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First things first: You need to know what you can actually get where you live. That's why the broadband postcode checker at the top of this page has pride of place. It's the first thing you need to know before you can make any further decisions.
First thing's first: You need to know what you can actually get where you live. That's why the broadband postcode checker at the top of this page has pride of place. It's the first thing you need to know before you can make any further decisions.
Next you'll want to think about speed, but rather than thinking in megabits per second (Mbps) which are pretty meaningless in and of themselves, instead think about the people in your household and what they tend to do with it.
A good broadband deal for a single person, for example, provided he or she is not addicted to downloading videogame and movie files, is probably something pretty basic. A single person doesn't need all that much, even if they intend to stream movies in HD. A good non-fibre (ADSL) connection should do fine.
If you have a moderate to large family, all with different habits, however, you'll need to factor in that there will be times when everyone will want to be online, doing their own thing, all at the same time, and should start with a fibre package as a minimum.
All broadband packages in the UK either demand you pay line rental as part of your package (your broadband arrives from the local cabinet and into your home through your phone line, it's unavoidable), or they demand you pay someone else. For example, some Plusnet packages advertise 'broadband only' but really what they mean is you still have to pay line rental, albeit to your phone line provider, which might be someone else.
The one exception to this is Virgin Media, which offers true broadband-only deals. However, you may find this works out about the same, money-wise. Virgin's broadband-only deals tend to be comparatively costly.
If you can get a fibre broadband deal and the size of your household can justify it, there's plenty to choose from. Virgin Media has its own network and offers the fastest widely available service, with the rest of the fibre providers on the Openreach network, and while they all offer the same speeds, additions like TV and calling packages will help you choose what's right for you.
Ultimately, though, it's good to shop around. That is, after all, what comparing broadband is all about. Find out what you can get, decide what you want, then jump in. Cable.co.uk provides you all the tools you need.
Internet providers use the term 'broadband-only' quite loosely, but in most cases it just means you don't get an inclusive call plan with your package; and line rental is still a requirement.
If you're looking for broadband deals with no landline and no line rental to pay, your options are, unfortunately, quite slim, as Virgin Media is the only fixed-line broadband provider to offer such a service. You can see which broadband-only deals are available where you live by entering your postcode at the top of this page.
If you can live with having to pay line rental on the condition that you can cancel your service at any time, broadband-only deals with no landline and no contract are a little easier to come by, with a handful of lesser known providers including Tentel and Direct Save Telecom offering such services on a rolling, monthly basis.
However, be aware that broadband deals such as these are usually only offered on standard broadband connections (non-fibre) and may require slightly higher upfront and monthly costs compared to those on a 12-month or longer contract term.
Should affordability be top of your checklist, you can compare cheap broadband-only deals using the tools on this page. Once you've entered your postcode into the availability checker you can organise all the deals available according to their monthly or first year costs – this makes identifying the cheapest broadband-only deals, quick and simple.
Now, if you're after unlimited broadband-only deals, you're in luck, as the majority of providers offer this as standard with most, if not all, of their broadband packages.
Of course, a broader choice can make finding the best deal a little harder, but the Cable.co.uk tools are designed to alleviate that strain by providing you with all the important information upfront and as much detail as you need to make an informed decision.
So what should you be on the look out for? Well, the best unlimited broadband-only deals are those with 'truly unlimited' usage – these packages will never restrict when or how much you use the internet and are best suited to large families and active online users.
The alternatives are plain, unlimited broadband deals – these impose some restrictions on usage (traffic management, which might effect your speed if a lot of people are online in your neighbourhood), but typically only affect a very small minority of users engaged in very specific types of online use.
For the average user they don't pose any trouble, so don't be put-off if a plain unlimited broadband-only deal ticks all your other boxes.
As we've already discussed, most broadband-only deals still require you to have an active phone line because that's ultimately how the internet reaches your home. However, you don't necessarily have to use it to carry calls if you don't want to – hence why most providers don't supply you with a physical phone as standard anymore.
To clarify though: you still need to pay line rental even if you don't plug a phone into the wall and use the landline to make calls. Broadband services – excluding those supplied by Virgin – use that same phone line to funnel internet connectivity into your home… yes, even if it's fibre.
Line rental will make up a significant proportion of your monthly broadband and phone bill, but most providers aren't as upfront about this expense as they should be.
Knowing how the cost of line rental will impact monthly and annual prices is essential to finding the best deals, which is why you can use the Cable.co.uk comparison tools to compare broadband and phone deals with line rental included.
Often, the best deals are reserved for broadband, TV and phone bundles from a single provider. Bundles typically offer a notable saving against a pick and mix of the same services from two or more separate suppliers.
Broadband, TV and phone deals are prominent among providers such as BT, Sky, Virgin Media and TalkTalk, with varying prices, availability, TV channels and additional features distinguishing their respective bundle line-ups. You can compare what's on offer in your area using the tools on this page.
If speed is of the upmost importance to your next internet and landline service, you can compare the best fibre broadband and phone deals right here.
Fibre broadband and phone deals are admittedly more expensive than their standard broadband (ADSL) counterparts, but with top download speeds coming in at more than 10x faster, the added monthly cost can be well worth it.
To find the best fibre broadband and phone deals, you first need to know what's available in your area, and indeed whether your street is equipped for fibre-optic broadband at all; the answers to both of these questions are just a single postcode check away.
Sky broadband and phone deals are among some of the UK's most popular and are available with or without its signature satellite TV service. A supplier of both standard and fibre broadband, Sky offers packages suitable for singles, couples and families, all on comfortable 12-month contracts and often at discount prices for new customers.
If you're looking for a more affordable option, TalkTalk is considered one of the cheapest broadband and phone providers available. Its standard contract is a little longer than competitors at 18 months, but the lengthier commitment helps secure you the more competitive rates.
Virgin Media broadband and phone deals offer the UK's fastest widely available download speeds, but as a fibre-only service, availability is more limited. Unlike its broadband-only service, which is available on a 12-month contract, Virgin broadband and phone deals require a minimum subscription of 18 months, although for new customers they'll likely work out to be more affordable than the provider's standalone internet service. You can check availability and compare prices using the tools on this page.
With a share of around a third of the UK market, BT is the nation's biggest provider of broadband and phone deals, so the chances of its services being available in your area are pretty high. BT's level of clout often gives way to some seriously attractive offers, particularly for new customers. BT's services span both standard broadband and fibre so you're sure to find a suitable package.
Plusnet prides itself on good customer service and has a pretty straightforward package line up that doesn't skimp on speed or usage, which is unlimited as standard. Prices are fairly competitive if you're a new customer but you'll need to commit to an 18-month contract if you want fibre optic speeds.
If none of the UK's leading broadband and phone providers have quite what you're looking for, don't worry; you're far from being out of options.
Alternative broadband and phone providers include well-known names such as EE, the Post Office and John Lewis, not to mention newcomers and rising stars such as SSE and Origin Broadband.
