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DTC, snobs and market segmentation: A personal view
"Wines delivered to your door" has been the business theme of direct-to-consumer entrepreneurs since as long as I can remember.
I used to be a member of one of these subscription services, back in the early 1980s. I can't remember the name (I'm sure someone out there will remind me), but they sold German wines that "arrived at your door" on a monthly basis. I didn't continue, because I eventually reached the point where I preferred shopping for wine myself, in a store, especially if I could taste it or see a recommendation—and that is the point of this post.
There's now another "delivered to your door" service, Club W, and while I wish them well, I don't see how they overcome the challenges that led to failure of almost every one of these ventures.
They all promise the ease and convenience of having pre-selected wines that arrive at your door once a month. They all say the wines are "curated" by experts or, in this case, actually produced for Club W "by noteworthy winemakers who develop their 'juice' for Club W exclusively." And they all make claims that they offer lower prices [even with shipping?] than traditional outlets.
That may well be true in Club W's case. The claim that their "exclusive" winemakers "have great talent but may lack access to capital enough to get their wines made and into the market" certainly rings true. That is a common challenge for winemakers, especially younger ones, who may have access to interesting grapes, and are making interesting wines, but have no realistic way of getting them to far-flung customers.
What are those wines? I went to Club W's website and tried it out. They ask you to answer a couple of (kind of silly) questions, and then, after you give them an email, Facebook or Twitter account, they "recommend" appropriate wines. For me, they suggested three brands I've never heard of: a Wonderful Wine Co. red blend from Paso Robles, a Black Market Cabernet-Petit Verdot blend from Livermore, and Casa de Lila Airén, a white wine from Spain. Beyond these three wines, there are others on the website I could buy. They all have attractive labels, and I wish I could go to a tasting and try them out, because at $13 a bottle, that's pretty affordable. There's also a "Curator's Choice" menu for wines costing $14 and up.
Now, any and all of these might be wonderful wines. Or they might not. The problem is, even thought they're just $13 a bottle, I don't want to buy a pig in a poke: A wine I'm not familiar with. Under their "Tastemakers" dropdown menu they have the names and pictures of folks I guess are some of their winemakers: a fine-looking bunch of men and women, young and appealing. There's also a cool recipes link. That's all good.
So I have mixed feelings. A lot of thought obviously has gone into Club W. The website is really nice. But I just don't see how they get around the fact that you can't taste the wines before you buy, or even see what the critics have said, since they're club exclusives and have never been professionally reviewed. (I do make an exception for winery wine clubs: people join them because they know and trust those wines, so even if they haven't had the latest vintage, they possess plenty of prior evidence that they're much more likely to enjoy the wine than not.)
Finally, although this isn't Club W's fault, I hate the way the Wall Street Journal portrayed Club W; their headline reads "Club W Raises $9.5 Million To Appeal to Wine Lovers, Not Snobs." Can we please get over this "snobs vs. everybody else" nonsense? I mean, does Lettie Teague write for the "Snobs" in the WSJ? I have news for you: All wine writers write for the people who read them; all wineries produce wine for the people who buy them. There are indeed snobs in the world of wine, as there are in other arenas, but they are the exception to the rule, and to toss the word "snob" around so much is really misleading to young people, who may end up thinking that wine isn't for them because they're not snobs and don't like being around snobs.
Instead, why can't we talk about beginners, amateur wine lovers and experts? The experts aren't "snobs," they just have a lot of experience, nor are the beginners "idiots" because they have little experience. Some "beginners" will be "experts" someday; will that make them "snobs"? So really, anyone (writer, blogger, winery, ad agency) who throws around the snob word so insouciantly is just indulging in lazy language that moreover insults a significant number of wine lovers.
And then there are new wine companies targeting everybody: I got this blast email from one of them just this morming: I omit the winery's name: "We here at ___ have created a wine that will capture thegrowing new generation of social media savvy, adventurous, health consciouswine drinkers as well as the seasoned, more experienced ones." Talk about something for everyone! Beginners, Millennials, twitterers, greenies and granola munchers, Baby Boomers, old folks, and snobs. Sic semper, market segmentation!
Vintage 2014, and California declares war on small wineries
With the first (light) rain of the season expected tomorrow (today, as you read this) north of the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought it was a good time to consider the 2014 vintage in California. So, as usual, I asked my loyal Facebook friends, who responded in force.
The story is this: short, compressed harvest. Record early, in many cases a month before normal. (This means that Autumn rains should not be a problem. If they actually come, which everyone is hoping they will.) A good crop, tonnage-wise, not a record, but then, it comes on the heels of two record-setting years (2012, 2013).
Quality? Overall, pretty good. The wines should be plump and approachable. Several people commented on soft acids, but that can be corrected in the winery. On the other hand, others remarked about high acidity, which also can be corrected, partially, through the malolactic fermentation. The exceptional drought has resulted in small berries but that should make for intense flavors.
Potential problems? Smoke taint tops the list. The Sierra Foothills have been hit heavy by wildfires. So has the extreme North Coast, but that smoke drifts down to the south. A second potential issue is that the warmth, combined with the drought, has resulted in fairly high sugars, especially in reds, but true phenolic ripeness lags a bit behind. I wouldn't call this a statewide problem but it could result in some structural and balance problems. In a few cases, the crush rush could be a challenge for vintners running out of cellar space.
Several respondents commented on the inverted order of picking, with Cabernet coming in earlier than Pinot and some of the whites, a situation that has vintners scratching their heads, and which may be due to the drought.
Overall, the mood among vintners is positive. I'd call 2014 the third year in a row where there's more cause to celebrate.
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I must say I find this story disturbing. In brief, the State of California has fined a local winery for using volunteers. Seems the winery didn't pay them wages, or worker's comp, so Sacramento has cracked down with a fine so heavy, it looks like it will put this little family winery, in business since 1986, out of business.
The story was so preposterous, I called the winery to see if it's true. I spoke with Westover Winery's owner, Bill Smyth, who confirmed it. "The State is out of control," he told me. What will happen now? "We'll go out of business, 900 of our club members and thousands of customers will lose, and wineries all over California will be devastated." Bill contacted his state assemblyman, who's calling for hearings to "do something," Bill says. But what exactly can be done isn't clear.
What were the volunteers doing? "The same things as they do at all other wineries: work behind the bar, making wine," Bill says. They're friends of the winery who loved participating.
