text:
Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 1093 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Roadtripmama Good location The hotel is in a good location; however, the pool is inadequate for the size of the hotel. The number of kids in the pool far surpassed the capacity and I was unable to swim during my visit. The room was OK but lacked a makeup mirror, and an extra chair. August 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by park Need parking choices clearly listed Good location and hotel. It would be helpful for the hotel to recommend self partk options and/or have accurate valet parking info for their hotel on their own website. (Site lists $44; receipt stub said $37 but the actual price was $46 + tip for a night) May 27, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Tom2014i Hotel Staff is the best staff was very friendly and eager to help. Rooms were clean and plenty of work space. June 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by maryrupprecht Good for the Holidays This is the second year we have stayed at the Sheraton for an overnight gig to Seattle. We missed out on the holiday package because we booked late, but it's still great for the central location and I think the Gingerbread Houses get better every year. December 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by songer Perfect Location in Downtown Seattle The hotel was good, very clean. The staff were excellent, the location perfect for our needs. The valet parking rate was very reasonable, and included keeping the car until 6pm on departure day. This was unbelievably convenient for us. Perfect, actually. November 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by TrishMcG50 This hotel is in a prime location The Sheraton Seattle is very accommodating as well as located in a prime spot in downtown Seattle. I would recommend staying here if you are traveling to Seattle; no need to rent a car. May 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ann70 Great room Our room had expansive views of the city. Furniture was well placed so one could easily move around. June 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mary41 This hotel has excellent staff This hotel staff from the valet when I drove up, staff at front desk, and conference staff were friendly and very customer oriented. They worked quickly and wanted to make sure that my stay and experience was wonderful. They succeeded. Thank you to all. September 12, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 Seattle Sheraton - always a reliable bet We live in Spokane, WA & the Seattle Sheraton has become our base camp for getaways. Hotel is centrally located to restaurants, shopping, entertainment. Workout facility is outstanding. Room quality is consistently 4 star - usually a nice view to boot. February 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jean0001 Good Hotel Clean comfortable room. Good Shower. June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by 50shadesofwater Great fitness center, lacks iPhone dock Nice place, nice staff. Great fitness center. Missed a dock to my iPhone 5. Wifi fairly OK. Annoying to pay for each day though. You can throw out the TV. Bad quality water in the room. Im a premium water professional so what did you expect 8). Thanks November 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CostcoJimmy Slept Well In Seattle Great location, just blocks from the Pike Street Market and the typical downtown attractions! Didn't use the $5/day green savings (for not requiring daily room service), but still liked that we saved water and electricity. Great stay for a conference. August 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chanel1 Hotel Location If your needing to stay in a hotel close to shopping, restaurants and theaters this is it. The staff at this hotel was very nice. Plus it is close to the main freeway I-5, China town & many wonderful shops. In my opinion I would come back for certain. October 31, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by sealiz Staff can't be bothered Great location in downtown Seattle. Staff at this hotel can't answer a question without the answer being NO. Rooms are on the smallish side. Lobby is nice and very open with free wi-fi. Good Happy Hour at the Daily Grill but room service is expensive. July 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ben09 Location The location of this Sheraton is ideal. Only blocks to Pike's Market, shorter to many other restaurants and the monorail to the Space Needle and museums. The hotel itself is clean and the restaurant/lounge was great. The staff was also very helpful. October 7, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Siupong Has filed a complaint The hotel is great howver, the hotel made 2 major mistake i one day, and the staff handled the situation very unprofessionally. I spoke to the direction Matt, H epromised me to get back to me and do something about, I have not heard from him since. November 23, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by jabk26 You almost get what you pay for The facilities were amazing, the staff phenomenal in their proffiessionalism and quickness. The one thing that I did not like was how clean the room was. There was a few pieces of garbage behind the curtain when I pulled it aside and under the bed. March 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Traveler35 Convenient for convention center Hotel was fine. Just found the sink area in the bathroom to be very cramped if two people are occupying the room. Also there was absolutely no place to hang a dress. Closet (amoire) could only accomodate a suit. No room for a longer lenth garment. April 28, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Kathy111 Excellent Service While i did have some problems with noise, the hotel management more than compensated for the problem. They were wonderful and I really enjoyed my stay. May 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by KDS5578 new towels you need new towels, they were very thin and threadbare June 18, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by rattled aggressive homeless people at the door The homeless men confronted us every time we returned to the hotel, some even at the entry. This was very frustrating and has never happened in any other city. The hotel was very nice, but the city needs to take a stand and clean up the vagrants. May 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by PackerLover Wonderfull Staff and Location First trip in 30 years to Seattle and had a great time despite a chilly weekend. Proximity to the hotel from Westlake Light Rail from Sea-Tac was awesome. The staff was great and we will be back. April 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by annonymous456 Excellent Location Excellent location. Close to most tourist attractions. Staff is caring and friendly. However rooms do not have proper air circulation and the air becomes stale which could be a problem. Windows do not open so there is no fresh air circulation. August 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lori66 Perfect Location; This was a great location as I was attending a conference at the convention center. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spotless. I esspecially like the discount coupons for each day I chose not to have the room tidied by staff. January 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Colleen21 Wonderful Stay We enjoyed our stay, beds were very comfortable and staff was very professional. From the bellhops to the check-in to the lounge, all were very pleasant and helpful! Location was great with lots of things to do and see within walking distance. October 3, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by jody42 Was great, untill checkout Glad I upgraded to the club level, bed was amazing! Club lounge was nice along with the staff in there. Was nice a quite in the room and loved the view. And very close to shops and the Washington State Convention Center, where I needed to be. September 17, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by SAB1 Stay Dated decore, management would not honor conference rates after the "expiration" date resulting in my spending $30/night more than my compatriots. At breakfast on Sunday morning, the waiter attempted to give himself a $9 tip on an $11.43 bill September 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jamnagari Total Comfort I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Sheraton Seattle from October 17 through October 25, 2012. I had very comfortable room and excellent service. Entire staff at the hotel was very courteous. I recommend this hotel to all Seattle bound travelers. October 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lori12 Very Friendly Staff I enjoyed the 4 days I spent at this hotel while on business. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It is a beautiful hotel and my room was very clean and comfortable. The elevators were always available when I needed them and very quick. December 23, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by chip65 Fair to poor This stay was in 3019 lots of maid carts in our hall way carpet had lots of stains in room and Room service carts left all nite Pool bathroom dirty lots of used towels everywhere pee on the bathroom floor Lobby bar with 90 point wine closed December 29, 2012


text:
Japanese researchers have also documented the healing power of humor and laughter in rheumatoid arthritis, another autoimmune inflammatory disease. Twenty-six people with the disorder listened to an hour of rakugo, traditional Japanese comic stories. As the participants' mood improved, their level of pain diminished. Moreover, their cortisol levels dropped, suggesting a reduction in stress; and their levels of interleukin-6 and interferon-gamma, indicators of inflammation, also fell. This means that the disease essentially "turned off" during the rakugo. It remained subdued for at least 12 hours afterward.
Laughter and good humor provide astonishing health benefits in other conditions as well. Researchers led by Lee Berk at Loma Linda University in California studied 48 people who had had a heart attack. Throughout the yearlong study, all participants received standard cardiac care, but half of them were instructed to watch humor videos of their choice for 30 minutes each day. Both groups had lab tests and EKGs (a test of heart function) twice a month. At the end of the study, the humor group had lower blood pressure and fewer arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and required less cardiac medication. Moreover, while 10 people in the standard care group later had second heart attacks, only two in the humor group did.
More significant for people with diabetes, the humor group had greatly reduced levels of the stress hormones cortisol and epinephrine (adrenaline). Cortisol is associated with increased insulin resistance, while epinephrine stimulates the liver to release more glucose. While there are no specific studies yet on the effects of humor on diabetes, lowering stress is known to improve blood glucose control and provide other psychological and physical benefits.
The best medicine
However you do it, having fun benefits you on many levels. Here are a few of the ways good humor helps:
Laughter. Mirthful laughter is thought to have numerous health benefits. When we laugh heartily, we breathe deeply and exercise our chest muscles, momentarily raising our heart rate and improving blood flow to the heart. Laughter provides a gentle form of exercise that relaxes tense muscles and flexes less commonly used ones. It also reduces stress, boosts immune system function in several ways, and improves breathing by opening tight airways. It's thought that laughter may even help cure snoring by improving the muscle tone of the palate and throat.
It's interesting to ask how laughter evolved and why it is good for us. Some biologists think that laughter is our species' way of indicating that a situation isn't serious, as in, "Yes, I fell, but I'm OK (Ha, ha). Keep chasing that mammoth." So laughter tells us that everything is all right and enables us to relax and keep on keeping on.
Social connection. Sharing moments of fun can bring us closer to other people, and social support is powerful medicine. Many fun activities, such as games or excursions, involve partners or groups of people and provide opportunities to make new friends or keep up old relationships. If we like having fun, other people will like being around us.
Forgetting our troubles. Our problems and the world's can wear us down. When problems pile up, our stress levels go up, too. Life seems bleak, and self-care starts to become more trouble than it's worth. Working some pleasure into each day gives us a break from worries and problems and gives us more energy and clarity to deal with them.
Absorption in the moment. Fun can be a form of meditation. When we're doing something we enjoy, we forget both the past and the future and pay attention to the moment. Living in the moment reduces stress and helps us appreciate life more. In India, a Dr. Madan Kataria started a popular and now worldwide practice called yogic laughter, a form of meditation based on group laughing exercises. But we don't need a formal spiritual practice or a laughter club to give full attention to what we're actually doing. Whether we're playing basketball or watching a sunset, getting lost in the moment is one of the healing dimensions of fun.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Don't Miss
- FC Barcelona will not renew Qatar sponsorship deal due to terror financing concerns
- Raheem Sterling wins Tuttosport's young player of 2014 award, Liverpool star called 'black gold'
- Inter Milan want Aaron Lennon. Tottenham eye Fredy Guarin [Gazzetta Dello Sport]
- Brendan Rodgers beginning to doubt whether Mario Balotelli is technically good enough for Liverpool [Mail]
- Wenger on why Sanchez chose Arsenal over Liverpool: 'Simple. Champions League continuity' [Star]
Standard Liege 1 – Gent 2
- Updated: September 22, 2012


