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Brazil floods: More than 500 dead
More than 500 people are now known to have died in floods in south-eastern Brazil, the country's worst natural disaster for several decades.
Heavy rain has led to massive mudslides hitting several towns, resulting in thousands being made homeless.
Police say the number of dead is likely to rise further.
The death toll has now surpassed the devastating 1967 mudslides in Caraguatatuba, Sao Paulo state, in which up to 430 people perished.
'Thousands trapped'Rescue workers will resume searching for survivors in the mountainous Serrana region, north of Rio de Janeiro, later on Friday.
Many spent Thursday scrabbling with their bare hands through debris.
On her visit to the area, President Dilma Rousseff promised a shipment of seven tonnes of medicines.
In the Campo Grande area of Teresopolis, which was earlier cut off, rescuers found people pulling bodies from the mud.
In the neighbouring town of Petropolis, local resident Nelson Toledo told the BBC that some areas "had been completely devastated" by the floods and mudslides.
He said "thousands" of people remained trapped in their homes.
At The Scene
In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, dwellers often argue that they have no choice but to live in high-risk areas built on hillsides.
But that's not at all the case in Teresopolis.
Many of the devastated houses were nice holiday properties kept by Rio residents, who come to the mountains to escape the oppressive heat of summer in the city.
The waterfalls, steep slopes and fantastic views from this mountain range are a magnet for visitors but also provide for a rather dangerous and unstable terrain.
The Brazilian military have brought in a field hospital and hundreds of people have taken refuge in the gymnasium in Teresopolis.
But the number of injured was threatening to overwhelm the medical services.
Jorge Mario, mayor of Teresopolis, said: "There are three or four neighbourhoods that were totally destroyed in rural areas. There are hardly any houses standing there and all the roads and bridges are destroyed."
In one dramatic rescue which was filmned, 53-year-old Ilair Pereira de Souza was pulled by rope from a destroyed house surrounded by raging water.
"I thought I was going to die," she said.
Ms Pereira de Souza had jumped with her dog Beethoven but was forced to let him go to survive.
"If I had tried to save him, I would have died. The poor thing. He stayed for a moment looking me in the eyes, and then he was swept away."
"It's very overwhelming. The scenes are very shocking," President Rousseff said on her visit to the area on Thursday.
The day before, she signed a decree authorising 780m reais ($480m; £296m) in emergency funding for the affected areas.
Ms Rousseff described the destruction as an act of God but she also expressed anger at illegal construction.
"We saw areas in which mountains untouched by men dissolved. But we also saw areas in which illegal occupation caused damage to the health and lives of people."
Saying that building houses in risky areas was "the rule rather than the exception" in Brazil, she added: "When there are no housing policies in place, where will a person with an income of up to two minimum wages live? He will live where he is not allowed to."
'Humble people'Ms Rousseff said the state would care for the victims but said stopping future tragedies would be a priority.
Nova Friburgo, Teresopolis and Petropolis
- The towns, which lie in a region called the Serrana, are popular holiday destinations for city dwellers keen to enjoy fresh mountain air and verdant surroundings
- They also attract mountain climbers from around the country and elsewhere
- In the 19th Century they were a popular summer destination for emperors and aristocrats. Petropolis was named after Emperor Pedro II, and is known as the Imperial City of Brazil
- The area also has historical links with German and Swiss settlers
- Tourism has replaced agriculture as the region's principal economic activity
- The towns' populations have quadrupled over the last 30 years, according to the local governor
"We are here to guarantee that this moment of reconstruction will also be a moment of prevention."
Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral blamed local governments for allowing poor building and illegal occupations.
"Unfortunately, what we saw in Petropolis, Teresopolis and Nova Friburgo, since the 1980s, was a problem similar to what happened in the city of Rio - letting the poorer people occupy risk areas."
He said some rich mansions had been damaged but most of the victims were "humble people".
Mr Cabral ended the news conference by asking people in risk areas to leave their houses and seek public shelter or in other homes.
"The weather forecast is not reassuring, and new mudslides could occur," he said.
About 200 people are so far known to died in Nova Friburgo, some 175 in Teresopolis and dozens more in Petropolis, media report.
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Honest Debate in an Era of Political Correctness
Juan Williams talks about his new book, 'Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate'
Jul 14, 2011
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Fire and now on fire it's about nine months since national public radio through journalist Juan Williams under the political correctness -- why because he spoke his mind on Fox News about his post 9/11 anxiety with Muslims implying.
But now -- is firing back with his new book.
-- the assault on on this debate a title that sums it all up Fox -- political analyst Juan Williams joins me now.
Good to see again one.
Thanks Michael good to be -- you know whatever the debate comes up for those of us have had our own issues -- being fired.
The towards a question of.
Presentation is as free speech it was -- the constitution etc.
but to me what's -- about your booking approaches.
What support every free speech -- that was too scared to have honest open debate.
What I.
Exactly -- I'm so -- thank you for reading it I act in army I think it's compelling argument especially at this time.
When you see people paralyzed over major issues facing -- the country.
Ranging from the budget debate in Washington to illegal immigration.
To the fact that we have to deal with terrorism honestly and call it what it is if we intend to stop it.
So are all these fronts I think we're at a moment where we need people to say what they think they what they feel it come to the table honestly be willing to hear the other side.
And then be willing to.
