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Volunteers DVD
Famous for bringing together one of Hollywood's happiest off-screen couples, the romantic comedy "Volunteers" (1985) stars Tom Hanks as a wealthy young snob who escapes trouble at home by joining the Peace Corps, where he irritates a lovely idealist, Rita Wilson (later Mrs. Tom Hanks), as well as a cheerful innocent abroad played by the ever-wonderful John Candy. Hilarious and suspenseful jungle adventures ensue, featuring Tim Thomerson as a cynical American spy. Director Nicholas Meyer, who wrote "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution" (1976) and directed fanboy favorite "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982) captures the upbeat heart of the 1960s era.
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- Format: DVD
- Rating: R
- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 107 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
- Language: English
- Studio: HBO Home Video
- DVD Release Date: February 29, 2000
- Packaging: DVD Tray (FLP Snapper)
- Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
- Director: Nicholas Meyer,John Langley,David Burton Morris,Harvey Keith
- Cast: Tom Hanks,John Candy,Rita Wilson,Tim Thomerson
- Genre: Comedy
- Color: Color
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- Release Date: 1985
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Federer ends Tomic's Open campaign
It was billed as Roger's Weekend at Bernie's but Rod Laver Arena remains very much Federer's house.
No man has won more Australian Open crowns at Melbourne Park than Federer and the Swiss master put paid to the apprentice's immediate title ambitions with a sublime display on Saturday night.
Tomic's 10 straight wins this summer may have instilled the local hope with unshakeable belief, but it counted for nothing as Federer swept imperiously to a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 victory in less than two hours.
Tomic was anything but poor, at times looking every bit the future grand slam champion he believes he is, but the great Swiss had every answer in a high-quality third-round contest.
"I think we both played a great match," Federer said.
"He has had a great run and really got the best out of me tonight, so I hope he can keep it up.
"He's a big guy and he's got a lot of power and a big serve and he uses it well ... he'll be tough to beat in the future, that's for sure."
It was Federer's fourth win from as many meetings with Tomic and only Tomic's fourth loss from his past 27 matches in Australia.
But just like in the fourth round last year and in Davis Cup in Sydney in 2011, it was Federer who brought the young upstart down.
"It's important to take the right things out of a loss because usually you learn more when you lose," said Federer, noting Tomic was a vastly more difficult proposition than 12 months ago.
"He's more mature, a bit more power at times. It's hard to explain; it's just the whole package is a bit better."
Only Canadian Milos Raonic, who Federer has never lost to either, stands between the 17-times major champion and a 35th consecutive grand slam quarter-final appearance.
Bidding for an unprecedented fifth men's Open title, Federer snared the only three breaks of the match against Tomic and offered up just one break point on his own serve in a commanding performance.
Tomic had won 76 consecutive service games and claimed to be in the best serving form of his career - yet Federer broke him in the opening game of the match.
Tomic admitted Federer's introduction to the crowd had freaked him out early and contributed to his nervy start.
"I try to block out who's on the other side of the net, but couldn't quite do it after that announcement," the challenger said.
"A lot of players, when you play these sort of players like Roger or Novak, you lose belief before you get into the match.
"Eighty or 90 per cent of players that play the top guys, like with Roger, you lose your belief.
"I got in there, I started to think after they mentioned all these grand slams leading up - Wimbledon champion six times, six times US Open champion ... Then I was: 'Oh, crap, it's Roger.'"
"Yeah, but then that first service game was important. I lost it. Then I was like: 'Oh, no.'"
It was the only break Federer needed as he powered through the first set in 34 minutes.
Tomic fought tooth and nail to stay in the second set, saving six break points to force the tiebreaker.
He produced a brilliant running forehand to jump to a 4-1 advantage and seemed poised to level the match up.
But from 5-3 down, Federer reeled off four consecutive points to snatch it.
Federer was in full flight now, breaking Tomic for 2-0 in the third with a ridiculous cross-court forehand swat before grabbing a double break with an off-forehand winner and serving it out after one hour and 58 minutes to notch a record 250th grand slam match win.
"I was pretty satisfied with my tennis," Tomic said.
"I was competing out there, trying to hang in there with him. He just came up with good stuff when he really needed it the most."
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HMRC staff stage national strike
Tax inspectors and other senior staff at HM Revenue and Customs will stage a national strike today over a number of issues including terms and conditions.
Members of the Association of Revenue and Customs have voted in favour of action in protest at a new performance management system.
ARC president Gareth Hills said: "Since the introduction of the new performance management system in April 2013, HMRC's approach has been overly focused on a level of poor performance that is not merited by the overall, continually improving performance of the organisation.
"Last year HMRC's compliance interventions delivered an extra £20.7 billion into the coffers of the Exchequer.
"That's enough to fund the cost of primary healthcare for the whole of the UK and the lion's share of that amount was delivered by ARC members.
"This is why ARC members deserve a fair performance system and a fair deal."
ARC is a section of senior civil servants' union the FDA, whose general secretary, Dave Penman, said: "HMRC needs to recognise that, when so many of their senior managers and professionals are prepared to strike - not over pay but over an unfair and bureaucratic system of performance management - then it's time to strain every sinew to avoid a dispute and get back around the negotiating table."
An HMRC spokesman said: "We are determined to improve our service delivery under the wider Civil Service reform package. Assessing the performance of staff through a fair and reasonable performance appraisal system is a key part of these reforms.
"We remain committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and customer services will not be affected by this industrial action by a small minority of our workforce."


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4,2 sur janvier 15, 2018
Fantastic location we loved the old city and will definitely be staying at the Casablanca again . Great breakfasts and staff was most helpful and knowledgeable about the area .
4,6 sur janvier 05, 2018
Location, location, location - Excellent! Breakfast was superior to most served at B&Bs. Bar was great. Overall, very high satisfaction with the Casablanca and will stay there again.
5 sur janvier 02, 2018
Great location, good balcony view, tons of food options and very friendly service. We will be going back.
5 sur avril 28, 2015
The view is breathtaking! The service is great! The food was delicious! I look forward to going to Casablanca Inn every year. I enjoy having mimosas while looking at the bay in the morning and a delicious martini on the porch at night.
3,8 sur février 24, 2014
My husband and I decided to go back to the Casablanca Inn after visiting one year for one of our anniversaries. Our first experience there was wonderful. The breakfast was outstanding, someone actually took our order, unlike our second visit, which was more continental style (disappointing indeed, there was no variety). Our biggest complaint is that we decided for our honeymoon we would rent room #7, there most expensive room. What drew my husband to this room (and this is no joke) was that the image showed that there was a heart shaped bathtub. He seriously had his heart set on this bathtub as he always said we would find a place with one. Once we arrived we realized that they changed the room. The room was really nice, it seemed to have been updated. However, our last visit there was in a very nice room as well and it was over $100 cheaper... My point is, we would have chosen another, much more affordable room had we known there was no heart shaped bathtub. Overall I recommend this place, I would just like to say that they need to update there website's room photos so you know exactly what you are paying for!!!
3,8 sur février 05, 2014
Nice room but couldn't get the air conditioner to work which caused a restless night. Room 19 was noisy from traffic on back street. Parking is about a block away from hotel in the corner of a parking lot on gravel. Tight spots when you're driving a large truck. And you have to drive down the small tight streets - little stressful. Breakfast was just ok. They did not have everything out at 8:15. Had to ask for milk & glasses. Outside sitting area is on street and is noisy. There was a table we could have sat at in the dinning area but it had cardboard boxes on it. Next time we look for a B&B away from the main area.
2,2 sur décembre 07, 2013
If just want a breathtaking view ; this is the place to stay. The Casablanca Inn is centrally located. The evening bar is great however, they serve only drinks and I noticed many customers asking for appetizers. The service was exceptional and wait staff very friendly. The innkeepers are not on location and you can tell. The cleanliness of the room was not acceptable and the linens were worn and I wasn't sure the sheets were clean. The room pictured was not in the same condition. The bedding was less than desirable. I slept on the chair and didn't shower. We will return to St. Augustine, however, not to the Casablanca.
4,0 sur novembre 15, 2013
My husband and I stayed here back in August. The staff was friendly and helpful. We loved our room and the martini bar was fun. Loved the breakfast and the morning staff. We have booked our stay for December a little X-mas gift to ourselves.
