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Success Story: For Bret Bilbrey, no going back from 'life change'
Weighing 275 pounds, Bret Bilbrey knew he needed to lose some weight.
It was a visit to the doctor in early 2011 that gave him the extra push to commit.
"I was 27 or 28 and on high blood pressure medicine," said Bilbrey, now 30. "The results of my physical didn't diagnose me with diabetes, but the way I was going, I would probably have it in the next five years."
At that time his girlfriend decided to join Weight Watchers, and Bilbrey, a University of Memphis journalism graduate student, decided to join with her.
Bilbrey's approach allowed him to eat the things he liked but in healthier ways and in smaller quantities.
He grilled instead of fried his food, ate salads with every meal minus the dressing, and included more fresh fruits and vegetables in his diet.
He also saved the meat and potatoes portions of his meal for last.
"I would eat the salad and vegetables first, so that by the time I got to the meat and potatoes, I wasn't as hungry," said Bilbrey, also a theology teacher at St. George's Independent School.
After he "fixed (his) eating habits," Bilbrey was ready to include exercise into his "life change."
"I knew I would lose more weight and do a better job if I added exercise to my regime," he said.
Bilbrey began walking in his East Memphis/Germantown neighborhood three days a week for a mile and a half.
He eventually worked his way up to his current 3½ miles up to five days a week.
If he couldn't get his walk in for the day, he found other ways to compensate.
"If I went shopping, I would park in the back of the parking lot," he said. "At work I would get up and go to the person if I had a question instead of picking up the phone and calling them."
By May 2012, Bilbrey hit his goal. He had lost 110 pounds.
"I really didn't know how bad I felt until I lost all the weight," he said. "I'm more active. I have a lot more energy, and I can go a lot longer at whatever I'm doing without having to stop and take a break."
His doctor gave him the thumbs-up.
"He told me not to come back," Bilbrey said. "It's a lifestyle change. I got rid of all of my older clothes because I didn't want to have the option of going back."
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Bret Bilbrey
Age: 30
Home: East Memphis
What he did: He joined Weight Watchers, and is now a lifetime member who still goes to meetings. He also started walking and worked his way up from 1½ miles to 3½ miles three to five times a week. In a year and five months, he lost 110 pounds.
Advice: "Don't give up. When you fall off the wagon, just get back on. And find a good support system. My parents and girlfriend were great. They really understood and were with me and didn't judge me."
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While many of us were scrambling at the last minute to put final touches on our thanksgiving feasts, some didn't even have a place to go.
That's why the Augusta Rescue Mission worked around the clock to make sure the thousands of needy people in Augusta would have a hot meal ready for them on Thanksgiving.
One man is especially grateful to be able to work and help those in need, since he's been there himself.
Instead of being with his family on Thanksgiving, James Claridy says he belongs at the Augusta Rescue Mission.
"It's a calling for me to help others."
After giving up his home, his job and everything he had for a painful drug addiction, he says it's time for him to give back to those who may be in the same dark place he's now left behind.
"I'm thinking about other people," he said. "I'm not tired from working all day. This is a different me now."
On the eve of Thanksgiving, James helped roast 80 birds and prepare a meal for 1500 or more...and he's serving it up one meal at a time.
For James, the work is food for the mind, body and the soul.
"This is who I am. I love to help people, to give them something they don't have. Not taking. I took all my life."
The Augusta Rescue Mission planned to hold a Thanksgiving service at 11 o'clock and serve Thanksgiving dinner at noon.
The rescue mission sends out flyers, so some of those meals were actually paid for by folks in the community who care. Some of the proceeds from their furniture shop also help pay for the meals.
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The D-Backs' Veteran Trade Candidates
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweeted this morning that the Diamondbacks have let other clubs know they're willing to move Trevor Cahill, Cody Ross or Aaron Hill in trades, although that tweet prompted a denial from GM Dave Stewart that he's had any actual conversations on that trio of veterans (Twitter link).
We can debate the semantics here, but conventional wisdom would seem to suggest that three expensive veterans that have underperformed for a last place team whose president/CEO has previously stated that his club may get "creative" to trim payroll are certainly candidates to be moved. The D-Backs showing a willingness to move them would hardly be a surprise, nor would it be surprising were Stewart's comments genuine as well. However, the reason for the lack of conversations would likely be a lack of interest, and Stewart or the D-Backs may ultimately prefer to spin it in a different fashion.
What the D-Backs have on their hands are three formerly productive players that are compensated at levels which don't reflect their recent performance. That's not to say that none of the three has value, however, should Arizona show a willingness to absorb some salary to grease the wheels on a potential trade. Let's look at each player and try to determine a few fits.
