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News Release - January 24, 2014
Franklin Financial Services Corporation
Kenneth C. Ditzler (717) 261-3665
(CHAMBERSBURG, PA) The Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services
Corporation declared a $.17 per share regular quarterly dividend for the first
quarter of 2014. The first quarter 2014 cash dividend matches the regular quarterly cash dividends paid for the first quarter 2013.
The regular quarterly cash dividend will be paid on February 26, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2014.
Franklin Financial is the largest independent, locally owned and operated bank holding company headquartered in Franklin County with assets of approximately $1 billion. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, F&M Trust, has twenty- five community banking offices located in Boiling Springs, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Greencastle, Hustontown, McConnellsburg, Mechanicsburg, Mont Alto, Marion, Newville, Orbisonia, Shippensburg, St. Thomas, Warfordsburg and Waynesboro. Franklin Financial stock is quoted on the OTCQB Market Tier of the OTC Markets under the symbol FRAF.
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Brasserie de Rochefort Trappistes Rochefort 10
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This beer is brewed with religious care by fifteen Trappist monks at the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy (located near the town of Rochefort in Belgium), which is one of only seven Trappist monasteries in the world that still brew beer today. The monks strictly follow old recipes that have been passed down since the brewery was founded in 1595. Experiencing this beer is akin to enjoying the same flavors tasted by those centuries ago. The strongest of three beers the monks brew, the 10 has a dark reddish-brown color and an aroma of roasted malts and figs. The 11.3 percent alcohol profile is evident in the flavor, along with rich and chewy chocolate, plum, raisin and black currant. As with most beers with an alcohol content this high, this beer will change as its ages. This ale can be hard to find, as the monks brew only a limited amount each year. Here's to drinking for a good cause — the proceeds generated from sales are used to contribute to charitable causes and to support the monastery.
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Even as Obama's administration struggles with healthcare reform, medical researchers around the country are publishing studies that exemplify "less can be more" in terms of how much care is too much, how much is too little, what should be implemented as "standard care" for common conditions, and what the cost and risk burdens are for patients, providers, hospitals and insurance companies when standard care protocols for simple conditions are not adhered to.
In the new study "Hospital Adherence to the Standard of Care for Acute Gastroenteritis," publishing in the December issue of Pediatrics and appearing early online as of Monday, November 2, the common childhood condition of acute gastroenteritis (AGE), or routine nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, is examined across multiple U.S. hospitals and 188,873 patients aged 6 months to 6 years.
This is the largest multi-institutional study of AGE care at children's hospitals. Through evaluation of nationally recommended resource utilization, the study demonstrates great variation in care delivered for this very routine condition which so many young children commonly experience in multiple episodes each year.
AGE is one of the most common health problems affecting children in the U.S., causing 1.5 million outpatient visits, and 220,000 hospitalizations per year.
In spite of published standards and CDC guidelines for addressing AGE, there is no uniform implementation of those standards, resulting in potentially $1 billion in direct medical costs that could be avoided. The researchers suggest that if AGE care were implemented according to simple standards, related hospital admission rates would decrease by 45%.
From the study data, some hospitals are more likely to routinely perform additional non-recommended tests, while some do not. Those hospitals that do not, as recommended by national guidelines, demonstrated 50% lower charges without any measurable effect on patient outcomes.
Of the nearly 200,000 patient records examined, 92% were seen in Emergency Departments or observation settings, while 8% were admitted to hospitals. Average ED and observation unit charges were $591, and average admission charges were $4,188.
Study principal investigator Joel S. Tieder, MD, MPH, inpatient pediatrician and hospitalist at Seattle Children's Hospital, suggests this data exemplifies many other common conditions, showing wide levels of care being provided even for those conditions where standard practices have already been determined and established.
"More is not necessarily better," says Tieder. "More care leads to more costs, but there's not necessarily any benefit to the patient. It's vital to have clearly published standards and to implement them, across facilities and providers." He adds, "Those hospitals that do practice care standards provide the highest quality care, while at the same time using fewer resources. Despite evidence that most hospital care for AGE is avoidable, especially after proper initiation of simple Oral Rehydration Therapy, AGE unnecessarily remains one of the most common reasons for pediatric ED visits and hospitalizations." He asks, "Why should we subject these patients to needle sticks for tests or intravenous fluids when simply drinking oral rehydration according to standards makes them feel better faster, and also subjects them to less risk, pain and cost?"
"Healthcare reform is looking at this very issue, trying to standardize care that is indicated and received, and manage the utilization of resources. Interestingly for AGE, we find that Third World countries have a great deal to teach us in caring for this simple childhood condition. Lacking the technologies of the U.S., the 'back to basics' care offered elsewhere reminds us that for conditions like AGE, sometimes less is more."
Seattle Children's Hospital has a Clinical Effectiveness Team, whose goal is to provide the best care in efficient and standardized ways according to evidence-based protocols.
For interviews with Dr. Joel Tieder, please contact:
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For a copy of the study PDF, please contact:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); study published early online in Pediatrics on Mon. 11/2/09, ahead of Dec. 2009 print issue (847) 434-7131.
Consistently ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children's serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical referral center for the largest landmass of any children's hospital in the country (Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). For more than 100 years, Seattle Children's has been delivering superior patient care while advancing new treatments through pediatric research. Seattle Children's serves as the primary teaching, clinical and research site for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The hospital works in partnership with Seattle Children's Research Institute and Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation. For more information, visit www.seattlechildrens.org or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
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Wall Street pulled back Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrials tumbling more than 100 points as a rush of quarterly results from bellwethers like AT & T Inc., DuPont and McDonald's Corp. failed to impress investors.
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eBay is changing the way British listings appear on the US eBay.com website. Previously, items listed on eBay.co.uk also appeared in the default search results on eBay.com, but are no longer guaranteed to appear there.
eBay UK said it is testing different options because, "As eBay.co.uk has grown over time, the volume of items listed on eBay.co.uk that appear on eBay.com can make it difficult for US-based buyers to find and buy the items they want." eBay executives have stated that they would be focusing on "finability" and the buyer experience in 2007.
The news appeared on the eBay UK announcement board last week. eBay said sellers who want to ensure that their listings appear in the default search results on eBay.com must list them directly on the eBay.com site. There are separate fees for doing so, and eBay said such listings would not be eligible for any pricing promotions run on eBay.co.uk.
A blogger who noticed the change before the announcement wrote, "There is nothing to stop UK sellers who want to sell to the US market listing directly on eBay.com, and in fact that's the strategy we'd recommend, given the well-known problems with American buyers not understanding what "GBP" means." (GBP is the British currency.) (http://www.tamebay.com/2007/02/uk-listings-not-showing-on-ebaycom.html)
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New Hardware
Xbox One was designed to be the centrepiece of every living room with modern hardware, it features the all-new Kinect, the new Xbox One Wireless Controller, a 500GB hard drive, an eight-core, x86 processor, wireless networking connectivity, HDMI, three super-speed USB 3.0 ports, and a high-speed Blu-ray disc player. Features include:
- Xbox One console. Designed with the 21st century living room in mind, the Xbox One console has a premium design with a gloss black finish, horizontal orientation and a slot-loading Blu-ray disc player.
- Updated wireless controller. Enhanced with more than 40 technical and design innovations, the new impulse triggers offer precise haptic fingertip feedback and a newly engineered D-pad delivers greater responsiveness and control.***
- Redesigned Kinect. Includes a 1080p, HD camera for high quality video capture. All-new, active-infrared capabilities increase precision, working in nearly any lighting condition and expanding field of view to accommodate a greater variety of room sizes. Microsoft proprietary Time-of-Flight technology measures the time it takes individual photons to rebound off you to create unprecedented accuracy and precision. The new noise-isolating multimicrophone array filters ambient sounds to recognize natural speaking voices even in crowded rooms.
Gaming on Xbox One
Gaming on Xbox One immerses you in bigger, more cinematic worlds that look and feel more lifelike, with more believable characters and richer stories. Game worlds come alive through the unlimited processing power of Xbox One and the cloud. Features include:
- Smart Match. Estimates wait times for multiplayer gaming and lets you enjoy other Xbox One activities including live TV, Skype or sports experiences while waiting for a new game to begin. On Xbox One, your Xbox Live reputation fundamentally matters and helps find the best match based on skill, game style and language for a deeper online multiplayer gaming challenge.
- Expanded achievements. Allows new achievements powered by the cloud and offers more ways to earn, frequent updates and the ability to share wins with friends. An expanded achievements system captures gameplay videos, continues to grow achievements over time, and Gamerscores carry over from Xbox 360.
