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Welcome to our Vacation Rental! 100% Recommended 53 Reviews
This townhome has been sold and the new owner is not taking reservations at this time.
HAVE FUN IN THE SNOW AND SUN AND STAY IN OUR LUXURY MONTEBELLO TOWNHOME. Welcome to Montebello and the fabulous Resort of Whistler, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. In my townhome you will enjoy all the comforts of home and more. Montebello is one of the top 5 best rated developments in Whistler.
WHISTLER IS GREAT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. Our home is spacious and professionally designed. It has top quality ammenities and some of the best views in Montebello. All the living areas are on the main floor and look acorss the central courtyard directly up at Whistler Mountain. Enjoy a private patio with hot tub and BBQ in a courtyard setting with views of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains as does the master bedroom upstairs. The second bedroom up has a private deck with sitting area. My townhome is located at the quieter and less traveled side of the development and simply has one of the best locations and views in Montebello.
THE EXPERIENCE - Everything you need to make your vacation just what you want. All the fun and excitement is within walking distance and then you can return to tranquility and comfort of Montebello. Once you experience a stay in Montebello, you will want to come back time and time again...it is just that wonderful any time of year. Sleeps 6 adults comfortably.
REFERENCES - Please take time to review my references from previous guests on Trip Advisor or Allura. If you have any questions please let me know. I accept reservations and payment via Allura's secure online payment system. To do so, please choose RESERVE NOW.
Please contact via email. Ask about our mid-week specials.
VANCOUVER PENTHOUSE AVAILABLE. We have a fully furnished penthouse in Vancouver available also. Ideal for individual or couple. Minimum rental is 30 days. Please inquire. Contact me directly at email@example.com or go to my website at www.vancouverpenthouse.directvacations.com. You can also go to www.alluradirect.com and look at property 1843.
Photos & Video
Beautiful dining area with great mountain views
Private outdoor hottub with exquisite dual mountain views
Overhead view of livingroom
Spacious master bedroom with adjoining private ensuite
Guest Bedroom #1 with adjoining bathroom
Guest Bedroom #2 with balcony
View of the winter outdoors, it is just breathtaking
View from our backyard looking into Courtyward
Lost Lake, a great place for all seasons
Montebello Entrance in Winter
Neighborhood Black Bear
North Village Map
The View
Private Patio View
View from Master Bedroom
View from Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Calculate Your Rate
All rates are quoted in CDN dollars on a per night basis up to a maximum of 6 people. Rates are subject to 5% GST. Extra charge for additional guests. Holiday weekends require 3 rental nights. January thru March require 3 nights booking on weekends and 2 nights bookings mid week.
|Applicable Taxes
|GST of 5% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
|Rates Calculation
|Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
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|Start Date
|End Date
|# of Nights
|May 2, 2016
|Sep 30, 2016
3 +
|Oct 1, 2016
|Nov 22, 2016
3 +
|Thanksgiving Weekend
|Nov 23, 2016
|Nov 26, 2016
3 +
|Pre Holiday
|Nov 27, 2016
|Dec 21, 2016
3 +
|Dec 22, 2016
|Jan 2, 2017
5 +
|Jan 3, 2017
|Apr 1, 2017
3 +
Payment Info
We accept payment via Visa or Mastercard by way of the Allura online payment facility. We also accept payment via direct bank deposit or money order.
|Amount Required
|Due Date
|Payment Accepted
|Reservation Deposit
|25.00% of total
|2 days after reservation acceptance
|Bank Transfer,Online CreditCard via this website,Money Order
|Balance of Payment
|Full remainder
|45 days prior to arrival
|Damage Deposit
|Charge separately before arrival.
|Less than 45 days prior to arrival
|Full payment
|At time of booking
Property Description
FLOOR PLAN AND LAYOUT. This property has a traditional floor plan with bedrooms up and living space down. All the living areas, including the private patio with hot tub and BBQ, plus the master bedroom look out over the central courtyard directly up at Whistler Mountain. The view is great! The second bedroom up has a private balcony. Everyone can enjoy good food and conversation from the kitchen to the dining area to the livingroom. You can enter from your private garage or front door to the large foyer of the home on a heated slate floor. Going down the hallway you will see why this development has won many awards. From the design to the decor to the scenery, it is all world class and here for you to enjoy. Our home accommodates up to 6 people very comfortably (8 people if necessary). You will see that Montebello vacationing doesn't get any better than this.
Sleeping Areas & Beds
Master Bedroom
Beautiful and spacious. Not only will you enjoy a good nights sleep but also the great views and don't forget the TV for those late night talk shows
|Room Type
|Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
|1 King
|Has Ensuite Bathroom
|Floor Level
Guest Room
Comfortable queen size bed in spacious bedroom with a TV for your enjoyment
|Room Type
|Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
|1 Queen - Room has private deck
|Floor Level
Guest Bedroom No. 1
High quality beds in a spacious bedroom and TV. This bedroom is great for the children or two adults.
|Room Type
|Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
|2 Single
|Has Ensuite Bathroom
|Floor Level
Sofa bed in the livingroom next to the fireplace for additional charge.
|Room Type
|Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed)
|1 Double Sofa Bed - on request only with extra charge
|Floor Level
Bathroom 1
Located on main level and is great to use after a dip in the hot tub.
|Is Ensuite Bathroom
|Hairdryer, Heated Floors, Shower, Soap, Vanity
Bathroom 2
Located in Master Bedroom on top floor
|Is Ensuite Bathroom
|Double Headed Shower, Hairdryer, Heated Floors, Soap, Vanity
Bathroom 3
Located in Guest Bedroom #1
|Is Ensuite Bathroom
|Hairdryer, Heated Floors, Shower, Soaker Tub, Soap, Vanity
Gourmet Kitchen. Top of the line appliances, beautiful granite countertops and all necessities. Let the chef in you come out and make some wonderful meals. You will wish you had a kitchen like this at home. Great view of living areas and courtyard.
|Basic Food Staples
|Tea, coffee, sugar, jam and popcorn
|Coffee Maker
|Great for the first cup of coffee
|Cooking/Eating Utensils
|Large variety of cooking utensils, high quality dinnerware and cutlery
|Two drawer stainless stell Fisher and Paykel and oh sooo, quiet
|Sub Zero
|Heated Floors
|Heated slate flooring throughout
|Large and very quiet
|Great for those stay at home meals
|Beautiful stainless steel Thermador gas top and what a breeze to clean up
Living Area
LIVING AND DINING AREA. Open and spacious layout with easy access to all living areas, the patio and hot tub. Wonderful views of courtyard and Whistler Mountain.
Dining Area
Spacious and comfortable for up to 8 people and right off the patio for easy access to the hot tub. Great views of courtyard and Whistler Mountain
Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES - WHERE TO START...........this home is unique from top to bottom. With its heated slate floors, spacious entry, fabulous layout and beautiful decor, vaulted wood beam ceilings and the beautiful views from both the living and dining area and the master bedroom. This home has everything you need for a great Whistler vacation. The view over the central courtyard of Whistler Mountain fromthe living areas, patio, and master bedroom are breathtaking.
|Beautiful artwork throughout the home and specifically chosen by the interior designer to accentuate the home
|Award winning decor throughout
|South/East exposure to capture all the sights that surround you
|River rock gas fireplace, maple mantle
|Lofted/Cathedral Ceilings
|High vaulted wood beam ceilings that rise to the 2nd floor
|Custom made trim, maple cabinetry, granite and limestone and solid wood doors
|Great views of both mountains from kitchen, living room, dining room, patio with hot tub and master bedroom
PRIVATE AMENITIES. All that you need to enjoy a great Whistler vacation is right inside the door. Everything from your own private hot tub under the falling snow and glistening stars to a deluxe surrounding throughout, this home has everything to make your vacation the best it can be. And of course, if you don't want to go out and enjoy the nightlife, just stay in and enjoy the movies, cd's and games all in front of a cozy gas fireplace. The BBQ is on the patio. Your stay with us will be the best ever!!
