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Preheat oven to 350°F.
Season spinach with salt to taste.
Put into oiled, 2 quart casserole.
Sprinkle with cheese.
With the back of a spoon, make 6 little wells, evenly spaced, about 1 inch deep, on the surface of the spinach.
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Best Radiation Therapy Schools: List of Top U.S. Schools
Learn about top programs for earning a degree in radiation therapy. Research the schools, rankings, programs and locations to make an informed decision.
School Overview
The field of radiation therapy, which combines science and medicine, is commonly studied at the bachelor's degree level. Two such 4-year programs are available at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland and the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. A list of other programs is also provided. All of the programs listed are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Top Radiation Therapy Schools
1. Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR
Oregon Health & Science University ranked third in primary care and 37th in research in 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. Students who have earned an associate's degree in radiologic technology can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy. One of 28 academic programs at the school, it is also available to those with a radiologic technology certificate from a JRCERT-accredited institution or who have completed the required 60-semester hour prerequisites. After completing a 1-hour online training course, all applicants must complete 40 hours of radiation therapy observation prior to admittance into the program. Once admitted, students will complete a 71-credit curriculum including classroom instruction, laboratory time, oncology study and clinical practice.
2. University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE
Ranked 14th in primary care, as well as among the top 100 research medical schools of 2010 by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Nebraska Medical Center offers the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science Technology program. Students pursue this accredited program through the Radiation Science Technology Education division at the School of Allied Health Professions. In order to be admitted, students must complete 35 semester hours of core university classes from an accredited college or university. This includes a college level computer content course, for which documentation must be shown. Specifically, this program is 12 months, or 42 hours, in length, and, in addition to the prerequisites of this degree plan, a certificate in radiography is also required. Students gain clinical experience from participation in a clinical rotation at one of seven medical centers around Nebraska.
List of Good Schools with Radiation Therapy Programs
|School Name
|Grand Valley State University
|Radiation therapy students at GVSU benefit from small class sizes, a cohort program and clinical experiences in a downtown Grand Rapids location
|Allendale, MI
|Ohio State University
|Following prerequisites and general education credits, a 6-semester radiation therapy program at OSU leads to a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences degree.
|Columbus, OH
|Oregon Health and Science University
|Over a 5-year span, this school's radiation therapy graduates have reported a 98% pass rate on the ARRT national exam
|Portland, OR
|Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
|Three years of basic radiography courses and clinical experiences result in an associate's degree in radiography and preparedness for the ARRT Radiographer exam; radiation therapy courses begin in the fourth year and graduates qualify for the ARRT radiation therapy exam
|Carbondale, IL
|St. Louis University
|The radiation therapy program at the Doisy College of Health Sciences boasts a 6:1 student-faculty ratio and an 88% first-time pass rate for the certification exam
|St. Louis, MO
|Texas State University
|Admission decisions for the 2.5-year program are based upon students' transcripts from the two years of prerequisite credits; status as a registered radiographer can be helpful for qualifying
|San Marcos, TX
|University of Alabama - Birmingham
|A 2.5 year pre-professional stage is followed by a 2-year professional stage in order to earn a Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences
|Birmingham, AL
|University of Nebraska
|In addition to the bachelor's degree offered at this school, a post-baccalaureate professional certificate is offered
|Omaha, NE
|Virginia Commonwealth University
|The 3-year professional program (following 27 prerequisite credits) leads to a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences
|Richmond, VA
|Wayne State University
|Admission to the 6-semester Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program is preceded by completion of 62 credit hours of prerequisites
|Detroit, MI
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Since I had some free time in the kitchen today, I decided to get a little crazy trying a complicated recipe that I'd never attempt on a weeknight. Apparently I was making such a mess running around the kitchen manically, Leela was getting a little nervous.
And Smokey, well, was not.
Even hubby took one look at the mess I was making and announced he's picking up a meat-loaded pizza for his dinner. Heh, his loss.
When we go out for good Italian food, I usually order a cheese-less pizza, pasta with red sauce, minestrone, etc. for vegan options. I always eyeball gnocchi on the menu even though I won't order because it's not vegan. But it looks so good when hubby orders it, these tender little blobs of potato slathered in sauce. I decided I was craving that tonight, but didn't have regular potatoes, only sweet potatoes from our last farm box.
So I challenged myself to turn them into a gnocchi fusion dish making a complete mess of the kitchen in the process and taking a huge gamble since I've never attempted to make gnocchi before. The recipe, while messy, came out great merging sweet potatoes, chickpea flour, curry, coconut, and tomatoes.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Tomato Curry Sauce
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While the sweet potatoes were boiling, I started the tomato curry sauce to get it simmering while the gnocchi was created.
The sweet potato mixture is very light and fluffy in the the food processor, too fluffy to roll like dough as many traditional gnocchi recipes call for.
But that's okay, because it was much easier and faster to just drop spoon full blobs into the boiling water.
They did turn the water orange and the size and shape of the gnocchi was not exactly uniform little footballs, but that's okay – more authentic I think. :-)
Luckily the finished product was gorgeous and smelled wonderful with curry, coconut, and tangy tomato aromas flowing from the plate.
I guess this dish is American fusion at it's finest with Indian curry flavors in a Italian-like dish with a little Thai flare, but that's fun right?
And curry is just perfect with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and coconut to me. So, if you have time and feel like making a mess of your kitchen, give this recipe a try! :-)


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Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
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The rise of the Asian fashion market means up and coming designers no longer exclusively eye New York or Paris as launching pads for their careers. Nor does the industry expect that the next generation will hail from one of the traditional fashion capitols. Think Hong Kong's Henry Lau. In addition to its proximity to the juggernaut of the Chinese market, for example, Hong Kong is home to major brands like Gucci, D&G, LV and Prada – all of which need new talent to thrive and evolve.
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Tarana Mayes
I'm no longer a journalist, but I can't stop asking questions. Ten years in the news businesses and it seems I am permanently wired to find a good story. Come with me as I trace the steps of the next great artists and designers and tell the stories of a generation whose work you'll soon see in the brands you touch, the movies you go to and the galleries you enter.
Blog posts by Tarana Mayes
Hong Kong fashion talent on the rise
Posted January 21, 2015
Reality TV frames up the next great furniture designer
Posted January 16, 2015
Furniture design is the latest addition to the competition TV landscape, with "Framework" on Spike TV and "Ellen's Design Challenge" set to premiere on HGTV (and screen at aTVfest, Feb. 5 – 7 in Atlanta).
Beyond Google Glass: Geoffrey Beene scholarship winner makes wearable tech beautiful
Posted January 9, 2015
Imagine a high-end piece of jewelry whose materials – the finest silver and semi-precious stones - elegantly camoflauge a host of technology designed to maximize your personal performance. Haven't you seen this somewhere? The MICA bracelet at Barney's? Tory Burch for Fitbit? No.