5 sur octobre 05, 2013
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of staying here the night of my birthday on our way to Fort Lauderdale. The check-in was gracious, simple, and informative. We only had a few hours of daylight to take in the sights, but we were able to see a good portion of the city because of the recommendations from the front desk. Sleeping was wonderful and the breakfast right outside of our door was so perfect. The views during breakfast were well worth the entire price of the stay. We can not wait to come back.
5 sur octobre 01, 2013
This was the first time staying at Casablanca the staff were excellent even in the bar willing to do anything we needed. We had not planned on staying we were having a drink and inquired about rooms we decided to stay with only the clothes we wore but Amanda the desk clerk was so special to give us bathroom essentials and snacks for my husband who is diabetic the breakfast was great and the staff again was great we will stay again thanks to the whole staff the chef even came out and asked if everything was ok the room was romantic we would of liked front balcony but wasn't available. Again thank you so much Dave and Debbie Rich Ocala fl
3,2 sur septembre 21, 2013
Back on my 72nd Birthday (5/19/12) we had Room 8 for several days with a beautiful 2nd floor Bay View of boats coming & going while relaxing in the nice big bed, without leaving it while sipping cool drink from mini-bar. So, while in St Augustine again to see Brian Wilson & Band on 10/3/13 for live concert we've reserved the other upstairs Bay View room (#10) with 1940's large porch off room so to enjoy it all again..from tasty drink on lower front porch bar to that really delicious breakfast. Life is Good at any age if you stay at Casablanca Inn!
4,0 sur août 17, 2013
Love this B&B for a romantic getaway. Upon arriving we were greeted with a attentive staff. Can not get enough of the patio seating, in my opinion some of the best seating in st.augustine's bay front! Rooms are cozy and intimate. My only problem with our last few visits is the male bartenders seem to have a attitude, they certainly do not make you feel welcome in the bar area.
5 sur juillet 10, 2013
My husband and I have been a guest at this historic bed and breakfast going on 6 years in a row. I look forward to this getaway every year. The rooms are old, the house is old. If you like that charm you will love this place. The breakfast is great! I enjoy the mimosa in the morning. The afternoon snacks have been really good, but it depends on the day. We love sitting in the Tini Martini Bar over looking the bay while enjoying a drink. If you want brand new contemporary room, this is probably not the place for you. If you like historic looking homes (not in perfect condition), wonderful food, great drinks and an amazing view, this is the B&B for you.
5 sur juillet 04, 2013
We stay at the Casa Blanca often and it is always great. We particularly like the Secret Garden rooms because they are nicely tucked away for a bit of extra privacy and they have kitchenettes! The staff is always very helpful and it is evident that they take pride in the inn.
4,8 sur juin 07, 2013
We stayed for 3 nights, 4 days and loved this charming bed and breakfast. The front desk staff was just wonderful, Emily was very helpful. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay from the breakfast to our daily Martini Bar stop before heading out to dinner. I highly recommend anyone going to St. Augustine to stay at this wonderful Inn. Loved every second and can't wait to return! Truly Yours...The Vorac's
1,0 sur mai 26, 2013
Upon arriving, we were not greeted by the innkeeper and was pointed in the general direction of our room across the street. When we entered the room our jaws dropped. The room and bathroom was filthy. Hair everywhere, and dust on everything. Floor was never swept with papers under the bed.they had a window air conditioner that made so much noise we didn't sleep for two nights. Furniture was so oversize you couldn't move at all. Sinks and tubs were rusted and discusting. Breakfast was a buffet with stale muffins and bagels. Eggs were powdered. Had a couple of martins that were good but very expensive.they offered appetizers at 5:00 which was stale pretzels popcorn and frozen pizza. This place is in a perfect location but not worth the stay.. We have to a lot of B&Bs but this was the worst.stay away.!!!
4,8 sur mai 04, 2013
We were celebrating our anniversary & just walked in diff B&Bs asking prices, loved the look of this, the price was fair and included breakfast. Lady let us view the room before booking, loved the room. Then we got a upgrade to a suite at no extra charge as was late in the day, room was gorgeous, loved you could get out on the balcony! and they had embroided gowns to relax in. Bar staff so friendly & accomdating! Breakfast was lovely, great food! Would def recommend & def come back!! We loved the names on the rooms too, and they had a Anniversary suite!! Loved all the little touches!
5 sur janvier 31, 2013
I stayed here this past November 2012. I'm returning this year for my daughter's wedding. My daughter & her future husband are staying also because we had such a wonderful stay in November. I would recommend this Bed & Breakfast - I love it!
4,0 sur septembre 29, 2012
We had a wonderful time the staff was wonderful and the view was nice. It was close to everything.
5 sur août 15, 2012
I loved this Bed and Breakfast experience. The staff was very personable and kind. My boyfriend graduated from the police academy and they all congratulated him. They staff were very helpful in setting up his surprise romantic getaway. We have fallen in love with the Bed and Breakfast experience and will try not to stay in a hotel if we do not have to. This was our home away from home. The room was very comfortable and cozy. We loved the decorations and antiques. The sleep number bed was tricky but comfortable. The view was gorgeous. I was floored by this adventure. Thanks to the staff for making our experience the best ever.
5 sur août 15, 2012
Everyone at Casablanca Inn was wonderful! What a beautiful place to stay.
5 sur juillet 14, 2012
My husband and I stayed at the Casablanca in late June for a little vacation. This is our 3rd time at the inn and we absolutely love it. Everyone there is so nice and helpful. The staff is great. We can't wait to come back. Always look forward to another visit. We always stay in room 14 in the Coach house. Love the people watching on Charlotte Street. Thanks again Casablanca Inn.
5 sur juillet 09, 2012
This was 5th trip to the Inn. wouldn't stay anywhere else while in St. Augustine. Great Place..great service..Best Martini's in the world
5 sur juin 01, 2012
We just checked out today and I could not wait to write a review! We have nothing negative to say at all!! All of the staff were amazing and friendly, especially Kim and Tina. They upgraded our room at not charge at check in to a room with a porch overlooking charlotte street. Each morning we had breakfast on the pochand everyday it was great. They offer three choices for breakfast; scrambled eggs with all the fixings, eggs any style or the chefs.special that is different everyday. You also get a fresh muffin and fruit and a complimentary mimosa or poinsetta. Again, it was all consistently great! I love the options for breakfast and it was completely different from what we have experienced with other bed and breakfasts in the area that just offer the continental type breakfast. We stayed for 4 nights and we cannot wait to go back and we are already planning it! I will say that we have one complaint. It had nothing to do with the inn or staff whatsoever, but rather the other guests. For breakfast it states on the menu that tips are graciously accepted, but not mandatory. During our entire stay we did not see one other guest at all leave a tip other than us. These girls do such a good job they deserve it. I could see if it was a serve yourself buffet type breakfast, but they actually take your order and provide the same services you would receive in a restaurant so they deserve tips!!! Anyway, we are counting the days until we can go back!
5 sur mai 21, 2012
05/21/2012 I wanted to recognize that while visiting your establishment, I was highly impressed with your staff! However, David impressed me the most. I have visited a number of times since, with my husband friends and family. I have found that David is consecutively a pleasure, and truly a professional. It's hard to find those that are hard workers and treat their customers with care and attention. I hope you recognize him for his outstanding attention to his job. I had noticed that he was the same way with all the surrounding customers as well. He truly made me feel at home and remembered my favorites and also had great recommendations. It's too easy to let the good things left unsaid…and too easy to complain. I really feel that David's great job should be sincerely recognized, and that he makes this place shine.
1,2 sur mai 17, 2012
This was the first time we stayed here, and it will be the last. We had requested to stay an extra night and had to change rooms. Staff was very rude and uncaring. They were very eager to take our money and charged us immediately for the additional night, but when it came time to accommodate our needs they were suddenly unsure of policy, confused about how to arrange a smooth transition, couldn't even answer simple straight forward questions, couldn't give us the key until after 3 pm, told us to put our luggage in our car, and to make matters worse, couldn't even accommodate a 7:30 am check out the next morning, stating, "There is no one on site, you should have gotten a very long piece of paper with all the rules when you checked in!" What happened to good old fashioned hospitality, appreciating a customer's business, and making a customer feel welcome? You'll never find any of that in this place! Stay clear unless you don't care about hospitality or common courtesy. Breakfast was mediocre at best and the mid-afternoon snack was dried and tasteless out-of-a-can pizza pieces. As for both of the rooms, we were in; the furniture is too bulky for the rooms which results in very little space, and having to move sideways around the bed, chairs and bureau. Management seems to think the addition of shower massages and sleep number beds that do not work take the place of basic comfort and space. The rooms need to be equipped with smaller pieces of furniture and regular beds. Both rooms had very old and very noisy window air conditions stuck in the only window in the room, making that window useless. The window also had shutters and no shades so you had to leave the shutters open in order to get the benefit of the cool air, sacrificing privacy for comfort. Take a lesson from the St George Inn on how to successfully air condition a room with comfort, ease and very little expense.
