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- SourceAvailable from: publications.drdo.gov.inDefence science journal 10/2011; 61(5):545-553. DOI:10.14429/dsj.61.285 · 0.31 Impact Factor
Article: Assessment of Radio Frequency Compatibility Relevant to the Galileo E1/E6 and Compass B1/B3 Bands[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The intersystem interference between Galileo and Compass, known as a radio frequency compatibility problem, has become a matter of great concern for the system providers and user communities. This paper firstly describes two fundamentally different methods to assess the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) intersystem interference, by using different interference coefficients that are calculated for each combination of signals: the spectral separation coefficient (SSC) and code tracking spectral sensitivity coefficient (CT_SSC). And then a complete methodology combining the SSC and CT_SSC is presented. Real simulations are carried out to assess the interference effects where Galileo and Compass signals are sharing the same band (E1/B1 and E6/B3 bands) at every time and place on the Earth. Simulation results show that the effects of intersystem interference are significantly different by using these two methodologies. It is also shown that the Compass system leads to intersystem interference on Galileo but that the maximal values are lower than Galileo interference to Compass. The design and implementation of any new signal has to be conducted carefully in order for there to be radio frequency compatibility.Journal of Navigation 06/2010; 63(03):419 - 434. DOI:10.1017/S0373463310000123 · 0.69 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: New signal modulation design for next-generation of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) must offer improved performance and the opportunity for spectrum compatible with existing and planned signals. This paper proposes a class of particularly attractive modulations called Minimum Shift Keying - Binary Coded Symbol (MSK-BCS) modulations, and demonstrates their essential characteristics and performance for GNSS. The principle of MSK modulation is first described. Then, based on the BCS modulations technique, the general mathematical model of MSK-BCS modulations is described. The MSK-BCS modulations present important characteristics for GNSS and provide superior performance with regards to noise, interference and multipath when compared to other BCS modulations. MSK-BCS modulations can provide potential opportunities for GNSS modernization and construction, such as Galileo, Compass, and so on.IEICE Electronics Express 03/2010; 7(6):421-427. DOI:10.1587/elex.7.421 · 0.39 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This paper presents a method of AROF (Ambiguity Resolution On The Fly) with extended Kalman filter (EKF) to resolve ambiguities for pseudolite-based indoor navigation system. The carrier phase measurements of pseudolites can obtain high positioning precision. In many pseudolite systems which recently have been proposed and tested, pseudolites are usually used to offer positioning and navigation applications in indoor or blocked environments. However, like indoor environment, the carrier phase measurements of pseudolite are not entirely same as GPS. A major difference is carrier phase integer ambiguity resolution. The traditional way of ambiguity resolution (AR) for GPS is static or kinematic initialization. But the static initialization is not suitable for pseudolites. Using pseudolites for static initialization, the equations are correlated with each other at observation epochs and the ambiguities can't be calculated from the equations. As a result, the integer ambiguity resolution is using the initial position of receiver as a known parameter. This paper proposes a method of ambiguity resolution on the fly (AROF) with EKF, which doesn't need to know the staring vector of receiver and achieve the kinematic initialization of carrier phase measurement in pseudolite-based indoor navigation system. As same as GPS measurement equations, Dual-Differential observation model is given based on indoor-pseudolite positioning system, which is non-linear and dynamic model. In general, the standard Kalman filter can't deal with this nonlinear situation, since the covariance equations are based on the linearized system and not the true nonlinear system. So, the best approach to this problem is to use the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF). As a result of this approach, the measurement equations of the Kalman filter become linear, and the computational requirements are significantly reduced, making it possible to estimate ambiguity in real time. Extensive testing of the filter with s- - ynthetic data proved it to be satisfactory. Test cases included the presence of large initial errors as well as high noise levels. In all cases the filter was able to get ambiguities.
