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"Les Fleurs"
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House / 4 bedrooms / sleeps 8
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AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY - As featured in 25 Beautiful Homes magazine October 2006 issue. A beautifully renovated 4 double bedroom stone "maison ancienne" parts of which date back to the 17th century set within the historical walled town of Richelieu in the Southern Loire. Comfortably sleeping 8, the house is furnished to a high standard and features log fires and Burgundy stone flooring with underfloor heating.
A quality Hi-Fi system, Wi-Fi broadband internet access, full Sky TV menu, DVDs and CDs are available along with a varied range of reading from the bookshelves. Molton Brown hand soaps, quality linens and hypo-allergenic silk duvets typify the attention to detail in this outstanding property. Logs are stored for winter fires.
This really is a luxurious place to chill out! - Experience total peace and tranquility in the garden and terrace which are South facing and back on to a 1000 acre park for great bike rides and walks.
All local amenities, local bars and restaurants etc, are within a minute or two walk from the house including the famous "Les Halles" covered market (a colourful market has been held here for 300 years) on a Monday and Friday.
|Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms
|4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 Shower rooms
|Nearest beach
|La Rochelle 198 km
|Will consider
|Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Tours 65 km, Nearest railway: Chatellerault 29 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double beds (3), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 8, Lounge seats for 8
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
|Secure parking, Suitable for people with restricted mobility, Not suitable for wheelchair users
|Further details indoors
Satellite TV - Full Sky TV menu
Wi - fi broadband internet connection
Iron and ironing table
Log fire
Comprehensive book, dvd and cd library
Hypo allergenic silk duvets
Private secure garage parking
|Further details outdoors
Tennis courts in park at rear of property
Municipal swimming pool in park at rear of property - Summer months only
Bouledrome - near to park entrance
Caneoing - in the park canals
Bike rides in the park and vicinity. Bike hire available at the end of the road.
Fishing - outskirts of village
Local market held on Monday and Friday in famous Les Halles 17th century covered market
8 bars and restaurants
Boulangerie, chartcuterie, pharmacie, supermarkets, banks etc all within a minute walk from the house
Various vineyards and cave's surrounding the area.
|Further details
Rentals normally saturday to saturday.
£300 returnable security bond.
The Centre region
Known as the garden of France, the Southern Loire has a temperate climate. Classified as part of the World Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO, it is usually warm from April - October with Winter's relatively mild with less rainfall than areas North of the Loire river.
The garden and terrace of the house is a real sun trap and we have experienced temperatures well into the 30's from June - September.
The area is characterised by many chateaux and wine cave's the famous being Chinon red wines and delicate whites of the Touraine.
Tours (a mini Paris) is within 30 minutes drive of the house, as are the outstanding chateaux of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. The beautiful towns of Chinon and Saumur are within 20 and 40 minutes drive respectively. The Loire Valley is famous for its fairytale chateau's, stunning scenery and quality wine production.
This beautiful historical town is surrounded by walls and a moat (now grassed) and is entered via 3 high gates. The Grande Rue (high street) runs North to South with two square shaped place at each end. Around the South place are the church and the covered market both built in 1638 and the Law Court now used as the Town Hall and Museum. The famous " Les Halles" , covered market, ( a colourful market has been held here for 300 years) boasts very fine Chestnut and Oak beams which have required very little restoration since construction. A Brocante/Antique Fayre is held in the square on the first Saturday of the month along with frequent art exhibitions. There are numerous bars/restaurants within a minute or two walk from the house plus swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, boule, and the huge park behind the house is outstanding.
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19 Nov 2012
"appearances can be deceiving"
Faces dropped a little when we first arrived -the street looks run down and a bit shoddy.However when the door opened on Les Fleurs it was smiles all round. Every room was beautifully furnished, the kitchen cupboards were full of all those little things that are usually so annoyingly absent (like oil ,spices,soap powder etc ) and the garden was far larger than we expected and very well presented. On closer inspection the street is actually in the process of being "gentrified" and will probably look great in a couple of years. The house is so well appointed and comfortable that we sometimes had difficulty getting everybody out to go places-they just wanted to relax in the garden.
1 Sep 2012
"Lovely house, beautiful garden, great location"
Can't recommend Les Fleurs enough. A truly lovely house, with a beautiful garden, in a great location. Really welcoming feel to the house - decor is very smart but comfortable, essentials are well-provisioned, and everything worked. Lots of space for our party of 6 adults and 2 kids. Kitchen is a really good size, and two of the 3 double bedrooms are especially large. Garden is fantastic, beautifully cared for. The wonderful parkland at the back of the house is huge. Richelieu itself is v.quaint and quiet (at least while we were there). Countless chateaux nearby, plus Fontevraud, the Loire, lido... Our week at Les Fleurs was perfect.
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Author has written 9 stories for Avatar: Last Airbender, Legend of Korra, Fullmetal Alchemist, Doctor Who, and Supernatural.
"Hello, Lett here. But I guess, um, you probably already know me... sort of. Uh... so, the thing is, I don't have a lot of experience in writing, and I consider myself to pretty much suck at it. Well, you've seen me... you know, when I was writing The Other Waterbender From The Southern Tribe? Uh, yeah... I guess I should apologize for leaving it on hiatus. But anyway, I'm writing some stuff now. I mean, I thought I was bad before, but now I realize I really sucked (and still do). Ugh, but anyway... I think it's time I upload my profile and publish some more crap.
Well, what's your answer?!"
So, yeah, I'm just your twenty-something average college student who likes to write as a hobby in her free time. The thing is, I'm from Argentina, so English is not my native language. I try to improve and get better all the time, but I still make tons of mistakes, so if you see something wrongly spelled, or bad grammar please do write to me. It helps a lot.
My most beloved fandoms are Supernatural, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Doctor Who and Fullmetal Alchemist. I have also watched (and loved) Soul Eater, Ouran High School Host Club, Shingeki no Kyojin (or Attack on Titan) and Death Note.
I am not much of a regular writer. I get writer's block more often than not, and I get very frustrated when I can't get a scene right. That leads to my stories being left on a sort of hiatus for a while. I have tried writing anything to get past the block but it only ends up being more frustrating. Besides, since I am in college and also working, I can't devote all the time to writing that I would like. But it is not all dark my friends: It's only that there are so many ideas and stories that I want to tell that sometimes I feel an entire life is not enough to do all I want to do. Anyhow, if there's one thing I am is persistent, so my stories will not be abandoned, even if I don't update for a loooong time.
I also have a Tumblr, where I procrastinate a lot. You can come talk to me there, too. It is deanandsam-sexchester.tumblr.com
Update as of November 2013: I apologize for the extended hiatus. I went through some nasty depression earlier in the year. Fortunately, I'm better now. I have been able to write again. Mostly because I watched Supernatural and my Destiel feels tingled too much. So yeah, I wrote some silly drabbles. Perhaps I'll publish some of that later.
My story More Than Meets The Eye has been definitely abandoned. It's a shame, I know, but I really wrote myself into a corner and I haven't been able to take up that story again. Idk, the whole plot for the story seems silly to me now.
The Other Waterbender From the Southern Tribe, or TOWFST, or TOAST (teehee) is in the works. I wrote a few more chapters. Unfortunately, there is only one that I am totally satisfied with, and the rest still feel crappy to me. Huh, maybe I should get a beta. Anyway. The thing is, I've decided I'm not publishing any more chapters for that story until I've written up to -at least- some major plot points that are coming (spoilers!). I have also rewritten some of the earlier chapters, up until Ch. 4. I am currently rewriting chapters 5, 6 and 7, because they're kind of a block, you know. And that manic attack of Ch. 6 always seemed a bit fishy to me, so, I'm trying to readapt it, make it a bit more realistic. Time is short, though, because I'm with finals right now. Oh, and chapters after #26 have been written, up until Ch. 31, where I naturally got stuck again. Anyway, you can always help my inspiration by pmming me.
So, in short, TOAST is still a work in progress. But a work that has not, and will not be, abandoned.
