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Beachside Cottage Getaway- Spectacular view, Restful Retreat in Olympia
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Cottage
- community Tolmie State Park
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 850 - $ 3,000 / month
vacation rental description
Welcome to Puget View Cottage--- An historically designated heritage cabin---the only one offered for vacation rental in the south Puget Sound area, tastefully updated for your comfort and convenience while acknowledging the unique classic ambiance that Puget View has to offer.
• Expansive, inspiring marine-mountain vistas
• Private beach
• Neighborhood rain forest and saltwater beach park
Puget View Cottage---with its jaw-dropping view--- is a classic cedar shake bungalow, carefully updated with modern comforts and conveniences, set gracefully among towering firs and rhododendrons on a promontory above the broad south shore of Puget Sound. From your coffee table inside the cottage, outside on your deck, or in the garden hammock, Puget View --- on the grounds of your host's vintage log home --- welcomes you with peaceful beauty and comfortable hospitality, making Puget View Cottage a great choice for weekend getaways, romantic retreats, and week-long stays of family fun.
Come and experience Puget View!
Savor the best of the Northwest --- BBQ on your deck, get out on the water in a complimentary kayak. Share the company of your favorite people over a campfire cook-out on your beach. Be inspired by the snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park across the bay.
On winter days, cozy up in the cottage, or collect a few sand dollars. Explore the neighborhood rain forest of gorgeous 100-acre Tolmie State Park, nearly next door.
Testimonials: We thought about publishing a few, but couldn't choose which ones! We have over a dozen guest books of lovely notes from former Puget View guests---and friends! We look forward to adding your name to the list and to hosting you at Puget View!
..........There are other vacation rentals---there is only one Puget View..........
Puget View Cottage Sleeping Arrangements:
• 1 Queen-sized bed
• 1 Full-sized sofa sleeper
Other Puget View Cottage Amenities:
- Fully equipped kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, countertop oven, and refrigerator
- Complimentary kayaks
- Private deck
- Private bath
- Beachside campfire
- Picnic table (seasonally)
- Hammock (seasonally)
- wifi
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- unavailable dates
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Barbara and Dick Yunker 360-459-1676
cottage rental amenities
Have a larger group or need more elbow room? We also have a Tumbleweed Tiny House on the property that may be booked in conjunction with the cottage. Queen-sized futon in loft. Other sleepers need a sleeping bag. Feel free to ask us for more info.
activities and attractions in Olympia Washington
Whether you need a nature getaway, romantic retreat, destination vacation, or extended stay housing---Puget View is the perfect lodging choice. One hour south of SeaTac, five minutes off I-5 on the outskirts of Olympia and Lacey, Washington---Puget View is minutes from Fort Lewis and McCord Air Force Base (JBLM)---with easy access to the real Washington---in all its glory.
Puget View is where peace and beauty abound. Let eagles, heron, osprey---surprise you. The blink of a seal, the bark of a sea lion entertain you.
Want to do a little angling? Professional Puget Sound fishing guides bring their clients to this beach for some of the finest salmon and steelhead fishing around. And seal watching? Let us tell you about one of Puget Sound's largest seal rookeries---"just around the corner."
Puget Sound saltwater beach (Nisqually Reach) at your door!
Beach walks, birdwatching
Tolmie State Park---100 acres of beachfront and rain forest reserve with nature trails and
oyster beds.
Power boat rentals---at Zittel's Marina.
Golf: 36 holes at The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, five minutes away.
Birdwatching---at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
Destination shopping attractions: Shipwreck Beads (world's largest bead showroom) and Cabela's (world's largest outfitter) are minutes from Puget View. All services---WalMart, Costco, Safeway, beaucoup restaurants---are five minutes away, at our freeway exit.
DOWNTOWN OLYMPIA: Olympia's Farmer's Market is second largest in
Washington. (Only Seattle's Pike Place Market is bigger.) And is a
popular seasonal venue to enjoy regional bounty, local culture, and
al fresco lunch time entertainment adjacent to picturesque Olympia yacht harbor
and Percival Landing boardwalk.
DAY TRIPS: Puget View is a good hub for day trips to Seattle, Mt.
Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Mt. St. Helens, and
Pacific beaches.
vacation rental rates
Puget View Cottage:
Winter weeknights: $99
Winter weekends and holidays: $119
June through September, except as below: $119
August weekdays: $129
August weekends: $149
We're happy to prepare a quote. Rates are subject to $50 cleaning fee per reservation, and .079 state sales tax.
Inquire about extended stays. Reservations accepted by phone with Visa/Mastercard guarantee. We look forward to your call or email!
Barbara and Dick Yunker 360-459-1676
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 Olympia
- Stay at Puget View
- Relax at Puget View
- Have fun at Puget View
- Stay longer at Puget View
- Come back to Puget View
Top things to do on a budget
- Lounge in the hammock at Puget View
- Enjoy the view at Puget View
- Collect sand dollars at Puget View
- Have a beachside campfire
Top things to do with a family
- Go for a nature walk at Tolmie State Park
- Get sandy on the beach at Puget View
- Have a beachside cook-out at Puget View
- Walk the Nisqually Pier at High Tide


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July 12, 2014
The Romanach and Casella families compete in a cornhole tournament July 12, at Sun 'n Sea Cottages. The families have been vacationing on Longboat Key for over 14 years and six years ago, decided to organize and play in a cornhole tournament during their stay.
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Sports Camp
June 30, 2014
The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted its Kids Sumer Sports Camp June 30, at the Tennis Gardens. During these sessions, campers learn the importance of teamwork by playing tennis, golf and an organized sport.
PHOTO GALLERY: GNC Longboat Key International/Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Race Series
May 18, 2014
The GNC Longboat Key International/Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Race Series entered its fifth year of competition May 18, at Longboat Key Club's Islandside.
Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit
April 23, 2014
Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.
Sarasota Open wraps with pair of finals
April 21, 2014
The 2014 Sarasota Open continued with the men's singles and doubles semifinals and women's April 19, at the Tennis Gardens at Longboat Key Club.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Open Qualifying Rounds
April 12, 2014
Tennis talent took center stage for the seventh annual Sarasota Open on Saturday, April 12, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens. This year's tournament began with qualifying rounds April 12 and April 13, followed by the main draw April 14 to April 18. Finals will be held April 19 and April 20.
PHOTO GALLERY: Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Tennis Exhibition
March 11, 2014
Israel Tennis Centers Foundation hosted its annual tennis exhibition and dinner at the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens on March 11. A special team of Israeli children played tennis for attendees before a sit-down dinner at the Harbourside Dinning Room.
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club Child Protection Fundraiser
March 10, 2014
The Longboat Key Club and Resort held a round robin tennis tournament and dinner to benefit the Child Protection Center on March 10. In its 9th year, the popular fundraiser has donated over $17,000 to the Center with each event.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Resort 2014 Tournament
March 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort celebrated the end of its 2014 tournament with final matches, lunch and an awards ceremony on Sunday.
