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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Getting Out of Dodge
I'm taking some time off to travel. Although, I definitely won't look as chic as Doris here, or be riding a bicycle. See all of you lovely ladies in a week!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
$10 Quilt and Some Reminiscing
This past weekend was a lot of fun, mostly because I found this quilt for only $10 at a local thrift store. I also finished up watching the first season of Dexter (it's a bizarre show that can't be explained) and got a hair cut and highlight. Anyway, I decided that since my couch has given up the ghost, I may as well cover it up with something pretty. The quilt has seen better days, but all in all is holding up pretty well.
As you can see, the couch is beginning to resemble a woman who forgot to put on her bra.
Thank you all so much for your suggestions on how to salvage the couch, they were most helpful. I'll probably try them later, b/c forking out money for a brand new couch is something that takes a lot of time and saving (as we all know), unless I can find one at a local resale furniture store. I've been there before and in the past they've had plastic covered couches from the 50's... you know the ones. The couches still in pristine condition 60 years later b/c grandma wouldn't let anyone take the plastic off? I would LOVE one like that, but even those take some saving for.
Now for the reminiscing. Today while driving on the freeway I was stuck behind a big truck. At first I was annoyed, but then I read the big words printed in red across the back: Cedar Creek Inc. All of a sudden I had a flood of memories smack me in the face. I rarely get too nostalgic or sentimental over things, mostly b/c I'm too busy and distracted. But there in my car, with no where to go and nothing else to think about, all I could do was stare at those big red words. Cedar Creek.
My grandfather had a business outside Dallas, and his shop/office was located at Cedar Creek. Or at least that's the way my childhood memory captured it. He and my grandmother also had a cabin there, on a little lake. I drove behind that truck this morning, remembering summer vacations spent there. Meme and Grandad had the perfect 'patio home' in Dallas, and sometimes Grandad would take us out to his shop while he worked. This was a big treat. I can remember playing hide and go seek in the isles of machinery, the air smelling of grease and metal. I remember asking Grandad for a paper cup so I could catch tiny little frogs outside the shop. I would capture them in that cup, sometimes five or six at a time, they were no bigger than my fingernail. I remember eating Moon Pies and RC Colas for lunch ( I realize now that was all the food he had in the shop). It was marvelous.
The last time I went to the shop with him, he let me have an ash tray from his office. It's one of those big oblong 50's ash trays, with boomerang shapes on it. I have no idea why he gave it to me, he didn't smoke. And at 10, I surely didn't smoke. But I still have it. I thought about his shop, those summers, and the tiny frogs all the way to work today.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Mabel vs. the Couch: The Final Round
It's official. Mabel finally won. She killed the couch. As you all know, I've been complaining about this situation for many moons now. Once upon a time, my couch was brand spanking new and I loved it. My sweet mother-in-law had mercy on us when we were poor newlyweds, and purchased this couch. It was fluffy, upright and had a pleasant smell. That was then, and this is now.
Little did I know when picking out this fluffy, loose cushioned couch, that I would one day own a little schnauzer. A stubborn dog with fuzzy eyebrows, one intent on ruining anything not nailed down or sturdy (note how well my non-poofy leather chair is holding up, thank goodness for one piece of non-pulverized furniture).
Let's take an A.D.D moment and admire a previous Country Living magazine that I was perusing the other day. Is that NOT the best idea for bookshelves? OK Liz, snap out of it.
It begins innocently enough. She jumps up next to me, pretending that she might be in the mood for some adoration and napping in my lap. Stupid me, I'm duped every time. She peers at me briefly to see if I'll yell (because I do yell, and she KNOWS that sitting on the back cushions is a big no-no), and proceeds to burrow into the sofa.
This is always the end result. When I come home from work, there she is. When we eat dinner and leave the table, there she is. Cant find Mabel? She's in the cushions.
I'm afraid there is no reprieve for my couch. I have toyed with slip cover ideas all year, but it's time to face the facts. My formerly lovely couch has bit the dust. Thanks a lot Mabel. Live it up my little friend, because as soon as 'mommy' has enough money... she's buying a big, sturdy, hard-backed couch you cant begin to destroy. So there.
7 Random Facts
Nancy tagged me to list 7 random/weird facts about myself:
1. Genetically, my eyes make no sense. My dad has blue eyes (along with his parents), my mom has dark brown eyes (as did her parents). My sisters have blue eyes. I have hazel/green eyes, and no one in the family has green eyes (NOT my eye, pic found here).
2.I love the movie Annie. I can sing all the songs, and whenever Annie sings the song 'Dumb Dog' to Sandy, I have to hold Mabel and pet her.
3. Whenever I go into a flea market, I always want to buy the most bizarre lighting fixtures. Take this one for instance. I have no idea what I'd do with it, and let's face it, it's a little odd. But I nearly came home with this the other day. Whew, close call.
4. My husband made me a CD of Vampire Weekend and I've listened to it over and over in my car for an entire week. I'm bad about that, I latch onto something and obsess about it. But they're good, a little old school Police meets Paul Simon meets a hint of Weezer. It sounds like summer to me.
5. My first name is Margaret. There has been a Margaret in every generation of our family since 1785. She was a sea captain's wife and came over from England. And you thought you felt pressure to pass on your grandparents names! (art by Charles Wysocki)
6. Whenever I'm by myself, especially when Matt works late, I listen to Tito Puente, cook black beans in the skillet and read back issues of Country Home. I have no idea when or where these traditions culminated, but I love them.
