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Study shows planning's value
Real numbers for success of various approaches to investment
Call me a skeptic, but I like to see studies repeated and proven before I take them at face value. I find I am especially careful when the results of a study prove something that is in any way self-serving.
In this case, I am talking about the proof that financial planning helps people more quickly achieve the goals they have set for themselves compared to people who purchase investment products without the benefit of a comprehensive financial plan, and that a financial plan makes people feel more confident and less stressed.
Those are big claims, but a recent study proving these things has just been repeated for a third year, with the same impressive results.
I don't want to say I told you so, but...
The research in question is the Value of Financial Planning longitudinal study, conducted by the Strategic Counsel. This was commissioned by the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC), starting in 2009. The study tries to measure whether or not comprehensive financial planning (CP) is more effective and valuable than limited or ad hoc planning (LP), and more valuable and effective than no planning (NP).
With three years of history, a study sample of over 8,000 respondents and an analysis that eliminates net worth as an influencing variable, the study should have a lot of validity.
Here's what the study says:
-- 81 per cent of people practising CP report they are on track with their finances, compared to 73 per cent (LP) and just 44 per cent with no written financial plan;
-- Among people who list retirement as an important goal, 50 per cent (CP) feel on track, versus 39 per cent (LP) and 22 per cent (NP).
Comparing CP to NP:
-- 50 per cent are able to deal with financial emergencies versus 28 per cent;
-- 65 per cent are able to deal with tough economic times, versus 36 per cent;
-- 74 per cent are able to take an annual vacation, versus only 44 per cent;
-- 65 per cent said they would have enough money for splurges, versus 31 per cent;
-- 61 per cent of CPers said they would have the money to live the life they want, versus only 31 per cent.
And remember, the study designers adjusted for net worth, so that factor was eliminated as determining people's ability to handle these items. People at all asset levels reported much higher success with comprehensive financial plans than investment purchases with no overall plan.
The terms were defined as:
CP: Having a comprehensive or integrated financial plan, where the main adviser has provided financial planning for major life goals and events, or at least three of the planning components of household budgeting, tax, retirement, estate planning, investing, debt or risk management.
LP: Those with limited planning, where the main adviser has provided advice or services related to one or two elements of the planning components.
NP: This group had not used any of the financial planning services through an adviser. They may have purchased investments through an adviser.
So, how do you use this information to improve your situation?
Consider engaging an adviser who has a CFPR certification or RFPR designation, and tell them you want them to take a financial-planning approach with you.
You can go to www.fpsc.ca for more information on this study, and to find a certified financial planner in your area, and go to www.iafp.ca to search for registered financial planners.
The first step is to sit down with yourself and get specific about the goals and lifestyle you most want to achieve. If peace of mind is worth more to you than prestige and lateral things, that can likely be achieved, with a written financial plan.
David Christianson, BA, CFP, R.F.P., TEP, is a financial planner in Winnipeg, and author of Managing the Bull.
CLARIFICATION on TFSA column from last week -- I used the term "lifetime" to label the total amount that everyone is entitled to have contributed to their TFSAs to date. That amount is now $25,500, since 2013 marks the fifth year of TFSA existence. The limit was $5,000 per year for the first four years, and $5,500 for 2013.
Some people thought I had put a maximum limit on future contributions when I used the term "lifetime." That is not the case, so sorry about the confusion.
"Stay warm, and Go Jets Go!" All is forgiven.
-- Christianson
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition January 25, 2013 B6
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Interestingly, I can still view youtube videos on other apps like Reddit News, PVStar+ Pro (both on Wifi + 3g/4g). It's just when directly loading the youtube app, this error appears. I can search and see content but all I get is that Touch to Retry" I tried uninstalling back to the original stock version of youtube that originally came with the photon and it was able to play via WiFi, but I lose my option to view embedded videos on Reddit News app (needed v5.0.21 to do that).
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We know of a situation where an elderly man fell in the shower while he was home alone. As he went down, he hit the knob that controls the water. Unfortunately, he was scalded so badly, he was unable to recover.