Trevor Cahill: Somewhat surprisingly, Cahill is still just 27 years old (he turned 27 yesterday, in fact). The right-hander is owed $12.3MM before he's eligible for free agency next offseason, but his contract does contain a pair of club options at $13MM and $13.5MM. Cahill, until the 2014 season, was generally accepted as a ground-ball inducing machine and a perfectly serviceable mid-rotation arm. From 2010-13, he pitched to a 3.72 ERA (4.09 FIP) in 751 innings, and he'd settled in as a 200-inning horse before injuries struck in 2013. Cahill was struck in the hip by a line-drive that season and missed about six weeks, and a shoulder strain ended his season shortly after.
If he looks healthy and at all like his old self in Spring Training, a team with a need in the rotation could do worse than gambling on him, should the D-Backs kick in some of the remaining guarantee. There's always the chance that he could regain his form in 2015 and give an acquiring club a rotation piece that can be controlled for another two seasons. Would a team with questionable pitching depth like the Phillies or Rockies be willing to take that kind of risk? The Phillies are rebuilding, but Cahill's still young, and they have the financial wherewithal to make it happen. The Rangers' back-of-the-rotation options are questionable (but also plentiful), and the Tigers lack depth beyond their currently projected five starters.
Cody Ross: The 34-year-old Ross is owed $9.5MM in 2015 and has a $1MM buyout on an option of the same value for the 2016 season. Hip surgery and a calf strain kept Ross off the field for much of last season, but he's always handled left-handed pitching well, as evidenced by a career .294/.360/.557 batting line against them.
The Blue Jays just added Dayan Viciedo on a minor league deal, but if he struggles in Spring Training and Ross looks healthy, perhaps they'd prefer Ross in the event that the Snakes take on half of his remaining salary or so. The Indians were also interested in Viciedo on a minor league deal, so it stands to reason that a healthy Ross may have some appeal as well, if the price was right. The same could be said for the Reds. Again, the D-Backs may need to eat $5MM+ to make any of these scenarios realistic.
Aaron Hill: Hill will turn 33 later this month and is one season removed from an excellent .291/.356/.492 batting line in a half season's work. Hill showed no ill effects of the broken hand he suffered early in 2013 upon returning from the disabled list, but that only makes his 2014 drop-off even more puzzling; Hill stayed healthy for most of the season but still mustered just a .244/.287/.367 line in 137 games. And, he dislocated a finger on his other hand at the end of the year.
Hill is the toughest to move because his remaining $24MM over two years is the largest commitment. I don't know that Arizona would want to eat the type of salary that would be necessary to move him, so it might be in the team's best interest to, rather than absorb $12MM to move him, just pay him for the first half and hope for a rebound. Multiple teams have been connected to second base upgrades this winter without pulling the trigger on a deal, and there figure to be additional teams in need this summer. The A's, Orioles, Angels and White Sox could all conceivably find themselves with needs as the season progresses, and one injury to a currently healthy player could open the door for a summer trading partner, if Hill is able to demonstrate production closer to his previous heights than his 2014 decline.
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NL Notes: Nats, D'Backs, Rockies
Former Nationals minor leaguer Justin Bloxom transitioned quickly from a stalled playing career to re-joining the organization as a scout, Chelsea James of the Washington Post writes. The eleventh-rounder was part of a productive 2009 draft for the team, which will now hope to extract value from him in a somewhat different manner.
- The Diamondbacks are comfortable with their budget sitting in the low-$90MM range, GM Dave Stewart tells MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Arizona is open to moving more salary but will not sacrifice on-field performance to do so, per Stewart. The most likely avenue to savings, says Gilbert, would be shedding some portion of the large tabs owed righty Trevor Cahill and outfielder Cody Ross.
- Rockies GM Jeff Bridich says that it is "highly, highly unlikely" that the team will make a deal involving either of the club's two biggest stars (Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez), Jon Morosi of FOX Sports tweets. That is no surprise, of course: there have always been multiple, significant barriers to a deal this offseason, and any earlier momentum seems to have died in recent weeks.
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D'Backs Links: Levine, Ross, Prospects, McKay
Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Diamondbacks' GM vacancy, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (via Twitter). Levine tells Jon Heyman of CBS Sports that he had a good talk over the phone with Arizona chief baseball officer Tony La Russa prior to his decision (Twitter link). As of this weekend, it was reported that Dave Stewart, former pitcher and current agent to Matt Kemp (among others), is considered the favorite for the job.
