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Hobby Lobby and religious book-seller Mardel Inc., which are owned by the same conservative Christian family, are suing to block part of the federal health care law that requires employee health-care plans to provide insurance coverage for the morning-after pill and similar emergency contraception pills…
Kyle Duncan, who is representing Hobby Lobby on behalf of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said in a statement posted on the group's website Thursday that Hobby Lobby doesn't intend to offer its employees insurance that would cover the drug while its lawsuit is pending.
"The company will continue to provide health insurance to all qualified employees," Duncan said. "To remain true to their faith, it is not their intention, as a company, to pay for abortion-inducing drugs."
The Internal Revenue Service regulations now say that a group health care plan that "fails to comply" with the Affordable Care Act is subject to an "excise tax" of "$100 per day per individual for each day the plan does not comply with the requirement." It remains unclear how the IRS would implement and collect the excise tax.
The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, based Hobby Lobby chain has more than 500 stores that employ 13,000 employees across 42 states, and takes in $2.6 billion in sales. The company's attorneys say January begins a new health care plan year for Hobby Lobby and that excise tax from the IRS would amount to $1.3 million a day…
After this piece of the law went into effect in August, religious nonprofits were given "safe harbor" of one year from implementing the law. "In effect, the president is saying we have a year to figure out how to violate our consciences," Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, said in January when the administration announced the move.
Today Hobby Lobby announced that they will not comply with this mandate to become complicit in abortion, which the Greens believe ends an innocent human life. Given Hobby Lobby's size (it has 572 stores employing more than 13,000 people), by violating the HHS Mandate, it will be subject to over $1.3 million in fines per day. That means over $40 million in fines in January alone. If their case takes another ten months to get before the Supreme Court—which would be the earliest it could get there under the normal order of business—the company would incur almost a half-billion dollars in fines. And then of course the Supreme Court would have to write an opinion in what would likely be a split decision with dissenters, which could easily take four or six months and include hundreds of millions of dollars in additional penalties.
This is civil disobedience, consistent with America's highest traditions when moral issues are at stake…
The issue before the courts here is whether the Greens religious-liberty rights include running their secular, for-profit business consistent with their religious beliefs. In other words, is religious liberty just what you do in church on a Sunday morning, or does it include what you do during the week at your job?
Recently, Belmont Abbey College and Wheaton College (which are Catholic and Christian respectively), fought for a similar exemption on religious grounds as did The Archdiocese of New York. In these cases, it was ruled that they should not be forced to provide coverage which violated their religious beliefs. The difference between these cases and Hobby Lobby is that the latter is not a religious institution, and the others are. However, the rights of the individual are a cornerstone of America's foundation. There is no compelling reason for that freedom to be limited in this case, and must fiercely be protected…
The biggest questions may be with regards to what happens next. Will these battles cause a delay in implementation? With Constitutional protection for religious beliefs being thrown out the window, what will the next casualty be?
Believing their employees should have the opportunity to spend Sundays with their families, the company is closed on Sundays and only operates 66 hours per week. Indeed, the Greens strive to apply the Christian teachings on respect and fairness to their employees, increasing the pay of Hobby Lobby's full- and part-time hourly workers for four years in a row. Full-time hourly workers now start at 80 percent above the federal minimum wage…
The Green family has no moral objection to the use of preventive contraceptives and will continue its longstanding practice of covering these preventive contraceptives for its employees. However, the Green family cannot provide or pay for two specific abortion-inducing drugs. These drugs are Plan B and Ella, the so-called morning-after pill and the week-after pill. Covering these drugs, as the government is forcing them to do under the threat of $1.3 million penalty per day, would violate their most deeply held religious belief that life begins at conception, when an egg is fertilized. The FDA-approved government birth control guide clearly states that these two drugs, the morning-after pill and the week-after pill, may prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb, thus aborting the fertilized egg.
The Green family respects the religious convictions of all Americans, including those who do not agree with them. All they are asking is for the government to give them the same respect by not forcing them to violate their religious beliefs.
As a conservative, regardless of how I feel about Obamacare, I believe the law is the law until it is repealed. Therefore, Hobby Lobby should be fined until they get a temporary injunction while the case works its way to the Supreme Court. (Justice Sotomayor denied an emergency injunction, by the way. How nice.) That's the law. Liberals undoubtedly agree with me regarding Hobby Lobby, but they don't when it comes to David Gregory. Of course, anyone else who breaks DC gun laws should be prosecuted, if you ask those same liberals. Just not David Gregory because he was making a point. Like Hobby Lobby. But that's different, they'll say.
How? How is it different? Both are cases where the law is being broken. I thought liberals were all about "fairness." Where's the fairness when Hobby Lobby has to pay 1.3 million dollars PER DAY to prove a point and David Gregory doesn't even have a charge pending against him? And no, the ATF isn't allowed to waive DC gun laws…
[B]y arguing that Gregory shouldn't even be investigated, let alone prosecuted, liberals are saying that they get to decide which laws should be enforced. They are basically saying that the law is only relevant when they say it is. If that's the case, the law has no meaning. And yet they'll be the first to propose new laws that must be followed for the greater good, until they decide it can be broken to make a point.
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Jul 9, 2012 at 7:47 am #1291806
How does Philmont (rangers) resolve when faced with an odd number in a crew? For instance, if there were 2 adults and 7 scouts who showed up (without tents), how would the ranger get the crew to reconcile the odd man out?Jul 9, 2012 at 10:31 am #1893354
Mark RashSpectator
@markrvpLocale: North Texas
I'm pretty sure they would issue you 5 tents and one person would sleep by themself. That's a lot of weight to carry for just one person. I would try and find a lightweight solution for one.Jul 9, 2012 at 1:01 pm #1893389
Dan LeeBPL Member
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We had nine boys and three adults. Since each of the adults had a son along, these three boys had the opportunity to spend three or four nights apiece with their dads… This kept us to seven tents total and spread one tent around three boys.Jul 12, 2012 at 8:15 am #1894235
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, there are no father-son pairs in the crew, so that won't resove this situation. What would the ranger likely do if the odd man showed up with a one man tent, like a GoLite Shangri-La 1. Would they still require the use of a 5 lb Philmont tent for one?Jul 12, 2012 at 8:49 am #1894244
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Adults are allowed to tent as they wish – alone or with others. Youth are 'strongly encouraged' to tent with other youth. The following is a cut and paste from the 2012 Guidebook to Adventure, "If you choose to provide your own tent it must be a two person tent and fee of all food smells." With that said, in 2010 I took a 1 person tent as the only adult female in a crew… no questions asked, this year we had 3 adult men in our crew tent individually, 2 in 1 men tents and 1 in a 2 man tent…. no questions asked, BUT the common thread here is that all the solo tenters I mentioned were adults!!
Figure this out BEFORE you get to Philmont, the Rangers have a lot that they are required to cover with each crew and how your crew does 'tent partners' is not part of their thing. I'd suggest finding a lightweight 3 man tent and taking it or going low key with the oldest youth as a solo tenter (especially if they are close to being 18yo). [As a note, we took all of our own tents and the Ranger never inspected them until we were at our 1st camp, only asked if we had tents…. but your Ranger may vary!]