Is there some knob, some controller, some gadget which will prevent something like this from happening? DH and I are re-doing our bathroom. Plus, Mom is older and lives alone. We might need to retro-fit her bathroom shower.
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On a thermostatic valve system, you can set the maximum water temperature. The ones I've seen have an override button for those who really want to steam, but the basic safety is the default position. I don't know how it works on a thermo-balance system, but I assume there's some max setting there also.


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No but I will tell you the most important thing you can do is have it treated after shampooing whether you do it or a pro. I forget what the treatment is called but it makes stains easily removed the next time it is shampooed. It has been years since I used one.
I've got one of the Hoover steam cleaners, and find that it does a fantastic job of cleaning--at least as good, as the very pricey professional job I had done when I bought the house.
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Age disparity in sexual relationships and sexual relationships between individuals of a significant difference in age have been documented for most of recorded history and have been regarded with a wide range of attitudes, from normalized acceptance to taboo. Concepts of these relationships and of the exact definition of a "significant" age disparity have developed over time and vary between societies,[1] legal systems (particularly with regards to the age of consent),[2] and ethical systems. These views are rarely uniform even within cultures and are affected by views of consent, marriage, and gender roles, and by perceptions of social and economic differences between age groups.
Marriage between partners of roughly similar age is known as "age homogamy".[3]
|Age difference
|Husband 20+ years older than wife
|Husband 15–19 years older than wife
|Husband 10–14 years older than wife
|Husband 6–9 years older than wife
|Husband 4–5 years older than wife
|Husband 2–3 years older than wife
|Husband and wife within 1 year
|Wife 2–3 years older than husband
|Wife 4–5 years older than husband
|Wife 6–9 years older than husband
|Wife 10–14 years older than husband
|Wife 15–19 years older than husband
|Wife 20+ years older than husband
Data in Australia[5] and United Kingdom[6] show an almost identical pattern.
Relationships with age disparity of all kinds have been observed with both men and women as the older or younger partner. In various cultures, older men and younger women often seek one another for sexual or marital relationships.[7] Older women sometimes date younger men as well,[8] and in both cases wealth and physical attractiveness are often relevant.
Most men marry women younger than they are; with the difference being between two to three years in Spain,[3] with the UK reporting the difference to be on average about three years, and the US, two and a half.[9][10] The pattern was also confirmed for the rest of the world, with the gap being largest in Africa.[11] A study released in 2003 by the United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics concluded that the proportion of women in England and Wales marrying younger men rose from 15% to 26% between 1963 and 1998. The study also showed a higher divorce rate as the age difference rose when the woman was older and a lower divorce rate as the age difference rose when the man was older.[12] A 2008 study, however, concluded that the difference is not significant.[13][14]
In August 2010, Michael Dunn of the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff completed and released the results of a study on age disparity in dating. Dunn concluded that "Not once across all ages and countries ... did females show a preference for males significantly younger than male preferences for females" and that there was a "consistent cross-cultural preference by women for at least same-age or significantly older men". A 2003 AARP study reported that 34% of women over 39 years old were dating younger men.[15]
A 2011 study suggested that age disparity in marriage is positively correlated with decreased longevity, particularly for women, though married individuals still have longer lifespans than singles.[16]
Reasons for age disparity[edit]
Explanations for age disparity usually focus on either the rational choice model or the analysis of demographic trends in a society.[3] The rational choice model suggests that people look for partners who can provide for them in their life (bread-winners); as men traditionally earn more as they get older, women will therefore prefer older men.[3] This factor is diminishing as more women enter the labor force and the gender pay gap decreases.[3] The demographic trends are concerned with the gender ratio in the society, the marriage squeeze, and migration patterns.[3] Another explanation concerns cultural values: the higher the value placed in having children, the higher the age gap will be.[11]
As people have chosen to marry later, the age differences between couples have increased as well.[3][13]
In a Brown University study, it has been noted that the social structure of a country determines the age difference between spouses more than any other factor.[1] One of the concerns of relationships with age disparities in some cultures is a perceived difference between people of different age ranges. These differences may be sexual, financial or social in nature. Gender roles may complicate this even further. Socially, a society with a difference in wealth distribution between older and younger people may affect the dynamics of the relationship.[17]
Modern culture[edit]
The "half-your-age-plus-seven" rule[edit]
The "never date anyone under half your age plus seven" rule is a rule of thumb sometimes used to judge whether the age differences in potential intimate relationships are socially acceptable within the American culture.[18][19][20]
Although the origin of the rule is unclear, it is sometimes considered to have French origin.[18] There is no scientific evidence to support the rule.