The making of a viral wedding video
Posted January 5, 2015
Before the holidays, you may have shared, "Liked" or received Savannah College of Art and Design alum Tony Pombo's (M.F.A., film and television, 2008) viral wedding video. His Atlanta-based production company Iris Films documented a husband (Steven) surprising his wife (Kelli) with an epic anniversary celebration, then watched the social media stratosphere explode with admiration. It's proof that good work speaks for itself.
Happy Holidays
Posted December 23, 2014
Happy Holidays from the SCAD blog! It has been a pleasure throughout the year to share your stories and your work, work like you'll see enclosed from our talented students and alumni. The blog's mission is to share the best in art and design. Thanks for making it so easy and for submitting your art for inclusion in our card. Best wishes in 2015, and keep us 'posted'. "Limerick" Annie Tyner, graphic design and illustration
Where to look for the next big idea in design? The university.
Posted December 17, 2014
Given, there's a universal quality to "good design." But how far does universal go? When it comes to solving for design dilemmas and implementing these solutions in city-specific ways, does good design really mean the same thing in New York, London, Paris? Across all continents?
Submit your art for Thread's holiday card
Posted December 12, 2014
We're making a list of our favorite holiday-inspired art by our talented student body at Savannah College of Art and Design. Students, submit an original work that captures the festivity of the season to email@example.com by 12 a.m. EST on December 22 for a chance to be featured in the blog's second annual holiday card.
Art in the age of social media: i feel ya artists weigh in
Posted December 9, 2014
The convergence of our celebrity culture and the proliferation of platforms for visibility have succeeded in putting artists on a pedestal. In an environment where, as the saying goes, 'content is king', we've come to perceive those who create it as being the ultimate authorities. But is the artist really the authority? And does being called an artist make you one?
André 3000 and SCAD open i feel ya in Miami
Posted December 4, 2014
Savannah College of Art and Design and André 3000 Benjamin opened the co-produced exhibition i feel ya at Mana Miami this week, letting the public in on their longstanding relationship. The crowds that flocked to the VIP reception represented interests as diverse as the pieces in the installation, from SCAD alumni and students in fields like performance, sequential art and film, to die hard fans of hip-hop.
Director Greg Brunkalla to André 3000 Benjamin: 'I feel ya.'
Posted December 1, 2014
Director Greg Brunkalla (B.F.A., video/film, 2001) belongs to the triumvirate of artists whose work comprises the Savannah College of Art and Design exhibition, i feel ya (Dec. 3 – 14 at Mana Miami). André 3000 Benjamin's signature jumpsuits, worn during Outkast's 20th anniversary reunion tour, anchor the exhibit and inspired Greg's film, Trumpets.
Made in the South artisans to watch
Posted November 25, 2014
The fifth installment of Garden & Gun's Made in the South Awards issue is on newsstands. Who better to partner with to honor regional artisans than Savannah College of Art and Design, a clearinghouse of emerging makers? Before they were announced, this year's Made in the South trophy-takers in the categories of Outdoor, Food, Home, Drink and Style & Design were celebrated at SCAD. Below are a few of our own Made in the South stars who got their start in SCAD classrooms.
Congratulations, graduates! SCAD commencement in pictures.
Posted November 24, 2014
Here's to the 413 new alumni from Savannah College of Art and Design who graduated in the university's 35th commencement ceremonies. We agree with Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher's characterization of you as individuals and as a class: you are brilliant 'containers of gifts that you will share with the world.' Please keep us posted on all that you do.
The creative pursuits of André 3000 Benjamin
Posted November 21, 2014
It was one of the most anticipated musical acts in years: the Outkast 20th anniversary reunion. And it's not over…quite yet. The 47 jumpsuits, donned on stage during the tour by the Grammy Award-winning duo's André 3000, are getting a second life when they go on display in the exhibition i feel ya: SCAD + André 3000 Benjamin (Dec. 3 – 14 at Mana Miami).
What is branded entertainment? Ask Stafford Green.
Posted November 18, 2014
Branded entertainment is pervasive. You've probably shared, "Liked" or been the target of such campaigns without even knowing how this content gets made. Stafford Green, honorary chairman of branded entertainment at Savannah College of Art and Design, is hoping to change that.
Outdoors in focus: photos of national parks question our intentions
Posted November 13, 2014
It's that time of year when most of us change our focus from outdoors to in. But not Savannah College of Art and Design graduate student Marc Newton (M.F.A., photography). He's preparing to unveil his thesis project Constructed Paradise (Nov. 14 – 18 at Non-Fiction Gallery), which sent him on a two-year jaunt through the country's most treasured natural landmarks.
Lead animators behind Big Hero 6 on making Baymax and careers in animation
Posted November 11, 2014
Disney Animation's Big Hero 6 raked in one of the biggest opening weekend box offices ever for a Disney film, $56.2 million. When audiences screened the blockbuster at Savannah Film Festival several weeks before the official release, they also heard from a couple of the heroes behind the film.
Savannah College of Art and Design's catalog goes mobile
Posted November 4, 2014
Over the last ten years, Savannah College of Art and Design's course catalog has reflected the evolution of art and design. Now the vehicle for SCAD's catalog has evolved, too.
Getting down to business at Savannah Film Festival
Posted October 30, 2014
Don't let the 90 screenings at Savannah Film Festival fool you. Savannah College of Art and Design's week-long celebration of film is about more than art. It's about the transactions and preparation that make it possible for us to experience the art. It's about business: the elephant in most festival venues this week. Or if you're film student Yang Xiao (M.F.A., film and television student), it's the spaceship.
Furniture's career path runs through High Point
Posted October 22, 2014
If design is the intermediary between humans and experience, then furniture design holds the answers for how we interact with and experience our surroundings. You may never have thought about your furniture in this way, but it is the prevailing subject that rules the minds of furniture design students, in addition to materials, style, sustainability, comfort and function. There's also the business reality to consider.
Savannah Film Festival rewind: honoree portraits of 2013
Posted October 10, 2014
In the midst of the count down to Savannah Film Festival 2014 (Oct. 25 - Nov. 1), a batch of Adam Kuehl's distinctive portraits of Savannah College of Art and Design's honorees went up in Jen Library. From where the portraits hang in Jen's study rooms, it's hard to decipher who is ogling whom. Do the students glance up between chapters to study the faces of the film icons whose paths they want to trace?


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I can hardly believe that this is my 10th N.C. One Bite at a Time! What a fun year plus it's been exploring my part of North Carolina and acclimating to living in this beautiful, food-loving state.
Here are some of the new things that I've discovered in the past few months.
My husband and I have found our new fave North Raleigh spot for Indian food, and it's Swad. Their lunch buffet is affordable ($10 during the week and $12 on the weekends), and their dinner is just as good. My favorites are their Chicken Tikka Masala and the Paneer Masala.


