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Complaint Review: APW DISTRIBUTING INC
APW DISTRIBUTING INC6870 N. Fathom Suites F&G Portland, Oregon USA
APW DISTRIBUTING INC APW DISTRIBUTING - ALAN MARTINSON - BUYER BEWARE - evasive with his "extended area surcharge" statement on his site Portland Oregon
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Bogus Complaint
*Consumer Comment: I have had no problem with this company
*Author of original report: I have a print screen pic of his "extended area surcharge
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He responded later on that evening. We had a back and forth conversation surrounding some shipping option
For what ever reason, his thoroughness disappeared, his demeanor seemed to change altogether and he
My email response to Mr Martinson was to please check to ensure that my area doesn't fall under
I'm not in the business of making trouble, but I certainly am in the business of protecting my better interest.
Please get back to me with the answers to my questions and concerns. I have detected some evasiveness coming from
Mr Martinson responded approximately 20 minutes later with, " I need to check with our shipping manager for an answer.'
Sleep at night? Do most people in Oregon go to sleep at 5PM or maybe even 730PM?
Perhaps you should put away that chip on your shoulder and open up your line of communication to inform me
As previously stated, if you don't want to bring business home to bed with you and require a good night's sleep,
In a nutshell, I provided Mr Martinson with an email stating that we can address my concerns and fix the
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#1 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Bogus Complaint
AUTHOR: Alan - ()
SUBMITTED: Friday, January 16, 2015POSTED: Friday, January 16, 2015
I am responding to this unfair complaint regarding Canadian surgcharges.
First off the Complainer has edited the original emails to make him look good.
It was a Sunday afternoon when this customer started asking about a product. I was answering emails from home on our Day off. The customer was inquiring if a product was correct. at the time of him attemting to place the order on line our site indicated that there may be a surcharge to ship to his area and he would be contacted the next business day prior to the order being packed or shipped.
We were not able to give him a cost via email on a sunday and he was told we could do it on monday.
The customer was not interested in waiting until the next business day for his answer and his comments became very agressive and argumentitive at which time i decidide we did not care to have him as a customer
Customer never ordered from our company nor where they misled in any way.
We contend this this is an innacuret complaint by the poster who was in a bad mood for what ever reason and decided to post in a way to make him self look wronged.
We normaly bend over backwords for our customers and often some time with free tech support for customers that did not buy from us. We are a customer service oreintaded comany and care what our customers think.
I'm sorry i responded the way i did but felt like this was a customer that was going to create problems no matter what i said and decided to severe tyes before there were any
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
#2 Consumer Comment
I have had no problem with this company
AUTHOR: Michael Balister - ()
SUBMITTED: Friday, September 12, 2014POSTED: Friday, September 12, 2014
I brought a expensive part & had it shipped next Day Air...
they seems very helpful & yes there were additional Charges for the next day service, but the price of the parts was half of what i could buy the pump for local.
Thus even with the additional $120 for the overnight freight, i saved more than the $329 of the pump.
They were very through in making sure the part i was buyin would fit on my machine... Like i said i saved over $400 bucks from what i could get the same part local even with the extra $120 tacked on there...
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
#3 Author of original report
I have a print screen pic of his "extended area surcharge
AUTHOR: Smiley - ()
SUBMITTED: Sunday, May 26, 2013POSTED: Sunday, May 26, 2013
I simply want to add the statement on his site.
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Russian Albert Demchenko was second, 0.064 seconds behind Moeller, while Italian Dominik Fischnaller was third, pushing Felix Loch into fourth – the first time this season the German has failed to finish on a World Cup podium.
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Issue No.01 - January-June (2010 vol.9)
pp: 9-12
Seon-yeong Park , Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon
Euiseong Seo , Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan
Ji-Yong Shin , Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon
Seungryoul Maeng , KAIST, Daejeon
Joonwon Lee , Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon
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Volume 37, Issue 1, January 1965
Thermal Relaxation in Oxygen with and Admixtures37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909304View Description Hide Description
The Napier (relaxation) frequency of oxygen has been determined as a function of methane and deuterated methane impurity at room temperature and at 100°C, using the pressurized Kundt's tube developed in this laboratory. Methane is three times as effective as hydrogen itself, and is comparable with water vapor in causing shift to higher frequencies. Deuterated methane is about as effective. The shifts are in all cases linear with the (small) concentration, up to 2%.
Exact Inverse‐Separation Series for Multiple Scattering in Two Dimensions37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909310View Description Hide Description
We consider configurations of arbitrary scatterers (s = 1, … ,N) in two dimensions, such that the circles circumscribing the scatterers do not intersect. As shown previously [V. Twersky, in Electromagnetic Waves, R. E. Langer, Ed. (University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1962), pp. 361–389], the solution can be written in terms of the multiple‐scattered scattering amplitudes G s, and the G s are specified by the presumably known farfield isolated scattering amplitudes g s by a set of integral equationsG(g) (which can be converted to algebraic equations involving Hankel functions of the separations bst , etc.). Among other applications, the previous paper gave the complete asymptotic series for G(g) in inverse powers of the b's; this was based essentially on Hankel's asymptotic expansion for the Hankel functions Hn . The present paper derives the analogous convergent representation of G(g) based on the exact representation of Hn in terms of Lommel polynomials. For Nscatterers, we give the multiple‐scattering solution as a series in H 0, H 1, b−n , and the derivatives of g with respect to angles. For two scatterers, we give a closed form in terms of a differential operator.
Axial Vibrations of a Semiinfinite Viscoelastic Rod with External Elastic Constraint37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909293View Description Hide Description
This paper considers the response of a semiinfinite viscoelastic rod subject to an enforced sinusoidal displacement of its end. The rod has external elastic constraint along its length. Above a certain critical frequency, the steady‐state solution consists of damped traveling waves moving away from the forced end. For lower frequencies, however, the wave travels out of the rod toward the forced end. A brief explanation of this interesting phenomenon is given by studying the work done on the rod. The transient analysis is performed, for the rod initially at rest, by applying a Fourier sine transform to the space variable. The resulting integral solution is integrated numerically for a purely viscous rod being forced at a frequency below the critical frequency. This solution shows how the disturbance is initially propagated away from the forced end and subsequently settles down to the steady‐state solution of the wave traveling toward the forced end.
Extension of the Method of Normal Modes to Sound Propagation in an Almost‐Stratified Medium37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909303View Description Hide Description
A theory is presented that permits the extension of the method of normal modes to guided‐wave propagation in a medium with properties varying slowly with horizontal coordinates in addition to varying with the vertical coordinate. The principal assumption is the neglect of coupling between normal modes. It is predicted that different frequencies in different modes follow different horizontal paths. A ray‐tracing method is described for computing these paths. The theory is then applied to the study of the dispersion of waves from an explosive source in shallow water with slowly varying depth.
Attenuation of Plane Waves in Semiinfinite Composite Bar37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909305View Description Hide Description
The attenuation of plane compressive waves in a semiinfinite composite bar is studied. The bar is composed of a main strip and two serrated septa symmetrically bonded to the main strip by viscoelastic material. The one‐dimensional solution gives two complex wavenumbers whose values depend on the complex shear modulus of the viscoelastic material, the frequency, and the relative dimensions. It is shown that maximum attenuation occurs for an optimum value of the loss tangent of the shear modulus. For a typical practical example, this attenuation is about 20 dB in the first three wavelengths for a loss tangent of 0.32.
