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Sequestration in Oklahoma: Jobs, public health programs at stake at state Health Department
The state Health Department could lose millions of federal dollars if Congress cannot reach a budget agreement by March 1.
If a process known as sequestration commences, the state Health Department could lose an estimated $9.4 million in federal money that's leveraged with about $490,000 in state-appropriated matching funds.
Casualties also could include a loss of 17 jobs at the state Health Department and 10 at state contractor locations.
Julie Cox-Cain, the chief operating officer at the state Health Department, said these are the most severe budget cuts she has seen in her 22 years at the department.
"We do have systems in place to try to protect people and prevent disease every day that is hidden to people because it is prevention, but it's really necessary in order to keep diseases from plaguing our community," Cox-Kain said. "We're preventing things every day, and continued reductions have the possibility of hindering that or becoming a real problem for us."
The process known as sequestration relates to a federal law known as the Budget Control Act of 2011.
The law mandated that the federal budget deficit had to be reduced by $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years, according to the state Health Department.
The deadline for lawmakers to reach that agreement has been postponed to March 1.
Unless the deadline is either moved or an agreement is reached, $1 trillion in automatic cuts will commence.
If sequestration commences, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will see budget cuts that could trickle down to Oklahoma, including at the state Health Department.
The state of Oklahoma provides about 16 percent of the state Health Department's budget.
About 60 percent is from federal funding.
Cox-Kain said part of the reason this would have such an impact on the department relates to previous state budget cuts.
From 2009 to 2011, the state Health Department saw an 18 percent reduction in the money it receives from the state.
It did not see a budget cut in 2012.
The agency instituted two voluntary buyout offers and is down 300 full-time employees.
Officials from the state Health Department anticipate that sequestration would affect programs that protect vulnerable populations and the general public from infectious disease and man-made or natural disasters, according to an agency document.
The department does this through programs, such as its disease surveillance programs, which many people probably don't know exist.
For example, the state Health Department monitors flu activity in Oklahoma. In 2009, this proved important.
The H1N1, or Swine flu, pandemic killed 48 people in Oklahoma. H1N1 was detected through the efforts of local surveillance programs in the U.S., Cox-Kain said.
"(Disease surveillance) allows us to see if we've got an organism that's either circulating in the community where we need to go in and intervene and stop it, or we have a novel organism that's circulating which we think our population may not be adequately protected against," she said.


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UCI awards WorldTour licenses: Argos-Shimano and Saxo Bank in, Katusha out
- By Gregor Brown
- Published Dec. 10, 2012
- Updated Oct. 30, 2014 at 1:34 PM EDT
The UCI has granted Argos-Shimano a WorldTour license, while renewing Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank and dropping Katusha
Argos-Shimano looks to add American to roster for 2013
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- Published Oct. 7, 2012
- Updated Oct. 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM EDT
Argos-Shimano has two strong German sprinters, but would like to land a GC rider for 2013
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Alain Rumpf, president of Global Cycling Promotions, addresses controversy surrounding the Tour of Beijing and the commercial expansion of
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- Published Sep. 26, 2012
- Updated Sep. 26, 2012 at 10:38 AM EDT
With China and Japan feuding, Dutch squad will not contest the Tour of Beijing next month
Confident Degenkolb emerges from Vuelta as top sprinter
- By Gregor Brown
- Published Sep. 12, 2012
Former U23 world champ scores five Spanish stage wins to announce his arrival on the big stage
Argos aligns behind Kittel for Tour; German extends contract
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- Published Jun. 19, 2012
German sprinter leads Dutch squad into its first Tour de France, aimed squarely at world champion Mark Cavendish
Kittel aims for Amgen sprint wins en route to France
- By Matthew Beaudin
- Published May. 13, 2012
- Updated May. 18, 2012 at 10:28 AM EDT
German sprinter looks to introduce himself to U.S. racing with a California win
California next stop for upstart Kittel, then Tour
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Apr. 28, 2012
Enjoying a breakout season, Marcel Kittel looks forward to racing in California for the first time, where he'll hone his form for the Tour
Argos, Europcar among Dauphine wildcard teams
- By VeloNews.com
- Published Apr. 26, 2012
Four Tour de France wildcards make the list for the June preparation race
Argos-Shimano, Cofidis receive Vuelta nod
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- Published Apr. 23, 2012
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The Internet is dangerous in the hands of some deranged individuals. The law student who put my details into a Craigslist casual encounters ad struck again this month.
