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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Palma de Mallorca hotel in Old Town, walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma
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This family-friendly Palma de Mallorca hotel is located in the historical district, just steps from Can Oleza and Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. Bellver Castle is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.
Hotel Features
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Palacio Ca Sa Galesa features an indoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.
This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Palacio Ca Sa Galesa has designated areas for smoking.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 12
- Number of floors - 3
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Arcade/game room
- 24-hour front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Snack bar/deli
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Library
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Spa services on site
- Indoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Restaurant
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- DVD player
- Video-game console
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Bathtub or shower
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Jetted bathtub
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11 AM.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
Spa Services
Wellness Spacio Ca Sa Gal has massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 119.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets stay free
- Dogs and cats only
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 22 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 51 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Self parking fee: EUR 19 per day
- Valet parking fee: EUR 19 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 119.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Ca Sa Galesa
- Galesa
- Palacio Ca Sa Galesa
- Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Hotel
- Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Hotel Palma de Mallorca
- Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Palma de Mallorca
- Palacio Sa
- Palacio Sa Ca Galesa
- Palacio Sa Galesa
- Sa Galesa
- Hotel Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Palma De Mallorca, Majorca
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Visitors to this weekend's Kinver Country Fayre are promised a fantastic family day out.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the traditional fun day event , which will be held on Sunday (June 15).
The fayre will have an 'Island Race' theme and the headline act will be The Vikings of Middle England - one of the country's leading re-enactment groups who will be doing battle on the day.
Other entertainment from around the British Isles, will come in the form of Scottish dancing, English folk dancing and Irish music.
There will also be a host of the usual favourites including falconry displays, the Wyre Valley Axemen, dog agility displays, archery, children's entertainment, shire horses, farm animals, steam engines, classic cars and a fun dog show.
Stourbridge Rugby Club, which is celebrating its 40th year of mini and juniors rugby, will also attend the fayre for the first time.
The club will run a rugby skills stall during the day and showcase how the game is developed from the age of six, through mini, junior and colts rugby to the adult game when they take to the the main stage at 4pm.
Robert Nicholls, the director of Kinver estate agents, Midcalf Nicholls, who are sponsoring the entrance wristbands into the main arena, said: "It is so important to be part of the local community and to be able to support events such as the country fayre, whilst fully appreciating the amount of time and energy that local residents give voluntarily to the organisation of this popular family event."

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Black-tie bash for James Bond will be golden for trust
12:00pm Monday 22nd October 2012
JAMES Bond fans in Worcester are in for a treat this week as Foregate Street does its best Leicester Square impression.
The Odeon cinema will be screening new Bond film Skyfall on Thursday night, one day before its general release.
The charity black-tie event has been organised to raise money for the Prince's Trust.
Guests on the evening will enjoy a champagne and canapé reception, as well as some Bond-related surprises.
Worcestershire-based Scott Farms International, the UK's major importer of sweet potatoes, is sponsoring the premiere.
Chief executive Stan Smith said: "The Prince's Trust is an amazing charity which supports and develops so many young people across Worcestershire.
"The Bond premiere will be a great evening and we hope as many people as possible will attend and raise money for an inspiring cause. We are delighted to be involved and playing our part."
The release of Skyfall marks the 23rd appearance of 007 and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the franchise, which began with Dr No in 1962.
Viv Hudson-Findlay, the trust's area chairman, said: "Securing an exclusive screening of the new Bond film here in Worcester is fantastic and it promises to be a memorable and spectacular evening.
"It's not only an event for businesses and 007 fans to glam up but importantly it's an event which will raise funds to help inspire and motivate more young people across the whole of Worcestershire."
Tickets for the event cost £45 and are available by calling 01905 792811 or e-mailing email@example.com
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Rehabbing Anibal, Soria see early progress
PITTSBURGH -- While the Tigers' medical staff received good news on test results for Justin Verlander on Tuesday, they're reporting incremental progress from Anibal Sanchez and Joakim Soria in their injury rehabs.
Sanchez, who was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a right pectoral muscle strain, stayed in Detroit this week to begin physical therapy, according to head athletic trainer Kevin Rand.
That process could last anywhere from 10 days to two weeks, team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski noted when he announced the injury. From there, he would resume his throwing program.
As for Soria, he remains with the team and has been receiving treatment on his left oblique strain. He, too, can't resume throwing until the injury is completely clear.
"He's noted a little bit of improvement at this point, " Rand said.
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For a great selection of video game action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, ToyWiz.com, PastGenerationToys.com, Urban-Collector.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
For a great selection of video game t-shirts and apparel, check out TShirtGurus.com and 80sTees.com.
Jazwares provides a a sneak peek of some Sonic the Hedgehog figures due out later this year. These figures, all pending licensor approval, include:
* 3-inch Espio - Comic Book Pack with Vector (Jazwares will also have a clear "Invisible Espio" on single card later on.)
* 4-inch Vector - Comic Book Pack with Espio
* 3-inch Super Sonic - Included in a three figure set called "Super Pack" with Super Shadow and Super Silver. The set also includes 7 Chaos Emeralds.
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Over the last 130 years, Weil-McLain has built a reputation of designing some of the most reliable boilers in the marketplace. Their dedication to producing lasting heating solutions is seen in every boiler they make. The EG is one of Weil-McLain's most versatile natural draft boilers. It is available in natural gas or liquid propane for both hot water and steam applications. The EG-45-W-PIDN-T is a natural gas hot water boiler with Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of 83.5% AFUE. The EG is well suited for new construction, and it makes an excellent replacement boiler as well. Weil-McLain has used cast-iron for the EG's heat exchanger, a material known for its long life. The blend of durability, efficiency, and versatility in the EG makes it an attractive boiler for all systems.
Product Features
Venting Improvements
By utilizing a horizontal-to-vertical draft hood, Weil-McLain has avoided the need for bulky traditional draft hoods. An included automatic vent damper provides ideal combustion conditions to reduce fuel use and improve efficiency.
Efficiency-Boosting Insulation
Heat retention is critical to energy efficiency. Heat leakage represents energy use without any comfort gains. An extended, insulated steel jacket prevents heat from escaping the EG and improves the efficiency.
Tankless Opening
The EG-45-W-PIDN-T includes an opening for a tankless water heater. By adding a tankless water heater, the EG becomes a whole home heating solution capable of handling space heating and domestic hot water.
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A full list of available features and filters for the used 2017 Volkswagen Passat inventory include but are not limited to: Edmunds Special Offers: Purchase Offers, Gas Card (21), Lease Offers, Used Offers (11). Model Type: Sedan (36), Diesel, Wagon.
Trims: SE PZEV, S (15), S PZEV, SE (9), Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, SEL Premium (1), GLS 1.8T, TDI SE, SE w/Technology (5), TDI SEL Premium, Komfort, 2.0T, SEL Premium PZEV, V6 SEL Premium (1), GLX, GLX 4Motion, R-Line (5), SEL PZEV, Sport PZEV, Limited Edition PZEV, R-Line PZEV w/Comfort Package, GLS V6, Wolfsburg Edition, 1.8T Sport PZEV, 3.6, GLX V6, Lux, Value Edition, Turbo, V6 SE, Base, GL, Komfort PZEV, SEL, 3.6 4Motion, SE PZEV w/Technology, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, GL TDI, GLX V6 4Motion, Limited Edition, VR6 4Motion, 1.8T Sport, GL 1.8T, GLS 1.8T 4Motion, GLS TDI, GLS V6 4Motion, R-Line PZEV, R-Line w/Comfort Package, Sport, VR6, W8 4Motion. Features: Rear Bench Seats (36), Trip Computer (36), Fold Flat Rear Seats (36), Stability Control (36), Tire Pressure Warning (36), Aux Audio Inputs (36), Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel (36), Post-collision safety system (36), Bluetooth (36), Power Driver Seat (21), Heated seats (21), Back-up camera (36), Multi-Zone Climate Control (36), Auto Climate Control (36), Sunroof/Moonroof (16), USB Inputs (36), Alarm, Pre-collision safety system (36), Navigation (7), Keyless Entry/Start (16), Blind Spot Monitoring (21), Remote Start (7), Apple Carplay/Android Auto (21), Adaptive Cruise Control (7), Upgraded Headlights (10), Leather Seats (2), Power Liftgate/Trunk (7), Parking sensors (7), Electronic Folding Mirrors (2), Lane Departure Warning (2), Automatic Emergency Braking, AWD/4WD, Upgraded Stereo. Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders (35), 5 cylinders, 6 cylinder (1), 8 cylinders. Transmission: Automatic (34), Automated Manual (1), Manual. Fuel Type: regular unleaded (35), premium unleaded (required) (1), premium unleaded (recommended), diesel. Drivetrain: front wheel drive (36), all wheel drive.
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Although it hasn't undergone a major redesign for several years, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat continues to hold its own against rivals from the U.S. and Japan in the hotly contested midsize-sedan market segment. It may not have the sports appeal or technical sophistication of some competitors, but the Passat's blend of roominess, pleasant styling and a comfortable ride clearly strikes a chord with the steady stream of buyers who have kept the model in production since 1973.
After a minor refresh last year, the Passat has undergone few changes for 2017. The SEL trim level has been axed, and a new V6 SE model has been added to the lineup. All Passats now have standard forward collision warning with automatic braking, and the higher trim levels get new standard equipment that includes Volkswagen's App-Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
The Passat's interior is one of the model's strong suits. The design is attractive, the layout functional and the high-quality materials give the impression of a more expensive vehicle. There's also an abundance of space, with plenty of leg-, hip- and shoulder room for front-seat occupants, a rear seat that's one of the largest in its class and a generous trunk size that vacationing families will appreciate. The standard infotainment system, while perhaps not a class-leader, is nevertheless easy to use and features a modestly sized touchscreen display.
The standard powerplant for all trim levels is a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque and comes mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. More power is available on the SE and SEL Premium models in the form of a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 that puts out 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and comes with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
With suspension designed more for comfortable highway cruising and around-town practicality than flat-out cornering, the Passat still provides crisp steering response, and the Sport mode and available paddle shifters can help enhance the driving experience for those interested in a bit more excitement. Performance from the standard four-cylinder engine is likely to be more than adequate for most drivers, although the V6 cut about 1.3 seconds from the zero-to-60-mph time in Edmunds testing.
Fuel economy for the Passat with the base four-cylinder engine is EPA rated at a combined 27 mpg (23 city/34 highway), while the V6 achieved a combined rating of 23 mpg (20 city/28 highway).
The surprisingly well-equipped Passat S comes with such features as dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera and an infotainment system with USB port. The R-Line model adds a few sporty touches, the SE tacks on more comfort and convenience items, and the top-of-the-line SEL Premium goes all out with details like heated leather seats, more driver-assist devices and a premium sound system. Let Edmunds help you find the best 2017 Volkswagen Passat to suit your needs.
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FIRE Services responded to a car fire in Yeovil which is believed to have been started deliberately.
A single appliance was immobilised to the scene in Swallowcliffe Gardens, Yeovil, at 2.33am this morning (Saturday).
The fire has resulted in the vehicle being completely destroyed along with slight damage to a van, polycarbonate roof and a wheelie bin nearby.
Police were also requested to this incident.


