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Do you like the look of a hardwood floor but have a toothpick budget? Do you dream of marble entryways, but right now the only affordable marbles are the ones your kids are playing with?
Don’t worry. Creative flooring solutions are available to those who are willing to take a chance and let their imaginations go.
Designers are using cutting-edge ideas that are affordable, durable and attractive.
Newport Beach interior designer Nancy Duesenberg experiments with floors the way other people experiment with wall paint. The floors in her home are covered with thrown granite, marble, mosaics, limestone and Mexican pavers. The most unusual one, however, is the living room floor that is made of plywood, a combination of wood and synthetic glue that is flexible, strong and virtually unwarpable.
“Originally we had carpeting in the living room, but . . . it was a maintenance problem,” she says. “We wanted a particular look: quiet and soft, with a loft feel to it since we have the brick walls and the view of the Back Bay. Plus we wanted the room funky and less predictable. We’d already been through the all-white look where people were afraid to sit down and relax because they might get something dirty.”
By using plywood over plywood, Duesenberg got the look of a hardwood floor at a much more affordable price. “You can get bare, basic plywood for about $12 a sheet, which usually measures about 4 feet by 8 feet, in thicknesses of one-quarter, one-half or three-quarter inches. What you see here is the basic, complete with printing on it. I would say this is about a quarter of the cost of a hardwood floor.”
Duesenberg points out, however, that plywood can go as high as $45 a sheet if it’s of maple or birch. Those woods can give a room a very sophisticated look, especially if each piece is hand-picked so that there are no knot holes, printing or other flaws.
But even at the top end, plywood is still less expensive than other wood floors. If you don’t like the big sheets, plywood can be cut into 4-foot-by-4-foot squares, or even long strips.
“I think with plywood you can be much more versatile than with any other flooring right now,” Duesenberg says. “For example, you could cut 4-foot-by-4-foot squares and then cut six-inch wide pickets around them and stencil designs on the pickets. Or you could cut expensive wood into small squares to set into the plywood.”
Duesenberg suggests butt-joining the wood with each piece tight against each other, since nails, brads or screws won’t hold in the edges of the plywood. Or plywood can be nailed down in other parts of the wood so that nails don’t show.
For her home, Duesenberg put a fruitwood stain on the plywood, but any color stain works. Plywood can also be painted after any gaps in the edges of the panels have been filled in with wood putty or spackling compound. Apply a clear varnish finish if a more traditional look is desired.
Some of Duesenberg’s other flooring ideas are mixing limestone with slate and mosaics. Stone mixed with wood, stenciling a traditional hardwood floor and painting floors with harlequin prints or flowers are other suggestions.
Laurie Crogan, an artist/designer of inlay floors, has also been experimenting with different ideas in flooring. What she devised are one-of-a-kind floors using VCT (vinyl composition tile), terrazzo tile (marble chips and stone in a base of resin), cork and linoleum, which is made from cork and linseed oil.
“I’m a self-taught artist who was bored with the usual materials, so I developed this idea of cutting linoleum or vinyl into patterns and installing them on the floor,” says Crogan, who lives in Los Angeles.
When working with a client, Crogan draws four renderings of potential designs. The design depends on the architecture of the building and whether the home or business owner wants a traditional, whimsical, formal or neoclassical style, among others.
“Doing this job requires a lot of mechanical ability,” says Crogan. “I was lucky because my father was a builder who wanted sons and only had daughters. Because of that I grew up around tools and building equipment.”
After the design is agreed upon, Crogan measures the space and then draws the design to scale. “I design exactly on a grid system so I know where each tile will be placed. I then go to my studio and cut the tiles and number them so that when I get on the job site I can install them like a jigsaw puzzle. It helps that I have a jewelry background, so I know how to cut materials accurately.”
Crogan has done restoration work on some arts-and-crafts-style homes in Anaheim that have linoleum floors and has designed the commercial floor for Salon 218 in Huntington Beach using vinyl composition tile that is inexpensive and almost indestructible. Because the hair salon is near the ocean, Crogan incorporated vinyl waves, amorphous shapes and even a little green frog into the floor. In the facial salon, rectangles of different colors of vinyl were used to create a border.
She has created floors that look like abstract paintings, floors that resemble marble and cork floors that have a wood look to them. “Cork for flooring is very popular in Japan and Europe,” says Crogan. “I restored part of the cork floor in the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles recently. It’s an excellent material because it is long-lasting and it is great for soundproofing.”
Another flooring idea is painting concrete to resemble wood, stone, brick or marble. Mary Ann Ford of Painted Creations in Newport Beach recently completed painting a 2,600-square-foot concrete floor in an Italian-style villa to look as if it were made of marble.
“It’s a long process,” says Ford. “I start by using acid all over the floor to etch the concrete. The acid makes the concrete porous and gets rid of any dirt so the paint won’t peel off later on.”
After the floor dries, she applies a primer paint and then four to seven different related colors. “Adding the different colors is the hardest part,” she says. “It’s impossible to teach. You just have to have a sense of how the finished product will look.”
When applying the paint, Ford keeps in mind the traffic patterns of the floor and where light shines or where it’s dark. The paint is altered accordingly. “I also try to think about how a stone or marble cutter would cut the material. I want it to look authentic.”
In the house she recently painted, the concrete was diamond cut into blocks and then she painted each block separately.
“I add water-based varnish to the latex paint I use, and I apply the paint with sponges so you don’t see any brush marks,” she says. After the painting is done, she puts two to three coats of varnish over the whole floor.
“Besides costing about half of what a marble floor would, these floors are strong. You could run a herd of elephants through it and it wouldn’t be harmed,” she says.
Besides the marble-like floor, Ford has painted concrete to look like used brick, limestone and flagstone. “I liked that one because I painted little sprigs of grass growing between the stones and added some little ladybugs,” says Ford.
The common thread running through all of these floor ideas is the affordability and the uniqueness of each one.
“These floors let people live in and enjoy their houses,” says Duesenberg. “It’s good to get away from the ‘model home’ mentality. People are getting much more creative.”


