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ON THE MOVE: Week of Jan. 28, 2012
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County has announced several staff member promotions and appointments:
Erin Campbell-Craven has been appointed livestock community educator. She will create and implement programs in animal husbandry and pasture management for both commercial livestock producers and youth. She graduated from University of California, Davis with a bachelor of science degree in animal science with a concentration in livestock and dairy.
Kristin Frangione has been appointed 4-H community educator. She will coordinate the 4-H programs at the Ulster County and state fairs, as well as ongoing educational programming. She studied animal science at Cornell University and completed her master's degree in agricultural education.
Dona Crawford has been named community horticulture educator. She has been a coordinator for the master gardener program for the last eight years.
Melinda Herzog is the new issue leader of the family and consumer science programs. She continues her role as the project coordinator of the Creating Healthy Places Project. She has a master of science degree in biology and education from the University at Albany and a bachelor of science degree in natural resources from Cornell University.
Jenny Burkins is now the finance administrator. She has been with Cooperative Extension of Ulster County since 2001.
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Anthony R. Daunicht, of Romeo Chevrolet Buick GMC, has attained the status of "GM World-Class Technician," one of only about 1,900 nationwide out of some 200,000 technicians.
A 2004 graduate of Highland High School, he began his career that year as a lubrication technician with Poughkeepsie Chevrolet Cadillac and has worked for Romeo Chevrolet Buick GMC since 2006, rapidly advancing under the tutelage of Mike Trolian Sr., a GM World Class Technician, and Jack Tegtmeier, a GM Master Technician.
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Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, Ltd has announced its top-performing associated for December.
Top-listing associates were: Naomi Castillo-Smith, of the Woodstock office; Lynn Masanotti, Hayes Clement, and Brian Cafferty, of the Stone Ridge office; and Shirley Paley, of the Kingston office.
Top producers were: Ann Jean Semilof of the West Hurley office; Nina Schultz-Terner and Lynn Davidson of the Woodstock office, Brian Cafferty and Jeff Serouya of the Stone Ridge office, Manto Legakis of the Kingston office, and Keith Woodburn of the New Paltz office.
The Top Selling Associates were Brenda Graf of the West Hurley office; Sharon Breslau, Dolly Shivers, Barbara O'Hare, and Schultz-Terner of the Woodstock office; and Stefan Bolz of the Stone Ridge office.
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Director of meter services Brett Arteta and meter foreman Mark Bailey, for alleviating data reception and transmission issues occurring in some locations by specialized cellular electric and natural gas meters, by utilizing a simple signal booster initially designed for common cell phones;
Substation foreman George Dudar, for his use of selective common household items to quickly, effectively and safely clean electrical components at a substation located on the Hudson River shoreline affected by brackish water during Hurricane Sandy;
Natural gas mechanic welder Harold VanEtten, who developed a tool that significantly reduces the time to clear natural gas lines of occasional water blockages, speeding recovery of gas service to customers;
Systems specialist project leader Raymond A'Brial, engineer Neal Moriarty and senior engineer Donald Vandenbroek, who developed a method of securely transmitting high-speed data communications between equipment installed as part of a smart-grid project; Continued...
Section leader engineer David Merte, for overseeing Central Hudson's lead role as a member of a coalition of utilities, the regional natural gas association and a manufacturer to develop and deploy the Explorer, a robot that improves the ability of utilities to perform internal inspections of natural gas pipelines.
Director of customer accounting Lisa Cerone and systems specialist project leader Suzette Mazurowski, for leading development of a new computer application to streamline preparation of customer accounts to receive energy from independent marketers; and
Environmental specialist Karen Lo, for improving Central Hudson recycling of waste transformer oil.
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I do not, I kinda like everyone from the Tribune, but Brad Biggs is stands out for me.
I really don't read to much and pay attention to who wrote it, but I do like hearing Hub A and Zach Z and Lawerence Holmes, all have a lot of inside info from their years covering the team and all are fair, might not like what they have to say, but it's not just haters hating. Some writers off the top of my head though, now that I've thought about it some, Biggs and Haugh are both pretty sound, I like Pompei and Dickerson(espn) too.
Jay Mariotti
I've never heard the "hate" that most people do out of Hub. He's honest, it's like Steve Stone talking Cubs, he's not got to be favorable anymore. It's not hate; and if you've listened to him on the score lately he's been fairly up on the Bears.
Like most of the "Talking Heads" he has no choice other than to be "UP" with the record that the Bears have at this time. His agenda is obvious that he has a axe to grind with the organization after they canned him. Just wait until they loose a game and then watch the REAL Hub show up. JMHO though.
Brad Biggs (sometimes I hate what he has to say, but in my gut I know he's telling the truth)
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New Trane A/C and Condensor installed three years ago. We live in a very humbid climate in GA, this A/C has been fantatic. No problems from day 1, has been dependable. Trane touts their patented coil design, while I can tell its designed different, its hard to tell if it will last longer. I do know that its much more efficient than our last system and that this system has not once failed us despite some long and hot summers. Highly recommend.
