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Back to Turkey
Antalya and other Turkish cities have always been a favorite vacation destination for Israelis. In the past year or so, there has been a significant reducing in Israeli tourism to Turkey, do to some unfortunate diplomatic incidents between the two countries and a few unpleasant statements made by Turkish Prime Minister, Erdoğan, which lead to a cool-down in the Israeli-Turkish relationship . Now, it appears that all is back to normal: figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute point to a 157% increase in the number of Israelis who spent their summer vacation in the "club land" in August.
Read more here.
Israeli dancer to represent Germany in TLV festival
Israeli dancer Nir de Volff, who has been living in Berlin for the past 10 years, was chosen to represent Germany at the "Berlin Dayz" cultural festival in Tel-Aviv. de Volff's show, "Diary of a Lost Decade," will open the festival.
Read more here.
New therapy in brain cancer may make a difference
Each year, approximately 22,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening brain tumor, Glioblastoma, and only about 10 percent of them live five years or longer after diagnosis. A recent Israeli discovery of a cancer-driving protein could lead to a new weapon in fighting this deadly disease.
Read more here.
Israelis and Palestinians united by the small screen
When the word being used to describe Israeli-Palestinian relationship is "conflict," it is always refreshing to hear about events bringing both sides together. The airing of a television movie, for example. "Under the Same Sun," a film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, was broadcast simultaneously on Wednesday on Israel's Channel 2 and the Palestinian Ma'an television stations. The film, which was produced by an Israeli and directed by a Palestinian, was shot in the West Bank and in east Jerusalem and stars actors from both Israel and the Palestinian territory.
Read more here.
Natalie Portman is back home
Jerusalem-born Oscar winner Natalie Portman is currently staying in Israel, working on her directorial debut. Portman will direct and star in a film adaptation of an autobiographical novel by Israeli author Amos Oz. The film, "A Tale of Love and Darkness," will be filmed in Jerusalem.
Read more here.
Gadot is back on Fast and Furious
Israeli actress and model, Gal Gadot, signed a contract with the Fast and Furious production to appear in the seventh film in the series. Gadot has been a part of the action films series' cast since the fourth film, which was released in 2009. She is playing Gisele Harabo, one of the leading roles.
Read more here.
A simpler way to learn Hebrew
A new Israeli startup provides Hebrew learners worldwide a simpler, friendlier way to learn Hebrew. Lingua.ly is a website which teaches Hebrew, alongside other languages, by using quizzes, voice-overs, practice exercises, games, and constant reinforcement.
Nursing video became more popular than expected
They call us "the Zionist devil," and spent many years trying to kill as many Israelis as possible, but turns out we can also do good for the Arab countries surrounding us. Breastfeeding training videos in Arabic by Clalit Health Services, an Israeli health maintenance organization, are gaining tremendous popularity in Arab countries.
Read more here.
China-Israel relationship tightens
Li Ka Shing, the richest man in Asia, donated 130$ to the Technion- Israel technological institution, to build a research center in China. The new center, to be called the Technion Guangdong Institute of Technology (TGIT), will be located on its own 330,000 square meter campus to be built by the local government, while the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) will fund projects and programs at the new center.
Read more here.
Where does the international humanitarian aid to PA go?
This week I encountered this very disturbing video that shows that the Palestinian Authority, which receives more humanitarian aid per-capita more than any other place in the world, uses the money for all the wrong purposes.
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October 4, 2013 | 12:18 pm
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Limonana is a cold Israeli beverage, and an ideal summer afternoon delight! Its name is a combination of "Limon," which is "Lemon" in Hebrew, and "Nana," which is a type of Spearmint leaves.
Summer is almost over, which means now is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cup of Limonana, right before we put our shorts and bathing suits back in storage… All you need is lemons, mint (nana) leaves, water, ice (you can grind it to improve the taste) and sugar. Much like lemonade, only so much better!
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October 2, 2013 | 1:42 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
A moment of honesty: Netanyahu's speech yesterday confused me. As I watched it, I truly had no idea how I felt about it. On one hand, I knew Netanyahu is a gifted rhetorician, and that his speeches, giving his previous experience as the Israeli ambassador to the UN. Are usually smartly planned. On the other hand, I couldn't help but feeling he is making Israel seem unreachable to peace in the eyes of the international community.
I knew he was smart to call world leaders to keep their eyes open and not jump into bed with the enemy. I also knew that Iran has a new leader who is reaching out for peace (at least publicly,) and that Israel is turning its back. I felt a slight inconvenience watching Netanyahu, the person that's on that stage represents all of Israel and not only his electorate, showing a great amount of infantility in front of the whole world. I wanted him to say that Israel wants peace, but simply suggests those who negotiates with Iran to keep an eye open for any suspicious activity. I wanted him to show the slightest effort to not completely ignore the direction to which the world is heading anyway.
Those thoughts baffled me even more, because as an Israeli, I am fully aware of the many dangers lying in the Iranian realm. I remember all the smiles meant to cover up a desire to rule the world. I remember the many calls expressing willingness to erase Israel off the map. I remember the many times in which US presidents swore that they will not tolerate a nuclear Iran.
My wanting to resolve this conflict led me to the one place where all problems are being solved – Facebook. I threw the ball to my friends' court and asked them for their opinions on the recently viewed speech. While the response was impressive, the public's opinion seemed to be as split as mine. Claims for both sided collided and tenths of comments long debated were held. My Facebook friends represented a wide range of political opinions, and new claims were acknowledged.
One firmly claimed that Netanyahu's role here is not to negotiate with Iran, but to present a perspective less "soft" than Obama's in order to balance the public's opinion. Another replied that Netanyahu made Israel look like a war-seeker, and that Netanyahu should have at least pretended he is open to the possibility of an agreement with the Iranians. Someone else ruled out everybody's claims with the firm statement that Netanyahu has no actual effect on the decision and that this speech means nothing.
Today's papers provided another proof of the public's split opinions on that speech. For almost each columnist condemning Netanyahu, was one that praised him. For each claim on Israel's unwillingness to reach for peace, was a reminder of Iran's previous contribution to the evil side of the world. I suppose that I was not the only one to be confused about the speech, but now, when all the talking is done, it is time for us all to unite in demanding some action. After all the speeches and the headlines, it is our leaders' time to deliver results and our job to make sure they do.
