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Gretchen Barretto has had a pretty bad week parrying intrigues, the fallout of a very public family feud with mom Inday and sister Claudine.
Ironically, only days before the horrific controversy broke, she finished work on her big-screen comeback, "The Diplomat Hotel," a horror movie by Christopher Ad Castillo—an entry in the New Breed section of this year's Cinemalaya.
At press time, she has not broken her silence in the face of pointed attacks, but neither has she acknowledged the defense put up by siblings who have taken her side. In any case, it seems the congenial atmosphere on the movie set gave her strength for the brewing storm.
As colleagues, cast and crew tell it, food overflowed every shooting day, as Gretchen constantly sent them all sorts of yummy treats.
She filled the pantry of coactor Mon Confiado's trailer with cups of instant noodles. (Mon lost 40 pounds in a month for his role, and nearly gained it all back.)
"Gretchen is so generous and fun to be around," Direk Chris said. "Because she knew we were working long hours in chilly temperatures in Baguio City, she also sent us a lot of coffee. The crew felt how much she cared that we were working so hard."
Prior to the scandal, Gretchen told the Inquirer why she laid out the hearty feasts: "I work best on a happy set."
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Friends regularly sent her fruits, cakes, pastries and barbecue, she said. She merely decided to share the goodies with the team. "We all enjoyed the food. That's how artists bond during break time."
She obviously had a blast. Seiko producer Robbie Tan said Gretchen had long wanted to do an indie film. "She's serious about acting," Tan related. "During our Seiko days, she always came to the set prepared and asked the right questions about her role."
She's been a regular at Cinemalaya screenings over the years, accompanying longtime partner Tonyboy Cojuangco, main patron of the independent film festival, which is in its ninth edition this year.
And this year, Gretchen finally took the plunge, accepting a Cinemalaya project. She explained: "Only time constraints kept me from doing this in the past. When the project was offered to me, I had just finished a teleserye (ABS-CBN's "Princess and I"), and I could finally say yes. Plus, it's a good movie."
It's a dream come true, she swore, but it could have been a nightmare. "I'm not a big horror fan," she admitted. "I easily get terrified. I actually turned down this project because I was afraid of filming at the abandoned Diplomat Hotel in Baguio, which is known as a haunted place."
Fortunately, she was spared from spooky encounters. "I thank God that I had no extraordinary supernatural experiences during the shoot," she said. "I prayed a full month before filming began, for protection and for a swift shoot."
Portraying Veronica, a disgraced reporter grappling with inner demons, was challenging, Gretchen admitted.
She elaborated: "It's fresh. I had no peg for the role. I just embraced the character and enjoyed every minute of the shoot."
To prepare for the film, "I studied the script and the character. The rest just flowed."
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She described working with Direk Chris as "intense but fun, almost carefree." She added, "It's a great honor to work with such a dedicated artist. His love for his craft is simply contagious—which did all of us a lot of good."
In turn, her coworkers collected only fond memories of the actress.
"Gretchen fully captured her character's nuances and added her own dimensions to it," Direk Chris said. "It's not an easy role. It's dark…but she performed admirably."
Producer Alemberg Ang was equally impressed. "She hates wasting time. She values efficiency and efficacy—values I admire in coworkers." The producer recounted that he immediately thought of Gretchen when he read the script.
Gretchen said it felt like a duty on her part to make an indie film. "I wanted it to be my contribution to Philippine movies. I couldn't say my career was complete unless I had done an indie film. It's payback time for me. I truly love this industry."
