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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 259
Rated 4 out of 5 by anst44 The atmosphere within this hotel is quite comforting,
We enjoyed our stay at The Sheraton and are likely to return in the foreseeable future. However I'd be very interested in my wife's point total and how she may apply them.
October 6, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by jauchka Not a Fan
I have stayed at this hotel twice now while in the area for business. I will not be coming back. Both time the staff has not been friendly and have no idea about the area when I ask about a running route from the hotel. It just seems a little strange and I am definitely not the 1st person to ask about a running route. This time the directions given by the front desk employee were wrong and led me miles out of the way, so much so that I had to call the hotel van to pick me up. Take a lesson from the Westin and have a map printed out to reference for future guests. Also, the cleaning staff was very loud in the hallways during the day as I worked from my room. Upon checking in, my room had not under gone housekeeping inspection as the head of housekeeping came after I was already in my room.
June 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by neveragain2 Expensive, internet extra, and ants!
I had some expectations for staying at a fine hotel like this, but problems started with the reservations, which took two phone calls (had to start over) when the first one did not go through. Pool was a joke. Isolated from everything, and the final kicker was Ants. Ieave any food item on the desk an it would be swarmed by ants in a little while. Told the staff TWICE about this in the short stray we had and they did nothing, offered to do nothing, and said "oh, that happens sometimes". Won't stay there again...
July 23, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by themadzins Quick overnight stay
My wife & I stayed at this hotel for one night. We were traveling from Boston to NYC and this was the perfect spot to overnight before heading to Citifield.
The room was a good size and the bedding is very comfortable, as usual! We checked in late and there was not a problem at all. We did not use any of the amenities as we departed early in the morning to get to our next destination.
Upon check out we were recommended to a diner about 5 minutes away. Excellent breakfast!
I would definitely consider staying at this location again. I did notice it is in an office park area and did not see many restaurants/bars around. There is a grocery store in the next parking lot but it is not 24 hours.
Best part of this stay, free parking! I definitely recommend this property to anyone!
May 31, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nils Thanks for your help
My recent stay at the Sheraton was very nice, but it is what happened after I left that impressed me most. One of the hotel staff found my corporate ID card on the dining room table where I accidentally left it. Guest Services immediately reached out to me by e-mail and facilitated the return of my card. This act saved me considerable inconvenience and is hugely appreciated. All the staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful, but this really shows their commitment to the guests. Thank you all very much
February 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by mach317 Sleep Heaven
This Sheraton is "Sleep Heaven". The mattress, ultra thin feather comforter and pillows are a perfect 10!! The sheets are washed in eco-friendly detergents and have a slight hint of baby lotion which lulls you into the best night of sleep you will ever have. The staff is pleasant and extremely helpful. I have many allergies and didn't have to worry at all. Lisa in the restaurant is highly proficient, professional and a great asset to the hotel. We look forward to seeing her every time we stay.
November 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by CityMom275 Short vacation
We live in New York city and decided to do a quick getaway with our kids. We visited Legoland, Playland and the Kykuit Estate, all very close in proximity to the hotel. We also enjoyed the indoor pool, which the kids found to be a great treat in the weather. Some of the fixtures in our hotel suite were falling apart - door handles falling off, cabinet and dresser pulls falling off, but the guest room was otherwise quiet, clean and comfortable for all of us.
July 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nlz3 The best MENU and Staff
When you travel as often as I do and for such great lengths of time, you begin to look for hotels with a decent menu. I returned to this particular location on three trips totaling over 35 days. The menu was healthy, high quality ingredients, plenty of options and delicious. If I was a local resident I would eat there regardless of not staying at the hotel. An the staff at the bar, Randy and Saami, were super nice and great conversation. They made my stay personal and welcoming.
October 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JRB2 Great Hotel
It was a great experience. We called about an hour out and ask to make sure we had two beds and if a crib could be in our room as we were arriving late and the kids would hopefully transfer right to bed. Jennifer was particullarly pleasant and helpful and at check in ensured everything was ready, which it was. Up early with the youngest I had a very pleasant interaction with various early morning staff while hanging out the common area. Overall a great place for a stop over.
December 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nanja comfortable
As previously experienced, we enjoyed the
pleasent attention of the staff. The hotel is
well located for our needs. On the minus
side, the carpet in the room was not clean.
It was stained in many areas, and we needed to request that the carpet be at
least vacumned as it was not done properly
on arrival.
The restarant's prices are over the top,
and the tables were sticky and needed
We enjoy this hotel very much but feel
that it is somewhat lacking in maintance.
July 3, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by RUCookie Stay here if you need a scare!
This hotel is HORRIBLE. Horribly rude check-in; I had to call the front desk when I realized my key card didn't even tell me where the lounge was (because heaven knows the person at the desk that I bothered for check-in could not be bothered). Wi-fi was unreliable and stopped working once I finally connected, never to reconnect... but the absolute kicker was being scared out of my mind when someone came into my room. no knocking, no announcement, just right in... I checked in around 2am and someone comes in before 9am. Add that to the barking dog... I got no sleep. And no, I did not go back to sleep, who could. My heart was pounding a mile a minute. I immediately called the front desk and was transferred - transferred... never told to whom! I discovered later it was the manager on duty. And instead of we are sorry, how can we make this right, I get "did you have your hang tag on the door?" I reminded him that I requested a late check-out and he had to LOOK THAT UP TO MAKE SURE... it was beyond infuriating. The best part was that if there was such a focus on cleaning, then my bathroom would not have had hair in the shower, cobwebs in the corner of the ceiling and the wallpaper would not be peeling. I expect follow-up on this stay... I should get my money and points back because it wasnt rest - it was stress!
