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Interested in Android Froyo for Hotspot ability
A giant plastic frozen yogurt sculpture has joined its brethren (a similarly giant doughnut, cupcake and eclair) outside of Google's Android headquarters in Mountain View, CA, signaling that the release of the next version of the Android mobile operating system is imminent. Android version 2.2, lovingly dubbed Froyo, will bring Android devices native tethering and WiFi hotspot capabilities in addition to support for Adobe Flash 10.1.
With screen shots to boot, the team over at TechCrunch has confirmed the previously unrevealed internet sharing features. The addition of internet tethering will allow Android users to set up their laptops to hop on the internet using their phone's 3G (or 4G, as the case may soon be) connectivity. As a mobile hotspot, multiple WiFi-enabled devices will be able to use an Android device's internet connectivity simultaneously.
Several weeks ago, Google announced that the update to its increasingly ubiquitous mobile operating system would also deliver full support for Adobe flash video content.
Whether wireless carriers will allow the tethering and mobile hot spot capabilities to roll out in the 2.2 update to Android devices on their network — and what lofty prices may be levied for the privilege — will remain to be seen. Either way, though, the news is certainly another win for Android fans and manufacturers alike that is likely to have Apple tugging at its collar with renewed vigor.
Interested in Android Froyo for Hotspot ability
I absolutely love it. The features r amazing as well as the apps.It is super fast, with a 1ghz processor.I think it is worth every cent. The Droid X just came out. If you havent already you should check it out.
Where can I buy the Froyo or 2.2 android?


text: What would cause a strong raw gasoline odor outside of a 2002 VW Passat AWD V6, ONLY when parked and not running, and ONLY with a full gas tank of gas? Absolutely no fuel leak is detected, and there are NO fault codes. When tank get down to about 3/4, it goes away, and all is well! And I know -DON'T fill it up! I have already changed fuel filter and gas cap. The "top" vent in the filler neck is indeed closing. The smell is not under the hood or inside - only outside around the rear of the auto.

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At 6.30 – 7.30pm Wednesday 21 December, supporters of Occupy London present 'Enough is Enough! A mass sing up on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral', a piece of tuneful direct action that promises to bring together hundreds of concerned individuals.
Occupy London invites all to get involved in support of the Occupy London Stock[…]
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At 6.30 – 7.30pm Wednesday 21 December, supporters of Occupy London present 'Enough is Enough! A mass sing up on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral', a piece of tuneful direct action that promises to bring together hundreds of concerned individuals.
Occupy London calls for financial support for The Occupied Times as it expands coverage and analysis
Plans to double in size and to be published fortnightly, with more space dedicated to in depth debate and analysis, and the website focusing on breaking news
Issue 7 to be printed in time for the Occupy Everywhere day of action on 15 December
Occupy London invites donations to support the ongoing print publication of […]Read more →
In light of recent sensationalist stories in the media sparked by the publication of the City of London Corporation's legal bundle detailing a naturally one sided picture of the camp at St Paul's Churchyard, Occupy London wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update on its welfare initiative.
Occupy London welcomes volunteers, particularly those[…]
Missed the first tour? Don't worry – because Occupy London Tours is back with…
Tuesday 13th December, 18.00
Canary Wharf – one of the hottest destinations that London has to offer. Marvel at the sights and sounds of the UK's newest financial district, from tax avoidance and bonus bonanzas to financial[…]
Occupy Our Neighbourhoods at OccupyLSX at St Paul's
This Saturday's lunchtime General Assembly at 1pm Occupy London will be preparing for Occupy Everywhere Day (Thursday 15 December). You are invited to come along, get involved, and help to plan together anything from info stalls to guerrilla gardening, flash mobs to teach outs, with the aim[…]
Saturday 10 December is the International Day of Human Rights. On this symbolic date, Occupy London wants to answer a recent call for an International Day of Action.
At OccupyLSX by St Paul's Cathedral, we will devote the WEEKEND to explore the state of human rights around the world, and to rethink them critically for[…]
Occupy London: video interview with Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Massive Attack's Robert '3D' Del Naja; Call for all to get involved in Occupy movement
Updated with transcript of interview at bottom 😉
Occupy London invites people to get involved in global movement for social and economic justice
Calls people to get involved and submit witness statements in support of legal case for St Paul's occupation – deadline 3pm today
Following the surprise thank you gig by Radiohead's Thom Yorke,[…]Read more →
When: Sat 10th December, 2011 – From 12.30 onwards (NB. time may alter slightly)
Where: Occupy London Stock Exchange at St Paul's Churchyard
This Saturday Professor Kevin Dowd and Gordon Kerr of Cobden Partners (consultancy firm seeking to help small to modest size nations whose banking systems have either collapsed or are in great difficulty)[…]Read more →
Next week's events: Marking WTO conference; Richard Murphy; William Blake & revolution; War on Want director John Hilary; Occupy Everywhere
For full event listings, please visit: http://occupylsx.org/?page_id=176 (for events at St Paul's and Finsbury Square), http://www.bankofideas.org.uk/events/ (for events at the Bank of Ideas)
General Assemblies: 7pm every day at St Paul's. Do check website for changes.
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The Play of the Nation-State and the Play that Comes After it That isn't Neo-Liberal


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Former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, surprised patrons of Nashville's famous Bluebird Cafe last night (May 7th) with a surprise acoustic performance. "My name is Dave Grohl. I'm a drummer," the Foo Fighters front man announced as he took the stage in front of a crowd of about 100.
Grohl's set included acoustic versions of the Foo Fighters' "Times Like These", "My Hero", and "Learn to Fly" and was said to have lasted about an hour, ending shortly after 8 pm.
"The heart and soul of this city is in the music and the musicians," said Dave. "It is an honor to be here ."
The surprise appearance followed his show with the Foo Fighters in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, although the reason for his visit to Nashville is still a mystery.
Grohl performed with the Zac Brown Band at the 2013 CMA Awards and the two have since recorded studio collaborations that eventually lead to the band's The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1. The four track EP was released in December and will be available in a CD/DVD package later this month.


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Death toll on roadways in 2008
Published December 26th, 2008
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 40 people died this year in traffic-related crashes in Alachua County. That's 15 fewer deaths than in 2007.
But Marion County experienced a spike. FHP troopers report 83 people died in traffic-related crashes in Marion County in 2008, compared to 64 in 2007.
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- Gainesville Police Conducting Increased Traffic Detail Along Roadways
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Oakland A's Minor League Pitcher of the Month: May
Sonny Gray, Sacramento
Stats: 1.94 ERA, 46:10 K:BB in 41.2 IP, 1 HR allowed, .232 BAA, 1.91 GO/AO.
