text:
Posted by Julia Bendis
Kate Winslet started a campaign against plastic surgery in Hollywood. I am starting my own campaign against Kate Winslet. Really Kate, you are against cosmetic surgery, and are encouraging other Hollywood starlets not to fall under its magical spell? Really? How very convenient for you to start this campaign AFTER you've have all your plastic surgery done.
You don't know what I'm talking about? Well, let me refresh your memory. Remember how you gave birth to two children? Remember how you got really fat? Remember how you had all that ugly, saggy skin hanging and hated your body? Remember how you lost all that baby weight, and all of a sudden had even more sagging skin? Remember all those interviews you did saying how much you dislike your body? Does any of that ring a bell?
It's really funny how all of a sudden you decide to "start loving my body". Sure you are loving your body now. After all those nips and tucks and Botox injections, or whatever it is they inject into women's foreheads across the pond (say that with an English accent for better effect; sounds much better), of course you are loving your body now!
How very mature of you, as a role model for girls everywhere to mislead them about what a "natural" woman looks like. Looking at you at the Sunday's Emmy Awards really made me believe that your hotness is purely due to working out, eating right and shedding baby weight. Yea, right! A tummy tuck, a breast lift, and full body liposuction had nothing to do with the way you look now, right? At least be an adult about it and admit you had work done. Do us all a favor, don't lie to the regular folk. We are not idiots, alright so some of us are very much the idiots but we still would like to hear the truth. Own your Man-Made Beauty, Kate Winslet! Own it! That's all I gotta say.
4.8.13 at 10:49 am | Julia Bendis gets interviewed by the Orange. . .
11.8.12 at 11:25 am | Match by Julia matchmaking website
7.31.12 at 8:03 pm | Matchmaking done right! Individual, personal,. . .
7.19.12 at 3:08 pm | Boy Scouts reject homosexuals. Someone needs to. . .
3.29.12 at 10:39 am | Does G-d belong in children's activities?. . .
2.29.12 at 11:11 pm | Rules for proper manners and etiquette for. . .
4.11.11 at 2:07 pm | What a concert! Porn, sex, S & M, rock and all. . . (14)
5.15.11 at 6:07 pm | Adopting babies in foreign lands equals cool. . . (10)
12.9.10 at 10:22 am | Unlike so many people, I just don't see what the. . . (7)
September 11, 2011 | 10:52 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
Here's something I think about almost every time I am about to leave a message for someone. Do we still need to record an outgoing message telling people to 'please leave a message after the tone'? Do we really need to remind people when and how they need to start recording a message for us?
We are in the twenty first century; we have cars that can automatically parallel park for us, we have computers that are smarter than any software engineer out there; we have missiles that can seek out and shoot a target from thousands of miles away without any help from a human being, but yet we still need a reminder to 'leave a message after the beep'? Haven't we been doing that for many, many years by now? Do we still not know what to do when we hear that beep?
Typically, when I get one of those outgoing messages I like to pretend I didn't hear their instructions on how to record my message. Instead when I hear the beep, I start talking to my kids in the background, giving instructions and then complain into the phone about how I don't know if I heard the the beep and if I should be recording a message at this point or hanging up… I do however absolutely love those people that record their outgoing message as: "It's me, you know what to do!" Nothing else, which is more like it.
September 5, 2011 | 5:25 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
What is it about children that makes them want to jump all over people, me in particular? I am sitting on the couch, minding my own business when out of nowhere my six-year-old son decides to pounce on me. Not only pounce like a cheetah, or a lion or pick your own animal but start climbing all over me. Why? Is it a boy thing or do girls do the same thing?
Is this where boys start, with their Mothers and then it continues into adulthood with them pouncing on every living and breathing female they see? If it's a purely a subconscious male behavior that starts out in their very early years, I guess I understand it. Sort of. But do they have to be so physical and rough? If I didn't move fast enough, I am pretty sure I'd have a bloody nose right about now. And when I try to reason with him about being gentle with girls and ladies of all ages, he tells me he can't help it because he loves me so much he just can't control his body. Crap, it's starting early.
Can you imagine a man leaping at some woman in a bar, his only explanation that he is so enamored with her that he can't help but give into his animalistic instincts? I can imagine it going extremely well…
On the other hand, my eleven-year-old never behaved that way. He did and still to this day loves to cuddle up next to me on the couch watching a movie. Yes, sometimes he forgets that he weighs about ninety bounds and is made of pure bones and muscle. There isn't a single ounce of fat on that kid, and considering I don't weigh that much more than him at about five feet nothing, it certainly hurts when he lies down on me. I cringe with pain, but pretend it doesn't hurt only to keep him next to me because I know he is turning twelve in a couple of months, and am certain his desire to lay next to his Mother will end the same exact day! At least he doesn't use me as his own personal jungle gym like his brother… I am hoping his instincts, and everything I've drilled into him for the past six years will keep him from climbing over some pretty girl at school. I can only imagine his reasons for doing it: "But my Mom let's me doing to her ALL the time, and she doesn't complain!"
August 16, 2011 | 3:35 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
You know you've watched way too much television with your kids this summer when you start to pay attention to commercials… During yet another "Big Time Rush" marathon, I noticed a Kmart commercial. No, I didn't pay extra attention to it because it was Kmart but rather WHAT they were advertising. They were talking about Kmart Layaway program…
Maybe its just me, but why does Kmart need layaway? Are we in that much of a crappy economy that people need help paying for a $4 T-shirt? How much time do you need to pay for that, a week, a month? I can picture it now: "Yes, I'd like to put this shirt on layaway. I will give you a dollar now, come back next week and give you fifty cents, and by Christmas I can finally pick it up and pay the rest of it off!"
Shouldn't a place like Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue have layaway instead? Wouldn't THAT make more sense, especially when a cotton wife-beater costs more than my car payment over there… Can you imagine what life would be like if every store, restaurant, Doctor's office and retail place had layaway: "Yes, I am only going to pay for what I've eaten, but next week I will come back, pay and pick up the rest of my dinner, from today."
Alright, I'll stop dreaming now and go back to the real world. The world where Kmart layaway and $300 underpants at Saks…
August 12, 2011 | 9:04 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
* I was reading a story in the newspaper to Nikolas (6) about people in Somalia having to abandon their weakest children on the side of the road, in order to get their other children to a refugee camp for food and water. I explained that the Mothers have to make a choice in which one they can save. Without blinking an eye, he says: "Well, aren't you glad we live in America Mom!"
* Me: "I can't wait to take you guys to see the Three Muskateers movie!" Tyler: "It seems scary, not sure Mom" Me: "Oh, its fine, its like PG-something" Tyler: "Yeah, PG-13!"
* As I was about to pull out of a parking spot, I wondered if I could go forward instead of in reverse. Just as I was saying out loud: "I wonder if there is anything blocking the car in front…", Tyler (11) says: "Um, yea BUSHES!"
* "Oh s**t, that's super spicy!"- says Nikolas (6) while eating dinner. And then as he sees everyone's face staring at him, "Wait, was that a bad word? I didn't know it was a bad word. Should I not say S**T anymore?"
* At dinner, Nik my 6-year-old kept blowing on the steam, over and over again. I had to intervene: "Stop blowing, you will pass out! Oh wait, maybe its a good idea. Keep going!"
* Tyler (11) talking to his younger brother: "That's why your room is such a mess, you don't treat your LEGO's with any respect!"
* Talking to Nik(6) about being nice to babies, he keeps saying that he hates babies. I point out that HE himself was once a baby. To which he says: "Mom, even when I was a baby I hated myself!"
* Walking into a Target store, Nik (6) sees the giant red balls outside the door: "Oh I love those giant balls! I can do so much with those balls, Mom!"
* While watching TV, the commercial for 76 gas comes on. The one with the kid asking his parents tons of questions while they are trying to drive. Then they show the number that parents can call for pre-recorded information on all kinds of kid questions. Nikolas (6) says: "Yeah, you are gonna need to get that for me!"
* "Dad, am I old enough to ride a dolphin yet?", Nikolas (6)
* Nikolas (who just turned 6) has been walking around telling people he is 7. One day, after meeting a new person who asked him how old he was, Nikolas answered: "I am 7!" To which Daddy replied (for the 15th time), "No, you are 6!" Nikolas getting visibly upset: "Why do you keep saying that? I have told you many times that I am 7!"
* After seeing Nicolas Cage's star on the Hollywood walk of fame, my Nikolas exclaimed: "Mom, I found my star! I told you I am famous!"
* Out of nowhere, while drinking iced tea Nikolas says: "Where is the ice?" Me: "You don't need ice, its cold." Nik: "But its ICED TEA, its supposed to have ice in it, otherwise what's the point of calling it Iced Tea?"
* Reading Dr. Seuss book "Oh can you say the Dinosaur names!", Dad asks: Nikolas (5), can you say Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Nikolas: Ty-Anus-Saurus-Sex!
* At dinner, Nik (5) announced that he wants his own blog! When I asked what he will write about he said: "I will write about you Mommy." That's appropriate, considering all I do is write about him.
* Nik (5): Mommy, do you know who I have a crush on? Me: No, who? Nik: I have a crush on girls in Bikinis. Me: All girls in Bikinis or a specific/one girl in a bikini? Nik: All the girls in bikinis. Not the little girls, like my age. But the older, bigger girls!
* I was partially dressed as Nik (5) walked into my room. I tried giving him a hug, and as he pulled away I asked why he wouldn't hug me. "Mom, how can I, when you got all THAT going on?", as he pointed up and down, and all over at my half-dressed body.
* Me: Nikolas, what did you do at school today?
Nik: I farted.
Me: Um, ok. What else did you do at school?
Nik: I made crap out of nothing.
* Nikolas' kindergarten teacher keeps a notebook of all the interesting things he says in class, here's some of it:
- Teacher, I know what heaven looks like. I saw a picture of it on my Daddy's phone. It has clouds and trees, and a giant ladder that goes all the way to the sky, and you can take a shortcut to get there!
- During quiet, writing time: Teacher, I have a question. I was just thinking that if a Banana had a face, a mouth, a nose, eyes and ears, it could walk up to me and talk. And that would be very weird, wouldn't it?
* Nikolas (5), was asking me a lot of questions while I was typing an email on my phone. The kids know how much I don't like when they interrupt what I am doing. I always ask the kids to be patient, wait til I am done and then I will answer any questions they have. As he asked yet another question, he finally remembered what I have been saying about interrupting, and I heard him in the corner mumbling to himself: "Yes, I know. I guess I will have to be patient and wait til she is done texting on her phone, AGAIN! I can't wait til I get my own phone, and show her what its like!" Point well taken.
* I bought Tyler (11) some new shirts. After I brought them home, he was looking through them and pulled out the blue, Rusty brand one. Sarcastically, he says: "Great, Mom! This will go great with my Red Rusty shirt, and my Green Rusty shirt, and my White Rusty shirt, and my Black Rusty shirt, and now my very own BLUE Rusty shirt!" Apparently, I've been buying him the same type Rusty Brand shirts, without even knowing it.
* The best quote ever from my 5-year-old: "I'm so happy today, and everyday! You know why? Because I'm not dead!" How simple, yet so wise!
* I was talking to my husband about my Dad being sick: "You should have seen the 5-Star service my dad got from Mom when he was sick!" Tyler (11) yells out: "He ALWAYS gets a 5-Star service from her!"