Anyways. I am sorry for the delay, but there are still juicy stories to come... someday.
Update as of late February 2014:
I've been working my ass off in TOAST (sorry now I call it like that, because it's TOWFSWT and it sounds like toast and i'm a total loser who can't write right so it kinda befits me and the story) for the past few months, trying to work through my writer's block. But I'm only doing rewrites of the first chapters. I came up with a ton of new ideas for Book arcs and stuff, so I'm trying to make the story fit into that. I always have a lot of fun doing meta for stories, so these arcs I'm talking about are not going to be exactly out in the open. I'm just dropping hints here and there and hoping you'll catch them.
I think one of my main problems is that I take this special fanfic very, very seriously. It's like my masterpiece. It's sad that it's only a fanfic, but, in my mind, I treat it as if I were writing a book. *sighs* Someday better stories will come.
So, anyway, I'm working to try to rewrite the whole of Book I into a cohesive block, that will follow an arc, and where I can mix character development with the adventure style I love to write the most. All I can say for now, -which you'll see when you go to the story anyway- is that the first book has been renamed Change, the second book Blossom, and the third one will be Light. And it all has to do with Kira and what her main character arc and growth is about, in each of the books. (isn't it funny that it actually matches with Water, Earth and Fire? I didn't think of it like that, it just happened! *giggles stupidly*)
Seriously, I take this as if it were a book. I'm a hopeless idiot.
And I also have ideas for a prequel and sequels that should probably take years to write... but hey, I do this because of the love for it. You just be a little patient and bear with me, and then we'll see if my efforts paid off. Thanks for bearing with me so far, too.
Update as of early August 2014:
I had a very serious problem. The hard drive in my computer burnt to ashes and I lost all my data, including everything I had saved up about this story. Fortunately, though, I had published pretty much all the rewritten chapters so the only one I lost is Ch. 2, which I was rewriting YET again. Besides, I've been working in this story for so long the details about the arcs and meta and stuff are seared with fire in my brain, so I'm just going to have to put it all down into words again. I'm still stuck working on Book I, because writing is really really really hard for me. I'm a much better editor than a writer, and I only write because no one else can invent something which contains the exact thing I want to read about and all the stories I draw inspiration from, so. In order to be able to write, I need to be 1. In the right state of mind (cannot write depressed or it comes off in the text and it's pathetic), 2. Inspired, 3. In the right environment (like uninterrupted and in silence, and in a tiny house like mine that's pretty much impossible). That's why it takes months to actually find myself in the position to write and that's why I haven't updated in god knows how long. I can only say, I'm so so sorry. I wish I were better.
Right now I don't have my computer because it's getting a hard drive replacement, but as soon as I get it I'm going to set forth to writing down everything I had again, and hopefully I'll be able to wrap up the first part of Book I, and then I'll rewrite Chs. 8 to 11. That should give me some peace of mind. I've also thought about deleting the story and republishing it, but I feel like all the rest, as 12-year-old-ish as it may sound, is still fun to read. Idk. You could help me out with that, y'know? Anyways, I want to say this once again, THANK YOU. If it wasnt for all the reviews I get every other month, I would have probably abandoned the story years ago. You guys make me feel like, as much as a failure of a writer I am, it is still worth it to keep fighting through the mud and working to finish this story even if it takes me all my life (i hope not, jesus christ). Every review is an inspiration. Thank you.
And no, I have not abandoned this story and I think as long as I'm alive I'll always come back to it, no matter what. It's like The Beatles. You can listen to all kinds of music, but you will always, always always come back to The Beatles and love them just as much as you did when you were twelve.
'kay, see you guys later, and thank you.
Update as of mid-August 2014:
I know it must have looked as if I was on a writing spree, but I only published a lot of stuff I had sitting in a folder. They're all works in progress, and although I'm not entirely sure why I'm publishing them, I guess part of the reason is that I hope to get my muse back soon enough, that I feel frustrated because I haven't found the time and energy to work on TOAST, that I don't want everything to get lost again if my hard drive burns, and because fuck everything, that's why. Idk. It's not that I don't want to write, I desperately want to, but I'm never left alone for long enough, and after my dad almost had a stroke two weeks ago and we need to take better care of him -he's fine now though, still fighting to control the blood pressure- , I've got more responsibilities than before, and even less time. Which is no one's fault, but it's frustrating. So hopefully publishing all of this will make me feel more accomplished and perhaps then I will make myself time to write. I love you all for putting up with me and my crap, I really do. Thank you.
Update as of April 2015:
God, is it April already?
Man, what can I say? I have no words to apologize enough for the status of my stories. I feel like GRRM is going to finish the whole ASoIAF before I finish this goddamn fic. I was hoping to have some time in summer to dive into TOAST and wrap up Book I at the very least. But guess what. I had a terrible January. Among other things, a tornadoe ran over my parents' heads. I broke down crying in stress more or less every other day. I gave up Japanese. And from February on I've been working my ass off on college non stop. I only had a break just now on Easter, we went a couple days to the beach, and I could finally breathe a little bit. This sounds like a very long string of made up excuses, and I can't say anything but sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry I'm so terribly sorry. But it's all true. The thing is, if I work my ass off properly, I'll be graduating this year, and that had to become my number one priority because I am so fucking sick of college. My mental health demands that I graduate once and for all. And after six years (plus the pre-college yearly course) I think I should finally get it over with. I'm still going to have to study three more years at the very least to graduate from Translation too, but finishing Law and becoming a lawyer (albeit an excruciatingly inexperienced one) is a necessity by now.
So I don't really think I'll have a lot of time for writing. I'll still try to do it on my spare time, but at least until September I'm going to be swimming in books. What I sincerely hope, because I still want to write, and I still want to finish this fic, is that I'll have time post-September, since by then I will have finished with almost all courses, save for two. That's what I'm planning at least.
And I didn't write about this earlier because every time I so much as think of my fic I feel a pit of guilt trying to swallow me, so I was avoiding this, but I guess I've got to come clean and APOLOGIZE ETERNALLY. I'm so sorry.
August 2015:
I hate myself. I hate myself and my lack of time and I hate my fics and I hate the world. I don't have much else to say. I'm so done trying to save the remains of my fics here. I'm done trying SO HARD to like them again. Especially TOAST. Because I've changed so much since I started writing it, I don't even like it anymore. I mean, I want to like it so bad but every time I read it I flinch. That's the honest truth. I'm done trying to save it. (for now though, never say never). I don't know if I should delete the whole thing, post what little chapters more I still have lying around, or wait some more time to see if I EVER find the time to try and fix it again. I think I should spend whatever writing time I find trying to write new and exciting stories where I can tell all the stuff that pops into my head. But creating a whole new story takes an enormous effort I honestly don't have the strength to face right now. I just don't fucking know anymore. I love writing, but it's so hard, and I can't, I just can't assign it any time now. I've a fuckload of stuff to do before I graduate and my house is a complete mess because we're moving (long story) and next year I have to find a job and everything is stressing enough that I have absolutely no time nor space to sit down in the quiet and put into words all the stuff in my head. I can almost say I don't even have a bedroom anymore because it's crammed with a lot of stuff we have nowhere else to put and God I can barely fight for some time and space to even study for finals. I'm sorry. I'm so fucking sorry. I should have finished this whole thing when I could. Now only god knows when I'll get to the end of it.
All I have to offer is this: if someone has time and space and writes well, I can pass off the story to them. I know what I want to tell (in detail), I just don't know HOW to express it. So that's that. I'm open to PMs. I'm so terribly sorry.


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I'd cook for you.
Many years ago when I was an apprentice I was once told by an old guy. " a woman shold be good at three things. 1 good in bed. 2 a good cook. 3 give a good BJ. Most women are good a two things Find a woman good at all three marry her at once. " Well I'm glad to say the world has moved on over the last 35 years. In answer to your question NO it shouldn't be.
