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Nor' Easter - Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 300 | Reviews: 211 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by FtownThrowDown:
4.28/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours a dark ruby brown in color. A nice tan head forms on the pour. Quickly falling back to a frothy ring around the edge of the glass.
Smell is very dark, ripe fruits. Some slight bourbon. And just a hint of vanilla.
Taste is lots of dark, ripe fruits. Juicy and deicious. Just a hint of bourbon in the flavor. This isn't dominated by the bourbon. It's only supporting. We'll see what it does as it warms up.
Very full and smooth on the mouthfeel. The Elderberries and fruit flavors are very strong/enjoyable and standout in this beer. Well done.
Serving type: bottle
07-03-2009 23:55:02 | More by FtownThrowDown
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4.49/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
batch #5
a - poured a one finger thick creamy coffee-colored head into a snifter that left good lace and a thin sheet throughout. dark color almost red wine like.
s - chocolate, dark berries and plums.
t - dark fruit, bourbon woodiness with a hint of tartness.
m - creamy and smooth.
o - really terrific sipper. excellent beer and complex.
Serving type: bottle
01-22-2014 22:32:47 | More by GPHarris
3.84/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle poured into a MadTree Snifter
A: Pours a dark brown, molasses colored body. Yields a light khaki colored thin head that slides down the glass quickly with a minimal amount of retention. Leaves a thin layer of retention. Pours like a strong ale or a scotch ale.
S: The waft in this one is really nice. Bourbon is subtle and not overbearing at all, with a strong berry aroma. There is some oak. Vanilla and some walnut and toasted almonds.
T: Whoa baby this is different than I was expecting from the nose. Bourbon is coming through perfectly upfront. There's a strong sweet berry flavor that slaps you right across the face mid-drink that finishes sharp with a boozy warmth and toffee.
M: Full body. Moderately high carbonation. Sticky. Boozy.
O: A solid brew. Not at all what I was expecting, but that's not necessarily a bad thing in this case. I wasn't expecting such a strong berry presence, but overall it meshes together well. I suspect this was a very different beer fresh. Glad I got a chance to try this one.
Serving type: bottle
12-30-2013 22:27:57 | More by Justin_Neff
4/5 rDev -2.4%
11-03-2013 16:11:26 | More by jaydoc
New York
4.15/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
love this beer batch 4 is the best in my opinion. it has alot of sourness and balance. love drinking it especially in the colder months you cant go wrong. black in color very bourbony, good viscosity and overall taste. one bottle will get tipsy quick.
Serving type: bottle
10-02-2013 02:35:46 | More by mquartuccio87
3/5 rDev -26.8%
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3.75/5 rDev -8.5%
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4/5 rDev -2.4%
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New York
3.75/5 rDev -8.5%
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3.91/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
How served: 750ml cap bottle poured into a Kastaar tulip.
Notes: Batch #4 (bottled during the winter months of late 2009 to early 2010)
A: The beer poured a very dark opaque brown with a 1 finger light brown head which dissipated quickly laving no lacing on my glass.
N: The nose included oak, bourbon, raisins/plums and slightly musky.
T: The taste was similar to the nose with mildly sweet dark fruits, berries, light bourbon, vanilla & oak dominating the taste. There was a mild tart undertone by midpalate as well as a mild warming affect from the alcohol. The beer finished clean and dry.
M: This beer had a light-medium body with a low carbonation level.
O: Overall this beer kept growing on me as it warmed. Very tasty and a great sipping beer. This brew is better left for dessert or as an after dinner drink then paired with a meal. IMHO this beer tasted like a hybrid of a Winter Warmer, Christmas Beer & a Belgium Strong Dark Ale. I will be looking for this beer again in the future.
Serving type: bottle
07-15-2013 21:57:43 | More by uturn
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4.25/5 rDev +3.7%
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New York
4.2/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: Dark purplish black. Decent sized tan head that soon fades, with no lacing.
S: Rich sweet bourbon, berries, a wine-like acidity, some underlying yeastiness.
T/M: Sweet berries and bourbon, quickly giving way to more of a tart, bitter fruit character. Belgian yeasts, dark fruits, sugar, slightly acidic. Nice and complex, something like a blend of wine and beer flavors.
O: An excellent twist on a Belgian beer. The added berries and barrel aging add a great deal of complexity and completely change the underlying Belgian-style brew. Very tasty and rich.
Serving type: bottle
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2.75/5 rDev -32.9%
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Nor' Easter from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
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Police say an Edgewood street gang is virtually out of commission in the wake of a large-scale wiretap investigation that led to 21 arrests and the confiscation of more than $680,000 in illegal drugs.
Investigators with the Harford County Task Force believe the gang dubbed "World's Most Dangerous," or WMD, may also be connected to other violent crimes such as street robberies, shootings and the murder of a fellow gang member that remains under investigation.
The task force investigation began in late 2011 after patrol officers noticed a pickup in the gang's activity, Lt. Lee Dunbar of the Harford County Sheriff's Office and task force watch commander, said at a press conference Thursday.
After getting enough probable cause for a wiretap, investigators learned illegal drugs were being shipped from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore City and then to the drug dealers in Harford County, Dunbar explained.