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UPC assembles items for Samaritan's Purse
Jeannie and Jim Waltz of Union Presbyterian Church of Los Altos spearhead a project that involves filling shoeboxes with necessities for children in underprivileged countries, distributed via the nonprofit Samaritan's Purse.
Last year, they filled 60 shoeboxes, searching for items at post-Christmas sales and bargain hunting throughout the year at the Dollar Store, Target, Walmart and Michaels. The Waltzes and other volunteers have accumulated enough items to fill 102 shoeboxes this year.
The Waltzes have recruited fellow church members to help with the project – some have donated items and assembled boxes, while others have contributed funds to pay for the contents of the boxes and the mailing cost ($7 per box).
Boxes include items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, washcloths, bars of soap, notebooks, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, ballpoint pens, tissue paper, jump ropes, tennis balls, harmonicas, Slinkys, Lifesavers, T-shirts, socks, flip-flops, scarves, tote bags, baseball caps and bandannas.
To donate, mail checks to Union Presbyterian Church, 858 University Ave., Los Altos 94022. To drop off items, stop by the church office.
For more information, call 948-4361 or visit unionpc.org.
Union Presbyterian offers healing room
Union Presbyterian Church of Los Altos offers an InSpirit Praise & Prayer Healing Room once a month. The next healing room is scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 14 in the sanctuary, 858 University Ave.
Director Laurie Kurgas said the healing room is open to anyone battling an illness or injury, or feeling discouraged.
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It's fun to make something usable from the stuff you have lying around. That's the idea behind the Upcycled Glam Accessories Crafternoon program at the Fond du Lac Public Library 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21.
Like many communities in the early 1900s, Fond du Lac struggled with how to care for orphaned or abandoned children. Fond du Lac decided that rather than send these children to big facilities in bigger towns and cities, they would care for them here in the Children's Home.
Football's over, March Madness hasn't yet begun and winter shows no signs of leaving. Time for a new hobby.
Accidents of Marriage by Randy Susan Meyers was one of those books that I simply could not put down. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and found myself emotionally tied up in the struggles of each character. The story starts out describing a somewhat dysfunctional marriage, but soon turns into a very revealing and emotional tale of how a family survives a major crisis. The author skillfully tells the story from three different viewpoints through alternating chapters and blends them beautifully showing the depths of this family's love, hope, and despair.
Half day at school? Party at the library! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to an afternoon party at 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, with Battle-It-Out-Bingo, snacks and the showing of the movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Free. No registration.
Donald McCaig has written an authorized novel from Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind. Ruth's Journey tells the story of Mammy. If you like Gone with the Wind or the author's previous novel, Rhett Butler's People, or historical fiction with 19th century settings, you will like Ruth's Journey. In the early 1800s, Augustin and Solange arrive on the French colony of Saint-Domingue just as a revolution is breaking out.
Agnesian HealthCare's Domestic Violence Program presents Shine On Sessions at Fond du Lac Public Library
Agnesian HealthCare's Domestic Violence Program is offering free informational presentations and discussions to create awareness on domestic violence in our community.
The Fond du Lac Public Library will host a Hobby Expo on Saturday, March 7, and is inviting area clubs and organizations to participate.
It is almost here people - the most romantic day of the year. Valentine's Day is mere days away and love and romance is in the air at the Fond du Lac Public Library. If reading romance is your thing, stop in and check out our "Sweet and Spicy" display, filled with romance books ranging from classic romance to paranormal romantic suspense.
The estate of Agatha Christie authorized this new book The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah. If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, you will enjoy this new tale featuring the sleuth Hercule Poirot. Poirot is at Pleasant's Coffee House when a woman named Jennie comes in and tells him she is afraid that she will be murdered and that she deserves to die.


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Vera List Center for Art and Politics
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Your Food Is On Its Way is a project by artist Annie Shaw on the livelihoods of delivery men in the food industry. Food delivery is part of the fabric of life in New York City, a service provided by a transient workforce that remains largely invisible to the public it serves. The very phrase "your food is on its way" omits any reference to the person delivering the meals. This project exposes the material reality of four delivery men's physical labor through the tools they use, the routes they take, the money they make, and the stories they share. Accompanying the project is a newspaper that includes interviews with the delivery men, information on local grassroots organizing, and coverage of the Domino Pizza's Workers Rally, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, at noon at 464 3rd Avenue, New York City.
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Free; no tickets or reservations required; seating is first-come first-served
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The jigsaw puzzles by GeoToys put a strong emphasis on educational gain and are great tools for teaching geography. With pieces shaped like individual countries, states, and provinces, kids learn geography in a hands-on fashion. These unique jigsaw puzzles are borne out of GeoToys stance that if children learn about the wide world they live in, that they will be more inclined to protect all of it as they grow. In light of that, these puzzles are one of the ways GeoToys makes geography fun to learn. As they say, it's their way of promoting "world piece"!