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My wedding was a dream thanks to One Atlantic. All my guests raved about how wonderful the venue and food were; I couldn't have asked for a better day.
PERFECTION is the only word I could use to describe my wedding!!! From the venue to the staff to the ease of the whole process.. It was perfect! One Atlantic is Awesome!!
One Atlantic is the most beautiful venue!! The food for both cocktail hour and dinner was so fresh and delicious. Everyone commented on how great the food tasted and how much food there was. The ceremony space is gorgeous! Elizabeth was our officiant and she did a amazing job! Everyone said it was the most loving, special, and unique ceremony they have ever witnessed. Daniella was our event coordinator and she made sure everything was perfect that day. Both Elizabeth and Daniella were very helpful and responsive throughout the whole wedding planning process. We would highly recommend this venue for any occasion!
Where to even begin! The entire team at One Atlantic made the wedding planning process a pleasure. People say that wedding planning is stressful and hard, and they made it all the exact opposite.
In addition, the views are spectacular and the food delicious. They go out of their way to accommodate family recipes to make each event unique to the couple.
We could not be happier with how the entire day went. We enjoyed every minute!
One Atlantic was everything we could have asked for and more. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the venue was and how good the food tasted. Our event coordinator Eileen helped ensure all the details fell into place, and Paul was the banquet manager and "food police" and made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of the entire night. We had an amazing evening and all I can say is that everything involving One Atlantic was perfection.
Call it love at first sight. One Atlantic has the best views of Atlantic City. It is absolutely gorgeous, the views and interior. We had a sunset wedding followed by cocktail hour and cocktail style reception. Elizabeth and her team were great to work with. It was an absolute pleasure from planning stages through to our wedding day celebration. People would ask if it was stressful planning a wedding and I would answer, NO. It couldn't have been more fun. Their web page has various vendors and their links for photography, video, music, favors and flowers made it very easy. The food is exquisite. Beautiful presentations and so amazingly delicious and creative. The day of the wedding was so easy as we were guided all along the way. Their staff was very attentive and accomodating. We just enjoyed our day tremendously. Our guests raved about it. We couldn't have been happier! Thank you One Atlantic!
Staff provided professional, responsive assistance, and excellent service! Food was outstanding. I would highly recommend One Atlantic!!!
From the second we stepped foot in One Atlantic and met Elizabeth, we knew that we HAD to have our wedding at One Atlantic. From the venue, to the staff, everything was amazing! Eileen was our wedding planner and no matter what time of the night I emailed her frantic about something, she always responded and assured me everything would be perfect...and it was. There was nothing I could have, or would have changed. The view, the food, Elizabeth officiating, Eileen making all my visions come together, Liz behind me cleaning my dress while I was taking photos, and Pauls patience made my wedding my dream come true. Thank you for everything!!!!
Thank you to everyone at OA for giving Ian and I the absolute best night of our lives! From beginning to end, it was flawless. The food was incredible, the service was unbeatable, and the venue itself is breathtaking. Every single person of the OA staff is so talented, caring, and amazing in every single way. We had the pleasure of working with Daniella, Elizabeth, and Paul...and they are THE BEST! They will plan for and think of everything, even to the tiniest detail. With almost 400 on our invite list, we were a little nervous about how the service/quality would turn out, but they reassured us that it would be perfect, and it was! Our family and friends are still raving about our wedding, from the impeccable service, mouth watering cocktail hour hor d'oeuvres, to the perfectly cooked filets and sinful desserts...they all said it was the best they've ever been to (which is a big deal coming from a picky family haha). We can never thank OA enough for helping us have the most beautiful wedding we could have ever dreamed of. It was perfection ♥ One Atlantic is the dream wedding venue and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.
One Atlantic took care of everything. Dropping of and picking up stuff was so easy with Hector. Eileen took care of all the rest and Elizabeth was a wonderful minister. The food was great and Paul, the catering manager, took care of our beer and liqour needs! The venue is amazing. Our guests cannot stop talking about how bequtiful everything was! It was a magical evening.
One Atlantic surpassed all my expectations. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional. The venue is breathtaking and all of our guests continue to tell us what a great time they had. It is truly a beautiful venue with top notch service. Eileen was great and Paul was a great catering manager. On the day of, we had nothing to worry about as everything was handled perfectly. They run a tight ship!
One Atlantic is a special, one if a kind venue and the people who work there are very professional and extremely easy to work with. My wedding celebration was phenomenal and it was hugely due to Daniella and Elizabeth's help and guidance.
Our experience with the One Atlantic team was nothing short of exceptional. Our events flowed seamlessly and the team took such great care of us. Every detail was carefully coordinated and I continue to get compliments on the overall atmosphere and food.
We cannot say enough good things about One Atlantic! From the beginning, Eileen and Elizabeth were so helpful in planning our wedding. They listened to every idea I had and didn't forget one detail. They understood our budget and delivered a dream wedding we could have never imagined. Everything from the food and drinks to the view and service was absolutely perfect. The individual attention was amazing and I'd recommend them to anyone. I found the vendor suggestions so helpful - without them I wouldn't have known where to start. We will remember our perfect wedding day for the rest of our lives, and we really have One Atlantic to thank for that!
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|Reviews for The Rookie Chronicles 2: Black Ops Rising
| Kellise chapter 26 . 5/14/2014
When they first go into the base you state its a locker room, say its a lock room and then go on calling it a locker room. I assume you just missed a "er". And ok, not Mass Effect XD
| Kellise chapter 25 . 5/14/2014
This suddenly feels Mass Effect
| Kellise chapter 24 . 5/14/2014
I would like to make a point at this chapter, that your story regularly leaves me giggling like a retard to the eternal confusion of everyone around me. XD
| Kellise chapter 23 . 5/14/2014
"And interest question came to mind" (when Trents thinking about Jason VS Predator)
And an interesting
An interesting
And a question
| Kellise chapter 21 . 5/14/2014
You missed a space when Trents talking to Stern about not letting civvies into the area if they knew anything was going to go down. The number of cross overs are getting trippy but are fun.
| Kellise chapter 13 . 5/13/2014
"Wow. Youre pretty take charge" near the end. It doesnt really make any sense. Otherwise first new flaw Ive found in 13 chapters! Seems your writing got better as the stories went on. *happy*
| remember-remember chapter 40 . 3/16/2014
You sir won't believe how much I hate you for killing off all those well bult, awesome and just lovable characters like this. No really I kinda feel the last 3 chapters were rushed and I am just addicted to Jason , trent and enzo . I also love and hate the way you turned this legit halo war story into a weird insanity infused galactif Ghostbusters story who all have cool shit and who kick ass. I love it because it' really creative and fun to read ans I hait it because it just feels like a crime to mix a wonderfully set story with other video games and such. Also I didnt reconize from where all the monsters came from. One last thing, that creature in the cave under the ark, I would have preferd you to give us more detail and include it more in the story. Re-finally , I know it is hopeless but please write more about the tale of jason/trent and enzo. Thanks for a great story, made me cry and laugh.
| Noble noisii chapter 4 . 1/5/2014
Why is it T rating?
| Commissar Critical chapter 41 . 12/1/2013
Fuckin' A man. I wish you had updated this one, but I'm sure I'll like the new stories. Thanks for letting your loyal fans know the battleplan.
