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NEWARK -- For a decade, talk about reviving the aging NewPark Mall never translated into action, leaving city leaders frustrated as its stores slowly defected to other cities.
That disappointment turned to glee earlier this week when the mall's owner, Rouse Properties, announced lease agreements for 140,000 square feet of restaurants and entertainment at NewPark, including a multiplex movie theater with an Imax screen.
The company envisions a glittering, glass-enclosed shopping center with 21st-century amenities, including new signage with modern aesthetics and outdoor seating under palm trees.
"There's almost a giddiness that this is finally happening," Mayor Alan Nagy said. "Plans like these were announced 10 years ago by the mall's previous owner, but they never materialized. We're finally seeing the fruition of all that work."
Rouse will spend more than $40 million on the upgrades, said Andrew Silberfein, the company's president and CEO.
"It's the biggest investment we're making among our 34 malls throughout the country," he said.
Renovations will include new mall entrances, flooring and lighting, plus a new restaurant pavilion offering open-air, patio-style dining. The food pavilion's two stories of glass will modernize its appearance and give customers views of the mall as they dine, Silberfein said.
"It will create quite an ambience and experience for the customer," he said.
The mall's new eateries will include John's Incredible Pizza and Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, a country-and-western-themed restaurant owned by the Nashville musician.
NewPark has 1.1 million square feet of retail space and more than 150 stores, such as Macy's, Coach, The Body Shop and Forever 21.
But, in a major shift since its opening nearly 35 years ago, today's shoppers spend nearly as much as money on gourmet food and special entertainment as they do in traditional stores, city leaders said.
Rouse, a New York-based real estate investment firm, will collaborate on the mall improvements with Berkeley's ELS Architecture and Urban Design, which worked on renovating the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto.
Construction will start at NewPark next month. The upgrades will resuscitate the weathered mall and help attract new businesses within Newark's once-thriving 125-acre commercial zone, city leaders said.
"From a retail standpoint, the No. 1 thing in this city has been the slow decline of NewPark Mall," Nagy said. "But this turns that around 180 degrees and points it in the up direction."
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.


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A Marietta man with a long list of misdemeanor offenses was sentenced Thursday in Washington County Common Pleas Court to two weeks in jail on his first felony conviction.
Gary L. Losey II, 31, of 111 W. Montgomery St. Lot 5, had initially been indicted in September on two fifth-degree felony drug trafficking charges for selling Klonopin pills to a confidential informant on two consecutive days in January 2011.
However, the second charge was dropped when Losey pleaded guilty May 8 to one of the charges, said Washington County Prosecutor Jim Schneider.
Before sentencing, Losey expressed remorse for the crime.
"I'd just like to apologize to the city of Marietta for the trouble I've caused. Since then, I've really straightened out my lifestyle," he said.
However, Losey has accumulated several misdemeanor charges since the drug trafficking incidents.
Less than 12 hours after being released from jail on a disorderly conduct charge on Dec. 4, 2011, an intoxicated Losey barreled a Ford Mustang into two parked cars in the 600 block of Seventh Street.
After being treated and released at Marietta Memorial Hospital, he tried to run from Marietta police officers while wearing nothing but his underwear and tennis shoes.
According to Marietta Municipal Court records, a blood test showed Losey's blood alcohol level to be .236 percent-nearly three times the legal limit.
Out of the incident, Losey was found guilty of OVI, obstructing official business, disorderly conduct and driving under suspension.
Losey also has at least three first-degree misdemeanor theft convictions-from December 2011 and March and April of 2012.
Currently, he has charges pending in Marietta Municipal Court for assault, disorderly conduct and theft, all of which stem from this April.
Despite the recent charges, Losey's attorney Rolf Baumgartel said his client has been successful with his drug treatment program.
Baumgartel presented a letter from L&P Services which stated Losey had been compliant with his drug treatment counseling and had successfully completed all their requirements.
"(He) doesn't appear to be using any substances. And (L&P) doesn't recommend further treatment," read Baumgartel.
Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Ed Lane took note of the positive letter.
Prison was not an option for Losey, said Lane, because he has no prior felony convictions.
Losey was sentenced to three years community control, a six-month license suspension and time in the Washington County Jail.
"I'm going to give you two weeks in the county jail because you have to do some time, so you understand I'm going to send you to prison for the full 12 months if you violate community control," said Lane.
Schneider reminded the court that Losey's plea agreement stipulated he repay the Major Crimes Task Force for the $190 of drug buy money.
In addition, Losey was ordered to undergo evaluation for the court's "Thinking For A Change" program, a cognitive behavioral change program developed by The National Institute of Corrections.


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Thank you for a great tribute
Published: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 9:51 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 23, 2012 at 9:51 a.m.
What a fitting tribute to a gifted member of our community, particularly in the realm of the arts.
Your Nov. 19 article chronicling Mel Baudoin's involvement in music and theater nicely recounts much of his contributions to our area.
Because there is no mention of Mel's involvement with the Thibodaux Music Club in your article, as secretary of that organization, I would like to point out that we are proud to claim him as one of our own, and that the Music Club ranks high on Mel's list of activities.
His contributions to our club over the past 30 years are too numerous to recount here, but it should be noted that he has served as a performing member and past president during those 30 years, and that he is still actively involved in spite of his ongoing treatment for leukemia.
In regard to the article's information about Mel's involvement with The Thibodaux Playhouse, another noteworthy observation is that in 2010, in conjunction with the Playhouse's 50th-anniversary celebration, he authored a publication titled "That's Entertainment II." This project involved countless hours of research into the history of non-professional theatre in the Thibodaux area of south Louisiana mid-18th century to present.
With this endeavor, Mel has committed to the written word a valuable compilation of our local history, just as he has committed to music a commemoration of our French heritage.
That commemoration to our French heritage in song is available on Mel's first solo CD, which depicts delightful recollections of the French influence on life in Louisiana. It can be purchased at Hofman Music or by emailing Mel at email@example.com.
Thank you for an excellent article about a most deserving member of our community.
Blanche L. Baudouin
Recording secretary
Thibodaux Music Club
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Pain is a nervous system sensation that typically indicates injury and is short-lived. Chronic pain is different in that the pain persists for longer lengths of time from weeks to years.
Unfortunately, chronic pain affects a huge number of individuals – over 50 million in the United States. While chronic pain may be due to initial injury, it may also be the result of chronic illness such as cancer, arthritis or infection.
Frequent chronic pain conditions include low back pain, headache, joint pain, stomach pain, muscular pain, nerve pain and bone pain.
The Root of the Problem
Identifying the cause of the chronic pain is essential for successful treatment of symptoms and cure. It has been shown that individuals experiencing chronic pain may have lower than normal endorphin levels in their cerebral spinal fluid. Endorphins are chemicals that help reduce pain and enhance a sense of well being.
Occasionally the cause of chronic pain is difficult to identify. Psychogenic pain is a true physical pain thought to be caused by mental or emotional distress. Symptoms of psychogenic pain may be described in such terms as stinging, burning, aching, stabbing, throbbing, tingling, shooting, and intermittent. Over time, chronic pain can evolve into a mental/emotional problem; depression, anger, mood swings, insomnia and anxiety are commonly associated symptoms of the condition.
Complementary Treatment Approaches
Standard medical treatment of chronic pain may include prescription or over the counter analgesic (pain relieving) medication (NSAIDs, acetaminophen) or narcotics (sedatives, tranquilizers), acupuncture, electrical stimulation therapy, physical therapy and, in worst-case scenarios, surgery. On occasion, antidepressant medication may also be prescribed when chronic pain has led to an emotionally depressed state.
Counseling and relaxation techniques may also be recommended. Such techniques may include meditation, biofeedback, and visualization.
Acupuncture may help increase levels of endorphins in the spinal fluid. Also, electroacupuncture, where the needles are connected to an electrical stimulation machine, has been shown to successfully increase endorphin levels. Physical therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) are commonly employed to help with musculoskeletal pain.
Complementary medicine practitioners may suggest all of the above in addition to chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation to help ease the pain and get to the root of the problem. The following herbal medicines and dietary supplements are also commonly prescribed to help ease and manage chronic pain:
- Magnesium is useful for muscle relaxation and mood elevation. A typical dose may be 800 milligrams daily.