It was a good month for pitching in the Oakland A's system, and we started with a list of 14 viable candidates for this award before whittling down the list. Gray was the best-of-the-best, as the A's 2011 first-round pick moved ever closer to reaching the major leagues.
Gray's 2013 season has been markedly better than his 2012 campaign with Double-A Midland. Last season, Gray struggled with his command, walking 57 in 148 innings. He also had trouble missing bats, striking out just 97.
This year, Gray has improved his command. In April, he walked 10 in 22 innings, but in May, Gray walked 10 in 41.2 innings pitched. Gray has also started missing bats at a rate indicative of the quality of his stuff. He struck-out more than a batter an inning this month for the first time in his pro career.
One thing that has remained consistent for Gray throughout his minor league career has been his ability to induce groundballs at a high rate. His groundball rate was better than 50% last season with Midland and it has remained above the 50% mark this season. Gray has allowed just one homerun thus far this year, despite pitching in the often hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
Runners Up
Bruce Billings, Sacramento: 5-1, 2.80 ERA, 39:11 K:BB in 35 IP, .208 BAA
Billings has teamed with Gray to give the River Cats a dynamic right-handed one-two punch at the top of their rotation. After posting an ERA above 9.00 in April, Billings has completely turned his season around with a strong May. He struck-out more than a batter an inning, improved his command significantly and proved tough to hit. Billings hasn't received a shot in the big leagues since late 2011 but he has big league stuff and it seems only a matter of time before he gets back to the Show.
Drew Granier, Stockton: 2.03 ERA, 45:17 K:BB in 40 IP, 1 HR, 1.26 GO/AO, .215 BAA
Granier has drawn comparisons with current A's starter and last year's minor league pitcher of the year Dan Straily. Granier leads the Cal League in strike-outs and ERA. His command has occasionally wavered, but that is nit-picking what has been a standout season to date.
Raul Alcantara, Beloit: 2.75 ERA, 1 CGSO, 28:2 K:BB in 36 IP, 1 HR allowed
Alcantara's first season in the A's organization was a disappointment, but he has more than righted the ship this season. The 20-year-old looks poised for a promotion to High-A after another outstanding month. Alcantara's command has been impeccable (he has walked six all season in 64.1 innings), and he has started to miss bats on a regular basis. Over his last three starts in May, Alcantara struck-out 20 in 19 innings.
Ryan Dull, Beloit: 0.00 ERA, 6 SV, 17:2 K:BB in 10.2 IP, .143 BAA
Dull has put up some ridiculous numbers since turning pro last season. The right-hander struck-out 47 in 31.2 innings last season and he has 31 in 21.2 innings this year. Dull has been nearly flawless as the Snappers' closer this season and he allowed no runs (earned or unearned) for the entire month of May.
Jose Macias, Stockton: 0.95 ERA, 20:2 K:BB in 19 IP, 0 HR, .156 BAA
Macias shook off a rough month of April to post outstanding numbers in May for the Ports. The right-hander allowed just 12 base-runners in 19 innings and didn't allow a homerun. Macias saved three games in May and has become one of the Ports go-to relievers late in games.
Danny Otero, Sacramento: 0.87 ERA, 6 SV, 5 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 10.1 IP
Otero has been Mr. Automatic for Sacramento all season. He has 13 saves already this year and has been dominant in the late-innings for the River Cats. In May, Otero allowed hardly any base-runners in saving six games. He has positioned himself for strong consideration should the A's need a reliever in the coming weeks.
Others Considered
Kyler Newby, Midland: 0.68 ERA, 12:4 K:BB in 13.1 IP, .229 BAA; Arnold Leon, Midland: 2.64 ERA, 25:8 K:BB in 30.2 IP; Tanner Peters, Stockton: 2.56 ERA, 37:9 K:BB in 38.2 IP, .213 BAA; Tucker Healy, Beloit: 0.00 ERA, 18:4 K:BB in 11 IP, 1.80 GO/AO; Derek DeYoung, Beloit: 1.73 ERA, 21:9 K:BB in 26 IP, 3-0 with 2 SV, .227 BAA; Vince Voiro, Beloit: 1.32 ERA, 3-0, 2 SV, 27:9 K:BB in 27.1 IP, 0 HR, .189 BAA; Murphy Smith, Midland: 2.70 ERA, 10 BB in 30 IP, 1.17 GO/AO.


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Ulthera Breaks down Scultpra
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I had Ultherapy done on my entire face. By far the best skin tightening device on the market. I had beautiful results. But I did notice it "blew away" / broke down the Sculptra I had done. I tried Radiesse for the first time along my cheeks. I hate the results! it looks and feel unnatural compared to Scultpra. I read that Radiesse cannot be dissolved like Juvederm etc. Since Ulthera broke down the Sculptra, do you think it would also breakdown Radiesse? I have read there are no studies on it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't breakdown fillers. I'm interested in knowing peoples experience with seeing filler breaking down via Ulthera or other laser devices?