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off Banquet
February 18, 2014
The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club came together for their annual Bowl Off Banquet on Tuesday. This year, the Sarasota Yacht Club took back the trophy, winning 7,172 to 6,756.
- Oct
2 Florida's Children First 2014 Sarasota Reception
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Oct
16 Pillar of Hope Open House
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Oct
17 Taste of St. Armands
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Oct
17 Night of Fish, Fun & Fright
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Goliath grouper lives up to name
Talk about a real big fish.
Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.
Bob Havel celebrates 90 years with family members
Bob Havel recently celebrated his 90th birthday on Longboat Key with 24 members of his family.

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Two young children were sexually assaulted while in a laundry room of an apartment building in Queens, said police.
Surveillance video and pictures of the man inside the Jackson Heights building were released by police on Wednesday.
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text: The EJ Manuel era will start this Sunday against New England. Head Coach Doug Marrone declared Manuel ready to go for the opener during a meeting with players this morning. Manuel has not played since injuring his knee in the second pre-season game against the Minnesota Vikings. The news is not as good for safety Jairus Byrd. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports Byrd will "miss some time" due to a plantar fasciitis injury. Rapoport says Byrd dealt with the same injury last season and took a couple of shots so he could play through it. Rapoport also suggested Byrd would not rush back to the lineup due to the fact he was unable to reach agreement on a long term contract with the Bills and instead is playing under a one year deal.


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Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant
Ratings: 49 | Reviews: 34 | Display Reviews Only:
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
08-20-2014 16:29:12 | More by Navysqurl
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
08-10-2014 19:32:44 | More by RPH2327
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
07-27-2014 03:50:06 | More by drtth
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07-23-2014 23:50:50 | More by Sellen
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07-12-2014 02:12:36 | More by DrunkinYogi
New Jersey
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02-26-2014 15:38:11 | More by InspectorBob
1.98/5 rDev -47.9%
Atmosphere- People packed in like cattle and hipsters abound. I am actually kinda cool with being packed in, I have eaten at some great Korean and Vietnamese places which have the ambiance of slaughterhouses, they made up for it the food, this place didn't.
Food- I cook better pizza at home in my oven, not a joke or an exaggeration. If I can do good in my shitty low rent housing oven, then these guys should be able to do great in their pizza oven. The sad truth is that they don't and apparently can't.
Beer - I have tasted numerous home brews that were better than the thin and watery substances being passed of as beer at this place. When you make your claim off of beer and call yourself a brewery, you should at least have decent beer. This stuff might have come out of a giant Mr. Beer in back, it was no joke that bad.
Overall- Philly is the best place for beer lovers on the East Coast, period! That being said there are so many places in Philly that do an amazing job, why would you waste time at this place? If it was just a hipster haven I could overlook that (like Local 44), if it just had poor food and kick-ass beer I would forgive it that, If it had poor beer at a cheap price and kick-ass food I would down delicious pizza with cheap IPA. Unfortunately, Dock Street has none of the redeeming qualities and all of the negatives.
02-15-2014 21:16:04 | More by razorsdescent
4/5 rDev +5.3%
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3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
12-27-2013 05:00:23 | More by tobelerone
North Carolina
4/5 rDev +5.3%
11-28-2013 16:33:14 | More by qcbrewer
Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA
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Tigerwood is an exotic wood species from the forests of South America. It is red with dramatic light and dark stripes running through it. Left unfinished, Tigerwood will weather to a light silvery gray color over time. Easy to maintain, very long-lasting, and exceptionally strong Tigerwood is an optimum choice for outdoor living surfaces. It can withstand temperature and humidity changes with minimal warping. The tannins which naturally occur in the wood make it exceptionally rot resistant so it does not require a finish. A Tigerwood deck can last 25+ years (without finish) due to it's resistance against rotting, decay and termite damage.
You may choose to leave Tigerwood unfinished and let it age naturally making maintenance easy. Treating it with one of our eco-friendly deck finishes will keep the red color strong for longer, but will require re-finishing annually. Because it's not treated with pesticides, Tigerwood can be used near ponds or other wet areas without fear of contamination.
Our Tigerwood decking has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to come from responsibly managed forests. In addition to the FSC's very strict environmental guidelines, forest management operations certified by FSC must also maintain or enhance the long-term social and economic well-being of forest workers and local communities. Communities that profit from responsible forest management are less likely to clear cut in favor of mass-agriculture.
With a typical lifespan of 25-30 years, a Tigerwood deck will not have to be replaced as often as many other decking materials. It has the added benefit, at the end of its life, of being recycled or ground up and used as mulch. Completely biodegradable, there is no reason for a Tigerwood deck to have to go to the landfill.
Our Tigerwood comes in 5/4" x 6" and in lengths from 6' to 20'.
Probably the most attractive feature of a tropical wood deck is that because it is naturally rot and warp resistant it will require very little maintenance. If left unfinished a tropical wood deck need only be regularly swept and kept clear of leaves and debris.
Tigerwood will naturally patina to a light silvery gray color over time. If you would like to preserve the red hues and dramatic stripes of the new wood we recommend finishing it with a UV blocking finish.
Tigerwood is structurally strong and resistant to splitting and warping. Because of its strength, less material may be needed to properly secure your deck compared to softer woods.
Cut ends for this wood should be sealed immediately after cutting using a clear wax to reduce end checking. Be sure to buy Anchor Seal for this purpose when purchasing your deck material. A long-lasting deck like Tigerwood require screws and fasteners that will outlast the life of the wood.
Screw systems:If you use self-drilling screws, such as the Swaneze line we sell from Swan Secure Products, we recommend (but is not necessary) to first pre-bore countersinks (shallow holes that allow the screw heads to seat properly). We recommend this screw (type 316) because it is highly resistant to corrosion. As an alternative, skip the countersink holes, drill 9/64-inch pilot holes and use stainless steel #7 trim-head screws.
The proper length of a fastener is 1 1/2 times the thickness of the decking. Be sure to pre-drill holes and countersink the screw heads.
Invisible systems:Instead of screwing through the exposed face of the decking, many installers now use hidden fasteners. Swan's EB-TY "invisible" deck fastening system uses stainless steel screws and football-shaped clips made of ultraviolet-resistant polypropylene, designed to last for a century. The inserts fit into slots that the builder cuts into the sides of the decking boards with a biscuit joiner or router. The system allows the decking to be installed from the top.
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Thousands of historic images are available from our online digital archive collection of U.S. Army photographs. The USAHEC photography team digitizes and adds images to the collection, upgrading and improving it daily. If you cannot find the image you need in the digital collection, feel free to visit the collections and pore through the millions of physical photographs available to the public and researchers.
