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The Mindy Project (totally don't get this show but it's currently playing in our house everyday as its my wife's favourite :)
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The Affair (Showtime) Sun, Oct 19th
Black-ish (ABC)
Empire (Fox)
This one looks intriguing. With all the talk of ALS its interesting to see it as one of the main themes for an upcoming show. You'll have to be patient though as this one doesn't come out until 2015
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Breath-Taking Ocean and Mountain Views, 5 Bedroom Luxury Home
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- Minimum stay:5-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Samara villa description
Casa Colibri is one of 7 high-end luxury beach houses in the beautiful Samara Reefs development. Located within easy walking distance of Samara Beach, Casa Colibri is located just 5 minutes from Samara's town center, and is an 8 minute drive to Playa Carrillo, considered by many (including the Lonely Planet) to be Costa Rica's most beautiful and unspoiled beach. Casa Colibri was designed and built by Karin Nagel, one of San Jose's top architects. It is one of four of the Samara Reefs homes owned by Canadians, specifically as a luxurious winter escape from rainy Vancouver winters. When we ourselves cannot be there we are happy to share what we consider to be 'our piece of paradise' with other families.
At over 5,000 sq. ft., Casa Colibri has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and is the largest house in Samara Reefs. Its central position gives it amazing, panoramic ocean and beach views as well as a great view onto the beautiful waterfall feature beside it. The beach house has been designed with comfort, elegance, and entertaining in mind. Designer Julietta Jurado's emphasis on elegance and design is found in every aspect of the house. Everything you need for a fabulous luxury experience is here: an outdoor dining room, a large bright gourmet kitchen, a separate air-conditioned media room, and ocean views from practically every room. There is a fabulous outdoor kitchen/barbecue area, and a 40-foot infinity-edge swimming pool. One of the best features of the house is how rooms flow seamlessly from one to another: from the living room to the kitchen to the outdoor dining room to the pool deck. From every room in the house, you are met with stunning ocean and jungle views. The kitchen, has three huge windows that capture a view of the ocean in front and the gardens to both sides. In the open concept living room, two extra-wide patio doors fold out of the way, doubling the living space and connecting the indoors with the outdoor pool deck. These doors open up a natural breezeway, making the interiors extremely fresh and comfortable. The large outdoor deck is equipped with lounge chairs, 2 shady hammocks, a 40-foot-long infinity-edge pool, and the covered outdoor barbecue kitchen doubles as a wet bar. Surrounding the beach house are mature trees and beautiful tropical gardens with a huge variety of exotic flowers that attract birds including hummingbirds, a variety of colourful birds, and butterflies. Whether you are inside the house, or out, you will find yourself utterly captivated by the stunningly beautiful panoramic ocean views, the shoreline of Samara beach, the small island of Isla Chora, and the protective reefs that appear and disappear with the tide. Windows from each room give you a bird's eye view into the surrounding hillsides where you can watch flocks of parakeets, families of monkeys swinging through the trees, people kayaking out to the deserted island, or fishing boats headed out to sea.
With the main living area located at pool level, most of your time will be spent there. Two bedrooms are tucked away on this level and three are upstairs. There will be no fighting over who gets the best bedroom view, however, because all 5 bedrooms have very large windows that have panoramic ocean views of Samara beach, the island of Isla Chora, and the offshore reefs. Throughout the house, earthy colors and natural materials create a very comfortable, relaxed feeling, while architectural features like the open spiral staircase and teh hanging bridge upstairs make it super-modern and sophisticated. Vaulted ceilings (which in some places are 30-feet-high) and floor-to-ceiling windows give the house a bright, open feeling. Though spacious, there are throughout the house and property, plenty of quiet nooks in which to escape with a good book. There are two peaceful hammocks, a rooftop deck, and the waterfall area, but the seat you might enjoy the most is in the comfy outdoor dining room. Located conveniently between the kitchen and the pool, it is possible to lounge many hours in these comfy chairs, go do some tanning on the loungechairs at the pool, and then have an afternoon nap in one of the inviting hammocks. Total relaxation is HERE.
We prefer to keep insects OUT so throughout the house are very-high-end doors that are well-sealed, as well as high-end windows with screens in every bedroom. While none of the houses in Samara Reefs have central air-conditioning, Casa Colibri has air-conditioners in each of the bedrooms plus the private media room and ceiling fans throughout the house. These, along with the fresh ocean breezes, provide constant air-circulation, which actually helps to keep the house a few degrees cooler than temperatures at beach level.
The most opulent bedroom is the grand master bedroom upstairs. It is very large and takes up 1/3 of the top floor. It has a king-size bed, solid almond-wood floors, remote control air-conditioning, a Tommy Bahamas ceiling fan, reading lamps, a large ocean-front deck with deck furniture, lots of storage and closet space, and a very beautiful and very large en-suite bathroom. From your bed, you can enjoy panoramic ocean views. Open up the sliding glass doors and enjoy the view from your large sun-deck. It is definitely our favourite spot for enjoying our morning coffee and waking up to the sounds of monkeys and birds.
Because of its fabulous southern exposure, from this house you can see both the sunrise at 6 am AND the sunset at 6 pm. From the en-suite bathroom, you can you can enjoy 3 different and very beautiful viewpoints. The ensuite has a large vanity with two beautiful sinks made of carved rock, Kohler faucets, a large glassed-in stone shower, with a garden view, and a full soaker bath tub which looks out into the hillside beyond. Features like frosted glass doors and a Juliette balcony make this bedroom over-the-top gorgeous.
The gourmet kitchen is fully outfitted and would meet even a high-end chef's expectations. It is extremely well laid-out, centrally located, bright, and inviting. It has high-end stainless steel appliances, a large granite kitchen island, a 6-burner gas stove, and a 4-person sit-up breakfast bar. Its huge granite countertops make cooking and meal preparation easy. A unique feature is the kitchen's large walk-in, air-conditioned pantry. This is an extremely handy place for storing dry goods, wine, beer, bread, and fruit. The kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate several chefs and is laid-out so well that no one bumps into anyone else. With ocean-view windows on three sides, the kitchen is very enjoyable to work in and its central location makes it the 'hub'.
