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Condo Florida Keys is an Atlantic view holiday rental condo in Key Largo at the Kawama Yacht Club available for daily, weekly or monthly rents.
Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with full kitchen sleeps 6-8 and is at the tip of Ocean Bay Drive, off Overseas Highway (US 1) at Mile Marker 100, right in the heart of Key Largo and just 1 hour from Miami International Airport.
The ensuite master bedroom, with king bed, sleeps 2 and the second bedroom has two full sized double beds and sleeps up to 4. Additionally, the sofa bed in the living room can sleep a further 2 for a maximum occupancy in the condo of 8. Features here at the Kawama Yacht Club include two swimming pools for your use (one exclusive to those in the Kawama Tower), tennis courts, an oxygenated lagoon with a small sandy beach shore and swimming platforms, and a Tiki area with BBQ pits and fishing pier.
Condo Florida Keys is at the Kawama Yacht Club in the Waterfront Tower building right on the Atlantic at Molasses Reef Marina. We are a 3rd floor condo with ocean views out across the Marina, the Atlantic and a protected Wildlife area. We hope you will love this home as much as we do.
Here at Condo Florida Keys you will be perfectly placed to experience some of the World's best diving and snorkelling right here in Key Largo; spend days on Miami Beach; nights dining or clubbing on South Beach; head to Islamorada for fishing and check out Key West for culture, history and nightlife ~ or just kick back and relax, enjoying the fabulous sunrises from your balcony and the many facilities available here at the Kawama Yacht Club.
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Getting Pumpkins and Tombstones:During Halloween, you can get a bonus from finding and smashing all the pumpkins and tombstones scattered around. If you miss some, don't worry. In the next and last mission of the chapter, when you go into the school's basement, you can find the pumpkins you missed in the boiler room. Later on, after unlocking the preppie part of town, next to the asylum you can find a warehouse containing all the tombstones you missed as well.
Double your tickets:If you finish photography class, you can get twice the tickets at the fair.
Get old bikes from shop: After beating shop 5 you can still get the shop 4 bike even though you earned the shop 5 bike. To do so you will need to go in front of the preppies boxing club, then go to the right of the building. when you get to the right side of the building(make sure you are on some kind of bike) spin in a circle by holding the left joystick all the way to the right. After a while you will see a bike appear by the wall. it might take a couple of tries but after a while the blue bike from shop 4 will appear.

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While many Americans spent 4th of July with family and friends, soaking up the moment, others captured the red, white and blue nostalgia with their Vine accounts. It might be hard to capture the glory of a fireworks show in 6 seconds, but luckily we've got a patriotic belly dancing fat guy to make up for it. Consider these your 6 best tributes to America, 6 seconds at a time.
If you missed the Macy's Fireworks Show with Usher and Justin Bieber, this Vine provides an accurate recap.
You're American, right? So you like nipples and fireworks, right?
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If you didn't have access to cheap Chinese fireworks yesterday, this is a recap of what you missed.
This is the freedom that our military affords us. Don't look away, embrace it.
Okay, I take back what I said about fireworks shows losing their luster on Vine. This is pretty damn awesome.
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What Does Wyoming Prefer: Soda or Pop? [POLL RESULTS]
The votes are in and the results were extremely close, but the winner is...
The votes are in and the results were extremely close, but the winner is...
When speaking about soft drinks, what is the preferred terminology for Wyoming residents?
What term do you use when asking for a soft drink?
Water filters are great. They filter out most of the bad stuff to give you a better, cleaner water. Perfect if you're using tap water or well water. There have been other filters like those life straws where you can drink straight from dirty ponds and such which I'd still be afraid to try. This guy shows off this filter by literally filtering Coca-Cola into water. But, it can't work all that great, can it?
Two words that mean the exact same thing are pretty common in the English language. Some of these terms are a regional saying or just how one's parents used them, so they are inherited. Certain words, more than others seem to spark debate. Do you say "pop" or "soda"? "Dinner" or "supper"? The list goes on. Let's settle this once and for all.
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Marge, the P. x variabilis is outstanding, but born in England and
growing in DC...would it be hardy in Z5. Stiil, if I ever see one
available, I'll at least pick it up for one of the Tennesseens.
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> > I'm sure one reason my primroses didn't make it was moisture. But
> since
> > that time I've installed a waterinf system that might cater to
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> Well, the candelabras want it soggy to be happy, which other
> residents of your borders might not like, but the woodland species
> just want decently moist soil. P. kisoana is quite nifty with its
> fuzzy leaves and thrives in leaf mulch in light shade under trees and
> shrubs. It doesn't go dormant like P. sieboldii; at least mine has
> not and P. sieboldii does, watered or not. I got P. vulgaris 'Blaue
> Auslese' from Gene back in '96 and it's been doing just fine in a
> regular border in the woodland garden - soil is rotted woodchips and
> it's gotten a bit dry now and again, but this one still returns
> faithfully and blooms its lil' head off. I keep meaning to get some
> more P. vulgaris - they do go dormant early but bloom very early in
> spring.
> I have one that I got many years ago at a wildflower sale as
> 'primrose'...finally was able to ID it from Pam Harper's "Time Tested
> Plants" as P. x variabilis, a hybrid between the primrose and
> cowslip, found in England where these plants grow together. It is
> absolutely tough as nails; has lived in a bed under a maple tree for
> well over 20 years now with virtually total neglect. I get around to
> dividing some of them every once in a while, but not as often as I
> really ought to. Flower is a lovely pale yellow with a darker yellow
> eye; a dozen or more on foot high stalks; comes on early, like April
> for me and lasts for a month. If you ever run across it, grab it -
> it is about foolproof. Well, a photo is worth a lot of verbiage so
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Low dust drywall mud Won't dry?
I bought some low dust compound. I layed it on and let it dry 24 hours. It looks like it shrinks and cracks. I push on it and I can be pushed like soft clay.
What do I do? Just let it sit some more? Looks like this stuff won't harden.
What's the temperature and how thick did you apply it? If area is damp or cool it will take much longer to set up and dry, also if its cracking? you may have put it on too thick.....??
The key when working with any premixed mud is thin layers.
A whole lot less sanding, and drys faster.
