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Posh Dream Cabin!!Smokys in Your Backyard!!Media Room&Arcade!!Perfect Location!! in Gatlinburg
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2½
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets considered yes
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You have just found the PERFECT RETREAT! Imagine the Splendor of the Great Smoky Mountains as a Remarkable Panoramic Setting surrounding you in your own Backyard, an Ideal Location-easily accessible, only 5 minutes to Downtown Gatlinburg & a Luxurious Mountain Atmosphere ALL IN ONE PLACE! That's only the beginning of the many BONUSES you will enjoy-this is THE Premier Mountain Getaway! Have it ALL! TWO SEPARATE ROOMS for viewing movies & sports..an ELITE ENCLOSED MEDIA ROOM(Boom!)& LIVING ROOM on STATE OF THE ART 60' & 50' PLASMA HDTV'S,SURROUND SOUND,DVR, BLU-RAY DVD & BOTH WITH ONE-STEP MAGIC REMOTES! Don't miss out! Few cabins offer this many enviable luxuries! Look at all the amenities..POSH RUSTIC DECOR, LOCAL ARTWORK, VAULTED WALL OF GLASS FOR VIEW, PRIVATE HOTTUB, JACUZZI TUB FOR 2, SLATE BATHROOMS W/EUROSHOWERS & MOUNTAIN ETCHED GLASS; ALL INCLUSIVE GAME ROOM-POOL TABLE, ARCADE, DARTS, TELESCOPE, TODDLER WALL GAMES, BUCK-THE SINGING DEER, IPOD STEREO; FREE LONG DISTANCE & WIRELESS INTERNET; 2 COVERED DECKS, PORCH SWING, HAMMOCK SKY CHAIR, FLAGSTONE BBQ AREA & the BEST! YOUR OWN BEARS TO GREET YOU! BONUSES continue..You MUST read on..
Actually feel like you are SWINGIN' ON A STAR-UNPARALLELED SPECTACULAR 180 DEGREE PANORAMIC VIEWS of the Great Smoky Mountains AS YOUR BACKYARD! As you arrive at your Mountain Retreat the forest will enclose you,creating a serene mood,a detachment from the hurried pace of life, making SWINGIN' ON A STAR your home away from home.
A tranquil haven peacefully nestled amongst the trees & is undoubtedly the PERFECT LOCATION LITERALLY 5 MINUTES to Downtown Gatlinburg,the Park & minutes to all area attractions-a posh retreat close to everything with a remote feel away from it all! AND WAIT! YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE YOUR EYES-Lush landscaping complete w/BEARS TO GREET YOU! Each BEAR is a piece of local artwork chain saw carved out of tree trunks! YOUR OWN PHOTO OPPORTUNITY right in front of your cabin-a pinnacle Mt. LeConte backdrop,'Frankie & Star'-our 9' MAMA BEAR & CUB,a whimsical 'BEAR FENCE'-w/5 posts animated differently,'LUCKY STAR'-actually Swingin' On A Star & 'TEDDY'-by the kitchen window sure to put a smile on your face!
Take pleasure in 22' VAULTED CATHEDRAL beamed ceilings,stacked stone gas fireplace,rustic upscale décor,unbelievable details such as tree carved front door,numerous antiques,local artwork,granite countertops & hardwood floors. Witness from any spot in the roomy living areas UNHINDERED MAGNIFICENT VIEWS of Mt. LeConte as far as you can see! Absolutely no rooftops-only mountain after mountain! A one of a kind,unforgettable experience to treat yourself,unwind & indulge in real MOUNTAIN LUXURY!
This 2 story custom built cabin offers 2 floors of entertainment, living area & sleeping accommodations for TEN. Each floor has an ENCLOSED MASTER KING SUITE, stunning SLATE TILE ADJOINING full bathroom, Sofa Sleeper for extra room, TWO separate COVERED DECKS, rockers & outdoor speakers-a PERFECT LOCATION for a family get together, couples getaway, romantic honeymoon or anniversary haven. Rise each morning to a breathtaking mountain view after a cozy nights sleep in down bedding feeling just as if you slept on a cloud & enjoy your evenings taking in SPELLBOUNDING VIEWS relaxing in the HOTTUB located steps away in its own PRIVATE ALCOVE on the downstairs wraparound deck.
With 2 Master Suites equisitely decorated,comfy KING pillowtop beds,suede & leather tassel bedding,hand carved armoire,sleigh suede headboard,dressing bench,full length mirror,closet,27' Flat Screen TV,Cable & DVD/VCR & ADJOINING SLATE TILE BATHROOMS W/EUROSHOWERS & MOUNTAIN ETCHED GLASS & JACUZZI TUB FOR TWO!
GOURMET kitchen-everything at your fingertips-custom cabinets & convenient breakfast bar for extra seating or step outside & find a welcoming flagstone patio grilling area w/a clever stone & boulder picnic table & BBQ GRILL-enjoy your meals at a PERFECT LOCATION & superb views 'On Top of Old Smoky'!
Have it all!! A SEPARATE ENCLOSED MEDIA ROOM w/half bath-State of Art Electronics-60' PLASMA HDTV, SURROUND SOUND(Boom!),DVR, BLU-RAY DVD & comfortable seating for the EXCEPTIONAL HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE..& in the Living Room a relaxing leather queen sleeper sofa, authentic leather & hide RECLINER-50' PLASMA HDTV, SURROUND SOUND,DVR & DVD...& the Game Room a 32' HDTV-A ROOM FOR EVERYONE!! Cable, all PREMIUM CHANNELS & ESPN SPORTS PACKAGE will allow the sports enthusiasts enjoy the game while the kids watch their favorite movie! The YAMAHA CD STEREO allows you to also enjoy music on the decks or in the HOT TUB while others are entertained inside.
Enjoy a spacious LOFT GAME ROOM-games galore to keep you or the kids entertained for hours-POOL TABLE, pub table-wrought iron pub chairs,2 'saddle stools',39 GAME ARCADE-sporting Pac-Man, Donkey Kong,Galaxian & more,32' HD TV,GPS TELESCOPE,ELECTRONIC DARTBOARD,IPOD STEREO,TODDLER WALL GAMES, 2 lazy chairs that double as TWIN beds,bird watcher binoculars,board games, books & dry bar. There's even 'BUCK-THE SINGING DEER' to sing along to your favorites such as 'Friends In Low Places','Sweet Home Alabama'& more!!
This cabin really has it all! For the kid in you there's a 'BEAR FRIEND' inside to keep you company! And for the wee ones the cabin has their very own '3 Little Bears' rocking chair, table, chairs & a charming ROCKING HORSE!
