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During a recent trip to Rome, we had booked a hotel, which turned out to be infested with mosquitos due to a hot and humid Roman summer. Because I am allergic, we needed to change hotels. On a previous trip in 2003 we had stayed at the Lord Byron and so we contacted them and changed hotels. When they heard I had an allergic reaction to mosquitos, they treated my room with a citronella light smelling spray and then bought a plug in device designed to keep mosquitos at bay. It worked, no bites and a great trip. Such caring and kindness is an example of all the staff. Thank you Massimo and Andrea for all your help during our stay. Some reviews may say the hotel is a bit out of the way, but when you find the shortcut to the Piazza dei Popolo, it really is not far. Hotel restaurant is excellent as well.
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Several area school districts had seats filled by write-in votes in the Nov. 2 election, because the number of open seats on their boards outnumbered the candidates who filed for office.
WILLMAR -- A week after voters turned down a request for an operating levy, the Willmar Schools officials have left no doubt that there will be another vote in November 2011. At Monday's School Board meeting, Superintendent Jerry Kjergaard said he has already met with Education Matters, the citizens' group that supported the previous levy. Because the $498.49 levy will expire after this year, the district will be asking voters to at least renew the levy next year.
WILLMAR -- The Willmar School Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the board room on the first floor of the Willmar Education and Arts Center, 611 Fifth St. S.W. The board is scheduled to discuss the audit of fiscal year 2010. They will meet with representatives of from Conway, Deuth and Schmiesing of Willmar, which conducted the audit. The audit indicates that the district's general fund balance was about $4.8 million, about 12 percent of annual expenditures.
WILLMAR -- Dan Croonquist, Linda Mathiasen and Nathan Streed were elected to four-year terms on the Willmar School Board in Tuesday's election. The three were chosen from a field of seven candidates.
WILLMAR -- Voters in the Willmar School District have turned back an operating levy that would have raised an additional $1.8 million a year for the next 10 years. The voters refused to revoke a $498.49 levy per pupil unit and replace it with an $898.49 levy. The vote was 4,627 no to 4,411 yes. The $498.49 levy is set to expire next year. School officials have said they will likely try again next year.
M'Angelo Harris wants to be an elementary teacher. He's confident he'll make it, and the TRiO program at Ridgewater College will have played a role. Harris, 26, of Minneapolis, said TRiO has helped him in many ways as a first-generation college student. TRiO has been on campus for five years and will be around for another five years, thanks to a federal grant received this fall. $237,602 will be provided per year through the grant to help low-income, first-generation or disabled students.
WILLMAR -- Forty percent of Minnesota families that would be eligible for food support have not applied for it. Seventy percent of those eligible for energy assistance aren't receiving it. One-fifth of eligible families aren't claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or Working Family Credit on their taxes. The Children's Defense Fund has developed the Bridge to Benefits website, available in a number of states to help people determine if they are eligible for a variety of public assistance programs. The website is www.
WILLMAR -- Voters in the Willmar School District will decide Tuesday whether to approve an operating levy of $400 per pupil for the next 10 years. In the operating levy vote Tuesday, the district proposes revoking a levy of $498.49 per pupil unit and replacing it with an $898.49 levy. If the new levy is approved, school property taxes would increase about $10 a month for each $100,000 in property value on residential and business property in the district. The current levy raises about $2.4 million a year, while the proposed levy would raise about $4.2 million a year.
WILLMAR -- The Willmar Area Multicultural Market has received a $234,422 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help small businesses and entrepreneurs create jobs. WAMM is an economic development corporation serving the Willmar area. Program Director Roberto Valdez said in a telephone interview Thursday that the grant is a major award for WAMM. It will help the organization develop new programs and expand its existing ones. About $66,000 of the federal funding is earmarked for capital investment.
WILLMAR -- Ridgewater College students had a chance Thursday in the school's cafeteria to question candidates for office. Most of the people running for local legislative seats were there, along with some city, county and congressional candidates. Several third-party candidates for statewide office attended, too. The Ridgewater Student Senate conducted a voter registration effort earlier this fall. The two-hour Campaign Rally Day event was a continuation of the effort to encourage students to vote. The candidates varied in their approaches.


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Healthy feet in the heat
Dubai podiatrist Michelle Champion gives her advice Discuss this article
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One minute you're in flip-flops, exposing your feet to the soaring temperatures, the next you're in the gym, sweating in soggy sports socks and trainers. Your heels don't know what's hit them and the skin's starting to get spongy between your toes (urgh).
Need to give your feet some TLC? We asked Michelle Champion, chief podiatrist at Dubai Podiatry Centre, for the lowdown on what's going on with your feet, and how to treat them.
Cracked heels
The cause
Cracked heels are common in Dubai, exacerbated by the dry climate and wearing open sandals. Cracks can become infected and are also painful, so it's important they are addressed. This is sometimes the body's way of trying to protect itself against abnormal stresses caused by poor foot biomechanics (the actual workings of your foot) and undue pressure on certain areas.
The treatment
Visit a podiatrist to have dead, damaged or infected skin removed, and for buffing of the area. The podiatrist can also identify if the problem is a sign of underlying biomechanical issues causing excessive pressure on certain areas of the foot.
Future prevention
See a podiatrist for regular callus reduction and to make sure any underlying biomechanical issues are addressed. They can also advise on ongoing home foot-care regime to minimise build-up, such as using a gentle foot file followed by a urea-based foot cream or heel balm.
Fungal foot and nail infections
The cause
Athlete's foot is very common in the Middle East, thanks to a dry, sandy climate and sweaty footwear. It's caused by a combination of fungi and bacteria, which makes skin itchy, dry, scaly and red, especially between the toes. It can also spread to the toenails, or the toenails alone may be affected.
Routine infections usually respond well to a topical anti-fungal spray, cream or powder. For a toenail infection, treatments depend on the severity or type of infection, ranging from superficial buffing of the nail or trimming and application of topical anti-fungal nail lacquer to oral anti-fungal tablets and removal of the nail.
Future prevention
1 Dry your skin carefully,, especially between your toes, after washing.
2 Choose cotton socks to allow your skin to breathe.
3 Wear flip-flops when walking in communal areas.
4 Alternate shoes every two or three days so they have time to dry out, and treat your footwear with anti-fungal spray.
5 Moisturise using a cooling foot gel containing mint and tea tree oil to fight heat, bacteria and fungus during hot summer months.
Ingrown toenails
The cause
There are many causes of ingrown toenails: even something as simple as a bad pedicure can exacerbate the problem, as poor toenail trimming can weaken the curve of your nail and cause it to collapse at the sides. The result is pain, inflammation, hyper-granulated tissue and possibly infection in the surrounding soft tissue. Sometimes a toenail can be too wide for the width of your toe and is forced to curve.