Private Amenities
|Air Conditioning
|Great in the summer heat
|Baby/Infant Equipment
|None available
|Basic Food Staples
|Provided for our guests an assortment of teas, coffee, etc. along with other misc condments.
|On the patio
|Cable TV
|Provided in all 3 bedrooms and livingroom
|Cassette Player
|Stereo is equipped with a CD and cassette player
|Bring your favorite music
|Coded Access
|Personal door and alarm codes will be provided prior to arrival
|Private patio awaits you under the moon and stars and falling snow
|Two drawer stainless stell Fisher and Paykel and oh sooo, quiet
|DVD Player
|Provided in livingroom for your enjoyment
|River Rock gas fireplace with thermostat control
|Fresh Linens
|Complete of towels, table, kitchen and bed linens for up to 6 people. Additional charge for extra people.
|Assortment of games for all ages
|Provided in all 3 bathrooms
|Hot Tub
|Private hot tub on patio with spectacular mountain views
|Iron and Ironing Board
|Provided and located in closet in front entry
|Laundry Facilities
|Full size washer and dryer and detergent is provided
|Patio Furniture
|Teak furniture provided for hot tub and patio use
|Safety Equipment
|Fire extinguisher provided in kitchen
|Secure Reserved Parking
|Private garage for one vehicle and another in the driveway
|Secure Ski and Bike Storage
|Provided in private garage
|Security System
|Monitored security system, code will be provided prior to arrival
|Provided in livingroom for your listening pleasure
|Provided in livingroom
|Please bring you own if needed.
Shared Amenities
|Air Conditioning
|On the patio
|Cable TV
|Cassette Player
|Coded Access
|Individual guest codes
|Dining Area
|Yes, with great view of Whistler Mountain, courtyard, hot tub, and patio
|Guest Parking
|There are many guest parking stalls on either side of our home
|Hot Tub
|Private with view of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains
|Internet Access
|Iron and Ironing Board
|Laundry Facilities
|Living Area
|Yes. with great view of Whistler Mountain and courtyard
|Patio Furniture
|Secure Ski and Bike Storage
|In the garage
|Security System
|coded alarm system
Please contact me directly if you require special services.
|I recommend www.whistlercatering.com
|Grocery Delivery
|Local grocer and they will deliver, Nesters Market www.nestersmarket.com
|Lift Ticket Delivery
|Order with Alluradirect.com and if required, lift tickets can be delivered to the home
|Organize Childminding
|I have used this service and they have always been very good www.thenannynetwork.net
Location & Map
Montebello is ideally located in a serene location but just a few minutes walking distance from all that Whistler has to offer. Once you have enjoyed all the hustle and bustle in the Village and on the slopes, you will love to come back to peace and quiet of your vacation home. It is truly heaven.
Access Time to Lifts
|Free shuttle
|Less than 10 minutes walk
Access Time to Shops & Restaurants
|Less than 10 minutes walk
Access Time to Grocery Stores
|Less than 10 minutes walk
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Your acceptance of these policies are required and binding upon payment of your accommodations. The guest rental agreeement must be returned and the damage deposit paid prior to receiving your individual personalized alarm and door lock codes. We rent primarly to families and friends. We do not rent to young single groups or where the primary renter and guests are not 25 years or older. Misrepresentation on any part of the rental agreement, more or different people staying in the unit other than stated or violations of the Montebello and Whistler noise policy may result in immediate eviction.
You authorize me to add any additional charges you incur to you credit card and/or be deducted from your damage deposit. This includes, but is not limited to damage, missing inventory, late departure, additional cleaning or security company charges for noise violations. If you paid by credit card you will be advised before any charge is made to it. We appreciate your co-operation in adhering to our policies. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask. Thank you.
Suitability & Eligibility Policies
|Suitable For:
|Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25
|Must be 25 years or older. We do not rent to graduation parties or young single groups
|Non-Smokers Only
|NO SMOKING. If there is any sign of smoking in our home $300 will be charged to have it professionally cleaned
|Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)
|Not Suitable For:
|Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties
|Long Term Renters (Monthly)
|NO PETS. If there is any sign of unauthorized pets in our home $300 will be charge to have it professionally cleaned
|Young Adult Only Groups 17-24
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
|Cancellations Made by Guests
|As noted on Rental Agreement. Loss of reservation deposit if more than 45 days prior to arrival. Within 45 days of arrival refund equal to number of nights re-rented during reservation dates less one night's rate as a cancellation fee
|Delayed Arrivals
|Please contact me as soon as possible if your arrival date or time has been changed. I am not responsible for late or delayed arrivals and there will be no money refunded should this occur unless previously agreed to and confirmed in writing
|Delivery of Instructions and Access Information
|Coded entry and security alarm. Provided via email after final payment and damage deposit has been made, and rental agreement returned
|Guest Account Termination
|The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site
|Guest Stay Contract
|Incorporated into the Rental Agreement. Payment and/or signing and returning the rental agreement indicates your agreement that you will comply with all policies set out on this property page.
|Ineligible Guests Reservation Reversal
|The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses
|Late Reservation Payments
|Payments are due on specified due dates as set out on my property page. Failure to pay by due dates may result in cancellation
|The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact.
|Reservation Changes
|Must be requested and approved in writing. Please contact us directly if there are any changes to your reservation dates
Guest Stay Policies
|Check-In Time
|4:00 pm. Earlier check in only by prior arrangement in writing
|Check-Out Time
|10:00am. Later check out only by prior arrangement in writing
|Complaints Concerning Property
|Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure.
|Excessive Noise
|Excessive Noise will NOT BE TOLERATED. There is a very strict Montebello Noise Policy and guests are responsible for all fines and may be subject to evection.
|Complimentary. Housekeeping completed before arrival and again at departure. For stays of 8 nights or more, we will arrange for a mid week clean and linen change
|We will not be held or take responsibility for any liability. We will not be held or take responsible for injury or illness that occurs during your stay in our home
|Maintenance Emergencies
|Contact numbers provided. Contact numbers will be in your check in package and are in the information book inside the unit
|Maximum Sleeping Capacity
|Six people can be accomidated comfortably with a maximum of 8 people. Additional damage deposit, set up and cleaning charges may be required for more than 6 people
|Missing Items
|An inventory is taken before and after each stay. Missing or damaged items will be charged to you credit card or deducted from your security/damage deposit
|Noise Restrictions
|Property is closely monitored. Loud or boisterous noise will not be tolerated. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 8:00am. Guest's are responsible for any fines. If a complaint is made regarding excessive noise, guest will be held responsible for any fine that owner receives. Currently the fine is $200 per incident.
|Policy Updates
|Please check my property page prior to arrival for any policy updates.
|Property Damage
|Restitution will be sought for damage. Any property damage will be charged to your credit card and/or deducted from your damage deposit
|Rental Accommodation Zoning
|Resort Information
|Will be provided. Some resort information is provided for in our home but you may also take advantage of the many activity centres in the Village that can also help you
|Terms of Eviction
|Excessive noise, disturbance, damage in or around the premises or misrepresentation of information on the rental applicaton. In case of eviction NO money will be refunded. Any fines or additional costs will be the responsibility of the renter
Local Tips
Food and Beverage
|Best place for breakfast/brunch
|Well I have always served up a mean breakfast in our kitchen with all the great appliances but if you want a break, then Blacks Restaurant does the trick and you can watch the skiers and bikers coming down the hill. For something extravagent try the Fairmont Chateau Whistler with its incredible and very tasty brunch.
|Favorite family restaurant
|Having two children with different appetites, the Spaghetti Factory has always been the best place to go. A nice atmosphere and good prices make for an enjoyable family dinner. Oh and the crayons really come in handy.
|Favorite Pub/Bar
|There are many throughout the village but you must try the Dublin Pub or Blacks. Both with incredible mountain views and great service.
|Favorite up-scale restaurant
|Umbertos and Araxis, enjoy getting dressed up and enjoying a fine dinner with excellent wine
|Most romantic place to eat
|That"s an easy one......our home with the romantic fireplace and falling snow right outside the door, romance is in the air
|Top spot for coffee
|Blenz in Village North has always done the trick for me, nice service and their Irish Cream coffee is great. Also, great to sit back and relax while you watch the kids play on the wooden playset.
For Skiers and Boarders Only
|Best lunch strategies
|Pack a lunch if possible. Prices on the mountain can be a bit much. But don"t be discouraged in trying the local delis and bars, they offer some great food and reasonable prices
|Best ways to find out about weather and snow
|What always works for me is calling the Whistler/Blackcomb ski line, always up to date and pretty accurate
|My Weather tips!
|The one thing that I can say about the weather is don"t be fooled. It can be raining in the Village and snowing up on the mountains, so be prepared.