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A 400 year old three storey Cotswold stone cottage located in the village of Brimscombe 2 miles from the main town of Stroud which provides an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds and further afield
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GROUND FLOOR , Lounge/ diner 11ft 6in by 17 ft with 4 seater leather settee & armchair ,dining table with 5 dining chairs ,exposed beams & stone walls with window seat for two
The floor is tiles in slate & has underfloor electric heating wall mounted TV with free sat . there is also a solid fuel stove
Kitchen 8ft by 9 ft with 4 burner gas hob , electric oven & grill, electric kettle ,toaster. microwave , washer /dryer & integrated fridge
GARDEN terraced garden with patio , large area of raised decking , various fruit trees ,patio set & BBQ
FIRST FLOOR double bedroom 14ft by 9ft 6 in with bedside cabinets with reading lamps large fitted wardrobe
bathroom 7ft by 6 ft fully tiled with bath & mira electric shower over
SECOND FLOOR Large family room 16ft x 15ft & 15ft high with many exposed beams . one double & two single beds with bedside cabinets reading lamps & hanging rail
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|inland beach at South Cerney 25 km
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|Car not necessary
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Heathrow 160 km, Nearest railway: Stroud 4 km
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|Pets welcome, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access
|Central heating, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron
|Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms
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The Cotswolds region
Stroud is based in the south Cotswolds & makes an ideal base to explore the whole area
Gloucester with its famous cathedral is only 8 miles away while Cheltenham famous for its racing & regency buildings is 12miles
The worldfamous city of Bath which is listed as a World Heritage sight is only 28 miles & can be reached by car in 40 minutes
Stroud itself is famous for its cafe culture & the bohemian lifestyle of many of its residents
The farmers market has regularly been voted the best in Britain & the first organic cafe in the Uk is here
Many of the villages around Stroud are as scenic as any in the Cotswolds but less well known . They are therefore less commercialised & far more authentic
Stroud has a large landscaped park called Stratford Park With both indoor & outdoor swimming pools . there is also a multi plex cinema in the town & a theatre
The many famous towns of the upper Cotswolds ie Bourton on the waster , Upper & lower Slaughter & Cirencester are within 40 minutes drive
Within 1 mile of the cottage is Minchenhampton common an area of open land covering a area of over 500 acres which belongs to the National Trust
Local villages within a 10 mile radius that are worth a visit
Painswick ( known as Queen of the Cotswolds )
Bisley no street lamps & a 500 year old pub called "The Bear"
Slad made famous in the book Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
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"Second time: just as good as the first"
As a family of four and most recently as a solo traveler, this cottage was ideal. Coming from a tropical climate, the cold is an issue for us in the UK. Fortunately the cottage has seriously good cent… More
31 Dec 2013
"loved this place."
The wife and i have stayed here a few times and we all-ways have a brilliant time in this homely cottage. we both love the character of the place and we could not have asked for more. placed in a idea… More
30 Dec 2013
"Tiny cottage,in need of full reburbishment, not suitable for rent."
Whilst this appears to be a quaint cottage , and probably suits the owners needs , it is not suitable for rent as a holiday cottage. Its quaint look covers the fact that anyone over 6 feet tall , will… More
The advert for the cottage states quite clearly that it has low ceilings & exposed beams .It also states that the cottage is over 400 years old & it is well known that at that time people were much shorter than today.
In the 22 .years that I have owned this cottage nobody has ever stated that ceiling height was a problem,it is in fact part of the charm of the cottage. The step down into the kitchen is low but is clearly marked & all it requires is is for a little common sense to be applied
I personally am six foot tall and even in the lowest part of the lounge my head does not touch the beam
The oven is electric & 4 years old.Although it can be difficult to see the setting marks clear written instructions are provided next to the cooker which make use easy.
The gas hob is also 4 years old, & if the back jet is not working as claimed then it is news to me & I will have it repaired.I am sorry if this caused a problem
There are no non stick pans at the cottage & never have been.We only use stainless steel.The type of saucepans used can clearly be seen in one of the kitchen photographs
As to the cost of renting the cottage I would like to point out that nobody forced the reviewer to rent it & in fact the price charged was lower than most similar cottages for this period in the area.Also again the advert clearly states that gas & electric are no pay as you go meters & we all know that they are now expensive
Finally please look on the Trip advisor site for this cottage.Here you can see other reviews that this person has submitted.Up until this time all reviews submitted are either POOR or TERRIBLE
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"Cottage full of character"
We had a great time at this cottage. What I liked most was the character of the old cottage with history literally hanging on the walls. For me, I much prefer this type of authentic old place to the m… More
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"delightful cottage perfectly placed for Cotswolds"
well appointed, all I and my son needed, good parking and central to village. real ale pub 150 yards and a good fish and chips120 yards. Stroud has good shopping for anything you forget and walkable i… More
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Give me $10 I'm worth it.
@applecorp I'm still a little fuzzy on this, sorry.
So, the keepers are unlocking their cells, but sometimes killing them, what circumstances cause this choice? When the computer says "keepers detected" is there a way of locating where? I keep missing them and then a human dies. What I don't understand is sometimes I don't seem to do anything and a human is released anyway?
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|@TheDarkKnight I'm not 100% on all the permutations myself, but sometimes the keepers aren't on obvious 'rails'. But as far as I know they always glow green. When you hear 'keepers detected', look out for a bunch of enemies glowing green and kill 'em quick.
