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Historical Traveler Reviews Frangipani Beach Resort Anguilla
A little piece of heaven
We just returned from a week at Frangipani Beach Club. We went here for our wedding. First of all, the staff did more than an awesome job. we called about 6 months prior to arriving and told them what we wanted and they delivered. For about $1500 we got a wedding coordinator from the resort who took care of all the arragements for us prior to arrival. She book the photograper, Videoographer, florist, cake, singer and guisterist as well as the priest and getting us to and from the court house for the marriage license. We did not have any family there and 15 minutes before the wedding one of the staff memebers came to my suite to make sure I was ok and to see if I needed any help getting ready. They are truly awesome there as far as service. The wedding was on the beach and the owner of the resort made a very nice wedding arch only steps away from the water. They decorated our dinner table with flowers and a candle and maked it was a gold plated reserved sign. If you want to get married in one of the most beautiful places in the world for hardly any work or stress and for a out of this world price...Frangipani Beach Club is the place.
Now as far as the room, well WOW it was hugh. we had the 1 bedroom suite which was a living room, fully equiped kitchen, power room, sperate bedroom with a full bath and two balconies. It was a ocean front and I mean ocean front. From both balconies you were steps away from the white sandy beach and the beautiful ocean. Ask for room A6A. It has the best view of the hotel. We had the Spa and Indulgance package which was the best deal. It included breakfast and lunch which was a hugh cost savings, one dinner, two 1 hour full body massages, a facial, and a body wrap, as well as a yoga lesson and a excerise lesson. However, since we were getting married we only took advantage of the massages and facial. We stayed at Cap Juluca the second week for our honeymoon b/c we heard great things. When we got there we were very disappointed. The price was double that of Frangipani and we had a MUCH smaller room. Ground level...waiting at the resturants (upwards of an hour) Pricing for lunch was that of Frangipani's 3 course dinner. Forget dinner at Cap Juluca it will cost you a min of $160 and that's without alochol. Anyway, if you want to go to Anguilla, then you must stay at Frangipani, but only if your looking for the best price for your money and you like privacy while in the islands. There is little to do at Frangipani, there are only 16 suites so even when the hotel is book solid it feels like your the only one there. There was many times when it was my husband and I on the beach or at the pool or even in their resturant. So be prepared for that. However, only a short cab ride away is night life so that's always an option. We will be going back soon.
Note: When you go to Anguilla no matter where you stay....be prepared to pay HIGH prices for the cabs. The best bet is to rent a car for the week which is only $240 as compared to a 1/4 mile cab ride for $20 each way.
Frangipani is the place to go be it a wedding, a vacation or a honeymoon. It's a must see.
We loved Anguilla and Frangipani!
We have just returned from a week at the Frangipani Beach Club in Anguilla. We LOVED it and would highly recommend Anguilla and Frangipani to others. Anguilla is beautiful, its people are VERY welcoming, and the beaches are fantastic.
Frangipani was exactly what we were looking for - very friendly, laid back and quiet. My husband and I took our 16 month old daughter and my parents (who doubled as babysitters). We wanted a location right on the water that would give everyone their own living space and allow us to do some cooking. Our unit was a fully air-conditioned, 3 bedroom, 4 bath (everyone gets their own full bath plus an additional full bath in the general living area) with a kitchen and living room. The living room and one of the bedrooms have large doors that open directly to a path that leads to the beach. We were on the beach in about fifteen steps, where Frangipani provides chairs, umbrellas, water floats and beach towels. Frangipani also has a restaurant with a bar and outdoor terrace, both of which sit right on the beach. Continental breakfast was included in our room rate (a pleasant surprise). Although the selection was limited (fresh fruit, freshly baked muffins/croissants/pastries, toast and jelly, cereal, juice, coffee and tea), it was tasty and a real money saver. There is also a large pool (very nice) that sits about 100 yards from the beach behind the restaurant, which seemed to be heated. It has a swim-up bar and grill, but none of the pool services were offered at the time we visited (maybe the off season?). This did not bother us, but someone looking for more action should look elsewhere.
Our beach location on Meads Bay was magnificent! The water was 100 feet from our door and the most beautiful we have seen - better than Jamaica, Cozumel, St. Thomas, St. John or Cayman. On Anguilla, we found that Meads Bay beach is second only to Shoal Bay east, which is a must see (recently voted number one in the world). The water was crystal clear, unbelievably blue, and calm. We traveled during the off-season, so the beach was deserted (maybe a dozen people at most). The surf was gentle enough to allow our daughter to romp without injury, but it gets deep (3 to 5 feet) fairly quickly. Dolphin discovery is at one end of the mile long beach, which my daughter loved. You can swim with the dolphins for around $150 or just go and watch others for free. The dolphins are a mere 2 feet from observers. The other end of Meads Bay is occupied by the Malliouhana Resort and Spa. We walked to Malli several times and liked what we saw - very kid friendly with lots of entertainment for guests. However, it was much more populated that Frangipani and does not offer 3 bedrooms or kitchens, at least as far as we could tell.
Here are the only negatives, which are the reason we did not give Anguilla and Frangi all 5 stars:
First, with respect to Frangipani, our washer and dryer were extremely small and did not work well at all. Hopefully they will update soon. Also, the kitchen is not equipped with either a disposal or a dishwasher, both of which we take for granted in the states. However, these were minor inconveniences. Finally, there were several young couples on their honeymoons that checked in during our stay. We made friends with one of them, but noticed they disappeared after a few days. On our last day, we ran into them at Malli and learned that they elected to move because they were bored at Frangipani and Malli has much more to offer in terms of water sports, restaurants, the spa, etc. We were not looking for such activities, but others may want to take it into consideration. Frangipani is very quite!
Second, with respect to Anguilla in general, it's EXPENSIVE (averaging anywhere from $15 to $35 per person for a meal) and the food selection is limited at best. In particular, quality meat and dairy products are hard to come by even in the grocery stores. The food at the restaurants is good, but pricy, and most places (except Frangipani) were not equipped to handle a 16 month old (not a complaint, just a fact). After some searching, we found several reasonable spots (such as Gee Wee's Bakery which was just up the road), and resigned ourselves to cooking prepackaged stuff (spaghetti, mac and cheese, etc). Upon our return, we all ordered a huge steak! A word to the wise, I would definitely recommend sticking to seafood when dining out on the island. All other meat was extremely suspect.
Finally, it's a long haul to Anguilla. We flew from KC to Ft. Lauderdale to San Juan to Anguilla. There is only one flight into Anguilla on American, which limited our travel options, so it took nearly two full days of travel both coming and going. You can fly into St. Martin and take a ferry to the island, which we considered. But, having now visited St. Martin and witnessing the ferry process, we are extremely glad we did not go with this option. If you are traveling light (only one or two bags (a carry on and a suitcase) per person), it could work. But with children or any extra luggage, it would be a HUGE pain.
In all, our beach was so lovely it was hard to drag ourselves away to return home. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great time!
Had a magical time
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Frangipani. We went during the off season and had the beautiful beach almost completely to ourselves. The staff was friendly.
The island has absolutely fantastic restaurants. We'll be back!
Luxury & Tranquility
We have just returned from a week at Frangipani. To say it was relaxing would be an understatement! The setting right on Meads Bay beach is wonderful, clear aqua sea and gentle waves. The rooms are well equipped, and we had a lovely sea view from our Super Deluxe room. The restaurant has a lovely setting overlooking the beach, but we ventured out and can strongly recommend Corals (just along the beach, and overlooking the dolphin reserve), Tasty's, Flavours and Smokeys. Book in for a swim with the dolphins it's a fantastic experience, and hiring a car for a few days is recommended too. We will be going back, as soon as we get an opportunity.
Better than advertised...
My husband and I just returned from a spectacular vacation to Anguilla. We went there looking for a week of peace and quiet. That's exactly what we got! Frangipani was beautiful and better in person than expected. The first thing my husband said to me is that they need to update their website. It just doesn't do it justice. We had a one bedroom suite with a full kitchen. We were just feet away from gorgeous Meads Bay, which we feel really is the best beach on the island. We really enjoyed our vacation and we feel that our hotel choice was a key reason for it.
Frangiapani,,,,,,,,,closest place to heaven
My wife and I just spent aweek in Anguilla,,we stayed at the Frangiapani hotel right on Meads bay. We have been to Anguilla before but have always stayed at the Sonesta which was torned down last year.The Frangiapani was a great replacement.The beach was within 10 steps from our room , they have snorkleing equipment to use if you want. There restauraunt is first class ,, people that work there are friendly and will accommadate just about any requests. Our room had a full kitchen washer dryer, etc, etc,.....we never used the stove but it was there,,,,,,,the restauraunts on the island have to be the best in the world,and I am not kidding people! We are counting the days until we return next year,,,, any questions you have I will try to answer,,,,,it is worth the trip
The Frangiapani Hotel '' A great hotel on a fabulous beach''
Susan & myself were holidaying in Antigua when we decided to visit Anquilla. We made arrangements to stay at the Frangiapani Hotel over a 5 day period in November 03 & wish we had stayed longer. The Frangiapani is situated right on the most marvellous Meads Bay beach, which in my opinion is quite stunning. The hotel is extremely well run, with efficient & courteous staff, who deal with requests promptly. The rooms are spacious & well appointed. We visited at the start of the tourist season & unfotunately the hotel restaurant wasn't open for dinner. However, there are some fabulous restaurants on the Island which cater for all tastes. Recommended are Olivers, Blanchard's & The Straw Hat to name but a few. The main Restaurants are a little 'pricey', but there are others to suit your pocket. The Frangiapani has a nice pool, which we almost had to ourselves. While we were there, a new development was being built next door, so I don't know whether that will impact on the fabulous setting & tranquillity the Frangiapani offered. The people of Anquilla are welcoming, hospitable & appear genuinely pleased to meet you. You aren't pestered on the beach by 'vendors' & 'jet skies' etc aren't permitted. As a base, Anguilla offers easy access to other islands(St Marten, a 30 minute ferry boat crossing). The reason I am writing this review is because it's coming around to holiday time again & our consideration is to re visit Anquilla, but for a longer period. We were extemely happy with our stay at The Frangiapani & would highly recommend the hotel.