I've volunteered at wineries. I've punched down, cleaned tanks and worked in the vineyard, and enjoyed and learned from it. There's something seriously wrong with this development. I hope things work out for Bill Smyth, and I hope that the California Legislature changes the law to allow volunteers to work at wineries. And how about Wine Institute? Guys, it's time for you to use your clout in the State Capitol.
The embarrassment of the rich when it comes to wine
While we're on the subject of Bill Harlan (and we have been lately), you may know that he's a partner in something called The Napa Valley Reserve, an ultra-high end sort of wine club you have to buy your way into to get the wine. And we're not talking about a small amount: When I first wrote about the project, back in 2005, for Wine Enthusiast, I headlined my article "Toys for (very rich) boys and girls," and noted that it cost $125,000 to become a member, for which you got wine that you had a hand in making, under the guidance of Harlan's winemaker, Bob Levy. The price per bottle was a bargain: $50, but of course, there was that entry fee.
Anyway, the price has apparently risen to $140,000 (a rise of 12% since 2005, not bad considering inflation), according to some political reporting done by the Chicago Tribune, which wrote about the current Republican candidate for Governor of Illinois, Bruce Rauner, who "admit[ed] he is a member of a wine club that costs $140,000 to join." I got the story from the local Chicago NBC news affiliate, NBC5. NBC5 asked Rauner if he was a member of The Napa Valley Reserve, but "Rauner refused to confirm" it. When the reporter persisted, the most he got out of Rauner was a qualified, "I have many investments, I'm a member of many clubs." The story went viral: The Washington Post yesterday picked up on it, reporting "Bruce Rauner spends more on wine than average Illinois households spend on everything," Ouch! (Actually, I shouldn't say WaPo "reported" the story; it appears in the paper's snarky "The Fix" column, which is pretty opinionated. But nobody's denying the facts.)
However, this is not a political rant on my part, but something more important, and that is to ask the question, Why are some people embarrassed by their wealth and how much they spend on wine? I suppose, in the case of a Republican candidate for Governor in a swing state that's had its share of economic woes, it doesn't look good for said candidate to have so much money for things that are the height of non-discretionary spending—especially snobby, elitist wine. Then, too, what first alerted reporters to Rauner's free-spending ways was a photo of him and Rahm Emanuel, who was Obama's very Democratic chief of staff and is currently Chicago Mayor. What the heck is a Republican doing running around drinking expensive wine with a liberal?
So maybe Rauner had that Gotcha! feeling deep down in his pockets, I don't know. But why the mealy-mouthed dodging when asked directly if he was a Napa Valley Reserve member? Especially if he's from the party of free enterprise and pull yourself up by your own bootstraps, why didn't he just say, "Hell, yeah, I'm a member. I came by my money honestly, and I love wine. Say, what are you doing now? Wanna head over to my cellar and try some?" I remember when Ronald Reagan had his "Nashua moment": in a 1980 Presidential debate he non-apologetically said, "I paid for this microphone!" Everybody loved it (me too), and it set candidate Reagan in motion to become President. Now, another Republican candidate in an election year seems embarrassed that he paid for something.
I don't resent people for being successful, and I don't really understand why anyone else does. But especially, I don't understand why politicians try to hide their wealth by these squirmy non-denial denials. If I had a few extra tens of millions of dollars I too might join The Napa Valley Reserve. If the wines, which I've never had, are anything like Harlan Estate, BOND, The Maiden and The Matriarch, which I have reviewed over the years, they're fabulous.
The Empire Strikes Back: Laube Takes on IPOB
Brother Laube comes out swinging against In Pursuit of Balance, in the Sept. 30 issue of Wine Spectator. (Sorry, no link. The Spectator has one of the best firewalls in the business. No subscribe, no read.) I'd been wondering how long it would take him. After all, Jim is famous for giving high scores to ripe, plush wines that can be high in alcohol—which is exactly what IPOB is against. You might even say that IPOB is the anti-Laube (and anti-Parker) establishment. So Jim had to declare himself sooner or later. He's a nice, modest man who doesn't pick fights, but even shy folks fight back, if attacked enough.
This isn't to say that Jim is merely defending his own reputation. For there is something fundamentally irrational about IPOB. Jim implies this when he says that IPOB "admittedly [is] unable to collectively arrive at a definition of balance," which is true enough: Ask around, and you'll find that the majority of wine critics, sommeliers and merchants believe that the rationale of IPOB is for wines to be under 14% alcohol by volume. But I've heard co-founder Raj Parr say, at an IPOB event, that that's not at all what IPOB is about. So what is it? IPOB's Manifesto defines "balance" in rather boilerplate language. It doesn't say anything about alcohol levels, only that alcohol should "coexist" alongside fruit, acidity and structure "in a manner such that should any one aspect overwhelm or be diminished, then the fundamental nature of the wine would be changed." But there's something tautological about that statement, not to mention deeply subjective. Which leads back to the question, What is IPOB really about?
Well, publicity, for sure. There's some real marketing genius at work with IPOB, which in the few short years of its existence has become something of an insurrectionist force rather like, well, another 4-letter acronym group: ISIS. I Googled "In Pursuit of Balance" and came up with 155,000 hits, but that doesn't even begin to measure the impact IPOB has had in sommelier circles from San Francisco to New York and beyond. IPOB has, in effect, gone viral.
Jim also referenced the "contentious relationship [that] has developed between somms and producers," and I'm glad he did, for his voice carries weight. His message—to somms—is that if they don't put certain wines on their lists just because of "a number" (alcohol percent), they do a disservice to their customers, who may prefer those kinds of wines. Somms, of course, are famous for not liking wine magazines and wine reviewers, who are threats to their existence: If all you need is a famous critic's score, then somms would be out of a job. So joining forces with IPOB is, for a somm, a way of fighting back against a media elite they never much cared for anyway.
Be that as it may, this is not a quarrel among equals. For Wine Spectator's senior columnist—one of the most powerful wine critics in America, if not the world—to throw down the gantlet to IPOB is a significant gesture. Jim has presented his case cogently and respectfully, and mostly without snark. (Well, "dim somms" wasn't his invention, it was Helen Turley's.) I think In Pursuit of Balance must reply to the rather serious charge that it fundamentally doesn't know what it's talking about.
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More on the earthquake
You'll have to forgive me for feeling a little philosophical today about our wine industry, but a disaster will do that to you. We still don't know the full extent of the damage from the big Napa earthquake, and we may never, but the fact is, if you escaped unscathed—as most wineries and wine businesses did—you're counting your lucky stars. But if you were one of those impacted, I just hope your earthquake insurance was paid up.