Yeah I love the explosion at the end of a boost, really handy, very effective.
Got to the boss at the end of level 2, difficulty has picked up a bit! Love it.
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Progguitarist wrote:I'm going to pap that score into oblivion
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Now sitting just below neilqpr on the high score table with just over 15 mil. Made some stupid mistakes on level 2 and lost three lives in the space of 2 minutes, otherwise I'd have probably been getting close to VH's score.
Using overdrive more is definitely the key to racking the scores up (and handy when the screen is full of hard gits like the ones you get on level 3 onwards - although it's then easy to hit keepers in the wrong order, thus killing a human).
|Wrong order? Talk to me.
Give me $10 I'm worth it.
Tricky wrote:What?
Give me $10 I'm worth it.
Who on earth is VH?
We're not all part of your clique, y'know.
mrpon wrote:God, if only.
It's 33something
Got lazy adding people from the tag thread, may have to add a few more.
|27M... But that last level destroyed me quickly
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applecorp wrote:Never seen them. So you're saying there is a chain of red keepers like the green ones?
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|I don't think the keepers are always in chains - if by that you mean following a marked-out line on the screen. Sometimes they're just grouped together, but always glowing green (or apparently red).
mrpon wrote:You can get a group of keepers - one will be green, the rest red. Kill the green one and one of the others will turn green etc. They tens to come in lines, so a nice boost can sort you out but you occasionally get them in a vertical line too.
|nop, what he means is that after the 1st level there are a few keepers in a round that must be hit in order. the first one being the one with the big green ring around it, the 2nd being the one that the ring moves to when you destroy the first.
|For people looking to hit the really, really big scores on arcade, the key point in the run is the get to the cube boss on the third level with a nice multiplier active and an overdrive charged and ready to go. Shoot at it until it starts flashing red, then unleash your overdrive as it 'sheds its skin' (for want of a better term). Doing this you'll absolutely hammer the shell it leaves behind and it'll immediately spawn another one. You get some frankly unbelievable scores (30-40 million easily) from this one bit alone if you get it right.
|also moving all your saved humans close to the save zone then dumping all 10 in (once you have them all free) one after another amasses huge bonuses, combined with a full multiplier and you are looking at a pretty large score.
SolidSCB wrote:Yes...
the key point in the run is the get to the cube boss on the third levelYes...
Riiiiiight. Been doing it all wrong basically. Tutorials? Pfft!
Right everyone, prepare to die!
Give me $10 I'm worth it.
Just beat my high score by the end of level 2.
This is where I ene up dying within 30 seconds or something
Edit: Fuck
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mrpon wrote:The bit that wasn't explained by the game or 'manual' was humans and keepers. Feeling a bit clearer about it but still feels a bit random; I'm always losing one human who dies in their box for a reason I have yet to fathom.
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Investigative Files
Termed "North America's Loch Ness Monster", "Champ," reportedly haunts the waters of its namesake.
Bone (Box) of Contention: The James Ossuary
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 27.2, March / April 2003
Special Report
Supposedly recently discovered, a box that purportedly held the remains of Jesus' brother, is the subject of controversy.
Legend of the White Lady
Skeptical Briefs Volume 13.1, March 2003
Investigative Files
Every town in Franconia has a legend of Die Weisse Frau - a ghostly figure that walks about at night terrifying people.
Amityville: The Horror of It All
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 27.1, January / February 2003
Investigative Files
Although the original event proved to be a hoax, that fact does not seem well known to the general public.
Mothman Revisited: Investigating on Site
Skeptical Briefs Volume 12.4, December 2002
Investigative Files
In a previous critical report, I suggested the identity of "Mothman." Subsequently I was able to make an investigative trip to Point Pleasant.
Psychic Pets and Pet Psychics
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 26.6, November / December 2002
Investigative Files
Many believe that the bond between man and animals, known from great antiquity, includes extrasensory perception (ESP).
Circular Reasoning: The 'Mystery' of Crop Circles and Their 'Orbs' of Light
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 26.5, September / October 2002
Special Report
Since they began to capture media attention in the mid 1970s, crop circles have provided mystery and controversy
"Visitations": After-Death Contacts
Skeptical Briefs Volume 12.3, September 2002
Investigative Files
Those who suffer the loss of a loved one may experience such anguish and emptiness that they are unable to let go...
