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Michelangelo Buonarroti
ca. 1564-66
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Michelangelo Buonarroti
ca. 1525-30
Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Agnolo Bronzino
Eleonora of Toledo and Her Son Giovanni
after 1545
Detroit Institute of Arts
Cristofano Allori
Judith with the Head of Holofernes
ca. 1616-18
Palazzo Pitti, Florence
Mirabello Cavalori
The Wool Factory
ca. 1570-72
Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
On the Shoulders of Giants
by Victor M. Cassidy
"The Medici, Michelangelo, and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence," a traveling exhibition of Florentine art and civilization just closed at the Art Institute of Chicago after a three-month run. It moves to the Detroit Institute of Arts, its final stop, in mid-March. Many of the 200 objects in this exhibition -- paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Michelangelo, Bronzino, Pontormo, Salviati, Vasari and others -- have never left Italy before.
The show includes tapestry, armor, porcelain and decorative objects. There is even a conjectural recreation of the Studiolo in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, the hidden vault room where Francesco I de Medici stored his collection of scientific curios -- lumps of sulfur, alum, asphalt, petrified wood, amber, red coral, Murex shells and more.
Michelangelo and Mannerism
From 1537 to 1621, the first four Medici grand dukes -- Cosimo I, his sons Francesco I and Ferdinando I, and his grandson Cosimo II -- presided over a spectacular flowering of the arts and sciences in Florence. Michelangelo (1475-1564) towered over this time in art history. "The Medici, Michelangelo, and the Art of Late Renaissance Florence" presents nine Michelangelo drawings, a small wooden crucifix that he made, and
(ca. 1525-30), a near life-size marble sculpture of a male nude. According to conflicting historical evidence, this work may represent either the Biblical David or the Greek god Apollo.
The head of
is noticeably smaller than it would be in life. The limbs are unnaturally large and the torso is expressively twisted. Vasari called this figurative style (which was new in Italy at the time)
(Mannerism). Michelangelo's Mannerism influenced painters and sculptors throughout the Late Renaissance and Baroque eras.
After bringing
close to completion, Michelangelo abandoned it. We see the marks of his chisels and rakes on the unfinished sculpture as if he's just stepped out for lunch and will soon return.
lets us imagine that we are visiting the studio of one of history's greatest artists.
Pierino da Vinci's
Pisa Restored
(ca. 1552) is an allegorical relief in Carrara marble that shows Cosimo I de Medici leading a group of classically draped men and women toward Pisa. Cosimo raises up a female personification of the city and lifts his scepter to banish vice. The Medici commissioned many such self-aggrandizing images to consolidate their power in the eyes of the citizenry and intimidate enemies. Busts and portraits of the Medici family served similar purposes. Copies became gifts that sealed political alliances.
Bronzini's Portraits
Agnolo Bronzino is one of the stars of this show. His
Eleonora of Toledo and Her Son Giovanni
(after 1545) depicts the wife of Cosimo I in a wondrous silk dress with arabesques of black velvet and gold thread. The dress overpowers Eleonora and her beautiful child. We also see a handsome
Duke Cosimo I de Medici in Armor
(after 1545), painted by Bronzino's workshop, and a brooding
Young Man With a Lute
(ca. 1532-34), by the master himself.
Bronzino's portraits dazzle, but Jacopo Pontormo's catch our eye because he presents sitters in plain surroundings to focus attention on their psychology. We see just a partially shadowed face in
Alessandro de Medici
(1534), a portrait of a brutal, disturbed duke who was eventually murdered.
Giovanni della Casa
(1541) depicts a church prelate, a man of great strength and faith, while
Maria Salviati and a Child
(ca. 1537 or 1543), which shows the mother of Duke Cosimo I, is equally straightforward and revealing.
There is narrative art too -- Salviati's moving
Christ Carrying the Cross
(ca. 1547), Christofano Allori's operatic
Judith with the Head of Holofernes
(ca. 1616-18); and
Venus at Her Toilette
(1558), a confection by Vasari. The show even includes a pinup -- Jacopo Zucchi's
The Coral Fishery
(ca. 1580), with eight dewy-eyed, Renaissance cuties, who wear nothing but their smiles as they fish languidly for coral and pearls.
Objects in the corners make this exhibition unusually rich and suggestive of its time. Mirabello Cavalori's
Wool Factory
(ca. 1570-72), which hung in the Studiolo of Francesco I, is surely accurate in technical terms, for the artist was the son of a dyer. We see men washing and treating wool in a large indoor structure. Technology made great advances during the Renaissance, particularly in Italy, because the climate of the times encouraged broad interests and an open mind.
Jacopo Ligozzi's
Horned Viper and Viper of Avicenna
(1577), a chalk and colored tempera work on paper, is one of some 150 plates to survive from a series of plant and animal pictures. Recording facts about the natural world in encyclopedic fashion would grow into modern science.
Kicking Tradition Aside
A philosopher once likened today's people to dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants. We can see farther than our ancestors could because the traditions they created support us. If we kick tradition aside, we dangle in mid-air then fall into the abyss.
The Renaissance was a wonderful, thrilling time that can never be repeated. Europe rediscovered the Classics. It drew upon these and Christian sources in its art. The proverbial Renaissance Man thirsted after knowledge of all kinds. There were just a few artists -- but what artists they were.
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Solar Lull Could Cause Colder Winters In Europe 320
from the i-blame-the-schools dept.
The Sun does not effect climate. Only carbon.
Only carbon.
Your wife's vagina smokes in bed, after she has sex with me. But then climate change occurs and the bitch gets cold when you're close to coming home from work.
-- Ty Rone
The Maunder Minimum is the degree of deviation from the white line allowed before the trooper cites you for being drunk. Even without exceeding the Maunder Minimum, poor performance here combined with "blowing an
* Scale normalized 0.0~~1.0 as per International Standards Req. 4:20, para 69, lines for two.
No no no. Only denialists are fools. Global warming proponents are superior intelligent beings who are never wrong and always have the answers if only all the illiterate peons would listen to them everything would be okay.
The Force is what holds everything together. It has its dark side, and it has its light side. It's sort of like cosmic duct tape.

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Lovin it!!!!
I wish they'd do these posters more old skool. Like old movie posters, like the Indiana Jones ones for example. They just all seem very tacky nowadays. I'd never hang a poster like that on my wall or wear it on a T-shirt. A good design is a good design and will pay off dividends in the long run. If it becomes an iconic image it can have a life of it's own within collectors, art lovers and fashion.
It's not too clear, but it looks like Cap actually has wings on his helmet. I actually prefered the stenciled on ones from the 40's era movie suit. Also his ears are showing this time. But what's that on his shoulders? Is it a captain's rank insignia? (I really don't know what one looks like.)
I strongly agree.
Funny how Cap doesn't really look like Chris Evans in these posters. The one character whose face they really had to change to make look like he's supposed to.
So I guess Thor , won't be wearing his helmet in this movie either?
Cap's costume looks great. Good luck to Hawkeye when he releases that arrow. If he doesn't kill Capt. America first (since he's aiming at him and since there's no way he could shoot accurately in that pose), he's going to be howling in pain when that string rakes all the way down the length of his arm. Maybe he should learn to shoot a bow first before proclaiming himself to be an expert in archery.
Hawkeye looks like he took some inspiration from Burt Reynolds' "Lewis" from Deliverance.