If you don't have your tenting figured out before you get to Philmont your Ranger will be more likely to question ALL other aspects of your preparation…. we always try to make our time with the Ranger as simple and easy as possible…. jump through their hoops and they are on their way in a day and a half… otherwise your crew is 'red flagged' and you will continually have staff 'checking on you'!!!Jul 12, 2012 at 9:23 am #1894253
As mentioned adults are on their own so 1, 2, 3 man tents but NO bivy sacks. Regarding your boys you will need a three man tent. Boys cannot sleep alone and their tent partner must be a parent or boy. And do sort it out before you get there. Far easier to present the ranger with what you are doing. It will be a mess if you don't.Jul 12, 2012 at 10:11 am #1894267
Thanks for the replies. I understand what is in the guide to adventure, and, in spite of never having been to Philmont, I appreciate and respect the guidelines, and am trying to see that the scouts can resolve this before they leave.
So back to my original question: What happens when an odd numbered crew of five (youth) shows up with 2 two man tents? This has been addressed with the crew, but the only scout who is making any effort to resolve this is the "odd man out" (who is, ironically, the elected crew leader).Jul 12, 2012 at 10:17 am #1894270
Call Philmont ASAP and find out(575) 376-2281. I don't know but I can see them making you buy a three man tent from the Tooth of Time before you step off.Jul 12, 2012 at 10:32 am #1894278
Sarah KuhnBPL Member
@sckuhnLocale: Mountainous Ohio
Educated 'guess'….. they'll make you haul the extra 2 man tent and 1 youth, most likely the oldest (or crew leader) will sleep alone…
I'd hate to be that guy!! The extra weight is ugly!! (even for a youth)
Glad to hear the crew leader is trying to work this out…. it should work itself out on your shakedowns, just continue to train….. that may solve your odd number issue on its own or try to recruit another youth.Jul 12, 2012 at 1:22 pm #1894334
Larry MBPL Member
@maethrosLocale: Mid South
As an Advisor with foreknowledge of the problem, I would bring along a 3-man tent to produce (with great flourish) once the crew realizes the best solution to their dilemma.
BTW, our crew of 8 boys tented 3-3-2.Jul 12, 2012 at 6:43 pm #1894417
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I would encourage UL tents big enough to hold 4 scouts each. They can weigh 12 oz per scout instead of 3 lbs for a conventional cheap tent.Jul 18, 2012 at 10:08 am #1895690
Tony RoncoBPL Member
This reply doesn't answer your question on Philmont issued tents … so, with that acknowledgement ..
Last summer we had two crews that were odd numbered.
Our shelter of choice were pyramid canopies that were sized for 4. Like it has already been mentioned in the previous replies, it is a very light shelter to begin with and consequently makes the lightest shelter weight avg per scout.
Odd number? One of the pyramids had 3 scouts in it instead of 4.Jul 20, 2012 at 6:39 pm #1896320
Peter GriffithBPL Member
@litesmithLocale: Litesmith.com
Another thing to consider other than tents is food. Philmont will only issue food for even numbers. Each meal is prepackaged in a bag for two people. We had an odd number in our crew and the odd person would open all the food bags at the pickup point and take out the duplicate bars and such that he wasn't going to eat and put them in the swap box at the commissary. Don't wait until you get to camp or you'll have to carry it until the next swap box. Dinners were a problem because they are packaged for two people and there is no way to split up a Mountain House type meal without opening the package. Our odd man just tried to get others to eat the extra food. Lunches often included crackers. He would look at the lunches for the next few days and decide which crackers he liked best and use the box of choice over a two day period. The unwanted, unopened crackers would go in the swap box.Aug 8, 2012 at 10:52 am #1901185
Just returned from our Trek and of course it was GREAT! We had 3 adults and 9 boys 14 to 17. While our Ranger had no problem with our adult sleeping alone in a one man tent he was having no part of less than 2 Scouts to a tent. We did bring a 3 man as well as the 1 and 2 and a good thing too. Jake was not interested in hearng that our 17yo was only 14 days away from his 18th B-day.Aug 8, 2012 at 2:50 pm #1901251
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Our crew was the same as yours (9+3)… Our solution was that each of our three oldest took turns spending four nights with their dad. By doing this, every adult carried a two-man but also had some privacy and some nights with their son. Seemed to work without any issues and kept our footprint to seven two-man tents…Aug 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm #1906331
Wade FordBPL Member
@cwfordLocale: NTX
We had 9 + 2 crew this year and took a 3 man tent to solve the odd number problem. Both of the advisor's boys were on the trek but neither boy was interested in tenting with dad. Rightfully so I guess. I know I would have resisted tenting with my dad back in the day.
We did get some push back from our ranger on advisors tenting alone but we prevailed when we showed him the 3 man tent for the boys. I'm not sure I understand the space issue as none of the camps we were at were anywhere close to full.
We tried a number of different options on tents and ended up with an older 3 man backpacking tent. It was fairly heavy at almost 7 pounds but it divided pretty evenly 3 ways and it was easy for the boys to set up. Some of the lighter weight tarp style tents are just too fiddly to hold the attention of 14 year boys.Sep 3, 2012 at 5:42 pm #1908804
Donald HowardMember
Our crew of 6 scouts will be buying tents for next years trip. Considering this quote from the Philmont Guide "If you bring your own tent it must be a 2-person tent….", can we buy 2 three person tents or do we need to use 2 person tents only?Sep 3, 2012 at 5:55 pm #1908807
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Our troop used a Golite SL-4+ for 5 scouts in 2010 and received zero pushback. I was part of the crew and they had a great time in it. They plan to take it again in 2013.
I see that Golite has SL-3's in stock right now.
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If you are making the trip out to Las Vegas for this year's ISC West Expo April 1-4 be sure to explore the educational opportunities offered through the organizer's seminar program, and if you are not planning to go perhaps what I am about to share with you might entice you to make some hasty travel arrangements. As someone who has been attending this particular show for more than 15 years, I think I have a pretty good handle on how to weed through what's offered to discern what is likely the best use of a installing dealer's/integrator's valuable time (not to mention money).
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In any case, the Titan landscapes ended up widely distributed across
the Internet, although, Liekens noted, "The big media outlets
like CNN and BBC didn't pick it up right away." The pictures
first made their way to "nerd Web sites and blogs" and
then filtered across cyberspace to the media giants.
The rapidity and scope of the images' distribution gave the strong
impression that the amateurs had beaten scientists to the punch.
Lebreton says his team was impressed: "Our scientists here [at
ESA] looked at the images and said, 'Wow, they're beautiful.' Their
beauty was not matched by the images we released."
There seem to be no hard feelings. Lebreton says the amateurs should
be given credit for clearly stating up front that their
embellishments were not necessarily accurate but meant to be enjoyed
for what they represented. In fact, he says ESA is looking to hire
some of the amateurs who worked on the images. Lebreton thinks that
the release of the raw data has been an unexpected public-relations
success. ESA officials will meet shortly to discuss the implications
of the unintended experiment for future public relations.
The implications go far beyond the ESA offices. These events suggest
amateurs are poised to contribute in significant and unexpected
ways. New technology and access to cheap computing promise to
dramatically change the amateur-professional interaction.
Although technology has moved astronomy into the category of
"big science," amateurs still participate extensively.
Astronomy has long been a favorite discipline of amateur scientists
(among whom birding is the most popular), and amateur astronomers
are often the first to detect comets or supernovae. For this reason,
professional astronomers tend to value the contribution of amateurs.