'Miraculous' Image of Guadalupe
Skeptical Briefs Volume 12.2, June 2002
Investigative Files
Mexico's Image of Guadalupe is a sixteenth-century depiction of the Virgin Mary that, according to pious legend...
Benny Hinn: Healer or Hypnotist?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 26.3, May / June 2002
Investigative Files
Hinn's selection process is-- perhaps not surprisingly--virutally identical to that employed by professional stage hypnotists
Voodoo in New Orleans
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 26.1, January / February 2002
Investigative Files
New Orleans has been declared America's most haunted city, and tour guides-following the imaginative lead of Anne Rice...
Secrets of the Voodoo Tomb
Skeptical Briefs Volume 11.4, December 2001
Investigative Files
Among the sites associated with New Orleans voodoo is the tomb of its greatest figure, Marie Laveau...
John Edward: Hustling the Bereaved
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 25.6, November / December 2001
Investigative Files
I was asked by television newsmagazine Dateline NBC to study Edward's act: was he really talking to the dead?
Tracking the Swamp Monsters
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 25.4, July / August 2001
Investigative Files
Do mysterious and presumably endangered manlike creatures inhabit swamplands of the southern United States?
In Search of Fisher's Ghost
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 25.3, May / June 2001
Investigative Files
Joe Nickell investigates Australia's most famous ghhost


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Undo another button in my blouse and get those hips wiggling as I walk past - five points for a wolfwhistle and ten for an obscene come-on!!!!!
Take a second look!
Look, but surreptitiously.
you have to ask?
cross over
Glad to read EP is full of healthy women who like looking at a nice looking guy.<br />
((**faith in human nature restored**))
lol most of the younger girls want nothing to do with them, and the older girls are the ones who like the attention. just my observation of the comments here.
call workcover and have them fined for not wearing appropriate PPE :)
Ignore them, if I notice they'll think i'm looking and wolf whistle. which I find annoying.
Try to ignore the dreadful exposure of beer bellies and go on with my day.
If theyre fit im gonna look obv:-P
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|7 nights
Light, bright and spacious top floor flat (third floor), quietly located in a converted printing works in the university area, 20 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile. Spacious double aspect living room with fabulous views to north and south. Wi-fi internet access, TV, DVD, CD player and radio. Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs and games. Two comfortable double bedrooms, one of which can be converted to a twin. Well-equipped kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. Stylish modern bathroom with power shower. Washing machine and drier. Private parking space. The flat is warm and welcoming, with efficient central heating and double glazed windows. Excellent location within walking distance of the historic city centre while also providing a peaceful sanctuary for visitors.
This is one of the best vacation rentals we've ever had. We really enjoyed the apartment and it was so well-located for walking into the centre of Edinburgh.
We stayed in this flat for a week in Dec while visiting relatives. We drove up from England for the trip, and the flat was easy to find with sat nav. Allocated off-street parking is available, which saved us a lot of money on meter parking (it's a narrow squeeze into the courtyard, so be careful if you have a large car!)
Upon arrival, we found that the flat is located on the top floor - there were several flights of stairs to deal with, which wasn't easy with all our our luggage. However, once settled in the flat, the fantastic views across South Edinburgh made it worth the effort!
The flat was very homely - Sarah and Rog have obviously gone to a lot of effort, and it felt like we were staying in their home rather than a rental property. Welcome extras included an ironing board, tumble dryer, hairdryer, games, and a wide selection of books and CDs. It's also a very quiet building - the floors are very well insulated and soundproofed, so we never heard any noise from the neighbouring flats. The second bedroom is directly off the living area, so we had to keep the noise down for a while after our kids went to bed.
The location is really handy too - there is a Tesco moments from the flat, as well as a petrol station, various restaurants, takeaways and two pubs - both of which were very friendly and welcoming when we visited.
Duncan Street is a 20-minute walk from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, and 30 minutes' walk from Waverley Train Station and Princes Street. Buses and taxis can be found on South Clerk Street, if you don't fancy the exercise.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to visit again soon!
