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Hey, y'all...I'm the one and only mental Tibby, a.k.a. Tia Blu.
I'm seriously considering not writing fanfiction until my style developes a bit more. I'm not sure yet, so no guarantees; I do have one story about to go in, so I hope you like it if I do submit it. Then I have another little mini-series I'm hoping to work on. So, if I feel inspired, there may very well be hope that I'll continue writing. If not, you might not see me around here for a while, just for my favorite stories. :D
One guarantee: as of right now, Harry Potter and the Traitor's Daughter is most likely going to remain dead. I haven't really considered writing anymore. A few more chapters may go in, since I have outlines, but it seems I've lost my passion for doing an alternative Book Six.
Finally, well, what else can I say? I haven't updated this for a while. I'm being very indecisive right now, if you can't tell. My writing style is changing before my eyes, and it's very hard to continue writing for the same story when you feel it might be limiting you.
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Flood Insurance Fight Goes to Senate Panel
A federal flood agency official said Wednesday that it will take up to two years for a study on affordability issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program to be completed.
Craig Fugate, NFIP administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, made that comment in response to the request from critics of the rate increases now being implemented for the NFIP that the hikes be delayed until the study is completed.
Related: Miss. Commissioner Promises Suit Against NFIP
Currently, bills for the rate hikes, mandated by the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012, will start going out Oct. 1.
But, Fugate said, "The (National Academy of Sciences) estimates that it will likely take at least two years to complete the study due to the need to obtain data on policy-holders and their incomes."
Fugate made his comments at a hearing convened by the Economic Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Banking Committee. The meeting was chaired by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)
The hearing was tense as both supporters and opponents of the rate increases voiced their views.
State insurance regulators, members of Congress and citizens from Texas and other states along the Gulf Coast, joined by officials and NFIP customers from Florida to Vermont, are voicing deep concern about the affordability issue. They fear rate increases of up to 3,000% as mandated by the law will force people to give up their homes.
However, Alicia Puente Cackley, director of Financial Markets and Community Investment for the Government Accountability Office, said the GAO's study of the issue found limited problems.
Cackley testified that, in a study of remaining subsidies, the GAO estimated that with the changes in the rates mandated by Biggert-Waters, approximately 438,000 policies no longer are eligible for subsidies, including about 345,000 policies for second homes, about 87,000 business policies, and about 9,000 policies for single-family properties that had severe-repetitive losses.
Cackley said that subsidies on most of the approximately 715,000 remaining subsidized policies are expected to be eliminated over time as properties are sold or coverage lapses, as are previous exemptions from rate increases after flood zone map revisions.
Fugate's testimony was consistent with that of Cackley. He said approximately 20% of policyholders, representing approximately 1.1 million of the 5.6 million NFIP policies, now pay subsidized rates.
He added that as FEMA implements the changes stipulated in the new law, these policyholders will eventually pay rates that reflect actual risk to their properties.
"The remaining 80% of policyholders will not see increases as a result of this change, although it is possible that their rates will increase if, in the future, new maps reveal higher risk under the phase-out of grandfathered rates required by the legislation," Fugate testified at Wednesday's session.
Fugate said that, as mandated by Biggert-Waters, FEMA is charged with completing a study with the National Academy of Sciences to explore ways to encourage/maintain participation in the NFIP, methods to educate consumers about the NFIP and flood risk, and methods for establishing an affordability framework for the NFIP, including implications of affordability programs for the NFIP and the federal budget.
The hearing was demanded by Louisiana's two senators, Democrat. Mary Landrieu and Republican David Vitter. They say the rate hikes will have a severe impact on those who live in coastal areas of their state, and ask that the rate increases be delayed until affordability studies are completed and the accuracy of maps being used to set new rates is ascertained.
But supporters of the law asked the senators attending the meeting to hang tight. In a statement submitted at the hearing, Jimi Grande, senior vice president of federal and political affairs for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, said that in those cases where assistance is truly needed, NAMIC supports providing assistance – on a means-tested basis – for those property owners who truly cannot afford the new rates.
"It is important, however, that any assistance to low-income homeowners should be fully transparent and not hidden as suppressed premiums that leave the homeowner blind to the actual risk they face from flood and the NFIP underfunded," Grande said.
Steve Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, added that "it is important to recognize that policyholders are not being denied the ability to purchase flood insurance."
He said Biggert-Waters "simply eliminates the subsidized rates."
"In reality, the biggest shift will be that second homes and businesses that used to claim 38% of the subsidized policies will now represent only 1.5% of the total," Ellis said.

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Hi! My name is Laurel. I studied abroad for a year, and now I'm a college student, armed with a computer and 7 Harry Potter books.
(Majoring in some combination of English lit, international relations and biology, and minoring in public health!)
I'm known as firefly114 on fictionpress, mischief1managed on fanfiction.net, and Mischief Managed on the mugglenet forums. Sorry for the confusing amount of names.
I write original fiction--my latest project is a steampunk thriller about a stowaway orphan on a big renegade airship. I'm currently working on a full length Harry Potter prequel series! Please follow my blog for more info, and always feel free to email me, message me, or comment on my blog to see where I'm at. Don't be afraid to contact me, I love to talk and I promise I won't think you're a creep!
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Great, yet another "protect the ignorant" by slowing down Firefox! The ARE ways to pro-actively protect an OS, like turning off the HUNDREDS of services Windows runs in the background. Sheesh. Thanks Firefox for making my Internet access slower and slower with each new release...
very interesting!
Follow up story here: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/22727/Fac…
So the guy is getting job offers left right and center:
kinda cool feature update with google services; i kinda see where they are going with the data leak but google has standardized https on web searches, which stops elementary mitm attacks, you can't strip the ssl becuase google seems to be forcing https; with mitm you could present the user with a new certificate but it would have to be signed to be unnoticeable... the biggest threat would be through xss (cross site script) which chrome / ie are known for allowing, so that is more of a browser weakness then a google one.
Any thoughts for / against / in addition to my own?
"But the cellular network isn't the Internet. "
They are both networks; they hold their similarities.
can i has source?
that isn't gonna work.. lol
if you can't upgrade a system or patch something in your own businesses network, you are a victim of poor planning.
so stupid, it uses old exploits, OLD PUBLIC exploits.. and yet it thrives. I know these kinds of people too who don't upgrade when new patches are released, I am glad. Maybe one day people will pay attention to patches :/
dumbest award ever.
this is old news, the laser also sucks..
ewww like I would watch a video with her in it, bitch is ugly.
If your still storing the numbers in your databases like effing retards, it will still be hacked. If you still carry your credit card around in your wallet, you can still be mugged. Do you see the solution here? If you remove money from the equation what's left?
maybe he needed to spend more time at mcdonalds.
Anonymous sucks.
better start doing some pushups fool
Like I have said before, ALL INFORMATION THEY LEAK was given to them, anonymous IS NOT made up of hackers lol
lol @ they think they are associated with anonymous
This kids is dumb if he thinks he cracked it with a caeser cipher lol
I already cracked the code, it says "HA HA I WIN"
It's getting harder to catch malware writers because they are normally well planned, even with an sdlc..
Old techniques still work, deny deny deny. You have to be stupid to do any kind of "illegal hacking" from your own home.
hahaha this is so dumb.. anyone who is taking marketing advice from random searches done by random people, will fail. seriously, it may gave been a good idea 10 years ago but now, not so much.
luring in hackers by the dozen im sure..


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Aybar, Downs exit early with injuries
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
HOUSTON -- Shortstop Erick Aybar and reliever Scott Downs each left Thursday's 6-5 win vs. the Astros with injuries and both are currently day to day.
Aybar, who returned from the disabled list nine days ago after missing three weeks with a bruised left heel, suffered tightness in his right hamstring while trying to leg out a slow roller to second base to lead off the fourth inning. Brendan Harris replaced him in the bottom half.
Downs, meanwhile, hurt his right foot while fielding a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the eighth, paving the way for Ernesto Frieri, who recorded a five-out save. Downs was in almost the exact situation in a May 1 game in Oakland, suffering an injury to his right side that led to a five-out save for Frieri, making him unavailable for a couple days.
It doesn't appear Aybar will have to go on the disabled list, said manager Mike Scioscia. Downs' foot, the Angels' skipper said, is a little sore.
"We're going to let this thing go a day or two just to see if it's going to set up to where he can pitch," said Scioscia. "If he can, great. If he can't, then obviously we're going to have to consider some things."
Weaver throws first bullpen session since injury
HOUSTON -- Jered Weaver played catch at Minute Maid Park early Thursday afternoon, and then for the first time since suffering a broken left elbow on April 7, the Angels' ace threw off a mound.
"It was nice to put cleats on again," Weaver said after a 28-pitch, all-fastball bullpen session in which he threw at an estimated 90 percent intensity and felt "really good."
Manager Mike Scioscia said Weaver needs at least four bullpen sessions, coming every other day if he stays pain-free, before venturing out on a rehab assignment. A late May return to the Angels' rotation still seems like a possibility, but Weaver didn't want to put a timeline on his return.
Weaver just knows his left arm no longer hurts, even while following through on pitches off a slope.
"Everything felt good coming through, so I don't think I'm going to be worried about that as we go on," said Weaver, who gave up six runs in 11 innings through his first two starts. "It felt good. No pain turning it over, nothing like that. I thought maybe the glove would give me a little problem coming through real quick, but everything felt good."