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The Kensington Nursery to open in the Dubai Silicon Oasis
Community offering is enhanced with the appointment of premier nursery operator The Kensington Nursery.
Community offering is enhanced with the appointment of premier nursery operator The Kensington Nursery.
Keyboard king Jools Holland will perform at the 9th Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival.
Effective January 2 2011, Canadian citizens are required to obtain visas before travelling to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
Hard Rock International has announced that the Hard Rock Cafe is returning to Dubai.
The population of Dubai grew by 2 percent in the quarter ended March 2010.
America's largest chocolate manufacturer has opened its first store in Dubai and the Middle East.
Emirates airline has introduced yet another initiative to simplify travel with the launch of 'Purchase your UAE visa online'.
Mirdif City Centre, the latest development from leading shopping centre pioneer Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has opened in Dubai today
Centrepoint, one of the largest non-food retail destinations in the Middle East region and part of the Landmark Group, is on track to opening its 64th store at Mirdif City Centre.
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A Perrysburg Police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after a shooting in Perrysburg Township Tuesday. The Perrysburg Police Department says Sgt. Jack Otte, a 25 year veteran, shot burglary suspect James Newman as he fled police Tuesday. Police say it is standard procedure for an officer to be placed on leave after a shooting.
Perrysburg Police Deputy Chief Mike Gilmore told Toledo News Now Wednesday that he would be leading an internal investigation into the shooting.
Police say extra patrols from several departments were in the township Tuesday due to a recent string of home break-ins. Perrysburg Township police received a call of a suspicious car parked near Roachton and Thompson Roads, as well as activity at a few homes in that area.
Police say when they arrived at the scene, they found James Newman, 30, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, leaving a home. Police say Newman began running when he saw police. During the chase, a police officer shot Newman in the leg. Police did not say which department that officer worked for Tuesday. Wednesday Perrysburg Police announced Sgt. Otte was the one who pulled the trigger.
Newman was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries and taken to the hospital. He is expected to recover. Once Newman is medically able to be released, police say he will be booked into the Wood County Jail. Police have charged Newman with burglary and possession of criminal tools.
Police say they are investigating whether Newman was involved in any of the other 20 plus recent break-ins in the area.
"We'll review the evidence that we locate off this apprehension yesterday, to compare those to the other burglaries, and then we'll make a determination," said Perrysburg Township Police Detective Sergeant James Gross.
Related: 1 hospitalized after shooting in Perrysburg Twp.
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Why a Pomodoro helps you getting in the zone
When I enter the zone, I get really focused and efficient: I can code a Unix implementation from scratch if you then leave me at the keyboard for a while. I don't want to be interrupted. How should I use Pomodoros? They last only 25 minutes.
The answer to this question is well articulated, and to understand how the Pomodoro Technique works, you have to know that it must deal with external and internal interruptions. While internal interruptions are usually absent during a flow experience, external ones can't be controlled easily.
Thus, the Pomodoro technique isn't about forcing interruptions on a programmer, but about handling and programming them, and not being dominated by external conditions.
External interruptions
External interruptions are a fact of like: you all must communicate as a team, so you can't hack all the time alone on your office computer. Someone is going to ask you how module A works, or in what state class B is, or even how you should call routine C correctly.
Often, the ones that otherwise would be the most proficient programmers are constantly interrupted and can't get focused on their tasks. It may also be the case that the points of contention are the people who are repositories of knowledge about the domain or the application, the ones who can save you an hour of work, if they could only give you a quick answer to a quick question. As a consultant, I'm often busy learning about the codebase and its related domain (restaurant, school, taxes...), and I have to make a lot of questions to verify my assumptions and crunch knowledge. If I wandered in the office interrupting everyone for asking clarifications, I wouldn't be a great help for my colleagues.
How Pomodoros can solve these issues?
Pomodoros are not interruptible (25 minutes of pure focus), but there are short pauses between them. Interactions between members of the team are intercepted and captured, then left to be answered when everyone is willing to communicate. You have two solutions to handle the queue of collected questions:
- for quick ones, you can just use the break between Pomodoros. However, a large slice of this break shouldn't be related to the work at hand at all - this is the only way for such a short pause to be effective on your tired mind. If you continue mumbling on your last task, you won't be able to substain the Pomodoro rhythm for long.
- You can setup group Pomodoros instead, where the whole team gathers for a standup meeting or for asking questions to each other. This periods of interactions are organized so that some flow time is left to each developer every day.
Feeling the rhythm
You may feel that when you get very productive, in the zone, in the flow state of mind, whatever you call it, you shouldn't be interrupted every 25 minutes. In fact, getting in the zone will typically take 5 to 10 minutes for a programmer who does not manage his time.
However, working for hours at a time without interruptions isn't always the most clever solution.
First, you keep others from completing their work if they are depending on you for an answer: you can't communicate if you remain for hours in your isolation zone where you crank out 2,000 lines of code. With a simple phrase, you can solve a colleague's problem that he may spend hours to tackle by himself.
Second, there is no reason to believe you're not very productive in a single person morning-long flow, but you're trading off effectiveness (doing the right thing) for efficiency (doing the thing right). A Pomodoro interrupts you just enough to keep measuring your current spent effort and make sure you're not consuming your energy and time on a module which is not prioritary, or you're not refactoring a whole component of the application when it may be thrown away thereafter to explore a different solution.
Pomodoro breaks are a natural feeback that stimulates you to check your effectiveness, and not your ability to build something that may not be used at all. Agile methods are usually based on timely feedback from the customer to avoid just this lack-of-effectiveness mindset where you code the most powerful webmail interface of the world, but the client would rather have had a good spam filter transparent to his Thunderbird clients.
Third, and finally, I have noticed that you can shape your development process differently from the classic full afternoon session, by thinking of your time available in small discrete boxes instead of a continuos stream. When we started using Pomodoros in my last company, the most common complain was that when a Pomodoro rang, programmers had to annotate what they were working on to resume their half done work in the next Pomodoro.
I experienced this difficulty myself when starting out with timeboxing, but the evolution of my working process has solved the issue. I now organize my tasks in timeboxed whose length is of some Pomodoros, just like a project manager divides the client requirements in user stories whose size is measured in points or ideal hours. I also break up the current task in subtasks that are assigned and shifted between the allocated Pomorodos: I stopped thinking of time as a continuos resource and started treating it like a discrete one.
An example (if you want to read only one paragraph, read this)
A simple example to follow: If I had a two-Pomodoros story to implement, I would attempt to never have not working code on the end of the first Pomodoro. I'd rather divide the story in a basic version and an advanced one, and then operate incrementally by implementing the basic version in the first Pomodoro and expanding on it in the second one (Keep it releasable, isn't it the right motto?).
