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Miami Beach, FL 33139
The friendly, caring staff of Precious Smile in the Miami Beach, Florida area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Isidoros Mereos, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Isidoros Mereos believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Precious Smile in the Miami Beach, Florida area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Mereos and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
In order to maintain your oral health, it's important to schedule regular dental check-ups. Don't wait until something is wrong to make an appointment with Miami Beach area dentist Dr. Isidoros Mereos. At Precious Smile, we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Mereos can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.
Here at Precious Smile, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Isidoros Mereos, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
At Precious Smile, we offer quality, personalized care. Serving the Miami Beach, FL area, we're happy to discuss the variety of treatment options available to you. If you're interested in sedation or sleep dentistry options, please schedule an appointment with Isidoros Mereos, D.D.S., and we can provide you with all the information you need.
260 95th Street
Surfside, FL 33154
Bal Harbour Smiles practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Surfside, FL area, Dr. Yudah Benmergui and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Surfside area restorative dentistry at Bal Harbour Smiles can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Yudah Benmergui believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Bal Harbour Smiles in the Surfside, Florida area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Benmergui and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Now you don't have to miss work to tend to your dental needs. At Bal Harbour Smiles, Dr. Benmergui recognizes you have important business to attend to during the workday, and offers convenient early-morning appointments to accommodate your schedule in the Surfside, FL area.
Dr. Yudah Benmergui at his Surfside area cosmetic dentistry practice offers extensive experience restoring your dental implant crown.
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.
975 Arthur Godfrey Road #306
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Dr. Vindra Maharaj, practicing in the Miami Beach, FL area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Maharaj can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
At Miami Beach Dental Associates, we offer quality, personalized care. Serving the Miami Beach, FL area, we're happy to discuss the variety of treatment options available to you. If you're interested in sedation or sleep dentistry options, please schedule an appointment with Vindra Maharaj, D.D.S., and we can provide you with all the information you need.
The friendly, caring staff of Miami Beach Dental Associates in the Miami Beach, Florida area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Vindra Maharaj, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Most major credit cards are accepted at Miami Beach Dental Associates in the Miami Beach area. Types of cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.
Miami Beach area dentist Dr. Maharaj wants you to have optimal dental health, and offers a range of options to help make your dental treatment affordable.
Don't let expense stand between you and the quality dental care you deserve. Find out about our affordable fees and the many types of financial arrangements Miami Beach Dental Associates has to offer.
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17971 Biscayne Blvd # 101
Aventura, FL, 33160-2531
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Aventura, FL, 33180
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15801 Biscayne Blvd # 200
Aventura, FL, 33160-4601
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In dental materials, composite resins are just about the most exciting thing to come down the pike in a long while. Resins may well symbolize the value of long-term, persistent research. From humble beginnings in 1956, the search for an effective adhesive dental filling has culminated in resin materials - versatile, relatively strong, with cosmetic superiority. Quite a return from plastic mixed with glass beads and such.
What's amazing about filling a tooth with resin (vs. gold or silver amalgams) is the nature of the bond to the tooth. The enamel is first treated with a mild acid to create microscopic pores on the surface of the tooth. Once the resin is applied, a mechanical - not chemical - bond is formed. Sort of like dental velcro. Then the resin can be sculpted, tinted, and polished to look like the real thing.
So what do composite resins mean for cosmetic dentist patients? Let's count the ways.
The best bargain in cosmetic dentistry, and proven cavity fighters to boot, are pit and fissure sealants. Sealants are a composite resin painted on back teeth, where tooth decay typically occurs in children. One sealant session, with check-ups now and then, provides cavity prevention - indefinitely.
Dental bonding is an umbrella term for placing composite resin restorations, from tooth-colored inlays to reshaping chipped teeth. For the right candidate, bonding is a comfortable, quick alternative to dental crowns, and a real boon to simple cosmetic dental care procedures. Less of your healthy tooth is removed, so it's essentially a conservative tooth restoration procedure.
In adults, a receding gum can expose the roots of teeth, an uncomfortable situation at best. Along with other adhesives, we apply resins directly to the root surface to help prevent tooth decay, and make the teeth less sensitive to hot and cold.
Teeth straightening just became easier. We can use resins to bond braces directly to teeth, so heavy bands around teeth, in some cases, can be dispensed with. The new invisible braces, along with bonding, make adult orthodontics an appealing alternative to crooked teeth.
Well, not really. Composite resins may never replace old standby filling materials, especially on back teeth. But resins have taken their rightful place in cosmetic dentistry, complimenting metal amalgams, and they can only get better.
Cosmetic dentistry is everywhere these days.
With new materials, especially dental "superglues," we're reshaping teeth, filling gaps between teeth, restoring broken teeth, replacing missing teeth, placing lighter braces. The technique is called dental bonding, and the aesthetic result is wonderful.
But it's not forever.
The American Dental Association puts the life of tooth bonding materials at about five years. This may be a conservative estimate, but there will come a time when a bond needs attention.
In general, if you treat a bonded tooth like your other teeth, you'll keep your dental restoration intact longer. Lax home care habits or the wrong foods can hasten wear and tear.
So go easy. If your tooth restoration is brand new, or years old and still flawless, keep smiling. With care, we've seen dental bonding last a long, long time.
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Kilburn is an area of northwest London, England, which is divided between three London Boroughs: most of Kilburn is in either Brent and Camden, but a small section, known as West Kilburn, is inside Westminster. It is situated 3.75 miles (6.0 km) north-west of Charing Cross (a basis for measuring distances to the centre of London). The main thoroughfare running northwest-southeast is Kilburn High Road, part of the modern A5 road which forms the boundary between the boroughs of Brent and Camden. The road dates back to pre-Roman times and is part of the Roman road known as Watling Street. The town of Kilburn has its origins in a 12th-century priory on the banks of the Kilburn Brook. Kilburn today is a busy and multicultural London district. It has the highest Irish population of any London area, as well as a large Afro-Caribbean population.