Here's a roundup from the Napa Valley Register, as of late yesterday afternoon. As you can read, some wineries are going to be digging themselves out of the damage for a long time. My heart goes out to Trefethen, Sciandri and others in that terrible situation, and to the local businesses in downtown Napa for whom life may never be the same.
How things can change in an instant! We go about our lives complacently, planning on the next dinner, the next meeting, the weekend—and then, Boom! Literally out of the blue something happens and the proverbial apple cart is not only upset, in some cases it's turned into splinters. It's happened to me, it's probably happened to you although I hope not for it's truly terrible when it does. What the answer is, I don't know (I told you I'm feeling philosophical), except to expect the unexpected. Or "hope for the best and prepare for the worst," as the old saying goes.
Actually, the epicenter of the event they're now calling the South Napa Earthquake occurred, not in American Canyon as was at first widely reported (based on the USGS), but in Napa itself—specifically, beneath the Napa Valley Marina, on the Napa River. The break was in the West Napa Fault, believed to be an offshoot of the Calaveras Fault, which runs through the far East Bay,
more or less parallel to the Hayward Fault, on which I live; all are, of course, part of the infamous San Andreas Fault System. The West Napa Fault has been active before: it was responsible for the sizable Yountville Hills Earthquake of 2000 (magnitude 5.2), so to have called it a relatively unknown fault isn't quite accurate. What geologists have learned in California, though, is that they're far from having a complete understanding of just where all the fault lines are, or how powerful an earthquake any of them can trigger. We saw that after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, which seemed to take everybody by surprise, and led to a rather alarmed discussion about so-called blind thrust faults, which are like blind wine tastings in that nobody knows quite what's going on. Los Angeles supposedly is riddled with such blind thrust faults; the speculation that one (or more) of them could rupture is one of the more dire scenarios for a city not short on apocalyptic futures.
Anyhow, the cleanup in Napa, Vallejo, AmCan and the surrounding areas goes on. Have a great day.
Earthquake rattles nerves, causes extensive damage in Napa area
The shaking woke me up at exactly 3:19 a.m. early Sunday morning. It woke Gus up, too. I've been awakened many times in the middle of the night by earthquakes but Gus never was. The last several years have been remarkably quiet in the Bay Area, enough so that I've had several conversations lately about how "overdue" we seemed to be. The thinking is that small quakes act as a pressure valve to release seismic energies building up underground, so if there aren't small quakes for a while, you end up with a big one.
Of course, yesterday's 6.1 on the West Napa Fault wasn't "the Big One." Neither for that matter was 1989's Loma Prieta, which was 6.9 magnitude. But it was still a big earthquake. It lasted for a long time, too. As I held onto Gus—who was freaking out—in the bed, I kept thinking it has to stop soon, because they always do. Loma Prieta, for example, was only 8-15 seconds long, depending on where you were. This one—which I don't think the USGS has named yet—lasted for what seemed like at least 30 seconds in Oakland, which is an eternity when everything is rocking and rolling. A neighbor told me he'd heard it was 50 seconds long, although I can't verify that. It was a very noisy event, too; everything in my place was jangling and rattling, although nothing fell down or over, and strangely, no car alarms went off in my neighborhood.
As soon as the shaking stopped I took Gus and ran over to my computer. Went to the USGS "Latest Earthquakes" website, but it wasn't even up yet. Then went to their "Did You Feel It?" site, where you can report your own experiences and also see the reports of others. This information is important for USGS to compile "shake maps." I must have been one of the first to report it, because I didn't see any other reports, but within minutes other reports popped up, from all over the Bay Area but especially in the East and North Bays. Then I went to Twitter—this was still within minutes of the event—and tweeted. I didn't see any other tweets. Now, of course, as I write this (Sunday afternoon), #napaquake and #earthquake are the top two San Francisco trending topics. Number three is American Canyon.
AmCan is where lots of wineries store their wines, in the warehouses that line the west side of Highway 29. I suspect reports will slowly filter in over the next few days concerning the extent of the damage. I've also heard, at this time, of fairly significant damage at Trefethen, in the Oak Knoll Distrist, and at Sebastiani, which is way over in Sonoma Valley. I'm worried about Jackson Family's own Carneros Hills Winery, right off the Carneros Highway, which itself suffered fairly significant damage in the way of huge cracks in the asphalt. The Napa Airport, as I write, reportedly is shut down because the control tower was badly damaged. And then there's downtown Napa. What a mess. Poor little downtown, with its old brick and masonry buildings. They're the first to topple, as they did in the 2003 Paso Robles earthquake, which killed several people. Fortunately, no one in this earthquake has been reported dead, although scores of people were injured, some seriously. Gov. Brown declared a state of emergency in the region. And CNN just reported that initial estimates of damage could run to $1 billion.
We live in earthquake country here in coastal California, that's for sure. Just in case we ever forget it, something like yesterday happens to remind us. I myself live just about on top of the fault the USGS calls the most dangerous in California, the Hayward Fault. Hayward is the city just south of Oakland. It last ruptured in a big way in 1868; the periodicity is said to be every 120 years. Do the math. A 7.0 on the Northern Hayward would pretty much take out Berkeley, Oakland, Hayward and parts of Silicon Valley. This is a major fear on the part of elected officials; the most they can do is warn us to "get ready for it," whatever that means. I suppose having an earthquake kit makes sense—some water, canned food (don't forget the can opener), first aid kit—but what good will that do if your building falls down around you?
I wish all the people in the North Bay and Napa Valley good luck in your recovery efforts. Napa will bounce back, as Paso Robles did. Things could have been a lot worse yesterday, so let's count our blessings and clean up. Here's the link to the Napa Valley Vintners earthquake update page, which they promise to update on an as-needed basis. there's also this Help Needed forum from wineindustryinsight.com.


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Where it is enforced: All NRG Park property, including but not limited to all parking lots and the stadium.
What will happen to non-ticket fans: Any fan that does not have a gameday ticket or Tailgate Guest Ticket will not be permitted to enter NRG Park Property. All tailgate guest tickets must be purchased in advance of gameday.
If you have any additional questions regarding our Gameday Ticket Policy, please call our Customer Service team at 832-667-2002.
What if a Season Ticket Member would like to bring a guest to tailgate for a game? We will make tailgate guest tickets available to season ticket members for $10 per ticket per game. There will be up to 4000 of these tickets available for each game on a first come first serve basis. Each season ticket holder will only be able to acquire up to 10 tickets for any given game until the limit is reached.