Gaze through the cathedral VAULTED WALL OF GLASS at the stunning mountain vista while playing pool or step outside to the upstairs deck & 'swing' to the music on the PORCH SWING & don't forget the SKY CHAIR to enjoy the delightful sunsets. You will fall in love with this PERFECTLY LOCATED wonderful cabin & the beauty of our Great Smoky Mountains & want to visit again & again and feel like you are SWINGIN' ON A STAR! 'Your Smoky Mountain Dream Log Cabin Awaits You!'
Keywords: Gatlinburg, Log Cabin, Smoky Mountains, Smokies, Smoky Mountain National Park, Smoky Mountain Cabin, Pigeon Forge, Hottub, Media Room, Home Theater, Arcade, Luxury Cabin, Private Cabin, Spectacular View, 2 Master Suites, Sleeps 4-10
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Cathie Britt 504-418-5304 Louisiana, USA)
cabin rental amenities
Property Type
- 2 story cabin
- floor area 2100 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- mountain view
- adventure
- romantic
- family
- away from it all
- historic
- tourist attractions
- sports & activities
- (3) Free Unlimited Long Distance
- air conditioning
- heating
linens provided
- Upscale sheets, towels, pillows, bedding & down comforters
- hair dryer
living room
- More than just a Living Room...vaulted 22' ceilings and spectacular views!!
gas fireplace
- Stack Stone Fireplace with cherrywood vine mantel. Festive Holiday Decorated!
parking for rv/boat/trailer
- Large circular drive
free long distance
- FREE Local & Unlimited Domestic Long Distance.
- broadband access
wireless internet
- FREE High Speed Wireless Internet
- More than adequate parking...flat paved circular drive can accomodate several cars or car with trailer...for our motorcycle friends!!
- washing machine
- clothes dryer
- Stack Stone Fireplace with cherrywood vine mantel. Festive Holiday Decorated!
- Free Unlimited Wifi
- towels provided
- iron & board
parking off street
- Easily accessible paved country roads; large paved circular driveway in front of the cabin with level parking and parking for numerous vehicles AND your own BEARS to greet you!!
- telephone
- dishes & utensils
- coffee maker
- toaster
cooking utensils
- Gourmet pots/pans and cutlery including large gumbo or lobster pot, pine cone decor china, serving platters, wine rack, champagne, red & white wine glasses and wine opener.
catering available
- Food City, a Full Service Grocery, Deli & Pharmacy is located within 2 miles from the cabin along with Wine & Spirits located right across the street from the Grocery and Espi Wines at the foot Glades
- Gourmet Kitchen with Custom Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone and Granite countertops with Eat on Bar w/stools for extra space; Toaster, Coffee Maker, Mixer, Blender, Crock Pot--Literally everything at your fingertips!
- ice maker
- dishwasher
- refrigerator
- freezer
- stove
- microwave
- dining area
Pool / Spa
hot tub
- Located steps away in it's own PRIVATE ALCOVE with Privacy Fencing and 180 Degree Panoramic Stunning Mountain Views complete with outside Stereo Speakers! So very Romantic or a splash of Family Fun!
jetted tub
- 'JACUZZI TUB FOR TWO' in a luxurious all SLATE bathroom with CD stereo & IPOD Port--perfect setting for a romantic honeymoon, anniversary or solitary relaxation!! Enjoy a mountain bubble bath! SPLENDID!!
- hot tub
- Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms 1 half Bath
- bathroom 2: toilet, shower
- bathroom 1: toilet, Large half bath with sink cabinet for storage
- bathroom 1: toilet, shower, jetted tub
- Each Suite is enclosed for privacy and has its own ADJOINING full bathroom--Downstairs bathroom has romantic 'JACUZZI TUB FOR 2!!' AND separate shower with upscale SLATE tile and EuroShower Glass with mountainous etched top; Upstairs bathroom has oversized SLATE tile shower with Bench and EuroShower Glass with mountainous etched top--BOTH BATHROOMS ENTIRELY IN SLATE--FLOORS, COUNTERTOPS AND SHOWERS!! ABSOLUTE LUXURY!! SUPERB!! Half Bath in Media room serves your guests or can be used for extra bedroom when Media Room Sofa Sleeper is converted to bed.
- Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 10, beds for 4-10
- bedroom 1:
- bedroom 2:
- convertible bed(s):
- King size beds (2) Two Master King Suites with comfy pillowtop mattresses, upscale bedding, sheets, pillows & down comforters that will make you feel as if you have slept on a cloud! Each Suite is decorator sheek with Suede Sleigh Bed and Hand Carved Furniture!! Sleep Sofa or Futons (4) 2 Comfortable Queen Sofa Sleepers--BOTH HAVE ADDED UPSCALE MATTRESSES--one in the Living Room and one in the Media Room which is enclosed with half bath & 2 Lazy chairs that convert to full size Twin Beds conveniently located in the Game Room; ALL with upscale sheets and down comforters.
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satellite / cable
- (5) ELITE HOME THEATER ROOM! w/Half Bath & 60' LG Plasma HDMI TV, Surround Sound(BOOM!), 'DVR'! & BLU-RAY DVD--AND!!--50' Samsung Plasma HDMI TV, Surround Sound, 'DVR'! & DVD in Living Room, 32' HDTV in Game Room & Two 27' Flatscreen TV's in each Bedroom with all Premium Channels and ESPN Game Day Sport Package.
- vcr
- Listen to music inside or outside on the decks or in the Hottub
- cd player
- dvd player
- books
game room
- Children's Wall Games...Tic Tac Toe, Crazy People & Mountain Travel, Board games, 39 Game Arcade, Electronic Darts, Buck The Singing Deer!!
- games
music library
- I-Pod Port; MP3 Player Access
pool table
- Full Size Professional Pool Table
- toys
- video library
video game console
- Spacious ALL INCLUSIVE LOFT GAME ROOM with 39 Game ARCADE sporting PacMan, Donkey Kong, Gaxalian and many more, Electronic DARTS, 32' HD Flatscreen TV, GPS Telescope, Toddler Wall Mounted Games such
video games
- 39 Game Arcade including PacMan, Donkey Kong, Galaxian and MORE!!
- television
- lawn / garden
outdoor grill
- Welcoming flagstone patio grilling area w/a clever stone & boulder picnic table & BBQ GRILL-enjoy your meals at a PERFECT LOCATION & superb views 'On Top of Old Smoky'!
deck / patio
- ANOTHER BONUS! Most cabins in the area do not have covered decks--you will have Two separate COVERED decks to protect you from all weather--snow, rain or shine--you will be able to walk out and enjoy both decks with Stunning 180 Degree Views facing the mountains and outdoor speakers and stereo system; main floor downstairs has wrap around deck with two stairway exits, bench, sky chair, picnic table, pub table & chairs, rockers & Hot Tub private alcove; Upstairs has rockers, porch swing and children's table & chair
pets considered
- 20 pounds and below; $50 pet fee per furry friend for cleaning, etc.
