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Trip Start Aug 28, 2004
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What a refreshing environment, as at last we have got some cooler weather, but still with a lot of humidity!!! The surrounding environment here, is full of hills upon which are placed many wind turbines, a good source of energy in a very windy climate!!! The scenery on the way here was quite spectacular, as we saw quite a drastic change in both the way in which the land in Costa Rica is used and looked after (in comparison to other C. American countries we�ve visited). Costa Rica is visably a wealthier country, more organised in it{s land management too and you can just sense it in the way people approach you (well used to tourists and much more geared up to helping you out)
"La Fortuna" offers many opportunities to go horse riding, motor biking, trekking, flying around above cloud forests, wind surfing and fishing on the Lake itself and generally relaxing in some of the most luxury "Spa Bats" we have ever witnessed. In addition to this you are surrounded by some of the most amazing scenery, when the cloud cover lifts sufficiently to allow you to take in the scenery!!!! The whole region recieves a phenomenal amount of rain annually (6-7 meters inthe dry season alone).
We took a trek thro�some of the rainforest at the base of "Volcan Arenal" and saw a fair bit of wildlife, "Howler and Spider Monkeys", Toucans although they were quite a way away so no photo opportunities there!!! Our guide "Heinrich" (his mother saw the name in a magazine and liked it??) was ace and gave us quite a run down on the local flora & Fauna within the forest. We hit the viewing point for the vol�cano at around 6.00pm and waited for the action to begin.....Initially all we could see/hear was a cracking and a rumble, there was definately some volcanic/geothermic activity going on!!
In addition to watching active volcnic activity, we visited a local Butterfly/Orchid Sanctuary and were given a really impressive tour and spiel of the many species and yes I might sound like a bit of a spotter it was really interesting, to be able to observe the development of Butterflies from birth thro�to the adult stages etc.... There�s more to it than meets the eye.
Our next stop was "San Jose", capital city and very much like entering the N. American zone as the city resembles a more cosmopolitan feel than any of the C. American cities we�ve visited. It's full of interesting nooks and crannies, lot's of museums, parks and churches etc.. we stayed at a great if a little more expensive than our usual accomadation place called; "the Gree House" and we{d definately recomment itfor it{s friendliness, cheery staff and very nice clean rooms plus little home comforts (which count) you don�t have on the move!
On the way we saw "Crocdillo's', Kingfishers, Herons of all varieties and other birds we have still yet to name. The weather here was pretty hot and humid as hell. we booked into a great and cheap little "Cabana". The local population here are Afro Carribean and speak a mixture of Spanish, Creole and English. The next day we were up at 6am with a guide we had met the day before. He took us out on his canoe, with a few others to view the local Flora and Fauna and the wildlife of course!! We saw the following whilst being paddled thro' the smaller tributaries leading off the main river route in dense rainforest. "Caymen crocodillo's", "Jesuscristo" (lizards that run on water), "Tiger Herons', "Blue and Green Herons", "Yellow Vipers" in the actual jungle itself, when we got out of the canoe and walked for a short while. "Toucans" which are difficult to spot when static, they are usually zooming by in flight, rustling about in the tree's were "Cappuccino monkeys" looking for insects, "Howler monkeys" calling out for rain from above according to the local people
Later we took a long walk along the coastal beach in search of Turtles laying their eggs. We managed to see the tracks of the "Leatherback Turtles" but not actually of them laying their eggs. the weather was still bucketing down and we got soaked right thro'. The next day we walked in the opposite direction in brilliant sunshine, finding many of what are known as "Sea Stars", they are the most beautiful shell like creatures, which live for approx three weeks and then get washed up on the beach (and will make nice pendants). We did not find any turtle tracks (the area to find "Verde/Green Turtles") along this stretch. But instead we witnessed series of migrating "Pelicans" flying in V shaped formations, above us every hour or so, then we saw a "Hummingbird" flitting from flower to flower further inland, which was quite special. They are so quick, you could almost mistake them for a Butterfly.
Costa Rica is derinately a must and you will find out things pretty easily as it�s geared up for touristville in the best possible way. You may even turn into a bit of a spotter when it comes to the wildlife, it�s hard not to!! The guides are pretty excellent and know their stuff, be it about the Volcanoes, Rainforest or the Turtles.....