Great hotel on beautiful beach
Going to Anguilla and staying at the Frangipani was the best decision we could have made for our vacation. My boyfriend and I just returned and we truly had the time of our lives. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are huge, bright and clean with 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a full kitchen and a washer/dryer. Our bedroom had a king size bed and a huge cathedral ceiling. Every room is ocean front with a view of Mead's Bay, the most beautiful beach on the island, in my opinion.The staff at Frangipani was courteous and helpful. There was so much privacy at the resort but when you did feel like socializing, there were always other couples around to chat with. Most often people discussed what restaurants they had been to because the restaurants in Anguilla are not only plentiful but the majority are phenomenal! We never had a bad meal or poor service. We loved the Frangipani's restaurant and highly recommend the Warm Mozzarella and Tomato appetizer and the Filet Mignon stuffed with Foie Gras entree.There are other larger, more extravagant resorts on the island that are amazing, but they are twice the price and are not situated on as nice of a beach as The Frangipani.If you choose Frangipani, you will not regret it!
We truly loved it!
The Frangipani was a truly wonderful experience. If you're looking to stay in a smaller hotel with less people and seclusion, this is the place for stay on the island. We were upgraded to the penthouse suite when we arrived, and it's spacious rooms made our stay so perfect. Although, any room would have done the same. The restaurant provided delicious meals and the staff was so friendly. The beach was empty. Ours were the only footsteps on the sand except for that of a sea turtle who came up one night. We loved being able to walk on the beach to restaurants nearby. Strolling under the moonlight and making our way back to the blush pink palace was truly romantic. We'd definitely visit again.
The best ever....
I can't find a better place. After years of travel this is truly the best island and resort. If you want nothing to do and no one to bother you this is the place. 7 years now and i will be there again.
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We had to watch the Holland-Spain match at the hotel bar, as the Hotel kept us waiting for a room. No party at the consul, no big group of screaming Dutchies, We did meet a Dutch JetBlue pilot (Erik) who had to fly out around 17:00. We enjoyed the game at the bar, and gained a couple of years because of the stress. Another match that is decided by the referee, such a shame. But anyways, congratulations Spain! And damn you Octopus!
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Best. Win. Ever.
Ok, so that's maybe a little strong, but I've got to tell you, there was something special about this one. About 40 different times, I threw my hands up and said, "Ppph, annnnd here's where we blow it." But somehow, someway, Oklahoma City had one more point than San Antonio in the end, winning for the first time on the road against a plus .500 team, 96-95.
That last minute was kind of a blur. I may or may not have blacked out. I remember Durant missing a shot or something, then the Spurs getting like six offensive rebounds before Tim Duncan tipped it in and then Russell Westbrook did something and then the Spurs threw the ball everywhere before a Michael Finley rainmaker missed. Something like that.
Just like last time, OKC did it with defense. And just like last time, after the first quarter, it didn't look like there was going to be any defense. The Spurs were backcutting, hitting wide open shots and just ripping the Thunder up as they scored 32 points. Luckily, Kevin Durant re-discovered his awesomeness and had 14 first quarter points, en route to a game-high 31. But defense: After the first, the Thunder just got physical. Duncan was not going to get anything easy. Green, Collison and Krstic did their best to push him around and frustrate him. Westbrook, Kyle Weaver and Thabo Sefolosha were playing up-in-your-face, on-the-ball man-to-man. They were closing out, rotating and best of all, San Antonio was missing shots. That helps.
I know KD was downright dirty tonight with his 31 on 12-19 shooting and eight rebounds, but the player of the game is Russell Westbrook. Forget his triple-double, this is his best game of the season. He had 16 points (6-15 from the field), 10 assists, three rebounds and turned it over just twice. But more than anything, he had complete control of the game. During the second half, I felt like I was watching Chris Paul or Deron Williams control the game. He was calm, he was assertive and he was confident. I really never doubted him. He took good shots and he made better decisions. His drive and dish to Nenad Krstic with about a minute left was absolutely perfect. He let the 24 tick down a bit, hesitated, beat his man, drew the defense and kicked to Krispy for a sweet 22-footer to go up 96-93. Heck, his drive and pass to Jeff Green with 15 seconds left was a thing of beauty but Duncan made a great play on Green's dunk attempt. And on top of that, he played top notch defense on Tony Parker holding Mr. Longoria to 11 points and four assists. Last time Thabo had to switch over late in the game. This time, Russ had it.
The road to getting this win wasn't always pretty, or fun. The first half was good with a solid second quarter to take a 54-48 lead into the locker room. Most of the third quarter was great with OKC running out to a 17-point lead. But then the Spurs woke up. Or the Thunder fell asleep. One of the two. Finishing good quarters is something that OKC has major problems with. The Thunder's up 77-61, then Finley hits a three and then a bad turnover followed by a Roger Mason jumper to cut it to 11. Deep breath. We're cool. Then another turnover. Then bad offense and a poor rebounding. Kyle Weaver misses two free throws that could have put OKC back up 11. Then a ridiculously horrible call on Weaver that gives Mason three free throws. By the end of the third quarter, the Spurs took a 17-point Thunder lead down to a very manageable six heading into the final 12 minutes. This is the type of stuff that can drive you crazy. But somehow, despite all that, with some cruddy calls, bad rebounding and shaky offense, the Thunder gutted it out. That's all that matters.
OKC started the fourth on a solid run, ripping off an 11-2 stretch on the Spurs. It was done with pure hustle and effort with the Spurs coming up empty on seven straight possessions with four turnovers. That run settled the Thunder down and really gave them a chance to hold on and win. Maybe they learned something from the Boston collapse Sunday night. Because tonight, they tossed on a tourniquet and got the ship righted with a run of their own.
- I just want to thank the Spurs for another poor outside shooting night. They went 8-25 from three (3-19 in the last meeting), with Manu Ginobili going 1-5, Finley 4-10 and Mason 1-6. At one point in the fourth I was actually hoping Mason would get an open look at a three. They were just uncharacteristically off. Thank you.
- On the flip side, OKC went 5-8 from three, including 5-7 in the first half. The second half's only three was a full court heave by Chucky Atkins at the end of the third and one miss in the first half was a 35-footer by Durant at the half. The Thunder took smart shots and were efficient when they had open looks.
- More on Westbrook: One play that really stood out happened with about four minutes left in the first. Russ drove around Parker and got near the free throw line. He stopped and held his dribble and let Parker run up on his back. Krstic rolled to the top of the key, but Westbrook held Duncan in place because he still had his dribble. Then Westbrook slipped a slick bounce pass to Krispy for a cash-money 20-footer. For a second, I thought that was Chris Paul. That's the type of stuff I'm talking about with Westbrook. With more time and more experience, we'll start seeing this all the time coupled with his unreal desire and ability.
- One more thing in my mini-Russell lovefest: How about that offensive rebound he had over Ginobili in the fourth quarter? That's the stuff I'm talking about. Just total effort and it resulted in two points. He came out of nowhere and went way up and over Manu to grab an offensive rebound and put it down for a huge two. These are the reasons that I think Westbrook is going to be a special player and a winner.
- I'd like to welcome Nenad Krstic's jump shot back. He went 8 of 11 from the floor for 16 points and grabbed eight boards. He was back to his near-automatic self from the outside.
- While the result was much like last time with a big defensive stop to ice it, the way we got there was much different. Both teams shot over 47 percent (OKC was 49 percent), when last time both shot under 40 percent. A big number is that the Thunder turned it over just nine times and had solid possessions throughout the game.
- Kyle Weaver is an excellent ball handler. He really controls his dribble well. Plus, he just continues to make smart basketball plays. His two three pointers in the first half were great shots, but his hustle play breaking up a San Antonio fast break in the fourth quarter was huge. Thabo is absolutely wonderful, don't get me wrong, but Weaver may start sinking his teeth into some major minutes in the future. Remember, he's just a rookie too…
- I'm glad Manu Ginobili is back to remind everyone how much we hate him. He flops, he whines, and he flails and kicks to get calls. He's like the NBA version of Tyler Hansbrough. He gets the job done and is a fantastic player no doubt, but he can drive his opponents nuts in the way he does it.
- Rebounding and free throw shooting nearly cost the Thunder. OKC went 17-24 from the line, but was 3-8 in the fourth quarter. And OKC was outrebounded 40-36 and the Spurs grabbed 12 offensive rebounds including eight in the second half. Safe to say, the combination of those two things nearly made me swallow my remote.
And before you ask, "What's the deal? Why do the Thunder play the Spurs so well?" know that I have no clue. Maybe it's because the Thunder know the Spurs play great defense so they ratchet it up too. Maybe it's because Sam Presti gives them an awesome pep talk. Maybe Malik Rose has some awesome super-secrets. Or maybe it's just a coincidence. But whatever the reason is, probably OKC's two best wins of the season are against the same team, which happens to be one of the best in the league.
Lots of people have been talking about the rise of the Thunder, but this game is your best example of what's to come. Durant plays like a superstar, Uncle Jeff makes winning plays, Krstic hit shots, Westbrook owned the game and the team played excellent defense. They withstood a major 13-2 Spurs run in the fourth quarter to just gut out a win. The last possession was a mess and when Finley's shot was in the air I felt like I just jumped out of an airplane with no parachute. But it rimmed out and OKC had an awesome win. The thing kind of hit me in the face because the whole fourth quarter I was preparing for a loss. But just like that it was over and OKC had more points. I was stunned and excited at the same time. Easily the best win of the year (hey, when you don't have a lot, it's easy to top the last one) and another great baby step in the journey to respectability.
That's two of three against the SAN ANTONIO SPURS. How do you like that? Maybe the Suns should give us a call and ask us how to beat these guys. Hi-oh! Oh, and that's No. 21. One more than last year. Cha-ching