(photo found here)
7. In the summertime, Matt and I always take Mabel for walks in the evening. Now, I love doing this for my health, and because Mabel get's such a kick out of trying to scare the ducks at the lake. But, I have to confess I love looking in people's open windows. Now, I'm not talking stalker in-their-yard-standing-on-a-crate mode, but rather when we pass by and the front windows are open, I'm always fascinated at how different the insides of people's houses are. I find that sometimes the nicest houses, with the most pristine lawns and fancy cars, have the most vanilla decor inside. I'm always baffled by this. And yet, there's one little ranch house down by the lake (it's yard, like mine, leaves much to be desired) with the most delightful front window. It's always open, curtains pulled back. The walls have full bookshelves, and art. So interesting. Anyway, I guess this makes me a snoop. I'm also guessing some of us have this in common.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Going My Way
"You cant wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
- Jack London
Well, I've been attempting to put my money where my mouth is the past few weeks with regards to writing. After the big office upheaval, I started making myself sit at the desk and stare at a piece of paper. It's amazing the things you can find to distract yourself when trying to force some creativity. I sit in my little turquoise chair, holding a pen, listening to music (the soundtrack to Pride and Prejudice is my favorite) and think to myself, "Gosh, I really should put some laundry in" or "Hmmm.. I haven't balanced the checkbook in a few days" or "I wander if I fed Mabel today" or my personal favorite, "That picture looks crooked, I should hang something else there."
Sometimes I wish I could join a writers support group, meet other people who are as scatterbrained as I am. It might be some consolation when I find myself Swiffer sweeping the corner dust bunnies instead of working on a project.
Anyway, I've recently had a breakthrough. The first legitimate story idea I've had in months popped into my head a few weeks ago. I like to think of this stage as the 'honeymoon' phase for ideas. The beginning is the most exciting, the middle stage makes my hair thin and by the end I'll be pacing at night and talking to myself. But for right now, it's very exciting.
My youngest sister (who is a tremendously talented writer) told me once that I should draw my ideas. Make a notebook of scraps of dialogue, scene settings; anything that pops into my head. I'm attempting to do this, and while it is a lot of fun, I feel pretty darn silly with my markers and child-like sketches. But, I think she's onto something here. All too often I jump into a story with both feet, neglecting to plan or outline the ideas. This time, hopefully, I'll avoid some of that 'lack of preparation' that so often plagues my stories.
The 'no-TV' nights haven't gone exactly as planned. But, it has been so helpful for me to realized the things that choke out creativity. I've found that turning off the TV, going into the office and shutting the door really helps. We all have a tendency to wait for creativity to strike, but sometimes (I think), it's OK to force it. If I sit long enough, quiet enough, that little magic spot in my brain begins to wake up. All I have to do is take out all the distractions. Ha. Easier said than done, no? Anyway, since you've all been so wonderful to listen to me bemoan about this writing business, I thought I at least owed you an update. For now, it seems that this writing thing is going my way.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Birthday Quilt
My sweet as pie mother-in-law ALWAYS gives the absolute best presents. I am not exaggerating. Here is a pic of what she gave me last year... a gorgeous quilted throw made from vintage tablecloth pieces and Cath Kidston books. I didn't really think that gift could be topped, but she managed to do it again this year.
She made this quilt and matching shams for me. I nearly had a heart attack when I opened the box b/c only Linda understands about my favorite colors in the world; coral and aqua.
I love the floral, and the adorable polka-dot fabric.
And to make it even better, the quilt is reversible. This is the back side (can you imagine... the side that isn't supposed to be seen is even adorable). I'm sure I don't have to tell you how exciting it is the have bedding that can be reversed!
Thank you Linda! I love love love it!
While I was in the guest room (I hardly ever even go in there) I began eyeing a potential project. I have a dresser in there where Matt keeps his clothes (yes, I'm a bad wife and I make my husband keep his clothes in the guest room). We sanded and painted it several years ago. I had plans to do something more exciting than white, but I never could decide. After I eyed it for a while, I began to feel a new project coming on. After I paint my breakfast nook table that is. Oh yeah, and do laundry.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Birds in the Morning
There was a dove outside my window this morning. Personally, I can't think of a sweeter sound, especially after several months of hard winter. I turned the sound down on the TV when I heard him (I was once again exercising, which according to my scale is still a fruitless endeavor). I ran in place with my arm weights in silence, like a goof, just listening to that bird.
My best memories involve the sound of birds. My parents built their dream house when I was 12. It sits on the edge of a mountain, overlooking a creek in a valley. When they finally got the framework up for that house that first winter, I stood on the back porch and gazed at the stark, leafless hills and heard a crow calling through the valleys. I've heard that crows are lonely birds, but I don't feel that way. They remind me of the house I call home, of the adventure we had as a family when we built it and moved out to the 'sticks.'
Birds make me remember sleeping over at my best friend's house in high school. It was a little blue and white house next to a constantly flowing creek. Giant oak trees blocked out most of the sunlight, everything was always cool and blue and shaded. We would lie in bed at night, windows open, curtains fluttering as mockingbirds chorused in those giant oaks. It was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.
When Matt and I bought this house, we had to paint every inch of it. It was April and we threw open the windows for ventilation. We would arrive to that empty house every day after work the week before we moved in, open the windows and happily paint our very first home. It felt so bizarre, so grown up, so not like us. There were doves then too, cooing late into the night as we painted in the spring air.
As I ran in place this morning, breathing shallowly so I could hear that lone dove, I got so excited. I was filled with good memories and good feelings. I thought of the climbing rose bush I hope to plant, the long walks we take with Mabel down by the lake when the weather turns. Who knew one little dove in the morning could change my whole day?
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Nights With Mabel
When Matt works late, Mabel and I spend quality time watching girly movies, eating cookies and snuggling. OK, Mabel decided the snuggling part. Actually, we both agreed that perhaps we should just hole up in the house and not venture out until we can hear birds chirping again. It's still cold here, but no snow. I can't help but feel that cold weather of this magnitude is a sheer waste when unaccompanied by snow.
Remember Jillian? She's become a beloved family member with her shiny red chrome and fancy mixing gadgets. I never realized how much time I spent mixing things by hand... and if for no other reason, I'm thankful she makes it so easy to mix chocolate chip cookie dough. After pizza and cookies (Mabel dined on a more healthy meal; carrots and kibbles 'n bits), we lounged and watched Something's Gotta Give. By the way, this past week I watched Becoming Jane. I don't want to spoil this for anyone, but you're going to need some Kleenex. I only say this because I wish someone had warned me!