- children welcome
- non smoking only
limited accessibility
- 5 Step Stairs at entry to get in to Cabin; thereafter the first floor area is accessible and doors large enough to accomodate.
- minimum age limit for renters
- pets considered
- Notes
- LOTS OF BONUSES!! NUMEROUS AMENITIES: ENCLOSED ELITE MEDIA ROOM 60' LG Plasma HDTV, Surround Sound(BOOM!),DVR! & BLU-RAY DVD..in Living Room 50' SAMSUNG Plasma HDTV, Surround Sound, DVR! & DVD, CD Stereo, Authentic Hide & Hair Recliner & SPACIOUS GAME ROOM--POOL table, 32' HDTV, CD Stereo, Vaulted Wall of Glass for View, GPS Telescope, Electronic DARTS, Dry Bar, Board Games, Books, Birdwatcher Binoculars, BUCK 'The Singing Deer', Rocking Horse & Rocking Chair, Toddler Wall Games, Toy Box, Children's Table & Chairs, Sky Chair, Porch Swing, HDTV every room w/DVD/VCR & Premium Channels, Gourmet Kitchen, Jaccuzi Tub for Two--CD Stereo & IPOD Port & 2 Slate Tile Bathrooms w/EuroShower Glass & mountainous etched top, rustic upscale decor', local artwork, antiques, pinecone stain glass window, tree carved front door, cabin 'BEAR FRIEND', lush landscaping w/flagstone BBQ area, flagstone & boulder picnic table, large circular driveway, & don't forget the best!-YOUR OWN BEARS TO GREET YOU!
activities and attractions in Gatlinburg Tennessee
- churches
- cinemas
- museums
- recreation center
- theme parks
- water parks
- live theater
- restaurants
- winery tours
- zoo
- health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- boating
- scenic drives
- outlet shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- antiquing
- gambling casinos
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- snowboarding
- rock climbing
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- ski privileges optional
- rafting
- mountain climbing
- hiking
- hunting big game
- hunting small game
- ice skating
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- skiing
- golf
- water skiing
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- cycling
- fishing
- hunting
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"When I first came to Sun Microsystems in 1996, I came because I wanted to do OS development," says Solaris developer Bryan Cantrill, adding that at that time most other OS vendors had already given up the race to Microsoft. "There was only one vendor whose Windows NT strategy was to beat NT, and that was Sun."
As luck would have it, that strategy worked. Solaris emerged from the Unix wars victorious and gave Microsoft a beating in the server market to boot, only to be eclipsed by a dark horse contender from the world of open source. Today the Linux buzz continues unabated, but Sun plans to keep innovating.
"We have always believed that you can innovate in the operating system uniquely," Cantrill says.
Although Sun's latest enhancements might not steal the limelight from Linux in the mainstream press, Solaris arguably remains the only source of innovation in the enterprise Unix market.
"When you look at Solaris 10, if you were to characterize the innovations that are there, none of them are really changing the programming model for applications," says Solaris developer Michael Shapiro. Instead, "the operating system is empowering people to do something with the software that they already had or the ideas that they already had of how to solve problems."
Take DTrace, for example, the dynamic tracing framework that ships with Solaris 10. With it, administrators have unprecedented views into the inner workings of software, allowing them to diagnose problems, not through isolated test scenarios, but in the production environment. That capability will be vital as the trend toward complex, componentized software environments continues, Cantrill says.
Another new feature, Predictive Self-Healing, fundamentally changes the way a system reports and responds to error conditions. "If you had a piece of DRAM memory that went bad, we would be able to isolate that problem, ... figure out what process was using that memory, kill that process, restart the service, ... and then also offline that chunk of memory from being used, and keep the system running," Shapiro says.
Linux may be catching up to where Solaris was years ago, but ideas and technologies such as these prove the Solaris engineers are still an enclave of OS innovation.

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The counterpart to Phobos, and the other namesake climb of this cliff, Deimos is an excellent steep climb with a lot of hands/fists/OW crack. It has a bit of a reputation as being hard, burly, and with less than perfect protection. I found none of these to be particularly true. The climb is truly a bit atypical for Tuolumne, being more reminiscent of Valley crack climbs with lots of wideness and flares. But after the first 30 feet, the rock is excellent, there is pro wherever you want it, and the offwidth is pretty tame and easily stemmed or face-climbed around. Phobos is maybe a slightly better climb (mostly just because of the awesome handcracks), but Deimos is still well worth climbing.
Approach: Deimos is at the far right (east) end of the cliff, roughly 300 meters from the top of the approach trail. There is a decent climber trail along the base of the cliff; just follow it past Blues Riff and Goldfinger and around a corner. The trail stops at a steep gold- and black-streaked wall with an obvious crack system. This is Deimos. There is a brief scramble up some blocks to reach the base of the route, but it is really no big deal, despite its reputation as a stopper "5.8 chimney boulder problem"
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Design consortium Lightswitch announced that highly respected industry veteran Chris Medvitz has joined their team. Medvitz has been designing theatrical, corporate, and concert event lighting for well over a decade. With a degree from the University of California, San Diego, he was a staff lighting designer for The Obie Company, director of lighting design at the Juice Creative division of The George P. Johnson Company, and has been working as an independent designer for a number of years.
Medvitz's corporate client list is extensive, with companies such as Acura, Chrysler, Hummer, Infiniti, Jeep, Lexus, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nissan, Orange County Philharmonic Society, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Samsung, Sebastian International, and Toyota making use of his talents. Theatrical credits include various productions for the Newport Theater Arts Center, Long Beach Playhouse, Theaterfaire for Children, Irvine Barclay Theater, and Opera Pacific.
Recently Medvitz has broadened into creative and visual direction, designing product launches for Nissan and Infiniti, co-creative directing Microsoft's Xbox launch in 2001, and co-creating the groundbreaking Nissan Z Tour. He has designed shows for Lionel Richie's 2000 and 2001 tours and Paulina Rubio's 2001 concerts in Mexico City, Miami, and Los Angeles.
"I am very excited about joining the Lightswitch team. I've known John, Norm, Brad and Howard for several years, and have always admired their work and way of doing business," Medvitz says. "Over the last two years I've had the pleasure of working closely with them on several projects and have had a great time and a lot of fun while striving to deliver lighting design of the highest level of excellence. I look forward to being able to provide the expanded services the Lightswitch family can bring to my existing clients as well as bringing whatever I can to the team."