Casa Colibri has a top-of-the-line Canadian-made Vermont Castings barbecue and a covered kitchen area right next to the pool. The granite counters and built-in sink make it a great wet-bar. You can enjoy pre-dinner drinks and the ocean view, all while grilling delicious gourmet creations.
To make the most of the view, the front of the house consists mainly of large windows. The window next to the winding staircase is two storeys high, allowing you to see from one end of Samara Beach practically to the other. On the back side of the house, the view of the dense green hillside is equally spectacular. The green canopies are lush and cover many, many acres. A large portion of this land is owned by WingNuts Canopy Tours and has been ecologically preserved. What you see is not unlike the densely forested areas in areas that are much more remote than this. This wilderness is a natural habitat for many species. It is a wonderful area to explore, whether you plan to try out WingNuts zip-lines and platforms or go hiking with Alvarro, of Samara Trails. Both tours are guided by very friendly and knowledgeable local experts.
In terms of distance from the beach, Casa Colibri is an easy 10-minute walk to Samara beach. Surf shops and a variety of good beach-front restaurants are just a few minutes further along. The walk is not strenuous at all; just walk down our paved road for about 600 meters, cross the street, and then walk 100 meters along a wide, shaded path, and you are at the entrance to the beach! Walk westly for another few minutes and you will be at the center of town, close to banks, the very helpful people at the Samara Info Center, grocery stores, etc. A cab back home will cost you $5.
A unique feature of Casa Colibri is its Rooftop deck - one of the area's best spots to watch fabulous sunsets and see the sun as it sinks below the horizon. With the sunset behind the perfectly situated palm trees, you have the perfect vacation photo. Our built-in concrete furniture is surprisingly comfortable.
If you are looking for a quiet spot indoors, the media room offers a pleasant change. It is a separate room located just off the living room, with remote-controlled air-conditioning, beautiful leather sofas, a ceiling fan, a TV, a DVD player, plenty of DVD's, and a sliding glass door that opens onto a small waterfountain feature. Because the media room has its own door, it is relatively sound-proof, offering a great space for kids.
Another unique feature enjoyed by Casa Colibri is the large and beautiful waterfall feature next door. The water flows through a 'river', through several small pools, then cascades over the edge into a shallow 'jungle pool' below. Surrounded by beautiful tropical shrubs, banana plants, tall grasses, and exotic palm trees, it is very serene. Sit behind in the grotto to get very cool or sit under the cascading water for an invigorating shoulder massage.
Property Type
- Villa
- 5000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Concierge
- Private Chef
- Staff
- Non Smoking Only
Not Suitable For Children:
Because of the many potential hazards, children under the age of 8 are not permitted....moreless
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 10
Executive Office
Large office next to master bedroom, ocean view, deck...moreless
3rd Upstairs Bedroom: 1 queen
This bedroom shares a bathroom with the Kingsize Room....moreless
2nd Upstairs Bedroom: 1 king
This bedroom shares a bathroom with the Queen-size room....moreless
Downstairs Bedroom: 2 twin/ single
This downstairs bedroom has its bathroom across the hall...moreless
Grand Master Bedroom (located upstairs): 1 king
Huge bedroom with ensuite bathroom & large ocean-front deck...moreless
Downstairs Master Bedroom: 1 queen
En-suite bathroom. Glass doors open onto lanai and pool....moreless
- There are 5 bedrooms in total, all with gorgeous ocean views of the beach, the off-shore reefs and the small island of Isla Chora. There are 2 king-size bedrooms, 2 queen-size bedrooms, plus 1 bedroom with two single beds. The two master bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, one is located upstairs and the other located downstairs. All bedrooms have remote control air-conditioning, premium linens, plenty of high-quality pillows, large closets with plenty of storage space, bedside tables and reading lamps, large windows with screens, quiet ceiling fans, attractive high-end furniture, solid wood floors, and high-end solid custom-designed doors....moreless
Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Bathroom 1: toilet, tub, shower, jetted tub
This is the Master en-suite; it is large and luxurious....moreless
Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
Natural rock, glassed-in shower, high end Kohler fixtures...moreless
Bathroom 3: toilet, shower
Natural rock tilework, glassed-in shower, Kohler fixtures...moreless
Bathroom 4: toilet, shower
Natural rockwork, glassed-in shower, Kohler fixtures...moreless
- Bathroom 5: toilet, outdoor shower
- There are 4 bathrooms, plus one located outdoors for pool-users. Only one of our bathrooms has a bathtub, the other 3 have large glassed-in showers. In each bathroom there are high-end shower fixtures and designer sinks. The house is stocked with plenty of cotton hand, face and bath towels, bath mats, and soap dispensers in each of the showers, and a supply of toilet paper. ...moreless
Other Amenities
- Our Administrator, Daniel, will greet you at the security gate upon arrival, give you house keys, gate keys, walk you through the house and show you the security system, the room safe, the office where the router is kept, the air-conditioners, etc. He will be on-hand to help if you need assistance with anything to do with the house or pool. Anna, our Housekeeper, will come to the house every 2 days (sweeping and cleaning bathrooms). Ask Mary-Ellen if you have ANY questions about ANYTHING....moreless
Our library contains a large variety of books, including a variety of novels, bestsellers, guide books on Costa Rica, a flora and fauna guide and a stargazing guide....moreless
DVD Player:
The media room has a DVD player. The room is off the living room and is quite sound-proof. It has a ceiling fan and remote control air-conditioning....moreless
Assortment of games in cabinet beside media room (scrabble, crib board, etc.)...moreless
Music Library:
IPOD docking station - bring your Ipod and plug it in....moreless
- Satellite / Cable:
Bring your iPod and plug it into our portable stereo system....moreless
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Churches
