Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and original vocalist Layne Staley. Although widely associated with grunge music, the band’s sound incorporates heavy metal and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Alice in Chains has released four studio albums, three EPs, two live albums, four compilations, and two DVDs. The band is known for its distinct vocal style which often included the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell.
Alice in Chains Over Now
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A Luxury Hotel – New York Dream Getaway
July 26, 2010 by
New York City is a cultural icon, in addition to being a thriving centre of commerce. It goes without saying that the city has a huge amount to offer its visitors in terms of accommodation, dining and entertainment. New York hotels have featured in blockbuster films since the early days of cinema and house the rich and famous night in, night out.
The cultural influence of New York hotels is far reaching. The Waldorf Astoria, birthplace of the Waldorf Salad; the Algonquin Hotel, setting for the literary Algonquin Round Table get-togethers and the Hotel Chelsea, famed for rock star notoriety and muse of many a songwriter – if those walls could speak!
So established is the history of hoteliers in New York that the city boasts one of the United States’ longest running trade associations, the Hotel Association of New York, founded in 1878. The accommodation available in New York is as diverse and appealing as the city itself.
Where do you want to stay?
If you’re looking for a luxury hotel New York will exceed your expectations. The city is a vibrant, bustling metropolis yet it is possible to find peace and quiet in an opulent home from home. The word famous Central Park is a huge retreat for resident New Yorkers and visitors alike, and provides one of the best settings for a short or long stay in the city. Located in Manhattan, Central Park has the unusual combination of natural tranquillity and the best of urban life, with the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, the New York State Theater and much more just a short distance away.
For faultless hospitality, style and charm, a luxury hotel New York style is the perfect way to end a day sightseeing or doing business in the city.
“Back to School” School Supply Drive is Here Again!
July 23, 2010 by
For the past l2 years, local community organizers have made a dream come true for children and youth from Gifford and other underserved areas in Indian River County. Backpacks filled with new school supplies have been given to children to help prepare them for school and create a positive new beginning to their school year. Previously held at the Gifford Community Center, this year’s “Back to School” drive will be held at the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office due to the need for more space. The event will take place at 4055 41st Street, Vero Beach on Saturday, July 3l from l0:00 a.m. to l2:00 p.m. County Commissioner Joe Flesher will open the event introducing Freddie Woolfork of the Gifford Youth Activities Center. The l2th Annual “Back to School” is being coordinated by the Gifford Youth Activity Center, River Fund/Feed Everyone, By the River, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Department and the Visiting Nurse Association. Festivities include booths for activities and product samples, healthy food and snacks, music, face painting and a fitness program called ZumbaWorks.
JoAnne Finnegan, By the River Board Chairwoman helps paint kids' faces at last year's Back to School event
All donations are accepted and appreciated. Requested items include paper, tablets, pencils, pens, 3-ring binders, erasers, folders with pockets and monetary contributions. 2010 distribution of backpacks will go to grades: K-2 (300), 3-5 (200), 6-9 (250) and grades l0-l2 (50 backpacks). “Back to School” is a highlight of every student’s school year, complete with surprises and much needed new school supplies.
“It will be a great day with music, food and face painting and that very special feeling all of us remember when opening a brand new box of crayons, a new backpack and the start of a new school year,” said Ananda Devi, The River Fund’s Feed Everyone Program Director.
Individuals and business may donate supplies at the following drop off locations:
Back to School 2009 backpacks filled with school supplies
Gifford Youth Activity Center
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
Indian River County North and South County Libraries
Gifford Church
Living Lord Lutheran Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Comcast Vero Beach
Eye Clinic of Vero Beach (Miracle Mile)
Christ by the Sea
Curves in Sebastian
Freddie Woolfork, development director at the Gifford Youth Activity Center said this is not only about distributing supplies, but also providing information about community services and encouraging literacy. “Everyone comes together to help kids in our area. Parents want to give their kids the best and that’s not always possible. We hope the kids are happy, the parents are happy and that the event is fantastic.”
For more information or to donate, please contact Ms. Ananda Devi at 772-589-8334.
Help Me Find My Way Home! My Name is Bradley!
July 22, 2010 by
I have 3 children under the age of 8 who are extremely upset as you can imagine. He was wearing a black leather collar and also a choker chain. We unfortunately found his tag in the backyard. We have also posted flyers around the neighborhood; we were able to speak to a few neighbors and they stated that there have been a few cases were some (more expensive) breeds have been taken. . .we hope this isn’t the case.
Thanks again for your help.
Amanda Sanders
Vero Beach’s 2010 Biggest Loser Challenge
July 22, 2010 by
What: Vero Beach’s 2010 Biggest Loser Challenge is a 12 week competition geared for weight loss.
When: This program will begin on September 1st 2010 and end on November 24th.
How: Fill out our application located here on the message boards, email the event coordinator, or you may find them at many locations around Vero Beach. Once your application is processed and accepted you will receive an answer within 3 business days.
Fees: If accepted, program registration costs $10 a week for a single member, due at least 2 weeks in advance. Each additional family member is another $5 per week.
Registration fees will be used to provide you with a full nutrition and exercise program tailored to your needs and life, as well as the cost of operation and prizes.