September 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LBB2 Lovely experience
Everything was lovely. All of your staff is genuinely helpful and gracious. The rooms clean and the beds (those divine pillows!) were so comfortable.
The food was so good that my normally very picky 4 year old grandson ate everything on his plate declaring it was "denicious".
The patio is an especially nice touch for visitors dining with small children. It allows the child a bit of space and other dinner guests an indoor respite from active children.
Thank you.
September 12, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by levart321 unsatisfactory hotel
The hotel was very noisy. Kids running and screaming in the hallways. Checked out at midnight. Will never recommend this hotel
September 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Borus41 A wonderful place for a getaway.
Really enjoyed our quick getaway at Sheraton Tarrytown... The place is beautiful located a few minutes from the main st.
The staff couldn't be nicer and accommodating , our room was on the club level very nice comfortable & clean..the food in the restaurant was delishes & moderately priced.. A place we will definitely return.
Highly recommend it...
August 23, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Alan0114 Heating units are noisy and annoying
The heating units in the rooms all seem to have the same feature - even when they don't need to (and even when they are turned off) they run every few minutes for 10-20 seconds. All night. We changed rooms: same thing in both rooms.
If you like a good night's sleep, and are sensitive to noise, this is not the place for you.
The quality of the heating unit was in line with the general construction quality of the room, which was shoddy, though usable.
January 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Johan Great Hospitality
I was 3,000 miles from home and had to cancel my return flight because I got the flu. I spent about a week recovering at the Sheraton Tarrytown....not exactly an experience one would chose. However, everyone at the hotel from front desk to room service to maid service was so caring and friendly that it made my stay as enjoyable as possible under the circumstances. They even got me connected to a medical clinic and drove me there. MANY, MANY THANKS!!!
February 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by CBSmith Excellent Stay!
I once lived in the area of this hotel. I knew some of the older properties and walked into some of them to check them out, before I checked in. Needles to say, I kept looking. A clean hotel with internet included as well as a sauna are key for me and my wife when we travel for business and pleasure. Breakfast as part of the package is also a plus.
The staff was very helpful and found my Starwood Preferred information to include it in my booking.
November 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by abmm7 Great hotel!!
My family and I recently had a wonderful stay at the Sheraton, Tarrytown, NY. We were greeted at the door by Shaun who made us feel very comfortable and welcome from the very beginning. Leslie, who checked us in, was very friendly as well. Our room was extremely spacious and clean and the club lounge was great for relaxing. Although we did not use the pool, it seemed very clean and well kept. The only thing that could be improved is the maintenance of the fitness room. For the week, each morning we used the treadmills and other machines in the room. It was very rare to find towels and some towels were left on the floor from the night before. It would be nice to have staff check the room each day to be sure that it is stocked with clean towels and things are not left disorganized. Other than that, our stay at the Sheraton was fantastic!!!
August 10, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by kiki1111 room was fine. Hotel had some major flaws
Elevators didnt work. Period. Taking half an hour to go from the third for the first floor is completely unacceptable and dangerous. We were a big group from Boston that were here for a tournament. The management and staff at the hotel were rude and completely unaccommodating. Somebody at the hotel booked us in knew what we were coming in. The elevators didn't work so when we opened the stairways to go in out of our rooms the police were called. The televisions in the room didn't work so they were pausing during major sporting events. When we came down to the lounge to watch the game they were rude and again police were called for no reason. A guest was kicked out with her 3 children and husband. The manager on duty was completely out of control. I was shocked I was at the hotel and was being treated like this. Overall very very disappointing.
January 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by craig53 Excellent Experience
My wife and I stayed at the Tarrytown NY Sheraton on October 18th. I travel frequently for work and I have to say this is the best experience we have had in recent memory. The facility was clean, along with the staff and front desk team being exceptional. A particular stand out was Kenneth. He was in complete command of the front receiving area all the while not only responding to us but demonstrating rare people skills. Nice job to all!
October 23, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by misha21 If you need to eat, don't stay at this hotel
Clean comfortable rooms. Great front desk staff. The restaurant is very tiny and the service was none existent. Upon arriving, the host pointed to some tables and then walked away, never to be seen again. Finally we had to get up and walk over to the bar to order drinks. Never got as far as ordering any food as we never saw a menu or a waiter. They seemed to just want to all be behind the bar. BTW this was about 7p at night, dinner time.
May 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by r2delv2 A Great Stay
I have stayed at this property many times over the past 5 years, and I can say without a doubt that it is one of my favorite Starwood properties. It just keeps getting better. The staff here is extraordinary!
Everyone here......House Keeping, the Front Desk, The Club staff, I mean EVERYONE, is friendly and just goes out of their way to help in any way that they can. Must be attributed to a great management team. Dont change anything!
August 26, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by scubawife Perfectly Fine
We stayed at Christmastime rather than at a relative's house. Location is convenient for Hudson valley and Sleepy Hollow.
Hotel itself has very comfortable rooms and nice bathrooms. Great blackout on windows.
Good selection in Club Lounge for breakfast
My only complaint might be the flashing light from the fire protector; it flashes all night long, can be annoying but I do realize it is necessary & probably required by law.
December 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Danny7009 A Great Way To Ring In The New Year!
What separates this hotel from its competitors is how the staff really makes you not only feel comfortable, but also makes you feel appreciated as a customer. Jordan was not only professional, but also even stated, "Thank you for spending New Year's with us." Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. It was also so important that room and rest of hotel seemed to be well maintained and clean. Hope to be able to return soon.
