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The room and the hallways were really dirty. There appeared to be only 2 staff members working. I didn't see one housekeeper.Genuine Expedia guest review
"holiday stay"
The hotel is a great location in the central west end! you can walk to Forest Park daily. The shops and bars in the surrounding area are awesome. The price was great. The hotel: they need to vacuum the floor in the hallways. Bed Was comfy. Did not like the bathroom with the shower that was for ADA standards- when we do not need that at all. Horrible […] lighting in the bathroom. Plus scuff marks all on the walls. So... the hip bright colours of the paint are cool, but consider going back to the fall colours or something more warm. We had to ask daily for more towels and face clothes. No idea as there were 2 of staying in the room. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Room wass ok and staff friendly, but state and cleanliness of common areas was bad.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Most horrible hotel ever"
Dirty and stinking carpet inside the room and corridor , Tiles missing in the shower area and brown water leaks from toilet to the shower area.. when we complained about this, staff was not concerned about this at all... Please don't ruin your trip.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent place"
Place was decent however they only had one staff member, Tamika who could not provide us with any bathroom tissue!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"No temp control, no space, and stinks"
Whenever I have a bad experience at a hotel, it makes me rethink using that chain ever again; this is one of those situations. When we arrived, we were thrown with the decor (bright orange walls one example) & tiny room, but thought we could make it work. If those were the only problems, sure. The hotel is fairly old, but we didn't expect to be unable […] to change the room temperature. The entire hotel temp is controlled by one unit & we were on the third floor. It was 20 degrees outside, 85 in our room. We turned on the air conditioning, nothing came out except heat. We called downstairs & said the air wasn't working. They told us there was no air conditioning, turn it off and wait. The hallway was burning up (since heat rises & we were on the third floor, we were baking) so we couldn't open the door to cool it off. We had to open the drapes so cool air from the windows could cool off the room..hours later. They did at least give us a fan. The bathroom had a mildew smell, no vanity to speak of & the shower was extremely cramped. Wi-fi was non-existent. The bed creaked. My wife & I couldn't walk about the room at the same time it was so cramped. People stomping in the halls, laughing & partying at 3 AM. Worst hotel stay I've ever had. I hate giving a review this bad, but the only good thing to say about it is the downtown location. Within walking area of some good restaurants. If I were the owner of this hotel, I'd bulldoze it & start over. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Place"
This hotel was a nice place overall. It was in convenient proximity to Sweetie Pies Upper Crust restaurant. This was the main reason I stayed overnite in St Louis. Please make sure to stop for a Fantastic Soul meal there. The only downside of this hotel was the bathroom. The shower stall was very narrow. The shower curtain was not waterproof & was too […] short & the water flowed out onto the floor. The toilet was too close to the sink vanity so you had to lean/turn sideways in order to be more comfortable. This was rather uncomfortable while on the toilet. It was an extremely long maze like walk from the elevator to the room. The carpeting in the public hallways was extremely stained & dirty. Otherwise overall a nice place to stay. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location, hotel could use a update"
The location was great but the hotel it's self is in need of a major overhaul. Everything could use a coat of paint. Also, you can only have heating or cooling depending on what the building has on.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to a Subway"
It was easy to find and easy to get from place to place from this location.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Disappointed & Disgusted"
Upon check in we arrived at our room to find it had not been cleaned at all since the previous night. It was disgusting! When we called down to the front desk to request another room we were placed on hold. While on hold we noted the heat in the room was stuck at a boiling 82 degrees with no way to turn down the thermostat. After three or four minutes […] of waiting on hold we decided to check out and go somewhere else. While offering nothing in return for our inconvenience the desk clerk was kind enough not to charge us for the room. Very disappointing to say the least. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very close to The Fox Theater"
We enjoyed out stay. The carpets were very dirty through out the hotel. Our room was clean and we really like the hard floors instead of carpet in the rooms. The breakfast was very good but too small of a room. Guest were having to stand to eat their breakfast. We will keep this hotel in mind when we are back in the area. Overall it was nice except […] the nasty dirty carpets in the halls. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location, poor condition of hotel."
Got to the hotel at 3:30 and had to wait 30 minutes for our rooms to be ready along with about 15 other people. Hotel wasn't very clean at all. Location is good if you aren't planning to spend much time at the hotel. Service was OK but didn't go above to help when needed. Hotel is obviously older and in need of some major renovations.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very noisy!"
Loved the location but that's where it ended. The room wasn't ready when we arrived and wasn't clean when we got to it. We had an event to go to so we requested that they clean it while we were gone. When we returned it was exactly as we left it. It also had to be one of the nosiest hotels we have ever stayed in.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The bathroom was dirty and stunk like mildew. A small cockroach crawled across the bed in the morning one day. I was checked out for some reason between the first and second night. I was charged a "no show" fee (which was removed later) for some reason. The room was not serviced after the first night. The ac went out the second night and the room was […] close to 90 degrees for about 2 hours. On the bright side, the staff was super friendly and apologetic about the issues. I still will not plan to stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Luxury, No...Comfort, Yes."
If you're looking for tremendous luxury, you're probably not reading reviews of a Comfort Inn. This place was comfortable enough, priced appropriately enough, and very conveniently located in a great neighborhood. Lots of great restaurants and night spots are within walking distance. We found the staff outstanding (all very friendly and helpful) and […] the facilities in decent shape. The bed was pretty comfortable, and everything was clean. We had some trouble with the temp in the room and the heat/air conditioning was a bit slow to respond (but we got there eventually). We had no problem with noise. There was no soap in our bathroom, but we had brought our own so we didn't mind. The shower in our bathroom was very small (narrow); I could see an overweight guest getting stuck in there! Parking could be a problem here; we got back to the hotel just before 2 a.m. on a Saturday night and got the very last parking space available in either the outdoor lot or tight parking garage (and getting into that last spot in the garage was quite an adventure). Mostly because of the great staff and perfect location, we'll definitely consider staying here again when we return to St. Louis. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Breakfast was great, shower and bathroom small.Genuine Expedia guest review
needs bathroom updateGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good place for a short stay"
The room was clean and the front desk was very helpful. The building is old and the halls and room needs repainted. The towels were thin and not enough were supplied. Overall a good place to stay for 1 to 2 nights. The breakfast was good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
It was a great hotelGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Room wasn't ready in time for check in. 2 hours late. Room was too hot would not cool down. No bath towels only one hand towel and two wash cloths. No espn or any sports channels. No refrigerator or microwave. Too pricey!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Area!"
