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Iran will not retreat "an iota" from its nuclear programme and the world is being misled by claims that it is seeking nuclear weapons, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said.
Ahmadinejad was speaking on Wednesday in response to a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear watchdog, which alleged that Iran was close to developing a nuclear warhead.
"This nation won't retreat one iota from the path it is going," he told thousands of people who had gathered in Shahr-e-Kord, central Iran, reiterating that the country was pursuing nuclear research only for peaceful purposes.
"Why are you ruining the prestige of the [UN nuclear] agency for absurd US claims?"
A 13-page annex to the IAEA's report, released on Tuesday, included claims that while some of Iran's nuclear development activity was aimed at civilian as well as military applications, others were "specific to nuclear weapons".
The IAEA said that there were indications that Iran had conducted high explosives testing and detonator development to set off a nuclear charge, as well as computer modelling of a nuclear warhead.
The report said that preparatory work for a nuclear weapons test was under way, along with development of a nuclear payload for Iran's Shahab-III intermediate range missile and that the country has begun to move low-enriched uranium (LEU) to an underground facility to further its nuclear research.
The report also said that Iran had installed two sets of 174 machines to refine uranium to a fissile purity of 20 per cent (as opposed to the 3.5 per cent required for normal power plant operations) at Fordow, near the city of Qom, but that these machines were not yet operational.
Iran says that it will use the higher-grade enriched uranium to convert into fuel for a research reactor that would make isotopes to treat cancer patients.
Allegations dismissed
In his speech, Ahmadinejad reiterated previous statements in which he had said that Iran saw no point in developing nuclear weapons.
"The Iranian nation is wise. It won't build two bombs against 20,000 [nuclear] bombs you have," he said in comments apparently directed at the US and others.
Much of the information in the IAEA report was repeated from earlier alleged findings, but some was new, including evidence of a large metal chamber at a military site for nuclear-related explosives testing.
Iran said the metal structure was a set of metal toilet stalls.
Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari, reporting from Tehran, said that Iranian officials did not consider any of the information in the IAEA report credible.
"They are saying that... it is not accurate, and that they have already responded to it in the past," she said.
"According to sources that looked at this report, the IAEA's evidence is based on a laptop that was stolen from an Iranian nuclear scientist in 2004.
"[Iran] is asking where this evidence came from, when it was presented to the IAEA and how they obtained it."
Jabbari said that Iranian officials were now reconsidering the country's relationship with the IAEA, as their position was that they had complied with all of the agency's requirements and yet were facing recycled charges.
The US and its allies claim that nuclear weapons would enable Iran to cause a nuclear arms race among rival states in the region, including Saudi Arabia, and would directly threaten Israel - the Middle East's only known country armed with nuclear weapons.
International response
The US would "consult (with allies and partners) and look at ways to impose additional pressure on Iran" and was considering "a range of options", Mark Toner, a White House spokesman told reporters.
"I don't want to rule anything out or anything in," he said, adding that unilateral sanctions were a possibility.
The European Union reacted to the report on Wednesday by saying that it "seriously aggravates" concerns that Iran possesses a "full-fledged" nuclear weapons programme.
The 27-member bloc will consult internally and with partners in order "to work for an adequate reaction" to the report, said Maja Kocijancic, a spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.
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"Overall these findings strongly indicate the existence of a full-fledged nuclear weapons development programme in Iran", Kocijancic said.
Israel, the Middle East's only nuclear-armed power, urged the international community to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
"The significance of the (IAEA) report is that the international community must bring about the cessation of Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons, which endanger the peace of the world and of the Middle East," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
But Russia, which criticised the IAEA report, said that it would not support additional sanctions.
"Any additional sanctions against Iran will be seen in the international community as an instrument for regime change in Iran," Gennady Gatilov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, said. "That approach is unacceptable to us, and the Russian side does not intend to consider such proposals."
China said on Wednesday that it was still studying the IAEA report, and the foreign ministry called on Iran to be "serious and flexible" on the issue of talks.
"At present we believe that all parties should do more to facilitate dialogue and cooperation," Hong Lei, a foreign ministry spokesperson, said at a news briefing.
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Looking for a healthier burger alternative for lunch or dinner? By using ground turkey and switching up your usual burger game for something packed with fiber, vegetables, protein and calcium, you don't have to feel guilty about chowing down. Maybe even casually slip another onto your plate. It's good for you. You can easily fire these off on a grill pan or cast-iron skillet if your barbecue is hibernating.
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 green onions, green and white parts separated and thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 1/2 ounces Feta cheese, finely crumbled
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Salt and pepper
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2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
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- Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
- In small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup yogurt and oil. Stir in white parts of green onions and half of chopped mint.
- In large bowl, with hands, combine turkey, feta, coriander, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, green parts of green onions, remaining mint and remaining yogurt. Mix well, then form into four 4 1/2-inch round patties (each about 1/2-inch thick).
