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Optic Atrophy
Optic atrophy (OA) refers to a medical condition that affects the optic nerve, which carries signals from the eye to the brain. This is not a disease, but rather typically a tell tale sign of a potentially more serious condition. It arises due to damage to the optic nerve that can be caused by any number of things such as stroke, glaucoma, swelling of the optic nerve (optic neuritis), hereditary optic neuropathy (Leber's), a congenitally acquired defect in the optic nerve, and in some instances a tumor that puts pressure on the nerve.
The symptoms associated with optic atrophy all relate to changes in vision, specifically difficulties with peripheral (side) or color vision and/or visual acuity (sharpness of visual images). It is typically diagnosed by an ophthalmologist (MD or DO) who employs various instruments including one called the ophthalmoscope (which facilitates examination of the optic disc, the point at the back of the eye where the optic nerve enters. In Optic Atrophy the optic disc will appear pale because of a change in blood flow).
At the present time standard medicine has little to offer to treat much less cure optic atrophy, except in cases where inflammation is the main culprit and can be significantly reduced by judicious use of specific drugs or when tumors are present by surgical removal of the tumor or use of other measures to reduce its size or eradicate it. This underscores the need for regular eye exams to catch problems early on.
Is there anything on the leading edge of medical science that might foster improvements in optic atrophy sufferers who have exhausted what mainstream medicine can offer or are deemed untreatable? The answer is a "qualified yes."
Optic Atrophy caused by tumors require intervention to deal with the cancer itself. Optic Atrophy that results from other causes but which has responded poorly if at all to conventional treatment may benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and/or a patient's own (autologous) stem cell-rich bone marrow.
In the case of HBOT, there is evidence that it can help in certain cases. In Croatia a study was published concerning two patients with "non-arteritic anterior optic atrophy" who responded to HBOT – Click this link to view the study. There is also some evidence that HBOT can prove beneficial in some sufferers of radiation-induced Optic Atrophy – Click this link to learn more. There are also reports from various clinics across the world of significant responses to HBOT (often in conjunction with other therapies) in OA sufferers. One longstanding and highly innovative HBOT center is part of Dr. Steenblock's integrative medical clinic which can be accessed on-line by clicking this link or reached by calling 1-949-367-8870 or by using this on-line contact form which can be readily accessed by contacting us.
The use of adult (non-embryonic) stem cells may also benefit Optic Atrophy. There are, in fact, numerous case histories reported by various foreign private stem cell treating facilities across the world concerning Optic Atrophy patients treated with cord blood and bone marrow derived stem cells who went on to experience clinical significant improvements. While these are strictly anecdotal, this does not necessarily mean they are without merit. The fact there are so accounts being posted or otherwise shared by clinics in diverse locations across the globe would tend to suggest there is "smoke in the woodpile." This is underscored by a handful of published studies that point to the fact that various stem cells can impact vision issues – Click this link to view some of these – as well as the fact some adult stem cells such as those housed in bone marrow secrete growth factors such as NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) which have been shown to exert a positive effect on various visual players such as the optic nerve.
Of course, for many Optic Atrophy sufferers the expense and inconvenience of traveling to a stem cell treatment center in Europe or the Far East is daunting. The good news is there is an alternative: Namely, having a legal autologous bone marrow treatment here in the US: Namely Dr. Steenblock's Clinic. You can learn all about this clinic by clicking this link or by calling 1-949-367-8870 or by using this on-line contact form which can be readily accessed by clicking this link.


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The snippy White House press secretary would like us to believe that Rick Santelli doesn't know what he is talking about. Unfortunately for the White House, Santelli does — and other people have figured out what is going on too. Joel Stein in TIME explains:
The only people affected by plummeting real estate prices are the ones who bought a house that cost more than they could afford, hoping for a spike in value so they could sell at a profit or take out a new loan based on an increased value. Their home wasn't just a place to live; it was an investment they thought they could liquefy at will. If we're saving these poor souls from the 26.7% drop in their investment, we should give twice as much aid to everyone who has lost approximately 50% in the stock market since its peak. Especially those in Vanguard's Tax-Managed Capital Appreciation Fund.
Meanwhile, mortgages held by the responsible people Obama says he is trying to help only go into foreclosure when the owners lose their jobs. But the best way to help them is through increased unemployment benefits and job creation.
In short, the entire purpose of the mortgage bailout is to help out people who made ill-advised economic decisions and aid them in escaping from the consequences of their decisions. It is not simply some misplaced sense of morality which cautions against this tactic. It is the realization that many of these people will still default after the government aid and that in the process we will have further impaired the stability of our banks and kept more credit worthy people out of homes. We will, in short, prolong and spread the pain.
Among the most dishonest statements in the president's speech last night was his claim that his housing plan "won't help speculators or that neighbor down the street who bought a house he could never hope to afford." Actually, it will only help those people. (Even the AP figured this out.) The ones who bought the house they can afford and are continuing to make payments on it (regardless of the market price of their home) — over 90% of homeowners — don't need to be rescued. And poor people (mostly renters) get nothing out of this.
If you believe taxpayer money is endless, there are no bad consequences from propping up overextended homeowners and an economic recovery can begin before asset values have settled out then the president's plan seems like a grand idea. But more and more people are beginning to understand Santelli's objections to the mortgage plan. The question is whether the president does.


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Small businesses get tax workshop presentation
Vance County commissioners, Henderson city councilmen and Mayor Pete O'Geary gathered with small business owners Wednesday morning for an informative session on small business tax incentives.
Guest speaker Lynn Douthett, district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration, shared resources available to small businesses through the SBA as well as highlights from the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
According to Douthett, the SBA provided over $430 million in capital last year through lending communities across North Carolina. Thirty-five to 40 percent of that lending went to start-up businesses.
In Vance County, over the last two years, the SBA has funded over 15 small businesses, creating 82 jobs.
"There is some value to our program, whether it's from $35,000 up to $5 million, we're here to help support the deals that can potentially be done through our lending community," Douthett said.
Key tax incentives resulting from the fiscal cliff deal included a research and development tax credit, providing 14 to 17 percent credit to small businesses primarily in place for research, experimentation and development.