- Bromelain, Boswellia serrata, Ginger, Turmeric, and White Willow Bark are all herbal medicines that help decrease inflammation and increase endorphin production, which in turn helps to decrease pain.
- Topical Capsaicin (from Cayenne pepper) helps reduce aches and pain and is appropriate for use over joints and muscles. It is very useful for lingering nerve pain related to herpes zoster (shingles) but must never be applied over open wounds or cracked skin.
- Essential fatty acids from flax seed oil or fish oils can help decrease inflammation. One to three grams daily is recommended.
- When there is mental/emotional distress due to chronic pain, St. John's wort (300 milligrams three times daily) may be considered.
- S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) is an amino acid compound that helps increase essential brain neurotransmitters including serotonin and dopamine, which may ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. Doses of 200-600 mg per day have been recommended for depression.
- Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body. It is often used to help relieve symptoms of insomnia. One to three milligrams taken thirty minutes prior to bedtime is recommended.
A diet that focuses on anti-inflammatory foods is essential for those wanting to decrease pain due to chronic inflammation. This includes eliminating coffee (caffeine), alcohol, tobacco, sugar, fried foods, saturated fat, nitrates/nitrites, and sulfites.
Moderate exercise is recommended to help increase circulation and stimulate endorphin production. This can help elevate mood and possibly decrease pain.
Consult your doctor before using any health treatment — including herbal supplements and natural remedies — and tell your doctor if you have a serious medical condition or are taking any medications. The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended as substitute for medical counseling.


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GYPSUM, Colorado - The Tire Rack Street Survival school is automotive nirvana for teens.
Kids are encouraged to drive too fast, skid as much as possible and run over stuff.
"We get to do all the things to the car that our parents absolutely forbid us to do," said Mary Rice, one of 30 teens gathered Sunday at the Eagle County Airport for the day-long seminar.
She and sister Zhanna Rice came all the way from Moab, Utah, to abuse their parents' car.
They learned learn all sorts of things, mostly how cars behave when they're behaving badly.
It's more than driving, it's about living, say the volunteers from the Sports Car Club of America, who presented Sunday's seminar. It's sponsored by the Edwards Rotary Club.
The kids gained driving experience in real-world situations in their own car, learning handling limits and how you can control them. By the time they were done, they had become more observant of traffic situations, and to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers, and why seat belts and physics matter.
Every second driver is a bad driver, their SCCA instructors told them.
"But suspect everyone," they said.
The Sports Car Club of America Foundation has been running Street Survival schools since 2002, and in Eagle County since 2008, said Arnie Coleman with the SCCA.
"It's designed to help them learn to make instant decisions while considering the obstacles," said Stephen Kohn, one of the volunteers with the Sports Car Club of America who runs the program.
They were in class by 8 a.m. Sunday, and most were less-than completely thrilled. They frowned and yawned through an early classroom session where they were supposed to learn some physics and inertia.
Then they went outside where they were instructed to do things to their parents' cars guaranteed to make the kids grin and their parents cringe.
"They learned to stay out of trouble on the road," said Angelo Loria, father of one of the 30 kids.
Matt Kelsall's son Mack was out there, raising the distinctive aroma of warm tires skidding on pavement.
"This is a special thing for the Sports Car Club of America to do," Matt said.
Early in the day, the kids seemed reluctant to stomp the gas. Only one or two made screeched their tires. By that afternoon, everyone did.
"They get more aggressive as the day goes on," Coleman said. "We didn't have to tell them to go faster. They get that."
By the end of the day most cars had music blaring - or what passes for music when teenagers command the stereo. Occasionally a rambunctious parent would call their beloved offspring in the car, just to see if they'd pick up when they weren't supposed to. They didn't.
There's a rain course and because Sunday was warm and sunny, the airport fire and rescue guys were kind enough to pour water all over the kids all afternoon. One year the fire guys poured so much water so hard that it knocked the trim off a couple cars, which was pretty funny if it wasn't your car.
There's a slalom course and the kids drive it like they're supposed to. It's a lesson in suspension and how a car's shifting weight changes the way it handles. And just when they're getting good at that, the SCCA guys recruited a couple dads to throw cones onto the course in front of the cars the kids are driving, sort of the same way a small animal would dart in front of their car in the real world. Do not swerve to miss it - ever. If it misses you, great. If it doesn't, the world is not running short of small animals that dart into traffic. Swerve and you're endangering other motorists, yourself and your passengers.
You slow down in bad conditions by backing off the gas and staying away from the brakes, they learned.
Alexis Richins pointed out that tire pressure is important because that great big car is held to the road and kept under control by a tiny little contact patch.
They also learned to say things like, "Dad, the good news is that my right foot is still healthy. The better news is that I didn't wreck the car, even though I really, really tried."
Most lessons sink in. Some don't.
A few years back one kid drove away from Street Survival and got himself arrested for practicing what he'd learned earlier that day. Turns out they don't give homework.
"The Edwards Rotary Club is very proud of this. It's all about giving kids more experience behind the wheel to improve their driving skills and understand the responsibility of driving defensively," said Linda Hill with the Edwards Rotary Club.
Hill and Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy brought the program to the area after Hill saw how easy it was for her daughter to get her drivers license.
Staff Writer Randy Wyrick can be reached at 970-748-2935 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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POSITION: Centre
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Kingston, ON, CAN
DRAFTED: STL: 2001-57 overall
|Traded to Colorado by St. Louis with Erik Johnson and St. Louis' 1st round choice (Duncan Siemens) in 2011 Entry Draft for Kevin Shattenkirk, Chris Stewart and Colorado's 2nd round choice (Ty Rattie) in 2011 Entry Draft, February 18, 2011. Signed as a free agent by Toronto, July 1, 2012. Signed as a free agent by Carolina, July 2, 2014.
Favourite Movie:
Christmas Vacation
BECAME A LEAF: Signed as a free agent by Toronto, July 1, 2012.
TRANSACTIONS: Originally St. Louis' first choice, 57th overall, in 2001 Entry Draft. Traded to Colorado by St. Louis with Erik Johnson and St. Louis' first round choice (Duncan Siemens) in 2011 Entry Draft for Kevin Shattenkirk, Chris Stewart and Colorado's second round choice (Ty Rattie) in 2011 Entry Draft, February 19, 2011.
2011-12 SEASON: Played 80 games for Colorado collecting 17 points (10 goals, 7 assists) with 31 penalty minutes. Ranked 1st on team in shorthanded ice-time at (3:06) per game. Reached 10-goal mark for the 3rd time in career (11 in 2009-10, 12 in 2008-09). Consecutive games played streak of 275 games ended Nov. 10 vs. NY Islanders. Marked 1st time missed a game since Mar. 4, 2008 vs. Los Angeles. Collected a season-high 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) Nov. 15 at Pittsburgh. Scored 4th career shorthanded goal Nov. 30 vs. New Jersey. Played 500th career NHL game Dec. 8 at Calgary.
CAREER: 2010-11: Split season between St. Louis and Colorado. Played 56 games for St. Louis collecting 16 points (6 goals, 10 assists) with 18 penalty minutes. Traded to Colorado Feb. 18. Played 24 games for Colorado collecting 4 points (1 goal, 3 assists) with 12 penalty minutes. Played in each game possible for St. Louis and Colorado. Recorded 1st career hat-trick Oct. 30 vs. Atlanta. Went 11-for-11 on faceoffs on Nov. 11 vs. Nashville. Became only St. Louis player in team history to go unblemished on at least 10 draws since NHL began keeping faceoff statistics. Made Colorado debut Feb. 19 at San Jose. Scored 1st goal with Colorado, collected an assist and was (+3) Apr. 1 at Phoenix.
2009-10: Played 82 games for St. Louis collecting 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) with 22 penalty minutes. Ranked 1st among all NHL forwards in total shorthanded minutes (306:53) and shorthanded icetime per game (3:44). Ranked 9th in NHL faceoffs taken. Ranked 1st on team in faceoff wins (701). 1 of 3 St. Louis players to play in all 82 games. Ranked 2nd (tie) on team in game-winning goals (3).