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Renate is a very pretty pittie girl. She is very affectionate. She is also very interested in her surroundings and has the energy you'd expect of a young girl. Though strong on leash, she wants to stay near people. She can climb a short chain link fence, so needs a tall and secure fence. She has not been compatible with other dogs at the shelter. She is short but strong.
Est DOB: Jan 2015
'Young' is up to 3 yrs old. 'Large' is over 20 inches at the shoulder. Fenced yard usually required and approved application always required. Visit or email for adoption application. Shelter phone often does not work, please use email link on this listing.
Our mission is
**To provide the pets in our care with a decent, safe and sanitary place;
**To prevent cruelty to animals;
**To stop suffering among animals mutilated or injured;
**To educate the public about the tremendous pet over-population facing the United States;
**To promote spaying and neutering to stop the senseless killing of animals;
**To place as many pets as possible in responsible homes.
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Saturday - 12:00 - 3:00pm
Wed, Sun - closed to the public
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Cats may be viewed in the Cat Condos area of the store during regular store hours. Ask a PetSmart employee for assistance.
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The adoption fee for dogs includes a full exam, vaccinations (DA2PLP+CV, Bordatella, Rabies) spaying/neutering, heartworm check, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea preventative, and in some cases, a skin scrape.
The adoption fee for cats includes a full exam (feleck/FIV tested, FVRCP), spaying/ neutering, rabies, deworming, and flea preventative.
If you wish to adopt a pet you will need to fill out an adoption application. You can either pick one up at the shelter or email the shelter to request an application be emailed to you.
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Accelerated Genetics is releasing eleven Holsteins, two Jerseys, and a Guernsey to their PACE young sire program. Semen from these young sires will be distributed throughout the country to dairy producers participating in the PACE program.
Holstein Sires:
014HO06829 Mr Man-O-Man Izak 52 is a high component son with +.12%F and +.10%P is sired by breed leading protein and TPI sire, Man-O-Man. He is out of a Very Good-85 Planet and the next dam is a Very Good-88 DOM Shottle daughter with over 100,00M lifetime. This is the same cow family that produced AltaIota, one of the breed's recent top five TPI sires. Izak 52 is a great all around sire combining high component profitability, solid genomic numbers for PTAT and UDC, and ease of mind with his low sire calving ease score. 014HO06829 Izak 52 was bred by R Green Acres, Inc. of Pepin, Wis.
014HO06897 Mr Four-Hills Dom Ammo-ET puts together every producers dream of outstanding production with high type! He has genomic transmitting abilities of +2511M, +2.73PTAT, and +2.23UDC. He is a Domain son out of an Excellent-92 Shottle daughter. His dam's second record is over 37,000M with 4.9%F. The maternal grandam is a Very Good-88 BW Marshall daughter out of a Durham with over 31,000M with 4.7%F. Ammo brings tremendous potential to deliver high type and breed leading production to your herd! 014HO06897 Ammo is from the Four-Hills Farm of Bristol, Vt.
014HO06904 Latuch Trigger Trek*BY has a +2343GTPI with an impressive sire stack of high reliability daughter proven sires and long productive life dams. A Trigger son, his dam is a seven year old DOM Ramos daughter with four elite production records and a lifetime over 143,000M. The next dam is a Very Good-87 DOM Ricecrest Boone daughter with a lifetime over 104,000M. He is an all around standout for health traits and is over +2.00 for PTAT, UDC, and FLC. Trek*BY is an excellent choice for any of the Planet, Man-O-Man or Goldwyn bloodlines. Roger and David Latuch of Somerset, Pa. bred 014HO06904 Trek*BY.
014HO06905 April-Day Valentine-Red-ET is an exciting new option for Red-and-White Holstein breeders sired by the high reliability Paradox-Red son Lion King. Valentine offers extreme production at +1790M and has +2.19UDC. His dam is a Very Good-86 Dam of Merit Shottle daughter who made 26,310M, 974F, 780P first lactation. The maternal grandam is a Very Good-88 Reubens daughter with 26,110M, 996F, 780P. 014HO06905 Valentine-Red was bred by Edward Peck in Madison, Wis.
014HO06908 Sandy-Valley Mr Terrence-ET comes from the famous Tory cow family and is a son of the breed impacting Man-O-Man, who is still among the leaders for TPI and protein. His maternal line is solid for components and his Excellent-93-2E-GMD-DOM third dam, Terry Tory, has an impressive record of 48,840M, 1905F, 1460P. With a well balanced genomic evaluation of +620NM$, +.20%F, +.09%P, +2.56PTAT, and +2.05UDC, Terrence can do it all! Sandy-Valley Farms of Scandinavia, Wis. is the breeder of 014HO06908 Terrence.
014HO06919 North-Echo Park Benchy-ET presents the complete package of high components and excellent management traits with a high production maternal line. He has a unique pedigree being the son of high production genomic young sire Parker and a Very Good-87 Formation Bret daughter with over 31,000M in her first lactation. His maternal grandam is an impressive Excellent-92 Dutch Boy with a top record over 40,000M. Benchy has a +2248GTPI with +687NM$, +.18%F, +.05%P, and +2.60PTAT. With no close relationship to Shottle, Goldwyn, Oman or Planet, take advantage of this potential outcross pedigree to produce top producing, high type cattle! 014HO06919 Benchy comes from Clear Echo Farm of Schuylerville, N.Y.
014HO06920 Berryridge Observ Intell-ET comes from genomic powerhouses on both sides of the pedigree! Sired by the young Planet son Observer, Intell is from a maternal line that has produced many high ranking genomic bulls and heifers for the breed. He has remarkable genomic evaluations himself with +781NM$, +2.50PTAT, +2.48UDC, +7.6PL, and +2308GTPI. Intell's dam is an Excellent-90 Shottle daughter with 47,970M, 4.1%F, 3.2%P and his grandam is a GMD DOM BW Marshall daughter. 014HO06920 Intell was bred by Endres Berryridge Farms, LLC in Waunakee, Wis.
014HO06925 Early Autumn Hastings-ET*RC, with +2111GTPI,is an outcross potential for many of the popular Red and White blood lines. Sired by Domain, a high genomic Toystory son, his dam is a Bolton out of a Very Good-86 GMD Marmax daughter with a first lactation test of 42,430M, 1692F, 1377 P. Hastings*RC has genomic predictions of high net merit, long productive life, +2.81PTAT, and +2.88UDC. Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc. and David Atwell of Baraboo, Wis. bred 014HO06925 Hastings*RC.
014HO06926 Bomaz Dominant 1204-ET is an exciting Domain son with extreme genomic values and several generations of Very Good maternal dams. With genomic PTA's of +2.92T, +2.74UDC, and +2.13FLC, Dominant will be a great improver for type, udders, and feet and legs. To compliment this, he ranks high for health traits, is solid in components, and has +689NM$. His Shottle dam made an impressive first record of 31,387M with 4.4%F. His maternal grandam is a Ramos daughter with 38,770M second lactation backed by a GMD DOM Marathon third dam with over 41,000M and 3.5%F. 014HO06926 Dominant was bred by Bomaz, Inc. of Hammond, Wis.
014HO06938 Dyecrest Bowser Tyee has exciting numbers on both sides of the pedigree! Sired by the popular Geneforce bull Bowser, Tyee is out of an extremely high production Planet daughter who made a first lactation record at 21 months of 30,630M, 3.4%F, 3.2%P. The maternal line production records are remarkable; the Very Good-88 Oman grandam has over 105,000M lifetime and the next dam's top lactation is nearly 42,000M. He has all around high genomic PTA's with +1815M, +595NM$, +2.75T, +2.18UDC, +1.88FLC, +5.3PL, and +2242GTPI. He will work well on Goldwyn and Shottle bloodlines. 014HO06938 Tyee is from Dyecrest Dairy in Fort Collins, Colo.
014HO06940 Berryridge Gerard Insistenc has noteworthy genomic values for components, type, and net merit with an incredibly high producing maternal line. Insist is sired by proven successful 95%R Gerard, one of O Man's best sons for milk and udders. The dam is an Active daughter who made 36,460M, 3.8%F, 2.8%P first lactation. The next dam is a Very Good Shottle with 37,890M and 4.1%F. He has combines tremendous genomic PTA attributes of +2.48T, +2.11UDC, +1.81FLC, and low calving traits of 6%SCE and 5%DCE. 014HO06940 Insist was bred by Endres Berryridge Farms, LLC in Waunakee, Wis.
Jersey Sires:
014JE00583 High Lawn Vibrant Shock-ET offers a unique pedigree with a +198GJPI, top production, and positive heath traits. He is sired by Vibrant, a high ranking milk, productive life, and GJPI Restore son. Shock's dam is an Excellent-90 Impuls daughter with 22,000M, 5.1%F, 3.7%P. He has genomic transmitting abilities of +1152M, +3.21JUI, and +536CM$. Shock will make long lasting, high producing daughters with great udders. High Lawn Farm of Lee, Mass. bred 014JE00583 Shock.
014JE00586 Blue Mist Valentino Mazing-ET is sired by Valentino, the popular genomic young sire known for milky daughters with strong mammary systems. High type and impressive production are found on both sides of the pedigree. Mazing's dam is a Very Good-87 Artist daughter with over 24,000M backed by an Excellent-92 Rebel daughter, who has several records over 25,000M. Mazing has genomic predictions of +183JPI, +1140M, +3.72JUI, +1.50PTAT, and +5.0PL. Eddie Gomes of Tillamook, Ore. bred 014JE00586 Mazing.
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014GU00322 Idle Neer Concept-ET is high indexing with an impressive maternal line excelling in longetivity and production. His genomic PTA's are +214NM$, +1202M, +195CM$, and +1.50T. Concept is sired by Natural, the Decision son known for great type and well attached, youthful udders. His Very Good-86 dam is one of the breed leaders for milk with a first lactation over 25,000M. The next dam is the famous Idle Gold Royal Contessa who had +186CPI and a lifetime total near 200,000M. Use Concept as an improver for production, type, longevity, and udders! Steve Sywassink from Grandview, Iowa bred 014GU00322 Concept.
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Victorino gets a break from Rogers Centre turf
TORONTO-- Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino was not in the lineup for the series opener against the Blue Jays on Monday after playing a pair of games over the weekend for the first time since late May.
The right fielder, who went on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain May 24 and suffered a back injury while on rehab, returned for the final two games of the three-game series against the Royals.
Red Sox manager John Farrell said a four-game series on the Rogers Centre turf means the club will monitor the 33-year-old a little closer than usual.
"He's come out of the last four days feeling very good and if needed, he could play today," Farrell said. "But we want to be cautious, and we have to manage it as best we can."
Victorino, who was also on the DL with a right hamstring injury to begin the season, was 3-for-7 over two games against the Royals and appears to have his timing back after a 10-game rehab assignment with Class A Lowell and Triple-A Pawtucket. He batted sixth in both games since his return.
"He's back to health and he's swinging the bat well," said Farrell. "And it looks like his timing is pretty good right now after not an extended rehab assignment. Given what he's missed, I think he's come back to us doing a very good job."
Victorino is hitting .255 with one homer and 10 RBIs. Brock Holt started in right field Monday.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the fact that U.S. children do not consume enough low-fat milk.
The research, published in the CDC report "Low-fat Milk Consumption Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2007-2008," shows that about 73 percent of children and teens drink milk, but only about 20 percent of them say they usually drink low-fat milk (skim or 1 percent).
In addition, according to the report, 2 percent milk was reported as the type of milk usually consumed by 45.4 percent of children and adolescents. And adolescents aged 12 – 19 years reported low-fat milk as their usual milk type more often than younger children aged 2 – 5 years.
As noted by USA Today, the research brief notes that drinking milk is important for children's bone health, but CDC experts advise that while young people need the calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients found in milk, children aged 2 and older should consume low-fat milk and milk products to avoid unnecessary fat and calories.
In summary, the authors say that "The overall low consumption of low-fat milk suggests the majority of children and adolescents do not adhere to recommendations by Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 and the American Academy of Pediatrics for all children aged 2 years and over to drink low-fat milk."
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After her upset win last night over Serena Williams at the Australian Open, 19-year-old tennis star Sloane Stephens told an interviewer that she hoped the victory would get her more Twitter followers.
Looks like she's getting her wish.
Stephens had around 30,000 followers when she gave the interview late last night. She now has around 50,000 followers–and counting.
The young tennis star has also gotten some celebrity attention, with tweets aimed at her from Shaquille O'Neal, Dirk Nowitzki and John Legend (Stephens dutifully retweeted each one).
"congrats on a great match. Excellent focus n poise. Keep it goin. When u defeat a legend you become a legend. Keep it going," O'Neal tweeted.
@sloanetweets congrats on a great match. Excellent focus n poise. Keep it goin. When u defeat a legend you become a legend. Keep it going
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 23, 2013
Wow. What a win for sloane. Some amazing defense. She gets every ball back.
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) January 23, 2013
Just found out her dad is John Stephens from the Pats. (that's my real name)I had his football card when I was a kid. I was so proud, haha
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 23, 2013
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A MAN fell almost 30 feet into a river after losing his balance while sitting on a wall.
Ambulances, air ambulances and the fire service were all called to rescue the man, who miraculously survived the fall.
The incident happened in Bridge Street, Blackburn, where the road bends to the right and runs over the River Blakewater.
The man, thought to be in his twenties, was thought to have suffered just minor injuries but was taken to hospital to check for any internal injuries.
A spokeswoman from the North West Ambulance Service said the air ambulance, a land crew and two hazard area response teams had been called to the area behind Blackburn Youth Zone shortly before 2pm.
She said: "He had fallen about 29ft backwards off a wall.
"Where he landed was in a difficult to access area. He was taken by land ambulance to hospital." Watch manager Chris Fogarty, from Blackburn fire station, said when his crew arrived the paramedics were already on the scene.
He said: "He seemed fine but you can never know what's going on inside in these circumstances until he is looked at in hospital. We just assisted the paramedics to get him out of the river. As it was not time critical because his injuries were not severe, we waited for the aerial ladder platform to arrive from Accrington so we could bring him out horizontally."
Shear Brow councillor Suleman Khonat said: "People need to realise what they are doing and need to be careful when they are sitting near water.
"If there was nobody around it could have been fatal.
"I have known incidents where people have fallen and they have died."


