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Cell phone rip off IMO
As you can see in my siggy, our cell phone contract is up in May. Well I called Alltel, to see about getting it cancelled, they said that my contract is up May 13th, but even if I cancel my account then, I will still be charged until June 2nd, regardless if I use the minutes or not. That stinks. They had no problem prorating my bill in the beginning of the contract which was 2 years ago. This irritates me. That means another $107 a month I wasn't planning on. DH isn't thrilled about me cancelling it anyway, but I really don't give a darn right now, it is going..going...going. sonn to be gone. I may look into a trac phone though. $107 x 12 months a year, adds up to a chunk of change. Yeah know what I mean??
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Wow I dont think that is fair that you will still be charged if your contract is up on 5/12??? I've never heard of that but they are all out to make money and I agree $107 a month is pretty steep for a cell phone bill.~TRACY~*
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Wow, that really stinks. I think I would ask to speak to a supervisor and let them know that you are canceling your contract as of May 12 and that you expect no further charges after that date. You have fulfilled your obligation and they must now fulfill theirs which is ending the charges and commitment as of the end of the contract, if you can not reason with the supervisor continue to go up the chain of command until you find a person with some authority and some common sense to go along with it.Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements04-27-2007, 09:55 AM #4
I totally know what you mean, luckily you get rid of it soon. But it stinks anyway. I got a Cingular gophone about a week ago, love it! We save about $50 a month.04-27-2007, 10:02 AM #5
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Alltel really sucks anyway.
We had them in AL and when we went to get out of our contract because of dh's orders (Army) to move to NY, they tried to tell us we could still use Alltel where we were going and that we didn't qualify to get out of our contract free of charge because of a military move (like our contract stated).
Yeah, the closest Alltel office is TWO HOURS away from where we are now and all our calls would be out of the area. After two weeks of fighting with them, they finally relented. Only they confiscated our phones...along with my cell phone cover that I paid money for.
I guess I'm still a little bitter over Alltel04-27-2007, 10:28 AM #6
Does the FCC cover cell phones? You can print a complain form out right off the internet.
YankeeMom, how did they confiscate the phones? I'm picturing a couple of goons showing up and repo'ing them04-27-2007, 10:46 AM #7
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Alltel here has been sold to Windstream04-28-2007, 12:33 AM #8
I would check the cancellation policy on the contract.
If I remember correctly, my Cingular contract required a 30 day notice to cancel the policy.04-28-2007, 12:34 AM #9
Oh, I've since gone prepaid, and I love it. I pay about $120 for the entire year. I rarely use my phone.04-28-2007, 10:20 AM #10
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I am considering the Trac phones as well. Right now I have two with Sprint. They (the company) have been a nightmare to deal with. They always say they will credit you this or that and never do. For example after Hurricane Katrina we had service disabled for ages. When I called to find out what was going on and when service would be restored I was told we would get credit for loss air time. Never happened. I hate how if you make any changes to your service it locks you in for another two years on the contract. To cancel it will take $400 ($200 per phone). With the kids getting out of school in three weeks, DD will need one (no house phone) since DS is in summer school. Just trying to figure out the cheapest/best way to go.04-30-2007, 09:45 AM #12
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We like our Tracfones. I bought DH one for Christmas, it cost $29.99 for the phone and came with 80 minutes of airtime. I bought one for myself about three weeks ago. We don't use our phones much at all, so the cost for each phone will be about $10 a month.04-30-2007, 01:08 PM #13
I was soooo excited when I got my first cell phone. I was 20.
On my 25th birthday my husband and I decided that we were going to completely get rid of the phones. I wasn't even considering a pre-paid phone. I was so fed up with all of it. BUT my grandmother didn't like calling the house (it is my in-laws house, after all)-- she just felt uncomfortable... so she bought me a pre-paid phone.
I didn't want anything-- especially a new bill. It has come in handy. We have had a few car emergencies where we needed something-- and it has saved us from hiking to a phone from the highway. We pay $20 every 3 months (that's required) and hardly come close to using that much. But when we went back to Hawaii we needed a cell phone and all the saved $$ (I think it was around $80) was completely used up. So, pre-paid phones can be great if you hardly use them. We keep ours in the car for emergencies only.05-02-2007, 08:01 AM #14
Um, I have a question....whats a TRAC phone? How does it differ from a regular cell phone?