If you are trying to fill a large area you or some pretty deep you may want to use hot mud/setting compound to fill then coat with regular mud.
if it is cracking as it dries then its way too thick
Chemical setting or air-drying? I have a bag of 20 minute that won't set after three days... back to the store. Month ago I used a 20min. that set in 6 min. and it would not bond to the substrate, bubbled, and blister after the prime coat. Human error in mix when packaging, I figure. Wonder if it's local or all around.
With quickset I like Ruco or ProForm over Usg brand both mix well and no problems drying, use 5 20 and 45 min, maybe the plants fault
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RITUXAN® and its logo are trademarks of Biogen.
The Access Solutions logo is a registered trademark of Genentech, Inc.
RITUXAN® (Rituximab) is indicated for the treatment of patients with:
- Relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent
- Previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with first-line chemotherapy and, in patients achieving a complete or partial response to RITUXAN in combination with chemotherapy, as single-agent maintenance therapy
- Non-progressing (including stable disease), low-grade, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL, as a single agent, after first-line CVP chemotherapy
- Previously untreated diffuse large B-cell, CD20-positive NHL in combination with CHOP or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens
- Previously untreated and previously treated CD20-positive CLL in combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide (FC)
RITUXAN is not recommended for use in patients with severe, active infections.
WARNING: FATAL INFUSION REACTIONS, SEVERE MUCOCUTANEOUS REACTIONS, HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY
- Infusion Reactions: RITUXAN administration can result in serious, including fatal infusion reactions. Deaths within 24 hours of RITUXAN infusion have occurred. Approximately 80% of fatal infusion reactions occurred in association with the first infusion. Monitor patients closely. Discontinue RITUXAN infusion for severe reactions and provide medical treatment for Grade 3 or 4 infusion reactions
- Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions: Severe, including fatal, mucocutaneous reactions can occur in patients receiving RITUXAN
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation: HBV reactivation can occur in patients treated with RITUXAN, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Screen all patients for HBV infection before treatment initiation, and monitor patients during and after treatment with RITUXAN. Discontinue RITUXAN and concomitant medications in the event of HBV reactivation
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), including fatal PML, can occur in patients receiving RITUXAN
Warnings and Precautions
Infusion Reactions
- RITUXAN can cause severe, including fatal, infusion reactions. Severe reactions typically occurred during the first infusion with time to onset of 30-120 minutes
- RITUXAN-induced infusion reactions and sequelae include urticaria, hypotension, angioedema, hypoxia, bronchospasm, pulmonary infiltrates, acute respiratory distress syndrome, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, cardiogenic shock, anaphylactoid events, or death
- Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. Institute medical management (e.g. glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion reactions as needed. Depending on the severity of the infusion reaction and the required interventions, temporarily or permanently discontinue RITUXAN. Resume infusion at a minimum 50% reduction in rate after symptoms have resolved
- Closely monitor the following patients: those with pre-existing cardiac or pulmonary conditions, those who experienced prior cardiopulmonary adverse reactions, and those with high numbers of circulating malignant cells (≥25,000/mm3)
Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions
- Mucocutaneous reactions, some with fatal outcome, can occur in patients treated with RITUXAN. These reactions include paraneoplastic pemphigus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, lichenoid dermatitis, vesiculobullous dermatitis, and toxic epidermal necrolysis
- The onset of these reactions has been variable and includes reports with onset on the first day of RITUXAN exposure. Discontinue RITUXAN in patients who experience a severe mucocutaneous reaction. The safety of readministration of RITUXAN to patients with severe mucocutaneous reactions has not been determined
Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs classified as CD20- directed cytolytic antibodies, including RITUXAN. Cases have been reported in patients who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive and also in patients who are HBsAg negative but are hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) positive. Reactivation also has occurred in patients who appear to have resolved hepatitis B infection (i.e., HBsAg negative, anti-HBc positive and hepatitis B surface antibody [anti-HBs] positive)
- HBV reactivation is defined as an abrupt increase in HBV replication manifesting as a rapid increase in serum HBV DNA level or detection of HBsAg in a person who was previously HBsAg negative and anti-HBc positive. Reactivation of HBV replication is often followed by hepatitis, i.e., increase in transaminase levels. In severe cases increase in bilirubin levels, liver failure, and death can occur
- Screen all patients for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before initiating treatment with RITUXAN. For patients who show evidence of prior hepatitis B infection (HBsAg positive [regardless of antibody status] or HBsAg negative but anti-HBc positive), consult with physicians with expertise in managing hepatitis B regarding monitoring and consideration for HBV antiviral therapy before and/or during RITUXAN treatment
- Monitor patients with evidence of current or prior HBV infection for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis or HBV reactivation during and for several months following RITUXAN therapy. HBV reactivation has been reported up to 24 months following completion of RITUXAN therapy
- In patients who develop reactivation of HBV while on RITUXAN, immediately discontinue RITUXAN and any concomitant chemotherapy, and institute appropriate treatment. Insufficient data exist regarding the safety of resuming RITUXAN in patients who develop HBV reactivation. Resumption of RITUXAN in patients whose HBV reactivation resolves should be discussed with physicians with expertise in managing hepatitis B
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in RITUXAN-treated patients with hematologic malignancies or with autoimmune diseases. The majority of patients with hematologic malignancies diagnosed with PML received RITUXAN in combination with chemotherapy or as part of a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Most cases of PML were diagnosed within 12 months of their last infusion of RITUXAN
- Consider the diagnosis of PML in any patient presenting with new-onset neurologic manifestations. Evaluation of PML includes, but is not limited to, consultation with a neurologist, brain MRI, and lumbar puncture. Discontinue RITUXAN and consider discontinuation or reduction of any concomitant chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy in patients who develop PML
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, or hyperphosphatemia from tumor lysis, some fatal, can occur within 12−24 hours after the first infusion of RITUXAN in patients with NHL. A high number of circulating malignant cells (≥25,000/mm3) or high tumor burden, confers a greater risk of TLS
- Administer aggressive intravenous hydration and anti-hyperuricemic therapy in patients at high risk for TLS. Correct electrolyte abnormalities, monitor renal function and fluid balance, and administer supportive care, including dialysis as indicated
- Serious, including fatal, bacterial, fungal, and new or reactivated viral infections can occur during and following the completion of RITUXAN-based therapy. Infections have been reported in some patients with prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia (defined as hypogammaglobulinemia >11 months after rituximab exposure)
