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Scott Lewis and Amy Lyons say the heirs to the Dart Container Corp. fortune owe them $200,000 transaction commission
Realtors Scott Lewis and Amy Lyons thought they were due for a big payday last summer after the wealthy heirs to the Dart Container Corp. fortune said they were interested in buying a Southwest Florida ranch.
But while brothers Kenneth and Robert Dart ultimately acquired their target -- a 5,700-acre DeSoto County cattle and citrus spread -- the real estate agents got nothing.
In July, the pair sued in Sarasota County Circuit Court, seeking a more than $200,000 transaction commission from the Dart brothers.
In court documents, Dart attorneys contended that a commission was not owed because the brothers bought not the real estate itself, but the stock of the corporate entity that controlled it.
Michael C. Schafer, of Sarasota, a Dart intermediary, called it a "business transaction," according to court records. He declined to comment for this article, as did other Dart representatives and affiliates.
"The current demand for $200,000 is unacceptable," S. Stanley Gilhool,, a lawyer at Dart Container headquarters in Michigan, wrote in court documents.
"It would, in our eyes, represent a windfall."
Gilhool, too, did not return a reporter's calls for comment.
A previous relationship
Lewis was no stranger to the Darts when the potential deal for the ranch came about.
He had already, through Schafer, sold the family various properties -- including a pair of homes, one adjacent to 3,200 acres the brothers bought within Turner Ranch, according to a letter contained in the lawsuit.
For anyone in business, the Darts would be hard to forget. Both Kenneth Dart and his brother, Robert, elected to give up their U.S. citizenship 20 years ago and claimed Belize as their home country, reportedly to reduce their tax bills.
Kenneth Dart now lives on Grand Cayman Island and runs a global hedge fund. He has done very well, of late, acquiring distressed government debt and re-selling it. This spring, he cashed in on Greek debt, with returns of nearly 40 percent, according to a report in the New York Times in May.
To find someone with specific knowledge of ranch-style properties -- and ones that could be developed, as the Darts requested -- Lewis turned to Amy Lyons, an Arcadia real estate agent with Keller-Williams Peace River Properties, who specializes in farms.
"I said, 'I've got the perfect thing, but it is going to auction in two weeks,' " Lyons told Lewis.
The 2x4 Ranch had been owned for years by the Carlton family, longtime Florida landowners. But in 2006, owner Dr. Barbara Carlton sold the place for roughly $50 million to a pair of Fort Myers developers, Joe and Tony Cameratta.
To buy it, the father-and-son team formed Charlee LLC and borrowed $52 million, primarily from Farm Credit Bank of Southwest Florida. They subsequently obtained state approvals to build up to 10,000 homes on the land.
But a year later, as Florida's heady real estate market began to sink, the Cameratta's leveraged deal went south. Charlee started receiving foreclosure notices.
In 2010, Farm Credit completed the foreclosure and tried to sell the ranch for $29 million, then $20 million.
Despite a glossy, 35-page brochure with color pictures of contented cows, a tree- lined road, maps -- even a list of the property's 20 working wells and their depth -- the bank received no offers.
Frustrated, in September 2011 Farm Credit set the ranch for auction.
Lyons and Lewis, meanwhile, made oral commission arrangements: Lyons with Farm Credit and Lewis with the Darts, through Schafer.
With two weeks before the property was to go under the gavel, Lyons scurried to arrange a showing. Together, she and Lewis answered a flurry of questions from Schafer.
But at auction, the Darts' bid was topped by a local farming family with Kentucky roots, said Don Rice, the chief executive of Farm Credit.
Schafer then advised Lewis that the Darts were still interested in property, and he asked Lewis to continue hunting, the Realtors' lawsuit stated.
But thanks to a long-standing Farm Credit policy -- that bidders were aware of in advance -- the sale wasn't over. The original borrower, the policy stated, still had 24 hours after the auction to match the winning bid -- with cash -- and retain ownership.
A little before noon the following day, Rice recalls, "they came in with the money."
When they found out, Lewis and Lyons concluded that the Darts had gotten together with the Fort Myers developers, paid Farm Credit off and acquired Charlee LLC.
"It was a loophole that the Darts exercised, and basically nobody was happy about it except the Camerattas and the Darts," Lyons said.
Schafer did offer the Realtor pair some consolation: He told them the Darts would pay them $25,000 plus their costs -- and nothing more, the pair's lawsuit stated.
After failing to get satisfaction from several demand letters, emails and phone calls, Lyons and Lewis sued in July.
Ironically, if the 2x4 Ranch transaction had had Realtors on both sides of it, it would be subject to an arbitration panel hearing under guidelines established by the Florida Association of Realtors.
In court, the issue over the commission could go either way, said Sylvia Golden Norris, a Sarasota attorney who specializes in real estate litigation.
Norris said the plaintiffs would most likely allege the Darts gained from "unjust enrichment."
"It would seem to me the unjust enrichment argument might have some meat to it," Norris said.
"It is basically saying, 'I offered you something. You accepted it. I expect to get paid.'"
But the lawsuit never got that far. Attorneys for Dart Container succeeded in transferring the case to federal court, in August.
That was an added expense the Realtors said they could not handle.
"For me to get a federal litigator, it is going to cost me $30,000 to $50,000 just as a retainer for expenses," Lewis said.
To save money, the pair hired Scott's older brother, Kurt, a retired attorney.
In late August, the Realtors persuaded the court to dismiss the case, without prejudice. They hope to refile the case soon -- again in circuit court in Sarasota -- and this time craft it in such a way that it cannot be transferred.


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This is my opinion of the mess the United States is in today.
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Inflation is still going up. Low wages, high cost of living, gas prices are up, and as for the big three automotive companies, they have been using foreign made parts for years. After the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) bill was signed into law, it opened the door for more foreign made parts to be shipped into our country. More jobs were lost. Both parties—Democrats and Republicans—are guilty of the NAFTA bill.
I get a big kick when two top Republicans, Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, cry Obama is raising taxes and losing jobs. Republicans say we can't afford it, running the country deep into debt. The Republicans seem to forget they had eight years of full control of the country.