Negotiate debate bargain -- -- I think that's what's missing I think a lot of people just they hate I'm standing on principle or this is but this is the -- I'm making for one side or the other guys stop and think eight.
But I wanna talk to you with situation may change times may change we've got to -- that -- politicians.
Not -- campaign -- -- tell us what we want to hear but at some point.
-- Syrians and Garber.
But the problem is you get these -- but I'm land mines -- -- laid out.
If you're on the left -- you start talking about American foreign policy is certainly you'll need to get counted as you're not a patriot -- America don't support the troops but then on the right -- you for example gonna criticize President Obama.
It's also the knee jerk response -- because he's black isn't it but what I'm about debt ceilings here with -- got to do breaks.
How do you navigate these landmines that have been set -- by both sides to catch people instead -- to engage in debate.
You know.
Bless you Michael I just think you've got the heart of his book down it is so funny and that you know I think -- the word funny but -- yet you used the word funky.
It's strange.
You know you can be on the right and you can say you know what I have real concerns about what's going on in Afghanistan and our long term president they would be in the right -- years we spent billions billions of dollars so many young people have died.
And -- -- -- went out that's not the right position you take -- your conservative right is there -- -- -- second did you hear what I said that you hear my genuine concern I'm an American you're American and -- and if you're on the left.
And you start saying hey you know what.
In terms.
These unions who put money.
Into politics democratic politicians pockets and then the politicians get the unions all kinds of benefits and sweetheart deals that cost the taxpayers billions.
It was -- one auto Europe Democrat you're liberal you can't say that give you a bad guy.
And I must tell you Michael you know on the racial front there's certain things -- I think you know.
Sometimes when I watch the Al sharpton's of the world are these of the -- I think these guys -- -- you know you can't say that you're black you know you can't say that that's offensive.
That's -- craziest thing I've heard Michael.
But one that it wasn't pleasing to me as I try to talk about results did a policy work and neither they -- appreciable -- -- why believe this elect believes that.
I wanna know -- can can you say Juan Williams as someone who has been trending let.
Can we say the stimulus didn't work -- we just say that yet.
That we have that debate is -- gonna go right back into like you're Republicans are you hated in the first place did -- did not work out.
Now that you see here's -- thing.
I happen to think the stimulus had some impact on the society and on the economy.
But the point is Michael to have that debate.
Now you can say to me want to look at the high unemployment rate it has persisted and it's over 9% and and I can say to you Michael.
I really think that we were going into serious deep water and turns out not just recession but potentially depression if we didn't take.
Steps including bailing out Wall Street bailing out GM.
Putting more money into infrastructure -- And -- expressed especially state government spending at that time so that we really didn't lose control of the economy at a critical moment.
But I understand your point and I want to discuss that with you.
And no I don't think -- just because you're raising that point that you're pursuing some dogmatic orthodox position I think you're an honest person -- -- grant you and help you grant me.
A level up credibility.
And you know substances they.
I want to sit down and talk to Michael about it -- one -- look you know I love you we got to go -- one of my favorite liberal you're right almost 30% of the time which is amazing I've gotten -- Not a -- -- when it comes out it's a terrific terrific book thank you line.
-- -- You thought that.
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"舊金山希爾頓聯合廣場飯店---緊鄰shopping商店"Оцінено відвідувачем Hotels.com: 26 серп, 2010
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"Choice of hotel in San Franscisco"Оцінено відвідувачем Hotels.com: 7 черв, 2010
Convenient with reasonable price.
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Може стягуватися плата за розміщення додаткових осіб залежно від політики готелю.
Під час поселення потрібно мати при собі посвідчення особи державного зразка з фотокарткою та кредитну картку або готівкову заставу на випадок непередбачених витрат.
Особливі запити виконуються за можливості після поселення, і за них може стягуватися додаткова плата. Виконання особливих запитів не гарантується.
**Ці вигоди можуть бути доступні лише в певних номерах або апартаментах. Також за деякі з них може стягуватися додаткова плата.
In addition to the Four Points' fitness center and small outdoor pool, guests have discounted access to a local health club 1 block away, which offers exercise classes, cardio machines, free weights, and sports courts. Boating, sailing, kayaking, and other water activities can be found at both the Emeryville and Berkeley marinas, within 1.5 miles of the hotel. Several 18-hole golf courses are within 20 miles of the hotel, including Tilden Park, which also has hiking and biking trails.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near this Oakland area hotel; fees may apply.
Перелічені нижче збори та завдатки стягуються готелем під час надання послуг, реєстрації в готелі або від'їзду.
Наведений вище список - не вичерпний. Сума зборів та завдатків може змінюватись і не враховувати податки.
Може стягуватися плата за розміщення додаткових осіб залежно від політики готелю.
Під час поселення потрібно мати при собі посвідчення особи державного зразка з фотокарткою та кредитну картку або готівкову заставу на випадок непередбачених витрат.
Особливі запити виконуються за можливості після поселення, і за них може стягуватися додаткова плата. Виконання особливих запитів не гарантується.
"Decent hotel needs to clean common area"
If they cleaned the common hallway carpets that would go a long way tomake this a nicer hotel. If the rates are low, it may be worth it. Nothing great here it just gets the job done.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Excellent staff, great rooms!"