- Living Games.*** Leverages the power of the cloud, games can evolve and learn from actual players - play against your friends' shadow. Dynamic, living worlds evolve and improve the more you play; games stay in sync with what's happening today. Real-world events can be instantly added to games, the latest stats can be automatically added to sports titles.
- Game DVR. Captures and saves in-game highlights and epic moments to the cloud. Use editing and sharing tools to post game footage to your Xbox Live profile and social networks.
Xbox Live
The new generation of Xbox Live is redesigned to harness virtually unlimited power to connect, save and store profiles, games and entertainment so they can be accessed anytime on any Xbox One console. Connecting to Xbox Live makes accessing content effortless by installing games in segments, playback starts quickly and updates happen in the background. Features include:
- Xbox SmartGlass.*** Turn smartphones or tablets into second screens that intelligently interact with Xbox One and serve extended experiences for games, TV shows, movies, music, sports and apps. Navigate with touchscreens, pause or rewind a movie, or swipe, pinch and tap to surf the Web on the TV using more devices than ever before.
- Multiplayer gaming. Enjoy a smart, quick and intuitive gaming experience in which multiplayer gaming has been enhanced to support playing with friends with no waiting in lobbies, and matchmaking features such as Smart Match and reputation let you architect your personal, favorite matches.
- Apps. Discover and download a variety of Xbox One apps using simple voice searches.* Pin favorites to the dashboard and jump in and out of apps instantly, or Snap them side by side to do two things at once.
- Web for the TV. Explore the Web with Internet Explorer for Xbox One. Use Kinect and voice commands to browse your favorite sites with ease.* Use Xbox SmartGlass to control your experiences with a swipe of your finger and send websites from tablets and smartphones to the biggest screen in the house.
- Xbox Live Gold. Existing Xbox Live Gold Membership for Xbox 360 will seamlessly carry over to Xbox One, becoming more valuable than ever.****
* Kinect voice functionality only available in supported locales and languages; anticipating global scale over time.
** Xbox One system software uses a significant amount of storage; less internal storage will be available to users. 500 GB = 500 billion bytes.
*** In supported games.
**** Subject to content geographical restrictions.
Q: Does Xbox One require an "always on" Internet connection?
A: The Xbox One requires Internet connection but doesn't always need to be connected continuously. It's always connected to the cloud, if you lose connection then you'll still be able to play games and watch Blu-ray films.
Q: How do consumers benefit by being connected to the cloud?
A: The cloud enables more game power for enhanced gameplay experience. Thanks to the cloud, all downloads and updates will be automatic, whilst all games will be saved in the cloud allowing access from any Xbox One. Playing multiplayer with friends, streaming films and TV will be one of many great social features to enjoy. The Xbox One display can be customised for a more personalised view. Connect with your friends: watch and share activity online.
Q: When will Xbox One launch and in what markets?
A: The launch of the forward thinking and design led Xbox One is later this year.
Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer?
A: Yes. The Gamertag and Gamerscore will be transferred over from your Xbox Live and Xbox 360 to Xbox One.
Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games?
A: Xbox 360 games aren't compatible with the Xbox One hardware. A new generation of games and apps have been designed to play on the Xbox One, taking full advantage of its modern processors and power.
Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games?
A: Players will be able to trade in and resell games, more information to follow.
Q: Will my current Xbox Live Gold membership work with Xbox One or will I have to buy a new one?
A: Your existing Xbox Live Gold membership will work on both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Q: Why require Kinect with every Xbox One?
A: The new build incorporates the Kinect with the Xbox One to provide enhanced experiences, interaction and simplicity of operation.
Q: Do I need to have a specific cable or satellite TV provider to watch live TV on Xbox?
A: Watching live TV on the Xbox is available through: the Internet, television service providers or HDMI. The technology to provide live TV is ongoing and developing.
Q: Xbox One is a more powerful product compared to Xbox 360, but does it also use more power?
A: Although the Xbox One is more powerful than the Xbox 360, it doesn't use more power. The design of the Xbox One means that it only uses the power it requires for any task.
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performs perfectly well as expected. my only reservations are a lack of TV support in the UK and some inconsistent UI issues. I'm sure these will be corrected with updates in time.
Brilliant next gen console! The console although not the nicest aesthetically is a far superior machine to the 360, the control is greatly improved both on the bumpers, triggers and the weight of the control. The Kinect is brilliant and the voice control I dare to see is now perfect, I have had no issues with motion control or voice recognition. The game selection is limited, but the launch exclusives are much better than the ps4's (currently). Also the idea of the xbox as the multimedia centre of the house is another big winner, even I have both of the new consoles, and they both have their merits, but as it stands at the minute the Kinect wins the war of the consoles for me. Also because I ordered the console so early before the price's were officially released I picked up the day one edition and Fifa 14 for £399.99!!! My advice is you've always been an xbox person...stick with the xbox!
Brilliant machine showing definite progress from 360. Only slight issue is the altered party chat system on xbox live old system was much simpler and more efficient.
The xbox one console is a fair bit larger than its predecessor ! It is easy to set up and I must say gameplay looks great, features are improved and so far no problems, all good. The only thing I am struggling with is downloading extra content as it keeps being blocked and sorting out the settings between the xbox 360, xbox one and xbox.com is proving difficult so I haven't managed to solve this yet. My only disappointment and hence the 4 stars instead of 5 is that the blu-Ray player does not have 3D capabilities, I would have expected that to be present as the PS3 has had blu-Ray for a long time now. Microsoft are merely playing catch up, they need to steam ahead to win the console war.
I think it's fair to say that as I get older I no-longer get as excited as I once did when a new console is launched (although I still booked the day off work and monitored the delivery status!). I remember being blown away when I bought the original Xbox and playing Halo for the first time. The detail was amazing whether this was looking down at single blades of grass or the flowing water effects. However, with the latest round of consoles I cannot help but feel a little underwhelmed as I sit there playing COD Ghost or FIFA(well I try to play FIFA, but EA never seem to resolve the online match making bugs and dodgy servers)! Surely we have evolved beyond this as PC's were graphically better than this 2 or 3 years ago. I accept that as developers squeeze more and more out of the console, then games and visuals will improve, but I still feel that it could be better from the off! Other than that the console is packed full of features which makes this a complete entertainment system, even if it has been modelled on a video player from 1986! Hurry up Titan Fall!
Recieved the Xbox One on release date, excellent console the voice commands are great, graphics are brill and the console is so quiet. Great investment into my house of 3 Xbox mad boys!
Pre ordered this and zavvi delivered with excellent service. On to the console itself,been really excited about this for ages and it is top class,solid well built even the kinetic sensor has good weight to it. Menus on the home screen take a bit of getting used to ,and you do feel a bit silly talking to the tv but the commands work very well but I keep forgetting the right phrases,good range of games to get me started so next gen console is now today,looking forward to years of excellent gaming,Microsoft have delivered......cheers.joe
Xbox One is a great media centre for your lounge provided you are willing to pay for new content. Games on the other hand are slightly better than Xbox 360 so I would not recommend it if gaming is your goal. Best features: Kinect Watch TV and remote control function . Media apps like Netflix Bad: Sometimes the Kinect gets a bit stuck with options but the voice recognition mostly works perfectly. Games are not great but they may be better next year.
The console's looks. although fairly retro,(almost video 'playeresque') do grow on you. I actually do quite like the look of it now! The voice activation along with the ability to switch instantly between functions such as TV to game or blu ray is a novelty but not ground breaking or particularly reliable. The controller is a step up from the old 360, I especially like the vibrating triggers! The games on release are fairly mundane, I was disappointed that watch dogs did not get released on day one. I bought 3 games alongside the machine and I would put them in this order of preference. Forza5 . Ryse FIFA . I can see the console really coming into its own over the next year or so , I like the fact that Microsoft cannot afford to let the quality of future titles slip due to the fact that the ps4 looks to be ahead of the game technically! Watch this space. ....
Awesome console, next gen gaming at its finest. Only downside is in the world of new consoles it always rains to show off the new stylish effects. Even when its raining its brilliant :)
Best console yet by Microsoft.Highly recommend
Although there are news articles saying that Microsoft removed DRM, however this is not the case. So therefore you can NOT play Xbox 360 games on this console, nor is there reduced rate if you already bought the 360 versions of games. Also as I can not get satellite or cable in my area I used the Sky app alot on the 360, so I could still watch Sky via streaming it. On the Xbox One the Sky app has been removed as there is now a HDMI in port to connect a Sky receiver to, so now I can not watch satellite anymore on Xbox. Having said that, what the Xbox One does.... it does very well
Love my Xbox One, well built, fast and has some excellent little features. If your looking for an all in one entertainment system with excellent games this is for you
great console no more need to be said
Great bit of tech well worth the wait swapping between games and tv seamlessly.
