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Layoffs at my company, would like parcel tax solution
Original post made by Steph, Castlewood, on Mar 13, 2009
Since this is a pharmaceutical company this industry is important to the health and safety of the entire community. I would like to propose a parcel tax to save the jobs, and ask everyone to wear turquoise next Thursday to show their support. Even if you don't think you should have to pay to save my job, I would like your children to wear the colors to support our industry. If you don't agree, this must mean you want people to suffer because you don't support saving pharmaceutical jobs by paying out of your pocket.
Thanks for your support!
Comments (37)
a resident of Stoneridge Park
on Mar 13, 2009 at 7:26 pm
a resident of Del Prado
on Mar 13, 2009 at 7:33 pm
If you have any children at your work then I will support you becasue it's ABOUT THE CHILDREN.
a resident of Castlewood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Actually it is a pharmaceutical company, so it is about everyone - children, elderly and everyone in between. I appreciate your support and you doing your duty to save my job!
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Mar 13, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I won't support a parcel tax unless you are willing to give concessions like a 25% cut in pay!
a resident of Castlewood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I was kind of hoping people would support the parcel tax unconditionally to save my job. If they don't support it unconditionally, I assume that means they don't support the pharmaceutical industry or value any of the employees in that industry.
a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Mar 13, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I do not support the pharmaceutical industry or value any of the employees in that industry. Profit mongers have hurt the rest of us for far too long. Let them go under and let the others lower their prices.
Then I will have more money to give to the school district, which I actually care about. What were PUSDs profits last year anyway?
a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Mar 13, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Only if your company take Casey off our necks.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 8:41 pm
You are obviously a mean spirited scalawag. How dare you be concerned for your own well-being? Don't you know that others are in line ahead of you for handouts?
a resident of Civic Square
on Mar 13, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Seriously? While I appreciate the sarcasm, you are so far past missing the point.
So in the pharmaceutical industry you are profit oriented, receive benefits, bonus, 401K, and produce a product.
Schools shape our kids who are the future of our community, buy our benefits out of our salaries, no bonus or 401K EVER available. They sell gift wrap and cookie dough to raise money for heaven's sake.......
Apples and Oranges..........nice try though.
a resident of Castlewood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 9:32 pm
We in the pharmaceutical industry are often at the mercy of the funding of the federal and state government from grants based on where they want to put their focus. With federal and state budgets in crisis, much of our funding has been cut for the time being, one of the causes of the coming layoffs.
And without our products, people across the world would be sick and dying . Our product also protect the same children you are seeking to protect - apples and apples.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Mar 13, 2009 at 9:48 pm
No 401k, that's right. They have 403b's. Public employees also receive benefits and retirement plans.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Mar 13, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Steph - Wonderfully said!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 10:26 pm
But are you doing such noble work that you consider yourselves volunteers even though you are paid?
a resident of Castlewood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 11:03 pm
No I do not consider myself a volunteer, I am paid based on the work that I do, the Ph.D education that I have and the capability to deliver productive results. Although the overtime I typically work each week is on a "volunteer" basis since I am not paid for that time. And the work I bring home with me on some weeknights or weekends is also not paid. But that is something I knew going into the job, as is true for most salary positions, my pharmaceutical colleagues, teachers and many other professions included.
I don't mean to draw conclusions that you did not intend but I was not quite sure what you meant by your comment. Were you suggesting that teachers consider themselves volunteers and that they wouldn't mind giving up their salaries?
While I am not for the parcel tax for the schools, I do think that teachers should be paid. And I understand that the parcel tax is about more than teachers' jobs and salaries (though those are some of the issues). Unfortunately that is the spin that has been put on it.
And the parcel tax I would like to see related to the upcoming layoffs at my company within the pharmaceutical industry are also about more than layoffs and saving my job. It is also about reducing the costs of drugs to everyone, including the many who have trouble affording their necessary prescriptions.
I have no doubt that if there were any way I could have a parcel tax such as this brought to a ballot, there is no way anyone would support it if it were only for the purpose of saving my job (and those of my colleagues). And I cannot fault you for that. And although it is about more than jobs, I also assume (maybe incorrectly though) you would appreciate an honest look into other potential solutions to make cuts and save these potential job losses. Lastly I would also assume you would expect that my company agree that even with additional funds, many sacrifices (even ones that aren't ideal but would still allow us to get by) would still be required on their part for their mismanagement, rather than putting the burden on the community who did not force their mismanagement. Those are the guidelines I would propose for my desired parcel tax, of course only after all other options have been exhausted.
I am sure that the company will have to answer to that (whether all other options have been exhausted) when making the upcoming layoffs. Some things seems like they could cut budget but taken individually are not significant enough to make an effect (things like reducing advertising and mailing, office supplies used, watering the landscape 20 minutes less per week, turning off 5 extra lights, etc). But pool the effects of 100 small sacrifices and the cost effects have true potential.
I hope that my management, and the Pleasanton School District, both see this.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 13, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Your posts are hysterical! If you wind up being laid off, take up writing.
Thanks so much for sharing. So very sorry to hear there will be layoffs at your firm.
Just Say NO to G!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 12:07 am
Would you be willing to free up the patents that your companies hold? You know, those patents are very lucrative, generates billions of dollars in profits, costs lots of money for us to buy them.
Or perhaps your research haven't found the next magical drug yet, so maybe that's why your company bought another one to increase its drug inventories, talents, and patents.
a resident of Del Prado
on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:16 am
"Touche !" Great posting!!! Just so that I understand, your company actually had to make difficult decisions to cut expenses to meet its budget given your new organizational change. Wow. An organization that actually manages to budget. What a concept. Our State government (as well as at the Fed level) and public school officials should take notice of this concept with would be a first for them.
I am with you! Vote NO for the parcel tax for our public schools!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 11:31 am
This is my third post of this information, so don't reread it if you've already seen it. And Steph, thank you for your post; it's an important perspective on what is happening beyond the four walls of PUSD.
Steve made a point about giving decent wages and feeling the recent PUSD raises were in line. I wanted to get to the bottom of that. Using the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (San Francisco) and a person more knowledgeable than me, here is the comparison. Link to data is Web Link
2005-06 PUSD gave 4.6%; CPI was 3.9 (June '05-Jun '06)
2006-07 5.73% v 2.6%
2007-08 4.1% v 4.1%
2008-09 -3% for the last six months of 2008 (just an FYI)
That's 3.83% higher than the CPI for the period 2005-2008 (ending in June 2008). Using $100 million for the budget for salaries, that's a difference of $3.83 million . . . dangerously close to the amount requested in the parcel tax. This also does not include the step and column raises that occur each year, nor the stipends for education, etc. It appears that decent raises could have been given and still money could have been put in the bank.