text:
I'm writing this because I've had a rude awakening and I'm sure I'm not alone. There used to be nothing I'd love more than a sequence of music videos to start the day. And don't get me started on Beyonce and Jay-Z, or Bey and Jay as I liked to call them- I used to be filled with excitement every time I found out about a new live performance going up online. Once, I even had aspirations of becoming a video vixen (butt implant fund permitting). But things have changed for me now. I'm tired of seeing girls brainwashed. The music industry is messed up on so many levels, and everyone just seems to eat it up.
I'm 22, mixed race and have so frequently been put into a box, with men expecting me to behave a certain way and to like certain things. I've been one girl of many for some boyfriends and expected to put up with it or move on, with standing up for myself inviting responses like, 'relax ma' or, 'you've got issues B'. In the past, I've been led to think. Wait, maybe I am overreacting, maybe I do need to loosen up, maybe this is how things are now.
I can't help but feel that it is the media which is perpetuating this idea, hip hop in particular, and gradually it's trickling down through pop culture. To me, the rap game is so disappointing; overrun with money hungry males who have a monopoly on power and wealth. It's clear to see this from listening to the lyrics of ASAP Rocky (an artist I used to refer to as my 'ideal man') ft. Trey Songz, Same B***h, 'I hit her then I quit her then I give her to my n***a'. Or Nicki Minaj ft. Rick Ross, where she moans submissively throughout, 'I'll do anything you say, anything, cos you're the boss'. Nas said The World is Yours then featured in a video with Nicki- a woman who embodies the air headed, whitened, sex object stereotype which has come to represent so much of popular music nowadays. We live in a world where light skin is glamorised, where weave is a multi million dollar industry and where Beyonce and Rihanna are the most successful female artists. Their influence is unreal.
Celebrities are such incredibly powerful figures, yet the majority do nothing to attempt to change the current state of play. In our society, it can be argued that some popstars have more power over the global constituency than any politician. As well as this, the material they produce, whether we wish to accept it or not, has a continuing impact on the state of humanity. The way things are going, if Kanye 'All I want for my birthday is a big bootied hoe' West was to publicly discuss the global exploitation of sweatshop workers and human rights, I might start to believe he is the god he claims to be. Too many people in the public eye place emphasis on the status of others according to their wealth and looks and assets, and not their moral fibre. It's scary because right now they're the most influential. Our society is materialistic as a whole and teaches us that the way to become successful is to acquire as many luxuries as possible. Why are we so obsessed with having stuff? Why is this idea spoon fed to us everywhere we go?
The Pour It Up video really sent me into a frenzy of despair when I saw it. Does Ri Ri, one of the biggest and most influential stars, or her people, not realise the implications her videos might have on the little girls who can easily access them? Or care? And what about the message it sends out to young boys- that this sort of behaviour should be expected from women? I can't understand how it's okay for children to so easily be able to digest messages about strip clubs and dollar bills? Or how a group of people can sit in a boardroom and agree on this concept for a video? What about Jay-Z, making reference in Drunk in Love to Ike Turner, a man famous for raping and beating his wife? (There is another amazing article on here which talks about this). I'm upset because these videos make light of potentially dangerous situations for the sake of publicity, they reinforce male power dynamics in society and normalise the idea of women as disposable objects.
I do have hope for change though. I can't help but feel like this is why the 90s are making such a comeback; those years remind us of a more innocent time. In the meantime, people ask me why I don't just ignore it all. Yes, it might be easier to turn a blind eye, but turning off my iPod wont turn off the ongoing problem. I'm sick of being told it's a fad or I'm overreacting. I've worked, I've travelled, I'm educated and I've experienced the impact these videos can have on impressionable girls first hand. My opinion is valid. The change will come about from having our own identity and not being afraid to speak out. We just need to think critically about the world and what we admire.
My foundations are shaken… Where do we go from here??by Jessica D Age 22
Blurred Lines: Porn or Pop? The Perpetuation of Patriarchy in Pop Music Videoby Georgia Green Age 21
How will this affect our children?by Molly Vigo di Gallidoro Age 19
It Is Fashionable Now To Be Misogynistic If You Are A Singerby ObjectAdmin Age
Is being sexual the only form of self-expression for women in the public eye?by ObjectAdmin Age
Blurred Lines: Porn or Pop? The Perpetuation of Patriarchy in Pop Music Videoby Georgia Green Age 21
My foundations are shaken… Where do we go from here??by Jessica D Age 22
How do we deal with this?by Rosham Argia-Dervy Age 15
How will this affect our children?by Molly Vigo di Gallidoro Age 19
Just a Girl for the '10sby Violet N Age 29
My foundations are shaken… Where do we go from here??by Jessica D Age 22
Blurred Lines: Porn or Pop? The Perpetuation of Patriarchy in Pop Music Videoby Georgia Green Age 21
How do we deal with this?by Rosham Argia-Dervy Age 15
© 2014 Rewind&Reframe. All rights reserved.


text:
Stay up-to-date with all the latest from the Hawks.
Check out the best photos as the players put on their boxing gloves then get into the gym.
9:00am Dec 19, 2014
STAR forward Jarryd Roughead has all but sealed his playing career at Hawthorn by signing a two-year contract extension.
12:00pm Dec 18, 2014
PREMIERSHIP player Will Langford will be joined by brother Lachlan at the Hawks in 2015 after he was picked up in Wednesday's Rookie Draft.
1:09pm Dec 3, 2014
Hawthorn has picked up Sam Grimley in the 2014 Rookie Draft with selection 65.
11:27am Dec 3, 2014


text:
There is an old saying "It's all in a name." Nothing
could be closer to the truth with Oriental Rug Cleaning by Hand.
We take an unbelievable amount of pride in the work that we do.
It is a true passion of mine and my family's. It all began when
I started working with my father in the oriental rug cleaning business.
I never had a true appreciation for the value of an oriental rug.
I thought they were pretty and the best place you could find them
was a Pottery Barn catalog. It did not take me long to truly understand
the craftsmanship that went into the development of these one of
kind textiles. One day my father had to leave the plant to run an
errand. I was in charge. A woman came into the plant with this modest
and yet very delicate rug. I don't know why but I could tell right
away that this rug meant something to her. She was extremely cautious
about handing it over to us, almost like a mom dropping her child
off at kindergarten for the first time. I assured her that she came
to the right place and then I explained the process.
How we only hand wash the rugs. I showed her the place and she
felt good at that point. She knew she could trust me. I began to
ask her about her rug, Where it came from? She began to tell me
the story of how her grandfather did a lot of traveling during his
life. He had come across this hand woven textile in the region of
Kirman, in Persia. He came across this small rug that he bought
and it has been in the family ever since. Almost 80 years!. When
the grandfather passed, she inherited the rug. It sat in an area
of her house for many years before she figured it was time to clean
it. That's where she found us. She knew it had to be handwashed
but couldn't find many companies that did it.
I am proud that we are one of the only companies in this area to
use this hand washing method. I am proud to have a family and crew
that care as much about your rugs as you do. I have a state of the
art facility with the right equipment and most importantly the right
people to make sure that our many happy customers keep returning
to us.
Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach, Greenacres,
Gulf Stream, Haverhill, Highland Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter,
Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Manalapan,
North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Tequesta,
Wellington, West Palm Beach


text:
I live next door to an abandoned house at 127 Gold st. The upkeep of the property hasn't been kept and its a big issue for my family. As you see in the pictures, my driveway is near the tall grass that hasn't been cut since maybe last summer. There are lots of stray animals in my area that run through this grass. Who knows if someone could hide in the grass at night. The whole property looks bad, could anything be done about this? Please anybody help! Signed A Concerned Utica resident!
There's a forest next door!
By: shortydoowopSubscribe Channel: News Location: Utica, Ny
2 Comments
This story is inappropriate and should be flagged for moderation. Please choose from one of the following options:
You have indicated this comment should be removed.
The comment has been submitted for review. Thank you .
says ... on Wednesday, Jun 17 at 9:59 PM
I Wonder How Much The Building Next To You Is Sellin For? Any Idea? LOL24014694
Inappropriate? Alert Us!
says ... on Wednesday, Jun 17 at 9:59 PM
Hey A U Could Probably Call Codes, but seems how its an abandoned building i dont know how far u will get. Or U Could Try To Call Your City Counselman who is Frank Vescera at City Hall(HannaPark). He Might Do Something Seems How He needs votes realec24014654
Inappropriate? Alert Us!