Just for Kids!
|Best rainy day kids activities
|This is easy, with my two daughters the Meadow Park Sports Centre is fantastic, fantastic pool area and skating rink. Also the Great Wall Climbing Centre, lots of fun
|Cool playgrounds
|Wooden playground in front of Blenz Coffee in Village North, also a nice playground on the trail going to Lost Lake just to the left of the bike rental shop. This park even has tennis courts. And no visit to Whistler would be complete without a visit to the water playground located just behind the Meadow Park Sport Centre.
|What kids should bring
|Although we do have a selection of games and videos, they might want to bring their own cassettes/cd"s to listen to. For the clothes, make sure they are warm, warm, warm and it gets very cold, cold, cold on the mountain
My Money Saving Tips
|Cheapest beer
|Well, that"s an easy one.....my fridge, liquor store is close by and what better way to enjoy a nice cold one but looking out to the mountains
|Cheapest groceries
|Save On Foods or Extra Foods in Squamish, you can save approximately 15%, but I have found that the local IGA store in Marketplace will also have reduced prices on their items
|Cheapest times to come to Whistler
|I have always found that the most inexpensive time is before Dec 15 and after March 31, cheap tickets and lodging, some good deals for clothing and accessories and don"t forget that skiing in the sun is still great
|Less expensive places to eat
|For a relatively nice dinner you can"t beat the Old Spaghetti Factory but if it is pizza you want, Dominoes is great
|My biggest money saving tips
|Don"t forget to bring your essentials because Whistler, as great as it is, can be more expensive so you don"t want to be caught shorthanded. Also for lift tickets and rentals, check out the Allura website for some discounted lift prices and rentals
The Drive to Whistler
|Best things to see on the way to Whistler
|Pretty much everything, the drive too Whistler, although windy is absolutely beautiful. Try and take some time to stop and check out the scenery
|My safety tips for drivers new to Hwy 99
|In winter conditions, make sure you have good snowtires or even better, 4x4. Always best to drive in the daylight as some of the roads are not fully lighted. Give yourself some extra time, especially if this is your first trip to Whistler. Even though the drive is beautiful it can be a bit tricky. And always, always wear your seatbelts the police are usually out in full force through the ski season.
|What I like about the drive
|Pretty much the scenery does it for me
|Where to get the best views
|Any view stop along the highway is great and don"t forget the waterfalls, they are awesome
|Worst thing about the drive
|The winding and, in some cases, narrow roads. Of course, lots of construction is happening so make sure you are prepared
About Us
We are the original owners of the townhome and stay there when it is not rented to guests. Please see our references and reviews on Trip Advisor or the Alluradirect website.
Great stay, great location!!
Haley from Kelowna, Canada
Date: Apr-15-2016 for a stay in Apr 2016
This place was amazing! We stayed here for a girls weekend in April and all 6 of us had a great time and would recommend the accommodation to anyone!
Check in was easy, the place was extremely clean and fit us all no problem! The only thing I would suggest would be to have more trash bags left in the kitchen as we had to ask the people next door to borrow some, but this is very minor...So close to the village (10 min walk), we would all enjoy staying here again in a heartbeat!View Full Review
Excellent family ski condo
Hugh from Rochester, United States
Date: Apr-14-2016 for a stay in Mar 2016
Clean, new, smart, comfortable. We've stayed in a few ski condos, this was very pleasant with plenty of room. Close to grocery store and restaurants. Too far to walk to the slopes but a 3 minute car ride to the ($8 a day) parking lots next to the lifts; minimizes walking in boots carrying skis. And no waiting for a shuttle! House was well equipped and warm with wifi in a quiet neighborhood, with comfortable beds. Indoor parking attached. Dave (the owner) was very helpful and responsive to questions.View Full Review
Fabulous Family Fun!
Sally from Chanhassen, United States
Date: Mar-11-2016 for a stay in Mar 2016
We arrived with a party of six family members from multiple locations around the United States. There were 19 inches of brand new snow when we arrived and it snowed an additional 28 inches during the next three days while we skied. We skied our hearts out and and the end of each day, had this beautiful home to come back to and rest our weary selves.
We thoroughly enjoyed our long soaks in the private hot tub. We cooked simple meals in the well stocked kitchen and shopped at the market just a stone's throw from the house. We warmed ourselves in front of the fire. We collapsed in the comfortable beds. We woke up and did it all over again. We are already talking about next year!! Thanks for a truly memorable vacation!View Full Review
Very comfortable, as described
Lisa from San Francisco, United States
Date: Feb-22-2016 for a stay in Feb 2016
We had a great stay at this condo. It was spacious with a comfortable living / kitchen area and great fireplace. Beds were comfortable. Very close to ski lifts - we chose to drive as we had 5 people, but the shuttle was a ~3 min walk away. Kitchen was functional for cooking.
Only feedback is that it would be nice to have some basics such as salt & pepper in the kitchen. Thanks for a great weekend in Whistler!View Full Review
John from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Feb-12-2016 for a stay in Feb 2016
We had a great time in Whistler-Blackcomb. Nicely appointed and comfortable unit,after a day of skiing enjoyed the hot tub with views of Whistler mountain.The owner was very helpful with logistics and we look forward to returning.View Full Review
Montebello, Whistler, British Columbia
Barbara from Victoria, Canada
Date: Jan-26-2016 for a stay in Jan 2016
The house was warm; it was close to the village; the details given by the owner were perfect. Thank you for making our stay very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit.View Full Review
Cozy Montebello Condo
Tracy from Vancouver, United States
Date: Dec-29-2015 for a stay in Dec 2015
The condo was perfect! It was clean, cozy and walking distance to the village. We all enjoyed our stay!View Full Review
Everything you Need and some
Natasha from Surrey, Canada
Date: Dec-08-2015 for a stay in Dec 2015
We had a great weekend getaway! The townhouse was perfect and had all the amenities we would want and need. The kids had enough room to run around and it was close enough to walk to the village. The hot tub was such a nice bonus, especially with the view of the mountains. Would definitely book again in the future!View Full Review
Will book here again and again!
Gagn from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Dec-02-2015 for a stay in Nov 2015
Everything about this property, but more importantly, this owner is amazing! The ease of booking, the appreciation for returning guests, the accommodations provided and the quick in which Dave responds. We will be back year after year and will only stay here!View Full Review
Ladies get away weekend
Candy from Gibsons, Canada
Date: Nov-14-2015 for a stay in Nov 2015
Great Place to stay
Melanie from Chilliwack, Canada
Date: Oct-26-2015 for a stay in Oct 2015
Fantastic location, close to everything, great rental amenities and I would recommend this location to anyone looking to have a great stay in Whistler. The owner is really easy to work with and is quick to respond.View Full Review
Location, location, location
Andy from PORT cOQUITLAM, Canada
Date: Oct-24-2015 for a stay in Oct 2015
This townhouse was absolutely as it was described on the site...unit looked pretty much as it showed. Very cozy and comfortable with ample room for 6 people. Kitchen was very well stocked with more kitchen 'things' than places that are far pricier. Lots of glasses and plates, etc....not always the case in some other rentals. Bathroom had plenty of good towels and facecloths for everyone. Location is excellent....handy to amenities with only a short walk to the lower village.
The owner Dave was most accommodating and efficient... replied quickly to all my emails. Appreciated the free parking for 2 cars and lots of visitor parking if necessary. We would definitely stay here again.View Full Review
Great vacation home
Joanna from Burnaby, Canada
Date: Oct-08-2015 for a stay in Oct 2015
Great place to stay in with family and friends. The location is close enough to the village that it's only about a 5-10 minute walk, but big enough property to feel that you are in a home. Owner was extremely responsive to all emails. Would definitely recommend staying here!View Full Review
Love this location!