January 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 Good Stay in Tarrytown!
The staff at this hotel is excellent! They were courteous, welcoming and very amiable. The room was neat and clean and the facility itself exceptionally maintained. Although the pool was small and seemed outdated for the newness of the hotel, it was fine enough as was the whirlpool spa. The only thing I was disappointed in was that there was no fridge included in the room as a standard item. But overall, an excellent stay!
August 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by traveller414 EXCELLENT
Really a pleasant surprise at all levels. The manager ran out into parking lot upon seeing i was struggling with a bag, front desk made special arrangements for check in, room really clean and ready early. loved doors to bathroom, shower size, room size and amenitis, and on demand. Really just a pleasant surprise at all levels. Staff really was just pleasant, accomodating. Grocery store and frig so convenient. thanks.
April 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LouB Treasure in Tarrytown
Great hotel located in central Westchester County, NY. Hotel foyer area nicely decorated and complimented by a warm and welcoming staff. Coffee/tea free set-up each morning in lobby. Hotel has a small but accommodating bar ajoining it's on-site restaurant. Outside seating also available. Pool is indoors and kind of small with no seating/lounge chairs available for guests. I had a nice impromptu birthday gathering at the bar/restaurant and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating for our short notice party of 10 guests. Brian, the waiter, and Daniel the bartender were fabulous and took care of all of our needs with great friendly service. Rooms are nice but a bit cramped by the desk and window areas. Room was clean and the bedding very comfortable. Close to local attractions, restaurants and the Hudson river. A convenience location that puts you about 40 minute to mid-town Manhattan and 15 minutes from Westchester Airport.
July 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dtoo Halloween Activities
We were on a long Fall weekend and chose this hotel based on proximity to many Halloween activities in this area that we wanted to experience. We were very pleased with the hotel - super clean, very large room and very nicely appointed. My other option was the Ritz, but went for the less expensive option and didn't feel it was a downgrade. Free coffee in the lobby would have been my only suggestion for improvement.
October 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Yasmina00 worst bartender
We ordered drinks that are not out of the ordinary and that we always order at other establishments. I don't even know what we ultimately got, but they were not the drinks we ordered. The bartender never said a word to us or asked us how we were or how our drinks were, as he was too busy talking to friends of his at the bar. We left the drinks and just walked out. We would come to the hotel again, but skip the bar.
August 14, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Tiredtraveler66 Nice hotel thin walls
The hotel was nice but there must have been a wedding earlier because around 1 am the room next to us was making a lot of noise. We called down twice and the hotel staff responded quickly but that room continued o make noise. Also we were put into a handicap accessible room where the shower spilled out past the shower area to the middle of the floor making it impossible to use the sink without stepping into water.
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well as self-ruled authorities, including the mayors of Irkutsk and Omsk.
The nine-day trip to the United States is to cost some Kc410,000. Four
senators headed by Senate deputy chairwoman Alena Gajduskova (CSSD) will
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PLEASE NOTE: Students receiving the regional discount are not eligible for an exemption from on-campus housing until they accumulate 90 hours.
What is the process for obtaining an exemption if I am a commuter?
What is the process for obtaining an exemption if I am married, have a child, or I have two years' active military service?
What is the process for obtaining an exemption for a reason that is not included in the criteria listed on the On-Campus Housing Exemption Application?
Where do I send my completed forms and supporting documentation?
By Mail or in Person:
MSU Housing Office
206 Stewart Stadium
Murray, KY 42071
By Fax: 270.809.3578
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday during the normal academic year
Summer Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
How do I appeal the decision of my exemption request?
Appeals must be submitted in writing along with any supporting documentation. The student should submit their appeal to the Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs, 425 Wells Hall. Appeals must be received within five (5) working days from the date of the original exemption decision.
Exemption Forms:
On-Campus Housing Exemption Application
Housing Exemption Agreement of Understanding (pdf)
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A few weeks ago I used the Rustoleum Countertop Transformations kit and I loved it. But the new bright clean counter looked very plain so I decided to used the Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations to deepen the cabinets and make everything a little more dramatic. We love drama, right?
Before I started my vanity looked like this: Bleh. Boring mirror, plain cabinets, dark depressing counters… I was not a happy camper.
So with the Rustoleum Countertops Transformations Kit I got to this: Ooo!
(I also used this product in my kitchen, check it out here.)
Better but still meh. Brighter for sure. The finish is really nice and the surface is very durable.
Next step was to paint the vanity. I know a lot of people just use normal latex paint but I wanted to make sure that it would have to durability of an original finish so I used the Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations on the vanity base and medicine cabinets.
I started by removing all the doors/drawers, de-glossed them after setting up a "fancy" work table in my spare room. I used (2) sawhorses, (2) 8 ft 1x4s and (4) sheets of attic decking.
Since I was already starting with a medium-dark base my cabinets only required two coats of the base coat.
The color I chose is a perfect shade between brown and black called "Tudor".
Rustoleum's Cabinet Transformations is an amazing product and the color is phenomenal.
I love all things Tudor – The show, the house style, and now the color!
The closest thing I ever got to visible brush strokes was this: A VERY faint line where the verticals meet the horizontals. If you read the pamphlet it tells you how to reduce their appearance. This is the result of following those instructions. Not bad, eh?
After applying a protective top coat and allowing to dry for several hours I reinstalled the doors and drawers.
Let there be light!!
Here I added knobs to the medicine cabinet doors.