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The book was long, but the details were never boring and the book did not drag.
I must respectfully disagree with the commenter, vinberg, below. Goodwin is a great commentator on American Political Theater, but theater is what it is, unimportant to the real behind-the-scenes machinations of the financial nature which drives the agenda. Just as those who chose to ignore the 1913 legislation which established the Federal Reserve System, the 16th Amendment to collect taxes for it, the oil depletion allowance, and the financial structuring of foundations to allow the super-rich to hide their ownership and wealth through them, quite important to what has actually taken place, NOT the political theater those misdirectors like Goodwin and Chalmers Johnson write of.
This book was fantastic. It shows why we have the problems we have today. History is so important, enabling us to see the patterns of business and corporations over a century. Too bad, the same problems are still with us even as you read this note.
As usual, Doris Kearns Goodwin wrote a very detailed, long, and interesting narrative of several interesting figures from American history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
I learned about "Muckraking" journalism in McClure's Magazine, a leading proponent of the progressive movement. I also learned about Roosevelt's progressive platform in the Bull Moose party, and especially, I learned many admirable traits and accomplishments of President William Howard Taft.
If you listen to an audiobook of this title, you may want to consider an abridged version. Goodwin is exhaustive, and sometimes exhausting.
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how about "bymbo eruption hit squad"
That's #$%$ eruption hit squad"
Whitewater for "criminal activity"
There was criminal activity....
Two of the 4 Whitewoter partners went to the big house, and the other two(2) went to the White House.
It's sad BJ C got away with rape of Juanita Broderick, and assault of Kathleen Willey in the oval office....plus many others that Hillary's #$%$ eruption hit squad attacked and covered up
Freed 5 enemy field Generals for One(1) Traitor
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured by the Taliban after abandoning his post in Afghanistan and then freed five years later in a controversial trade for five Guantanamo detainees, was charged Wednesday with desertion.
U.S. Army Forces Command announced the decision at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
The development comes 10 months after his May 2014 release -- which initially was a joyous occasion, with his parents joining President Obama in celebrating the news in the Rose Garden. Bob Bergdahl, who had studied Islam during his son's captivity, appeared with a full beard and read a Muslim prayer, while Bergdahl's mother Jani embraced the president.
But that euphoria quickly gave way to controversy in Washington as Bergdahl was accused of walking away from his post and putting his fellow soldiers in danger. The trade of hardened Taliban fighters for his freedom raised deep concerns on Capitol Hill that the administration struck an unbalanced and possibly illegal deal.
Bergdahl was specifically charged Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior toward the enemy. The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Go Larry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Knowing that Clinton will be president
She'll be a total flop campaigning....she has ZERO winning experience on the campaign trail. The electorate's stomach will be turned against her cold fish demeanor. And she'll lose the fight defending LOTUS policies.
Knowing that Clinton will be president when Cu.mgobbler dies.
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That's a real laugher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A request for money:
I have the distinguished honor of being on the Committee to raise $50,000,000 for a monument to Hillary R. Clinton.
We originally wanted to put her on Mt. Rushmore until we discovered there was not enough room for two more faces.
We then decided to erect a statue of Hillary in the Washington, D.C. Hall of Fame. We were in a quandary as to where the statue should be placed. It was not proper to place it beside the statue of George Washington, who never told a lie, or beside Barack Hussein Obama, who never told the truth, since Hillary could never tell the difference.
We finally decided to place it beside Christopher Columbus, the greatest Democrat of them all. He left not knowing where he was going, and when he got there he did not know where he was. He returned not knowing where he had been, and did it all on someone else's money.
Thank you,
Hillary R. Clinton Monument Committee
P.S. The Committee has raised $ 0.02 so far.
I wouldn't give .02 cents to a woman who allowed her husband to act so disrespectful in their so called marriage and so arrogantly disrespectful in our White House to fulfill is sexual desires!!!
"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch and do nothing" - Albert Einstein
Patrick Moore (pm**re @ allowgoldenricenow DOT org ) was a co-founder and leader of Greenpeace for 15 years. He is now chair and spokesman for Allow Golden Rice.
I am skeptical humans are the main cause of climate change and that it will be catastrophic in the near future. There is no scientific proof of this hypothesis, yet we are told "the debate is over" and "the science is settled."
My skepticism begins with the believers' certainty they can predict the global climate with a computer model. The entire basis for the doomsday climate change scenario is the hypothesis increased atmospheric carbon dioxide due to fossil fuel emissions will heat the Earth to unlivable temperatures.