And what was put in the bank? Districts have a line item in their budgets titled Designated for Economic Uncertainties. San Ramon has $6.9 million; Livermore has $4.5 million (cited from their First Interim Reports). And Pleasanton . . . it's zero. That, I think, is mismanagement.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 11:54 am
Let's consider what a business would do in this situation:
If management was having a hard time making the budget and went to the board of directors asking them to ask the investors for more money, the question from the board would be "Is this a one-time problem what will fix itself shortly?" If it were, the investors might give more money. If this were not the case, the board would insist that management look at things differently, by cutting costs and restructuring, as a cash infusion would not solve their problem.
In the case of the school district, management knows that the extra cash, painfully extracted from the investors, will not fix the problem. The problem is the management team is more interested in their jobs than they are of the stability of the institution.
Another problem we have at the district is trying to keep cash reserves for bad times. These reserves have been getting smaller and smaller. There is no incentive to increase them now, as the unions will claim that if there are reserves, it belongs to the union members. Every time the school board talked about increasing the reserves, the union reps came in and argued against it. The union members are now paying the price for only looking at the short-term. When times were good, our district gave raises higher than the CPI unlike San Ramon, which kept them in reserves. That is why San Ramon has a decent reserve account; they did not overspend when times were good.
If we are to fix the structural problem, we have to change the way we do business. As Albert Einstein said, "Doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results is stupidity."
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Just so you know San Ramon ALREADY has a parcel tax in place that expires this year . . .and they are trying to renew it!!!!!! Their tax was to balance their budget BEFORE this economic crisis, PUSD is trying to make up for the short fall of the state NOT from the lack of ability to balance their budget!
Sham on you Steph and all that agree for comparing a profit driven industry to public education . . .I hope your children (now or future) do not need the services that PUSD currently provides above and beyond any other district in the area!!
Teacher are not asking for you to vote for this tax to save their jobs. They are looking to have programs upheld that test scores have proven to be effective!! California is currently rank 50th for education yet both Foothill and Amador rank in the top 100 schools in the nation. I'd have to say they must be doing something right.
It's funny how you ALL hide behind your computers BUT don't come to any board meetings to voice your opinions/concerns! I know a lot of you have said you feel out numbered and don't want you neighbors to be upset with you BUT if you think you are so right then why would you care . . .could that be because you know you are benefitting through you home values?!?!?! I only mention that because many comments seem to be about individual benefits, although you have used some pretty funny comparisons about how your job benefits the masses -love it:)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Proud Parent: Here is the language for the prior San Ramon tax: To retain high quality teachers, keep smaller class sizes, keep school libraries open, keep counselors, and keep elementary instrumental music programs, shall the San Ramon Valley Unified School District levy an annual tax of $90 per taxable parcel for five years only, beginning July 1, 2004, with independent annual audits and a complete exemption for parcels owned and occupied by persons 65 years of age or over?
It doesn't say to balance the budget. Nor does the new one, nor does Pleasanton's. I'm not arguing in favor of San Ramon's tax, but at least they put money aside. Pleasanton was irresponsible leading up to the state crisis. They HAD the money to put aside and actively CHOSE to do nothing.
Every argument for this tax is about losing jobs. The program IS jobs, it's the only way CSR works.
California is low in the amount of state funding provided on average, and Foothill and Amador (kudos) rank well in one measure of the nation's schools, but Pleasanton has higher per student funding (higher than San Ramon for example) compared to some.
You cannot argue about anonymity when you, too, are signed in anonymously. Many (can't speak for all) have found ways to contact Board members, talk with staff, and have attended the meetings. These events are packed with teachers and parents who were emotional and rude, at best, to those in opposition. If we have great schools and great schools mean great home values, how is it that Pleasanton home values have dropped? It is impossible to believe that $1,000 in taxes over four years will buy me thousands in returned house value. It's an intelligent community, if they thought it was true, we'd pitch in that much and probably a lot more.
And really, anyone who works and pays taxes contributes to the tax base that "benefits the masses." I'm guessing that many in Pleasanton are in the top 20% of earners who pay something like 90% of the taxes collected in this country. I can get that data if you need it.
Also like many on these blogs (for or against), I'm not heartless, but I will not reward the district's spending spree with my yes vote or money. As has been said, they can make some serious changes and get back to me.
a resident of Southeast Pleasanton
on Mar 14, 2009 at 3:43 pm
You may think some (even you) are hiding behind a computer but go ahead. Who cares...really? Think about it. What happens @ the ballot box is what matters. Won't change the fact that many are voting NO PARCEL TAX . And stop calling SHAME to people who hold a different opinion and will be voting differently than you "proud parent" There is no SHAME w/the comparison drawn by poster Step. And oh..."profit driven industry" Like that's a dirty word??? The big bad pahrma industry? Yes it does indeed benefit the masses. The fact that you even question that is "funny" to me. Remember that the next time anyone you love benefits from their work. I work in the health care industry as an advanced degree professional and I think it "funny" that some people just don't get how jobs OUTSIDE of teaching "benefits the masses -love it:)" In this economy, the teacher is NOT the golden cow regardless of the children, yours or mine. "Proud parent" live up to "proud" and provide your children with any of the losses you feel they will be subjected to. I had to do that 13yrs ago when my 2nd grader (now 22) had a horrible teacher. I worked with my daughter EVERY night M-F, without fail after dinner until bedtime filling in all the gaps on reading, math, spelling, science etc. I worked too so yes it was exhausting and I was glad to see the year end. Honestly, posts like proud parent need to drop the adjective "proud" and just stick w/ the word parent. Steph: have no shame!
a resident of Downtown
on Mar 14, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Wow Steph, you are really brilliant. My investments are down from last year and I want another vacation so can I have a parcel tax too? Why should I have to suffer without a raise and while you are at it how about a $1,000 per month car allowance even though I live where I work? Not one administrator or teacher has taken a significant cut in pay, most of them have had raises. And they think I am stupid enough to vote for a parcel tax. I don't bother going to the meetings because I have no use for people who only want to waste my time. My mind is made up and my vote is NO. But can I please have a personal parcel tax anyway? That tropical vacation looks real good after all of this rain. I have done as much to earn it as Casey, and I have billed the taxpayers even less.
a resident of Fairlands Elementary School
on Mar 14, 2009 at 7:55 pm
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a resident of Apperson Ridge
on Mar 14, 2009 at 8:05 pm
How many of your neighbors up there in Castlewood are in education? Seems like you are kinda bitter and want to take it out on the little people. Perhaps a bit of stability is a trade off for those in education? They certainly don't get to take part in the "highs" of the economy.
a resident of Avignon
on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:11 pm
You are all nutso. Teachers get paid crap. That's why I would never do it and very likely why you don't either. How many of you truly followed your dreams when you chose a career? Most of you followed the money.
Now the money is going away and you go after the little guys. Why don't you ask Micky D's to lower the price on McNuggets and pay the servers even less. I mean, they probably don't work nearly as hard as you do.
Teachers live paycheck to paycheck and provide a vital service. I don't care what is cut but you can not cut the pay of these teachers. If that means mass layoffs and putting 50 of your spoiled little Iphone loving brats in one classroom go for it!