In the earlier sources the rule had a different interpretation than in contemporary culture, as it was understood as a formula to calculate suitable age for the bride, instead of a lower limit for the suitable age. Max O'Rell's Her Royal Highness Woman from 1901 gives the rule in the format "A man should marry a woman half his age, plus seven."[21] Similar interpretation is also present in the 1951 play The Moon Is Blue by F. Hugh Herbert.[22]
The half-your-age-plus seven rule also appears in John Fox, Jr.'s The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come in 1903,[23] in American newspapers in 1931, attributed to Maurice Chevalier,[24] and in The Autobiography of Malcolm X.[25]
In modern times this rule has been criticised as being more accurate for men than women, and for allowing a greater maximum age for a woman's partner later in her life than is actually socially acceptable.[26]
See also[edit]
- Cougar (slang)
- Female-led relationship
- Chronophilia (Pedophilia, Hebephilia, Ephebophilia, Teleiophilia, Gerontophilia)
- Enjo kōsai "compensated dating"
- Hypergamy the act or practice of marrying someone wealthier
- Jailbait
- List of films featuring romances of significant age disparity
- Marriageable age
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Getting there!
Chose the parts of our Van Gogh slab that will be the island (left) and the 48"x32" backsplash (right). The picture doesn't show it, but we have quite a bit left to the right of the backsplash piece - enough for a coffee table (in the adjoining sunroom) we think!!!
We chose this slab in January or February (I don't remember which!), so it's been a long time coming...
It sure does look like Van Gogh's Starry Night. Very pretty.
You had admirable restraint to only use the Van Gogh on the island and backsplash, which paid off in spades as it looks amazing. Definitely the star of the kitchen except I think it's really more of a 'galaxy' of the kitchen lol.
can't wait to see it finished!
Wow - that is kitchen art! Can't wait to see more!
Reminds me of pictures of Earth from outer space - which I've always thought was beautiful.
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Brown Sugar & Toasted Almond Ice Cream
From EatingWell: July/August 2010
In a world of designer ice creams, sometimes the simplest can be the best. The full-bodied flavors of brown sugar combined with nutty toasted almonds are all it takes to give this easy-to-make frozen treat a sophisticated distinction. The alcohol in the base mixture acts like an "anti-freeze," reducing the icy texture sometimes associated with lower-fat ice cream. For a little extra indulgence, try topping a scoop with some crumbled gingersnaps.
Makes: Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each (1 quart)
Active Time:
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Diabetes appropriate | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | High calcium | Low calorie | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Gluten free |View Our Nutrition Guidelines »
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 12-ounce can nonfat evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vodka or rum
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted (see Tip) and cooled
- Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Whisk in brown sugar and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, whisking often, until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and evaporated milk in a medium bowl until combined. Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl (preferably stainless-steel). Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk and vodka (or rum). Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add almonds. If desired, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 3 up to 1 day ahead. After freezing, store ice cream in an airtight container for up to 1 week. For the best texture, let soften slightly before serving. | Equipment: Ice cream maker
- Tip: To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Per serving: 209 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 84 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 20 g added sugars; 9 g protein; 1 g fiber; 92 mg sodium; 338 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (26% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 1 fat
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About the ManufacturerSelection and design flexibility are the hallmarks of Justice Design Group. Hundreds of forms and shapes can be paired with innumerable materials and finishes, allowing you to create just the right lighting fixture to complement a space, play up a theme, or add the perfect finishing touch. Justice Design Group's ceramic Form + Finish + Function program lets you create truly individualized lighting solutions. Ceramic lighting provides beautiful ambient light for both indoor and outdoor applications and includes wall sconces, flush ceiling mounts and pendants. Select the desired ceramic shape (or "form") then pair it with the perfect finish. All finishes are hand textured and painted, and can mimic glass, slate, travertine… even hammered metal. There's also a do-it-yourself option of unfinished bisque that you can paint yourself. All items are created in Los Angeles, California by skilled artisans who cast, sculpt and inspect each fixture individually before it goes out the door.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, Hampton Inn Chihuahua City provides a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
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|Subject: Music
|Country of Manufacture: China
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I had a hard time deciding on doing Accounting. The program is very intimidating. But it is such a great program, I would definitely do it again. It's SO hard, but I learned so much and made great friends.