I have gone prepaid and I love it!! Cheaper then my monthly bill every month, I cant complain.
I was in non contract plan but they prorated as well. Its just in case you flee w/o paying etc so they can cover the basic cost vs being 100% ripped off. But Id do as someone else suggested....calling the service provider, demand to speak to a call ctre mgr and then explain to them your contracts up and you have no further interest in continuing with their services - as much as they will sell you and claim to give you for free - and ask what exactly needs to be done step by step to ensure you do not get anymore charges from them. Enjoy the last month free - kinda sorta!
Always get their name, ID# and which call centre they're in and dept. I tried calling once and I got sent to a guy named John in England...hrmm...how many Johns can there really be? Grrr....but as stated above, Im on prepaid and LOVING IT!05-02-2007, 07:11 PM #15
That is a rip off. I better watch out so I don't get into the same type of situation. There is already too many expenses to deal with.
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There are 77 comments on the Honolulu Star-Bulletin story from Apr 14, 2009, titled Pay for view - News. In it, Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports that:What: Town hall informational meeting on a planned shark-encounter tour operation to launch three miles off Maunalua Bay Why: Area representatives and community groups will address public safety, operating procedures and impact on marine life.
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#1 Apr 14, 2009
what are you worried about? no one is coming here anyway. until the homeless squatters are cleared out of oahu and the beaches restored, the parks restored...kiss tourism GOODBYE
p.s. do you really think anyone cares?
#2 Apr 14, 2009
Come on you wimps. Dump the cage and man up. Sharks gotta eat to you know.
#3 Apr 14, 2009
Why anybody would want to open in a business in Hawaii after the upcoming tax increases and seeing the way companies are treated here is beyond me.
Good luck!
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#4 Apr 14, 2009
Who uses what water 3 miles offshore? Divers in 800 feet? Kayaks should not be there as well. If there are no Galapagos sharks there then the business will fail. Didn't Atlantis feed fish fronting Waikiki at one time or another? You people act like you own the entire ocean because you play along the shore. So the Haleiwa site attracted a white shark. What happened?
The established North Shore shark encounters will be opposed as this will take away some of their business. But the biggest surprise is the media. It appears you trying to sink the project before it gets off the ground.
#5 Apr 14, 2009
I hate canned tours. If you want to be an adverturer do it mano a mano. Otherwise, stay by your hotel swimming pool and tangle with the rubber duckies.
#6 Apr 14, 2009
It's a no-brainer that if you feed them, they will come...and stay....and expect "food" everytime they hear a boat, whether it's a fishing boat or a dive boat or a tour boat. I personally don't want to be considered their "food" when I'm swimming or diving out there. Do you???
#7 Apr 14, 2009
I suggest having shark tours, without throwing the blood and guts in the water (that's called littering).
If you can't attract sharks without polluting the ocean with blood and guts, then I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Perhaps Iolani can use his own blood to attract the sharks. Then he can use all the money he makes for a transfusion. Of course he'll need all his "guts" in order to deal with all the tree huggers out to get him.
One thing... three miles out is a 45 minute swim for a good swimmer. A shark could cover that distance in 5 or 10 minutes. In other words... 3 miles isn't NEARLY far enough.
#8 Apr 14, 2009
The Haleiwa shark tours are less than three miles off shore. The DLNR or whoever regulates and enforces the rules needs to take accurate gps measurements of the distance, not merely accepting the word of the operators.
These tours are not a good idea, putting us, the local everyday users of the ocean at risk. You know what they say, "don't feed the bears".
#9 Apr 14, 2009
Why don't they move the operation down to the Northshore so that there will be competition. It will be good for businese and a good possibility that rates could be lowered. Also, more choice of vendors for the patrons interested in the tour.
#10 Apr 14, 2009
Naughton, you're misinformed. There was only one crab fisherman long time ago. Crab fishing is seasonal, pots were spread out along the whole north shore coast and he didn't palu to catch crab. Discarded bait was only bones if anything. Nothing like what is going on now. They did not advantage of an existing condition, they have created their own. Its not difficult to condition any living creature.
