“Jerusalem Sheraton Plaza - New York Times” plus 4 more |
- Jerusalem Sheraton Plaza - New York Times
- Genesis Land - New York Times
- Officials at odds over Badlands site designation - Yahoo News
- Man dies in car crash west of Boynton Beach this morning - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
- Arsenal back on track with 4-0 win over Wigan - The Miami Herald
| Jerusalem Sheraton Plaza - New York Times Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT Address47 King George St, Jerusalem, 91076Phone800/325-3535 in the U.S.; 02/629-8666Web Sitewww.sheraton.co.ilPrice$$$ This 1970s 22-story tower is the top hotel closest to the Ben-Yehuda Mall area, though it's still a 5-minute walk away. Always bustling, the public areas have recently been renovated. Rooms are moderately spacious and have balconies; those facing southeast (additional charge) have spectacular views of the Old City. Those facing north, though missing out on the Old City, have sweeping vistas of the area. Club Floor rooms receive special staff service. The hotel's entrance plaza is below street level; to leave by foot entails climbing a hill or stairway. The dining here (all glatt kosher), originally designed by Chef Shalom Kadosh (hailed as the high priest of glatt kosher), is very good and attracts many observant guests. Beds are new, comfy Sheraton "Sweet Sleepers."  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT LocationAbout 15 miles from Jerusalem, on the Alon roadCityJerusalemPhone02/997-4477Web Sitewww.genesisland.co.ilPrice$36 (with camel ride) At this Biblical-style encampment in the Judean Desert, tourists can take a camel trek and eat traditional cuisine under "Abraham's Tent." Adults may consider it the equivalent of a medieval theme park with fake knights and jousting contests, but children will adore donning Bedouin smocks and sharing shish kebab, hummus and pita bread around low tables. Abraham's Feast includes dinner and a biblical presentation by character actors. Reservations must be made in advance.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Officials at odds over Badlands site designation - Yahoo News Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT BISMARCK, N.D. – Federal and state officials are at odds over listing about 12,000 acres of scenic North Dakota Badlands on the National Register of Historic Places to recognize an area that inspired Theodore Roosevelt. The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are pushing for the designation to highlight the significance of the region, where Roosevelt ran his cattle more than a century ago. Ranchers and state officials, though, fear it would hinder development and say local residents were not consulted. "Our view is that it's benign," said Dave Pieper, the Forest Service's Dakota Prairie Grasslands supervisor. "It's just an acknowledgment." The National Register of Historic Places is the federal government's list of properties it considers worthy of preservation and recognition. The proposal for the historic designation includes land around the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Elkhorn Ranch and the Elkhorn Ranchlands, a private ranch that the Forest Service bought two years ago. "It doesn't pose any restrictions," said Valerie Naylor, the superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in southwestern North Dakota. "It's a nice recognition of its historical significance." "If it's just a title, then why do we need it?" counters Jim Arthaud, a rancher and Billings County commissioner. "This is about locking the land up. So for them to say it will not do anything is completely bogus. The people in this county are nervous." Arthaud said the historic designation could prevent oil and gas development in the area and lessen the amount of land open for grazing. He said it also could hinder plans for a bridge over the Little Missouri River, which local residents say is a key to travel. Billings County officials want a crossing over the river to connect state Highways 16 and 85 in the Badlands. It would cut as much as 100 miles off the commutes of many who live in the area, encourage economic development and cut the response times of fire trucks and ambulances, they say. An environmental review of the bridge project, required under federal law, began this year, said Doug Hecox, a spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration. Environmental analyses for similar projects have taken up to five years, he said. A listing on the national register, though, "wouldn't add any time or additional requirements" for the bridge project, Hecox said. For the purchase of the private ranch two years ago, the federal government paid $4.8 million and conservation groups contributed $500,000. The Forest Service promised to keep allowing grazing and other activities, including oil and gas development, on the land. A historic designation would restrict land use as outlined in that agreement, said Gov. John Hoeven's staff attorney, Ryan Bernstein. "We believe the status change would add different layers of bureaucracy," Bernstein said. "We feel this is contrary to the original agreement." The State Historic Preservation Review Board postponed action on the federal proposal last month. "Right now, it's been postponed indefinitely," Bernstein said. The federal agencies' proposal initially also included about 1,200 acres of state land. State and federal officials said that land is no longer part of the proposal. Bernstein said a big problem with the federal proposal was that state and local officials were not part of the process early on. "It is a federal decision but we are very concerned that if it's done, they at least listen to locals and stakeholders in making the decision," Bernstein said. "They needed to talk to people before they did this," Bernstein said. "They need to find common ground with everybody." Pieper, of the Forest Service, said federal officials now plan to hold meetings with state and local officials on the nomination, though none are yet scheduled. He said there are nearly 13,600 historic designations nationwide, including 36 in North Dakota.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Man dies in car crash west of Boynton Beach this morning - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:38 AM PDT Accident at Le Chalet Boulevard and Military Trail PALM BEACH COUNTY - One man died after a Hyundai Sonata traveling westbound on Le Chalet Boulevard west of Boynton Beach veered to the left of the roadway, striking a palm tree in the center median, the Sheriff's Office said. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating what led to the 11:13 a.m. crash near Military Trail. The man, whose name was not released, was taken to Delray Medical Center, where he died, according to a Sheriff's Office statement. There were three others in the car, another man and two women. They were transported to JFK Medical Center with unknown injuries. Copyright © 2009, South Florida Sun-Sentinel  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Arsenal back on track with 4-0 win over Wigan - The Miami Herald Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:38 AM PDT LONDON -- Arsenal bounced back from two straight defeats in the Premier League, routing Wigan 4-0 Saturday behind Thomas Vermaelen's two goals. Vermaelen, a Belgium who joined the team from Ajax in the offseason, scored in the 25th and 49th minutes. Eduardo had a goal in the 59th minute and Cesc Fabregas completed the scoring in injury time. "We could have scored more," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "We had many chances and we were faithful to the way we want to play." Arsenal, coming off losses to Manchester City and Manchester United, recorded its first shutout of the season. Portsmouth remained without a point six matches into the season after losing 2-0 at Aston Villa. Newcomer Burnley notched a third win by defeating Sunderland 3-1. On Sunday, first-place Chelsea hosts Tottenham. --- FRANKFURT (AP) - Defender Daniel van Buyten scored with a late header to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over Nuremberg in the Bundesliga. Nuremberg nearly soured the start of Munich's Oktoberfest after Maxim Choupo-Moting evened the score following Ivica Olic's goal for Bayern. But the burly van Buyten rose to head in Arjen Robben's cross and seal Bayern's victory. In other games, Cologne won its first game of the season by beating Stuttgart 2-0 on the road and Hoffenheim also won away by rallying past Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-2. Hannover and Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 and Mainz won 3-2 at Bochum. --- GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Rangers and Kilmarnock each had a player sent off in a fiery 0-0 draw in the Scottish Premier League. Minutes before halftime, Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes picked up a second yellow card for another foul on Craig Bryson. Rangers manager Walter Smith was ejected for his furious reaction. Kilmarnock couldn't exploit its man advantage and midfielder Manuel Pascali followed Mendes out of the game in the 81st minute. The Italian drew a second yellow card for tugging on Steven Davis' jersey. Rangers, the defending champion, are in first place and four points ahead of rival Celtic, which plays Hearts on Sunday.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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