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The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com
Compiled by ABC News' Jayce Henderson, Will Cantine and Jordan Mazza
WASHINGTON MUDSLIDE ABC News' Chris Good: " Obama Surveys Mudslide Damage, Praises Community Of Oso, Wash." After surveying mudslide damage from Marine One and meeting for an hour and fifteen minutes with victims' families behind closed doors, President Obama praised the community of Oso, Wash., as it recovers from the March 22 mudslide that so far has claimed 41 lives. "This is family, and these are folks who love this land, and it's easy to see why, because it's gorgeous, and there's a way of life that's represented," Obama said, speaking to first responders at a firehouse. A handmade sign hung above him reading "OSO STRONG." LINK
USA Today's Aamer Madhini: " Obama Tours Mudslide Devastation In Oso, Wash." President Obama visited the site of last month's deadly mudslide in Washington state Tuesday, telling the devastated community of Oso that the federal government would stand by it "every step of the way" as it recovers. "There are still families who are searching for loved ones, there are families who have lost everything, and it's going to be a difficult road ahead for them," Obama told emergency responders and recovery workers. "And that's why I wanted to come here. Just to let you know the country is thinking about all of you and has been throughout this tragedy. We're not going anywhere. We will be here as long as it takes." LINK
The Wall Street Journal's Colleen McCain Nelson: " Obama Surveys Washington Mudslide Devastation" President Barack Obama on Tuesday took a helicopter tour of the destruction wrought by a mudslide that killed at least 41 people last month, viewing the mountain area where the search for victims continues. Later, speaking at the Oso firehouse, he told first responders and local residents that he came to let them know that the rest of the country is thinking about them. Mr. Obama said he has instructed his team to make sure the community receives needed resources. LINK
The Hill's Justin Sink: " Obama Vows To Stand By Mudslide Victims" President Obama vowed that the nation would be "strong right alongside" the victims of the Oso, Wash. mudslide after touring the area where a hillside gave way last month and wiped out a small neighborhood, killing at least 41 people. "The country is thinking about all of you and have been throughout this tragedy," Obama said. "We're not going anywhere. We'll be here as long as it takes." Obama thanked first responders, federal officials, and lawmakers, saying they have been "relentless in making sure Oso has the resources they need." LINK
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The New York Times' Adam Liptak: " Court Backs Michigan on Affirmative Action" In a fractured decision that revealed deep divisions over what role the judiciary should play in protecting racial and ethnic minorities, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Michigan constitutional amendment that bans affirmative action in admissions to the state's public universities. The 6-to-2 ruling effectively endorsed similar measures in seven other states. It may also encourage more states to enact measures banning the use of race in admissions or to consider race-neutral alternatives to ensure diversity. LINK
Bloomberg's Greg Stohr and Sophia Pearson: " Michigan Affirmative Action Ban Upheld by U.S. High Court" The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to affirmative action, upholding a voter-approved ban on racial preferences in admissions at Michigan's state-run universities in a decision that provides a blueprint for other states wishing to enact similar bars. The justices, voting 6-2, today said racial preferences were a legitimate subject to be put before the state's voters. A federal appeals court had said Michigan unconstitutionally stripped racial minorities of their rights. LINK
The Washington Times' Jeffrey Scott Shapiro: "Court's Affirmative Action Ruling: A Step Toward Respecting States' Rights" With its ruling upholding the right of Michigan voters to ban racial preferences in state university admissions, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday took what legal scholars are saying one more step away from the concept of federal supremacy. The 6-2 decision reversed a 2012 ruling by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that struck down the voter initiative on the grounds that it violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, and carved out more power for the states over Washington in the process. LINK
RICK PERRY // ANDREW CUOMO DEBATE ABC News' Alexander Mallin: " Rick Perry Wants New York Jobs - And Debate With Andrew Cuomo" Gov. Rick Perry has made it clear that he's not afraid to mess with states outside of Texas to attract businesses, but now the former presidential candidate and potential 2016 contender is looking to brush up on his debate skills with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "A debate between the governors of two of the largest states in the country on policy issues such as taxes, government spending, education, regulations and legal reform would be beneficial to our states and our country as a whole," the Texas Republican said in an interview with an Albany news radio station today. LINK
The New York Daily News' Glenn Blain: " Texas Gov. Rick Perry Challenges Gov. Cuomo To Business Climate Debate" Texas Gov. Rick Perry got his business-poaching trip to New York underway Tuesday with a Texas-sized challenge to Cuomo. Perry, during an Albany radio appearance, challenged Cuomo to a public debate on which state - New York or Texas - had the better business climate. "I'd be more than happy to sit down and have a thoughtful conversation, a debate with Gov. Cuomo over the issues that face us as a state and talk about the economic policies and compare New York to Texas," Perry said. LINK
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I wrote it. My friend Richard Polt drew it. It's from way way way back in the timestream.
I wrote it. My friend Richard Polt drew it. It's from way way way back in the timestream.
For a second I thought it was the Stay-Puff Marshmellow man.
Heh…and I thought I was the only one with disturbing food obsessions:
Is it still cannibalism? Is it still WRONG?
There's a Richard Polt where I work. He's a philosophy professor. Same guy ya think?
That would be the one, yes.
Reminds me of some postcards a friend handed out a while back — they had "Salvador Dali Parton" and "Willie Nelson Mandela," with illustrations to match. There were others, but I forget which.
This is an example of the one style of Jeopardy questions (or answers, if you will) which I loathe with a passion. The picture is amusing, though.
On a related note, one of the Arisia Masquerade winners was "Mary Goth-ins" — Perfectly Evil In Every Way.
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Panasonic Lumix GF5 – Small and Packs a Punch
I just received the Panasonic GF5 yesterday and expect a full review within a week or so of this diminutive yet powerful camera by Panasonic.
The Micro 4/3 movement have been gaining steam the past few years and as Panasonic ramps up their strong field of interchangeable lens cameras, the Lumix GF series have positioned itself to be the compact-premium m4/3 camera that suits most consumers who need the balance between size and the goodness of interchangeable-lens cameras.
While the US officially had this announced last April, I'm not sure why it took Singapore that long to officially release this.
This seems to be a serious contender to the Olympus E-PM1 and it'll be interesting to see which wins out.
Panasonic Unveils the LUMIX DMC-GF5 with Improved Specifications for Intuitive Usability, Creative Control and Ultra-Cool Compact Style
Experience easy-to-use features and enjoy limitless artistic expression
06 June 2012, SINGAPORE – Panasonic launches a new digital interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, the LUMIX DMC-GF5 as the latest member of the LUMIX G Micro System prized for excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction.
Despite a built-in flash, the DMC-GF5 boasts a lean, ergonomic form factor with rubberized handgrip for steady handling. Perfect for users looking to step-up from point-and-shoot compact cameras, the slim and lightweight DMC-GF5 houses basic features of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera minus the bulk and complex operability, making an enjoyable and rewarding photographic experience readily achievable.
New 12.1-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine for True Picture Quality
The DMC-GF5 incorporates a newly developed 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity Live MOS sensor with ISO settings reaching up to a maximum of 12800. Fitted with the premium range of LUMIX G X lenses and improved Venus Engine, the DMC-GF5 performs well during low-light conditions, reducing noise and minimizing grainy images with bright and dark areas being faithfully reproduced.
High Usability and Visibility with the New 920,000-dot Touch Display
The DMC-GF5's enhanced graphic user interface (GUI) and larger 920,000 dots 3-inch touch display brings high visibility, vibrant graphics and sharper text. State your style with a personalized GUI, wallpapers can be customized to compliment the cameras in sophisticated shades of white, black, brown and red.
The touch display of the DMC-GF5 brings ease and comfort to your fingertips, whereby you can focus-follow-and-snap your subjects just by touching the image on the screen. The touch-control system is capable of locking on the camera's focus, tracking a moving subject and releasing the shutter. Touch zoom is also available simply by mounting the LUMIX G X Power Zoom Lens (H-PS14042 lens or H-PS45175).
Advanced AF System for Both Speed and Accuracy
Like all LUMIX G Micro System cameras, the DMC-GF5 adopts an extremely accurate Contrast Auto-Focus (AF) which rivals Phase Difference AF found in DSLRs. With Light Speed AF, it captures and locks on fast-moving subjects clearly within 0.09 seconds. Pinpoint AF allows an exact precision by further enlarging the focus area, such as setting focus on the pupil of an eye. Full-area focusing sets the focus on any point in the camera's field of view, allowing you to have a free and intuitive composition when used in combination with the touch-control. Together, these focusing technologies mean that with the DMC-GF5, you will never miss your next spur-of-the-moment shot!
New Scene Guide to Learn Various Expressions in Photography and New Creative Control
With a DMC-GF5 in hand, you can take photos just like a professional. Apart from the Touch Q-menu of shooting options, interchangeable lens system camera beginners can choose from 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers in the DMC-GF5 Scene Guide. By choosing the sample closest to the actual situation, you can achieve optimal images with the pre-set camera settings. You can also benefit from on-screen guides which prompt helpful one-liner recommendations for setting the ideal shot.
The inclusion of the popular Creative Control mode in the DMC-GF5 more than doubles-up the ante by increasing filter options from 6 to 14 – adding new Soft Focus**, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter**, in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature Effect*** mode. You can preview filter applications via the Live View or toggle between different ones easily to mix-up the artistic effects.