2008-09: Played 82 games for St. Louis collecting 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) with 29 penalty minutes. Established a career-high for goals. Ranked 1st among all NHL forwards in shorthanded icetime (315:08). Played in all 82 games for 1st time in career. Registered a career-high 3-game goal-streak (Feb. 24 - 28) with 3 goals. Collected 100th career NHL point (goal) Feb. 3 at Columbus. Played 300th career NHL game Mar. 20 at Calgary. Played 4 playoff games for St. Louis collecting 4 penalty minutes. Made NHL playoff debut in GM #1 WCQF Apr. 15 at Vancouver.
2007-08: Played 81 games for St. Louis collecting 22 points (9 goals, 13 assists) with 26 penalty minutes. Scored 1st road penalty shot goal in St. Louis franchise history Dec. 9 at Colorado (Jose Theodore). Played 200th career NHL game Feb. 5 vs. Tampa Bay.
2006-07: Played 81 games for St. Louis collecting 36 points (8 goals, 28 assists) with 55 penalty minutes. Established career-highs for assists, points and penalty minutes. Played 100th career NHL game Dec. 19 at Pittsburgh. Collected a career-high 19 penalty minutes Dec. 26 at Nashville. Twice registered a career-high 6-game point streak (Jan. 6 – 18) with 7 points (1 goal, 6 assists) and (Mar. 27 – Apr. 5) with 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists). Played 9 games for Canada at IIHF World Championship collecting 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists). Scored the fastest Canadian goal from the start of a World Championship game – 8 seconds into a game May 7 vs. Team USA. Won gold medal with Canada.
2005-06: Played 67 games for St. Louis collecting 27 points (6 goals, 21 assists) with 30 penalty minutes. Played 11 games for Peoria (AHL) collecting 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) with 4 penalty minutes. Played 4 playoff games for Peoria collecting 2 assists with 2 penalty minutes. Made NHL debut Oct. 5 at Detroit. Became the 5th player in NHL history to score 1st career goal on a penalty shot Oct. 11 vs. Chicago (Nikolai Khabibulin).
2004-05: Played 79 games for Worcester (AHL) collecting 51 points (17 goals, 34 assists) with 45 penalty minutes. Scored 5 shorthanded goals. Ranked 1st on team in assists and points. Ranked 1st (tie) on team in games played.
2003-04: In 1st professional season played 69 games for Worcester collecting 25 points (12 goals, 13 assists) with 20 penalty minutes. Played 10 playoff games for Worcester collecting 3 assists.
2002-03: Played 45 games for Brampton (OHL) collecting 49 points (22 goals, 27 assists) with 37 penalty minutes. Ranked 3rd on team in goals. Brampton's team captain for this season. Finished junior career ranked 2nd on Brampton in all-time scoring with 182 points (91 goals, 91 assists) and trailed only Raffi Torres (223). Named OHL Eastern Conference's top player in the "Best on Faceoffs", "Best Checker", "Best Defensive Forward", and "Best Penalty Killer" categories. Played 1 playoff game for Worcester. Played 11 playoff games for Brampton collecting 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) with 11 penalty minutes. Played 6 games for Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship collecting 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists) with 4 penalty minutes. Won a silver medal with Canada.
2001-02: Played 61 games for Brampton collecting 55 points (26 goals, 29 assists) with 43 penalty minutes. Ranked 2nd on team in goals and points. Played 7 games for Canada at IIHF World Junior Championship collecting 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) with 2 penalty minutes. Won a silver medal with Canada.
2000-01: Played 66 games for Brampton collecting 49 points (30 goals, 19 assists) with 61 penalty minutes. Ranked 2nd on team in goals. Played in 2001 CHL Top Prospects Game. Played 9 playoff games for Brampton collecting 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) with 10 penalty minutes. Won a gold medal with Canada's Under-18 Team at Four Nations tournament in Slovakia – August, 2000.
1999-00: In 1st OHL season played 63 games for Brampton collecting 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) with 34 penalty minutes. Played 6 playoff games for Brampton collecting 4 assists with 8 penalty minutes. Won a silver medal as an assistant captain for Team Ontario at 2000 World Under-17 Challenge.


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Schlage F40PLY620 Antique Pewter Plymouth Privacy Lock Door Knob Set
Save 5% on Schlage Orders over $250!
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Technical Specs
|Installation Guide
|ANSI Certification
|BHMA Certification
|Grade 2
|2-3/4", 2-3/8", Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
|Cross Bore
|Door Knob Shape
|Door Thickness
|1-1/2", 1-3/4", 1-3/8", 1-5/8"
|Edge Bore
|Bath/Bedroom Privacy Lock, Privacy
|Left, Reversible, Right
|Handle Design
|Handle Material
|Handle Style
|Latch Faceplate
|Drive-In, Round Corner
|Locking Mechanism
|Push Button
|Product Class
|Rosette Shape
|Trim Design
Schlage Works for You
- Adjusts to fit all standard door preparations
- Easy installation makes for a one-person project
- Interior screws are exposed
- ANSI/BHMA A156.2, 2011, Grade 2
- Non handed and field reversible which means this knob set can be installed on right and left handed doors.
- Faceplates (Part 16-080): Supplied with 1/4" Round Corner and Drive-In Faceplates
- Strike Plates (Part 10-027): Supplied with a Round Strike with Dimensions of 2-1/4" x 1-5/8"
- Lifetime Mechanical and Finish Warranty (Finish warranty does not include Oil Rubbed Bronze because it is a living finish and will patina over time)
Product Technologies:
- Privacy Function: Schlage's privacy door knob sets are locked from the interior using a push button lock on the interior handle with a small pin hole to unlock the handle from the outside. Privacy knobs are ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, or anywhere a locking door is desired but a keyed cylinder isn't necessary.
- Backset: Adjustable to 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Edge Bore: 7/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" or 1-3/4"
- Handing: Left, Right, Reversible
- Knob Diameter: 2-3/16"
- Projection: 2-5/16"
- Product Weight: 1.55 lbs
Additional Functions:
- F10-PLY: Passage Knobset
- F40-PLY (This Model): Privacy Knobset
- F51-PLY: Keyed Entry Knobset
- F170-PLY: Single Dummy Knob
For over 90 years, Schlage has been making homes more stylish and secure with the best door locks and door hardware. Today the Schlage family of products also includes the very best in electronic locks, keyless door locks, and home security. Let Schlage's hardware and security solutions protect and enhance the things that matter most to you.
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Our SKU: F40-PLY
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Aged Bronze
- Aged Bronze x Polished Chrome
- Antique Brass
- Antique Brass x Satin Nickel
- Antique Pewter
- Matte Black
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Oil Rubbed Bronze x Polished Chrome
- Polished Brass
- Polished Brass x Polished Chrome
- Polished Brass x Satin Chrome
- Polished Brass x Satin Nickel
- Polished Chrome
- Polished Chrome x Polished Brass
- Satin Chrome
- Satin Chrome x Polished Chrome
- Satin Nickel
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*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
9 Questions from the Community
The Schlage F40-PLY can be split finished for interior and exterior. They do have a matte black finish and a variety of chromes.
Can they be ordered in Black + any chrome or silver
A. The Schlage F40-PLY can be split finished for interior and exterior. They do have a matte black finish and a variety of chromes.
The Schlage F40-PLY split finishes are set up as Exterior x Interior.
On the mixed finish units such as Polished Chrome + Brushed Chrome, which side is which. I need the lock side to be the polished side.
A. The Schlage F40-PLY split finishes are set up as Exterior x Interior.
The Schlage F40-PLY has a 2-1/8" diameter rosette.
Can you tell me the diameter of the door covered by the plate? I need a knob which covers 2.75, not the 2.5 which many brands have gone to.
A. The Schlage F40-PLY has a 2-1/8" diameter rosette.
The Schlage F40-PLY has a push button on the inside.
Is the lock a push pin below the knob?
A. The Schlage F40-PLY has a push button on the inside.
The Schlage F40-PLY includes a strike plate.
Is the strike included?