Thanks to the staff for making our stay very enjoyable.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Almost a value, no charm"
This hotel is clean, has very attentive staff and is in a convenient location. It has zero charm.It felt like a hospital in its functionality. It's adequate as a place to sleep but that's about it.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Nice place to stay"
It was a nice hotel but the $5 credit they give you for not cleaning your room needs to be better explained. The cleaning service did not make the bed, restock the bathroom or do anything to tidy up the room. They did not even give me the $5 credit! Next time I'll just tell them to keep their $5 and tidy the room! That was a rip off!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Friendly, quiet, convenient"
Very friendly, surprisingly quiet, comfortable hotel. Convenient to catch the Emmeryville Go-Round bus service to MacArthur BART station to take train into San Francisco Financial District for business meetings.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Perfect for meeting up before the football game"
It ended up being the perfect location to meet up with friends before heading across the Bay Bridge to the 49ers game. Although the rooms were small, think bathroom door hitting toilet seat to close small! Very convenient to freeway and plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. Bay view was a little obstructed, but you could definitely see the water. […] All in all, we would stay there again. Rooms were clean, plenty of free parking and free wifi! Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Needed upgrades pending"
Overall, a solid choice at a great location. For the price, one would expect a little more polished hotel. It seemed tired and rundown in certain areas, like the elevator. Small rooms that use the space accordingly.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Convenient location"
The hotel is located on a very busy and noisy intersection, and is very close to the highway. Our first room was near the ground floor, and the pool. but the staff was incredibly nice about moving us to a higher floor that wasn't so close to the traffic noise. The hotel is very clean and comfortable, although the bathroom is terribly small for a tall […] person. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. We have stayed here many times, and will continue to do so in the future. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"great location and value"
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable, easy trip across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco, great shopping and restaurants right around the corner, and cocktail hour was a very convenient.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Stayed for three nights."
Booked this hotel at the end of a two and half week family holiday to Vegas, Santa Clara, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe with my wife and 14 year old son. Found the rooms to be clean and tidy (we had a room with two queen sized beds) and the staff to be very helpful & friendly. There is a free shuttle opposite the hotel to the local BART station, which is […] a short journey into the heart of San Francisco. There is also a nice shopping centre within walking distance of this apparently redeveloped district. Prices reflect the out of city centre location and the rooms whilst not recently decorated were perfectly functional, clean & tidy. Plenty of places to eat nearby & within walking distance. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Great place to stay."
Stayed here one night. Real nice rooms and friendly staff. The only minor problem is traffic congestion in the area. Guess it comes with being in the Bay Area.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
I really liked this location. The service was amazing and the room couldn't have been better. The surrounding neighbor hood wasn't a bad area. Across the street is a strip mall with alot of stores. From clothing to food. It's a good place to kill a few Hours if you needed. Over all it was a 5 in my book. I'll definitely go back if I'm vacationing in […] that area again Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"nice hotel, rough neighborhood"
The room was nice, and the people working there were courteous and friendly. The adjacent neighborhood is a little rough and didn't appear to be much security/deterrents in parking lot; make sure to not leave anything of value in your car, I had my window smashed in at 3am. A rude awakening and an unforseen cost staying at this hotel!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Convenient Location"
We found the location to be convenient, easy access to other areas. The quality and cleanliness was very good. The bathroom and sink areas were very small. My only complaint was the temperature control in the shower. I had cool to hot temperature variations during my showers.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Convenient location but just okay room"
First, I must say we arrived very late at night but the staff still accommodated our request for 2 beds, which we did appreciate. However, I did have a couple of issues with our room. First, the air conditioning unit was apparently leaking as the carpet was all wet about 4 feet all around it. We reported it when we checked out in the morning. The other […] issue I have with the room might not bother others, but it does my family. The sink is located in the bedroom area, not in the shower room. I rise early and shower and then had to use a noisy blow dryer in the room where others are trying to sleep! Why can't the sink and electric plugs be in the room with the toilet and shower as it is in other hotels? At the very least, a picture of that end of the room on the website should show this configuration, so I can pick a different hotel in the future. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Convenient location."
The bathroom was unusually small! Closing the bathroom door was not an option once you sat on the toilet stool unless you turned your knees to the side. Once you turn to the side your knees will be touching the bath tub. There was no microwave or refrigerator in the room as mentioned in the booking. The room was very clean.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Easy weekend"
Came to Bay Area for just the weekend. This hotel was extremely convenient to freeway access and local stores, everything in walking distance. Room was comfortable, having refrigerator and microwave was great. Bathroom seemed small given the size of rest of the room but it wasn't a major issue. Liked having a small restaurant on site, the restaurant […] next door is casual but a good option also. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Quiet, great location"
Far enough from SF to be quiet, but within reach of the city. Will stay here again. Pleasant staff, nice towels, and ridiculously comfy pillows and bed.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"affordable, close to san francisco"
An affordable option just over the bay bridge from San Francisco. This hotel was nice, updated, clean, easy to get to, and much lower priced than many hotels in the downtown San Fran area. The rooms were a little small - the bathroom and sink area was tiny, but all was nice and clean. Starbucks and Trader Joes across the street for snacks, etc.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Nice clean hotel with great staff!"
I really enjoyed the friendliness of the hotel staff and the quickness of the room service. I also enjoyed the location it was easily accessible. I do wish they had a continental breakfast but the cafe they had was great for a reasonable price. The rooms were kept clean and were very comfortable and roomy.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Clean & Friendly"
The hotel was clean, well managed a in a convienient location right of the freeway. I will gladly stay here again. Close enough to drive within an hour to many Bay Area attractions without paying the Bay Area price tag!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Nice hotel. Gives you great access to the bart."