"Generally, the attitude [toward amateurs] is positive,"
says Robert Milkey, executive officer of the American Astronomical
Society, "Many professionals are eager to collaborate and want
to write amateur contributors into research projects and
proposals.… The distinction between professionals and the
best-qualified amateurs is that the professional is paid."
Ed Flaspoehler, president of the American Amateur Astronomical
Association, who has worked as a data-processing consultant
for major corporations, perceives the professional community
differently, as "generally diffident toward amateurs."
"Some professionals view amateurs as a pool of graduate
students who do the work while [the professionals] get the
credit," he says. "Professionals have not yet figured how
to put this [resource] to good use."
Even if only a small proportion of the estimated 250,000 amateurs in
the U.S. want involvement at a higher level, Flaspoehler noted,
that's still a large number compared to the six or seven thousand
professionals. New approaches, such as those demonstrated by
Liekens's chat group, make it possible for greater numbers of
amateurs to be involved in more sophisticated ways.
Milkey thinks that "the technology [now] coming into the hands
of amateurs is capable of doing serious science." Flaspoehler
sees the Huygens imaging chat group as the latest trend in an
evolutionary process. Early amateurs made visual observations, then
graduated to telescopes. In the 1980s, amateurs widely adopted film
as a recording medium. During the 1990s CCD (charge-coupled device)
technology became widespread among observatories and then became
affordable to amateurs in the form of digital cameras. Over the past
few years amateurs have adapted digital cameras to taking
astronomical photographs and therefore became involved in image processing.
Some scientists see that the spread of new, cheap technology,
particularly in information and data management, offers new ways to
interact with the public. One example is so-called distributed
computing. Internet-connected personal computers, while otherwise
idle, perform subsets of calculations that require massive
processing power. Starting with SETI@home, which analyzes radio
telescope data to detect extraterrestrial signals, the use of
distributed computing has extended to processing data from laser
interferometers to detect gravitational waves (Einstein@home) and
running models of global climate-change prediction (climateprediction.net) and protein
folding (Folding@home).
"There's a real need for organization to bring amateurs and
professionals together," Robert Milkey remarked. He hopes that
members of the public will see more of what keeps scientists coming
to the observatory or laboratory every day—and have the chance
to participate in scientific research and experience that excitement
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Elegant Apartment in Appio-Latino
Size48 m²
Floor No.4(with elevator)
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Elevator in building
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Internet/WiFi
- Air conditioning
Accommodation summary
|Via Acqua Donzella, 00179 Rome, Italy
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There is a double bedroom with king size bed, wardrobe, study desk and flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen features a dining table and a living area at one end, with comfy sofa bed. The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
The surrounding area is packed with beautiful architecture, just 10 minutes' walk from the gorgeous Caffarella Park. A good selection of restaurants and cafes can be found nearby, as well as supermarkets and other useful amenities.
Several bus stops can be found within a few minutes' walk, with direct services heading into the centre of Rome. The iconic Colosseum is a 25 minute bus ride away.
House rulesNo pets.
No smoking.
Please respect the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum at night.
|Price for > 2 guests
|€ 21 per guest/night extra
|Maximum Nights
|2 weeks
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|Check-out Before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
My stay at Manuelas house was excellent. The apartment has everything you need, it is very pretty decorated, it has got a balcony and it is perfectly situated. It was extremely clean and the furniture is very new. There are many bars around, where you can have a great italian coffee. The subway station is about 4 minutes away, by which you can reach the centre of Rome quickly. Nevertheless, Manuela is a very kind host. I absolutely recommend this apartment! Thanks for the great stay
Our stay at Manuela's place was really pleasant. The apartment was spacious and nicely furnished. Everything worked fine: the wifi, the shower, the cooking facilities and we found some leftovers from other guests (I guess) and other nice surprises from Manuela in the kitchen. She also had tourist maps and a map of the surroundings for us, which were extremely helpful! Supermarkets were nearby and the fruiterer next door was great. The location was good, not right in the busy touristic centre, but well connected by the metro, which runs every couple of minutes. The key delivery went well, Manuela was very friendly and offered her help for any situation needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Manuela and her husband are very warm and friendly hosts, even without speaking French, Manuela remains available and very efficient, the apartment corresponds to the pictures on the site, in addition to being close to a Metro stop to visit all possible monuments. I highly recommend is assured satisfaction. This is a first for me on Wimdu and I'm 100% satisfied. Again thank you from my heart, I return with great memories ...
Manuela et son mari sont des hôtes très chaleureux et aimables, même sans parler le français, Manuela reste disponible et très éfficace, l'appartement correspond bien aux photos du site, en plus d'être proche d'un arrêt de métro pour visiter tous les monuments possibles. Je le recommande fortement, c'est satisfaction assurée. C'est une première pour moi sur WIMDU et j'en suis 100% satisfaite. Merci encore du fond du cœur, je rentre avec de superbes souvenirs...
Manuela was a great host! The appartment was clean, very nice and lovely decorated. We totally enjoyed our stay at Manuela's place and and would love to come back here when again beeing in Rome. Thanks so much for your hospitality. I can highly recommend this place!!!
Very welcome. Apartment very clean and perfect
We were particularly pleased with the apartment, Manuela,
From the nearby subway, very suitable building, air conditioning in the apartment and all the little touches.
I willingly relouerais this apartment for another stay.
Chantal shepherd
Très bon accueil. Appartement très propre et parfait
Nous avons été particulièrement satisfait de l'appartement, de Manuela,
De la proximité du métro, immeuble très convenable, climatisation dans l'appartement et toutes les petites attentions.
Je relouerais volontiers cet appartement pour un prochain séjour.
Chantal bergier
Great apartment, very well connected to the city center, the area is quiet and there is everything, certainly if I were to return to Rome would take the same apartment, Manuela is lovely and very attentive, she was commissioned to fetch a taxi as we had to catch it early and we reserve it. NO DOUBT TO 10
Un apartamento estupendo, muy comunicado con el centro de la ciudad, la zona es tranquila y hay de todo, sin duda si tuviera que volver a roma cogeria este mismo apartamento, Manuela es encantadora y muy atenta , ella se encargo de buscarnos un taxi ya que tuvimos que cogerlo de madrugada y ella nos lo reservo. SIN DUDA UN 10
Manuela and her husband are very nice and hospitable and care to solve any doubt. The apartment is very clean and nice and very close to the subway a few stops from the center. Very good choice to visit Rome.
Manuela y su marido son muy agradables y hospitalarios y se preocupan por solucionar cualquier duda. El apartamento es muy limpio y bonito y esta muy cerca del metro, a pocas paradas del centro. Muy buena opción para visitar Roma.