* I usually make a good sized dinner every night, typically chicken, rice, lots of vegetables, etc. One night, I only made a vegetable soup for dinner. Tyler (11) looks at the soup I just placed in front of him, and says: "Mom, are we poor?" Apparently, when you spoil your family with gourmet dinners almost every night, a simple soup with bread means we are poor.
* As usual, Nik (5) was taking forever in the bathroom. I yelled out to him: "Are you OK? Did you fall in the toilet?" "No Mommy, ONLY my butt fell in the toilet! But, its OK. I pulled it out!"
* As we were all driving one day, a car cuts us off. I yell out: "Why is that guy an idiot?" Tyler (11): "I don't know, Mom. Why is a pickle green?"
* My 5-year-old has started to take a shower on his own. One day, while he was in the shower my husband was telling him to make sure to wash his 'behind' well. As Nikolas was about to do it: "Oh, this ain't gonna be pretty!"
* Beef jerky time:
Me: Would you like some beef jerky?
My kid (5): Yea yea beef jerky!
He starts eating.
My kid: "Oh, its spicy, I need water"
Me: I don't have any water
My kid: Well why did you give me this then?
Me: Not sure. Spit it out.
My kid: I need a napkin!
Me: Ooh lucky for you I found a napkin.
My kid: No, no - lucky for you.
* When Nikolas (5) was taking a very long time in the bathroom one night, I asked him if he was alright, if his stomach was hurting, and if it was diarrhea. He looks in the toilet, looks up at me: "Oh, its your lucky day, Mom!"
* Nik (5) didn't want the Oats on the Oat Bran muffin, so my husband said he will scrape them off. He finished, and our kid says: "That's good enough, Dad. You can take a break now!"
* My 5-year-old wanted to have the leftover Halloween candy, and was trying to get it. Me: "Oh, don't eat that, its a month-old!" My kid: "No, you are a month-old!"
* While trying to clean up the house, the little one (5) kept whining that no one is giving him anything to do. It was getting on my nerves, me: "What's with you?" My kid: "Stop saying that, there is Nothing WITH me, I don't have anything WITH me!"
* The only show my kid (5) will watch is Sponge Bob, he is obsessed with him! I have about 100 episodes recorded. When one of the recorded shows ended, he ran up the stairs, screaming: "Mommy, Mommy, Sponge Bob bent over, it bent over!" I had no clue what he was saying, so all kinds of inappropriate thoughts ran through my head… He was trying to tell me that the show was over, it ended.
*We asked our oldest, Tyler (who was 9 yrs at the time), to do us a favor and give a shower to his little brother (4 at the time), kind of as a joke. Really didn't think that he would actually do it. He obviously took it as a way to make a quick buck… We got this as our bill of services rendered, below!
* My 10-year-old rode his bike down to the neighborhood park, with his friends. After he got back home, asked him, "Tyler did you guys stay at the park the whole time?". Rolling his eyes at me, "No, Mom. We went to the bar, had a few beers, you know the usual!"
* "Mom, when you were a little boy in Russia, did you speak English?" (Nikolas, 5). "You mean: when I was a little GIRL in Russia", "No Mom, I SAID, when you were a little BOY in Russia! Everyone is born a Boy, and then turn into girls, Mom!"
August 9, 2011 | 6:23 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
The other day my kids asked me if I had a pet when I was a child, which made me tell them a little story about the kitten we had for a week. This story went something like this:
When I was about eight-years-old and my brother five, we begged our parents to get us a dog or a cat all the time. For as long as I can remember my Father was allergic to dogs. Wait, let me re-phrase that. For as long as I could remember in my old age of eight, my Father TOLD us that he was allergic to dogs. He wasn't very clear on what would happen to him if he came in contact with one, but still VERY allergic. So, we started asking for a cat…
One beautiful, overcast, and raining summer morning in Latvia (it always rained), my brother and I woke up to a brand new kitten purring at our beds. Yes, my brother and I shared a bedroom for a very long time. In fact all siblings, grandparents and sometimes distant relatives shared rooms in Russia. Going back to the kitten.
It was a typical grey, not-very-attractive kitten but to us he was the most beautiful cat in the world! He was playful and sweet, during the day. At night, he turned into a monster who hissed and scratched, and ripped everything to shreds. My Grandmother wasn't so thrilled about having another mouth to feed in the house, and every chance she got she let us know how much she hated the damn thing. I started suspecting something when my she made little comments like, "Oh I hope the little thing never gets eaten by anything when you let him outside!" Or "I sure hope he lives a long life with us!" I don't know if any of you reading this see where this might be going, my kids sure didn't…
One a not so beautiful, overcast but NOT a rainy morning we woke up to my Grandmother sitting very quietly in the corner of the room, just as my Grandfather blared the radio, as he did every morning in order to get us out of bed (let me remind you this was summer, no school, nowhere to go, and they let us sleep in til 8:30). I didn't see the kitten anywhere, and began to panic. We all went out looking for him. After looking all over the house and outside for days, my Grandmother finally told us that the cat ran away and got hit by a car! And yes, he died…
I cried and cried for days after, and my parents promised to get us another kitten soon. Yea, that never happened although we did get an Afghan Hound puppy for a whole day once! Somehow when my Father wanted this beautiful dog, his allergies went away suddenly… However, after the first pee and poop on the floor of our tiny two-bedroom apartment, my Father's allergies returned and the puppy had to be taken away… To this day I am not sure what happened to him, he simply disappeared.
The real kicker of this story is that years later I learned the real truth about what happened to that kitten! Once my Grandmother's animosity towards the cat grew to the point of no return, she decided to simply get rid of it. So instead of telling us that she gave him back to the people we got him from, she made up a story of him being unhappy in our house, running away and getting hit by a car. Isn't that nice?
What can I say… That's how we do it in Russia…
August 2, 2011 | 2:37 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
Apparently, The Tooth Fairy is going through tough economic times too. 10% of children did not receive any money this year, and 7% received less than a dollar. Are you kidding me? First of all, I don't understand the whole "Tooth Fairy" thing as it is. In what messed up world do you get rewarded with nothing less than MONEY for losing your baby teeth? This has got to be the dumbest idea a non-parent has ever come up with!
When I was a kid, not only was there no such thing as a Tooth Fairy, but we didn't have "Fairies" of any kind. Forget getting rewarded for losing a tooth. You know what our "big reward" was? Pulling the damn tooth out yourself, so Grandma didn't tie a thread to it and the other end to a doorknob, and then yank the door to pull that tooth out. You were given a simple choice, do it yourself or Grandma will do it for you! Forget money, forget going for ice cream afterward, forget parents saving the disgusting thing and giving it to your spouse on your wedding day.
You think I'm kidding? There are people I know that got a bag full of goodies on their wedding day. Their future spouse's baby teeth, hair, even molds of their crooked teeth before they got braces on! I was surprised to hear that it didn't contain their baby finger nails, and penis foreskin from the guy's circumcision… Somehow I have a feeling that those parents might have that somewhere as well, stashed far far away…
As much as I love many American traditions, I think this particular obsession with saving every tiny, mundane and useless piece of childhood is completely foreign to me and maybe even other non-Americans. I could be wrong. I mean, take a look at my parents. Not only did they NOTsave my baby teeth or hair, but have thrown a lot away. Not just MY artifacts, but their own as well. My parents don't keep anything, their house is the most immaculate piece of art I've ever seen. There isn't a single piece of paper out of place, much less an occasional baby tooth laying around.
I am pretty sure that as soon as I moved out of their house, in my very old age of 21, the very same day they packed up all my crap and threw it away. They don't even wait for neighborhood garage or yard sales, they just throw everything out. Their garage looks like someone's living room, you literally could live in it, it is that clean. The other day I was rummaging through their garage looking for my old journals and books. I didn't find either of those things, however I did find a nice collection of classic books… all in Russian. They literally filled a giant boat FULL of Russian books when we immigrated here. Nothing else, just books. I am not sure if some genius told them that in America, people will pay millions for those books or what…
So, as you can tell my views on saving baby's foreskin, locks of hair and other artifacts is a bit skewed, although per my husband's request I have been saving my kids' first teeth and hair since they were babies. Only for him to throw it all away ten years later when he found strange hair, teeth and what looked like the remains of an animal that died from suffocation, at the bottom of a plastic container titled "KIDS CRAP"…
July 29, 2011 | 9:48 pm
Posted by Julia Bendis
The teenager in me is at it again! Every time I pass a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, I have to stop, look at it, examine it and maybe even take a picture for my "wish list" of things I want on my future bike. Sometimes I'll even talk to the owner of the bike to get more details on the custom work done.
Now all this "research" would seem like a good idea for someone that already has a motorcycle license, and also knows how to ride a bike. By "a bike", I mean an actual bicycle. However, when you can't ride a bike down the street without falling off of it with every tiny bump in the road, or scream like a little girl when heading down a hill… how can that person consider riding an actual motorcycle? And yes, that "person" I'm talking about is myself, of course.
My children have started to kindly ask if I'd like to stay home when they go bike riding. That's a big enough hint that they've been embarrassed enough by their Mom… I really didn't know how bad I was on a bicycle until one day I saw the faces of passerby's as I rolled down a hill.
Picture this: A grown woman going down a hill on a bike at 0.5 mph. I'm not exaggerating, at exactly 0.5 miles per hour. Not only am I going down a steep hill at 0.5 mph, but also screaming at the same time. I'm barely moving, but covered head to toe in protective gear just in case I fall off my 22-inch girls' bike. That's not my only problem either. I also don't know how to turn, although I've been told by a credible motorcycle rider that you don't necessarily need that skill, since all you do is LEAN on a motorcycle. So, I figure its not that big of a deal when I'm riding a bike and come to a turn, instead of actually making a sharp 90 degree turn, I simply stop, get off the bike and turn it in the direction I need to go. Voila! Problem solved.
My only other issues are other bikers, stop signs, poles, and pedestrians. Like a good bicyclist, I do not use the bike lane for the fear of getting hit by a car when I spin out of control because of a pebble on the road, which with my luck is very probable. So instead I stay on the sidewalk, right alongside the other children, grandparents, people in wheelchairs and dogs. When I am approaching another human being, whether on a bike or on foot I begin to panic and yell out really loudly: "oh s**t, oh crap, oh s**t, oh crap!" until that person is close enough to hear me, then I jump off my bike mid-ride without the use of brakes since it is a little girls' bike and I'm pretty close to the ground, drop it and throw myself into the bushes. Picture Phoebe Boufe on 'Friends', with her new bike that she doesn't know how to ride. Why would any sane person do that, you might ask? Well, by now we all know I'm not sane. The other reason is explained perfectly by my 11-year-old: "You are a professional at being an un-professional bike rider, Mom." I'm not too sure what that means, but probably very accurate…
And yet all this, somehow does not discourage me from looking and dreaming of my very own Harley one day soon, barring any unforeseen accidents involving me, my bike, and a possible cement pole…
April 2013
November 2012
July 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
| |||||||||


