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Perfect 4 Executives/ProfessionalsUnited States, Texas, Austin
About This Listing
A large, affordable 3/2 oasis close to everything, surrounded by smaller condos and tiny expensive rooms in the major hotels. Perfect for conventioneers, business trips, Formula 1, ACL, SXSW, or just a leisure visit to the wonderful city of Austin.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Central heating or a heater in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
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Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
This condo was featured in a business travel article in the New York Times on October 7, 2014 and on NBC's Today Show the following day...
This is not a mirage!
A large, affordable oasis close to everything, surrounded by smaller condos and tiny expensive hotel rooms. Perfect for conventioneers, business trips, Formula 1, ACL, SXSW, or just a leisure visit to the wonderful city of Austin. (Please note that bookings during the Formula 1 week require a minimum 5-night stay rather than the normal 2-night minimum.)
Newly furnished and well appointed with lots of amenities… This condo has a beautiful granite/stainless kitchen, wet bar, cable TV, free WiFi, pool, gated building, secured parking, and much more.
Lots of room… This is a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom condo with 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds (all plush real pillowtop mattresses). Air mattresses are available upon request. The breakfast bar and 4-top table make a great spot to fire up the laptop and take advantage of the rock-solid WiFi.
Nothing beats the location… One block from the Austin Convention Centerr, 2 blocks from Congress Avenue, 2 blocks from the historic 6th Street entertainment district, surrounded by countless fantastic restaurants within easy walking distance, Starbucks and a sportsbar across the street, 1 block from the Metro Rail, and 4 blocks from the Lady Bird Lake hike and bike jogging trail. The Four Seasons, Driskill, Hilton, Marriott, Omni, and Radison hotels are all nearby.
So many activities nearby… canoe on Lady Bird Lake, catch your favorite band at one of the many great music venues, taste a local brew, tour the Capitol, watch a local comedy show, get mesmerized by the famous Austin bats, shop 'til you drop, explore The University of Texas campus, tour one of the many museums, catch a flick at the IMAX…
Please send an email inquiring about availability before you try to book.
*A Walking score of 97 out of 100
*Single secure parking available. Paid parking on street or in nearby garages after first car.
*The pre-arrival packet (including complete directions and check-in instructions) will be emailed to guests 5 days prior to check-in.
* Officially licensed by the City of Austin. Be cautious of places that are not licensed.
If you are not finding availability for your dates, are wanting to be outside of downtown, or would like a little more space, please consider my other listing. It is a 3/2 house a few blocks north of downtown yet still close to all of the fun. You can view it by clicking on my profile and then selecting "Miracle On 37th St."
* Be respectful of residents/neighbors. Most are owners or long-term tenants. Noise complaints will not be tolerated.
* Smoking on balcony. No smoking indoors
* Please do not use the fireplace.
* If you have a vehicle, it must be parked in space # C4 or it is subject to towing.
* Tidy up prior to departure.
* Please load and start the dishwasher prior to departure. Leave the dishwasher door open slightly if the cycle finishes before departure.
* Upon departure, please adjust thermostat to 78 (A/C) or 68 (Heat), depending on outside climate.
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The apartment was perfect for us. Location is great , close to both six street and Rainey street. Steve was really helpful. Recommended!!!
Great location--very convenient to everything downtown. The apartment was very clean, the beds were really comfortable, and Steve was a great host and was very responsive to everything. The apartment had everything we needed and added to a great Austin weekend.
Steve's apartment was absolutely perfect for us! 3 nice sized bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have large beds and 1 of the bedrooms has 2 twin beds. There is one shared bathroom in the hallway and then another full bathroom in one of the bedrooms. Steve had the fridge stocked with bagels, cream cheese, orange juice and other items. Everything was clean and it was all very convenient. We were able to get into the building and into the apartment with a coded keypad. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone. We were attending a convention at the convention center which is literally next door. Plenty of great restaurants within a block or two.
The apartment comes as advertised and is very centrally located. It's a good value for the money. The unit is a little dark, with little natural light
The listing description was completely accurate, and the place could not have been in a better location! It was right downtown, completely walkable from everything. Steve was fantastic and super accommodating. Could not have asked for a better time in Austin! My friends and I hope to return soon.
Some of our family stayed at Steve's apartment while in Austin for our wedding weekend. They thought the place was clean and very nice and conveniently located within walking distance of most downtown attractions.
Steve promised a 5 star experience and delivered all 5 stars. What a place! The location alone is worth the stay. It truly located within walking distance of all things wonderful in downtown Austin. The inside of the apartment was great as well. All the beds were very comfortable. Steve provided bedding and towels for all the beds (four of us). The common area was very open and a great place to relax between outings. Also having two bathrooms with showers made life easier in the mornings when everyone was getting ready. Though we didnt use the kitchen that much it was nice having the option to put leftovers away in the fridge. If you have a group of people coming to Austin to check out the sites and night life you must stay at this place!