This time he lashed out against a female lawyer who refused to hire him. He created a fake website for her law office, hoping to wreak havoc on her Google results. Ironically, he labels her the Internet predator.
After I wrote about the fake website (but didn't link it so as not to improve its page ranking) at Above the Law, the law school student took the site down (Yay for service journalism!), perhaps because of my pointing out that he was probably violating defamation and criminal harassment laws.
Apparently he wasn't paying attention in his criminal law class.
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I have a 2007 Toyota sienna 3.5l. I get a massive plume of blue smoke when I start it in the morning and occasionally on acceleration. I'm thinking valve stem seals but I've heard you have to drop the power train out from underneath to remove the timing chain. Can the heads be pulled without dropping the engine out?
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I just got a recumbent on Saturday. I've ridden every day since then. I live in a rural area. With every direction I go, there is, at least, one house with a dog not restrained. What do you do for doggies yapping at your heels?
I just got a recumbent on Saturday. I've ridden every day since then. I live in a rural area. With every direction I go, there is, at least, one house with a dog not restrained. What do you do for doggies yapping at your heels?
I carry Halt! (pepper spray) Haven't had to use it.
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I guess I should ad I live out in the country. I am not sure if my approach would work in an urban environment.
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do"- Mark Twain
I've spoken to owners and pointed out the ordinance requiring Old Towser be on leash when off it's property. No dice? I explain that, by law, I can legally kill a dog that's off the owners property. Only one women kept telling me her sweet, little doggie never bit anyone... I told her dog tastes like Veal when stewed - and I am very fond of Veal. I look like someone who would eat a pet. She chained and muzzled her "doggie" within 15 minutes.
Check your local laws. Bon appetite.
How do you keep an idiot in suspense?
I can't say, as I was warned of banishment if I did. However, there is a whole thread about it over in the Road Cycling Forum.
Bikes use brakes to stop.
If your bike has breaks, don't ride it.
To understand little about the mind of a dog (not stray dogs,will get to that later),you have to know he's thinking you're trying to invade his turf,that's why when he sees you coming, he will run toward you,some of them will see you but instead getting off their feet, they simply wait until you're close and then dash out towards you,so now you say: NOW WHAT? well,one simple thing you can do is to give a gesture or yell out something to the dog, this will buy you some me to evade his chase,usually when you're out of their turf,they will retrieve back home,stray dogs usually don't give a chase because they are lost themselves,just in case you can't out run him and you need to confront your threat, put the bike between you and the dog as a defense,yell out loud for help or call 911 or whoever near by for help,pepper sprays and such are good,as long as the distance and wind direction are on your side.
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Try this at your own risk. Every dog encounter I have had usually begins with barking. So, I know their coming. I come to a complete stop as quickly as possible. Look straight ahead. Do not establish eye contact. The dog circles and sniffs and loses interest pretty quickly. I ride off slowly. I have not been bit once using this method while riding or on foot. I did have one dog that just appeared on my heels without barking. I was lucky it was a smaller dog and had no problem outrunning it.
I will attempt to keep my bike between myself and the dog until I'm reasonably certain the dog will only sniff me, and not bite me.
Sometimes I will walk the bike for a few yards, to move out of their territory before proceeding.
(Some of the above might be harder to do with a recumbent).
Sometimes I will shout "no!"
I have been bitten a few times in my life, but only once while on a bike, when I was a child.
Some dogs don't follow "the rules". Last time I was seriously bit, the dog ran towards me dead-silent. There was no barking, no sniffing, no circling. There was no bike involved. I was actually walking up to visit the dog's owner.
There is one Rottweiler down the street that I hope never manages to break the small chain the owner ties him with. He (she?) is a mean one, and I don't think he would follow "the rules" either.