"There are a lot of businesses in the manufacturing sector that can utilize this," Douthett said.
Companies purchasing or financing qualified equipment during the tax year can benefit from what's known as a Section 179 deduction.
Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year.
The incentive encourages businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves.
"We've seen a lot of small business expand, despite the economy we have had, and this could be the capital improvements, but any equipment would definitely qualify," Douthett said.
Deduction rates for Section 179 were also raised in 2013, from $125,000 to $500,000.
"There's a significant change in the amount that qualify," Douthett said.
Coupled with the Section 179 tax deduction is bonus depreciation, useful to very large businesses spending more than $2 million on new capital equipment in 2013.
Bonus depreciation covers new equipment only.
Through the work opportunity tax credit, entrepreneurs hiring ex-military as well as those who come from underserved communities can receive tax credit.
"Hiring our military today is very important," Douthett said. "Those that are transitioning out of service have a lot of challenges to face."
Employees who qualify must work for 120 hours in order for an employer to claim the credit.
Resource partners available through the SBA help companies meet challenges, manage change and plan for the future through management counseling and educational services.
"Our resource partners to me are like gold," said Ivan Hankins, senior area manager for the U.S. SBA. "You pay for them as a taxpayer.
"If you're like me, if you've prepaid for something, I'm going to use it."
Locally, Vance-Granville Community College provides one of the most accessible resources to the area with their small business center.
"We do partner with the N.C. Women's Business Center, we work with the SBA, we work with our local lending institutions," said Tanya Weary, director of the Small Business Center at VGCC. "We listen to the community and what the community wants."
Andrea Harris, president of the N.C. Institute of Minority Economic Development, helps sponsor the Women's Business Center of N.C., providing informative workshops and training to the community.
"The chamber of commerce and Small Business Center have become real resources for us to get information out," Harris said. "SBA really does help facilitate that process."
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PlayStation Move Impressions
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I should start off by saying that I don't own a Wii, but have played it many times with friends...
Ok, here's what I gotI purchased the Sports Champions bundle, the official charging dock (usb ports are occupied by camera & headset), and played some of the Tumble demo. I would have bought a second controller, but they were sold out. I ended up avoiding the other demos that come with the Sports Champions bundle either due to my lack of interest in the game or the fact that the developers simply replaced button presses with gestures in order to make a motion game [ie. Kung Fu Rider] which then makes me question wether or not it benefits from being Move-based, because the first time you repeatedly fail to perform an action even though you seem to be doing it exactly how they explained it will cause so much frustration that you will never want to play it again.
Form & FunctionalityI find that Move works really well & the level of fidelity provided is quite impressive. Sports Champions is quite fun, and I'm sure you've seen/played Wii Sports (Resort) enough to already know what the gameplay is like. The Move controller fits my hand well & seems to be an appropriate weight (not too heavy to be tiring yet not so light that it feels cheap). Even though the controller has a round design, you can set the it on a flat surface without it rolling off due to it's offset weight & trigger that protrudes enough to prevent the controller from rolling anywhere.
Input LagThere isn't a noticeable lag in Sports Champions, but you might notice a slight "drift" to the onscreen movements when working in a game that requires precise movements (ie. Tumble). That being said, my guess is that the "drift" is a side-effect of filtering out the "shaky hands" issue that seemed to be present in previous tech demos that show the raw output of the controller. This creates the tradeoff of providing instantaneous yet shaky vs. slight lag yet smooth input; which is a choice of the software developer, and not a reflection of the hardware.
What about when they show you the live camera feed?There is a brief moment in Sports Champions where the camera feed shown onscreen with an object overlaying & mimicking the controller. Basically, it takes your picture with you holding an object (frisbee, table tennis paddle, etc) after you beat the 10 opponents in each bracket in the single player mode. I didn't really notice much lag. Although I, admittedly, wasn't really paying much attention to lag at the time considering I should probably play something like Eyepet to see how well it works in a fully realized application.
Please read the following paragraph to calibrate...I haven't had a single occurrence of it loosing calibration in Sports Champions (even when the controller goes out of view of the camera), and you can breeze through the 3 step calibration that's required when starting up a game w/o needing to wait for the instructions so it takes all of 2 seconds to do. Tumble did have a few instances where my controller suddenly thought it was 2 feet lower than it was & required me to "center" it by pressing circle (they made it easy to correct, but it's not perfect).
Buyer's adviceI'm going to assume that potential buyers already own a PS3 or are buying one for some other reason, because I can't imagine someone purchasing a PS3 just for the Move bundle when the Wii is a much cheaper alternative. Someone who already owns a Wii in addition to a PS3 might have a hard time justifying the price of buying the Move bundle, and should most likely wait until there's a game released for it that holds your interest. Most of what's going to be coming out early on most likely has a similar game that's already available on the Wii. However, I do think this is the best package currently available for anyone who is still interested in motion-based games or doesn't already own a Wii.
Those unsure if Kinect will be better should obviously wait until the Kinect is finished being developed, because from what I've gathered from the various videos that are out there is that navigating menus is fidgety as hell (just as it was with the camera-only EyeToy on PS2)... and I know that would be enough to prevent me from buying it if that's still an issue when it's released (also causes me to speculate as to why they decided to add voice recognition for their menus [can't be certain if 3rd-parties will develop for voice-enabled menus at this point either]). It could be fine once it's released, and put my worries at ease (at least that's what I'm hoping for).
Why limit this tech to games?I already owned a PS Eye (due to it's popularity in the NUI Group's dev community) so the secondary PS Eye is going to be used for a project involving Community Core Vision. With new user input devices in mind, I do hope that the Move controller itself picks up some support in the dev community so people can use existing Move controllers with their camera/webcam-equipped computer. I mean, navigating an XMB that has a lot of content is much better with the Move than via analog sticks/d-pad. For those that don't want to use a controller for interaction, people are already developing for two side-by-side usb cameras that then enables Kinect-like capabilities on a computer.
