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While the Los Angeles Lakers have been a jumble of injury, inconsistency and general weirdness throughout their tumultuous season, Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs have spent yet another year as the model of NBA efficiency as they grind out wins with their usual dominance. It's not tough to guess which team has the other on the brink of playoff elimination - particularly with Steve Nash watching in a suit and Kobe Bryant sitting in the training room. Duncan had 26 points and nine rebounds, Tony Parker added 20 points and seven assists, and the Spurs beat the Lakers 120-89 in Game 3 on Friday night, the worst home loss in Los Angeles' lengthy postseason history. A largely silent Staples Center watched San Antonio bully the Lakers to the precipice of first-round playoff elimination for the first time since 2007. The short-handed Lakers played without their top four guards due to injury, and the Spurs posted their biggest win of a series thoroughly controlled by coach Gregg Popovich's...
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Newark senior Ryan Queen knocks down a 3-pointer for the Wildcats on Friday night during their 65-28 rout of Lancaster. / Eric George, The Advocate
NEWARK -- Newark boys basketball coach Jeff Quackenbush insisted Lancaster's 2-10 record meant nothing when the rival Gales visited Jimmy Allen Gymnasium on Friday.
But he also wasn't expecting what actually happened.
In as one-sided as any recent game in the fierce rivalry, Newark overpowered Lancaster in every area, rolling to a 38-7 halftime lead and cruising to a 65-28 blowout victory.
Asked if he would have ever expected such a one-sided game against the Gales, Newark's Greg Avery simply shook his head.
"Never. Everybody's like, 'They're 2-10,' but you can throw the records out the window when you're playing Lancaster," Avery said. "We didn't expect to come out and win by 30 or 40.
"Everybody came out ready to play."
Something surely was clicking Friday, and Lancaster simply went in reverse.
Avery's 15 points paced Newark (10-2, 4-1 Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division), and Shaun O'Keefe broke out of a shooting slump with 13 points off the bench.
Dane Kopp added 12, but that hardly tells the story of Newark's domination, which was thorough in whipping the Gales in a first half nobody saw coming.
Well, except for maybe Kopp.
"We were back in the locker room getting fired up, and we knew we just had to play together," Kopp said. "As a result, we got a 37-point win."
Still, it's not often a team rips off a 36-2 run against its rival.
The Gales took a 5-2 lead with 4:26 left in the quarter, but the positives stopped there.
They scored just once the rest of the half and their next field goal didn't come until a shot from Clayton Black -- 21 seconds into the third quarter.
Newark's defense held Lancaster (2-11, 0-6) to 2-of-18 shooting in the first half, including 14 straight misses and 11 in a row in the second quarter.
The Wildcats countered by thriving in transition and spreading the ball to create a flurry of open looks. They finished with 16 assists -- Cody Dennison had seven, including two to jump-start the second-quarter blitz -- on 24 overall field goals, and Newark shot 57 percent in a sterling first half.
Avery hit consecutive 3-pointers to put the Wildcats up 35-7, and O'Keefe added one more before halftime.
The set play also summed up the evening. Newark ran the clock down, had O'Keefe run through two screens and his wide-open shot didn't even touch the rim to the delight of the packed crowd.
"Our kids got a lot of confidence early," Quackenbush said. "We were able to get out and get some easy baskets. That gave us some confidence shooting the ball.
"I thought our guys did a good job of helping each other out. We did a better job of moving our feet and not reaching. Our kids just kind of let it come to them."
Newark's starters played a mere four minutes in the second half and none played more than 18 minutes. Eleven players scored for Newark, which had its largest lead at 61-21 after a 3-pointer from Mitchel Kilday late in the fourth.
By then, Newark could focus on today's opponent, Chillicothe, ranked No. 9 in Division II. They play at 3 p.m. in the National City Scholastic Play-by-Play Classic at Value City Arena.
With two Division I signees -- Anthony Hitchens is headed to Akron and Ray Chambers will play at Ohio University -- Quackenbush knows Newark must play better than it has on recent Saturdays.
"We're going to need to be really good," Quackenbush said. "I want to see better mental effort. Our mental effort is going to have to be great (Saturday). We're going to have to do all the little things.
"If we focus on those small things, we'll have a chance."
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text: organic farmers Ypsilanti family finds happiness in living off the land By Kyle Norris • Dec 19, 2013 Kyle Norris/Michigan Radio Meet the Gold family. They're modern day homesteaders. Their goal is to live as self-sufficiently as possible on their three-acre farm in Ypsilanti. (They often say they use yesterday's knowledge combined with today's technology.) Two years ago they started the Michigan Folk School. The school promotes traditional folk arts and the preservation of forest and farmland. To find out why the family started the school, and why they became homesteaders in the first place, listen to this week's Environment Report, right here. Stateside for Monday, November 11th, 2013 By Stateside Staff • Nov 11, 2013 Listen Listening... / 47:15 Driverless cars might just be a futurist's dream-no longer. The University of Michigan has announced its plans to bring a fleet of networked, driverless cars to Ann Arbor by the year 2021. We have the details on today's show. And the temperatures are falling and parts of Michigan have snow on the ground. We asked if winter has already arrived. Also, the Farm Bill passed last January took an important subsidy away from organic farmers. What does the loss of this subsidy mean to organic farmers in Michigan? And does a farm have to go through the trouble and expense of getting certified to be organic? First on the show, it's been less than a week since voters in three very different Michigan cities all approved ballot initiatives allowing small amounts of marijuana for personal use on private property. And that has pro-marijuana advocates hoping those votes will boost pressure on state lawmakers to legalize or decriminalize pot. Michigan Public Radio Network's Lansing correspondent Jake Neher joined us today to give an overview of what efforts are underway. Farm Bill extension causes trouble for organic farmers By Stateside Staff • Nov 11, 2013 user acrylicartist / MorgueFile.com Listen Listening... / 16:48 One of the pressing issues before Congress is the need to pass a new Farm Bill. A Farm Bill extension was passed last January to give Congress more time to get the final bill passed. And within that extension was an unhappy surprise for many organic farmers: it no longer contained an annual federal subsidy that helped certified organic farmers cover the cost of getting their operations inspected. That is a key step in being certified organic. What does the loss of this subsidy mean to organic farmers in Michigan? And does a farm have to go through the trouble and expense of getting certified to be organic? Lee Arboreal owns the Eaters' Guild Farm in Bangor, a farm that is certified organic, and he's on the board of the Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance. Tomm Becker owns Sunseed Farm, just out of Ann Arbor. His farm is not certified, but uses organic practices. And Vicki Morrone is an Organic Farming Specialist at the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. The three of them joined us today to discuss the issue. Listen to the full interview above. Michigan organic farmers want better access to federal farm subsidy money By Steve Carmody • Feb 16, 2013 Environmental and organic farming groups want a change in the way federal agriculture subsidies are handed out.


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By the way how is this a REAL issue with the ROM. Does your phone work? Can you make calls, texts, etc....? Do you get amazing battery life? If so, then STFU up the damn icon. If your phone works then it is NOT an issue!!!!