Article: Ambiguity Function Method Scheme for Aircraft Attitude Sensor Utilising GPS/GLONASS Carrier Phase MeasurementDefence science journal 09/2009; 59(5):466-470. DOI:10.14429/dsj.59.1548 · 0.31 Impact Factor
Conference Paper: GPS-based Attitude Determination RAIM Method Study and Optimize[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The basic principle of attitude determination by multi-antenna GPS technology is discussed and the algorithm model is established. According to the problems in the applications, the RAIM algorithm is used in the GPS attitude determination. The performance of this system is improved in this paper. The test result and the accuracy analysis have demonstrated that the new method used in attitude determination is effective.Mechatronics and Automation, 2009. ICMA 2009. International Conference on; 09/2009
Conference Paper: Experiment evaluation of rapid error compensation for magnetic compass in underwater vehicle[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This paper puts emphasis on the following three main areas. First, it highlights the measurement error forms of magnetic compass and analyzes soft magnetic interference and hard magnetic interference which influence the precision of magnetic compass. Second, the paper proposes a rapid error compensation method based on ellipse hypothesis which uses direct least square to estimate the parameters of an ellipse quickly. Third, in this paper land experiment is conducted in order to evaluate the effect of compensation method. The result of experiment verifies that the method is efficient and can be utilized in underwater vehicle's navigation. According to the statistic analysis of compensated heading error, the ranging improves 63 percent on straight route and 82 percent on curve route referring to a higher accuracy GPS attitude determining system.Mechatronics and Automation, 2009. ICMA 2009. International Conference on; 09/2009
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ABSTRACT: To satisfy inertial navigation demands for space flight, high performance space-oriented strapdown inertial navigation system (SINS) algorithms are developed in the paper. The new algorithms are derived from a two-speed updating approach, which are far fit for the integration in digital computer than conventional methods and improve the robustness of space inertial navigation system (INS) in high dynamic environments. The performance is validated through high-fidelity simulations, and inertial measurements data for simulating are generated based on true trajectories of space vehicles and inertial sensor (gyro and accelerometer) error models. Moreover, the effects of inertial sensorspsila measurement errors on the precision of the new spaceflight SINS algorithms are evaluated.Systems and Control in Aerospace and Astronautics, 2008. ISSCAA 2008. 2nd International Symposium on; 01/2009
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ABSTRACT: A new solution for time synchronization using GPS receiver signals as reference is proposed. In the GPS/INS applications, unknown time errors between IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) measurements and GPS time have a significant influence on the data fusion performance of hybrid filter. However, each of exiting methods for time synchronization bears such-and-such shortcomings, for example high cost, complex or just dedicated to special situation etc. In order to improve the accuracy of time synchronization, we utilize 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) signal from GPS receiver as a synchronization reference, and tag time stamp on the serial data package from IMU. This scheme is implemented with a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device in Verilog programming language. Results of simulation and experiment show that with a simpler hardware design compared to exiting methods, the proposed solution of time synchronizer can reach the time synchronization accuracy on 1 millisecond level.
Conference Paper: Signal Quantization Effects on Acquisition Process of GPS Receiver: The Analysis and Simulation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Signal quantization levels can have significant impact on the performance of a GPS receiver, especially in the present of the interference. In this paper, signal quantization model for estimating interference suppression of the correlator output and evaluating the performance of GPS receiver is presented. With the proposed model, performance of the receiver in acquisition process is demonstrated by showing the quantization effects on SNR degradation and detection. Test results show the limits of the low-SNR acquisition of the receiver and the better performance GPS receiver will achieve with a proper set quantization method.Image and Signal Processing, 2008. CISP '08. Congress on; 06/2008
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ABSTRACT: To design a future GNSS constellation which can not only provides perfect navigation performance but also achieves compatibility and interoperability with other GNSS constellations, a systematic approach based on GNSS compatibility and interoperability is proposed. Firstly, in order to choose the optimal constellation parameters, three criteria which include the constellation positioning performance, geometry repeatability and stability are taken into account and evaluated. Secondly, four optimal compatible GNSS constellations are presented based on compatibility. Finally, two optimal compatible and interoperable GNSS constellations are presented through analyzing the constellation positioning performance and global satellites visibility. The systematic approach and the analysis results can provide the beneficial reference for future GNSS constellation design.
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ABSTRACT: When the receivers of GPS, GLONASS and other such systems are equipped with multiple antennas, they can also give attitude information. In this research, two works are highlighted. Firstly, based on the single differencing (SD) carrier phase equations established in local level frame (LLF), a new algorithm is presented to resolve vehicle attitude determination problems in real-time. Secondly, presumed that the cycle integer ambiguity is known, the measurement equations have attitude analytical resolutions by simultaneous single difference equations of two navigation satellites in-view. In addition, the algorithm is capable of reducing the search integer space into countable 2D discrete points and the ambiguity function method (AFM) resolves the adaptive function within the analytical solutions space. Therefore the procedures have very low computation and time is saved greatly. The hardware platform has been realized using multiple NovAtel GPS/GLONASS OEM boards. The proposed algorithm for analytical resolution attitude determination is validated using many static and dynamic ground tests. The experimental results have demonstrated that the proposed approach is effective and can satisfy the requirement of real-time application in cases of GPS and combined GPS and GLONASS.