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Biden, Ryan debate begins at 9 p.m. Thursday
THE MATCHUP: Tonight's vice presidential debate will pit Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, against Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin. It is being held at Centre College in Danville, Ky. This is the only time they will debate.
What it means: The stakes are high for Biden, who is charged with righting a listing ship after President Barack Obama's lackluster first debate against GOP challenger Mitt Romney last week, which lost him the momentum in polls ahead of the Nov. 6 election.
ON TV: Watch the debate live at 9 p.m. on major networks, cable news channels.
Join us online
TONIGHT: Political reporter John Guerriero will tweet live during tonight's debate. Follow him on Twitter at ETNguerriero. The hashtag is #debates.
FRIDAY: John Guerriero will host a 30-minute live chat on GoErie.com at noon to discuss who won, who lost and where the presidential campaign might go from here.


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Anchor Point, Alaska
|Anchor Point, Alaska
Location of Anchor Point, Alaska
|Coordinates: 59°46′39″N 151°46′13″W / 59.77750°N 151.77028°W
|United States
|Kenai Peninsula
|• Borough mayor
|Mike Navarre[1]
|• State senator
|Gary Stevens (R)
|• State rep.
|Paul Seaton (R)
|• Total
|90.9 sq mi (235.4 km2)
|• Land
|90.8 sq mi (235.1 km2)
|• Water
|0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
|118 ft (36 m)
|Population (2000)
|• Total
|Time zone
|Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9)
|• Summer (DST)
|ZIP code
|Area code(s)
|FIPS code
|GNIS feature ID
Anchor Point is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2000 census the population was 1,845. The community is located along the Sterling Highway, part of Alaska State Route 1. Anchor Point is the westernmost point in the North American highway system.
The name Anchor Point comes from a legend that when James Cook discovered the area, he lost an anchor. Settlers came beginning in the early 1900s.[2]
Anchor Point is located at 59°46′39″N 151°46′13″W / 59.77750°N 151.77028°W (59.777468, -151.770220).[3]
The town is the furthest west on the U.S. highway system.[citation needed] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 90.9 square miles (235 km2), of which 90.8 square miles (235 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.13%) is water.
A large portion of the Anchor Point economy relies on the Anchor River. Tourists come to fish the river during salmon runs in the summer. The river is also a source of coal. Along the coast, there are good spots for clam-digging, which draws tourists.
KNLS shortwave transmitter site[edit]
Anchor Point is the location of the KNLS shortwave transmitter site run by World Christian Broadcasting in Franklin, Tennessee. The station broadcasts a variety of Christian radio programming in Mandarin, Russian and English to audiences in China, the Russian Far East and the Pacific Rim.
Anchor Point is in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The Chapman School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school off the main highway.[4] Older students generally attend Homer High School.
The Anchor Point Public Library has one employee and its collection includes approximately 12,269 items.[5]
|This section needs to be updated. (March 2015)
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 711 households, and 467 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.3 people per square mile (7.8/km²). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 10.8/sq mi (4.2/km²).
The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.82% White, 3.36% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.60% from other races, and 3.79% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 711 households out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 115.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,094, and the median income for a family was $49,821. Males had a median income of $39,688 versus $26,731 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,668. About 8.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.
- ^ 2015 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. 2015. p. 9.
- ^ Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation: "Anchor River State Recreation Area and Stariski State Recreation Site"
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Chapman School page at KPBSD website
- ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Anchor Point Public Library". LibraryTechnology.org. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links[edit]
|Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Anchor Point.
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anchor Point, Alaska.
- Anchor Point at the Community Database Online from the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs
- Maps from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development: 2000, 2010
Coordinates: 59°46′39″N 151°46′13″W / 59.777468°N 151.77022°W