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Ruterra House with Garden by Metro
Size200 m²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Římovská, 198 00 Prague, Czech Republic
|Property type
|Holiday home
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
If you are coming to the Prague with friends or with your family, if you are coming by the car and do not want to pay extra money for parking in the center, we offer you to stay in the new house, a 10-minute walk away from the subway station - Rajska Zahrada. Close to house located few restaurants with Czech cuisine, close to metro station is shopping center Albert. The house is situated away from main streets and you can enjoy coffee- morning and evening barbecue in at the garden.
Guest Access
This big nice house can accommodate up to 11 people, has two floors and 4 bedrooms living room and kitchen area.
This house consist of:
1st floor:
*1st bedroom with 2 transformed sofas , table with computer with internet connection and big wardrobe
*living room with big dinner table for 8 people, a sofa and a armchair, TV, equipped kitchen with all you need for comfortable stay as fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, crockery and cooker and so on
*separate WC
2nd floor:
*1st bedroom with double bed and computer table
*2nd bedroom with 2 separated beds (for 1 person each), table with computer with internet connection and wardrobe
*3d bedroom with double bed, table with computer with internet connection, big wardrobe. From this bedroom there is entrance to bathroom with shower unit and WC
*another bathroom with bath and WC ( entrance from hall on the 2 nd floor)
Also there is a small courtyard with an option to make barbecue with garden furniture
Getting Around
It takes 30 minutes to get to your apartment from airport by taxi. We can organize a transfer from the airport directly to the apartment - The cost of this service is 20 EUR/car for 1-3 ppl, 25 EUR/car for 4 ppl, 35 EUR/car for 5-6 ppl, 55 EUR/car for 7-8 people, 70 EUR/car for 9-10 ppl. In this case our driver will meet you in the arrival zone, drive you to your apartment and hand you in all needed maps and keys.
Other Things to Note
If you are coming by car there is a possibility to park your car in the house garage, also there is one more parking place in front of the house, in case if you are coming by 2 cars.
Also we provide:
*Towels and bed linens
*iron, ironing board
*washing machine
*good recommendations where to go and what to see in Prague
*24 hours support during your stay
House rules
- Please note that smoking is not allowed in the apartment. This is a strict rule.
- Please leave the apartment in the same condition as you found it. All bed linen/tea towels and other textile as well.
- Check-in from 15h00 (we will do our best to prepare your apartment as soon as possible) and check-out until 11h00 (you can leave your luggage in our office afterwards)
- We kindly ask you not to make any noise in the hallways and other common areas in the house after 22h00. There are many old people in the house and we have promised the neighbors to keep the peace and maintain friendly relations.
We love our guests so much that we provide them with a welcome set consisting of tea, coffee, sugar, detergent (dishwasher and washing machine), hair&body 2in1 shampoo, kitchen utensils, towels and bed linen.
- If you stay in our apartment for more than 7 days – we will clean and change towels/linen once a week for free.
- If you break something, please tell us. It happens, life is life :)
Thank you for understanding.
|Price for > 6 guests
|£ 9 per guest/night extra
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|On arrangement
|Check-out Before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
The experience of renting the house was good. We handed the keys and told us all in his office. The new house, big and clean. It has several computers with internet access and wifi which for us was great. The movement to the center of Prague is fast because it has a station a 15 minute walk (you can even park your car there if you are interested). In just 15-20min you are in the center.
La experiencia de alquilar la casa fue buena. Nos entregaron las llaves y nos informaron de todo en su oficina. La casa nueva, grande y está limpia. Dispone de varios ordenadores con conexión a internet y wifi lo cual para nosotros fue genial. El desplazamiento al centro de Praga es rápido ya que dispone de una estación a 15 minutos caminando (incluso podéis aparcar el coche allí si os interesa). En apenas 15-20min estáis en el centro mismo.
our stay was very smoothly, accommodation is very good, very spacious and very bright. the only small problem with no air conditioning ... when it is very hot as we were hard to find fresh ... Thanks however the hosts for their responsiveness because we closed the garage with the beep inside they came the next day to help us out. The house is within easy access from the ring road and shopping centers, and 1/4 of an hour from the city center by car. Good experience worth repeating.
notre séjour s'est très bien déroulé, le logement est très bien , très spacieux et très lumineux. les seul petit hic pas de clim... quand il fait très chaud comme nous avons eu difficile de trouver du frais...Merci cependant aux hôtes pour leur réactivité car nous avions fermé le garage avec le bip à l'intérieur ils sont venus le lendemain pour nous dépanner. La maison est à un accès facile de la rocade et des centres commerciaux, et à 1/4 d'heure du centre ville en voiture. Bonne expérience à renouveler.