In this time management practice, tasks are spread over Pomodoros so that the 25-minute timebox become a natural cycle, with a working period that bootstraps in the first minute of the Pomodoro, reaches the Zone shortly after to produce a solid 20 minutes of insanely focused work, and ends up with some minutes of refactoring and overlearning that lead to the end of the Pomodoro (the percentages may vary.) This final minutes can be cutted or expanded to make up for changes in the main part of the Pomodoro, whereas details can be moved between the basic and advanced use cases responding to the estimate changes.
Moreover, techniques like Test-Driven Development make really easy to reenter the flow, since you always know what comes next: one of the three phases from the Red-Green-Refactor mantra. However, the timeboxing of Pomodoros is really crucial here, because you know that no one will disturb you in the next 25 minutes, and that you can't get a distraction until the break arrives.
Summing up, if you feel the Pomodoro ring is interrupting you at the wrong time, you're either not paying attention to the timer until it's too late, or not breaking up your tasks to fit the time you're allocating. Either way, you now know that you can manage your time not to be a slave of your lunatic Zone, but to conquer it and experience flow many times a day.
(Note: Opinions expressed in this article and its replies are the opinions of their respective authors and not those of DZone, Inc.)
Andrew McVeigh replied on Wed, 2010/09/22 - 5:28am
good points, particularly about the low cost of reentering the zone with unit tests. i was working with Rod (Johnson of Spring fame) who used to use this technique on the train into work in the mornings. i.e. not the pomodoro technique per se, but unit tests to allow a quick return to the "zone". the tests help reestablish context.
i use pomodoros of 25 minutes, and tried 40 minutes but it didn't quite work. one of the things i really like about the technique is it takes my mind away from "there's so much work, i don't know where to start" and focusses it on just completing a simple 25 minutes of 1 task.
Andrew McVeigh replied on Wed, 2010/09/22 - 11:29am in response to: Ronald Miura
why doesn't he like the "zone"? do you have a link to read?
i sometimes find that i get kicked a bit out of the zone if the tomato rings when i am deep into a task. what i do in that case is just close my eyes and blank out my mind for the 5 min break between pomodoros. i doze basically, and it really does help.
i also find that the 5 mins helps me to do a quick retrospective to work out if i should be carrying on in the current direction, or if there is a better way.
the forced breaks also stops me from getting burned out during the day.
Giorgio Sironi replied on Wed, 2010/09/22 - 2:51pm in response to: Andrew McVeigh
Thank you for your feeback.
The forced breaks help my mind and my eyes too, since staring continuatively at an LCD screen is not beneficial for them. As I explained in the article, I try not to "get rung" in the middle of a task, and when I see time is running out I slow down as I approach the end of the Pomodoro.


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Cosequin Regular Strength
Cosequin Regular Strength (132 Caps) for Dogs is a nutritional supplement that helps dogs maintain healthy joints. It has been rated the number one veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement brand. Cosequin's active ingredients include glucosamine and chondroitin, and it can have a positive impact on joint health, while avoiding the side effects that can sometimes accompany prescription drugs.
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It is therefore important to keep the animal at the initial amount for at least 6 weeks before deciding to discontinue the use of Cosequin. If there is gradual improvement and Cosequin is discontinued, a regression of clinical status can occur.
Initial Administration (6 weeks)
Maintenance Administration (After first 6-week period)
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Featured Reviews for Cosequin Regular Strength (132 capsules)
Great for arthritis in dogs by Sylvia from Colorado02/14/2013
I tried this for my dogs several years ago and it really seems to help. My older dog with previous surgery on his leg was slowing down and this really perked him up. We use it daily now!
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After Mikey's knee surgery in Feb., 2002 the surgeon provided Cosequin and said my Maltese should use it for the rest of his life. That surprised me, but I have never stopped giving it. My dog is now 12yrs, 4 months and has never needed to have the other knee surgically repaired as originally thought and he still runs like a six year old. Meanwhile I have recommended Cosequin to a number of people who were having to carry their dogs up and down stairs at walk time. Within a week they all reported nearly complete recovery; within a month complete recovery. Cosequin is a really great product which lives up to its stated purpose.
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I have been giving my dog this product for many years now to combat joint and hips issues and it has worked like a dream. Highly recommend it!
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My 17 y.o. renal disease kitty has better mobility since being on Cosequin. He has been getting it 2x day, sometimes alternating with Dasuquin. I like the strength 'For Small Animals', and he accepts this better than the one 'For Cats' since this is unflavored. Has had severe arthritis in pelvic region for years, but this product gives better mobility, so he is eating better and eliminating better. Better health with those factors.
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We believe that Cosequin has done more for our two dogs than any other single thing we have done in the 10 we've had them. The beauty is that I spent a considerable amount of time searching the web for the best deal. The outcome was not close: Entirely Pets is the winner. Thank you, and of course we'll be back
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Purchased to see if it would help my girlfriends toy poodle. He plays occassionally, before he would just lay around due to arthritis.
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I've been using this product for many years for my cats. Not just for the arthritis, but for urinary tract issues.
Good Stuff by Momma from Cape May NJ06/04/2013
My 15 yr. old Minnie doxie was getting very stiff started her on 2 caps. a day and now is chasing the birds
Happy to find this product here by SylviaK from Ladysmith, BC02/05/2013
This product was recommended by our Orthopedic Veterinary Surgeon after our dog had to have ACL surgery due to her injury. She had no difficulties prior so I can not say definitively whether this product has faciliated a speedy recovery along with some great physio from the rehab clinic. But I do know this is a product that has been scritinized by the science world and has research that stands behind it. I was very happy that entirely pets carries this product as I live in Canada and can only purchase this product through the veterinarian and it is costly here when doing so. It is great to be able to get this product at a good price since our dog will be on this forever.
Wrong item shipped by JC11/09/2012
Wrong item shipped. Was told correct item would be shipped immediate advanced exchange with priority shipping. Correct item was received a one full week later.......was not advanced exchange as promised. :-(
Does the job by Tere from Nevada10/23/2012
I'm glad that Cosequin still comes in regular strength and not chewable. This product has helped my Cavalier King Charles deal with his bad back legs and lower back. Please don't get rid of this product!!!!!! He has been on this product since he was a year and a half. He will be seven years old next month (11-2012)
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Been using it for years with my old friend, it has helped her alot
Good product - prices going up by Sue from NH04/02/2013
This really seems to help my older cats and its easy to use. The bottle used to be 180 capsules, but now is 132, and not much cheaper than the bigger bottle.
Recommended by our vet by Hannah from Colorado05/29/2013
Our vet recommended that we use these sprinkle capsules for our dogs. Our oldest dog is 15 1/2 and still loves to hike. Genetics probably has something to do with it, but the Cosequin is giving him the added insurance that he will be comfortably mobile for as long as possible!