The location of this hotel is terrific. Just a couple of blocks from Forest Park and around the corner from the West End trendy shops and restuarants. The hotel has been remodelled as far as decor and includes "hardwood looking" floors in the guest rooms (brilliant idea, much easier to keep clean!). The beds are comfy. Someone, however, was NOT thinking […] when they chose flat paint on the guest room walls including the bathroom walls. I assume since flat paint is more difficult to clean marks off of, they chose to touch up the paint in scuffed areas. Regrettably the paint didn't match and therefore left obvious patches everywhere which made the room look shabby. That is a shame since the room was actually well decorated. The most frustrating thing we encountered was the thermostat. The room was set at 83 degrees when we arrived! It was obviously hot in the room. Before we left for dinner we set the thermostat to 70, turned it to COOL and set the fan on automatic. When we returned 3 hours later, it was STILL 83 degrees and the vent was blowing warm air. I called the front desk and was told that the entire hotel was set to "heat" since it was late October and even if we set our room thermostat to cool, it would still only push warm air. Their advice was to turn the thermostat off altogether. Why have thermostats in the rooms if they can't be controlled by the guest? Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"good enough"
the hotel could use a new coat of paint and a new system to ventilate the bathroom. close to WashU and the hospitals.Genuine Expedia guest review
The check in was enjoyable. The lady at the counter was nice and friendly. Waling to my room the hallway carpet was dirty and filthy. In my room my toilet handle was close to the wall. The toilet handle left a hall in the sheetrock from it's many uses. Lastly, my room smelled of sewer gas.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Older hotel but great location and accommodations!"
We chose this hotel based on the location, price and the amenities. It was so convenient to have free parking, free wifi and continental breakfast. The neighborhood turned out to offer plenty of restaurants and bars. I went running in Forest Park one morning because the fitness room was rather small - but loved the convenience of the park, just a block […] away! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Convenient and quiet"
Pleasant upgrade to an older property.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location but dated hotel"
Hotel is in serious need of remodeling to be attractive for repeat visit.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good place to stay"
I really liked the location of the hotel. It is in a safe walkable neighborhood & was close to local eateries as well as a Metro stop. The staff was all very nice. The housekeeper went out of her way to let us in our room when we got back to our room after the checkout time. The desk gal even reactivated a key to get us in. They were accommodating to […] our late check out. The breakfast was well stocked and had a lot of choices Our only issues were that we asked for a roll away when we arrived and had to ask twice more (waiting until late night) before they delivered it. The hallway carpets really need to be shampooed. Otherwise the hotel is updated and very clean. I will stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Tiny Shower"
Clean room, but I could not stand in the shower without touching the wall or curtain. Also, towels outside of the bathroom for no apparent reason (there was room under the vanity). Didn't like the fake hardwood floors, either. Not comfortable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"What you'd expect"
This hotel is pricey considering the quality and comfort it offers. The advantage, and price, probably comes from its proximity to the terrific west end eateries - within walking distance. Otherwise, it is so-so - slamming doors, television noise from adjacent rooms, not enough towels, decent but typical breakfast. Parking can be difficult, although […] there is an underground parking garage, getting from there into the hotel requires stairs. It wouldn't be my first choice next time - for the price, there are more comfortable hotels nearby. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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Should have listened to the bad reviews - VERY ACCURATE. If you like living in filth, this hotel is for you. I have never stayed in hotel so dirty. My shoes stuck to the floor, the walls had some kind of film on them, I took a washcloth and wiped just to see if it would come off, and there was a clean swipe of color where I had wiped. When I did take […] off my shoes and walk around a bit, my white socks were BLACK. The bed was pretty good, and the room was quiet, but I was very disappointed with the cleanliness. The hotel staff were cleaning spots off a very dirty hall carpet and elevator floor. Also, just a side note, when I was first assigned a room, we hauled everything up there and it wasn't even cleaned !!!! They assigned us another one, but we had to haul everything downstairs, wait in line while the hotel staff chatted about their weekend, and finally get assigned another room (the dirty one). Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Definitely not a three-star location"
Checked in, walked to my room & couldn't get in. Back downstairs to have keys reprogrammed. Tried it a second time, to no avail. During the back and forth, I could help notice the huge stains in the hallway carpeting. Looked like massive oil spills everywhere. Finally the clerk assigned me a different room, tried that room and by the sound of the […] load scream, it was already occupied by a terrified woman with a great set of lungs… Trekked once again downstairs with all my belongings and two daughters. Clerk (only one on duty was a bit busy this time. On the phone and from all the apologizing, I concluded he was on the phone with what seemed to be the horrified woman I just spooked. Finally, this time the clerk got it right… a room I can actually enter, that's unoccupied. First thing we noticed was the foul odor in the room, luckily I always travel with scented candles… We were out all day and when we returned after dinner, the room hadn't been touched by housekeeping. We were assigned another room. Same scenario the very next day…back mid-day and no housekeeping. Called front desk, who was assured by the supervisor that our room would be next on list to be cleaned…HA! Time for dinner and no housekeeping visit, so prior to stepping out I reminded the front desk and was assured it would be taken care of…HA!!! Another room change…ERRRRRRR Had I not prepaid for a three night stay, I would've made an about-face and stayed elsewhere. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"at the heart of west-end"
very friendly staff, clean hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
The best part of this hotel is location and price. The Central West End boasts plenty of eateries, shops, and attractions that St. Louis is known for and the Comfort Inn is right in the mix of it all. Many attractions are within walking distance, and the rest (downtown, Tower Grove park, etcetera) require only a small cab fare. The cost of the hotel […] is perfect if you are traveling on a budget, as it beats almost every hotel in the vicinity. The downside is that the number of workers are small and the maintenance is lackluster. The amenities of a once posh independent boutique hotel are evident but upkeep is a problem as there are scuff marks, toilet paper holders missing, and scratches/stains on the carpets and halls leading to the rooms. The rooms are also on the small side, but certainly adequate/comfortable when compared to other hotel rooms in different cities. Some bathrooms only have a shower stall and that can be quite limiting if you have special needs, so that is something one should be aware of. Overall, the comfort and convenience were adequate to excellent and the (limited) staff was very friendly. I would recommend this hotel to anyone on a budget. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This is a very basic hotel. It's key attraction is it's location, being fairly close to the Washington University campus. The rooms are standard and mercifully truly smoke-free. With flat paint on the walls, they look very scuffed. The bathrooms are a very tight squeeze and for anyone of size, difficult to navigate. The morning complimentary breakfast […] is passable. The gym is sorely in need of maintenance and equipment. The staff however were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Incompetent staff"