Family matters to keep Hanson from Friday start
HOUSTON -- Tommy Hanson continues to deal with family issues and will not make his scheduled start against the White Sox on Friday, manager Mike Scioscia announced after Thursday's 6-5 win over the Astros.
Scioscia did not say who will take Hanson's place in the series opener at U.S. Cellular Field, but there aren't many options.
Jerome Williams, scheduled to start on Saturday, could go on Friday on normal rest because of Monday's off-day, but then the Angels would need someone to take his place on Saturday anyway. Another option could be Barry Enright, but he hasn't pitched more than 2 2/3 innings since April 15.
In Triple-A Salt Lake, only right-hander Orangel Arenas (6.57 ERA in six starts) is on normal rest.
Hanson spent seven days on the bereavement list from April 22-27 while dealing with the sudden death of his stepbrother in Georgia.
Patient Trumbo drawing more walks this season
HOUSTON -- One of few bright spots amid the Angels' slow start has been, once again, Mark Trumbo, who's not only producing his usual power numbers, but he's even drawing a lot more walks.
To go along with a .291/.358/.552 slash line, nine homers and 23 RBIs through his first 33 games, Trumbo has also drawn 14 walks, which is tied for second on the team and puts him on pace for 69 this season. His first two full seasons in the big leagues, he drew a combined 61.
"It'd be awesome to be a guy who's way up there [in walks], but I think some guys are naturally more gifted at that than others, just like anything else," said Trumbo, who walked 36 times in 2012. "If it was a decision that you could easily control, anyone would only swing at strikes. But I always felt like some guys were just born with a little bit better eye, a little better plate discipline. Some guys really have to work at it, and I'm more the latter."
Compared to last year, Trumbo is seeing slightly fewer pitches in the strike zone (47.5 percent to 45.2 percent) while swinging at slightly fewer pitches outside the zone (37.6 percent to 34.4 percent). Getting into more deep counts, however, has also caused him to strike out 39 times heading into Thursday's game, which is one shy of Josh Hamilton for the team lead and tied for eighth most in the American League.
Last year, while the Angels got off to a similarly slow start, Trumbo surged, posting a .309/.361/.625 slash line in his first 81 games before going into a woeful slump for pretty much the remainder of the season.
Asked how he can avoid the rough patches, Trumbo put it simply.
"You can't," he said. "You put in the work you can, you try and keep a good frame of mind and try to avoid the peaks and valleys, try to become a consistent, productive hitter in the lineup wherever you do hit, but you also have to be realistic to know that some times are better than others. Good times don't last forever, and nor do the bad ones."
Facing uphill battle, Halos look to turn things around
HOUSTON -- The Angels have a long uphill climb ahead of them once again, at 11-22 and 9 1/2 games out of first place in the American League West heading into Thursday's series finale against the last-place Astros. In fact, if the Halos complete their climb -- something they were unable to do last season -- they'll be only the fourth team in Major League history to make the playoffs despite losing 22 of their first 33 games.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, these are the only teams to make the playoffs despite a similar start.
• The 1914 Boston Braves, who started the season 10-23, ultimately won the AL pennant with a 94-59 record and beat the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series.
• The 1974 Pirates, who began 11-22, then won the National League East crown with an 88-74 record and lost to the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series.
• The 1981 Royals, in a season that was split into two halves because of a players' strike, started 11-22 and finished the first half 20-30, but went 30-23 in the second half to qualify for the playoffs and lost to the A's in the AL Division Series.
The Angels, of course, have the benefit of two Wild Cards to increase their chances of snapping a three-year playoff drought, but it's been a while since they've had this much ground to make up. The last time they were 11 games under .500 was May 22, 2006. The last time they were 9 1/2 games out of first place this early was '02, when they nonetheless won the World Series. The last time their record was this bad through the first 33 games was 1976.
Worth noting
• Ryan Madson threw 21 pitches in an intrasquad game in Arizona on Thursday, as expected, and will do the same again on Saturday -- perhaps his last time facing hitters before venturing out on a rehab assignment for Class A Inland Empire. Scioscia said Madson's "velocity was great" and his stuff "looked good."
• Trumbo is one of only four players in the Majors to reach base in 32 games already this season. His nine homers, six of which came in his previous nine games, made him the first Angels player to have that many before May 8 since Vladimir Guerrero in 2007.
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Erik Wasson / The Hill:
McCain says Hagel will be confirmed — One of the leading critics of former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.), President Obama's embattled nominee to become defense secretary, told NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday that Hagel will end up being confirmed. — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) …
Discussion: The Spectacle Blog, The Moderate Voice, Washington Examiner and Booman Tribune
Aaron Goldstein / The Spectacle Blog: Why Did McCain Rescue Hagel?
Sean Higgins / Washington Examiner: John McCain: Chuck Hagel will be confirmed
BooMan / Booman Tribune: No Likey McCain — I used to dislike John McCain, but now I pretty much hate the guy.
Manu Raju / Politico:
Hagel reassures Graham on Israel remark — Chuck Hagel is disavowing a comment he reportedly made six years ago tying the State Department to Israel, according to South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. — Graham announced on "Fox News Sunday" that Hagel sent him a letter saying …
Carlo Muñoz / The Hill:
Obama should head 'back to the drawing board' on Hagel, says McKeon
Obama should head 'back to the drawing board' on Hagel, says McKeon
Discussion: The Heritage Foundation
Helle Dale / The Heritage Foundation: The Case Against Hagel
Erik Wasson / The Hill:
Sen. Graham: Hagel disavowed remark on Israel controlling State department
Sen. Graham: Hagel disavowed remark on Israel controlling State department
Discussion: Politico and Israel Matzav
Manu Raju / Politico: McCain: Hagel confirmation imminent
Ashley Killough / CNN:
Republicans still question Hagel's nomination
Republicans still question Hagel's nomination
Discussion: Politico
Bobby Cervantes / Politico: Barrasso sees Hagel as 'less effective'
Erik Wasson / The Hill:
President Obama plays golf with Tiger Woods — President Obama is golfing in Florida Sunday with Tiger Woods. — Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the president and Woods, the winner of 14 major golf championships, were joined on the course by United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk …
Obama tees off with Tiger Woods — (CNN) - President Barack Obama hit the greens Sunday with famed golfer Tiger Woods, according to deputy White House press secretary Josh Earnest. — Obama is spending President's Day weekend at a sprawling resort in Palm City, Florida, where he's polishing his golf game.
TRENDING: Fighter jets chase down small planes near Obama's Florida resort
TRENDING: Fighter jets chase down small planes near Obama's Florida resort
Discussion: The Hill
Meghashyam Mali / The Hill: Report: Fighter jets intercept aircraft near Obama vacation spot
Thomas L. Friedman / New York Times:
How to Unparalyze Us — I WAS struck by one particular moment during President Obama's State of the Union address. The president proposed a $1 billion investment to build a new National Network for Manufacturing Innovation to spur high-tech manufacturing in America.
Discussion: CEPR, Seeing the Forest and Hullabaloo
Josh Israel / ThinkProgress:
GOP Senator Would Take Away Health Coverage From 30 Million Americans To Avoid Military Cuts — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Sunday the government should protect the Defense Department from automatic spending cuts by slashing $1.2 trillion from the Affordable Care Act.
Discussion: Little Green Footballs, Addicting Info, PoliticusUSA, ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES and Prairie Weather
Tiffany Willis / Addicting Info: Lindsey Graham Does Bizarre 180 On Hagel And 'Deference' To President's Choice (VIDEOS)
Jason Easley / PoliticusUSA: Republicans Want to Take Away Healthcare from 30 Million to Pay for More Military Spending
New York Times:
The Real Cost of Shrinking Government — In less than two weeks, a cleaver known as the sequester will fall on some of the most important functions of the United States government. About $85 billion will be cut from discretionary spending over the next seven months, reducing defense programs …
Discussion: The Moderate Voice and Daily Kos
Prairie Weather / The Moderate Voice: Who Will the Sequester Hit First? And Worst?
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Robin Kelly wins rival Toi Hutchinson's support in Illinois race — Illinois congressional candidate Toi Hutchinson dropped out of the special election race for disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson's seat on Sunday and endorsed rival Democrat Robin Kelly. — Hutchinson's withdrawal means Kelly …
Discussion: Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion
Anne Sorock / Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion: And then there were 2 (well, 15) running in Dem primary for #IL02
Chicago Tribune:
Hutchinson expected to drop out, endorse Kelly in Jackson Jr. contest
Hutchinson expected to drop out, endorse Kelly in Jackson Jr. contest
Discussion: Capitol Fax.com, The Hinterland Gazette and Taegan Goddard's …
Igor Volsky / ThinkProgress:
ABC News Calls Out Paul Ryan For Hypocrisy Over Looming Budget Cuts — ABC News' Jonathan Karl confronted Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) over his past support for the sequester, just as the one-time GOP vice presidential candidate sought to blame President Obama for the automatic across-the-board cuts scheduled to go into effect on March 1.
Discussion: The Raw Story
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
The End of a Catholic Moment — THE last time the Chair of St. Peter stood vacant, during Pope John Paul II's funeral in 2005, the Roman Catholic Church enjoyed a wave of unusually favorable coverage from the American press. The Polish pope had a way of disarming even his most stringent critics …
Discussion: No More Mister Nice Blog, p m carpenter's commentary, National Review and dotCommonweal
P.M. Carpenter / p m carpenter's commentary: Douthat's Great Awakening?