It would be a shame to see new ways of interacting with technology be limited to entertainment (considering that we're nearing / have reached the fidelity that one would hope for when interacting with an application on their computer). However, I am perfectly fine with the entertainment industry picking up the tab for the research/development/manufacturing of the standardized hardware though :-)
TL;DRThis is the best motion-based tech that's currently available. Your feelings about playing Wii will probably transfer over to what you think about the Move in the same way that your feelings about playing EyeToy on PS2 will probably transfer over to what you think about Kinect... higher fidelity versions of past tech that introduces depth perception. The Move does take a slightly different approach though, because it provides both the camera & controller input whereas the alternatives offer one or the other.
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COLUMBIA CITY – October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Whitley County Domestic Violence Task Force joined with Columbia City High School students and Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel to "paint the town purple."
COLUMBIA CITY -- The Whitley County Humane Society brought out paws-a-plenty Saturday. Morsches Park was a puppy playground for pooches of all breeds. The Canine Carnival was an event organized by the society to benefit the Whitley County Humane Shelter.
Volunteers ran various attractions, and offered canines and their companions a chance to learn about area service providers. Among the volunteers, students from Columbia City High School's Key Club paraded dogs from the shelter that are available for adoption.
HUNTINGTON — Whitley County Deputy Prosecutor D.J. Sigler is overseeing a high-profile Huntington County case involving a county commissioner.
Huntington County Commissioner Floyd Wall, 59, received a seven-count indictment from a grand jury in Huntington County.
Wall is charged with seven counts of misdemeanor battery, stemming form an Indiana State Police investigation that was initiated in the spring of 2012.
COLUMBIA CITY — The final plans on a bridge replacement project are in, set to begin today on 700 S, with an estimated cost of $165,045.
"The length of the new bridge will be 36 feet and 32 feet, respectively," said Whitley County Engineer Brandon Forrester.
According to Forrester, the new structure will be a concrete slab bridge that will allow free flow through the ditch under the road.
The existing structure, located at CR 700 E between county roads 900 S and 1000 S, is known as a twin culvert since it does not span 20 feet in length, the requirement for it to qualify as a bridge.
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City's cross country teams, along with the rest of the Northeast Hoosier Conference, competed at The Plex in Fort Wayne for a second week in a row, this time for the conference meet.
Last week, hundreds of runners from all over Northern Indiana competed in the New Haven Classic, where Columbia City's Evan Harney and Samantha Roush had stand-out performances, placing second and fourth, respectively.
Marjorie L. Knafel, 69, of rural Columbia City, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had been battling lung cancer for the past few months.
She was born July 23, 1943, in VanWert, Ohio, a daughter of Charles R. and Georgia Victoria (Fronefield) Mason. Her formative years were spent in Van Wert. She graduated from Lincolnview High School.
Lynn E. Kissinger 76, of Columbia City, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at his residence. He was born on May 13, 1936, in Fort Wayne, the son of Walter Olin and Viola May (Solt) Kissinger.
He spent his childhood in Fort Wayne, graduating from South Side High School with the class 1954. He then earned an Associates Degree at Purdue University.
He served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 17, 1958, and was discharged on Oct. 12, 1960. He was a postal clerk with the United States Postal Service in Fort Wayne for 38 years.


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What causes swollen gums?
Swollen gums are caused by multiple factors that result in inflammation of the gums. Inflammation due to plaque on the teeth is responsible for many cases of swollen gums. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria, which results in irritation of the gum line, swelling and bleeding. For this reason, swollen gums occur most frequently in people that do not practice good oral hygiene.
Less common causes of swollen gums include a variety of conditions that irritate the gums, such as misaligned teeth, rough edges of fillings, and ill-fitting or unclean mouth appliances. Medications, such as phenytoin and birth control pills, and heavy metals, such as lead and bismuth, are also associated with swollen gums. Swollen gums may also develop during puberty or early adulthood due to hormonal changes. Many people have swollen gums to a varying degree sometime in their lives.
Common causes of swollen gums
Swollen gums may be caused by common disorders including:
- Bacterial infections
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- Dry mouth, and medications that reduce saliva in the mouth
- Gingivitis (infection of the gums)
- Hormonal changes during puberty or pregnancy
- Ill-fitting dental restorations or dentures
- Medications (phenytoin, cyclosporine, calcium antagonists)
- Periodontitis (infection of the gum line involving the teeth and bones)
- Poor dental hygiene or poor nutrition
- Tobacco use
- Viral and fungal infections
Other causes of swollen gums
Swollen gums can also be caused by other conditions including:
- Anemia
- Behcet's syndrome (disease characterized by widespread inflammation of blood vessels)
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Hormonal changes during puberty or pregnancy
- Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
- Substance abuse such as methamphetamine use
Serious or life-threatening causes of swollen gums
In some cases, swollen gums may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include:
- Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
- Oral cancer
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- How long have you felt swollen gums?
- Where do you feel your swollen gums?
- Do you have any other symptoms?
- What medications are you taking?
- How often do you get your teeth cleaned?
What are the potential complications of swollen gums?
Because swollen gums can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result in serious complications and permanent damage. Once the underlying cause is diagnosed, it is important for you to follow the treatment plan that you and your health care professional design specifically for you to reduce the risk of potential complications including:
- Abscess of gums
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- Infection or abscess of jaw bones
- Periodontitis (infection of the gum line involving the teeth and bones)
- Social isolation
- Spread of infection
- Teeth loss
- Trench mouth
- Bleeding gums. Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003062.htm.
- Periodontal (gum) disease: causes, symptoms, and treatments. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/GumDiseases/PeriodontalGumDisease.htm.
What are swollen gums?
Gum swelling results from excess fluid (edema) in the soft tissues of the gums and may be accompanied by redness, pain, sores, ulcers and bleeding. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in inflammation or infection, is the most common cause of swollen gums. The symptoms may be constant or variable and may worsen when eating or drinking. If gum pain is present, it may be described as sharp, dull, stabbin... Read more about swollen gumsintroduction
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Swollen gums may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorders or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the gums may also involve other body systems.
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Jamie Lidell describes his latest album as an "electronic affair": The DJ and producer returns to his club roots on the self-titled record, and for his return to Morning Becomes Eclectic, he brought with him a new sound and fresh moves. Watch him perform as a one-man band in all of his funky, glitchy, soulful glory.
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Exciting news – tongiht marks the highly anticipated release of Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel) and her husband,
MEGA producer Mark Burnett's (Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice, The Voice) EPIC miniseries: THE BIBLE.