In fact, the Earth has been warming very gradually for 300 years, since the Little Ice Age ended, long before heavy use of fossil fuels. Prior to the Little Ice Age, during the Medieval Warm Period, Vikings colonized Greenland and Newfoundland, when it was warmer there than today. And during Roman times, it was warmer, long before fossil fuels revolutionized civilization. The idea it would be catastrophic if carbon dioxide were to increase and average global temperature were to rise a few degrees is preposterous.
Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced for the umpteenth time we are doomed unless we reduce carbon-dioxide emissions to zero. Effectively this means either reducing the population to zero, or going back 10,000 years before humans began clearing forests for agriculture. This proposed cure is far worse than adapting to a warmer world, if it actually comes about.
IPCC Conflict of Interest
By its constitution, the IPCC has a hopeless conflict of interest. Its mandate is to consider only the human causes of global warming, not the many natural causes changing the climate for billions of years. We don't understand the natural causes of climate change any more than we know if humans are part of the cause at present. If the IPCC did not find humans were the cause of warming, or if it found warming would be more positive than negative, there would be no need for the IPCC under its present mandate. To survive, it must find on the side of the apocalypse.
The IPCC should either have its mandate expanded to include all causes of climate change, or it should be dismantled.
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Climate change has become a powerful political force for many reasons. First, it is universal; we are told everything on Earth is threatened. Second, it invokes the two most powerful human motivators: fear and guilt. We fear driving our car will kill our grandchildren, and we feel guilty for doing it.
Third, there is a powerful convergence of interests among key elites that support the climate "narrative." Environmentalists spread fear and raise donations; politicians appear to be saving the Earth from doom; the media has a field day with sensation and conflict; science institutions raise billions in grants, create whole new departments, and stoke a feeding frenzy of scary scenarios; business wants to look green, and get huge public subsidies for projects that would otherwise be economic losers, such as wind farms and solar arrays. Fourth, the Left sees climate change as a perfect means to redistribute wealth from industrial countries to the developing
world and the UN bureaucracy.
So we are told carbon dioxide is a "toxic" "pollutant" that must be curtailed, when in fact it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, gas and the most important food for life on earth. Without carbon dioxide above 150 parts per million, all plants would die.
Human Emissions Saved Planet
Over the past 150 million years, carbon dioxide had been drawn down steadily (by plants) from about 3,000 parts per million to about 280 parts per million before the Industrial Revolution. If this trend continued, the carbon dioxide level would have become too low to support life on Earth. Human fossil fuel use and clearing land for crops have boosted carbon dioxide from its lowest level in the history of the Earth back to 400 parts per million today.
At 400 parts per million, all our food crops, forests, and natural ecosystems are still on a starvation diet for carbon dioxide. The optimum level of carbon dioxide for plant growth, given enough water and nutrients, is about 1,500 parts per million, nearly four times higher than today. Greenhouse growers inject carbon-dioxide to increase yields. Farms and forests will produce more if carbon-dioxide keeps rising.
We have no proof increased carbon dioxide is responsible for the earth's slight warming over the past 300 years. There has been no significant warming for 18 years while we have emitted 25 per cent of all the carbon dioxide ever emitted. Carbon dioxide is vital for life on Earth and plants would like more of it. Which should we emphasize to our children?
Celebrate Carbon Dioxide
The IPCC's followers have given us a vision of a world dying because of carbon-dioxide emissions. I say the Earth would be a lot deader with no carbon dioxide, and more of it will be a very positive factor in feeding the world. Let's celebrate carbon dioxide.
How can we bomb an idea
Why are you recommending we bomb Iran?
And why do you approve Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's plan to execute death to America and flyingal Qaeda flag over the white house?
How about applying maximum economic sanctions against Iran and using every other available tool to pressure Iran to cease nuke development.
Why have you not cited Dershowitz when discussing that?
If you want to discuss ancient world history, be our guest. I prefer the future!!!!
YOU should be terrified he'll demolish Hillary in their debates..
that's he's "proven his mettle".....
Of course he cannot possibly win the primaries.
As he had no chance winning the republican nomination for senator, but waged a strong conservative campaign and walked to the nomination....
Then he kicked democrat opponent's butt.
He's proven his metal, and has you running scared.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told his former colleagues on Tuesday that America and its allies are losing both the military and the cultural war against radical Islam, in large part because the Obama administration has refused to identify the enemy, and has purposefully tried to downplay the movement's growing strength.
"It is the case that after 35 years of conflict, dating back to the Iranian siege of the American embassy in Tehran and the ensuring hostage crisis, the United States and its allies are losing the long global war with radical Islamists," Gingrich told the House Homeland Security Committee Tuesday.
"We are losing to both the violent jihad and to the cultural jihad," he said.
Gingrich said it's clear that radical Islamic violence is now taking place around the world, whether Obama says so or not. Gingrich cited Paris, Australia, Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Gaza, Nigeria, Somalia, Afghanistan and Yemen as examples of where this violence is happening, and where these battles are being lost.