Ask a podiatrist to assess your toenail and diagnose the cause. Based on that, you can both plan the most appropriate treatment. Nails that are growing in a curved fashion can respond well to toenail 'braces' that flatten out excessive curvature and train the nail to grow flatter.
Future prevention
You or your pedicurist should never cut down the sides of toenails. Don't allow your cuticles to be trimmed away – they're there for a reason! Moisturise the cuticles and nails instead with an oil such as apricot or vitamin E oil. To minimize the chance of ingrowing nails, cut nails straight across, filing any sharp edges.
The cause
A verruca is an infectious viral infection, which enters your skin through a scratch or a cut in your foot. You may have a single verruca or a mosaic verruca (a cluster in one site).
Visit a podiatrist to determine if you're suffering from a corn or a verruca. If you're diagnosed with a verruca, the podiatrist will treat it using a Dermojet – a high-pressure syringe that's much more effective than historical treatments such as cryotherapy. Verrucas should never be surgically excised as it can cause scarring.
Future prevention
Just like catching a cold from being around someone who has the virus, you can pick up the verruca virus by walking around barefoot after someone who has a verruca. Wear flip-flops in pools and changing rooms. If you or someone else in your family has a verruca, never share a towel and don't walk barefoot around the house.
'Flat feet'
The cause
This is a low arch in the foot. You may have flat feet for genetic reasons, overuse of non supportive footwear such as flip-flops or ballet pumps, or hormonal reasons (common after pregnancy). Common injuries arising from this include Achilles tendonitis, heel pain, bunions, stress fractures, arch pain, shin splints and tendon injuries.
Unfortunately, there's no overnight treatment for this problem. Custom-made orthotics (special insoles) can be prescribed by a podiatrist to strengthen the arch and make sure your ankle joint is not being over strained.
Future prevention
You'll need to see a podiatrist at regular intervals for review or adjustment of your treatment. Once your foot has returned to neutral, they will usually expect to see you annually for check-ups.
Consultations from Dhs400. Dubai Podiatry Centre, Saeed Tower II, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 343 5390).
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The EPA has criticised the Nambucca Shire Councils response to a raw sewage spill in a local forest.
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A New South Wales Upper House Liberal MP says big business uses advertising threats to gag politicians.
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Nearly 700 sharks have been killed in the last year in Queensland's shark control program, but a conservation group says there is no evidence it actually works.
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The Western Australian Government has withdrawn an application for federal approval of its controversial catch-and-kill shark policy, but said it had thrashed out an agreement that would allow it to target sharks posing an imminent threat.
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Gullen Range windfarm boss John Titchen defends his project, currently facing a Departmental order to remove 9 turbines erected in the wrong positions.
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Wind company ordered to remove misplaced turbines vows to fight, accusing NSW planning department of getting the law wrong.
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Steve Cannane hosts The Drum, with guests Alison Carabine, Anthony Lowenstein and Chris Berg and human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson.
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A report downplaying the economic impact of NSW native vegetation legislation on farmers, produced by Australia Institute economists has been panned by the former head of ABARE Dr Brian Fisher. Read more
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What is the true financial cost of native vegetation legislation to NSW farming families?
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Tweed Shire Council wants to construct a large concrete seawall to protect Kingscliff's foreshore from further erosion.
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The National Water Commission has used its final assessment of Australia's water reform progress to urge governments not to drop the ball on water issues.
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Lucy Barbour reports on the funding uncertainty plaguing Landcare groups. Ella Maesepp from the Katanning Landcare group in Western Australia says her team don't have any tree planting scheduled because they haven't been able to bank on guaranteed funding contracts from the Government. David Clark from Victoria's Farm Tree and Landcare Association says the first round of funding offered under the government's 20 Million Trees program won't go far enough. But the Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt rejects the criticism and says the Green Army and the 20 Million Trees scheme are examples of new initiatives that groups can benefit from. Read more.
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Landcare groups say uncertainty about Federal Government funding is forcing them to sacrifice environmental projects like tree planting.
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Elyse Riethmuller from the Fitzroy Basin Association says the draft Central Queensland Sustainability Strategy is the start of a conversation with public about local natural resource management. Full story here
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Western Australia's Pilbara needs a long-term plan to protect its fragile environment from massive mining developments, the environmental watchdog says.
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Former federal Greens leader Bob Brown has weighed into Victoria's election campaign to push for more action to save the state's endangered faunal emblem, the Leadbeater's possum.
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Kenneth D. Tichenor, 82, of Prairie du Chien passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien.
He was born Dec. 7, 1931 in Prairie du Chien the son of Austin and Marie (Valley) Tichenor. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Phyllis Kirschbaum on Sept. 10, 1955 at St. John's Church in Patch Grove. Ken retired from 3M Company in Prairie du Chien after 27 years of service. He was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman and enjoyed gambling.
Dennis D. Carden, 74, of McGregor and formerly of Mt. Horeb, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21. A Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Saturday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Barneveld. A Celebration of Dennis' Life will be Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Barneveld American Legion beginning at 12 p.m.
Six months later, the ruins from the April Slumberland fire remain a "tremendous and unwanted eyesore to the entire city," stated City Administrator Aaron Kramer during a Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting Tuesday night. Thomas Gialamas, the owner of Blackhawk Junction mall where Slumberland Furniture once stood, was invited to the council meeting to discuss the situation and plans for cleanup. He did not make the meeting however.
By Correne Martin
Once again, the city of Prairie du Chien is being told the fire ruins at Blackhawk Junction are going to be cleaned up soon. Though documents provided to the city on Oct. 17 said cleanup work would commence on Monday, Oct. 20, that schedule was pushed back 10 days, to Oct. 30, because a DNR permit is required. According to the most current timeline, abatement is expected by Nov. 15, with all of the work getting done before Christmas, at a cost of $396,000.
"Everything from Sears to the west is supposed to be removed," Mayor Dave Hemmer said at Tuesday night's common council meeting.
Maria Skemp finesses one past a Hornets' front line player Tuesday night. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)
Lady Hawks sweep Hornets
Fourth-seeded Prairie du Chien swept fifth-seeded Richland Center three games to none in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal volleyball match Tuesday night.
The Lady Blackhawks won by scores of 25-20, 25-7 and 25-18.
Brooke Moret registered 12 kills for Prairie du Chien. Paige Rickleff had 4 blocks. Jamie Kozelka had 5 digs. Courtney Pattison had 7 aces and 21 assists.