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I'm retiring in 2 years from a job I had for 30 years. My 401K is now 40% of what it was last year and I may have to work another 10 years to make up for those losses.
Can I get a parcel tax bailout too?
a resident of Castlewood
on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I don't know how many of them are in education. And I would not call educators "the little people." Following college and before my PhD, I taught for one year in the inner city in Atlanta (where a parcel tax is unheard of - for education, pharmaceuticals, or otherwise) from 2001-2002. I was paid, less than Pleasanton teachers since the cost of living is much less in Atlanta than it is in Pleasanton, but I was paid at a rate that would put my salary in a lower bracket compared to the local averages than Pleasanton teachers are.
So I have been in the shoes of the educators (I even had to pay for my own printing and fill shifts as a yard duty) and I am not bitter towards them, nor would I call them little people.
The average salary of Pleasanton teachers is no less than the average salary of many other hard working Pleasanton residents who also do jobs that many of us take for granted that also afford them little stability. We may live in an affluent community but that doesn't mean "middle class" means living comfortably for anyone - educators, secretaries at my work, lab techs, sales people, etc.
a resident of Southeast Pleasanton
on Mar 14, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Looks like "Just a thought" is into class warfare in little 'ole Plesanton. Want to punish "Big bad Castlewood" people? Are you trying to create divisions here or are you just "bitter"??
I don't know any teachers in Castlewood but I do know a clerk who work in the front office @ one of the schools who lives there. Does that count since she is part of the PUSD? But don't get me wrong, I am very glad she and her family do. I for one am not bitter.
Hmmmmm, are there two "Plesantons" here? The Castlewood people and the "little people" who did not get to take part in the "highs" of the economy. I work in health care and neither did I so I guess that makes me a "little people" too. But I for one am very happy about ALL the rich people in Castlewood, those in Ruby Hill too!. And I am sincere about that.
Stability? AKA as a state of continuance without change? Don't think that is possible in these economic times, but maybe for some of you who voted for change....well, there is always hope!
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Appreciate some of the more detailed postings, as so many arguments are binary (e.g. support school parcel tax OR you don't like kids; support pharmeceutical companies OR you don't support health and safety).
I will support the school parcel tax, as great Pleasanton schools assure stable property values, educate children who will be our future leaders, and local control of local tax money is not subject to State take-aways. Still, I recognize that the $233 proposed tax won't meet the whole budget gap, so I personally support the PUSD funding reading specialists instead of travel for away sports games, etc.
As for pharmecutical companies, I personally support the President's budget increases to the National Institutes of Health to promote research in areas that drug companies have not determioned are profitable, so do not research in those areas. Would also like to see the USA ban direct advertising to consumers about drugs (like the bans in Europe and Canada) as drug companies in the USA currently spend just as much money each year on direct to consumer advertising as they do on research and development.
Dave W.
Pleasanton Valley resident
a resident of Downtown
on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:19 pm
There isn't any class warfare in "little ole Pleasanton" but it is definately a polarized community. There's the people in the "bottoms" who struggle and the people in Golden Rubywood Ranch who, well you know what you do.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Mar 14, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Dave W wrote: "as great Pleasanton schools assure stable property values"
Actually, if you read up on studies regarding property values and school quality, the schools don't keep property values stable, it is that higher quality is directly correlated with higher property values where all else is equal. So if property values are going down because of other factors, the only thing higher school quality will guarantee is a higher property value relative to other communities with similar home inventory, etc.
Dave W also wrote: "so I personally support the PUSD funding reading specialists instead of travel for away sports games, etc."
I've gotten the sense on these blogs since January that CSR and the reading specialists are the most important programs that PUSD can try to save. But with the way the parcel tax initiative is written, those programs aren't guaranteed to be run as they currently are.
a resident of Foothill Farms
on Mar 15, 2009 at 1:25 am
Disagree w/B: Would do consider doing us the honor in spearheading the opposition against this senseless parcel tax and perhaps get your arguments onto the ballot?
I've been out talking to neighbors and most people in my neighborhood are against this tax. I think we'll have enough support to defeat it but we would benefit from your leadership.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 15, 2009 at 3:09 pm
KGB, There is an organized effort and I am contributing. At this point I don't think I can spearhead, but appreciate that you would ask. I would like to see an argument on the no side placed in the ballot. I'll get lambasted for this yet again, but I can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com (and you can send from an alias if you prefer). If you wish, I can forward your information to those I'm in contact with.
a resident of Del Prado
on Mar 20, 2009 at 8:51 am
Appropriate and funny analogy. While we all love to help everyone, "if the money ain't there, the money ain't there." We have to face economic reality. Until we fix the state budget process which causes school budget swings, everything else is a temporary band-aid which will never solve the problem. If we want stable funding for education, lobby for fixing the process, not for a one-time temporary fix called a parcel tax, especially in these difficult times.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Mar 20, 2009 at 9:50 am
I would agree that the time for reform is now. But not just at the state level! Let's start something really big right here in Pleasanton.
This is a perfect opportunity for the district to take a stand with the union for major changes. Why do we continue putting up with the system of tenure? It doesn't exit in other professions, so why tolerate it?
Take a stand to get rid of it here locally and a trend would start all over the country. What will the union call for? Well, a strike probably. So what?! Let them.
Due to budget cuts all over the state there are going to be plenty of young, terrific teachers unemployed all over the state simply as a matter of lack of tenure. Pleasanton is a great community and pays well comparatively. You don't think they would be lining up to apply for jobs here? I bet they would.
Love our teachers! (well most)
Despise tenure!
Pleasanton tenure revolt now!
a resident of Birdland
on Mar 21, 2009 at 9:11 pm
People are losing their jobs. People are losing their homes. Yes, here in beautiful, wonderful Pleasanton.
Will the school district give up 4% of their salaries and save every job, or will they cut out the bottom 20% of their work force and maintain status quo for the "tenured" and administrative staff?
Go ahead PUSD, use the children as your defense for not taking a nominal pay cut to save your fellow employee's job? You chose your profession. You chose your lifestyle. And this makes you immune to the current ecomonic climate?
Shame on you teachers, and shame on your union.
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text: At Boston Dec. 19th, 7:30 PM TV 20 Detroit, ESPN Is this a preview of the EC Finals? It very well could be. "The Big Three" are well known for their offensive prowess, however, Boston is leading the NBA in points allowed (87) and opponents FG% (41%). Ray Allen is expected back to play in this game.


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text: My question is exactly that; when do I inspect and how often? I have been overly curious at times and have opened the hive up to look inside sometimes 4 times in a week. The bees dont seem to be disturbed because they just continue to work. When I am just looking down upon them I dont smoke them so I dont freak them out or anything. I smoke them sometimes when I pull frames out. Am I doing anything wrong?