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ABSTRACT: The lifespan of children with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains low compared with the general pediatric population. As in adults with CKD, cardiovascular disease accounts for the majority of deaths in children with CKD, as these patients have a high prevalence of traditional and uremia-related risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The cardiovascular adaptations that precipitate these terminal events begin in predialysis CKD. Initially, these alterations increase left ventricular performance and vascular function to maintain hemodynamic homeostasis. However, these modifications are unable to sustain cardiovascular function in the long term and ultimately lead to left ventricular failure, impaired cardiorespiratory fitness and even sudden death. In this Review, we provide an update on the prevalence of the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in pediatric patients with CKD, the cardiac and vascular adaptations that occur in these patients and the management of cardiovascular risk in this population.Nature Reviews Nephrology 09/2011; 7(11):642-9. DOI:10.1038/nrneph.2011.116 · 8.37 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: C5a is a proinflammatory mediator that has recently been shown to regulate adaptive immune responses. Here we demonstrate that C5a receptor (C5aR) signaling in DC affects the development of Treg and Th17 cells. Genetic ablation or pharmacological targeting of the C5aR in spleen-derived DC results in increased production of TGF-beta leading to de novo differentiation of Foxp3(+) Treg within 12 h after co-incubation with CD4(+) T cells from DO11.10/RAG2(-/-) mice. Stimulation of C5aR(-/-) DC with OVA and TLR2 ligand Pam(3)CSK(4) increased TGF-beta production and induced high levels of IL-6 and IL-23 but only minor amounts of IL-12 leading to differentiation of Th cells producing IL-17A and IL-21. Th17 differentiation was also found in vivo after adoptive transfer of CD4(+) Th cell into C5aR(-/-) mice immunized with OVA and Pam(3)CSK(4). The altered cytokine production of C5aR(-/-) DC was associated with low steady state MHC class II expression and an impaired ability to upregulate CD86 and CD40 in response to TLR2. Our data suggest critical roles for C5aR in Treg and Th17-cell differentiation through regulation of DC function.European Journal of Immunology 03/2010; 40(3):710-21. DOI:10.1002/eji.200939333 · 4.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A significant number of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have eccentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), suggesting the role of preload overload. Therefore, we hypothesized that increased cardiac output (CO) might be a contributing factor for increased left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in these children. Patients aged 6-20 years with CKD stages 2-4 were enrolled. Echocardiograms were performed to assess LV function and geometry at rest and during exercise. Heart rate, stroke volume, and CO were also assessed at rest and during exercise. Twenty-four-hour ambulatory blood pressure (AMBP) monitoring was performed. Of the patients enrolled in this study, 17% had LVH. Increased stroke volume and CO were observed in patients with LVH compared to patients without LVH. Univariate analysis revealed significant positive associations between LVMI and CO, stroke volume, body mass index, pulse pressure from mean 24-h AMBP, and mean 24-h systolic BP load. No association with heart rate, age, parathyroid hormone, glomerular filtration rate, or anemia was observed. Only CO (beta = 1.98, p = 0.0005) was independently associated with increased LVMI in multivariate modeling (model R (2) = 0.25). The results of this study suggest that increased CO might predispose to increased LVMI in pediatric patients with CKD. Adaptations may be required to meet increased metabolic demand in these patients.Pediatric Nephrology 03/2009; 24(3):565-70. DOI:10.1007/s00467-008-1052-2 · 2.88 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Midwall shortening (mwSF) is thought to be a more accurate measure of myocardial performance in the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). We examined mwSF in pediatric patients with varying degrees of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Fifty-seven children with CKD stages 2 to 4, 25 who were undergoing hemodialysis and 49 who were transplant recipients, were compared with 35 healthy control subjects. Left ventricular (LV) geometry and indices of LV function were assessed echocardiographically. There were no significant differences in LV contractility or endocardial shortening fraction between patients and control subjects. Yet, patients undergoing hemodialysis had significantly lower mwSF compared with control subjects (P < .01) and patients with stage 2 to 4 CKD (P < .01). Renal transplant patients had lower mwSF compared with control subjects (P < .01). The prevalence of abnormal mwSF (ie, <16) was significantly higher in patients undergoing hemodialysis (40%) compared with patients who were renal transplant recipeints (12%) and patients with CKD stages 2 to 4 (9%; P = .03). With stepwise regression, mwSF was demonstrated to be predicted by using relative wall thickness (P < .0001), dialysis group (P = .005), and endocardial shortening fraction (P = .001; model R(2) = 0.86). Children undergoing maintenance hemodialysis and children with concentric LVH have subclinical systolic dysfunction, which might be an indicator for the development of more severe cardiac disease.The Journal of pediatrics 06/2008; 153(4):565-9. DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.04.026 · 3.74 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Adult and pediatric patients with ESRD have impaired maximum oxygen consumption (VO(2) max), a reflection of the cardiopulmonary system's ability to meet increased metabolic demands. We sought to determine factors associated with decreased VO(2) max in pediatric patients with different stages of CKD. VO(2) max was measured using a standardized exercise testing protocol in patients with stage 2 to 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) (n = 46), in renal transplant recipients (n = 22), in patients treated with maintenance hemodialysis (n = 12), and in age-matched healthy controls (n = 33). VO(2) max was similar between children with stage 2 CKD and controls, whereas lower VO(2) max was observed among children with stage 3 to 4 CKD, those treated with hemodialysis, and transplant recipients. In univariate analysis, VO(2) max was significantly associated with body mass index, resting heart rate, C-reactive protein, serum triglycerides, serum creatinine, and measures of diastolic function; no significant associations with left ventricular structure or systolic function were identified. In multivariate regression analysis, patient category versus control and the presence of diastolic dysfunction were independent predictors of lower VO(2) max. These results suggest that aerobic capacity is decreased in the early stages of CKD in children and that lower VO(2) max can be predicted by the presence of diastolic dysfunction, even if systolic function is normal.Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 04/2008; 19(3):624-30. DOI:10.1681/ASN.2007070773 · 9.47 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Hypertension is a significant public health challenge because of its high prevalence as well as its associated complications including cerebrovascular disease, renal failure, and heart failure (1). In fact, hypertension is the second leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among adults in the USA (2). Moreover, hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular mortality and ranked third as a cause of disability-adjusted life years in adults (1,3). A recent study examining the economic burden of chronic cardiovascular disease suggested that medical expenditures attributable to hypertension account for 8% of annual US healthcare costs at more than 20 billion dollars (3). There is also increasing evidence that the pathogenesis of hypertension begins in childhood, and hypertension in children is a risk factor for development of adult cardiovascular disease (4,5). However, hypertension in children is often underdiagnosed, and the alterations in end-organ structure and function noted in adult hypertensive patients begin in childhood (6,7). Since treatment of hypertension has been shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes and to reduce the risk for development of these complications in the adult population, prompt recognition of these alterations in children and adolescents may prevent future morbidity and mortality in these patients (8).