text:
Chew on this: Thirty-five million Americans (13 percent of the population) are over 65 years of age, and this 65-plus group is currently the fastest-growing population group tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the Census Bureau estimates that this group will comprise 20 percent of the total U.S. population by 2020.
But that's just one sign of a nation that, across the board, is rapidly graying. As baby boomers continue to cross the 50-year mark and health care continues to rapidly advance, we're all living longer, higher-quality lives. The most telling statistic: The Census Bureau projects that America's median age will shift from 34 in 1994 to 38.7 by 2035, an immense jump for such a large and diverse country.
According to Gangaram Singh, a professor of human resources policy at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland, if you study the statistics, the simple fact is that with current economic conditions, including low unemployment and worker scarcities, "The pool of young workers is no longer sufficient to meet employment needs."
Is that an unsettling reality? Say "yes," and you're in the majority. Most managers approach the notion of supervising workers older than themselves with sizable anxiety.
"Age is often referred to as `the subtle bias,' " says Elissa Perry, an assistant professor of psychology and education at Columbia University Teacher's College in New York City and a specialist in age discrimination. "While most companies recognize the need to address gender and race diversity and the tensions that arise [from that], few have done anything but ignore age diversity."
For its part, the federal government has already addressed these tensions. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) sets out unmistakable protections for workers 40 years of age or older. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces ADEA, spells out the law's impact: "Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment--including but not limited to hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments and training." That's a sweeping law, and, especially as more small businesses see an increasing number of older job applicants, it's a law you need to digest. Bumping up against ADEA can be every bit as painful (and expensive) as running afoul of the sexual harassment or race discrimination laws the EEOC administers.
The trouble is, many businesses violate ADEA, possibly unintentionally. "Many studies have shown when an older and a younger job candidate apply for an entry-level position, the younger candidate more consistently gets the job," says Perry. "That has to change."
Singh agrees. "There are many stereotypes against hiring older workers," he says, ticking off the three most common:
- Older workers are absent more frequently.
- Older workers are short-term employees who only stay on the job briefly.
- Older workers are less productive than younger workers.
"None of these stereotypes are true," says Singh. "Research has shown them all to be false, but many employers entertain these beliefs, and that makes them reluctant to hire older workers."
Adds Perry: "Businesses hold more myths about older workers, probably subconsciously. For instance, you'll hear that older workers are more accident prone, but there's no basis for believing it. You'll hear older workers will not retrain; there's no evidence that a willingness to retrain has anything to do with age."
Like this article? Get this issue right now on iPad, Nook or Kindle Fire.
This article was originally published in the February 1999 print edition of Entrepreneur with the headline: Silver Lining.


text:
BS Hauler
Senior Member
Last Activity: Today 12:10 AM
About Me
- 02 F350 CCLB Dually 7.3 6sp M. 122,000 miles
Stock as of yet. So far have bought
4" MBRA turbo back with muffler
GTP 38R BB turbo and WWII wheel and high flow housing, Non EBV pedelstal, Adrenaline HPOP.
New IH up-pipes, Aluminum intake plenums, 203* Therm with alulminum houseing, Boost relief valve, all new boots, FPRx and HPRx. Coolant and Trans Filter kits. Max AC Assist control Valve. 8 gauges,
Boost,Pyro,Fuel,HPOP,LPOP pressure. Water,Oil and Trans Temp. Need tunes and injectors yet.
03 26' CM 4 Horse trailer and 25' GN flat bed.
- 02 F350 CCLB Dually 7.3 6sp M. 122,000 miles
Feedback Score
|iTrader Profile
|Recent Ratings


text:
The Case For Local Authority Cuts
Cato-at-liberty is shocked to discover that:
Massachusetts requires hairdressers — yes, hairdressers — to be licensed by the government.
And in this country?
Licence - hairdresser - Google Search
Enfield Council
Hairdressers and barbers are required to be registered with the local authority. Following an application an Officer will visit ...
North Wilts
The Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 has eliminated the need for hairdressers to be registered,
You do not require a licence or registration in order to trade as a barber or hairdresser in Newcastle
All Hairdressers and Hairdressing premises must be registered with the Council. Council byelaws cover the hygiene and cleanliness of ...
To operate a Hairdressing Salon within the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough, you need to be registered.
The Leicestershire Act 1985 means hairdressers in Rutland need to be registered,
And so on....
That's clear then - how do those customers in areas of the country survive where the reckless councils let people cut hair without being inspected first?


text:
If you are an a**hole, John Mulaney advises you to never leave your house unattended. (2:11)
john mulaney, new in town, alcohol, teens, blackouts, school, growing up, partying, douchebags, poop & pee, storytellers, police business, housing
© Copyright 2014 Comedy Partners. All Rights Reserved. Comedy Central and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of comedy partners.


text:
(God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 131)
June 29th: Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul: You are Called to Shepherd and Lead Others to Christ
"The person poor in spirit calls upon God's mercy without knowing how much alms he will receive from God. He does not know whom God will use or by what means He will implement His support. Such a person only knows to expect everything from God, for He is that person's only reliance."
(God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 131)
Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time: We Hear, Listen, Pray and Hopefully Act
"'The person who hungers to fulfill God's will is the one who widely opens the door to the One who is knocking. The more you empty yourself of your own will and become poor in spirit, the wider you will open the door. As a result, you will be free for the coming of the Lord and His will, which is love."
(Open Wide the Door to Christ, pg.147
Wednesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time: Do You Show Your Genuine or Your False Self?
Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time: What's on the Other Side of the Gate?
Today marks the 31st Anniversary of the beginnings of the apparitions
"Dear children! With great hope in the heart, also today I call you to prayer. If you pray, little children, you are with me and you are seeking the will of my Son and are living it. Be open and live prayer and, at every moment, may it be for you the savor and joy of your soul. I am with you and I intercede for all of you before my Son Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call."
(I will post my audio reflection later today or tomorrow)
"The more you consider yourself a sinner and worse than others, the more you make room for grace and for your faith." (The Gift of Faith, Third Edition, pg.88)
Sunday: Solemnity of St. John the Baptist-First Mass in Parkersburg @ St. Francis Xavier
"Our home, our work, even our involvement in the things of the Church, and our noble plans and apostolic endeavors: all are simply means to our true end. They are means that God gives us to rely on Him and be more fully united with Him. If our heart is with God and is uniting with His will, then those various means bring us closer to our union with Him."
(God Alone Suffices, Third Edition, pg. 106)
Wednesday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time: Give Glory to God and Not Yourself
The Best Deeds are Done in Secret and Found Out by Accident!


text: Goat Brie, Lake Tahoe Lacrosse, Heaven. 1 - Published July 27, 2011 by Connor Wilson in Club, Lifestyle The common man subsists on pb & j at lax tourneys. Those who strive for the best sideline meals ever go the extra distance. Goat Brie on the sidelines of a Lake Tahoe lax game… believe it.


