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A month or two ago I was accompanied into a consult by a young woman who was training for a new job as a behavioral health consultant at a clinic elsewhere in the city of Philadelphia. The consult was an integrated care visit, which meant that we entered the exam room knowing nothing but the patient's name and date of birth, and with the agenda being to explore behavioral and psychological factors that might be affecting the patient's health: diet, exercise, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma.
The patient was a middle-aged man who turned out to be a rather colorful character—flamboyantly gay, with a long history of polysubstance abuse and a range of other health issues including infection with HIV. He and I were quickly absorbed in conversation about his concerns and his goals for his health, some of which were more conventional (adherence to his medication routine) and some of which were less so (getting back in touch with a "hormone doctor" who had been helpful to him in the past).
the provider arrived and the consult was over. I left the room with the
woman who had been observing me, whose presence I had more or less
forgotten about in my focus on the patient. "Well, that was
interesting," I remarked. "It certainly was," she agreed, fervently.
Something in her tone of voice made me realize: she had been a little
startled by this patient. Her reaction shed a sudden light upon my own: I
had responded to this patient as if he were an old friend.
I was extraordinarily grateful for the care that my husband and I received at the ID clinic. At the same time, it was unnerving to find myself surrounded by the clinic's other patients, many of whom were (like my recent patient) very colorful characters with complex psychosocial histories, and (superficially, at least) not at all like me. "What on earth am I doing here?" I would think. "How is it that I belong here, in this place, with these people?" It felt like I was normal and they weren't, and I wanted out.
What I grasped only dimly at the time was that I was no more or less unique an individual than anyone else at the clinic, and the same unconditional welcome that was extended to everyone else was extended to me. There was no comment and no criticism; only curiosity and empathy and a desire to be of help. And it changed me; and one specific way it changed me was to create in me a deep sense of kinship with individuals who (like my recent patient) remind me of the clinic and its patients.
In a broader sense, I find that experience at the Duke ID clinic informing every aspect of my new work in behavioral health. Behavioral health is all about welcoming; it is about creating a safe space in which the patient feels confident that he or she is cared for, and thus feels free to explore issues that may feel overwhelming or scary, whether those have to do with symptoms ("I'm in pain all the time") or risk factors ("I know I need to quit smoking") or relationships ("I've had so many losses in my family recently").
Sometimes creating this safe space seems to happen very easily. The other day I entered an exam room to find a woman in her 30s who a few weeks earlier had come in complaining of severe situational stress and anxiety. The doctor had prescribed an anxiolytic and invited her to come back for a followup visit in a month. She hadn't taken much of the medication, she reported, but she was feeling much better. "That sounds like a big change," I said. "How has that happened?"
She wasn't sure. Externally, things were much the same: the job, the kids, the busyness of life. "But I'm not stressing about everything," she said. "I just let it go. And I go out with a girlfriend from work, and we go shopping." "It sounds like the beginning of the change might have been your decision to come to the doctor," I said. "And then the doctor responded supportively, and that was enough to help you make some different decisions about how to handle your stress."
"Yes," the patient said, thoughtfully. "I guess that's exactly what happened." As if on cue, the provider entered; I summarized our conversation and left the room. It had been a straightforward and enjoyable consult: the patient was resilient and had already reached out for and received some of what she needed and had made good use of it, she had been ready to relax into the opportunity to explore the sources of her increased well-being, and the connection between provider and patient had been enhanced.
Other times it's not so easy. Later that same day I saw another patient, a man in his mid-twenties, at the doctor for a routine checkup. He was handsome, personable, and in apparently perfect health. He was also unemployed and uneducated beyond high school. Mostly, he just watched TV and went to the gym. "What would you identify as your primary goal for your life or health?" I asked. "Oh," he said, "I want to have kids and grandkids, with some kind of check coming in—disability, whatever."
"What???" I thought (but did not say). "You are smart and strong and 25 years old, and you actively aspire to be on disability? What is wrong with you?" In that moment, I was not feeling empathetic, or welcoming, either. Somehow I managed to stay with him. He wasn't proud of his lack of ambition or accomplishment, he said; in fact, he was troubled by it. He hadn't done anything bad with his life, but he hadn't done anything good, either; years were going by, and he had nothing to show for them.
"If you did have an interest in something, what would it be?" I asked. His eyes lit up. "I love trains!" he said. "Not subway trains. Real trains, big ones." And then he returned to the subject of his inertia in life. "I need a drill sergeant," he said, fretfully. "Someone who will tell me what to do and make me do it. My mom made me work in high school, but since then I haven't had anyone to make me do anything. I think things would be different if I had a drill sergeant." He paused for a moment. "Or maybe if I had a father."
All of a sudden I saw before me, not a 25-year-old man, but a six-year-old boy, a boy who loved trains, and who had no father to show him how to be a man. No wonder he had been unable to grow into adult achievements and responsibilities. No wonder he longed to be himself a father and a grandfather, yet had no idea how to integrate those roles with other aspects of an adult identity. What might help him develop into a fuller sense of himself and a greater ability to reach more of his potential?
"Have you ever had any outpatient psychotherapy?" I asked. "Do you know what psychotherapy is?" He hadn't, and he didn't. I offered a few words of explanation: "Children need certain things from their parents when they're growing up, and if they don't get those things, it can be very difficult for them to move into satisfying adult lives. Psychotherapists work with people who didn't get what they needed when they were children, and help those individuals grow up and into more of what they want as adults. There are outpatient clinics where psychotherapy is available, and if you were ever interested in this, we would be happy to refer you."
Before I was half done with this speech, the provider entered the room. She waited while I finished, and then I rose and took my leave. Of course I hope that this patient got some small piece of what he needed in our conversation, and that perhaps some day he will get more of what he needs in the context of some other relationship, perhaps even in therapy. What I got from our conversation, though, was a reminder: every patient needs and deserves welcome and safety, even—perhaps especially—the ones for whom empathy might not come automatically.
Margaret Kim
Peterson, PhD, is a student in the master's program in Marriage and Family
Therapy at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She is doing an internship in
integrated behavioral health at Fairmount Primary Care Center, under the
supervision of Suzanne Daub, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health for Delaware
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White iPhone 4 confirmed for Spring 2011
0. phoneArena posted on 06 Dec 2010, 08:41
Ah, the white iPhone 4! The saga around the mythical device might be closer to its end after official signage from Apple stores across the nation confirms previous information that the handset will be released in Spring 2011…
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1. android_hitman (unregistered)
steve is very smart.. he's trying to see how stupid can the fans be ..
they will all jump and buy another 4-5 mil white iphone 4 and then in july iphone5 comes out and apple will sell those even better than these ones.
good job Jobs.
2. DonkeyPunched (Posts: 321; Member since: 10 Jan 2010)
The iPhone has been around long enough for people to realize it is an annual thing. I expect some people to move over to the white version, but I believe majority of the people who wanted the white one either lost interest (after all, there are a bunch of new windows phones and android ones or they just gave in for the black one) or they continue to wait for it. I know for sure though, people don't specifically upgrade to the next iPhone if they don't have the upgrade available for it (unless they offer the option to upgrade for $18 bucks, but that isn't guaranteed every time [iphone 3g to iphone 3gs didn't have this option]).
Another thought to throw out there is Apple only advertises when they have a new break-though. That is what they are known for in the advertising industry. They wouldn't throw in as much advertising towards a new iPhone color if there isn't really anything new about the product. If there isn't much advertising on the new color, it most likely won't be seen as something big enough to make substantial sales like when it launched the black one, which was considered new.
3. Mongre (Posts: 5; Member since: 06 Dec 2010)
I demand an announcement on the iPhone for Verizon!
This long wait better be worth it after all.
4. BobbyTaba (Posts: 316; Member since: 11 Aug 2010)
I dont want all the retarded crapple fanboys coming to verizon
5. pja48142 (unregistered)
My contract is up on my 3G. I could care less that the 4G will ever come in white. But I won't renew for a 4G in any color. I'm waiting for the 5th gen. And apparently I'm the mythical satisfied AT&T customer. Been with them thru ATT, Cingular and back. My service is fine, and I travel for a living. I doubt highly that I'd switch away no matter what. I have no need to.