text:
Locate Food, Frozen produce suppliers, Processors and other serices now!
Step 1
Click on Product Listing category from left hand frame and select required products.
Step 2
Select required product to bring up a list of manufactuers / suppliers.
Step 3
Click on company name to bring up full contact details.
Click on the Search Box to locate companies by name, country or product type.
Click HERE Now for
Buyers Guide Advertising Rates

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sunday, June 10, 2012
This week, we marked two important occasions in our nation's history. On Tuesday, June 4, we commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, where the U.S. Navy took out much of the Japanese Imperial Fleet, and the four Japanese aircraft carriers that were responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor. This historic display of American naval might set the course for the remainder of our Pacific advance and helped bring about the beginning of the end of World War II. Then, on Wednesday, June 6, we commemorated the 68th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion at Normandy, the largest amphibious landing in world history.
These events were not just important events in our nation's history, they were also a significant part of daily life and affected every American and their families, including my own, for generations to come. My grandfather and CD-23 resident, Frank Flori, served in the U.S. Navy and fought in Okinawa at the end of World War II. We owe a great deal of respect and appreciation to our Armed Forces and military families. Their courage and bravery have protected America and our allies for decades. But they are currently in jeopardy.
President Obama and Congressional Democrats like Debbie Wasserman Schultz, support cuts to our Armed Forces, particularly the U.S. Navy and National Guard, that undermines our national security, weakens our border security and threatens America's sovereignty. Even President Obama's own Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta called the Democrats' proposed cuts to our military "devastating." At a time when America faces new, emerging threats of terrorism, drug trafficking and a rising China, we need to ensure that our National Guard and U.S. Navy have more resources at their disposal, not less. Furthermore, this Administration's push for U.S. ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty is a gross submission of U.S. sovereignty to the United Nations, constrains the U.S. Navy, and threatens the free flow of maritime commerce and goods throughout the world.
Rest assured, I am committed to:
- Ensuring that disastrous cuts to our military, such as the impending sequester and President Obama's "devastating" proposals, are avoided;
- Strengthening our Armed Forces, particularly the Navy and National Guard, as well as enhancing our and Border Patrol efforts.
- Protecting America's sovereignty and access to the sea.
Upholding these values are crucial to delivering a robust American foreign policy for the 21st Century, and if elected, I will do what is necessary to strengthen our armed forces, secure our borders, and protect America.


text:
Julie K. Gammack, MD
Associate Editors, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Saint Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Send an email to Julie K. Gammack, MD
To send an email to Julie K. Gammack, MD please complete the short form below. Please note that all enquiries should relate specifically to Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. All the fields are required so please make sure you complete them all otherwise we won't be able to send your message.
Your First Name | |
Your Last Name | |
Your Email | |
Confirm Your Email | |
Message Subject | |
Your Message | |


text:
To better serve the diverse needs and priorities of the Association's membership, more effective structures are being developed to ensure the successful targeting and delivery of ISSA's programme at the regional level by providing an optimum response to the priorities and challenges specific to the different regions/subregions.
The principal task of the Liaison Office is to enhance and increase the number and scope of activities in the region. The main method is through the organization of small scale, focused technical seminars with the two fold goal of contributing to the priority outcomes of the Association and providing platforms for in depth knowledge sharing on major issues facing countries in the region.
Each region/subregion which has adopted the new regional structure has established its own workplan formulated by a Steering Committee in close cooperation with the ISSA General Secretariat. The Steering Committee is made up of Chief Executive Officers from member organizations in each region/subregion whose work is guided by a chairperson selected by the committee.


text:
12. | dah | ||
A word used when frustrated or annoyed at a person or event DAH! I hate physics!
1. | dah | ||
from russian 'yes', used with the well-known "retard entonation", means "yes, what else?" meaning the answer is so obvious that any retard would know… and all the retards speak russian, it implies…
So, it's really a kind of insult to the russians coming back from… daaah! what else? the Cold War days, when they were the Evil Ones. (At least that's what I… grasped, if you will, the first time I've heard it… but not being english my mother-tongue, I'm probrably wrong) …is Richard Simmons gay?
… (…)…(…)…(…)…DAAAAHH!! (you all know the entonation) |
2. | Dah | ||
This word is used for when you are in a state of annoyance, or something happens that wasn't intended. Jenna: Dude the homework was due yesterday NOT today
Jason: DAH ! Are you shittin' me ?! Jenna:. . . And then she like totally went in and- Jason; DAAH !! YOUR SO DAMN ANNOYING shut up !! |
3. | dah | ||
Romanian/Russian word meaning 'yes'. Person A: Is Garrett dum?
Me: Dah. |
4. | Dah | ||
Situation 1: A word used to veer off of a subject or a response to a question or statement that you don't know how to respond to. Situation 2: This word could be used to retaliate from a verbal attack in a friendly and joking way. This was first used as an inside joke when one friends status was in German and the other friend commented "Dah" because he didn't understand the status as a joke. Then, for every other comment he didn't know how to respond to he said "Dah" Q: "I heard you kissed that ugly person at that party last night."
A: "Uhhhhh Dah?" Q: "Wow, you are horrible at football." A: "Dah." |
5. | Dah | ||
1. Slang word for Dutch (blunt)
2. Slang work for duce (second half of a cigarette) 1. Jenna: Im dying to smoke.
Joey: Do you have a dah? Jenna: Yes, roll up. 2. Jenna takes out her cigarettes and lights one up. Joey: Let me get Dah Jenna gives a dirty look and passes over the second half of her cigarette. |
A word to decribe someone who is or who is a ..Dank Ass Hyna,Down Ass Homegirl,Dazed And Hazed...etc. Can be used to replace words like.. well DAH! DANG! she's down, she must be a DAH!
They're smoking a fat blunt they're probably all DAH. Don't say DAHt,you know i'm a DAH. |
7. | dah | ||
DUMB AS HELL! That Rebecca is so smart, but she dah.


text:
HARROGATE, Tenn. — For the first time in the history of Lincoln Memorial University athletics, a former athletes' jersey will be retired as Railsplitter baseball alum Scot Shields is set to return for this weekend's homecoming festivities to see his uniform commemorated.
Scot Shields is scheduled to return to LMU on Friday evening as he will make an appearance at game two of the Railsplitters' annual Fall World Series, set to begin at 7 p.m.. On Saturday, the spotlight shifts to Shields, as Lincoln Memorial President Jim Dawson and Athletic Director Roger Vannoy will lead the ceremony to retire Scot Shields' No.10 jersey at 1 p.m. on Lamar Hennon Field. Shields will sign autographs at the conclusion of the ceremony with the LMU alumni game to follow at 1:30 p.m..
In the long history of Lincoln Memorial athletics, you would be hard-pressed to find an athlete with a deeper resume collegiately or professionally than Scot Shields.
During his time at Lincoln Memorial, Shields etched his name throughout the Railsplitter record books. From his arrival in 1995 to his departure in 1997 Scot compiled 20 wins, good for second on the all-time list in school history. In the career record books Shields can be seen in nearly every statistical pitching category as he ranks sixth all-time in appearances (51), fifth in games started (31), second in complete games (18), first in shutouts (4), fourth in innings pitched (224.1), third in strikeouts (190) and fifth in batters faced (1,007).
Shields' most impressive accomplishment at LMU came on March 16, 1996, as he pitched 16 innings against the University of Montevallo — a single-game record that stands to this day. In that game, Shields also notched the single-game record for most batters faced with 71 and most pitches thrown with 261.
Scot was taken in the 38th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the then-Anaheim Angels and made his MLB debut on May 26, 2001, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. From 2001-2010 Shields became a fixture in the Angels' bullpen, highlighted by Scot playing a key role on the 2012 World Series Championship team. That season Shields compiled a 2.20 earned run average over 49 innings.
The right-hander led the American League in holds, a stat that indicates his ability to keep the other team from scoring in the seventh and eighth innings, from 2006-2008. At the conclusion of 2009, Scot was named 'Best Setup Man of the Decade' by Sports Illustrated along with earning the distinction of being selected to the All-Decade Team for the years spanning from 2000 to 2009.
Shields announced his retirement in 2011 as the last member of the 2002 World Series team. He is widely regarded as the greatest setup pitcher in Angels franchise history. Among pitchers who recorded more than 500 innings as an Angel, Shields ranks seventh in club history in earned run average, ninth in WHIP (walks plus hits per innnings pitched), fifth in hits per nine innings, third in strikeouts per nine innings, second in games played (491) and ninth in strikeout to walk ratio.
As the most successful alum in the 115 year history of Lincoln Memorial athletics, Shields having his jersey retired is the first event of its kind at LMU. All are invited and encouraged to attend the enshrinement of LMU legend and MLB great Scot Shields' No. 10 jersey.