Green's‐Function Technique in the Dynamics of a Finite Cylindrical Shell37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909306View Description Hide Description
The Reissner linearized equations of motion, including hysteretic‐ and viscous‐damping terms, are adopted in the study of the dynamics of a finite, thin, elastic cylindrical shell of circular cross section. The integral representation of the radial displacement solution is obtained for an arbitrary, time‐dependent pressure field over the shell surface and the associated Green's‐function solution is calculated. In particular, the shell response to a moving shockwave (step‐function discontinuity), impinging upon the shell at an arbitrary angle of incidence, is calculated. In the special case of axial symmetry, two additional waveforms are considered, that of a moving exponentially decaying shock wave and of a ramp/step‐function wave. Typical numerical results are given in the form of displacement‐time curves and the effects of the pressure‐wave parameters (decay and rise time) are examined. The dynamic behavior of a prepressurized shell is also considered. It is shown that the Green's‐function solution remains form‐invariant under the introduction of an internal static pressure P 0; this, in turn, leads to a simple rule for deducing the response to a given external pressure field when P 0≠0 from known solutions corresponding to the case of P 0 = 0.
Relationship of Measured Vibration Data to Specification Criteria37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909307View Description Hide Description
The highlights of a successful vibration‐data measurement program—from sensor selection and evaluation to data processing—are reviewed. Time‐sampled data from missile flights are analyzed and various errors attendant to spectral analysis are considered. Unique methods of data presentation are discussed also. Finally, the respective accuracies of the data analyses are compared, and the impact of these data on design specifications is noted.
Method of Determining Complex Poisson's Ratio and Dilatational Constants, Using Forced Vibration of a Sphere37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909308View Description Hide Description
Following previous investigations on forced‐vibration methods of determining dynamic mechanical properties of viscoelastic materials, this article is proposing a similar technique for determining the complex Poisson's ratio and the complex dilatation constants. Through the study of forced vibration of a free viscoelastic sphere with internal harmonic oscillating source, it is found that the above mentioned properties of the test material are related to the ratio of the vibration amplitude of two measurable points. Thus, when using the criterion of this ratio approaching its maximum, the maximum amplitude ratio, these properties can be expressed in simple relationship with the laboratory‐measurable quantities: namely, the maximum amplitude ratios and their corresponding vibration frequencies. Investigations have been carried out for three sphere sets.
Extensional Vibrations of Thin Rectangular Plates37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909309View Description Hide Description
An approximate one‐dimensional theory is derived for the extensional motion of elastic bars or plates of thin rectangular cross section. The resonant frequencies of extensional vibrations of a thin rectangular plate are obtained for a, range of plate dimensions, and a comparison made with some recent experiments. The theory predicts the frequency plateaus characteristic of the incidence of edge modes, as well as displacements at the edge‐mode frequency that are localized to the corner edges.
Technique for Determining the Frequency Response of Linear Mechanical Systems37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909311View Description Hide Description
A technique for determining the frequency response of linear mechanical systems is presented that lends itself to solution by graphical means or by digital computer. It provides a means for analyzing multimass systems and the various types of damping associated with these systems and, in addition, provides a means for tracing the contributions of the various elements. The technique involves determining the displacement and force transmissibilities of each element of a multimass system as an individual single‐degree‐of‐freedom system. The equations of motion are then written in terms of these individual transmissibilities and the desired response calculated by either graphical or computer methods. Because the response equations are written in terms of transmissibilities and not spring and damping constants, various types of damping can be utilized and even interchanged within a given problem without affecting complexity. In this paper, three types of damping are discussed: viscous, structural, and elastically supported viscous damping. Additional forms can be added by the user as necessary.
Vertical Directionality of Ambient Noise in the Deep Ocean at a Site near Bermuda37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909312View Description Hide Description
The vertical directionality of ambient ocean noise at 2400 f (fathoms) off Bermuda has been determined experimentally, using a novel data‐reduction technique. In agreement with qualitative models, the results indicate that low‐frequency noise arrives primarily from the horizontal while noise of higher frequency is incident from overhead. The measured dependence of observed levels on Beaufort‐scale wind force is also consistent with the presumed sources of the noise. Absolute noise levels are several decibels lower than those measured near the surface.
Scattering Theory for One‐Dimensional Problems37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909313View Description Hide Description
An analytical method is given that allows one to compute for an acoustic wave the reflection and transmission coefficients for a scattering layer such as might be encountered in the ocean where the sound velocity varies in a complicated manner. The technique described is called the method of partial waves since there is some analogy with the corresponding technique for three‐dimensional scattering. The problem of a scattering layer is treated by an integral‐equation method. The first iteration of this integral equation is obtained for a simple case where the exact answer is also known and is shown to give good agreement. This result is compared to the first Born approximation and is shown to be considerably more accurate. The method can also be used in idealized cases where boundary conditions are known. One such simple case is considered and the method developed in this paper is shown to yield the exact answer. The method is a quite general mathematical technique and can be adapted to the analogous problem in optics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetic, and seismic waves.
Mathematical Models for the Prediction of SOFAR Propagation Effects37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909314View Description Hide Description
Various analytical models for the acoustic speed‐versus‐depth profile of the ocean near the sound‐channel axis are examined with a view toward predicting the characteristic features of SOFAR transmission, especially the time dispersion of the multiple SOFAR arrivals. It is found that these features are accounted for only by very specific models. In particular, the one analytically tractable model that leads to the observed results appears to be given by , with 1 <β <2.
Tuning Resonant Sound Radiators to Achieve a Minimum Acoustic Q37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909315View Description Hide Description
Various techniques for tuning sound radiators so as to reduce their dimensions for a specified resonant frequency have been proposed. The effect of these techniques on the acoustic quality factor Q a is analyzed. It is is shown that the curve of Q a versus dimensionless frequency displays minimum if the tuning is achieved by adjusting the compliance while the modal mass is kept constant. For a given mode, this minimum falls within a narrow range of dimensionless frequency, whatever the modal mass. Above this range, Q a can be reduced by increasing the compliance. Below this range, Q a can be decreased by reducing either the mass or the compliance. A vibrator that is more than critically damped can be rendered oscillatory by increasing its stiffness or its compliance.
Experimental Liquid‐Filled Transducer Array for Deep‐Ocean Operation37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909316View Description Hide Description
A small experimental transducer array was designed, constructed, and tested to demonstrate the feasibility of enclosing the elements in a liquid‐filled housing that requires no pressure‐release materials. The transducer consists of four dumbbell‐type lead zirconate titanatetransducer elements that are set in close‐fitting cavities in a high ρc metal block. The entire housing is filled with a silicone fluid and provision is made to maintain the inside pressure equal to the pressure on the outside at all times. Presentation of frequency‐response curves, electrical‐input impedances, and efficiencies demonstrate that the transducercharacteristics are relatively insensitive to ambient pressures up to 1000 psi, the maximum pressure available for test. The transducer is further characterized by high power capability, good efficiency, a low Q, and a high effective electromechanical coupling coefficient.
Normal‐Mode Theory Applied to Short‐Range Propagation in an Underwater Acoustic Surface Duct37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909287View Description Hide Description
This paper presents detailed numerical comparisons between propagation losses as calculated by ray theory and by mode theory. Both theories are based on the bilinear surface‐duct model. In the image‐interference region, the theories give almost identical results, the accuracy of the mode solution being limited at very close ranges by the number of modes treated. As many as 40 modes are considered. Comparison with experimental data at 530 and 1030 cps indicates that the mode theory is definitely superior to ray theory in regions where ray theory predicts shadow zones and caustics. The nature of the mode solution is examined in detail. The manner in which the mode theory produces the image‐interference pattern is controlled by the detailed amplitude and phase characteristics of a large number of modes and is not readily interpreted as the interference between a direct and a surface‐reflected acoustic path.