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Memphis to make future city buildings friendlier to bicyclists, pedestrians
The design for the planned traffic precinct building in Raleigh has long been finished, but City Hall is now going to change the plan to make it fit better for pedestrians, bicyclists and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The turnabout is a harbinger for future buildings erected by the city of Memphis, indicated Chief Administrative Officer George Little.
"As we look at all city projects, we're trying to figure out how we better fit in," Little said of municipal property.
In October, Little traveled to The Netherlands to study its street designs with City Engineer John Cameron, City Council chairman Bill Morrison and bike/pedestrian coordinator Kyle Wagenschutz. They rode bikes and talked to traffic officials there about bike- and walk-friendly urban design that makes neighborhoods more appealing.
The traffic precinct building has long been designed for a site where a supermarket once stood near the northeast corner of Austin Peay and Yale.
Even the architectural firm that completed the precinct's original design, Renaissance Group, was unaware of the impending design changes until a reporter called last week.
"We have finished the design and it has been bid and awarded and we are waiting for the contracts to be signed by the city, which will release the general contractor to begin construction," Renaissance architect and principal Michael Terry said.
The seven-lane Austin Peay through Raleigh is bordered by commercial development showing the typical signs of economic distress. Lining the thoroughfare are bank branches, fast-food restaurants, other businesses and some churches, but also pawn shops, high-interest loan businesses, vacant retail spaces, and discount stores where brand-name retailers once did business.
While grass buffers line both sides of the road, parking lots dominate the space between Austin Peay and the front doors of stores.
Little indicated city officials do not want to burden the commercial district with yet another development so heavily tailored to automobiles, even if it is a police traffic precinct.
"Austin Peay represents both a challenge and an opportunity," Little said. "Now it's basically a raceway which doesn't lend itself to people stopping and trading with the businesses that are there."
" ... The way that Raleigh site would interact with the surrounding community and the particular needs of the traffic precinct, we want to refine the design and fit in," Little said.
Charles "Chooch'' Pickard, executive director of the Memphis Regional Design Center, welcomed the change.
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Sarasota is under way. They lead 3-1 T6 over Tampa in a rain make up game. Kroski (6) homered.
Sarasota is under way. They lead 3-1 T6 over Tampa in a rain make up game. Kroski (6) homered.
How many HR's for Waring tonight? I say just two.
Stubbs is 1-for-1 with a single.
Stubbs walked in his second PA. Frazier is 1-for-1 with a double.
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Daryl Thompson won the earlier game today for Sarasota. He is 14-5 with a 3.18 ERA, 121K 33 BB on the year, a very solid year. He is stll only 21, has any seen him pitch or have a new scouting report on him.
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Pelland now has 98 strikeouts in 88.2 innings this season.
Carlos Fisher: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 7 GO/0 FO
Votto was just intentioanlly walked, his 70th walk of the season.
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They int. walked Votto and Bruce back to back?
Fisher: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, 8 GO/0 FO
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I was just going to ask about that. I just renewed my subscription and grabbed myself Win7. They seem to have changed how the keys work....last time I had my subscription you were only given one key for each product, and it was allowed to be activated on different computers 10 times. But now you can request up to 10 retail keys, which to me implies that they are regular retail keys....which can only be activated on a single machine...
But if what you say is true, then maybe each of the 10 "retail" keys can still be activated 10 times?
Yeah they seem to have changed it. But it says "retail" keys and if you look in their faq it says that all keys labeled retail have multiple activations. So I dont know anymore
RTL - This retail key allows multiple activations
And you can get 10 keys for windows 7 and 10 keys for windows 7 N. The only difference is that the N version doesnt have windows media center but you can install manually. So its really 20 keys that may have multiple activations each one
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A: No. When a Microsoft product requires activation (such as Windows Vista), the product keys provided with your subscription allow a limited number of activations. The product keys available through your subscription can have one or more activations per product key. Multiple Activation Keys for older products typically are 10 activation keys. As subscribers often have legitimate needs to install and reinstall software more often, we are working to increase activations available for keys, or to enable issuance of additional keys. Going forward we plan to continue to support this business need and increase the number of activations for subscribers, or enable multiple keys to be claimed.
IMPORTANT - If you use products that require activation, many allow up to 30 days usage without activating. If you re-image your computers more frequently than every 30 days, you may want to consider NOT activating them if you have that option based on the product you are installing.
If you deplete activations for a key, you may be able to claim additional keys for that product. Additional keys would have their own set of activations.
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What I can determine is that the retail keys from technet have multiple activations. But no idea how many
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One of the most challenging things for people to do is open their minds and accept new ideas and/or new thoughts about old ideas. Journey To the Emerald City affords readers the rare opportunity to overcome this challenge.
Following the metaphor developed in their best-selling book, The Oz Principle, Connors and Smith dive into the core issue surrounding the achievement of results in organizations...the company's culture. Simply put, the culture of the organization actually determines the results the company will achieve. Connors and Smith clearly let us know that the company culture is how the company both thinks and acts.
As readers of The Oz Principle found, the answers to the problems that plague most of us are most often found within ourselves. Journey To The Emerald City picks up where Oz left off. This is a step-by-step guide to first understanding your current culture and then defining what it needs to become in order to attain and even exceed your expected levels of achievement.
As a former TEC Chair, I had the privilege of working intimately with CEO's and Presidents of companies ranging in revenue from just under $2M to over $60M. One of the hardest steps any of these successful leaders had to take was creating a Culture of Accountability within their organizations. The reason for the challenge was painfully clear, most leaders do not know how to create a culture of accountability, let alone really understand what such a culture looks and acts like. More and more senior leadership teams are searching for the "magic program" to make people "more accountable." Happily, Journey provides just that program, but it isn't magic. It's practical and simple to understand. It's implementable, right now. It doesn't require any special training to understand, and in the face of potential return on investment of time, it stands head and shoulders above all other ideas on the subject.
In Journey, you will find a model called "The Results Pyramid." To borrow a phrase, this model is profoundly simple and simply profound. Readers will find their thoughts leading to circumstances and situations that exemplify and validate the model without effort. The beauty of the model is that it helps leaders define their business case for change, as well as defining the path along which the organization must be aligned in order to achieve success.
Readers are introduced (or reintroduced for readers of Oz) to the best practices that actually define "The Steps to Accountability," See It, Own It, Solve It and Do It. It is these best practices that, when applied and practiced within an organization, will lead to success. Connors and Smith clearly define the path and the processes necessary to change an organizational culture.
The final section of the book deals with accelerating the culture change within the organization. It's no secret that certain activities will impede and others will accelerate any change. Connors and Smith promote the use of what they call, "Focused Feedback" to accelerate and achieve the desired changes. Leadership is the key and the entire organization needs to be enrolled.
In making my decision to delve into this book, several things are worthy of note. First, as I mentioned, I have dealt with senior leadership for several years and believe they know they don't have all the answers. I wanted to have another tool to give them. Second, I read a review by someone who was frustrated with the book because he felt it was merely a promotional piece for the authors to sell their consulting services. This intrigued me because I have yet to meet an author of business and leadership books (myself included) who didn't want to be contacted by their readers and hopefully create some business relationship between these readers and themselves.