Another guest tried to get into my room at 5:45 a.m. He had a key so he tried to open my latched door, woke me up and scared me to death. The front desk attendant claimed I wasn't registered, and only slightly apologized for the "disturbance". I was very shaken up and will never stay at this hotel or recommend it to anyone.Genuine Expedia guest review
"love this hotel. stay here a lot"
I stay here because it is convenient to the bars I go to. Great rooms. This king room had a HUGE balcony. Bteakfast is good. Meat and eggs. Biscuits and gravy. Plus all the normal stuff. Goody bag checking in since I was member of their frequent stay club. Accommodated early check in at noon. THANKS! Only problem was cards are proximity readers not […] mag stripe and had to have mine redone. Check to see your card works as you leave the room. Save a trip downstairs. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to sights we were there to see"
Heater was noisy on start-up and shut down in room. Shower was very narrow and hard to keep water in the shower at times. Staff was amazingGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not so clean.....:/"
This hotel is decorated decently, however it is filthy! Stains on carpeting throughout entire hotel, and dirt smudges on all walls. I would definitely not recommend it. The breakfast bar was nearly empty by 8:30.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location contrary to price-Would stay again"
My experience.. Initial room was small and uncomfortable even by budget hotel standards. The bed was also broken. However, after a visit to the front desk and notifying Kristy, without hesitation, she accommodated us with a new room. Everything thereafter was trouble free and pleasant. All staff were very courteous and just plain nice. Best continental […] breakfast I've ever had at any hotel. The most surprising and pleasant part of the trip however was the proximity of the hotel to desirable areas. Within a single block there were plenty of indoor/outdoor bars, cafes, and restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. Great environment for all adult ages. Another huge benefit were how close the St. Louis Zoo, Art, and History Museums were to the hotel. All within about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute walk. Not many cabs driving around so find a taxi service's number and call ahead. I did so for St. Louis Cab Co. and could not have been any happier with the outstanding service from Ethel. Overall a great experience for a budget hotel and St. Louis as a whole. I would definitely stay again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Convenient to SLU and restaurants!"
Room was very comfortable. Staff gladly provided an extra bed for the room.Genuine Expedia guest review
"the front staff was very friendly and helpful"
very enjoyable experience...because the front desk people smiled were friendly and I felt they were genuine..that is even more important that "acting" friendy so good jobGenuine Expedia guest review
"Totally awesome!"
This is the first time we have visited the west St. Louis area. We came during a non-home game time for the Cardinals. The hotel room had cheerful colors and a contemporary flair. King size, pillow top mattress was fantastic for a good night's sleep. Staff was very cordial and personable. Breakfast was excellent with a wide range of choices for anyone's […] taste. We certainly enjoyed our walk around the area from our hotel. It is very close to Forest Park with its many trails and scenic areas. Also close to a variety of quaint restaurants. You are within a short driving distance to a number of St. Louis attractions, including the Botanical Gardens, St. Louis zoo, MUNY, and the downtown area if going to a Cards game. Excellent area of St. Louis. We were in awe of the beauty of this area. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice Hotel ... parking sucks"
Nice hotel, but parking is a bit of a pain. Carpets in hallways were dirty and stained but the room was clean and fresh looking. Overall, I'd stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not a good selection"
Not a lot of space nor good facilities, seen very small rest room. Customer deservea more for the priceGenuine Expedia guest review
"The bed was super comfy."
The bed was very comfy. The shower was small and the shower curtain rod was coming loose from the ceiling but ok otherwise. The only other must fix is the hall carpet. There were stains galore!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very helpful staff"
Stayed with a young baby. Staff were extremeley friendly and helpful in making the room amenable for our needs. Great value for the money.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Needs some work"
This was our second time staying. Overall, it is a good value, but the carpets in the hallways are filthy and the second elevator has not been in service on either of our stays. Because the hotel was completely booked, the wait for the one working elevator was sometimes long. The breakfast is done well, and the rooms are very clean. A steam cleaning […] of the carpets and repair of the elevator would up my rating. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to the Hospitals"
This Comfort Inn provides excellent value for money. Staff is friendly and helpful and the free breakfast is excellent. Also, free WiFi is provided. And it is right between St. Louis's hospitals and all the restaurants in the Central West End. And it is a couple of blocks from the cathedral.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
My boyfriend and I stayed one night at the Comfort Inn in the CWE because we were in town for a wedding - thought the outside appearence was very poor, but once inside was decently impressed. We dropped off our bags and went to the wedding - came back later that evening to sleep - and found 10 towels under our sheets. We pulled out the towels and found […] that they were covering a HUGE yellow stain. Needless to say we were very disappointed after that and will not be returning. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Easy access to major attractions"
Bathroom was poorly cleaned - shower drain was full of hair. Had to request towels multiple times. there were 4 of us in the room and room was stocked both days for two people. Excellent breakfast. poor parking. Exercise room was clean and machines in good condition. Walls were scuffed throughout hotel though they working on painting hallways during […] our stay. easy access to major attractions. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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Animals adopted from the Chickasha Animal Shelter could possibly go home with a major surgery already performed free of cost.
City Manager Stuart Fairburn said he met with Friends Fur Change representatives on Friday to discuss organizing a city spay and neuter program.
"We hope to announce this officially next week, but the big thing today is we are going to use money from a donations account to go ahead and get these guys spayed and neutered, so they're easily adoptable," he said.
The city has looked at a spay and neuter program for months, but Fairburn said it was only recently that offering the service free of charge was seen as a viable solution.
"We have had the money to do this, but we have spent our time determining how to implement it," he said. "With our community, at this stage, we are not going to ask for money at all."
Local adoption events such as fairs will feature animals that have already been neutered, said Fairburn. Animals adopted out of the shelter will be neutered once the proper adoption avenues have been traveled.
"Once we have the paperwork signed we will say, 'Ok, come back in two days, and we will have it taken care of,'" he said.
Those who adopt animals that are too young for the procedure will receive a voucher for the surgery.
