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Neighbor built house way over no build line
Hello all,
I assume this is where this would go. We are currently building our home and since we have started, 3 other homes have started as well, which is wonderful and extremely excited to have the majority of our street complete- the lots range from 4 acres to 20 acres and have a small list of deed restrictions including a 100 ft set back from the property line on the topo map.
This all came to light about 3 weeks ago. We noticed the neighbors house placement was really close to the road- Mainly because all of our landscaping had been placed to give our lot privacy. we just figured it was because the way they angled their house and gave the appearance of being much closer. Come to find out the bank shut them down because they are 30 feet over the no build line. At that point things started making sense- they had just started putting framing up when it happened and we were growing more irritated with the placement of the house.
They now have to get everybody's signatures to file for a variance. Well they have been anything but tactful in their approach. They have been rude and extremely arrogant continuing to fund the build even after their funding had been cut and were suppose to cease construction until the variance had been approved. They have actually even been insulting other people's homes. Even before they started building The husband said "rules are meant to be broken" as well our deed restrictions specify 70% natural exterior in which he has said the deed restrictions have "expired and do not affect them". We are completely at a loss in how to handle this. Originally they wanted to change the set back for everybody, not just a one time variance. Everybody refused to sign.
It really impacts our views and how we planned our landscape to compliment the views. We are in the process of putting in a vineyard on a portion of our lot which now our sitting area in the vineyard looks at their garage doors- had it been set back where it was suppose to be we would have had a beautiful treeline view.
We really don't want to be "those neighbors" who don't sign off but we have now been told if we don't they will take us to court or take the variance to court to get a judges ruling to approve the variance. In my opinion the builder should be held responsible, as well as them because they told them where to place the house but because their builder is a family friend they do not want to hurt their relationship with him. I feel like we are really being put in a very uncomfortable situation. Many of the neighbors are on the same page as us but wanted to see if any of you had any good suggestions or have been through something like this before.
One of our thoughts were- we would agree to sign if they put in some land scaping- pines and bushes that would give us our view back, but at the end of the day- it still wouldn't be the view we paid for, and we all worry that if we give in to this- then they will think they can push us all over and not follow any of the rules.
Sorry to rant and vent just looking for some help in how to handle this situation with out making a huge stink.
Don't sign. Why should you? You and others followed the setback requirement it seems. Why shouldn't your errant neighbor?
If he takes the lack of a variance to court it will be him vs. the city or county who have jurisdiction.
Good luck with your project.
Just bizarre that something like this can happen. When I built my foundation, the city building inspector required a form board survey before green tagging the foundation before the concrete was poured.
They don't check something that critical in your jurisdiction?
If they don't get a variance, I believe they'll have to demolish the structure...
I wouldn't sign. With any luck, they'll take a loss and move away.
If their threats of taking you to court are making you consider signing, I'd talk to a lawyer before I acted on that worry. I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think they can sue you for failing to agree to this.
I would also call the local building authority and make sure they are aware that building is continuing, I believe the builder ought to get in trouble for that-- the builder needs to follow local codes, that's what he agreed to do when he pulled the permit- he doesn't just do whatever he is paid to do.
They now have to get everybody's signatures to file for a variance. Well they have been anything but tactful in their approach. They have been rude and extremely arrogant continuing to fund the build even after their funding had been cut and were suppose to cease construction until the variance had been approved.
... they are way over the line legally and socially with their attitude.
I wouldn't sign, and I would encourage the neighbors to not sign - they are wrecking your planned view, that depended on them respecting the setbacks.
They are continuing to build, and then will say "But the house is almost finished" when they apply for a variance. Go take pictures: mdocument the "we're special" attitude - they know they need to weait for the variance, and it's going to really annoy the zoning p[eople that they are continuing to make a violation worse.
Considering the acreage and the vineyard that you paid for, this is a really big deal. It's not like you are upset over one or two feet and a podunk view being blocked. They are waaaaay out of line literally and figuratively. Also, think about the future and the problems that can arise. I would not sign. Surely they won't take this to court. They would lose!
The sooner you speak up the better. Otherwise they will face more demolition. What a shame that you are going through this. They sound very lousy!!!
Why am I reminded of In Broad Daylight?
Refuse to sign. If the neighbor files suit against you for refusing to sign their request for a variance, the suit will get thrown out of court. There is no jurisdiction anywhere that recognizes a cause of action against someone for refusing to agree to give you something that you have no legal right to in the first place! Don't give in to this bully!
Don't sign. And contact the local codes office to be sure that they are aware that work is continuing on the project. They should have issued a "stop work" order and all work on the site should cease. That's a MUCH bigger deal than losing funding from the bank for the violation. They can be fined and forced to comply and you will have nothing to do with any of it.
The bigger question is how they have been receiving inspections and approval for the work so far. They shouldn't have even received a building permit if the home didn't comply with setback requirements! I'd get together with the other property owners and find out how they managed to skirt the requirement from the beginning. If their home is violating local zoning requirements, and no variance was issued, something somewhere is rotten. Perhaps an investigative journalist might be interested in who received a payoff for that to happen.
I would not sign that. We have a similar story with our neighbor and I didn't handle it properly - I gave in and just ignored it. I now wish I hadn't.
They started to build without even getting a survey, re-grading their lot over onto us by almost 10'. We hadn't started building yet so they just took advantage of the extra space with no lot line designated there. Thankfully I noticed it during one of my visits to our property and spoke up to both them and the developer, but even then they did nothing. I had to go out there myself, run a string down the property line, and basically demand that they stop grading my lot as their own. I hated it too because I looked like the bad guy, when I was just trying to make sure everyone was staying within their own boundaries!
Their enormous detached garage is still too close to our line and not set back the 10' required, and as a result we will stare at that monstrosity until I can get trees growing tall enough to hide it. And even then, I'll have to use part of my back yard space to grow those trees.
If I had it to do over, I would have gotten involved sooner and made sure things were done properly. It still irks me to this day.