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Zoo
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Scenic Drives
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
Beach View:
From both the pooldeck and all 5 bedrooms, you can see the sand on Samara beach, the protective off-shore reefs, and the small island of Isla Chora....moreless
Mountain View:
Out of the grand master bedroom and the ensuite bathroom, you can enjoy sweeping views of the lush jungle beyond, flocks of parakeets flying to their trees at night, and families of howler monkeys....moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Spelunking
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
The dining room is outdoors, and open on 2 sides. The table seats 8 - 10. The furniture is very high end, chairs are cushioned and very comfortable...moreless
- Dining Room
- Seating for 8 people
Air Conditioning:
There is NO central air-conditioning. There are air-conditioning units only in the bedrooms and in the the media room. In the kitchen there is an air-conditioned walk-in pantry....moreless
Clothes Dryer:
Super Capacity, multiple settings for Delicates, Towels, etc. (Frigidaire Gallery Series)...moreless
Covered Parking:
A covered carport is conveniently located a few steps from the front door. There is plenty of space for 2 SUV's....moreless
- Hair Dryer
Internet with wireless router, excellent reception....moreless
- Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
All bed linens are of high quality, with a thread count of approx. 300 and made of premium cotton. An abundance of towels and beach towels are provided as well as beach mats and a beach umbrella....moreless
Living Room:
Living room with 2 comfortable sofas and a round coffee table....moreless
- Parking:
There are 3 telephones for guest's use. Dial 81 for an outside line. The phone is connected to the intercom at the gate so you can let people in from any of the phones....moreless
Towels Provided:
Bath towels, kitchen towels, and beach towels are all provided....moreless
Washing Machine:
Equipped with a Heavy-Duty Super- Capacity High-Efficiency washing machine and Extra Large Dryer for guest use. (Frigidaire Gallery Series)...moreless
Wireless Internet:
A router is in the Executive office upstairs. A nearby cell tower ensures excellent service....moreless
- Coffee Maker:
Cooking Utensils:
The kitchen is loaded with gourmet cooking utensils: rotary parmesan grater, garlic press, wine opener, spatulas, carrot peelers, baking pans, BBQ skewers, oven mitts, baking trays, you name it....moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
Fully equipped with 12+ place settings, serving platters, Paderno cutlery, coffee mugs, glassware, stainless steel wine glasses, plastic cups for kids. Plenty of serving dishes, appetizer dishes. ...moreless
The Frigidaire Professional Series dishwasher works very well. Its location is super convenient as it located between the dining room table and the kitchen sink. Detergent provided....moreless
- Ice Maker
This large gourmet kitchen is a wonderful feature - surrounded by windows, there are views in 3 different directions. If you like cooking & entertaining, you will love the high-end gas stove, the large granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. The island has a handy breakfast bar. Also has a huge walk-in, air-conditioned pantry, great for storing food & beer...moreless
Frigidaire Professional Series microwave oven located above the wall oven....moreless
Stainless steel Frigidaire Professional Series Convection wall oven with microwave on top....moreless
Pantry Items:
Fully stocked with toaster, Oster blender, fruit juicer, salad spinner, Paderno pots and pans. Stocked with flour, sugar, coffee filters, garbage bags, spices, teas, cooking oils, condiments, jam....moreless
The refrigerator is a stainless steel Frigidaire Professional Series, with an ice cube maker on the door....moreless
High-end European brands: a 6-burner Lentz gas cooktop is situated on a centre island. Overhead is a Kupper exhaust fan....moreless
- Toaster:
Enjoy panoramic views from the huge balcony in the master bedroom. The view is so big that you can see both sunrises and sunsets. The bedroom also has a 'Juliette' balcony looking out towards the jungle canopy....moreless
- Bicycles:
Deck / Patio:
The huge poolside deck is made of colourful native Costa Rican rock. It extends the full length of the property. There are 3 chaise lounges, 4 sling-back chairs and 2 hammocks, perfectly positioned outside the lower bedrooms....moreless
Casa Colibri has a Rooftop gazebo or 'sunset deck' accessed by a staircase leading from the carport. The Rooftop is the PERFECT spot to enjoy Samara's famous sunsets and cocktails....moreless
- Golf:
- Kayak / Canoe:
Lanai / Gazebo:
There is a small lanais located outside each of the lower bedrooms, accessible by patio doors which lead onto the pool deck....moreless
Lawn / Garden:
Beside the pool is a large grassy area and a tropical garden area with lemon trees and a huge variety of exotic flowers. ...moreless
Outdoor Grill:
Enjoy this huge, up-scale Canadian-made Vermont Castings gas grill. The area is covered and has overhead lighting. There is a granite counter top and sink. ...moreless
- Tennis:
Pool / Spa
House Cleaning
- Housekeeper Included
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|Monthly *
Nov 25 - Nov 30, 2014
5 night min stay
December 1-19
Dec 1 - Dec 19, 2014
6 night min stay
Rates are based on 6 guests; add $40 per night, per additional guest
Christmas Week
Dec 20 - Dec 28, 2014
7 night min stay
New Year's Week
Dec 29 - Jan 5, 2015
7 night min stay
High Season
Jan 6 - Mar 31, 2015
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 6 guests; add $40 per night, per additional guest
Apr 2 - Apr 7, 2015
6 night min stay
flat fee
Low Season
Apr 9 - Jun 30, 2015
6 night min stay
Rates are based on 6 guests; add $40 per night, per additional guest
July & August
Jul 1 - Aug 31, 2015
6 night min stay
My Standard Rate
6 night min stay
Rates are based on 6 guests; add $40 per night, per additional guest
Additional information about rental rates
- Refundable Damage Deposit $500
- Taxes Included
We do require a $500 Damage Deposit this is 100% refundable, provided there is no damage.
The rates are based on occupancy of 6. Over 6 people, there is a $150 charge per person per week.
Payment can be made by mailing us a U.S. bank draft (cashier's check).
A deposit of 50% confirms your reservation. The balance is due 30 days prior to check-in.