My daughter and I came to Edinburgh to get acclimated before she started University there. This flat was a fantastic home base! We could walk to the center, do some shopping, and take the bus back. Or walk both ways. And it is several blocks from the student housing complex. The local restaurants are varied and most quite good, but it was great to be able to have meals "at home" in our pajamas! The flat was clean, beds were comfortable, shower was great, and the kitchen was very well furnished - not like some rental flats where there are two plates and two glasses; here it was obvious that Sarah and her family use the flat too, so it had what you would want if you were actually living there. It was very helpful to have a washer and dryer. And the views out the windows: especially nice at sunset, and we saw the fireworks for the end of the festival from our windows! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Very comfortable apartment with beautiful views. The apartment was clean and well appointed. ( I really appreciate when there is coffee for the first morning!) There were also fresh flowers and a few Scottish treats for us upon arrival. A great little market is steps away, so anything you need is nearby. You are a 15-20 minute walk from the Royal Mile but we enjoyed being a little off the main tourist area. We stayed with our two teenagers and frequented many of the nearby dining establishments. We did not cook during our stay, but it was nice to do a load of laundry midweek. The owners have left many brochures of activities, dining, and just about anything you will need. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Renters must know that it is the top floor of a walk up. They call it 3 flights, but it is more like the US equivalent of 5 flights (65 steps). If you have a car, beware! The entrance to the parking is extremely narrow. It is quite obvious that many cars have hit walls getting through the passageway. We were able to negotiate it, but it is an extremely tricky and no room for errors! We had a lovely stay and look forward to returning!
We just stayed here for a week and it was fantastic, We felt like at home, everything we needed was there. A wonderful bouquet of flowers was placed on the table to welcome us.
All the rooms were clean and comfortable. Sarah was so helpful and hospitable. Near the flat there are some interesting shops, we liked ""Earthy", an organic shop at most, there we have eaten wonderful cakes. It was funny to look the WM football games in the pub "Old Bell".
We were sad to leave and hope to come back some day.
We just finished a a spectacular 10 day holiday in Edinburgh and this flat had much to do with it! To start, Sarah was very easy and responsive to work with. She was always readily available by email and quick to respond from the very start when we were booking and had many questions about the area. When we arrived the flat was immaculate, well stocked and tastefully decorated just as the pictures show. It also had a beautiful vase of fresh flowers on living room table that was such a nice touch. Immediately felt like home! The location was a short walk or cab ride if you prefer to the heart of the city but in a quiet enough location for a peaceful rest at night. We were able to walk to everything and even late at night we felt very safe walking in area. The flat itself was very comfortable for 4 adults. It had everything we needed and everything was in good working order. We appreciated the items such as spices,sugar,salt,oil and other staples that were stocked in cabinets. It allowed us to cook in for dinner one night and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the windows. The views from this flat are lovely and it is bright and cheerful. Other advantages - washer and dryer in the flat,although we did not use it but we did use the designated car space for a couple of days when we traveled out side of the city and that was very convenient! This flat is on the top floor so there are quite a few stairs to navigate. This was not a problem for us at all but it would be a consideration if someone was handicapped. For us it gave the flat more appeal because of the views. Thanks to Sarah for a wonderful experience! If we should return to Edinburgh we most definitely will return!
Sarah is one of the most helpful landlords we've worked with in a rental property. She was keen to make our nearly 2 month stay as seamless as possible. Any issues or questions we had were immediately dealt with. The neighborhood surrounding the flat is fantastic - we were regulars at Earthy - the local coffee shop/organic grocery store and greatly enjoyed walking through The Meadows as we headed into town. We took advantage of nearby yoga studios, bus routes and antique shops. The twin beds in the guest room were very small and the apartment was in need of a thorough cleaning. The cabinets and cupboards were full of left over items that could easily be thrown out or tidied up and the vacuum cleaner was in poor form. The services (bookshelves, bedside tables, kitchen cabnets) hadn't been properly cleaned/wiped down in some time and there was a fair amount of hair left in the carpets. Despite this, we felt very at home in the flat and greatly enjoyed the many DVDs, CDs and Edinburgh fliers, advertisements and notices in the flat. Likewise it was wonderful to have a washer and a dryer. The sunsets from the windows were beautiful and it was a real treat to see the full moon through the windows at night.
Located on the south side of the city, close to the university, the flat has superb views to Salisbury Crags to the north and the Pentland Hills to the south. Many of the attractions of the historic city centre are within walking distance, with the Royal Mile being a pleasant 20 minute stroll across the Meadows. The flat has its own private parking space and there are numerous local buses nearby. There are good local shops within 2 minutes' walk, including a supermarket, an organic food store, a butcher and a chemist, as well as several fascinating antique shops. There are many welcoming neighborhood cafes and restaurants nearby. From the flat you can enjoy spectacular walks up Arthurs Seat and Blackford Hill. There are six golf courses run by the local council, and the Royal Commonwealth Pool is 5 minutes from the flat on foot. The Queens Hall and Festival Theatre are both within fifteen minutes' walk.