Lastly, I read The Oz Principle when it was first published in 1994. I have yet to find another business book that created as deep a feeling about "the right thing to do" as Oz did for me. Journey To The Emerald City runs a very close second. Having been exposed to authors writing about accountability from T.J. Rodgers to Jack Welsh and back to Andrew Grove and the Marines and our service academies, I understand the subject quite well (both as a service academy graduate and as a consultant). This book is a must in today's business environment. The stories support and motivate. The process is direct and clearly defined.
If you have the least concern for how to evolve, grow and define your company's future success, Journey To The Emerald City is required reading.
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Many business books are a form of utopian literature and should be treated as such. Given this premise, one would think that a book with a title like "Journey to the Emerald City" would be a top-notch business book as it suggests the authors might have a certain awareness of this genre.
Unfortunately, this in not the case here. Instead, this is yet another entry in the "book as selling tool" sweepstakes. In this sub-genre of the business book, the book is the foot-in-the-door for selling consulting services. Little more than a powerpoint presentation fleshed out with the usual miscellaneous facts and figures, these books are short on everything but jargon. They offer middle managers cozy, self-evident insights and simplistic advice that most company employees find insulting or at least insipid. (Around our office, the charts in the first chapter that show "non-aligned" and "aligned" processes and goals are considered a fine example of this facile and fallacious sub-genre as they keenly demonstrate the obvious in the most obvious fashion possible.)
Business books are not known for their sense of humor, certainly, because as we all know, business is extraordinarily serious. Yet, lack of wit and self-awareness are not virtures either. Nor is the plodding purposefulness with which the authors describe their "innovative" approach, although again, they are clearly in good company in this genre.
A shame really, especially since clearly the publishers felt strongly enough about the book to spend some extra bucks on shiny green foil on the jacket. Then again, perhaps the title is more apt than I take it to be. Like in the Wizard of Oz, we find there is no wizard behind the flashy curtain and special effects, but rather the usual seller of snake oil.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gain a competitive Edge,
By A Customer
This review is from: Journey To Emerald City (Hardcover)
In Journey to the Emerald City, Connors and Smith present the principles that make organizational culture THE competitive edge for the 21st Century. They describe in useful, applicable, and concrete ways how to blast away boundaries, create ownership, and drive performance by creating a culture of accountability. Applying the process found in Journey will give any organization a competitive edge!
David Mathisen
Sr. Vice President & General Manager
Orbital Transportation Management Systems
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beguiling Title...,
By A Customer
For me, the authors wrote a solid "how to" book on developing a culture within an organization that gets results. Practical and easily understood approaches to fashioning cultural change for achieving results are presented point by point within the pages of this work. For example, several issues addressed are:
-exposing the fallacy of activities for the sake of activities with no appreciable results
-recognizing that every organization has a culture and how to transition that culture into one of effective accomplishment and results-oriented accountability at every level and with every member of the organization
-conveying an agenda on how to make that transition and sustain the new results-oriented culture
It is all here in understandable and ready-to-apply form. While the authors don't pretend that this work to change culture is simple or can be accomplished overnight, they do provide a very focused and forthright view of what is important to work on and maintain as progress is made.
If your organization could be achieving better results or needs to meet promised goals, this is an easy read that contains critical ideas, notions and concepts on how to get there fast.
5.0 out of 5 stars Begin the journey...,
By A Customer
Due to the recent successes and significant accomplishments of Orbital Transportation Management Systems (TMS), I want to provide you with an update on the cultural transition of TMS. In June 2001, TMS began the Journey to the Emerald City. What a process! The material and practical exercises led each of us to evaluate ourselves individually as well as how we related to each other. We ended with a renewed vigor and commitment to make TMS a world-class organization. And most importantly, as the organizations leaders, we were aligned around a new culture.
Well, here we are seven months later. Today we are a different organization. The organizational boundaries that prohibited our progress are gone. The indifference to one another's problems have been replaced with cross-functional ownership. The disparate views of how TMS works have been replaced with a set of TMS specific beliefs that guide our actions. And most importantly, we are aligned to hit our results.
2001 was the best year in the history of TMS since its inception. I can confidently say that without our cultural transition we would not have been as successful in hitting our financial goals for 2001.
David Mathisen
Vice President, General Manager
Orbital Transportation Management Systems
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Content, Don't Need Toto,
Roger E. Herman (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Journey To Emerald City (Hardcover)
In 1998, the authors wrote The Oz Principle around the concept that "an organization will perform at its highest potential if, and only if, each of its members assumes personal accountability for achieving its results." Thus, Conners and Smith emphasize a corporate culture that is based on personal accountability, with leaders, goals, tasks, teams, and every aspect of organizational life connected to that theme.
I will admit to being put off by the title and the cover. Wizard of Oz? Dorothy and her red shoes? The Cowardly Lion? Do I have time for fables and games? There are some mentions of Frank Baum's classic, some quotes, and some relationships like explaining that managers don't have magic. Overall, however, this book is a solid management book on changing organizational culture. And that's a vital issue for a lot of companies today.
The book is organized into three sections whose titles give good insight into the value and flow of the text: Understanding Company Culture, Shifting to a New Culture, and Accelerating Culture Change. The ten chapters explain the concepts and a process for moving forward in an organized, results-oriented fashion. The book is filled with practical approaches that can open a company to achievements that have been trapped inside by a dysfunctional culture. The key is accountability that starts at the top of the organization with an open and complete style of leadership. No games: communication.
The authors show us how to change the way people think and act. They show how to get people involved in a positive way so transformation can occur. Culture change is a journey, a journey that can be taken at an agonizingly slow pace, a normal flow (whatever that is), or moved to a higher level of velocity and enthusiasm. Graphics and an index enhance the book's value, which is far beyond the connection to the Oz story.
You'll learn from consultants who have "been there" and achieved results. The knowledge you gain will enable you to achieve some change in your organization based on what these men have learned and share in this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Accelerate the transition,
By A Customer
We were faced with the task of bringing two companies together and creating a common culture focused on results. We've been able to build a single orgranization--one team in terms of the way we think and act--in a very short period of time. Frankly, I didn't think it was possible to accomplish this transition in the timeframe in which we've been able to do it.
People are on board. They are excited, and they are focused on creating a culture of accountability. The process you offered is clearly laid out in your book, Journey to the Emerald City, and has had a profound and lasting impact on our organization.
I can highly recommend the Partners In Leadership process to any organization focused on accelerating the creation of a common culture where people are accountable to both think and act in the manner necessary to achieve results.
Joe Lima
Vice President, Operations
Guidant Corporation
Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Group
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read,
By A Customer
Journey to the Emerald City is a call to action and a significant help in setting a framework for team actions that produce more effective results. Each of us need to be reminded that the actions we take to get results are based on our experiences and beliefs and that changing those beliefs, although very hard, can greatly influence our results in business and personal life. Journey to the Emerald City is a "must read" for anyone looking to create greater effectiveness in their organization.
John Bent
Amgen, Inc.
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book!,
This review is from: Journey To Emerald City (Hardcover)
An Excellent Book.. A must for all the mangers in any organisation.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers offseason continues on and with the Super Bowl now behind us we too will continue on now with our breakdown of the free agents as we inch closer towards the start of free agency. Next up on the list of unrestricted free agents is veteran long snapper Greg Warren.
