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Don't you know that the Federal Reserve is part of a vast international conspiracy by the elites to use the Bilderberg Group to take over the world? They are working to enslave everyone by spreading mind-controlling drugs in jet contrails and fluoridated water. If you don't realize this, it's because the drugs are doing what they're intended to do.<quoted text>
So you do want 50 different currencies then...
Who's going to marshall interstate commerce..do you remember seeing a whole bunch of semi trucks transporting all kinds of stuff moving freely from state to state?
So explain what's going to stop, let's say Missouri, the gateway to the west to be paid in Dinari's or some other crazzy form of currency that only they honor..
Like I said...
And I havnt heard specifcs from you yet about what the fed is doing wrong other than having interest rates at all time lows for business and people who may currently be in a position to buy a home...
What's your actual beef with the fed other that some people don't like it and some people from a long time ago didn't like them either..
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#43339 Nov 23, 2012
No, one currency, not a Federal Reserve Note, but money derived and created directly from Congress, not a private central bank.
My beef is they create artificial inflation and they devalue our currency = they devalue your worth. The are private and profit motivated, Congress should have absolute control of the currency and there should be not such thing as a deficit even possible. The Federal Reserve creates money out of nothing, why can't we create debt free money.
Look into Kennedy EO 11110 - "With the stroke of a pen, Mr. Kennedy was on his way to putting the Federal Reserve Bank of New York out of business. If enough of these silver certificats were to come into circulation they would have eliminated the demand for Federal Reserve notes. This is because the silver certificates are backed by silver and the Federal Reserve notes are not backed by anything. Executive Order 11110 could have prevented the national debt from reaching its current level, because it would have given the gevernment the ability to repay its debt without going to the Federal Reserve and being charged interest in order to create the new money. Executive Order 11110 gave the U.S. the ability to create its own money backed by silver. "
SOURCED: http://www.john-f-kennedy.net/executiveorder1...
#43340 Nov 23, 2012
It is the conspiracy, and it owns 99% of the politicians, the media, governments, and controls everything.
"Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes it's laws" Mayer Amschel Bauer Rothschild
"This [Federal Reserve Act] establishes the most gigantic trust on earth. When the President [Wilson} signs this bill, the invisible government of the monetary power will be legalized....the worst legislative crime of the ages is perpetrated by this banking and currency bill." Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., 1913
"Whoever controls the volume of money in any country is absolute master of all industry and
commerce." James A. Garfield, President of the United States
#43341 Nov 23, 2012
Oh...I see from Congress
I can't help but laughing here, excuse me...hahahahhahahhha wowowowo
Congress is going to print money and regulate fiscal policy all alone with no real knowledge of how macro economies work..
But not only that but
Now they're right where the lobbyist want them. Bang democracy gone just pay out to the highest bidder -just go direct to the source
But it doesn't seem you're an avid fan of democracy anyway...
Kind of like Tax No More who prefers a bunch of oligarchs or even foreign entities running the show like the Bristish did about 240 years ago.
Direct access now...just step right up..
You know over half Congress are former lobbyists for special interest groups but were cleaning up that mess now....
But wow...this is a wonderful plan...
#43342 Nov 23, 2012
So Nixon took us off the gold stanndard too...
We have 300 million + people now in the US...
#43343 Nov 23, 2012
the man with the intellect of a 6 year old had more sense than you when it came to voting, HAAAA
#43344 Nov 23, 2012
Tax No More's has a treasonous longing for Bitish rule again.
Just bring back the "white" guys...
He longs for the good old days...just don't tax his friggin Tea or else he's going to get really mad, throw about 1000 or more temper tantrums at you and complain for years about it on the internet.
So you better watch out or he will be very angry... and that'll teach you
#43345 Nov 23, 2012
Come on Marisa, President Obama was reelected because the Republicans nominated an elitist, with an overwhelming stench of entitlement, a trust fund baby with no compassion for those less fortunate than himself, who made a fortune outsourcing jobs. Romney is a douche with no core who will say anything to get elected and the American people saw through his bullshit.
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#43346 Nov 23, 2012
interesting discussion with link provided. i think americans best interest is gold standard. gold is a limited supply provided by the earth whereas paper seems to printed out of thin air by fed res.
oligarchy you say ?????
bring back gold standard or your oligachy (fed reserve ) will continue inflation and devalue the dollar even more.
any gold left in ft knox ?
#43347 Nov 23, 2012
So a better plan is to leave it in the hands of a private for profit bank? You don't think this bank has the ultimate influence over all of Congress?
Not a fan of democracy? To put monetary issuance and policy in the hands of our ELECTED representatives vs a private non-elected bank? Are you confused?
By the way, we live in a Constitution Republic, not a democracy.
The lobbyist with the fattest pockets are already getting what they want, this will not change that, only better checks and balances will.
#43348 Nov 23, 2012
LOL! Gold standard! TOO funny!
The gold standard is the juvenile fantasy of the economically illiterate - an emotionally satisfying myth that nitwits tell themselves because they're too intellectually enfeebled to comprehend its disastrous results.
There's a reason we left the gold standard behind - because it was catastrophically economically crippling in our modern economic reality.
Seriously - grow the hell up.
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#43349 Nov 23, 2012
you might find this graph funny too.
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#43351 Nov 23, 2012
No, I find YOU funny, boxtard.
#43352 Nov 23, 2012
Educate your ignorant self.
#43353 Nov 23, 2012
7 LOGICAL Reasons a Gold Standard Is the Worst Idea Ever
An examination of the main cases for the gold standard
#43354 Nov 23, 2012
At this point in the larger debate, Republicans condemning the Obama administration on Benghazi have literally nothing left. Every charge has been addressed; every conspiracy theory has been debunked.
#43355 Nov 23, 2012
"[H]e's now a political caricature, severely debilitated by anger and envy. His trigger-happy foreign policy beliefs have always been questionable, but this Benghazi crusade has put in the weird circle inhabited by nutcases and conspiracy theorists like Michele Bachmann and Allen West. He should honor the memory of those who lost their lives that terrible night by putting a cork in his disgraceful behavior immediately."
- Joe Klein on John McCain
#43356 Nov 23, 2012
Since I don't watch Fox News, Glenn Beck, or any of the other "legitmiate news sources" I'm not updated on all of the latest wacko conspiracies like this one. But if I watch them it pisses me off and I want to start machine gunning the TV..
So I'm caught in this dilemma....
#43357 Nov 23, 2012
Its a form of representative democracy....
you're kidding me, aren't you...
Were not a democracy now...huh...
I'm not going to resort to name calling here like I would with old Taxi but man am I ever tempted too.
You're just another wall-paperer on here like him though. I see that now
Your agenda is so far gone though..
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Helping Teens To Become More Independent
The great thing about teenagers is that they really want to be independent, so this part of your job is rather simple in that it's something they really want. But it can be hard to know when to loosen the leash. However, like most things in life, with independence comes responsibility. It's our job as parents to start giving our teenagers more independence and responsibility in little bites so that by the time they leave the nest they're independent, responsible adults. If you start with the following as young teens, by the time they're college age, they'll be in more control of themselves and also be ready for leaving the nest.
Let Them Suffer Natural Consequences — Teenagers are old enough to take some responsibility for themselves including their schedule, what they wear, whether it is clean or not, and even if their teeth are brushed. It can be difficult to watch a teenager go out the door without a coat knowing it will be cold later. If Mom's taxi or the bus leaves at a certain time and the teenager isn't ready, he or she misses school, walks, or foots the cost for a cab. It's concerning when your teenage son looks like he has not bathed in weeks, but sooner or later his peers will ensure that he does. You won't even be able to get him out of the shower. It will only take a couple of times to suffer the natural consequence of the action, and then learn the right thing to do.