He said the cultural fight against radical Islam is even more insidious, since failing to fight back will start to affect the way people talk and think about the threat. Exhibit A is Obama's unwillingness to even name the enemy that is attacking America, he said.
"Cultural jihad is winning when the Department of Defense describes a terrorist attack at Ft. Hood as workplace violence," Gingrich said. "Cultural jihad is winning when the president refers to random killings in Paris when they were clearly the actions of Islamist terrorists and targeted against specific groups."
"Cultural jihad is winning when the administration censors training documents and lecturers according to sensitivity, so they cannot describe radical Islamists within reference to the religious ideology, which is the primary bond that unites them," he added.
Many other Republicans have complained about the administration's reluctance to name the enemy, which Gingrich chalked up to "willful ignorance."
"The president's own press secretary engages in verbal gymnastics to avoid identifying the perpetrators of violence as radical Islamists," he said. "Josh Earnest said such labels did not 'accurately describe our enemies' and that to use such a label 'legitimizes them.' "
"This is Orwellian doublespeak," Gingrich said. "The radical Islamists do not need to be delegitimized, they need to be defeated. We cannot defeat what we cannot name."
Gingrich contrasted Obama's stance with that of the Islamic State, which has shown a knack for communicating over social media far more effectively than the Obama administration. "ISIS is better at tweeting than the United States government," he said.
Gingrich said another part of the problem is that the government has selectively told Americans about Al Qaeda and its related groups in order to downplay the threat.
"There is clear evidence the American people have been given remarkably misleading analysis about Al Qaeda based on a very limited translation and publication of about 24 of the 1.5 million documents captured in the bin Laden raid," he said.
"A number of outside analysts have suggested that the selective release of a small number of documents was designed to make the case that Al Qaeda was weaker," he said. "These outside analysts assert that a broader reading of more documents would indicate Al Qaeda was doubling in size when our government claimed it was getting weaker."
US counterterror strategy in Yemen collapses as country's violence spins out of control
WASHINGTON – Once hailed by President Barack Obama as a model for fighting extremism, the U.S. counterterrorism strategy in Yemen has all but collapsed as the country descends into chaos, according to U.S. and Yemeni officials.
Operations against militants have been scaled back dramatically amid the fall of the American-backed government and the evacuation of U.S. personnel. What had been consistent pressure on Yemen's dangerous Al Qaeda affiliate has been relieved, the officials say, and a safe haven exists for the development of an offshoot of the Islamic State group.
It's a swift and striking transformation for an anti-terror campaign Obama heralded just six months ago as the template for efforts to fight the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. The shift has left Obama open to criticism that he failed to anticipate the risks of a light footprint strategy that aims to put fragile governments and beleaguered local security forces, not the U.S. military, at the forefront.
Barbara Bodine, a former U.S. ambassador to Yemen, said even the most optimistic regional experts did not share Obama's view that the Yemen campaign was a model of success.
"It was being defined in terms of what we were doing to develop local forces and use drones and counter the immediate and real security threat," said Bodine, now director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. "But what we hadn't done, certainly had not done visibly enough, was get at the economic and governance issues that were driving the problem."
Since September, Houthi rebels linked to Iran have ousted President Abed-Rabbo Mansour Hadi and dissolved the parliament. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which has been affiliated with some of the most serious attempted attacks on the U.S. since 9/11, has sought to exploit the chaos. Last month, the U.S. shuttered its embassy in the capital of Sanaa, then withdrew the rest of its military personnel from Yemen over the weekend.
Famed Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz ranks Sen. Ted Cruz among the school's smartest students, adding that the Canada-born Texan can run for president in 2016.
Cruz was a "terrific student," Dershowitz told The Daily Caller. "He was always very active in class, presenting a libertarian point of view. He didn't strike me as a social conservative, more of a libertarian."
"He had brilliant insights and he was clearly among the top students, as revealed by his class responses," Dershowitz added.
Dershowitz says he and Cruz would often debate issues presented in Dershowitz's criminal law class. "Cruz's views were always thoughtful and his responses were interesting," the law professor explained. "I obviously disagreed with them and we had good arguments in class. I would challenge him and he would come up with very good responses."
Cruz's "career has not surprised me. I thought he would go on to accomplish important things."
"His movement toward social conservatism has surprised me a little bit," Dershowitz added, but "people will change and perhaps when you are at Harvard Law School you are less likely to espouse a socially conservative point of view."
Cruz "was an outstanding student in my class," Dershowitz said. "Without a doubt he is among the smartest students I've ever had… I've had great students but he has to be at the top of anyone's short list, in terms of raw brain power."
While Obama sends greetings to Iran, Iran's leaders have a message for him.
While Secretary of State John Kerry continues to negotiate with Iran over their nuclear program, one of that country's top military officials has vowed to "raise the banner of Islam over the White House."