A scenic segment of state highway is looking for a new home.
A section of Old Sibley Memorial Highway, overlooking the Minnesota River Valley and Fort Snelling in Mendota Heights, is up for adoption as the Minnesota Department of Transportation prepares to disown it as a state highway.
Because neither Mendota Heights nor Dakota County has stepped up to take in the orphaned mile, MnDOT is considering closing off a section and removing pavement at the halfway point to make the land part of Fort Snelling State Park.
The north and south ends of the road -- which both connect with Hwy. 13 -- would remain open to serve two businesses and a church.
This and other ideas are still under discussion by MnDOT, the city of Mendota Heights, Dakota County and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. A firmed-up proposal will be presented to the public at an open house this summer at a date yet to be set, said Lynn Clarkowski, MnDOT's south area manager.
Old Sibley Memorial Highway was originally part of Hwy. 13. In the 1990s, MnDOT rebuilt and rerouted Hwy. 13 and Old Sibley was left behind.
"This is a redundant piece of roadway. It is not acting as a state highway," and it creates unnecessary expense for the state, Clarkowski said. "It's really been acting as a local road."
Normally MnDOT reassigns old roads when it builds a new road, but for some reason that did not happen with Old Sibley, Clarkowski said. It came to MnDOT's attention when it reached a routine cycle for paving.
Following the river bluff line, Old Sibley runs past the Big Rivers Regional Trail scenic overlook, which offers a panoramic view of water, valley and sky. The road is also home to two businesses: Hudson Trucking Co. and LCS Inc., a manufacturing firm.
And it is the route by which Mendota Heights police respond to emergencies on the trail and at the businesses.
Mendota Heights' preference is that the road stay open on MnDOT's budget.
"Old Sibley Memorial Highway not only provides access to the views and wildlife in the beautiful Fort Snelling State Park but it also is an important historical feature that commemorates the location of key treaty agreements between the federal government and Native American tribal leaders," Mendota Heights City Council members said in a recent letter to legislators.
"The city of Mendota Heights wishes to have a drivable roadway remain open and passable for its current length with the state of Minnesota retaining maintenance responsibility for the roadway."
It would be a hardship for the city to take over the plowing and maintenance of the road because the city already has 71 miles of streets to care for with a staff of five, City Engineer John Mazzitello said.
Susan Stotts, owner of LCS, said that her firm has been on the highway since 1950 and that she opposes closing the road.
"It's a hugely traveled road," she said. "There is a big trucking firm next door to me, and we have lots and lots of semis ourselves."
Even if only the midsection of the road were closed, Stotts is not keen on the idea. "We don't want people in our parking lot trying to turn around because they can't get through any more.''
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We are 5 minutes walk from the center of Arco and 15 by bike from Lake Garda.
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Definitely contributes to this great success the mild climate of Lake Garda, which allows climbing throughout the year. Hundreds of walls to climb, at all levels of difficulty, are perfectly equipped and allows you to climb safely. All athletes can find many walls to suit their features.
Another plus of climbing in our mountains is the beauty of the nature: you can always enjoy a breathtaking view, mix of mountain and Mediterranean flora. In moments of staging, one is immersed in lush flora from the striking contrast of colors, from dark green of cypress and the shining of bay until the glaucous green of the olive.
Lake Garda is one of spectacular and most technical race courses. The winds that regularly blowis, make possible to organize regattas with the certainty of fun for racers and spectators.
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By Ryan Roth
In the bustling world of technology, hardly a day goes by without some company announcing its foray into the expansive realm of artificial intelligence (AI). With the surge in AI interest, the line between genuine innovation and fleeting tech trends has become increasingly blurred. Recently, a press release from MetAlert, Inc. (MLRT) caught my attention, touting their ambitious plans for integrating AI into their wearable healthcare technologies. Skepticism arose: Is this another run-of-the-mill AI announcement, or could MetAlert be on the verge of something groundbreaking?
My cynicism was not unfounded. The healthcare tech landscape is awash with claims of “revolutionary” advancements, making it an arduous task to discern the genuinely transformative from the transient. With MetAlert’s promise to embed AI into their wearable devices, it seemed to be another company hopping on the AI bandwagon.
Taking a Deeper Look
Peeling back the layers, I started with MetAlert’s flagship products – notably, the GPS SmartSole® and the RoomMate 3D infrared fall detection system. The Company’s established reputation in location-sensitive health monitoring devices and wearable technology solutions, along with a large data set collected daily from dozens of countries was impressive. These devices, designed to capture data in real-time, already offer valuable insights. So where does AI come into play?
The AI Difference
While many companies infuse AI into their platforms for improved analytics, MetAlert’s vision stretches beyond. Their integration aims to harness this real-time data to provide predictive analytics—a proactive approach that could potentially preempt significant medical incidents. The mere thought of predicting health disturbances before they escalate is riveting. This isn’t just about improving the status quo; it’s about revolutionizing patient care.
As my research deepened, it became evident that MetAlert isn’t merely incorporating AI for the sake of it. Their initiative signifies a belief in a transformative healthcare approach. The world has witnessed the benefits of wearable tech in real-time health monitoring, but the ability to foresee potential health issues and take preventive measures? That’s a game-changer.
Conclusion: A Believer is Born
In the end, the skeptic in me had to admit: MetAlert’s strategy appears more than just another AI announcement. Their commitment to utilizing data that is being collected all over the world from numerous devices, combined with leveraging AI to provide deeper health insights and offer timely alerts, holds the potential to reshape the future of healthcare. With an industry projected to reach an astounding $63 billion by 2025, their AI-enhanced wearable tech approach could very well place MetAlert at the forefront of genuine healthcare innovation.
Time will ultimately reveal the full impact of MetAlert’s AI integration. Yet, if their past endeavors are anything to go by, the future looks promising, and the realm of healthcare might be on the cusp of an AI-fueled revolution. More on MetAlert (MLRT) at www.metalert.com

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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – A new state-run monoclonal antibody treatment site will open Tuesday in Englewood.
Governor Ron DeSantis made a visit to the site where he announced its opening during an afternoon news conference. The governor also announced Alachua and St. Lucie counties were also getting the state-run treatment sites that will open Tuesday as well.
Each treatment site will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and have the capacity to serve more than 300 patients a day, Governor DeSantis said. The Englewood site will be located at the Englewood Charlotte Public Library, 3460 North Access Road.
Here’s a full list of Florida’s monoclonal antibody treatment sites:
- Fellowship Church, 16916 Northwest U.S. Highway 441 in High Springs
- Englewood Charlotte Public Library, 3460 North Access Road in Englewood
- Havert L. Fenn Center, Virginia Avenue in Fort Pierce
- Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 East 15th Street in Panama City
- Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Road in Merritt Island
- C.B. Smith Park, 900 North Flamingo Road in Pembroke Pines
- Jacksonville Public Library, 304 North Main Street in Jacksonville
- Kings Forest Park, 8008 East Chelsea Street in Tampa
- Old Bonita Springs Library, 26876 Pine Avenue in Bonita Springs
- Manatee Memorial Hospital Complex, 206 2nd Street East in Bradenton
- Tropical Park, 7900 Southwest 40 Street in Miami
- Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach
- Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando
- West Gate Park, 3691 Oswego Avenue in West Palm Beach
- Fasano Center, 11611 Denton Avenue in Hudson
- Church at the Mall, 1010 East Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland

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Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk understand that sometimes traditional dental care is not an option for certain patients. Hospital Dentistry is an area of dentistry where we integrate medicine and dentistry. Either because of a complex medical condition or due to a psychiatric or developmental complication, treatment must be performed in a hospital environment and in conjunction with the medical staff. Drs. Ressler, Hirschl & Lelchuk have had postgraduate training at various medical centers, enabling them to treat medically complex or compromised patients as well as special needs patients. Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk are part of the Medical Staff at Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach, allowing them to provide this comprehensive, hospital-based dental treatment that the special needs patient and caregiver are seeking.
In our practice we routinely provide care to patients with heart conditions, organ transplants, immune-compromised health issues and also cancer whether or not they are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Drs. Ressler, Hirschl and Lelchuk are also available to provide dental clearance for those patients undergoing extensive medical procedures that require them to be infection free.
The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry defines special health care needs as “any physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires medical management, health care intervention, and/or use of specialized services or programs. The condition may be developmental or acquired and may cause limitations in performing daily self-maintenance activities or substantial limitations in a major life activity. Health care for individuals with special needs requires specialized knowledge, increased awareness and attention, adaptation, and accommodative measures beyond what are considered routine.”
For those who cannot maintain or receive traditional dental care, hospital dentistry with Drs. Ressler, HIrschl and Lelchuk offers a compassionate, efficient alternative. Besides those situations listed above, those patients that are dental phobic or those that have compromised mental functions may be unable to complete standard dental treatment on their own. In some cases, dental needs and medical problems may be intertwined, requiring the presence of both a medical doctor and a dentist.