Let Them Get A Job — Even young teenagers can do various jobs from extra chores around the house, to babysitting, to lawn mowing to earn money for extras. It's important that you define extras and make it clear that you're not responsible for buying those extras whether it's more than two movies a month, or shoes that cost more than 35 dollars. If you define what you will do, then they can better understand why it's important to earn money. If they're job age, let them get a job outside of school and home because this will make them feel independent when they get to put their very own check into their very own checking account. Then they'll also learn by the responsibility of keeping track of that money. Make sure that money is for more than just pizza and games too. Make them responsible for a portion of their needs too.
Let Them Do Their Own Homework — You'd be shocked at how many parents are still sitting down with their teenager and going over every single page of homework with them. This is a huge mistake. You won't be with them at college, and they'll be expected to do everything themselves. In fact, unless your teenager is getting into a lot of trouble at school, and extra supervision is in order due to a disability, it's best if you stay out of this completely. You already went to school. It's their turn. Help a bit if directly asked, but if you can direct them how to find the help elsewhere too. For instance the Khan Academy is a free online resource where you can watch videos of many different types of lectures, especially Math. Giving them the tools to work on their own is going to teach them to be responsible for their own learning.
Give Them Household Chores — Even if an older teen has a job outside the home, all children should have chores they do without expectation of payment just for the reason that they are part of the family. You do household chores without compensation. They should do. It will teach them how to be independent and respectful roommates someday. A good rule of thumb is that anything in their room or that is theirs should be cleaned, washed, and handled only by them for free. But also, common communal areas such as the kitchen, living room, bathroom, etc… should also be kept clean and organized by all members of the family. Have a weekly communal chore rotation so everyone gets to learn how to clean the toilet and take out the trash.
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Usually I'm extremely squeamish when it comes to anything medial, but this is just awesome:
A soldier who lost all four limbs when a roadside bomb exploded in 2009 has undergone a double arm transplant.
Brendan Marrocco, a 26-year-old from New York, had the operation on Dec. 18 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, his father said Monday.
He also received bone marrow from the same dead donor who supplied his new arms. That novel approach is aimed at helping his body accept the new limbs with minimal medication to prevent rejection.
The military is sponsoring operations like these to help wounded troops. About 300 have lost arms or hands in the wars.
"He was the first quad amputee to survive" from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and there have been four others since then, said Brendan Marrocco's father, Alex Marrocco. "He was really excited to get new arms."
What a hero! Not only did he survive the bombing but now he has survived the double arm transplant. Amazing.


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Quaker Valley hockey team opens season with rout of Bishop McCort
Quaker Valley hockey coach Kevin Quinn didn't learn much about his team in its season opener last week.
The Quakers (1-0) beat Bishop McCort, 10-0, in a game that got out of hand early.
"There's really not much benefit from games like that, unfortunately, other than some of our younger players got an opportunity to play," Quinn said. "That's basically it. It was 10-0 28 seconds into the second period, and in games like that, we don't shoot the rest of the game. We just try to move the puck around and be respectful."
Freshman Conner Quinn scored what proved to be the game-winning goal just 1:17 into the game, and he added the team's ninth goal late in the first period.
Junior Jimmy Perkins tallied a hat trick, senior Clayton Bouchard and sophomore Adam Pilewicz added two goals apiece and junior Avery Montague chipped in with the Quakers' 10th and final goal of the game.
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Coach Quinn took advantage of his team's depth to give younger and more inexperienced players a high amount of ice time as the game went on.
"As a coach, when you can give some of your younger players opportunities, it's all good learning experiences," he said. "We have the depth of players that play a lot of the games and a lot of the ice time, and when you get a chance to give other kids ice time, I think it's a good thing."
While the blowout of Bishop McCort didn't tell Quinn much, he should find out much more about the Quakers this week. Quaker Valley traveled to play at Westmont Hilltop on Monday in a game that ended past the deadline for this week's edition, and the Quakers will host Mars at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Airport Ice Arena in Moon.
Westmont Hilltop entered Monday night's game 2-0 on the season after victories over South Park and Thomas Jefferson. The Hilltoppers gave the Quakers a tough game last season, though Quaker Valley eventually won, 4-2.
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Quinn said he hopes to see the more experienced players lead the team this week, with the younger players stepping up to the challenge of playing at the varsity level.
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the activity of stealing tunes or lyrics by downloading them from the Internet and incorporating them into new pieces of music
The concept of bootlegging – making illegal copies of music, computer software, videos etc – has been established for several decades, and the term in fact dates right back to the age of smugglers, who used to conceal stolen bottles of alcohol in their boots! The word bootleg is often used to refer to an illegally recorded CD.
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However, a new development in the same domain has been afforded by the technical possibilities of the last decade. It is now possible to gain general access to electronic files storing original music and lyrics by downloading them from the Internet, files which can then be manipulated and re-mixed to create new pieces of music. The recent coining to describe this as an activity is plagiarhythm, a blend of the noun rhythm and the verb plagiarize, which describes the activity of taking someone else's work and using it as if it were your own. The term plagiarhythmic has also been coined to describe music produced in this way.
Opinions as to whether plagiarhythm constitutes a legitimate activity differ across the music industry. Many record companies dismiss the practice as unoriginal and plain illegal, but the music media have devoted increasing attention to it in the last couple of years, featuring reviews of what are often referred to as mash-ups – 'new' pieces of music which are a conglomeration of other original tunes, lyrics or backing tracks.
Appropriationist music is a generic term for music of this kind, as illustrated in this quote:
'The compilation is based around a loose concept of "appropriationist music", whether it be bootleg mixes and mash-ups of pop hits, stolen and recontextualized sounds from pop culture, or songs that plagiarize elements and phrases from obvious source material. The challenge for the listeners is for them to figure out how it all fits together.'Matthew Perpetua, Southside Callbox February 2003
The term plagiarhythm is said to have been originally coined by Mark Gunderson, a member of the Ohio group Evolution Control Committee. The group has been experimenting with producing appropriationist music since 1991, and in April 2003 re-released a CD entitled Plagiarhythm Nation.
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I used to do meal planning (for weekdays, not weekends usually). Then I got pregnant and that all went down the toilet. I'm 8 weeks and I think I've cooked dinner maybe 3 times in the last 4 or 5 weeks. DH cooks dinner sometimes but, more often than not, we've just been getting to-go food
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Hello! I was reading the post about creating a village and I've been wanted that for a while and thought that I should do something about it. I hope it is okay to put this link on here but I started a meet-up group for the Chester County/Philadelphia area for Crunchy & AP moms – I don't have a ton of local friends like that so am hoping to find my tribe ☺ Here's a link – mods feel free to take down if it is a problem – but it isn't a business or anything: http://www.meetup.com/Crunchy-AP-Parenting-Group/
nd01, I could use your help.
My husband is interviewing for a job in Montgomery County and if we relocated, it would be to the Abington/Glenside general area. One thing I'm concerned about is finding a great pediatrician who is slow-vax friendly.
Do you have any suggestions?