Unfortunately this isn't the poster for the film, despite it having the likenesses of the actors, it was distributed thru another source of MARVEL,, most likely their consumer products division, it's not actual theatrical marketing for the movie itself.
I love how Cap gets to wear the American flag but heaven forbid Hawkeye's suit has more purple. Cause you can wear a flag and it's fine, but purple is totally out of the question
Why must every or almost every superhero brought to film have to be stripped of any and all individuality just to be subjected to what look like S&M gear?
I'm sooo sick of it in film! Why are they so afraid to put color in the suits is beyond me especially since Watchmen showed & proved that if handled correctly, even horrid costumes can be massaged and tweaked into looking cool. Hawkeye's "ridiculous purple thing" is a Marvel staple. C'mon guys. This is supposed to be fantasy treated as close to reality as possible. Now I don't know about you guys but I have seen leather in more than just black. Shoot! If they wanna put someone in black, wheres the Panther!?
They suck for that. And put Thor's d^mn helmet on him! Maybe if we make enough noise, we can get the man some color, disguise and respect. Who'z down?
I am so down. I agree. Put a helmet on Thor, at LEAST make Hawkeye's off-color purple and not red (at least a nod that they know he's supposed to be that color), and personally, I like the Black Widow outfit when she's got the red hourglass on her chest, not just her belt buckle.
Oh, and they better make it clear that Hawkeye is just as critical (if not more) as Bullseye (or this guy from the Hawkeye state is gonna be pissed!)
Mentioning some of the Red Room things done to Black Widow wouldn't hurt either (since, y'know there isnt an Ant-Man and Wasp)
The Hawkeye costume could have been really interesting. What they seem to have done is just really silly, and as a (very) long time Hawkeye fan all the signals this sends me are negative.


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Lowry & McIlroy: Friends, partners now opponents
"I'm just taking one day at a time and one shot at a time and trying to become the best golfer I can be."
He was good enough to win the Irish Open as an amateur, the greatest achievement in his family since his father, Gaelic soccer star Brendan Lowry, led County Offaly to the All-Ireland Team Championship in 1992. He followed that with a win last year at the Portugal Masters.
Is he good enough to beat McIlroy?
"I'll definitely be going out there fighting for this match tomorrow, and I'll be gunning to try and beat him," Lowry said. "I think if I beat Rory tomorrow, it would be one of the great stories of my career so far. I've got nothing to lose."
The match was in doubt until Sunday.
Phil Mickelson isn't playing, so the top 65 in the world ranking were eligible. Lowry was right on the bubble, getting tweets from an Irish journalist about his fate, and it looked as if he would fall to No. 66 when Fredrik Jacobson was alone in seventh place at Pebble Beach. His last hope was Patrick Reed making birdie on the 18th at Pebble, and the rookie escaped from the rocks and made a 12-foot birdie putt that dropped on the last turn.
"I suppose it was meant to be," Lowry said.
Not long after he booked his flight to Arizona, Brandt Snedeker withdrew because of sore ribs. That meant Lowry would move up one seed to No. 63 and play Tiger Woods. But in the final week before the brackets were announced, Jacobson tied for third and moved past Lowry.
Rarely has anyone felt so relieved to be playing the world No. 1.
"Snedeker pulled out and I was like, `Right, I've got to play Tiger now,' which I didn't know what to make of because I've never met Tiger and Tiger has been a hero of mine," Lowry said. "Tiger would have been quite daunting. But I think because I know Rory so well - not that it's going to be an easier match for me - it's going to be easier to stand on that first tee and look Rory in the face and know that I've got a good chance of beating him."
One thing that might be in Lowry's favor is the weather, which is supposed to be so cold and nasty on Wednesday that there is a slight chance of light snow in the morning. In other words, not much different from that magical Sunday at County Louth in the 2009 Irish Open.
Irish fans really only need to pay attention to two matches on Wednesday - McIlroy and Lowry play in one, while Padraig Harrington faces Graeme McDowell in another.
The link is strong with the younger lads, though. It was McIlroy who told Lowry he should turn pro after winning the Irish Open, and Lowry did. They are part of the same management company. They play practice rounds or have dinner when they're at the same tournaments. Just not this one.
So who makes the bigger headlines by winning?
"I think if I win, yeah, it'll be pretty big back home," Lowry said. "Because no one is expecting me to win."
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Can someone please tell me what are the good points of this new page layout. I have been visiting this PCA forum for more than nine years and have had a lot of help and pleasure from it, but I have to say that the new layout is driving me away. I would very much appreciate it if someone could tell me what is good about the new design.
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I like the new look my only gripe is the multiple post in the my posts and they don't show times or posters just lots of N/A's but that aside I do think it is an improvement.
I think it is human nature I remember when XP was first released it got a flood of complaints and when they released Vista all the chorus was I want to revert back to XP :-)
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By and large the site works reasonably well, but there certainly are some items that need a revisit by the originators! Hopefully, in the fullness of time, the niggles will be ironed out, but at the moment they certainly do seem to take an eternity to resolve. The new servers seem OK, though I have to say they do not seem to be any quicker than the old ones to me. Perhaps they are more stable than the old ones.
I also notice that the "Answers" seem to be less now than they were on the "old System". Is it, perchance, that fewer people are now using the site?
PS. I should have kept my mouth shut. The first attempt at posting this missive came up with the Please wait... and died a death!! So much for stability!!
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If you was sat at a desk all day looking at the same Desktop 24/7, i think you you would blow your brains out. Do you ever buy new furniture or Wallpaper the rooms in your house. It must be thick in muck.
Just a Joke but I think you get the point
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The main Problem with the Site was it had fell over, But seems now they have corrected the Speed Problems, Next is to get the creases out of the Pants
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Thank's Plenty of words in the English vocabulary without Explicit words. And they still get the point over
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I am very pleased to find that I am not the only person who is not happy with the new web.I used to tell everyone that used computers among my friends about the PCA forum but I have stopped doing that and I find that I only come onto the site about once a week now, where as previously I was hardly ever off it. Ah well as they say you can win them all.
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The only thing that I find better is the ability for longer titles and mor editor options. I would say that the old forum was better for smaller screens. What I wish was a feature of the new site is having more posts per page when reading threads so that you do not miss the important threads that may be on 1 of the other pages.
At the moment, it is about 10 posts per page, and would be better being about 25/30 per page It would make reading long threads much simpler, quicker, and boring as who wants to read pages and pages whilst having to keep pressing next every lot of posts.
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Ok so we will get used to the new forum in time! We are the customers of PCA, and the customer is always right or so we are told.
So come on PCA and give the customer what he or she wants, that is the old stile forum back. The previous design was better than the majority of other forums on the net, and how I for one wished that they would all copy our previous design. Instead of us having to follow their rubbish, after all we were the leaders were we not?
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RussB7 I think what buteman meant was when you've got the page resized (to hide the adverts), using the "Maximise" and "Restore Down" buttons can switch between full screen and your modified size with one click. Cheers
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NEWPORT BEACH – Golfer Esteban Toledo knows all too well how quickly things can turn in one's life. Sort of like leading a golf tournament one day and the next you've fallen off the leader board. His life has been one ironic twist after another.
