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Quote: Noted marijuana enthusiast Bill Maher had little patience on Real Time on Friday for former Rep. Patrick Kennedys (D-RI) campaign against legalizing the drug.
It just seems so un-Kennedy like to be against what I said a couple of weeks ago was the new gay marriage, Maher told Kennedy in a one-on-one debate. It is the next civil rights movement.
T-Wrex wrote: Mancabbage... It's a slippery slope.
As an American food industry worker, I'm allowed to put FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #2, FD&C Red#3, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6, azodicarbonamide, hydrogenated trans-fats, high fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, potassium benzoate, potassium bisulfite, potassium bromate, potassium metabisulfite, potassium sorbate, TBHQ, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, BHA, BHT, MSG and all sorts of nitrates in the food I can sell to you.
I'm even allowed to import dissolved human Asian hair in the form of l-cysteine and put it in the bread I bake.
Just because it becomes a right, it doesn't make it right.
Do you want think kind of anarchy in your food chain just so you can cop a buzz?
What 'bout the kids?
Captiv8 wrote: I don't think it's strange to parallel the legalization of marijuana with civil rights, especially when you consider the racist origins of its criminalization in the first place. Government regulation of a natural substance, something that anyone with the know-how can grow in their backyard (or basement), also strikes me as an infringement of a civil liberty. In other words, just as the government should have no right to tell us who we can love and marry, they should have no right to tell us what manner of plantlife we can cultivate and consume.
Having written that, it seems more like an apples and oranges situation, but the fact remains that the bottom line of the discussion is government interference.
corporateslave wrote: They are using marijuana laws to unfairly target minorities, so in a slightly abstract sense it is a civil rights issue.
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More Pregnancy Discrimination Claims Found to Have Merit
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In the release, the EEOC Chair Jacqueline Berrien is quoted saying investigations have shown "overt pregnancy discrimination, as well as the emergence of more subtle discriminatory practices."
Since the fiscal year 2010, the EEOC has received fewer pregnancy discrimination claims, but more cases have been found to have reasonable cause, meaning the commission found a reason to believe discrimination took place after an investigation.
In the fiscal year 2013, Florida topped the list for number of complaints of pregnancy discrimination.
In 2012, when adjusted for number of women employed in each state, Georgia had the most complaints per thousand employed women. New Mexico is second and Arizona is third. (Data for Montana, North Dakota and Rhode Island were not available.) New Hampshire and Maine had the fewest complaints of pregnancy discrimination per thousand employed women.
Overall, EEOC complaints went down from fiscal years 2012 to 2013. Before 2009, the most complaints were related to race, but since then, the share of complaints related to retaliation have overtaken race charges. Retaliation is a charge of discrimination against someone who complained about discrimination.
Employers with more than 15 employees are subject to EEOC laws. According to the Census Bureau, a little over 5.1 million businesses employ fewer than 20 people, with a total 20.25 million employees in the sector.
Looking at complaints within each state, most EEOC charges come from people in Southern states. With Texas and Florida having the most complaints in 2013. However, when adjusting for number of employees, Mississippi had the most complaints per thousand employees. Alabama was second and New Mexico was third.
Since 2009, the number of complaints overall is just slightly up to 93,727 from 93,277. However, from 2010 to 2012, the average number of complaints was at 99,760 per year. Looking at changes from 2009 to 2013, Montana saw the most dramatic drop in number of complaints with a 51% decrease. Iowa was second for decreases with 26% fewer complaints in 2013 than in 2009. North Dakota saw its number of complaints filed more than triple, the most of any state in the country. Utah was second with as its number of complaints more than doubled from 2009 to 2013.


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This is in response to the article "Residents voice major concerns about Incline Village trails plan."
Me, me, me — what is happening to our country? It's my money, it's my property, it's my beach. Mine, mine, mine — who do we think we are? Are we so arrogant that we believe we got to where we are by ourselves? That we have no responsibilities to the people who have worked to help us have our huge homes (Incline) in beautiful places (Tahoe). That they don't have the same freedoms to visit and enjoy Tahoe, hiking, going to the beach and camping? And I do believe the beaches at the lake are public.
The businesses around the lake might disagree with you that this is not a recreation destination, and that we do not want droves of tourists coming to the lake. But that is what our economy is at the lake — tourists.
I grew up in Kings Beach, and in 1955, Incline Village did not exist. You could only go as far as the Mandevilles' place, they were the caretakers for the owners of the home there. If TRPA had their requirements in place then, there probably wouldn't even be an Incline Village.
The people who believe that because they have the money, that gives them the power to dictate to others who don't have as much — it does not. You who have much have more responsibility to see that the people who don't have as much enjoy the same country and freedoms too. That is where your power should be aimed at.
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Published: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 8:32 p.m.
Three people were taken to hospitals in Jefferson County after a stabbing incident at Lakeview Country Club in Lake View at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a news release from the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit.
The wounds were not considered life-threatening.
Tuscaloosa County sheriff's deputies and homicide investigators responded to the emergency call about multiple people who had been stabbed at the club, 21026 Agnes Drive.
Investigators were told that two people, a man and a woman, had gotten into a fight inside the club. Several people tried to break up the fight, and at least three were stabbed or cut.
As of Saturday afternoon, the two participants in the fight had not been located.
The names of the people involved in the incident have not been released, nor were the ages of the victims available.
The release said it is unknown whether the fight was a domestic incident. The victims could not say who stabbed them, the release stated.
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iPhone app gives newspaper readers another way to stay informed
September 28, 2012 - Art Smith
For generations The Marietta Times has provided a comprehensive daily report of happenings in the Washington County area.
Adding an Apple OS application to ways reader can get their news is the latest media the newspaper is using to reach readers when and where they want their news.
The App joins the printed newspaper and www.mariettatimes.com as ways you can get your news. All three are unique products, providing both news and special features that are unique to the media.
The huge popularity of the Apple iPhone and iPad pushed us to develop the app for them first. The combine traffic that our website gets from the two devices is far more than from all other mobile devices combined. All mobile users, including those on Apple devices, still will be able to access our site using a web browser. Content to our main site, our mobile site located at mobile.mariettatimes.com and to our new app is updated daily.
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Crafts, music and food. That and more on tap this weekend
Published: Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 5, 2012 at 4:34 p.m.
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Got an event
The Community Calendar is a sampling of area events, meetings, exhibits and announcements throughout Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
For a complete list of events, visit www.bigfunonthebayou.com.
If your event is not listed here, you can add it for free at our online events-listing site, www.events.bigfunonthebayou.com. Just visit the site, create an account and fill in the blanks to let people know what you have planned. Whether you're a church group or an artist with an exhibit, let others know here.