Fairburn said the city plans to offer the spay and neuter program to feral animals that live on farms as well as those in city communities as well.
"The feral population isn't just isolated to one area. They're everywhere," said Fairburn. "It's amazing how many there are, but I know where they all hang out."
Fairburn also investigated claims that the Chickasha Animal Shelter was giving away donated food, and found the establishment did pass on expired items.
The investigation was launched after criticism from FUR claimed in-date products the organization donated to the shelter were being sent away.
Fairburn said he managed to clear some of the air with FUR during the Friday meeting.
"I think we are working positively together for the good of all animals now," he said.
Friends Fur Change released a statement on Friday confirming they are happy with the direction the city was moving in regards to the shelter.
"Friends Fur Change was extremely pleased with the city manager's decision to immediately begin utilizing funds to spay/neuter and ready our small friends at the shelter for adoption. We are also very happy about his decision to amend the shelter's budget with funds for food for the animals. This will allow us to concentrate our efforts on community awareness and advertising these precious dogs and cats to their potential forever homes. We look forward to working together with the city to build a shelter program that makes a real difference in the lives of our pet population and makes every citizen of Chickasha proud."
In a previous Express-Star story, Fairburn said excess food from the shelter used to be given to a local farmer. He said the recipient worked with the city to find homes for feral animals, which is why he was given the resources.
"This arrangement was going on for years, well before my time," he said.
FUR complained employees at the animal shelter had become difficult to work with this week, and that they wouldn't let volunteers enter the shelter to work with the animals.
Fairburn said although not fully resolved, he is working on mediating the problem.
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The city of Woodstock could soon expand its trail network.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously voted to award a bid to Georgia Development Partners, LLC of Atlanta to build two sets of multi-use trails throughout the city. County Chairman Buzz Ahrens was not present.
The county received nine proposals to build the trails, but Georgia Development Partners was the "lowest responsible bidder" with its proposal, according to county officials.
The cost of the project is $999,939.29 and the funding would be taken out of Woodstock's $5 million portion of the $90 million parks bond county voters approved in 2008.
The Downtown Spur trail, situated west of downtown, will run south from the new Market Street at its intersection with Elm Street and will connect with the Noonday Creek trail. That trail will then run south toward Highway 92 at Noonday Creek.
The trail will run west of Main Street and alongside the creek.
Construction could start some time in January and the project could be completed by fall 2013.
The county approved awarding the bid contingent upon the city obtaining all the necessary easements before construction starts. The city would be responsible for paying for signage and furnishings, which would also be funded by the city's portion of the parks bond.
The two trails are part of the city's Greenprints Trail initiative, which would create an expansive multi-use trail network throughout the city. The first and only portion of the trail, the Trestle Rock trail at Olde Rope Mill Park, is a paved half-mile portion that runs along Little River.
Along with the multi-use trails, the city also has its Taylor Randahl Memorial Mountain Bike Trails at the park, which encompass several miles of trails ranging from beginner to advanced use.
A not-for-profit organization, Greenprints Alliance, has been created to raise money to fund the construction of the trail network.


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It's now official: following Friday's Ada Tournament, people can add the Duncan Lady Demons to the list of teams heading to this year's middle school state tennis tournament.
The team clinched a berth by tying with Edmond Sequoyah for first place at the competition, placing in the top four of every event and winning both brackets in doubles play.
Rachel Harman contended in the No.1 singles slot all day, using a first round bye and an 8-0, 8-1 victory against Leonor Salgado of Pauls Valley to finish in fourth place.
In No.2 singles play, Duncan found even more success, with Logan Churchman taking second place. Churchman opened with an 8-0 victory against Karina Rodriguez of McAlsester JV and continued to play well in her second match, beating out McAlester's Cydney Linehan 8-1, 8-0.
Churchman worked her way into the final round with an 8-2, 8-3 win against Edmond Memorial's Kinley Quillen and fell just short in the finals with a 8-1, 8-2 defeat to Katie Wegrzynski of Edmond Sequoyah.
Josephine Hriscu also competed in No.2 singles, winning three straight matches after dropping her first contest to finish in ninth place.
Hriscu's first win came against Durant's Maci McCoy, and she continued on with an 8-0 victroy against Morgan Hudson of Durant's junior varsity team. The singles player finished the day on a high note, beating Kamee Thompson of Shawnee 8-0.
In doubles play, Duncan was not to be stopped.
No.1 doubles went to Jordan Clauson and Mackenzie Rains, who took advantage of a first round bye by pulling off three straight victories en route to the title.
The pair started with an 8-0, 8-0 sweep of Myers and Thompson from Heritage Hall, won their second round 8-1, 8-1 versus Acuna and Rose of Edmond Cimmaron and clinched the championship with an 8-2, 8-4 victory against Couch and Spaulding of Edmond Sequoyah.
Peyton Bower and Addie Watkins followed suit in No. 2 doubles, helping Duncan tie for first overall with a first place finish.
The duo started with an 8-0 victory against Ada's junior varsity squad of Cloar and Mitchell and continued with an 8-0, 8-0 win against Durant's Routledge and Leroy. After beating Dean and Johnson of Ada 8-1, 8-4, Bower and Watkins completed its undefeated tournament effort with a narrow 6-8, 8-2, (13-11) win against Edmond Sequoyah's Mitchell and McKee.


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---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Ryan Volz lives on $710 a month.
He's been hobbled for years by mental health and physical problems, and doles out his entire monthly Social Security check to pay bills. But Volz, 32, still manages to keep a quality apartment off Garfield Road, thanks to a federally funded housing voucher issued by the Traverse City Housing Commission.
He pays close to $200 a month for what's normally a $600 per-month apartment.
"If it weren't for (the voucher) I'd be out on the street, homeless and lose everything," Volz said.
His days of receiving Section 8 housing may be numbered because of imminent sequester budget cuts in Washington, D.C. Last week, the Traverse City Housing Commission sent a letter to Section 8 recipients and their landlords to inform them cuts are likely.
"Pure fear," Volz said of receiving the letter. "Scared out of my mind."
Section 8 funds are monies allocated by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development for rental housing for low-income families. The program is expected to be targeted as part of the government's $85 billion in sequester cuts.
However, there was some indication Wednesday that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were on the verge of a legislative compromise to help ease the pain of those cuts. The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to soften the blow of the deficit cutbacks and the House was expected to follow suit, although it was not immediately clear if Section 8 housing cuts would be spared in the legislation.