No matter what you're looking for in a new provider, you're sure to find it when you compare all the broadband and phone deals in your area. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to kick off your search.
To find the best fibre broadband deals you need to know which providers are operating in your area and, above all else, if your street is fibre broadband-ready at all.
All you need to find the answers to these questions is your postcode and a fibre broadband availability checker – don't worry, you can borrow ours, it's at the top of this page.
We can't tell you what the best fibre optic broadband deal is because it really comes down to your budget and the average online activity of your household. That said, buyers often find the best fibre broadband deals to be those that offer a balance of performance, extra features and affordability.
Our best advice is to have a clear idea of what you need before you go hunting for offers; if you don't, the chances are you'll end up overbuying. First-time fibre broadband buyers don't need to max out on speed; an entry fibre package will likely have all the oomph required. If you're an existing fibre broadband customer you probably have a pretty clear idea of what speed you need (hint: it's probably not the fastest on offer).
Once you know the sort of package you're after, you can compare all the latest fibre broadband deals using the tools on this page.
The fastest fibre broadband, widely available in the UK has a download speed of up to 200Mbps. It's available from Virgin Media as part of its VIVID broadband collection, but there are no guarantees that you'll be able to get it, as fibre broadband services – particularly those from Virgin Media – aren't yet as readily available as standard broadband connections.
To discover whether Virgin Media is available in your area, enter your postcode into the availability checker at the top of this page. Even if you can't get the UK's fastest broadband speed, you can still compare the fastest fibre deals in your area and see all the latest offers from Sky, BT, TalkTalk and more.
Fibre broadband-only deals aren't all that common and providers have different interpretation of what 'broadband only' means. What you're probably after is a fibre broadband service without a phone plan and with no line rental to pay – if that's the case, you really only have one option right now, and that's Virgin Media.
What some providers push as 'broadband only' is a fibre broadband package that's bundled with a phone line but doesn't come with an inclusive call plan – if this is what you're after, you're going to need to pay a monthly line rental fee on top of your fibre broadband subscription.
Finally, certain providers - including Plusnet and Origin broadband – offer fibre broadband as a standalone service, but only on the basis that you have an active landline with another supplier – whichever way you look at it, you still have a phone line and the monthly line rental fee that goes with it.
No matter which of these you are after, you can compare all the fibre broadband-only deals available in your area using to tools at the top of this page.
Fibre and phone deals are everywhere and they're usually where you'll find some a providers latest deals and special offers.
Some of the better fibre and phone packages are those that come with free calls as standard, whether that is during evenings or at the weekends, but a number of providers will only include these as paid extras along with free anytime calls and discount or inclusive calls abroad.
A more equipped phone plan will inevitably cost more than a bare-bones package, but you can find the best deals currently available by comparing fibre and phone deals in your area.
Fibre and TV deals are a prefect pairing if you plan on watching TV and movies on demand as the faster speeds make for a smoother streaming experience and enable HD films to download in a fraction of the time they would over a regular broadband connection.
You have several options when it comes to choosing a Fibre broadband and TV provider, including Sky, Virgin Media, BT and TalkTalk. Each has its own array of fibre speeds, TV channels and extra features, and you can explore all of them easily with the Cable.co.uk comparison tools.
Sky Fibre deals regularly include offers of half-price and even free broadband, not to mention cashback rewards and free gifts on certain bundles.
Sky's entry fibre broadband speed is available with either truly unlimited usage – an ideal option for families and active internet users – or a more modest monthly usage limit for single or infrequent users. If you want Sky's fastest fibre package, you'll have to order by phone.
Its prices may not always be the cheapest on the market, but its services are among the most popular and new customers are sure to seize a great offer when they compare Sky Fibre deals online.
TalkTalk fibre deals offer top speeds at competitive prices, so the provider is an obvious contender for anyone seeking an affordable fibre optic service.
'Flashy' is one way to describe TalkTalk's typical fibre broadband deals, as the provider routinely rolls out big cashback rewards on top of half-price offers. Don't get blinded by glitz though – it's important to examine the costs and commitment inherent across all broadband deals, no matter how attractive they appear at first glance.
For the complete picture and a comprehensive comparison of prices, compare TalkTalk fibre broadband deals using the tools on this page.
Virgin Media fibre deals aren't available everywhere so you should check broadband availability by postcode before your set you heart on any of the packages in its fibre line-up.
If you can get Virgin fibre broadband, don't expect to find the same sort of deals you see with a lot of other providers – Virgin doesn't make a habit of knocking money off its packages or offering vouchers, cashback or other rewards when you sign up to one of its broadband-only or broadband and phone services.
The best Virgin Media fibre deals are reserved for its broadband, TV and phone bundles – or Big Bundles as it likes to call them, so if you're in the market for all three, you might find a bargain.
BT Infinity fibre deals are usually some of the most rewarding - perhaps simply because the UK telecoms giant can afford to splash out on new customers.
No matter what speed or usage limit you're after, you're likely to find a chorus of discounts, big cashback rewards and added savings on services such as BT Sport and BT Mobile, but don't forget dig a little deeper when you compare the latest BT fibre deals short-term savings don't always guarantee long-term value.
You can see how the latest BT Infinity deals stack up against the competition using our comprehensive comparison tools.
Plusnet fibre broadband deals are often quite limited but also to the point, offering straightforward discounts that usually translate into long-term value for money.
Its contracts may not be as short as some of its competitors, but Plusnet's good reputation for customer service signals greater buyer satisfaction, and that may warrant the longer commitment.
With unlimited usage as standard and superfast download speeds to match the bulk of its rivals, Plusnet will probably appear on the shortlists of a number of fibre broadband deal hunters. See how its latest offers compete with other providers using the Cable.co.uk comparison tools.
If you're seeking fibre deals from alternative providers as apposed to the UK's biggest, there are plenty to choose from – but you need to know what's available in your area first, so enter your postcode at the top of this page to find out.
Choosing a less mainstream fibre broadband provider, such as Direct Save Telecom or Origin Broadband, doesn't mean compromising on speed, as most alternative providers offer packages between 38Mbps and 76Mbps, and usually with unlimited usage as standard.
However, most do tend to offer a more 'no frills' service, which means you may not get the same vouchers, rewards, software and other perks.
Adding a TV subscription to your broadband package unlocks a host of premium entertainment channels and flexible on-demand viewing options.
From the leading on-demand entertainment offerings of Sky, to BT's sought after sport coverage, each of the UK's biggest TV providers has its own draws, including Virgin Media's intuitive user experience and TalkTalk's extensively customisable subscriptions.
Choosing the best broadband and TV deal really comes down to your viewing habits and desired channel choice, as certain providers have a more substantial offering than others.
Use the tools on this page to find the best broadband and TV deals in your area. When you have a clear view of which providers offer the most and which packages fall within your budget, finding the perfect package is easy.