Correlation Loss in Echo Ranging37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909288View Description Hide Description
In a correlation echo‐ranging system, many features of any correlation loss may be predicted without considering detailed mechanisms. Correlation loss may be due to both a spreading time delay, τ and a spreading in Doppler‐frequency shift φ. First, these effects are considered separately, for one‐way transmission and for two‐way transmission or echo ranging. Generally, the total correlation loss may be regarded as due to a two‐dimensional spreading in the τ‐φ plane. When τ and φ spreading are both significant, the loss for an FM pulse is much less than that for a noise pulse. The excess of the two‐way loss over the one‐way loss may often be about dB for an FM pulse and 3 dB for a noise pulse.
Some Characteristics of 25‐cps Shallow‐Water Ambient Noise37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909289View Description Hide Description
Ambient‐noise measurements in a 1‐octave band centered at 25 cps were made at a shallow‐water location in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, using a velocity‐sensitive transducer.Measurements over one month showed that the predominant factor influencing the ambient‐noise levels was the tidal current. The noise levels reflected the effects of both the lunar and solar tides.
Minimizing Feedback in Sound Systems and Room‐Ring Modes with Passive Networks37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909290View Description Hide Description
A procedure for reducing feedback in soundsystems and controlling room‐ring modes is described. Narrow‐band antiresonant passive filters are introduced in the link circuit(s) (LC) of the amplifier, each LC being tuned to the frequency of the particular mode to be controlled. Depth of notch is regulated by taps on the high‐Qinductor of the filter. Usable system gain before feedback is increased and smoothness of the house curve of SPL versus frequency is improved. Experimental observations in some fifty large rooms with soundsystems indicate that, in highly reverberant rooms such as churches, the number of self‐oscillatory modes and ring modes that interfere with speech intelligibility is limited. If a room‐ring mode has the same frequency as a feedback mode, narrow‐band insertion losses of as much as 30 dB may be required. Otherwise, notch depths of 3–10 dB or so are normal. Observations are reported on the priority order of the modes, effect of microphone position, beating modes, and other phenomena that have been encountered.
Central Periodicity Pitch37(1965); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1909291View Description Hide Description
Perceptual phenomena are reported that are observed when interrupted noise is presented to one ear and either correlated or uncorrelated continuous noise is presented contralaterally. Also described are effects observed when the contralateral stimulus is also interrupted noise. These and related results support the conclusion that there exists a central mechanism for the perception of periodicity pitch and require that existing models of central neutral processes of pitch perception and binaural fusion be modified.


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Reading Country Club
Reading Country Club is a prime example of how a golf course doesn't have to be long to be strong. With its elevation changes, small greens and a creek that meanders through the property… there is plenty to challenge you at this formerly private, now daily fee club.
It is a 90-year old course which gives you that wonderful mature look and feel, and it also carries a ton of history.
You can read more about that here… and take a look around via this course feature Golfshots did a few years ago…
More Course Info:
Type: Daily Fee
Range of Rates: $20 to $55
Architect: Alex Findlay
Par: 70/71
Yardage: 6,162 (Blue), 5,801 (White), 5,232 (Gold), 5,131 (Red)
Rating/Slope: Men: 69.4/128… 67.7/125 … 65.9/119 … Ladies: 70.2/121
Website: Click Here for the Reading CC Website
Pro Shop: 610-779-1626
General: 610-779-1100
Address: 5311 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606


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Superb Craftsman Home in Santa Monica/Venice Beach
|Per night
|$260 - $290
|Per week
|$1,700 - $1,900
OUR BACKYARD: The Retreat has its own terra-cotta patio framed by colorful bougainvillea and our beautifully green and flowering backyard gardens with fountains and fruit trees (a real hit with the hummingbirds!). After a day of sightseeing you can relax on the back patio, pick a few lemons from our tress and make our own 'secret recipe' lemonade for a delicious salute to your day. Or, rustle up dinner on our charcoal barbecue, with all supplies provided. We also offer a laundry cabina in the backyard, with washer and dryer and complementary detergent and softener.
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Our lovely street and neighborhood is far less congested and noisy than properties right on the beach -- and you don't have to spend 20 minutes hunting for a space to park (as you do by the beach) -- WE OFFER FREE RESERVED OFF-STREET PARKING as well asCOMPLIMENTARY BIKES to ride to the ocean or explore the neighborhood. The BUS TO THE BEACH stops right at the corner, just steps from your door.
We are just minutes from Venice and Santa Monica Beaches and the famous Venice Canals, which are directly down our street. Venice Beach is a 20 minute walk, 10 minutes by bike. Cinemas, cares, shopping and freeways all within 5 minutes. The Santa Monica Pier and Promenade is only 9 minutes by car.
James Ulmer
From our lovely 2-bedroom home it's just 5 minutes to the freeways, 6 minutes to the famous Venice Beach and Venice Canals, and 9 minutes to the Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Promenade.
Top-flight restaurants, cinemas, supermarkets, golf course, parks and the Abbott Kinney antique shops are only 4-minutes away.
And if you drive down our cross street (passing a convenient supermarket and Costco shopping center) you'll arrive at the fabulous beaches of Santa Monica and Venice in less time than it takes to stroll around the block.
Other activities: shopping, theatre-going, concerts, boating, parasailing, shelling, wildlife viewing, health/beauty spa, horseback riding,
Golf: The gorgeous Penmar Golf Club is just a half-mile down our street.We are just minutes from Venice and Santa Monica Beaches and the famous Venice Canals, which are directly down our street. Venice Beach is a 20 minute walk, 10 minutes by bike. Cinemas, cares, shopping and freeways all within 5 minutes. The Santa Monica Pier and Promenade is only 9 minutes by car.
Property Rates
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|Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
|Deposits: There is a $500 security deposit required to book the Retreat, fully refundable within 5 days of check-out. Unfortunately we cannot offer any deposit refunds once a booking is made. We strongly suggest clients procure travel insurance before traveling (such as Travel Guard or InsureMyTrip) in order to avoid any cancelation fees.
|Payment Options: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
|Other Fees: Rates are good for up to 4 guests. There is a $25/night charge for each additional guest. We accept Paypal (through which you may also use credit cards), personal or business checks (from U.S. bank accounts only), FOREX wire transfers (for overseas guests), or travelers checks.
Dianne and I would just like to thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home Beethoven's retreat during Dec and January this year. It was everything you said it was and some. Its location and cosy atmosphere made it so welcoming every time we returned there after our day trips.I would certainly want to use it again if and when we return to your fine country.Please do not hesitate to use out name as 100% satisfied customers. By the way our 21 day Caribbean Cruise was absolutely beautiful too.Once again many many thanks for making our American experience fantastic. with regards
My husband, I and our son very recently stayed at this WONDERFUL vacation home. It was even better than we had hoped. Beautiful, very clean, very comfortable and beautifully furnished. Has all the amenities one could think of. Beautiful landscaping and great/relaxing backyard. Very quiet, great location, well maintained, what else can I say? We would stay there again in a heartbeat. James is very personable and readily available. Want a great place to stay? It's all here! We will be recommending this to our family and friends. Thanks again, James.
We found this accommodation to be excellent, great location bus at front door. We actually walked to Venice Beach and Santa Monica from the house - vey enjoyable - lots to see. House is well equipped with everything you need. Lovely peaceful garden/outdoors area. The downstairs area we were in is most suitable for 2 couples and or two friends like ourselves as we had a bedroom each with our own ensuite, very comfortable beds. Bikes are available if you feel like biking it instead of walking around. Grocery store within easy walking distance.