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|Exploring Marins secret places
The Sportsmans Report
For many who live in the North Bay, there still remain "secret places" to visit. Some allow camping for the adventuresome, and many are day-use only.
It is easy to combine local camping with a day-use trek. One that comes to mind is Angel Island, perched on the north side of the Bay.
It is a largely undiscovered jewel. Part of the state park system, the island is part of Marin County.
Hiking is not an option as far as getting there is concerned. A short ferry ride from Tiburon docks at the small cove serves visitors.
Be sure to allow extra time to find parking and getting to the ferry departure site. From the cove, visitors can hike or bike. Bicycles are allowed on the ferry, or you can ride a short bus around the island.
The island served as a military facility, then a quarantine facility for mostly Chinese immigrants. It was a sad part of our history. Today, visitors can check out the museums and the incredible view of San Francisco Bay, Mount Tamalpais and Mount Diablo far to the East. From the highest point on the trail, views of San Francisco, the Marin Headlands and Alcatraz are at your feet.
Check out their website, www.angelisland.com, for specifics including a map and ferry reservations. The crush of visitors during fair weather weekends during summer can make the visit a trial.
Try to go on an off-season day or during the week. Cold and fog will also keep back less intrepid visitors. There is a café and a walk-up for refreshment. Packing a picnic lunch is an excellent option for your day on the bay.
Mount Tamalpais in Marin is an excellent day trip, although the lack of a museum and many, many dirt bikes tend to water down the experience of solitude on one of the highest mountains near the bay. Also in Marin are the beaches on the west side. Stinson Beach is an excellent choice. It forms Bolinas Bay and is a beautiful day-use option. Take Highway 1 from Sir Francis Drake off the 101 or drive the more serene Point Reyes road out of Petaluma, which can include a stop the Marin Cheese Factory. Driving south from bucolic Point Reyes Station, the road passes Olema, a great camping spot, and the Bear Valley visitors center, another day-use site and an excellent museum.
It is a short walk to visit the Indian village and "the Great Earthquake" walk, a must at least once in life. Visitors can spend years discovering the beauty of Point Reyes National Park and Drakes Bay, from Olema drive to Highway 1 and on to Stinson Beach.
Bill Hanson is a Sonoma County native and a lifelong sportsman. He is the former president of the Sonoma County Mycological Association. Look for his column in The Community Voice each week.


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Recently, I rescued a male eastern box turtle earlier this year from a dog near my school. I have a nice enclosure set up for him (used a big tupperware box) and he's been very healthy. I've had him roughly a month, but I'm slightly concerned.
All guides I have read do mention that turtles need a good amount of protein, but also need vegetables and a bit of leafy greens and a bit of fruit. I've never seen my turtle eat anything but the live food I put in there along with the chicken.
I've tried a few things, but that turtle is tricky! I've tried grating up the food and mixing it all together, but then he sometimes forgets the chicken all together and just picks out the worms! He won't eat dead worms (or crickets), so crushing them up and putting them in the food is not an option, because he'll probably just leave it alone.
So, do you guys have any suggestions? He doesn't seem to nibble at the greens I put in to the box with him, and I have trouble with wild plants like dandelion and grass drying up and dying in the soil that I put in the enclosure (it's store-bought soil for herps, maybe it doesn't have plant nutrients?)
Any tips would be appreciated. I'm slightly worried about him because I want him to have a diverse diet. He also used to have REALLY red eyes, but they're kind of a duller orange now... I want to make sure he gets the adequate nutrition he needs.
Edit: I realized you'd probably ask what foods I've tried. I have tried: Carrots, Raspberries, Baking Potato, Sweet Potato, Blackberries, Blueberries, Tomato, Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Kale, Turnip Greens, Collards, Papaya, Mango. I've tried giving him small and large portions...it just seems he will either just kind of pick at the veggies/fruit (probably accidentally picked up when eating the worms) or leave them alone entirely.
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The 10 Worst Majors for Landing a Job Right Out of College
Yahoo Finance has compiled this list of the 10 worst majors for finding a job after college, and a few of the entries are pretty surprising. To compile the list, they looked at the current "portion of workers employed in jobs for which they're overqualified." Coming in at No. 1 is Business Administration/Management, mainly because it's such a popular major and competition is fierce in a competitive job market. A few other majors, like Drama/Theater Arts, History and Anthropology, may not be as surprising because of the non-traditional nature of their long-term job prospects. But even seemingly in-demand degrees in Biology, English and Economics also make the list. The rundown includes a few interesting facts about the majors, like what the most common job held by a recent Psychology grad is—a barista. Good news Puppet Arts majors, your degree didn't make the list …
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Phew, I'm glad my degree in puppet arts is holding its value. I'd hate to think those $100,000 in student loans were a waste!
If only I'd had a list like this when I was in college....French doesn't seem to be any more effective than English at finding a job right out of college - But I still love it and no one can take that away from me!
YES! Philosophy didn't make the list! I'm still in the clear!
I should start trying to find a job as a barista then.