text:
A straight person.
1. | heterosexual | ||
A person who is attracted to the oppisite sex Girlz like/love boys
Boys like/love girls |
2. | heterosexual | ||
A person who is attracted to the opposite gender. Heterosexuality is the most common sexual orientation in the world (but by no means "normal". It is simply more common than some variations of human sexuality).
Only tiny minorities are exclusivly heterosexual or exlusively homosexual (somewhere between 2 to 5% each); most are somewhere in between those two extremes. Slang terms for heterosexuials include straight. Many (ignorant/prejudiced) heterosexuals like to abuse or try to change sexual minorities, like homosexuals (who love members of the same sex), bisexuals (who love both sexes), pansexuals (who are love anybody; male, female, intersex, whoever), and asexuals (who have no sexual desires whatsoever), and seem to believe that these people can become straight, despite that sexual orientation is pretty much fixed for life.
What causes heterosexuality? People always ask what causes pan-, bi-, a-, and homosexuality, but hardly question heterosexuality. |
3. | Heterosexual | ||
A person who is straight Guys who fuck only girls are heterosexuals.
Girls that fuck only guys are heterosexuals |
4. | Heterosexual | ||
People that are both romantically and sexually attracted to the opposite gender. So females are attracted to males/males are attracted to females.
This is obviously the most common sexual orientation in the world, due to biology. (You can only get offspring if a male and female have sex) and probably due to religious and social factors (it's a crime in some places to not be heterosexual, and many religions condemn homosexuality/bisexuality) However, just because it's the most common, and "socially/biologically/religiously" corrct, doesn't necessarily mean homosexuality and bisexuality are wrong or "weird". Everyone should have the choice and right to be what they want to be, including their sexual choice. It's in no one's place to judge or condemn people because of their sexuality. Just like it's wrong to judge people based on his/her race, sex or socio-economic class. I'm a bisexual male, but prefers females to other males. (Bisexuality does not mean you are secretly gay, or like both genders equally)
So I am half heterosexual? lol. |
6. | Heterosexual | ||
One who is sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex. For some reason some people (def. 2) seem to think that heterosexuals are all homophobic or think other sexual preferences are 'wrong'. Really, most heterosexual people don't have a proplem with homosexuality at all. Heterosexual is the most common sexual orientation in the world, not because everyone is secretly gay and don't want to come out with it, but because people are born that way. However quite a lot of the new generation are gay or bisexual so this could change soon. So please don't think that heterosexual people are all completely anit-gay, only straight because it's their religeon, secretly homosexual, or anything like that. Not all heterosexuals make it their life's work to abuse homosexuals. We've usually got better stuff to do. When I read def 2, I felt ashamed of my heterosexuality. I thought to myself, "This must have been how gay people felt before they were accepted."
Two people in a friendly relationship that does not include sex... at all. Although it may include: nose-bopping, affectionate name calling, flirting, lifting the other. excessive hugging Jessie Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield are heterosexual


text:
For just a moment, feel what your body is doing. Can you feel your pulse? Your breath? Can you ignore your mind and inhabit your skins surface? In my art, I am interested in the tactical political praxis that may arise from this sort of consciousness. I spend most of my time producing things that have no permanence—six months of daily walks, anonymous, sometimes hidden sculptures, or, in the case of "John Smith: Hermit&hellip", a period of seclusion and self-sufficiency.
My art practice has several interrelated loci of activity. What may be most recognizable as art is often documentation and sketches in the forms of photography, video, installation, and drawing. However, getting to the stage of representation often involves an extended period of mindful flânerie, or perhaps living in a cave.
I am particularly interested in our models of political subjectivity and how our everyday actions take can take on radical dimensions. In notions of homelessness, the experience of transience and nomadism, and the creative problem-solving necessary to continue on despite this overwhelming adversity, I see a radical extra-societal subject whose struggles have deep implications for our own role and agency, embedded within a seemingly unyielding cultural superstructure.
Ground Maneuvers


text:
Film Screenings every Thursday night @ The Brooks |
Date: | Wednesday, June 06 |
Time: | 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Location: | The Brooks...Film Screenings every Thursday evening |
Address: | 1934 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee - 38104 |
Phone: | (901) 544-6225 |
Website: | www.brooksmuseum.org/films |
Event Description: |
The Brooks screens award-winning independent films throughout the year in the Dorothy K. Hohenberg Auditorium. Enjoy dinner, dessert and coffee, or a drink in the Brushmark Restaurant before or after the film. The Brushmark is open every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm featuring seasonal entrees by Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams, as well as a wine and cocktail list. Outdoor seating is available as the weather permits. Call 901.544.6225 for reservations. Auditorium sound system provided by Ninth Wave Audio/Video Design, generously sponsored by The Jeniam Foundation. |
Share Tweet |


text:
Feb 25, 2012 7:48 PM
HD500 Loud Buzz
Like (0)
I have an annoying buzz issue with my HD500 that is driving me crazy and thought I might find some answers here. First let me begin by saying that I have new cables, old cable powered monitors, headphones, connected to a computer via USB, not connected, plugged into a grounded circuit, also tried undgrounded. and it buzzes no matter what. The buzz it generates is LOUD but my MXR Smartgate kills it out for the most part. The guitar is my Jackson DKMG with EMG 81/85 active pickups. I usually run highgain and this only worsens the issues.
If the guitar is plugged in and volume is all the way down, no buzz at all. If my guitar cable is unplugged from the HD500 also no buzz. The buzz only happens when the guitar is plugged in and volume it up. It doesn't stop if I do things like touch the strings, or the HD500. It does however change in intensity if I change what direction I stand in relation to the POD. As in if I face the unit I can minimize the buzz, if I turn 90 degrees it gets really loud. I also tried it in a part of my house that has complete new electical wiring and grounding. What is more odd is that the buzzing is most intense when headphones are used. Doesn't matter which headphones are used either.
Any ideas are welcome!
sounds like your guitar's electronics cavity isn't sheilded or something isn't grounded.
+1 Meam. Active pickups are generally very quiet. It sounds like dicey wiring to me.
Have you tried another guitar?
+1 meam and jim
Another thing that came into my mind is the switch nearby the top of the expression pedal, the "Guitar In". Have you tried setting it to PAD in order to reduce the signal provided by the high gain pickups you have? But have in mind that meam and jim's advice are definitely the way. It looks like a grounding issue from the guitar, not the HD500 at all.
Tried a fresh battery for your EMGs?
Thanks for the replies. I am trying the fresh battery in a while (need to get one!). I have tried the pad switch with no difference to the buzz. I will also check out the grounding inside my jackson. I think that it is wired to the fork part of my Floyd. I will report back later with my findings. Thanks again for the feedback!
Wow, I am going crazy with this. bought a new battery, not the issue. I spent the night looking into the wiring inside my DKMG and have found that Jackson did a wierd wiring job on it. At least compared to the recommended wiring from EMG. EMG 81/85 are not supposed to be grounded to anything. They provide their own ground inside the pickups and are themselves fully shielded. I ended up ordering a solderless kit from EMG so I can take out all of te Jackson nonsense and see it that is the problem. I hope it is. I may even shiedl the control cavity. If not I am going to just give up and let my SmartGate do it's job. If anyone has any other ideas, or bad experiences with EMG + HD500 let me know.
check this out:
in his case, his amp's outlet seems to not be grounded...given your initial post that shouldn't be the case, esp if it occurs when you only have the pod, guitar, and headphones connected, and nothing else.
that post also mentions that the EMG's can possibly have a bad internal ground, which you can't fix...
Stay in the mix and in the know.
Latest offers, special deals and insider updates.