I am imagining most serious minded men who want to make babies with the women they love would would expect the mother of their children feed them well by lovingly preparing healthy, tasty, home made meals for their rugrats.
I am a hopeless cook so if i where to get married i would want my partner to be able to cook otherwise we would end up in bad health because of poor cooking or we would end up broke because of the expense of eating in good restaurants..
Do you cook on a gas stove? might be the gas and fumes affecting your head. Does the stove have good ventilation?
You are fine. Guys don't break up with girls because of that
Maybe it's a matter of interest in it? My younger son likes to cook and knows how, my older son does not like to cook but he's gonna know how before he leaves My nest :)
No, silly! You and your guy will have fun figuring it out together! I'm looking forward to figuring it out with my (future) wife... http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Cant-Cook-To-Save-My-Life/4235144
not sure it would be a deal breaker, but would be nice if she could cook or want to learn
Some guys still on that a woman should know how to cook but slowly us men are starting to learn how to cook for ourselves. I live in the city so majority of women don't know how to cook lmao.
I can cook but it would be nice if your spouse could also cook so you could switch back and forth or cook together.
Plenty of wives know how to cook and don't .. so not knowing should not matter either..
I don't care if my future wife/wives can cook. Although I would love it if they could. That way we could spend time in the kitchen together.
I won't date a man if he doesn't cook.
Deal breaker if guy expects it
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That is how every Pirates fan should feel. From rediculous prices at the vendors in the stadium to the lackluster team that you are unfortunately a fan of, the average sports fan (or atleast a Pirates fan) should feel cheated. I know all of this first hand, being a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Every year I am told that we have "promising young prospects" and that we will be a good team in the years to come. This is coming from management and owners of a team that hasn't had a winning season in over more than a decade and a half. And the Pirates wonder why they have under 10,000 fans buying tickets to a MAJOR LEAGUE sporting event. Call me crazy, but maybe it is high time for teams to start showing their fans some respect. Maybe they need to stop jacking up prices for the fans for everything they purchase and actually put the money of the fans to good use to save up and get a quality player, quit giving players that get everything but their clothes knocked off of them every outing they have (Matt Morris) 10 million dollar contracts, and finally, quit giving fans false hope. Do something about it Pirate management instead of saying you will. R.E.S.P.E.C.T., that is what it means to me.
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Since: Apr 5, 2008
Posted on: April 18, 2008 10:42 am
R.E.S.P.E.C.T I Know What It SHOULD Mean To Me
Man I know exactly how you feel. Especially the trying to have hope every year and buying into the belief that this is the turn around year. I believe we are slowing getting better but we are never gonna be consistant or great till the owners spend some bleeping money. The Penguins and Steelers know how to. Spend some money and you will in return make more money. People come see winning teams. Only the die hard fans like me still painfully watch while they are losing. Keep hope alive though. I do like the new manager and staff. They seem to be trying to instill a more possitive attitude. Come on BUCS !!!
Since: Jan 7, 2008
Posted on: April 18, 2008 1:38 am
R.E.S.P.E.C.T I Know What It SHOULD Mean To Me
a very good heartfelt blog at that.all pirate fans can relate to your words to some degree.it's hard to figure this one out.we know were getting screwed,so we should boycott the team,right?easier said than done-for the true pirate fan--it's hard not to go see the park and support the team.i go once a year....but i live outside washington dc.never would i go to see the nationals or orioles ,even though they're close.it's all about the team you were raised on and for me that is the late 70's pirates....wish they would go back to that logo.it's been tough ever since,the 90's team was brutal.....damn those braves.....sid bream........bonds/bonilla.....goin
g cold during series.anyway,what can you do?you don't suppose they could be sold and moved?that's whats tough-----make a point don't support them......but ...then will they be sold?very sticky situation.i tend to look the other way.it is a nice park.


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Suuure, we can sit here and debate whether or not this qualifies as Horror 'til we're blue in the face, but we accidentally forgot to change the Netflix que so live with it. Here's the thing: the CG in this film is downright impressive. I don't like all of the monster designs (all in this case being 'any of'), but never the less the work that went into the film is commendable. That being said, why was so much time and effort wasted on a film like this? Was there a reason for doing this particular film in CG over any other? I mean, it was cool, but there was never a point where I was like "Ahh, now I see why this wasn't live action.. It all makes sense now.." The majority of the scenes could have been achieved practically, and even the more action-oriented scenes could have integrated live action and computer imaging.
I don't know anything about the original epic outside of the shortened version we read in high school English, so I can't make any comparisons there. Story is ok, characters are ok, and it is decently entertaining, but I found myself tempted to hit the fast-forward button more than a few times before the end. It does deliver several bloody battles with various beasts that are surprisingly gory, there just isn't any moment in the film where I was blown away and fully engaged in any of the events on screen. Worth checking out to see how far computer animation has come, but the film will be obsolete within the next few years.
Rating: 8/10.
Entertainment: 7/10.
Gore: 6/10.
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Beowulf (2007)
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Reasons that this movie was done in CGI:ReplyDelete
1. So that Ray Winstone did not have to go on a diet.
2. Crispin Glover is too terrifying without a CGI avatar.
3. Angelina's tail is not long enough in real life.
lol good call on that one, I swear there were moments when I mistook Angelina's character for Makully CulkinReplyDelete
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Received this in my email at 7:30am this morning:
Dear Model X reservation holders,
Falcon wing doors, all-wheel drive, and the most stylish way to combine an SUV's utility with a sports car's performance. Model X will be a production car that exceeds the promises made when we first showed the concept.
In the fall, we'll start building Model X prototypes on a newly expanded and integrated production line at our factory in Fremont, CA. The first Model X cars for you, our reservation holders, will be produced starting in early 2015.
We're pleased to confirm that the falcon wing doors will be a defining feature of this exceptional car. Not only do these doors look amazing, but they also make getting in and out of the Model X so much easier than would a conventional front-hinged door. You can even do it standing up.
We'll also deliver a level of functionality and practicality that will exceed what you saw on the concept vehicle. We can confirm that all-wheel drive will come standard for Model X, and you'll have the option to add a third row of seats to carry more passengers. You'll also be able to fold down the second and third rows to create a flat platform for storage. When it comes to charging and long distance drives, Model X will be able to take full advantage of our rapidly growing Supercharger network.
These features combine to offer power, speed, and space – all packaged in an all-electric vehicle that looks and drives like it comes from the future.
We'll have more to say about Model X in the coming months, so stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your confidence in Tesla.
Coming "Soon?"
Stock is up almost 9% so far today... Coincidence?
I think this is the first I have seen it mentioned that it's going to have fold flat seats.
Early 2015. I predict that this will miss ski season.
That is great news!! I was afraid they were further behind and would not be delivering until the second half of 2015.
When they say "newly expanded and integrated production line" are they talking about building the MX on the existing MS production line?
"you'll have the option to add a third row of seats to carry more passengers." means that the standard will only sit 5?
This should be under the Model X discussion threads, but still good to learn about this announcement.
Do we have any idea of pricing vs. the Model S?
@Maxkiddo. Yes, more than Model S :)
"...you'll have the option to add a third row of seats..."
I'm with Cindy123 on this... I, too, had always presumed the third row, and seven passenger seating, would be standard issue on Tesla Model X. What's the point of the Falcon Wing Doors, if the third row of seats is strictly optional? Perhaps they meant that the second row would have other configuration options... Such as the ability to have a pair of captain's chairs instead of a bench, for a six passenger configuration...? Or maybe even a fourth row of rear-facing jumpseats to have nine passengers?
@tes-s - they are building a second line at the factory that will handle S and X.
The fold flat seats was a suggestion made by someone at an event. Elon commented that it 'was a good idea and they'd look into it'.
I'd conservatively say this means the X will be out in June timeframe of next year.
Red Sage +100
I just posted the same point in a similar thread in the Model X forum:
"The primary reason for the falcon doors was to improve access to the third row. If you are making the third row an option, then why are the Falcon doors not an option??????? I see little point of the Falcon doors without the third row.
