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From my converted Canon 20D, an infrared shot originally intended to be a silhouette, but closer inspection showed the Okavanga Effect, and luminosity processing brought out a range of tones in the original "black" silhouette.
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Great shot, David!
Absolutely gorgeous!
This is mind blowing - a brilliant example of your Okavanga effect
This is a great picture, David!
This is just awesome, David! Love the contrast and blue of IR.
Many thanks, Sheri - I am very pleased you like this one - it seems to have been a hit. This was a reject from a shoot in June. I had wanted a silhouette, but the RHS was over exposed and everything looked a mess. Thus, it was in my reject bin. But, I came across what I now call the Okavanga Effect, and this image hit the spot as an example. In addition, I had been messing around with those luminosity masks, and hey presto this image popped out. I particularly like the detail on the trunk of the tree.
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Incredible! I'm always amazed!!!!
Hi Brenda - many thanks - it is a bit of an eye stopper - and all from an original that was over-exposed!
wow david,
that is soooooo amazing...with the little ray of sunshine <3
Many thanks, Georgia - glad you like it.
Amazing effect.
Many thanks - I've added the link to my journal on the Okavanga Effect.
Love the angle, and the cold, very Wintery feel!
Yes indeed - cold and wintry it was, Linda - in the middle of June! Yes, these techniques can radically alter the perception of weather in an image. I'll need to exploit that a bit more.
Ah yes David, now that I look at it again I can see there was a technique involved. I'm afraid with this polar vortex we are experiencing, 'cold' is all that I see.
We've been hearing about the Polar Vortex, Linda - yes, not so good if it goes on for any length of time, but keeping indoors seems the best policy. But, you guys always cope better than us when there is severe weather. We have had some storms that are not unusual at this time of the years, and it is, for our media, the end of the world as we know it. Waves crashing over seawalls - who would have thought it! Why was a seawall built in the first place? Thousands of houses flooded!!!! Apparently this has never happened before, but then you find they are all new houses built on flood plains... built there because....
Really beautiful colors.
Many thanks - the colours are an artefact of the technique, but they work well in this image.


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by meakers on Tue Oct 18, 2011 09:35 PM
Hi my name is Mary, my mother was told in June 2011 she has stomach cancer. They did numerous test and now it is October and they now tell us they can not do anything for her! She is 84 and is bleeding internally and is in need of a blood transfusion,they tell us her heart is too weak to undergo chimo or surgery. I need to know what to expect, what is coming how sick is she going to be, how much pain she will be in.
by Katherine62 on Thu Oct 20, 2011 09:21 PM
I don't have any great insights for you...other than to tell you that my heart goes out to you and your family (and of course your mother).
Don't give up but also don't force her to fight "your" fight to keep her going. Let her be the decision maker whenever possible and support her as much as possible.
Keep us posted.
by meakers on Tue Oct 25, 2011 08:00 PM
The day after we found out that there was nothing they could do for her I spent the day with her. We laughed, we cried, and we talked alot about how she felted about everything and she said she was not afraid to die. I told he good, but I was terriried, she got a chuckle out of that. when I got home I sat here and really thought about things and I prayed and I pray eveyday that she does not suffer does that make me a bad person!!
by lolis33 on Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:47 PM
Mary, I'm so sorry your mother is struggling with this dx. Can she have the blood transfusion still? I wonder if a 2nd opinion is an idea you may consider?
Regarding the 'suffering' question ~ No. Hoping she doesn't have to suffer in any shape or form means you love her to pieces and want her an easy passage out of this life. No. That hope does not make you a "bad person". Yes. You said you pray and God does know your heart's desire as well as your mothers'. Yes. So wonderful you are both so close and can even find humor and share laughter together...that's medicine in it's own right!
I'm sure there's other survivors here in this group who can share much more and ask you pertinent questions to help you journey through this valley...hang in there..good folks here who really care..you and mum are in my thoughts.
by JoyceJJL on Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:31 AM
Hi Mary
My Mom was diagnosed with Lung cancer. So I dont know if what I say will help. I hope so. She had stage 4, and they tried radiation, but was burning her. Then the oncologist said there was 1 pill he could try and she says "Not if it is the one that made my Daughter so sick" Which was me, as I had stage 3b breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. So we went thru it together. My God she & my family shaved their heads for me when I lost my hair, even tho she was sick. It came down to Hospice. And it sounded like what you wrote. We laughed, we cried and had so so many talks. Just her and I. It was a rotten time as far as knowing we were going to loose her. But all of us kids and Dad rallied and she smiled so much. What to expect is her getting weak, but always tell her you love her. And that you will survive. They need to know that. I cried when I would tell her things and then we'd laugh about dumb litle things. She got weaker and weaker, and had to have a hospital bed, and then it came to giving her ativan & morphine. I taped the last time she came to the kitchen table, where She & Dad lived in the housing for the elderly. I listen to it often and am so glad I taped it. Hopefully she wont be in any pain if they give her meds. But Please and I cant stress enough laugh and cry with her , talk about the older good times. It helps her and it will help you. Someone was always by her side. Even when she slept. I wish I could tell you its going to be easier than you expect, But it is hard. But hold on to every precious moment and let her know its ok. I know she asked my Sister in law "Carolyn how much longer will it take?" As her Dad had cancer, and honestly she never complained about a thing. Thank God. She just asked us to watch over Dad, as He needs it. Please know you have my thoughts & prayers and if you need to Please email me. It's a process your Mom will have to go through and you will too. Its something none of us want to have to go through, But somehow you'll do what you have to do and she'll love you even more for it.