September 30, 2013 | 12:09 pm
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A moment of humor
Iranian President Rouhani acknowledged the Holocaust and then backed down. The Israeli embassy in Washington decided to respond with humor, and made a new LinkedIn page for him… The parody LinkedIn page refers to Rouhani as "President of Iran, Expert Salesman, PR Professional and Nuclear Proliferation Advocate." Among the president's skills listed on the page are "Weapons of Mass Destruction," "Ballistics," and "Military Justice."
Read more here.
Star struck Israel
A delegation of American actors –including the stars of popular television series "Dexter," "Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters," "Sullivan & Son," "Hell on Wheels" and "Caroline in the City" – arrived in Israel for a visit. The stars are arriving in Israel as part of a PR project called "America's Voices in Israel," which aims to bolster Israel's image in the United States by encouraging visits of American celebrities and making them friends of Israel.
Read more here.
Another Israeli creation in the States
After Homeland, In Treatment, Mother's Day and many more, another Israeli creation is making its way to American television. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) has ordered a script for a pilot episode based on Guy Meroz and Daniel Lappin's book, "My Lesser Half." The book tells the story of two overweight friends who decide to start a diet. Eventually only one of them succeeds.
Read more here.
ReWalk becoming big in Asia
ReWalk is an Israeli invention, helping paraplegics walk again. Argo Medical Technologies, which stand behind this life changing system, announced on a strategic partnership with Japanese robotics leader Yaskawa, signifying the Israel-based company's biggest investment to date and opening it to key Asian markets.
Read more here.
Making Soccer more reachable
Israeli Football (soccer) Association's head and his Palestinian counterpart met in Zurich on Monday in a session chaired by FIFA President Sepp Blatter. He has pledged to help ease travel restrictions imposed by Israel, which cites security concerns. According to the recent agreement, the Israeli and Palestinian Football Associations will each appoint a liaison officer to facilitate the movement of players in and out of the Palestinian territories.
Read more here.
Cashless Israel?
In an attempt to prevent tax evasions, the Israeli government is seeking to severely limit the use of cash. Therefore, in a recent meeting, the government decided to appoint a committee tasked with investigating ways to limit the use of cash in the Israeli economy. One of the possible solutions is a new paying method allowing people to pay via their Smartphones.
Read more here.
Hiking in memory of terror victims
More than 60 adults and children participated in the Kilometer for Koby hike on the fifth day of Sukkot, walking along the Israel Trail and Burma Road to raise funds in memory of terror victim Koby Mandell. Over $5,000 was raised during the hike to support the Koby Mandell Foundation, which provides healing programs for families struck by terrorism.
Read more here.
Learning "street Hebrew"
Join linguist Guy Sharett on a trip to Tel- Aviv, and learn Hebrew slang, history and culture from the graffiti in the streets.
September 27, 2013 | 1:42 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Sari Doveh is a photographer and a painter, living in Haifa. She began her art and literature studies at the University of Haifa were she was a photojournalist. She completed her MA in Arts in the Wayne State Uni. In Detroit. After graduation, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she co-produced "Hamekomon" and "Jewish Life" newspapers. After her Canadian adventure, Doveh moved back to her home, Israel, and continued to document her life with her camera.
One of photography series, The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, won a contest in Luxemburg in 2010. In an interview with Israelife she says: "I started my series The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden after seeing Masacchio's fresco The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The two figures describe a crucial moment of life that was enchanting for my imagination. Their movement, the emotions but also an almost flat architecture behind, and Masacchio's vanishing point. I wanted to explore it with my photography and lighten that moment from my perspective. I have used long exposure black and white film to create the figures, and then captured a second layer. These are my visual "sculptures" of light, a ghostly self-portrait. They reflect my belief that life is fragile (underscored by living in Israel) and we are here to enjoy The Garden that comprises it until we are expelled."
" My art is the sum-total of me - a trinity that is equal parts woman, mother and Israeli. It is my hope that those who look at my work will come away with a greater understanding of my world as well as their own. Each piece that I create reflects an intense grid of thought balanced with color and composition that sometimes hints of the untamed or humorous."
You can visit Doveh's website here. Take a look at some of her creations:
From The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden
A documentation of Jerusalem, a combination of acrylic and photography, was dedicated by Doveh to her parents, Holocaust survivors
Urban Landscape
September 25, 2013 | 9:57 am
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Last Friday, Reuters reported that IDF soldiers "threw sound grenades at a group of diplomats, aid workers and locals in the occupied West Bank, and yanked a French diplomat out of the truck before driving away with its contents." The Diplomat, Marion Castaing, was quoted saying: "They dragged me out of the truck and forced me to the ground with no regard for my diplomatic immunity. This is how international law is being respected here."
According to the report, Khirbet Al-Makhul, where this incident occurred, "was home to about 120 people. The army demolished their ramshackle houses, stables and a kindergarten on Monday after Israel's high court ruled that they did not have proper building permits." And added that "Israeli soldiers stopped the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivering emergency aid on Tuesday and on Wednesday IRCS staff managed to put up some tents but the army forced them to take the shelters down."
This article was posted on a website of an international news agency, which is supposed to be impartial. However, it is nothing but another biased news report that serves the anti-Israeli propaganda. Time and time again, foreign media fall into the anti-Israeli web of lies and instead of being a messenger of truth, the guardian of democracy; it disguises opinions and biased points of view as solid facts.
This report only shows part of the truth, conveniently matching the message Reuters wanted to pass along: Israel as a vicious ruler, whose army takes illegal and inhumane action in the name of democracy. This is yet another attempt to demonize the IDF, its soldiers, and the country it represents and fights for. The truth is, the foreign diplomats' attempt to erect tents in the area was an illegal act, for the Supreme Court ruled building there was illegal. When people are disgracing a Supreme Court rule in a democratic state, any state, what should the state do? Stop the illegal act. Israel is not different than any other democratic state. Therefore, IDF soldiers arrived, but the activists teased them, violently objected while throwing stones and striking the soldiers. Accordingly, the security personnel contained the violence with riot dispersal means, and that was enough to feed the foreign media's need for targeting the IDF. Pictures of the French diplomat lying on the ground with soldiers surrounding her, aiming a gun at her forehead were published, and the public was fed with a story of a strong army preventing humanitarian aid from innocent Palestinians.
