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Help! What could you not live without, that you HAD to have?
So I go to Lowe's to look at countertops, sinks and floor tile to get some ideas of what I actually like.
I saw the Roth and Allen quartz has 5 or 6 colors on sale for 56.00 (7.00 off the normal price and it is class C). I really liked several of them and found I was drawn to the earthy brown tones.
Then I look at sinks and see this absolutely gorgeous sink in one of their kitchen set ups. I LOVE it. Nice shiny deep brown. So, I ask the woman who was very helpful to see how much it would be for a double undermounted apron front. 2100.00!!! I almost died.
I came home and asked my husband if he wanted the bad news or good news first (the good being the quartz sale).
Any opinions on the sink? The picture does not do it justice. It is so beautiful and shiny. I suppose I *could* get just an undermount but not sure how much that will save. The woman said they could take some money off the price of the sink for me which would help. I feel like the sink could really be a gorgeous focal piece and bring everything together but again, it is a sink. How do you decide if you REALLY want something or whether you can forgo for something else? My husband said forget it and I said well.no, not forget it. I really like it!
Again, the perimeter cabinets will be painted BM lambskin and the island will be a lighter cherry.
I'm sure it would be a focal point. That said, I'd never spend $2100 for a sink (I'd find another focal point!). But just last night I commented to my husband how happy I was that we had paneled the refrigerator (we have a completely open plan - living, dining and kitchen are all one giant room), and that was plenty expensive to do, so who's to say.
For us, it was quartz countertops that blew the budget. DH and I were looking at laminate samples for our remodel, and while at the store we found a Cambria sample that we both loved. I ordered a sample, and after having it in the house for weeks, we still loved it.
I love our new sink too- even though it was not a huge expense, it is such an improvement over the old one. You use the sink more than anything else in the kitchen - I think it's a valid place to splurge, as long as it doesn't start a snowball.
Well, I could get just the under mount double sink and it would only be 800+. Maybe if we ordered the counter tops from them they'd give me a decent discount on the sink. The thing is, I felt with an apron front you see it right away. I think I am having trouble deciding because in the past Ive given up on things I wanted and regretted it. I know in the end some things wont matter as much down the road but how do you figure that out?
That is a beautiful sink - as it ought to be for $2100. In terms of the splurge (or not), how tight is your budget? Is this going to be your home for a long time or could you have to move in a year? If you stay there and keep your kitchen for 20 years, it's only $100 per year.
What in the world is that sink made of? Even the Kohler Stages 45 costs less than that.
If you love that sink, you need to look around and see if there isn't something less pricey in more or less the same look that you could love. Maybe if you said who makes this one and what it's made of, people could help you find something less budget shattering. Honestly, you don't have to decide between a Ferrari and a VW bug, there are options in between.
I've done kitchens that have had more expensive sinks in them, but the overall cost of the project was 80K. I've done kitchens where the customer absolutely splurged on appliances, and then went basic on the cabinets. Or bought a Waterstone faucet in an otherwise budget space.
Everyone has at least one splurge love in a kitchen. Just watch out for if that splurge is well over your budget and takes away from doing something else that is needed. If you're spending your dollars on Waterford crystal knobs on Chinese awful cabinets, your priorities ARE out of whack.
good advice from all above, although its all different!!!
only u can decide if its worth it and weigh all pros and cons..
i gave up on a copper sink from Rachiele b/c of cost, do i regret it? some days but in the grand scheme of things its ok....DH could not come to grips with $3000 and it was tough for me to swallow also...., but his sinks are Gorgeous!!!!!! and it would have looked phenomenal but we just couldn't do it...
mostly everyone splurges on something.. for me the sink would have totally blown our budget and it was one of the last things we picked, so first to go...
just a note, if u do get that sink i would re-think the 50/50 split...what a pain doing anything big....i would go with a single bowl myself and definitely not do SS fixtures, go with ORB, IMHO
Good Luck!!!!
If it's your splurge item and you are willing to cut back elsewhere then go for it. Personally, I wouldn't consider a sink a focal point worthy of splurging on except perhaps in a powder room. I think of a kitchen sink as a utilitarian workhorse...for me the cabinets, counters, backsplash and even a range hood are more focal points than a sink.
My splurge was my Madre Perla countertops. I cut back on other things.
The Kohler special colors like Black and Tan are gorgeous. I had one in Sea Salt in my original plan but it arrived broken and then I changed to a Silgranite.
So, think about the functional aspects of the sink. I linked a post about apron front sinks in which CEFreeman, who I trust implicitly, comments on her gorgeous Roussillon Red Hawthorne double apron front, and how she cannot fit a pasta pot in it. She suggests bringing your BIG pot to the store.
Also, think about your family, how you use the sink, etc.. Think about what you are going to do the first time someone dings the porcelain with a heavy pan and it chips- it will eventually chip. Its a lot of money for a place to wash dirty dishes.
What are you in love with about it, the color? You could get a Kohler Whitehave Apron front in the same color for 1/2 that price - go to PlumbersSurplus.com.
So think carefully and make a wise choice. It is a gorgeous sink but what will putting the money there cost your kitchen as a whole. Would tile be a better focal point than a sink?
Here is a link that might be useful: sinks thread
Thank you so much everyone for your great suggestions and helpful hints! I am taking all of them into consideration and although I do love the color, I realize I have to take into consideration the possible chipping factor, the amount of money and if there is another possibility out there Id like just as much that isn't so expensive.
I was lucky to be able to see the color in a kitchen display. The big box stores do not have apron front sinks on display in their sink department so very hard to tell from a photo online what something really looks like.
I am hoping to get to a couple places tomorrow and Saturday to see if they have the actual sinks available to look at in person.
How can you tell if you like something if you cannot even physically see it?