Here's more on the D'Backs…
- Cody Ross understood the reason that the Diamondbacks sat him in favor of impressive rookie David Peralta upon his activation from the disabled list, writes Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic. However, now, with Peralta out due to a back injury, Ross is trying to prove himself once again and prove that he belongs on the team in 2015. Ross tells Buchanan that he hopes to remain in Arizona. Given his $8.5MM salary next season and lack of production over the past two seasons, it'd be tough for a new GM to move him anyhow, Buchanan notes.
- "It took a full-scale collapse to force the necessary organizational reboot, but change is definitely coming in Arizona," writes Fangraphs' Dave Cameron in an intro to a colleague Kiley McDaniel's excellent rundown of the Snakes' farm system. Cameron feels that there's far more than one offseason's worth of work to fix the D'Backs, while McDaniel runs down a list of prospects topped by Archie Bradley, Braden Shipley, Aaron Blair, Brandon Drury and Touki Toussaint.
- In a second piece, Buchanan writes that last offseason's hiring of first base coach Dave McKay away from the Cubs has paid significant dividends for the D'Backs. McKay has placed a strong emphasis on improving the club's baserunning, and the results show in baserunning metrics on both Fangraphs and Baseball Prospectus, Buchanan notes. The D'Backs jumped from respective marks of -10.5 runs and -9.7 runs in 2013 to +0.4 runs and -0.5 runs in 2014.
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NL West Notes: Hanley, Kemp, Ross, Rosario
It was on this day in 1890 that the Dodgers (then playing in Brooklyn and using the rather non-intimidating "Bridegrooms" nickname) swept a triple-header over the Pirates. This was one of the season's many highlights for the Dod..er, Bridegrooms as they went on to win the franchise's first National League pennant.
Here's some news from around the NL West…
- If Hanley Ramirez leaves the Dodgers in free agency, it could be for an American League team that could give him the occasional rest day at DH, Peter Gammons writes. Ramirez could also go to a team in need of third base help if he's willing to switch positions. As recently reported, the Dodgers are wary of giving Ramirez a long-term contract due to concerns about his durability and defense.
- Ramirez's departure would also make it very unlikely that the Dodgers would trade Matt Kemp, Gammons adds. Without Ramirez, the Dodgers will need Kemp to help balance a lineup that would have only one other notable right-handed bat in Yasiel Puig.
- Cody Ross knows he'll be fighting for playing time with the Diamondbacks next season, but the veteran outfielder tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he plans to be fully recovered from the career-threatening hip fracture he suffered in August 2013.
- The Rockies could use an upgrade at catcher next season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post opines. Wilin Rosario has struggled with injuries and performance this season, plus his defense is still a work in progress; Saunders thinks that Rosario's focus on his glovework may have also been a reason for his dropoff at the plate. Rosario will be eligible for arbitration for the first time this offseason.
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Red Sox Notes: August Trades, Ross
Red Sox owner John Henry has apparently agreed to purchase the storied Boston Globe for less than his team spent to acquire pitcher John Lackey, the Wall Street Journal's Brian Costa observes on Twitter. It is definitely an interesting point to ponder. A few other notes out of Boston …
- Last year, the Red Sox swung perhaps the biggest deal of the trade season after the deadline. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca recently listed ten players who could swap teams during the coming month. Among them are former Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon and rumored trade target Cliff Lee of the Phillies, as well as several veteran relievers that could interest contenders such as Boston.
- Former Sox outfielder Cody Ross returned to Fenway with a vengeance last night, banging out four hits (including a tie-breaking home run and two doubles), scoring twice, driving in three, and swiping a bag for good measure. After his impressive performance, he said that he harbors "no hard feelings toward anybody in [the Red Sox] organization."
- Before the contest, however, Ross spoke candidly about his negotiations with Boston last year both before and during his free agency. As WEEI.com's Jerry Spar reports, Ross says that the team "basically lied to [his] face" by telling him that it was unwilling to sign long-term deals and then doing so for other players. Ross explained that he told the team candidly that he wanted to return, which he felt may have tipped his hand in negotiations. With the sides unable to agree on years or value, and Ross left feeling betrayed, he felt it was time to move on.
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Why I Chose My Agency: Cody Ross
Within the latest entry in MLBTR's Why I Chose My Agency series, Arizona outfielder Cody Ross talks about his relationship with SFX and his primary agents Mike Milchin and Mark Pieper. Ross signed a three-year, $26MM deal with the Diamondbacks this past offseason.
How did you come in contact with your agent Mike Milchin?