For instance, as a kid he lived in the squalor of Mexicali, Mexico, fishing golf balls out of country club lakes for a few cents. Years later he was a card-carrying member of the PGA Tour living in Irvine.
One moment, he was a carefree bachelor, traveling the world, and the next he was planning a life with the woman of his dreams.
Once a bruising lightweight boxer, Toledo has developed into a world class golfer with a soft touch and softer heart. He has plans to build an orphanage in his hometown.
This week, Toledo's life has led him back to Newport Beach Country Club, site of the Toshiba Classic and a place that holds a lot of meaning for the 50-year-old Champions Tour golfer. Maybe more.
He met his future wife here 18 years ago and once held an honorary membership. Toledo still has many friends and fans in the community and was looking forward to perhaps giving them something to celebrate this week.
Instead, Toledo's heart and mind will be split between the perfectly manicured greens and his home in Mexico, where he will attend the funeral of his older brother, before beginning play Friday.
Toledo had been forward to visiting with his brother, who Mario, who was planning to be in Newport Beach this week. Mario Toledo died last week because of "health problems."
"He died and it was a tough, tough deal for me," said Toledo, one of 11 kids. "It's tough for me but also it's good because he wanted me to play.
"It is difficult right now, but I'm not gong to have an excuse. I'm going to still move forward and my dream and my goal is that I want to play. I'm not going to let anybody down. I'm going to try 100 percent to play and be focused on what I want.
"It's a decision I made because Mario, my brother, that's what he wants, for me to play and I'm going to do that."
Toledo isn't any stranger to the Newport Beach Country Club. He played his first event there, the Taco Bell Classic in 1995 and has played the course "more than 100 times" throughout his PGA career, which includes three top 10 finishes and a tour victory at Lake Erie, N.Y., in 2005.
He would love nothing more than to celebrate his first Champions Tour victory at his second home course and the place where he first asked his wife, Colleen, for a date.
"Winning, coming down the stretch on the last hole will be a really special day that I will probably never forget," said Toledo, who plays out of Tustin Ranch.
Toledo said he will never forget the day he first set eyes on Colleen. She was a working as a waitress during the Pro-Am that year the Newport Beach Country Club. It was not love at first sight for her.


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That's what President Obama had in mind during his State of the Union on Jan. 28 when he announced a new retirement savings plan for people who until now haven't had the chance to invest in an employer-sponsored 401(k).
Called myRA, the plan is a 401(k) alternative that requires less of an initial investment for an individual to open and less costly to run, making it ideal for small businesses to offer to employees.
It's definitely needed. Aside from Social Security, the best way to save for retirement is through a company-sponsored account. Yet, the fewest U.S. workers in decades have access to such an account – just 52 percent of all private-sector employees ages 25 to 64, according to a 2013 report from the National institute on Retirement Security. The majority of the 44.5 million people without access to a 401(k) tend to be lower-income employees who work for small businesses, according to the report.
The myRA plans are expected to be available late in 2014 through the U.S. Treasury Department. Employees at companies that offer them can open an account with as little as $25, and invest as little as $5 a month from their after-tax pay, through automatic payroll deductions. The plans carry no additional fee, and will be available to individuals who make less than $129,000 a year and couples who make up to a combined $191,000 annually.
Plan funds will be invested in a low-risk government securities investment fund that's currently available to federal employees. Government bond funds don't earn the kind of big returns that investing in a stock mutual fund might. But they're stable, and the myRA plan comes with a guarantee that the account balance will never decrease below what an employee puts into it.
As the plan is configured, employees can save up to $15,000 or for 30 years, after which the funds will roll over into a Roth IRA. Once the account hits the $15,000 ceiling, that's it, you can't start over.
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After myRA funds roll over to a Roth IRA, the investor is free to move the money into whatever investment funds they want – mutual funds, for example, or a cash balance account – just as they would be able to in any other type of Roth IRA. Individuals can begin withdrawing funds tax-free after age 59½.
The new plan may be fighting an uphill battle. It comes at a time when many employers are attempting to make up for higher costs – including those anticipated to be associated with implementing the Affordable Care Act – by pulling back on benefits, including retirement plans.
In one recent high-profile example, AOL had announced plans to delay offering a company match to employees' 401(k) contributions after incurring substantial health-care expenses. AOL retracted the change after it received a public drubbing for pinning blame for the costs on "distressed babies" born to two employees the previous year.
When it comes to funding retirement, $15,000 is peanuts, and some retirement savings experts aren't convinced a savings plan that maxes out at that amount will be much help.
Employers have to choose to offer a myRA, and the small businesses that it targets can't afford even small administrative costs, says Mike Alfred, co-founder of BrightScope, the San Diego 401(k) rating service. Offering small employers a tax credit as an incentive for offering the plan could help, Alfred says.
Other retirement savings experts argue that anything the government and companies can do to assist non- savers take baby steps in that direction is beneficial.
"A disproportionate share of people who don't have access to retirement plans aren't necessarily the most sophisticated individuals. They face a hurdle even knowing that the accounts are available," says Simon Roy, president of Jemstep, maker of a web app that helps people manage their retirement nest eggs. "This allows them to build up a base level of $15,000 of capital they can then use to start investing in a more diversified way."


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This beautiful island duplex has been completely remodeled inside and out and furnished with a decorator's touch. Lush landscaping sets this house apart and the inviting beach decor will lower your stress level and ease you into vacation mode. This 1700 square foot unit is the upstairs half of a duplex, which is a stand alone home with 2 units, one upstairs and one downstairs. The two units share the pool and pool area but both units have their own outdoor spaces as well. This upstairs unit has an air/conditioned, heated and screened lanai as well as large decks on the front and back. The back deck also has table and chairs with an umbrella and it overlooks the pool. The downstairs unit has a screened lanai at the front of the house with table and chairs, etc. and a patio and hammock right outside the lanai.
In the garage you'll find the laundry area, which is shared by the two units and there is one washer and 2 dryers. You'll also find beach carts, beach umbrellas and lawn chairs and there are usually lots of beach toys that guests have left behind for your enjoyment as well.
The white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just a few steps away so grab the beach cart, lawn chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and pop-up shade canopy and start your vacation! After a day on the beach and in the warm Gulf water you can return to the tranquil setting of the backyard and sip a cool drink while floating in the heated pool or nap on an overstuffed couch while listening to your favorite music on the CD player.
Cook a gourmet meal in the fully appointed kitchen with your family gathered around the breakfast bar, or head out to the rear deck for a bar-b-que. Not in the mood to cook? Grab the free island trolley and venture into town for shopping, dining or a visit to the City Pier. But be sure not to miss the stunning sunsets. You can watch the nightly sunset pilgrimage while relaxing in the lanai as the curtains ripple in the evening breeze. It's perfection!
To get a better view, just scroll down this page and right after the rates you'll see the link for our VIRTUAL TOUR. You'll also see a link to the downstairs unit (Listing #87071 on VRBO) which has two bedrooms, 2 baths as well, but is a little bit smaller.......perfect if you'd like to bring the in-laws or extended family along to share this island paradise with you.
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We're Marilyn and Jim Misiorowski and we've lived in So. California for the past 30 years. We first started coming to Anna Maria Island after James' parents moved from Chicago to the Perico Bay Club in nearby Bradenton in the 1980's. We immediately loved the small town feel of the island and in 2005 we bought this home in anticipation of retiring here. In the meantime, we completely remodeled it, added a pool, landscaping, changed the entry to the upper floor and redecorated with new furnishings with an 'island decor'. We really love coming to the island whenever we have time and soon plan to be there at least 6 months a year.