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The goal of the contest is to encourage the expansion of online free media in Africa, the Middle East and Europe by working with mobile, digital and open-source technology. For- and non-profit organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit proposals for the future of news and digital media, with the winners receiving grants to develop their ideas.
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Prosecutors allege the five took part in a scheme in which town council member Virginia Kirkham cleaned the town hall and a senior center but the payments for the cleaning work were made in Kirkham's husband's name, so she could keep collecting unemployment benefits.
County Prosecutor Otto Schalk told The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky., (http://cjky.it/RK7jr1 ) for a Saturday story that the town paid some $1,600 to $2,000 for the cleaning. He said that may not seem like a lot of money, but it's troubling that most of the leadership in the town of 930 residents was involved in the alleged scheme.
"We have the entire town management that was involved in this. The money isn't the alarming point. It's that we have public officials that have done this" with taxpayer money, he said Friday.
Council members in the town about 25 miles northwest of Louisville don't work full time and most barely work part time in official capacities that earn them $225 per month.
Investigators from the county sheriff's department and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development opened a probe last August. As part of their investigation, workforce development investigators also found that Kirkham allegedly failed to report more than $13,000 in receipts related to a hairstyling business she operated.
Former town manager Cheri Banet, current Palmyra clerk-treasurer Tiffany Cardwell and town council member Paul Eveslage each face single felony counts of conspiracy to commit welfare fraud and official misconduct.
Kirkham was charged with felony welfare fraud and official misconduct, while her husband, Ron Byerly, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit welfare fraud.
Kirkham declined to comment to the Courier-Journal and said her husband had nothing to say. A telephone number for the couple was not listed.
Banet referred questions to her lawyer, David Deal of Indianapolis, who did not return a phone message left Saturday by The Associated Press.
But Eveslage told the Courier-Journal the allegations are "all lies." And Cardwell told the newspaper she had done "nothing criminal" and added that the facts would eventually come out.
"I hate to see the town have to go through this process," she said.
Fellow town councilman Alvin Brown, who said he tipped off authorities about the alleged scheme, said Kirkham and Eveslage should resign immediately, pending the outcome of the criminal cases.