DON'T SIGN! You've received good advice. If they also plan on violating the deed restrictions, you know these people are going to be awful neighbors. AWFUL. If you're thinking about signing to not antagonize them any further since you will have to live next to them, I think you'd be making a big mistake. Whatever their apparent demeanor, they are bullies who will run over you time and time again.
Don't give in, and band together with the neighbors. You should all sign a petition and take it to the appropriate authorities, imo.
If this is a deed restriction rather than a zoning setback, it is possible that it would be up to the neighbors, HOA and/or developer to enforce the no-build area. I suspect that the potential legal action is what raised alarm bells with their bank. You might benefit from a quick consultation with a lawyer.
If the developer allows this despite the deed restrictions, you and any other neighbor could have a case against the developer. I would talk to a lawyer and let the developer know that you were assured by the presence of the deed restrictions that your neighbors' houses would all be set back, or you wouldn't have built there. You have a legal grievance, imo.
Another vote not to sign. They can't sue you, but you could sue them... not that you want to, but they are taking away your view/privacy that you paid for. They are lowering your property value.
If they are still working, I would pick up the phone at 7am Monday morning and not stop calling/talking until someone from the County/City stops them.
If you're in an HOA community, the Board should have their attorney send a Cease and Desist letter. It can be hand delivered instead of mailed. Anything to stop construction.
Thank you so much for everybody's input!!! The neighbors are now saying that they can't move their house because they won't have room for their septic... Even though the lot was designed for a house with the set back and still fit the septic! I am growing more and more impatient with this whole thing... Thankfully it's not holding us up with construction.
I think we have both agreed to not sign as well many of the neighbors have stated they are not signing. Our development is not an HOA, which is why we like it because the deed restrictions are strict with out the cost of HOA. The developer has already agreed to sign off which upsets everybody.
Also we were told the township has a set back which is what they followed- basically it's from the center of the road vers the lot line which is what our lots require. We have no idea how she found the township set back because on our topo maps it only shows the development set back from the property line.
This is the kicker- she's a real estate agent and slipped the form in on a new owner at their closing because she knew the woman doing the closing. The new neighbors were blindsided and felt forced into signing it during the construction loan closing.
These people just seem to be a complete nightmare and I am sure it will only get worse!!!
Zone4newby - that is correct. Every neighbor has to sign for the variance to be approved. That is where they are now saying if everybody doesn't sign off on it they will take it to court and have a judge grant the variance because of "due cause"
Actually here is a part of the email they sent to our neighborhood email chain "If you all decide not to grant us this exception, we could do one of the following. We could go to court and ask the judge to grant the exception. Our attorney says that with due cause, which we have, the court would probably grant it." But there was not another thing as an option in their email other than this!
See what I mean by such a tactful approach!
I apologize that If what i wrote implied they would take us to court to make us sign. I don't always proof read as much as I should!
dekeoboe- currently since there is no HOA- it's the deed restrictions that enforce the rules. But up until this time there have been no issues with the neighborhood but it really is all the neighbors that would keep the rules going. Everybody is extremely laid back and followed all the rules until these folks came in- just upsetting that one house can cause all this fuss!
Also, if anything does go to court' can I get in trouble for posting this stuff on the Internet? Sorry to be worried about it but we are usually private people and never get involved in legal issues and don't know the "rules" to all of this!
What is the "due cause" to which they are referring? Do they figure that since they have started building, they have cause to continue building, even if they never should have started to begin with?
I agree with the others. Everyone is laid back - that's wonderful. As it should be. But you need to stop this from happening, otherwise these people will just keep going, without any regard for anyone else.
If they take it to court, then they will have to pay that cost - which they might not care. They should also stop construction between now and then. If you/your neighbors want to fight it, you'll need to get together and hire an attorney. I would actually do that now - you/the neighbors need to send something in writing to them and their contractor so that they take you seriously. C&D for starters. Otherwise, they'll be getting ready to go to court and you all will be behind a bit.
The "County" is not going to enforce deed restrictions. The one who sold the property with the restrictions could sue for compliance and perhaps you could do so.
And who would grant the "variance" in this case?
Unless there is an ordinance prohibiting what these people are doing, the County has no standing in the case and would not be involved in a "variance".
Interesting discussion at the link posted.
Here is a link that might be useful: Deed restrictions
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I think I'd also (while staying off their lot) document every day they build, past when they became aware that they needed a variance to continue, write down a summary of every conversation I have with them about it, print out all emails, etc...
Documentation is your friend.
So are lawyers. I'd be calling one first thing Monday (unless you know someone you can call today).
The due cause is actually hardship - they will try to convince a judge that because of the financial investment to this point (whatever point that will be when/if it actually goes to court) it would be a financial hardship to force them to move the build. They will probably also try to have that hardship filter to subs who may not be fully compensated for their work to that point - convincing a judge that they would not be able to pay them. Judges don't like to cause people financial hardship when a variance is an option - we've seen that happen in our area over and over. People are way too willing to ignore the rules and cop the attitude that it's easier to ask forgiveness after the fact than permission beforehand and it often works. There is a growing attitude now-a-days that rules are meant for everyone else and we are the exception - a sad reality of modern times.
The longer they continue working, the farther along they get on the project, the less likely you are to see the project halted permanently and it becomes very likely that your neighbors will get what they wanted all along. I would get the other community neighbors together as fast as possible and use whatever means available to stop work.
It also sounds like they are trying to set themselves up to use the septic as the reason for the variance. That they needed to put the house where it is for the septic system, which becomes a health and safety issue and would likely get approved pretty quickly, especially if no one goes to court to point out how ridiculous this argument is.
I agree, you all need to hire a lawyer!
The neighbors are now saying that they can't move their house because they won't have room for their septic... Even though the lot was designed for a house with the set back and still fit the septic!
That is only partially true. A house with a septic may fit, but not their house. However, since this is a neighborhood of custom homes, a house should have been designed to fit on the lot.
The developer has already agreed to sign off which upsets everybody.
If the developer is the one who is in charge of enforcing the deed restrictions and granting variances, then you need to meet with the developer before he grants the variance. You might want to speak with a lawyer before meeting with the developer, but if the developer is within his rights to grant the variance, there might not be anything you can do about it.