The Prairie du Chien Common Council narrowly voted, 5-4, Tuesday night, to allow the city to hand over $4,523 of former PDRI (Prairie du Chien Downtown Revitalization Inc.) funds to the new PdC Main Street organization, which is attempting to continue a downtown-focused entity that is associated with the Wisconsin Main Street Program. The funds have been sitting in a segregated city account and were to be disbursed by the council in a manner beneficial to the downtown by Dec. 31 if "the reorganization of PDRI" did not occur by that deadline.
On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Crawford County Sheriff's Department investigated a theft on Thistle Lane in the township of Seneca. A brush guard was stolen off of a 2010 Dodge truck. The brush guard has three and a half inch black tubing with a chrome grill that is dented and has a WI plate of DG81231 attached.
The Crawford County Crime Stoppers urges anyone having information about this or any other crimes to call 326-8933 or 1-866-779-PAYS. Anyone calling either of these numbers with a Crime Stoppers tip will remain anonymous and a reward of up to $1,000 will be paid for a tip which solves a crime with an arrest, charges being filed or recovery of stolen property.
On Friday, Oct. 17, at 9:22 a.m., The Crawford County Dispatch Center was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 at Gran Grae Road, seven miles north of Prairie du Chien.
Lowell Kapinus, 51, rural Prairie du Chien, was driving an Agco farm tractor south on Highway 27 making a left turn onto Gran Grae Road when a northbound 2005 Nissan Altima driven by Patricia Glenn, 68, Cedar Rapids, Iowa crashed into the right front tire of the farm tractor.
The Glenn vehicle sustained driver side damage and was towed from the scene. The farm tractor did not sustain any damage.
Glenn and her passenger Margaret Prohaska, 75, Cedar Rapids, were taken by ambulance to Crossing Rivers Health and treated for cuts sustained from the breaking window glass.
On Oct. 17 at approximately 11:35 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff's Department received a report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 18 north of Selch Road in the township of Bridgeport.
Erica L. Fassbinder, 17, Prairie du Chien, was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Impala northbound on Highway 18 in the right lane. William L. Herreid Jr., 61, Prairie du Chien, was operating a 2005 Volvo semi-truck on Highway 18 in the left lane. Fassbinder attempted to make a lane change and sideswiped the Herreid vehicle. Fassbinder had two passengers in the vehicle, Joleen F. Thornton, 16, and Larry S. Cresson, 18, both of Prairie du Chien. Thornton was transported to Crossing Rivers Health for injuries sustained in the crash.
Herreid's semi-truck sustained minor damage and the Fassbinder vehicle sustained severe damage from the crash. Fassbinder was cited for unsafe lane deviation.
On Oct. 5, the Crawford County Sheriff's Department investigated the theft of a 1985 Polaris 440 snowmobile at Homesteaders Trailer Court in Prairie du Chien Township.
On Oct. 14, a deputy conducted an interview with Christopher J. Frihart, 33, Prairie du Chien. Frihart admitted that he took the snowmobile without permission and hauled it to Clayton County Recycling in Monona, Iowa for money.
Charges on this case have been referred to the Crawford County District Attorney's Office.
Voters in the River Ridge School District have a supremely consequential task ahead of them. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, they are asked to head to the polls and cast their ballot regarding the 2014 Facility Referendum for River Ridge Schools. Taxpayers must answer "yes" or "no" to whether the school district should be allowed to borrow up to $13 million for the purpose of combining the current district facilities to create one Pre-K–12 campus at the Patch Grove site.
Permission to borrow is good for five years and cannot exceed a total of $13 million, according to Carol Wirth, a Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals adviser contracted by the school. That amount equates to a tax increase of about $200 per $100,000 of fair market property value (or $16.67 per month or $.55 per day).
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When I first started HBT I thought it would be equal for all genres of crafting but beer brewers outnumbered and have pushed wine making into one forum.
So I created a forum soley for wine making; http://www.winemakingtalk.com/
My wife is the wine maker of the family and I am going to teach her how to handle the administration duties but I will be there some helping out.
Please check it out and post a question or starter topic to help get the ball rolling.
I want to give WMT a little while to gain some content before I really start announcing it IE shut down this forum. If people who want to discuss wine are directed to an empty forum they will just move on to another one.


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Hardware companies are showing off a wide range of their devices starting this month. Will Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and ASUS Pad Infinity give Apple a run for its money?
IDC reported that Apple dominated the tablet market on the second quarter of 2012, with the iPad grabbing 68 per cent of global sales. The preliminary report released on Thursday in the US by IDC showed global tablet sales of 25 million - up 33.6 per cent from the first quarter and 66.1 per cent year-over-year.
Apple got a boost from the March release of its newest version of the iPad, and sold 17 million tablets in the second quarter. Samsung jumped into second place with sales of nearly 2.4 million, up 117 per cent from a year earlier.
However, Apple should watch its back as top competitors are making its way this month. These are Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity. Samsung made headlines last quarter with the success of Samsung Galaxy S3. ASUS, on the other hand, is carving its way in the hardware market when it made the Nexus 7 tablet of Google.
Below is the comparison of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity and new iPad.
Screen Display
Apple's new iPad has a 9.7 inches LED-backlit multi-touch, high-resolution Retina Display screen with In Plane Switching (IPS) technology and a resolution of 1536x2048 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, on the other hand, has 10.1 inch screen with a 1200x800 pixel resolution. Lastly, Asus Pad Infinity has a 10.1 inch screen and 1920x1200 pixel resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has 1.4GHz Exynos quad core processor and 2GB of RAM. The new iPad is powered by Apple's A5X dual core custom designed processor with quad-core graphics and 1GB of RAM. ASUS Pad Infinity has NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 4-Plus-1TM Quad-core CPU clocked at 1.6Ghz.
Operating System
Apple's new iPad will run with iOS 5 and will soon be upgraded to iOS 6. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and ASUS Pad Infinity both run with Android version 4.0Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new iPad has 5 MP camera at the back and VGA-quality front camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has 5 MP and 1.9MP shooters at the back at front of the device, respectively. ASUS Pad Infinity has 8MP rear auto-focus camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera.
Battery Life
Samsung's device runs on a 7000mAh Li-ion battery. The new iPad is powered by a built-in 42.5 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that Apple claims can provide 10 hours of Internet browsing (on Wi-Fi), watching video or listening to music. ASUS Pad Infinity claimed that it has 14 hours of battery life.
It seems that the two other devices are strong contenders against the new iPad. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and ASUS Pad Inifinity will be both released on August 29 in New Zealand.


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Daniel Henninger: Is the South Still Racist?tags: South, racism, WSJ, Daniel Henniger, racist
Daniel Henninger is deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page.