Michael Potemra / National Review: Douthat: End of a Catholic Moment
Margaret O'Brien Steinfels / dotCommonweal: Catholic Moment Kaput
Associated Press:
Dozens of pro-Dorner protesters rally at LAPD HQ — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of protesters rallied outside Los Angeles police headquarters Saturday in support of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD officer and suspected killer of four who died after a shootout and fire this week …
Discussion: Hot Air, The Jawa Report, The PJ Tatler, americanthinker.com, Weasel Zippers, The Gateway Pundit and L.A. NOW
DMartyr / The Jawa Report: Dozens Of Protesters Condemn Dorner For Acting As Judge, Jury, And Executioner
Nickarama / Weasel Zippers: Protesters Gathered Today Outside LAPD Headquarters Supporting Christopher Dorner
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit: Dozens of Cop Killer Supporters Rally Outside LAPD Headquarters (Video)
Hailey Branson / L.A. NOW:
Protesters show support for Christopher Dorner
Protesters show support for Christopher Dorner
Discussion: Power Line, The Other McCain, No More Mister Nice Blog, Weasel Zippers, Scared Monkeys and Gretawire
Paul Mirengoff / Power Line: Christopher Dorner: rotten but not forgotten
Robert Stacy McCain / The Other McCain: The Left Loves Cop-Killers
Steve M. / No More Mister Nice Blog: HEY RIGHTIES, GET BACK TO ME WHEN NO ONE ON YOUR SIDE OFFERS SUPPORT TO TERRORIST KILLERS
Scared Monkeys: Whacko Protesters Gather Outside the Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters Saturday in Show …
Greta Van Susteren / Gretawire: TV STAR EVA LONGORIA tweeted this pic - click to see
Thomas Kaplan / New York Times:
Cuomo Bucks Tide With Bill to Ease Abortion Limits — ALBANY — Bucking a trend in which states have been seeking to restrict abortion, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is putting the finishing touches on legislation that would guarantee women in New York the right to late-term abortions when their health is in danger or the fetus is not viable.
Discussion: The Mahablog
Manu Raju / Politico:
McCain: Support for gun checks — Sen. John McCain said Sunday he expects there'll be broad support in the Senate for a new bipartisan plan to broaden background checks on gun purchasers. — The Arizona Republican pointed to a plan being drafted by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), Chuck Schumer …
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Domaine de Frévent 11.7Km
La Chapelle Rablais
Historical buildings built on a 11 hectare park and composed of three gites, three rooms d 'hôtes and three cabin in the tree. The domain of frévent gives a capacity d 'accueil of 35 sleeping arrangements. At prices very accessible (between 8 and 40 per capita and on night), give a stay you in peace in a forest of the Paris region.
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La Rennommière 16.7Km
Your hostess, Chantal PRESGURVIC, offers you a warm welcome and aims to make your stay a pleasant one. In 1930, my mother's grandfather purchased a manor house and its outbuildings. Having travelled back in time through archives and tracked various owners, I identified 1826 as the year when the de la Renommière family had to put their estate up for sale. I have carefully restored the outbuildings conserving their original Briard style but introducing modern comforts. The original bread oven is still visible in the Baker House where breakfast is served to all our guests. Weather permitting, breakfast may also be served in the garden. Three secluded bedrooms are at your disposal and benefit from the privacy of a large garden behind high walls. For young travellers: cot, high chair,changing mat and bathtub available. We are pet-friendly (please contact us to discuss). Private parking for our guests in the garden. The Baker House has a cozy corner where our guests can help themselves to tea and coffee.
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Ecuries de Marlotte 17.6Km
In the middle of the amazing "Foret de Fontainebleau" 1guest room in private stable, where you can also come with your horse, well behaved dogs welcome. free wifi, tennis table, In the middle of the amazing
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La Bonneau 21.4Km
One hour from Paris, our house is situated in a small hamlet on the edge of the forest of Champigny where you can make multiple trips. Coming home you can enjoy our park closed, s age-old trees in our orchard and home to our animals, pony, rabbits, chickens. . And where. grow our vegetables in season. You can, if you wish, enjoy a meal made of traditional dishes prepared with quality products.
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Les 2 Noyers 22.9Km
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Le Clos du Haut 24.1Km
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Guests are greeted at URY, a charming little village in the south of the Seine and Marne, surrounded by the beautiful forest of Fontainebleau, in a completely independent air conditioned apartment of 42 m2, can accommodate 4 people. has a bedroom with a double bed of 1.60 m, a spacious living room with a sofa bed for 2 persons, 1.40 m, flat screen TV's equipped kitchen (refrigerator, Microwave, crockery and cutlery), or you can grit your privacy and your breakfast its own bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Bed linen and towels are provided. Shops and restaurants in the village. easy access to the racecourse Grand Parquet Numerous cultural and sporting activities available nearby. PRICES: 75 for 2 persons, breakfast included 25 additional person Arrival: from 14h Departure: 11am at the latest Possibility of an extra bed on request.
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Moulin du Ponceau 27.7Km
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Located in Valence-en-Brie in a 17th-century country house, this B&B offers a flowered garden with deckchairs, a communal kitchen and free Wi-Fi throughout. Free private parking is available on site. With Baroque or Empire-style furniture, all of the rooms at the Presbytère du Clos Saint Nicolas feature a private bathroom with bidet and shower. They have views of the Church or the garden. Dinner made with local products is prepared upon request. Traditional food is served at the brasserie that is 100 metres from the property. Fontainebleau is a 30-minute drive away and Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Paris is 1 hour?s drive from the Presbytère du Clos Saint Nicolas.
La Pépinière 9.8Km
Chatenay Sur Seine
After discovering the splendid medieval city of provins or visiting the french style royal gardens of fontainebleau, we offer you a relaxing stay in our guesthouse. Enjoy the peaceful setting in a small and quiet village with great views over the countryside landscapes enjoy wintertime cosiness by the fire or summer sun in our orchard garden. Take the time to visit the charming french villages in the neighbourhood with their old castles and abbeys or go for a panoramic walking / biking tour. Relax in our magnificent dining room with monumental fireplace and beamed cathedral ceiling For the little ones, we have a wonderful indoor playroom and a spacious enclosed garden where they can expend their energy on running around, playing football or jump on a trampoline. Cosy sitting area in the garden where you can read a book or enjoy a drink on sunny afternoons Whether it's for a romantic weekend, a family holiday or a celebration, we offer you the appropriate accommodation. We are located at 50 minutes from paris, near the train station of montereau (every 30 minutes a direct train to paris city centre), 30 minutes from eurodisney and few minutes from fontainebleau and provins. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable stay!
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La Cybèle 9.9Km
Located in the medieval city center, La Cybèle welcomes you all the year long.
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Le 3, Rue Grande 10.1Km
2 calm bedrooms at the rear of a flowered courtyard in the heart of the medieval city. Loing banks , restaurants, typical shops , impressionist painter Sisley museum,... Everything is in our street !
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La Closerie Magella.. 10.3Km
A 10 km from Fontainebleau and 2 km from the medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing, discover Saint Mamas, a village of sailors, our guest house by the Seine classed Gites de France.
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Domaine des Tinarag.. 12.6Km
Château des Moyeux 13.9Km
La Chapelle-Rablais
Located 70 kilometers south east of Paris, close to Fontainebleau, Provins and Vaux le-Vicomte, the Château des Moyeux will warmly welcome you in the unique environment of its park of 35 hectares in the heart of the domanial forest. The owners will welcome you in one of the 4 nice bedrooms and in the majestic rooms of the 900 sqm main house. Heated swimming pool, relaxation sessions.
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La Pastorale 14.5Km
At 1 h of Paris, in the triangle Fontainebleau direction Provins (25 min each) 3 elegant guest rooms, Charming 3 ears Gite de France. We welcome you all year.
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Chambres d'hôtes No.. 16.1Km
La Chapelle-Gauthier
Located on an 8-hectare park in La-Chapelle-Gauthier, this 17th-century farm provides Mongolian-style rooms, free Wi-Fi in the public areas, free private parking and bike rental. Set on the edge of the Villefermoy Forest, it is 25 km from Fontainebleau. Decorated with traditional, hand-painted Mongolian furniture, all of the rooms at Chambres d'hôtes Nomade-Lodge have a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the farm?s main building. Some restaurants and local shops can be found 4 km away. You are invited to play table tennis, volleyball and have massages on site. You can also go tree climbing in Bréau, only 4 km away, or visit Vaux le Vicomte Castle. Melun RER and Train Station is 20 km from the Nomade-Lodge.
Villa Maziéres de S.. 16.6Km
Courlon Sur Yonne
Douce France at Villa MAZIERES Saint Loup, elegant and classic "dedicated to Verlaine and poets Rimbaud and women of Napoleon 1st" The hosts welcome you to this house of the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century, located in Burgundy the door of the island of France in Courlon sur Yonne, the first village in the poetry department of Yonne, labeled at the 14th spring poets in March 2012, Awarded by the Ministry of Culture, or Verlaine & Rilbaud reign supreme in this house surrounded by a beautiful park, close to the banks of the river canal of Burgundy
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Le Clos de Nathalie 17.2Km
Fontaine Le Port
Unique in Seine et Marne and close to Fontainebleau, our guest houses are nestled in a strange green Fontaine Port, a pretty village along the Seine. The combination of wood and contemporary design makes them naturally warm! Dine around our grill and enjoy our Wellness center with sauna and massage.