1,0 sur mai 08, 2012
I was to have major surgery the middle of May and we decided to go to our favorite quiet peaceful place (St. Augustine, FL). We have stayed here many times and asked for our favorite room in the coach house #14. Looking so forward, after driving 600 miles to get there, we got to our room to discover no plumped up mattress cover on the sleep # bed as we had always had, the comforter was obviously for a queen size bed (barely covered the top of the bed and the skirt was way above the floor. The floors had not been vacuumed, the robes in the bathroom were filthy, a can of paint and other things underneath the bed and a spray bottle of windex on the ledge of the tub. The fitted sheet was put on wrong side out and the sheets were very wrinkled as if someone had slept in it and just throwed the cover over it. We refused to sleep in the bed and stay in a room that had not been cleaned. After about 3 hours the girl at the front desk comes up with the idea to move us to the Anniversary Suite upstairs for the same price as we paid for the other room. It was HOT and ONE LITTLE window unit a/c was all they had for a large room with a ceiling fan. The fan only had 2 speeds and because we both have trouble sleeping with a ceiling fan on high we had to turn it on low. This was supposed to be relaxation before my surgery, which my Dr. told me I needed. The next morning we waited til the manager got there and asked for our money back and we would just go back home. She gave us $84 and we paid over $300. Said the owners usually NEVER gave a refund and she was actually not supposed to give us that. I really think when they put the bar in, the messed up. They are keeping their attention there and not to the tenants, because a lot of these people are local. The whole front building needs repairs BIGG time, furniture knobs put back on, carpet cleaned. You name it, it needs it. Sorry, I know you won't miss us, but we won't be back.
4,0 sur février 06, 2012
We were there last week, Wed, Thrus. and Friday. We had a great time, the room had a really good view - room 7 or 10 is upstairs facing the bay. The bar is absolutely great, well it was great two nights, one of the nights they had a girl named Bridget - a total idiot, never got an order correct and forgot most of them. But I guess they fired her because she only there Thru. Anyway great location, the staff is great, the breakfast - not a continental one - but a full breakfast. I recommend it.
4,0 sur janvier 08, 2012
We were very excited about our stay at the Inn, unfortunately in addition to some good things, we had several disappointments during our stay. The Inn is in a great location, especially at Christmas. Everything was decorated beautifully. Unfortunately we had to share it with people stopping to use the outside martini bar? Outisde guests also entered the home to partake of the snacks for the guest's Happy Hour without anyone stopping them. The breakfast was very disappointing and the service very slow and not any personalized speciaties of the innkeeper. During our entire stay we never met the inn keepers which to us was unusual. Lastly, we had a room on the second floor in the back and did not get much sleep due to a party in the lot next door where demolition / construction was going on during the day and a loud party was taking place till very late one night. Overall, our stay was very disappointing although the martinis were good although most were highly priced!
4,0 sur janvier 02, 2012
We stayed at The Casablanca for new years last year and had such a nice time that we decided to do it again. We welcomed 2012 in confort and quality. Last year we noticed that the Casablanca was pet friendly. Perfect...so this year we brought our golden retriever with us. She was welcomed with lots of love and scratches and we could even bring her to breakfast with us. The rooms are very nice and comfortable. Breakfasts were very good. The martini bar is cozy and I love the chocolate martinis. We will definately be back and are thinking of making it a new years eve tradition. Thanks for a great stay. Rich and Gayle Tilley & Madison
4,8 sur novembre 21, 2011
Found this by accident online. Didn't know what to expect but sounded great and it was. Charming old world home from 1914 filled with antiques, conveniently located, ultra clean, comfy beds that you just sink into, fab bathroom, porch, wonderfully friendly staff, full breakfast in a cozy sitting room w/fireplace. I am a fussy person and I recommend it very highly.
5 sur novembre 16, 2011
This is the second year in a row that me and my wife celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Casablanca Inn. You will not find a better location in relation to the river view, shopping and dinning options. The room was an excellent mix of modern technology and old school southern comfort. Last years meets expectations areas where corrected too outstanding, mostly as a result of the body reflecting the head of the newer Manager Gemma ; ) I'm looking forward to my next stay. Maybe we won't wait a whole year this time!!!
3,2 sur novembre 08, 2011
My husband surprised me with a night at the Casablanca Bed and Breakfast on 11/5/2011. The room was great (#18), and the staff was too.. If you want to sleep don' t get a room in the back.. We did not get to sleep until 3 am... Also make sure your hot water works !!! We had NO hot water the whole time we were there !!! COLD Showers are not fun for the money you pay!!!
2,6 sur novembre 05, 2011
The location is great. The rooms are small but very comfortable. The breakfast is a disapointment far from gourmet and the check in person was ok.
4,0 sur octobre 23, 2011
martini bar was a great addition to the Casablanca Inn. Staff is wonderful, front desk staff is great, bar staff is great, everything was great! look forward to coming back next year.
4,2 sur septembre 29, 2011
Right on the waterfront! Walking distance to St. George St. where all the little shops and eateries are. The martini bar offers an abundant array of martini options, plus beer, wine & whatever other drink you may prefer. Overall we found the accommodations, service & hospitality above the average. Our room, #1, was a bit smaller than I expected but it was clean and well appointed with amenities that I found more than adequate. I noticed another reviewer advising there was an issue with noise, since the large window overlooks the spacious veranda/porch, but frankly, we had absolutely no complaints! On the contrary, we were amazed at just how quiet it was, and did not affect our sleep in the least. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in the breakfast menu, but not enough to spoil our stay. There was a daily special, however if you didn't like the offering, there was only one alternative, and the portions were on the small side. All in all, my husband and I both agree that we would not hesitate to return!
5 sur juillet 26, 2011
My Husband and I had the best time here. Jennifer, and Kim treated us like family, and Phil in the Martini bar became my husbands best friend.We will be comming back for sure. The rooms were beautiful, clean and comfortable. The food was very good and the service outstanding.
4,4 sur juillet 08, 2011
Casablanca Inn was Amazing. Me and my Boyfriend had stayed at the Casablanca Inn for my Birthday. We stayed in the Coach House Room#17. Loved it..The view from the outside porch on Charlotte Street was so cool. Totall Privacy, and very enjoyable. The Breakfest was AMAZING having breakfest on there outside porch with a view of the Bay, while the Sun is rising drinking a Mamosa...The food was so good..Drinks at the Martini Bar are pricey, but well worth it. The parking wasn't bad either a hop skip and away..Your close to everything, you don't even need to use your car the whole time your there... I would say all the times I visited St.Augustine Casablanca Inn is far the BEST Bed & Breakfest to stay at. All the staff seem really nice the manager guy was a little weird not very friendly, but not rude either. I will be back there it was a PERFECT Romantic Gateway!
3,2 sur juillet 06, 2011
stayed at the inn in 2010 with my girlfriend---first the bad---she found some dust bunnies under the furniture---not happy about that---now the good part--and there is a lot----the location is perfect---just park your car and discover the area on foot---and there is a lot to discover---the help was very friendly--the breakfast was great--sit out front at night and enjoy a drink and watch the world go by---the man playing the piano was excellent---the view from the inn across the bay is great---this was the first time we ever stayed at a bed & breakfast and I am glad we picked this one---we stayed there for 3 great days and plan to go back---John & Rhonda----ps-- for a great place to eat and I am sorry I don't remember the name---as someone at the inn---it is the italian restaurant located on a side street of the inn---fantastic food
3,8 sur juin 22, 2011
This place was fabulous! Great location, great breakfast and great room. If you can, stay in the secret garden rooms. The bartenders at the tini-martini are not real professional but overall the stay was great! If you like sushi, try spy next door. It's one of the best sushi places around.