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Keeps me from getting hot - what more can I ask. Large home, over 4,500sqft. Rooms that we had trouble keeping cool(ie: second floor furthest away from the blower),now are much more comfortable. I really like this product, has served use very well in the last 4 years.
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My Trane is 6 years running - XR15 A/C. Nothing but compliments for how this system is made. The A/C is right outside my bedroom window, I can't hear it at night, which was a priority. The system is larger than by prevoous unit, both in tonnage and diminsions. Its been a troube free system and keeps my house cool w/o any noise/fuss. Also, had a great installer.
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Ignore the bad attitudes....maybe these feedback forums attrack people with a compliant and not the majority who are happy.....don't know. I've had TRANE systems for over 10 years so I feel I have a good perspective on the real story. I have 4 differenct A/C systems in my 25 rentals. TRANE is the best. Zero call backs on this equipement. The other brands have been a pain - leaking coolant, compressor, noise, leaking air/handlers, circuit board issues - you name it. The same company services all my equipment and they confirm that they have much fewer problems with the TRANE Equipment, better components and quality - American Made(not made in Mexico/Asia).
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The Affordable Health Care Act means affordable health care for all Americans. The green light the law received last week from the U.S. Supreme Court finally puts Americans on the right path to becoming healthier regardless of income, race, gender or preexisting conditions. Now what can be so incredibly wrong about that?
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These voters will most likely go to the polls in November and very likely may support President Obama's re-election bid. If they do, they will still be Republicans and they may become the hope for their party's future.
Andy Griffith, the warm-hearted, common-sense sheriff of rural Mayberry, featured on the "Andy Griffith Show," has died. He was 86.
Revered as" America's favorite sheriff," the affable Griffith passed away early Tuesday at his home on Roanoke Island, Dare County, N.C., according to a statement from the sheriff's office.
"Andy Griffith passed away, after an illness ... Mr. Griffith has been laid to rest on his beloved Roanoke Island,"a statement from the actor's family conveyed.
Griffith's wife Cindi Griffith added that, "Andy was a person of incredibly strong Christian faith and was prepared for the day he would be called Home to his Lord."
Griffith's stellar career ranged from nightclub and radio appearances to movies and music. But it was his renowned role as a small-town sheriff on TV that endeared him to millions of Americans.
According to a CBS report, viewers tuned into "The Andy Griffith Show" which ran from 1960 to 1968, not to watch Sheriff Andy Taylor solve big crimes, but to watch him solve the little problems of life in the fictional Mayberry, N.C. Don Knotts played Deputy Barney Fife, and Jim Nabors portrayed Gomer Pyle, the gas pumper.
Although critics rated the weekly family-oriented show -- that also featured "Aunt Bea" -- number four among the top five sitcoms ever on TV, other reports state that, "The Andy Griffith Show" was one of only three series in history to end its run at the top of the ratings. "I Love Lucy" and "Seinfeld" also bowed out on top.
Griffith was born June 1, 1926, in the small town of Mt. Airy, N.C. He was brought up in the church where he sang and played slide trombone in the band at Grace Moravian Church. He got break an actor when he played the role of Sir Walter Raleigh in Paul Green's outdoor pageant, "The Lost Colony," in Manteo, N.C.
Griffith graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1949 with a degree in music, and years later in 1972, he began his own production company.
Griffith returned to TV in 1986, playing the lead role in "Matlock," a courtroom-based drama, which aired until 1995.
As of Tuesday, Pepco reports state that the number of residences and businesses that remain without power in the District has been reduced to about 20,000, compared to 40,000 two days ago -- and the initial 443,000 customers that were impacted after a violent storm ravaged the city and parts of nearby Maryland on Friday.
But Council member Mary Cheh, who contends that 20,000 customers in the dark is still too many, joins Mayor Vincent Gray in declaring it's time for Pepco to step up its game when major storms ravage the area.
An obviously frustrated Gray said in an interview Monday that it's not like storms of that magnitude have never hit the District before. To that end, he and Cheh have indicated Pepco has little excuse why it will be during the weekend when power to the rest of the city is fully restored.
However, with the intense heat expected to linger, going four more days without power has caused members of the D.C. Council's Public Services and Community Affairs Committee -- chaired by Ward 7 Council member Yvette Alexander -- to meet with Pepco officials to determine what's behind the delay restoring electricity and how a repeat scenario can be avoided.
"Instead of generalities, we would get specifics," Cheh was quoted as saying. Otherwise, she added, alluding to Pepco officials' veracity, "What alternative do we have other than to believe what they say?"
In comparison to Pepco, utility crews in neighboring locales like Northern Virginia and Baltimore, were quickly able to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers.
For instance, Dominion Virginia Power, which worked feverishly to restore power to nearly 1 million customers on Friday night, had restored 86 percent by 10 a.m. Saturday, according to a report. The report further stated that on Tuesday, Baltimore Gas &Electric had repaired lines serving 527,000 out of about 680,000 affected customers.