text:
We're 10 days away from 2012. Around the office, we're calling it The Year of Model S.
I hope to be the owner of a new Model S with the closest home address to your Menlo Park showroom!
550 Morey Drive, just down Middle. Very excited!
Best...Christmas present...ever!
From what I can tell the 40 kwh battery (the car my budget can afford) will not be able to utilize the supercharging stations. If this is correct, I am very disappointed. A trip to LA in the base model S will require three charges or 15.6 hours of charging if my math is correct. Is there any plans for upgrading the 40 kwh battery to allow access to the superchanrging stations before I commit to the purchase?
I AM SO EXCITED! I can't wait to order mine!
1) Pricing is good - but regarding the Performance Version. 21" Performance tires don't perform well on the rainy conditions and in snow. Probably some customers may like the 4.4 sec. acceleration - but may prefer an all seasons tires instead...so probably the customer should be given a credit for all seasons tires, which can be used to get the panoromic roof
2) I am planing to buy 2 teslas - charging port should be on both sides or should be a configurable options. I don't want my garage to have cables running all over the place
3) Customer's don't like uncertainty. The price should include 8 years of standard maintenance ..or .. customers should be able to buy 4 years, 6 years or 8 years of standard maintenance at the time of purchase or within 12 months of purchase
4) For me the buy or no buy decision will boil down to this....I will test drive the Model S car in night, and go over HWY 92 in night ...I should be able to see the turns on HWY 92 going into Half Moon Bay without putting the high beams..
5) For me the buy or no buy decision will also boil down to this. I will test drive the Model S car... Take it to the Safeway parking, and see warns me, when I am parking and prevent the car from going into the pavement. My Porsche Panamera does not warn...and I have made many scratches under the front hood, as I always park over the pavment
6) We want both both front and back sensors... Sensors that really work
7) We like Tesla...because they are just like us...engineers...So lets be honest. No body drives at 55 mph. On Freeways I drive at 74 mph on an average. TELL me how many mile will Model S go if I am driving at 74 miles per hour. Basically take HWY 5 to LA and tell us that number.
8) On Streets, we drive at 35 miles per hour. So tell us honestly. Take a Model S..and Drive it in Streets of Fremont, CA for 5 hours at 35 mph with signal lights etc...and tell us how many miles it can go.
9) The overall press release you did was very good....but when you said 300 miles at 55 mph ...Tesla has lost its credibility there and then. Please do 7 and 8 as described above. Don't give us the B.S it depends on conditions. You define the conditions and tell us.
10) You saying 300 miles at 55 is raising concerns that if you drive faster,,, the life of the car will be reduced. I drive my Porsche Panamera at 90 - 95 mph...and after 2 years it still drives like i just got it from the showroom...can you say that for Model S??
11) Keep up the good work...Telsa should emphasize that they are not just another car company
I have a question about the pricing: "$49,900 after federal tax credits". Does this means that the price is actually: $57,400?
Does that also mean that the price of the fully loaded car is over $100,000?
What I dont understand is why the signature is MORE expensive for those of us that put $40k down years ago? It seems that the only difference is a bit faster acceleration?
I'm so excited!
Is this blog ipad friendly? I keep getting denied based on ip...
Sorry to hear the RED did not make first production. I too am very excited, lets get those machines rolling off the line!
Exciting times are ahead in 2012. Good to know the pricing and option details. Will go over more carefully and see if any useful suggestions can be made that will benefit more folks.
Thank you Elon and everyone at TESLA for the best car …. of any kind! P469 with the performance upgrade !!!!
Maybe I'm in the minority (of 1) but I always planned on getting a base model, 160 mile battery. I was willing to accept some tradeoffs -- this will still be the most expensive car I've ever purchased. I'm most bummed about not having access to the supercharging stations. If there's a technical reason for this (a valid one) it would be great to know why.
My initial reaction is that a base Model S doesn't feel like a car I want to own. And I don't think I'm going to be comfortable driving in a $70,000 car (even $50,000 was a stretch).
I've been a fan of Tesla from Day 1 (reservation P127). Now I'm thinking I need to come to terms with not owning a Tesla after all.
I am quite excited about this announcement, but I am not certain what was the point of the Signature series. Was putting down 40k just to have Signature written on the back of the car? Seems to me there should be many features in the Sig to be somewhat compatible the performance model.
Clearly, more information is required from Tesla about the Signature series. Hope this was just not a gimmick.
What is the signature edition being delivered with and what is it's pricing?
TRIPAT Comment reaction:
This is very good feedback. It is clear on the first sight TRIPAT knows what he is talking about. I think Tesla is great both of them, and i am also looking forward to model X. I definitely want to buy one of model S. I have my own business, so i know how it goes, when you want to sell something, even if it is good. All the specs you presenting to people looks nice, but reality can be different in many ways. For example I would be very interested how would the points 7 and 8 of TRIPAT feedback goes. My opinion is very similar to TRIPAT°s. I am planning to buy one at first to get first hand experience and do my own tests. Depending on the result i am planning to buy about 50 fifty of them as contribution to car rental business. Just one question at an end (except TRIPAT°s enquiries) how long the batteries will long lasting, how can i anticipate the battery persistence. In other words when will the battery pack need to be replaced(hours of work/miles). I know it depends on many factors, but lets say a bit aggressive style of driving.
Comment to TRIPAT°s feedback:
I really like feedback that TRIPAT gave you. On a first sight you can see, that he knows what he is talking about. There is a lot of people like him or me, whose are concerned about these questions. I would be very interested, what would the answer to points 7,8 be.
Besides the questions that TRIPAT asked, i would like to know when do you expect battery pack will need to be replaced(hours of work/ driven miles). I know it depends on many factors so lets say my driving style is a bit more aggressive than average user, and i will be driving on highways and in the city 50:50. I am also interested how model S works in cold whether minus 10 to minus 40, aren°t there any problems with electronics in car?
I have my own business, so i know how is it, when you are selling something, even if it is good. What you present to us is great stuff and i admire what Tesla achieve and i am looking forward to model X btw., but in reality some specs about model S can be markedly different. My most concern is driven miles per one charge.
Anyway i definitely going to buy one of these 85kw version and test it myself. Depends on the results of these test i am planning to buy maybe fifty maybe more of them for my car rental business. Model S is very progressive car , environment friendly with perfect look and competitive price. Good work Tesla. Despite some doubts i am so excited and am looking forward o moment when i get one of them in my hands. Keep up in good work. :)
Please clarify: It cost $3,750 to have a navigation system? A navigation system should be standard on any car costing $50,000 these days. You show off your 17 inch display with pictures of the navigation system for goodness sakes. Who will want this car without a navigation system? You have effectively raised the price of the car by $3,750. Does this bother any other reservation holders out there? I feel betrayed.
For me it boils down to whether the Tesla S has the capability to be my only car. Friends bought a Nissan Leaf but say that given its range you will always need to have a second car. So I concur with Tripat, more information on the real-world energy consumption is needed. And if Tesla does not provide that the rest of us more pragmatic people will wait a year after car release to see what people write about their actual experiences.
Very exiting news!
However, people with a Signature reservation might want to do the following math exercise:
[Model S Signature]
[Standard Model S 85 kWh/300 miles + add all options which are standard for Signature]
The result should be USD ~3.000, i.e. it seems like you can build a Signature based on a Standard and save USD 3.000!?
Which extras are left for the Signature reservation holder?
- Signature Red
- Badges, inscriptions
- Optional white leather
- Prioritized delivery
This better not be true, and, knowing Tesla, I am sure that it is not. So better get this info updated in a hurry before you scare anyone away from the Sig.
I will be checking this more carefully and will post updates if relevant. Comments are more than welcome!
Nice pricing! I love the rear facing seat option! Now I just need to save up enough $$$
Can you please clarify the standard equipment on the "Signature" series model? Perhaps I'm missing something, but there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference from the standard 85kwh model other than the $18K price difference and earlier delivery. Are any of the "options" standard (premium music system, panoramic roof, etc.)? Furthermore, there are less color choices and I'm not too excited about the limited "Signature color options." Are there any distinguishing characteristics? Unless I'm evaluating the information incorrectly, I expected MUCH more from my $40K reservation fee and the large price difference.
I also agree with the post above regarding the option for all season tires on the performance model.
We're excited - thanks for not increasing the pricing!
Please consider supercharging for all models even as an extra cost option. I assume this is the 440VDC charging system that bypasses the on-board AC charger.
If you get the tech package (with 16 GB drive) do you get expanded storage for music on board with the standard sound system? Is there a discount if you get the tech package and the sound music package or do you get two 16 GB drives when both are purchased?
Also I hope you expand the color selection like the roadster. Most colors are quite dark - not ideal for hot climates, with only white/silver on the light side. How about adding Glacier Blue?
I am so excited! I was fortunate enough to have been able to sit in and have an interior demonstration of the Beta at the new Fashion Island Showroom and the car is simply amazing...and beautiful! (I was also able to attend the "Test Ride" event a few months back as well...and I can assure you it's an exciting ride!)
I will say I'm a bit confused (and maybe disappointed is a better word) if I'm understanding the pricing right. It appears the Signature Series Reservation Holders will actually pay a $4,300 PREMIUM over a similarly equipt (non-Signature) Model S.
For example, if I add up all the features listed on the Signature Series Pricing Page I come up with a total (after Federal Tax Credit?) of $83,600, however, the Signature Series list price is $87,900.
I've been under the impression Signature Series Reservation Holders (including myself) were going to be "rewarded" for their early and large pledge of support via the $40K deposit.
Am I missing something???
I agree with TRIPAT's post item 5, that the front end is hung over way too far and one is likely to hit the curbs in the parking lot and scrape the bottom of the bumper or air dam. Warning Sensors are a must to prevent this.
I sat in the prototype at the San Jose show room and felt that the seats were a bit too stiff (lacking padding)for comfort. With the performance tires offered, every little bump will be transmitted straight through thus further magnifying the discomfort. For those of us who have lost their natural padding, please provide some. Have some skinny folks test drive and give their impressions. Throwing a cushion over the seat to overcome this will take away from the smart interior design.
At the Beta reveal, in Princton NJ, I heard that NJ has offered no sales tax and other states were comtemplating doing the same or some form of rebate. That would certainly allow for me to load up on options. I'm hoping we hear news like this for NY.
-> cosmomusic, kelly
Seems like we have noticed the same thing. If this is the final word, it would be a very, very serious issue for Signature reservation holders. I am trying to get more info from Tesla and will post here - could you do the same, please?
I'm glad someone else mentioned this as well, but the pricing on the Signature S makes no sense. Assuming I wanted all of the options, I can buy a fully loaded Model S and save a $3-$4k. The only thing other than a Signature badge and maybe color is the 6 month time delivery difference.
Considering we plunked down $40k for over 2 years, its seems like we are paying a premium to do buy the Signature S (unless you are getting the $10k credit as a previous Roadster owner)
I would like the SIG much. But pricing is disappointing. Better skip the signature reservation with unwanted and expensive items and get a model from the regular production half year later with all the teething troubles being wiped out.
Please confirm that the Signature is CHEAPER than the fully loaded S in comparison!
Overall, I'm ecstatic to see things moving forward and closer to my garage. A few notes of feedback
- Supercharge not available for the 160mi model? That's the one that needs it most desperately. I don't know if this is a tactical decision to drive more to bigger batteries or a technology decision based on the specs of the pack, but not impressed.
- Navigation system: you've got a big 17" screen and all the electronics there ready to go and they are charging an additional nearly $4k for gps? That seems ludicrous. I hope there is some option for this standard. Even if it is just using google maps and not the "turn by turn."
- There should be an all-weather 21" option. Those of us near headquarters tend to like to go to tahoe in the winter and really need the traction. please reconsider.
I too, would like to see the supercharging option for my 40KW base model and don't mind paying for it. Charge time reduction is critical when I am on the road. TM, please re-visit this option.
No mention of seat cooling. That is disappointing.
Great news. Need wireless charging option.
Just confirmed that the Signature S versus similarly loaded Model S (assumining you want all the options)actually costs $4k more. What you get is:
-6 month earlier delivery
-Signature badges
-Special Signature Red trim
Considering I put my $40k over two years ago, this is very disappointing, and seriously considering cancelling. Unless you got the $10k discount for being a roadster owner, I don't know why anyone would pay for the Signature S
C'mon guys. Signature reservation holders put down $40k to get early delivery, pure and simple. Complaining about any lack of additional favors sounds a little childish. We want the company to be successful, right? Of course, it would be nice if the Signature was more distinguishing, but that's not why you and I put up $40k instead of $5k. We wanted it early and that is exactly what we will get.
That said, I wouldn't complain if my Signature (#448) arrived with a set of Signature Series exclusive frunk-fitted luggage.
what? you are not willing to pay $3550 extra (not $4300 quoted above) for the Red color and getting the limited edition signature car sooner? then don't! come on, sounds fair to me.
I agree with many of the posters. Navigation package shouldn't cost so much especially when your incremental cost is minimal.
I am looking forward to the coming year with great anticipation and this car will be a great part of that.
I too am surprised on this initial pricing... as a Signature reservation holder (S56) in Canada, we don't yet know the pricing and option details for our market, but I had fairly clearly heard while at the Canadian debut of the beta model S in downtown Toronto a month or two back, that the interior trim for Signature would be quite distinctive and clearly set the Signature apart. The perforated seats were going to be air conditioned and heated, for example - but I see no mention of this in the released pricing/option text (even the Lincoln has air conditioned seats - so I'm sure that this is simply a typo in the Signature details).
I also made the trip to California for the factory tour and after Elon's presentation and announcement of an option for even better acceleration, I asked about whether this would be offered to Signature buyers and the only answer I rec'd at the time was that the Signature would include all options and thus was likely to include any performance upgrades... looks to me that somehow the Signature no longer includes not only the performance upgrade, but is missing others like the glass roof and speedy wall charger which must be purchased separately.
It looks to me like someone at the last minute decided to de-content the Signature without noticing that the standard model can now be fitted out for roughly the same cost - thus negating the previously expressed benefit of reserving a Signature. I'd be very surprised if there is not a revision to this initial pricing/option sheet - and even more surprised and disappointed if the air conditioned seats and other upmarket options are not included in the Signature edition.
As an aside, it was great to see mention of the snow issue - and how the Active suspension will help raise the Model S for snow conditions - I have not seen, however, any notes about the extremely low, front radiator and scoop at the front of the vehicle... this issue, especially for those that periodically hit large chunks of ice dropping from tractor-trailer wheel wells, doesn't seem to be going away. Even with Active suspension lifting the vehicle, that very low radiator and thin tube support bar remain a huge concern and most GT type designs, while keeping a fairly low front spoiler, ALWAYS move the radiator higher up to prevent frequent punctures. The Active suspension will have to lift the vehicle quite a ways up in order to get that radiator even remotely high enough to avoid these huge ice chunks.
Well, all this sounds great... So i finally have to start thinking about building a garage for my future car, including an 380V electric plug... :-)
My reservation number is S 12, Austria, Europe.
I agree with email@example.com
I can't imagine buying a 60-80K car that doesn't include navigation, especially given that the pictures show one! It looks like I have to pay an extra 5K+ to have heated seats and navigation.
I could go down on the range. But then they won't let me use their charging stations!
Now I am beginning to resign myself to a Chevy Volt. I suspect that everybody's numbers can be multiplied by 0.6 or so.
Knowing that most people are used to paying maintenance and fuel costs down the road, I can understand the frustration at what seems to be a really expensive car, but please remember, folks, that maintenance and fuel savings amount to several thousands: Your car price is actually cheaper due to this.
That said, I do not understand why people want the first 10 years (or so) of maintenance to be an up front cost, after complaining about saving on maintenance down the road. No, it's never free maintenance for the first (X) years, no matter what BMW says.
Thanks for several years of great dreams, finally to be realized!
We are Model S Signature series reservation holder 279. When we put an additional $35k down in May of this year to upgrade our January reservation to Signature series, I was under the impression that this was a ~50% deposit and
that the Signature price, after the federal tax credit, was going to be ~$80,000. But it is now $87,900, even though press releases etc. yesterday said that Tesla was sticking to their original pricing scheme. Was I simply misinformed?
In looking at the options, I was disappointed to see that the glass roof is not considered standard on the Signature Series, and this would require an additional $1,500. I think this is a marketing mistake, as the Signature cars are going to be the strongest thing they have going to convince the rest of the world that Tesla is 'for real',
and the glass roof is a huge feature that makes the style even more unique. The Signature cars should be thought of as Tesla's 'loss leaders' as they will be the most important marketing tool you have in 2012.
That issue aside, I sought clarification on what I really bought by giving Tesla an additional $35 grand, with no interest on our end accruing for over 18 months. Here is what I understand from the web site pricing breakdown (and subsequent discussion with a Tesla customer service rep): As a Signature series holder, for $87,900 we get the 85kw battery, the leather interior upgrade, the Tech package,
the upgraded sound system, the Parcel shelf, and the Twin chargers. Plus we can choose the red color (which we will) with a paint upgrade that would cost non-signature owners $1,500, and are guaranteed an early spot in the line (279 for us!). However, if I had kept my original non-Signature reservation made in January of 2011, with number 2,900, I could order the Model S with the 85Kw battery ($69,900), the leather interior, active air suspension and performance wheels upgrade($5,000; listed at this price for an upgrade to the sport version), the Tech package ($,3750) the upgraded Sound system ($950), the Parcel shelf ($250), and the Twin Chargers ($1,500), the paint upgrade ($1,500) and get essentially the identical Signature car, except that I can't get red. The total of the above options is $82,850. I received a call from Tesla today, and they verified that they are in fact charging a $3,500 premium for the Signature series.(I'm missing something here, as the difference comes to $5,050 when I added it up). However, they assure me that there are other unique features in the interior of the Signature cars that are not yet evident, and that is what the $3,500 'premium' for a Signature car is for (and for the red color and an earlier spot in the line.) In my opinion, the 18 months of forgone interest on $35,000, and commitment to the company should be more than enough to buy the early spot in line and the red color. I guess I'd just like to know what the other $3,500 is for (not to mention the ~$7,900 hike in base price from the 'estimated' $80k price I was told when making the upgrade to Signature).