Campus Quality:
Theres a lot to do here and at BYU there's plenty of traditions. The BYUSA puts on light up the Y on the mountain every fall and there's a blue foam party that goes on as well. The campus is very beautiful aside from that. However the biggest issue is this isn't really a hang out school and more people are interested in studying.
I am in a specialized major, Geographic Information Systems. The teachers have all had experience in the fields and they have personal stories which can help us. They do a great job in placing students in internships and the workload is not too severe. They have a great computer lab which makes work on projects easy, quick, and fun.
BYU is home to many different programs which are built to help you succeed in not only your career, but in your life. By taking the focus off your grades, and more into the joy of developing your own personal skills and attributes, you become more prepared for the job market and the rest of your life. The grades you receive usually coincide with the effort you put into your classes. The professors are fair and work with you. They have a great job placement program as well.
The various programs throughout the school are very well supported. All of the professors in the various areas are genuinely interested in educating the students and they want to help them in any way possible. The workloads can be a little heavy but they are not unbearable. Outside resources are very readily available.
Sporting events are a blast! There are always so many students involved and there is a lot of school spirit. Students love the athletic teams.
They are very strict about things that are included in the honor code and the rules. However, I think that it's a good thing that they do. It makes for a pleasanter and safer campus experience.
In Utah we experience all four seasons, but they are often very unpredictable. It does snow a lot, but for most of the year, the weather is really nice.
There are computer labs all over campus, especially in the library, so if you look hard enough you are sure to find one. There are also printing stations scattered through all the building on campus. The network is very reliable and relatively fast and there is wireless access everywhere. There is a pretty great need for a personal computer, but if you are not willing to purchase one, the university has a rental program that is very fairly priced.
This is a very well-respected school and the professors really know what they are talking about. As long as you are proactive in participating and talking to them, you will be good to go!
They're all a ton of fun! I'm very impressed with how well sports are run here.
Most live fairly close to the school, all you have to deal w/ is Winter snow.
Drug Safety:
Not visible at all. If you are caught consuming drugs or alcohol you will have a hearing with the dean and may be expelled. Not to say it doesn't happen in private, because I know it does.
Guys & Girls:
There is a level of narcissism and competitiveness. But other than that, there are many good-looking people, and most people there are very social. There is a dress code, so clothing is not usually revealing, but the styles vary by personality.
Party Scene:
The nightlife is not anything like what you see in other colleges. Drinking and sex out of wedlock are prohibited. It's a place for wholesome fun, and as such, the students have more creativity when it comes to having a good time.
BYU students can be very unsportsmanlike-like during the games. If a ref makes a bad call, they won't stop booing for a while. There is usually a good turn out at the football games. The classes involving sports are fantastic. Great instructors. They also have intramural sports.
Almost every building or every other building has a computer lab. I think every building has WiFi. The library has a lot of computers. If you can't find one on the main floor then go up or down a floor and one should be available.
The education at BYU is phenomenal. I transferred here from Arizona State University (which still is regarded good for academics), but ASU doesn't even compare to BYU. The Professors are amazing and make me want to listen in class. The students are all brilliant and you must expect a very high standard set in every one of the classes. You will not find students who do not care about school here. The academics here at BYU are very difficult but are rewarding, even if your GPA doesn't reflect it.
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There are so many awesome clubs, service groups, extracurricular activities, events, intramural sports, etc. It is impossible to feel bored if you really tap into the resources and opportunities offered you.
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Provo isn't the most exciting place in the world. That being said, the people are so friendly and fun that most people find or make their own entertainment. Some activities include ski resorts, mountain hikes, dollar movie theater, club activities, sporting events, game nights, etc.