We enjoyed our stay in the house. It was definitely worth the price. It's a little far from the city, but the metro can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes, and it's about a 15-minute ride into the city.
What we were particularly happy about: The young man in the agency was very friendly and helpful and provided us with maps and all the information we needed; the beds are comfortable; one of the bedrooms has a large en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, there is another bathroom with a shower, and a toilet on the ground floor. The house was generally very clean, the rooms were sparsely furnished but pleasant, and the location was very nice and quiet. The free wi-fi worked without any problems and was a big plus, as was the separate garage.
There were a few things we weren't quite as satisfied with, though: There is no coffee maker, which a fully equipped vacation rental should definitely have, and no dishwasher (which is less of a necessity); there is no living room; we mostly hung out at the dining room table, but a living room with a sofa would have been nicer; it would also have been nice to have nightstands and lamps by the beds so you don't have to get up to turn off the light. The supermarket is near the metro, so also about a 15- to 20-minute walk from the house. We had a problem with the heating on the first day and no hot water on the third, but both of these issues were taken care of promptly once we reported them. Also, be sure to bring your own dish towels.
Overall, we were satisfied with the house and would consider staying there again if we should visit the city in the future.
Beautiful house, enough room for up to 8 people. The dishes were not complete enough glasses and little spoons. We were unfortunate that the water heater broke down, but that wast fast same day repair. The lawn we cut ourselves, it had become a jungle. after mowing, we can sit outside or sit with too few chairs. Lovely place, with fine contacts with the local organization office. The Metro so close is fine for trips in the city. The restaurants in the neighborhood, you can enjoy great (also local food) food, there are various types of restaurants in the immediate area.
Mooi huis, genoeg ruimte voor tot 8 personen. Het servies was niet meer compleet, te weinig glazen en te weinig lepeltjes. We hadden de pech dat de warmwater boiler defect raakte, maar die werdt snel dezelfde dag gerepareerd. Het gazon hebben we zelf gemaaid, het was een oerwoud geworden. na het maaien hebben we lekker buiten kunnen zitten met wel te weinig tuinstoelen. Fijne vakantie gehad, met fijne contacten met het lokale organisatie buro. De Metro zo dichtbij is fijn voor uitstapjes in de stad. In de restaurantjes in de buurt kun je voordelig lekker (ook lokale gerechten) eten, er zijn diverse soorten restaurants in de buurt aanwezig.
Very good price performance ratio, the ride is not very long to go downtown either by car or by metro ... The garden needed a little mowing, this is the only small point but everything else was fine.
Très bon rapport prestation prix, le trajet n'est pas très long pour se rendre en centre ville que ce soit en voiture ou en metro...
Le jardin avait besoin d'une petite tonte, c'est la seule petite remarque mais tout le reste était très bien.
Nice house in nice surroundings. About 13-15 minutes walk to metro. Also easy to park at the metro station. 10-15 minutes Metro drive to the city center, so infrastructure is very pleasant. A few problems at the check in/with the cleaning, but they were solved quickly and professional. Good communication with the host (English speaking). If you are in car to Prague, this is the place to stay. Room for eight people without problems, ideal for six (three bedrooms second floor, and one extra living room/bed room sperate from kitchen/dining area on first floor). Three toilets and two showers. Stores and shopping center nearby (10 minutes drive). Quiet neighbourhood. We can recommend this place.
Beautiful comfortable house. We have enjoyed it all together. Just a pity that the garden is not well maintained and that in such a modern house no dishwasher available. For the rest everything was perfect.
Prachtig aangenaam huis. We hebben er met z'n allen van genoten. Alleen jammer dat de tuin niet goed wordt onderhouden en dat er in zo'n modern huis geen vaatwasser beschikbaar is.
Voor de rest was alles perfect.
Great new house, actually everything was super, too clean. Only thing that bothered us that the garden was a wilderness was. Garden table and was available seats were so fragile that one is broken at once daaraufsetzen immediately. Are all broken. Kuststoff defective. as stated otherwise great apartment, we would book again
Tolles neues Haus, eigentlich alles Super, war auch sauber.
Nur was uns gestört hat, war das der Garten eine Wildniss war.