I enjoyed the free bus rides to the Bart. Nice shops all around the neighborhood that the hotel is in. Also a movie theatre in walking distance and great food nearby!Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Nice hotel, very clean."
I really enjoy my stay here, the hotel was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only negative was the location. I was on a vacation with my kids to see San Fran and stayed here because of the awesome deal and figured I would drive in the city but the traffic was so bad that coming across the bay bridge was a hassle however with that […] being said it was a nice hotel and I'll stay here again. You can't beat the friendly and helpful staff. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Helpful staff"
The hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful. We were upgraded to a larger room because of availability, which was nice. The staff called a cab for us and let us know when it had arrived. The bathroom was small and the shampoo dispensers were empty, which was pretty much my only negative. Overall, it was a very nice stay in a convenient […] location. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Nice hotel close to Berkeley, DTSF, and Oakland."
I enjoyed the location of this hotel. I was able to check out beautiful Berkeley, Union Square in Downtown SF, and drive up to Grizzly Peak. The hotel also has places to eat within walking distance.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"great stay in the East Bay!"
Great experience, just a few miles from the BART. Black Bear Café right next door. Room was a little loud but was very comfortable!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Very economic no "extras". Not to homie..."
I picked this hotel because we added another night to our stay. We thought it would be nice to stay on the other side of the bay. Going over the bridges once to experience it is cool, but could not see my self doing it every day. Hotel is plan.....the staff was very helpful.....needed a second bed but no rooms were available. Staff gave me extra comforter.....my […] son didn't complain about floor. They don't have roll out beds.. Big difference from SF side of bridge......besides Berkely and passing by Pixar Studios (old) not much close by. Hotel room is small.......and very limited. Paid more than one in San Mateo and this one was smaller with less extras.....good if u are. Traveling alone and need a room in this area. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Convenient location right before the Bay Bridge."
We had very good experience. Very nice Bay view from our window. Towels were CLEAN. I enjoyed the Traders Joy's store within 1 minute walk. They provide microwave and refrigitator on request. Would be nice though if they had robes in the room as were promised on booking site. But otherwise it was great experience for the price. And I will stay in this […] hotel again. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
Room was small for 2 double beds. CleanДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"great location"
Only problem was the view, supposed to be ocean view,instead got dumpsters and freeway.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Walk to shops and groceries"
Great service, free upgrade :)Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Walking distance to many locations"
Great place, and enjoyed the stay. Walked to the markets and shopping centers as well as my business meeting location. Nice location.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Fun trip"
Room had a very musty smell. Otherwise was nice.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great stay"
We only stayed here for one night, but I thought it was a great hotel for the money and location. The staff was very friendly, and the rooms were very comfortable. The shower and toilet are separate from the sink which is nice, although the sink feels a bit like it's too out in the open. Overall though, great experience.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Only one elevator. Had been out of commission days before we arrived. Should have been a top priority repair item.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"The "extras" made this a noteworthy experience!"
Nice hotel, nice price. Except for the expected late Saturday night interruption of drunken guests, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. I'm not crazy about the smaller bathrooms I seem to notice at these Sheraton "4 points" hotels, (just stayed in a LA area one, 2 weeks ago. Same small bathroom -;) However i loved the shampoo (plus more) inside the shower...quite […] convenient! Housekeeping though needs to check for refilling more often as conditioner container was near empty. Comfy bed and wonderful soft pillows to enjoy. Great lighting over sink area to do hair and make-up. And LOVE the swing out dual-focus mirror, nice touch! Excellent front desk staff too. Helped with directions and information. As a hotel employee myself I notice all these little extras. I've stayed in some of the surrounding hotels and by far this was the best! Thank you Sheraton, Stay like this and I'll be BACK! Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Take the bay view rooms, it's worth the extra $10"
The staff at the hotel was very nice. My keys did not work at any point during the stay but the staff came up to help me open the door.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Get a good night's sleep."