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5 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2016
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The City's Resource Recovery Park now accepts carpet and electronics for recycling.
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED!! Up to 100 pounds of HHW are accepted per household, per appointment, per day.
All environmental records requests should be directed to the Lee's Summit Fire Department via their Contact Us page.
Environmental Manager: 969-1800 or email
Resource Recovery Park: 969-1980
FAQ: visit the Environment FAQ page
Three City of Lee's Summit Public Works employees were presented with awards on Wednesday, May 20, at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Kansas City Metro Chapter National Public Works Week Awards Luncheon Celebration at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, Kansas.
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The City of Lee's Summit, through its environmental programs, has teamed with a national, non-profit organization to collect golf balls for U.S. troops deployed overseas for utilization during recreational times.
The golf balls, more than 1,300, were shipped to Bunkers in Baghdad for the Marines stationed on Parris Island, S.C. Bunkers in Baghdad collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs and equipment to our troops in 31 countries around the world, with a focus on the brave men and women currently serving in combat zones.The non-profit organization also donated some of the golf balls to the Wounded Warrior Project for rehabilitation aid for wounded veterans.
Due to the reconstruction of Lee's Summit Road, the North Drop-off Recycling Center (NRC), located at 1951 NE Douglas St., will temporarily relocate to the northwest corner of Hagen and Leinweber on the east side of Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.
The first two phases of the construction of Lee's Summit Road will require the roadway to be closed at NE Colbern Road for approximately four months. The closure is estimated to begin in July 2015.
There has been much conversation recently about the topic of flow control. In particular, residents want to better understand:
Before we can answer these questions, it's important to understand how we arrived at this option. The City's landfill will reach its permitted capacity in late 2017 or 2018. As a result, the City's staff has been exploring the best options for the future of the City's solid waste services.
During its March 2 meeting, the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee voted to recommend to City Council the execution of a contract for a resident survey to determine the impact of environmental programs, such as the recycling centers, yard waste, compost, and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), in Lee's Summit. Beginning in late 2017 or early 2018, the City may not be able to fund many of its award-winning, comprehensive environmental programs when the Lee's Summit Municipal Landfill, located at the Resource Recovery Park (RRP), closes due to it reaching permitted capacity. The revenue generated from trash disposal fees at the RRP currently funds the City's environmental programs at an approximate $900,000 annual cost.
On Feb. 2, the City's Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) directed City staff to seek additional concepts on how to deal with solid waste programs and services after the pending closure of the City's landfill in late 2017 or 2018.


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Logano captures Dover Nationwide race
DOVER, Del. (AP)
Joey Logano romped his way to a season sweep at Dover.
DOUBLE DUTYDover, Las Vegas - fast tracks brought out the best in drivers. Thankfully, we've got action from both.
Logano dominated on the concrete Saturday to win the Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway.
This win was never in doubt.
Logano has struggled to transfer his success in the second-tier series to Sprint Cup racing, one reason why he's leaving Joe Gibbs Racing for Penske Racing in 2013. But in Nationwide, few drivers can match Logano.
He led 184 of the 200 laps in the No. 18 Toyota and raced to his series-leading seventh victory of the season. He won his 16th race in 105 career Nationwide starts. Logano moved into a tie for 16th on the on career victory list in Nationwide.
"My monster trophy from last time was lonely and needed a friend," Logano said. "I'm glad I was able to get one for him."
Paul Menard was second, followed by Michael Annett, points leader Elliott Sadler and Kyle Busch.
Sadler has a nine-point lead over Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the points race. Stenhouse was ninth in the race.
Darrell Wallace Jr. finished 12th after winning his first career pole earlier Saturday. Wallace, 18, is the first black driver to win a NASCAR pole in the Nationwide Series.
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Wallace had trouble on the restarts to spoil his day.
"That's the way it goes. I'll figure it out one day," he said.
Wallace is a Joe Gibbs Racing development driver. He should have plenty of years ahead to figure it out - but he has no sponsorship for next season.
Logano worked harder to win the June race. He powered his way to the lead with six laps left to overtake Ryan Truex.
Logano was on cruise control in this one.