- New or reactivated viral infections included cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, parvovirus B19, varicella zoster virus, West Nile virus, and hepatitis B and C. Discontinue RITUXAN for serious infections and institute appropriate anti-infective therapy
- Discontinue infusions for serious or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Perform cardiac monitoring during and after all infusions of RITUXAN for patients who develop clinically significant arrhythmias, or who have a history of arrhythmia or angina
- Severe, including fatal, renal toxicity can occur after RITUXAN administration in patients with NHL. Renal toxicity has occurred in patients who experience tumor lysis syndrome and in patients with NHL administered concomitant cisplatin therapy during clinical trials. The combination of cisplatin and RITUXAN is not an approved treatment regimen. Monitor closely for signs of renal failure and discontinue RITUXAN in patients with a rising serum creatinine or oliguria
Bowel Obstruction and Perforation
- Abdominal pain, bowel obstruction and perforation, in some cases leading to death, can occur in patients receiving RITUXAN in combination with chemotherapy. In postmarketing reports, the mean time to documented gastrointestinal perforation was 6 (range 1−77) days in patients with NHL. Evaluate if symptoms of obstruction such as abdominal pain or repeated vomiting occur
- The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines following RITUXAN therapy has not been studied and vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended
Laboratory Monitoring
- In patients with lymphoid malignancies, during treatment with RITUXAN monotherapy, obtain complete blood counts (CBC) and platelet counts prior to each RITUXAN course. During treatment with RITUXAN and chemotherapy, obtain CBC and platelet counts at weekly to monthly intervals and more frequently in patients who develop cytopenias. The duration of cytopenias caused by RITUXAN can extend months beyond the treatment period
Additional Important Safety Information
- The most common Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions in clinical trials of NHL and CLL were infusion reactions, neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and infections. Additionally, lymphopenia and lung disorder were seen in NHL trials; and febrile neutropenia, pancytopenia, hypotension, and hepatitis B were seen in CLL trials
- The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥25%) in clinical trials of NHL and CLL were infusion reactions. Additionally, fever, lymphopenia, chills, infection, and asthenia were seen in NHL trials; and neutropenia was seen in CLL trials
- Pregnancy and Nursing Mothers: Category C: There are no adequate and well controlled studies of rituximab in pregnant women. It is not known whether RITUXAN is secreted into human milk. RITUXAN should be used during pregnancy or during breastfeeding only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus or infant, respectively. Individuals of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for 12 months after RITUXAN therapy
For additional safety information, please see the full prescribing information, including BOXED WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
Attention Healthcare Provider: Provide Medication Guide to patient prior to RITUXAN infusion.
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.


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I picked up a load of Reading coal last week that the Reading bag says is premium Anthracite. I noticed that the rice is not a shiny as my coal last year. in fact the color is dull. My coal last year was in distributor bags so I do not know where it came from but think it came from one of the veins in Mt. Carmel, PA
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Off all the teams playing in the SEC this week, Coach Gene Chizik's Auburn Tigers look like they have the toughest test with a high scoring LSU squad coming to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night. Here is a look at this week's SEC games:
Ole Miss (2-1) at Tulane (0-2)--Ole Miss has got good speed on offense so I am going with the Rebels to win on the road in what could be a high-scoring game.
Kentucky (1-2, 0-0) at Florida (3-0, 2-0)--Things are not getting any easier for the Wildcats, who don't have enough firepower to upset the Gators.
Missouri (2-1, 0-1 SEC) at South Carolina (3-0, 1-0 SEC)--This should be a good game, but with the Gamecocks playing at home I am going with South Carolina.
Florida Atlantic (1-2) at Alabama (3-0)--Alabama shouldn't have much problem with this opponent that gave up a huge amount of yardage to Georgia last week.
Rutgers (3-0) at Arkansas (1-2)--Since it looks like Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson will be able to play, I am picking the Razorbacks.
South Alabama (1-2) at Mississippi State (3-0)--This should be an easy win for Mississippi State.
South Carolina State (1-2) at Texas A&M (1-1)--The Aggies should be able to win with ease and play a lot of reserves.
Akron (1-2) at Tennessee (2-1)--The Vols shouldn't have much trouble bouncing back from a loss to the Gators in their SEC debut.
Vanderbilt (1-2, 0-1) at Georgia (3-0, 1-0)--Georgia has more players than Vandy and the team is playing well, even though the Bulldogs are giving up points. Look for Georgia to stay unbeaten.
LSU (3-0, 0-0) at Auburn (1-2, 0-1)--I know Coach Chizik is concerned about how the team is playing. I thought I saw some positive signs last week even though the final score was closer than it should have been.
LSU looks like the real deal, but something to consider is that I am not sure LSU has played a good football team yet this season so you don't really know for sure how good LSU is.
We know for sure from the people returning from last year's team that LSU can run the football and can play defense. Their new quarterback has a strong arm and has looked good at home, but this will be his first SEC road game and I expect Auburn will try to get after him.
Although LSU has lost some players for various reasons and Auburn has homefield advantage, LSU is the big favorite for a good reason and should be able to stay undefeated for another week.
In other games around the country:
Arizona (3-0) at Oregon (3-0)--Both are off to strong starts and scoring a lot of points. Both are nationally ranked, but only one is coming out of this game undefeated. Oregon will be that team.
Miami (2-1) at Georgia Tech (2-1)--I like the Yellow Jackets to win this at home with their strong running game.
Clemson (3-0) at Florida State (3-0)--The Seminoles' defense and home field advantage will make a difference so I am going with FSU.
Kansas State (3-0) at Oklahoma (2-0)--I am picking a well-coached Kansas State team to pull off an upset on the road in Norman.
Cal (1-2) at Southern Cal (2-1)--I look for the Trojans to bounce back at home after not being able to deal with a physical Stanford team on the road last week.
Editor's Note: Coach Dye was 9-3 last week on SEC picks and 11-5 overall. For the season he is 26-8 on SEC picks and 36-17 overall.
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Luxurious Historic Home in the Heart of Downtown Annapolis!(90 Reviews)
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- Minimum stay:1-3 nights
- Sleeps:9
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:2.5
- Property type:House
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
About the Property
House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5+ Baths, (Sleeps 7 & up to 9)
This luxuriously decorated historic home was built in 1832 and has been fully renovated to bring out its original charm. Situated only one block from Main Street in downtown Annapolis, it is conveniently located to give you instant access to sightseeing, shopping, restaurants and bars, boat cruises, and Naval Academy activities. City Dock, at the bottom of the block, boasts commanding views of the Chesapeake, sail and motor boats of all sizes, and people watching galore! Its close proximity to St. Mary's, St. Anne's, First Presbyterian and the Naval Academy Chapel makes it ideal for wedding parties and guests.