THE BIBLE is an epic 10-hour mini-series that will bring the Bible into homes worldwide 3.3.13 on The History Channel.
Television's highly-acclaimed producer, Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, The Apprentice), and his wife, Roma Downey
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"We feel this is the most important project we have ever undertaken," said Mark and Roma. "Regardless of one's belief
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Receiving support from superstars such as CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton to religious leaders such as Joel Osteen and
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Each of the 10 episodes is jam-packed with the rich history of the Bible, from the beginning through the creation of the
Church after Christ's resurrection.
I have been given the opportunity to give away a full copy of the amazing soundtrack, composed by none other than Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight Rises, The Lion King, Gladiator). (On a side note. may I mention that my son is one of the biggest Hans Zimmer facs out there, and is chomping at the bit to get m copy of the soundtrack to listen to. I cannot think of another role model fpr him to look up to professionally, myself).
To enter, simply hop over to the Episode Guide and tell me whch one ou are most excited to see- and why. Personally, I am most looking for to Revolution. It will cover parts of the Bible that is not the usual fare.
The Rules (yawn):
1) Open to both US and non-US residents.
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3) You get extra entries if you Treet, FB, Pinterest or anything else, but you have to come back and let me know. One comment per entry, to make t easy on me to ...)
4) That is all. Not too shabby, eh?
(Comments will close Friday, March 8 at 11.59pm. I will email the winner, so please verify the address you leave is accurate, or I have to pick someone else).
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Fans attending UW-Oshkosh home football games can catch a ride on the Titan Shuttle beginning Sept. 6.
The free shuttle service travels from Reeve Memorial Union (748 Algoma Boulevard) to J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium (450 Josslyn Street). Shuttles will depart one hour before game time and run continuously until kickoff. Buses will operate for one hour after the game. The shuttle service begins three hours prior to the start of the Homecoming contest on Oct. 18.
"This is a great way for UW-Oshkosh students, faculty and staff to go to the game," said UW-Oshkosh Director of Athletics Darryl Sims. "I hope that everybody gets on board and leaves the driving to us."
The shuttle service kicks off Sept. 6 with UW-Oshkosh's 6 p.m. game against Robert Morris University (Ill.). The Titans then host Marian University (Ind.) on Sept. 13 (1 p.m.) and UW-Stout on Oct. 4 (2 p.m.) before entertaining UW-River Falls on Oct. 18 (1:30 p.m.) in their Homecoming Game. UW-Oshkosh's final regular-season game is against UW-Eau Claire on Nov. 8 (2 p.m.).
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Posted by Donna on 09/28/2012
We went last Sunday on our last night in NYC. Our waiter couldn't have been nicer! He brought us a couple of different wines to try as we couldn't decide. The food was hot and very tasty and the desserts were wonderful. The staff were very thoughtful and attentive. We had a great time to end off a wonderful trip! (and noone looked at us twice with our tons of bags from shopping from the day as we couldn't get back to our hotel before our reservations!)
Posted by Carmine on 09/25/2012
We returned to NYC again last weekend with friends from England. They had heard about the restaurant and we went for them with great hesitation. Nothing has changed except the price which has gone only higher. The wait staff was friendly, but didn't make the cold small portions any better. Limited menu and unimpressive. The water cost was over the top. We will not be back.
Posted by Wendy on 03/31/2012
We went last weekend, after seeing a beautiful Broadway show. We were staying in the Marriott Marquis anyway, and thought since our stay cancelled out the cover charge, why not go have a taste of the dessert bar and take in some views (it was late, like 11:30 at night at this time). The atmosphere was quiet and you almost felt a little out of place (and we were all dressed up). The place was clean. We went in with 3 children and 4 adults, and immediately, the waitress said, that there was a 1 drink minimum, but bottled water counted. Great, we thought. We can just let the children have bottled water and then we can each get the dessert bar. The dessert bar was nice... not as big as we had hoped. 3 or 4 types of cheese, 2 types of crackers, pretzel sticks, cookies, strawberries, chocolate fountain, mini cupcakes, several little types of mini-cut cakes, grapes, etc. But when you are eating such rich and sugar filled foods, most of us only went up once, which made it a VERY expensive plate (a few chocolate covered strawberries and a cookie for 20 dollars!) Well, after it was all said and done, we had a price tag of almost 300 dollars for 7 dessert bars and 7 bottles of water. Very unexpected for what we actually ended up eating. Then to find out the bottled water is sold at Walmart... what a shame. The waitress was nice, and took pics of us. The view was ok, but we weren't sitting right near the window either. (window tables only have 2-3 seats so we wouldn't fit since there was 7 of us) No nausea at all, it moved so slow. But finding your way back to the table if you get up can be a bit challenging. Overall, not a disappointing experience. Dessert bar was tasty, albeit expensive, but won't waste our money on water again, since they cost as much as a glass of wine.
Posted by BridgetJonesNI on 11/23/2010
We decided to go here after a Broadway show for the dessert and cheese buffet. First of all, getting to the View Lounge itself can be a little confusing: you have to get an escalator to the first floor before getting an express lift to the View Lounge – easy when you know how, but with so many people milling around waiting for lifts and obscuring the signs, we had no idea where we were supposed to go at first. Once we finally got there we asked for a table by the window and they kindly obliged. Our waiter was very friendly, giving us advice on how to find our way back to the table from the buffet, what we could see, etc. The view on the night we went was not spectacular, but then it was raining and foggy, which obscured most of the buildings – I imagine that by day or on a clear night it would be lovely. The décor of the Lounge itself was nice. The buffet itself was pretty good. There was decent variety, with three different cheeses, two types of cracker, pretzel sticks, a lot of different types of cakes and desserts, fruit, marshmallows and a chocolate fountain. Everything was nice but inevitably you can only eat so much rich food. The cocktails were amazing – I ordered Long Island Iced Teas and only two of them gave me a nice buzz! It's quite expensive though. We knew in advance that there was a $8 per person cover charge so that didn't bother us, and we knew how much the buffets and drinks would cost from the website, but complete with service charge it all adds up to more than you'd thought somehow. Also be warned (and to be fair I think they do mention it somewhere on their menu) if you're using a debit card/pre-paid credit card they will put an hold on some money on your card that, in our case at least, still has not been released a full week after our visit, even though the charge for the total amount for the bill has been finalised for a few days. I wouldn't necessarily mind if it was only a small amount but in our case it's around $49. Still, all in all, it was an expensive but good experience. The revolving aspect put a bit of a unique spin on it (no pun intended) and it was great fun – it didn't make either of us nauseous at all, as others have complained about. If you're thinking of going I would recommend ensuring that it's a clear day/evening, be finished by 8pm when the cover charge kicks in and use a credit card to pay if you can.