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(Aug. 7, 2009)--Faculty proposals for fall 2009 Core Values Initiative programs are being accepted now through the offices of the deans and should be submitted for review to Debra Jamison in the Office of the Provost. The deadline for funding consideration for fall 2009 programs is Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Under the leadership of UTSA Provost John Frederick, the Core Values Initiative began last spring as a way to foster UTSA's core values of integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation.
The initiative was created following the development of UTSA's 10-year strategic plan, "A Shared Vision: UTSA 2016," which includes new mission and vision statements to guide UTSA's future.
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Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has credited the club's psychologist, Steve Peters, with helping him on and off the field.
Newcastle United have reportedly made Leicester City's Tom Lawrence a top target as they look to strengthen their squad for their Premier League return.
The future of Joe Hart remains uncertain after the England international confirmed he would not be returning to Torino following his season-long loan.
Premier League new boys, Newcastle United, are said to be keen on Hull City's highly rated winger Kamil Grosicki.
It will prove to be a summer of intrigue for Wayne Rooney, but the forward said he has a good idea of what he wants to do.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero are expected to remain with the club.
Manchester United's midfield stalwart Michael Carrick has signed a one year extension to his contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2018.
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia has signed a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2019, with an option to extend that by a further 12 months.
Unsurprisingly, the future of Jordan Pickford has been afforded a lot of column inches recently with West Ham being the latest club linked to the Sunderland stopper.
Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela has hit back at Eintracht Frankfurt after he was suspended and fined by the club for getting a tattoo against the wishes of coach Niko Kovac.
Mino Raiola, the agent of Zlatan Ibrahimović, insists the Swedish superstar is still attracting a lot of interest despite being currently sidelined by a serious knee injury.
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you know i wonder if one can have TOO MANY firearms for survival purposes?
say some kind of DISASTER hits.
you have only got say 5 min to get the hell on the trail out of dodge!
your mode of transport has only enough space for TWO long arms and one pistol and their mags, ammo and extras ( think like horse-back/ATV or your going to have to hump them)
that is going to add up to about one rifle, one pistol and one shotgun. you can do two rifles or two sscatterguns --your going to have to explain why though.
now you don't know what is coming zombies, alien invaders , crazed criminals and gangs from the inner city.
you may have to forage if there is anything left to forage
you may have to fight small groups of bad guys. you don't have any idea as to how long this is going to go on or if there will be any re-supply possible in the near or far future.
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I helped on a few cutouts this summer, starting with one in my own house. I have been studying via youtube, and working with two friends of mine. I think I am hooked on beekeeping now. I just bought a pile of used boxes and all equipment from craigslist. With that came enough new boxes to start 3 or 4 hives. Included are mant frames with old wax. I plan to melt and filter what I can, and reuse the frames. I have a few NUC bait boxes that I will set out early next spring, and hope to capture my first colony.
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Hi everyone,
I have about a pound of beeswax and was wondering if I placed some in a hive will it help the bees build comb faster, since they don't have to eat honey to make the wax?
Hi everyone,
I have about a pound of beeswax and was wondering if I placed some in a hive will it help the bees build comb faster, since they don't have to eat honey to make the wax?
They will indeed use a token amount of it sometimes, but not enough to make much difference. If the wax is thin expensive foundation, they seem to use a lot more of it than if is a chunk that is harder to work. One thing to remember is that bees of a certain stage of developement automatically produce wax whether festooned or not.
After crush and strain, I leave the gooey wax out for the girls. They make off with every drop of honey, but always leave all the wax behind. I can't get the wax cleaner no matter how much work I do. I'm with Vance G, not going to make a difference.
According to the biology of the bee, they produce the wax in glands that they use on the combs.
I don't think they have the capability to rework wax from one source and carry it to another location. Most other components of the hive, propolis, nectar, and pollen is carried on either the leg baskets or the honey gut. I have not seen a way for them to transport wax.
They can rework it a little, but I'm not sure if they could build cells with it. They will reuse wax to cap honey.
Mine reuse burr comb ALWAYS !! I just put it on the bottom board and it's gone within a few hours.
[QUOTE=throrope;893620]After crush and strain, I leave the gooey wax out for the girls. They make off with every drop of honey
It is a very efficient way to spread AFB ( and more) to as many hives as possible - not recommended!
If you are feeding back to your own uninfected hives, why the AFB concern? I understand if it is an unknown source, but knowing the source as your own, why a concern?
I put the remnants of my crush and strains out for the girls to finish off...though I know the source of all my honey and wax. The girls pick this honey so clean, yet leave 99% of the wax behind. They leave the wax so clean even the ants aren't interested. (Nor are the bees!) Bottom line, I don't think the wax donation helps them a bit.
"If you are feeding back to your own uninfected hives, why the AFB concern? I understand if it is an unknown source, but knowing the source as your own, why a concern? "
Are you sure there are no other bees withing flying distance attracted to your offering? I would not take the risk.
max2...I am obviously missing some dumb and obvious thing....If I am feeding MY hives, MY cappings and crush remnants (within about 10 feet of my own hives), what am I missing? I never thought of AFB like herpes, spread by sharing the wrong parts...but again, I am a new bee dummy. Please share. Thanks.
Thanks everyone. It seems that if you put out wax cappings and the girls leave the wax, there is probably no great benefit to adding wax to help them build comb faster.
I watched my bees tear up comb last year and store it in gaps and spaces int eh hive. they then took it and rebuilt the comb with it. I watched them do this several times over when the comb was not just right for them. This was recently made comb as well so the wax was still soft. they would not touch wax I gave them to see if they would use it as well. My bees tore up frame after frame of comb to remove the fishing line I had used for the foundation sheet. eventually they got every line out of 20 frames. Rebuilt comes from sagging foundation etc. So I got to see this time and time again and I have little doubt that they did reuse wax that they chose to set aside. But just what made them choose what wax to reuse and what wax not to I don't know. I am interested in seeing if they continue to do this reworking of the comb this year or if the wax has hardened to the point they will not tear it out.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I have seen them use old wax from brood comb above the inner cover, they used just a little to make burr comb on the tops of frames directly under the hole, they did not carry around the hive.
I use plastic frames and apply a generous coat of wax with a small sponge roller, I belive they will use all I aplied and rework it into comb. It will also help them to accept/work the plastic frames quicker.
we better not let our bees leave the hive they might be visiting the same flowers as the wild bees that might have AFB lol im joking
>Mine reuse burr comb ALWAYS !! I just put it on the bottom board and it's gone within a few hours.
I can put dirt on the bottom board and it will be gone within a few hours too...
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF
I have never observed bees reuse wax, except in one situation, when building queen cells. In fact dipping the grafting frame in wax is a nice insurance for good queen cell walls.
The problem is that you are unlikely to only feed your bees. Other bees will also come to the table. M Bush says that all hives carry some AFB. In Australia it is illegal to feed honey in the open.