The Maryland State Capital, Governors Mansion, Naval Academy and Navy-Marine Corp Stadium are all easily within walking distance...most within just five minutes. Baltimore (30 minutes) and Washington D.C. (45 minutes) also have a tremendous amount to offer during your time here - it's the perfect central location. METRO access (New Carrollton Station) is 20 minutes away and connects to AMTRAK as well.
Original heart-of-pine wood floors are located throughout the home, graced by many beautiful rugs. The fully renovated gourmet kitchen makes cooking and entertaining an absolute pleasure if you are so inclined, and don't forget to enjoy a glass of wine and perhaps a cigar as you sit by the fire-pit on the back patio. The local Farmers Market (at the bottom of the block) on Sundays will provide you with fresh, organic veggies, meats and breads from May through late-Nov. As winter approaches, cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace with a book from the fully stocked shelves located throughout the house. Enjoy Fall Festivals, Ghost Tours, Naval Academy football and of course, the world-famous Annapolis Boat Show. Entertaining is an absolute pleasure in this home - the multi-room high-quality sound system gives the house a warm, comfortable atmosphere year-round.
If your vacation includes work, settle down at the desk in the office/library. It has high-speed wireless internet for your personal computer. The office has an operational gas fireplace for added ambiance.
The home sleeps six comfortably in two queen beds and one full bed. The couch in the living room is also a very comfortable single bed alternative, and a queen-sized air mattress is available upon request.
Free passes are provided for on-street parking for one vehicle, and a covered parking ramp is easy walking distance for additional vehicles. If you have any special requirements or requests, I'll do my best to facilitate!
Both the home and Annapolis have something incredible to offer...all year long. This home is ideal for family gatherings, wedding parties, 'girls weekends', football season, Graduation, and sailing races! Use the link below to view upcoming events sponsored by the Historic Annapolis Foundation...it will help you take advantage of all the incredible events that Annapolis has to offer during your stay.
Please click on the calendar link on the right side of this page to check for availability during the next 1 year period. Feel free to inquire about events that are more than a year away too. I recommend that you to plan early...this house is always in high demand. Though if you're spontaneously planning a visit for this coming weekend, I welcome and encourage your adventurous spirit!! It's a no-brainer alternative to a hotel stay with all it has to offer.
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Property Type
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- 2600 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 9
- Children Welcome
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 6-9
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Convertible bed(s)
- Queen size Beds (2) (1 additional queen air mattress available upon request). $10 per person/per night fee applies for more than 7 people., Double Beds (1) Double bed located in 3rd floor dormer bedroom...moreless
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
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- Away From It All
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- Historic
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- Sports & Activities
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Fully renovated gourmet kitchen, incredible lighting
1st Floor Half-Bath
Cozy living room
Master bedroom is spacious, light-filled and beautiful
2nd bedroom with French antique bedroom set
3rd floor dormer with full bed
Office with wifi also serves as expansion sleeping area with a queen aerobed
Lush, private brick patio
Home to the US Naval Academy
Main Street is just steps away
Popular haunts like MCGarvey's and Middleton Tavern are easy walking distance
Beautiful downtown Annapolis is practically just out your front door!
Beautiful antique dining room set...2 leaves allow for expansion to seat 8
Living room has a gas fireplace and lovely view to the private back yard
Master bedroom with custom cherry Amish sleigh bed and furnishings
Master bedroom has ample clothing storage capacity in the two chests
2nd bedroom
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Office also has operational gas fireplace
Charming Historic home built in 1832...one block from Main Street in Annapolis
Ego Alley at the center of downtown is at the bottom of the block!
All that downtown Annapolis has to offer is only a block away!
Popular haunts like Middleton Tavern and McGarvey's are just down the street
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"Jewish history compels us to take exceptional caution on these matters and forbids any harming of the other, the guest and the foreigner."
This was the surprising denunciation made on Monday morning by the Foreign Ministry, following an arson attack on a flat rented to four African immigrants on Jerusalem's Jaffa Road.
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Bright and spacious, the apartment offers flexible sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests. Following a tasty meal cooked and eaten in the sleek kitchen, guests can relax in the living area and enjoy a cosy night seated around the flat-screen TV.
A charming UNESCO-protected town, Trogir is situated within a 10-minute driving distance. Split International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes' by car.
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Thank you again when we got to spend a lovely holiday at your apartment . The apartment is a great location close to the sea .All work again brilliantly. Ivanka is always so friendly and positive.I can wholeheartedly recommend it to others. We were 4 adults and 1 child (10 months).
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Ivanka is very responsive and hospitable and took care immediately of some issues that we had with the wifi. The living room/kitchen and terrace of the apartment are directly overlooking the seaside, the kitchen is well equipped. The airport, Trogir and even Split are a short car ride away and there is plenty to see and do. Can recommend this place for a holiday break and would definitely stay there again.
Hello Ivanka,
We have recovered well and it was very nice with you. The apartment was very well equipped and modern. The TV corner was etas small but it went that way. We were also at a time there where it was too cold Abens to sit on the beautiful terrace. All love the Lajos
Hallo Ivanka,
Wir haben uns gut erholt und es war sehr schön bei Dir. Die Wohnung war sehr gut ausgerüstet und modern eingerichtet. Die Fernseherecke war etas klein aber es ging auch so. Wir waren ja auch zu einer Zeit da wo es Abens zu kalt war um auf der wunderschönen Terrasse zu sitzen. Alles Liebe die Lajos
... Very tasty and really fully furnished apartment right by the beach. The island and its surroundings are more than charming and relaxing. Thank you for the wonderful time Ivanka and pleasant stay. Highly recommended - although I really should not write this out of selfishness ... :-)
... sehr geschmackvoll und wirklich vollständig eingerichtete Ferienwohnung in direkter Strandlage. Die Insel und die nähere Umgebung sind mehr als reizvoll und erholsam. Danke Ivanka für die schöne Zeit und den angenehmen Aufenthalt. Sehr zu empfehlen - obwohl ich dies aus Eigennutz eigentlich nicht schreiben sollte :-) ...