A. The Schlage F40-PLY includes a strike plate.
The Schlage F40-PLY does have a small hole to unlock the door in an emergency. In Addition, the door does use a push button on the inside knob.
The photo does not show a hole, where the knob can be unlocked by inserting a small screwdriver, skewer or other device. Does this knob have that small hole for this function? Also want to double check that the locking device is push button.
A. The Schlage F40-PLY does have a small hole to unlock the door in an emergency. In Addition, the door does use a push button on the inside knob.
The Schlage F40-PLY is 2.1" for the knob diameter and 2.8" for base diameter.
What is the diameter of the knob and the rosette?
A. The Schlage F40-PLY is 2.1" for the knob diameter and 2.8" for base diameter.
The Schlage F40-PLY screw holes are horizontal.
Are the screw holes vertical or horizontal?
A. The Schlage F40-PLY screw holes are horizontal.
According to the image of the Schlage F40-PLY knobset, the side with the small hole in the center would go outside the door and the one without the hole would be installed in the room. This way, if you lock yourself out of the room, you can use the safety tool to unlock the door. For split finish knobsets, the format will be "Exterior Finish" x "Interior Finish".
You can take a look at this image for details showing where the one installs: http://www.build.com/imagebase/resized/x800/schlageimages/schlage-f40-ply-application-199.jpg
Which side is the lock on for the split finish knobset?
According to the image of the Schlage F40-PLY knobset, the side with the small hole in the center would go outside the door and the one without the hole would be installed in the room. This way, if you lock yourself out of the room, you can use the safety tool to unlock the door. For split finish knobsets, the format will be "Exterior Finish" x "Interior Finish".
You can take a look at this image for details showing where the one installs: http://www.build.com/imagebase/resized/x800/schlageimages/schlage-f40-ply-application-199.jpg
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Lifetime Limited Mechanical & Finish Warranty and 1-Year Limited Electronics Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty, Schlage extends a lifetime limited mechanical and finish warranty and a one-year limited electronics warranty to the original consumer user ("Original User') of our Schlage brand product ("Product") against defects in material and workmanship, as long as the Original User occupies the residential premises upon which the Product was originally installed. What Schlage will do: Upon return of the defective Product to Schlage, Schlage's sole obligation, at its option, is to either repair or replace the Product, or refund the original purchase price in exchange for the Product. Original User: This warranty only applies to the Original User of Products. This warranty is not transferable. What is not covered: The following costs, expenses and damages are not covered by the provisions of this limited Warranty: (i) labor costs including, but not limited to, such costs as the removal and reinstallation of Product; (in) shipping and freight expenses required to return Product to Schlage; and (iii) any other incidental, consequential, indirect, special and/or punitive damages, whether based on contract, warranty, tort (including, but not limited to, strict liability or negligence), patent infringement, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. The provisions of this warranty do not apply to Products: (i) used in commercial applications; (ii) used in common area applications; (iii) used for purposes for which they are not designed or intended; (iv) which have been subjected to alteration, abuse, misuse, negligence or accident; (v) which have been improperly stored, installed, maintained or operated; (vi) which have been used in violation of written instructions provided by Schlage; (vii) which have been subjected to improper temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions; or (viii) which, based on Schlage's examination, do not disclose to Schlage's satisfaction non-conformance to the warranty. Additionally, this warranty DOES NOT COVER scratches, abrasions, or deterioration due to the use of paints, solvents or other chemicals. Exclusions: Oil Rubbed Bronze finish (613) is designed to improve over time and change in appearance, creating a living finish through daily use and thus, finish discoloration is not applicable to the above warranty. Additional terms: Schlage does not authorize any person to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Schlage's maximum liability here under is limited to the original purchase price of the Product. No action arising out of any claimed breach of this warranty by Schlage may be brought by the Original User more than one (1) year after the cause of action has arisen. How local law applies: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights as otherwise permitted by law. If this Product is considered a consumer product, please be advised that some local laws do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitations may not fully apply. Refer to your local laws for your specific rights under this warranty. Guaranteed Fit Program: Schlage products are designed to fit standard residential door preparations and retrofit existing tubular locks. Note: Mortise locks and preparations are not considered standard and are not guaranteed under this program. During the initial installation, if there is a problem with the Product's performance, the Original User may simply contact Schlage Customer Service at 800-847-1864 in the U.S. and Canada or 800-506-7866 in Mexico for assistance. Program and warranty claims: If you encounter a residential door preparation or fit issue under the Guaranteed Fit Program or have a claim under this warranty, please contact Schlage Customer Service for repair, replacement or refund of the original purchase price in exchange for the return of the Product to Schlage.
Finish Care and Cleaning of External Trim
Finishes: 505
(PVD Bright Brass), 605
(Bright Brass), 609 (Antique Brass), 619 (Satin Nickel), 620 (Antique
Pewter), 621 (Distressed Nickel), 622 (Matte Black), 716 (Aged Bronze)
Care Guidelines: Lacquered or clear-coated finishes should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth. A mile soap may be lightly used if very dirty. Particular care should be taken to avoid paint smears, thinners and strong cleaning agents as they will quickly destroy the protective coatings and subject the finished to rapid oxidation and discoloration. Initial care for finishes requires only periodic cleaning with mild non-abrasive soap and light buffing with a soft cloth.
Finish: 613
(Oil Rubbed Bronze)
Care Guidelines: Wipe with a little vegetable oil on a soft cloth. Too much oil may leave a residue to come off on the hands. Household detergents and mild abrasive powder may be used to restore the high metal color without seriously affecting the original compound of the metal. Then rub with a paste wax.
Finishes: 625
(Bright Chrome), 626
(Satin Chrome)
Care Guidelines: Wipe with a soft damp cloth. A high grade chrome polish may be used according to directions to clean and restore the original shine or satin finish.
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REDWOOD CITY -- Rocket Fuel landed on Wall Street with a full tank of new cash Friday, and shares exploded after an initial public offering that valued the ad-tech company at nearly $1 billion.
Rocket Fuel announced the sale of 4 million shares Thursday night for $29 -- the top of a range that had already been increased -- producing a total take of $116 million at a valuation of $942.5 million. That wasn't nearly enough for investors, however: The stock opened Friday morning just before 8 a.m. Pacific time at more than double the IPO price, $59.95, and traded in a range from $54.51 to $62.50 before closing at $56.10, a first-day "pop" of 93.5 percent.
The Redwood City enterprise software firm is among a small but growing number of companies in the so-called "Salesforce Mafia," having been launched by a former official at Salesforce.com.
CEO George John spent three years at Salesforce, overseeing software analytics to help the company capture more revenue. In 2008, he founded Rocket Fuel with the goal of making online advertising work better via the cloud.
'We were pretty confident" that investors would react warmly to the stock offering, John said -- though he admitted that hadn't been the case earlier this summer when several other advertising-related companies went public with middling results. What sets Rocket Fuel apart, he said, is artificial intelligence software that has its roots in John's and co-founder Richard Frankel's earlier careers designing spacecraft for NASA.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff sparked the tech industry's current "Software as a Service" craze by replacing traditional customer-relations management software with cheaper online alternatives. Other companies launched by Salesforce alumni using a similar model include online security startup Okta and SlideRocket, a cloud-based competitor to Microsoft's PowerPoint that VMware acquired in 2011.
"These emerging software companies that are delivering into the enterprise space are bringing disruptive technologies," Bryan McLaughlin, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers who advises startups on the IPO process, explained earlier this week.
John learned about more than technology at Benioff's knee: He's borrowed liberally from the zany Salesforce culture, instilling a "chief love officer" at Rocket Fuel and offering kayak rides for employees.
The company's venture capital backers include Mohr Davidow, Nokia Growth Partners, Labrador Ventures and Northgate Capital. Mohr Davidow is the only one of those firms that's selling shares in the IPO, but it's still retaining a third of Rocket Fuel's stock -- making it by far the company's largest stakeholder.
Rocket Fuel's big-data software helps digital advertisers target their marketing dollars more effectively. The company doubled its revenues to more than $100 million in 2012 and raked in nearly as much in the first six months of 2013 -- but the it also has a history of losses.