The Falcon door/3rd row combo was one of the primary selling points of the Model X at the reveal and ever since.
I am more than happy to pay for a third row, but the falcon doors and AWD should be an option as well."
Thanks @Nick. I always thought they would start a second line for the X. They've got a lot of cars to build!
Great news for all you X'ers. Happy to hear this for you.
Cup holders???
@Rheumboy: Cupholders included with 3rd row seat option.
i can't believe the level of stupidity that people are complaining about the third row being an option!!
what is wrong with it being an option? how does that increase the price of the car? you never knew the price to begin with. if you want the third row, order it with it. if you don't now, you can order it without. you guys acting like tesla took the third row away completely!
some people don't want a third row, they just want a higher ride height and more room to haul around their stuff. what is wrong with choice?!?!
how about if tesla made everything standard and you can only buy one configuration?!!? everyone has to pay for fully loaded model s?!?! how stupid.
Is the Falcon 9 mounted on the roof optional?
@eddiemoy Stupidity is the only word to describe it. Those people are whinning when they don't even know what the base price and option price will be.
Give the people a choice, AWD should be optional too. Extra weight, price and complexity, plus range reduction.
Typically, the 'choice' that is offered in crossovers, SUVs, or minivans... is a removable third row, or one that folds flat into the deck. I'm not so much angered by this, as I am... surprised. From my point of view, there really isn't any reason to purchase an SUV or crossover at all without an included third row of seating. Without the third row, you essentially have a wagon instead.
I'm certain that alternate configurations will be considered. I thought they would be relative to the arrangement of the second row of seats though. Bench seat, captains chairs, revolving, reclining, removable, fold flat type options -- the usual. But an 'optional' third row? Hmmm...
Is there a version of the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 or AUDI Q7 that only has two rows of seating, fore and aft?
@red, the cayenne is not offered with third row, the x5 is offered as an option, i think it is standard on the xc90 and q7.
Red and Eddie: There are several people who have commented here and on the TMC site that do not want the third row seat. Personally, I want it and will take it as an option. I think making it optional actually can increase the flexibility and increases overall demand.
I remember way back when we bought an Isuzu Trooper, after negotiating a decent deal, the salesman said that the second row seat wasn't included! Loggerheads, then wife tears. Finally, did the deal and ran out of gas 5 miles from the dealership. Thank god they're looking out for us.
I would order a third row of seats only if they can be moved entirely. It's just for those rare occasions you have 6 or more adults to drive around, maybe once or twice a year for me.
Fold flat is great, but even better if they are removable. I'd love to take the car on a road trip and use the entire space for camping out. Elon mentioned before that it should fit a queen size mattress. And still have the frunk for additional cargo, awesome, nobody else come even close!
Options = more profits + flexibility.
You don't want it, don't do a thing. You want third row seats (most will), then pay for it just like the tech package.
AWD is standard and mileage is offset with improvements. Did you expect all options to come standard at $120k or $75k base + loads of options that you really want?
Our Jeep (the original SUV) does not have a third row and I don't want to pay for one on our Model X.
So much looking forward to seeing this and upgrading to it from my MS in four years time... Maybe sooner if the kids grow quickly...
Since we are talking about the X anyway.
X Question that I don't think has been asked.
Is AWD going to reduce the available rated mileage?
Two motors, still one battery?
I don't know the answer. Anyone wish to guess or tell us?
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LOS ANGELES — As much as the Los Angeles Clippers enjoyed hammering the Los Angeles Lakers again, Darren Collison said his team has bigger goals.
"No disrespect to the Lakers, that's a very good team, but right now we want to accomplish something big," the Clippers guard said.
For the second time in as many meetings, the Clippers dealt the Lakers a massive beating.
The Clippers had eight players score in double figures en route to a 142-94 blowout of the Lakers on Thursday night at Staples Center. The 48-point margin was the worst defeat in Lakers history and the largest win in Clippers history. The 142 points were a season high for the Clippers.
Collison scored 24 points to lead the Clippers, who won their sixth consecutive game.
The Lakers (21-41) fell for the second consecutive game and the ninth time in 12 games. They are 10-20 at home.
"I thought we did a good job of pushing the lead up," said Collison, who shot 9-for-16 from the floor. "It shows that we have growth. Regardless of who we were playing, we all thought this was about us."
Forward Blake Griffin finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and forward Matt Barnes added 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Clippers. Point guard Chris Paul had 13 points and 11 assists, and center DeAndre Jordan scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Clippers coach Doc Rivers removed all of his starters before the end of the third quarter.
"I think for three or four or five games in a row now, at some point, our defense has clicked on," Rivers said. "And that was the difference, really."
The Clippers (43-20) led by as many as 51 points.
The Clippers drilled the Lakers 123-87 in their previous meeting Jan. 10. It was, until Thursday's blowout, the largest Clippers rout of the Lakers since the clubs began playing each other.
This game was much like the last one.
"In the first quarter, I thought we played really well, then we took a body blow, and it looked like it just took us to our knees," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said.
The Clippers blew the game open in the second quarter. They enjoyed a 29-4 run, and they took a 58-31 lead after a dunk by Griffin. The Clippers outscored the Lakers 44-13 in the quarter for a 73-40 advantage at the half. They also outrebounded the Lakers 22-5 in the second period. Overall, the Clippers had a 64-33 edge on the boards, including a 16-4 difference on the offensive end.
Collison outscored the entire Lakers team 14-13 in the second quarter.
Collison said the Lakers' 116-103 victory in the season opener between the teams in October provided additional motivation for the Clippers in the past two meetings.
"We can say that we never looked at that (or) that it never crossed our mind, but it did a little bit," Collison said. "But at the same time, we knew this game was about us. Even when we came into the second half, when we were up by 20-plus points, we were telling each other that this is all about us."
The Lakers led by seven points in the first quarter before the Clippers took control. Despite committing 10 turnovers to six for the Lakers in the first quarter, the Clippers held a 29-27 lead heading into the second.
Center Pau Gasol scored 21 points and had seven rebounds for the Lakers, while forward Xavier Henry had 15 points.
"You have to move on," Gasol said. "You cannot focus and dwell on this game or it will really get you down. You just have to move on and understand."
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Welcome back to Watery Wednesday, where we celebrate themes of community and cooperation around the globe. Join us this week as we talk about the community role of soul food, news about the Pagan Spirit Gathering, and the fight for justice within the Pagan community. All this and more for the Pagan News Beagle!
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"Twelve hundred years had not yet passed
When the land extended and the peoples multiplied.
The land was bellowing like a bull,
The god got disturbed by their uproar.
Enlil heard their noise
And addressed the great gods,
"The noise of mankind has become too intense for me,
With their uproar I am deprived of sleep." --Atrahasis Epic
It is hard to make your way in our modern world without at least cursory knowledge of flood narratives in some form--whether that is the story of Noah and the Ark, Gilgamesh, Atrahasis, Metamorphoses, or many others from multiple cultures around the globe. Indeed, there is an ongoing relationship between man and the divine that involves water particularly as a cleansing agent. This particular post is not going to delve into the deeper meanings of punishment inflicted on humankind by the divine use of water. Rather, I'd like to take a look at theological implications for the Pagan community in the aftermath of one of the most significant natural disasters of this decade.
I was a prime observer of the 2015 Pagan Spirit Gathering deluge. I showed up on Sunday afternoon, and after a harrowing few days evacuated the area on Wednesday afternoon after having drove thirteen hours from Maryland to get there. During that short time period I witnessed marvelous acts of sacrifice and kindness--the kind that inspires me to continue doing my work as a minister in training for Circle Sanctuary. There is no question in my mind of the bond shared by our community, or the significance this event personified.
First and foremost, I have participated in and been witness to multiple conversations on creating intentional community. Many of us realized having our spiritual and emotional cup filled only once a year is not enough, and have begun seeking out like-minded individuals to either purchase land to live on or start some other form of community with more permanence. In this way it is possible to draw upon narratives like the Jewish diaspora for inspiration (not that I am comparing the Pagan community to the Jewish community). Having shared this particular experience as a whole, we carry our own pieces and memories of the loss with us, using it to fuel our search for something more.