Posted by D on 07/20/2010
Something had changed the last time I went to The View in 2008. Since my visit in late 2007, new management had taken over, and they and the staff treated my guest from out of town and me as if we were beneath them. Up to this point, it has always been a fun, elegant but not overly formal place to go for drinks or the buffet, the prices were on par with the area, and the staff was always polite. However, this changed, and on my last visit the staff had new uniforms, prices had gone way up, everyone who worked there talked to customers with an icy, condescending tone, and the atmosphere of the lounge itself had become more cold and reserved. I would not recommend it.
Posted by Carrie N, on 04/09/2010
Drawn by the revolving restaurant and view...unfortunately. Revolving cool. But that is about it. The view was intersting but not great. So much clutter on the roof top the view sits on it is not attractive. The food was tasteless. The scallops tasted like mush. The drinks were operpriced. 19 for a mixed drink. A vodka tonic at 15. Seriously!! Waistaff impersonal. Prixe fix menu doesn't make it cheaper when you add in the drinks.
Posted by Carmel on 04/06/2010
Ate in View on Easter Sunday. Starters were average but entrees very poor. Prices outrageous. Waiters indifferent. Rip-off because of novelty of location. Same view from top of Rock for 20 dollars. Had beautiful dinner following night in lovely restaurant for approx half the price. Was my 1st visit to NY and View was only downside. Would not recommend it to anyone.


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I am using a snow particles system to generate snow falling near the player. The effect works fine. But my game is based on speed effects, and when I change some settings in the particle renderer to increase the length of the particles (Stretch Particles: Stretched) and the Camera Velocity Scale in works fine in the small Game windows in Unity. But as soon as I "Maximize on Play" or make a Build, the effect is screwed up. A lot of snow are now acting like "shuriken". The desired effect is like "beams of snow" that travel fast in the screen to indicate some high wind's speed.
Am I changing the right settings to create the desired effect or am I completly wrong? I know making a new particles system for this issue seems a good solution but the time isn't on my side at the moment. I can give more informations if desired.
Thank you, Phil (sorry for my english)
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you should think of attaching the particle fx game object to the camera and set it to use world coordinates. throw the particles slightly towards the camera.
by parenting the camera to the particle effect the particle effect will always be in front of the camera.
I used to do this with a star scape kinda particle fx. worked fine.
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This little monologue is from Stardust starring Claire Danes and Charlie Cox. It is said by Dane's character Yvaine. I won't spoil too much of the plot, but it is a very sweet story about two people who go from loathing each other to loving each other. I love this bit so much because I found it to be extremely accurate in terms of what love feels like, and what it feels like to be so utterly devoted to someone. I've got this whole bit memorized for no particular reason except that I find it beautifully written, and easy for us all to relate to. So here it is:
You know when I said that I knew little about love? Well, that wasn't true. I know a lot about love. I've seen it, centuries and centuries of it. And it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable. All those wars, pain and lies, hate; made me want to turn away and never look down again. But to see the way that mankind loves! I mean, you could search the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful. So, yes, I know that love is unconditional. But I also know that it can be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable, and well, strangely easy to mistake for loathing. And, what I'm trying to say Tristan, is… I think I love you. My heart, it feels like my chest can barely contain it. Like it doesn't belong to me anymore. It belongs to you. And if you wanted it, I'd wish for nothing in exchange. No gifts, no goods, no demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you love me too. Just your heart in exchange for mine.


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Penn State Uplifting Athletes Raise $120,000 at Lift for Life
Penn State football team brings all-time total to more than $1.12 million raised for Kidney Cancer awareness and research since 2003
Nittany Lion Football Announces Leadership Council
Leadership Council consists of 25 players and will be a voice for the team
Tight End Breneman Sidelined
Had 15 Catches and Three Touchdowns As True Freshman in 2013
Penn State Uplifting Athletes' Lift For Life Events Set for July In Fight Against Kidney Cancer
Lift For Life Set for Saturday, July 12; To Include More Fan Interaction
Nearly 50 Football Student-Athletes Earn 3.0 GPA or Higher During Fall Semester
Thirteen Lions earn Dean's List recognition by earning a 3.5 GPA or higher this past semester
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On the heels of a strong finish to his true freshman season, tight end Adam Breneman heads into 2014 looking to again play a significant role for the offense and special teams. As the 2013 season unfolded, Breneman became more and more comfortable on the field. Making significant progress throughout the campaign, Breneman played the best football of his young career in November. He made a touchdown catch in each of the last three games and was selected a 247Sports.com second-team True Freshman All-American. He has added nearly 10 pounds to his frame during the off-season through his efforts in the strength and conditioning program. A sophomore, Breneman was among the conference's 10 players selected to BTN.com's All-Breakout Team for the 2014 season. He possesses outstanding skills, physical attributes and a desire to succeed in everything he does. In 2013, he was tied for sixth on the team with 15 receptions for 186 yards and his three touchdown catches were tied for second. Breneman enrolled in the University in January 2013 and was among 12 true freshmen to make their debut last year and was one of four true freshmen to make their first start. Playing in 11 games, he started five and was among the 14 first-time starters in 2013. He posted his first career catch in the first quarter against UCF and made a season-best four catches against the Knights. The former Cedar Cliff High School All-American grabbed his first career touchdown catch in the win over Purdue. He saved the best performance of his freshman season for last in Penn State's big road win at No. 14 Wisconsin. Breneman caught three passes for a career-high 78 yards, which included a 68-yard catch and run for a touchdown on the game's first possession, in the 31-24 win in Madison. His 68-yard catch and run against the Badgers was the longest play from scrimmage for Penn State, and the longest given up by the Badgers, during the 2013 season. Breneman had a 3.19 grade-point average entering the summer and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate this fall. He is secretary of Penn State's Uplifting Athletes chapter, which has raised more than $825,000 for kidney cancer patients, their families and research since the first Penn State Lift For Life was held in 2003. Breneman has been honored for his creation of the "Catch The Cure" initiative, as a high school senior, to support Project A.L.S. research and assist a family friend, Tom Kirchoff, with A.L.S. Breneman wears No. 81, the same number worn by another former Cedar Cliff standout, Kyle Brady, who was a first-team All-America tight end at Penn State in 1994. The Mechanicsburg native is among 17 returning players from Central Pennsylvania.