December rental balances are due 60 days prior to check-in.
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- Restaurant
- 1.5 miles to rental
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WingNuts Canopy Tours
- Attraction
- 0.4 miles to rental
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- Attraction
- 1.3 miles to rental
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Super Olas
- Attraction
- 1.1 miles to rental
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Playa Carrillo
- Region
- 2.6 miles to rental
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Hacienda Punta Indio
- Hotel
- 1.8 miles to rental
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Car: Recommended
From Casa Colibri, worldclass ziplining canopies operated by the fabulous guides at WingNuts are just 10 minutes away. The two beaches, Samara and Carrillo, are a 5 minute drive away and have every activity you need to have the perfect vacation: perfect waves for body surfing, boogie boarding, and the chest-high water is great for beginner surfers. Professional waves are just 30 minutes away. Rent boogie boards for $2/day, bicycles, ride horses on the beach, rent some ATV's, kayaks, or paddleboards. Go ocean-kayaking to the tiny island of Isla Chora or kayak slowly through wide rivers, observing the natural jungle off the beaten path. Go snorkelling or diving and see a huge variety of sealife, including colourful fish, turtles, and even lobster. Or take a yoga class right on the beach. If flying in an ultraflight or a gyrocopter is on your bucket list, then the Flying Crocodile pilots are the perfect guides and now is the perfect time! Try something that scares you everyday! Explore some National Parks - Samara is close to 3 of them: Barra Honda (an amazing underground limestone cave that is millions of years old!) Not very far away is the beach called Playa Ostional where, if you're lucky, you can see hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles laying their eggs ... or depending on the season, hatching and racing out to sea. The 3rd National Park is Palo Verde River where you can take a leisurely river cruise -take your camera because it is a birder's paradise. You will feel like an Extra on National Geographic.
For another thrilling adventure, go deep-sea fishing for sailfish or marlin or charter a smaller boat and catch tuna and dorado for dinner. Or go dolphin-watching and see their fabulous tricks in their natural habitat. Animal lovers will want to check out the many exotic animals at La Selva Animal Refuge & Zoo - an amazing opportunity to watch up close animals including a jaguarundi, kinkajou, anteater, baby howler, a toucan, chatty parrots, and fascinating vampire bats! (Most of these animals are being rehabilitated for future release.) For stunning ocean views and a day of fun, golf 9 holes at one of the World's Best Boutique Hotels, Hotel Punta Islita, which is 45 minutes away. Be sure to stay for lunch and enjoy their amazing atmosphere. Get dirty and take ATVs off-road - go for it and drive through rivers! or take a guided hike through the jungle with a fascinating biologist with Samara Trails. Guaranteed, you will not run out of thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable activities, spectacular sights, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2008
About the owner: We are a family from Vancouver, Canada, (Tsawwassen, to be precise) with two school-age daughters. We have been coming to Costa Rica since 1992. Later, when we had children we brought them: our first daughter when she was 10 months old and our second daughter when she was only 3 months old. The four of us come at least twice a year and stay at Casa Colibri. During other times of the year, we rent the house to other familes. It gives us a great deal of satisfaction to be able to be able to share this paradise with other families. Our excellent caretakers, Daniel and Anna Quiros, help us do that by keeping the house well-maintained and incredibly clean. Also, our main partners, Tim and Isabel, live next door to Casa Colibri and are an incredible help. We co-own a second house, located 2 doors over, with Tim & Isabel. It is Villa Mirador (vrbo 393786) and is also looked after by Daniel and Anna. Our partnership also rents out our original 5-bedroom beach house, Hacienda Punta Indio (395744) which is located on the peninsula of land between Playa Samara and Playa Carrillo. It is one house on 60 private acres with an infinity edge pool and a 15 minute walk to the beach.
Why the Owner Chose Samara:
When my husband and I first visited Samara in 1992 we absolutely fell in love with the friendly little town and its fabulous beaches. Immediately we realized we wanted this tropical paradise to be a part of our lives forever. Not long after, we met fellow Canadian Tim Coates and his wife, Isabel Fuentes, in their San Jose geological firm, TC&A, and our dream came true. We became partners in their Samara/Carrillo property development called Punta Indio, a 60-acre property that separates Playa Samara from Playa Carrillo. Total serendipity! Together with our partners in 1995 we built a vacation house & infinity-edge pool on this property and called it Hacienda Punta Indio (vrbo 395744). It was the perfect spot and for many years our group vacationed there happily. Playa Carrillo and Playa Samara are 2 of the safest beaches in the country for swimming and both win awards for outstanding cleanliness standards. The town of Samara is very friendly; its amenities, activities, and size are perfect for families. The locals (who call themselves Ticos) are great people, friendly, positive, and happy. The beach, Playa Carrillo, is Costa Rica's national jewel - palm-lined, pristine and completely untouched by development. The Lonely Planet calls it THE PRETTIEST, MOST UNSPOILED BEACH IN ALL OF COSTA RICA. By 2006, our group had grown too large for the Hacienda so designed 7 houses on an elevated ridge closer to town - on land that had been an unproductive beanfield. It is now Samara Reefs. Truly an amazing location, it is a short drive to town, it has outstanding panoramic ocean views, and its position on this ridge ensures cool tropical breezes! When our managing partners, Tim & Isabel designed Samara Reefs, they went ALL OUT, perfecting the water system, septic system, road system, water-conservation system, and now, installing solar-panels. Samara Reefs surpasses all other developments on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We are very proud to share a piece of it with you.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
The infinity-edge pool is 40+ feet long and, unlike most pools, it is mainly composed of salt-water so it doesn't have a detectible chlorine smell. Beside Casa Colibri is a huge waterfall feature which is absolutely incredible! Inspired by the hotsprings at Arenal, you can sit right in the river or under the cascading waterfall to get an invigorating massage! Or on a particularly hot day, hang out in the underground grotto behind the waterfall to cool off and take in the incredible view. A HUGE benefit of Casa Colibri is its wonderful caretakers. If you need assistance or help with the house, our Administrator, Daniel Quiros, and his wife Anna live across the street in their nearby casita. They are extremely helpful and will do everything they can to make your vacation even more enjoyable. Daniel has been called a God-send many times, once for tracking down a guests' lost luggage, another time for changing a guest's flat tire, and another for supplying a guest with fresh fish. Our guests love Anna and her delicious cooking. Guests rave about her ceviche and was called a godsend when she babysat their children so they could have a break. At Casa Colibri, you will enjoy a feeling of total luxury, the convenience of being close to town, AND the magical feeling that you are sitting at the edge of real JUNGLE. Each time you look out your bathroom window at the canopied hillside behind, you see a large acreage owned by WingNuts Canopy Tours. This natural habitat for wildlife is carefully preserved and home to many species of animals. You will see monkeys from the rooftop deck. You can observe monkeys swinging from tree to tree, see (and hear) flocks of parakeets coming home to roost, and enjoy the sounds of cicadas in the evening. Absolutely paradise. Please check All My Rental Listings below
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The grand master bedroom has ocean views, a huge deck, and a gorgeous en-suite.