Gartentisch und war vorhanden, Sessel waren so brüchig das einer bei einmal daaraufsetzen sofort gebrochen ist. Sind alle kaputt. Kuststoff defekt.
wie gesagt ansonsten tolle Wohnung,
würden wir wieder buchen
A modern house with good access to public transport. Even the supermarket is easily accessible by bus or car. The transfer and acceptance of the house was simple. The house was very clean. It was helpful and the free internet access.
Ein modernes Haus mit guter Anbindung an den öffentlichen Nahverkehr. Auch der Supermarkt ist mit Bus oder Auto bequem zu erreichen. Die Übergabe und Abnahme des Hauses war unkompliziert. Das Haus war sehr sauber. Hilfreich war auch der freie Internetzugang.
Recht gepflegtes Haus, mit manchen Mängeln.
Wenn man extra im Voraus schreibt das man viel kochen will, wäre es sehr Wünschens Wert Kochuntensilien vor zu finden, war nur mäßig der Fall.
Sehr schneller Service, nachdem mehr Töpfe und Pfannen geordert wurden.
Betten in Ordnung, eins der 3 Sofas ist aber sehr kaputt sodass, wir nur die Matratze verwendet haben.
Man läuft gut 20 Minuten zur U Bahn Station, das ist okay, aber die 10 Minuten, welche in der Beschreibung steht, schafft man nicht.
Es fehlt zudem die beschriebene Spülmaschine, sodass das Spülen sehr nervig war.
Ansonsten eine sehr schöne und ruhige Gegend.
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This rich and creamy chicken salad would be a welcome addition to any buffet table. "This salad is among my family's favorite casseroles," notes Eleanor Hein of Kirkland, Illinois. "It's great for potlucks."
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- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup seasoned salad croutons
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, onion and salt until smooth. Stir in the chicken, celery, water chestnuts, croutons and almonds.
- Spoon into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- Combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.
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"This is a great dish! No matter where I take it, I'm always asked to share the recipe. Great in a pita pocket, on a toasted english muffin or with crackers! I use french onion sun chips in place of the salad croutons and do not use the bread crumbs and butter with the cheese for the topping. Can be made the night before and warmed in the crock pot...top with cheese only 30 minutes before serving. SO delicious!"
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"This is an excellent recipe.. I even took a dish to someone in need...it's easy and taste wonderful... I used yogurt instead since my son can't have sour cream...which also made it even more healthier."


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Police search for gun store burglars
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. - Police are searching for two suspects that broke into a local gun shop.
Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, two people broke the glass door at Greeneville Outfitters on Asheville Hhighway. Store president Dave Peterson said the suspects waited 20 minutes and then came back. "They were probably checking to see what we have for an alarm system. A lot of companies have a glass-break alarm," he explained.
After about spending four minutes breaking the glass on the door, the suspects got in and that's when the loud alarm went off. The suspects only spent about 45 seconds inside the store. Peterson believes they were looking for guns.
One of the suspects was carrying a heavy-duty bolt cutter. Peterson believes his intention was to cut the steel cable that usually locks a wall of guns. However, the cables were nowhere to be found. "When we're not here, those guns are completely locked up and locked down. There is physically no way that anyone can get any of those guns out of this store," he said.
The suspects moved into the back storage room and according to the Greene County theft report, they ransacked the refrigerator. Peterson believes they thought it was a pistol safe. "We have a black fridge where we keep our live bait worms, cream for my coffee and my wife's yogurt. They must have been surprised when all they found was worms," he said.
At the last second on the way back out, both men grabbed two crossbows, valued at about $1,100.
Because of the burglary and because of current events, Peterson said he and his wife are on their guard. "From the lack of guns available and lack of ammo available and the economy, we've been put on high alert by ATF agents that we can expect an increase in the number of break-ins," he said. Peterson said this is a good reminder to all gun owners to keep guns in a secure and locked location.
Greeneville Outfitters has shared the surveillance video online on Facebook and Youtube. By Tuesday afternoon, it had more than 1,700 views. Outside surveillance cameras got a picture of a small, white car and a partial picture of the license plate.
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Modern apartment near Les Halles (Tiquetonne)
Size55 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Elevator in building
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
Lively area with its multiple traditional shops (butchery, cheese dairy, bakery, grocery, fish shop ...).
Numerous touristic places nearby :
- In less than 10 minutes walking is the "Place de la République" with stores (famous for clothes), night clubs, coffee shops and restaurants. And the "Canal Saint-Martin".
- Less than 10 minutes to the Louvre Museum, the Palais Royal and the Tuileries Garden.