Reuters assumed that no one will ask any questions. They assumed that no one will care that the gun in the picture is not really aimed at the diplomat, or that she and her fellow foreign diplomats bused their diplomatic privileges, or that the IDF soldiers are 18 and 19 year old teenagers who were trained to defend and protect, not to offend. As readers, we tend to accept news reports as solid, impartial truth, but we must remember that news are created by people with certain opinions. When it comes to Israel, the media enjoys feeding us with lies or partial truths, and sell us the story of an aggressor and a victim. It is a story readers find easy to "swallow," instead of the very complicated truth.
The IDF exists to protect us, the citizens of Israel, from the enemies surrounding us and wishing that there will be no Israel. Time and time again, they have publicly called for our deaths, and our high school graduates sacrifice three years of their lives and recruit the army to prevent it from happening. IDF soldiers are trained to protect, defend and keep us safe, not to abuse innocents. If and when a soldier forgets his role in the IDF, he is being punished accordingly, for the IDF has zero tolerance for such actions.
What we need to do is always remember to ask the right questions, and reveal the real story behind the headlines. But we mustn't stop there! We have to share the truth with others, so that those who haven't asked themselves the right questions will also know the whole truth.
September 23, 2013 | 12:10 pm
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Shared agriculture
Cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The Israeli and Palestinian Agriculture Ministries agreed to revive some of the joint committees formed in the 1990s under the Oslo Accords, which were frozen 13 years ago. The ministries also decided to join forces in establishing a regional center for agronomic cooperation.
Read more here.
BDS?! Not on our watch!
We all already know this, but cooperation is always a better solution than rivalry. This way, everybody is a winner. Hani Alami, a Palestinian entrepreneur, has purchased Alvarion, an Israeli telecommunications company, for 10.5 million dollars.
Read more here.
A new Israeli startup on its way to the top
A new Israeli startup, Curiyo, is a browser add-on that allows users to get more information about just about anything on the web, using dynamic contextual technology they can live with. How does it work? When the user hovers their mouse over the line, they see a question mark, and clicking on that symbol activates a pop-up box that provides more information about the term.
What happens when the grandson of former Defense Minister visits Ramallah?
One big mess. Journalist Lior Dayan, grandson of former Defense Minister, Moshe Dayan, visited Ramallah as part of an Israeli Docu-reality television series, in order to check out the nightlife of the Palestinian city. He posed as a Polish tourist but was recognized and caused quite a commotion.
Read more here.
Happy after all
We are surrounded by enemies, our beaches are more polluted, the country is becoming more and more crowded, and yet we are happy! According to an annual report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israelis are living longer, happier lives than ever before.
Read more here.
Israelis scientists offer a solution to famine
Another Israeli idea than can change the world for the better: an Israeli team of scientists has developed a new technology which may enable crops to weather draughts worldwide, thus minimizing famine and strife.
Read more here.
WiFi in TLV
Finally, in happened! Tel-Aviv now offers citywide WiFi . 60 hotspots deployed across the city allow residents and guests to surf the Internet for free. Twenty additional wireless access points will be added later on, the Municipality said in a statement.
Read more here.
Wiki Israel
The online database's "Wiki Loves Monuments" international photography competition is currently underway. The contest runs September 15 through October 15, simultaneously in 46 countries, so if you visited Israel recently and took some good photos of Israeli heritage sites, feel free to submit!
Read more here.
September 20, 2013 | 1:35 pm
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Koby Aflalo's music must be listened to with eyes closed. Only then, you can feel his beautiful voice surrounding you, touching your heart and clenching your stomach. The perfect combination of beautiful voice, deep words and touching lyrics, makes him one of the most successful Israeli singers nowadays, which songs taking over our radio stations.
Aflalo started to write not long after finishing his service in the IDF. In 2006, he released his first single, Ba Min Hashtika (Coming from the silence.) It wasn't an instant hit, but intrigued the ears of the audience and the critics. After releasing his second single, Yam Harachaming (Sea of mercy,) there was no doubt that this newcomer will become a big star. In 2009, he released his second album, BaYom Hachi Bahir (On the brightest day,) and in 2012, his third album, Zhorat Kanaf (The one who has a white and pure wing) was released. All three albums contained Number One hits.
Ma She'Halev Sheli Bachar (What my heart chose)- My personal favorite
Michtav LeAchi (A letter to my brother)- with Elai Botner
Shir Ga'aguim (A song of longing)
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Capitol Center
123 Summers Street,
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Built circa 1912, the Plaza Theatre presented 10-20-30 cent vaudeville and stage plays. Destroyed by fire around 1922, it was extensively redesigned and rebuilt with movies in mind. For many years, as the Capitol Theatre, it was noted for its exceptional sound and picture (the screen was carefully curved to counteract distortion). The last major film to play the Capitol Theatre was the premiere of "Star Wars".
The theater closed a few years later, in the mid-1970's. A private group began restoration in the 1980's with the intent of opening the theater as a performing arts center, but capitalization was insufficient. The building was donated as a tax loss to West Virginia State University, which now calls it the Capitol Center.
The only regular performances are the Sunday services of River Ridge Church, which lacks a building of its own.
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In the Fifties the Capitol Theater, and other properties in Charleston, were owned by the Middleberg family. Their nephew, Kelly Reed was my best friend in High School. We would see free movies and explore backstage. The, then new, CinemaScope screen was awesome. What a wonderful old movie palace. I'll never forget it. Thanks Kelly.
Jack Whittaker
Palm Springs, California
Here is a June 1950 ad from the Charleston Gazette:
I'll never forget my father taking me to The Capitol Theater for the premier of Star Wars over 30 years ago.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
Plaza Theatre (added 1985 – Building – #85003408)
Also known as Capitol Theater
123 Summers St., Charleston
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Wiggins,P. Norwood
Architectural Style: Classical Revival
Area of Significance: Architecture, Performing Arts
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Business, Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function: Theater
Here are my photos of the interior and exterior of the theatre. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nessachan/sets/72157626951557681/
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Laura Hand anchors CNY Central's Weekend Today in Central New York.
Dan Maffei and Ann Marie Buerkle
SYRACUSE -- The congressional campaign has focused on campaign ads this week, but Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle and Dan Maffei both say they know jobs and the economy are important issues for voters.