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Walter P. Chrysler Museum Cruise nights came to a close for the 2009 season with another nice turnout last Thursday after the rain passed on through.
Their were 6 cruise nights at the Chrysler museum this summer and like any outdoor event the weather is a major factor.
Out of the 6 cruise nights 3 were effected by the rains. But the 3 that were nice evenings the classic cruisers were out in full force! One evening had 280 plus vehicles..a great turnout!
People come to show off their pride and joy, meet friends and make new ones. And how many cruise nights have a fantastic museum to roam around in also, plus great food and music! So if you were not able to make one of the cruise nights this year at the Chrysler museum don't miss out next year!
During our final cruise night the CEMA (Chrysler Employee Motorsport Association) Club at Chrysler became part of the Adopt-A-Car Program by choosing to adopt the beautiful 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible. CEMA Club VP Lori Emerling along with many of the members presented a check to become part of the new Adopt-a-Vehicle program. We felt it was a great program and it just make sense to us to support this new program. We would encourage other car clubs and individuals to become a proud sponsor also.
Through the generous donation of money, groups and individuals can proudly support the care and maintenance of not only their chosen adopted vehicle, but the total vintage vehicle collection belonging to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.
CEMA Club VP Lori Emerling (R) presenting a check to W.P. Chrysler Museum Director Jim Woorten and Senior Manager Lori Pinter, become part of the new Adopt-a-Vehicle program, CEMA chose the beautiful 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible.
The CEMA Club at Chrysler has been a supporter of the museum from early on and they made a $1000 dollar donation to Walter P. Chrysler Museum Foundation from proceeds from this years 20th Annual CEMA Charity Car Show that was held June 13th.


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Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur pulled himself out of start because of a sore back
Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur said he pulled himself out of today's start against the Winnipeg Jets because of a sore back that was bothering him in pre-game warm-ups.
"My back was a little sore the last few games," he said after the Devils' 4-2 loss to the Jets. "Yesterday, I guess, sitting on the bench the whole game (in Washington) didn't really help. Today, I thought it was going to be fine. It was just warm-up didn't feel good enough. It didn't feel 100 percent, so I decided to pull myself out."
Neither Brodeur nor head coach Pete DeBoer seemed to think the injury is anything serious. DeBoer said Brodeur would have tests done on his back Monday, though.
The Devils don't play again until Thursday night in Winnipeg.
"From everything I'm told, I'm not concerned," DeBoer said.
"Everything should be fine," Brodeur said. "I don't think it's a big deal. I don't think anybody around here is worried about it."
Then again, Brodeur and DeBoer both thought Brodeur would be OK to play today. And Brodeur is 40 years old and missed time each of the last two seasons because of injuries.
He missed six games in October of last season with a right shoulder injury that occurred when he landed awkwardly after making a diving save against the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 18, 2011.
During the 2010-11 season, Brodeur missed 10 games - over two layoffs -- because of a bruised right elbow and an additional four games with a sprained MCL in his right knee.
Brodeur said his back felt "a little stiff still" after today's game.
"At least we've got three days to figure out what to do to get it better," he said
Brodeur said he had played a few games already with the back soreness after he first hurt it in "a practice or something."
"I tweaked it a little bit," Brodeur said. "It was fine. It was no biggie. I was able to play a few games and just kind of treated it and it got worse and worse a little bit."
Still, he went on the ice for warm-ups thinking he'd be able to play.
"I felt pretty good," he said. "I just didn't feel strong enough to be able to handle if somebody would have hit me or I had to stretch out like crazy."
"I felt right up until he warmed up that he was playing and he tweaked something in warm-up and couldn't go," DeBoer said.
Johan Hedberg made his first home start of the season in Brodeur's place. Brodeur said if something had happened to Hedberg during the game, he could have come in the game if needed.
"No doubt about that." Brodeur said.
Brodeur said he has never had problems with his back previously.
"It's one of the things that just happened, I guess."
When I asked Brodeur if he's going to see a doctor Monday, he said he would talk to the training staff tonight first.
"I've got to see them and see what they say," he said. "I'm going to follow what my trainers tell me to do."


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House committee to grill ousted IRS chief
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress this morning holds its first hearing on the extra scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status.
The Republican-run House Ways and Means Committee will question Steven Miller, who was acting IRS director until he resigned Wednesday. Also testifying is J. Russell George, the Treasury inspector general for tax administration.
In a new report, George concludes that the IRS office in Cincinnati improperly singled out tea party and other conservative groups for tougher treatment when they sought tax-exempt status. The report says the practice began in March 2010 and lasted more than 18 months.
Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the IRS, as has President Barack Obama.
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ckeller825 4 years
Does anybody remember when Cindy Crawford used to do House of Style on MTV, or maybe she was on a episode of it back in the early 90s...I'll never forget her saying she wore a size 6-8. Granted, a size 6-8 back then is probably different from today's size 6-8. Anyway, I would definitely fall into the plus-sized category in the modeling world, considering I'm 5'9" @ 34-28-39, which is a few inches shy of Crystal Renn's measurements, but that I still can wear a size 4-6. Crazytown!
4 years
This could have been done so much more interesting if they'd actually used plus size models as in BIG woman and not just another normal and healthy-looking girl. I mean; we see normal sized girls wearing designer clothes everywhere anyway =)
4 years
how is plus-sized a 6-8 for models? i never understood that. do they have a different set of sizes b/c i know plenty of size 6/8's and she's a bit bigger than them. is it just that the camera adds pounds? gorgeous woman though for sure. i think she's lost weight though b/c she looked bigger in the past. either that or they photoshopped it which goes against their point but whatever. she looks beautiful
4 years
PLUS- SIZED??? that woman has a normal size, a real woman size. she looks pretty awesome and hot !
biarose 4 years
cnyc1a - is that you with Lady GaGa?
dootsie 4 years
I think it's important to note that the "normal-sized" models tend to run between sizes 00-2. "Plus-sized" models tend to run sizes 6-8. It's thus important to note that they make these clothes in a size that fit the plus-sized model, but not an actual plus-sized person. It's shocking how few designer labels carry plus-sized clothing. It's each company's prerogative, of course, but I think it's worth noting that it's likely that none of these clothes exist in a size 12, let alone a size 20.
cnyc1a 4 years
I think both women look sexy . Size 0 to Size 16. I don't think fashion is made for obese women but why should it be. Fashion isn't made with just one kind of particular woman. It's about personality and interpretation. Women choose to be fat just like they choose to be skinny just like they choose to be fashionable or not. If you eat to the point where McDonald's is your choice of meal for 365 days expect a tire or two. Just like if you choose to to not eat and only live off of caffeine and alcohol expect an emaciated disgusting look. Personally I want to see women with an athletic , toned body that shows you need to work hard and be conscious of yourself with a healthy lifestyle.