Of the 21 people arrested, 15 are charged at the state level and eight are facing federal charges. One of Harford County's most wanted individuals, 20-year-old Isaiah Sibert, was also arrested in connection with the investigation.
"We've pretty much dismantled them at this time," Dunbar said of the WMD drug organization.
In addition to the arrests, police seized more than $100,000 cash, a handgun, two vehicles, 1,060 grams of marijuana, 4,577 grams of cocaine and 2,000 grams of heroin. The estimated, combined street value for the seized drugs is about $680,000, according to a release from the sheriff's office.
Dunbar added that the investigation was one of the most successful the task force has conducted.
"I want to make it known that that's why the task force was formed back in 1988—for cases just like this. Because we can't do it alone. We know that our jurisdictional boundaries are here in Harford County, but we know the drug dealers' boundaries; they don't have any," Dunbar said.
The Harford County Task Force includes members of the sheriff's office, DEA, Maryland State Police, Harford County State's Attorney's Office and Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Aberdeen police departments.

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The highlight of the year for many Cub Scouts is Day Camps and Twilight Camps and they are just around the corner! Starting in June, Cubs will have 13 opportunities to join us for out of this world fun and excitement with our "Scouting the Galaxy" themed camps. These camps take place all over our Council so there is at least one in your area. Day Camp is the perfect place for Cubs to earn belt loop and rank advancement while getting out of the house for a week with their friends.
This year, each of our 13 camps will offer the same great programs with a special feature at each location over the course of 5-days with the same hours, all at the same price for Day Camps and Twilight Camps. Cub families can choose·any camp that best fits their needs and attend any session they like! Check out our full schedule below to find a camp that's right for you! Your Cubs will participate in daily activities that include BB guns, archery, "science lab," Space Derby rocket building and racing, aquatics, Scout skills, field games and sports, and more. All Camps are run by trained volunteer staff and operated under National BSA Camping Standards to guarantee the safety of your son and the quality of his experience. These camps are best attended as a Den or Pack and when parents participate with their Cubs. Day Camps and Twilight camps require 1 adult for every 5 Cubs with a minimum of 2 adults per group so talk to your leader about when your Pack or Den is attending and how you can rotate supervision with other parents in your Pack or Den.
For additional details, including a full schedule and contacts for each camp, or to register for camp, see below. Registration·will open in early 2014 and early registration discounts are available if you register at least 30 days before camp starts. Don't miss the adventure with your Cub Scout at Day Camp and Twilight Camp this summer!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does camp cost? The early registration fee for Day Camp is $90 and for Twilight Camp is $85. These prices are effective up until 30-days prior to the start of camp. After that, the regular fee of $100 for Day Camp and $95 for Twilight Camp is effective.
Should we attend with our Pack/ Den? Absolutely! In fact, all Cub Camps are best when attended together as a Den or Pack. This helps strengthen the bond amongst the boys, ensures that each Cub is comfortable at camp with a friendly face participating along side, and allows parents to rotate supervision so no individual parent is obligated to a week at camp (though many enjoy the full week!). Additionally, participating as a Den or Pack during summer activities maintains the cohesion of your group, maing it easier to get back into the groove during the school year. NEW for 2014: Den/ Pack Incentive! Register 8 or more Cubs for the same camp and recieve $10 OFF FOR EACH CUB SCOUT! Choose the "Pack Registration" option from the registration links below.
What will my son do? Each camp features a wide variety of activities. Your son will rotate from activity to activity as throughout their camp experience. Every camp program include bb guns & archery, field games & sports, "science lab," arts & crafts, aquatics (activities vary by location), Scout skills (like knots, first aid, fishing, hiking, etc. - varying by location), and more!
Which camp should we attend? Since all camps offer the same great program, you are encouraged to pick a week and a location that works best for your family.
Are meals included? Meals are not included at camp so your son will want to bring a sack lunch to Day Camp or eat dinner before Twilight Camp. Snacks are also encouraged.
Can I attend with my son? As with all Cub Scouting activities, Day Camps and Twilight Camps are parent friendly and you are encouraged to attend. Scouting is most effective at building young men of character when parents and family members enrich their Scout's experience by participating along side. Plus, its a lot of fun! 1 adult is required for every 5 Cubs and 2 leaders from a Pack or Den must attend with their Cubs in order to insure the safety of our Scouts.
How can I help? Day Camps and Twilight Camps are among the most enjoyable activities to volunteer at. They are both easy and exciting, requiring no previous experience to be effective. Adults interested in volunteering must be registered with the BSA and download a Volunteer Registration Form here (coming soon) or register to assist online by clicking here (coming soon).
How do I sign up? Locations, dates, and times for all camps are listed below. To register for a camp, or for more information, click on the camp name to be taken to the registration page. To download a registration form, click here (coming soon).
Camp Michaels June 9-13 Group ($10 off per person!) Individual 3486 Hathaway Rd., Union, KY
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Camp Michaels* June 16-20 Group ($10 off per person!) Individual 3486 Hathaway Rd., Union, KY
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Coco Crisp settled under the final fly ball, and the Oakland Athletics started charging onto the field like a bunch of Little Leaguers chasing an ice cream truck after a big win.