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Acupuncture vs. Sham Acupuncture for AI-induced Arthralgias (S1200)
Randomized Blinded Sham- and Waitlist-Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Joint Symptoms Related to Aromatase Inhibitors in Women With Early Stage Breast Cancer
Trial Status
Trial Phase
Phase III
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Local Study ID
Trial Location
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
RATIONALE: Acupuncture may help relieve joint pain. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial studies acupuncture to see how well it works compared to sham acupuncture or waitlist in treating patients with joint pain related to aromatase inhibitors in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Trial Eligibility
- Patients must be women with histologically confirmed primary invasive carcinoma of the breast (Stage I, II, or III) with no evidence of metastatic disease (M0); patients must have undergone modified radical mastectomy or breast-sparing surgery; patients must have recovered from all side-effects of the surgery
- Patients must be positive for estrogen receptor (ER) and/or progesterone receptor (PgR) as determined by institutional standard
- Patients must currently be taking a third-generation aromatase inhibitor (AI) - anastrozole, letrozole, or exemestane for at least the previous 90 days prior to registration with plans to continue for at least an additional 1 year after registration; patients may have switched AIs provided that they have been on a stable dose for at least 90 days; concurrent trastuzumab (Herceptin) is allowed
- Patients must have completed the S1200 Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF) within 14 days prior to registration; patients must have a worst pain score of at least 3 on the Brief Pain Inventory (item #2) that has started or increased since starting AI therapy
- Patients must be willing to submit blood and urine samples for serum hormones (estradiol, FSH, LH), inflammatory biomarkers (serum TNFα, IL-6, IL-12, CRP and urine CTX-II), urine AI metabolites, and DNA analysis (CYP19A1), and must be given the option to consent to use of remaining specimens for future translational medicine studies; baseline samples must be obtained prior to beginning intervention
Patients must be postmenopausal, as defined by at least one of the following:
- ≥ 12 months since the last menstrual period
- Prior bilateral oophorectomy
- Current use of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist
- Previous hysterectomy with one or both ovaries left in place (or previous hysterectomy in which documentation of bilateral oophorectomy is unavailable) AND follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) values consistent with the institutional normal values for the postmenopausal state; if patient is under the age of 55, FSH levels must be obtained within 28 days prior to registration
- Patients must have a Zubrod performance status of 0 to 1
- Patients must not have a severe bleeding disorder
- Patients must not have concurrent medical/arthritic disease that could confound or interfere with evaluation of pain or efficacy including: inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, spondyloarthropathy, psoriatic arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica), gout, episodes of acute monoarticular arthritis clinically consistent with pseudogout, Paget disease affecting the study joint (knees/hands), a history of septic arthritis or avascular necrosis or intra-articular fracture of the study joint, Wilson disease, hemochromatosis, alkaptonuria, or primary osteochondromatosis
- Patients must not have a history of bone fracture or surgery of the afflicted knees and/or hands within 6 months prior to registration
- Patients must not have a history of illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, might confound the results of the study or pose additional risk to the patient
- Patients must be able to complete study questionnaires in English or Spanish
- No other prior malignancy is allowed except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ [DCIS], adequately treated Stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission, or any other cancer for which the patient has been disease-free for > 5 years
- See Disease Characteristics
- Patients must not have had prior acupuncture treatment within the past 12 months or for AI-induced joint symptoms at any time
- Patients must not be on narcotics within 14 days of registration
- Patients must not have received oral corticosteroids, intramuscular corticosteroids, or intra-articular steroids within 28 days prior to registration
- Patients must not have received topical analgesics (e.g., capsaicin preparations) or any other analgesics (e.g., opiates or tramadol, with the exception of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] and acetaminophen) within 14 days prior to registration
- Patients must not have received or implemented any other medical therapy, alternative therapy, or physical therapy for the treatment of joint pain/stiffness within 28 days prior to registration; therapeutic massage is allowed


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Miss USA Pageant Does Call Me Maybe [VIDEO]
Again!!?!? Am I the only one that is completely convinced that the phenom that is covering or lip dubbing Call Me Maybe is getting old?
Again!!?!? Am I the only one that is completely convinced that the phenom that is covering or lip dubbing Call Me Maybe is getting old?
When will it end? The onslaught of covers and lip dubs for Carly Rae Jepson's sensational hit Call Me Maybe are turning up every where and being done by everyone!
You know The Rob & I adore The Shields Brothers. They were with us during Season 2 of The Voice as our Official Voice Analysts, and we really enjoyed hearing their thoughts on the competition.
Yes. You read that correctly. The band, Fun. (We Are Young) has now jumped onboard with the rest of the world to cover Carly Rae Jepson's Call Me Maybe.
You've more than likely seen a viral video of someone, anyone... singing Carly Rae Jepson's Call Me Maybe.
So I'm not totally sure what it is with people and covering songs, nothing is worse than going on youtube and seeing some of the most awful people attempting to "sing" your favorite song. However on the flipside there are a handful of times where you almost like the cover better then the original. So now the SMU ladies rowing team has decided to see who can dance to Carly Rae Jepson in a van better. I'll let you be the judge.
You know, when you're on a road trip it can get pretty boring. These guys figured out how to pass the time & have a little fun!


text: The Post Apocalypse is upon us in the upcoming film La Horde, as a zombie wave is spreading across the world devouring humanity while at the top of a skyscraper in France cops and gang members are battling it out. Can you say gun play meets end of the world meets zombies meets Die Hard 1? I think so, but lets have producer of the film Xavier Gens tell us more about La Horde! Video clip after the link bump.


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i normally don't like to expose my toes so much (i fear my toes are ugly and no one is telling me!) but these gorgeous sandals caught my eye. i love the mix of gold and silver leather straps and the fact that you could slip these on with anything and look fashionable.
a pair of simple flat sandals with a unique ruffle cuff. these are so cool!Tags: sandals, leather, cuffs, summer, Marc Jacobs, flats, travel gear, glam, springAdded 7 Years Ago from Barneys
comfy sandals. the leather is super soft and i especially love the scaled leather t strap. these would be perfect to travel with.
the sudoku sandals are unique & fashion forward. it comes in an array of colors and would look awesome with shorts, a maxi dress and even rolled up jeans. a great alternative to flip flops.Tags: sandals, summer, flats, spring, Cool Hunting, SheFinds, notcot, Chinese Laundry Sudoku, wrap around covered heelAdded 8 Years Ago from Chineselaundry


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I speak French. I know what the French word "frotter" means. There are only two well-documented qualities known world-wide to instantaneously persuade any and all American babes to "drop-trou" lickity-split: (1) proven employment as an Air Force fighter pilot and (2) the ability to speak French. I'm not a pilot. But I can honestly report that – combined with just a tad of naivety from your mark – that second skill works wickedly well… as advertised. That said, I'll save y'all a couple of unnecessary translator clicks: "frotter" means "to rub." As we tradition-minded Americans often do, we've bastardized it's derivations to include: "Frottage" and "Frotteur," meaning: rubbing and one who rubs, respectively. Now look… I know what you're thinking. Being a "rubber" is not a crime and has never significantly hurt anybody really. Occasional chafing and eye irritation? Maybe so, for the completely careless – sure. I've never known anyone who could prove they're not indeed even part-time "rubbers" themselves. In fact Masters & Johnson long ago provided key statistics and evidence as to how it can actually contribute to one feeling – umm – self-fulfilled. But today, we're not talking about that kind of rubbage. I'm here to lay the smack down on something far more dastardly, underhanded and downright illegal – Frottage.
First off, let's clear the air. Some of you may be tempted to associate Frottage with another well-loved, time-tested game of Grab-ass. I mean, what dude (and occasional lady) in his right mind doesn't love a random tush squeeze. You get what I'm saying? Grab-ass and Frottage, though sharing similarities, have a very, very clear distinction. Grab-ass just about always involves someone you know and are somewhat intimately familiar with. A good unprovoked butt-squeeze probably won't be perceived as ill-willed, nor inspire a violent reaction or call to the Po-Po. On the contrary, Frottage, is the act of an uninvited, unprovoked, sneaky-Pete cop-a-feel of a total stranger. Folks who toe the line of getting the absolute smack beat out of them by engaging in this type of behavior are by and large, older'ish (30 and over) men. In 42 years of life in NYC, and a career in bartending spanning two decades, I've yet to see a female Frotteur.