Holland, it not always about money. The sharks that are brought to the site do travel, very quickly....they don't just stay in one place.
This kind of stupid enterprise has been owtlawed in other states and countries. If you lived elsewhere, would you feed the top predators in your backyard? Leave the animals alone, it's not a circus.
Oh, well, maybe the sharks will feed on the turtles, which will allow the limu to grow on the reefs and bring back the reef fish. Let's make Hawaii known for shark infested waters and help tourism.
#11 Apr 14, 2009
shark chumming makes no sense
time to look at prohibiting such operations from our shores, and don't let the guy smugly hide behind jurisdiction
offshore gambling is already banned
#12 Apr 14, 2009
When the two companies operating on the Northshore first began operations, they were well within the 3 mile limit. They really didn't care. It was all about the money. It still is.
On rough days, they can't go 3 miles out even if they wanted to. The bulk of their passengers couldn't handle it. So they cheat. There's no one to check on them. And shorter distances to travel means more trips per day.
Not only that, Haleiwa and many other harbors were set up as a recreational use harbors and not to accomodate commercial activity. That probably got changed in pursuit of the almighty dollar but it should be changed back to recreational use only. DLNR should get the shark tours, charter fishing boat operations, dive boat operations jet ski operations, sailboat charter operatiions, commercial fishing boat operations and any other commercial activity out of these harbors. And along the way that would eliminate the shark tour operators which are endangering public safety.
#13 Apr 14, 2009
There have been some stupid proposals put forward that were really designed to promote the financial interests of a few, but this latest one,encounter with the sharks, has to rank amongst the top. It is not only stupid, it is unnecessary, dangerous to our community and to the hundreds of people who enjoy the water for harmless recreation such as surfing, canoeing, wind surfing and other activities. And for what purpose? For the thrill of a handful of adrenaline junkies? Not really. The aim is a financial gain for a few, irrespective of the havoc and chaos that such a new attraction will create.
Would the visitor industry benefit from it? It will not. Visitors dont come to our islands for the thrill of seeing sharks roaming around a cage waiting for a bite to be thrown at them. Visitors come to Hawaii for the beauty of our coast lines,(whats left of them) the warmth of our climate and the hospitality of our people.
To allow such unnatural activity to take place here in East Oahu will disrupt the way of life of its residents and will create traffic and parking problems. Dead fish or meat will probably be used as bait for the sharks and will be left stored somewhere in the Marina overnight, thus attracting rodents and other vermin, perhaps posing a health hazard and creating a foul smell.
But the most dangerous part is that the sharks will quickly learn where the food came from, they will convey to our East Oahu waters in droves and they will instinctively figure out that the boat is a food supply and they will follow it to port and then swim around patiently waiting for the next day.
Rest assured that we will be told by the interested parties that there are no risks, the sharks will never follow the boat close to shore, that at night they will go back to the deep water and return punctually the following day for their daily meal and ready to entertain a few dozen thrill seekers.
We will probably be told that this will help researchers to better understand the way sharks live and behave. The fact is, sharks have been around for millions of years and they managed very well without human interference.
You know that what we are told by these operators is plain nonsense. Sharks are opportunistic predators (it appears that some humans are too) and go where food is provided without them having to make the effort.
This is too dangerous for the people that enjoy the water as a family or individual recreation and we should say NO to this opportunistic and cynical idea.
#14 Apr 14, 2009
"But the most dangerous part is that the sharks will quickly learn where the food came from, they will convey to our East Oahu waters in droves and they will instinctively figure out that the boat is a food supply and they will follow it to port and then swim around patiently waiting for the next day."
Oh my gosh, the sharks will be showing up in the aisles of Safeway!
Give me a break. How many shark bites have there been in Haleiwa sade? ZERO! It's a non-issues. And what a shock...the proprieter of a North Shore shark encounter opposes a south shore opperation (competition). Please! As for the swimmers...how often do you swim 3 miles from shore? Thought so. Come on folks, don't we have real issues to be concerned about here? Hawaii is going down the tubes! We're taxed to our okoles! We're about to get the "Train to Nowhere," and our legislators have no idea how to do their jobs. Focus on real issues, people.
