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The majority would agree that it takes both great products/services and a great marketing/sales strategy for kitchen and bath dealers and designers to stay competitive. And while most choose to market their products and services in typical fashion, those who use a creative branding strategy are much more likely to meet with continued success.
Indeed, discovering different ways to distinguish products and services can mean the difference between just getting by and optimum growth.
"It's about cutting through the clutter as much as anything else," remarks Melissa Galt, principal of Melissa Galt Inc. in Atlanta, GA.
Galt, who is the great-granddaughter of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, encourages designers to learn how to talk about themselves and what they do.
"You have to create taglines. As a brand, you need to come up with what you do in a way that gets people to talk about it," she advises. "When I'm in a networking group, I say, 'I make people's interior visions a reality today."
Educational Experiences
One way dealers and designers get their names out in front of potential customers is by offering educational opportunities. There's a lot to learn about kitchen and bath renovation, and many firms want to teach what they know to their clients.
"You probably have a better client when the person knows what the alternatives are," explains Richard Drewry, owner of Kitchen & Bath Experts in San Diego, CA. "San Diego has a lot of cabinet shops, and there are environmental laws in California that dictate the types of [permitted cabinet] finishes. Being able to explain those things in a seminar is really beneficial to us and to the client."
"We partner with the continuing education programs in four different surrounding communities," notes Lorey Cavanaugh, CKD, CBD, owner of Kitchen & Bath Design Consultants LLC in West Hartford, CT. "They advertise on our behalf, and we offer seminars during the spring and fall on kitchen and bath planning, guidelines and trends."
This program, she says, offers people a chance to see the firm's showroom and the work of its designers, and "they can have a conversation with a live person, which is certainly more effective in establishing contacts than a print ad." Drewry agrees: "Customers can spend an hour and a half and get to know one of our designers, and decide if this is something that they want to do."
Showrooms can also host cooking demos and participatory events.
Clarke, with locations in Milford, MA and South Norwalk, CT, promises visitors an experience they can't get anywhere else, notes Rick Swanson, the firm's director of marketing. "People are welcome to test drive our appliances – cook their own recipes, have us cook for them or be part of a cooking demo with a group of people. Our whole campaign is based on the idea that Clarke appliance showrooms are playgrounds for adults."
In fact, the Milford location is planning a series of grilling demos this month in its outdoor patio area to attract people. "One session will focus on grilling appetizers, another on pizzas and bread, and a third one on fruits and vegetables," reports Swanson.
Clarke also offers cooking demos done by the showroom's consultants once a month. "None of them are chefs, but they are all homeowners, so it demystifies the appliances," he contends.
Providing educational opportunities beyond the showroom walls was a way for Galt to gain some valuable exposure. She taught evening adult classes in Birmingham, AL during her apprenticeship, and continued when she began her own firm in Atlanta.
"I taught design to people who were interested in the profession and interested in dabbling at it in their own homes," she explains. Though she only planned to teach for a couple of years, her teaching experience at Emory University, Oglethorpe University and the Spruill Arts Center lasted for 10 years due to her love of the classroom experience.
Galt says the exposure from her two-line bio in the schools' catalogs was "such a marketing boon," as were the courses themselves. "People would know my name, even if they couldn't place it right away."
Through teaching, Galt reports that her client base grew. "[In class] you had a feel for how I operated and what my personality was like. It's a great way to let people know you."
Media Blitz
In addition to education, reaching out via different forms of media can help strengthen a brand name.
"I've written articles for the local Home Builders Association newsletter, and also for different magazines," comments Susan Bloss, principal of Lifestyle Kitchen Studio, in East Grand Rapids, MI.
For those contemplating this avenue, Galt recommends thinking beyond the trade. "Years ago, I published an article titled 'Making Your House a Home' in Atlanta Singles Magazine," she recalls. "Members of this audience weren't necessarily going to pick up a lot of design magazines, but they still saw an article [on home] design."
Galt is now submitting articles to online publications. She believes in the power of the Web, and notes that three of her largest jobs came via her Web site.
Cavanaugh stays in touch with her clients via a "very high quality newsletter... We send it to people who have done business or had contact with us in the past. The newsletter helps us stay fresh in their minds."
Clarke is currently "looking at direct mail in a whole fresh fashion," reveals Swanson. The firm draws its leads from people who visit the showroom, as well as from those who visit the Web sites of the appliance brands it carries. Swanson notes that Clarke is now considering a targeted marketing program for hot prospects.
Many designers are also taking to the airwaves as a means to get their message out to the public, but not with the traditional 30- and 60-second radio ad spots.
For the past decade, Michael Lanari, owner of Kitchen & Bath Concepts in Little Rock, AR, has been on the radio every Saturday morning as the host of "The Kitchen and Bath Idea Show." Known as the KitchenMan, Lanari takes calls from listeners who want to discuss kitchen, bath, remodeling and D-I-Y issues.
His radio show has a loyal following, with 55,000 reported listeners each week. That has translated into significant sales for his company. "Within weeks of beginning the show, we had people coming into the showroom looking for the 'KitchenMan,'" he remarks.
"The host wanted to do a special program on kitchens and baths, so she called to ask if I was interested," she comments. Cavanaugh wrote a 13-week program that covered all of the basic steps, including how to be an effective client, choosing cabinets, countertops and hardware, and how to pick a contractor.
Lanari has also used television to further his brand. Five years ago, he designed a live kitchen set for the then new program "Good Morning Arkansas."
"The producer heard I like to cook and asked me to be a guest cook on one of the first few episodes," he says. "I'm now one of the resident chefs appearing every other Wednesday," in a segment called "Cooking with the KitchenMan."
"In the last 20 years, I've never found any other type of marketing that has had the kind of impact that these two shows have had," reflects Lanari. "More than 90 percent of those who walk [into] our showroom know us from those shows."
The Clarke's Milford showroom also hosts to a TV show called "Simply Ming." Ming Tsai, the executive chef and owner of Blue Ginger restaurant, is the star of the show, and he endorses the showroom's products when he cooks on them, explains Swanson.