Pro's: Improved graphics over last generation, a little inferior to PS4 but can't be noticed on my TV Good quality games such as Assassins Creed 4 and Forza 5 Kinect voice commands work well 90% of the time Apps such as Netflix and Blu Ray support for media Controller feels good, rumble triggers are great when used in games like Forza Snap instantly between apps, including games if digital, be warned switching between games loses saves though Fast boot up time Con's: Game install times can be long, and have to be installed, expect ten minutes Party chat doesn't work like it use to, big letdown UI is pretty but lacks major functions like seeing available hard drive space Digital downloads of games are more expensive than physical copies Big patches for games, if you don't have unlimited internet this could be an issue
The Xbox one is a great piece of hardware but there aren't enough good games to justify trading up from the xbox 360 just yet. I have FIFA 14, COD ghosts and battlefield 4. Whilst the graphics are superior and gameplay smooth, they are good enough on the 360. So if your deciding whether or not this is a must this side of xmas, my opinion is wait until there are better games available for it.
This is a review on the xbox one console that i purchased from zavvi. I pre-ordered the day one edition console and recieved it day of launch release, I am very happy with my console and would advise any one to purchase this excellent console from microsoft. It's the best out there! with hi spec graphics, excellent online gaming and lots more to do. Games that i own are fifa 14, call of duty ghosts, dead rising 3, forza 5 & ryse son of rome game. dead rising 3, ryse son of rome & forza 5 are must have games! hope my review has helped certain people out, cheers, Rob.
Ok. So after all the hype, it has landed and I must say, after initial set up gremlins all is well in my Xbox One land. The new 2.0 kinetic is very impressive, shouting orders to squad mates or just controlling your xbox by voice is really impressive. Over all I am very impressed with the Xbox, we just now need better TV integration to go with all the smart apps.
Love the xbox one. Its the most futuristic tech i have ever owned. Love the voice controls. The launch line up of games is also really good.
Very swish and some funky new features (being able to shout "Xbox record that!" records the last 2 minutes of gameplay is pretty funky). Only not got 5 stars due to some release bugs such as party chat not working properly and lack of release games, ryse is awesome but battlefield 4 is buggy as hell (but still fun). That said being able to video chat from skype on it is nice, the kinect is useful but i tend to turn it off when actually watching shows and use the remote.
The machine is well built, with no noise from the console when switched on. There are a number of interesting features to this new hardware, the first being that when the console is switched on it automatically switches the tv on and puts it to the correct hdmi port. The day one edition came with a code for a special achievement and a limited edition commemorative controller. All items include are of high quality. I will openly admit to being an Xbox fan boy but that said there is no doubt this console is of a higher standard than its predecessor. The PS4 and Xbox one appear at the moment to be on a leave playing field so the only question would be which side of the fence do u sit on? PS4 or Xbox one? I know where I sit!
Beyond a games console , love the way I easily switch between blu ray films to games to TV without messing about with my amp or tv inputs , can even change the volume all with voice commands Can't wait for the full TV integration to take it up a notch. As for the games obvious graphical improvement over the 360 , which is nothing less than expected , when games engines are fine tuned to the hardware they'll become better still , overall new era of home entertainment dawns
Great Console.
Great console for gaming and the added bonus Blu-Ray player and the apps for netflix etc. Keeps the other half entertained and out of trouble, totally worth the money with a good selection of games available.
Overall excellent but a few little issues tho, for instance theirs no tv passthrough unless it's turned on so I had to try an teach the mrs how to watch sky. She wasn't happy with the Faffing at first. The tv picture doesn't fill the screen on certain channels . The voice commands are abit hit and miss at times if there's a few people in the room. Sometimes when I switch to games after watching tv the game freezes for about 5 secs then it flicks me back to the home screen which is annoying. I would definitely recommend to a friend but I would tell them that it doesn't quite work aswell as it shows on the TV adverts.
alot better than the 360 . you cant hear it much which i like.the graphics are amazing fifa looks jaw droping and smooth.really glad i got one.
I'm not some crazy fan boy, I've been fortunate enough to buy both machines, but for me the Xbox is a clear winner. I've seen the graphical comparisons online but to my eyes when playing they both look fantastic. What makes the difference for me personally is the extras, I like using the voice commands, snapping things to the side and the use of the cloud in Forza for drivatars is amazing. I love both the Xbox and PS4 but the Xbox just feels that bit more next gen.
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As frequent visitors to the Hilll Country Hyatt, we were excited about a similar resort opening closer to home. We stayed at the Lost Pines resort for 2 nights in late July, when it had been open about 2 months, but quickly realized that the resort still had a lot of bugs to work out. On the positive side, the LCRA programs were interesting and informative, but some were overpriced. We particularly enjoyed the free stargazing and native animals presentations. We also appreciated the ready availability of complimentary bicycles and the friendly staff.
The deficiencies we encountered were in the areas of landscaping, construction completion and food service and, well, bugs. Our room on the 4th floor (which the bellman pointed out did not have a balcony to get locked out on) overlooked what will one day be a butterfly meadow, but is currently just sparsely covered with grass. Likewise, parts of the lazy river meander through nothing but overgrown weeds. The hotel had just planted some pine trees to go along with the "Lost Pines" theme, but they don't naturally grow on the property. A stroll along the pathway by the river revealed an unpleasant, sewer odor. We saw workers digging up the area, but it was not resolved during our stay. We also encountered numerous flying insects both indoors and outdoors. During an evening bike ride, my daughter got one in her eye and we all got some in our mouths!
We purchased a Family fun package which included an "activity" credit which we had hoped to use for my daughter at the youth spa. After we arrived, we learned that the youth spa was not open yet and the adult spa was fully booked for any services we were interested in.
Our biggest frustration was with the hallway lighting. There appeared to be some electrical problems during our first day there. For several hours, the hallway leading to our room was dimly lit and at times totally dark. It was a very long walk down a very dark hall to get to and from our room. When the lights were on, it was evident that there were numerous punch list items to complete, with areas needing paint and other elements of completion. Furthermore, the temperatures in the common areas of the hotel were extraordinarily cold, so we were appreciative of the temperature controls in our room.
While the staff was extremely friendly, their inexperience showed and many questions required consultations with other employees to answer. The biggest complaint involved the staff of the Firewheel restaurant. While we were there, the hotel occupancy was pretty low, but we always had to wait an extraordinary amount of time to be seated by the hostesses, even when it was obvious that there were plenty of tables available. The wait staff was slow as well. One morning we waited 15 minutes for a bagel and it arrived burnt! Waiting for the check was agonizingly slow. I had to take my daughter outside to warm up while my husband waited for the check.
Overall, we thought the resort was very overpriced. The horseback riding cost more than we paid in Maui for a ride 3 times longer. Because the hotel is so remote, they realize thay can get away with high prices for their food. Fortunately, breakfast was included in our package. Had it not been, I probably would have settled for Starbucks and baked goods sold in the ice cream parlor.
Until we get reliable reports that they've worked the bugs out at Lost Pines, we'll continue making the drive to San Antonio's Hill Country resort.
A lot of problems
This was not my first stay at a Hyatt resort. My family has stayed at the Hyatt Hill Country several times so I have some perspective from which to write this review. First, the niceties. The building facilities were beautiful. The rooms were large and nicely furnished. I didn't play golf but the course was beautiful. Very nicely groomed. It looks very tough though. Lots of elevation changes, narrow fairways and trees, trees and more trees.
Now for the problems. They have not completed all of the landscaping. I was awakened at 6:30 two mornings in a row by a bobcat moving pallets of grass right outside my patio door. That really made me mad. The waitstaff in the main Firewheel restaurant were very slow. I had to wait an excessive amount of time for everything, water refills, check etc. During our dinner meal I saw our server when we were seated and when she brought the check 15 minutes after we had finished our meal and none in between. My family had already left the table by the time I got the check. And this was at a time when the hotel was said to be about 60% occupancy. The food was marginal but very expensive. Breakfast for four, $50 and that's with the kids ordering off the kids menu. Lunch and dinner more than that. Cokes, iced tea $4.50. Margaritas at the pool $10+tip. The activities were also expensive. We had hoped to take our kids horseback riding but it was $100 per person for a one hour ride. I believe the green fees for the course are $140 per player. The pool was disappointing. The kids pool had a large beach area which caused the water to be very murky. It was also very shallow and very warm. The lazy river was OK. We decided to leave a day early. We were there 2 nights, from lunch on Monday to Wednesday morning. We stayed in a standard room, ate four meals on site, did two activities and our bill was $1200 at checkout. I will not be going back unless its on someone else's dime.