Providers don't typically bundle broadband and TV together without throwing home phone into the mix as well. This is because most broadband providers use phone lines to deliver internet connectivity to your home, even if it's a fibre broadband service. And
Although a lot us now favour using our mobiles over landlines, if you can get an inclusive call plan bundled in with your broadband and TV, you might as well take it – after all, free calls during evenings or at weekends can still be useful – even if you have to sit on the stairs to make them.
Beyond the premium priced broadband and TV packages available with the likes of Sky and Virgin Media are the cheaper subscription TV and internet options offered by providers such as TalkTalk and EE.
However, while cheap broadband and TV packages can appear good value at first glance they're likely to have a comparably paltry offering of channels and extra features. Most budget services consist of little more than Freeview entertainment on nifty set-top box with pause and rewind functionality.
Of course, if you're not satisfied with such a limited line up of entertainment, a budget provider will happily sell you a host of upgrades to give you a more worthwhile subscription – before long you may end up paying a lot more than you set out to.
Use our comparison tools to see exactly what you'll get for your money from the latest broadband and TV deals.
The fastest broadband deals available to you depend largely on where you live and which providers are operating within your area.
You can find out the speeds you can get using the availability checker on this page, but remember that those advertised by providers are the maximum achievable and not a guaranteed minimum. Most providers will give you a personalised estimate when you go to sign up, so you'll have a more realistic idea of what you'll get before you commit to buy.
The best fast broadband deals are those that never actively restrict your speed - yep, some broadband packages will slow you down at certain times of day or if you're engaged in particular online activity such as peer-to-peer file sharing. This is called traffic management and the only way to avoid it is to choose a truly unlimited broadband package.
Discover the best fast broadband deals available in your area using our dedicated comparison tools.
No matter what your budget, affordability should be high on your agenda when seeking out the latest broadband deals – there's simply no sense in paying over the odds.
Finding cheap broadband and phone deals is a case of weighing up total monthly costs and that means comparing broadband and phone deals with line rental included. You can do this with one click on our comparison page; we'll do all the maths for you and show you what you'll actually be paying each month on all the broadband and phone deals available in your area – that makes identifying the cheapest, easy.
If you want to bundle TV into your broadband package you're likely to find a host of offers available in your area – providers love it when you sign up to multiple service, which is why some of their best deals are only available on bundles.
For cheap broadband and TV deals, you're going to have to focus on the entry-level packages offered by providers, such as Sky's Original Bundle of Virgin Media's TV M+ package.
While these may not have exhaustive lists of subscription channels nor all the bells and whistles available, they will be more affordable month-to-month and you can always upgrade them later if you fancy a more extended viewing choice.
Trademark cheap broadband providers include TalkTalk, Fuel Broadband and Direct Save Telecom; seek them out and you're sure to find low prices. However, before you do you may be surprised at just how affordable big name providers can be too.
The fact of the matter is that broadband providers always offer new customers the best deals so if you go after package from BT, Sky or Virgin Media, for example, you're likely to get a broadband deal for less than you might expect.
Find all the cheap broadband providers and deals on offer in your area using our cost-conscious comparison tools.
Broadband deals with cashback are not all that common among some of the big name providers and are unsurprising one of the more popular offers among customers. Cashback broadband deals free up money for you to put towards your first couple of bills or to spend somewhere else entirely. It's a bit like getting a discount on your monthly subscription, except you get access to the savings in one lump sum.
However, adjust your expectations before you sign up to such an offer - no one is going to slip you a wad of twenties once you've sealed the deal. Monetary rewards are usually issued as a cheque, prepaid card or as a billing credit to your customer account and only once the package has been installed and activated. You can compare cashback broadband offers and get more information on our comparison page.
Broadband deals with free shopping vouchers are one of the most common among broadband providers and are typically affiliated with major supermarkets and leading online or high street stores. The value of these vouchers can differ between packages and their respective providers, but some deals offer coupons with values in excess of £100, which is enough to sweeten most broadband deals.
Shopping vouchers are usually only redeemable once your broadband connection is up and running, so you will have to wait a couple of weeks before you can put them to use. Your provider will instruct you on how to claim your vouchers once you've signed up.
Numerous providers offer new customers free gifts for signing up to a broadband package, and we're not talking about free pens. Free gifts could include extra tech, internet security software or inclusive subscriptions to popular music, TV and movie streaming services.
Incentives like these can be attractive but shouldn't be what drives your deal search; always be sure you're getting a suitable broadband package for your money first and foremost – everything else is secondary.
Sometimes, the best deals are the ones that appear from nowhere – we're talking flash sales and other special limited offers. The trouble is that staying on top of this sort of thing is a full-time job, but that's where we come in.
We update all the results on our comparison pages daily, so when you compare deals with us, you can be confident that you're getting the latest packages at the best prices – you may even come across some Cable.co.uk exclusive deals which we've set-up with leading providers, just for you. Group hug.
If you're worried about the impact your credit history will have on getting a broadband deal, don't be. While broadband providers are entitled to carry out a credit check if you're signing up to their services, they can still approve your contract at their own discretion, so its worth contacting a provider if you're interested in one of their packages. Broadband deals with no credit checks whatsoever aren't unheard of though, so if you are still concerned you may want to consider a broadband deal from Direct Save Telecom or Tentel – neither of these providers carry out credit checks on new customers.
There is a difference between 'thinking' you won't be able to get the broadband deal you want, and the reality. A lot of folks with less than stellar (even dire) credit histories can get good deals from the big providers. So try them first.
If no luck there, broadband deals specifically for bad credit include those with flexible, one-month contracts that renew on a rolling basis until you choose to cancel them. Packages such as these are usually slightly more expensive month-to-month than those with a longer minimum term, and in some cases you may need to pay a bit extra upfront.
You can compare flexible broadband deals in your area using the tools on this page.
Broadband comparison sites such as Cable.co.uk are the best way to discover the latest broadband, TV and phone deals. Compare with us, and you could save as much as £390 on your next broadband package.
Unlike most other comparison websites, Cable.co.uk is approved and audited by Ofcom, and that means we'll always provide you with clear and accurate pricing information that's comprehensive and transparent.
You can find out exactly what's available in your area using the tools on this page, all you need to do is enter your postcode into our availability checker and we'll show you a comprehensive list of the latest broadband deals on offer in your postcode.
With the Cable.co.uk comparison tools you can compare speed, cost, contracts and offers, quickly and efficiently, all on one page. We collect all the important information on broadband bundles available in your area and lay it out in way that makes finding the best deals easy. Whether you're looking for the fastest, cheapest or most feature-packed bundle, you'll find it using the tools at the top of this page.
Most broadband packages come with a phone plan as standard, but the key thing you'll want to look out for when comparing is inclusive (free) calls. You can see all the broadband and phone deals that are currently available in your area using the tools on this page. They'll help you compare costs and features to find the best deal.