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We have over 90 5-Star reviews of our 5 Palm Desert Vacation rentals! They are all gorgeous homes with salt-water pools and mountain views in the South Palm Desert area within walking distance to El Paseo.
Book your next vacation at one of our 5 sunny Palm Desert Vacation Rentals in south Palm Desert - the best location in the desert! The weather in Palm Desert is the most reliable of any vacation destination - the sun shines here 350 days per year! It won't disappoint!
Check out all of our Palm Desert Vacation Rentals. They are all within walking distance to El Paseo (which is exactly where you want to be), all with their unique décor and special features:
* Twin Palms: 6-bedrooms, 2 Casitas. VRBO 450038. [this listing]
* Citrus Estate: 4-bedrooms, Mid-Century Modern décor. VRBO 507694.
* Desert Hawaiian Estate: 6-bedroom, Lush backyard. VRBO 378772.
* Danish Modern House: 5 bedrooms. Modern décor. VRBO 666285.
* Iron Mountain: 5 bedroom, 5-bath, Over 1/2 an acre, under full renovation, will be ready in October 2015. Rent now for best selection! VRBO 713224.
We keep all of our calendars up to date if you wish to check for availability.
Welcome to 'Twin Palms' - Location, Location, Location! Twin Palms is in the BEST location in the desert. Just a 5-minute walk (4 blocks) to El Paseo - the 'Rodeo Drive of the Desert' - the best shopping and dining street anywhere in the desert!
* Huge house, with large pool on 1/2 acre lot
* 6 bedrooms, 7 beds
* Sleeps 12 adults (14 if 2 are children under age of 6)
* Kid-friendly
* Pet-friendly (small dogs are OK)
* Southern exposure backyard
* California Misters around the pool
* Mountain views
* Huge, private yard (1/2 an acre!)
* Large turquoise heated salt-water pool and spa
* 12 luxury chaise lounges with cushions
* Restoration Hardware fireglass Firepit
* Music everywhere - pool, dining, firepit, courtyard
* Ping-pong, foosball, pool table, x-Box, K-Nect
* Dog-run area for small dogs
You are only 20 minutes from the airport!
It just doesn't get any better than this!
This 5000 square foot, completely renovated home has everything you could possibly want for a large family gathering. Six (6) bedrooms sleep 14 people on 7 beds with 5 bathrooms. Four Bedrooms are in the main house with the other 2 bedrooms in two large detached casitas. With all that privacy, you have the perfect house for a multi-generational family holiday. All five King beds, the Queen bed and the Queen sleeper sofa are fitted with pillow-top mattresses and luxury Trina Turk linens. You have a large flat screen television and HD box in every bedroom as well as the Family Room, Living Room, and exercise room (9 TVs in total)! With a gorgeous pool, hot-tub, Tournament-quality pool table, outdoor ping-pong, foosball, x-box, plenty of board-games, and club-quality exercise equipment, there is always something to keep you and your guests entertained. You will never hear 'we're bored' from your children at Twin Palms.
The huge south-facing backyard has a 30x15 foot heated salt-water pool and spa/hot-tub. We provide 12 cushioned loungers and 4 pool floats so that there is room for everybody around the pool. With 4 stainless steel commercial grade shade umbrellas and California misters around the pool, the backyard is completely enjoyable for everybody even in the hottest heat of the summer! The California misters cool the temperature by 20 degrees! Just imagine yourself relaxing in the sun around the pool, and taking in the mountain views while listening to your favorite music on the Sonos sound system. Don't forget your ipod - just plug it in and have your playlist piped throughout both the house and the backyard. We just installed a gorgeous Restoration Hardware natural gas firepit with plenty of deep-seating for taking in the mountain views or staring up at the stars!
The large Weber stainless grill and fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to have a wonderful family meal. You can dine in the outdoor dining courtyard under the stars with beautiful amber lighting, lush plantings and music from our 5-zone Sonos sound system. All of these amenities make Twin Palms the perfect home for an extended family get-away.
In the winter, you can enjoy a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice every morning directly from our delicious Citrus Grove! If you're visiting in the early spring, the beautiful fragrance of the orange blossoms from our citrus grove or the sweet smell of Sweet Acacia alone is worth the trip! The Citrus grove is situated close to the outdoor dining area so that you can enjoy the fragrance for hours over dinner in the heated dining courtyard.