Nice owners, my boss was good, although they complained about a little 'cold. In good compensation. Thanks
Proprietari molto gentili, il mio superiore è stato bene , anche se si è lamentato per un po' di freddo. Nel compenso buono. Grazie
All perfect !! Owners exceptional, very friendly and always available, very nice house and very comfortable complete with everything you need. The area is perfect with Metro A very close and nearby shops of all kinds. If there was a possibility go back again. Greetings from Francesco d'Azur
Tutto perfetto!! Proprietari eccezionali, molto accoglienti e sempre disponibili, casa davvero molto bella e molto comoda completa di tutto quello che occorre. La zona è perfetta con fermata della metro A a due passi e negozi vicini di ogni genere. Qualora ce ne fosse la possibilità tornerei volentieri. Un saluto da Francesco e Azzurra
Very good choice to spend a few days in Rome. Manuela and her family looked after us very well and gave us all the facilities. The apartment estava all new and very clean. Excellent communication with the center, the metro is 2min walk and 10 min are in the center. The only "but" is that it would be an apartment that is new yet they had wifi, but talking with Manuela have said they already have in marxa. Erally return to the same apartment if I ever return to Rome.
Muy buena opción para pasar unos días en Roma. Manuela y su familia nos atendieron muy bien y nos dieron todas las facilidades. El apartamento estava todo nuevo y muy limpio. La comunicación con el centro excelente, el metro está a 2min a pie y en 10 min estás en el centro. El único "pero" que le pondría es que al ser un apartamento que es nuevo aún no tenían wifi, pero hablando con Manuela han dicho que ya lo tienen en marxa. Ralmente volvería al mismo apartamento si alguna vez vuelvo a Roma.
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AVAD Carrying Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Distributor AVAD has announced the availability of the Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarm at its branches for integrators.
January 29, 2014
The recent purchase of Nest Labs by Google for $3.2 billion apparently has not altered Nest's go-to-market strategy for integrators
AVAD LLC has announced that the Nest Protect: Smoke + Carbon Monoxide alarm is now available at the distributor's branches.
According to a study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 73 percent of smoke alarms that failed to activate during home fires had dead, missing or disconnected batteries. Irritating and confusing beeps remain the chief cause of owners disabling their smoke alarms.
The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm uses a voice that identifies where the specific problem is, and allows those nearby to acknowledge the alert with a wave of the hand, which prompts the device to quiet down. It also sends messages to the owner's phone if the batteries run low.
"AVAD is proud to offer Nest products because they give serious thought to the design and improvement of once-forgotten pieces of technology that are now cornerstones of the connected home," says Hugh Hughes, director of merchandising at AVAD. "Nest Labs earned the Consumer Electronics Association's Best of Innovations Award in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category for their excellent product development and engineering. The Nest Protect is a revolutionary step forward in home automation and monitoring."
The Nest Protect monitors heat, carbon monoxide and smoke. The product's multiple features and settings can be controlled and monitored directly from the Nest app on iOS, Android and on the Web, according to the company.
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The Unicorn Police Department is... A rogue alliance created by the notorious banished prince of the royal family and the 3rd in line to the thrown, Tommy Thorn. The back story of Thomas starts with His sister deacon, One day tommy was walking around in his mansion as a little 8 year old when the most unexpected thing occurred, An assassin broke into the castle and killed his mother and gave his sister a punch that made her think she was a guy. Tommy confronted his father asking him "Why was my mother killed? why was her personal guard reduced? why wasn't there any increase in her personal guards when you knew she was being targeted?" he replied "The strong kill the weak, she was weak." tommy yelled "Then i don't want to be strong i am renouncing my line to the thrown!" He yelled "YOU ARE NOTHING! you have never existed in my eyes! you cant renounce your line to the thrown because you never existed!" Tommy vowed he would exact his vengeance. He created the organisation to destroy the strong and protect the week. He is the Leader of The Unicorn Police Department.
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I would like to pay to have a properly licensed gunsmith demil a post 86 machinegun so that I may have the remaing parts to use to build a semi-auto.
I was wondering if anyone can suggest a trustworthy and experienced dealer/manufacturer to do this and possibly an estimate of the cost to have it done.
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When something is so much fun that it can only described by mashing up Lolz and Amazeballs into one all-powerful word. Having the bants to the extreme max.
joe: "Aw Roney I was Lolzing so hard at your Amazeballs technique of dancing up to that girl, lulling her into a false sense of security and then hitting her with the full nelson when she least expected it!"
Roney: "Lolzballs!!"
Roney: "Lolzballs!!"
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Adriana Lima is a beautiful Victoria's Secret model (see many of her pics below in the photo gallery), but still suffers from some insecurities. One of the big ones - being nervous about her body. Adrianna appeared in skimpy lingerie on stage in front of high-definition cameras after having a baby only weeks before and admits it was a bit stressful...


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Popular property highlights
Located in Sydney Central Business District, Rydges World Square is within 2 miles (3 km) of popular attractions such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. This 454-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a fitness center. Located in central Sydney, the hotel is also near University of Sydney and Circular Quay.
In addition to a meal at the onsite restaurant, you can also enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service.
Rydges World Square's 454 rooms are air-conditioned and provide coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and desks.
Property features
Rydges World Square features a fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Valet parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Fitness center
- Business center
Rydges World Square
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In the district surrounding Rydges World Square there is a multitude of entertainment options including cinemas, the Capitol Theatre, The Entertainment Center, Chinatown, Liverpool Street's Spanish quarter, shopping arcades, and a wide range of cafes, restaurants, and bars. The hotel itself is positioned above a large shopping complex. Town Hall and Central railway stations are approximately 500 meters away offering access to city circle, inter-suburban, and country rail lines. Guests have free access to the fully remodeled fitness center, featuring weight stations and Life Cycle cardio equipment. Other hotel amenities include two guest laundries, a bar/lounge, a restaurant, a business center with high-speed Internet access, and one function room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available across the large lobby area and all guestrooms. Valet parking is available on site (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 454
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Concierge services
- Shopping on site
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Number of floors - 10
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Rydges World Square offers 454 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Free toiletries
- Desk
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Free WiFi
- Pay movies
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe
- Cable TV service
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
Where to Eat
Sphere - All-day lobby restaurant with open kitchen serving full buffet breakfast with eggs to order and health "Rise Breakfast" options; and à la carte dinner.
Square Bar - Newly renovated lobby bar with all day snacks/light menu options and wide range of beverages.
Nearby Things to Do
Rydges World Square includes a 120-square-metre fitness facility with city views.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20 per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This hotel will place a $20 AUD authorization on credit cards for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property requires a $200 AUD refundable deposit for guests paying with e-Transfer, cash, or debit card. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: AUD 28 per person (approximately)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80 per night
- Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
Hotel Name
- Rydges World
- Rydges World Square
- Rydges World Square Hotel
- Rydges World Square Hotel Sydney
- Rydges World Square Sydney
- World Square Rydges
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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.


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The Blennerhassett • Parkersburg, WV
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- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Junior, Executive, or Signature Suite
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The Destination
Nestled on the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, the city skyline of Parkersburg, West Virginia, sparkles in the reflection of placid waters, the iconic shadow of Memorial Bridge glistening in the moonlight. Stunning panoramic vistas from lush Fort Boreman Historical Park reveal a well-preserved slice of America anchored by the regal sandstone towers of the Wood County Courthouse—a landmark since 1901. Cultural offerings like the historic Smoot Theatre and the American Oil and Gas Museum provide for plenty of intellectual stimuli while outdoor wine-and-food festivals showcase the best tastes of the region.
The Digs
Built in 1889 by a prominent Parkersburg businessman, The Blennerhassett fuses fresh European-style décor with an enchanting collection of antiques. Today, in addition to securing its status as a National Historic Landmark, The Blennerhassett has undergone an eye-catching renovation. The hotel's rich brick exterior gives way to gorgeous guest rooms, spread with jewel-toned fabrics and wood furnishings, along with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and eco-friendly motion controlled light sensors.