Welch Allyn, which employs 13,000 people in Skaneateles, plans to lay off 45 employees as part of a 10 percent corporate reduction over the next three years.
When the company made the announcement last month it blamed ObamaCare, specifically the 2.3 percent medical devices tax that would add to the cost of doing business.
When asked about this issue, Maffei told CNY Central that he opposed the tax. "I worked very closely with Welch Allyn against this tax. I support the full repeal of it," says Maffei.
Buerkle told CNY Central that she believes we can repeal the tax. "We just have to have the right people in place and in office to repeal that tax," says Buerkle.
An act of Congress won't be enough for Welch Allyn. When asked if a repeal would stop the job cuts, a company spokesman said the short answer is no.
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PPACA Rules on Wellness Programs Could Push Participation
New proposed rules for wellness programs that were released last week under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act don't break much new ground, but they will likely provide the framework and clarity that will encourage more employers to participate, observers say.
"It's a good starting point," says Stephanie A. Mills, MD, president and CEO of Baton Rouge, LA–based Franciscan Health and Wellness Services, Inc. "It's the floor, and maybe a few walls, [and] some more structure and definition. I believe that it can be instrumental in providing clarity for the path forward for employers and decreasing that anxiety to jump into this by addressing the top concerns that employers have."
Within the overall framework of the wellness program guidelines, Mills says she has so far found "no major surprises."
"Overall, for those of us who are supporting wellness programs, this is well in line with the best-practice approach," she says. "There are pros and cons, as there are with any new regulations, and we will learn more as we go into the details, but at first glance it seems to be a positive for employers and individuals."
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This is a fun and hard route that will prepare you for using all of those J-tree friction holds that you would not think could keep you on. The crux is relatively short and the climb may be a little easy at the given grade, at least if you TR it. In the attached picture, the line is essentially where the climber is rapping off. Approach and begin climbing as for Double Cross. When Double-Cross moves up and left, Route 499 moves out right to a set of seams just above a dark bulge. These opening moves where the line separates are relatively easy (5.8) and I suppose more than one non-vigilant leader has been mistakenly sucked onto the wrong line. I would not want to lead this line though, as the climbing gets more difficult and insecure as the route progresses, and protection is not be available. Climb the seam to its top, about 45' off of the start, and comtinue straight up on the face above, past a horizontal and onward through a few more short seams, just to the right of a dark section of rock. This is the crux of the route. Crimp, smear and sidepull. From the crux, head up through a shallow concave feature to the ledge/belay as shared with Double Cross. To descend, rap from the anchors above the route. Side-note: I tried this right after applying sunscreen on a hot sunny day and got to a crux climp that just would not stick, as my sweaty-oily hands baked and slipped each time. The rock was so good and the friction was so high (with the exception of on my hands) that I got the crux with a contortionist-looking toe-hook to the right, in front of my face, which held me for a dead-point! An subsequent ascent on my next trip to J-tree made this feel much better, however, WITHOUT the sunscreen.
This climb is generally top-roped from the anchors above Double Cross. If you do this, PLEASE use runners and biners as necessary to not interfere with or wear out the anchors so that others can use them safely now and in the future.
Does anyone know why there is only one bolt on this climb? This would be an engaging lead with one or two more bolts. The hardest moves are currently unprotectable.
Originally an aid route that was later freed on TR then lead (not sure who lead it first but it's been led a number of times). True, it would be a better (and safer) lead with another bolt or two but it has been done the way it is. That said the people I know who've led it wouldn't care either way. Ultimately it is probably fine as it is - a good TR after doing Double Cross or some other route nearby.
Engaging, delicate and balancy. Crux is well above the solitary bolt, which would make it an "R"-rated lead.
A fantastic route with really fun movement. Lots of liebacking and balancy face moves. Would be a great lead if a bolt protected the crux. Currently, a fall from the crux would be an ankle breaker, as your last piece would be in a horizontal some 10-15' below the crux and right above a slabbier section. I feel this may be a bit soft for the 11b grade and would propose that it felt closer to 10d, maybe 11a. But what do I know... I haven't led it (and won't have the cahones to do so unless another bolt appears on it)!
Not sure but that crux section looks like it's had a lot of "shedding" going on. Anyone who climbed it a few years ago been on it recently? I'd be interested to know if the crux has gotten harder. As it is, I think it fits the rating pretty well - though I would never lead it with the protection available now.
TR'ed this route last January and it was pretty stout for someone not used to climbing on J Tree Granite. My friend attempted to lead it and fell at the crux twice. It wasn't the above mentioned ankle breaker, but he did have a pretty sore behind after slamming into the lower slab section. The pro in the horizontals is good, and if you get sketched on lead, you can always traverse left and finish on double cross.


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Im working on a 2 door mc call reach in frigerator that has mp-39 in it and im wondering what the superheat should be . Thanks in advance .
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What it should be, only McCall knows. 10 degrees for an evap SH is probably in the ballpark. This of course is with the box at temp. The refrigerant type has little to do if any on what equipment SH should be. MP39 is a pretty good replacement and works well in most apps I've seen.
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Bad Day at
Black Rock (1955)
Anybody who thinks noir requires rain-slick, midnight city streets needs to see Bad Day At Black Rock, a film which proves that
the glaring sun on a baked-dry desert town can provide all the meanness of any urban
jungle. This fascinating, bitter drama etches a portrait of American racism and
misanthropy in pure acid. The theme of anti-Japanese bias which was so lauded in the novel
Snow Falling On Cedars
(if not the static film
adaptation) shows up here, just ten years after World War II.
Spencer Tracy plays a nearly silent man with one arm and, apparently,
one black suit. He arrives in Black Rock looking for a man named Komoko, who lived nearby
until the local sociopath (chillingly played by Robert Ryan) set his house on fire and
shot him. The whole town (all ten of them) knows everything that happened. The pathetic
excuse for a sheriff never bothered to arrest anyone, and Ryans two thugs (Ernest
Borgnine and Lee Marvin, in a role menacing even by Marvins standards) keep
everybody else cowering.
The film is beautifully shot in CinemaScope; the endless desert vistas,
and Black Rocks few beaten buildings, are forecasts of Clint Eastwoods High Plains Drifter
and Walter Hills Last Man Standing.
The score, by Andre Previn, is the films one flawits quite often
obtrusive, but fortunately it never totally overpowers the action.