We accept reservations through VRBO on-line or through our offices (see our email address). In order to reserve, we require 50% of the total cost of the reservation along with receipt of a completed and signed rental agreement. We are not able to hold any reservations pending receipt of funds or the contract as our properties book up very rapidly. If you wish to secure the reservation, the quickest way to do so is to book on-line through VRBO and then we will send you a contract through our offices. Please be advised that VRBO processes payments through Europe and as a result, your credit card provider may charge you an international transaction fee. If you pay via credit card through our offices, the payment is processed through Canada and similarly, your credit card provider may charge you an international transaction fee. To avoid these potential transaction fees, we accept cheques, bank drafts, money orders and direct deposits. Please inquire with us via email if you wish to pay via cheque, money order or direct deposit. In order to secure the reservation, while awaiting receipt and clearing of your cheque, money order, bank draft or direct deposit, we will place a 'hold' on the reservation for one week with a $1000 non-refundable deposit on a credit card.
Please be advised that our Palm Desert Vacation Rentals book up rapidly and are most often booked with a guest checking out in the morning and another guest checking in that evening. Our properties take approximately 5 hours to clean, and to wash, dry iron and replace all the linens and towels. Therefore, our check in time is 5:00 pm and our check-out time is 11:00 am. We are rarely able to offer an earlier check-in time or a later check-out time due to the cleaning requirements. Therefore, if you wish to check-in prior to 5pm on the day of your arrival, the only way to do so is to book the property for the prior night (assuming the property is available on that day) and then you can check in at any time after 5pm the day prior to your arrival. Likewise, if you wish to check-out after 11am, the only way to do so is to book the property for the next day as well (assuming it's available) and then you can check-out at your leisure prior to 11am the following day.
Twin Palms is subject to the Palm Desert Short Term Rental Permit Rules Permit #33112. Business Licence No. 13-00037581. Please be advised that parties and excessive noise are strictly prohibited at Twin Palms El Paseo Estate. We expect our renters to treat the property and the neighbors with the utmost respect.
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Our minimum age to rent the house is 30 years (except for families with children)...moreless
Perfect for Children! Large grass area, secure and private yard. We have plenty of games and activities for children of all ages. Playpen and high-chair available....moreless
Absolutely no smoking in the house. Smoking is permitted outside the house - away from the doors provided that proper ashtrays are used and emptied daily....moreless
Private bathroom, walk-in closet and French doors to patio...moreless
Large Private Patio, French doors, Jack & Jill Bath...moreless
700 sq-ft, detached, large 4-pc bathroom, wetbar, fridge...moreless
Fireplace, walk-in closet, private full bath & shower...moreless
Detached, view of pool, private bathroom with shower...moreless
Selection of board games for all ages - Chess, Checkers, snakes & ladders, Clue, Yahtzee, cards....moreless
Brand-new 8x4 foot tournament quality pool table with balls for snooker and 8-ball....moreless
Full selection of HD chanels, including sports, and video on demand, pay per view available. Each TV has an HD box as well. PRV capabilities on 2 HD boxes. ...moreless
Remote-controlled Sonos stereo system with multiple (5) zones inside and outside for use with radio or your iPod. Each zone can play different music to accommodate a variety of musical preferences....moreless
Large separate dining room overlooking backyard seats 14. Kitchen eating bar. Outdoor dining for 14 in cosy courtyard surrounded by lush plantings, tasteful décor, soft amber lighting and music....moreless
Three central air conditioning units and a separate air conditioner in each casita. ...moreless
Two large capacity brand new LG front-loading dryers on premises. Fabric Softener is provided. ...moreless
Wood-burning Fireplaces in the master bedroom and living room....moreless
Brand-new club-quality (Vision Fitness) recumbent exercise bike, exercise ball, mats and free weights for your use with a flat-screen TV and HD box....moreless
Central forced-air heating in the main house; separate forced-air heating in the Large Casita; separate heat exchanger/heater in Casita #2....moreless
All allergy-free, down alternative high quality, luxury linens provided....moreless
Fireplace, large flat-screen TV, pool table, music, wet bar with stools, seating for 5 in living room, 2 at the bar. Seating for 6 in adjacent family room with large screen television, x-box, K-Nect....moreless
Telephone with free long-distance to Canada and thoughout the USA provided....moreless
Plenty of towels for bathing and for use by the pool. Terry lounger covers are also provided for use by the pool. ...moreless
Two large capacity brand new LG washing machines on premises. Laundry detergent is provided. ...moreless
Full dinnerware and cutlery for 14 persons is provided. Acrylic or melamine drinkware/dinnerware for 14 persons is provided for outside use....moreless
Brand New Fridgidaire Professional series very quiet stainless steel dishwasher....moreless
Fully stocked kitchen with every pot, tool, and small appliance you could ever want. Panini machine, blender, food processor, juicer all provided....moreless
Basic items such as salt, pepper, oil and vinegar may be at the property - if they are there, you are fee to use them! ...moreless
Large dining courtyard with natural gas heaters & music, plenty of deck space around the pool, private patio off king bedroom...moreless
There are plenty of golf courses within a 5-10 minute drive. Some of our favourites are Desert Willow, Indian Wells Golf Resort, PGA West or the Marriot. ...moreless
The huge grass area is perfect for badminton, croquet, or soccer. The professional landscaping, 15 Palm trees, orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit trees all make Twin Palms a fragrant, lush retreat!...moreless
Large brand new Weber large capacity stainless steel natural gas grill....moreless
Private salt-water heated, jetted hot tub attached to the pool. Heats up in 20 minutes! The views of the mountains and the silhouettes from the hot tub are incredible at dusk. ...moreless