Many Hugs Joyce
by ako322 on Wed Oct 26, 2011 07:03 PM
On Oct 18, 2011 9:35 PM meakers wrote: Hi my name is Mary, my mother was told in June 2011 she has stomach cancer. They did numerous test and now it is October and they now tell us they can not do anything for her! She is 84 and is bleeding internally and is in need of a blood transfusion,they tell us her heart is too weak to undergo chimo or surgery. I need to know what to expect, what is coming how sick is she going to be, how much pain she will be in.
On Oct 18, 2011 9:35 PM meakers wrote:
Dear Mary, my heart goes out to you and your mother. I wish I could tell you what to expect, but that is a question that has been on my mind for the last two months. You see, we have a similar situation. My mother was diagnosed two months ago with stomach cancer. Because she is 96 years old, her physician recommended focusing on the quality of the time she has left. Surgery or chemotheraphy would make her miserable and likely would only extend her life a few months, if at all. The doctor gave her a prescription to prevent stomach upset. He said that when she starts losing her appetite, coughing blood, and/or having constant stomach pains, that would be our sign and he would give her prescriptions to ease the pain. He also suggested that I call a hospice and get her name on the list so if it becomes necessary, the hospice will be ready. I am very close to my mother: we have lived with each other all my life (yes, she moved in a few months after I got married). My children adore her and are also, along with me, having difficulty at this time. I know I should be prepared since she's already 96, but - in all honesty, I am not ready so say goodbye. Fortunately, she is still in good spirits and does not feel terribly ill, except for a few times here and there. In fact, a few weeks ago, she mentioned she always wanted to see Chinatown in New York. So... the kids and I pooled our resources (and charged the rest), and we (mom, wheelchair, myself, and three adult kids) are flying to New York tonight for a four day weekend. We'll just wheel her around Chinatown for four days, eat, watch peope, etc. Exactly what she loves to do. This is a long note, but I wanted to tell you what you already probably know. Spend plenty of time with her. Take her out for a ride if she's able; allow her to eat whatever she wants if she asks, watch TV with her, take pictures and videos, etc. Good bless you, and please write me and let know how you and your mom are doing.
by ako322 on Wed Oct 26, 2011 07:08 PM
p.s. I forgot to mention, when my mother received her diagnosis and the possible options (chemo/surgery/nothing), the family told her we would support whatever she wanted. It was her final decision not to have any intervention.
by JoyceJJL on Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:40 AM
Yes it is her decision and no matter wat it is, we have to respect that. I wish I could help more. Bless you and try to be as astrong as you can.
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Is it indigestion or chest pain? Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack can save your life. John H., 46, a physician, thought he had indigestion. He felt discomfort in his abdomen on and off for about a month, took antacid tablets, and went about his life. One day, his wife came home to find him lying on the floor, clutching his chest in pain. She called an ambulance and had him rushed to the emergency room. There, he learned he was having a myocardial infarction (MI), a type of heart attack that causes damage to heart cells. If Dr. H. had waited much longer to get to the hospital, it is quite likely he would have died.Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer heart attacks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
The Death of Heart CellsMost heart attacks are a result of atherosclerosis: deposits of lipids or fatty cells, which build up and cause damage to and narrow the arterial walls. The body responds by creating plaque, which forms a scar inside the artery, causing even more damage. If the plaque ruptures, it releases its contents that can block the flow of blood to the heart. Without blood, the heart does not receive the oxygen it needs, and cells of the heart muscle begin to die.While a heart attack may describe several possible conditions, MI refers strictly to the death of heart cells. The longer the heart muscle goes without blood, the more severe and extensive the damage and the greater the risk of ongoing heart muscle weakness, or even death. MIs can also be caused by drug use, particularly cocaine.
Immediate Treatment Is EssentialA heart attack is a medical emergency and needs immediate care. The first thing you need to do is call for emergency medical services. Your survival chances increase with earlier emergency treatment. Heart damage can often be minimized or averted by immediate treatment.
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Clarisonic Pro Skincare Brush
924 reviews
81% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$$
Package Quality: 4.3
Price: $$$$
INGREDIENTSbliss beauty trio
Age: 36-43
Skin: Very Oily, Olive, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I've had mine for about four years now. I used it religiously at first day and night with various cleansers and brushes. Does it clean? Yes. What else does it do? Absolutely nothing.
My experience:
I started out with the normal brush head. I started to break out like crazy. I never had an acne problem back in my teen years. In fact, I don't think I ever got a zit at all. I'm very prone to clogged pores though because I'm very oily. Even now at 38, I still have very oily skin. I switched to the acne brush with no difference. I moved on to the deep pore brush which made my skin a lot worse. I then switched frequency. I originally was doing two full cycles at once 2x a day. I figure, my skin is bad so it needed the extra scrubbing. I realized that wasn't helping. I switched to one full cycle once a day. I switched to every other day. Still, no difference in skin. I went the opposite direction in brushes and started to switch to the more gentle brushes. The delicate brush 2x a week seemed to be the best routine for me. But, I got lazy and ran out of brushes and it just sat in my room for a couple of years unused.
Recent experience:
I made the decision before Christmas to give the Clarisonic one last ditch effort before I call it quits. I got the sensitive brush head to use with my favorite AM cleanser. I had a well thought out plan on how to use this again. I knew the cleanser I was using wasn't going to cause issues. I also planned on using this only 3x a week in the mornings with using a sensitive head brush. I made sure to start this routine with clear skin. Same ol' song and dance. Frustrated as hell! After using this for one week (3x max) my skin started to break out again and my cheeks were started to get red again. I'm prone to redness in my skin and my AM cleanser was fixing that issue (contains retinol). The Clarisonic destroyed the positive results I was getting with the cleanser.
End result:
I gave it my all! I have to let it go. Let it go! Let it go!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I owned a Clarisonic for over a year before throwing it into the trash. So yes, I definitely had enough time to decide if I truly love or hate this product.