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About the Host, Steve
you only live once, so make the most of it. I have made the most of it living in Austin for the past 25 years. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My ideal travel destination is a beautiful warm beach.
Champions Sports Bar & RestaurantSportsbar directly across the street from the condoEast 4th Street Austin TX 78701
The DriskillHistoric Bar in the oldest Hotel in Austin which is rumored to be hauntedBrazos Street Austin TX 78701
Esther's FolliesHilarious local SNL-style comedy show which has been running for more than 30 years (Thu - Sat)East 6th Street Austin TX 78701
Four Seasons Hotel AustinIncredible Sunday brunchSan Jacinto Boulevard Austin TX 78701
Truluck'sDelicious local seafood and steak restaurant now open with a 2nd floor addedColorado Street Austin TX 78701
ACL LiveA great new venue showcasing popular artists just blocks awayAustin TX 78701
Lambert's BBQUpscale downtown BBQWest 2nd Street Austin TX 78701
Allens BootsPick up a pair of authentic Texas boots while you are in townSouth Congress Avenue Austin TX 78704-2496
The University of Texas at AustinDo a tour of the UT tower for a birdseye view of the cityUniversity Station Austin TX 78712
Hula HutLocal Tex-Mex with a polynesian twist with outdoor seating over the waterLake Austin Blvd Austin TX 78703


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Snagged this recipe from a copycat cookbook I saw at BJ's. I had to keep repeating it in my head over and over again on the way home. Well worth the mental effort, though. Not only is it good for the onions, but it makes a great sandwich spread, especially on turkey breast.
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- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
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- 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
- 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon oregano
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I used this for dipping Fried Dill Pickles and it was great. Tasted a lot like the sauce that the restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise used with their fried pickles (which of course always reminded me of the bloomin onion sauce). I didn't use exact measurements - just eyeballed it and tweaked it until it tasted just right. Also, I didn't have horseradish sauce so I used about two tsps of wasabi paste I had leftover in the fridge and it was a perfect substitute. Thanks for such an easy and tasty sauce Cluich!
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Aransas/Redfish Bays and northward - Deeper sections of Redish and Aransas bays held reds and trout during recent low tides. Also Morris and Cunnings Cut, South Bay and Big Slough have produced plenty of reds on shrimp or mullet and a few drum on shrimp. Trout have been along channels, drop-offs and the ICW with quarter-ounce Bass Assassins along the edges. A few redfish remain scattered in deeper sections of Estes Flats, mostly caught by drifters soft plastics while drifting the sand pockets. Deeper oyster reefs of Aransas, San Antonio and Copano bays held trout and a few reds this week with soft plastics and live shrimp.
Port Aransas - The Ship Channel edges held trout and reds this week. The jetties this week produced a mix of reds, sharks, drum, whiting, pompano, trout and a handful of flounder. The Mustang Island surf held redfish, whiting and pompano in clear water this week.. Horace Caldwell Pier reported whiting, sandtrout, reds and a few nighttime sharks. Call (361) 749-2828.
Gulf beachfront - Surf-fishing has been good wherever anglers find clear water. Redfish have been most common along the National Seashore with a few sharks caught this week. Pompano also are good in spots, but most are in the third gut. Driving is good and tides are low. At Bob Hall Pier, fishing was good this week. Mostly sharks, bull reds, nighttime flounder, pompano, whiting and sand trout were caught this week. The pier's bait & tackle shop is open 24/7. Microwavable food and drinks are available at the tackle shop. Call 949-8558 or check HYPERLINK http://www.bobhallpier.net www.bobhallpier.net or HYPERLINK http://www.corpusfishing.com www.corpusfishing.com.
Offshore - Seas were calmer this week and fishing has been good. Long trips have returned with yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna and sharks. Party boats and charters brought in mostly blackfin tuna, sharks, vermilion snapper, amberjack, kingfish and a few dorado.
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Coleto Creek - Hybrid bass were good at the Dike II discharge. Bass remain good on Carolina-rigged redbug worms in shallow creeks and coves at the north and south ends of the lake. Most fish were caught in submerged grass or along the outside edges of hydrilla. The warm-water discharge produced hybrids and catfish this week. Check out HYPERLINK http://www.coletocreekcabins.com www.coletocreekcabins.com.
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After the Battle is being 'de-listed' by Smiths because we are not prepared to pay them the huge up-front annual payment that they are now demanding to access their shelves. This so-called 'promotional fee' would be on top of their normal trade discount. If we agreed, it would only increase the cost of the magazine while giving Smiths more profit, and also be grossly unfair to the independent newsagents who have supported us for many years and who will still continue to sell After the Battle.
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In December 1943, an American four-star general was appointed to lead the huge operation — code-named 'Overlord' — which had been planned by Britain and the United States to defeat Germany. To that end, General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in London in January 1944 to establish his headquarters as Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF).