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There are a lot of off-campus dining options, including fast food, cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and more. Some student favorites include Cafe Rio and Zupas Cafe.
I have received a fair amount of scholarship assistance based on my GPA. It has been difficult, however, to receive any kind of needs-based financial aid.
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You can always find things to do and people to hang out with, but there are many bars or clubs to go to in Provo.
Drug Safety:
As a predominately LDS school, there are few drugs on or around campus and most people are against them. This leads to a lot of drug safety.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by Gko88 A woefully sub standard experience At least I was only staying 2 nights. I only ended up staying at the Sheraton because my usual hotels were fully booked and this was a last minute trip. The hotel lobby is like a zoo with what seems like a cast of thousands constantly milling around the lobby. The checking was understaffed so you have to wait an age to either check in or out. When I made it to my room it was one of the smallest rooms I have stayed in for a very long time. The sheets were creased, and the procedure to get connected to the wifi was long winded and flaky. The bathroom was so small that you couldn't get into the bath without closing the bathroom door so that there was enough space between the toilet and the door to get into the bath. On the few occasions I had to interact with the staff, the waiters looked like it was the last job on earth they wanted to do, and the bell boys were singularly unhelpful despite sitting around doing nothing. All in all I don't know what the Sheraton is doing as part of the Starwood group as I have had wonderful experiences under some of their other brands. December 23, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by POOH Service We stayed at Starwood hotels all the time. This stay cost the most, but the service was the worest. Especially the check in staff, no smile at all, no greeting as well. Front desk receiptionist must need more training. December 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ckb17924 Very clean hotel We loved staying at the Sheraton Times Square. It was very convenient to the attractions we wanted to see. The hotel staff was very friendly. The rooms and view were great. July 28, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Debra9 Close to things I enjoy The location can't be beat. It's within walking distance to theaters, Broadway, Central Park, Radio City, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue. There are many good restaurants also within walking distance. October 24, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by tsch Annoying and loud hall noise Sound sleep or any sleep is not an option at this hotel......go elsewhere to sleep! If you simply want to put your suit cases in a room. shower, shave and dress...The hotel will work for you, if you are not too tired. January 8, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by dolphinatic good for location have stayed at many sheratons and this one is good for a perfect times square location. christian at the front desk went above and beyond to make sure check in was perfect! thank you! July 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Emily16 Comfy and Convenient The bed and linens were quite luxurious and the location, for a tourist, is superb. Restaurants nearby are good. The little deli right across the street has good food at reasonable prices. So glad that we stayed here September 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Scheck Great stay We really enjoyed our stay here. Edwin at the front desk was extremely helpful. He went out of his way to ensure we had a great stay. I have platinum status with SPG and they really made an effort to recognize that. December 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by cook123 Great Night's stay I booked this hotel for only night. Wish it had been two. It was wonderful. From the reservation's department which helped me find the best rate, to the check in to check out. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. October 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by maxtoao Sheraton Midtown NYC 112812 I do like the hotel, and I stay there regularly. However I consistently (five times in a row) get put into rooms right next to elevator. Even as a Platinum member !! The issue is usually resolved at check in though. December 2, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by AndiMcD This hotel is conveniently located Great price for NYC, and location is ideal for anyone visiting the city for the first time. 7th Avenue/Times Square is a must when you're in the Big Apple, and Sheraton NY Times Square is located near everything. March 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by TikaLove 4 stars, good but.... We stayed for 5 nights in June. Location is great, staff is very professional with a couple of exceptions. The only issues we had were with the housekeepers in the morning. They started at about 8 and they were incredibly noisy. Slamming doors, vacuuming and talking very loudly to each other. Not cool. I'm on vacation and don't want to be rudely woken at an early hour. That being said..... Our first night there we went down to the HUDSON MARKET BURGER. We thought we should probably venture out of the hotel but we were glad we didn't. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! We had calamari and I think it's the best I've ever had. The burgers were phenomenal! As I said, the service was really good. We didn't go down for the breakfast as I think $37 for a buffet is a bit steep. Go for dinner though, you won't be sorry. They aren't open for lunch. One other thorn at this Sheraton is that they charged us $4 per bag to hold our luggage. We have stayed at other hotels in NYC that did not do this. Didn't appreciate that. On the whole, the stay was good and I would recommend this place. June 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by MidwestBoy Get Better Shower Curtains Although in a great location and with courteous staff, the shower curtains within the hotel are an inferior product. Every time I came into the room, the entire room smelled moldy because the shower curtains smell. April 29, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Haitham Would come back if improved service I stayed here twice, once as a gold member when I joined SPG and once when I was platinum. I never received an upgrade passed the club floor. the rooms are very tiny and you can hear the noise from the next room. April 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by donandhelen Great hotel--Great Staff Check in staff went out of their way to accomodate our needs and special requests. Housekeeping was immaculate and responsive to our requests. Third time here and it will not be our last. Thanks for a great stay. September 11, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by WXyz Clean but snug Great location, courteous staff. Queen room rather small but clean. Bathroom snug. Could have used better lighting at mirror. Please no smoking outside at front door--had to wade through smoke smell at all hours! September 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by PePe516 Excellent hotel! Always enjoy this hotel! Excellent, central location in Manhattan. For those who do not want the typical "New York boxed room" and desire a spacious, comfortable room for your NYC stay, this is the hotel for you. October 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by BOLO Cool Place The hotel really maximizes it sapce to give you the best overall quality hotel experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and well furnished. Its also well within walking distance from everything that you need. October 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by AnnC Location, Location The Sheraton Times Square is all about location. The staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are ample size and clean. The beds are comfy but would have loved a fitted sheet instead just a flat sheet on bottom. January 31, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by GlenD GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I would like to say "Thank You"! to the staff at the hotel. EVERYONE (Front Desk, Concierge, Bag Check Area, Doorman, etc)I encountered were very polite, friendly and extremely helpful!!! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! March 11, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sabljic What's up with having to pay for Internet Nice hotel, great location, excellent staff, but having to pay for Internet left us feeling less than great. Maybe we are over reacting but will look at other options next time we are in NY just because of this. August 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nessie Great time! The hotel was definitely everything we expected. I think we would have been happier when the construction was done so that we didn't have to hear the noises from the floor below but other than that it was great. May 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by LindaL1 First stay, great stay. This was my first stay at a Sheraton, I work in HR at a Sheraton in CT so my expectations were very very high- everything was great- the food, the front desk and the location. I loved the Sweet Sleeper mattress. December 20, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Lynnieg Great location Great location, bathroom is small, beds are not as comfortable as they used to be, wifi should be included for preferred members even tho they don't travel a lot, room phone should not have to be charged to work June 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jake Amazing staff and location! The staff at this place is amazing! Meredith was fantastic in helping with every question I had and Edwin knew what he was talking about! Also the concierge and lady on night audit were very helpful. Great Stay! June 11, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Themaninwhite305 The best possible location I strongly recommend this hotel as one of the prime best location in time square. It is just a few blocks from time square as well as from Central Park. Don't be confused by other's description this is the one. December 30, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by brently55 This hotel is awful Everything about my stay was bad. The front desk was clueless, they assigned me a room that hadn't been cleaned, the room I did end up getting was filthy and in disrepair. Breakfast was not up to par. May 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MarFrancel Excellent location This hotel have an excellent location. The first time, the room was ok (floor 49) but the second time, my room was very tinny (room 1953). The hotel looks good, little old but in general was a good experience. June 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by JimQ Equipment not good Iron didn't work TV remote didn't work Had to screw the shower head back in For $350 a night I would expect more 20 minutes we got another iron Not sure when they came with a new remote as we had left the room June 28, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by star21 hotel Not alot of amenities. Very expensive and not many options in the hotel for food options. Just not very impressed with staffing and the concierge was not accurate with times and options of tourist information. August 14, 2013


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Averbuch Realty CompanySeptember 23, 2012
Old 60's honey brown stick built cabinets, found an old receipt from the original owner and can you believe all the cabinets in the whole house cost $500 in 1964. Well enjoy the before and after, we love our new kitchen.