In my opinion, Frotteurs are some of the lowest scum on the planet. It would not surprise me in the least, if a significant percentage of these same dudes didn't have darker secrets lurking. When I see them doing their "thing" in public, I envision them as living in some dark, dank, S&M gear and porn-filled apartment, potentially responsible for far more heinous crimes as a side business (read: sexual harassment, stalking, assault, rape, battery, making body part soup, etc.). All of the guys I've witnessed taking part in Frottage are not destitute in the slightest. Rather, they appear to have gone out of their way to blend in; dressing exceptionally well, shaving, and otherwise looking like a productive society member. That's part of the gag I guess.
So you may be asking yourself: what the hell does this have to do with bartending? Answer: everything. Frottage is no only the domain of uber-crowded NYC and Tokyo subways as is sometimes reported in mainstream media. Frottage happens frequently in bars people. The sickest part is that the (overwhelmingly female) victims are beyond clueless that these guys are copping free feels. Victims simply go about their business, drinking, laughing, storytelling, and otherwise doing what it is guests do at bars. Meanwhile, in Creepville, their all-too-close assailants are methodically moving a random finger, thigh, shoulder, or even a straight-up hand towards their private parts. The ease with which douchebags get away with this gross violation often grows in proportion to how crowded and loud a bar happens to be. However, I've seen the occasional creep pull this stunt with only 3 or 4 guests at a bar.
Frotteurs' profiles' and behavior are eerily similar and easy to spot (at least by me). As mentioned, these guys will make every effort to appear "normal" and avoid suspicion. They'll greet you, cash in hand, order a simple cocktail, and usucally tip very well, in order to "buy out" leverage from the bartender. As a barkeep, you're not going to want to 86 someone who's bringing in revenue as well as stoking your tip jar are you? It depends I guess. Their M.O. is to pull up a stool or empty crevice next to a good looking girl who almost always happens to be engaged in conversation with someone else (in other words, distracted). Taking this a bit further, the victim's friends – shockingly – are nary aware of what is taking place either! This is really, really surprising here in NYC where just about everyone is constantly on the defensive.
Frotteurs aren't after direct conversation or "traditionally" winning a girl over. No. These dudes are creeps. I'm not a psychologist in the slightest. But, I've witnessed this activity enough times to tell you that underhanded contact is how they prefer to get their thrills.
Finally, my biggest beef. Far and away, what bugs me the most about Frottage is Hospitality Management traditions. On many occasions, I've witnessed ill-gotten feels and have alerted both Security and Management as to what is going on, and requested that these criminals be ejected. What makes me boil is that most times, both Security and Management are hesitant to to do so as they fear losing business. Yes, you read correctly. I have experienced first-hand, how Management (a) claim to doubt my report (b) watch exactly what I'm watching yet claim it's not happening and (c) walk away from a Frottage-in-progress without taking any action. Go figure.
I did once tend bar for many years at an extremely popular bar in Union Square (which shall remain nameless) which was haunted by a short, bald, white, businessman Frotteur. He went about his creepy business for quite a while. Upon my alerting the manager, the on-duty boss watched, waited and eventually saw the violation. I have to say it was quite amusing my good old manager physically pick this guy up and literately throw him to the curb. The strangest thing about that particular guy was that he was met with the same reaction not one year later. He's a habitual line stepper who will perhaps learn his lesson only when some girl's boyfriend sends him to the hospital.
I tell every bartender I work with… your greatest asset is your awareness of everyone and everything going on around you.


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- In Loving Memory (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/loving-memory/)
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Dogs, lives are short, too short, but you know that going in..., so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence....
― Dean Koontz, The Darkest Evening of the Year
Every precious second we had together was indeed a joy.
Willoglen Bewitching (AKC ptd)
April 4, 2000 - January 11, 2013
Also missed by:
Otto, GSD
Sophia, Sheltie
Nina, Sheltie
Phailin, Snowshoe
Cleopatra, Himalayan
She was beautiful. I am sorry for your loss :( Rest in Peace Samantha..
Very beautiful! So sorry Bill:(
April 4, 2000 - January 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I am so sorry!
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While they live they bring us such joy, yet their lives are never long enough. When they pass, it's brings us such grief. Samantha will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge. Until then, she will be running eternally young and free and wild :) Chin up, because she's just playing til you meet again.
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What a grand long life she had. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry, I know how heavy the loss of a pet is on ones heart.
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I am very sorry for your loss.
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#1 Mar 4, 2010
Municipal Authorities by their very nature are subject to miss-management. MAWC is no exception. Long a refuge for politcal patronage in jobs and currying political favors, it is time to review the entire structure including the Board, and the management organization.
Compensation, timber and natural gas operations, hiring practices, and the relationship with the union. Are the rate payers in the service delivery area getting a good deal? Are high water rates an impediment to economic development? Since the service delivery area of MAWC and its management organization transcends political boundaries, perhaps the Auditor General or Attorney General should conduct an audit or investigation to determine to identity if ratepayers are getting a good deal
Kerr and company's management fee is outlandish.
#2 Mar 5, 2010
Let's look into the hiring practices of the entire city!
#3 Mar 5, 2010
Shouldn't be too hard. First add up the blood relatives, then the relatives by marriage, and then the jobs for votes. Whoever's left had to be hired because the city needed the look outside the borders for talent.
#4 Mar 5, 2010
It will be easier to pentrate my organization or the CIA or the Bones & Skulls than the MAWC.
#5 Mar 6, 2010
Our water has more chlorine in it than the old
Renzie pool. Many people, fill gallon jugs & let them sit long enough for some of the chlorine to
leave the water. This water is used for coffee &
cooking & never goes down the drain, but we are charged for sewage regardless. Much of this is free money, likely making it's way back into the
MAWC & the politician's pockets. No different than working for a major steelmaker & the big money being pocketed over the scrap steel. Big bucks paid out for a product that's already been paid for.
#6 Mar 8, 2010
Fire MAWC and take back the water authority from from these high priced crooks
United States
#7 Mar 9, 2010
Why is it when you call them (sewage authority) they never answer the phones, and if you are lucky enough to get to voice-mail it tells you that the in box is full and can receive no more messages? Are they so under staffed that in a 4 day period you try and call over 20 times and the phone just rings and rings. Yet when you go down to pay your bill you have people sitting with nothing to do as the phone just rings and rings. I would think if you offered a service as important as water/sewage you should at least answer your damn phones. Maybe they do this so the elderly / or working people can't pay their bills over the phone, have their water shut off and have to pay a turn on fee. If anyone of us ran our own business like this we wouldn't be in business very long. I guess what makes this ok is they say it is. Like one of the earlier posters stated why do we get charged sewage on water that never goes down the drain? Both of these authorities need investigated.
#8 Mar 10, 2010
The answer to this poll should be no different than
the polls about 'International Village', the
'Police Overtime' or the 'School Board'. It's
simple, if McKeesport politics or their cronies are involved , it warrants an investigation.