If you are 100% sure that your bees don't have AFB or any other disease and you are 100% sure that only your bees will feed from the cappings - no problem. I have simply learned that few things other then taxes and death are a 100% in this world and prvention in this case is very simple.


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A friend of mine in Minnesota has a hive that swarmed in late August. He caught the swarm and put it in an extra deep box with new foundation, but no built up comb.
The flow is done. The frost has hit.
Is there any sense in thinking about combining that swarm back into the original hive at this point?
I could see combining them back together (minus one of the queens) when there was still a flow, but now with no flow, I see no possible benefits of keeping that swarm. Combining the swarm back into the original hive at this point only makes me think of one word: Trouble.
Am I right? Kill off that swarm and put the equipment away and prep the original hive for winter?
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I have looked all over the site, and am pretty good with computers, but I can't find how to upload pics. When I click on the tab for "manage attachments", it opens a empty box. Most sites I have been on use this method for uploading photos, I have looked through some other stuff here on the site, I thought was about uploading photos but it didn't work for me.
I have some egg casing looking things in the tray of my Freeman beetle trap and someone asked to see photos and I have a couple but can't post them and I don't have an account on another website to link from either, any advice is appreciated.


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GG2 This week we take a look at Martin Hüdepohl's step-by-step guide to creating five Badass Lego Guns. There is a simple, pint-sized rubber band shooting marvel, a nine-brick magazine semi-automatic pistol, a fully-automatic submachine gun and two different types of crossbow pistols.
You can see the guns in action below:
Martin covers all the stages needed to complete any of the guns; including the tools and parts you will need and where to get them from. He also discusses how to "cross brace", a technique that allows you to build diagonally with Lego – something that was not possible with older bricks. Also covered is how to create Lego models on a computer, using a range of different programs.
Each model has a "How it Works" page and a list of materials needed, with clear, detailed diagrams showing how to complete each of the steps to successfully finish each gun. The whole process of actually assembling the pieces is pretty straightforward, and once complete, Hüdepohl runs through how to load and fire the guns.
The book's suitable for all ages, but the guns are pretty powerful, so we recommend adult supervision.
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Just received our third W510 and we have the BSOD issue on all of them.
This apprears to be secondary to the Qualcomm Gobi 2000 adapter and the frimware not being compatable with Windows 7. Apparently if you have Verizon as the wireless you are OK but with the cingular SIM card, it doesnt recognize the ATT software to load the card. Then you get the BSOD. This is probably is fixable but tech support was not helpful.
W510 BSOD - same issue. Worked in Safe Mode, worked with wireless switched off - when switched on, BSOD came and auto-restarted back to BSOD. Loaded recovery discs obtained from Lenovo - BSOD came during final 'customization' process. Discussed with Lenovo Supervisor, returned machine to them and they are returning the machine 'repaired' - should arrive tomorrow (Monday). Note on Lenovo help: you should insist on talking to a supervisor.
I had a similar issue with the Gobi card, and the Verizon SIM. Any attempt to use the card caused the BSOD. I resolved it by removing Lenovo's Access Connections software, which I usually do as soon as I get a new Thinkpad anyway.
W510 sent to Lenovo for repairs was returned yesterday. Technician had loaded W7-32bit instead of 64bit - nice one! I re-imaged with 64bit recovery discs and was welcomed by BSOD. Spoke with a Help technician who asked me to re-image from HDD - and the results were BSOD with wireless ON no BSOD with wireless OFF. Also, it took sometime to get the ethernet working (driver inoperable). And during this process after multiple reloads and no ethernet with wireless ON it did not produce BSOD, but when ethernet driver connected the BSOD came on. The same Help technician phoned to enquire of progress. He called the machine in sighting a possible motherboard failure. Note on Lenovo help staff: they give advice but they do not supervise actual repairs, so when one sends a failed machine in for repair it could be returned altered from original specs and still inoperable - as in my case!
Hello, Lenovo!
This is a serious and widespread problem. I spent much of last evening carefully updating all of the drivers and patches on the site and still no joy: If I drop in the sim card -> instant BSOD.
When will there be a fix? We paid for a machine that was advertized to take sim cards. That means it should work.
I had this BSOD problem with w510. I wasted 3 solid days trying to troubleshoot and technical department was no help what so ever. Making things worse I had to pay restokcing pay when I returned W510. But you know what it was well worth it. What a disappointing experience it was and W510 suppose to be top business class laptop?
Lenovo you just lost loyal customer since T40 days
Ok - I can see there definitely seems to be an issue here associated with the WWAN card.
Can we confirm that it is isolated to use of the WWAN function vs normal Wifi being active?
Can everyone confirm BIOS and device driver levels being used? There are a number of variables here - and we need to try to develop a consistent picture out of this discussion so that we can try to recreate the symptoms and escalate to engineering.
Wow. I can't win.
I bought another W510 (but haven't opened it yet) and it happens to be the only FHD one CDW had in stock, the 4319-2QU... which comes with this card.
Has anyone tried just taking the card out and see if the BSOD's go away?
Mark_Lenovo et al,
The W510 I purchased was returned to Lenovo for repairs and there it remains awaiting 'spare part/s since 22 March'- see Georgiajohn (above twice). What I can tell you is that when the wireless switch on side of machine is OFF then no BSOD. When switched ON then BSOD appeared all the time. Note that when I reimaged, the ethernet was not immediately working (fault in driver?) and the wireless switch was ON there was no BSOD but when after several reboots the ethernet worked and with the switch ON then the BSOD appeared almost immediately. In other words it works with either ethernet or wireless but not both. Regarding BIOS: all up to date, no effect. The supervisor at Lenovo had suggested motherboard issues.
I just got my new Lenoo W510 on Thursday, and have spent the rest of the time trying to make the Gobi device read my SIM card without blue-screening. I see where you say to downgrade to version 1.1.80 and it might work; you have this from original disk, but mine came with 1.1.90. Can you send me a link to 1.1.80? I can't find it anywhere on the internet.
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Plays badass 2nd base for the Texas Rangers. Has a new daughter named Rian. He wears short pants and acts like a child. He is sometimes gleeked by his equally sexy teammates.
Ian Kinsler is the hottest 2nd baseman in all of baseball.
Ian Kinsler is better than Dustin Pedroia.
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Discussion in 'Shiny Things' started by EvilGenius, Jan 1, 2009.
I meant to post this, finally got around to it. Very unusual.
We are working on one of the Waco biplanes currently. Complete rebuild of wings,
setting the valves
I believe New Zealand bought Australias Skyhawks and then we leased them back a short time later. Sometime after that, someone realised that we, (Australia), didn't have an aircraft carrier anymore, so "The Fleet Air Arm" was a bit of a joke, so they were eventually retired.
The the aging Mirages were put out to pasture, just as the first Hornets arrived, fitted "for", but not "with" all sorts of advanced...stuff...
Hanging out at the local air patch...
Music provided by Mr Piper, and the A-65 Contenintals...