"We visited Parkersburg and The Blennerhassett on our anniversary weekend and found it beyond lovely. Accommodating staff, beautiful bedroom with a comfy bed, and a great bathroom. Just stellar."-- TripAdvisor
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UTSA's Steven Kellman wins Gemini Ink literary award
(Sept. 26, 2008)--Steven G. Kellman, UTSA professor of comparative literature, received the Award for Literary Excellence at Gemini Ink's INKstravaganza on Sept. 25. The award was presented to the nationally known literary and film critic by Jane Ciabattari, president of the National Book Critics Circle.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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INKstravaganza celebrated Gemini Ink's 11th year nurturing readers, writers and thinkers in San Antonio. The event at the historic Pearl Brewery stable showcased a FotoseptiembreUSA exhibition and silent auction with photos by Kathy Vargas, Al Rendon, Ricardo Romo, Trish Simonite, Luisa Wheeler, Larry Leissner and Rebecca Dietz, accompanied by dance music, gourmet food and wine.
Among his many achievements, Kellman is the 2007 winner of the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing -- the National Book Critic Circle's highest award -- and the 2005 Arts and Letters Award from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation.
He has written several books including "Redemption: The Life of Henry Roth" (W.W. Norton & Company, 2005), "The Translingual Imagination" (University of Nebraska Press, 2000), "The Plague: Fiction and Resistance" (Twayne Publishers, 1993) and "Loving Reading: Erotics of the Text" (Archon Books, 1985). His reviews and essays have appeared in The Texas Observer, The Georgia Review and San Antonio Current, among many other publications. Additionally, Kellman is Gemini Ink's founding board president.
The Award for Literary Excellence honors an area writer whose literary work has achieved national recognition and who has made a strong commitment to serving the community. Past recipients include Naomi Shihab Nye, David Liss and Sterling Houston.
A San Antonio-based literary arts organization and the only independent literary arts center in South Texas, Gemini Ink nurtures writers and readers and builds community through literature and the related arts. For more information on programs and offerings, contact Gemini Ink at (210) 734-9673.


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Bathing Your Baby
Lots of new babies and one frequent question that comes up early on is, how often do I need to bathe my baby?. Good question and I don't think there is a right answer.
Babies are frequently born with dry and peeling skin, especially on their hands and feet. This is one way that the doctor can tell that the baby is term. Despite being bathed or not bathed, the infant will peel and flake off this little bit of dry skin and then will be left with that beautiful baby skin all over.
Some people say not to bathe a baby everyday, but I honestly think it is totally up to the parent. I bathed all of my babies everyday, as I loved the way they smelled after a bath, and I was also convinced that a daily bath before bed would make them sleep better!! (not so sure this helped at all).
Whatever you decide to do about bathing, you want to make sure you are using a mild soap, and I like Aveeno and Cetaphil products, especially if your baby is prone to dry skin. I always started by washing the baby's face, then their body and lastly did their hair and scalp. Babies lose most of their heat through their heads, so I did this last so that I could bundle them up right after the bath.
After a bath it is a good idea to apply a moisturizer to the skin and again there are a lot of good products out there. Many of the baby products just smell good as well (what beats the smell of the pink baby lotion), but some are not as good moisturizers as others. If your baby has really dry skin and needs the hydration use one of the newer products that contain ceramides ( Aveeno, Cetaphil, Cerave). They may not smell as good, but they are hypoallergenic and are better for dry skin and babies who are prone to eczema.
Bath time is a fun time for both baby and parent! Before you know it your baby will no longer be getting baths in the infant bathtub, but they will be splashing away with toys in your tub. Enjoy these moments as they will go by quickly!
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Well Im gonna take off from here.I have been around for along time and although I dont have tons of posts feel I have helped alot of people here and made some good friends.
But I am leaving. I can no longer take the elitist attitude of some or the sickening little cliques and selective selling that goes on here.As well as the treatment of newbies... where someone will spend 10 minutes writing a snotty reply about how to use the search function when a new member asks a simple question.
I also dont like the fact some people here feel to make it a point to make fools of others who arent as knowledgable about this as they think they are.
Without new people this hobby will die so remember that the next time you feel the need to berrate some newbie.
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On to the trigger assembly. It seems like the chamber on the uzi barrel is cut a little too shallow for the AK bolt face. The gap pictured below is with the round jammed as far in as it will go.
So I ordered a reamer from Brownells and plan on reaming it out just a little tiny bit more by hand, does anyone see a problem with this idea?
Somewhere along the way I decided I wanted a forward sweeping thumb safety on this mofo, so I made one. Here is the basic idea.
I cut up the rate reducer from my parts kit to make the safety lever
Then I moved on to the detent for the safety. I figured an AR detent and sprng would be cheap and easy, and it was.
How it all goes together
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The Jean Bonnet Tavern is a historic bed and breakfast that hosts many who travel between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In 1791, it became a popular stop for angry whiskey distillers to conspire against the opposition -- the US government.
Today, you won't find gold in Deadwood. But visitors can try to strike it rich at the Mineral Palace Hotel and Casino (formally the Gem Saloon). George Hearst visited Deadwood in the early 1800s, and it's where he purchased his first gold mine and newspaper belonging to the town of Deadwood.
Tour the Grand Cavern Canyons, and if you're strong enough, stay at the elaborate, luxurious and extremely isolated underground hotel suite.
Almost 100 years ago, the Summit Inn sheltered 3 drunken vagabonds during an epic rainstorm. Those 3 men were Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Thomas Edison who were testing their inventions up and down the mountain upon which Summit Inn is located.
The Golden Lamb Hotel looks much like it did during the murder case of Thomas S. Myers. Clement Vallandigham, lawyer for the accused, accidentally shot himself in the lobby of the hotel while trying to prove a point.
Illinois' St. Nicholas Hotel, the location where there was an attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's corpse in 1876, still stands today.
Standing amidst Chicago's skyscrapers, the historic, 14-story Congress Plaza Hotel is where professional thief Adam Worth exchanged the Duchess of Devonshire painting with famed detective William Pinkerton for $25,000.
Even after its modern updates, the now Hyatt at The Bellevue in Philadelphia is decorated with chandeliers designed by Thomas Edison himself, which offers guests a glimpse of what it was like when it first opened its doors in 1904.
Located in San Francisco's Marina District, Hotel Del Sol is where the CIA covertly conducted MKULTRA -- an experiment in which American citizens were given large doses of LSD for research purposes in 1957.
The Pollard Hotel, located near Yellowstone National Park in Montana, was once robbed by The Sundance Kid and the Wild Bunch.
Today, the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is every bit as luxurious as it was in 1928 when Elliot Ness used it as an interrogation headquarters to assist in a case against Dr. Frank Sweeney who was accused of murder.
The Drake Hotel has been the location of some scandalous affairs, including a bribery that went south between government crony Charles Forbes and private contractors. Forbes was caught and sentenced to 2 years in prison after an unsuccessful escape to Europe.
The Occidental Grill inside InterContinental The Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, is where KGB agent Alexander Feklisov and ABC News correspondent John Scali met to strategize on how to breakthrough international political barriers in order to broker a peace agreement between the US and Soviet Union.