Within seconds, the infield at the Coliseum was a sea of green and gold. These young A's had done it, sweeping Texas to win a most improbable AL West title on the last day of the regular season.
A few hours later, baseball's playoff pairings were set. All of that fretting over potential tiebreakers, cross-country trips and a chaotic postseason schedule was for naught.
"Now the real season starts," New York Yankees star Derek Jeter said Wednesday night.
The playoffs begin Friday with a pair of winner-take-all wild-card matchups. The defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals visit Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves in the NL, then Baltimore plays at Texas.
Plus, consider this: After so much talk about the new, expanded postseason format that added two teams, the AL came out exactly how it would've last year. The Rangers and Orioles finished with the same record, so they're playing one game to decide it.
The Athletics' 12-5 win, helped when All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton dropped a fly, brought them a curious reward: a trip to Detroit to face Triple Crown slugger Miguel Cabrera, reigning AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and the Tigers in Game 1 of the division series.
"They have a very powerful lineup that can certainly score some runs. They also have great starting pitching. We will have our work cut out for us," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said.
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A headset that is either too loose or overtightened can ruin your ride, so it's important to sort it out as soon as possible. Different kinds of headsets require various techniques for adjustment and we'll go through a selection here.
Some of the following advice should be seen as a temporary measure, useful in order to stretch out the life of your headset until you can find time to get it replaced. If the following steps don't get results, or you're still concerned about safety after the adjustments, then get the job done professionally by your local bike shop.
Tools required:
- Headset wrenches (32 or 36mm)
- 4, 5 and 6mm Allen keys
- Resin hammer or block of wood and hammer
- Grease and citrus degreaser
- Torque wrench
- FSA headset guide tool (measures cartridge angles and diameters, available at www.fullspeedahead.com)
- Thin threadless headset washers (www.hopegb.com)
- 5/32 or 1/8in loose ball bearings or headset cartridge bearings
1 Diagnose and adjust a threaded headset
Bounce the front wheel off the ground a few times: a rattling sound indicates the headset is loose. If the bars lock in the middle and point straight, it's either overtight or the bearings are heavily worn. Holding the front wheel or frame between your legs, with the bars as leverage, carefully place a 32mm headset wrench over the locknut and turn anticlockwise. If it's particularly tough, try turning the lower cup clockwise to free it, releasing the top locknut. Adjust the lower cup until there's no play, but free movement, then lock down the top nut.
2 Quill stem removal
For older 1in quill stems, you'll need to dislodge the stem wedge first in order to remove the stem. Using an Allen key, loosen the wedge bolt by turning it anticlockwise until it protrudes just enough to give it a sharp blow with a resin mallet (keep a few threads engaged to prevent the cone or wedge from dropping into the steerer). Remove the stem and bars, and attach them to the bike's top tube with an old toe strap. Drop the fork by removing the brake, and the mudguard if required, then unthread the locknut and upper cup. Remove the bearings and clean with degreaser/WD40 and a cloth.
3 Inspection: Cone and cup wear
The following applies to all standard ball bearing headsets. Look closely at the surfaces of the bearing path – if it's worn, then evenly spaced pockmarks should be clearly visible, each little crater corresponding to an individual ball bearing. When the headset is ridden too tight or too loose over extended periods, each bearing gradually carves out a little nest for itself. The process is greatly accelerated by grit and contamination from wet conditions. There is a fix, however: packing in extra bearings where there were none before.
4 Dealing with the wear
Having removed the fork and ensured everything is clean, take a few of your bearings to your local bike shop for a match – they're relatively cheap and will either be 1/8 or 5/32in in diameter. Now add a dollop of grease, enough to hold the loose balls in place, and add bearings until they fill the cup, ensuring they're correctly positioned in the race on the bearing path. Because we're cheating a bit here, it's okay if they touch lightly. The idea is to end up with bearings occupying the undamaged areas of the cones and cups. Then readjust the headset correctly – refer to step 5 below if you have an Aheadset.
5 Aheadset/threadless headsets
In order to readjust the headset correctly, you need to understand that the stem has to be able to slide up and down on the steerer and should be loose before tightening the top cap. First, release the steerer clamp bolt or bolts on the stem completely. Make sure you alternate for twin bolt stems, since loosening one bolt tightens the other. Now nip up the top cap bolt. This will draw the fork upwards, sandwiching and tightening the bearings, so don't overdo it. Tighten twin stem bolts gradually until an even torque of 5-10Nm is achieved.
6 Get a grip
Aheadsets, or threadless headsets, rely on an internal 'gripper' device placed in the fork steerer tube, which is pulled up using the bolt held in place by the top cap. This draws the bearing assembly together by pulling against the stem, making adjustment possible. It's therefore necessary for the top of the stem clamp to sit a few millimetres higher than the top edge of the steerer tube. The star-fangled wedge on the right of the above image is used to grab steel and aluminium steerers. The wedge on the left is preferable for carbon or thin-walled aluminium steerers. If you have a deeper nylon stem cap (as on the right headset), ditch it for a shallower alloy one (as on the left).