Player: Greg Warren
Position: Long Snapper
Experience: 8 Years
Free Agent Status: Unrestricted
2012 Salary Cap Hit: $925,000
2012 Season Breakdown: Warren played his eighth season for Steelers in 2012 and it was the final year of his two-year contract that he signed prior to the 2011 season. The Steelers once again brought in competition for Warren during training camp this past season in the form of Matt Katula, but he was released just prior to the start of the regular season.
2012 was not perfect for Warren as he and safety Ryan Mundy had assignment issues in the Week 6 game against the Tennessee Titans that led to a blocked punt up the middle and deep in the Steelers own end. The Titans scored just two plays later. Warren also had a bad snap on a missed 24 yard field goal attempt by kicker Shaun Suisham in the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals that proved to be very costly being as the Steelers lost that game by 3 points.
Warren was credited with two special teams tackles in 2012 and had one missed tackle.
Free Agency Outlook: It is hard to guess whether or not Warren will return in 2013. The Steelers now have a new special teams coach in the form of Danny Smith, who had spent the last nine seasons with the Washington Redskins as their special teams coach. Warren doesn\'t have the best knees, but managed to make through a second straight season without having issues with them. Signing Warren to a one-year deal for $840,000 is an option, but not guaranteed to happen. The Steelers could decide to go younger and less expensive, but with that comes less experience. Even if Warren is re-signed, he will have competition once again in training camp. The Steelers will also likely add another long snapper to their offseason roster before even making a final decision on whether or not to bring back Warren. This is really a coin flip at this point and I am not leaning one way or another as to the ultimate outcome, so let\'s leave it at 50/50 chance that Warren will return for a ninth season.
Other 2012 Steelers Free Agent Player Analysis Charlie Batch – Unrestricted Free Agent Casey Hampton – Unrestricted Free Agent Plaxico Burress – Unrestricted Free Agent Larry Foote – Unrestricted Free Agent Byron Leftwich – Unrestricted Free Agent Will Allen – Unrestricted Free Agent Max Starks – Unrestricted Free Agent
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He's cheap and has tons of experience, he's worth the money….. but I do think they need to give Beachum some work at LS because he is apparently capable and has already worked there some at SMU and that would open up a roster spot if a backup OL can also be the Team long snapper, as opposed to designating a roster spot to a player that only plays LS
Warren has been solid for the most part, any one remember the James Harrison snap?
Still would be nice to have Beachum work at LS in training camp and some in practice.. for that exact reason
While LS can be an important position. For THAT much money they could have 2 players.
Yeah, I agree. If we didn't have problems with the salary cap it wouldn't be a big deal, but these are the types of moves the Steelers are going to need to make.
I think you have to have a dedicated long snapper instead of relying on a position player like Beachum. The benefit is that the 3 man team of kicker, holder(punter), and snapper can practice with no disruption to the team. I also agree with the posts above that you have to look for a younger guy given the cap situation.
surely that money can be spent on a more valuable position, any player could learn to long snap
I think that would be the only reason Beachum would learn to LS so he can be a emergency backup, he can't cover punts so I think they are better off with a normal snapper (just get one for 1/2 what they pay Warren)
From everything that I have heard from high school to NCAA players, long snapping is a difficult art to master, especially for punts. It requires enormous strength to launch the ball that far between your legs and then meet an oncoming rusher, and as we all know precision is absolutely expected. I would bet Warren is back in camp next year.
People dont appreciate the importance of the position. We expect every snap to be perfect and any mistake is atrocious, I think $840,000 would be a small price to pay for that much experience at LS … Its the money a player like Colon is making for hardly contributing on a yearly basis that is the problem or it's the $1.3million that will be paid to Sylvestor in tender amount for a player that hardly sees the field, except on ST (keep in mind we previously paid him around $490,000 per yr) or paying Justin King $715,000.. maybe I'm wrong about that one, maybe King has a great camp and makes the Team, who knows…. just thinking of the price of some of these players that do NOT contribute.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another side to the Bjork puzzle
I have been a fan of Bjork for aroun 8 years and really love and enjoy her music. I have to say that Vespertine is, for me, her best album! Admittedly it is a little difficult upon first hearing but that is only because you haven't heard the like of it before - not from Bjork or any other artist for that. It is very honest and intimate. You would almost think it a...
Published on 5 Sept. 2001 by firstname.lastname@example.com
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry! Vespertine sucks.
I really love Bjorks previous music, the soundtrack was beautifull. Vespertine is hard work to listen to. Not in a punk way just awkward, the Beta Band have done this style with so much focus. All the songs on this album are lacking the confidence she usually has, hiding behind fashionable production techniques is not the answer. Buy her previous albums, they are...
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another side to the Bjork puzzle,
firstname.lastname@example.com (Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
I have been a fan of Bjork for aroun 8 years and really love and enjoy her music. I have to say that Vespertine is, for me, her best album! Admittedly it is a little difficult upon first hearing but that is only because you haven't heard the like of it before - not from Bjork or any other artist for that. It is very honest and intimate. You would almost think it a diary full of personal thoughts and feelings (especially listening to 'Cocoon'). Bjork fans know that with her albums she tends to take a new and surprising route with each album and goes for a particular sound eg with the album 'Post', electronic sounds were the focus and 'Homogenic' focused on strings and voice. 'Vespertine' has real beautiful uplifting choir voice which gets quite lush in places as well as the electric harp and strings. Highlights include 'Unison', 'Pagan Poetry', 'Aurora' and 'Hidden Place' which stands out using noodle-like sounds against a choir. I think this is an excellent album and am really glad I have it. With each album Bjork does something new and this is a good addition to a collection or if you just want to hear something different.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars album of the year?,
By A Customer
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
Well there's little doubt in my mind this is the best album I've heard over the last year or two. (I would have dubbed it the album of the millenium but that would be a little pretentious.) On my first listening I was looking for the instantly accesible, catchy tunes, and there a few of those but repeated listenings kept increasing my appreciation of this album and in particular allowed me to enjoy it as an organic whole. Bjork has crafted something absolutely fascinating, music that allows us to share her own fascinations, whimsies, wonders and moods. Its hard to describe the impact of this intimacy. I can't think of a singer since Kate Bush who has acheived such depths in her music and who gives her immagination such free reign. I don't think everyone is going to respond to this album as I did, but I do think everyone should give it a try. Simply fabulous!
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars As Clear and Beautiful as Crystal ...,
G. Bowden "genejezkova" (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
Whether she liked it or not, "Dancer In The Dark" had cemented Björk's place in pop culture as a pioneer of the utmost order, as well as leading to the most questionable choice of dress in a singer's career ever with the infamous "swan" draped over her shoulders. After collecting accolades for both her music and her acting (among them two Golden Globe nominations and another nod for the Best Song Oscar), it would have been assumed by many that Björk would have come out firing on all cylinders with her next LP. Björk's mind, however, humbled by the success of "Dancer" and a newfound loving relationship with performance artist Matthew Barney, was on a different plane altogether. The result, "Vespertine", could easily be described as the stuff of dreams, featuring soundscapes and melodies unlike any to be found in her career.