To turn that around, Rocket Fuel said in its SEC filings that it will invest part of the stock offering's proceeds in research and development, sales and marketing and back-end infrastructure.
Wall Street seemed to like the idea. After initially planning to sell its shares between $24 and $27, Rocket Fuel this week hiked that range to $27-$29.
Contact Peter Delevett at 408-271-3638; follow him at Twitter.com/mercwiretap. Contact Jeremy C. Owens at 408-920-5876; follow him at Twitter.com/jowens510.


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Fox may be in line to acquire KTVU, but viewers shouldn't assume the Oakland television station will adopt a Fox News-like sensibility, say industry observers and Channel 2 insiders. Instead, Tuesday's announcement of a multipronged business transaction appears to be more about football than journalism.
"People can put their fears aside," said Rich Lieberman, who writes a blog about the Bay Area media scene. "You're not going to see Bill O' Reilly popping up on Channel 2 any time soon."
KTVU and its sister station KICU (Channel 36) are being dealt to Fox Television Stations by Atlanta-based Cox Media Group. In exchange, Cox is getting Fox-owned stations in Boston and Memphis. KTVU has been a Fox affiliate since 1987, but has been owned by Cox Media for the past 51 years.
The announcement triggered speculation over what impact, if any, the change, would have on KTVU's newscasts. Channel 2's 10 p.m. news program has long dominated the ratings in the largely liberal Bay Area market.
"People should realize that Fox, the network, has nothing to do with the Fox News Channel, which is just one of the many tentacles in Rupert Murdoch's (News Corp.) company," Lieberman said. "Initially, at least, I don't think viewers will notice any difference at all. The newscasts will look the same as they did yesterday and the day before."
A KTVU employee, who asked not to be identified, echoed that assessment.
"The reality is that we've been a Fox station for many years and yet the Fox News division has not been an intrusion on our news programming in any shape or form," he said.
KTVU, which went on the air in 1958 as an independent station, became one of the first affiliates of the fledgling Fox network. Longtime KTVU news anchor Dennis Richmond, who retired in 2008, said the partnership with Fox has benefitted both the station and network. But he warned against any shift toward a Fox News-like approach.
"Our viewers became accustomed to a straightforward newscast," he said. "Fox News, on the other hand, is very biased in one direction. I'd hate to see that stigma stuck on Channel 2 and I don't think viewers would react very positively if that happened."
KTVU news director Lee Rosenthal declined to comment.
The key part of the deal between Fox and Cox Media Group has much more to do with sports than news programming. The Bay Area market appealed to Fox because the network has the highly lucrative televising rights to the National Football Conference and the Bay Area is home to the 49ers.
"The NFL is so huge. It brings in ad profits, galore," Lieberman said. "Now, Fox won't have to share those profits (with Cox)."
Multiple sources have said that had Cox Media not been willing to negotiate, Fox probably would have purchased independent station KRON (Channel 4) and taken its programming there. If the deal receives regulatory approval as expected, KTVU will join all of the Bay Area's other major stations in being owned and operated by a broadcast network.
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This coming Sunday the Granite Falls Historical Society will offer families the opportunity to have their pictures taken with not just a Santa, but real live reindeer at the Andrew J. Volstead House Museum.
"It's not very often that we have real live reindeer come to Granite Falls," says Granite Falls Historical Society Member Terri Dinesen. "Hopefully this is just a really enjoyable authentic experience where kids can come sit on Santa's lap in a beautiful home setting and visit with a few of his reindeer."
It's been five years since the historical society has hosted reindeer at the Volstead House. For those unaware, reindeer and their very incorporation into the Christmas story, has a connection to Granite Falls that the historical society seeks to highlight through the event.
"Many people aren't aware that Laura Volstead, the only daughter to Andrew Volstead, was married to Carl Lomen, an Alaskan businessman who came to be known as the Reindeer King," said Dinesen.
Carl's nickname stems from his ownership of the largest reindeer herd in Alaska, which he owned with his brother Alfred. Working in tandem with Macy's department store beginning in 1926, the Lomens helped to initiate and propagate much of the North American Christmas tradition by establishing annual Christmas parades featuring Santa's sleigh being pulled by reindeer.
The reindeer's presence in parades proved successful in helping the brothers to market the meat and the fur of their herd. To that end, the brothers also wrote pretend children's Christmas letters that inquired about Santa and his reindeer that were published in newspapers throughout the country.
Further information will be available onsite Sunday to individuals interested in learning more about the Reindeer King. The event is scheduled to run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Volstead House.
Inside the museum, the Historical Society will provide cookies, coloring activities and an opportunity for youngsters to meet Santa. In addition, 2013 Historical Society Christmas ornaments will be on sale along with a few other novelties, such as bendable antlers.
Outside, two reindeer will be available for viewing and picture taking. Attendees will have the choice of shooting their own pictures or employing the professional photography taking skills of Frozen in Time Photography.
According to Dinesen the animals are very gentle but at least one of the reindeer on site, Yukon, "has huge antlers" that she thinks will be sure to impress audiences.
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Hey I was wondering what i takes to get a basketball scholarship for a decent college. I would like to know heights for positions and stats coming out of highschool. THANKS
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You need to be good at the game. Height means nada. As does Weight. Early Boykins 5'5''. Spud Webb 5'7''. Mugsey Bogues 5'3''. If you know the game, and make players around better, and can lead a team... it don't matter if you are 5'0 130 lbs. If you have Love for this game, then the possibilities are endless. Work Hard for it. Earn your spot. Make it happen for yourself Man.
If you have the talent and can lead a team than you can do just about anything. Kinda like Spud Webb who won the slam dunk contest and was only 5'7.
I'm only 5'1 but if Mugsey Bogues was still playing he could kick my butt. I'm in sixth grade but my height doesn't stop me, I can still make a jump shot like anyother basketball player.
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."-Michael Jordan
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Country music's biggest stars and their legions of hard-partying fans are headed to the annual Country Jam music festival June 21-24 in Mack, located west of Grand Junction.This year, Country Jam officials have gone for broke with the lineup, signing up headliners such as the Zac Brown Band, Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton. When news of their festival appearance came out last November, Country Jam experienced the single largest launch date for ticket sales in its 21-year history. Also performing are country legends the Charlie Daniels Band, Luke Bryan who recently scored a No. 2 spot on the Billboards with "Tailgates & Tanlines," and Justin Moore who charted with "Outlaws Like Me." Come for the day or stay for all four days at the Country Jam campgrounds. Camping spots are going fast, and due to overwhelming demand, Country Jam is offering new this year "premier camping," 20-foot-by-30-foot sites located closer to the festival grounds.Purchase four-day or single-day general admission tickets at any Bradley petroleum convenience stores. VIP, reserve, general admission, campground and Country Club tickets are also on sale at countryjam.com or by calling 800-7800-JAM.
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CES 2013 Roundup: Monday's Tech Highlights
The flurry of the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest trade shows in the technology industry, is coming to a close for the day.
There are still several days left in the show, but Monday was already packed with announcements and product reveals ranging from televisions, to tablets, to even vibrators.
Yes, you read that right.
You can keep track of all the latest updates at CES this year on The WSJ's CES 2013 stream. And also check out a gallery of gadgets unveiled at CES thus far. The list includes a 27-inch tablet, a gaming device from Nvidia and a "touch table."
But in the meantime, while waiting for the show to hit full speed tomorrow, here's a list of news and announcements coming from today's CES events:
Intel Steps Up Advances in Smartphones, PC Chips: The Silicon Valley chip maker used the Consumer Electronics Show to describe updates for several of its microprocessor lines, including plans to sharply reduce power consumption in some portable computers and encourage development of PCs designed to be played in a table-style fashion.
Toyota Shows Off Cars With Co-Pilot: At a press event Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show, Toyota showed off a car with safety features that, when layered together, allow its cars to more fully take control in the event of emergencies. The goal, Toyota said, is to reduce traffic accidents and give drivers a more carefree drive.