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Kokomo, IN -- Owen County has been declared eligible for disaster assistance to help local governments impacted by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred between July 4 and
August 6, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The assistance was approved following a review of data gathered by federal and state disaster recovery officials. Owen County joins 22 other Indiana counties in which affected local governments are eligible to apply for federal funds to pay 75 percent of the approved cost for debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, buildings and utilities.
State and federal recovery specialists will contact local officials and representative of certain private non-profit organizations directly concerning procedures for requesting the infrastructure assistance.
A total of 46 Indiana counties are eligible to receive some type of disaster assistance. In addition to Owen County, the other counties previously designated eligible for Public Assistance include Adams, Allen, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Fountain, Greene, Howard, Huntington, Jasper, Jay, Kosciusko, Miami, Newton, Parke, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Wabash, Warren, Wells and White.
The following 43 counties are eligible to receive Individual Assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners: Adams, Allen, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Delaware, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jasper, Jay, Lake, Kosciusko, Madison, Marion, Miami, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Parke, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vanderburgh, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Wayne, Wells, White, and Whitley.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.


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· a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
Synonym(s): ballot, voting, balloting
Hypernym(s): choice, selection, option, pick
2. vote - noun
· the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"
Hypernym(s): group_action
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Synonym(s): right_to_vote, suffrage
Hypernym(s): franchise, enfranchisement
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By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24, 2011 During his weekly address on Christmas Eve, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent holiday greetings to troops everywhere and their families.
After nearly nine years, the president said, the war in Iraq is over and troops are coming home to reunite with their families this holiday season.
"Let's take a moment to give thanks for their service, for their families' service and for our veterans' service," he said.
"And let's say a prayer for all our troops standing post all over the world," he added, "especially our brave men and women in Afghanistan who are serving, even as we speak, in harm's way to protect the freedoms and security we hold dear."
"This holiday season at the White House," Michelle Obama said, "we wanted to show our thanks with a special holiday tribute to some of the strongest, bravest and most resilient members of our American family –- the men and women who wear our country's uniform and the families who support them."
To show how much Americans appreciate the sacrifice and service of veterans, troops and military families, Americans can "visit JoiningForces.gov to find out how you can get involved in your community," she added.
"Giving of ourselves [and] service to others -– that's what this season is all about," the president said, "[and] for my family and millions of Americans, that's what Christmas is all about."
The belief in loving and supporting each other is not just at the center of the Christian faith, he added, "it's shared by Americans of all faiths and backgrounds. It's why so many of us, every year, volunteer our time to help those most in need, especially our hungry and our homeless.
"So whatever you believe, wherever you're from, let's remember the spirit of service that connects us all this season –- as Americans," Obama said.
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Technical Guidance and Supervision (TGS) Entrustment
In pursuance of the recommendations of the Eleventh Finance
Commission, CAG has been entrusted with Technical Guidance & Supervision/Support
(TGS) in a majority of the States. As of 30th April, 2009 out of
24 States where 73rd & 74th amendments are applicable, entrustment of TGS to
CAG has been received in 22 states and one Union Territory.
Theoretical Framework Documentation
developed and prescribed by CAG
1. Auditing
Standard for PRIs and ULBs
2. Guidelines
for Certification audit of PRIs
3. Manual
of Instructions for Audit of Panchayati Raj Institutions
4. Training
Modules for PRI Accounts
5. National
Municipal Accounting Manual
6. Training
Module on Audit of Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti
7. Training
Module on Audit of Gram Panchayat
8. National
Municipal Accounting Training Manual
9. List
of codes functions, programmes and activities for PRIs
10. Simplified
Accounting System for PRIs
Structure for Local Bodies Audit
In order to provide TGS in a more effective manner, 17 new
offices have been created in 16 states all over the country, headed by
Sr.DAG/DAG, with staff sanctioned separately. This has placed
the administrative structure of LB audit on a firm footing to
strengthen local bodies audit so as meet the expectations and discharge
responsibilities entrusted to CAG.
PRI & ULB Accounts and budget formats
As a major initiative, the
accounts and budget formats for PRI prescribed by CAG in 2002 have been
accepted and formal orders issued by 11 states. These formats and accounts
codes have been simplified in 2007 to enable their easy adoption. The
formats were not implemented by many of the States. Technical Committee on
Budget and Accounting Standards for PRI in the meeting held in August 2008
felt the need for further simplifying the formats of accounts considering
the capacity of the Gram Panchayats staff and constituted a Sub-Committee to
develop a simple but robust computerised accounting format for PRIs which
should be user friendly. The Sub-committee consisted of members from the
Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, Planning Commission, Ministry of
Finance, Representative from Govt. of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra
Pradesh, a representative from Controller General of Accounts and (CGA) and
the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The Sub-committee has developed the
simplified accounting formats for PRIs by changing already prescribed
six-tier classification to more manageable three tier classification system.
The simplified accounting formats along with list of Codes, Functions,
Programmes and Activities for PRIs recommended by the Sub-committee has been
accepted by the Technical Committee in January 2009. The Simplified formats
along with list of Codes, function Programmes and Activities for PRIs have
been circulated in May 2009 to all State Chief Secretaries by Ministry of
Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India to implement on pilot basis and to give
feedback. Maintenance of accounting formats as prescribed would help in
subsequent switch over to the modified accrual system of accounting. For new
Simplified Accounting System
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and List of Codes for Function, Programmes and Activities of PRIs please
click here.