Housing Commission Executive Director Ilah Honson said she's received multiple calls from concerned recipients.
"We do not know how much money we are going to lose yet," Honson said. "We won't know that until the end of March, but we are giving all our landlords and participants a heads up, that this is something that could be happening very soon."
There are 179 households in the Grand Traverse region whose heads receive Section 8 housing vouchers from the Housing Commission. The commission spends roughly $85,000 in Section 8 money monthly.
Honson said public housing cuts are likely, as well. She expects the impact on public housing recipients will be less dramatic because the commission can dip into its financial reserves if necessary.
"We have about 300 families overall who are going to feel a pinch, some more so than others," Honson said. "Our public housing residents are not going to feel the cuts like our Section 8 participants."
Melodie Linebaugh, homeless programs manager for the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, said she's also fielded calls this week from frightened people who receive Section 8 vouchers.
"They were panicked," Linebaugh said. "One person got served at 3 a.m. ... they interpreted it as if they were going to lose their housing."
Linebaugh said if Section 8 vouchers are scaled back, "the number of homeless people or people at risk of homelessness will increase. There's no doubt about it."
Landlords are also concerned. Geoff Robinson is a property manager for KMG Prestige and oversees 12 different apartment complexes in the Grand Traverse region. He said cuts could affect roughly 10 households out of 80 at Boardman Lake Apartments.
"It's going to be extremely hard for them to pay their full rental rate without the assistance," Robinson said.
U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek, whose congressional district includes the Traverse City area, said he supports spending cuts, but the way reductions are being enacted makes no sense to him. He said government bureaucracy should be trimmed before the neediest see reductions in benefits.
"I think the whole thing is ridiculous," Benishek said. "I just think there could have been much better planning. This has been going on since August 2011."
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow's office issued a written statement regarding the Section 8 cuts in Traverse City in which she said she's "very concerned about the effect these cuts will have on middle-class families and Michigan's economic recovery, which is why I voted for a balanced alternative that would have cut programs we don't need while maintaining top priorities that are critical to Michigan."
Sequester cuts are part of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The plan was to make cuts so drastic they would force a political compromise to address the federal deficit, but no deal was reached. The 2013 cuts scheduled to begin at the end of the month call for $42.7 billion to defense, $28.7 billion in domestic discretionary cuts, $9.9 billion slashed from Medicare and $4 billion more to other programs.
Benishek said the House of Representatives passed legislation last week to attempt to address the sequester. That legislation is now in the Senate.
As for Volz, he's contacting his legislators to express concern about his future.
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Dallas (SMU) – The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University is pleased to announce W. Bruce Bullock as director of the Maguire Energy Institute. In this position, Mr. Bullock will seek to elevate the profile of the Institute and advance its mission by developing new programs and building strategic relationships with industry participants, governmental policy makers, and leading academics.
W. Bruce Bullock
Prior to joining the Cox School, Mr. Bullock served as director of Corporate Communications for FMC Technologies, Inc., a leading global supplier of technology solutions for the energy industry and other industrial markets in Houston, Texas. FMC was voted the leading oil and gas equipment service company on Fortunes most admired list in 2005 and 2006. As director, Mr. Bullock managed all internal communications, public and media relations, brand management, employee volunteer programs, government relations, and marketing communications.
Before joining FMC in 1988, Mr. Bullock worked for Atlantic Richfield Company in Dallas, where he analyzed pending federal and state legislation and regulation. Mr. Bullock drafted and helped enact energy tax incentive legislation in several states.
Most of Bruces career has been focused on addressing the many marketing, policy, and management issues in the energy industry skills that will serve him well as he enhances the image and mission of the Maguire Energy Institute, said Albert W. Niemi, Jr., dean of SMU Cox School of Business. Bruces proven success in the industry makes him an ideal fit for this position, and we are pleased to welcome him on board.
Our nation and the world are facing very significant challenges regarding energy and the environment, said Cary M. Maguire, Chairman, President, and CEO of Maguire Oil Company. As we address critical changes, the Maguire Energy Institute will continue to serve as an unbiased industry thought leader while training the leaders of tomorrow.
Mr. Bullock holds an MPA in public affairs from the University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and a BA in economics and political science from Southern Methodist University.
Im delighted to return to SMU and have the opportunity to direct the prestigious Maguire Energy Institute, said Mr. Bullock. Perhaps no other industry faces the technical, economic and geopolitical challenges that the energy industry does. At the same time, the energy challenges of the global economy have never been greater. SMU Cox and the Institute can provide an outstanding forum to address these issues.
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The Maguire Energy Institute encourages the study of policy, marketing, and management issues related to oil, natural gas, and electricity. The Institute conducts seminars and training programs focusing on the business, economic, and managerial aspects of the energy industry; hosts conferences to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among educators, practitioners, media, and government officials; and provides material for students and teachers to foster a better understanding of the role of the energy industry in the world economy.
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Pro Football Weekly tracks the action from the college season through NFL draft weekend.
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No school has produced three first-round linebackers in a single draft, but that could change tomorrow if USC's Brian Cushing, Rey Maualuga and Clay Matthews make history. Also worth noting is a fourth Trojan 'backer, Kaluka Maiava, who figures to be a mid-round selection.
Gilbert made a splash
After underachieving for the early portion of his career, San Jose State DT Jarron Gilbert came into his own as a senior by leading the country in tackles for loss and drawing the attention of scouts. He became a popular internet search after a video showed him jumping out of a pool and landing on his feet began to circulate. How popular he'll be on Draft Day remains to be seen, but former pro and current SJSU defensive line coach Joe Salave'a says Gilbert is only going to get stronger.
King is what he is
From an underachiever to anything but. There's a lot to like about Iowa DL Mitch King — extensive starting experience, production, passion, competitiveness. Unfortunately, he's built like a fire hydrant and doesn't have the size to hold up at the point. That said, King has received positive feedback from NFL people who are comfortable with him as a player and a person. He's hoping to catch on with a team and carve a niche with a team whose scheme fits his skill set.
Combine snub fueled Williams
One of the risers in this year's class, Western Illinois OLB Jason Williams, did not receive an invite to the Combine in February. Based on his measurables, he certainly should have and apparently he wasn't real pleased about his exclusion. Sporting a "Numbers Don't Lie" T-shirt at his pro day, Williams showed sub-4.5 speed and has risen to the point where he is considered a possible top-100 prospect.