The beds,linens, and pillows are very comfortable. Room temperature is good. Amenities like refrigerator and coffee in room are nice. Bathroom is small and sink area is tight. Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Computers and printer available in business office. I wouldn't pay extra for the bay view as the bay is far away and the view includes two […] highways.Good location near stores. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
NOT UP TO USUAL SHERATON STANDARDS. BATHROOM VERY SMALL, HOTEL NEEDS TO BE REFURBRISHED.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
The hotel is falling apart, ceilings falling down, etc. Staff was fairly rude. We requested a refrigerator and it was delivered fairly quickly, except it was missing parts and looked like it had come from the dump.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Good hotel for business stay"
Hotel was average. I wouldn't stay here for a vacation to San Fran, but I had business in the area and for that it was good. Hotel was clean, but in need of some upgrades. Room was quiet and bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. I am 5'7" and I found the shower head short for me, so if you are a tall person be aware of this. Also, found that "going […] green" means not just no change of sheets and towels, but no room cleaning either. Had to call down to the desk to have trash emptied, but after I made the call someone was there within a few minutes. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Clean and Convienent"
Great place just across the bay from SF and easy access to/from the city. Clean and comfortable.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Good Option to overpaying in San Francisco"
Hotel stay was what I've come to expect for a room with two beds. Clean, dated decor, very nice and helpful desk staff, always plenty of FREE parking. It was a little stressful handling the traffic over the Bay Bridge every day but an extra 30 minutes and $6 toll was well worth the trade-off of a comparable hotel on the wharf at twice the cost per night […] PLUS another $40 to park in the hotel lot! I would stay here again. Just be sure you don't try to enter or leave San Fran during traffic to & from a sports event! Location is one block from the ramps at I-80. Very convenient in and out. Only used the hotel for sleeping so didn't really care about amenities. No breakfast offered but who wants to eat one of those typical complimentary breakfasts when there are so many great restaurants to try on the other side of the bridge. There's a diner across the parking lot if you need something close by. Room was quiet and the air system was in good working order. I requested a room on a upper floor with a view of the bay. They were able to accommodate my request. However, I-80 was between us and the bay but it at least gave us a means of checking out the weather and we could see the Bay Bridge and the toll area so we could check the traffic flow. Actually worked out pretty good! Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great hotel"
The room was nice and clean, bed very comfortable and I loved all the big fluffy pillows!Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Our anniversary by AMTRAK"
We had a wonderful stay, the staff was polite and so helpful explaining to us how to traverse the area by shuttle and BART. The room was very clean and the bedding excellent. The hotel lobby was inviting and we would stay again at this hotel.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Great Weekend Stay"
It was a great location for visiting our daughter. Beats staying in San Francisco. Free parking was great. Internet was easy with no delay time. The bed was very comfortable. We will be returning.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Convenient clean"
The hotel was clean, staff helpful, a good location. The bathroom was very small and tight; that was the only problem. (however, if you are a coffee fanatic, might want to bring your own quality grounds).Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
"Convenient East Bay Location"
Parking is free and easy. There is plenty of stores for clothes and grocery and restaurants within walking distance. The staff is helpful and friendly. No complaints from me!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Weekend get-a-way"
It was a very nice one night get-a-way for my husband and I. The staff was friendly and very accomodating. Our room had a "in the background" view of the Bay Bridge, it was a short drive to Pier 39 and within walking distance to several shopping areas. Was a NICE last-minute find...:)Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great hotel for families..."
Although the room was smaller than other competitive hotels, the condition and cleanliness of the hotel was great. Would definitely recommend for families.Дійсний відгук від користувача Expedia
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EARTH IS IN A CONTINUOUS STATE OF REBALANCE AND RENEWAL (Update)
Rocky Montana
Planet Earth (Gaia) has been constantly rebalancing herself since her inception, when she was literally sucked out of Ti.amat (Maiden of Life), a planet of twice the size of earth which orbited the Sun between Mars and Jupiter some 4 billion earth-years ago. As can be imagined, the young planet was anything but the spherical, placid orb that it is today. A great rebalancing would be necessary if she was to become a stable planet of this solar system. During that violent beginning, the surface of the orb was mostly water as she is now but had one enormous land-mass on one side of her, called Pan or Pangaea. The weight differential caused by this super-continent caused a great imbalance in Earth's rotation. Over eons of time, forces from within and without broke this great landmass apart into smaller pieces and moved these continental plates around her surface, as pieces on a Chess board, in order to rebalance her weight more evenly about her surface. This process is known as continental drift and it continues to this day. Once the wobble in Earth's rotation decreased, it was able to increase in speed. The increase in the rate of rotation, in turn, caused the orb to become increasingly spherical in shape. Thus, the seemingly lifeless lump of rock and water, became the beautiful blue and white orb we see in the image from space.
First Full-View Photo of Earth
This famous "Blue Marble" shot represents the first photograph in which Earth is in full view. The picture was taken on December 7, 1972, as the Apollo 17 crew left Earth's orbit for the moon. With the sun at their backs, the crew had a perfectly lit view of the blue planet. |
Earth has also been in a constant state of renewal since her violent beginning. She has recycled her older, decayed landmasses down within her mantle (a layer of semi-fluid rock between her crust and her core) and has heaved up new landmasses onto her surface. The greatest activity of landmass building has been in the area of the Pacific Ocean where her crust is the thinnest, some 12 miles thick. By contrast, some of the older landmasses have a crust 2,000 miles thick. Through this recycling process, Earth excretes Basalt, Andesite, Rhyolite, Pumice, Obsidian rock, and airborne ash and gases from within her bowels through seafloor and land fissures, and from active volcanos.
The super-continent, Pangaea.
Largely responsible for driving the earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the world, is seafloor-spreading and continental-drift. Seafloor spreading occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then slowly moves away from the ridges at a rate of 1-2 inches per year. Seafloor-spreading causes continental-drift, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and mountain building. It causes continental plates to collide and subduct, causing older land masses to recycle underneath newer land masses and portions of newer land masses to rise, forming new lands and mountains. Seafloor-spreading is largely responsible for causing Plate Tectonics. Plate Tectonics is a geological term for the study of the structure of the earth's crust and mantle with reference to the theory that the earth's lithosphere is divided into large rigid blocks (plates) that are floating on semi-fluid rock and are thus able to interact with each other at their boundaries, and to the associated theories of continental drift and seafloor-spreading. The six major plates; the Eurasian, American, African, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic, are all pieces of an ancient super-continent known as Pan or Pangaea. Of the greatest effect on the American continent is seafloor-spreading which is occurring in both the mid-Pacific and mid-Atlantic Oceans.