And here I installed a frame around the mirror using some leftover moulding from my entryway.
I just love the dark cabinetry with the light countertops :)
Have you ever used any Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations in your home?
How about Rustoleum Countertop Transformations?
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CBSE Sample Paper Class X English (Commucative)
7. Look at the notes given below and complete the paragraph that follows. Do not add any new information. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. 1×4=4
Max Mueller – born in Germany — became British citizen —
admired Indian culture and literature – translated — many
Sanskrit texts
Max Mueller was a "(a) _ by birth and he
acquired British (b) _ . He was a great (c) :_
literature and was responsible for the (d) _ texts.
8. In the passage given below one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one is done as an example. —x8=4
Many people have grown up in e.g. people who have
multi-child families think that single (a)
child family a very fortunate one. (b)
They mention such benefits lack (c)
of competition parental love in (d)
such families. According them each (e)
of the children possesses large wardrobe (f)
for keeping his/her clothes. But picture (g)
is not so rosy. Inspite of getting
everything these children very lonely (h) and long for company. 1/1 8
Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences. The first one has been done as an example. Write the answers against the correct blank numbers in your answer sheet. 1×4=4
are four \ of stress \ sources \ our lives \ there \ in \ common \ There are four common sources of stress in our lives.
(a) pressure \ external \ the \ or internal \ can be \ first one \
(b) cause \ stress \ goals and expectations \ internal \ unreal \
(c) due to \ factors \ place \ takes \ outside \ external stress \
(d) of \ is \ another \ anxiety \ source \ stress \
Given below are instructions to cook eggs. Use them to complete the paragraph given below. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank numbers. Do not copy the whole sentences.
• Break three eggs — drop them into a bowl
• Pick up an egg beater and beat the eggs
• Add salt and a little milk
• Oil a pan and pour beaten eggs
• Stir till dried and turn off the heat
• Transfer into a plate and serve hot
Three eggs are broken and dropped into a bowl. An egg
beater (a) _ and the eggs are beaten. Salt and a little
milk (b) _ to it. A pan is oiled and (c)__
into it. The eggs (d) _ and the heat is turned off. The
contents are then transferred to a plate and served hot.
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I bought these pants in the Green colorway to match my Union Forces. Everything went fine, until i opened the box and tried them on. I'm 5'8 and 135 lbs. soaking wet, and the pants were too big for me.
The bottom of the pants where it meets the boots is flared out. I don't rock ultra skinny pants, but i opted for the KR3W K-Slim Denim Pants instead. I thought they wouldn't be that bad, even for a size SMALL, but when i tried them on i called Dogfunk.com (Backcountry.com's Evil Twin) to begin the return process. Smooth as always from these guys.
If you like 'em baggy, rock 'em. The ratings of 20k/15k is above normal for the price break.
Peace. Mister Han.
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When i like gear, i write a review.
I like these goggles.Smith makes a similar goggle called the I/O. They are larger but they still got the hemispherical lens, which was a huge selling point for me among other things. These goggles just fit my face. I'd previously had Spy Optics, and i had tried Oakley's, Anon's, etc. These are made for my face, i'm serious. They came in a Orange Hard-case, with microfiber goggle bags. One for the Goggles and one for the additional Lens. The reason these cost a little more is because these come from the factory with an additional lens. Figure that into the price of the other pair of goggles you're comparing with, and it's a fair fight.
On my face, they are not space-invaders. What i mean is that my Spy Optics are huge in comparison. These hug my face and have a lower profile. It just looks cooler. It felt cooler too.
They did fog up, but all goggles fog up. After a temperature swing, the heat from my body started to fog the goggles up a little. The Porex filter helps in dissipating it fast, but it still happened. I spent the rest of the day not fidgeting with the goggles and they stayed fog-free.
They are built tough, and they are really shiny, so it made me want to take care of them more. You get what you pay for, and these are nice. Really nice.
Peace. Mister Han.
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GNU's Park Pickle. I love this board, and i have had ZERO buyer's remorse. It was my 2nd season out and 8 days at Snowmass/Aspen, Colorado sealed the deal for me. Here's the run-down.
I didn't get my board from Backcountry.com, but i guess it doesn't matter because Backcountry does things right. So anyways, a little about me. 5'8, 140 lbs., intermediate rider, that prefers cruising the groomers and hitting natural jumps, with butters all over.
That said, let me get into the tech that i liked. Magna-traction = ill. Asymmetrical sidecuts = easier heelside turns. BTX = Rocker Done Right. I really felt the Magna-traction when i'd go over icy spots. It didn't snow the whole time up in Colorado, so the first couple of days were nice, declining with every day. By the end of the trip i'd hit a couple of patches of ice, and with a Burton rental i would have wiped out. With the Magna-traction, to me it helped. More contact points, better contact, right?! The heel-side sidecut felt gimmicky to me at first, until i started cranking out carves. I could definitely tell after i dialed my Union Force Binding's highback to a sharper angle. From 90 degrees to about 75 degrees (3 on 1-5 scale). Heel-side carves were golden.
People are going to hate on Banana Tech because people are dumb. I say let them, or instead of buying the Skate Banana get the Park Pickle. The whole time in Colorado, i only saw one other guy with the Pickle. I saw 10 Skate Bananas. Go figure.
Something cool i learned last night while looking at the damage i caused with 10 days of riding so far. Is that you don't have to de-tune anything. This board doesn't have the metal on the tip and tail. I'm guessing to keep the butters easier and the flex of the board softer, but i checked and there is nothing to grind down.