Appreciate it! If we do move, can I join your tribe? ;-)
I feel like my son is too old for your group but wanted to say hello, none the less. We're most interested in meeting other 9-11 yo homeschoolers at this point. If any of your group are homeschooling or thinking of it, they can join the delco-homeschool yahoo group and look for my posts about the weekly parkday, or PM me if they are on MDC. It is usually Tuesdays and usually at Smedley Park. The crunch factor varies from family to family as does the style of homeschooling (everything from unschooling to cyber schooling). But we get a nice inclusive crowd with kids from infants up to about 12.
Hi Erin -
We had similar concerns and just switched to Kids First Flourtown (their name just changed, but if you google KF, it will come up). They're affiliated with Children's Hospital and have been open to alternative schedules for vax. Flourtown is about 10-15 minutes from Abington/Glenside. I know that Abington Peds won't delay vax at all. Good luck!
Hi I just joined your group. My kids are 10 and 6 so may be too old for your crowd?
We are relocating from Oregon to west Philly this summer and looking for a house to rent (DH works in Conshy). We visited during the heat wave a couple weeks ago (UGH!) and liked Narberth, Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, but most important is finding a good school for our rising 1st and 5th grade kids. HELP!
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Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointment of Roger L. Jacks to the Arizona State Board of Education. Amy Hamilton has been re-appointed to the Board for a second term.
"There can be no higher priority than the education of Arizona's young people," said Governor Brewer. "With both an honorable military background and a record of excellence in education, Roger will be an asset to the Arizona State Board of Education and our state's school system."
Since 2008, Mr. Jacks has been the Superintendent of Schools for Kingman Unified School District, where he has led 900 employees, 7,200 students and 12 schools. He previously served Kingman Unified School District as Assistant Superintendent (2007-2008) and Director of Human Resources (2006-2007).
Mr. Jacks' prior administrative roles include: Principal of Desert Pines High School (2002-2006); Assistant Principal (1999-2002) and Dean of Students (1998-1999) of Rancho High School; Coordinator for Rancho High School Magnet Academies (1996-1998), where he implemented and managed aviation and medical academies; and Northwest Director of Air Force ROTC Programs (1992-1993), where he was responsible for aerospace education programs at 36 major universities and 35 high schools in 19 states.
Mr. Jacks also has served on an array of education committees in Arizona and Nevada, including the Arizona Solutions Team; Arizona Superintendent's Association; and the Nevada Commission of Educational Excellence. In addition to his wide range of professional experience in public education, Mr. Jacks is heavily involved in his community. He serves on the Mohave Meth Coalition; Board of Directors of the CASA Council for Children; and the Kingman Rotary Club.
Mr. Jacks received undergraduate degrees in Teaching and Social Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Arts in Sociology from Pepperdine University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Roger L. Jacks will replace Vicki McLeod Balentine, whose term expired in January.
Additionally, Governor Brewer has reappointed Amy Hamilton to the Arizona Board of Education for a second term. A fifth-generation Arizonan, Ms. Hamilton has been teaching for 13 years. Currently, she teaches 1st Grade for Mesa Public Schools.
"Both Amy and Roger bring to the Board of Education a passion for children's learning," said Governor Brewer. "I am pleased that two individuals of their caliber and experience are willing to give of their time and energy for this noble cause."
Mr. Jacks and Ms. Hamilton will serve four-year terms, expiring January 18, 2016.


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NFC North: 4 Questions, 4 Analysts
Can anyone stop Green Bay from repeating as champs in the NFC North? Our analysts take a look at what lies ahead for the 'Black and Blue' division.
NFC North: 4 Questions, 4 Analysts
Once renowned as the 'Black and Blue' division, the NFC North has a little more finesse about it these days, thanks to the presence of three high profile QBs. And it's the teams led by Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford that our experts think will fight it out for the title this year–with the reigning MVP's team the consensus tip to win the division.
While there's little love for the Vikings, our experts do think the team is harboring a potential breakout star, or two.
So, here's a preview of the what will be worth watching in the NFC North.
Who is the one player from this division you see having a breakout year?
Sam: There are a couple of obvious candidates for this: Randall Cobb for the Packers and Kyle Rudolph for the Vikings. Cobb should be able to get increased playing time, even in that congested Packers receiving corps, because he's flashed big-time skills every time he's been given the ball. This offseason I had cause to re-watch every snap of Rudolph's and I saw a guy who really did have Rob Gronkowski-type skills. If Christian Ponder can improve, Rudolph should have a big year.
Khaled: I think quite highly of young tight end Kyle Rudolph. Has the look of an every-down player, and with a quarterback like Ponder, I think he could be in line for a heavy amount of targets (especially if they continue managing Percy Harvin's snaps).
Neil: At PFF, we seem to be out on our own in thinking Erin Henderson has already broken out. He was ignored and unmentioned by those giving out end-of-season awards, and shunned by other NFL teams in free agency who probably hadn't seen enough of him to justify a three-down role. The good news for them is they'll all get another shot, as he only signed a one year ($1.75M) deal with Minnesota. The bad news? In his new three-down role he'll show everyone (except us) that they missed the boat, because his price tag will escalate massively.
Ben: You can't make a better first impression in the NFL than Stephen Paea made on his first drive as an NFL player, recording a safety. He ticked along with some solid displays late in the season but never again announced his presence. Well his offseason work-rate has apparently been excellent, supplanting Matt Toeaina in the starting line-up. He has an ankle injury to work through to be ready for the start of the season, but if the Bears' coaching staff don't allow him to lose his starting spot through injury he should give the them that really strong inside presence they have lacked since Tommie Harris left.
The over/under lines for season win totals in the division have been set at: Green Bay 12; Detroit 9.5; Chicago 8.5; Minnesota 6. On which team would you put your theoretical $100?
Sam: It's a good thing I'm not a betting man, because I'd have worried myself into a hospital bed on this $100 bet, along with half of the others in this series. The bookies to me seem to have picked the right over/under lines more often than not, and it's tough to find one I think is way off. In this division I think topping 12 wins is always a tough task (even if the Pack managed it last year). If I'm betting $100 I'm expecting the Packers to come up short on that mark, or at least level it.
Khaled: If you look at Chicago, it was really only injuries that stopped them picking up more than eight wins last year. With that in mind, the signing of Jason Campbell could be huge because he's good enough to start for more than a handful of teams in this league. The rest of the team looks better than last year and they seem to have finally realized that some bigger receivers might play to the strengths of Jay Cutler. They'll challenge in this division, and so I take the over.
Neil: Everyone in Chicago moans as I pick the Bears to be over 8.5. Brian Urlacher's knee injury is incredibly troubling, but I think they've made so many strides at wide receiver they should overcome any delayed entry (or patchy play) into the season.
Ben: I think the Lions are a little too reliant on too few players to carry the load for them this year, and I don't think they're set up to repeat last season's success without similar phenomenal performances. They've been overtaken by the Bears this offseason and I simply can't see them getting the 10 wins necessary to beat their over/under mark of 9.5 wins. I think they're moving in the right direction, but they may suffer a slightly down season that will allow them to really strengthen and deepen the core of the team.
Which rookie are you most looking forward to seeing in action?
Sam: People were expecting the Vikings to draft a corner early and often this offseason, but I was always of the opinion that safety was a far bigger problem than CB would be going into 2012. Evidently, they were too and went aggressively after Harrison Smith at the bottom of the first round. I loved the move and I'm really curious now to see if they got it right with the player they think is the answer at the position. The Vikings haven't had a top flight safety since Darren Sharper left town, can Smith be that guy?
Khaled: I've seen a bit of Dwight 'Bill' Bentley of the Lions. He looks like an upgrade on what they had last year who could make some plays. It's only preseason, but there's more upside with him than Jacob Lacey.
