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Giant Step Presents Alice Russell at Highline Ballroom
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Alice Russell is natural, pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down 6 piece band, she's a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayers live for 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine, there's no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack's Daddy G, and Groove Armada.
Alice has also won over a whole host of producers – lending her strong, emotional tones to releases by Mr Scruff, Quantic and Nostalgia 77, the latter pairing producing the 'Seven Nation Army' cover that demolished clubs for years. But following her first release 'Under The Munka Moon' it's her records with longtime producer and bandleader TM Juke that she's best known for. From their debut album My Favourite Letters through to 2008's live-tinged Pot Of Gold, they have made some of the most arresting blues soul since the glory days of Aretha. "We've both got a very open approach to writing songs," she explains of the prolific relationship. "And we both like so many different types of music whereas some people are more purist. Our influences run from Sarah Vaughan to Bach, Kate Bush to Arvo Part, and J Dilla to Alice Coltrane. We love everything from dirty, squelchy dubstep to old school soul. We nudge each other in the right directions."
Other live highlights include singing with The Roots in Philadelphia, while recording has seen her sing on Talking Heads leader David Byrne's recent LP. Surely belting out the intensely emotional songs must get a bit tiring. Apparently not.
"It's a great emotional release," Alice smiles. "And sometimes makes you feel really high, especially when you're singing the high notes. If you're feeling rubbish and everything else feels like it's going wrong you feel better if you have a good singsong. I've sung my way through panic attacks before – singing through the whole of Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life'. They should put singing on the NHS."
2012's joint release with Quantic, Look Around The Corner was greeted with much enthusiasm around the world. The sound of this intoxicating record mixes sweet soul and blues with overtones of folk and gospel, and the inimitable swing of Quantic's world-renowned outfit the Combo Bárbaro, who form the core band. Recorded at Quantic's Sonido del Valle studio in his adopted home city of Cali, Colombia, the album shows Alice's versatility and adventurousness as well as her amazing vocals and songwriting. The resulting tour was met with a rapturous reception from sell-out crowds.
So to the next stage of Alice Russell's remarkable career. Back again with long time production partner TM Juke, 'To Dust' and is out now. First single from the forthcoming album is entitled Heartbreaker and sees Alice Russell back to her soulful best. "It is a broken hearted love song about the end of a relationship" explains Alice. "its about that time when your just emotionally exhausted by it all and you are at the stage where you know you just have to let it go and you are resigned to it all being over."
Watch the video for "Heartbreaker" which features Hollywood actor Harry Shearer, known for his many acting roles but also as one of the main voices in The Simpsons and for his long running radio show on cult LA station KCRW.
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Show Starts At: 8:00PM
Advanced Price: $20.00
Door Price: $25.00


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Merritt Brown Middle School Language Arts Teacher Wins Golden Apple
Updated: 12/12/2013 - This week's Golden Apple winner teaches 6th grade Language Arts at Merritt Brown Middle School.
Updated: 12/12/2013 - This week's Golden Apple winner teaches 6th grade Language Arts at Merritt Brown Middle School.
Updated: 12/09/2013 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches 2nd grade at Patronis Elementary in Panama City Beach.
Updated: 11/21/2013 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches kindergarten at Bay Haven Charter Academy. Melissa Reiser was nominated by a parent.
Updated: 10/31/2013 - In Jeannie Dutton's 3rd grade classroom, reading is a superpower. Colleagues say her passion for teaching fuels her students success.
Updated: 10/18/2013 - This week's Golden Apple winner is a kindergarten teacher at Northside Elementary School in Panama City.
Updated: 10/10/2013 - This week's Golden Apple winner teaches social studies at Rutherford High School. Ms. Faith Holman was nominated by not one, but two former students.
Updated: 10/03/2013 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches kindergarten at Breakfast Point Academy in Panama City Beach. Mrs. Cheryl Webb was nominated by a student teacher, Jessica Harris.
Updated: 09/05/2013 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches physical education at Waller Elementary School in Youngstown. Coach Jimmy Black was nominated by a former student.
Updated: 01/10/2013 - This week's Golden Apple Award winner teaches 4th grade at Freeport Elementary School.
Posted: 09/10/2012 - A Bay County elementary school is using Title One funding to implement a program called "A Leader In Me." They are creating a culture of leadership that teachers and administrators hope will lead to higher student achievement.
Updated: 07/13/2012 - Panama City - Sports camps are a favorite summer activity for thousands of kids across Northwest Florida, now drama camps are gaining popularity locally. Two dozen elementary and middle school students are busy putting the finishing touches on their presentation of "The Little Mermaid Jr."
Updated: 07/10/2012 - Panama City - School doesn't start for another several weeks, but a Panama City Rescue Mission program that helps students in need get ready for the new year is already busy getting families signed up. New this year, "Klothes for Kids" is doing on-site registration at places like Girls Inc. and the Boys and Girls Club. That makes it even easier for families to get the help they need.
Updated: 06/29/2012 - Panama City - An estimated 30 million young Americans are participating in organized sports. While that's great news in the fight against childhood obesity, it also means more athletic injuries. The US Centers for Disease Control say more than 3.5 million kids under 14 were treated for a sports injury last year. So what can you do to help protect your child from an athletic injury? Turns out, quite a bit. According to the CDC, more than half of all children's athletic injuries are preventable.
Updated: 06/09/2012 - Florida State University's Board of Trustees approved a proposal on Friday, allowing its Panama City campus to offer a limited range of general education and lower-level courses focused on upper-level majors, which will allow freshmen admission beginning fall 2013.
Updated: 05/25/2016 - Panama City - As the demand for nurses keeps rising, more students than ever will graduate from Gulf Coast State College with a practical nursing degree. 31 students will graduate Thursday at Gulf Coast's Gulf/Franklin Campus in Port St. Joe.
Posted: 06/07/2012 - Florida A & M Universities Board of Trustee's, by an eight to four vote, said they have no confidence in the School's President. The vote is a message to the President that he could be fired soon if problems aren't solved quickly.
Posted: 06/06/2012 - Bay county parents will have a chance to get answers to their questions about the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT. Bay District School officials are holding two of what they're calling FCAT chats.
Updated: 05/28/2012 - Panama City - Three local female pilots are making final preparations for what could be one of the greatest adventures of their lives. They are participating in a cross country air race that Amelia Earhart made famous decades ago. But it's not just a sense of accomplishment they're after, the trio is trying to encourage other women, young and old, to pursue the pilot's seat.
Updated: 05/25/2012 - After 39 years in the classroom, this week's Golden Apple award winner is retiring. Mr. Lathinghouse taught middle school language arts in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. He spent the last 6 years at Freeport Middle School.
Updated: 05/18/2012 - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches English to 9th and 10th graders at Rutherford High School, but not for much longer. Joy Simonson is retiring in June after touching the lives of thousands of students over 44 years.
Updated: 05/15/2012 - Bay County teachers and school administrators were on edge Monday as the FCAT writing preliminary results were released, showing a drastic drop compared to last year.
Updated: 05/12/2012 - This week's Golden Apple award winner is Joy Sammons, she teaches middle school math at Bay Haven Charter Academy in Lynn Haven. Those who know her say her influence reaches outside the classroom as well.
Updated: 05/09/2012 - The Bay District School Board placed Arnold High teacher Keith Christie on unpaid administrative leave Tuesday amid serious accusations he verbally abused and mocked his special needs students.
Updated: 05/04/2012 - Students at a local Panama City school received a special letter this week.
Posted: 04/18/2012 - DeFuniak Springs- Most every school kid uses social media but many school districts are still struggling with how to use social media sites in the classroom.


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In this era of NASCAR growth and expansion into new territory, one of the sanctioning body's divisions has struggled to maintain ties to its grassroots beginnings. Although NASCAR has announced it will no longer sanction the Goody's Dash Series after this year, the division leaves the sanctioning body's umbrella with a storied history--including its start at a drag strip, of all places.
The Goody's Dash Series traces its roots to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in 1973 when a group of local racers, led by Charlie Triplett, J.V. Reins, and Roger Hamby, began racing on a road course owned by former Grand National (now Winston Cup) team owner Bill Ellis. Ellis, a Wilkes County businessman who fielded a car for Marvin Panch and others in the '60s, was the proprietor of a drag strip and an adjacent road course near North Wilkesboro and is credited with promoting the first unofficial races of the series.
"Bill Ellis came up with the idea to start with," recalls Triplett, who still lives in North Wilkesboro. "He wanted to run it in conjunction with his drag strip on a road course deal, and he'd run a couple or three races and then things happened and he decided that he didn't want to do that. Then a lot of the guys around the area, including myself, J.V. Reins, Richard Mash, Dean Combs, Roger Hamby, and Rolen Johnson, along with guys from Taylorsville and Lenoir and surrounding counties, we all got together and started talking and decided to see what we could do.
"So we had a meeting at a Goodyear store (in North Wilkesboro), and we decided right then and there that we would organize this Baby Grand thing. We called them Baby Grand National cars."
The Baby Grand National Racing Association, Inc. (BGNRA) was formed June 26, 1973, and Triplett--the first president of the series--says the name stemmed from the cars' resemblance to the Grand National cars of the era, as paint schemes and numbers often matched those from Grand National cars. Although R.J. Reynolds, through its Winston brand, had already begun providing sponsorship for NASCAR's top division, now called Winston Cup, the division was referred to as the Grand National Division until the early '80s.