5 sur mars 24, 2011
My husband and I return every year for our anniversary. We stayed in the coach house upstairs for our honeymoon and loved it! We love the whirlpools in the the rooms. We stayed in the main house a couple of times as well. We love the breakfast and the Tini Martini Bar. The cookies in the afternoon are a great plus! It has a wonderful charm and we can't wait until our next stay.
4,8 sur février 16, 2011
We stopped in just for breakfast. What a delightful surprise to eat on the front porch. Started off with a mimosa and homemade muffin, then eggs, bacon, toast and fresh fruit.
4,0 sur février 08, 2011
Our stay was ok. We stayed in suite 11, but the hot water ran out before we could fill the jucuzzi tub! The sink in the bathroom was loose from the wall, BUT the room was bueatifully decorated and the bed was very comfy! The martini prices were outlandish if you wanted Grey Goose, $70 for 4, WOW, but we had fun. The lady at the front desk semed to busy to help us, but i guess everyone has a bad day or two.We would try another B&B the next time in ST.Augustine!
4,8 sur novembre 14, 2010
The location cannot be surpassed. Walked to everythng. Clean, comfortable and a breakfast on the veranda that would make mom proud. Horse drawn carriages and Mantanzas Bay were the back drop for breakfast and the must have Martinis in the evening. My wife preferred the "kiss on the lips" but before I left "I admit" the Godiva Chocolate infused was my fav. The car never left the parking lot even to walk to the Foutain of Youth. Four days were not enough. The front desk staff, bar waitress, chef and cleaning staff were always friendly and accomdating. "Yolanda's stuffed French Toast was to die for!" The Columbia restaurant is a must try. When eating at Harry's bring your appetite as the portions are huge "but doggie bags are offered" The Florida Cracker Grill (Great fish sandwich) and Cruisers (the best burger ever) are other must eats. As we left today we are making plans to return in Dec.
4,0 sur octobre 07, 2010
Sent my parents for their 45 anniversary..it was paid for in advance...but when they arrived, they were asked for credit card...major screw up...no "free" cruise as the boat was being repaired,nothing to replace this... no champane until it was asked for..very disappointed in this..will not be going back or making any plans
5 sur août 15, 2010
My husband and I needed a get-away and decided to come back to the Casablanca after 16 years. It was still outstanding! They made us feel special, from the minute we walked in. The room was emaculate, the food (breakfast) superb and the staff, like family. The newly (to us) tini martini lounge was a plus and a welcome site after shopping all day...and the sleep number bed...well what can I say, we did not want to leave. We plan on making this our get-away for years to come. Thank you Casablanca!
4,6 sur juillet 19, 2010
July, 2010 - The rooms are filled with sumptuous details, and the staff is top-notch. The only thing we noticed was just in the attached bar(Tini Martini lounge), that seemed as if it were having some problems with the bartender and servers disappearing for long stretches of time. The hotel and breakfast was wonderful, and I can't wait to go back.
5 sur juin 29, 2010
Me and my wife Have stayed here twice the first time in the Anni versary Suite the next time in the Carriage House. Different but perfect both times. If someone is looking for a real experience with without having to drive after you get there, this Inn and St. Augustine are a Perfect Match. The Oldest, most Romantic City in the USA. As far as a get-a-way destination goes It Is Heaven!!!
4,4 sur juin 19, 2010
Best Vacation ever and the Casablanca Inn was an integral part of it! Clean, cool room and great breakfast fare. It was my birthday week, and they really paid attention to the little details for us. Super location in historic downtown, and the train and horse carriage tours stop right at the front door. Beautiful view of the bay and walking distance of a lot of the attractions and shopping. Thanks, Casablanca! Fred and Julie, Tomball, Texas
5 sur mars 10, 2010
My husband and I were married on November 13, 2009 and we chose Casablanca Inn as our destination. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The room was clean and beautiful. The breakfast was fabulous and it was nice to sit and enjoy the view first thing in the morning. They made sure that we had the tickets that we needed and the Martini Bar was well worth it. I would recommend this Bed and Breakfast to anyone. We are coming back again in November this year.
3,4 sur mars 03, 2010
My wife and I stayed at the Casablanca Inn On The Bay for our Honeymoon the room was outstanding except the jucuzzi tub, it was not what was advertised on there website, I beleive that the pic was a fake. Upon arrival our room was not ready and we where asked to wait in the parlor until it was ready. With that said the Manager that was on duty was quite rude and very short with us when we asked questions. The package that we purchased was great and the value was wonderful. The room was clean all 3 days we where there and the Housekeeping Team always greeted you with a smile and a good morning. The breakfast was pretty much the best in Town. But I still wonder if Henry Flagler owned this Inn.
2,4 sur février 03, 2010
For our 4 year anniversery we were wanting to spend the night in a Bed and Breakfest in St. Augustine. After looking at many websites we decided on staying at the "matanzas suite" at the Casa Blanca inn. Once we arrived we were put into a different room. When i asked why, the desk clerk showed me paperwork where we had been moved to two different rooms prior to my arrival. I was never notified of any changes. She was unaware at that time why we were moved. She showed us the room we requested and discovered that it was having a bathtub replaced. We stayed in the room given to us, even though it was not what we wanted. We were told to speak to the manager in the morning. When I spoke with the manager she had no explanation, but stated several times "but this room is much nicer". I asked why I wasn't notifed and she would not explain. The room we stayed in was nice, but I do not understand how they can change my reservations twice with out letting me know. I wish we would have been notified so that we had the option of picking a different room or hotel. Also, parking was not good. The private lot for the Inn was far away and flooded. After being parked there for just one night the car was completely covered in bird droppings. After leaving we had to go directly to the car wash. I will not return.
5 sur octobre 12, 2009
We had a wonderful time in this B&B. The location is perfect, the staff is wonderful and helpful (thank you Mary for all your assistance), and the room was amazing. Can't wait to come for another visit.
4,6 sur juin 05, 2009
This past February we stayed a week at this amazing B&B. We had the Minorcan Suite. For one of the smaller rooms it was a nice size with a comfortable bed and a seperate sitting area to relax and watch tv. The room also has it's on balcony area, but it rained our whole trip and we didn't get to use it much. The only downside to the room was the really small bathroom. Bathroom use to be a closet, has a toliet and stand up shower and the sink is located in the main bedroom area. The tini bar was great to sit and relax at, the bartenders were lots of fun and the live music was amazing. Some of the drinks can be a bit expensive, but we were given a discount on the drinks on top of a free glass of wine or beer each night. Staff member's are friendly and very helpful, they also make the best cookies and hot coco we every tasted. Breakfast was great, you can sit outside on the main patio and watch the boats in the water, the horses across the street and all the people walking by. Made for a great start to the morning. Wonderful location, located right across the water and just blocks from everything. We are staying again later this year. This time we are staying in one of the larger rooms over looking the water and we can't be more excited.
3,8 sur octobre 15, 2008
We stayed for two nights in October and loved the Casablanca Inn. Our Room (Minorcan Suite) was very comfortable. We loved the vibe at the Tini Martini Bar in the evenings, and the breakfasts on the porch were delightful, especially with the great views. We'd definitely come back and stay again. Kim in Destin, FL
5 sur juillet 11, 2008
We had a great stay. Parked the car ans everything was so convenient and just minutes away. Breakfast was great and the Tini Bar was so relaxing. We loved sitting out on the veranda at night and watch the carraiges and tourists walk by. The "Savor the Flavor" package can not be beat. The restaurants are outstanding - expecially Colage. We will be back!
4,2 sur avril 03, 2008
Recently my wife and I had the opportunity to visit beautiful St Augustine, Fl and we found this lovely bed & breakfast overlooking the water. The rooms were very clean and the service was top notch. Breakfast was great out on the porch. overall I give this property a very high rating!
5 sur février 23, 2008
This is a lovely old building restored with good taste and style. I loved the Martini Bar and all the homemade cookies. The staff was friendly and helpful with lots of good advice on restaurants and sights to see. I liked the sleep number bed and jacuzzi in the room. The location was hard to beat, right on the water and in the middle of historic downtown. I recommend this place highly.