We have everything we need at our little slice of paradise. The beach is right across the street and we don't even have to drive if we don't want to because the island trolley stops just across from our house. The island restaurants are great and plentiful, and one of our favorites is just a block away. We also love the friendliness of the locals and the fact that there are no high rises or franchise type businesses on the island.
We stayed in the upper apartment for three weeks. We travelled all the way from the UK and were,understandably worried that it might not be quite as shown.
It exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean,very spacious and well apointed.
There are two decks,back and front so there is always a sunny spot somewhere to sit outside. The beds were comfortable with plenty of extra covers if required ( we had some cool nights and they were much appreciated) It is so spacious so even if six people shared there is always somewhere quiet to sit. Plenty of information books and a small library of paperbacks etc. The kitchen has everything you could possible need, I defy anyone to find anything that has been missed. The laundry is downstairs in the garage and is shared with the downstairs accommodation. There is only one washer but two dryers. I recommend that if staying more than one week that you change laundry any day except Saturday as the cleaners are using the machines for the other unit and you could be hanging around a while(or leave the washing until after 4pm) There are plenty of chairs,umbrellas,beach paraphenailia etc. with trolleys to convey it all to the beach,which really is 100 steps away(unless you take very small steps)
The pool is small but functional. It could be crowded if both units use it at the same time. IOt would be ideal in the summer months as it provided lots of shade.
If you want breakfast out we recommend Minnies Beach Diner - they are exceptionally good.
There is the free trolley around the island so you really don't need to use the car unless you want to go back across the causeway for retail therapy.
We stayed here for a week in September for our cousins wedding on the island. Great location super close to the beach and the small pool was a nice touch at night. Interior was beautifully decorated as was the landscaping outside. Highly recommended.
We were a party of five (4 adults and one 6 year old boy), and we really loved our stay in this beautiful home. It was very clean, very spacious and everything you need for a perfect vacation is there. By entering the front door, we were fully flashed. The ladys loved the furniture and especially the lovely decoration. We totally appreciated the short walk to the beautiful beach and all the beach equipment, even if the umbrellas were not in the best condition anymore, but who cares? We all really enjoyed the pool, especially our little one.
The owner was great to work with and very prompt in answering any questions we had. Will definitely be back.
I unexpectedly had family coming into town and needed a place for them to stay for the weekend. Being a resident of the county I knew a beach place would be the perfect spot to have the out of town guests stay since I have a small apartment. At the last minute we found this place open for the days we needed it. We loved the place from the minute we saw it. A great location, close to the beach and great restaurants were all located nearby. My out of town guests loved this place so much they plan on coming back next summer for a longer time and book this unit as well as the corresponding lower unit and have a family reunion. I hope we can make that work for next summer!
we were able to enjoy the holiday absolutely. The house was exactly as we imagined it. Clean, proximity to the beach is great, the inventory and equipment perfectly. There were plenty of towels there and you have the opportunity to wash. that's a big advantage, especially after a round trip with young children.
to this beautiful island comes with everything you can imagine what is. If you want to recover, is right on Anna Maria Iceland. we will definitely come again and are now looking forward to it very much.
Feels like our own vacation home!
We have stayed in the bottom unit many times but because we had five adults on this trip we decided to stay in the larger upstairs unit. The upstairs provided a more than generous space for all of us to enjoy with its large kitchen, living room and Lanai....love the Lanai! Decor is Florida perfect and is equipt with everything you might need or want. We really enjoy being steps from the beach, but when it gets to hot, or in the evening the pool is a perfect alternative. The island provides a variety fo dining experiences for everyones taste from the Beach Bistro, to Sandbar, to Hurricane Hanks with its locals.
Shopping on the island and nearby St Armand's Circle was a real hit with the ladies.
Don't miss Anna Maria Island or staying here!!!! See you next year!


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Terri Barksdale of Caledonia, and Lonnie Bramlett of West Point, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Joyce Bramlett, to William Baker, son of Stephen and Angela Baker of Mantee.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Stanley and Elizabeth Bramlett of West Point, and Lois Johnson of Columbus, and the late Doris Atkins.
She is a 2009 graduate of West Point High School, and is continuing her education at Vaughn's Beauty School and East Mississippi Community College.
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Larry Gene Britt, age 56, of Lenoir City, Tenn., passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at his home.
Tori Eliis had a triple double Friday night as Hebron Christian School snapped a three-game losing skid with a 62-50 win over AA West Memphis.
Ellis knocked down 28 points, grabbed 20 rebound and blocked 10 shots in arguably her most complete performance so far this season.
Head coach William Cotton says the girls are coming around and looking like they should, a playoff ball club.
ŌĆ£Our shooting percentage was up tonight, thatŌĆÖs what we need to have every night,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£But thereŌĆÖs still room to improve.ŌĆØ
West Point head football coach Chris Chambless got right to point at halftime. The Green Wave led 21-14 at the break over Neshoba Central and Chambless kept it short and sweet.
ŌĆ£This is the playoffs, you better step it up or youŌĆÖre going home,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£What else do you say?ŌĆØ
The boys heard it loud and clear.
TUPLEO ŌĆō Arrington Lenoir and Daryl Thomas combined for 49 points Thursday night, but after four periods of play, West Point just didnŌĆÖt have enough in the tank as the Green Wave lost in OT to the Tupelo Golden Wave 82-76 in day two of the Tupelo Tip-Off Classic.
West Point had an eight point lead heading into the fourth quarter, before Tupelo began chipping away, and eventually cutting the deficit 67-65 with less than two minutes to play. Antonio Green sank five points including a pair of free-throws with 10 ticks left to play.
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One by one, 16 senior football players made the slow walk across McAllister Field at West Point High School Friday night, with each player being accompanied by his family for Senior Night festivities.
After the 16th player was introduced just prior to West PointŌĆÖs season finale, he kissed his mother, turned, and found the rest of his senior teammates. ThatŌĆÖs when the entire group gathered together and sprinted to the center of the field to be with the 17th senior, Tyler Wallace.
Oak Hill opened up the ball game with back-to-back three pointers by transfer AJ Jones.
Fans knew it was a good sign as the Raiders rolled out 20 points in the first quarter on their way to the first win of the season, 54-42 over Kirk Academy.
Jones finished 4-of-4 from behind the arch in the first quarter as the Raiders scored 14 unanswered points to take control 20-6 after the first intermission. Brian Middleton said he was a little surprised by the fast start.
For a few minutes late in the fourth quarter, Oak Hill girls basketball coach Stan Hughey got a little nervous. He watched as the Lady Raiders, who led 36-24 heading into the final period, allowed Kirk to comeback and send it into overtime.
Five points in the last minute of OT by the Lady Raiders, including the go ahead jumper by Maegen Ellis, gave Oak Hill the victory, 47-45 in their home debut.
Gail Montgomery-Yukon
Gail Montgomery-Yukon passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, after a long series of illnesses.