#15 Apr 14, 2009
Sharks don;'t attract tourist business hon
#16 Apr 14, 2009
Palu Palu,
I'm sorry for being rude brutha but you need to think before you type. It's not like the sharks understand the 3 miles rule and stay that far out. They will follow the boats back into the harbor making it very dangerous for all of the ocean users in the path of the boat. This is a very bad idea in Haleiwa, Hawaii Kai or wherever. Although you are right that this may be bad for the shark tour company, think of how bad it would be for the overall economy to bring tigers and possibly white sharks closer to the south/east shores. How good you think it will be for tourism and the water sports industries (paddling, surfing, kayaking, boating, etc) should big shark sightings and attacks increase on the south/east shores. Sorry brah, but you way off base. As far as the media goes, yeah I agree they have agendas but in this case I'm glad they bringing this to everybody's attention.
#17 Apr 14, 2009
As a former NOAA employee Mr. Naughton should know that it is illegal to chum for sharks, not only in State waters, but also in Federal waters known as the EEZ, which extends out 200 miles. The Magnusen-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Managment Act was amended in January 2007 to include this prohibition on chumming for sharks in Hawaii, unless you are actually fishing for sharks it is illegal anywhere in Hawaiian waters. The North Shore tour operators had to give up their chumming practice but still are able to use the crab fishers to lure the sharks in.
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#19 Apr 14, 2009
Great post. Feeding sharks for money sounds like a 3rd world country, oh thats right we are a 3rd world country.
#20 Apr 14, 2009
If these photos were actually taken in 2008 as the credits say, then the "shark wranglers" are breaking the law. State and Federal law enforcement need to crack down on this practice. The companies know there is no one on the water enforcing the law.
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Coolest chess set ever!
wouldn't the tubes become too hot to touch though?
Do these tubes heat up? That would make for an interesting variant of 'speed chess'. You have to move every piece as much as possible otherwise you will get 2rd degree burns!
I love how the tube on it's side looks like c'thulu… or maybe that's just me…
Cool! I love unique chess sets.
Those tubes have been cut open and resealed, and are lit by LEDs, rather than the original filaments(note the blue ones, in particular.) On the plus side, they should therefore last forever(more or less) and not cause unpleasant burns. On the minus side, they lose about a million authenticity points.
So WTF are "choobs"? I checked google and it seems to be only a name used by people, companies, and Java bot programs.
Phisrow, I dunno, it would be pretty impractical to use if it was really tube based. So they lose a million "museum piece to sit on a shelf and never be used" points but gain a million "able to actually be played" points. At least, imho.
Choobs are vacuum tubes being used for chess purposes.
Want…too late to hit the kids up for Father's Day.
I assume plugging the tube in is the connection that lights the LED (light emmiting diode) and the power is wired to each tube socket that way there are no batteries to run down. The board probably had a light cord to a wall wort for power. Nice job!!!!
I've always thought of vacuum tubes as kinetic sculpture! And I've always thought it was such a shame that a lot of vintage tube gear hide glowing tubes from view. The hi-fi power amp designers of the 1950's had the right idea, even if the naked tube/cage designs were chosen primarily for cooling purposes.
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A tan in a test tube -in vitro models for investigating ultraviolet radiation-induced damage in skin
Fernandez, Tara L., Dawson, Rebecca A., Van Lonkhuyzen, Derek R., Kimlin, Michael G., & Upton, Zee (2012) A tan in a test tube -in vitro models for investigating ultraviolet radiation-induced damage in skin. Experimental Dermatology, 21(6), pp. 404-410.
Presently, global rates of skin cancers induced by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure are on the rise. In view of this, current knowledge gaps in the biology of photocarcinogenesis and skin cancer progression urgently need to be addressed. One factor that has limited skin cancer research has been the need for a reproducible and physiologically-relevant model able to represent the complexity of human skin. This review outlines the main currently-used in vitro models of UVR-induced skin damage. This includes the use of conventional two-dimensional cell culture techniques and the major animal models that have been employed in photobiology and photocarcinogenesis research. Additionally, the progression towards the use of cultured skin explants and tissue-engineered skin constructs, and their utility as models of native skin's responses to UVR are described. The inherent advantages and disadvantages of these in vitro systems are also discussed.