Although I have been a HUGE proponent of Tesla and have many interested friends who may be eager to jump on board once they see the Model S on the street, I have to say I'm feeling a bit ripped off at the moment. Getting the Signature series reservation holders up front was a huge marketing tool for Tesla and was instrumental in maintaining their stock price (which has not done well in the past few weeks, and may suffer more if there are lots of dissatisfied Signature series holders out there). To charge $3,500, plus 18+ months of interest on $35,000 (plus an increase in 'base price' of $8,700 over
what was initially discussed) for an early spot in line and perhaps a slightly fancier interior (yet to be specified)and red color is not good business practice. Early Customer satisfaction and loyalty to the brand is far more important at this stage of the game. Not including the glass roof as standard in the Signature series is also a bit of a 'slap in the face', as I expect most Signature Series reservation holders thought that would be standard (in fact, we were told at the new showroom in Bellevue, WA at their grand opening last month that the dealership personnel 'expected' that it would be part of the standard options for the Signature series, although they acknowledged that even they did not know for sure). At the least, they should include the glass roof as a no-cost, opt out option (like they did for the 21 inch wheels) for Signature series reservation holders.
So do other Signature Reservation holders have similar concerns?
I can't wait for my reservation number to come up and own this car. As the current owner of 335i Coupe, Model S is a little on the big side for me but I'm excited nonetheless. Big though has one risk for me. I have a small San Francisco garage and Model S will BARELY fit width wise without retractable mirrors. I hope that's at least an option.
Tesla is doing an amazing job. Keep it up.
My question is if the 40kwh battery is (roughly) half the weight of the 85kwh, why isn't it faster? Do they use a smaller capacity inverter? Is it a different heavier type of battery? What gives?
I hope Tesla will offer as an option, even on the base Model S, a collision avoidance package with full auto brake as well as lane departure / blind spot assist and related safety technologies. In particular, a full auto brake comparable or better than Volvo offers, which blends adaptive cruise control in stop-and-go traffic with full collision avoidance below about 30 km/hr (better than Mercedes which only applies 100% of braking power at 0.6sec, enough to mitigate a crash but not avoid one). My understanding is that these systems are made by 3rd party suppliers and while the software is proprietary the technology is not, so it could be licensed. This would also be fitting with the concept of the Model S, as a luxury sport sedan and daily commuting car. Companies such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo typically charge about $5k for such options.
When I made my reservation I asked the question directly as to what would be the difference between the Signature and standard vehicle. I was told the Signature series would be loaded, best battery, and the earliest delivery time. I ordered the standard Model S with the thought if I really wanted it sooner I would upgrade later. My original concern was the longevity of the company, would they even last long enough to build the Model S. I'm happy to see we're all still here.
Hi George,
First, I would like to say that I am impressed with what Tesla is doing and the progress that's been made over the years. It's phenomenal. I attended the Beta Event and factory tour, and was quite impressed. It also made me feel much more comfortable with my $40,000 deposit, after seeing the factory and getting a ride in the beta version. It felt much more "real", and I'm excited to receive my car.
While I think it's commendable that Tesla didn't raise the price on the low-end version of the Model S, the Signature reservation holders like myself were never told a price. That wasn't for lack of asking. Therefore, it's hard to really proclaim that "Tesla didn't raise prices". While I knew the "Signature edition" would carry a significant premium, personally I never expected a price north of $100,000 (before rebate).
I do have some specific feedback and questions:
1. It seems like I can configure the Model S Performance version to be virtually a Signature Performance, and do it for $92,100 instead of $97,900. That seems like a lot extra money to pay for some exterior carbon fiber trim pieces, and a few Signature color choices. Meanwhile, by choosing the Signature edition I end up with less interior leather color choices, which doesn't seem to make sense. I most likely want the silver exterior color, and the only leather option that would go with that in the Signature series is black. Personally, I would like the gray interior (much cooler in summer). The cost difference and lack of interior color choices are pushing me toward the Model S Performance version. Is there something else included in the Signature version that I'm missing?
2. I don't understand the game on the starting price for the Model S Performance. Why not just say outright that the starting price IS $84,900, like you structure it for all of the other versions. Trying to say it's $79,900 with a mandatory $5,000 "standard" option package, isn't consistent with the others, and is a bit confusing. Maybe I misunderstood something,
3. I appreciate that you're not requiring us to get the 21" wheels if we get one of the Performance versions. Thank you! The roads in California are much too riddled with pot holes, and I've already had to replace one of my BMW 335D 18" low-profile wheels because of them. This, plus the "all-season" tires, and the price differential for 21" vs. 19" replacement tires, will probably make me opt for the 19" wheels. However, the thing that I don't understand is that you don't provide a credit for the price difference of down-grading to the 19" wheels/tires. Was that an oversight?
4. The battery warranty seems excellent. However, there was no mention of the bumper-to-bumper warranty. For BMW's and other cars in this price range, it's typically 4 years/50,000 miles, and most include all maintenance for the 4 years (other than tires). Can you please tell us what the bumper-to-bumper warranty will be on the Model S? This is an important consideration for the first model-year of any new car.
5. You didn't mention anything in the "standard features" section about rain-sensing windshield wipers. This is a pretty standard feature for cars in this price range. Are those included in the Model S?
I look forward to your responses.
Merry Christmas to you and all of the great folks at Tesla.
A little expensive, but hey that is just a starting company. It needs to be expensive and excellent. This is just the beginning. In 10 years Tesla will dominate the market.
I'm disapppointed that the Performance model will not give me options for interior. Many people will like the Performance option and will pay for it, but will not like the carbon fiber look and would prefer, say the Banana Leaf wood trim option. Most car manufactures would give you options on interior trim even with the Performance option. My guess, a lot of people will not want the carbon fiber trim and will forego the Performance opton and save $10K...seems like a silly business decision on Tesla's part...don't you think?
EYAL, the answers are Yes, the actual base price is $57,400 and Yes, the fully loaded car with Performance package is well over $100,000.
With the Signature, you get the Red paint option, the white leather interior option, some badging, and early delivery. That's it.
So if you're not hung up on the "Signature Red", you'll save a lot of money by dropping down to the production queue.
Thank you for taking a risk and building the beautiful Model S.
In Oregon State we do not pay sales tax. Would we have to pay a sales tax?
We are looking at Model S (85 kWh). At this price some of the package items should be standard (glass panoramic roof, satellite equipped, parcel shelf). Why are they not?
Please provide a map/grid of Tesla's supercharger network of stations.
Where/who would I take the car for maintenance, new battery etc. if Tesla goes out of business?
I have a Signature Roadster and will be getting a Signature Model S.
I always thought the point of paying up front was to get the car first. I never expected to get extra features. Tesla delighted me by throwing in a number of extra features and also by providing amazing customer service and never nickel-and-diming me when some issues arose with the early car.
If you don't mind waiting 6 months longer, then you should get the regular version.
I've been waiting for a car like this since I was 12 (I'm now 55).... So needless to say I'm pretty excited. (I even already have my solar panels to power the car ( https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/w4qf19000>/a> )).
I don't have a problem with Tesla quoting range numbers at 55 MPH since all other Electric cars quote there range at 55 MPH. This gives us a way to compare.
If you go to http://www.teslamotors.com/goelectric/efficiency you will see a chart (I think it's for the Roaster) that shows efficiency over various speeds. My calculations/guess for the model S is that it will go 210 miles @ 75 MPH and 420 miles at 35 MPH.
Also http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/roadster-efficiency-and-range has some good information on the range at verses speed question, for the Roaster... but it should give you an idea about how the Model S's range will vary over speed (See charts a couple-of-screens down).
Question: The specs indicate the batteries can produce 160/230/300 miles ranges at 55 MPH on a full charge, implying that different speeds will produce different ranges.
How does that work at a constant 75 MPH? 30 MPH? Constant stop and go traffic?
If I go an average of 30 MPH on the 60kWh battery, will I get a 250 mile range?
While I am delighted to see this progress toward delivery of this amazing vehicle, I, too, am disappointed by the limited choices of exterior colors for the signature model. Any chance I could get a blue signature car by waiting to the end of the signature queue? I also agree that in California the 19 inch wheels may be a more practical option and may provide a better ride. I'll wait for a test drive with each to decide. I'm really looking forward to the news and events that will roll out in the coming months.
Tesla S in Winter? What cold weather provisions are there built into the design of the model S?
What effect do these have on battery life / mileage range? Winter items on such as interior heater, rear window defroster, etc?
In other words, if I am driving in winter with the interior heater and rear window defroster on, what % loss of mileage distance / range should I expect? My guess ~25% reduction in mileage?
I agree with Joshuabaer that it is worth the approximately $4K that the Signature Model S appears to cost in order to get the car earlier. It is also possible that Tesla will have a few more added features that will be provided on the Signature series. My only disappointment is that the exterior color choices for the Signature Model S are so limited. A red car does not appeal to me, and the blue color looks awesome. I hope there will be some way to get a blue Signature Model S.
It would also be nice if there was a credit for Signature buyers who choose the 19 inch wheels. I love how the 21 inch wheels look, but I fear that they will produce a rougher ride and may have trouble being durable on California roads. I will wait to have a test drive with both kinds of wheels before deciding, but right now, the 19 inch all weather tires seem more practical.
I WAS going to buy a Tesla Model S, in fact, I had my deposit check written out and ready to send in. Then I heard about the full deduction for SUVs over 6000 lbs in GVWR ending in 2011 and I had to take notice...
Then, the pricing came out and with just a few of the options I wanted I was well over the $49,900 for the basic model... actually, it came out to $61,300 for a base with the options I wanted (no upscale leather or performance wheels). A fully loaded high end performance signature model is north of $100k - I'm sorry, but that is just plain ridiculous.
So, instead of going with a Model S I picked up a used Porsche Cayenne Turbo (Certified with warranty). I'm both happy and sad with my decision. I really WANTED to be part of the new electric car generation and I wanted a car that would be FUN to drive. Well, the Porsche gives me everything I wanted except the electric AND I can afford it.
I'm going to have in my pocket at LEAST $20k, probably closer to $30k plus an additional $13k from the Porsche Deduction (total $43k) to spend on gas and maintenance just to make up the difference in cost and
I won't have to worry about limitations on driving distances. Even at $4/gal, that's 10,000 gallons or somewhere between 130k-180k miles before I use up that difference and I'm only planning on keeping it for 60-100k miles so it looks like I'll just about break even. Maybe then the price will be a bit more realistic, or, maybe then I won't care about price as much, but, for now, I'm happy with my decision!
And the Porsche has all those features I wanted on the Model S, plus a few more (AWD, Sport/Standard/Comfort air suspension),similar for transmission shifting), AND, it's an SUV with a towing capacity of 7700 lbs !!!
I'm really very sad about this because I was VERY MUCH in the Tesla camp until very recently. But they said up front that the base car would be very well configured. I do NOT consider that $3750 a reasonable figure. Navigation should be INCLUDED in that $50k base price. I think the bean counters have gotten hold of the engineers here and have them around their testicles and along the way they plan to get every last little penny they can. Well, at least for now, this is one DEFINITE buyer that is bailing.
As absolutely thrilled I am about the impending arrival of the Most Important Electric Car, the Tesla S, this year, I have grown concerned about the styling of the dashboard/interior. TESLA likes to compare the Model S to European benchmarks such as the Mercedes E class, Audi A6, and BMW 5-series (including in terms of pricing). Recently, I have seen a move away from the restrained and elegant dashboard design of the prototype to an in-your-face "bling" execution of recent pre-final models. Yet A timeless and high-quality execution of the interior is precisely the kind of design element that sets low-class pretenders (such as otherwise impressive recent Cadillac entries) apart from the confident classy pedigree of the European brands. The upshot is this - and it is likely to be a deal-breaker for me - please, TESLA, please do not give in to temptation of high-"fashion" (and thus highly ephemeral) interior design. Ask yourself: does it pass the Maserati Quattroporte test, admittedly among the most tasteful of car designs inside and out? Can the Model S interior can be compared to its taste? Even Mercedes, while traditionally a quality-leader, is not really a style leader: as seen in recent years, it is quite prone to the stylistic over-wroughtnesss currently in evidence in several of its models (including the E and CLS classes), which have negatively impacted its bottom line - and with good reason. TESLA, when it comes to interior design, please do get as far away from the kind of nouveau-riche geometric flashiness recently in evidence at competitors and return to timeless beauty as your guiding principle. For income-generating intercultural styling consultation - with a price tag - I can be contacted. Thank you for considering.
I am a little disconcerted about the option pricing as well. And would also like to see warranty and real world battery range.
I also have a question regarding the $7,500 tax credit. Does anyone know if there are income limits on being able to take the credit?
Hi Tesla Sales team,
I ordered a Tesla S looking for a luxury electric car, when I read through your pricing announcement I was surprised that you try to nickel and dime the buyers with an outrageous price for a navigation system. I understand that you model it after cars like the BMW 5xx but I expected better. This is one of the first connected cars with access to the internet and with cost of navigation way below your price tag. I was also really surprised that in a $60K-70K car (the "base" model-s) I still need to add $1500 for leather seats that is something you took beyond even BMW.
Very disappointing... I am willing to wait for the car but I expect Tesla to mature to a luxury car (sedan)company level and not use the technology early adopters to get a few more 1000s of dollars from us.
One more suggestion.
As we plan on buying the car...the biggest effort for the customer is putting the charger outlet in home..and finding the place in garage, where it looks good.
I think, Tesla should give a real life mock up of charger -probably made of thermocol or some other inexpensive stuff , so that we can take it and find the place of installing it in our garage.
Keep up the good work
I switched to a signature series (#365) less than a year ago. At that time I was told that the price of the car would be the same. The difference would be that the car would come loaded, with a signature series emblem and some additional choice of color/design for interior/exterior and early delivery (of course). In short the car would be special and no-one else would have one just like it. Other then the decal? (but this is not mentioned on the web site) I don't see anything different. It appears the car will actually cost $5800.00 more (assuming metallic color, sports model) or $5050 more for White. $94,800.00 vs. $100,600.00 not including tax, tax credit, delivery etc.. You do have a choice of red, but this will be available to all in 2013 anyway. There does not appear to be any interior differences. The additional price assumes that you buy the non-signature version with the tech package, sound package, shelf and twin charger (I do not know what that is). The savings would be more if you did not want one of those. It would be hard to pay the extra $5050-$5800 or more, for the decal (?) and early delivery. Especially considering the higher risk that some glitches may not yet be worked out. I also agree with others that paying for the more expensive, low profile, tires even if you want the 19" tires seems frustrating.
If you choose the non-performance version the additional price for the signature is $4300 for any color. $86,300.00 vs $90,600.00 The saving would be greater if you choose regular tire ($3500 saving), no active suspension ($1500), Shelf ($250), twin charger ($1500), non -premium sound ($950).
Some questions I have. If I defer my signature series position do I go back further than I started in the queue before I upgraded to the signature? If I go back to the position I had before I upgraded, what is the estimated difference in time to delivery? Any news when the final car would be available to see/test. I'm not sure if the 21" tires, active suspension, premium sound, nappa leather interior, twin charger or even the performance version options are worth it for me. Look forward to updates on the car.
It is probably to late to make suggestions BUT the rear facing child seats need to have a video screen so the can watch videos and play games like all other video systems for children are set up.Also you need to have another get together at the plant so the customers that didn't get to see the car last time can see the cars and the options especially the colors ( cant tell what they will look like on computer screen.Yes cooled sets should be a standard feature in any $50,000 + car.All wheel drive would also be a good option on the s model. The signature series should have more options included as a thank you for all the $40,000 deposits. I would also like to open the Tesla dealership in Oklahoma City give me a call. Thanks now get car #655 built please.
Dear Sirs,
Concerning the autonomy of the car, I would like to know if there have been tests made cq the geografic difference between the highways in America and as you will know in the meantime, the maintainous Switserland?
Can we talk abouth a reduced autonomy of 20%,30% or more?
To climb up in the mountains, you need more energy than
to drive the same distance on flat highway!!
Thank you forwarding for the information,
Best regards
they need to incorporate the options into the online designer page they have still would like to see how the different options change the look such as the carbon fiber or banana tree bark look plus all the other stuff hope they update it soon been waiting for that since they first let the options be known
If I buy the Model S 40KWH model, can I later replace said battery (If I decide to) with the 60 or 85 KWH battery, i.e. would same physically fit? Thanks,
Trippenhammer: Yes, you can rip and replace the battery pack. Model S is designed to be modular
This one is very amazing post which I have really seen now, http://www.koreresponse.com/clash-of-clans-for-pc-download-available-on-...
hope the price increase is not to support production delays. Since production only began this year, saying prices have been steady for three years, is just dishonest http://www.danskesportsjournalister.dk/?links=0