Gail Montgomery-Yukon was born 65 years ago in West Point. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Ron Yukon, as well as countless people around the country who knew her as a friend, mentor, counselor and teacher. She is also survived by her brothers: Roger L. Montgomery (Paulette) of Pascagoula, and Pete Montgomery (Libby) of West Point; seven nieces and nephews, and seven great nieces.
Roy Lee Elliot
Roy Lee Elliot, age 59, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Park Ridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Funeral services are Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at 11 a.m. from Pilgrim Grove M.B. Church, with the Rev. Robert Shamlin-Traylor officiating. Burial will follow in Muldrow Baptist Church Cemetery in Starkville.
Visitation is Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, from 2 ŌĆō 5 p.m. at Carter's Mortuary Services Chapel.
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IDK what to do. My son is in 1st grade in public school. His grades are good in the classes he likes, but the ones he is bored with tend to be a bit low. I want so much to homeschool/unschool him, but I'm not sure I can afford to quit my full time job. We're not used to living on 1 income, but I really do feel that my son would thrive even more in a personalized environment. Do you, as experienced unschoolers, feel that it would be better for a child in a gifted class to do unschooling? His main "issue" is his lack of attentiveness in class; he is bored so he uses his imagination to play games (by himself, not interrupting other students) and gets lost on what the teacher is discussing. Usually math. I'm welcoming ANY advice or suggestions you may have - I greatly appreciate everything you have to offer! :)
Do you have a homeschooling family in your area that he could join for childcare while you're at work?
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But... unschooling fits with our life as we chose it and with our kids' desires. We chose to live in a rural, fairly remote area not near many schools, leading a simple single-income life in a tolerant, do-it-yourself kind of community that is very accepting of homeschooling and alternative choices. I wouldn't say that any of that is necessary, but it did make unschooling a natural and not difficult choice for us.
Quitting a full-time job, if you like your work and earn a decent income that you're accustomed to living on, is a big step. Pulling a kid from a gifted program, particularly if enrolment is limited and requalification may be necessary if he wants to re-enter the school system at some point, is a big step. Dramatically changing one's educational course is a big move. If you consider all the factors and decide it's worth trying, I have no doubt it could work very well indeed.
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Your son sounds like me in first grade! I loved history and and language/arts but math was not my thing. I remember daydreaming and using my imagination during class and totally tuning out my teacher. You're facing a tough desicion. Homeschooling was not an option for me. I stuck it out in public school and eventually outgrew that phase in about 3rd or 4th grade.
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The news of the disciplinary action against the controllers came as new amateur video emerged showing the collision between the helicopter and the plane. Investigators had been searching for such footage to aid in their investigation of the accident.
Nance said that the video, taken by a tourist on a boat in the Hudson, shows "two pilots that simply couldn't see each other" because of blind spots.
"Neither of them had any idea the other was there," he said. "It's very, very seldom in aviation safety that we have such graphic representation of what happened."
In the wake of the accident, critics are calling for more restrictions for flights within the crowded Hudson River corridor.
In that area over the river, aircraft flying below 1,100 feet are virtually on their own, with no air traffic controllers guiding them in the crowded airspace. National Transportation Safety Board chairwoman Deborah Hersman said it's the responsibility of pilots "to see and be seen and be aware of traffic around them."
It's also a busy space: The area saw 225 flights every day in the week prior to the accident, investigators said.
"It is unconscionable that the FAA permits unregulated flights in a crowded airspace in a major metropolitan area," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., who serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "And it is ridiculous that private planes and helicopters flying through a crowded area are dependent, while in flight, on visually sighting other aircraft and communicating with them. The real-life repercussions of these non-existent regulations have been disastrous."
The "'see and avoid' concept is really bankrupt," Nance said. "Something needs to be done."
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I need to know if tetanus can be found in just the "T" form. My daughter fell off of my husband's shoulders this weekend-a fall from 6'5". She had a really large 2-3 inch laceration on her head and needed 11 stiches. She fell into a creek and hit a rock. It was a terrible event and incredibly scarry. I could go into further detail but won't bc I'll start crying. Anyway, the dr's were great at the hospital. They were totally supportive of our non vax stance but did strongly recommend the tetanus shot. Here are my questions:
1. what are her chances of getting tetanus-I think they are minimal. My husband does not. her wound was an open one that gushed a lot of blood. It was properly cleaned and had a lot of "air time" open.
2. We live in Vermont. Isn't tetanus found primarily in warmer states?
|3. She hit a rock, in running water.
4. Is there a way to just get the T and not dpt? I do not want her getting the other two. She does not need them.
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The city has retreated from part of its turnaround plan for 24 low-performing schools, telling principals the schools will keep their original names.
An Education Department letter to principals outlined the name change, and offered guidance on how to get the schools in shape before September.
The schools affected include John Dewey High School in Brooklyn and Newtown High School in Queens, among others.
The letter to principals says that now that it's August, the city's attention is focused on "a smooth school opening."
Earlier this month, a state judge blocked the city from replacing many of the teachers and some principals at the schools. The city has vowed to appeal, but it's running out of time before the start of the school year.
The president of the United Federation of Teachers, Michael Mulgrew, supported the Education Department's decision.
"As an arbitrator found and the courts have upheld, these schools were never going to be really 'new' under the mayor's plan," Mr. Mulgrew said. "So it's appropriate that they retain the historic names that mean so much to their communities and their staff."
It's not clear whether the city will pursue other changes it planned for the 24 schools, because it was counting on federal grants that were tied to the staffing changes blocked in court.
The letter to principals also provided information about how to staff their schools in the next five weeks and told them the department would help get accurate information to eighth graders who will be selecting high schools this fall.
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I've been researching blueberry bushes with the plan to prep my soil (get the PH right) this year and purchase bushes next year. I'm considering getting 2-5 bushes. One question I can't seem to find the answer to: If I get a plant with an earlier harvest and one with a later harvest, will that work for cross-pollination? Or do I need to get two plants that will be blooming and then producing at the exact (or close) time?
With rare exception, cross-pollination is not required for blueberries to produce--it will just produce larger fruit that ripens earlier. This is per "The Backyard Berry Book" by Stella Otto.
FWIW, I had two that didn't produce at the exact same time, but probably closer than what you're talking about. I'm thinking they must've flowered in some overlapping timeframe.
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You may want to consider getting the bushes this year, and keep them in a big pot that alreay has the correct soil, and then putting them in the ground next year. It takes a while to get a good harvest, and this may give you a jump start.
I agree with that, especially if you have a somewhat sheltered place you could put the pots for the winter.
I love blueberries and have somehow ended up with 7 different kinds in various pots on my porch (darn those nursery sales). From my experience, I'd suggest getting many different kinds - some are great fresh,some shine in baking, others freeze well, and you can extend the harvest too. Fall Creek Nursery has a lot of good information.
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Accordingly, the act prompted Johnston to form the Gun Owners Action Committee, designed to elect local leaders who favored gun rights. Johnston was named Gun Rights Defender of the Month by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
In the early 1990s, Johnston, now a father, burned out on the grueling hours of daytime television. That's when he launched his self-defense business.
"My job's to get people armed to fight bad guys," Johnston tells me. He says he offers criminals a choice: "Find a better line of work or cleanse the gene pool."
Tough talk is nothing new for Johnston. And it's not just talk. After the 1992 riots in Los Angeles he founded Orange County Corps, a group he that he told reporters at the time included 300 ready responders.