Loved Hyatt Lost Pines
We stayed at the Hyatt Lost Pines in late July, after the hotel had been open for about 6-7 weeks. The experience was great.
The place is set up much like Hyatt Hill Country, although the location on the Colorado River is distinctive. The area near the Colorado was not completed (disturbed dirt still around), but otherwise everything seemed to be working well. We arrived on a Saturday and swam while our room was prepared. Every time we walked to our car (not very far) a staff member in a golf cart or van stopped and asked us if we needed a ride. When we were walking to play tennis, we were offered a ride and then the driver returned to bring cold waters to us on the court! The tennis courts are quite nice, but you need to get out early or reserve because there are only two courts. The staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful. We did not really have to ask for anything, the staff seemed to anticipate our needs and offer help unbidden. There were bottled waters in the health club, lemonade in the lobby, ice water by the pools, all available without charge. The lazy river was quite nice, the slide was great for kids and the pools, one designated as adults only, were nice.
Our kids had lunch by the pool and thought the food was good and it was inexpensive (about $5 for chicken nuggets and fries). We had breakfast in the "bar" and it was good. Kids eat the breakfast buffet for $9 and adults are $16. Although not inexpensive, the breakfast was great. Lox, eggs, eggbeaters, many juices, etc. We had dinner in the Firewheel restaurant and, although the food was good, the restaurant was expensive. For two adults, one 14 year old and one 12 year old we spent about $100, with no beverages (soft drinks are $4.50) or cocktails. You can eat for less in the Firewheel, but you'd have a sandwich. Salads are not included with your meal, so if you want a salad add about $8 to your meal. After dinner we decided that, in the future, we'd have breakfast and lunch at the hotel and go to Bastrop for dinner (or bring dinner back). Rooms have a nice size regrigerator so you can easily store a few items in the room, but I'd recommend buying them in Bastrop or Austin rather than in the very expensive general store in the hotel.
When we were at Lost Pines the S'mores were free, although this appears to be a change, since earlier reviewers indicated there was a charge. It rained in the evening so the s'mores were done under a large outdoor pavilion by the pool. It was very nice and, surprisingly, there were no mosquitos.
There were approximately 15-20 bikes available to guests and they were very popular. Some bikes were very small with training wheels. In addition, one evening there were stagecoach rides around the property (no charge).
Lost Pines appears to have more activities for kids than Hyatt Hill Country and even outr teenager enjoyed the music, although not the sponge tag. There are many families with young children, but enough older kids that our kids enjoyed hanging out with a few other kids.
The hotel is located among some large Pecan trees and the five trees cut down to build the hotel were used in the floor of the main lobby, to construct a chandelier in the lobby, and to make trays used by room service. In addition, the root of the tree forms the base of a table in the lobby. In addition, the floor was milled in Bastrop and the hotel if full of photos and items from Texas' history. It is quite well done, not tacky at all.
The spa looks nice but we were unable to get in for services as they were booked. I recommend booking services in advance of your visit.
Overall, a great new hotel in the Austin area.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING is all I can SAY!!!!!!
Lost Pines exceeded all of my expectations. It was very private, quiet, and relaxing and sat directly on the Colorado River. The resort itself, although it is still getting set up was stunning! There were so many activities to choose from and different venues to relax in. The restaurant had fantastic live music the whole evening and the STAFF was amazing, friendly, and went out of their way to make me happy. The feel for the whole resort was just breathtaking. The pool area--oh my gosh! It was amazing, catered to children as well as young spirited adults. There was a lazy river, a lagoon like pool, and a waterslide. The rooms--ONCE again, AMAZING....flat screen TVs, the most comfortable bed I have ever been on, and wonderful decor. Although I am not a golfer, I have seen my share of courses and this course at Lost Pines has out done any course I have ever seen with the views from each whole and the tranquility of it all. All and all-- I LOVED IT! Thanks Hyatt!
Great Get Away!
My Wife, 6 year old son and I stayed at the Lost Pines Resort July 8-12, 2006. We took advantage of the buy 3 get one night free deal. As several reviewers have noted, the resort is still working out minor details of a new property. These are minor and in no way hindered the enjoyment of our stay. Dont expect an established Ritz or Four Season's feel here. You get a great "Texas Lodge" experience at Hyatt Lost Pines Reort.
You enter on a 2+ mile private road that winds thru the hills and trees leading to the resort. We immediately began to decompress and get into "vacation" mode. Upon pulling up to check in, all the staff members were very polite and helpful. One unique aspect of the resort is that Hyatt recycled much of the trees cut down during construction and used the wood for floors and other features in the hotel. It seems that they have worked hard to be a good steward of the land and have joined up with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to provide educational tours on the area and Colorado River. There are wonderful trails running along the Colorado River and other parts of the property. The Resort has alot of information on the history of the area as well as Texas in it's paintings, displays, and plaques located througout the property.
The majority of the rooms have very nice views of courtyards, the river or the pool area. There is a wing however that provides minimal views or of the entrance drive, and some include a view of the self-park area. We had a great room with two double beds and it was very comfortable and included a 32" LCD TV. We were on the first floor and had a wonderful old pecan tree outside the porch and in the distance the pools.
We were told that the pool complex had the largest "lazy river" in the US at a resort and would not argue as it is 1200 feet long +-. The complex includes the river, a 95' long slide, sand beach & pool, and seperate adult pool accesible by river. We spent the majority of our time at the pool. Yes, the pool area is in need of additional umbrellas and shade, and we were told that they have been ordered. The pool staff works very hard to make sure that everyone has a good time. We were especially pleased with all the activities that they have for the kidsw. Special thanks to Lea and Jessica for all their hard work with the kids. We had no trouble getting service when needed. The pool was uncrowded, especially during the week. I am sure this will change as the word gets out about this fine resort. There are bikes available to check out, Tennis and a Spa. The s'mores are now free and while we were there ran from 8 until 9:45 at one of the fire pits on the property.
The golf course is beautiful and tough. I played twice and did not/would not get tired of this course. It is a little tough for a "resort" course, but with several tee options, you can find one that fits your game. The signature hole is #12, an elevated par 3 high on a ridge overlooking the resort. Bring a camera for a great picture.
The staff is very polite and helpful. We didnt encounter anyone who didnt go out of their way to be helpful. Very courteous and plenty of Texas Hospitality. Even the maids were great and help with my wayward spanish! You couldnt walk anywhere and pass a Hyatt employee who didnt ask how you were or saying hello.
Alot fo the people we talked to came from the Dallas area. Much shorter drive to Lost Pines than to Hyatt Hill Country. With a new property, the foliage is still growing in, the trees are new, the grass is still getting thicker etc., so with the exception of the very old pecan and oak trees, dont expect a place that looks like it has been there forever.
Go now before people discover Lost Pines Resort and the crowds come. We are already planning a return trip this summer.
The resort is approximately 25 minutes from Austin and 10 minutes from Bastrop with a wonderful old main street.
Quick recharge on the way home!
On our way home to El Paso from our daughter's wedding in Burton, TX and with no reservations, having seen the beautiful entry statement from Highway 71 into the Austin area, we wheeled into the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort on a whim. It was a great decision!
We are now in day two of a four-day (stay three nights and get a fourth free package) recharge of our batteries and between the fine accomodations, gracious staff, beautiful grounds and diverse activities my wife, two children (10 and 15) and I are about back to normal. The pool area can hold your attention all day, with its winding "river ride", slide, waterfalls, beach and splash/squirt garden...while Old Buck's serves up beverages and food at your station, and bike rides take you on winding trails through the woods. The golf course is challenging and beautifully laid out. Horseback riding was a thrill for our 10-year old boy!
Work is obviously still in progress as they finish the last touches on this retreat in the famous "Lost Pines" of central Texas. However, the staff makes up for any glitches with their great attitude and genuine smiles. Give it a few months and Hyatt will have this place hitting on all cylinders. For a Texas native, the keen attention to the history of the state (with a focus on its artists, musicians and writers) in the lobby and room decor is fascinating and presented with museum-like quality.
We'll be back!
Loved the pool!
We stayed at the Hyatt Lost Pines June 9-13. I will skip any minor inconveniences that can happen at any hotel. Since the hotel had only been open a week or so, some 'kinks' were to be expected. Aside from that, the majority of the staff was very friendly. The property was completed with a few exceptions. The rooms were fairly large and nicely decorated. Rooms on floors 1-3 have patios/balconies. Rooms on the fourth floor do not.
If you go with children and go for the pool, take note...The pool is located on one end of the property behind the rooms. It is not behind the lobby like it is at the Hyatt Hill Country. So if you happen to get a room at the opposite end of the property, like we did, it is a little trek to the pool and back with little ones in tow. Our room was on the fourth floor. It took five minutes to go through the hotel to take the elevator down to ground level and then to the pool. We could exit past five or so rooms to the exterior stairs and take them down if we wanted to cut a little time off the trek. Easier down those stairs than up, though, especially with tired little legs! On the flip side, our room was very quite!