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Over the following months nearly 400 communiqués were released by SHAEF and these are reproduced in this book. They were designed mainly as a guide for the press covering battlefield activities, so descriptions of the horror, the suffering, and the destruction that go with each shell fired and each bomb dropped were purposely left to the scores of talented news and photo reporters nearer the action.
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ABSTRACT: A big step towards routine: The title synthesis provides of mannuronic acid alginate fragments featuring up to 12 cis-mannosidic linkages, in multi-milligram quantities (see scheme; Bn=benzyl, Lev=levulinoyl). Mannuronic acid building blocks were used in a second-generation carbohydrate synthesizer to secure the stereoselective introduction of the β-mannosidic bonds in a fully automated fashion.Angewandte Chemie International Edition 04/2012; 51(18):4393-6. DOI:10.1002/anie.201108744 · 11.34 Impact Factor
Article: Back Cover: Automated Solid-Phase Synthesis of β-Mannuronic Acid Alginates (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 18/2012)Angewandte Chemie International Edition 04/2012; 51(18). DOI:10.1002/anie.201201338 · 11.34 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Understanding the structure–function relationship of carbohydrates in biological systems is a major challenge. Such investigations require fast and reliable access to structurally-defined oligosaccharides. To date, oligosaccharide synthesis has been considered technically difficult and only parts of the synthetic process have been automated using solution and solid-phase techniques. Here, we describe a versatile platform integrating a new synthesis strategy and a fully-automated oligosaccharide synthesizer. Structurally diverse conjugation-ready oligosaccharides can be generated for the creation of glycoconjugates and microarrays. Biologically-significant oligosaccharides of increasing length, structural complexity, and chemical diversity were produced, including glycans found on the surfaces of pathogenic bacteria, and those with integral roles in inflammatory and immune responses.Chemical Science 04/2012; 3(5):1617-1622. DOI:10.1039/C2SC00940D · 8.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Die automatisierte Festphasensynthese von Oligomannuronsäurealginaten, Schlüssel‐Exopolysacchariden des opportunistischen Gram‐negativen Bakteriums Pseudomonas aeruginosa, gelang in einem vollautomatischen Kohlenhydrat‐Syntheseapparat durch den Einsatz von Mannuronsäure‐Bausteinen. G. A. van der Marel, J. D. C. Codée et al. beschreiben in der Zuschrift auf S. 4469 ff., wie Mannuronsäurealginat‐Fragmente mit bis zu 12 cis‐mannosidischen Verknüpfungen auf diese Art erhalten wurden.Angewandte Chemie 01/2012; 124(18). DOI:10.1002/ange.201201338
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ABSTRACT: Carbohydrate microarrays are essential tools to determine the biological function of glycans. Here, we analyze a glycan array by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) to gain a better understanding of the physicochemical properties of the individual spots and to improve carbohydrate microarray quality. The carbohydrate microarray is prepared by piezo printing of thiol-terminated sugars onto a maleimide functionalized glass slide. The hyperspectral ToF-SIMS imaging data are analyzed by multivariate curve resolution (MCR) to discern secondary ions from regions of the array containing saccharide, linker, salts from the printing buffer, and the background linker chemistry. Analysis of secondary ions from the linker common to all of the sugar molecules employed reveals a relatively uniform distribution of the sugars within the spots formed from solutions with saccharide concentration of 0.4 mM and less, whereas a doughnut shape is often formed at higher-concentration solutions. A detailed analysis of individual spots reveals that in the larger spots the phosphate buffered saline (PBS) salts are heterogeneously distributed, apparently resulting in saccharide concentrated at the rim of the spots. A model of spot formation from the evaporating sessile drop is proposed to explain these observations. Saccharide spot diameters increase with saccharide concentration due to a reduction in surface tension of the saccharide solution compared to PBS. The multivariate analytical partial least squares (PLS) technique identifies ions from the sugars that in the complex ToF-SIMS spectra correlate with the binding of galectin proteins.Langmuir 10/2010; 26(22):17143-55. DOI:10.1021/la1029933 · 4.38 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Galectins are a class of carbohydrate-binding proteins named for their galactose-binding preference and are involved in a host of processes ranging from homeostasis of organisms to immune responses. As a first step towards correlating the carbohydrate-binding preferences of the different galectins with their biological functions, we determined carbohydrate recognition fine-specificities of galectins with the aid of carbohydrate microarrays. A focused set of oligosaccharides considered relevant to galectins was prepared by chemical synthesis. Structure-activity relationships for galectin-sugar interactions were determined, and these helped in the establishment of redundant and specific galectin actions by comparison of binding preferences. Distinct glycosylations on the basic lactosyl motifs proved to be key to galectin binding regulation--and therefore galectin action--as either high-affinity ligands are produced or binding is blocked. High-affinity ligands such as the blood group antigens that presumably mediate particular functions were identified.ChemBioChem 07/2010; 11(11):1563-73. DOI:10.1002/cbic.201000020 · 3.06 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a "Full Text" option. The original article is trackable via the "References" option.ChemInform 04/2009; 40(16). DOI:10.1002/chin.200916241