When we had a financial collapse, the Bush administration created two wars, ran the country deep into debt and paid out the first $350 billion of the stimulus money to big businesses. Obama froze Social Security for two years, claiming inflation was under control. I don't think so.
A large number of overpaid personnel in the country are slowly running our country deeper in debt. Bureaucrats, education, advertising industry and celebrities. The pay structure in our country is way off balance.
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Angel Iglesias: This about my wife's co-worker who was murdered?
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Videoconferencing technology is reducing the distance that some patients have to travel for medical appointments.
The Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) allows a patient the opportunity to see a specialist and/or a clinical team for an initial assessment, follow up appointment, or therapeutic education, via a confidential videoconference. The technology is similar to a Skype or Face Time call, except this videoconference system is encrypted to protect privacy.
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Soaring pollution levels have prompted Tehran authorities to order a three-day holiday and encourage residents with the means to temporarily leave the city if possible.
Iran's Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi "made the appeal as her services recorded a 15 percent increase in hospital admissions in recent days by people suffering headaches, respiratory difficulties and nausea," Agence France Press reported Thursday.
"If Tehran's inhabitants are able to leave the city, it would be good for them to do so," Vahid Dastjerdi was quoted by Arman, the AFP said.
City authorities ordered Tehran schools and government offices closed most of the week to reduce traffic pollution, and the government to cancel a cabinet meeting.
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It doesn't matter how good the rest of this week's Gaming App of the Day apps were, we should have just dropped the mic and called it when Monday featured a hunting game that lets players target specific organs.
If I had been paying closer attention, I would have had Ashcraft save Deer Hunter Reloaded for Friday, to give great titles like Windowsill and Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy a fighting chance. Perhaps once the bullets run out and the world is finished shooting tasty virtual animals these two hidden gems will get their due.
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You Had Me At 'Shooting Astronauts With Cheeseburgers'
My favorite mobile games are those that pull me in so quickly that a week passes by before I notice I'm spending every idle moment with my iPad gripped in my hands playing the damn thing. Games like Draw Something and Scramble With Friends have been my mobile game drugs for the past few weeks. More »
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Rays finalize ALDS roster
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Tampa Bay Rays finalized their roster for the American League Division Series against Boston and, as expected, added a pair of pitchers.
The Rays kept only nine pitchers for the wild card game against Cleveland, opting to keep reigning Cy Young winner David Price and Jeremy Hellickson inactive for the one-game playoff.
Price, the Game 2 scheduled starter, and Hellickson were added for this round, joining Game 1 starter Matt Moore. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon has yet to announce his rotation past Saturday, but other starters kept on the 25-man unit were Chris Archer and wild card winner Alex Cobb.
The relievers include Hellickson, closer Fernando Rodney, lefty flamethrower Jake McGee, righty setup man Joel Peralta, righty long man Jamey Wright and lefties Alex Torres and Wesley Wright.
To open spots for the two pitchers, the Rays left catcher Chris Gimenez and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier off the roster for the ALDS.
Jose Lobaton and Jose Molina will be the catchers for this round, while the infield will once again consist of first baseman James Loney, Ben Zobrist at second, Yunel Escobar at shortstop and third baseman Evan Longoria.
The seven outfielders are Desmond Jennings, Wil Myers, Matt Joyce, David DeJesus, Sam Fuld, Kelly Johnson and Sean Rodriguez, who can also serve as a backup infielder if necessary. Delmon Young is again active as the designated hitter.


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Pena On Martin: "Very Happy To Have Him"
Via Wayne Coffey Monday:
The Yankees signed Martin last December, days after Cliff Lee left the pinstriped world wobbling by having the audacity to take somebody else's money. The move was treated as little more than a consolation prize, a kewpie doll the Yankees came home with after the grand prize had gotten away.
The consolation prize may turn out to be the Yankee's most important acquisition of the offseason. Martin could wind up being much more than someone keeping Jorge Posada's position warm for Jesus Montero.
To be honest, I and several others here were doing some head scratching when the Yankees signed Martin. And many of us were underwhelmed by the various reclamation projects that made the opening day roster, including Jones, Garcia, Chavez, and Colon. Granted, it's only been a dozen or so games, but Chavez has already contributed, and Garcia's first start was more than adequate, Bartolo has shown at least the ability to miss bats, and I have to agree with the assessment that Russell Martin's signing helps the team this year, on offense and defense. The Yanks might very well not be in first place right now without their contributions. Overall, midway through April, there have been some pleasant surprises from this group.


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This limited-edition offering includes a unique-to-each-edition Polaroid photogram that was made using the diecut cover of Early Recordings, which also accompanies this offer. Incorporating artist "interventions" each cover has been marked up and altered by the artist, as have the pages inside. Presented in a specially designed clamshell box, each edition is a truly one of kind and unique item. The clamshell is created with paper that has been randomly printed multiple times—"makeready sheets" that are usually discarded during the printing process. Remnants and scraps from the bookmaking process are also included within, further becoming an extension of Breuer's experimental practice. This edition is limited to twenty-five one-of-a-kind works of art.
Boldly experimental, Marco Breuer uses an extensive and continually evolving range of processes to extract abstract and visually compelling images from photographic paper. Breuer's work eviscerates the usual expectations of the cameraless image. The end results are exquisitely gorgeous and minimalist. The images function as "recordings" of the artist's actions, only the trace of impact and expended energy remain. Breuer's work has garnered significant critical acclaim worldwide.
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While most music fans would agree that Echo and the Bunnymen were one of the most important bands of the post-punk era with their moody, atmospheric songs helping to define the sound of the early 80s and influencing many other groups, there might be some discussion about which of their albums is the best. Many regard the lush, orchestral "Ocean Rain", which includes the legendary single "The Killing Moon", as their landmark release, and it is true that the PR campaign modestly claimed that it was "the greatest album ever made". The glacial "Porcupine" has some supporters, especially as it contains the band's first significant hits, "The Back of Love" and "The Cutter". Others might point to the incredible debut "Crocodiles", which blends innocence, humour, raw energy and tuneful melodies.