Bad Day At Black Rock
isnt a mystery, its a drama. Everyone knows what happened. Its only a
question of how long before Tracy does something about it. The tension is nearly
unbearable as he walks through the town, asking questions that dont have good
answers. He's stalked at every step by the eyes of the locals, each one consumed either by
hate or fear. When the inevitable destruction comes, its as sudden and unadorned as
real-life violence. Theres no exhilaration in it; director John Sturges (who was
nominated for an Academy Award for this film) isnt even a little bit interested in
the all-American movie theme of redemption through bloody revenge. Tracy is simply pushed
as far as he can be, and finally he has had all hes going to take, and he gives back
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A billionaire Internet mogul has awarded a record US$27 million to nine physicists for their work on fundamental theory. Yuri Milner, who has made his fortune investing in social-media companies, announced the new Fundamental Physics Prize this morning. The winners work on difficult problems ranging from the Universe's early inflation to string theory (see box).
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At 50 years old, Milner is something of an overnight sensation in California's Silicon Valley. In the past three years, he has invested heavily in social-media companies including Twitter, Facebook and Spotify. Today his various investment funds are worth an estimated $12 billion, and his private worth is set at $1 billion.
He created the prize out of a love of theoretical physics, which he studied at Moscow State University and the Russian Academy of Sciences during the 1980s and early 1990s. The initial prizewinners were chosen by Milner himself. Unlike other awards, such as the Nobel Prize, the new award can be given to theorists whose ideas have not yet been supported by data. The goal is to reward groundbreaking concepts that are driving theoretical thinking forward.
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Good morning! With the intention to run my chessprogram on a beowulf to be constructed here (starting with 2 dual-k7 machines here) i better get some good advice on which network to buy. Only interesting thing is how fast each node can read out 64 bytes randomly from RAM of some remote cpu. All nodes do that simultaneously. The faster this can be done the better the algorithmic speedup for parallel search in a chess program (property of YBW, see publications in journal of icga: www.icga.org). This speedup is exponential (or better you get punished exponential compared to single cpu performance). Which network cards considering my small budget are having lowest latencies can be used? quadrics/dolphin seems bit out of pricerange. Myrinet is like 684 euro per card when i altavista'ed online and i wonder how to get more than 2 nodes to work without switch. Perhaps there is low cost switches with reasonable low latency? Please note MPI is probably what i'll use, though i keep finding online information about 'gamma'. Is that faster latency than MPI implementations? Note normal 1Gbit cards for normal network traffic. Each node is a SMP or NUMA node and not only multiprocessor also multithreaded. I welcome any advice, Best regards, Vincent Vincent Diepeveen
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"地理位置非常方便"Hotels.com 住客于 2012年02月03日做过点评
"Austin机场附近价廉物美的酒店"Hotels.com 住客于 2011年09月28日做过点评
"Carefull - this hotel is really a motel"
horrible room.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"previous guests ratings pretty accurate"
beds good in a shoddily cared for motel,if needed for more than one night we would have found alternative,very musty,carperting stained,dirty windows and curtainsHotels.com 真实住客点评
"An older La Quinta"
This is a motel, while most of the La Quintas are hotels. It is in a seedy part of town off I-35, not far from downtown, but heavy traffic to and from. It is a bargain price for a near-downtown Austin location and was adequate for a night or two on the road. Compare it to a Motel 6.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
A 10 minute ride to downtown Convention site in a taxi proved to be the key to my stay as the Interstates would have been a nightmare as it was in gridlock, had I rented a car. Well worth the stay and accessibility to two restaurants within 500 steps of the front door of the hotel.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Strong smoke smell"
The smoke smell was so strong it permeated in the blankets and sheets and gave my wife and daughter a headache. The manager was friendly and offered us a different room but we decided not to stay our second scheduled night and came home early.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Comfy bed"
Just stayed overnight, but the beds were soft and the room was quite. I read the reviews and this place maybe alittle old but it a good room for the price. I would diffently go back.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Very dirty room.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
The carpet appeared to not have been vacuumed in quite some time. The bathroom floors and tube were not adequately cleaned. Plus the room smelled of cigarettes.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Non-smoking room reeked of smoke. Shower drain was clogged. These are both VERY ANNOYING when checking in at 12am and expecting to have a shower and a good night's sleep.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Pricey for what you get, but there during ACL weekend so all places charge more. Fair quality. Room service was strange. Made one bed (Double beds in room) and took dirty towels, but didn't replace towels or do anything else to clean the room. Most staff was friendly. Not horrible (not as bad as motel 6 down the street) but Won't stay there again. The […] immediate area is not nice. easy bus to the city is a plus. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"No complaints but nothing to write home about"
To be honest, I think the worst part about my stay was reading the reviews about this place. It's really not a bad place to spend a couple nights; the beds were comfy and there was coffee available when we got up. It's not a high end hotel, but we were never planning on spending much time in the room anyway. I think what has bothered past guests is […] that the hotel is just kind of old. Plus the people that work there were all really nice. All in all, I was pretty happy with my stay. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Do not stay here!!"
the towels were filthy! The toilet was filthy! ice machine was broken. we paid $150 per night at this hotel and it was clearly not worth it. It was close where we needed to be for ACL but that was the only convenience.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Good enough"
Not all La Quinta's are created equal. This one was run down but more to the point was dirty! For instance, there was a used washcloth in my shower. I wasn't going to touch it so I decided to see how long it would stay there. I guess the maid didn't want to touch it either. Breakfast was sparse but adequate. I was in Austin for the ACL fest so none […] of this bothered me too much, but I wouldn't return if I was accompanied. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Rooms need to be updated -- bathrooms, A/C unit and carpet specifically. Staff was very friendly. Continental breakfast was good, but needs more sitting area for guests.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Terrible experience and I want my money back"
The toilet and air conditioner in one of our rooms did not work. We were not moved to another room until 11pm. The child in our second room vomited on the bed during the night and there was no one available to bring clean sheets because only the desk clerk was there. So all four of us had to sleep in one room while the second room went unused. I want […] my money back for the second room. The surrounding neighborhood was awful. A crazy man was dancing alone outside and two winos were sitting out front. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Close to all must see sights"
Very friendly staff, very nice rooms, would recommend this Hotel anytime..Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Time for a major renovation"
Far below La Quinta standards. Pleasant staff is the only positive thing observed. This is one old, worn out piece of real estate that is many years past its useful life.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Crack house isn't harsh enough of a title"
This was the absolute worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Upon arrival the front desk informed us it would be just a second as they needed to take the air purifier out of our room. I asked why there was an air purifier in our room and she said they had a guest smoking in it. When we got to our room the musk was unbearable, the room was humid, stank to […] high heaven and on top of it in extremely poor condition. Many of the guest we saw hanging around the room looked very shady and "cracked out". We had to scramble to find another hotel in Austin as there is no way I would stay in that place. This was my last time trying to stay at a La Quinta... 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Basic at best but clean place to lay your head after a rough night out.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Never again"
the room was filthy - and the second room I was given was not much better. The carpets were stained and the bathrooms lacked a lot to be desired.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Don't stay here"
I thought the hotel was dirty and all around a shady place to stay. I won't stay here again EVER.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"A little dated."