Once you get to the pool you won't be disappointed. There is a sand volleyball court next to the sandy beach that goes into the large pool. You can check out sand toys at the towel hut. The crooked river or 'crazy river' as one kid called it, was fun. Since the landscaping hasn't grown in around it you get less of a 'jungle' feel than at the Hyatt Hill Country. There are two waterfalls along the river, too. We didn't try the adult pool or the wading pool. The splash pad was a nice way to cool off while waiting for the next kids activity at the towel hut. They had four activities that we tried. Frozen shirt contest, water gun tag, water balloon toss and Tonkawa Trail hunt. The towel hut is the place to go for info while at the pool, you can also check out bikes, free of charge, to ride around the sidewalks. We did have lunch twice by the pool. It was better than average and priced in the resort range.
Every night around 8:30 they light the fire pit for smores. They were not free when we were there. It was $16 for the smores kit in the snack shop. We stopped by the grocery store in Bastrop and picked up our smores supplies, as well as a few things for the fridge that is in the room.
We ordered room service twice. The service was excellent and quick. The food was good. The kids menu is fairly priced.
If you visit the concierge desk you can find out the activites for the week. I would have liked a newsletter in our room detailing all the activities, like the resorts in San Antonio have. For the price of the room, you definitely want to take advantage of everything the resort has to offer. Another thing I missed from the Hyatt Hill Country was the singing cowboy that greets you in the lobby. The Lost Pines does have plenty of rocking chairs to relax in. The surroundings are very natural. We saw butterfiles, waterfowl and a raccoon. You can hear the occasional owl at night.
While this hotel seems to be getting off the ground, the major reasons for going there are in place, the pool in particular. I was surprised by the lack of any crowds. Sometimes we had the pool to ourselves. Overall, I would rather deal with a few inconveniences than an overcrowded resort.
Still Working Out the Kinks
We stayed at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort from June 26-28, 2006. We selected a Mon/Tues/Wed time frame on purpose, hoping that the hotel would be the least crowded on those days. We were right -- the hotel was at about 1/3 occupancy. Whether this was due to its only having opened three weeks earlier, who knows -- but it was wonderful not to have to battle crowds at the pool, long waits at check-in or at the restaurant, etc.
Our party included myself, my husband, our two teenage daughters & one teenage friend. Because we basically had 5 adult-size people, we were willing to pay more for more spacious accommodations. So, two months earlier, we had reserved a Junior Suite -- which according to the Hyatt website (at that time) offered a king-size bed in a separate bedroom & a queen-size sofa sleeper in the living/dining room. The website also said: "Most Junior Suites open to a double/double room, allowing 770 square feet of living space." So -- we figured that for the $370.00 website rate for a Junior Suite, we'd be getting four beds (including the sofa sleeper).
But when I called to confirm all the details the week prior to our visit, they told me that the double/double room is NOT part of the Junior Suite -- and that to get those two extra double beds, you must pay the $299 minimum rate for an extra room (on top of the $370.00 rate for the Junior Suite). Also, they said that the bed in the Junior Suite bedroom is NOT a king, but a queen. So we were in a quandary -- either we'd reserve a rollaway as an addition and make the best of crowded conditions, or bite the bullet and rent the extra room. But because I felt the website description had been very misleading, a hotel manager finally agreed to give us a deal -- he booked the extra double/double room for us at the $299.00 rate, but he also gave us the Junior Suite for that same rate. And, he threw in a 4:00 PM checkout time for both rooms on our departing day, so we felt satisfied with this compromise. (Especially since now the rate for a Junior Suite has gone up to $495.00 per night, according to the website.)
When we got to the Hyatt at 3:45 PM, we were told that the double/double room was ready, but the Junior Suite was not. This seemed odd, since (a) check-in time is supposed to be at 3:00 PM, and (b) it was a Monday -- and as I said earlier, the place was virtually empty. We put all our stuff in the double/double room, but it was after 5:00 PM when they finally finished cleaning the Junior Suite & gave us our keys.
A check-in caveat -- when you make your reservations, either by phone or online, what you won't know in advance is that when you get to the hotel, they tell you they charge a $15.00 per day "use fee!" They explain that this is for use of the pool, tennis courts, etc. Jeez Louise! That just seems so tacky & sly. Why not just build the stupid "use fee" into the regular rates? We really felt like this is a bait-and-switch tactic. Also, Internet users beware -- there is a $10 daily fee for using their high-speed service. With three laptops among the five of us, that was a whopping $30 per day for Internet. Again, at the rates the Hyatt charges, their Internet shoud be free.
Dining -- as the Dallas review on this site mentioned, the upscale restaurant (Stories) does not open until 7/18/06 -- so we settled for the Firewheel Cafe, which is similar to the main restaurant at the Hill Country Hyatt (only smaller). The glass-walled restaurant is light, airy & beautiful, but the service was spotty & the prices were ridiculously high. The dinner buffet, for instance, was $23.00/pp and offered only four mediocre entrees, a salad bar with very few topping choices and a dessert selection that actually was pretty ample. My husband & I ordered the house white wine, which was still priced at $8.00 per glass. It is served in a tiny 2-ounce decanter that, when poured into a wine glass, laughably offers less than two inches of liquid. Even our server was embarassed at the meager amount. The food -- both at breakfast and at dinner -- was very bland. Not bad, just bland -- very institutionalized fare that lacked spice, seasoning and snap. I guess they're trying to appeal to a broad sampling of palates; thus it's safer to lean toward the conservative end of flavor. Hopefully, Stories (when it opens) will offer more variety & more daring tastes. As an interim alternative, downtown Bastrop has several restaurants -- including a couple of fine-dining establishments -- but the town is a 20-minute drive from the resort, when you include the seven minutes or so that it takes you just to get from the hotel itself (on the impressive two-mile private entrance drive) out to Highway 71.
Pool Activities -- as we do at the Hill Country Hyatt, we spent most of the day by the pool. The Lazy River at Lost Pines is just as wonderful as the one at the HCH -- and it will be even more so after the brand-new foliage around it grows up to provide steady shade. A bonus (not featured at the HCH) is the two-story spiral water slide, manned at the top by a lifeguard. The kids loved this. I agree with the Dallas review that there aren't nearly enough poolside umbrellas to accommodate a capacity crowd...but fortunately, we had no problem getting umbrellas since at most, there were probably less than 50 people by the pool when we were there. Poolside food/beverage service was quick & courteous, and the food was actually just fine for outdoor lunch fare. (There's also an adult pool -- and unlike the HCH adult pool, this one adjoins the Lazy River so if you want to ditch the kiddos for awhile, you just duck under a discreet swim rope down a short waterway alley.) Overall, the "water park" (as they call it) is currently this resort's best feature -- at every level.
Horseback riding -- my daughter & her friend, who are both horse-owners, booked a trail ride for the second day we were there. Being advanced riders, they reserved the "Adventure Ride" -- which promises a 2-1/2-hour ride over all kinds of terrain, with all kinds of scenery. On those elements, the ride delivered. They also enjoyed the wrangler who accompanied them, and the horses they were given. The Renegade Trailhead (stable area) was still partly under construction when we were there, but it's very charming -- and the animals seem to be well cared-for. The only glitch here: The girls' ride did not last for the promised 2-1/2 hours; instead, it ended at just under two hours. This was because when they were out on the trail, they encountered several routes that were impassable, due to fallen trees -- and the wrangler (being new, I'm sure) probably couldn't figure out any other way to add extra time to the ride. While these circumstances were understandable (you can't control Nature, after all), compensation should have been made. The Adventure Ride is not cheap -- it's $125/pp -- so perhaps it would have been fitting to discount each of the rides to $100/pp. I was not made aware of the shortened ride until much later that same day, or I might have asked for a compromise while they were still at the stable. Advice: discuss these kinds of potential circumstances before you go out on the trail.
The Spa -- I didn't go, but my husband had a very satisfactory 60-minute, deep-tissue massage for a very reasonable price of $110.00. He said the spa is very state-of-the-art, with full-scale offerings and a friendly, professional staff. His only criticism was that there was no drinking fountain or water cooler to be seen anywhere. When he mentioned this to the staff, they said they usually have bottled water available in obvious spots for guests -- and they were chagrined that no one had replenished the supply on that day. A minor flaw, anyway.