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La Grange Saint Mar.. 17.6Km
Fontaine Le Port
5 bedrooms and breakfast and two tree houses, spa and sauna, the Grange Saint Martin is situated near the Château de Fontainebleau, Vaux le Vicomte, Barbizon, Moret sur Loing, Samois sur Seine. Briard old farm completely renovated in a spirit of contemporary design at the heart of an area of 15 hectares of tranquility.
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Stephanie's Rooms 17.8Km
Nomade Lodge 17.9Km
La Chapelle-Gauthier
The Nomad-Lodge is both a Mongolian yurt camp and guest rooms. The Nomad-lodge is located 45 minutes southeast of Paris by the A5, between Provins and Melun around an old farm typical of the Brie, wilderness and the edge of forests. There is a camp of yurts made these little felt tents of the nomads of Mongolia, laid there, among the fields or under trees, to make your stay as relaxed as atypical. Guest rooms are furnished Mongolian also available. The Nomad-lodge an ideal place to relax or to discover a remarkable historical heritage as Provins, Vaux le Vicomte, Fontainebleau, Moret sur Loing, Blandy les Tours. . . Or enjoy many activities such as hiking, cycling, mountain biking, canoeing, horseback riding, the tree climbing, quad biking, fly in balloons and even aircraft.
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La Marlotte 17.9Km
Two lovely bedrooms at the first floor of the house, big breakfast including, garden, quiet place in the heart of the forest in the center of the village.
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La Marlotte 17.9Km
2 charming rooms in the former stables of the renaissance
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Wisteria 18.4Km
Guest house located in the center of Fontainebleau, near the castle and its gardens. Wisteria offers two spacious rooms with a kitchen space .This royal city offers lots of entertainment: cultural tours, walks and climbing in an exceptional forest.
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La Villa Napoléon 18.5Km
House with 116 m2 completely restored just front of castle of fontainebleau. Inside 2 suites with spa on the roof. Extraordynary view of castle !
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Studio Fontaineblea.. 18.6Km
Located 400 metres from Château de Fontainebleau, Studio Fontainebleau offers accommodation in Fontainebleau. The kitchenette is fitted with a microwave. A flat-screen TV is featured. The nearest airport is Orly Airport, 44 km from Studio Fontainebleau.
Centre Ville Chatea.. 18.6Km
Chambre D'Hôtes Fon.. 18.7Km
The guesthouse Les Sablons at Fontainebleau is a large, entirely independent, extremely comfortable apartment located in the town of Fontainebleau, in the shopping centre, on the first floor of the house.
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Charmant studio, pl.. 18.8Km
Please inform Charmant studio, place du château de Fontainebleau in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
appartement CHALEUR.. 18.9Km
Situated in Fontainebleau, just 500 metres from Château de Fontainebleau, appartement CHALEUREUX features accommodation with free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen. Providing access to a patio, the apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Paris - Orly Airport is 44 km from the property.
Les Hauts de Massou.. 19.2Km
Featuring a terrace with garden views, Les Hauts de Massoury is an apartment, located in Fontaine-le-Port. The unit is 50 km from Paris. There is a seating area and a kitchen equipped with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered at Les Hauts de Massoury. Marne-la-Vallée is 40 km from Les Hauts de Massoury, while Fontainebleau is 10 km from the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and hiking. Paris - Orly Airport is 39 km away.
Clos Mélusine 19.6Km
4 elegant rooms furnished in an old farmhouse in Burgundy built on the remains of a priory of the 12th century (restored crypt). Guest table shared with the family. Cuisine, mixing the sweet and savory flavors, accompanied by wines of Yonne homemade jams for breakfast in profusion. Abundant tourist information to visit before the bread oven
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Chateau de Rouillon 20.7Km
At 50 Kms south of Paris, between FONTAINEBLEAU and VAUX LE VICOMTE, the CHATEAU DE ROUILLON, 17th century, is located on the Seine river bank On two hectares of authentic french style groomed gardens, charming decor in a refine and discret design, stylish furniture and beautiful objects confer to our house in an atmosphere filled with serenity in verdant surroundings.
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Château de Bourron 21.2Km
Castle Bourron has kept the spirit of a private residence and refinement of its decor XVIII. While keeping the charm of a property listed building, it blends modern comforts with the luxury of true classicism. Bourron Castle offers its guests the best of the art of French living.
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Le Zinzin 23.1Km
A large bedroom with its own bathroom in a very elegant house and garden, in a medieval village, 20 minutes away from Fontainebleau, and just close to the famous forest to climb in. 2 restaurants in the village
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Gites Du Haras de l.. 23.7Km
One hour away from Paris and near Fontainebleau, 4 French Cottages "gites" classified with 3 stars by the Gites de France. Charmed by the marvellous scenery of this 18th century farm, we have decided to stay there and to fit out 4 "gites". Ideally located, you will be able to visit Paris, Eurodisney, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau castles or to go to the climbing sites of Fontainebleau forest known throughout the world. We will be delighted to welcome you and to make you discover our world of peace and serenity
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Contes et Lectures 23.7Km
Three bedrooms near wood of Fontainebleau 59 euros Park, breakfast 9 euros Library Contes et lectures
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La Cerisaie 23.7Km
THE CHERRY ORCHARD: 65 kms from Paris, 9 km from Fontainebleau and 8 kms from Nemours. Personal atmosphere and warm. Andrew will share his passion for photography and decoration.
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Mon Pti Nid 24.1Km
Nice small cottage for holidays in Ile de France 2 / 3 people
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Hamot 24.2Km
Room for 2 people on the theme with zen TV
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Villa Dikaria 24.3Km
Montacher Villegardin
In a peaceful bucolic setting, you are staying in an outbuilding with 3 bedrooms that can also be rented independently. For your relaxation and well-being, the swimming pool, the sauna, the jacuzzi, the fitness room and the tennis court are at your disposal. In addition, you can also walk in the surrounding countryside of the Gâtinais of Bourgogne, or even give you tourist escapades during the day: Sens, Montereau, Fontainebleau, Nemours, Montargis, Troyes or Auxerre.
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Le Moulin de Gouaix 24.6Km
Les Magnolias 24.9Km
Apartment with two bedrooms of 12 m2 equipped with two beds of 90, and bed of 140, very friendly salon of 40 m2 with sofa and TV - Private bathroom and toilet. Located in a village near Melun, in lush greenery. Breakfast is served in the veranda or the terrace. Refrigerator and microwave Garden of 900 m2 with garden furniture. Billiards on request, Ping Pong, Foosball WI FI, Private Parking
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Studio Les Magnolia.. 24.9Km
Studio Les Magnolias is a self-catering studio in Vaux-le-Penil, just 3 km from the centre of Melun and 7 km from the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The studio offers free Wi-Fi access and opens onto a 900 m² park. The kitchenette at Les Magnolias is equipped with an oven, a coffee maker and a refrigerator. There is a dining area and a bathroom with a shower. Free private parking is available on site and the Palace of Fontainebleau is 16 km away. The property is a 45-minute drive from central Paris and 66 km from Versailles.
Basilic 25.8Km
Bed and Breakfast in a modern house situated on a hillside of the Seine. Bathroom, separate entrance, parking, garden overlooking the Seine. Breakfast based on homemade or organic products.
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Château de Sérévill.. 27.6Km
La Belliole
Sitting in the middle of a 52-hectare, planted park, Château de Séréville is located in La Belliole. You can fish in the on-site ponds, go hiking in the woods or play the piano in the living room. With a parquet floor, all of the rooms at Château de Séréville are elegantly decorated in light tones. Each room features a garden view, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A continental breakfast is included and served every morning in the dining room. There are restaurants and supermarkets 5 km from the chateau. You can relax on the furnished terrace, reading the free newspapers and free Wi-Fi is provided in the rooms, terraces and living room. Free private parking is possible on site and both the Chateau de Vallery and the Chateau de Nailly are 10 km from the property.
Au Domaine des Rose.. 27.8Km
5 guest rooms classified 3 ears, possibility to host tables on reservation and organization receiving
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Maison 8 personnes 28.5Km
Arbonne La Forêt
We welcome you in the village of Arbonne-la-forest, forest Three Gables, 5 minutes from the village of Barbizon, Impressionist, 10 minutes from Fontainebleau and Milly-la-Forêt ... and a few minutes' Many climbing sites!
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Mon Rêve 28.8Km
Beautiful house located in the heart Brie of brie. View over the fields, calm assured. Not far from this place of rest, the Disney parks, provincial, Castle of Vaux le Vicomte, the cat parks open their doors. Feasibility of a baptism or microlight flying over the castles in the form of circuit.
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Le Clos du Tertre 29.0Km
Bed and Breakfast with Three Bedrooms in year old farmhouse renovated 1 km from Fontainebleau forest, at walking distance for internationaly reknown climbing sites. 12 km from Fontainebleau. Meals.
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Les Charmettes 29.4Km
Bed and Breakfast Guignes in Seine et Marne.