Cook talks about past troubles
South Carolina junior S has been forced to do a lot of explaining over a gun charge that was later dropped and a failed class. According to Cook, those incidents don't paint an accurate picture of who he is, however. "Everybody that knows me knows I'm a good guy," Cook told the Sun Sentinel.
Raiders focus between white lines
With so much pre-draft talk centered around prospects' character issues, the Raiders — taking a cue from owner Al Davis — will not shy away from potentially risky talent.
49ers in search of speed
It's no secret Davis and the Raiders covet speed, and that's one particular trait Bay Area neighbor San Francisco is focused on finding this weekend, perhaps at running back. In fact, the Raiders and 49ers have similar draft needs.


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The game quickly shifted, as it often does for the Clippers, when L.A.'s reserves took the court to start the fourth quarter.
The game quickly shifted, as it often does for the Clippers, when L.A.'s reserves took the court to start the fourth quarter.
They were given a two-point lead by the starters, a lead that Jamal Crawford, Eric Bledsoe, Lamar Odom, Matt Barnes and Ronny Turiaf turned into a rout.
And after it was over, after that fivesome had throttled the Phoenix Suns, 117-99, Saturday afternoon at Staples Center to push the Clippers' winning streak to five straight games, Coach Vinny Del Negro had kind words for his reserves but not his starters.
"Thank the bench, because our starters were struggling," Del Negro said. "They got us off to a bad start again. I was disappointed with that. I didn't think our energy defensively was good.
"But I thought Lamar, Eric, Matt [and] obviously Jamal got going for us.... Overall, our bench — [with] Turiaf — they won the game for us."
The Clippers' bench had 56 of the team's points, 23 of 41 rebounds, 14 of 30 assists, four steals and two blocked shots in a game in which the starters didn't play in the fourth.
And the Clippers' bench did it on offense and defense in the fourth, scoring the team's 32 points on 63.6% shooting and holding the Suns to 16 points.
Crawford had 13 of his 21 points in the fourth.
Bledsoe had eight of his 10 points in the fourth, all four of his assists and both of his steals.
Odom finished with eight points, eight rebounds and three assists, Barnes 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists and Turiaf five rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots.
"It is like what I said pregame, their bench is what got them separation and not their starters," Suns Coach Alvin Gentry said. "It was Matt, Bledsoe, Lamar, Turiaf and Jamal on the court when they went on their run. There was not one starter on the floor when that happened."
The Clippers' starters were taking their customary rest at the start of the fourth, but it wasn't as if they had been at their best.
They saw the Suns score 31 points in the first quarter, something that left Del Negro very unhappy.
"The starters know that it's about defense," Del Negro said.
That's what the reserves played in the fourth in sending the Suns to their sixth straight loss.
The Clippers' reserves held the Suns to 35% shooting in the fourth.
That allowed the Clippers to go on a 17-4 run to open the fourth.
Crawford had 11 of the points during the run.
"We got a guy off the bench that can get 20 a game, 19 a game in Jamal," Odom said. "Eric changes speed and makes plays. Defensively, we stay solid. We got in the passing lane and denied them the ball. We didn't really give up any offensive rebounds today, and that helped."


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"The Lightning Tree" appears in the anthology Rogues; it's a novella, 58 pages long, and it's about Bast. The idea of an anthology of stories about rogues is fascinating—rogues themselves are such an interestingly ambiguous kind of character. A rogue isn't a villain—or isn't necessarily a villain, but is inherently up to something. What we have here seems to be a story about a delightful charming person who is doing some things for mysterious reasons.
It's interesting to consider how "The Lightning Tree" would appear to somebody who hadn't read The Name of the Wind or The Wise Man's Fear, and who was discovering Rothfuss for the first time with this story. It would be such a different reading experience that it would be hard to say whether somebody doing that would even have read the same story I did. For them, it would be the story of a young man who works in an inn and who is powerfully attractive to and attracted to women. He also helps out children in a complicated system of exchanges, all of them fascinating and some of them obviously magical.


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Here is the end of my Building the Otter series. All the original build pages are contained on a single page now. Just click here or the tab labeled "The Otter" above. The newest addition is at the bottom. Scroll down to read it or read the whole story.
I must admit, I am saddened to finish this. I poured my heart and soul into that little boat. I got to enjoy her on the water only twice, but that amounted to merely a tiny fraction of the time I spent building her. As is so often the case, the journey is at least half the fun. In this case, the journey is all I have left. Though I was often discouraged, confused, frustrated and confounded while building her, the memories are precious.
I hope you enjoy the building of the Otter as much as I did, and still do.
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I wear a size 38 in a belt so that is what I ordered. The belt was 1 size too small so if you order this belt make sure you order 1 size larger than you wear. Other wise this belt was of excellent quality and craftmanship.
Seems like a well made belt. No loose threads, etc. Looks nice with casual as well as dress.
I purchased this belt for my husband. The sizing is not correct, as it was too small. It looks more like a woman's belt because it's wide and has a clunky buckle. Not a good looking men's belt. Instead of returning it, I gave it to my daughter- it looks good slung down on the hips on a woman.
Good looking belt with nice, solid leather. Very well made. Will recommend it to anyone looking for a good belt.
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i received the order of both belts, but the brown belt is missing the metal part.
I needed a cheap daily wear casual belt for my jeans when I get to wear casual clothes... which is not very often. I just loop this through and go because I have a thing about always wearing a belt. Just feels sloppy going out without a belt. This belt fit the need. Decent price and you get what you pay for. The leather is stiff but the color holds up and the buckle, while not the most solidly fixed, works and at least doesn't break off or just fall apart after a few uses. I would say this belt should last you a while if you wear it everyday, which I don't, but I can see how this would be pretty durable.
the belt was ok, but the width was not what the description said. it was wider
I wanted a belt that wasn't reversible (and so does not slip out of the loops while hanging) and this does the job perfectly.
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In This Issue:
Picture from the Past
A Timely Tip for Your Flower Beds
Get Social with RoozenGaarde and Tulips.com!
Fresh Cut Flowers for the Summer Season
Top 10 List
Around the Garden
About Tulips.com
Our parent company is Washington Bulb Company, Inc., the largest grower of tulips, Daffodils and irises in the United States. All our bulbs are hand-sorted, inspected and packaged in our Skagit Valley facilities amidst the tulip fields. We keep the bulbs in a climate-controlled environment until they're ready to
be shipped for planting in your area.