The main difference between "Vespertine" and the albums that precede it lies directly in their environmental space. "Debut's" pop music exemplified the best of early '90s UK dance, whilst "Post" saw Björk travelling the world with many an eclectic collaborator, swinging wildly from the urban metropolis to the tropical rainforest. "Homogenic" represented a return to her nativeland with its raw geology and sweeping romanticism, whilst "SelmaSongs" used sounds directly from the film set itself to spark the character of Selma's musings into songs. "Vespertine" is very different because the environment explored here is Björk herself. Using the advances of Internet glitch-pop much like Radiohead did with "Kid A", Björk concocts epic pieces of music that beguilingly soar into the listener's consciousness. As strings and choirs cascade around beats that remain little more than indistinct scuttles and scratches, moments are reached that frequently rank as the most beautiful in Björk's career.
Björk's classical influence is engaged more than ever here. Briefly touched upon in the "Post" and indulged in far more with "Homogenic", Björk and trusted arrangers Guy Sigsworth and Vince Mendoza (who worked their fabulous wiles on the arrangements for "SelmaSongs" also) supply moments that border on the ethereal, aided substantially by the choice of choirs and Zeena Parkins on a resplendently beautiful harp. Meanwhile, the programming is subtle in the extreme; for the more boisterous songs, bass lines can be discerned, but for the most part the minutiae of the beats themselves (taken from shuffling cards, crushed ice and heavy breathing, amongst others) don't so much pin the song down rather allow them to breathe and give them texture. And they are all held together by Björk's luminous vocal, which has really never sounded so assured and graceful.
Another gracenote of "Vespertine's" is in the thematic strands that hold it together. Whereas "Debut" was sweet and mellow throughout with the odd dance break, "Post" was enjoyably all-over-the-place and "Homogenic" trudged malignantly through its destructive lava field, "Vespertine" manages to cover all aspects of Björk's new world without repetition or a discernible through line. All of the songs are concerned with love and carnality, from blissful first encounters ("Hidden Place") to whispered reassurances ("Undo"), from the inner sanctum of sexual harmony ("Cocoon") to the ambivalent exercising of perfunctory lust ("Harm Of Will"). It is without doubt Björk's most sexually explicit album, but inversely intimate rather than extrovertly porny and raunchy (the light to "The Teaches Of Peaches's" dark, if you will). Her lyrics also suggest an evolution in content and character, highlights including "Unison" (an affectionate dig at Lars Von Trier) and "Pagan Poetry" (a celebration of an achingly secret love).
It must also rank as Björk's most collaborative album, as well as her most referential. Working with the likes of Marius De Vries, Matthew Herbert, Matmos and Zeena Parkins, she also has lyrics from esteemed literary luminaries E.E. Cummings and Sarah Kane, not to mention a typically disturbing piece from filmmaker Harmony Korine. That all of the work coalesces into a whole is testament to Björk's production skills, herself acting as sole producer on the majority of the songs on offer here. In a touching way, "Vespertine" has Björk come full circle from the sojourn she set out on with "Debut" in 1993 … "Vespertine" has the same amused, benevolent detachment of "Debut", but the knowledge and sage-like tone behind her voice and her soundscapes exhibit a maturity and poignancy that nestles the listener inside a glacial paradise. It's like listening to iceberg's melting away with love and warmth on a clear day and surely one of the most beautiful albums ever made. A shocking superlative, I know, but it really is that gorgeous …
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ice crystal beauty?,
J P V Guffogg (St Leonards, East Sussex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
Being new to Bjork, I wondered how I'd like this. I had only heard a few tracks from previous works (on a free promo CD in the Times!). There is a crystal clarity to this, a sparseness, yet with the lush sounds of harp, celeste and music box. Her voice is intimate and breathy, and again passionate and full-throated. She sure can sing, and even the obscure lyrics have meaning. I love the way she twists the meter round within the music, and the Icelandic accent adds to the interest. Some tracks - like "Aurora" just seem to soar away to the sky. I love it. But don't listen to it too often, as it could lose meaning - you have to listen properly to appreciate. I certainly will be buying her previous works too.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars quite simply the most stunning album,
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
this is without doubt one of the most sublime and beautiful albums ever recorded. Bjork is completely in control of an inner world view. The image rich lyrics, the fearlessness and intimacy of the vocals alongside the cutting edge electronica and lush orchestral arrangements show an artist who never fails to dare with every release.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep it in a Hidden Place,
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
Vespertine is by far Bjorks most ambitious work to date. From the bouncy pop of "Debut," to the Electronic, jazz influence of "Post," to the almost Techno/Classical theme (if there is such a thing) of "Homogenic" to the soothing electronic take on chamber music of "Vespertine." And it's a real corker.
The theme is that of "An album that sounded like it was made while someone was cooking pasta," as Bjork recently put it. It's a swirling, cosmic album of gothic imagery and dreamscapes; soothing choir voices interweave harps and electronic blips and deep bass-lines. Bjorks distinct voice as always sounds so natural and unfiltered; this carries the album along beautifully.
Stand out tracks include "Hidden Place" (the first single), "It's Not Up To You," "Undo," "Pagan Poetry" and "Unison." "Harm Of Will" being my personal favourite. The highly textured soundscapes are layered beautifully throughout, showing thoughtful production. Much of the rhythmic blips, squeaks and taps, courtesy of Matmos are much more understated here than in any other of Bjorks solo workings. The overall melody too is far less unforgiving from that of her previous working "Homogenic." The album soothes, it lulls, calms and uplifts. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, her finest work to date and deserves a place in any true music fans collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Feeling like Winter,
By A Customer
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
I have nothing more to add to the already exsisting reviews but to give my nod of agreemnt. She has done some wonderful songs and they are soothing..very much like a "Vesper" like evening..in Winter. As Winter is my favorite time of the year..I was happy to hear these songs. They all have a "Wintery" feeling..you can see the snow and ice outside of your window..from your house..while you are inside wrapped in a blanket drinking hot chocolate. To simply say..this may not be the Bjork album for everyone..some will be surprised at the mellowness of it..compaired to her other works. So, wrap up in a blanket and let Bjork sing you to sleep with her soft voice, music box and fairy tale like songs....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuously Ethereal,
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
Vespertine is not quite like Bjork's earlier albums (Debut, Homogenic, Post). Its lush orchestration and heavenly choirs take her to a new level. It takes a while to appreciate, but is now my absolute favourite. The Bjork voice is as fresh and the lyrics are as quirky as ever - who else could come up with "Now I have been slightly shy / But I can smell a pinch of hope"? Pure poetry! From the opening track "Hidden Place" to the gorgeous "Unison", this is music at its most ethereal and sublime.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Undo' your doubts and be in 'Unison' with Björk's world...,
This review is from: Vespertine (Audio CD)
This is the first review I've written for Amazon. Yes, Björk's album 'Vespertine' has made me feel so good that I was forced me to voice an opinion and dare I say, 'Vespertine' is probably the most beautiful album I've listened to. There, I've said it. Already owning all of Björk's previous solo albums (not to mention her work with 'The Sugarcubes') I was at first dubious as to buying her latest album for reasons unknown to myself. Let me tell you that on purchase these doubts have been wholly obliterated.