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Cava Codorniu
When people ask me, how do you manage to remember meals from a year ago? Usually, looking at the picture will help me remember the taste and my reaction to the dishes. Sadly, this was one of the few times I might have to go with a picture rundown of the meal my friends and I had at Pinxo:
Falsa Lasana de Sardinas (Fresh Marinated Sardine Filet with avacado and peppers)
Definitely not my favorite preparation of foie gras.
Salpicon de txangurro del Puerto de Zumala (Dual of fresh marinated crab and shrimp with peppers)
Tartar de Salmon y Escalera de Verduras a la Parrilla (Salmon Tartare & Quintet of Grilled Vegetables)
Vieira y Chorizos (Scallop and Chorizo)
Higo Relleno de Jamon Serrano y Queso Mahon (Stuffed Figs with Serrano Ham and Mahon Cheese)
Alcatxofas con almeja y jamon serrano (Artichokes with clams and serrano ham)
Marques de Caceres Rioja
Bakalao a la Bizcaina (Filet of Basque Cod served with a tomato and pepper sauce)
Carrillera en salsa de Rioja (Braised Beef Cheeks served with Mustard Potatoes)
Txori Morci (Chorizo Sauce with Black Pudding Surroundings)
Morcilla de Burgos (Black Pudding w/ Apple Chutney)
Although I was slightly disappointed with the lacking of sangria of a tapas restaurant, Pinxo was a pretty good spot to munch on some Spanish tapas in the streets of Montreal. While the meal has a few misses, it was definitely a good experience. Was it memorable? Probably not, but not all meals needed to be that way. Since we didn't get any dessert at Pinxo, we were off to the streets of Plateau Mont-Royal in search for some sweets. What did we get you ask? How about dinner #3? A large takeout plate of smoked meat for each one of us from Schwartz, to savor in the comforts of our hotel room.
Smoked Meat from Schwartz
Final Rating (Pintxo): 7 out of 10
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets will meet in the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Penguins won the season series against Columbus 5-0. Here is a look back at those games.
November 1, 2013: Pens win 4-2 in Pittsburgh. Our recap:
"Really bizarre game. The Blue Jackets aren't as bad as the game seemed, but, really, try telling anyone that the Metro Division isn't the worst in hockey, and maybe all of organized sports, right now:
Regardless of that, you can't take away Marc-Andre Fleury's performance. He stole the game. The Blue Jackets had unlimited chances, and the Penguins' offense basically hit four solo homers."
November 2, 2013: Pens win 3-0 in Columbus. Our recap:
"Five biggest talking points from this game:
1. What will it be like for the Penguins when Malkin starts filling the net? He is snake-bitten a bit, but based on his career stats he starts picking it up in November.
2. Columbus isn't terrible. They just aren't ready to play with the big boys yet.
3. It is early, but if the playoffs started today, the Pens would be dancing with Montreal in the first round. If the Metro keeps going as it has been, the Pens will likely be facing an Atlantic team in the first round. Something to keep in mind.
4. Deryk Engelland has as many goals playing forward as Eric Tangradi did. Most people get jammed about seeing Engelland score. It is hilarious when players drop their balls on the haters. We'll be the first to admit we didn't know what to make of Engelland moving up to wing, so we've put on hard hats waiting for his balls.
When a guy who plays eight minutes is the number-one star, that basically tells you about the game.
5. All of a sudden, the Pens have won four straight, taking 6 of those points in the Metro and not giving any away, either."
December 9, 2013: Pens win 2-1 in Pittsburgh. Our recap:
"With the stench of the ugly Boston game still lingering in the air, the Penguins didn't look great, but they got the job done. Columbus sucks, but it is worth noting they are going to get Nathan Horton and Marian Gaborik back into their lineup at one point. Maybe then they will actually score."
December 29, 2013: Pens win 5-3 in Columbus. Our recap:
"Rob Scuderi was back, and the big outrage on the Internet was Deryk Engelland getting the call instead of Simon Despres. That debate and discussion will only get worse when Paul Martin's return boots Bortuzzo up to the press box…and then Kris Letang returns. Knowing Bylsma's track record, a healthy blue line could mean Engelland will dress instead of Maatta, which would be borderline insanity.
There's people who say Engelland will be moved to forward again when it's time to cross that bridge. But why not just have Engelland getting acclimated to playing forward as soon as possible?
But then again, the Penguins are winning games, and they are doing it with a particular style. You could put Gumby in the lineup and the Pens could win a game. The Bylsma system is far more complex than we even thought. And this game was a great example of it. Again we saw the third and fourth lines survive long enough to give Crosby and Neal time. The Blue Jackets couldn't take advantage, and then they played a horrible third period. It doesn't hurt that James Neal is in some type of 2000 Alexei Kovalev mode. Neal's wrister in the slot is almost as automatic as it gets right now.
As for the game itself, the Pens asserted their dominance over the Blue Jackets yet again, although it was pretty much up in the air until the Pens pulled away. "
March 28, 2014: Pens win 2-1 in Columbus. Our recap:
"This game was a total victory for the "wait till Beau Bennett comes back" crowd.
Bennett was easily the best Penguins forward throughout the game, and he got the GWG in the third. It was a breath of fresh air seeing a forward other than Malkin, Crosby, Kunitz or Neal scoring a big goal.
It is hard not to get excited about the possibilities of what this could mean for a team struggling to find secondary scoring, and we are prepared for the "Bennett X Factor" columns over the next few weeks.
Overall this was a fantastic game. If these two teams meet in the playoffs, it should be a high entertainment. The Jackets are probably an elite goal scorer away from really being dangerous, but they still have some players.
Ryan Johansen is a monster. The 21-year-old had a ton of opportunities and looks like he could be the next big thing. And he makes us think about Scarlett.
If it wasn't for Marc-Andre Fleury, this game would have gone a little differently. There are still some major issues on D. It was even more noticeable in this one because Olli Maatta was finally given a night off.
With the win, the Penguins clinched a playoff berth for the eighth straight season."
Of course, the playoffs are a totally different animal, so we'll see what happens. We'll obviously look at this match-up more in the next couple of days. Game one will likely be on Wednesday.


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In keeping with the custom of bringing in high profile names, Hall of Fame third baseman Wade Boggs will serve as the guest speaker for the 9th Annual Hot Stove Banquet that is hosted by the Charleston RiverDogs.
The event will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, at The Crystal Ballroom at the Charleston Marriott on Lockwood Blvd.
The Hot Stove Banquet is an annual event that is coordinated by the Charleston RiverDogs to whet the appetite of Charleston area baseball fans. Proceeds benefit The Citadel, College of Charleston and Charleston Southern baseball programs, as well as the MUSCs Storm Eye Institute, the RiverDogs primary charity.
The reception begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person and include dinner, a table gift, autograph and photo opportunities and the chance to participate in both a silent and live auction. Tables with preferred seating for eight individuals are available for $550.
Boggs spent his 18-year baseball career primarily with the Boston Red Sox (1982-92), but also played for the New York Yankees (1993-97), with whom he won his only World Series, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-99), with whom he recorded his 3,000th career hit. His hitting in the 1980s and 90s made him a perennial contender for American League batting titles. He was elected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
For his illustrious career, Boggs captured five batting titles, strung together seven consecutive seasons of 200 or more hits and earned 100 walks in four straight seasons. With his knack for getting on base, the superstitious Boggs often batted leadoff and scored at least 100 runs every season from 1983-89. Boggs retired with a lofty .328 career batting average.