As you can see, Mabel perceives a cross-legged lap as an invitation to invade my space.
And, if I have the audacity to move, I get what we refer to as 'the eyeball.' I suspect Mabel is suffering from cabin fever, she's very cranky.
Monday, February 18, 2008
New Duds and Some Begging (the Clothes Post)
This weekend Matt and I went shopping. We made a rash decision to go after church, initially so I could find a pair of jeans. You all understand the seriousness incorporated into a jean shopping trip. Once we ventured into the mall on a calm Sunday afternoon, we realized it had been three years since we'd bought a single item of clothes together. Oh sure, there was the white dress shirt from Target here, a basket full of socks there, but no real shopping trips in three years. You're probably thinking to yourself, "This is the perfect storm for spending money irrationally." Probably, but it was sure fun.
I forget how helpful Matt is to have around. Granted, he follows me around the women's sections like a shadow, but he has really good taste when asked for it. He needed work clothes, but I had the opposite problem. As of late, I've had a serious lack of 'cool clothes.' Sure, I've got tights and pencil skirts and practical black slacks out the wazoo... but nothing fun.
It's hard not to be painfully aware of you're lack of 'cool' with two breathtakingly younger and beautiful sisters. When we go places on the weekends, they are always attired in their finest new jeans, cute tops and fun earrings. I hastily throw on my tennis shoes (because it's either that or heels) and my Walk for the Cure t-shirt. Not so fun. ANYWAY, this weekend I struck gold in the jean department. We went to the Buckle. The sales people were all size 0's with spiky mohawks and fake tans. I was wearing my church clothes. Matt disappeared into the men's section and I was alone. Right before I started to bolt out the door and head to Eddie Bauer, a girl who worked there asked if I needed help. Actually, she swung her long gorgeous blonde hair over her shoulder like someone in a Pantene commercial and said, "You looking for something?"
I decided to be the blunt old lady that I am and just lay it on the line, "Yes. I have a big butt and a little waist. My pants gap in the back and it drives me crazy. Got any jeans for that?" And then, just like in some horrible sitcom with canned laughter in the background, she yells across the room to a sales guy with an orange mohawk, "What are the best jeans for her? She's shapely but with a small waist and her pants gap in the back." I kid you not. Two 15 year olds nearby stopped perusing the Billabong sweatshirts and stared with open mouths. At least she said 'shapely.' Mohawk man yelled back, "Try those over there."
But before I could hate her completely, she walked over to the wall rack, plucked three pairs of jeans (and bless her for thinking I could fit into those sizes) and said, "Try these." Miracle of miracles, one of them worked. I almost shrieked in the dressing room, but settled for a subtle, "Yippee" where no one could hear. I was in such an elevated mood, I made an impulse grab for a cute green hoodie (we won't even delve into how much it rang up for) and brought my goodies home. I will forever be grateful to that little Pantene girl and Mohawk man.
Several of you asked to see my new Sketchers. They're nothing fancy, but I can't tell you how exciting it is to wear comfortable shoes that ARENT for running. Quite a novel thing.
And I couldn't post my Monday clip without including Mabel's weekend. She spent a good deal of it begging. I have no idea what's gotten into her, but she has been quite adamant that I share my food with her. Have you ever seen a dog so enamored with the smell of pickles? She is an odd, odd little duck.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Good Day Sunshine
We had a good Valentine's Day here in Mabel's house. Matt and I went for sushi and then he took me shoe shopping. The man just KNOWS. I bought a very cute pair of summer flats, ked-like boat shoes. I just love wearing those with no socks and a pair of jeans, makes me feel like I'm on vacation when I grocery shop. I also bought my very first pair of Sketchers. I needed a comfortable 'jean' shoe for an upcoming trip. The 'cool shoe' isle is not one I've been on in a while, at least not since Doc Martins were in their heyday (I miss those). Anyway, after an initial panic "Matt, help me find cool shoes" moment, I found a fun pair.
In other news, it has been quite the eventful week. On the upside; I have managed to exercise every morning four days in a row. That's a big deal for me, b/c I usually hit the ground running for most of the weekend and never even consider working out. On the downside; I renewed my pledge to exercising b/c of my yearly doctor checkup. I stepped on the scale and the nurse (who is bigger than me, I might add) says in a really snide voice, "Well, that's not too bad." Steam rose from the top of my head. I wanted to say, "Come on mama, you jump on and let's see how you fair." But I didn't. I just killed myself every morning while watching Angel on TNT. Not a great show, but it keeps me from focusing on the sweat running down my forehead.
As far as house stuff goes, I've got a couple of 'where to hang what to do' conundrums. This poster was on sale a few weeks back at Hobby Lobby for $6.00. I have no idea what to do with it, but I bought it and stuffed it in the back of a closet. I'm thinking white frame in the breakfast nook (I robbed the Doris Day poster from there for the living room). Any thoughts?
I also bought this print way back in the fall. I just LOVE it, but am going to have to have it professionally framed. There is always the 'frame it yourself' option, but as a daughter of an artist, I remember the pain and suffering that goes along with cutting your own mat. Not a pretty picture. But it just seems like it belongs in the office, so I'll figure something out. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend, see you Monday!
** The second ballerina print is by artist Michael Parkes. He is a tremendous artist, but I should warn some of you who are perhaps a little faint of heart.. some of the pieces are a smidge, um, nudey. Yeah, that's the word I was looking for. Anyway, I just love his style.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
My Valentine
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Office
My project ideas begin innocently enough. Usually, I'm enjoying a big cup of coffee at the break of dawn, nestled in my office chair, enjoying the luxuriously calm hour before my bosses arrive. It's magic time for me, and one of the perks of the job. All my work is done from the day before (if I'm lucky); my desk is nice and organized. Now, after this hour, all bets are off. The phone calls come in, meetings have to be set, travel arrangements made, haggling with airlines and people in D.C. But before all that begins, my brain is fresh and ready for inspiration.