DC Scores Receives New Toyota for After-School Program
Tuesday, 03 July 2012 20:02 Published in Local
DC SCORES named the first winner in Toyota's 2012 100 Cars for Good program
DC SCORES, which provides award-winning after-school programs for low-income youth in Washington, D.C., today received a brand new Toyota Sienna as part of the automaker's100 Cars for Good program. The Toyota 100 Cars for Good is a national philanthropic initiative which awards 100 cars to deserving nonprofit organizations with winners selected daily on Facebook for 100 days through August 21.
Joined by dozens of DC SCORES participants, Toyota Vice President Michael Rouse presented the keys to the new vehicle to DC SCORES Executive Director Amy Nakamoto at a press conference at the Marie Reed Elementary School in Washington, DC.
"There is a lack of after-school programs in the DC area and DC SCORES has stepped in to fill that need – offering kids the chance to participate in organized sports and arts programs," said Rouse. "Toyota is committed to being a community partner and is focused on supporting programs in ways that achieve long-term sustainable results. We hope this vehicle helps DC SCORES build upon the amazing work already established here in Washington."
Amy Nakamoto said, "We are extremely excited to be receiving a van from Toyota through the 100 Cars for Good program. Thanks to Toyota's generosity and service to our community, we will be able to provide and transport much-needed soccer and writing equipment to over 40 DC public schools who host a DC SCORES after-school program. This will increase our efficiency in using time, money and people to directly impact hundreds of DC students in the coming years. We are very grateful to be part of such a large and effective philanthropic initiative by Toyota."
DC SCORES was selected as a finalist out of thousands of applicants nationwide and chosen by online voters as this year's first winner. Their programs benefit more than 800 children at 27 schools across Washington, DC. The new Sienna minivan will support DC SCORES activities that promote physical activity and creativity throughout the city and will help facilitate the organization's expansion to 20 new schools in the District. DC SCORES detailed how they will use their new Toyota Sienna in a video, found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToOq2XrJ-Yc.
Toyota will profile five finalists each day at www.100carsforgood.com, where individual members of the public are invited to vote for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The nonprofit with the most votes at the end of each day wins one of six Toyota models. Runners-up each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota. A six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle, compliments of Toyota Financial Services.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 6 for Albert R. "Butch" Hopkins, who passed away last week at age 71.
At the time of his death on June 28, Hopkins -- a fourth generation Washingtonian -- was president and CEO of the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) where he had served since 1969. Hopkins, a graduate of Howard University where he also earned a law degree, was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In May, the city designated the 1800 block Martin Luther King Avenue in Southeast as Butch Hopkins Way.
Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry, who issued a statement on Hopkins' passing, praised him a dear friend who will be sorely missed by the community.
"As the president and CEO of AEDC, as well as one of the founders of the Anacostia Coordinating Council, Butch Hopkins has been in the forefront of moving the Anacostia community forward for decades," said Barry. "His efforts have resulted in unsurpassed economic development, entrepreneurial opportunities and jobs that not only benefit Ward 8, but the city overall. Butch Hopkins was loved, admired and respected in the Anacostia community and throughout the city."
Hopkins is survived by his son, Mark Hopkins and his daughter Michelle Hopkins Lawrence, six grandchildren; and his sisters, Althea Holland and Barbara Hopkins.
A celebration of Hopkins' life will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 5 at Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. in Northwest. The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew's Cathedral, 1725 Rhode Island Ave. in Northwest.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Butch Hopkins Memorial AEDC Scholarship Fund, c/o AEDC, 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20020.
Mayor Vincent Gray has expressed frustration that two days after a sweltering storm hit the area -- killing at least 10 people -- it could be a week before electrical power is restored to thousands of homes and businesses across the District.
To make matters worse, weather forecasters say that the intense heat, which enveloped the area over the weekend, is expected to return.
Grat voiced his sentiments Monday surrounding Pepco's timeliness restoring power. He said in an interview that it's not like the storm that swept through the region Saturday, "hasn't happened before."
As a result of power outages and other damages that occurred, District of Columbia Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, July 3. While federal agencies in the District will be open on Tuesday, non-emergency employees have the option of working from home or taking a day's leave.
As a result of the major storm that hit the area on Friday night, all District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed on Tuesday, July 3.
Students and staff assigned to summer school, summer bridge or extended school year (ESY) programs should not report to their sites.
DCPS schools will not be open for use by other community based organizations (CBOs) or programs, including SYEP participants, on July 3.
DCPS administrative sites will be open.
School officials hope to resume normal operations and open schools for all programs on Thursday, July 5.
Capitol Fourth Celebration to Feature Kool and Gang, Others
Monday, 02 July 2012 16:35 Published in Arts & EntertainmentThis July 4th, America's national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country's 236th birthday, as A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS welcomes a brand new host, Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron.
