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Moore's Law and Binary XML
One of the arguments against the need for a binary encoding of XML (like Fast Infoset)
can be summed up as: "just wait until the technology catches up", or maybe "Moore's Law makes Binary XML
Although that may be true in what some people could describe as "traditional" applications of XML, there are many legitimate use case of XML where this is not so. Many of these use cases have appeared as the market wants to take advantage of the benefits of XML in new fields. There are a number of reasons, some economical in nature, some technological, underlying these use cases.
One basic reason is related to the characteristics of servers servicing many requests:
- Any reduction on the number of servers needed to service a given number of client requests translates into profit.
A related reason is:
- Any time-to-market advantage (not waiting for the technology to catch up) translates into profit.
Here are some reasons related to properties of transmissions:
- Bandwidth may be a limiting factor. For instance, the spectrum is limited and you just can't cram more in there. If you can are more efficient you can save spectrum you can either use less spectrum or generate more content, and be more profitable.
- In some cases there are constraints on time and bandwidth. An inefficient encoding may render an implementation approach invalid.
- Too many wireless packets will produce collisions, which then generate more retransmissions, which then generate even more packets. Thus efficiency in the transmission is critical.
And here is another related to small portable devices:
- Battery life is not following Moore's rule. I've heard
discussions of a "packet budget" based on how many packets the device can send given the battery capacity and the desired on-time for the device. Being more efficient can be the difference between a successful product and a failure.
The XML Binary Charaterization Working Group at W3C has produced a good document analyzing a number of
Binary Characterization Use Cases and looking at their properties. The use cases considered include:
- Metadata in Broadcast Systems
- Floating Point Arrays in the Energy Industry
- X3D Graphics Model Compression, Serialization and Transmission
- Web Services for Small Devices
- Web Services within the Enterprise
- Electronic Documents
- FIXML in the Securities Industry
- Multimedia XML Documents for Mobile Handsets
- Intra/Inter Business Communication
- XMPP Instant Messaging Compression
- XML Documents in Persistent Store
- Business and Knowledge Processing
- XML Content-based Routing and Publish Subscribe
- Web Services Routing
- Military Information Interoperability
- Sensor Processing and Communication
- SyncML for Data Synchronization
- Supercomputing and Grid Processing
Santiago is the co-editor of this document and its companion document on XML Binary Characterization Properties. Santiago is also one of the engineers working in the open source implementation of Fast Infoset in the FI project.
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Business Directory - Crystal Beach and Bolivar Peninsula
This listing is provided as a free service to the local community. Click on
link for company website
To list your business, please email
Air Conditioning/Heating
Auto Repair/Service
Bait Camps
Beach Vacation Rentals
Bed & Breakfast
Building Movers
Cleaning Services
Concrete/Crushed Concrete
Construction Services
Debris Removal/Leveling/Filling
Deck Furniture
Equipment Rental
Fencing/Gate Operators/Barbwire
Fishing/Guide Service/Charters
Furniture/Home Furnishings
Garage Doors
Garbage/Trash Service
General Cleaning Services
Gift Shops/Fine Gifts
Golf Cart/Sales and Rentals
Grocery/Convenience Stores
Home Entertainment
Home Maintenance
Horse Stables/Boarding
Inspection Service
Liquor Store
Local News
Lumber & Hardware
Massage Therapist
Medical Clinic
Metal Buildings, Awnings
Mortgage Loans
Nail Salon
Newspaper/Local News
Party Supplies/Rentals
Pest Control
R V Parks
Real Estate-Inspection
Real Estate-Sales
Sanitation Services
Scrap Metal Removal
Seafood Sales
Septic Systems/Service
Sewer Service
Shell Shop
Skin Care
Solar Screens
Storage/Boat Stalls
Storm Shutters/Screens
Surf Shop/Beachwear
Title Company
Tractor Work
Vacation Rentals
Vehicle Detailing
Website Design/Web Hosting
Window Tinting/Protective Film
Wrecker Service/Towing
Air Conditioning / Heating
Discount Air Conditioning & Heating, local, licensed, 25 years experience. New construction, retrofit installation, full service department. Crystal Beach, (409) 539-6847
McDonalds AC & Heating
, Installation & Repair, servicing all brands, Mac McDonald, 409-684-1829
Architecture / Design
Crystal Beach House Designs
Crystal Beach, (409) 684-9246,
David Mullican, Architect, designing beach homes for 25 years, 1622 Market Street, Galveston, (409) 457-6783, www.davidmullican-architect.com
Lewis Design Group, Residential and Commercial, Galveston, (409) 762-3746, www.lewisdesigngroup.biz
Audio / Video
Advanced Electronics, Home entertainment, home automation, home security, TV, Internet, surround sound, and more. 2275 Hwy 87, Suite 19, Crystal Beach. 409-898-3626
Goodyear Custom Audio Video, Custom Home Theater, Whole House Audio Design & Installation, 30 years' experience. Remote Control Home Automation, Lighting Control, HVAC.