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ABSTRACT: For automated oligosaccharide synthesis to impact glycobiology, synthetic access to most carbohydrates has to become efficient and routine. Methods to install "difficult" glycosidic linkages have to be established and incorporated into the overall synthetic concept. Described here is the first automated solid-phase synthesis of oligosaccharides containing the challenging beta-mannosidic linkage. Carboxybenzyl mannoside building blocks proved effective beta-mannosylation agents and resulted in excellent conversion and good to moderate selectivities. [(Triisopropylsilyl)oxy]-methyl ether (Tom), served as an orthogonal, minimally intrusive, and readily cleavable protecting group for the elongation of the C3 position of mannose. The desired oligosaccharide products were readily separated from by-products containing unwanted stereoisomers using reverse-phase HPLC. The methods described here expand the scope of carbohydrates currently accessible by automation as many oligosaccharides of biological interest contain beta-mannosidic linkages.Chemistry 02/2008; 14(13):3987-94. DOI:10.1002/chem.200701864 · 5.70 Impact Factor
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From: Triaka Smith
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Subject: THE END OF TERRORISTS
Science says, "for every action there is equal and opposite reaction" - the universal law of Cause and Effect - and spiritual wisdom teaches, "be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves" - the cosmic law of Karma. So the lesson is as follows....
ACTION/CAUSE - All forms of aggression and influence for material gain (natural resources etc.).
REACTION/EFFECT - Terror tactics.
"We are totally responsible for our every thought, word and deed while on earth, and karma, both positive and negative, ensures that we rebalance all the energy or matter we have disturbed" (Simon Peter Fuller).
The adoption of "fair negotiations for material gain" will be the end of terrorists as the world has experienced them in recent times.
In the Spirit of Aloha,
Triaka-Don Smith
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Stargazing from Light Filled BeautyUnited States, California, Ojai
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This design gem called Agave House is wrapped in windows and skylights. Sunlight is abundant, and guests feel privately perched with a view of mountain ranges, and lush foliage on all sides.
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Just up the trail which winds past the house and up over the "Pink Moment" bluffs, resplendent with local flora and fauna, crystal streams, and a natural climbing wall, is a Pilates studio offering world class massage in an outdoor setting.
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The house is restored with birch floors and walls, skylights, mirrors and windows to reflect the outdoors. Downstairs, glass doors open onto the private yard. It offers wifi, dishwasher, flat screen TV, washer/dryer and we can provide in house maid service upon request during your stay. The bathroom features a restored clawfoot tub, birch paneling, a skylight, which is great for star-gazing while soaking in an aromatic bath.
The bedding and mattress match top hotels, for an exquisite sleep beneath another skylight, and one more view of Montana sized stars, clear as diamonds due to the lack of city light.
The concept of the space is to offer a totally serene indoor/outdoor experience with all the luxury of good, comfortable design mixed with a really lovely collection of antiques and art, combined with a high tech environment to cater to those who must work while away from the city.
It is perfect for weekends or for the week to work in nature, near organic cuisine, Whole Foods style markets, world class spas, yoga, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and of course..surfing!
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Guests have access to the best hiking in Ojai right outside the front door, there are fresh oranges to pick from the tree on the property, mountain streams, pepper trees, a soccer field surrounded by the mountain range and generally the most gorgeous flora and fauna that Ojai has to offer. Please in the warmer months ( April-September) keep your dogs on a leash and tell kids to be vigilant as coyotes and rattlesnakes are part of the natural landscape and guests should be aware when hiking and with kids and dogs to remain vigilant when it is hot out. These critters don't want to interact with us but this mountain range is their home so we should be aware when enjoying its natural splendor!
Interaction with Guests
Guest can text me or call me at any time if they need something. I live in Los Angeles but my folks live on the property and are available for anything guests may need from extra firewood, to tea light candles. The key and a manual are left for you so if you don't want to see anyone, you have that option also. The property is one acre so complete privacy is available.
The Neighborhood
The East End of Ojai is the most gorgeous area in Ojai. It is a sought after respite for people from neighboring Los Angeles where vacation homes are kept, but is also one steeped with long time residents who will give a friendly wave to anyone who happens past on foot, bicycle or car. Low traffic, close to town, like mountains in Spain, or the South of France. It's exquisite by all standards of what paradise looks like. Flanked by two prep schools, students jogging and horseback riding are a frequent sight. It's a great place to unwind.
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There is a cute open air trolley car that picks up and let's off at Boccalis restaurant from the center of town which is a walk from the house. Drive is 3-5 minutes. Walk is about 45 minutes.