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Cosequin has worked wonderfully for my older cats and they move much more comfortably. It's also worked very well for my cats who are prone to urinary tract infections. It works so well that they have far fewer visits to the vet for treatment.
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I have a 7 yr old and 9 yr old pug. I 7 yr old pug was diagnosed with a luxating patella. My vet suggested this product and it might help the other dog with normal aging. Within a few days the pugs were acting like young pugs not that my pugs have ever been still. I can tell a difference when they do not get it. I forgot to order a bottle and it took a couple weeks to get it .I could tell a difference. I will NEVER forget that again. I cannot give a higher praise for this product.
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My 9 year old Shih Tzu has back problems for about 2 years now, I have been giving her Cosequin and it does seem to help her,I find it a lot less expensive than the vet by buying it here.
Cosequin by teddyweave from Cape Cod, Ma.03/22/2013
Have 4 poms that are very active with luxating patella's. This is a great product that keeps their joints going strong! It was recommended by my Holistic Vet after I switched from another joint supplement that had too many unnecessary ingredients in it.
Great Product by CathyAZ from Phoenix, AZ02/03/2013
I use Cosequin along with fish oil with my older dogs to help prevent arthritis problems and pain. It has been quite effective.
use daily by nanny from Pottsville, Pa11/23/2012
Like this product for our doxie. Makes me feel that I am doing something to help our pet.
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disappointed in smaller bottle and it's price by bob03/05/2013
I was disappointed in the fact Cosequin used to be offered with 180 capsules per bottle. Now they only offer 132 capsules per bottle at a very similar price.
Good product by jam from Ohio12/16/2012
I feel that the cosequin helps my little dog with her joints. However, I wish I could start buying the bigger bottle again. I noticed the last time I purchased it, it was the smaller bottle for the same amount as the big bottle that I used to purchase.
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It keeps all the old pooches walking with ease.
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My little breeder/rescue Yorkie was in a cage most of her life. When I got her, her hind legs were very crippled. I started her on this product immediately and in time she seemed much better. You could argue that, that would have happened anyway because she went to a good home and was free from a cage. However my other Yorkie rescue (also lame) had problems tolerating cosequin. So she hasn't been on it. Conclusion, she is much worse and my other who takes this, hops around happy all day. I say, thumbs up!
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Query Details
|Query Subject:
Passives, Implicit Agents
|Andrew McIntyre
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Dear linguists,
A common claim is that verbal passives disfavor interpretations in which
implicit Agents are interpreted as co-referent with passive subjects.
Thus, (1) does not suggest that Mary is dressing herself (the "disjoint
reference" effect). By contrast, coreferent interpretations are allowed
with adjectival participles like those in (2) and certain get-constructions
like (3).
(1) Mary is being dressed at the moment.
(2) Mary seems well-dressed. Mary is a well-dressed person.
(3) Mary is getting dressed.
I would be grateful if people could help me with the following questions:
A. Does anyone know of discussions in the literature of cases of
adjectival participles which disfavor coreferent interpretations? It
appears that such cases are possible once we move beyond verbs like
"dress" which express commonly self-directed acts. For instance, my
judgment of (4) is that "underrated" cannot have a coreferent reading
however much the context favors it.
(4) #If I had the choice between people who think they are geniuses
and people who underrate themselves, I would choose the underrated
B. Can anyone provide me with defenses (or criticisms) of PRAGMATIC
accounts of the lack of coreferent interpretations in cases like (1). An
example of such an account might be one which treats disjoint
reference effects as an implicature (say a scalar implicature based on
the fact that the speaker could have signaled the reflexive
interpretation unambiguously by using an active construction with a
reflexive interpretation such as ''Mary is dressing.''). Examples of non-
pragmatic accounts would be ones which make no appeal to
implicatures and rely on absolute syntactic/semantic statements
("coreference is out with verbal passives since it would incur a
crossover violation"; cf. Baker/Johnson/Roberts, Passive Arguments
Raised, Linguistic Inquiry, 1989).
Many thanks in advance for any help in these matters.
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Kenneth Arrow is the Joan Kenney Professor of Economics and Professor of Operations Research, emeritus; a CHP/PCOR fellow; and an FSI senior fellow by courtesy. He is a Nobel Prize-winning economist whose work has been primarily in economic theory and operations, focusing on areas including social choice theory, risk bearing, medical economics, general equilibrium analysis, inventory theory, and the economics of information and innovation. He was one of the first economists to note the existence of a learning curve, and he also showed that under certain conditions an economy reaches a general equilibrium. In 1972, together with Sir John Hicks, he won the Nobel Prize in economics, for his pioneering contributions to general equilibrium theory and welfare theory.
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- Toward a 21st-Century Health Care System: Recommendations for Health Care Reform
Kenneth J. Arrow, Auerbach A, Bertko J, Brownlee S, Casalino LP, Cooper J, Crosson J, Alain C. Enthoven, Falcone E, Feldman RC, Victor R. Fuchs, Alan M. Garber, Gold MR, Goldman D, Hadfield GK, Hall MA, Horwitz RI, Hooven M, Jacobson PD, Stoltzfus Jost T, Kotlikoff LJ, Levin J, Levine S, Levy R, Linscott K, Harold S. Luft, Marshal R, McFadden D, Mechanic D, Meltzer D, Newhouse JP, Noll RG, Pietzsch JB, Pizzo P, Reischauer RD, Rosenbaum S, Sage W, Schaeffer LD, Sheen E, Siilber BM, Skinner J, Stephen M. Shortell, Thier SO, Sean R. Tunis, Wulsin L, Yock P, Nun GB, Stirling Bryan, Luxenburg O, van de Ven PMM
Annals of Internal Medicine vol. 150, 7 (2009)
- Reflections on the Reflections
Kenneth J. Arrow
Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law vol. 26, 5 (2001)
- Intergenerational Equity and the Rate of Discount in Long-Term Social Investment
Kenneth J. Arrow
Basingstoke and Macmillan (New York) and St Martin's Press in association with the International Economic Association in "Contemporary Economic Issues: Economic Behavior and Design" (Chapter Five), M Sertel (ed). vol. 4 (1999)
- Discounting, Morality, and Gaming
Kenneth J. Arrow, Paul R. Portney, John P. Weyant
RFF Press (Washington) in "Discounting and Intergenerational Equity" (1999)
Events & Presentations
- Markets, Information, and the Spreading of Risks: The Economic Meltdown and Organizational Theory
April 1, 2010 CISAC Research Seminar
Charles Perrow, Kenneth J. Arrow
- Stanford Pioneers in Science
April 15, 2009 CISAC Seminar Series
Kenneth J. Arrow, John Shoven
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November 22, 2002 CDDRL Special Seminar
Kenneth J. Arrow, Yossi Feinberg, Eva Meyersson Milgrom, Eli Berman, Paul Milgrom, Mark Granovetter, Jon Elster, Douglas Heckathorn, Guillermina Jasso, Arie Kruglanski, David Laitin, Howard Rosenthal, Noah Friedkin, Alan Krueger
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If you're looking to spend your vacation in a private, top quality home with panoramic world class ocean views of Trinidad Bay, look no further. Pacific Heights has what you need to feel comfortable & relaxed. The moment you walk through the door you're confronted with its breathtaking ocean views through its expansive windows. This truly magnificent home sits nestled above Indian Beach, its short trail leads the way to a beach combing wonderland that feels like your own. Watching fishing boats, enjoying the vibrant sea life, and listening to the waves crashing below are just a few of its attributes. Located in town on a quiet, private road within walking distance to restaurants, wine tasting, and shopping.