3rd upstairs bdrm has a queen size bed, ocean view and A/C.
Front entrance of Casa Colibri, the carport, and the covered sunset deck.
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A video claiming to show two UFOs flying across a wintery Scottish sky has provoked an online debate.
Almost 10,000 users have watched the footage since it was posted on YouTube on January 1.
The short video, filmed in a car driving along a snowy road in foggy conditions, shows two bright lights moving quickly across the sky.
The YouTube user says that the video was shot on a dashboard-mounted camera by a Scottish mountain rescue team.
There are no details as to where or when the video was actually shot, or which mountain rescue team was involved.
The video sparked a debate among users to the site as to whether it was a genuine sighting of something unexplained or if it had a more mundane explanation.
Many suggested that the recording just shows the lights of a passing car reflected on the windscreen
Freezing the footage and expanding the picture suggests that there are in fact four points of light, corresponding to the four front lights of the passing car.
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They add: "They clearly pass behind the car and they color is way off for any kind of reflection. I don't know what this is but it's no light glare."
Others make the point that an earlier car passing the camera does not make such a reflection, and point out other inconsistencies with the theory, including "If it's lens flare, how come the lower blue light goes under the light to the top?"
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Through FOBESII, Mexico and the U.S. agreed that higher education, innovation and research are a key driving force which will promote human resources and economic development to ensure that both nations can compete globally, making North America more competitive. FOBESII is a top priority on the bilateral relation, because the level of academic, technical and scientific exchange between both countries cannot be compared with the intensity of its trade and political relationship (In 2013 the total trade between Mexico and the U.S. reached 507 billion dollars, averaging about one billion a day, representing one million dollars per minute).
Mexico with its 116 million inhabitants only sends 14,000 students a year to the U.S. and 4,000 US students take courses for academic credit in Mexico each year. To put it into perspective, Mexico ranks 9th as a country of origin for international students in the U.S. below countries such as South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Vietnam. In the U.S., Mexico ranks 13th as a destination country and 4th in Latin America, after Costa Rica, Argentina and Brazil. India and China, the most populated countries in the world, send 100,000 and 200,000 students per year to the US, respectively. These numbers also become a concern when compared with a staggering 72,000 students South Korea sends to the U.S. each year having a total population of 50 million.
Within the framework of FOBESII, Dr. Charbeneau and Dr. Jenet support the objectives of the Mexican proposal, Proyecta 100,000, that sets the goal of sending 100,000 Mexican students to study in the US and 50,000 students to study in a Mexico by 2018. This program complements the initiative by president Obama called 100,000 Strong in the Americas which seeks to send 100,000 students to study at Latin America universities and vice versa.
Dr. Charbeneau and Dr. Jenet will gather with representatives of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Instituto de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica, Agencia Espacial Mexicana and CONACYT (National Council of Science and Technology). The academics seek to promote cooperation between the University of Texas System and Mexican universities to substantially increase student mobility and academic exchanges. Additionally, due to the arrival of SPACEX, the California-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation new private launch site at Brownsville, Texas, they want to identify and to develop short and long term shared visions in the areas of what is called STEM education and research, commercial development, training and education on space exploration.
The University of Texas System - one of the highest quality public university systems in the U.S., with its nine universities, six health institutions and world class faculty members - shares Mexico's vision that collaboration on higher education, innovation and research are key priorities to build a competitive and prosperous region that highlights knowledge as a strategic factor for integration. The creation of the new U.T. System university in the Rio Grande Valley is an adequate response to integrate the needs of the rapidly growing tech sector in the valley, particularly the needs of SPACEX.
Doctor Jenet expressed to me that the timing couldn't be better to obtain a partnership that will allow CARA to welcome Mexican students into the space science programs, near and deep space exploration, and research and technology development. I undoubtedly agree with him and I hope that academic exchanges and student mobility between the U.T. System and Mexican universities increase in a substantial manner.
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It's a well known fact we live in a 24/7 consumer culture. The rise of technology means that almost every aspect of our life has an expectation of immediacy, from our 24 hour news culture, to shops extending their opening hours, to smart phones giving us access to a wealth of information anywhere, at any time.
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I hear the term "modal shift" - referring to the move of passengers from cars to public transport -- a lot, and a lot of discussion of how to achieve that. But I've now seen the answer - copy the Swiss in practically everything. And an excellent place to start would be bringing the railways back into public hands.


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With no official word on the state budget before Tuesday's Kershaw County Board of School Trustees meeting, school board members were still unable to pass the school district's 2011-12 fiscal year budget.
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Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) parent Mike Gogan filed an incident report against L-EHS last week, in an effort to recover what he believes is missing money from the school's cheerleading account. According to the incident report, Gogan estimated there is about $6,000 to $9,000 missing.
Camden High School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2010-11 academic year.