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LOTS AND LOTS of vintage military PSA type films. Shorts and longer stuff too.
Is this picture a still from a video? The prop looks warped like it would in digital video sometimes
I noticed the same. If it isn't, its leading me to think we may not be able to trust digital photography when used as evidence of anything that is in higher-speed motion. But it has to be a video capture... I've haven't seen a digital camera do this before.
Its an effect of the rolling shutter used in some devices.
Most phone cameras will evidence this.
Here's a neat vid one of my Delta pilots sent me
Since I really don't have much to add but have read every post in the thread, how about a link to Clark Gable's documentary on the 351st Bomb Group?
Part 1: http://vimeo.com/20295011
Part 2: http://vimeo.com/20328500
My dad sent that to me months ago. Piney's link reminded me of it.
The adage - "The camera never lies" has not been true for a very long time.
It was actually a still pic, I took with my cell phone.
Made me look twice, when I saw the finished pic, too.
Very cool video!
The Autumn Air show at Duxford Imperial War Museum, Cambridgeshire UK last show of 2012
Some Arrivals pictured here, For the full show and more aviation click the link
to view in flickr's "Lightroom" use the "Older" tab to work back through the images, comments on flickr welcome
Thanks for looking...
Some Friday arrivals and photo calls, in no particular order'...
Spitfires at Duxford Autumn Airshow 2012 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
FG-1D Corsair KD345/G-FGID by BMrider2012, on Flickr
The Rolls-Royce Spitfire XIX PS853 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
Hunter F.58 G-PSST "Miss Demeanour" by BMrider2012, on Flickr
DSC_8775 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
DSC_8748 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
Hunter F.58 G-PSST "Miss Demeanour" by BMrider2012, on Flickr
SPITFIRE FR14E MV268 J-EJ Duxford Autumn Airshow 2012 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
FG-1D Corsair KD345/G-FGID, TFC, Duxford Autumn Airshow 2012 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
FG-1D Corsair KD345/G-FGID, TFC, Duxford Autumn Airshow 2012 by BMrider2012, on Flickr
This is one of my favourites.
Awesome shots! Thank you so much for sharing.
Who is keeping the F4 Phantom flying? It must cost a fortune.
Thanks for the pictures of the Spitfire FR14E & the Corsair FG1D.....pure airplane porn .....
And 2 awesome airplanes at that
Maybe he meant A-4?
F-4 was in the link, i'd love to let my son see one in full AB
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Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with international channels come as part of this modern apartment. It features a neutrally decorated bedroom with a comfortable double bed and a single sofa bed. Storage space is also provided.
The eco-leather sofa placed in the living room can be converted into a double bed. The appliances needed to prepare tasty meals can be found in the kitchen, while the bathroom contains a shower.
Those looking to visit the Old Town can take a train from Venezia-Mestre Train Station which is a 5-minute walk away. Reachable in 5 minutes by car are the 19th century fortress of Forte Marghera and Parco Catene Park.
Take an evening stroll in the surrounding neighbourhood to find shops, restaurants and bars.
Regras da casaGuests must sign a rental agreement and provide a valid ID during check-in.
During check-out, guests and the host will check together that the apartment is in the same state as it was upon check-in.
Check-out is before 11 a.m.
An extra, midweek supply of fresh sheets and bath towels are available upon request,
A midweek cleaning service is available upon request
A daily cleaning service including bed making and a towel and linen change is available upon request.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
Parking is available. Large passenger cars require a special agreement with the host.
Keep noise to a minimum between 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 8:00 am.
Be respectful of the neighbours.
No smoking.
No pets.
Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to stay alone on the terrace.
A full set of the house rules will be provided during check-in.
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L'appartement est propre, spacieux et tout neuf. Il se trouve a une station de train de Venise centre, 10 minutes de Bus de Venise Centre. Paolo est un hote exceptionnel qui a prepare un guide detaille indiquant les endroits a voir, les differentes options pour se deplacer dans et vers Venise et pleins d'autres informations utiles. Et la cerise sur le gateau, une bouteille de vin est offerte en cadeau de bienvenu!
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We had an incredible time. The Dozzi family were wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and happy with the apartment. The apartment was lovely, spotlessly clean, modern and had been set up very much like a hotel. It's location was perfect as it was in a quiet residential area, very close to amenities and also just a 15 min bus ride to central Venice. I would recommend this apartment to everyone.
Very nice both the appartment and the Paolo's support!
Everything was handled in extremely well.
Apartment was clean and nice and it was easy to find. Paolo was very friendly and he had made a Tourist Guide for all of the guests which would say what to do, how to do, how to avoid dissappointments, bus-routes, boat-routes, whole 9 yards.
We were there with two daughters (8 and 5) and everything went very good. Can warmly welcome this accommodation to everyone who wants to go to Venice or Jesolo Aquapark.
Paolo is really very nice person. He gave us a lot of tipps and answered to all our questions. His flat is in very nice area and it is only 5 minutes to bus station. From there it is 15 minutes until venice. The flat is really clean and comfortable. If we will be in enice again we will stay there again. Thanks Paolo. Dimitri and his family.
Everything was fine! We recomend this apartment and if we come back to Venice, we would love to stay there again! Paolo was so friendly and give us fully attention.
Best, Igor n Frank.
The appartment is pretty new, excellent furnished and very clean. Everything is perfect organized from Paolo. The station from Mestre to reach Venice is in 10 minutes walking distance. It's very easy and takes not more than 40 minutes to reach Venice. We have appreciated our stay and we can higly recommend Paolos appartments to everyone.
This is a very nice, comfortable flat to stay in. We spent 4 nights here in July 2014. Before our arrival, Paolo responded promptly to any questions we had. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival at the flat by Cristina, and were impressed by the cleanliness of the apartment. It is also very modern and spacious. We enjoyed the tranquility of the neighbourhood, after spending the day in bustling Venice. Paolo provides a lot of information about Venice, which is easily reached by bus in 15 minutes. There is good shopping nearby, with a market on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well. We ate one of our most memorable and reasonably-priced meals in Italy (and there were many!) at the Osteria al Diplomatico, a 5-minute walk away, even though we cooked most of our meals in the flat.
Lovely flat close to the railways station. Paolo is an excellent host and had prepared instructions for busses, places to eat and all other information one needs as a visitor. Great thanks!
It was easy to get to the Venice islands by buss. We appreciated the location since it gave us a nice (and genuine) contrast to the more touristic parts of Venice.
We will definitely go back to Venice someday and when we do this is where we will stay. We highly recommend it!
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Attorneys' closing arguments offer very different versions of Thor Frey
BELVIDERE, N.J. - Two very different versions of convicted murderer Thor Frey were presented in Warren County Superior Court Thursday afternoon, as defense and prosecution attorneys put together the facts for the jury retrying him.
Judge Ann R. Bartlett will charge the jury Friday morning, and then Frey's fate will be in the jury's hands.