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Winx Club Forever
- Previous Transformation: Bloomix
- Next Transformation: Butterflix
Mythix is the power contained in the Ancestral Wands that will allow the Winx to enter the Legendarium World. This transformation will only be seen in 3D and can only be used in the Legendarium World.
The outfits appear to be formal like Enchantix with prom-like dresses and high heels or boots with ruffles and flowers in design. The outfits have bright scheme colors but not complicated. The boots are designed to match well with the outfits. The hair is tied, or curled, and decorated with the matching flower. Also, their wings are big and layered with sharp tips. Some of the fairies may gain tattoos, like Tecna.
A fairy requires the Ancestral Wands which grants her the Mythix power. In order to obtain the Ancestral Wand, the fairy must prove herself worthy before the Wand.
Magical Abilities
The Mythix power gains the users the ability to enter the Legendarium World, and also teleport themselves from Legendarium World to the real world, as well as the items from the Legendarium World. However, once they stayed in the Legendarium World for too long, they will become fictional characters forever. The wands allow them to see magic objects or legendary clues through the chant "Mythix vision" or "Mythix insight".
Known Mythix Fairies
- The name Mythix comes from the word "myth", which means "a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event". This name refers to the fairy tale theme of the season.
- Mythix is the first transformation to be first earned in the fourteen episode of a season.
- Unlike Sirenix, which was in both 2D and 3D, Mythix will be in 3D only, with Bloomix as the 2D transformation of the season.
- This is the first transformation that is available only in 3D.
- So far, this is the only transformation that has been seen in 3D and used in the Legendarium World only.
- Unlike Sirenix, the Winx do not only use Mythix once they earn it.
- This is Stella's second transformation in which she used a scepter-like magical weapon. The first one is Winx with the Solaria Scepter.
- This is Tecna's third transformation in which she does not wear pants or shorts. The first one is Sophix and second one is Harmonix.
- This is the only transformation where Aisha's skin is a little lighter than usual.
- This is Bloom's third transformation where her hair is in a reddish/dark orange color. The other transformations being Sirenix and Bloomix.
- Mythix power is exclusive to the Legendarium World, but Flora used a Mythix spell in the real world to save Helia from a dark spell.
- The wands can be used in the real world as the Winx and Eldora call them up several times.
- Musa's pigtails in her Enchantix transformation have returned, but this time they are crimped.
- Like Sirenix, each Winx transform alone (except for Musa and Tecna). Unlike the previous form, the fairies were five instead of four:
- Flora is the first to transform alone, to rescue Helia who is kidnapped by the Snow Queen. (S6E17 - 18)
- Second is Stella, to get the crown that was being stolen by Darcy. (S6E19 - 20)
- Third is Tecna. However, she was forced into the Legendarium World because she was in contact with Frankenstein's Monster by the time Selina put him back into her book.
- Fourth was Aisha, to search for the other pixies who were trapped in the first attack of the Legendarium. (S6E24)
- The final one was Bloom, in a duel with Acheron, and to trade Acheron with the Legendarium Key with Rumpelstiltskin and the final battle between the Trix. (S6E25 - 26)
- The hairstyle of Bloom and Stella are almost same.
- Stella is the only fairy to wear boots in her Mythix form.
- With Acheron defeated and the Legendarium is locked, the Ancestral Wands and the Mythix power are practically useless for now.
- This is the first transformation, in which the fairies carry a magical item as a weapon.
- The only time where the Winx created a Mythix convergence was in "The Anthem", against Rumpelstiltskin.
- This is one of the many transformations where Bloom's Great Dragon appears, the others are Magic Winx, Enchantix, Believix and Sirenix.
- Flora is the only fairy to perform a Mythix spell without being transformed.
- Bloom was the only fairy to use her powers without using her wand.
- Musa never entered the Legendarium World alone.
- Musa was the only Mythix fairy that was shown to have never used any spoken spell.
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I couldn't work in a place like a detention center, don't have the patience for it.
This is a discussion on Wish me luck (part deux) within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; So I had my first interview at the local county detention center. In my opinion everything went alright, they stopped the interview just briefly and ...