Don't forget to include the cost of line rental when you compare prices – it will give you a much better idea of what your bills might look like.
As well as showing you all the broadband and TV packages available in your area - along with a clear comparison of download speeds, prices and contracts – the Cable.co.uk tools list each of the channels included with any given TV subscription so you can see exactly what your subscription fee is getting you and can avoid paying for an inferior service.
You're sure to get a suitable connection at an affordable price if you compare all that's on offer in your area – that will give you a clear overview of pricing across the various providers and their respective packages, plus indicate what you can get for your money. From there, deciding how much to pay should be easy.
Ensure you're comparing like-for-like packages when looking for the best broadband deals - a radical difference in price usually means the cheaper package is missing something the costlier package includes as standard.
To avoid missing out, always – always – look at a bundle in more detail before you buy. The Cable.co.uk comparison tools are designed to help you do all this, quickly and easily – simply enter your postcode at the top of the page to compare the price and features of available packages – that way, you'll always get the best deal.
Broadband prices tend to rise with broadband speeds, so expect to pay more for a faster connection and a little extra if you want unlimited usage month-to-month.
You can use the comparison tools on this page to see how prices vary across the various broadband providers and their selection of packages. For a comprehensive comparison of price, you need to include the cost of line rental in the monthly price breakdown. You can also compare the total price of packages over one year (first year costs) to see which work out cheapest in the long run.
There's a huge difference between what's on offer from the various UK broadband and TV providers, so always look at them in more detail and avoid focusing solely on price - while you may think you're getting a good deal by comparing cheap prices, you're not necessarily getting good value.
Use the comparison tools at the top of this page for a clear breakdown on the prices, contracts and inclusive features of broadband and TV packages available in your area.
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Our beautiful golf front home is located on the 15th green of the Lakes Golf Course, with cross-country ski paths just outside the back door. White-tail deer and red fox cavort within view of the great room windows. The Michaywe Clubhouse, complete with pool, spa and bar/restaurant, is a short walk through the hardwoods in the summer, or a quick ride on snowmobile-friendly roads.
The first floor open concept Great Room offers a panoramic view of the woods and golf course via floor to ceiling windows. You will enjoy plenty of comfortable seating as you relax in front of the 55 inch TV.
A private Oasis can be created by closing the French doors into the Family Room. The Family Room offers it's own 48 inch flat screen TV, along with home theater system and comfortable seating.
The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and provides everything you will need to create a gourmet meal at home.
The first floor master bedroom has a queen size bed and a flat screen TV with ample closet space. Additionally, the 1st floor guest bedroom has a queen bed. There is a newly remodeled custom bathroom with heated tile floors for your comfort. The laundry room is conveniently located on the first floor, as well.
The 2nd floor enclosed loft bedroom has 2 twin beds and a trundle bed that sleeps an additional 2 guests. The second floor bathroom has been newly updated with tile and granite.
We can easily accommodate 6 people.
There are 3 TVs and a DVD/BluRay player, along with a video library for your use. Add to that the wood-burner, and it is even a great place for rainy days. The large deck with 2 patio sets stretches across the back of the house and seats everyone comfortably as you experience the golf course or wooded view.
Additional amenities include a stainless steel gas grill, high definition Charter Cable Television, and WIFI.
The home is a short distance from I-75 and a few miles from downtown Gaylord. It is located in the Golf Mecca of the Midwest, rated as one of the top 5 golf destinations in America. Mackinaw Island and Odawa Casinos are within an hour's drive, and Boyne Mountain and the Highlands are within a half hour. Hundreds of miles of ORV trails can be reached from the driveway. Many inland lakes have public boat launches and a state park is located at Otsego Lake, just 4 miles down the road.
We have always loved Northern Michigan!!!
We currently work and reside in the Bay City area.
As the former golf course superintendent here, Ron had always longed to go back to this area.
We had been house hunting out of the country, when it occurred to us, we should consider purchasing Up North. That is exactly what we did. As it turns out, we are fortunate to be located within a few houses of some great long time friends.
We have been associated with rental management companies for the past 12 years and just recently decided we can manage our own property, as I am currently in the property management business and love working with people. My husband still is in the golf course business.
Sue or Ron Karoub purchased this house in 2001
We have friends who own in Michaywe, and were invited to come up for a weekend, along with two other couples. They had informed us that there was a listing just down the street from them. So we planned on seeing the property while we were up for that weekend. We did look at this home and other properties, but both of us decided that this was the house for us and we purchased it immediately.
We loved the combination of the golf course and the woods. We can watch the golfers and see the wildlife scamper around the woods (sometimes in our own yard).
I love all the glass in the back of the house that allows us to watch outside for hours. We find our home to be peaceful, comfortable and relaxing.
Our holiday stay in this Gaylord home was very enjoyable. The home is clean, comfortable, well-stocked, and the owners and caretakers seem to have anticipated what a visitor might want/need while there. The view of the north woods and golf course out the large windows bring calm and serenity (and occasional wildlife and bird sitings!). The kitchen is equipped with good quality cooking utensils and dishes, and there are ample towels and linens. The house was warm and cozy during some very cold northern Michigan winter weather. There are good walking and hiking (skiing/snowshoeing in winter) trails nearby, it is close to Michawye's clubhouse and restaurant, and it is quiet. There are good dog walks in every direction! Once there, though, it's tough to decide whether to just "stay in" or venture out!
The owners responded quickly, courteously, and helpfully to our requests and our interactions with them were polite, prompt and business-like, which I very much appreciated.
I would rent this property again and would highly recommend it to others who are looking for a clean, quiet place to enjoy the peace of the north woods.
We really enjoyed our stay. Home was beautiful and clean. We will be booking for our golf outing again next year.
Stayed with a group of 6 golfers. Convenient to golf courses and other Gaylord attractions and restaurants. We cooked in one night and the kitchen was fully stocked for making dinner and also had a very nice large gas grille. Nice living room/Dining room looking out into a wooded area with a nice deck for sitting outside. Beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were updated.
The owner was very responsive to inquiries and questions. Would definitely recommend the house and are hoping to return next year
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Le Cercle Rouge
|Le Cercle Rouge
|Directed by
|Jean-Pierre Melville
|Produced by
|Robert Dorfmann
|Written by
|Jean-Pierre Melville
|Alain Delon
Yves Montand
Gian Maria Volontè
|Music by
|Éric Demarsan
|Henri Decaë
|Edited by
|Marie-Sophie Dubus
|Distributed by
|Rialto Pictures
The Criterion Collection (home video)
Release dates
|20 October 1970 (France)
April 20, 1993 (USA)
Running time
|140 min.
|Box office
|4,339,821 admissions (France)[1]
Le Cercle Rouge (French pronunciation: [lə sɛʁkl ʁuʒ], The Red Circle) is a 1970 French-Italian crime film set in Paris, France. It was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Alain Delon, Andre Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè and Yves Montand. It is known for its climactic heist sequence which is about half an hour in length and without any dialogue.