5 sur février 17, 2008
The minute I entered Balance Rock Inn I knew we'd found a wonderful place. The view from the lobby and the back veranda was stunning. A friendly staff greeted us and a helpful bellman showed us to our cozy 1st floor room (106) - lovely decor, whirlpool bathtub and a private porch overlooking the ocean. A tranquil setting. Later we had cocktails at the bar on the veranda. The next morning we had breakfast by the pool. The next time we travel Maine we are skipping the rest of the coast and just staying at Balance Rock. Balance Rock Inn is a destination by itself. Highly recommended.
5 sur février 17, 2008
The romantic part is the beautiful views from the porch and bar, the sleep number bed with fantastic bedding, the room decor and amenities. The fun part is the fabulous bar with live jazz, great views, friendly guests and staff. I loved it!
5 sur février 17, 2008
My husband and I stayed at Casablanca Inn over the Christmas holidays. We really had fun on this trip. I think the bar was a real blast. We went every night. We both just loved the jazz and the view and did meet some of the other guests. The staff was friendly but not obtrusive. The room had recentaly been renovated and had all the modern amenities including sleep number beds, platinum TV's, Euro shower heads. Try it you'll like it!
5 sur février 13, 2008
My wife and I loved our recent stay at Casablanca Inn. Sandra and the entire staff was very friendly! Breakfast was great on the front covered porch... what a view of the bay. We parked our car upon arrival, and then walked to everything. We'll be back!
5 sur juin 25, 2007
I have stayed here a few times, and I am about to make another trip, the service is outstanding, rooms are very clean and homely, staff very freindly, see you all again soon. Mary Adamson


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Monkeys With 3 Parents Help Fuel Culture War
This little monkey, Spindler, has three parents. That's right! Three! How could this be? Because scientists are trying to play God and help eradicate potentially fatal diseases. Those bastards!
Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center have developed a process in which the DNA from a mother with a disease — like the muscle disease myopathy — is placed within a donor egg. That egg is then fertilized with the father's sperm and presto! You have a baby who lacks the disease. It's all very scientific!
The studies' coordinators say that little Spindler, who has three equally adorable siblings, represents the next step in the fight against genetic defects. Foes, however, say otherwise, like Stephen Green, the director of Britain's Christian Voice. He thinks this study will only bring disaster and a bevy of awkward moments:
These things are always done with the best of intentions but we have to think whether this will lead to any unintended consequences. When the child finds out they have two mummies, how will they feel?
Um, probably pretty good knowing they didn't inherit some life-threatening or disfiguring disease. But what do they know? They're just children.
Yes, the new, improved children do inherit a teeny, tiny bit of DNA from the donor "mummy," but are essentially the offspring from the parents in question. So, Mr. Green, quit your griping and save your "two mummies" argument for the gays. At least then you'll have a case. (Well, not really, but we'll let him have his sick, exclusionary fun.)


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Origin of the Oceans
by Frank Sherwin, M.A.
Secular scientists are unclear as to the origin of anything: the universe, our solar system, the earth, the oceans, or the creatures that inhabit the oceans.
Where did the oceans come from according to evolutionists? Baby boomers may remember this "just-so story" described in the popular Time-Life book series (that includes a veiled swipe at the Biblical explanation while bowing to naturalism).
Finally the day came when the falling raindrops did not hiss away in steam, but stayed to start filling the crevices and corners of the naked planet. Then it rained, and the accumulation of the seas began. The accumulation did not take place (in the opinion of modern geologists) through "the greatest deluge of all time" that has so often been described. So far as anyone can tell, it may merely have rained as it rains today. Nature has plenty of time. It probably took a billion years to fill the oceans [emphasis added].1
Do secular scientists have any better ideas today? "The origin of the water in the oceans is unclear" states the University of New South Wales School of Environmental Sciences.2
For decades many planetary scientists believed that the ocean's water may have come from a rain of comets (so to speak) laden with water. But a 1999 Caltech study by a cosmochemist and his team threw a wet blanket on this theory when they measured significant amounts of "heavy water" (HDO) from the Hale-Bopp comet.3 This type of water contains deuterium, a heavier isotope of hydrogen having one neutron and one proton in the nucleus. If the "oceans-from-comets" theory is correct, our oceans should be deuterium-rich. They are not.
What do creationists say regarding the origin of the oceans? We look to the Biblical model and find that our planet began cool and covered with water (see Genesis 1:2) as opposed to the secular model stating it was molten rock with no water! On the third day of creation, the waters under the heaven were gathered into one place which God called Seas (see Genesis 1:9-10). Centuries later, at the Flood, He again covered the land with water, until the fountains of the deep were closed and the water receded steadily from the earth. As the fountains closed, the ocean floor sank, forming new and much deeper ocean basins (such as the 36,163 foot deep Mariana Trench), permitting the continents to drain and emerge from the waters.
Today's oceans eloquently testify to God's creative power, His judgement at the Flood, and His provision today.
1. Engel, L. The Sea, Time-Life Books, 1969, p. 38.
2. http://www.irbs.com/bowditch/pdf/chapt31
3. http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news008.htm
Cite this article: Frank Sherwin, M.A. 2005. Origin of the Oceans. Acts & Facts. 34 (3).
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Steve Jobs has been on a crusade
against Adobe Flash for quite sometime citing issues with
performance, stability, and security. Today, Adobe is fueling Jobs'
concerns and likely giving the Apple CEO fodder for his WWDC
keynote which is coming up on Monday.
According to Adobe, there is a critical
vulnerability in versions of Flash Player (Windows, OS X, Linux,
Solaris) and Reader/Acrobat 9.x (Windows, OS X, UNIX). The exploit
allow a hacker to gain control over an affected system.
Even more troubling is that Adobe says
that it currently doesn't have a fix and "there are reports that
this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild."
Adobe says that the following versions
of its products are affected:
It should be noted however, that the
current Release
Candidate version of Flash Player 10.1 "does not appear to
be vulnerable" to this exploit and Adobe Reader/Acrobat 8.x are
also safe.
You can view Adobe's full advisory on
the exploit here
which also details steps to minimize the impact of the exploit with
Reader/Acrobat 9.x.


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Do you need a lot of storage? I mean, an amount that can be officially described as a shit-ton? But the only requirement you have is that the device has to be the size of a toaster. Well, buddy, do I have good news for you. Let me introduce you to the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440. Read More
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Need 1.5 terabytes at USB 3.0 speeds? Need to stick it all into your pocket? Seagate, Ponch to your John, has your back. The 1.5 TB GoFlex Drive is the biggest monster in all of monsterland and features Seagate's unique GoFlex technology that allows you to swap out the chips and the rear port to add new capabilities. The 1.5 TB model costs $249 and is available right about now. Read More
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In a recent interview, a representative from Seagate stated that the future of hard drive technology lies in the so-called "hybrid" technology. In this case, "hybrid" refers to the concept of using a flash memory buffer to increase the read/write speed, without increasing the RPM. Read More
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A few months ago I saw an endorsement for an aluminum cleaner. It was mentioned in Motorcycle Consumer News; I think!
The couple that sold it had been knocked down, but not out, by Katrina. The endorsement reminded readers of the product's good performance and told readers the mom and pop operation was back in business. .
Also saw a good product today that was labeled an aluminum spoke cleaner. The main ingredient was Hydrochloric Acid and the ingredient list indicated it also had a touch a Hydrofluoric Acid; a pretty potent combination. Basically just brush it on, watch the surface get clean and then immediately wash off surface with water.
Does anyone have a lead on the first product? I will be trying out the second and will leave a report.
Thank you.


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Sierra Nevada > Yosemite National Park > Eichorn Pinnacle > Climber's Log
Eichorn Pinnacle Climber's Log
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|Oct 7, 2014
Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2014
|Did the north face route after doing Cathedral Peak on Oct 7, 2014 with Danny Lay.
|Posted Oct 12, 2014 5:19 pm
|North Face
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2014
|Linked up with Cathedral SE Buttress. At 5.4 it was the hardest pitch of the day! Spectacular summit.
|Posted Aug 14, 2014 11:55 pm
|Awesome Climb
Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2013
|Just as fun and exhilarating as anticipated. Great views, weather, partner, everything...
|Posted Sep 30, 2013 7:27 pm
|Vitaliy M.
|West Pillar Direct
Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2013
|With Chad. Super fun.
|Posted Sep 30, 2013 5:17 pm
|Kirk B.
|Super Fabulous
Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1996
|I did this one on my third time up Cathedral Peak.(d'oh!) Yeah, the first 2 times the folks I was with were kinda done, so we just left without nabbing Eichorn. Their loss, for sure. I dug it a LOT.
|Posted Mar 14, 2013 9:20 am
|Nice finish...