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The Kardashian sisters may be known for their sexy style, but the trio isn't making it work for "Project Runway" fashion guru Tim Gunn.
"I read that you are not a fan of the Kardashian look," Joy Behar asked Tim on "The Joy Behar Show."
"Oh, Joy. Who is?" Tim responded.
"I find that it's – while it may have some sexiness to it, I find it's largely vulgar. It has a cheapness and a tawdriness," Tim continued.
But the television personality didn't expect his remarks to come without consequences.
"Now I'm going to worry about the Kardashian sisters attacking me!" he said.
While Tim had words of praise for Kim Kardashian, he said he only liked her when she was standing still.
"She's pretty, but she's a poser," Tim said. "I find that when she's moving, it all goes away for me."
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Tackling match-fixing and corruption focus of INTERPOL workshop for Central America and Mexico
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala – Raising awareness of the issues and threats posed to football by match-fixing and corruption is the focus of an INTERPOL Integrity in Sport workshop co-hosted by the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and the Central American Football Union (UNCAF) in Guatemala.
The two-day workshop (7 and 8 August) in Guatemala City, bringing together more than 50 participants from eight countries, is the second in a series of training workshops organized by INTERPOL as part of its initiative with FIFA to develop and implement a global training, education and prevention programme with a focus on regular and irregular betting, as well as match-fixing.
The representative from the Guatemala Ministry of Culture and Sport, Olga De Noack said sports have great influence in society and the construction of national identity.
"This regional workshop organized by INTERPOL is a historic moment for Guatemala and extremely important and valuable to identify good practice and strategies to better protect football from criminal infiltration," said Mrs De Noack.
UNCAF President Rafael Tinoco and General Secretary Mario Monterrosa and CONCACAF General Secretary Enrique Saenz and Deputy General Secretary Ted Howard attended the official opening of the workshop, underlining the region's commitment to combating match-fixing and corruption.
Representatives from football associations, governments and law enforcement officials are taking part in the workshop which aims to raise awareness and understanding of corruption in sport, the strategies used by its perpetrators and the methods to detect and counteract them.
Details of FIFA's Early Warning System and its history will also be shared with participants as part of a general overview of the global sports betting market, in addition to case studies and lessons learned at the national level.
"Effectively tackling corruption in sport and the problem of match-fixing is a long-term process which requires the will and support of all involved, which is why the INTERPOL workshops bring together such a wide range of individuals, each bringing their expertise and viewpoint for others to benefit," said Michaela Ragg, head of INTERPOL's Integrity in Sport unit.
"The support demonstrated by Guatemala, CONCACAF and UNCAF in co-hosting this two-day workshop clearly shows that the Central America region and Mexico are dedicated to playing their part in this fight," concluded Ms Ragg.
The eight countries attending the workshop; Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama.


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Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Steve Scalise has announced that Rep. Marlin Stutzman will chair the newly created RSC 2nd Amendment Initiative for the 113th Congress.
"President Obama's radical anti-gun agenda is a threat to our constitutional right to keep and bear arms," said Scalise. "Efforts to take away the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans will not reduce crime or prevent criminals from breaking the law. We will not allow President Obama and liberals in Congress to take away our right to bear arms, and I am glad that Marlin Stutzman agreed to spearhead the RSC's 2nd Amendment Initiative where we will fight each and every day to protect our constitutional right to self defense. I thank Marlin for his leadership on this issue and look forward to working with him in the 113th Congress to protect and defend liberty."
"As the President continues his aggressive gun control campaign, Republicans need to stand and defend our right to bear arms now more than ever," Stutzman stated. "The President's out-of-touch agenda is based on misinformation and will infringe on the freedoms of everyday Americans. The RSC's 2nd Amendment Initiative will help equip conservatives in Congress todefeat the President's crusade for ineffective and unconstitutional gun controls. I look forward to working with my colleagues to protect the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves. The RSC has held the line on conservative, common-sense principles for years and I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with my colleagues in this cause."


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Dallas, TX (SportsNetwork.com) - Ben Smith scored the game-winner in the 11th round of the shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks outlasted the Dallas Stars, 2-1, at American Airlines Center.
After the first three shooters came up empty in the shootout, Chicago's Patrick Sharp beat Kari Lehtonen with a slick backhand-forehand move, but Rich Peverley answered for the Stars at the other end.
The next 16 shooters were all turned away before Smith skated in and ended the game with a wicked wrister over the glove of Lehtonen that sent Chicago to its fifth straight victory.
"I've never been that deep before, but it was entertaining the goalies were outstanding," said Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.
Sharp tied the game 7:21 into the third period to force overtime, while Corey Crawford registered 28 saves for the Blackhawks.
Peverley potted Dallas' lone goal and Lehtonen posted 25 saves for the Stars, who have lost three of their last four games.
Peverley put the Stars on top late in the first when Crawford misplayed the puck behind his own net and Shawn Horcoff dug the disc free before feeding a cutting Peverley for a one-timer from between the circles that made it 1-0 with 3:20 left in the first.
Following a scoreless second stanza, Chicago pulled even under 7 1/2 minutes into the third when defenseman Duncan Keith pinched in along the left boards to keep the puck in the Dallas zone before throwing a shot on net that Sharp deflected through Lehtonen's five-hole to tie the game with 7:21 left.
Neither offense managed much in overtime, with each team registering just one shot apiece in the extra session to send the tilt to a shootout.
"When you lose one like that it hurts. But to know you got a point and played them as tough as you did you can take something away from that," said Stars coach Lindy Ruff.
Game Notes
Chicago's Patrick Kane had his 12-game point streak snapped ... Chicago has won six straight over Dallas ... Both teams finished 0-for-1 on the power play ... Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas broke his leg during the second period.


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OCEAN CITY – Twining's Lobster Shanty, located bayside on Route 54, is celebrating its first anniversary this weekend and it hasn't skipped a beat since the day it opened.
Owners David and Janet Twining opened the Lobster Shanty around the same time they were celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first restaurant, Nantuckets, which is located on Route 1.
"We opened the shanty a year ago on July 2," Janet Twining said. "My husband and I both have New England backgrounds and felt that this area would welcome a New England classic fare and the opportunity came up for this beautiful piece of property on the marsh in Fenwick Island, so we decided to take a tired old place and make it happy."
Having opened the Lobster Shanty in July the Twinings had no choice but to dive right in while the summer was hot and they say the restaurant's success hasn't slowed down since.
"We hit the ground running and haven't stopped," Janet Twining said. "It has been very exciting from day one."
According to the Twinings, the Lobster Shanty is "a funky little place on the edge of town." The property is surrounded by marsh land, perfect for bird watchers and an ideal spot to view a magical sunset.
The establishment includes indoor dining, an indoor sunset bar and outdoor dining.
"All of the New England classic fare is cooked around lobsters and we thought that being from New England and with our other restaurant … we do a lobster fare and don't have to compete with the local crab people and have something different for tourists," David Twining said.
The couple feels a classic New England fare is what they do best. The Lobster Shanty's menu includes its famous chowder by the mug, a variety of salads, seafood from the steamer or grilled, burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes, hand cut natural beef, a children's menu and much more.
According to David Twining, since the day the Lobster Shanty opened, they have sold "lots of lobsters, lots and lots of lobsters". He added that any size lobster can be ordered, just call ahead.
The shanty has a daily happy hour from noon until 6 p.m. The raw bar items, such as shrimp and mussels, are included as well as drink specials.
Despite the fact that the Twinings' two restaurants are based off a New England theme, the Lobster Shanty and Nantuckets have two completely different identities. Nantuckets is a white table cloth, fine dining establishment, while the shanty includes a lighter fare and more casual atmosphere.
"They're like apples and oranges… this [Lobster Shanty] is fun and vivacious," David Twining said.
David Twining said that 21 years ago, when the couple first opened Nantuckets he couldn't have imagined opening a second restaurant but when the opportunity arose and the location being so perfect, they couldn't resist.
In 1990, the couple followed their instinct in going against the crowd and opened a New England themed restaurant rather than a Maryland-style crab and seafood house.
In May of 2010, the Twinings described the future Lobster Shanty as an "old fisherman's shack" with intricate wooden décor, a warm environment, a seafood market, a steamer and raw bar, as well as fresh lobster being steamed on the spot for customers, in addition to a full dinner menu, and today that is exactly what the Lobster Shanty has become.
The Lobster Shanty opens seven days a week at noon.
"We love the eastern shore and the people of Ocean City and southern Delaware," David Twining said. "We would like to continue to keep serving them for another 20 years."


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Ive seen where the Brewers are sending Jeremy Jeffress and Bret Lawrie any news on who the Reds are sending .
Ive seen where the Brewers are sending Jeremy Jeffress and Bret Lawrie any news on who the Reds are sending .
2009 Redszone MLB Mock Draft
1st Round - Steven Strasburg
1st Round - Matt Purke
2nd Round - Brett Jackson
3rd Round - Kent Matthes
You saw the same thing I did and probably did the same thing I did (look for Reds news about it) but no dice.
I have asked a couple guys last week but they hadn't heard anything. If the boys were in town I could find out but they won't be back until Friday and I am sure it'll be announced by then.