If you too have experienced Björk's previous work this album may come as a shock to begin with, it being like none of her past albums, this being true of every new Björk release in fact. In 'Vespertine' Björk experiments with electronic beats arranging them alongside the harp of Zeena Parkins and stirring orchestral and choral flourishes. The sound manages to sound organic and personal even with these computerised electronic beats. As mentioned in other reviews the overall tone seems wintry. Not the harshness of winter though, the crisp iciness, the beauty in nature, the sparkle and shine. Maybe the fact that winter is my favourite time of year makes me like this record more than I should. I guess this new sound can be summed up in 'It's Not Up to You', the squelchy, dripping electronic sounds set against the uplifting strings and choir in the chorus. All of the tracks are rich with sound, truly alive. It will take you many listens to fully appreciate the full undercurrent of every last sound put into each song.
This is on the whole a far more mellow set of songs than perhaps you are used to with Björk. You will find nothing like 'Pluto' or 'Enjoy' here, yet this mellowness far from taking emotion away from her songs in fact makes them extremely intimate. Good examples of this are 'Pagan Poetry' where a seeming multitude of 'Björks' repeat "She loves him..." and 'Cocoon', a deeply intimate account of a new love set against an experimental electronic beat that sounds (to me) like a spider tip-toeing across a glass floor. Fantastic. Intrigued yet?
Björk also uses her voice in new ways, a breathy, drawn out, beautiful tone, again increasing intimacy. This new sound is showcased in songs such as 'An Echo, a Stain'. The songs themselves also seem more drawn out (in a good way) such as the wonderful end song 'Unison'. On 'Undo' (as in the past in songs such as 'Possibly Maybe') Björk appears to be just thinking aloud. Björk's voice was always unique but somehow on 'Vespertine' she manages to bring it up to the next level.
In order to sound unbiased I'll try to fault Björk although this is totally against my nature. The only low point in the album would be 'Sun in My Mouth' which I don't dislike or skip but just not listen to as attentively as on the other tracks. Oh, and I wish I knew what was going on in 'Heirloom'. I honestly like the song but unfortunately can't appreciate the lyrics as I'm confused as to what they mean exactly. I think personally that maybe it's just supposed to be abstract journey (which Björk has done before in say 'Headphones') and just part of the 'dream' she is experiencing. I definitely enjoy it on this level. I wonder where the title links in though? I would love it someone told me the real meaning (if there is one that is). As you can see these are minor points and negligible when looking at the album as a whole. The album still feels cohesive, maybe not as much as 'Homogenic' but still it can be listened to as a collective piece.
In my personal opinion 'Vespertine' is one of the best albums of Björk's career, easily rivalling the equally brilliant 'Homogenic'. I cannot pick a single track as a favourite but highlights include 'Cocoon', 'It's Not Up to You', 'Pagan Poetry', 'Aurora', 'An Echo, a Stain' and 'Unison'. That's most of the album! See what I mean. Not only is the album fantastic, the B-Sides are worthy of inclusion in the final version themselves. I recommend anyone that has enjoyed 'Vespertine' to check out 'Our Hands' especially (Released as a single itself from her 'Greatest Hits' under the title 'It's in Our Hands') but also 'Generous Palmstroke', 'Verandi', 'Foot Soldier', 'Mother Heroic', 'Domestica' and 'Amphibian' (featured on the 'Being John Malkovic' soundtrack) to gain an even fuller 'Vespertine' experience. The DVD of Björk singing live at the Royal Opera House in London is also recommended if you still can't satisfy any Björk craving. 'Vespertine' must, however, be appreciated in it's own way as is the same with all of her work. Björk matures with every album; 'Vespertine' is the sure work of a woman. If you're a fully proven anti-Björk demonstrator then this album won't change your opinions, but lovers of Björk won't mind as they will know what a treat they're missing. It makes you feel proud to own this album wanting to keep these special little gems all to yourself. I fully recommend 'Vespertine' to anyone who has been intrigued by this review in any way, even those who have never bought a Björk album before, this is an excellent place to start a collection. Although I have most likely overemphasised a little during this brief overview I guess I just have a strong bond with this album. I always identify with Björk as strange as that sounds, her songs discussing withdrawal, the need for a 'Hidden Place'. I have given this album 5 stars but in reality I feel it is a 4 and a half star effort. Maybe not true unsurpassed genius but pretty close. If you do buy 'Vespertine' I'm sure you'll end up as I feel now, regretting the time it took you to discover such a beautiful, uplifting and living piece of work.
Note: The version I bought seems to differ from the one on sale here at Amazon. 'Sun in My Mouth' has been replaced by 'Generous Palmstroke', which I think personally is a pretty good deal on the publics' part. If you like the song I recommend you seek down the live version from the 'Family Tree' collection, it's amazing and I think maybe even surpasses the original.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars vespertine...indeed...,
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I don't know why I originally bought this album. I'm not a huge bjork fan, I have a few albums, but I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan. I read somewhere that this album is for people who sometimes like to stay in their house and just listen to music, and generally just do nothing. I saw this as a call to arms. I also read that this record had been influenced quite a lot by a lot of WARP releases, again another reason to buy it. I'm not disappointed by what I got, instead i'm silently ecstatic, the exact way I think bjork wants listeners to feel with this album. The sounds on this album are soft, electro sounds coupled brilliantly with bjork's wholly unique voice which sometimes can't contain the emotion she's trying to express (pagan poetry). This album also features a lot of backing and intense vocals which can be heard on tracks such as 'hidden place' or 'it's not up to you'. If you're expecting something you can dance to or sing-along to, you'll be justifiably disappointed. If you're looking for something truly beautiful that will take you somewhere else...this album is highly recommended.
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Alfardan Motors, the official importer of Ferrari vehicles in Oman, yesterday launched the Ferrari 458 Speciale – the most powerful and technologically advanced naturally aspirated V8 Berlinetta in the illustrious marque's history. The 458 Speciale was launched at an exclusive ceremony organized by Alfardan Motors at the Ferrari Showroom in Al Azaiba.
Ferrari's core ethos is to deliver extreme technological innovation and performance based on leading edge research, and with the latest 458 Speciale, the new model has yielded powertrain, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advances that transform an already exceptional 458 Italia into a car genuinely worthy of the "Speciale" moniker. The result is a completely new, uncompromising, streamlined sports car concept.
Commenting on the launch of the Speciale, Mohamed Kandeel, General Manager of Alfardan Motors said, "The 458 Speciale is the ultimate expression of the V8 range from Ferrari and a natural progression of the Ferrari product line. The 458 Speciale is the very essence of what a Ferrari is, with sleek lines, advanced aerodynamics and power that can translates to outstanding track times with ease. This is a car like no other, one that brings another level of sophisticated design ethos, extreme technologies and ultimate power."
Flanked in the Maranello marque's range by the multi-award-winning 458 Italia and 458 Spider, the new mid-rear-engine V8 berlinetta was designed to boost both performance and driving emotion to unprecedented levels, yet simultaneously guarantee smooth, effortless control in all kinds of situations.
Having lavished meticulous attention on the power unit that was named "Best Performance Engine" at the International Engine of the Year Awards for two consecutive years, Ferrari has now built its most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever (605 cv) with an extraordinary specific power output of 135 cv/l , the highest ever achieved by a road-going naturally aspirated engine.