Auto Repair / Service
Pat's Tire & Auto Service, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-3553
Bait Camps
Blue Water Bait Camp
1133 Chapmans Point, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-2248 (BAIT)
Joe's Bait & Crabs, 724 Nelson Avenue, Port Bolivar, (409) 684-8311
Miss Nancy's Bait Camp, next to Rollover Pass, (484) 560-9323
North Jetty Bait Camp, 17th St @ the North Jetty, 409-684-1400
Siever's Cut Bait Camp, at Bolivar Yacht Basin, 1283 W. Boyt Rd., Port Bolivar, 281-787-5845
Beach Vacation Rentals
click here
Bed & Breakfast
Out By The Sea Bed & Breakfast
, 2134 Vista, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1555
Mike Warfield, A&M Remediation a Local Business, (409) 692-5353. Free estimates.
Building Movers
McMillan Building Movers, Raise, level, relocate houses and buildings, over 35 years experience. (214) 949-2300
Cabinets / Countertops / Kitchen Design
Wud in Cabinetry, 1901 The Strand, Galveston, making rooms beautiful since 1993, Richard Bloom, (409) 762-0576,
Cakes / Baking
Cakes By Geri, in Crystal Beach, a Texas Cottage Food Home Baker. All kinds of cakes, Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, "Just Because" cakes. (409) 454-5866.
Cleaning Services
Alesia Chavez, very experienced in beach home cleaning services; serving Bolivar Peninsula for several years.
Call 832-922-2827
Crystal Beach Cleaning, Locally owned and operated, at Manley Construction on Hwy 87.
Carinn Baker, (409) 682-8579, firstname.lastname@example.com
HOUSECALLS Professional Housekeeping Services
, Over 40 years of experience with attention to detail. Reasonable rates, call today! Liz Sanders, (512) 221-9210.
House cleaning by Gods Handy Woman, Thelma Stewart. Resident going on 13 years. 409-370-0141. References available.
Your Maid Service, "We Do Windows", Crystal Beach, Call for Info (832) 579-4262, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Clothing / Accessories
Maven's Clothing & Accessories, 1366 Hwy 87 Suite B Crystal Beach. Clothing, handbags, wallets, shoes, jewelry, swimsuits and accessories. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 409-684-1094.
Computers / Repair / Service
Advanced Electronics, Home entertainment, home automation, home security, TV, Internet, surround sound, and more. 2275 Hwy 87, Suite 19, Crystal Beach. 409-898-3626
Click Computer Service, 1424 Hwy 124, Winnie, TX, 409-296-2009
Concrete / Crushed Concrete
Giddens Concrete Works, specializing in Beach jobs. House Foundation, Metal Building, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Light Commercial, Concrete Removal. Robin Giddens, (409) 963-7034.
Construction Services
Construction clean up by Gods Handy Woman, Thelma Stewart. 409-370-0141. Resident going on 13 years. References available.