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
July-Sept 2015
Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2015
4 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Labor Day Holiday (Sept 1/14)
Sep 3 - Sep 6, 2015
4 night min stay
flat fee
September 14-17, 2015
Sep 14 - Sep 16, 2015
3 night min stay
flat fee
Oct 1 - Oct 8, 2015
4 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
October 2015
Oct 12 - Oct 31, 2015
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2015
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Early December 2015
Dec 1 - Dec 19, 2015
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
2015 Christmas
Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2015
7 night min stay
flat fee
2016 New Year's
Dec 27 - Jan 2, 2016
7 night min stay
flat fee
Early January
Jan 3 - Jan 15, 2016
4 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Late January 2015
Jan 16 - Jan 31, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
February 2016
Feb 1 - Feb 29, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Early March
Mar 1 - Mar 11, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Spring Break
Mar 12 - Mar 31, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
April 2016
Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2016
4 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
2016 Coachella Weekend 1
Apr 14 - Apr 17, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
Coachella WE # 2
Apr 21 - Apr 24, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
Apr 28 - May 1, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
May 1 - May 31, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
May 16-20 2016
May 16 - May 19, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
Memorial Day 2016
May 27 - May 30, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
Early June 2016
Jun 1 - Jun 12, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Late June 2016
Jun 13 - Jun 30, 2016
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Independence day
Jul 1 - Jul 4, 2016
4 night min stay
flat fee
2016 US Thanksgiving
Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2016
7 night min stay
flat fee
My Standard Rate
7 night min stay
Rates are based on 10 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest
Additional information about rental rates
Terms include acceptance of our Rental Contract which will be sent to the Guest and is required to be returned to the Homeowner fully completed and executed within 7 days of making a reservation.
Higher rates apply for special events and holidays.
Monthly rates are the weekly rates pro-rated over the month including any higher rates for special events and holidays, all with a 10% discount.
Rates include $50/night utility fee.
There is an additional fee of $25/person per night for over 10 persons.
If you wish to bring a small dog, there is a taxable fee of $200/pet/stay and we require you to agree to certain terms regarding your pet that are set out in our Rental Contract for Pets.
Flat fee includes rent fee and pool heating/utility fee for the dates stated, but does not include cleaning fee, damage insurance fee or taxes.
Monthly rates are the weekly rate pro-rated for the month, plus any higher rates for holidays or special event pricing during that time, less a 10% discount. The Palm Desert Rental Rules state that no occupancy tax is payable for stays over 28 days.
Please be advised that special additional terms are required for rentals during Coachella and the Stagecoach Music Festival. We require a $2000 refundable damage deposit during these music festivals. Please ask to see our rental contract for Coachella or Stagecoach before renting as acceptance of the terms of the rental agreement is required to complete the rental.
Policy available by contacting owner when booking.
Paying through this free service protects your payment up to $10,000 against listing fraud. If you are not paying through HomeAway Payments always call the owner at the number listed on our website and never use instant money transfer services such as Western Union and MoneyGram.
Adding our Vacation Protection services can make sure your getaway goes smoothly, no matter what. We offer Cancellation Protection, Carefree Rental Guarantee, and Damage Protection so you can truly relax.
Car: Recommended
We have stayed in every city in the desert and we have found that being close to El Paseo in Palm Desert is the only place to stay. Our home is a 5-minute walk to El Paseo where you will find the best restaurants, coffee shops, bars and shopping in the entire desert!
From our house, you are less than 5 minutes from:
- the best restaurants
- the best bars
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Williams Sonoma
- the best tennis
- the best yoga
- the best hiking
- the best mountain views
- Starbucks
- Vons grocery store
- the Living Desert (a must-see attraction!)
You are also a short drive (10-30 minutes from the following:
- the Palm Springs Airport
- the City of Palm Springs
- Desert Premium Outlets (best in the USA)
- the famous Tramway
- Coachella Music Festival
- Indian Wells Tennis Tournament
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: We are a professional couple (doctor and lawyer) with teenagers from Vancouver who absolutely love our home in sunny Palm Desert! We take great pride in our home and have made it comfortable for ourselves as well as for our renters. We work hard, and when we head to the desert, we like to relax. We hope you will enjoy our home as much as we do !
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes:
We chose Twin Palms El Paseo Estate because of its huge south-facing yard, 6-bedrooms, high-quality finishes as well as its prime location within walking distance to El Paseo. It has everything you could possibly want. Our home is ideal for multi-generational family holidays due to its large size as well as the opportunity for privacy with 2 detached casitas.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Walking distance (5 minutes) to the famed shopping and dining street, El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the Desert). Huge South-Facing yard with mountain views. Beautiful salt-water Heated pool & Spa 6-Bedrooms. Sleeps 12 adults (7th bed is a queen sofabed) Two detached casitas for maximum privacy for guests. For a large family, it feels like you are at a hotel, with all the comforts of home!
Gorgeous Turquoise Pool & spa surrounded by 12 chaise lounges & lush Palm Trees!
Professional landscape lighting creates a warm evening ambiance at Twin Palms
Take in the silhouettes of the Palm Trees at dusk while having a hot tub!