Justin Johnson of Camden, a recent graduate of the Divison for the Deaf at the S.C. School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB), entertains the crowd in the school's production of "Swing…the Musical." Accompanying him is classmate Jane Enabore. Johnson plans to attend college or travel overseas. While at SCSDB, Johnson participated in basketball, football and track. He won Most Valuable Player in basketball and was a student assistant coach. He excelled in academics while showing off his talents dancing in the school's fine arts performances.
Camden Elementary School has announced its honor rolls for the fourth-week period.
Kershaw County students recorded outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2011 spring semester at Clemson University and earned inclusion on the President's List or Dean's List at Clemson University.
Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) science teacher Holly Sullivan has been selected as a South Carolina state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
The Thomas E. McLester Scholarship awards have been presented, for the second year, to two Kershaw County graduates with high aspirations for their future education and professional careers.
The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) technology plan includes five sections that address students, professional development, instruction, communications and technical support -- guidelines that KCSD Director for Technology Phyllis David said the school district will look toward during the next five years.
When Tony Boykin stepped into the Camden High School's (CHS) old building on Laurens Street more than 40 years ago, he had no way of knowing how many memories would be created in Memorial Hall.
With the state budget still up in the air, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees were still unable to pass a 2011-12 fiscal year budget during its meeting Tuesday evening.
Meredith Toole, April Barrett, and Ashleigh Hough have been awarded the 2011 Laurie Slade Funderburk Leadership Scholarship. For a fourth year, the South Carolina General Assembly Women's Caucus has given scholarships in honor of each of the sixteen women legislators currently serving in the South Carolina General Assembly. Representative Funderburk is currently serving as the Chair of the Women's Caucus.
The Kershaw County School District will close its Parent Portal for system maintenance on Friday, June 10. The portal will reopen at the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.
Two Kershaw County School District teachers have been selected to attend a summer science institute at Roper Mountain Science Center in Greenville.
Several volunteers in the community are starting to help Kershaw County School District (KCSD) teachers improve reading skills in their students. They are reading coaches, the first part of a South Carolina initiative being implemented under the "Read to Succeed Act" passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Nikki Haley in June.
The positions of athletic director (AD) and head football coach at Kershaw County School District (KCSD) will remain combined. Lugoff-Elgin High School's (L-EHS) currently separate AD and head football coach will be combined back into a single position at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year.
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Deep energy retrofits provide substantially greater energy savings — often reducing a building's energy consumption by up to 50 percent — than traditional retrofits and other building efficiency upgrades, but they still receive far less attention and capital than they deserve, according to a report by The Rocky Mountain Institute.
This lack of attention is partly due to a narrow definition of their value, typically focused on energy cost savings alone, as well as the confusion and uncertainty around how to calculate, present and justify such additional value streams as part of a retrofit capital request, according to How to Calculate and Present Deep Retrofit Value: A Guide for Owner-Occupants.
When planned and executed properly, a deep retrofit can decrease company and property operating costs, help manage enterprise risk, and enable bigger and more sustainable company revenues, all of which lead to higher property and company value, the RMI says. The guide reviews a set of value elements to illustrate how the economics of investing in building energy efficiency can dramatically improve when all value that is created is recognized. Nearly all retrofit stakeholders can tap into these value streams, including corporate real estate managers, building owners, occupants, lenders, developers, corporate sustainability offices, energy managers, government entities, and the full range of sustainability and real estate service providers.
This report provides a structured and evidence-based methodology for determining the costs and savings of many other value streams, from additional operating cost savings categories to revenue drivers like employee comfort, health and productivity, and even market and reputation risk mitigation, RMI says.
Old buildings from New York City to Denver including the Empire State Building and The Clark Museum in Williamston, Mass., have enjoyed the benefits of a Rocky Mountain Institute "deep retrofit" over the last five years, according to RMI literature released in December.
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So the way I understand is that this connects to USB port of a computer and software is then installed on the computer to allow the drives connected to this device to be seen from anywhere on the internet.
Can this be connected to a USB port of a router?
I read that it converts video files that are accessed via the device, is there a way to prevent that since WDTV can handle most video files?
What are the advantages of hacking or installing ArchLinux on this device?
the software on your computer is for local access to the drives.
you can tell it to only convert when asked.
there is no simple local network access.
with archlinux you lose all pogoplug functionality, but you basically have a low powered linux box. now you can install local file server software and .etc.
Thanks for the info. Read that once you have your drives on their site, they can read/use your files as they please, which seems a little intrusive. Installing Linux may be the way to go, but doesn't look easy to set it up as a network file server.
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I use it and some old flash drives to share files with a few friends.
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So in an attempt to install lInux on my plug device, I ended up bricking it but I do remember takIng the backup of the boot stuff. Do you happen to know of any restore guide? Thanks
Sorry, I don't, but you want to ask in the following forum.
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I have this exact unit with a 1TB drive hooked up to it sitting in my basement, hooked into my router. I never touch any of this.
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I store all of my pre-converted (via handbrake) movie files on the pogoplug drive and I use the pogoplug app (or website) to stream my movies to any device I want anywhere that I have wifi. It hasn't really ever failed me.
I do NOT use the auto-conversion that the pogoplug can do. I turned that off. I manually convert all of my movies myself with handbrake. It has never had any problem streaming any of them unless I have a weak wifi signal where I am. It works over 3G as well as long as you have a good enough signal.
I also use this as a means to dump photos. Any time I add photos to my laptop, I have the PogoPlug backup software running which automatically copies those new pictures over to my pogoplug hard drive. I can then use the app or the website to send direct links to those photos to family and friends for them to view/download/whatever.
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Lowering The Google Red Flag – Sidestep The Cash Hungry Bull
With all the previous discussion of paid reviews and my unwillingness to raise the white flag or bend over, this post is going to come as a bit of a shock.
Keyword & Link Tools (& How To Confuse The Google Bot)
This could have been a paid review through ReviewMe, it was ordered a few days ago and I just haven't had time to write something that warrants being paid for it, but I decided to write something for free.