Kim from Mukilteo, United States
Date: Aug-08-2015 for a stay in Jul 2015
This condo is in a great location. We have always enjoyed staying in Montebello and this unit is very nice. The owner was so easy to work with and communicated very well. The reservation and rental process was easy to manage and we'll be staying here again.View Full Review
Beautiful accommodation and great location
Colleen from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Aug-06-2015 for a stay in Aug 2015
We had a great time at Montebello and the owner was very helpful with payment info, check-in info and local knowledge. I would highly recommend this unit.View Full Review
Great Location
Eda from Abbotsford, Canada
Date: Jul-08-2015 for a stay in Jun 2015
Great townhouse! Lots of room for 6 people. Very close to the village-10 min walk. Dave was very responsive.View Full Review
James from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Jun-22-2015 for a stay in Jun 2015
This was the 2nd time my family and I stayed at this vacation rental. Everything we needed is provided and it is close to everything. My kids and I had a wonderful time.View Full Review
Perfect Residence
david from west vancouver, Canada
Date: Apr-13-2015 for a stay in Apr 2015
Everything was super clean and perfect. We had a very nice weekend in Whistler.View Full Review
what a wonderful place!
sharon from Churt, United Kingdom
Date: Feb-24-2015 for a stay in Feb 2015
It was our first trip to Whistler and I saw this property on the web. The owner Dave, was very helpful and took me through how to book on-line and gave me information about Whistler. We arrived and were delighted with the property and it's location. The house was lovely and the rooms attractively presented. The kitchen had everything you would require and the added bonus of the wonderful hot tub with stunning views, made our holiday superb!View Full Review
Relaxing Stay
Jacqlin from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Nov-19-2014 for a stay in Nov 2014
The property is well appointed and beautifully maintained. It is in a quiet development and we had a wonderful, relaxing weekend enjoying the hot tub and views. The owner was very responsive and easy to deal with.View Full Review
Great Whistler Getaway
Mike from Delta, Canada
Date: Oct-14-2014 for a stay in Oct 2014
This is a great location to stay in and it's an easy 10 minute walk to Whistler village. The neighbourhood is well maintained, safe and secure. The description of this home provided on the website is accurate and what you see is what you get. We were a group of five adults and we had plenty of liveable space. As is the neighbourhood, this home is very well maintained and cared for. Pretty much everything you need has been provided. The owner was very quick in responding to my email queries and I was made to feel confident about using a web site I had not used for. At first, i was a bit unsure about e-transferring a damage deposit to a person I did not know, but web site reviews and email exchanges with the owner dispelled my apprehension.View Full Review
Chelsea from surrey, Canada
Date: Sep-15-2014 for a stay in Sep 2014
So big and comfortable! Our group of 6 had a great time.View Full Review
Best Whistler Rental yet!!
David from Redmond, United States
Date: Aug-15-2014 for a stay in Aug 2014
My family and I have been to Whistler many times and this is by far our new favorite place to stay. The location could not be better. It is nice and quiet yet you are only a 5-10 min walk to the excitement of Whistler Village. The Grocery and Liquor store are walking distance which makes the need to drive obsolete. The unit itself is beautiful. It feels and looks like it is brand new inside and has everything you need to cook and dine in. The attached garage is nice for storing bikes and all your luggage if needed. The beds are comfortable and plenty of linens and towels for all guests. The unit also boasts one of the best unobstructed views of Whistler mountain that I've seen. My family and I are excited to return and stay again!!View Full Review
Clean, new, smart, comfortable
Sandmax from Rochester NY
Date: Apr-14-2016
We've stayed in a few ski condos, this was very clean and new with plenty of room. Well furnished and equipped. House was well equipped and warm with wifi in a quiet neighborhood, with comfortable beds. Indoor parking attached, and your own hot-tub right outside. Close to grocery store and restaurants. Too far to walk to the slopes but a 3 minute car ride to the ($8 a day) parking lots next to the lifts; minimizes walking in boots carrying skis. And no waiting for a shuttle! Dave (the owner) was very helpful and responsive to questions. Would not hesitate to return!
Lovely condo, great location
Ian C from Christchurch, New Zealand
Date: Sep-22-2015
A lovely condo in great condition, an easy walk into the centre of Whistler. The hot tub was great at the end of each day! It easily accommodated our group of 6 adults and had everything we needed.
Fabulous place to stay
13canadiankiwi13 from Tauranga, New Zealand
Date: Apr-06-2015
very nice spacious condo with great views, warm and all the extras. Love the hot tub and all the room. Very nice host and good communicator.
Fun and Comfortable!
karene16 from Brush Prairie, Washington
Date: Feb-18-2015
We just enjoyed a fun and comfortable family vacation in Whistler, BC. We stayed at Montebello #415 in Whistler Village North. It was a convenient location, because it was a short walk to Village Market and then on to Village Square and the lifts. Being near the Market area meant good restaurants and a super market nearby. The condo itself was great. It had all of the comforts of home with added extras like snow, gas fireplace,and hot tub. We covered all ages in our family group from 3 years to 25 and 33 years to us retired folk, at 64 years. The rental was comfortable for all of us and the Whistler vacation offered various activities to all of our age groups.
Relax in the Coziest of Houses!
travelling_fiend21 from Vancouver
Date: Nov-26-2014
We went away for a weekend trip, our 5th annual to celebrate a birthday with a combination of family/friends. We have previously always stayed in the Montebello development which gives us enough space to cook meals together, sleep a big party of people and enjoy a private hot tub! Plus the lay out of the two floor unit is nice for separation and to feel as if there is space to move around and hang out in various rooms. We always enjoy the amount of space available for seating, sleeping and enjoying one another's company. Nothing feels crowded and the unit has MANY windows to enjoy the beautiful surrounding views. Not to mention, it's a VERY quick walk to the village! We enjoy how easy it is to go to/from without having to drive. We'll be back!
Best spot in Whistler!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from
Date: Aug-16-2014
This is our new favorite spot in Whistler! The location could not be better, quiet development yet only a 5 min walk to the village. The unit itself looks brand new and is very comfortable and spacious. Walk out the back door to the hot tub and have unobstructed views of Whistler mountain! You will NOT be disappointed with this unit!
Home away from home.
James B from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Jun-25-2014
This place had everything my family and I needed for our weekend getaway. It's very large and close to the Village. We are looking forward to going back next year. Great, fast communication with the owner.
Great time at a wonderfull place.
Alex from WA
Date: Apr-15-2014
We rented the place for a weekend ski trip and were super happy with our experience. The place is just as described and Dave (the owner) was very responsive and accommodating. It was nice to be able to eat breakfast and dinner at home, without needing to go out and there is nothing better then hot tub after a day of skiing. It is walkable to get to ski lifts, but we drove instead. Will definitely consider this place for our future Whistler outings.
Montebello jewel!! Close to village with quiet family atmosphere
Robin S from Redmond, Washington
Date: Feb-24-2014
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo within walking distance of the village. Nicely maintained, quiet, family neighborhood. This home exceeded our expectations. It was clean, bright, comfortable and nicely decorated. Beds were very plush and cozy. Heated slate flooring in bathrooms and downstairs living area. Granite counters in kitchen. W/D in unit. Large dining table for family dinners or games. Private hot tub on patio was a welcome sight at the end of the ski day. Bbq grill. Ski lockers in garage. Everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation with thoughtful touches like a selection of movies and games. Owner Dave was wonderful to work with and very helpful. I would highly recommend booking this unit.
Montebello jewel!! Close to village with quiet family atmosphere!
Robin S from Redmond, Washington
Date: Feb-24-2014
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo within walking distance of the village. Nicely maintained, quiet, family neighborhood. This home exceeded our expectations. It was clean, bright, comfortable and nicely decorated. Beds were very plush and cozy. Heated slate flooring in bathrooms and downstairs living area. Granite counters in kitchen. W/D in unit. Large dining table for family dinners or games. Private hot tub on patio was a welcome sight at the end of the ski day. BBQ grill. Ski lockers in garage. Everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation with thoughtful touches like a selection of movies and games. Owner Dave was wonderful to work with and very helpful. I would highly recommend booking this unit.
Very comfortable, great location, well appointed
Taryn from BC
Date: Jan-23-2014
We had a great stay here for 6 nights over New Year's eve. The condo was perfect for our family, lots of space and comfortable beds, good linens in the bathrooms and bedrooms, and the kitchen had enough dishes and appliances to allow us to cook dinners easily. The location is a very short walk to the Village close access to the trail system is great for walks and runs around Whistler. The hot tub was super after a day of skiing. The only thing to be aware of is that you need to drive and park near the lifts. Walking is not really great in ski boots to get to and from the shuttle at the village (10mins waling in ski boots is not good and the short distance that the shuttle takes you after waiting so long for it is not worth it). Overall, a great condo, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Really good location for a short vacation stay summer or winter if you don't want to be in the Village but want to be close to it.
Fantastic Winter Getaway
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vancouver
Date: Nov-21-2013
My 6 friends and I were thrilled with this home. The 7 of us were comfortable and really pleased with the space. The kitchen is well stocked with supplies to cook. The 3 full bathrooms really helped for getting ready in the morning. We loved the hot tub and fireplace. It was an easy 5-10min walk to the village. It was a really quiet neighbourhood. I did note there's a fine if you're called with a noise disturbance. I recommend bringing shampoo and soap as there were none in the home. Also, communication with the owner was amazing. Very responsive and patient with answering all my questions. Definitely recommended to everyone!