There were only three cautions for 15 laps, all but eliminating his closest competitors to make much of a dent in his lead.
Menard couldn't even make a serious run at Logano.
"That's really the first time I saw him all race, at the end," Menard said. "He could just take off faster than us. I assume faster than everyone else. I don't think he got passed all day."
Annett said Logano was just too fast.
GETTING CHEEKYTony Stewart surprises DeLana Harvick, and cameras catch him in the act.
"I think we knew before we even got here that he was the car to beat, just looking at his performance here last time," he said.
The 22-year-old Logano is a two time Cup winner in his fourth full season. He is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing for the seat that opened when AJ Allmendinger was released after a failed drug test.
Logano was also the youngest winner in Nationwide Series history when he won at Kentucky at the age of 18 in 2008. A year later, he won at New Hampshire to become the youngest winner ever in Cup competition. He was the 2009 Sprint Cup Series rookie of the year.
Logano is 18th in the points standings in Sprint Cup and never made the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field in four full seasons.
He hopes the change to Penske can change his luck,
"Racing these cars definitely helps for the Sprint Cup Series," Logano said. "As long as you realize what the differences are for tomorrow, we'll be fine."
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – For all the talk about the greens, Rory McIlroy's most important club was his driver Thursday in the Wells Fargo Championship.
McIlroy kept the ball in play at Quail Hollow and gave himself plenty of birdie chances on a cloudy, soft afternoon. He ran off six birdies in a seven-hole stretch around the turn and finished with an 8-foot birdie putt for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with six other players.
It was the first time this year McIlroy has been atop the leaderboard after any round, and the first time he broke par in the opening round.
"Now that I feel like I'm swinging it well, this is the sort of golf I expect to play," McIlroy said.
Nick Watney, Ryan Moore, Robert Garrigus and PGA Tour rookie Derek Ernst shot 67 in the morning. Daniel Summerhays and Nate Smith, a Monday qualifier, joined McIlroy by posting their 67s in the afternoon.
Phil Mickelson and Lucas Glover were in a large group at 68, with 19-year-old Jordan Spieth in another big group at 69.
The talk going into the Wells Fargo Championship was the shape of the greens. Two of the putting surfaces had to be entirely replaced by sod just a week ago — the 10th green had to be sodded twice — and the other greens were ragged. Some had ugly patches of brown where there was no grass.
But they weren't as bad as players feared, and there wasn't much public grumbling, mainly because Quail Hollow has a history of being in pristine shape and players seemed willing to accept this is an exceptionally bad year.
"It was fine," Boo Weekley said after his 68. "First off, they were pretty smooth. It ain't 100 percent, but I mean they're good enough to play golf on."
The bigger problem was cool, soft conditions that made Quail Hollow seem longer than usual. That's why McIlroy was so pleased with missing only three fairways. The greens weren't smooth, but they were soft enough that getting into position off the tee was pivotal in setting up birdie chances.
"They're not the best greens that we've ever putted on, but they're certainly not the worst, either," McIlroy said. "The ball still rolls pretty well on them. As long as you give yourself chances for birdies, that's all you can ask. ... If you drive the ball well, you can really take advantage of that. And for the most part today, I did drive the ball well."
McIlroy got into the mix quickly with four straight birdies — two of them on the par 5s, a 7-iron to 3 feet on the par-3 sixth hole, and a big drive on the short, par-4 eighth that left him a flip wedge into about 3 feet. A tee shot that found the rough on the ninth led to bogey, but the world's No. 2 player bounced back with an up-and-down birdie on the par-5 10th and an approach into 8 feet on the 11th for another birdie.
His biggest scare came on the 18th, when McIlroy looked nervously down the left side of the fairway as the ball flirted with the winding creek, barely clearing the water. From there, he hit 8-iron that stopped close to where it landed, and he made an 8-foot putt that bounced more than it rolled.
It's just one round, though it feels like a long way from a few months ago. The start to the season for McIlroy was marked by a missed cut, a first-round loss in the Match Play Championship, walking out of the Honda Classic from frustration after 27 holes and loads of speculation about his decision to change equipment after last year.
Thursday was another step in the right direction.


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Members served terms of up to three years and could seek
Prof Smith has served on the board since 2005, Garry Nixon
(2004), Iris Scott (2004), David Holdsworth (2009), Gordon
Bailey (2010) and Andrew Penniket (2006).
Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson said members of local
conservation boards had a say to help protect their local
conservation assets for future generations.