If any of the Google Spam Team are reading this article, it was not paid for in any way and your bots can't tell the difference because keyword analysis would pick up the specific words suggesting that there is some kind of disclosure for paid links.
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canarySyllabification: ca·nar·y
Pronunciation: /kəˈnerē /
Definition of canary in English:
noun (plural canaries)
1A mainly African finch with a melodious song, typically having yellowish-green plumage. One kind is popular as a pet bird and has been bred in a variety of colors, especially bright yellow.
- Genus Serinus, family Fringillidae: several species, especially the island canary (S. canaria), which is native to the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Madeira, and from which the domestic canary was developed
Example sentences
- Janet has been keeping exotic birds including cockatiels, finches and canaries for 12 years.
- Finches, canaries and budgerigars do not need as much attention from their people and so may be an option for those with busy life-styles.
- Budgies, finches, sparrows and canaries are only a few of the more than one hundred kinds of birds people keep in their apartments.
2 (also canary yellow) A bright yellow color resembling the plumage of a canary.
Example sentences
- African marigold comes in yellow and orange colours in various hues such as light yellow, canary yellow, golden yellow, bright yellow, cadmium, orange, golden orange, deep orange, bright orange.
- A strong ethnic collection, it uses vivid colours which range form burgundy and strong fuchsia to canary yellow and electric blue.
- The landscaping was so much better than anything around it, and despite the ugly color contrast of bright canary yellow and brown it was in very nice shape.
3 (also canary wine) historical A sweet wine from the Canary Islands, similar to Madeira.
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- His drinks cellar would have been stocked with vast quantities of strong beer and small beer (a weaker brew), as well as a range of wines such as claret and canary.
- This was considered as a trial of victory among these 'canary birds,' or bibbers of canary wine.
- Shakespeare refers to canary wine in Twelfth Night and The Merry Wives of Windsor.
late 16th century: from French canari, from Spanish canario 'canary' or 'person from the Canary Islands' (see Canary Islands).
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A Clean Slate
Starting Afresh
So. Here it is, my new website. I have started it on a clean slate, no imported posts, nothing. I have decided to do this because I simply did not like what I had been doing on my previous iteration of this website, and I thought it was time for a change.
Typically I would just embed a video that I had done and copy the description from that video, but now I want to add more to that or write something that should really be on one of my other websites. But now I know what this site is for, my thoughts. This has partly happened because I am no longer using WordPress on this site anymore, partly because I think it tries to do too much and partly because it makes simple blogging complicated.
So I've moved to Anchor
So far, this is the only blog post I have written with Anchor, and there are a few things I like. One of those is how simple the interface is, it isn't complicated or confusing, it's straight to the point.
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Filled with pineapple, pecans and cherry pie filling, this colorful salad mold adds fun, fruity flavor to any potluck menu. —Virginia Luke, Red Level, Alabama
12 Servings
Prep: 10 min. + chilling
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
2-1/4 cups boiling water,
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup whipped topping
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
In a large bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin in 1-1/4 cups boiling water.
Stir in pie filling. Pour into a 7-cup ring mold coated with cooking
spray; refrigerate for about 1 hour or until thickened but not set.
In a large bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in remaining boiling water.
Stir in pineapple. Chill for about 1 hour or until thickened but not
Combine the whipped topping, mayonnaise and pecans if desired; fold
into orange mixture. Spoon over cherry layer. Refrigerate for at
least 1 hour or until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate. Yield: 12
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1 serving (1 slice) equals 184 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium,
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- Publisher: D3Publisher
- Release Date: Dec 3, 2012
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
User Score
Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 10 out of 26
Mixed: 3 out of 26
Negative: 13 out of 26
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Jul 25, 2013This is a shiny and great "little gem", it's completely playable with a controller and gives "that" good feeling, it's very short but has replayability value through the 3 characters you can use to play through it, varied outcomes and wish to improve "time" and "score".
In sum the fact that's really short could be a plus since obtaining the highest scores is not so easy even if the game seems easy, is a "rhythm 'n fight" with enjoyable graphics and sound which comes in handy when you don't want to play something more complex and-or don't have a lot of time to play, something to have and to give a shot every now and then just to relax.
As a side note I must say that forcing some kind of Anti Aliasing through drivers and-or using an external one like SMAA definitely improves the experience.
Final words, is written nowhere that a game to be good must be "long", this is a real short but damn fun, engaging and relaxing game at once, as already said a true gem, not a load of things to do, but something you can beat up exactly in that little spare time you have which wont allow you to dedicate yourselves to more pretending games, is for this reason along with a decent price and a good polish that I'm gonna give this game a full 10.… Expand
Feb 6, 2013Karateka is just a series of painfully repetitive QTE. The idea of combining a brawler with a rhythm game is cool but in my opinion it's not enough for anything more than a minigame in some bigger title.[CD-Action 02/2013, p.63]
Feb 4, 2013Remake of an 80's classic arcade hit cannot prevail over modern competition. You can try to spend few moments in the fight but the results are unsatisfactory. [Jan 2013]
Jan 7, 2013Karateka is a nice remake but it feels more like a mini-game than a full fledged product. The game lasts less than an hour and it is even less articulated than the original one.


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Nearly 120 employers and 250 job recruiters were at an IPFW career fair this month to speak with potential hires – an encouraging sign for soon-to-be college graduates. Many of those students, however, are nervously eyeing job prospects with the burden of tremendous college-loan debt. The average Indiana student owes $27,000 for a four-year degree.
The Questa Foundation for Education is helping some area students with the debt portion of the problem, while also offering a strong incentive to stay and work in the region.
Students are forgiven as much as 50 percent of a $20,000 Questa Scholar loan if they choose to live and work in one of 11 northeast Indiana counties; as much as 15 percent if they remain for even a year. The unique program already is showing success.