Clarke also owns a TV property called "New England Living," which is shot in different homes throughout New England. "It's kind of a combination of lifestyle, travel and wonderful kitchens," Swanson explains. He notes that Clarke is the principal sponsor and producer of the show, and it sells sponsorships to its partners.
Focusing In
Many designers have also set themselves apart by focusing on specialty areas.
For instance, Bloss has long been interested in Universal Design, but that interest became keen when she ended up paralyzed as the result of a mosquito bite. After attending a National Kitchen & Bath Association presentation about Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), she signed up for the certification, along with two of her co-workers.
During her time as an inpatient and outpatient at the local rehabilitation hospital, Bloss designed the facility's new outpatient kitchen. "By using the kitchen, people with disabilities can get used to working in the environments that they will live in," she offers. They also learn about Universal Design, and the design group behind the kitchen.
Lifestyle Kitchen Studio has just installed its first accessible display into its showroom, and receives referrals from other design firms when clients need Universal Design.
NKBA classes were also an inspiration for Becky Bilyeu, owner of Lasting Impressions Home Remodel Center in Florissant, MO. Her firm markets Universal Design as a part of its services. "It was a market that needed attention, and it's underserved," she notes.
Lasting Impressions installed its first Universally Designed kitchen five years ago, and is currently completing a second display.
The firm is also extremely active in marketing Universal Design. "We attended the Assisted Technology Fair, which deals with all things accessible," she says. The firm's designers have also been guest speakers at different meetings that promote safety around the home. "We've gone to hospitals and given talks to stroke patients, to senior group meetings, and we've attended Universal Design summits and the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association conference," she adds.
Bilyeu is very excited about the firm's first Accessible Kooking With Kids open-house event, to be held this month at the showroom. "It promotes children in the home cooking environment," she offers.
The firm is planning two more reservation-only events like this later this year. "Our goal is to intermingle children on wheels [and] not on wheels so they don't feel alienated or different," she explains.
Mosaik Design is less aggressive in its promotion of one of its specialties, though those elements are also a staple in its designs. "We use 'green' design as part of our practice," comments Arlene Lord, designer/owner of Mosaik Design in Portland, OR.
"It's just what we do," adds Lord. "Our contribution to the environment is suggesting things that are renewable – such as bamboo and cork floors – as well as materials that are recycled and have low VOC."
Being in the Pacific Northwest, environmental issues and green design are a key part of the firm, though the focus is still on high-end design. While some clients are only concerned about the look, "many customers [regularly] seek us out for green design," she adds.
Mosaik Design does promote its environmental practices in several ways. For instance, it's part of the PGE Earth Advantage Program. Its participation in the program, and its focus on green design, is highlighted on its Web site.
Mosaik Design also is two-thirds women-owned, which "definitely influences people who come to see us," reports Lord.
"Women... drive what's going to get done," she asserts. She also believes that women are more comfortable dealing with other women. "When they talk to us, they know…that we're looking out for the details."
Rubbing Elbows
Brian Gordon, CEO of Kitchen Expo in Edison, NJ, acknowledges the key role of women in the success of kitchen and bath dealers. He notes that his firm, which is heavily involved in community activities and charitable works, gravitates toward women's charities. "That's due, in part, to the fact that women are a major part of our target audience," he explains.
The firm recently participated in the Revlon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City, and is currently working with Women Build, a local division of Habitat for Humanity.
Cavanaugh is also committed to charity work such as her firm's annual Friends Helping Friends kitchen tour which helps causes near to her heart. The firm reaps the side benefit of brand recognition, too.
"Our people are out there in a positive situation, and they feel good about the work that they are doing. And that positive, happy attitude shows," Gordon asserts.
Galt concurs, "My customers are drawn to my energy, commitment and enthusiasm. You have to excite people about what you do, because if you don't come across excited, why should they be."
And that excitement needs to come across in a kitchen and bath firm's branding strategy. Because, in the end, that excitement generates buzz at social and work gatherings, where word of mouth happens, as people discuss their remodeling projects.


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Rookies face off as Royals eye series win in Chicago
Ventura targets first career win, while Johnson goes for third straight
After victories in the first two games of their four-game set with the White Sox, the Royals will send rookie right-hander Yordano Ventura to the mound Saturday for his third Major League start.
He'll be opposed by White Sox righty Erik Johnson, who is starting his fifth game.
Ventura is still looking for his first Major League win, without a decision as he posted a 1.59 ERA in his first two starts. He pitched 5 2/3 innings in each outing, and has allowed a combined two runs with nine strikeouts and four walks.
Ventura struck out the side in the first inning his last time out and held the Mariners to one hit and one walk through the first 5 2/3 innings before a walk, wild pitch and an RBI single by Abraham Almonte. Ventura walked the next batter and was replaced by Will Smith.
Johnson took losses in his first two starts, but won his past two. Most recently, he pitched 6 2/3 innings against Detroit on Sunday. He allowed nine hits, but held the Tigers to two runs, one on a Prince Fielder homer and the other on an Austin Jackson sacrifice fly.
"I thought he did a good job," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said after the game. "He's going against a tough lineup. He kind of just stayed out of trouble. When he needed a pitch, he made it. It's pretty good composure for a kid as young as him. He was staying down in the zone, working down there."
Royals: Holland breaks franchise saves record
With a scoreless ninth inning Thursday against the White Sox, Royals closer Greg Holland broke the franchise's single-season saves record. He now has 46, surpassing Dan Quisenberry and Jeff Montgomery.
"Any time you're mentioned with guys that were great, that's pretty special," Holland said afterward. "But when you're out there on the mound, you're just thinking about saving the game for the guys, because they've played their butts off and they've done it all year, so it's been a lot of fun."
Holland, a first-time All-Star, has converted 46 of his 49 save opportunities this season and 39 of his last 40 dating back to May 30. He has allowed just four earned runs in 50 single-inning appearances since May 30 for a 0.72 ERA while recording 75 strikeouts.
White Sox: Club tries to wrap up trying season with wins
With a 6-1 loss Friday, the White Sox dropped to 62-98. It is just the seventh time in franchise history the team has finished with 97 or more losses in a season.