Place needs a makeover. Everything was there but needs to be updated by my taste.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Noisy and drunk people outside my room"
Room was clean, could not make coffee in room coffee maker, was missing parts. Friday night was the worse, drunk people outside my room did not get much rest. My coworker 2 doors down did not sleep.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Rooms need a little more detailing, overall stay was good. Great location.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
It was ok. Not impressed and would not want to book this hotel again.Expedia 真实住客点评
"not up to par as expected"
trouble working the room key card on the door.water stain on the ceiling.crumbs on table.long black hajr in ice bucket.shower not cleaned.need to look at the walkway landings for structural integrity.iExpedia 真实住客点评
"Average room"
The room was clean. The tub did not drain and the toilet ran all night. The air conditioner was weak which made it a little warm in the room. It was fine for the price though.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Horrible sevice. Toilets clogged and overflowed ac is in controlled enviroment so therefore it was hot, front desk not very frirndly, it was a nightmare! !!!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Austin oddyssey"
Easy to get to, 331 and 7 buses are nearby. Enjoyed the pool. Worth a few dollars more than the other nearby motels.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Rooms in disrepair"
When we first checked in and got to the room I noticed used tissue on the bed, dirty rags on the table, and a giant paint bucket on the floor. When I called the front desk they said they had no other rooms available, the maintenance man came by to clean te mess and said that the room was not finished being repaired, so there was apparently a lot of […] miscommunication between staff. Also the next morning I noticed that the a/c never turned off so I switched to heat to get the room warmed up and the system was so out of date the coils burned and caused the smoke alarm to go off in the room. I have never had so many issues with a hotel before ever an I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great location on small budget"
Overall the location was great! Needed somewhere close to St Edwards and downtown austin. This was perfect without the big price...short drive to the school and SoCo area. However the smell in the room like fresh paint made my stay uncomfortable. Had the room not smelled stay would have been perfect! I don't need fancy hotel just need pleasant and confident […] location. Overall great on location missed the pleasant because of the strong paint odor 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great location for the price"
The price, convenience, location, and staff were great. We were a little upset regarding the 2 electrical outlets in the room that did not work. For this reason we had to rearrange the room a little to get the refrigerator to a working outlet. Otherwise, we were pleased with our stay.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
dirty floor and bed sheetHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Disappointing stay at La Quinta."
Rooms need remodeling ,patches of sheetrock torn off wall.Breakfast was a joke,can recieve same items at Super 8 for less cost.Expedia 真实住客点评
Great. Clean and comfortable. great Pool Would stay againExpedia 真实住客点评
"Austin Delight"
Great location, service and Mexican Restaurant next door.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Honest Review"
I was satisfied with the room. I was not looking for much though... I was only staying for a night while visiting a friend...Provided me with everything I needed...the sounds of traffic could be heard pretty clearly thoughHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great location to downtown"
For the price and location this motel is a great valueExpedia 真实住客点评
"Everything was Ok except for the internet"
The staff was really nice, room was clean and i have to say that much better than the average hotel in this category, the ac worked really good ( we had more than a 100 degrees during my stay ) , the only real problem was the internet, it worked, was an "open internet / no password needed" deal and i would assume that being so made the thing slow as […] hell, you could read emails but that's about it, skype or youtube were out of the question, i would prefer it if they would alert you before hand that the internet is a "vintage circa 1998 speed" type of thing so people who are really into their laptop/phone web use don't go there expecting more. 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"This hotel was great and the staff was amazing"
The staff at the hotel is great at catering to your needs, they help you out with anything you might need and they are very kind as well!Expedia 真实住客点评
"not again in Austin"
old hotel with no up keep. run down not like most La Quinta'sExpedia 真实住客点评
"Stranded in Austin"
Car trouble brought us to LaQuinta for three nights rather than just one, as planned! It proved to be a convenient and comfortable locale for our "stranded visit"... Thoroughly enjoyed Austin as a result.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
The bed was comfortable, the room was fine. It looked like there might have been mold spots in the shower area. The surrounding neighborhood wasn't the greatest but I didn't spend a lot of time at the hotel since I was in town for a conference that was being held downtown. Favorite part? Texas-shaped waffles at breakfast!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
The staff at La Quinta was professional and courteous. The room was clean and comfortable. The location had easy access to the highway and was not far from down town. I would stay here again.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"No way"
No shampoo, bad breakfast, room smelled a little stale,had to jiggle cable to get tv to work but it was a good tv. All for $89.95 plus. If i was staying for more than 8 hours no way! Otherwise if you just want a place to lay your head than get up and leave it would be ok.Expedia 真实住客点评
"great staff great room just great"
a first time trip to Austin. when I said superb I meant that not in terms of a sherston but in terms of the price point of theb hotel. but the staff really wete superb a blond lady and black haired lady went above and beyond giving me directions to places help with a variety of other things. great job..Expedia 真实住客点评
"The Good, The Bad and the Ugly !!!"