7 Remove cartridges
If a simple adjustment doesn't do it, replacing cartridges or loose bearings is relatively easy. Remove the top cap and stem, and if the fork doesn't simply pull out, tap the steerer with the resin hammer to dislodge it. If it proves unruly, try prying the upper cone wedge away from the cone, holding onto your fork to keep it from falling to the floor. Note that if you have a Campagnolo headset with an expander wedge instead of a star-fangled washer, the non-split cone wedge can sometimes become stuck due to slight expansion of the steerer tube (this goes for some Dia-Compe models too). In this case, loosen the expander wedge first with a few turns of its Allen bolt, then give it a tap.
8 Replace cartidges
Now compare the two cartridges and notice the differences in the length of the angled and straight sections. These cartridges are available in a number of configurations, so hang onto your originals to ensure you can always get a good match. If you have a seriously neglected fully integrated headset or lower cup, a thin strip of PTFE tape and a few drops of bearing adhesive might be your only recourse. With today's modern integrated headsets, determining which kind of bearing goes into the frame can be a hit-and-miss process; to make it less of a chore, FSA produce a smart template (see 'Tools'), consisting of a metal plate featuring different cup and cartridge profiles.
9 Troubleshooting
Replacing the cartridges should remedy the rattle and poor steering. Sometimes the upper cup, cone wedge, spacers and stem won't adjust correctly due to the upper edge of the top cup coming into contact with the lower edge of the cone cap. This is a frequent problem that will cause binding of the headset and handling difficulties. The resulting friction can be remedied with a thin spacer or two (Hope produce one that's 0.4mm thick) that will prevent the edges from coming into contact and causing drag when placed between the cone wedge and cone cap. Apply a thin layer of grease between the metal elements, and take care to avoid carbon steerers.
10 Mind the gap
Note that when dealing with headset adjustment the stem is already level or slightly below the upper edge of the steerer, with the stem cap bottomed out. This means you'll need to stack enough spacers below or above the stem to achieve the gap illustrated above. If you don't have sufficient stem or spacer protruding, you won't be able to correctly adjust the headset. Now ditch the nylon top cap (shown on the right) in favour of a shallow alloy one. Check the expander wedge or star-fangled washer is well anchored and not slipping upwards. Make the final adjustment by acting on the top cap bolt, then carefully re-torque the stem as in step 5: the twin bolts should be about 5.7Nm.


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The interior is very modest, verging on grim.The hotel is very basic. There are absolutely no frills, however, the staff is very nice and attentive, the room was clean and the location is great.
|Good - 1171 reviews
With a stay at Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, you'll be centrally located in Los Angeles, steps from Japanese American National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art. This hotel is within close proximity of Los Angeles Children's Museum and Chinese American Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 173 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and DVD playe...
Overall Rating - Good - 1171 reviews
Excellent 10.0
My room faced the street and even on the 10th floor it was very loud and you could hear everyone outside
Excellent 9.0
This hotel is a great value compared to more upscale hotels in the surrounding area; clean, quiet, well appointed, great staff, near to restaurants & shopping, complimentary wireless internet, refrigerator, electronic safety box, blow dryer, etc.Although a slightly older property than many more expensive hotels, it is a much better value!
|Excellent - 1972 reviews
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza is in the heart of Los Angeles, walking distance from Grand Central Market and Walt Disney Concert Hall. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of World Trade Center Los Angeles and U.S. Bank Tower. Make yourself at home in one of the 453 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a pillowto...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1972 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The hostess Lauren was great she made us feel welcome. The corner room had great view of the plaza down below.
It was difficult to find parking in the near by area. At $41 a day to park at the hotel. I wish I would have know ahead of time.The hostess named Lauren checked us in. I had asked for baby crib ahead of my arrival, but when we checked in, Lauren when out of her way to get us a baby crib from another hotel since they did not have any available. She even call me at my room to let me that they were bringing a crib up to my room. She was amazing!
Excellent 10.0
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. Clean room.
The valet guy on the first night seemed a little rude. It's not that I disliked him, but that's the only 'negative' experience.
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Year built 1920 year remodeled 2006additional property description come live in the heart of downtown los angeles just steps away from the walt disney concert hall, the music center, and a host of other delightful attractions this community is located at the historic subway terminal building near pershing square with 15th century flore...
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|Good - 959 reviews
With a stay at Metro Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles (Chinatown), you'll be minutes from Chinese American Museum and close to Walt Disney Concert Hall. This hotel is within close proximity of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and Los Angeles City Hall. Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless I...
Overall Rating - Good - 959 reviews
Good 8.0
Hotel was an easy walk from the Train Station. It was clean and quiet. The Staff was eager to please.
Okay 5.0
Just a basic no frills hotel. Not the greatest neighborhood to walk through at night. I wouldn't stay there again. Their website was rather 'inflated' in regard to the amenities offered.
|Good - 2168 reviews
With a stay at Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, you'll be centrally located in Los Angeles, steps from Los Angeles Central Public Library and U.S. Bank Tower. This romantic hotel is within close proximity of Macy's Plaza and World Trade Center Los Angeles. Make yourself at home in one of the 683 air-conditioned guestrooms. Satellite programming and vid...