You can also mail listings to The Courier, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or the Daily Comet, 104 Hickory St., Thibodaux, LA 70301; fax it to 857-2244 or 448-7654, or email it to firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com. Please include the event, time of event, date of event, where the event is taking place, the address of where the event or meeting is taking place and a contact phone number for information. For information, call 857-2200.
A self-defense and MMA, mixed martial arts, class for children 8-13 focuses on teaching discipline and respect. These classes increase skill and coordination in an interesting and popular way.
Admission: Free
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
Where: Body Elite Boxing and MMA, 1221Grand Caillou Road, Houma
Information: 876-2582 or email@example.com
Enjoy fresh produce
There are several farmer's markets within Terrebonne and Lafourche that sell fresh produce on a weekly basis.
Admission: Free
When: Downtown Houma Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays; Houma Farmer's Market, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; Lafourche Central Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays; and Thibodaux Farmer's Market, 7-11 a.m. Saturdays
Where: Downtown Houma Market, Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, 7910 Park Ave.; Houma Farmer's Market, Tunnel Boulevard and Naquin Street; Lafourche Central Market, 4484 La. 1, Raceland; and Thibodaux Farmer's Market, Jean Lafitte National Park Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St.
Information: Barton Joffrion at 873-6495 or email@example.com Ann Picou at 873-6408 or Brandi LeCompte at 438-1231
Come enjoy a movie
The Outdoor Movie Series features family friendly notable films, will continue throughout the year. Moviegoers are invited to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs.
Admission: Free
When: twilight on the third Friday of each month
Where: Memorial Park across from the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, 7910 Park Ave., Houma
Information: Houma Regional Arts Council at 873-6367
Come to the theater
The next production in Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne's 2012-13 season, Fred Carmichael's "Coming Apart," is a funny, refreshing and delightful romantic comedy that opens with the Kittridges saying simultaneously, "I want a divorce!" Both are conceited and rightly so: Colin is a successful humor columnist and Frances an equally successful romance novelist. Startling revelations bring about a warm and mirthful happy ending.
Admission: Tickets cost $15
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 13-17, and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18
Where: Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, 7829 Main St., Houma
Information: www.houmalittletheatre.com
Honoring veterans
Mulberry Elementary's 18th Annual Veterans Day program will honor local veterans.
Admission: Free
When: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 9
Where: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
Information: 850-4657
Tatted up
"Swamp Tat," a tattoo and peircing convention, will bring together more than 36 different body artists from all over south Louisiana. It will feature professional tattoo, piercing, henna and other body art-related artists. The event will also feature a charity bike ride, the Cajun Rollergirls, tattoo contest for both men and women, live music and food. Artists will apply tattoos, piercings and other body arts live on site while also showcasing their portfolios, catalogs and businesses. Attendees may choose to purchase on the spot body art or schedule appointments for future dates and times. Meet with a variety of knowledgeable body art professionals and have face-to-face discussions with them about potential body art ideas.
Admission: $10 per person for both dates
When: 4-10 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 10
Where: Holiday Inn, 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Houma
Information: www.facebook.com/swamptat or call 601-4500
Youth fair
The Cut Off Youth Center fair features food, carnival rides and live music for all ages.
Admission: Free
When: Nov. 9-11
Where: Cut Off Youth Center, 205 W. 79th St.
Information: D'Lynn Boudreaux at 632-7616
Thibodeauxville, the annual Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event, features food, arts and crafts, live music, children's activities, a car show and a rubber-duck race in Bayou Lafourche. The 30th annual Thibodeauxville Fall Festival, one of the city's largest annual celebrations, was named one of the top 20 events to attend in the southeastern United States. The festival's Big Boy's Main Street Cook-Off is scheduled for Nov. 9is downtown Thibodaux. City streets will be filled with more than 30 local teams preparing exquisite Louisiana dishes. A $5 admission fee will allow you to taste test them all.
Admission: Free
When: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 10
Where: downtown Thibodaux
Information: 446-1187 or visit www.thibodeauxville.com
Open house
TARC's annual holiday open house includes live performances for children, Santa Claus, hay rides, and performances by the TARC Bell Choir and TARC Express. The one-day event features many of TARC's services. You can sample Cajun Confections' chocolate candy and Cajun Confections' bakery salsa and jam.
Admission: Free
When: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 10
Where: TARC campus, No. 1 McCord Road, off Grand Caillou Road in Houma
Information: Erica Null at TARC at 876-4465
YMCA fundraiser
The Bayouland YMCA's Downtown Family Fun Fest and 5K Run is the facility's annual fundraiser for the James J. Buquet Jr. Bayouland YMCA, 103 Valhi Blvd., Houma. The one-day event features live music, Cajun cuisine, a 5K run, children's activities and crafts. Bands scheduled to perform include SheauxDown, Bandit and VooDoo Bayou.
Admission: $3 for those 12 and over, and children 11 and under are admitted free
When: 10 a.m.-midnight Nov. 10
Where: Courthouse Square in downtown Houma
Information: YMCA at 873-9622
Honoring veterans
A Veterans Day celebration, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 12060, will honor servicemen and women who served in the military. The day begins with a Veterans Day parade with all veterans wearing red, white and blue or their service uniforms. Participants can decorate golf carts or bicycles for the parade. Cars and trucks are not allowed. A $100 prize will be awarded to the best participant. Food will be provided. The day concludes with a Mass at 4 p.m. You can register any veteran's name, living or dead, to the church to be honored and recognized.
Admission: Free
When: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1027 La. 308, St. Charles Community
Information: Julius Barrios at 414-0956 or email email@example.com or call David Champagne at 859-8397 or email email@example.com
Thanksgiving meal
A Thanksgiving community dinner includes free food and drinks, with baked turkey, rice dressing, yams, rolls, green beans and cake being served. The local band, Treater, will perform. It is a smoke- and alcohol-free event.
Admission: Free
When: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 17
Where: Grand Caillou Recreation Center, 106 Badou Drive, Dulac
Information: 647-7875
Play performance
A performance of "The Forgotten Carols," will feature the Vandebilt Catholic High School choir. Les Sonnettes Des Joie, Mulberry Baptist Church's bell choir, will perform a pre-show concert. Los Angeles and New York cast members from the Theos Theatricals touring company will perform the tale of an empty life changed by a personal encounter during Christmas.
Admission: $20
When: 6 p.m. Nov. 30
Where: Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
Information: ticketmaster.com
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Hey everyone! I'm so happy to be back on the boards. I am with Team In Training and preparing for the L.A. Marathon. I started my training this past November and I've already done a Turkey Trot, a 5K, a 10K and am getting ready to do half marathon next month.