Can a tailgate guest ticket be forwarded or reprinted? No. These tailgate guest tickets cannot be forwarded or reprinted. They must be treated like cash and will not be replaced.
Will the Season Ticket Member be responsible for the actions of their tailgate guest ticket member? Yes. The Season Ticket member who purchased the tailgate guest ticket will be held responsible for the actions of their guest. The season ticket member will have their name and account number printed on each tailgate guest ticket. If a disturbance occurs the Season Ticket member will be subject to removal from the property, and possible revocation of their season ticket and/or parking pass.
Does this tailgate guest ticket entitle me to setup a tailgate in a parking space? No. The tailgate guest ticket only allows you to remain on property without an accompanying game ticket. You will not be allowed to setup any materials or equipment in a parking space unless you have a parking pass.
Why do the Texans charge $10 for the tailgate guest ticket? The Houston Texans have set the price at $10, to cover the additional expenses required to host extra patrons on property. That money will provide additional security, facilities, and parking personnel to manage the added patrons that will remain on property after all other game ticket members have gone inside the stadium.
Is a parking pass by itself enough for a fan to come onto NRG Park grounds and tailgate with my friends? No, you must possess a gameday ticket or a tailgate guest ticket in addition to the parking pass to enter and remain on NRG Park property.
Can I purchase Tailgate Guest Tickets at one of the pedestrian access gates on gameday? No, you will not be allowed to purchase a Tailgate Guest Ticket on gameday at any of our pedestrian access gates.


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lol hecarim... is going to be a pain in the ass with this. then again, he already is with trinity force and/or frozen mallet. so, no biggie on this. as long as you nerf phage to theGROUND I HATE THAT STRUPID THINGY IT IS 80% SLOW ON ME AND 10% SLOW ON ENEMEIS WTKFLKDSANFSDLKFNVSLDKNSDV
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What Nome said. It's not great for that many champs, and the champs it's good for it's kind of too good for.
To me, the real downside of this item is that you're usually getting this instead of Frozen Heart.
But against a mostly AD/AA team, getting both this and FH can be brutal, especially if you have what to do with all that mana. Light on offense, it's true, so definitely another trade-off there.
I'm interested in seeing how it pans out.
I really really want to build this item on maokai
Blitzcrank with frozen fist sounds like a nightmare.
Weirding ways
I actually think it'll be great on ryze. Gives ap, more mana then frozen heart, and a slow that you can easily perma-proc. That + the new manamune, and mixing in autoattacks in his combo should work pretty well.
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When I was growing up, the last thing I wanted to do was sit inside and surf the internet. Hell, the internet wasn't even the INTERNET when I was growing up. We had to play sports and go exploring in the woods beind a friend's backyard to have fun..you know, actually interact with the world OUTSIDE of the computer screen. It makes me feel sorry for kids today. First they get them hooked on surfing the internet, then they take away Saturday Morning Cartoons..what's next? No more recess?
Not to be a smartass, but how did the nielsen people find out your video card had a tv tuner?
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This is the latch on the closet in the upstairs landing. Any guess when it was installed? The build date on my house is supposed to be 1880. I'm unable to find anything to prove it. Odd things here and there are probably original. Maybe this latch? But since building materials don't change very often, does this latch tell me anything?
This is on the outside of the door. Seems back wards to me. I wonder if this door used to swing the other way. Painted over hardware on other doors look like they also had this type latch and it was just left there when they put new white porcelain knob sets on.
This is on the inside of the door.
The latch is correctly placed.
As an example, the lever with the thumb spoon is stopped from falling out or being pushed thru by an internal pin, which often wore out.
With the latch installed as shown, were the shaft to be pushed thru, the room could still be accessed. However, if the latch bar were on the inside and the latch shaft removed, you would need to employ a rod or a screw driver to access the room.
Which could be hung on a decorative piece of sash cord or bailing wire from a barbwire fence staple.
I still have a latch exactly like that on the door leading from my center hall to the cellar. My house was built circa 1820s. Yes, they've been around for eons and still made.


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These gorgeous, "Beats-like" on-ear 'phones have a list price of $199.95 and sell elsewhere for at least $128.
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Do you think its ok for parents to enter their children(4-10 year olds) in these Pageants ?
I personally don't, its wrong to me. Don't think its right to doll these kids up to make em look like there 25. Why does a Child Beauty Pageants require them to wear makeup and look like little hoes. Wouldnt be as bad if they went as what there like in real life with no makeup.
Then theres the parents that push their kids too hard in these things to boost there ego. They gotta win no matter what, and if they don't they yell at em. Kids gotta be kids darn it. Most will probably end up hating these pageants.
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Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.
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Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.`s mission is to serve our customers worldwide and be our customers` single source for their water resource equipment needs. Stevens designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of instruments and accessories that provide water level, water quality, ground water, soil moisture, and weather information. These products are easy to ...
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The founders of ULPATEK company has been active in the field of cleanroom air conditioning in pharmaceutical, health and food sectors for 40 years. They know the importance of clean air and filtration from experience. Having the cleanroom filtration requirements in their mind, they formed the new company to produce wide range of filters to answer the demands of air ...
Codel International Ltd
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CODEL are world leaders in the design and manufacture of systems for continuous emissions gas monitoring (cems) and combustion control analysers, such as in-situ and extractive flue gas emissions analysers (analyzers), pollution sensors, dust monitor/particulate monitors, opacity/smoke monitors, flue gas analysers (analyzers), road tunnel atmosphere sensors and velocity ...
Ecotech Pty Ltd
based in Knoxfield, AUSTRALIA
Ecotech is an Australian owned company with more than 35 years experience in servicing, maintaining, designing, manufacturing, installing and commissioning ambient air and emission monitoring systems around the world. Ecotech is ISO17025 accredited for the operation and maintenance of ambient air and continuous emission monitoring systems and was first accredited in 1999. ...
HI-Q Environmental Products Company
based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA (USA)
HI-Q Environmental Products Company (HI-Q) has been a leading manufacturer of Air Sampling & Radiation Monitoring Equipment, Systems & Accessories since 1973. HI-Q started primarily as a manufacturer of activated carbon cartridges and high/low volume air sampling pumps intended to be used as "Record Samplers" in the collection of radioiodine and radioactive dust ...
Global Community Monitor (GCM)
based in El Cerrito, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Global Community Monitor, founded in 2001, trains and supports communities in the use of environmental monitoring tools to understand the impact of fossil fuel industry pollution on their health and the environment. GCM's work focuses on disempowered "fenceline" communities harmed by serious air pollution from industrial sources and whose concerns agencies and responsible ...