This house is lovely and James is a fantastic host! I stayed in December and it was cold for LA but the garden is beautiful and it would be a treat when the weather is warmer. The house itself is better than the pictures. the location is great for those wanting to experience the Venice/Santa Monica lifestyle. The beds are super comfortable. There is plenty of street parking. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
We came from New Zealand for a friends wedding and booked the house for a week. The house was immaculate, cosy and a home away from home for us for a week. Everything you might need or had forgotten to pack is thought of and provided. James gave a great introduction and was full of helpful details about the neighborhood and surrounds. We had an incident where several suit jackets were accidentally left in a taxi during our stay. For reasons known only to the driver these were left on the doorstep after our departure. Not only did the housekeeper collect them and kept them safe in a wardrobe but James tracked them down packaged them up and mailed them on to us and we now have them back much to our delight. Great host, great house - can't recommend this place enough.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Beethoven's retreat last week! The house is simply charming! Upon arrival (midnight) we found a beautifully decorated and very clean retreat. James had it well lit and a nice bottle of wine waiting for us. We were anxious for the next morning to see the house in daylight with not so tired eyes! We awoke to a beautifully serene area in the back filled with fountains, flowers and lemon/grapefruit trees. We sat out there each night to unwind from the all the sightseeing we did! James has put a lot of time and thought to make Beethoven everything a person could need while away from home. We felt right at home and wished our stay could have been longer! The house is very spacious and the photos reflect exactly what the home looks like. Located on a quiet street except for rush hour when traffic-be careful parking on street during that time. Highly recommend the retreat! You won't be disappointed! Unfortunately we were not able to meet James in person but he was available to answer all questions we had by phone. We did meet and speak with the gardner who has done a beautiful job with all the flowers and landscaping around the home. He happened to stop by and water/mow while we were there. Thank you James for having such a wonderful retreat to share with us! Loved it!
We had a wonderful time at this location. James met us when we arrived and was very helpful with his knowledge of the house, and the location. Walking to shopping and easy access to Venice and Santa Monica - Highly recommend this property.
We couldn't have been happier with this place. It looks just like the photos only better. Not only is it very atrattractive and nicely decorated, but it is very clean, it is fully stocked with nice dishes, pans, etc.but then there is the back yard. it is such a wonderful spot. You sit out there and are surrounded with fountains and a lemon tree, an orange tree, flowers galore, humming birds, and it is so beautiful. And yet you are 1 1/2 blocks from a busy street Also James was very pleasent and helpful, fun to talk to. We are very happy we chose this place and will, for sure choose it again.
We all LOVED LOVED LOVED this house! It is a beautiful place and everyone loved staying there. We rode the available bikes to the beach. We really enjoyed having the bikes - a very big plus! We also used the air matress, which was another nice feature. It was truly a retreat amidst the hustle bustle of the city. The back yard with fruit trees and fountains was so relaxing. EVERYTHING about your place was wonderful. I am sure that if we come to CA again, you will be hearing from us to rent again. And I would recommend your home to others! YOU have also been a pleasure to deal with - you answered phone calls and emails in a very timely manner. It was also so very easy to make the payment - and your refund was very quick. So thank you for all of that too!
Traveled with my teenage son and his friend for a SoCal vacation. This home is stunning. From the architecture to the landscaping. Well maintained, spacious, beautifully decorated. Comfortable and equipped with all the conveniences of home. Obvious pride of ownership. James is kind and accommodating.Not intrusive but available if needed. Thank you for the bottle of wine! Two private bedrooms. Two bathrooms. The master suite is lovely with an on suite bath. Very comfortable bed. My favorite spot is the private backyard with the flowers, fountains, and the night time ambiance. The private driveway is a plus! Three beach bikes were perfect! Teenagers were able to ride to Santa Monica Pier and Venice boardwalk without worries. Short drive to the ocean, walking distance to restaurants and the grocery store. It was my home away from home. Can't return soon enough. Highly recommend this property.
Upon arrival, the owner gave myself and roommate a tour of the home! This beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom gave us the individual privacy and comfort we needed. Extremely clean, well equipped, and quiet, this was the perfect sanctuary for rest, relaxation and a home away from home. The beautiful garden in the back yard has fountains, an Orange and Lemon tree. Bicycles were made available to us and it was a short distance to Venice Beach Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. I totally love this home and all of its trimmings.
I am completely in love with this property! Quite neighborhood, centrally located to the shops, beach, West LA, and all the fantastic excursions that make the LA area a perfect place to work and play. The home owner was extremely gracious, the property was beautifully maintained. Bicycles were made available for us as well. Everything we needed was within a short walking distance and we loved it. Perfect for couples and families! Without a doubt the best rental property and management I have come across in year!
As i was browsing through the comments made by previous tenants stayed at this place, i was amazed to read so many positive comments.....then, no hesitation, we made up our mind to rent this house from 23rd Jan 2013 for 12 nights till 4th Feb, 2013. As we entered the house, all promises delivered and we felt so cozy and welcoming. We have every thing we needed even cooking facilities (even most spices) are all there. In additional, a lovely garden with a lemon and orange tree added more fun to our stay. Then, we met the owner, who happened to be there for some repair maintainance and he's such an adorable friendly guy. Told him the toaster a bit faulty and he changed a new one within few hours! Next is some minor repairs (Small work) and owner was so apologetic and so generous and compensated us in other ways just to make sure we are not upset. Location is superb......almost in the central where you almost can get to anywhere in Santa Monica or downtown. We enjoyed the 12 nights stay at this wonderful house and all six of us had not even a single complaint against the owner and really thankful for his generousity. My husband and i decided if we ever go back to Santa Monica again, we definitely will be staying at this nice home and if anyone ask us, to reccomend this place, our answer absolutely 'YES', and value for money. Trust us.....NO REGRETS!
This condo was the perfect place for our girls get-a-way. We were looking for a place to relax that was centrally located and in a nice area. This Beethoven condo was all of that and more. The furniture and decor is clean, neat, and welcoming. The neighborhood is a nice location just minutes from the beach, restaurants, and a grocery store. While we ate out more than we should have, the kitchen was plenty big and well equipped for cooking your own meals. We look forward to returning for another vacation.
I recently rented this house with my sister and my daughter, while my brother and his wife rented the Cottage behind it. We were visiting for my nephew's wedding and brother's birthday. It was our home away from home and a gathering place for the family. Such a welcome surprise to have a bottle of wine awaiting me from my long trip from Florida, and James was right there to welcome me and take care of any needs or questions that I had. Would definitely stay there again if my travel plans included L.A..
Beautiful, CLEAN house with lots of natural light and a serene back yard. 2 full baths, nice kitchen, comfotable couches. James was a perfect host - available if needed but by no means overbearing. The house is a 2mi walk or short cab/bus from the beach. Close enough to dive into the quirkiness of the Venice boardwalk, but far enough removed that you can find some peace and quiet if desired. Also about 1 mile from Abbot Kinney Street - in my opinion the coolest street in LA. Great restaurants, bars, and shopping. Check out "GTA." Breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Nothing but good things to say. A great find.
This is the second time I have stayed at Beethoven's Retreat -- and I plan to come again next year. I truly value James' hospitality and helpful advice, and he's added more lovely touches to the home -- we enjoyed the new Italian fountain and all the flowering plants in the backyard that make it quite popular with the hummingbirds! Once again we enjoyed restful sleeps, great meals in the spacious kitchen and managed to make time for some strolls down nearby Abbott Kinney. Beethoven Street is in a lovely Santa Monica neighborhood and very convenient to all freeways and cafes. Thank you James for providing us with a terrific home away from home.
Normally we stay in hotels -- this was our first vacation rental experience and we were certainly happy we 'took the plunge' and discovered this gem. The place is very homey and the house, though in a popular area, is very quiet and comfortable (we needed this after a 11-hour flight from England!). Woke up to the peaceful sounds of the Italian fountain in the back yard and were able to thoroughly enjoy our family gathering under the lemon tree our first afternoon. The Pacific Ocean is just a few minutes by car down the street but we took the bus on the corner so we didn't have to hunt for beach parking (we recommend this). The owner, James, was always helpful with suggestions and is as friendly as they come. After staying at Beethoven's Retreat, will will definitely come back here again on our next trip to the West Coast. Many thanks, James! Ben and Marci G., Birmingham, England


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EnerNOC, Inc. , a leading provider of energy management applications and services for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, today announced that the Eastern Shore of Maryland Educational Consortium (ESMEC) Energy Trust has achieved net savings of approximately $10 million through EnerNOC's electricity procurement services program, SupplySMART(TM). In addition, several ESMEC sites use EnerNOC's DemandSMART(TM) and EfficiencySMART(TM) applications to participate in demand response programs and manage their energy efficiency initiatives. This comprehensive approach to energy management has enabled the Trust to pay for public services projects with funding previously spent on electricity.