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WINCHESTER was rocking last night with a chart-topping band to mark the Christmas lights switch-on.
At The Broadway, The Hoosiers entertained the crowds while the mayor, Cllr Frank Pearson, did the honours with the switch-on at 6pm. There was a slightly surreal feel to the event, as the mayor was flanked on either side by a giant panda and Widow Twankey.
It was arguably the strongest line-up the city has seen for the Christmas lights ceremony, with Steve Craddock and Andy Bennett of Ocean Colour Scene also performing. Local talent came in the form of Winchester University Choir and Intergr8 Dance.
Police officers and representatives of the fire and rescue service were also there to spread some emergency services-style Christmas cheer in the afternoon, wishing Wintonians a happy and safe Christmas and offering advice on crime prevention and safety.
The Hampshire Chronicle previously reported that councillors were banking on a bumper Christmas for the city's economy, and the thousands of people who attended the event seemed to confirm that.
Sam Fields, 31, an accountant of Chandler's Ford, was attending for the second year in a row. He said: "I'm surprised how many people there are here but it's just nice to see such a good mix of young people and older people getting in the spirit."
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People in the district are being urged to make more time to support a children's charity in the New Year.
The NSPCC is hoping whether it is time, money or energy people have to spare, no matter how much or how little, they will help make a fundamental difference to the lives of children and young people across the region.
Paula Guanaria, head of local fundraising for West Yorkshire, said: "There are so many ways you can help us help more children and young people in 2013. Please take some time to visit our website and check out the different range of volunteering roles and events. There really is something for everyone, no matter how much or little time you can spare."
"If volunteering isn't for you, there are still lots of ways you can play a part in our work here.
"We'd love to help you organise a fundraising event in your local community or even at work, support you in tackling Mont Blanc or Everest, or cheer you on in a marathon or one of our hiking challenges."
To find out more go to the NSPCC website at nspcc.org.uk


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Hamels to be cautious in recovery from tendinitis
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Left-hander Cole Hamels, who is coming back from shoulder tendinitis, said Friday he felt no ill effects from his 20-pitch bullpen session two days earlier, but that he intends to proceed with caution.
Hamels' next time to throw on the side is Sunday.
"I feel really good," Hamels said. "I don't want to be in this situation. I want to come to Spring Training healthy and be able to open the season Opening Day. But I've seen guys [who have] come back [and] really haven't addressed the injuries, thinking it might go away. I'm just trying to be as smart as I possibly can so when I am able to go out, I'm going to be competitive and effective -- not come in and not do as well as I would like and cost the team games and have to go on the DL, because things aren't working out. I want to be there and I want to be there for the remainder of the season.
"Everything's going really well right now. The difficult part is trying to push it and not push too hard, finding that middle ground where the intensity can be there, and you're putting yourself in a good position to keep pace so that you can keep the schedule."
Hamels said he'd still like to appear in a game before the end of Spring Training.
Paul Hagen is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey announced Thursday that the government has allowed the resumption of exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking), but any fracking activities would be subject to new controls to mitigate the risks of seismic activity.
The news follows the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement on Dec.5 in which he announced plans to better exploit the UK's gas resources and that the Department of Energy and Climate Change would establish an Office for Unconventional Gas and Oil.
Exploratory fracking has been suspended in the UK since May 2011 after two small seismic tremors were detected neat the country's only fracking operation in the Bowland Basin to the east of Blackpool in Lancashire, northern England. On Monday this week, Rigzone reported that the British Geological Society believes shale deposits under Blackpool are 50-percent greater than previously thought at 300 trillion cubic feet of gas.
In his statement Thursday Davey said:
"Shale gas represents a promising new potential energy resource for the UK. It could contribute significantly to our energy security, reducing our reliance on imported gas, as we move to a low carbon economy.
"My decision is based on the evidence. It comes after detailed study of the latest scientific research available and advice from leading experts in the field.
"We are still in the very early stages of shale gas exploration in the UK and it is likely to develop slowly. It is essential that its development should not come at the expense of local communities or the environment. Fracking must be safe and the public must be confident that it is safe."
Davey added that DECC is strengthening and already stringent regime surrounding fracking. New controls to mitigate seismic risks now include:
Trade body Oil & Gas UK issued a statement welcoming the consent for shale gas exploration. Oil & Gas UK Chief Executive Malcom Webb commented:
"Natural gas is currently providing about a third of Britain's electricity and also heats 80 percent of our homes and it will continue to be an essential source of energy for Britain for some decades to come. Shale gas potentially comprises an important part of that resource, so we welcome the government's lifting of the embargo on exploration and introduction of controls that mitigate the risks of any associated seismic activity."
However, Greenpeace UK responded to the news by issuing a statement that reiterated its opposition to fracking. It quoted Greenpeace Energy Campaigner Leila Dean:
"George Osborne's dream of building Dallas in Lancashire is dangerous fantasy. He is not JR Ewing and this is not the U.S. Energy analysts agree the UK cannot replicate the American experience of fracking, and that shale gas will do little or nothing to lower bills.
"Pinning the UK's energy hopes on an unsubstantiated, polluting fuel is a massive gamble and consumers and the climate will end up paying the price."
Greenpeace also cited its concerns that the UK Environment Agency and DECC sought the advice of U.S. oil major Exxon before reaching its decision on lifting the fracking moratorium and claimed that the Environment Agency itself had expressed concerns about a potential threat to drinking water from fracking activities.
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Texan In Sumatra | Dec. 18, 2012As below, Im not sure if its reassuring or disappointing that Greenpeace in the UK is just as ridiculous as in the US. They complain and protest about EVERYTHING (regardless of the merits) and offer solutions to NOTHING. Natural Gas is hardly an "unsubstantiated, polluting fuel" - it has been used for millennia (it comes out of the ground for free in the Caspian region and theyve been using it for 1000s of years) and burns EXTREMELY clean. What options are they offering? Oil, nope they hate it. Coal, nasty and dirty and they hate it. Nuclear, dont even broach the subject with them. Hydroelectric, nope damming rivers is unnatural and hurts the local ecosystem. Solar & Wind? They love them, but neither can produce enough power economically to compete with any of the above options. So instead of cruising the world protesting everything (in planes, trains, and automobiles all powered by the energy sources they love to hate, which is pretty hypocritical) why doesnt Greenpeace spend those millions of dollars on research into how to make solar and wind power more affordable and practical?
Cheryl Ptak | Dec. 17, 2012GreenPeace Headquarters are located in Vancouver, British Columbia and are you aware the capital city of that lovely Province in Canada,(Victoria) has been SPEWING RAW SEWAGE into the Pacific Ocean forever! So hey GreenPeace, why dont you concentrate on CLEANING-UP your own back yard, before trying to save the rest of the world? Meanwhile stop spreading false data about Fracking. Its been going on Alberta for the past 60 years, without incident, so maybe you should learn a little about it, before condeming it.
Bernard Stewaer | Dec. 15, 2012The ususal Luddite comments from Greenpeace
Brett Tomlinson | Dec. 14, 2012Greenpeace also cited its concerns that the UK Environment Agency and DECC sought the advice of U.S. oil major Exxon... Never though I would read that statement.
Robert Green | Dec. 13, 2012It is a relief to know that Greenpeace is just as ridiculous in Britain as it is in the USA. Beyond the poor science demonstrated by the EPA in Montana where hydraulic fracturing did not affect the drinking water but the improper drilling practices of the EPA DID contaminate water, the UK Greenpeace spokesperson sounds like a very poor imitation of Hillary Clinton at her "smarmiest." If being the wife of a former president qualifies Mrs. Clinton to be the Secretary of State then I cannot imagine how the UK spokesperson earned her credentials as I see no doctoral or scientific credentials attached. If water is a problem in the UK I certainly would not drink whatever Greenpeace is drinking.
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Changing climate patterns already affect agriculture in the United States, and the effects will become more pronounced over the next 20 years. To sustain the ability to provide affordable food, feed, fiber and fuel in the future, U.S. agriculture and forestry will need to take a broad, collaborative approach in planning for and adapting to change, according to a new report from the 25x"25 Alliance.
The report, "Agriculture and Forestry in a Changing Climate: Adaptation Recommendations" was compiled by the 25x'25 Adaptation Work Group, a collaboration of agriculture, forestry, business, academic, conservation and government leaders who have spent more than 18 months exploring the impacts of a changing climate and other variables on U.S. agriculture and forestry. The group outlined the report in a web-based news conference on April 2. Panelists for the conference included:
- Fred Yoder - Chairman of the Adaptation Work Group and Past President of the National Corn Growers Association
- Gene Takle - Iowa State Climate Science Program Director
- Chuck Rice - Kansas State University Distinguished Professor of Soil Microbiology, Past-President of the Soil Science Society of America
- Ray Gaesser - Iowa Grain Farmer and First Vice President of the American Soybean Association
The 25x'25 Alliance is a broad coalition of groups centered on a goal of U.S. farms, ranches and forests producing 25 percent of U.S. energy needs by 2025, while continuing to meet demands for food, feed and fiber. The group believes U.S. agriculture can achieve that goal, but says climate change will add to the challenges. To address those challenges, 25x'25 assembled a diverse Adaptation Work Group, which produced the recommendations in the report.
During the news conference, Iowa State University professor Eugene Takle, who also serves as director of ISU's Climate Science program, displayed graphs from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA showing a steady increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide since 1960, coinciding with a steady increase in global temperatures.
Takle also showed data from Iowa illustrating the increase in weather extremes. Annual precipitation, on average, has increased in Iowa since 1870, and so have heavy-rainfall years. Since 1950, Iowa has had five years with precipitation averaging over 40 inches. Between 1870 and 1950, there were three such years. There also have been more dry years – seven with precipitation less than 25 inches since 1950 compared with 5 between 1870 and 1950.
Since 1950, Cedar Rapids has experienced 18 years with more than 40 inches of precipitation. Between 1890 and 1950, there were only two such years. In the 1890s, Cedar Rapids averaged 3.6 heavy rain events of 1.25 inches per year. By 2011 the average increased 69 percent to 6.1 days.From 1890 to 1950 there were no years in which daily precipitation exceeded 2.5 inches in eight or more days, but from 1950 through 2010 there were nine such days. Takle points out these heavy rain events create runoff, erosion and loss of topsoil.
ISU projections for future growing season precipitation show a continuing trend toward more high-precipitation years and more low-precipitation years over the coming decades.
These extreme weather events, rather than warming alone, require adaptations such as modified tillage practices to reduce erosion and conserve moisture, and development of more drought-resistant crop varieties.
Takle says climate change has some positive and some negative effects on agriculture. Longer growing seasons can bring higher yields in some commodity crops, and reduced frost damage. Some crops such as fruits in California need chilling hours to ripen. An increase in dry days, particularly in the East, West and South, result in moisture stress on crops. Higher heat and humidity favors more pests and pathogens, and an increase in the number of hot nights reduces livestock performance.
Yoder outlined the adaptation strategies the group recommends, which focus on three actions:
- Actions to increase resistance to changes in climate in order to maintain existing practices
- Actions to improve resilience by investing in steps that preempt disasters and restore systems in the wake of them
- Actions to transform operations
Rice notes there is no single or simple solution for adapting to the changing climate. The group has developed specific recommendations under several broad headings.
- Research
- Risk Management
- Decision-making Tools
- Production Systems & Practices
- Communications, Outreach, & Education
Carrying out the recommendations will require dialog and collaboration between a range of stakeholder groups. Currently, a variety of groups including Farm Bureau, National Corn Growers Association, Farmers Union, Association of Public Land Grant Universities, National Association of Conservation Districts, Nature Conservancy and others will serve as outreach partners to disseminate and discuss the recommendations.
Read the full report from 25x'25.