Also we were told the township has a set back which is what they followed- basically it's from the center of the road vers the lot line which is what our lots require. We have no idea how she found the township set back because on our topo maps it only shows the development set back from the property line.
This is the kicker- she's a real estate agent and slipped the form in on a new owner at their closing because she knew the woman doing the closing. The new neighbors were blindsided and felt forced into signing it during the construction loan closing.
Town setbacks are easy to find, you just ask at the town offices. I imagine they did that so they would not need a variance from the town.
Can you explain what you meant by the second paragraph? I'm lost, who is the realtor and what form did she slip in?
See a lawyer who specializes in property law. See one as soon as you can possibly get an appointment tomorrow morning. Spend today getting your other neighbors on board to assist you. Yes, an attorney will cost you something - but if you can get a half-dozen or more neighbors to help split the cost, it won't be terribly expensive.
Here is my thinking:
Because your neighbor has been told that he has to get EVERYBODY to sign off in order to get the variance he wants, I am guessing that the language that originally created the deed restrictions says something to the effect that they are for the mutual benefit of all property owners within the development. If so, the deed restrictions are a covenant that runs with the land. Everyone buying property bears the BURDEN of the deed restrictions on their property but also ENJOYS the benefits of having the same deed restrictions apply to every other property. Each buyer basically agrees to be bound by the restrictions (thus giving up certain rights that he would otherwise have with his land) in order to gain the benefits of everybody else abiding by the same restrictions.
Under such conditions the developer, by himself, cannot waive the deed restrictions. Since your developer has said he will sign, you can bet that if the developer had the legal right (all by himself) to waive the deed restriction on the land, the developer would already have done so. The developer didn't... so that very very likely means that he couldn't.
A lawyer will need to check to see how your deed restrictions were created. If I'm right though, you or any one of your other neighbors or all of you together have standing (i.e., the legal right) to go to court and get a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to make the neighbor stop all work IMMEDIATELY. You would not even have to have him served with process first - so the first thing he would know about the matter would be when the TRO was delivered to him. A TRO is similar to a cease and desist letter but much stronger because it has the force of law behind it.
TRO's generally have a limited life span. They're only good until a full hearing can be held on the matter. So after the TRO is issued, then there would be additional court hearings to determine if a temporary injunction or a permanent injunction should be ordered. At those hearings your neighbor would be required to make his case that he should be allowed to continue. But I don't know of too many courts that would allow the neighbor to continue to build without first getting a variance from the county or zoning commission or whoever grants such things in your jurisdiction.
If your neighbor continues to build in defiance of a TRO or an injunction, he can actually be taken to jail.
Given that your new neighbor appears to be a bully, it would probably be best if a goodly number of neighbors joined in together in the request for the TRO. Otherwise the neighbor might try to bully the one person (possibly you) who takes the lead in forcing him to stop work. If a dozen neighbors go in together though and all of their names appear (in alphabetical order) on the request for the TRO, it is much much less likely that the neighbor will try to bully anyone.
A TRO would stop the neighbor from his strategy of deliberately INCREASING the supposed economic hardship he will face if forced to tear up the work he has already done. And the fact that he has already continued to work on the project in light of the fact that he KNOWS he is in violation of deed restrictions is a strong argument that the TRO should issue.
Good luck - and let us know how this all turns out.
BTW - I too am confused about who the "real estate agent" is and what her role was in this whole SNAFU. Are you saying that the new neighbors (the ones who are building) were victimized by an unscrupulous real estate agent who did not inform them of the deed restrictions on the property or convinced them that they could ignore the deed restrictions. If so, it is possible that your new neighbors aren't so much bullies as they are victims who are reacting badly to a situation where they see themselves possibly losing a huge investment because they were given bad information. It sounds as if they are continuing to make some bad choices but one would still feel a bit of pity for them.
I think you've gotten good advice with respect to whether or not to sign (I wouldn't). But, I interpreted your bit about the neighbor having a form "slipped in" to their construction loan documents as an egregious ethical violation.
I would tell the neighbor who felt forced to sign the variance request at her closing to report her - that is beyond ridiculous and I would complain to the bank, the title company, the real estate commission, pretty much anyone who might listen.
As far as deed restrictions, the way it works in Houston is that anyone can complain about a deed restriction violation, and the city of Houston will enforce them. It's usually not a situation where a private entity such as a developer is responsible for enforcement. You can (and should) complain to whomever is supposed to enforce your deed restrictions that they are continuing to build. If you don't know who should be enforcing them, check your city/county websites for information.
"This is the kicker- she's a real estate agent and slipped the form in on a new owner at their closing because she knew the woman doing the closing. The new neighbors were blindsided and felt forced into signing it during the construction loan closing."
I read this to mean that Mrs. bully neighbor is the realtor, and with a wink got a colleague in a closing company/law office/title company to include the waiver of the bully's violations in the closing package of an unsuspecting new purchaser in the neighborhood, and the new purchaser felt pressured to sign it. If this is the case, then my impression is these folks were planning this all along.
As all the others have said, get thee to a lawyer first thing Monday. Because the more work they do, the less likely a Court will want to tell them to undo it. And by them possibly getting neighbors to sign one at a time, I wonder if the deed restrictions don't require just a majority of the residents to waive the violations. And does the developer get votes for the lots he still owns and hasn't sold? All these questions a lawyer can help you with.
So everybody!!! I think things have turned a corner!! All of the neighbors got together and we all expressed our problems with the entire situation. We all took a vote- the zoning boated required us to either sign or do an anonymous vote and most of the neighbors voted no. The people building have finally realized that they can't win with the variance and more than likely spoke with their attorney who also told them it would be a long drawn out fight. (I spoke with an attorney on Monday who said we would have no problem fighting them and all the neighbors said they would all be willing to get the same attorney.)
But thankfully, they have decided to do the right thing and move their house!! Even though the things they did were shady they are doing the right thing. I realize I may not ever be great friends/ neighbors like with the rest of the neighbors but at least I will no longer have horrible feelings when I think of them or see them!