Commissar Critical, formerly The Critical One
| ghostleon chapter 41 . 12/1/2013
I can't wait to see your new work, even if its under a new profile. Also its good to see your back, i hope your writing career has gone well during your hiatus. I'll be watching for your new stuff.
As always your hunble reader/reviewer,
| deafarcher chapter 41 . 12/1/2013
Well I totally didn't see this coming :D
But seriously man do whatever makes you happy... it seams recently youv just got ambitious... its not your thing... originally you just rolled with it from one story to the next and we loved them all... now you seem like your restricting yourself
| Innoxious chapter 40 . 7/14/2013
"He watched the proceedings begin to wrap up. ... ... ONI had chosen to go public with the Survivors, but that's only because Trent knew they were shutting the program down" should read "Blake knew.." since trent is currently being buried.
| Innoxious chapter 35 . 7/13/2013
Just another example..."Trent rolled as he hit the ground, swinging his shotgun around and blocking away the awful mask of sickly white horror that the Creeper atop him wore. " probably should be "blasting away..."
"They reached the extraction zone and hustled into the Pelican. Trent knew that there were too many onboard, but the back ramp began closing anyway and the Pelican took off." Too many what? People on the pelican to take off? how did they take off anyway if there were too many people? did they leave kick people off or what?
Maybe i'm reading too much into this or misremembering, but if Childs said they recently 'torn away' from searching for eric/trent/thorne, then why did melissa/blake think he was dead and get together only a couple weeks after the incident?
I know the amount of criticism in my reviews far outweigh the praise, but don't let that fool you. I really do enjoy this story or i obviously wouldn't be reading it...
| Innoxious chapter 33 . 7/13/2013
"Finally, Jennifer stood up.
"Fine, whatever. I'm going to go get ready." She left. Slowly, the others rose and began to file out. Before he could leave, Trent asked Nauls,"
So I'm either really confused or you're doing the melissa/jennifer switch thing again... Also, i know this is a sequel, but you need to expand on how you reintroduce characters, or put more of their back-story in, or something similar. It's been kinda difficult remembering all the characters especially when they haven't been 'heard' from in a while and you only introduce them by their name, and sometimes only a first or last name which wasn't what they were usually called during.
| Innoxious chapter 29 . 7/13/2013
I've noticed a lot more spelling/grammar errors recently, as if you are relying to much on spell check instead of a good beta reader. Things like 'way' instead of 'wave' or a switching up names like when Jennifer and Melissa first met. Also a few things were incongruous like "Trent ... his battle rifle. He saw sprays of blood..." where Trent gave his BR to Jorge earlier.
I really enjoy the plot/story and the way you handle the crossover part, although it would be nice if you could list them or annotate them someone. While im pretty sure i have recognized all of them, it would be nice to know for sure i didnt miss any.
Anyway, keep up the good work, and i will probably go end up reading this again where i will leave my reviews more frequently so you know exactly which chapter im talking about...


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Midnight Voicesby John Saul
Caroline evanss dream was not a nightmare, and as it began evaporating into the morning light, she tried to cling to it, wanting nothing more than to retreat into the warm, sweet bliss of sleep where the joy and rapture of the dream and the reality of her life were one and the same.
Even now she could feel Brads arms around her, feel his warm breath on her cheek, feel his gentle fingers caressing her skin. But none of the sensations were as sharp and perfect as they had been a few moments ago, and her moan—a moan that had begun in anticipation of ecstasy but which had already devolved into nothing more than an expression of pain and frustration—drove the last vestiges of the dream from her consciousness.
The arms that a moment ago had held her in comfort were suddenly a constricting tangle of sheets, and the heat of his breath on her cheek faded into nothing more than the weak warmth of a few rays of sunlight that had managed to penetrate the blinds covering the bedroom window.
Only the fingers touching her back were real, but they were not those of her husband leading her into a morning of slow lovemaking, but of her eleven-year-old son prodding her to get out of bed.
"Its almost nine," Ryan complained. "Im gonna be late for practice!"
Caroline rolled over, the image of her husband rising in her memory as she gazed at her son.
So alike.
The same soft brown eyes, the same unruly shock of brown hair, the same perfectly chiseled features, though Ryans had not yet quite emerged from the softness of boyhood into the perfectly defined angles and planes that had always made everyone—men and women alike—look twice whenever Brad entered a room.
Had the person who killed him looked twice? Had he looked even once? Had he even cared? Probably not—all hed wanted was Brads wallet and watch, and hed gone about it in the most efficient method possible, coming up behind Brad, slipping an arm around his neck, and then using his other hand to shove Brads head hard to the left, ripping vertebrae apart and crushing his spinal cord.
Maybe she shouldnt have gone to the morgue that day, shouldnt have looked at Brads body lying on the cold metal of the drawer, shouldnt have let herself see death in his face.
Caroline shuddered at the memory, struggling to banish it. But she could never rid herself of that last image she had of her husband, an image that would remain seared in her memory until the day she died.
There were plenty of other people who could have identified him at the morgue. Any one of the partners in his law firm could have done it, or any of their friends. But she had insisted on going herself, certain that it was a mistake, that it hadnt been Brad at all whod been mugged in the park.
A terrible cold seized her as the memory of that evening last fall came over her. When Brad had gone out for his run around part of the lake and through the Ramble shed worried that it was too dark. But hed insisted that a good run might help him get over the jumpiness that had come over him the last couple of weeks. Shed been helping Laurie with her math homework and barely responded to Brads quick kiss before hed headed out.
Hardly even nodded an acknowledgment of what turned out to be his last words: "Love you."
Love you.
The words kept echoing through her mind six hours later when shed gazed numbly down at the face that was so utterly expressionless as to be almost unrecognizable. Love you . . . love you . . . love you . . . "I love you, too," shed whispered, her vision mercifully blurred by the tears in her eyes. But in the months that had passed since that night more than half a year ago, her tears had all but dried up. Sometimes they still came, sneaking up on her late at night when she was alone in bed, trying to fall asleep, trying to escape into the dream in which Brad was still alive, and neither the tears nor the anger were a part of her life.
Caroline wasnt quite sure when the anger had begun to creep up on her.