Overall Rating - Good - 2168 reviews
Okay 6.0
Front desk staff, amazing!! Especially loved, Lalamhy! Sp? She was a sweetheart. Bar staff, amazing and food in bar, to die for! Lobby very nice too.
The small, very out dated rooms. The room smelled like bleach and I had to move a desk to get the window opened so I could breathe. Over all the rooms are soooo old. Reminded me of an old motel room. Please update these rooms. :)I would go back just for the great staff. Even valet was incredible. They get an A+ for hospitality. And a D for rooms. Bathrooms tiny, understandable since it is a very old, historical hotel but it needs to be updated and cleaner. I didn't even want to take a shower in the bathroom to be honest. Otherwise, nice hotel. Great place for wedding but I do not recommend spending the night until updated.
Okay 5.0
The character and design of the hotel was awesome. Location was also great as there are a lot of nearby restaurants and attractions.
The room was very small, my reservation was not in the system, the lobby chairs and couches had not been cleaned in several years, and the elevator worked when it wanted to.I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The design was very old and had a lot of character, but the amenities were very limited.
|Good - 872 reviews
With a stay at Hilton Checkers in Los Angeles, you'll be minutes from Los Angeles Central Public Library and U.S. Bank Tower. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Macy's Plaza and World Trade Center Los Angeles. Make yourself at home in one of the 193 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Wireless Interne...
Overall Rating - Good - 872 reviews
Poor 2.0
Checking out!
No pool, rude staff.Downtown, not friendly or accommodating, very small rooms.
Poor 1.0
The location is good.
There was a rattling in the air conditioning which kept us up all night. We complained to the front desk, who could not fix it (needed an engineer) and we tried to sleep with the TV on all night. It was impossible and a terrible night's stay.It's not four stars. Service is lacking. The fittings of the room are not exceptional. The overall quality is less than a Hyatt or other comparable. Your rating is incorrect.
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This well-situated hotel is less than 3 km from the L.A. Convention Centre and just a few blocks from Union Station, the Orpheum Theatre, USC, LA Live and many of the city's landmarks and venues. It also offers easy access to public transportation. This renovated art-deco building was originally built in 1927, and is located in the historic district of downt...
Overall Rating - Okay - 1280 reviews
Poor 2.0
It has nothing, no heat, no AC, not attached bathroom, you will have to go into wing and use bathroom to take shower, if you got late then you wont find hot water. Its really crazy. Moreover it doesn't have internet, can you imaging how life is without internet. Internet was only in lobby but mostly it wasn't working. If you need just a room then you can stay here otherwise don't come here.
Poor 2.0
I don't want to go there again. dirty, unkind, inconvenient, narrow. No parking lot. I waited 20 minuntes(really!!) to check in. I was alone and no guests else were there in line.
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Located in Los Angeles, Stay on Main is minutes from Los Angeles Flower District and Orpheum Theatre. This hostel is within close proximity of Museum of Neon Art and Santee Alley. Make yourself at home in one of the 148 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cabl...
Overall Rating - Good - 2584 reviews
Poor 1.0
I did not like the room, so I did not take it, still I had to pay the fare...I did not like the hotel,it had no air condition, it smelled bad
Okay 5.0
The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The breakfast space was nice.
The shared shower was not clean and it was noisy from the street traffic.
|Good - 424 reviews
The L.A. Hotel Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles and within walking distance to numerous restaurants, lounges, shops, the theater district and LA Live. The L.A. Hotel Downtown is currently in transition and will be branded as a Hyatt Regency once all renovations are completed
Overall Rating - Good - 424 reviews
Excellent 8.6
I like that everyone on the hotel staff was courteous and went out of their way to help. I was having trouble connecting to the hotel wi-fi and not only did the bartender try to help, but the manager took my phone to the front desk to try and get it connected for me. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
When we got to the hotel they had trouble finding both reservations I had make through Kayak. It seems when I made my first reservation whomever put it in the computer scheduled us for June 3-4 instead of July 3-4. The person at the front desk was very nice and even though it took about 20 minutes to straighten everything out we still got the number of rooms and beds we needed. And didn't have to pay extra for the booking agent's mistake.
Excellent 9.0
the rooms were great, big, location was fantastic.
they charge $35 a night for parking when it looked like it was--- max for the stay, ended up spending $70 on parking when there was a lot around the corner for half that price.really enjoyed the stay, staff was great, parking left a bad taste in my mouth.
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With a stay at Staples Apartments in Los Angeles (Chinatown), you'll be minutes from Los Angeles Music Center and close to Walt Disney Concert Hall. This apartment is within close proximity of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Make yourself at home in one of the 154 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized ref...
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Located in Los Angeles, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites is minutes from World Trade Center Los Angeles and U.S. Bank Tower. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Los Angeles Central Public Library and Macy's Plaza. Make yourself at home in one of the 1354 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comfo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 2834 reviews
Okay 5.0
The location suited our need.
Walked in to a room half made. Called housekeeping and they sent someone right up. We left for him to finish and upon return discovered we had no ammenities. Had to call again for soap. They sent someone right up again.I don't think I would come here if I had to pay full price. The views of DT are amazing in some rooms and in others you are looking at the people looking at you from the glass elevator. The rooms with two beds are very small even for two people. Beds are comfy but walls are thin and halls are noisy. Housekeeping knocks about 8 am.