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2012
|Roped this one pitch after soloing Matthes and Cathedral... good call as we were tired and sun was setting. Spectacular day in the mountains.
|Posted Mar 13, 2013 2:45 pm
|North Face
Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2012
|Originally we were going for the west pillar route but extremely threatening storm clouds made us bail from the base of the route and go up the easier way. Spooooky 5.4 When I topped out I told my partner "that was some pretty f***ed up climbing! ha. Great company. It never even ended up raining that whole day. go figure
|Posted Sep 22, 2012 1:41 am
|Up I Go
|7/20/12 Climb N Face with Matt J. This is the best 5.4 I have ever climbed.
|Posted Jul 24, 2012 9:36 am
|First 5th class peak!
|Damn, to be 17 again...
|Posted Oct 1, 2011 8:45 pm
|Cathedral Linkup
Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2010
|Stellar Climbing. Watch your step on the traverse, I may have left some brown stuff behind.
|Posted Sep 14, 2010 12:54 am
|Standard route solo
Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2010
|Airy and steep, but huge holds. Trip report
|Posted Aug 31, 2010 5:13 pm
|What a laugh
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
|Fun stuff.
|Posted Aug 9, 2010 12:11 pm
|Froze in the shadow!
Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2009
|N. Face route, wear a belay parka while belaying! It was FREEZIN!
|Posted Dec 30, 2009 7:35 pm
|Princess Buttercup
|North Face
Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
|Rob Yang leading. Exposed!
|Posted Dec 1, 2009 6:35 pm
|North Face Solo
Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2009
|Fun solo... introduced my brother-in-law to multi-pitch climbing on Cathedral Peak and he had no energy left for Eichhorn Pinnacle... therefore, I soloed. Great climb, but short!
|Posted Oct 6, 2009 10:21 pm
|suuuuper rad
Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2009
|this was my first lead on the North Face, REALLY fun....good air to it as well!
|Posted Sep 22, 2009 2:59 am
|North Face
Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
|Climbed with Laura Molnar. I led the route -- just as wild as I remember it :)
Note: supertopo says pitch is 160' -- a 50m rope may or may not be sufficient ! Ours wasn't quite .. it was fine for the rap off though.
Sunny and a bit chilly, but fun nonetheless.
Also climbed in August 2006 (followed Calvin Kilcrease after doing Cathedral Peak's SE Buttress).
|Posted Aug 10, 2009 5:41 pm
|North Face
Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2009
|Climbed after doing SE Buttress. Well worth it if you're already up on Cathedral.
|Posted Jun 29, 2009 3:13 am
|North Face (5.4)
Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2008
|With Rick Kent after doing Cathedral's SE Buttress. This is a super cool route on an awesome spire.
|Posted Sep 2, 2008 9:43 am
|On my first...
Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
|On my first climb in the area, I felt obligated to jaunt over and bag Eichorn. One of the most aesthetic spires anywhere. For all the traffic on Cathedral I'm surprised more people don't climb this thing.
|Posted Jul 21, 2008 1:49 pm


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STOCKHOLM – Yes, Tito Ortiz is going through with his planned retirement. His UFC 148 bout with Forrest Griffin will be the final one of his illustrious career.
For real. Seriously. No joking, you guys.
While some fighters find retirement too uncomfortable and a return to the cage too enticing, the 37-year-old Ortiz told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) he's preparing himself mentally for the end of the line.
"It's my last fight after 15 years," Ortiz told MMAjunkie.com while in Stockholm for promotional duties and fan events at UFC on FUEL TV 2. "I don't know what it's going to feel like to walk out for the last time, step in the octagon for the last time, to walk out of the octagon for the last time. Honestly, man, I don't know what to expect."
In fact, Ortiz (16-10-1 MMA, 15-10-1 UFC) said he recently signed a contract for his bout with Griffin (18-7 MMA, 9-5 UFC), which is part of the pay-per-view main card of UFC 148. The bout takes place July 7 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. As Ortiz put pen to paper for the fight, just that simple act put him in a nostalgic mood.
"Even signing a bout agreement, I realized that's the last one," he said. "It's weird."
While he's registered just one win in the past five years, Ortiz's MMA accomplishments are undeniable. He was the biggest star – perhaps even the UFC's only star – when the fledgling organization desperately needed one. He was a master self-promoter who laid out the blueprint for thousands of showmen who followed in his footsteps. He built a million-dollar clothing brand, and he's parlayed his fame into film roles, reality-TV appearances and lucrative endorsements.
But he also was a dominant champion who still holds the UFC record for light-heavyweight title defenses (five). He's also fought more times (26) in the UFC than anyone else on the planet.
"I think with everything I did, I made a mark," he said. "I showed guys what a little hard work and inspiration can do.
"I'm thankful God gave me the gifts I've had. I could have done so many things – worse things – as a kid and a man in general. My parents being drug addicts, I look at it as, 'Why am I sitting where I am today?' I think it's through hard work and dedication. It's very inspiring toward people knowing you can achieve anything in this world as long as you stay focused and work super, super hard at it. I'm thankful for that."
But as the clock ticks and he counts down the days to that swan song, does Ortiz have second thoughts?
Could we see "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" bail on his planned retirement and soldier on?
"It's still in my head," he said. "I just turned 37. (Randy) Couture fought till he was 44 or 45. Do I want to do it, though? I just don't have that hunger in me anymore. It's a business to me now. It's been a business since day one. It's love for the fighting, but it's always a business.
"But I've got three boys to take of now. … It's time."
So what's in store for Ortiz after UFC 148? He said he'll always be involved in the sport even if he's not fighting. And yes, an induction to the UFC Hall of Fame would be a dream come true – if for no other reason than reassurance that he did the UFC proud.
But in addition to an induction, Ortiz wants one more thing from the UFC: a job.
"ESPN just came to me and offered me a job as an analyst," he said. "But I went to (UFC Chairman) Lorenzo (Fertitta) and told him, 'I want to work for you guys.' I want to work with the UFC. I started my career with the UFC. I never had an amateur career. I've been with the UFC since day one in 1997.
"I would love to end it with the UFC."
For the latest on UFC 148, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.


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After 28 years with Fozmula in Warwick, Peter Fisher, marketing and IT manager, has retired.
Fozmula is a UK based manufacturer of equipment for the control of internal combustion engines, generator sets and vehicles. Established in 1977, the company specialises in solid state level sensors that enable continuous measurement of fuel, oil or coolant levels.
Peter brought his experience to bear on most areas of the business including managing the sales department, operations management, purchasing, quality and running various product divisions. Latterly he managed the IT and marketing functions.
Whichever role he tackled, Peter was always able to make a significant, often business critical, contribution to the development of the organisation. There are many exceptional achievements Peter can take credit for, such as attaining ISO accreditation and establishing the company's manufacturing ERP system. This mammoth IT task involved the transition from an aging accounts system to a computerised management tool spanning the entire business and integrating what were at the time mainly paper based systems.
Sales director Paul Holtby, presented Peter with his leaving gifts and a 'This Is Your Life' style red book charting Peter's career with Fozmula. He said: "Peter really is a role model employee. He has approached every role and challenge with great professionalism, intelligence, experience, a sense of humour and above all, sheer hard work. We will greatly miss his enthusiasm and have-a-go attitude".


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By Chadd Cripe
© 2014 Idaho Statesman
Through the spring, I have previewed each position on the Boise State football team. I'll wrap it up with special teams on Monday.
Today: Linebackers.
Previously: Offensive line, quarterbacks, defensive line, tight ends, running backs, wide receivers, Here
The Broncos return four linebackers who started at least six games last season — junior Tyler Gray with seven starts and sophomore Tanner Vallejo, senior Blake Renaud and sophomore Ben Weaver with six each. Plus, sophomores Darren Lee and Chris Santini received some quality playing time.
Weaver led the team with 89 tackles despite an injury that hampered him late in the year and has kept him out of spring ball. Vallejo tied for eighth with 51 despite starting the season as a redshirt and easing into the rotation. Gray was 13th with 43 and Renaud, who missed three games, was 18th with 25.