Neil: Perhaps my biggest reason for thinking the Bears' receiving corps will step forward this season is the drafting of Alshon Jeffery. In tandem with Brandon Marshall, and with Jay Culter willing to give any open receiver a shot (and sometimes those that aren't), he'll see plenty of action. He's another big-bodied guy who will make plays and make the Bears a much more interesting proposition.
Ben: As he was one of the few rookies who actually made me want to go back and look at some college games to 'check the hype', I'll be taking a close look at Matt Kalil this season. From viewing a handful of college games and his preseason games, I struggle to see the 'franchise' left tackle that he is purported to be. What I'm going to be fascinated to see play out is whether he really is a very good left tackle, with the expectation levels simply set too high?
Who is going to make the playoffs and who is going to win it all?
Sam: The Packers are the class of the division, but the next two teams should be close too. Both the Bears and Lions will be in with a chance of the postseason. The Vikings…won't. I think the Packers will take the division and be a Super Bowl contender, and the Bears grab second with some improved depth over the Lions, who take a step backwards. Once they're in the postseason, I think Chicago could make some noise too.
Khaled: I'd be a fool to bet against Green Bay, and I think I'm saving my foolish predictions for tomorrow. I'm tempted to say the Bears will be joining the Packers, but the injury for Brian Urlacher is a massive concern. He's more important to them than most give credit. The Lions may sneak in, but that defense still worries me with how ill-disciplined it can be.
Neil: I'm not as high on Detroit as some people, and see them missing out. The undisciplined carnage of the offseason was one thing, but they don't look to have improved as much as other teams either in free agency or the draft. Aaron Rodgers is probably good enough to get the Packers into the playoffs on his own, but defensive woes will once again see them falling short of the big one. The Packers will be joined in the postseason by the Bears who will leapfrog Detroit for a playoff berth, but no more.
Ben: As I said above, I think the Lions have been overtaken this offseason by the Bears, who have become are a real wildcard threat. However, until proven otherwise this division is still the Packers to lose. Any losses on offenses have been mitigated by shrewd pickups, and the addition of Nick Perry could provide them with the two-pronged pass rush that has limited their defense in past seasons. Chicago are only two seasons removed from a division title, and an NFC Championship game appearance, so with their additions they could yet challenge Green Bay for the division. However, I'll believe that when I see it.
Follow the team on Twitter: @PFF_Sam, @PFF_Khaled, @PFF_Neil … and our main feed: @PFF


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Serves 6
A clever way to stimulate the taste buds and add a salty-umami depth to a recipe is to add Parmesan cheese. Here, Parmesan rind is simmered with chicken stock and naturally sweet sautéed onions and butternut squash. The stock and Parmesan cheese give the soup a delicate savory-sweet taste, while the sweetness of the vegetables is reduced a little by crème fraîche. The chili adds a sensory kick. The result is a sweet-savory soup that makes a satisfying light main course, since it contains no bitterness and little sourness.
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 clove of garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or to taste (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium butternut squash
4-1/2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs of fresh parsley
piece of Parmesan cheese rind
1/2 cup crème fraîche
salt and freshly ground black pepper
roughly shaved Parmesan cheese to serve
1. Gently fry the onions, garlic and chili flakes in the olive oil in a large saucepan for about 10 minutes, or until soft and golden, Meanwhile, cut off the tough skin of the butternut squash. Scrape out and discard the seeds, then roughly chop the flesh and stir it into the sautéed onions. Cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften.
2. Add the stock, herbs and Parmesan rind and simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the squash is meltingly soft. Discard the herbs and Parmesan rind, scraping any gooey cheese into the soup. In a blender, process the soup, add the crème fraîche, and season to taste. Serve piping hot scattered with Parmesan cheese shavings.
A New Way to Cook
by Sybil Kapoor
Photographs: David Loftus
208 pp., $29.95
Colour photographs throughout
Softcover with French flaps
Recipe reprinted by permission.
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Hats off to blogger and Beliefnet.com founder Steven Waldman for connecting cartoon vamp Jessica Rabbit with the insurance reform battles in possibly the first analysis of the ethics of reform you'd actually want to read.
His post draws on what he learned covering the insurance industry for Newsweekbefore he launched the mega spirituality site. Waldman looks at the teeter-totter insurance companies stand on as they balance between the coverage demands of policy holders and profit demands of shareholders, between moral obligations and legal ones.
He writes, in a post that's also at the Wall Street Journal today:
When companies are doing the "right thing" according to the rules of their profession and yet it's leading to social injustice, then the rules need to be rewritten.
Meanwhile, the insurance companies are demonized from all directions. Is it fair or, Waldman asks, is the industry like Jessica in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Says Jessica: "I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way."
DO YOU THINK... when people are done screaming in town hall meetings this month, anyone will address the fundamental fairness issues from the human, and the financial side?
Photo of Jessica Rabbit figurine by Ben Ostrowsky.
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Hey guys,
I have a very annoying problem with the Curve Editor in Max 2013. Whenever I use the mouse wheel to zoom in or to scale the view it lags horribly. Nearly a second or two delay. If I use the zoom tool it lags as well.
Panning around however (just using the middle mouse button) is perfectly smooth. The scene itself runs smooth too.
Any ideas what could cause that? I only have the camera and it's target selected, and it even occurs if i only have one of the tracks selected. Makes altering the curves really annoying
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P.S: max 2013, vray 2.3, i7, 16gb ram, quaddro 4000 - that shouldn't ne the issue...


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C$ weakens to 5-1/2 year low after shock Bank of Canada rate cut
TORONTO Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada shocked the market with an interest rate cut.
The Canadian dollar retreated to as much as C$1.2420 against the U.S. dollar, or 80.52 U.S. cents, before paring some of its losses, but was still sharply weaker than just before the announcement and weaker than Tuesday's close of C$1.2107, or 82.60 U.S. cents. (Reporting by Solarina Ho)
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Sara and I wanted to go Hiking today because the weather was nice and the water hasn't opened up to fish yet. I looked on Trails.com and found a place nearby called Peaked Mountain (pronounced pea-kid). On this same road where Peaked Mountain is there is Miller Forest. We decided to do Miller Forest first and come back to do Peaked Mountain later. There are 10 trails or so with 25 trail intersections. It was a good easy walk through the woods. There were many places to sit and have a picnic and there is even a pond with picnic tables. I'll certainly portage a canoe a few miles to the pond and fish it to see what I can catch.
Both area's combine for 333 acres. Pretty good chunk of land and it's within a short drive.
A PDF of the Miller Forest and Peaked Mountain can be found here.


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Me and my cousin finally decided to do a few pulls to see how well I would fair against him.
His L puts down 428rwhp & 520lbs. He runs 12.4's@108mph with 1.7 60fts just to give you an ide aon his specs.
We did a few pulls but only 2 of the videos came out ok.
DISCLAIMER: If you are going to give me the usual don't race on the highway or whatever, THEN DONT WATCH IT OR READ THIS THREAD. Its that simple.
In the races, I had knock top of 3rd gear and middle of 4th. I recently had my car dynoed and tuned. My numbers are in my sig.
As for the first pull, it was from 60mph-120mph. It was pretty much dead even. I only had knock in the middle of 4th.
The second pull was from 50mph - 135mph. Again this was pretty much dead even, he pulled about half a car then at the top of 4th I pulled back again.
So head to head, it would come down to the driver. Each vehicle had 2 people in it. The video was recorded with a Sony CLIE.