Jordan Crosby is part of that success story. The Heritage High School graduate used his Questa loan at Trine University, where he earned a perfect grade-point average on his way to earning a degree in informatics. Since he graduated last spring, he's worked as a business intelligence analyst at Medical Protective Co.
Crosby said much of his debt already has been forgiven. Questa's Pay Back Partnership Program, available though Trine, IPFW, Huntington University and six other area schools, repays another 25 percent of the Questa loan.
I didn't have to take out any loans my last year, he said. The five years you stay and work here and your loan is forgiven – that really is an incentive.
Skyler Spurling, a North Side High School graduate and current Questa Scholar, said the Questa loan was invaluable in meeting her tuition costs at IPFW. The loan-forgiveness feature also is a factor in her future plans. When she graduates in May, she hopes to attend law school in Michigan before returning to Fort Wayne.
The fact that Questa will reduce a portion of my loan has greatly influenced my choice to move back to Fort Wayne, Spurling said.
Jeff Berggren, senior vice president for enrollment management and marketing at Huntington, said 24 Questa Scholars are enrolled there, with the support of about $115,000 in loans. Loan forgiveness and the additional payback the partner universities contribute make it both an attractive program for students and an effective way to retain graduates, he said. The model also is a tool to approach other foundations and encourage them to invest in area students.
I talk to colleagues nationally about this program, Berggren said. There's nothing out there that's this pro-active.
In Huntington's case, northeast Indiana not only retains talent but draws it. Berggren said just 57 percent of the university's students are Indiana residents, but 72 percent of its graduates find jobs and stay here. Almost a third of those who enroll in graduate school stay in Indiana.
Getting the word out to prospective scholars and to donors looking for an effective way to invest in the regional economy are the goals for Marc Levy, executive director for Questa Foundation. He and his staff also are working with area schools to make funds more accessible. Some students, through their colleges, may now receive their first Questa loans as upperclassmen.
There are some students who make it through their freshman and sophomore years with enough resources; then they may have to look at dropping out or going part time to work, Levy said. If we can help them stay enrolled full time and graduate with reduced debt, that's what we want to do.
In addition, Questa is working with Ivy Tech Community College to structure assistance for adults returning to school.
This really is an investment in people and in our community, Levy said. We want to have people who are prepared for the economy of the 21st century, with livable-wage jobs.
In doing so, Questa also has hit on a way to encourage them to stay in northeast Indiana with their newly earned talents and also begin a career without the burden of staggering debt. Its efforts will go a long way in helping produce more college grads for the region.


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If you didn't get the (almost) play by play with my Twitter account, my NYCC experience was a bit… hit and miss.
When I arrived on Friday morning to set up, I immediately noticed two things were wrong: (1) my "table in the Webcomics Pavilion" turned out to be an empty booth in a small, unmarked strip near some other webcomics people, and (2) the box of books I'd had delivered to the show was looking a bit unhealthy.
Somehow, what Reed Exhibitions had described to me as a "table" did not include an actual table, and I was forced to pay extra to actually get one. (I've complained, citing their sales person's e-mail describing it as a "table," not a "totally empty booth" or "dealer space" or something accurate like that. While I've received an apology for the "miscommunication," Reed hasn't yet resolved this to my satisfaction.)
The box of books had clearly been dropped at some point, with over half the books' back covers covered with black dirt of some kind and varying degrees of damage, and the box had been taped back together. While most of the dirt came off with an eraser, about 10 of the books were, in my opinion, unsellable.
Clearly, either UPS or Freeman, the company that handles any shipments and various "services" on site at the show, had dropped the box, and I needed to figure out who did it. A bit of detective work leads me to believe it was probably UPS, but I can't really be sure, and as such, I may not be able to get any compensation for the damaged books.
It wasn't all bad, though: Liz Bailie was an awesome fun tablemate (read Freewheel!), the Michael Bay T-shirts were a hit, the book sold very well, I met a lot of great fans — and (I think) made a few new ones. I also ran out of all the Multiplex cards with the URL late on Sunday, so now I need to order more before the next con I go to — which is actually next weekend. (I'll have to figure something out for that.)
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WWE conducted a poll, asking fans if they felt that Big E Langston would some day be a world heavyweight champion. Thus far, 70% of the voters feel that the current Intercontinental Champion will move up to the main event scene eventually.
After announcing the big return, WWE conducted a poll on their website to see who fans wanted Batista to work against when he gets back into professional wrestling. Randy Orton barely beat out Brock Lesnar by garnering a third of the votes.
WWE conducted a poll on their website and 97 percent of the fans voted that Chris Jericho was better than Triple H.
Former TNA knockout SoCal Val posted an interesting picture of herself riding in a shopping cart.
Former TNA knockout SoCal Val will be joining Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman at an autograph signing in England this week.
SoCal Val revealed the centerfold picture she posed for in Business Cycles Ink.
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ESPN's Law: On the move again?
Keith Law is a unique figure in baseball, a person who has shifted between front-office and media positions. He soon may be on the move again. Law, a senior baseball writer for ESPN.com, interviewed last week for a number of front-office roles with the Houston Astros, including the job of scouting director, according to major-league sources. Law met with both new club president...
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If run differential is an indicator of underlying performance, then the Houston Astros qualify as nearly as big a surprise in the National League as the Baltimore Orioles are in the American League. The Orioles' plus-34 run differential ranks second in the AL behind the Rangers' plus-47. The Astros are tied with the Washington Nationals for third in the NL at plus-14, trailing...
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According to a tweet from Houston Chronicle reporter, Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday that the club's first base job will be a "good healthy competition" in spring training. Chris Carter, the 27-year-old, first baseman, who is approaching the 30 home run plateau in his peak years, is slated to bat in the six hole as the DH, that...
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Vermont State Police are seeking information about a hit-and-run crash that damaged a parked car in the Green Mountain Shopping Plaza in Rutland Town.
A woman told police she was at her job inside a store in the plaza off Route 7 just after noon Wednesday when a black truck hit her car, ripping off the front bumper.
The truck fled the scene, the woman told police.
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