Dogs are predictable except when they aren't.
I don't do anything. When we're riding together on our tandem my wife talks baby talk to them: "Hello there baby. How are you doing today? Are all these bike riders invading your territory today?" Generally the dogs stop yapping and just run along side until we pass their territory line.
I've got some other good dog stories. I've posted them several times so if you're interested I suspect that a "search" will find them. If you're not that interested, there's no point in my taking time to repeat them.
If the dog is yapping at your heels on a recumbent, you should be able to reach his collar quite easily. It would be amusing if you also carry a lead, one end of which you could attach to the collar, the other lassoo around a fence post...
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I maced the neighbor's dog. Used to chase me every time I rode by. Now he doesn't.
It depends on the circumstances.
First off, dogs almost always chase from their "base" which is usually the home of their owner. They have a "territory" which they will not leave (most of the time that is). Many dogs will not leave their yard. They will run along their yard parallel to you but they will not even go into the road's shoulder. Other dogs seem to include the shoulder as permissable territory but they will not go into the road. There are some dogs who will go into the road.
Also, remember that even a small dog is dangerous. If it gets in front of you and you hit it, you are probably going over your handlebars and landing on your head. Landing on your head is probably worse than the bite you might suffer.
If you are a strong cyclist and able to get up to 25 mph + fairly easily, you can just blow by them most of the time. In years of riding and many thousands of miles, I have run across few dogs that can get up to 25 mph. There have been a few but that is a digression.
Secondly, there is another proactive approach. Take out your water bottle and squirt at the dog. I have not seen this one fail. The dog sees the spray and will avoid it and usually slow way down. But this assumes that you are using an approach of motoring past the dog at a reasonably high speed (in the 20s).
Third, you can just get off your bike. Get the bike between you and the dog. Walk past the dog's territory. You can fake picking up invisible rocks and throwing them at the dog. Dogs seem to believe that invisible rocks are real and painful if they hit. The technique will usually buy you some time.
Another thing is to learn where the problem dogs are. You can report them to the county animal control officer. But I understand that animal control officers vary widely in whether they side with the dog or the cyclist. Many seem to think that dogs have every right to attack travelers on public roads.
If you get bitten, a good source to contact is the public health department of the county. Unlike animal control officers, public health departments really do not want people coming down with rabies which some dogs could possibly have. They do not want their county to be a data point for the Center of Disease Control. It looks bad. They are more likely to side with the cyclist than the dog.
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I will certainly try that on my next encounter. I have never "maced" a dog. That is usually a good way to get the owner chasing after you.
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Carry a can of Bear-Grade Pepper-Spray. That'll work on owners, too.
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Happened around 30 years ago. I was riding in southern Michigan with my friend, Bill. As we passed a farmsted on a hill a medium sized dog came charging full speed down the hill at us. Bill yelled: "Sit!". Well, that dog certainly knew that command. He planted all four paws but his momentum caused him to roll over at least once before coming to rest in a perfect "sit" position.
That command thing definitely works sometimes.
As for storys, I remember riding north on Ionia Highway in MI. I had a big tail wind and was cruising at 25 mph. I got to this house and this all black german shepherd came out after me. I thought that there was no way. I looked back and he was reeling me in. With every stride his teeth seemed to flash in the sun. I ramped it up to 28 mph and that held him off until her ran out of steam.
The next day, I was going by the same route. But this time I had a head wind and I might have been able to do 28 but it wasn't likely. But for some reason, I was not concerned as I approached the dog's house. There he was and he obviously recognized me. He just stood in his yard, wagged his tail and gave out a few happy "woofs". I think the day before, he saw me and thought "I wonder if I can catch that guy?".
shoot them before they see you coming
If they are your neighbors, you can bring treats and announce yourself loudly as you bike by their territory. After a few incidences of stopping, talking to them so they know your voice, then giving them a treat (don't give it to them until after you talk to them for a bit so they don't associate chasing with treats), they should come to recognize you. I have done this many times and they recognized my voice and though they still ran out, they no longer came close enough to threaten me.