Large grass area at Twin Palms is ideal for children to play
Spacious kitchen with all Frigidaire Stainless Appliances overlooks backyard
Full size 8-foot Pool table conveniently located by the wetbar
19-foot comfortable Chenile sectional in family room with 60-inch HDTV & X-Box
Spacious Large Casita w/ King bed & queen sleeper is perfect for parents & kids
King Suite w luxury pillow-top mattress, full bathroom, HDTV & French doors
Queen bedroom with 40-inch HDTV, black-out blinds & Trina Turk luxury linens
Main bathroom with granite countertops, jetted tub & Kohler fixtures
Exercise Room - Precor Elliptical, Vision Fitness Recumbent Bike, Weights & TV
California Misters cool the temperature by the pool by 20 degrees in the summer!
Sip a nightcap by the Restoration Hardware natural gas Firepit under the stars
Outdoor Dining Courtyard with ambient lighting, two commercial heaters & music!
The unmistakable 'Twin Palms' greet you as you begin your Palm Desert Vacation!
Dining Room overlooking the backyard at Twin Palms seats 14 for special dinners!
Living room with Knoll seating, wood-burning fireplace and colorful decor
King Master Suite with Pillow-top mattress, fireplace, 50-inch HDTV & bathroom
Casita with King Bed, overlooks pool, 40-inch HDTV & separate bathroom
Yellow bedroom with King bed, luxury pillow-top mattress, private patio & HDTV
Large Casita bathroom w/ double sinks, separate toilet, shower & deep bathtub
Master ensuite w/ soaker tub, granite, double sinks, shower & separate toilet
Twin Palms Floor Plan showing south-facing yard, pool, spa, bedrooms & casitas
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Black Bean And Smoked Turkey Soup
18 Jul 2010
|Vegetable oil
|1 Tablespoon
|Chopped red onion
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped celery
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Chopped carrot
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Cumin seeds
|1 Tablespoon, crushed
|Dried oregano
|1 Teaspoon
|3 Clove (15 gm), minced
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|3⁄4 Teaspoon
|Canned low salt chicken broth
|31 1⁄2 Ounce (Three 10 1/2 Ounce Cans)
|Canned no salt added black beans
|30 Ounce, drained (Two 15 Ounce Cans)
|Smoked fat free turkey breast
|1⁄2 Pound, chopped
|Chopped red bell pepper
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|Chopped fresh parsley/1 tablespoon dried parsley
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|2 Tablespoon
|Hot sauce
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Low fat sour cream
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (1/4 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoon)
Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
Add onion, celery, carrot, cumin seeds, oregano, and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
Stir in water, salt, broth, and beans.
Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
Place half of bean mixture in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
Return pureed bean mixture to Dutch oven.
Stir in turkey and next 4 ingredients; cook an additional 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Ladle soup into bowls, and top with sour cream.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 �C (-40 �F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 �C (-35 �F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F)
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USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
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USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
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Sun to Partial Shade
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Midseason (M)
Large (more than 4.5" diameter)
Diurnal (diu.)
Extended (ext.)
Slightly Fragrant
Dormant (dor.)
Honorable Mention
Junior Citation
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
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South Amana, Iowa
Monroe, Michigan
Ravenna, Ohio
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On Apr 16, 2010, MollyJane from Ravenna, OH wrote:
This is one of the daylilies that visitors to my garden frequently ask for. The bloom is indeed full like a peony. The apricot color goes well with Antique Charm, Priscilla's Dream, and Selma Longlegs. Peony Display is not the fastest to increase, but is well worth buying for its beauty.


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Sentiment: Strong Buy
I bought more today - going up tomorrow.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
He-he-he. Bye bye shorts.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Keep it going. We are finally on our way to huge profits.
You must be a pumper yourself - trying to pump it down. If its such a bad stock, why are you even here - afraid you will lose your shorts ?
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Aren't you on the wrong thread ? I thought we were talking about MEET.
Shorts will eventually start losing their shorts, and move on to another sector, enabling longs to have picked up a lot of shares at bargain prices. I'm in for the long haul. How about it longs. Shall we start to clean up ? Every time the price drops - buy more.
I just heard that the CEO quit, and the stock is plunging as I type. I don't know the details yet. Just sounding an alert. I'm sure we will hear more before the day is over.
I always thought worthless meant zero.
Sentiment: Hold
If this is such a bad stock, you must not be in it. So, why are you here...or are you trying to short it, and are afraid you might lose the few nickles and dimes that you have invested ? I'm sure that most on this board are ignoring your babble.
Sentiment: Buy
You sound like you are worried that you may lose money on your short.
Sentiment: Buy
I'm really surprised that Yahoo hasn't already done something about it. With enough complaints from us, they probably will. Start flagging every ad. It will eventually be noticed.
Anyone who pays attention to Seeking Alfa is a fool. I remember reading that they can no longer write articles for Yahoo Financial because of lying to manipulate share holders. There is no reason to place trust in their posts either.
If you trust the company whose shares you bought, you should hold them until the market improves, not sell them for pennies on the dollar just so some pinhead can short his. This down turn won't last forever.
Sentiment: Hold
Not yet. Good time to buy will be at $16.00 - then hold and buy on dips. It will go back up a bit, and come back down before then, but wait until it reaches that price. Trust me on this one.