Could someone host the video for me? Then you can all view it. You will need QuickTime V6 to see it.


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The emergence of the field of microbial endocrinology did not follow a straight course, nor was the destination intuitively obvious at the start. Like many research paths before it, the theoretical underpinnings of the field only emerged when it became obvious that the only explanation for the facts was a new awareness, in this case the realization that microorganisms are more interactive with the host than previously recognized.
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Volkswagen Challenges People To 'Pin' Cars Using Google Street View
The 'Street Quest' game in South Africa lets players compete to find the most VW vehicles on the country's roads.
The 'Street Quest' game from Ogilvy Cape Town for Volkswagen in South Africa is a Facebook challenge that uses Google Street View and 'pinning' as a promotion tool.
Players compete to find and 'pin' as many VWs on South African roads as they can. The game is played over four weeks and each week the player with the most correct 'pins' earns a place in the final, which is a live playoff of Street Quest. The four finalists and their friends are flown to Cape Town, put up in the Crystal Towers hotel, given a Volkswagen with a single tank of petrol, and sent out on the streets to compete for the title of Street Quest Grand Champion and a R50,000 digital hamper including a MacBook Air, iPad, iPhone, and 46″ Samsung LED TV. You can watch the trailer for the challenge below:


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My self control as I walked through the grocery store yesterday afternoon was remarkable. I was picking up a few things to round out the hearty dinner that we will have tonight before heading to the Princeton Chapel for Holy Thursday Mass.All around me, there were Easter desserts on display. Our grocery store has a gourmet bakery department and people must have been working hard because there are chocolate cakes shaped and decorated like eggs, there are bunnies covered in coconut and there … [Read more...]
Faith, politics and young adult literature
The Christian who seeks to live his faith through political action conceived as service, may not adhere, without going against his own beliefs, to ideological systems which oppose - radically or substantially - his Faith and his perception of man. Therefore it is not licit to act in favor of the Marxist ideology with its atheistic materialism, its dialectic of violence, and the way in which that ideology understands individual freedom within collectivity. This same ideology denies any t … [Read more...]
One Week In — Checking my Lenten Progress
We've been hearing from so many people that they prefer to add something for Lent, that "giving something up" "misses the point." The truth is, I think that it is easy to miss the point whether you add or subtract during Lent, because the point is to be INTENTIONAL in a SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE. As we proceed through Lent, checking our intention can help to make sure that whatever we do is truly meaningful.Here are my reflections on a few of my Lenten plans:40 bags in 40 days -- is it L … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago, I was trying to explain to my son that I try to give all of my children what they need, even though they don't get everything the same, so what I view as "fair" might not look fair to them. There are even times when things are totally "unfair" because I need other kids to sacrifice in order to provide a special situation for one child at one time, but that it will all even out eventually, hopefully. This was a hard conversation, so I went into metaphor mode. I told him that … [Read more...]
This Olympic Moment Made Me Cry
We have seen the Proctor and Gamble "Thanks Mom!" commercials, as well as several mom-tribute copycats, and I do always appreciate that tribute to the hard work that an entire family does to get someone to the Olympics, but as someone whose life often revolves around getting young people to various (non-Olympic caliber) sports activities, I have to say that I was most incredibly moved and inspired by Noelle Pikus-Pace, the US skeleton racer who came out of retirement for one more shot at an … [Read more...]
I love it when a good plan comes together
On Tuesday afternoon my kind mother in law was at my house, planning to stay through the evening while my husband and I went out to eat with an anniversary gift certificate. I was out picking up one and dropping off another, as I often am from 3-5 pm these days, when I got a gentle text: Alice, is there a plan for dinner?Sheepishly I called her back. Um, no, there is no plan for dinner. I'm pretty sure there is enough pasta left in the pantry and a jar of sauce, and half a head of let … [Read more...]
The Downton Patch
Confession: it turns out that I was more "addicted" to Downton Abbey than I thought. It doesn't help that my husband still wants to watch, and so in addition to leaving the show, I am also leaving our date nights! Just like with smoking, drinking or any more sinister addiction, giving something up takes levels of self control, but you can change the situation to help yourself.First, I told my husband very firmly that not only was I not going to watch, he could not watch it in the house. I … [Read more...]
Resolutions, big and small
My New Year's resolution has two dimensions. The first, very specific part of my resolution, is to floss daily. The second is to do the right thing all the time.The second part is ridiculous, unattainable perhaps, but shouldn't it be all of our resolution, always? The means to get there, for me right now, is flossing. Flossing is attainable. It is unambiguous and clearly defined. You can't fool yourself about flossing, because either you did it today or you didn't. It is a pretty low … [Read more...]
Teaching your child how to handle a bully?
I know a child who has been picked on within a small group of boys, and I don't have much experience with adolescent boy interactions. The boy tells me that his instinct is to hit the other kid, but he knows that is not right and that he will probably get in trouble. Someone else suggested that he not actually hit, but use his size to threaten. We joked about having younger siblings go over, including a 5 year old, and tell the kid to lay off. In the end, we helped him to identify a friend … [Read more...]
My Favorite Moment of Christmas
Each year, my children choose a name from a hat and buy a gift for one sibling. We choose the name on the first Sunday of Advent and they plan the gifts, whispering and scheming and wrapping. Opening Secret Santa gifts is their favorite part of Christmas morning, no matter what else is under the tree, bikes or skis or huge marble run sets, somehow the package of markers from your big sister is the best gift you get. I think that the children know each other so well and they choose really … [Read more...]


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Watsonville police looking for 3 robbery suspects
Incident happened Sunday night on Main street
Watsonville, Calif.- - Three suspects are being sought after an armed robbery at a Valero gas station Sunday night.
Police say the suspects demanded money at the gas station on Main Street. One of them had a handgun and the others had knives.
According to the clerk, the suspects took off toward Pacifica Boulevard. No one was hurt.
If you have any information about this incident, your asked to call the Watsonville police department.


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Halloween is almost here! I've now spent OVER a year putting together my Fett costume. Today marks the highest level of excitement I've felt since starting this project. My girlfriend came over with her sewing machine to help with the attachment of my armor to my vest(supplied to me by crazy4bobafett). Thanks Christi!!!!
Now I'm just waiting for a few small adjustments to my flight suit. And then, Whamo! It'll all be done with a little time spent on weathering the suit.
And because I can't keep the cat in the bag I would like to show off a quick test fitting I did earlier tonight.
My lady showing off some of her sewing skills.
And me showing off my ability to be the biggest nerd on the block.


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New Nike5 Elastico & Bomba Finale Colourways
If you want to get noticed while wearing specialist performance footwear, the Nike5 range continues to serve up some of the most eye-catching designs in small-sided football! As part of their Winter 13 range, Nike have introduced two bubble-gum style updates to the Elastico and Bomba Finale range.
Nike go all-out when it comes to their five-a-side footwear. Bold and bright designs, the Nike5 collection combines fierce colourways with high-end technology to deliver some of the most unique soccer shoes in the game. Check out their latest additions.
Both the Elastico Bomba Finale shoes are designed for touch and control, crafted for the fast pace of the small-sided game. The 'Finale' editions represent Nike's top-tier level of indoor shoes. Gone are the days of wearing a moulded pair of boots on synthetic pitches! Nike have created specialist footwear to perform on 3G and astroturf surfaces.
If you're not shy when it comes to your footwear, you won't find a more eye-popping design than Nike's Pink/Volt Elastico Finale. We still wouldn't fancy taking them to our local five-a-side league on a cold Monday evening - if you're brave enough though, we salute you and wish you the best of luck! After all, they say real men wear pink.