Not at the funeral, where shed sat with her arms holding her children close. Maybe at the burial, where shed stood clutching their hands in the fading afternoon light as if they, too, might disappear into the grave that had swallowed up her husband.
That was when shed first realized that Brad must have known hed be alone in total darkness by the time he finished his run around the lake. And both of them knew how dangerous the park was after dark. Why had he gone? Why had he risked it? But she knew the answer to those questions, too. Even if hed thought about it, hed have finished his run. That was one of the things she loved about him, that he always finished whatever he started.
Books he didnt like, but finished anyway.
Rocks that looked easy to climb, but turned out to be almost impossible to scale. Almost, but not quite.
"Well, why couldnt you have quit just once?" shed whispered as she peered out into the darkness of that evening four days after hed died. "Why couldnt you just once have said, 'This is really stupid, and turned around and come home?" But he hadnt, and she knew that even if the thought had occurred to him, he still would have finished what he set out to do. That was when anger had first begun to temper her grief, and though the anger brought guilt along with it, she also knew that it was the anger rather than the grief that had let her keep functioning during those first terrible weeks after her life had been torn apart. Now, more than half a year later, the anger was finally beginning to give way to something else, something she couldnt yet quite identify. The first shock of Brads death was over. The turmoil of emotions—the first numbness brought on by the shock of his death, followed by the grief, then the anger—was finally starting to settle down. As each day had crept inexorably by, she had slowly begun to deal with the new reality of her life. She was by herself now, with two children to raise, and no matter how much she might sometimes wish she could just disappear into the same grave in which Brad now lay, she also knew she loved her children every bit as much as she had loved their father.
No matter how she felt, their lives would go on, and so would hers. So shed gone back to work at the antique shop, and done her best to help her children begin healing from wounds the loss of their father had caused. There had been just enough money in their savings account to keep them afloat for a few months, but last week she had withdrawn the last of it, and next week the rent was due. Her financial resources had sunk even lower than those of her emotions.
"Mom?" she heard Laurie calling from the kitchen. "Is there any more maple syrup?"
Sitting up and untangling herself from the sheets—and the turmoil of her own emotions as well—Caroline shooed her son out of the room. "Go tell your sister to look on the second shelf in the pantry. There should be one more bottle. And youre not going to be late for baseball practice. I promise."
As Ryan skittered out of the room, already yelling to his sister, Caroline got out of bed, opened the blinds, and looked out at the day. As the smell of Lauries waffles filled her nostrils and the brilliant light of a spring Saturday flooded the room, Caroline shook off the vestiges of the previous nights dream.
"Were going to be all right," she told herself.
She only wished she felt as certain as the words sounded.
caroline could feel the tension as soon as she walked into the kitchen. Ryan was at the kitchen table, a deep scowl furrowing his brow as he glowered at his sister. Laurie, still three months shy of her thirteenth birthday, hadnt yet outgrown her delight in stirring up her younger brother, and this morning she was employing a tactic that never failed: she was simply acting as if she didnt know he was mad at her. Now she offered her mother a transparently bright smile that Caroline knew was intended to win her alliance in whatever quarrel had developed during the ten minutes since Ryan had left her bedroom. Shaking her head at the syrup-drenched waffle Laurie put at her place, she poured a cup of coffee, sat down, glanced at Ryan, then fixed her gaze on Laurie. "Okay, what did you do to him?" she asked.
Lauries smile weakened slightly, but she did her best not to let it fail altogether. "Nothing!" she insisted, shrugging with exaggerated innocence. "I dont know why hes mad!"
Ryans scowl deepened. "She says were going to the zoo. But you said I could play baseball this morning. Dad and I always played baseball on Saturday, and this afternoon Im supposed to meet some of the guys from school for soccer—"
"Why do you have to play baseball and soccer?" Laurie broke in. "Why cant you do something different? Why cant you do something Mom and I want to do?"
"I dont have to!" Ryan flared. "If Dad were—"
This time it was Caroline who interrupted the boy. "But hes not here." Though her voice caught, she managed to control the tears that suddenly blurred her eyes. Saturdays—especially perfect Saturdays like this one—had always been their favorite day. Before the children were born, when theyd still lived in the little apartment up near Columbia University, she and Brad had wandered endlessly, exploring the city, searching for the perfect neighborhood in which to raise their children. Just before Laurie was born, theyd found the apartment where she and the kids still lived, just a block from the park, on a street that, though not as quiet as some of those on the other side of the park, wasnt nearly as noisy as some of the West Side blocks. After Ryan was born, their Saturdays had begun focusing on the park, where theyd quickly met other young couples raising families in the city. Since Brad had died, Caroline had done her best to keep up the family activities, but everything, of course, had changed. Though last fall Brad had begun letting Ryan go to the park by himself to play baseball or soccer after school, Caroline could no longer bear the thought of either of her children being alone there. Ryan hadnt liked the new restriction, but hed gone along with it, as long as she took him on Saturdays. But Laurie, having forgotten that up until last summer shed enjoyed baseball as much as her brother, was now at the age where she wanted as little to do with her brother as possible. So Saturdays had become a tug-o-war between her two children, with Caroline put in the position of being unable to satisfy either of them. Still, she had to try. "How about if we compromise?" she suggested. "Well watch Ryan play ball this morning, and walk over to the zoo this afternoon. And after we see the zoo, maybe Ryan can still get to soccer with his friends."
The last of Lauries smile faded away. "The zoo in the park? I hate that place. The cages are awful, and all the animals look like theyd be better off dead!" Too late, Laurie heard her own words and saw the flash of pain in her mothers eyes. "I—Im sorry—" she began, but Caroline quickly shook her head.
"Its okay," she said. "Youre not even wrong. But for us all to go up to the Bronx . . ." Her voice trailed off as she silently calculated how much it would cost: including the subway, nearly thirty dollars, even if they spent nothing on snacks or even just Cokes.
Thirty dollars that a year ago would have been nothing.
Thirty dollars that now she simply didnt have.
Not with the rent unpaid, and all the credit cards maxed out.
Laurie read her mothers expression perfectly. "I have some money," she said. "Ive got more than a hundred dollars in my baby-sitting account. Why cant I take us?"
"Because youre going to need that money for college," Caroline replied. "And just because things are a little tight for me right now, were not going to raid your baby-sitting account."
"Ive got some money in my piggy bank," Ryan offered, his scowl giving way to a worried frown. "We could use that."
The phone rescued Caroline from having to figure out a way to reject Ryans offer without hurting his feelings, but as soon as she heard Claire Robinsons voice, she suspected that whatever plans she and the kids might have had for the day were about to be ruined. Her employer was using the extra cheerful tone that Caroline and the two other people who worked at Antiques By Claire had learned to recognize as the precursor to words that were going to be nowhere near as pleasant as the voice that uttered them.