Required Participation: The only participation that is required is a private weigh-in at a set time and place each week. Chances are if you want to win, the bare minimum won’t cut it. In addition to the weigh-in we will offer many more opportunities throughout the weeks for support. There will be a support group meeting each week to discuss diet concerns, new goals, triumphs, tips & tricks, or stumbles. That’s not all. Many other days of the week there will be exercise group meet-ups at any one of the local parks and recreation complexes.
Prizes: Each week there will be a unique challenge that offers a prize related to your healthy life efforts. That is 12 weekly prizes for participation and performance, and the grand prize for more weight lost is estimated $1000.
Event website: VBBLChallenge.webs.com.
Nicole Pierce – Program Coordinator
A Strong Tropical Wave Could Develop This Weekend
July 22, 2010 by
According to AccuWeather.com Chief Hurricane Meteorologist Joe Bastardi, a strong tropical wave could develop into the second tropical storm of the season, threatening Florida later on Thursday and through the weekend.
The tropical system, which is currently bringing strong winds and rough seas north of Puerto Rico, could become better organized in the next 48 hours, as it moves into an area more favorable for tropical development.
People in Southern Florida and the Bahamas should be on alert for a tropical storm to form this weekend and be ready to make preparations.
AccuWeather.com meteorologists are focusing on two potential scenarios.
The first depicts the storm developing, crossing Florida early in the weekend and entering the eastern Gulf of Mexico as a weaker system.
Impacts over the oil spill site in the central Gulf would be less than were caused by Hurricane Alex, which moved through the southern Gulf of Mexico in late June.
The second scenario depicts the system moving through the Florida Keys late in the week, developing into a stronger tropical storm or hurricane. If this were to happen, impacts to the spill site will be increased.
Regardless of either scenario, Florida will be impacted first before any effects reach the Gulf.
“The weather map on Saturday could be a summer classic,” said Bastardi. “A hot shot into the mid-Atlantic and a tropical system affecting Florida or the Gulf.”
If you have questions or want to speak to a meteorologist, contact:
Roberti@AccuWeather.com
Vero Beach Hotel & Spa Wedding Anna & Jason
July 21, 2010 by
The informal, small wedding of Anna Key and Dr. Jason Jerry at the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa on August 1, 2009. Loved the soft guitar music for this romantic wedding gathering of friends and family in a beautiful setting. As always the staff at Vero Beach Hotel and Spa was wonderful. Best Wishes…… Verola Photography.
Are You Concerned About the Effects of Offshore Drilling on Florida’s Wildlife?
July 16, 2010 by
Over the last several weeks, Defenders of Wildlife’s Florida office has been working for improvements in search and recovery operations to impacted by the disastrous Gulf oil spill. We’ve worked to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is reported from the Gulf and hosted clean-ups with our partners on beaches around Tampa Bay to prepare in case oil reaches our shores.
Today, I need your help to prevent another offshore oil disaster, one that could be right off our Florida shoreline. Please use the information below to contact your Florida state senator and state representative and tell them to put a constitutional amendment banning drilling in Florida waters on the November ballot:
Your State Representative Debbie Mayfield – (850) 488-0952 or (772) 778-5077
Florida House of Representatives Switchboard: (850) 488-1157
Your State Senator Mike Haridopolos – (850) 487-5056 or (321) 752-3131
Find Contact Information fort Your State Senator
You can make a big difference today! Just deliver this simple message:
My name is XXXXX and I’m calling from Vero Beach because I’m deeply concerned about the effects of offshore drilling on Florida’s wildlife, communities and tourist 
economy. During the special legislative session next week, I urge you to support a constitutional amendment banning drilling in Florida waters on the November ballot. Because offshore drilling poses such a significant threat to marine wildlife, the environment, fisheries, tourism, and enjoyment value of our coasts, it is critical for Florida to make the prohibition against drilling ironclad, and Floridians should have the right to vote on this very important decision.
Please report your call. Our advocates in the state capitol will be tracking the opposition to offshore drilling closely and following up with state representatives and senators to ensure that your voice is heard. Having seen firsthand the magnitude of the damage from the BP Gulf oil disaster, Governor Charlie Crist has called a special session of the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, July 20th – Friday, July 23rd… and we need your help to make the most of this opportunity to protect our coasts and wildlife. At stake are some of the Sunshine State’s most beautiful beaches and some of our most spectacular wildlife – animals like endangered Kemp’s ridley and threatened loggerhead sea turtles, whales, dolphins, giant blue fin tuna and rare shorebirds.
Currently, Florida has a moratorium on drilling our coasts, but that ban could be overturned in any legislative session – which almost happened just last year, putting our coasts and economy at devastating risk. It is now tragically clear that cleanup technologies have not kept pace with drilling techniques, and that endangers Florida’s coast and tourist economy, so I need your help to ensure that our coasts, communities and, especially, our wildlife remain protected from this toxic threat. Please contact your state senators and state representative now and speak out for permanent protection.
For the Wild Ones,
Laurie Macdonald Director,
Florida Program Defenders of Wildlife
Vero Beach Florida Home For Lease
July 16, 2010 by
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