*Video recording using Scene Guise is not possible in some scenes.
**For photo only
*** Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long)
High Quality 1920 x 1080 Full-HD Video with Stereo Sound
With a dedicated video record button on the top, anyone can instantly start recording full-High Definition (HD) videos while shooting photos, without having to make extra adjustments. Touch AF in video recording also lets you enjoy rack focusing like the professionals. In addition to high quality audio capture with Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, you can archive memories on personal computers or portable devices without having to convert the files on playback as videos record in compatible MP4 format.
Other Features Complete the DMC-GF5
The DMC-GF5's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode includes AF Tracking, Face Recognition, Intelligent D-range Control, Scene Selector and ISO Control. iA Plus mode adjusts exposure compensation and white balance for superior image output. A newly added angle detection sensor makes it possible to tell whether the photo was taken horizontally or vertically, whatever lens is used.
Pricing and Availability
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF5 is available now and is priced at $1,099 for both kits – the GF5X with the power zoom 14-42mm LUMIX G X lens, and GF5W with 14mm F2.5 pancake lens and 14-42mm standard kit lens.
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.


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Prodigy continues his post Mobb Deep career with his video for "Live" off his H.N.I.C. mixtape. This visuals themselves are extremely gruesome, so beware before clicking play if you're averse to that sort of thing.
Now, I mentioned Mobb Deep earlier for a reason. It's no secret around these parts that I'm their resident Stan and the amount of shit I've taken for it the last few months is pretty justified given what's transpired. The divorce has been just about as messy as it can get short of the two killing each other and admittedly it's been hard to see all this play out the way it has, despite the group not being relevant for a few years now.
From the outside looking in, it all appears to be Havoc's fault. And he hasn't helped that image either by cussing fans out on Twitter and even going as far as using Chris Lighty's passing to take shots at his former partner. Thus far, Prodigy's (very surprisingly) been the one holding his tongue, and I've still yet to hear him publicly utter a signal disparaging word about Havoc. Of course, P isn't any saint himself, and it definitely takes two people to create an issue of this magnitude. We just haven't heard anything out of his mouth, yet.
But no doubt, the damage has been done. In an earlier post, someone in the comments said something to the effect of, "what these two don't understand is that nobody gives a fuck about Havoc and nobody gives a fuck about Prodigy. People give a fuck about Mobb Deep, and that's it." And that's probably the most factual statement that's been said regarding these two in years.
In light of all this fuckery, Mobb Deep is over (obviously). Havoc as a rapper was never that great, so he probably won't make any more significant contributions to Hip-Hop in that aspect. Prodigy sounds better now than a few years ago, but still is well short of his prime. He, too, will more than likely fade away in time.
However, Hav still has the advantage, because he's a dog with multiple tricks. As a producer, his beats are still serviceable and he'll probably be able to make a living on that tip. P won't be so lucky though. I caught his set at Rock the Bells and it was quite easily the emptiest crowd the entire festival. He may as well have been rapping at asphalt, which again only goes to show nobody can find a fuck to give about either of these guys as solo artists.
So hey, at the end of the day, yeah it sucks the curtain had to close like this but Mobb Deep delivered a trifecta of arguable classics back-to-back-to-back. Even though I discovered their music much later, almost all of my adolescent years have been marked by their music, and for that I'm forever grateful.


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Nestled on the beach, this Beach & Coast hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aquaventure, Dubai College, and American University of Dubai. Dubai Marina Mall and Skydive Dubai are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Catch some rays on Jumeirah Zabeel Saray's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants.
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All 405 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds and iPod docks are standard, as are LED TVs with satellite channels.
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Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Enjoy your summer holiday at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray with a pampering treatment at the full-service spa and refreshing swim in one of the 2 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a water park, a complimentary children's club, and a children's pool. Complimentary valet parking is available on site.
- 24-hour front desk
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- Total number of rooms - 405
- Number of floors - 6
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- Coffee/tea in common areas
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- Free newspapers in lobby
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- Meeting rooms 5
- Multilingual staff
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- On private beach
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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- Number of restaurants - 5
- Outdoor tennis court
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Tennis on site
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- On private beach
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- Premium TV channels
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- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- iPod docking station
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Room service (24 hours)
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Imperium - This brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Lalezar - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Amala - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Al Nafoorah - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Voi - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a water park are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 indoor swimming pools are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Fitness classes on site
- Kayaking on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Talise Ottoman Spa has 25 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Body wraps
- Couples treatment rooms
- Facial treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
- Massages on beach
- Number of treatment rooms 25
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Thalassotherapy treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time ends at 2 AM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AED 250.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: AED 1950 (from 4 to 12 years old)
- Tourism fee: AED 20 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: AED 160 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: AED 375 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Rollaway bed fee: AED 250.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Jumeirah Saray
- Jumeirah Saray Zabeel
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel Dubai
- Saray Jumeirah
- Zabeel Jumeirah
- Zabeel Jumeirah Saray
- Zabeel Saray Jumeirah
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Awards & Affiliations
Wild Wadi Waterpark Access
Book a stay in any room and rate category and receive the following:
- Free unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark
- Private beach access once per person, per stay, including a complimentary shuttle service
Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer Once Per Stay
Book a stay in the "One Bedroom Suite" room category and receive complimentary airport transfer to and from Dubai International Airport, once per stay.
Must book the "One Bedroom Suite" room category to receive benefits. Full details at check-in. Guests must contact the hotel directly with their flight details to arrange pick up; contact information is provided on the booking confirmation email. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. The property reserves the right to alter or withdraw this program at any time without notice. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
Free Roundtrip Airport Transfer
Book a stay in a "Two Bedroom Suite" room category and receive a complimentary airport transfer to and from Dubai International Airport, once per stay.
Must book a "Two Bedroom Suite" to receive benefits. Full details at check-in. Offer subject to availability. Guests must contact the hotel directly with their flight details to arrange pick up; contact information is provided on the booking confirmation email. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
Zabeel Saray Rewards Offer
Book a minimum 6-night stay in "Zabeel Saray Rewards Package" rate category and receive 10% off the room rate (discount reflected in rate displayed at time of booking); AED 200 to AED 2,000 resort credit per room, per stay (depending on room category), valid for selected dining and spa options; complimentary buffet breakfast; complimentary unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark and private beach; complimentary access to Talise Ottoman Spa; complimentary shuttle service to and from select shopping malls in Dubai, Wild Wadi Waterpark®, and Madinat Madinat Jumeirah.
Must book a minimum 6-night stay in a "Zabeel Saray Rewards Package" rate category to receive benefits. Full details provided at check-in. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. Spa appointment may be required. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Is there a glitch to get unlimited perk points?
Is there a glitch out there for unlimited perk points?
supremegauntlet - 5 years ago
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The subject of the question was unlimited perk points, already know the bookshelf glitch. Just looking for a way to get more then 81 perk points.
supremegauntlet - 5 years ago
Accepted Answer
till this moment there is no known way at ps3 or XBox to get more then 82 perks (80 from leveling and 2 from quests). On PC its an other story, ther you can lower your skills whitch a console comand and raise it again to get more level or simply use a comand to get the perk you want witchout using one of the point.
On PC there an mods too. This ether lift the cap on the skills so that this can be raised over level 100 or the modifie the arc for levels needed to level up.
pupped (Expert) - 5 years ago
Other Answers
Not that I know of, but here are a few places with a lot of glitches to try. Can't just give you the links, but google 'uesp + skyrim + glitches', then click on the first result. It'll be a long page with a lot of glitches. You can also google 'elderscrolls wikia bugs skyrim' and pick the first result again. Both pages are somewhat similar, but I personally like the UESP pages more. Some of the glitches are on any system, some only on certain systems.