Having set the stage for the bestselling novel and blockbuster film "Jaws," The Engleside Inn's beachfront property in New Jersey saw its fair share of legs and limbs in 1916. Two bystanders pulled a swimmer missing half his leg onto the shore. In the following days, more swimmers were killed before famed lion tamer Michael Schliesser slayed a rogue great white shark near the town of Matawan.
It was at Washington, DC's Surratt House where actor John Wilkes Booth, and 3 other people, agreed to simultaneously assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward. But when they put their devious plan into action on April 14, 1865, only 1 of the 3 dangerous conspirators succeeded.
In 1817, the Kedron Valley Inn, located in South Woodstock, VT, was the site of a terrible and mysterious outbreak that panicked the town into paranoia, thinking that vampires were to blame for the numerous deaths. Several years later, scientists discovered that tuberculosis was the cause of the outbreak.
In 1934, in the beautiful lobby lounge of the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Paula Harmon, girlfriend of the infamous gangster Alvin Karpis, was arrested by the FBI. Paula worked with the FBI to uncover the whereabouts of Karpis' gang, which led to the arrest of all gang members several months later.
American General Benedict Arnold was captured and taken to the old 76 House in Tappan, NY, where he was interrogated. General Arnold attempted to reveal classified information regarding West Point in exchange for a high command in the British Army. To this day, guests come from around the country to hang out in one of the nation's oldest establishments, and to check out the upside down picture of the famous traitor whose plot was exposed.
In the late 1800s, the Meeker Hotel in Meeker, CO, was the first National Bank Building. During that time, 3 associates of the Wild Bunch gang attempted to rob the bank but their plans were spoiled when the town banded together and put a stop to the robbery. Today, the Meeker Hotel's lobby is complete with the log burning stove that warmed road-weary travelers for more than a century.
In 1983, the then smaller tech company known as Apple, held a company retreat at La Playa Hotel in Carmel, CA. The company was celebrating* its newest computer: LISA. At the same time, Steve Jobs was developing his Mac, at another unknown location. * Apple was banned from La Playa Hotel for 30 years.
In 1963, the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC, hosted civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. the night before his famous "I Have a Dream Speech."
Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, FL, was once the location for one of the hottest scandals in the 1980s. Evidence of an affair between Jessica Hahn and millionaire-televangelist Jim Bakker, led Bakker to pay Hahn a quarter of a million dollars to keep the affair a secret.
In the late 1800s, Chicago master swindler H.H. Holmes enticed World's Fair visitors to stay at his aptly named "World's Fair Hotel." However, Holmes does not intend to let his guests check out. He captures, murders and eliminates his victims' bodies for years before he's arrested and confesses to the gruesome crimes. Holmes is subsequently hanged, and goes down in history as America's first serial killer.
The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA, hosted American spy Amy Elizabeth Pack and her mark, pro-Nazi French diplomat, Charles Brousse in 1942. The two were nearly caught cracking into a safe containing intel that would benefit Allied forces during World War II.
The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle is the hotel of choice for rock 'n' roll musicians past and present, including The Beatles, Kiss, The Beach Boys, Ray Charles and countless others.
Just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, is the historic Century Inn. Former President Andrew Jackson, known as "Old Hickory" for being "tough as nails," was a regular guest at the hotel. Visit the hotel today to see their largest collection of historic antiques and have a stay in Andrew Jackson's room.
The Drake Hotel in Chicago has hosted many famous socialites. But in 1924 the popular hotel became a refuge for the family of Bobby Franks who was murdered by 2 young socialites -- Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb -- who thought they'd committed the perfect crime until a simple mistake cost them more than 100 years in prison.
The Wolf Creek Inn was a popular pit stop for stagecoach drivers in the 1800s including the most popular Charley Parkhurst a Wells Fargo stagecoach driver responsible for delivering gold along the Oregon Trail.
Located in Dragoon AZ Triangle T Guest Ranch once housed detained Japanese officials accused of spying on American Navy vessels prior to the December 7 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor.
During a 1916 presidential campaign luncheon for candidate Charles Evans Hughes (who ran and lost against Woodrow Wilson) members of the wait staff from San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel staged a walkout in support of the Union since it was rumored that Hughes was not a Union supporter. The legendary chef Victor Hirtzler of the St. Francis Hotel proceeded with the luncheon for the presidential hopeful -- serving the meal with only the support of his cooks.
Guests of San Francisco's Palace Hotel can still stay in the Presidential Suite Room 888 where President Warren G. Harding died in 1924. To this day no one is certain of the cause of death.
Visitors traveling to Yosemite National Park can stay at the Wawona Hotel, about 4 miles from the park's south entrance. Walk along the same trail that welcomed President Theodore Roosevelt and author John Muir in 1903.
The Don Vicente Inn in Ybor City, FL, was once a medical clinic and the location for a popular gambling game called Bolita, played by many Cuban immigrants to pass the time. After the clinic was shut down, the establishment remained unused for 30 years.
It's believed that in 1807 Vice President Aaron Burr conducted secret meetings regarding seceding from the United States at Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown KY.
In the 1860s, during the height of the Montana gold rush, the Fairweather Inn in Bannack, MT, (now located in Virginia City) was a stomping ground for several miners, stage coachmen and "road agents," looking to rob coachmen of their gold.
Constructed in 1836 in Alton, IL, the Franklin House Hotel is where Abraham Lincoln stayed during his last debate with Senator Stephen A. Douglas prior to being elected president in 1860. Today, the hotel is a carefully restored apartment building named the Lincoln Lofts.
Located in Silver City, ID, -- a ghost town that was once a gold and silver mining town -- the Idaho Hotel is the location of the deadly shooting between mining rivals J. Marion Moore and Samuel Lockhart in1868.
Nestled along the pristine beaches of Cocoa Beach, FL, is the International Palms Resort, once the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach, where legendary astronaut John Glenn anxiously awaited a phone call from NASA that nearly started World War III.
The Everglades Historical Bed and Breakfast in Everglades City, FL, is where wealthy industrialist Barron Collier started the Everglades Bank and printed his own money. Parts of the old bank, including the vault and adding machines, remain on display in the hotel today.
Once owned by John Penn, the General Warren Inne, located in Malvern, PA, is where the 1777 Paoli Massacre was planned and fought during the American Revolutionary War.
Thomas "Fatty" Walsh, a notorious New Yorker gangster, was killed at the Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL, after a gambling dispute.
In 1848, The Planter's Hotel, now The Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, SC, accommodated 2 slaves, Ellen and William Craft, who escaped from slavery in Georgia and headed north via train to the "free states." A fair-skinned Ellen Craft disguised herself as a man. Her travel partner was her husband, William Craft, who played along as her "slave."
The Grinder's Stand or "inn" is located along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Lewis County, TN. It was the final destination of explorer Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark. The accounts of Lewis' final days are a mystery. Did he commit suicide or was he murdered at The Grinder's Stand? Evidence speaks to both possible outcomes.
A group of America's wealthiest and most influential men -- senators, secretaries of state, financial brokers and more -- would disguise themselves as duck hunters and meet at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Georgia to discuss major issues that ultimately would affect what's happening in the world today.