Other Things to Note
The house is the perfect balance of nature and town. Just far enough away to make one feel completely at peace. A massage and Pilates studio are a short walk up the trail, and hiking is at the front door. Because the house flanks a national forest, please be aware that indigenous California wildlife is part of the landscape. We advise that you keep your dog on a leash while outside of the fenced yard. Please in the warmer months tell kids to be vigilant as rattlesnakes are part of the natural landscape and guests should be aware when hiking and with kids and dogs to remain vigilant when it is hot out. These critters don't want to interact with us but this mountain range is their home so we should be aware when enjoying its natural splendor! Otherwise enjoy the utter gorgeousness! Incredible beaches are a 30 minute drive away and surfboards are available!
Please be sure to adhere to check-in/check-out times as we often are booked back to back and Kristy the housekeeper needs time to make the house sparkle:).
Please no smoking.
Please leave keys on counter upon departure.
Please leave all dishes in dishwasher and run it upon departure.
If you bring dogs prone to barking, please do not leave them unattended for long periods of time.
Please no electric musical instruments.
Please do not leave candles burning unattended.
Please remove excess traces of your pet inside and outside of the house upon departure.
No illegal drugs or substances please.
Enjoy your stay!
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Caitlin's home was true to the description--quaint, light-filled and full of amenities and charming touches. The neighborhood is a bit remote (note: on Google Maps it will show as on a Forest Rte, rather than McAndrew Road); it about 1 mile down the hill, and then another 3 miles to the main part of town. It makes more sense to do the 8-minute drive than to walk, particularly when hot. We enjoyed our time here!
This is the coolest house that I have ever been to! You are tucked away among the trees, there are windows and skylights everywhere, so it almost feels as if you are outside. There is kind of a hobbit/tree house/ Japanese/modern vibe going on. You can see the stars from the bed! Caitlin decorated this little house so beautifully, green plants everywhere you turn, and every detail is so well thought out. She provides everything that you need to be comfortable there, down to shampoo and kitchen supplies. We only stayed 1 night, but would love to come back and explore the nearby trail. Truly a unique and magical space.
Lovely house in a natural setting. We enjoyed taking short walks and were able to spend several hours looking at the sky.
Always a pleasure to come back to Agave House! This was our second time staying here and we couldn't have been happier. Can't wait for next time!
Located in a more secluded part of town - the Agave House offered exactly what I was looking for, a scenic, quiet and relaxing stay. The home was exactly as it is described, if not better and I really enjoyed looking at all of the details Caitlin has put into the home. I really appreciated the welcome binder she provides with all of the information of what to do in town and Caitlin's communication with you is great! I would definitely stay here again.
Staying here was like spending the night in a magical treehouse. There were so many personal touches (the linens, art, tiling, landscaping, etc) that makes this home so nice to stay in. My daughter and I have already referred several of our friends to stay here. It is in such a beautiful, serene spot and we hope to come back again! Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
We had such an amazing time in the Agave house! Caitlin was extremely helpful and our visit was completely hassle-free. She provided an incredibly detailed packet full of local menus, tips for spending time in the area, and information about the house. There was hardly reason to ever leave the house though- it's so gorgeous and filled with light from all the windows and skylights!
Perfect place for a romantic getaway weekend, it was truly wonderful!
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About the Host, Caitlin
Hello! I am a creative professional..illustrator, interior designer and brand consultant, living in Los Feliz, CA. I just co-founded my own business, a Design/Art House called Zoe Bios Creative. Our showroom is located in Silverlake CA, and we offer art and home furnishings. Although I love my LA neighborhood, it is great to keep my home in Ojai as a vacation rental so that I can escape to it from time to time to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, to hike, and to enjoy small town life..:). I love the idea of sharing my place and the experience of Ojai with others! It is truly a great place to both relax and/or work, and recharge. I have completely redesigned it to let in lots of light and veiws...I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do! Cheers! Caitlin


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Grand Parade
The entertainment kicks off at 9.30am with a 2,000-strong Grand Street Parade celebrating our creative community. The streets of Eastwood are transformed into a swirling sea of colour and sound featuring marching bands, community floats, street performers, dancers and the Festival's 'Sweetie Pie' mascot.
The best viewing points are on Rowe Street so follow the purple parade route on the Festival map and grab your spot early.
The 2014 Parade participants
The Marching Koalas
Regional band of dedicated young musicians from the Hunter Region.
City of Ryde Float
With Granny Smith, Sweetie Pie and Mega Bite.
Dance Generation Studios
Offers fun and challenging classes to keep you fit, while improving your dancing and hip hop abilities.
Mayor, MPs and Vintage Cars
Fabulous vintage cars transporting the newly elected City of Ryde mayor, Councillor Roy Maggio, local members of Parliament and The Weekly Times Festival Queen entrants.
JDance Performance Studio
Marsfield based performing arts school.
Starz TV
Catch the STARS on STARStv. Join the STARS community. Games and fun activities.