My issue is that my body doesn't bounce back like I hope it should. During the week, I will run 3-4 miles every other day and then we have been increasing our runs on the weekend. I am having the hardest time bouncing back after each run! I was hoping by now that my body wouldn't keep aching as much, even with the icing and everything. And my body takes turns in the aching area. If it's not my shins, it's my right hip for some crazy reason. I notice that if I don't run for about a week right before a big run, I do very well, then 2 days later, bam, there I am. I've started to cross train also hoping that might help. But there are times I can't even get out of my bed without feeling so sore.
I already went to my doctor and she said everything looked good, just keep going. I want to enjoy this sport but knowing the pain that is going to hit after really bums me out. Any suggestions or does this happen to anyone else? I want to keep running after my big marathon and want to enjoy it the way I see lots of people doing so.
I'd love any feedback!
A lot of factors can make you sore. When you are increasing your runs, how much further than the 3-4 miles you normally run are you going? Are you following the 10% rule - i.e. never increase your distance or speed more than 10% in one week? So, for example, if you normally go 4 miles, you should gradually increase by 0.4 miles. We can't just jump from 4 miles to 8 miles for example. I recently did that mistake myself - I was having a great morning jog and normally do 5 miles for my longer distance but this time I went 6.9 miles - my hips and knees were sore for 4 days! Then, I had to back down to speed walking for a couple of times to ease back into it. Also, if knees, hips, etc. hurt - you might concentrate on your form. Maybe you are heel striking - which is a common cause for pain - rather than mid-foot striking. The way I corrected my form was by barefoot running on a treadmill. When you run barefoot, you know acutely where you are landing and you will immediately correct! Lastly, you talk about going from 3-4 miles to a half marathon next month. That is a big jump - even to go from a 10k which is only 6.2 up to half marathon that is 13! You've got to make slow gradual increases of no more than 10% per week if you want to stay in this for the long term and not suffer a lot of downtime from injuries and pain. We only race with ourselves. We only apply our own pressure. Relax and enjoy the journey and take care of your body in the meantime. I would recommend you forget about the half marathon, rest your body and then start back in with slowly increasing your distance. Obviously, these are just my opinions and I"m no expert - just a penguin runner who loves to run!
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I agree with above, a couple of other things to consider. 1st shoes make sure your shoes are still in good shape, you need to change them out every 300-500 miles. Make sure you do this about 4-6 weeks before you manathon. 2rd a marathon plan is hard and you are going to feel sore and tired during it, the middle parts are very hard and many people get overuse injuries during this time, listen to your body. Sore is okay but you should losen up after a couple of miles and it should never cause you to change your form! 3rd I need deep tissue massages during my long weeks not every week but once a month or every 6 weeks, this helps me a lot with my hips and ITBS band. You legs should start to feel better during your taper period 3-4 weeks before the big day. Good luck and enjoy the time. Phillip
Hey, I hear ya! I've been training for a half coming up a week from today. I felt beat up when I did my long runs of 10 and 11.5 miles!
You really need to listen to your body. You said you started training in November, does that mean you've only been running less than 3 months? if so, I agree with the above Melissa, you may be doing too much too soon. Your body needs to adapt to the increasing demands you ask of it. By not allowing the support structures to gain strength, you will likely end up with an injury and that'll really knock you off your training schedule.
You might need to have an expert evaluate your form. It could be you are running incorrectly and working muscles in a way that is not efficient or effective. You can look into the Pose method or Chi Running and see if any of what they do there can help. Take a workshop if you can.
You might also need to add more rest into the training week, especially after a long run. Rather than continually adding mileage every weekend, do a long run, and then the next week, make your long run several miles less than the previous week. Yo-yo your way up, don't continually add miles every week. Make one of your weekday runs 2 miles instead of 4. Vary your workouts, try adding some speed work in (intervals, fartlek) one day a week. Quit looking at total mileage and pushing the limits, you're allowing that to drive you rather than being smart in your training and taking care of your body.
There you go, worth every penny you paid for it. ;-)
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Thanks so much, I am going to start doing that, figuring out my form to see if that could be it, scaling back on the jump of miles, etc. Thank you so much, this really makes a whole lot of sense and I will have to do that for sure! I appreciate it so much!
Keep in mind also that, if you've only been at it since November, your body really hasn't had all that much of a chance to get use to the punishment that running dishes out. It takes at least 5-6 months in my experience to form a good base so much of what you're feeling is par for the course. It'll get better over time though, just keep at it. Also, looking into things like ChiRunning or the Prose Method may correct a few thing about your stride, making things easier on your body as it gets used to its new demands.
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I posted something on a different thread here about nutrition. This is key for running day after day. The Runners World Performance Nutrition for Runners has great information about providing what the body needs before during and after runs. And a bunch of info to guide you to your own solutions that work for you
I've just started drinking a recovery drink after a run, and this has vastly improved my ability to run the next day.
Running causes a lot of damage to the body, particularly longer runs, that needs to be repaired. The faster and more efficiently you can provide the materiels for the body to repair itself, the better you will be able to train.
The longer and faster runs you do, the more this stuff becomes important.
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Whew! That's really a duzie of a question. I have some concerns about how much you're "beating yourself up" and it sounds an awful lot like TMTS, as has been mentioned. It also sounds like you are indeed pounding the road with a form that lends itself to hurt. As a barefoot runner (falling back on Vibram Fivefingers for the winter) I totally concur with the recommendation to look to your form. If you can learn the fast cadence, gentle mid- to forefoot strike, and especially the listening to your body that Chi, Pose and Barefoot running methods ascribe to, you might well save yourself the downtime you fear. It might mean that you will have to dial back your aspirations to what your body can handle.
To wave the flag a little more for the Barefoot Runner, typical post marathon recovery for a barefoot runner is a day or maybe two. For average shod runners. I recently read an article published here on the Active.com site saying you can't expect to be back to your regular running for 3 weeks or even a month after a marathon. The key to the difference is FORM - BF marathoners have learned to run really gently. In my own case it was barefoot or not at all. My knees absolutely screamed NO! the last time I tried to run in shoes a couple years ago. Now I am running without any downtime for injuries at all since starting last May and having a very good time doing it. I ran my 10 mile trail race last Halloween as a sort of graduation from beginnerhood and just signed up for a Pikermi (13.1 mile road race) next May to celebrate my first aniversary. I am in NO hurry to run a Marathon, thank you.
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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- It is a move that will impact more than 2,000 people. The city of Augusta is trying to decide what to do about health care, and one of the options is going self-insured.
News 12's cameras were rolling as Augusta commissioners got a look at the pros and cons of dropping Blue Cross Blue Shield for a self insurance provider.
"Our main focus is what's going to happen to the employees," said Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle. "What's going to be in their future?"