As far as the two bowl vs one-I am used to having two bowls, one for washing, one for drip drying in a rack. If I have only one bowl, where do the dishes dry? I don't want them on my counter. As for color, personally, I do not like either white or stainless with cream cabinets. I realize some people do this and that is fine. I am not a fan of those colors together. If anyone has any other suggestions of what color or sink they feel would look good by all means PLEASE feel free to suggest anything! I love tips, suggestions and any help you can offer!
Thanks again for all the help. Believe me it is greatly appreciated.
I also have been considering a gray/ gray blue paint color on the wall. Again, not a definite or something I have to have. It could totally change depending on my counters and tile on the floor and backsplash.
I had the interior decorator come tonight and showed her the style and colors I like. She is going to put a few things together for starters and then we will go from there. Should be interesting.
The Mr and I are taking a vacation (sort of) so we will not be meeting her for over two weeks. Not sure how much will get done at my house by the time I get back but we shall see.
This is what I would do. FIrst see if you can get it cheaper online or elsewhere. Maybe Lowe's will put it on sale soon. Even if you cant find it for cheaper, but you still want it, wait a couple weeks. Sometimes when I want something expensive really badly, if I wait a little while, I change my mind about wanting it. (Maybe I find something else I like better, or maybe I decide I dont like it so much after all.) If you still want it and you can make it work in your budget, then get it. But I would only buy it if you plan on being in the house for awhile. You'll be pleased every time you look at the sink in your kitchen for years.
Oh yeah, Joanie I just realized, yeah...........SS appliances. Wont look good with copper. I also realized it is not an undermounted sink. Oh well............
Rockybird. You are so right. I am going to sit on it for a bit and see how I feel. I dont want to rush inti any decision and regret anything and wish I had stuck with one thing or done another.
It's an undermount sink. Most apron sinks are. But it will need a specialty farm sink base as farm sinks are taller than the false front on a regular sink base. If you don't have a farm sink base, it's a real PIA (and another expense) to remake the sink base to accept a farm sink. Often it's just easier to go with a curtain below than to remake the doors.
I dont think you should rule out the idea of a copper sink because you have stainless appliances. Lots of kitchens mix them. Some panel the fridge and DW but I dont even think its the majority. Look on Houzz, with a search on copper sink
Here are some images from there
Traditional Kitchen by Granada Hills Kitchen & Bath Designers Artesano Copper Sinks
Mediterranean Kitchen by Santa Ana Interior Designers & Decorators Cindy Smetana Interiors
Thank you live wire and Localeater. Livewire, the cabinet maker is building a new cabinet base for the sink. Ours had some mold issues because of a previous leak. Are you saying double mount (which is what the copper sink is) is still undermount? It looks like it goes over the sink, no?
Localeater, thanks so much for the pictures! It really does look good!
Livewire sorry, I also have a post about sinks on here and put a picture up of the copper sink which is double mounted. I was getting confused.
The brown sink above is undermount. The copper sink that I saw online for home depot said it was double mounted. Sorry for the confusion!
A dual mount sink is one that can be upmounted or undermounted. Either way needs an installer who is highly experienced in creating the platform/shimming so as to mount these correctly. They need to align properly with the counter height of the product being used. That height will be different if it's a solid surface or a stone product, and if the sink is to be upmounted or undermounted..
Lol detroit, yes this is true.
Livewire, thank you so much! I had no idea. Learning new things every day!
Now I dont know what I want! I mean, I really really do like the tan and black sink but the copper one is much cheaper and looks really nice.
Sometimes I think having so many options makes it difficult to make a decision! And this is just a sink!
I second the suggestion to reconsider a 50/50 split sink. There is plenty of room in a single bowl to wash, rinse and air dry. There just isn't a center divide. I just have one sink (30", certainly not the largest), and I have prep and cleanup areas going on at the same time with no problems.
Edited to answer the actual question in the title: Soft-close doors. Except I actually didn't know I HAD to have them until I got them. And they weren't even part of my kitchen redo because I didn't know about them till after the dust had settled and the workers went home. I bought Blum adapters and installed them myself. Best $60 I ever spent.
This post was edited by linelle on Fri, Jan 17, 14 at 10:49
Thank you Linelle . I have looked at the single bowl sinks as well and saw that there are indeed some just as large as the double bowl so I could definitely do both washing and drying in the same sink. I was thinking the single bowl was only as large as the one side of a double bowl (hey its been over 20 years since I have had to buy a sink and I didn't even think to look at a single bowl sink because I did not realize they made them just as big as the double bowl!) Thank you so much for your suggestion! Others had suggested the same but I never even looked at the single bowls until this morning!
I'm not sure how the Whitehaven compares to the Hawthorne, but it is Kohler, black and tan, and ap $1000 less on eBay. The one in the link is for a 30" cabinet.
I bought my stainless apron front single on eBay, clearance price, and I still looooove it.
My must have was a vented hood--still love that, too.
Here is a link that might be useful: Whitehaven
sammy62, you will be amazed at the amount of real estate in a single-bowl sink, plus the depth. If you get a grid to go into the bottom, it keeps things like drying dishes up and out of the swirling water AND it will let you dry things on their sides. You can always use a small plastic tub for handwashing and still have room for a small drying rack on the other side. And you don't lose the space taken up with a permanent divider.
sammy, just measured my 30" sink's actual interior length and it's 28-1/4". See what one single bowl that size can do:
A view from counter level:
Grid removed, small drainer on left, plastic bowl for washing by hand on right. You could fit a much larger one inside:
Grid in bottom, serving as dish-drying rack and keeping everything out of the water running on the other side:
Most people want offset drains. I like having mine in the middle. I live alone and don't mind dishes drying on the counter. I wash all my pots and pans by hand so there's always something drying. I also prefer using the grid, even though you do chase food around a bit.