There is no doubt that these are all wonderful records, but for me, their finest work can indisputably be heard on "Heaven Up Here", the group's second album, which was released in 1981. The authoritative NME shared my opinion, naming it the best album of that year. Building on the youthful vim and vigour of "Crocodiles", it marks a huge step forward by a young band happy and willing to flex their musical muscles and showcase their growing confidence and ambition.
"Not a happy bunny"
Darker and more passionate than its psychedelic predecessor, it added mysticism and power to the mix – truly heaven sent. Although it's chock full of ideas, ranging widely across the aural spectrum, it's probably still the Bunnymen's most consistent album, coming across strongly as a cohesive whole. It's the record where the band really arrived at their own sound, with the pounding drums and slashing guitar only accentuating the poetry of the glorious songs. The air of mystery was emphasised by the iconic album cover, featuring the band silhouetted on a beach, standing in front of a menacing sky.
This is where the band established the brooding, atmospheric sound that would dominate their most mature work. Deep, emotional, ethereal, even otherworldly, this is highly evocative music that manages to convey a mood and render a picture (on the wall). There's an undeniable feeling of melancholy, which will satisfy those fans of gothic, glam (glum?) rock who like their singers to "paint it black", but, to answer the question posed in the Bunnymen's classic "Rescue", it's not just the blues they're singing.
"Hair, there and everywhere"
Of course, the group's focal point was the effortlessly hip singer Ian McCulloch, he of the pale skin, pouty lips, back-combed black hair, dark shades and long overcoat. Like a young Jim Morrison at the mike, he certainly looked like a rock star and boy could he talk. Nicknamed Mac the Mouth, the Liverpool lip was always his greatest fan ("Lairy across the Mersey") and he was renowned for his arrogance.
As they say in the trade, he gave good quote, as quick to deride his contemporaries, as he was to extol the brilliance of the Bunnymen: "I wasn't just going to be in a band, I was going to be in the best one. I was going to have the best voice and write the best words. And I was going to look great". To be fair, this attitude is shared by almost all of his fellow Scousers and was almost certainly exacerbated in McCulloch's case by the crippling shyness of his childhood, which made him "explode" when he realised that he could sing. In addition, his brash public persona is in marked contrast to the poetic sensitivity and sense of romance revealed in his songwriting.
"Stars are stars"
McCulloch's great self-belief is more than justified when you hear him singing with soaring abandon and passion throughout the album. His voice is extraordinarily strong and emotive, dripping with drama and pathos, as he delivers mysterious, cryptic lyrics to spine-tingling effect, especially on the majestic "A Promise", where his compelling, over the top vocal perfectly communicates the feeling of betrayal, as he vehemently laments, "You said nothing will change/We were almost near/Almost far/Down came the rain/But nothing will change/You promised". His singing style can be found somewhere between the plaintive monotone of Joy Division's Ian Curtis and the flamboyant yelp of The Cure's Robert Smith - with maybe a soupçon of U2's Bono thrown in. Whatever – it works.
However, it would be a huge mistake to dismiss the Bunnymen as a one man band, as the other musicians contributed at least as much as the brilliant singer. Indeed, according to McCulloch, "Heaven Up Here" should be considered guitarist Will Sergeant's album, as he was such a control freak during the recording. Even if he drove the arrangements, this does not result in any ego-tripping guitar solos, but a swirling larger-than-life sound with Sergeant's angular guitar shimmering above and cutting through the din like shards of glass. If anything, McCulloch's relationship with Sergeant was akin to that enjoyed by Jagger and Richards in their early days.
"The corridors of power"
A lot of the songs also revolve around the circular rhythms created by bassist Les Pattinson and, especially, the awe-inspiring drummer Pete de Freitas. Every track on this album features inventive drum patterns that were de Freitas' trademark signature. He casually switches from the hypnotic beat of "A Promise" to the explosive drumming of the title track. After his tragic death in a motorcycle accident in 1989, McCulloch described de Freitas with his usual understatement, though in this case the hyperbole was fully warranted, "It was the end of an era. He was the best drummer on the planet".
A real strength of this album is the way in which the Bunnymen work seamlessly together to shape each song's dynamics, the way they build to a crescendo in "Turquoise Days" ("Did you say knowledge?/Did you say prayer?/Did you say anything?/If not for good/If not for better/If not the way it is") being a prime example with tight interplay between lead and rhythm guitars. The music is so powerful that it gives McCulloch's vague, spiritual lyrics additional profundity, while the singer's words, in turn, reinforce the ominous nature of the music, though McCulloch typically mocked the idea that the band's sound could be contained in a single genre, "We're quasi-post-pre-punk, post-industrial, neo-psychedelic, angst croon, Sinatra punk, Dean Martin jazz. We're just the greatest band in the world".
"Cold comfort"
The album gets off to a vigorous start with a pair of mighty songs that are particularly effective in establishing the dramatic theme of restless, groovy energy that pervades throughout the album. The appropriately named "Show of Strength" opens affairs, immediately confirming that "Crocodiles" was no fluke, as Sergeant's prickly guitar sets the edgy, paranoid tone. The band move easily through the gears with an avalanche of sound effects reminiscent of a strong wind howling through the trees, while the bitter words aren't taking many prisoners either, "Your golden smile/Would shame a politician/Typically/I'll apologize next time/Bonds will break and fade/A snapping all in two/The lies that bind and tie/Come sailing out of you". Equally urgent is the darkly humorous "With a Hip", featuring funky guitar and machine–gun drumming, as McCulloch searches for answers, "Hold it in the light and see right through it/For God's sake, make a decision".
This is music with a big heart. It's about making you feel something more than making you think. McCulloch's integrity consistently shines through, especially in "Heaven Up Here", where all of his demons are exposed. Even as he tries to shake off his addiction to alcohol, he seeks relief from his pain and gives in to its dangerous pleasures, "The hammer on my chest was an abominable pain/The anvil on my belly was an abdominal strain/You got the bottle/Gonna take the bottle/Gonna take a sip".