That inspiration usually comes from you people. It's all your fault. You post pictures of your latest projects, or magazine spreads that inspire you and BAM, my brain is off and running. This past month it seemed that everywhere I turned, I ran into white/beachy/cottage pictures. Sigh. My dream life entails a little cottage near the ocean, with open windows and sheer curtains. Rose bushes blooming just outside the screen door, fresh cut peonies on the table in a tiny dining room with a built-in china cabinet. There would be no TV in that little house, just a laptop as link to the outside world. The shelves would be overflowing with books and shells and river rocks. Ok, I'll stop there before we all go crazy.
Anyhoo, I've had a bee in my bonnet about the office (although I think that Mrs. Fox's term of 'library' is much more conducive to writing a great novel). As you know, I've been making a concerted effort to write more, which equals sitting in there a lot. And when spending large amounts of time in a space, I get ideas.
My sainted mother kindly gave me cash for my birthday. What did I do? Get my hair done? Buy clothes? A new coat? No, that would be practical. Instead, the office got new shelves. As you can see, books have taken over the house. Everywhere I turn; I'm kicking and shoving them out of the way.
So I bought these babies. Not exactly 'libraryesque,' but I'm really excited about them. The closet is practically empty now, which is a good thing b/c before I could never find anything. I was always lugging plastic containers out of a dark closet, silently swearing while searching for an envelope or a stapler.
I also added a skirt around the two bottom shelves. I like it, but it needs, something. I considered several things, but in the end decided not to 'muck it up.' It's fairly utilitarian how it is, and I didn't want to add any more fabric. Perhaps a big pink ribbon to trim it out? I don't know. It will probably dawn on me in the middle of some important project. That's how it always happens.
The thinking couch needed to lighten up as well. It was such a relief to finally find a use for this great bed coverlet (my mother in law sent it to me a year ago). I also changed all the curtains out for sheers, at least for the summertime.
The little bird deserved a place to perch. Last night she was dubbed Sprinkles.
Thanks to these shelves, there is finally a 'place' for those baskets, boxes and other containers I've been secretly hoarding in the office closet. They look SO much nicer where they can be seen.
These guys finally found a home too. I bought these about four years apart, and never really had a place to put either of them. It's times like these that I slap myself on the forehead and say, "THAT'S why you save things." They will surely end up packed with post cards and letters… but I guess that's what they're for. Anyway, that's my latest project. Now I'm getting down the business of writing.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Lightening Up
This weekend was absolutely beautiful. Saturday had breathtaking weather, especially for February. Mabel and I threw sticks in the back yard, which is her favorite thing in the entire world. Even if she hears me say the beginnings of the word 'st,' her little ears perk up and she begins to screech. Sunlight streamed through all the windows and I could just feel the winter tension leaving my body. I sat outside on the front steps and closed my eyes, soaking in the light.
Of course today it's raining and in the low 40's again... but Saturday gave me hope. Hope that spring really is coming. I ventured out to Lowes (in flip flops no less) and bought an entire buggy full of roots and plantings; hydrangeas, peonies, hollyhocks, hostas, clematis, a climbing rose bush. I have no idea if any of them will survive my black thumb, but I'm going to try.
As you can see, Mabel gets very excited when I leave the front door open. She balances on her back legs like a circus dog and barks at the neighbors. Her joys are small; chasing sticks and watching out an open door. We are both really looking forward to spring. Life is good.
*I said I would be posting office pics today, but it's just not quite photo ready, even for critiques. You just would not believe the piles in the floor. Pure chaos. More tomorrow.


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Pick the right pattern and a fabric you love, and with a little time and effort, you'll be creating a wearable item and there will be no looking back!
Make this beautiful dress for her to wear to the Easter Egg hunt. Just think of the photo opportunities to go along with it!
Typically we see the ruffles made from cream or white fabric, which would work fabulously for this project. I opted to use bright, colorful fabrics for my ruffles on these pillows that I made as part of my Christmas decor.
These are directions for creating an envelope pillow cover for a 14 inch square pillow. All seam allowances are 1/2 inch unless otherwise noted.
Begin by cutting one 15.5 inch x 15.5 inch front panel from burlap.
Cut two 15.5 inch x 9 inch back panels from burlap. Hem one of the 15.5 inch edges of each panel by folding it over 1/2 inch and stitching it down with a zig-zag stitch.
Cut three 15.5 inch x 3.5 inch strips from 3 different fabrics. Hem each long edge by folding it over 1/4 inch, pressing it, and repeating. Stitch along the length of the hem, close to the edge, on one edge of each strip.
Using a long stitch length, run a basting stitch along the other edge making sure to not backstitch at either end. Leave long lengths of thread at each end. If the material is particularly stiff or thick, run a second basting stitch below the first one. This second row of stitching will help prevent breaking the threads when you begin making the ruffle.
Gently pull the top thread of the basting stitch(es) which will cause the strip to ruffle. Continue pulling the thread(s) and working the fabric into an even ruffle until it is 15.5 inches long. Tie the threads of the basting stitch(es) at both ends.
Square the front panel of the pillow cover on a Fiskars cutting mat and pin the ruffles to it at 7 inches, 9 inches, and 11 inches from the bottom edge. Change your machine back to a regular stitch length and stitch the ruffles, as close to the edge as possible, to the front panel. Remove the pins.
A 15.5 inch length of decorative trim or ribbon can be stitched over the edge of the upper ruffle to hide the stitching if desired.
Lay the pillow cover front face up with the two back panels face down on top of it. Match the edges of the panels along the top and bottom of the front panel, which will cause the edges that meet in the middle of the pillow cover to overlap. Pin around the perimeter of the pillow cover, taking care to match and pin the ruffle edges between the panel edges. Stitch around the perimeter of the pillow cover. Remove the pins. Clip the corners at a 45 degree angle to reduce the bulk. Stitch around the perimeter, within the seam allowance, with a zig-zag stitch.