I hated it. Clarisonics are in my opinion, overhyped and overpriced. During this time period I tried several knock offs just to compare. A much cheaper version (Olay) performed just as well. However that's not why I am giving this product 1 lippie. If it was just overpriced and I loved it, I'd still give it 5 lippies.
Clarisonic is getting 1 lippie due to the damage it did to my skin. I learned the hard way that I *do* have thin, sensitive skin. And that manual exfoliation is NOT suited for my skintype. I honestly believe the Clarisonic is responsible for a lot of the broken capillaries that arrived on my pizzaface back in 2011.
I find chemical exfoliators (IE glycolic acid) to be much more effective at evenly exfoliating sun damage off. Clarisonic did nothing to get rid of my freckles... yet alpha hydroxy acids erased them ALL.
My last big beef with this product is the fact that it can potentially damage/distrupt your skin's protective barrier. When that is compromised, you are at a higher risk for breaking out due to bacteria. So if any of you are noticing a huge break out while using a Clarisonic, that very well may be the culprit.
The bottom line: only use the Clarisonic if you have thick, tough skin. If you are prone to broken capillaries run away. I find using an oil cleanser removes EVERYTHING from my face without needing to use any type of skin brush.
Edited to add: The only oil that doesn't break my acne-prone skin out is Jojoba.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Love this product very much. I use it to clean my face once a day. More then one day didn't use it I will very uncomfortable with my skin.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Black
TLDR: the clarisonic is a really expensive reminder to exfoliate.
I was sold on the hype after hearing how glowing your skin gets from using and I got this for my birthday last year. 1 year later my thoughts are mixed.
Pros: does a decent job physically exfoliating. The timer is nice so you know to move around your face.
Cons: Price, brush head softness, noticeable results.
I think the die hard converts to the Clarisonic are those who didn't regularly exfoliate previous to purchasing one. I have rosacea combined with very dry temples and oily/blackhead prone t-zone. Previous to purchase, I used a $1 face brush from the dollar store combined with the Amore Pacific treatment enzyme peel (APtep) ~ 2-4x a week. I also used olay regenerist microderm abrasion + peel every 2 weeks. I switched to the occasional addition of the APtep with the Clarisonic solely around the same frequency, after my Olay ran out.
Skin changes: there was only a slight reduction in the milia close to my mouth. Texture remained unchanged. I didn't notice any reduction in blackheads, which was my main motivation for purchasing this. :( There is a softness to your skin after you finish, but it may be due to the blood rushing to my face. In my old routine, I got the same feeling after using the microderm abrasion kit combined with a bit of a longer face massage.
Noticeable things about the product: The brush heads felt much rougher on my skin than my cheapie face brush, and my rosacea didn't loooove it. It wasn't too much but I never wanted to go to using the clarisonic every day. Because I didn't use it everyday, I don't know if that's why I never had and purging irritation. I also never used the standard heads, only the sensitive. It looks pretty on my shelf, and tbh, it kept screaming at me to use it, since it costs $300 freaking dollars. I wish the battery lasted longer (a single charge didn't get me through a 3 week vacation w/no charger).
I am not going to comment on the "cleaning' ability of this product, as I use a makeup remover and face wash and have never seen makeup residue on the brush heads.
I am hesitant to recommend it, but I guess it's an expensive way to help you form an exfoliation habit, since I think most people don't remember to. I think if you regularly exfoliate in any way a few times a week, it'll give you similar results. And I think my previous chemical/physical switchup was way better for my pores than just using the clarisonic alone.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This is actually a pretty good device, but it never ended up becoming a mainstay in my daily routine. I purchased mine almost four years ago after my skin care professional recommended it so enthusiastically I felt like I would be crazy to not get one :/.
(In my defense, the dude is 50+ but *easily* looks mid-30s, so when he sincerely recommends something that he uses himself (and he was definitely sincere!), it's hard not to fall for the pitch, especially since he's so ethical he's talked me out of purchasing stuff on multiple occasions, or at least made me try a sample first.)
On that note, if you decide to splurge for the pro version, you'll get an extra two years on the warranty if purchased through a professional skin care service provider, but it doesn't cost any more than it would if purchased elsewhere. That actually came in incredibly handy when my first one turned out to have an issue with the recharger (wouldn't charge unless the battery was fully depleted, which apparently isn't how it's supposed to work). Mentioned it on a visit with my skin guy over a year later and he said it was still under warranty and was able to replace it with a version that was even better! (Came with a back/body extension head, which the original didn't have.)
Anyway, I used my Clarisonic Pro off and on for over a year and was actually very satisfied with the results. It does a great job of cleansing/exfoliating, no complaints there. It just got to be a PITA after awhile with the need for periodic recharging (annoying when you live in a shoebox with a limited number of available outlets!) and the replacement heads are pretty expensive (mine kept getting moldy but that's probably an issue with my bathroom/humidity and not the device itself. Just saying'!).
If I'm to be perfectly honest, I just got....bored with it. That, and I'm not a fan of the kinds of cleansers that work well with a Clarisonic. I don't like soapy stuff on my face (I NEVER wash with soapy products otherwise).
My ideal cleansing routine is a physical exfoliator from a tube. Once a day, only in the shower. Product ennui isn't an issue because I can always try a new exfoliant when I get bored with the current one. That has been my routine since I was a teen and I'm now 38. It works for me. The Clarisonic was an interesting experiment, truly works well, and I would recommend it (or other similar devices that do the same thing) to other people.
Me, I'm cheap and lazy, with the attention span of a gnat, and I'm okay with that. My skin is pretty happy too.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I've been using this for over 2 years now and I'm still loving it. Makes my skin look radiant and no acne! Love this and would recommend for sure.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
This made my skin go haywire. I was told it can cause purging without irritation. The purging should clear up after about 4 month of use. I first had the original mia now the pro. The mia is easier to control not top heavy like the pro. The pro comes with a dock charging stand and a body brush with extended stick. It give you more time to wash that about it. The charge life is not long enough it last about 10 times use. The body function time is not long enough. After about 6 months the charge did not stay had to charge it everyday. 9 months it just complete died would not charge or turn on. I had to sent it back to Clarisonic and they send me a new one. I have tried all the brushes even the cashmere. The cashmere bushes are horrible the bristles are too long soft and not enough bristles. The other ones are too hard irritating.