Excellent 10.0
I love the rooms. I love the beautiful views.
There was nothing that I did not like.It has beautiful rooms. The staff were exceptional in their attention to detail and their friendliness. The views are beautiful.
|Good - 1480 reviews
A downtown Los Angeles, California luxury boutique hotel located near the LA Convention Center. This business hotel features guest rooms & suites, event space, rooftop bar, 24 hour restaurant & pool
Overall Rating - Good - 1480 reviews
Excellent 8.3
Front desk staff was incredible.
rooms were very spartan; could have been cleaner.
Excellent 9.0
Great location and simple formula hotel....not as cool as it once was and maybe that's a good thing (less noise and drunk guests).
Paying for better WiFi connections.
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How to Keep College Borrowing in Check
Use these strategies to take only what you need to pay for college.
Student loans are a fact of life for many families. But now that student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt in the U.S., more families may be aware of the need to keep college costs and borrowing to a minimum.
Since the cost of college is rising faster than inflation—and has been for some time—families are having to employ an "all of the above" strategy for paying for, and saving on, college costs. Here are a couple of strategies that can help.
1. Don't borrow for the experiences of college: Using student loans to finance your child's education may be a smart thing to do. A recent study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce found that college graduates are less likely to be unemployed than high school graduates. And college graduates will earn $650,000 more than typical high school graduates, according to the Pew Research Center.
But, while borrowing money to earn a degree may be a good thing, borrowing money for the experiences of college—living on campus, studying abroad, or belonging to a fraternity or sorority—is less of a good bet.
Those things may enrich your child's college experience, but they aren't likely to flow to the bottom line.
Work with your student to prioritize the experiences of college that are important to him or her. Using that list, decide which can be skipped or paid for with current cash on hand.
You might also want to engage in a tradeoff exercise, such as choosing a less expensive school in order to afford more of the extras.
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An adviser can help your undecided student to keep all options open by putting him or her in classes that will apply to multiple fields of study.
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DANVERS — A Nichols Street man was arrested on child pornography charges on Wednesday night after state police received a tip from an Internet crimes task force.
Erik Resto, 22, of 43 Nichols St., Danvers, was arrested by state police detectives working for the Essex County district attorney's office on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, according to a press release from district attorney spokesperson Carrie Kimball Monahan.
Resto pleaded not guilty to the charges in Salem District Court yesterday. Judge Michael Lauranzano set Resto's bail at $50,000 and ordered him not to use a computer, access the Internet or have contact with anybody under 18. He is due back in court on Jan. 7 for a probable cause hearing.
Monahan said Resto was arrested after the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provided information to state police detectives.
"The ICAC Task Force is a national network comprised of over 3,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies," Kimball Monahan said. "The task force targets offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems or computer technology to exploit children."
Resto was represented by attorney Steve Reardon at the arraignment for bail purposes only, Monahan said. Essex Assistant District Attorney Heidi Sylvanowicz represented the commonwealth.


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This recent terrorist scare lit up the maps in the television newsrooms like a pinball machine. The problem is simple … there are more young men in the Muslim countries of the world between the ages of 18 and 35 and they have nothing to do. These young men fall prey to terrorist activity and recruiting because they are not well educated and they believe the argument that the west is to blame for all of their problems.
Their true problem is a lack of jobs caused by a lack of education. Memorizing the Koran is not a solution to a better way of life. Since religion and politics in the Arab world is one and the same, you can't fix one without turning aside the other.
So, with no jobs, or even a hope of jobs, these young Arab men, 18-35, grab an AK-47 and stand up and shout, "Down with the devil Americans, down with the infidels." It doesn't take much training, if any at all, to learn to fire the AK-47. That's why it's the choice of all terrorists. A monkey can be trained to shoot an AK-47.
Even though Osama bin Laden is gone, the leadership of Al-Qaeda has been wracked by assassination and death, the recruitment has not slowed down. It is easy to understand. With no hope, no future to look forward to, these men, who are willing to die for Allah, will just keep on doing that very thing.
We, the Western world, need help from the moderate Muslim nations. That word, moderate is becoming more difficult to find in the Muslim religion, education and government.
So I say to our leaders, the do-nothing Congress, the hog-tied Senate, and the impossible administration, what are you going to do? Your choices are getting fewer and fewer.
It's obvious a limited military action is not going to work. Iraq is a mess, Afghanistan will be falling back on its tribal leadership, and the difficulty of defeating the extremists (those who stand against Western civilization and civilization in general) is becoming a very slim proposition.
Who has the best army in the world? (We do.) Who has the best Air Force in the world? (We actually have the two best, the USAF and the U.S. Naval Air Force). Who has the best black OPS units in the world? (We do.) Then what is the problem?
The problem is you reach a spot in your development in power where it becomes too large to utilize. Boy, that's something I have no answer for. Still, it remains a serious problem. We could settle back on something I wrote years ago. And that is this … we will have to turn the deserts in all of these countries to glass.
Do I think that's going to happen? No.
Ronn Mott, a longtime radio personality in Terre Haute, writes commentaries for the Tribune-Star. His pieces are published online Tuesday and Thursday on Tribstar.com, and in the print and online editions on Saturday.