Night Life -- there currently are two bars at the Hyatt Lost Pines. One is a cozy, quiet one with a library-like atmosphere (I forget the name of it), and the other one is called Sheller's -- similar to its counterpart at the HC Hyatt (casual, loud, big, etc.). Only problem is, the smaller bar closes at 11:00 PM -- and Sheller's closes at midnight. Not that we're late-night party animals, but like many parents, my husband & I wanted to wait until the kids were asleep before we went downstairs for a nightcap, so it was moderately late by the time we did that. At 11:30 PM, Sheller's was announcing last call. While were we there, two businessmen who had just taken the long drive in from Austin's airport arrived (at 11:45 PM) and were flabbergasted to learn that they would barely have time to grab one quick drink before the whole place shut down. A positive note: sitting outside on some of the hotel's many rocking chairs and gazing at the stars while sipping a cool beverage is a lovely way to end an evening.
Overall -- we would definitely go back to the LPH, escpecially because it's an hour closer to Austin than the HCH, and certainly much less of a "zoo" (at least on the opening month, early-week time that we went). The hotel itself just feels smaller and more intimate than the HCT, and the surrounding scenery is gorgeous. In cooler weather, we'd love to go back and take advantage of their miles of hiking trails among the towering pines, and along the nearby Colorado River. The personnel run the gamut -- from "locals" who are struggling to submerge their small-town mannerisms & morph into smooth-talking hospitality professionals; to a few downright hostile types (they probably won't last long); to the majority, who -- experienced in the hotel industry or not -- were genuinely trying to make the guests happy. But as the reviewer from Dallas said, they first need to work out the kinks. Hopefully, that will happen soon.
Fabulous and will only get better with time
We stayed here June 23-25th. Before we left town I checked the reviews and there were none to be found. I was disappointed to return home and find the previous sour review, because our experience was a complete 180 from the previous reviewer's experience. What a difference a week makes.
We booked our stay no more than a week in advance. We arrived early and had packed a swim bag assuming we wouldn't be able to check in for a while. We were surprised to find our room ready to go. A nice touch was complimentary tea and lemonade next to the registration desk for all guests. Also, there was a basket of pecans (there are a ton of beautiful pecan trees all over the property) with a scoop at the registration desk for guests snack on.
One of the first things we noticed about the property is that some of the landscaping is not in place yet, but they were working on in during our visit. Our 1st floor room looked out on a field of grass seed which will one day soon be a butterfly garden (we weren't in the room long enough to care). There is also a hummingbird meadow planned, but not in place yet.
As the previous reviewer stated there is relatively little shade at the pool and throughout the lazy river ride, but while getting towels we were offered an umbrella and stand. We noticed that as more people arrived each one was offered an umbrella if no shade was available. The pool goes from zero depth at the beach area to 4 ft and was perfect for my little ones. They have smaller innertubes for children (my 5 yr old fit comfortably) and my youngest just used her floatie ring to ride the lazy river if she wasn't riding along with me in the adult sized tube. My husband and 5 yr old loved the 2 story water slide and it was not a long swim to the side to get out and go again. There is a splash pad, toddler pool and separate beach area for the younger set. There is also an adult's only pool that is roped off so kids can't enter from the lazy river.
For dinner we ate at the Firewheel restaurant. They offered a buffet, but we passed. The kids loved the children's buffet for $5 that offered chicken nuggets, pizza, hot dogs, fruit, fries and extra large cookies and a drink. The food was great and the staff was efficient and super friendly.
Friday night there was a free presentation from staff of the Lower Colorado River Authority. They brought in skins, skulls and live animals of the region. The kids loved it. They got to touch 2 different snakes and a turtle. They were shown skins and skulls of mountain lions and bears among other animals. Afterward we enjoyed the free smores and live music in the outdoor hall behind the pool area overlooking the Colorada river.
The next day we were afraid it might rain, so checked with the acitivties director about possible options. We were told that if the storms did show up all of the planned outdoor activities for kids would be revamped and moved indoors. Each day they offer games and activities for kids and families on the lawn outside the pool area or in the pool area just about every hour on the hour. The activities desk also has a line of Cranium games to check out for the duration of your visit. The weather held out so we spent the day at the pool. That evening, there was a stage coach and mules for anyone that wanted a ride. We asked what the cost was and were told it was complimentary (the first two weeks guests had to pay, but mgmt changed their minds).
We ate dinner at Shellers and the food was excellent, as was the service. They allowed the kids menu from Firewheel to be served to the kids, even though there officially wasn't a kids menu in there.
A storyteller came in Sat evening and although my husband and I were really interested in his stories, it was a little over our kids' heads so we back over for more smores and music. Sunday morning they had pony rides for kids on the back lawn for $20.
My husband and I spent the weekend debating the pros and cons of the Hyatt Hill Country vs. Lost Pines and finally decided that who ever had the best price for the weekend we wanted would get our business. We love Hyatt Hill Country, but were equally impressed with Lost Pines. We didn't experience any opening/growing pains. They are working on a park right on the Colorado River that you can access and an amphitheater is being built with a big stage overlooking the river. We never had any problems with any of the restaurants, the room was clean and spacious with a plasma tv, fridge, separate shower and tub and spa products. The entire staff went out of their way to be friendly, welcoming and helpful. Veronica of Elgin in the Firewheel restaurant was a standout!
Time will only make this property better than it already is.
The resort opened on June 1st and we arrived on June 16th. We have stayed at many resorts in the first month they were opened, but have never experienced such deficiencies. We arrived at 6pm to find that our room (reserved 3 months ago) - was not ready. They told us that they had no idea when a room would be ready. We eventually got in our room after 7pm. The following day we left the resort for an appointment around 6:30 am. When we returned at 2:00 pm, the room had still not been made up. I called housekeeping to request that they make up the room while we went to the pool. We returned at 5:00 pm and the room was still not made up. The worst problem, however, is the dining. The resort is in a fairly remote location so your only dining options are at the resort. The fine dining restaurant is not open. The only option for breakfast or dining after 6pm is the family restaurant, Firewheel. It is completely under staffed. On Saturday evening, we had an 8:15 reservation. After complaining several times, we were finally seated around 8:40. We waited over an hour for our entrees to arrive and another 30 minutes to get a check. Similar experience with breakfast on Sunday morning. People waited 30 minutes - 1 hour for a table. Our family had to eat the breakfast buffet because no one ever came to take your order. No one ever came with coffee or beverages. The food was actually good - they just have no staff to serve it. The rooms are well-appointed, but small. The double rooms do not have queen beds - they are smaller. The setting itself is lovely although not as pretty as Hyatt Hill Country. The swimming area is fun for the kids with a small sandy area that leads into the pool, lazy river, small slide and water feature. One problem at the pool is that for a hotel with 500 rooms - they have about 8 umbrellas. Needless to say, you need a little shade in the Texas heat. They do have complimentary bicycles, but again - only enough to accomodate a handful of families. Most of the employees were very nice. They seemed genuinely embarassed by the conditions and "beat down" from the understaffing and constant complaints. I would recommend waiting at least 6 months before trying this resort to see if they can work out the kinks. A few things to be aware of if you go: 1) They currently have no evening children's program or babysitting. 2) The popular s'mores at night require that you purchase a s'mores kit from the hotel. It is better and cheaper to bring your own supplies with you. 3) The slide at the pool and food service at the pool end at 6 pm. 4) Make reservations in advance for all dining and spa services and be prepared to wait anyway 5) Be prepared for bugs - there were mosquitoes in our room and tons of flies in the restaurant. Several quests complained of faulty air conditioning, although ours was fine. The golf course looks nice. This should be a fun family resort if they can get staffed and make the necessary adjustments.
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Farewell Dallas
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Lawmakers long annoyed by Dahlan Iskan's antics are blaming the state-owned enterprises minister for an alleged leadership mishap that led to the state suffering Rp 36 trillion (US$3.78 billion) in losses.
In response to a report by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) on the performance of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), of which Dahlan was a president director from 2009 to 2011, legislators scheduled an impromptu hearing session on Monday and demanded answers.
The BPK report shows that Dahlan was responsible for PLN purchasing diesel-powered electricity generators following its inability to meet deadlines on the construction of coal-powered generators in the 10,000 Megawatt projects.
The report concluded that the decision, which led to soaring electricity subsidies, was a result of poor management of the company's energy mix.
To the dismay of legislators, none of their top invitees attended the hearing. Dahlan preferred to accompany President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Yogyakarta for a microfinancing event, with Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik also being present.
"We invited Dahlan Iskan so that he could clarify a recent report from the BPK saying that the state had lost Rp 36 trillion thanks to the poor management of PLN during 2009-2010," said Effendi Simbolon of the government's opposition party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
Effendi said investigations into similar cases in the past had led to uncovering corrupt practices. He said the hearing would be rescheduled to Wednesday as many lawmakers were eager to ask questions.