Pollard Hotel located in Red Lodge, MT, was once the home of Carbon County Bank, a bank that the Sundance Kid (Harry Longbaugh) attempted to rob in 1897.
The exterior of the beautiful Willard Intercontinental Hotel is where Abraham Lincoln and his family arrived safely, and stayed undetected for weeks before his inauguration, all under the security of John Pinkerton's men -- including the first woman detective, Kate Warne.
In 1939, The Culver Hotel in Culver City, CA, was home to hundreds of munchkins during the filming of The Wizard of Oz.
Between encounters with a local bootlegger by the name of George Remus, who would be the inspiration behind Jay Gatsby, and the extravagant parties held in the hotel's grand ballrooms, The Seelbach Hotel, in Louisville, KY, would eventually inspire F. Scott Fitzgerald to write The Great Gatsby.
On October 14, 1912, President Theodore Roosevelt was leaving Hotel Gilpatrick (now the Hyatt Regency), for the Milwaukee Auditorium to give a campaign speech, when would-be assassin John Schrank pulled a gun on Roosevelt, shooting him in the chest. After realizing the gun wound posed no serious threat to his life, Roosevelt continued on, giving his 80-minute campaign speech. The bullet remained in Roosevelt for the rest of his life.
Located off of Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters, WI, Little Bohemia Lodge was the location of the famous shootout between the FBI and the Dillinger Gang (known for their bank robberies), with known members John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. The lodge was also the modern set for the movie Public Enemies, featuring Johnny Depp.
Mammoth Cave Hotel is located adjacent from the entrance to the caves. A sight to behold, Mammoth Cave is a long-standing and popular tourist attraction in Kentucky. Slaves were used as tour guides in the 1800s and often left their distinct marks on the cave walls.
During the 1930s, Norman Baker claimed to be a doctor and brought a "cure" for cancer to the city of Eureka Springs, AK. Today, at the Crescent Hotel, tourists can hear ghost stories and watch portrayals of the infamous phony.
Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid spent 2 years hunting down members of a rival gang to avenge a friend's murder. A 5-day gun battle ensues when Billy is surrounded by authorities at New Mexico's Ellis Store (now a bed and breakfast).
Civil War icon Gen. William "Bull" Nelson ruled over Louisville, KY, and his troops with an iron fist. In 1862, Nelson dismissed Gen. Jefferson C. Davis for shirking his duties. The 2 men argued in the lobby of The Galt House (now the Galt House Hotel), where Davis shot and killed Nelson.
During the 1850s, a human-trafficking ring started in the tunnels under the Merchant Hotel in Portland, OR. Sailors drinking at the Hobo's Bar in the hotel lobby would be drugged and tossed aboard cargo vessels headed for Shanghai. Portland Walking Tours offer underground tours starting at Hobo's Restaurant or The Old Town Pizza Shop, all on the same block as the Merchant building, which is now office space.
The La Fonda Hotel located in Santa Fe is roughly 45 minutes from the nearby town of La Alamos, where scientists crafted the Manhattan Project – a program to create the first atomic bomb. Visitors who come to Santa Fe for its artsy atmosphere, food and restaurants, can also experience top-secret US history.
Situated in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley, the Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck was the scene of a heated political showdown between former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr, which lead to one of America's most infamous duels.
In 1902 Seattle Mayor J. Thomas Humes turned the Alaska Building into a 100-room brothel, officially legalizing prostitution in the city.
An esteemed art dealer planned to steal a pair of paintings valued at nearly $200,000 until the FBI tracked him down at the secluded City Center Inn in Bozeman, MT.
A mysterious man by the name of John Burrows first visited Hotel Washington (now the W Hotel) before a scheduled meeting with President Nixon. John Burrows turned out to be an alias for Elvis Presley, who was meeting with Nixon to discuss "hippies" and counterculture in America. Elvis, an avid badge collector, gifted Nixon a Colt 45, and in return, received a federal agent badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The badge can be seen today at Graceland.
The grand exterior of The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO, is famous for inspiring one of the greatest books of all time -- "The Shining" by Stephen King.
Exterior shot of The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, where Hollywood superstar Roscoe Conkling "Fatty" Arbuckle was accused of murder after a wild hotel room party.
The Patee House Museum, formerly a hotel, is famous for being the first place of refuge that Jesse James' widow turned to immediately following his murder. The museum is located at 1202 Penn St in St. Joseph, MO.
Eight days before assassinating President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth checked into the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston.


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PR-B Area Relay For Life is Friday at high school track
This year marks the 10th year of the Relay For Life returning to Pine River-Backus.
Our relay is small in comparison to some, but it doesn't lack for enthusiasm from the teams and the survivors. This small group of people has made a difference in the lives of cancer survivors by securing more than $ 190,000 in donations over the past nine years.
Evelyn Burley from the Burley Bunch of Longville has historically been the leading individual fundraiser, but last year Sandy Roscoe, also from the Burley Bunch, surpassed her. Hunt Utilities Group has been a staunch logo supporter of the event since the second year and we greatly appreciate their support.
The Relay For Life is an overnight fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Teams consist of eight to 15 people and can be from work, church or family and friends. Each team member is asked to raise $100 and can do so by selling luminaries in honor or memory of someone who battled cancer during their lifetime.
The theme for each year is to celebrate (the survivors), remember (those who lost their battle), and fight back (by raising funds for future research and cancer patients).
The gate opens to the public at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremony honoring our area survivors beginning at 7 p.m. The opening ceremony is upbeat and celebratory — we are inspired by the cancer survivors. We add all the years of survivorship together, which provides HOPE for all.
The luminary ceremony takes place at dusk and the mood of the event shifts to that of remembrance. We light candles at our Memorial table to remember those whom we have lost in the last year and then light the luminaries that will be our guide as we walk throughout the night.
We invite all to take a few laps and read the luminaries and reflect on the lives lost to this disease. We then change our music and our mood — we will continue to walk and raise funds to fight this disease. We will do this for our loved ones that we have lost and for those that are facing this disease now.
By continuing to do so, we are fighting back against cancer and doing what we can for our loved ones.
This is our 10th year back and we have 10 teams who have been working hard to raise funds and plan their campsite activities. The teams invite you to join them after 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Pine River-Backus High School track for a carnival type atmosphere. The campsites will have food such as pizza, chili/Fritos, pulled pork sandwiches and chips, hot dogs, pickle-on-a-stick, root beer floats, cinnamon rolls, caramel corn, Special K bars, cookies and Puppy Chow, just to name a few, as well as games for the kids, glow sticks, cancer bracelets, face painting and cancer pennants.
The funds from everything sold at the campsites goes back to the relay. Lois Lees will serve as the honorary chairperson of the event. Lois was instrumental in bringing the Relay For Life to Pine River-Backus and a main force in making it a successful event. She has faithfully come each year and sold luminaries on the day of the event.
Mike Holst, Crosslake resident and author, will share words of HOPE not only as a caregiver for his wife, Kitty, but also as a cancer survivor.
All survivors are invited to attend. Please come to the center tent around 6:30 p.m. and get registered for the opening survivor lap.
Please consider coming to this fun community event, bring your family, and meet your neighbors and friends at the Pine River-Backus Area Relay For Life!
(Tina Grewe coordinates the annual PR-B Relay for Life.)