There are ways to get basically infinite exp for just about all the skills, so if you keep using them to level you can unlock a lot of perks using the points you earned from leveling quickly.
Here are the steps for a very useful leveling glitch:
" When you get the Oghma Infinium, if you open up a bookshelf, read it, then place it onto the shelf it will not disappear. The player can then pick it back up off the shelf (without using it) to repeat and increase all skills to 100 and achieve level 81, if they want to. Once you obtain the book, bring it to a house you own that has book shelves.
Read the book while it is still in your inventory, choose your selected path
Then press back, while highlighting the book drop it. Failure to do so and returning the the game will trigger the event of the book being removed.
Once the book is dropped, pick it up and place it on the book shelf.
Then click on the book, don't read it, and add it to your inventory.
Repeat the above steps as many times as desired.
Update with 1.2 patch Bookshelf activation glitch: With the 1.2 patch on the Xbox (unconfirmed on other consoles) the bookshelf does not activate after taking out a book. The way around this, and to your benefit of skill ranking with Ohgma Infinium-
Further update to 1.2 patch glitch. If you use a chest instead of a bookshelf then you can avoid the bookshelf inactivation entirely. Simply read the Ohgma Infinium in your inventory while opening the chest, move it to the chest's inventory, take it back, and read again. Be sure to leave it in the chest's inventory before you exit. Works best with a chest in your home as you can leave it there indefinitely if you do not want to gain too many levels right away.
Activate the bookshelf
Stay in the menu, and take the Book out of the bookshelf, read it from your inventory, then close it and put it back
Repeat as many times as necessary."
otakuman706 (Expert) - 5 years ago
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Same Experience.
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So I went back to my PC after sending him pics of my incision that just keeps getting bigger and deeper. After being on 3 antibiotics for 4 weeks he says I'm having a reaction to the permenant suture so he removed the suture from both breast, I must say I'm upset because I paid for a benelli lift and implants. What will happen now that the suture is gone?
What Happens when the Permenant Suture is Removed After a Benelli Lift? (photo)
Doctor Answers 8
Complications of a Benelli lift
From the looks of your pictures, I would recommend some local wound care to keep the open areas clean and then to let them heal in. Depending upon how that heals, you will likely need a scar revision down the line to try and cinch things again like the Benelli Mastopexy is supposed to do. Most likely you will need a new permanent suture when the wound is clean. Good luck.
Suture removal after Benelli lift
Based on your pictures, I think that your first priority would be to get the infection under control. If your doctor thinks that your problem was due to the suture that was used then he was right to remove it. He can always go back and do something about it later. There are risks to any procedure. We hate to see complications occur but I am sure that your doctor will do his best to get you where you want to be.
Pursestring Suture Removed after Benelli Lift
The wound separation can be managed with wound care until it granulates. A scar revision can then be performed in the future. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/breasts-lift-photo-galleries.php
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What Happens when the Permenant Suture is Removed After a Benelli Lift?
This is called a wound complication that CAN occur. Re read your informed consent you signed. Allow healing by secondary intention and re epithialization over the next few months. Than scar maturation to follow over the next 6 months. At that time you can decide after second opinions evaluations if scar revision is an option to consider. Sorry for the complication.
Permanent suture after Benelli lift prevents areolar spread
The difficulty with an around the nipple breast lift is areolar spread and relapse. The addition of the blocking suture (permanent) around the nipple reduces the risk and helps manitain the nipple diameter. Once removed the areola is free to spread. You have quite a complication that will take wound care, patience, and revision.
Learn more: http://www.peterejohnsonmd.com/breast-lift
Removal of Permanent Stitch after Breast Lifting?
I'm sorry to see/hear about the complication you have experienced after breast surgery. When a permanent suture is removed early after surgery, the areola and/or wound will spread, depending on how much skin was removed during the breast lift operation. It is likely that with time and dressing changes, the wound will go on to heal. In the longer term, revisionary breast surgery will likely be necessary/beneficial to improve your situation.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_revisionarybreastsurgery.htm
Spreading out wound after a Benelli lift
At this point the suture needed to be removed and the wound will spread out to the size the outer circle was at the time of the surgery. Then with local wound care and time, the wound will heal and shrink some but not back to where it was when the suture was in place. After 4-6 months of settling and softening, you might be able to redo the procedure if your doctor feels it is appropriate.
What Happens when the Permenant Suture is Removed After a Benelli
First of all, I think your surgeon had no choice but the remove the permanent suture. Once this wound developed there was little likelihood of healing in the face of a foreign object in the wound.
At this stage, local wound care is best until this is all healed. and then after several months when the scar is mature, it will be time to evaluate possible need for scar revision.
I have taken out a couple of Benelli purse-string sutures on patients who did not like the fact that they could feel the suture. In one nothing happened, in one the areola enlarged about 20%. These were in healed incisions though. It is hard to predict what will happen here, other than what you can already tell from the photo. The current open area will shrink down as the wound contracts and heals. If the areola does wind up wide, the pursestring suture can be replaced at the time of revision.
Continue to follow with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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16 Feb 1906, Bonduel
Boettcher, Frieda, the only daughter of Helmuth Boettcher, passed away on Thursday, 8 Feb. after two weeks of illness. She was 3 years, 2 months and 8 days old. The funeral was held on Monday 12 Feb. at St. Paul's Church. Our condolences to the sorrowing parents.
Pastor H. Boettcher from Gibbon, Minn. attended the funeral of his niece Frieda.
15 Feb 1906, Bonduel
Yesterday the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Boettcher was buried from the Lutheran Church. The little girl was not quite four years of age and had been ill but a short time. A sad loss indeed, as the little girl is the only child. Today there is another funeral from the same church, that of Otto Rosin, who died last Saturday. He was about thirty-four years of age and had not been well for quite a number of years. He was single and during his sickness stayed with his brother, Albert, who has a farm near here.
There are quite a number of cases of sickness around town. A son of Mr. Judes is seriously ill at his home, and it was reported yesterday that he was not expected to live.


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Five Guys, one of the most acclaimed burger chains in the nation, will open its first North County location Feb. 25 in the San Marcos Grand Plaza just south of Highway 78.
The Virginia-based chain, known for its high-quality beef and fresh-cut fries, began rapidly opening restaurants in California two years ago.
Five Guys has four San Diego locations with a fifth on the way, and several Orange and Riverside County locations, including Temecula. But the San Marcos location, off Las Posas Road between Sprouts Farmers Market and Marshalls, will be the chain's first in North County.
Company spokeswoman Molly Catalano said Five Guys tried to open in Escondido's Target plaza last year, but ran into problems securing a lease.
Catalano said Friday that the chain expects to open a second North County spot this May in Encinitas at the former site of a Daphne's Greek Cafe on El Camino Real.
Five Guys has created quite a reputation with celebrityendorsements, including President Obama and professional golferPhil Mickelson, and by winning awards.
In the 2010 Zagat Fast-Food Survey, Five Guys scored a win overSouthern California icon In-N-Out Burger, which had won the awardpreviously.
The two chains have similar reputations for never using freezers or preservatives, for making each burger to order, and for keeping their menus simple. There are no chicken sandwiches or fish fillets at either chain.
But there are some significant differences.
In-N-Out, which has six locations in North County, keeps all of its restaurants open till at least 1 a.m. every night, while Five Guys restaurants close at 10 p.m. In-N-Out locations all have drive-through lanes, which are absent from all Five Guys locations. And In-N-Out serves milkshakes, which are unavailable at Five Guys.