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I had them for a good solid 8 days out in Colorado's Snowmass Mountain. I can honestly say i loved them, and i hated them. This is my 2nd season out, and instead of renting i bought my gear. These boots were on the top of my list prior to hitting the mountain after a year and a half off.
At first i was truly impressed with the CLAW lace lock. It really tucks your heel in nice. The skateboard shoe feel to the boots really shined apres snowboarding. The lace-ups were fresh and they throw in a pair of black laces along with the white ones. J-Bars stuck nicely to the inside of the boot with tough velcro, but i did have to check sometimes in the morning when i'd put my liners back in if i knocked them out of their velcro holds. It wasn't too cold in Colorado, (-5 to 40 degrees) all week, but my toes never felt cold the whole time.
On to what i didn't fall in love with. They packed out fast. I mean i was getting heel lift after day 3. I hate lacing up twice, and that's what i was doing. First before the day's beginning run, and then again after the 2nd lift. I wouldn't have minded, but it really just irked me how after tightening my boots up, without pressure points so it was still a little loose, i'd get this heel lift. J-Bars were in, Inner liner lacing was tight, but i'd get heal lift. I don't know what to say. If i tightened the inner liner's lacing up to keep my heel stuck, i'd get pressure points. If i loosened them, i'd get heel lift. Go figure.
Celsius is a newer company but they focus entirely on boots. I give it up to them, for i chose them over 32's, which means they were relevant enough with the bigger companies. I just felt the newer company vibe to them, after the 2nd day. They are learning from people like me and you, and i still support the smaller under-dogs. Let's hope they get it right next season.
Peace. Mister Han.
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Does it have a true Articulated Cuff? I hate the crimping and cramping without it. I know it has a new design, but i want to know if it is true to life.
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Thank you for joining us earlier this morning for the live webcast of President Obama's address on his deficit reduction plan.
For a summary of his address and more information, see this post from NPR's The Two-Way.
Earlier, we also posted The Two-Way's "Five things to know about Obama's deficit plan"
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Social media has made it not only easier for people to connect with friends and long lost relatives, but also how people can connect to a business. Have you thought about putting your business out there on Facebook to reach more customers? You should, because if you have a small or a local business it is a way of getting free marketing to a whole new range of potential customers. Facebook for businesses could take you to the next level in your business or increase profitability so you had to become a medium or large sized business. How does one get started on Facebook?
When and How to Post Professionally
Create your account to represent your business On Facebook in a professional manner.
Use a profile picture that represents your company such as a logo or a picture of a product. The cover photo should also represent your business and be of the physical structure if you have one or a representation of the products and services you have to offer.
Avoid using pictures of anything from your personal life in the business page.
Keep the business page for the business and create a personal page where you can post family pictures and what you had for dinner. Customers might occasionally enjoy seeing a cute picture of your dog, but it can overshadow the professionalism and the purpose of your business page.
Once your Facebook page is set up, then you can begin the posting. Post status updates, but do so with caution and in a manner that potential customers can enjoy. A post every day or so is acceptable, but your business probably doesn't need to be posting multiple times a day unless there is a contest running or some event that needs to be updated at intervals throughout the same day. When businesses post too often and clutter up someone's newsfeed, they have a higher tendency to get unliked. Keep it casual and relevant in order to gain more likes and friends.
Build a Personal Relationship with the Fans
While you don't want to post your own personal pictures and such on the business page, encourage your fans to do so. This might seem backwards, but it actually builds a relationship with them. Have them post pictures using your product. Show how the product is great for everyone who buys it or uses it. When their friends and family members see the pictures, they can like them and it ends up bringing even more fans to your page.
Build a relationship with your fans.
You can do this by adding comments about your business that only small businesses can provide. For example, put up a picture of your accountant and state a quirk or two of them that might endear them to your fans. Or show the shipping department if you have a business that relies on mail order to get the products out. When people can see a face to a name, it makes it more personal and they are more apt to come back in the future because of that relationship built.
Make the Status Updates Fun
There is nothing more boring that reading a dull article or plowing through a post with no purpose. Make sure that every status update you add to your business page has a purpose and is FUN! That doesn't mean you have to have a joke or a video with a gag in it for every post, but think about one on occasion. Or don't do any jokes but make what you write sound fun and interesting. Make the people who like your page want to come back more often and visit it just to see what you say.
Mix up the posts you put on display.
Some days use text, another day post a picture of a product, or even create a marketing video of customers using the product or saying why and how they bought it. Keep the types of media different so you always have them guessing what you will put up next. And when the media is mixed, it also makes it more interesting. Not everyone can watch a video if it is a work computer or not everyone cares to read text. But when you make all kinds of media messages to the customers there will be something for everyone to like.
Phrase your updates in a positive manner.
Avoid sounding like a Debbie Downer in the words you choose to use in a post. Always be upbeat so people leave your page feeling good and knowing you are positive in all aspects related to your business dealings. Remember that honey is always sweeter than vinegar and will attract more flies. Flies might be a bad comparison to fans of your Facebook page, but you get the idea. Being negative will turn people away from your business and your product, so avoid being that way at all costs.
What NOT to do on Facebook
There are a couple of things to avoid doing on Facebook. These can turn people off and actually prompt them to unfriend or unlike you, which could be disastrous! How do you keep all of your friends and likes and still gain more?
Don't be a copycat!
Sometimes you might have the same sentiment as another company, but don't have your style mimic another company in each post you do. Be original. Be fun. Be yourself!
Don't copy or steal a funny picture of phrase from someone without giving them credit.