Fantastic Winter Getaway
gillybean604 from gillybean604
Date: Nov-12-2013
My 6 friends and I (all around mid 20's-30's) stayed in this home comfortably. We were very happy with this Whistler getaway. The home was bigger than we expected. The pictures are accurate for what the place looks like. The kitchen was well stocked for us to cook. We enjoyed the hot tub and the fireplace esp since there was snow! We really appreciated there were 3 bathrooms. I liked how close it was to the village which was about an easy 5-10 min walk. The communication with the owner was FANTASTIC. He was very patient with my multiple emails. I wasn't comfortable sending the damage deposit as direct deposit (as opposed to credit card) but he explained his rationale. In the end, I did get it back. My advice for staying here is to bring your own shampoo and soap since there weren't any. And I would not recommend it for people who party since they have a really strict noise policy which could result in a fine.
Great time!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vancouver
Date: Sep-14-2013
The place was really nice and spacious, It was very central and free parking is such a bonus! We would recommend it to anyone as a great place to stay in Whistler.
Amazing rental!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vancouver
Date: Aug-08-2013
Everything was as it was described. Spacious, clean, private hot tub a bonus. Owner was very responsive and punctual. Would definitely rent again.
Fabulous - outstanding accommodation and ancillary facilities
Richard Webb from NSW , AUSTRALIA
Date: Jul-28-2013
Fabulous - outstanding accommodation and ancillary facilities matched only by the hospitality of Owner - Dave Greer. Anyone looking to to stay in Whistler would be hard pressed to find a better facility, location and value.
A FlipKey verified reviewer from New Westminster
Date: Jul-07-2013
Great place to stay. Fast communication and everything about the townhouse was as seen and was a great stay. Would recommend and would stay again
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Port Coquitlam
Date: May-23-2013
This home was perfect for two families. Lots of room to spread out and the Hot tub was great to have close by.
Great Family Vacation!!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Seattle
Date: Mar-01-2013
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this condo. I would highly recommend it, and it was perfect for our family of six.
Just awesome!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Seattle
Date: Jan-31-2013
The house is really nice located in the Village North within 15 minutes walk to Gondola. The private jacuzzi is the best for us after a whole day skiing with sore body! In addition, he owner is always kindly to answer our questions, thank you for offering this good place!
Great location to everything that you want to do in Whistler
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Kelowna
Date: Sep-12-2012
This condo is a great place for 3 couples. It is within walking distance of the Village but, at the same time, in a quiet neighborhood where we were not impacted by late night revellers. The unit has everything we wanted, was well maimtained and very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
zoecat5 from BC
Date: Sep-06-2012
The town house was great! Beautiful furnishings and top of the line appliances in a nice quiet location. We would stay here again.
Fabulous for young kids
Kirsten L from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Date: Aug-19-2012
Montebello is the perfect location for a vacation with kids. There is easy access to Whistler village along the bike trail and it was a short walk to Nester's Market for groceries. The home itself was perfect for our family of 3 kids and their parents & grandparents. It's a beautiful home with all the amenities. The kids enjoyed the small yard and we all enjoyed the hot tub! The garage was an added bonus for storing bikes, beach gear, stroller, and other 'dirty' stuff. We hope to return!
Perfect for our group!
Sally from AZ
Date: Aug-15-2012
The condo is exactly as pictured. We loved it, perfect for 3 couples! It was great to have 3 full baths so no waiting for someone to get out of the shower. Excellent view of the mountain from the hot tub or sitting at the dining room table. The kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils, plates, and glasses we needed. It's about a 10 minute walk to the village so no need to drive and pay for parking. We would recommend this condo to anyone!
A very relaxing vacation
A FlipKey verified reviewer from London Ont
Date: Aug-01-2012
The condo has a great view of the mountains. It is in easy walking distance of the Village and is right on the Trail system making bike riding very easy, It is well appointed and comfortable, my wife and son really enjoyed the hot tub. The only negative was that all the patio furniture in the condos are the same, probably a rule and although fine for having breakfast on, if you just want to sit outside in the sun and read or have a snooze it is wholly unsuited, We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Excellent accomodations, nice view.
Eric from WA
Date: Jun-08-2012
Would recommend staying to anyone considering a visit to Whistler. Owner was very helpful and unit was one of the cleanest we have stayed in. Can't beat staying at the Montebello units for a place next to the village, but far away enough to avoid the late night noise.
Comfortable and relaxing
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Coquitlam
Date: Jun-07-2012
We have stayed at the Montebello many times before and always enjoy our stay in the complex. This unit was clean and suitae for the groups needs. It was also a little cheaper than other units, thats why we chose it. A short distance to the village by foot but far enough from the hustle and bustle.
Great location
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vancouver
Date: Feb-29-2012
Prompt and excellent customer service provided by Mr. Greer. Excellent location just outside of Whistler Village. Most likely the place I will book if I return to Whistler.
Great place to stay!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vanocuver
Date: Aug-26-2011
We have stayed at this place two years in a row and we love it! It is within walking distance to the village, and is a nice and quiet place to stay. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The view of the mountains are spectacular.
nice home in a great setting
A FlipKey verified reviewer from north vancouver
Date: Mar-31-2011
Nice home in a great setting. Owner was very easy to deal with. great experience. would deal with owner again on any future rentals.


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By oracletechnet on Aug 22, 2008
This weekend, forums.oracle.com received a software platform upgrade, to Jive v 5.5. This was long, long overdue and many thanks to the Web Arch and IT teams.
With this upgrade, users can now enjoy features like tagging, a more robust rich text editor, and most important, a new rewards system:
In the past, users were "rewarded" for their participation based solely on activity. That is, the more posts you created, the "higher" your status in the community. The flaw here is plain as day: Theoretically, I could be a human spambot and achieve Gold Medal status simply based on raw activity.
Now, although a user's frequency of posting is still recognized, community standing will be more heavily based on post quality. Thus, if I feel my question has received a "Helpful" answer, I can award the answerer 5 points. If I feel the answer is "Correct", I can award 10 points. In this manner, the wheat among the pool of answerers will easily be separated from the chaff. (Update, 8/24: in order to award points, you must identify your initial post as a "question" - which is default.)
For those of you concerned about your "status": People who give consistently helpful/correct answers have nothing to worry about in this model.
But no more rewards just for being noisy! (Striking because it actually is still possible to achieve "Gold Medal" status based purely on post frequency.)
This change may be disruptive for some, but I'm confident that most of you will agree with this reasonable, common-sense approach to community management. It also happens to be fairly SOP these days among similar communities.
We've also moved the official Forums FAQ to our wiki, in the hope that the community, which is the true owner of forums.oracle.com, will participate in its management.
Finally, I want to refer you to a forum intended specifically for gathering post-upgrade bug reports. (Although we may not answer each post individually, we are reviewing every report carefully.) Be sure to use the forumsupgrade tag!
Here are the known issues, irrespective of bugs:
Drafts :
Users will not be able to access and finish any saved drafts. This will be fixed in the next Jive release.
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- Quoted text will be inserted at the top of the reply in a message by default.
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What are your thoughts on our new approach?
Update: Some users have already registered distaste for our status level names (eg, "newbie"). (To quote Heath Ledger's Joker: "SO serious!") If anyone has better suggestions, we're all ears!
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No. 19 UMass Field Hockey Bests La Salle, 4-1
Oct. 19, 2012
PHILADELPHIA - Senior forward Nicole Cordero provided two goals while senior forward Kate Heineman and freshman midfielder Noralie Weusthuis added a tally each as UMass field hockey downed La Salle, 4-1 on Friday afternoon at DeVincent Field. The victory improved the Minutewomen to 9-8 overall and 3-1 in Atlantic 10 games while the Explorers fall to 7-9 and 2-2 in A-10 competition.
Heineman netted her first goal of the season in the 30th minute to push UMass ahead, 1-0. The senior from Ellicott, Md., sent home a loose ball after Weusthuis fired an on-target attempt at La Salle goalkeeper Lisa Shaffer.
Cordero recorded the first of her pair of tallies less than 10 minutes later, with the Oak Park, Ill., native notching the goal following a shot from distance - doubling the UMass lead at 39:16.
The offensive production continued in the second half with Weusthuis adding her third collegiate goal for the 3-0 Minutewomen lead in the 50th minute. After La Salle's Olivia Shoemaker totaled the lone Explorer mark of the afternoon, Cordero found the back of the cage from inside the circle in the 66th minute to conclude scoring.
Shots heavily favored the visiting side as the Minutewomen held the advantage, 21-12 overall while also leading in on-target attempt, 13-9. La Salle secured four penalty corners to three issued for the Minutewomen. Freshman goalkeeper Sam Carlino notched eight saves for the win while Shaffer stopped nine saves for the Explorers.