"We are very pleased to have reached this energy savings milestone, and EnerNOC has been a strong partner in the process," said Allan Gorsuch, Trust Manager, ESMEC Energy Trust. "The EnerNOC team has given us the purchasing strategies and access to advanced energy management solutions that have saved our members millions of dollars on electricity."
The ESMEC Energy Trust consists of 28 institutional members, including nine school systems, three community colleges, seven county governments, and seven towns. Through its SupplySMART solution and advisory services, EnerNOC designs competitive supply purchasing agreements that take into account the Trust's priorities on cost reduction and long-term price visibility. In addition, several Trust members participate in demand response to receive additional payments for reducing energy usage through DemandSMART, and others also capture continuous energy savings using EnerNOC's EfficiencySMART energy efficiency applications.
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The land of Tencendor is no more.
But not everyone is dead.
Many Icarii survive in the courts abroad, while StarDrifter SunSoar, father to Axis, lives within the corrupt Palace of the First in Coroleas. Not even the Star Dance is as dead as the Icarii Enchanters had believed, for a strange race living in the frozen northern wastes can still hear, and use, the music of the heavens.
Other ghosts from the past wait in the shadows. The Skraelings once again gather in the north. Far across the Widowmaker Sea a pyramid broods and plots revenge on those who had once thought to destroy it. To the east, at the edge of the world, an ancient serpent god uncoils, sending an unwilling woman to be the bride of the enigmatic Lord of Elcho Falling.
As men, Icarii, ice wraiths and ancient gods gather for war, a legend rises from the dead -- Axis SunSoar, come to regain his heritage and the Star Dance, and to battle new dangers across a vast, mysterious land.
Series: Darkglass Mountain
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 769
Published: 1st April 2008
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 18.0 x 11.1 x 4.8
Weight (kg): 0.4


text: On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 08:09:50AM -0400, Tom Georgoulias wrote: > On 05/05/2010 07:23 AM, Daniel P. Berrange wrote: > >DV suggested that we document some libvirt setups using shared storage. I'm > >not a fan of NFS, so I wrote some blog posts on how to use iSCSI in the > >context of libvirt + KVM. > > Thank you for creating and sharing these. > > > http://berrange.com/posts/2010/05/05/provisioning-kvm-virtual-machines-on-iscsi-the-hard-way-part-2-of-2/ > > I have a question about this example, specifically the shareable > permission option and tag: (perm=sh, <shareable/>) > > What does that do, exactly? Is it simply the required r/w option to > prevent corruption of VMs when using shared storage, or is it needed > only if the disk will be actively by more than one VM? (That 2nd idea > doesn't seem quite right to me, I would expect to have to use some kind > of locking technology to prevent it two or more VMs trying to write to > the same disk at the same time). The <shareable/> flag tells libvirt that the disk will be *concurrently* accessed by multiple VMs. This means that the hypervisor will not try to take an exclusive lock on the disk, that all I/O caching is disabled, and any SELinux labelling allows use by all VMs. NB: if you are marking a disk as <sharable/> you need to know what you are doing in the guest OS. You would typically use a cluster filesystem on the disk like GFS or OCFS. Attempts to use a normal FS like ext3 from multiple VMs at once is not healthy for your data :-) Daniel -- |: Red Hat, Engineering, London -o- http://people.redhat.com/berrange/ :| |: http://libvirt.org -o- http://virt-manager.org -o- http://deltacloud.org :| |: http://autobuild.org -o- http://search.cpan.org/~danberr/ :| |: GnuPG: 7D3B9505 -o- F3C9 553F A1DA 4AC2 5648 23C1 B3DF F742 7D3B 9505 :|


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The Salvation Army Thursday announced its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Red Kettle Campaign, will begin Friday.
Bell ringers will be at shopping locations all over town.
The agency uses the money donated for charitable programs at Christmas and throughout the year.
"There are so many children and families who are having a harder time this year than last year," said Maj. Steve Welch. "There are always people in need. This year there seems to be more new faces that we're seeing because of the economy. And so we want to try to make sure everyone gets a somewhat decent Christmas in the way of food and toys."
Welch says it takes everybody helping to accomplish that.
The Salvation Army asks that you "adopt" kids on the Angel Tree, and then supply clothing, shoes and toys they have listed. The deadline for turning in those gifts is Dec. 19, so the Salvation Army has time to distribute them to families.


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The Hollywood Star News
Serving North and Northeast Portland Neighborhoods.
Published monthly. Locally. In Northeast Portland. Where you live.
Mailing Address
2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. PMB 142
Portland, OR 97213
Office Address
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Portland, OR 97213
Phone 503-282-9392
Mary DeHart Publisher
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Phill Colombo
Community Development Reporter
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Graphic Designer
Ted Perkins and Mary Ann Seeger
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© 2014 Star Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Hey my name is Nick Yandell and I'm involved with the Cascadia Composers and I would like inquire about how to get an event posted on this website. The event I'm looking to get posted is a concert of original classical compositions entitled:
BLACKOUT: A Concert in the Dark!
Friday, January, 24th 2014 at 7:30 P.M.
Temple Baptist Church
1319 NE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Tickets – $10.00 suggested donation or $5.00 for students
BLACKOUT, a concert inspired by the sounds and moods of the darkness! Listen, in little or no light, and be enveloped from all around the hall by acoustic and electronic soundscapes of the 21st Century. Music for: Flute, clarinet, viola, cello, piano, organ, bass voice, soprano voice, tape and electronics, and a dancer.
Anyway, thanks for the information, for your time, and for promoting Portland culture! Much appreciated,
Nick Yandell


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Oregon Sings Private Equity's Praises
Private equity practitioners have seen at least one ally come out publicly in support of the industry.
Oregon Investment Council, which is an investor in funds managed by such firms as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Oaktree Capital Management and TPG Capital, wrote over the weekend that private equity has been the top performer in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, which the council manages, since 1981.
In a guest column posted Saturday on OregonLive.com, Ted Wheeler, Oregon's treasurer, and Keith Larson, the chairman of Oregon Investment Council, wrote that private equity has generated a time-weighted annual return of 11.35% over the past decade, compared with a 4.71% performance by the S&P 500 for the same period.
The officials said that if Oregon had not invested in private equity over the past decade and instead put the money in the stock market, it would have had $4 billion less in earnings, or $400 million less every year –"the equivalent of 4,000 teachers per year," they wrote. "We are unanimous in our belief that the trade-offs of private equity are worth it for Oregon and are key to the sustainability of PERS."


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Come on over... I've got the coffee on.
31 May 2009
There are still 178 of you that haven't made the move!
Come on over... I've got the coffee on.
20 March 2009
I decided to write another post because a few people thought I fell off the planet.
Come on over... I've got the coffee on.
03 February 2009
This is my last post on ninabucciarelli.blogspot.com {a tiny tear} but the new site has so much to offer to all of us!! I've turned the comments off and my profile has a new address!!
As of today {02.03.09} please visit us at...
Giveaways & Contests All Week Long... Can't wait to see you over there!! Please update your Blog Rolls & Subscription Lists... http://www.accordingtonina.com/! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your help on this project!!
02 February 2009
IT'S TIME!!!! No false alarm...