The film's title means "The Red Circle" and refers to the film's epigraph which translates as
Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, drew a circle with a piece of red chalk and said: "When men, even unknowingly, are to meet one day, whatever may befall each, whatever the diverging paths, on the said day, they will inevitably come together in the red circle."
In fact, the Buddha said no such thing; Melville made it up[2] just as he did with the epigraph in Le Samouraï.
- Alain Delon – Corey
- André Bourvil – Inspector Mattei
- Gian Maria Volontè – Vogel
- Yves Montand – Jansen
- Paul Crauchet – the receiver
- Paul Amiot – Chief of Police
- Pierre Collet – prison guard
- André Ekyan – Rico
- Jean-Pierre Posier – Mattei's assistant
- François Périer – Santi (as François Perier)
- Yves Arcanel – committing magistrate
- René Berthier – Judiciary Police Director
- Jean-Marc Boris – Santi's son
- Jean Champion – level-crossing guard
- Yvan Chiffre – a policeman
- Anna Douking – Corey's old friend (as Ana Douking)
- Robert Favart – Mauboussin's clerk
- Roger Fradet – a policeman
- Édouard Francomme – pool's watchman (as Edouard Francomme)
- Jean Franval – hôtel's receptionist
- Jacques Galland – train's conductor
- Jean-Pierre Janic – Paul, Rico's henchman
- Pierre Lecomte – Internal Affairs Deputy
- Jacques Léonard – a policeman
- Jacques Leroy – a policeman
- Jean Pignol – court registry clerk
- Robert Rondo – a policeman
Vincent Canby, in a 1993 review of a 99-minute version dubbed into English, said the film "may baffle anyone coming upon him for the first time"; according to Canby:[3]
- Though severely cut, The Red Circle doesn't exactly sweep along. It has a deliberate pace as Melville sets up the story of three chance acquaintances who plan and carry out the sacking of an elegant, supposedly impregnable jewelry store...Understatement is the method of the film, from Melville's pared-down screenplay to the performances by the three trenchcoated principals, even to the muted photography by Henri Decaë, which is in color but has the chilly effect of black and white.
Peter Bradshaw, in a 2003 review of a 102-minute reissue, called the film a "treat" and noted "Melville blends the Chandleresque world of his own devising with gritty French reality. With its taut silent robbery sequence, his movie gestures backwards to Rififi, and with Montand's specially modified bullets it anticipates Frederick Forsyth's Day of the Jackal and the contemporary techno-thriller."[4]
Hong Kong director John Woo wrote an essay for the Criterion DVD of Le Cercle Rouge arguing the film's merits.[5] When the film was given a theatrical re-release, Woo was given a "presenter" credit.
- ^ Box office information for film at Box Office Story
- ^ Johnston, Ian (February 2004). "The Cercle Rouge". The Film Journal. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (September 22, 1993). "Noir by the Father of the New Wave". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (July 4, 2003). "Le Cercle Rouge". The Guardian. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ^ Le cercle rouge (1970) - The Criterion Collection


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Author Affiliations: Department of Otolaryngology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
To determine what recommendations are given to patients or parents of patients with tympanostomy tubes regarding water exposure and to elucidate any recommendation differences between primary care and specialty care physicians.
Clinical survey.
General community in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Physician surveys (N = 1116) were mailed to otolaryngologists, pediatricians, and family practitioners in the Pacific Northwest. Questions included what, if any, water precautions are given to patients or parents of patients who underwent tympanostomy tube insertion. Data were tabulated and compared among the 3 physician groups.
Main Outcome Measures
Recommendations regarding water exposure.
A response rate of 23.5% (n = 263) was obtained. Most respondents were self-described otolaryngologists (n = 150)
followed by family practitioners (n = 77) and pediatricians (n = 36). χ2 Analysis of the responses from each specialty group showed an overall significant difference about swimming precautions (P < .001). Further analysis of these data shows that many otolaryngologists (47%
[n = 71]) and most primary care physicians (73% [n = 83])
recommend the use of barrier devices for swimming. Another 47% of otolaryngologist respondents allow swimming without any water precautions. With regard to depth of dive, there was no statistical significance found between the physician groups.
Recommendations for swimming precautions are not universal among the physician groups that routinely see patients with tympanostomy tubes. Most primary care physicians and many otolaryngologists continue to prescribe water precautions to patients or parents of patients with tympanostomy tubes, despite published articles that have shown no reduction in the incidence of otorrhea from the use of barrier devices or from the avoidance of swimming.
Since its introduction by Armstrong in 1952,1 myringotomy with tympanostomy tube insertion has become one of the most commonly performed surgical operations on children in the United States.2- 6 Otorrhea through a functioning tympanostomy tube is one of the most common complications of tube insertion, occurring between 30%
and 83% of the time.3 Traditionally, otolaryngologists have strictly forbidden water exposure for ears with tympanostomy tubes because it was thought to increase the incidence of otorrhea. Several studies have been published, including 2 large meta-analyses,7,8 which have shown no increase in otorrhea in patients who are exposed to water compared with those who are not exposed to water. However, postsurgical recommendations regarding water exposure continue to vary widely, even between otolaryngologists. Some otolaryngologists suggest avoiding swimming altogether while others recommend using earplugs as a barrier to water exposure while swimming or bathing. Otolaryngologists are not the only physicians who deal with patients after tympanostomy tube insertion. Both family practitioners and pediatricians alike routinely see patients with tympanostomy tubes and are undoubtedly asked the question, "Is it appropriate for my child to go swimming?"
It is with this question in mind, that we conducted a clinical survey of Pacific Northwest community physicians including otolaryngologists, family practitioners, and pediatricians about their recommendations on swimming precautions to patients or parents of patients with tympanostomy tubes. Our primary goal was to determine if there is a difference of opinion among the 3 different medical specialties, to expose those differences, and to provide open communication between the specialties. This article may serve to create a consensus regarding posttympanostomy water exposure.
After institutional review board–approval was obtained, a clinical survey was created that included questions regarding posttympanostomy recommendations for swimming precautions (Table). The questionnaire was completely anonymous and identified respondents by medical specialty only. Prospective respondents were located in a preestablished computer database at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, and included physicians practicing in the greater Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Approximately 1116 clinical surveys were sent out to community otolaryngologists, family practitioners, and pediatricians. A total of 263 physicians responded giving a 23.5% response rate. Most respondents were otolaryngologists (57% [n = 150]), as expected. A smaller number of family practitioners (29% [n = 77]) and pediatricians (14% [n = 36]) also responded. Three questions from the survey were considered for statistical analysis—what type of instructions are given to patients or parents of patients regarding swimming precautions; if swimming is allowed, is there a specific depth at which patients should/should not dive; and physician self-identification by medical specialty. The results were tabulated (Table).