"If the rioters come south, we are going to set up armed roadblocks at the corner of Artesia Boulevard and Knott Avenue and hold the line right there."
Yes, there are many sides to Johnston, just as there are many sides on what to do with America's 300 million guns.
With a sharp wit tempered by an easy smile, Johnston offers, "The fraternity of gun owners are the nicest people."
As I step out of the Suburban and into the sound of gunfire, I hope he's not kidding.
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If the measure of a cause is selfless devotion, then gun advocates have little to worry about.
The incessant gunfire has some students on edge. Others are nervous about the idea of handling a loaded weapon. Still, Johnston's assistants manage to spread an infectious calm. Understand, each one – from a 20-year-old woman to an 85-year-old man nicknamed "Chief" – are unpaid volunteers.
Ed Wolff, a Buena Park auto mechanic whose father was a police officer, serves as range master. He explains he's here because he believes in the Second Amendment and "the more people who can handle guns safely, the better."
Wolff taught his daughters how to handle firearms as well as other family members and friends. He calls himself "anal safety."
Wolff recounts the time a friend of his nephew once started waiving his dad's rifle around. The nephew spotted a live round in the chamber. Possible tragedy averted.
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Kari Boogaerts straightens a display of crayons Monday in the back-to-school section of Target on Merritt Island. / Craig Rubadoux, FLORIDA TODAY
Some eager retailers are jumping the gun to get shoppers' attention extra early. With good reason: Last year, consumers spent more than $55 billion on back-to-school shopping, the National Retail Federation says.
Many retailers are still nervous about consumer spending in a topsy-turvy economy.
That's one reason why Toys R Us' "Pack to School" sale on backpacks and lunchboxes started July 1 in some parts of the country.
"If they can put the sale on and beat the competition to the punch, retailers can get consumers to buy before they normally would," says Marshal Cohen, chief retail analyst at NPD Group.
Analysts say back-to-school sales are getting earlier every year. Retailers say the real driver is consumers who keep asking for the sales earlier.
"A lot of folks just like to get their shopping done and out of the way," says Jason Shockley, an Office Depot spokesman.
Even then, many retailers insist they're mostly sticking to last year's schedule, based primarily on when school starts in different parts of the country. Public schools in Brevard start Aug. 10.
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I think that here Vast is trying to rebuild and defend his own ego rather than pathetically accept the fate of the "f-word" — he's "more than just a shoulder to cry on" because he loves her, suffers from her bitching about bad boyfriends and general asshole crushes. The overall subtext of the song supports this.
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Spotlight on Spending: Corpus Christi has used state sales tax fund to lure sporting events
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Some costs for hosting a national speedboat race and a world championship regatta in Corpus Christi this spring will be paid for with money from a state incentive program that only recently became available to smaller cities.
The city government has teamed with event promoters four times in the past two years to apply for the state's Event Trust Fund, a program that started dispersing money in 2004.
The trust fund program works like this: If a host city is competing against out-of-state areas to host an event, such as the Super Bowl, event organizers can submit an application that demonstrates the potential economic impact.
The Texas Comptroller's Office analyzes the application and how much sales tax could come in from visitors buying meals, renting hotel rooms and attending the event. Based on those calculations, the state and the city put money in a trust fund for the event, with the state putting in about $6 for every $1 the host city contributes.
The state has distributed more than $141 million since 2004. During that time Texas hosted two Super Bowls, an NBA and an MLB All Star Game and three NCAA Men's Final Four championships, according to data obtained by the Texas Tribune.
The state money comes from sales taxes. Officials expect a bump in sales tax if the event comes, so it's still seen as a net gain, comptroller spokesman R.J. DeSilva said.
After the event, the state sends money to the city, which can distribute it to event organizers and use it to reimburse any costs affiliated with hosting the event.
For the first five years, the fund was limited to large-scale events, such as when the Super Bowl came to Houston in 2004, and large-scale conferences.
In the 2009 legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1515, which allowed smaller events to be eligible to receive money.
It has been used twice since then for Corpus Christi events, and two events this spring also will benefit from the program.
Rudy Garza, Corpus Christi's intergovernmental relations director, has coordinated efforts to get the money in the past two years.
"We're still learning how to best utilize this program," he said. "It's a great chance to get events. The city can offer this incentive that we wouldn't have access to otherwise. Why wouldn't we access that opportunity?"
The state chipped in $26,748 for the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament and $67,848 for the Kiteboard Racing World Championships, which both came to the city last year. In both cases, the city put a deposit in the account to get the state funds but reimbursed itself after the event.
Money has been approved this year for the 2011 Melges 24 World Championship Regatta, slated for May 11-21 at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club, and the North American Tri-Hull Championship that will be in conjunction with the Texas International Boat Show April 7-10.
Both those events will get a bigger share of the trust fund than the previous two events.
The regatta will get $76,475 in state money to offset costs and the speedboat race will get $109,991.
During the first years the fund existed, only events in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin used it.
Since the law changed to allow smaller events, Corpus Christi has joined Lubbock, Garland, El Paso, Galveston, Arlington and Abilene in applying for the money.
Because the fund is set up by state law and its funding relies on increases in sales tax, it is not at risk of being cut in the budget shortage this legislative session, DeSilva said.
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Water gardening for those without yards
Keep the water plants in their pots and place them so that the pot is under water. By adding a layer of small stones or pea gravel to cover the soil, the water will stay clean and the soil won't float away.
After you have planted your new patio water garden, you may want to add a small water pump/fountain to aerate the water while adding nature sounds to your patio. You'll find these pumps at aquarium stores for less than $20. Make sure you have an electrical outlet on your patio near your water garden.
Have fun creating your very own portable patio pond.
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Brand new luxury villa, with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a private pool and spa, overlooking the stunning natural woodlands. Accommodates 10-12 people. Watersong is located on a conservation area within a gated community in Davenport. This community has its own club house present on site including its own state of the art fitness centre, a swimming pool, a sports court and a children's play area. An exquisite lounge is open for relaxation and socialising. Throughout the villa there is free Wi-Fi access, as well as 5 flat screen TVs, a DVD player, a PlayStation 3 and a Wii console, all included for your entertainment. Everything that you would desire in a quality home such as; a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, 3 of which are en suite, and spacious living areas are all included. This villa is family friendly, and perfect for a fantastic Orlando experience.
My wife and I have visited Florida several times before however this is the 1st time we spent our vacation in a villa. It was definitely top quality and had the WOW factor. I walked up to the gym most days and checked my e-mails at the clubhouse which was very convenient. Watersong was a very peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. We drove to different restaurants most nights and shopping centres during the day with ease. We would recommend this villa to all ages. We are looking forward to returning with the rest of our family next year!!!!!
Wow, what can I say. This house is absolutely amazing. We were on our first ever visit to Orlando with another family and this home was everything we could of wanted and more. Our stay here was a very memorable stay and we would definitely return to this property when we re-visit Orlando in a year or two. The kids loved the pool which is where they spent most of their time. The house is so spacious that you feel like you haven't used a lot of it. Watersong is a beautiful resort.The location of the property is ideal distance from the main attractions and just nearby is a supermarket with a mcdonalds next door, what more could you ask for! Thank you Rebecca for sharing your wonderful home.
We were very pleased with the house! It was exactly what we expected and more. Every bedroom in the house was used for our stay with our family, and we never felt like the house was small. Very roomy and comfortable.