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TV SHOWS such as The Simpsons and Star Trek could be the best way of teaching science to children, Scottish researchers have claimed.
Examples from comedy and drama shows are being used in classrooms to demonstrate how issues such as recycling, solar power and DNA tests relate to real life.
Researchers at the Institute for Science Education in Scotland say children learn more effectively when they see the practical application of paternity tests and fingerprinting on Eastenders and The Bill.
The shows are used to encourage discussion of topical science issues among pupils during the first two years at secondary school. The project, backed by the Wellcome Trust charity, is being piloted in five Scottish schools but it is hoped dozens more will use it by the time it ends in October 2005.
Project leader Dr Fiona Scott said: "The Simpsons has been used quite a lot. I think the people that write it are quite scientifically minded and understand quite a few of the issues. One episode describes an environmental problem when Homer falls out with the rubbish collection people and the waste piles up in their home. There is a lot more science on television than you realise.
"We are encouraging teachers to look at things that have been on TV relatively recently, so they could be using Casualty or The Bill, which are on every week and frequently touch on topical issues."
At Kirkland High School in Methil, Fife, pupils have been learning about science using the BBC children's programme, Cavegirl - a prehistoric drama. Principal science teacher Martin Cunningham said it had helped demonstrate the scientific principles involved in javelin throwing and the insulation value of fur clothes.
By the end of next year, Scott's team of teachers, scientists and TV producers hope to have identified the most useful drama programmes for teaching science. They also aim to produce teaching packs for other schools to try out the idea.


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Kelly McCarthy
Another day of golf is gone with the wind at Kapalua. The Hyundai Tournament of Champions round one has turned into round when? The first of the 2013 FedExCup season has delayed it's opening round six times and condensed play to 54 holes over the next two days.
After a four hour wind delay Sunday morning, players took off from two tees just after 11 am. They made it about an hour into play when they were called back inside due to winds up to 48 mph.
At 1:26 pm Slugger White made the announcement that the first round would once again be cancelled for the day and scores wiped. Shortly after, Chief of Operations for the PGA Andy Padzer spoke in a press conference to discuss the suspension.
"We felt that at the point where we suspended play conditions were worse than Friday," Padzer said. "We had balls blowing on three different holes. Once that started happening we had no other choice but to bring the players in."
Matt Kuchar agreed with the decision and said it wasn't a surprise.
"After what we went through Friday and having Saturday blown out as well and the wind as strong as it was today, most guys could've told you what was going to happen."
He knew exactly what was going to happen as soon as he stepped up to his first shot of the day on number 10. A big gust of wind sent his hat soaring off his head before he even swung the club. As he went back to address the ball a second gust swept his ball off the tee and rolled it nearly five feet away.
Assuming the weather conditions improve, play will resume Monday morning at 7:10 am local time with the intention to get through 36 holes. They will play the final 18 holes on Tuesday.


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Seeking an additional panelists or two plus a chair and/or commentator for the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in January 2015 in New York City. The panel theme, broadly construed, is Family, Gender, and Finances.
We currently have two presenters. One explores the effects of debt and bankruptcy on families in antebellum South Carolina. The other considers how families in the Early Republic negotiated prenuptial settlements and separations. A third and possibly fourth panelist would ideally round out the geography and/or chronology of the panel.
If interested in presenting, chairing, or commenting, please contact Lindsay Keiter. The deadline is February 15.


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Breaking News
'World's fattest man' Paul Mason loses 292k
- From: AAP
- January 04, 2013
A MAN once dubbed the world's fattest says he is looking forward to a normal life after shedding 292 kilograms.
UK Postman Paul Mason weighed in at 444 kilos before a gastric bypass in 2010 to reduce the size of his stomach.
He now weighs 152 kilos and says he needs further surgery costing close to $US60,000 ($58,000) to remove folds of loose skin.
The 51-year-old has told London's Sun tabloid he was ashamed to be called the fattest man in the world because he felt guilty.
He still wants to drop a few more pounds down to between 89 and 95 kilos.
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Shaunti Feldhahn, best-selling author, social researcher, and nationally syndicated columnist, spoke for two convocations at Southern on November 29 and focused on the misconceptions people have about members of the opposite sex. She asked students if they were willing to give God permission to change their minds about relationships, then offered a special prayer for the opening of their hearts before beginning the talks.
Lauren Brooks, senior public relations major, was already familiar with Feldhahn's viewpoints, but still found value in the meetings' message.
"Even though I've read her books, it was still a good reminder of how opposite each gender is—how they communicate and function," Lauren said.
Feldhahn started her talk by addressing the women.
"We think men are confident and cocky, but it's really just a surface emotion to mask their fear of being unsuccessful," Feldhahn said. "The truth is, women worry about being loved, but men worry whether they're adequate at what they do."
She mentioned that the Bible repeatedly urges women to submit and respect their husbands. She believes that this is because God had already created women to naturally love, but respect and submission were traits that needed to be learned.
After encouraging the female students to build up their men, she turned her attention to the guys.
"There is no permanent 'I feel loved' switch after you marry her," Feldhahn said. "The question then becomes 'would he choose me all over again?' That needs to be answered everyday."
Feldhahn also shared the results of a survey question she researched: "What do you wish your spouse knew the most?" The most common response from women was, "I wish my husband knew how much he is my hero." The most common response from the men was, "I wish my wife knew how much I love her."
After the convocations ended, Feldhahn took time to autograph books and speak with the students individually.
"I think it was good for Southern students to hear this message because it was a great way to start a discussion between those who may not be familiar with these differences," Lauren said. "It's never a bad thing to learn more about each other in order to better friendships, relationships, and communication."
The views and opinions of campus guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Southern Adventist University. An individual's or group's invitation to speak or present on campus should not be regarded as a university endorsement of their philosophies and beliefs.


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Advertorial Copy Writer
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- Today Media, Inc.
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- Apr 11, 2013
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Westchester Magazine is seeking a full-time advertorial writer to produce camera-ready copy for the advertorials featured in Westchester Magazine and its ancillary publications. Qualified applicants should:-have 3-5 years of editorial, promotional, marketing, PR, or related experience-possess excellent writing and editing skills, and a knack for writing about advertisers and sponsors in an engaging way that delivers value to an upscale, sophisticated readership-have the patience and temperament to work with diverse clientele, and be able to represent the magazines and company to advertisers and other stakeholders with a polished, professional demeanor-possess excellent organization and time management skills, and the ability to multitask under the pressure of continuous, and sometimes conflicting, deadlines-be able to work independently and autonomously without need for constant supervision or instructionInterested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, relevant writing/work samples, and salary requirements.IMPORTANT NOTES:-There is no telecommuting for this position.-Candidates from Westchester County and the surrounding region strongly preferred (NO relocation assistance provided).No phone calls. Applicants must be able to commute to our offices in WESTCHESTER (NOTE: very limited public transportation available to our location)