Secondly, we are beginning to see more attention being garnered for climate change and its effects. It is a bit of bitter irony that while I am up to my knees in mud and we are pushing cars out of a lake, that California and other portions of the nation are still experiencing intense drought. This is only one example of how our weather is shifting in many ways due to mankind's involvement--highlighting a greater need to discuss remediation with our planet.
Lastly--and I'm throwing a hurt feelings disclaimer out there--events like the one we just experienced have large scale implications for "culling the herd." In mythology it's called cleansing the sinful. In today's society it's called where your heart lies. This event will have turned many off to the idea that PSG is worth their time or their money. We will see the numbers drop, but we will also see a strengthening of existing bonds in ways nothing else could have accomplished. For better or worse this event, this flood narrative of our modern time, has marked us as a people who love and work and sacrifice for each other. So for that I am grateful. #wearetribe
Yikes! Pagan Spirit Gathering 2015 canceled in mid-run due to flooding and rainstorms past and predicted.
What's a pagan response? On the immemorial principle of do ut des, a gift for a gift, perhaps we need to begin our outdoor gatherings with an offering to the god concerned.
Well, you know gods. The answer may still be "no."
But it never hurts to ask.
This is a photo of my campsite at Pagan Spirit Gathering in 2010, the year it was in Missouri. Pictured: my solar clothes dryer, strung between a shady tree and my truck, and socks that I washed in ice chest melt-water. That year, my book Asatru For Beginners finally had a print edition, after 8 years as only an ebook, so I went on a book tour.
I met a lot of wonderful people along the way. I had some truly awesome spiritual experiences at the festival, and some weird unplanned experiences too (one was: my truck decided I needed to be off the road at a specific place and time and broke down; the next morning's local paper showed a highway accident with a pickup truck exactly where and when I would have been.)
I spent a lot of time in the river at Pagan Spirit Gathering. I knew before I left that it was going to be hot, and I thought I was used to heat because I live in the Las Vegas valley. Ha. It is not the same at all. I started spending my afternoons in the river because of the heat, but when I took up current riding, it became something more. Current riding is floating down the river with no flotation device but my body, my lungs filled like a fish's swim bladder, arms and legs positioned to maximize contact with the water surface, which supports weight through surface tension. I learned what "going with the flow" really meant, both literally and figuratively.
I boondocked as much as possible. Boondocking is camping in a vehicle in an undeveloped area. Some of the vast tracts of empty federal land in the American West are approved boondocking areas. These can be located on maps by looking up boondocking. One of my planned boondocking overnights was the US Army mountain infantry winter training camp in the Rockies, which is approved for boondocking in the summer, but I ended up staying in a hotel in Colorado because of needing to fix my truck, waiting over the weekend for a part to be sent up from Denver. That was after the last stop on my book tour, and by that time I had totally worn out a purse, 5 hair clips (well, 1 of them I lost), a straw hat, 3 bathing suits, a tire, a camper shell strut, the truck's AC, and then, that part, too, all of which had to be replaced along the way.
I was on the road long enough to need to dye my hair again; I waited for one of my splurges on a room with running water to do that. No matter how tired I was when I stopped driving for the day, I always checked the truck's oil (to be checked with the engine hot) and checked the coolant in the morning (to be checked with the engine cold.) I carried hoses and belts with me just in case. For driving directions, I was depending on printouts from Google Maps that I printed before I left. I stopped and hiked in several places to take a break from driving and to connect with the land I was traveling in, and also did a lot of swimming.
People ask me once in a while if I was afraid to travel by myself because I'm a woman. Whenever I camped in the back of my truck, I was sleeping with my hand on the hilt of my Viking longsword. On my book tour stops, I displayed it as a heathen related cultural item, but I was fully ready and willing to use it for self-defense, too.
When I arrived at PSG, I built a small stone land spirit altar in my campsite, and managed to get along well with the local wildlife. I was there when Mama Gina wrote the PSG song. Lots of people attended my Rune Seminar. There was a ritual in which people were invited to honor the sun in the manner of their tradition, and I raised a toast to Sunna. Hearing "Hail Sunna" echoed back by what had to be a thousand people was one of the peak experiences of my life. Although I made a bit of a joke with this post by titling it "glamorous" and then talking about covering my gray roots in a motel bathroom before one of my public appearances, the spiritual experiences I had and the wonderful people I met on my trip were worth every moment of the not so great times.
This year I'm going on a book tour again, although with only 2 scheduled booksigning appearances. Tom N. and I are traveling to the last Ravenwood, a Northern California heathen festival we used to go to. I haven't been back since I moved from Sonoma to Las Vegas in 1995, and I'm looking forward to seeing old friends. I'll be signing my latest nonfiction book, American Celebration, as well as the new fiction anthology I edited, No Horns On These Helmets. I'll have copies of Asatru For Beginners along to sign as well, and some back issues of Berserkrgangr Magazine.
I'll be signing No Horns On These Helmets at WorldCon, the World Science Fiction Convention, which is in Spokane, Washington this year, where I will also be visiting family. My brother says he's going to rent a fog machine to hide his raspberry bushes so I don't eat them all. I told him I'll bring along a fan.
or...I was a PSG virgin.
Got back on Monday from my first sojourn to the Pagan Spirit Gathering, one of the largest and oldest Pagan festivals in the country. I've worked with Selena Fox, Dianne Duggan and Lady Liberty League for many years but this festival was simply too far away. Selena is very persuasive and my friend Oriana volunteered to drive, so off we went....
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Stop Sabotaging That New Relationship: 4 Tips for a Drama-Free Courtship
Stop Sabotaging That New Relationship: 4 Tips for a Drama-Free Courtship
Stop Sabotaging That New Relationship: 4 Tips for a Drama-Free Courtship
Here's a question I received from a reader:
"Recently I joined an online dating service. Almost every man states in his profile that he does not want drama! What do guys REALLY mean when they say this?
I think of drama as starting fights, stalking, etc. I think the men are talking about just normal discussions about what is or isn't working, and showing emotion. What's the deal???" - Mary
Great question, Mary. While starting fights and stalking definitely falls under the umbrella of "dating drama," most men have a broader definition of the term. Unfortunately, your guess that many guys consider "normal discussions about what is or isn't working, and showing emotion" to be drama is right on… at least in the beginning stages of dating.
Here's why:
Women are emotional beings. It's our nature. We shouldn't feel the need to judge, qualify, or change that fact. It's what makes us wonderful friends, supportive partners, and nurturing mothers. It is a very desirable trait in long-term, committed relationships. HOWEVER... it is also a trait that can scare the bejeezus out of men in the first few months of dating.
Well, men, by their nature, are logical, rational beings. They're focused on decision-making, problem-solving and getting to the point, not talking through things, sharing their feelings, or acting on their emotions. For a guy, dating can be confusing and scary enough... and when a woman says "we need to talk," "where is this relationship going," "what are you feeling right now," or, God forbid, starts to cry, it can send him running for the hills.
Is it fair? Probably not. But the good news is, once you've reached the stage where you're in a committed relationship, most men are capable of having conversations about what is and isn't working, as well as dealing with - and expressing - emotions.
Once he gets over his fear and confusion and feels secure, you won't have to focus so much on "mindful dating." In the meantime, however, here are my tips to keep things drama-free in the beginning of a new relationship:
4 Tips for a Drama-Free Courtship:
One of the biggest sources of dating drama is ignoring the fact that men and women think, act, and communicate differently. Without realizing it, women speak their own language and expect a man to understand. No wonder why new relationships can be so confusing and frustrating!
Men love to enjoy the here and now. There will come a time, usually after several months of dating someone special, when most guys will start to evaluate their feelings and think about a possible future together.
Most women would prefer them to hurry up and make up their mind.