UNEEK GROUP, Tractor work, construction site dirt work, clean up services, debris removal and haul offs. (409) 539-6825
Contractor / Construction / Remodeling
AM Coastal Construction
, Distinctive New Home Construction, Remodeling and Restoration. Honesty, Integrity, and Great Value. (409) 684-3600
Anton L. Nelsen
, General Contracting Services, Repair, Remodel, Additions, Cabinets, Trim, Custom Work, (409) 684-9936
BRINT Construction
, Residential and Commercial construction since 1985. Contact Tim (409) 781-1372, Clint (409) 273-1122, or Brian (409) 767-4464 Byrom. TRCC #15716.
CSB Construction
, locally owned and operated, Crystal Beach office, 2700 Gillespie in Sandy Shores, Call Us Today for a Free Consultation! Scott Shelander 409 454-7349
Casa Mare Resort Homes
, Quality Coastal Builder with combined 50 years experience, Remodel or Rebuild on your own lot, (281) 682-2941 or (281) 802-1359.
Cobb Construction
, Greg Cobb, Building on Bolivar since 1972. 2290 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach. (409) 684-3791.
Comeaux Construction, "Bolivar Raised, Bolivar Built." Since 1979, owner Mike Comeaux has built his reputation on quality and dependability. Call Mike, 409-684-8775 or 409-682-5807
Construction Unlimited, Crystal Beach (409) 684-6245
Hammerhead Custom Builders
, Building homes of the highest quality, from frame to finish, no job too small.
(409) 939-8862, Crystal Beach, Texas
Homes By The Sea
, Custom Home Builder, experienced in handling any type of construction. Aron Nance, (409) 684-9550,
Manley Builders
, Custom Builder, offices in Crystal Beach, (409) 540-6116.
Mark Williams Home Builder
Offices in The Crystal Beach Plaza, Suite 18B, office: (409) 684-3333, cell: (409) 466-3287, fax: (409) 832-0773, efax: (866) 264-4016, email:
Moore's Custom Cabinets, Crystal Beach, (409) 939-9936
MinWest Development
Unsurpassed Quality, Dedication to Customer Satisfaction, Crystal Beach, (409) 540-6392
The Carpenter Shop, Speck Building Company, complete home construction and repair, (409) 457-2225
Tilson Homes, Galveston, (409) 974-4049, Heather Peterek,
Tom E. Kojak - Builder
, Residential Construction,
"Beachin' It For Over 30 Years"
, (409) 835-6980
Traditional Craftsmen Homes
Our projects range from residential new builds and remodeling to commercial and governmental jobs. (409) 284-1162
Debris Removal / Lot Clearing / Leveling / Filling
Allen's Dirtworks - site work, house pads, clean up and demolition. Local business that has provided quality service for over 7 years to Bolivar. Free estimates. Please call Allen Martin at (281) 381-5013.
Bolivar Dirt Works
, Sand, shell, topsoil, Tractor services, Top quality prices, (409) 502-7394 or (409) 684-8000
CVM Landscaping, LLC, Crystal Beach. Call for free estimate. Chris Martin (409) 256-8833 or (706) 244-0098
Pat and Maryanne Rogers, debris removal, demolition, slab and piling removal, and fill dirt. Hire a local and help the community come back. 2211 hwy 87, call Pat (409) 939-5933 email:
Superior Excavation, John & Deanna Price. (409) 539-8815 or email:
Demolition, concrete busting, debris clean up, pilings removed.
Slab removal, filling, leveling, site work, house pads, clean up, demolition, canal dredging, skid steer and dozer work. Free estimates. Local Business please call Mike Warfield at (409) 692-5353.
Deck Furniture
Gulf Cedar Hand Crafted Outdoor Furniture, Crystal Beach. Phil Mounkes, 409-877-9933. firstname.lastname@example.com
Harold's Lawn & Landscaping, Hwy 87, (409) 466-1262
Electricians / Electrical
Billy Shipp, Electrician, (409) 392-1734
Aran & Franklin Engineering, Structual and Windstorm Engineering, (409) 935-5200,
LEAP Engineering LLC, Windstorm, Structural, and Civil Engineering, Offices in Beaumont and Galveston. (409) 813-1863
Equipment Rental
Heavy Equipment for Rent. D3 Dozer, Long Stick Excavator 60 foot reach, skid steer operator included. Free estimates. Local Business please call Mike Warfield at (409) 692-5353.