I think it was good that we all stood our ground and it seems like things are going to look up from here and I hope they follow the rest of the deed restrictions and we will all be golden!!!!
Thank you so much for everybody who gave advice and made me feel Better about our situation and our standing with it! :-)
Yeah, we had a fellow in our old neighborhood who was developing property. The neighbors didn't like what he was doing and went to zoning so he couldn't build as many houses as he wanted. He refused to sell any of his new homes to anyone unless they signed an agreement saying they would not fight anything he wanted to do in the future.
Real sleaze.


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Translate this page PETA demands Sea World release orcas, cites 13th amendment banning slaveryMonday, February 6th, 2012 Issue 06, Volume 16.
PETA filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld last October, demanding that five orcas be released immediately on grounds that the 13th Amendment banning slavery should apply to animals. "All five of these orcas were violently seized from the ocean and taken from their families as babies," said PETA President Ingrid Newkirk upon filing the suit. "They are denied freedom and everything else that is natural and important to them while kept in small concrete tanks and reduced to performing stupid tricks. The 13th Amendment prohibits slavery, and these orcas are, by definition, slaves." SeaWorld executives have called the suit a "baseless" publicity stunt offensive to those the amendment was written to protect. 25 comments
Can you say LOONIE?
Since they were taken from their mothers as babies, I think it would be an unkindness to return them to the wild now. They have lived in captivity all their lives and it would be a horrendous adjustment. But the practice of taking wild orcas, or any other wild animal, into captivity, by a zoo or private citizen, should definitely be questioned.
Well, while the phrase "violently seized as babies" makes me cringe at just the thought, we have been to SeaWorld numerous times over the past 20 years and as far as anyone can tell, these orcas are very well taken care of. It's not like they were taken into captivity to have barbaric explorations done on them. They are fed well, loved, treated humane and so they perform tricks so what, the same could be said for my dogs I guess. They were taken to be pets in my home, they are fed well, loved, treated humane(dare I say spoiled?)and they perform tricks. Does this make them enslaved since they can't roam needlessly looking for food and shelter? There are pros and cons to every side of every story. I definitely think PETA has a place and a purpose, but this one needs to be left alone!
I have to agree with Seaworld on this one. If PETA claims the 13th amendment...slavery, that would apply to just about any animal that cannot roam free. If I let my dog run free, as PETA would have me do (according to this article), he would be eaten my coyotes. What about farm anilams, pets, race horses, etc. etc. PETA's attempt to take this to court is a frivolous law suit and prevents me from even considering donating to them. But, I guess if they have this kind of money to throw away, they don't need any donations anyway.
OLD NEWS. That lawsuit was filed months ago and govered by the "drive by media".
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair... must try this on their bed. DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night. DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was... Hmmm. Not working according to plan ... DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth. DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue. (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...
I understand your point, but, for those whales to be trapped in that tank for the rest of their lives is the equal to us living out our days in a bathtub.
Makes me wonder, why now?
Really? come on i thought this was a joke. Sea world should be able to counter sue them for any cost assoicated with this stupid lawsuit. They should also be able to get damages, then maybe next time PETA wouldnt waste everybodys time with stupid lawsuits. They are Animals and last time i looked we are at the top of the food chain so we make the rules.
Julie-I like your thinking. I wonder if any of peta's members owns a dog. It might do them some good.
PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals), has once again pushed the envelope on the use of logical arguments. Did they actually see each one of these orcas taken violently? Or could some of them be orphaned and rescued at a young age from the predators of the sea and certain death? How does ingrid know our forefathers included animals in slavery? How does ingrid know that Sea World is not important to them? Or does she talk to the animals? Thank-you peta for yet another reason to find your group on the fringe of reality.
If this was worthy of the Village News print version it would have given me an opportunity to interview science fiction/alternative history/libertarian fantasy writer L. Neil Smith. In the libertarian alternate universe of L. Neil Smith's Probability Broach series the trigger for rights is sapience and cetacians have the same rights as humans and simians. L. Neil Smith addressed the dilemma between the property rights of slaveowners and the rights of men to be free by solving the slavery problem with a historical law banning slavery for all people born after the end of the following year, so slavery in the alternate universe was abolished by law rather than by constitutional amendment. It would have been interesting to speak with L. Neil Smith about this one.
I'll bet a dollar to a donut that 99.9% of these nutcase PETA folks have no problem with late term abortions on human babies. The world has gone sideways and completely wacky.
I wonder if PETA would like to tell us how many seals and sea lions are alive today because five dangerous Orcas are out of circulation. Comment Continued : The comment above was written from the same location.
AND it brings a whole new meaning to the term "Plaintiff Whale".
Thank you, 'Your cat', #6. LMAO. That brought great joy to yet another dreadful act of reality (this article and PETA in general). 'To Julie', #7, whales and other ANIMALS are NOT our "equal". The whales have no concept as to whether they are living in a "bathtub". But, in reality, it would be more like us living in a space the size of an average backyard swimming pool (if we are to keep the aquatic theme going). But, then again, many people live in studio apartments, or rent single bedrooms, which would equate to that comparison, and seem to do just fine. and 'IWonder', #13, what you note in your comment is probably true with almost all of them; but then again I personally know a man who is a PETA and ACLU card carrier and is pro-abortion who also has a LOVE of guns and believes in the true definition of the 2nd Amendment (kind of a scary combo in itself when you think about it). This world, but our own country in particular, gets turned upside down more and more every day! God help us...
People in studio apartments can open their fron door and leave. And because something is not our "equal" should it be allowed to suffer? According to research the stress of confinement of whales often results in behavioral abnormalities, illness, lowered disease resistance and premature death. This should be no surprise; when you take a highly social, free ranging, and self aware animal and place them in the isolation and confinement of captivity, it is bound to work against the best welfare of the individual in question. Imagine for a moment, if someone were to come into your home in the middle of the night, kidnap you, then force you to live on a 6 foot leash in a 4 foot tall room for the rest of your life while you were forced to beg for food and perform for an audience while having loud speakers and strobe lights blaring at you non-stop. That is what it is like for the hundreds of whales and dolphins in marine parks around the country. How can we call ourselves a civilized society if we support such barbaric practices? It is time that we regained our own humanity and start treating our fellow creatures humanely.