text:
in Apple Valley, MN
5 attending
in St. Paul, MN
8 attending
in Minneapolis, MN
5 attending
in Minneapolis, MN
11 attending
in Plymouth, MN
14 attending
in Roseville, MN
7 attending
in Plymouth, MN
12 attending · 1 waiting
in Bloomington, MN
15 attending
in St Paul, MN
12 attending
in Apple Valley, MN
10 attending
in Burnsville, MN
12 attending
in St. Paul, MN
32 attending
in Hopkins, MN
9 attending
22 Meetup Groups match "Playing Cards" near Minneapolis, MN
You will enjoy this very social card game and the chance to meet new friends who also love playing cards. Please join us on a Sunday afternoon to relax, share your stories, and play a very fun game of cards.
Ideally, you abide and enjoy the social contract when playing middle-weight board and card games. Bring to teach and learn to play. Somewhere in the dead-center of the board and card gaming universe are folks who want the challenge of learning and playing Euro and "Ameritrash" board games and card games. Those folks have a long and varied list of games they wish to play. When a game calls for it, those folks don't mind managing luck, being tinkered by or tinkering with others, and accepting vict …
Love Cribbage? Live in and/or around Lowertown in St. Paul? Then come on down to the Black Dog Cafe. http://blackdogstpaul.com/ We meet every Monday to peg, talk, and listen to music. We play a friendly game and always want to teach new players the game. Bring your board, your cards, your pegs or just yourself. Let's peg!
There are no upcoming Meetups.
This is a group for people who enjoy playing party/contract bridge. All experience levels and age groups are welcome. I started this group because I like playing bridge and I'd like to meet other players. Games will be in the evening or on weekends. Looking forward to playing some cards.
When I was growing up, my parents would play Pinochle with my Grandparents. When one would have to get up, they forced me to sit in and I HATED it. Now, I'm an addict. I play online (Double deck on Yahoo) But I miss the feel of the cards, casual conversation, and oh, gloating a bit :) So I'm starting this group to see if there are any others out there. Bring your best game :)
There are no upcoming Meetups.
If you are a pinochle player or would like to be one, join the fun with Pinochle Pals. We play single deck partnership pinochle. Each game has two teams of two players each. We love to teach new players. Come join us, it WILL be fun!
United Geeks of Gaming meet for board games, card games, RPGs, and just about any other kind of game we can get our hands on. We do monthly gaming, special events, and some weekend extravaganzas.
Have you been hoping to play euchre with true diehards who really love the game? You are welcome here! If you don't know how to play, are you willing to give it a try? (We promise, it's addictive!) We have members willing to teach anyone the game. Join now and enjoy playing euchre with fun people in a friendly atmosphere.
The Twin Cities Board Games group welcomes everyone! Our members play the full range of games from classic board games to party games to Eurogames. Our goal is building community through playing board games! Many of our meetups are open to all ages and we encourage you to bring friends and family. We frequently combine an evening of board games with a potluck and often highlight new games that have been provided to us through our sponsors. If your interest is exclusively Eurogames please …
Turn off the TV, logoff your computer, grab your car keys, and play poker with people just like you, the coolest MN poker group is right here. Meet new players, make new friends, and join our competitive but friendly home poker games. Practice and improve your skills and have fun in a laid-back friendly atmosphere.
This is a group about making new Memory Moments with new-found friends. We are a group that feel younger than our years and live in a world that calls us and thinks of us as 'Seniors'. We know we're all feeling younger than that word so let's turn around the phrase 'Senior Moments' and make it a good thing. We will get out with other people our age and make our moments together something fun! We are a group of men and women 50+ years of age that want to get out and have fun participating in a …
Meetup details are available only to members.
It Takes Two is for couples in the Twin Cities area who are looking to meet and socialize with other couples, build new friendships and have a great time doing it! How many times have you wanted another couple to go with you for dinner, or go bowling, or go on a vacation or a weekend getaway...but all of your other couple friends were too busy! The purpose of our group is to bring couples together to find and make new friends with other couples that enjoy similar interests while having a good ti …
There are no upcoming Meetups.
We are a group of gay men getting together to socialize, meet new men in the area, and have fun playing board games.
If you like playing hearts and/or spades and/or 500 you've come to the right spot! We are a fun, encouraging group of people who love our trump games! Get together with other like-minded people and enjoy an evening of cards, laughs, food and fun. All levels are welcome -- whether you're just learning or just remembering -- you're welcome here.
This group will help organize gamers in the Twin Cities who play designer card games. Collectible card games (CCGs), living card games (LCGs), fixed card games, deck-building card games, they're all welcome!
Meetup details are available only to members.
A no-frills no-distractions open table board game event held in Minneapolis for dedicated and focused board game players. The Minneapolis Board Game Marathon is scheduled 10 times a year and held on the second two-day weekend of almost every month. The games played at this event consist of designer games, European-style board games, card games, American-style board games, and war games. Miniatures and role playing games have not made an appearance. The first event was held November 2007 and ther …
Meetup details are available only to members.
Tarot is largely a mystery. No one is certain of its creator/s or its exact origins.In that vein, traditional definitions of the cards are the author's truth. Tarot beckons us further however to find our own wisdom. Twin Cities Tarot Collective provides a meetup to explore your own wise eyes. It is monthly creative hands-on exploration of the Tarot as a divination tool, story telling device and/or creative strategy. Trusting one's own sense of each card's message will build a strong organic lang …
Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …
This group introduces cribbage players to an extremely fun new version called Masters Cribbage. It is cribbage only better. We teach new people how to play at every gathering. Anyone who understands regular cribbage picks the game up quickly and has a very good time. All meetups and games are very low key and low pressure! We welcome people of all levels of play including people who just want to play regular cribbage. In other words YES you can play traditional cribbage too! We want to meet ever …
Meet nearby board game players! Come to a board games Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. And maybe learn some new games, too! All players grown 21+ years are invited! This group is about having fun and making friends just as much as it is about getting together to play various games. Not quite sure how it's going to work yet. I have a small shelf full of games, and people can bring their own favorites as well. For starters, I thought we could meet at my house (SW MPLS) or at a …
Nightlife is not just about the nightlife but daylife as well. This is an opportunity to meet others who are interested in local Night Life. Meets at night clubs, dance spots, lounges, bars, comedy show, plays, activities and more....This is your Night Life and Daylifte too.... share with others what you are up to as well. But as we are progressing along in this 8th year of nightlife we are still realizing it is about the friendships we are making along the way...therefore.... anything goes day …
Meetup details are available only to members.
Welcome to Twin Cities Eurogames! We are a casual group of gamers who get together several of times a month to play Eurogames such as Princes of Florence, Settlers of Catan, Notre Dame, and Power Grid. Although boardgames dominate the surface area of our tables, we also enjoy clever card games such as Bohnanza, Diamant, and Oltremare. If you find yourself wondering "What is a Eurogame?", go directly to the About Us section ... do not pass GO, do not collect $200, and please do not bring your Mo …
Get an alert email when new Meetup Groups like this start near you.
You'll get advice, help finding members, and tools to make running a Meetup Group easier.


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
After 21 months of bloodshed and a failure by the international community to do anything to stop it, the U.N.-Arab League point man on the Syrian crisis expressed confidence Sunday that a political resolution is possible.
Lakhdar Brahimi's optimism followed talks in Geneva with Russian Deputy Foreign Mikhail Bogdanov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, which he called "constructive and held in a spirit of cooperation."
Getting Russia on board any international plan is seen as key because it has been an ally of Syria's government and blocked tough measures against President Bashar al-Assad in the U.N. Security Council.
In a statement, Brahimi said the diplomats "explored avenues to move forward a peaceful process and mobilize greater international action in favor of a political solution."
"All three parties reaffirmed their common assessment that the situation in Syria was bad and getting worse," said Brahimi, who was appointed a joint special representative in August, according to a story on the U.N. news website. "They stressed a political process to end the crisis was necessary and still possible."
This conviction comes at a time when violence in Syria continues to rage. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that more than 40,000 people have been killed, with half a million seeking refuge in other countries and nearly 3 million internally displaced.
The grim toll grew yet again on Sunday, with the opposition Local Coordination Committees reporting at least 116 deaths nationwide, including 10 children and four women. Forty-one of those deaths were in and around Damascus, and 32 were in Aleppo, including 20 burned near a Syrian Air Force Intelligence facility.
In addition to civilians caught in the crossfire, Sunday saw more skirmishes involved organized fighting forces on both sides. The LCC said there were 97 clashes Sunday between Syrian troops and rebel Free Syrian Army members, who have made inroads around the Middle Eastern country in recent weeks.
Opposition fighters have also taken steps of late to unify their ranks, with disparate Free Syrian Army units agreeing Friday to appoint a civilian rebel council leader and a military council leader for each Syrian province. The commanders will be under the leadership of a newly named chief of staff, Gen. Salim Idris, Free Syrian Army spokesman Louay Almokdad said.
The united military front follows the creation of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, a new coalition of groups opposed to al-Assad's leadership. The United States, in particular, has pushed for opposition factions to unite.