We have the vacation with Ivanka from 30.08.-09.20. spent. This wonderful apartment is exactly as shown in the photos. Everything is there, what you need for a successful holiday.
The large terrace invites you to relax.
Ivanka and her husband are very helpful and friendly. No problem remains unsolved, no question unanswered. All in all we spent a relaxing, great holiday. Highly recommended.
Wir haben den Urlaub bei Ivanka vom 30.08.-20.09. verbracht. Das wundervolle Apartment ist genauso, wie auf den Fotos dargestellt. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man für einen gelungenen Urlaub braucht.
Die große Terrasse lädt zum Entspannen ein.
Ivanka und ihr Mann sind sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Kein Problem bleibt ungelöst, keine Frage unbeantwortet. Alles in allem verbrachten wir einen erholsamen, schönen Urlaub. Absolut zu empfehlen.
The apartment was exactly as described. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Beach was great.
Terrace is really nice. Only when it rains lacks a roof so you can sit outdoors. That's the only thing that could be improved.
We have already recommended.
We will book again for next year.
Das Appartement war genau wie beschrieben. Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Strand war super .
Terrasse ist super schön. Nur wenn es regnet fehlt eine Überdachung damit man im freien sitzen kann. Das ist das einzige was noch verbessert werden könnte .
Wir haben es bereits weiter empfohlen.
Wir werden für nächstes Jahr wieder buchen.
We stayed in Ivankas apartment during three weeks in july 2014. The apartment was perfect, with easy and swift access to the beach, barbecue on the wonderful terrace, wifi and aircondition. This is, however, not what sets this experience apart from previous stays in holiday apartments. During our stay we were invited to a birthday party, we were supplied with produce from the family's garden, offered to use the new canoe, firewood for the barbecue to name but a few aspects of the wonderful hospitality that was shown us. Ivanka is a fantastic host, and she is well backed up by her husband, daughter, grandson and not to forget the wonderful grandfather who lives in the top floor. We will always be thankful for Ivankas presence and her wonderful support when we needed it and asked for it. It is a truly unique experience, and we hope that more guests get the opportunity to take part of this.
Ivanka and her family offered us brilliant holiday. She took care of us so perfectly that we feel like we were her family. And the apartment was even
better than the pictures introduced. Hopefully we'll visit there again.
Ivanka's apartment is just as in the uploaded pictures; it's very spacious and furnished to cater for all the needs a guest could have during their holiday stay. Bring a jumper for the evenings if you visit outside the summer season as it does cool down during the evenings. The apartment provides a lovely base from which to explore the Dalmatian coast and hinterland and during the summer season it should be lovely to cool down in the sea from which you are separated only by the local island road. We visited in early April so didn't jump into the sea here although it was warm enough to take the plunge into the amazingly blue sea during a day trip to Brac. Just one of the destinations easily reached from this base.
The highlight however is Ivanka herself. She's incredibly helpful and available to sort out any little problems you may encounter during your stay. Ivanka received a phone call from what turned out to be the captain of the Brac–Split ferry who was trying to track down the owner – I – of a mobile phone that had been found on the ferry. Ivanka jumped into her car and drove the 40-km-or-so roundtrip to Split ferry port to meet the captain and pick up my phone. She returned from Split a couple of hours after we had returned ourselves and by which point I had noticed my loss and to my absolute amazement pulled my phone out of her jacket! What a relief – our holiday pictures and numerous others from previous trips thought lost were safe! Thank you again Ivanka!
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How to Identify the Best Stories in Your Organization
You have an event, or a new initiative that you're organization is preparing for and it's been determined you need a video to help tell the story. You have a laundry list of things you want to say, your boss expects key messages and spokespeople from your organization, board members, supporters, customers and the list goes on. Where do you start? How do you determine who will be in the video? Or even more important, how will it come together and what stories will you tell?
Start with the end
That's right. The first step is to ask yourself, "what do we want the audience to think and feel at the end of the video?" Will they laugh? Will they cry? Will they feel angry and upset? Inspired? As you close in on the exact emotion, consider what will be the call-to-action after they've seen the video and make sure it plays into the emotion of the piece. Keep in mind, people often remember, not what you do and say, but how you make them feel.
Crowd source story ideas
Once you know how you would like the audience to feel at the end of the piece, you're ready to start thinking about stories. The people you work with and work for know your organization better than anyone else. Ask them what stories they have heard that fit the feeling you're looking to emit from your audience. If the stories don't inspire you as they're explained, that's your first litmus test. Don't entertain the stories that don't sound interesting or consistent with the emotion you're going after.
Avoid "officials"
A basic rule in television news reporting is to avoid "officials." For example, if there's a house on fire, the story is the family, not the fire chief. This is not to say that the fire chief doesn't play a role, but he is a secondary character and used to help put the fire in perspective, or provide insight that the family can not communicate.
Same goes with your story – your CEO, president, board members, etc. are not the story, unless of course they actually ARE the story. Use your internal leaders sparingly if at all, like the fire chief, they are secondary characters. Too often organizations get caught in the web of internal politics and they ruin a perfectly good story with clutter and key messages. Keep in mind, the story is produced for the audience, ultimately, not your CEO. One caveat: often an official can be extremely useful in providing some organizational history and filling in the gaps that the main character can not cover.
Find a Star
Once you know how you want your audience to feel at the end of the video, you've collected the story ideas from your internal team and you've managed to keep your leaders out of it, or at least to a minimum, find the story with the most compelling hero. Think of your video like a movie. Every movie has a hero and a supporting cast. The hero is the character with whom the audience identifies. This person should be compelling because they will carry your story for you. From there, determine the supporting actors and again, avoid using "officials" if at all possible. Naturally, we think of the star as being the person who looks great, speaks well and will represent the organization well, right? Wrong. Find the hero that tells your story the best. Your hero may be someone who can't even speak.
Dodge the politics
Ego is one of the biggest pitfalls of a video. When you engage in including certain people in a video for reasons other than the fact that they are an essential part of the story, you walk a slippery slope. You will find yourself spending more time than necessary and you will find yourself trying to wedge in a sound bite with from someone who should not have ever had a place in the story. In the end, your piece will be weaker for having the excess sound. You may look like a star to the boss, but it may be at the expense of the story and more importantly, your audience.
Identifying your best story requires focus, discipline and a commitment to your message. Your best stories will show themselves when they clearly align with the goals and objectives of your event. Strip away the excess and hone your message and once you get the story, don't mess it up!