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2013 Hyundai Grandeur (Azera) Gets Mild Refresh in Korea
Hyundai may have just launched its Azera in America, but in its home country of Korea, the automaker has updated the sedan for the 2013 model year with some subtle changes.
Out in Korea, the Azera is known as the Grandeur and has been on the market since early 2011. For the new model year, the Korean automaker has outfitted it with a new front grille, new color choices for the exterior, and new wheel options.
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In the interior, Hyundai has added some minor revisions to the trim and buttons of the new infotainment system while the color screen in the instrument cluster has gotten new equipment including a rear-view camera mode.
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Three decades ago, the radical left used the term "American empire" as an epithet. Now that same term has come out of the closet: analysts on both the left and right now use it to explain - if not guide - American foreign policy.
In many ways, the metaphor of empire is seductive. The American military has a global reach, with bases around the world, and its regional commanders sometimes act like proconsuls. English is a lingua franca like Latin. The US economy is the largest in the world, and American culture serves as a magnet. But it is a mistake to confuse primacy with empire.
The US is certainly not an empire in the way we think of the European empires of the 19th and 20th centuries, because the core feature of that imperialism was political power. Although unequal relationships between the US and weaker powers certainly exist and can be conducive to exploitation, the term "imperial" is not only inaccurate but misleading in the absence of formal political control.
To be sure, the US now has more power resources relative to other countries than Britain had at its imperial peak. But the US has less power - in the sense of control over other countries' internal behavior - than Britain did when it ruled a quarter of the globe.


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A trio of local anglers used the tourney's biggest walleye to carry them to first place in the third annual Denny Palmer Memorial Walleye Classic tournament on Saturday.
Ken Lewis and Jack Voller of Mobridge and Gregg Voegele of Trail City caught 16.01 pounds of walleye to take first place and win the top prize of $2,390. They added $300 to their purse with the biggest walleye; a 6.75 lunker reeled in by Lewis.
Groton anglers Rod Boehmer, Shirlee Briggs and March Hanson netted 15.8 pounds to take second and earn $2,050.
Jesse McCann and son Dalyn McCann of Buffalo and Tony Albright of Belle Fourche brought in 15.65 pounds of walleye for third place and $1,050.
Area anglers dotted the top 20.
Dick Deacon of Mobridge was joined by sons Dana of Slayton, Minn., and Tom of Fargo, N.D. for fifth place. The Deacons caught 15.43 pounds and won $650.
Timber Lake anglers Brent, Tyler and Brad Mareska took sixth with 14.31 pounds.
Ritchie Davis of Mobridge teamed with former Mobridge residents Byron Larson of Pierre and Shon Ford of Miller to take eighth place with 13.65 pounds.
Gary Fahrni of Selby, Bob Fahrni of Aberdeen and Tom Goehring of Mina took 14th with 12.04 pounds.
Steve Gasser of Mobridge, son Chad Gasser of Bismarck, N.D., and Terry Backous of Glenham netted 11.65 pounds for 15th.
Bridge City anglers Kurt Neumiller, Mike Mardian and Mark Imberi caught 11.63 pounds for 16th.
Locals rounded out the top 20 as Randy, Hunter and Gabe Gill of Mobridge took 17th; Jack Hagen of Mobridge, Dan Davis of Aberdeen and Dean Hagen of Niles, Mich., took 18th; Mark Melcher of Mobridge, daughter Stephanie Melcher of Glenham and James Fiddler of Glenham took 19th; and Jim Larson of Mobridge, son Justin Larson and grandson Trevor Larson of Ipswich took 20th.
Seventy-seven teams entered the tournament and 74 teams reported back to tourney headquarters. The 74 teams combined to catch 697 pounds of walleye. Ounces meant a lot in the middle of the field as teams 14 through 30 were all within one and a half pounds.
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Top 20: 1. Ken Lewis, Jack Voller, Mobridge, Gregg Voegele, Trail City, 16.01, $2,390; 2. Rod Boehmer, Shirlee Briggs, Marc Hanson, Groton, 15.8, $2,050; 3. Dalyn McCann, Jesse McCann, Buffalo, Tony Albright, Belle Fourche, 15.65, $1,050; 4. Tom Wanttie, Brian Kamerud, Brad Wanttie, Aberdeen, 15.52, $850; 5. Dick Deacon, Mobridge, Dana Deacon, Slayton, Minn., Tom Deacon, Fargo, N.D., 15.43, $650; 6. Brent Mareska, Tyler Mareska, Brad Mareska, Timber Lake, 14.31, $420; 7. Jim Scarlett, Greg Nehlich, Mitchell Nehlich, Aberdeen, 14.16, $320; 8. Ritchie Davis, Mobridge, Byron Larson, Pierre, Shon Ford, Miller, 13.65, $220; 9. Jeff Swartz, Wanda Swartz, Miller, Jason Swartz, Aberdeen, 12.77, $220; 10. Tom Kraft, Hunter Kraft, Connor Kraft, Black Hawk, 12.51, $140;
11. Rod Kluess, Tami Zimney, Rich Zimney, Groton, 12.33, $120; 12. Wyatt Wilson, Larry Huettl, Mitch Wilson, Westport, 12.2, $120; 13. Kevin Nehls, Erin Nehls, Garret Schroeder, Groton, 12.18, $120; 14. Gary Fahrni, Selby, Bob Fahrni, Aberdeen, Tom Goehring, Mina, 12.04, $120; 15. Terry Backous, Glenham, Steve Gasser, Mobridge, Chad Gasser, Bismarck, N.D., 11.65, $120; 16. Kurt Neumiller, Mike Mardian, Mark Imberi, Mobridge, 11.63, 4120; 17. Randy Gill, Hunter Gill, Gabe Gill, Mobridge, 11.58, $120; 18. Jack Hagen, Mobridge, Dan Davis, Aberdeen, Dean Hagen, Niles, Mich., 11.46, $70; 19. Mark Melcher, Mobridge, James Fiddler, Glenham, Stephanie Melcher, Glenham, 11.44, $70; 20. Jim Larson, Mobridge, Justin Larson, Trevor Larson, Ipswich, 11.39, $70.