"Return of the Mac"
Many of the songs hint at a world about to collapse, though any despair is somehow offset by the sheer energy coming forth from the band, as they match compelling music with bleak lyrics, not least in the utterly magnificent "Over the Wall", which many fans believe is the best thing they've ever done. It's a stunning tour de force, a triumphant epic whose magical music draws you into its web, with Reverend McCulloch singing with the dramatic fervour of a man performing an exorcism, "The man at the back has a question/His tongue's involved with solutions/But the monkey on my back/Won't stop laughing".
The futility of life is further explored in "The Disease", which walks along a truly desolate landscape, "As prospects diminish/As nightmares swell/Some pray for Heaven/While we live in hell". Just as reflective is the slow-burning "All My Colours", which sounds like a hymn, albeit one featuring tribal drums, as it considers the tragedy of being alive and vulnerable, "What do you say/When your heart's in pieces?/How do you play/Those cards in sequence?/That box you gave me burned nicely". The Bunnymen even echo (see what I did there?) Talking Heads in "It Was a Pleasure", as they address these problems, "Let's get rid of the shit/I know you like that, too/The stuff that undermines/The best of me and you".
"Fade Away and Radiate"
The gloom and doom were influenced by the likes of The Doors and the Velvet Underground, but the Bunnymen put a very modern spin on any trippy 60s psychedelia, as they blended in the anger and aggression of late 70s punk. However, it is clear that McCulloch's stage persona and even his singing voice owed a great deal to Jim Morrison and the talismanic chant of "zimbo, zimbo, zimbo …" in "All My Colours" started life as a tribute to The Doors' legendary frontman ("Jimbo"). In the LP's notes, McCulloch also admitted that he constantly had Velvet Underground songs in the back of his mind when recording the album.
While the overall mood may be one of sadness, there is also an uplifting feeling to the music that shines through the dark days. Any tragedy in the songs is always counter-balanced by a call to overcome, rather than wallow in misery. Even in the despondent "The Disease", there's a positive angle, "My life's the disease/That could always change/With comparative ease/Just given the chance". Ultimately, this is a record that turns its face to the light, though maybe only an autumnal glow rather than full-blown summer heat, closing with the relaxed "No Dark Things" and the relatively euphoric "All I Want", which is a celebration of desire for desire's sake, hinting at the future upbeat sound of "Ocean Rain" with its sweet songs of romance and cinematic imagery.
"Sergeant Rock (Is Going To Help Me)"
Echo and the Bunnymen always seemed destined for greatness, but were never quite as big as their stadium-playing rivals, U2 and Simple Minds, at least in terms of record sales, even though they were acknowledged as a much cooler band with their maverick instincts, uncompromising attitude and decision to play gigs in the strangest locations. They were indeed a superb live band, and we can be grateful that their breathtaking presence was so wonderfully transferred to "Heaven Up Here".
Although McCulloch's pretty boy looks seemed ready made for the MTV generation, the charge of the long coat brigade was no more successful than the British cavalry in the Crimean War. However, McCulloch does not seem too bothered, "We never had a game plan. It wasn't about the trophies or the yachts. We were very passionate about what we did and that's what always set us apart. It was the record company who tried to make out that we were under-achievers. We were no more under-achieving than Jimi Hendrix or The Doors".
"Lips Like Sugar"
Even though he never achieved world domination, there is no doubt that McCulloch was the most successful of Liverpool's mythical The Crucial Three, a short-lived collaboration featuring McCulloch, Julian Cope, Pete Wylie. Apart from the fantastic name, the venture did not produce anything with Cope and Wylie leaving to form The Teardrop Explodes and Wah! Heat respectively. They enjoyed some modest success, but did not leave a lasting impression like Echo and the Bunnymen.
But nothing lasts forever and the Bunnymen split up in 1988. Although the group appeared to be going from strength to strength, there were tensions under the surface. While they enjoyed numerous triumphs, the Bunnymen were beset by torment, tantrums and tragedy with de Freitas' fatal demise following close on the heels of McCulloch's somewhat less permanent departure. The magic was gone baby gone, but their huge influence lives on in countless bands today, such as The Coral, The Verve, Franz Ferdinand, British Sea Power, White Lies and even Coldplay.
"Purple Haze"
Located somewhere between anthemic grandeur and acerbic Scouse wit, the spiky edge of the splendid "Heaven Up Here" still stands up today as proudly as McCulloch's hairstyle, while time has not diminished one iota of its beautiful power. The Bunnymen would later reform, but this was the band in its glorious pomp. It was a show of strength, indeed. To return to the question of whether this is their best album, I can only agree with the Bunnymen's own words, "This is the one called Heaven/And this is the one for me".


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Had a great drive up the A68 last night
KJo wrote:Why wait till summer... Had a great drive up the A68 last night with the top down, love it!
IanH wrote:Had a great drive up the A68 last night
Ah, A90, M90, A8000, A68, A697 a frequent drive of mine and some nice bits of road. Welcome.
My 5 is hibernating and I'm not taking the angle grinder to my other car
KJo wrote:I love driving at night with the top down, nice feeling
As for driving in the rain... i've got caught a couple of times! altho was ok over about 40mph, otherwise wet heed!
KJo wrote:I've got an advanced driving type lesson in a couple of weeks (through knockhill), so looking forward to that
koolchef wrote:there was a small talk of maybe arranging to go to knockhill as they have a skid control track which would be ideal. let us know when your going so we can all go and laugh, i mean er.... watch... with video cameras and cake and tea and biscuits.....mmm
tho i am curious how old you are for the grandad comment?! or should it be granny?
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First Villa Beach Resort
145/1 Moo.1 T.Bantai,
Koh Phangan, Suratthani 84280
Ban Tai Beach
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First Villa Beach Resort is a friendly affordable resort nestled down the private beach at Baan Tai on the charming Phangan Island. Merely 15-minute ride, you will find Haad Rin, the venues for the legendary Full Moon Party, and the spectacular Haad Yao or Salad Beach on the west coast of island. Thong Sala Town lies within a few minutes as well as the port and several major hotspots for Half Moon and Black Moon parties. The beachfront bar and restaurant await your arrival with a wide selection of palatable food and beverages and stunning vista of the magnificent Gulf of Thailand. Facilities featured include swimming pool with Jacuzzi, massage and spa, motorbike and jeep rentals, around the island tours and excursions, and Wi-Fi internet access.