Thank you so much for your pictures Linelle! I really appreciate it! I am definitely going to reconsider the single bowl as it is quite large. I too usually do dishes by hand because it is just the two of us. I hardly ever use the dishwasher but will probably have to at least once every two weeks don't you think so it doesn't just sit?
P.s. I love your cabinet, backsplash and counter together! Looks great!
Is that that granite on your counter? Looks a bit like my sister-in-law's.
Sammy, thank you and you're welcome. My counters are Caesarstone Smoky Ash.
I only run my dishwasher twice a week at most, but now that California's in a huge drought, it makes more sense to use the DW than run things under water. That's one old habit that's hard to break.
Ahhh California. I was there in the summer. Loved it. Now I am freezing my tushie off in RI. lol
Actually we are going away for two weeks next week to see my parents in Florida. Only going to be in the 60's but it is better than 30! Guess the trip was well timed since I do not have a kitchen to cook in! When I booked it, I didn't even know I would be redoing my kitchen. Funny how things work out.
Your cabinets look cream colored or off white. Are they or are they white? We are painting our perimeter cabinets a cream color and our island will be cherry. We are looking at quartz for our counter tops but I am thinking I would like a different counter for my island. My husband is not a fan of granite since we have had it for twenty years. Honestly, I don't know what I want anymore! lol If it looks great, i like it and it comes together its good with me (as long as the materials are good).
Thanks for all your help! Believe me, I do appreciate it!
I switched from double sink to single bowl, and am so appreciative. Like Linelle, I keep bottom grid in. I got the vegetable strainer, similar to Linelle's, and I use it to dry some dishes.
What is nice about single bowl is that I can fit cookie pans, tube pans, large soup bowls, into it, and let them soak. Since it is often just me and s/o a lot, I don't mind my new dishdrainer by sink. I'd put it away if I had company over.
Funny, I just saw Linelle's post 'answering the original question", if there is one thing in my kitchen I wouldn't have sacrificed it was my drawers, it is all drawers except sink cabinet.
That was non-negotiable. After that was accounted for my
'budget stretcher' was my counter. I had to make that fit the budget by eliminating or economizing on other items.
[LOL] I've found there isn't anything I can't live without except a refrigerator. Having lived with no kitchen for several years, (Ok, microwave & the freezer part of the frigerator) I can get by.
What I really enjoy is my under my sink drawer, my (self-made) butcherblock counter, and actually having water. Ok, the sink was a necessity, but the water part is what thrills me. Every time I turn it on. You'd think I'd get over it.
Sammy, that's a lovely sink. Start online shopping!
LED lighting. Really, almost every aspect of this kitchen is so much better than I had: beautiful cabinets, drawers, pullout trash, better layout....I could have economized on nearly everything, but not the lights. I can't tell you how happy that good, bright, white light (3000k) is making me!
Especially with this January gloom!
sammy, cabinets are creamy white (BM Cloud White). I'm very happy with that color and would choose it again if doing white cabinets.
Quartz is fine for me. I have learned two things that I didn't know then. Well maybe more, but two for this post. :)
1) I don't like busy counters. I like them fine as a beautiful thing to look at, and in someone else's kitchen, but I prefer a quiet counter.
2) I like the look of dark counters, esp. with white cabinets. But it's hard to see where you need to wipe and I'm not crazy about working on top of a dark background. Next time I will pick a lighter counter.
CEFreeman I totally understand as I have lived without an oven for almost a year. This is what started the whole renovation process. A power surge came through and wiped out our wall oven, microwave, tv, phones, clock radio, etc.
We waited to get a new oven and microwave because we knew we were going to change things around. It has been well worth the wait. Initially, we were only planning to paint the cabinets and get new doors and drawer fronts. Now my husband has basically pulled everything out. Sink, counters, floor, new island being built, new appliances and a new sink cabinet being built due to mold and mildew from a previous leak, new backsplash and we are changing where our ovens were to where my pantry was (and putting in a double wall oven instead of one) and putting the pantry where the ovens and microwave were. It makes more sense. We kept almost all the perimeter cabinets. The boxes are in great shape.
Sun5463 and raee thank you so much for your suggestions! I really enjoy reading everyone's replies! I am taking pictures through out the renovation.
Linelle, my counters were granite- Violetta. Dark and busy. I have to say the dark does not scare me as long as it is not super dark and with such light cabinets I know I do not want really light counters. I want there to be some contrast. Not a fan of very dark, like black (although I think it looks sleek, especially with white) only because it shows every smudge.
It's funny because I had never considered a countertop with "veins" but finding I might like it for the island. I saw a marble countertop sample I thought was great but then wondered if I would be sick of it after a few years and heard marble stains and I would be using the island the most for cooking as my cooktop is in the island .
That is the scary part to me. Am I going to choose something I will tire of in 5 years?
I added the picture of the marble sample. i love the brown vein running through. Thought it would look good with the cherry. Too bad it stains. Maybe my interior designer can find a granite somewhat like it. I like soapstone for that reason as well but have heard it absorbs everything so that too is a no go :( We are probably leaning towards a granite and quartz combo as I am hoping for different countertops on the island and perimeter that will compliment each other.
Definitely start price comparing, even phoning around to local suppliers. I did that for my tub and have managed to save ~ $1500 off list price. I am not (or didn't used to be) comfortable asking for price matching, but once I started, I was AMAZED at how willing stores are to match. I also learned during my bath renos (too late for the kitchen), that plumbing supply places are open to the public (I just assumed they were for plumbers!), and often they have the best prices, AND they will price match or beat prices from other stores.