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|ASUS GeForce GTX-465 Video Card
|Reviews - Featured Reviews: Video Cards
|Written by Olin Coles
|Tuesday, 22 June 2010
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DX11: Aliens vs Predator
Aliens vs. Predator is a science fiction first-person shooter video game, developed by Rebellion, and published by Sega for Microsoft Windows, Sony PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Xbox 360. Aliens vs. Predator utilizes Rebellion's proprietary Asura game engine, which had previously found its way into Call of Duty: World at War and Rogue Warrior. The self-contained benchmark tool is used for our DirectX-11 tests, which push the Asura game engine to its limit.
In our benchmark tests, Aliens vs. Predator was configured to use the highest quality settings with 4x AA and 16x AF. DirectX-11 features such as Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) and tessellation have also been included, along with advanced shadows.
Cost Analysis: Aliens vs Predator (1920x1200)
Test Summary: Aliens vs Predator may use a well-known game engine, but DirectX-11 pushes graphical demand on this game second to only Metro 2033 (and possibly equivalent to Crysis). With an unbiased appetite for raw DirectX-11 graphics performance, Aliens vs Predator accepts ATI and NVIDIA products as equal contenders, despite sponsorship from NVIDIA. When high-strain SSAO is called into action, the ASUS GeForce GTX-465 demonstrates how well Fermi is suited for DX11... but not quite besting ATI's Radeon HD 5850. Even though high-stress graphics has pushed frame rate performance lower on the ASUS ENGTX465/2DI/1GD5, the relative price to performance ratio is actually quite high in Aliens vs Predator and edges out the Radeon HD 5850 for value.
Then, the HD5770 is not 256-bit but 128-bit!
I count 5 clear wins for the 5850, 3 for the 465 and one wash (Resident evil 5). From the 465's point of view, thats a staggering 67% more wins for the 5850!!
And by the way, I don't count the two parts of 3D vantage as separate tests.
So not only is the 5850 the faster card with over half the tests won, more importantly, it also offers the most bang for your buck! All according to your own figures!
At least to me, this would count as a clear win for the 5850, but that is hardly what I see in the summary.
Also worth mentioning i think: Having been on Newegg on a few occasions, $305 seemed a bit steep for a 5850, and for aspiring customers for a graphics card, I can tell a 5850 can be found for $285. Only $5 more expensive than the price for the 465 you are quoting, and with that small difference I think the value numbers throughout the test would look a bit different.
You should also check your math on the cost per FPS, because the GTX-465 beats the Radeon 5850 in nearly all of them.
I thank you and congratulate you for your response to the commenter.
I sit here absolutely STUNNED. I can't believe that somebody didn't just "take it" and nearly agree with the ati fan fraud.
My faith in humanity has been renewed.
Believe me, I really, really appreciate it.
Sincerely sick of the rampant red bias,
Did you just report the AC Power differnence between no graphic card in the system and with the Graphics card installed? Did you try to take into account the PSU efficiency?
Power supply efficiency is not taken into consideration for any of our reported results. Only the motherboard, processor, memory, SSD, and video card are drawing power. The math is simply idle/load result minus baseline.
And I don't get your pricing figures. I found a 5850 for $285 and another for $305 in Newegg... the ones you mention beyond $325 include special cooling designs.


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> A re-welded milled receiver may be a better choice for the Beowolf ???
That's Plan A, using the Chinese milled receiver I have.
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In WikiRebels, we learn about the early hacker life of Julian Assange, and his later decision to form an organization where whistleblowers can anonymously pass information that documents crime and immorality. His stated goal is to expose injustice, and nothing exemplifies this more than the leaked film entitled "Collateral Murder."
Published in April of 2010, the military video drew global attention for the callous reaction of the US soldiers who shot unarmed civilians in Baghdad in 2007, even killing a father who happened upon the murder scene while driving his children to school. WikiRebels shows other films released by WikiLeaks, and catalogs the most significant leaks since its 2006 inception, including the Iceland banking scandal, Kenya corruption and death squads, and toxic dumping in Cote D'Ivoire.
Assange's stated hope was that alternative media would disseminate the leaks – amounting to over a million documents to date – in a way that would drive positive change. In the film (and in various interviews), he expressed disappointment that alternative media has mostly been unable to adequately analyze and synthesize the data contained in the massive data dumps. So, the whistleblower organization turned to corporate media, with its deep pockets. The Guardian (UK), Der Spiegel (Germany) and the New York Times (US) brokered a deal to publish their analysis of the documents at the same time.
Though this controversy is not mentioned in the rough cut of WikiRebels, such a move launched widespread suspicion that the group is part of a carefully contrived psychological operation. I discount this in Criminalizing Whistleblowers: Wikileaks and America's SHIELD Legislation [1]. Speculation about the source of the documents is much easier than analyzing the thousands of released documents.
One independent news source, IndyBay.org [2], reports that Assange accepted payment from Israel to delete any U.S. diplomatic cables that portray Israel poorly (as if anything could mar its reputation any worse than it already is). The source of this information, however, is Daniel Domscheit-Berg, a former disgruntled employee of WikiLeaks.
WikiRebels gives Domscheit-Berg plenty of face time to present his views on WikiLeaks, and to voice his complaints about Assange. The most salient complaint might be the decision to release tens of thousands of documents at once, instead of a slower and more careful release, "to grow the project." Domscheit-Berg promises to start a new whistleblower site that will pass leaked material to the media, apparently in an amount and at a rate that he believes the public can digest.
The film clearly makes the point that, regardless of the controversies, the WikiLeaks disclosures benefit democracy. One web comment articulates this most succinctly: "Secrecy is the cloak behind which too many crimes are hidden these days."
Even Domscheit-Berg admits, "What I really learned in the last three years is that a difference can be made bottom up, and not only top down."
At the end of WikiRebels, Iceland TV journalist, Kristinn Hrafnsson concludes, "Democracy without transparency is not democracy."
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Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta Pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
- 4 ounces Feta, crumbled
Already sweet cherry tomatoes, intensified by roasting, are tossed with summery basil, tangy Feta crumbles, and angel hair pasta.
Why Try? Served warm, cold, or room temperature, this pasta is a great side or summer lunch. Keep it simple or add other favorites like bacon, green onions, or black olives.
Foodie Byte: After tasting many varieties of cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and cherry-grape tomatoes, we found that the best tasting ones are generally the smaller varieties and may not necessarily be the most brightly colored. Since they will be roasted anyway, the color isn't as important as their sweet, unadulterated summer flavor, so choose wisely!
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes in a baking dish and toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until tomatoes pop and look roasted.
- Meanwhile, boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss with roasted tomatoes, their juices, basil, and Feta, drizzling with more olive oil if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
Calories 820, Carbohydrates 87g, Cholesterol 50mg, Fat 41g, Fat Calories 367, Fiber 3g, Protein 23g, Saturated Fat 12g, Sodium 877mg. Daily Values: Calcium 292.31mg 29%, Phos 210.58mg 21%, Copper 0.07mg 4%, Zinc 1.78mg 12%, Panto 0.62mg 6%, Biotin 4.34mcg 1447%, Magnesium 20.81mg 5%, Iron 2.25mg 13%, Vitamin B6 15%, Vitamin C 18%, Vitamin B12 16%, Vitamin D 2%, Vit E-a-Toco 15%, Vitamin A 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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