Defense attorney Michael Priarone spent 72 minutes attacking evidence suggesting Frey took part in the beating and suffocation death of 75- year-old Mary Bostian of Phillipsburg in 2006, as he and Donald O'Grady Jr. stole a safe that Bostian's son had filled with $25,000 in cash and coins.
Frey maintains that he was so drunk when O'Grady took him to Bostian's house that he passed out on the grass and never entered the home.
Priarone took aim at a medallion with a Thor's hammer design that was found by investigators on Bostian's living room floor.
Priarone said the medallion was not the one Frey was seen wearing in a photo a few weeks before the murder, and said the way police found the medallion was "unusual." An investigator from the New Jersey Crime Lab discovered it at about 1:15 p.m., about four hours after a Phillipsburg detective first looked over the crime scene on Aug. 18, 2006.
Priarone asked why, if the medallion fell from Frey's neck, was no chain found on the floor, and why there was "not a speck" of DNA or fiber implicating Frey on it.
Priarone pointed out that throughout a taped statement Frey gave to police after he was arrested on Aug. 24, 2006, he maintained that nothing of his would be found in Bostian's house.
Priarone said the safe was also a "significant" piece of evidence, and tried to show that contrary to some testimony, it was not impossible for one man to move it. Priarone pushed the 140-pound safe about 30 feet across the courtroom floor to the jury box, and red-faced and huffing and puffing, he told jurors, "If a 60-year-old, out-of-shape man can do it, Donald O'Grady, the construction worker, the field hand, can do it."
Priarone said Frey hid out at the Travel Inn Hotel near Wind Gap, Northampton Co., rather than go to police when he realized a murder had been committed "because he's not the smartest guy in the world [and] he had many conflicting thoughts in his mind. So he decides to wait until the investigation is complete."
He said Frey received stolen property and helped O'Grady take the safe away, but he did not commit robbery, "which [legally] means he's got to share the same state of mind as O'Grady." (If Frey is found not guilty of robbery, he can avoid the felony murder charge he was convicted of in 2009.)
Prosecuting attorney Kelly Shelton took 77 minutes to sum up her case against Frey. She began by writing on a large tablet on an easel, dividing into groups the 25 witnesses she and Priarone called to testify since last Thursday. Then she attempted to demonstrate Bostian's death and the safe robbery was a two-man crime.
With a heavy dose of sarcasm, she wondered where Frey got the $800 he gave to his girlfriend, Robin O'Grady, when he returned to their home on Aug. 18, 2006. "There were lots of empty money envelopes in Mary Bostian's room. That's where he Thor Frey got the $800," she said.
She then began to pick apart Frey's taped statement, mockingly reminding the jury that Priarone told them, "Everything he [Frey] said in that statement was true."
Shelton said it was hard to believe O'Grady would take "a drunk who wouldn't be able to help him" commit a robbery, especially since "he could push that safe around all by himself."
She noted Frey claimed he was "barfing in the back yard," but no vomit was found at the crime scene. "The evidence in the real world doesn't support the reality Thor Frey lives in," Shelton said.
As for no DNA or fingerprints in Bostian's home, Shelton asked incredulously, "Did Mary Bostian kill herself?"
Regarding the finding of the medallion with the Thor's hammer design hours after the murder investigation began, she said, "She [Bostian] had a shag carpet! ... I'd describe it as a '70s house. The medallion was there all along. ... If it fell off [Frey's neck], it was because he was in the living room trying to get the safe open."
As for no chain being found, Shelton said, "So what?," noting that chains often are caught in clothing when they break.
Shelton said Frey and O'Grady, who she described as "two peas in a pod," expected to get the combination of the safe from Bostian, not realizing only her son had it. "That led to her death," Shelton said. "Force was used on Mary Bostian because they needed information."
Shelton said when Frey went to live at the Travel Inn Hotel, "he gets a tattoo on his arm with a dead woman's money. ... He showed no concern for Mary Bostian. Mary Bostian is the victim in this case, not Thor Frey."
"Only two people had proceeds from that safe -- Frey and O'Grady," Shelton added.
Thursday's proceedings were interrupted twice by courthouse fire alarms. The first alarm went off at 9:50 a.m., and court employees and trial participants waited outside for about 45 minutes while emergency officials checked the courthouse, but found nothing amiss. There was no explanation from court officials about why the alarm went off.
The second alarm sounded at 1:50 p.m., and the courthouse was cleared again. Employees and visitors stood outside for about 10 minutes before they were allowed back inside.
Bartlett, Shelton and Priarone were working on the wording of the final charges against Frey when the alarms sounded, and the delays added about an hour to the time it took to finish their work.
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{N5} Bright & Spacius Private Room
מספר אנשים מקסימלי3
חדרי שינה1
גודל21 מטר רבוע
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- אינטרנט/ אינטרנט אלחוטי
- מיזוג אוויר
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- מגבות
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|Carrer de Salamanca, 46005 Valencia, ספרד
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|Calendar updated
The bedroom has a lot of natural light, high ceilings and decorated with beautiful moldings and carving and has tile flooring. The charming building's date is from 1934 with a historical range.
We are located in one of the best zones of Valencia. You can reach the main attractions of the City, bars and restaurants just walking. Two blocks from our place you can find a Taxi station and Bus stop.
We have an equipped kitchen for guests with Microwave, Burner, Sink, Skillet, Dishes, etc. Open for 10am to 9pm each day.
All the rooms have access to our Free WiFi.
We offer some services for an extra fee: Breakfast, SURF / SUP / LONGBOARD Classes at any level. English and Spanish classes at any level. Laundry (except august).
כללי הביתNon-smoking rooms
Ask for schedules for availability of inputs and outputs
Respect other guests, feel and behave at home
Relax and enjoy your stay!
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|1 month
|Check-in before
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Excellent! I agree with the previous comments.
Very friendly and helpful. Lily and Dani gave me great tips. Insiders only!
Rooms, bathroom and kitchen were very clean.
Lili and Dani are two great people and super hosts!
We had a very good time and felt like home in our nice room!
The whole apartment is very clean, modern and welcoming.
Thank you Lili and Dani!!
See you next year!
The stay at Dani's & Lili's apartment was really great! The room was like it is on the pictures and everything was very clean and tidy. They both arranged to be there when we arrived at the apartment. They showed us around and gave us some tipps for Valencia. All in all a very nice stay! Only recommendable!
Having just arrived home from travelling through the South of Spain for a few weeks, we are all too happy to share here how wonderfully we started that journey with our stay with Lili and Dani. Not only a very patient couple (our arrival was hours late because of our delayed flight, and they waited for us and welcomed us with ease and cordiality) but also such joyous, helpful and warm people. For us, the most memorable thing of our stay in Valencia is having met with Lili & Dani. But we also felt very welcome in our little studio that was decorated and furnished with impeccable taste,designed to make you feel at home! If you love the pictures of the rooms - well, nothing is exaggerated, it is at least as nice as you see in the photo! Also really comfy is the location of their place: near the park, on walking distance to the old city, and in the middle of nice places to eat very Spanish tapas or to have a nice breakfast. We think we will be back one day...