Con/Problems. This over stimulated my skin cause the worse breakouts from whiteheads worse cystic pimples and under the skin bumps that did not clear up after 4 months. In addition my skin become red flaky peeling cheek red and raw. The complexion red and dull. Made my skin worse then what I had. I even used it less but still same problems. I stop using for a couple months and used again same problems.
I clean the brush heads with antibacterial soap and let them fully dry even change the heads out every 3 months still same problems. Too irritating and damaging to the skin. A rubber cleansing pad with tiny nubs works better without irritation or over stimulating the skin only cost around $6.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
love it!
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I loooove this product ..it has. changed my life and outward appearance!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I have been using my clarisonic for 4 months now. I purchased it in hopes of getting rid of blackheads on my nose and areas of flakey skin. My previous cleansing routine was using my hands and any soap I would come by (sometimes Clinique or a dove bar or apricot scrub). After 4 months of clarisonic I still have flakey skin and the blackheads have never been worse.. I even purchased the deep pore brush. Since using, I have had so many small breakouts in places there never have been before. I've always had clear skin.. Not anymore thanks to this tool.
I keep using it in hopes it will do something beneficial and because I feel like I have to due to how much money I spent on it!
If youre looking to get rid of blackheads do NOT purchase this! Waste of money :(
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Her foray into supporting "Cap and Trade" has garnered derision from all who see through the "global warming" hoax, and her performance on the floor of the Senate was a miserable failure. As documented by Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., and reported by Wes Vernon in Wednesday on the Web (www.pvbr.com), her Cap and Trade bill "would have resulted in 1) higher gas prices at the pump, 2) the largest tax increase in history, 3) the biggest pork bill ever, 4) the loss of up to 4 million jobs by 2030, 5) a huge bureaucratic intrusion into your life, and 6) the biggest reorganization of the American economy since the 1930s."
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"I am not clutching at my armchair and I have not said that I am not going to step down under any circumstances," he said on Wednesday.
"What I said is that if the issues of my personal safety and the safety of my family members will be resolved ... and if there is stability in Kyrgyzstan, then I am ready to consider this question." Asked about the possibility of talks with the ousted Bakiyev, who has been in his southern power base of Jalal'abad since the protests last Wednesday, Otunbayeva said "we will see. We would have to determine a format for such a meeting."
She said there has been no contact with Bakiyev yet, but a senior member of her provisional government, Azimbek Beknazarov, has headed to southern Kyrgyzstan where the president is now staying.
Arrest uncertainAl Jazeera's Roza Ibragimova, reporting after Otunbayeva's news conference, said the interim leader was not clear about whether the interim government would actually seek to have Bakiyev arrested.
Roots of Kyrgyz uprising persist
Interview: Roza Otunbayeva
"Basically she said 'we're still putting pressure on him, we're still trying to make him feel cornered'.
"Her answers were not quite as direct but she did say 'if he were in our hands, we'd definitely put him on trial'. But it didn't sound like they were ready to actually go ahead and launch the operation to detain him."
Otunbayeva had earlier told the Associated Press news agency that her government would offer security if Bakiyev stepped down and left the country.
But there was no such offer for his family.
Otunbayeva said on Wednesday that Bakiyev's relatives and close allies would have to stand trial.
"As for his relatives and the former defence minister, these are people who shot citizens, and there can be no discussion of assurances of their safety, except for their legal defence in court," she said.A court has issued an arrest warrant for Bakiyev's brother and eldest son, as well as Daniyar Usenov, the former prime minister, over the more than 80 deaths in last week's protests.Meanwhile, Robert Blake, the US assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs, said Washington would be prepared to help the interim government.
"I feel optimistic about the steps [the interim government] is already taking ... the United States is prepared to help," he said after meeting Otunbayeva.
'Brink of civil war'Moscow also appears to have endorsed the de facto government, but on Tuesday the Russian president warned that neighbouring Kyrgyzstan is "on the brink of civil war" if the political situation is not sorted out."The risk of Kyrgyzstan breaking apart - into the south and the north - really exists," Dmitry Medvedev said during a speech at the Brookings Institution think-tank in Washington.
Natalia Leshchenko, a Russia analyst at the economic research group Global Insight in Britain, said Medvedev has good reasons to be very concerned and to be calling for more international attention to what is happening in Kyrgyzstan.
"Kyrgyzstan is a country which has an important strategic position in Central Asia," she told Al Jazeera.
"There are very deep divisions between the more industrialised north and the more rural south ... The interim government unfortunately does not represent the whole population of Kyrgyzstan. Neither did President Bakiyev.
"What the country now needs is a leader who would be able to unite the whole society ... Otherwise the country will fall prey to radical Islamism and will become a very serious security hotspot."
Kyrgyzstan is strategically important for both the US and Russia.
The Moscow government has set up two military air bases in the country.
The US is leasing the Manas airbase, which is essential for supplies to its troops in Afghanistan.
About 70 per cent of the 5.5 million population are Kyrgyz.
There are also about 15 per cent of Uzbeks and a large Russian group in the capital.
Source: Al Jazeera and agencies
Bakiyev seeks safety guarantees to quit as interim government sends military to arrest him.
Self-proclaimed interim leader says ousted president may face trial over unrest deaths.