But Five Guys gives customers some different choices, including 14 free toppings available for any burger. They include bacon, grilled mushrooms, jalapeno peppers and A-1 Steak Sauce. In addition, Five Guys serves hot dogs in several varieties.
At Five Guys, a little hamburger or little cheeseburger is a single quarter-pound patty on a bun, and a hamburger or cheeseburger is two patties that add up to about a half-pound. A cheeseburger costs about $5.
The burgers are wrapped in aluminum foil and served in a brown paper bag. There are two varieties of fries ---- regular and Cajun ---- served in a paper cup.
Catalano said Five Guys had been a bit apprehensive about expanding into California.
"It's a market where people are very savvy about burgers because of In-N-Out and some other places," she said.
But the response has been tremendous, she said, warranting the rapid expansion.
Five Guys was founded near the nation's capital in 1986 by the Murrell family, which has five sons. But Five Guys had expanded only to five nearby locations in 2001, when company officials decided to go national.
Since then, Five Guys has grown to roughly 750 locations in more than 40 states and four Canadian provinces.
At the San Marcos location Friday afternoon, construction crews were painting, installing equipment and adding landscaping. Meanwhile, dozens of young people were filing out applications to become part of the restaurant's 35-employee work force.
"I've eaten there in San Diego, and it's really simple, good food" said Josh Martens, 21, a San Marcos resident who filled out an application.
Vista resident Tim Tanner, another applicant, said a recent trip to a Five Guys in Utah made him think it would be a fun place to work.
Restaurant manager Leeanna Lertcaichaiyon said the staff was roughly two-thirds complete. She also said the half-finished restaurant had created quite a buzz in the neighborhood.
"Everyone in the area is like, 'Oh my gosh, when are you opening?'" she said.
Because the San Marcos location is near a freeway and part of a busy retail plaza, she said expectations were high.
"I think we're gonna kill it here," she said.
Lydia Romero, deputy city manager for San Marcos, agreed.
"We are excited Five Guys chose San Marcos for their first North County location," said Romero. "We think it will be a hit, just like they are on the East Coast."
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UPDATE: Goldman Sachs Lowers PT on Newfield Exploration to $46
Goldman Sachs has lowered its price target on Newfield Exploration (NYSE: NFX) from $52 to $46 in a research report out today.
Presently, Goldman Sachs has a Buy rating on Newfield Exploration.
In the report, Goldman Sachs writes, "We keep our Buy rating now as we believe capital redirections are likely to subside (though using proceeds from a GOM exit towards acquisition is possible)and there is likely to be a greater focus on 3 areas of US growth – Bakken, where we expect a 2Q production step up as backlog is reduced; Uinta oil, with disclosure on horizontal/deeper vertical drilling expected by midyear; and the Cana Woodford, where we expect results to be disclosed around midyear."
Shares of Newfield Exploration are currently trading at $36.91, up 0.08% from yesterday's close.
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MEMBERS of the Ladies Fellowship at the Church of God in Ballymena put together 27 Christmas shoeboxes between October 12 and 29.
These were handed over to the Drop Inn Ministries Shop in Ballymena by the congregation's Pastor, Tom Bell.
The Fellowship meets every second Friday of the month at 7.30pm. It is open to all women, with some coming from as far away as Bangor.


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Note: Info originally compiled by Helen Durbin and (I believe was written by Wilbert Sprowls).
Ruth Sprowls has been a tremendous help for me in finding my SPROWLES & MOUNTS ancestry lines
The Early History
The name for many centuries was spelled Sproul. Tradition says that the first of the name to have a coat of arms was a purse-bearer to Malcolm II, King of Scots (1005-1034 A.D.) " He was so faithful that the King presented him with three purses of gold and allowed him to use the King's hand as a crest. with the motto: We are all so proud of. 'Semper Fidelis' (always faithful). The armorial bearings are: Or chevron chequie betwixt three purses gules."
Crawford, in his " History of Renfrewshire," published in 1710, says: " In the parish of Neilston lie the lands of Cowdon, which gave first title of Lord to Sir William Cochrane, afterwards Earl of Dundonald. An ancient family of the Sprouls did possess the aforementioned lands for many ages, but the first of that name I have found mentioned in charters was Walter SPREUL, 'Senescallus de Dumbartown,' i.e. High Steward of Dumbarton, who obtained from Malcolm, Earl of Lennox, a charter of the lands of Dalguham, 'pro hamagio et servitio suo,' i.e. " for his homage and service," as the charter testifies and by the witnesses appears to be in the beginning of the reign of Robert Bruce [Robert I, 1306-1329]. As also I have seen a resignation of the lands of Cowdon by Walter SPREUL [perhaps third or fourth in descent from Walter, the grantee of the charter], so designed in favor of Thomas SPREUL, his son and apparent heir, A.D. 1441, which Thomas was father of John SPREUL of Cowdon, who had a charter of these lands, A.D. 1481, as Robert SPREUL, his son had a charter of the same lands, A.D. 1515, which Robert, last-mentioned, was father of John SPREUL of Cowdon, who was succeeded by a son of the same name [John SPREUL], who was father of James SPREUL of Cowdon, in whose person this family failed. He sold his estate to __ilenordes Cochran of that IXL, A.D. 1622, which lands became the patrimony of William Cochran, his son, afterwards Lord Cowdon, [should be Lord Cochrane, created Dec. 27, 1647] and is now [1710] the property of the Earl of Dundoland."
A tradition in Ulster is that this James SPREUL, after selling Cowdon, removed to Tullymoen, Co., Tyrone, Ireland, and became the ancestor of the Sproules of that county, but this tradition must be wrong, for James Spreul left no direct heirs, that being the meaning of the phrase, " in whose person this family failed." Another tradition is that the original settler in Co. Tyrone was Robert SPREUL who came from Cowdon Knowes, Scotland in1650 and settled at Galand, Co. Tyrone. This tradition has been placed on record by John Inch (great- grandson of Joseph, who was grandson of Robert, (see table)) in a MS, history of the family, written from memory [he left Ireland in 1818], for the use of his nephew, James R. Inch, LLD, President of Mt. Allison University, afterwards of the University of New Brunswick. The present writer has often heard that the spreuls were " Lairds of the CowdonKnowes" (as distinct from Cowdon, which perhaps, adjoins it.) Whether Robert Spreul was a brother or nephew of James of Cowdon, or how nearly related to him he was, has not been discovered. The Sproules of Longfield, Co Roscommon have a tradition that three brothers named Spreul came to Ireland from Cowden, one settling in Tyrone, another in Donegal, and the third in Roscommon. The last was Capt. John SPROULS, who came to Athlone with a Highland regiment about 1660, married a wealthy heiress, purchased an estate with a fine old castle, which he repaired, placing over the main door the Cowdon arms with the motto " Semper Fidelis."
Nesbitts, " Heraldry" , says that the Sprouls were "eminent of old in the Shire of Lonfield" and that there were several branches of the family. It stated that the Cochranes " purchases the lands of Cowdon from John SPREUL [not James] the proprietor thereof." {end of this particular article}
The surname Sprawls has been defined as a nickname for a person with a " drawing speech or slow tongue." Through Wright's " Provencial English Dictionary" of archaic and colloquial words defines sprawl as a " drawing voice" . It also gives an alternative as " movement" which is assumed to be an awkward or sitting position.
This writer is inclined to equate the name Sprawl with the Scottish name Spreull, Sproule, Sproule, Spreall, or Sprawl, which is an old Dumbartonshire name dating back to around 1280. The meaning is presently unknown.