Initially, the Baby Grand series was organized as a small touring series for American-made, four-cylinder, compact sedans, with teams primarily competing in cars they built themselves using parts from salvage yards and backyard garages. The intent was to keep the cost of the series as manageable as possible; hence the series' slogan, "The Poor Man's Way to Race," was at the heart of all decisions.
Hamby, who went on to win Winston Cup Rookie of the Year honors as a car owner for Sterling Marlin in 1983, got his start in racing by building Baby Grand cars to sell to fellow competitors. "Back in those days you could get a car ready to race for about $10,000," recalls Hamby, "and we'd sell them complete, or put a rollcage in them or whatever. Some people were building their own, but very few were. I'd say we 'caged about all the cars and that's basically how I got started.
"We built everything: We built Datsuns; we built Opals. About anything that would come across the assembly line with a four-cylinder motor, we'd build it. We'd get them to hull the car and take out the seats and take everything out of it and bring it to us. Then we'd put rollcages and screw jacks in it. We'd go as far as they wanted us to go with it.
"It was just a cheap way of racing, and those boys that raced back in those days, they'd go get an old junk car for $100 and we'd put a rollcage in it for--I think I charged $825 for the rollcage and screw jacks--and all he had to do was fix up an old motor. Basically, if they did it themselves, they could go racing for $3,000 to $3,500, and you just can't do that stuff today."
NASCAR Sanctioning After a couple of years of racing as an independent organization, Triplett and others realized the series needed a new direction and turned to NASCAR to become the sanctioning body.
"We approached NASCAR because I felt like we needed somebody who could give us a little bit more exposure," says Triplett. "We met with Pete Keller, who was over the Sportsman Division (now Busch Grand National) back then. We met with him at Hickory and then we made the trip, me and J.V. Reins and a couple of other guys, down to Daytona to the main office and verified it and made it official."
In 1975, the organization began its inaugural season as a NASCAR-sanctioned touring series, crowning North Wilkesboro native Dean Combs as its first official driving champion at year's end. Combs, who has remained active in the series as a team owner, is considered the "Richard Petty" of Dash racing, winning 60 races and five championships as a driver.
"When it first started, we didn't have templates," recalls Combs of that first season under the NASCAR sanction. "We didn't have anything but basically motor-tech, so there wasn't near as much to control as there is today. But (NASCAR) did a good job. We'd have, gosh, 40 cars show up for about every race, and it was competitive--real competitive. There weren't many times that people just ran off and left the field. Most of the time it was a race. It was a good show."
Just as organizers had hoped, the series began to blossom under NASCAR's guidance.
"In 1976, we really started running a lot of good races," says Combs. "We ran Rockingham, Atlanta, Darlington, and Dover. We've been to Texas (World Speedway), Pocono, and most of your short tracks around, and the series really did well for a while."
Combs did quite well himself, winning the series championship in 1975, '76 and '77.
As the series progressed into the '80s, racing technology changed, but one of the most significant occurrences to happen in all of NASCAR came in the Dash Series. In 1980, Combs, who began racing in the series driving a Ford Pinto and then a Chevrolet Vega, made the switch to the Datsun 200 SX, marking the first time a foreign make ran a full season in a NASCAR series. Combs went on that season to become the first driver in the history of NASCAR to win a series championship in a foreign-made car.
The Iron Duke However, a NASCAR rule change a couple of years later allowed the first production motor--the Pontiac Iron Duke--into the series and brought what Combs and his peers believe to be the first significant rise in costs. The four-cylinder engines prominent in the series up until then were costing teams in the neighborhood of $600; the Iron Duke increased the price of engine development to as much as $22,000, according to Combs.
"General Motors came in and gave probably five or six people a motor and everybody else had to buy everything, and it just really hurt the series," says Combs. "They got down to where they wouldn't have but 10 or 12 cars at the racetrack. It went from basically a hobby to a full-time job of maintaining your car, just night and day, trying to keep up with that Iron Duke motor to be competitive."
Prior to Pontiac entering the series, part of what made racing in the Dash Series unique in its early days, and set it apart from Winston Cup racing, was the limited amount of factory support, which required teams to become more innovative with their cars and engines. That innovation also seemed to disappear with the allowance of production parts into the series, according to Combs.
"I think we were more innovative, because the big boys like Junior Johnson were running a lot of factory stuff and basically not into innovation as much as we were," says Combs. "We were having to make all of our stuff, (because) we didn't have anything. We couldn't buy anything across the counter. I think that really helped us and helped the series and helped me in knowledge of racing."
Still, the introduction of Pontiac's Iron Duke engine did what many of the pioneers of the series hoped would never happen: It took the sport away from the salvage yards and put it into the hands of manufacturers, which drove up the cost of racing.
"We were hoping to keep everything the same, because we always called it 'Poor Man's Racing,' where you keep everything stock," says Triplett. "What we were doing was trying to keep the cost of racing down. And it did real well for 5, 6 years, maybe 10. I can't remember how long we kept the limit on the stock engines, but then Pontiac decided that they would get in it. Then they started booking races at Daytona and Charlotte and Darlington and Rockingham, and then the cost of everything started rising. Then it just kept escalating, and after a while all the original guys just sort of had to fade out of it."
With stable sponsorships basically unheard of in the series, teams were faced with two challenges: They had to compete at a higher level, and they had to pay their own tabs in the process.
"We never had that many good sponsors in the Dash Series," says Combs. "We just never picked up the immaculate deals. I had the deal with the Datsun people in Richmond, Virginia, and they basically paid all the bills and paid me a percentage to drive the car. That was probably one of the best deals to come along at that time, but I felt like we had done a lot for the Dash Series through our progress just by racing, because we tried to stay a step ahead of everybody. And we did it with just good ol' country boys who just loved racing. They didn't get a dime for it. Just buy them a bologna sandwich, and have a cooler with drinks in it, and head down the road. That's just the way we did it. We raced back then."
A Price Too High The next major blow to hit the Goody's Dash Series came in 1998 when NASCAR made a change from a four-cylinder engine to a V-6, opting not to make the full jump to a V-8 engine, which would have allowed teams to purchase old or used Winston Cup or Busch Series parts. With a V-6 engine, teams were forced to buy all new parts and engines--or leave the series.
"It was a lot better racing when it was four-cylinders," recalls Hamby, the former Dash and Winston Cup team owner. "I think if anything, the six-cylinders definitely hurt the series. It put a lot of people out of racing when they did that, because the motors cost so much money it was unreal."
With the growth of NASCAR from a regional sport to the mainstream sport it is today, the smaller Dash Series has become an innocent bystander in the sanctioning body's quest to grow the sport.
"I don't think NASCAR got behind it (in recent years)," says Combs. "They never really did their job--that's my honest opinion. They just kind of let it do its own thing. Like when we got Goody's for a sponsor, shoot, they didn't give us anything. They might have put about $10,000 in the championship, just nothing. Then they go to Daytona and give the Busch Series more in one race than what they give us all year, just deals like that.
"We were just a throw-in for NASCAR for a sponsor. In other words, NASCAR says, 'Well, you come in and we'll give you the Permatex 300 (a Busch race at Daytona) for a $150,000 sponsorship and we're just going to throw the Dash Series in for $10,000 for extended advertisement.' That's the way they did us. And then as NASCAR has progressed in the last, say, 10 years, they just kept shoving it aside. They just didn't have time to mess with it. They had people over it that we called, but it just seemed like when you called NASCAR and talked to the people that are supposed to be over us, they just weren't interested. It was like they were just down there to get their check from NASCAR and to heck with us. I think that was the main fall of the series, is that NASCAR never did its job."
"NASCAR is for NASCAR, and if there is a dollar around, they want most of it," says Hamby. "They weren't making any money on the Dash circuit and that's why they're dropping it. It's just money. That's the bottom line, and that's why NASCAR is dropping it."
For Triplett, the series' first president, the possible end of the Dash Series is something he doesn't like to think about, but through his experiences with NASCAR over the years and with the demand for the sport on a nationwide level, he says he understands the "changes that have to be made."
"It was something else, and it is sad when I stop and look at the souvenirs or collectables that I've got from the past," says Triplett. "It's sad that it's going to happen this way. But it's like NASCAR said, changes have to be made."


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City of Wilmington Encourages Residents to Join the Adopt-a-Block Program
Posted on 06/13/2013 4:53 pm
The City of Wilmington asks residents, civic associations, block captains, and neighborhood associations to participate in the Adopt-a-Block Program.
The Adopt-a-Block Program encourages our community to keep our city clean. Participants are expected to clean a designated area at least four times a year.
Block cleaning includes activities such as: planting trees, planning landscape projects, trash and recycling door–to-door outreach, or any other cleaning initiatives.
"The Adopt-a-Block Program helps teach our residents the importance and necessity of preserving the community and keeping our city clean," said Mayor Dennis P. Williams. "Maintaining clean streets is one of the first steps in taking ownership of our communities."
To obtain an application for the Adopt-a-Block Program contact Leonette Traylor, of the Office of Constituent Services, so the required application can be mailed to your residence.
For more information please call the Office of Constituent Services at (302) 576-2489 or visit the City of Wilmington website at: www.WilmingtonDE.gov/residents/adoptablock.