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U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison, has blasted the latest delay by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in implementing a requirement for sunscreen manufacturers to disclose the protection products offer not just from sunburn-causing UVB rays, but also from skin cancer-causing UVA rays.
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In August 2007, in response to legislation drafted by Lowey, the FDA issued draft regulations to require sunscreen manufacturers to disclose the protection their products offer not just against sunburn-causing UVB rays, but against skin cancer-causing UVA rays. Lowey also successfully included requirements to finalize the regulations through the 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Act.
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Melissa Leo won the Oscar for supporting actress, at the Academy Awards ceremony Sunday in Hollywood. Leo played the bleached-blond chain-smoking mother to the boxers played by Mark Wahlberg and nominee Christian Bale in the best picture nominee "The Fighter."
Leo was previously nominated for best actress in 2009 for "Frozen River."
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It was a fine year for women's roles, and the most powerful performances were in this category, including: Hailee Steinffeld's formidbale pioneer girl in "True Grit"; Helana Bonham Carters dignified royal spouse in "The King's Speech"; Amy Adams cheeky barmaid in "The Fighter," and Jacki Weaver's feral matriarch in the Australian film "Animal Kingdom," which was not unlike Leo's character.
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Hailee Steinffeld absolutely ROCKED in True Grit, but I've had the warmies for Melissa Leo since Homicide: Life On the Street. I'm conflicted.
This award should've gone to Mila Kunis for her supporting role in "Black Swan", but she wasn't even nominated.
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This week I'd like to learn more from those who are not overweight. Is there anyone out there who was lean when first diagnosed? Is your body weight normal now but your glucose is still elevated? Any clues about what caused the diabetes in your case?
Type 2 diabetes results when the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are not working well, and dying too fast, and therefore cannot make enough insulin to get the digested glucose into the tissues and organs.
The beta cell death and dysfuction occurs in all people with type 2 diabetes, but is more pronounced in those who are lean.
We don't know much about what is killing the beta cells. To solve this mystery we might find the most clues in people who have type 2 diabetes despite being lean, since it takes a lot more beta cell killing/dying to produce diabetes in someone who is lean rather than obese, and this might help us identify factors that cause beta cell death other than obesity.
Please share your story and any clues about what may have caused your diabetes.
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It worries me about the reason why my beta cells are dieing faster...
What would you like to know?
My immediate family does not have diabetes with one exception, that being my father who was JUST dx'd this past year. He has become overweight in his late 70's - he's now 81.
I was usually underweight until after I was married, then I gained enough to be in normal weight range but NEVER over weight - I asked my dietitian about that too and she said that I could STILL gain weight and she wouldn't care.
I was active, and had none of the diabetic warning symptoms - everything with me could easily be explained - never got that thirst thing and no extra bathroom trips.
My own doctor and nurse didn't believe I was diabetic either. She said I didn't fit the profile, and her nurse told me that insurance companies were too strict, and just don't want to pay out - I'm not sure what he meant by that... but...my doc said she'd do another test and see.
SURPRISE! The strict insurance company was CORRECT!!!
I failed my first job phsyical after HS but did get in the Navy. Had another scare, admited to sick bay, had to pass a urine sugar test the next morning, guess I did.
The first time I got sick, a sore throat, after the Navy I eventually landed in the hospital where I was first Dx'd w/Diabetes. This particular scenario, (sore throat).is more common to type-1. Problem was I was considered too old for T-1 and far too young for T-2. I started insulin a little over a year after that. No I was med to thin. Several times my TYPE-? has been called into question, but never checked out.
My diabetes reguardless of LABEL vaires, get worse and even gets better from time to time and can even change overnight w/o ANY obvious logical reason. My own theory is that mine is more of an odd autoimmune case that varies with my level of autoimmune activity at any given time. I am now doing better after almost 2 years of total lack of natural insulin... Fun-e thing was it was more stable & predictable during that time. reguardless of mode I seem to be sensitive to carbs no matter what they are (other than speed of absorbition, like spike from OJ etc).
(*&*( GOMER Labeled T2, but more like Type-O as in Orphan!
My understanding: Insulin resistance creates an additional demand for more insulin per pound of body mass. This can over work the beta cells, over working a body part can cause it to fail or function less well, puntended. It's not unusual for LADA's to be mis-typed as type-2 when its more like a slow onset type-1 (using more typical T-1 in children as the referrence)
Diabetes is a rather complicated beast, not to mention variances in people, their metabolism, heriditary factors, which might be reflected more directly in both insulin resistance and beta cell health or disfunction.
Another factor could be illnesses like pancreatitis, of which I had 3 possable bouts of, which can in and of itself cause reduced beta cell capacity/function.
My mother was diabetic, the visiting nurse did not show up for a couple days to give her insulin shot, she died in a coma soon after. IMO you may find its not any single factor, but a combination of factors.......
(*&*( GOMER sez good luck.
My dad's sister got diabetes, but she was older and was also overweight. I don't know if she had gestational diabetes or not, she had 4 children. I don't remember any stories except the one my dad is convinced of, where she got a terrified scare by nearly picking up a snake that was on the floor of her kitchen. The snake was still and she thought it was a belt belonging to her youngest son. When she reached for it, of course it moved!