text:
Immerse yourself in two days of professional development focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in the middle grades.
NCTM's Interactive Institutes for grades 6–8 educators offer the latest strategies to ensure that students in the middle grades receive the best preparation for high school, higher education, and beyond.
Location and Facilities
Schedule Overview
Program and Presentations
ADA Information
Attire for the Institute
Register Online
All Institute activities will take place at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World, located across from SeaWorld Orlando, and adjacent to Aquatica and Discovery Cove. The hotel is also just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and popular area attractions, including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando.
A special discounted rate of $149 per night is available for Institute participants, but you must book your room through NCTM to receive the special rate. Parking is available at the hotel—self-parking is $16 per day; valet parking is $22 per day.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
back to top
Session descriptions can be found here.
NCTM is committed to ensuring that our Interactive Institutes are fully accessible to all persons. For any ADA requirements, please contact NCTM Conference Services at 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, fax (703) 295-0956; or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Requests must be made prior to January 29, 2013.
American Sign Language Interpreters If you require an interpreter please submit your request before January 29, 2013. After this date, requests for interpreters cannot be guaranteed, however every effort will be made to accommodate requests.
Please note: Onsite requests for interpreters cannot be guaranteed without advance notice.
Visual Impairment For blind or visually impaired registrants that require an aide or personal assistant to help you navigate the Institute, NCTM will register your aide as a complimentary guest as long as they are a non-teaching individual.
Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals
Institute session room locations are sometimes spread out and distances between sessions can be considerable. If you can get along without a wheelchair but feel that you may need one to navigate the distances at the hotel, electric scooters can be rented from:
888-441-7575 (toll-free)www.scootaround.com
48-hour advance notice is preferred to ensure equipment availability.
Business casual attire is appropriate for all Institute events. We recommend that attendees dress in layers because of the variation in room temperatures. Comfortable shoes are essential.
Your feedback is important! Comments or concerns regarding the content of this page may be sent to email@example.com. Thank you.
About NCTM | Standards & Focal Points | Membership | Conferences | Professional DevelopmentJournals & Books | Research, News & Advocacy | Shop Online | Jobs | Advertise | Site Map
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.
1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502Contact and Directions | TEL: (800) 235-7566 or (703) 620-9840 | FAX: (703) email@example.com
Copyright © 2014, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.