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Austin Prock Does It At Grundy County
MORRIS, Ill. — Using the outside groove to advance to the front, Austin Prock captured the Short Track Auto Racing Series-sanctioned Bob Lockard Memorial 30-lap midget race at the Grundy County Speedway Saturday night.
The 19-year-old Avon, Ind., racer wheeled his W9 Mopar-powered open wheel midget around the outside of leader Patrick Wilda with five laps to go to win his second straight feature race at the one-third-of-a-mile paved oval. A week ago, young Prock won the STARS-sanctioned D'Arcy Shootout at the Grundy and this week it Prock again taking home another win ahead of Wilda, Billy Hulbert and Tyler Trainor, David Gough and Tyler Baran.
Fastest qualifier Jim Anderson looked like a challenger during the early part of the race only to see a problem with the left side steering arm causing the night's fastest qualifier and defending STARS champion to drop out of the race.
"The past couple of weekends it (the outside groove) has had a lot of grip," said Prock, last year's STARS rookie of the year. "I have been taking advantage of it. I went up there last weekend and I ended up getting the Shootout win. We have gotten only six races in this year. We've won three and ran second twice."
The Illini Racing Series "spec" midgets were also in action with Mike Anderson of Joliet scoring the victory in series' 30-lap headliner. Anderson took the lead with only one lap to go as leader Dave Ohlendorf slid high up between turns one and two after taking the green flag for one lap to go after a late race yellow flag. Anderson defeated series points leader and defending champion Patrick Bruns, Sean Murphy and Mike Gass.
Other feature race winners during the night included Andy Jones of Gurnee, who won the 20-lap Legends race. Jones bested Max McNamara, Brian Tedeschi and Matt O'Leary. "Fast Eddie" Ensor of Sheridan was the winner of the 20-lap Classic Modified feature with 13-year-old Jayden Cave of Indianapolis scoring the victory in the 20-lap Mini Cup chase.


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Hundreds of entrepreneurs gather in Boca Raton to learn how to make money from medical marijuana
While some are hoping medical marijuana becomes legal to ease pain and suffering, others are looking to make big money.
The vote is still months away, but hundreds gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton Friday for the Florida Cannabis Coalition workshop.
Most of the people in attendance said they were businessmen and women.
"I know there is big money to be made! Whoever is first in line is the one who is going to make it right and make the money. We are all here to make money," Amy Vergo with Travel Green Florida said.
Vergo is in the travel industry and wants to be one of the first people to learn about medical marijuana.
Lawyers, doctors, real estate agents, electricians, and even plumbers were all at the workshop. Most paid around one hundred dollars to get in and listen.
"They expect to come in and see hippies, but that is not the case. These are business people," organizer Peter Sessa said.
Attorneys in the audience said they are already getting calls from clients who want help understanding how to get involved in the business.
"Especially as a lawyer, you can't miss this market. As real estate is to real estate investors, this is going to be another big business coming," attorney Jamie Sasson with Ticktin Law Group said.
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Tonight, October 14, 2011, is the Homecoming Football Game for Grandville High School - Grandville vs Jenison.
In addition to welcoming alumni, this year's homecoming football game will honor men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. Locally, the Wounded Warrior Project is a partnership between Grand Valley State University and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
The home football game tonight is a Benefit Game for the Wounded Warrior Project. The game against Jenison will be played in support of the Wounded Warrior Project, a not for profit organization that assists wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.
The varsity football team will be wearing special camouflage uniforms during the game, and area veterans in attendance will be recognized. Visit the football booster club's site for details, and plan to show your patriotic pride at the homecoming game against Jenison on Friday, October 14th, 2011.
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The WWE Network launches next week and one of the first specials in that week will be a live NXT special called "NXT: Arrival." It is the only live episode announced for now, but will air weekly after that with pre-recorded tapings. According to PWS on Feb. 17, Michael Cole went to his blog to let everyone know who the NXT announce team will be for the event.
According to Cole, the "NXT: Arrival" announce team will be Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and William Regal. This is a perfect choice since they know the roster better than anyone as the regular announcers. There was some thought that maybe Tensai would have a part in it, but it looks like he will sit on the sidelines for this one.
The matches on the show should be good enough to make new WWE Network subscribers who are unfamiliar to NXT want to tune in for more. There are three matches, and all three are main event caliber matches.
The first match is for the NXT Diva's title between Emma and Paige. If anyone is discouraged by most of the Divas in the WWE, they will be pleasantly pleased with what these two women can pull off in the ring.
Next up is a best of three falls match between WWE star Cesaro and Sami Zayn. For those who don't know, Zayn is the former El Generico in Ring of Honor and he has had a lot of great matches with Cesaro back in the indies and actually has had what some call the best NXT match of all time with Cesaro before.
The main event is for the NXT world title where Bo Dallas defends his belt against Adrian Neville in a ladder match. Neville is the former PAC from the indies and can fly like no one else and Dallas is an arrogant heel who also happens to be the brother of Bray Wyatt.
"NXT: Arrival" will air on the WWE Network live on Feb. 27.
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A man died in an emergency room waiting area after being there eight hours, waiting to see a doctor. Joe Verrier went to a Bronx hospital with a rash at about 10 p.m. and he was found blue, stiff and of course unresponsive at about 6:40 a.m. the following morning, according to Fox News on Jan. 27.
The hospital reviewed the video footage on the surveillance cameras and they were able to see that the man was still alive at 3:45 a.m., but that was the last time he was seen alive on the tapes.
The St. Barnabas Hospital officials found that the staff followed all the protocols, so basically they are saying their hands are clean. There was nothing they should have done differently. The man's name was called three times, but he didn't answer.
This was probably because he was dead at the time they were ready to see him. According to Fox News live on Monday, the average wait time at the St. Barnabas Hospital is almost twice the amount of time as the national average of hospitals. 306 minutes is what the New York Post reports is the average waiting time for this particular hospital and they confirm that it is almost half the national average for the nation's emergency room.
If the hospital staff started calling the man's name at their average wait time of 306 minutes, which is about five hours from the time he arrived, then he was probably dead when they called his name. They said they called his name three times, but even if they called him 100 times, if was after 4 a.m. in the morning, then he was already dead, indicated by the camera footage.
The hospital's initial response was that all the guidelines were met and what happened wasn't the result of something that someone on staff did. Apparently one hospital employee didn't agree with his employer's assessment of the situation saying "For me, it feels like a cover up." This unnamed employee claimed the man died because there wasn't enough staff to care for the amount of patients that come through the door.
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"I'm a little disappointed with the overall score," UI head coach J.D. Reive stated. "Five of the events were acceptable, but the pommel horse score was terrible. That's something that we underperformed on and we have to fix that. Other than that, we handled everything the way that I would expect us to at this point in the season."
Iowa started the meet off strong by winning on the floor. Redshirt senior Matt McGrath led the Hawkeyes by tallying a 15.000 and claimed the event title. Following close behind was redshirt junior Lance Alberhasky with a score of 14.650 and sophomore Matt Loochtan with a 14.550.
Iowa headed into the pommel horse leading Illinois 73.000-72.750. Sophomore Doug Sullivan paced the Hawkeyes with a score of 13.400, followed by sophomore Emmanuel Monroy with a score of 12.600 and junior Mitchell Landau with a score of 12.100.
Heading to the rings, Iowa fell behind the Illini, 142.400-134.050. Sophomore Jack Boyle scored a 15.000 and took third place in the event to lead the Hawkeyes. Both McGrath and freshman Andrew Botto scored a 14.550.
In the fourth event, McGrath led the Hawkeyes again on the vault, scoring a 14.650 and placed third in the event. Junior William Albert came in slightly behind, with a score of 14.600, followed by Loochtan with a 14.550.
The Hawkeyes then came into the parallel bars trailing 278.800-290.000. Cyrus Dobre-Mofid led the Hawkeyes with a score of 14.350 and took third place in the event, while both Alberhasky and Landau followed with scores of 14.250.
Heading into the final event, Iowa trailed the Illini 361.500-349.650. Landau displayed a strong routine by scoring a 15.200 and took the runner-up spot in the event. Boyle and Cory Paterson followed behind with scores of 14.200 and 14.000.
In the all-around, Boyle took second place with a score of 82.050. C.J. Maestas of Illinois won the event with a 89.200.
The Hawkeyes return to action at home as they host Big Ten opponents No. 7 Minnesota and No. 11 Nebraska on Feb. 15 at noon (CT).