Fencing / Gate Operators / Barbwire
Barnett Fence Company
Residential * Commercial * Industrial * Government (409) 727-1063
PYROSHACK Fireworks (formerly LAFONS), serving Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula with two locations in the Crystal Beach area. Open June 24th-July 4th and Dec.20th-Jan.1st.
Fishing / Guide Service / Charters
Captain Bryan's Galveston Bay Charters
Crystal Beach (409) 256-1265, email:
Captain John Chesser, Crystal Beach (409) 673-5240, www.FishingGuidesGalvestonBay.com
Flooring / Carpet / Tile / Wood
Furniture / Home Furnishings
Home By The Sea, Beach Decor & Furniture, new or vintage, coastal or nautical, casual or elegant. (409) 684-9550.
Tropical Accents
, Coastal Decor / Fine Gifts, One of a kind items and collectibles, 2950 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach. (409) 684-0009
Garage Doors
Galveston Garage Doors, Residential/Commercial sales and service, no extra charge to come to Bolivar, David Soest, (409) 750-9920 www.galvestongaragedoors.com
Garbage / Trash Service
Coastal Waste Disposal, Inc., we offer roll-off and portable toilet service for the penninsula. Office (409) 898-0063
Peninsula Residential Services
, Septic, Sanitation and Residential Services, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1925
General Cleaning Services
Thelma Stewart, a.k.a Gods Handy Woman. House cleaning, car detailing, landscaping flower beds, construction cleanup. Call 409-370-0141. Plenty of references! Can't wait to hear from you!
Gift Shops / Fine Gifts
Home By The Sea, Beach Decor & Furniture, new or vintage, coastal or nautical, casual or elegant. (409) 684-9550.
Shells N' More, seashells and gifts, 2009 Hwy 87, Gilchrist, (409) 599-5653
Tropical Accents
, Coastal Decor / Fine Gifts, One of a kind items and collectibles, 2950 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach. (409) 684-0009
Golf Cart / Sales and Rentals
Golf Car Connection
, 1746 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-0450
Texas Custom Carts
, 2101 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach Golf Cart Rentals. For Reservations and pricing, please call 409-684-1043 or 512-917-8515
Grocery / Convenience Stores
BayVue Grocery, 1901 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, 409-684-6210
Gulf Coast Market, The BIG STORE, Hwy 87 Crystal Beach, (409) 684-2400 Open 7 days
Swede's Quick Stop, Hwy 87 at Crystal Beach Road, (832) 398-2282
TJ's Discount Groceries, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-4161
Home Entertainment
Advanced Electronics, Home entertainment, home automation, home security, TV, Internet, surround sound, and more. 2275 Hwy 87, Suite 19, Crystal Beach. 409-898-3626
Goodyear Custom Audio Video, Custom Home Theater, Whole House Audio Design & Installation, 30 years' experience. Remote Control Home Automation, Lighting Control, HVAC.
Home Maintenance
CBH Services
Crystal Beach, (409) 515-9551
C & S Service
, plumbing, enclosures, siding/decks, service/repair, locally owned and operated. All your beach cabin needs. "One call solves it all". (409) 554-6818.
Horse Stables / Boarding
Crystal Corral Stables
, horse boarding, riding lessons available, 1109 Crystal Beach Rd, Crystal Beach, 713-263-4593
Inspection Service
Malley's Real Estate Inspection, State Certified Inspection Services, Serving Southeast Texas and Bolivar Peninsula, Joe Malley, Beaumont (409) 892-5581
Farmer's Insurance
Builders Risk, Flood, Windstorm and Homeowners coverage. Daniel Priest - agent, toll free number (866) 314-7600.
Gabourel Insurance
Protect everything you value with coverage that fits and a plan that's personalized. Call toll free (800) 677-7617 ext 202
Lee Insurance Agency
Call 281-812-8400 for a FREE no-obligation quote for ALL of your insurance needs. Let Lee Insurance Agency do the comparison shopping for you!