"Nobody wants that," manager Robin Ventura said. "Is it going to be the big difference of going into next year? Probably not. Every game you play you want to win."
The White Sox will also finish under .500 for just the fourth time in 22 years at U.S. Cellular Field.
Worth noting
• Kansas City pitchers have 1,190 strikeouts this season, which established a new franchise record. In the last six seasons, the Royals have recorded the top six strikeout totals in franchise history.
• Chicago has hit 14 home runs over the last 11 games after hitting just four in the previous 12.
Kathleen Gier is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Who is Nigel Lawson? And is he a climate change "expert"
Who is Nigel Lawson? And is he a climate change "expert"
The name Nigel Lawson has been popping up a lot lately on climate change issues. Especially around the recent CRU stolen email controversy.
Our research team has completed a full background briefing on Mr. Lawson. You can check out the entire backgrounder here: Who is Nigel Lawson?
Here's some of the highlights:
Climate Change Expert?
According to a search of Google Scholar, Lawson has not published any work in the area of climate science.
Climate Contrarian Family
Climate skepticism runs deep in the Lawson family. His son Dominic Lawson is a journalist for the British newspaper The Independent. Dominic Lawson has used his columns to question the science behind climate change and criticize the IPCC. Ironically, Dominic Lawson is married to Rosa Monckton, the sister of the infamous climate denier Christopher Monckton.
The Global Warming Policy Foundation
In 2009, Nigel Lawson founded a climate change think tank, The Global Warming Policy Foundation. Although the organization presents itself as an independent and unbiased voice, it clearly has an agenda which is expressed loudly in its mission statement: "our main purpose is to bring reason, integrity and balance to a debate that has become seriously unbalanced, irrationally alarmist, and all too often depressingly intolerant."
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In related news, the soon-to-be-out-of-print Washington Times published a front page story titled "Global warming controversy reaches NASA climate data." The article described how a "U.S. researcher" from the Competitive Enterprise Institute has been unable to get NASA to release some data he wants. And what is this "researcher's" credentials?
He's a lawyer.
I'm not a Doctor, but if my Doctor tells me I have some kind of illness, I look it up, I research treatment options, get all the information I can and I make my own treatment decisions.
We're all the patient here. Don't hide stuff from us because we aren't Doctors.
I am a doctor, but I am not an open heart surgeon. Hence I leave my fingers from that.
Denialists have for years claiming that they can't get data from researchers when the data is publicly available. In the few cases they can't get the data publicly, they bother the wrong people for it as some data can't be released with permission, and the people who get asked aren't the owners of the data. The denialists playing these games know this, of course, but publicly claim they are being rebuffed.
The biggest problem is that the is a well-funded movement out there to disseminate lies to confuse people. Since most of us can't tell good science from bad, the science ends up looking far less certain than it is. It's the "smoking doesn't cause cancer" industry-funded PR campaign all over again.
Then tell me what is the lawyer's climate illness and why I should give a damn about his prescription?
You don't have to care about the lawyers opinion, but why not let him have one? Why not let him express his opinion even - and then you can question is qualifications if you want.
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Like everyone, he's entitled to his opinions. But he possesses no skills, knowledge or training to conduct climate research and present anything from that information as "fact."
Don't you love the Alarmist circular logic. Everyone is too stupid to understand global warming but us, so you should listen to us and only us on this issue. Their is a scientific consensus on global warming as we have excluded all other dissenting opinions.
And the PR Circle goes around and around.
Nigel lawson has credibility on the issue. Convince him of the alarmist rhetoric and you've probably convinced the other half of the globe to go along with the carbon crazy credit card scheme.
Now, apply this language to a publication in Nature or Science. Such a paper would not be published. Go figure, why.
Fact: Data is available
Denialists Claim it's withheld
Fact: Techniques are published in scientific journals
Denialists claim it's hidden
Fact: Scientists publish science in peer-reviewed journals
Denialists Publish pseudo-science mostly in Energy & Environment
Nigel Lawson has written several unremarkable books:
An Appeal to Reason: A Cool Look at Global Warming by Nigel Lawson
The Nigel Lawson Diet Book
The View from No.11: Memoirs of a Tory Radical
He has also co-authored other books.
It is reasonable to assume that without any demonstrable qualifications or fact-based knowledge concerning the climate, he should be ignored.
Lawson's book about the climate is excellent – if all you want is a book about a scientific subject that merely repeats extensively debunked denialists' bogus claims and avoids any actual science.
The denialists are so desperate, they'd believe a talking dog if it said climate science is a left-wing hoax!
People in the higher echelons of society obviously have interests in the green revolution not messing up their cash cows.
This guy obviously knows little about the problem but has been sent in to dampen down the message as much as possible. Immigration


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Solid Ink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)With each new generation of Solid Ink, we continue to improve on this innovative technology. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about Xerox Solid Ink. |
The Solid Ink print image is mechanically transferred from paper in a precise state without the ink spreading onto the paper. This makes its colour quality far less dependent on the paper's surface. Since Solid Ink prints the same vivid colour on any paper, you can use recycled and even less expensive, lower quality paper for all of your printing. Unlike with aqueous inkjet devices, you don't need super-white, smooth paper to get superb image quality with Solid Ink.
The true test is that Solid Ink products have been sold to very satisfied and loyal customers since 1991. The prints have a very similar look and feel to laser prints using chemically-grown toners that are currently on the market.
The SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory, an industry-recognised image quality expert, conducted testing to compare ColorQube Solid Ink print quality with a range of toner-based multifunction printers. The thorough print quality evaluation showed the Xerox ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer offers competitive print quality in elements of a typical office document such as text, lines, images, tints and blends.
Print resolution, while a common spec people look at, does not tell the whole story about print quality. When evaluating print quality, you should examine print samples across a variety of prints on a variety of media. Solid Ink is an entirely different print technology and uses a different printing process from xerography. Solid Ink pixels are much more discrete and can be precisely placed to within ½ of a pixel. Although Solid Ink pixels (spots) are not smaller than toner particles, they can be placed as a single pixel, unlike toner particles that are placed on the image in "clumps" to create a single pixel. Colour-to-colour registration is manufactured into the Solid Ink print head – it is not developed at print time within the printing mechanism. Therefore, colour-to-colour output is more consistent with Solid Ink than with laser toner.