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Beachside Inn 103
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A sizeable first floor room with a direct entrance. Perfect for a couple celebrating a honeymoon. The King size bed is adorned with a pillow-top mattress and the welcoming dĂ©cor is exquisite. A "sprig of sage"color decorates the walls. This room is fully equipped with a mini-frig and a microwave, a toaster and a coffee pot, an iron and ironing board, and a hairdryer. Room also has a 32â€ť flat screen TV and a DVD player. Wireless Internet is in the room. The entire room is tiled and has lighted ceiling fans.
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|Aug. 5 2013 - Sep. 1 2013||$151||$151||$1,051||-||1 night|
|Sep. 2 2013 - Oct. 31 2013||$140||$140||$976||-||1 night|
|Nov. 1 2013 - Feb. 28 2014||$107||$107||$749||-||1 night|
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What Past Guests Are Saying
Recently, my boyfriend and I decided to take a last-minute trip to Destin and found The Beachside Inn online while traveling to the beach. We knew the location, but were unfamiliar with the motel. Feeling adventurous, we called and booked while on our way. Best Decision Ever! Our room was ready and clean early when we arrived, with no wait time. We immediately went to Camille's (cafe) and enjoyed the best sushi we've ever eaten! This motel has friendly staff, Camille's restaurant and cafe which offers great food and drinks, it's literally right across from the beach with a convenient location to Destin. Rooms are spacious and very clean. This is definitely our new favorite place!!!
Good Location - Basic Services
This is a good hotel for the basics = clean room, location, pool, etc. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
This is our 4th time to stay at the Beachside Inn. We enjoy being able to walk across the street to a great beach. Have tea at the small cafe on the corner in the morning and enjoy the ease and quite of our accommodations. The staff has always been helpful and friendly. We will be staying there again the next time we are in Destin.
Was surprised how nice the rental was. Super clean. Couldn't ask for a nicer staff.
Our room was very comfortable.
The staff was very friendly and accomodating. Our room was very nice; the bathtub was large, which was nice. We were only there one night, so I can't comment on the amenities. If we had had more time, we would have enjoyed the beach across the street. What we liked least was the early check-out time which was 10 a.m. We have never stayed at any other place that had such an early check-out time. It can be inconvenient when you arrive late the night before and need to sleep a little longer. However, I will say that the staff was very nice in extending our check-out time to 11 a.m.
Miramar Beach, FL
Clean, modern, spacious room across from beach!
Small quaint inn w onsite restaurant & coffee shop. Gracious staff & just a few steps to beach. Will definately return.
Wonderful agents & Staff, Pet-Friendly, Great Beds
This is an older & beachier motel (updated)... not like the white-wine condos & Hiltons that are everywhere now. I stayed here for over a week -- I had planned to use it to scout the area for a dog-friendly condo or house to rent (there aren't many available), but decided to stay. Kellie & Peggy & Salina are delightful and took care of everything I needed. They made a fuss over Carly, my Westie -- most places act as though a dog is a nuisance, even a well-behaved one. The cafe has an outdoor area (Carly was even invited inside) & I was blessed with sunny weather so it worked well. I had never had a vanilla cream stuffed pretzel before but ended up buying one every day... and additional ones for local friends & family I visited who raved about them. Camille's is the upstairs evening restaurant (there is a separate bar which I did not go into) with a view of the gulf -- I had very good shrimp, scallops & steak there. I would think it would be a noisy place to stay during the summer & spring break -- the parking lot hilarity is substancial as people leave the restaurant & bar. At the end of October I only really noticed it on Saturday nights... the one time it was crowded. The bed was outstanding, so good I asked Kellie what kind it was and she found out for me (I may order one for my house). One big downside -- no comfortable chair or reading light -- the four chairs at the table are rock-hard so I had to read in bed. Peggy said they are working on adding them in each unit. Since this is a condo motel it could be a problem if you want to check in after 5 PM. I will definitely go back since I always visit my family in the off-season down there and this is the perfect place to take my dog (I hate leaving her at home in a kennel). I don't know if I would stay there during the peak times... but most places in FL are a hassle that time of year (which is why I don't go then).
Leo & Marilyn
A Little Slice of Heaven
Visited again, with my husband to celebrate our anniv. on the 28th of Sept. Truely enjoyed our stay. Loved talking to Peggy and Kellie. They are such friendly people. They have the best "Wild Berry Muffins" in the world!!! Hope to visit real soon.
Very Nice, Romantic and Quiet but somewhat dated.
We rented in the BeachSide Inn in Destin, Florida. The room was a King with a minifridge and microwave. The furnishing were very nice, had a quiet relaxing time, in a great location. My suggestions for improvements would be a better breakfast offering. We also had a leak in the ceiling, possibly from the above unit air conditioner. All the staff were very nice.
The room was clean, big, and well-appointed. The fact that it was pet-friendly sealed our stay. I've never experienced such friendly service. Jess was wonderful.
Wonderful 30th anniversity
We chose the Beachside Inn for our 30th wedding anniversity after reading reviews on line and it was a pet friendly place to stay. The service was great. Jess at the front desk made every thing very easy. The room was clean and lots of room to move around in. The location was great. The beach was just across the road and the sandwich shop had the best food.Amenities were great with two pools and hot tub and plenty of chairs for siting out in.Location is close to local resturants. We liked the rooms, not noisey, quite concering pets were there. Liked the ease of walking or renting a bike.What I liked least was just having a muffin and drink in the mornings but they were good. Thought for the money you might get a little more. We would stay there again. It was a wonderful 30th anniversity. Enjoyed our stay very much.
My husband and I love the Beachside Inn and have stayed there several times. Everyone in the office is super friendly. Facilities are nice, its a great location, close to shopping and dining. Beach access is convenient and hassle free. This place has become a tradition for us, we will see ya again next year.
Quaint, cozy, and clean!
The reservation process was easy. Directions to the property, as well as instructions on check-in were received in a timely fashion. Upon arrival, the clerk was very helpful and thorough. Our king room was very spacious and clean...perfect for our 6 month old. We loved the pool and the easy access to the beautiful beaches. A lovely restaurant and cafe on-site makes it easy to dine out with a little one. I love the smaller, boutique type hotels and the fact that we were surrounded by cute beach houses. The markets, etc are not to far away if needed. The maids were very friendly and personable. I have recommended this property to my family and friends. We will definitely be back!
It was a surprise that everything was like home.
I have never been to Destin and I was surprised!!! Our daughter had plan to marry on the beach and the rooms were very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful in finding an addition room for a extra guest that was near by.
Great Location, Relaxing, Comfort, Good Price
Beachside Inn is in a great location, close to shopping, activities and of course right by the beach. I will be staying here again when I am in Destin. Great service and friendly staff!
Didn't want to leave :(
Chose this hotel because of its pet-friendly option. Check in was a breeze. Loved the code for the door instead of carrying around a key. Tile floor was great for it being a pet friendly place since tile is easy to clean and doesnt catch hair, dirt, and sand. My only complain was because of the tile floor sound was not muffled at all from our room and from any other room. The location to beach was ideal and the included breakfast wasn't for much but the muffins they offered were delicious! Staff was super friendly and accomodating. Cleaning crew was helpful and precise. If you're traveling with your dog, this hotel is 1mile from the most beautiful dog park I have ever been to.
We had a wonderful stay at Beachside Inn. The location was
perfect, the beach was just across the street. The room was clean and had everything we needed.I liked the tile floors, made it seem cleaner than carpet. It was just the 2 of us so we didn't want anything too big and expensive.
Jess at the front desk was very helpful. Even though we didn't get a chance to use them, the bike and scooter rental
is a great convenience. If ever back in Destin, we will be back.
Stay was wonderful. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
September and we had Destin to ourselves!!
We have and plan on always using Newman-Daily each time we come to Destin. This is our 4th time down in the last 7 or so years and we have never been disappointed. The Beachside Inn was very nice and right across the street from the ocean. The staff was very pleasant. Camilles restaurant at the Beachside is one of the top rated restaurants in Destin which we did not know and it I agree. The sushi bar has a large menu and it was some of the best we had ever had. The only thing we wish had been different was the fact that there was not a comfortable chair in our room. The fours chairs were typical hardwood card table chairs and after a couple days you realize something is missing. But, your on vacation and not spending that much time in the room.
The location of the hotel and the rooms were very nice. However, I did not find my king-size bed comfortable since it would sink in the middle. Also, the continental breakfast had very little to choose from.
1 year "anniversary-er"
1 year anniversary trip. called on phone and booked hotel from home. asked for 2nd floor room and payed w/ credit card, getting the military discount. i even called a few days later to confirm my price reservations. got there to check in and they had switched around rooms for some reason and we ended up on 1st floor plus they didn't have my credit card on file to i had to pay there--it was a big pain because front desk lady wasn't going to give me the military discount at first. they did give us a free bottle of champagne as an apology (cool, but we don't really like champagne--but we took it anyway).
the room was pretty nice, very large and open and the bed was comfortable. however, at night we could hear our drunk neighbors through the door that can connect rooms if you had a family staying together. free breakfast in the morning was okay. we swam in the pool--it was nice but dirty with leaves floating in it--the pool cleaner guy showed up and started cleaning the pool--so we left. overall, pretty nice trip, not the best, but it's a nice location if you like the beach and the destin commons outdoor mall.
Will not recommend.
On arrival,found no one in the office, and the key drop box open and empty. Called the contact # and waited for someone to bring a key. Room was fine and location was good. Never encountered an office worker until the last morning when trying to check out...computer system down. At this time,we received our coupons for the continental breakfast we were to have had for one of the 2 mornings we were there. Kind of late for that!
Response from Newman-Dailey Resort Properties - 06/03/2011
Oh how unfortunate that this happened to such wonderful guests of ours. We most sincerely apologize for this incident. It was entirely our fault that the information packet was not in the late arrival lock-box.
Fortunately for our guests we have a system in place where no keys are required so were able to issue a code over the phone. We are thankful that we were able to remedy this situation promptly.
Thank you for the positive remarks about our hotel. We would love for you to visit us again and promise to take extra special care of you.
Please call toll-free anytime as I would love to chat with you: 1-888-232-2498.
See you at the beach!
Eunice the Innkeeper
Great weekend getaway.
We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of our room.
We would stay there again.
Home away from home
Third time we have stayed at the Beachside Inn and will be staying there again next time we are in Destin!
Joe & Maria
The staff was great the room was clean the beach is across the street you don't have to leave to eat
We loved the location and the short walk to the beach.
The restaurant and sushi bar were awesome, great staff!
Felt very at home.
It was a quiet place & short drive to everything we wanted to do.
The room was comfortable & clean, however we did notice 3-4 cockroaches that would hide in the morning when we turned the bathroom light on.
Overall, we loved it, and would stay there again.
mother of the groom
Wonderful wedding at a great place!!
We had a group of 26 people that stayed at Beachside Inn for my son's wedding. It was a great experience and could not have asked for anything better!! Love the room and Cailles was great!
Our trip to Beachside Inn was fantastic. We didn't know what to expect when we booked the room because it was so inexpensive, but this trip was unforgettable. The staff was very pleasant and our stay was trouble free. The location is unbeatable and breakfast coupons to Camille's are a great touch. We'll definitely be back!
The only bad thing is my wife has been looking for the quilt set that was on the bed. She loved it. I think the lady there was Eunice, she was great. Helpfull funny and even gave the name of the bedding to my wife. I wish we could have stayed longer, but will definately stay there next time. Clean, bright and close to what we needed.
Still looking for the quilt
Pass Christian Mississippi
The room was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
This was a nice quaint Motel. Location of course was probably the most favorable factor. The grounds were neat and well kept. The pool area was nice, however lounge chairs were very uncomfortable and limited in quantity. The room was rather large, with a very comfortable bed and good size T.V. However, I did not find it to be "plush" so to speak, validating the almost $200.00 per day for a week night stay "Off Season". The bathroom was not attractive or modernized at all, and the vanity area was limited as well, with only one sink and mirror, directly near the bathroom. I am well traveled, and a $200.00 per night room can be found on Daytona beach or Fort Lauderdale "directly on the beach" in reputable chains such as a Hilton, Mariot, or Sheratin, with much better accomodations inside, and throughout the hotel. So in this respect I was dissapointed.
If the room was maybe approximately $100.00 per night during the week, I would say it was great for that rate. However, in comparison to other stays on similar properties, I would not recommend it.
The room we had was perfect, the location was perfect, the service was perfect. The one and only problem we had with our stay was that it wasn't the first place we stayed.
Thank you Eunice for making us feel at home.
We found the room to be clean, spacious and comfortable. The service at the office was very good.
Not a Bed and Breakfast
This should not be listed as a B&B. It is a motel. It's clean and convenient for a room near the beach. The coffee pot in the room is NOT breakfast, going to the office after 9 AM for yesterdays scone/muffin and coffee is not what I'd consider B&B. The exchanges of either other visitors or the innkeeper was non existent. I was arriving late, on a stormy night, had difficulty finding the place, so I called the number and was on hold for about 14 minutes.
The Beachside Inn should be listed as a motel, not a Bed and Breakfast.
Lost in paradise
Great price with easy access to the beach awsome pool the bed was perfect loved it
hope to stay again soon!
Orange Beach AL.
Employees at this property are the best!!! Room had a few issues. Comforter was dirty it had red spots like blood on it!!! UGHHHH!!!! Grout on the tile floor is dirty! Room needs a place to sit other than bed, and hard wooden table chair! Also the tile sidewalk entering room has a very dangerous bulk in it I tripped on it 2 times, and my husband tripped, and ripped a toenail off, and ended up having to go to clinic!
Long Beach, MS
This Inn is off the beaten path and just steps from the beautiful crystal beach area. Although it is not quite a five star, It is very comfortable and the staff are great. The restaurant at the Inn has fabulous food, as a result parking in front of your room, if you are not already in it before 5 pm, is impossible. When the dinner crowd leaves you can get your spot back :) Our family likes to eat where the locals do and not so much tourist traps....we had some really good food in the area. It is just a short ride to the Destins Commons shopping mall....wow at the stores!!! We will go back and stay with Nrewman-Daily again, they treated us like family :)
Next time I think we may try one of their houses :)
The Scoggins Family
Excellent location, spacious rooms, courteous staff
Excellent location, Great Value
I found the Beachside Inn during an internet search. Unfortunately we were only in Destin for one night but we certainly plan to return and will certainly try the Beachside for availability. Our room was large and very inexpensive and the location is perfect - literally a stone's through from the beach.
Like A Resort but not the resort price
Loved it didnt think that places like this
Existed anymore on at the panhandle
Cozy, spacious, clean, and great service
I loved staying at Beachside Inn because of its convenient location, great price, and great room! Overall, my boyfriend and I loved our time at Beachside Inn and would definitely consider going back someday. The only complaint I have is that the flowers in our room were dead and wilted. =(
We found the Beachside Inn as a spir of the moment trip..It was as nice if not nicer than some of the condos we have stayed in down in Florida! Clean and quaint accomodations along with the wonderful staff was a keypoint that made our stay so much fun! We will definitely be back in 2009 and hopefully many times! Thanks for making our weekend one the best in 2008!
I really enjoyed my stay at this poperty I intend to return. It was very clean, very friendly staff and what a great pool. I have limited vacation time but I will return in 2009.