#9 Mar 10, 2010
I went down to the Authority to pay my bill the other day and for some reason, I just simply could not give them all of the money. I actually didn't want to pay them. It was irrational and strange but I had a real bad attitude walking in there. I know I still have to pay it but something in me rebelled. I held back ten dollars and bought a scratch off ticket on the way home.
#10 Mar 17, 2010
I say investigate the MAWC and the mcKeesport Sewage authority.,.and while you are at it, investigate the city officials as well....particularly the "building inspector" (aka "tax collector") and the "city administrator" who excels in blowing off the questions of taxpayers.
#11 Mar 17, 2010
All I'm asking is, how much "experience and training" does that kid have to hold such an important job, and why does a guy who was C.D. director for more than 20 years have so little to show for bringing in business -- and keeping it -- in McKeesport?
#12 Mar 17, 2010
They are killing us we these bills. Get rid of MAWC!
#13 Mar 17, 2010
Any just who has control of MAWC and guess where they live?
#14 Mar 18, 2010
where do they live?
#15 Mar 18, 2010
Let me guess -- could it be White Oak!
#16 Mar 18, 2010
Oh no, that can't be right... "Good" people who don't live in McKeesport get to complain about how terrible the city is AND get to decide how to run it/control it from outside.
My nagging question since I moved here 22 years ago: If you're in charge and always complaining about how bad it is, why don't you do something about it? Or is there more money to be pilfered by keeping McKeesport just the way it is until the current crop of City Hallers finally retire and move away?
#17 Mar 19, 2010
Should have been done long ago
#18 Apr 12, 2010
Ceraso and company should be investigated by a grand jury.
#19 Apr 12, 2010
I had an issue with them a number of years ago and I got nowhere FAST. I was informed that they are an Authority, and that's that, they are in complete control and there is nothing that can be done about it. They are not like other utility companies, the same 'rules' don't apply to them. We're stuck.
#20 Apr 13, 2010
wasnt there a water authority worker trying to sell his house for 275 grand on the market in white oak? i would think it would be 100-120 grand at most for a small house on such a main road.
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- With ceramic base is for easy standing in water, suitable for fresh water and salt water.
Do the following things before decorative your fish tank.
a.clean the plastic plants with brush for removing dirt and impurities in cold water.
b.soak the plants at least two hours and dry under the ventilated place.
c. to avoid leaving feces on the plastic plants causing bacterial proliferation, it is recommended to clean the plants once a week.
|Green,Light Purple
|24 x 11.5 x 7.5cm/9.5" x 4.5" x 3"(L*W*T)
|Package Content
|1 x Aquarium Plant Decor
|Net Weight
|Plant Size
|22 x 11.5cm/8.7" x 4.5"(L*W)
|Product Name
|Aquarium Plant Decor
|Base Size
|7 x 2cm/2.8" x 0.8"(D*H)
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The reason this baby is smiling will crack you up
Sometimes, those oh-so adorable photo shoots don't turn out exactly as you had planned.
There's a picture of a gorgeous newborn that's going viral at the moment, but not for the reasons you might think. The baby in question, Ted, was enjoying his first photo shoot with his dad, Al, a blogger from the UK. At first glance, it looks like any other professional newborn photo – a sleeping, naked baby, serenely posed over his dad's loving arm, a look of pure contentment on his teeny, tiny face.
But not all is as it seems. In an image that gives new meaning to the phrase 'newborn shoot', baby Ted shows us just how fraught holding a nappy-less baby can be.
"It happened within a second," Al told the Today Show. "As I felt his stomach tense, in the back of your head you know he's about to go poo, and then before you know it … he's doing it."
We're still laughing at this one – and betting that of all the photos taken of baby Ted that day, this will be the one that makes it into the 21st birthday party montage.
Family photos can go hilarously wrong
Like Ted's internet debut, there are many, many family photos that have entertained the masses by going spectacularly wrong. You know the kind – just as you're trying to snap a pic of little Johnny accepting his soccer trophy, he trips on his way up the stage. They're the kind of photos that at first seem like failures, but upon closer inspection they're the ones we keep getting out of the album to chuckle at.
My family has a home video of me sitting serenely on the end of a dock at my grandparents' waterfront home, aged six. My father is filming me from the balcony of the house and I'm sitting with a little fishing net, trailing it around in the water. Out of nowhere, my younger brother (who was four at the time) barrels into the shot, obviously sensing the moment had come for him to act without getting in trouble (he didn't realise Dad was filming) and pushes me, fully clothed, into the water. The camera gets dropped, you hear me spluttering and crying, and my dad bellowing at my brother, who is highly disappointed that his antics were not only witnessed, but caught on film.
Of course it all ended well, and it is now a firm family favourite – far more than the ones that show us getting along at birthday parties or doing something sweet.
The same goes for these photos – some are painful, some are unfortunate, and some are just plain weird, but the families that took them now have a good laugh at them – enough that they've submitted them to Awkward Family Photos.
12 kids' photos gone horribly wrong
Baseball gone wrong
Ouch! Bet this little fella is glad his mum made him wear a cup!
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Mixed messaging
Some messages are too important not to share.
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'It looks worse than it is!'
This one looks absolutely horrific, however Dad told Awkward Family Photos that no babies were harmed during the making of the photo. It was an accident that happened during a family photo shoot. "I watch my son gracefully do a full backwards layout and land flat on his back in the sand. He's stunned for a moment, cries for a minute, but after about 2 minutes of sniffling he's back to his regular self, smiling and laughing."
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Diva behaviour
Sometimes you just get sick of having your photo taken. I get it.
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Face paint gone awry
One question – why?
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Gone Fishing
Oh no! This little girl is going to be put off fishing for life – I feel her pain, I've done the same thing!
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How many of you have had this exact thing happen? The swings are far more dangerous than they appear when your big sister is riding them!
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Unfortunate background
A good lesson that photography needs to take in all the elements of a shot.
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Between two worlds
Whoops! There is just the right amount of space between the two doors to make it a trap for this little one!
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Accidental tee-shirt swearing
A preview of coming attractions in his teenage years?
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What the - ?
Older and younger sister look equally appalled at the situation they now find themselves in.
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Swing role reversal gone wrong
This role-reversal didn't go too well – poor little fella just wanted to play the grown up for a while.
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Best Western Premier Hotel Slon
Top Wellness Hotel
Slovenska 34, Ljubljana
0.6 km from
Rp 1,052,400+
Ideal stay for a visit to the city center. The staff was fantastic.
The deluxe room was a nice size with modern facilities and amenities. The hotel's restaurant was wonderful. The location of the hotel was superb - walking distances to the top sites and restaurants.