Clean Air Engineering, Inc.
based in Palatine, ILLINOIS (USA)
Clean Air Engineering's experience stretches across a variety of industries concerned with Air Quality Management. Air pollution control and engineering services, stack-testing, compliance audits and equipment rental-- this is standard environmental compliance fieldwork, and our field services are highly respected in the emissions monitoring business.
Environmental Monitoring Company, Inc. (EMC)
based in Paso Robles, CALIFORNIA (USA)
EMC has provided air monitoring services, including auditing, reporting, and maintenance since 1978. During this time, we have serviced dozens of air monitoring shelters, many of which we designed, built, and installed ourselves. Our quality service is affordable and reliable. In 1989, EMC began offering data acquisition software for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring, ...
Armstrong Monitoring Corporation (AMC)
based in Ottawan, ONTARIO (CANADA)
Specializing in the design and manufacturing of hazardous gas detection and monitoring equipment, Armstrong Monitoring continues to expand while developing and refining equipment for air monitoring, personal safety and the environment.

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Pure Air Solutions is a company operating world-wide and leading in the area of industrial air treatment. Our knowledge in air treatment focuses on biotechnology and chemisorptions. Our success is based on knowledge, creativity, cooperation, high level of support and a strong relationship with our customers. This enables us to offer high quality products and to find the ...


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Position: Analyst
Location: New York City
Acelero Learning focuses on helping Head Start programs build
effective management systems through long-term, ongoing partnerships
that provide on site coaching and feedback, technology and tools,
and network support. Our goal is simple: to help each of our
partners operate a world-class Head Start program that creates real
change for children, families, and staff who participate.
Acelero Learning is currently recruiting for an Analyst. The Analyst
Position will support our team of Managing Directors who work on-
site with Head Start programs around the country. This full-time
position is based at the Acelero Headquarters in New York City, with
local and regional travel as required by program needs (up to 25%).
Start Date: Immediately
Support Head Start Partner Programs (40%)
Support team of Managing Directors working in the field with
Head Start programs.
Assist in preparation of tools and resources for Head Start
partner programs, such as financial models and data for ongoing
monitoring of performance.
Prepare materials and resources necessary for on-site training
events with management teams of Head Start partner programs.
Assist Managing Directors with development and implementation
of site-specific resources at all six Acelero Learning partner
Manage information contained in Acelero Desktop, an online tool
that supports planning and project management activities for the
management teams of Head Start programs.
Network Support Tools Development (30%)
Assist Director of Network Support in production and
development of network communications tools.
Research and organize logistics for providing additional
content and/or trainers for network support calls and other training
events with Acelero partner programs.
Coordinate follow-up activities resulting from network support
events, such as additional research or scheduling follow-up training
and/or technical assistance.
Plan and coordinate annual Acelero Learning Management
Institute for partner programs, Summer 2005.
Acelero Learning Training Business (10%)
Coordinate logistics involved in Acelero Learning's
training activities with Head Start programs around the New York
metro area.
Provide support to Director of Network Support in developing
marketing materials for training events and other products and
Research and new business opportunities for Acelero Learning by
staying knowledgeable about relevant events and upcoming legislation
affecting Head Start.
Network Development and Sales (10%)
Assist with grant writing for new RFPs and contracts and copy
edit written Acelero documents.
Assist with sales presentations on an as-needed basis.
Administrative (10%)
Manage daily business of Acelero Learning at company headquarters
in New York City.
Support team in administrative efforts as necessary.
Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree is required.
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The ideal candidate will have:
Multi-year project management experience in the education sector,
or similar experience
Attention to detail and tendency to drive towards completion
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Strong analytical reasoning and critical thinking skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated interest in education and social enterprise field
Ability to execute on a number of diverse projects simultaneously;
comfort with taking initiative and making progress amidst competing
Willingness to work in a flexible, start-up environment
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We've got just a few more weeks left in our "The New Way To Work" Contest, and the submissions keep rolling in. This week, we've got a pair of very compelling blog posts from two very different people both embracing the New Way To Work. First, Gagan Biyani, a full-time consultant and part-time freelance writer from Chicago, had this to share about his experiences in launching a new startup and penetrating Silicon Valley with the help of contract professionals (from blog.udemy.com):
There just isn't any doubt about it. Things are changing, and Udemy, a startup I'm co-founding, is as good example as any to embody that change. Folks like me don't just quit their job, take out a loan and start a company anymore. Instead, we spend every free hour – every waking moment – working towards our dream. Success doesn't just come with the 9-5 anymore, although some can said to a packed room at the Web 2.0 conference, if you want to pursue your passion, there are no excuses. You work 9-5 to support your family and yourself? No problem – "7 to 2 in the morning is plenty of time to do damage." And here's a little tidbit from the co-founders at Udemy: if you make a decent wage on your day job, pay someone else to work 9-5 on your dream.
Valerie Walker, a freelance marketing and technical writer, embraces the flip side of the New Way To Work – as a skilled freelance professional, you call the shots as your own boss (from valerie-walker.blogspot.com):
This is a continuation of the Hands-On With The Elance Work System by Matt Katsaros. To read the previous part, follow this link here: Hands-On With The Elance Work System: Part 5.
After spending a little bit of time with amstudio utilizing the tools in the Workroom, the website is done, delivered, and ready to go. Now it's time to foot the bill and get our provider paid, and Elance has a payment system designed to do exactly that.
One of Elance's payment features (and one of my personal favorite features of using Elance) is Escrow. The service allows you and your provider both to be protected during the transaction. If you're a little unfamiliar with how Escrow works, here it is in a nutshell: You and your provider agree to a job, you (the client) put the money in Escrow and leave it to be held by a third party, the provider begins work, and once you're completely satisfied, the money gets released and your provider gets paid. (For more on Escrow, check out this help topic.)
The need for killer content for businesses and entrepreneurs continues to grow at an amazing pace. Whether it's a blog post, product description, marketing collateral, or newsletter, the growth in demand for strong, high-quality content is clearly apparent as writing-related skills on the Elance Work Index continue to rise. And if that wasn't enough to convince you, think about all of the other benefits that online content brings to your site, like search engine optimization, online community building, and more. (Check out a more in-depth look at why you need content here.)
However, there's one thing that you must know before running off to slap a few words together – in order to reap the full benefits, you're going to need a steady feed of high-caliber content. Are you suffering from a combination of dull content and Writer's Block? Here are a few quick tips to add a little zip to your website's content. Don't have the time? Hire a content creator right here.