No one likes to find out that the post they just liked, commented on and reposted wasn't an original to you, when they gave you credit. If you borrow it, admit it. But don't borrow too often or your likes won't think you have the capability to come up with anything interesting or new and won't stay with you.
Don't post meaningless posts many times a day just to stay at the top of the newsfeed.
This will get annoying, just as spam email does in your inbox. People will see too many and unlike you as a result to see less.
Don't use improper spelling or punctuation.
This is a business you are representing, so pretend every post will be graded like an assignment you turned in for school. Put your best foot forward in order to impress the potential customers you are going to be meeting.
Don't bash other businesses with similar products.
No one likes a hater, so don't be one. Competition is out there, but be above them and make them jealous of you and your posts.
Using Facebook for businesses is a great way to expand your clientele. By being smart with the posts you create and the pictures you provide of your products, your page will be shared from friend to friend and liked. The more likes you get, the more people there will be to see your posts. The likes can continue to spread from there just by gaining a few at a time and continuing to only add valuable and smart posts. It's an endless cycle that could really be positive for your bottom line of the business, so use Facebook with care!


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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (CBS2/FOX28) While some Corridor residents try to limit the amount of time spent outside, others dont have much of a choice but to brave the elements.
My plans for the rest of the day would be just to stay inside, said Thomas Roe as he went to church.
When we come out in weather like this, I just always make sure Ive got a hat, mittens, gloves and emergency equipment in my car in case I were to get a flat tire or break down, said Randy Jones while the wind whistled behind him.
The recommendation is the stay off the roads.
Thats not a problem for Shirley Harnden.
Ugh, I got to go to work, said Harnden as she shuffled through the Czech Village.
Harnden walks to work.
It gets hard sometimes, said Harnden. Ive walked in blizzards before.\
She walks in all seasons.
Well, Ill just plow right through it, said Harnden.
Through the heat and cold.
Dont have any bus money or something like that, you got to walk, said Harnden.
Even when the experts say being outside for just a little while can easily give you frostbite, sometimes it takes me two hours, sometimes it takes me an hour and a half, sometimes it takes less, said Harnden. Depends on the weather.
She says she rarely gets sick, thanks to all the layers.
Im dressed up right, said Harnden. Got two pairs fo pants on, two pairs of socks. I got three sweatshirts and this nice winter coat.
Shirley says while the bad weather keeps everyone at home, it just means she can have the whole street to herself.
Theres no cars around, nobody around, said Harnden. Its just really peaceful and quiet.
Sometimes, it seems like she has the city to herself, at least for a block of two. It all makes for some scenery worth taking in.
I like winter, I like all seasons, so I think its pretty, said Harnden.
Shirley says she doesnt even think about the weather anymore. Its just something that she has to deal with.
I mean, if you dont, like the weather, move. But the weather in the south can be pretty bad too, said Harnden.
She says tonight, when the weather is worse, shell walk home just like she walked to work because she has a dog to take care of.
Like they say, you got to get from point A to point B, said Harnden.
Shirley says walking keeps her body healthy and her legs strong. She also says that replacing her shoes every so often is much cheaper than all the cost associated with a car.


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The HL-2270DW includes 32MB of internal memory so you can send more documents through the printer and generally speed up the whole printing process. Most monochrome laser printers don't come with a lot of fancy features, but the Brother HL-2270W includes three networking options for connecting it to your computer: wired USB 2.0, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, and wireless 802.11 b/g. The printer is also Mac-, Windows-, and even Linux-compatible.
Connecting the printer to our wireless network gave us little trouble thanks to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard that lets you establish an additional device to your home network in a few easy steps that are laid out in the accompanying instruction manual and aided by onscreen drivers. As long as you have your network name and SSID password on hand, you should be able to connect your printer and computer without wires like we did, in less than 10 minutes easily. You can also use the AirStation OneTouch Secure System (AOSS) if you have a Buffalo network wireless router.
The HL-2270DW has a slighter faster processor speed than its predecessor at 200MHz, so it performed a little better at 18.64 pages per minute (ppm) for a page of all black text, 19.03 ppm for a page of all graphics, and 18.15 ppm in our PowerPoint presentation test. Still, neither Brother kept up with the Editors' Choice-winning Oki B431DN that registered chart-topping print speeds at more than 30 ppm in all three test results.
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The HL-2270DW performed well in our text quality tests; the samples we printed on standard 20-pound paper with the quality set to "best" were evenly dark with clear fonts all the way down to 2-point Times New Roman. The individual letters were also free from line breaks and fuzzy edges. The graphics sample we printed, however, didn't fare as well. The gradient steps were so abrupt that a severe checkered pattern appeared where the printer obviously couldn't handle the transitions. The small photos we printed appeared fuzzy in the shadow regions in addition to the overall digitized effects. The HL-2270DW also didn't perform up to par in our 12-step shading test. Harsh banding quickly appeared at the 40 percent shading mark and continued to get worse as the percentage increased.
Like the HL-2170w, this printer would make the most sense as a secondary, text-only printer to save money on paper and ink in the long run, but PowerPoint presentations, photos, and graphics-heavy newsletters should be saved for a robust inkjet printer with multiple color cartridges and a nozzle that can handle precise detail. All-in-one printers are another practical alternative if space saving is a factor.
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"Hyper Breaker Turbo' is the Newest Brick Breaker on the Block, and It's Pretty Darn Good" – Jared Nelson, TouchArcade.com
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In my opinion, the whole thing has been blown way out of proportion.