At times even a chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court finds it useful, as the saying goes, to put the hay down where the goats can get it. And so it was last week in oral arguments over a big voting-rights case.
At issue in Shelby County v. Holder was whether some states in the American South, unlike many states in the North, must still submit any change in voting practices to the Justice Department for approval, as required by one section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted, the practical enforcement of this provision is mainly directed at Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
After listening to his liberal colleagues argue that Alabama's election practices, as interpreted by various legal formulas four decades after the law's passage, still discriminate against blacks, Chief Justice John Roberts put the hay down in front of Solicitor General Donald Verrilli....
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Book your room at Grand Hotel Francais
Romantic hotel in Paris (Bastille - Republique) near Pere Lachaise Cemetery
This romantic hotel is located in Paris (Bastille - Republique), close to Place de la Nation, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, and Opera Bastille. Also nearby are Place des Vosges and Picasso Museum.
Hotel Features
Grand Hotel Francais provides a bar/lounge, complimentary wireless Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Room Amenities
Flat-screen televisions include satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with memory foam mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
Grand Hotel Francais features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This romantic hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, express check-out, and a television in the lobby.
Grand Hotel Francais is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 36
- Number of floors - 6
- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Express check-out
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- Free WiFi
- Multilingual staff
- Year Built 1889
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in lobby
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Minibar (stocked, some free items)
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
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- Hair dryer
- Slippers
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- Desk
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Free WiFi
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Memory foam mattress
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Blackout drapes/curtains
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No pets or service animals allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 12.00 per person (approximately)
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
National Rating
This hotel has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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Salem Street Burial Ground
The Salem Street Burying Ground occupies a great historic significance and was utilized for burying the prominent individuals in Salem from the late 17th Century through the late 19th Century. The site is registered in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
GeoMet Inc. (OTCQB: GMET) said Monday its common stock has begun trading on the OTCQB Marketplace under its existing symbol, GMET.
GeoMet Inc. (Nasdaq: GMET) has received a delisting notice from Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. for its common stock.
GeoMet Inc. (Nasdaq: GMET) said Friday that Phillip Malone has resigned from the board of directors as part of his planned retirement.
CEO turnover nationwide in May was down slightly from last year, a report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. says.
GeoMet Inc. (Nasdaq: GMET), a Houston coalbed methane developer, has set compensation levels for William Rankin, the company's newly appointed preside ...


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And for those over 55, every time they complete an employment application or submit tiheir CV, they will have (according to a 2012 GAO report on unemployment and older workers) a 95% chance of NOT getting the job regardless of the sector they work in. According to the GAO, many employers are now screening out any applications of those over 40 years old. And do so by asking when did you graduate from high school or asking to see your HS diploma which is not an illegal question.
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but only if you are a minority, not in the 40+ protected class, will the current misadministration do anything about it.
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Teacher David Cox took 37.5 percent as the Democrat challenger against U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., who won with 62.5 percent. But on Monday, less than two weeks after the final votes were counted, Cox filed to run for the Florida Senate seat opened after Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, resigned to take the helm at Florida State University.
Cox becomes the first Democrat to run for the seat. Already two Republicans in the Florida House -- Travis Hutson of Palm Coast and Doc Renuart of Ponte Vedra Beach -- have filed.
The primary will be held on Jan. 27 with the special election on April 7.
Reports emerged on Monday that Nicolas Maduro said his regime in Venezuela is running a large spy operation in the U.S. and two Florida Republicans who have been sharp critics -- U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen -- are targets.
"I'm greatly honored that this despotic regime that imprisons innocent opposition leaders, denies basic human rights to all and kills students peacefully demonstrating in the streets would find me to be a thorn in its side," Ros-Lehtinen said on Monday. "Being a target of an autocratic regime, whether it is the Castro brothers or Nicolas Maduro, is a badge of honor. The Venezuelan people endure continual violations of their human rights, suffer from a spiraling economy, and live with constant violence sanctioned by the Venezuelan regime.
"This latest episode by the Venezuelan regime is another reaffirmation that the puppeteers in Cuba continue to influence Maduro to adopt a system that denies fundamental freedoms to its people and attacks those who seek justice and liberty," Ros-Lehtinen added. "Maduro's comrades-in-arms, the Castro brothers, have labeled me as La Loba Feroz (The Ferocious She-Wolf) so I'm honored that another thug would target me for trying to be a voice for the Venezuelan people who are currently suffering under this brutal regime. But I will not be deterred and will continue to push for sanctions for human rights violators in Venezuela."
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, took aim at the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after news emerged on Monday that it had kidnapped a Colombian general. Rubio said he supported the Colombian government ending peaces talks with FARC.
"Earlier this month, I made an official visit to Bogotá where I met with several Colombian government officials to discuss the future of the U.S.-Colombia alliance," Rubio said on Monday. "While the U.S.-Colombia relationship has many important dimensions to it, particularly on trade, the main issue on everyone's minds there was the future of peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC.
"Today's news that the FARC has kidnapped a Colombian general is a chilling reminder of why a lasting peace with this terrorist group will be extremely difficult to accomplish," Rubio added. "Ultimately, whether the talks are renewed or not, the Colombian people will decide what the terms of any peace negotiation look like. The U.S. should support the Colombian government's suspension of talks and recommit ourselves to ensuring that the FARC, which has terrorized the Colombian people for so long and led millions to flee to Florida and elsewhere, is defeated."
On Monday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater named Michelle Dahnke as deputy CFO of the Florida Department of Financial Services. Dahnke will focus on communications.
"Michelle brings our department more than a decade of strategic communications and policy experience on a variety of issues important to the well-being of Florida families," Atwater said. "I'm confident her expertise will advance our efforts to make our government more transparent and our entire state more consumer- and business-friendly."
Dahnke had worked in communications for Gov. Rick Scott, the state Agency for Health Care Administration and for the Florida Department of Health.
With Islamic State (IS) terrorists releasing a video of the beheading of American aid worker Peter Kassig, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called for a congressional vote for military action.
"The beheading of another American over the weekend further illustrates the savagery of IS," Nelson said on Monday. "It shows why the United States and our allies must leave no stone unturned in going after these barbarians. I hope Congress is moved to vote on legislation formally authorizing military action."
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., called on President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate to pass the Keystone XL Pipeline. Rooney insisted Keystone XL was a major issue in the elections earlier this month which saw the GOP flip the Senate.
"Building the Keystone pipeline was absolutely on the ballot last week, and the American people sent a clear message – it's time to build," Rooney said on Friday. "Will President Obama and Harry Reid continue to ignore the American people, or will they finally say yes to jobs and energy?