text:
Забронювати онлайн або по телефону:
0800 504 601 б езкоштовно зі стаціонарного телефону"ПН-ПТ 10:00–19:00. Ви зможете вибрати між англійською та російською (на жаль, українська наразі недоступна).
Оцінено відвідувачем Hotels.com: 12 серп, 2010
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.
"如果隔音能再好一點的話"Оцінено відвідувачем Hotels.com: 26 квіт, 2010
Може стягуватися плата за розміщення додаткових осіб залежно від політики готелю.
Під час поселення потрібно мати при собі посвідчення особи державного зразка з фотокарткою та кредитну картку на випадок непередбачених витрат.
Особливі запити виконуються за можливості після поселення, і за них може стягуватися додаткова плата. Виконання особливих запитів не гарантується.
Цей готель не обладнано для людей з обмеженими фізичними можливостями. Якщо вам потрібен номер зі спеціальними можливостями, виберіть інший готель.
Відвідувачам пропонується безкоштовний континентальний сніданок.
Наведені нижче види відпочинку доступні в самому готелі або поруч; деякі з них платні.
Перелічені нижче збори та завдатки стягуються готелем під час надання послуг, реєстрації в готелі або від'їзду.
Наведений вище список не вичерпний. Збори та завдатки можуть не включати податки й можуть бути змінені.
Може стягуватися плата за розміщення додаткових осіб залежно від політики готелю.
Під час поселення потрібно мати при собі посвідчення особи державного зразка з фотокарткою та кредитну картку на випадок непередбачених витрат.
Особливі запити виконуються за можливості після поселення, і за них може стягуватися додаткова плата. Виконання особливих запитів не гарантується.
San Diego's waterfront airport lies northwest of downtown, which is home to the San Diego Convention Center, PetCo Park stadium, and the Gaslamp Quarter's. That historic neighborhood's restaurants and bars are the hub of the city's nightlife. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo form a green swath in this urban jungle. Offshore, Coronado Island offers postcard views of the city skyline.
переглянути всі готелі – Сан-ДієгоВідвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
great room for the price, great location. i have stayed here several times when coming to SD. very nice people at front desk.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Avoid at all costs"
I wouldn't wish this hotel on my worst enemy!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
NOT IMPRESSED WITH THIS PLACE..... WOULD NOT EVER STAY HERE AGAINДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great for the Price"
My wife, daughter, and I were in San Diego for a business/leisure trip. My wife had a conference at the Convention Center, so the location of the hotel wasn't ideal since we didn't have a car. However, we didn't want to pay $200 a night for a hotel just to be close to the Convention Center. The hotel was clean, the room was a nice size, the man at the […] desk was very helpful and friendly. The place could use some updating. For what we paid, it was a great place to stay in Downtown. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Poor maintainedДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
OK for one night to catch a morning flight at San Diego airport.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great place, great price"
The people were great, very accommodating, nice, and professional. The place was nice, great for the price, great location. I would stay here again.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
It was horrible. The bed was comfortable, but the room was the size of a closet, and our room wasn't cleaned each day until after 4, and sometimes later. And when we complained the first day it happened, it kept getting later. The breakfast consisted of bread and coffee, put out around 6:30, and put away by 8am. The hall stunk of indian food though, […] all day long. When we complained about their consistency of not cleaning our room by a decent time, we heard excuses that one of their cleaners is pregnant, and that they dont clean the stay overs until last. Just truly poor service. The room honestly was about 10'x10', which honestly should only take 10 minutes to clean. Then when we asked for a late checkout, they denied it. My wife had to work until 12 and checkout was 11, I asked if we could leave at 12:30 and they said no because they needed to clean the room. Which really angered me considering they never even came near our room until dark. pathetic. poor customer service. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Ridiculously inexpensive; perfectly located"
We decided to stay here only because I'd espied a review that began with the admonition, "cummon, people!" indicating that other reviewers were perhaps being a little nit-picky. As it happens, they were. We'd just come from a few nights at the Horton Grand (which was excellent, btw) and wanted to spend an evening within walking distance of Little Italy, […] so we decided to try this place on...and it was a perfect fit. The room was clean (no room service, but who cares when you're bloating yourself with lasagna and cannoli?), bed was comfy and quiet, the fridge was clean and easily accomodated a largish pizza box, and the neighborhood, while not Rodeo Drive, certaily wasn't rodeo clown either. It's literally a two-minute walk from downtown Little Italy -- safe area, friendly, plenty of foot traffic. Plus the lobby has Nag Champa burning, so huge upside there. Not sure what anybody's expecting for a price you can cover with pocket change, but we found it to be a brilliant choice. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Nice enough, not fancy"
nice enough. very bare bones, but price and location are goodДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Harborview Inn & Suites"
Very treasonable. Was staying near Temecula for a wedding. Leaving very early in the am. This hotel was very near car rental return, for San Diego airport, hence the choice. Room was clean. This is an old hotel. Room small, but updated. No ice or coffee. However for the inexpensive rate, I can't complain.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"this place was a little creepy"
The old run down condition of this place hits you in the nose with the stale mildew smell and it was not very clean either.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
the locationДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Bad.. Smelled extremely bad"
I would never Stay here again.. The front desk person was nice but that was the only good thing. The hotel is old and smelled badly. I could not sleep due to the smell and refused to shower there. We stayed there because all hotels in San Diego were booked. It took us more than 45 minutes to be able to get a cab to gaslamp.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Worst stay ever."
Hotel room was very small. Other guest were loud and rude.Got no sleep due to the parties being held in next room. Being that is down town I thought it would have been a good choice for site seeing but due to our great note of no sleep we just left town. Never again will I stay at this hotel.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Okay room"
Room was small but worth the priceДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"You pay for location"
Room was ok, wasn't dirty but looked dingy probably because it's very old. Bathroom was fine, looked recently remodeled and clean. Walls are thin, you can hear everything. Smelled like bug spray. Windows were hard to open, very old with no screens. Small room, comfortable bed. A little stuffy probably because the size. Hallway looked like a scary movie, […] creaky boards, impending doom. You pay for the location. Down the street from everything, gas lamp district, harbor, back to back restaurants and shops. On the corner of two busy streets, sound loud outside, inside it's quiet. Overall it's good for a night if your traveling through like we were, but not more than that. On the other hand, it's a really great price compared to other that are next to the harbor. You can see the water from the street corner. Doesnt look anything like the happy luxury room they show on the site. I give 2/5. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Small but worked for me."
My room was small but I didn't need much. The building was old but everything was pretty clean. The location was awesome, just a couple blocks from the heart of Little Italy. It had an empty fridge which was nice for the left overs and water from walking the city. It also has a parking lot which most hotels don't have in SD. I did peek in some other […] rooms and they were bigger than mine so I think my room size was because I was alone, which is understandable. Basically if your looking for a place to crash that is clean and your not going to hang out at your hotel, this is a good place. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Over-priced cheap hotel."
I was in transit to Seattle with a quick overnight in San Diego. The first room I was given was terrible with open old food and pizza everywhere. No cleaning done nor linen or beds made. They just said Oh. They gave me another room. Absolutely no help with luggage. I am 64 and had several bags. I asked if they could help and they said take the elevator. […] They were friendly but not the least bit disturbed about the rooms. They said they had lots of people the day before. There were rooms with doors left open and they did not bother to try to clean them while I was there. For these conditions I paid too much!!!!! When the taxi came the next morning they just watched me struggle with my luggage. Not a finger lifted. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Decent hotel for the price"
Pretty much, you get what you pay for. It wasn't expensive so we didn't expect anything fancy and it definitely wasn't. The woman at the front desk, I guess she's the owner, couldn't find our reservation at first so she upgraded us to a suite for the night we stayed which was really nice of her, although the room wasn't anything special. The location […] is great, right in Little Italy so you can walk to great restaurants and Gaslamp is a short cab ride away. This part of the city is located right near the airport which is great if you're just getting in, but be aware that you can hear every plane that goes by. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Not bad at all."
I don't get the negative ratings here. The hotel is ideally located, within walking distance to Little Italy's awesome restaurants, it's also right of of 1-5. Minutes drive to beaches. Nice walk to the the waterfront. The room was cozy enough, the bed was nice, and it seemed pretty clean. I should also note that the place was pretty quiet, but I sleep […] with the fan on. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
This hotel is a great price and in the heart of Little Italy. Convenient to the airport. Sometimes the parking lot (another great perk) is full, but there is free street parking around. Very comfortable bed with new linens and bedspread. I think they could get rid of the free breakfast because the coffee is weak and toast not worth eating.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Hotel was under going renovations. Check in time was acutally 3pm not 2pm.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Pleasant stay"
My fiance and I had two nights at the hotel and we enjoyed our stay. No issues at all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location is perfect to access Downtown and parks etc. Cheap and cheerful!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"short getaway"
Spent two nights for a fun getaway with a friend. We both could not sleep due to the traffic noise. Towels where threadbare (one small bath towel each). No coffee maker in the room. ?Breakfast consisted of bread or frozen waffles, jam, coffee and coffee mate. Nothing fresh available. Owners where friendly and the location was good for walking everywhere. […] The bed was comfortable and had nice clean sheets. I would try a different budget hotel next time. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Very good location. Owners were very helpful. Easy to get around and access Bay area. Basic but clean!!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Serviceable, but not recommendable"
I chose this hotel because it was near the airport, and because it was cheap. For those purposes, it was fine, but there were many other things to disrecommend it if one is planning to stay longer. The rooms are old and shabby, with none of the frills common at similar low-grade hotels such as coffee makers; the area is surprisingly loud, and the walls […] very thin; and the parking lot is very small, so if you don't get there early, you won't get a space. If you just need a place to crash for one night, and want something cheap, you'll probably find it acceptable, but there's nothing about it to recommend itself above other hotels. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Rooms were clean and maintained, but just the basic amenities. No coffee maker or iron. Location is close to the airport ($12 taxi, no hotel shuttle) and downtown. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Breakfast provided albeit basic: freezer waffles and coffee. Hotel was able to hold my bags for me for a few hours, but did not provide a receipt stub - not […] the most secure... I only crashed there a single night, which was fine. If traveling on a budget or staying a short time only, it gets the job done. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great locations! Horrifying bed and carpet in room"
If it were not for the location of this hotel from the pier and Little Itlay, I would have called 911 and had someone locked up for even thinking about offering a room here. As scary as the lobby of the hotel is the rooms are even scarier. I was put in room 209. I was ooookay with the room until I pulled back the covers to expose the box spring that […] appeared to be recycled from a dumpster. It was bad and I am glad we can not put pictures on this review. ON THE OTHER HAND...the bathroom was updated and remodeled. Really nice! The TV only played on a few channels. The WORST part of the room was the smell. After a two day stay, I still could not identify the smell. May old carpet or carpet cleaned with dirty water. Needless to say, I spent most of my time sitting in a chair in Little Italy until the shops closed then I had no choice but to return to my room. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
The hotels convenient, to where we needed to be, location and low price was the reason for choosing this hotel. The room was comfortable and reasonably clean. The hotel itself could use a complete remodel and update.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Convenient but dingy"
Very convenient to Little Italy and the freeway, and very low price. However, the hotel was old and dingy, very limited parking (only about 16 spaces for a 4 story hotel, no toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom (toilet paper just stacked on the toilet, had towels with shredded edges, etc. Very small bathroom, and the continental breakfast consisted […] of coffee and toast. The room was very clean, though, and the hotel staff was friendly. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"great location"
This is a nice hotel located in downtown. It's just a block from little Italy. The room was small but for 2 people with a king size bed it was perfect. Parking is next to non existent but there is a lot of free parking just a 5 min walk north so it wasn't that bad, if you have a large truck all I have to say is good luck. The breakfast is lacking in […] food but there are some great food joints just a block away. I will be staying here the next time I'm in san degio Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"so so ok"
Room was clean and service was good. Power went out and was restored quickly. Very near airport (like the end of the runway). Parking lot only holds about 10 cars.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Good value for money with a very convenient position. Staff are excellent., very friendly and helpful. Free parking on hotel grounds is a plus. Some of the public areas could use an update but the rooms are good standard for the money butreally need doulbe glazing as there can be a lot of road noise. Overall I would recommend this hotel as great value, […] friendly and convenient and I will book again when I am next in San Diego. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Great hotel!"
We were pleasantly surprised! The owner was very nice, location was great, beds were very comfortable, and the room was clean. It's a little small but it didn't really bother us. The power went out that evening, but after thirty mins it came back on. Probably something to do with all the rain. We would definitely come back!Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"So so"
Hotel was alright but could have been nicer/updated. The location was great though! Perfect for walking to most places or short taxi ride.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"one night stay"
I liked the central downtown location. It was close to everything. It is also very close to all freeways and within walking distance of nice restaurants. The airport is only about 2 miles away which makes a cab ride inexpensive. The rooms are old but clean. I can say for the price and convenience it was a nice place to stay if you are looking for a […] modern well appointed room this is not for you. If you are price conscious and want to be close to everything this is a good place to stay. By the way the continental breakfast is just coffee, juice and frozen waffles. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Centrally located in Little Italy North"
Affordable stay, free wi-fi and blocks from the Harbor and downtown. 5 minutes from the airport. No frills. Definitely recommend.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відвідувач не залишив коментаря.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Loved it! Close to harbor and bay. close to Little Italy the safest area in San Diego. Friendly helpful office staff. continental breakfast included. Convenient off-street parking lot. Wonderful bed. Clean attractive room with bathroom.Дійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
"Harborview Inn & Suites San Diego Harbor"
If they ever had a view of the San Diego Harbor, it must have been before WWII, because you cannot see the harbor from this facility. I got a very good price which included breakfast. But the breakfast is coffee and toast or bagels. If you need something heartier than that, you are out of luck! I must say that although the hotel is at the corner of […] Grape St. and another one-way street, it was quiet despite the traffic right outside my window on the ground floor. That night, they must have been having trouble with their card keys for each room. Читати даліДійсний відгук від користувача Hotels.com
Відгуки та оцінки на цьому сайті – це суб'єктивні точки зору клієнтів та постачальників. Вони не відображають погляди Hotels.com. Hotels.com та сторони, що залучені до надання вмісту відгуків, не несуть відповідальності за будь-які збитки, спричинені в результаті використання цих відгуків