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Sebastian Harbor Dr. to be closed to traffic, February 4
Florida Trust nominations being accepted, January 29
Mobility update presented to Commission, January 25
Is your address visible ... or invisible, January 21
Charlotte St. closures, January 19
Neighborhood Zoning Workbooks now available, January 13
Special Event Venue Ordinances, January 4
City set to commemorate Arbor Day 2016, January 6
Truck Parking Management Plan presented to City Commission, December 14
City increases parking capacity for December weekends, December 10
Seeking public input on future of historic preservation, December 3
City's crest has been the city crest for 300 years, November 23
Three ways to stay in the city government info-loop, November 23
Traffic notes for Light-Up! Night, November 17
2015's Light-Up! Night honorees named, November 17
May St. / San Marco Improvements Open House set for November 16, November 10
Historic Downtown Parking Facility accommodates its three millionth vehicle, November 3
New green recycling carts first step in new initiative to decrease
garbage and increase recycling collections, October 21
Architectural survey of city's Anastasia Island neighborhoods published, October 12
Nights of Lights begins with Light-Up! Night, October 8
May St. / San Marco Improvements Open House, October 6
Videos help explains city's recycling efforts, September 9
Annual Ceremony or Remembrance set for September 11, September 8
City historic resources grant application gets high ranking, September 8
City Commission set to review and discuss 2015-2016 budget, August 21
Proposed changes in solid waste collection topic of open houses, August 15
Seawall Project Named APWA 2015 Public Works Projects of the Year, August 10
Vision 2014 & Beyond Vision Plan completed, August 12
Long standing tradition continues with city's official birthday cake, July 29
Waterworks rehabilitation underway, July 7
Bridge of Lions get new set of lions, June 29
Public Works Department improves customer service, June 26
Commission presented with utility plan and accompanying rate restructure proposal, June 9
Workshop regarding loading zones in the city set for July 15, June 9
Galimore Community Pool 2015 schedule, May 7
City announces budget preparation schedule, April 29
City offers document shredding and e-waste collection, April 21
Archeology volunteers recognized by Preserve America, April 17
City's 450th Commemoration receives unique award, April 17
St. Augustine featured all weekend on C-SPAN, April 17
City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County Cultural Events Division team up for opening event of Celebrate 450!, April 16
Mayor and City Manager visit legislative session, April 2
Garden Club and city cooperate on 450th project. March 31
Traffic info for Easter related events, March 27
Whether you make or receive deliveries in the downtown's historic area
the city needs your opinion via an online survey, March 18
Historic preservation grants at work in several areas, March 17
Planning & Zoning Board schedules town halls for public input, posted March 6
Pilot parking information service seeks to ease mystery of where-to-park, Posted March 6
HARB to host kick-off meeting for Preservation Master Plan, Posted February 24
Assessment of city's infrastructure provides a starting place for
future improvements, Posted February, 17
Attention all historic preservation projects: The Florida Trust wants to recognize your work, Posted January 29
Rating agency for municipal bonds gives City of St. Augustine high ratings. Posted January 22
Staying safe while staying warm, Posted January 15
Going Green in 2015 recycling event, Posted January 8
City ready to commemorate Arbor Day, Posted January 7
El Galeón returns to its North American home port, St. Augustine, Posted December 17
Waterworks project received high ranking by Florida Historic Commission, Posted December 17
Spanish Brass offers free concert, Posted December 8
City enters awarding winning float in Christmas Parade, Posted December 8
Riding a bike to a downtown event? Here's where you can park, Posted November 24
Hypolita Street set for reopening ceremony, Posted November 24
2014 - 2016 St. Augustine City Commission seated on December 1, Posted December 1
Winter weather and holiday season warrants extra precautions, Posted November 24
City adding temporary bicycle parking areas for special events, Posted November 17
Light-Up! Night honorees named, Posted November 17
Town and Gown Task Force aims to bring college and community closer together, Posted November 17
Truck and freight routing study kickoff draws large audience, Posted October 29
Archaeology volunteers recognized for extraordinary service to the city, Posted October 28
City staff receives award for wastewater treatment improvement, Posted October 28
Are you ready for Light-Up! Night?, Posted October 16
Municipal Marina Recognized as a Clean and Resilient Marina, Posted October 14
Fire Prevention Week is a month long effort in St. Augustine, Posted October 9
Public Works compiles list of streets for resurfacing, Posted September 22
As recyclables list grows participation becomes easier, Posted September 11
Annual Ceremony of Remembrance draws community together, Posted September 6
Yield to Life bicycle safety campaign, Posted September 3
Sharrows to be added to San Marco Ave., Posted August 29
David Birchim named Planning and Building Director, Posted August 25
St. Augustine's 449th, posted August 25
2014-2015 City budget process is underway, posted August 20
Research into history of municipal carpet golf course
reveals a civil rights milestone, Posted, July 5
Is your house number visible?, July, 5
Celebrating Independence Day in the Nation's Oldest City, Posted June 5
Steering Committee will assist in guiding future of Lincolnville, Posted June 4
With the start of The Season, it's time to get a plan, Posted May 20
Considering a Roundabout, Posted May 14
Inaugural presentation of Adelaide Sanchez Award set for May 12, Posted May 2
City gets more new bicycle parking locations, Posted April 15
Easter holiday information, Posted April 14
Re-purposed truck filled need and saved money, posted April 10
City hosts Pavement Management Program Public Workshop, Posted March 26
City set to Celebrate Earth Day 2014, Posted March 26
City Commission meetings make on-line debut, Posted 03.21.14
South Dixie Highway project information, Posted 03.06.14
The Stormwater Master Plan Update, Posted February 26
Pilot program will test new solid waste pick-up schedule, Posted 02.18.14
City hosting transportation strategy roundtable, Posted 02.13.14
Avenida Menendez Seawall Project Dedication marks completion, Posted January 30
Community Celebrates Arbor Day, Posted January 17
2014 & Beyond, Posted 01.16.14
Public Works is Working Hard, Posted 01.15.14
Visioning Steering Committee named, Posted 12.31.13
New rating moves SAFD into the top 1.3% of departments nationwide, Posted 12.10.13
Spanish, Hypolita and Treasury Sts. to get make over, Posted 12.03.13
City installs bicycle parking racks downtown, Posted 11.26.13
Thousands cheer at the start of the 20th annual Nights of Lights, Posted 11.24.13
City and County offer post-Thanksgiving cooking oil collection, Posted 11.15.13
State support for city's historic preservation projects looks promising. Posted 11.06.13
Fresh Starts is a community benefit of the St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival, Posted 09.25.13
Fire Prevention Week is opportunity to educate, Posted 09.25.13
The Break Room offers insights from city employees, Posted 09.20.13
Visioning process begins with commission workshop, Posted 09.13.13
Public hearings on September 19 will complete annual budget approval process, Posted 09.19.13
Shuttle is going to be the way to get around during GOTR Stopover, Posted 09.04.13
Open House for GOTR info, Posted 08.28.13
City's 2013-2014 budget adoption process begins, Posted 08.16.13
GOTR Shuttle wristbands on sale, Posted 08.16.13
Ceremony Marks the opening of Riberia St., Posted 08.09.13
Galimore Center continues to fill community needs, Posted 07.17.13
Bridge of Lions under lighting closer to reality, Posted 07.05.13
El Galeon extends stay in St. Augustine, Posted 07.02.13
Movies on the Bay, Posted 06.19.13
City to present Order of la Florida to Dr. Robert B. Hayling, Posted 06.19.13
Commission presents Citizenship Awards, Posted 06.10.13
Visit of El Galeón opens door to city's maritime history, Posted 05.22.13
Kay David named Government Tourism Employee of the Year, Posted 05.16.13
City hosts educational gathering for Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association, Posted 05.15.13
Lunch-'n-Learn program topic: relocation of the city's horse stables,Posted 05.13.13
New VIC historical marker unveiled, Posted 04.25.13
City presents Order of la Florida Award to Herbie Wiles, Posted 04.22.13
City to offer specialized training workshop in conjunction with state
preservation meeting, Posted 04.04.13
Alcazar Hotel restoration receives top ranking by state committee, Posted 03.26.13
Earth Hour's message practiced every day at City's parking facility, Posted March 14
Commemoration of Florida's 500th set for April 3, Posted 03.06.13