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This elegant beauty with a fluffy tail has a ready purr for her people. Cupcake is very gentle, affectionate and playful...just about the perfect cat! She bonds well with other cats, but is tentative with dogs. Cupcake has many features of the friendly Maine Coon, but is not as big -- she's fun-size!
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Brittney Novotny lost her bid to become a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Out of 8,600 ballots cast, Novotny, who is transgender, received about 35 percent of the vote.
Her opponent, virulently anti-gay Rep. Sally Kern, will return to office for a fourth term.
Kern made national news saying that homosexuality is a worse threat to the country than terrorism.
Oklahoma has term limits, which means Kern can run for the House only two more times.
Novotny would have become the first transgender state legislator in the United States had she been elected.
In addition to running a fairly conservative district, Republicans swept statewide offices. Mary Fallin, the state's new Republican governor, won her race by 20 points. Four of the state's five congressmen will also be Republican.
Democratic incumbent Al McAffrey, who is gay and represents part of Oklahoma City in the state House of Representatives, won his race with almost 70 percent of the vote.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition November 5, 2010.


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There are certain events on my calendar that I look forward to year after year. SEMA is the light at the end of the tunnel, the last hoorah for the year. Besides partying for five days straight into the wee hours of the morning, SEMA gives me the opportunity to get story ideas for the following year. For me, SEMA is like an oversized Wal-Mart with thousands of new products and hundreds of exhibitors.
My coworkers often joke about the size of my shopping cart this year. As I am the hunter/gatherer type, searching and harvesting for any new gizmo or accessory to test or preview in the magazine. This year was sort of a disappointment in my eyes compared to previous years.
First, I would like to point out the good things I saw at SEMA. Design Engineering Inc. unveiled the C02 driven turbocharger. Still in the developmental stages the C02 turbocharger is spun by compressed air, which is capable of producing two to three psi of boost pressure. By incorporating a staged system, after running the turbocharger, the leftover gases are still extremely cold which can still be used to chill the charge air and fuel rail before discharging on the intercooler for further cooling benefits.
We went to check out the DEI booth for the company's revolutionary product. DEI has tested the system on Dave Buscher's RWD Eclipse dragster with positive results and plans to further research the possibilities of the C02 turbo system. We can't wait to try out the new system once it's operational.
If you are a 350Z owner and a horsepower junkie you will be glad to know that there are nearly a half-dozen supercharger or turbo kits now available for the Nissan. The two, new forced-induction kits we found to be exceptional are the Turbonetics' single-turbo system and APS' twin-turbo kit. Both kits generate about 360 to 375 horsepower to the rear wheels on 91-octane juice through the factory exhaust.
We took a spin in the Turbonetics 350Z and will be the first to tell you the system is flawless. Unlike other turbo or supercharger kits available on the market that utilize an aftermarket piggyback computer for fuel enrichment the Turbonetics kit comes with a reflashed ECU for complete engine management. This is one reason why the Turbonetics system drives like a stock car until the hammer is dropped. When you do hold on it is because the single turbo spools up quickly and tire spin is inevitable.
APS' twin-turbo system is also an impressive system, the company claims 400 horsepower with 93-octane fuel. The turbos are big enough to supply enough airflow for 600 ponies with the right fuel and tuning.
In the electronics department we were most impressed with Pioneer's Avic-N2 unit, the successor to the Avic-N1. The Avic-N2, like the Avic-N1, is a head unit that offers DVD, navigation and audio capabilities but takes it one step further with real time traffic updates. The Avic-N2 is capable of informing the driver where an accident has occurred and give the driver alternate routes.
By utilizing XM technology the Avic-N2 relays accident and congested traffic information, cutting your commute time. For those who have already purchased the Avic-N1 and can't live without the traffic feature don't be upset because Pioneer is going to offer upgraded software and hardware for the N1 unit. The only drawback is that in order for the traffic software to work you need a subscription to XM.
Now on to what we saw that was bad at SEMA. We are still seeing a bunch of knock-off companies at SEMA, which in our eyes do not bring any benefit to the industry. However, this year we noticed the number of knock-off companies was reduced compared to previous years but the numbers is still staggering. The copycats, which we like to call them, do not help to elevate the industry but in fact hold the industry back.
The truth of the matter is legitimate companies are scared to release new products at SEMA because they are worried that a knock-off company will copy the product and bring the inferior product to market before ample testing. If a consumer purchases the inferior product and something goes wrong it leaves a bad taste in their mouth, no matter what company it comes from. The backlash can hurt the product before the legitimate company can release the part. The copycats can prevent the industry from taking evolutionary steps forward.
And lastly, the ugly part of SEMA is the number of cars at SEMA that do not belong there. I am talking about a bone stock car with wheels and lowering job but nothing else. This is not a car show even though it feels like one. This makes our jobs harder to locate the truly unique rides at SEMA. When you have to look at 10 cars and only find one out of the bunch that is worthy of acknowledgement it can be frustrating and time consuming. For those guilty parties please do everyone and favor and leave your bone stockers at home or at least put some more accessories on to make it worth our while.