Good location in the center of city Ljubljana, nice view from the room. Willignes of the staff at the reception could be better.
location, city canter
WiFi Internet access from the room (even though it wasn't free it was pretty cheap) Location is very convenient
good quality service
Very convenient location for the Old Town. A bit pricey. Quite a small room for the price.
location closed restoran
Wide range of options for breakfast and convenient/central location Rooms were a little dated.
Friendly staff. Small room.
Staff had a good hospitality and support. They tried to find local taxi for my cave viiting.
Great location and retains its charm. Excellent breakfast. Very good restaurant.
Location is great. Staff was helpful. Too small. No place to even set you case in bathroom. No soap tray.i n shower. They charge extra for AC. It felt more like a youth hostel rather than a fairly expensive hotel.
I liked a lot the hotel location in the very center of the city. The room was rather small but very clean.
The rooms were enormous and newly renovated. There was AC and good wifi. Most of all the location is amazing, within walking distance of all of Ljubljana's main attractions. You have to walk a bit from the parking (7 or 8 minutes) with your luggage. The included breakfast was just alright.
Everything is new and advanced there. I especially like the library on the ground floor!
1.The location is very good. 2.The breakfast is excellent. 3.The staff is very helpfull.
Attention to detail, although there was building work every effort was made to keep disruption to a minimum early start by the builders but I guess they have to do their job so no complaint really.
Reception was fast, proffesional. Parking gargae below hotel (but blocked by parking cars outside) Bed, bathroom is all of cheap material. Hotel needs in general large renovation to bring hotel to level it pretents to be. Not that it is bad hotel but against price not good.
Location is excellent. Room is clean and comfortable (although not big).
close to city centre
Nice hotel, no problems.
The room was clean and tidy There was a feeling of hospitality at reception. I could not use a bath tub in the room.
Good location. Friendly staff. Modern up to date decoration and very clean rooms
Friendly people, nice food, lots to see A bit noisy at times with the building work at about 7.00 in the morning, but otherwise all good.
The staff at the front desk were AMAZING. They were friendly and helpful introducing us to the city, map, and recommending restaurants. The room was beautiful and the pool was great! So glad we stayed here. The breakfast was spectacular! So much to choose from. We loved our stay.
We LOVED the breakfast and location and view off of balcony. Our booking with "getaroom" didn't come through in time, and the staff seemed a bit unsure about the whole time, and we had to call getaroom and get it settled, rather than them. Also, the pool was broken.
Location was ideal, within walking distance of the Triple Bridge. We came on a Friday evening and walked down to the Bridge. Awesome! Saturday there was a fair going on with lots of stuff to do. Hotel staff was gracious, helpful, polite, room was large and very clean, and comfortable. No complaints. No complaints!
Lovely staff, great facilities, no hidden charges. Lovely resteraunts (plural!). Unbelievable location, 5-10 minutes walk from just about everything, 60 seconds from the main area, Preseren Square, and 1 minute from the best resteraunts. Loved it. If there has to be something, I guess that we got a room at the back, so the view was more hotel rooms. Also, the Franciscan church rings the time throughout the night, could disturb light sleepers.
Hotel is in an excellent location, and the rooms were comfortable and of a good standard. The buffet breakfast was great.
We stayed at your hotel for 4 nights. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and accomidating! One of the bellmen even went out down the street to get a slice of pizza for us late at night when we came in after the resturants were closed! Everyone went out of their way to be helpful! It was an outstanding experience! I wish that a conversion plug from US to EU was available in suite for us to use.
Superb location and loved the belle epoch character of the hotel - would definitely recommend! Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Very nice and friendly staff,excellent location.
The friendliness of the staff !!!! They should work on the quality of their Espresso coffee
Breafast and location Room size and features not worth the money
The reception staff really go out of their way to make sure your stay is enjoyable. Their professionalism and, not least, their fluency in 4 or 5 languages was truly impressive. They were genuinely concerned that everything in the room was ok, super-efficient at organising transport and recommending restaurants etc.(Any traveller within 100 miles of Ljubljana should visit the Sokol retaurant) Nothing to fault
Fantatic location. At the heart of the best part of city. Great, clean rooms. One of the best breakfast buffets of any hotel I've been to. Would not stay anywhere else if I was looking for a hotel. A receptionist at the best was a bit surely on arrival, the same receptionist the next day was incredibly helpful. Helped what would have left a slight bitter taste in the mouth about my stay.
Very confortable room, very good location, friendly staff, brief everything was ok. I recommand this hotel to everybody who want to have a good stay in Ljubljana.
A very pleasant hotel but disappointing breakfast.
staff approach, internet in the price, hotel as it is and good location in the city no
location, very nice rooms, huge balcony (8 floor) with great views to old town. good breakfast
Very friendly and professional staff, clean room and great location
Hotel location and, LAN internet service for free, swimming pool and sauna.
Easy internet connection
Very central location and good buffet breakfast Noisy air conditioner
its just great
The rooms are spotless clean and there was free internet in the room which is very comfortable. The location is nearby the old city so no need for taxi drive etc. .. Can't say anything about the extra services or breakfast .. i had no time to enjoy it this time; maybe next time! I was in room 615 and the noise when the swimming pool was open was not really enjoyable
beautiful decoration, style; very cute and excellent taste; very homy; very kind staff parking is very very far away; hotel street was in construction;
The hotel is right in the city center. Is an old but well refurbished building. Rooms are quite small. Breakfast was rather disappointing. Problems with parking places in that area; it has to be your lucky day in order to find a place for your car. Once you figured it out, the parking place is for free!!! Believe it or not!
Luxurious and attractive furnishings with plush cushions, chandeliers. Staff were very friendly and helpful with excellent English.I loved the location - the street outside was quiet but right in the medieval centre and the bells from the nearby church were audible but not too loud. Free Internet access on the computer from the landing outside our room was great too. Parking is a problem and you couldn't drive to the hotel to drop off bags. We did find some free parking within reasonable walking distance (along the river, ask the staff for advice) but still had to carry our bags. Also, despite being beautifully appointed, the room was quite small for the price.
Great Location. Very helpful reception who organised shuttle to collect from hotel to transfer back to airport. (Good "value" for money in a city that hotels in general are expensive!) Workmen relaying cobblestones outside the hotel started work (noisely!) very early on Saturday (7am)!! Sunday morning the Church Bells started early too!!! Breakfast was "okay" but not great!
not too many guests rooms were a bit too small
Location in old town--- cleanliness and design......breakfast area....... staff attention to detail 3 of 4 of us felt the beds were too hard
very nice , cosy and stylish small hotel with friendly staff and in very good location no parking due to its location (pedestrian zone) but you can find parking by the river most probably which is also free and not very far from the hotel.