Re two bowls, another option is the 2 bowl where one side is much bigger/deeper than the other. Like you, I just couldn't give up being able to dish dry, and I have WAY too many dishes to dry alongside the dishes I'm washing in the same sink. I just leave my dish drainer in the smaller (though still deeper than my old 'ordinary' sink).
What I couldn't live without? My gooseneck faucet with pullout spray! I don't know if anyone considers anything else anymore. But I couldn't live in a kitchen without one. My vacpan is also indispensible...I don't even own a dustpan!
BTW I love that stone pic above, not clear whether that is a marble or not...gorgeous!
Sammy62, we used granite on our 10' x 6' island and a very plain Silestone on the perimeter counters. I love that the granite is the star and the quartz fades into the background. :) Saw where you are considering something like that--just thought I'd tell you we love it.
Thank you so much for your post Sum5463. That is exactly what I am looking for. In the end, Im not sure it will be granite or quartz or something else entirely but I do feel like the island will be a focal point as the cabinets on the perimeter (on both sides of the island front and back) will be cream and the island will be cherry. I'd like a wow factor for the island. Exciting but nerve wracking because you never want to make a decision you regret and cannot change.
Vacpan is the greatest invention since sliced bread! LOL
If you have a central vaccum system, this fits in your toe kick area, and you just sweep all your debris into there, slide it open with your toe, and watch it all get sucked away!
Here is a link that might be useful: Vacpan
in answer to your original question....
after some thought i love my garbage disposer...
i didn't have one for 17 years and i was so tired of emptying that disgusting strainer...
i don't throw everything down since i compost but just all those scraps and little pieces..its wonderful...
makes my life so much easier...also love my pull down faucet, first one for me and its the best!!!!
I'm kinda catching up here, and thank you, localeater! That's quite a responsibility.
Sammy, do you realize from the other thread that my sink is a Hawthorne? I love it, BUT BUT BUT I can't fit a big soup pot into it. Try washing a cookie sheet without directing water past the sink onto the counters, down the side of the cabinet, under it, to the floor, (mold) under it, to find the water running out of the front of your house because you forgot you were rinsing a hot baking sheet and left it running. (Stop me).
Anyway, that's the one where I won't buy another without taking my pot with me. As a matter of fact, I have two of these, about which I've written. They're not porcelain, they're enamel on cast iron. BIG difference.
$2100 is less than I would have paid. These used to be $2400, but even then, I belonged to DirectBuy and only paid 55% of retail. "Only." Right.
I still love my drawer under this thing. I refuse to crawl around on the floor anywhere to get something out of a base cabinet.
CEFreeman I am buying a Kohler Dickninson 33" single apron front basin sink color sandbar.
This is a picture of my perimtier counters (Zodiac quartz) with the color of the sink tab on top, cabinet (off white color) sample and floor tile underneath.
My island will be Bianco Antico on cherry.
I ordered the sink Monday and was called today because they said it would be 4- weeks delivery time. Oh no no no! The girl called around and said now it will be 2-3 was that ok? Said yes because the white and bisque color sink I could get in 7 days did not look good with the Warm Taupe color quartz. Sandbar looked perfect.
Now waiting for them to call with the estimate for the floor and counters. I was wondering what exactly the cabinet maker needs to make the cabinet below the sink. The place I am ordering everything from has the same sink in one of their kitchen displays. Can't he just go there to look at the sink? Someone said they are all different? They are? Shouldn't all the 33" DIckninson sinks measure the same????
This post was edited by sammy62 on Thu, Jan 23, 14 at 23:19
" I like soapstone for that reason as well but have heard it absorbs everything so that too is a no go "
Soapstone is non-porous. It doesn't absorb anything! It does get scratches and nicks but they can be oiled/sanded out. Depends on what bothers you.
We've been functional for 1.5w and the things we're constantly blown away by are the big single bowl sink (having had double sinks all our lives) and the island. Both were must-haves and both are even better than we imagined!
Did you say it's a copper sink? We got copper bathroom sinks from JHE Log Furniture Place; they have a lot of copper farmhouse style kitchen sinks. Different sizes, styles. The gauges are 14 - 16, depending on the sink, and their prices are much better than what you were quoted at Lowes. Excellent quality.
I agree, though - if you decide that sink is your "splurge", shop around. There is no point paying that much money unless you've concluded it's the best deal.
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I've read other threads on this, but I simply need to clarify a couple of points.
I am in the process of dropping out & living on a boat leaving all hard wired services behind, so will be heavily reliant on my mobile phone for making calls. With that in mind, I'm looking to keep my costs to a minimum.
Firstly, do I have to assume that Skype used in this way is NOT free, even when connecting skype to skype?
If I were to choose this method over my mobile phone, could it still be cheaper than either contract or PAYG?
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Cheers Woolwell, you've sort of confirmed most of what I was thinking on the subject, however I'd not considered the "unlimited" download aspect in connection with this. Still hooked into a "mobile can be expensive anyway" mindset. Makes sense when you think about it!
As for roaming, your assumtion is correct in that it won't be an issue on the UK canal system for me. I'd never considered hooking up a laptop & mobile phone for internet, so this is an area I can explore further to decide whether a different phone package might be more cost effective than a separate dongle.
Thanks again.
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BTW, any other hints & tips would be most welcome.
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The snag with using a mobile phone is that it shortens battery time.
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The tagline for ABC Home & Commercial Services is "specialists for your environment." While the diverse company offers 16 different services, ranging from pest control to lawn maintenance to roofing, owner Bobby Jenkins emphasizes that professionals who work at his firm are not jacks-of-all-trades.
"If you have a pest control technician coming to your home, that is all he does," Jenkins says. "And if you have a plumber, that's all he does. If it's a tree issue, we put an arborist on your property."