"I was with an agent right out of high school after I got drafted and I did my own deal but I ended up having to fire him. The guy who drafted me, Jim Olander, was good friends with Mike Milchin and he ended up calling me and Mike and Mark Pieper came out and sat down with me and basically told me what they were all about. I was in low-A ball and going into my second full year of professional baseball. That's a time where you can really get taken in and smoothed by agents promising you equipment deals and wining and dining you and for some reason I had the ability to look past that and go with what was most important and that's what can an agent do for you in arbitration and free agency.
"As a young player obviously you want to hear, 'I'm going to be able to get you this bat deal and be able to get you this glove deal and this equipment deal' but at the end of the day that's not what's important. What's important and what sold me on them is they didn't make any promises like that with me. What they talked about mostly was arbitrations and free agency contracts that they've signed and the way they go about it. They had a very good reputation as far as arbitration goes and I actually ended up going to a hearing with them and we ended up winning so I got to see it first-hand. The work and preparation that they do for each one of their clients, there's a lot of good agents out there, but they put in the time and the work needed to be prepared to go to a hearing and that was huge. A lot of guys don't do that."
What was it that impressed you about SFX?
"I actually sat down and interviewed quite a few agents and ultimately ended up picking SFX and couldn't be happier. I've built a relationship with these guys that's going to last not only through my playing career but throughout the rest of my life. I've built those kinds of friendships and that's what you really want. That's what the game is about, friendships and being able to call somebody your friend when the game is over. Obviously it's a business and you want the best out of your agent. I'm not sitting here saying you should hire your friend as your agent. Not at all. You want to go out as a young player and interview multiple agents and ask them what they do in arbitration and what they do as a free agent and look at their rap sheet and their history and that was big for me.
"Here's my thing. With my agent, Mike is always available, no matter what. I can call him at two in the morning or at noon on a Sunday and he'll always be available and if he's not he gets back to me ASAP. He makes me feel like I'm his only client and at the end of the day that's what you want. You want to feel like your agent is almost like the movie Jerry Maguire, where your agent will do everything for you no matter what. That's the feeling I get from my guy."
How did SFX and Mike help get you what you wanted in your recent free agent experience this past offseason?
"Free agency is definitely an interesting process because it's finally the time where you put in all that hard work and you get to choose where you want to play but sometimes choosing where you want to play doesn't always end up being where you want to be. Fortunately for me it did and it worked out. A lot of times you go into free agency and teams you would like to play for don't really have that sort of need.
"At the beginning of the offseason you know I was getting calls here and there and some feelers but it was kind of quiet and Mike just kept telling me to be patient and I was, and I believed in him that he was going to get the job done, but I'd be lying if I said there weren't times where we would go a few days without hearing anything. But he always called me every night no matter what to kind of go over everything and some guys like that some guys might not. Some guys might not want to be called until they have an offer but I wanted to be in the process and know what was going on.
"I wasn't picky although I did tell him I definitely wanted to try and get back over to the west coast because my family was from Arizona and I have two kids who are in school so those are things that we talked about, what's important, location, length of contract, the AAV, those were the types of things we went over and like I said, luckily I got the best of both worlds. I basically got what I wanted and to be where I wanted to be. That was a lot to do with him being patient, us both being patient, but him really trying to look at every opportunity that was out there."
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West Notes: Trout, D'backs, Wilson, Crawford, Rockies
In an ESPN Insider piece (subscription required), Buster Olney lists the Angels renewing Mike Trout's contract for $510K as one of the biggest issues facing baseball today. Craig Landis, the agent for the AL Rookie of the Year and AL MVP runner-up, said the renewal "falls well short of a 'fair' contract." Jeff Miller of the Orange County Register agrees considering Joe Blanton will receive a $500K bonus from the Angels if he throws 200 innings and the team gave a $250K signing bonus to free agent reliever Sean Burnett. Olney, however, writes it makes almost no sense for Trout to refuse to sign his contract tender and have a negotiation flare-up so early in his career because he will reap millions from the system later on. For his part, the 21-year-old is quoted by Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter) as saying, "I've got to keep putting up numbers. My time will come." Elsewhere from MLB's West Divisions:
- MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports the Angels don't expect any of this will ruffle enough feathers to sour Trout's desire to sign an extension and cites similar situations involving Adam Jones, Derek Jeter, Ryan Howard, David Wright, and Jered Weaver.
- The Diamondbacks renewed Wade Miley's contract for $500,500, tweets CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. The left-hander earned All-Star honors last year while finishing second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting.
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy told Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio the team has not closed the door on former closer Brian Wilson (Twitter link).
- The Dodgers will have questions to answer in left field and the leadoff spot because Carl Crawford will likely not be ready to open the season, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Don Mattingly will use a variety of in-house options including Cuban import Yasel Puig.