Nothing was good about this except for the STAR you had at the front desk... Jenny was her name. Professional, energetic, fantastic attitude, great smile and went out of her way to be of assistance. She worked in the morning and she did EVERYTHING and with a great attitude.Expedia 真实住客点评
My stay was okay...i left a robe in my room...i called back and inquired if the robe could b mailed to me... I was told that one of the housekeepers had found it and someone would call me back to get my info re address and credit card number for shipping...after day or so, after no phone call, I called back. I was told now that no one could remember […] my robe but they would keep looking. I still have't heard anything else. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Day Trip"
I stayed at this LaQuinta for a stop in Austin for a concert. We checked in got a room that hadn't been cleaned yet. Bed unmade, used towels on the floor and a unflushed toilet. We did get a new room without incident which was great. Then when we came back to our room we couldn't get back into our room because the cards deactivated. When I went to the […] front desk to get it fixed there were four other people in there for the same reason. I asked the front desk clerk does it happen a lot and she said it happens every night. It's great for the price and location especially if the room is just for a quick sleep. And luckily they did fix the situations without a hassel. It was just too much back and forth for just a one night stay. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Nice staff, disgusting bathroom"
The bathroom had hair all over the floor, the tub was dirty, and the floor may was already wetExpedia 真实住客点评
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Pupils from Hopton Primary School organised a fun run this week to help raise £100,000 to buy Knettishall Heath and assure its future as a public park and area of Special Scientific Interest.
Eight year old pupil Ashley Baker helped to organise the fun run, which came on the heels of news that public donations had reached the £100,000 milestone.
Ashley told the Diss Express: "I really like Knettishall Heath and, if I have children, I want my children to be able to play there like me. I like to visit Knettishall Heath with my friends in the summer, and my favourite bit is going down on the bank near the river to build mud pools and barricades."
Fundraising efforts included Green Party councillor Mark Ereira-Guyer taking a dip in the icy waters of the little Ouse, as well as an enormous number of local residents sending in donations, which led to the £100,00 being raised in less than three weeks.
Julian Roughton, chief executive of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, told the Bury Free Press: "Reaching £100,000 so quickly is a huge achievement and we want to thank everyone for their support. Well over 1,000 people sent in donations and many included memories and stories about Knettishall Heath and its importance to their family."
Further donations can be made via 01473 890089 or to Suffolk Wildlife Trust.


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"Away from stress"
We get there on the off season time, time to do some maintenance to the place. The place is a little paradise away from the stress life we face every day. Our major concern was the limited choices in the menu. Close the sea we expected more variety of fresh sea food; for that you need to drive a little (25-30 min) to find a nice place to eat.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Close to the beautiful areas"
The hotel is nice. The pool is excellent and the food is good. The bar need to be open late.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Worst experience!!"
I went with my boyfriend and another couple and when we get to the hotel expecting our two villas they only had one ready because the gave the other one to other people... We were very dissapointed and expected at least a same quality villa/room but they pretended for us to stay in a lower quality room with no refund or discount. Also they didn't have […] a front desk employee during nights, they only had a security guard with NO hospitality or front desk experience!!! We did not accept the inferior quality room so the owner said that if we did not like the room we could leave the premises. Since we did not accept all their negativity we left the hotel and stayed in other place! I will NOT recommend this place to anyone!! もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"it is ok"
It is ok. It is very calm and relaxing environment, but it is pricey!!!Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Not a relaxing place, too bad"
I went to Bahia Salinas on my honeymoon, luckily only for one night. The place has ridiculous rules: $100 fine if you move the furniture in your room (!!!), no coolers on the premise whatsoever, 25% of your total bill fine if you leave the light or AC on in your room while gone, swimming pools with strictly enforced and short hours of operation, and […] no drinks at the pool or on the deck. Not to mention that it's in a very remote location and the onsite restaurants and bars close early and open late. On the upside, the grounds are beautiful and the staff in contact with guests are very pleasant, but there seems to be a major problem coming from the top down at this resort. I saw a manager yell at employees simply for chatting after their shift. All this strictness made the place feel tense and restrictive not relaxing and cozy. Bahia Salinas could be a premier destination for its region, it's got the right layout, land, and infrastructure, instead because of bad management and weird rules it just feels sad, old fashioned, and in decline. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"I would stay again"
Staff was friendly room pretty clean they should pain the pool it give the impression that has mildew in it other than that its beautifulExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Nice place!"
Nice place with nice people. food excellent. view out of the villa 4 perfect. only one thing: sunlounge's at the beach need new textiles :-). ps: don't forget the mosquito spray...Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"great quiet beautiful place for ind, couples.fam."
great view, spectacular beach nearby! Beautiful bar, restaurant, flora & fauna in a nature reserve, friendly and helpful staff, quiet surroundings, availability of night life in nearby towns. We have been to Bahia Salinas before, loved it this trip and will return with friends and family in the future.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Holiday Retreat"
Stayed over the New Year to rest and did just that! Grounds and hotel amenities help you relax. Nearby Playa Sucia was beautiful! Local Dining establishments offer PR staples- don't be afraid to try! Food at the hotel is kind of restricted as "buffets" are totally controlled by staff and really no seconds!! You cannot use the beach at the hotel because […] it's a mangrove. Room is clean, pretty, yet bathroom had no window or fan. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Very relaxing small resort hotel."
The staff at Bahia Salinas were outstanding. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The hotel has an "old carribean" charm, not glitzy like larger and newer resorts, which is a plus for me. Wow, the sunsets!! The location couldn't be more beautiful and the grounds are very well maintained. Lots of comfortable seating areas scattered around the grounds. […] Infinity edge pool sits within a few yards of the ocean and the cabanas are great. The restaurant also sits right on the water so it was also a nice place to hang out. I would not recommend purchasing the food plan as it is more limited than the regular menu. Food was okay, not great. We were in a second floor deluxe room overlooking the pool and ocean. The room was adequate but curiously absent were night tables on either side of the bed. Also no venting fan in bathroom, nor hairdryer (which is really no big deal). Overall, I would recommend Bahia Salinas and would go back there again. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Beach get-away"
Very nice well-maintained property with a good on-site restaurant. Also a very short drive or walk from Playa Sucia and the Cabo Rojo lighthouse which are not to be missed. Lots of nice lounge areas around the pool and bar areas as well. On-site parking. Also about a 35 minute drive to Parguera and bio-bay tours.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
Wonderfull, excellentHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Beautiful remote location; great for relaxing"
My husband, 2 kids (6 and 13) and I traveled to Bahia Salinas for 3 nights the week of July 4. We would definitely go back again. The positives: * The location is beautiful. The salt flats nearby are gorgeous, with lots of bird life. Make sure you do a short hike at the salt flats visitors center. * Great place for relaxing. We let the kids play in […] the pool while adults just watched the changing colors in the bay. * Restaurant: We ate delicious dinners overlooking the bay and watching the sun set. * Rooms: Rooms are very spacious and clean. * Bahia Sucia. The beach in the nearby wildlife refuge is stunning! You have to go early to be able to park nearby, otherwise there is a ~2 mi. walk. We went on the 4th of July when it was super crowded. A few days later we had the place to ourselves, so avoid major holidays. The downsides: *Breakfast: Overpriced for buffet food that wasn't always fresh. * Service: Well intentioned, but uneven. Front desk asked us to wear wristbands to identify us - ridiculous for a hotel this size. (We took them off.) Getting handed a list of policies was impersonal and a bad start. Front desk staff was not helpful when we looked for excursions. Wait staff was hit or miss. * Remote: There are no other restaurants nearby. Dinner was good, so we didn't mind eating on property . We did find some bakeries up the road for breakfast and for light lunches that we took to the beach. もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"If you like a long list of rules..."