Tricoast Insurance Services, all lines of business and personal insurance, contact Matt Pace at 713-461-2855 ext.15 or Gladys Pace ext. 22
Lawncare / Landscaping / Brushhog
Affordable Lawn Service, Professional lawn care, (409) 790-6111, firstname.lastname@example.com
Bobby Brushhog
, and all types of tractor work, Crystal Beach, 409-782-0966
Landscaping flower beds and maintenance by Gods Handy Woman, Thelma Stewart. 409-370-0141. Resident going on 13 years.
GreenLife Nursery, providing irrigation, palms, shrubs, flowers, landscape mixes, mulches, grass, stone, fertilizers and more. 2385 Hwy 87, next to The Big Store, (409) 454-4701, email@example.com
Harold's Lawn & Landscaping, lawncare, tractor work, dirt-sand-gravel-sod, bushog-spreading-clearing,
(409) 466-1262
Island Lawncare, Bonded and Insured, Doug Romero, 409-540-2846
J & J Lawncare
, Mowing and Brush Hog work, John and Joni Harding, (409) 682-5794
Thomas Lawncare & Brushogging
, 974 Seagull Lane, Holiday Beach, (409) 225-6206 - Danny Thomas
Liquor Store
Island Liquor, located in Crystal Beach Plaza, (409) 684-8001
Local News
The Beach Triton, 1015 Hughmont, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Crystal Beach Local News
-online News and Information
Lumber & Hardware
Parker Lumber, Hwy 87 at Bay Vue Road, (409) 684-6850
Seaside Lumber, Hwy 87 at East Road, (409) 684-6593
Massage Therapist
Touch of Fitness, Marsha Scott, 14 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, 409-771-1132, By Appointment Only
Medical Clinic
Riceland Clinic, in the Crystal Beach Plaza, 2275 Hwy 87, Suite 18a, Crystal Beach, 409-684-1185
Metal Buildings, Awnings
Carports of Texas, Carports, Patio Covers, Metal Roofing, Awnings, Metal Buildings, Screen Rooms, Storm Shutters. Bonded and Insured. Pearland, TX (281) 830-8616
Mortgage Loans
Gray Hays, SAM HOUSTON MORTGAGE CO
, Residential Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS ID 296767, 281-413-9824, firstname.lastname@example.com
Mortgage Outfitters, Your Mortgage Guide, Guaranteed Rates-Guaranteed Fees-Guaranteed Satisfaction,
email: firstname.lastname@example.com, 832-934-2040
Crystal Palace - 1600 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach - (409) 684-6554
Saltwater Motel (formerly Paradise Oasis) - 1020 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach - (409) 684-8392
Gulfway Motel - Hwy 124, High Island - (409) 286-5217
Nail Salon
Nails By Twala, Manicures, Pedicures, Nails. Twala Eaves-Miller, 1830 Hwy 87 Suite C, Crystal Beach
(TDLR Licensed 1096582), 409-790-3447
Newspaper / Local News
The Beach Triton, www.beachtriton.com, 409-286-2234
-online News and Information,
CBH Services
, Interior and Exterior Beach Home Painting, Pressure Washing, Deck Staining. Serving Bolivar since 2006. Damian Walker, 409-599-7096.
Party Supplies / Rentals
Margarita Speedy Shop
, Margarita Machine Rental, "The Life of any Party is Having a Frozen Drink Machine or Margarita Machine!" 409-284-0747.
Peninsula Inflatable Waterslides and Party Supplies, water slides, bounce houses, Free Delivery & Pickup, (409) 789-0289
Pest Control
Frontier Pest Control, 936-348-PEST (7378),
Photos By Eva
, Family Portraits, Weddings, Reunions & All Special Events. Eva Heller 713-824-5947, firstname.lastname@example.com
GREENWOOD Piling Setters, pilings, decks and more. Locally owned and operated, (409) 996-4729.
S&S Piling Service
, No Job Too Small, call Steve Smith, (409) 939-3816
C & S Service
, plumbing, enclosures, siding/decks, service/repair, locally owned and operated. All your beach cabin needs. "One call solves it all". (409) 554-6818.