So I had my first interview at the local county detention center. In my opinion everything went alright, they stopped the interview just briefly and asked why I was so nervous, but other than that I think all went well. They advised that as soon as they got both of the background checks back that they would pull me in for the second interview. They were telling me all about what uniforms I would recieve (if) I were to be hired and the shifts, etc. Plus they mentioned that if I was interested I could take their weapons class and be able to wear my firearm while doing some duties, (i.e.) prisoner transport, court sessions, and baby-sitting the sick and wounded while at the hospital. Hopefully they wouldn't have wasted there time explaining all of that stuff if they didn't intend on hiring me, so. Lol, also they told me to shave my beloved goatee for the next interview, but I told them it would be no problem at all, and I would see them at the next interview. so...WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!
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I couldn't work in a place like a detention center, don't have the patience for it.
The best of luck.
Honestly, corrections wouldn't be too much a change for me I feel at times...
Good luck, I didn't like being lock up in a confined building to work our jail. The open water was much nicer.
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In Maine, the state prisioners had to be called "Mr." The corrections officers would be repremanded for not doing this. Hope things are different where you are. -------
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Well - that sounds more than a little encouraging! I doubt also if most folks are other than nervous at interview - even when we get older.
Best of luck with phase 2 and all being well you'll be reporting back to tell us of being hired!
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Q & A: Josh Thole, Mets Quitting and Top ProspectsSeptember 9, 2009
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newfjhbearsfan23 – what did you think about Josh Thole's big league debut & what are the chances that the Mets sign Rockies starter Jason Marquis to be the no.2 starter?
ronnismetsblog – What's worse? (Regarding the entire Mets team quitting this year except Wright…) Them quitting on the organization or the fans?
go57mets – Which top prospect of ours between, Bobby Parnell, Jon Niese, Daniel Murphy, Josh Thole and Fernando Martinez will have the most successful career?
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im not in favor of signing marquis, hes always been kinda 'meh' .. not sure i can buy into 1 year of success.. if the mets dont want to sign lackey (hes looking for AJ Burnett like deal so i say no way) they should try and sign a rich harden or ben sheets on a 1 or 2 year deals. sheets would probably take a 1 year deal since pitching a year in citi will make him look more attractive in the 2010 offseason.
I'm a Lackey fan. My problem with Harden and Sheets is they are injury prone and we've had enough of that for one season.
Even though they are injury prone at least one could be had on a 1 year deal. Lackey wants like 5 years/$80M and there is no way the Mets should give him that, that could blow up on them in a year or 2.
Yeah this is a tough call on either Harden, Sheets or Lackey. If we could get Lackey for 3 yrs and a club option max I think I would feel more comfortable with that then 1yr for Harden or Sheets. These injuries this year really bother me and I don't want to bring in a pitcher with a career full of injury issues. Harden has been an issue for the Cubs since he got there and the last time we saw Sheets he got injured at a time when the Brewers really needed him the most to go along with Sabathia. I think Lackey would be good in the NL East for at least 2 years. but 3 or 4 yrs, I would agree he would run into issues.
as for fmart i wouldn't worry .. hes 20 years old, he was dominating AAA when he got called up.. the kid could remain there for 2-3 years and still be a top prospect. hes got ALL the time in the world to develop.
i say parnell ends up a setup man at best, niese a durable #3 or #4 starter, murphy a guy who will be a good utility guy to have on the bench, thole a catcher who will hit for average/OBP but little to no power.. and i think fmart certainly has the makings of an allstar OF'er which is what hes been touted to be
I would say that I think F-Mart may have the most upside because like you said he has the makings of an all-star OF. The question is can he put it together. Mets had a lot of needs this off-season. Are you open to trading any of these prospects to fill multiple needs?


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2012 730N RHR Issue
Hi all,
I just got a 2012 Sahara with the 730N. I'm having an issue where the end of some songs are cutting off. These are mp3s I downloaded from Amazon and the issue occurs whether they are on the flash drive or on the HDD. Anyone run into this before?
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Haven't played with the usb or hard drive for music yet, but overall unhappy with that head unit. It just seems outdated and clunky. If I had an ounce of patience in my body I would have searched around for one with something basic and upgraded to aftermarket.
AAC, MP3, WMA from USB, CD, DVD are the formats you can use. Maybe try to convert and see if that works?