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From: "THE 131ST U.S. INFANTRY (FIRST INFANTRY ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD) IN THE WORLD WAR; NARRATIVE—OPERATIONS—STATISTICS" By COLONEL JOSEPH B. SANBORN 1919
p. 187: A large fighting patrol to which "M" Company contributed 40 men set out at one o'clock on the morning of November 8th for the purpose of raiding the town of St. Hilaire and securing prisoners. Approaching the town at daybreak they were subjected to intense machine gun fire. For this cause it was considered unwise to raid the town without more artillery preparation. During the engagement, Sergeants John J. Lee and Albert A. Dutton played an important role. Their example, and utter disregard for the intense fire were important factors in encouraging the advance. They were both continually exposed. On the order to retire Sergeant Dutton in his effort to direct the men, as to the course to take, was among the last to fall back.
p 711: CHAPTER XXXII - ROSTERS OF COMPANY M - ROSTER OF SOLDIERS WHO ARRIVED IN FRANCE WITH 131ST INFANTRY, MAY 30, 1918. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY M.
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Name: Dutton
Birth Date: 30 May 1896
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father Name: William M Dutton
Father's Birth Place: United States
Mother Name: ?E Ardren
Mother's Birth Place: United States
FHL Film Number: 1287742
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Name: Albert A Dutton
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Illinois
Birth Date: 30 May 1896
Race: Caucasian (White)
Draft Board: 34
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Name: Albert Ardren Dutton
Birth Date: 30 May 1896
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Residence: Maywood, Illinois
Race: White
Home in 1930: Maywood, Cook, Illinois
Alberta Dutton 33
Lillian Dutton 34
Shirley L Dutton 5 [5 11/12]
Gloria L Dutton 1 [1 3/12]
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Dutton, Albert 155 Cornell Desplaines, IL. Va4-7067
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The 30D had a 50 mm lens and the 5D had an 85mm lens and that could account for the difference in reading the globe etc.
Canon EOS 30D Review
Tripod Mount
Internal flash
The EOS 30D features an E-TTL II pop-up flash (same as the EOS 20D), it has a guide number of 13 (approx. 3.3 m @ 17 mm / 2.3 m @ 85 mm; ISO 100) and a wide angle coverage of 17 mm. Support for E-TTL II means that lens distance information is now used to calculate the required flash power. Flash sync speed is 1/250 sec.
The EOS 30D also allows for FE-Lock (Flash Exposure Lock) which can be used to take a meter reading of the subject using the flash before taking the shot. This can be useful for recomposing the scene, with the flash up (or an EX flash attached) simply aim the center of the frame at the subject to be metered, press the * button and the camera will fire the flash and take a meter reading, the next shot you take will use this locked exposure.
AF Assist
Sadly Canon are sticking with the use of the internal flash for AF assist. So instead of having a separate lamp to provide assistance to the AF system in low light you have to raise the flash unit which will strobe to provide illumination for AF.
External flash
|The EOS 30D's hot-shoe can be used with Canon and third party flash units (sync only). As with the internal flash the hot shoe supports E-TTL II metering which uses distance information from the lens to calculate flash power. This works with all Canon lenses (although distance information is only provided by lenses with ring type USM motors).
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In some of our digital SLR reviews we now provide a sound recording of a continuous burst of shots. Below you can see waveforms of a recording made of the EOS 30D shooting continuously for 30 seconds in JPEG (Standard and Fine) and RAW. The storage card used was a SanDisk Extreme III 1 GB Compact Flash (Type I).
JPEG continuous, 30 seconds
|Canon EOS 30D JPEG Standard - 131 frames (4.85 fps initial burst of 117 frames)
|Canon EOS 30D JPEG Fine - 78 frames (4.85 fps initial burst of 41 frames)
Canon EOS 30D JPEG continuous (Standard then Fine); MP3 1,342 KB
RAW continuous, 30 seconds
|Canon EOS 30D RAW - 32 frames (4.85 fps initial burst of 11 frames)
Canon EOS 30D RAW continuous; MP3 445 KB
Supplied In the Box
The EOS 30D will be offered as body only or as a kit with the EF-S 17 -85 mm or 18 - 55 mm lens (as shown in the image on the right below).
The EOS 30D body only is supplied as:
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Today was a dress-up day at school and my son who is currently[1] a raving Indiana[2] Jones fan, decided to go as his idol. The resemblance is uncanny, see for yourself:
My daughter went as June from the Little Einsteins:
Indy of course had his trusty satchel[3][5], but I don't remember if June has her trusty blankie and baggie of goldfish in the show.
[1] AKA until something better comes along. We thought Star Wars was here to stay because it lasted from Hannukah until his birthday six months later, and so all the kids in his class bought him star wars toy. Little did we know, that was the exact week that Lego Indiana Jones came out, and as a result Star Wars became dead to him.
[2] He says "in dee AHHH nuh"
[3] Although Jared insisted on calling it a purse, and who am I to correct him? I tried to call it a 'european carryall' once and he looked at me like I was from outer space[4].
[4] Not in that "Cool!! I'm five years old and you're from outer space and I like stuff from outer space!!" way - in that "I am channeling the look I will be giving you in ten years when I am an adolescent and you are way too uncool for me".
[5] I can't think of the word "Satchel" without thinking of Ford Prefect.
That boy needs to spend some more time with his Chicago cousins. We'll kick that ah-sounding a in Indiana right to the curb!
Cute outfits, of course. Meanwhile, who is that long-haired girl and what did she do with your daughter???????


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This month's opinion poll asked "What goals should Russia pursue in the 21st century?"
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Average block cheese prices dropped a penny to $1.78 last week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, down from $1.79, which has been the average for three weeks.
Cheese prices closed at $1.78 Monday through Thursday and dropped to $1.77 Friday.
Wheat prices dropped all the way down to $9.04 last week on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, from $9.57 the previous week. Prices fell once it became clear the crops avoided damage from chillier weather in the northern Midwest.