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Mar 25, 2018
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Хорошее расположение. Пляж не купабельный, но очень красивый, умопомрачительные закаты. Жили в вилле у бассейна. На мой взгляд, номера на втором этаже главного корпуса более уединенные. Ресторан при отеле очень дорогой. Номера хорошие, уборка ежедневная
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May 14, 2018
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Aug 16, 2016
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Отель необычный.Очень приветливый персонал, душевный, по домашнему принимают. Спасибо Вово. Номера большие, телевизор, кровати широкие, шкаф, холодильник, стол,стул. Не понравилось только белье на кровати, какое-то липкое и запах в туалете, а остальное все нормально. Прикольный соленый бассейн с видом на море и фигурки рядом с домиками.
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Aug 14, 2015
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Juste one word : wonderful !
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Aug 17, 2015
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Mar 15, 2015
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place was old. Some major low. the sea could not even swim in, it was dirty and not really fresh! The pool was not clean and it hade no chlorine in the pool. But the food whas good, a bit expensive though. and the staff were fantastic! but whit out Bobo the place whod be down long time ago.
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Good . no problems
Mar 21, 2015
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petter sleman
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Feb 27, 2015
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small and nice Resort! Bobo ist very funny and cool! Ban Tai is not the best location because of the beach, but very fast to everything...
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Mar 09, 2015
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Feb 21, 2015
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Great place and great service. Booboo is the best
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Feb 13, 2015
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We had a very pleasant stay there! Lovely garden, lovely owners. Especially Bobo!!! She was always there if we needed something, we felt like a visit at some family member or at a good friend s home, not like in a hotel. :) Room and the pool were also very nice and clean, just as the restaurant. Be prepared for the continous wind on that area! You will never be sweating during sunbathing. :) Make sure when arriving with taxi, that the driver takes you right to the hotel reception, otherwise you have to walk a long way on a dusty road with your bags.
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As First really nice Place. Directly on the Sea with view to Koh Samui. Nice Pool, wonderful Garden and all very friendly. It was nice time for us.
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sawadee.com is the best
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Jan 09, 2014
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Absolute fair for small money. The girl from reception, named bobo, is always busy to react to any customers wishes. we come back. For sure
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Nice accomodation with a kindly Family Service. Don t miss to meet Beau-Bo which is a great host. Enjoy the funny preaparation of the fullmoon-Party in the Hotel by painting your Body. But don t go there over New Year, more expensive than normaly (up to 400%).
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We had no Problem, everything worked out very well.
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The villa facing straight to pool & beach is the best!
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First Villa Beach Resort,
Koh Phangan
Thank you for choosing us and welcome to the new
"First Villa Beach Resort!"
In our beach resort we are combining modern comfort with authentic Thai family atmosphere.
Restaurant with tasty food, swimming pool with a beach bar, massage everything right here for your perfect holidays on our amazing island. New owners and staff are ready to help you with everything you need.
Totally we have 30 rooms: you can choose between bungalows or hotel rooms, but all with A/C, TV., mini bar, safe box and hot shower (Bathtub in most of rooms).
:: Standard Small Room - 4 Units ::
Standard Room with garden view: Double or Twin bed, amenities for your comfort included: A/C, bathroom, Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. These are the smallest room , we have at the resort by size. For 2 Persons.
:: Superior Garden Room - 6 Units ::
Room with Garden View, amenities for your comfort included: A/C, bathroom, Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. For 2 - 3 Persons. Room rate is for 2 persons; Extra person will be charged 300 baht/person.
:: Standard Bungalow - 6 Units ::
Garden View Bungalow with Double or Twin bed, amenities for your comfort included: A/C, bathroom, Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. For 2 Persons.
:: Beach Front Bungalow - 6 Units ::
Bungalow is located right on the beach, overlooking swimming pool & sea amenities for your comfort included : A/C, bathroom, Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. For 2 persons.
:: Deluxe Room - 4 Units ::
Sunset Balcony Room is located above our restaurant. These rooms have balcony looking out to the sea, amenities for your comfort included: A/C, bathroom, Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. For 2 - 3 Persons. Room rate is for 2 persons; Extra person will be charged 300 baht/person.
:: Room 2 Double Beds - 2 Units ::
Superior Family Room can accommodate up to 4 guests. No extra bed is available for this room type, amenities for your comfort included: A/C, bathroom ,Free Wi-Fi in room and public area, TV, Safe, Mini bar and balcony. For 4 Persons.
No kettle in the room, hot shower use electricity from solar cell systems then heat can not immediately.
Enjoy our delicious cuisine in the beach front restaurant. To make your vacation healthier our fried food is made with Cholesterol - Free Oil with many ecology ingredients: herbs & spices, garlic, pepper, ginger, chili every Friday we have open buffet with variety of B.B.Q., salad and snacks for reasonable price.
Facilities of "First Villa" includes swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, sun loungers and more.
Swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi
Internet access and free Wi-Fi
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Jeeps and motor bikes for rent
Free private parking (Reservation is not needed)
Credit card accepted: Master card and Visa card
Soccer field behind the resort
Baan Tai beach is a central location for travelers, who want to explore the island. You can easily arrange a taxi 24 hours or rent motorbike or car. In 15 minutes ride there are Haad Rin (Full Moon beach), Haad Yao or Haad Salad (West part of island) and Chaloklum (North). In few minutes are the Thong Sala town and port and few of the most famous festival spots, such as a "Half Moon" or "Black Moon"
We are only 15 minutes by taxi to aad Rin (Full Moon Party Place) and we have
24 hours taxi service available.