"Caroline, darling?" she trilled, and Caroline could picture her sitting behind her Louis XIV desk, a cigarette between the first two fingers of her right hand as she cradled the phone on her left shoulder, flipping through the pages of an auction catalog even as she spoke. "I have the most enormous favor to ask you. And I know its a terrible imposition, but I simply dont know where else to turn!"
Caroline translated the words in her mind: Kevin and Elise either hadnt answered their phones, or had been un-swayed by Claires entreaties. But neither Kevin nor Elise needed their jobs as badly as did Caroline. Kevin had his partner, Mark, and Elise had her alimony payments. "What is it, Claire?"
"I know you always spend Saturdays with the children, and I know I have simply no right at all to ask, but is there any chance you could sit in the shop for a few hours? I hope it wont be more than two, and I cant imagine it will be more than four or five."
"I promised Ryan wed go to the park this morning, and then—"
"Then it will be perfect! Theres a Queen Anne demilune table going down at Sothebys this afternoon that I simply cant let go to anyone else. Its an exact match for the one in Estelle Hollinans foyer, and Estelle will kill us all if I dont get it for her. So if youll just be here at one, Ill duck out for no more than an hour or two."
Seeing the disappointment in both her childrens eyes as they began to suspect that they might not be going anywhere at all—park or zoo—Caroline made one last attempt at escaping from Claire. "Cant you call Kevin or Elise? The children and I always—"
The mask of cheeriness in Claires voice fell away. "No, Caro- line, I cant. Kevin and Mark went to Provincetown, and Elise has commitments."
As if I dont, Caroline thought silently.
"And, frankly, Id think youd welcome the chance to make a few dollars. Your sales havent been as good as they might be."
Though the threat wasnt made directly, Caroline could feel it as keenly as if it were a knife pressed against her throat. "Of course I can help out, Claire," she said, trying to make her defeat sound as much like a gracious gesture as she could. "Ill be there at one."
She hung up the phone, but her hand lingered on the receiver. What else? she thought.
What else can go wrong?
It was as if the thought itself had cued the phone to ring, and she jerked her fingers away from the receiver as if theyd been burned. The phone rang a second time, then a third, but Caroline simply stood there, staring mutely at it. I dont care who you are, she thought. I dont care what you want. I cant deal with it. I just cant deal with any more. But even as the thoughts formed in her mind, she rejected them. Ill get through, she decided. Whatever it is, Ill deal with it. Steeling herself, she picked up the receiver once again. "Hello?"
She instantly relaxed as she recognized Andrea Costanzas voice at the other end. Caroline had known Andrea since theyd met at Hunter College almost fifteen years before, and even though Andrea hadnt approved when Caroline had dropped out to marry Brad Evans, theyd stayed friends, and become even closer in the last five years, after Andrea had taken an apartment only two blocks from her own. "Thank God," she breathed now. "You have no idea how much I need to hear a friendly voice."
"Well, how about three friendly voices, for lunch on Tuesday?"
"I just got a call from Bev. She and Rochelle are worried about you."
Beverly Amondson and Rochelle Newman were the other two women Caroline considered her best friends—or at least she had until recently, when it seemed like she hardly heard from them anymore. "Theyre scared," Andrea had explained a month ago. "Youre single now. That makes you a threat." Shed laughed at the look of shock on Carolines face. "Oh, grow up, Caroline! Why do you think I was never invited when Rochelle threw one of her cozy little dinner parties? They were couple deals, and Im not part of a couple. Now you arent either. End of invitations."
"But that doesnt make any sense! Why would I be a threat?"
"All single women are a threat to all married women," Andrea pronounced. "You were the only exception—you never worried about me at all. And dont get me wrong. I love Bev and Rochelle. But havent you noticed they never invite single women to anything if their husbands are there? Im fine for lunch and girl talk, but thats it. And now youre part of that group. You watch."
Andrea, it turned out, had been right: Within a few weeks after Brad died, the invitations from the Amondsons and the Newmans had begun to taper off.
"Well, you can tell them Im alive, if not exactly kicking," Caroline said now, and immediately wished shed managed to sound a little more cheerful, no matter how she felt.
"Then this should make you feel better. Bev says we should all meet at Ciprianis."
Caroline burst out laughing. "Harry Ciprianis?" she repeated. "In the Sherry Netherland? You must be crazy—you could never afford it, and I sure cant anymore!"
"Ah, but Bev and Rochelle can," Andrea replied. "And they might live in their own little world of money, but they know we dont. Theyre footing the bill!"
"So Im not only off the dinner list, but now Im on the charity list?" Caroline asked, regretting the words the instant she uttered them. "Oh, God, Andrea. Im sorry—I didnt mean that the way it sounded."
"Who cares? Its true—at Ciprianis, were both charity cases. So what do you say? You sure sound like you could use a good lunch, and by 'good I mean 'expensive. Get away from your problems and let your hair down for a couple of hours."
Caroline hesitated, but not for long; suddenly the idea of sitting in the sumptuous room with her three best friends was irresistible. "Ill be there," she promised. "Hey, Im taking the kids to the park this morning. Want to meet us there?"
"God, how I wish I could," Andrea sighed. "But Ive got three kids in shelters that need foster homes, and four families to do background checks on before I can even think about matching the kids to the families."
"Why do I suspect the city isnt paying you to work on weekends?" Caroline asked.
Andrea uttered a darkly hollow chuckle. "Because youre a reasonably intelligent human being. But the kids still need homes, so hi-ho, hi-ho, its off to work I go. And if I dont get to it, Im not going to get done until dinner. See you Tuesday."
As she hung up the phone and turned back to Laurie and Ryan, Caroline felt a little better, cheered by the prospect of seeing her old friends again on Tuesday. Unless, of course, the lunch turned into nothing more than a bitter taste of what life would be like if Brad hadnt gone running in the park that night.
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Wanna know who raked in the dough this year? Find out with this list of the 100 most valuable stars of 2013. - [Vulture]
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As if people with laser pointers weren't already annoying enough, now they're aiming them at planes and endangering hundreds of lives every year. - [Death and Taxes]
Amazing football GIFs don't just grow on trees: Meet the man who spends his Sundays capturing every magical moment in the NFL. - [New York Times]
You may think you hate whiskey, but maybe you're just not trying the right ones, like these five perfect choices for whiskey "novices." - [The New York Observer]
You talkin' to me? Read this take on how subtweets are ruining Twitter. - [Salon]
Sure, public transportation is amazing and all, but having sex with a subway seat? That's maybe overreacting a little. - [Cosmopolitan]
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Woodbury man launches pro-bono handyman service
Rick Muellner is a pretty handy guy.
He singlehandedly remodeled every room of his family's split level home. When he's not updating the home, he's busy tinkering in his garage or out in the yard working on projects.