Wheat closed at $9.39 Monday, $9.26 Tuesday, $9.29 Wednesday, $8.71 Thursday and $8.56 Friday.
Gasoline and diesel fuel
Today's nationwide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.58, down 6 cents from $3.64 a week ago, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.
Prices are also down from $3.57 a month ago, but remain up from this time last year, when consumers were paying $2.73 at the pump.
Mid-range unleaded dropped to $3.72 from $3.78 the previous week, while today's premium unleaded price is $3.89, down slightly from $3.91 last week.
The nationwide average for diesel fuel is $3.89, from $3.91 last week. Although the price of diesel fuel is close to last month's $3.88, it is nearly a dollar more than this time last year when it cost $2.97.
Natural Gas
A touch of autumn in the air combined with hopes for the eventual return of winter was likely the catalyst enabling natural gas prices to recapture the $4 mark this week despite an environment of negative consumption fundamentals and continued strong production. At the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), the October 2011 natural gas contract advanced 9.9 cents per million Btu (MMBtu) to close at $4.039 per MMBtu over the week.
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Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands Inc. closed last week at $53.85, up big from $51.53 the previous week. The company hit its 52-week high in August when shares were $56.72. Yum! traded at a 52-week low of $43.85 in September 2010.
Domino's closed last Friday at $28.28, a significant jump from $26.87 the previous Friday, and just shy of the company's 52-week high of $28.74 set earlier in the week. Shares remain substantially higher over this time last year when the company traded at $13.19 in September 2010.
Papa John's closed Friday at $29.79, an increase from the previous week's closing of $28.07. The company hit its 52-week high earlier this summer at $34.12 and traded at a 52-week low of $25.10 in September 2010.
CEC Entertainment Inc., parent company of Chuck E. Cheese restaurants, hit $28.63 on Friday, which was up from $27.93 the previous week. The company hit its 52-week high of $41.75 in July. CEC hit its 52-week low of $33.18 in October 2010.
Following its positive year-end fiscal results announcement, Pizza Inn stocks were up to $3.14 Friday, from $2.87 the previous week. Pizza Inn hit its 52-week high earlier this summer when it finished at $3.26. It traded as low as $1.79 in September 2010.
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Max Scherzer is moving along in the Diamondbacks farm system.
Max Scherzer is moving along in the Diamondbacks farm system.
Justin Upton has proven he is one of the top prospects in baseball, Mark Reynolds as taken a big leap forward, and Alberto Callaspo has disappointed.
Gerardo Parra, 20, has continued his quick rise through the organization by hitting .328/.366/.420 in May and .382/.434/.566 in June.
The Diamondbacks were delighted when righthander Jarrod Parker fell into their lap at ninth pick in the first round of the draft Thursday.
Mark Reynolds' first week in the majors with the Arizona Diamondbacks was something to see.
Lefthander Brett Anderson, 19, has displayed a knack for an art uncommon among pitchers in their first professional season, let alone their first season out of high school.
Jamie D'Antona refined his batting approach in his second season in the Southern League in 2006, and he was taking his hitting exploits to a new level early this year.
Righthander Micah Owings was a longshot to crack the Diamondbacks' rotation entering spring training, but his first two starts have gone so well that he is a candidate to stick when Randy Johnson returns.
J.D. Durbin, one of the top prospects in the Twins system until sidetracked by injuries, will have a chance to continue his career in his hometown after the Diamondbacks claimed him on waivers.
Lefthander Greg Smith has come a long way in the last nine months, and not just because he helped Team USA earn a berth in the 2008 Olympic Games.
Righthander Dallas Buck is back on the mound and that is where he plans to stay, even if his mid-90 mph fastball does not accompany him.
The Diamondbacks took it easy on sandwich pick Brooks Brown last summer, limiting his innings after a long, successful season at Georgia that included a run to the College World Series.
In an organization lacking high-end speed, Diamondbacks second baseman Emilio Bonifacio stands out like, well, his stolen base numbers.
Righthander Jailen Peguero has the body of Tom Gordon and a body of work that made him worthy of a 40-man roster spot this winter.
Kirk Gibson and Chip Hale have been hired as coaches by the Diamondbacks.
Lefthander Dana Eveland had some stunning numbers at Triple-A Nashville, and his acquisition could give the Diamondbacks another piece of their future.
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Bedrooms: 8/
Bathrooms: 7/
Sleeps: 16/
Type: House
Spectacular oceanfront home for your family to enjoy with amazing ocean to sound views! Spend the day on the beach or take a cooling dip in the pool for a change from the surf. Relax in the hot tub overlooking the Atlantic ocean while the kids splash in the pool. New for 2015 the owners have completely remodeled the kitchen at "High Tide" and added an exterior luggage lift to help you move your groceries and luggage into and out of the house. Everything has been replaced from the tile floor, to the cabinets and appliances! 4 Master Suites with King beds, ensure you all the privacy you will need for quiet time away from the crowd. Ready to play? How about a game of pool in the rec room? High Speed Wireless Internet Access and a fax machine make it easy to check in the office quickly and check out for more vacation fun! Beautifully decorated and well appointed, your every need is met at "High Tide". Centrally located for biking along paths through Nags Head, excellent restaurants, outlet shopping, groceries. Close to pier fishing for the kids and the "kids at heart". Just across the causeway to Historic Manteo for a fantastic aquarium, Lost Colony Outdoor Drama, Elizabethan Gardens and many kids activities. Water sports within walking distance too! Finally, you have found a home that offers something for everyone! Top Level: Great Room with a large flat panel, DVD, Surround Sound, Stereo/CD, Gas Fireplace, Well Stocked Kitchen with 2 Dishwashers, Dining Table seats 10, Bar seat 4, Game/Dining Table seats 4, Half Bath, Master Suite with King, TV/DVD, Private Deck.Mid Level: Master Suite with King, TV, Deck Access overlooking ocean, Master Suite with King, TV, Deck Access, Hot Tub on this deck, Master Suite with King, Deck Access, Bedroom with Queen, TV, Full Hall Bath, Laundry Room with Washer/Dryer.Ground Level: Rec Room with Pool Table, Large flat panel, Sony PS3/DVD, Fax Machine, Wet bar with Full Size Fridge, Bedroom with 2 Twins, TV/VCR; This bedroom shares Full bath with Bedroom with Queen and TV, Bedroom with Bunk Set has private access to Full Hall Bath, TV.Extras: Private Pool (14 x 28) Pool is Heated Seasonally, Hot Tub (8), High Speed Wireless Internet, 10 TVs/10 VCRs/3 DVDs, Stereo/CD, Surround Sound, Gas Fireplace, Pool Table, Fax Machine, 2 Full size Refrigerators, 2 Microwaves, 2 Park Grills, Free Standing Icemaker, 4 Master Suites, Dogs allowed, No Smoking, Parking: 8 cars
Additional amenities include: pool table, baby equipment, dog friendly property, blue ribbon service property, keyless entry.TripAdvisor property ID 2242815 ...Read more
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- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
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- Pet friendly
- Suitable for the elderly
- Smoking allowed
- Wheelchair accessible - ask
- Suitable for children
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Very good
D'Ilio Family
New Jersey
"I only need one word - awesome!!!"