The aforementioned SpencerLab report shows the ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer offers competitive print quality on text, lines, images, tints and blends in typical office documents.
Earlier products were less durable than laser, but that was back in 1991 when Solid Ink was a new technology. Since then, we have improved ink formulation to reduce its pile height on paper. This makes prints more resistant to scratching.
We have a folder of prints from our first Solid Ink printer developed in 1991 that have been stored in a filing cabinet. They were not stored in any special way and look identical to Solid Ink prints made yesterday.
Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI) conducted a comprehensive Comparative Image Permanence/Durability test that concluded the Xerox ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer's image permanence is comparable to that of colour laser imaging technology.
For typical text-based based office documents, such as memos, charts and graphs, you can easily write on the paper itself. On pages with high colour coverage, certain pens may not write smoothly on the image, but that is no different from other technologies on the market.
Buyers Laboratories, Inc. (BLI) conducted a writeability test comparing ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer output with output from three of its competitors. The ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer received the same scores as the three laser multifunction printers.
The ink's melting temperature is close to the boiling point of water. Normal use and storage temperatures do not come close to this. Saying Solid Ink prints melt in hot weather is no truer than saying laser prints burst into flames. At some temperature, both are true, but not at any realistic office or storage temperature.
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This is generally not an issue in the typical office environment where machines are not powered off. Machines left idle automatically go into lower power modes. Xerox developed a patented Intelligent Ready power management feature that "learns" the unique print usage patterns of your office. The Solid Ink device will be in Ready mode when you need it, and in its lowest energy state when not needed, increasing energy efficiency.
Moving printers and multifunction printers after installation is a rare event. It is best to allow the ink to solidify before moving the Solid Ink printer or multifunction printer when the rare occasion arises. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes for the ink to solidify after the machine is turned off. Once the ink is in a solid state, the machine can be moved as easily and readily as any other technology.
Yes. Solid Ink printing uses a very reliable technology that has been on the market since 1991. Xerox continues to build on the tremendous success of Solid Ink technology with each new generation. We also borrow from the best aspects of our other printing and multifunction technologies to improve Solid Ink.
In fact, reliability is one of the Xerox ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer's strengths. The ColorQube printer underwent rigorous evaluation with the independent research organisation Buyers Laboratory (BLI), where it earned excellent reliability scores and was rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Every electronic device consumes energy. However, for printers, paper production, consumption and disposal dominate the lifecyle environmental impacts. We go to great lengths to build power-saving features into our products, and Solid Ink printers are no exception. For instance, our Intelligent Ready software learns your usage patterns and reduces power consumption by moving into a "power save" mode when you are least likely to use the printer.
Power consumption is only a part of the sustainability story. Solid Ink products can contribute to your environmental goals through the following features:
Cartridge-free Solid Ink sticks avoid the additional packaging required by toner cartridges. Fewer resources are used and less energy is invested in manufacturing and transporting Solid Ink. That translates to up to 90% less printing waste in your office and up to 13% lower greenhouse gases across the product lifecycle. This is based on a Xerox-conducted lifecycle assessment that was peer-reviewed by the Rochester Institute of Technology. The assessment compares a Solid Ink device to a comparable colour laser multifunction device.
Xerox Solid Inks are composed of non-toxic waxes, resins and dyes. Xerox Solid Ink has been certified to have 30% biorenewable material content by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM).
The components have been carefully selected for a combination of traits that allows for high print quality and yet only use materials that can pass our health and safety reviews.
Waste is not unique to Solid Ink. Laser-based products produce waste toner that is collected in a waste toner bottle which requires replacement and disposal when full. Waste from Solid Ink is non-toxic and can be safely disposed of in your local waste stream.
Companies have used meter reads to calculate their printing costs for years. Software powers the meter read functionality. Similar software is used in ColorQube multifunction printers, but it is more sophisticated. It distinguishes between a page with 5% colour usage and a page with 90% colour usage and charges you less for the 5% coverage page than for the 90% coverage page. Other colour laser technologies on the market today charge the same price whether you print 5% colour or 90% colour on a page.
The calculation of the amount of colour on a page is integrated into the normal processing of files as they are converted for printing on a ColorQube Solid Ink multifunction printer. Useful, Everyday and Expressive Colour pages all have the same print quality.
Solid Ink is a simple, cartridge-free colour printing technology that produces up to 90% less printing waste than laser printing technology. It uses solid sticks of ink formulated from a non-toxic, resin-based polymer similar to a crayon. Solid Ink sticks are safe to handle and cannot spill, leak or smudge on your clothes.
Stringent manufacturing ensures colours are consistent from stick to stick and page to page. 100% of all ink is inspected. Cyan, magenta, yellow and black Solid Ink sticks are clearly numbered and specially shaped so they drop into the correct slots for easy loading. You can load Solid Ink sticks for long, uninterrupted printing and "top off" the ink at any time.
Inside the printer, Solid Ink is transferred from the print drum to the paper in a precise state. The ink does not spread into the paper. Because Solid Ink's colour quality is far less dependent on the paper's surface, it can maintain excellent colour quality on a broad range of media types, including inexpensive and recycled papers.