After all, we want some assurance that the time we're spending with a new guy is worth our while. From the first date, we're usually wondering, "does this guy have long-term potential?" And after a few weeks we're most likely thinking, "Where is this going? Is he planning on getting serious or is he just having fun? Because if we're not on the same page I need to move on…"
It's at this point when many women make one of the biggest dating mistakes: ASKING HIM WHAT HE'S THINKING OR PRESSURING HIM TO DEFINE THE STATUS OF THE RELATIONSHIP.
When a guy is in the beginning stages of dating you (the first 3 months – at minimum), he's living in the moment. Even if he hasn't considered whether he's in love with you, he knows he loves your company. My advice at this point is to GO WITH IT. Try to think like a man and just enjoy the present.
It's not our fault. Society romanticizes the idea that it takes two halves of people coming together to make a whole. We're conditioned to look for the person who "completes" us. We even refer to our loved ones as "my other half" – or worse – "my better half."
The truth is, expecting that another human being can somehow fix us by filling a void within us is simply unfair. In reality the only way to feel whole is to complete ourselves by living a full and satisfying life.
Don't let insecurity or low self-worth sabotage a relationship with real potential. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, make a commitment to work through these feelings with a counselor or use the self-esteem building tools in Dating Without Drama.
When you stop expecting your partner to be responsible for your happiness, you eliminate pressure and drama. A surprising bonus: without that pressure, most guys will freely and willingly do things to make you happy. It's a win-win for everyone!
Often, the things we have the urge to do or say in a moment of emotional weakness are NOT what we would choose to do or say when we've had some time to process our thoughts/feelings. We serve up a big dose of drama when we REACT emotionally to situations instead of taking a 5-minute "time out" to think things through and ACT rationally.
It takes practice, but if you learn to master the skill of putting your heart (emotions) on pause and checking in with your head (your intellect), you will spare yourself A LOT of the heartache that you've been experiencing by repeating the same simple mistakes.
"But waitaminute Paige..." you may be thinking. "These tips are all well and good, but why should we have to do all the work? Why can't men meet us halfway and learn to accept our nature as emotional women? They want a relationship too...why can't they make some of the effort?"
Because most men won't. They're simply not thinking about everything and analyzing everything like we are. (As I mentioned in Tip #2, they're too busy living in the moment!)
As frustrating as it may be, Mary, you can't control the way men think and behave. But you DO have control over your own actions.
So don't despair! You don't have to play games, turn off your feelings or act like a robot to "lure" a man. When you make a commitment to date without drama, you're allowed to feel – and honor – all of your emotions just as you normally would, you'll just learn not to let yourself or your actions be controlled by them.
You'll make decisions and take action from a place of confidence, rather than weakness or desperation. You won't spend another night alone, crying or waiting by the phone. The feelings of neediness will disappear. You will get out of your own way and allow yourself to have a successful relationship.
I wish you all the best and please keep us posted on your online dating adventures!


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Some of the DirectShow samples break if you install Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2. Most of the errors that I found fall into three categories:
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Why did Jame Toney Vs Eubank/Benn not happen?
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Re: Why did Jame Toney Vs Eubank/Benn not happen?
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they do not respond to his taunts cause they are not massive smack talkers like JT.
Eubank wanted nothing to do with toney, even admitted it himself
Harsh. I got the impression Eubank never forgave Toney for telling him via satellite that he'd beat his 'Momma's ass'!
Eubank explains that the fight wouldn't have generated enough money for the potential long-term damage it could've inflicted on either or both men!
"Yes, from late 1992 to early 1994, Chris Eubank-James Toney was the match that escaped. I do understand that it would've been great for the spectators, the best against the best, but Toney had so much burning desire in his solar plexus even as champion that I knew he probably wouldn't give up and knew he'd throw nothing but a catalog of combinations. It had 'Watson II' written all over it. I already had that fight. Toney hadn't had that fight and he wanted it.
"But believe me, I'm delighted to this day that the fight never materialized with Toney. I've got all my faculties in tact. I'm physically fit and mentally healthy, and I speak clearly. It would've been personal after all, because he insulted my mother.
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Asset Management Outsourcing, Inc. also known as AMO Recoveries, is a collection agency providing strategic accounts receivable management services. The company has its corporate office located in Norcross, GA.
Despite a good BBB rating, consumers do have a number of complaints against this collection agency (CA). Based on the AMO Recoveries Inc. reviews shared by members and guests in the DebtCC forums, a few such consumer complaints against AMO Recoveries Inc. have been given below:
Asset Management Outsourcing, Inc. contact details:
You can get in touch with AMO collection agency using the following information:
Address: 5655, Peachtree Parkway, Suite 213, Norcross, GA 30092.
Phone number: 678-259-9600
Fax: 770-368-1821
Sub: #1 ConfusedSat, 02/05/2011 - 09:14
Sub: #2 #115, can I have your address and name so I can send you a bill Wed, 02/02/2011 - 08:36
#115, can I have your address and name so I can send you a bill
Sub: #3 Inconvient TruthTue, 02/01/2011 - 20:59
Sub: #4 Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousMy college son had a $500 ceTue, 09/07/2010 - 10:21
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousMy college son had a $500 ce
Originally Posted by Anonymous
My college son had a $500 cell phone bill...unpaid....sent to AMO Recoveries. They have added on $116 for "Collection fees". They are calling us saying they have this right because of the origional contract he signed with US Cellular. They were unwilling to work out a payment plan or anything with him. He only makes $80 a week at the nursing home and is in college full time. What is the likelyhood they will take him to court? His ex-rotten girlfriend had him sign the contract ant then ran up the bill before they split. HELP!!!!! We looked them up withthe BBB....NOT GOOD!!!!!
Sub: #5 Expiration period on servicing loansSun, 05/16/2010 - 00:37
Expiration period on servicing loans
Originally Posted by Anonymous
I recieved a letter from certain AMO Rec. stating I need to pay my balance in full. It was actually a HELOC attached to then a rental property. We had a tenant that was so unfortunate and was in financial difficulties and so she wasn't able to pay the rent for few months and when they finally leave the property, the house was vacant for more than half a year and at the same time bec of the bad economy we are in, me and my husband lost a large amount on our income and wasn't able to pay that certain bill. Now, we are in a good position to start making payment on that account but we want to make the payments to the original creditor. We tried to contact the new new bank who purchase the old bank where we owe that money and they told me that they can no longer locate the account. They were saying that the account might have been closed when they purchased the bank. Can somebody help me and tell me what I should do to make the bank reinstate my loan account. I have been hearing and reading a lot of difficulties and bad experiences dealing with debt collectors and so I prefer to re start paying my bills to the original creditors instead of the debt collectors.
Sub: #6 Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousHas anyone heard of AMO RecoThu, 04/22/2010 - 11:45
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousHas anyone heard of AMO Reco
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Has anyone heard of AMO Recoveries? According to the BBB they have an unsatisfactory record. I received a collection notice for $32.02 on a credit card and all the letter states is that AMO Recoveries has been informed that the account is past due, and DO YOU INTEND ON PAYING THIS DEBT? Their address is 7067 W Broward Blvd. Suite C Plantation, Florida 33317. I think a debt validation letter is in order. If anyone has heard of AMO Recoveries, please let me know.
Sub: #7 I recieved a letter from certain AMO Rec. stating I need to pay Mon, 03/29/2010 - 12:33
I recieved a letter from certain AMO Rec. stating I need to pay
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As a professional collector, no longer third party though, you f
Sub: #9 Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousIts really too bad that the Fri, 02/19/2010 - 14:39
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousIts really too bad that the
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Its really too bad that the thousands of people who have good experiences with this company, helping them rid themselves of their debt, are not on here looking for a reason to vent, seek out validation or assistance.
I am one who investigated, realized i owed it, paid it and was perfectly fine with the demeanor and professionalism of the collection agent I worked with. In my opinion you just need to be proactive in taking care of your business whether you are able to pay or not.