This assures customers that while ABC Home & Commercial can be all things for all people in terms of servicing home and environmental needs, its people are experts in their service lines. And that makes all the difference.
"We are in the service business, and it's all about delivering that excellent level of quality, and what I've learned in this process [of adding services] is we are completely dependent on whoever is running that line of business," Jenkins says.
Expansion into a new business line only happens when Jenkins knows he has a pro to manage the service. And often, that's exactly how new services come about at ABC Home & Commercial.
Business owners in the community call Jenkins and show interest in being a part of the ABC team. For example, with the tree trimming service, Jenkins was approached by a local tree trimming company that had grown to a certain level and saw opportunity at ABC.
"We bought the business and the owner came with it and it running that division for us," Jenkins says. "His mindset was than he would grow that business at a faster rate under the ABC brand than he would have been able to grow it as his own brand."
ABC brings the customer base and marketing firepower. The tree-trimming firm brought its expertise and a new service opportunity for ABC. This same arrangement is how ABC broke into the pool business, Jenkins says.
The key is to ensure that the company maintains focus, Jenkins adds. Not every service firm that approaches ABC is a fit. Jenkins keeps a pulse on what customers want so he can ensure that services he offers will sell.
"People know us here," Jenkins says. "Clients love to give us suggestions."
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Costa is schedule to undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of a hamstring injury he picked up Sunday against Hull City, The Guardian reports.
Costa was replaced in the second half by Loic Remy, who eventually scored himself. Costa has a bit of a history of coming up with injuries just before international duty, which has caused tension between the Spanish FA and Chelsea. While he could be sidelined for the international break, he is expected to be fit to face Stoke City on April 4.
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Costa was excellent in Chelsea's 3-2 victory over Hull City on Sunday, taking three shots, scoring one goal and setting up another.
Costa's form dipped slightly after returning from his three game suspension in February but he has really pickes it up of late, with three goals and two assists in his last five matches. Chelsea next faces Stoke City on April 4.
March 16, 2015
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Costa scored his 18th Premier League goal during Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Southampton on Sunday.
Costa headed home a cross from Branislav Ivanovic to re-take the Premier League goal lead from Manchester City's Sergio Aguero, who remains on 17. Costa will look to increase his tally next Sunday against Hull City at KC Stadium.
February 16, 2015
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Costa will start Tuesday's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, manager Jose Mourinho said Monday.
Costa has missed the last three Premier League matches due to suspension, but with that overly (and not applying to Champions League matches anyway), he'll slot back into the starting lineup ahead of Didier Drogba and Loic Remy.
January 30, 2015
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The FA denied Costa's appeal of a three-match ban for violent conduct Friday.
Costa will miss three Premier League matches, starting with Saturday's huge tilt with Manchester City, followed by matches against Aston Villa and Everton. Didier Drogba is likely to start in his place, with Loic Remy another attacking option.
January 30, 2015
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The FA announced Friday that Costa's three-game suspension for a violent conduct charge would be upheld, ESPNFC.com reports.
The Chelsea striker, who had contested the charge, will miss matches against Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Everton after FA officials determined that he purposefully stepped on Liverpool's Emre Can during Tuesday's Capital One Cup. Costa's absence will likely catapult Didier Drogba into the starting lineup for the next three games, though manager Jose Mourinho could opt to give Loic Remy some run as well.
January 29, 2015
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Costa has appealed his violent conduct charge, with a decision from the FA expected to come Friday, the BBC reports.
Costa is facing a three-match ban if the appeal is denied, which will take him out of this weekend's match against Manchester City, as well as Feb. 7 against Aston Villa and Feb. 11 against Everton. If he is forced to sit, Didier Drogba will likely start in his place, with Loic Remy another possible option.
January 28, 2015
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Costa was officially charged by the FA with violent conduct after stomping on Liverpool's Emre Can during Tuesday's Capital One Cup. Costa has until Thursday night to appeal the charge, which could see him suspended for three games.
Costa was involved in another incident during the match with Martin Skrtel, but the FA cleared him of violent conduct there. If he doesn't appeal, or loses it, he'll miss Premier League matches against Manchester City on Saturday, Aston Villa on Feb. 7 and Everton on Feb. 11.


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My daddy was a good dad and we had lots of good memories with him that we were talking about -- and I think he's a trooper. I mean, he was a World War Two veteran, and many, many times he'd say how he was so grateful that he made it through all of that, raised seven children, and just had a really happy life. I think he made a happy home for his children.
I have a lot to be thankful for -- a good dad and sweet memories, and it's sad that he's not here. A dear friend of mine is making a special memorial we're going put on the wall that will keep him in front of my little ones' eyes, because, of course, they're not going to remember Grandpa Ruark. His eulogy that my brother wrote is going be on our wall with pictures all around it, two big frames, and so that way they'll be able to remember Grandpa Ruark even though they didn't get to sit on his lap and play with him. My brother and I still talk about our grandfather who died when we were too young to know him, and just to be able to talk about the stories is so important to us.
We did this really fun thing with my daddy, because we would always hear bits and pieces of the war stories, and just about how he met Momma, and all those details. So Josh -- he must have been about 10 -- we set up a camera, and Josh interviewed Grandpa, and we got this really sweet video of my dad just telling his life story, and everything from how he met Momma, how they were when they were married, and the older kids and the experiences they had vacationing.
I think it was just a neat thing that, you know, the oldest child got to do that. Josh had a lot of questions we wrote down, and so it just kinda makes it live on in the lives of the rest of the kids, and I think it'll be something that they'll enjoy having for their kids to see about their great grandpa, all these great stories.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by 502 reviewers.