Jim Snell Master Plumber, (409) 727-2211, Serving Crystal Beach Area. www.JimSnellMasterPlumber.com
Kent Plumbing Company, (409) 286-2234
Mr. Rooter Plumbing, Servicing Galveston County, toll free (800) 881-1016, PO Box 142 League City, TX 77574
Peninsula Plumbing, (281) 282-7016, Denny George, Master License #6125
Real Estate - Inspection
Malley's Real Estate Inspection, State Certified Inspection Services, Serving Southeast Texas and Bolivar Peninsula, Joe Malley, Beaumont (409) 892-5581
Real Estate - Sales
click here
R V Parks
Angler's Edge RV Fish Camp
, 1118 Buddy Kirk in Blue Water Canals, Crystal Beach, 979-575-6134
Beachside RV Resort
, 1280 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 996-3288
Bolivar Peninsula RV Park
, 1685 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (40, 1685 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-0939
Crystal Beach Palms RV Park
, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 466-1228 or (409) 466-1262
JT's RV Park - Beachside
, Caplen, Tx, 2.5 miles from Rollover Pass. 409-351-8525 or 409-553-4608
Lazy D&D RV Resort
, 681 Hwy. 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1900
Paula's Vineyard RV Resort
, 1250 N. Crystal Beach Rd., Crystal Beach, (409) 684-9970
Seabyrd Landing RV Resort
, Beachfront RV Resort in Crystal Beach, Texas, only steps from the Gulf .
Surf's Up RV
, private beachside 30 amp RV hookup in residential area., Crystal Beach, (409) 682-5449
Way Out Marina & RV Park
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Bolivar RV Resort & Storage, full service RV resort, 731 Highway 87, Gilchrist, approximately five miles east of Crystal Beach. 409-974-0064
Crystal Canal RV Resort, 1300 N. Monkhouse Dr., Crystal Beach, (409) 684-0268
Yoder's Landing RV Park, new RV park in Gilchrist on the bay, 1067 Seagull, bayside fishing , fishing pier coming soon. Curtis Morgan at 409-939-8474
Restaurants / Cafes
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Absolute, 2920 N. Twin City Hwy , Nederland ,Tx. , 77627 (409) 724-0300. Roofing, vinyl siding, gutters, carports, patio covers, screen room enclosures, insulation. Insured and bonded. State windstorm certified.
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Peninsula Residential Services
, Septic, Sanitation and Residential Services, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1925
Seafood Sales
Blue Water Bait Camp
, Table shrimp, 1133 Chapmans Point, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-2248
Joe's Bait & Crabs, 724 Nelson Avenue, Port Bolivar, (409) 684-8311
Septic Systems / Service
Lange's Septic Service, installing aerobic systems on the Peninsula for 10 years, yearly maintenance contracts on existing systems. Denise Lange, 409-796-1806 or 409-791-1806
Peninsula Residential Services
, Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, (409) 684-1925
Sewer Service
Bolivar Utility Services, LLC, PO Box 22858, Beaumont TX 77720 (409) 924-9421 Website
Shell Shop
Shells N' More, seashells and gifts, 2009 Hwy 87, Gilchrist, (409) 599-5653
Skin Care
Skin Essentials by Kathy, Skin care, facials, professional skin care products and full service Nail Care, by Twala. 1830 Hwy 87 Suite C, Crystal Beach, 409-682-5806. For nails: 409-790-3447
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Soil / Sand / Stone / Gravel / Mulch
Bolivar Dirt Works
, Sand, shell, topsoil, Tractor services, Top quality prices, (409) 502-7394 or (409) 684-8000
Solar Screens
City Glass Company, REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL, Hand-made Phifer solar screens for resident and commercial, (409) 892-7877
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Bolivar Boat & Dry Storage
, 4290 Hwy 87, (409) 718-8307
Drop Anchor Storage
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Casa Mare Storage, Hwy 87, (281) 682-2941, (281) 802-1359
Storm Shutters / Screens
Gulf Coast Shutters
Code Approved Hurricane Shutters (409) 840-2002
Carports of Texas, Carports, Patio Covers, Metal Roofing, Awnings, Metal Buildings, Screen Rooms, Storm Shutters. Bonded and Insured. Pearland, TX (281) 830-8616 www.carportshouston.com
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Vehicle detailing by Gods Handy Woman, Thelma Stewart. 409-370-0141. Resident going on 13 years. References available.