R.G. Music
Roseanna Gallo OAM of R G Music is hosting again this year's Granny Smith Singing Star Competition.
Castle Hill RSL Pipe Band
Operating for over 75 years with continual service to the community.
City of Ryde Waste Department
Ryde Maternity /Ryde Hospital
The Ryde Midwifery Group Practice and Mums at Ryde
Kate Liz School of Dance
Dance classes for children.
Eastwood Epping Branch Country Women's Association
Pop into the tea room at the Women's Rest Centre behind Eastwood Library for a cuppa and a chat.
Eastwood Public School
Eastwood Public School is proudly represented in the parade today by students, parents and teachers. Established in 1923, the school prioritieses the achievement of personal excellence, the development within all studetns of a ommitment to lifelong learning, ensuring all students have a genuine sense of belonging within the school community and an appreication of diversity.
Falun Dafa Association of NSW Inc
Ancient Chinese self-improvement practice for mind, body and spirit.
Zong De Chinese Dancing Group
Eastwood Uniting Church
Go along to the corner of Hillview and Lakeside Roads for free coffee, tea and cakes at Granny Smith.
Tzu Chi Australia
Tzu Chi is a Buddhist-based charity organization founded 49 years ago in Taiwan. It is a NGO accredited by the United Nations with branches in 50 countries.
Inspire Bellydance
Marist College Eastwood Band
The College Band is a large ensemble consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. They cover a wide range of musical styles.
Eastwood Chiinese Senior Citizens Club
Australian Air League
Band and marching team from members of the Epping, Hornsby, Five Dock and Manly squadrons.
City of Ryde Scouts Groups (Scouts Australia NSW)
You'll find sausage sizzles run by the Scouts throughout the Festival!
City of Ryde Girl Guides
Helping their communities and having fun.
Chinese Australian Baptist Church - West Ryde
Local church
Phoenix Beauty Group
Local Eastwood beauty service
Marsden High School
Culturally-diverse co-educational school.
Northern District Chinese Christian Church Sydney
North District Chinese Christian Church Sydney is a local community church based in North Epping. Our ministries and worships spread across 2 locations in North Epping and Marsfield(Epping Boys High School).
Young Life Ryde
Young Life Ryde is a dynamic youth ministry organisation that exists to bring confidence, resilience and values to our local high school young people. We serve locally in Marsden High and hold a weekly club at Ryde Uniting Church that is a fun and safe space for teens to connect with trained adult mentors. We also hold regular camps both locally and nationally and have a waterski program, Ski Mission that takes youth out for adventurous days on the water, wakeboarding and skiing.
Church of the Good Shepherd
The Church of the Good Shepherd-affectionately known as 'COGS', has been serving Ryde since 1985. They've been part of the Granny Smith Festival for almost as long! The Church meets every Sunday at 10am at the new community hall at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre.The theme for their float this year is Eternity, asking 'where will you spend your Eternity?' Drop by their stall today and have a chat about Eternity.
Ryde-Epping Greens
Ryde-Epping Greens - working for better planning; reneuable energy; public transport and caring for the environment and community.
Unions NSW
Unions NSW-Sydney supporting Ryde local community union alliance connecting people who live and work in the area.
Link Housing
Link Housing is the largest community housing provider on the North Shore. Link provides affordable housing to over 2000 people, many of whom live in Ryde and Eastwood. Link is committed to linking up their tenants to the wider community.
DefiniteLee Dance Performance Studios
DefiniteLee Dance Performance Studios is a dance studio in North Rocks offering ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop & contempory classes to boys & girls from 3-18 yrs of age. Our students achieve ihghly in all performances, competitions & ballet exams and have performed at interstate events such as Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.
Holmans Betta Eastwood
Holmans Betta Eastwood, local family business celebrating 50 years in Eastwood. Selling fridges, washers, TVs and electrical appliances.
Sydney Korean Womens Association
The Sydney Korean Women's Association is non-profit organisation that supports women (Korean & other nationalities) who are culturally and linguistically disadvantaged and it's their aim to empower them so in time they can support their families to interact successfully into Australian society.
Able Education
Able Education is a college specialising in English literature and Shakespeare
Ryde SES
The dedicated local volunteers of the State Emergency Service.
Eastwood Fire Brigade
They are there for us 24/7 and here at Granny Smith - unless they are needed out in the community!
NSW Mounted Police Force
The oldest continuous operational mounted unit in the world, older than both the London and Royal Canadian Mounted Police!
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Welcome to our current NUS Connect website. We are in the process of moving content to our new BETA website. We will be using both websites until July 2015. For more information and to give us feedback as we develop the new site visit this page.
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Trade union body, The Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and student group, NUS-USI, are today launching the first ever partnership of its kind in Northern Ireland between the trade union movement and student movement. The partnership will enable the two organisations to work collectively to create positive change on issues like education, equality matters, apprenticeships and workers' pay. The partnership is being launched at Queen's University Students' Union today.