The Accrual accounting
system for the municipalities suggested by the Task Force set up by CAG and
approved by the Ministry of Urban Development, has generally been agreed to
be adopted by almost all the states. Based on the Task Force Report, a
National Municipal Accounts Manual has been developed by the Ministry of
Urban Development and the CAG.
Formats for creation of Database on Finances of PRIs/ULBs
Draft database formats for
PRIs/ULBs at the district and state levels as suggested by CAG, have
generally been agreed to be adopted by 16 states, out of which, 7 states
have initiated action to set up the infrastructure for collection,
transmission and maintenance of the database.
For the database at the
central level, Ministry of Panchayati Raj has accepted the formats and NIC
has been entrusted to develop input screens on the Ministry's portal and
link this to all states for uploading of state-wise data.
Audit Training Modules
Parishad(ZP), Panchayat Samities(PS) and Gram Panchayat(GP) audit training
modules have been developed by RTI Kolkata, based on West Bengal Acts. This
has been circulated to all the states to suitably adapt the manual and
organize training programmes for IAAD staff as well as Local Fund audit
staff. The training in LB Audit for local fund audit staff has been
organized in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil
Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Audit Training Module on Urban Local
Bodies has been developed by RTI Kolkata. The training module has been
circulated to all the states. Training programme on Audit of Urban Local
Bodies has also been conducted in Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu,
Uttar Pradesh and west Bengal.
Training in PRI Accounts
We have so far
organized 1st phase of the training of the training for trainers in new
budget and accounts formats for PRIs, suggested by CAG in 15 states of
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh,
Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and
Uttar Pradesh. Training of the 2nd phase (by trainers of the 1st phase) was
also completed in Bihar and Kerala. Phase II training programme is being
conducted in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar
Local Bodies Audit Report
Five Audit Reports (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala,
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu) on Local Bodies finalized over CAG's signature
for placement before the State Legislatures. In addition, Annual Technical
Inspection Report on PRIs and ULBs have been finalised in eight states viz.
Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Sikkim, Uttar
Pradesh. Further, Report of the Examiner of Local Accounts have been finalised in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal for submission to the
respective State Government.
Position of Reports
as of August, 2009
Þ Bond
Copy of the Report of the CAG's for the year ended 31 March 2008, Govt. of
Tamil Nadu (Local Bodies), and Kerala (LSGIs) have been approved by
C&AG and final printing of the Reports are in progress. Preparation of
CAG's Audit Report on Local Bodies of Government of Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh on Local Bodies for the year 2007-08 and CAG's Audit Report (Civil -
Local Bodies), Government of Rajasthan for the year 2005-06 are in progress.
Þ Annual
Technical Inspection reports for the year 2007-08 in respect of Assam, Goa,
Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura have been finalized.
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Report of the Examiner of local Accounts for the year 2007-08, Government of
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are in progress.
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recommendations of the Sixth Report of the Second Administrative Reforms
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have been accepted by the Government of India:
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accounting system for the urban local bodies (ULBs) as provided in the
National Municipal Accounts Manual (NMAM) should be adopted by the State
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financial statements and balance sheet of the urban local bodies should be
audited by an Auditor in the manner prescribed for audit of Government
Companies under the Companies Act, 1956 with the difference that in the case
of audit of these local bodies, the C&AG should prescribe guidelines for
empanelment of the Chartered Accountants and the selection can be made by
the State Governments within these guidelines. The audit to be done by the
Local Fund Audit or the C&AG in discharge of their responsibilities would be
in addition to such an audit
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existing arrangement between the C&AG of India and the State Governments
with regard to providing Technical Guidance and Supervision (TGS) over
maintenance of accounts and audit of PRIs and ULBs should be
institutionalized by making provisions in the State Laws governing local
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should be ensured that the audit and accounting standards and formats for
Panchayats are prepared in a way which is simple and comprehensible to the
elected representatives of the PRIs
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independence of the Director, Local Fund Audit (DLFA) or any other agency
responsible for audit of accounts of local bodies should be
institutionalized by making the office independent of the State
administration. The head of this body should be appointed by the State
Government from a panel vetted by the C&AG
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reports on local bodies should be placed before the State Legislature and
these reports should be discussed by a separate committee of the State
Legislature on the same lines as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
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to relevant information/records to DLFA/designated authority for conducting
audit or the C&AG should be ensured by incorporating provisions in the State
Laws governing local bodies.
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State may ensure that the local bodies have adequate capacity to match with
the standards of accounting and auditing.
system of outcome auditing should be gradually introduced. For this purpose
the key indicators of performance in respect of a government scheme will
need to be decided and announced in advance.
Þ To
complement institutional audit arrangements, adoption and monitoring of
prudent financial management practices in the local bodies should be
institutionalized by the State Governments by legislating an appropriate law
on Fiscal Responsibility for Local Bodies.
Comptroller and Auditor
General of India has been requested by the Ministry of Urban Development to
work out the methodologies for implementation of the same in consultation
with the Ministries.
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Modern, upscale, and distinctly divided -- one side for adults with a casino; one side for families with suites.
An upscale Marriott property in downtown Oranjestad -- one of the wealthiest and most modern cities in the Caribbean -- the 556-room Renaissance resort is divided into two distinct sections: the "adult-exclusive" Renaissance Marina Hotel (where I stayed) and the more family-oriented Renaissance Ocean Suites. If you happen to visit the Ocean Suites, write us a review and tell us all about it.
Due in large part to its Crystal Casino, one of the best casinos in Aruba, the adult-exclusive side of the resort largely attracts singles and couples who come to the Renaissance to shop at the Renaissance Mall (attached to the hotel), dine at the sleek L.G. Smith Steakhouse, or just lounge by the pool or on the hotel's own private island (the hotel provides a free boat shuttle) or while looking out over the harbor.
Evening turndowns, room service (from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.), poolside and island-side drink service, and a concierge desk to handle the rest -- service rivals the best in Aruba.
In keeping with the service standards at most other Renaissance hotels throughout the U.S. -- or most other Marriott properties, for that matter -- the service is functional, professional, and leaves little to complain about.
In particular, the waiters and waitresses are great. They spent a lot of time giving me their recommendations and helping me pick the best cocktails.