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BERTL | Xerox-proprietary solid ink technology received the 2011 BERTL's Best award for Best Eco-Friendly Ink Technology. With solid ink's cartridge-free design and minimal packaging, there is less to manufacture, no empty toner cartridges to dispose of or recycle, and less storage space required than comparable laser devices. In fact, solid ink printers and multifunction printers produce 90 percent less waste during use than comparable laser devices. | October 11, 2011 |
BERTL | BERTL awarded the ColorQube 9300 Series multifunction printer a 5-Star "Exceptional" rating, noting the device's vibrant image quality, fast print and copy productivity and excellent ease of use. BERTL also noted the ColorQube 9300 Series Hybrid Color Plan enables monochrome and useful color pages at the same cost per page. | October 2011 |
Buyers Laboratory Inc. | Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) selected the Phaser 8560DN solid ink color printer as "Pick of the Year" for Outstanding Critical Color Printer. The independent research organization praised its "outstanding performance," ease "to set up and manage on the network," "effortless" routine maintenance, and "output that is ideal for any environment where color is critical." read the full report | June 6, 2007 |
BERTL | BERTL has given the Phaser 8560 color printer its Highly Recommended rating. In summary, BERTL "found the Xerox Phaser 8560DT printer to be a good performer, as well as very easy to use, support, deploy, manage and maintain." read the full report | May 2007 |
Computer Shopper | Editor's Choice - The Phaser 8560N solid ink color printer was awarded an "Editor's Choice" designation. Reviewer Denny Atkin highlights the printer'ss "superb" overall print quality, ease of installation, and quick printing speeds. Atkin summarizes his review by stating, "With high-quality printouts, low per-page costs, and easy maintenance, the solid-ink Phaser 8560/N gives color lasers some serious competition." read the full review | April 4, 2007 |
Buyers Laboratory Inc. | Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) selected the Phaser 8560MFP/D solid ink multifunction printer as "Pick of the Year" for Outstanding Small Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer. The independent research organization praised the MFP for its "outstanding ease of use and very good image quality" and "very good overall economy."
read article reprint | June 4, 2007 |
Better Buys for Business | The Xerox Phaser 8560MFP was selected Editor's Choice in the Better Buys for Business 2007 Printer Multifunctional Guide. BBB praises the Phaser 8560MFP for its "excellent color at a very moderate price," "excellent image quality," tight integration of functions, variety of features, and ease of use, set-up, and maintenance.
read article reprint | April 2007 |
Government Computer News | The Phaser 8560MFP multifunction printer was named a "GCN Best of FOSE" award winner in the peripherals category at the FOSE (Federal Office Systems Exposition) trade show. The awards are chosen for outstanding technology advancement and innovation.
Read the news release | March 21, 2007 |
Communications World Magazine | Editor's Choice - The review highlights the Phaser 8500DN's speed, print features and solid ink technology. | September/October, 2006 |
Buyers Laboratory Inc. | Fall 2005 Pick of the Year, Outstanding Critical Color Printer "Like all Xerox products, the Phaser 8550DP was easy to set up on the network and the administrative utilities make management of devices on the network a breeze. The Phaser 8550DP produces output that is ideal for any environment where color is critical. And with a cost per page that is competitive with business-class inkjet printers, the device is ideal for general business use as well." download article reprint | November 30, 2005 |
MrGadget.com | "Xerox' solid ink process...provides outstanding and absolutely brilliant, rich, saturated colors at a surprisingly low price and a low cost-per-page." "Most of all, though, I was just blown away by the results."
read full article | November 29, 2005 |
Better Buys for Business | The Xerox Phaser 8500/8550 family has been selected as a Editor's Choice winner in Better Buys for Business 2006 Color Laser Printer & Business Ink Jet Printer Guide. "We really like the Phaser 8500/8550 family. We also find its attractive pricing, small and elegant footprint, and quiet operation very nice bonuses as well." download article reprint | November, 2005 |
PC Magazine | 3 1/2 (out of 5) Stars "For many small offices, the solid-ink 8500N (or 8500DN) will strike just the right balance of price, performance, quality, and paper-handling." read full article | September 23, 2005 |
Computer Reseller News | 4 (out of 5) Stars - In both the technology and channel categories earning a Test Center Recommended designation. The reviewer highlights solid ink as a no-hassle alternative to toner and describes the output as "extremely glossy with a pleasing texture."
read full article | August 16, 2005 |
Small Business Computing | "A Solid Choice for Color Printing." The reviewer recommends the Phaser 8550 for small to midsized businesses saying, "If your small business needs a high-quality graphics printer, and you demand professional results, then give the Xerox Phaser 8550DP a closer look. You'll be glad you did."
read full article | August 23, 2005 |
Better Buys for Business | The Xerox WorkCentre C2424 was selected Editor's Choice in BBB's 2006 Color Copier Guide read article reprint | 2006 |
Buyers Laboratory Inc. | Outstanding Achievement Award - Buyers Laboratory Inc. honored Xerox and the WorkCentre C2424 color multifunction system with an Outstanding Achievement Award for "Outstanding Document Imaging Technology in a Desktop MFP" during their Spring 2005 "Pick of the Year" awards competition. BLI commended Xerox stating, "The migration of this technology to desktop MFPs brings a level of output quality and ease of use previously unavailable in this product category". download report | 2005 |
Government Computer News | A+ Box Score. Government Computer News awarded the WorkCentre C2424 color multifunction system with an A+ Box Score in its review. The WorkCentre C2424 earned high praise for its ease of use, speed and high quality output. The reviewer notes, "the WorkCentre C2424 is quite possibly the best affordable multifunction device available today". download article reprint | 2005 |
Houston Chronicle | Cheryl Currid states, "If you are looking for a practically perfect printer for your business, check out the new Xerox 8400". | 2004 |
Business Week | "The best low-cost entry choice is the Xerox Phaser 8200..." read full article | 2003 |
GrafixWorld | Best of 2002 "In regards to a desktop color printer, there is none better than Xerox's Phaser 8200DP." | 2003 |


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Headrail Dimensions: Standard Headrail is made of aluminum and end caps are made of PVC.
Bottomrail Dimensions: Standard bottomrail is made of aluminum and end caps are made of PVC
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Hold Down Brackets – Mounted on door or wall to support the bottom rail, preventing the blind from swaying.
Cord Cleats – Secures cords out of the reach of children
Continuous Cord Loop System is recommended for shades over 28 square feet. The cord retains the same length whether the shade is raised or lowered. The headrail is available in white only with a color-coordinated 1" aluminum slat inserted into fascia. The cord is white also. This feature is available with multiple shades on one headrail.
Cordless Lifting System makes it so there are no cords used to raise and lower the shade, as it will be operated by hand. It has a white headrail with color-coordinated 1" aluminum slat inserted in fascia and a color-coordinated bottom rail. It also comes with a clear handle for easy shade control.