UMass continues its season at Saint Joseph's (4-12, 1-3) with a Noon contest on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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Haga, H A; Wenger, S; Hvarnes, S; Os, O; Rolandsen, C M; Solberg, E J (2009). Plasma lactate concentrations in free-ranging moose (Alces alces)immobilized with etorphine. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 36(6):555-561.
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To investigate plasma lactate concentrations of etorphine-immobilized moose in relation to environmental, temporal and physiological parameters.
Study design
Prospective clinical study.
Fourteen female and five male moose (Alces alces), estimated age range 1–7 years.
The moose were darted from a helicopter with 7.5 mg etorphine per animal using projectile syringes and a dart gun. Once immobilized, the moose were approached, a venous blood sample was obtained and vital signs including pulse oximetry were recorded. Diprenorphine was administered to reverse the effects of etorphine. Timing of events, ambient temperature and snow depth were recorded. Blood samples were cooled and centrifuged before plasma was harvested and frozen. The plasma was thawed later and lactate analysed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis.
All animals recovered uneventfully and were alive 12 weeks after immobilization. Mean ± SD plasma lactate was found to be 9.2 ± 2.1 mmol L)1. Plasma lactate concentrations were related positively to snow depth and negatively to time from induction of immobilization to blood sampling. The model that best described the variability in plasma lactate concentrations used induction time (time from firing the dart to the moose being immobilized). The second best model included induction time and snow depth.
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Plasma lactate concentrations in these etorphine-immobilized moose were in the range reported for other immobilized wild ruminants. Decreasing induction time, which may be related to a more profound etorphine effect, and increasing snow depth possibly may increase plasma lactate concentrations in etorphine-immobilized moose.
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College Hockey:Wolverines Outlast Broncos
Michigan Takes First Game of CCHA Quarterfinals
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite jumping to a quick three goal lead in the first period, Michigan had to hold on to best a gritty Western Michigan comeback performance, 5-2, Friday night at Yost Arena in the opening game of the CCHA quarterfinal round of playoffs.
The Broncos grabbed two unanswered second period goals to announce their presence to Michigan and made the Wolverines battle to the games final minutes. Michigan added two late third period goals to ice the win.
Well, considering we were off for two weeks, we feel good that we were able to play at the tempo that we did and get the lead in the game in the first period, said Michigan head coach Red Berenson. It was a close hockey game. It became a playoff game. Im trying to tell our team to forget about the shot chart. It doesnt really matter. Its the scoreboard that matters.
The Wolverines played a game befitting a third-ranked team nationally, but certainly couldnt have anticipated that their 48 shot performance would be repelled so successfully by Western Michigan junior goaltender Riley Gill.
Gill personified the Broncos tenacity, turning aside 43 Michigan shots, many of them spectacular.
It keeps you in the game, said Gill of the shot barrage. It keeps you warm.
They were coming hard We kind of sat back a little bit in the first period and they were able to get that 3-0 lead, but we battled the rest of the game.
He's played exceptionally well, said Western Michigan head Coach Jim Culhane of Gill. He's been stellar for us. He's done a great job for us and given us a chance to win hockey games.
Carl Hagelin led the Wolverine offensive charge with the game-winning goal, his fourth game-winner of the season. Hagelin also had an assist and an empty netter to seal the Wolverine victory.
It was a pretty big goal, said Hagelin of the shorthanded game-winner scored with just under two second left in the opening period. Rusty (Matt Rust) did all the work. It was an easy goal for me. He beat his guy on our blue line and had a two-on-one. He made an awesome pass over to me and I missed the first shot, but made sure I got the rebound in.
You have to win two (games), you know, said Culhane. We knew that coming in. We needed to adjust to the pace of the game. I think that was the difference from the first period to the second and the third. Michigan has outstanding foot speed. They got the jump on us there, 3-0, and it took us 20 minutes to play up to their pace.
Michigan showed little first period rust from their two-week hiatus from live play due to their opening round CCHA playoff bye.
The Wolverines jumped to their quick 3-0 lead after the opening frame on goals by Ben Winnett, Chad Langlais and a shorthanded Bronco back breaker Hagelin with only 1.3 seconds remaining in the period.
Although Western Michigan applied several solid hits to the Wolverines in the games opening shift, Winnett dented the scoreboard first for Michigan at 2:57 on a rebound from Brandon Nauratos shot to Gills right in the slot.
Salvaging a five on three power play advantage with only one second to spare, Langlais, waiting on the inner half of the faceoff circle to Gills right, blasted Aaron Palushajs feed from behind the goal line past the Bronco netminder at 7:08.
Hagelins last second score started with Matt Rust tipping the puck past Tyler Ludwig in the Michigan zone. Rust and Hagelin stormed down the ice two on one. Hagelins shot from in front of the net off Rusts pass just barely had enough momentum to trickle into the corner of the Bronco net.
Gill single-handedly held the Broncos in the game through the first ten minutes of the second period, stopping a storm of Wolverine offensive chances.
The Broncos took their cue from Gill in the second half of the second stanza, popping a pair of goals to jump right back into contention despite the wide 30-11 disparity in shots on goal.
A falling J.J. Crew flipped Kyle OKanes centering feed from the corner high over Hogans outstretched glove at 12:12 to start the turning of the games momentum.
OKane tightened the contest even further at 3-2 with his power play tally on a rebound off Hogans right leg pad off a Mike Levendusky shot from the point at 18:24.
Rust deflected a Palushaj shot past Gill deep into the third period to end finally end the Wolverines frustrations with Gills acrobatics and Hagelin completed the scoring with his empty netter.
The Broncos find themselves in the same position that they faced last weekend in their opening round sin against Lake Superior State, down one game and needing two straight wins to take the series.
We're in the same spot as last weekend, Gill noted. It's something we can look back on and build off of.
I thought, after we gave up those two goals, we realized it wasnt going to be easy the rest of the game or the series, said Palushaj.
The battle is resumes in game two Saturday night at Yost Arena.
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People who have lifestyle issues may be at risk for brain shrinkage and mental decline.
According to a recent report based on the Framingham Heart study that has been going on since 1948 on the residents of Masachusetts town, factors such as diabetes, smoking, hypertension and obesity increased the risk for brain shrinkage and dementia.
AdvertisementMethod - The study, which was published in the journal 'Neurology' was carried out on 1,352 people who were on an average about 54 years old. Their risk factors (overweight, high cholesterol levels, smoking, diabetes and high BP) were assessed during middle age.
When the subjects were between 61 and 67 years of age their brains were scanned using an MRI. Cognitive skill study was also carried out on them.
Observation - Middle aged diabetics, smokers and over-weight people lost brain volume or experienced shrinkage at a faster pace in comparison to normal people.
Diabetics experienced shrinkage of the hippocampal region of the brain which is related to memory, while smokers and obese individuals experienced whole brain shrinkage.
It was observed that those with high BP developed change in the "white matter" of the brain, or blood vessel damage within the brain.It was also observed that their decision making ability and planning skills depleted at a faster rate.
Smokers also experienced white matter changes at a faster rate than other people.
"Our findings provide evidence that identifying these risk factors early in people of middle age could be useful in screening people for dementia and encouraging people to make changes to their lifestyle before it's too late," says Charles DeCarli, MD, of the University of California-Davis in Sacramento.
The study hopes to unravel the mechanisms involved in the development of dementia.
Recommendations - Modifying the risk factors by bringing about life style changes is likely to reduce the chances developing dementia as one gets older.
Make sure you walk for at least 30 minutes each day, five days a week.
Monitor what goes into your mouth. Keep those fries away.
Opt for a low-fat, high protein diet and don't forget your daily fiber!
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Around here, we are big fans of Restoration Hardware for basics. We always shop around - I really want to be that person that can magically transform a thrift store find - but I usually end up coming back to RH for certain things.
But lately I've found a couple of things that achieve the same look for a fraction of the cost. The first was this light fixture that replaced something very dated. This is for the bottom of the back stairs, in a little nook just by the laundry room. I see it every day, but it's not an area where you want to drop hundreds of dollars. I found this industrial-looking gem by Allen + Roth at Lowe's for $48.
Which is much cheaper than these similar ideas:
Vintage Belgian Factory Pendant $549 and Benson Pendant $199 - $499
Even more impressive was this chunky wooden mirror I found at Homegoods. (Have I mentioned that I love adore obsess over Homegoods?) I just happened to be there the morning that an "extra" truck arrived at the store and I scored several incredible things, including this mirror for $80.
Doesn't it look exactly like the Mansard Scroll Mirror for $325?
This was such a good steal, I wish that I had bought two. But I only have one pink living room and only one Indonesian tribal statue, so it's probably okay.