The names Sprool, Sproule, and Sprowle found in the 17th century in Ireland are certainly of the same origin.
Virginia land records show that Godfrey Sprell was granted 348 acres in James City County, in 1684, for paying the passage for seven indentured servants to the colony.
|The 1790 census lists the spellings, Sprall, Sprawls, Spruell and Spruil, in North Carolina, and Spraul in New York. The same census lists the spellings Sproull in Virginia, Sprowl in Pennsylvania and South Carolina, also Sprowls in Pennsylvania. (end this particular article).
The Captain John Sproule, who came to Athlone with a Highland regiment, about 1660 is my ancestor. In 1669, he married Diana Wilson, the sister of Andrew Wilson of Shinglas Castle near Ballymore. Capt. John Sproule first lived near Tuberit, near Castle Daly, County Westmeath. In 1675, he purchased Gurtnacassa Castle or Longfield form Mr. Dodwell who married the daughter and heiress of Edward Coyle. Edward Coyle erected the castle in 1646. The castle is located on a hill about 12 miles, northwest of Athlone and 12 miles from the battle of Anghrim. When we visited the castle in 1968, it was in ruins. The roof was completely gone but some of the walls were standing. Captain John Sproule was born in 1626 and died 1730, aged 104 years. He is interred in the Church of Tisrara graveyard. This grave yard is located a short distance from what was the front of the castle. The gravestone is carved with the Sprouls coat of Arms.
William Sproule, the 3rd son of Capt. John Sproule, was born in 1674, married Mary ___, lived in Athlone, died in 1751, and was buried in Friends Burying Ground at Moate.
William Sproule, son of William and Mary, above, married Elizabeth Watson, daughter of John Watson of Clonmel. They lived in Athlone. William died in 1806. The house that William Sproule lived in Athlone is still being occupied.
John Sproule, son of Wm. and Elizabeth Watson Sproule was born in 1749. He married Elizabeth Love (Lonney). They lived near Enskillen, Ireland. In the year 1793, feeling that he could better his condition and at the same time be free from the political and religious questions which were then disturbing that unfortunate country, determined to emigrate to America. He at the time resided on a farm. He with his wife and family, consisting of eight children, sailed from Londerry in 1793. After a voyage of about three months, they arrived in Philadelphia. The children, who came with them were: Arthur, Jane, Edward, John, Henry, James, Elizabeth and Nancy. Wm. and Mary were born in America.
In Philadelphia, he located in South Ward, purchasing property from Ann Armitt on the South East corner of Plumb St. and 5th. St. in August 8, 1793. We have a copy of this deed and it lists John as being a shallopman. From Philadelphia, they moved to Carlisle, Pa., where they remained about two years. It was then concluded to go farther west. Finally, they landed in Washington County, Pa., where they lived until 1810, when they moved to Finley Twp., Wash. Co., Pa. All the members of John Sprouls family went with him to the last named place.
As noted previously, my great-grandparents were William and Margaret Mitchell Sprowls. They had the following children: Sarah - never married. Mary - married David Sumney. Hiram - died in infancy. Arthur - married Ida Devore. Mark - married Sadie Devore. Margaret - married John Sumney. Dr. William Wilson - married Mary Wylie (my grandparents). Dr. William Wilson and Mary Wylie Sprowls had the following children: Nannie - married Rev. James S. Ferris - No Issue. Gemella - never married. William - married Greta Vanaken No Issue. Lloyd Sumney - married Della Grounds (my parents) Lloyd Sumney and Della Grounds Sprowls had the following children: Dr. Jay - never married. Dr. John - married Lucille Owaly: boy & girl in College (one daughter died) George (Druggist) - married Patty Carter - 2 step- daughters & 1 son. Lucille - married Harold Whitaker: 1 dau & 1 step-grand-daughter. Wilbert - married Bella Douglass (me & my wife): 2-daughters: 1 grand-daughter 3 grandsons.
More Sprowls History.
When John Sprowls located in Finley, it was a wilderness. He, with the assistance of his sons built a log house, and as glass was then scarce, difficult to get, and very expensive, the openings in the house intended for windows were covered as best they could, and it was not an uncommon occurrence we are told, for the inmates to be awakened at night by the howling of wolves in the forest surrounding them.
John Sprowls was a large muscular man, plain and direct of speech, but was respected on account of his sturdy honesty and strict integrity. As other pioneers were required to do, he, by unremitting toil, cut and cleared fields on the farm, which he had purchased and made for himself and family a pleasant and happy home. He died upon this farm in 1845, about nintey six years of age--his good wife having preceded him to the grave August 10, 1818, age fifty-seven--they are both buried on the farm which they conquered from the wilderness in what is known as the Sprowls graveyard on land lately owned by W.W. Sprowls in East Finley Township.
The children born to John and Elizabeth Sprowls were as follows--Arthur, Jane, Nancy, John, Edward, James, Elizabeth, Henry, William, and Mary--the first eight of whom were born in Ireland, and the last two in America, Wm. in Carlisle, Pa. and Mary in Finley Township. Taxing up and considering these children we find:
1. That Arthur Sprowls married Catherine Wallace to whom were born the following children: John, who married Margaret Carr. Rachel, who married William Camp and moved to Ohio--we have no information as to the number or names of their descendants. William, who married Ann Montgomery. Elizabeth, who married Laban Sampson, and moved to Ohio, we have no knowledge of the number or names of their descendants. Fannie, who married David Sampson. Mary, who married James Sammons and moved to Ohio we have no information as to the number or names of their descendants. Catherine, married Jesse Montgomery. Silas, who married Christina Ealy. (George Sprowls', parents.)
2. Jane Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married William Carr and moved to Ohio. We have no knowledge of their descendants.
3. Nancy Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, was never married--is dead and buried in the Sprowls Cemetery to which reference has been made.
4. John Sprowls, son of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married Margaret Greadon, and the names of their children are as follows: Eleanor, who married John Ealy. William, who married Mariah Newland. James, who married Elizabeth Montgomery. Alexander, who married Jane Montgomery. Henry, who married Mary Stollar. Nancy, who married John ____. Arthur, who married Hester Seaman. John, who married twice, first to Elizabeth Lucas and after her death to Jane Trussell. Mary, never married and is dead.
5. Edward Sprowls, son of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married Sarah Brown--to whom were born the following children: Elizabeth, Isaiah, Margaret, Jane, William, Elmira, Jefferson, Washington, Julia Ann, Edward, Obadiah, and Sarah. Of these children Elizabeth never married and died in 1891. Isaiah also never married and died in 1902. Margaret also never married and died in 1852. Jane also never married and died in 1897. William, married Margaret Mitchell. He died in 1897, and his wife died in 1898. Elmira married Margaret Robison. He is dead, she resides at Bentleyville. Edward never married and lives on the old home place at Bentleyville. Jefferson never married and died in 1853. Washington never married and died in 1899. Julia Ann never married and lives with her brother, Edward on the home place. Obadiah was married first to Damarias Mitchell, after her death he married Herrietta Luker. He had no children to his first wife, and eight to his second. Sarah married Nelson Town and to them was born one child, who is married and lives near Elm Grove, W.Va.
6. James Sprowls, died 1837, son of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married Elenor Enlow, she died 1865, to whom were born the following children: Belinda, who married Joseph Martin. Cyrus, who was married to Phobe Post, after she died he married Belinda Elliot, and she also having died, he married Mary Ann Ashbrook. Jesse, who was never married and is dead. Elliott, who was never married and is dead. John, who married Hannah Reed. Simeon, who married Mary Montgomery. James, who married Mary Ann Sampson. James is living but his wife is dead. He resides in West Finley Township.