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Hayley Hasselhoff thinks it's important to have a good relationship with food.
The 23-year-old beauty is the daughter of Baywatch star David Hasselhoff and is forging a career for herself in the fashion industry. Coming in at a UK size 16, Hayley is happy to flaunt her fuller figure in an array of flattering pieces, especially swimwear.
"Being a model, I'm used to getting dressed in front of people. So getting into a swimsuit is easy peasy for me," she smiled to British magazine Closer.
"You can't label someone as healthy or unhealthy based on their body type. There are so many different bodies out there. I've never been fazed by the idea that you have to look a certain way to fit into Los Angeles, even though it's so body-conscious and health driven."
Hayley feels lucky to have a great group of friends and family, who praise her curves and view her as beautiful no matter what size she is.
Having an hourglass figure comes with maintenance too and the blonde star follows a healthy diet to look fabulous, like eggs for breakfast and chicken salad for lunch.
"I'm not a picky eater so there aren't certain foods that I love or hate," she added. "I just tend to have whatever I fancy in that moment. It's very important to understand your relationship with food and know that what we put in our body is to nourish it."
Living in LA proves challenging for picking up food while out, so Hayley makes sure she keeps snacks in her car to graze on. Eating between meals is important for her, as she doesn't like depriving herself of food when hungry.
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WASHINGTON - Check your refrigerator for ready-to-eat salads, slaw and dips that may be part of am expanded recall.
Garden-Fresh Foods says the recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes-fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Some of the recalled brands include Market Pantry, Archer Farms, Finest Traditions, Garden-Fresh and Weis.
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The recalled products were sold in 14 states, including Texas, in various size containers ranging from 6 to 18 ounce packages.
Consumers who have purchased any of the products are urged to return it to the store for a full refund.
Safety officials said currently there have been no illness or complaints related to this recall.
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"Everything has been amazing and the best thing is I truly am an MMA fan. Being part of an organization as big as the UFC and part of the #1 growing sport in the world is something I am so thankful for. I am so grateful to be one of only three girls alongside Arianny and Chandella. It's been a great journey and I'm just enjoying the ride. Working for the WEC was great and I am still working with the same people just on a larger scale. There are a lot more events, but being such a big fan that only adds to the experience… Getting to watch fighters like Jon Jones who is an amazing athlete, Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Urijah Faber, Dominck Cruz, and Clay Guida makes this job that much more enjoyable… I plan on being in the UFC for many years to come and riding this wave."
UFC Octagon girl, Brittney Palmer, tells fiveouncesofpain.com that she is happy to be part of the UFC family.
After a recent stint away from the promotion, a huge fan outcry pretty much forced the UFC to bring her back to her cage side duties. Now it appears, she is here to stay.
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APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZ. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) presented 15-year-old Brandon Colling of Gold Canyon with the Youth Congressional Bronze Medal Award. The Congressional Award is the award the United States Congress gives to young Americans who achieve their own challenging goals in four categories: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. The program is open to anyone ages 14 to 23.
Rep. Gosar said, "I'm proud to present Brandon with the Congressional Bronze Medal Award. Brandon proved that he can achieve anything he sets his mind to; he doesn't wait for others to set the bar for him."
"Our nation is built on character traits like the ones Brandon exemplifies: self-determination, commitment and individual responsibility," Rep. Gosar continued. "Thank you for being a leader in your community and a positive example for your peers."
(Rep. Gosar with Brandon and his parents, Jeff and Rena, November 8, 2013)
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- Todd said...
I Think that the Air Force is providing an invaluable service here. Kids can learn about, god forbid, science, technology, and a little innovation. If a kid is instructed in the capabilities and safety features of an assualt rifle, then he is thus more informed then the person who will get mad, intimidated by whatever forces, misconstrue these feelings and ultimatly lash out against his peers out of ignorance and disrespect for the capabilities of the assualt rifle.
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Todd, you make an excellent point.
The United States Air Force is providing an invaluable service to our kids here. That kid in the picture will now learn how to shred a Raghead in Eye-rack and defend our Fatherland like a seasbned pro.
This makes me proud to be an American.
God Bless the USA!
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Recently, I was reconnected with a childhood friend whom I haven't seen in 25 years. Instantly, memories of our youth came flooding back, and we were five and six again, getting ready to perform in our first dance recital together.
Recently, I was reconnected with a childhood friend whom I haven't seen in 25 years. Instantly, memories of our youth came flooding back, and we were five and six again, getting ready to perform in our first dance recital together.
There is a picture of us, somewhere in my photo album archives, dressed in our bunny rabbit costumes, mothers' lipstick and eye shadow embellishing our young, round faces. We sat side by side, legs crossed, my friend looking confidently at the camera, and me looking sideways at my older, self-assured comrade, wanting to be just like her.
Friends are those people who act as the mortar to our bricks, the yarn to our sweaters, the oars to our boat. They're there to hold us together when we're falling apart, and keep us warm when we suffer the chill of defeat. They are our non-biological sisters and brothers; the family members we get to choose.
And while there will always be those "friends" who stay for a short while before moving onto other things, the true friends - a small, yet solid group of kindred spirits - remain even in our darkest hours. They serve as our support system, cheering from behind, and never crossing in front of us to that finish line. They push us to search the depths of our souls for who we are and what we're meant to do. They help us uncover our hidden strengths, and they sober us when our heads become too clouded with self-serving notions.
Some friendships have origins dating back to our earliest years, while others find us only when we've already grown into the adults we were destined to be. Each friendship is unique in its purpose, in that each union provides unique opportunities for individual growth.
Over the years, there have been friends in my life who have served to point out my flaws, and others who have helped me learn to celebrate them. There were friends who taught me how to laugh and others who showed me that only a strong person allows herself to cry.
Friends are a necessary part of our existence, providing an outlet, and at times, safe haven, from those biological friends known as our family. They are the ones who share a common history with us, having grown up during the same time, licking the same adolescent wounds, hoping to achieve the same rites of passage.
True friends don't laugh (much) the first time they see you with your braces and head gear. They keep secrets about fighting parents and rendezvous with boys. They dream with you about first loves, first dates and wedding days.
Despite time and miles, my true friends still welcome me home, to the place we all first began sharing our journey. We still can talk for hours over coffee, much to the displeasure of our waitress who just wants to end her shift and go home, and long after all other customers have left.
We still laugh at the absurdity of society's expectations, as we always were and still remain, just on the outside of those norms. And we still celebrate one another's accomplishments, although our goals in life have changed.
So to my kindred spirits, for whom the word "friend" falls short of describing my true feelings, I celebrate each of you for the memories we share, the growth we've achieved and for the simple joy you have given me all these years.
Happy Friendship Day.
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I have had ulcerative colitis for four years. At present I'm on 10 milligrams of prednisone and Colozal (balsalazide) three times a day. I have had two treatments of Remicade (infliximab) and can say I'm feeling better than I have in the past four years. Is it normal to feel lethargic in the mornings with a slight spasm feeling in the lower intestine? It feels better after I take Bentyl (dicyclomine) and rest for a while. I'm also on Lomotil (atropine and diphenoxylate) morning and night. I worry I am just getting lazy.
Your symptoms are very typical of patients with ulcerative colitis. The disease is characterized by bleeding and diarrhea, but frequently spasms and cramping abdominal pain are present. Successful treatment of the underlying disease does not always treat the spasms, and an anti-spasmodic medication like Bentyl will help.
I would suggest that you try to get off of the prednisone, since there is long-term toxicity even with a dose as low as 10 milligrams daily. Talk to your doctor about trying to taper down this medication. This might require adding or increasing the dose of other medications, which might be safer than prednisone.


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INFORMATION is being sought by police about the theft of a 4x4 vehicle during a car key burglary in Redditch.
It happened in Lily Green Lane, off Brockhill Drive, between 1am and 5.50am on Tuesday, January 7.
The offenders got through a gate to the rear of the house and broke in though patio doors.
They took a DVD player and the keys to a burgundy Nissan X-Trail, registration BT52 TXM, which they drove off from outside the house.
Police are appealing for anyone who noticed the vehicle being driven in the early hours, or knows where it is now, to contact them.
West Mercia's website at westmercia.police.uk has crime prevention advice, including a new interactive house which shows the measures householders can take to reduce the likelihood of burglary, room by room.
It also has links to the Immobilise website - immobilise.com – where people can find details of how to register electrical items and other valuables on the national property register.
Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to ring Detective Constable Steve Pritchett on the non-emergency number 101 quoting incident 67-s-070114 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


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The Brandeis-Mack memorandum was declared to be unacceptable in a resolution adopted by a majority vote at a meeting of New York delegates to the Zionist convention in Cleveland, which was presided over by Leo Wolfsohn. A minority of the delegates was of the opinion that the memorandum would be acceptable with certain modifications. All the points in the memorandum were thoroughly discussed at the meeting which lasted until 2 o'clock in the morning.
Among those who spoke against acceptance of the memorandum were Abraham Goldberg, Jacob Fishman, Leo Wolfsohn, Charles Cowen and several others. Among those who argued for accepting the memorandum with certain modifications were J. Waterman Wise, Rabbi Benjamin and Morris Zeldin. A steering committee of New York delegates to the Cleveland convention was elected at the meeting.


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Plan Your Visit to Red Rock Canyon
Visitors should proceed west on Charleston. The boundary for Red Rock Canyon is approximately two miles west of the 215 Beltway/Red Rock Casino.
The Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center is located approximately four miles west of the park boundary and will be the second road that exits the right. The new Visitor Center and Museum opened in April 2010.
1000 Scenic Loop Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89161
Phone 702-515-5350
GPS Coordinates: 36°08'08.3"N 115°25'40.2"W (36 degrees 8 minutes North, 115 degrees 25 minutes West)
GPS UTM Coordinates: UTM 11 S 0653467 / 4002192
GPS Decimal Coordinates: 36.135634, -115.427827
Visitor Center altitude is 3,720 feet
Highest auto turnout on Scenic Drive is 4,771 feet
Visitor Center is open every day from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Operating hours will vary on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Please call 702-515-5350 for operating hours on these holidays.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a United States Government Amenity Fee Area administrated by the Bureau of Land Management.
Scenic Drive - The scenic loop is open every day of the year with times changing slightly according to the season:
The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands for Martin Luther King Day(January 16), Presidents Day(February 20),National Public Lands Day (Sept. 23), and Veterans Day (Nov. 11 & Nov 12) in 2017.
Site standard amenity and individual day-use fees at BLM recreation sites and areas will be waived for the specified dates. Other fees, such as overnight camping and group day use, will remain in effect.


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The 'Her' actor is rumored to be the top choice to bring Stephen Strange to Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Joaquin Phoenix has been linked to Marvel's "Dr. Strange" for some time, and now he emerges as a frontrunner to headline the movie. Collider reports that the actor who has three Oscar nominations under his belt is in final negotiations to play the Sorcerer Supreme.
The movie is slated for July 8, 2016 release in the U.S. Marvel's head Kevin Feige once said the film would be the "doorway" to enter the supernatural side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scott Derrickson ("Sinister", "Deliver Us from Evil") will serve behind the lens.
Aside from Phoenix, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, and Jack Huston were also rumored being considered to play Stephen Strange at one point or another in the past. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jon Hamm were in the rumored casting mix as well, but they denied it.
The "Her" actor was last seen on the silver screen starring opposite Jeremy Renner and Marion Cotillard in "The Immigrant". His next movies include Paul Thomas Anderson's crime drama "Inherent Vice" and an untitled Woody Allen project.