AT&T Enters Online Video-Streaming Wars: The phone company's U-Verse television service will start offering an online video streaming service called "U-Verse Screen Pack" for $5 extra a month, available to U-Verse television subscribers AT&Tid today at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Verizon Says Buying Out Wireless Venture 'Feasible': Verizon Communications Chief Executive Lowell McAdam believes the company could pull off the acquisition of its wireless joint venture with Vodafone.
Panasonic Touts New TV Lineup: Panasonic plans to release 32 TVs this year, including 16 plasma and 16 LED models. Among the highlights of Panasonic's presentation was a demonstration of what the company called My Home Screen, a smart TV capability that allows people to create their own screens on the TV where they can organize their favorite programs.
Samsung Tries to Make Old TVs Feel Like New: Samsung unveiled the "Smart Evolution" kit, a rectangular cartridge that plugs into the back of its top-of-the-line 2012 TV to update the set with the latest software and hardware. The company isn't releasing prices, but one official says it could cost $200 to $400.
The latest weight-loss tool? A fork: The $99 HAPIfork, available this spring, uses sensors to monitor its movement from plate to mouth. It tracks the number of forkfuls per meal and per minute, and it times the interval between each.
LG promises wave of smart TVs, appliances: The company said about 70% of the new TV models it plans to introduce this year will be "smart TVs," with seven sets that will feature Google TV. Web-connected TVs will be a major theme at the show this year, as manufacturers race to get ahead of the heavily rumored TV set that Apple is expected to launch this year or next. Apple itself does not participate in CES.
One CES Exhibitor Prospers With Good Vibrations: Veterans of the Consumer Electronics Show recall the conference long took place at the same time as an adult-entertainment convention. Those days are gone, but at least one supplier in a product category associated with the "other" event will be making a cameo appearance at this year's CES.
McGraw-Hill to Debut Adaptive E-Book for Students: At the Consumer Electronics Show Monday night McGraw-Hill Education, a division of the McGraw-Hillpanies, will demonstrate its new adaptive e-book for students dubbed "SmartBook," which promises to "break the centuries-old tradition of books as linear experience."
Lenovo Sees Opportunity In Family-Sized Tablet: Lenovo, the world's top PC maker by some measures, announced a new 27-inch tablet computer to be released this summer called the "IdeaCentre Horizon Tablet PC," or Horizon for short.
For some extra reading ahead of the show tomorrow, be sure to check out a round-up of the biggest busts of CES, which include the likes of high-definition DVD, the Palm Pre and Lady Gaga's Polaroid Glasses.


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Rise Above The Anchor conducted an interview with guitarist Jeff Kendrick of Californian metallers DEVILDRIVER on November 24 in Orlando, Florida. You can now watch the chat below.DEVILDRIVER's sixth album, "Winter Kills", sold around 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on The Billboard 200 chart. This figure is in line with the opening number of DEVILDRIVER's fifth CD, "Beast", which also shifted 11,000 units back in February 2011 to land at No. 42. The instrumental parts for "Winter Kills" were recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida while the vocals were laid down at Dez Fafara's home studio, with Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, ALL THAT REMAINS) handling production duties. The album's cover artwork features a photograph by Dean Karr. The layout was done by Ryan Clark of Invisible Creature. "Winter Kills" was made available in four configurations, including a deluxe digibook with CD (including two bonus tracks, "Shudder" and "Back Down To The Grave") and live DVD (featuring 45 minutes of live raw DEVILDRIVER power — no studio overdubs at all, just the band at their best — and including fan favorites "Clouds Over California" and "The Wretched"), standard CD version, digital version and, for the first time in DEVILDRIVER history, a 2LP gatefold edition.
DEVILDRIVER's JEFF KENDRICK Speaks To RISE ABOVE THE ANCHOR (Video)
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As a domestic servant working for $6 a month as a young child, Shoma dreamed of going to school. Now, she dreams of being a teacher.
"I remember the day when my parents sent me away from my home…for the job of a domestic worker," recalls Shoma, a teenager in Bangladesh.
Shoma's father worked as a day laborer. When she was young, his income barely allowed him to feed his family, let alone send his children to school.
Poverty and hardship compelled Shoma's father to send her to work as a maidservant in the house of a local affluent family when she was 8 years old. She earned just $6 a month.
Shoma was miserable. Scolding and mistreatment by the family left her feeling depressed and hopeless.
"I was not allowed to go to school — but I would see my master's children going to school, well dressed, while I proceeded to do other housework," Shoma explains.
Working in the kitchen, Shoma dreamed of going to school, dancing, and singing. "It remained a dream for 11 years…11 long years," she recalls.
While Shoma was working, her mother, Monowara, joined a community group supported by World Vision.
The group assisted low-income women in their pursuit of economic opportunities. Monowara received support from other women, joined a deposit savings group, and was involved in gardening, poultry, and goat-rearing activities.
Monowara also gained a greater awareness of child well-being issues such as child rights, underage marriage, trafficking, abuse, health, and sanitation.
Monowara's fellow group members learned that Shoma was being exploited as a child laborer. They approached Monowara and her husband and discussed the dire consequences of child labor — and a child's right to education.
As a result of these conversations, Shoma's parents released her from work and enrolled her to school.
"We now understand our fault; we have done wrong to [our] child," says Shoma's father, Monirul. "We won't let other parents make the same mistake as us."
Shoma has been a student for three years now. The years have gone by quickly.
"I still remember the moment when my teacher handed me the result card," she says. "I hugged it…like a world champion would hug his World Cup."
Shoma hopes to be a teacher. But for now, she is happy to enjoy the carefree life of a student.
Pray for children who are exploited in child labor, especially girls, who are more likely to be denied the opportunity to attend school in cultures where gender discrimination is prevalent.
Make a one-time gift to help provide education for girls. Education gives girls the potential to earn better wages, raise healthier and more educated children, and have a voice in their community.
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Double Studio P1804
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- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Baby cot
|Talbot Square, W2 1TS London, United Kingdom
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Double bed suitable for two people
Iron with table
Self contained kitchen
En-suite bathroom
Free Internet
Communal area washing machine with dryer
All linens & towel provided
Sussex Garden, Paddington
Moment walk to Paddington tube and main station
5 min walk away from Lancaster gate tube station
10 min walk away from Edgware road tube station
TV with DVD players.
Over 1000 cable channels
Broadband Internet.
Special Features
Free Weekly service cleaning
Maid service available on special request
Cab service available on special request
Travel Information
Nearest tube station: Lancaster Gate, Paddington
Lines: District, Circle, Central, Bakerloo & Hammersmith City and Central line
British Rail: Paddington
Heathrow Express: 15 min travelling from Heathrow Airport in every 15 min
Buses: Easy access to oxford Street, Knightsbridge's Harrods and other popular area
Entry phone system
Any early check-in or late check-out may be available on request – Should inform well in advance
Key collection: Foundation, 7, Spring Street, Paddington, London. W2 3RA .UK ( less than 5 mins. walk from Paddington station/Lancaster Gate station & the apartment )
Need to provide a copy of valid identification on your booking ie copy of Passport
For key pick up/deposit and other we will be available from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm throughout the week and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. If you arrive before or after these time notify us immediately
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It is really a very small but nice apartment. Expect a small hotel room with a kitchenette and a lovely balkony. It is close to Paddington Station so in the middle of everything.
If you don't need too much space it is a good place to stay.
We wouldn't recommend this studio. Too small. In a basement. Shower mixer broken. Bathroom not really clean. Only the location was ok. 5 minutes from the tube.
Reasonable option. Very good location. Very small, but I guess that's normal in london city centre. Good balance price-quality
Good location and to visit London. No cleaning during our week-stay
Great location, it is perqueño with good conditions (bed, kitchen and utensils), but only 4th floor with stairs (no ansensor) is not easy upload them after a few drinks
Excelente Ubicación, es perqueño con buenas condiciones (cama, cocina y utensilios), pero 4º piso solo con escaleras (sin ansensor) no es fácil subirlos después de unas copas
Ideally located for visiting London apartment, located in a nice square near Paddington station, with very good communication by bus and metro. Just steps from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. The apartment is in good condition, although the room is small when the sofa is used as a bed for a third person. It is suitable for two people.