Sewer inspection program moves on to Abbott Tract, Posted 03.05.13
450th Commemoration seeking artists for Ancient City Mosaic, Posted 02.28.13
Valencia Street reopens with ribbon cutting ceremony, Posted 02.06.13
Improvements to city's water mains mapped out in detail in new report, Posted 02.05.13
Public information meetings yield substantial input for Lincolnville Community Redevelopment, Posted 01.30.13
City Commission to present award to Dr. Stanley C. Bond, Posted 01.17.13
Public information meetings scheduled regarding Lincolnville Community Redevelopment,Posted 01.10.13
City recognized by the American Water Works Association, Posted 01.08.13
City commemorates Arbor Day, Posted 01.08.13
New facility is topic of Applied Coral Technologies open house, Posted 12.28.12
Archaeological Ordinance Quarter Century Recognized, Posted 12.06.12
City Saves Big with Bond Refinancing, Posted 12.06.12
City Commission sets organizational meeting, Posted 11.16.12
There's a new truck in town, Posted 11.19.12
David Fridell named City of St. Augustine's 2012 Employee of the Year, Posted 11.19.12
The Nights of Lights begins with Light-Up! Night, Posted 11.05.12
City and County offer post-Thanksgiving cooking oil collection, Posted 11.02.12
Sanitary sewer inspections underway in North Davis Shores area, Posted 11.02.12
City receives recognition for innovative wastewater treatment process, Posted 10.18.12
City Government Week in the City of St. Augustine, Posted 10.18.12
City plants 23 trees in just two days, Posted 10.12.12
Fire prevention month is an opportunity to educate, Posted 10.12.12
4 Ways 2 Stay in the City Info Loop, Posted 10.04.12
Lighthouse Park are next on list for new water mains, Posted 09.21.12
Cleaner & Greener St. Augustine is goal of increased recycling, Posted 08.28.12
High priority given to upgrading infrastructure and adopting new procedures to eliminate red water, Posted 08.28.12
St. Augustine Mobility Institute set for September 17 - 21, Posted 08.28.12
City announces plans for Ceremony of Remembrance, posted 08.28.12
Commission holds budget workshop, Posted 08.09.12
Essential parts of sanitary sewer system installed and working successful, Posted 07.31.12
Certified Local Government training scheduled, Posted 07.26.12
The 450's Commemoration asks "What's your story?" Posted 07.12.12
The Break Room takes a break, but returns in August, Posted 07.05.12
TS Debby's heavy rainfall kept city crews busy, Posted 07.05.12
St. Augustine boasts a host of Great Floridians. Posted 07.05.12
July 4th - Keep is safe, keep it legal, Posted 06.29.12
Commission presents 2012 Citizenship Award, Posted 06.11.12
City employee receives Tourism Employee of the Year Award, Posted 05.24.12
Major transportation study budgeted for city, Posted 05.14.12
Galimore Center is Open for Business, Posted 05.03.12
Riberia Street Rehabilitation Project enters Phase II, Posted 05.03.12
H.M.S. Bounty sails out of history and into Matanzas Bay, Posted 04.26.12
Utility infrastructure projects important even if not very visible, Posted 03.22.12
City's Constitution Monument moves closer to National Register status, Posted 03.21.12
Hershel Shepard receives the de Aviles Award, Posted 03.16.12
Arrival of Daylight Savings Time brings two important reminders, Posted 03.08.12
Sharrows coming to the Bridge of Lions, Posted 02.17.12
Discover First America presents To Arms! Posted 02.10.12
South Castillo Drive pedestrian improvement project gets underway, Posted 02.03.12
Hydrant testing is an essential part of public safety, Posted 02.03.12
Seawall Project Groundbreaking Set for February 13, Posted 02.03.12
City Commission opposes legislation, Posted 01.27.12
City boards are focus of series on The Break Room, Posted 01.03.12
City's Arbor Day ceremony set for January 20, Posted 01.03.12
City welcomes two new fire trucks, Posted 12.20.11
City approves mooring and anchorage pilot program ordinance, Posted 12.13.11
Stormwater project addresses water quality challenges, Posted December 7, 2011
Firehouse Subs® set to make donation to the St. Augustine Fire Department, Posted 12.04.11
Christmas Parade and British Nightwatch street closings, Posted 11.28.11
Discover First America! Series Returns for Encore Presentation, Posted 11.23.11
Fish & Wildlife Commission approves City's proposed pilot program, Posted 11.17.11
Honorees named for Light-Up! Night, Posted 11.10.11
City and County Offer Post Thanksgiving Cooking Oil Collection, Posted 11.10.11
David Snowman is 2011 Employee of the Year, Posted 10.28.11
New classification means lower flood insurance premiums, Posted 10.26.11
In-road Signs Increase Crosswalks' Effectiveness, Posted 10.21.11
Graffiti is a Crime!, Posted 09.23.11
WFCF Presents COSA The Break Room, Posted 09.26.11
Constitution Monument has long been a City Landmark, Posted 09.23.11
City Recognizes Contributions to Community with Distinctive Awards, Posted 09.21. 11
Ceremony of Remembrance Marks Decade Since 9/11, Posted 08.26.11
Saving the Sea Wall, Posted 08.19.11
St. Augustine Turns 446, Posted 08.11.11
Public has opportunity for input on city budget, Posted 07.25.11
Concerts in the Plaza Concludes Labor Day, Posted 07.26.11
450th Commission Met July 18, Posted 07.19.11
Federal Stimulus Recovery Grant Completed, Posted 0715.11
450th Commission Sets First Meeting, Posted 07.06.11
Staycation, Posted 07.05.11
Andrew Young Dedication to be Held, Posted 06.09.11
Public Opinion Survey on Galimore, Posted 06.08.11
City Gives Thanks to Businesses for Recycling Efforts, Posted 05.26.11
Citizenship Award 2011, Posted 05.24.11
Public Works Celebrates PW Week, Posted 05.13.11
CRS Flood Insurance, Posted 05.04.11
Secretary of Interior Announces 450th Commemoration Commission, Posted 04.15.11
Saving the Taxpayer's Dollars and Helping Save the Environment, Posted 04.13.11
Dr. Sue A. Middleton Archaeology Center Opening, Posted 03.25.11
Lions Now Home at Bridge of Lions, Posted 03.15.11
Cadiz Cooperate on Bicentennial Event, Posted 03.02.11
Lions Return Home, Posted 03.02.11
Infrastructure Needs Addressed by Bond Issuance, Posted 03.02.11
Mooring Field Successful, Posted 02.28.11
Nelmar Terrace Nominated as National Register Historic District, Posted 01.31.11
M & M Market to be Discussed, Posted 01.20.11
Noche de la Gala, Posted 01.12.11
City Employees Donate to Locks of Love with Help from Salon 192, Posted 01.06.11
Chris Masters Named City of St. Augustine Employee of the Year, Posted 01.06.11
2010 Yearly Highlights, Posted 12.16.10
Spirits of Christmas Past, Posted 12.16.10
Nights of Lights 2010, Posted 11.22.10
Working for The Future of the City With The Longest Past, Posted 11.10.10
W. King St. Signage and Parking Lot, Posted 11.09.10
King St. and Cordova Intersection, Posted 10.19.10
Castillo Drive Sidewalk, Posted 10.19.10
NightsofLights 2010, Light-Up Night!, Posted 10.18.10
Aviles St. Rehabilitation Opening, Posted 09.23.10
Solid Waste Focuses on Service to the Public, Posted 09.13.10
Remembrance Ceremony, Posted 09.07.10
COSA Budget 2010-11, Posted 08.23.10
firstname.lastname@example.com, Posted 08.12.10
Castillo de San Marcos Survey, Posted 08.12.10
St. Augustine's 445th Birthday, Posted 08.04.10
Horse Carriage Ordinance Proposed, Posted 07.23.10
Aviles Street Construction Commencement, Posted 07.23.10
Fullerwood Park Sixth Designated Historic District, Posted 07.14.10
Fats, Oils and Grease, Posted 07.09.10
City Increases 'Going Green' Efforts, Posted 06.18.10
Reservations for Mooring Fields, Posted 05.21.10
Hurricane Preparedness 2010, Posted 05.19.10
Amtrak Passenger Service Meeting Tuesday, May 11, Posted 04.30.10
Aviles Street Project Begins With Precise Procedures, Posted 04.30.10
St. Augustine City Manager Bill Harriss Announces Retirement, Posted 04.19.10
HDPF Coupons Available for Convenience of Shoppers and Diners, Posted 04.16.10
Pump Out Boat Ready for Moorings Project, Posted 04.09.10
Planning for 450th from St. Augustine to Washington, D. C., Posted 03.26.10
Bridge of Lions Reopening Ceremony Set, Posted 03.08.10
Professionals Visit City and New Aeration Equipment, Posted 02.26.10
Harbor Management Plan Moorings, Posted 02.12.10
U. S. Census 2010, Posted 02.09.10
City Sidewalks Safe With Cost Savings, Posted 01.28.10
Collection for Haiti, Posted 01.28.10
Menéndez Noche de Gala, Posted 01.14.2010
Ketterlinus Elementary School Participates in Arbor Day, Posted 01.14.10
2009 An Exciting Year, Posted 12.28.09
City Residents and Visitors Get Into the Holiday Spirit, Posted 12.18.09
COSA Launches New Archeological Web site, Posted 12.4.09
Steve Wright Named COSA Employee of the Year, Posted 11.20.09
ParkNow Card Makes Rediscover Downtown Easy, Posted 11.13.09
450th Commemoration Discovers First America, Posted 10.23.09
Bridge of Lions Reopening Ceremony Taking Shape, Posted 10.23.09
City of St. Augustine Celebrates City Government Week, Posted 10.02.09
21st Annual Colonial Arts and Crafts Fair at Colonial Spanish Quarter, Posted 10.02.09
Preserving the Historic and Cultural Ambience of Downtown St. Augustine, Posted 09.14.09
Visitors Enjoy New Seating at VIC With Pews From Historic Church, Posted 09.11.09
City Drills Three New Wells-Clean and Safe Water for Generations to Come, Posted 09.04.09
Remembrance Ceremony for 9/11, Posted 09.01.09
St. Augustine's 444th Birthday Commemoration, Posted 08.21.09