- Less than 15 minutes to the Seine River, the "Ile Saint-Louis" and the "Ile de la Cité" with its Notre Dame cathedral of Paris.
- Less than 20 minutes to the "Place des Vosges" with its art galleries and the Square Louis XIII.
- Less than 25 minutes to the "Place de la Bastille" with its coffee shops, restaurants, clubs, fashionable clothes shops…
And many other places to discover…
Two covered parkings are accessible by walking from the flat : located on "rue Saint-Denis" (3 minutes) and on "rue Dussoubs" (4 minutes).
The nearest metro stations are : "Etienne Marcel" station (2 minutes), "Les Halles" station and "Sentier" station (5 minutes).
This bright flat offers a total surface of 55 sqm.
It consists of 2 levels.
- 1st level : a living room, an open fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with toilet, a bedroom.
- 2nd level (mezzanine) : a bedroom.
Please notice that the flat is "ready to live".
It was renovated in November 2013.
There is a large bed of 140 x 200 cm (2 persons) in the 1st level bedroom, a large bed of 140 x 200 cm (2 persons) in the 2nd level bedroom, a sofa bed in the living room (1 person) and an extra mattress (1 person).
A baby cot can be provided on request (10 Euros per day).
A Service Pack (including one set of linen, one cleaning on arrival and some cleaning supplies) of 60 € is to be added for this flat.
Attention : fees apply to payments by PayPal and to transfers resulting from outside the Euro countries. It will be added to your balance.
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|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
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I went here in oktober 2012 and the beds were not very good. The appartment was not clean and the shower had a lot of mold. I told the host about the mold, but it seems like he does not care. Still mold problems, even 2 years later.
I cannot recommend this appartment.
great location, just a bit cleaner could be
super gelegen, könnte nur ein bisschen sauberer sein
Small for 4 people, and that we went with two girls. Upon arrival we found that there were only sheets and towels for 2. We had to call the agency to fix it, the owner is an agency. They were brought up that afternoon.
The floor was dirty and worn, with mold in the corners of the shower, cobwebs on the ceiling, and the furniture in the old kitchen and also hichados moisture. We not cook because we were disgusted. Smelled musty, the bathroom has no ventilation. The sink faucet was loose. The lights did not work, only two lamps plug. fucionaba television and also, besides being old and become sticky. I do not recommend this apartment to a family with children. Dirt is not once, but a long time, so I think that the positive comments on this apartment are not real.
Pequeño para 4 personas, y eso que fuimos con dos niñas. Nada más llegar nos encontramos con que sólo había sábanas y toallas para 2. Tuvimos que llamar a la agencia para solucionarlo, el propietario es una agencia. Nos las trajeron esa misma tarde.
El piso estaba sucio y deteriorado, con moho en las esquinas de la ducha, telerañas en el techo, y los muebles de la cocina viejos y además hichados de humedad. No cocinamos porque nos dió asco. Olía a humedad, el baño no tiene ventilación. El grifo del lavabo estaba suelto. Las luces no funcionaban, sólo dos lámparas de enchufar. y la televisión tampoco fucionaba, además de ser antigua y estar pegajosa. No recomiendo este piso a ninguna familia con niños. La suciedad no es de una vez, sino de mucho tiempo, por lo que considero que los comentarios positivos sobre este apartamento no son reales.
pros: -good the area, near the metro
. -close to supermarket, bakery, Starbucks .....
against: - the apartment and 'poorly maintained (broken toilet cup, no curtains ...) a little' dirty and to get there you have to climb a steep and narrow stairs, and also 'almost impossible to use the shower due to the ceiling too low
pro: -buona la zona,a due passi dalla metro
. -vicino a supermercato,panetteria,Starbucks.....
contro:- l'appartamento e' mal tenuto (tazza wc rotta,assenza di tende oscuranti...) un po' sporco e per arrivarci si deve salire una scala stretta e ripida,inoltre e' quasi impossibile utilizzare la doccia a causa del soffitto troppo basso
Good location, good price, but unfortunately it was the other things that were less good example would be the Internet, but was not, the bulbs were broken in most of the lights, and there was only bedside lamps to some people. The sofa bed does not work for two people, even if it is sold as a double bed. But, it was clean and fresh. Linen, towel and final cleaning included which was very nice. However, it was difficult to see this on the homepage.