Of course if you are unable to get a professional attitude from the agent you are working with, take note on the fact of whether they are following federal law and ask for a supervisor.
anyway....better things to do ....just wanted to get the alternate prospective out there.
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The Print Settings button does not respond when you choose Printer Manages Color in Adobe Photoshop's Print dialog box.
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Dean Malsack started piano lessons at the age of five and began playing professionally at fourteen. His father, also a professional pianist, was his teacher. His mother teaches piano as well.
On a cold November Sunday night in Philadelphia not too many people were out and about. But at the World Café Live, near the Ivy League campus of the University of Pennsylvania, there was beautiful music happening with or without the crowds. Even the upstairs of venue has a special feel when it's not overly packed. It felt like a jazz night.
The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF) - the world's leading two-day electronic music experience - has announced the dates for its 11th consecutive year: Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009.
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1 Graham Cracker Crust (9-inch) BANANA LAYER: 2 Tbsp. Butter 2-1/2 Cups Sliced Bananas (1/4-inch) 1/4 Cup Sugar 1-1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice CREAM CHEESE LAYER: 2 Pkgs. (8 oz. each) Cream Cheese, Room Temperature 6 Eggs, Room Temperature 1 Cup Sugar 1-1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice 1-1/2 Tsp. Vanilla 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
Yields: 8 Servings
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Per Serving
Excellent Source: Vitamin A and Choline
Good Source: Protein, Vitamin D, Folate and Iron
Calories: 618
Total Fat: 35 g
Saturated fat: 19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Monounsaturated fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 230 mg
Sodium: 333 mg
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 10 g
Vitamin A: 1318.9 IU
Vitamin D: 52.7 IU
Folate: 51.2 mcg
Calcium: 88.9 mg
Iron: 1.9 mg
Choline: 121 mg
Vitamin C: 6.8 mg
Vitamin E: 1.4 IU
Trans Fat: 0 g
Sugars: 51 g
Potassium: 338.2 mg
Magnesium: 29.1 mg
Selenium: 17.1 mcg
Phosphorus: 170.4 mg
Vitamin B12: 0.5 mcg
Vitamin K: 3.7 mcg
Vitamin B6: 0.3 mg
Copper: 0.1 mg
Vitamin B1 – Thiamin: 0.1 mg
Manganese: 0.3 mg
Zinc: 1 mg
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin: 0.4 mg
Vitamin B3 – Niacin: 3.5 mg
Omega 3: 0.4 g
Omega 6: 2.2 g
HEAT oven to 350°F. BANANA LAYER: HEAT butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. ADD bananas; cook, stirring gently, until soft, about 2 minutes. Do not mash. ADD sugar, lemon juice and pie spice. COOK, stirring gently, until mixture thickens, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. SPREAD evenly in bottom of crumb crust.
CREAM CHEESE LAYER: COMBINE cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in mixer bowl. BEAT on high speed until well blended. Reduce speed to low. BEAT IN flour just until blended and no streaks of flour remain. POUR over banana mixture.
CAREFULLY place pie on rack in center of 350°F oven. BAKE until knife inserted midway between center and edge of pie comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
COOL completely on wire rack. REFRIGERATE, loosely covered, until firm, several hours or overnight.
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A simple dessert with classic Bananas Foster flavors. Garnish this creamy pie with sliced bananas and caramel drizzle.
Room temperature cheese: To avoid lumps in the batter, take cream cheese out of refrigerator ahead of time, allowing it time to come to room temperature. In a pinch you can soften it in the microwave a few seconds, but don't overheat it.
Room temperature eggs: Using eggs that aren't refrigerator-cold prevents the fat in the cream cheese from re-hardening and making the batter look curdled or lumpy.
For a smooth uniform batter, scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters frequently with a rubber scraper.
When is it done? Like other baked custards, cheesecake should be removed from the oven before the center is completely set. The center will jiggle slightly when dish is gently shaken. Cheesecake will continue to "cook" after it's removed and center will firm up as it cools.
For easier slicing, use a thin-bladed knife. Wipe knife with clean damp towel, or rinse knife under warm water, after each cut.
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Anyone who gets regular credit card offers in the mail knows that the competition in that market is steep. Banks and credit card companies are aggressively competing for wallet share. Sure, a rewards program might incentivize some customers to spend with one specific card. But that doesn't mean that there aren't two or three other cards that offer the same rewards system – or better.
In order to really become the dominant brand and the go-to card provider for every consumer, financial institutions can benefit from offering intelligent, mobile and localized offers that are exclusive to the card and relevant to the consumer's lifestyle. In effect, that means building a more personal relationship with consumers and ensuring that the rewards are there exactly when and where they need them.
This goes to the most basic principle of direct marketing: build relationships by offering a personal experience. Today, mobile apps provide banks and credit card carriers with an unprecedented opportunity to directly offer consumers the rewards that work for them, at the right moment and in the right location. Here's how.
The Card-Consumer Relationship
The traditional relationship between credit cards and consumers is simple. The consumer makes a purchase with the card. The rewards quickly stack up. Eventually, the consumer calls or goes online to redeem the rewards. But those offers aren't necessarily relevant to a consumer's needs, so there's not as much as an incentive to go out of their way to spend more and build up points.
To create more relevant offers, banks and credit card companies have started to offer rewards through mobile applications. That can help consumers keep track of when they've earned enough points to cash in a reward. But even if a credit card carrier can send a mobile message to consumers about a new TV they could buy with 50,000 points, the app doesn't offer consumers the easiest way to get that reward. Knowing that you could buy a TV with your points is a nice feature, but knowing where to buy that TV is just as important.
What if, instead of showing consumers that they were eligible for the reward on a smartphone, they would get a notification that they reached 50,000 points and could redeem those points for a TV at a Best Buy just one mile away?
Financial institutions might know when consumers are eligible for rewards, but they still don't know enough about a consumer's location. As mobile becomes the go-to payment platform for more people, location needs to be a number one priority.
Pushing, Pulling and Rewards
Direct marketing has always been about location first and foremost. If you don't know where your customers are located, you'll never know what's most relevant to them. It's sometimes difficult for banks and credit card companies to deliver on that personal touch, but, thanks to mobile applications, it's becoming possible. An app that makes use of location intelligence can bring direct marketing to the next level.
There are two primary functions of a financial institution's mobile rewards app when they're empowered with location functionality: pushing and pulling. In the push model, banks and credit card companies send out relevant offers to consumers who have location services enabled on their phones. So if you're passing a Starbucks, the app could send a push notification to your phone that offers five times the amount of points if you purchase a coffee there.
Likewise, maybe you're shopping in a mall. Once you enter the mall, you might be near a Macy's and your credit card companyr could offer you a $1 credit if you spend $10 or more at the store. In this way, apps can push relevant offers to consumers and become everyday tools that can help consumers shop smarter and save money.
On the other hand, consumers can also choose to "pull" offers from the app. That means accessing the app for nearby and relevant offers. So if you're looking for restaurants, you could consult with your bank's app to see if there are any rewards for eating at nearby establishments.
The capabilities of push and pull offers on mobile apps are dependent on powerful location intelligence technology. Consumers are far more likely to redeem rewards if they're sent at a relevant time and for a business that's right around the corner.
But financial institutions have to ensure that those offers really are right around the corner. Many mobile apps use geofencing technology that places a radius around the consumer's location. A radius can detect nearby businesses… but it wouldn't necessarily know whether the shop is a half-mile around the block or a half-mile on the other side of a busy highway.
An app that consistently delivers rewards notifications, but doesn't take into account geography, traffic or buildings, will end up getting ignored by consumers. For example, a push notification about an offer for a Starbucks coffee is great – but not if the Starbucks is on the other side of a river.
Traditional geofencing technology relies on a radius to show locations to users, but, to really show consumers the most relevant locations where they can use their cards, the geofence has to be an irregular, dynamic shape that takes into account barriers, buildings, geography, walking and driving distances and traffic.