If you move the furniture, it cost you $100. If you smoke in the room, it cost you $150. If you use a towel outside the room, it cost you $20. If your ac doesn't work, it doesn't cost them a thing. If your shades don't work, it doesn't cost them a thing. If you can't get hot water, it doesn't cost them a thing. It is the only game in town and then KNOW […] it. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Beautiful place."
Nice beautiful peaceful place to escape.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Bahia Salinas Spa & Resort"
All we wanted was a remote and peaceful spot to sleep/read/eat/swim/walk/sleep/read/eat/swim/walk/etc. All of this we did in great comfort and ease with unpretentious but elegant surroundings and a gracious staff. The restaurant and bar service are a little slow but the ambiance on the edge of the water in the mangle is lovely and the food is worth […] waiting for... deeelish. Also, 10 minutes away is Playa Sucia, a celestial bathing beach of white sand and crystal waters and a walk up to the light house on the edge of huge high cliffs for a sunset that has probably been mezmerizing people for thousands of years. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Quiet and pretty but a little cheap"
We stayed here two nights for a relaxing end to our trip. It's definitely a beautiful location with amazing views but it's also definitely NOT a high end hotel. The rooms were clean and functional but reminded me of dorm rooms or summer camp. A bed, a TV, a bathroom...a little stark and no lush furnishings or a lot of creativity. The air conditioner […] worked but was really loud, so then the TV would be loud, so then we couldn't hear anything...it was distracting. And the big whammie was on our last day (before a long day of travel), we didn't have any hot water. We called the front desk and they sent in a maid who was talking to the maintenance man on a cell phone to figure it out. She tells me there going to put in "a bomb" to see if that works. It didn't. So I skipped the shower and my husband took a quick and chilly one. When we checked out we told them again about the situation and they simply said, "I'm sorry." Not exactly what I had in mind. The staff was friendly overall but again, didn't give that extra level of service you might expect from even an average hotel today. We ate at the restaurant one night, and although it was a bit expensive, it was good. There were stray dogs hanging around that would come sit by your feet waiting for food so if that bothers you, don't eat at the restaurant because the hotel allows it. I'd recommend this hotel because it is a very relaxing and rural location and is close to what I've been told by several locals is the most beautiful beach on the entire island. Just remember that it's a very middle ground hotel that's secluded enough to relax outside, but not as much inside. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Won't catch me again."
Needs Updating, remodeling, not worth money, restaurant tooooo expensive. Bathrooms are to tiny and uncomfortable, really cheap fixtures and shower curtain, tiny sink and yuky. The restaurant is way too expensive for hotel. Will never think of going back.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"August 8 -- August 10, 2011"
My really only complaint was that the pool was only opened from 10am to 7 pm. It should be from 9am to 9pm. As I am an early riser it would be nice and als after dinner it would be nice to take a dip in the pool after a long day. Most of the food was good. The breakfast buffet is awfully high. $13.95? The other prices were in line with a resort. The […] filet mignon I had was tough, tasty, but tough after ordering it Medium rare. Others that had the seafood said it was good. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Bahia Salinas Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo, PR"
This hotel has two pools, is ocean front, is very romantic for couples. It's ideal for those that love the beach, nature and a good night's rest. It is very peaceful at night and a comfortable atmosphere during the day. The restaurant is a little over-priced.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Beautiful, relaxing, and romantic"
The resort is in the middle of the Cabo Rojo Wildlife Reserve meaning it is at least 20 min. from the center of town and the road right in front is filled with huge pot holes. Check-in was very convienent and quick. They hand you the remote to the TV along with your keys, we also shared a community iron which we had to check out. The resort had a lot […] of character, was gorgeous and very tropical! The view from the main pool is impressive. There was also a kiddie pool which came in handy for my two year old. Being that the resort backed into a mangrove, there was a smell in the air that you get used to after a while. During the week there is only one person acting as bar tender and waiter to the entire restaurant and it took about 30 min. for me to get some shrimp cocktail and a hotdog. There are several cats that roam the tables for scraps. Although we had a private hammock, compared to the beauty of the resort, the rooms were very plain and lacked character. The TV only had about 10 channels, but the beds were comfortable and this was the first place I have stayed where the A/C actually worked well. Near by there is the Cabo Rojo light house with a spectacular view and Playa Sucia (a secret beach) that is worth visiting. All in all I would return to Bahia Salinas. もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Bahia Salina -romantic getaway!"
Now for the good stuff- it is a lovely isolated location and since we were off season if felt like we had the place to ourselves. Loved that. Room was large with an ocean view and the pool was devine. Lovely bay area- I did not see anyone swimming there but it was gorgeous. The restaurant was really good although they hardly had any staff- Carlos was […] the waiter, bartender, bus boy, host and he was awesome. I would definitely stay there again. So beautiful. もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Katastrophale Doppelzimmer, gute Bar"
Nach dem CheckIn erhielten wir ein katastrophales Zimmer ohne Fenster. Es war sehr klein und für den bezahlen Preis wirklich eine Frechheit. Wir haben uns dann beschwert. Die Dame an der Rezeption hat sehr professionell reagiert, und uns für den nächsten Tag ein kostenloses Frühstück und ein wesentlich größeres Zimmer angeboten, welches dann in Ordnung […] war. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Bahia Salinas Beach Resort Spa"
Super cadre exterieur avec une piscine de reve. Par contre impossible de se baigner dans la merHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
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