You have to walk up to the third floor with suitcases. The bathroom is narrow and may be difficult to use for large people. The kitchen is simple (no coffee), useful for limited use.
Overall, highly recommended an option to visit London.
Apartamento muy bien situado para visitar Londres, situado en una agradable plaza cerca de la estación de Paddington, con muy buena comunicación en metro y autobús. A un paso de Hyde Park y Kensignton Gardens. El apartamento está en buenas condiciones, aunque la sala se queda pequeña si el sofá se utiliza como cama para una tercera persona. Es recomendable para dos personas.
Hay que subir andando hasta el tercer piso con las maletas. El baño es estrecho y puede ser difícil de usar para personas de gran tamaño. La cocina es sencilla (no hay cafetera), útil para un uso limitado.
En conjunto, una opción muy recomendable para visitar Londres.
The apartment was clean but somewhat old and it was enough to spend five great days in London.
El apartamento aunque algo viejo estaba limpio y fue suficiente para pasar 5 dias estupendos en Londres.
Wonderful location very close to Lancaster Gate and even closer to Paddington Station.
The flat is underground but it did not matter to us as we were often away visiting the city.
The flat was very clean and towels were even changed during our 5 days stay.
Will highly recommend this address.
Good communication with the host (and the site Wimdu) agency but not easy to find even with the address, it must go to another agency and down stairs in the back of the shop for access. Easy delivery of practical key when you get outside of the host availability schedules, everything went very well. Apartment very small, the walls are not very well insulated and the average bed, but overall okay, and very well located. Satisfactory overall, we had a great stay in London!
Bonne communication avec l'hôte (et le site Wimdu) mais agence pas facile à trouver même avec l'adresse, il faut se rendre dans une autre agence et descendre des escaliers dans le fond de la boutique pour y accéder. Facilité de remise des clés pratique quand on arrive en dehors des horaires de disponibilité de l'hôte, tout s'est très bien passé. Appartement très petit, les murs ne sont pas très bien isolés et le lit moyen, mais dans l'ensemble correct, et surtout très bien situé. Satisfaisant dans l'ensemble, nous avons passé un très bon séjour à Londres!
very convenient location, Paddington station with train to heathrow, underground and many restaurants arround . the flat was clean and good for a few days. we may use it again in our next jouney to london
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. - First-year boys basketball coaches Frank Wright and Patrick Irvin were only vaguely familiar with the classic rivalry that is North Tahoe versus Truckee.
Both received a history lesson of sorts Friday night, as the Lakers and Wolverines waged an epic battle reminiscent of the golden years of the North Shore clash.
"That was a fun rivalry game," said Irvin, whose Truckee squad used a late rally to pull off a 46-38 come-from-behind win. "Both teams competed. Our free-throw shooting continues to be horrific, but in the end we turned it on when we needed to and played hard."
Wright also enjoyed the competitive nature of the matchup, despite the final outcome.
"It's back. That's good to see," the North Tahoe head coach said of the historic rivalry, which lost some luster in recent years as the schools' enrollments went in opposite directions, yet remains intact nevertheless. "It's a good relationship. It's a good rivalry. I look forward to it continuing for a long time."
The Lakers nearly sent their large winter homecoming crowd away happy, as they scrapped back from a 15-8 first-quarter deficit to take a 24-21 lead into the half, which they held onto for a good portion of the second half as well.
The Wolverines clamped down defensively after the break, however, holding the hosts to five points in the third quarter as they pulled even on the scoreboard, at 29-all. The teams battled back and forth in the fourth quarter, swapping leads on five occasions to keep their respective fans on the edge of their seats.
Aaron Pado provided the spark Truckee needed, as the senior guard scored seven points off the bench in the fourth quarter, none bigger than a 3-pointer with five minutes remaining that gave the Wolverines a 36-34 lead.
North Tahoe sophomore Mitchell Myers answered with a bucket in the post to tie the score. After about a two-minute scoring drought, Truckee junior Kyle Mello scored inside to put the Wolverines ahead for good with 2:50 left on the clock.
The Lakers had plenty of good looks in the final couple of minutes, but their shots stopped going through the net, and they managed just two free throws the rest of the way.
"We were playing them tough, but our shots stopped falling at the end and they took us down in the last two minutes," said North Tahoe junior point guard Alex Tyler, who finished with a team-high 12 points. "I credit them (the Wolverines) for playing good defense."
The Lakers' 38 points marked their lowest-scoring output of the season.
"We had our worst shooting night of the year. But we had our chances," Wright said. "They (the Wolverines) deserved to win. It was a fun game though. I thought it was very even."
As they've done many times this season, the Lakers started out slowly before heating up in the second quarter. After falling behind 15-8, they climbed back in it with aggressive drives to the basket by Tyler, Myers and senior forward Colin Spencer, who scored seven points from the free-throw line in the second quarter. Tyler scored 10 points in the first half to lead the way.
Truckee senior forward Adam Morgan, who finished with a game-high 13 points, put in an offensive rebound to start the third quarter, and the Wolverines went on to outscore the Lakers 23-14 the remainder of the contest to put it away.
"We were kind of tentative all game for some reason," Irvin said. "We had a really bad second quarter, but we were able to recover."
Pado scored 12 points and created several turnovers to help lift Truckee to the victory, while Mello contributed eight points. Spencer and Myers each scored 10 for the Lakers.
Truckee is now 8-7 overall and North Tahoe, which went on to defeat Whittell by one point Saturday, is 7-8 overall.


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Definition of button in English:
1A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration: a blouse with five buttons in front [as modifier]: button thread
More example sentences
- At this stage, they'll also check your garments for slits, broken buttons or zippers, and any other irregularities.
- It also features a two-button cuff with a button sleeve placket and wood grain Eagle logo buttons.
- He was pushing buttons on purpose, to figure out what would make him tick and what he would let roll off his back.
fastener, stud, toggle;
1.1A small, round object resembling a button: chocolate buttons
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- Danz has opened a tube of chocolate buttons from Danika.
- Well, anyone who has had chocolate buttons will disagree.
- No one can get close to our award winning house recipes in these organic chocolate buttons.
1.2 Fencing A knob fitted to the point of a foil to make it harmless.
Example sentences
- A second button costs $10 and lets the chime go of to a different sound than the other button - perfect to differentiate your own touch from your opponent's.
- These days, the adherents of the point d'arrêt are few and far between, and non-electric weapons are generally fitted with foil-style buttons.
- Notice the tip is rounded with a button mechanism and wires running down the grooves on the side of the blade.
2A knob on a piece of electrical or electronic equipment that is pressed to operate it.
Example sentences
- She pushed the button and waited in front of one of the shiny gold colored doors.
- He pushed the green button in front of him and the mannequin started to move about the field.
- Push the button on the front edge and lift, the lid flips back and supports slide out, providing a stand for the phone.
lever, handle;
icon, box
2.1An element of a graphical user interface which a user can select to perform a particular action: just search for the app you want and click the 'buy' or 'install' button
More example sentences
- The menu options are well designed, and the simple left/right and select buttons work effectively.
- You advance forward and backward by clicking buttons.
- We're not opposed to touch, but sometimes it would be nice to have forward, back and a home screen button to press.
3chiefly North American A badge bearing a design or slogan and pinned to the clothing.
Example sentences
- You can't see from here, but those badges and buttons sport a plethora of pro-life phrases.
- Most are adorned with slogan buttons, some of which are very old and rare.
- The slogans on our buttons are actually funny, and many of them are about cats.
verb[with object]
1Fasten (clothing) with buttons: he buttoned up his jacket
More example sentences
- I am buttoning my skirt with fingers that are trembling, and my voice seems to be coming from a great distance.
- It was a cold November night in Hawolgok-dong and I buttoned my coat against a bitter wind announcing the onset of winter.
- I think glancing along rows of neatly zipped trousers and tightly buttoned shirts in the tube carriage.
1.1 (button someone into) Fasten the buttons of a garment being worn by (someone): he buttoned himself into the raincoat
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- She lay one across the back of the chair and began buttoning Wilhelm into the other as though he were a doll.
- 'I can't wait,' I sighed dramatically, letting Susie button me into my coat as Meredith clocked out.