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text: NJ Youth Soccer's Young Olympians (2004) and Club NJYS (2005) Festival Sends Top Players to play the Red Bulls RDS Tweet Former MetroStar and NJYS ODP player Tab Ramos © HARRISON, N.J. (April 28, 2016) ― NJ Youth Soccer celebrated its Young Olympians Festival with more than 300 premier U-11 and U-12 players. From this event, select boy players will be chosen to play in a scrimmage with the New York Red Bulls Regional Development School (RDS) and select girls will scrimmage with NJ Youth Soccer State Cup champions. LEARN MORE: Red Bulls Regional Development School These specially selected athletes had the unique opportunity to compete in a small-sided game format with top talent and further their soccer education with presentations by top professional soccer players and managers. "Our Young Olympians and Club NJYS Festival brings together talented 10 and 11-year-old players from around the Garden State," Mike Petke, NJYS Director of ODP and Player Development said. "This player-centered competition is designed to provide a fun, positive and challenging day of soccer." The boys' event in Marlboro was highlighted by a visit from Tab Ramos, former NJYS ODP, U.S. National Team star, MLS All-Star, World Cup veteran and member of the NJ Youth Soccer and National Soccer Hall of Fame. As the current coach of the U.S. Men's Under-20 National Team, Ramos educated players about the importance of individual practice, mental toughness, being confident and leading a life of strong character. REGISTER: Red Bulls Camps and Training The girls' event in Wall was complimented by a visit from Christy Holly, head coach of Sky Blue FC, who led his team to a hot start by handing the Seattle Reign their first ever home defeat. Holly spoke to players about the incredible tradition of women's soccer in New Jersey, the strength of NJ players on his current roster, and the significance of setting goals. About Red Bulls Youth Programs: The New York Red Bulls maintain one of the premier youth development programs in the United States, committed to identifying and developing talent in the tri-state area. The Red Bulls player development system is a multi-layered program that provides professional support at all levels of the game. Each level of the player development pyramid has been structured to provide the best development opportunities to players, coaches and youth soccer organizations. Within the local community, programs are offered for players of all ages and abilities. For players with outstanding ability, there is an opportunity to progress from the grassroots training programs to the Regional Development School, then on to the academy teams and, ultimately, to the Red Bulls professional team. Red Bulls academy teams are consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation. Red Bulls players make regular appearances in U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams and NCAA Division I programs. For more information about Red Bulls academy and training programs, visit RedBullsAcademy.com. About NJ Youth Soccer Association: New Jersey Youth Soccer, a 501(c) (3) organization affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, is comprised of more than 150,000 players from 5 to 19-years-old; 40,000 coaches; and thousands of volunteers. Members collectively support the sport of soccer through training, practice, competition and the spirit of good sportsmanship. The association features recreational, travel soccer programs at multiple skill levels; Olympic Development Programs (ODP); tournaments including the National Championship series; coach and referee training and certification programs; and TOPSoccer, a program for children with special needs. The New Jersey U.S. Youth Soccer ODP provides training and competitive programs for players of the highest caliber for the purpose of increasing the success of the U.S. National Teams. To learn more about NJ Youth Soccer tournaments, visit njyouthsoccer.com. Back to news


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The ministry mission statement is: Imagine No Malaria is an extraordinary effort of the people of The United Methodist Church, putting faith into action to end preventable deaths by malaria in Africa, especially the death of a child or a mother.
Imagine No Malaria (Advance Special #3021190) The Illinois Great Rivers Conference has begun its campaign to raise between $2.3 and $3.5 million over the next three ...
Every 60 seconds, malaria claims a life in Africa. Millions of lives, needlessly lost each year. A continent. Entire nations…slipping away. Slipping through life ..
[the preceding are some texts with links on Imagine No Malaria campaign as a result of a search on Bing]
If you do a search on the internet using the phrase, "Imagine No Malaria," you will be amazed at the results which come forth. Links, links, and more links in this very high profile campaign which is directed toward eliminating the deadly disease of malaria in the continent of Africa.
As noted in one of the texts associated with a link, The United Methodist Church, has been very deeply involved the past few years since this issue attracted attention within the denomination. The bishops, district superintendents, pastors, lay persons, children and youth have become greatly involved. The conferences have rallied to raise a huge amount of money for the cause.
My wife and I have given support to the cause in the past. Certainly this is something that not only needs attention but action also required in order to eliminate the killer.
In one of the quotes above mention is made that every 60 seconds malaria claims a life in Africa. Then following that, "Millions of lives, needlessly lost each year." If the first statement about 1 life every 60 seconds is accurate, then the second statement is not. At rate of 1 every 60 seconds there would be 525,000 fatalities in a year's time of 365 days! That is hardly a "millions" figure, wouldn't you say?
As the campaign against malaria goes on there is another major issue and a possible slogan which is intentionally avoided in The United Methodist Church. You will not hear a bishop even quietly mention it in a very low volume whisper and the Council of Bishops will not publicly make a high profile statement, nor will their respective conferences pass aggressive resolutions about this thing which is nothing less than an abomination in the sight of Almighty God!
How about a campaign that holds high the slogan, "Imagine No Abortions?" One that is emphasized by the Council of Bishops with the same enthusiasm as they promote "Imagine No Malaria?" Tee shirts with "Imagine No Malaria" printed on them have been worn in a number of the annual conferences when they have been in session. How about printing up shirts that say, "Imagine No Abortions," and wear those during the annual meetings of the delegates?
On statistics, consider this - it was noted that there is 1 death every 60 seconds from malaria in Africa. In the United States, double that and then some -- in less than 1 minute's time 2 unborn children are intentionally mutilated and murdered as a result of a conspiracy between a pregnant female and a fellow who makes the absurd claim that he is a "doctor!" Isn't it the purpose of training a doctor to prepare him/her to use skills to enhance and preserve human life rather than deliberately destroy it?
That means more than 1,050,000 unborn children have been destroyed in a year's time in the "land of the free and the home of the brave" -- a nation in which historical documents point out that all persons should have "the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!"