I can't wait to see that courtroom when the whales are called to the stand to testify.
PETA is an annoying bunch, now trying to put SeaWorld out of business. To clear the air, I've done some crack research on them! FUN FACTS ABOUT PETA * PETA is an acronym that stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, but, when wrapped around sliced roasted lamb, they're called GYRO, but I don't know what that stands for. * They think that animals, things that care not for Christian values and claw and bite with no sense of morality, should be treated "ethically". That's because they're hippies. * They think people should be vegetarians, even though plenty of animals eat nothing but meat. Atkins dieters, every one of them. * PETA has had links with the eco-terrorist group ELF, know for having the silliest name of all terrorist groups. * Many members of PETA like animals more than people, but, ironically, it's a scientifically proven fact that most animals dislike hippies. By the way, when visiting Seaworld, be sure to stop by the restaurant for the "slow learner sandwich" special. mmmmm yum yum.
God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. ~Jacques Deval
Haha, Judge Miller said he will consider the request by Sea World to dismiss this absurd and frivilous lawsuit, but gave no timeline for his decision. Now...Over to the BBC "Five killer whales have been named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit which argues they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans. Jeffrey Kerr, the lawyer representing the five whales, said: For the first time in our nations history, a federal court heard arguments as to whether living, breathing, feeling beings have rights and can be enslaved simply because they happen to not have been born human. By any definition these orcas have been enslaved here. No mention as to whether Judge Miller took frequent breaks to go back in his chambers and laugh his head off.
I don't hold animals superior or even equal to humans. The whole case for behaving decently to animals rests on the fact that we are the superior species. We are the species uniquely capable of imagination, rationality, and moral choice - and that is precisely why we are under an obligation to recognize and respect the rights of animals.
These PETA wackos have been watching too many FREE WILLEY movies while sniffing glue theres deffenetly something wrong with their brains as in being pea sized
Hey Psychopathic Evil Thugs for Animals... Looking forward to being sued by the very same quintet of Shamus you dragged into this crazy stupid frivolous lawsuit against their will for being dragged into a crazy stupid frivolous lawsuit against their will!
These PETA jerks have been watching too many movies with animatronic talking animals in them their crazy and idiotic and keep our courts tied up in such nonsense PETA HOOKED ON STUPIDITY
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My dad had bursitis in his shoulders and I know how much that hurt him, so I can only imagine what this condition must be like. Ouch!
My husband also has a touch of bursitis in his shoulder and says ice really helps it. Fortunately, he can take pain relievers like Naprox, so that helps reduce the inflammation. I would hope people with this condition could also take NSAIDs to relieve pain.
The article says the condition is not serious. Hmm. I have to wonder if someone who has it would say it isn't serious. It might not lead to other conditions, but anything that hurts where you sit is serious, in my opinion.


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Blogger Spotlight: Lindsay Nixon from Happy Herbivore
by Lauren Miyashiro in Blogger Spotlight, October 5, 2012Why did you and your husband choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle?
Initially I was motivated by the plight of farm animals and the amazing health benefits associated with a plant-based diet. My husband, on the other hand, was more drawn to it from an environmental aspect and we've since rubbed off on each other. Now we're both motivated by our health, the animals and the environment. Eating a plant-based (vegan) diet has truly changed our lives.
Is it difficult to cook without using oils and butter? Which ingredients do you use as substitutes?
It's very easy. Instead of oil I saute in vegetable broth or water and I bake or broil instead of frying. With baked goods I replace butter and oil with applesauce or pumpkin most of the time, but have also used shredded zucchini and beans (Yes! Beans! It's amazing how well they work). I find cooking this way also allows for a greater depth of subtle flavors. Oils and butters tend to coat the tongue, so it's a little like tasting food with a glove on. Once you take them away, the components in the dish really shine.
How do you resist temptation for junk food?
Part of my motivation for eating a plant-based (vegan) diet is focused around my health. I know what animal products how bad they leave me feeling. I also had a serious health scare in my early 20's before I was plant-based and I like to keep that in focus. "Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels," I always say. It also helps to know that I can make a healthier, vegan version of a junk food (i.e. cinnamon bun or meatball sub) at home that'll taste just as good but without any downside.
Aside from eating well, how do you stay in shape?
I've found that as long as I eat a low-fat (no oil) whole foods, plant-based diet, I can maintain my weight (and a slender figure) even during periods of total inactivity. Prior to eating a plant-based (vegan) diet I was a bit of a couch potato. Walking around the mall was tiring. Changing my diet, however, improved my energy and health in life-altering ways. 10 months after adopting a vegan diet, I ran a marathon. I've also become an avid snowboarder and hiker. I guess you could say I keep a fairly active lifestyle now. Anytime I'm sweating from physical exertion, I stop to marvel at how much I've changed!
What is your go-to weeknight meal?
When I'm not in the mood to cook, I make either bean burgers (just 6-ingredients!), tofu scramble (adding in whatever veggies and beans I have on hand) or cooked greens (i.e. kale) with a cooked grain (i.e. brown rice), beans (i.e. black beans) and a flavorful sauce such as homemade mushroom gravy or a fun salsa (i.e. pineapple salsa).
Do you have any tips for people looking to start a vegan diet on a budget?
Staples like beans and lentils, whole grains, seasonal fruits and vegetables are a bargain. For your health and wallet, try to stick to those ingredients rather than splurging on the expensive (and not-so-healthy) vegan substitutes like fake meats, fake cheeses and other gourmet or specialty ingredients. Those items can be helpful during transition, but they're not health foods (or cheap). Also remember that meals don't have to be complicated. A bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables with brown rice and a splash of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce is a fast and delicious meal. I also like to make pepper fajitas: bag of frozen peppers, a fajita seasoning packet and tortillas. Of course you can totally have fancy and gourmet fare as a vegan, but if you're trying to cut cost, go back to the basics. Also try to buy in bulk (i.e. from the bulk bin), buy local and buy seasonal. Frozen items also tend to be a bargain. At my supermarket you can get 10 bags of veggies for $10!