SweetFirefly 4 years
I agree that Crystal Renn doesn't look plus size at all. Sure she looks bigger than the other model, but that's because the other model is impossibly thin. It's a sad, sad world when Crystal is considered "plus size" in these pics. What does that make the other model? "Average size"????
frenjalibi 4 years
They both look great. However, I don't get the point of pitting them against each other. It's like a pose off. Why can't they just feature all sizes throughout the magazine in different pictorials? Is it supposed to be really "cutting edge" that they featured both "plus size" (ha ha) and regular sized models in pictorial?
sayhk 4 years
PLUS SIZED WOMAN?!?!?!?! R u kidding me? She is a normal sized woman! What is happening to this world?!
plasticine1 4 years
crystal's pictures look a lot more interesting to me. i cant believe designers call themselves "artists" and fail to see the creative opportunity in using different sized women for designing clothing.
ticamorena 4 years
Crystal Renn is HAWTT!! Fashion is complicated because it has aesthetic, business, consumer and artistic aspects to it, so changing just one element (the size of the models) won't address the myriad of perjudices we see on the runway...the lack of diversity in terms of ethnicity or race, and even height, age or gender (the business is def not equally between guys and girls)...thankfully something that's become slightly more democratic is availability in terms of price (through e-bay, thrifting etc)
Zivanod 4 years
I don't know what this proves accept that clothes that hang off of rail thin models can be worm by normal sized tall women. Where is the real plus sized women?
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AF Southern California Chapter Reaches New Population With the Program De Manejo Personal De La Arthritis (Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program)
Outreach Into the Chatham and North Lawndale Communities of Greater Chicago
Rural and Plain Communities Targeted for Outreach in Indiana
Indiana Finds Success in Reaching the African-American Population
AF Michigan Chapter Reaches Out to the Jewish Communities of Detroit
AF New York Chapter Offers Self-Help and Exercise Classes to Spanish-Speaking Communities
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AF Southern California Chapter Reaches New Population With the Program De Manejo Personal De La Arthritis (Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program)
- The purpose of this program was to increase the number of bilingual/bicultural Hispanic promotoras (community-based lay health educators) who could become instructors and trainers for the Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program.
- The chapter targeted a low-income, medically underserved, Spanish-speaking population. This group is often unable to participate in traditional self-help programs due to language barriers.
- Through a collaborative effort among three chapter branches (AF, Orange County, Inland Empire and Greater Los Angeles Area Chapters), the Spanish program was offered at no cost or reduced cost to the target population.
- In January 2005, a Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program instructor training was held for 20 new instructors. In June 2005, the first -ever Spanish Train – the – Trainer workshop was held for 13 people.
- To find partnering agencies, the three branch's program staff canvassed their communities via phones, meetings, etc. Community partners that were enlisted to host the AF program included churches, senior centers, schools and health care clinics.
- The site partners helped to recruit participants, using radio interviews, newspaper, flyers, etc.
- Roles and responsibilities were negotiated and documented through collaborative site agreements and verbal agreements. These were arranged by branch program staff and emphasized instructor trainings. Instructors were recruited by working with sites and networking opportunities with promotoras.
- The chapter has sustained the program sites by training the Spanish program instructors to do other programs. For example, the chapter has enlisted instructors for Spanish versions of the AF Exercise Program and the Tai Chi program.
- Within six months of training, the new instructors led 16 six-week courses throughout Southern California and reached approximately 232 participants. Among Spanish-speaking participants, 175 completed the program.
- The chapters found new site partners who are willing to offer additional AF programs and also had some participants join in the Arthritis Walk.
- Three of the newly trained Trainers have led trainings to date.
- The chapters tapped into a market that the AF has not traditionally served and made programs widely available by building an infrastructure.
Key Learnings/ Tips
- Securing funding from the state California Arthritis Partnership Program provided needed resources to build the program.
- Selecting the right staff who can maneuver in the targeted community is essential to the success of the program.
- Utilize the AF branch staff's knowledge of communities and best practices to streamline efforts and take advantage of existing knowledge.
Additional success in reaching special populations:
- Through NAAP grants, the chapter tapped into the African American population in Los Angeles and developed programs that still exist. For example, the chapter provided training of new leaders for the AF Exercise Program and hired a part-time community liaison for this community.
- The chapter offered the AF Self-Help Program to two Native American community tribes through a partnership through a medical center, enlisted a volunteer community liaison and implemented exercise programs that still exist.
For further information, see the CDC Spanish Report and Presentation
Contact: Mireya Pena/AF Southern California Chapter/323-954-5760 x 246
Outreach Into the Chatham and North Lawndale Communities of Greater Chicago
- The chapter's goals included increasing quality and years of healthy life and to eliminate health disparities through increasing awareness of AF services and programs to underserved and socio-economically challenged areas.
- The AF Greater Chicago Chapter determined that two neighborhoods, Chatham and North Lawndale, would be the focus of outreach based on health surveys done by partnering local institutions. Evidence showed high prevalence of arthritis in these areas.
- Examples of previous outreach in these communities include dissemination of the CDC Physical Activity Campaign, dissemination of general information on arthritis and AF programs and presentations about AF and arthritis. There is also continued presence in these communities by offering seminars and health fairs.
- The chapter designated a devoted staff person and representative of the targeted population to coordinate outreach efforts within these communities.
- The chapter largely collaborated with faith-based communities, but also worked with libraries, senior centers, community centers, etc.
- The chapter partnered with the Sinai Institute for Urban Health to gather data and gain access to the North Lawndale community. The chapter has a good relationship with an epidemiologist working there.
- The chapter also partnered with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to gather data and gain access to the Chatham community.
- Positive relationships with rheumatologists in the Chicago area provided additional access into these communities.
- An ongoing partnership with Sinai Health System will include additional programming funded through an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant.
- The chapter implemented the AF Exercise Program at six subsidized senior housing facilities in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Aging.
- The AF Self-Help Program was implemented at the North Lawndale Christian Center and the YMCA in Chatham.
- Classes were held for free or at reduced cost via grants from the IDPH.
- Additional program collaborations are being explored.
Key Learnings/ Tips
- Having a staff person devoted to implementing activities within these underserved communities is critical to the success of the program.
- Collaborations with the Sinai Institute and the Rehabilitation Institute provided rich source of data and entry into the communities. See the Web site for copies of the data reports.
- Collaboration with the Illinois Department of Health provided needed seed money.
Also see the chapter's Chatham Report and North Lawndale Report community profile reports.