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==Synopsis of the book:==
There are three very unusual ladies that live in North Hampton. First there is the Mother Joanna Bauchamp, then there is Ingrid and lastly there is Freya. What makes this family different is they are all witches with different magic skills. However the ladies have been banned from using their talents by the Local Council, but having complied for a long time each one of them feels the need to try and help their towns people in various ways. Surely this can't hurt?
Despite having been alive for hundreds of years Freya has finally found the man of her dreams in Bran. She is a very outgoing lady who has had many sexual encounters with members of either sex. Now she is ready or so she thinks to commit to one man and is looking forward to her engagement to this wealthy and desirable man. But something is wrong and Freya can't quite put her finger on it and instead of enjoying her engagement party she finds herself wondering what is causing her this minor blot on the landscape.
==My thoughts on this book:==
Maybe I have read too many supernatural stories in the past few years but I found this one very poor and I really did not enjoy it. I say that because the majority of these books I have enjoyed but I'm sorry to say in my opinion this was one too many. This is the first in what I believe will be a series of stories dealing with these witches and it was written in 2011.
Melissa de la Cruz is a best selling author even before she embarked on this new book. This Philoppino author has already written 20 pieces of fiction in various series of stories. Her most popular of these is the Au Pairs series that are directed at the teen market. However for me this was a poor introduction into this new witch series and I certainly would not be looking to try any of her supplementary stories although I feel at some stage I must try something else she has written because I cannot believe it can be as disappointing as this one.
Admittedly I do usually take a while to warm to a new author but there are many reasons why I do not think I will ever like anything from this series and I am not sure its an age thing, me being many years past my teens. But I did approach this novel with an open mind and I have previously enjoyed both Vampire and Witch stories I have tried.
I am always on the look out for different novels and although crime stories are my favourite I do try different style of fiction. I discovered this book in my local bookshop as there was a special feature of the author and her new novel. And despite the pretty girl on the cover it was not this that attracted me to purchase this one. Firstly I quite liked the title it had me intrigued and I wondered if it would be anything like the Witches of Eastwick (It wasn't). So I flipped the book over and had a look at the summary of the story. This was quite short and only two short paragraphs, but in those short passages it wetted my appetite with concepts three witches starting to practice their forbidden skills again.
The story started with a fittingly with a prologue. This was about three pages long and it set the scene well and made this seem a very mysterious story. Yes I would have preferred a little more depth and background to it, but it certainly left a lot of possibilities open and I was later to discover that this start did have relevance to the rest of the book. Because all to often I find in prologues they really have little to do with the story that follows them.
The story started at Freya's engagement party with her fear that something wasn't quite right despite her love for Bran. I initially liked the depth and the background the author gave us on Freya and in following on Joanna and Ingrid. I liked the way the writer moved between this very contrasting and usually ladies. They where all good characters and I'm sure anyone who reads this book will have their favourite but regardless while they rarely appear all together in the same scene, they author skilfully switches between them so they are never far away in the story.
However, I soon started to feel I could not really relate to what I was reading. Maybe in part it was because all the leading characters are all ladies and in many ways despite being a Witch story it was a bit of a chic lit. Although I have read quite a few of this style of story in the past and despite sometimes struggling to understand the depth and feeling expressed I can appreciate a good story that is full of ups and downs.
But no it was more much more than that. It was because I found the story unlikely and hard to believe in especially when the past was brought into it. I found it impossible to relate to and because these ladies had such special skills I found myself asking, having dabbled in magic again why did they simple not solve all the problems that surrounded them with their recently acquired old skills. And while the author was at pains to introduce mystery into the story I always just felt these ladies always had the upper hand with their magic.
The book was appealing in the sense it had short concise chapters that made it very easy to read. With a real unpredictability about it as at no time until the very end did I know or understand the answer to the mystery. Although I did think the concluding chapter could have been longer, more complex and this would have made it more exciting and worthwhile. As it was for me it was a bit of a damp squid and while the author explained everything so it made sense I still was not convinced by it.
The story dealt with some adult scenes and to be honest I thought in the context of the story these devalued it. I thought it would have been more powerful to have feeling, thoughts and senses of characters like Freya rather than focusing on her lust between her and the lead male characters. I thought this was a mistake and I did not think these scenes where particularly well written and I did not enjoy reading them.
And while author worked hard creating suspense in what was happening in North Hampton to its people I found what was happening in the town in some respects unbelievable and a little confusing.
It all made little sense until the ending and so I felt a lot of it just washed over me.
I am sure this book would be preferred by Women as all its lead characters are women and throughout the story they shared their thoughts, feelings and emotions with the reader. I liked all these characters probably because they where all so different from one another. The author was good at always making sure they acted in their established characters. This helped me understand them, I just found it hard to believe that they should all decide without consulting each other that after not practising Witchcraft for generations to all start at the same time. I would have expected Joanna the Mother of the two Witches to be more worldly wise, but for me she seemed to lack common sense and would do anything to please a four year old boy. This given what had happened to her in the past I found odd and puzzling.
The length of the book was in my opinion a little too short. I think the author could have expanded the concluding chapters. This would have added to the suspense and increased the readers excitement with a longer finish to the story, because I felt it was a little too simple and too easy given all the build up to it.
I would not recommend this supernatural piece of fiction as a worthwhile read. For me the story was hard to believe and as a result I felt I could not relate to it. With all the lead characters being women and witches at that, I found some of there emotions a little hard to understand. Although they where very different in personalities there was something fascinating about each one. The stories ending I thought should have been longer and more complex as it was a real let down as it finished far too quickly.
More about the author: www.melissadelacruz.com
Year of publication: 2011
Thanks for reading my review.
This review is published under my user name on both Ciao and Dooyoo.
© CPTDANIELS April 2012.