Top Down/Bottom Up feature allows shade to be raised, as a normal shade would, but also allows you to lower the top of the shade with a floating top rail.
Night & Day Shades – We recommend a transparent fabric on the top with a privacy or blackout fabric on the bottom. This feature can only be used with fabrics using the same headrail dimensions. Please call us at 1-800-548-5711 for pricing and details!
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Great light blocking
By Princey
from Appleton WI
About Me Midrange Shopper
Comments about Blinds Steve's Exclusive Collection Cellular Shades Room Darkening/Blackout 9/16" Single Cell Room Darkening:
The blinds do an amazing job of darkening the room, the fit great and were easy to install. The only thing stopping me from fiving 5 stars is that on one wide blind that I ordered, the cordless action is a little difficult. I think this was mostly due to the width. Another blind I ordered is a little wider and has two plastic handles to lift and lower.
Steves is the Greatest
By Bill the Blind Installer
from Whitemore Lake, MI
About Me Budget Shopper
I find the convenience of buying blinds for my customers on-line to be incredible. I have bought blinds from all of the on-line stores and Steves blows them all away not only in price but in service. [...] Buying blinds on line is so much easier than going to the site. It saves me so much time. [...] I usually buy whatever brand the customer wants. If they do not have a particular brand in mind I always direct them to Steves Exclusive Collection because the quality is the best and the price is always the lowest.[...]
Great product,especially for the price!
By daizey
from CANADA
Very satisfied! [...]
Great Product!!
By Satisfied Mom
from Fresno, CA
I purchased these blinds for our sons room that is off of the pool and had lights shining in the room all night. These blinds do the trick!! They do not let any light in at all. I highly recommend these if you want your room DARK. I really appreciated the high grade construction, as I have purchased other blinds from online companies only to have the hardware fall apart almost immediately.
All around great product.
By Work out freek
from Dowling, MI
For our situation it is the perfect product.
skeptical at first-pleasantly surprised!
By kenzie
from newark, ohio
About Me High-end Shopper
As promised!
By Bubbles
from Fremont, CA
I bought these blinds to block light, and they are excellent. I have never seen blinds do a better job then the ones I purchased.
Great performance promised!
By RabtheRanter
from Boulder CO
[...] product is high end quality for a very reasonable price.
Great Blinds!
By Linda the Librarian
from Kearney, NE
We needed light-blocking shades in our east guest room and these are perfect for the job. They are well-made and will withstand daily opening and closing. They fit the windows perfectly and are economical compared to others I looked at.
Great Product & Great Pricing
By Rich
from Valley Forge, Pa
Hung in motorhome to replace dated blinds and worked out perfectly!! Look terrific!!
Attractive room darking shade
By Debbie
from Bedford, NH
Great for a bedroom
By Laird
from California
The blind order was filled promptly and accurately with no surprises. [...]
Great Buy and Super Quality !
By George from Amelia Island
from Amelia Island, Florida
This is one online store that provides great customer service and superior product quality. I am absolutely happy with the transaction !
best place to buy on the internet
By Lisa
from hibbing mn
only con is when you are buying them the order form is kind of confusing with all of the options but we got what we wanted.
Shades are top notch.
By Barry
from Port O'Connor, TX
These shades are great. Easy to install, all hardware enclosed and is top quality. I will be ordering more shades from Steves. Recommend to co-worker and he placed order this weekend.
By Corey
from Bloomington, IL
Simple to install and simple to use!
By Grandma
from Rockford, IL
These blinds work great in my granddaughter's room for naptime.
Good value
By shopper
from Napa, CA
Nice quality shades. Easy install. Good value.
I love my blinds!
from New Ulm.MN
They really keep the sun out!
I will buy more
By PattyAE
from Modesto, CA
I purchased 3 room-darkening shades for our home; dining room, living room & master bedroom. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality, ease of installation, pricing[...]. I close up the house when leaving for work & it is still comfortable when we get home after 5. I will buy more the the rest of the house.
Great product, great price
By HNA
from Massachusetts
I am willing to spend more for a quality product, but so far these blinds are doing the trick. We have spent more the Bali blinds, and the texture is a little different, but I am not feeling my blinds all the time, so next time I order I will use these blinds again. They were a challenge to install, but I had the Bali's installed and I bet they were the same. Steve's could definitely improve the instructions, they were impossible. That small change would be a huge difference.
Excellent Product [...]
By fishin-n-ridin
We had looked at blinds and shades from the local[...]and they do not compare with Steve's when all things are considered. You get them quicker and the quality is as good or better than anything offered by the name-brand manufacturers that are anywhere near the same price. One of my employees purchased the same product from Steve's and he was just as satisfied.
happy with my purchase
By Anne
from West Hartford, CT
We installed these blinds in all our bedrooms to replace old roller shades and allow better privacy and light blocking. We're very happy with them so far. Installation was a snap and we're sleeping longer.
Completely satisfied
By Ciaosophie
from Wisconsin
After living many years with old roller shades, we finally decided to replace them with these cellular shades. Wow! It made a huge difference. The shades are very attractive. We ordered the 'fawn" color which is a medium taupe and perfect in our neutral color scheme
Everything I expected
By Desert Sleeper
from Las Vegas, NV
I have these blinds in my tv room and all three of our bedrooms. They do an excellent job of cutting out the light and desert heat.
Good product at a good price.
By Penkirae
from Page, Az
Fast delivery, would buy from Steves again.
By Eileen
from Gloucester Va.
The only con is that the included instruction sheet is not a very good copy - had to go to the website to look at the installation instructions. Found that one of the diagrams was not included on the printout. Was easy to understand after that, and installation was quick and easy.
Pleasantly surprised
By Jakemacd
from Niagara Falls
We saved about 1/3 over the cost of a well known, reputable product but I would rate this beautiful cellular blind as good as if not better.
good stuff
By Sus
from Bath, MI
They messed up my order so part of my order came the day it was supposed to and I had to call about the rest of the order. Problem was resolved with relative ease and shades came about a week later.