Our stay at High Tide was awesome and our experience with Outer Banks Blue was great. We loved the house as it was comfortable, clean and ready for us at 2 p.m. The keyless entry was something new for us and we absolutely loved it.
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Recommended for: Luxury, Romantic
"Excellent house"
The location and lay out of this house was outstanding! So close to the beach!!! Near shopping and restaurants. Beautifully decorated, decks perfect for sunrises and coffee!
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Recommended for: Romantic
Avid OBX fan
"Relaxing and beautiful, but..."
This house is very nice - the location right on the beach with a pool is wonderful. However, the basement had water damage and a terrible odor for the first 3 days of our stay. Also, the pool was not well maintained and actually dirty for half of our stay. I give the house 4 stars and the Management Company 2 stars.
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Jerry & Amy
House was nice, well appointed and comfortable. Greatroom TV could use upgrade. There was alot of sand around the pool that could have been cleaned up. Pool service didn't clean sand from pool, but turned on the hose to fill pool and let it run after they departed, which resulted in over fill. Otherwise, pleased.
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"Overall review of our vacation in High Tide"
This is our 2nd stay in High Tide and hope to be able to return as a family. We did find that the ceiling fans were too dirty to run, the cold air filter in the kitchen was filthy, thus the Master bdrm off the kitchen had a very dirty door and woodwork. The matresses in the rooms are in need of replacement and the pool furniture had been used very hard by the time we got there this year. There was also a broken toilet paper roll in the lowest level bathroom. These could all be improved on but, all in all High Tide is a great place to spend vacation with the family. Our grandchildren are building memories here and we hope to continue to do so.
This is my second report...hope the storm doesn't ruin this house or the rest. We love the Outer Banks!!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Rugged, Romantic, Families w children, Singles
"A great week!"
We loved staying at High Tide over our april break. This was our first family vacation and we all traveled from different areas of the northeast. The house was beautiful and was full of many things that we thought we would need to bring from home (i.e. spices, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, etc). The location was perfect and within walking distance to some gift shops and restaurants. This isn't our first time to the Outer Banks, but this house was certainly one of the best with under 10 bedrooms. It had all of the decor and amenities of a larger beach house, but at a great price! It was easy to get to and a breeze to check in (we used the key code and it was very simple). Being the first people of the season to use the pool, we ran into a few minor difficulties with the heater, but they were very quickly resolved and we enjoyed the pool every day we were there!
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Mike Gallagher
"2010 family vacation"
Home was nice, pool clean, convienent, worked well for our group, numerous little items needed fixed. good overall
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The Manassas Miller Family and Friends.
"it was absolutely wonderful and it was the week before earl!"
We have been coming to Nags Head yearly, as a family since my youngest (of 5 children) and he is 26 now.. This was probably the best ever. The house was great, as was the location. This year we have 3 grandchildren (ages 4, 5 and 13). Walking distance to shops and convenience stores. Groceries just a few short miles away. Can't say enough good things about the experience. Hopefully we can repeat the same next year. Thank you Outer Banks Blue for the perfect vacation!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Families w children, Singles, Luxury
"Family friendly"
Great house! There was more than enough room for our group to interact as a whole, a small group or by oneself. We had teenagers and an 10 an under group and it was easy for all to go from the pool to the beach and back again. Although we had a "semi" private walkway to the beach (shared with a few other houses), it was no big deal. In fact, we got to know those families and even shared a few beach volleyball games, and our dogs played together, too.
The house is centrally located so easy trek to the grocery store, souvenir shops, and restaurants.
We enjoyed watching the dolphins every morning from the living room/top deck. We have lots of great memories in the pool, on the beach or just hanging at the house.
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Maggie and Westley
"Great Week at the Beach with the Family"
- Interaction with Outer Banks Blue staff from the beginning to my last call to them was excellent. Keyless entry worked well for all of us.
- Home was decorated nicely. Plenty of games, books, movies and puzzles were provided for our entertainment while we were there.
- Location of this home was perfect, close to grocery stores, restaurants, and the outlet mall.
- What we liked best was being on the beach and having a heated pool at the same time.
- Problems we encountered or suggestions: 1) There were no tea towels and potholders provided in the kitchen. These items should always be provided. 2) recommend installing a DVD player in the master bedroom. 3) suggest installing a pet gate on the deck (baby gates did not work)to keep the dog from going to the beach on its own. 4) stove top reflectors were the wrong type for the burners which set in place on an angle, therefore all the pans/pots cooked on an angle and created problems.