A friend of mine used military tear-gas on a German Shepard that attacked him. It blinded the dog, but the dog managed to get it's teeth around a wooden column on the porch of the house it was from (my friend was delivering packages). It chewed all the way through this 8-inch column.
Moral to story: A maced Woof is still VERY Dangerous!
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kyle Busch didn't look very intimidating standing next to Big Show and Chris Jericho as a guest host of WWE's "Monday Night Raw."
OK, he looked downright puny.
You could have stacked two of his pencil-thin bodies -- along with teammate Joey Logano, who also was a guest host -- next to Show's 7-foot, 485-pound frame and he still would have been dwarfed.
One could use the same analogy for Busch and soon-to-be-ex-crew chief Steve Addington next to three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus.
Sure Busch and Addington have won a lot of races the past two seasons, but when it comes to being the intimidating force that Johnson and Knaus are, they're not even close.
Apparently, management at Joe Gibbs Racing felt the same way. Nothing against Addington. Twelve wins in two seasons would be cause for a contract extension for most crew chiefs. Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans would eat dirt for those numbers.
But when you're considered by many to be the most talented driver on the planet, you're measured by championships and consistency.
Addington didn't help Busch achieve that, so Dave Rogers will get a shot.
Many were surprised the move happened so quickly. They shouldn't be. You can have patience when you've got a good driver. When you've got a great one -- and 53 wins in Cup, Nationwide and Truck gives one reason to believe Busch is -- you can't waste a moment.
A crew chief who has won a title told me earlier this season that if Busch expected to win a championship he would have to get a new crew chief. He argued that Addington was solid, but not great enough to consistently turn the bad days into good days.
Looking at Busch's numbers, I can't argue. Aside from the four wins this season, he has 12 finishes of 20th or worse. They had eight a year ago when Busch won eight races and led the points going into the Chase.
Johnson has 13 in the past two seasons combined.
Consistency. That's why Addington is out and Rogers is in. That's why team president J.D. Gibbs told me on Sunday at Martinsville that Addington wouldn't be judged on these final four races, that the organization had to look at the overall picture.
That's why he didn't give Addington a vote of confidence after Busch finished fourth on Sunday.
He knew a change needed to be made, just as his dad knew when to change quarterbacks or receivers with the Washington Redskins.
He knows Busch has the talent to stand as tall in the Cup garage as Big Show does in the ring.
He knows Busch could be the Show, not just a prop for one.


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The Mariners — with one notable exception — don't have the kind of players to offer this year that are likely to do much to dramatically push forward their rebuilding effort.
The addition of the second wild card this season has thrown more teams into postseason contention — or at least given them that illusion.
One offshoot is that the number of sellers at the July 31 trade deadline is bound to dwindle. That would seemingly make it a strong sellers market for the handful of teams who have deemed themselves hopelessly out of the race.
The Mariners are poised to join that woebegone group again, if they are not already there. Heck, they could teach the secret handshake to newcomers in the veteran-shedding world — like the Phillies, for instance.
It's familiar territory for the Mariners. Last year, they dealt Doug Fister and David Pauley to the Tigers on July 30, and Erik Bedard to the Red Sox on July 31. The year before, they sent Cliff Lee to the Rangers on July 9.
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The haul from those trades can be found throughout the Mariners' system, for better or worse.
Justin Smoak, Casper Wells and Charlie Furbush are currently in the majors (along with John Jaso, who came from Tampa Bay last offseason for Josh Lueke, one of the pitchers acquired from Texas for Lee).
The Mariners got 12 lackluster starts this season from Blake Beavan (who was 3-6 with a 5.92 earned-run average), but now he's down at Class AAA Tacoma, as are outfielder Trayvon Robinson (hitting .260) and reliever Chance Ruffin (with a 9.16 ERA). Outfielder Chih-Hsien Chiang and third baseman Francisco Martinez are at Class AA Jackson. Chiang has hit .227 with three homers in 92 games since joining the Mariners organization after racking up a .340 average with 18 homers in 88 games at Class AA in the Red Sox system in 2011.