Bra läge, bra pris, men tyvärr så var det andra saker som var mindre bra tex internet skulle finnas, men fanns ej, glödlamporna var trasiga i merparten av lamporna, och det fanns bara sänglampor till vissa bäddar. Bäddsoffan funkar inte för två personer, även om den säljs som en dubbelsäng. Men, det var rent och fräscht. Linne, handduk och slutstädning ingick vilket var väldigt skönt. Men, det var svårt att se detta på hemsidan.
- Location: central, metro station and shopping right next to it
- Kitchen equipment
- Size
- Sauber
- Water in the bathroom with little pressure, temperature is not constant
- Sofa bed not comfortable
Overall reasonable for the price but the showers had no pleasure!
- Lage: zentral, Metrostation und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten direkt daneben
- Ausstattung der Küche
- Größe
- Sauber
- Wasser im Bad mit wenig Druck, Temperatur nicht konstant
- Schlafsofa nicht bequem
Insgesamt für den Preis angemessen aber das Duschen war leider kein Vergnügen!
The studio was very well situated. For two visitors it was well equipped. Unfortunately the bathroom was round the edges of the shower covered with mildew and the curtain of the shower should be replaced. Before the booking I didn't know that the keys had to be picked up in another place but it worked very wel and we found every thing quickly and easily.
Location excellent. 10 mins walk to Pompidou centre and 1 minute to Arts et Metiers Metro. Clean and bright, ok for 2 people but a real struggle for 3 or 4. Company were organized and professional with information accurate and punctual. They seem to be a very new letting company that uses new technologies very well.
Some problems: TV instructions difficult to work and the internet is somehow synchronized. Therefore it was time consuming to get it set up. In the end, you have to invest too much time sorting it out. The hotplates in the kitchen didn't work. The instructions were only in French and the system itself is very confusing. There is NO oven but there is a microwave. The renovation work on the flat stairway means that (for the foreseeable future) there will be building work in the stairway. Stairs are very narrow. For those of you who are a little bit mature or have difficulties, 3 floors up means three floors up.
We really enjoyed our stay. It was all in all a success.
The studio is very small, but enough for 2 people. the bathroom is very practical with a sloping roof. with 1.74m you can not stand up straight in front of the sink. The toilet lid folds one ever slip in the back and the ring, which was annoying. Spices ect oeil. to cook nothing was available. As a ceiling, there are only a blanket with a duvet. The W-FII did not really work. you have to constantly re-login with one of the approximately 9verschiedenen passwords. the transition from the 6th floor was not working the light. the evening had to be found with mobile phone light to the keyhole. the location is good, right next to the Galerie La Fayette. Because key for the room you have to pick up near Rebulique. What is a bit cumbersome.
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Why are BART's unions different than others?
Original post made by Joe, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Aug 31, 2013
Both the county and union agreed that agreement was reached because "both parties ultimately believed in one fundamental principle: Quality public services must come first."
In contrast, BART unions are asking for double the raise, 20%, over three years. That's 6.6% a year vs. the 2.5% the SEIU agreed to. Also, the BART unions are demanding no increase for their cost of any benefits.
Why are the BART unions different? Or, more precisely, why do the BART unions think they're different?
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a resident of Birdland
on Aug 31, 2013 at 8:58 pm
Because the BART union's fundamental principle: Excessive pay and benefits must come first.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Well, Joe, I guess a stupid question begets a stupid reply. There you have it.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2013 at 10:20 pm
It is about entitlement. They believe they should be paid based on the value of their product, rather than the contribution of the individual worker. You increase the exclusiveness of the worker by disallowing replacement workers per their contract.
Ultimately Bart is a needed service, but there are many competent persons that would do that job for half the pay. Our task is to ensure cost are contained
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Joey, you bring up an excellent point. I agree, workers should be compensated based on the value of their product. Value is generally determined according to the principle of supply and demand. Case in point, it takes a lot of education to become an MD, more than most people are willing to consider. Therefore, MD's are in short supply and are paid accordingly.