Turn the pillow cover right-side out and slip a 14 inch pillow into it.
1/2 yard burlap
1/4 yard 3 different fabrics
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Landmark articles in Journal of the American Dental Association focus on key developments in dentistry
This month's issue—April—spotlights a 1941 article by Drs. Isaac Schour and Maury Massler, from the Department of Histology, University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Chicago, "The Development of the Human Dentition."
The commentators, Drs. Louise Brearley Messer, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Michael J. Till, University of Minnesota, describe it as "truly a landmark article from two perspectives: first, as a culmination and synthesis of many years' work by the authors; and, second, in the undergirding of far-reaching applications that remain relevant today."
In May, JADA will feature a 1953 article, "Hydraulic Turbine Contra-Angle Handpiece," by Drs. Robert J. Nelsen, Carl. E. Pelander and John W. Kumpula, all of whom were researchers at what then was called the National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and Technology). The commentators, Drs. Robert Eshleman and David Sarrett, Virginia Commonwealth University, credit the advent of the high-speed dental air turbine handpiece with revolutionizing and forever changing the practice of dentistry.
"All dentists and their patients owe a debt of gratitude to the original pioneers and dental manufacturers who developed and produced the high-speed handpiece for use in the everyday practice of dentistry," they conclude.


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i have aqquired at dell precision t7400 workstation and it currently has no operating system. before i go out and deal with windows, i was wondering if i could get lion and put on it.
here is a link for the general specs.
i know for a fact that it currently has a ati firegl video card in it, although i am planning on upgrading to using SLI.
it also has 4gb of ddr2, 667 ram in it, a xeon 3.16 clocked processor, 250GB HD (which i am also planning on upgrading), and as shown in the link, a intel 5400 chipset.


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Pompano Beach Cutie in Pompano Beach
- bedrooms 1
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- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
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Cute "beach decorated" one bedroom, one bath condo unit located one
block west of the ocean in Pompano Beach, Florida.
The building is located 1/2 Block west of A1A, north of Atlantic
Blvd and the
14th Street Causeway. The ocean is on the east side of A1A,
estimated at 600 Feet. Direct Beach access on 16th Street.
This is a second floor unit in a two story walk up building.
(No elevator-come on-you know you need the exercise).
Quiet interior corner unit with bedroom in rear unlike most in
complex. Queen size Bed in bedroom, Double Wall bed in Living Room.
Full kitchen and all amenities. TV,DVD & VCR in living room.
Additional TV & VCR in bedroom. Books, movies and music in unit for
your use. Make yourself at home.
Smoking permitted OUTSIDE unit on terrace only.
Previous visitors comments:
I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful time spent in your
condo this past week. It was so comfortable, and the complex is
beautifully landscaped. We loved the close proximity to the beach.
It was truly a relaxing time, even with our 11 mos. old daughter in
tow!! She got the biggest kick out of seeing herself in all the
mirrors! If we ever make it down that way again, we'll be sure to
stay at your place!
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We just come back from our trip to the US! Yes, everything was
great, we enjoyed your nice apartment, the location, the pool, our
daughter loved the DVDs...
Thank you very much. We will certainly come back to your home during
our next trip to Florida!
condo rental amenities
Heated Swiming pool and tropical setting, suffleboard court and BBQ
grill on site. Beach chairs and towels are kept in the unit for your
use. Towels,soap & toliet paper are provided.
Full time manager who speaks english, french and German and
knows all the good places to eat and drink around town!
Maid service twice a week. Coin laundry room on site.
activities and attractions in Pompano Beach Atlantic Coast South
Golf, tennis, fishing and restaurants are all nearby.
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Last week Muslim scholars from the Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations issued an open letter to the Jewish Community calling for dialogue and understanding.
In response the leadership of the Reconstructionist, Reform, and Conservative Jewish Movements in North America made the following statement:
We deeply appreciate the hand extended in a letter from Muslim scholars at The Centre for the Study of Muslim-Jewish Relations, and we clasp that hand willingly. That we have much to learn from and about each other is clear – sometimes painfully clear. We look forward to the shared work of thoughtful dialogue.
We appreciate in particular the letter's assertion, regarding the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, that "The loss of every single life is a loss to humanity and a bloody stain on the tapestry of history. We call for a peaceful resolution that will assure mutual respect, prosperity and security to both Palestinians and Israelis, while allowing the Palestinian people their rights to self-determination". We whole-heartedly share that perspective, and hope that our exploration of the troubling issues will enable us to understand each other's narratives and to come together in explicit and stern denunciation of terrorism.
Clearly, the time for a respectful consideration of the issues that unite us and also of the issues that divide us has come; indeed, it has been too long postponed.
So let us begin.
The statement was signed by Dr. Carl Sheingold, Executive Vice President of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation; Rabbi Jerome Epstein, Executive Vice President of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism; and Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
The press release issued by the three organizations is attached.
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With the Iron Bowl still more than a week away, the consensus four-star cornerback in the Class of 2014 fired the first of what will be many salvos before kickoff. According to three major recruiting sites — Rivals, Scout and 247Sports — the Opelika native flipped his commitment from Alabama to Auburn on Wednesday. He becomes the Tigers' 17th commitment for their 2014 class and second cornerback, joining Nick Ruffin from St. Pius X in Atlanta.
The 6-foot-0, 179-pound Roberts — who originally gave his pledge to the Crimson Tide in April — is considered one of the top 10 players in the state of Alabama regardless of position by every recruiting service. Though he has been recruited as a cornerback, it's also thought he won't have any issues moving to safety once he joins the Tigers.
Roberts is the second Opelika High product to become a member of Auburn's 2014 class, joining tight end Jakell Mitchell.