Hot off another winning season as host of the hit TV series, DANCING WITH THE STARS, Bergeron will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of unrivaled musical performances, topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation.
The multi award-winning event will feature AMERICAN IDOL winner Phillip Phillips; two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick performing songs from the hit Broadway musical NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT with four-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara; acclaimed Broadway and television star Megan Hilty (SMASH); singer-songwriter Javier Colon (winner of THE VOICE); country music star Josh Turner; R&B superstars Kool & The Gang; world renowned tenor Russell Watson and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno will host a tribute to Team USA, honoring the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, featuring five-time Academy Award-winner John Williams conducting his "Olympic Fanfare."
Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A CAPITOL FOURTH will air live in HD on PBS Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide.
A CAPITOL FOURTH has truly become America's favorite Independence Day celebration, and a cornerstone of PBS's annual programming line-up, as is evidenced by the ratings. During the 2010-2011 season, A CAPITOL FOURTH took the top prize, for the second consecutive year, as the number one rated program in primetime. With a 4.6 Nielsen rating A CAPITOL FOURTH reached over 11 million viewers.
"What an honor to be in the nation's capital for America's biggest birthday party," said Tom Bergeron. "Hosting A CAPITOL FOURTH enables me to celebrate two things I'm a big fan of - America and PBS!"
Added Executive Producer Jerry Colbert, "We are thrilled that Tom Bergeron will lead our nation in this star-spangled celebration. We are also humbled that the viewers have chosen this unique live television event as their favorite. With the eyes of America upon us, we join as one family to celebrate our freedoms, using the magical medium of television."
The 2012 broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH will include two unique segments:
• Apolo Anton Ohno and legendary composer John Williams will lead a rousing and patriotic send off to Team USA as they head to the London 2012 Olympic Games featuring current and past U.S. Olympians as well as members of the U.S. Paralympic team; and
• A musical tribute to beloved American legend Gene Kelly, in celebration of his 100th birthday, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra performing a medley of Hollywood classics including SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and AN AMERICAN IN PARIS.
Offering viewers extended coverage of the fireworks display, A CAPITOL FOURTH will capture the stunning pyrotechnics from every vantage point with twenty TV cameras stationed around the city – including the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Washington Monument and across the Potomac River.
The show will be capped off with a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" complete with live cannon fire provided by The U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, an audience favorite and now an A CAPITOL FOURTH tradition.
Also participating in the event will be The Choral Arts Society of Washington, along with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, the Quantico Marine Corps Band, Members of the Armed Forces carrying the State and Territorial Flags and the Armed Forces Color Guard provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.
Violent Storm Leaves 443,000 Pepco Customers Without Power
Sunday, 01 July 2012 03:31 Published in Local
Restoration Effort Will Take Several Days
Friday night's violent windstorm that ripped through the Washington area has devastated the Pepco electric system, leaving more than 443,000 of Pepco's 788,000 customers without power.
Winds in excess of 70 miles per hour uprooted trees and blew down limbs, which brought down numerous power lines and broke crossarms and poles.
Due to the widespread damage and the large number of outages, the power restoration effort is expected to take several days. Critical customers who need electricity for life support equipment are advised to seek shelter where power is available. The weather forecast for the Washington area calls for more thunderstorms today, which could cause additional outages.
"As soon as the storm passed, we had crews starting to assess the damage,"said Thomas H. Graham, President, Pepco Region. We'll continue conducting a comprehensive assessment, which we'll use to strategically deploy crews. We'll work full force and around the clock until every customer is restored."
After a severe storm such as this, assessing damage and estimating when customers will be restored could take more than 24 hours after the storm has passed.
All Pepco employees have a second role during emergencies and will participate in the restoration effort.
The utility is calling for crews from other utilities to assist with restoring service. However, the large magnitude of the storm has left utilities with millions of customers without electric service from the Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic regions. It is likely that crews who are able to assist will have to travel days to arrive.
Pepco will restore power by targeting wires serving critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, fire stations, water filtration plants and police stations, as well as those serving the largest number of customers.
The safety of our customers and crews is paramount. Customers are urged to avoid working crews and to stay away from all downed wires, even if they don?t appear to be energized.
All outages and downed wires should be reported to 1-877-PEPCO-62, through pepco.com or through the mobile app, available for downloading at pepco.com/mobileapp. Customers should request a call back to verify their power has been restored.
Rodney King Remembered as 'Symbol of Forgiveness'
Rodney King, who suffered a brutal beating in 1991 at the hands of four Los Angeles police officers, was laid to rest Saturday following a public memorial. His burial which captured by news cameras, took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, Calif.
King was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Rialto,Calif., on June 17. The death has been ruled as an accidental drowning and authorities are still waiting on the results of an autopsy report.
"I will remember his smile, his unconditional love," King's daughter Laura Dene King, 28, said. "He was a great father, a great friend; he loved everyone. People will just have to smile when they think of him."
The Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy, described King as a symbol of forgiveness, who bore the scars of his infamous beating with dignity.