The big concern is whether employees will be able to continue seeing their family doctor.
"Because if you have got a serious illness and you have got to go to another doctor ... guess what?" Guilfoyle said. "You have got to start over, and it's a hit and miss. It's not worth it for the employees."
The decision must be made in the next two to three months. It could change the future of health care for more than 2,000 workers.
"From an employee perspective," said Commissioner Jerry Brigham, "if it changes things drastically, which I don't anticipate, it could not be a very good choice."
But the city also has to think about taxpayers in general.
"From the taxpayers' perspective," Brigham said, "if it reduces our cost, it is a very good idea."
It seems one thing is certain for employees.
"Regardless, whichever way we go, there is going to be a bump," Guilfoyle said.
Brigham agrees an increase is likely on the table.
"I was surprised we didn't have one last time," Brigham said.
The city says self-funding could save about $2 million. A formal recommendation is expected on Monday, Oct. 8.


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Sunday, March 10, 2013
INDIANAPOLIS – The Peach Belt Conference regular-season and tournament champion University of South Carolina Aiken men's basketball team will host the 2013 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Regional at the Convocation Center.
USC Aiken will be hosting the regional for the first time. It will be the second time the Pacers will be the No. 1 seed in the region as they were the top seed in the 2008 regional.
The regional will take place Saturday, March 16-Tuesday, March 19. The tournament will feature four quarterfinal games on Saturday and two semifinal games on Sunday.
The championship game will be on Tuesday. Times and further information will be announced in the coming days.
The top-seeded Pacers will face eighth-seeded Belmont Abbey (22-9) in the regional quarterfinals. The winner of the USC Aiken-Belmont Abbey game will face the winner of the fourth-seeded Wingate-fifth-seeded Limestone game in the semifinal round.
The other side of the bracket includes quarterfinal matchups featuring third-seeded Barton taking on sixth-seeded Montevallo and second-seeded Lincoln Memorial facing off against seventh-seeded UNC Pembroke.
The Pacers commence hosting the Southeast Regional coming off their third Peach Belt Conference Tournament title in program history (1993, 2010 and 2013).
The 2013 Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship continues a tremendous run for the Pacers over the past six years. Since the 2007-08 season, USC Aiken has claimed three league regular-season championships (2007-08, 2011-12 and 2012-13) and two tournament titles (2010 and 2013).
The Pacers have now advanced to the NCAA Tournament in five out of the last six years. USC Aiken men's basketball has been to the NCAA Tournament six times (1998, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013) in total. The Pacers advanced to the NCAA Division II "Sweet Sixteen" in 2009.
NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Regional Website: http://www.pacersports.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/southeastregional
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On Sunday, August 5, 2007 Bush signed the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) into law, in which the U.S. Congress spinelessly caved in and gave legal authority to the Bush administration to continue to intercept and spy on electronic communications. Then, on Thursday, August 16, 2007 the whole worldwide Skype network goes down. Coincidence? I think if you use Skype, you should now be very, very, concerned about the privacy of your calls and had better start considering using FOSS alternatives.
The revised FISA exposes Americans to broad surveillance without court approval. In part, the bill permits surveillance without warrants on telephone calls and e-mails between the United States and foreign locations in which the foreign participant is suspected of terrorist links. The bill also permits spying without warrants on communications strictly between foreign parties but routed through U.S. equipment.
In fact, the government has already been caught with its fingers illegally deep in the cookie jar of electronic communications when it was revealed that the NSA had set up a spying operation run out of an ATT San Francisco fiber optic network switching center. Of course, the government admits none of this, but the ACLU filed suit to get information on the government's operations, and the FISA court recently ordered the government to turn over the information the ACLU requested by August 31, 2007. See details of that here: ACLU Suit.
Often the government doesn't seem to have much reticence to engage in outright illegal spying; the question now is what will they do with the cover of legal authority? I think we just saw an example of what to expect from them with the Skype incident.
Now, according to this Arstechnica article which references this Skype blog the alleged "culprit" for the worldwide Skype outage was the massive restart of PCs caused by the (simultaneous?) rebooting of computers which had recently undergone the standard Windows patching process called Patch Tuesday.
The article further states: "Normally Skype's peer-to-peer network has an inbuilt ability to self-heal, however, this event revealed a previously unseen software bug within the network resource allocation algorithm which prevented the self-healing function from working quickly." Oh yes...
Skype also had to include the obligatory: "We can confirm categorically that no malicious activities were attributed or that our users' security was not, at any point, at risk". While Skype "can confirm categorically" the problem didn't emanate from malicious user activity, what about malicious U.S. government activity, or with the help of Skype?
The Skype network has been a concern of government intelligence agencies since its inception because it provides a worldwide network of encrypted VoIP calls to potential "terrorists". So how coincidental is it that 10 days after Bush signs into law a Bill giving the government authority to track foreign calls that go through U.S. networks that Skype, for the first time in its existence, undergoes a massive worldwide outage?
Personally, I am not buying Skype's story. Since Skype is a proprietary commercial enterprise, it doesn't allow for open source auditing of their code; so they can tell us anything without providing any independent means of verification. And I put nothing past the people in the government to deliberately compromise it.
And for all you skeptics out there, the most interesting comment was the last sentence of the article, stating Skype was "attempting to get clarification on why previous Windows Updates did not cause similar problems in the past".
Yes, indeed.
But there are FOSS alternatives to Skype people really should start considering now. One is the OpenWengo Project. Businesses, and even individuals, should also consider setting up their own Asterisk servers with encryption.
However, I think the ultimate answer to privacy on the net is to never assume the network you are using isn't being tapped, and rely on client-to-client encryption as provided with tools such as Phil Zimmerann's Zfone Project. When this becomes standard and ubiquitous, we will then have secure phone-to-phone communication, similar in function to a VPN for the internet.
So, you can call me anything you want, but if you call me on Skype I'm going to assume Dick Cheney is listening.
Need for transparency
While I'm skeptical about the theories presented in this article, I do think that they are gaining traction and it might be considered an appropriate response from Skype to provide more detail concerning what precisely went wrong.
yes, i think you're right on
yes, i think you're right on this, use Gizmo projec.t
this is a bunch of bull****.
yeah right commercial businesses are bad, 'the government' spies on us, etc.
do you actually understand the complexity of adding another layer on a p2p software like skype?
and btw skype is owned by ebay/paypall do you really think they would undermine the security of their users. imagine the consequences for their business...
go back to ussr dude.
Not so ridiculous!
Hello Mr. Cheney(?)
This past week it was widely reported the government finally publicly admitted that major phone companies (ATT, Verizon, el al) had voluntarily opened up their networks to allow spying on them.