Without location intelligence, direct marketing on mobile devices is impossible, and banks and credit card companies have to rely on retail branches and call centers as direct touchpoints with customers. But, with location intelligence, financial institutions can build ongoing, individual relationships with customers that can turn a credit card into a proactive savings and discovery tool every time they're out and about.
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Lund, who was named president & CEO of Andersen in March 2011, replaces Chairman Jim Humphrey, who officially retires from his board role on February 22, 2013, as part of a planned transition. Humphrey joined Andersen in 1999, served as president & CEO from 2003 to 2011 and was named chairman of the board in February of 2008. He joined Andersen following a 31-year career at Armstrong World Industries.
"Under Jim's leadership, Andersen grew its national footprint and expanded its portfolio across all price points, and types of window and doors," Lead Director Jack Morrison said.
Lund joined Andersen in 1985 and served in a series of progressively responsible positions in IT, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Logistics and general management. He became the company's 10th president in September 2009, and became CEO when Humphrey retired from the company in April 2011. Lund is a member of the Board of Directors of the Andersen Corporate Foundation. He also sits on the boards of St. Olaf College, the Harvard Joint Center for Housing, The Itasca Project and the GREATER MSP Regional Economic Development.
"Jay's contributions and accomplishments over the last twenty-seven years have been instrumental to the growth of Andersen," Humphrey said. "We look forward to Jay taking on this additional role as chairman."
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Eye Motifs YKTTW Discussion
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Eyes used as a recurring subject, theme, symbols, etc.
The eyes are the window to the soul, or so we're often told. It's probably not surprising, then, that eyes are one of the most common Body Motifs. When eyes turn up in a symbolic role, they are normally linked to themes of perception, vigilance, and, occasionally, psychic powers (as in "the third eye"). On a more ominous level, eyes can be linked to deception, illusion and being under constant surveillance. They are also linked to appearances -- both the superficial and the ability to see something's true nature. As with all motifs, the motif can take the form of an actual eye, or simply a symbol of one: for example, a tattoo, a piece of jewellery or other MacGuffin, or a sign on a wall. It's also worth remembering that eyes are extremely vulnerable, so the motif might be the absence of an eye. In such circumstances, the theme may become blindness (both literal and metaphorical) and compromised perception.
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- Each Millennium Item in Yu-Gi-Oh! has an eye on it somewhere.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion and Rebuild features several including: SEELE's logo, Asuka's Eye Scream of EoE (and it's reference to it in Rebuild), Sahaquiel and several more if one looks for them.
- In Soul Eater Asura the Kishin has a symbol which consists of three eyes turned on their sides. Pretty relevant since his "thing" is madness (distorted perception) born from paranoia (hence the extra eye). People who're going insane frequently hallucinate faces (their own and others) being replaced with one with the symbol in place of its eyes.
- Pride in FMAB. Most of his attacks involve shadows, which are depicted as covered in eyes.
- The Jagan Eye in YuYu Hakusho is one of Hiei's major themes - it gives him several mental powers, as well as glowing when he uses Dark Flame techniques.
- In Blade Runner, the use of a 'shining eyes' technique is deliberately used by the film directors to denote replicants (Androids) and man-made animals giving the aesthetics view of a lens' flare.
- The film opens with the futuristic landscape reflected in the close-up of an eye. When the Tyrell building comes into view, it evokes the image of the pyramid with the all-seeing eye above it. Replicants can be recognized by an eye exam. Photographs (the eye of the camera) are important to Replicants. Pris' makeup is all white, except for a strip of red across her eyes. The Replicants locate Tyrell via the man who made their eyes. When Batty finally meets Tyrell, he gouges his eyes out. When Batty dies, he tells Decker of the wonders his eyes have seen.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL communicates via the red eye of its camera, and we see the lightshow of the stargate reflected in Bowman's eye.
- Eyes are a motif in Minority Report. Among them:
- The pre-cogs "see" crimes before they happen in their mind's eye.
- People's eyes are constantly scanned at checkpoints for identity verification.
- Anderton has his eyes replaced to hide his identity from scanners and the spiders.
- In the opening sequence, the "pre-criminal" Howard Marks returns home for his glasses ("You know how blind I am without them"), only to find his wife in bed with another man.
- Earlier his son plunges a pair of scissors through the eyes of a cardboard picture of Abraham Lincoln, the same instrument Howard later attempts to drive into his unfaithful wife's eyes.
- The drug dealer who sells Anderton his narcotics has no eyes so he cannot be identified.
- Agatha asks Anderton several times throughout the film, "Can you see?", a physical as well as metaphysical question.
- "The eyes of the nation are upon us," Director Burgess tells Anderton in warning him about the upcoming vote on the Pre-Crime Unit.
- Whenever the cops see Anderton (or any other pre-criminal), they say, "We have eyes on him."
- In Coraline, the titular character discovers an alternate, seemingly perfect version of her own world in which everyone's nicer, the food's better, and everyone has buttons for eyes. She's given the chance to stay forever if she sews buttons into her own eyes. A recurring motif throughout the film isn't a human eye, but rather a doll's eye- a round, black, button with four holes in the middle.
- In A Series of Unfortunate Events, the symbol for VFD is an eye.
- The Eye of Sauron in Lord of the Rings.
- In Illuminatus!, the eye in the pyramid is the symbol of the Illuminati.
- Eyes appear as a motif in The Great Gatsby, especially those of a billboard.
- In Harry Potter, the titular character has his mother's Green Eyes.
- In The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison the main character longs to have Blue Eyes. Eyes also appear symbolically in the story in the form of a flashlight and film projector.
- Eyes have become a symbol of George Orwell's 1984.
- In Dune, a side effect of using the drug Melange is that your eyes turn blue.
- In Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Hera, the queen of the gods, appears as a pair of floating eyes, which are also peacock feathers.
- One of the recurrincg motifs in Ronnie James Dio's music is eyes.
- Argus Panoptes from Greek mythology; the giant with many eyes (different account give him from 4 to 100 eyes), who was the watcher of Io.
- The Eye of Providence is an eye symbol usually combined with a pyramid or triangle, which was originally used by the Horus cult of ancient Egypt. It was adopted by gnostic Christianity, and has since become representative of the Illuminati and later Freemasonry. It is part of the Great Seal of the United States of America. The idea of the eye as symbolic of omniscience or mystical intelligence probably originates from this.
- The Reaverbots of Mega Man Legends are usually accotiated with their round red eye, with Reaverbot bosses having the eye shown in their health bars. Eden at the end of the first game also has a large eye symbol on its underside.
- These Reaverbot eyes also show up in Hyleg Ourobockle's and Burble Hekelot's stages in Mega Man Zero 2.
- In the Legend of Zelda series, Ganondorf, Agahnim, and the Sheikah Tribe tend to have a recurring eye motif. Vaati, however, takes the cake, with most of his One-Winged Angel forms being based around an eye. In The Minish Cap, when he takes over Hyrule Castle, he even decorates the place with eye markings.
- Many Kirby enemies and bosses have prominent eye motifs; ex. Kracko, Waddle Doo, Wheelie, etc. They are especially prominent in a number of final boss One-Winged Angel forms; ex. Drawcia Soul, Magolor Soul, Zero, and Dark Nebula.
- In the Diablo franchise, the seal of the Horadrim order includes what could be a pair of very stylised eyes, dripping, within a triangle.
- In Drowtales, the [[http://wiki.drowtales.com/index.php/Val'Kyorl'solenurn Val'Kyorl'solenurn clan]]'s symbol is the eye of an aware. It's embrouidered onto the front lower panel of clothing and battle flags, as well as tattooed onto the forehead.
- The symbol of the imperial family is nine gemstones shaped like eyes.
- CBS's corporate logo is a simplified eye. Sometimes played with in CBS Sports CGI, where the outer circle becomes a basketball, the cornea a football, and the iris a baseball or soccer ball.
- The ancient Egyptian Eye of Horus was a symbol of protection.
- It morphed into the physician's "Rx" logo, at least according to some theories.
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