7. Elizabeth Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, never married and is buried in the Sprowls graveyard to which reference has been made.
8. Henry Sprowls, son of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married Elizabeth Newland to whom were born the following children: Matilda, who married John Fields. Elizabeth, who married Joseph Buchanan. William, who married Retta Newland. Mariah, who married George Frye.xxxx Abram, who enlisted in the Civil War and died in service.xxxx James W., who married Barbara Carr. James enlisted in the Civil War and died in service. Nancy Jane, who married William Birch. Mrs. Birch resides in West Finley Township.
9. William Sprowls, son of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, married Dorcas Town, to whom were born the following children: Eli, who never married and is dead. James, who never married and is dead. William, who married Elizabeth Stockdale.xxxx John, who married Eliza McCroroy. It may be interesting to note that the Committee has been informed that soon after John's marriage he moved to Illinois, and soon after breaking out of the Civil War, enlisted in an Illinois Regiment. Our information that he on account of gallant and meritorious conduct on the field of battle, was promoted, and about the close of the war he died from disease contracted in the service. He held a high position as an officer in the regiment. To return to the Children of William and Dorcas Sprowls, the next following John was Abigail, who never married and is dead. Elizabeth, who never married and is dead. Henry C., who married Nancy McClelland. Dorcas Ann, who never married and is living in Washington.xxxx Cyrus, who enlisted at the beginning of the Civil War, and was as the committee is informed, killed in battle. He is buried in the Sprowls graveyard of which reference has been made. Isaac H., who died when a small boy.
10. Mary Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, was married to Andrew Kimmous, and to him had two children. John who died when quite small and, Elizabeth, who married John Anderson.
After the death of Andrew Kimmous, Mary married William Wilson and moved to Washington, where the Committee is informed the following 0children were born: George, Sarah, Mary, John S., and Charlotte S. Wilson.
The forgoing constitutes a history of the descendants of John and Elizabeth Sprowls as the committee has been able to compile the same. It has doubtless been noticed that it includes only the first, second and third generations. There is a large number of the fourth generation now living and while it will require a large amount of labor, yet it will not be a difficult task to complete the history, by bringing down the different branches at the present time.
We would respectfully suggest that a permanent organization be effected for the purpose of completing the history in order that it can be handed down in an intelligent manner to our children.
We would also suggest that when a permanent organization is effected, that steps be taken to ascertain the names of descendants of Jane Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth, who married William Carr, and moved to Ohio. Likewise, the family of Elizabeth Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, who married Laban Sampson and moved to Ohio. That the same be done of Mary Sprowls, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sprowls, who married James Sammon, and moved to Ohio.
John Sprowls, who we have referred to in this history as having enlisted in Illinois in the Civil War, belonged to the third generation, and it would be well also to ascertain the name of his descendants.
It would be advisable also to effect such an organization as we have suggested for another reason.
The fourth generation contributed a number of soldiers to the Civil War. George and Jesse Sprowls, sons of Mrs. A. Sprowls, enlisted in the One Hundred Fortieth Penna. Volunteers--Jesse was killed at Gettysburg, and George died at Andersonville. William A. generally known as " Art" , and a son of James Sprowls, enlisted in the Eighth Penna., Reserves, and has an excellent record as a soldier.
However, the attention of the committee has been called to the fact, and it should not be forgotten, that in the main, the descendants of John and Elizabeth Sprowls have been farmers. It is true some of the present generation have chosen other occupations such as ministry, medicine, and law. But as previously stated, we have devoted our labors principally to the first, second and third generations. We refer to them with pride, as they were composed of sturdy, honest, and exemplary men and women. It is well to recollect that in their homes, the book of books, the Bible, had the first place, and that their children were taught to reverence its Holy lessons. Their good reputation is a rich heritage and we should all live in such a way as to insure its preservation. xxxx--Marks the names of Veterans.
Unknown Sprowls' in America
1964 Blayney Genealogy, a Cadwallader Blayney, no records of his birth or death, and no
available records of his parents or ancestry but presumed to have been related to the
Lords Blayney of his native Ireland. He married Mary Sproule and had issue Ambrose Blayney
who was born in Ireland, a farmer. He married Elizabeth Smith who was a daughter of nee
Ann Rolston and John Smith. Issue 6: Ann Blayney Mary Blayney Bessie Blayney (twin) Martha
Blayney (twin) Rebecca (of whom further) and Chad Blayney lived to manhood.
Rebecca was born in Ireland, died 4-Apr.1900 near Zearing, Iowa. She married
Hugh Blayney son of nee Frances Harper and Harry (or Henry Steele) Blayney, was born
in 1830 near Dromore, county Tyrone, Ireland, died 12-May.1894 near St. Anthony, Iowa,
buried in Illinois Grove Cemetery M.E. from Zearing, Ia. With his, he came to America in
1832 and settled near Zearing where he remained a farmer and Presbyterian. In Ireland he
married Reecca Blayney and had issue 7: Rebecca Blayney Elizabeth Blayney John S.
Blayney Henry Steele Blayney
October 26, 1900 Claysville Recorder, (Local)
Nov. 2, 1900 Vol. 14, No 21, Claysville Recorder, L. & . J. Melvin Publishers. Mr.
Vol. 8, Keyhole, Oct. 1980 page 167, 18-Jan.1891 died William Sprowls in California,
Vol. 10, Keyhole, page 23, Wes Alexander Cemetery, 5-Dec.1881, Maggie McCoy
Vol. 12, Keyhole, page 53, Marriage Records of Pa., First United Methodist Church
Vol. 14 Keyhole, page 164, 1800 tax list, PikeRun Twp., Sprowls, John Farmer.
Page 175, Chartiers Hill Presbyterian Church Roll, 1894- Elymas Sprowls
Vol. 15, Keyhole, Washington Co., Quarter Sessions Docket #4, Township officers
Vol. 16, Keyhole, 1790 census, Cecil Twp.: James Sprowl 1 male 16 and up and 1 female.
Vol. 19, page 150 Lists a Frances Sprouel as one witness to a will of Job Robins,
Church of Tisrora Cemetery, Ireland ............................. (01)
Friends Burial Ground at Moat, Ireland ......................... (02)
Sprowls Cemetery ........................................................ (03)
West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, Pa............. (04)
West Finley Cemetery, West Finley, Pa. ........................ (05)
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Halo 2
Review by Evil Insane
"FPS combat has evolved even further"
The original Halo: Combat Evolved wasn't a game that moved me to the core. It was more of a nice game with nice graphics, a few nice touches and a few new gimmicks. It had some great ideas (you could only carry two weapons at a time, for example) and had some truly fun bits (Warthog. Nuff said) but didn't really grip me by the bits like other FPS's, such as other Perfect Dark or Goldeneye did. The sequel, however, is, luckily, very different. Damn different.
Gameplay 9/10
One of the greatest things about Halo 2 is that the gameplay is actually fun this time round! Oh yes, miracles do happen, ladies. For one thing, the game is now less linear than the first. Now it's got nice little Half-Life-esque touches. Walk into a room and as opposed to just seeing a bunch of enemies jump out and for you to kill them, you could well have a wall smash through and enemies to pour out of it, attacking you from every angle. The areas are also well-developed and different, no more walking into a room that was identical to the other thirty rooms previous!
There are also new weapons for you to play with, as well as dual-weapon capabilities! Now you can wield two SMGs, just like in the adverts! Woo! As well as new vehicles (Including an all-new Warthog) you can even steal the vehicles off your enemies whilst they are still using them! Nothing quite like hijacking a Banshee and knocking the scum off it before piloting it for yourself. Also added are genuine snipering sections, where you can pick off enemies from afar.