Don't worry about the "warehouses filling with frozen stuff ". It will all be sold off during the holiday season, with more new items coming in.
Sentiment: Buy
I remember being very angry at buying FB at $42.16, just to watch it swindle to $17.00 a few weeks later. I sold at $28.00, and at the time, was happy to get some of my money back. Right now, today, FB is sitting at $84.00. Had I waited, I would have doubled my money.
The smart thing to do is sit out the swings. Its only happening because people are selling, afraid of losing it all. They are the ones making the stock go down. Hang in there if you bought on the high end. It will rebound when the sell-off ends.
I believe this company has excellent potential down the road, but I will wait until the selling ends before buying, like I should have done with FB. If you can afford to hang in there, you could double your money in time.
Good luck to all.
Sentiment: Hold
This always happens with a new IPO. Thats why I watch for a week or two before deciding to by. The day traders are always at work on opening day. Some of you will never learn.
Ebay has allowed the Chinese ruin their site by letting by letting them sell mechandise for 99 cents with no shipping charge, just for a few extra dollars. Anyone knows that shipping from China is a total loss for the seller. So why are they doing it ? So that they can use your address and email for spam and scam. It looks like Etsy is doing the same thing. It won't be much longer before their sales drop as well. Greed is alive and well.
If you bought this stock, you should watch it closely.
Sentiment: Hold
Why should you care what everyone else does, unless you want the stock to go down so that you can buy cheaper ? Or did you foolishly short this stock and are afraid it won't go down ?I'm buying.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Your tax accountant can probably help you more than anyone here, I just turn everything over to my tax man and let him figure it out. You can always call cVOC for the information needed. They will know what the cost basis is for the year, based on principal and interest (I think)..
Also, Schwab has a copy of every buy/sell you have made in that stock, and should be able to tell you your final cost basis. Try those two. I'm sure one of them can give you the correct answer.


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28. The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
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32. Salvatore Giuliano (1962)
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35. City in the Sea (1965)
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36. The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005)
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Votes: 1,391
38. Unico (1981)
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Votes: 487
39. Three Little Pigs (1933)
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Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig, Dorothy Compton, Mary Moder
Votes: 2,844
40. Long Live Death (1971)
90 min | Drama, War
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Writers: Fernando Arrabal, Claudine Lagrive | Director: Fernando Arrabal | Stars: Anouk Ferjac, Núria Espert, Mahdi Chaouch, Ivan Henriques
Votes: 923
41. Man of Aran (1934)
76 min | Documentary
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Writer: Robert J. Flaherty | Director: Robert J. Flaherty | Stars: Colman 'Tiger' King, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Pat Mullin
Votes: 1,287
42. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! (1974 TV Movie)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Peanuts gang prepare for Easter in their own clumsy ways.
Writer: Charles M. Schulz | Director: Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Melanie Kohn, Stephen Shea, Linda Ercoli
Votes: 1,429
43. The Perils of Pauline (1914)
199 min | Action
Young Pauline is left a lot of money when her wealthy uncle dies. However, her uncle's secretary has been named as her guardian until she marries, at which time she will officially take ... See full summary »
Writers: Charles W. Goddard, Basil Dickey, George B. Seitz, Bertram Millhauser | Directors: Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie | Stars: Pearl White, Crane Wilbur, Paul Panzer, Edward José
Votes: 741
44. Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama
While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a little girl's question about whether Santa Claus really exists. ... See full summary »
Writers: Val De Crowl, Andrew J. Fenady | Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Richard Thomas, Edward Asner, Charles Bronson, Massimo Bonetti
Votes: 371
45. The World of Strawberry Shortcake (1980 TV Movie)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Family
Writer: Romeo Muller | Director: Charles Swenson | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Romeo Muller, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 83
46. Das Boot ist voll (1981)
Unrated | 101 min | Drama, War
During World War II, Switzerland severely limited refugees: "Our boat is full." A train from Germany halts briefly in an isolated corner of Switzerland. Six people jump off seeking asylum: ... See full summary »
Writers: Alfred A. Haesler, Markus Imhoof | Director: Markus Imhoof | Stars: Tina Engel, Hans Diehl, Martin Walz, Curt Bois
Votes: 377
47. The Rapture of Fe (2009)
Writer: Alvin Yapan | Director: Alvin Yapan | Stars: Irma Adlawan, TJ Trinidad, Noni Buencamino, Joel Molina
Votes: 10
48. Unico in the Island of Magic (1983)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
The lovable Unico the Unicorn still sought after by jealous gods. Is taken to the forest by the West Wind and forgets everything from his earlier fantastic adventure. Unico wonders ... See full summary »
Writers: Mami Sugino, Osamu Tezuka | Director: Moribi Murano | Stars: Katsue Miwa, Iruka, Chieko Baishô, Sumi Shimamoto
Votes: 289
49. Basketball & Maths (2009 TV Short)
7 min | Short, Drama
Writer: Sébastien Perroy | Director: Rodolphe Marconi | Stars: Jean-Denis Marcoccio, Aurélien Baty, Ugo Venel, Catherine Erhardy
Votes: 113
50. Mickey's Orphans (1931)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
At Christmastime, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.
Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner
Votes: 349