GARRETT TO REDSHIRT: After weeks of speculation, Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson finally cleared the air about linebacker Justin Garrett's status.
Johnson confirmed Wednesday night the junior will sit out the remainder of the season after having surgery on his broken right foot a few weeks ago.
"I don't know how many weeks it has been now," Johnson said. "He maybe could possibly get back for a bowl game, but it's not worth taking a year from him. He'll get a redshirt year for this year and be back hopefully in the spring ready to roll."
He has been injured for a vast majority of the season. Entering the fall as the starter at the "Star," the Tigers' hybrid linebacker/safety position, Garrett was expected to have a breakout year.
LASHLEE: WISH HE HAD SEEN BIG PLAY: Rhett Lashlee joked that Nick Marshall's miracle touchdown pass to Ricardo Louis last Saturday transpired "exactly the way we drew it up."
He just wished he had been able to see it all the way to the end.
"I think somebody tackled me," Auburn's offensive coordinator said following Wednesday's practice.
As for the play itself, Lashlee said there wasn't really anything special about it. He went into detail over the options on the play: There was a deep post (Louis) with a dig route over the middle (Sammie Coates) and other receivers underneath to hold the linebackers.
"Our thought was, 'Get Ricardo in there, a fast guy that can take the top off the defense, and if you catch a cheap one, great,'" Lashlee said. "You're thinking really that you're clearing everything out and trying to bring Sammie around the sticks and get the first down. We had pretty good protection, but it takes a while to develop. That's why people don't run those plays on a regular basis much because it's hard to protect that long. They only rushed three and our line did a good job."
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Is there anything in this photo that would cause a tub spout to wiggle? It does not sit against the tile, so the plumber caulked between the spout and the tile. When I pull the diverter up, the spout moves. I can easily wiggle the spout with my little girl hand. The plumber said this is no problem, but it seems, at the very least, the spout moving every day when the diverter is pulled up would cause the caulk seal to break.
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Make Your Own Terrarium: A Teen Summer Reading Event
Learn how to build your own world, from the ground up (literally!) with The City Library's teen-only Make Your Own Terrarium party. Using a simple Mason jar, you can assemble a standalone ecosystem to watch grow throughout the summer.
Part of the Beneath the Surface Teen Summer Reading Program. From June 1 to August 3, as you read new books, watch new movies or performances, listen to new music or podcasts, and do new things, track it in your Teen Summer Reading log book. Once you've tracked ten activities, turn it in to the library to get a free book (to keep!) and entry into an end of summer prize package. Pick up your log book starting June 1 at any City Library location.
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Anthropologies of Art
April 25–26, 2003
This Clark Conference, convened by Mariët Westerman, brought together leading art historians and anthropologists to discuss the intersections and divergences between their disciplines. The issues addressed were relevant to the academic study of art as well as museum practices. How do anthropology and art history understand the term "art", and what sorts of questions do these disciplines ask of the work of art? Is it possible to find a cross-cultural definition of art, or are such definitions inevitably Western in their origins and concerns? What implications do the answers to these questions have for the collecting and display of Western and non-Western objects in art museums?
Participants included:
Hans Belting, Hochschule für Gestaltung, Karlsruhe; Janet Catherine Berlo, University of Rochester; Suzanne Preston Blier, Harvard University; Steve Bourget, University of Texas at Austin; Sarah Brett-Smith, Rutgers University; Shelly Errington, University of California, Santa Cruz; David Freedberg, Columbia University; Anna Grimshaw, Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology, University of Manchester; Jonathan Hay, Institute of Fine Arts, NYU; Howard Morphy, Australian National University; Ikem Stanley Okoye, University of Delaware; Francesco Pellizzi, editor of Res: Anthropology and Aesthetics; Ruth Phillip, Univeristy of British Columbia
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Introduction - The Objects of Art History and Anthropology
Mariët Westermann
Pathos at Oraibi: What Warburg Did Not See
David Freedberg
Gombrich and Saussure among the Indigenes
Shelly Errington
Margins of Recorded History: Art and Aesthetics as a Meta-Anthropological Subject
Francesco Pellizzi
Image, Art, Anthropology
Toward an Anthropology of the Image
Hans Belting
The Impulse to Flee: Anthropology, Art History, and the Vexing Matter in/of Orbit
Ikem Stanley
Rethinking the Visual in 'Visual Anthropology'
Anna Grimshaw
Object, Ritual, History
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Jonathan Hay
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Molecular imaging is a type of medical imaging that provides detailed pictures of what is happening inside the body at the molecular and cellular level. Where other diagnostic imaging procedures—such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound—offer pictures of physical structure, molecular imaging allows physicians to see how the body is functioning and to measure its chemical and biological processes.
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I have built many PCs and have never had a problem until now.
I have the Intel DP43BF motherboard; an intel core 2 duo E7500 processor (BX80571E7500), and am using Crucial RAM DDR3,1333mhz (CT2KIT25664BA1339)
When I start the computer I get 3 beeps; which, according to intel, suggests a memory issue. I have now tried 4 seperate DIMMS (one by one) and none of them have worked, so I concluded it was the board. I replaced the board and am having the exact same problem. I have taken the board out the case to make sure it is not shorting/grounded- it is not. I used the Crucial memory finder to make sure that this memory matched this board- and it does.
I am going insane!!! any help would GREATLY be appreciated!! I have asked tons of people and no one can figure this out!
Here are the product specs:
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148262&Tpk=CT2KIT25664BA1339
Board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121412
Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115056&Tpk=BX80571e7500
Removing the ram and getting 3 beeps indicates that there is a problem with the memory. Aside from this it also indicates that the board is probably ok. Testing the ram one by one and finding out that your system does not work means ram problem and not the board. This is confirmed by replacing the board which still resulted to the same problem. Is the PSU adequate? Is the ram voltage requirement properly satisfied in the bios? These are only some of the information that you should check. Others might be the power connectors to the video card (you need one) and processors.