- If non-roster invitee third baseman Nolan Arenado continues his torrid play during camp and shows he's ready, it could allow the Rockies to use their depth at third base to acquire more pitching, tweets the Denver Post's Troy Renck.
- Cody Ross was disappointed by the lack of interest from West Coast teams during his free agency this offseason until the Diamondbacks called "out of nowhere," reports Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle. "My wife and I were jumping up and down," said Ross, a Phoenix resident. "We were so excited to live at home and play at home and be around a good bunch of guys and great coaches, and a front office that's committed to winning."
- Earlier today, we learned Hunter Pence would rather sign a long-term contract with the Giants rather than test free agency.
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AL Notes: Happ, Verlander, Ross
On the same day that he broke Curtis Granderson's forearm with a wild pitch, J.A. Happ finds himself facing a roster squeeze with the Blue Jays …
- Happ is "mired in a grey zone" in Toronto, writes Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca. Despite solid credentials, Happ may not even earn a roster spot as a reliever with the new-look Jays. With another potential lefty long-reliever (Brett Cecil) out of options, Toronto manager John Gibbons admits that Happ is not only "the odd man out" of the rotation, but could find himself "back down in Triple-A."
- Justin Verlander was merely stating the obvious when he said he hoped to become the first $200MM pitcher, MLB.com's Jason Beck reports. Verlander explained: "The question was posed to me: 'Do you want to be the first $200MM pitcher?' Well, yeah. What kind of question is that? Of course I do."
- Cody Ross revealed today that "Texas was wanting to move pretty quick" towards a deal before the outfielder signed with the Diamondbacks, Barry M. Bloom of MLB.com writes. While it was previously reported that the Rangers had met with Ross, the Arizona-dwelling Ross explained the "crazy timing" that occurred. Ross sat down with Texas right after learning that Arizona was interested, and by the end of the next day had "basically agreed" to sign with the Diamondbacks.
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Lucchino On Red Sox, Spending, Philosophy, Ross
Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino talked with the media (including WEEI.com's Alex Speier) today about a number of topics, with the focus on how the franchise had adjusted in the wake of its disappointing 2012 season. Lucchino declared that the Red Sox were underdogs going into 2013, with the Blue Jays lined up as the new favorites in the AL East. Some of the highlights of Lucchino's talk….
- Management is as willing as ever to spend to make the Sox competitive. Lucchino pointed to the team's track record over the last 11 years of spending in all facets of the baseball operations as evidence that "we are in it to win."
- In part due to its recent unsuccessful forays into the free agent market, the Red Sox will have a renewed focus on developing homegrown prospects. Lucchino is excited about this development: "…most organizations tend to overvalue their own prospects, and you've got to be very diligent about making sure that your assessments are realistic. But I do think there are some talented young players who are going to have an impact. Some may even have an impact, I think, this year."
- As noted earlier today, Lucchino is open to signing Jacoby Ellsbury to a long-term contract and the outfielder is similarly interested in working out an extension.
- The Red Sox only managed a .315 team OBP in 2012, which both owner John Henry and Lucchino noted ran counter to the club's franchise-wide philosophy. "We used to have incentives in contracts relating to on-base percentage to show you how important we thought it was. I think there was kind of a deviation from that, somewhere along the way," Lucchino said. "I think it kind of grew gradually, and if you're not ever-vigilant, that can happen to the organization…Perception that everybody now gets it, everybody now understands it, and don't we have to look for some new metric or approach? And we in some ways outsmarted ourselves."
- Lucchino admitted he had hoped the Red Sox would re-sign outfielder Cody Ross (who left Boston to sign a free agent contract with the Diamondbacks this offseason) but likes the other new outfielders in the fold, such as Jonny Gomes.
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- Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic has the contract breakdown (on Twitter). Ross will earn $5MM in 2013, $8.5MM in both 2014 and 2015, and a $3MM signing bonus. The $9.5MM club option has a $1MM buyout.
- Towers told Gilbert and others that his phone "blew up" with teams calling about his spare outfielders today (all Twitter links). Ownership has given him the okay to open the season with all of their current outfielders, which would mean an Opening Day payroll in the $95MM range.
- Ross told reporters (including Gilbert) that he did not take give the Red Sox a chance to match Arizona's offer (Twitter link). He told the D'Backs he would not shop it around.
- Jason Kubel is much more likely to be traded than Justin Upton, says Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (on Twitter). ESPN's Buster Olney speculates that the Rangers, Yankees, Mariners, and Rays could be fits for Kubel (all Twitter links).
- Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers said he wanted to find more playing time for Gerardo Parra earlier this offseason, and Piecoro points out that the Ross addition complicates that plan even if they make a trade (Twitter link).