"There's some depth that I've never seen at Boise State before," defensive coordinator Marcel Yates said. "We may have been better as far as the guys who are actually starters, but you look at the guys behind them and I don't know if we've had as much depth. We've got some guys who can play."
Not surprisingly, the linebackers have won the position group of the day award three times this spring — the most on the team.
"There is a lot of competition at the position, which creates a lot of energy at practice," linebackers coach Andy Avalos said. "Guys have got to be on top of their game every day because they all want to play. We'll find ways to get them all on the field. Unfortunately, obviously, some will have bigger roles than others, but as long as they're competing and they're working hard and preparing — they deserve to be on the field — we'll find a way to get them out there."
Said Gray: "It's good. Everyone is fighting every day. No one wants to stay at a lower position on the depth chart, so if you're not doing your best out there you're going to get bumped down."
Vallejo and Renaud are competing for the starting job at middle linebacker. Vallejo was with the first team to begin last week's scrimmage.
"(Vallejo) is a very smart football player and is having a really good spring," Avalos said. "He's building off the things he learned from last year. I feel really good about our (middle) linebackers. Our two guys that have had game experience, they're doing a great job out there."
The competition on the weak side won't play out until fall camp. Gray has done a good job this spring but Weaver, who was one of the team's best defensive players when healthy last year, is in a walking boot and unable to practice.
"We know what (Weaver) is capable of doing," Avalos said. "All you have to do is turn on the film and watch it from last year. The thing I'm most fired up about with him is even though he hasn't gotten to participate, he is into it 100 percent mentally. He might be into it mentally better than any other linebacker in that room, and that shows his maturity and being able to handle the situation and still get himself better. He's on point in those meetings, he's asking questions and out there on the field he knows when someone messes up. The same with Travis Saxton, who's out and unable to participate right now."
45 Travis Saxton, 6-1, 233, R-Sr.
13 Blake Renaud, 6-2, 247, Sr.
36 Tyler Gray, 6-4, 224, Jr.
31 Andrew Pint, 6-1, 232, R-So.
51 Ben Weaver, 6-0, 240, R-So.
25 Chris Santini, 6-0, 215, R-So.
44 Darren Lee, 6-1, 226, So.
20 Tanner Vallejo, 6-1, 227, So.
7 Joe Martarano, 6-3, 241, R-Fr.
Returning starters (2 of 2): Gray and Weaver on the weak side and Vallejo and Renaud in the middle split the jobs about evenly last year.
Key losses: None.
Key returners: In addition to the four guys who started games, Lee and Santini received some quality playing time last year. Strong-side linebacker Corey Bell, who finished second on the team with 76 tackles last year, is back, too, but his job has been moved to the secondary.
Projected starters: Vallejo, Weaver
Other players to watch: It likely will take an injury or two for him to get on the field on defense this year, but redshirt freshman Joe Martarano of Fruitland High should be a factor on special teams. And Eagle High's Travis Saxton, a former walk-on who earned a spot in the rotation and a scholarship last year, returns from a torn anterior cruciate ligament that cost him most of the 2013 season.
Out for spring: Weaver, Saxton
Incoming signees: None. With the depth the Broncos have, they didn't feel a need to recruit a linebacker.
— Gray said Avalos has emphasized having a broader view of the defense to the linebackers. "He's made us look at the whole game from a different perspective, which I really think has helped us as linebackers play better," Gray said. "… Last year, it was more just know what you have to do and do it. This year, we still have to know what we have to do and do it, but knowing what everyone else around us is doing helps you do your job better." Said Avalos: "Part of that is knowing where your help is so you can play fast or know you need to play a little slower. Playing defense is always knowing where your help is, so you know where to leverage the ball or where you're dropping to. If they can understand the big picture, it's going to help them understand the details of their position and what their responsibilities are."
— Avalos on Martarano: "Joey's made a huge leap in terms of understanding the defense. He was on scout team last year. He really got a chance to develop his body as a redshirt. Now it's the mental aspect that he's done a lot better job at. He's playing (middle) linebacker. He's got to run the show when he's in there."
— Gray on being a veteran now: "Sometimes guys will come up and ask, 'What do I do on this play?' and ask for some tips."
— Gray on the linebackers' role: "The linebackers should be the leaders on the defense. We know everything that's going on and we need to show that."
Please join Brian Murphy and I at 11 a.m. Monday for a live chat recapping spring ball. You can sign up for a reminder below:


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Stand by your son: The story of Lopez Lomong's mom
Any mom would be proud to see her son compete in the Olympic Games, but I can't help but think that for Barb Rogers -- the woman who, together with husband, Rob, adopted Lopez Lomong -- the experience must be especially moving.
As you may know, Lopez is a former "Lost Boy" of Sudan.
At age 6, he was abducted by the Sudanese People's Liberation Army. For weeks, he was locked in an unsanitary hut with little food. Many boys cooped up with him died during the night.
But with the help of three older boys, Lopez managed to escape and flee to Kenya. He spent the next 10 years in a refugee camp -- before finding a new home with Barb and Rob in the United States.
In his book, "Running for my Life," Lopez credits Barb and Rob not only with helping him secure a college education, but regularly attending all his running events -- a degree of parental support that he says his fellow competitors did not enjoy.
He went on to represent the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and, most recently, in the 5,000-meter race in London.
He also founded his own nonprofit -- the Lopez Lomong Foundation -- and is currently partnering with World Vision to bring clean water, healthcare, education, and nutrition to children who desperately need it in his homeland.
How does Barb feel about all this? I phoned her shortly before she departed for London to cheer Lopez on.
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It must be a nail-biting experience watching Lopez compete with the best in the world, right?
It's difficult to watch, but I would not miss it. There's always a moment of anxiety when you see them come out of the tunnel, and he's there, lined up with the other competitors. You just hope you have a good view wherever you are sitting -- you want to be able to see it all.
Adopting a "Lost Boy" must have been a difficult decision. What made you do it?
We had one son who graduated high school in 2000, so we were empty-nesters for a bit. We considered different things we could get involved in. My husband happened to see the notice that they were looking for foster parents for "Lost Boys" of Sudan.
I was not really interested, but Rob said, "Well, go to the meeting." I went to the meeting -- and I don't know how you could come out of there and not be interested. They tell you the circumstances of these children, and I felt that if we don't help these kids, I'm not sure who is going to.
What was it like when Lopez first came into your home?
He did not wear any of the struggle on his face or on his body. It wasn't at all obvious. He was just someone who came to us and now became part of our family.
Right away, he clicked with us -- he clicked with everyone -- and it was a great experience. But as we warmed up to each other and heard some of his stories, it was just overwhelming to understand what he had gone through.
Understanding Lopez's trials and seeing his triumphs must have put you on an emotional roller-coaster. How have you coped?
My heart was always breaking, but he would continue to have good results -- positive outcomes. We would learn something new, like that his [natural] mother might still be alive. We were hoping that that was true, and then when it came to be true -- oh, my goodness. How wonderful.
In his book, Lopez mentions your support in attending all of his running events. Were you trying to compensate for the difficulties Lopez experienced in his early life?
I'm not sure we were compensating. I wanted him to know that no matter what, we will always be there to support him. It does not matter if he succeeds or if he fails; we will always be there for him. It makes a difference if someone is there, rooting for you.
Were you and your husband into sports before you knew Lopez?
We were not real sports people. We followed the local Syracuse University basketball team, and we watched the Super Bowl -- but that was more for the party and the good food [laughs].
What's the biggest lesson Lopez has taught you?
I don't have any bad days, because I see what other people go through in their everyday lives in Africa and so many countries. If I have a flat tire, it's just part of my adventure of the day. I am not entitled to a bad day. I have people who I know love me and surround me and are good influences on my life.
In what way have Lopez's experiences shaped the person he is today?
I know he realizes how difficult it is for others when they don't have the choices and opportunities that he now has. I think that's why he is trying to make a difference and help others. Some people want to be known for the sake of being known. That's not where he is at; that's not his drive.
Support Lopez Lomong -- and his vision to help others -- in four different ways:
- Tune in Saturday. Watch Lopez as he competes in the men's 5,000-meter final this Saturday, August 11. Check your local listings to see when your station will be broadcasting his race.
- Make a donation. Lopez has partnered with World Vision through his initiative, "4 South Sudan," to bring help and hope to his native land of South Sudan through interventions like clean water, nutritious food, education, and healthcare. Your gift can help make Lopez's efforts a success.