Survey question 1 attempted to determine each practitioner's recommendations for patients or parents of patients who underwent tympanostomy tube insertion regarding water exposure. Choices ranged from no swimming precautions at all to complete avoidance of water (Table). A slight majority (58.5%
[n = 153]) of all respondents recommend the use of some sort of barrier protection while swimming. Nearly half of the otolaryngologists who responded to this question (47% [n = 71]) recommend barrier protection. χ2 Analysis was used to compare the responses among the 3 medical specialties. The response differences were found to be statistically significant (P < .001).
Survey question 2 dealt with depth specifications given to those patients who are allowed to swim. Choices ranged from no submersion of head or ears to no depth specifications at all. Responses to this question varied widely. χ2 Analysis showed no statistically significant difference in responses among the 3 medical specialties (P < .20). Survey question 3
asked the respondents to identify their medical specialty—"I am a(n) otolaryngologist, family practitioner, or pediatrician."
In this clinical physician survey, we found that water precautions for patients or parents of patients who underwent tympanostomy tube insertion are widely varied not only among otolaryngologists but also among primary care physicians, who also see such patients. This was an expected result. The main goal of this study was to establish current opinion, review the published English-language literature, and finally, debunk the idea that children with tympanostomy tubes need to avoid water.
Many studies have evaluated the effect of water exposure after tympanostomy tube insertion. Parker et al5 completed a prospective, randomized trial researching the incidence of otorrhea in 212 patients undergoing tympanostomy tube insertion. They found no statistical significance between swimmers and nonswimmers. This is important, especially in communities where swimming is a big part of children's extracurricular activities.
Another such study by Salata and Derkay9 in 1996 reinforced the concept that swimming is not contraindicated with inserted tympanostomy tubes. This study prospectively studied 533 children who underwent myringotomy with tube insertion during a 5-year period. This ambitious and detailed article looked at 3 different treatment groups and a control: group 1 (no swimming precautions), group 2 (prophylactic antibiotic eardrops after swimming), group 3 (swimming with ear molds), and a control group 4 (nonswimmers). They documented the number of days spent swimming, the type of water (pool vs ocean/lake/river), the frequency of head dunking, and the number of episodes of otorrhea and their temporal association with swimming. Again, there was no significant difference in the rates of otorrhea by group.
In 1998, Hebert et al10 looked at middle ear contamination secondary to water exposure using an in vitro model of a human head. The model included an auricle, external auditory canal, tympanic membrane (with tympanostomy tube inserted), middle ear space, eustachian tube, and mastoid cavity. This study evaluated middle ear penetration with 4 types of water exposure: showering, bathing, hair rinsing, and swimming. No positive test results were obtained for showering, hair rinsing, or head submersion in tap water. They reported that water entered the middle ear space infrequently with submersion in soapy water and in pool water at depths greater than 60 cm. However, there is a lack of evidence linking middle ear contamination with an increased incidence of otorrhea, even in bathwater and while diving.
A randomized, controlled trial was published in 2005 by Goldstein et al11 that was the first of its kind to report a statistically significant difference in otorrhea in children who used earplugs vs those who did not while swimming or bathing. They reported no significant differences between episodes of otorrhea between their treatment groups when following up the patients during a 9-month period. They did find a significant difference when looking at episodes of otorrhea per month, noting that children without barrier protection had a higher rate of otorrhea. The difference was 0.36 episodes per child-year, which means one child would have to wear earplugs for 2.8 years to prevent 1 episode of otorrhea. Unfortunately, the significance of otorrhea each month is unknown, with few other studies for direct comparison. Goldstein et al11 concluded that the routine use of earplugs is unnecessary and should be reserved only for those patients who develop recurrent episodes of otorrhea.
These data provide further evidence that many water precautions advised for patients or parents of patients who undergo tympanostomy tube insertion are unnecessary. Our study attempts to elucidate what, if any, water precautions are prescribed by otolaryngologists and primary care physicians in our regional community. This has been done before, including surveys in the southeastern United States9 and in New Zealand.8 To our knowledge, this is the first of such surveys to include other medical specialties that routinely see patients who have tympanostomy tubes. Like many survey studies, there is an inherent weakness owing to low response rates and difficulty applying a regional response to a national question. Hopefully though, this survey will help create a consensus between the specialties that care for patients with tympanostomy tubes. It can be a helpful addition to the body of literature already suggesting that routine water precautions are unnecessary after tympanostomy tube insertion.
Correspondence: James M. Poss, MD, Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, ATTN: MCHJ-SET, Tacoma, WA 98431-1100 (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Submitted for Publication: April 4, 2007; final revision received June 13, 2007; accepted June 15, 2007.
Author Contributions: Dr Poss had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Study concept and design: Poss. Acquisition of data: Poss. Analysis and interpretation of data: Poss, Boseley, and Crawford. Drafting of the manuscript: Poss. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: Poss, Boseley, and Crawford. Statistical analysis: Poss and Boseley. Obtained funding: Poss. Study supervision: Crawford.
Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions contained herein are those the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Department of Defense.
Previous Presentations: This study was presented as a poster at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting and OTO EXPO; September 17-20, 2006; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Additional Contributions: Carlos R. Esquivel, MD, Brooke Army Medical Center, made a conceptual contribution to this research.
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Nina Borg, a Red Cross nurse, wife, and mother of two, is a compulsive do-gooder who can't say no when someone asks for help--even when she knows better. When her estranged friend Karin leaves her a key to a public locker in the Copenhagen train station, Nina gets suckered into her most dangerous project yet. Inside the locker is a suitcase, and inside the suitcase is a three-year-old boy: naked and drugged, but alive. Is the boy a victim of child trafficking? Can he be turned over to authorities, or will they only return him to whoever sold him? When Karin is discovered brutally murdered, Nina realizes that her life and the boy's are in jeopardy, too. In an increasingly desperate trek across Denmark, Nina tries to figure out who the boy is, where he belongs, and who exactly is trying to hunt him down.dered, Nina realizes that her life and the boy's are in jeopardy, too.
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The thrilling final installment of the New York Times bestselling Nina Borg series set in DenmarkScandinavian crime series In an attempt to save their marriage, Nina Borg and her husband traveled to a beach resort in the Philippines for a dream vacation. Only now, six months later, does Nina begin to understand the devastating repercussions of that trip--repercussions that have followed her home across the globe to Denmark. On an icy winter day, she is attacked outside the grocery store. The last thing she hears before losing consciousness is her assailant asking her forgiveness. Only later does she understand that this isn't for what he's just done, but for what he plans to do to.As Nina tries to trace the origin of sinister messages she's received, she realizes the attempt on her life must be linked to events in Manila, and to three young men whose dangerous friendship started in medical school. Time and circumstance have forced them to make impossible choices that have cost human lives.It's a long way from Viborg to Manila, and yet Nina and her pursuer face the same dilemma: How far will they go to save themselves?