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Awesome product...I only wish you could personalize. The microfiber material doesn't allow for it. I use this hamper to tote all of the toys back up the stairs at the end of the day. Looks stylish at the base of the stairs and extremely functional. My 5 year old can do the chore.


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Nescopeck State Park
Bordered on the south by steep Mount Yeager and on the north by Nescopeck Mountain, the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park encompasses wetlands, rich forests and many diverse habitats. Nescopeck Creek, a favorite of anglers, meanders through the park. Hiking trails follow the creek, pass through quiet forests and skirt wetlands. An environmental education center provides year-round educational programs on the park's diverse resources. Interpretive exhibits highlighting the park's natural history can be seen inside the environmental education center.
Hiking - Fishing - Hunting - Education - Cross-country Skiing
Seasons and Hours: The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Fishing: The 9-acre Lake Frances has trout, bass and panfish. A well-used trail circles Lake Frances and provides fishing access throughout the year. Six miles of Nescopeck Creek are designated as a high quality, cold-water fishery and contains brown trout and native brook trout. Several miles of the creek are designated as delayed harvest, artificial lure only. The PA Fish and Boat Commission stocks Lake Frances and Nescopeck Creek. Fishing poles are available for use at the visitor center as part of a loaner program.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms: Most of the park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are white-tailed deer, turkey, black bear, rabbit and gray squirrel. Nescopeck State Park has traditionally been managed for the American woodcock, which can also be found in the park. State Game Land 187, which adjoins the park, provides additional areas open to hunting.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park.
Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.
Hiking: 19 miles of trails
Due to the sensitivity of natural resources in the park, mountain biking is prohibited on park trails.
Winter Activities
Explore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths.
Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing: These popular winter sports are permitted on several trails throughout the park. The trails are not groomed but are relatively flat or have slight grades making them a great way to explore the park during winter. Inquire at the environmental education center about the snowshoe loaner program.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
Year-round staff provides environmental education programming for local schools and interpretive programs for park visitors. The park's education program strives to teach about the natural world and critical environmental issues facing society. Special emphasis is placed on the education and interpretation of Nescopeck's unique, natural biodiversity.
School students engage in hands-on activities, exploring and learning about ecosystems within the park to further their awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the natural environment.
The education staff offers the Bureau's Watershed Education program to area high schools, teachers and other groups interested in learning about complex issues within their watersheds.
Teacher workshops based on state and national environmental education curricula, as they relate to Department of Education academic standards, are also offered.
A variety of interpretive and recreational programs are available for park visitors. These programs focus on the natural, historical and cultural features of the park and region. The park also participates in the Bureau's DiscoverE program, which gives young people an opportunity to explore and learn about the environment.
In addition to offering quality educational programs, the park is an outdoor natural laboratory for visiting biologists, college interns and resource professionals involved in an array of research projects.
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming events.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.


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Expect A Line For Loire 2005
By Robert Parker
The Loire Valley, by far France's largest wine-producing region, stretches across the country from the warm foothills of the Massif Central to the windswept shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Brittany. The region is best known for its white wines—sauvignon blancs and chenin blancs that seem to hit heights of finesse and elegance.
On a recent trip to France, I gorged on oysters, shellfish, and fresh fish in Paris, meals made all the more enjoyable because they were accompanied by a number of unbelievable Loire wines from the 2005 vintage. Great vintages are few and far between in the Loire, and while 2002 was one, 2005 may be even better because of the combination of concentrated flavors, extraordinary aromatics, and crisp acidity and minerality.
These zesty wines are just hitting the market now, but they're likely to disappear quickly because of their high quality. Here are three notable winemakers that should be on your shopping list. I've also identified two worthy labels in the Sancerre and Saumur-Champigny appellations. There's a wide price range in these wines, from as little as $10 to as high as $75.
Didier Dagueneau
Winemaker Didier Dagueneau makes outstanding dry sauvignon blancs in Pouilly-Fumé. Look for the Pur Sang and Cuvée Silex, wines of extraordinary minerality, richness, full-bodied power, and intensity. They are among the most expensive dry whites of the Loire, but they are truly great wines.
Domaine des Baumard
Check out the dry chenin blancs from the appellation of Savennières, probably the most underrated dry white wine in the world. The Savennières Clos du Papillon has gorgeous notes of honeyed oranges, nectarines, and citrus. Hints of almonds, chalk, and honeysuckle are also apparent. This is one of the few dry whites from the Loire that can last more than a decade.
Domaine Huet
Try Le Haut Lieu-Sec and Le Mont Sec, both from Vouvray. These wines should appeal to those who enjoy exceptionally dry, honeyed notes of chalk, spices, and lemon grass in a medium- to full-bodied, incredibly intense wine. They should age beautifully for four to five years.
In most Paris bistros, the dry sauvignon blancs from the Sancerre appellation are enormously popular. Some of the best in class come from Domaine Alphonse Mellot, Hippolyte Reverdy, Domaine Thomas et Fils, Henri Bourgeois, and Edmond Vatan. For an earthy, full-bodied, intense Sancerre, look for the Pascal Cotat.
In this lesser known yet emerging appellation, the wines are getting better all the time. Look for bottles from Clos Rougeard, Château de Villeneuve, and Domaine de la Roche Neuve.
Robert Parker is the world's most influential wine critic. Visit www.eRobertParker.com to see tens of thousands of tasting notes, buy his books, or subscribe to his newsletter, The Wine Advocate.