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Thank you for posting this. Please please PLEASE share more vegan posts and consider producing a vegan show!
There are a lot of vegetarian/vegan foodies who would gladly watch a show geared towards them on Food Network — right now there's not much for us here! Anyone who wants to improve their health could benefit, too. -
I love Lindsay's recipes and have both of her cookbooks. I am a visual learner when it comes to learning new cooking techniques, so it would be great to see her on the Food Network!
Lindsay is such a sweetheart with all her fans! She takes the time to answer all our food question on fb. I love her food and have all her cookbooks. We need to have a good vegan show with Lindsay Nixon as the star.
Lindsay has been a lifesaver for me…going plant based and fat free was daunting until I found Happy Herbivore. Thanks primarily to this program, I can use my hands and walk without a cane again (no more arthritis or diabetes) and my cholesterol has dropped 60 points!
I would LOVE to have a vegan cooking show on television! It's a seriously untapped market that needs addressed. Lindsay could be the Rachel ray of vegan cooking!
Thank you for featuring Lindsay! I've been plant strong for just over two months now, and I have both of her cookbooks. The recipes are creative, fun to prepare and yummy! I add to the vote of featuring Lindsay again, as well as having an all vegan show!! There are thousands and thousands of us out there and we're growing! We love Lindsay!!
A healthy eating cooking show that primarily featured vegan recipes would be a wonderful addition to the food network. You would be the first channel to spread the message of health through food. You could even have nutrition experts on. Has this not been done yet because of the control exerted by the beef and dairy industry?
this country has a serious health/weight problem and needs to have access to this information. Please allow Lindsay to tout the health benefits of a plant based diet and demonstrate how easy it can be. The world needs Happy Herbivore!!!
I lLOVE Lindsay and her fabulous cookbooks! I have never felt better after going Whole Food Plant Based Eating and Lindsay's recipes make it so easy for me. I only wish the whole world could know how great they could feel by eating a healthy Vegan diet!
We love Lindsay and her cookbooks in our household. Thank you for featuring her and we support the idea of her being on the FN with a vegan cooking show! We would watch every episode!


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Riyadh - Saudis will be able to buy handguns and other personal firearms openly for the first time after the interior ministry said on Saturday it will licence privately owned gun shops.
Anyone over 25 with no criminal record could apply to open a gun store, the ministry said, according to the official SPA news agency.
An official said the move is aimed in part at reining in the widespread illegal ownership of handguns and assault weapons.
Hunting and sport shooting weapons are currently sold in specialty stores, and all weapons are supposed to be licensed.
But a large number of personal guns, including assault rifles, are owned and traded without permits, according to a person familiar with the business.
There are no statistics on how many guns exist in private hands in the kingdom.
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More than 10,300 students are expected to walk across a stage at California State University, Northridge next week to celebrate their graduation from the university before thousands of friends and family members.
Each student has a personal story of hard work, perseverance and success. Below are samples of some of those truly unique stories:
Jayme Alilaw, M.M. in Vocal Music
Jayme Alilaw, 28, of Northridge, has been driven by her passion and love for music to overcome many obstacles. She enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves at 18, married at 19, gave birth to a daughter and was deployed. But the vocal performance major never gave up her dream.
"I do not lament any of these life events because they have led me to this point," Alilaw said. "Though music, education and military seem to be in direct opposition, they have collaborated brilliantly in order to equip me for what I am to pursue: a career as an opera diva."
She will be the first in her family to obtain a master's degree. She has achieved a 3.93 GPA and has been selected as a recipient of the Association of Retired Faculty Memorial Award scholarships.
Her passion is educating audiences about African-American art song composers. She is considered an "outstanding talent" as an opera singer, garnering recognition in leading roles with CSUN's Opera Theater, OperaWorks and most recently in a world premiere production at UCLA. As an opera singer, she performs roles from both the soprano and mezzo-soprano repertoires. A 2008 Los Angeles District Winner in the Metropolitan Opera national auditions, she was a finalist in the Palm Springs Opera Guild competition and winner of the Performing Arts Award from the Fine Arts Club of Pasadena. She was inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda Musical Honor Fraternity in 2007.
Driven by her deep passion for traditional "Negro" spirituals, Alilaw organized a concert collaboration of vocalists and instrumentalists called "An Afternoon of Spirituals" at the California African American Museum. She was invited to present her research on African-American art song and perform at the National Council of Black Studies Annual Conference in March and her writings on the topic have been published in Operagasm magazine. Alilaw was also the second place award recipient at the CSUN Annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium. She is currently working on a project titled "Black Voice: African American Art Song Composers in Recital."
She will receive her master's degree during the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, on the Oviatt Library Lawn.
Cindy Fierros, M.A. in Psychology
Cindy Fierros, 27, of Whittier, will be heading to the University of Utah in the fall to begin work on her doctorate in education. She is confident that the extensive opportunities she had to conduct research at Cal State Northridge have given her the skills she needs to attain her ultimate goal, a faculty position at a university. She wants to teach and research ways to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Latino students.
One of six children and the first in her family to go to college and to attain a graduate degree, Fierros, the daughter of immigrants, understands the value of an education.
"I really want to focus on ways to empower Latino and Latina students and make them aware of the opportunities that exist for them to get an education," she said.
Fierros was working on her bachelor's degree in math at UC Irvine and working with children with autism when she realized that psychology and teaching were what she wanted to do. "I majored in math because I had been good at math in high school," she said. "But then I discovered psychology."
Recognizing that she needed to bolster her research skills if she was going to get into a good doctoral program, Fierros searched online for a master's program that would suit her needs. Cal State Northridge came up at the top of the list.
"I had no intention of attending CSUN because I didn't want to live in the Valley," she said. "But when the website came up and I saw who the professors were and the opportunities the psychology program presented for doing research, I knew it was where I belonged."