The Bomba Finale has been treated to a slightly more modest Blue/Black colourway - similar to one of Nike's past T90 designs. The Bomba's showpiece technology is the shape-correcting shot shield that helps promoted low-trajectory striking for more accurate passes and shots. The CTR360-inspired instep also enhances touch for fast distribution.
Both are constructed using Nike's Kanga-Lite material - a synthetic leather which improves fit, comfort and performance. The unique design of the Elastico is not purely for aesthetic reasons. The tacky dots, which make the transition from the underfoot fins to the upper, medial and forefoot area, create a full 360 degree touch and control area.
The Elastico uses a low profile court traction outsole with rubber pods at the toe and heel. The sole unit of the Bomba Finale uses dual-density forefoot studs which are large and rounded to grip the ball better, combined with sharper and stronger heel studs.
The new Nike5 trainers will certainly make a splash on the small sided scene. There is a lot of substance, performance and design thought behind the crazy colourways. If you think you have the skills to (and a kit that won't clash too badly) then you can get your hands on both designs now from selected online stockists for around £75.00 GBP.
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Questionable State Plane Spending
Three of the state's top elected officials have racked up $51,000 in questionable travel expenses.
Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, Attorney General Bill McCollum and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp are under fire for their use of state planes. Sink has flown family members on the state planes, and McCollum has ordered empty planes from Tallahassee to pick him up near Orlando for state business, according to the Capitol News Service.
No one has used the state planes this week. Both planes are undergoing maintenance in Tallahassee.
It's a Tuesday in Tallahassee and three of the state's top elected officials aren't at the capitol. The Attorney General, the Chief Financial Officer and the Governor are all in South Florida raising campaign money.
The only elected officials in the capitol Tuesday were the ones not running for office.
Their absence raises questions about the use of state planes. CFO Alex Sink has asked her office to review her travel expenses. She also reimbursed the state for flying family members. Republican Party contributor Jose Lorenzo filed an ethics complaint against Sink, according to the news service.
"Some of the stops had no state work purpose whatsoever," Lorenzo said. "It really concerned me."
Sink has called for all state plane use to be listed on the Internet. No one from Sink's office would talk on camera about her travel expenses.
Attorney General Bill McCollum is also catching heat for his travel. Spokeswoman Sandi Copes says money McCollum spent ordering empty planes to pick him up near Orlando is justified.
"It's tough to travel throughout Florida," Copes said. "There are only a few flights in and out of Tallahassee, so that's why he makes sure when he needs the state plane he uses it effectively, and again, he only uses the state plane for official state work."
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp was the first to catch heat over his use of the planes. Kottkamp cut the state a $10,000 reimbursement check to make amends.
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411 Games Top 5 12.29.12: Top 5 Things in Gaming In 2012
Hello everyone, I hope it has been a good week for all the readers out there, this is simply the best of 2012.
Francisco Ramirez
4. Dishonored – The influence of Bioshock was obvious on this one, yet the elements it implemented and the story was very well done. Arkane Studios and Bethesda have already commented on Dishonored being a new franchise. The game can be played either stealthy without killing anyone or the opposite going on a killing spree. An enjoyable and more importantly new game and one of the better ones in 2012.
3. Persona 4: The Golden – The Vita might be floundering to put it best, but it indeed did find its killer app in Persona 4: The Golden. While it is a PS2 port, the game is so damn good I for one don't mind revisiting it. Demon fusing, dungeon crawling and a game that will punish you if you don't exploit your enemy's weakness. All now in portable form.
2. X-COM: Enemy Unknown – I traded in Resident Evil 6, and used those funds to buy this. Best decision I've ever made! I never played the original X-COM because I very rarely play PC games. This game is as much a strategy game as can be. One misstep, and you are screwed, permanent death for your soldiers and you have to be watchful with funds. This game is as hardcore as they come, my only regret is never having played the original.
1. Far Cry 3 – The surprise of the year! The past two entries did not exactly set the world on fire. Far Cry 3 showed vast improvements, an open world setting and RPG elements. Making this the game to play in 2012 and I for one did not expect it.
5 – Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning – A damn shame we won't be getting a sequel to this, or at least not by the same team that made this game. Kingdoms felt like WOW-lite, which is good cause I don't think I ever got a WOW character past level 28. This game wasn't a genre changer but what it did it done well. I still need to check out the 2 DLC packs at some point but I'm saving that anticipation for a rainy week.
4 – Mass Effect 3 – The fact I had no problem with the ending probably helps this get a place. Sure it wasn't as good as the 2nd entry but it still had an epic story, I don't think any moment in gaming this year topped the genophage conclusion for me, it felt epic in every sense. Multiplayer didn't suck which surprised me and got regular additions. Mass Effect will be hailed as gaming Star Wars for probably the next decade, I just can't see anyone topping the amazing world and characters the series has given us.
3 – Borderlands 2 – I'd like some guns, why yes I will take the side of guns, go large? Hell yeah. This game knew what fans wanted, more borderlands. I didn't change the formula much but improved on the first in every way. Well maybe not on the DLC but its still got time to pick that up. Handsome Jack was a fun bad guy and the story made some bold choices in the last third.
2 – Rainbow Moon – For time spent in game this would be my game of the year. It was a blast to the past for me, taking me back to the old school RPGs I used to love. I really miss the old squares on the battlefield, often wishing more games would return it but alas it seems to be a thing of the past. Massive amount to do and explore and you only discover most of the map in the last hours of the main story giving you near double to do post game. Levelling up is fun as you never know how your characters are going to grow but they often (but not always) get better attacks after each significant area. A great game, please go try it.
1 – Far Cry 3 – What a world, I think thats the thing I most enjoyed about this game, outside of Skyrim its probably maybe favourite, even overtaking the great Red Dead Redemption (a game they surely used as inspiration). Far Cry 2 was okay but plagued by some glaring faults, this game removed all the them, leaving my game of the year. Hunting is fun and very meaningful, leveling up is rewarding without ever becoming overpowering, and we all know that Vaas rules. One massive grip though is that of the 2 endings, one of the REALLY FUCKING SUCKS! And remember I didn't mind Mass Effects. The hours flew by with this title and I've got my fingers crossed that a single player expansion will follow.
5. WWE 13: After changing the gameplay system in WWE 12 for the better, but having lackluster content caused last year's iteration of the yearly franchise to sink. So, THQ came back with WWE 13 and re-introduced the "Attitude Era" to the world as the main gameplay mode. They also somewhat improved Universe Mode, made the online community much easier to use, and I think just an overall better game.
4. Alan Wake American Nightmare: I actually went back and played the original Alan Wake before playing this and I enjoyed the heck out of this game. I loved the more action feel to the gameplay mixed in with the story, which was once again very well told. The villain in this game was tremendous and watching his videos on those old TV's made it a much more enjoyable experience. The arcade mode was a nice extra that really helped give an added reason to play the game as well. I thought it was well worth the small price on XBLA or PC to play the game.
3. Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning: I absolutely loved this game and it is weird because I usually don't play games like Skyrim and Oblivion. I think what makes this different is that the combat in Kingdoms of Amalur is awesome. I've never wanted to just spend time doing quests so that I could keep fighting mindless drones because the combat system keeps building you up and you can also change your fate whenever you please, which makes the game even more fun. I just hate that 38 Studios had to get shutdown and we may never see a sequel to this.