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Eczema can be a very distressing and painful skin disorder which is exacerbated by inflammation in the body. Here are some tips on foods to avoid and eat to help alleviate symptoms of eczema or prevent future episodes.
Links have been recognised between food allergies and eczema, and it is now being accepted that there are links between food intolerances and eczema also. Therefore, it can be a good start to take out gluten and cow’s dairy which are commonly experienced food intolerances. It might also be a good start to remove refined sugar and alcohol from your diet as these invoke inflammatory responses in the body.
It can also be a good idea to keep a diary of what you have eaten and how your skin has reacted that day. Everyone is different, so it can be a case of seeing how your body responds to different foods and tracking your body’s responses can help you identify what works for you.
The Longevity programme from The Pure Package removes gluten, refined sugar and lactose from your diet making it easy for you to keep them out and see if it makes a difference to your skin.
What can you eat to help symptoms?
To help ease food intolerances, taking a probiotic can help heal the gut and stop food particles from entering the blood stream. Food intolerances can cause leaky gut syndrome which is why these particles which you are intolerant to are able to break through the gut wall and cause inflammation in the body and on the skin.
Omega 3s/fish oils
Taking a fish oil or eating a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids has been shown to reduce symptoms experienced by eczema sufferers. Oily fish such as mackerel and salmon and walnuts are great sources of omega 3s.
A deficiency in zinc has now been linked to eczema. Oysters are the best source of zinc- but maybe not a practical suggestion for everyday! Zinc is also present in meat, shellfish, sesame seeds, nuts and dark green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Low levels of vitamin B3 can also result in rashes/eczema. Ensure you have plenty of vitamin B3 in your diet by consuming tuna, salmon, turkey, chicken, sunflower seeds and avocado.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
As with B3, deficiencies in B6 can also result in a flare up of eczema. Food sources for vitamin B6 include beef, liver, oily fish, walnuts and whole grains.
Vitamin C helps to boost the immune system and can help fight inflammation in the body. Citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppers are great sources of vitamin C.
Circumin (the active property in turmeric) is also great for fighting inflammation so this can help with eczema also.
Studies have shown that sufferers of eczema can see great improvements in their symptoms when supplemented with vitamin E. Food sources for vitamin E include almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, avocado, sweet potato and butternut squash.
Manuka honey – apply to skin
Manuka honey is antibacterial and draws water from the air directly into the skin. Warm the honey slightly and cover the affected area in manuka honey, leave for 20 minutes then wash off gently with water and pat dry.

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In the dust of Kilimanjaro
"Kilimanjaro slowly takes shape as the night sounds die, its glaciated peak tinged pink in the early light. A solitary wildebeest stares motionless as if mesmerized by the towering mass; a small caravan of giraffe drifts across the plain in solitary file, necks undulating to the slow rhythm of their gangling stride. There is an inexplicable deja vu about the African savannas, as if some subliminal memory is tweaked by the birthplace of our hominid lineage." --from In the Dust of KilimanjaroIn the Dust of Kilimanjaro is the extraordinary story of one man's struggle to protect Kenya's wildlife. World-renowned conservationist David Western -- who grew up in Africa and whose life is intertwined with the lives of its animals and indigenous peoples -- presents a history of African wildlife conservation and an intimate glimpse into his life as a global spokesperson and one of Kenya's most prominent citizens.Beginning with his childhood adventures hunting in rural Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Western describes how and why the African continent came to hold such power over him. In lyrical prose, he recounts the years of solitary fieldwork in and around Amboseli National Park that led to his gradual awakening to what was happening to the animals and people there. His immersion in the culture and ecology of the region made him realize that without an integrated approach to conservation, one that involved people as well as animals, Kenya's most magnificent creatures would be lost forever.His accounts of his friendships with the Maasai add a personal dimension to the book that gives the reader new appreciation for the centuries-old links between Africa's wildlife and people. Continued coexistence rather than segregation, he argues, offers the best hope for the world's wildlife. Western describes how his unique understanding of the potentially devastating problems in the region helped him pioneer a new approach to global wildlife conservation that balances the needs of people and wildlife without excluding one or the other.More than an exceptional autobiography, In the Dust of Kilimanjaro is a riveting look at local and global efforts to preserve species and protect ecosystems. It is the definitive story of wildlife conservation in Africa with a strong and timely message about co-existence between humans and animals.
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text: This is one of the pieces I’ll have at Unsettled for our WB/HD exhibit. It’s acrylic, crayon and graphite on paper. I still have to figure out a way to show it…no glass, that’s for sure. But maybe simply mounted on board and if I can afford a frame….that, too. On two pieces this size. 29.5×41″ or 75x104cm. The pieces going to Bundaberg….I love them (too) but they will be rolled canvases…48×18″ or 122x46cm. =] See the bridge b/w Bundaberg and NM? Do ya? ha. Blue/aqua…ALWAYS on the search for water in New Mexico.

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Good Afternoon Folks
Its been a while, but at last I have made something I CAN show you
I have been quite busy in the background, but nothing that I can show at the moment.
This is from a set of stamps by the talented Sheena Douglas
This one is Clematis, and I think it is a beautiful stamp and lovely to colour
Crafters Companion Edge die and embossing folder.
I have also used beCreative Paper pad and Alcohol Markers
Thanks for stopping by


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Outgoing Misssouri U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is endorsing Republican candidate Eric Schmitt in the race to replace his seat.
Schmitt and Democrat candidate Trudy Busch Valentine both scored primary election victories earlier this month for their respective parties. Independent candidate John Wood is also running for Missouri U.S. Senate. The winner among those three in the Nov. 8 general election will join Josh Hawley as Missouri’s second United States senator.
Blunt tells FOX 2’s Emily Manley he has met with Schmitt recently and intends to support his election bid. The announcement comes as Blunt and Hawley attended Missouri State Fair festivities Thursday. One night after Schmitt’s primary election victory, Hawley told FOX 2 “I absolutely endorse him.”
Prior to the Aug. 2 primary election, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced an endorsement of “ERIC” in the Missouri U.S. Senate race on his social media account, but didn’t specify whether that endorsement was for Schmitt, Eric Greitens or another candidate.
No additional endorsements from other U.S. senators have yet been announced for Trudy Busch Valentine or John Wood since the Missouri primary election.


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New York Times – “Shhh! The librarian at the heart of the Harry Potter copyright-infringement lawsuit stood up to J. K. Rowling on Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom, and then broke down sobbing.”
Oh NYT, can’t come up with a witty first line again?
CNN.com – “J.K. Rowling has retired Harry Potter, but the fictional boy wizard lives in on college classes across the country where the children’s books are embraced as literary and academic texts.”


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"I think it's illegal to pay nothing."
Hosting the Oscars is a big deal. Some of the biggest comedians in the world have done it, so when late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was selected he was probably feeling pretty good about himself. Given the pedigree of the the Academy Awards, one would think the pay for hosting would be top tier. Turns out that’s not the case.
Kimmel appeared on Southern California’s KROQ for an interview on the “Kevin & Bean” show, where he revealed he’ll only make $15,000 for the honor. “I'm not sure I was supposed to reveal this,” Kimmel quipped, “but nobody told me not to. I consider this their fault.” He went further by joking, “I think it’s illegal to pay nothing.”
For reference, the late night show host reportedly makes $10 million per year for his main gig. Of course, Kimmel can’t be too upset with the amount if he’s agreed to do the show, and the exposure can only help him. Poor pay for big TV events like this isn’t confined to the Oscars; two years ago Katy Perry was infamously asked by the Super Bowl committee to play for free.
Either way, we can look forward to Jimmy Kimmel’s usual brand of good-natured prodding on Oscar night.