He also said during a news conference prior to the funeral that King never showed bitterness to the officers who beat him.
"People should not be judged by the mistakes that they make, but by how they rise above them," Sharpton said. "Rodney had risen above his mistakes, he never mocked anyone, not the police, not the justice system, not anyone."
King, who was 47, was also most famously known for his plea, "Can we all just get along?" He filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in 1992, which later netted him a settlement in excess of $3 million.


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WASHINGTON—The mutual-fund industry is renewing a challenge to a rule that requires fund firms that trade in gold, oil or other commodities to register with an additional federal regulator.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Investment Company Institute, a fund-industry group, filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Thursday, after a federal district court upheld the registration rule from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Dec. 12.
The business groups have argued that the funds already are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and registering with the CFTC as well would be duplicative and expensive.
"We brought this challenge because the CFTC did not adequately consider alternative approaches to its flawed and overly broad approach, which will only inject more confusion into our capital markets without offering any clear benefits to investors," ICI President Paul Schott Stevens said in a joint statement with the Chamber of Commerce.
The CFTC didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
The December decision in federal district court was a rare courtroom win for U.S. regulators, who have faced a series of lawsuits since they started writing rules to implement the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial overhaul. Often the industries affected say the government didn't appropriately weigh the costs or economic benefits of the rules.
A federal court tossed out a CFTC rule designed to curtail bets in energy commodities in September and has dealt similar blows to regulations from the SEC.
Eugene Scalia, a partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, argued the original case and filed the appeal for the industry groups. Mr. Scalia, son of a U.S. Supreme Court justice, has argued several recent challenges to financial regulations and had won five of them.
Oct. 2, 2012: Another Scalia Vexes Regulators
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A version of this article appeared December 28, 2012, on page C2 in the U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal, with the headline: Mutual Funds Appeal CFTC Rule.


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Forget everything you've heard about stress-eating being a bad thing. If you put the right foods in your pie hole (i.e., not pie), noshing when your nerves are jangling can actually calm you down. And that's great news, because the last thing you need is more stress, which over time can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity -- and the odds that you'll go ballistic on Mom when she asks, for the third time, what your unemployed fiancé does for a living. The following listed below are the best foods to soothe stress and can counteract the damage that chronic pressure does to your bod. Stock up on the lot of them so that when the tension rises you can beat stress instead of freaking out.
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When all hell breaks loose, reach for a handful of almonds. They're bursting with vitamin E, an antioxidant that bolsters the immune system. Almonds also contain B vitamins, which may help your body hold up during seriously unpleasant events (like getting a year's membership to Match.com as a present). About a quarter cup every day is all you need. Another easy way to get a fix is to switch from traditional PB to almond butter on high-tension days. (We like All Natural Barney Butter Almond Butter, $7, barneybutter.com.)
The next time stress has you hankering for a high-fat, creamy treat, skip the ice cream and try some homemade guacamole -- the thick, rich texture can satisfy your craving and reduce those frantic feelings. Plus, the green wonders' double whammy of monounsaturated fat and potassium can lower blood pressure. (For a healthy recipe favorites in under 20 minutes, check out the WH Recipes homepage.) One of the best ways to reduce high blood pressure, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is to get enough potassium -- and just half an avocado offers 487 milligrams, more than you'll get from a medium-size banana. To whip up your own avocado salad dressing, puree a medium avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne.
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Science backs up the old warm-milk remedy for insomnia and restlessness. Turns out calcium can reduce muscle spasms and soothe tension, says Mary Dallman, Ph.D., professor of physiology at the University of California, San Francisco. A glass of moo juice (preferably skim or 1 percent) may also reduce stressful PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. According to a 2005 study from the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who drank four or more servings of low-fat or skim milk per day had a 46 percent lower risk of pre-period misery than women who had no more than one serving per week.


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A nice hotel in Amman, clean and elegant. The staff is awesome, very careful and friendly. Perfect location if you have to work around the University area. I recommend it.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica dell'hotel.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, vengono richiesti una carta di credito o un deposito in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
**Questi servizi potrebbero essere disponibili solamente in alcune camere o in alcuni alloggi. Alcuni servizi potrebbero comportare un supplemento.
La spa interna dispone di sale per trattamenti e massaggi.
Via Appia Restaurant: ristorante che serve solo la cena. È possibile godersi un drink al bar in tutta tranquillità.
Kempi Restaurant: ristorante che serve la colazione, il pranzo e la cena.
Le Cafe Lounge Terrace: bar e tavola calda che serve la colazione, il pranzo e la cena. Si offre tè pomeridiano. In estate è necessaria la prenotazione.
Strikers Entertainment: ristorante a tema che serve solo la cena. È possibile godersi un drink al bar in tutta tranquillità.
H2O Pool Lounge: ristorante a bordo piscina che serve solo la cena. In estate è necessaria la prenotazione.
È disponibile il servizio in camera 24 ore su 24.