text:
Social Media Syndication
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Living in France, Social Media Syndication is a "buzz" phrase that you may not yet have come across. But if you have any form of web site, the words Social Media and Syndication are becoming increasingly important to the success of businesses who have such a presence.
If you're like many business owners with whom I've talked, the changing economy has presented you with an unbelievable number of challenges.
Click to continue reading "Social Media Syndication"
10 comments - What do you think?
Posted by Kevin Phoenix -
November 7, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Categories: Business Tags: Advertising, Ashley Scott, Bill Crosby, Broadcast syndication, Business/Finance, CME Group Inc., energy, Facebook Inc, France, Google Inc., Internet marketers make, Internet marketing, internet marketing specialist, Kevin Phoenix, lawyer, local search, Marketing, North America, Online social networking, search engine, search engine search, search engines, Social information processing, Social media, Social media marketing, social media marketing initiative, social media networking, social media networking environments, social media syndication, social media tactics, Susan Hazelwood, Technology/Internet, Twitter, Twitter Inc, USD, web address, World Health Organization, YouTube Inc


text:
Set your phone to see if this item is compatible.
Use the Nokia phone selector.
Halloween 04
by: Inode
Wallpapers - 0.10 MB
Get this cool Halloween wallpaper for your mobile.
Powered by Nokia Drop
Sorry. Downloading from a text message is no longer available, but you can still use the Store app on your phone to get this item.


text:
You must earn 10,000 points to post other members' whiteboard
Congratulations on having the energy to post for 700 consecutive days. Keep up the Great Work. Your buddy, Warren {:-)
Hi, BIG congratulations on having the dedication to post for 600 consecutive days. WOW!! Keep up the great work and Good Luck in the future! Your buddy, Warren :-)
Keep going like a PRO Madison GasBuddy! We are all here helping others save on gas and we help even more when we post gas prices each day! Posting regularly each day can help each of us see where the best gas deals are located, it's nice seeing GBs come back to post gas prices as often as they can and it's really a big help to the tens of thousands of GBs and others, especially those that travel! It takes a lot of dedication and persistence to climb the GasBuddy ladder to each level, but thousands of GBs do it each day! Pro GasBuddies get more than 750 points each day, getting to their next level sooner! But 90% or more of new GBs will not make it to their 1st red car (1M points), most of the 8,000,000 GBs quit before they even get close, but keep going, you can do it, you're getting closer each day! Have a nice week! Thanks buddy! Ron
My wife and I wish you a safe and grand CHRISTmas. Hope these HOLY-days bring you lots of peace and joy!!
Thanks for becoming one of my newest buddies!! Hope that you are having a great summer. Your new buddy, Warren :o)
Hi, congratulations on having the perseverance to post for 400 consecutive days. Keep up the great work and Good Luck in the future! Want to become buddies??? Warren :-)
It appears you became my 1,100th gas Buddy. Congrats and thanks for accepting. If I could somehow reward you, I would. Instead, I will say "thanks." May we never have cross words or disagreements that sever this relationship. Be safe and keep posting.
Congrads to you for posting more than 130 conssecutive days. Would you like to be buddies?
Hi, congratulations on posting for 90 consecutive days and earning your "racing stripes". Want to become buddies???


text:
Roll Over Image to Zoom
Stanton Rugby Pinboards
$35.00 special $29.00
(0 Reviews) Be the first to Write a Review
Kids like to have a special place to display their own creations and accomplishments. Wrapped in a sporty fabric, this board is perfect for pinning up report cards, certificates, artwork and notes.
- 16" square
- Gingham fabric is sewn onto corkboard.
- Use to pin notes, photos, artwork and more.
- D-ring mount; mounting hardware not included.
- Sold individually.
- Overall: 16" square
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery. Delivery estimate includes monogrammed and gift-wrapped items.
Catalog/Internet Only
$35.00 special $29.00
Catalog/Internet Only
$35.00 special $29.00


text:
On Sale!
We regularly update this page with great deals on espresso machines, coffee makers, grinders, accessories, coffee and more.
Quick Mill Vetrano Semi Automatic - 2011 Redesign
$1,895.00The Quick Mill Vetrano Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine features upgraded steam and water knobs, a commercial grade Sirai pressure stat, adjustable polished feet, four-hole steam tip, boiler drain, a handle on the drip tray and three-way on and off switch (to fill the boiler while heating, to heat or to switch off). Even better, the Quick Mill Vetrano has its original standard direct plumbing connection and optional drain kit, the professional-class E-61 brew group and heavy-duty polished stainless steel components — easily making amazing espresso a permanent part of your kitchen. Learn More


text:
Dan P Neumeister is the Expert in Hospital Management
For those who are close to medical field or hospital management, Dan P Neumeister is certainly not a strange name. This man is a very prominent figure in the hospital management business. He is the expert and very talented as well as experienced for he has developed his carrer since 1978. And since 2007 up to the present time, he had been an independent consultant. His expertise includes almost any aspect in how to manage the hospital business in order to run well and profitable. (more…)


text:
Ritmo, Sonido Y Estilo
CD (Item 605061) Montuno, 1991 — Condition: New Copy
A great little 80s album by Manny Oquendo's Libre group – recorded after their classic Salsoul LPs, but every bit as great! The group are in incredible form – very tight, with loads of jazzy touches, and an approach to the groove that won't quit. Players include Andy Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Steve Turre, Dave Valentin, and Milton Cardona – and the tracks are all long enough to allow the players plenty of space to express themselves. Arrangements are by Marty Sheller, Andy Gonzalez, and Manny Oquendo – and tracks include "Que Humanidad", "Elena Elena", "Bailala Pronto", "Llora Timberto", and a great version of "Little Sunflower". © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc. |
You might be interested in: |
Related searches:
Bongo-Licious: Modern classics from Bongo-Logic – a group with a great flair for mixing the new and the old! There's plenty of jazz in this set – thanks to work from Art Webb on flute – but there's ... read more Latin (CD) 9.99 |
Zaperoko 2 – Still Crazy: An overlooked salsa gem from the New York scene of the 80s – one of those great Montuno Records albums that was a lot more rootsy than most other work of the time! The group work here with a blend ... read more Latin (CD) 9.99 | ||||
Asi Empezo La Cosa: 70s grooves from the New York scene – but played by a group with a strong ear for Cuban roots! Armando Sanchez's combo here really focuses on older Cuban tipico sounds – using instrumentation ... read more Latin (CD) 9.99 |
Batacumbele In Concert – Live At The University Of Puerto Rico: A great live date from Batacumbele – a double-length album that really lets the group open up, stretch out, and do their thing! Given that Batacumbele's all about complicating the percussion patterns ... read more Latin (CD) 9.99 | ||||
Cosa De Locos: Puerto Rican salsa from Zaperoko – a group who weave together strands of traditional rhythms into a sweet new groove! The album's got a rock-solid feel right from the start – the mix of tradition ... read more Latin (CD) 9.99 |
Viva La Tradicion: A soaring stormer from the Spanish Harlem Orchestra – a contemporary group, but one who plays with some really classic Latin jazz modes! The group's always been great, but this may well be their ... read more Latin (CD) 4.99 | ||||
Just Like Magic: A killer set of percussion-heavy Latin jazz tracks – one that brings together two different generations of Latin Jazz, working here in a stripped-down groove that's totally wonderful! The album's ... read more Latin (CD) 6.99 |
Ready For Freddy: One of the excellent albums cut by conga player Patato Valdez for the Latin Percussion label – and a tight stripped-down jam session with a very traditional Afro-Cuban feel! The groove is pure New ... read more Latin (CD) 6.99 | ||||
Authority: A stunner of an album – and a really unique Latin percussion jam from the 70s! The session's headed by the legendary Carlos Patato Valdez – who arguably sounds better here than on any of his ... read more Latin (CD) 6.99 |
Dandy's Dandy – A Latin Affair: An obscure but excellent session – recorded at the end of the 70s with some of the best players in the New York salsa underground! The music is extremely vibrant – and the styles of the tracks ... read more Latin (CD) 6.99 | ||||
Cesar 830: Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start ... read more Latin (CD) 12.99 |
My Own Image: A hell of a trumpeter – making his debut here on one of the grooviest albums on the legendary Latin Percussion label! The session's a bit fuller than some of the other LP albums – a crackling ... read more Latin (CD) 6.99 |