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In Anthony Chabot Regional Park visitors can explore miles of beautiful hiking, riding, and bicycling trails through grasslands, chaparral, and shady eucalyptus groves or along the shores of Lake Chabot.
I rated this Trail low because of all the horse poop, especially on the northern end by the horse ranch. The Goldenrod Trail was less traveled, probably because it's windy and hilly. I didn't encounter anyone on this section when I walked on a Saturday morning. The Branden Trail is nicer and more traveled. The trail felt safe and the people I met were friendly. I went after it rained the previous night and it was muddy, which is to be expected. There are better options for hiking in the area in my opinion and I don't plan to return.
I really enjoyed this one. I hiked it solo and had my wife drop me off and pick me up. There are some really pretty aspects to this hike. I did it on a very nice day in jan so the weather wasn't hot. You go in and out of different forests and clearings with some great views. The part that is closer to Chabot is used quite a bit by cyclist and I came across a few horseback riders on the north end since it is so close to the stables.
We live about a half mile away and frequently walk a portion of this trail. There's construction work midway on the west side of the lake through 2017 that blocks the route, but the open sections are still very pleasant. My wife and I have walked it in all seasons as a lot of the trail is paved. It can very crowded or very empty depending on the day of the week and time. If you're looking for a quiet hike away from the crowds, then this isn't the hike for you. However, this works for an easily accessible hike with a nice lake view and wildlife.
This is a nice place to take a picnic. When you get to the meadow there are picnic tables and a beautiful open space full of green grass and beautiful wild flowers. Go in the spring. Its the best time to see it. Diring the summer they allow campers with horses to camp in the meadow. Very horse and dog friendly. But keep your dog on a leash so it doesnt roll around in cow patties which there are a lot of.
Nice walk if you don't mind the asphalt sections. best if you don't do it in the middle of summer as some of the lake gets a little stagnant. The trails to the west and the north are much better. It was a one timer for me. Been there....did that. Much better area to bike rather than hike.
- I must add that currently you cannot do the entire loop trail- They have a section of it closed off for the Dam project until summer of 2017.
It was a pleasant hike that you can really add some good miles to with all the side trails that are interconnected. Also, on these side trails, other people are few and far between, making for a more secluded experience.
Not a hard trail, lotsa folks hiking, so gotta stay pretty casual. It's closed off so you can not go around whole lake, fun fact. It's a nice trail though, get away and hike or bike. Dogs are ok on leash. It's close to home so we go more often.

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Unlocking the phone with a fingerprint is one of the secure and fast methods. Almost every user uses this method to unlock the phone. But you should be always prepared for any kind of unexpected issue that might cause the fingerprint sensor to malfunction.
If you encounter that kind of situation, then you should start the troubleshooting process instantly. Is the fingerprint sensor not working on your Motorola Moto G30? In case it is not working, then you should start fixing it with help of some proven fixes covered in this post.
Why is Motorola Moto G30 Fingerprint Sensor Not Working?
- Bugs in the software
- Dirtier Finger or Fingerprint sensor area
- Low-quality incompatible screen protector
- Cluttered data stored in the cache memory
Motorola Moto G30 Fingerprint Sensor Not Working
If the fingerprint scanner on your Motorola Moto G30 smartphone is not working properly, then you need to start the troubleshooting process with the following fixes.
- Soft Reset
- Make Sure the Fingerprint Scanner area is Clean
- Register with Multiple Fingers
- Remove the Screen Protector
- Enter Safe Mode
- Clear System Cache
- Software Update
- Perform Factory Reset
Sometimes, a minor glitch in the device software happens to cause such an issue. These types of minor problems can be very well eliminated by performing a soft reset on your device. To do that, there are very simple steps to follow below:
- Press and hold the “Power/Lock” button until the power option appears on the screen.
- Now, select the “Power Off” option and then tap “Power Off” to confirm.
- Once, the phone is turned Off completely, now wait for several seconds and then turn it back ON with the help of the Power button.
That’s it, you have successfully performed a soft reset on your Motorola Moto G30 smartphone.
Make Sure the Fingerprint Scanner area is Clean
Most of the time, the fingerprint sensor malfunctions due to strains on the screen. Hence, make sure that the fingerprint sensor area is clean. Wipe the area with tissue paper or a small piece of cloth to clean it properly.
Besides this, also clean your registered finger if it is dirty somehow. The dirty finger might also become an obstacle in the authentication process.
Register with Multiple Fingers
When activating the fingerprint ID on your smartphone, you should register with multiple fingers as this might allow you to get the benefit of an alternate finger when the authentication process fails with a particular finger.
Remove the Screen Protector
Remove the protector from the screen and then try to attempt fingerprint authentication. There is also a possibility that the protector might be preventing the fingerprint sensor from sensing the finger accurately. This happens in the case of incompatible screen protectors such as universal protectors. Hence, the fingerprint sensor is unable to make it with successful authentication.
It is recommended to use a compatible screen protector that is specifically designed for a particular model. In this case, you should use the screen protector designed for the particular Motorola Moto G30 smartphone model might eliminate the incompatibility issues and will lead you to the authentication process without any hurdle.
Enter Safe Mode
Safe mode allows you to test the device and app functionality to diagnose the issues. In this mode, all the third-party apps are disabled and you are left behind with the built-in apps only. Therefore, it makes it easy for you to diagnose the issue.
While in safe mode, use the fingerprint sensor, if it is working perfectly fine, then it means some third-party apps are causing the issue. Hence, in that particular case delete all the third-party apps or at least the ones you have recently installed on your phone to eliminate the issue you are facing.
How To Boot into Safe Mode?
Simultaneously, press and hold the “Power” button until the “Power Off” options appear on the phone screen.
Next, tap and hold the “Power Off” option until you see the “Safe mode” option appears.
Finally, tap “OK” to reboot into safe mode and wait until the phone enters safe mode successfully. It should take several seconds. Further, you will also be able to see the “Safe mode” at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Clear System Cache
Another fix that can lead you to eliminate this particular issue is by booting into the recovery mode of your smartphone. By doing so, you will be then able to wipe the cache partition. This method removes all the temporary files that might be causing issues to your device.
Steps To Follow below:
- Switch OFF your smartphone.
- To enter into recovery mode, press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons until the fastboot mode appears on the screen.
- Now, select the “Recovery Mode” with the help of the “Volume” and “Power” button to select.
- Once you see the “Android logo” on the screen, then press the “Volume Up” and “Power” buttons to enter the “Recovery Mode”.
- In recovery mode options, select the “Wipe Cache Partition” option.
- At last, reboot your phone by selecting the “Reboot the System Now” option.
That’s it, you are done with clearing the system cache. Once your smartphone boots up successfully, then check whether the fingerprint sensor is working fine or still the problem persists.
Check For the Recent Software Update
Most of the problems occur due to an outdated version of software running on the device. Hence, you need to check for the latest update and if available, then download and install it on your smartphone. Downloading and installing the latest updates is very simple and can be done by following below simple steps.
- Head over to “Settings”.
- Next, tap “About Phone”.
- Scroll down to the bottom and tap “System Updates”.
If any recent version of the update is available, then download and install it on your Motorola Moto G30 smartphone.
Perform Factory Data Reset
This method is very effective and worth considering when facing any kind of issue on your device. This will restore all the settings to the factory default settings. But you need to take a complete backup of your important data as it will wipe all the available data on your device.
Here are the steps below:
- Head over to “Settings->Systems”.
- Further, tap “Advanced”.
- Then, tap “Reset options”.
- Finally, “Erase All data (factory Reset)–>Erase All Data”.
Now, wait for the process to complete, once it finishes, the phone will boot up and will be directed to the Welcome screen. Now, set up your phone accordingly by following the on-screen instructions.
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Jeff Pearce, who has been a licensed trainer for nearly a quarter of a century, has been banned from the sport for three years following an inquiry into the running and riding of Sabre Light in a race at Lingfield in December 2008. Former trainer Geoff Huffer, who saddled Cockney Rebel to win the 2,000 Guineas in 2007, was disqualified for four years for conspiring with Pearce to ensure that Sabre Light did not run on his merits, while Jerry O'Dwyer, the gelding's jockey, was banned from riding for 18 months.
Seven unlicensed individuals were also banned from racing indefinitely at the end of one of the biggest and longest inquiries of its kind ever undertaken by the British Horseracing Authority.
The performance of Sabre Light in the Holly And The Ivy Claiming Stakes on 17 December 2008 attracted considerable attention in the racing media, as the three-year-old was noticeably weak in the market, drifting from 11-4 to start at 7-2, and was last and well off the pace soon after the start of the 10-furlong event. He then ran on well under minimal encouragement from the saddle to finish fifth behind the easy winner Rapid City.
On the day of the Lingfield race, the betting patterns surrounding Sabre Light prior to the off were sufficiently unusual to prompt the BHA's security department to issue an alert to the local stewards. That panel then inquired into the running and riding of Sabre Light, but took no action.
Subsequent analysis of betting patterns on the Betfair exchange, however, showed that a number of individuals had placed five-figure lay bets against Sabre Light, risking sums which were much larger than their usual stake.
These individuals – Gary Banham, Sharon Williams, Peter Root, Mark Benton, Patrick Wrixon, Jeffrey Conrad and Steven Radford – were excluded from racing indefinitely yesterday, and cannot apply for the order to be lifted for at least two years. Banham will serve an additional suspension, after the panel found that he had threatened BHA investigators with violence when they attempted to interview him.
However, while the panel was satisfied that Pearce, Huffer and O'Dwyer had conspired to ensure that Sabre Light did not win the race in question, and that a number of gamblers had placed bets based on information that Sabre Light was not going to win, there was no conclusive evidence that the source of that information was the connections of Sabre Light.
Another unusual feature of the case is that the panel criticised the techniques used by BHA investigators when questioning the subjects of the inquiry. Pearce told the panel that he had been subjected to "Gestapo tactics", and the panel concurred with Pearce that investigators had decided "at an early stage that he and Huffer were up to no good".
However, the panel argued this did not affect the basic facts of the case, and decided that substantial bans were the only possible sanction. Pearce is believed to be intending to appeal. O'Dwyer could not be contacted.