According to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), Ali Shirazi, the representative of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) elite Qods Force, made the remarks at a February 26 ceremony attended by families of martyrs.
According to MEMRI, Shirazi promised that:
"We will not rest until we have raised the banner of Islam over the White House. The Islamic nation is determined to enter the arena with all its force, backed by Allah's will and his grace, and to stand fast against the world of arrogance. They will not suppress us with sanctions and threats. You did not succeed in harming the regime on the day it emerged, and now that the regime is 36 years old, you, the enemies of Islam, must expect and realize that every day [you] will be beaten, across the world."
"When we look at the Islamic world, we see that the culture of the Islamic Revolution has reached all countries and all Muslims throughout the world," Mr. Shirazi said. "This is why love of martyrdom is spreading. This has come about thanks to the blood of your [sons], the martyrs."
I'm sure we can trust these fine folks with nukes, they seem really peaceful.
When the US tried to list the IRGC as a terrorist group for helping kill Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, Biden and Kerry… along with Obama opposed it.
Here's the IRGC's gratitude to Barack and Biden.
"Five years after Iraq war vote, we're still foolishly rattling our sabers," Obama wrote then of the IRGC designation. Iran has never stopped rattling its sabers. And Obama has never stopped cringing before it.
Obama Tonight: Yemen and Somalia Are Models of Success (!)
The White House has released a couple of excerpts of the president's address to the nation. Here's the second:
"But I want the American people to understand how this effort will be different from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will not involve American combat troops fighting on foreign soil. This counter-terrorism campaign will be waged through a steady, relentless effort to take out ISIL wherever they exist using our air power and our support for partner forces on the ground. This strategy of taking out terrorists who threaten us, while supporting partners on the front lines, is one that we have successfully pursued in Yemen and Somalia for years."
So our strategy in Iraq and Syria is going to replicate "one that we have successfully pursued in Yemen and Somalia for years"? According to the president, Yemen and Somalia are examples of success? I'm no expert on either place, but I have the impression both are in pretty bad shape, have probably been getting worse, and that our government is pretty worried about the export of terrorism near and far from both. I suspect that others more expert than I could even find recent testimony by senior administration officials and other experts on Yemen and Somalia that would highlight how bizarre it is for the president to hold them up as aspirational standards for his policy in Iraq and Syria. So this is the way Obama's foreign policy ends: Promising to create more Yemens and more Somalias.
She said so, idiot
Anybody with 1/2 a brain wouldn't believe her...
Where are her emails around the time of and during the Benghazi military act of war attack....or did she sleep through it as did HOTUS in preparation for his Las Vegas Fund raiser?


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This luxury 4 bedroom 3 bathroom (2 en suite) 2-storey, air-conditioned Florida home benefits from upgraded furniture and features, including tiling in all living areas and bathrooms. We have added many extras and personal touches to enhance the property, which include new carpet and furniture throughout, a computer with free high speed internet access, Wi Fi, a Play Station 2 and LCD cable TVs and DVDs in all rooms. A wall mounted 42inch HDTV over a luxury fireplace sets our lounge apart! We even have the sports pack so you don't have to miss that vital game and in addition we have Netflix installed too
Located perfectly - set between the 2nd and 3rd fairways of the award winning golf course Southern Dunes Golf Course - ensures a great outlook, privacy and tranquility. The rear of the house is south/west facing, ensuring the private heated pool benefits not only from the fabulous view, but full sun and the pleasure of being able to sip your ice cold drink, while admiring the famous Florida sunset, on our rocking swivel chairs and loungers. There is also a covered lania with a light and fan to enable you to enjoy year round outside dining. And don't worry if you have little ones, there is also safety pool fencing if you need it.
On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen which offers every convenience, including side by side Refrigerator/Freezer with water dispenser, Dishwasher, and microwave, while there is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room.
The dining nook which has a picture window overlooking the pool and golf course also has patio doors giving direct access to the lania. The telephone here also has an answerphone - just so you don't miss any important calls, and all calls to anywhere in the USA or internationally are free, so no problems booking tables for dinner, checking park opening times or keeping in touch with loved ones back home
The Lounge ensures that after a day at the parks, you can relax, while you take advantage of the wall mounted LCD HDTV, or just unwind to your favourite CD, or watch the cosy fire flicker in the fireplace.
The ground floor queen bedroom with wall mounted LCD cable TV has patio doors which lead directly onto the covered lania and pool. It also has an en suite bathroom, which can also be accessed from the hallway, with bath, shower over, basin and wc. There are full length built in wardrobes and ample drawer space.
Also on the ground floor there is a games room with a pool table darts and small basketball game
On the 1st floor the landing has a large glass Tiffany lamp framed by the picture window overlooking the length of the 2nd fairway. There is a large built in cupboard which houses the computer for your use, with free high speed internet access and a portable phone.