As stated by others, Imus is a shock jock. He often lets go a barrage of racist and derogatory remarks about various groups or individuals. His audience tunes in to listen to this as part of "the product" that he sells, if you will. He mixes sarcasm and humor so that you can't really be sure if he's serious about what he's saying or just joking. This is what his audience tunes in to listen to.
MSNBC and the various advertisers who have been so quick to pull their sponsorship know the kind of program that he runs and have been quite happy with it to date. It's completely hypocritical for them to get on their high horses now.
Anyone who feels offended by anything Imus says, certainly has the right to sue him or his network. It's not for me to decide who has a case or who doesn't. Let the Lawyers and courts decide that. Bear in mind however, that our country has already decided that it's legal for the KKK and the American NAZI party to spread their belief's and recruit new members.
I will say that I feel it's silly for anyone to take the remarks heard on his show personally. You have to understand that it's all part of "the show" so to speak and is designed to attract listeners for the purpose of earning money. It's not meant to be taken personally. Considering how long Imus has been on the air and all of the people and groups he's ragged on, I seriously doubt that his personal opinion matches what he says even 50% of the time. Probably much less. I doubt that he really considers any of the group as "nappy headed ho's".
The bottom line? If you don't like that kind of show, don't listen to him. Period.
The only real concern should be whether we want a show that could be seen as an encouragement for racism to be on the air. But, this brings up disturbing problems as well. If we decide that we as a society should not encourage verbage that might spread racism and that it's appropriate for us to take action to prevent its possible spread, then shouldn't we also outlaw music lyrics that could be viewed as "racist"?
We allow various musicians and "Rappers" to write songs that include lyrics using the "N" word and calling women "Ho's". We even let them sing about "Capping" people (killing them). As I see it, we either have to form a new entity to be our "Race Police" or stand behind "freedom of speech", which says that if I don't like the name you called me, I can call you something worse in return and even provide an appropriate hand signal that says "Ha, how do you like me now!?".
Since the "Race Police" sound like way too much work and I'm already a supporter of "freedom of speech", I'll cast my vote for the latter.
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IOWA CITY, IA (CBS 2/FOX 28)--A neighborhood public art project designed by some high school students is bringing color, light and something more into one Iowa City trail.
It's really two mosaic pillars, and while that may sound mundane, the designs are meant to reflect the true identity of a neighborhood.
"I think it's pretty, I think its cool; I think it's beautiful, I think it's nice, said kids from the Grant Wood neighborhood.
"Oh they are really pretty. They look cool. Driving down the street, said Lin Swanson.
Words of approval from neighbors, of all ages.
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They are all talking about two pillars encased in mosaic.
"Numerous students worked on them. Probably between 50 and 75 kids altogether from city high school worked on them and some kids worked extensively on them, said Jill Barnes Harper, art teacher at City High.
The art project is called Grant Wood, A Neighborhood of Seasons.
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Ready Check: Ranged DPS can be harder than you thought {WoW}
Apr 20th 2011 4:01AM You also may have chosen a not ideal ranged class.
Personally, I am a "ranged specialist": main is a shadowpriest and I also play hunter, warlock, moonkin and mage.
The moonkin seems to be slower moving, less reliable dps (eclipses infrequent or at the wrong times), and especially seriously lacking an aggro drop.
I will fade, feign death, soulshatter, iceblock, or.... barkskin and pray.
I feel moonkin is an incomplete spec invented to give resto druids a chance to quest with some more speed. It does really feel like a glass cannon in raids.
15 tips for brand new healers {WoW}
Jun 10th 2010 4:30AM I rolled a new healer out of curiosity and fun.
Surprisingly, it's become a lot harder because most players are rerolling and they expect to pull 7-8 mobs and never stop to give casters time to regen.
They behave at level 16 in Ragefire Chasm as if they were in their 6000 Gearscore mains :P
Guess what? They die. A LOT :P
Breakfast Topic: Dealing with unpleasant players {WoW}
Jun 9th 2010 6:22AM Hard me to understand why so many bullies play a social game like this.
Anyway, I do my job (healing, or dpsing, almost never tanking - I have 5 characters at 80) in group, but
- I refuse to vote kick low dpsers
- I may decide to let a dps die when I am healing/tanking and the player has continued pulling in place of the tank after being asked not to
- I put go go goers on ignore after the run
Breakfast Topic: How realms evolve (or don't) {WoW}
May 31st 2010 7:57AM I see Yenaled has posted already on the same subject.
I just wish to confirm that most of horde top guilds, some of them established since 2005/2006 and very competitive, are having major problems (when they haven't disbanded altogether), and a day doesn't pass without some old school player announcing that he is moving to an alliance guild.
If pvp is your game, then getting your starter equipment takes 10 times longer on horde.
If pve is your game, you don't have access to Wintergrasp gear, shards, and miss the drops and frost emblems from the WG raid instance.
Good we're a pve server, because I really can't think what it could be leveling up on a pvp server with a 9:1 alliance/horde ratio :P
Breakfast Topic: How realms evolve (or don't) {WoW}
May 31st 2010 7:43AM EU Turalyon is another realm with a huge majority of alliance players.
For the last couple of months we only see VoA 2-3 hours a week, or in the wee hours of the morning when there aren't enough horde players online to form a raid.
It is not uncommon to enter Wintergrasp and see tenacity 14 or 19.
I don't know what has happened with the last large patch, because we used to win 1 Wintergrasp every 3 or 4 in the past, and we have historically always had a majority of allies.
But I know that a large number of pvp oriented hordies have paid for a faction change since 3.3, and I can't blame them. Most of us are gradually abandoning Wintergrasp altogether, because there isn't a chance to win even when we play well.