1. Keep it fresh: Like food, freshness is key. Keeping your website's blog (you've got a blog for your business, right?), product descriptions, and other pages fresh with new content will give your customers or readers a reason to come back for more.
Additionally, publishing fresh content to your website grabs the attention of search engines like Google and Yahoo!, giving you a little bit of a boost in Search Engine Optimization and search ranking. While you're at it, don't write about the same thing over and over – search engines will knock you a few points for duplicate and repeated content. Write high-quality content rich articles with a lot of relevant keywords for the most success.
2. Let your voice shine through: Remember, there are millions and millions of other websites out there on the web. Try to bring something unique to the table that your readers will enjoy. Try writing a bit more conversationally – your readers are people just like you.
Also important: Be sure to evaluate and understand your product and your target demographic and then cater your content and writing style to them. Although you might be noticing that more and more sites on the web today are taking a fun, more casual approach to writing with great success, don't expect the same results if you write loose, sarcastic content for certain products or industries (for example, computer security.)
3. Get to the point: Your visitors have places to go and people to see online, so don't bore them with overly-wordy paragraphs and descriptions. Internet surfers have the attention span of a 5-year old, so hitting them quickly with what's important is key. If they aren't able to answer the question, "Why is this important to me?" within the first few sentences, you can kiss those visitors goodbye.
Also, write shorter, quicker paragraphs. Succinct segments are far more digestible for the average person to read and retain.
4. Play by the rules: You could have a Pulitzer-prize worthy blog post published on your site, but if it's riddled with typos, grammar errors, punctuation mistakes, and other blunders, its value to your site is close to zero. This is especially important for those with online businesses, as the legitimacy of your website can depend on the cleanliness of your copy.
It's been a little over 8 weeks since we kicked off our "The New Way To Work" contest back in September, and the world of work is continuing to evolve. We've spotted a healthy number of blog posts, articles, videos, and graphic designs on Twitter, Facebook, and Vator.TV expressing and celebrating the new way to work – here are a few special submissions that have really caught our eye.
First, an awesome YouTube clip from Tanika Goudeau, otherwise known as tigi202:
And secondly, a powerful story from a Rita Sanghita, based out of Greece. Here's an excerpt (read the full story here):
If you've logged into an email account in the past 15 years, you've almost definitely encountered some form of email marketing during your daily inbox routine. Regardless of if it's used properly (opt-in) or not (oh no, spam!), one fact is clear: Email marketing is a very powerful tool for a wide variety of reasons that businesses can take advantage of with very low overhead costs. However, maximizing its potential requires you to use it as effectively as possible. Want to learn more? Here are a few pointers to get your feet wet. (Don't have the time? Hire an expert on Elance to get the job done.)
What Is Email Marketing?
According to Wikipedia, email marketing is "a form of direct marketing which uses electronic mail as a means of communicating commercial or fundraising messages to an audience." So basically, if you're a business and you're contacting your current or potential future customers with sweet offers, then you're using email marketing. Additionally, from the same source, researchers estimate that U.S. firms alone spent $400 million on email marketing in 2006.
Opt-In Vs. Opt-Out
If you're unfamiliar with Opt-In or Opt-Out email marketing, think of it like this: Opt-In are your customers who specifically asked to receive email updates and newsletters from you, while Opt-Out is that you assume your customers, or anyone for that matter, wants to hear from you unless they specifically state that they do not want to hear from you. Of course, it gets far more technical (read the full descriptions here at Spamhaus.org), but before you choose one, be sure to understand all of the potential ramifications prior to making a decision.
"Dear Alex, check out our newest sales offer!" If you're sitting there thinking that someone is on the other end typing each individual email in Outlook and clicking send, think again. There are quite a few email marketing solutions online that offer a wide variety of features, like email personalization. And don't think that personalization is limited to just a name – you can personalize each email with custom links, login and user information, subject lines, headlines, and more. Does it make a difference? Well, a Jupiter Research study in 2006 states that inserting a person's name into an email increases open rates by as much as 10%.
Managing Your Email Lists
So, how do they get your name and all of that personalization in there? In reality, the information needed to customize all of these emails is placed in simple spreadsheets. These datasheets are the who, what, and where of your entire email marketing campaign. It's important for you to pay close attention to these lists because if these lists get filled with bad email addresses, it could negatively affect your email deliverability rate. Email hosts pay close attention to who's sending what to who, so if you're getting a high bounce rate (due to invalid or outdated email addresses), you could end up getting blacklisted and end up in the junk box rather quickly.
We've all heard so much about full-time job losses in the IT sector of late that it's almost hard to fathom the numbers. At the risk of going all "green shoots" on you, I'm here to tell you that there is a rosier outlook for tech hiring when you consider the data coming out of this month's Elance Work Index.
More companies than ever are realizing the benefits of hiring contractors online. Facts don't lie, and the fact is, so far in October awarded jobs on Elance are up almost 50% from the same period a year ago.
Let's face it, online work is more than a trend. This is happening as people (both companies and workers) continue to discover and embrace the New Way To Work.
Speaking of trends, here are the trends we see in this month's Elance Work Index:
"How do I get my website to show up higher in search results?"
That question is oftentimes heard flying around meetings of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large corporations alike. Search engine optimization is a science that is complex and constantly evolving, and developing a strategy can be difficult for some. (Having trouble? Hire an SEO expert on Elance.). However, if you're looking to do a little dabbling in improving your website's SEO, familiarize yourself with all of the tools in this Ultimate SEO Toolbox.
(Want more tips and SEO strategies? Search SEO on our blog, and you'll find more great stories like 5 Ways To Improve Your Search Rankings and Why You Need Social Media Bookmarking In Your SEO Strategy.)
SEO Chat Tools: SEO Chat Forums is a nicely equipped website with 41 free mini widgets that fulfill a variety of search engine optimization needs making it a great starting point for those looking to improve their website's SEO. There's an AdSense Calculator, an Advanced Meta Tag Generator, a Future PageRank preview, a Keyword Density analyzer, a Google vs. Yahoo search query tool, and a whole lot more. A great site definitely worth checking out. (Free)
Website Grader: This quick and easy tool allows you to get a brief report card on how your site's SEO strategy stacks up and where you can make improvements. The tool grades you on six different criteria, which includes On-Page SEO (Metadata, Heading Summary, Image Summary, etc), Off-Page SEO (Domain Info, Google Page Rank, etc), Blogosphere, Social, Converting Qualified Visitors to Leads (RSS Feed, Conversion Form) and Competitive Intelligence. See if your website makes the grade. (Free)
High-end software packages from giants like Adobe and Microsoft are an absolute pleasure to use – they're the industry standard for a reason. But legitimate retail copies of the software can cost a pretty penny and put a dent in the wallets of small businesses and individuals.