Contact: Michele Pfeilschifter/AF Greater Chicago Chapter/312-372-2080 x27
Rural and Plain Communities Targeted for Outreach in Indiana
Note: This example does not involve the AF Life Improvement Series Programs, but it does illustrate how to develop materials that are relevant to a rural population and how to involve relevant agencies in information dissemination activities
- The chapter disseminated culturally sensitive brochures about arthritis called "Agriculture and Arthritis" (for rural populations) and "Plain Facts about Arthritis" (for Amish communities).
- The chapter partnered with Purdue University's Breaking New Ground Resource Center. Working with a land grant based university allowed the AF easier access to the rural communities in Indiana.
- The funding was made possible by an AgrAbility partnership grant linking Purdue University's, Indiana's Extension Services and the AF. AgrAbility links extension services through land grants to land grant based universities.
- The Extension Services helped to disseminate information to the targeted communities by utilizing resources like local libraries, local physicians, and local weed and feed stores where many people living in the rural communities buy farming supplies and equipment.
- In 2007, the chapter released a new DVD entitled "Gaining Ground on Arthritis, Managing Arthritis in the Agricultural Workplace." The DVD was also developed in partnership with Purdue University.
- The program increased reach to rural communities that do not have adequate access to health information.
- The AF and Purdue University brought the information to the targeted population through means that were easier for the target population to access.
- The brochure was not technical and is easily readable. Other chapters and agencies across the country have contacted the chapter for information on obtaining the brochure.
- Information to the Plain community and farming communities was disseminated to approximately 14,000 people nationwide.
Key Learnings/ Tips
- Effective communication among the partners regarding the direction of the project is essential.
- Having one person manage the project provides consistency.
- Allow enough time to see the project done well. The brochure was published in 2004, but the partnership started in 2002.
- Linking with an agra-based agency allowed the chapter to gain access to the Plain and rural communities.
Contact: Jenny Conder-Haskamp/AF Indiana Chapter/317-879-0321 x206
Indiana Finds Success in Reaching the African-American Population
Note: This example shows how you can build relationships within a specific population using health promotion activities. Such activities can help you get your foot in the door so that, as appropriate, you can later provide the more intensive AF Life Improvement Series Programs.
- The AF Indiana Chapter approached president of the Community Centers of Indiana about reaching the population served in the centers to increase arthritis awareness.
- The chapter received small funding, from a local foundation (~$20,000)
- The project lasted for four years.
- The chapter put together training for presenters who already worked in the community centers. At the training, topics like inclusiveness, ways to deal and how to empathize with participants who may be dealing with external pressures (economic, societal, etc.) were covered.
- The chapter polled community centers to find out what information they wanted to hear at presentations.
- The presentations were offered in the evening and included topics such as nutrition, Arthritis 101, Osteoarthritis, RA, Kids & Arthritis (geared to aged 30-50 yr)
- The chapter targeted two sets of the population: a) Aged 30-50 yrs. b) Aged 50+ years
- The centers served mostly African American audiences
- The chapter provided the program for free.
- The chapter offered child care within the centers during the programs.
- The attendees were offered small incentives. For example, the AF hosted five programs at each center, so attendees had a chance to enter their name in a drawing for a door prize using a card that was hole-punched after every program. They got incentives if attended all programs.
- The participants had food and goodie bags at each program.
- Community centers helped with marketing by using flyers, PSAs and newsletters at community centers and the AF.
Key Learnings/ Tips
- Relationship cultivation is key. The chapter had the relationship with the president of the Community Centers of Indiana. He, in turn, had relationships with each of the executive directors of the centers, which helped the implementation of the programs.
- Presenters were careful not to stereotype groups attending the programs.
Contact: Marva Stanford Chief Field Operations- AF National email@example.com
AF Michigan Chapter Reaches Out to the Jewish Communities of Detroit
- The initiative was called L'Chaim: Living the Good Life with Arthritis, designed to reach out to Jewish population, currently underserved by AF, in the Oakland Community in suburban Detroit.
- The major source of grant funding was from the Jewish Fund. The Jewish Fund was approached by the chapter for a two year grant.
- Program sites and agencies were contacted separately such as synagogues, Jewish Aging Services, National Council of Jewish Women, Jewish Federation
- The chapter hired a part-time coordinator who was Jewish with grant funds.
- The chapter offered the AF Exercise Program, AF Aquatic Program, Tai Chi from the AF, and the AF Self-Help Program at various sites.
- The chapter recruited two AF Self-Help Program leaders to be trained from the Jewish communities to lead the Russian-speaking groups.
- The chapter delivered 13 AF Self-Help classes in various sites, including two in Russian.
- The chapter started AF Aquatic Programs at two Jewish community centers.
- The chapter offered the Tai Chi for Arthritis program at eight locations, including a class for Orthodox Jewish women and a class at a day care center for people with dementia.
Key Learnings Tips
- Be flexible with the plan.
- Have a dedicated staff person for the project.
- It DID NOT work well to translate AF Self-Help Program materials directly from English to Russian. For example, the leader reads the English manual and translates it as she is leading the group. So, the chapter obtained permission from Stanford University to adapt the materials and used grant funds to formally translate the leader's manual and participants material.
- Allowing enough time to build trust took much more time than anticipated with this community since this was first formal approach by the chapter into the Jewish communities, because of cultural differences, and because this community is accustomed to relying on other Jewish agencies for resources.
Additional success in reaching an African American population:
- The chapter conducted an eight-year program called Arthritis Awareness Urban Outreach from 1995 through 2003.
- The program reached 1199 participants.
- The chapter received funding for first five years from various sources.
- The chapter delivered AF Self-Help Program at 70 churches of all denominations, three senior centers and two senior residences in Detroit.
- The project coordinator was a retired African American nurse. She was instrumental in getting the church personnel to buy into the program.
- The church recruited program leaders. People from the congregation and retired nurses were recruited to team to co-teach. The church also handled marketing and registrations.
- The chapter was able to get a key minister to support the project who convened a meeting with other ministers in the target area learn about the programs.
- All classes and leader trainings were free.
- Program leaders were paid a small stipend.
See: Arthritis Awareness Urban Outreach project summary
Contact – Barbara Spreitzer-Berent /AF Michigan Chapter/248-649-2891 x 224
AF New York Chapter Offers Self-Help and Exercise Classes to Spanish-Speaking Communities
- The chapter piloted this initiative in two boroughs. They made connections with the community boards within the two boroughs that helped the chapter with community data and linking them to other local community /social services organizations.
- The project was supported by funds from Pfizer.
- The chapter trained 25 new bilingual promotores to deliver either the Spanish Arthritis Self-Management Program or the AF Exercise Program. The promotores were recruited through community boards/local social services organizations and other community agencies. The chapter's Patient Services Committee also assisted in identifying instructors.