There is a shortage of BART workers, so according to that same principle, their wages should be high. However, the shortage is 100% artificial. Because of the BART union contracts, BART management can't hire workers that aren't in the union, and you or I can't work for BART unless we're in the union. One way out of the current mess would be for BART management to have an alternate workforce, ready to go. However, the Unions have prevented that from ever happening.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 1, 2013 at 8:54 am
Hey, I've got an idea! Let's petition to have PW editors keep this topic going; for the discussion is so scintillating. As for other discussions, let's shut them down. You know, disappear contributors' words without rationale. We'll file under: Corporate media doing what it does best. Because we live in a free marketplace of ideas.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Sep 1, 2013 at 9:02 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
"Contributors'" is in the eye of the beholder. "free marketplace of ideas" does not extend to allowing a newspaper or its forums being hijacked by someone who cannot even pick one anonymous name and stick by it. Register, and you can go back and comment as Oliver or whatever other self-proclaimed "clever" name you choose.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Sep 1, 2013 at 10:31 am
So says Queen Kath, who issues her royal proclamations despite the facts -- in this case the rules of the game, which require no one to use the same name from one topic to the next. But of course Kath is only making an issue of this to save face in response to the constant drubbings she routinely submits to on other topic boards. As if being bested by Mike Cherry or Oliver Towne makes one whit of difference. Kath, we know you're a true believer who lives to proselytize. But you're not going to be able to wage a successful campaign to win the minds and souls of your loyal readers with these kinds of lame deflections.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Sep 1, 2013 at 10:59 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
If you stand behind what you say on multiple topic boards then use one anonymous name. What purpose is there in your name changes?
Please define true believer and how I fit your definition.
I merely express my opinion. Unlike you, I'm not trying to win anything.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Sep 1, 2013 at 11:29 am
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Yes, you choose not to and have that right. It says a lot about you all the same.
I don't fit anyones description of a true believer.
Page after demented page of writing and still nothing you post is funny, Oliver Twisted.
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USA Today has just recently published a small article about The Ballad of Gay Tony. Along with the same information we've heard for a while, the article contains a new screenshot, some quotes from Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser, and the following details about missions (including the parachuting mission, which we'll probably be seeing clips of in today's trailer):
Packed with action set pieces à la films such as Mission: Impossible and Bad Boys, Gay Tony has Luis at one point parachuting from a helicopter onto a glass-windowed skyscraper. Inside he blasts his way to his prey a few floors below and shoots his target, who then topples out of the bullet-ridden window. Luis dives out after him, wearing a parachute that glides him to safety.
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This is one of the most hotly contested debates in all of audiophilia. Manufacturers make extravagant claims about how different materials and geometries affect the sound—and they charge extravagant prices for these innovations.
Pictured here is a cross section of the Stealth Audio Dream V10 speaker cable, which lists for $14,000 for a pair of 2.5-meter lengths.
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This is one of the most hotly contested debates in all of audiophilia. Manufacturers make extravagant claims about how different materials and geometries affect the sound—and they charge extravagant prices for these innovations.
Pictured here is a cross section of the Stealth Audio Dream V10 speaker cable, which lists for $14,000 for a pair of 2.5-meter lengths.
Are such high prices justified? Have you heard exotic/expensive cables improve the sound quality of an audio system? What were the circumstances that led to your conclusion?
What a load cables manufacturer are a rip off just like Louis Vitton $1500 for a plastic bag made in CHINA.
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Exotic cables are the epitome of snake oil for the audio industry
To many in the engineering community, blind ABX is an accepted experimental design. Using the blind ABX protocol, we failed to hear any differences between an assortment of generic power cords and Nordost Valhalla. Therefore, we cannot conclude that different power cords produce a difference using the blind ABX protocol. However, we also cannot conclude that there are no differences. We simply failed to prove that differences can be detected to a statistically significant degree using a blind ABX protocol."
In a double blind placebo controlled clinical trial setting if you can't show any difference then it is equivalent! So forget those cables buy quality at moderate price and be done with it Canaree or Mogami :)
There should be a fith option... I've never heard them and I know it makes no difference.
Exotic cables are the epitome of snake oil for the audio industry
But that's not what the poll is about; it's about your personal experience with exotic audio cables. If you've never heard them, you can't speak from personal experience. The article you link to is very interesting, leading to another poll some day about the efficacy of ABX blind testing (a question that has fostered considerable debate on my podcast). But that article is about power cords, not exotic audio cables.
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My thoughts too. I have never A/B'd esoteric cables vs. decent quality cables though.
edit : You also have to wonder why it's always an improvement? Same as speaker break in, it's ALWAYS and improvement.....
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I personally have heard a difference between cables. I mean nothing crazy. But between plain 12 gauge lamp cord (for all the fan boys), Kimber Kable 4vs, AQ type 4, and a couple monster varieties ( a couple of local dealers let me take home to test) I put them head to head. I did my best with my fiance's help to set up a blind test. (part of the fun was watching her scramble behind a makeshift sheet wall switching cables!) i know this is the area to boast how stupid people are that spend a little money on wire, and how cheap your wire is and it will be the exact same as everything out there but I picked out the cable that i thought sounded best. Call me crazy but i picked out something that I HEARD that SOUNDED the best. FYI the AQ type 4.