I'm so excited - I hope you love the new site!! Thank you for ALL of your help... I couldn't have done it without you! *I tried to video tape a personal message for you... but no such luck. I guess, I've used up all of my technical luck on the new site ;-)
30 January 2009
While I'm updating... Please head over to my BF Mandy's page and enter her giveaway... It's for 20 personalized flats cards & she is also including the File on CD so that you can print more in the future!!! YAY!!
28 January 2009
27 January 2009
target tuesday
Are you staying warm?
what's in my inbox today?
I will keep you posted and you will be the first to know when the site is ready for show time!! It's sure to be SUPER exciting. LOTS of Giveaways and Contests to KICK IT OFF right. I've been stocking up on items since before Christmas for this party!!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1. Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents sent me a message. J is officially my Web Guru... he also knows a thing or two about financial planning, stocks etc. ;-) You should check out this blog and you should also forward his link to all of friends too - male & female! Who couldn't use a little help in the financial department these days?
2. Shop Intuition sent out their Valentine's Day Gift Guide
3. Calista Cove's Daily Deal
4. Daily Candy x 2
5. Neiman Marcus Fashion Craving #3 (I love these by the way!)
6. Southwest Sale (of course)
7. Katie (nice to meet you, Katie) left me a comment on the "My Aunt Rocks" onesie. She bought one for her niece!
8. Today's SaleMail - a highlight. If you do not have a Shop It To Me account send me an email and send you an invite!! It's a MUST!
9. Blue-Eyed Bride, Kelly and LyndsAU all left me comments as well. Love ya Girls!
10. Coach - New Spring Shoes
Back to Baby Shower Prep... Full Report later today!!
Happy Tuesday, Readers!
p.s. Kiks just turned on the MAMMA MIA! soundtrack on the house intercom... Oh Boy, here we go!
26 January 2009
do i rock or what?
This is mos def a MCO (must check out) store on Etsy and don't forget to check in with Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls for lots of fun giveaways!!
{Update} Blue-Eyed Bride just commented that her Little Baby won't have any REAL Aunts. Her comment prompted me to tell you that I'm the Oldest Child in my family and I am not married, therefore I'm not a REAL Aunt!
Parker is Mandy's (one of my BFs) son. Parker's Mommy & Daddy are both only children which allows me to be Auntie N.
Logan is my cousin's son so at least we are actually related! But Logan's Gigi (Grandma) has been "Aunt Sherry" to me my whole life even though she is really my cousin. So there was no question that I would be "Aunt Nin" and I'm pretty sure Log thinks I Rock since every time we "hang out" I take him for breadsticks (his Fave). He even forgave me for taking him to the Olive Garden where the breaksticks had "boogers" (aka Garlic) on them!!
Blue-Eyed Bride, don't forget Little Baby has MM & I too!!
ideas for valentine's day
Orchid Pink Revas for V-day.
Have you tried Zella active wear? So comfy and it's Pink! This one is called the "She Girl" Jacket and it can be purchased at Nordstrom.
If your Sweetheart is in the market for a new Mac Book Pro... the brand new 17" Eco-Friendly model is on pre-sale now!! Isn't it SO pretty?
You can pre-sale at a great price through Amazon - link below.
just a little note from me to you
Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter.
Some of their houses will be bigger.
Some will drive a better car.
Their children will do better in school.
And their husband will fix more things around the house.
So let it go, and love you and your circumstances
Think about it!
The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart.
The most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children.
The richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes but might be lonely.
And the word says, 'If I have not Love, I am nothing.' So, again, love you.
Love who you are.
Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say, 'I am too Blessed to be Stressed and too Anointed, to be Disappointed!'
'Winners make things happen -- Losers let things happen.'
'To the world you might be one person, to me you are special!
Encourage other women to love themselves too! It's astounding what you can accomplish just by loving yourself!!!
I hope you enjoy this 26th of January to the fullest. I have a lot of fun stuff in store for you this week... Hold on tight, it's going to be a wild ride! ;-)
{Update} Attn: Mamas or Mamas-to-be (or Crazy Aunties) - Check out this giveaway over at Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls. It's a product I've discussed before!!!
24 January 2009
this is what i've been up to...
This is the bathroom inside the bedroom. We found these canvases on clearance at Hobby Lobby - don't they look great? We are going to use a few different shades of green in the bathroom... work in progress ;-)
This is where the magic happens... My Workspace!
23 January 2009
{3-days only} shopping party!
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The Calista Cove boutique is beyond cute and the quality of the products are second-to-none!
ORDER FAST!!!!!!!! I already lost out on this headband I've been wanting forever... So, I'm thinking I should purchase this blue headband to wear to Kelly's "Please Wear Blue" Shower next weekend... What do you think?
Also, while you're over in the Cove... I would be forever grateful if you stopped by Jennifer's blog and cast a vote for me to win the Preppiest Staple Style Item Contest with my Burberry Nova Check Headband (you can click the image below and it will take you right to the contest)!!! Thank you so very much!
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{update} st. tropez self-tanner
*I realized this morning that the link I posted yesterday was for 4oz. which is a problem since Amazon is offering 8oz for $22.50. And, I've always paid right around $25.00 for 8oz. {I hope you can forgive me... I didn't even know they made it in 4oz.} If you ordered from the link I gave you yesterday, cancel the order!
Be careful though, if you search "st. tropez" in Amazon there are a few listings that will come up that look like it is the product for $13.xx - I don't trust them!
22 January 2009
ending the day on a high note...
While I was at the Rose's, Mandy read me the most recent update on Baby Harper... please head over to Kelly's Korner to read the latest update! I'm going to bed with a BIG smile on my face because of the wonderful news Kelly shared with us today.
Please continue to pray for Baby Harper and her family!
Good Night, Readers. Sweet Dreams.


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quote: Obama can't rely on gas prices to push his agenda because he knows that as soon as a Republican administration is voted in, gas prices will start to go down.
quote: Gas prices are affected by DEMAND, and no president of the US can prevent the demand from China, India, and other developing Southeast Asian countries from rising..
quote: That same demand existed when Bush was in office, you know, when gas was $1.85 when he left office?
quote: You INCREASE supply.
quote: It takes a very long time to increase the supply to a point that it'll make a significant difference, certainly not during a 4-year presidential term.
quote: You can't twist every fact and situation to work for your statements. I mean, you CAN, but it's just not credible when you do it.
quote: Since the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, prices of crude oil have climbed steadily. It was only in the midst of the recession (when Bush left office) that prices dropped. It had little to do with his policies by that point and more to do with the fact that oil consumption, by all accounts, dropped.
quote: Doesn't it suck when the facts get in the way of your shitty argument?
quote: Doesn't it suck when the facts get in the way of your shitty argument?
quote: 20091459.79 Billion Deficit2010 1312.37 Billion Deficit2011 1299 Billion Dollar Deficit
quote: If you think that we can open our spouts all of the sudden and have an effect on the global market, sorry. We can't.
quote: I'll continue to disagree with you no matter how much name calling you do.
quote: We only lease the land to oil companies who have absolutely no interest in prices going down...
quote: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....what a load of BS.Gas prices are affected by DEMAND, and no president of the US can prevent the demand from China, India, and other developing Southeast Asian countries from rising...unless there is another big financial meltdown like what happened in 2008 of course. If there's going to be a strong economy, that will mean higher demand and higher prices, and it'll balance out at some point. You're deluded if it has anything to do with who gets elected as president.
quote: Democratic policies tend to make everything more expensive without adding any value to that which is costing us money - they're all about appealing to idiots, much like Apple.
quote: Ding! Pretty much hit the nail on the head. Obama is going around telling everyone how he has increased domestic oil production and selling it as though we directly benefit. The fact is, its all getting exported. At home, demand for domestic oil is actually down so nothing about Obama's narrative makes any sense. If demand is down, and production is up, you'd expect to see lower prices.