The pool was well used by all of the children and adults. Having the security fence around the pool was great to keep my 18 month old nephew out of it.
We highly recommend this villa!
This home is better than the pictures do it justice! This was our first time renting a place in Florida so we were very pleased overall with our experience. (We have only rented before in Canmore, Alberta Canada.) This house was very spacious and accommodating for all of us, 10 plus a toddler were there for the one week in the middle of our stay. There was ample dishes, glasses, pots and pans. However, there were no baking dishes so I purchased 3 baking tins and I had to buy dish cloths and dish towels, as there were none provided. I left them behind for the next renter to use. Also, for a 5 bedroom house there should be a few more towels provided, especially since the pool was being used alot.
Thank you Rebecca and Raymond for sharing your Florida home!
We were certainly not disappointed!!! I chose this villa to celebrate my recent retirement with my family, including my 3 grandchildren. From the minute I walked in the front door I knew I had made a great choice. My wife and I have stayed in villas on our previous 5 holidays to Orlando, but this was by far the best. The villa is spacious, comfortable, spotlessly clean and well maintained and was equipped for our every need.
The villa is located within a short driving distance of all the major theme parks and places of interest including International Drive and the bright lights and restaurants on the 192.
Prior to travelling Rebecca and Ray were very helpful in providing us with information and answering all our questions and our refundable deposit was returned very quickly after we returned home.
I have recommended this villa to a number of friends and should we decide to return to Florida next year we would have no hesitation in returning to 621 Orange Cosmos Blvd, Watersong.
This was the holiday to celebrate my retirement with all my family, i.e. -children and grandchildren, so I was very keen to select a villa that would suit all our needs......and we were not disappointed. The villa was just as described in the listing description and provided all the facilities a large family would require for a great holiday including a pool table, air hockey, table football and a Wii machine. The villa was spotlessly clean throughout and is beautifully decorated and maintained.
The Watersong complex is very quiet and private with a security access system and the Watersong Centre has a lovely communal swimming pool and well equipped gymnasium.
The owners, Rebecca and Ray were very helpful and provided us with useful advice and information prior to our stay.
The villa is situated within easy reach of all the Orlando theme parks, shopping malls, International Drive and the bright lights and eating places on the 192.
My wife and I have chosen a villa holiday on our last 6 visits to Orlando and I can say without doubt that this is by far the best ever. We have recommended it to friends and would not hesitate to return again.
We had a big family holiday (10 of us) and chose this Villa to spend it in. This Villa was as described and a totally lovely place to call home. It is within great distance of all the parks and is nice to come back to a lovely, spacious house when you have had enough of the parks.
Even with 10 in the house, it felt spacious and we wasn't ontop of each other. The pool, spa and pool area was great and we felt very safe allowing the children to be out there as they have the safe fencing around the pool.
Lots of information in the villa and management are easy to get hold of if needed.
Thank you so much for allowing us to use your house and it truely helped to make our holiday magical. I will definately recommend this villa to anyone and have shown it to many friends. I so want to be back in America xx
Watersong is a newly built gated community just off the I4, that lies within minutes of many well renowned theme parks including Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World, and all of the other popular theme parks. A perfect location to stay in if you are looking for easy accessibility. It is only moments away from many top class restaurants along International Drive such as Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden and also world famous shopping malls such as the brand new Millennium Mall. Champion's Gate the Reunion Golf Course, the new Providence Golf Course and other luxuries all lie within min of the villa. The Watersong gated community is a whole other attraction in itself. On entering a beautiful water fountain sets the tone for your living space, the atmosphere is enhanced by the breath taking scenery such as palm trees, lakes and a conservation area. Don't want to travel far from home? Not a problem, a club house, a gym, an internet cafe and a heated swimming pool are all located on site.
Other Activities: Club house, volleyball, Internet Cafe
Golf: The brand new Providence Golf Course is located on the community directly next door to Watersong. Also just down the road is ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando, Florida features two premier 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer, Greg Norman. Disney/Lake Buena Vista Golf Courses Course Name Address City Phone Eagle Pines Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Lake Buena Vista Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Magnolia Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Oak Trail Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Osprey Ridge Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Palm Golf Course (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-4653 Walt Disney World Resort Golf (Public) * Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista 407-939-1600 Osceola County Golf Courses Course Name Address City Phone Celebration Golf Club (Public) * 701 Golf Park Dr. Celebration 407-566-4653 Bobby Nichols' The Oaks Golf Club (Public) 1500 Oak Blvd. Kissimmee 407-933-4055
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|The role of health risk perception variables on smoking-related outcomes in a motivational interviewing-based intervention for college students
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|The role of health risk perception in smoking behavior was prospectively evaluated in a cluster-randomized trial for smoking cessation in college students. Optimistic bias, future precaution effectiveness, perceived vulnerability, and smoking behavior measures (quit attempts and cessation) were assessed in 302 college-aged student smokers at baseline, end of treatment (3 months), and follow-up (6 months). Logistic regression analyses that controlled for level of smoking were used to examine risk perception variables as predictor of smoking outcomes. Results revealed that higher baseline future precaution effectiveness predicted a greater likelihood of quit attempts at end of treatment [OR = 1.11 (1.001, 1.24)] and a greater likelihood of cessation [OR = 1.14 (1.01, 1.29)] at follow-up. Unexpectedly, higher baseline levels of perceived vulnerability predicted a reduced likelihood of cessation at end of treatment [OR = .67 (.55, .83)] and follow-up [OR = .78 (.63, .97)]. As expected, however increases in perceived vulnerability from baseline to end of treatment predicted a greater likelihood of quit attempts at end of treatment [OR = 1.57 (1.24, 1.98)] and follow-up (OR = 1.62 (1.25, 2.08)] and cessation at end of treatment [OR = 1.27 (1.01, 1.62)]. Taken as a whole, results suggest that perceived vulnerability was the best predictor of smoking behavior change and supports further examination of the role of risk perceptions in promoting smoking cessation among college smokers.
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Carnivores 2
Awesome moments in this game.
I played this game a few years ago. It's not the greatest game ever made, but it still had it's moments. Here's a couple of my favorite moments.
1. I was raptor hunting. I had no radar, but I had a crossbow and scent cover. I got one in my sights and I inched my way closer to get a more accurate shot. I stop, target my prey, and all of a sudden another raptor burst out from the bushes to my right and ambushed me. A true Jurassic Park moment.
2.I got to a point where I started hunting rexes with pistols for a challenge. (You can't kill them unless you shoot them in the eye.) I took out 3 of them and there was one more on the island. I decided to use the jet pack cheat. As I get high enough, a rex bursts out. The A.I is somewhat stupid and the thing starts spinning in circles beneath me. I aim my pistol down at him, fired off 3 rounds, and the beat fell. Apparently as one of the bullet fell the rex spun it's eye right into it. It died and I went home with 4 new rexes in my trophy room.
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BEIJING: Top U.S. negotiator Christopher Hill arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, saying it is time to resolve the dispute over the frozen funds of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The issue involving the Macao-based Banco Delta Asia (BDA) had been ``very difficult,'' Mr. Hill told reporters on his way to a dinner with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei, who heads the Chinese delegation at the six-party talks. ``It involves legal issues and bank regulatory issues and it's not easy to solve''. Mr. Hill met Wu Dawei and other officials of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. Xinhua
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Negotiate, don't retaliate, US envoy urges Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Negotiation not
retaliation is the only way to settle the softwood lumber
dispute between Canada and the United States, the U.S.
ambassador to Canada said on Wednesday as Ottawa spurned calls
for renewed talks in the long-running spat.