Also interesting to observe, and related to seafloor-spreading and continental-drift, is the constant shifting of the Earth's Magnetic Poles. After some 400 years of relative stability, Earth's North Magnetic Pole has moved nearly 683 miles into the Arctic Ocean, moving nearly 390 miles in just the past 10 years. In 2009 it shifted approximately 40 miles. The North Magnetic Pole is moving from its location in northern Canada toward Siberia, a vast region of Russian territory constituting of almost all of Northern Asia. Conversely, the South Magnetic Pole has moved just as dramatically, from a point in Antarctica into the southern Pacific Ocean in the direction of Australia. The movement of the magnetic poles, along with the increase in cosmic radiation from both the Sun and a raise in temperature from within are the cause of the melting of the polar ice caps. As the magnetic poles shift in location, the Earth's orbit shifts to find a new point of equilibrium. This shift causes previous pole locations to become warmer and new pole locations to become colder. In other words, the old ice and snow pack melts in one location and new ice and snow pack forms in another location. This melting of virgin ice and snow pack at both poles may have one unseen and unrecognized benefit for the Earth and all its inhabitants; that is the partial dissolution of the pollution that has built up in all the Earth's oceans. This partial purification should give all marine life some relief and a fighting chance of survival from the effect of man's pollution upon the oceans.
Geomagnetic Excursion. Observed north dip poles
during 1831 – 2007. Image credit Arnaud Chulliat
(Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris).
Observed and estimated south dip poles during
1600 – 1986.
It cannot be stated often enough: the melting of the polar ice caps has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of CO2 gas in the atmosphere as the Globalists would like you to believe. Their despicable pseudo-science (lies) foisted on mankind over the past 30 years regarding "Climate Change" and "Global Warming" have been conjured for purely selfish ends, in order to garner increasing wealth from the unsuspecting and uneducated masses.
In February of 2009, the National Geographic, went on record to state that the next magnetic reversal is "imminent". "National Geographic Scientists agree that Earth has long been subjected to thousands of traumatic magnetic reversals of the poles, and that we're due for another — but when?"
Yes, we know that the planet has undergone thousands of magnetic-reversals. But do we know that a magnetic-reversal is "imminent"? No. But it is possible. Man has polluted all the lands and oceans, rivers and lakes for a long time. What other means of cleansing is available to the Earth than a cleaning by water? Man has contaminated and depleted much of the lands, so much so that they must be submerged and possibly recycled in order for Earth to retain balance. Earth Mother is going to do what she needs to do to survive and restore balance from within and without. There are two mainstream scenarios for the immediate future. I believe that what will occur is somewhere between these two scenarios. I call it Scenario 3. Geomagnetic jump.
"The Creator has proclaimed that the Earth shall not end in annihilation for Creator has given His promise to mankind, that the world shall never be made extinct again, as in the past with the time of floods. However, your world shall be cleansed with a baptism of fire."
--Commander Hatonn - 2/28/90.
Migration of Earth's Magnetic Poles will lead to one of three scenarios:
Scenario 1. (Mainstream Science theory) Geomagnetic excursion: Internal and/or external pressures and imbalance cause brief drifting of magnetic fields to find a new point of equilibrium and axis rotation, which does not result in reversal.
Scenario 2. (Mainstream Science theory) Geomagnetic reversal: Internal and/or external pressures and imbalance cause a change in the orientation of Earth's magnetic field such that the positions of magnetic north and magnetic south become interchanged, but will not necessarily locate in the exact same location. Geological evidence shows that the Earth's Magnetic Poles have moved and/or reversed many times over the history of Earth. Evidence also shows that ice ages follow periods of magnetic pole excursions and reversals such as we are experiencing at this time. This sequence of events comes around twice in Earth's 24,000 year cycle and an ice age lasting approximately 2,000 years follows each Geomagnetic excursion or Geomagnetic reversal. At this point in time, Earth is very near the end of its present cycle and at the beginning of another.
Scenario 3. (Alternative theory) Geomagnetic jump: While making the Geomagnetic excursion that Earth is now undergoing, the final portion of this excursion ends in a jump of perhaps 7-13 degrees from its current location to a new point of equilibrium axis rotation. This would cause the effects of a minor magnetic reversal; powerful enough to cleanse the Earth's surface but not powerful enough to extinguish all lifeforms. This may ultimately be the best long-term scenario for both Earth Mother and all physical lifeforms on Earth.
Where Magnetic North Pole Goes, True North Pole Is Sure To Follow
It is commonly believed by mainstream science that the Earth's magnetic field is produced by electrical currents that originate in the hot, liquid, outer core of the rotating Earth. The flow of electric currents in this core is continually changing, so the magnetic field produced by those currents also changes. This means that at the surface of the Earth, both the strength and direction of the magnetic field will vary over the years. This gradual change is called the secular variation of the magnetic field. Therefore, variation changes not only with the location on the surface of the Earth, but also varies in time.
When the Earth's Magnetic Poles stop shifting or reverses, whichever the case may be, the Earth's axis will shift accordingly as well as its rotation. True North and True South Poles will be shifted to a new location, near the new locations of North and South Magnetic Poles. Thankfully, the current Geomagnetic Excursion that Earth is now experiencing has been relatively gradual, thus causing minimal loss of life and disruption of society. The deviation between Geographic or True North and Magnetic North has been known over the course of history, mostly by mariners. Errors in compass readings can be caused by a number of man-made things as well, such as pieces of metal, engines, anchors, electrical and electronic equipment and wiring, if too close to the compass, can cause magnetic forces which introduce errors in compass heading.