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2145: So, that's that for tonight. I hope Fabio Capello was as impressed as I was. Shaun Wright-Phillips must be a dead cert for the Italian's first England squad, but Joleon Lescott might be struggling now. Join Caroline Cheese tomorrow for Arsenal v Tottenham - if you thought this one was feisty, you ain't seen nothing yet. Laters.
2144: Player Rater latest: Shaun Wright-Phillips head and shoulders above everyone else (especially Joleon Lescott), on 7.85. Claudio Pizarro is the villain of the piece, on a forgettable 4.95.
2143: "Sorry Everton, but we're called "Top Four" for a reason."TheTruthabtFooty on 606
2142: "There is only one Avram Grant!"Dazza, via text
2140: What an incredible end to the game at Stamford Bridge. It looked as though Chelsea were there for the taking, but somehow they managed to find a winner and they hold the advantage going to the second leg at Goodison Park in 15 days time. Incidentally, the winner is officially being credited to Shaun Wright-Phillips, but I'd expect that to change.
2139: FULL-TIME Chelsea 2-1 Everton
2138: Joleon lescott has a great chance to equalise, put clean through by Tim Cahill, but he stumbles on the ball and then can only clip his shot straight at the advancing Hilario.
2136: GOAL Chelsea 2-1 EvertonJoleon Lescott has scored an own goal and Stamford Bridge erupts. Lescott was under massive pressure from Shaun Wright-Phillips at the back post, the little midfielder rising high to challenge the Everton defender in the air after Michael Ballack's looping left-wing cross.
2135: We are into the four minutes of stoppage time now.
2134: "Tactically, I think Avram Grant could never be among the good managers. He's always relied on the strength of the Chelsea squad, not tactics. Bringing on Sidwell for Cole at that time was wasteful, and unwise."KWEKU1 on 606
2132: Ricardo Carvalho heads wide from a Chelsea corner from the right. Meanwhile, Yakubu is taken off by David Moyes and Victor Anichebe comes on in his place.
2131: (Re 2124:) "I love the naivety of Chelsea fans. "Harsh red card" - it seems that everyone that supports Chelsea reads a different rulebook. That was a sending off if ever I saw one."Aaron, via text
2126: Claudio Pizarro is taken off after his less-than-spectacular display, with Paolo Ferreira brought on for Chelsea. Anyone would think Avram Grant's settling for a draw.
2125: "Like I said - a late Ballack winner."Yusuf_07 on 606
2124: "This seems like a familiar story for us this season. Periods of fine football undermined by a harsh red card and a goalkeeping blunder. How I miss the sense of invincibility we had under Jose. Our home supremacy is clearly at risk; if not tonight then soon - possibly, horror of horrors, at the hands of Spurs on Saturday."Jay, via text
2122: Phil Neville is a little lucky not to pick up his second booking of the evening for a clumsy challenge on Florent Malouda.
2120: Juliano Belletti sparks mayhem by hacking away at the legs of Joleon Lescott and he picks up a booking for his endeavours. Lescott is furious and runs after the former Barcelona right-back, but he escapes a yellow card.
2116: "I would love to be on the flight that takes Mikel, Yakubu and Yobo to the African Nations Cup. I wonder what they will be talking about?"redandblackT(1899 was a vintage year) on 606
2115: Joleon Lescott blocks off Juliano Belletti inside the Everton area and the Chelsea fans scream for a penalty, but nothing given.
2113: Oh my goodness me Everton nearly go in front. Yakubu expertly back-heels the ball on the left wing to send James McFadden away and he cuts in and gets near the byeline before his cross-shot clips the post and runs away to safety.
2110: "If Yakubu gets out of bed the right side, he's brilliant. If he doesn't, you're in trouble. I've managed players like him before."BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Graham Taylor
2109: Andy Johnson is booked for a late tackle on Ricardo Carvalho. After not booking Steve Sidwell, the referee's nightmare evening gets worse.
2108: GOAL Chelsea 1-1 EvertonYakubu absolutely hammers the ball into the top corner on the half-volley from 10 yards, after Hilario completely misses a James McFadden free-kick and Joseph Yobo directs the ball back across goal.
2106: Steve Sidwell nails Lee Carsley, a truly horrific tackle, leaving his studs on the back of Carsley's leg. That, in my book, is a straight red, no question. Sidwell is not even booked after a long talking to. Poor refereeing.
2105: "Yes, a year ago it would've been just a booking, but this year, it's a straight red, everyone knows it, so he shouldn't have gone in like that, Mikel has got no-one to blame but himself."Sebwinder on 606
2104: Joe Cole is taken off and Steve Sidwell comes on in his place.
2102: Magnificent stuff from Shaun Wright-Phillips. He gives the ball away to James McFadden, but brilliantly chases back and wins the ball back before sliding in Claudio Pizarro, but the Peruvian's horror show continues as he hits his 18-yard shot straight at Tim Howard.
2100: Things are hotting up. Chelsea now will not see Jon Mikel Obi again until the end of the African Cup of Nations. What a way to bow out. Steve Sidwell is being prepared, by the looks of things.
2058: SENT OFF Jon Mikel Obi is dismissed for a late, sliding tackle on Phil Neville. Dan, you were right about the ref.
2057: "It seems the Carling Cup has captured some magic while the FA Cup is struggling to recapture it."Top Edge on 606
2055: Now Joe Cole is booked for a foul on Joleon Lescott. "This ref's a bit card-happy isn't he Stevo?" says my gaffer Dan.
2054: Claudio Pizarro is snuffed out in the Everton box, but Chelsea are dominant here and they look far more likely to grab the next goal.
2052: Phil Neville is the next man in the book and again it seems a touch harsh, the Toffees skipper cautioned for clipping the ankles of Florent Malouda.
2051: "For me, it is essential that we score a second goal and win this game 2-0 or by a two-goal margin, because Everton are not bad at home."Chels' - in the blood on 606
2049: Shaun Wright-Phillips has another chance after a fine one-touch Chelsea passing move, but his 18-yard shot is straight down Tim Howard's throat.
2049: We're off again. No changes as yet.
2048: "Everton will come on stronger in the second half of this. 1-1 with McFadden to score."Jonathan and Martin at Stamford Bridge, via text
2046: "No worries, Cahill will score an overhead kick again - 1-1 final score."mdfactor on 606
2041: "I reckon that when Chelsea got Pizzaro for nothing they were ripped off. He's atrocious."Phil, Lincolnshire, via text
2037: "How great is Ballack? He seems more settled so far this season and will be very significant in the remainder of the season."abrighterview on 606
2035: Looking at the Player Rater chat so far, Shaun Wright-Phillips is miles out in front on 7.68. Tony Hibbert is really struggling at the moment, with a paltry 5.31.
2032: HALF-TIME Chelsea 1-0 Everton
2031: Andy Johnson finds some space to get his head on the end of a corner, but he can only nod well wide from 12 yards out.
2030: "Everton don't need to hang on, they need to score here because Chelsea will without a doubt score at Goodison Park. Many teams have drawn 0-0 or lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in two-legged ties against Chelsea, only to go on and lose their home leg or go out on away goals."PulpGrape on 606
2028: Michael Ballack goes for an acrobatic finish just inside the Everton area, but Phil Neville just gets in there and prevents the German getting his shot away.
2027: "Shaun is going to be a massive player for us over the next few months."Edward, Chelsea fan, via text
2026: "What's the point of Claudio Pizarro?"dunne_and_dusted on 606
2025: "Too many English players in the Everton team. They need more foreigners."Novelo on 606
2023: Great work by Everton. James McFadden slips in Joleon Lescott inside the Chelsea box on the left, but his cross is too close to Hilario, with Tim Cahill, Andy Johnson and Yakubu all waiting for a ball across the six-yard box. That's why Lescott should be playing centre-half, not left-back.
2021: In case you didn't know, new England manager Fabio Capello is among the crowd in west London.
2019: "I'm really impressed with Shaun Wright-Phillips playing in this role more infield. He's not playing wide, he's getting involved in the play all the time and he looks like he's really enjoying himself."BBC Radio 5 Live pundit Graham Taylor
2017: Tony Hibbert is booked for a foul on Florent Malouda as Chelsea up the tempo once more. Everton are struggling to live with them at the moment.
2014: Nearly 2-0. Joe Cole runs half the length of the pitch and his shot is saved by Tim Howard as he surges into the area. Referee Peter Walton gives Chelsea a free-kick on the edge of the box for Phil Jagiekla's attempt to win the ball off Cole and from the resulting set-piece, Michael Ballack curls fractionally wide. Phew!
2013: "Excellent goal. But absolutely torrid defending. Wright-Philips had all the time in the world to pick his spot."JohanMourinho on 606
2012: GOAL Chelsea 1-0 EvertonShaun Wright-Phillips puts the hosts ahead with a nice turn and finish in-off the post from 12 yards after he was played in by Florent Malouda. Good goal, but where was the marking?
2010: "Drogba has already been out. There's too much expectation at Chelsea. This is a transition season."Don, London, via text
2006: Everton are getting into some good wide areas, but their crossing is utterly hopeless so far. Joleon Lescott this time is the culprit, down the left.
2003: "It seems as if Chelsea's attack is non-existent. How the season could fall apart without Drogba for a month."Anonymous, via text
2001: "Pizzaro is useless. Bring on Ben Sahar!"Bluestopfan on 606
1959: Ooooooooooooohhhhh. Juliano Belletti nails a shot from the right-hand edge of the penalty area which screams narrowly high and wide of Tim Howard's goal. It's a lively start for a first leg game, no doubt about it.
1957: Yakubu strolls past Alex as if he isn't there, but Mikel Jon Obi gets back quickly to nip the danger in the bud.
1954: Lee Carsley is booked for a late challenge on Florent Malouda. Seemed a bit harsh, to be fair to Carso. Michael Ballack gets away with a warning for sliding in late on Phil Neville after the whistle had blown.
1953: "Does anyone else think that David Moyes looks like Moe from The Simpsons?"Harvey, Liverpool, via text
1952: James McFadden plays Phil Neville in down the right, but the Everton captain's cross is woeful and it bounces out for a goalkick. Why on earth is he playing right-wing?
1951: "Jeez, looks like it's very windy down there at the moment. I think it could very well be a factor."toffees1888 (Irish evertonian of TBBCOE) on 606
1949: Half-chance at the other end and the ball falls nicely for Shaun Wright-Phillips, but his shot from the edge of the box is horribly sliced and it flies miles wide.
1948: First sniff for the visitors, Yakubu plays a ball over the top for Andy Johnson, but Hilario races to the edge of his area to gather just ahead of the England striker.
1946: Andy Johnson and Lee Carsley get us under way at Stamford Bridge.
1944: "Wayne Bridge one of the best left-backs? Laughable... I bet Grant had his serious face on as well when he said that."unitedforevernever on 606
1943: The teams are out to a rapturous ovation at Stamford Bridge. They're ready - are you?
1942: "I think Everton will be more focused after the weekend's nightmare, 2-0 to the Toffees."Chris, Middle East, via text
1939: Avram Grant says Ashley Cole was fit for tonight's game, but he picked Wayne Bridge to play left-back instead. "They are the two best left-backs in England and they must both play regularly," said the Israeli.
1935: David Moyes is in cracking form in his pre-match chat. He's asked about the weekend's FA Cup defeat at Oldham. "Is that your first question, really?" jokes the Scot. "What about four wins in your last five away games then?" asks the interviewer. "That's a better first question, isn't it?" Moyes replies. He certainly doesn't seem nervous, anyway.
1931: "I think McFadden will definitely get on the scoresheet. I also feel a blunder from Hilario is on the cards."Pete, Edinburgh, via text
1929: "I predict 2-0 Chelsea. Though I'd prefer Everton to win and then win the cup cos I always feel better losing to the team that won the cup Unless it was a final of course. Then I'd be gutted."
1927: Paul Fletcher, who will be writing a brilliant match report on tonight's game, informs me that the last time Everton beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was on 26 November 1994, when Paul Rideout notched the winner in a 1-0 victory.
1925: BBC Sport's Alan Hansen is sitting on the fence for this one. "It will be a lot tighter than people are expecting," said the three-times League Cup winner. "This tie is too close to call".
1922: "I believe Phil Neville. He is a fundamental part of the Everton team. At Man United he defined bit part."Graeme, Glasgow, via text
1920: "I reckon Everton will nick this one 1-2. Chelsea have got no-one who can replace Drogba and they look shaky at the back without Terry and Cech."James, York, via text
1919: Chelsea's Joe Cole seems bang up for it. "Everton are a brilliant side. It's a great challenge, but we've got to go and win on Tuesday," said the England winger. Could be a tasty one tonight.
1916: Everton skipper Phil Neville says leading the club out at Wembley would "probably be the best thing that has happened in my career". That's six-times Premier League winner, three-times FA Cup winner and Champions League winner Phil Neville. So, do you believe him?
1914: "What do you think the score will be? I reckon anything better than 1-0 will be ideal for Chelsea, but I can see Everton doing well - 1-1."Return to the Shed - 72 on 606
I reckon it'll be 1-1 as well. Though I'm hoping for 4-4, obviously. Scorers? Pizarro and McFadden.
1912: "I think Chelsea will win by a goal from Ballack because he is a good player."Tom, Rugby, via text
It gets no more simple than that.
1909: Team news in full:
Chelsea: Hilario, Belletti, Alex, Carvalho, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Obi, Ballack, Malouda, Joe Cole, Pizarro.
Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Jagielka, Lescott, Cahill, Neville, Carsley, McFadden, Johnson, Yakubu.
1908: Some early team news, with Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho back after suspension and Jon Mikel Obi plays too, while Joseph Yobo is fit to start for Everton.
1904: Remember, it's easy to get involved. Simply text on 81111, or join the debate on 606. It's not rocket science, and you don't have to be Iain Dowie.
1902: So, what price a 'cupset' at the Bridge tonight? Well, Chelsea are about as well-acquainted with losing at home as Fabio Capello is with the English language. It's now 55 games in all competitions since they lost at home, a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona. Domestically-speaking, it's 92 matches since Patrick Vieira and Edu bagged and the Gooners did them 2-1 in the Premier League.
1900: Forget the Cup with a capital 'C'. It's all about England's second favourite knockout competition tonight. We're down to the last four and Stamford Bridge is the venue for Part I of Chelsea versus Everton.
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Its convinced me that from the article we dont need to have extra pacers which isnt our strong suit. I think 2 pacers is good because we need to set up a strategy to win the game. Having more spinners in the team will make us a stronger team because the spin department is our strong suit. No more following the rest of the other countries and having 3 pacers. Lets mix it up and play our own style of cricket. The style in which we are strong at. The more spinners the better.
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Today is Wednesday, March 20, the 79th day of 2013. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives at 7:02 a.m. EDT.
Today's Highlight in History:
On March 20, 1933, the state of Florida electrocuted Giuseppe Zangara for the shooting death of Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak at a Miami event attended by President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, the presumed target, the previous February.
On this date:
In 1413, England's King Henry IV died; he was succeeded by Henry V.
In 1727, physicist, mathematician and astronomer Sir Isaac Newton died in London.
Ten years ago: On the first day of the Iraq War, a subdued Saddam Hussein appeared on state-run television after the initial American air strike on Baghdad, accusing the United States of a "shameful crime" and urging his people to "draw your sword" against the invaders.
Five years ago: In a setback for Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton, a drive for a second Michigan presidential primary collapsed as the state Senate adjourned without taking up a measure calling for a do-over contest.
One year ago: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Mexico damaged hundreds of homes and killed at least two people near the border between Guerrero and Oaxaca states.
Today's Birthdays: Singer Dame Vera Lynn is 96. Producer-director-comedian Country singer Don Edwards is 74. TV producer Paul Junger Witt is 70. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Bobby Orr is 65. Blues singer-musician Marcia Ball is 64. Actor William Hurt is 63. Rock musician Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) is 63. Rock musician Jimmie Vaughan is 62. Country musician Jimmy Seales (Shenandoah) is 59. Actress Amy Aquino is 56. Movie director Spike Lee is 56. Actress Theresa Russell is 56. Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway is 56. Actress Holly Hunter is 55. Rock musician Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) is 52. Actress-model-designer Kathy Ireland is 50. Actor David Thewlis is 50. Rock musician Adrian Oxaal (James) is 48. Actress Liza Snyder is 45. Actor Michael Rapaport is 43. Actor Alexander Chaplin is 42. Rock singer Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) is 37. Actor Michael Genadry is 35. Actress Bianca Lawson is 34. Rock musician Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects) is 31. Actress-singer Christy Carlson Romano is 29.
Thought for Today: "I am I plus my circumstances." -- Jose Ortega y Gasset, Spanish philosopher (1883-1955).