text:
West Farms Social Services joined forces with University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) to host a well- attended Credit and Savings Extravaganza at the West Farms Square affordable housing development on Wednesday, November 5th from 1 to 7pm.
It's no secret that the housing stock in New York City is aging. Here in the Bronx, the median age of multifamily apartment buildings is 87 years. In Community Board 6 it's 98 years old.
Summer 2014 was a time for financial learning at local senior affordable housing projects and at community group offices near our Northwest Bronx Resource Center.


text:
Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 75 Results
Policy Papers - June 14, 2007
Poverty and Conflict: The Inequality Link
The focus of this paper is on conflicts within states.
Policy Papers - June 13, 2007
Population Trends: Humanity in Transition
The rapid growth of population is perhaps the major demographic force challenging human well-being, development, the environment, and international relations and security.
Policy Papers - May 14, 2007
Energy Security: Investment or Insecurity
The world is facing twin energy-related threats: that of not having adequate and secure supplies of energy at affordable prices and that of environmental harm caused by consuming too much of it.
Policy Papers - May 14, 2007
Climate Change and Conflict: The Migration Link
From the Introduction: In this paper, we review the current state of knowledge regarding climate change and violent conflict, paying special attention to the influential Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.
Books - April 11, 2007
Security and Development in the Pacific Islands: Social Resilience in Emerging States
Reflecting a growing awareness of the need to integrate security and development agendas in the field of conflict management, the authors of this original volume focus on the case of the Pacific Islands.
Policy Papers - February 14, 2007
Africa: Confronting Complex Threats
From the Introduction: Africa is grappling with several difficult security challenges. These difficulties result not only from the magnitude of these challenges, but also from the lack of capacity of African states and organizations to respond quickly and effectively to them.
Conferences - January 22, 2007
IPI Hosts Retreat with the Global Health and Foreign Policy Initiative
On January 16th-18th, IPI hosted a small, high-level retreat on the rising importance of global health issues on the international foreign policy agenda.
Panel Discussions - October 04, 2006
Security Dynamics in Africa's Great Lakes Region
IPI hosted a launch event for one of its newest volumes entitled Security Dynamics in Africa's Great Lakes Region.
Policy Papers - September 15, 2006
Development and Security in the Pacific Island Region
Pacific Island states face serious challenges and dilemmas, as a series of crises in the region indicate. Across the region, countries struggle with significant problems of state capacity, including poor leadership, poor governance and weak links between state institutions and community life and values.
Policy Papers - February 14, 2006
Security-Development Nexus: Research Findings and Policy Implications, Security-Development Nexus Program Report
The necessity of linking security and development has become a policy mantra. This is a welcome development after the deliberate bifurcation of development and security policies during the Cold War.
The Global Observatory
Are Recent Prison Breaks in Nigeria Part of a Southward Expansion by Boko Haram?
Whoever is behind them, these prison breaks signal that Nigeria's authorities are struggling to maintain the rule of law, not just in the far northeast, but also in the Middle Belt and the southwest.
Key Global Events to Watch in December
A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
2014 Top 10 Issues to Watch in Peace & Security: The Global Arena
A list of ten key issues to watch that are likely to impact international peace and security in 2014, compiled by IPI's Francesco Mancini.
The Global Observatory, produced by IPI, provides timely analysis on peace and security issues, interviews with leading policymakers, interactive maps, and more.
Latest News
December 15, 2014
Video: Nazila Fathi on the Struggle for Modern Iran
December 12, 2014
Video: Effective Governance in Challenging Environments
September 25, 2014
IPI Remembers Margaret Vogt


text:
Margaret Mary Walloch Jarvis was granted angel wings on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012.
Margaret Mary Walloch Jarvis
Saturday, April 14, 2012 | 3:11 p.m. CDT
To read the full article, please sign up or login.
Get full access to the Columbia Missourian on your computer, phone, and tablet for just $5.95 per month.
* Unlimited access on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet
* All the high-quality, in-depth journalism of the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine, updated 24/7
* Your news. Your device. Your time.
If you'd like to read more about the value of being a member, read this column from the Missourian's executive editor, Tom Warhover.


text:
Digestive System Quiz
- Publisher: Coskun CAKIR
- Genre: Education
- Released: 9 Apr, 2013
- Size: 13.2 MB
- Price: $1.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionTest and improve your knowledge answering the questions and learn new facts about Human Digestive System with Digestive System Quiz
- There is 2 different quiz mode. 1.Randomly Mode 2.Orderly Mode
- No internet connection is needed.
- Update local quiz database in app from our quiz database center.
- Follow right, wrong and avarage point anytime.
- Follow score table and your knowledge status to check how good you are getting
- There is no timeline. Feel free while answering questions.
Digestive System Quiz includes by the multiple choice questions:
- The Mouth
- The Esophagus
- The Stomach
- The Liver
- The Pancreas
- The Small and Large Intestine
- The Gastrointestinal
- Many More...
What's New in Version 1.5+ tested for IOS 7
+ new bundle icons added


text:
It's not too late for Family Portraits for the holidays. Call us today to book your appointment!
Senior Session Info
Online Ordering
Choose a link below to view your session online or to place an order:
For a more personalized order ~ give us a call @
AV Studio: 661-940-5657
SCV Studio: 661-257-3838
Price Lists
Please locate your school below for our current pricing info:
- Albert Einstein Academy Elem 2-6
- Albert Einstein Partnership Academy K-5
- Albert Einstein Academy 7-12
- Barrel Springs Elem.
- Dos Caminos Elementary
- Grace Lutheran School
- Joe Walker Middle School
- Leona Cox Elementary
- Miller CTC
- Palmdale Learning Plaza
- Rancho Pico Jr High
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Genevieve Elementary School
- Vista San Gabriel Elem.
- High School Underclass
Please click on a link below for additional information:
- Studio/Senior Order Form
- Sports Team Order Form
- SCV Youth Sports Order Form
- Sports & Events REORDER Form
- Senior Portrait & Package Info
- Emily C.