If this shifting to its final destination continues to be gradual, mankind will have escaped the worst-case scenario. In this case, expect to experience more of the same climatic patterns that have occurred for the past 25 years, i.e., continued storms and winds, hurricanes and tornados, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, melting of existing polar ice caps and glaciers, as well as the formation new ice packs and glaciers forming in new locations. Also expect to experience flooding in surrounding areas and a possible minor rise in sea level.
The Day The Earth Stands Still
If a Geomagnetic reversal occurs, however, geophysical events would be exponentially more violent. The Earth's rotation would slow down and the planet would shake and wobble increasingly before coming to a brief stand-still. This would be followed by a violent pole-reversal in the shift away from its present location to a new point of equilibrium, and then the Earth would slowly begin a new rotation upon this new axis. This phenomenon could start weeks and months before the reversal event but actual reversal event could take as little as minutes or hours. The reversal event would result in an enormous chain reaction that will permanently changes the entire face of the Earth and will either kill or drastically alter all life-forms now living upon it. Oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers will shift and pour out onto all the surrounding lands in tremendous waves, obliterating everything in their wake. Parts of the Sea floor may rip open, exposing the mantle of hot gases and liquid rock, and causing tremendous explosions and plumes of smoke and ash to rise in the atmosphere before the molten rock cooled enough to form a suture. Entire chains of volcanos would erupt causing massive fires-storms, and devastation upon the lands as well as massive plumes of smoke and ash in the skies. If the smoke and ash were enough to circle the globe, it would cause drops in temperature for months or even years, killing additional lifeforms, more commonly known as a Nuclear Winter scenario. Huge die-offs of crops, marine life, land animals and humans will occur rapidly and cause great migrations of surviving animals and humans in search of clean air, water and food. Over-exposure, dehydration, starvation, and disease would take its toll for many months and years following the event. Some species would adapt, most would not. The "civilized" preponderance of the human species would be hardest hit, as they have virtually no survival skills and because most existing resources would be interrupted or wiped out. Great earthquakes, hurricanes and tornados would manifest and strike many locations on Earth's surface. Existing ice sheets and glaciers would quickly melt, causing tremendous flooding and rise in sea level. Landmasses from below sea level would rise while existing land masses will sink, causing additional flooding. Most of the Earth's surface would be totally altered and transformed within the hours, days, and weeks following the mighty Geomagnetic reversal.
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Prepare For The Worst And Expect The Best
Each day is a precious gift. Preparation for the possibility of any interruption of society as we know it, occurring in our lifetime, is the most important action step one could take at this time. Be prepared for a major geophysical event and disruption of services gives one a peace of mind. Expecting the best of outcomes keeps one mentally positive and able to think rationally. By staying away from the ocean coast and seeking higher elevations would greatly increase ones odds of surviving a geophysical event, such as a tsunami or a magnetic pole jump or reversal. Do your part to prepare for the worst, expect the best possible outcome, and have faith that God is overseeing it all and that everything will work out for the best and highest good of all the physical lifeforms stationed upon planet Earth. And remember that Soul, the real you, is continuous and everlasting. If one's body stops functioning, his soul never stops functioning. While the physical body recycles within Gaia, adding nutrients to the soil, the Soul moves one into a non-visible, higher vibrational realms of experience. The Soul will return to this or another planet when it is ready to re-experience in the physical. So, you really never die, you simply recycle back to your Creator. You live forever, and therefore, there is nothing to fear, from anything, ever.
As the theory of pole-reversal is now in the mainstream media, we will probably hear more and more about it. If history is any teacher, the Global Elite will most likely try to use this idea of polar-reversal to scare the masses out of their minds, while passing more draconian laws to erode our freedoms and drain more and more money from the people. Don't be fooled, don't let them control you through fear, and don't let them take your freedoms and money from you based on pseudo-scientific fear-mongering. "Scientists" don't know ANYTHING for certain! They can only make educated guesses as have I in this and prior articles. I believe that Gaia will experience a Geomagnetic jump at the end of its current Geomagnetic excursion, not a Geomagnetic reversal.
Round and Round She Goes; When She Stops Only Gaia And God Knows
Whichever scenario occurs, the Earth's axis and rotation will adjust to a new position on the planet. In Scenario 1 and 3., Siberia may become the new North Pole and Australia may become the new South Pole. In this scenario, the areas around the new North and South Poles will begin to form new ice sheets and glaciers. The Jet Stream and Oceanic currents will shift to new locations causing different weather patterns. Birds, fish and land/ocean mammals will adapt to new migration patterns. The equator and will be in a new location and orientation, and all lines of latitude and longitude will be in different locations and orientations. The Sun will rise and set in a new orientation on the Earth's surface.
We have been observing the melting of the polar ice caps, glaciers and mountain snow pack for decades. We are witnessing the confusion of migrating birds, fish, and land/sea mammals as they effort to adjust to the shifting of the magnetic poles as well as man's interference with the magnetic lines of force. And we are experiencing the effects of increased and changing weather patterns. It is said that in the approaching ice age, the snow line will drop down to the 38th parallel (currently through the center of the United States), however, the 38th parallel, as with all lines of latitude, will be in different locations and orientations from where they are today. If the North Magnetic Pole continues its present course, moving away from the United States and towards Siberia, the 38th latitude will end up north of its present location and tilted southwest to northeast of it present orientation. In this scenario, it is possible that the North America that remains above water will either stay approximately the same temperature or become slightly more temperate.