text:
Safety Training and Reference Materials
Recent Customer Reviews of Safety Training and Reference Materials:
To help with your decision, here are some reviews that have been submitted by customers like you!
Review of:
SDS Binder With A-Z Dividers
This was a nice binder but not what I ordered. I ordered a 4 1/2" binder and received a 1 1/2" binder. When I corresponded with DrillSpot about receiving the wrong size, they promptly realized their mistake and told me to dispose of the product however I saw fit and gave me a full refund. I would ra... Read full review
by Sherri S
11 months ago


text:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Parcells was a winner everywhere he coached. Time and time again, he took over struggling franchises and showed them what it takes to be a success, including a pair of Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants.
Parcells pulled off another victory Saturday — election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Getting in on his fourth try, Parcells led an induction class that also included mouthy defensive lineman Warren Sapp, prolific receiver Cris Carter and a pair of stalwarts from the trenches, offensive linemen Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen.
The class of 2013 also included a pair of senior selections, Curley Culp and Dave Robinson. The announcement was made in New Orleans, site of Sunday's Super Bowl.
Almost as noteworthy were the finalists who didn't get in, including running back Jerome Bettis and owners Art Modell and Edward DeBartolo Jr. Players and coaches from the Baltimore Ravens, who will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, spent all week lobbying for Modell, their former owner who died last year, to claim a place in the hall.
It didn't work out, no doubt pleasing fans in Cleveland who remain bitter about Modell moving the original Browns to Baltimore.
Parcells had to wait a while, earning a bust in Canton on his fourth try. He thought he might get in the previous year in tandem with one of his former players, Curtis Martin.
"It was a little less stressful than last year," Parcells said in a telephone interview from Florida. "I was kind of hoping we could do it together, but as fate would have it, it didn't work out."
Giants president and CEO John Mara said Parcells' selection for the hall was "long overdue," but his candidacy stirred plenty of debate — a one-hour discussion among the selection committee members, by far the longest amount of time dedicated to any finalist.
"He's one of the best coaches in NFL history," Mara said. "He turned our franchise around. We went through a long period in the 1960's and 70's when we were a laughingstock. When Bill took over in 1983, he survived a very difficult first year, but then turned us into a perennial playoff contender and won two Super Bowls for us. He coached three other teams and everywhere he went, he had great success." Continued...
No one was more emotional than Carter, who took six years to get in despite putting up some of the best receiving numbers in NFL history. He broke down in tears but quickly pointed out "it's not because I'm sad."
"This is the happiest day of my life," he said. "When people said, 'Aw, you know, it really doesn't matter, you're a Hall of Famer in my eyes,' I said, 'It's more important that I'm a Hall of Famer in the Hall's eyes.' And I really, really wanted this. "
Sapp said his stomach was churning all day.
He doesn't have to fret anymore. Next stop, Canton.
"My feet haven't touched the ground in about 30 minutes," Sapp said. "This is unbelievable."
In addition to Bettis, four other players failed to get in on the final vote: Charles Haley, Andre Reed, Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams. Earlier in the day, the selection committee eliminated DeBartolo and Modell, as well as ex-players Tim Brown, Kevin Greene and Will Shields.
Parcells reversed the fortunes of four teams, also coaching the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys, during 19 years as a head coach. He finished with a record of 172-130-1, most notably leading the Giants to Super Bowl titles in 1987 and 1991. He led the Patriots to the Super Bowl after the 1996 season.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft saluted Parcells' election.
"It is well deserved," he said in a statement released by the team. "As a Patriots fan, I will always appreciate the credibility he brought to our franchise as a two-time Super Bowl champion. We had never had a head coach with those credentials. I am very happy for Bill and look forward to his enshrinement ceremonies."
Jets owner Woody Johnson echoed Kraft. Continued...
"Bill Parcells infused new life into this franchise on many levels," he said. "From acquiring players like Curtis Martin to bringing back a winning culture, we will always be grateful to Bill for his contributions to the New York Jets."
Sapp got in on his first year of eligibility after playing 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders. He amassed 96 1/2 career sacks despite playing on the interior of the defensive line, including double-digit sack totals in four seasons. He was the 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year after helping Tampa Bay claim its first division title in 18 years.
Carter played 16 seasons, becoming only the second player in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions in a career. He caught at least 70 passes in 10 seasons, and totaled 130 touchdown receptions from 13 passers.
Allen played 203 games over 14 seasons, spending the bulk of his career with the Cowboys. He played every position on the offensive line except center and was a first-team All-Pro seven straight seasons.
Ogden played a dozen seasons with the Ravens, a lineman who led the way for Jamal Lewis to become just the fifth running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Ogden was a six-time All-Pro and was voted to 11 Pro Bowls.
Like Sapp, Allen and Ogden were first-year selections.
Ogden shared the moment with his family. He called his mother "first thing," and also told his 7-year-old son.
"He's real proud of his dad," Ogden said.
He watched nervously as the announcement was made on the Class of 2013.
"It's like going to the hospital with your wife to have a baby. You can't do anything about it," Ogden said. "You hear everybody say you're a first ballot for sure, but you never really know. A lot of good well deserving guys didn't get in on the first ballot." Continued...
"When I got drafted (by Dallas), they'd just won a Super Bowl," Allen said. "When they threw me in, I just didn't want to be the one to mess it up."
His philosophy never changed over his long career: make the guy across from him "quit ... tap out." He joins three other players from that great Cowboys offense of the 1990s in the hall, following Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin.
"All those guys — Troy and Mike, Emmitt — they were kind of like big brothers," Allen said. "I looked up to them. They came to work every day and showed me how to do it. They all wanted to be the best."
Culp was a defensive stalwart for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1960s and '70s, and also played for the Houston Oilers and Detroit Lions. He started at tackle in Kansas City's Super Bowl win over Vikings in 1970 and was selected to six Pro Bowls.
"Curley was a dominating force on the defensive line for the Super Bowl IV championship team and one of many great players that helped build the tradition and foundation of the Kansas City Chiefs," the team's chairman and CEO, Clark Hunt, said in a statement. "We look forward to seeing him take his rightful place in Canton."
Robinson played on the powerhouse Green Bay teams of the 1960s, starting at outside linebacker on coach Vince Lombardi's two Super Bowl champions. He closed his 12-year career with the Washington Redskins.
"He was such a vital part of those great defenses in the 1960s," said Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy. "Dave's contributions to the Packers have not been limited to the field, as he has also been a great ambassador for the organization over the years. We are thrilled that he received this honor."
Robinson was the 22nd member of the Packers to be election to the Hall of Fame.
Detroit Sports By Bleacher Report
See wrong or incorrect information in a story. Tell us here
Local Guide
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com
Social Wire
National Sports Videos
Top Sports Stories
- PGA: Mickelson misses chance for tour 36-hole record
- Paula Pasche: Perhaps Jackie Harbaugh deserves more credit
- Pistons rout Cavaliers, 117-99
- 'Z' nets three, as Red Wings beat Blues, 5-3
- DAVE PEMBERTON: Pistons' Dumars can be more creative with cap space this time
- PAT CAPUTO: Case stating, despite 49ers' prowess, Super Bowl XLVII will be "Ravens' Time"
- Pistons addition of Calderon could be a positive for Knight
Recent Activity on Facebook
Blog Center
Lions Lowdown
We love them. We hate them. We love to suffer over them, but they are our Detroit Lions. Paula Pasche discusses the team fans want so desperately to return to its glory years as they rebuild.
Open Book
Pat Caputo is a sports columnist for The Oakland Press who covered the Tigers from 1986-98, and the Lions from 1998-2002.
Out of Left Field
A sometimes-irreverent look at Detroit's Boys of Summer, the Tigers, as they try to win their first American League Central title.
Beyond the Track
Matt Myftiu is news editor at The Oakland Press and has a background in sports writing and has had an unhealthy addiction to anything NASCAR for more than a decade.
Burney's Bytes
Scott M. Burnstein, covered high school sports for both the Detroit Free Press and the Oakland Press, and is the author of the 2006 regional best-selling book, The Motor City Mafia - A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit.
Red Wings Front
Chuck Pleiness posts news about injuries, line combinations, transactions, who's starting and who's scratched. Follow the Red Wings along with Chuck Pleiness.
The Back Page
Paul Kampe, a copy editor and page designer for The Oakland Press, is responsible for laying out the paper, hunting down spelling and grammatical errors and occasionally covering high school sports in Oakland County.


text:
Quick IT Links
Locate MAC Address On your Apple IPod Touch
Discounted software is available for purchase for faculty, staff and students. Click the box to see a listing of available software and relevant pricing:
Click HERE to access our Information Security Pages and learn how to keep your computer and data safe, and what to do if you have a virus!
Getting Help
by web at Helpdesk at MGC.EDU
by telephone at 478-934-3319
The IT Department is located in Memorial Hall. If you are not familiar with the Middle Georgia College Campus, you can contact us for directions or check the MGC Campus Map
Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am to Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday
The Information Technology Department is responsible
for the following:
- Support and assistance for all college owned computers in both administrative and academic environments, including equipment acquisition and repair;
- Operating system and database administration for the campus computing environment;
- Data communications;
- Support for Warrior Web;
- Audiovisual equipment support;
- Card system support;
- Software acquisition, support and distribution;
- Maintenance of campus network infrastructure;
- Domain and email account setup and management; and
- Management of student computing labs.
Information Technology Links
MGC Computer Labs - Scheduling contacts
MGC Listserv guide
Student and Residence Hall Computing
- Register your computer
- Install Antivirus Software
- Wired and wireless access
- Connect to the MGC Network
- Troubleshoot wired connections
- Wireless Router and Access Points
- Configuring Wireless Routers
- In Room Appointments
- Access for X-box and other game devices
- Security - Protect your computer
- Frequently Asked Questions