From C. Trent:
#Reds AZ fall league participants: OF Sappelt, IF Negron, C Mesoraco, LHP Valiquette, LHP Horst, RHP Avery, P TBA
I am curious as to why Avery is getting a look see vs Carroll, Webb or Fairel?
If you can't be a good example... then you'll just have to be a horrible warning...
Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels...
With Negron getting a AFl invite, that betters his chance as being protected on the 40. I like it.
As for Avery, because of all the time missed with TJ.
I thought Valiquette already went.
He's going again I guess.
I thought you could only go once. The one that shocks me is no Frazier
I don't see any rule on only being able to go once. And very true about Frazier. Maybe he's going somewhere else for winter ball.
Valiquette did not go last year due to an injury that also kept him from going to the World Championship
Oh ok, my bad.
Valiquette went to the Hawaiian League.
2008, I think.
Do we project TBA to do well in the league?
Just kidding, but seriously who takes the last spot? I would have liked to see Frazier.
They don't like to send starters there. I bet the missing guy turns out to be a reliever
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Berger Reshuffles NAFCU Employee Deck
NAFCU announced Aug. 12 the promotion of several employees as well as the separation of its marketing and communications functions that resulted in the dismissal of an executive.
President/CEO Dan Berger, who took over leading the trade association Aug. 1, said NAFCU is calling the new direction "extreme member focus."
"Everything we're doing will be prioritized through the filter of what's in the best interest of our members," Berger told Credit Union Times. "We've always done a good job of that, we just want to make sure across all departments that everybody is on the same page."
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications Karen Tyson, who joined NAFCU in 2011 from the Independent Community Bankers of America, was released in the marketing and communications reorganization. Effective immediately the marketing department will report directly to Anthony Demangone, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and the communications department will report directly to Berger.
"These changes will help us achieve even greater effectiveness and efficiency in serving our members," said Berger. "We appreciate Karen Tyson's contributions to NAFCU during her tenure as senior vice president of marketing and communications and wish her well in her future endeavors."
The most high-profile promotion was that of Carrie Hunt, who is now senior vice president of government affairs and will remain NAFCU's general counsel.
"Carrie is one of the hardest working people in the credit union industry," Berger said, adding that the promotion was well deserved.
Hunt has served as NAFCU's staff liaison to the federal regulatory agencies, and in 2012, was named one of Credit Union Times' Women to Watch for her direct, cooperative leadership style. Beyond Hunt's regulatory advocacy efforts, she has also worked with NAFCU's legislative department by analyzing and developing policy issues that directly impact credit unions.
"I am thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to serve NAFCU members in my new capacity. I look forward to leading our dynamic government affairs team as we work to champion credit union causes and foster a positive legislative and regulatory environment for the industry," she said in a release.
Other promotions include:
- Steve Van Beek, to vice president of compliance from director;
- Lisa Cox, to vice president of events and education from director;
- Eric Miller, to vice president of information technology from director;
- Katherine Marisic, to vice president of political affairs from director;
- Liz Santos, to vice president of marketing from director for NAFCU Services Corp.;
- Susan Broaddus, to director of news services and managing editor from senior managing editor, news;
- Jillian Pevo, to director of legislative affairs from senior associate director; and
- Curt Long, to senior economist from staff economist.


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Lynas sets start date for controversial plant
Rare earths miner Lynas Corp expects to start production at its controversial Malaysian processing plant in December after extensive delays caused by legal action from environmentalists.
Lynas shares rose as much as 8.7 per cent to 69 cents after executive chairman Nicholas Curtis said at the annual general meeting in Sydney that production revenue from the Gebeng plant, which will process material from Lynas's Mount Weld mine in Western Australia, was expected to flow from the first quarter of 2013.
At the AGM, some shareholders repeatedly expressed their anger at the share price, which has hovered near two-year lows, and questioned the ability of the board to steer the company away from the legal and political issues plaguing the processing plant in east Malaysia.
But all resolutions raised during the AGM were passed by shareholders, including the renumeration report for the year ending June 30.
Executive chairman Nicholas Curtis said he realised it was a testing time for the company and shareholders, but defended Lynas against the Malaysian challenges, saying it has met all environmental requirements.
''The opposition is political, not environmental.''
Outside the Phillip Street hotel where the AGM was being held, about 30 protesters chanted ''we don't want your toxic waste'' and ''stop Lynas, save Malaysia''.
The leader of the environmental group challenging the plant, who attended the AGM, said he would continue to pursue his case against Lynas despite the Malaysian government's granting the plant a temporary operating licence in September.
Tan Bun Teet said the group was a community-funded movement not linked with any political party. But it was pursuing political support in its attempt to oust Lynas from his country as the current government ''has not listened to our pleas'', he added.
''We will continue to fight on until Lynas is removed from Malaysian soil [using] all the legal means or political options,'' Tan Bun Teet said, adding that a change of government in Malaysia could be ''part of the solution'' to stop Lynas.
The campaigners have said residents living near the plant could face environmental and health risks if there were leaks from the radioactive waste.
Lynas, one of the few non-Chinese companies in the rare earths market, said it expects the Malaysia plant to meet nearly one-quarter of the world's demand for rare earths, which are used for mobile phones and other high-tech products.
I think politics and the community action have converged to create what has been a difficult situation.
The $800 million plant - the world's biggest outside China - has been ready to fire up since early May but Lynas has been delayed by environmental and safety disputes.
In 1992, a rare earths refinery operated by the Mitsubishi group in Perak in northern Malaysia was closed after claims it has caused birth defects and leukaemia in locals. Lynas says its plant is safe and not comparable to the Mitsubishi refinery.
In response to a shareholder request for more clarity on the safety of the Gebeng site, board member and nuclear physicist Ziggy Switkowski said he believed the controversy was ''very much in the political end''.
''The facility has now been monitored, inspected. The International Atomic Energy Agency has sent in a team. Lots of people have looked at it. It's handicapped by the fact that there was an earlier plant some years ago that was poorly managed and as a result, there was concern and suspicion,'' Dr Switkowski said.
''This is, as best as I can tell, a first-rate plant and the suggestion that there'll be genuine radiological problems that are not being addressed is ridiculous from my point of view. Having said that, I think politics and the community action have converged to create what has been a difficult situation.''
A Lynas spokesman said while the Mitsubishi plant had used waste from tin mining containing significant amounts of thorium, causing high radiation levels, the Lynas plant would use raw material from Mount Weld that had ''naturally low levels of thorium which are 30 to 40 times lower than rare earth concentrates from tin mine tailings and 45 to 100 times lower than the residue created by processing of these minerals''.
''By all international standards, the Lynas raw material is classified as safe, non-toxic and non-hazardous,'' the spokesman said.
China has an iron grip on the rare earths market, dominating more than 90 per cent of global production.
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Upcoming: 9th network meeting, 3 October 2012, Strasbourg, on "Fighting against sexual violence: empowering children"
24.09.2012 - On 3 October 2012, on the occasion of the fourth part-session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the 9th meeting of the network of contact parliamentarians to stop sexual violence against children will take place.
The debate on the empowerment of children will be preceded by the presentations of two experts:
• Ms Gorana Hitrec, President of the Coordination of Associations for Children (Croatia)
• Ms Dusica Popadić, Director of the Incest Trauma Center–Belgrade (Serbia). .


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90 percent of animal rights and environmentalist activism is about disenfranchsing people and enfranchising things that cannot represent themselves, but can only be represented by liberal activists.
Do you know how people laugh at those stories about rats being put on trial in the Middle Ages? These days, Spain grants personhood rights to apes and New Zealand granted personhood rights to a river. (A baby in the womb however is just a stray collection of cells and only some kind of ignorant religious fanatic would assume that it had any personhood. It's not like it's a river.)
The government of New Zealand and the Whanganui iwi indigenous people recently agreed that the Whanganui River will be legally recognized as a person. The agreement has given a whole new meaning to the term "natural rights" by literally bestowing rights upon nature. The river will now hold legal status as a person because of its role in sustaining the Whanganui iwi people.
As I've said before, 90 percent of animal rights and environmentalist activism is about disenfranchsing people and enfranchising things that cannot represent themselves, but can only be represented by liberal activists.
The left began with the lower classes, which were thought so inferior that they could never represent themselves. When the lower classes showed that they could, the left switched to racial minorities, which were thought so inferior that surely they could never represent themselves. When they showed that they could, the left moved on to the animal kingdom, the oceans and the environment of the entire planet... which surely could never represent itself.
The principle behind this is the same as the left's takeover of foundations for deceased people. They can challenge the management of a foundation and take it over and turn it into a cash machine for their causes, as they did with the Ford Foundation. The hijacking of the Doris Duke Foundation, accompanied by the destruction of her gardens and art collection, and the shifting of resources to environmentalist causes, is a local area reminder (for me anyway) of how the left operates.
In The Great Philanthropists and The Problem of Donor Intent, published by Capital Research in 1994 and revised in 1998, Martin Morse Wooster examines how donors committed to free markets and traditional virtues had their fortunes taken over by people they would never have considered as trust managers in life.
Not only the Dukes, but heroic entrepreneurs such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford and J. Howard Pew, men who championed individual liberty and free market capitalism, created foundations that ignored their founders' ideals and championed big-government liberalism. The evidence suggests that the Carnegie Corporation, the Ford Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts continue to fund causes their donors would have opposed.