Sono presenti una piscina scoperta, una piscina per bambini, una piscina stagionale all'aperto e una vasca idromassaggio. I servizi ricreativi comprendono anche un centro benessere, una sauna e un bagno turco.
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Excellent hotel. Will stay again. Service excellent.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"A Professional friendly service!"
Hotel staff were very professional and friendly. We checked in a few hours before the usual time. They offered us a room upgrade to delux free of charge.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Nice hotel and I a repeat customer"
I really love the Kempinski. the rooms are nice the breakfast buffet is very good (although it could use a lot more variety from day to day). The hotel staff are EXCELLENT. I always love staying there. I would definitely recommend taking a day trip to Petra and you can hire a car from the front desk for 110 for the ENTIIRE DAY! One draw back is that […] the internet is a not reliable 100 percent of the time... but typically it is. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
THE HOTEL WAS WELCOMING AND EFFICIENT ON CHECK IN.THE ROOM WAS AS DISCRIBED AND CLEAN.THE NEGATIVES WERE THE FOOD BOTH LUNCH AND BREAKFAST WERE OF THREE STAR QUALITY, ALSO THE THE MAIN SHOWER HEAD DIDNT WORK IN OUR ROOM AND THE SOFA BED MATTRESS WAS VERY THIN AND NOT SUITABLE FOR TWO CHILDREN AS PROMISED.OVERALL IT IS NOT ON PAR WITH OTHER KEMPINSKI […] HOTEL STANDARDS.IT NEEDS ROOM RENOVATION AND MUCH BETTER QUALITY FOOD. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
NOT UP TO KEMPINSKI STANDARDS AT AAAALL. Terrible service and very rude staff. Everything is old. I was put in a dirty room. Avoid at all costs. Not really 5 stars by any means.Recensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"kindness hotel"
the staffs are kindness and good skilled. Hospital and clean. hope to have more option for breakfast.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
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"Nice out look"
Normal western style international hotel, staff polite did nothing wrong, but nothing special.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Good value"
Overall, a good place to stay. We stayed on executive level so had access to executive lounge, which was open for food and drink at periods throughout the day and came in handy several times. Immediate area is fine with some good local cafes. One caution: upon arrival there is a bag scanner in the entrance annex that is just likt the ones at an airport( […] which is normal there). Visitors should be sure that all of their items come all the way through the scanner and that you leave that area with all of you possessions. Twice we had items that did not emerge at the other end and we left the vestibule without them. Luckily we realized this within a few minutes and went back and sure, enough, they turned the belt on and out came our items. We found this a bit disconcerting especially because on the first night our daughter got to her room to disciver that her iPad, which had been in an iPad-sized purse, was missing. Since she couldn't remember whether she carried it out of the cab, we assumed she left it in the cab. However, the two incidents described above gave me pause to wonder . . . In general, though, i was reassured by a close friend who is living in Jordan that "Muslims don't steal," and that the iPad was probably dropped somewhere and whoever found it would not know how to return it to its owner. The rest of our experince was consistent with this view and we did not worry about the security of ourselves or posessions. But we did learn to keep very good track of them. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"Doesn't deserve the 5-star rate"
First of all, once I have arrived at the front desk, there wasn't any smile or welcoming gesture, and I had to wait around 20 min for my Hotels reservation was not on his system and he had to contact someone inside to update it. The elevator-card system did not work with me sometimes, and I had to visit the front desk to reactivate my card. Food tasted […] ok, but the menu needs to be improved and there should be more courses. There's a wedding party almost everyday, I could hear their noises in my room. The room was clean and comfortable and the housekeeping staff did their job properly. Location is somehow not ok, the neighborhood is noisy. If I was out of the area, taxis refuse to take me back, their excuse was always: it's crowded! Complimentary tea/coffee making materials are not available. Spa facilities are good. But overall, I will not make a reservation again in this hotel. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"Good hotel for business or pleasure."