Enrolling in 2008, Fierros hit the ground running. She assisted psychology professor Michele Wittig with research on ethnic identity among adolescents. She helped psychology professor Gabriela Chavira with a study that examines the influence of family, peers, schools and neighborhoods on the academic achievement and behaviors of Latino youth. She also examined the challenges and resources undocumented students face in the K-16 educational system.
"While the numbers of Latino and other minority students going on to college are increasing, they are still small," Fierros said. "The success of a whole community depends on people getting an education. Young people need to know what the opportunities are and that
they have a right to them, and they need to be aware of the resources they possess to help them succeed. For me, this is a very personal issue."
Fierros will receive her master's degree during the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences' commencement ceremony at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, on the Oviatt Library lawn.
Olga Kramarova, B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Russian
Juggling three jobs while going to school full time to study psychology and Russian "is not that hard, if you love what you're doing," according to Olga Kramarova, 21, of Tarzana. In addition to working in the Human Factors Lab in the Department of Psychology, Kramarova also tutors her fellow students in statistics, teaches dance and performs regularly as a member of her own dance company.
"I love what I am studying, human factors, and I love dance, so none of this seems hard," she said. Given her admitted drive to do the best she can, Kramarova, who has a 4.0 grade point average, said she wouldn't expect anything less of herself. "Though my mom kind of thinks I'm crazy."
Kramarova was born in the Ukraine, and moved to the United States, specifically the San Fernando Valley, when she was two. She left Taft High School in Woodland Hills for independent study and enrolled at Valley College with an eye on a career working with people. She stumbled onto the field of human factors psychology, the study of how people interact with technology.
"I wanted to work in human resources and thought that was what human factors was. I heard CSUN has one of the best human factors programs in the country, so I transferred here after finishing my general ed requirements at Valley College," she said.
Arriving on campus two years ago and looking for an elective, Kramarova mistakenly enrolled in psychology professor Robert Youmans' graduate human factors class.
"He pushed me beyond my limits. I was thinking and writing in ways I never knew I could," she said. "And while human factors didn't turn out into what I expected it to be, I knew it was what I wanted to do."
Kramarova has been accepted into the human factor graduate program at Cal State Northridge and will begin work on her master's degree in the fall.
She will receive her bachelor's degree during the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences' commencement ceremony at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, on the Oviatt Library lawn.
Daphna Ozery, M. A. in Educational Psychology
The journey to her master's degree has not been an easy one for Daphna Ozery, 48, of West Hills. But it's one she would do again in a heartbeat.
Ozery and her husband, Moshe, moved to the United States from Israel in 2001 with their four children, who were then between the ages and 2 and 12. The Ozerys struggled the first couple of years as they helped their children adapt to a new culture, new schools and a new language. The children spoke Hebrew, not English.
"There were a lot of nights where we all cried because it was so frustrating and my
kids were having such a hard time in school because they didn't speak English," Daphna Ozery said. "But the next morning, I would drop them off at school and I would literally see them straighten their backs and shake their heads, and they were ready to face the day. These kids inspired me."
With the support of her husband and her children, Ozery decided to follow a long-held dream of getting a college education. She had taken some classes at Hebrew University in Israel, but dropped out to become a stay-at-home mom when her children were born.
"My husband knew I wanted to go college and he urged me to go back to school when we came here," Ozery said. "We knew it was going to be hard, but he said we'd figure out a way. So I called CSUN to see what I needed to do."
She enrolled at Northridge in 2003 to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology. In addition to her studies, she held down two jobs—technical writer and manager of a house for adults with autism—and juggled the demands of family life.
"There were a lot of late nights when my kids and I would all be sitting down at the table doing our homework. I'd be up until one in the morning studying and then have to get up early in the morning to get them ready for school," she said. "I think I've been a good role model for my kids, showing them that you don't stop going for your dreams, even when it's really difficult."
Ozery has devoted the past two years on research for her master's degree, often using her children and their classmates as subjects to test hypotheses. Interested in why people do what they do, she created her own research instrument to measure the development of altruism in adolescence.
Ozery has a daughter at UC Davis and another slated to start her studies at Cal State Northridge this fall. As for herself, she is going on for her Ph.D. in human development.
"CSUN really opened the door for me and really fostered my love of learning," said Ozery, pointing specifically to psychology professor Howard Lee and educational psychology professor Adele Gottfried as inspirations. "I hope to some day come back here with my Ph.D. and teach."
Ozery will be receiving her master's degree during the Michael D. Eisner College of Education's commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, on the Oviatt Library lawn.
Elmer Solis, Interdisciplinary Master's in Gerontology and Kinesiology
Elmer Solis, 26, of Northridge, admits he is an "old soul."While a student at Burroughs High School in Burbank during the late 1990s, most of his friends were adults, long out of school and confidently handling their responsibilities. During the four years he was in the Marines, which included a tour in Iraq in 2004, his serious, no-nonsense approach to his job earned him several awards and a quick rise through the ranks to sergeant.
"I think I understand what it means to be older. I always have. So, it was natural for me to pursue studies in gerontology. And now, coping with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), chronic back pain and other problems, I think I understand the aches and pains of an older generation a little more," he said with a laugh.
Solis would like to open a center that specializes in serving adults as they age,
offering exercise programs designed to compensate for the physical limitations that come with getting older as well as access to chiropractic and physical therapy specialists.
"Getting older doesn't mean you can't be active and stay in shape, you just have to do it safely," he said.
Solis, who was born in Guatemala, wasn't quite sure what he wanted to do when he left the Marines in 2005. He spent about a year exploring his options before enrolling at Valley College. A chance hiking class sparked an interest in kinesiology, the scientific study of human movement.
With a goal in mind, Solis set out to finish his college education as quickly as possible, taking as many units and classes as humanly possible. He finished his associate's degree in less than a year and transferred to CSUN in 2007. He earned his bachelor's in kinesiology last year.
Despite his heavy class load and a job with CSUN's Veterans Administration office, Solis found time to volunteer with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and with the non-profit Partners in Care Foundation, helping the organization create veteran rehabilitation programs, as well as to serve on the Board of Directors of CSUN's University Student Union.