Rated 2 out of 5 by WolfiesGirl Who sleeps in double beds? overpriced stay Three of us stayed in the room.. The beds were double beds. It was extremely uncomfortable to sleep two adults in double beds especially not as husband/wife. Food was extremely overpriced. I had two slices of french toast for $21, I realize food has to be shipped in. However, I just had french toast at my favorite restaurant at home. I received 6 slices of french toast with blueberries and whip cream for $8. Two waitstaff were extremely rude but other staff went out of their way to make our stay extremely pleasant. Erin at the kiddie poolside bar was awesome. September 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Devinlynn Definite Recommend for honeymoon We paid for an ocean view room and were a little disappointed when all we could see was a palm tree and a little water. I called down to the front desk and they offered me another room, which was so much better! The package we got included breakfast which was delicious but seemed expensive if you had to pay for it outside our package deal. Also we had dinner there and it was very overpriced for the amount and variety they serve. Go on yelp to view near by restraunts there are so many in walking distance at that. The room was comfortable, the staff was friendly, overall no complaints, just compliments. Would love to go back some day, just need to start saving now, its not an inexpensive resort, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend! August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MatMarDE Great Hotel with and excellent staff For our Honeymoon this hotel met all expectations. would definitely go back!!! April 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by joeca123 Sheraton Maui nice property by far the best on Kaanapali beach. The rooms are a bit outdated by the property makes up for it. 10 minute walk to Whalers Village, black rock and snorkeling right there, awesome beach, warm water. The food at the pool could be upgraded, no fish taco's? Overall great hotel. December 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MikkiLV Beautiful Location and Excellent Faclitiy I recently stayed at the Sheraton Maui for a business meeting and had an excellent experience. The staff were wonderful, pleasant and extremely helpful. The hotel is situated on a spectacular part of the island only minutes from Lahaina where there is great entertainment, shopping and food. I would highly recommend the Sheraton Maui and will most definitely be returning in the future. Mikki November 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by BrendaH Sad Lack of Service I have stayed at this hotel now three times and have to say that the level of service now is absolutely terrible. The first thing you get to experience is waiting over a half an hour just to check in. Then the sad state of the rooms with broken light switches and telephones. Please do not try and call down to the front desk or even the operator as there are times of the day and evening when nobody answers. That brings me to dining...although we had a couple of terrific waiter/waitresses, I couldn't not believe it when I asked someone that was just standing around doing nothing for some kechup. He got it for me and then proceeded to complain to a coworker about it. Management needs to take a good hard look at this place and make some changes soon. November 7, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by RLGtraveler nice hotel Location is a plus, employees were nice and hones at all times. the only think I could like to see improve is the breakfast menu.... egss as the main entree is over rated... other than that its an excellent hotel. December 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Oxana8 Beautiful grounds and amazing location We loved staying at the Maui Sheraton for its beautiful location and mid-century modern design. We enjoyed the expansive grounds, design of the pool and laid-back, pretty lobby. Staff responsiveness was inconsistent. Some staff were very welcoming and warm (including housekeeping staff) while others were cooler and minimally responsive, particularly, the staff member at the front desk who we dealt with when we first arrived at 1 am (our time) exhausted and in need of orienting. His stoney demeanour and unapologetic stance (they made a mistake with our booking) was less than impressive. The inconsistency did not deter us from wanting to return, however, The rooms were spotless and although the beds were not as comfortable as hoped, the amenities were excellent. July 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sigmund49 Friendly, but hard to overcome an aging facility Gets a recommend, but not with enthusiasm. We were surprised that while the claim was made that this facility was updated, our room was really quite ordinary. Nice view but old shower fixtures, no fan in the bathroom, mildew forming on the bath/shower tiles. Some outlets did not work but power strip on desk was appreciated for device charging. The ocean view was great and the staff tried hard, but I was not pleased with the value of the room. WIFI access did not work, required help-line intervention to get the access. January 23, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by ArizonaSun Bad Stay I have been a loyal to Starwoods brand hotels for the past seven years and I not felt the desire to write a poor review. However, my recent stay at the Sheraton Maui Resort was poor in several regards. It took me 45 minutes to check into the hotel. It took four elevators to get from the lobby to our room. I made a few simple requests to the staff (bottles of water), and they failed to respond. Several other friends has recommended this resort to me. I will not be doing the same. September 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by jtereba Great hotel for families Overall, I think this is a great hotel for families. It's within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and shops, and the shuttle into Lahaina is very convenient. They even have umbrella strollers that you can borrow, which were really useful. My kids (3 and 1) loved the pool! It's set up like river with a small waterslide in the middle. That kept them very engaged. Both of my kids loved the slide. One challenge we had though was that it seemed as though housekeeping was on the same schedule to clean our room as our kids's nap schedule, so we missed a couple days of room cleaning. Also, it seemed as if every other room allowed smoking on their balconies. That was irritating because our neighbor smoked, and it forced us to keep stay off our balcony while they were out there. February 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by RScott55 Not too shabby This hotel/resort has the potential to be great, but a few areas lacking, most of which I gather are more management issues and therefore can be fixed. Check in was relatively smooth, not the friendliest folks, but by no means rude. Biggest bummer was that they were completely out of towels for the beach, pool, and apparently everywhere else. Many hotels seem to be outsourcing towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, etc to outside companies. Towel service was utter failure. They now charge to use a lounge chair or umbrella on the beach, which I find very unfortunate. Food was mediocre, dry, overall uneventful. Plumbing seems old; I could hear pipes, showers, etc from my room throughout the night. Overall good location, other than plumbing, most of these things can be fixed with a little effort. July 30, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SusanVT Had a very bad experience at this hotel. We rented a car while we were in Maui, and parked in the hotel parking lot. The first full day we were there, someone broke our sideview mirror. We immediately reported it to the hotel, talked to an assistant manager, who called security. The security guard was very rude, basically said we park there at our own risk, and treated us like criminals. The next day we called the head manager, left a message for him to call us. Two assistant managers returned our call, and the head of security, but NEVER did we hear from the head manager. Sorry was all that we basically got. No signs or disclaimers are posted anywhere saying that you park at our own risk. Hotel was in a beautiful location, pool was beautiful, beach was beautiful, hotel was just okay, and rooms were just okay, needs to be upgraded. November 10, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by SPG1 Relaxing atmosphere and great l;oation The hotel is located on a great snorkelling beach so there is no need to take a boat or raft to go snorkelling - you can go whenever and for