Location, hotel staff and the rooms were simply excellent Not a single thing
Very helpful staff. Great location at the centre of the old town. Comfortable beds, and loads of character. Definitely not your average international hotel, and all the better for it. Some rooms may be a bit small for an extended stay: ask when booking if this is a concern. Mind your head on the rafters in room 11!
Location on quiet/pedestrianised street in old town,; excellent varied buffet breakfast; friendly staff. Nothing
Reception staff were helpful even though they seem to have been placed in a cupboard. Room was very comfortable. Reception area not very visible. a minor point but the finish in the room was not always top quality, small bleach stains on carpets etc.
Almost perfect!!! Very beautiful and clean room, right in the center near the castle, very kind/young/perfectly English speaking staff, fantastic breakfast (large volume in an elegant room). Romantic big shower for 2 persons with soft new bathrobe! Not a big problem but the hotel just opened in Dec 2009, so still some works are going on, no room service, central area not accessible by car (but you can park for free if you walk 5 min).
Superb interior design; space & peace; a 'family' feeling to it; excellent breakfast. Our room (6?) had little drawer space for clothes; shower room might be better with more shelf space.
Staff was very friendly - located in a beautiful place and walking distance to attractions museums cafe's etc. surrounded by great shops and restaurants - will defiantly be back
Exclusive, small hotel. Fabulous big room, with very comfortable, very large bed, big bath. Penthouse suite also has garden access, wood burning fireplace, candles. No car park, and in a pedestrianised area but was usually able to park for free on the street less than 5 mins away. The hotel can let cars into the street for (un)loading if needed.
The rooms and decor were amazing! Food was great. Staff treated us like family, we will stay there everytime we go to Slovenia. The hotel has no parking. We had to park about 10 minutes away.
Penthouse room was amazing !
Beautiful hotel, great value. The rooms were amazing, and the staff was extremely helpful. We will stay at this hotel everytime we visit Lubijana. The lack of parking.
Excellent facilities and good breakfast
Great staff - very friendly and very helpful/accomodating! No soundproofing. Could hear everything in the room next door.
Very pretty hotel, central location close to river and in old town/center. No complaints at all and would happily return!
We stayed at the Antiq Hotel twice, at the beginning and end of our two week trip around Slovenia. The second time we were given a very large room at the same price as the original one...a nice treat. That's not to say that the first wasn't very nice, because it was. The staff was very nice and helpful, the breakfast buffet extensive, and the location couldn't have been better.
The service was outstanding!!! The location is about as good as you can get in Ljubljana. The mattresses were pretty worn...they need to invest in some new one.
The staff was very knowledgeable, helpful and pleasant. We enjoyed every bit of our stay!
Excellent location in the old town, close to great bars and resturants. use of the bikes was great and very easy to get around on. The family apartment we were in was excellent for a family with a teenage daughter like ourselves. We had an issue with the booking, we didnt get the correct apartment that had been confirmed. The hotel couldnt apparently do anything about it and although it was smaller we were still charged the same amount of money. The breakfast was good except they didnt replenish things and so if you were at breakfast early you had the best choice of food, otherwise you felt as if you got what was left.
Nice location, good service. Spacious room. Good breakfast.
Excellent location. A block or two from the river and all the cafes, but in a quiet square. Just perfect! Comfortable room with a nice view of the square and very friendly, helpful staff. We'd definitely come back.
lovely atmosphere of the hotel and very friendly and helpful staff parking nearby is a problem initially until you become familiar with the area
Location, very helpful professional staff, good breakfasts, unique room, loved room #13 suite Our room stayed hot despite lowering the heating the controls, but easily corrected by openning windows, non smoking rules need to be enforced inside hotel, did not like barking dogs, you should make hotel no pets allowed, not sanitary either
The location is great, rooms are big - however modestly equipped. The staff was also helpful. There was no hot water for some time and the breakfast was very modest.
room was great, hotel in great position. difficult to get car close to hotel.


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The Ohio Development Services Agency's Collateral Enhancement Program (CEP) was created to facilitate increased lending by banks to small businesses, and minority-owned businesses, at need access to capital for growth or expansion. The CEP is designed to enable financing that might otherwise be unavailable due to a collateral shortfall. The program supplies pledged cash collateral accounts or allocations to lending institutions to enhance collateral coverage of individual small business loans. The program is designed to target certain situations or industries, such as manufacturing, in which there is a collateral shortfall.
Note: This section was updated as of January 11, 2015
Up to 30 percent of the loan amount for real estate, equipment, and working capital loans up to the maximum cash collateral deposit limits.
Yes, the deposit percentage is up to 50 percent of the loan amount if the loan is to a minority-owned business certified with the State of Ohio Equal Opportunity Division or any reciprocal certification recognized by the State of Ohio Equal Opportunity Division.
Note: This section was updated as of January 11, 2015
Loans may be made with such interest rate, fees, and other terms and conditions as Lender and Borrower agree
Interest rates, maturity, and other loan terms are negotiated between the Borrower and the Lender
Lenders have responsibility for loan underwriting
1. The Collateral Enhancement Program was funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative, a program of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010.
2. "Principal" is defined as "If a sole proprietorship, the proprietor; if a partnership, each managing partner and each partner who is a natural person and holds a 20 percent or more ownership interest in the partnership; and if a corporation, limited liability company, association or development company, each director, each of the five most highly compensated executives or officers of the entity, and each natural person who is a direct or indirect holder of 20 percent or more of the ownership stock or stock equivalent of the entity."


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The paradise-like splendor of the Caribbean can overshadow many traditional vacation rental properties. But never The Elements!
This newly-built, sophisticated and modern beach front condominium complex is a contemporary jewel of North Playa del Carmen. Located in one of Playa's trendy areas – Coco Beach – it boasts deluxe two-bedroom condominiums, the longest pool on the Playa, a private gym, 5-star hotel services and much more.
The intelligent design of The Elements allows every condominium to take full advantage of both the stunning views of the contemporary pool and turquoise waters of the Caribbean. So whether you are staying in a condo or decide to pamper your loved ones with a stay in a penthouse, you will always have postcard perfect views of Playa del Carmen and Coco Beach as your backdrop.
Each of units at The Elements feature a spacious and cozy living room, a formal dining area that can comfortably seat a family of 6, a fully equipped modern kitchen and 2 tastefully decorated bedrooms with private bathrooms. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open the living space to either a private poolside patio or a spacious ocean-view terrace. This is the perfect place to enjoy the refreshing morning breeze and a cup of freshly-brewed aromatic coffee. Penthouse units also boast a rooftop Jacuzzi. Arm yourself with a chilled 'cerveza' or a bottle of Champagne and experience the pleasure of warm water jets massaging muscle tension away.