If people want to go crazy with cables I say let them, if you found a piece of copper that cost 3 cents per foot and you love it so be it. Unti I hear a 16,000 dollar cable on a million dollar system i wont judge anyone
Listen to music and have fun.
In any case, I like the look, feel, and build-quality of "higher-end" cables. I'm really past the point of buying them in hopes of improved performance, but for looks. It's part of the fun.
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If I was streaming a 1080p movie from God knows what server in the world thousands of miles away through all the various data hubs, ISP servers, etc. to my streaming device I highly doubt that a $500 HDMI cable between my streaming device and receiver is going to fix or improve any issues with the transmission.
I guess my own personal rule of thumb is that if only a piece of scientific equipment can tell the difference, there are probably huge numbers of other factors such as the room setup, acoustic environment, DSP and EQ settings, listening position, etc. that will have a FAR greater impact on the audio and video experience than what an esoteric cable can provide.
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Agreed 100% I compared cables on my 800Diamond D@ driven by Classé CA-M600 monoblocks and Classé SSP-800 with my BDP-95 playing reference @L Blu Ray discs and honestly no difference so I am saving my money and spending it on music :)
I heard no difference when I tried AudioQuests cable
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Agreed except that build quality is important just like in cars but a nice KEF LS50 will sound better than many speakers priced thousands of dollars more! Having said that if you can get really good discount on high end audio sometime the workmanship, design and quality are part of the price.
ut I agree that many high end Jewelry AUdio as I call them are all about the look and no substance :(
Back in the day I replaced copper/gold plate connectors between a moving coil cartridge and tube preamp with solid silver conductors and solid gold connectors. Good thing the runs were short,
I was broke at the time and more broke after the purchase. The difference was incredible. Greater depth, more pure timbre, wider range. Breathtaking.
It was 1980 -- I replaced $50 cables with $600 cables. Worth it -- well -- no wife, no kids, no debt -- in school. Yeah, I'd do it again. Would I do it now inflation adjusted?
Hell No. Fun is fun, but this is but a game after all. Now that money isn't an issue, the whole stewardship thing messes up the fun. Plus, we live in a digital world. Decent HDMIs are good enough.
I know several of the posts were about speaker cable. At the time I was running 20,000 conductor Swiss made oxygen free copper cables with a 1/2 meter run from tube monoblock amps.
Short cables with big gauge seem to sound better. Makes sense -- less resistance, less chance for capacitance to mess with the signal. Less is more with length, more is more with gauge.
And no one can argue that the Swiss make really good chocolate and cheese, so why not oxygen free copper cable?
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The Portland Phoenix launched in 1999, just as the Portland music scene was turning. The Phoenix never saw Raoul's. It never saw Granny Killam's or Morganfield's or the Blue Moon or Leo's. It barely saw the Bitter End. The Kopterz had mostly given up the dream, and Rustic Overtones and Twisted Roots were nearing the end of their first hay days. The era of the Homegrown CDs was replaced by the era of the Greetings from Area Code 207 CDs. Colepitz was about to be the biggest thing that ever was.
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THE COMING GRASS One of the first bands written up in the Portland Phoenix, when Ben Monaghan sung their praises in December 1999, the Coming Grass were Portland's premier alt-country band in the early 2000s. Sara Cox is a standard-bearer for Portland's singer/songwriter community; husband Nate Schrock never lost his punk edge. Drummer Ginger Cote is one of the best this town's ever seen and sideman Steve Jones remains a solo artist you're always happy to stumble upon.
THE EXTENDO-RIDE ALL STARS These guys ushered in the era of indie pop/rock that has wound its way into Portland's musical DNA. It's hard to believe their lo-fi clangy guitars first saw Portland stages in 2001, but Jay Lobley, Peet Chamberlain, Joe Lops, and Brandon Davis have gone on to infiltrate indie bands far and wide, Cult Maze, An Evening With, and Metal Feathers among them.
THE STEVE GROVER TRIO(or Quartet or Quintet) When Mark Kleinhaut left town for Cleveland, the mantle seems to have been passed to Grover to keep the momentum going. Jazz's legacy in Maine is great and important, and Grover will make sure the likes of Lenny Breau and Brad Terry continue to be remembered and enjoyed.
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