As a minister, Dahlan has previously skipped two sessions at the House of Representatives.
House Speaker Marzuki Alie, notorious for his controversial comments, lambasted Dahlan (also a media mogul through his ownership in Jawa Pos Group) for his media antics, saying that Dahlan should "stop wasting his time sweet-talking the media and start to focus on his job."
On social media website Twitter, Marzuki also criticized Dahlan, who he said "had been indulging himself in the media while completely forgetting his profession", adding that the current state of PLN, which is both cash-strapped as well as having many blackouts, was down to the management of PLN under Dahlan.
Dahlan has long been considered a media darling thanks to his low profile persona and ability to engage with people from all walks of life, which included spending a night at a random farmer's house. There has been speculation that attention-seeking Dahlan was vying for a presidential seat in 2014. No political party, however, openly showed support for him.
A political observer at the University of Indonesia, Iberamsjah, told The Jakarta Post that lawmakers were "clearly" unimpressed with Dahlan, and that his popularity had aggravated other politicians.
"If the lawmakers want to attack Dahlan, I think it is understandable," he said.
On the other hand, Iberamsjah said that Dahlan must stop his antics in the public eye, and added, "It is high time for him to focus on his job."


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What could have been a disaster turned out to be a blessing for the Devils.
Martin Brodeur, hit on the right elbow by a Patrick Kane shot early in the third period Wednesday night, was not seriously hurt and it allolwed backup Johan Hedberg to come in and get his first victory for the team.
"You never want to see your partner leave the game because he's hurting," Hedberg said. "It's not an ideal situation (to come into) but my adrenalin kicks in when I realize I'm going in."
Hedberg came in with a 2-0 lead, but the Blackhawks took control of the game and eventually tied it, 2-2.
"They started to double up (Jonathan) Toews and Kane there," coach John MacLean said. "They're a good hockey club. They put on a rush."
Penalties by the Devils didn't help at the Blackhawks took 10 shots in a row at Hedberg without the vistors getting a shot.
Hedberg wound up stopping 21 of 24 shots for the win that was big for the team and for himself.
"Yeah. It wasn't the start (getting pulled in a 6-1 loss to the Sabres in which he gave up four goals on 15 shots Oct. 23) I was hoping for personally," Hedberg said. "I have to earn respect and trust."
This game went a long way in that regard.
"I hope so," Hedberg said. "For me, I'm trying to find my confidence and groove."
His teammates couldn't have been happier for him.
"He's competitive that guy," former Atlanta Thrashers teammate Ilya Kovalchuk said. "I played with him a long time. He deserved it."
And the news was positive on Brodeur. X-rays were negative and he said he is "pretty sure" he'll play Friday night against the Rangers.
"It seems like what could go wrong kind of has," Jamie Langenbrunner said. "I thought Heddy came in and made some big saves."


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MAEVE BINCHY IS CAUSING COUNTLESS headaches for the Irish tourist board. Readers of her nine books call the agency and explain that they want directions to, say, Mountfern, the village described in Firefly Summer. The tourist board must patiently explain that Mountfern will be on a map just about the same time cartographers locate Brigadoon.
Binchy, 52, who has often been compared to her compatriot Edna O'Brien, is delighted that readers take her fictional geography so seriously. Of course, the Irish village is terrain she knows well. The eldest of four children, she grew up in Dalkey, a bucolic suburb of Dublin, and after 15 years in London has returned there with her husband, Gordon Snell, an author of children's books.
"The village is an easy setting," says Binchy. "You don't have to explain how people meet. When you're writing of the city you have to contrive meetings. I always find that wearying because you spend an awful lot of time planning the situation rather than writing about how the characters feel as they're walking to the meeting."
Binchy, who's giving herself "a bit of a holiday"—a voyage around the world—before beginning her next book, is perfectly happy with the notion that readers find her novels a safe haven. "If there's a message in my books," she says, "it's that once the characters take charge they get happy, and maybe that's a reassuring idea. I wouldn't like to be thought of as patting people on the head, but I wouldn't be at all offended by people who think my books are comforting."
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Evangelist Billy Graham turns 92 on Sunday. He will celebrate the occasion with close friends and family.
After decades of tireless ministry, the evangelist continues to look for ways he can further serve the Lord in his remaining years.
"I am amazed every time I think of how many years the Lord has given me on this earth," Graham said in a statement. "I am grateful for His blessing on our ministry for more than six decades, but wonder if there is something more He has for me to accomplish."
Graham's grandson Will says the evangelist has trouble seeing and hearing, but still likes to tell jokes and laugh. He also enjoys visiting and praying with his friends.
In addition to working on a book project on the ageing process that he has been writing over the last few years, Graham continues to attend Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Board meetings as he is able. This year marked a milestone anniversary for the organization he founded in Minneapolis 60 years ago.
"The Hour of Decision" with Billy Graham, one of Christian radio's longest running programs, also turned 60 this week and continues to broadcast in five languages in 55 countries on six continents.
"While I don't know what the future holds for me, I still look for ways to serve the Lord," Mr. Graham continued. "Most of all, I look forward to serving Him in Heaven one day alongside my dear wife Ruth, who I miss more every year."
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With movers due in two days, Beth Holloway stepped into her daughter's bedroom, untouched since Natalee left Mountain Brook, Ala., on the May 2005 senior class trip to Aruba from which she would never return. It had been Natalee's sanctuary, and as Beth began packing it up last Jan. 3, a closet shelf yielded a discovery: poems and classroom essays in Natalee's hand. Here were her thoughts on heaven, dreams, desires—and a piece on "the three most influential people in history," whom Wizard of Oz fan Natalee, then 14, had decided were Jesus Christ, Christopher Columbus ... and Judy Garland. "It just knocked me out of my shoes," says Beth, laughing. "I had to call somebody. I had to call lots of people, actually!"
That moment of delight is a measure of the healing that, ever so slowly, is transforming this devastated mother's life into something almost bearable. Twenty-nine months after Natalee disappeared, in a case that made international headlines, there are still no answers. With the lack of criminal charges freeing all prior suspects, the investigation has stalled. But Beth Holloway is moving on. Separated from second husband George Twitty since last December, she has a new home in the neighboring Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Homewood. She has written a memoir, Loving Natalee, that tracks her failed search and the long journey to acceptance that followed. And she has found love—with, of all people, a man also thrust into the spotlight by his daughter's tragic fate, JonBenét Ramsey's widowed father, John (see box). "We share the same philosophy," Beth explains. "We like positive thoughts and strong people."
Which explains how she's come this far. "There's nothing in Aruba I would change as far as what I did," she says. "I don't have a stone that I didn't turn over." Her spiritual foundation (raised a Methodist, she now attends services at a variety of churches) grew along with her resolve. "I didn't know I could stand so firmly on my faith until it was put to the test." Learning through Natalee's writings that her daughter's faith was equally solid is "what every parent needs to feel peace and comfort," she says. "Of course I knew her. But I didn't know how she was thinking about life, love, emotions. I never imagined learning more about my daughter than I already knew."
Natalee's unfulfilled goals add poignancy to the message Beth now shares. Since launching the International Safe Travels Foundation, the former teacher of special needs children has relayed practical tips to 15,000 students in 20 states: Develop a buddy system. Activate international calling on cell phones to ring for help if needed. Don't tell strangers when your trip will end. The platform "lets me vent my frustrations and also feel like I'm being proactive," she says. "You just want to prevent another family from going through the same experience."
The pain remains—as does the anger. Writing her memoir forced her to relive it all, starting with the call on May 30, 2005, that Natalee had failed to join classmates for the flight home after leaving an Aruban bar early that morning with three young men. Of those young men, Beth writes, "we all know they lied. But what they don't know is that I'm willing to wait out all of their lies.... I have the rest of my life to find out what happened to Natalee."
Since her return from the island four months after Natalee's disappearance, family holidays have been spent dodging the past. "We sat in Canada for nine days last Christmas looking at each other," she says. "But I'm actually thinking of having Christmas here this year. It just takes time."
Son Matt, 19, now a freshman at Delta State University, did not take a senior trip—but did visit Puerto Rico over spring break (and "understood completely," Beth says, when she gave him a safety lecture). The two have drawn closer "because it is just he and I," says Beth. While Natalee's disappearance added to the strain on her marriage to Twitty, a manager for a metal-sales company (Natalee's dad, Dave Holloway, is an insurance agent in Meridian, Miss., who joined the search in Aruba), it wasn't the deciding factor in her divorce. "We were having some difficulties," she says, "long before Natalee disappeared."