"The president has had ample time and evidence to approve Keystone, including an analysis from his own State Department projecting it will support 42,100 jobs and have a minimal impact on the environment, but he has refused," Rooney added. "Now it's time for the Senate to follow the House's lead and pass this bipartisan bill to boost our economy and improve our energy security."
After taking 4 percent in the recent Florida gubernatorial race, Libertarian Adrian Wyllie announced on Monday he will be a lobbyist for the Liberty First Network, planning to work in Tallahassee on issues.
"The Liberty First Network and I have been working toward the same goals, and fighting the same legislative battles, so this partnership is a perfect fit," Wyllie said on Monday. "Though I may not be governor, the Legislature will still hear our voices, and will be subject to our scrutiny. I am excited to be joining this all-star team of principled and competent people."
Wyllie will continue his efforts with the Libertarian Party as well.
Since being elected in 2012, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., ranks as one of the leading congressional champions of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Yoho has even compared it to the transcontinental railroad which connected America after the Civil War. No surprise, then, that Yoho cheered the House for passing the Keystone XL on Friday and urging President Barack Obama and the U.S. Senate to support it.
"This is a jobs bill, plain and simple," Yoho said on Friday. "This Keystone XL Pipeline is projected to create over 40,000 good paying jobs. There is no reason this bipartisan legislation should have been blocked for so long. The president and Harry Reid's Senate has been the sole reason this has not moved forward.
"Creating good paying jobs for hard-working Americans while improving the strength of our economy is my priority," Yoho added. "I will continue to support any and all legislation that achieves this goal. It is time to put America first. I hope this bill will be passed out of the Senate quickly and signed by the president immediately."
From his perch as the chairman of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., weighed in on the news that the VA department fired Terry Gerigk Wolf, the Pittsburgh health-care system director who was in charge during the Legionnaires' outbreak back in 2011 and 2012 which impacted 22 veterans, killing six of them. Wolf had been on paid administrative leave since the summer after a VA internal investigation.
"Given that Wolf's firing comes two years after the VA Pittsburgh Health-care System Legionnaires' disease outbreak ended, it's obvious VA had no interest in holding her accountable initially and was only driven to this point after intense congressional and media scrutiny," Miller said. "Still, this action falls fall short of what's needed to provide closure to the veterans and families struck by an outbreak that VA failed to stop and actively hid from the public. Though VA is finally holding someone accountable, we must also remember that the department has rewarded other central figures in the outbreak. Wolf's boss collected a $63,000 bonus days after the inspector general attributed the outbreak to mismanagement and VA recently promoted Wolf's deputy even though internal emails provide smoking-gun evidence he tried to hide the outbreak from the public. Though Wolf's removal is a positive step, VA still has a lot to learn about honesty, integrity and accountability, and this action doesn't change that fact."
Administrative Judge W. David Watkins gave the Department of Health's proposed rules for implementing Florida's new medical marijuana law the heave-ho Friday, calling them an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority.
Yes, on Jan. 1 doctors can order marijuana in oil form to treat patients for seizure, but none of the five licenses authorized by the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 have been awarded.
The story of the judge's ruling was first reported fully by James Call in Politicsofpot.com.
The proposed rules for the law were challenged by Costa Farms, Plants of Ruskin and Florida Medical Cannabis Association on the grounds that DOH did not have the authority to insert a lottery in the process and expanded the pool of eligible applicants beyond what lawmakers had specified.
Read the complete story in Sunshine State News.
Jonathan Gruber is drawing fire from U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., after a video emerged in which he said the "lack of transparency" and the "stupidity of the American voter" helped pass President Barack Obama's federla health-care law. DeSantis wants Gruber to return federal monies he received for consulting on the law.
"Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber's comments paint a disturbing picture of a man willing to concoct deception after deception in order to cram an unpopular health law through Congress," DeSantis said on Thursday. "Gruber displays an appalling contempt for the American people, a contempt that is all the more troubling given that he was richly rewarded with $400,000 in taxpayer dollars for his so-called consulting services. To receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds in exchange for lying to the public is simply unacceptable. I call on Jonathan Gruber to return the $400,000 he has amassed as a result of his questionable conduct."
The Heartland Institute has been named a 2014 top-rated nonprofit organization by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.
In a written statement, Gwendalyn Carver, development director at The Heartland, said, "We are excited to be named a 2014 Top-Rated Nonprofit. We are proud of our accomplishments this year. We are making a difference in national debates over climate change, Common Core State Standards, replacing Obamacare, and cutting taxes and repealing unnecessary regulations. It's wonderful to be recognized for that work!"
Heartland received the award based on the large number of positive reviews it received online from volunteers, donors, elected officials, and other audiences it serves. One reviewer wrote this:
"The Heartland Institute is an oasis in a desert. They have very creatively put together a group of creditable experts in a number of critical disciplines that can weigh in on issues that are plaguing our society. Most of the issues are created in Washington by persons that 'don't know what they don't know.' I am amazed by the amount of information that is assembled for publications that deal with Environment (Climate Control), Education (Core Curriculum) and Budget and Taxes (Pensions). Joe Bast and his staff put it all together for those of us that still believe that the best government is the one that governs least."
Said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonproits, "Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever. People with direct experience with Heartland have voted that the organization is making a real difference."
GreatNonprofits has been called "the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofit organizations."
On Thursday, incoming Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, named Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, as president pro tempore. The Senate will meet next week when Gardiner takes over from current Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Destin. Richter served as president pro tempore under Gaetz.
"As a veteran of the Vietnam War, a business owner and a family man who worked his way from a bank janitor to a bank president, Garrett brings a range of personal and professional experiences to the Senate that allow him to relate to people from all walks of life and to build consensus without compromising principle," said Gardiner on Thursday. "He has a contagious energy and a strong work ethic that will be a valuable asset as we work to build our policy agenda."
Calling himself the "true conservative," Palm Coast Republican Travis Hutson is moving his money from his current Florida House accounts to a Florida Senate campaign. Hutson will take on Rep. Doc Renuart, R-Ponte Vedra Beach, in a special primary on Jan. 27 to see who replaces former Sen. John Thrasher in Tallahassee.
On Thursday, Hutson announced he was moving $300,000 into his Senate campaign.
"We are excited to hit the ground running in my special election campaign for Senate District 6," said Hutson. "I look forward to delivering the message to Northeast Florida that I am the true conservative in this race who is committed to reducing government waste and spending, improving our education system, and growing the economy and job base in Northeast Florida. I am passionate about our district, and it is important to me to help us continue to thrive, as well as enhance the future of Northeast Florida."
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott issued an order lowering costs for Lifetime Sportsman's Licenses for Floridians 21 and younger. From Nov. 24-Dec. 31, the cost of the license for those Floridians will be lowered from $1,000 to $500.