Those moves, in aggregate, have not exactly revolutionized the Mariners yet, which should be lesson one as the trading season approaches. As excited as fans get about loading up on prospects, there is no guarantee that those fresh young faces are going to develop into the catalysts of revival.
Sometimes they do, of course, which is why the examples are trotted out every year — the Jeff Bagwells and John Smoltzes, the Derek Lowes (ouch) and Jason Variteks (double ouch), the Randy Johnsons and Freddy Garcias (that's more like it).
The Rangers' domination was jump-started by their trade of Mark Teixeira to the Braves on July 31, 2007, for a package that included Elvis Andrus, their All-Star shortstop; Neftali Feliz, their All-Star closer turned starter; and Matt Harrison, who is 39-22 since joining the Rangers, including a 9-3 mark this year. They also got catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, since dealt to Boston.
It's unlikely we'll see another deal like that, however, as teams have begun to covet their prized prospects more than ever. Granted, desperation and the smell of a title can cause teams to do crazy things, but the bottom line is that the Mariners — with one notable exception — don't have the kind of players to offer this year that are likely to do much to dramatically push forward their rebuilding effort.
There's Kevin Millwood, who has shown enough flashes — a two-hit shutout at Coors Field, and six innings of no-hit ball against the Dodgers, for starters — to entice a contender. But you're not going to get an "A" prospect, and maybe not a "B," for a 37-year-old who has also been inconsistent, had a minor injury, and was out of the majors most of last season.
There's Jason Vargas, but his trade value has been hampered by a three-game stretch in which he has posted a 9.33 ERA and given up eight homers in 18-1/3 innings. Teams have to be scared of Vargas' numbers away from Safeco Field (a 5.70 ERA in 10 starts with 16 homers allowed in 60 innings). He would be under club control for one more year before free agency, but that's not necessarily a selling point, because he could go to arbitration and expect a raise on this year's $4.85 million contract.
Brandon League has some appeal, but he has lost his closing job and would be a rental player. Brendan Ryan is a fielding whiz but is hitting under .200. Franklin Gutierrez has his history of illness hanging over him. Miguel Olivo is well-respected but won't be anyone's go-to guy. Chone Figgins would have to be essentially a giveaway.
That leaves Ichiro, who is an incongruous fit on a rebuilding team. But as a 10-and-5 player, he has full veto rights and hasn't ever shown any inclination to leave Seattle. And the decision to trade Ichiro is one that would have to be vetted all the way to the top of the organization — beyond the question of what a declining 38-year-old player owed the remainder of $18 million would fetch. I don't see him going anywhere before the end of the season, unless he makes it known he wants to.
That leaves Felix Hernandez, and one of the weightiest questions facing the Mariners' organization — No. 1, in fact. With Hernandez's contract clock ticking — his five-year, $78 million deal is up after the 2014 season — the Mariners must decide whether they can, or should, re-sign him, and if the answer to either is no, when, or if, they should trade him.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX this week fueled the flames by writing that it makes sense for the Mariners to trade Felix for a package of young prospects that could help solve their hitting woes.
I would say it may, but not yet. There will still be many opportunities to trade Hernandez, if that is the decision — like at next year's trade deadline, for instance. Yes, the M's could theoretically get more for him now, when they can sell teams on the fact they'd have him for three stretch drives, rather than two.
But the Mariners owe it to their fans to see if next year, with Hernandez at the forefront, can be a contending one, with some artful offseason moves and some breakthroughs by young players. If not, there's always July 2013 to potentially put Hernandez on the market.
The recent trades of stud pitchers should scare teams to death. None of the three Cliff Lee trades, nor the Roy Halladay trade, nor the CC Sabathia trade, nor the Johan Santana trade have yet come close to being as beneficial as expected for the team sending away the established ace.
That doesn't mean some of the young players won't develop. Nor does it mean that the next such trade can't work out better. It's just cause for reflection while pondering the future of one of the game's great talents in King Felix. There's far from a guarantee the return will match Hernandez's future production.
It's all food for thought as the trade deadline season nears. There will be a frenzy of excitement and anticipation, as always, but don't expect any deals that will reshape the Mariners as we know them.