My dad is CONVINCED that she got diabetes because of the scare! I told him that, that didn't make her get sick, but he won't change his mind. My aunt wasn't terribly over weight, but she was over weight. No one else to my knowledge had diabetes...Only the five I told you about.
I don't think my mom's family were over weight...they passed away before I could remember them...mom said that Uncle Billy who use to baby sit me, died shortly after his one foot was amputated due to diabetes complications. I've seen photos of him, but he wasn't over weight. None of mom's family members were of the ones I remember or saw photos of.
As I said before, I was NEVER overweight - I couldn't even join the military for 5 yrs because I was underweight. I only gained weight when I did join, because a doctor friend who I use to baby sit for, put me on a drink called (not sure of spelling) Sustrogin? Sustrocal was the one to lose weight, I was given the Sustrogin. It took awhile and I would eat a ramakin of noodles one night and go directly to bed on them, and the next night I'd eat a ramakin of egg custard, and the night after, back to the noodles, etc.
I finally gained the weight I needed for the military.
I was 105 lbs when I got married and I'm 5'6" in height. Was dx'd in 2002 in the winter and since then, on and off, whenever I got sick, I would loose some weight - I am now underweight again... so I try to gain weight, and still keep my A1c and bg numbers in range. The range I was given was 70/140 - not below 70 bg and not above 140, 2 hrs after ending my meal - that's how I've been taught by our hospital staff.
My last A1c was 6.4 - when I was 1st dx'd, my A1c was 8 - I wasn't healing well, but I had two accidents on my shins (book end marks) with a project I was working on with lumber in our garage. I smacked my shins one week, and just as they were healing, I smacked them again in a different accident, but with lumber...sigh...I was concerned about the long healing time, but thought, I had two accidents in the EXACT same place on both legs and I would keep an eye on them because they never got a real chance to heal, before the 2nd accident.
But before time went too far, the insurance company came out to the house to ask questions and take tests fm my DH & I. THEY were the ones who found the diabetes...which my medical staff didn't believe.
All I can think of, is (as you state) that we all have a gene causing beta cell death and dysfunction. My sugars would not come down without the help of insulin and exercise. If I don't use the insulin, my sugars would be 500. Have had that happen when I used insulin that I didn't realize was expired and no longer useful.
When diagnosed, I weighed in at 128 lbs. at 5'9" A.M. FBS's of 250 or higher. Two hours after, 435. My doctors didn't think oral drugs would do the trick. So insulin it is. This was in September, 2006.
Diabetes under control with 40U Lantus in the a.m. I use Humalog with meals, depending on what my blood sugar is (5-10 units), but if I keep the carbs to a minimum, the less I need to use. When I add exercise after a meal, I use even less to avoid lows.
So there it is. No obesity, but insulin-dependent diabetic.
With all the talk about the obesity/diabetes connection, I thought "the less weight, the less beta cell death."
I wish I could provide some input, but I was overweight at birth. I've been up to 405 lbs. & down to 183. (191 now, goal: 180, 6').
My mom must have weighted 125 lbs., standing at 5'7", when diagnosed. Her sugars were in the 600's. I couldn't figure out why she always slept. I really thought this was one lazy mom with five kids to take care of. I vowed I wasn't going to have children if this is what it's like. Now I know, having experienced that awful fatigue that comes with high sugars. Taking four hour naps during the day, ignoring house work, not cooking meals because I was too tired. Really not caring about anything at all.
As you can see, I fit into that 10% that Dr. Dansinger speaks of. Can I go into diabetic remission? It would be great, but I must be realistic. I don't think I fit into that category. I say that only because without my insulin, my sugars are out of control, even when I don't eat.
Overweight at birth? What were you? A 15 lb. baby? Ouch. Your poor mother. LOL. You're doing great by the way with that weight loss.
Over the years I did put on an extra 10 lbs, but never had any sugar problem, if anything it was quite low. Dr. is still confused as to why my A1C came back high, as she also said I don't fit the profile.
Last blood work I had everything, even my cholesterol was as normal as can be, and trust me, she did a LOT of blood work this past time, 4 months ago! I guess if she is stumped, I certainly am.
Oh well, hopefully someday, if we live long enough there will be an answer. JJ
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A Fishman pickup for archtop-style mandolins.
The Fishman Archtop Mandolin Pickup features a piezo-ceramic pickup element embedded in the bottom, and an adjustable ebony replacement bridge. Designed for all archtop-style mandolins, Fishman's Nashville Series pickup includes a Carpenter 1/4" output jack that mounts on the side of your mandolin.
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Comments about Fishman Nashville Series Archtop Mandolin Replacement Ebony Bridge Pickup:
I had gotten a Baggs Radius and was impressed, but just had to try this, knowing I'd send it back if it was not lots better. It was lots better. I installed it myself which I could not have done if I didn't have wood working tools, but it sounds really great.
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Comments about Fishman Nashville Series Archtop Mandolin Replacement Ebony Bridge Pickup:
It costs a little more than others on the market, but the sound quality you get from it is worth it.
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