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From the Nordic noir duo who brought you The New York Times bestseller The Boy in the Suitcase comes a chilling new thriller with a mystery seventy-years in the making.Nina. Natasha. Olga. Three women united by one terrifying secret. But only one of them has killed to keep it.Natasha Doroshenko, a Ukrainian woman who has been convicted of the attempted murder of her Danish fiancé, escapes police custody on her way to an interrogation in Copenhagen's police headquarters. That night, the frozen, tortured body of Michael, the ex-fiancé, is found in a car, and the manhunt for Natasha escalates. It isn't the first time the young Ukrainian woman has lost a partner to violent ends: her first husband was also murdered, three years earlier in Kiev, and in the same manner: tortured to death in a car. Danish Red Cross nurse Nina Borg has been following Natasha's case for several years now, since Natasha first took refuge at a crisis center where Nina works. Nina, who had tried to help Natasha leave her abusive fiancé more than once, just can't see the young Ukrainian mother as a vicious killer. But in her effort to protect Natasha's daughter and discover the truth, Nina realizes there is much she didn't know about this woman and her past. The mystery has long and bloody roots, going back to a terrible famine that devastated Stalinist Ukraine in 1934, when a ten-year-old girl with the voice of a nightingale sang her family into shallow graves.
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The second installment in the bestselling Danish crime series starring Red Cross nurse Nina Borg, following Fall 2011's New York Times-bestselling The Boy in the Suitcase In the ruins of an abandoned Soviet military hospital in northern Hungary, two impoverished Roma boys are scavenging for old supplies or weapons they could sell on the black market when they find more than they ever anticipated. The resulting chain of events threatens to blow the lives of a frightening number of people into bits and pieces. In this feverishly anticipated follow-up to 2011's critically acclaimed The Boy in the Suitcase, Danish Red Cross nurse Nina Borg doesn't realize she is putting life and family on the line when she tries to treat a group of sick Hungarian gypsies who are living illegally in a Copenhagen garage. Nina has unwittingly thrown herself into a deadly nest of the unscrupulous and the desperate, and what is at stake is much more terrifying than anyone had realized.From the Hardcover edition.
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by MuFASA94 from Sparta, TN | December 18, 2013
I drove a base model Crown Vic from spring 2011 until just a few months ago, when I had it sold and got an 03 Corolla to save on gas while going back and forth to college. It had about 156,000 miles on the odo by then, but I think it could have gone 50,000 more at least. Granted it isn't the greatest looking sedan around, at least it has exterior styling unique enough to be easy to find in a parking lot. It can seat six people with tons of leg room, and interior styling is fairly straight forward, although some controls are a little awkward. Performance-wise, it's no luxury sports sedan, but it has enough power to climb up steep Tennessee hills and chug up to freeway speeds without breaking a sweat, and the handling and brakes are top notch. If you're looking for a good deal on a full size sedan, Crown Vics are the way to go:) Pros: Very comfortable, lots of interior/ trunk space, EXTREMELY good value for price Cons: Uses some gas, engine could have more power for its size, some controls oddly placed
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Transporting family
Does recommend this car
by Santa from Salem, Ohio | December 29, 2012
I got better mileage in my 1993 Crown Victoria than I am in this 1997 which was recently tuned up. I now understand why the previous owner sold it to get a better mileage car.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Just getting around
Does not recommend this car
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by Aussie HOLDEN Fan from Australia | September 3, 2011
If this car was in australia i would hate it! but because it is in usa i love it coz it is an ex policecar. Now you are probably confused Well let me explain in australia there is basically 2 car brands HOLDEN and ford (note physically) most people support their faviourate team but in the past few years since Peter Brock died (if you don't know who he is research him!!!) people don't care I suppose it is because he was the best racing car driver in the world thank God he raced for Holden! When I was living in Sydney (I now live in outback NSW) some guy who was driving a ford falcon was bashed after he stopped at the lights and a bloke in a holden commodore hopped out and smashed him =)
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Uses car for Off-roading
Does recommend this car
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by hobbit from new hampshire | November 10, 2009
bought the car from a friend for 4000 dollars in aug 03. the car is perfect,it drives itself! plenty of power and comfort. every time the family wants to take a trip , they choose the crown vic!it had 84000 mi on it when i got it, i have driven it 20000 mi in the last 6 years, just change the oil and filter and go, no problems!best buy for any reason or purpose! i will keep this one forever!
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Having fun
Does recommend this car
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Every year,in June, the meeting of our Caby M. Froman Club is held at Harmony Landing Country Club in Goshen.
It is always such a fun time for us because we get all dressed up, wear our hats and have a wonderful luncheon — a day out with the girls. This year's event was even more fitting for the hats due to the fact that our program of study for this year is thoroughbred horse racing in Kentucky. Our head table was a beautiful array of ladies all dressed in pink and wearing beautiful pink hats.
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wow! thanks ladies feeling the love!! baruch hashem everything is ok. i was induced at 35 weeks for IUGR.
the birthstory! (c&p from israeli parents)
as most of you know, i was very high risk this pregnancy, (my highest risk yet) and from 30 weeks i started being seen every other day (give or take) at the hospital. which got old very fast. after way too many outpatient visits (to the point the entire L&D staff knew me by 1st name, and the gurad started saving me parking spaces..) and too many admissions. they finally decided to deliver me at 35 weeks, told me to come back at 34w6d to deliver!
the day before i was due to go in for induction i wanted to give the kids a fun day (it was hanukah break and i had been in the hospital for most of it) so i took them to see frozen, during the intermission (which i still dont get, but thats another post) i went to the bathroom with the kids, figured, well i might as well go too, since i am here. went, finished, stood up and had a gush of fluid. i figured no need to panic, 1 it was probally urine, and 2 if and only if it was my water breaking, i will have some other sign in the near future,and i was going in in a little over 12 hours for an induction anyways. so we went back to the film, then out for schawarma, then home, and then to a biryhday party. at the party i told a freind what happened, and her and the entire family flipped out at me, telling me how crazy i was and how i needed to get to the hospital ASAP, omri called the hospital and they also said come staright away... so we left the party early, left the kids with my FIL (finally got some help!) and we went in, before the monitor even finished or a dr even saw me, they came in and said they were admiting me. then i got checked and the dr said there was no signs of my water breaking. then she did an u/s and low and behold my AFI dropped from 7 to 3.5 (in 2 days) so apparently something happened.
went up to yoldot (l&d was full....) and waited for the next morning.
monday mornibng (day 2) there was crazy "omes" in L&D and they wouldt take me at 8am like planned, so i went down by myself at 930 and used my great combinot to gain acess to L&D. the dr that usually saw me was in a hurry to go do an amnio (the car was waiting to take the test results) so he appologized but told me the head of l&D would check me out when he was done with an emergency in miun nashim... so i waited and waited and at 1130 the dr saw me, did a quick u/s just to check on AFI, didnt even bother measuring, he said there wasnt enough to measure... and sent me into the delivery room. (12 noon day 2), they started pitocin, and i was barely having any contractions, had a nice reflexology massage, but no labor. at 6pm the bag of pitocin was empty, they came in shut everything off told me to rest the night and they would start again in the morning! i had a huge meltdown, didnt want omri to leave me ect. lots of tears.... in the end stayed in the delivery room, and went to sleep.