- Pre- and post-tests were administered to all course participants during the first and last sessions.
- The chapter created an extensive marketing campaign to disseminate information about the programs including Arthritis Sundays and distributed Spanish language materials at health fairs, community events, physicians' offices, clinics, etc.
- The programs targeted Spanish-speaking populations in five boroughs.
- In 2005-2006, the chapter conducted 22 Spanish disease management courses at 19 different community sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Westchester.
- The chapter worked with eight coalitions, some serving Spanish speaking populations, as partners to implement the programs throughout the targeted communities
- In 2005-06, the chapter recruited and trained 25 new bilingual promotores and reached more than 300 class participants.
- Since the beginning of outreach efforts in 2000, more than 1400 people have attended 129 classes at 81 sites.
- The program had a very low attrition rate.
- Out of the group of promotores, some became program trainers.
Key Learnings/ Tips
- Recruiting and training the promotores is crucial to coalition building efforts in the Spanish-speaking communities.
- It is crucial to engage in coalition building.
- Take programs to where people naturally congregate in the communities.
- Devote a staff person to the initiative.
- You must obtain buy-in from community and promotores and stay involved in the community and with the instructors.
- The key is getting people to the first class.
- The chapter initially immersed itself in targeted communities.
- Make the right contacts in the community.
- Word of mouth is very important.
Also see the Spanish evaluation report
Contact – Helen Levine /AF New York Chapter/ 212-984-8710
Partnership with Extension Services Provides AF Programs in Rural Counties in Tennessee
- The AF Tennessee Chapter began a partnership with the University of Tennessee Extension Services in 2001 with the assistance of the Tennessee Department of Health Arthritis Program Director.
- They began offering the AF Self-Help Program and later trained AF Exercise Program instructors.
- This was a statewide system approach to delivering the AF programs throughout the state using trained extension services educators.
- Since 2005, more than 200 people have participated in the AF Self-Help Program.
- The partnership has reached participants in 50 counties in Tennessee with the AF Self-Help, AF Exercise and AF Tai Chi Programs.
- Since 2005, 55 Extension agents (out of a possible 100) have been trained and are in the process of becoming certified.
- The UT Extension Services added information to their Web site about the AF and the AF programs. See http://fcs.tennessee.edu/healthsafety/tnaep.htm
Key Learnings Tips
- Get the buy-in of the directors or the right person at the agency or head of the partnership.
- Show data of measurable behavioral modifications for participants in the AF Self-Help Program.
- Coordinate AF trainings exclusively for the Extension Services agents.
- Forge a strong relationship with the State Arthritis Program Director.
- Be flexible, and work within the structure and organization of the partners.
- Make it simple for extensive service agents to incorporate their work as AF program leaders into their existing plan of work.
- Require consistent follow up from everybody involved.
Contact: Carrie Thompson/AF Tennessee Chapter/615-254-6795


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Is it possible to short a venture capital firm?
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Will Al Gore make the KPCB folks give up their private jets and fly commercial? Oh wait, he doesn't fly commercial, he hops on the Google jets.
Wait until the first IPO with Gore goes public, watch it pop up for a couple months and then short it.
on Nov 12, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Seriously, you can't expect a Nobel prize winner, former Vp and senator to go tooling around the country in a Tom Hanks Prius, or a Forrest Gump walkathon, or even, perish the thought, public transportation to spread the gospel. Secret service would have a serious case of the runs.
His new partners at KPCB would have to find a biojetfuel supplier or
just use their secret star power(a new energy source?) to stay safely above the masses.
This begs the question, why shouldn't all those V.C's and presidential aspirants settle for the President's annual salary, no options or fringes? Just a plain old working man's salary. Seems good enough for the rest of us to get by on limited means.


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Backup Software Issue using HyperV
Hi guys,
I've tried the following:
Microsoft DPM
Both seem to take my Linux VMs offline on a HyperV Box. We used Rsync before and we are considering going back to that for the Linux VMs.
I'd like to know if there is any backup software that works well with HyperV Linux VMs and does not take them offline or pause them when doing a backup? Also must not be too pricey
May 23, 2013, 01:53 #2
You should be able to backup those VMs without taking them offline...using that software.
Make sure Hyper-V VSS Writer is functioning.
And you might need this: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/down....aspx?id=29991Logic without the fatal effects.
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We look forward to seeing you on 8-11 April 2013 in Medellin, Colombia at Convention Center Hotel Intercontinental for the Latin American Geosciences Student Conference.
Join the Latin American Geosciences Student Conference and colleagues from industry, Universities and academia in Medellin to discuss exciting developments in oil, mineral deposits and research. Medellin, April 2013 will feature invited and submitted talks on topics that represent the leading edge of research and exploration, as well as poster presentations, exhibits, numerous short courses and field trips. Students and young professionals are encouraged to attend.
Please, Click Here!
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Los cursos cortos pre-evento se llevaran a cabo en la Universidad Eafit
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Salón 102: Curso> Basin and Petroleum Systems Modeling: Technology and Applications for Petroleum Exploration Risk and Resources Assessments. By: Bjorn Wygrala and Jaron Lelijveld. Sáb 6 - 7 Abril- Medellín 2013
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Salon 102: Curso > AVO and Inversion - Quick look and Tutorial. By: Jaime Checa. Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Salon 103: Curso > Fluid inclusions and stable isotopesBy: Prof. Dr. Roberto Perez Xavier. Date: Saturday and Sunday. April 6-7, 2013
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Casa del Sol at Lake Travis in Lake Travis
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type Cottage
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 900 - $ 1,100 / week
vacation rental description
Welcome to Casa del Sol, at Lake Travis. We are a small B&B with a laid-back Southwestern flavor.
The romantic Lavender Suite has a private entrance from the deck with a beautiful picture window view of a green valley and Lake Travis.
The Living Room has a leather couch that folds out into a queen bed. There is a fireplace, and Mexican pine dining table that seats 6 or 8.
Free Wi-Fi with plenty of room to spread out.
The bedroom has a Queen Bed with a Canopy that overlooks the private deck, and view of Lake Travis. Private full bath, microwave, and small refrigerator.
Step out onto the secluded patio and deck for a view of Lake Travis. Or soak in the in-deck hot tub, swim in the pool, read & relax in the hammock, or even get an on-site massage on the deck, or in your room.
Relax and read to the sound of the pool and pond fountains. There is a small meditation garden , a gazebo, lots of bird feeders, bird baths, and birds, birds, birds!!! The flavor is relaxed, romantic, secluded, green and peaceful.
Pets allowed on prior approval.
Smoking outside only.
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property availability
- dates with deals
- unavailable dates
Last modified on 08-28-2014 at 3:17 PM.