With a Harris bipod and BFG sling, a SWAT master sniper instructor shoots the SR-15E3 at long range. His verdict? An outstanding 5.56mm precision rifle.
The SR-15E3 IWS Mod 1 comes with a host of features, including an ambi sling mount, bolt release and selector; an enlarged triggerguard; and an excellent trigger. Shown with a Leupold MR/T scope. Optional offset open sights are available.
Compared with a standard bolt, the SR-15E3’s improved bolt (left) features extra-strong radiused lugs and a dual spring extractor. The cam-pin hole is also smaller, to facilitate a stronger bolt body.
During evaluation, the SR-15E3 drew high praise from all who fired it, with most of the compliments going to its trigger and overall comfort. Because of its exceptional quality, this weapon is well suited to home defense, hunting or law enforcement.
Unique to the SR-15E3 is its narrow, free-floating handguard, which sports a Mil-Std-1913 rail, special, movable, polymer panels and numerous quick-detach sling mounts.
Renowned throughout the firearms industry, Mr. C. Reed Knight, Jr., of Knight’s Armament Company, has been on the forefront of firearms design and production for many years. In 1991, Knight showed me his then-brand-new rail system for the U.S. M4 Carbine, a system still issued by the U.S. military. Years earlier, Knight designed at his facility in Vero Beach, Florida, a new pistol later sold to Colt’s Mfg. Co., as well as several “special-purpose” firearms and sound suppressors.
In 1990, after designing a weapon for the U.S. Advanced Combat Rifle test and the MG86 Light Machine Gun, world-famous arms designer Eugene Stoner joined Knight’s Armament Company, where he continued to design advanced firearms until his death in 1997. In 1991, Stoner designed the 7.62x51mm NATO Stoner Rifle-25 (SR-25), an upgraded variation of his original AR-10 incorporating components common to the AR-15 rifle. The SR-25 was adopted by the U.S. Navy SEALs and later evolved into the M110 Sniper Rifle used by the Army and the Marines.
In the wake of the success of the SR-25, Knight’s Armament Company returned to the AR-15 platform and began designing a new AR-15-type rifle, the Stoner Rifle-15 (SR-15), with a number of advanced design improvements. Aside from its fine “Swiss watch”-quality build, the SR-15 includes an advanced bolt design and an equally advanced extractor. For several years, the SR-15 continued developing, along with several variations. The latest version is the SR-15E3 IWS Mod 1. The E3 refers to the rifle’s bolt design, and the rest stands for Integrated Weapon System, Modification 1.
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Nigerian Institute of Transportation Technology (NITT), Zaria has set up a 22-member project team for the development of an electric vehicle.
Inaugurating the team on Thursday in Zaria, Mr. Olorogun-John Inojeharho, chairman of the NITT board, said the project aims to reduce emissions and pollution.
“The establishment of this project team was in accordance with the directives of the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi in 2019.
Inojeharho therefore urged the committee to work tirelessly towards achieving this feat to justify the trust placed in them and put NITT on the world map as an organization that has converted a fuel vehicle into an electric vehicle.
The team, he said, should develop a plan that will guide the evolution of the NITT model of electric vehicle.
Other terms are, he added, are to evolve the technology / design framework of the NITT model of electric vehicle; Develop a prototype of the NITT electric vehicle and promote the NITT model of electric vehicle in the Nigerian automotive industry.
Others should determine the budget allocation to support the new project, identify capacity building needs for the sustainability of the new project and establish the need for technical support or partnership with other institutions or organizations. research.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that the team has Dr Bayero Salih-Farah, director general of the institute as chairman, other members are Elkanah Ngbale, director of the transport technology center of the Institute, Dr Felicia Nwanosike, Director of the School of Transport and Dr Ibrahim Mundi, Director of ICT, Libraries and Information Services, among others.
In his remarks, Salih-Farah thanked the NITT Board of Directors for the nomination of the team.
Salih-Farah also acknowledged the enormity of the task at hand, noting that it would require a lot of support from the council as well as the government in terms of resources and technical know-how. (NOPE)


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Dindigul and Hyderabad are located at a distance of 877Kms from each other. Hyderabad can be reached in about 14hrs 15min.KPN Travels operates close to 2 buses from Dindigul to Hyderabad. The first KPN Travels bus starts at 04:15 PM, and you can easily access buses till 07:15 PM. Minimum fare for bus travel along this route is Rs.1200, and the maximum fare is close to Rs.1200.
KPN Travels provide a number of options in the type of buses like Scania A/C Multi Axle Seater (2+2) for your to choose from.
Dindigul, located in the state of Tamil Nadu, lies between the famous Palani and Sirumalai Hills. The city gets its name from a huge rock that overlooks the city and which resembles a pillow. This place was under the reign of Tipu Sultan for a long time and was later conquered by the British. Dindigul fort, built by Muthu Krishna Naicker in the 17th century, is one of the main attractions here. The site is currently maintained by the ASI. Kamarajar Lake, Berijam Lake, Kutladampatti Waterfalls and Ayyampalayam are few other beautiful places nearby. Known also as an important religious centre, some of the prominent temples are Kasi Visalakshi-Viswanathar Temple, Sri Kottai Mariamman Temple, Kamakshiamman Temple, Anjaneyar Temple, Sendraya Perumal Temple, Kurinji Andavar Temple, and Nadupatti Anjaneyar Temple. The Roman Catholic Church and the Begambur Big Mosque, both believed to be 300 years old, are other religious places here. Dindigul is accessible by a good road and rail network.
Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh is one of the major cities of south India. A landlocked city, it is equally known for its pearls and Biriyani (an indigenous Hyderabadi cuisine). It is also one of the prominent historical cities of the country. Also called the land of Nizams, the history of Hyderabad is closely intertwined with that of the Muslim rulers of the country. A rich state in the olden times, Hyderabad attracted people from far and wide to it. Even today the remnants of its historical past are visible everywhere in the city add.
Very poor maintenance. We are asked to change the bus in between
Driver didnt speak English and told to come to a wrong boarding point 65 kms away from actual one.
that bus having problem at 11pm.they will arrange spare bus at 3am...near to Salem.b Im reached Hyderabad at 2pm
Bad experience last time ,tyre was punctured .this time ,due to breakdown,inordinate delay happened call for explanation from office.l think poor maintenance may be the cause.if it continues,travel may miss many commuters


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The first idea about ATAmusic was to create a virtual place for sharing information regarding playing and learning to play an instrument. It’s been shown up that there is a strong potential of real events for gathering people interested in studying music. They can meet and absorb information and experiences by all their senses. Thus, ATAmusic organizes these workshops in the Czech and Slovak Republics. (The pages are mostly in Czech language but feel free to use a translator or ask any question via email. Foreign participants are welcome!!!)
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- Jesenický shuffle - fiddle, banjo
- Bluegrass Wellness - individual and group lessons combined with wellness acitivities in the beautiful Slovak mountains.
- Gillova vokální dílna - workshop focused on singing technique, harmony vocals, ear training
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I want to send a push notification to the powerapp from the flow for this I have followed below steps:-
I have created a flow that will send a push notification to the powerapp when a record is updated in the crm.
Please find the attachment of the Send Push Notification.
In the OnVisible property of the screen I have placed the logic to open a particular screen when the user taps the notification as follows:-
But, nothing happens when user clicks on the notification send from "Send Push Notification" in flow.
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text: 47.2" Wooden Snowman Sleigh. Hang this fun fellow where he can greet your family and guests this winter season. An artfully painted sled, this snowman has a cut-out black top hat and attached red and black scarf ready for any special occasion. In pretty script, across the wood planks, the phrase Let it Snow covers this sled that can hang or stand indoors or out to enhance your winter home decor. This tall sled is adorable and sure to become a seasonal favorite in the years to come.


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Limbic encephalitis (LE) is a paraneoplastic neurological syndrome often associated with small cell lung carcinoma and more rarely with testicular, breast, and other tumors. Clinical hallmarks of paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis are changing mental status, short-term memory impairment, seizures, confusion, and behavioral changes. Hu antibody-negative LE patients usually do not develop symptoms beyond the limbic system and appear to improve more often after treatment of the cancer than those who have Hu antibodies, suggesting that the pathogenesis of the LE in both groups could be different. Recent studies have detected antibodies to voltage-gated potassium channels (VGKC) in patients with LE, with and without associated tumors. Neurological symptoms were found to improve with a reduction of VGKC antibody levels.