The Master King Bedroom is tastefully decorated, has LCD cable TV and DVD, telephone, a writing desk - ideal for a quiet read of your favourite book or writing those postcards home. The en suite bathroom has a walk-in shower, garden tub, twin sinks and a large walk-in wardrobe.
There are 2 twin rooms on this floor, both with large built in wardrobes, and ample drawer space. These rooms share an additional bathroom with shower, bath sink and wc. In one of the bedrooms you will find the Play Station 2 linked up to the LCD cable TV, and in the other cable TV and DVD player. In addition there is a travel cot, highchair, stroller and stair gate to save the additional expense of hiring items.
Located in the gated community of Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club means that there are many onsite amenities, featuring a Golf Club, restaurant and bar, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Practice Holes, Tennis courts, Lake and Children's' Play area. Shops including a 24x7 Walmart, Winn Dixie, Banks and Restaurants are adjacent to the development, so that you don't have to drive miles for those essentials. There are numerous restaurants including the main chains but the real gem is the famous Mannys Chop House! Just a mile from our villa
Perfectly located south on the 27, Southern Dunes is easily accessible from the I4. Just 20 minutes from Disney Parks and 30 minutes from Universal Studios and only an hour from the coast.
We have just returned home from the most fabulous 2 week holiday in Florida. We
stayed in what we can only describe as a perfect Villa. From the moment we
arrived to the horrible realisation that we had to pack up leave, this Southern
Dunes Villa not only met, but exceeded our every need. It really was home from
home. I could even watch live premiership football on the 42" widescreen
television (much to the wife's annoyance)
Firstly, we loved the development. It was secure, friendly and with fantastic
views of the golf course at the rear. Having Walmart, Winn Dixie and Dollar Tree
on the doorstep was a great advantage and only a 10 minute walk. The villa is
also close by to the famous Manny's chop house. We ate their twice and walked
both times (took about 25 mins) door to door. Tip though, call ahead as it gets
very busy.
The Villa has 4 bedrooms; all very tastefully decorated. The Master bedroom has
a bed that can only be described as incredibly large and incredibly comfortable.
The Living Room has very comfortable Sofas, the Kitchen is very well equipped
and the Swimming Pool was fantastic and the included pool heat a real bonus. The
owners were a real pleasure to deal with at every level; Friendly, punctual at
returning emails and extremely accommodating. This was the best experience we
have had in booking direct with holiday property owners. We traveled with an 18
month old and there was a cot, bedding and high chair all set up and ready to
All in all, I must say it really was a 10/10 experience. From the initial
booking query up to, an including our 2 week stay. Having been home just 24
hours we are already talking about returning to Florida ASAP. When we do, we'll
be looking no further that this fabulous Southern Dunes Villa as our base
Many thanks to Joy and Simon
My boyfriend and I are regular visitors to Orlando and we're lucky to find this fantastic villa on the wonderful southern dunes golf complex.
Very homely villa with everything you could ever need! Lovely pool area to watch the golf.
Would return in a flash!
Let me take a moment to set the scene..
You've never driven in the US before, but sat nav gets you to the freeway easily - upon which you discover that the blasted automatic has a faulty gearbox and won't leave first gear. Everyone is already ill from the flight and coughing like mad, your toddler is screaming, and the car is making a horrendous noise as it revs on the red line. Vrrrrrr. Cough cough, cough cough. 'Mummy! I want to go home!!' Vrrrrr. 'Turn around when possible.' Cough, cough. 'Mummy! Mummy!' Vrrrrrr. You drive for an hour like this – the whole way in first gear!
Then you arrive at the villa –The porch light is on, the faux fire is burning, the cot is ready and waiting, and everything is clean, tidy and welcoming. There are plenty of mugs and teaspoons for that needed cuppa, and you don't have to wash up because the dishwasher will take care of it. There is even post waiting on the table! The owners have clearly done their best to make this villa a true home from home and you will feel such a sense of relief when you arrive.
It took us months to decide where to book for our first ever trip to Orlando, and this place did not disappoint. Most importantly, Joy has been an absolute star in all our communication with her. I was embarrassed to ask so many questions, but not once did she make me feel like a nuisance for bothering her with questions such as how long to Disney? Is the pool safe for a toddler? Can you walk to the shops? Is there a cot? And so on. Whereas other villa owners replied with one-word emails that felt curt and cold, Joy responded to us as though she were emailing an old friend. It may sound irrelevant, but there is nothing worse than the excitement for your holiday being quashed by the mundane replies of someone who has seen it all before.
To allay any fears you may have, trust me when I say that this villa has everything you need - The beds are comfortable, all electricals are in perfect working order, the pool is great, and the Southern Dunes community is just superb – so quiet, clean and peaceful. Driving to and from the parks was a doddle and it's great to have huge supermarkets within walking distance.