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Best Couture Award
Two things are guaranteed at a Country Music event.
1. Carrie Underwood will attend.
2. Carrie Underwood will wear a Lebanese designer.
The Country singer who is up for many awards at the 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards tonight, looked stunning as she walked the red carpet.
I adore her buttercup Basil Soda Spring 2010 Couture cocktail dress.
I love the contrast between the top and the bottom half.
The top has sleek satin layers which is held together with an embellished strap to create a ruffled effect on her shoulder.
The skirt has a swirling pattern all over as it drapes from the waist.
Her look was paired with moss green Rene Caovilla ankle strap heels and a black studded Swarovski clutch.
Carrie would have got a 10 out of 10 for this look had it not been for the clutch.
I really dislike it because it doesn't work with the rest of her look.
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To help ensure that every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the richness of the arts, we will fund a small number of 'Bridge' organisations within the National portfolio and our Major partner museums. Their role is to provide an environment in which cultural education can flourish both in and out of school.
Bridge organisations are primarily facilitators and are not expected to directly deliver arts and cultural opportunities for children and young people, although an organisation may undertake wider education and learning work through its core business.
The Bridge role may be undertaken by a museum, an arts organisation or an arts education agency.
If you are interested in applying
Specific criteria apply to Bridge applications. You must have a preliminary conversation with us before applying for Bridge funding.
You should contact the Customer Services team who will direct you to an appropriate senior relationship manager at Arts Council England.
If you do apply for Bridge funding you must use the online Bridge application form to apply, addressing the Bridge criteria and application guidance set out in Annex A of the National portfolio application pack.
Other useful information
You can find out about our existing Bridge organisations.
For more information on applying to be a Bridge organisation in 2015-18, go to page 35 in the National portfolio, 2015-18, application guidance.


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CITY HEIGHTS (CBS 8) - A gunman remained on the loose Friday night, after police say he shot and critically wounded a suspected purse thief and burglar in City Heights.
Authorities say the 28-year-old man was shot in the chest at about 6pm Friday on the 3700 block of 42nd Street. Leading up to that, the shooting victim had allegedly snatched a purse on display at a corner street vendor one block away.
The alleged robber, who pulled a knife on the street vendors who chased after him, then ducked into a nearby apartment complex. Police say he apparently entered one of the units and stole a bicycle from it.
He did not make it far, though: authorities say as he was trying to get away, the knife-wielding suspect was confronted in front of the complex by a man brandishing a handgun. That man then fired one shot, striking the robbery and burglary suspect in his chest.
The 28-year-old was then taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital, where he underwent surgery for life-threatening injuries.
Following the shooting, San Diego police surrounded the apartment complex, trying to locate the shooting suspect who they believed could have been hiding in one of the units. Hours later, authorities determined the apartment was empty.
Police say that, if he survives his injuries, the shooting victim could face felony robbery and burglary charges once released from the hospital.


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Living up to the expectations of fans and media when your big brother is a UFC champion is hard, but Sergio Pettis did a very good job. The younger brother of Anthony Pettis picked up a solid decision win in his UFC debut, beating a game Will Campuzano with some precision striking and good grappling. Campuzano didn't make it easy and the scores doesn't really tell the story, but the victory went to Pettis nonetheless. The judges had it 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
Campuzano let Pettis throw one strike before he dove in for a takedown. He got caught in a guillotine though, which allowed Pettis to return to his feet after he realized it wasn't there. Campuzano caught a kick and went back to the ground. Pettis eventually escaped and scored with a knee and combo. The two men exchanged hard leg kicks. Campuzano was hurt by a couple of kicks to the thigh, and Pettis continued to attack it. Pettis connected with three right hooks and more kicks while Campuzano futilely attempted to bring the action back to him. Campuzano caught a flying knee and took it down late.
The two men got right to it in round two, each connecting with leg kicks and some straight rights. Campuzano had upped his pace from round one and started connecting a bit, which led Pettis to take it to the floor. Campuzano attempted to get up but fell into a guillotine. Pettis gave that up and used a kimura attempt to take the back, but Campuzano reversed and ended up on top. Campuzano fought off some sub attempts and took Pettis' back. Pettis got his own reversal though, and they returned to the feet quickly. Pettis scored with a big knee that backed his opponent off.
Campuzano looked gassed early in round three. Pettis scored with a spinning kick and looked for a guillotine once again. Campuzano got out and quickly got a takedown. Campuzano spent a long time on top but couldn't get much going other than a few single punches. Pettis got up with 70 seconds to go. Will looked gassed and went for another takedown, but ate a right instead. Pettis scooted around in a scramble and briefly got his back, but Campuzano escaped . The fight ended with a Pettis takedown.
Pettis picked up the win in his UFC debut and moved to 10-0 overall, while Campuzano dropped to 0-3 over two UFC runs.


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On the road to the virtual desktop
Windows application virtualization and streaming solutions from Microsoft, Symantec, and Thinstall are laying the groundwork for a subscription-based, click 'n' run future. Imagining the possibilities, we put them through a simple SaaS performance test
For example, in the case of our Office 2003 test bed, Thinstall's setup capture utility transformed our default installation into a single, large (more than 300MB), compressed file, with multiple shortcut-type redirector files taking the place of the normal Office executables. In practice, launching one of these pseudo-executable shortcuts prompted Thinstall to access the larger code image file and extract only those bits necessary to assemble the virtualized runtime image, a fact evidenced by our test results: When launching Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Thinstall generated peak network utilization on par with SoftGrid (92Mbps to 106Mbps). It also blew the doors off both SoftGrid and SVS Pro when it came to initial application load times. Whereas the two "streaming" solutions took at least 9 seconds (SoftGrid) and 105 seconds (SVS Pro) to load an application for the first time, Thinstall did it in 2 to 5 seconds, depending on which application was being requested.
Of course, no matter how efficient the download, you don't want your users hammering on the server every time they decide to load a Word document. The lack of client-side caching of code images has been one of the persistent knocks against Thinstall. And though you can work around the issue externally -- for example, under Windows by enabling caching on the share point -- it's still something Thinstall's designers need to address directly.