"If something's broken or not working, I am on a mission to get it right," the father of three said.
But now that the stay-at-home dad has found more free time, he's looking to put his skills to use outside his own home.


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"Very extravagant"
It was amazing. We had the King Jacuzzi Suite (Honeymoon Suite) and it was the best hotel room I've ever stayed in!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice place to stay north of downtown GR"
I would definitely stay there again. I couldn't rate it a 5 because there were a couple of things that needed attention. One was the pool and hot tub. The water was a bit cloudy for me and I didn't want to go in. I did love the snack bar on the lobby and the breakfast was very nice. Over all a good experience.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice rooms"
Wasn't in the room or hotel much except to change and sleep.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The gym didn't have towel. I let them know on the after my first day, but the second day the towel rack was empty. Otherwise, this was a great place. Very clean, friendly staff, and easy to access. I do more restaurants were around. I will probably stay here again when visiting my family.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great place"
In town for a funeral. Great location. Very comfortable bed, nice big room. Friendly staff. We'll be in town for New Years weekend and would definitely stay here if they weren't already booked.Genuine Expedia guest review
I had a short 2 days stay with the family, staying at the hotel just for sleeping, but room and lobby were clean and cozy. Good hotel at the right price.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Michigan again"
Good locationGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"This hotel was very nice for the short time!"
The hotel was VERY spacious, close to the highway, and clean. We were not expecting such a nice room for what we paid through Expedia! The hotel staff was extremely helpful.Genuine Expedia guest review
"nice hotel"
Hotel was nice, but hot water heater not working. ..cold shower one day,luke warm the next. They're working on it. Front desk clerk did give us a discount for next stay since it was already prepaid. Otherwise very nice hotel and room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
We had a very brief stay. Every detail met our expectations.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Overnight Stay"
Totally satisfied with the hotel and our stay. The only thing I wish is that during peak travel times, breakfast was extended an hour longer.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"excellent hotel and staff"
Staff was wonderful, hotel furnishings and amenities were great. Nice breakfast, does not look like a chain hotel, very cozy and comfortableGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"awesome trip"
Went to michigan for a concert will definitely stay again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"If only..."
I became excited to stay at the hotel when I noticed that there's an exercise facility and pool/hot tub. It solidified my decision to stay at the hotel, as I am training for a marathon and needed to maintain my routine. Neither the exercise room or the pool had clean towels available. The Tv in the exercise room was too high to reach and the machines […] were very close to each other. The pool was freezing cold and the hot tub was cold too. My kids wouldn't even swim, due to the frigid temps in the pool. The bed in the room was comfortable, but the pull out sofa didn't have any bedding. The front desk staff didn't want to provide additional even though I indicated in my reservation that it was needed. The best part of the stay was the free breakfast. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel is Consistently Excellent!"
I stay here every time I am in town for business. It is always a nice stay! Thank You!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Just North of Grand Rapids"
Clean and quiet.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very comfortable, near bike path"
Room (King Suite) was very clean and spacious, and bed was comfortable. Initially the room next door had a tiny dog that barked constantly, but the staff let us switch rooms right away. There is a very nice, scenic bike path across the street that takes you near downtown Grand Rapids, so we were able to leisurely bike from the hotel to Founders Brewery, […] which was awesome. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel location perfect for our stay."
Bed not very comfortable. Who every was above us clomped around ALL night long. The room next door must have had plumbing issues because our entire visit the plunger and a pile of towels sat outside the door the whole time. The hot tub was closed for repair but when we asked the.desk if there was one they said "oh yes" . Nothing about it being closed. […] The pool water was cloudy... we did not use it. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Comfortable experience"
We spent 4 nights at the Comfort Suites in Comstock Park. It was a very pleasant experience. Staff was great. The first night there were little children running up and down the hall at 11:00 pm, but after mentioning it to the staff at the desk, it did not happen again. The room was on the 4th floor near the front entrance and people could be heard talking […] in the evening so next time we stay there, we will be sure to ask for one on the back side. Otherwise it was a very pleasant stay. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel"
Comfortable, clean, close to downtown. Accepts pets for a fee.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Solid stay"
Pretty good place...but my biggest gripe is there is nothing near by other than Fifth Third Field...not much to eat and little to do.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great walking/hiking/biking near by...."
In addition to all of the positives listed by other reviewers, this hotel has several miles of paved walkways nearby and a rail trail that goes 93 miles north, all the way to Cadillac. An important benefit for those of us who like to walk or run in the morning at hotels.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"would stay there again"
Nice access to many sites and walks, and just a bounce to the beach.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to down town"
Right by expressway ,good price ,nice hotel ,baseball field (minor), front desk was great they was happy to help useGenuine Expedia guest review
"Wrong reason to be there, they made it better"
The Hotel is very nice, front desk staff very friendly and room & rest of hotel was clean. I did not use pool, but the breakfast was better then most places and the people enjoyed doing their jobs.I was there for funeral services of long time friend, they were understanding and made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortableGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Great space, nice big fridge and microwave in room. Liked the seating area in the room plus table and chairs. The only con was slow running drain in bathroom sink and shower.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location"
Good stay - good hotelGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent , clean, friendly"
This is the second stay for us at this hotel. I like that it is still new and appreciate the cleanliness , beautiful carpets and granite throughout. Very large breakfast is offered and beds were comfortable. Front desk employees were wearing suits and ties and very friendly. No complaints at all. We will definitely return.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Comfortable hotel"
The room is comfortable, there are various options of breakfast.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Right Across from the Ball Park and highway"
Room was big. 2 beds, a couch, everything was clean. The room had a fridge and microwave in the standard room I booked.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice."
We go to Grand Rapids often because we have relatives here. We have often stayed downtown at the Amway. This time I decided to try another place as the last time at the Amway was not worth the money. We stayed here and loved the size of the room, it was clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly. This will be our hotel from now on in Grand Rapids....and […] it's cheaper too! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"True to its name!"
We stayed in a Queen suite which offered more space. We arrived just after the Rosebowl started and were pleasantly surprised to discover the game televised in the theatre room on the big screen! Plenty of big leather couches to relax and enjoy the game. Breakfast was consistently good with plenty of variety and kept very clean! Staff was attentive […] and quick! Housekeeping staff were great too! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay!"
Beds were comfortable, breakfast was great, service was good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect hotel for what we needed"
We had to go to the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital up in Grand Rapids. Comfort suites was our choice because they had a special rate going at the time. However, now that I've stayed there I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to travel to the area. The room was exceptionally clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is conveniently […] located to downtown Grand Rapids, and in a nice area too. Overall, we were very satisfied with Comfort Suites Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"get away from house during a garage fire."