Ahead of tomorrow's equal marriage rally in Belfast city centre, NUS-USI LGBT Officer Colin Chan has said Northern Ireland must follow the lead of Ireland and Britain and deliver marriage equality. He said that failure to create measures to implement marriage equality urgently could potentially damage Northern Ireland's chances of attracting jobs and companies to invest and do business here.
Following pressure from NUS-USI, on 10 June, the DEL Minister launched options for consultation on providing significantly increased support for postgraduate and part-time HE students.
Following the DEL Minister's launch of a consultation on financial arrangements for postgraduate and part-time students, NUS-USI President Rebecca Hall has said that any changes must robustly address the significant financial worries that exist for students in Northern Ireland.
Cynhaliodd Wise Cymru ei ail Gynhadledd Partneriaeth i Gymru flynyddol yng Nghastell-nedd ddydd Mercher 3 Mehefin.
Wise Wales held its second annual Partnership for Wales Conference in Neath on Wednesday 3 June.
We are delighted to inform you of our upcoming Students' Union Local events. These specially designed one-day events have been created to meet the needs of officers and staff in students' unions.
Malia Bouattia has been voted a winner of Media Diversified's #EightWomen awards.
It has come to our attention that recently that a charity fundraising partner used by many Students' Unions, Student Adventures, has gone into liquidation and is ceasing to trade.
NUS vice president Joe Vinson explains why the Government's planned reforms to GCSE's (the most significant set of reforms in the history of these qualifications) could be detrimental to students, and offers advice to GCSE students on their next steps.
The National Mobile Phone Crime Unit (NMPCU) has launched an investigation into a suspected mobile phone fraud targeting students at universities across the UK.
NUS has expressed huge concern today at the 'Know Your Limits' recent poster campaign to tackle rape. The poster points out that in a third of reported rapes the victim had been drinking and warns people to monitor their alcohol consumption. It is available for download on the Home Office website and has been sighted in NHS premises.


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Learn more about data breaches and read other articles about payments in this week's Focus Report.
U.S. card data is low-hanging fruit for data thieves.
Criminal justice majors make after-hours visit to Edmond branch of Oklahoma's largest credit union.
Even though malware can infect POS terminals, most need additional help to breach a retailer's computer systems.
October 2015 date will place liability for breaches on the transaction's weakest link.
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This morning we had the privilege of having a history professor teach us about Germany's occupation of Norway. This lesson was especially after having been to Germany and learning about things from that country's perspective.
War as a defining factor
As a young nation, Germany's invasion and occupation was a defining piece of Norway's history. Norway became the world's third democracy in 1814, but didn't become a nation until 1905 after it got independence from Sweden, so the country was really only about 35 years old when Germany invaded. When a country goes to war it needs to figure out what's important and look into itself. This was a challenge for a country that was so young and still trying to define itself outside of the realm of war. It only took Germany 2 months to conquer the entire country of Norway and Norwegians still debate about whether this quick invasion was the fault of military officials of politicians. Norway was fairly neutral in the 1920's and 1930's but after Germany invaded, nothing would ever be the same. This occupation meant that Norway was no longer merely in the periphery of Europe. Many wonder what would've happen if Britain had invaded first, but no one will ever know.
Germany had an incredibly thorough plan for the invasion of Norway. First Germans attacked the capital and all coast towns, as well as a port in the North that was the principal port for iron export.
Norwegian Nazis and Government during the occupation
Part of the Norwegian population ended up siding with the Germans, which was seen as quite the betrayal. One day a Nazi Norwegian named Quisling took over the radio and told people that all resistance should stop. He had incredible influence over the country and was seen as the ultimate traitor.
During the occupation years Quisling received the title of Minister President. Germans wanted a national council, but this effort failed. All parties besides the Nazi party were prohibited during the German occupation.
Norwegian Resistance
Norwegians put up strong resistance to the German invasion, through both military and civil means. The Norwegians did have a military. Many men went into the forest and gathered weapons that were dropped from British planes. Weapons were gathered to use when the time came, but fortunately the time never came.
Radios were important as a means of communication during the occupation, though people would've gotten in a lot of trouble if they had been discovered since radios were prohibited.
One incredible action that took place is that a small number of men from Britain parachuted into Norway and stopped the Nazi's from taking the heavy water that was vital to the creation of atomic bombs. In this instance, just a few men had a huge influence.
Civil resistance was important for the morale of the people of Norway and the schools and churches played an important role in this part of the resistance. The Nazis wanted to introduce Nazi ideology into Norwegian schools, which is something that most Norwegians did not want. Many teachers were arrested for petitions that they organized against this initiative. These teachers were sent to Northern Norway and people weren't sure if they'd ever return. Most did return and their efforts ended up being an important part of the resistance. The church was also asked to talk about Nazi ideology from the pulpit, but declined. Everybody in schools and churches resisted so it was impossible for the Nazis to do anything. In the end the protests and boycotts became so massive that there was nothing the Nazis could do.