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Halloween is just around the corner and if you're among the slackers who haven't gone out to buy a costume yet or just can't figure out what to be, Fox is hoping you'll dress up as one of the characters from their shows.
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The Gap Between Informational Goals and the Duty to Gather Information: Challenging Piecemealed Review under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
Keith H. Hirokawa
Albany Law School
Seattle University Law Review, Vol. 25, No. 2, p. 343 (2001)
The State of Washington adopted the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) in 1971 to acknowledge 'the necessary harmony between humans and the environment in order to prevent and eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere, as well as to promote the welfare of humans and the understanding of our ecological systems.' The lofty goals are implemented through an informational mandate, under which SEPA requires agencies to make informed environmental decisions in a process of open and public study of environmental impacts.
One challenge to SEPA's informational approach is known as 'piecemealing.' Piecemealing involves the practice of dividing a proposal into small, component parts and separately studying the adverse impacts from each part. Of course, because the impacts of small pieces of a project often appear negligible, isolated environmental review of such parts rarely receives attention. The danger of piecemealed review is found in the resulting informational gaps: piecemealed review avoids analysis of both the project as a whole and of the cumulative impacts that result from the component parts.
Although state and federal courts have rejected piecemeal review, the courts have been inconsistent in their identification and treatment of piecemeal review, causing uncertainty in the role that SEPA's informational goals are intended to serve. This Article explains how the practice of piecemealed environmental review detracts from the informational approach of SEPA, as well as the difficulties that courts have faced in identifying it.
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text: Accommodations for GRAPH EXPO 16 Special Benefit for GRAPH EXPO 16: No deposit charged at time of booking. A credit card is required to guarantee all room reservations and the hotel will charge a deposit 2-4 weeks prior to arrival. GRAPH EXPO 16 attendees receive the lowest rates, most ranging from $106/night to $179/night, at the most popular and convenient hotels near the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. In addition to the specially negotiated rates, attendees who book their rooms through the official GRAPH EXPO hotel reservation office enjoy these benefits: If any official GRAPH EXPO 16 hotel lowers its rates, or lower rates are found, GRAPH EXPO 16 rates will automatically be lowered and new confirmations generated. Complimentary shuttle bus service is provided for guests between the official GRAPH EXPO 16 hotels and the Orange County Convention Center. Reserve YOUR room early—hotels sell out quickly and these special introductory rates are only available for a limited time! Hotel Reservations 2 Ways To Book a Room in Orlando 1. Make your hotel reservations online Through our official hotel reservation office you will receive special show rate discounts and FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES to and from the Orange County Convention Center, plus online registration is fast, secure and easy. 2. Download a Hotel Reservation Form and Mail/Fax it in. Note: You will receive the same benefits as online registration. Contact our official hotel reservation office, Expovision, at phone: (800) 305-0039 or (703) 770-3911 or, e-mail: email@example.com. WARNING! HOUSING POACHER ALERT! GASC show management is in receipt of reports from exhibitors and attendees regarding companies (Convention Housing Services, Exhibitors Housing Services, Fair Point, Global Housing, etc.) who have contacted show visitors to "assist" with hotel reservations. At past shows, exhibitors and attendees have used these 3rd party companies only to find out they: * Don't have an actual reservation. * Lost a deposit or full payment. * Do not receive the rooms they reserved. * Arrive at sold out hotels with no reservation. * Have no recourse for the payment of rooms. These 3rd party companies often disguise themselves as GRAPH EXPO employees or claim to represent official show hotels. They also claim better rates, limited rooms and sales methods to secure deposits or full prepayment. If you receive a call or email from any company claiming to represent GRAPH EXPO other than the official GRAPH EXPO Hotel Reservation Office – Expovision – please be aware that this may be a scam. We highly encourage you NOT to make reservations with these companies as they are NOT affiliated with GRAPH EXPO/GASC in any capacity. 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There were four major All-American games that opened 2013 for many top high school football players around the country: the Offense-Defense Bowl, Semper Fi Bowl, Under Armour All-America Game and the Army All-American Game all took place last week.
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Port Allen linebacker Darian Claiborne impressed onlookers with his nose for the football and physical play. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound Texas A&M commitment is one of the top middle linebackers in
Patterson tight end prospect Deondre Skinner and Denham Springs running back Kaleb Blanchard were both committed to
Denham Springs standout and LSU commitment Tevin Lawson gave it a go at defensive tackle during the event after playing offensive line much of last season. Lawson performed admirably despite lacking the technique that many of his peers displayed throughout the week.
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2012. Yes i am glad i do not know how to spell snookeigh. but this is the funniest thing i've seen in a while.
|what's interesting is this came out more than 9 months before 12-21-2012.
Sooo--snooki's baby is an 11 month old at birth?
If you have not seen Apocalypto the movie- WOW are you in for a thrilling NonStop ride.
although, it does have the most
mindblowing grotesque depiction of human sacrifice
things mystical:
visions of S. Mary of Agreda here:
and from Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Faustina relates, " Before I come as the just Judge, I am coming first as the King of Mercy. Before the day of justice arrives, there will be given to people a sign in the heavens of this sort: All light in the heavens will be extinguished, and there will be great darkness over the whole earth. Then the sign of the cross will be seen in the sky, and from the openings where the hands and the feet of the Savior were nailed will come forth great lights which will light up the earth for a period of time. This will take place shortly before the last day. —Diary of Divine Mercy, n. 83
(for those of you who do know
that the Mayans have an end-of-the-world-ish (big change) prophecy for 12-21-2012,
you may not know (as i didn't) that the ultimate end product of reality smarm crap crude-up the culture TV person named snookeigh is with child-although she is not sure from whom... i know.)
Christians have the Illumination of Conscience (similar to the great warning):
see more about that prophesy here.
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Who: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish
What: In keeping with the celebration of Santa Clarita's newest Catholic church, the parish is inviting the
community to celebrate Christmas at its fifth annual Christmas Dinner and Dance at the newly dedicated Slattery Hall. The "Night to Behold" includes music, dancing and dinner provided by Hundred Islands Grill. Tickets are $40. There will be a silent auction and 12 chances to win cash raffle prizes starting at $500
When: Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. (no host bar) and dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5
Where: 22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita
Contact: Vilma San Buenaventura at (661) 904-5430 or visit www.blessedkateriparish.org
Don Piper guest speaks
Who: Guest speaker, Don Piper, at Valencia United Methodist Church
What: Piper is the author of best-selling book, "90 Minutes in Heaven - a True Story of Death and Life." Piper has traveled across the country and around the world sharing his story. A book signing will follow. Admission in $10. Proceeds will support the Santa Clarita Valley Emergency Winter Shelter and a Nicaraguan mission - Project Chacocente, www.outofthedump.org. Tickets are available through the church office.
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia
Contact: (661) 255-1301 or e-mail email@example.com
Hope is Born
Who: Steve Lively & Friends
What: The Pregnancy Resource Center of San Fernando Valley presents a special Christmas concert featuring Steve Lively, a local singer. The performance will feature a live orchestra, singers, special guests and music from Steve Lively's "Hope is Born," Christmas recording. Tickets are $15.
When: Silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday, concert begins at 7 p.m.
Where: The Bridge Bible Fellowship at 18644 Sherman Way, Reseda
Contact: Pregnancy Center at (818) 830-2499 or Bible Fellowship at (818) 776-1500
Sharing grief
Who: Care Ministry at Grace Baptist Church
What: Surviving the Holidays seminar which is free and open to the community. The holidays are a time when the difficult emotions of grief hit even harder. People need guidance and encouragement to make it through.
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9
Where: 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita
Contact: (661) 296-8737
Surviving the holidays
Who: Grace Baptist Church
What: Grace will hosts two separate programs: Surviving the Holidays program for those who are grieving and Surviving the Holidays for those who are divorced or going through a divorce.
When: Grieving: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, Divorce: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 16
Where: Grieving: Room D220 at the church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita, Divorce: Room C214 at the church
Contact: Fiona Hutton at (661) 296-8737 ext. 156
Grief Share program
Who: Heart of the Canyons Church and New Life Church
What: Grief Share program. For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, you don't have to go through the grieving process alone. Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk along with you through one of life's most difficult experiences.
When: 7 p.m. starting Jan. 12
Where: Location to be announced
Contact: Diane Briones at (661) 252-4654 or Diane Walker at (661) 250-1202
Joy women's study
Who: Grace Baptist Church
What: Joy of Living Bible Study for women; an interdenominational, in-depth study of God's word in an informal, small group setting. Join in for a 28-week study of Genesis. Child care available for ages 0 through 5 years-old.
When: 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday
Where: Grace Baptist Church at 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Saugus
Contact: Fran Padgett at (661) 254-1039
Blue Christmas service
Who: Friendly Valley Community Church
What: Blue Christmas service. Many people feel sad and lonely at this holiday season. It is precisely when we feel lost on the road, when we have been tripped up by dark potholes of despair that we are most in need of a guiding light.
When: 4 p.m. on Dec. 21
Where: 19246 Avenue of the Oaks in Newhall
Contact: (661) 251-1311