however long you want. The sprawling grounds and meandering pools facilitate a relaxed atmosphere; there is no hustle and bustle as assoicated with high-rise resorts. The working level staff is great and immediately responds to any issues. Platinum guests receive 2 free drinks (no limitation on choices) as well as free bottled water among other benefits. February 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jeff73 ANNIVERSARY TRIP The hotel was very clean and well managed. The breakfast buffet was well done and varied day to day. The omlet chef was excellent! Overall, a class facility. There was a wedding outside our room 11/12 which coincided with our 48th wedding annoversary. November 17, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by CBinAusTx Great stay in Maui Although the facilities didn't meet my expectations of excellent, my overall stay was very good. The view was truly beautiful and the room was adequately clean. The room was also well appointed with nice furniture that did show a tremendous amount of age. One of the most remarkable features of this room was the insulation. I never heard ANY of my neighbors or individuals outside the room or on adjacent lanai. Considering all of the aspects of this room, it was worth the price. July 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AndreaDennis Sheraton Review This hotel was awesome. Clean, very friendly and helpful staff. The grounds of the hotel were kept to perfection. Pool was very clean, and the room was very comfy. I can't think of anything that needs improvement. Thank you for the wonderful stay! November 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TSW3 Relaxing Maui getaway After past stays at the Westin and Villas we wanted to stay at an SPG resort that was a bit more relaxed, and we were not disappointed. Everyone was very nice and truly seemed to appreciate our being there - from Jonathan prior to our arrival, Noah at check in and Jeff at valet. The new Club Lounge is beautiful and an unexpected perk. I can't say that all SPG properties recognize SPG status, but the Sheraton Maui went out of their way for us. We will definitely be back! July 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BlackRockFan Wonderful Stay! We've been coming here for more than 15 years. At first we were put in a very tiny and dark room on the first floor building 4, but Ivy and Grace were very helpful and they moved us to a brighter and larger room in bldg 3. Overall, the hotel was much like we always remembered it! Black Rock is a wonderful and serene place. The only recommendation we have is that we noticed the carpet in the hallways in bldg 3 and 4 is showing some wear. We hope to return in the next year! February 21, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by jamjam Not as expected Decent hotel facility; although very little customer service and inattentive and unfriendly staff. Starwood Preferred Guest status got us nowhere; except a room very removed from everything. Long wait to check in and turned away to wait in long line by SPG customer service rep who stated they were too busy to service just SPG members. Pool Bar staff great; although Japanese restaurant needs much improvement to make the clients dining experience exceptional. Food ok. October 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by shamboy Anna Great hotel. Staff was very helpful. Especially Anna at the front desk. Got us a great room after a very delayed flight. November 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by auckland a beautiful resort The Sheraton Maui is my favorite Maui resort. I have stayed at most of them in Kanapali and Wailea. Yes, the rooms need to be refreshed, but the grounds and the people are wonderful, and more than make up for it. The restaurants need some serious help, but the Whaler's Village and Lahaina are very close with fantastic restaurants. The beach towel people are rude, but I do not think they are Sheraton employees. Sheraton should do this themselves. July 19, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Kadzie Great location, staff need to focus on customer service Lovely pool area and beach access... Deluxe ocean views were lovely. Staff need to attend customer relations training.. Had issues from check in and through-out our stay. Waitress staff were the only polite staff November 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Skinny Wow, what an experience The position of the Sheraton was best on the beach. Snorkelling with green turtles at Black Rock is an experience we will not forget. Sheraton only minutes walk along pristine beach to Whalers which had fantastic restaurants and live music every night and prices comparable to Australia pub meals. Our oceanfront room on top floor was beyond our expectations overlooked beautiful gardens, the pool and absolute beach views. Pool was incredible and water temperature was perfect for cold frogs like me, as was beach water temp. If renovations were happening we did not know of it so can only assume were finished. Pool side restaurant were fun with good food at reasonable prices. What more can I say, our holiday at Sheraton Maui and Sheraton Kaui was perfect and if we go back to either island we would never stay anywhere else but Sheraton. December 13, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by ebrod Sheraton Maui Review Our recent stay at Sheraton Maui was not the best vacation experience we've had. On arriving from the airport via shuttle, there was no bell man and we waited a long time in the Porte Cochere? sp? When we finally were taken up to registration we also waited a long time. The hospitality factor was lacking and the hotel looked a bit dated. We also were disappointed in housekeeping. They constantly forgot items that should have been stocked in our room. March 17, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by LHAug2014 Sheraton Maui The resort grounds were lovely and with some tweaking this could be a great place to stay, however the customer service was lacking - at check-in nothing was explained to us and we were just vaguely waved off in the direction of our room. The excessive 'pending' changes on my credit card left a bad taste and the fact we needed to log on ot the internet every day was an annoyance. The shuttle bus was a great service however. August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pecanannie fabulous This our 4th year in a row to stay at the Sheraton Maui. We try to get the same room each time or at least same floor (4401-4412). The grounds are what set it apart from the other hotels on Kaanapoli beach. Rooms are dated but just fine and spacious if you choose one of the ocean-front rooms. We love it ! Staff is wonderful, always eager to make our stay great. We will be back if able (age 77 & 78). Plenty of young couples and families are around. August 29, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by rayhill99 Great Vacation Quiet room. Clean. Everything close by. Beach is wonderful. Food is extra special great. Service and assistance very good. We will stay here again. November 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DaleN Great Vacation We love this hotel and plan to come back in the near future. The Club Lounge was an excellent feature for Platinum members as was the free buffet breakfast. Happy Hour prices at the poolside bars could have been much better and should be half off instead of a dollar off. We love the pool and grounds, and found the service to prompt and couteous. October 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kiara20 Anniversary stay The room was good partial view of ocean and mountain view was good The cliff dive bar and pool area was good no complaints. The Link lounge was nice evening cocktail and dessert staff was outstanding. But The Black Rock restaurant was horrible ,the food was cold tasteless and I had to ask for refills and the worst part I paid top dollar for this.I would eat at a fast food place before I would ever think of eating in this place again. May 28, 2014


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As mobile devices grow in popularity and ubiquity in everyday life, they are often involved in digital crimes and digital investigation as well. Cell phones, for instance, are becoming a media or tool in criminal cases and corporate investigation. Cellular phone forensics is therefore important for law enforcement and private investigators. Cell phone forensics aims at acquiring and analyzing data in the cellular phone, which is similar to computer forensics. However, the forensic tools for cell phones are quite different from those for personal computers. This paper briefly explains the basics of the GSM system.