A pleasant stay. Staff were friendly and accommodating but if one of the staff offers to organize a "tour taxi at 60JD for 3 hours don't fall for it. I declined and found you get to most places of interest around Amman for 2 or 3JD. That aside the stay was made enjoyable by the piano bar, complimentary coffee on arrival and when I was waiting for an […] early taxi. I only tried the snack food and that was quite good. The hotel is situated near some food places and shops and is generally quite central to everything. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"good business hotel for short stays"
Furniture is a bit old... but very clean... friendly staffRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Decent hotel but very overrated"
The Kempinski is a decent hotel, and for the country, I suppose that says a lot. One should know that while the rooms and lobby are comfortable, clean, and well tended to, the hotel is lacking in its amenities. The gym is in disrepair, and the restaurant serves a terrible assortment of food with poor service to go with it. Overall, it is conveniently […] located, but there are many better hotels in Amman. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"Nice hotel but not for children"
This hotel was nice and the staff were very friendly, but there was nothing in the hotel for young children, also do not ask for french fries for your children if you are staying in the hotel as the chef puts herbs on the french fries without asking.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Really nice experience"
Clean, Good Service, not noisy as I read or maybe coz I was on the 5th floor. Just loved itRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"A 4 star hotel"
Location is ok, you have restaurants near by and coffe shops and malls by taxi isn't far. However the room is not what you expect from a 5 star hotel nor the bathroom.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Need mantinase"
The hotel need new fernature and re decoration the staff slaw and don't understand the costomer ordersRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"Good hotel for business travellers"
Good hotel for business travellers, but not particularly oriented towards tourists.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"The Staff make the stay"
The hotel is aging but not aged -- but the staff that work throughout the hotel make up for any flaws the building might have. We cannot say enough about how well the staff in it's entirety treated us during our stay. Please convey to the staff if possible that the Lucas family will definetely be staying with them during our next visit.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Great hotel, somewhat inconveniently located"
The hotel has no flaws. Terrific rooms, exceptionally clean, modern, restaurants fantastic, gym superb, sauna super, swimming pool prestine etc etc etc. Just that restaurants near by are either hidden from the eye, or not so good. There are places around, so make sure that you ask the Reception, and then you will have an unequalled stay.Recensioni obiettive Hotels.com
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"Royal treatment"
Had the pleasure to stay at Kempinski for one night and got the chance to experience the Suite. Amazing room with 180 view of Amman. Great service, clean rooms and everything in top shape. Very much recommended!Recensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"Close to all with perfect price"
It was comfortable and hotel service was amazing. Except when I first checked in, the guy on the reception desk asked me about my credit card and I declined to give it to him so in a way he was like threatening me that they will clean all fridge contents if I dont give them the card.Recensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"bad experience!"
I was shocked to the quality of the service, and level of no interest this hotel had. The cracked glass on the tables, and the condition of the floor, beds, toilets, and the air conditioning has a soul all by itself. i left the second day, and jumped off to another hotel.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Careless and Dis-Informed"
Called to ask for the user name and password to access the free internet service. The front desk that the server will be down for 10 minutes, and that I do not need a user name and password to access the internet. I waited for 4 hours, and when I called again to ask about the internet, they informed me that the services was always available and I do […] NEED a user name and password to use it!!! Once I attempted to order room service at 5:30 am. Phone rang but always disconnected. At 6:30 the operator told me that room service will call me back in 2 minutes. Of course they never did. I called again at 7:00 am and at last they answered. I stayed 4 nights. I got the newspaper only on the last morning!!! It seems that employees are dis-informed and careless. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"A great value and location, exceptional velue"
Exceptional Value, Great Location...Quiet close to many areas of AmmanRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Little gestures mean a lot"
Despite being not having a huge number of rooms, this hotel earns it's 5-star rating. The staff went above and beyond to make the stay as convenient as possible. It's all in the details; while spending an afternoon poolside, pool staff came by offering to clean your sunglasses in the event the lenses needed cleaning.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Uninspiring Amman City Centre Hotel"
The hotel itself is fine, it's well kept and has a reasonable selection of F&B options. That being said I would expect more from a Kempinski (it's incomparable to the Kempinski Ishtar at the Dead Sea) and more from a major city hotel (I would recommend the Grand Hyatt which I used on my last visit)Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
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"Good value for money"
The cleanliness of the room was not to the standard as expected for a hotel in that categoryRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Friendly, helpful staff"
Room was nice, staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Breakfast service could have been better, but that's a very minor complaint. Overall, I was very happy with the hotel. I would stay there again.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"OK Hotel - Good Location for Shisha Cafes"
Rooms are a little on the small side. You have to wait a long time for the lifts and quite random. Othe than that great hotel.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
A great hotel, in a superb location, only let down by the wait for the hotel lifts.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"top 10 i have stayed in"
Personally, I travel over 125K miles a year and live in hotels across the world. This is easily the top 10 i have stayed in, which also includes the burj al arab (7 star hotel in dubai). All the hotels i stay in is 5 stars, but this should in my book be 6! Very friendly, willing to accomplish special requests, and hotel taxi( while a little higher than […] the street taxi prices) Ahmad is amazing. Very trustworthy and of future trips would remain my personal taxi driver during my stay. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"The Kempinski Hotel in Amman, Jordan"