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One of the co-authors of the newly released book, Supply Chain Network Design*, Sara Lewis of IBM is speaking with Josh Buchanon of Dr Pepper at SCOPE in Dallas (Sept 9 - 11).
Here is the description of the talk from SCOPE's website:
"Dr. Pepper Snapple Makes the Most of their Supply Chain by Utilizing Network Design for Ongoing Sales and Operations Support"
· Supply Chain Network Design is not only a powerful business tool but if applied well can provide great value within all areas of your business.
· Sales and operations at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group must continually ensure the operation of an optimal supply chain structure is in order to allow for the best service levels to stores at the lowest overall cost.
· Come learn how Dr. Pepper applies supply chain network design down to the regional level by rationalizing warehouses and flow of product to stores as part of their territory planning.
Josh Buchanon, Packaged Beverage Network Optimization Manager, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group with Sara Lewis, IBM Smarter Commerce Supply Chain Marketing Lead, Co-Author ofSupply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimization and Analytics to the Global Supply Chain
* If you are reading this blog, you, your managers, and your internal and external customers should read this book. It will make you a better modeler, help you manage projects better, and help your customers better understand what you do and why it is important.


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One thing Americans often take for granted is the ability to take a company that wrongs us to court, but when it comes to your bank, that may not be the case. Many banks these days require customers to take disputes to a private arbitrator rather than to a court if they want a bank account, according to a far-reaching study released this week by the Pew Charitable Trusts' Safe Checking in the Electronic Age Project.
Pew surveyed 92 of the 100 largest financial institutions in the U.S. that offered at least one personal checking account option to consumers. Interviews with consumers were conducted from July 9 to 11, with 603 respondents ages 18 and older.
Of the 92 large financial institutions surveyed by Pew, 43 percent require customers to consent to mandatory arbitration. The practice is even more common at large banks, of which 56 percent require arbitration.
Three-quarters of financial institutions that require arbitration also have language to keep customers from joining expensive class-action lawsuits tucked away in account agreements, some of which span more than 50 pages.
Predictably, consumers aren't crazy about being forced into arbitration, which is run by private companies that face few restrictions from regulators on how they operate. Of consumers surveyed, 68 percent said they'd like to have the ability to choose between taking a dispute to arbitration or to court, and 88 percent said they have misgivings about arbitration.
But consumers also were sympathetic to banks' desire to cut costs and reduce litigation. Pew researchers found that more than half of consumers -- 56 percent -- support the idea of arbitration as a way to streamline the justice system, and 51 percent believe arbitration is a simpler, less costly way for banks and individuals to settle a dispute.
Consumers liking arbitration in the abstract but objecting to it in practice may seem contradictory, but it makes a lot of sense to Jean Sternlight, a professor of law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
"I consider myself a great advocate of alternative approaches to conflict resolution. Arbitration can be a wonderful process by which to resolve disputes and yet at the same time, I'm a staunch opponent of mandatory arbitration," Sternlight says. "I think the way that one reconciles those is to say, 'It's a great process, so long as everyone knows what they're getting into and they choose it voluntarily.'"
The problem now is that many banks force arbitration on customers, likely suppressing a lot of legitimate customer claims, Sternlight says. She says that the two major arbitration organizations, JAMS and the American Arbitration Association, handle just a few thousands claims by banking customers each year.
"Considering how many consumers we have in this country, how many arbitration clauses they're covered by and how many disputes we know they have because they complain to the (Federal Trade Commission) and their credit card company and other places, that's just a minuscule number," she says.
Because arbitration clauses keep customers from joining class-action lawsuits, which are a way for the legal system to remedy problems that are so complex they'd be hard for a layman to present before an arbitrator, it is particularly disconcerting, says Thomas Stipanowich, professor of law at Pepperdine University and academic director at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.
"Those types of situations, where arbitration becomes a second-class or third-class system of justice, that should raise everyone's concerns," Stipanowich says.
Still, Stipanowich says that under the right circumstances, arbitration could save both parties time and money compared with going to court and actually help consumers resolve disputes fairly.
"Trial and our public justice system, for all of the benefits of the rule of law, also have significant disadvantages. We often say that justice delayed is justice denied. Justice that costs a lot of money to get may be unattainable," Stipanowich says. "So the idea of creating systems that are superior to litigation in some of these respects is a very good thing."
"Arbitration is not inherently unfair," he says. "The devil is in the details."
How do you feel about arbitration with your bank? Is it worth it for you to solve a dispute?
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Update: Three quarters of banks that require arbitration also prevent customers from joining class action lawsuits, not three quarters of all banks in the survey as we originally reported.


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Silk Road Luxuries from China
Long before the adventures of Marco Polo sparked European interest in Asia, the Silk Road connected Mediterranean ports in the west to centers of production and trade in China and beyond. For more than two thousand years this vast network of caravan trails has linked oasis settlements across the Central Asian desert, and many of those ancient overland routes are still in use today. Then as now, the Silk Road enabled the long-distance exchange of luxury goods—colorful silks, silver and gold objects, delicate glass, and even the legendary peaches of Samarkand—as well as the sharing of ideas, customs, and religious beliefs. The impact of foreign imports on the arts of China reached exceptional heights during the Tang dynasty (618–907), when craftsmen explored new materials, forms, and decorative patterns introduced from the West.
Under the Tang, China was united for the first time in four hundred years. The flourishing young empire, supported by effective government administration and strong armies, expanded into Central Asia. During this era of peace and stability, the capital at Chang'an (modern Xi'an) became the largest city in the world. Its cosmopolitan society sought fresh ideas and expensive goods from afar.
Traders and artisans from the ancient kingdom of Sogdiana, located in southern Uzbekistan and western Tajikistan, were especially active in this exchange. Their ancient Iranian language was the primary basis of trade for centuries. Communities of Sogdian traders extended from Anatolia to India and Sri Lanka and on to East Asia. Their interaction with China remained strong until 755, when An Lushan, a Sogdian favorite at the Chinese court, led an unsuccessful rebellion against the emperor. By the time of the Mongol invasion in the thirteenth century, the Sogdians had disappeared completely.
This exhibition has been made possible through the generosity of the Thaw Charitable Trust.
Through the exchange of luxury goods via the Silk Road, Chinese artisans adopted Western designs and techniques that came to distinguish the Tang dynasty.