Man is just now learning about the great cosmic cycles of our galaxy that Gaia and its Solar System are a part of. There are cycles within cycles. There are solar systems within solar systems. Our solar system is one of seven solar systems orbiting around the super-solar system of Pleiades. There are galaxies within galaxies. The Pleiades is considered a minor galaxy which resides at the rim of the Milky Way galaxy, and it is said that the Pleiades constellation is at the center of our universe. Well the center has to be somewhere. There are universes above, below and beside our own. Our Earth experiences a 24,000 year cycle with minor cycles of 10,000 years, 2,000 years, 10,000 years and then 2,000 years. A 10,000 year period of day/night cycles is followed by a two 2,000 year periods of continuous light (without night or darkness) and then the cycle repeats itself. The 2,000 year period of light is produced by Earth moving into a cosmic cloud of light photons. This is a cold light. This photon light nullifies the sun's light, the light of all other stars, and the reflected light of all planets and moons. During this period of light, the temperature will drop enough to cause an ice-age in the northern hemisphere down to approximately the 38th parallel and conversely in the southern hemisphere. We are now experiencing at the end of the 10,000 year cycle of day/night (Light and Darkness) and are poised to enter the 2,000 year period of light. Earth is on the outer edge of the Photon cycle, also called the Great Barrier. Light photons have been entering Earth's atmosphere since the 1970's. These incoming photons are a higher frequency light than man is currently used to which are similar to the frequency of X-rays. They are largely responsible for the increase in the rise of skin cancers and the campaign for using UV resistant sunglasses. As the U.S. government is keeping this cosmic phenomenon from the people of the world, it has explained the rises in skin cancer with lies and distortions such as "holes in the ozone layer" and "man-caused global warming". In order to survive this incoming higher-frequency light, man must raise his body frequency to a level matching the incoming frequencies of these light photons. Most will not. Therefore, there will be many experiencing physical bodies that will not survive this incoming higher frequency radiation, however this it is just what Gaia needs in order to cleanse herself. This cosmic cloud, the Photon Belt, is the mechanism which triggers all major, cyclic ice ages on planet. Today Earth stands at the doorway of entering this New Age of Light. Many people believe it will occur in 2012.
There have been thousands of geomagnetic excursions and/or reversals, thousands of ice ages, and thousands of cosmic cleansings throughout the Gaia's long lifespan. Hopefully, if man, in his foolishness, doesn't destroy the Earth, Earth will survive to cleanse itself of man's pollution and abuse, restore nature and continue to host all present and future lifeforms.
Click on the NOAA website (below) to see the movement of both magnetic poles over the years, since 1600. Note the acceleration which has occurred in more recent years.
Conventional theories for geomagnetic reversals:
Internal events: Many scientists believe that reversals are an inherent aspect of the dynamo theory of how the geomagnetic field is generated. In computer simulations, it is observed that magnetic field lines can sometimes become tangled and disorganized through the chaotic motions of liquid metal in the Earth's core. In some simulations, this leads to an instability in which the magnetic field spontaneously flips over into the opposite orientation. This scenario is supported by observations of the solar magnetic field, which undergoes spontaneous reversals every 9–12 years. However, with the sun it is observed that the solar magnetic intensity greatly increases during a reversal, whereas all reversals on Earth seem to occur during periods of low field strength.
External events: Others, such as Richard A. Muller, believe that geomagnetic reversals are not spontaneous processes but rather are triggered by external events which directly disrupt the flow in the Earth's core. Such processes may include the arrival of continental slabs carried down into the mantle by the action of plate tectonics at subduction zones, the initiation of new mantle plumes from the core-mantle boundary, and possibly mantle-core shear forces resulting from very large impact events. Supporters of this theory hold that any of these events could lead to a large scale disruption of the dynamo, effectively turning off the geomagnetic field. Because the magnetic field is stable in either the present North-South orientation or a reversed orientation, they propose that when the field recovers from such a disruption it spontaneously chooses one state or the other, such that a recovery is seen as a reversal in about half of all cases.
Perhaps both these theories hold a portion of the truth, but perhaps not the whole truth. Remember the non-physical nurturing energies that radiate from the Grandmother of Gaia, the Sun, and more recently from the increasing cleansing radiation from the Photon belt. Earth will not only survive but be transformed by and upgraded through this current Cycle Change, culminating in the greatest cycle change, and so will the surviving members of the human race.
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NOAA website: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/GeomagneticPoles.shtml
Supporting data from The Phoenix Journals, Sumerian texts and Wikipedia.com.
Phoenix Journals http://www.phoenixarchives.com/exprss/1990/0390/01-08.pdf
Video, entitled "Magnetic Reversal of Fortune": http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/national-geographic-channel/specials-1/science-technology/ngc-magnetic-reversal-of-fortune.html
Michael Scallion's Future Map of America www.yellowpages.com/los-angeles-ca/mip/michael-scanlon-design.../map -
Lori Toye's Future Map of America www.baproducts.com/asccustompages/products.asp?categoryid=873