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I think they'll be adding the new Dread Fighter class next week. This week we got Walhart available via spotpass and the EXPonential Growth Map which lets you fight Risen who give a 100 exp after every defeat.
I think Season 2 of the DLC is supposed to be a lot better. I liked using the exponential growth map to grind my straggling units up to speed and to create powerhouses in the process. I haven't even started chapter 14 yet on my second file because I've been grinding so much. I'm working on bringing Kjelle and Inigo up to speed right now. On a side note I have a strange love for the Assassin class and the stat caps for a lot of the characters as an Assassin seem to love me too. As for the spotpass maps I don't plan on touching them until they all have been released So I can run through them one at a time. without waiting weeks between each map.
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Bright and Fashionable Apartment
Size35 m²
Floor No.1(with elevator)
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- Air conditioning
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Really bright and quiet accommodation. Under floor heating, air conditioning / heating, plasma TV, DVD, Wi-Fi and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. It has a bedroom with double bed, living room, bathroom and kitchenette. Equipped with sheets, towels, washing machine, hair dryer and all kitchen utensils.
The building has a concierge and video security camera.
Only two minute walking distance from the Plaza de Chueca and 5 of Gran Via, surrounded by shops, restaurants and tapas bars, with all transport nearby. A walking distance from the historical, cultural and leisure center of Madrid. Secure public parking 24-hours, 100 meters distance.
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Very helpful and friendly host; stylish, clean, comfortable and convenient place to stay. A great experience!
Great apartment. Clean and chic. Centrally located. Everything available is needed.
Tolle Wohnung. Sauber und Chic. Zentral gelegen. Alles vorhanden was benötigt wird.
Everything was as described, clean and in good condition. Martha was very helpful. Happy to recommend.
Wonderful apartment,great central residential location. Easy access to all places of interest and Metro.
Could not have been better !
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Martha's apartment was just as pictured in her photos. Nicely renovated with everything you need, including an iron and great wifi. We had communication problems when we organised check in - we had confirmed that our plane would arrive in Madrid by 7.30pm and that we would be at Apartment by 9pm latest. We arrived at apartment and waited for over an hour panicked that we couldn't get a hold of Martha by telephone or email. A kind neighbour assisted us to text Martha in Spanish as it appears she does not speak English. Once this was sent we were able to contact her and she organised for a friend to meet us at apartment an hour after that. We had a long travel, we were tired and had all our luggage so we were quite upset with the misunderstanding. But after that hiccup, stay was excellent. Apartment is in an arty neighbourhood and very central. We generally just walked to everything. It was about 5mins from metro station, Anton Martin. Took us about 35-40 mins from airport by bus. My advice is to ensure both parties are fully aware of check in details, especially with the language barriers if you don't speak Spanish.
Madrid is a wonderful city. We lived in the Museum Quarter Almaden 5 which was very central to all the major museums and parks. The new Caixa Forum was incredibly exciting architectural.
Madrid er en dejlig by. Vi boede i museumskvarteret Almaden 5 hvilket var meget centralt for alle store museer og parker.
Det nye Caixa forum var utroligt spændende arkitektonisk.
Everything perfect, as published
Todo perfecto,de acuerdo a lo publicado
If I were to move to Madrid, I might consider staying permanently in Martha Lucia's apartment near Anton Martin Square. The location is either walking distance or one metro stop from everything. The neighborhood is diverse and a real peek into the daily life of Madrid. Small restaurants and cafes abound. It is a ten minute walk to the Prado through the very interesting art district.
The apartment is simple and comfortable. Martha Lucia has provided everything you could need to enjoy weeks of living in central Madrid. I plan to spend more time in her most pleasant spot.
We have a great welcome. The flat was clean and pretty as in the picture. Everything in order. We will return. Great location.
I have to say out of all the apartments I have stayed so far in Spain, this is my favorite one! The location is perfect in the centre of Madrid. There is supermarkets 10 metres away and lots of restaurants and shops around. All major attractions are within short walking distance. The apartment offers literally EVERYTHING I can imagine. One can easily tell the host put lots of thoughts into it. The host also provides a detailed instruction sheet in both English and Spanish which is very helpful, as many things are different between Spain and Canada. I highly recommend this apartment and will defintely stay here again in the future.