"Talk of trade wars and retaliation make good copy but they
don't make good sense in my opinion. Friends negotiate, they
don't retaliate," David Wilkins, the recently appointed U.S.
envoy said.
A spokeswoman for Canada's trade minister said on Tuesday
that Ottawa was now focusing on "litigation, high-level
political intervention and advocacy" in its fight with
Washington over duties slapped on Canadian softwood in March
2002 to offset alleged subsidies and unfair pricing.
Canada was angered when Washington refused to scrap the
duties after a NAFTA panel ruled against them on August 10.
However, a few weeks later, the World Trade Organization
backed U.S. claims that imports of Canadian lumber threatened
the U.S. industry.
"If we don't (start negotiating) neither your country nor
mine will get any relief from this litigious process that has
been going on well over two decades," Wilkins told guests at a
Vancouver Board of Trade meeting in the West Coast city.
"My country wants to work this disagreement out. We want
both sides back at the negotiating table," he said.
Although anxious to kick-start talks, Wilkins, who took up
the ambassador's post nine weeks ago, said it was unlikely that
could happen soon as the U.S. administration was focused on
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The latest Honda Civic will be familiar to fans of the old one, as Honda takes a leaf out of Volkswagen's design handbook and goes for evolution rather than revolution. Because of this, the five-door only Civic remains an unusual looker, with the pyramidal outline spiced up this time round by a set of flowing wave-like creases along the sides. There's no missing the beak-like black grille surround either. Oh, and it finally gets a rear wiper too.
Big news for 2013 was the launch of a long-awaited 1.6 diesel. It's now following that up with a chassis retune and trim upgrade for 2014: the definitive Civic arrives at last?
Honda has listened to all the criticism of the old Civic and fed this into the latest one. It is thus a lot more refined and smootherriding, with expensive details like fluid-filled suspension bushes all helping iron out the bangs and crashes. The tyre roar of the old one has been quelled too.
Pity Honda has dialled back some of the driving enthusiasm of the old Civic, the root cause of which is new fuel-saving electric power steering. It's a pretty groggy system, proving gluey and short of feel. This means a lot of the sharp, connected cornering you got with the old Civic has melted away. It's an unquestionably better car to drive though – and, in fairness, the facelift does restore some of the fun. 1.4-litre and 1.8-litre petrol engines are available, but most will prefer the diesel. The old 2.2-litre motor has gone, but fear not: better still is the new 1.6-litre 'Earth Dreams' replacement. An eye-opening blend of power, economy and emissions is backed up with impressive refinement and well-rounded manners. Its new six-speed gearbox is great, too.
On the inside
Interior quality has taken a much-needed step up. There are now more soft-touch plastics and premium-finish surfaces. The trouble for Honda is that the Civic's rivals have improved too: assembly standards are immaculate but it lacks the last edge of tactility that helps win over showroom-browsers. Honda hopes the futuristic styling will do this instead – as before, it's all bold shapes and colourful displays in the new Civic, but with a welcome improvement in ergonomics and intuitiveness.
Honda has worked hard on the fuel efficiency of the current Civic, particularly in ultra-sophisticated 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel guise. It emits just 94g/km and can average 78.5mpg. Given how punchy it is, this is seriously impressive. Naturally, reliability is not in question and better interior quality means this facelifted one feels like it'll last forever, too.


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Football: Wrexham's strikers set to struggle in stalemate; YORK CITY v WREXHAM BLUE SQUARE PREMIER SETANTA SPORTS 1 7.45pm.
LONG-SUFFERING Wrexham fans were treated to a spectacular 5-0 victory at home to Stevenage on the opening day of the season but they may have to settle for a low-scoring draw in tonight's televised clash at York.
A lack of firepower was chiefly responsible for costing Wrexham their place in League Two - they managed just 38 league goals last term - and as a result manager Brian Little decided to revamp his forward line this season Shaun Whalley and Jefferson Louis have arrived from Accrington and Mansfield and both were on target in their opening-day victory against Stevenage.
However, whether either can find the net on a consistent basis is open to question.
Louis notched just four goals in 18 games during Mansfield's unsuccessful relegation battle last season and Whalley scored just five goals in 55 appearances for Accrington.
Even Little admitted that the Stevenage game was a freak result and argued that his team were second best for the opening hour of the match - Wrexham plundered four of their goals in the final 25 minutes.
The Welsh side will be full of confidence after Saturday's result but they are up against a more disciplined defence tonight.
York manager Colin Walker has placed a strong emphasis on improving his side's rearguard - they conceded 74 league goals last term.
And the fruits of his work were in evidence on the opening day, with City producing a disciplined performance to secure a 1-0 win at Crawley.
The Minstermen have needed to tighten up because some of last season's most creative players have moved elsewhere.
Winger Martin Woolford has joined Scunthorpe and attacking midfielders Nicky Wroe and Manny Panther have signed for Torquay and Exeter.
Woolford's departure is probably the biggest blow because he was a regular creator and scorer of goals.
The 22-year-old weighed in with 14 goals from his position on the right-flank and his shoes will be difficult to fill.
York's lack of midfield quality is another reason why tonight's match could develop into a low scoring stalemate but layers do not appear to share that view.
In particular, Bet365 are offering 11-10 about the match featuring three goals or fewer and that quote looks too good to ignore.
Possible teams - York (4-5-1): A Krysiak; B Purkiss, D Parslow, D McGurk, M Robinson; C Farrell, M Greaves, B Wilkinson, S Rusk, R Brodie; D McBreen.
Wrexham (4-4-2): G Ward; S Spender, D Kempson, N Brown, C Tremarco; S Brown, T Kearney, C Smith, S Aiston; S Whalley, J Louis.
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Colin Walker is expected to name the same team that started Saturday's 1-0 victory at Crawley.
New signings Steven Hogg and Niall Henderson may have to wait a little longer for their full City debuts after their impressive opening to the season.
Wrexham will be without midfielder Levi Mackin, who is serving a one-match suspension after being sent off for two yellow cards in Saturday's 5-0 win over Stevenage.
Defender Kyle Critchell serves the second of a three-game suspension after a red card in the last game of last season. Otherwise, Brian Little has a full-strength squad available.
York and Wrexham have been involved in some tight-matches. Four of the last five meetings between the teams have finished all-square
Brian Little enjoyed Wrexham's 5-0 win against Stevenage
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I'm thinking of letting her continue her career somewhere else. I just realized EVERYONE has that as their first BOff. I'm wanting to create a better bridge crew anyway.
Not everyone! I usually take the Vulcan Sci. What, he's a cutie, and it's good to get a medic early on I say!
Amusingly, however, a hot tactical Andorian woman I got
is still my XO. There must be something about them...
Ahem, anyway. I do that too. I'm quite fond of both my captain and ship (also that wonderful little defiant-r), so I tend to kind of space out taking pictures or doing nifty maneuvers (power slides, for instance, or hitting evasive maneuvers and then stopping and turning after a short distance to spin in place).
I don't think there's a cure. D: