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Thursday, December 20 2012
The Best Americana of 2012
Americana meant different things to different people this year, with revitalized legends and young traditionalists offering new visions of American music.
Wednesday, August 29 2012
The Great Despiser Gets Inspired: An Interview with Joe Pug
Recent Austin transplant Joe Pug discusses the risks he took to become a musician, touring with Steve Earle, and why all American cities are starting to look the same.
Wednesday, June 20 2012
Joe Pug: The Great Despiser
A finely-crafted collection of tunes from a rising Chicago singer-songwriter.
Monday, July 25 2011
Play Me Some Mountain Music: The Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2011, Part 2
Four days of sun, banjos, snow, Mumfords, fiddles, and rock gods at 10,000 feet.
Thursday, February 18 2010
Joe Pug: Messenger
Pug proves that the head-turning songs of his debut EP were no fluke.


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A state appeals court has rejected a lawsuit aimed at halting the activities of Ohio Governor John Kasich's new private job-creation entity called JobsOhio.
Ohio's oil and gas industry says the policy debate over fracking will likely continue even with the new drilling rules signed this week by governor John Kasich. The governor still wants to impose a severance tax on the industry to fund an income tax cut. Majority Republicans in the state legislature removed that plan from Kasich's budget bill, but the governor is convinced it will happen.

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Last year, Ibn Inglor dropped one of Chicago's best kept secrets, New Wave, a visceral and gnashing portrait of urban isolation in a city where kids lose their friends. It was a tape that came in, tore everything up, and left not with a bang, but with a whimper. Six months later, New Wave 2 is even better. There's the ballsy ambition of Yeezus and the world-weary pathos of drill at its best, but Inglor's carved out a niche wholly his own in the city; who else interpolates Foreigner and samples Akira and a song from a former Australian Idol contestant? The production is weird and noisy and gorgeous—handled by Mhone Glor (the duo of Inglor and friend Brandon Mahone)—but it's still Inglor's voice that lingers the longest, the growl of someone who wants to love the world but gets constantly reinforced that it's easier to hate. New Wave 2 joins Welcome to Fazoland as the best thing to come out of Chicago this year.
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Now that's a show. #model500
Baxter is an (almost) affordable industrial robot.
Rethink Robotics industrial robot is notable for being only US$25,000, which is pretty surprising for an industrial robot.
Once in a while you think… hmmm I wonder what this song would sound like if it was played by an symphony. Never thought I'd see Sir Mix A Lot and an orchestra together…. but here it is.
The 4:50 minute…. is just about the best or worst moment ever.
A few more preview images from #PHOTOPIA
Top to bottom, left to right:
Gemma Warren
Ruth Skinner, Marc Losier
Robyn Cumming, Keesic Douglas
Wayne Roland Hamilton
come see them (and BUY them!) in person FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 6 to 9 pm.
Gallery 44, Suite 120, 401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON
My good friend Wayne id part of this art show. Well worth checking out his photos of abandon buildings in Detroit. If you haven't seen his blog it's also well done too. Http://Silentbuildings.com
His photo is the courtroom photo above. A real powerful pic.
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- by University of Florida.
Very fitting.
You are being lied to about pirates
Once they had a ship, the pirates elected their captains, and made all their decisions collectively. They shared their bounty out in what Rediker calls "one of the most egalitarian plans for the disposition of resources to be found anywhere in the 18th century."
They even took in escaped African slaves and lived with them as equals. The pirates showed "quite clearly – and subversively – that ships did not have to be run in the brutal and oppressive ways of the merchant service and the Royal navy." This is why they were popular, despite being unproductive thieves.
Oops, turns out piracy is pretty much always a term like terrorist that gets slapped on whatever we don't like despite being a general reaction to the status quo. And nothing's really changed.
And when african pirates were captured by the British they were forced into the slave trade.
Horrible Histories taught me about pirates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwn5K89dE5c
They were generally democratic, disciplined, communal - they even had pensions! If you wanted out of the pirate life, you would be taken to a destination of your choice (anywhere in the world) and given a lump sum to help you with your new life.
Honor among thieves.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU YES i've spent like two years studying piracy (back when i had time to devote to reading and research) and yes pirates are actually all very interesting and democratic and great
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Guess who got his #iBeacon kit from @Estimote… #thisGuy
This is techno! It's both familiar and different and has me questioning what is art and what is science in the techno genre. A departure from the EDM that most people call techno today.
Soundtrack by Simon Pyke
Thank you Claude Young for putting the bug in my head to question what I think techno is/isn't today. Definitely got me thinking.
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This song unites the world! How can anyone have anything but LOVE for the Daft Punk and the Pharrell. Bonus marks for the vocoder voice in the end.
Impressive and also eerie…
The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Beethoven's Sonata Op. 90/2 - Suicidal Thoughts [pianist/prod: Dan Kreiger] - Soundcloud source
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Luke and I were looking at Hieronymus Bosch's painting The Garden of Earthly Delights and discovered, much to our amusement, music written upon the posterior of one of the many tortured denizens of the rightmost panel of the painting which is intended to represent Hell. I decided to transcribe it into modern notation, assuming the second line of the staff is C, as is common for chants of this era.
so yes this is LITERALLY the 600-years-old butt song from hell
EDIT: I still can't believe this took off like it did this is crazy??? Just wanted to let people know that there are indeed errors in the transcription and this is indeed not a very good recording (I threw this together in like 30 minutes at 1 in the morning,) but I'm working with the music department at my college to get the transcription more accurate!
in the meantime enjoy this fantastic choral arrangement by wellmanicuredman i'm in love
Someone needs to paint the some of our epic Detroit Techno into paintings and turn them into works of art to be discovered 600 years in the future
I still remember first discovering MIDI and thinking… wow, this is really cool. Now this little clip helps give some context and showcase what is probably the coolest most awesome thing in the world. long live BlackMIDI.
I will always applaud for Daft Punk. Which is ironic cause right now they're applauding this post.
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Today we've released a new promo remix EP exclusively on Beats Music, the new streaming music service co-created by Trent Reznor. The Seed Eight EP includes four new remixes by Hot Chip, Simian Mobile Disco, Cold Cave, and Autolux. Check it out free here (US only for now).
You can also follow Nine Inch Nails on Beats Music and browse their extensive NIN-related content. And check out Trent's personal account @treznor.
I've always been a fan of NIN and had always imagined that an artist like him would try and best capitalize on the technology to bring his subculture to life.
If anyone could re-imagine mySpace for the mobile experience, i suspect this new platform is going to be a decent step in that direction.
I always like Eclectic Method videos… If you haven't discovered the world of video mashups, it's well worth spending some time and watching his stuff.


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Activision anounces the Day the Music Dies will be March 31st
Blog Post | Posted March 20, 2014 - 9:00am
When all the DLC for Guitar Hero, Band Hero, and DJ Hero will be removed from your platform of choice.
Heavy Metal Gamer: Crue Ball Review
Video | Posted July 9, 2013 - 12:07pm
The Heavy Metal Gamer reviews Crue Ball. Want to know what he thinks? Find out inside!
Ghost King's Top 25 Favorite Games (20-16)
Blog Post | Posted May 5, 2013 - 2:29am
That one obligatory list, part 2.
Rock Band DLC is ending after 5 years and 4,000 songs
Blog Post | Posted February 19, 2013 - 12:04pm
On April 2nd, after 5 years of continuous releases, the DLC for Rock Band will stop. More details here.
Rock Band Update presents The Black Keys and more!
Video | Posted August 17, 2012 - 5:00pm
The RBU returns with double the DLC! The Black Keys return with a new pack and we have last week's DLC with Foreigner and Nightwish! Plus the final songs revealed for Rock Band Blitz!
Beat Hazard Ultra (Starship Amazing- Final Slam!) [Hardcore Perfect]
Video | Posted August 15, 2012 - 8:59pm
Rock Band Update: Whitesnake, Cutting Crew and Hoobastank!
Video | Posted August 6, 2012 - 6:00pm
Super mega 80's hit "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" finally arrives to the Rock Band library along with singles from Whitesnake and Hoobastank!
Rock Band Update: Killswitch Engage!
Video | Posted July 28, 2012 - 11:00am
AND CONTEST TIME! Killswitch Engage Returns to Rock Band with a 3 Pack we have some good songs for the RBN and the chance to win some MSP for Rock Band songs!
Rock Band Update: Foster The People and The Strokes!
Video | Posted July 25, 2012 - 8:00am
Two songs from debuting group Foster the People and one from The Strokes are coming to Rock Band 3 as we approach the release of Rock Ban Blitz! Check them out here!
Rock Band Update: B-52's and more!
Video | Posted July 17, 2012 - 10:00am
B-52's, Young the Giant and Staind sinlges coming to Rock Band 3 this week! Some more RBN stuff and a little bit of news for Rock Band Blitz. Check it out!
Rock Band Update: Daughtry debut!
Video | Posted July 8, 2012 - 2:00pm
The return of the weekly Rock Band Update now with the debut of Daughtry a bunch of RBN songs, including Jonathan Coulton and a new layout. Check it now before it explodes!
Guitar Hero - DJ Hero July DLC Sale!
Blog Post | Posted July 4, 2012 - 3:05pm
Guitar Hero is back! With a sale on various DLC pack for the Xbox 360 console. Along with some discounted DJ Hero packs too. Check them out here!
g1 Spotlight: Duel Transer
Blog Post | Posted June 9, 2012 - 4:55pm
Controversy, Megaman and Card games. All this and more in this week's g1 Spotlight.
Rock Band Update: E. Money, Train & Yellowcard!
Blog Post | Posted April 30, 2012 - 11:00am
DLC for 5/1. A new week with 3 very different singles and lots of Rock Band Network. How many goals have you completed? And an important announcement...
The IMPLANTgames Retro Gaming Podcast: Episode 25 - Block Dropper!
Blog Post | Posted April 28, 2012 - 11:56am
This is Episode 25 of the IMPLANTgames [mostly] Retro Gaming Podcast!
Rock Band Update: Cinderella debut!
Blog Post | Posted April 21, 2012 - 4:40pm
DLC for 4/24. Cinderella a hair-metal 80's band makes its debut in the Rock Band library with a 3-Pack! Plus, like every week, MOAR RBN! Enter here for the details.
Rock Band Update: Evanescence Returns!
Blog Post | Posted March 30, 2012 - 8:00pm
DLC for 4/3. This is the week that marks the return of Evanescence to the regular DLC library with a brand-new 3-pack! Plus all the new songs for the Rock Band Network!
Rock Band Update: More Shinedown!
Blog Post | Posted March 25, 2012 - 11:00am
DLC for 3/27. This week in Rock Band we have the return of Shinedown with a *gasp* 3-Pack. Plus more Rock Band Network and some sad news for PS3 and Wii players.
Rock Band Update: Men at Work & Santana!
Blog Post | Posted March 16, 2012 - 9:00pm
DLC for 3/20. This week we'll have 3 songs! Again! With some variety, songs from Men at Work and Santana, a bunch of RBN songs and some news if you're going to PAX East.
Dance Central 2 March DLC Lineup
Blog Post | Posted March 14, 2012 - 9:00am
A new month arrives and it brings new songs for your favorite Kinect dance-sim Dance Central! This month we'll have 3 songs for your enjoyment, enter here to see the details.
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Walmart offers one of the lowest priced prepaid cards on the market. Plus it offers cash-back rewards on gasoline through the end of the year.
Who the Walmart MoneyCard Is For
- People who want a Visa card without a credit check.
- People who want to avoid higher priced bank checking accounts.
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- No limit on load from direct deposit.
- No more than $3,000 on the card at one time.
- One percent credit on gasoline purchases through the end of 2010.
- Issuance fee: Free online, $3.00 in Walmart stores.
- Monthly fee: $3.00
- Reload fee at Walmart: $3.00
- Reload fee at other retailers: Varies by store.
- Reload fee from electronic bank transfer: Free.
- ATM fee: $2.00 for cash transactions, $1.00 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM charges.
- Check cashing fee: $3.00.
Website: https://www.walmartmoneycard.com
Walmart MoneyCard Review
The Walmart MoneyCard offers one of the best values in the prepaid card arena. The card is free if you get it online, $3.00 if you get it at a Walmart store. Other prepaid cards charge as much as $10 to activate the card.
There's a $3.00 monthly fee, also one of the lowest around, $3.00 to reload your card at Walmart. Direct deposit of your paycheck is free, and there's no reload fee if you deposit your paycheck onto the card at a Walmart store. However, there is a $3.00 check-cashing fee. The $2.00 ATM fee is reasonable compared to other cards.
Walmart even offers a cash-back rewards program. Through December 31, you get one percent back on gasoline purchases paid for with the MoneyCard; the reward is credited to your account.
This is one of the best prepaid card values available. Plus, with the omnipresence of Walmart stores, it's also one of the most convenient, which will help you cut down on fees.


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5 ways to get your nature fix in London
As I type this, Soho is sunny. Not just a-few-weak winter-rays sunny, but a glorious, blazing, Vitamin D fest that has us sweating into our suddenly unseasonal puffas. Yesterday evening, it was 4 degrees; today, miraculously, it is 16. And while the miserable London winter has given me a perfect
London's top 10 cultural cafés
People watching is one of the greatest pleasures a big city affords. It's especially good when practiced from a warm corner with a flat white and a home-made cupcake. It's even better in a location that guarantees an eclectic crowd of trendsters, students, tourists, quirky arty types, and re
Reading London
I grew up in the Oxfordshire countryside and spent my formative years running half-naked in fields, riding resentful ponies and reading on a scratchy blanket my mother had got free from the National Trust under the shade of our orchard's sticky, half-dead plum trees.
At least, that's how
Jazz, meet word
If you asked any London culture vulture to identify the hottest trends in the capital this spring, jazz and spoken word are both likely to figure on their list.
From the buzz around Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Great Gatsby adaptation to the flapper frocks that colonised last month's Fashion W
Silk and the city
It's whispering down the catwalk at Somerset House for London Fashion Week. It's caressed by every tourist nipping into Liberty's for an iconic paisley scarf.  And it's the star of the current exhibition at the V&A, in the form of a shimmering golden cape that took 1.2 million Mad
In Residence: Beowulf
This season, the¬†British Library¬†is all about the manuscripts. The gorgeous artworks in 'ÄėRoyal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination'Äô 'Äď its big winter exhibition charting 800 years'Äô worth of illuminated medieval and Renaissance manuscripts collected by English kings and queens 'Ä
Future Folk
It was an unlikely pairing. You wouldn'Äôt expect the sort of edgy, urban international hipsters that attend SXSW 'Äď the music, film, and technology festival and all-round trend-spotting mecca that sprouts from the desert of Austin, Texas each year 'Äď would have much interest in a bunch of bob
In Residence: Madonna del Prato
Perhaps the recession makes us eager to feel we're getting more for our money. Perhaps James Cameron, Peter Jackson and the other masters of the CGI epic have led us to expect nothing less. Or perhaps the arts marketing industry has simply got really good at fuelling the hype machine. Whatever
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The envelope was black, the address handwritten in silver calligraphy. Inside nestled a small, shining graphite key on a thin black cord. This was, the accompanying letter told me, my access-all-areas bracelet to the Cointreau Priv√©, 'ÄúLondon'Äôs most exclusive speakeasy'ÄĚ: a three-week pop-u
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When it comes to London arts and culture, membership is a rather fraught concept. On one hand it seems inimical to the spirit of the place. Our city is renowned for its eclectic inclusivity; a spirit evinced both bottom-up, in the vibrant street culture, and top-down, with the government's com
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Now here's an idea. A socio-techno-enviro-biblical idea, which are often pretty good ones.
A rather excellent man I know vaguely from various social media shenanigans, Mr Phil Campbell, is building an ark.
But this is no bog-standard deluge-dodging zoophiliac
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This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: HOUBLON'S ALMSHOUSES
List entry Number: 1253033
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Two-light sash windows under segmental arches. Doors also segmental arches, with
gabled porches on brackets.
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--Witold Rybczynski, The New York Review of Books
A Prayer for the City is Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Buzz Bissinger's true epic of Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell, an utterly unique, unorthodox, and idiosyncratic leader who will do anything to save his city: take unions head on, personally lobby President Clinton to save 10,000 defense jobs, or wrestle Smiley the Pig on Hot Dog Day--all the while bearing in mind the eternal fickleness of constituents whose favor may hinge on a missed garbage pick-up or an overzealous meter maid. It is also the story of citizens in crisis: a woman fighting ceaselessly to give her great-grandchildren a better life, a father of six who may lose his job at the Navy Shipyard, and a policy analyst whose experiences as a crime victim tempt her to abandon her job and ideals. Heart-wrenching and hilarious, alive with detail and insight, A Prayer for the City describes a city on its knees and the rare combination of political courage and optimism that may be the only hope for America's urban centers.
"A Prayer for the City gives a unique insider account. . . . [It] is a superb book. . . . Bissinger's writing, sparse and urgent, always shines . . . and his narrative crackles with descriptive force." --The Miami Herald
"A full-scale portrait of a struggling American metropolis that brings to mind such classics of urban reportage and analysis as J. Anthony Lukas's Common Ground and Nicholas Lemann's Promised Land."
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About the Author
Buzz Bissinger spent five and a half years writing this book, during which time he had exclusive access to Mayor Ed Rendell's administration. From 1981 to 1988 he was a reporter at The Philadelphia Enquirer, where he won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting, and later he worked for the Chicago Tribune. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University in 1985-86 and is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. He is the author of the acclaimed bestseller Friday Night Lights.


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I saw quite a few of the original Curve Lid Treasure Box projects. This link is one of them http://lumberjocks.com/projects/54602 I decided to give it a shot. I didn't like that I had to use both .75 inch and .5 inch maple so I converted to all .75 inch. After the prototype was done I didn't like the 1.25 inch depth storage space. Back to the drawing board. I increased the depth by about 2 inches. I added a chip carving to the curved lid. I didn't add any finish. Here it is just raw maple.
It was fun. Hope you like it.
-- Mazzy, San Francisco Bay Area, http://www.woodworkwonders.com
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#1 posted 293 days ago
A very nice box, I love the carving on the lid… Are you going to put some kind of finish on it?
-- Dave.......Keep calm and make more sawdust....
#2 posted 293 days ago
Hey Dave,
I'd like to see at least some Lacquer on it, but my wife likes it as is. She claimed it, her choice :>)
-- Mazzy, San Francisco Bay Area, http://www.woodworkwonders.com
#3 posted 288 days ago
Nice contours and the carving is great!
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Our Top Five Energy-Themed Infographics
As the days get colder heading into the fall and winter, you might see an increase in your energy bills. To help you better understand all things energy we reached into our GOOD archives to share with you our top energy-themed infographics. Take a look and learn everything from where our energy comes from (see above, a collaboration between GOOD and Other Means, with support from MTV) to how much the United States subsidizes energy.
What is the Easiest Way to Power a Lightblub?
A collaboration between GOOD and Column Five
How much energy—whether electric, coal, nuclear, or otherwise—is required for a 100-watt lightbulb to run for a year, 24 hours a day?
The Power of the Smart Grid
A collaboration between GOOD and Oliver Munday, in partnership with IBM
The "smart grid" is an electric system that includes information and communications technologies to turn the traditional "one-way" grid into a more dynamic "two-way" system. The point is to improve the way electricity gets distributed and used across the entire power grid, from where power is generated to our homes, and back again. A smart grid lets power companies and consumers see more about how power is being used—in near-real time. A study looked at exactly how beneficial a smart grid could be if we implemented it by 2030.
What Renewable Energies Do We Use Most and At What Cost?
A collaboration between GOOD and Deeplocal, in partnership with GE
In the U.S., only about 8 percent of all energy use comes from renewable sources. Petroleum is currently our largest consumed source of energy (37 percent), with natural gas (25 percent), coal (21 percent), nuclear power (9 percent) and renewables following behind.
However, renewable energy consumption is rising steadily, with the largest increases in biofuels, hydroelectric power, and wind. Check out this infographic for a look at which of these renewable sources are used most widely in America and at what cost.
How Much Does the United States Subsidize Energy?
A collaboration between GOOD and Deeplocal
The government spends billions of dollars to support the energy industry, which allows it to make energy cheaper than it should cost on the open market. These subsidies—either in the form of tax breaks or direct funding—favor some types of energy over others, giving our country a skewed sense of what each gallon of gas or wind-powered electron costs. This is a look at where the government directed its subsidy dollars from 2002 to 2008.
So You Think You're a Foodie? Pop culture was onto these trends way before you were. A sampling of the screwball comedies, sob stories, and sci-fis that anticipated our culinary moment
Dear Nine-Year-Old Me The transition is going to be difficult for you, but whenever you feel a little lonely and left out, take comfort in the knowledge that you are honing one of your greatest superpowers.
What to Do When Your Country is Drowning The wild and desperate ways island nations are fighting the effects of climate change
The Rise of Drone Pizza Delivery Why the skies will soon be filled with flying, snack-bearing robots
How Helsinki Became a Public Transporation Paradise One European city plans to make car ownership obsolete within a decade.
Follow the Crowd NanoCrafter and the rise of group intelligence Why online gaming may just be the future of science
The Empathy Mirror Neurofeedback enables us to better see ourselves in the other. Recent discoveries in neurofeedback can teach you to be less of a dick.
Robots On Ice Probe the Arctic Why a team of research robots is investigating disappearing sea ice, and why you should care
Don't Turn Away Colin Finlay photographs the consequences of climate change. You will never see more beautiful photos of the deteriorating state of our planet than the ones in this photo feature.
Puppy Love How dogecoin spawned an improbable community of giving What a canine-emblazoned cryptocurrency can teach about philanthropy
Positive In, Positive Out: How a USC Alumna is Coping with Lymphoma Coast Guard Reserves member Cassie Sulfridge, 28, had just graduated from MSW@USC, the Southern California university's web-based Master of Social Work program, and was working two jobs when her life was turned upside down.
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Come and play with kids birth through preschool in the air conditioned Fox Room. There's plenty of room for loads of fun with friends. Fridays through August. 10-11 am. Free and open to all.
Again this year, the library is happy to offer passes for a variety of attractions as well as the state parks. State park passes are day passes that allow entrance for up to eight people in one vehicle. Other passes we have available include Billings Farm & Museum, ECHO, Hildene, Vermont Historic Sites, Shelburne Farms, […]
From our friends at Rutland Historical Society: MSJ yearbooks (1939-1993 except 1943 which was not published) is online at the Historical Society website.
OneClick!digital has now added a selection of classic books to its offerings. There are no checkout limits, holds or waits … perfect for class reading lists.
Check out an audiobook from OneClick Digital with your library card … no limits or wait times. iPhone app now available, and find a wide assortment of audio classes as well.
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Like reading Manga and Graphic Novels? We have a great selection here at the Rutland Free Library. Here are a few you might like to try.
Fruits Basket – "Tohru Honda was an orphan when one day fate kicked her out of the house and on to land belonging to the mysterious Sohma family. Everything goes well until she discovers the Sohma family's secret, when hugged by members of the opposite sex, they turn into their Chinese Zodiac animal!" (back cover)
Naruto – "Naruto is a ninja-in-training with an incorrigible knack for mischief. His wild antics amuse his teammates, but Naruto is completely serious about one thing: becoming the world's greatest ninja." (back cover)
Ouran High School Host Club – "In this screwball romantic comedy, a poor girl at a rich kids' school ends up working for the school's swankiest club – and gets mistaken for a boy!" (back cover)
Tsubasa – "Sakura is the princess of Clow—and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to change the world. Syaoran is her childhood friend and leader of the archaeological dig that took his father's life. They reside in an alternate reality . . . where whatever you least expect can happen—and does. When Sakura ventures to the dig site to declare her love for Syaoran, a puzzling symbol is uncovered—which triggers a remarkable quest. Now Syaoran embarks upon a desperate journey through other worlds—all in the name of saving Sakura." (Amazon Review)
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Name: DURHAM PRISON OFFICER'S CLUB (THE TITHE BARN)
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The students' submission included more than 100 pages of poetry, short narratives and art work. Awards in three categories: superior, excellence and above average, are given annually by the National Council of Teachers of English Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literature (PRESLM) to secondary schools entering literary works.
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they need to make one that works with vc games. Mostly with mario 2 thats a pain in my but. or zelda 2
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I completed Silver Surfer codeless.
Background: When I was a kid my local Wegmans store was holding a video game contest. 1 game from a list of I think 5 would be chosen for the competition. I assumed the game would be Silver Surfer, so I rented the game, spent all day on it, until I won it. My fingers hurt like hell. Then a few days later, on the day of the tournament they chose a game from the list. It was Street Fighter 2. I tried not to laugh, since I've owned the game for a while, and was extremely good at it(My friends played it all the time). I dared anyone to match my skills at that game. A few hours later I was the winner. I was able to choose a game from their video game rental section for free! Good days.
I have zelda 2 on in the other room right now, I set my old nes up today, its pretty hard at some points by generally doable. Some enemies are impossible to hit however without getting hit yourself =\Originally Posted by Bigjake52
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How dare you state a different point of view, you complete fanboy! /sarcasm
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A calorimetric differential thermal analyzer uses a planar thermoelectric sheet as its major heat flow path for transferring heat from a heat source to both the reference and sample positions. The heat source is connected to each of the positions by equivalent thermal paths formed by the sheet itself. These paths to each test position are made thermally equivalent by making them geometrically similar and forming isothermal boundaries on the sheet itself between each of the test positions. These isothermal boundaries are connected to the heat source and formed of a material having a high thermal conductance.
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a heat source having portions contacting said sheet to transfer heat between said source and each of said test positions through thermally equivalent paths in said sheet, and
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8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said arms are continuous between said ring and the center of said test positions.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 which includes a piece of material having a thermal conductance greater than that of said sheet thermally connected between said heat source and the center of said test positions.
10. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said radial arms extend only inwardly from each test position to the center of said circular array, said heat source thermally connected only to said center by a piece of material having a thermal conductivity greater than that of said sheet.
11. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said sheet is annular in configuration.
12. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said sheet is rectangular in configuration.
13. A method for the simultaneous calorimetric differential thermal analysis of plural substances, comprising the steps of:
placing quantities of said substances in two of three different receptacles located on a unitary thermally conductive sheet of a first metal,
applying heat to each of said test positions through separate, equivalent thermal paths formed in said sheet, and
measuring the differential changes in temperature between the third receptacle and each of said different receptacles.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein the additional step of forming on said sheet thermal boundaries of a material having a higher thermal conductance than said sheet.
15. The method of claim 14 where said equivalent thermal paths are formed by removing portions of said sheet in a symmetrical pattern to form radial thermal paths.
This invention relates to calorimetric differential thermal analyzers such as those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,554,002 and 4,095,453 both assigned to E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company.
Differential thermal analyzers measure the difference between sample and reference material temperatures as their temperatures are varied. Differential scanning calorimeters (DSC) are differential thermal analyzers which give quantitative information about the samples by measuring heat flow to and from the samples. The calorimetric analyzers described in the two named patents use a heat flow type DSC cell. In this cell a thermoelectric disk, used to support both the sample and the reference material, serves as the major heat flow path for transferring heat to the sample and reference materials. The disk also is a common material of the differential thermocouple for measuring the difference in temperatures between the sample and reference materials. This thermoelectric disk is mounted inside a silver heating block having a silver lid. The sample and reference materials are placed in sealed metal pans so that the thermal environment is reproducible from run to run.
While instruments designed along these lines are extremely useful and have been very well received by the thermal analyst, they tend to suffer from their inability to run more than one sample at a time or to compare samples simultaneously in the same run. The construction and design of an instrument in which several samples can be run simultaneously is quite difficult because all test positions must be thermally equivalent. The reference should not bear any special relationship with any of the samples, and interchange between the sample and reference positions should result in a thermally equivalent structure. The presence of more than one sample can give rise to the serious problem of crosstalk, i.e., the appearance of a feature on the DSC curve for one sample caused by a thermal transition occurring at another sample position. This is highly undesirable and should be eliminated to the extent possible. To reduce crosstalk between samples, thermal communication between the positions of the samples or reference should be reduced to a low level.
Among the known multiple sample differential thermal analyzers (albeit not of the heat flow type), it has been customary to provide thermal isolation between each of the sample positions and the reference position. Such isolation may be accomplished by a thermal insulator such as a mica screen between each test position. Typical of these instruments is that described in the publication Chemical Communications by the University of Stockholm entitled "A Low Temperature DTA Apparatus for Simultaneous Measurement of Five Samples" by T. Horlin, T. Niklewski and M. Nygren, 1979 No. 9. This publication describes six symmetrically arranged holders, each thermally insulated from each other by means of a thin mica shield. However, this is not a heat flow type of instrument capable of giving quantitative information. Furthermore, since the effectiveness of all thermal insulation is relative, there is, in fact, crosstalk between the sample positions. Although tolerable in differential thermal analysis, significant crosstalk simply is not acceptable in differential scanning calorimetry.
In accordance with this invention, a cell for use in calorimetric differential thermal analysis comprises a unitary thermally conductive sheet fabricated to provide a plurality of test positions, at least one of the test positions being thermally connected with all other test positions by equivalent thermal paths formed by portions of the sheet, the sheet being formed of a material capable of forming one junction of a thermocouple, a heat source contacting the sheet to transfer heat through thermally equivalent paths in the sheet to each of the test positions, and means for forming with the sheet a thermocouple at each of the positions for measuring the relative temperatures of each position.
In one embodiment of this invention, elements of thermal conductance, higher than that provided by the sheet, contact one face of the sheet and are positioned symmetrically between each of the test positions to form an isothermal barrier there between. In another embodiment of the invention, the sheet defines a peripheral ring with the heat source continuously contacting the ring. In still another embodiment, the sheet defines distinct radial wheel-like arms extending to each test position, each test position being located in a circular array on the sheet and being thermally isolated not only by voids in the sheet between the spokes, but also by connecting the spokes to an isothermal region, i.e., a peripheral ring, a central hub or both.
When each of the test positions are thus isolated, there is reduced crosstalk between the several positions and greater structural rigidity of the disk, which in itself is believed to improve the signal to noise ratio of the output signals.
Further advantages and features of this invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following description wherein:
FIG. 1 is a fragmentary cross-sectional, elevation view of a portion of a calorimetric differential thermal analysis cell constructed in accordance with this invention;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the thermally conductive sheet, in the form of a thermoelectric disk, illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary cross-sectional elevation view of a portion of a calorimetric differential thermal analysis cell constructed in accordance with another embodiment of this invention in which the heat source is connected to the center of the thermoelectric disk;
FIGS. 4 through 8 inclusive illustrate different configurations that the thermoelectric disk may take when used in the embodiment of FIG. 3;
FIG. 9 is a fragmentary cross-sectional elevational view of a portion of a calorimetric differential thermal analysis cell constructed in accordance with still another embodiment of this invention;
FIG. 10 is a plan view of a thermoelectric disk that may be used in conjunction with the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a plan view of another configuration of a thermoelectric disk that may be used in the cell of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 12 is a plan view of another configuration of a thermoelectric support that may be used in this invention.
The calorimetric differential thermal analysis cell depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a differential scanning calorimetric cell of the heat flow type. This heat flow type cell typically includes a heating block 10 (a metal block surrounded by a suitable heater, electric or otherwise--not shown). The heating block 10 defines a sample chamber 12, open at the top portion thereof and adapted to be closed by a suitable lid 14 illustrated schematically. Typically the heating block may be formed of a good thermal conductor such as copper and is lined with a tight-fitting element or innersleeve 13 which may be formed of an even better thermal conductor such as silver. The lid 14 may also be formed of silver and in practice may be in the form of a caplike cover, i.e., an annular sleeve with a closed end so as to fit over the entire cell block 10 such as is used in the Model 1090 Thermal Differential Scanning Calorimeter sold by E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del. Typically the sleeve 13 is soldered to the block 10 to maintain good thermal contact.
Across the mid portion of the sample chamber 12, a thermoelectric disk 16 is disposed such that its peripheral portions are in good thermal contact with the silver sleeve 13 and block 10. Good thermal contact can be achieved by soldering with the peripheral portions of the disk being positioned between axial sections of the block. The thermoelectric disk 16 is in the form of a unitary disklike thermally conductive sheet fabricated to provide a plurality of thermal test positions 18 (each test position being preferably slightly raised to form a platform). One test position is reserved for an inert reference material while the remainder are sample test positions. Typically the platforms will support a sealed sample holder or cup 20 of known type. The sheet 16 preferably is formed of any suitable thermocouple forming material, preferably one having a high response to temperature changes such as Constantan. Any of the other known suitable thermoelectric or thermocouple materials such as chromel, alumel, etc. may also be used.
Leads or wires 26, 28 of a metal capable of forming a thermocouple junction with the metal of the sheet 16, are attached (using known techniques) to the mid-portion of each of the test positions 18. The wire 28 is connected to the reference position and the wires 26 are connected to each of the three illustrated sample test positions--only two connections are shown for clarity. These form, with the sheet, chromel-Constantan differential temperature monitoring thermocouples for measuring the temperature differences between the reference and each of the sample test positions 18 as represented by the meters MD1, MD2 and MD3. Another lead wire 30, of a still different thermocouple forming metal, such as alumel, is attached so as to form thermocouple junctions with each of the lead wires 26, 28 at the points of attachment to the disk 16. As is well known, the thermocouple wires must be of sufficiently small cross section so as to minimize heat transfer from the test position.
This invention is based on the recognition that the heatflow to each reference position R and test position S1, S2, S3 . . . SN depends on the temperatures of the heat source boundaries (walls) with which each position is in thermal contact and the thermal resistances between each position and its boundaries. If the temperatures of the boundaries of each position and the thermal resistances between such boundaries and each test position are identical, then the heat transfer to each position depends only on the thermal behavior of its sample and not on the behavior of any other sample--in other words, there is no crosstalk.
The temperature of the boundaries of each position is made uniform (isothermal) and identical to all other position boundaries by constructing the boundary of a sufficient mass of a material of high thermal conductance. The thermal resistances are made identical by making each position's surroundings substantially geometrically identical.
In accordance with this invention, each of the test positions 18 are connected thermally with all other test positions and the heat source through equivalent thermal paths in the sheet itself. This is accomplished by forming each test position 18 to have the same geometrical configuration and placing isothermal boundaries between each of the sample and reference positions 18. The isothermal boundaries in the preferred embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be formed by a cross 34 soldered to the top of the sheet 16 symmetrically between each test position 18. This cross is soldered at its extreme ends to the wall of the silver sleeve 13 which forms the outer thermal boundary and hence assumes a temperature closely approximating that of the heat source. In this way the isothermal boundary formed by the cross and the heat source 13 separates each of the test positions into substantially identical compartments, i.e., the paths of heat transfer between test position and heat source are thermally equivalent. The cross may be formed of silver or other high thermal conductivity material in a manner which in any case results in a boundary which has a lower, preferably much lower, thermal resistance, i.e., its thermal conductance is higher, than that of the sheet 16.
This results in reduced crosstalk and a greater structural rigidity of the disk which is believed to improve the signal to noise ratio and provides the possibility of using different atmospheres in each sample and reference compartment. Because of the use of plural samples, there is an increased sample throughput and a better basis for intercomparison of data because all samples can be run under identical conditions. Further, reference sample materials can be included for quality control and temperature or transition heat standards may be included for calibration purposes.
In alternative embodiments of this invention depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sample cell is constructed essentially in the same manner as described in connection with FIGS. 1 and 2 with the exception that the isothermal boundaries and thermally equivalent paths have a different configuration. Thus, in FIGS. 3 and 4, the isothermal boundary between the several test and reference positions--in this case five sample test positions are shown--is provided by connecting a member having a high thermal conductance such as copper or silver in the form of a bar 36 to the heat source, i.e., the sleeve 13, the bar being soldered at either end of the sleeve. A stud 38 at the center portion of the bar is soldered to the center of the disklike sheet 16'. The bar in this case may be formed of a copper member 0.049 inch thick and 0.200 inch high which has been found suitable for use with the Du Pont Model 1090 series differential scanning calorimeter.
In accordance with this invention, the sample positions 18' are formed along distinct radial arms 44 extending from the center of the disk 40 through each of the test positions 18' to the rim of the disk and the heat source. Any one of the test positions may be selected as the reference position. In this instance, the test positions are located symmetrically in a circular pattern concentric within the test chamber. The disklike sheet 16' may be formed in various methods. They may be etched by using known techniques (using photoresist material and phototools to provide desired pattern) to remove portions 42 of the thermoelectric sheet 16 between the radial arms 44 leaving a wheel-like structure. Alternatively the wheel-like structure may be formed using a screen to print thick film thermoelectric conductor compositions and firing to form the disks. In either case the peripheral or circumferential portion (corresponding to the rim of the wheel) 46 contacts (and is soldered or brazed to) the heat source 13 and the spokes of the wheel formed by the radial arms 44 provides heat transfer paths both from the center 40 (the hub) and from the circumference or rim 46 to each the sample positions 18'. These arms thus provide equivalent thermal paths to each test position 18', sample as well as reference, because each of the radial arms are joined together at the isothermal boundary provided by the hub 40 and extend out to the similar isothermal boundary provided by the rim 46.
Thus all possible heat flow paths to and from each test position 18' are through the arms 44 to points of the same temperature. Since all the sample and reference positions are connected between the same temperature points they are therefore thermally equivalent positions. This has the great advantage of reducing crosstalk between the samples, i.e., thermal events occurring on one sample essentially are totally isolated from that occurring on those of another sample and from the reference position.
Alternative embodiments of this invention that may be used with the configuration of FIG. 3 are depicted in the various etch patterns depicted in FIGS. 5 to 7. Thus, in the pattern depicted in FIG. 5, there is no contact with the center, there being only a radial inward feed from the rim 46 (which is in thermal communication with the heat source 13) to the various test positions 18". The embodiment of FIG. 6, somewhat analogous to that of FIG. 4, provides an enlarged outer peripheral portion 48 of each arm 44 to afford better heat transfer. A central isothermal point 40 is provided in this embodiment as it is provided in the embodiments of FIGS. 7 and 8. In FIG. 7 a still greater circumferential transfer of heat is provided by the sectors 50 from the heat source 13.
Further embodiments of the invention are depicted in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 in which disk-like sheets 16" may be formed to have a smaller diameter than that of the test chamber 12 such that the support for the thermal feed for the test positions is that provided entirely through the hub of the disk by the stud 38. In this case the disk-like sheet may assume the configuration depicted in FIGS. 8 or 10 having plural radial arms extending outwardly from the center position 40, which thermally contacts the stud 38 and is soldered thereto as described previously, hence the stud 38 thermally feeds the various sample positions 18. In the FIG. 8 embodiment, the disk 16" is essentially solid with small circular portions 52 removed to define the test positions 18' each supported by a radial arm 44.
Still another alternative embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIG. 11. The embodiment of FIG. 11 is an annular disk 16' that may be used in the cell of FIG. 1. In this case, however, the isothermal bars 34' are thermally in contact with the sleeve heat source 13 and extend radially inwardly only part way to the extent of the annulus of the sheet 16'. As before in every embodiment of the invention, a thermocouple pair 26 or 28 and 30 are connected to form a thermocouple at each test position.
The embodiment of FIG. 12 is somewhat different in configuration in that a linear array of test positions 18'" is shown formed on a rectangular sheet 60 of thermocouple forming material. Isothermal bars 62 of a good thermal conductivity material are secured as by soldering to the top of the sheet 60 to divide the sheet into equal area test positions 18'". Each bar preferably has each end in good thermal contact, as previously described, with a heat source (not shown). In this case, the chamber would be differently configured, i.e., a rectangular oven chamber would be used.
There has thus been described a relatively simple differential scanning calorimeter in which multiple samples may be simultaneously analyzed by using the apparatus or method of this invention. The crosstalk between sample positions is reduced and in most cases a greater structural rigidity is achieved.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 by 568 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1ACFAN Great access to Fisherman's Wharf Very nice hotel in almost everyway except food services for breakfast was limited to cold items and instant oatmeal. Good latte was one welcome in early morning. Being diabetic, I have to be carefull of what I eat so I was somewhat disappointed but I managed. Room was well appointed and very comfortable. I would stay here again if I was staying at Fisherman's Wharf. November 9, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by HubTravelers Great location, nice people, but . . . Great SPG property near Fisherman's Wharf and that tourist area of SF. Perfect if you're doing the tourist thing, like we were. Not as good if you're there for business or shopping, but SF is a small city and it's easy to get around. We got to the property well before check in time on a Saturday, and they were not only able to check us in early, they gave us a choice in rooms (top floor, external, might be a bit loud, or first floor, courtyard, quiet. We chose the former and were quite happy with the room, in general). Staff had printout of local restaurants and local street maps which were very useful. Major annoying thing about the room, the bathroom is split with the toilet and tub in one room, sink and mirror in a separate, outer area. But the light switch is in the outer area, so if you're traveling with a someone else who needs to "go" during the night, that light is going to be illuminating the room like a beacon. October 22, 2011
Rated 1 out of 5 by Steven27 Poor Upond arriving at the hotel I checked in was told breakfast was included in the 4 days we where going to be the for 3 people!! Which was not true!! Also $ 50.00 plus tax to park in the hotel Parkin lot which we where not told at the time of booking!! Unhappy! Getting into our room was extremely hot!!! NO MICROWAVE!! NO REFRIGERATOR!!! SO so unhappy!!! September 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JKG0515 Very Convenient Was spending the weekend in San Francisco at the end of a 4 day conference. This hotel is conveniently located only a 5 minute walk to Pier 39 and maybe 10 minutes from the Ghiradelli Square and the Cable Car turn around. Staff is very friendly and the room extremely comfortable. Next trip to San Francisco will include a stay here. November 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SStraveler Dump Very tired Hotel with small rooms and minimal staff. Wait times for check-in long and staff seemingly unfriendly. When trying to check-out at 5;00am to catch a 7:00am flight, no staff were present after waiting 15 mins. at either front desk or valet booth to check out and retrieve car. Self-parking prices ridiculous and parking system very inefficient. May 23, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by MDsmit For tourists Tourist hotel by the bay that is not actually by the bay. Nor does it have a view of the bay. Most hotel rooms have a view of other hotel rooms. Bathrooms are extremely tiny and don't even have enough room for towels. Parking is a ridiculous 46 dollars a day in an unpopulated part of San Francisco. Fitness Center is also tiny and has a view of nothing. April 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 13Pam Wonderful Place to stay What a wonderul stay we had at your hotel. Great check-in, super attentive staff and really nice room. Loved the location for walking around the city. Proximity to all and a really nice, clean place. Great coffee in the room and great gathering place for wine, coffee and a quick bite in the morning lobby. Thank you so much. November 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Manju May 10-12 2012 If you like a hotel with attentive bellman, valets and front desk staff...look elsewhere. The only friendly bellman and valet were upon our arrival and departure. In between good luck contacting them. Concierge on Friday...exceptional. Housekeeping staff wonderfully sweet. Nice seating area with gas fire pits outside a nice touch, but usually very messy in that area. Beds absolutely tiny and completely uncomfortable. Front desk people totally snippy. Could have cared less that we were not comfortable in our room. Parking cost outrageous...typical for the city though. The only reason I would ever go back to this hotel is to visit Juanita, one of the housekeeping staff. This was our third stay atthis hotel in the last 12 years....we will look elsewhere next visit. Smart sleeper beds are LOUSY! Rooms are tiny and cramped (double beds are more like twin plus). If you want comfort and friendly staff as a whole, don't spend one second considering this hotel! May 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by PosterLars Great Value I unexpectedly needed to say in San Francisco recovering from a fall with a broken leg. We were provide with very comfortable room with great large bathroom that had all the handicap features that helped me feel comfortable. We felt that we were given great value for a reasonable about of money. Staff was helpful and very friendly. November 15, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by gghumbabe Poor Service -Bellman pushed us a cart and didn't offer to bring bags up. We loaded and struggled with 3 sets of clubs and bags on one cart. -Was not offered different parking options other than the $45 per night which was not initially disclosed. When I asked about them the desk became short with me. -Hotel decor needs major upgrading. February 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chavezx4 Nice...but VERY small room All was great...from the staff to the clean room. Quiet corner room was very nice. The only thing was the room was very small...just wish there would have been more space...especially in the bathroom/vanity/closet area. Not much room for it being a 4 star hotel. Great if you're traveling alone...but not for a family. April 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by judykay This hotel is very comfortable, convenient and friendly. We have stayed at this hotel since 1986. We noticed a very friendly and kind staff on this visit. Our room was wonderful. The bed and pillows were like sleeping on a cloud. This hotel is convenient to Safeway across the street, cable car, waterfront and restaurants. We highly recommend Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf. April 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by kevinumbc Great location and hotel I had a very nice business stay here and will be coming back in a few weeks. The staff were friendly and the bellhop staff were really great. My only issue was 25 dollars for a breakfast buffett was really dissapointing. I had to go somewhere else as there was no ala carte issue. But overall very nice place. June 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kim271 A Great Vacation Possible by Sheraton Great hotel in great location with exceptionally knowledgeable, pleasant, courteous and professional staff. Concierge are wonderful (P.S.: if you tell Thomas what you have a taste for, he knows where you can best get it from). Sheraton made a great vacation just that more spectacular. Thank you Sheraton!!! June 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1ACFAN Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf outstanding Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf met all our needs while staying in San Francisco. The Concierge helped us organize our days and reccommended outstanding restaurants. The staff was friendly and every need was met to the "nth" degree. I would most definately stay at the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf again. August 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by baxter123 First time to San Francisco This hotel exceedd my expectations. Staff was friendly and accomodating. Checking in early and having a late check out was no problem. The room was comfortable, clean, and roomy for the three of us. Within walkig distance of so many great things to see and do. Thanks!! November 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ctheworld Great Hotel At The Wharf We stayed here two nights in January 13". We booked via AAA and recieved a great room at a fair price. This hotel is one block off the wharf area so it"s entrance is not too crowded. Our room overlooked the nice pool area. If you squinted, it could of been Hawaii. Look forward to coming back. January 30, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Lee082012 Dont feel like a Platinum in this hotel There is no lounge, no check in/out fast track for Platinum/Gold member. There is a breakfast area but not for Platinum member unless you pay $20 or use the voucher given to buy some simple breakfast + normal coffee (pay extra $4, if you wanted cappuccino!) Dont feel like a platinum at all! August 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sue222 Return stay I last stayed here November 2012 after a few years since my last stay, my recent February visit pleased me as well that this hotel has maintained its quality. It's very convenient for public transportation & its proximity to Fishermen's Wharf & North Beach provides lots to do for visitors. February 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by linda95 Staff There were 2 staff members who stood out above the rest -- Prince, from the consiergne desk and Jane, the cleaning lady on the 3rd floor. Please convey my commendation to them for jobs well done. A gentleman in valet parking, unfortunately do not remember his name, was also outstanding. April 19, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by ssgca Converted Motel This should cannot be classified as a hotel. From the decor, to the loud in-room a/c to the non-existent sound-proofing, this is certainly not a hotel. I would not stay here unless you want to stay in the heart of the Fisherman's Wharf area or no other options are available. October 18, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jacks Would stay here again Rooms are small, but clean and nicely decorated. Excellent customer service. Great location. Husband used the fitness center and said they were very good. Didn't get to use it, but outside seating with fire 'pit' looked very relaxing and fun. Only draw back was street noise. April 7, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 Noisy Room I was first assigned the room that was not made. Then I was put in the room next to Bus Depot. It was noisy. You should at least provide ear plugs without me having to call guest services. If I knew of the noise, I would rather wait for room service to clean the first room. June 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jinty56 Location and Comfort The location of this hotel was great in terms of access to the Fisherman's Wharf and other areas near the water. Also the beds at this hotel were incredibly comfortable. Being there on Halloween was fun--the Haunted house set up by the staff was great fun. November 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MarkSanDiego Great Price, Prime Location The hotel is located just a couple of blocks from Fishermans Wharf and is a nice place to stay. It is by far no resort but it meets the needs for what you need. The parking is very expensive but you can shop around and find parking at half the price just two blocks away. January 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by smitty72 great locatio/great staff we were greeted well and all of our requests were granted. staff is very friendly and helpful.location neat the wharf was great. only draw back was the 70.00 dollar cab ride from the airport. We were not told about the shuttle service. enjoyed very much October 16, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Travis76 Fishermans Wharf Sheraton Overall good experience, although the cost of parking the vehicle is the most that I have ever paid in my frequent travels around the country. Room was clean, but bathroom was extremely small and not updated. Staff was very friendly, particularly the concierge. July 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by BoomBoom80 Great stay at a fabulous location! I am a Bay Area resident and former SF resident from 1991 to 2001. I arranged to meet my daughters in the city for dinner in North Beach last Saturday and decided on a whim to play tourist and see what has changed since I moved out of SF. I used some of my accrued Starwood Preferred Guest Points to book a standard room a couple of days before my visit. Upon checking in I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was upgraded to a beautiful top floor Executive Room...very modern and superb views of Coit Tower and Transamerica Tower. The welcome I received as a Gold 3 Star Elite member was much appreciated and the 4 pm late check out and 15 % discount on food service was a plus as well. I love this location and my girlfriend and me enjoyed a very pleasant and luxurious stay in the sweet sleep bed and awesome room. The only draw- back is the $44 overnight parking fee. My suggestion is to take public transportation and leave your car home! Thank you again for a terrific reminder of why San Francisco is such a world class destination!! September 12, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by UnfulfilledSPGmember Worst experience ever I had the worst experience with this hotel. The hotel kept changing my reservation to someone else with the same name even though I booked it online with my SPG number. I will never stay here again and will recommend against this hotel to everyone I know. September 16, 2012
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