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An immediate standout among this cabinet of mythic wonders is the recent work of Stephen Burt, which depicts the ageless, endlessly fraught core of human relationships in several illustrated allegories. His seven pieces aren't merely figurative; they explode with physical energy: shapely, classical nudes in various aching tableaux of pain and love, desire and enmity. His medium — richly hand-dyed blue and red paper — sufficiently mutes his subjects' Biblical origins to create space for his own stirring interpretations. "Judith" (strikingly visible from the street window in Conté crayon on blue paper, 62.5 by 22.5 inches) — a tale painted often in Renaissance times — renders the comely Jewish widow wielding the severed head of Holofernes. As Burt's drawing observes, her nudity has a well-traveled history — Judith was once depicted as a chaste virgin and acquired her complicated sexuality through years of iconographic evolution. His Judith is modest feminine, while the rippling muscles in her forefacing thigh assert her rank as a warrior heroine. In ink and gouache, "The Battle of Men and Women" (15 by 29 inches) reprises a Renaissance battle scene in a dizzying skirmish of Herculean figures. It's tremendously violent, yet the picture's red paper mount obviates the call for any bloodshed. The lack of visible wounds on the warring bodies keeps Burt's battle purely in emotional and psychological terrain, where it figures to boil hottest.
If Burt traverses the highways of mythology, Carrie Scanga trudges defiantly down its unmarked trails. Her mixed-media works on paper tell opaque, symbolic narratives through a barebones vernacular, cleaving fantasy from readily coherent meaning. White space is the vessel by which Scanga's works gain their dimensions: The narratively textured "White Board" (11.5 by 11.5 inches) becomes dramatically complex, while "Float" (colored pencil, 14 by 17 inches) depicts a sleeping figure of a girl levitating from a modest bed and into the empty echoes of her room.
Lucinda Bliss directly cites Ovid's Metamorphoses as inspiration for her latest work, and the influence is expertly sublimated and metaphorical. Her "Vulcan's Net" series (four works of watercolor and gouache on paper, 10 by 14 inches) is symbolic and lurid; in each, a delicate harmony of animal knowledge and physical monstrosity lurks behind porous golden coverings, evoking tense scenes both discomfiting and carnally familiar. As in Todd Watts's syntax, Bliss employs the figurations of birds, though while her watercolors feature their intelligence and frailty, Watts enlists their rhythm and madness. His manipulated photographs depict naturalist settings governed by flocks in dense, mathematical sequences, most affectingly in the magnificent end-times triptych "String Too Short to Use" (in dazzling orange frames at 46 by 169.5 inches).
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Smart Woman: Apps For Children with Autism
At the Reed Academy in New Jersey children with autism are using the i-Touch and i-Pad to play and to communicate like never before.
The kids are using a language app to express their needs and feelings, some for the first time.
Diane Marshall says the technology is a huge help for her 16 year old son David.
Marshall said, " His frustration level is totally reduced. Because so many times he's got all these thoughts and feelings but he has no way of getting them out."
Experts say kids like using the i-Touch and the i-Pad because they're simple to operate. They're intuitive and visual and they give kids a sense of independence.
Kelli de Rosa of Reed Academy said, "We can teach math reading, the traditional academics, and then we have the life skills that we can go into. We are able to teach children how to do laundry, make sandwiches, how to live functionally."
The organization "Autism Speaks" has links to dozens of apps on its website as a resource for families.
For David Marshall and his family the hands on technology is opening up a new world of understanding.
Autism Speaks is also creating a section on their site where parents will be able to rate how well programs work.
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Mark Naison: As I watch the teaching profession be destroyed before my eyes, through bi-partisan initiatives that are difficult to fight, I am filled with anger. I hate what is going on, and will fight it with every ounce of my energy, but as a historian, I am hardly surprised.
Not Every Bronx Tale Has a Geoffrey Canada Ending
n his memoir, Fist, Knife, Stick, Gun, Geoffrey Canada describes growing up on Union Avenue in the Morrisania section of the Bronx as a harrowing experience — a place where bullies terrorized young people and where no institutions, certainly not the local public schools, offered refuge or protection. It was only when Canada's family moved […]
The Sixties Student Movement and the Working Class
Mark Naison: During the 1960's, New York city was the scene of an incredibly powerful anti-war and student movement. Like Occupy Wall Street, this movement was often attacked for being unrepresentative of the city's working class. In reality, this movement was far more diverse in class and race than critics at the time, or historians, realized.
Class Warfare: Is It Real? Is It Over? Or Has It Just Begun?
Charles Hayes: Now in my seventh decade, I haven't been able to rid myself of the unrelenting impression that America as a land of opportunity is, for an ever-increasing percentage of our population, a losing proposition.
Turkey: Game On
Nikki Junker: One group of people I am also hoping to meet up with are NGOs working in the human trafficking field.
The Urgency of a Senate Rule Change
Joyce Appleby: More than 300 historians, political scientists, and law profs from colleges and universities throughout the country have signed a petition calling upon their Senators "to restore majority rule to the United States Senate by revising the rules that now require the concurrence of 60 members before legislation can be brought to the floor."
Every Man His Own Historian
Stanley Kutler: The right's twist of history to please its backers and fuel its agenda is a vigorous enterprise. Serious history, serious scholarship and serious discussion of facts and ideas are dismissed with tunnel vision.
In Defense of Ethnic Studies and American History
Simon Balto: Amidst the recent assaults on ethnic studies in Arizona and beyond that propagate a myth that such programs are divisive and exclusionary, I now find myself seeking to defend and justify their importance, and to wrestle with their place in American history.
Howard Zinn
Joseph Palerrmo: I saw Howard speak in Ithaca and in Santa Cruz and his talks were always so emotionally powerful and sensitive to human suffering and injustice. But he could also be hilariously funny, with a comedian's sense of timing. And he had the most developed sense of irony — and the ability to convey irony — of anyone I've ever seen or read.
Rejecting Post-Raciality: An Ode to the Life of John Hope Franklin
The death of preeminent historian and race scholar, John Hope Franklin, and his life-long contribution to helping America understand the legacies of slavery and racial vestiges that have been carried forward, is a true loss. Franklin helped those who followed his work to understand that race is still the most entrenched socio-economic-political issue of our […]


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Delhi: AAP's 22 days 'Jhadhu Chalao Yatra' to begin from Sunday
Arvind Kejriwal will visit all the 70 constituencies and directly interact with the people.