The Bush regime has a track record of breaking the law and then covering it up and lying about it. And then when it's caught redhanded it claims it was done in the name of "national security." The question then become which Nation. Certainly not This Nation which has a Constitution which prohibits this dictatorial declaration of Executive Authority, these officials allegedly take an oath to protect, uphold, and defend.
But Skype doesn't need to change the fundamentals of its P2P network to aide the government. All it has to do are things like the following:
1) Allow tracking or tracing of calls through its P2P network by the government.
2) Allow for PC-to-PC calls to have unencrypted channels so that they can be listened to, while the regular calls proceed encrypted as as normal to users, unknown to them.
3) Allow the government to have access to Skype's users database.
4) Allow the government to block certain calls from connecting, or to terminate then when the government wants.
5) Allow the government to make calls to people at will, for nefarious reasons.
6) Allow the government to have backdoor hooks into all future upgrades to Skpye's client software, and more importantly, to their server platforms.
Only fools, fellow fascists, or FUD fakes, would summarily believe, defend, or promote, ANYTHING this government would say about not spying on people, in the face of its clear and growing documented record of abuses.
How many people wanna bet that sometime in the not so far off future it will be revealed that Skype too had been compromised in some way by the government, or at their request?
Why proprietary code Is bad for security
See this blog post: Why proprietary code is bad for security
I would also suggest people to subscribe to Bruce Schneier's free monthly Crypto-Gram if you're really interested in security issues.
Skype relies on the fact
Skype relies on the fact that it uses a closed source protocol with a very tight control over the servers hosting the user db. Spying on calls is not really as easy as the article infers it to be but it is possible. If there is a direct route between 2 nodes then the connection is not routed through the skype servers. However, there is also the option of routing all the information through the skype servers or any server that pretends to be a skype one. Hence it is possible to use some NSA servers to in a way steal skype. This would be useful to collect information about who is talking with who and when and it's possible to even record the actual conversation. And the bad thing is that given enough resources and brain power you don't really need to ask ebay for a permission to do this. There is a research paper that was published not long ago explaining how this could be potentially done. (sorry I don't have the name of the author at hand ) The conclusion was that no regular user can do this in practice but then again NSA is not a regular user ... Of course without the legislation in place all intel collected is useless and moreover illegal.
I don't really think that the NSA is spying on Skype or that my conversations are not private when I use skype. My gripe with Skype has to do with the huge memory footprint and the closed nature of the protocol. The fact that skype is the only network that I can't connect to with pidgin really bugs me and this is why i use skype only when I have no other choice. But if there was a deal between any security agency and ebay to spy on people the image of the company will not be hurt because the user will never know about it. No security agency is obligated to tell you if they are spying on you.
American people always
American people always complain about this new law allowing the neo-cons to now legaly listen to their foreign calls...
What about us, the billions foreigners... you know, the rest of the world???
I would say that when a terrorist calls a terrorist we want and need to be able to listen, or should we all be starting to learn Arabic ?
Good article. I think the article might have been stronger absent attempts to link recent FISA passage to Skype failings. Even if it were true, FISA is scary enough! We are increasingly aware of other illegal domestic wire tapping. Here is one example: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/26/opinion/26sun2.html?_r=1&oref=slogin. So, Jabari is right. It is a excellent idea to consider how to better protect civil liberties using free software. Thanks for the links!
lol wut?
i thought that this was explained, windows update, which yes there was one on that date, as i watched it happen, everyone restarted, fuckton and a half of log in requests sent at once, that will and can can overload servers, Skype goes down.
I'm about tired of the Bush hate, i don't support the man, but god damn now we're just making nonsensical connections here people
What's to say that the
What's to say that the government isn't recording regular phone calls?
If your theory is true, they'd be idiots if they didn't record landlines. The phone company isn't open source.
be very afraid
September 1, 2007
Say what you like, but I've been using Skype over the past year for a LOT of international calling, and SUDDENLY, only in the last 10 days I am hearing a new "tone" on connection of almost every call.
I am *100%* certain that I never heard this tone before the Skype crash, and it *is* there now. You are WARNED.
Edw - why assume all
Edw - why assume all terrorists speak Arabic? The U.S. seems to have plenty of home grown anarchists and terrorists of it's own. For me FISA is just one more nail in the coffin for U.S. Foreign relations. Here in Europe, we don't trust U.S. foreign policy any more. Over 60 years of loyalty between the E.U and U.S. have been undermined by Bush Sn and Bush jr treating every other nation like a small pet. U.S policy in Iraq has set up another century of civil war in Iraq. Time to stop acting like dictators.
Well, I can't say that I
Well, I can't say that I find this article very credible. It's a post-hoc fallacy. Fact A occurred before fact B, therefore fact B must be a consequence of fact A. No proof whatsoever is presented regarding the connection between Skype's breakdown and US Government intervention. That is not to say that you can't be right, what do I know?
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- Aug 21:
- What's true, what's Hollywood in 'When the Game Stands Tall'
- Aug 20:
- Review: 'When the Game Stands Tall' wavers a bit
- De La Salle football players in the NFL
- When The Game Stands Tall': Where are the De La Salle players now?
- De La Salle football team feeling added pressure
- Aug 19:
- De La Salle football's humble start
- Aug 17:
- De La Salle former head coach attends local premiere of film on team
- Aug 16:
- Barnidge: De La Salle's win-streak secret -- Never give anything less than your best
- Aug 7:
- Excerpt from 'When the Game Stands Tall'
- Former De La Salle star Cameron Colvin pleased that movie is telling his story
- De La Salle movie emotional, inspiring for Terrance Kelly's family
- Former De La Salle star Cameron Colvin pleased that movie is telling his story
- De La Salle football's humble start
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- How De La Salle football team's story became a movie
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- 'When the Game Stands Tall': How De La Salle football team's story became a movie
Jim Caviezel didn't just play Bob Ladouceur in "When the Game Stands Tall." He totally bought into the man and his philosophy lock, stock and barrel.
"My dad played for John Wooden at UCLA," the actor says by phone from Los Angeles. "My dad introduced me to Coach Wooden when I was a kid. I went to his camps and knew him as an adult. Ladouceur is the same kind of apple from the same kind of tree."
Comparing the former head coach (and current assistant coach) of the record-breaking De La Salle football team to the man considered the greatest college basketball coach of all-time is no small thing, especially for someone like Caviezel -- who was a high school basketball star and played at Bellevue Community College in Washington State.
The actor, who went on to star in films such as "The Passion of the Christ," not only enjoyed getting to know Ladouceur while preparing for the role, but found it easy to do.
"I felt like I'd known the guy for years," Caviezel says. "People say he doesn't talk much. I say he doesn't talk much BS. I consider him a friend."