2. Sports Games having a revival: I know people hate hearing about this but I think I pretty much enjoyed the crap out of every sports game I played this year. From Madden 13's change with the new physics engine to SSX terrific reboot. NBA 2K13 was once again king of the mountain of sports games with another superb offering and FIFA delivered another stand out performance with small changes to their engine that made the game better. I should also note that EA successfully rebooted the FIFA Street franchise this year as well. So, if you throw in MLB The Show being awesome too, I think sports games have done pretty well for themselves this year.
1. The Walking Dead invades your mind: I love the TV series, I need to read the comic books and graphic novels, and I love point and click games. So, Tell Tale made a game that was right up my alley. But that's not all, the story in this game is absolutely touching #For Clementine, come on you know you did everything you could to make sure she was ok in that game. Clementine and Lee were probably the two best written characters in all of gaming in 2012 and hats off to Tell Tale for doing that.
Twitter Break
Dirtsheets.com A website started by two of the Triple Threat Column writers. Not only is it the permanent home of this world famous column but it has recaps done by me, wrestling news, and other columns.
Wrestling 2 the Max Podcast A friend and I started our own wrestling podcast. Go listen to episode 18 and tell us what you think. New Episodes come out every Sunday Morning. We reviewed TLC and gave out a Christmas Wish List for WWE to fulfill for 2013, and did our weekly stuff with SmackDown, NXT, and Superstar of the Week too.
Well, there are no actual releases on this New Year's Week. So, that does it for this week's Gaming Top 5. I hope everyone has an awesome New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Hope to see you back again in 2013.


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Sleeps 22 + 2 babies, heated covered pool and jacuzzi, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Set in the beautiful hilly countryside of Andalucia yet close to The Coast and Marbella, the property offers 8 bedrooms and great outdoor facilities with a large private pool for large groups.
Within its 5 acres compound, Pradera Estate offers a heated pool covered in the colder months and a delightful tropical enclosed winter garden with jacuzzi, games area with pool table and table tennis, 2 large patios with a large barbecue, extensive gardens, plenty of parking and stunning views of the Guadalhorce valley.
Perfect for large family reunions or any party, the property sleeps up to 22 + 2 babies comprising of 8 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms including 2 with full size bath, 4 spacious sitting rooms, family room, fully fitted large kitchen with dishwasher, laundry room, satellite TV, air conditioning...
Disabled facilities include bath lift raised toilet and electrical individual beds. The property is entirely on ground level, being child, disabled and Senior friendly.
Karyne, the New Caring Owner: Karyne, owner of Pradera Estate since January 2010 will receive you and assist you during your stay for your holiday to be as enjoyable as possible.
She vastly improved and refurbished this wonderful property to her quality standard and personal taste, adding a tasteful country charm with a feminine touch.
Ok guys, we've had a major refurbishinng at Pradera in January/February 2012, refreshing everything again, we are all working in a great positive Team Spirit here!!
Karyne wrote:
'Much emphasis has been promoted to help my Guests feel at home, comfortable in a friendly and cosy environment ideal for numerous families and parties. Indoor and Outdoor facilities have been vastly improved and refurbished. Spotlessly clean accommodations is a priority at Pradera. I receive my Guests the way I would like to be received myself. With a very positive philosophy towards life, I always wanted to run holiday-rentals since childhood, and I am lucky to love my job. I endeavour to offer my Guests a memorable holiday suited to their needs... I hope to see you soon at Pradera Estate'
Welcome pack for all guests: Standard Welcome pack:
Cool drinks, beers, water and milk, as well as a few tit-bits for eating will be in the fridge awaiting your arrival.
VIP Welcome pack:
On top of the standard pack, bottles of wine or Cava, fresh fruits and many other food items will be included for you to be able to cook your first meal and have a healthy breakfast the next day so that you don't have to rush your shopping upon arrival.
PRADERA's PARTNER DISCOUNTS:
You will receive a comprehensive help file that is updated monthly about our Pratner''s agreements with Pradera.... There are special exclusive discounts in several restaurants, bars, transportation and fun-places.
10% discount offered to Pradera's Guests in the following establishments:
LA BOMA, South African restaurant about 8 km from Pradera with lovely summer terrace and great views. Fancy some home-made Billtong (SA Jerky) with your pint while watching the match on the large screen? Many South African fabulous specialities are cooked in an authentic SA barbecue and pots, served by the welcoming staff.
Bookings essential: +34-952 491 194 - Open from 13:00 till late Tuesday to Sunday. 10% discount for groups of 8 or more Guests.
FESTIVAL, Trattoria Italiana in La Trocha Shopping Centre.
Top Traveller Review
fabulous 10 day holiday
About the Owner
About Karyne
After travelling for years onboard my RV, and stopping there and there from time to time, it was time for me to do what I always wanted to do....work in my B&B or a Holiday-Rental.
I was lucky to find this unique property, although I went through 3 years of sever technical problems as the property was not tops to start up with...
With the help of many great people and friends, it is now all in order and still getting better by the week.
Karyne purchased this villa in 2010
Why Karyne chose Guadalhorce (Costa del Sol)
Location, Location, Location!!!
I got totally be-wished by this gorgeous valley and the fabulous views from Pradera, the property had all that I needed to construct a healthy holiday-rental for families and large groups.
What makes this villa unique
- Heated and covered pool... We managed to heat it up to 40ºC in February 2015, but usually we keep it between 28 and 34ºC, depending of the winter and Sring / Autumn weather conditions.
- No close neighbours and peaceful area, offering the possibility to my Guests to enjoy THE perfect holiday, partying or lazying & reading by the pool, in the summer like in the winter.
- Amazing views
- Dedicated services
- Very good location only 2 km from the shopping centre of La Trocha with restaurants, shops, supermarket etc.
Guestbook comments from the owner
The families from Norway and England holidayed together to celebrate Betzys birthday. A great holiday. Plenty of space. Plenty of freedom.
Fabulous Holiday and gorgeous location - wonderful time had by all. Janik
Great Holiday! Andy
Fantastic! Joyce (ie Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma?!)
Good! X Karina
Best holiday ever, Ruben Jaid :)
Thanks for the 'cava'! Jackie
Lovely to be able to have a swimming pool all by yourself. Betzy
Guestbook comments from the owner
The families from Norway and England holidayed together to celebrate Betzys birthday. A great holiday. Plenty of space. Plenty of freedom.
Fabulous Holiday and gorgeous location - wonderful time had by all. Janik
Great Holiday! Andy
Fantastic! Joyce (ie Mum, Grandma, Great Grandma?!)
Good! X Karina
Best holiday ever, Ruben Jaid :)
Thanks for the 'cava'! Jackie
Lovely to be able to have a swimming pool all by yourself. Betzy
25 Reviews
4.9/5 -
(25 traveller reviews)
fabulous 10 day holiday
This was our 2nd stay at this villa, first time being 7 years ago, now the property is owned by a lovely lady called karyne who was very helpful through out our stay, we were told to make as much noise as we liked and i think we did, sorry karyne if you did not like our taste in music, but we loved it. the area is so beautiful and peaceful, loved shopping in coin, only 20 mins to marbella and about 30 mins to fuengirola which is a area we all adore. would not hesitate to return, hope to see prada estate in the near future. thank you once again karyne and your staff, loved it !!!!!!!! the Frape family.
Fantastic time!!