- He sits on a desk in the corner of my lounge, waiting for me to push button him into life.
1.2 [no object] (Of a garment) be fastened with buttons: a dress that buttons down the front
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- The dark navy plaid skirt came down a little below mid-thigh and the short sleeve shirt buttoned down the front.
- The plaid skirt seem to come up to her breasts and her shirt buttoned down and was supposed to be tucked into her skirt but she left it out.
- She was wearing a long floral print dress that buttoned all down the front of her.
1.3 (button it) [often in imperative] informal Stop talking.
Example sentences
- Colin Todd has warned his City players to button it.
- Put them in blazers, then tell them to button it.
- If they manage to persuade the likes of White and Laporte to keep it buttoned, it will be one of the miracles of the age.
button one's lip
- informal Stop or refrain from talking.Example sentences
- But they do like and respect him, and I can't imagine them agreeing that as a former Governor General he should button his lip.
- The nation's professional churl had finally been forced to button his lip.
- I'd told her this was payback for keeping me in the dark about the visit of Lorne, Bryan, and Co. on my birthday, and buttoned my lip.
on the button
- informal Punctually: it was nearly visiting hours and she would arrive on the buttonMore example sentences
- On another day trip, we heeded the lure of Cordoba, spirited there by a train that left on the button and arrived on the nail.
- I was pleased when I was there to see everyone get in on time and lessons started right on the button.
- From All Cannings Bridge, I was picked up on the button by a Wigglybus, a pleasing local speciality: it wiggles away from its scheduled route by appointment made on the phone.
- 2.1Exactly right: his prediction was right on the button in terms of actual rainfallMore example sentences
- The Lingard and Neil Law three-quarter partnership is not yet on the button but it was spot-on when the latter put the former in for his second.
- Diva may be an overused word, but it's bang on the button here.
- He would advise property developers on how to get funding and seemed to be quite on the button, quite switched on.
press the button
- informal Initiate an action or train of events, especially nuclear war.Example sentences
- For these two reasons, mobilization was almost equivalent to pressing the button in the age of the nuclear deterrent, or to reaching for the personal deterrent in the age of the cowboy.
- I have the latest volume on my wish list but I rather suspect I'll be pressing the button and buying it myself next pay-day.
- It's that old familiar 'life on hold' stage of the game, when there are no projects under way, everything is waiting to be packed when the solicitor presses the button and in the meantime all we can do is sit quietly, not make a mess, and wait.
push (or press) someone's buttons
- informal Arouse or provoke a reaction in someone: stay cool and don't allow them to push your buttonsMore example sentences
- So he was pushing your buttons, but you were also pushing his buttons.
- Let him tap into your brain, and he will feed off it, and keep right on pushing your buttons.
- Is this woman serious, or just pushing our buttons?
Phrasal verbs
button something up
- Once they do move that rotating structure away, it basically means the shuttle is buttoned up and ready to go, but as Kyra mentioned, NASA certainly keeping an eye on that faulty fuel sensor.
- And just to button this final thought up, what evidence do we have that this is moving voters one way or another?
- That sounds like there's some logic, you can button it up, if it comes down to simply extortion for money.
- Perhaps it is because they are all buttoned up, just quite content to take a six figure salary without making any meaningful contribution, is that what we want?
- Any white person expressing such ideas is obviously a buttoned up racist, ill at ease with the realities of multicultural Britain and its vibrant black youth culture.
- Rivers, for his part, is every bit as self-conscious as Prior, but his sensuality remains buttoned up.
1 informal Complete or conclude something satisfactorily: trying to button up a deal
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2Repress or contain something: it was repressive enough to keep public opinion buttoned up
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- No starched apron-bib is sullied, no long straight gilet is crumpled, no cuff or kirtle torn or buttonless, no bold tricorne hat askew.
- Baggy white pants with patches and a shrunken, buttonless vest was not his idea of a good costume.
- From a design standpoint, these new buttonless elevators in populated metro areas are great.
Middle English: from Old French bouton, of Germanic origin and related to butt1.
Words that rhyme with buttonglutton, Hutton, mutton
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DNS Changer a trojan botnet/virus kicked off around 2007 and has been spreading ever since. It infected computers using malware which modified a computer's DNS entries to point toward its own rogue servers, which then injected its own advertising into web pages. Those ads have made millions for the hacker group that created the trojan malware.
To help combat such a large infection due to DNS Changer, the FBI had of course taken down the botnet, but to help infected computers still be able to aquire ip addresses for sites on the internet they used the ip address the trojan redirected people to and setup a clean DNS server.
This Monday July 9, 2012 those temporary servers are being turned off by the FBI. So any infected computers at that time will not be able to pull up a webpage, access email, or any services online. The way DNS works is we know websites and such by domain names, you type in a domain name your computer contacts a DNS server which acts as a sort of "phone book" and looks up the domain name's IP address and returns the IP back to your computer so it knows how to contact the server you requested. If your computer was infected with the DNS Changer trojan then after Monday you may be connected online but unable to surf the web, check emails, or do anything online.
There are some websites setup to test your system very easily to see if you have been infected.
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The Art History program offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level. We offer a range of courses that can be grouped into themes such as gender, class & society; material culture and object-based analysis; word and image; museums, collecting and cultural policy; and post-colonial analysis. All art history courses emphasize visual literacy and the contextual relevance of the discipline within culture and history. The program maintains close ties with the Agnes Etherington Art Centre on campus, which features innovative exhibitions, programs, and high-quality collections from around the globe. Students may also choose to expand their experience of works of art and architecture through study in our international programs, including the Venice Summer School, University of Vienna graduate exchange, and courses at the Bader International Study Centre in England.
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The M.A. and Ph.D. programs offer advanced training in the study of visual and material culture from the Middles Ages to the present. The Queen's Art History program is strongly committed to mentoring and to the training of graduate students in a variety of interdisciplinary approaches, methodologies, and issues, including the technical examination of art, gender studies, critical theory, cultural representation, and the relationships among art, literature, and science.
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I don't know about you but I love Cocktails. Thanksgiving is one of those days where I love to plan out some good spirits to enjoy throughout the day. Since I've already shared my Thanskgiving Must Haves with you, I wanted to share my cocktail menu!
As always, wake-up time requires some good coffee! I'll probably get out my french press and enjoy some delicious Kona Coffee that I picked up a few weeks ago. Who knows, maybe some Baileys will find its way into my mug? 🙂
Next up…Blood Orange Mimosas. All morning long. Our favorite thing to do is watch the parade while sipping on Mimosas! I just fill the champagne glass up 2/3 of the way with champagne, and top it off with a little bit of freshly squeezed Blood Orange juice. You don't want to dilute the champagne too much, lol. Then I garnish with a slice of a Blood Orange.
This year we will have two featured cocktails, all from the wonderful Sunny Anderson! I've tasted these cocktails at her Sliders Party at the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, and they were out of this world!
Sunny's Brooklyn Iced Tea
- 6 ounces limoncello (recommended: Toschi Italian Lemon Liqueur)
- 3 ounces dark rum
- 3 ounces tequila
- 1 (24-ounce) bottle sweetened iced tea
- Ice
- Lemon slices, to garnish
Pour the limoncello, rum, tequila and tea into a pitcher filled with ice and stir vigorously. Serve in ice filled highball glasses with a straw. Garnish with a lemon slice on the rim.
My tip – I like to freeze some lemon slices and then throw one in – it not only gives it some great flavor, but keeps it cold without watering it down!
Mr. Curly Fry is a HUGE fan of this cocktail. It's his absolute favorite. So I knew I had to make it for Thanksgiving. I enjoy it very much myself. Since this is definitely a One Curly Fry Fave, we always keep these ingredients on hand!
Bourbon Cider Twist
- 3 cups apple cider
- 8 ounces (1 cup) bourbon
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Ice, as needed
Add the apple cider, bourbon, and the lime juice to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice. Serve with a lime wedge.
I had this cocktail at the latest Sliders party and it was delicious! I knew it definitely had to make the cut for the Thanksgiving Cocktails!! I'll probably freeze a few lime wedges for the garnish!