2009-10 Budget Presented to City Commission, Posted 08.21.09
Flagler Era Fountains Restored, Posted 08.20.09
Dana Ste. Claire Heads Up 450th Commemoration, Posted 07.27.09
City Receives Gift of One Horse Open Sleigh, Posted 07.10.09
What We Already Knew! St. Augustine on Top Ten List!, Posted 06.16.09
Hurricane Season Began June 1 and Residents and Businesses Should Prepare Now, Posted 05.29.09
New Kayak Launch and Picnic Tables at Joe Pomar, Jr. Recreational Facility, Posted 05.15.09
2009 Citizenship Awards Presented to Deserving High School Seniors, Posted 05.12.09
Weekend Event Necessitates Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, Posted 05.08.09
Nelmar Terrace Neighborhood Transforms Right-of-Way, Posted 04.28.09
Hamilton Upchurch Park Dedication, Posted 24.9
City Right of Way Transformed to Passive Park in Nelmar Neighborhood, Posted 04.09.09
Water Restrictions Now in Effect, Posted 04.02.09
St. Augustine Commemoration Commission Passes Senate, Posted 03.20.09
Maria Sanchez Lake Article in February 2009 APWA Reporter, Posted 03.06.09
City of St. Augustine's Archaeology Program Celebrates With Six Presentations, Posted 03.06.09
St. Augustine is Geocac Benchmark Project Site, Posted 02.27.09
Colonial St. Augustine Foundation Offers Sculpted and Detailed Lion Bookends, Posted 02.06.09
Lighthouse Park Dock Recently Renovated, Posted 02.13.09
Noche de Gala Commemorates th Birthday of Pedro Menéndez, Posted 01.30.09
Arbor Day 2009, Posted 01.23.09
A Find Your Grandparents Would Remember, Posted 01.02.09
Tree Canopies and the City's Landscape Ordinance, Posted 01.02.09
The City of St. Augustine Has Had An Eventful Year! Posted 12.22.08
City Holds Organizational Meeting, Posted 12.05.08
15th Annual Nights of Lights Began with Light-up Night, Posted 11.14.08
VIC Holiday Tree Decorated by Elementary School Children, Posted 12.19.09
City to Hold Organizational Meeting December 1, Posted 11.28.08
Davis Shores Neighborhood Park Groundbreaking Ceremony, Posted 11.28.08
15th Annual Nights of Lights Began with Light-up Night, Posted 11.07.08
Scott Graham COSA Employee of the Year, Posted 11.07.08
15th Annual Nights of Lights - Light-Up Night, Posted 10.31.08
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the New Water Treatment Plant, Posted 10.24.08
St. Augustine Historic District Strategic Plan, Posted 10.01.08
Thermoplastic Signs Hit the Streets, Posted 09.19.08
City of St. Augustine Remembrance Ceremony, Posted 09.05.08
City Fire Department Gets Fire Boat, Posted 09.12.08
2008-09 City of St. Augustine Budget Passed, Posted 08.29.08
Stormwater Drainage, Posted 08.15.08
Parking - For Residential and Visitors, Posted 08.08
Lance Alexander Gives Back to Community, Posted 08.06.08
St. Augustine's 443rd Birthday Celebration, Posted 07.25.08
Traffic Study and Concurrency Element Now Available On-Line, Posted 07.25.08
ParkNow for Resident and Businesses
City Holds Summit for Stakeholders on Homelessness, Posted 07.18.08
Planning for City's 450th Anniversary Commemoration Kickoff Starts, Posted 06.27.08
Commission Presents Citizenship Awards to Area High School Students, Posted 06.13.08
Fireworks Over the Matanzas St. Augustine's Great July 4th Tradition, Posted 06.20.08
Carl Halbirt Receives Ripley P. Bullen Award, Posted 05.30.08
Time to Prepare for Hurricane Disaster, Posted 05.30.08
Lions Scheduled for Restoration, Posted 05.09.08
James (J. C.) Costeria Promoted to Captain, Posted 04.25.08
Atocha Now at the Visitor's Information Center, Posted 04.25.08
Dr. Bill Adams Receives Bob Adams Award, Posted 04.04.08
Draft Harbor Management Plan, Posted 01.04.08
de Mesa House Reopens After Three Year Renovation, Posted 02.08.08
City Continues Workshop on Comprehensive Plan, Posted 01.18.08
Noche de Gala Commemorates 489th Birthday of Pedro Menéndez, Posted 01.18.08
City Commemorates Arbor Day, Posted, 01.18.08
Rescued Mural Has New Home, Posted 12.07.07
VIC to Host Holiday Open House, Posted 11.27.07
Carl Masters, 2007 City of St. Augustine Employee of the Year, Posted 11.15.07
Honorary Vice Consul in St. Augustine Almost Like a Little Embassy, Posted 11.08.07
14th Annual Nights of Lights, Posted 11.01.07
Maria Sanchez Lake Weir System Installed Spring 2006, Posted 11.01.07
Workshop Offers Public Input on Proposed Harbor Management Plan, Posted 10.10.07
City Adopts 2007-2008 Budget, Posted 09.27.07
Parking Spaces In Downtown Easier, Posted 09.15.07
Roseate Spoonbilll Named Official City Bird, Posted 08.30.07
City to Decide on Permitted Locations for Adult Entertainment Businesses, Posted 08.30.07
St. Augustine's 442nd Birthday Celebration, Posted 07.19.07
Playground Equipment for Fullerwood, Posted 08.16.07
Changing of the Guard, Posted 06.22.07
Fireworks Over The Matanzas, Posted 06.14.07
Time to Prep for Hurricane Season, Posted 06.01.07
2007 Citizenship Award Recipients, Posted 05.17.07
Time to Prep for Hurricane Season, Posted 05.11.07
St. Augustine Fire Department Receives Grant, Posted 05.10.07
SANDS Dedicates Historical Marker, Posted 04.05.07
Spinners and Hookers to Demonstrate in Visitor Information Center, Posted 03.22.07
Neighborhood Meeting, Posted 03.15.07
St. Augustine Replicated Avilés Historic Landmark Fountain, Posted 03.02.07
Going Once! Going Twice! Sold! Posted 03.02.07
Commemorated Pedro Menéndez 488th Birthday, Posted 02.01.07
St. Augustine City Clerk Earns Professional Certification, Posted 01.04.07
City Honors Longtime Police Officer With Street Renaming, Posted 01.04.07
Barbara Muench is City of St. Augustine's 2006 Employee of the Year, Posted 12.21.06
VIC and Parking Facility Dedicated in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Posted 12.21.06
Honorees "Flipped the Switch" for the 13th Annual Nights of Lights, Posted 11.23.06
2006 Voting Results, Posted 10.12.06
Task Force Releases Final Report on State Properties, Posted 11.30.06
Your Decision on Electing Mayor, Posted 10.26.06
Flagler Model Land Neighborhood Parking Plan, Posted 10.19.06
Help Keep Our Waterways Clean, Posted 09.22.06
InSight from the Department of Public Affairs, Posted 09.08.06
Sept. 11 Ceremony of Remembrance, Posted 08.31.06
City's Celebrates 441st Birthday, Posted 07.27.06
City's New Parking Facility Opens with Free Parking for the Month of July, Posted .06
City's Financial Service Center Opens for Business on Monday July 3, Posted 6.29.06
16th Season of Concerts in the Plaza in Full Swing, Posted 6.29.06
Neighborhood Council Announces Plans for 2006 Meeting
Changing of the Guard. A Daily Duty Reenacted, Posted 6.22.06
Sign Up for Emergency Notification Service, Posted 6.02.06
City Named Tree City USA for 23rd Year, Posted 5.26.06
Great Entertainment in a Great Place, Posted 5.11.06
2006 Citizenship Awards, Posted 5.11.06
City Welcomes Florida Trust For Historic Preservation, Posted
Visitor Information Center is Newest Addition to Casa del Hidalgo, Posted 3.09.06
City Seeks Assistance for Historic Properties, Posted 3.02.06
City Embarks on Zoning Code Revision, Posted 2.06.06
Maria Sanchez Lake Weir Project, Posted 2.02.06
Neighborhoods Enjoying Benefits of Grants, Posted 1.12.06
What & When of Trash: A Helpful Guide to Your Solid Waste Services, Posted 1.12.06
San Sebastian Inlet Harbor - A Long Time Coming, Posted 12.13.05
Resident Parking Decals Now Available, Posted 12.09.05
Wade Giddens is Named 2005 Employee of the Year, Posted 12.01.05
Thousands pack the Plaza for the start of the 12th annual Nights of Lights, Posted 11.25.05
City Developing a Harbor Management Plan, Posted .05
City Approves 2005-2006 Budget, Posted 09.29.05
Emergency Season Upon Us, Posted 09.08.05
City Plans September 11th Ceremony of Remembrance, posted 08.11.05
Navy Band Southeast Offers Special Concert, posted .04.05
City to Celebrate 440th Birthday, posted 07.21.05
City Holds Public Hearing for New Ordinances, posted 07.14.05
Charlotte Street Gets Re-Bricked, posted 06.09.05
Celebrate Liberty in Downtown St. Augustine, posted 06.09.05
Commission Presents 2005 Citizenship Awards, posted
A Big Event for a Big Project, posted 04.28.05
Cheers and Barks Greets Opening of Dog Park, posted 04.21.05
Aggregation Ordinance Workshop to be Rescheduled, posted 04.21.05
Neighborhood Council Office Offers Citizen's Library, posted 04.07.05
Departure of Lions Signals Start of Bridge Project, posted 02.17.05
St. Augustine Municipal Marina Designated a Clean Marina, posted 02.10.05
NCO Provides Many Services for Many Citizens, posted 02.10.05
St. Augustine Awaits the Results of Super Bowl XXXIX, posted 02.03.05
City sets Concerts and Reenactments for Superbowl Week, posted 02.03.05
Going Once! Going Twice! Sold! , posted 01.20.05
Nights of Lights Continues Through The Super Bowl, posted 01.06.05
St. Augustine sets Arbor Day 05 Ceremony, posted 01.06.05
Commission seeks input on new grant program, posted 12.16.04
2004-2006 St. Augustine City Commission takes office, posted 12.07.04
Nights of Lights Includes New Traditions, posted 11.23.04
Nancy Brilliant is Named 2004 Employee of the Year, posted 11.18.04
Mary Peck House Relocated Successfully, posted 11.18.04
First Lady Designates St. Augustine a Preserve America Community, posted 09.30.04
Mayor Commends County's EOC, posted 09.09.04
Concert in the Plaza Concludes 14th Season, posted 09.09.04
Celebrating 439 Years, posted 08.05.04