In the light-filled new home Beth has created for herself, there is no bedroom for Natalee, yet she is hard to miss. Her portrait hangs in the living room; the armoire from her room holds the TV. In the office off Beth's bedroom is Natalee's daybed, along with her chair—in her favorite purple—and a lamp shade monogrammed with her initials. A purple cabinet contains the teen's treasured Oz figurines. "I didn't want a shrine or memorial," Beth says. "She's kind of everywhere."
A hope chest at the foot of Beth's bed holds Natalee's snapshots and fleece jacket. It's also where Beth safeguards Natalee's writings, including this on heroes: "He or she is very selfless and cares about the well-being of others. Heroes ... remain strong through tough times." Marvels Beth: "It's almost as if she was placing herself now, thanking everyone for everything that they have done." But not her mom, who insists she's no hero. "I'm supposed to be Natalee's ultimate protector," she says. "That's what mothers do."
Something else this one does: await the phone call that still might bring an answer. "I don't ever feel that it couldn't surface out of the blue just as it did that day." So she keeps her passport with her—and alongside it, Natalee's. "Just in case," Beth says.
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It's no big surprise that cornerback Dimitri Patterson (groin) and defensive tackle Paul Soliai (knee) are out for Sunday's game.
But receiver Mike Wallace (groin) and center Mike Pouncey (ankle) are listed as questionable, along with safety Chris Clemons (hamstring), linebacker Koa Misi (knee) and third-string quarterback Pat Devlin (ankle).
The injuries to Wallace and Pouncey come as a surprise.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) is listed as probable along with rookie cornerbacks Jamar Taylor (hernia) and Will Davis (toe).
Atlanta left tackle Sam Baker and running back Steven Jackson are out. Cornerback Asante Samuel is questionable.
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I love these movies! Some are a little odd I will admit, but I still love them and I'm incredibly jealous that you were able to meet him, and John Lasseter as well! ... I'll stop now, before I go overboard... :D
SDCC Miyazaki interview and Ponyo clips
Disney and Miyazaki teamed up to release Ponyo, a story inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tale, "The Little Mermaid". The story follows a young and eager fish named Ponyo on her quest to become human. The following list of American voice actors are pretty impressive with Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon,Tina Fey, Frankie Jonas, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin and Betty White all with parts in the film.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most influential and much loved directors working in animation today. He's one of the few Japanese directors to have achieved general public success for his work.
Ponyo has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and if you haven't had a chance to see it yet, go to the theater now. Here are a couple clips from the film:During SDCC 09, we were fortunate to sit with Miyazaki to talk about Ponyo, his career and everything else. At the interview was Miyazaki, translator, and
John Lasseter. Enjoy the interview!
Q: In your movies we see alot of movies with concerns for the environment and what not and older characters that are greedy. I was wondering if you believe that people are born with a conservative mindset and learn to be greedy over time?
A: I don't think we are born with a natural tendency to try to protect the environment. It's something we learn if we are educated or brought up with manners to protect or care for the environment. At some stage in our lives the greed factor became stronger and now we are faced with horrible environmental situation. I think it's if you are taught manners toward the environment or not.
Q: We hear so often on the differences between Japanese and American animation. Can you comment on the similarities?
A: The similarity is that actual people are the ones drawing the animations. And they are working with the same kind of feeling every day. Can't I get better, can I draw better, can't I draw more quickly those are the kinds of things we are thinking about. [laughs] When I meet animators we can really understand each other right away. Everyone is very honest with how you feel.
Q: Does your inspiration come from your dreams?
A: I try to fish out my own dreams by dangling fishing line into my subconscious but they don't catch very well. When I get stuck on ideas I realize the surface of my brain that isn't helpful anymore. I have to go way down into my subconscious. When I have a pipe into my subconscious is when I can release something more interesting that might resolve a dramatic situation or scene in films. But I have to come to real difficulties and really struggle with it for that subconscious to work.
Q for John: When did you first Miyazaki?
A: I went over in my first trip to Japan at a conference called Nikograph. The person taking care of me worked for Studio Ghibli during the movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind . He contacted them so I got over to visit. Prior to that, Miyazaki-san came over with a group of Japanese animators to Los Angeles and talked to a lot of animators in Los Angeles and that is when we first met. The first trip was November of 1987. I went to visit the studio and he was in production on My Neighbor Totoro . He appreciated my work and then he showed me around the studio and I'll never forget the backgrounds were so beautiful. But this one cell of the catbus and I just looked at it. I didn't need any translation…a bus that is a cat? I have to see this movie. Every chance when I go to Japan I visit him and when he comes over he visits me. I volunteered to help in every way I could with the english versions so Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and now Ponyo as well. I want this country to see his films because once you see him you love him.
Here are pictures from the Disney Animators panel at SDCC (look for other interviews to come soon!):
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I absolutely love Miyazaki-sama and all of the movies from Studio Ghibli. I'm looking forward to seeing Ponyo, but due to my dislike of the English voice work in Japanese-to-English movies, I am waiting for this on BluRay so I can watch with subtitles.I'm so jealous still that you were able to meet him!
I absolutely love Miyazaki-sama and all of the movies from Studio Ghibli. I'm looking forward to seeing Ponyo, but due to my dislike of the English voice work in Japanese-to-English movies, I am waiting for this on BluRay so I can watch with subtitles.
I'm so jealous still that you were able to meet him!
I can't wait to see this film! I love both My Neighbor Totoro & Spirited Away. The animators attention to detail is very good! And it's true, once you watch a film of his, you end up loving it. : )
BTW, great interview!! lol...


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Jennifer Garner may be getting bigger as she awaits the birth of her second child, but she's only getting more beautiful, according to good friend Victor Garber.
"She's with child and she's never been more beautiful," Garber said at the Fourth Annual GLSEN Respect Awards/Los Angeles in Beverly Hills Friday night.
In fact, says Garber, a close family friend and Garner's former Alias costar, "She's wonderful. She's probably the best mother I've ever witnessed."
And Garber is certain the actress – who is about six months pregnant – will have no problem handling her and husband Ben Affleck's expanding brood, agreeing with another of Garner's costars, He's Just Not That Into You's Bradley Cooper.
"It's her second child," Garber laughs. "She knows what to do."
Garber, who currently stars in the ABC TV show Eli Stone, was the only other person present at Garner and Affleck's 2005 wedding. The couple have one daughter, 2-year-old Violet.
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text: Hailed as one of Nike's first ever low-top basketball sneakers, the Bruin was first introduced to the world in 1972. Since then, the classic Nike model has been worked on by the likes of Supreme in an SB platform and released in a number of different VNTG styles. The latest venture sees the Nike Bruin VNTG presented in the VNTG Hairy Suede package, sticking to the original design's retro logo, tongue and vintage-styled outsole - the heritage styling is enhanced via its hairy suede upper. This latest offering will be available in season-appropriate autumnal color variants, so keep your eyes peeled for its release exclusively at Size? on December 7.


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A lizard kisser is a person who inserts their tounge in and out of your mouth during a make out session.
Girl1: So how was your first makeout?
Girl2: It was so nasty.
Girl1: Why?
Girl2:He gave me a lizard kiss.
Girl2: It was so nasty.
Girl1: Why?
Girl2:He gave me a lizard kiss.
লিখেছেন- Treeana 1 de অক্টোবার de 2006
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a closed mouth kiss where one of the kissers quickly juts their tongue into the mouth of the other kisser and then quickly pulls it out.
I never expected it but she gave me a lizard kiss.
লিখেছেন- melchdog 12 de এপ্রিল de 2011
When two people stick their tongues out 1-1.5 cm from their closed lips and rub them together.
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"Argh! Lizard kisses are all slimy and wrong!"
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Hey all -
Former vegetarian who has been giving this a try for a week and w/ some interesting results. I'm only just beginning to wrap my head around this. The math, oh the math and percentage watching will be a hurdle for me!
But to the real question; for someone who luvs the breads and grains, I haven't had too hard a time w/o them this 1st week. However, as someone who rarely craved sweets, nor do I like pop, I am suddenly urgently desiring candy & treats. Blech.
Just curious if anyone else experienced(es) this - thanks.
For the first week or two I was doing this, I would chop up a couple of dried prunes or apricots (but only 1 or two!), a couple of squares of dark chocolate, and a very small handful of nuts, and eat this as my 'omg I need something sweet, salty, crunchy snack'.
I've graduated from that to eating coconut 'crack'. I don't know which is worse
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text: A recent post had 8 unusual and quirky sign photos. Here are 8 more. A few of my own and a couple submitted by readers (Thank You!). From Katie E. – in Anchorage, Alaska. From Melissa G. – a playground in New York City. Count the things wrong with this Stop sign. Bad color scheme, … Continue reading