"When the Game Stands Tall" chronicles De La Salle's 2004 season, during which the Spartans lost for the first time in 12 years. The team faced other challenges as well, including the death of just-graduated star Terrence Kelly the night before he was headed to college, and Ladouceur's absence from the team after suffering a heart attack.
Caviezel, who currently stars in the CBS series "Person of Interest," has much in common with Ladouceur, including a sports background and his Catholic faith. But that isn't necessarily what drew him to the role.
"There's an image of me as a zealot, Bible-thumper in the media, but authenticity is important," Caviezel says. "Love is what my faith is about. And that's the same with Lad. It's why I wanted to play him. These guys (Ladouceur and assistant coach Terry Eidson, played in the movie by Michael Chiklis) are the real deal. And Lad, for him to sacrifice as much as he has ... there's a saying that some guys would rather score 50 and lose than score one and win. There are so many people out there like that. Not Lad. This is a person I want to know."
Caviezel tells a story about his teenage son, Bo, a gifted gymnast who nevertheless wanted to quit the sport because he wasn't enamored with practice. While researching the role, Caviezel took him to a De La Salle practice, one where the team wasn't giving its best effort.
"The coaches, they call them in and say, 'A lot of you seniors are a bunch of posers and are not getting it done,'" Caviezel says. "They get up and have this 1,000-yard stare in their eyes, and take off running. Lad put his arm around Bo and said, "See Bo? They don't like practicing, either. You gotta want it.' And (Bo) hung in for the rest of the year."
Caviezel admires Ladouceur declining a number of better-paying college jobs to stay somewhere he felt he could make a bigger difference in the lives of young men.
"If you're that great of a coach, why would you stay in high school?" Caviezel asks. "Why wouldn't you go make some money? That's one of the things I love about him. He had to sacrifice so much, and because of that these boys go on to become great men."
Caviezel, who says his favorite scene in the film is when they gather to pray before the championship game, also admires the way the Spartans go about their business with a certain humility.
"The warrior mentality of the De La Salle program is very authentic, as with Navy SEALs, who don't have to say they're tough" he says. "They love each other and they're not afraid to express it. It's not how hard you hit, it's how hard you're going to get hit and that you get up. It's like the military. If there's no heart in a kid, then that kid probably won't be part of that team very long."
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/tonyhicks67.


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GM's Recall: Is Your Car on the List?
GM has recalled 6.3 million vehicles since Feb. 13, and today CEO Mary Barra was questioned by Congress on why the company dragged its feet on addressing problems in almost decade-old vehicles.
So is your car among them? Here's a chart put together by the WSJ's Rani Molla that runs through all the models on the list, as well as the various problems the company has identified.
Corrections & Amplifications
For faulty ignition switches, GM recalled 2005-06 models of the Pontiac Pursuit. A previous version of this post contained a chart that incorrectly said GM recalled 2007-10 Pontiac Pursuit models.


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The stretchy synthetic upper band is perforated for incredible breathability. The extra soft, water-resistant Supercloud EVA footbed is not only comfortable, but it also dries quickly. The entire footbed and injected EVA outsole piece has been constructed with holes for unrivaled ventilation and a lighter weight. 3.8 oz.
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Turn the junk in your trunk into your best asset by adding these butt workouts to your routine
• Place your ball between your knees and hold it there tightly using your inner thighs.
• Tighten your abs and glutes and lift your pelvis off the ground toward the ceiling. Hold for 30 seconds.
• Repeat the bridge lift 20-40 times total until you really feel your glutes burning.
• When you reach your last rep, squeeze the ball that's between your legs 20 times to activate your inner thigh muscles even more.
• Do two minutes of cardio and repeat this set of butt works (all six moves) three more times.
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These all work great. Get that butt firm for swimsuit season.
by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 02:51PM Report as inappropriate
I am trying this.
by Sari Monday, January 7, 2013 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate
by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate
by EricaF123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate
I agree with postpartumpunk! Lifting heavier gives you SO much better results. It disappoints me seeing women constantly led to believe that we have to do wimpy workouts just because we are the gentler sex. Start smaller with more reps and work up to larger weights with less reps. Trust me, you won't get a man body.
by caitandkate Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate
My booty is my pride and joy! I love doing lunges, squats and bridging. Also the treadmill and elliptical machines are my bestfriends!
by MizzPink Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 07:14AM Report as inappropriate
These exercises look good. I am gonna try this..
by Pinky5 Friday, November 2, 2012 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate
Hahaha, deadlifts with those tiny non-weights? give me a break. Show me a good booty and I'll show you a woman who can squat her bodyweight and deadlift twice as much.
by postpartumpunk Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 05:01PM Report as inappropriate
Good stuff!!!
by robyne00 Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate
A great way to also tone your inner thighs while doing lunges is before going into the lunge after standing, take the leg that you're going to put behind you, and swing it forward and around to behind you and going into your lunge from there. While you're swinging your leg around, keep it as high as you can while keeping your leg straight. This will also help with your flexibility. I had been doing this without the pause in between and doubling it as a cardio work-out. The only thing with doing this, is you probably want to have something to hold on to (I use either a chair or my fridge door) with your opposite hand for balance.
by Rowan Friday, August 17, 2012 at 02:02AM Report as inappropriate
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Oh, and Felt 3
Damn were on felt 3 now??? how many sad clown bad dubs are there hahah?? Aes rock production will be interesting. I remember when Bazooka Tooth came out and i wasnt crazy over his beats vs. blockheads, but I'll check it out.
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Get an overview of this hotelSecluded beachfront golf resort in South Maui
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This 1,800-acre Makena Resort is few steps from Maluaka Beach, also known as Turtle Town, one of Maui's best snorkeling beaches. 3 miles from Wailea's upscale shops, and 4 miles from Kihei Town.
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Guests enjoy premiere snorkeling, a heated pool with pool deck and cabanas for day use, outdoor spa tub, mini-golf, and ping-pong games. An 18-hole championship golf course is nearby.
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Makena Beach and Golf Resort5400 Makena Alanui Wailea HI 96753
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Occupying 17 acres of beachfront on Maluaka Beach in South Maui's expansive Makena Resort, this hotel curves around an open-air atrium of Asian-inspired gardens with koi ponds, streams, and waterfalls accentuated by meandering paths.
Recreation options include 18 holes of championship golf nearby, a fitness center, and an outdoor splash pool with children's wading pool. The beach offers swimming and is also one of the most popular snorkeling spots in Maui, as well as being a departure point for boat cruises.
The Makena resort has the Molokini Bar & Grille, which serves cocktails and pupus, as well as Café Kiowai, which serves breakfast on a garden terrace.