The main role of the board, which meets five times a year, is
to review and suggest conservation strategies for the future,
and to advise the Department of Conservation (Doc) on how to
best implement those strategies.
"By being involved in setting the direction of conservation
in the region, Otago Conservation Board members have the
opportunity to make a real difference," Prof Smith said.
Doc community support manager Ken Stewart said nominations
were open to everyone with an interest in conservation.
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Should you go vegetarian or 'flexitarian'?
Here's a more practical approach to healthy eating
If you really want to stick to a healthy diet for life, then you should be choosing healthy and nutritious foods that you truly like, while practicing a sustainable and more flexible way of eating that will prevent deprivation and relapse.
But different diets and nutrition trends can influence your way of thinking. You can even become an extreme dieter (which can do more harm than good) without all the factors necessary for a well-balanced lifestyle.
It is particularly important to be aware of healthy eating trends so you know where to start, and how to be more flexible and practical to reach your health goals.
Vegetarian vs 'flexitarian'
A study from the University of Oxford that was published early this year in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that the risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease is 32 percent lower in vegetarians than people who settle for fish and meat. Vegetarians had lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, according to the researchers.
Strict vegans don't consume animal and dairy products, so it is easier to lose weight, as long as they don't consume too much fat from fried foods, alcohol and sweets. So, vegetarian diets are really low in total cholesterol, saturated fat and animal protein, and high in vitamins and minerals.
However, it is difficult for vegans to get complete protein, and they should really consume additional servings of food to meet daily calorie and nutrient requirements. It is best to meet with a dietician to discuss a healthy and complete vegetarian diet, especially if you have health problems.
A lot of people become attracted to the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but this may not work for all, because we are always exposed to animal products. Based on my experience and for most exercisers, it is hard to totally give up animal products, especially if you are physically active.
Flexitarian eating, a new eating approach to becoming a more flexible vegetarian, can now come into play. According to Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN, a dietitian and author of "The Flexitarian Diet," flexitarian eating is intended for those who want to eat more vegetarian meals but find it too difficult to commit 100 percent of the time.
Blatner divided flexitarians into three: a beginner flexitarian eats two meatless meals a week; an advanced flexitarian eats three to four meatless meals a week; and an expert flexitarian eats five or more plant-only meals a week.
Organic vs the complete package
According to Wikipedia, organic foods are produced without modern synthetic inputs such as pesticides and fertilizer, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents and food additives.
Compared to conventional foods, organic foods are more expensive, because these are thought of as safer due to the absence of toxic chemicals. But organic foods don't contain less calories and more fiber than a conventional food product.
According to Sandy Todd Webster, fitness/nutrition researcher and editor in chief of IDEA's publications, "organic" doesn't always mean "healthy." In fact, a study conducted by Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab researchers revealed that an "organic" label could significantly change a person's perception of taste, calorie and value.
Consumers always assume that a product labeled as "organic" is healthy. But aside from always looking for the "organic" term on food labels, it is extremely important to check nutrition labels.
If you are trying to lose weight and are conscious of your health, then check the total calories per serving, total fat, saturated fat, sodium and sugar of each product. A food product can be called organic, but it can also contain calories from fat and sugar. A flexible food shopper will always consider the product's total package and not only be fixated on labels such as "organic," "fat-free" or "sugar-free." A fat-free food product may be high in sugar, and vice-versa.
Juicing vs whole foods
Since last year, most of the fitness people I know have bought juicers or order juiced veggies and fruits from a known source. Juicing vegetables and fruits is very popular nowadays. I was also tempted to get a juicer, but I thought, eating whole fruits and vegetables is healthier, more filling and cheaper, so, no need for one.
It is good to include plants and fruits in your diet through juicing, but only if that's the best way to incorporate them for now. But if you really want to be a more practical, healthy eater long-term, you should always settle for whole, more natural foods.
Juicing vegetables and fruits is great, but eating whole foods is healthier and more practical because it saves you time, money and effort.
According to Lourdes Castro, MS, RD, a US-based chef and nutrition expert, the new standard is stem-to-root eating, where the plant is eaten as intact and whole as possible, and you don't remove the skins of fruits and veggies to preserve the fiber, vitamins and minerals. Also, a study published in The Journal of Nutrition (2008) shows that whole fruits and vegetables have high water content, a factor responsible for one's fullness and satiety, which can contribute to weight-control efforts.
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