Thanks to an equally exceptional weight/power ratio of just 2.13 kg/cv, the 458 Speciale can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.0s (0-200 km/h in 9.1s) and also clocked a lap time of just 1'23″5 at the Fiorano Circuit.
Aerodynamic requirements guided the work of the Ferrari Styling Centre, which led the project in cooperation with Pininfarina, to sculpt the car's forms to ensure they were more performance-oriented than ever. The most notable features in this sense are the front and rear movable aerodynamics which balance downforce and cut drag, thus helping make the 458 Speciale the most aerodynamically efficient range production car in Ferrari history (E Index of 1.5). Many of the sophisticated design and engineering solutions unique to the 458 Speciale are being applied for the very first time ever in a road legal car, including its advanced active aerodynamics, and will become a standard feature on all new Ferraris in the future.
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One of the most innovative abilities of the 458 Speciale is the Side Slip angle Control system (SSC) which makes it easier to achieve car control on the limit, thereby greatly improving driving emotions and responsive handling. Thanks to the development of an accurate new algorithm, the SSC system performs instant-to-instant analysis of the car's side slip, comparing it with the target value and then optimising both torque management (via integration with F1-Trac traction control) and torque distribution between the two wheels (via integration with the E-Diff electronic differential).
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The Ferrari 458 Speciale is now available for sale from Alfardan Motors. For more information on the car please visit the Ferrari Showroom in Al Azaiba.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by KyLiz Friendly Environment We experienced great customer service throughout the process from calling in to make reservation to checking out of the room. Very well trained Staff. They were very helpful and genuine. Room was clean. The location was walking friendly to restaurants and shops. Parking was pricey though, but understandable, since it is closed by to Disneyland. Overall, we had a nice stay. July 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by mstigerlily Best deal in the area! We have stayed here several times. They do charge a deposit on your card, which is released. They do charge a small fee for parking, for internet and for the shuttle, but that is typical of Disney area hotels. But this hotel is clean, spacious and staff if helpful. Shuttle is convenient. Free bfast and snacks in the lounge are decent. Club lounge is very nice. We always have a great time when we stay here. But the best thing is, this hotel is about 3000 Starpoints cheaper than all other comparable Sheraton hotels in Southern California. I hope it stays that way. July 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Connie60 sbtraveler Great hotel! comfortable,spacious,clean,fabulous staff!! July 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kevinsac Very small room First time at this hotel. Arrived at 9:00 pm, left at 7:15 am. Facilities were fine, but as a PLAT member on the Club Floor, I was surprised at the small size of the room. One night was fine, but I'd get claustrophobic if I had to stay two or more nights. July 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Judy28 Comfort of bed The beds are nice and very comfortable. June 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ilovetink Family vacation with kids Stayed for 2 nights to visit Disneyland, had 2 of my grandchildren with us. Staff was friendly & room was clean & comfortable. We didn't use the shuttle or pool so I can't comment on that.. Parking was not adequate,we had difficulty finding a parking space and had to use the valet parking after coming in late at night.. I do not think that guests should have to pay for parking. Maybe this could be a benefit of being a Gold or Platinum member. They did originally bill us twice for parking but they did take care of it immediately. They also put a $50 hold on our credit card & I had to call twice after checking out to get it credited. Overall I would strongly recommend this hotel. June 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by CheepsAZ Great hotel in the Disneyland area The hotel was great, except for the fact that our room was a bit dusty and remained dusty during our entire stay. We also decided to keep our towels and save some water but one day we ended up with 3 towels for 4 people and the next no bath math… other than that, this is a great place to stay. The shuttle service was great! We will definitely return. June 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Connie60 Connie 60 Best Starwood accomodations in Anaheim June 24, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Vacationer2013CA Sheraton Anaheim Hotel is a no frills hotel. I got what I paid for. Only used room to sleep and clean up during our family vacation. It is away from Disneyland, that I liked. Many visitors come here so don't expect anything new. Those that think you should have new furniture, carpet, bedding, etc. grow up. It's a well used, average hotel. I paid for a bed and bathroom, not for entertainment. If you are looking for a home away from home, go elsewhere. This is a hotel! Staff is great and attentive. Then again, I'm not constantly asking for something from them. Parking can be tough, but anything down the main strip is the same. Will stay again since it meet my expectations. June 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rocktroll2 Hotel was perfect for a father's day baseball weekend! Stayed for the weekend to catch a few Angel's games. Had a great time and the hotel was clean and exceeded my expectations. June 17, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kyle13 Stay was okay Stayed two nights with our family. Staffs were nice. Room was clean. The bathtub was not draining well. I was offered for green choice in return of 500 starpoints. I was told that I should not use their $5 coupon to get the points, but I still did not get the points after 10 days of stay. June 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BDC23 Great Place I stayed here because I had business close to it and I will definitely do it again. It's actually quiet which is shocking considering how close you are to Disneyland. The staff is nice, it's extremely clean and well kept. Take my advice and stay at this hotel and your time with me will not be ill-spent my friends. June 17, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by MikeG wrong room booked a double bed room, but they gave us a one bed room. June 16, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by NealZ Hopefully the promised improvements are coming I have stayed at this property about 7 or 8 times over the last 18 months, and have recommended it to others as well. The facility is modern, and the amenities were decent. While it isn't a luxury property (nor is it billed as a luxury property), it has always been the perfect business hotel for a night or two when I need to be in that area. This particular stay revealed many problems. Check-in was bad. I didn't get my Platinum upgrade, and until I reminded the check-in clerk that I am a Platinum member, he seemed unaware of this fact. And when I showed him that the real time SPG iPhone app showed club level availability, he attributed that to the company's practice of overselling. (It was already 10pm, so I don't know how many more rooms they were planning to "oversell" for that night). At my request, I was given club level access and they did (eventually) send a refrigerator to my regular room (one of the major differences between a standard and a club level room). The hallways smelled, the carpet in my room was stained, the club lounge was dirty and had not been restocked with basic amenities like bottled water, and I got stuck in the elevator. And in the morning, no newspaper was delivered to my door. I tweeted @SPG and they did respond quickly. I was contacted by a manager first thing in the morning, and the manager did seem genuinely interested in my concerns. She promised to look into things and offered to handle any of my future reservations personally. Because I have had many good stays at this property, I will take this instance as an aberration, and will likely give them another chance, especially since this hotel is very convenient for me when I do my business down in that area (which is becoming more and more frequent). If I had to rate the hotel based solely on this one experience, it would be a "fail." But I am hopeful that the new management will make the necessary changes and will address some of the issues that come with a property that is no longer brand new. June 15, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by HabitualTraveler Avoid it like the plague I've stayed in a sheraton property every week this year and this was by far the worst experience I've had. While we were not attending the resorts, we thought the location would make this hotel more suitable for traveling with kids - it wasn't. There was a shuttle to the resorts, but the waiting area was always full of sour faced people sitting near the waste bins. Parking at the hotel -even for gold members - costs more than parking at the disneyland garage, so there's no real value added by the shuttle. The hotel was recently remodeled, but poorly executed; for example, the floor