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Richard Lee Cochran
Richard Lee Cochran, 83, of Monte Vista, Colo., passed away on November 21, 2013.
He was born in Del Norte, Colo., on January 18, 1930, one of three sons of Earl Fairbanks Cochran and Bethel (Frye) Cochran.
Dick had a zest for life and grew up with an appreciation for the outdoors, ranching, and sports. At 18 years of age he ran an outfitting business in Cottonwood Grove, near Creede, Colo. The following year he was awarded a football scholarship at Fort Lewis College in Durango where he played for two years, later receiving a scholarship to Colorado A&M (CSU ) where he lettered in football and received a degree in physical education.
In 1952 Dick married Patricia Harmon of Gunnison, Colo., having three children: Mark Lee, Sharon Kay, and Michael Brent, ranching at Shaffer's Crossing, Colo., and teaching at Platte Canyon High School for 30 years. In those 30 years Platte Canyon School grew from being small and rural to large and suburban with Dick performing duties ranging from janitor to administrator, teaching both junior and senior high students focusing mainly on the sciences. He coached many sports and was voted teacher of the year numerous times.
In 1980 Dick married Dorothy Pasha and a few years later they purchased a ranch in Monte Vista where they lived up to the present raising cattle, hay and enjoying their horses. Dick was an avid fisherman, hunter, and all around outdoorsman. In later years particularly enjoyed his grandchildren, taking special pride in their sports and activities.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Cochran of Monte Vista, Colo.; his stepdaughters Jo Lynn (Kevin) Perry, Diana (Andy) Reavis, and Lisa (Jim) Lorenzhis; his older brother Bob Cochran (Tootie) of Everett Washington, and younger brother Jim (Jaci) of Powderhorn, Colo. Also surviving is his former wife Patricia Cochran of Sterling, Colo.; children: Mark Cochran of Sterling, Colo.; Sherry Haugen of Center, Colo.; and Mike (Glenda) Cochran of Goodland, Kan.; and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren: Cash Cochran(Jessie) and Hayden Cochran of Fleming, Colo.; Weston (Alicia) Cochran of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; Jessie Haugen of Center, Colo.; Shane (Brena) and Corbyn Haugen of Woodland Park, Colo.; Hope Cochran of Goodland, Kan.; Aleks Reavis of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Bailey Reavis of Boulder, Colo.; Cierra Lorenz of Ft. Collins, Colo.; and Sawyer Lorenz of Steamboat Springs, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Bethel Cochran.
Services were held November 30, 2013, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Monte Vista, Colo.
Any memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice in Dick's name. ❖


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For four days in December, a team of documentary filmmakers and academics traveled to Beijing to spread the gospel of American documentary filmmaking. Among the delegates: Dallas' own Bart Weiss, the head of Dallas VideoFest.
The program is called the American Documentary Showcase. A collaboration of the U.S. Department of State and the University Film and Video Association, the Showcase sends filmmakers and experts around the world to show and discuss American documentaries — and, by extension, American life. Weiss' previous travels with the Showcase took him to Nigeria and Pakistan.
"China is different from the other places I've been," Weiss said after returning to Dallas. "In China right now, there's a documentary network. But you have to remember that TV is controlled by the state. They don't have any way of being critical of the government without getting into trouble."
Weiss' traveling companion in China was documentary filmmaker Harrod Blank, son of famed documentarian Les Blank (Burden of Dreams). Blank brought his documentary Automorphosis, a colorful look at the art car phenomenon.
It left quite an impression.
"Going to China and talking about art cars was amazing, because car culture is on the rise there but it's all about conformity," says Weiss, who teaches film and video production as an associate professor in the University of Texas at Arlington's art and art history department. "Everyone has the same thing. The idea of taking a car and transforming it into something individualistic … They were like, 'Oh my God! You can do that? That is so cool!'
"I totally expect that if I go back to Beijing in a couple of years I can see a bunch of art cars."
Weiss sees great value in the Showcase's mission.
For instance, one of the films shown this year was One Bridge to the Next, Kim A. Snyder's documentary about doctors aiding the homeless population of Pittsburgh.
"In a lot of places, they don't think of America as having poverty," Weiss says. "They might think, 'Why would somebody be a doctor treating people on the streets of Pittsburgh? Wow, that's really interesting. I didn't know Americans did things like that.'
"The program is trying to show not just the big heroic things but the small heroic things that we are as people."


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Research Topics
Aytekin Sir
Affiliation: Dicle University
Country: Turkey
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- Randomized trial of sertraline versus venlafaxine XR in major depression: efficacy and discontinuation symptomsAytekin Sir
Department of Psychiatry, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir, Turkey
J Clin Psychiatry 66:1312-20. 2005..Meta-analyses, based mainly on fluoxetine comparator data, suggest that the SNRI venlafaxine has superior efficacy to SSRIs in treatment of major depression...
- One-year follow-up study of posttraumatic stress disorder among earthquake survivors in TurkeyAbdurrahman Altindag
Department of Psychiatry, Harran University Faculty of Medicine, 63100 Sanliurfa, Turkey
Compr Psychiatry 46:328-33. 2005..Early mental health intervention may serve to prevent the chronicity of posttraumatic stress reactions among earthquake victims...
- Frequency of PTSD in a group of search and rescue workers two months after 2003 Bingol (Turkey) earthquakeSakir Ozen
Department of Psychiatry, Medical School of Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
J Nerv Ment Dis 192:573-5. 2004..The high scores of all scales showed that PTSD may also have comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders. Rescue workers who give first-level service in disasters should receive psychiatric support in specific time frames...
- Reduced PON1 enzymatic activity and increased lipid hydroperoxide levels that point out oxidative stress in generalized anxiety disorderMahmut Bulut
Dicle University, Department of Psychiatry, Diyarbakir, Turkey
J Affect Disord 150:829-33. 2013..Increased LOOH level and decreased paraoxonase activity of GAD patients may suggest increased lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in these patients. LOOH levels may be a state marker for diagnosing GAD...