Joy has gone out of her way to be above and beyond helpful, and this turned around our stressful start. Yes, the villa is perfect, but it is the overall experience that has left us with such fond memories. There is nothing more we could have asked for – truly one of our best experiences booking a holiday rental.
Southern Dunes is our new Community of choice for future visits to Orlando. The entire place is nothing short of immaculate.
This villa exceeded all our expectations, as a family of 3 we had plenty of space, with all the mod-cons you could want.
We especially loved the outdoor area, the pool and the views over the golf course. So peaceful and relaxing.
We have just returned from an amazing holiday in Florida. We stayed at this fantastic villa for 16 nights and could not fault it in any way. We are regular visitors to Florida and have stayed in many villa's and this rates as one of the best yet. It is always a little worrying as to exactly what standard to expect when you arrive but this exceeded all our expectations and the descriptions on the website's do not do it justice.
The villa was spacious with open planned lounge and kitchen and there was plenty of comfy seating. The bedrooms were very spacious, especially the master bedroom which was huge.The property was very well equipped with everything that you would require and was spotlessly clean throughout. The pool was amazing and again spotlessly clean and what a view. Where else could you be swimming in a pool directly overlooking an amazing golf course. The 4 sun loungers were very clean and comfy. There was a basket full of towels by the door to the pool area and the utility room with washer and dryer was great with plenty of hanging space for things to dry. The large HD TV in the lounge was linked to DVD player and Netflix which was very handy in the evening and there were good quality TV's in every room. The pool table and dart board in the garage were also very useful, especially when waiting for the 'girls' to get ready!!
The complex itself was awesome. It was immaculate and very pretty and was gated with 24 hour security for extra piece of mind. The communal pool by the condo's was fabulous if you fancied a proper swim in a larger pool and there were also tennis courts and a play area.
The Walmart directly by the entrance to the complex was priceless. You could pop in on your way back from a day out or walk there in minutes from the villa for any essentials or a full shop. We have previously had to make a 40 minute round trip in previous villas.
Finally, the owners were very helpful and quick to answer any queries. They also provided a list of places to visit and we visited a few and were very pleased we did. Mount Dora, Celebration, Manny's Chophouse and Webb's Candy Factory to name a few.
We will look no further than this villa when booking in the future and if you are currently considering booking it, just do it. You will struggle to find anything better and you will not be disappointed.
We had an amazing stay in this villa which was perfect for our needs. The villa provides a great place to relax and unwind after long days at the theme parks as well as being able to relax and spend a whole day in the pool.
The villa was equipped with everything you could need and more! So much so that I have had to buy a coffee machine for my own house now that I am back home as my fiance enjoyed waking up to the smell of fresh coffee every morning!
Every bedroom has spare clean bedding, extra sheets, pillows and blankets. I bought my own towels with me but there were more than enough in the house for everyone to use them for the pool and showers/baths and still be more for the next day.
The villa is clean and decorated/furnished well. We liked the personal touches throughout the house from the owners. We had great contact with the owners prior to our stay and after we returned and they provided great directions from the airport and recommendations of local places to eat. I'd also highly recommend Manny's Chop House (5 mins from the villa), although if you are going there for dinner, have a small lunch!!
The drive to the major parks are not that bad 20 minutes or so to Disney, 35 minutes to Sea World / Aquatica and about 45 minutes to Universal and Islands of Adventure. It is worth mentioning that there are road works on the I4 (major road between the villa and all parks) due to be completed in 2015 so bear in mind as this could add a potential 10 minutes or so on to your journey's - obviously this is no reflection on the villa, just a heads up :-)
The villa is situated in a beautiful location, although golf is not my thing, it was nice to see the regular golfers out in the morning and having a chat with them. What I also love about Southern Dunes is that it is secure, there is a 24 hour guard on duty and you can't get into the vincinity unless you have a permit and there are regular patrols around the complex - great piece of mind when you have young children.
I highly recommend this villa and if you are reading this review, stop looking for other places and book here. We loved it so much that we are considering buying our own villa in Southern Dunes and will definitely stay here again if we don't get to buy our own place.
Fantastic property for our family holiday. Safe location, close to the parks but not too close which allows us to get a break from the madness.
Property is clean and homely. Pool is great and much enjoyed by the children.
Golf course is good and club rental is very easy to organise. good club choice.
Walmart just outside main gate of Southern Dunes - perfect for picking up your food.
I would recommend this property to anyone wishing to visit Florida for the parks or just to be in the area.
Top marks.