Recognizing the need for student veterans like himself to network and share their unique experiences, he founded Cal State Northridge's Student Veteran Organization last year. The group is now about 60 members strong, a size he says is large enough to keep it going long after he graduates. "I wanted to make sure it would be there for veterans five, six, ten years from now," he said. "Most of us are veterans from the current wars, but we're expanding, reaching out to our fellow veterans from Vietnam and other wars who are here on campus."
Solis admits that a review of all he has accomplished in so short a time can be breathtaking. "When I set my mind to something, I don't let anything distract me from what needs to be done," he said. "It worked in the Marines, and it works in the civilian sector as well."
Solis will be receiving his master's degree during the College of Health and Human Development's commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, on the Oviatt Library lawn.
Yolie Vasquez, B.A., in Psychology
Yolie Vasquez, 23, of Oxnard, knew while she was in high school that she would one day attend Cal State Northridge. After all, it was where her sister, Sandy, went to college, and she raved about her experience. The only problem was, Yolie Vasquez didn't know what she was going to study and admits she wasn't quite prepared.
She began her time at Cal State Northridge in 2004, in remedial math and English classes. "I felt really bad. So, I made a goal: I told myself that I was going to reach for the top and get good grades," Vasquez said.
With that in mind, Vasquez set out to take advantage of all that Cal State Northridge had to offer, including serving as a resident advisor, director of personnel for the student government, Associated Students, Inc., a student teacher assistant for the A.S. Children's
Center, and a student representative on various university bodies, including the University Corporation.
In 2006, she chose psychology as her major. Hoping to some day get a doctorate in clinical psychology, Vasquez immersed herself in research. In 2008, she applied for and was selected as one of five scholars for the National Institute of Mental Health's Career Opportunities in Research program at CSUN. She assisted psychology professor Gabriela Chavira on several research projects and presented at numerous professional conferences and recently submitted a manuscript for publication. She spent last summer assisting a UCLA professor in clinical psychology.
A research internship with the Family Stress Center in North Hills ignited her passion to study child abuse and neglect as well as the impact that exposure to intimate partner violence has on a children's development, particularly in those families where the mother remains in the abusive relationship.
The psychology department recently honored Vasquez with its Richard Coleman Award, given to those undergraduate students who have demonstrated high scholarship and an exceptional record of service to the department, university and/or community. She also received the Western Psychology Association's Robert L. Solso Research Award for Outstanding Research. Next week during the university's Honors Convocation, she will receive one of the university's highest academic honors, the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.
She also was selected as a CSU Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar for 2009-2010. That means the California State University will fund a unique opportunity for her to spend the summer doing pre-doctoral work alongside researchers from San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego, on a 20-year study that focuses on the impact that child abuse and neglect has on children. The subject's one she is passionate about: Vasquez has already contacted the project's director, San Diego State psychology professor Alan Litrownik, and extended her time on the project to a full year.
"This is a subject I really care about," Vasquez said. "I'm one of seven children and grew up in a very loving, supportive family. Though my parents were immigrants and didn't have college educations, they stressed to their children the importance of obtaining an education and following your dreams."
Vasquez looked back with pride at all she has done during her tenure at CSUN, noting that she has come a long way from starting off in remedial courses to now graduating as an outstanding senior.
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NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana's SiMon Franklin scored 13 of her career-high 18 points in the second half Tuesday in a 61-50 women's basketball victory against Spring Hill at XU's new Convocation Center.
The Gold Nuggets (2-0), ranked 11th in NAIA Division I, have a 12-game home winning streak, including both their games this season.
Franklin, a senior guard, had four assists, four steals and a blocked shot in 27 minutes. Xavier led 27-23 at halftime, but five consecutive Franklin points gave the Nuggets a 42-30 lead with 13:52 remaining. Angelica Alexander's basket with 2:45 remaining gave Xavier its biggest lead, 61-43.
Danielle Tucker scored 11 points, nine in the first half, and Whitney Gaston-Loyd had eight for Xavier. Paige Gauthier led the Nuggets with career-highs of eight rebounds and six steals.
Jamesha Watkins scored 12 points for Spring Hill (1-4), which dropped its fourth in a row. Thirteen Badgers scored, but no one else had more than seven. April Bradford grabbed nine rebounds.
Gaston-Loyd's basket at 14:53 of the first half put Xavier ahead to stay at 8-6.
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Cherating is a beachside backwater located between Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Known for its surf and turtles, but not for a great selection of accommodation, Cherating will appeal to those looking for a very no-frills beach break.
The village sits between the mangrove-lined waters of the Cherating River and the South China Sea and tends, at least in low season, to be more of a drawcard for vacationing Malaysians rather than foreign tourists. The beach is pleasant enough, but isn't a scratch on the offshore islands, so if you're thinking of cutting your time in the Perhentians short to take a look at Cherating, we'd say not to bother.
Cherating is well regarded for its surfing, with the left point break getting going in December and January, and, with a number of other outlying spots to surf, and plenty of boards for hire, this can be a place for both novices and more experienced board riders. Surfing lessons are available and reasonably priced.
Waves aside, the mangroves that lie immediately behind the village are worth a look as is the turtle hatchery a little to the north of town, but otherwise, unless you're just looking for a couple of very slow days by the beach, Cherating is totally skippable.
Cherating has no ATMs, so bring enough cash or be prepared to pay the 20 ringgit for a return taxi ride to the closest ATM. There are a couple of basic internet cafes in town; 3G coverage with Digi was quite patchy.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday brought a number of new proposals to boost business ties with Africa during the 25th Africa-France Summit in Nice, France.
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At the opening of the 25th France-Africa Summit in Nice, France on Monday, French President Nicholas Sarkozy unveiled plans to improve France's often troubled but powerful relationship with its many former French colonies.
Mr. Sarkozy reiterated France's longtime support for giving a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council to an African state, and also for an African country or country's to join the Group of 20, the club of the world's most powerful economic nations.
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Since taking power in May 2007, Sarkozy has declared a "rupture" with past French policy, which had long preserved a paternalistic role for France towards the dozens of French-speaking former colonies in Africa. Today, Sarkozy says it is in France's interests to change that relationship into one of equal partners.
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