- Adam Rubin of ESPN New York asked Scott Hairston if he's any closer to signing following the Ross deal, and the free agent outfielder said it's still unclear (Twitter link).
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Koh must decide whether the lawsuit can proceed as a class action, which would give the plaintiffs more leverage to extract a large settlement. Koh said that at the time the no-poaching agreements were forged, top executives felt a collective approach toward hiring was more efficient than dealing with employees individually.
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Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center has an indoor pool and a health club. Business amenities at this 3.5-star property include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The staff can provide concierge services and wedding services. Additional amenities include gift shops/newsstands, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Guests have complimentary access to an area shuttle within 1 mi. This is a smoke-free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2013.
The 149 air-conditioned guestrooms at Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach Town Center include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TVs are equipped with premium cable channels. All accommodations provide desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. In-room microwaves and refrigerators are provided. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily.
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- Two Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Executive Level
- One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking
- One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Executive Level
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- Business, One King Bed, Non-Smoking
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 149 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 8 floors
- Check-in time 4 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets not allowed (service dogs only)
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Accessible parking
- Free RV/bus/truck parking
- Free area shuttle within 1 mi
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Free reception
- Indoor pool
- Health club
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Disabled parking
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Also known as
- Virginia Beach Crowne Plaza
- Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach
- Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- Crowne Plaza Virginia Beach-Norfolk Norfolk Virginia Beach
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for USD 12.00 per night
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of USD 10.95 per person (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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I Am A Border State
I recently completed a one-year Kahn Fellowship for the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. My aim during the fellowship was to specifically work on engaging the young queer Jewish community. In return, my own personal growth would be nurtured through an additional immersive experience. My colleague Margalit suggested something called TENT.
One of TENT's week-long intensive programs, "Tent:The South," would be take participants from all over the country on a road trip, from New Orleans to Memphis through Mississippi, learning about Jewish history and contemporary culture in these regions.
I had never thought about Jews in the South. It was so far removed from everything I knew about the history of the South – which was delineated along racial lines that excluded Jewishness. I was excited to go on this trip. Who were these Jews in the South? Perhaps even more interesting, who are they now?
We started out in New Orleans, a city rich with history and supporting three synagogues. Even the Orthodox synagogue in town, Anshe Sfard, is working toward inclusivity and seeks LGBT involvement. This was astonishing to me, but also exciting. From there, we traveled up through Mississippi and into the Delta, all the way up to Memphis. We stopped in many towns and small cities, and met with local Jewish communities, continuously learning about our Jewish history in the South.
I had many emotional and informative experiences on this trip. Perhaps most personal to my understanding of my own identity was really digging into what the South "is" and "isn't" and what it really means to me as someone who was raised in a border state.
Growing up in Maryland, whenever I spoke with Northerners I was told I was from the South, and whenever I spoke with Southerners, I was told I was from the North. I tried to claim my border-statehood, but that wasn't good enough for people – they needed to "other" me to the other side of the tracks, or in this case, the other side of the Mason-Dixon line. I left Maryland at 14 to go to a private school in Pennsylvania, and I've never identified as a Marylander since.
It was on this trip, this Southern Jewish trip that I got to go on as a result of my work with the LGBTQ Jews in Los Angeles, that I learned to own the Marylander in me. And in a way, more of my Jewishness too.
Growing up, I saw myself as an "other" compared to the Jews I knew, because of my queer identity. But now I really see the cultural narrative of Jewishness as one of "otherness;" and I see my Jewishness as part of my personal narrative. Many people say they are Jew-ISH; I used to say I wasn't practicing – I was just good at it. Now I don't know what to say. I suppose I am "exploring my Jewishness."
Finally, now I see: not feeling like I'm from the South or from the North, not feeling like my home state has a place in this country's delineation, is really part of my greater narrative. I am a person in-between, or on the line, an "other" from the norm like all Jews and from the Jewish "other." Never here nor there. I live on the border between the LGBTTQQIA2S (and growing) alphabet. I live on the border between secular and religious (and changing). And now I am finally owning that I grew up on the border between North and South. I am from a border state, and like the place from which I hail– I, too, am a perpetual border state.
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Yes, You Can Be In Two Places At Once
Recently, Southern Sunday School students did a program on Jewish heroes. The students were having a great time, collaborating, playing games—all while hundreds of miles apart.
For the Global Day of Jewish Learning, we gathered students and teachers in Pinehurst, North Carolina, for this program on Jewish heroes. More students than you'd usually find in the Pinehurst classroom showed up—because half of our participants weren't in Pinehurst. They weren't even in North Carolina. They were actually in Greenville, South Carolina, three and a half hours away!