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Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo: Not a Serial Choker
An Analytical Defense of a Maligned Quarterback
At this point, the conventional wisdom about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is cemented. He's a choke artist on the big stage. The coloratura soprano whose voice cracks on opening night. The actor who flubs his monologue on "Saturday Night Live." Romo simply seems to fail whenever he steps on the field in a big spot.
Since his game-losing interception in a 51-48 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, attacks on Romo have never been sharper. But a closer analysis of game tape suggests that not only is the book on Romo wrong, the truth is actually a surprise: Romo is a great quarterback to have in a big game.
The first time Romo threw a fourth-quarter interception, it was 2006. In relief of Drew Bledsoe and with the Cowboys hurrying to erase a 25-16 deficit, Romo threw a short pass to the left side intended for running back Julius Jones. Instead it was intercepted by lineman Fred Robbins and the Giants sealed the game. To fans who believe they've suffered years of Romo trauma, that play lives in infamy as the moment the agony began.
But a deeper look reveals Romo to be the NFL's leader in fourth-quarter passer rating (102.0) among active quarterbacks. That is a full 10 points higher than New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Furthermore, Romo isn't even close to the NFL's worst at throwing fourth-quarter interceptions. Since the start of 2007, when he became a full-time starter, he's thrown 19 fourth-quarter picks. Two quarterbacks that fans would never dream of calling chokers—Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Eli Manning of the New York Giants—both lap Romo in the late-game dud department with 32 apiece.
Romo's mistakes come in the context of a Dallas offensive system that relies on a vertical passing game with plenty of deep routes run by outside wide receivers and "option" routes by tight ends in the middle of the field. Those routes rely on a tight end reading the defense and running a route from there, which means timing and decision-making are important. When you add complexity, mistakes happen.
Romo's Sunday interception was a study in the raw deal he sometimes gets. Overall, he threw for 506 yards and five touchdowns. Yet he'll be forever judged by his critics for one sequence: With the game tied at 48 points apiece and a little over two minutes left, Romo took a snap at his own 14-yard line with three receivers to his left and one to his right. The Broncos were sending three pass rushers at Romo, a number that should have been easily managed by the five Cowboys on the offensive line.
But after the snap, something went drastically wrong. Denver defensive end Derek Wolfe, who was lined up directly in front of Dallas center Travis Frederick, began to whip Frederick so thoroughly he was able to disrupt the play. Yet the two extra Dallas linemen, who didn't have anyone to block, were otherwise occupied trying to erase an outside pass rusher who wasn't coming anywhere close to the quarterback.
Despite this nuisance directly in front of him, Romo remained calm, waiting in the pocket for the play to develop. Three receivers did variations of the Cowboys' usual vertical route (running down the field as fast as possible with little subterfuge).
Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar, who was lined up to the left of the offensive line, crossed the field on his route and Romo saw Escobar get a smidgen of separation from Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan. The only problem? That offensive line again.
Around the time Escobar got open, Cowboys guard Ronald Leary finally figured out that Wolfe, the Broncos lineman, was on his way to maul the quarterback—so he moved swiftly toward Wolfe and knocked him down. Trouble was, he had waited so long to help that he walked right into Romo's throwing line—dramatically altering his follow-through and general aim. That smidgen of separation Escobar once had was erased, Romo underthrew the ball and Trevathan came up with the ball that would lead to the Broncos' game-winning field goal.
After studying every Romo fourth-quarter interception available in the NFL's video database, one thing is clear: The typical Romo interception play involves at least one significant breakdown.
Sometimes Romo will try to force the ball into a tight space for the sake of a big gain. That can backfire. In many cases, it's pressure up the middle (like his stinker of a pass in Week 17 against the Washington Redskins last season) or a general offensive-line breakdown (October 2011, against the Lions). This can lead to a lob pass that is picked off.
There are, of course, other contributing factors. Romo doesn't do especially well with defenders in his face (although he isn't alone there). He also isn't the fastest arm in the west. According to Pro Football Focus, he throws the ball in 2.7 seconds on average—which is about normal for a starting quarterback. In another famous choking incident—a devastating pick thrown in 2011 against the New York Jets—the player he was throwing to, Dez Bryant, was so hobbled by injury he couldn't run his route effectively.
Let's be clear: Romo has had his share of ugliness. His 2007 botched field-goal hold against Seattle in the playoffs is among the worst maneuvers in recent football history. But on the matter of choking in big games, the facts don't line up. All told, Romo has a 114.0 passer rating in the fourth quarter of Sunday night games—a slot generally reserved for the best teams. That is actually better than the figure when he plays at 1 p.m. on Sundays. And Romo has a 95.6 rating in the fourth quarters of 4 p.m. games.
Maybe Romo's biggest problem is that some of his most glaring failures have happened to be shown in prime time—which is, of course, a function of the fact that his team is popular and good, which has a lot to do with the guy who plays quarterback.
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BAYDON volunteer Penny Stephens is urging people to support Prospect Hospice by becoming a box collector.
The scheme has been running for more than 30 years and raises around £90,000 each year but the charity desperately needs to recruit new team members.
Mrs Stephens, 67, who has been a box collector for 10 years, said: "Each year we usually raise about £500 between the 20 houses that are part of the scheme in the village."
Anyone who would like to volunteer can call (01793) 816163 or email giftytawiah@prospect-hospice. net


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O's Jones, fiancee welcome baby boy
TAMPA, Fla. -- Adam Jones and his fiancee welcomed a baby boy Wednesday in Baltimore, and manager Buck Showalter said the expectation is that Jones will return to play in Sunday's game.
Showalter wouldn't say exactly when Jones, who left camp on Tuesday, was due to fly back to Florida, but the center fielder wouldn't have played in either of the team's road games on Thursday or Friday anyway.
It is the couple's first child.
Jones, who has played in at least 160 games in each of the last two seasons, has appeared in five spring games. The 28-year-old is 1-for-14.
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Asthma and smoking (odor on clothes)
I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old, both with asthma. My 5 year old does fine with his Flovent and only needs Albuterol a few time per year. My 2 year old however, has had a terrible time with his asthma. Finally, now that he has been on Pulmicort (through a nebulizer) for about 10 months, has not taken Albuterol every month. He does have flare-ups often, mostly lots of coughing which makes him whiny like he doesn`t feel well. My husband is a smoker. He does not smoke in our home, anywhere, but does go outside to smoke and also smokes regularly in his vehicle when the boys are not with him. He comes in from outside and I can smell how strong he is from the other room so I know that my 2 year old can smell him. And our boys ride in his vehicle nearly 100% of the time, so I think that the odor would be on his seats and on their car seats. Can you please tell me, can the odor on his clothes be causing my 2 year olds flare ups so often, even though my 5 year old doesn`t seem to have the often flare ups, but they both have asthma? I am not trying to `single him out` but it is important to me to figure out what is best for my children, and these flare ups are not what is best. Thank you so much for your help!
Tobacco smoke and other airborne particulates are common triggers of asthma. In the studies looking at the association of parental smoking and childhood asthma the exposure was to tobacco smoke which functions as an irritant, leading to inflammation in the respiratory tract. Allergy to tobacco components is not common, though there have been rare reports of patients that have been proven to be allergic to tobacco extracts.
The issue you present is whether the tobacco residue can be acting as an allergen. This kind of sensitivity is rare and not the most likely cause of your son's asthma severity. However, this can be tested using skin testing or serum testing that could be performed by your pediatric allergist. It is much more likely that your son is allergic to a number of more common allergens, such as house dust mite or mold. The difference between the asthma in your two-year-old and his older sibling could be a matter of differences in allergic sensitivities or responses to other asthma triggers such as upper respiratory infection.
Charity C Fox, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Seth Rudetsky's DISASTER! Extends Through 3/25; Golden and Finley Join 3/04
Seth Rudetsky's DISASTER, A 1970's disaster movie musical; written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, directed/choreographed by Denis Jones with music direction by Steve Marzullo, will continue playing at The Triad (158 West 72nd Street). The show began on January 22 and has been extended and will NOW run through March 25, 2012 on Sundays at 9pm.
Tickets are $40 (2 drink minimum) and can be purchased by visiting www.disastermusical.com. Broadway's Annie Golden who has been in shows such as Hair, Leader of the Pack, Ah, Wilderness!, On the Town, The Full Monty, and Felicia Finley from Forbidden Broadway, Aida and The Wedding Singer will join the cast of Seth Rudetsky's DISASTER on March 4.
DISASTER! DISASTER! is a 1970's disaster movie musical, written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, featuring favorite songs and disasters from the '70s intended to bring audience members back to that time. The show starts on a summer night in 1979. All the hottest New York City A-Listers are putting on their platform shoes and polyester disco shirts and heading to the grand opening of Manhattan's first floating casino and discotheque. Little do they know that their night of boogie fever, Farrah Fawcett-feathered-hair and Bella Abzug hats will turn into....DISASTER!
Ms. Golden and Ms. Finley joins a cast that includes Paul Castree (9 to 5), Drew Geraci (Chorus Line), Tom Riis Farrell (Dirty Blonde), Kathy Fitzgerald (Wicked), Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot), Anika Larsen (Xanadu), Carrie Manolakos (Wicked), Lacretta Nicole (This One Girl's Story), Clark Oliver (Radio City Xmas), Zak Resnick (Lucky Guy), Seth Rudetsky (The Ritz), Clif Thorn (Les Miz) with Sherz Aletaha, Saum Eskandani, Spring Groove, Jennifer Knox and Kevin Loreque. Creative team includes: Directed/Choreographed by Denis Jones (Barry Busby, Assistant), Music Direction by Steve Marzullo (Sonny Paladino, assistant), Costumes by Brian Hemesath, Sets by Colin McGurk, Stage Manager Tom Kosis.


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