quote: Just like all these abortion legislations that Republicans are pushing all over the country? Exactly what added benefit or security do they provide? How did Bush's ban on stem cell research benefit the country?
quote: The supply will increase from drilling, pipelines will be run, which will also cause OPEC to lower crude prices from fear of competition (like they always do); and everyone will forget about EV's and other nonsense.
quote: Forcing all tax payers to subsidize EV's is criminal. Allowing the oil cartel to rape consumers at the pump to push gullible consumers into buying an EV - is criminal. Mandating mpg figures that can not be reached by gas powered engines in an effort to stimulate EV sales - is criminal.
quote: Actually forcing taxpayers to subsidize wars (where people actually die) is criminal.
quote: Letting past white collar crimes off the hook (wall street destruction of the economy) is borderline criminal.
quote: Forcing taxpayers to subsidize the oil industry is rather immoral
quote: Contrary to what some in politics and the media have said, the oil and natural gas industry currently enjoys no unique tax credits or deductions. Since its inception, the US tax code has allowed corporate tax payers the ability to recover costs and to be taxed only on net income. These cost recovery mechanisms, also known in policy circles as "tax expenditures", should in no way be confused with "subsidies", i.e., direct government spending.
quote: Citizens tax dollars being used to fund the military has been in place since the dawn of taxes. I think its fair to say, ALL citizens have no problem with this.
quote: You mean, those white collar workers that were doing what they were told do as mandated by the Democratic Controlled Senate and President (Clinton & CRA, Barney Frank and Fannie, etc...).
quote: Oil companies aren't subsidized. They're given tax breaks.
quote: Put the huffingtonpost down!
quote: Put the huffingtonpost down!
quote: I think its fair to say, ALL citizens have no problem with this.
quote: Where in the constitution does it say that the government gets to play venture capitalist?


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Purpose: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency acquired White Lake Refuge in 1991. In 1992, Ducks Unlimited completed construction of Phase I, which involved terrace levees, water control structures, and a well that will flood 245 acres of moist-soil habitat. Phase II will create similar habitat on an additional 370 acres. Management of the entire site presently consists of a combination of moist-soil plants and flooding of agricultural crops. The area is managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to provide quality wintering habitat for waterfowl.
Location: The project is located on White Lake Refuge in Dyer County approximately 12 miles west of Dyersburg, TN.
Acres Impacted: Phase I – 245 acres, Phase II – 370 acres
Habitat Types: Moist-Soil Wetlands
Emergent Wetlands
Partners: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
North American Wetlands Conservation Council
Timeline: Phase I was completed in November 1992
Phase II was completed in October 1993
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Cooking with Lemons
When cooking with lemons, remember to use non-reactive cookware. Grate the peel for zest before juicing, as it is easier to zest a whole fruit.
When juicing a lemon, roll it under your palm on the countertop first. You will get more juice.
For a new taste, try Meyer lemons. A sweeter hybrid, they originated in China, possibly as a cross between mandarins and lemons. They have a complex flavor with a hint of lime. You can use them in any recipe that calls for lemons, although they are not a good choice for lemon zest since their skin does not contain enough of the aromatic oils. Easy to find these days as a result of their increasing popularity, Meyers are now cultivated in California, Texas, and Florida. Look for them at the market—they are rounder and smaller than the more familiar varieties and have a thinner skin.
Like salt, the flavor of lemon enhances other flavors. It marries with the flavors of fruits, liquor, herbs, spices, meats, fish, poultry, and pastry, adding contrast and balance. There are many ways to use lemons in your cooking. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on your fish as it grills. Add lemon slices to your chicken as it roasts. Try your hand at making lemon vinaigrette for a picnic salad. Or maybe create a marvelous lemon dessert.
Lemon Chocolate Cheesecake
Serves 6 to 8
1 package shortbread cookies
3 tablespoons melted butter
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Coat the inside of a medium springform pan with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Chop the cookies in a food processor with a metal blade, pulsing until they are crumbs. Combine the crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the crumbs stick together. Press the mixture into the sides and bottom of the springform pan. Store in the freezer until needed.
24 ounces cream cheese
2 cups granulated sugar
3 teaspoons minced lemon zest
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
½ cup fresh lemon juice
Mix together the cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest. Beat on low for 3 minutes. Add the flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix on medium for 2 minutes. Keep the sides scraped down.
Add 2 eggs and mix on low for 2 minutes, then add the remaining 4 eggs and mix on medium for 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and beat on low for 1 minute. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, and place the springform pan on a baking sheet on the center shelf of the pre-heated oven. Bake for one hour, then reduce heat to 225 degrees and cook for another hour. Finally, reduce heat to 200 degrees and cook for another hour or until the temperature is 175 degrees in the center of the cheesecake. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 1 hour.
Refrigerate for 8 hours in springform pan.
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
1 quarter (4 ounces) sweet butter
1 cup heavy cream
12 ounces chocolate chips
Heat the butter & cream together until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips, let soak for 1 minute and then stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate starts to melt. Finish with a whisk and beat until the chocolate is nice and smooth and shiny.
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with the chocolate mixture. Refrigerate to firm the chocolate topping. To serve, cut into triangles and serve with a fruit garnish.
Recipes courtesy of Judith McQueen, Judith McQueen Entertaining.
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With the market these days if you own anything but real estate you own a popcorn fart.
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You're tiredBoringYou're
soreBoringYou worked all dayBoring-
Watching the quotes flit by on my Bloomberg last Wednesday
regarding the FOMC meeting, I must admit to being quite bored. This was a very
unusual and unsettling feeling as I typically enjoy market events — whether good
or bad. Since high school, I've always known I wanted to work in the investments
field, especially during volatile times.
But these are not volatile times.
Reading the newspapers, there seems to be all kinds of reasons
for people to place wild, outlandish bets - the stuff that creates
Sampling a snapshot of headlines on a major paper's Web site
recently, I saw headlines that imply major events such as:
Uncertainty should create diametrically opposing views. In
markets with a single clearing price, this means there should always be a trade
and the swings of sentiment from one view to the other should lead to volatile
price movements.
But such is not the case today.
In the bond market, we've seen the 2-year Treasury note fall
from 1.13 percent to today's paltry 0.37 percent over the last 18 months. Though
this is quite a swing in yields, looking forward, it's difficult to imagine many
disparate views. As rates get lower, markets get quieter because everyone knows
they eventually will have to go up.
This forces market participants to just one side of the trade
and today that trade is to hold cash. Some might blame today's inactivity on the
"dog days of summer," but I prefer action more akin to Al Pacino's Dog Day
So what are investors to do?
After being "holed up" waiting for better entry points into the
market, bond investors are feeling frustrated and concerned. The source of the
frustration is somewhat obvious: low yields mean low returns and low returns
mean unhappy constituents. It doesn't really matter whether you are beating your
benchmarks or not. Psychologically, achieving returns well south of 1 percent is
very difficult to get used to.
On the other hand, bond investors are not simply bond
investors. They are stewards of cash with the responsibility to ensure that cash
is available for its planned use.
In today's markets with yield differentials sometimes measuring
just 10 or less basis points, it can be better to remain on the sidelines. If
the market is only offering boring, you have to buy boring.
But for those investors whose cash balances allow them to
invest out to 1 year or more, the positively shaped yield curve does offer an
opportunity to add some yield.
And with the tone and content of last week's Fed meeting
implying the Fed will remain on hold into the future, you are likely to be happy
to add that yield for quite some time.
*- "Volatility" in this context can be defined as simple
price fluctuation. But the reality of how prices occur adds a nuance to this
definition. That is, when the difference between where buyers and sellers value
a security widens, price fluctuations increase. If two participants believe a
security is worth 100 cents and 90 cents respectively, the actual price will be
somewhere in between, but it will fluctuate congruent with how much capital is
being put to work by these participants at different times. When there is great
fluctuation in capital flows, prices can swing drastically.