Ten minutes from the airport, attached to the shops and restaurants at the Renaissance Mall. No nearby beach, but there's a private island and a saltwater lagoon.
The Renaissance is in downtown Oranjestad, overlooking the marina where humongous cruise ships come to port. There's no beach nearby, but the resort makes up for it with its own private island and a lagoon on the Ocean Suites side (the family side) of the resort.
Guests can take a free water shuttle to the private island, which, like the rest of the resort, is divided into two areas -- one for adults only; one for families staying at the Ocean Suites. On the adults' side, flamingos trail the grounds, and on the families' side, there are the friendly iguanas so popular throughout Aruba (and the Virgin Islands).
Modern rooms with comfortable beds; and small bathrooms with great toiletries. Quite like an upscale U.S. hotel.
The resort is divided into two distinct sides -- the adults-only Marina Hotel and the family-oriented Ocean Suites. I stayed on the Marina side, so I can't speak for the overall condition of the Ocean Suites -- in general, they start at a 430-square-foot junior suite, which includes a king-size bed (for parents) and a pullout sleeper-sofa (for kids). Larger, one- and two-bedroom suites are also available on the Ocean Suites side.
On the Marina side of the hotel, the rooms, though clean and entirely comfortable, are not particularly inspiring. Simply put, if I hadn't looked out of the window, I would have thought that I was in some sort of anonymous, upscale business hotel in the U.S. Still, there is comfort in familiarity, and the golden-yellow walls and muted lamps did the job. The bed was also predictably plush and comfortable.
The bathroom was a little on the small side, but it was smartly done up in black-and-white tile. The illuminated makeup/shaving mirror also gave it an edge over most Aruban hotel bathrooms. The shower and sink worked perfectly, but it was the toiletries that impressed me the most (I took the Lather's conditioner home).
For families: a lagoon and a huge winding pool. For adults: a great gym and spa, a huge casino, and a computer center. For everyone: a gorgeous private island.
On the adults-only Marina side of the hotel, there's a small pool (be sure to snag a chair early), a great casino, a modern, well-equipped gym and spa (the sauna and steam room are free for guests), and a tiny computer center.
On the Ocean Suites side of the hotel, you'll find more family-friendly features, like its winding free-form pool with a swim-up bar and a tiny, saltwater lagoon (not quite a beach, but close).
Just outside the resort, you can take a free water shuttle over to Renaissance Island, a sandy island exclusive to guests of the Renaissance.
This is the best and busiest casino in Aruba.
The Crystal Casino, whose old-world décor belies the casino's 10-year history, is definitely one of the largest, cleanest, and busiest casinos I visited in Aruba. There are machines and card tables to suit any fancy. During my stay, they were even auctioning off a car!
The Marina side of the resort is exclusive to adults, but the Ocean Suites are an excellent place to take the family -- big rooms; beautiful pool; saltwater lagoon; kids' club.
Though I was unable to visit the Ocean Suites, it's worth noting that it's an all-around solid option for families. All the Caribbean essentials are there -- a winding free form pool, a Patamingo Kids Club, a lagoon (rather than a beach), and access to a family-focused fraction of the private island (with iguanas wandering the grounds). Rooms start at a junior suite, which is large and includes a king-size bed and a pullout sofa for kids.
The hotel is perfectly clean.
I didn't find a spot of dirt anywhere in my room or around the property.
Plenty of food options at the mall, and go to L.G. Smith's Steak House or Aquarius for fine dining.
I found plenty of places to eat at the Renaissance Mall -- from sushi bars and sandwich eateries to cafés and chocolatiers. But when it comes to the restaurants more in line with the Renaissance hotel -- and advertised on the hotel's site -- I had eight options. There's also a Starbucks -- a huge perk.
There's Blue in the courtyard between the pool and the lobby. It's a decent place to pick up a snack when Aquarius and L.G. Smith's Steak House are between meals. While you're munching at Blue, you might as well pick up a drink at Captain's Corner. Steer clear of the intensely sugary Electric Iced Tea, though (unless you love Blue Curaçao, that is).
Aquarius serves an eclectic menu from breakfast to dinner. I recommend the breakfast buffet -- everything from sushi to turkey for $25 (a reasonable price in the inherently price-gouging world of Caribbean resorts).
A swanky restaurant that's only open for dinner, L.G. Smith's steaks are as expensive as they are tasty -- which is to say, very. The back-end of L.G. Smith's Steak House is a room with a view of the Crystal Casino.
Located in the bustling cruise-ship center of Oranjestad, the modern, upscale 556-room Renaissance hotel (a Marriott property) offers an exceptional casino (one of Aruba's best) and its own private island (an alternative to a beach). It might not feel exotic -- it's attached to a shopping mall -- but it has great food and retail fun.
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Woodrow Wilson Center hosts briefing and discussion for Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
WASHINGTON-On January 5th, Richard A. Boucher, Deputy Secretary of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) came to the Wilson Center to discuss the Chinese economy in particular, but also similar issues with India, Indonesia, South Africa, Brazil and Russia. At OECD he is responsible for the accession process for new members. In this connection, the discussion focused largely recent economic developments in China and the other countries noted above, with particular regard to their achievement of world standards.
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The Breakfast Rewards Program is not Drew Carey's new morning show. It's what you'll get from eating a good breakfast every day: a healthier weight, more get-up-and-go and maybe more fun in the sack!
Recent research shows that a morning meal with plenty of protein (35 grams; standard fare is around 13 grams) makes it easier to control your appetite and reduce your urge to snack on sugary or fatty foods later in the day. The reason? If you don't eat when you wake up -- or if you load up on sugary cereals and muffins instead of protein -- your appetite-control hormones, ghrelin and leptin, can't establish their proper counter-regulatory rhythm: Now I'm hungry; Aahh! Now I'm full. And you end up starving, bingeing and overeating.
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The Commerce Department says sales of new single-family homes jumped 14.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000 units. The April gain followed a 29.8 percent surge in March, the biggest monthly increase in 47 years.
Activity in both months was pushed higher by a stampede of buyers trying to sign sales contracts before tax credits expired on April 30. The concern, however, is that sales will slump in coming months given all the problems still facing households.
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