Another issue they need to address is Thinstall's reliance on SMB-based (Server Message Block) sharing as its only network distribution mechanism. Both SoftGrid and SVS Pro, though not yet fully optimized for Web-based delivery, are at least closer to that goal in that they provide a non-SMB delivery vehicle (streaming), one that should be more palatable to security-conscious administrators.
Thinstall executives claim to be working on a persistent caching mechanism for Thinstall and say they'll address the SMB sharing limitation in the near future. In the meantime, the company has begun talking up its new License Manager product which will hopefully address another of the product's shortcomings: the inability to enable, disable, and monitor access (including license compliance) to Thinstall packaged applications.
Thinstall License Manager will be released as open source, allowing IT shops to customize the PHP-based (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) server components to meet their specific requirements. Until then, potential Thinstall customers will need to weigh the advantages (raw speed plus no client agent or streaming servers required) against the disadvantages (reliance on SMB shares and the absence of an integrated caching mechanism) and hope that the company comes through on its promises to flesh out the Thinstall architecture.
Picking a winner
Neither Thinstall nor SVS Pro nor SoftGrid is fully baked. But while all of them have quirks and limitations, only one of them delivers an experience that's within striking distance of our stated target of a true click 'n' run solution: Symantec SVS Pro 2.1. Despite the awkward integration of the native virtualization component and the OEM delivery mechanism, Symantec's choice of AppStream as its streaming partner yields additional dividends, such as the ability to stream both virtualized and non-virtualized applications from the same platform. SVS Pro is the most complete of the three platforms, and an initial one time delay of a minute or so -- which will disappear after the application is cached -- is a minor nit against an otherwise impressive solution.


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Book your room at Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center
Standard Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children)
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Fort Lauderdale business friendly hotel with airport shuttle
Near convention center
This Fort Lauderdale hotel is within a mile of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and 1.1 miles from Port Everglades. Riverwalk is 1.5 miles away.
Airport shuttle
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center offers complimentary hot breakfast. Shuttle service to the airport from 7am-11pm daily and Broward Convention Center are complimentary.
42-inch flat-panel TVs
Guestrooms at Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center include sofa beds and refrigerators and offer 42-inch flat-panel HDTVs and complimentary wireless Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center
At your hotel
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center features complimentary breakfast buffet with hot items as well as a 24-hour food shop and a coffee shop. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttles to the airport and the Broward Convention Center. A shuttle to the Port Everglades Cruise Port is available with a surcharge for drop-off only. Self-parking is available at the hotel for a surcharge. This Fort Lauderdale hotel offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary, and the hotel offers tour assistance, dry cleaning, and complimentary newspapers. This hotel is smoke-free.
Hyatt Place will allow up to 2 Housebroken household pets (defined as a dog) per room.The hotel will charge a Non Refundable fee of $150.00 for the 1st pet and an additional $50.00 fee forthe 2nd pet in the room. Pets cannot exceed 50 lbs each. Service Animals are exempt from fees.
- Outdoor pool
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 126
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Number of floors - 6
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Express check-in
- Meeting rooms
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 1997
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in lobby
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Smoke-free property
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Park your car
Self parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Premium TV channels
- Sofa bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Desk
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Pay movies
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Designer toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Down comforter
- Flat-panel TV
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
Eat and drink
Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet™, featuring freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, waffles, French toast, pancakes and steel cut oatmeal,available daily in our Guest Kitchen.Bakery Cafe - Serving baked goods, beer, wine, and Starbucks coffee. Guest Kitchen - Open 24 hours a day. Serving prepared meals and snacks.
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center has an outdoor pool. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
The fine print for Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Convention Center
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
Your pets
Pets allowed, Only dogs are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in kg is 22, Pet maximum weight in lb is 50
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
- Self parking fee: USD 7 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 200 per stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.


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Protect Religious Freedom in Omaha
The Omaha city council recently passed an ordinance which places at risk the religious freedom of Omaha's citizen's, religious organizations, and businesses. This ordinance could force businesses run by religious organizations to operate contrary to their professed beliefs for tax purposes, could force Churches to violate the precepts of their faiths, and could force organizations that are not run by a faith, but profess religious principles (i.e. the Boy Scouts, Hobby Lobby, Chick-Fil-A) to do likewise. These are just some of the potential negative consequences of this ordinance. The ordinance itself is not directly hostile to religious freedom; however the vague, general language which it employs leaves the open possibility of frivolous lawsuits and other abuses. This petition asks the Omaha city council to reword their ordinance so that those people who choose to engage in homosexuality or trans-genderism will receive the protection they are due in the secular workplace, and at the same time the rights of religious organizations, businesses run by religious organizations, and businesses professing religious principles will not be infringed.
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Just like its counterpart in Orlando, Fla., SeaWorld's Aquatica Waterparkin San
Antonio combines the waterpark atmosphere with live animal
Opened in May, Aquatica Texas-style is the single largest capital
project in the park's history. It is home to more than 500
The park's signature ride, "Stingray Falls,"
takes guests in four-seat rafts down twists and turns to an
underwater grotto, featuring an up-close look at the 'rays
and tropical fish.
Guests also can experience "Stingray Encounter," which
includes feeding and wading in the water with the creatures that
are part of the attraction.
Additionally, the park features 42,000 square feet of white, sandy
beaches; "Walkabout Waters," a three-story,
interactive, aquatic play structure; and 10 slides.
"Walhalla Wave," which operators say is the first of
its kind in the Western Hemisphere, takes a clover tube with up to
four riders on a 720-degree loop into a 50-degree drop before
sailing up a three-story zero gravity wall — giving riders a
moment of weightlessness.
SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio are operated by the Orlando-based
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, which is a portfolio company of
the Blackstone Group.
Waterparks and Sprayparks
Two national waterpark chains are eyeing new locations
Orlando-Kissimmee, FL
It appears that the theme park operator has plans for a waterpark expansion.
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Update (Monday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m.): Early voting has been canceled for Tuesday, Oct. 30, due to Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Martin O'Malley said Monday afternoon.
Update (Sunday, Oct. 28): Early voting has been cancelled for Monday, Oct. 29, due to Hurricane Sandy, according to a Montgomery County email alert.
Original story (Wednesday, Oct. 24): While absentee voting already is occurring (8,414 absentee ballots have been received by the Montgomery County Board of Elections), starting Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m., Montgomery County residents will be able to cast their votes at one of these five early voting centers around the county:
- Bauer Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Dr., Rockville, MD 20853.
- Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St., Rockville, MD 20850.
- Germantown Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Rd., Germantown, MD 20874.
- Marilyn Praisner Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866.
- Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
County residents may vote at any of the centers during the early voting period during the following hours:
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Monday, Oct. 29, through Thursday, Nov. 1.
- Noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28.