According to Wooster, "the heads of these large foundations are somewhat defensive and apologetic about the big-government liberalism they champion, but these non-profits are still among the leading funders of the left in America today.
How does this connect to the enfranchisement of a river?
Rivers need someone to represent them. So do mountains. "In 2008, Ecuador preempted New Zealand by recognizing the legal rights of its mountains and rivers." Every major natural feature then becomes "owned" by its representatives while the people who live there are disenfranchised creating a new feudalism with environmental barons who "own" all the land.
Environmentalism equals federalism, shifting control to federal authorities, and they shift it further into an unelected clique of their friends who represent those "persons" who cannot represent themselves. The ideal is a shift away from representative democracy and to representing "stakeholders" and "groups", crowding the voting rolls with dole takers who trade votes for benefits, and throwing in unelected representatives on behalf of the air, the sky and the mountains who get more of a say than living voters do.


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The Truth About TOFUBy: Meredith V. Pellegrini, RD, BS
What is tofu? Although tofu has been in the public eye for some time, following the rise in popularity of vegetarian and meatless diets, it's amazing how little people really know much about this tender, chewy substance. Tofu, also known as soybean curd, is a soft cheese-like food made by curdling fresh hot soymilk with a coagulant. In recipes, tofu acts like a sponge and has the miraculous ability to soak up any flavor that is added to it. Tofu never gets in the way of the flavors you love. In fact, it absorbs those flavors, leaving your fruits, fruitier, your stocks, stockier and your veggies…veggier! Where did it come from?
The Chinese were the first to create tofu; it just took the rest of us about 1,500 years to catch up. Tofu made its way to Europe and America in the 18th and 19th centuries, but it wasn't until 1958 that tofu hit the grocery store shelves in America. Even then, it took a while to catch on. Is tofu really good for you?
Yes, as many are aware, tofu is rich in high quality protein. But what you may not know is that it's also a good source of B-vitamins and iron. It is low in saturated fat and contains no cholesterol. Tofu is also very low in sodium, making it a perfect food for people on sodium-restricted diets, and — because of the addition of a coagulation agent in the production process — contains a certain amount of calcium. Types of Tofu
There are three main types of tofu that can be found in grocery stores in the United States. Firm tofu is dense and solid, and cooks well in stir-fry dishes, soups or on the grill. Firm tofu keeps its shape. It is higher in protein, fat and calcium than the other forms of tofu. Soft tofu is a good choice for recipes that call for blended tofu. It is also good in Oriental soups. Silken tofu is made by a slightly different process and gives a creamy, custard-like consistency. This works well in pureed or blended dishes. There are literally thousands of recipes that contain tofu. This one is sure to be one of your favorites!
SESAME CRUSTED TOFU SALAD by Executive Chef Guy P. Pellegrini 8 ounces firm tofu 1/4 cup ginger, julienned 1/4 cup carrot, julienned 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 4 cups baby mixed greens 4 Tablespoons sesame seeds, dry roasted 1/4 cup light soy sauce 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon molasses or brown sugar Combine soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and molasses in a bowl. Place the firm tofu on a serving plate, draining the excess water. Pat dry. Cut into four pieces. Lightly coat the tofu with sesame seeds, and then sear in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil until lightly toasted. Mix ginger, carrot, cilantro and mixed greens, and toss with soy sauce dressing. Divide equally onto the center of each plate. Place equal portions of seared tofu on top of each mixed salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serves 4. CALORIES PER SERVING: 160FAT: 14G TRANS FAT: 0 CARBS: 6G PROTEIN: 9G


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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, November 1992: Social Ethics (ICPSR 6058)
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This data collection is part of a continuing series of semi-monthly surveys of individuals in Spain. Each survey consists of three sections. The first section collects information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal and national issues. This section includes questions on level of life satisfaction and frequency of relationships, as well as a rating of the importance of national issues. The second section varies according to the monthly topic, with this month's topic focusing on social ethics. Among the issues investigated are the respondent's attitude toward personal/family situations such as marital infidelity, homosexuality, abortion, contraception, pregnancy out of wedlock, and divorce. Also explored are issues relating to ethics in the workplace, such as work habits and degree of dedication to one's job, and issues relating to civic cooperation with the justice system, including attitudes toward minorities, the death penalty, and government corruption. The third section collects demographic data such as sex, age, religion, income, and place of residence.
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Approximately 10 years ago Stacy Lewis underwent surgery; major surgery. A titanium rod and five screws were inserted into the then-high school senior's back. She was unsure if she would ever golf again.
Today, Stacy Lewis is arguably the best female golfer in the world.
During last week's season-ending Group Titleholders, Lewis accepted the 2012 Rolex Player of the Year award -- an honor she wrapped up in early November at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
"I just think back to 10 years ago when I remember sitting in a doctor's office and him telling me that I was going to have to have back surgery," Lewis said at the award presentation. "That was the time that, I mean, I thought I would never play golf again. Now 10 years later I'm here winning Player of the Year, that's crazy. That's not normal, you know?"
Lewis' story is widely considered one of the most inspiring in golf. Really, it is one of the best in professional sports as a whole; the kind of against- all-odds fare which Hollywood types continuously search for.
For 7 1/2 years, starting at age 11, Lewis wore a back brace to correct curvature in her spine caused by scoliosis. She endured the brace for 18 hours a day, removing it only to play golf. Still, after all that time, the curvature failed to heal.
Major back surgery was the next step, and although the talented young golfer thought her playing days could be over, her parents thought otherwise. Following the operation they encouraged her to keep at it, and it's a good thing they did.
After a year of redshirting, Lewis hit the links for the University of Arkansas women's golf team and promptly captured 2005 SEC Freshman of the Year honors. The 2007 NCAA Division I National Champion and 2008 SEC Championship Individual Medalist and Player of the Year, Lewis went on to win 12 events during her collegiate career, while garnering All-American honors four times.
She wasn't done there.
Lewis joined the LPGA Tour in 2009 and waited some two years before earning her first win in dramatic fashion when she bested top-ranked Yani Tseng by three shots at the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
That major championship victory proved to be Lewis' only win of the year, but she did record 10 other top-10 finishes that season, setting the stage for a whirlwind 2012.
Lewis won a tour-best four events this year are tallied 16 top-10 finishes. In June, she established herself with wins at the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic and the ShopRite LPGA Classic, and then kept it going with a Navistar LPGA Classic victory in September.
She then held off a red-hot Inbee Park (who recorded 10 straight top-10 finishes including two victories) with a win at the Mizuno Classic and a fourth-place result at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational to lock up her most prestigious award to date.
"It's unbelievable, especially the way I played the last few months with all the pressure," said Lewis. "I've been thinking about it every day and all the time, and it's just crazy to me just how far I've come over the last few years. To be the best player on this Tour, I don't even know what to say."
Lewis also downplayed her undeniable ability, displaying a side of humility we hope to witness not only in our athletes and the Hollywood protagonists, but also in our day-to-day interactions.
"People that normally win Player of the Year are pretty talented and have kind of played well all along and I've just kind of slowly worked my way up and I think it's most satisfying, everything I've overcome," she continued.
That sense of awareness is often forged in struggle. It's called perspective. Lewis has it, and she has earned it.
She's the kind you root for.


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#2. Never Abdicate the Job of Managing Your Money
Many folks turn to a trusted financial advisor or stockbroker for help with their financial education. While it's certainly fine to collaborate with an advisor, we shouldn't slip into the trap of allowing someone else to look after our life savings. If you have an advisor, then you have to oversee him or her. If an advisor makes a big mistake, he loses a client—that same mistake could mean that you lose a major portion of your life savings.
I get very worried when a retired friend uses his lack of financial know-how to justify turning over his entire life savings to someone else. Some end up having good experiences, but they are the lucky ones. Look folks, if you're savvy enough to make enough money to retire in the first place, you can certainly learn how to manage it. At the very least you can learn how to manage your advisor[2].
The same principles apply when dealing with our children. While their integrity and honesty are not in question, everyone is more diligent with their own money. In short, lack of understanding is no excuse to avoid learning. We sure wouldn't let our kids pull that sort of excuse, so we shouldn't allow it in ourselves either.
#3. Inertia Is Expensive
Too many people waste energy fretting because safe investments like CDs and Treasuries no longer pay interest rates that keep up with inflation. If you are holding too much cash (everyone should have some cash[3]) or low-interest CDs, you are losing a lot of buying power every year to inflation.
Even with the recent increase in interest rates, the best CD rates I can find are well below the current rate of inflation. It makes little sense to commit to a long-term investment that guarantees a loss of buying power. They can have all the FDIC guarantees they want, but at the end of the line, you'll be getting back less buying power than you put in.
Instead of fretting about what is not available, why not set aside the time and resources to find the good investment opportunities that are available? For me and many Money Forever subscribers, that means putting our money in safe, dividend-paying stocks with yields that outpace inflation[4], topped off with a few well-researched investments bought purely for their appreciation potential.
#4. It Takes Two
If you're reading this, chances are you are the more financially shrewd spouse or partner. Every couple divides responsibilities in their relationship—there's nothing wrong with that—but each spouse needs a basic level of financial know-how. Losing a spouse is hard enough. However, things can get really ugly when the surviving spouse has no clue about managing finances.