However, there are free, open-source alternatives that are widely available on the web that can tackle some of the tasks that the big-brother software packages do on a regular basis. I've lined up a number of alternatives to the most popular programs – trust me, they can be very useful in a pinch.
(Interested in free Microsoft web development software? Check out the Microsoft WebsiteSpark program and you can get thousands of dollars of software at no cost.)
Adobe Photoshop Alternatives: GIMP and GIMPshop – GIMP, otherwise known as the GNU Image Manipulation Program, is one of the oldest and most well-known open-source projects out there today. The image editing program offers most basic and intermediate level functions, like resizing, editing, cropping, layers, filters, and more. Although you won't be getting the same level of tools available in its powerful, high-end counterpart, don't count the GIMP out for image editing needed in a pinch.
GIMPshop is a modification to the GIMP software package that changes the menus and user interface to offer an experience more similar to Photoshop. GIMP is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and more, while GIMPshop is only available to Windows users.
More Photoshop Alternatives: CinePaint, Krita
Microsoft Office Alternatives: OpenOffice – If you've used a computer in the past 20 years, chances are that it had some form of the Microsoft Office suite installed. In recent years, however, OpenOffice, the Sun Microsystem-backed office suite, has been a turning a huge number of heads in the business world and has become a legitimate contender in the office suite arena. Its package offers Writer (Word), Calc (Excel), Impress (PowerPoint), Base (Access), Draw (Visio), and Math (Equation Editor).
You won't be getting all of the Office Suite knickknacks, like Outlook, Publisher, InfoPath, OneNote, SharePoint, and Groove, but for the core functions, OpenOffice is definitely a solid choice. OpenOffice 3 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is ready to download today.
More Microsoft Office Alternatives: KOffice, Google Docs
Microsoft Outlook Alternatives: Thunderbird: - Outlook makes the corporate world go round – we all know that. But there are a couple of viable open source alternatives to the email-handling software that are available on multiple platforms. Mozilla, creators of the Firefox web browser, developed a fully-featured, open-source email client named Thunderbird. Thunderbird offers email search, message tagging, a fully customizable interface, add-ons and extensions, and more.
Mozilla Thunderbird 2 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux and is ready to download today.
More Microsoft Outlook Alternatives: Evolution (for Linux)
"If you build it, they will come."
If I've learned anything over the past few years, it's that this old axiom doesn't always apply, especially in this day and age. Simply putting together a website with the latest technology platforms on top of a semi-clever URL won't do the trick. There are, however, five simple things that you can implement to move the traffic needle up and improve your metrics.
Search Engine Optimization: Search engine optimization, otherwise known as SEO for short, is one of the hottest topics in website development today. Not in the know? Here's a quick rundown. According to Wikipedia, it's "the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via "natural" or un-paid search results as opposed to Search Engine Marketing (SEM)." It's like tidying up your website and filling out all of the appropriate forms so that search engine crawlers will get the most context from your site and reward you with a higher page rank.
The SEO game is constantly evolving and is a bit tricky, but there are a few basics methods you can utilize to get yourself started. Alex McArthur lined up "5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Search Rankings" right here. Looking for more? Search our blog with "Search Engine Optimization" and you'll have plenty to go on from there.
As pioneers of The New Way To Work, people on Elance are well aware of the benefits associated with our emerging work model. However, independent professionals in the United States face new government legislation. We have asked Regan Parker, responsible for government affairs at LiveOps, to share her perspective on regulatory issues that freelance and contract professionals in the U.S. should be aware of.
As a provider of services on Elance, you're part of a much broader global movement that is changing the way the world works. At every level, the national media is recognizing the new world of work – a world where work doesn't mean a long commute through traffic, a time clock, or a desk and cube in a big office building. Businesses like Elance and LiveOps are powering a new economy where workers are taking control of their schedules and their lives, trading in traditional "employment" and becoming independent freelancers and micro-business owners.
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Instead of providing the certainty that the classification test desperately needs, this legislation seeks to change the tax code to make it more difficult for companies to engage independent contractors. The bill, HR 3408, proposes to take away one of the safe harbors from the existing code, introduces classification status reviews, and automatic appeals for workers found to be contractors. In addition to these burdensome and costly processes, the bill also increases the fines for misclassification. Companies who engage contractors on a large scale and who have begun crowdsourcing work will face significantly higher risk if this legislation passes, resulting in a chilling effect on companies willing to engage a freelance workforce.
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Calico ghost town
Calico Ghost Town close to Barstow is a former mining village that is maintained in a manner that reflects its heydey as a mining centre. It's owned by the same people as Knott's Berry Farm who wanted to preserve the identity of the place although it's not got a theme park feel. We arrived around 10:30am and it was fairly quiet although after a while the buses of tourists came flooding in. Having parked up you then walk uphill through the old villlage stopping a various buildings - saloons, old jail, post office, home dwellings - to give a feel of what it was like. I will tell you one thing, at least the sun wasn't out, it was hot and thirsty work, how they managed to do the hard graft of mining up there is beyond me. Different times in those days, no mod cons and it must have been a tough existence. The town works its way up the hill to some good views. I'd suggest 2 hours is plenty for a visit here although stretched to 3 with lots of rests would not be difficult. The good news is that it's all downhill on the way back to the car park, phew. Snacks and drinks available at a few of saloon bars.
Skyline Drive-In
I truly miss the drive-ins. So I was so excited in seeing how my boys would react to one and they loved it. They sat outside in lawn chairs snacking away. It was a great evening and we certainly enjoyed the shows. You get to see a double movie and this drive-in has two screens, which is cool. The snack bar was very retro to the era and very clean. The bathrooms were still echoing the era too...lol...just with a new coat of paint, but they were clean too.
2006 PRICING: $6 ages 12 and over, $2 ages 2-11 (prices may change)
The box office opens at 6:30 pm. The show starts at 7:00 pm.
A TIP: Bring an extra portable radio for the kiddies who sit outside so you don't have to have your car radio cranked so they can hear the movie.
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Old Iron Barstow Rail Bridge
I surmise this bridge was constructed around the turn of the century when the automobile came into play. There is not much history out there the tells about this bridge other than I think was built when services were needed to connect main street to the Harvey House rebuilt in 1911. So you can imagine how very old it is and still to this day connects the city to the other side of the tracks. It has a walking area fenced from the road, but still not an ideal bridge to walk on, other than to catch a look at the trains as they come and go from above, but a wonderful spot to take photographs of the trains and the Harvey House.