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Neighbour opens my Craftsman garage door in lockout mode
My garage door remote won't open the garage door but my neighbour's remote can when the wall unit's lock out mode is turned on.The opener is a Sears Craftsman Model #13953910. Neighbour has a genie. I already tried erasing the existing code by pressing the learn button but it does not go out by itself after the 6 seconds or longer and the remote still worked.The problem is the same for the two garage door openers in my house so I don't think it's the logic boards. Thanks in advance for the advice.
There's an LED on the unit near the learn button. If it's flashing, it's giving you some diagnostic codes.
If you have a door control that isn't just a plain button, try disconnecting it from the overhead unit. Then see if you can erase all of the existing remotes. The door control has a circuit board in it and I'm thinking maybe there's something wrong with it.


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|The International Square Dance Magazine
Program Problems and Dancer Solutions
The American Callers' Association in its attempt to be of service to all callers, dancers and associations provided current, timely, and effective information on new dancer recruitment, winning ways to retain club dancers, and pitfalls to drive square dancers away for most of 2000-2015. ACA really appreciate the positive comments, encouragement to continue, and contributions from callers and dancers all over the country and from abroad to continue these initiatives. American Callers will continue to provide information that will help the square dance community recruit, retain and retrieve square dancers as well as encourage dancers to speak out on the cumbersome dance programs.
This month's Viewpoint discusses the thoughts of several callers and dancers on the decline of square dancing. Many of the callers and dancers view the decline in the number of square dancers is due to the existence of segregating programs and too many calls for new dancers to learn, which result in new dancers leaving the activity. Another result is that "potential" new dancers decline invitations to attend a student open house, or they attend one open house and have a good time, then learn of the requirements and never return. This bombshell hits the students square in the teeth. Lessons last almost a full year! The one year commitment is too much for a potential new dancer to continue, and they drop out of the square dance lessons. Marketing Research indicates that many of the baby boomers, tweens and teens and even some seniors are not willing to commit to long periods of lessons.
It may be argued that the formal dance programs have caused square dancing to create splinter groups, which segregate the dancers and shrink the size of dances. The American Callers International One-Floor program may wake up the square dancing community and unite the vast majority of dancers into dancing together. One caller sums it up in a very interesting way by looking at how square dancing existed 30 years ago: "FEW CALLS/LOTS OF DANCERS; MANY CALLS/FEWER DANCERS AND FINALLY MANY PROGRAMS/TOO FEW DANCERS IN ANY ONE PROGRAM. TODAY THE VAST MAJORITY OF DANCERS CAN ENJOY THE INTERNATIONAL"ONE-FLOOR PROGRAM."
The American Callers Association maintains that the shorter the lesson and dance program and the shorter the learning curve the sooner the new dancers are assimilated willingly into square dancing "THE MORE DANCERS, THE LARGER THE ACTIVITY. THE LARGER THE ACTIVITY, THE MORE FUN, WHICH LEADS TO MORE DANCERS ALL OVER AGAIN." Callers themselves and national, state, and local callers' associations must simplify and shorten the number of calls and the number of lessons.
Marketing research on demographic age groups clearly show that members of the younger Baby Boomers, Tweens and Teens, Generation X and Generation Y will not commit to square dance lessons much past three months of one night a week.
In higher education, colleges and universities are learning that adult students will commit to a college degree if they are presented shorter terms than the typical 16 week classes. The adult students prefer courses that are 7-8 weeks and are one night a week. Colleges and universities who offer accelerated courses are prospering in revenues and the number of students.
When the square dance program are eliminated and/or cut and paired down to as few as three lessons, callers will have to also adapt by becoming more skilled and creative in their calling because the more calls the less creative are the callers' dances. This is the same in marketing theory when one looks at the differences between Market Skimming and Market Penetration.
The American Callers' Association continues to work on reducing its program to allow for more dancers to successfully complete the lessons and stay in square dancing after graduation. The American Caller's Association is willing to work with all national, state and local caller associations to develop a simplified one-floor dance program.
Any individual, club, caller, or association who wishes to communicate his/her opinions on this subject is encouraged to contact the American Callers' Association at email@example.com or Dr. Patrick Demerath at email@example.com.
Until Next Time, Happy Dancing!
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