Also, the game boasts a new roster of enemies to kick seven shades of intergalactic justice out of. The new guys fly, climb up walls, jump about like insane breakdancers and attack you in formation. The soldiers also have nicknames for them, which is fun when they scream Bugs at twelve o' clock! right before they are shot to pieces. The enemies AI is also improved, with enemies, old and new, being wary of you, as opposed to just shooting away like idiots. Instead of blindly following you and walking into the line of fire, they'll, more often than not, camp together, looking out for you before scattering and firing wildly.
The suit itself that Chief wears is also different. Gone is the lives system, where your suit could take additional damage after losing the shield, to a certain point, now, you only have a shield, with a smaller ballistic one that absorbs some of the damage of initial attacks. Although this sounds nice in theory, once the ballistic shield degenerates, your primary one goes down fast. And by fast, I mean damn fast.
You now are armed with binoculars for recon, and some small weapons even have a scope, so you can snipe particularly tricky bad guys who prefer to use shields to hide behind.
Story 7/10
Halo 2 now features a decent story. People who haven't played or completed Halo: Combat Evolved and don't want to know the ending, look away now. It's just after Master Chief blew the hell out of Halo and stopped the Covenant's invasion. As his feat is being celebrated (and gets a new suit), the Covenant themselves are punishing the leader of the Covenant forces for doing such a bad job with stopping the Chief. Of course, in true Halo style, the ship that Chief is on gets attacked by Covenant forces. Cue heroic scene.
The story is actually pretty engaging, mostly because the cut scenes are approximately eighty-three times better than Halo: Combat Evolved, and you can't help but be taken in by it all, and, for once, actually find the Chief to be pretty cool. Before, he was just a big guy in a suit. Now, not only does he have better lines, but he's more likable, as is Johnson, the wise-cracking soldier from the first game, who comes out with some damn memorable lines.
Also, this coupled with a subplot involving the aforementioned Covenant leader make the story engaging and exciting.
Graphics 10/10
Single-handedly the greatest point of Halo 2 is the new graphics. Gone are the old graphics that, now, look blocky at best, and they're replaced with new character models, crisper visuals and an all-new Chief with more shiny armour. Basically anything you thought was pretty about the first one is upped by at least twenty in this. It also runs pretty damn smooth, even in co-op mode.
The best example of the new graphics is in the games opening sequences. The polygon count is off the chart, and it really pushes the X-Box to its limits. My only gripe is that in some scenes, the textures don't load as quickly as I would like them to, and you are occasionally left looking for a second or two and blank models before the game sorts itself out and loads them up. This is very infrequent, however, and doesn't really destroy the atmosphere since you're probably laughing too much at Johnson anyways to care. That man is a legend.
During the game, the machine fires about so much power that its great fun even to just watch someone play it, as streams of fire fly past you, explosions send enemies flying into the air and the Chief runs about, shooting, punching and throwing grenades into the fray. The enemies, bigger, better and badder than ever, fill the screen, going totally crazy-go-nuts on you.
Sound 8/10
Just as you'd expect it to be. The guns sound like guns, the soldiers sound like soldiers and the Covenant still make humourous comments in annoying voices. The new weapons make realistic explosions and add the nice sound of falling dirt after it for better effect. The weapons have a meaty clunk when you smash them over the head of an enemy and the suit has nice little blipping sounds to warn you that you are about to die. The music is very cool and atmospheric at times, especially in the city scenes when rock music kicks in and really makes you want to kick some ass.
The sounds are great during massive battle scenes with the Covenant and humans, like in the early levels in the cities, and later during the massive sieges. With surround sound, this game is at its best, with screams coming from either side, guns firing off everywhere and explosions shaking your ears. Reminds me of Nam. In the movies, that is.
Presentation 8/10
The menu screens are easy to access and use, the HUD is now more compact, but slightly harder to gauge your health (or so I found) and the ammo bars are now better-looking and easier to check your magazine levels with icons than just numbers. It still has that Hold X to change weapon jobbie appear at the corner of your screen, but its generally more helpful than it is a hindrance, and shows nice wee mini-pictures of the weapons you are about to pick up, making it an easier, faster process.
Control 9/10
All controls are customizable to the Nth degree, although it suffered, I noticed, from the same problem that the first had: too many buttons. Not the games fault I suppose, the X-Box and its mammoth-sized control pads have too many buttons at the best of times, but I found myself more than once accidentally changing weapons when I meant to smack an enemy over the head, but that's probably my fault more than the games. Also, a damn nice touch is something that I've been giving off about for years: when using two weapons, on shoulder button fires off one weapon whilst the other button fires the other gun. A great feature, if you ask me, and, although it's confusing (one gun may run of bullets first, for example) I think it adds to the atmosphere and makes it more real.
Extra features 8/10
A good few, including customizing your multiplayer characters primary and secondary colour, their shoulder symbol, the usual multiplayer, and co-op as well as additional levels of difficulty make this game pretty big. Could be better though. Like custom soundtracks, for example, or unlocking extra multiplayer maps. The multiplayer is good, doesn't have bots, however, but you can choose to be either the Chief in his SPARTAN II battle suit, or a Covenant warrior in his shiny undergarments. Good maps, but Blood Gulch does not feature as one of them, which makes me unhappy and want to cry.
Also, although it isn't technically part of the game, you get a nice little DVD that shows the making of the game and gives you insight into how they created many of the game's action sequences.
Play Time 8/10
The main story mode will do you for a wee while, maybe about 12 hours if you run through it on the easiest difficulty, but what's the fun in that? Relish it, play it with a friend, on Legendary, the hardest difficulty. But even with that, there's the multiplayer, which still, annoyingly, doesn't feature bots, but is good fun nonetheless. There's also a lot of secrets in the game to collect, not ruining anything, but they're quite fun items that turn on different game modes.
Replayability 10/10
As above, loads of replayability, especially if you and a friend just mess about in Co-op in the Warthog. If you have a good imagination, you'll be at it for ages. If not, you'll still be at it for ages, you unimaginative fool.
Buy or rent? 10/10
Buy. Even if you hated Halo: Combat Evolved (like me), buy it. The silver tin case is reason enough to give it a place in your collection.
Halo 2 takes the best bits about Halo: Combat Evolved, throws away the useless monotonous tunnels and the reams of identical rooms, and adds in a meaty filling of exciting level design, fantastic graphics that rival even Doom III's efforts and wraps it all up in a tasty shell of pure gaming bliss. All in all, a damn fine game, well worth at least playing, far better than the original, and proof that the X-Box isn't just a game console big enough to house a small family, but also has some half-decent games.
Percentage: (The separate scores added together) 87%
Score out of ten: (Rounded to the nearest whole number) 9/10
GameFAQs score: (Not an average) 9/10
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 12/07/04, Updated 01/03/05
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As a child I was curious about the background of my family when looking at old photos, and where family members were buried, having made many trips to cemeteries with my mother on our traditional Memorial Day trips. Since I grew up in a neighborhood with many first cousins, along with aunts, uncles, and grandparents, while in grade school I would go around the neighborhood gathering dates of relatives' birthdays to be sure they were all written on a calendar. Guess that may have been the start of my family history recordings. Since 1976, I have been a dedicated researcher, taking trips to Salt Lake, NGS Conferences, Ntl. Archives and DAR Library in D.C., but one of my favorite research projects is as a volunteer helping to collect obits for proof of burial records for cemeteries in my area. Though I research my Hedges/Dieter lines, I have also gotten hooked on researching my husband's Jones/Neal families. I also research all things Kelton but then that is another story. Shirley Jones.
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