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Cost Plus World Market has opened stores and launched merchandising initiatives, ensuring it is heading into the holiday season with some momentum. Among the merchandising efforts is a comprehensive holiday decorating and entertaining promotion, and another tied to the movie release "Life of Pi."
The retailer's Holiday Décor and Entertaining Collections include products developed to suit a range of tastes, the company noted. For traditional shoppers, the retailer said it reinvented its Christmas Carols Collection as a nostalgic nod to Yuletide's past in the form of red plaid tabletop textiles and ceramics with vintage snow scene silhouettes. The Alpine Workshop Collection reflects the Cost Plus affinity for folkloric and handcrafted styling, the company noted. Among the featured design statements is an Old World style of appliqué and embroidered cuckoo clocks, patterned heart shapes and cheerful woodland birds in textiles that use a black background to provide a contemporary twist. Cost Plus crafted Le Premier Noel as an elegant and graceful winter-inspired story draped in soft whites and metallic silver and copper, it said. Etched stemware and shimmering metallic threads woven into textiles add a deluxe sensibility. And for shoppers who prefer a non-traditional theme, the Kokeshi Christmas Collection offers a whimsical, global-inspired look with textiles, ceramic tidbit plates, patterned bowls and platters adorned in vivid purple, green, pink, blue and red, the retailer asserted.
The Cost Plus assortment of gift items includes a mercury glass décor line that incorporates filled candles with lids, hurricane lamps and lacquer frames, as well seasonal textiles such as tea towels and tablecloths. Cost Plus developed collections for specific recipients, and gifts for him, for example, include stylish bottle openers and cocktail accessories. Yet it also assembled a collection around popular retro tin robots and Sock Monkeys and other retro toys to transcend age. Further, Cost Plus used its global purchasing reach to establish unique stocking stuffer propositions such as horn jewelry boxes from India, wool hats from Nepal and scented candles from France.
Cost Plus also is giving customers create-a-gift options by providing dedicated baskets and containers.
Even as it announced its holiday merchandise initiatives, Cost Plus launched a promotion around the film "Life of Pi." Referencing the story's southern India setting in, products in the promotion include a range of home décor items as well as tunics and jewelry. To generate particular excitement around the product introduction, Cost Plus has launched a Life of Pi sweepstakes that gives customers a chance to win a trip for two to India, a $1,000 Cost Plus gift card and Life of Pi merchandise. Also, on Black Friday, November 23, the first 100 customers through Cost Plus doors will receive an exclusive Life of Pi limited-edition ornament and a movie ticket. On Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25, the first 100 customers through the door get a reusable Life of Pi tote bag and a movie ticket.
Cost Plus also will get a holiday season boost from fresh locations. This fall, the retailer has added stores in Simi Valley, CA, Renton, WA and Katy, TX, while debuting a relocated store in Rockville, MD.