P.O. Box 1248
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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The summer season is bulb harvest
season here on the farm. 350 acres
of tulips have already been lifted from the fields, but we are still digging fields
of iris and daffodil bulbs while we also work diligently to clean, grade, size,
and process the already harvested tulip varieties. Advancements in agricultural technology
have improved our digging and processing methods through the decades, but I
still cannot help but think back to the days when my brothers, sisters, and I,
along with many of the high school students residing within the Skagit Valley,
would spend our summer months digging bulbs by hand...one lineal foot at a
time! It was a lot of work back
then, and still is today. Luckily
for us, we have always been a company energized by an excellent group of
hardworking employees who enjoy their work. And now, we can all sleep a little more
soundly at night knowing we no longer have to spend our daylight hours digging
bulbs by the foot!
So what exactly do we do with our
1000+ acres of harvested bulbs? The
majority of these bulbs will be planted back into our fields this fall, and
will then bloom in splendid color come the spring of 2014. These bulbs will grow in size and
multiply for next year's summer harvest.
However, the TOPSIZE bulbs (see our Q&A for more on
TOPSIZE bulbs) serve a different purpose.
Some will be set aside for forcing fresh-cut flowers in our greenhouses
– tulips and iris are forced
and available for overnight delivery year round. A portion of these TOPSIZE bulbs will be
replanted - either back into our fields or in our display garden at RoozenGaarde. And of course, a good number of them are
set to be delivered to our Tulips.com customers living across the
United States and Canada!
Enjoy the remaining weeks of your
summer and stay cool.
Leo Roozen
Up until the late 1980's, bulb digging was done by hand –
and lots of them – one foot at a time! This picture shows high school students
from across the Skagit Valley digging bulbs while working on their tans, and
maybe sneakily tossing about a dirt clod or two.
Looking to add compost or other organic matter to your
garden? Do it now if your flower
beds allow. Starting the practice
in the summer permits these materials to break down and better blend into the
soil in time for the fall. Not all
flower beds will need or require additions, but if you plan to do so, starting
early can help.
If you are on social media, find us! Our RoozenGaarde Instagram account is filled with beautiful pictures of our spring bloom in the Skagit
Valley along with a few other flower and bulb related snaps. Our Pinterest page includes some interesting ideas on the home and garden plus a handful of
recommended reads for tulip lovers. Twitter users can follow our tulip tweets throughout the seasons. And for gardening tips, behind the scenes shots,
and tons of other tulip information, follow our Tulips.com page on Facebook!
We have an awesome selection of Asiatic
lily colors available for the summer months – sure to provide a
burst of long lasting color at an economical everyday price. Iris are
also available in traditional
blue, white,
and yellow,
while stunning Oriental lilies are available in pure
white, light
pink, and Montezuma - an outstanding variety with a reddish pink
color. All of our flowers are grown right here on our Skagit Valley farm, picked
fresh, and shipped overnight!
Throughout the summer and into the fall, we field continuous
inquiries regarding the availability of our fresh-cut
tulips. We have them available. We have them 365 days a
year. And if we have the color you want, we will make sure to have the quantity
you need! Hey, with a name like Tulips.com what did you expect? Give us a call if you have a wedding
this year or are already planning your celebration for next summer. We not only
grow fresh cut tulips 365 days a year, but we schedule our sets for up to a
year in advance - so we already have a good idea of what we will have to offer
next summer. Many colors are
available and can be mixed and matched with a new color every bunch (10 stems
per bunch)! As always, if you do
not see the combination or specific color listed on our website, please call us
at (866) 488.5477 or email – we
might just have something special for you.
Most popular tulip bulb varieties for 2013:
Q: I dug my bulbs earlier this
year, should I replant them now?
It would be best to wait until
the fall to replant your bulbs. Tulip bulbs prefer stay dry during their
dormant summer months. A location
with a temperature in the 70s is preferred for a best case scenario. Mesh bags (an onion bag will do) or
plastic trays provide excellent options for storing bulbs. All of the bulbs we sell are
perennials; HOWEVER, we treat our tulip bulbs as annuals by digging and
replanting each year. Tulips, daffodils, irises, hyacinths, crocuses, and our other specialty bulbs are relatively hardy species and respond rather well with even
minimal care, but if you are looking to maximize the performance of your tulips
each spring and the life of the bulb over time then we do recommend digging
these bulbs in particular. Finally, if you have more specific questions
regarding your bulbs or fresh-cut flowers, please call us at (866) 488.5477 and
we will give you all of the information you can handle.
Q: What do the size
measurements on bulbs mean?
The industry standard measurement for Topsize tulip bulbs is 12+ cm –
meaning the bulb will not fit through a hole with a circumference of 12 cm. Why
does size matter? As a rule, bigger bulbs will produce bigger flowers and will
be more vigorous. However, a Topsize labeling does not preclude tulip bulbs
from growing to sizes well beyond 12 cm. The Darwin
Hybrid tulips are renowned for huge bulbs and blooms to match. It is not
uncommon for Pink
Impression (see photo) and Red Impression bulbs
to measure up to 18 cm or more! Other tulips that are well known for large bulb
sizes are Maureen and Menton (not surprising since they are both very tall
French tulips) and newer varieties such as Lalibela and Purple Lord. Tulip bulbs grow to be all sizes and can
be purchased as an 11/12 measurement and smaller. However, smaller sized bulbs are not
recommended for home gardeners, but rather growers looking to establish new
Daffodil bulbs are measured using the same method as tulips. They will vary in
size depending on the particular grouping. For instance, our Topsize Yellow
Trumpet daffodil bulbs will generally measure around 25 cm and many bulbs
will be even larger still! The picture shown at right displays two Standard
Value bulbs – a size 30 cm and 29 cm. Large
Cupped daffodils are also well known for having very large sized bulbs.
Conversely, Topsize measurements for Tete-a-Tete will be
noticeably smaller, and every other variety falls somewhere in between. DN1,
DN2, and DN3 can also be used to reference the size of daffodil bulbs with the
largest bulbs receiving the DN1 grade.
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School started recently for most counties in Georgia. While many moms were busy packing lunch boxes, two Dekalb County mothers heard deputies knocking on their front doors.
Cheryl McCoy and Danelle Swanson were each placed in handcuffs in separate incidents and charged with educational neglect because both of their children had too many absences from school.