Booked for 7 people on a lads golfing holiday. Arrived on Friday and were meant to be playing golf that afternoon, but once we arrived we changed our minds due to the excellent pool and hot tub. They organised food on 2 of the evenings (tapas and BBQ) which was great and meant we could chill out and not think about booking restaurants, taxi's etc.... No health and safety riot acts were imposed, they (Karen and Mitch) just wanted us to relax and have fun!
Looking to book again for next year!
My wife 50 birdtday ;)
We were staying at the villa from 14th to 21th of Oktober. The loication was great – very private so we didnt have to worry about making noises and playing loud music when having a small pool party. Location was great as well - ~30km from Malaga airport and same near to all other nice places around the area. One day trip to Gibraltar was also easely doable. Also the beds were clean and very confortable.
We definately reccomend staying there and having a nice week.
a beautiful villa with beautiful surroundings
A family booking of 18 people had an amazing time, the villa was everything we hoped for and more, karyne is an amazing lovely woman, very helpful and there when we needed anything, and the gardener Marco was a very special man ;) ;) we defo be booking next year if u can put up with us all again lol, thank u very much look forward to seeing u soon love jackie and family x
een prachtige week met mijn gehele familie van 16
We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in dit prachtige huis. Het was ideaal voor mijn hele gezin van 16 personen met 7 kleinkinderen tussen 2 en 8 jaar. Genoeg ruimte en een heerlijk verwarmd zwembad, waar de kinderen niet uit te krijgen waren.
Aukt en Heino van Essen.
Great weekend
14 friends and family (aged 28/40 and a 74 year old) went to Pradera for a weekend, as I am getting married. Karyne was an excellent host who did everything for us, booked and sorted taxi's to Malaga and Marbella for us, gave us food and beer when we had problems getting them, an was generally a great host. The villa was perfect, great for lounging by the pool, BBQ'a. Coin is a great little town with some lovely looking bars and restaurants. I will be visiting again when I can!
From the Owner
"Location, Location, Location!!! I got totally be-wished by this gorgeous valley and the fabulous views from Pradera, the property had all that I needed to construct a healthy holiday-rental for families and large groups."
Activity and Interests
Coin is a traditional and charming Andalusian white village located inland 30 minutes drive from Malaga and Marbella.
Set in beautiful hilly Andalusia countryside, the property and area is perfect for families and groups looking for a relaxing and peaceful holiday, yet close to all amenities.
The Rio Grande is a few minutes walk away and the surrounding area is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, nature watching, or just enjoying the sun on the edge of the pool and a siesta under the shade of an olive tree.
'La Trocha' Shopping Centre is only 5 minutes drive away, with cinema, bowling, sport centre and spa, restaurants and pubs, Dunnes Store, and indoor and outdoor children's play areas...
Coin and nearby Alhaurin El Grande have an abundance of restaurants catering for all tastes, as well as an active night life.
Other Activities: Gym & Spa, Aquafun, Dance lessons only 2 km...horse riding, buggy excursions.... clubbing, seasonall rave parties in the valley.... Nature watching
Golf: Alhaurin Golf, 10km ---- Lauro Golf, 10km ---- Most main Coastal Golf Courses are situated between 25 and 40 km from Pradera Estate
Ski: The closest skiing facility is in Granada area, about 150 km from Pradera Estate.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
1 Apr 2017 - 25 Jun 2017
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
High Season
26 Jun 2017 - 3 Sep 2017
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Mid Season
4 Sep 2017 - 31 Oct 2017
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Low season
1 Nov 2017 - 17 Dec 2017
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Mid Season
18 Dec 2017 - 9 Jan 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
10 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
1 Apr 2018 - 25 Jun 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
High Season
26 Jun 2018 - 3 Sep 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
4 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Low Season
1 Nov 2018 - 17 Dec 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
18 Dec 2018 - 9 Jan 2019
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Additional pricing information
|Refundable Damage Deposit
|Pet Fee
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
For stays over 10 days and available discounts please send us a mail.
No discounts are available during the High Season and Event Rates.
If you have any doubts about the rates, please contact us.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 12
- Available
- 12
- Unavailable
From the Owner
"- Heated and covered pool... We managed to heat it up to 40ºC in February 2015, but usually we keep it between 28 and 34ºC, depending of the winter and Sring / Autumn weather conditions. - No close neighbours and peaceful area, offering the possibility to my Guests to enjoy THE perfect holiday, partying or lazying & reading by the pool, in the summer like in the winter. - Amazing views - Dedicated services - Very good location only 2 km from the shopping centre of La Trocha with restaurants, shops, supermarket etc."
Property Type
- villa
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning
- Basic Soaps
- Bottled Water
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Sofa Bed
- Sunbed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Mini Refrigerator
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- Books
- Books - Fiction / Non-fiction
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Game Room
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- Video Library
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub
- Indoor Hot Tub
- Indoor Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
- Spa Whirlpool
- Whirlpool
- Whirlpool
Onsite Services
- Chauffeur
- Concierge
- Daily Maid Service
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
Location Type
- beach
- mountain
- rural
- arboretum
- bay
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- laundrette - not serviced
- duty free shops
- forests
- library
- live theatre
- marina
- museums
- naturist beach
- playground
- pond
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- water parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horse riding
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- diving
- snorkelling
- bay fishing
- caving
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Floor Area
- 450 m²
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet, The Lodge
- Suite Dama de Noche - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, The Lodge
- Suite Azahar - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, The Lodge
- Bathroom 5 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, The Cottage
- Suite Azucena - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet, The Lodge
- You will enjoy the use of the large hot outdoor covered jacuzzi near the pool in the warm sub-tropical winter garden.
- 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22
- Dama de Noche - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Cot, The Lodge
- Azucena - 2 Single Bed, The Lodge
- Azahar - 2 Single Bed, 1 Cot, The Lodge
- Jazmín - 2 Single Bed, The Lodge
- Lavenda - 2 Single Bed, The Lodge
- Violeta - 2 Single Bed, The Cottage
- Margarita - 2 Single Bed, The Cottage
- Amapola - 5 Single Bed, The Cottage
- Game Room - 1 Sofa bed/Futon, The Cottage
- One of our bedrooms in the Cottage can be used as a dormitory style bedroom with 3 single beds + a bunk-bed, perfect for youngsters who would all want to stay in the same room. There is also a double sofa bed in the Cottage's small Game-Room and an additional fold-up bed to use in the Lodge that takes our capacity to 22 + 2 infants in cots. All bed linens and towels are provided and professionally cleaned. There are several hair dryers and the kitchen is fully equipped. All you need to take with you is....yourself, personal items and cloth...and your best Holiday Spirit!!!
- Deck Chairs
- Terrace
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Veranda
- Conservatory
- Terrace
- veranda
- Walkway to Water
- 40 garden chairs
- 14 deck chairs
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 22
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- smoking allowed ...
- Please be aware that indoor dining facilities are limited to 12/16 (depends on how much you like each other...lol). Outdoor facilities are ample and all seating arrangements (dining chairs, sofas...) are provided for over 22 guests, as well as 16 sunbeds and a very large gas BBQ. The South patio is mainly used as a covered Game Area, 'The Fun Patio', with a pool table and tennis table. The West patio with the pool and Jacuzzi, offering absolute privacy being closed by tall walls and covered with a telescopic roof during the colder months offers a sub-tropical ambient climate (The Party Patio). The North patio with its BBQ and large tables (The Dining Patio). Disabled facilities: electric bed, wheelchair accessible shower. CAR HIRE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Some optional services are available as an extra such as daily maid, babysitter, chef, chauffeur... Please contact Karyne for any request, availability and prices... We are flexible and will try our up-most best to suit your needs.