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The Elk River Planning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway to consider a request by Cornerstone Auto for a Variance to allow a reduced lot size in the C3 Highway Commercial zoning district, Case No. V 14-01.
If the Board of Adjustments denies the request or an appeal is made by any interested party by January 17, 2014, the application will automatically be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. That meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. If an appeal is received by January 24, 2014, the application will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Meetings are held at the Elk River City Hall, 13065 Orono Parkway at 6:00 p.m.
General description of the subject property is the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 10 and 171st Avenue. Legal description of the subject property is: the N 143.78 ft. of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, lying E of U.S. Highway 10, Section 11; the S 131.66 ft. of the N 499.7 ft. of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 lying E of U.S. Highway 10 in Section 11; the S 224.26 ft. of the N 369.04 ft. of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 11; the N 420 ft. of the W 210 ft. of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4; and the North 420 ft. of the E 210 ft. of the W 420 ft. of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, all in Section 11, Twp. 32, Range 26, Sherburne County, Minnesota. A complete legal description is available at City Hall.
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Tina Allard, City Clerk, at 763.635.1000 January 9, 2014.
If you would like information regarding the above-described public hearing notice, please call Elk River City Hall at 763.635.1000. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to express their questions and/or comments.
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New Service Offers Easy Hot Spot Log-In
PALM SPRINGSLinksys, Netgear, and D-Link have recently rolled out Wi-Fi phones that will let you tap into VoIP calling features from virtually any available hot spot. Problem is that authenticating with pay hot spot siteseven ones with just a simple SSIDcan be a pain in the neck. These phones don't have QWERTY keypads and some lack built-in browsers.
Devicescape announced a solution to this Wi-Fi authentication dilemma here at the DEMO conference. Users can visit the site ( www.devicescape.com), register their wireless-ready devices (including laptops), download and install the software on their mobile devices, and then sign up on the Devicescape Web site to register the device with Wi-Fi networks from Wayport, AT&T, EarthLink, Orange, and others. Users can even add their own small local and free hot spots to the service.
Once this is done, users need only visit the hot spots, turn on their devices, and with Devicescape's small mobile application installed, they'll be automatically authenticated for hot spots and networks where they've pre-registered on devicescape.com.
All XP-based PCs and just a handful of Wi-Fi phones are currently supported. Devicescape execs said the company is working with mobile device OEMs to preinstall their software on Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The free service is available now.
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A Safe Haven for Youths: Youth Activities Leagues Change Lives Every Day
There are 17 of them throughout Los Angeles County — and every one represents a safe haven.
For some kids, the local Youth Activities League is a place to get some much-needed help with homework. For others, it's a place to shoot some hoops or learn a new sport without fear of physical violence or becoming tangled up in many of the other negative distractions the streets have to offer.
For others, it's literally a place to call home.
Take, for example, the 15-year-old girl who says that, after her mother walked out on her family, the Compton YAL has become the one place where she feels like she has a mom.
Or, consider the 16-year-old boy whose uncle and cousin were both killed by gang violence, within days of each other. For him, the mentors at the YAL in Temple City provided crucial emotional support in his time of need — and helped him navigate the pain.
These are just some of the ways in which the 17 YAL facilities countywide are making a difference in the lives of youths every day. The YAL centers operate during the most crucial hours of the day, from 3 to 7 p.m., a time when many parents are not yet home from work and there's much trouble to be found on the streets.
The YAL centers are available to youths ages 7 to 17, and there is no fee to participate. The facilities are staffed by a blend of deputies, civilian staff and untold dozens of volunteers who just want to help.
It's a formula that works.
"The Sheriff's YAL is special in so many ways and truly bridges the gap between law enforcement and the communities we serve," says Deputy Arthur Valenzuela, who supervises the Temple YAL. "We take the time to know our youth and their families to assist in building the best possible community from the base of the family."
Here you'll find a profile of each of the 17 YALs throughout the county. They are each unique in their own way, and they serve a diverse array of communities. And they serve youths whose needs and experiences are equally diverse.
Yet, there are common threads among them all: The YAL is a place that provides fun and healthy things to do, it provides academic help, it provides guidance during times of need, and it provides direction, motivation and hope for a positive future in situations that may otherwise seem bleak.
And, it provides acceptance.
"The YAL is a place where kids can come together and just be kids," says Jaime Briano, site manager for the Santa Clarita Valley YAL in Val Verde. "You can be any shape, size or color and be accepted."
The YAL centers help our county's youths in so many ways, changing their lives for the better, enabling them to beat the odds that circumstance has stacked against them. The results show up in the form of teenagers who have found direction in their lives, and are setting goals to help them realize their dreams and become happy, healthy adults.
"I used to get in a lot of trouble," says Jorge Machuca, age 15, who participates in activities at the Lakewood YAL. "I didn't have any discipline at all. I just used to stay home and do nothing productive at all, and my mom was mad at me.
"And then," he says, smiling, "I found the YAL."


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Fantastic itinerary, lovely ship.: Celebrity Century Cruise Review by Swansforever
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Fantastic itinerary, lovely ship.
Destination: USA
Embarkation: Los Angeles
As mentioned in my title, the itinerary is wonderful. We visited charming ports along this interesting section of the Californian Coast. We liked them all ( even Ensenada was OK as we did a ship's excursion) and Santa Barbara is a particularly beautiful town. And of course San Francisco is great (even in the rain!) As several people on the cruises remarked to us, it would have cost more to drive to and stay at all these destinations in prime locations.
The Century itself is a charming ship. I felt it was still in very good condition. A little cosmetic wear and tear but nothing that would affect one's enjoyment at all.
We had a Concierge balcony cabin on Deck 9. It was More smallish, but perfectly adequate with plenty of storage. Our cabin attendant John was friendly and kept the cabin spotless.
The food was uniformly excellent. We ate dinners in the main dining room, breakfasts in the Aqua Spa Cafe and usually had lunches on shore. Melanie, who made our green drinks every morning in the Aqua spa cafe was always helpful and friendly. My only small criticism is that the Aqua Spa Cafe is freezing and I needed to wear a coat to breakfast! The Cova Cafe is great for cappuccinos and the girls who served us were always charming.
The entertainment was generally pretty good with the standout being the 4 pm show put on by the singers, dance captain and production manager in which they sang songs of their own choice.
John, the cruise director was fun.
I didn't use the gym but there seemed to be plenty of free classes on offer.
The staff on this ship are particularly friendly and visible - you see them everywhere. This could be a function of what I feel is one of the best assets of this ship - it's size. It is not too big and never seemed crowded. We only had to wait for anything a couple of times - once for a tender and once for a dinner seating on the first night. And by the way, I would like to mention Tanesha, who did the seating for Select Dining. She was very friendly and helpful and always gave us great table mates. She even remembered our names and cabin number after the first night - very impressive.
Overall we had two wonderful cruises. To those reading negative reviews and hesitating to go on the Century, rest assured it is a great ship. We have already booked to go on her again in November. Celebrity continues to impress us and we feel very valued as customers. Less
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Street improvements were discussed at the Braham City Council meeting May 7.
The council approved a resolution accepting the Feasibility Report. The total cost to reclaim the streets is estimated at $455,540. Abutting property owners will pay a portions of the cost to improve the streets.
A public hearing will be held on the proposed improvements on June 4 at Braham City Hall at 7 p.m. Streets listed on the report to be improved include:
• Elmhurst Avenue N from West Central Drive to 4th Street NW
• Broadway Avenue N from 5th Street NW to Co. Rd. 4
• 5th Street NW from Cherry Avenue N to Main Avenue N
• Beechwood Ave N. from East Central Drive to 4th Street NE
• 4th Street NE from Beechwood Avenue N to Dellwood Avenue N
• Dellwood Avenue N from 4th street NE to 5th Street NE
• 5th Street NE from Dellwood Avenue N to Eastgate Avenue N
• 2nd Street NW from Elmhurst Avenue N to end
• Cypress Avenue N from 4th Street NE to end
• Eastgate Avenue N from 5th Street to end
In other action, the council:
• Accepted the revised PICK Properties Development Agreement which states that no new jobs will be created.
• Adopted the Pick Properties purchase agreement for the industrial park lot sale.
• Agreed to hire a part-time police officer who has met all of the qualifications at the Step 1 pay salary.
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-8 which expresses the City of Braham's negative concerns with the proposed Northern Lights Express (NLX) high speed passenger rail project which will go through downtown Braham without stopping.
• Accepted Resolution No. 13-9 supporting legislation authorizing the establishment of municipal street improvement districts.
• Agreed to donate $500 to the Braham Area Community Education Summer Youth Program.
• Granted the Braham Fire Department Relief Association a beer license contingent upon meeting all of the requirements.
• Approved the Source Water Protection Plan Evaluation & 2-year work plan.
• Supported supplemental agreements for Braham, Cambridge, and Dalbo to respond to structure fires when needed.
• The next meeting will be held following the 7 p.m. public hearing on June 4 at the Braham City Hall.