Everything was good. Hotel staff very helpful and the only thing that I did not like was the pull out couch was very uncomfortable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Near baseball park"
Clean, nice rooms! A little hidden but worth looking for!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice, friendly staff"
Nice big rooms, friendly staff, nice free breakfastGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Awesome stay!"
we were at van andel arena for a concert and stayed in GR over night. i choose comfort suites because of it's high rating and great price. it did not disappoint! friendly staff, super clean room, great breakfast selection (make your own cinnamon waffles!!) and easy check out!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great for business travel"
I would stay here on business again. The staff is friendly, and the rooms are clean.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"convenient to downtown for art prize"
Very clean, friendly staff easy to get downtown The most important thing is cleanlinessGenuine Expedia guest review
"Functional expectation"
The facility was clean,the staff was friendly and capable. The room was modern with plenty of space. The room above was occupied with very loud people who seemed to be doing some type of late night marching practice; this relates to the comfort question score. All in all this was a place I would recommend without hesitation.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Walking distance to 5/3 ballpark for concerts."
Clean, comfortable, quiet hotel for any event at the ballpark because you can walk back after a night of fun. Not much around it. "Hot Breakfast" - like most chain hotels, was pretty awful.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel"
We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was very friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Lots of amenities (hairdryer/fridge/microwave) and cable! Not too shabby for a one night's stay for work.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"6am wake up BUT not requested!!!!!!!!!!!!"
We got a 6 am wake up call that we didn't request !!!!!!!Genuine Expedia guest review
ask for adjoining rooms. hotel confirmed two rooms, two queen beds in each room, that would be adjoining. Lied to my wife, said the hotel did not have any adjoining no rooms with queen beds. DO NOT APPRECIATE BEING LIED TO, WILL NEVER STAY AT COMFORT SUITES AGAIN.. AM SECRETARY OF THREE GOLF LEAGUES, AND TWO BOWLING LEAGUES. ALL TRAVEL TO PLAY IN T […] OURNAMENTS. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This new hotel was very comfortable and clean and the staff was friendly and very helpful. The continental breakfast was satisfactory. Be be aware, this is apparently a pet-friendly hotel. For some that's a positive. For us, dogs barking is not what we want to be waking us up at a hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
room was very clean, location of the hotel was near where we had to be.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Dirty bathroom and sheets"
It was located right where I needed to be but the morning after, I urine stains around the toilet and and big what may have also been urine stain on the sheetsGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect spot to stay if you're seeing the ballgame"
Picked this hotel since it was close to Fifth Third Field where the West Michigan Whitecaps play. Worked out perfectly. 2 minutes away. Got to watch for Dodge St though when you first get by the hotel - almost missed it. Needs better signage on the main road.Genuine Expedia guest review
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text: U.S. Forest Service New Flathead Forest Plan Will Shape Policy For 2.4 Million Acres By Eric Whitney • Mar 16, 2015 Flathead National Forest The Flathead National Forest is revising its forest plan for the first time since 1986. The plan lays out what is and isn't possible on 2.4 million acres of federal land from Seeley Lake to the Canadian border. New Cooperative Stewardship Agreement Between Montana And The U.S. Forest Service By Beth Anne Austein • Feb 1, 2015 Forest Service Northern Region Growing out of forest restoration efforts around Helena, Montana, in 2014, a cooperative stewardship agreement between the state of Montana and the U. S. Forest Service was developed, the first of its kind in the United States. DEQ Approves Permit For Gold Mine Near Butte By Eric Whitney • Jan 27, 2015 Courtesy Timberline Resources Montana's Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for an underground gold mine south of Butte Monday. The permitting process for the Butte Highlands Mine started in 2010, and Timberline Resources, the Idaho-based company behind it has already been exploring on the privately owned site. Kristi Ponozzo with Montana DEQ says the mining permit "includes modifications to the proposed action...for mining. Under that alternative we are requiring additional water quality monitoring." Yellowstone Begins Culling Bison That Enter Montana By Edward O'Brien • Jan 15, 2015 Jim Peaco (CC-BY-2.0) Yellowstone National Park has started capturing bison near the park's north entrance and bison advocates have sued to stop it. Disease management and carrying capacity are at the center of the operation. Park spokesman Al Nash says a total of 800 to 900 bison that migrate out of the park could be removed. "We're doing so to be able to approach the target bison population and to see if we can reduce the potential for a mass-migration of bison into Montana where there is still some limited tolerance." Defense Spending Rider Caps Forest Service Cabin Lease Fees By Edward O'Brien • Dec 19, 2014 U.S. Forest Service Northern Region (CC-BY-2.0) Sometimes the best things in life come from unexpected places. This was the case for Missoulian Dick Rothermel and his wife about 13 years ago when they stumbled across a modest cabin for sale on Seeley Lake-area Forest Service land. Rural Counties Worry About Losing Federal Schools, Roads Funding By Edward O'Brien • Dec 11, 2014 Reynermedia.com (CC-BY-2.0) Officials in 33 Montana counties are keenly aware of what's not in the trillion dollar federal spending bill to keep government open: an extension of the Secure Rural Schools, or SRS program, that Montana counties have relied on since 2000. SRS funding is stripped out of the spending bill the House has been considering this week. The SRS program was helps pay down school bonds and also funds road maintenance projects. Mineral County Commissioner Laurie Johnston has a blunt assessment of the situation. USFS Northern Region Reaches Timber Harvest Goal By Edward O'Brien • Oct 16, 2014 Bell & Jeff (CC-BY-2.0) The U.S. Forest Service's Northern Region met its timber harvest goal last year. That's the first time that has happened in over 14 years. Regional Forester Faye Krueger says Region One, which includes Montana, harvested about 280 million board feet of timber. Krueger says a major factor in the agency reaching its goal is that it's overhauled its litigation strategy. The Need For Comprehensive Federal Forest Reforms By Julia Altemus • Aug 19, 2014 There has been quite a bit of opinion writing lately about whether members of congress should focus on place-based federal forestland pilots, or whether they should work to pass comprehensive federal forest reforms. On the one hand, place-based efforts are homegrown initiatives that carve out temporary solutions to meet local needs, while a comprehensive reform package offers sweeping changes that land managers, timber companies and timber-dependent communities can rely on for the long-term. A National Water Quality Program Will Only Muddy The Waters By Julia Altemus • Jul 24, 2014 Well, it looks like the Forest Service has done it to themselves again. By this I mean the recent Federal Register notice announcing the agency is undertaking the writing of national Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality Protection on National Forest System lands. On the Ownership of Public Lands By Mark Hanson • Jun 25, 2014 Few topics in the West stir up controversy more quickly than public lands—those places all Americans own together. The latest headline involves some Utah county commissioner planning an ATV rally on public lands of archeological importance. While some people see public lands management as federal land grabs and liberty restrictions, others value public ownership as protection for places from private exploitation. But what does it really mean to own these lands? Pages1 2 next › last »