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How to Appraise Home Appraisers
A low appraisal can kill a home sale.
"It's one of the more common reasons that transactions fall apart these days," says Tara-Nicholle Nelson, consumer educator for Trulia.com, a real-estate website, and a real-estate broker and attorney in the San Francisco area.
In a normal market, when an appraisal is lower than expected, it's up to the buyer and seller to cooperate -- whether that means the buyer needs to put more cash into the deal or the seller needs to lower the price, she says.
But "in today's market, so many sellers are selling for so close to what they owe, there's not a lot of leeway," Ms. Nelson says. "It can have a completely deal-killing impact -- more than in years past when there was wiggle room."
Current conditions in many markets also make an appraiser's job more challenging, says Leslie Sellers, president of the Appraisal Institute.
Market Problems
For one, fewer home sales means they have fewer comparable sales to consider when estimating market value, he says. Also, sales that involve properties with issues attached to them -- short sales, for example -- often will have a lower price than a traditional sale. Short sales are when a borrower owes more on a home than it's currently worth, and the lender agrees to take less for the property.
Also, home prices in some areas are starting to stabilize or rise, while other areas are still struggling, so appraisers have to be aware of local conditions, says Eric Fox, vice president of statistical and economic modeling for Veros, a provider of automated valuations and predictive analytics for the mortgage industry.
"The market now, unlike two or three years ago, is sort of a dichotomy," he says.
All of which is to say that the job of an appraiser is a difficult one, and they can easily make mistakes in estimating the value of a home. Consumers unhappy with an appraisal can request an appeal.
Whether you're buying a home or refinancing a mortgage, take time to read the appraisal report. Make sure the appraiser made no mistakes that might have led to a lower valuation.
"The document should stand on its own and largely speak to an appropriate estimate of value," says William Fall, chief executive of William Fall Group, a national appraisal company.
Also, the lender should be able to talk you through the report to ensure you understand it fully, says Griff Straw, president of Solidifi, an appraisal management company.
"Don't be ashamed to ask questions," Mr. Straw says. "It is an opinion of value, and I underscore 'opinion.'"
Make sure facts about the home are correct, including the number of rooms and bathrooms, he says. Also look for omissions, such as a recent addition or significant improvement that should have increased the value of the home.
Check the comparable-sales data. "If they use the sale from across the street and you know it's a short sale or there were motivations [to sell] over the typical seller, you need to bring that to the attention of the appraiser," Mr. Sellers says.
Appraisal Challenges
If problems are identified, a lender may challenge the appraisal company's report through a formal process.
"We're not embarrassed to get our eraser out if we have to," Mr. Fall says. Adjustments to appraisals aren't commonplace, but they do happen, he says.
Within the past month or so, Ms. Nelson has heard of three or four cases of people successfully challenging an appraisal.
There are two main justifications for an appeal, Mr. Fall says: Either the appraiser neglected to consider similar, recently sold properties in the final value, or the appraiser made a significant error or omission in reporting characteristics of the property that could affect value.
But remember, to make the case that a home improvement should have been considered in the appraisal, it has to be shown to be a major capital improvement, such as a new kitchen. It's a good idea to save records of these upgrades as proof.
"There's a difference between regular upkeep and maintenance and improving the house," Mr. Straw says. Redoing the kitchen with granite countertops and new cabinetry, or outfitting the bathroom with new fixtures, tiling and vanity is quite different than simply painting walls, he says.
Speak Up
Even before the appraisal is finished, provide any additional information you think might help the appraiser come to a proper valuation, Mr. Sellers says.
"Be proactive, rather than reactive," Mr. Sellers says. "If you are aware of a foreclosure down the street that is similar to yours, or a divorce case that would cause a sale to be low for high-pressure reasons … make [the appraiser] aware of that."
He also suggests requesting the lender use an experienced, certified residential appraiser from the same geographic area as the property being considered. But know that the lender isn't obligated to grant your request.