below rhe carpet is uneven with abrupt surface changes of an inch. The wardrobe provided as a closet was not tall enough to hang clothes and the ironing board was half the size of other Sheraton properties. The "heated" pool was heated to about 68 degrees one day and 80 degrees the next. The staff was cheerful, laughing and joking one with another; but they were very inatentive to patrons. I waited several minutes to check out while employees milled about the front desk without helping anyone. June 15, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by CanuckTraveler Fresh and new Aside from being the furthest Sheraton from Disneyland this hotel is clean and new. Rooms are comfortable and just what you needs. No frills budget hotel but has everything you need. June 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kennmr2 Sheraton Anaheim This is an excellent hotel to stay. Very updated decor, nice, friendly, and helpful staff. Parking is a little challenging duriing peak hours but other than that.... 4.5 stars! June 5, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ConditionOne Great Sheraton! This is a solid Sheraton in Orange County. All the rooms are new and clean; not tired at all. Looking at the floor plan, rooms x01-x10 and x50-x56 are noticeably larger rooms, with walk-in showers. The other rooms are noticeably smaller with bathtubs. The desk is large, with plenty of room to put your computer and other things. Power ports are easily accessible via a port on top of the desk. The Club Lounge floor is accessible by elevator only via Keycard. The Lounge has a solid breakfast in the mornings – scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, fruit, and pastries. Afternoon snacks are nowhere as good though – a vegetable tray, cheese and crackers, and one hot dish (pasta, mini bean and cheese burritos, etc). However, if you see chicken tamales, grab a large plate! Those were the best I've had in a long time! Soft drinks are available throughout the day in the fridge. The Lounge is open on weekends, and the staff are really friendly and helpful. The front desk staff always greeted me as I was leaving the lobby in the mornings. The room service menu is the same as the restaurant. Unfortunately, the quality and taste is that of cafeteria food. Not great, but not bad either. But definitely up to restaurant standards, unless they decide to add Mexican food options. The gym is a decent size, and is kept very clean (probably because it's never used). Plenty of treadmills and ellipticals. Dumbbells and one weight machine are also available. Parking is $12/day, and you need to swipe your key card to get in and out of the parking lot. Shuttle to Disneyland is $3/day. If it weren't for the mediocre food (aside from the tamales), I'd actually give this hotel 5 stars! Also, keep in mind that there are more tourists than businessmen at this hotel. So expect lots of kids/noise, especially on the weekends. Rooms on the Club level will help insulate some of that though, but Club Rooms are popular with families too. June 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Flyingtailor Nice little hotel Never stayed here but was pleasantly surprised. I had great service my room was large with a nice size bathroom and great shower. Came in late and left early but if your going to Disney or have business in the area great hotel to stay at. June 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kristin1229 Staff was wonderful! The staff at this hotel was awesome and very accommodating. They made sure we had a crib and adjoining rooms as requested. Check-in and out was fast and easy. The rooms were very clean and new. The shuttle was convenient for Disneyland and wasn't very crowded. The pick-up times worked well for us too. June 3, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by jenn House Keeping Please Stayed for Memorial Day weekend. We got a room on the second floor, and the entire floor smelled like a mix of Mexican and Indian food. Worse was when we got to our room; our room was a complete mess. Obviously house keeping hasn't touched the room, and it was well over the check in time. Front desk ended up giving us a new room on a different floor. We thought we could finally rest after a long trip, but the sheets were ALL stained and had random pieces of hair. From the comforter, to the sheets, and the pillowcases. Gross! We called house keeping to change out the entire bedding completely. Next day after a long visit to DIsneyland we arrived back to our room around 11pm and our room was completely untouched. Towels and bedding was exactly where we left them. Front desk excuse was that we probably left the do not disturb sign on the door, but we honestly never touched that sign. House keeping just ended up giving us two towels and left. My family and I have stayed here a few times before and it was always a pleasant stay, but after this experience I don't believe I'll ever come back. May 28, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Steven62 Worst of 3 Sheraton's near Disneyland Ever since check in I have not felt overly welcome as a Platinum guest, no rooms on club floor, only connecting ones left on lower level, no recognition by staff. Evening snacks in SPG lounge were VERY poor, attended did not say a word, no drinks, help yourself to a water or pop he said, really looking forward to breakfast - and here for 2 nights - wow! May 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Connie60 SB Traveling Sales Woman This property is the best property of the three Starwood properties in the Anaheim area. Modern spacious rooms, lovely pool area,and restaurant coupled with fantastic employees at every turn. Would recommend highly to anyone traveling to Anaheim. May 20, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by RickM Not able to provide any perks to Platinum customers I've stayed in this hotel several times due to proximity to my client. 2 out of 3 times, they were unable to provide me with club level rooms. No late checkouts either. Location is good, hotel is clean, and staff is nice. May 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Laurie Very happy here Friendly service. check in very easy, room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. May 20, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Traveler32 Dirty Room Sheets were dirty and housekeeping was unavailable. May 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by emdee86 great service maricela at the desk was very friendly and quick to check us in. Hotel itself was great, room was ready and the bathroom shower was awesome compared to other properties that have a curtain. May 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shawnmom Few Bumps Have stayed here several times this year and the troubles increase each time. Staff is always very friendly and ready to help but unfortunately I have to keep asking for things. Regarding the room, carpets this time were horrible (stained) and things were just sort of dusty. Otherwise, beds were clean and bathroom was clean which is really most important to me. My card key wouldn't work in the gate until the last day. Had to keep buzzing in and getting card re-programmed. Card also didn't work on the room once. Had to go back down and get reprogrammed. Didn't have a room service binder in the room so tried to ask housekeeping (who are very obnoxiously disruptive with their 8:30 am knocking all around the hallway). They didn't understand and gave us the pre-order breakfast door hanger instead. Had to call to get a full menu brought up. Ordered breakfast for two. Only got one set of silverware and no toast that was part of the order. Was quite a lot of work to get breakfast. I really enjoy this hotel and understand that it is close to Disneyland so hard to keep in tip-top shape but the last two times I have had annoying little problems. Last visit I had two nights on points and paid for one night. On the third morning I was called by the front desk (very early in the morning) asking why I hadn't checked out the day before. I can't ever sleep in here because housekeeping starts knocking at 8:00 a.m. and then the room cleaning starts and you can hear everything. (then the kids start up and down the hall...but that isn't your fault) Not much you can do about the sound levels but would be nice if they didn't start so early. Overall value for the points is good (3,000 for a free night is excellent) but the little hiccups keep adding up. Also, I don't believe that I was awarded the 500 points per day for not having housekeeping come in for the first two days. I'll probably have to call for that... May 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lydia50 Great place to stay in the area Don't have to be going to Disneyland to enjoy this place. I was there for business and the staff are wonderful. They treat you with respect and are very helpful. I noticed a difference since the last time I stayed (about 2 years ago). It appears that they are very service oriented which is great trait in this business. I would definitely come back again and recommend it. May 8, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by smw9276 Great For a Quick Stay I stayed here for a convention that was taking place in the hotel. It was much nicer than I expected, and I would stay there again for business in a heartbeat. The only thing I didn't like was my room had no bathtub, but other than that, everything was really good. Staff were friendly and accommodating, the rooms were clean and comfy. May 7, 2013