Meeting and special-event space includes a conference room, 3 meeting rooms, a ballroom for 520 guests, and 6 outdoor locations, most with ocean and garden views. Free WiFi and wired Internet, a computer station, and 24-hour business center is available at the property.
The Makena Beach and Golf Resort offers a complimentary resort shuttle service to select destinations, including Wailea shops, free self-parking, and free valet parking. The helpful staff is also available to assist guests with tours and tickets.
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
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- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Beach sun loungers
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Children's pool
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- Designated smoking areas
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- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 5
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Outdoor pool
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- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Shopping on site
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- Spa services on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
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- Total number of rooms - 310
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Family Friendly Amenities
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
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- Microwave (on request)
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Free valet parking
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- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
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- Egyptian-cotton sheets
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- In-room childcare (surcharge)
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- Premium bedding
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- Private bathroom
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Where to Eat
Café Kiowai - Serving buffet and à la carte breakfast daily—including signature Eggs Benedict—on a glass-sheltered terrace with garden views. Drinks and children's menu are also available.
Molokini Bar & Grille - This full service restaurant has a sunset terrace with live island entertainment and hula music. Serving weekly specialty buffets, including the popular Champagne Sunday Brunch, the Molokini Bar & Grille features an a la carte menu of chef inspired signature items and tropical drinks.
Pool Bar Grill - A venue for casual fare such as sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizza fresh from the oven, and tropical drinks.
Barista 5400 - Offering Starbucks brand coffee drinks, grab and go breakfast and lunch items, and home-made sweet delicacies.
Nearby Things to Do
Part of the 1,800-acre Makena Resort, the 17-acre Makena Beach and Golf Resort hugs a crescent of secluded beach with calm ocean waters. Water-sports equipment rentals are available, including kayak tours, outrigger canoe rides, and paddle boards; a 46-foot catamaran (surcharge) sails from the beach to Molokini Islet, where some of Maui's best snorkeling can be found.
On-site facilities include an outdoor splash pool, children's pool, and spa tub. A fitness center provides free weights, strength-training equipment, and cardiovascular machines such as an elliptical trainer, stair machine, and treadmill.
Three full-service service Wailea Resort Area Golf courses are nearby. Other activities include croquet, shuffleboard, Hawaiian craft classes, volleyball, and fitness classes; fees may apply.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf lessons available nearby
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- Miniature golf on site
- Snorkeling on site
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Services at the resort's Maui-influenced Makena Kai Day Spa include facials, massage, and body treatments. Cabanas feature oceanside showers. Advanced reservations for massages and spa services required.
- Hot stone massage
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- Number of treatment rooms 2
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Massages on beach
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 30.00 and USD 125.00 per person (approximately)
- In-room microwave fee: USD 25 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.00 per night
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Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Kids Stay Free
Children 17 and under stay at no extra charge when sharing a room with their parents. Valid for bookings and travel anytime.
2 adults and 2 children maximum per room booking. Must use existing bedding. Children are also welcome at all dining outlets, offering special menus for guests ages 5 to 12.
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No additional mandatory resort charges or fees are associated with your stay. All guests receive complimentary daily self-parking, complimentary resort shuttle to nearby beaches and shopping areas, complimentary in-room wired or wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary wireless in public areas, and various resort activities such as 18-hole mini-golf, croquet, shuffleboard, and introductory SCUBA. Guest Internet access will require user acceptance policy adherance on each computer and mobile device.Other restrictions may apply.


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Hisham Hotel enjoys its central location in Amman's business and diplomatic area. It's brilliantly positioned within a walking distance of the old city center and approximately 20 minutes away from the Queen Alia International Airport. Our stylish Hotel is beautifully decorated to offer our guests a comfortable stay. At Hisham Hotel, we pride ourselves in our authentic atmosphere. It is not pretentious; Each and every customer is treated with respect and looked after to ensure that they will enjoy their stay. Hisham offers exclusive accommodation for both business and leisure travelers alike. The Hotel also offers professional services of a Business Centre, together with many other conveniences. Business or pleasure, Hisham Hotel offers the ideal hideaway for everyone. Amman, Jordan is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that traces its history 8000 years back!
Hisham Hotel offers comfortable accommodation for both business and leisure travelers; all the rooms are luxuriously furnished to a very high standard and offer the following facilities:
Cable / Satellite TV.
Mini Bar.
Work Desk.
Hair dryer.
Wireless Internet.
Central A/C and Heating.
Continental Breakfast.
The stylish guest rooms of this Boutique Hotel are beautifully decorated to offer guests a comfortable night's rest. Each quest room features many amenities which include cable T. V., mini bar, work desk and wireless Internet.
We are proud of the amazing history and the world-class sites of Jordan, and even more so of the hospitable nature of our country and its people, with visitors treated to a genuine warmth and friendliness everywhere they go. Hisham Hotel is a gourmet paradise we serve what you like; we insist on superior service, use of original recipes. We endeavor to serve high quality food to satisfy every taste. The various restaurants at the hotel offer a fine selection of delicious culinary delights. Offering International, Lebanese and Arabic cuisine, these restaurants will satisfy even the most selective of palates. Guests will enjoy our old garden, terraces, the oldest pub in Amman where guests enjoy super chilled and tasty drafts in addition to private dining facility.The hotel prides itself of its numerous guest facilities: Profilo lounge bar/ restaurant and terrace : where our guests enjoy a cosmopolitan gastronomic experience both outdoors or indoors.
Cocktail and cigar lounge: a super choice for those seeking relaxation while enjoying our classical music.
Fukhara: Our popular Arabic cuisine considered by many as part of Amman's heritage serving all kinds of Jordanian and Lebanese mouth watering traditional dishes.
Old Gardens: Spectacular enough to attract guests of various ages. Here our guests enjoy our luxury wrapped in nature 50 year old trees, delicious meals while listening to live music and outstanding original views.
Private Dinning Room: Perfect yet cozy for businessmen, corporate uses and private hire. Special menu are prepared upon your request. Here you feel as though your at home while cutting deals or spending time with friends.
Travel Services:
Car Rental
Organized Tours (to all tourist sites in Jordan, providing modern cars, experienced drivers)
Laundry Service
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Dedicated Lounge (or 24 Hour Lounge)
Business Services:
Business Center, Staffed 24 hours which offers the following services:
Foreign Currency Exchange
Courier Service
Internet & Wireless Data Connection
Meetings & Events:
A. Watching Sport Events: Large screen viewing of all major sporting events.
B. Engagements and weddings arranged as per your request.
C. Conference Facilities
The hotel also offers conferencing facilities in one of the most luxurious, homely environment. Selective tea breaks, light lunches can also be organized. Hotel has wide variety of meeting venues - from comfortable and practical to luxurious.