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Kate Klingbeil (Printmaking 2012)
CCA alumna Kate Klingbeil (BFA Printmaking 2012) was awarded CCA's 2012 Hamaguchi Emerging Artist Residency at Kala. The award, begun in 2010, is funded by the Hamaguchi Endowment for the advancement of printmaking at CCA and by the Kala Art Institute.
While at CCA Klingbeil became enamored with the traditional print processes of stone lithography and monotype.
Coming from Milwaukee, it was at CCA she also discovered the magic of stop-motion animation and the similarities between the multiple of the print and the many frames within the moving image.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Through printing varied editions of lithographs, Klingbeil uses printmaking as a way to create frames within an animation, where each print is slightly different from the last. She also cuts apart her prints to make moveable puppets, thus opening up the possibilities of a gridlocked illustration on paper.
Through the combination of print, painting, animation, and sculpture, Klingbeil paints vivid and ephemeral scenes that emerge from her personal histories and daily encounters. The result is a curious blend of paying homage to the long-standing history of artistic practice, while simultaneously acknowledging the rapid evolution of an uncertain age.
Movement is a key component of the concept behind Kate's work, whether it be the rhythms of emotion, physical movement, or the changes occurring in our unfolding lives.
Horses have always been inseparable with Klingbeil's identity, and can be seen reoccurring throughout her prints and animations. She is currently working on an animation about traveling to Japan with CCA's Printmaking Program as well as preparing an animation about the inseparable female relationship with horses.
Community Involvement
After graduating, Klingbeil has spent as much time as possible continuing her exploration of stone lithography at Kala Art Institute's print studio.
She has also found work assisting CCA alumnus Chris McNally in his screenprinting business, making hand-painted signs for local businesses, curating shows at local café Helloakland, and continues to voraciously investigate the intersection between printmaking and animation.
Following her residency, Klingbeil will continue as an intern within the Kala Art Institute community.


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Relied on audited financials to make an acquisition this size? Didn't HP do a due diligence? Beggars belief!
One of the biggest scandals in tech industry history is unfolding today. HP says it was fooled into paying billions over the odds for Autonomy, a UK software company.
The US giant bought Autonomy, a maker of business information management software, for $US11 billion in October last year.
Now it says it was duped.
HP November 20, HP made $US12 billion in write-downs, $US5 billion directly associated with the Autonomy acquisition.
The write-downs pushed the company to a huge third-quarter loss (the company slipped $US12.7 billion into the red on $US120 billion revenue against a year-ago quarterly profit of $US8.3 billion on $US118 billion turnover).
In a video interview with the Wall Street Journal, Autonomy founder Mike Lynch said he did not know th accusation was coming, and calls it "utterly wrong."
In a statement, HP said was alerted to irregularities when a senior member of Autonomy's leadership team came forward.
It commissioned a forensic accounting investigation - carried out by PwC - which found "some former members of Autonomy's management team used accounting improprieties, misrepresentations and disclosure failures to inflate the underlying financial metrics of the company, prior to Autonomy's acquisition by HP.
"These efforts appear to have been a willful effort to mislead investors and potential buyers, and severely impacted HP management's ability to fairly value Autonomy at the time of the deal."
Forbes dryly noted "That's PR-speak for fraud."
Blame game
Autonomy boss Mr Lynch told the Wall Street Journal his managment team relied on the company's auditor, Deloitte, to get things right.
Ms Whitman in turn told CNBC that HP depended on Deloitte's audited financial statements.
For its part, Deloitte has issued a statement saying, "Deloitte UK categorically denies that it had any knowledge of any accounting improprieties or any misrepresentations in Autonomy's financial statements, or that it was complicit in any accounting improprieties or misrepresentations."
According to a Wall Street Journal analysis of HP's accusations against Autonomy, the UK company was:
Selling some hardware at a loss. During a period of about eight quarters prior to HP's acquisition, Autonomy sold some hardware products that had a very low margin or on which it may have even taken a loss. It then allegedly turned around and booked those hardware sales as high-margin software sales. At least some portion of the cost on these products, Whitman said, was booked as a marketing expense, not as cost of goods sold.
There's a second piece of the puzzle, where HP says that Autonomy was selling software to value-added resellers — the middlemen in so many technology transactions — in which there are ultimately no end users. That, too, inflated apparent revenue.
Third, there were some long-term hosting deals — essentially, Autonomy hosting applications for its customers on a subscription basis — that were converted to short-term licensing deals. Future revenue for software subscriptions — that should have been deferred or recorded as coming in the future but not yet booked — were stripped out and booked all at once.
Forbes asks, "So, why would it be hard to prove Deloitte missed something big and should be held accountable? It would be easier if auditors, as an industry, agreed it was their responsibility to detect fraud and material misstatements of the financial statements."
HP's own auditor, Ernst & Young, audited and signed off on HP's annual result (including the Autonomy deal) on December 14.
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The comments here are soooo predictable.
It is never the criminals that are criticised, but rather it is always the screwed that are to blame and are at fault for trusting auditors and sellers.
Some of you peeps really should try working for a living and at least try to replace something of what you consume.
Yep, and Palm. Paying through the nose then realised they don't know much about the companies business and market.
The reality is HP has had a seriously disfunctional board - they have made a string of ill advised decisions- namley the hiring of Leo Apotheker. The blame should lie sqaurley on the ChairmanRay Lane, who has been complicit in all of the poor strategic and hiring decisions.....including the sacking of Mark Hurd..
Who would be a commodity supplier, Dell, HP all being put to the sword. The only "IP" is the processor and INTEL used every bit of their market power to crush AMD. The only processor company who seem to be ok for now is ARM in almost every mobile phone.
It will be interesting to see if Apple can come out of the next decade as the first or second biggest company by capitalization in the world. Probably not.
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Ritchie might be semi-forgotten now, but I don't think he was ever underrated. Back in the '70s-early '80s, he and Jimmy Page were quite commonly spoken of/written about as the biggest rock guitar heroes in the world. What happened, I think, is that Deep Purple was so closely associated with technically accomplished hard rock and metal that DP and Ritchie were kind of swept out of favor in the early '90s when grunge came in.
Back in the '80s, it seemed like only a few weirdos like me were big Tony Iommi fans (I preferred him to Randy Rhoads at the time), but when grunge came in, all of a sudden all of these newfound Iommi sludge-riff-of-doom fans came out of the woodwork--he and Blackmore almost did a total switcheroo in terms of being influential guitarists. Which is silly, because they are both guitar gods.
Ritchie was one of my earliest guitar influences, and I still find his combination of classicisms, bluesy licks, and reckless abandon very inspiring. A lot of the neoclassical guys could play much faster and cleaner, but they always seem afraid to really take chances with their playing the way Ritchie did for most of his career. I think his playing began to grow a bit lazy around the time of the 1984 DP reunion, personally. But give me any of his pre-reunion DP albums or Rainbow Rising anyday!
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I've found the following simple system for running in game:
* Squad - a group of up to 10 players
* Platoon - a group of up to 30 players
* Squad Leader - the person CURRENTLY in charge of a squad (this person can be of any rank within the organisation if ranks are used at all)
* Platoon Leader - the same as a squad leader but in charge of the platoon at the present time.
* Elmos - Red Target
* Barnies - Purple Targets
Step 1: Log into TS
Step 2: Log into Planetside
Step 3: Ask in Outfit chat for a Platoon invite
Step 4A: Accept Platoon invite, join right channel in TS do what you're told
Step 4B: If no platoon invite, then either start one up or go indie for awhile.
TS should be setup ideally like this:
-Platoon 1
--Squad 1
--Squad 2
--Squad 3
-Platoon 2
--Squad 1
--Squad 2
--Squad 3
TS needs to be setup so that all members can set their channel commander lights/flags to on.
All members need to setup at least 2 push to talk buttons and 1 button to toggle channel commander on/off. The first PTT button is talk to channel. The second PTT button is talk to all channel commanders.
Anyone leading a squad or platoon (Anyone can be a squad leader and everybody needs to be encouraged to give leading a squad or platoon a go) should have their channel commander toggles on (other members of the squad DO NOT need their channel commander on - but we're not stopping you either.)
When the Platoon Leader needs to issue orders (or Overall command when running more than 1 Platoon) they uses their 2nd PTT button which will allow them to speak to anyone else with a channel commander toggle on. Those without their channel commander lights on don't hear anything. Once the leader of the squad has their targets they can rely this information to the rest of the squad through their 1st PTT button.