Some Norwegian papers continued to function during the occupation but they were filled with Nazi propoganda. For this reason there was lots of production of illegal papers. There were serious repercussions for people who were caught publishing, distributing or reading the papers.
It was required that radios be handed over to the Nazis when they took over the country, but some people hid them in their floorboards and continued to tune into BBC during the occupation to hear the other side of what was happening. BBC radio was an important way for the Norwegian cabinet in England to get information to Norwegian citizens. The King also made announcements through BBC channels.
National symbols were used to help keep people united during the occupation. Often times the Norwegians wore symbols that made fun of the Germans, but the Germans didn't really catch on. One example is that people would wear paperclips on their shirt pockets that represented they were against the Nazi. Norwegian children drew cartoons of Hitler, which could have been a very dangerous thing to do. Norwegian students sometimes made fun of the Nazi children in school as well and made them feel unwelcome.
People who took part in the resistance and were discovered had to flee the country. Most people who fled went to Sweden on skis. Our presenter's parents actually fled to Sweden in 1943 after his father was discovered to have been part of the resistance.
Norwegian Jews
Something that Norwegians are not proud of to this day is the fact that Norwegian police cooperated with the Nazis. In 1942, 771 Jews were taken by the Nazis to Auswitz and only 35 returned. Many people are still upset that nothing was done to save the lives of Norwegian Jews.
Everyday life during the war
All industry in Norway was geared towards producing for the Germans so there wasn't much left for Norwegians. People came out of the war period very gaunt looking due to a lack of food. Tobacco was nothing to write home about during the occupation, but people still smoked because it was a source of comfort. Norwegian resisters had to coexist with German soldiers and Norwegian Nazis, which often was difficult. Some German soldiers and Norwegian women fell in love and had children, but they were never really able to live a normal life because of how society judged them.
Hitler had a plan that if everything failed in Germany he could move everything to Norway and work from there. The Norwegian army had a plan, along with the British soldiers that they could come out of the woods and disarm the whole Germany army if it ever came to Norway (it was a 1 to 500 person ratio so the chances of this happening were slim).
Facts and Figures
All in all 10,000 Norwegians lost their lives because of the war (when compared to 22 million in the Soviet Union, Norway was quite lucky)
- 3700 sailors
- 1600 people died in prisons and concentration camps (737 Jews included)
- 417 Norwegians were executed
- 1100 soldiers (on allied side) killed
- 700 front solders (on German side) killed
- 750 people killed in air raids
Additionally, Finnmark and Troms (two northern-most counties) were devastated by burnt soil strategy
After the war, Norway had "The Norwegian Nuremberg Trials" for those who betrayed the country
- 92,805 were put on trial
- 45,085 got sentenced
- 17,000 received a prison sentence
- 30 people were executed
Remembering the war
There are still debates about whether the German occupation was the most significant event in Norwegian history. Every year, books are published about the war and films are still made about the Norwegian resistance. People who were on the wrong side back in the 40's are still known in the small towns and treated with a certain amount of skeptism, but all in all Norway is coming to terms with the past and moving forward in peace.


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Altec ships inMotion iM5 audio dock for iPod
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inMotion iM5 for iPod
Altec Lansing today began shipping its new , a travel-friendly mobile audio dock that adds "out-loud listening powers to your iPod anywhere from your bedroom to your hotel room. You get big sound with special bass enhancement in a package small enough to tuck in a backpack or suitcase, plus a variety of updates to the original inMotion product." The iM5 is a sleek pencil box-shaped unit with a striking new design dominated by a silver grille trimmed in iPod white. The 20-oz. portable device offers both AC and battery power (up to 24 hours of battery operation), a headphone jack, and an auxiliary input port on the back of the unit for connecting other devices. The 20-oz device ships for $150 and includes a deluxe carry case.
"The mesh of the grille conceals a pair of specially engineered speakers, while a small white rectangle on the front of the case hides a docking station that slides in and out like a drawer. With a push of the button, the iPod dock glides open to accept any dockable iPod or iPod mini."
The speakers contain four full-range micro drivers powered by a highly efficient Class D amplifier, plus patented MaxxBass technology that enhances the low frequencies without the need for a subwoofer. The system serves up rich, full-bodied sound that fills the room, and it automatically syncs and recharges the docked iPod when plugged into an AC power source.
In addition, the shock-resistant device offers video connectivity for the iPod photo through a composite video output jack on the rear of the unit, allowing users to display their iPod photo albums on almost any television or supported projector while running background music through the iM5's sound system. It also offers the option to plug in a subwoofer through a subwoofer output connection on the back of the unit.
Each package includes a power supply with an international plug set, a 3.5 mm stereo cable for connecting other audio devices, and a protective carry bag. Four AA batteries (not included) are required for battery operation.