"Our state's natural treasures give families wonderful opportunities for both fishing and hunting from the Panhandle to the Keys," Scott said. "This Lifetime Sportsman's License will provide Florida's youth with the opportunity to spend time outdoors with their families. Fishing and hunting are time-honored traditions in our state, and I encourage all Floridians to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors."
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., weighed in on last week's election results and insisted things will be better in Washington, D.C., with Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Democrats not in charge of the Senate for the next two years.
Yoho penned an op-ed over at The Hill on Wednesday, insisting voters were "tired" of President Barack Obama's "one-sided policies and all of the dysfunction in our nation's capital."
"Coming to the end of my first term in office, I can tell you that, from my perspective, the American people have graded the 113th Congress and our grade is not impressive," Yoho wrote. "I understand their frustration. However, if we take a closer look at the main cause of this dysfunction, we will find it leads to the desk of one particular senator: Harry Reid."
But even with Republicans controlling both chambers, Yoho said the GOP has to prove itself to American voters.
"With Tuesday's results, the American people have granted complete control of Congress to the GOP," Yoho wrote. "We have been given very short reins for two years to lead one third of government. The people have allowed us to govern but only if we can earn their trust. We can show that we are worthy of that trust again by doing what is right for America and creating results, not excuses. It's time for us to lead and regain the trust of the American people. I look forward to the task at hand."
On Wednesday, in the lame-duck session, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize funding for the National Estuary Program (NEP). The bill was championed by two congressmen from Florida: Republican Bill Posey and Democrat Patrick Murphy. The two congressmen wanted federal funds to protect estuaries including the Indian River Lagoon.
"This common-sense plan will help provide critical funding for our nation's estuaries, and make available additional funding to estuaries that are experiencing urgent and challenging ecological problems, including our own Indian River Lagoon," Posey said on Wednesday. "I'm pleased to see this important legislation move forward in a strongly bipartisan manner."
"It is great to see the House act swiftly on the National Estuary Program to help support the health of our waterways," Murphy said. "The Treasure Coast will directly benefit because this bill includes our bipartisan proposal to prioritize the Indian River Lagoon. With the health of our economy directly tied to our waterways, this common-sense measure is well-deserving of the overwhelming bipartisan support it received today, and I hope that the Senate quickly follows suit."
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, talked immigration problems, economic ties and combating drugs when he met Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández on Wednesday.
"A strong U.S.-Honduras alliance is key to addressing some of the most pressing security threats of our hemisphere," said Rubio. "Working together to expand cooperation and strengthen our efforts to stop illicit human, drug and weapon trafficking is critical to both America's security and that of Latin America.
"Given the recent wave of unaccompanied children, it should be clear to all that a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Honduras is critical to the security and future of our hemisphere," Rubio added. "To end the hopelessness that contributes to illegal immigration, we must work together to address the crushing poverty and deadly violence that exists in Honduras, in addition to making sure the Honduran people do not mistake perceived 'ambiguities' in our immigration policies as incentives to risk their lives coming to the U.S. illegally. I look forward to improving U.S.-Honduras relations as we work toward achieving lasting peace and stability in the region."
U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., unveiled the Contain Ebola and Stop the Epidemic (CEASE) Act on Wednesday.
Ross's bill would give the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the ability to stop planes landing with passengers from nations impacted by Ebola. The proposal would also stop consular officers from issuing visas to those who come from Ebola-impacted nations or traveled through them. The travel and visa bans would be lifted when the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determine the countries are free of Ebola.
"Now that the United States is free of the Ebola virus disease, we must begin implementing a process that will keep our country safe from a potential future outbreak," Ross said on Wednesday. "Craig Spencer, a doctor who helped treat Ebola patients in West Africa, returned home to New York to find he had become sick with the virus. Spencer was released from the hospital this week, but President Obama's Ebola czar, Ron Klain, told MSNBC, 'we're going to see occasional additional cases of Ebola in our country. This is not the last one.' Klain's statement does not provide my constituents and I comfort.
"If passed, I believe banning flights and banning the issuance of visas to those traveling from countries experiencing an Ebola epidemic will reduce the threat of an outbreak within our borders," Ross added. "The CEASE Act will implement common-sense safeguards to protect American citizens from this deadly virus. Ebola is still devastating areas of Africa, especially in both Guinea and Sierra Leone, which is why we must keep our guard up. Until the CDC can ascertain that Ebola has been contained and eradicated overseas, we must be vigilant in keeping Americans safe by being proactive instead of reactive."
"Mia has proven herself with consistent ability. She's loyal to the people she represents," said Pafford. "She's taken the time and put in the hard work to know the issues very well," Pafford said. "Her commitment to improve the health of every Floridian, especially its youngest people, is a credit to Mia and a huge benefit to Democrats in the House of Representatives. All of us are lucky she'll be back as leader pro tem."Jones has represented HD 14 since 2008 and previously served as the Democratic leader pro tempore from 2013-14.
"I look forward to working with Mark to solidify the caucus as one body, to recognize the importance of standing as one, and fighting as one, for the things we believe in," Jones said. "Now it really becomes a greater responsibility to stand united as Democrats to fight for what's most important to us."
The House Democratic Caucus will convene at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, to elect its leader. The elected leader submits his or her nominee for Democratic leader pro tempore for approval of the caucus.
Jacksonville attorney Paul Renner has filed to run for the Florida House seat vacated by Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Palm Coast. Hutson is running for the Senate seat vacated by former Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine.
Renner, a Navy veteran, lost to Jay Fant by two votes in the Republican primary back in August for a House seat representing parts of Duval County. Renner had the support of Thrasher and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., against Fant.
Tea party leader Derek Hankerson, who lost to Thrasher in a primary in August, has told the media that he will run for the House seat vacated by Hutson.
Earlier this week, businessman Donald O'Brien, who chaired the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, filed to run for the seat.
Retired Navy Capt. Dave Sullivan, the chairman of the Flagler County Republican Executive Committee, has expressed interest in running for the seat which represents all of Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia counties. The special primary has been set for Jan. 27, 2015, with the special election to be held April 7.
Prominent Flagler County businessman Donald O'Brien became the first candidate to file in the special election to replace state Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Palm Coast, submitting his paperwork to Tallahassee this week. Hutson is running for the Senate seat vacated by former Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine.
O'Brien has been in Palm Coast since 1990. Currently with Hayward Brown, O'Brien has long been active in the area, working with Barnett Bank in Volusia and Flagler counties before serving as a senior VP and CFO with Cypress Bank which was based out of Palm Coast. O'Brien also was a co-owner of Coast Title Insurance Agency. Still active with the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, O'Brien is a previous chairman of the group.