text:
Omnicare (NYSE:OCR) traded at a new 52-week high today of $43.59. Approximately 536,000 shares have changed hands today, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 1.1 million shares.
Omnicare, Inc. provides geriatric pharmaceutical services. The Company distributes pharmaceuticals, and provides related pharmacy consulting and other ancillary services, data management services and medical supplies to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, retirement centers, independent living communities, hospitals, hospice, and other healthcare providers.
Omnicare has overhead space with shares priced $43.59, or 0.0% below the average consensus analyst price target of $43.60. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $39.82 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $36.00.
Omnicare share prices have moved between a 52-week high of $43.59 and a 52-week low of $29.24 and are now trading 49% above that low price at $43.59 per share. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone up 0.5% while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.5%.


text:
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Ryan Taylor scored the game-winning points on a three-point play with 10 seconds to go as Marshall rallied to beat East Carolina 64-61 Sunday.
The Thundering Herd (10-20, 4-11 Conference USA) scored the last 10 points of the game while holding the Pirates (16-14, 5-10) scoreless for the final 4:32.
Kareem Canty made 3-pointer and Shawn Smith a layup to lead up to Taylor's go-ahead play which made it 62-61. Canty scored two more on a pair throws after a missed 3-pointer by East Carolina's Akeem Richmond.
Taylor had 15 points and 12 rebounds and Chris Thomas scored 17 to lead the Herd. Canty added 11 points and Smith 10.
Caleb White scored 23 points to lead ECU with Richmond adding 15 and Antonio Robinson 10. The Pirates trailed 52-51 with ten minutes to go, but rallied in front with a 10-2 run, capped by White's 3-pointer at 61-54.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
FlashBookMaker.com in Graphic Apps / Animation Tools
Flash templates for outer space style which are published today are miraculous versions for you. The background photographs are showed to us the scenes which are taken from the outer space. Import such themes into your electronic flash magazines will make a good effect. We can see from the first and the third pictures that the nebula is spreading out and the planet is sparkling with beautiful light. These can lead your readers into an imagination of the mysterious Universe. The second picture is showing us the spiral galaxy, which looks like the colorful lightening cloud. We can even feel the relaxed atmosphere that pass by the wide-open horizon. By now, how can you doubt that these templates are able to make your virtual electronic magazine read like real books? You can download the exciting themes right now. You viewers may desire for the wow.
Animated flash book templates for cartoon cloth style are design by three images which import cartoon cloth style images as the background. Using these themes for your electronic magazines is a good choice. For they are warm and pristine, these can resonate ... thing when using such cute cartoon cloth themes for the page-turning digital publications. The first picture is .... Free download of Animated FlashBook Templates for Cartoon Cloth Style 1.0
... the hot summer is coming, we always desire for cool days. At that moment, the hibernal snow style templates can bring a pleasant cool feeling to your viewers. We have just release such themes for you. The background pictures are about the cold .... Free download of Animated FlashBook Templates for Hibernal Snow Style 1.0
Have you ever seen a flip book templates for red wine style? Are you looking for some elegant themes to make charming pdf flip magazines? The flash book templates for red wine style are built to fit your e-magazines perfectly. The ... to quiet atmosphere. You could embed such themes for commercial advertisement or e-books which are about life. .... Free download of FlashBook Templates for Red Wine Style 1.0
... is a good choice. We provide flash book templates for pet cat style for you today for you to import to your flip book pdf. You can make beautiful flash flip book for your readers. It is a practical way to ... also have a try on the PDF to FlashBook Standard for MAC. It is professional MAC flash .... Free download of FlashBook Templates for Pet Cat Style 1.0
The heavy metal style templates are created to highlight flash flip books for you. There are three different themes in the package for you to download. They are suitable for many occasions thus as embedding to an advertisement ... on-line e-books. We provide more amazing and wonderful templates for you to use. There will be more .... Free download of FlashBook Templates for Heavy Metal Style 1.0
Software breaks down the barriers between online and offline publishing. Free download of Adobe InDesign CC 2014.1 10.1.
Create Your Own Virtual Worlds. Free download of Bryce 220.127.116.11
Free PDF Converter for publishing Word, PPT, SWF and images from PDF files. Free download of FlipPageMaker PDF Converter 1.0.0
Software breaks down the barriers between online and offline publishing. Free download of Adobe InDesign CS6 8.0.1
Today we recommend a useful tool to convert your PDF to word. PDF to word conver. Free download of Freeware PDF to Word 1.0


text:
Because every car deserves to shine
Philips Automotive, your ultimate choice for the road ahead
Discover Vision LED interior and exterior lighting – lights that live on.
Read more
Go to selector tool
The Philips Windshield Treatment Kit dramatically improves driving visibility in wet weather conditions, thanks to its unique hydrophobic technology. It's fast, easy and can be done in less than 30 minutes.
Find the closest store
Why choose Philips car lights?
Optimal lighting performance for your safety and comfort
DOT/ SAE and ECE certification and homologation
Original equipment quality for the most reliable performance
Sustainability: lead-and mercury-free products - because we care


text:
USPTO Instructs Examiners to Reject
|Written by Gene Quinn
Patent Attorney & Founder of IPWatchdog, Inc.
Principal Lecturer, PLI Patent Bar Review Course Posted: June 13, 2013 @ 6:46 pm
Earlier today the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that fundamentally changed the law of patent eligibility that has existed in the United States for the past 30 years, calling into question at least many tens of thousands of issued patents and many tens of thousands of pending patent applications. See Supremes Rule Isolated DNA and some cDNA Patent Ineligible.
With lightening speed, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has sent a memorandum to patent examiners relating to the aforementioned Supreme Court decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. The 1-page memorandum from Drew Hirshfeld, who is Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, is direct. "Examiners should now reject…"
The memorandum in its entirety reads:
Today in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. (Myriad), the Supreme Court held that claims to isolated DNA are not patent-eligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Myriad significantly changes the Office's examination policy regarding nucleic acid-related technology. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide preliminary guidance to the Patent Examining Corps.
As of today, naturally occurring nucleic acids are not patent eligible merely because they have been isolated. Examiners should now reject product claims drawn solely to naturally occurring nucleic acids or fragments thereof, whether isolated or not, as being ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Claims clearly limited to non-naturally-occuring nucleic acids, such as a cDNA or nucleic acid in which the order of the naturally-occurring nucleotides has been altered (e.g., a man-made variant sequence), remain eligible. Other claims, including method claims, that involve naturally occurring nucleic acids may give rise to eligibility issues and should be examined under the existing guidance in MPEP 2106, Patent Subject Matter Eligibility.
In Myriad, the Supreme Court considered the patent eligibility of several claims directed to isolated DNA related to the human BRAC1 and BRCA2 cancer susceptibility genes. The Supreme Court held that certain of the Myriad Genetics' claims to isolated DNA are not patent-eligible, because they read on isolated naturally-occurring DNA that is a "product of nature." The Court held that isolating a "gene from its surrounding genetic material is not an act of invention." The Supreme Court held that other claims are patent-eligible, because they are limited to cDNA, which is a type of man-made DNA composition that is not naturally-occurring. The Court held that "cDNA is not a 'product of nature' and is patent eligible under § 101."
The USPTO is closely reviewing the decision in Myriad and will issue more comprehensive guidance on patent subject matter eligibility determinations, including the role isolation plays in those determinations.
The only thing I will observe here and now is that the ruling relative to cDNA is not as the USPTO has characterized. The Supreme Court did not make a blanket statement that all cDNA is patent eligible. In fact, the decision envisions that some cDNA will be unpatentable even though cDNA by definition is synthetically created. The Supreme Court said:
cDNA is not a "product of nature" and is patent eligible under §101, except insofar as very short series of DNA may have no intervening introns to remove when creating cDNA. In that situation, a short strand of cDNA may be indistinguishable from natural DNA.
Thus, at least some cDNA is not patent eligible. It is that caveat that scares me most. This will be used to say that even if something is synthetically created it cannot be patent eligible if it is identical to what is produced in nature. This will have a chilling effect on medical technologies that endeavor to create a replica of nature, such as grown organs that can be transplanted.
I have to wonder whether the phone lines to Members of Congress are burning up. The biotechnology industry is a very important industry to the U.S. economy and many promising companies have had the value of their patent portfolios erased today, which will make it impossible to raise much needed capital in order to continue ongoing operations. This is true because it easily takes 10 to 12 years for a biotech company to become profitable, and that is assuming they ever will become profitable. So look for many companies younger than 10 years old who operate in the gene space to suffer mightily and encounter much resistance when seeking investment necessary to keep the companies alive.- - - - - - - - - -
For information on this and related topics please see these archives:
Posted in: Biotechnology, Gene Patents, Gene Quinn, IP News, IPWatchdog.com Articles, Patents, US Supreme Court, USPTO
About the Author
Gene Quinn is a Patent Attorney and the founder of the popular blog IPWatchdog.com, which has for three of the last four years (i.e., 2010, 2012 and 2103) been recognized as the top intellectual property blog by the American Bar Association. He is also a principal lecturer in the PLI Patent Bar Review Course. As an electrical engineer with a computer engineering focus his specialty is electronic and computer devices, Internet applications, software and business methods.