So, be carefule please with traffic, because they do wiz by way too fast and not abiding the speed limit posted on this road!
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Back to the silver rush
We had the plesure to visit Calico Ghosttown in July '10/ Yhough the temperature was very high, it was a real pleasure for us and the kids to go back in times of the silver rush. Calico is located just 10 miles out of Barstow, heading north.
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Main Street Murals
What can I say...Murals Rock! Murals are so much part of the mystic of our Americana society. They are just beautiful pieces of just a climpse of our history. Barstow stepped up to the plate by being part of this wonderful part of California history and enhancing the charm of their wonderful Main Street. They all are located in the wonderful historic downtown area on Barstow's Main Street. Printer yourself a map from the site below.
Mural #1
The first mural painted (1998) "The Old National Trails Highway and it's transition into Route 66, the Mother Road".
Mural #2
The second (2000) "General Beale uses camels"
Mural #3
The third (2003) "Three Million Dollar Harvey House"
Mural #4
The fourth (2004) "Waterman Junction becomes Barstow"
Mural #5
The fifth (2005) "The Mormon Trail".
Mural #6
The sixth (2005) of 6 individual portraits of "The Early Explorers"
Mural #7
The seventh (2006) "The Californian Gold Rush"
Mural #8
(2007) "The Old Spanish Trail of 1829 – 1848."
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Old Woman Springs Meterorite
This facility houses the second largest meterorite in the US. It weighs 6,070 pounds (2,750 kg) and composes mostly of iron, about 6% nickel, plus small amounts of cobalt, phosphorus, chromium, and sulphur. Barstow is so lucky to have such a rare item, since it is on loan from the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. This facility also enhances by teaching children the importance Geology with on hands tours. Plus, it has a neat little trails around the building with many examples of desert fauna you will find in the Mojave Desert.
Tuesday through Saturday
11am to 4pm
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Mojave River Valley Museum
This museum has loads of wonderful exhibits and artifacts of the history of the Mojave River Valley and when Father Garces ventured through here in 1776. It encludes other pathfinders, pioneers, miners, railroads and so much more. A huge historical collection of photo's. Plus, there is a wonderrful area outside with lots of different items to see!
Open everyday except Christmas
Admission is Free!
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Casa Del Desierto- aka Harvey House 1911
Growing up during much simplier times, watching TV all day on Saturday was relaxing. My sisters and myself were very active in sports, so it was always nice to just watch TV all day once in awhile. One of our favorites was Judy Garland musicals and the Harvey Girls is a classic. My mom remembers the Harvey Houses and the Harvey Girls, so these old movies are a wonderful reminder of our past. So, when I discovered Barstow had one, it was on my immediate things to do list. Finally, once my life was somewhat settled, the family ventured out to check it out. What a lovely building it is and I am thankful Barstowed saved her. If you browse the Harvey web site below, you'll see she is one of the prettiest Harvey Houses still standing. So if your every passing thru Barstow, please stop and see what she has to offer.
The Harvey House that was rebuilt in 1911 after the original 1887 building burned down in 1902. It still stands along the rail road to the testament of a once bygone era providing passengers with rest, food, and company. They almost lost this building, but some frisky saviors saw fit to save her and she is truly a beautiful building. It is being lovingly restored and utilized by the city of Barstow and houses their chamber of commerce, Route 66 Museum and the Western America Railroad Museum.
Harvey House Depot #75000458
Historical Landmark No. 892.
Check out my travelogue for more photographs.
Fred Harvey
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Barstow's Route 66 Mother Road Musuem
This is one of the neatest Route 66 museums and gift shop! It is actually located in a section of the Historic Harvey House. It is filled with all sorts of memorabilia donated by locals who span from all the local communities outside of Barstow and remember the days of old Route 66. Plus, they have a wonderful gift with all sorts of Route 66 items to see. I bought a neat flip book illustrating the different sections to check out along Route 66. So, if your ever passing by, please stop and check out what they have to offer.
Friday - Sunday
Winter Hours:
Free Admission
Group Tours available
Check for holidays hours may vary.
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Western America Railroad Museum
This is a really neat museums that has lots of wonderful artifacts that inform and educate the history of the Western American Railroad. Plus, it is located in a section of the historic Harvey House. It has several rooms of railroad equipment, artifacts, memormabilla, date nails and the main gallery. It has even a neat little gift shop. So please check it out sometime.
Open to Public
11am - 4pm,
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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Calico Ghost Town
The Calico Ghost Town is located just outside of Barstow in the Mojave Desert. The town was founded in March 1881, and it grew to a population of 1,200 with 22 saloons and more than 500 mines. Silver and then later borates were mined here. The admission to the town is $6.95 for adults, but there is a $1 off coupon on their brochure which you can get at welcome centers, hotel lobbies, or restaurant entrances.
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Fred Harvey: Casa Del Desierto
Santa Fe's Barstow Station built in 1911 houses the Western America Rail Museum and the Mother Road Museum, a museum dedicated to Route 66.
Both museums are open to public 11am - 4pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
A Ghost Town
In the 1800s, Calico was a bustling silver town. Walter Knott (founder of Knott's Berry Farm in Orange County) provided the money to restore this old mining camp, now a San Bernardino County regional park. Contained within a picturesque canyon, Calico boasts wooden sidewalks, shops, restaurants, and tunnels to be explored in Maggie's Mine. A railroad car takes visitors to mine workings north of the ghost town.
There's a modern campground and RV park, with 110 sites and hookups, in a wooded canyon near Calico. The town is open every day except Christmas, and parking costs $4.00. There are special festival-style events on Palm Sunday weekend, and on Mother's Day weekend -- a musical celebration. Columbia Day, in October features a Wild West parade and gunfights, and on the first weekend in November, there's an Old Westy celebration and Indiian fine arts show.
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AMBOY CRATER. This...
AMBOY CRATER. This 250-feet-high crater is approximetely 6.000 years old and one of the best examples in the Mojave Desert of a volcanic cinder cone. A footpath leads to the top of the cone where you can get a good view of the surrounding area. The hike to the crater and back can take 2-3 hours. Late january through march are good times to see the wildflowers.
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Take a look out your rear view...wow a sunset!
Not much to talk about in Barstow but the sunsets are pretty nice and its worth a stop too pee and check it out
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