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From the internationally bestselling author of Love Her Wild and The Dark Between Stars comes The Truth About Magic, a fresh, awakened journey outwards. An adventure into the great unknown. It's about finding ourselves, our purpose, and the simple joys of life. It's about lavender fields, drinking white wine out of oak barrels in vineyards, laughing until you cry, dancing in wood barns with people you love until the sun comes up, eating food that makes you say, 'wow,' making love on sandy beaches on the coast of Spain. It's a vibrant, transcendent journey into growth. A book that will leave you smiling, energised and booking flights to far off beaches.
The Koreans, according to the Chinese chronicles, are `the people who enjoy singing and dancing' and who regaled their gods with dance and song. Since then poetry has been an essential part of Korean life and has been regarded as the highest of the arts. In this first comprehensive anthology of Korean poetry in English, first published in 1974, Peter Lee has selected and translated a wide variety of poems ranging from the Silla Dynasty in 57 BC to the middle of the twentieth century. The poems chosen reflect not only the native Korean tradition, but also the great tradition of Chinese poetry. They often possess a deep lyrical quality, many are rich in religious overtones or derive their beauty from contemplation of nature and through many of the poems runs the feeling of the closeness of Korean life to the earth.
In a voice that is inclusive and open to all, Courtney Peppernell presents a tribute to her readers in the third installment of her bestselling Pillow Thoughts series. A beautifully raw and poignant collection of poetry and prose, Pillow Thoughts III continues the series from poet Courtney Peppernell. Fix yourself a warm drink and settle into Peppernell's words as she pens a tribute to her readers who are bravely continuing their journey from hurt to healing.
I cannot even say come to me. Come wind, come eye. Restless, see me. Let me see. -- from Vindauga The poems in E. Alex Pierce's new collection invite readers to meditate upon language embedded in landscape, and trace the formation of a young artist who begins in music, arrives at theatre, and ends in poetry. From striking individual poems such as The fetch of the wind and The sky full of empty rooms to the stunning stretched sonnet sequence The Stanzas. Rooms. --which searches a passionate relationship with a photographer for the beginnings of a poet's voice--the collection moves from the fragmented textures of childhood memory in an East Coast village to the complex juxtaposition of art museums, performance, opera, and string quartets. These fiercely poised poems are layered and rich, with a sensuous attention to line and breath; a major new volume from an accomplished poet.
Hard Damage works to relentlessly interrogate the self and its shortcomings. In lyric and documentary poems and essayistic fragments, Aria Aber explores the historical and personal implications of Afghan American relations. Drawing on material dating back to the 1950s, she considers the consequences of these relations-in particular the funding of the Afghan mujahedeen, which led to the Taliban and modern-day Islamic terrorism-for her family and the world at large. Invested in and suspicious of the pain of family and the shame of selfhood, the speakers of these richly evocative and musical poems mourn the magnitude of citizenship as a state of place and a state of mind. While Hard Damage is framed by free-verse poetry, the middle sections comprise a lyric essay in fragments and a long documentary poem. Aber explores Rilke in the original German, the urban melancholia of city life, inherited trauma, and displacement on both linguistic and environmental levels, while employing surrealist and eerily domestic imagery.
Spanning more than six decades of Sudan's post-independence history, this collection features work by some of Sudan's most renowned modern poets, largely unknown in the United States. Adil Babikir's extensive introduction provides a conceptual framework to help the English reader understand the cultural context. Translated from Arabic, the collection addresses a wide range of themes-identity, love, politics, Sufism, patriotism, war, and philosophy-capturing the evolution of Sudan's modern history and cultural intersections. Modern Sudanese Poetry features voices as diverse as the country's ethnic, cultural, and natural composition. By bringing these voices together, Babikir provides a glimpse of Sudan's poetry scene as well as the country's modern history and post-independence trajectory.
How far from our imperfect human selves have we traveled? How shall we recover what is left, live within our man-made technologies built to be more powerful than us, and still keep a sense of humor? In the depths of an illness that would ultimately claim his life, the beloved poet and professor Brett Foster offered a parting gift, Extravagant Rescues, a sublime collection of poetry that lays bare the human and poetic brilliance of a man immersed in capturing human beings' mortal splendor and frailty within their own technology and flaws. The poems ask questions with hymn-like couplets, in a language of the gospel of empathy. We are allowed to rethink our choices, question and be wary of our machinery, and, in the end, with metaphors that channel feelings of loss, humor, and compassion, we are reminded to come, and dream, with eyes wide open / and set within the vessels of our waking selves, / of ever more intricate schemes, extravagant rescues.
`Original and wholly absorbing, The Devil Gets Lonely Too proves nothing short of exceptional as Langton introduces us to his particular brand of eclectic prose.' - BookViral In this sequel to his debut collection, Thomas R. Langton writes a contrasting collection about a heart burning with passion and renewed with life. Covering a wide variety of subjects, from social commentary to relationships to myths and legends, this book is dark poetry unlike any other. The beauty and hatred of the world is there for the taking in this melancholic, dark and downright gritty collection.
Though North Korea holds the attention of the world, it is still rare for us to hear North Korean voices, beyond those few who have escaped. Known only by his pen name, the poet and author `Bandi' stands as one of the most distinctive and original dissident writers to emerge from the country, and his work is all the more striking for the fact that he continues to reside in North Korea, writing in secret, with his work smuggled out of the country by supporters and relatives. The Red Years represents the first collection of Bandi's poetry to be made available in English. As he did in his first work The Accusation, Bandi here gives us a rare glimpse into everyday life and survival in North Korea. Singularly poignant and evocative, The Red Years stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit to endure and resist even the most repressive of regimes.
Zen is a way of life, providing a means of engaging on the great questions and of seeking enlightenment. Zen is also very much in the real world and you can see it expressed around you in paintings, poetry, and nature. This inspiring calendar features 12 examples of Zen poetry resting upon beautiful expressions of Zen art. Both of these art forms open up a visual world and a simple expression of organic living, and nature, that can be meditated upon. The datepad features previous and next month's views. Created by Flame Tree Studio - The Art of Fine Gifts.
Jericho Brown's daring poetry collection The Tradition details the normalization of evil and its history at the intersection of the past and the personal. Brown's poetic concerns are both broad and intimate, and at their very core a distillation of the incredibly human: What is safety? Who is this nation? Where does freedom truly lie? Poems of fatherhood, legacy, blackness, queerness, worship, and trauma are propelled into stunning clarity by Brown's mastery, and his invention of the duplex - a combination of the sonnet, the ghazal, and the blues - testament to his formal skill. The Tradition is a cutting and necessary collection, relentless in its quest for survival while revelling in a celebration of contradiction.


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Reflections and Next Steps  by Lindsay M. Hayes Abstract Data from a recent national study of inmate suicides indicates that the suicide rate in county jails throughout the United States has steadily decreased.
How Safe Is Correctional Medicine?
I am beginning to write a research paper, for which I have chosen to write about Correctional Medicine. Your blog appears to be an excellent resource, especially because there are so few publications on Jail Medicine.
I was wondering if you or any of your colleagues would be willing to answer a few questions for my paper. If so, please contact me contact information belowI would really appreciate it!
If Ryan gives me permission, I will publish his paper here on JailMedicine! What special training was required of you prior to starting the job? What are the security measures like while working? Are you accompanied by guards?
Do you possess weapons? Ryan, there are several common misconceptions about medicine practiced in jails and prisons.
One of these is that jails and prisons are dangerous places to work; that assaults by inmates on medical staff are common. Actually, this is not true. In fact, I personally have found that my jail medical clinics are a much safer work environment than where I worked before.
I started out as an Emergency Physician and worked in a busy ER for upwards of 25 years. During that time, I have been slapped, punched and kicked—several times! I was spat upon. I was peed upon. I wrestled with out-of-control patients. I was threatened with violence many times.
Though this never happened to me, one of my colleagues had a patient pull a knife on her in a small ER exam room. Guns were even found hidden in our ER waiting room! ER doctors and ER staff have been killed. But none of these have ever happened to me in the 15 years that I have been working in Correctional Medicine.
My jail medical clinics have been much safer overall than emergency departments.PRISONS: CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.
Correctional officers (C.O.s) are "people workers" who interact with prison inmates on an intensely personal level, in an environment of close physical proximity over long periods of time, while functioning as low-level members of a complex bureaucratic organization (Lombardo, ).
1 Legislative Update: Texas’ Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine By Craig A. Conway, J.D., LL.M. (Health Law) [email protected] A recent American Medical Association article1 addressed the need to tackle physician shortages in many states’ rural areas.
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