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Covers practical environmental regulatory compliance. Develops an understanding of the systems, procedures, and forms required for routine environmental compliance. Explores how business, government, and the private citizen interact with environmental regulation.
Class description
The dynamics of the environmental movement over the past four decades is largely reflected in the structure and application of today's environmental laws. These offer a perspective through with you can better understand: 1) the evolution of legal principles, scientific reasoning and public input in resolving environmental issues; 2) the strengths and limits of the multi-jurisdictional arena in which these laws are administered; 3) the growth of public participation, consensus building and conflict resolution in today's environmental decision making; and 4) the increasing importance of Tribal governments as key players in these decisions.
This class will help you explore these concepts via a focus on practical applications of environmental law to current issues in the Northwest. We will spend about half of the sessions covering the principle environmental laws and administrative processes (i.e. permitting, enforcement), with the remaining half divided between scientific approaches to environmental standards setting and public involvement/conflict resolution methods.
Student learning goals
* Be able to articulate a general understanding of the major environmental laws and administrative/legal processes used to administer them.
* Understand the basic scientific methods that are used to establish environmental standards.
* Understand the skills, knowledge, experience and preparation needed to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders to implement these laws and regulations and to negotiate environmental disputes.
* Know how to access various information sources, such as the internet, for environmental management research, and how to use these sources for promoting an understanding of environmental regulation.
General method of instruction
Classes will include a mix of presentation by the instructor, guest speaker presentations, and student discussions of case studies. There will also be a session in which students will work through a negotiation simulation on watershed planning, and portions of various classes where students will have the opportunity to work with on-line tools for permitting and environmental analysis.
Recommended preparation
Students should have some familiarity with environmental issues.
Class assignments and grading
The main assignments include active participation in class discussions, postings to the class discussion board, and two specific assignments. One of these will require students to attend a public meeting on an environmental issue and prepare a 7-8 page analysis of that meeting. The other requires students to work in teams to present an analysis of an ongoing environmental issue affecting the Puget Sound region.
Grading will based on the following: one written paper, one group presentation, participation in class and postings to the class discussion board
Grading criteria will consist of: 1) quality of reasoning and analysis as demonstrated in written and oral work, 2) clarity and organization of written paper and in-class presentation, and 3) demonstrated knowledge of class readings.


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Wednesday, January 6, 1999 Published at 20:36 GMT
World: Africa
Battle for Sierra Leone
Fighting has been reported in Freetown
Government and rebel forces in Sierra Leone are both claiming to have control of the capital, Freetown.
They were also reported to have stormed the main prison in Freetown to release their supporters, and burned down several buildings including the Nigerian embassy and the police headquarters.
Asked what it would take to stop the fighting he said he wanted to ask the Nigerian government to hand back other rebel leaders.
He said rebel armed forces and the Revolutionary United Front of Sierra Leone were in complete control of the city and taking over the reins of government."
City gains for rebels
Sierra Leone's Government and the Nigerian-led intervention force, Ecomog, have denied the rebel gains and say they are still firmly in control of Freetown.
BBC West Africa Correspondent Mark Doyle, who is in Freetown, says the claims and counter-claims are impossible to verify.
Independent reports on Wednesday said the rebels had fought their way into the city and taken up positions in the centre close to State House.
Ecomog has said it still controls strategically important points in the city. Our correspondent says it is in control of the international airport, across a river estuary from Freetown city.
UN staff evacuated
As fighting intensified in the capital, the United Nations military observer mission pulled out of the country, following most of the expatriate community.
A spokesman for the UN's World Food Programme, Wagdi Othman, said: "The population is terrified."
Speaking from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, he said: "They don't know what is happening in the city and who is in control."
The rebels, together with remnants of the ousted military government, have made recent gains in the north of Sierra Leone.
They are loyal to the former military regime of Foday Sankoh, which ousted President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah in May 1997.
President Kabbah was restored by Ecomog forces in February 1998 and has enjoyed broad international support.
Nigeria has an estimated 15,000 troops in Sierra Leone.


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I think they'll win on a game ending FG. ND 31 LSU 28. by ArasEra
Call it clairvoyance or whatever.


text: Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Hotel rating Quick Specs Commissions 10.0%Rates $99-$799Year Built 2004Year Renovated 2008 View Large Interactive Map Address Penns Rd, Grace Bay PO Box 281Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Web http://www.coralgardens.com Phone + 1 649-332-9199 Fax + 1 649-658-6340 Toll-free 800-532-8536 Email firstname.lastname@example.com OverviewMeeting SpecsPhotos & videosRatings & Reviews Description Year Built: 2004Year Renovated: 2008Check in Time: 3:00 PMCheck out Time: 12:00 PMNumber of Floors: 2Total Number of Rooms: 39Rates: $99-$199Commissions: Room Only 10.0% GDS Hotel Reservation CodesAmadeus GDS: GZ PLSCGGSabre GDS: GZ 068354 Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Location & NeighborhoodPenns Rd. Grace Bay. Beach. Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Rates & PoliciesCoral Gardens on Grace Bay rates are Daily in USDStandard: $99-$199 Suite: $199-$799 (USD) Credit Cards Are AcceptedReservations must be guaranteed with a credit cardMeals: Full Breakfast IncludedHotel Discounts offered: AAATravel Agents 50.0%Airline Personnel 25.0% Nearby AirportsProvidenciales Intl (6 miles southwest)North Caicos Mncpl (16 miles northeast)Middle Caicos Mncpl (23 miles east)More Airports » Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Room AmenitiesCoral Gardens on Grace Bay amenities are in All rooms unless noted otherwiseAir ConditioningBalcony/Terrace (some)Coffeemaker (some)Daily Maid ServiceFitness EquipmentIron/Ironing BoardKitchen/KitchenetteMicrowave OvenFree Newspaper (some)Rooms for Non-smokersTelephoneVoicemailRefrigerator (some)Safe (In Room)Cable/Satellite TelevisionTelevisionDVD/VCRWhirlpool (some)Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Guest ServicesBabysitting/Child CareCar RentalComplimentary CoffeeComplimentary TransportationConcierge ServicesCrib/Rollaway BedGift ShopLaundry RoomLaundry/Dry Cleaning ServiceMulti-lingual StaffFree Onsite ParkingRoom ServiceCommon Area Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Security ServicesElectronic Key/LockSurveillance Cameras On Site Nearby SightseeingGolf Course (3.72 miles east)Leeward Marina (6.21 miles east)Cheshire Hall, Turks & Caicos (4.50 miles west)Caicos Conch Farm, Turks & Caicos (4.50 miles west)DiningBeach Cafe (Onsite)Coyaba (Onsite)Upper Deck (Onsite)Da Conch Shack, Turks & Caicos (4.50 miles west) On-Site RecreationBeachBoating/SailingPool (Children's Pool, Outdoor Pool)Scuba DivingSnorkelingNearby RecreationBicyclingCasinoFishingGolf CourseHorseback RidingJogging TrailsTennis (Outdoor Tennis)Water Skiing Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Meeting Rooms & Events Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Business ServicesA-V EquipmentBusiness CenterCopierPersonal ComputerFaxMeeting FacilitiesMeeting Room Internet Access (High Speed & Wireless) Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Images, Videos, & Virtual Tours Photos & Videos Coral Gardens on Grace Bay ExteriorCoral Gardens on Grace Bay LobbyCoral Gardens on Grace Bay RoomCoral Gardens on Grace Bay RoomCoral Gardens on Grace Bay RoomCoral Gardens on Grace Bay RoomCoral Gardens on Grace Bay PoolCoral Gardens on Grace Bay Recreation Images Powered by VFM Leonardo travel42 Review for Coral Gardens on Grace Bay Want to read the full Coral Gardens on Grace Bay travel42 Review? For access to this review as well as 10,000 others, visit www.travel-42.com or call 1.866.566.8136 to subscribe. Located in The Bight, at the west end of Grace Bay, this place is handily just 10 minutes from the airport between Beach House and Windsong Resort. This beachfront resort has 39 spacious one- and two-bedroom units in an appealing contemporary minimalist style, some with wraparound terraces, all with full kitchens. The best snorkeling reef in Grace Bay is right offshore. Bight Reef is literally right in front of the hotel, and sting rays, barracudas and sea turtles are easy to see. The cora... Subscribe to travel42 to read the full review » Copyright (c) 2017 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. travel42. Nearby Providenciales Hotels More Nearby Hotels The Alexandra ResortClub Med TurkoiseLe VeleOcean Club ResortOcean Club WestPorts of Call ResortRoyal West Indies ResortSibonne Beach HotelThe Sands at Grace BayThe Somerset on Grace BayThe Tuscany Resort on Grace Bay BeachTurtle Cove InnPelican BeachCaribbean Paradise InnMiramar ResortPoint GraceThe Regent Palms Turks & CaicosVilla RenaissanceWest Bay Club Hoteliers! Is your listing up to date? With over 130,000 hotels in our database, no other source compares to our depth of information. Click here to review and be sure the travel professional knows your hotel's latest details.