What we liked the least: Having to leave and go home at the end of our vacation.
Thank you, Dee Durbin-Dodd
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Families w children, Rugged, Romantic, Luxury, Singles
"High Tide 12/26/2009"
very nice house, the included linens were a very nice touch. Great location near Duner's and Owen's (and the outlets).
the key code door lock was super - no need to worry about lost keys or making sure all parties had one during outside activities.
the only problems - we could not get the fireplace working, and the outside hoses were not working to top off the hot tub. And the vacuum cleaner was basically non-functional.
"Overall Great Experience!!!!"
From making the reservations with Mimi to leaving at the end of the week, it was an overall great experience!!! Mimi was a great contact who recommended the house since our family had never been to the OBX- great central location. The house was beautiful along with all of the amentities and being oceanfront...nothing beats the view!!!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Families w children, Rugged, Romantic, Luxury, Singles
A FlipKey verified reviewer
new Jersey
"9th Summer in OBX"
Overall we had a terrific vacation. Love the fact
that you don't have to go and wait in a long line
at Realty office to pick up the key. Keyless
entry is the way to go. Plus it helps when you
have many families coming and going. No need to
worry who has the key.
The house was typical of what we have stayed in in
the past. However, it was closer than usual to
the houses on the right and left. There is also
beach access between the 2 houses that is used by
3 houses across the street. It was never a
problem, however, I think that side should have a
fence blocking the view/access to patio. Overall
the house was clean. The charcoal grill was
annoying and forced us to rent a gas grill. So
much easier when you're on Vacation! For a house
that holds 16 people, I felt the kitchen was not
stocked properly. On the first day we went to
make breakfast for 16, but it took forever because
of the availability of proper pans. There was no
griddle for pancakes and there were two 10 inch
teflon frying pans and one 6 inch frying pan. The
teflon cookware was in horrendous shape. That
could be because there was only metal pancake
turners and no spatulas. I did call the office
and although it took a second call,the next day,
they did send someone out with a small, single
burner griddle, another 10 inch fry pan and a 5
inch fry pan. They also showed up with a bundle
of plastic serving utensils. There should be
regular inspection of the kitchenware. There were
more than enough wine glasses and coffee cups, but
a little short on regular drink ware.
The appliances are ready for updating. The dryer
took forever to dry a small load, the burners on
the electric stove were slanted, which causes
uneven cooking and some of the dishwasher buttons
were completely worn off.
The location of the house was great for getting to
the grocery store and restaurants.
Holmar Family
Maryland area
"We had a fabulous time!"
We were very pleased with all of the services and ammenities that came with the house. We liked the fact that we did not have to check-in anywhere and could go straight to the house after long drives to Nags Head and that there were no keys to deal with. The house was furnished well and very comfortable,however,another refrig (small one)would have been great in the upper area when you have a number of people in the house....perhaps by the wet bar.
We were disappointed in not being told that our stairs to the beach were to be used by others. They were nice people but were had to drag our stuff up and down everyday instead of being able to leave it at the top of the stairs like the neighbors.
On the whole we had a great vacation with almost perfect weather in a great house!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Rugged, Families w children, Singles
Va & Northern Va.
"View is wonderful."
Beautiful view & spacious. When assistance was need by the property manager we received quick attention.
The following needed attention : cleaning of drawers and utinsels in kitchen, and of the black mold in the upstairs master closet. Seating around the TV & fire place needs expanding if you have 16 people staying.
However, with two dishwashers, plenty of cooking utinsels, it was a delight.
Enjoyed watching the dolphins swimming by.
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Rugged, Romantic, Families w children, Singles, Luxury
Response from the manager, Outer Banks Blue - 01/23/2009
I apologize for your cleaning concerns that were outlined in this review. The property has gone through a thorough end of the season cleaning and I believe these issues may have been resolved.
We look forward to serving you again soon!
Ron Timma
"Great Vacation Home at Nags Head"
Really enjoyed dealing with the staff and ability to just pay and check-in via the internet. House was in excellent condition and nicely furnished with essentials need the first night. Great location - best we've had in a number of years. Everything worked well and kitchen especially well equiped. Nice functional layout for multible families. Convenient to excellent food, national park entrance and Oregon Inlet and boat slips. Off season price special was great! Will probably try for similar place next door next year - unheated but clean pool.
Very disappointed in how the pool was presented - read as though ours was the last week and wasn't even clean on the last day advertised. ; but hadn't been cleaned in weeks and looked like a swamp wigth dead crabs, etc. Not a nice view when sitting on the deck. sent a photo to the web page but no action.
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Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Rugged, Families w children, Singles
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Northern VA
"A+ for families"
We vacationed last week with our 2 daughters, our son-in-law, my sister, her best friend, a brother and 4 grandchildren (a 2 yr old, 10 month old twins and a 5 month old). The house was wonderful, we weren't running into each other, there was plenty of room. It was so nice to have the pool, the hot tub and the beach right there. The pool table was a lot of fun. There was a great selection of movies to watch. It was great to have an extra refrigerator downstairs. The pool was gated which was a bonus with the kids. It was so nice not to have to bring linens. The only thing I would suggest would be some big serving spoons in the kitchen.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Great for families"
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The layout of the house is great with the master suites. This was the most relaxing vacation for all of us.
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In March 2007, the authors paid a weeklong visit to Beijing and Shanghai, China. In this article, they summarize some of the most striking impressions from their visit concerning the Chinese economy and financial system.
The specific occasion for our visit to China in March 2007 was a series of lectures on monetary policy that Michael delivered to three leading Chinese universities: Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and the Central Party School of the Communist Party. The broader purpose of the trip was to enhance mutual understanding between U.S. and Chinese officials concerning economic and financial conditions in both countries.1
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