When a widow or widower is left flapping in the breeze, the first place many turn for help is their children. That can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the child. We have one friend who has a son who has been in the banking business for several years and is a good investor himself. Things are working out well in that case, but not everyone has that sort of good fortune. Nevertheless, take another moment to consider my earlier comments on never abdicating the job of managing your money.
My wife Jo has a friend, a recent widow, who announced to the ladies that she just had a CD mature. The "nice man at the bank" told her he could get her a really good rate on a five-year CD. The widow asked her son about it, as he was helping with her finances, and the son reassured her that the CD was a really good idea, particularly because it was FDIC insured. Her loving but ill-informed son meant well, but he has no financial background whatsoever. With even a little bit of research, he would have learned that the "really good rate" on the five-year CD was only really good compared to other CDs, but it wouldn't keep his mother in the black.
Jo's friend readily admitted to being scared and vulnerable. On a positive note, she did emphasize to her friends that they must learn about these things—with a heavy emphasis on now. Her husband had handled all of their financial affairs for close to 50 years of marriage, and she now wishes she had been more proactive in trying to learn. Her husband was a friend of mine and quite proud of having accumulated enough wealth to provide for both of them in retirement, but he stopped short of teaching his wife how to manage their money when he was gone.
Long ago, Jo was quite emphatic that leaving a nice nest egg for whichever one of us is left standing is only part of our job. Making sure the surviving spouse knows how to make it last is equally important.
#5. No Matter Your Age, Start Today
I get it: no one wants to hear advice like "eat your vegetables" or "never put off what you can do today until tomorrow." That's because deep down, we all already know this stuff is true, and it can make us a bit uncomfortable. With that caveat, here I go: start planning today.
Way too many people wait until their children are grown and have left the nest before they start thinking about retirement. I refer to that time between an empty nest and retirement as "the race to the finish line." That's one approach. However, demographic and lifestyle shifts are making that race shorter and harder to finish.
Baby boomers who married and had a family later in life have a huge challenge if they wait until their kids finish college to make a plan. My youngest son, who is a baby boomer, probably won't have an empty nest until he is 60. Getting out of debt is the first step most folks go through in retirement planning. For many that can take three to five years. Then they can begin to save and accumulate capital. If you wait until age 60 to start that process, you are way behind.
While many employers offer 401(k) plans or other tax-deferred retirement options, they are voluntary. In a recent article, I noted an Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study reporting that only 10% of eligible workers are making the maximum contributions to their employer-sponsored retirement plans. Of the 90% who are not, most said they needed that money to pay their bills… today. Too many of today's seniors lament not taking advantage of those options while they were still working. A few extra dollars a week adds up to a lot of money over the course of 15-20 years.
Every financial planner—and common sense—will tell you that those who plan early fare better during retirement. Those who don't are often surprised when they run the numbers and come up short of what they'll need to retire. For these folks, the next question is, "What can I do to get on track?" The sooner that process starts, the better the results. (Here's a look at how much it really takes to retire[5].)
There are too many 80-somethings working because they have to[6], not because they want to. As one financial planner said to me, "I have never had a single client complain to me that they started their retirement planning too early or saved too much money."
If I Could Wave My Magic Wand…
I would tell my peers to wake up before it is too late. I would make sure they started accumulating real wealth as early as possible. This means taking a hard look at income and expenses, looking at how much they are saving now, and finding ways to save more. Then the fun part comes when you watch the balance on your retirement accounts go up and up.
Let's face it, folks: if we make it to 65, statistically there is a good chance we'll live for at least twenty more years. Retiring comfortably means having the time to do the things we enjoy without worrying about money. An educated retiree with a good plan is not only a good personal pension fund manager, but will also have plenty of time left over to enjoy the fun stuff.
Whether you're retired now or years away you've no doubt noticed there are forces working against us. I don't mean sinister forces in a conspiracy—though sometimes it sure feels like it—but challenges that we're facing that, quite frankly, previous generations did not.
For example, we have a government on a spending binge like the world has never seen, and the only way out of it is going to be higher taxes and higher inflation.
Social Security never really kept pace with inflation, and with recent COLAs near or at zero the future looks just as grim, and those relying on it can expect a diminished retirement.
Then of course, the Fed's near-zero interest rate policy has forced us into investments that are riskier than we might not have considered just five or so years ago.
But there is good news, I promise. I've enlisted some of the top experts to help us sort this matter out and give us real life, actionable ideas.
If you've got about a half hour to spare on Thursday, September 5th[7] I suggest you mark your calendar to join me in an exclusive premiere of America's Broken Promise: Strategies for a Retirement Worth Living[8].
I'm bringing together some of today's top minds to help make sense of the challenges facing savers and seniors and to give you actionable recommendations on how you can make sure your retirement is about thriving, and not just surviving.
The presentation will be hosted by my colleague, David Galland of Casey Research, and will feature John Stossel, formerly on ABC's 20/20 and now with Fox Business Network, David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States under Presidents Clinton and Bush, Jeff White, President of American Financial Group, and me of course.
This is the one event you won't want to miss. Use this link to find out more and to sign-up[9]. I look forward to you joining us on the 5th. Go ahead and reserve your spot here[10].


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Torres on hand to give Mets' bullpen a boost
By Anthony DiComo and David Wilson / MLB.com
NEW YORK -- Carlos Torres tried to play the big league card when he showed up minutes late for his Saturday night flight to New York, pleading with an airline attendant to let him on the plane. Apparently, she was not impressed, forcing Torres to change his direct flight from Las Vegas to a one-stop itinerary through Atlanta -- "an adventure," as Torres called it.
Regardless, Torres is in the big leagues now. He arrived at Citi Field around 9 a.m. ET Sunday and pitched two innings of one-hit ball in the Mets' 4-3 win over the Cubs, part of four scoreless innings from New York's bullpen. Torres went 6-3 with a 3.89 ERA in 12 starts for hitter-friendly Triple-A Las Vegas. His last two appearances with the 51s were complete games, though he had seven days off after his last outing.
"The bullpen is a huge factor in every game," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "With what Carlos went through all night long, he said he felt fine. It'd been a while since he pitched."
Torres said his stuff wasn't as sharp as he'd like it to be -- understandable considering his 24 hours -- but he provided a glimpse into what he brings to New York.
He got two quick outs and worked around a two-out single for a quick first inning of work. He struck out third baseman Luis Valbuena to start of the seventh and induced two more groundouts for a smooth 26-pitch day. After the game, he said he would've been fine to keep going.
"To tell you the truth, it was probably a little better," Torres said of the fact that he had a hectic day. "It kept me a little down."
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mets designated starting pitcher Collin McHugh for assignment, risking losing him to another team. And to clear space for Torres in New York, the Mets optioned Greg Burke, who had allowed just one earned run over the past five-plus weeks. Torres had an "out" clause in his contract and he would've been able to sign elsewhere had the Mets not promoted him.
"We had to find a spot, and a lot of times it comes down to options," Collins said. "I hate to admit it, but there are guys you can move and there are guys you can't."
Believe it or not, Torres had a similar day last season with the Rockies. In late May, he was sent down and called back up in the same day.
He didn't have to pitch that time, though. In New York, he wasted no time.
"You got to get in there sooner or later," Torres said, "so you might as well make it Day 1."
'Pitch' youth competition a hit at Citi Field
NEW YORK -- For the parents of Sunday's Pitch, Hit & Run finalists at Citi Field, Father's Day has a bit of extra substance.
Even before the competition was scheduled to begin at the Mets' ballpark at 7:15 a.m., parents were tossing balls with their children in the parking lot or watch them swing bats -- real or imaginary -- at universally imaginary pitches as they prepared for their chance to take the field in a Major League stadium.
"This is a very special day, obviously, for the dads to come out," said Abby Lane, a coordinator from Pitch, Hit & Run. "All 24 kids receive tickets to the game this afternoon, so a lot of them are bringing their dads back to the game."
It was New York's turn to host its iteration of the Pitch, Hit & Run competition, presented by Scotts, on Sunday morning. All 30 Major League ballparks host a regional championship that determines winners from four age groups -- ages 7 and 8, 9 and 10, 11 and 12 and 13 and 14 -- for both boys and girls. The winners from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut vied to become the next Eric Hosmer or Chris Parmelee -- both big league alumni of the program -- and are eligible to return to Citi Field for the national competition on July 15 before the Home Run Derby as part of All-Star Weekend.
The 24 finalists will be announced on June 30 on MLB Network.
Even scanning the parking lot, the excitement was clear as eager children warmed up to impress in an MLB stadium. When they finally walked into the stadium, the children's excitement began to bubble over. One contestant put it into words, simply as a child could, whispering, "This is so exciting," to a friend as they entered the stadium. Others discussed which New York team they preferred -- one made it clear that he's not a fan of the Yankees -- and kept focused on the upcoming competition.
It's a fun event at its heart, but there still is a level of competitiveness to it that will give 24 children across the country an opportunity of their own to step onto the Citi Field grass in July.
"Today was a great competition," Lane said. "We also have good kids from the Mets, so hopefully we'll get a national finalist from here."
Worth noting
• Right-hander Scott Atchison threw consecutive scoreless innings for Double-A Binghamton on Friday and Saturday, and could join the Mets as soon as Tuesday in Atlanta. Atchison has been on the disabled list since May 14 with inflammation in his right elbow.
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. David Wilson is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.