Website Design / Web Hosting
Hwy 87 Media
Crystal Beach - Websites, Marketing, Graphics, 409-795-8970
Miles Chapman, Have Welder Will Travel, Hwy 87 at Selwyn Rd., Crystal Beach, 409-370-1370
Crystal Beach Welding & Fabrication, N. Crystal Beach Rd. at Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, 409-539-8889
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Prison Barrack?
February 19th, 2015 · 4 Comments
Tags: Bedroom · Safety Issue · Other Arizona Cities · Hall of Shame - Funny
First Steps To Home Ownership
January 14th, 2015 · 6 Comments
Hopefully the bottom blocks won't crumble as you step up.
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Shock & Awe
December 5th, 2014 · 2 Comments
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November 9th, 2014 · 4 Comments
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November 3rd, 2014 · 4 Comments
Peoria, Arizona short sale.
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At least she covered up the face on the Justin Bieber poster.
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October 31st, 2014 · No Comments
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July 31st, 2014 · 3 Comments
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July 20th, 2014 · 1 Comment
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March 30th, 2014 · 2 Comments
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February 4th, 2014 · 4 Comments
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It does have a wrap-around porch.
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Space where guests can cook their own meals
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Two light filled rooms in a tastefully appointed Seward Park home. In addition to vacation stays, Airbnb guests have used the home for photo shoots and private parties. It's also been published as "House of the Week" in Seattle Metropolitan magazine http://(email hidden)/article/home-week-zen-retreat-seward-park
Rooms include a brand new 47-inch flat screen w/ DVD, new king and queen mattresses, luxury linens, desk and free WIFI. The home contains one beautifully remodeled bathroom spa. The rooms overlook a green belt with native forest. The home easily accommodates longer term stays and I've hosted several guests for 6 weeks or longer. The bathroom spa includes a steam room for eucalyptus infused rejuvenation. Luxurious towels, Italian sandstone tiles, and teak bench compliment your spa experience. Home includes dining and living rooms, kitchen with gas range, and laundry facilities. The deck has a gas grill and outdoor teak dining table.
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Home is situated between City of Seattle's Seward Park on Lake Washington and the retail and restaurant district of Columbia City. There is ample free street parking in front of the house. Home is minutes from light rail with travel time of 25 minutes to the airport or 15 minutes to downtown. Buses run two blocks away to downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill. The PCC gourmet natural foods market is two blocks away.
Guests have the entire home which includes two bedrooms, a steam/shower spa, living room, kitchen and dining room. Guests come and go as they wish. I am always available in person or by phone if guests have questions or need any assistance. The downstairs apartment is occupied by another tenant. All individuals and couples are welcome!
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We traveled to Seattle on girl's weekend to attend a concert and though not as close to the venue as hoped, this was a great place to stay....very "zen." The furnishings and decor were nice and the overall feel very peaceful. We did not hear the downstairs tenant at all. The steam shower was a nice addition and so relaxing. It was a short walk to the Columbia City restaurants. We are very happy to have found this place and would definitely stay again if traveling to the area. Thank you Matt for everything!
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Paly's rival for the berth, Novato, reportedly won the North Coast Section D-2 title with a 48-3 win over Miramonte on Saturday in Oakland.
Novato is now 12-1, the same record Palo Alto has. In its three section playoff games, Novato outscored its opposition 163-3.
While Novato did play in a weaker section than Palo Alto did, there is no clear-cut decision at this time. Palo Alto will have to wait until Sunday at 3 p.m., when 10 section commissioners cast their vote.
There will be three state championship games played in Carson on Dec. 16. Palo Alto is hoping to be playing for the D-2 title.
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