Blizzard should have changed the mechanics so that a similar number of players is allowed to enter: if 3 hordies are in, let 3-5 allies only enter. 3 vs 80 is no fun.
I guess they are getting good money from paid faction changes, and are not in a hurry to fix it.
The Queue: How much should Adam charge for flasks and pots? {WoW}
May 26th 2010 5:05AM Gulidies can buy 2 flasks for each raid at 50% of market price.
This means some of us have to herb for guild benefit. We can't afford selling 4 flasks/raid at that price, and this service is for guildies only.
If we need to bring pugs on some of our raids, I always have a full stack of every flask on me and will be available to sell them there for average market price.
We have quite a few fishermen, so fish feasts are always available. Actually, we're pretty spoilt in my guild: we go for smoked salmon! i.e. one of our warriors always puts a smoke flare on the fish feast :)
Spiritual Guidance: Spring cleaning your talent tree {WoW}
May 20th 2010 5:05AM For Benediktus:
You don't even go OOM at the trash pulls before reaching Marrowgar? I normally have 0 mana issues but that is the exception... Mind Sear spamming!
Phat Loot Phriday: Nibelung {WoW}
May 17th 2010 6:53AM Shadowpriest here.
I have Nibelung, Mag'hari Chieftain Staff, Abracadaver and Frozen Bonespike.
For us, that staff plain sucks: it's sitting in the bank and I only take it out for fun.
It procs little and mostly when there's no need, and has no useful stat.
Moonkins normally have more luck with it.
Spiritual Guidance: The GearScore is a lie, Page 2 {WoW}
Apr 30th 2010 5:07AM Marathal, 3 posts for you with everything spriest.
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Spiritual Guidance: The GearScore is a lie, Page 2 {WoW}
Apr 29th 2010 5:32AM Gear Score has really damaged the game, because loads of people are using without understanding how it works.
This has lead to:
- people getting the wrong gear because it has a higher GS
- pug leaders choosing the wrong candidates for a raid
All of those here who think GS makes sense go have a look at be.imba. hu or wow-heroes.com : you will discover that those sites not only show the gear, but also
- is the character hit capped
- is the character correctly enchanted
- is the character correctly gemmed
- what raid instances and boss he has succesfully completed/killed
- what raid instances are suitable to his present level of gear
Using myself as an example I can only say
- my main (shadow/holy priest) has a higher GS in the healing offspec than in the main dps spec. This is just because there are less healers than dps in raids, so there is less competition on drops, and I have managed quite a few ilevel 264 items, while I have plenty of 251 left in main spec.
And - guess - my dps is fine and I'm normally in the top group of Recount, while when I heal I am sufficient but definitely not stellar: GS lies.
- my alts are correctly geared and completely gemmed/enchanted for their classes/specs. They are in the 4500-5100 GS range. The lowest (a mage with still plenty of ilev 200 stuff and full t9 from heroic badges) pulls about 4K single target, the hunter (4800 GS) 5.5 etc.
In short, a correctly geared/enchanted/gemmed character in the 4000 range who knows his class basics and maybe goes the extra mile flasking or using buff foods to make up for the not-so-great gear will often outperform people over 5000 GS.
If pug leaders want to use GS to quickly leave out the 2500-3500 guys, that's good, but they would still be safer checking candidates on one of the web sites or directly through inspection.
The number of times I have seen people who had to be kicked because of insufficient performance while having a GS over 5000 is uncountable.
Still, @ shadowpriest.com me & other experienced priests have to repeat 20 times a day "replace Crapisman of Shiturgence (as a fellow spriest has aptly renamed the Talisman of Resurgence) - why did you spend good badges on something that is only reducing your performance".


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Tottenham Hotspur failed to tighten their grip on third place in the Premier League on Saturday after being held to a 0-0 draw at Queens Park Rangers, who moved off the foot of the table.
The game at Loftus Road marked Emmanuel Adebayor's last game for Spurs before he joins up with the Togo squad at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Ryan Nelsen played for the hosts despite having this week agreed to become player-coach of Major League Soccer club FC Toronto.
Spurs striker Jermain Defoe came closest to opening the scoring in the first half with a dipping 20-yard strike that crashed back off the post, with QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar reacting brilliantly to save Adebayor's follow-up.
The hosts' best chances both fell to Shaun Wright-Phillips, but he could not find the target on either occasion.
Julio Cesar also thwarted Defoe in the second period, while Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker whipped a free-kick inches over the crossbar.
"They defended very well; we wanted to play with a higher tempo, but they frustrate you," said Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.
"Julio Cesar had a great game. It was a difficult game for us, but we got an away point, so we are satisfied."
Following the shock 1-0 win at Chelsea in their previous outing, QPR have clawed themselves above Reading and are now four points from safety with 16 games to play.
Chelsea will hope to capitalise on the points dropped by Spurs later on Saturday when they visit Stoke City, where victory will take them above Villas-Boas' side into third place.
Everton, meanwhile, can close to within a point of Tottenham if they win at home to Swansea City, who stunned Chelsea 2-0 in the away leg of their League Cup semifinal at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
The top two are both in action on Sunday, with leaders Manchester United hosting Liverpool and second-place Manchester City visiting Arsenal.
Elsewhere on Saturday, two teams hovering nervously above the relegation zone, Aston Villa and Southampton, meet at Villa Park.
Reading welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Madejski Stadium, Newcastle United visit Norwich City, Sunderland are at home to West Ham United and third from bottom Wigan are away at Fulham.