Stop the presses. Has the ISJL figured out how to split Education Fellows like me into two pieces, so that we can be in two different cities at once? Have we discovered the secret to Hermione Granger's famous time-turner from the Harry Potter books?
Unfortunately, we are still working on the time-turner. But what we have mastered is an important 21st century skill – the art of effective, engaging interactive video calling.
We use video calling technology almost every day from our office in Jackson, Mississippi. Whether communicating with staff members working in other cities or with Bar/Bat Mitzvah students located around our region, doing important Jewish work via Skype or Google Hangout is a regular part of day-to-day work at the ISJL. So, when Sandhills Jewish Congregation in Pinehurst and Congregation Beth Israel in Greenville expressed interest in setting up a program, where their students could meet (virtually), I was eager to make it happen.
Our program was entitled the "Jewish Olympics" and it was very similar to a Maccabiah experience that might occur at Jewish camp. There were a variety of games that we played with and against one another, from Jewpardy (Jewish-themed Jeopardy) to a Play-doh sculpture contest. The ruach (spirit) of all the teams, across both cities and through our screens, was quite impressive.
One of the highlights of the program was our Jewish Heroes scavenger hunt. For this scavenger hunt, there were images of 20 Jewish Heroes hidden in the two congregations, with short biographies of their achievements included so that the kids could learn a bit about them. Half of the images were hidden in Beth Israel (Greenville) and half were at SJC (Pinehurst). The blue team in Greenville, for example, had to find all ten of their heroes, while their teammates in Pinehurst, had to find all ten of theirs. On the back of each clue was a letter, and upon finding all the clues, in both cities the teams had to work with their teammates in the other city via Skype to put the letters together and decode a secret message.
The message? "We made new Jewish friends."
We wrapped up with "Closing Ceremonies" and with students in Greenville performing "Wherever You Go, There's Always Someone Jewish" for the students in Pinehurst.
In years to come, I think it is safe to say that technology will help us innovate entirely new ways of educating Jewish students. But we should not assume that such innovating can only occur in the future. We are already living in a time when it is possible to program across virtually any geographical boundary using applications available for free . What this means for the future of Jewish education is still an open-ended question. But with some imagination and experimentation, we just might find answers to that question that fundamentally re-shape and re-create our Jewish future.
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People, Places, Surprises, and More on the Road with Tent: The South
Tent: The South was an immersive learning experience.18 strangers got on a bus and trusted me to show them the Jewish South. Everything that we had worked so hard to put together was experienced, appreciated, and enjoyed by an enthusiastic group of adventurers.
I thought rather than tell you about our adventure – I'd show you the people and places, and describe a few of the surprises and lessons that we explored along the way.
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Delta Chinese Reunion: During our afternoon at the Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University, we received a comprehensive and entertaining overview and tour of the Delta region. We discussed the cultural diversity for the region and the influential Chinese population. After stopping for the necessary Fighting Okra memorabilia (surprise- everyone needed a t-shirt!), we made our way to the hotel, where it turned out the the Delta Chinese American Reunion was taking place, in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition on Delta Chinese heritage. What luck! Everything we had discussed about Jewish communities in the region aligned with the history of Chinese immigrants and communities, and seeing it firsthand further strengthened our understanding of how Jews fit into the story of immigrant communities living and working in the South.
David Feldman: David Feldman wasn't someone we met, but someone we made a surprise visit to go see. Our Lead Scholar Eric Goldstein alerted me that he had a relative, David Feldman, buried in the Greenwood cemetery. Eric asked if we had time to visit. Based on the schedule, we didn't. But this trip was turning out to be less about the schedule and more about following the interests of the group so off we went! We found the stone pretty quickly (it's a small cemetery) and I watched as ISJL Board Member Gail Goldberg took a photo of Eric with the stone. Eric mentioned that he's not sure anyone from his family has ever visited this grave and Gail said she was honored to be a part of the reunion. I think we all had a moment like that on this trip, some small connection or moment that related us to the larger Southern Jewish story.
And More…!
This trip was filled with people and places that I'm lucky to work with and visit frequently. But one of the main takeaways expressed during our last night together was how fortunate the participants felt to be able to visit these special Southern places, particularly the congregations that may not be as accessible in the next few years. I never like to use the words "dying" or "diminishing" when referring to these congregations, but rather the phrases of the congregants themselves who describe their "small" or "older" groups. We learned so much this week about the strength and warmth of a small congregation and the dedication it takes to continue Jewish life in rural areas.