The bloody track record in the United States at this point in time (November 2012) is almost 55 million unborn children since some black robed people in Washington DC made the unholy and very deadly decision that it is a "constitutional right" for a female to dispatch her unborn child in pieces before he/she is born.
Ask a United Methodist bishop, or a district superintendent, or a conference official about malaria in Africa and be prepared for an extended conversation about the horrors of this thing, how so many are dying because of it, and what United Methodists are doing to eradicate it -- than ask about abortion and witness a sudden case of lock-jaw striking without warning! At the very best will come forth some words possibly that attempt in a feeble fashion to say, "It's a very complicated issue." Yeah, sure! There are a few of us (probably a very few) that do not see the dismemberment of a child whom God is forming in the womb (Jeremiah 1:4,5) as a complicated issue to be debated!
No, it is most unlikely there will ever come forth a bold, courageous, and confrontational statement about the "shedding of innocent blood" (to use God's words for this) and the fact that it has to stop or our republic will experience the devastating judgment of an angry God.
United Methodist silence on the subject will continue and the practice of destroying the unborn will continue -- that is, until Jesus Christ intervenes in His personal return to this planet and then the motto, "Imagine No Abortions," will become a reality in all nations around the world -- a lot of other good things are going to happen at that time also, simply because He has taken full control.
This commentary is stated by Clayton D. Harriger, United Methodist pastor who is a retired elder and member of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Presently serving as pastor of Gipsy Christian Church in Gipsy, Pennsylvania.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with You. --- Psalm 139:14-18


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Tonight at Six: coping with peanut allergies
Researchers looking at new treatments
Millions of American children and adults suffer from some type of nut allergy; now researchers are exploring a new technique to try and combat what has become an epidemic.
Sarah Southworth is like any other 10-year-old girl. She is a fifth-grader at Wentworth School in Scarborough, but she is highly allergic to peanuts and tree nuts.
"So on her second birthday, she had a little piece of candy with peanut in it and she had an immediate reaction," said Southworth's mother, Susan Trego.
Trego said her daughter also had another allergic reaction when she was 3 that landed her in the hospital.
"It was the eyes, the nose, the itchy ears, the abdomen was painful. The throat was closing," said Trego. "It was always nuts are dangerous. It didn't matter what nut or peanut, it was dangerous. So when she was older I educated her, I teach her, she learned how to read she reads the ingredients, she's her own advocate," she added.
Now Southworth knows what to do if exposed to nuts. She grabs her EpiPen.
"You take it out of the case, you take off the blue top and stab it in your thigh and you hold it was ten seconds. I'll always keep this with me, just in case anything bad happens," said Southworth.
She is among the 1.3 million children in the United States who suffer from peanut allergies.
Dr. Marguerite Pennoyer, who is an allergy specialist, said there are numerous opinions as to why so many people are allergic to nuts.
"This is a disease of developing countries. You don't see this rate of allergy in third-world countries, so it really is, we think, cleaner environments, more antibiotic use, more changes in the general bacteria that we carry in our bodies," said Pennoyer.
It is called the hygiene hypothesis.
Tonight on News 8 at Six, learn about new research aimed at helping people who deal with this dangerous allergy on a daily basis.


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Q&A: Ralston Valley's Dan Skipper talks about his Arkansas commitment
Ralston Valley offensive tackle Dan Skipper, who is 6-foot-10 and 295 pounds, switched his commitment from Tennessee to Arkansas on Monday.
Skipper originally committed to Tennessee in June but started evaluating his options when the Vols fired coach Derek Dooley in November.
He narrowed his list to five schools earlier this month and then went on a spurt of official visits. Skipper went to Arkansas from Jan. 17-19, Ohio State on Jan. 19-21 and Ole Miss on Jan. 25-27. He earlier had visited Michigan (Dec. 14) and Tennessee (Sept. 21).
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Fiction review: Day of the Dragons, episodes 1 & 2
Publisher: Penny Gaff Publishing
reviewed by Leanne Tough
Another triumph for Penny Gaff Publishing, this time delivered by author P.S. Chambers. Day of the Dragons: Girl in the Corner and Day of the Dragons: Ballroom Blitz are two novella-length stories in the Clockhaven Chronicles series produced by Penny Gaff but in a very different style to A Drop of the Venom by Andrew McCurdy that I reviewed earlier this year. They are the first two in a four-part serialisation. Once again, the reader is presented with beautiful illustrations and gorgeous 'antiqued' pages, showing just how ebooks should be done, making up for the loss of that delightful paper book smell. (And at no more than $1.99 per epic tale, one can't argue.) Then there's the stories themselves: plenty of action, adventure, and twists in all the right places.
Both stories follow Stanislaus Pulaski, an American engineer whose success gets him more than he bargained for. Episode one sees him on the peaceful island of Curacao, transforming from indentured genius-engineer to unwitting hero caught up in a bitter conflict between the Empire and the rebels within. Episode two finds our hapless hero still caught up in situations beyond his ken, helped (or rather hindered) by his friends and still determined to continue his own work. Plus, the author throws a little romance and a lot of excitement into the bargain.
I'd highly recommend that you download them, curl up with your tablet, and enjoy. Preferably with a strong cup of tea to steady your nerves–though I can't promise it won't go cold.


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Economic & Strategy Viewpoint
April 2016
Global update: Panic over, what's next? (page 2)
Markets have regained their risk appetite following action by central banks, a firming in commodity prices and evidence that the tail risks of a US recession and of a China hard landing are not materialising.
Going forward we will need to see greater evidence of stronger activity for the rally to continue; however, this is also likely to bring the Federal Reserve back into play, posing a challenge for investors.
UK: The risks of Brexit (page 7)
As the Brexit debate rages and referendum approaches, we assess the risk of the UK voting to leave the EU and the potential impact on the UK economy.
The EU is the UK's largest trading partner and a key source of foreign direct investment along with a major source of migrants.
In the near-term, a vote to leave the EU in June would hit both foreign sourced and domestic investment, while we forecast UK consumers to cut spending as confidence is dented. Assuming sterling falls further, net trade may make a positive contribution, but the overall impact would be lower growth and higher inflation compared to our baseline forecast.