In today's bond market, with yields so near their absolute
lower bound of zero, it is impossible for this situation to occur. Hence,
realized volatility declines and markets get "boring."
Only large capital flows betting on higher interest
rates can actually push rates higher. While we all know that's the only
direction rates can go, very few are betting it will happen any time soon and
Bernanke did not give anyone reason to change this opinion last week.
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We are looking forward to presenting two productions at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Appointment with The Wicker Man returns after a successful Scottish tour earlier this year, with Greg Hemphill and all the original cast, as does Molly Taylor's, Love Letters to the Public Transport System, following Scottish tour dates and an acclaimed run as a work in progress in 2011. Both productions are being presented at the refurbished Assembly Rooms on George Street.
Since the National Theatre of Scotland's launch in 2006, the Company has presented six productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Black Watch (2006); Venus As A Boy (2007); Architecting (2008); Beautiful Burnout (2010) and The Wheel and The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart last year. All winners of either a Herald Angel or a Scotsman Fringe First.
Appointment with The Wicker Man
Written by Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary and directed by Vicky Featherstone
Having played to packed out houses throughout Scotland in February and March 2012, the Loch Parry Players return to wreak am dram havoc on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Co-written by and starring one of Scotland's most popular performers, Greg Hemphill (Chewin' the Fat ) as Lord Summerisle; with Sean Biggerstaff (Harry Potter) as the TV Cop, and featuring a top line-up of Scottish comic talent, Appointment with the Wicker Man, is a new musical adaptation and an affectionate spoof homage to Robin Hardy's cult film classic. A little more Glee than Christopher Lee, the show takes audiences on a bawdy and hugely entertaining romp through the strange goings on in a small Scottish village, to the show's incendiary finale.
Donald McLeary and Greg Hemphill have been collaborating together on various film and television projects since 2007. Their feature film project, The Sea Hag of the Western Isles, is currently in development; produced by Andrew Eaton, directed by Matt Lipsey with Robbie Coltrane and Peter Mullan attached to star. They are also developing a feature with Ecosse Films entitled Call Me Bill. Their BBC comedy Blue Haven is scheduled to shoot in April 2012 with Brown Eyed Boy/ Kudos, with Greg and Donald in central roles. Donald writes and performs in Radio 4 comedy Fags, Mags and Bags (Best Comedy – Writers Guild Award), currently in its fifth season. He can also be seen every morning on CBeebies as Mickey John in Me Too!
Vicky Featherstone is Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland. She has directed many award-winning productions at the Edinburgh Festival including The Wheel by Zinnie Harris, 365 by David Harrower, The Drowned World by Gary Owen, Splendour by Abi Morgan and Crave by Sarah Kane.
Appointment With the Wicker Man is at Music Hall, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, 1 -26 Aug. Find out more about the production and book tickets via www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
Appointment with The Wickerman is supported by Bank of Scotland Pioneering Partnership
Love Letters to the Public Transport System
Written and performed by Molly Taylor
Part of the Made in Scotland Showcase 2012
After debuting as a work-in-progress in 2011 and receiving rave reviews, Molly Taylor's Love Letters to the Public Transport System returns to celebrate three extraordinary life -changing journeys.
Based on Molly Taylor's quest to find the people who have the invaluable but often thankless task of working in the public transport industry, this one woman show explores the ordinary and extraordinary journeys we make every day, and finally thanks the people who make them possible.
"in telling her sweet and ravishing stories Taylor….offers a memorable portrait of Britain, rich in diversity, strewn with remarkable cities, and still underpinned by public services without which the fabric of our lives would simply collapse." The Scotsman ****
"this fragile and utterly beautiful piece of work reminds us of the reason we're alive" The Herald *****
Molly Taylor is an experienced performer and fledgling writer. A theatre studies graduate of Glasgow University, her theatre credits include Fringe First Winner The Caravan, documentary theatre piece Counted, understudy Rita in the Educating Rita (West End) and the Menier Chocolate Factory's Accomplice. In 2008 she was part of the National Theatre of Scotland's Associate programme, based in the Learn Department, and it was during this time that she was given her first opportunity to develop a new way of working; to write and perform her own material.
Her experience as a performer in documentary and verbatim theatre led to an appetite for finding real stories from real people. As part of the National Theatre of Scotland's Associate Programme she researched her first piece, A la Carte, a one-woman show about the nature of our dining experiences: the final piece was site specific, staged as a dinner party with the audience cast as 'guests'. Molly also took part in the Bank of Scotland Emerge Programme which supports and nurtures promising theatre-makers.
Love Letters to the Public Transport System is at Studio Once, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, 3 -26 Aug. Find out more about the production and book tickets via www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
Born to Run
The National Theatre of Scotland often supports additional productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year, we are supporting Gary McNair's Born to Run. Inspired by a true story, Born to Run explores the ordinary and extraordinary journeys the body and brain can go on when they are tested beyond the point of exhaustion as one woman tells of her attempts to escape death by pushing her body to new limits. Everyone is running from something. The question is – when is it time to stop?
This critically acclaimed production by one of Scotland's most exciting young writers was originally produced for a Play, a Pie and a Pint at Òran Mór. Born to Run is at the Traverse Theatre from 21 to 26 August.


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By Richard M. Wright
From: Lakewood, CO
Nov 6, 2011
|I was up working on the roof routes at MCD today. A woman from the cabin downstream approached with her two guard dogs and asked if I was climbing on the dome above. I responded that "yes ma'am. I was just getting ready to head up". Her response caught me off guard: "Oh, that's wonderful", she said. "Have you seen the goats, they come down from Mt. Evans." I thought I had stepped through a time warp.
By Richard M. Wright
From: Lakewood, CO
Jun 26, 2012
|It would seem to me that Harald and Diana have been lots more busy than myself in getting routes established at the Dumont crags!!!
By Richard M. Wright
From: Lakewood, CO
Aug 5, 2013
Re: DoNstamos question; "I have ambitions to put up that big horizontal roof crack and the first crack pitch leading up to it. I just wanted to see if that's not something you are sussing out, I may give her. I think it can go clean. Let me know if you got your eyes on that, I'll cool my jets."
I have twice checked out the crack/roof system, and I rapped over it once. I am confident that it will go free as would several other lines through the roof. The main crack on the left would be stellar. Furthermore, there are many other potentially fine routes to be done on this crag. While the big tree that fell over the creek provides easy access, what I found in checking it out was discouraging. The approach is a major thrash through a lot of nasty briar, tumbled trees, and tangled vegetation. The crag itself and the face below the roof would require a huge amount of cleaning. I have yet to discover an easy way to get things set up just to get started. One could carve out a path from the fallen tree to the crag, which would be a good start, but the overall work involved in getting the roof crack established would be daunting. So at this point, I have no further plans to touch it.
By DoNstamos
From: Subaru
Aug 20, 2013
|Richard - Thank you for the feedback. You're right about it being daunting. We'll see if I still have the drive to go through with it in about a month. I'd love to at least get an anchor station set up below the roof where my belayer could belay comfortably and clear a trail/ clean the (potential) first pitch. Perhaps I'll rap it myself. Did a single 70m work? Also, keep slaying the rock dragon, you're routes are great and the work/ money you put in is greatly appreciated by myself and my friends who live up Mill Creek. Thanks again. If ever you need help and I'm in the area, don't hesitate to ask.
By Richard M. Wright
From: Lakewood, CO
Aug 21, 2013
|On my one rap in, I used a 100 meter static line off one of the Cedar trees above. Just hiking up was nasty. 70 meters would certainly get you over the roof and probably touch ground.