Yes- when I remove the RAM I still get 3 beeps.
The PSU is 430 watts- which should be adequate.
The motherboard supports RAM voltages 1.3-1.65 and the RAM is 1.5. The BIOS is still at all of it's defaults because I have never got to a point where I can even access the BIOS. I get the 3 beeps immediately after hitting the power button- there is no video output.
The video card I have does not required a power connector.
Thanks for the suggestions! Unfortunately I'm still lost :/
When you tunr it on, are three beeps one after another, or one then a bit after the next 2? are they all teh same tones?
Do the fans spin up and stay spinning? or do they start and stop?
When you say you have tested 4 RAM moduls, were they all the same make model?
The three beeps are all the same tone and are all right after one another, then a long pause, then the three beeps again- and it just continues to repeat. The fans spin up and stay spinning. The RAM modules were all the same make and model but 4 different sticks.
I'm totally lost :/
Ok, i would def try with another make model of RAM.
Also what make model PSU do you have?
I would prob, just for teh hell of it do a CMOS clear and a BIOS recovery update, see if it helps.
Saying that what happens if you put the board into maintenbance mode does it still give three beeps?
Yeah I think I will try a different make/model of RAM- but it's frustrating/confusing because this RAM matches the specs of the motherboard exactly. I used the Crucial memory tool to find it. The power supply unit is a 450W coolmax ca-series. I have tried clearing the CMOS and putting the board into maintenance mode I still get three beeps
yep the first thign to do will be to test anotehr set of RAM.
If that dosen't work, i would suggest testing another PSU, although i doubt it will be that, the PSU only has ATX 2.01... shoul;d prob be 2.2
Also check that teh PSU meets these:
Output Voltage 3.3 V 5 V 12 V1 12 V2 -12 V 5 VSB
Current 2.38 A 3.17 A 5.92 A 2.95 A 0.04 A 0.64 A
As i said i doubt it is, but in your situation.....got to try everyhting!
I am having the exact same problem, any assistance would be appreciated.
I have:
Two separate Intel DP43BF motherboards
1 Crucial 2GB Kit #CT2KIT12864BA1339
1 Crucial 4GB Kit #CT2KIT25664BA1339
1 Intel Core 2 Q9400
1 Intel Core 2 E8400
Testing w/ an Antec BP430 430W power supply.
It doesn't matter what combination of motherboard, CPU, or memory I try, I am getting the 3-beep code at power-up.
You'd think that between all these parts I could get at least one working system. Suggestions?
D Jones- if you look on your actual RAM DIMMs there is a product number on it. there will be a long string of characters and then a "." and then 3 more characters. What are the characters after the "."
is it .000? or something else?
The two DIMMs from the 2GB kit both end in ".4FD", while the two DIMMs from the 4GB kit both end in ".8FD".
The DIMMs are branded Crucial but actually made by Micron. The DIMMs from the 4GB kit contain all these numbers:
On the Micron label:
On the Crucial label:
I can't tell you for CERTAIN but this is what happened with me...
I called crucial and explained to them the situation. They had me read them the model number- specifically the last 3 numbers. There are either 8 chip modules or 16 chip modules (i dont know exactly what this means but the support person at crucial told me that this board only supports 16 chip modules which is why mine did not work) I also had the 4 gb kit which ended in .8fd she said the 8 stood for 8 chip- so i am guessing you had the exact same problem as me. When I told her this she said it was not a problem at all- and that she would send me the 16chip version for free if i send the 8chip version back. I would recommend doing that and seeing how it goes. My RAM comes in Friday so I am hoping it will do the trick...
Good luck!
Please post what happens when you get your memory. I might wait to see what you post before I call Crucial. Need to decide if I want to work with Crucial, or return these to the retailer and then try I don't know what.
According to this page (http://http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dp43bf/sb/CS-031268.htm), the DP43BF supports single-sided 8 chip 1 GB DIMMs, double-sided 16 chip 2GB DIMMs, single-sided 8 chip 2GB DIMMs, and double-sided 16 chip 4GB DIMMs. Which would mean that the 2GB kit I received is incompatible (since they are single-sided 4 chip DIMMs) but the 4GB kit *should* work.
If the 16 chip version fixes your problem, I'll be on the phone to Crucial chop-chop.
Hi SABARINATH,
I know you are trying to help...but erm...how? have you read the previous posts?
"2. what is the operating system and any service pack ?" the systems are not posting, no boot no video, therefore tehre is no OS installed.
"3.what is the BIOS version and is there any latest version is available?" the systems are not posting, no boot no video, tehrefore tehy cannot access the BIOS.
"4.what are the hardware you are using with this mother board ?" Most of teh systems config are posted.
"5.what is the message available after the beep sound ?" There is no video therefore no error message
"6.it is get into CMOS or BIOS ?" As per teh previous posts, no.
"7. NOTE the cpu temparature?" How exactly, if there is no post?
"8.what is the type,size,quantity of the HDD?" No post and no video, three beeps... whats the HDD go to do with anythign,the system hasn't even tried to acces tehm yet.
"10.what is the capacity of the RAM ?" Already stated in previous posts.
"13.using the DDR2 what happen?" how do you put DDR2 memory in a DDR3 motherboard??????????
and why "can you send it ?reply to firstname.lastname@example.com"??? why not post it on here...being a forum and all.
Sabariacet: Ignoring your questions since they are mostly inappropriate to the issue.
Everyone else: I did call Crucial today. Their explanation is that the DIMMs I received (and presumably Tyler06 received) are populated with 2 Gbit components but the Intel P43 chipset on this board only supports 1 Gbit components. The solution they offered me was the same as Tyler06; I can exchange my DIMMs for lower density DIMMs. Crucial does not make any distinction on their product numbers between high-density and low-density DIMMs. You just get what you get from the vendor's inventory.