Neighborhood Council Celebrates First Year, posted 06.10.04
VIC Transportation Facility: A solution to a problem that concerns us all, posted 06.03.04
Florida Transportation Commission to Meet in St. Augustine, posted 04.15.04
Florida Quarter Release Celebrated in St. Augustine, posted 04.09.04
The Celestine Prophecy Shooting on Location in St. Augustine, posted 03.25.04
Mayor Proclaims a Day of Mourning, posted 03.18.04
Blessing of the Fleet Set For April 4, posted 03.04
Festival Brings Guest From Menorca, posted 03.04.04
City Celebrates Founder's Birthday, posted 02.05.04
City Commemorates Arbor Day 2004, posted 01.15.04
Neighborhood Council a Continuing Success, posted 01.08.04
Mayor Begins New Tradition with Start of the Nights of Lights, posted 11.22.03
Patterson Jones Named Employee of the Year, posted 11.20.03
Capital for a Day was a Big Event for St. Augustine, posted 10.30.03
VIC Transportation Facility Open Houses a Success, posted 10.26.03
Task Force to Review Proposed Aggregation Ordinance, posted 10.09.03
New Commission Presents Tapestry to City of Aviles During August Visit, posted 09.04.03
Customer Service is Top Priority, posted 08.21.03
Celebrating 438 Years, posted .07.03
Heritage Tourism Study Released, posted 07.10.03
Proclamations Bring Recognition, posted 06.12.03
Secretary of State Visits City, posted 04.18.03
Blessing of the Fleet Set For Palm Sunday, posted 04.03.03
Ordinance Enacted Regarding St. George Street, posted 03.20.03
Neighborhoods Have New Home in City Hall, posted 03.06.03
City Adopts Entrance Corridor Standards, posted 02.27.03
Night of Lights Concludes, posted 02.27.03
Menendez Birthday Festival A Huge Success, posted 02.26.03
St. Augustine has lots of Great Floridians, posted 12.19.02
New Commissioners take office, posted 12.5.02
City names Employee of the Year, posted 11.25.02
Nights of Lights runs November 23 - January 31, posted 11.21.02
Lightner Parking Facility, posted 10.17.02
Riberia Street Improvements, posted 09.19.02
September 11 Ceremony, posted 09.12.02
City Celebrates 437th Birthday, posted 09.12.02
City Proud of Pomar Park Improvements, posted 09.05.02
City Invites Citizens' Input on Seawall Project, posted 7.25.02
Spanish Students Arrive from Founder's Hometown, posted 7.25.02
Students Visit Founder's Hometown, posted 7.2.02
CNN Reports St. Augustine selected as Top 10
Historical Destination, posted 5.29.02
City Hall Tower Restoration a Success, posted 5.29.02
Grant Received for Menendez Statue Conservation, posted 5.29.02
City Thanks Those Who Help Dig the Past, posted 5.29.02
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Las Vegas is popular for Valentine's Day partially because of all the options it offers. Upscale, moderate, and/or tightwad budget choices for hotels, dining, entertainment, nightlife, and offbeat activities for Valentine's Day in Vegas abound. Add on a significant list of potentially romantic free attractions along with numerous wedding options and Vegas rises to the top among romantic getaway destinations. And, my goodness, look at all those lights!
Check out some of the 2014 Valentine's Day options in Las Vegas. Follow the provided links for more info.
Wedding Options : Vegas wedding / vow renewal packages vary in cost from the $40 drive-through option ( highly recommended by the author) at the Little White Chapel to the $25,000+ Eternally Yours package at the Wynn Las Vegas resort. Check this link for a listing of nearly 50 Vegas wedding chapels that offer options from very simple to very elaborate traditional ceremonies / packages. Many Vegas resorts house their own wedding chapels and offer varying packages (check this link).
For more adventurous couples, there are some weirdly wacky wedding options in Las Vegas.
- Silverton Casino's Aquarium wedding - Get hitched..IN the aquarium...with hundreds of exotic fish as witnesses
- Vegas Extreme Skydiving wedding - Talk about taking the plunge...
- New York-New York Roller Coaster wedding - Say 'I do' at 67 m.p.h. when you're not screaming/ hanging on for dear life.
- Helicopter weddings - Get hitched at the Grand Canyon or over the Vegas Strip via helicopter
- Viva Las Vegas themed weddings - Get married by Elvis, the Blues Brothers, an intergalactic superhero, a pirate, Dracula, or a zombie. There are more options if these don't stir your hearts.
- Luv Bug Weddings - Have your wedding your way with Vegas as the backdrop. This group comes to your chosen nuptial site with packages starting at $99. Couples can take pride in being hitched by a guy driving a Volkswagen beetle.
It's easy and convenient (comparatively) to get a marriage license in Las Vegas. There is no waiting period or blood testing required and the cost is $60. Check this Clark County link for details. Couples selecting the helicopter Grand Canyon wedding option will need an Arizona marriage license. That tidbit marks the end of this article's geography and law lessons, and we're happy about that.
Last minute Vegas Strip hotel room rates : Vegas Strip hotel occupancies are usually above 90% for Valentine's Day, and room rates are not cheap. Hotels with normal room rates of $30 - $40 midweek are over $200 for 2-night stays this weekend. Most everybody is either aware of or should assume that but this holiday makes people goony-goo-goo at times. For those who have not booked a room yet for whatever reasoning, there's still rooms available on the Strip for Valentine's Day weekend at most resorts. All a couple needs is a fat wallet (or wealthy relatives). The actual holiday falls on a Friday this year which will allow a full weekend's worth of romantic celebration (and/or debauchery) in conjunction with the President's Day holiday falling on Monday, Feb. 17th.
Here's some budget-categorized Vegas Strip room rates still available for 2-night stays (check-in Friday / check-out Sunday) as of this writing. Posted 2-night rates for basic rooms with 2 guests of course do not include all those joyous ancillary resort fees and taxes. All of the following rate quotes were derived from individual hotel websites. Check the links to confirm quotes and availability (both will change significantly during the next few days). The Cosmopolitan, one of the more popular Strip hotels, is sold out for Saturday the 15th according to their site.
Tightwad :
- Riviera - $228
- Circus Circus - $234
- The Quad - $235
- Excalibur - $278
Moderate :
Expensive :
- Encore - $529
- Aria - $638
- Mandarin Oriental - $790
- Skylofts @ MGM Grand - $4200
Dining options for 2014 Vegas Valentine's Day : It is an axiom...any self-respecting guy has to wine and dine his other half on Valentine's Day. Vegas is rampant with Valentine's dining menus and specials. How much do you wanna spend? If the prices add a smidgin of turmoil to your romantic Vegas getaway, those buffets you've heard about are still around (see previous article linked below). For some couples, few things say ' I love what you do to / for me' more than a Vegas buffet gorge-a-thon.
Tightwad :
- Cafe Sienna at Suncoast - Beef tenderloin with shrimp scampi or shrimp and lobster skewers are the main entrees; sweeten her up with white chocolate mousse cake or Cherries Jubilee all for $14.99 per person.
- Cabo at Station Casinos - Three course prix-fixe menu featuring poblano chiles filled with cheese, shrimp, and crab for $15.99 per person.
- Dragon Noodle Co. at Monte Carlo - Ply her culinary buds with wonton soup, vegetable spring roll, walnut shrimp, or prime sirloin followed by ice cream for dessert. $29 per person.
- Slice of Vegas at Mandalay Place - Try grilled peach salad, lobster fettuccine, and cannoli with sugar-glazed grapes for $24 per person.
- I Love Burgers at Town Square - Get an I Love Bacon Burger , sweet potato fries, and a Strawberry Sweetheart Shake , all for $12 per person.
- Mr. Lucky's at Hard Rock - Enjoy 10-oz. prime rib with potato or 1-pound whole Maine lobster with potato, corn, and cole slaw followed by raspberry chocolate truffle cake and bottomless champagne. $25 per person
- Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at the LINQ - Begin with some red sangria or a margarita along with guacamole and queso fundido. Main entrees include New York steak, Spanish chorizo and pork tenderloin, or seasonal fish, prawns, and scallops. Finish it off with chocolate flan with vanilla custard and caramel sauce. $75 per couple.
Moderate :
- Border Grill at Mandalay Bay - Enjoy a five-course prix-fixe menu that includes beef cheek tamales, espresso-rubbed pork tenderloin, plantain-crusted mahi or Mexican chocolate candy bar with a glass of champagne. $69 per person.
- Brand Steakhouse at Monte Carlo - Try some romantic (?) fennel-crusted ahi tuna, a petite filet, and Banana Bombshell for dessert. $65 per person.
- Lavo at The Palazzo - Sample some surprise amuse bouche, rock shrimp and zucchini in filo or heart-shaped lobster ravioli; other choices include roasted Arctic char with winter vegetables. The dessert top-off is Baked Alaska Zuccotto with Amarena cherries. $58 per person.
- Envy The Steakhouse at Renaissance - Their prix-fixe menu includes heart-shaped ravioli with duck confit or a 30-oz. Porterhouse for two, spaghetti with lobster and shrimp, and dessert is table-side Cherries Jubilee. $69 per person.