By NANA
from HARTSVILLE, SC
I use blind in guestroom under valences for privacy and to block out light. LET IT HANG A FEW DAYS THEN TRIED TO WORK WITH CORDS TO RAISE AND LOWER WITH EASE. ONE SIDE WORKS GREAT AND OTHER IS VERY DIFFICULT. COMPLETELY TORE UP BOX TRYING TO GET BLIND OUT. SO I HAVE NO WAY TO RETURN THIS 82" BLIND. SINCE IT IS IN THE GUEST ROOM I RAISE AND LOWER FOR GUEST. lOVE BLIND JUST WISH IT WAS EASIER TO OPERATE.
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Our parking facility is a paved flat parking lot with approximately 90 available parking spaces. It's well lit and the entrance to our lot is 500 feet from the onramps to Interstate 5 and Interstate 90 all directions. You won't find easier freeway access from a parking lot anywhere else near the stadiums. Safeco Field is about a 6 minute walk from our facility and about 8 minutes to Centurylink Field (Formerly Qwest Field).
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From I-90: Take I-90 to downtown Seattle. Take the "4th Ave South" exit. Take a right at the light at end of exit. Head South on 4th Ave S for 1/4 mile to 1720 (located on the left/east) side of the street next to Grocery Outlet
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This is a smudge-free mascara that delivers length and thickness with a couple strokes of the wand.
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There's nothing special about this pressed brow powder; it has more drawbacks than positives.
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Strengths: Great pressed bronzing powder; full coverage concealer in a range of neutral shades; good creamy lipstick.
Weaknesses: Average foundation and primers; disappointing brow powders, eyeliners, and eyeshadows; average lip glosses and shimmer products; expensive for what is mostly average to below-par products.
Illamasqua is a London-based makeup line created by makeup artists whose stated mission is to get women and men to "express themselves through makeup and to discover their bolder, sexier side." This urbane sentiment is similar to other edgy color brands like Urban Decay, Too Faced, and Make Up For Ever, so we wondered if Illamasqua would bring something new and exciting to the table for those looking to enhance their makeup wardrobe. After a thorough look at this brand at our local Sephora store (where it is retailed in the U.S.), we must state that, unfortunately, it is an unimpressive "been there, done that" group of products with relatively high price tags.
Rather than bringing innovative, exciting products to those seeking to get experimental with unusual makeup colors and textures, Illamasqua's products tend to be hit or miss. And there are enough misses to make this brand one you can safely pass up in favor of color collections whose palettes are more approachable, user-friendly, and just overall better in quality. If you're still curious about Illamasqua, there are some outlier products to seek out, including their Bronzing Duo, jet-black Masquara, the Lipstick, and, if you need full coverage and have the time to blend it well, the company's Concealer is definitely worth checking out. Beyond these there lies disappointment after disappointment—and even the average products prove to be a letdown due to their high prices, plus the fact that competing lines at Sephora offer better versions of most Illamasqua products.
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Many products sold here at our shop are defined as New or Surplus New. Some products are no longer being produced by the manufacturer (considered obsolete) and cannot be purchased from their main distributors. But since we are able to buy the QO20303020 outside of the traditional distribution channels, we often locate obsolete products that are found to have not been energized. We put them through the same inpsections and testing as our used products and are able to offer them at a greater discount than most other Square D SQD distributors. All items purchased from Circuit Breaker Service, including this QO20303020, are backed by a solid one-year warranty. Whether it be new or reconditioned, the warranty remains the same. With our in-house testing capabilities, we can assure you the highest standard of quality on every item we ship. Looking for a NEW Square D SQD QO20303020 Circuit Breaker? Click here to get a quote Warranty Info for this QO20303020
All of our standard trip plug-in circuit breakers are backed by a full one-year replacement warranty. Buy your QO20303020 new or refurbished with confidence - we guarantee the breaker to work as new. What's in a warranty? While other dealers in the industry might offer a 12 month guarantee, beware. They just might be shipping the product out without doing any testing, knowing that some of their breakers are going to fail - it's just cheaper to do business that way. That's not just dangerous it's bad business, and we'd never put our customers at risk to save a few dollars. Some of our competitors don't have a $10MM insurance policy in place that allows them to stand behind their products, even in case of a disaster. If they claim they do, ask for a copy of the policy. Don't be fooled, not all circuit breaker dealers are the same. We're one of the pioneers in this industry, having been around for more than two decades, and we've built our reputation around quality products and excellent customer service. The QO20303020 you receive from us will not only be covered by our standard 1-year warranty, it has been inspected, tested, and is in like-new condition. We guarantee it. Call Circuit Breaker Service and talk to a live technician for more info, or stop by our shop. Need a New QO20303020?
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Red Sox ride Lackey, Victorino to Game 6 win, 1st World Series title at home since 1918
It seemed only a formality for the Boston Red Sox to wrap up the World Series in Game 6 on Wednesday night, particularly after winning Games 4 and 5 against the Cardinals in St. Louis to put themselves in position for their first title-clinching victory at home since 1918.
The Red Sox beat the Cardinals in the race to become the first team in this century to win three titles. Boston also won in 2004 and 2007 after going 86 years since their previous championship.
Matt Carpenter went 3-for-5 with the Cardinals, and Allen Craig added two hits. With St. Louis down 6-0, Carlos Beltran singled home the Cardinals' lone run in the seventh inning.
Victorino broke a scoreless tie in the third inning in a big way, whacking a three-run double off the Green Monster in left field with two outs off Wacha.
The Red Sox chased Wacha an inning later when they scored three more runs. Drew, who was 2-for-17 in the series, hit a solo home run to right field, Napoli added an RBI single, and Victorino singled home a run off reliever Lance Lynn.


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Does Crossfire work under Linux yet?
Phoronix: AMD Introduces Puma Platform
Yesterday was NVIDIA's turn in the spotlight with the introduction of the GeForce 9 Mobile GPUs and Hybrid SLI. Today the attention turns to AMD with their new announcements coming out of Computex...
Does Crossfire work under Linux yet?
I really think these new CrossfireX or Hybrid SLI is the way to go. Being able to put the most powerhungry thing in a PC to sleep is nice. But since Linux has no Crossfire support I'd go with NVidia...