Great place in a good location. Lili and Dani where very helpfull.
Very friendly staff, room was prettily furitured, hence to the old character of the buildings in that area, the walls and doors were pretty thin, so expect some noises from neighbors:)
The bathroom was shared but very clean.
We would stay again anytime.
We had very nice stay at the apartment! We found the room very comfortable and clean. Lilli and Daniel are very friendly and helpful people. The location of the apartment is great - many restaurants and shops around. It was great stay and we hope to be back soon! :)
Great appartement/rooms. Everything is kept really clean and Lili and Dani are very nice! Keep up the good work :)
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I am surprised that confidence intervals are not optional in predict, I
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dynamic option, and I would like to get the corresponding confidence
interval (which should be widening), are them some code done for this?
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Unlike Ford, which delivered a seemingly endless series of teaser images leading up to an internet reveal of its 2011 Explorer, Chrysler decided instead to unveil its next-generation 2011 Dodge Durango SUV all at once, quietly unveiling its new Dodge SUV on the Chrysler media site, with photos and a smattering of technical details.Last month, we got our first official first glimpse at the next-generation Durango, but we're now able to see the muscular sport-ute in all its glory. Entering its third generation, the Durango looks less boxy, featuring a new take on the Dodge cross-hair grille and a sleeker overall look. Rounded corners, a tall hood line, and a steeply raked windshield aid in keeping the Durango from looking too bulky. The large chrome rims featured on the model shown may signify that we're looking at a top-of-the-line trim package.Link
Personally I really like this new durango. I've always loved the '98 style and the even though my parents own an '06 durango I never liked that style as much as the first generation, but being that my parents are going to be getting new car soon I think this will be added to the driveway.
I like the new grille. Mainly because while it does have chrome on it, its not like how they used to do them with a solid slathering of fake chrome. Its partially body coloured. Much better. And the stance is very good. Very aggressive.
Has a very macho look to it. The rear is going to have to be seen in person first.
I really like it. I'd get the Jeep over it, but this is quite nice. Good job Dodge, keep it up!Anyone else notice the new logo on the steering wheel shot?
----------------------------------------Don't be a craftsman.
I take it thats the new Dodge logo as well?
I love it. That is a good looking 7 passenger crossover. I would get that over the Jeep.
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Looks great
____________________Because it totally worked when Lincoln did it.
I wonder how this will be priced compared to the Grand Cherokee. If they can keep the average price between 25-30 then I may look at one.
I really like it. I'd definitely feel more manly driving that. I can't wait to see the interior. I actually like the new logo, it's simple and not too extravegant.However, anyone else see BMW X5 in the rear end?I don't mean this in any disrespect to the Durango. It's a great SUV. Just curious if anyone else sees it.
-------------------Just buy the car that fits you. There is no such thing as a domestic or foreign car company. I just like what I like, no matter the make.
Looks great in black! The rear seems to have alot going on though. It does look good though!
I like it, but doesn't the profile remind anyone of this?
Maybe a little...but Toyota copied Rams big rig look first.
I think it's handsome, if not a bit underwhelming. However, it still looks a lot like the GC.
mitsuman14:I really like it. I'd definitely feel more manly driving that. I can't wait to see the interior. I actually like the new logo, it's simple and not too extravegant.However, anyone else see BMW X5 in the rear end?I don't mean this in any disrespect to the Durango. It's a great SUV. Just curious if anyone else sees it.No but I see GMC Acadia:


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Practically on the eve of departure for his new job teaching English to oil and gas engineers in Saudi Arabia, Joseph "Jay" Decker reflected on his path to and through the University of St. Thomas Master in Liberal Arts Program with a concentration in international studies.
Growing up in Katy, Texas, Decker always loved history and geography.
"I was curious about the world and had a passion for travel and exploring," Decker remembered.
Undergraduate studies took him to Spain, which sparked his drive to experience more. Upon graduation, he earned certification to teach English internationally and then spent three years performing that job in rural Japan.
"It was an awesome experience for multiple reasons," Decker said. "Because it was rural Japan, I was exposed to very traditional culture. And because they promoted me to be a traveling manager, I saw different parts of the country."
Though the experience fed his desire to keep moving, he also felt a tug to reconnect with his family and enhance his career with a master's degree. He returned to Houston, spoke with some professors from UST's International Studies Department and began considering a career in diplomacy with the State Department, which gave way to thoughts of international business.
"With the MLA program I learned about social entrepreneurship and ethical business development instead of just business management," Decker said. "Professor Rogelio Garcia-Contreras was a powerful influence in this area. Dr. Hans Stockton gave me better insight into the international markets, particularly East Asia, where I would like to work one day."
While pursing his MLA for two years, Decker taught full-time at an ELS school not far from the UST campus. Work-study-life balance was a challenge.
"It was hard. I had a lot of late nights, but I seem to have benefitted from exposure to the Japanese work ethic for discipline and time management. It's as if having a lot on my plate actually helps me now to get things done faster and not procrastinate."
Regardless, Decker is in no rush to make a firm career commitment. The MLA he earned in December 2012 widens his career choices and is the reason he was awarded his new contract in the Middle East. At present, he is considering a future that would plant him knee deep in academic learning again.
"I like sharing knowledge, so it's possible that being a university professor would be right for me," Decker said. "I am thinking of earning a doctorate down the road."
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They are all great, but the green one (# 3) really caught my eye!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
They are all great, but the green one (# 3) really caught my eye!
I like the one with the green and black, the last pictue.
I like the first...the med and light fabric show off the moose and do not detract. IMHO You will have to choose. Usually your first thoughts are best...
Judy in Phx, AZ
you know the scrappy makes it look like the moose are coming out of the woods. all sort of blends to the eye, but they are all good.
I also like the first one. I guess "framing" the moose blocks would throw the measurements out of whack.
All three are nice but I really like #1. Please post again when you have the top finished. Going to be a great quilt.
Women are Angels. And when someone breaks our wings......... we simply continue to fly ........ on a broomstick.
We are flexible like that. OKAY?
The moose is loose in 1, can hardly find him, in 2 he is present, in 3 he is obvious. I like 1 but of course I'm not looking for the moose, I can see why 3 would be the answer - he is right in your face.
God Bless Quilters and Sewers
My vote is for #1 but all are nice.
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Mar 29, 2012
Today we launched our first online destination for men, Mandatory.com, in partnership with BermanBraun.
We've taken a bit of a different approach to the men's site, bringing a unique combination of focused user experience together with real facts and knowledge from celebrities and voices that that every man can relate to.
Sponsored by our friends at Gillette for launch, Mandatory is overseen by Lead Editor, Cory Jones, the founding Editor of Break Media's HolyTaco.com and former Editorial Director of Maxim.com.
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