The lender might ignore your wishes, but "it doesn't hurt to try," Mr. Sellers says.
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In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's best-selling world, a 13-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had - and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
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"great for kids"
i think this book must have been designed for a "young adult" audience; i was a little disappointed that the themes and plot weren't a bit more mature. it's a fun story about group of kids in a magical school environment trying to solve a mystery; NOT an "epic" fantasy novel (as audible identifies its genre).
"Ditto on Young Adults"
I agree with Wyonia, the series is probably for young adults. It is not at the same level as the previous Valdemar books by this author. I will probably listen to the rest in the series as they are published just because they do fill in some of the early history of the Collegium and Valdemar and I like the Companions
"Probably a better 'read' for teens or pre-teens"
The conceptual development seemed adolescent or maybe just sketchy. If the character's special gifts had included a supernatural ability to make intuitive leaps 10-15 years beyond his chronological maturity, I would not have been so distracted by the insightful observations he kept coming up with. I found myself perpetually wondering "and how would he know anything about that?" A likable character, but not believable as a thirteen/fourteen year old boy who's entire life experience was virtual enslavement on a single-family mine.
I really enjoyed the voices that the narrator gave to each character, but his "narrative" voice was awful...like he was called on to read aloud in class. The difference between the performance when he was speaking as a character and when he was just reading the text was strange; almost like two different performers and one of them had not rehearsed his lines. I did notice that it improved in the second and the third books, though.
"Another story of hope and growth"
This is probably my 14th or 15th Lackey book, so obviously I love her work. If you are a fan, this will not disappoint. If you are new to Valdemar, the world the stories take place in, it's not a bad place to start. It does make references to things that take place in other times,but I think all the books do that. None the less the story stands alone. These are srories of being different and that difference being recognized and revered. Valdemar is a great place to send your teenager to get them addicted to reading. Some books have violence and references to sexual matters, but not graphic. It wouldn't hurt to read them first for yourself ... don't worry you'll like em too, I'm 60 and still enjoy them.
"Great tale, mediocre narrator"
I enjoyed the story a great deal. However, the narrator was a bit flat, and could have been much better. He didn't destroy the story, but had little inflection and kept me from getting more involved in the story.
"Great for all ages"
I love the Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey, and Nick Podehl is one of my favorite performers. This is a book I will listen to over and over.
Not sure what I would compare this series to because it is its own unique world. However I would put with greats like Chronicles of Narnia, David Eddings books, and Harry Potter because both young and older readers will enjoy I started the series in my 30's.
Mags of course and his Companion Dallon I also like Harold Nicholas and his daughter.
Mags coming to terms with his freedom after spending his childhood in slavery and retched conditions.
Even though most of the Valdemar series is for YA and adult readers the Foundation grouping is appropriate for readers as young as 8, though you may need at the beginning to explain why people are so mean or questions on words that may not be known yet. The Foundation grouping has a good lessons in empathy, ethics, and cultural understanding of people different then oneself.
As a person with LD(ADHD and dyslexia) I find the performer Nick Podehl very easy and enjoyable to listen to. This is not true of all performers but his cadence and speed of speech make him not only enjoyable but help with reading retention. If you have a child who is LD or not a great reader he is one of the best to listen to, and be able use the book in school work like a book report or just for fun.
"good story "
the narrator did a great job with all the different dialects . we felt a deep emotion for the main character and his plight. we look forward to the rest of the books in the series.
"Great read."
Good start to a new chapter in the Heralds series. Like the promise of future challenges for Mags.
"Love Lackey"
I've listened to this multiple times and enjoyed it every time! Lackey is a superb storyteller and her Valdemar series is at the top of my favorites list!
"Well done"
really enjoyed the characters mags and dahlin were quite the treat, and the narrator really brought them to life
"A bit slow"
I tried this author for the first time as i love the narrator nick pohdel after listening to his version of "the name of the wind" but unfortunately this book is so slow. The author spends ages to say nothing and too much of the book is spent describing things that are not relevent to the story. Pohdel tries his best but cannot save this book.
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