A credit card is required to secure the reservation. You have up to 3 days prior to arrival to cancel the reservation without charge. If the reservation is cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival you will be charged 1 night stay. Same day cancellations, no shows or early check out will result in 1 night charge. Payment: credit card will be charged on arrival day.
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Editor's note: This is an excerpt from "Women of Vail," by Elaine Kelton and Carolyn Pope. The Vail Daily is serializing the book as Vail celebrates its 50th anniversary. Books are available for purchase at www.bookwormofedwards.com, the Colorado Ski Museum, Pepi's, Gorsuch, Annie's, and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
I did not know how to ski.
I grew up in Philadelphia and went to an all girls' school then attended Smith College. (You'd think by then I would have realized the world was co-ed). A year in New York City left me well positioned for retail and the fashion industry. My idea of camping out was "no room service." Vail eventually had lots of "room service," and we had fun getting to that point.
Gerry White and I knew each other growing up; he had gone to Williams College and I to Smith. We married in 1963 and moved west - living the first 10 months in Jackson Hole as we pursued a dream of "ranching and cowboying," only to discover that one would be hard-pressed to make a living at it. Fishing and climbing guide friends had told us about Vail and were headed back there to work on ski patrol. Our jobs ended, we packed the GMC pick-up, and a friend drove the VW Bug.
As we traveled from Denver up Loveland Pass on Route 6, those heart-pounding steep drops of the Seven Sisters left us in awe. Crystal-blue skies turned to dusk, and an early fall snowstorm had one of us walking in front of the VW to keep us on the road.
We descended Vail Pass past meadows that were dark and open. Then, we saw lights at the Vail Village Inn. Turning at The Lodge at Vail sign, we passed a gas station alive with people, cars, and music. Turns out it was a wild game dinner benefiting the Vail Country Day School (the game had been shot locally.) We were the only room sold that night at The Lodge. We felt as if we had taken a huge step forward.
Breakfast, with views up Vail Mountain, was seductively spectacular. Exploration and job hunting were next. Someone told us to find "Lazier," so we scoped out the Wedel Inn. The guy on the roof was Bob Lazier, who, with his wife, was building their lodge. He invited me up two stories on a ladder. When I reached the top, he laughed and said, "Bravo." We have been neighbors and friends ever since.
VA was hiring, and we found their office in the Plaza Building. Pete Seibert and Bob Parker interviewed us and hired me as social director for The Lodge. Job description: Fill the Golden Ski with customers using rented movies on low bar nights. Gerry became the bellman at The Lodge, and line manager in the cafeteria.
Desire to succeed
That first season seduced us. Vail's community was welcoming, and there was a sense of democracy. Men and women worked hard, played hard, and were accepted on the basis of their skills. A glass ceiling didn't exist, but a level of fun did. Vail was contagious in its desire to succeed, and we knew our success was tied to that.
Within days snow fell, and the trailer at what is now Potato Patch was warm and homey. About 25 trailers were parked there as employee housing; the village was a commute.
The ski season started, and employees arrived. The Lodge provided family for its workers, and with neither TV nor decent radio reception, we set up Monopoly games in the back halls; management studiously ignored them. The rented movies were a success, more so than my ability to pace the congenial drinking.
Christmas Week came, along with the Newman Family from Chicago: Three kids in navy double-breasted coats and a suitcase for every day's stay (14). Pearl Newman Rieger and her family, still dear friends, have a presence and a house in Vail 48 years later.
We were in love with Vail, the sense of community and adventure. Dirt streets, no I-70, no supermarket, no doctor, no vet, and no library, but there was magic and a community with a shared goal.
By March I had learned to ski, spent the year in a trailer at Potato Patch, had a multitude of house guests sleeping on the trailer floor, acquired Stormy, a tri-color Collie, made friends who are still in my life, played lots of Monopoly, and became pregnant, due the following fall.
In September, we rented a duplex in the Bighorn area. Our only neighbors, John and Laurie McBride, were building The Clock Tower. East Vail was miles out of town and had a different weather system. Courtney arrived three weeks early, and Dr. Tom Steinberg sent us to Denver.
Gerry was now assistant manager at the Christiania Lodge for Ted and Nancy Kindel, who were an awesome team training us for the hotel business. By mid-winter he had assumed the management position there, and we knew that a ski lodge was our goal. That opportunity opened up when a commercial lot at the base of Gold Peak became available, and we enthusiastically jumped in. Design, planning, and funding for the construction were incredible. The banking community in Denver was unaccustomed to not being granted the deed of sale as basis for a loan. VA would not give the deed until construction was completed. Vail began its growth spurt, and the Denver bankers gave in, acknowledging Vail's presence.
'The Vail way'
The following June we broke ground, and the Rams-Horn Lodge was built in 120 days. We opened for Christmas 1967 with an opening party that included the town. Paul Johnston and Bill and Sally Hanlon from Crested Butte were in the process of opening the Nu Gnu, a nightclub under the post office. Typical of "the Vail way," they were told to stop by and introduce themselves. Paul arrived, head shaved, elegantly attired in the first and only red satin-lined black wool cape I had ever seen on a man. I was smitten. He re-set the dress standards for Vail; my parents loved his style.
Vanessa was born that February. As our family and community grew, we became increasingly involved with their needs: education and the structure of the town. Vail was exploring its direction; we all wanted to gain our independence and extricate the fledgling Vail from its company-owned status. Out of the many meetings in The Lodge cafeteria, the petition vote passed, and Vail incorporated in 1966. Everyone took on a piece of the responsibility for what Vail needed and took steps to make each a reality.
New businesses opened, but we still hung "Gone Skiing" signs on powder days. Our guests at the Rams-Horn became our families for Christmas, Easter, and every holiday in between. They knew the "White girls" on a first-name basis.
Ashley arrived in 1970, to complete the trio. These three girls grew with the town, knowing the community as their second parents. They skied, skated, and took part in new activities. They started their schooling with Mrs. Gagne at Montessori School in the basement of the Rams-Horn Lodge. Sammye Meadows came to work our front desk, adding whimsy to each day as she shepherded our group.
The overriding direction of Vail was to be the best: World class. VA provided the greatest skiing experience on a one-of-a-kind mountain, and we all provided the support systems: lodging, shops, restaurants, services, a town government and schools. We have done a pretty great job.
Vail has been, and is, a unique experience. It is not often that anyone has an opportunity to "grow a town," especially one whose world-class reputation means that when you say, "I am from Vail," a story and a connection follow.
Women of Vail was produced by a team that includes Elaine Kelton and Carolyn Pope, publishers; Joanne Morgan, designer and production; and Rosalie Hill Isom, writer-editor.