In the long-term, the impact on the UK economy will be determined by how much access to the single market the UK manages to retain, how migration flows are impacted by government policy, and how much the UK government manages to save in subscription costs.
Most studies offer a range of scenarios concluding that the most likely outcome would be lower long-term growth compared to remaining in the EU.
Emerging markets: time to buy? (page 19)
The recent emerging markets rally has piqued interest in the asset class again, but to us little fundamental seems to have changed. The time will come to buy emerging markets again, but not yet.
Views at a glance (page 23)
A short summary of our main macro views and where we see the risks to the world economy
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I have to do this assignment, and its really weird and complicated, so ill save you that. But I need to read multiple lines of input into an array, the first line of input gives me the number of lines that will follow it, so I dont count that. I have code set up, but it doesnt seem to get all of the lines. Its missing one. Not really sure whats wrong with it.
import java.util.*; public class Mastermind { public static void main(String [] args) { Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in); System.out.println("Please enter a number followed by that number of guesses: "); int numL = Integer.parseInt(in.next()); String [] guess = new String [numL]; //guess [0] = in.nextLine(); int c = 0; while (in.hasNextLine() && c < numL) { guess[c] = in.nextLine(); c++; } for (int i = 0; i < numL; i++) { System.out.println(guess[i]); } } }
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|iGetter v2.8.8 for Mac OS X released
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There's nothing worse than a person who thinks he can do no wrong, especially when that person does many things wrong.
In other words, there's nothing worse than a California voter.
A new report from the Public Policy Institute of California shows that California voters, despite their direct participation in creating California's famously broken governing and budget systems, persist in thinking they know what they're doing in making decisions.
Local news from across Southern California
This overconfidence exists in voters across the ideological spectrum and across party lines. Big majorities prefer to make decisions through California's initiative process than through the governor and the legislature.
That's nuts. And it's proof all by itself that voters don't understand what's going on.
California's initiative process is the most inflexible in the world. When you make policy by initiative, you essentially must be right -- because it's next to impossible to change something done by initiative in California. Changes usually require another vote of the people -- which requires big money. When the legislature and governor make a policy change, they can go back and tweak it.
As a result, most of the things that don't work in California are permanent constitutional amendments or initiatives -- and were put in place by voters.
Just look at this November's ballot. Virtually every initiative that's on the ballot is there because of decisions voters previously made. Why? Because voters have put in place restrictions that require more action by voters to undo them or work around them.
If voters had left lawmakers alone, they'd have gotten better results.
For example, the state would probably have a budget that is closer to balanced, and more manageable, if legislative majorities could act. But voters have established, protected and expanded supermajority protections on all sorts of tax and spending issues. They've voted for borrowing and spending mandates that add to the budget, while supporting revenue limitations that make it hard to pay for those things.
All the rules and restrictions make it next to impossible for the legislature to act. The result? Voters face four tax and budget measures on this year's ballot -- three of which tie the hands of lawmakers further, and thus ensure that more decisions go to voters.
Without supermajority requirements, Democrats would have raised taxes to balance the budget already. Instead, unable to get a supermajority for taxes, they've used debt and gimmicks to paper over budget deficits. And they've voted to put to the voters an initiative, Prop 30, to raise taxes temporarily.
Prop 30's taxes are temporary -- which means they won't fix the structural budget deficit -- precisely because voters -- who think they know what they're doing -- don't like permanent taxes.
Of course, most voters don't understand this situation. They persist in blaming the legislature for inaction and for the results of decisions the voters themselves made. There's a basic loss of contact with reality here -- a set of false beliefs that voters hold onto regarding what is happening in California and what their real role in the state's problems is.
There is a clinical term for this condition. It's called psychosis.


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To better understand and protect the dolphins and wildlife in Monkey Mia and Shark Bay through research.
The Shark Bay Dolphin Project
In 1982, American researchers Richard Connor and Rachel Smolker flew half-way around the world to capitalize on a unique opportunity in a remote bay in Western Australia. There, at the Monkey Mia beach, was a small group of wild bottlenose dolphins that would swim right into shore to be hand-fed by humans.
From these few animals, their research quickly expanded to include hundreds of Shark Bay dolphins, and their visit in turn led to the establishment in 1984 of an extensive long-term study of the population, carried out by an international team of scientists from prestigious institutions in Australia, Europe, and North America. The long-term records of the animals are currently managed in a database at Georgetown University that is a collaboration between biologist Dr. Janet Mann and computer scientist Dr. Lisa Singh.
The dolphins of Monkey Mia beach provide a unique window into dolphin society. In return, research has helped protect these dolphins by providing basic information and demonstrating the effects of provisioning on wild animals. This research has had a considerable impact on local and international management policies pertaining to dolphin-focused tourism.
The research now encompasses thousands of hours of systematic data collection in the field and many more in the lab. Hundreds of dolphins are surveyed and cataloged each year. Their behavior, ecology, genetics, development, communication, social structure, predators, and prey are all being researched at Monkey Mia, making this one of the most important dolphin research sites world-wide. What's more is this is all accomplished non-invasively, without tagging or capturing the dolphins.
Since dolphins live such a long time, at least until their early 40s, even simple facts, such as the number of calves born to a female in her lifetime, require decades of study. We look forward to future research and discoveries.
Cover Photo Credits: Dolphins underwater - Ewa Krzyszczyk, Beaching dolphin - Alessandro Ponzo, Dolphin with fish - Alessandro Ponzo, Sunset - Yi-Jiun Jean Tsai, Leaping dolphin - Simon Allen


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Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Yield: 4 x approx. 5.75 oz servings
Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook linguine 5 minutes in boiling water.
Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes. Add snow peas; continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is tender. Drain.
Return pasta mixture to pan. Stir in salmon and half-and-half. Reduce heat to low; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Add Parmesan cheese; toss to coat pasta. Sprinkle with green onions. Season to taste with cracked black pepper.
* If fat-free half-and-half is unavailable, can replace with regular.
** Regular smoked salmon can replace hot-smoked, if desired.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.