- Buy a t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds of each t-shirt sold through the GIVEN™ collection will go toward assistance for the people of South Sudan.
- Run a race. Sign up to run with Team World Vision. As you train for a race and ask others to make donations on your behalf, you'll help communities in need in South Sudan through Lopez Lomong's 4 South Sudan initiative.


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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Hospital staff were asked to complete one-page questionnaires (Patient Record forms) on a sample of their patient visits during an assigned reporting period.
The NHAMCS is a national probability sample survey of visits to emergency departments (EDs) and outpatient departments (OPDs) of non-Federal, short-stay, and general hospitals in the U.S. The NHAMCS utilizes a four-stage probability design that involves samples of primary sampling units (PSUs), hospitals within PSUs, clinics within hospitals, and patient visits within clinics and/or emergency service areas. Hospital staff are asked to complete Patient Record forms for a systematic random sample of patient visits occurring during a randomly assigned four-week reporting period during the survey year. Sample data are weighted to produce national estimates of patient visits. About 400 EDs and 225 OPDs participate each year and approximately 35,000 Patient Record forms are completed in each setting.
The NHAMCS includes two files: ED visits and OPD visits. Information is obtained on various aspects of patient visits, including patient, hospital, and visit characteristics. The survey form is redesigned every two to four years to address changing health data needs. Among the items collected are patient's age, gender, race, and ethnicity; patient's expressed reason for visit; intentionality of injury, if any; physician's diagnoses; diagnostic services ordered or provided; procedures provided; medications; providers seen; visit disposition; immediacy with which patient should be seen; and expected source of payment. Items collected that are specific to the ED include mode of arrival, waiting time, duration of time in the ED. initial vital signs, and cause of injury.
The basic sampling unit is the patient visit. Included in the survey are in-person visits made to EDs and OPDs of non-Federal, short-stay, and general hospitals, exclusive of Federal, military, and Veterans Administration hospitals, located in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. Telephone contacts and visits for administrative purposes are excluded.
Patient's age, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Since 1992.
National, four U.S. Census Bureau regions.
Agency homepage: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs.
Data system homepage: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/ahcd/ahcd1.htm.
McCaig LF, Burt CW. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2001 Emergency Department Summary. Advance data from vital and health statistics; No. 335. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. June 4, 2003.
McCaig LF, Burt CW. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2002 Emergency Department Summary. Advance data from vital and health statistics; No. 340. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2004.
Hing E, Middleton K. National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2002 Outpatient Department Summary. Advance data from vital and health statistics; No. 345. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2004.
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Washington, D.C. -- Due in large part to softer customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a moderate decline in June. The RPI -- a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry -- stood at 101.3 in June, down from a level of 102.1 in May and the first decline in four months. Despite the drop, the RPI remained above 100 for the 16th consecutive month, which signifies expansion in the index of key industry indicators.
"Although overall same-store sales remained positive in June, the RPI dipped as a result of softer customer traffic levels," said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the Research and Knowledge Group for the Association. "Looking forward, restaurant operators are generally optimistic about sales growth in the months ahead, and their outlook for capital spending remains near post-recession highs."
The RPI is constructed so that the health of the restaurant industry is measured in relation to a steady-state level of 100. Index values above 100 indicate that key industry indicators are in a period of expansion, while index values below 100 represent a period of contraction for key industry indicators. The Index consists of two components -- the Current Situation Index and the Expectations Index.
The Current Situation Index, which measures current trends in four industry indicators (same-store sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures), stood at 100.9 in June -- down 1.1 percent from May and the first decline in four months. Despite the drop, the Current Situation Index stood above 100 for the fourth consecutive month, which signifies expansion in the current situation indicators.
For the fourth consecutive month, a majority of restaurant operators reported higher same-store sales, though overall results were softer than the May performance. Fifty-five percent of restaurant operators reported a same-store sales gain between June 2013 and June 2014, down from 65 percent who reported similarly in May. In comparison, 27 percent of operators reported a same-store sales decline in June, up from 19 percent who reported similarly in May.
Restaurant operators also reported softer customer traffic results in June. Thirty-nine percent of restaurant operators reported an increase in customer traffic levels between June 2013 and June 2014, down from 47 percent who reported higher traffic in May. Meanwhile, 41 percent of operators said their customer traffic declined in June, up from 29 percent who reported similarly in May.
Although sales and customer traffic levels softened somewhat in June, capital spending activity remained solid. Fifty-three percent of operators said they made a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling during the last three months, matching the proportion who reported similarly last month.
The Expectations Index, which measures restaurant operators' six-month outlook for four industry indicators (same-store sales, employees, capital expenditures and business conditions), stood at 101.7 in June -- down from levels of 102.2 in both April and May. However, June represented the 20th consecutive month in which the Expectations Index stood above 100, which represents an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators for the months ahead.
Restaurant operators remain generally optimistic about sales growth in the months ahead. Forty-four percent of restaurant operators expect to have higher sales in six months (compared to the same period in the previous year), down from 50 percent who reported similarly last month. In comparison, only 10 percent of restaurant operators expect their sales volume in six months to be lower than it was during the same period in the previous year, up slightly from 8 percent last month.
Restaurant operators are somewhat less bullish about the overall economy. Twenty-seven percent of restaurant operators said they expect economic conditions to improve in six months, while 18 percent expect the economy to worsen. The remaining 55 percent expect economic conditions in six months to be about the same as they are now.
For the tenth consecutive month, a majority of restaurant operators are planning for capital expenditures in the coming months. Fifty-nine percent of restaurant operators plan to make a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling in the next six months, down slightly from 62 percent who reported similarly last month.
The RPI is based on the responses to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Industry Tracking Survey, which is fielded monthly among restaurant operators nationwide on a variety of indicators including sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures. The full report is available online at Restaurant.org/RPI.
The RPI is released on the last business day of each month, and a more detailed data and analysis can be found on Restaurant TrendMapper, the Association's subscription-based web site that provides detailed analysis of restaurant industry trends.
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Northern New England braces for winter storm
A week after torrential rain in parts of New England, skiers and snowboarders rejoiced over the approach of the season's first major winter storm, an old-fashioned nor'easter that ski resort operators hope will erase memories of last year's unseasonably warm winter.
The timing of the storm during the middle of school vacation week promised to be a boon to businesses catering to skiers and snowmobilers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The storm system erupted Christmas Day with tornadoes on the Gulf Coast and snow across the nation's midsection before heading for the Northeast, bringing with it expectations of a foot or more of snow across most of northern New England on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter sports enthusiasts were ecstatic.
"It's just going to be very reassuring to see some snow down here for a change. Everyone is really getting fired up," said Taylor Reis, a downhill skier from Falmouth, Maine.
At Smiling Hill Farm in Maine, Warren Knight was hoping for enough snow to allow the opening of trails. Last year, the farm opened its trails for only five or seven scattered days because hot-cold, rain-snow cycle that left skiers disappointed.
"We watch the weather more carefully for cross-country skiing than we do for farming. And we're pretty diligent about farming. We're glued to the weather radio," said Knight, who described the weather at the 500-acre farm in Westbrook as being akin to the prizes in "Cracker Jacks -- we don't know what we're going to get."
While ski resorts celebrated, city, county and state crews prepared their snow-removal equipment to keep roads open. Airports in Manchester, N.H., Burlington, Vt., and Portland, Maine, prepared for delayed or canceled flights because of anticipated snowfall at larger hub airports.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport planned to have a full crew on duty with a goal of maintaining the busy airport's record of never having closed for a winter storm in 23 years, said Thomas Malafront, assistant director.
If Manchester declares a snow emergency and enacts parking restrictions, it will notify residents via email messages, text messages, Twitter and blinking strobe lights at major intersections.
The strobe lights, proposed by a city alderman, have been a success, said public works director Kevin Sheppard. "Some people didn't think it would work, but it has worked great," he said.
Farther north, larger ski areas escaped the rain and received mostly snow over the past week, and they were eager for more.
Bill Stenger, president of the Jay Peak resort in northern Vermont, spent Wednesday enjoying blue skies, 14 to 16 inches of fresh snow and anticipation for what was to come. "It's probably the best Christmas holiday forecast that we've had for the last eight to 10 years," he said.
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