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Cata Low
cottage rental amenities
- Pool
- In-deck hot tub
- Hair dryers
- Free wi-fi
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Fire pit area with seating
- Gazebo
- Pond with fountain
- Birdbaths everywhere!
- Deck with rocking chairs and Hammock
- CD and DVD players
- DVDs
- Coffee/Tea facilities
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Ironing Board and Iron
- On Site:
- BBQ grill
- Board games
- Copier
- Fax Machine
- Kayaks for rent
activities and attractions in Lake Travis Texas
- Volente Beach Water Park
- Antique Shopping on South Congress, downtown Austin
- Art Galleries in Austin
- South by SouthWest
- Beach at Lake Travis, 2 minutes away at Mansfield Dam Park
- One World Theatre
- Austin City Limits
- Sixth Street Music Venues
- Hudson's on the Bend 5 Star Restaurant
- Oasis Restaurant with a zillion decks for dinner, and sunset!
- Oasis Restaurant with Salsa music and outdoor dancing Sundays
- Flores for great Mexican food!
- State Capitol
- Movie Theaters
- Hill Country Galleria Mall 8 minutes away
- Austin Children's Museum
- Museums
- Zilker Park Hike and Bike Trail
- Tamaguchi Botanical Gardens
- Barton Springs
- Krauze Springs
- Hamilton Pool
- Area Wineries
- Zilker Park Train ride for kids
- Mansfield Dam County Park for swimming
- Lake Austin Spa!!
- The Crossing's Spa
- The Crossing's workshops
- Kayak rental on site
- Kayak trips from Mansfield Dam to Lake Austin Spa ( 2 hours)
- Outlet Stores on I-H 35 north and south
- Performing Theater
- Picnic areas
- Colorado River 2 minutes away
- Gold courses
vacation rental rates
- Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Amex & Discover accepted
- 2 night minimum on weekends and holidays. (Fri. & Sat. or Sat. & Sun.
- 7 day cancellation notice for most stays.
- 14 day cancellation notice for holidays or anything over 3 nights
- Full payment for cancellations not within specified period
- Credit card deposit taken at time of reservation.
Cata Low
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Lake Travis
- Lake Travis swimming & boating
- Sixth Street; Music Music Music!
- South Congress shops (SoCo)
- Zilker Park & Barton Springs
- Tons of festivals and outdoor stuff!
Top things to do on a budget
- Swimming in Lake Travis
- Swimming in our pool!
- Hanging out in our hot tub!
- Kayak trip from the dam to Lake Austin Spa
- Krauze Springs & Hamilton Pool
Top things to do with a family
- Lake Travis swimming & boating
- Sunset dinner on the deck at the Oasis Restaurant
- Barton Springs & Zilker Park. Train ride for kids.
- Austin Children's Museum
- Krauze Springs!
Cata Low , owner


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More on JK Rowling Contribution to Kids' Night In Three Book for CharityJ.K. Rowling
Previously we told of you comments made by author Jessica Adams on her website regarding a contribution from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to Kids' Night In Three, a compilation book edited by Adams for charity. The earlier remarks read: "Also on the charity book
front we're really excited to have J.K.Rowling on board for Kids' Night
In Three, which debuts in October. It's the next in the 'Night' series
which I've been editing with various gorgeous individuals since 1999." Today, Ms. Adams emailed with a clarification on the contribution from JKR, noting that that the contribution is not a new piece, but rather: "Along with other VIP guests, she has chosen her favourite poem to share
with us - which we're thrilled to reproduce in the collection.The favourite poem J.K.Rowling has chosen previously appeared in a UK anthology called Poems for Refugee." Proceeds from the sale of Kids' Night In Three will benefit the War Child charity; more info on that found here.
Thanks Jessica!


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In May, 2010, the NIH held a planning workshop to develop strategies for headache research and to identify consensus areas for focused research. Now, 18 months later, the meeting proceedings and recommendations of the workshop have finally appeared in a report, "Opportunities and Priorities for Headache Research." A brief 2-page update attached to the report also details federal responses to date to the Workshop discussions and recommendations.
These responses include:
- NIH funding of a large comparative effectiveness clinical trial to study pediatric migraine preventative medications. This trial addresses a major problem never before studied. (It will be the topic of an upcoming full HeadNotes entry.)
- Sponsorship of five further meetings. Three workshops were devoted to pain conditions other than headache (chronic fatigue syndrome, TMJ, and vulvodynia). The fourth workshop, a 5-hour conference held last June 1st, was devoted to "Advancing Translational Headache Meeting". The fifth workshop on grant opportunities and writing skills was also held in June at the American Headache Society Annual Meeting.
- Announcement of the FDA "Analgesic Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks (ACTTION). This is a public-private partnership initiative to improve and expedite development of new analgesics.
- Announcement of the "NIH Pain Consortium Centers of Excellence in Pain Education." This initiative is intended to develop curricular tools to facilitate pain education for health professionals at multiple levels of training.
- Announcement of an initiative to develop common data elements (CDEs) for standardization of data collection across clinical trials for headache disorders. This initiative is intended to permit greater ease of design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies.
These initiatives and developments are very welcome and represent significant progress towards improving the context and environment for performing research.
However, what is still lacking is a commitment by NIH, aside from the pediatric trial, to increase funding of actual research on headache disorders. More than sufficient concrete suggestions are contained in the workshop report to form the bases for NIH programs that are critical to jump-starting headache research and training. Where are the specifically funded initiatives (e.g. Request for Applications, Program Announcements) to follow-through on the outcomes of the workshop? A tremendous amount must be done and too few resources are currently devoted to the effort.
Furthermore, why did it take 18 months to issue the brief report from the May 2010 Workshop? Nothing in its contents explains why it could not have been available more than a year ago. Equally puzzling, the June 1st translational research workshop was almost 6 months ago and no report is available for that workshop either. When the data for 2011 NIH funding are released in February of next year, we will see whether the actions and inactions of the past year have appreciably changed the level of research funding for migraine and headache disorders.
In the meantime, we need to keep our concerns directly before our elected officials who have oversight of NIH.
We are seeking a congressional hearing, the very first of its kind, to air publically the facts about headache disorders, including their resultant disability, stigma, suffering, inadequate therapies, and federal neglect. We are asking you to sign a national on-line petition at this time.
We will present the signed petition to members of Congresss to urge them to hold such a hearing. Please sign the petition and ask everyone and anyone you know that cares about someone suffering with a disabling headache disorder to sign as well. Only with your help can we expect to have a congressional hearing scheduled and have the current state of inadequate research publically recognized and addressed.
Click here to sign the petition now.
Thank you very much in advance,
Bob Shapiro
President, Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy


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