My stay at the Kempinski hotel was mainly for business, and overall it was an excellent experience. The hotel has excellent facilities, and the service and quality of care was excellent. I recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a high-quality hotel capable of supporting business purposes. At the same time, the facilities were well suited for someone […] simply looking for a place of rest and relaxation while in Jordan. Quite simply, I think this is a great hotel to stay at, and give it five stars as a rating Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
I was not emprest by the out side surrounding of the hotel, in side was nice. the front desk staff was not very friendly as i used to see in other hotels (Sheraton, Marriott and Jumeirah towers hotel). The room was not clean (bathroom) and smells. next day i left for my meting, i put the on service sing on at 10 am i came back at 6:30 pm to the room […] was still the same as i left in the morning. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Good service in an old hotel"
Good service, clean, but old furniture, could do with a refurbishment.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"Not impressed"
Dont stay here! Rooms are disgusting, food is not good. Only good thing is that its walking distance to Petra entrance.Recensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
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"excellent hotel"
This is the second time i have stayed at the Kempinki in Amman. The rooms are extremely comfortable and the choice of english tv channels and sports channels is the best i have had in the middle east. The pool area is lovely and gets the sun right up until about 4 o clock. there are plenty of cafe's and restuarants in the surrounding area that you can […] walk to. The Gym is very good as well. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"One Night stay"
We stayed for One Night in kempinski amman And have to say that this Hotel does not qualify for a 5Star Hotel :( the rooms are rather old fashioned - the beds And matresses are comfortable. The Service is Not the One we Used to have in a kempinski Hotel. For a longer stay Not recommandable. :/Recensioni obiettive Hotels.com
"great breakfast"
Very nice Hotel with great breakfast. Not much within walking distance but very secureRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
"nice hotel"
Pros: very friendly staff, fast check-in and check-out, and nice resturant. Cons:The room was a bit small, but neat. They had metal dedector at the enterence. As for their elevators, you have to use your room key, and sometimes it gets irresponsive due to many keys being swiped into it! There is no free WiFi to be found even in the lobby. Internet […] charge is outrageously expensive. So, I recommend buying a SIM card with internet access for about 10 JD. Continua a leggereRecensioni obiettive degli ospiti Expedia
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Degas Dancer estimated at US$25-35 million to lead Christie's Impressionist and Modern evening sale
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Degas Dancer estimated at US$25-35 million to lead Christie's Impressionist and Modern evening sale
Edgar Degas Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, the most celebrated sculpture to have emerged from the Impressionist era. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2011.
announces its Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale on November 1 will be led by Edgar Degas Petite danseuse de quatorze ans, the most celebrated sculpture to have emerged from the Impressionist era. With its unflinching realism, bold and unconventional combination of materials, and staunch rejection of idealized grace, Petite danseuse represents a defining moment in Degass career, when he made a daring and controversial break with academic tradition to embrace a new modernist aesthetic unlike any seen before. This iconic work of art is estimated at $25 35 million, and is poised to become one of the top-selling works of Impressionist art to reach the auction block this season.
Petite danseuse ranks among the most-loved of all Impressionist works, and continues to cast a spell over museum visitors the world over. It is a signal honor for Christies to have been entrusted with the sale of this work, said Conor Jordan, Head of Impressionist and Modern Art for Christies Americas. The Petite danseuse is the largest, most technically ambitious, and most complex of Degas sculptures, and the only one that he ever exhibited during his lifetime. It represents the pinnacle of his achievement in this medium, to which he devoted a great deal of time and energy over the course of his career.
Degas first unveiled the original tinted wax and mixed media version of Petite danseuse in 1881 at the Sixth Impressionist Exhibition, where it made an immediate and dramatic impact. With its unflinchingly naturalistic depiction of a young dancer and its unconventional addition of clothing and hair, the 40-inch high figure earned instant notoriety among artists and connoisseurs. The art historian Richard Kendall, co-curator of the exhibition Degas and the Ballet currently on view at the Royal Academy in London, has written, Degas Little Dancer Aged Fourteen is among the three or four most celebrated sculptures of the modern age. Along with Rodins The Kiss and the same artists The Thinker, and perhaps Bartholdis Statue of Liberty, Degass statuette of a slender young ballet dancer has become recognizable to millions and admired throughout the world.
Degas exhibited Petite danseuse only on that one occasion during his life and thereafter resisted countless requests from collectors to sell or create copies of the figure. Following the artists death in 1917, Degas heirs contracted with the celebrated art foundry of Adrien Hébrard to cast a limited number of his extant sculptures in bronze, including Petite danseuse. Of the 28 examples made of the Little dancer between 1921 and 1938, the majority is claimed by prominent museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Tate in London. Only 10 remain in private collections, including the example to be offered at Christies upcoming sale.
In the last year, prices for exceptional examples of modern sculpture have soared, driven by demand from collectors worldwide for masterpiece-quality works by the greatest masters of the Impressionist and Modern periods. In November 2010, Christies set a new artist record of $48.8 million for Henri Matisses Back IV, a monumental bronze from the artists most celebrated series. And in June 2010, Christies set a new auction record for the most expensive work of art sold in France with the sale of Amedeo Modiglianis carved limestone Tête for $52.7 million. In May 2010 in New York, Christies fetched $53.3 million for Alberto Giacomettis bronze, Grand Tête Mince from the Collection of Mrs. Sidney F. Brody.
Petite danseuse de quatorze ans will be on display to the public at Christies Rockefeller Center galleries beginning October 28. In advance of the November 1 sale in New York, Christies will tour this exceptional sculpture to its Christies London, where it will be on view to the public from October 9 -15 at the companys King Street galleries.
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