"We at the Montgomery County Board of Elections encourage people to vote early," said Marjorie Roher, Montgomery County Board of Elections' public information officer. "They'll have the ease of using the same touch screen and can decide which location is easiest."
Roher offers the following tips for getting your early voting done as quickly as possible:
- Check in on the "Wait Time Dashboard" on the Board of Elections website to help choose the best location.
- Review the sample ballot first and mark it up in advance so you can do the actual touch-screen voting in under a minute.
- Try to avoid visiting the early voting centers first thing in the morning or just after work, as those tend to be the busiest times.
The county hopes to have the "Wait Time Dashboard" available as a smartphone app for the next election cycle.
Additional information on the early voting centers including driving directions can be found on the Montgomery County Board of Elections website.


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Reed to Minors in Mariners' latest cuts
Two-time Opening Day center fielder sent to Triple-A Tacoma
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Outfielder Jeremy Reed, the Mariners' starting center fielder on Opening Day the past two seasons, will open this season in the Minor Leagues.Reed was among the Mariners' roster cuts on Wednesday morning, sent to Triple-A Tacoma, along with right-handed pitcher Sean Green, left-hander Eric O'Flaherty and catcher Rene Rivera. Veteran right-hander Aaron Small was reassigned to Minor League camp. The latest batch of roster moves leaves Seattle with 33 players in big-league camp, including six non-roster invitees. It appears that at least three and possibly four of the invitees will be on the Mariners' Opening Day roster -- catcher Jamie Burke, a 35-year-old who has never been with a Major League team on Opening Day; lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes and right-hander Brandon Morrow. Infielder Rey Ordonez also has a good shot of opening the season at Safeco Field on Monday. Mariners manager Mike Hargrove plans to begin the season with a 12-man pitching staff. The biggest surprise would be Morrow, the club's first-round pick out of the University of California in last June's First-Year Player Draft. Morrow, who has 13 professional innings under his belt, has been the star of the pitching show this spring, allowing one earned run over 8 1/3 innings. Reed's demotion was the most surprising of Wednesday's moves. Acquired from the Chicago White Sox along with catcher Miguel Olivo and Minor League infielder Mike Morse on June 27, 2004, for right-handed starter Freddy Garcia, catcher Ben Davis and cash, Reed batted .397 for Seattle during a late-season callup from Triple-A Tacoma. "That's the bad side of this job, having to do this, especially this time of spring," manager Mike Hargove said. "[Cutting] Jeremy was one of the toughet ones I've ever had to do. It was not fun, but we all felt it was the right thing to do."
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Mr. Cody Scott Richardson, 26, of Lebanon, died Monday, March 4, 2013, in Boone County.
Cody Scott Richardson was born on April 23, 1986, in Indianapolis, the son of Tony S. and Pam M. Richardson.
A life resident of Boone County and member of Lebanon Christian Church, Cody graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 2004. He attended Ivy Tech and received his degree in fire science in 2006 and then he obtained his paramedics certificate in 2009.
In 2007, he began working part-time as a fireman for the Zionsville Volunteer Fire Department and, on Aug. 31, 2008, he was hired as a full-time firefighter. During his days off from the fire department, Cody farmed for Dave Chance.
He married Caroline M. (Wyatt) Richardson on Oct. 9, 2010, at the Lebanon Christian Church, and she survives.
He lived life to the fullest, spending time with his friends and family. Cody was an avid fitness fanatic. He trained with Crossfit 180 and had also trained and competed with Crossfit Indy North. Cody lived by his five "F"s in life: faith, family, firefighting, fitness, and farming.
Survivors include parents Tony and Pam Richardson of Lebanon; wife Caroline M. Richardson of Lebanon; paternal grandparents Steve and Charlotte Richardson of Lebanon; sister Laci J. Richardson of Lebanon; aunts and uncles Tim and Kim Richardson of Lebanon; Joe Richardson of Lebanon; Todd and Heather Richardson of Lebanon; Julie and Lynn Grinstead of Lebanon; Lori and Mark Keppel of Lebanon; and Brad and Melissa Schrock of Westfield, and many close cousins.
Cody was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Jane Schrock, and his uncle, Brent Schrock.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Lebanon Christian Church, 610 West County Road 250 North, Lebanon.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, at the church with Pastor Lee Faust officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.
Myers Mortuary in Lebanon is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Zionsville Volunteer Fire Department, 1100 West Oak Street, P.O. Box 459, Zionsville, IN 46077.
Online condolences may be made at www.myersmortuary.com.


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Donning yellow-tinted goggles, beaded shoe inserts, thick gloves, and headphones spitting out a variety of noises, Nancy Cedar attempted to navigate through basic tasks - not as a fashion statement, but as part of a new program designed to help loved ones understand the crippling effects of dementia.
The new "virtual tour of dementia" was developed by the Homme Home, an elderly care center in Wausau, Wis., and Cedar decided to give it a try because her mother suffers from a form of the disease.
Suddenly the well-lit room seemed dim, and seemingly simple tasks like setting the table or folding clothes became a challenge. It was just a test for Cedar, but it's her mother's everyday life.
Among the tasks set before her, Cedar was supposed to write a note to her family. "I got into that room," Cedar recalled, "and I didn't know what I needed to do. It was very, very unsettling."
With this new perspective on her mother's disease, Cedar says, "It made me realize I need to be a better guide, and I need to anticipate more things than I do now."
Program leaders say that's exactly the point.
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A 53-year-old man faces charges after he reportedly stabbed a Charlotte County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance Monday.
Dino Grossutti of 310 Strasburg Drive in Port Charlotte was booked into the Charlotte County Jail on charges of attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, escape, and domestic battery.
Monday evening, a woman who had been staying with Grossutti called the Sheriff's Office to report that he had threatened to kill her, according to an incident report.
When deputies arrived on scene and tried to take him into custody, he reportedly resisted, grabbed a knife from his pocket and then stabbed a deputy in the rib area. Investigators say the deputy was wearing a ballistic vest, preventing the blade from injuring him.
Grossutti reportedly tried to run away but was Tased and arrested, the report said. He was taken to Fawcett Memorial Hospital before being jailed.
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) -- A Fort Carson soldier involved in using Facebook to tell the wife of another soldier that her husband was killed in Afghanistan has been reprimanded.
Army officials say Ariell Taylor-Brown of Mobile, Ala., learned of her husband's death through a chain of three soldiers and a Facebook message. Next of kin are supposed to be informed in person by uniformed personnel.
An Army spokesman said Friday the soldier who told Taylor-Brown was reprimanded. Officials haven't said whether the other two soldiers face any action.
Taylor-Brown's husband, Staff Sgt. Christopher Brown of Columbus, Ohio, was killed April 3 by an insurgent bomb.
Taylor-Brown has said she got a Facebook message asking her to call someone immediately. It wasn't immediately clear whether the person she called was the soldier who was reprimanded.