Beautiful! Are you happy with the large refrigerator/freezer? I would love that, but was afraid it would be the focal point. I love your finished product! Gorgeous.
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Yes, I love the large fridge/freezer. I personally don't mind it as a focal point, but some people may like it with the panels to hide it and make it look like cabinetry. The stainless doesn't bother me, I actually like it.
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11 Feb 2012 15:38 GMT | Politics, Argentina, United Kingdom
Argentina has accused Britain of sending a nuclear submarine to the disputed Falkland islands, in an ongoing controversy between the two countries.
The South American country took its case to the UN secretary-general and UN Security Council on Friday, where Ban Ki-moon, the head of the world body, appealed to both sides to avoid an "escalation" of their sovereignty battle.
With both countries about to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, Hector Timerman, Argentina's foreign minister, called the islands "the last refuge of a declining empire".
Timerman said Britain had sent a nuclear submarine to the South Atlantic and was "militarising the region" in breach of a 1967 South American treaty which bans the presence, pursuit or use of nuclear weapons.
Britain recently deployed the HMS Dauntless, among the largest and most powerful of its air defence destroyers, to the Falklands.
The ship is expected to arrive next month and the UK says its deployment is a routine operation.
Argentina also denounced the dispatch of Prince William, second in line to the British throne, to serve as a rescue helicopter pilot in the area.
Mark Lyall Grant, the UK's UN ambassador, said that his country would "robustly" defend the Falklands and that while Britain wanted talks with Argentina, there could be no sovereignty negotiations unless the population wanted it.
Argentina invaded the islands, which it calls the Malvinas, in 1982 and Britain sent a naval force to reclaim the territory. Argentina has since regularly taken its claim to the islands to the UN.
Grant would not comment on whether a nuclear submarine was near the Falklands, but he said the claims of militarisation were "rubbish" and "manifestly absurd".
"It is only because Argentina illegally invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982 that we had to increase our defence posture. Nothing has changed in that defence posture in recent months or recent years," Grant said.
"We are not looking to increase the rhetoric. We have not started a war of words.
"But clearly if there is an attempt to take advantage of the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War by Argentina then we will obviously defend our position and defend it robustly."
'Absurd claims'
After talks with Timerman, Ban "expressed concern about the increasingly strong exchanges between the governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom," said Martin Nesirky, the secretary-general's spokesperson.
"He expressed the hope that the governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom will avoid an escalation of this dispute and resolve differences peacefully and through dialogue."
Ban said he was ready to use the UN's "good offices to resolve this dispute" if both sides requested, Nesirky said.
The Argentine minister called for Britain to discuss sovereignty at negotiations, and attacked Britain's use of military power to control the South Atlantic islands from 14,000km away.
"It is perhaps the last refuge of the declining empire," Timerman said. "It is the last ocean that is controlled from the UK. Britannia rules only applies in the South Atlantic."
Britain has reaffirmed its stance in recent days that there can be no negotiations over the future of the islands unless the 3,000 Falklands inhabitants want it.
Britain has complained about Argentina withdrawing from joint accords on the Falklands.
Age-old dispute
Argentina in December persuaded the Mercosur Latin American trade bloc to stop Falklands-registered ships from entering member ports.
It has stopped charter flights heading for the Falklands from using Argentine airspace.
Diplomats say the tensions can mainly be attributed to the anniversary of the conflict sparked by Argentina's invasion of the islands on April 2, 1982.
Britain sent a task force to retake the territory it has held since at least 1833.
The 74-day war cost the lives of 649 Argentine, 255 British troops and three islanders.
Since the war, the UN General Assembly has passed resolutions calling on Britain and Argentina to negotiate a settlement.
Argentina also presses its claim each year at the UN's Decolonisation Committee.
Source: Agencies
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Are you Certified MAD for Flare?
ClickStart has partnered with MadCap Software to launch the Certified MadCap Advanced Developer (MAD) program. The certification program will allow Flare users to demonstrate their expert knowledge of MadCap Flare. For more information about the certification program and to take a sample test, see www.certifiedMAD.com or send us an email.