The truancy round up came from a 2009 ordinance, which is now being strictly enforced. Atlanta parents could face a $1,000 fine, up to 60 days in jail, or be required to complete community service when their children skip too much school.
According to The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta has a troubling truancy problem. Almost 44 percent of high school students missed 10 or more days of school last year, up from 40 percent in 2009-10.
Research shows that students with high attendance are more likely to graduate and earn a diploma. Even poor attendance in Kindergarten can start a child off on the wrong foot. Studies indicate that students who arrived at school academically ready to learn— but then missed 10 percent of their kindergarten and first grade years—scored an average of 60 points below similar students with good attendance on third-grade reading tests.
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell helped create the new ordinance to help educate parents about the importance of regular attendance and to introduce social programs for families to ensure their children attend school.
Critics say the truancy ordinance is flawed and could cause unneeded stress for already struggling families. Mitchell told the AJC, "Given the crisis we're facing in terms of truancy, we could haul droves of parents into court," Mitchell said. "That is not our objective."
After a student has 10 unexcused absences, both Atlanta and Cobb schools refer cases to the courts, but school counselors and social workers typically get involved after three unexplained absences. The city council tries to work with the court system, the school and the police to first offer social services to parents before imposing any penalties.
In both cases where the mothers were arrested, each had failed to show up in court for educational neglect charges. Swanson failed to show up after her child missed 16 days of kindergarten and McCoy skipped court after her teenager missed 37 days of middle school.
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Per Taylor Marsh
Great endorsement. I was born and raised in CO. Everyone reads The Denver Post; however, I am skeptical on how much it will help Hill. I intitally thought Hill might win CO, but I now think Obama will win.
-Perhaps members of MoveOn are suffering from amnesia, or perhaps MoveOn only touts those they believe have "betrayed us."
Hillary stood up, while Obama stood down and remained quiet. It's amazing how quickly people forget. Super Tuesday can't come fast enough.
Excellent RJ!
Thank you for honestly HSTruman.
You are a good man/woman.
georgep, you and Mollie always have the best comebacks.
Me either!
-She does not, and probably don't have the money to compete.
"You of all people."- means you're one of Hill's biggest supporters- don't let the media spin this election with this "surge" crap. Hill's in a good place. I didn't see desperation last night. She'll be fine. Obama's sending out negative mail concerning Hill's health-now that sounds desperate. Read Undies Sided diary. Obama going to win delegates. He's going to win some states and that is to be expected. Hillary's a fighter.
Keep the faith!
I hate polls. I'm going to wait until Super Tuesday.
Don't fall for the media spin RJ. You of all people. Good God!!
And you do sound gloomy. 3 days until Super Tuesday- wouldn't you expect a surge from Obama? I would. Suck it up and keep the faith!


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With Continued QE, the Fed Moves Farther Off the Map
After rapidly expanding the balance sheet, the Fed may have trouble finding its way back to normal.
As the Fed gets deeper into its stimulus program, it's increasingly going off the map.
They say that explorers used to write "here be dragons" on their maps to denote uncharted, potentially dangerous territory. Today, the Federal Reserve is deep in dragon territory, and the hope is they don't get irreparably lost on the way out.
As the Fed gets deeper into its stimulus program, it's increasingly going off the map. The Fed's latest stimulus policy of choice, quantitative easing, was virtually untested when the bank undertook it, Those massive asset purchases have led to a balance sheet whose size is skyrocketing, from less than $1 trillion in 2008 to over $3 trillion now. The question facing the Fed is how much is too much: $4 trillion? $5 trillion? $10 trillion?
The answer: No one has a clue.
[RELATED: Amid Strengthening Economy, QE3 End Nowhere in Sight]
The Fed balance sheet is currently around 20 percent of GDP. That's not entirely unprecedented; it last hit that level when the central bank held yields on treasuries down to finance World War II. But the balance sheet held at around 5 percent from the late 1970s onward. Now, it will continue to grow well past $3 trillion, and there's no guidance on what "too big" might be.
"There is no formal theory that addresses the issues of the optimal size of central bank balance sheets versus the size of the economy," says Adolfo Laurenti, deputy chief economist at Mesirow Financial, a Chicago-based financial services firm. "We are making these things up along the way with very little guidance from economic theory."
For those who aren't monetary policy wonks, the Fed balance sheet reflects the assets it has purchased. Over the course of three rounds of quantitative easing—which some call "printing money"—the Fed has put $2 trillion dollars out into the economy by buying U.S. debt and mortgage-backed securities.
The chief fear that comes with quantitative easing is that all of that newly printed money will spark inflation. That has not yet happened, but it easily could. The question with no answer is—even absent hyperinflation—when has the Fed printed too much money. According to one former Fed governor, there's no real boundary on that.
"In theory there is no limit. But in practice it is limited by market participants," says Randall Kroszner, a member of the Fed's Board of Governors from 2006 through 2009, and a professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
[READ: Volcker Advises Against QE3 Hubris]
If the balance sheet gets too big, says Kroszner, it could lead to a "loss of credibility" for the Fed, as people start to worry about whether the Fed can "unwind" its balance sheet—how it moves all of those treasuries and mortgages off its books. In this sense, it's not just the size of the Fed's stock of assets, but also how it gets rid of them and reels some of that money back in that matters.
"I can understand why there isn't a consensus. It's not just the size but what you do with it," says Kroszner.
Thus far, banks have been sitting on roughly half of that money that the Fed has churned out, rather than lending it. That reluctance has limited the risk of inflation. But once inflation picks up, that could be a signal that it's time to pull back, and by that time, it may be too late.
In short, the problem of the Fed's balance sheet is more one of timing than of size.
"Typically the Fed has done two mistakes in exit strategies: they started too late, letting some imbalances build up too much," says Laurenti. When that happens, he says, the Fed is then forced to "engineer a recession of sorts," moving interest rates up to stop inflation from overheating, thereby also putting the brakes on growth.
For now, the balance sheet is just going to keep growing; the central bank's open market committee, the arm that sets interest rates, elected in its meeting this week to stay the course on QE3, buying $85 billion in assets each month, and indicated that it has no intention of stopping in the near future.
As that monthly $85 billion adds to the Fed's balance sheet, it makes the potential for a botched exit even bigger. In Laurenti's opinion, that's reason to be cautious.