What the above allows is the following:
1. ANYONE can lead a squad, a platoon or even the entire outfit at any point in time with a minimum of fuss.
2. Operations just like the war itself NEVER STOPS unless only a handful of people are online.
3. If somebody needs to AFK, gets a honey do or whatever they can easily ask somebody else to take over, it's only a matter of hitting your command toggle.
4. Communications within a squad can occur without the channel descending into anarchy. This isn't Battlefield you are going to have a lot more people spread out over a lot more territory. Communications are key, you need to be able to say stuff like, Max on the top floor or incoming Elmos without 30+ other people who are in their own battle on a different floor, in the courtyard or attacking a nearby point getting confused. you aren't goign to have anymore than 10 people talking over each other.
5. It allows for a chain of command to be easily established. Platoon Leader can assign each squad to a different target and then leave it up to the Squad Leaders to achieve their targets. Meanwhile the troops go about smearing Elmo and Barnies all over the place.
6. People are free to come and go as their please, while in the Platoon you do as asked but while not in a platoon you are free to do whatever you like.
The above allows you to easily organize a large force. I've lead forces of 60+ players this way in Planetside before. You can even switch people between squads if they want particular roles in a certain squad. for example you want to hit the Muloc base, you stick your air support focused players into Squad 3 and leave them to handle air superiority over the target and to provide a Galaxy dropship. You load up squad 1 of your infantry types into the galaxy and get your Armour guys in squad 2 to go pull out the Vannies. you tell Squad 1 you want them to drop on the northside and press in toward the control node, you task squad 2 to bypass the base and intercept any reinforments coming up from the other side and you tell Squad 3 to provide 2 escorts for the Galaxy and have the rest cover the base before moving to support the armour once the infantry has inserted.
Inside each squad you can have all the combat chatter you need. Squad 1's leader is getting his guys to move up with people calling out targets, relaying information back to each other and otherwise engaged with wiping Elmo and Barnies ass around the base. Squad 2 is doing something similar in the rolling hills and along the road outside the base and Squad 3 is calling air targets and requesting backup or help from each other as they dogfight in the air above. And all this occurs without steppign on each other and while still allowing things like say if Squad 2 is being hit hard and needs to pull back for the squad leader of squad 2 to inform the platoon leader via their PTT command button whats going on so that the Platoon leader can either alter the orders or tell another squad to go help them out.
This also works across multiple Platoons.
To further aid in communication, and assuming that the same system from Planetside is in Planetside 2 you should see your platoon as colours and numbers on the map. Each squad is a different colour. This allows you to identify each other easily and quickly spot each other on the mini-map and continent map by using your number and colour. "Red 5 need backup there are 4 reavers on me" quickly allows everyone in the squad to look at the minimap, see a Red 5 flashing to their NW and head off to bring some pain to the enemy.
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It is not my profession but I think my question isn't that stupid :)
Intel i7-2600 supports RAM: DDR3 1066/1333 non ECC
Same for Xeon, Amd A4 & A6 and so forth..
Why are there RAM chips with bus speed of 1600Mhz?
Before memory controllers were integrated into the CPU, they actually operated at higher clock speeds. The CPU integrated ones are still faster overall, due to not having a delay between memory controller and CPU, but for those discrete memory controllers (north bridge of chipset), you'd want the higher RAM. It's somewhat ironic that you've tagged your question fsb and then mentioned the Core-i line and AMD APUs, none of which have a Front Side Bus.
The "supported" RAM speed of those CPUs is the officially supported speed. Overclocking is quite common.
Even when the RAM chip is used at a lower frequency, the higher-spec RAM chips will have fewer wait states between e.g. address stable until first data word read back. The clock speed controls the burst throughput within a RAM block. There are many many other timing factors affecting system performance than burst throughput.
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Kilkenny Irish Pub The
500-3630 Brentwood Road NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 1K8
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Find a roaring fire, a pint of Kilkenny and a wee bit of craic at this authentic Irish pub.
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A roaring fire, a pint of Kilkenny (or Guinness) and a wee bit of craic is all you need to make this Irish pub a home away from home. This is the third traditional Irish pub from Allan Dixon and Michael Kuzyk and, like Limerick's on Macleod Trail South, this bar and eatery has a whole lot of ambiance and charm.
Look and Feel of an Original Irish Pub
The memorabilia scattered throughout Kilkenny helps to retain the look and feel of an original Irish Pub. Everything from the stained glass ceiling to the bric-a-brac mementos adorning the walls and shelves inspire an old-fashioned warm and friendly feel.
Traditional Irish Favourites
The menu includes a selection of traditional Irish fare along with Canadian pub dishes, and you'll find the prices to be very reasonable. There's a wide range of appetizers, from mussels to veggie plates, as well as a good selection of sandwiches. Some of the best dishes, however, can be found on the traditional pub fare menu. These Irish favourites include: Irish stew - fresh lamb or beef simmered with potatoes, cabbage and carrots and served with dumplings; steak and mushroom pie served in a flaky crust; and cornish pastie, which includes beef and veggies baked in a pastry and smothered in pan gravy. There's even haggis for those looking for an extra culinary adventure.
Sunday Brunch
The Sunday Brunch, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., offers a great selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, including freshly made omelettes cooked right in front of you (with the filling of your choice), eggs Benedict, sausages, hash browns, salads, fresh fruit and a selection of desserts.
Outdoors: In the warmer months, enjoy a drink on the outdoor patio.
Weekend Nosh: Brunch and breakfast served on the weekend.


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Based on research by UsNews.com, which put together a list of new jobs for the millennium, here are positions you wouldn't expect to find in the classifieds. Although more traditional jobs like bank tellers and gas attendants will likely be around for a long time, make way for five positions that are slowly revolutionizing the business industry.
i can get paid for this?1. Supermarket Chef
With the expansion of food stores and supermarkets, chefs are gaining popularity and importance. Forget about the days when you could only find a butcher and baker at your local provisions store; these guys can whip up some chicken marinara and a crme brulée that is sure to tempt your palate.
So with high demand for this service, customers can now walk in and order a filet mignon with broiled veggies, whilst shopping for their groceries.
After the mandatory technical skills learned in the restaurant industry or with a culinary degree, the main aspect of this job is people skills, since chefs interact with customers in order to motivate them to buy what's been cooked and prepared with TLC.
How much does it pay?
An average salary can go up to the *$40,000 range, depending on specified skills and experience.
2. High-Tech Fashion Designer
If you think these people are only in charge of transforming aluminum foil into pret-a-porter, then you're not that far off. Mainly employed by the military, this new breed of professionals have to design innovative and futuristic war-wear.
Think of it as the fashion consultants for the rebels in the Star Wars trilogy, or personal designers for Milla Jovovich in Fifth Element .
With the military branch still getting a lot of funding at the government level, we'll just have to wait and see how well this position can hold up with the times and the economy of the new US president, George W. Bush.
Since this is an art that meshes an in-depth knowledge of material components and fashion, textile engineering and a bachelor's degree in fashion design are strong assets for this particular profession.
How much does it pay?
These war heroes can make anywhere from $35,000 to $80,000, and those who excel can earn juicy six-figure incomes.
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I have an MS-Excel chart, the data looks like this:
I want to produce a line-chart from this data.
The Y-axis (horizontal) will be the date range. The dates will span much more time than is shown in this little snip - it will be several years' worth of data.
On the X-axis, I would like to chart subsets of the rows, one for each person (Matt, Jim, Bob, etc). The result is like this:
In fact that is the actual chart I want. I'm able to produce this chart, obviously, but the way I'm doing it is fairly labor- and click-intensive. Here's how I do it: I use the data filter "tool" in Excel to filter the source data table on "person", then cut/paste that filtered data into a new sheet. I do that once for each person (4 or 5 people currently). Then I create a chart, and add the 4 or 5 ranges from all those new sheets into the chart. Ba-da-boom.
But every time I add new rows to the raw source data, I have to go through the cut/paste again, 4 or 5 times, then fiddle with the data range settings on the chart (expanding them all by one cell).
How can I update the chart more simply? Ideally I just want the chart to magically update when I add a new set of rows to the raw source data.
Is there a way for me to automate the data extraction? Is there a way to use named data ranges to make it simpler? Should I de-normalize the data or something?
I have no problem writing VBA if that is what it takes, but I'd like to minimize the effort involved.
Thanks for any suggestions.
(using MS Excel 2010 "Starter Edition" - it came with the PC)
From reading various webpages, apparently developer features have been disabled in Office Starter Edition. This includes automation as well as VBA-macros. So, I guess that option is out, for me. Anyone with further info, I'd appreciate it.