Another participant mentioned that she was moved during our Shabbat experience in Tupelo when during the Mi Sheberach the congregants each gave reports on the well being of each of the people on the list. She felt a closer connection to the community and how important each individual member is to the life of a congregation. Of all the congregations we visited, we also got a sense that being a member here is almost like a second time job, whether it's lay leading services or buying the toilet paper, everyone has a role and pitches in. Participants left the South with a charge to find ways to become more engaged in their own communities.
My own personal takeaway? I couldn't help be feel that being on a bus with non-Southerners solidified by own Southern Jewish Identity. I may not have been born here, but I'm now a happily committed resident and realized during our discussions I more often support, identify with, and sometimes defend the Southern Jewish way of life. Whether I'm talking to a non-Jewish population about Judaism or a non-Southern population about the South, as an educator, sharing is a vital component of how I communicate.
And one last note that resonated with me came from participant who is currently living in Brunswick, Georgia. She said the trip made her realize that she is the next generation for that historic congregation. Many of our discussions spoke about the future of the Jewish South, and she so eloquently described the weight and honor she felt, continuing Jewish life in her community.
This is already a long post, but there's so much more to share! I invited participants to share their own experiences so you'll hear from them but you can also see some of this through their eyes on our Tagboard page. Maybe you'll be inspired to come down for your own Southern Jewish journey!
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Was nice value for the money. Breakfast was by far better than most of these free breakfasts normally are. Pool was quite chlorine filled but probably better that than not enough!
Interesting location, fun neighborhood.
The toilet clogged on the last day. Coffeemaker was broken
Very quaint, convienent & well maintained. Friendly staff. Good in-house restaurant & pub.
In room wifi didnt work well but gave me a chace to enjoy the cozy lobby with fireplace.
The rooms are nothing special but ours was very clean and the beds were comfortable.
The location
The room was called a king suite and I am not sure what is considered a suite but this is not what I would call a suite. The ice maker was in the lobby which was not any where near our room.
cable channels weren't listed anywhere
- internet connection booted me every 30 minutes or so.
- room was freezing so I turned up the heat. Once turned up, it
wouldn't turn down. I froze then I sweated
- a diesel truck was running outside and my hall filled with fumes.
- I had no hot water for a shower.
- Once done with my shower, maintenance men came to my door and
opened it without knocking. I was standing in my underwear, yet
they held the door open and talked at length to me about my water
- The complimentary breakfast was inedible
- the in-room coffee maker didn't work
Not well maintained
Lights n blow dryer didn't work, room smelled moldy, door didn't stay shut unless u put your weight on it n turn lock. Room was not clean at all
The layout and amenities of the room.
This is a good place for the money. I paid $85 for the night.
The room I was given had a permanent stench of cigarette smoke. I was not asked by the front desk at check in if I was okay with a smoking room.
location was great...close to big boulder and area restaurants.
Size of room, cleanliness, noise from rooms next door, no one at the office at check-in/check-out...not worth $---- per night!!
Stayed at Lake Harmony Inn in late August. It is ideally located close to Hickory Run State Park and Camelback waterpark and right next to Piggy's famous breakfast place. It is the perfect home base. The kids loved the stand up paddle boards.
Very outdated. Carpet on the walls in our room was strange. It seemed like we were the only ones there and it was very eerie. Renovations were being made and many parts of the hotel were closed off.
The Willowbrook suite is nice but not worth the money.
When we tried to check in they didn't have any of my info or room keys. They told me to go to the room & wait for security to open the door. 2 hours later I stood in line again and finally got the rooms keys. Which made me miss my 6pm reservation for valentine's dinner. After that my room keys were deactivated. Had to wait in line again. Upon leaving the roads were bad because they didn't plow or treat the roads. I wound up sliding around a corner and hitting another car. 2nd year in a row they didn't treat the roads and it caused problems. When I tried to get a hold of the manager. She had me wait 2 more hours. All that to find out they won't cover any car damage or compensate me for my stay. I will never go there again. I should of known better from the horrible stay last year.
Clean, friendly staff.
Poor landscape around the area outside ie, no big trees, power lines over head not something that I like to look at out side my window
I was pleasantly surprised to see the size of the room, the overall cleanliness of all aspects of hotel,the common areas appeal and the the friendliness of the staff.
I'll never understand why it's so difficult to get quality pillows for hotels, no exception here. Also the coffee and was cold in urns in the evening and breakfast was nothing special.
I like the location and service.
Its hard to find portable gps can not locate the address/not listed.
This is an excellent place for overnight/travel lodging. Very clean and a friendly staff. The complementary breakfast has a good assortment and everything was fresh and hot. The room was very clean and comfortable. Excellent overnight stay.
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The staff! was the greatest! he got us whatever we needed and was extremely friendly and helpful.
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