New Delhi: Aiming to reach out to maximum possible people ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal will start a 22-day 'Jhadu Chalao Yatra' from Sunday covering all 70 constituencies.
"During the padyatra, Arvind Kejriwal will visit all the 70 constituencies and directly interact with the people, listen to their problems and discuss solutions," Manish Sisodia, AAP leader and party spokesperson said.
AAP has given the slogan of 'Jhadu Chalao Beiman Bhagao' for the yatra to seek support of people for cleansing of the country's political system and get rid of not just the corrupt but corruption too, Sisodiya said.
"It will start at 10 am from Old Chandrawal on Magazine Road in Civil Lines area near Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises tomorrow," he said.
Kejriwal aims to cover Chandni Chowk Assembly Matia Mahal and Ballimaran constituencies tomorrow.
The AAP leader, whose party according to some opinion polls is expected to win between 18-25 seats in the December 4 elections, along with the party candidate will hold road shows every morning.
Kejriwal aims to cover a maximum of four assembly constituencies and minimum of two on a given day.
The yatra would culminate on December 1, three days ahead of elections wherein the AAP leader would be visiting New Delhi, RK Puram, Rajinder Nagar and Delhi Cantonment assembly constituencies.
Sisodia said that the AAP rally would be unlike BJP's rally in which crores of rupees were spent to make it a hi-tech rally.
The campaign would start from 10 am and end by 10 pm each day, the AAP leader said.
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Today Kate brings us another collection of images and delights in this colourful series. Along with the downloadable wallpaper freebie, make sure you leave a comment on any of this week's Guest Blog posts to go in the draw to win one of the original prints! -Jenny x
This is today's FREE DOWNLOADABLE DESKTOP WALLPAPER, custom printed by Kate especially for us! Visit HERE to download! There will be a different desktop wallpaper everyday this week. Check out the video below on how it all came together.
RED from Kate Banazi on Vimeo.
Red, a hugely symbolic colour across different cultures loaded with symbolic meanings.
In India, red is holy, it is a symbol of purity and ritual. Wedding saris are red. In contrast, Western societies see red as a sign of power, danger, sex. Maybe that's really why wedding saris are red. My Indian Nanna told me not to wear a wedding sari when I got married, but that was probably because she thought I'd run off with her jewellery.
Plus, my sister's called Ruby. Red rocks.
Tonight we'll be having Tandoori chicken on the barbeque and then summer pudding. Alistair and Milan are cooking… triple win!
Sign from Third Drawer Down, which has become my favourite shop for gifts, which people actually enjoy receiving class stuff and don't wish to exchange for credit notes (You know who you are).
This weeks red inks. They look rather berry like, the darkest one I had to stop myself from dipping my fingers in it looked like raspberry puree.
Handmade box from Zakee for my 21st birthday, complete with a Ganesh statue from my Dad and two smurfs which were a wedding present for Al and I from our friend Craig.
Milan a couple of years ago conquering the drop-in. There's a couple of photos of blood soon after, but I'll spare you.
A trip to Canberra, Evans is one of my family names.
Sydney, Young St
From our roof NYE 2010
I sent Alistair out to take pics of 'red' and this is what happened. Powerhouse museum.
Via Julian. The first time I clocked it I thought it was a picture of my mother, freaky.
Under the city
The mighty Heath Killen
Screenprint test sheet
Screenprint by Karl Maier
Cushion by Camilla Stirling
The best hat by Flora McLean
Via Sandi Vincent
I know its more orange, but this is a wish list dress by Jonathan Saunders
Around the corner
I got this beautiful book from my friend Amy and this is just one of the incredible pages in it. You may see more later in the week, but I'm not sure if I'm quite ready for sharing. Issey Miyake 'Pleats Please' photographed by Francois Giacobetti.
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This outstanding book contains photographs taken by the staff of Reuters after the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Reading and Literature (3,641)
Language Arts and Writing (3,645)
Social Studies and History (3,989)
Heroes (110)
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September 11: A Testimonyby The Staff of Reuters
To buy this book, click here or on the book cover.
Enrichment Activities
Internet Resources
Books on September 11
Enrichment Activities
Themes of September 11: A Testimony
The photographs in this book reflect three themes: endurance, resolve, and determination. Have students define the three themes and find examples of each in the book.
Writing to a Picture
Have students select a photograph from the book that has meaning for them and use the handout to organize their thoughts. Students can choose to write a poem, new lyrics to a favorite piece of music, or a short story that summarizes the photo and/or the feelings it communicates.
Activities to Honor Heroes
After exploring the photographs in the books, students can choose a way to honor the people depicted in the photos: create a postage stamp, design a tee shirt, or make a poster that highlights the contribution of the person/people in the photo.
Students are asked to create a better town or country in these two writing assignments.
Write a Newspaper Article
Instruct students about the basics of good journalism. Assign them a photograph from September 11: A Testimony to report on. Use the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How graphic organizer to aid in constructing the article. Compile all of the class's stories to create a newspaper.
Personal Memoirs
The occurrences on September 11, 2001 affected everyone. Have students write a short memoir on their own experiences and feelings from that period of history. Place a copy of each memoir into an envelope, seal it, label it with the student's name, and write instructions on the envelope not to open it for ten years. Note: My fifth-grade teacher did this for my class when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I found the envelope a few years ago when I was cleaning out a drawer. It was a surprising peek into my past and I greatly appreciated her thoughtfulness.
September 11 Book
Send students out to interview family members, people in the community, or other students about their remembrances of September 11. Combine the interviews with artwork and poetry and publish them in a book to share with all.


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President Obama has a new New Year's favorite phrase: "I'm happy to have that conversation."
He was happy to utter that very happy-to-have phrase fully five times in his 52-minute news conference Monday. According to the Democrat, he is probably the most reasonable, most friendly, most social, most compromising person he knows. And he's always happy to have conversations, except when he isn't.
Or as long as everyone else does things his way.
Take this debt limit debate that has replaced last year's "fiscal cliff" chatter as the capital's most ubiquitous uttering. Obama, who as a candidate vowed to cut the nation's deficit in half, says Obama is happy to have that conversation about cutting spending and reducing the deficit -- which he so magnificently succeeded in expanding by more than $1 trillion a year lo these past four years.