Another important element of an ideal paradise-like vacation is relaxing by the pool. And believe me, The Elements' pool patio has been designed for ultimate relaxation and instant stress-relief. A long line of spa-like lounge chairs framing the entire length of the pool looks so inviting, you will want to spend a few hours here.
Another unique feature offered at The Elements is its private "guest-only" beach club! Filled with lounge chairs and lined with palm trees, The Elements Private Beach Club allows you to escape the beach bars of Playa del Carmen and enjoy your private peace and quiet.
If you are in the mood for a quick energizing workout, you can either embrace numerous outdoor activities, such as snorkeling, jogging on the beach or your can hit The Elements fitness center.
And don't forget to take a walk on the cosmopolitan streets of Playa del Carmen, especially the famous 5th Avenida, boasting numerous restaurants, bars, shopping boutiques and souvenir shops.
Bottom line is: If you want to feel pampered, entertained and awed by first-class service, go ahead and book your stay at The Elements! You'll love it there!
We represent so many small, quaint facilities, privately-owned homes and we coordinate availability with local people. Add The Elements to your inquiry, we will get back with you, confirm availability and of course, answer any question you might have!
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"This was our first family trip to mexico and stay in a condo vs an all inclusive. Really enjoyed the quiet and laid back atmosphere of a condo vacation- definitely a good choice for us....the Elements was quiet and comfortable, and we never had to..."
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This was our first family trip to mexico and stay in a condo vs an all inclusive. Really enjoyed the quiet and laid back atmosphere of a condo vacation- definitely a good choice for us....the Elements was quiet and comfortable, and we never had to fight for Beach space or poolside chairs which was perfect. Damien was great and super helpful. Our only complaint was that the plumbing was in need of some major repairs ( leak from rooftop shower as well as washing machine and toilet block) We own a plumbing company in Canada so it was actually very funny!!- at the END of our holiday!! Our unit was also not as well equipped as we would have liked in the kitchen. But overall our family had a wonderful holiday and Christmas vacation at the ELEMENTS
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I, as many others here, are trying to build a Fett Suit, and I am trying to figure out witch Bucket to buy, and there is a lot of info on buckets here. I tryed on my towns local Fett Boba fett helmet, witch is a Bobamaker helmet and it was't any room to spare. wondered then If a fph2, gmh or a asok budget would be better, wanna put in one of salamanderkings servo and light kits. So the question is:
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New Tokyo Design Museum In Tokyo, Delorean Love & Remixing Heineken's Future [PechaKucha]
In today's stroll through the PechaKucha archive we discover a presentation on the joys of the famed car from 'Back to the Future.'
Today's presentations were all part of our special Tokyo Designers Week 2012 edition of PKN Tokyo (Vol. 96), held at Meiji-Jingu Gaien this past Wednesday, inside the TDW Dome.
Known for his award-winning art direction and branding projects, Taku Satoh is the founder of Taku Satoh Design Office, and has been wowing design lovers with his innovative and often mesmerizing visual sense. In his presentation (in Japanese), he also talks about the new "Design Museum Japan" initiative.
Architect and designer Eero Koivisto is co-founder of Claesson Koivisto Rune in Stockholm, a studio that started in architecture, but quickly made its mark as a multi-disciplinary company. Here, he talks about a passon of his: the Delorean.
Heineken's design director Mark van Iterson shares his vision for design, and invites everyone to help shape the future of Heineken's bottle design, as part of the company's "Remix Our Future" competition.
Today's addition to the Tumblr blog is the poster for PKN Bucharest Vol. 10 (pictured above), that was held last night — you'll find the full list of presenters with links on the official event page.
PKN Buenos Aires Vol. 27 was held this past Tuesday, and here's a great gallery of photos from the event, to give you a taste of the night that was. Above, a panoramic shot of the crowd and stage, and kicking off the event by showing the poster image.
The weekend starts tonight (November 2) with these four events: PKN New Plymouth Vol. 6, PKN Plzen Vol. 3, PKN Loviisa Vol. 6, and PKN Sarajevo Vol. 3. On Saturday there's PKN Springfield, MO Vol. 8, PKN Guimaraes Vol. 4, and PKN Sarajevo Vol. 4, and then on Sunday it's PKN Dunsborough Vol. 6 and PKN Perth Vol. 11.
Originally published on PechaKucha. Republished with kind permission.


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Are you prepared?
As near as I can tell, winter is nearly upon us.
A month or so ago, as I recall, weathermen everywhere were predicting that this would be a harsh winter.
In my humble opinion, long-range weather predictions are good contra indicators of future weather. If the wooly worm says it will be mild and NOAA says that it will be harsh, I'll go with the wooly worm every time.
Nevertheless, even a blind pig occasionally finds an acorn. The prudent person considers the possibility that the weatherman may be right.
Most years, our part of Indiana doesn't get large snowfalls. However, freezing rain is virtually a yearly occurrence. Freezing rain is more likely to knock out your electricity than any other weather phenomena as tree limbs frequently break under the weight of the ice and fall into utility lines.
I am not talking about Armageddon here. Most of the time, you only have to be prepared for one to three days before things get back to normal.
For most of us, we don't have to look back any farther than our parents or grandparents for prudent preparation.
Every home should have a pantry. If your family likes corn, sometime instead of picking up a couple of cans, buy a flat or two for the pantry.
Do the same with canned fruits and dinners like ravioli; but only the stuff you know you will eat. When the first flat is gone (or half gone if you only have one) put it on your grocery list. Imagine virtually never having to run to the store to get something you are out of to make dinner.
It seems that whenever the prediction is for snow, the grocery appears to have been looted of all bread, eggs and milk. Why? Nutritionally, bread is no different than rice or pasta. So long as it is kept dry, pasta should last virtually forever. I have never seen rice go bad, but I guess it could if it hung around for a year or few. If you bake, you probably have canned or powdered milk on hand. A small box or a few cans should be more than adequate for anything likely to occur.
Every home should have a few candles and a couple of oil lamps. Not only do they provide light and a small amount of heat, they are an efficient way to start a fire. Even with stubborn kindling, one match to light a candle and using the candle to start a fire is much better than trying to use matches or a lighter to get a fire going. If you can afford it, having an indoor approved propane heater is not a bad idea.
Don't forget your car. Although you are not likely to be stuck for a terribly long time, you would be wise to keep an old blanket in the trunk. A bag of rock salt, a small shovel and a couple bottles of water are probably a good idea.
My parents always kept a couple of candles and a lighter in the car during winter for light, heat and to start a fire in a pinch. If you drive a lot, a couple of army surplus, "meals ready to eat," in the truck is probably a good idea.
My attitude on emergency preparedness is similar to my attitude toward motorcycle helmets. I spend a lot of money to buy a really good one and hope that every penny was wasted.
But it makes me feel a lot better knowing it is there if I should ever need it.
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