While he is the first candidate to file for the seat, O'Brien could soon have company. Retired Navy Cpt. Dave Sullivan, the chairman of the Flagler County Republican Executive Committee, has expressed interest in running for the seat which represents all of Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia counties. The special primary has been set for Jan. 27, 2015, with the special election to be held April 7.
As he readies to take the gavel this month, incoming Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, continues to build his team.
On Wednesday, Crisafulli named Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, as deputy majority leader and whip, serving under incoming House Majority Leader Dana Young, R-Tampa.
"With a new Republican supermajority in the Florida House of Representatives, the deputy majority leader/whip will have a critical leadership role in the Florida House," Crisafulli said on Wednesday. "I can think of no better person to fill this important position than Rep. Jim Boyd.
"Rep. Boyd has earned the respect of Republican and Democrat members alike," Crisafulli continued. "He has proven himself as a great leader and someone who can effectively communicate the conservative principles and beliefs we both share. He is someone I trust and someone that I rely on for counsel. I firmly believe there is no one better suited to serve as whip and I look forward to working with him over the next two years."
A writer for one of the leading conservative outlets insists U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., ranks as the GOP's best hope to pick up the White House in 2016.
Cliff Smith over at the American Spectator argues Rubio matches up well against former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, noting his youth and experience on foreign policy match up well against her.
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The word is that Florida Senator Marco Rubio will decide "within weeks" whether or not to seek the presidency. The dynamic young senator has been talked up as a potential presidential candidate ever since Florida voters sent him to Washington. However, if prominent pundits are to be believed, his White House prospects have been on a roller coaster: down when he voted for an immigration reform bill that angered some conservatives, up when he outlined an innovative new approach to dealing with poverty, and so on. Yet Rubio remains what he always has been: a top-tier candidate with a few vulnerabilities but numerous strengths that could make him the best candidate in 2016.
Rubio's pluses are fairly obvious. He's young — only 45 by election day — not to mention handsome. He hails from one of the largest swing-states in the country. As a Hispanic, he's part of the fastest growing ethnic group in America. He is also one of the most dynamic speakers in politics today in either party, and he has an inspiring rags-to-riches story, as the son of immigrants who made their living as a bartender and a maid. This sort of optimistic, positive, everyman demeanor has great appeal to swing-voters, as Senator-elect Cory Gardner demonstrated quite clearly in his nearly perfect takedown of soon-to-be ex-Senator Mark Udall.
The article can be read here.
After placing second behind U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., moved to the Florida Panhandle. Now that he is looking to run again in 2016, Huckabee intends to keep his operations based out of Arkansas but Florida will be playing a role in his efforts.
The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that Huckabee's team is looking at office space in Little Rock. Huckabee and close advisers will be hunkering down for strategy meetings in both Arkansas and Destin in the weeks to come as they look ahead to 2016.
On Wednesday, Florida TaxWatch released a report showcasing data from the Tax Foundation's 2015 Business Tax Climate Index which showed Florida had the fifth best business climate in the country, ahead of other large states.
"Florida's tax structure is one of the many factors that makes Florida a good place to do business," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, on Monday. "However, there is always room for improvement. Instead of focusing on Florida's fifth-place ranking, policymakers should look at where they can make needed reforms to help welcome additional capital, more jobs, and further economic growth to the Sunshine State."
Florida's high ranking comes in part due to not having a state income tax but Florida TaxWatch staff insist the Sunshine State can do more by cutting sales, excise, communications and other taxes.
"Other states are taking significant steps to improve their business tax climate," said Kurt Wenner, the vice president of tax research for Florida TaxWatch. "Florida lawmakers have an opportunity to use the tax ranking information to address real tax reform in our state, such as reducing or eliminating the sales tax on commercial leases, reducing the communications services tax, eliminating the tangible personal property tax, and collecting lawfully owed sales and use taxes on Internet purchases."
The Florida TaxWatch report can be read here.
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) came out against President Barack Obama's call for Internet neutrality on Tuesday.
"AIF believes the action by President Obama to call on the Federal Communications Commission to aggressively regulate Internet services is not in the best interest of Florida businesses and the economy," said former U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney, the president and CEO of AIF, on Tuesday. "While we share the same beliefs in terms of an open and transparent Internet, AIF believes the Internet has flourished with little regulation to date and believes the federal government should not try to micromanage Internet access.
"AIF encourages the FCC not to make massive unilateral changes to Internet regulation that would disrupt the free-market benefits, including increasing investments and furthering technological advances," Feeney added.
Roll Call released its list of the best congressional campaigns of the 2014 elections on Monday and gave high marks to Democrat Gwen Graham who defeated U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., last week.
Roll Call wrote the following about Graham's campaign:
She was House Democrats' best recruit of the cycle -- a fundraising machine who went on television 20 weeks before Election Day in the 2nd District. Even more to her credit, Graham won the Florida Panhandle in a wave year for Republicans.
Graham had help from her father, former Sen. Bob Graham, in her underdog bid to unseat Republican Rep. Steve Southerland II. But she also had a formidable lieutenant running her campaign, Julia Gill Woodward.
For example, ahead of an early fall debate, the event organizer denied Woodward's request for reserved seating on the front row. So she asked 28 staffers and volunteers to arrive 3 hours before the debate doors opened. At the debate, Southerland was forced to stare at an entire front row of Graham loyalists, including Bob Graham and former first lady Adele Graham.
The entire list can be read here.
On Monday, the day before Veterans Day, U.S. VA Secretary Bob McDonald announced plans for a massive reorganization of the department as it tries to restore confidence after reports emerged that VA hospitals across the nation altered wait lists. In Phoenix, where VA medical centers altered wait lists to show less of a backlog for treatment, 40 veterans died waiting for medical care.
McDonald told CNN on Monday that the department had already disciplined 5,600 employees and some of them would be fired. McDonald also promised more attention to customer service and plans to cut down on wait times.
"This is going to be the largest reorganization of the Department of Veterans Affairs since its establishment," McDonald told CNN on Monday.
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., the chairman of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, sounded a skeptical note on Monday.
"New plans, initiatives and organizational structures are all well and good, but they will not produce their intended results until VA rids itself of the employees who have shaken veterans' trust in the system," Miller said. "So far VA hasn't done that – as evidenced by the fact that the majority of those who caused the VA scandal are still on the department payroll. I'm disappointed that instead of fully embracing the new firing authorities Congress and President Obama gave VA as part of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act, the department has shied away from them and even added more bureaucratic red tape such as additional appeals and interminable stints on paid leave. No one doubts that reforming VA is a tough job, but getting rid of failed executives should be the easiest part – not the most difficult."