This explanation somewhat contradicts what Intel says about memory support on this motherboard. This list of supported memory configurations explicitly states that 2 Gbit components are supported : http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/dp43bf/sb/CS-031268.htm
On a related note, I found another user posting a complaint on the Crucial website that the memory they purchased didn't work in their DP43BF motherboard. That user fixed the problem by replacing the Crucial memory with Kingston memory.


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Happens all the time, especially with pellets and a humid environment.
I hear so much about it but have never seen it so just trying to understand the physics of it. My take is that in theory, the salt is undermined so that the water meant to dissolve salt into brine doesn't actually touch the salt. In practicality, I cannot see how 200 pounds of salt can hang in the air above the water, supported entirely by friction/adhesion to the sides of the brine tank. If supported by pillars of salt, would not the pillars dissolve and the bridge collapse? Even if there was a cavity formed, would not the brine reach saturation with whatever amount of salt the water is in contact with?
Last weekend I let the salt level get real low as I intended to empty out the build-up of non-dissolvable material. This got me to wondering if perhaps this material could form pillars to hold up the salt. It never has for me, but it was quite a solid mass that was better not to be there. The mass also caused a dirty silt-like material to get sucked up the intake.
Anyway... this is the second time in 14 years that I cleaned out the brine tank.
Happens all the time, especially with pellets and a humid environment.
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it has happened to me twice in 10 years. two different softeners, two different houses.
So what holds the salt up? Are you talking those big box store softeners that have a tank-in-tank design? I can see where those have so much surface area that a mass of salt could fuse around the resin tank.
There are a lot of ideas about salt bridging, all of them are prtially right and wrong.
1: Systems that regenerate infrequently tend to bridge more than systems that regenerate regularly... I have seen bridging in systems that regenerate 4 times per day, twin alternating 9000's in commercial applications, so that idea is not accurate,
2: It only happens in humid environments... partially true, but is also happens in So Cal, we rarely see a day over 30% humidity in the inland areas, humidity does tend to increase the likelihood.
3: Potassium Chloride is more prone to bridging... yes, definetly true, we see it all the time in areas where the temperature changes dramatically between night and day and when the systems are installed in locations that subject the brine tank to these changes. But... this is easily fixed by simply programming the valve to "brine fill first" one or two hours before regeneration
4: Pellets bridge worse than salt... unknown, I have seen both bridge, and I have not found any good reasons for why one would, and the other would not.
Like Tom said, it is not theortical, I have broken bridges in 60" diameter brine tanks, and took a shower as the bridge collapsed into the water below. When servicing commercial and residential systems, the first troubleshooting item is to kick the brine tank down low and hit it up high. If the plastic brine tank is empty on the bottom, and feels like a piece of granite up top, you likely have a bridge. it is easy to tell as your next test is to tast the water in the brine well, a micro drop on your tounge is all it takes to know if the water is making contact with the salt.
To answer your question, salt bridging is not overly common, but I used to service approximately 10 units per day, every day for 10 years, so bridging was found on a regular basis.
If you are servicing systems only occassionally, you may never see a bridge.
Rather than keep the salt topped up all the time, I tend to let it get down below the water level before topping it back up. I figured if it was topped up, the 200 pounds of weight would collapse most bridges but with less weight on top I thought there might be a greater propensity to bridge. I've just never seen it.
Is there any downside to letting the salt get down below the water level? I figure the brine will reach saturation regardless and I can skim off any crud that may float. Also, I get to see the brine level.
I would also wait until the tank was almost empty to do a manual Iron Out cleaning and watch the brine level drop and refill. Then I would top it back up with 4 bags of salt and repeat when it empties.
On a system that has a timed refill, not a float refill, the salt level does not matter as saturation will occur so long as there is undissolved salt in the tank. Float refilled systems, you will regenerate the systems with more than the normal amount of salt, this does not hurt, it is simply wasteful. Some systems that regenerate with extremely low amounts of water can get salty water to the house sonce they do not have any buffer built into their regeneration to accomodate a variable like this.
I do the same, I let the salt run very low, clean the scum off the top, and then fill the tank to the max and ignore it for about 6-8 months. The second filling, about avery 1 months, I will let the salt run very low, and then completely clean and sanitize the brine tank.
Anyway... I got tired of having to do the manual Iron Out cleaning which always only seemed to give me marginal improvement so decided to try switching to morton system saver II pellets. Again, they are pellets and searching this forum returns warnings about bridging... 10 days and counting... still no bridging.
So, I've only had a few regens since switching but it has made a world of difference. I don't know how much to attribute to the switch to salt and how much to attribute to the resin cleaning formula. The wife was given quite a potassium "sales pitch" decades ago and so would not consider switching to salt. She was out of town and so I took the opportunity to make the switch and was trying to think about how I was going to break the news to her. She is so impressed with the improvement that it is a non issue.
You may never experience bridging with pellets. It's fairly common but on the low end of the common scale.
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- Out and About
The resort features two irregularly shaped outdoor heated pools, each measuring approximately 50 by 23 meters (164 by 75 feet) and each containing a swim-up bar and a shallow children's section. The pool in front of the Suites Tower is "quiet" and contains a rock-garden island with waterfalls and a 25-person spa tub. The Hotel Tower pool contains a volleyball net and serves as an activities center.
The resort's 200-meter (219-yard) oceanfront is divided between a rocky shore and a sand beach. A sand sunbathing terrace extends along the rocky shore. Independent operators on the beach offer rentals and services for personal watercraft, parasailing, banana-boating, and also arrange fishing trips and cruises.
Land recreation at the resort includes complimentary horseshoes and Ping-Pong as well as tennis on two lighted courts (surcharge).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Parasailing on site
- Sailing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Mind and Body
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Body wraps
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 12
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
The Fine Print for Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: MXN 225 per person (approximately)
- We Should Mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Kids Stay Free
Book a stay in an All Inclusive rate category and children ages 5 and younger stay free.
Subject to availability. Not combinable with other promotions. Restrictions apply.