- Hakkasan at MGM Grand - Sample their crispy duck salad, steamed dim sum platter, roasted cod, braised veal ribs with mushrooms, and top it off with dark chocolate mousse with blood orange for $88 per person.
- Ron's Steakhouse at Arizona Charlie's Decatur - Enjoy soup or salad, filet mignon with crostini, shrimp and scallop scampi, mashed potatoes au gratin, dessert, and a glass of champagne for $72.22 per person.
Expensive :
- Alize at the Palms - Main entree choices include duck, smoked salmon, or lobster with multiple fancy fixins and mouth-watering dessert options. $140 per person while enjoying a great view of the city here.
- Botero at Encore - Enjoy crab bisque, black truffle ricotta cannelloni, colossal prawns, roasted vegetables, and desserts. $110 per person
- Sinatra at Encore - The Seduction Menu here includes Maine lobster, fingerling potatoes, pasta pillows, prawns, clams and calamari, venison medallions, and top it off with dark chocolate mousse with milk chocolate panna cotta for $175 per person.
- Top of the World Restaurant at Stratosphere - Enjoy unmatched Strip and valley romantic views while dining in Las Vegas here. Options include lobster salad, seared Gulf shrimp, roasted vegetable medley, blackened beef tenderloin, oysters Rockefeller with crab , and chocolate fondue for the dessert finale. $190 per couple which includes a rose for the ladies.
- Guy Savoy's at Caesars Palace - Select from a 7-course prix-fixe menu which includes sea bass, artichoke and black truffle soup, toasted mushroom brioche, or American prime beef tenderloin. From $275 per person.
- Simon Restaurant and Lounge at Palms Place - Start with lobster bisque in a grilled baguette, grilled radicchio salad, grilled iron steak and seared diver scallops, a flute of champagne, raspberry sorbet, and a sweethearts sweet platter selection. $149 per person.
Most romantic free attractions for Valentines Day in Las Vegas : Though romantic things to do in Las Vegas obviously depend on a given couple's preferences ( actually it's mostly about HER preferences, you dummy), the following all provide a good backdrop for romantic potential. Most of these options generally have more impact after dark (where applicable).
- Bellagio Fountains
- Eiffel Tower Replica
- Bellagio Conservatory
- Streetmosphere at Venetian Grand Canal Shoppes
- Mirage Volcano
- Wildlife Habitat area at Flamingo - Walk the area behind the habitat at night near the Bugsy Siegel Memorial / pool area..bring chocolates, some humor, and velvet handcuffs.
- Stroll / people watch on the Strip at night - Most couples will get a kick out of this free entertainment option. The entire spectrums of humanity and human behavior can be recorded here, despite the fact that a portion of it should be immediately forgotten. 'WHY is she wearing those pants? Did she pay for them?'
- Walk through the Wynn/Encore resorts - These most recent Steve Wynn Vegas creations absolutely pop with opulence...plus, they always seem to smell good. For sheer upscale visual / environmental bang, these resorts are the lead dogs in Vegas. Blissful joints, they are. Catch the free Lake of Dreams show in the evening at the Wynn, too.
Best Valentine's Day shows / entertainment in Las Vegas : The following list of shows for this weekend's Vegas love fest offers variety for young and old. Music, comedy (laughter is sexy, etc...yada,yada), variety shows, and naughty sensuality options are offered.
Music :
- Britney Spears, Planet Hollywood - Feb. 14 & 15, 9 P.M. Nearly sold out, $500 - $800
- Shania Twain, Caesars Palace - Feb. 14 & 15, 7:30 P.M.; from $55
- Crystal Gayle, South Point - Feb. 14 - 16, 7:30 P.M. ; from $45
- The Eagles, MGM Grand - Feb. 14 &15, 8 P.M. ; from $85
- A Tribute to the Beatles, Saxe Theater / Planet Hollywood - Feb 14 & 15, 5:30 P.M. ; from $59.99
- Legends In Concert, Flamingo - Feb. 15 & 16, 4 P.M. ; from $49.95
- Beatles LOVE, Mirage - Feb. 14 & 15, 7 and 9:30 P.M. nightly ; from $79
Comedy :
- Ron White, Mirage - Feb. 14 & 15, 10 P.M. ; from $59
- Defending the Caveman, Harrah's - Feb. 14 & 15, 7 P.M. ; from $39.95
- Mac King Comedy Magic, Harrah's - Feb. 14 & 15, 1 and 3 P.M. daily; from $29.95
- Menopause The Musical, Luxor - Feb. 14 & 15, 5:30 P.M. ; from $54.95
- George Wallace, Flamingo - Feb. 14 & 15, 10 P.M. ; from $54.95
- Penn and Teller, Rio - Feb. 15, 9 P.M. ; from $75
- Blue Man Group, Monte Carlo - Feb. 14 - 16, 7 and 9:30 P.M. nightly ; from $64.90
- Multiple Las Vegas Comedy Club listing - Share drinks and laughs with your amore at one of these giggle huts...loosen her up and perhaps Cupid will fling an arrow or two your way.
Naughty / Sensual :
- Zumanity, New York-New York - Feb. 14 - 16, 7 & 9 P.M. nightly; from $69
- Le Reve, Wynn - Feb. 14 - 16, 7 & 9:30 P.M. nightly ; from $105
- Fantasy, Luxor - Feb. 14 - 16, 10:30 P.M. ; from $39
- Thunder from Down Under, Excalibur - Feb. 14 -16, 9 & 11 P.M. nightly ; from $50.95
- X-Burlesque, Flamingo - Feb. 14 - 16, 10 P.M. ; from $61.55
- Absinthe, Caesars Palace - Feb. 14 - 16, 7:30 & 9:30 P.M. nightly ; from $99
Variety :
- Vegas! The Show, Saxe Theaters / Planet Hollywood - Feb. 14 - 16, 7 & 9 P.M. nightly ; from $79.99
- V the Ultimate Variety Show, Saxe Theaters / Planet Hollywood - Feb. 14 - 16, 7 & 8:30 P.M. ; from $69.99
- Stroll down a portion of the Strip again...and again - 100 yard jaunts at a time will usually provide varied and adequate entertainment...can't beat the price, either.
Offbeat options for this weekend : It's difficult to nail down 'offbeat' in Vegas...depends on the couple. Here's our hypothetical, simple list that might add to the experience. Most of these are not pricey...by Vegas standards.
- Play penny slots together...but hide your wallet (even from yourself)
- Get a Krispy Kreme donut at the Stage Deli, MGM Grand...add a little sweetness to the experience.
- Visit the Erotic Heritage Museum - honestly, it's all about sex.
- Check out the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art - Georgia O'Keefe is one artist currently on display.
- Visit the Ethel M Chocolate Factory - stroll in the botanical gardens while rediscovering the power of chocolate.
- Visit the Mob Museum - bad guys vs good guys history, including the Las Vegas mob-controlled era.
- Excavate stuff at Dig This - couples can play in a huge sandbox with large toys together here.
- Visit the Pinball Hall of Fame - if you're over...say...40 years old ; bring a sock full of quarters.
- Drive to / take a tour of Hoover Dam - discover why Vegas has and continues to exist.
- Drive down the Strip with the windows open... when traffic is reasonable. It's only reasonable between 3 - 4 A.M. (midweek).
- Go to Slots A Fun on the Strip - enjoy a cheap and mostly edible foot-long hot dog and exceedingly cheap drinks here.
- Visit Downtown's Fremont Experience / Old Vegas - Everything is cheaper down there, they seldom pipe in fake fragrances in the casinos, and the table limits and comp programs are a bit more player-friendly. Free street music on a schedule is another perk here. The changing-theme overhead canopy show is OK, too. Do the shrimp cocktail at Golden Gate (it ain't 99 cents anymore, Ethel) and play single-deck, 3:2 payoff blackjack at El Cortez (about the only one left in Vegas). Get your fill and sachet back to the Strip when your wife/significant other gets antsy.
- Do a 'couples spa' experience...Get exfoliated, buttered, whipped, whoopie-pied, sugared, deep-tissue surrendered, and/ or scrubbed with stones among other abusive options...just for fun / relaxation. Large eye roll...


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Cooler and drier air has filtered into the Clarksville area yesterday and is expected to continue for today as well. Skies are expected to be partly to mostly sunny with high temperatures only reaching the lower eighties. Overnight low temperatures for tonight are expected to drop and the overall low for Saturday is expected to be in the middle to upper fifties. The sunny skies are expected to last for Thursday and Friday as high pressure remains over the region. Thursday looks to remain comfortable with highs in the middle eighties, but the humidity begins to increase by Friday as well as the temperatures as highs are expected to be in the upper eighties to lower nineties. Looking ahead to the weekend, the next system is expected to move through the region bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms to the region. Temperatures for these days are also expected to be warm with highs reaching the lower nineties for each day.
Here is the Clarksville area forecast:
Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. High: 82
Wednesday night: Mostly clear. Low: 56
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 84
Thursday night: Partly cloudy. Low: 61
Friday: Mostly sunny. High: Near 90 Low: Middle 60s
Saturday: Increasing clouds with a risk for a shower or thunderstorm in the evening and overnight. Chance of precipitation 20%. High: Lower 90s Low: Upper 60s
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 50%. High: Near 90 Low: Lower 70s