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., came out swinging at President Barack Obama's call for Internet neutrality on Monday.
"The Internet is one of the greatest economic stories in all of history, one whose openness has given people unprecedented opportunities to innovate and create jobs," Rubio said on Monday. "President Obama's announced support for more government regulation of the Internet threatens to restrict Internet growth and increase costs on Internet users. Furthermore, applying heavy-handed Title II classification to Internet service sends the wrong message to international stakeholders that look to the United States for leadership in Internet governance, and undermines our support for an open Internet, free of government intervention.
"Instead of reclassifying Internet service under Title II of the Telecommunications Act, the FCC should allow Congress to update this law," Rubio added. "I believe it should be a top priority of the new Congress to provide clarity on the FCC's role in the modern communications landscape."


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'Hounds expect to stay at high level
Since Ryan Alexander took over as coach of the Grove City High School baseball team in 2009, the Greyhounds have reached 20 wins in all six seasons.
Mattox places second at state
Central Crossing High School wrestling coach Jamie Ramirez was left looking for more after the Division I state tournament.
Boys Basketball
'Hounds fall short against Jerome in district final
When Greg Waits took over the Grove City High School boys basketball program 12 years ago, the Greyhounds adopted the motto of "go hard or go home."
Ready Roundup
Brooks settles for fifth at state
As it settled in that he had finished fifth in his first state wrestling tournament, Ready High School freshman Caleb Brooks found it difficult not to kick himself a bit.
Comets capture district title
After winning the program's first district title, the Central Crossing High School wrestling team is looking for more.
Grove City Christian Roundup
Coach optimistic about future of boys program
Grove City Christian School boys basketball coach Chris Timlin already is looking forward to next season.
Boys Basketball
Grove City defeats Davidson in district tournament
The Grove City High School boys basketball team earned a return trip to Marysville with a 77-69 win over visiting Hilliard Davidson in a Division I district tournament second-round game March 6.
'Hounds enjoy state experience
Jenny Seibert thought she was done competing for the Grove City High School gymnastics team after she tied for ninth on balance beam in the district meet Feb. 28 at Worthington Kilbourne.
Ready Roundup
Girls team falls in overtime in district final
During Joe Lang's 34-year tenure as coach, the Ready High School girls basketball team has made 12 appearances in district finals.
Comets sending nine to district tournament
The Central Crossing High School wrestling team had six champions Feb. 28 en route to a runner-up finish in a Division I sectional tournament at Marysville.
Ready Roundup
Boys bowlers advance to state tournament
One of Ready High School junior Chris McCarty's fondest childhood memories is of him and his family celebrating one of his birthdays at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl.
Swimming & Diving
Koethke captures state title
Moments after winning the first state championship in the history of the Grove City High School swimming and diving program, Kalvin Koethke dutifully took his place atop the podium and received his Division I 50-yard freestyle title medal.
Boys Basketball
'Hounds to face 'tough' Wildcats
The Grove City High School boys basketball team will look for a berth in a Division I district semifinal when it plays host to 32nd-seeded Hilliard Davidson on Friday, March 6.
Girls Basketball
Comets finish season with positive effort
Despite a subpar record, Central Crossing High School girls basketball coach Neil Hohman was pleased with his team's effort this season.
Greyhounds' Maynard qualifies for state meet
Senior Erin Maynard of the Grove City High School gymnastics team qualified to compete on vault in the individual state meet Saturday, March 7, at Hilliard Bradley.
Boys Basketball
'Hounds hope for long run in tourney
Grove City High School boys basketball coach Greg Waits hopes the postseason brings the best out of his team.
Girls Basketball
Hutchison, Mitchell lead Grove City over Kilbourne
The Grove City High School girls basketball team advanced to the second round of the Division I district tournament with a 55-45 win at Worthington Kilbourne on Feb. 23.
Ready Roundup
Offense improving for boys basketball team
Over its first 15 games, the Ready High School boys basketball team scored 50 or more points just twice and averaged only 33.7 points.
Swimming & Diving
Koethke, relay advance to state
As Kalvin Koethke of the Grove City High School boys swimming and diving team prepares to participate in his second consecutive Division I state meet, he remembers at least one lesson from last year.
Comets finish sixth in league
The Central Crossing High School gymnastics team scored 109.8 points to place sixth in the eight-team OCC-Capital Division meet Feb. 14 at Dublin Coffman.
Ready Roundup
Girls coach hopes draw leads to district repeat
During the postseason drawing, Ready High School girls basketball coach Joe Lang seized what he believes could be an opportunity for his team to defend its Division III district championship.
Swimming & Diving
Greyhounds, Koethke turn attention to district
Kalvin Koethke of the Grove City High School boys swimming and diving team faces a favorable road in his attempt to reach his second consecutive Division I state meet.
Girls Basketball
'Hounds see themselves in Kilbourne
Grove City High School girls basketball coach Dale Corbett believes his team will face a similar style of play when it visits Worthington Kilbourne for a Division I district tournament first-round game Saturday, Feb. 21.
Boys Basketball
Grove City aims to enter tourney on roll
After losing at Gahanna 63-47 on Feb. 10, the Grove City High School boys basketball team responded with a season-best offensive output in a 101-68 win over visiting Lancaster on Feb. 13.
Grove City Christian Roundup
Boys basketball team preparing for tourney
The Grove City Christian School boys basketball team will visit Berne Union on Friday, Feb. 20, in preparation for the Division IV district tournament.
Comets ousted by nemesis Marysville
For the second consecutive season, the Central Crossing High School wrestling team came within one dual victory of reaching a quarterfinal of the Division I state team tournament at Ohio State's St. John Arena.
Girls Basketball
Central Crossing looks to avenge loss to Monarchs
The Central Crossing High School girls basketball team enters its regular-season finale against visiting Marysville on Friday, Feb. 13, looking to avenge a 44-40 loss to the Monarchs on Jan. 16.
Boys Basketball
Russell is bright spot for Comets
When Anthony Mangette took over the Central Crossing High School boys basketball program, he immediately knew that then-sophomore Andrew Russell belonged on the team.
Ready Roundup
Boys bowling squad rolling into postseason
With five seniors, including ThisWeek Athlete of the Year Paige Sutfin, leading the way last season, the Ready High School girls bowling team won the Central Ohio High School Bowling Conference-Central Division and reached the Division II state tournament.
Seibert's return lifts Greyhounds
The Grove City High School gymnastics team struggled in the first half of the season without senior Jenny Seibert in its lineup, posting a high score of only 115.675 points and a low of 99.6.
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