He just refuses to negotiate with Republicans about raising the nation's debt limit. The House GOP has this cockamamie idea that a debt load larger than the country's entire economy is unsustainable.
Obama is a Real Good Talker when it comes to lip service about cutting spending. Of course, you remember as a partial-term senator, Obama voted against raising the debt limit which he now says is essential to increase to maintain America's financial credibility.
But when his first sentence talks about spending cuts, his next sentence always details new spending -- he calls them investments -- that are required for the kind of country he sees, one that spends money it doesn't have on things that sound really good outside any context of affordability.
No, we've never seen Obama's college records for some reason. But he graduated from two generally respected universities. So, he's no dummy. And he often cites his hardworking grandmother, who raised him, taking a city bus to work in a bank to make financial ends meet. So, he seems generally aware of the concept of balancing in-come with out-go.
And yet Obama's persistent presidential actions appear oblivious to such responsibilities and to the real-life devastations that stem from not meeting them. Every single day the Obama administration adds four-billion new dollars to the national debt.
And by week's end he's promised to outline a vast array of expensive congressional and executive actions which he says will somehow magically combat gun violence from Washington -- and convey the mirage of government doing something about life's inevitable vagaries.
Having eagerly spent about $5 trillion more than his government took in these last 48 months, Obama now claims to be "fighting" to trim spending by $4 trillion -- over the next 120 months.
Here's how he put it Monday: "For nearly two years now, I've been fighting for such a plan -- one that would reduce our deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, which would stabilize our debt and our deficit in a sustainable way for the next decade.
"That would be enough not only to stop the growth of our debt relative to the size of our economy, but it would make it manageable so it doesn't crowd out the investments we need to make in people and education and job training and science and medical research."
And speaking of spending plans, the president's own budget has not garnered one single congressional vote of support these last couple of years, not from Republicans, not from Democrats and not from senators who call themselves independents but always vote like Democrats. And yet he's lecturing the GOP on paying the country's bills.
And the Senate, which has been controlled by the president's party for the past six years, has ignored federal law and failed to pass a budget for almost four of those years.
But in the Willy Wonka world of Obama, who promised to end the harsh partisan rhetoric of Washington, the fault for these divisive, fiscally irresponsible days lies with the House of Representatives, which has passed a federal budget every year.
As most Americans have come to realize during these 1,456 divisive days of Obama's reign, the president remains faultless amid an endless series of domestic and foreign crises inevitably instigated by someone else.
He claims to cherish bipartisanship, but demonizes opponents as desirous of penalizing autistic children and struggling seniors. You may remember last summer Obama's presidential opponent was labeled responsible for one poor woman's cancer death, if you can believe such an awful thing. Which you shouldn't.
It's Congress that's spent the money for the legislation the president has signed. It's Congress that could not avoid the draconian defense cuts of the sequester, which was a White House idea. Now, it's Congress that needs to approve raising the debt limit again so the over-spending Obama can pay the bills he has and will continue to incur. That poor guy forced to endure a job he spent $1 billion of other people's money to keep.
But negotiating about that debt increase with other elected representatives is not a conversation that this arrogant Oval Office occupant is happy to have.
Obama's Hope and Change become Fear and Gloom
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Here's Scott in front of the computers where we updated our Facebook status to "married" (because we all know relationships aren't official unless they are "Facebook official").
Here we are standing in front of the room where our wedding ceremony actually took place. Today it held a seminar about vodka instead. The random people who took the picture were very congratulatory about us having made it through 6 whole months of marriage.
Anyways, here were some highlights of the Grand Tasting for me:
- I really liked the food from The Hungry Fish Cafe and Country Store in Wynantskill. I liked their peppercorn pale ale beef jerky. I loved their chili - it was really hearty and had some garbanzo beans and black beans in it. They also had a great baked french toast. They were super nice too.
- I enjoyed the Strawberry Field Confections. I wonder if there is a tiny part of every girl who likes to bake who wishes she could have a business like this. I tried a couple of their concoctions - my fav was the cheesecake stuffed strawberries with a champagne blueberry compote (oh yeah!).
- So obviously, St. Germain is so delicious. Their representatives were making cocktails, one of while was St. Germain, tequila, lime juice, a lime garnish, and a salted rim with chili powder. It was totally delicious, and it made me feel that it was not my fault I had a little too much to drink on New Year's Eve because it was the St. Germain's fault for just being way too delicious.
- I really liked the Blue Spice chicken salad - it had lime, cilantro, and little crunchy noodles on top. I'll be sure to check them out in the future.
- I enjoyed a lot of the wines, especially the Washington State ones. I would love to make it back to the west coast and tour the Walla Walla area.
- I had some Lapsang Souchong from Divinitea. It was amazing and the woman had some really interesting things to say about tea. I am interested in trying their Earl Green with Lavender in the future (they didn't have any of it there, but I think that sounds delicious).
- So the grilled cheese from All Good Bakers may have been a top highlight for me. These people were incredibly nice, and the grilled cheese had some kind of delicious jam on it. I just kept telling them they were brilliant. They also had a raw beet salad with pecans, and cilantro that I loved. My husband decided to embarrass me by telling them I had a food blog, to which they said "oh you're outed now - we know different people have different monikers, but we can at least guess you aren't derryX!" (which was pretty funny).
- I particularly enjoyed the butternut squash from Shogun in Delmar. I know there was a lot of butternut squash at this event, but this booth had my favorite variation of it. I' ve never been there before, but I am likely to try it in the future.
- Then we spent a while at the Remy Martin table trying different scotches. The man there also had some St. Germain and made me a cocktail with some of that, scotch, and bitters. Some blonde woman who looked like she belonged on the Real Housewives came and tried it too, and she liked it even though she said she usually only drank vodka. She was a good time, and towards the end it was funny how friendly everybody was. Speaking of friendly, as we were leaving I saw two middle aged women in the lobby pretty aggressively making out while what looked like their husbands looked on in amusement. I think a lot of people were really enjoying all the wine booths.
All in all, it was a great time. I was really disappointed not to be able to go last year because I was dogsitting in North Adams, MA and there was a blizzard that day. $50 sounds like a lot for the Grand Tasting, but you get to try so many foods from so many different restaurants and so many different kinds of drinks, I think it is totally worth the price. My only regret is that last year my husband got to meet Ric Orlando, and somehow I missed out on that this year. It is also for a great cause. I'm looking forward to visiting a lot of the participating restaurants, and I am looking forward to going next year!