As well as overlooking the golf course both to the front and rear of the villa it is conveniently located within walking distance of Walmart 24x7 supermarket, numerous fast food as well as independent eat in restaurants, including the amazing Manny Chop House.... Yet still within 20 minutes of Disney theme parks
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"The Dane family has been keeping secrets in the Ozark town of Henbane for years. An outsider steals the heart of one of the Dane brothers, and the secrets threaten to unravel. When sixteen-year-old Lucy's friend is found murdered after being missing for a year, Lucy begins to ask questions–the a... Read More »
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i connected with the realistic setting of the ozarks. some of the characters' motivations could be more fully explored. but this was a quick read and would also be a good listen.
This was a disturbing book, and it felt surprisingly real. I don't have much experience with the area in which the book takes place, but the descriptions made Henbane believable.
I liked ALL the female characters. There was a little good and little bad/mystery in each one. The male characters seemed flat.
The angular storytelling (each chapter is told from the point of view of a different character) seemed disjointed at times. Several characters were strongly featured in a few chapters, but only one or two chapters were from their point of view.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Gone Girl. I enjoyed it more than that one, and I found this book to be an easier, more intriguing read.
The novel is billed as a mix of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and Daniel Woodrell's "Winter's Bone." I'm not sure I would go so far as to say that myself. The novel is set in the Missouri Ozarks and there is some mystery. I don't think it as as tantalizing of a read as Flynn's novel (perhaps because it lacks the twists and turns of her dark storytelling) and it felt a bit like a cleaned up version of the backwoods world created by Woodrell.
But all-in-all, I think McHugh did a good job and has some great potential as a novelist. I look forward to her future books.
I thought this book was very well-written, and I do hope she'll write more. I found the characters well described; some were appealing, and others, not.
Well written and atmospheric. Not sure what the others are complaining about - a really good book.
There was no real rise and fall of action in the plotline, the characters are all unlikable, stupid, and underdeveloped. There was no real "reveal" either. A story positioned as a thriller/mystery should have some semblance of exposition, right? No twist, nothing. Just 300 pages of drivel.
Avoid this one.
Was hoping for something along the lines of Heart of Darkness or Winter's Bone. This isn't the case. Was reveling in trashiness a bit too much for me.
I started it on the due date and liked it too much to return to the library. Enjoyed the story, enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the setting. Looking forward to McHugh's next book!
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Almost every garage (2-car width) in our neighborhood has its cement pad at a level that's significantly higher than the asphalt of the driveway. In our case, the asphalt runs up to the garage pad, but aims at a level at least 3" shy of the floor surface of the cement pad. To make it worse, the asphalt is "rolled" downward where it meets the cement, making a sort of mini gutter. This makes a perfect trap for debris, which then just tries to grow little weeds and traps a little water.
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My dad built an asphalt ramp in a very similar situation, using bags of cold mix. It worked very well, although he is an engineer and pretty good with that sort of stuff.
You could also consider some sort of wooden ramps, if you did them nicely they wouldn't look too bad.
You may want to caulk the crack to keep moisture out.
"It will damage the concrete, though."
If the concrete was not well mixed and worked it may cause cracking at the corner, but that cracking would show up even without the small step.
Rubber tires are low speed are plenty flexible and there is no impact loading (like happens when you hit a pot hole at 35 MPH).
What you describe is very common.
Keep in mind that this might have been done intentionally to allow for rain water to not get into your garage, especially if there is high winds that can blow the rain under your garage door and into the garage.
On that note I have seen some hard plastic style ramps that you can purchase, cut to length and join them together with clips that are on the bottom side. They were about 2 to 3" tall and only about 4" wide, sorry but I have no idea where to find them.
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I've seen concrete edges fret from foot traffic so I have no doubt car tires can do it too. I agree the quality of the concrete comes into it, and how well finished it was, but there's every possibility it was not the best concrete job. I've seen more bad jobs than I have good.
I agree it's important to consider the drainage, you don't want to create a new problem.
Well there are all sorts of ways to patch it and then you get to come back in a couple of years and do it again. Why not cut out a two or three foot wide band of the asphalt in front of the door and then you can make sure the compaction is good or fix it if not, then redo the asphalt or pour a strip of concrete, both of them of course starting at the correct height and sloping down to meet the driveway and then forget about it for a while.
What has worked for me....for 8 bucks, you can buy a bag of cold patch. Use a block of wood and a hammer and work it into the joint. Once you get near the top, use a little kerosene, diesel fuel or even charcoal lighter on the block as you tamp it in. It brings the aggregate closer together and makes for a very smooth surface. In the areas where you drive in and out and the weight of the vehicle might leave some indents, you might have to add another layer. This would happen usually during the summer where the heat softens the asphalt a bit and allows it to give. I never noticed it the first year but the second year, they showed up ever so slightly.Before filling in the indents, use some asphalt primer or tack coat. A small bottle of crack filler solution would work. That allows permanent bonding between the old and new. Then tamp it in like mentioned before. The next time you seal coat the asphalt, it will all look the same. I used this process about 5 years ago and it did the job with no regrets.


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