8am tuesday (day 3) i had 4 contractions on my own, so they checked me, and i had progressed from 1 to 2 cm still 30% effaced. so they started pitocin up again. and again had no real labor contractions, got another reflexology massage, and at 2pm, no change, they came in, wanted to let me go 2 more hours then shut off till the following morning, to at which point omri said "hey i am paying a babysitter daily for this, and i cant keep this up do something today" so they agreed to stop the pitocin and let me rest the afternoon and give me a double baloon that night. omri went home borught the kids to see me, took them back and he came back that night to see me with a freind. my spirits were refreshed and i was ready to get this over with.
wednesday (day 4) i woke up feeling great, then i went to the bathroom and the balloon still hadnt fallen out. at this point i was broken again, 2x pitocin and the balloon faled, at this point i was really fearing c/s since my body was just failing at everything. at 645 am they removed the baloon and started pitocin. at 10am i started reading tehilim, and had to stop b./c of pain from labor contractions! so at 1030 i asked for an epi, they checked me and i was only 3cm! and 50% effaced so they declined my request for an epi, at 11 i asked a nurse to come in and she said the anestesiologist was on his way! 1130 got the epi and they broke my water (just tore the bag since no water came out) and shut off teh pitocin. contractions faded away (but it was a good thing since the epi was only on my left side!) at 1200 they came back in, fixed the epi and turned the pitocin back on. the head of delivery came in all pissed off, since he didnt want to give me the epi and was afraid it would stall labor and i would need a c/s. i told him dont worry as soon as the epi fully works and you give me pitocin i will have this baby out in a flash!
at 1230 the midwife checked me and i was 5cm, at 1 she came back in and i was 7, at 115 she checked and i was almost at 10, so she said she was staying with us. and Tagel was born at 128!! pain free :)
she was born at 35w1d, weight 1.645 kilos and 41 cm (3 pounds 9oz, 16 in)
she had a (thank god) uneventful 13 day NICU stay with amazing staff, and came home the original induction date 12/17 (when i would have been 37 weeks!)
she is now 2.070 kilos! and growing...
thanks for all the love!!
Avishag ('07) IUGR, Oren ('08), Hila ('10), Yahel ('11) IUGR/FTT, Tagel ('13) IUGR/preemie Adele ('15) IUGR and #7 due Dec 2016


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First, let me state that I would like to see traditional brick and mortar stores stay around. I enjoy going in, kicking the tires, maybe seeing a new item I was unaware of, and seeing if the staff can provide some additional knowledge regarding a product. However, looking at Best Buy's recent and past financials and knowing its tremendous downside hurdles, I still cannot imagine the founder and other investors pooling good money to pile on the bad. Let me explain why?
1. Decreasing sales in all areas except online. Yes, online went up, but does not provide a large amount of Best Buys profits and not enough to offset their store losses.
2. Significant decrease in cash flow (this one is huge).
3. Higher fixed employee, structure, and training costs. Amazon does not need to train their employees on every product they sell. There turnover is also considerably lower then Best Buy's so Best Buy needs to spend those training dollars over and over.
4. Something that has not been brought up in any analysis that I have seen, but is a HUGE cost to Best Buy is a combination of both customer and employee theft. I know a former Best Buy store manager and he said their theft rate in the few stores he managed (at different times) was "outrageous" with the employees contributing a significant portion to the problem. Given, he has not worked there for a few years, so maybe this has improved and he did say that most employees at BBY are good, honest, hard working people. However, poor laws in most states for what is considered petty theft leaves little downside for large theft rings and individuals to target brick and mortar stores like Best Buy. Online stores that have centralized warehouses, modern robotics, and automated inventory control systems like Amazon have significantly lower theft rates from their employees and no customers walking in and then walking out without paying.
5. Advertising expenses. Who do you think pays more for advertising their products...Best Buy running weekly ads in papers, ads on TV, occasional radio ads, as well as online advertising or a company like Amazon that occassionally runs a TV ad with the rest showing up in search results or customers going straight to their online store from a smart phone app?
6. We are all aware of the show rooming situation. Put best, let the brick and mortar stores pay for the big buildings, fancy advertising, employee training, displays, and theft so customers can walk in, ask questions, see the items they wish to purchase, and then do a search, many while in the store, to complete it online with another vendor.
Here is where I see Best Buy in three years: Many of their stores are closed keeping open only the profitable stores, more sales online (Egghead did something like this), and a significant drop in valuation and profits.
If I am Schultz I am finding a way to release the value of my current shares, maybe suggesting I am going to bid for the company and sell as many shares as I can while the stock goes up and then invest in a company with growing profits, margins, and cash flows in an emerging or growing market segment. Or, I wait a little longer, let my offer expire, watch shares plunge (yes, his shares as well), see their debt cost go up as their cash flow declines, and then sweep in with a much lower offer when BBY becomes desperate.
Mr. Schultz is a smart man and a businessman first. Maybe he has become too emotionally attached to the company he founded to see that buying it at a premium and piling on additional debt, like often happens with leveraged buyouts, will not make Best Buy more profitable or him any richer.
Bottom line, many people are long, hoping for a pop if a buyout occurs. If it does not, the stock tanks. The shorts are hoping a buyout does not occur and they make money when the stock tanks. If Schultz and his partners simply ask for more time to consider the purchase, the stock still tanks. The stock should not be held at this point as a long term investment as it has become a spec stock and is not being bought or sold based on current earnings, trends, or cash flow. If I owned the stock now at a profit I would take some or all off the table instead of risking losing all my gains and then taking a loss.
Sentiment: Strong Sell


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Recipe: Lickety-Split Lemon Cream Icing
Lemon Cream Pie Cupcakes, we really wanted to highlight it because of it's simplistic nature. It's sweet and tart and comes together before you could even open a cookbook or Google another option. Aside from standard baked goods, don't be afraid to use it as a drizzle over your morning french toast or waffles! Lickety-Split Lemon Cream Icing Yields 1 cup icing or enough for 12 cupcakes/scones 2 3/4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 cups confectioner's sugar Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in lemon juice and zest and stir to combine. Pour in powdered sugar and continue stirring over low heat. It should take 30 seconds to come together as a pourable icing, if you'd like something thicker, continue to stir and heat it — thinner, add a little more lemon juice or melted butter. This icing forms a perfect top crust that hardens over, so be ready to ice as soon as things come together. Don't make this while your cupcakes are in the oven; start when things have come out and are already cool. Related: Recipe: Classic Buttercream Frosting (Image: Sarah Rae Trover)