Are there even any known plans to implement crossfire support to linux? I really like what AMD did in open source things recently. But without crossfire support I'd rather buy a Hybird-SLI solution.
I would like to add that Hybridpower (the nvidia feature that turns the dedicated graphics card off when not needing powerfull 3D) is only supported under Vista (not even XP!).
So it doesn't matter which brand you take, both don't support the dedicated graphics card poweroff feature under Linux.
One small question:
I remember hearing till now that the hybrid graphics mode will work only when a supported card is used, and that both cards work in a way similar to standard crossfire. But about this power off feature: is it available on other cards as well ? I mean, lets say I get a 780G motherboard and a HD4850. Would the driver still work and turn off the HD4850 when its not needed or will it only happen with a supported HD34xx, HD35xx or HD46xx card ?
Edit: One more question:
I remember reading about the 780G mobile version on AMD website. I think this along with a low power processor like Athlon X2 4850e would make an excellent budget mobile platform. Or, paired with a mobile triple core phenom it can easily give the non overclockable intel mid range laptops a run for their money. Aren't such things done yet ?
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With a stay at Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando (SeaWorld - Convention Center), you'll be minutes from Ripley's Believe It or Not and close to Universal Studios Florida®.
This family-friendly resort is within close proximity of Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show and Phillips Crossing.
Make yourself at home in one of the 613 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a steam room. Additional features include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Spending a day of fun is easy with the complimentary theme park shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Orlando? This resort has 60000 square feet (5400 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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This expansive resort has 2 heated outdoor pools, a playground, and a fitness center. Dining options include a casual American restaurant, a deli, and an ice cream parlor. Guests enjoy a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Universal Studios and SeaWorld (reservations required).
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive offers 60,000 square feet (5,400 square meters) of meeting and event space, including a ballroom that accommodates 2,000 guests, with event catering, audiovisual equipment, and Internet access. A business center provides copying, faxing, printing, and wireless Internet access. Internet access, self parking, the health club, and local phone calls are included in the resort fee.
- Poolside bar
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- Steam room
- Sauna
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- Fitness facilities
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee shop or café
- Bar/lounge
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- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 613
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Television in lobby
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Free theme park shuttle
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Local Expert Concierge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 60000
- Conference space size (meters) - 5400
- Number of meeting rooms - 30
Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
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- Room service (limited hours)
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- WiFi (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- Free newspaper
- Climate control
- Pillowtop mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Gatorville - Evoking a Jimmy Buffett feel, this poolside bar serves specialty cocktails and light fare, including chicken enchiladas, pizza, burgers, and Cuban sandwiches. Open for lunch and dinner.
Lobby Bar - Fresh brewed coffee and pastries. Mediterranean-style menu for lunch and dinner. Cocktails.
Scream's Ice Cream Parlor - This 1930s-style ice cream parlor features hand-dipped cones, malts, milk shakes, and sundaes. Open from early morning until late evening.
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This family-friendly resort has a children's pool, hot tub, and a playground. The fitness center includes stationary bikes, treadmills, stair machines, free weights, strength-training equipment, saunas, and steam rooms (complimentary).
Designed by Rees Jones, the 18-hole, par-72 course at Falcon's Fire Golf Club is 12 miles from the resort.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Playground on site
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in lb is 60
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 17.95 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Shuttle service
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- In-room bottled water
- Self parking
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.00 per night
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
SeaWorld® and Universal Orlando® Passes
Book a stay now - August 15, 2015 for travel now - August 31, 2015 and receive USD 150 off 2 adult 6-Park SeaWorld® and Universal Orlando® theme park passes. Each 6-park combo pass entitles 1 guest admission to SeaWorld Orlando; Busch Gardens Tampa; Aquatica; park–to-park admission to Universal Studios Florida®, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Wet'nWild Orlando water park; and select club venues in Universal CityWalk.
Guest must purchase passes at the onsite Local Expert desk. Discount is off the standard rates charged by Local Expert. Additional tickets may be purchased at USD 50 off the standard rates charged by Local Expert. Each 6 park combo entitles 1 guest admission to listed parks on all days during a 14-day consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the combo is used. Full details available at Local Expert desk. Offer subject to availability. Restrictions may apply.


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failed attempt to keep up or follow along to an exercise routine
Jim's convulsive thrashing to the latest Denise Austin exercise DVD still burned calories but definitely was a stellar example of spazz-ercise.
di Happy Girly of course!
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A form of aerobic exercise based on the music of the band Spazz
Man, he's worn out and beat up from thrashing so hard all the time and taking so many drugs. He needs to get into shape with some spazzercise.
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Written by Mike Baehr | Filed under Prince Valiant, previews, Hal Foster, Coming Attractions | 15 Mar 2013 5:25 PM |
We're galloping up on Free Comic Book Day and we just got advance copies of our special FCBD comic featuring Hal Foster's Prince Valiant! This swell 32-pager contains 2 sequences of Foster's strip from 1950, reformatted and edited for the comic book format. (You'll be able to find the original strips in all their glory in Prince Valiant Vol. 7, coming this Summer!) Check out a PDF preview of the first 7 pages, courtesy the fine FCBD folks.
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This shootout at Photoshop World was even more original than anything we have done in the past! AMAZING! We brought out all the big guns featuring professional makeup artist Debra Weite and body painter Pashur. The sets were over the top and once again, Westcott delivered! Here are the shots from our attendees from the shootout.
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Companies should be paying phoronix to advertise for them by benchmarking and reviewing their products. When I look for new hardware to buy, this is where I'll be coming to find out what to go with.
'buy now' links at the end of reviews with referral tags in the URL may not be a bad place to start.
Also, to gain a larger market, I recommend better OS X coverage and software reviews. (I'm mostly Ubuntu, but I use OS 10.4 on my eMac)
Distributed audience benchmark contributions might not be bad either.
'get a free phoronix contributor account, two months ad-free for submitted benchmarks'. ..PTS should enable people to do that, if they meet a stated need and adhere to the editor's standards...