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Judges had difficult decisions to make while reviewing photos on display during Northwestern Creativity Project's "Picture My Weekend." More than 50 photographers came to the Runnymede Hotel in Alva for a day of photography workshops and brought photos for public viewing during the Photography Show last Friday and Saturday.
Five were awarded honors including first through third placements, People's Choice and for the creativity of "My Town" photography. Those who registered were asked to submit a creative photo featuring the town in which they live. A list of placements, names, hometown and photo names are listed below:
• First place – Konya Martin, Carmen, "Kase of Heaven on Earth;"
• Second place – Karen Eckhardt, Cherokee, "Cowboy Down CRC Play Days;"
• Third place – Laura Radford, Alva, "Dirt and Sweat;"
• "My Town" photo winner – Jeramie Heldermon, Lone Wolf, "Lone Wolf Post Office;"
• People's Choice – Radford, "Hannah."
Participant Steven Thompson of Alva won an external jump drive, a door prize item donated by Lois Hudgins, committee member.
The photography assignment for the day was "Welcome to Alva." Photographers were asked to take photos that positively showcase something new or progressive in Alva. Three photos were chosen in the running for the 2013 Alva Chamber of Directory cover photo. Martin, Lydia Thompson, Alva, and Erika Birk, Medicine Lodge, Kan., received Alva Chamber Bucks for their photos.
Members of the Northwestern Creativity Project planning committee for "Picture My Weekend" include Rod Murrow, retired dean of graduate studies; Angelia Case, instructional media technician; Erika Birk and Valarie Case, university relations specialists; Lois Hudgins, retired university relations specialist; Kathy Earnest, instructor of English; Kyle Haggard, 2003 alumnus; Marie Kadavy, Foundation communications and marketing manager; Ken Kelsey, adjunct instructor of history and fine arts; Andrew Lauffer, intercampus courier/ITV facilitator; and Brody Schmidt, local business owner.
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Google Maps is very good and Streetview is what makes it so much better than any alternative - I don't think anyone else has the resources to match that so I hope Apple stick with it.
Enhancing it with additional features would be good though - hopefully that is the way it will go.
I agree, they just need to update it like Google did for Android.
I wish they would also give us a NIGHT view that would change the colors of the map for better and not as bright view at night!
Anyone surprised about this?
The mapping company do not have the means for all the updates required without Apple to invest lots more money into it. Only way to get Apple to change is if Google put "powered by Android" on their maps, that would put a stiff one up Apple's ....
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Blekko Redirect
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Blekko toolbar - how to eliminate browser redirects to blekko.com?
What is Blekko toolbar?
The Blekko search engine aims to be a spam-free search results provider. This is a community-based search engine, which attempts to fight spam results in search engines and features its own crawler and human review process. This website and associated search engine are not malicious and are unrelated to malware or virus infections, however, some computer users complain that they are redirected to Blekko.com unwillingly. Redirect problems such as this are related to installation of the Blekko toolbar. This browser plug-in modifies computer users' Internet browser settings and changes the homepage and default search engine to blekko.com
If you feel that you have inadvertently downloaded and installed this browser add-on, it is probable that it was bundled with free software that you downloaded from the Internet (for example download.com offers this toolbar using their download client). The Blekko toolbar alone is not malicious and features several quick launch buttons for social networks and weather forecasts, however, in order to avoid unwilling installation of this type of browser extension, computer users should pay close attention when downloading and installing free software. A common monetization strategy is to bundle free software with additional Internet browser add-ons. As mentioned above, redirects to blekko.com are not related to malware infections - it is a direct consequence of Blekko toolbar installation.
Blekko is a legitimate search engine, safe to use for daily Internet searches, with results that seem legitimate. The Blekko toolbar, however, is bundled with Anti-phishing Domain Advisor (a browser add-on by Panda labs), which is known to display unwanted ads and coupon offers. If you have willingly installed the Blekko toolbar and aware of redirects to blekko.com, you need take no further action, however, if you feel that you have inadvertently installed it and are annoyed by redirects to this website, use this removal guide to eliminate the problem.
Quick menu:
- What is Blekko?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Blekko Search Bar, Anti-phishing Bar applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Blekko.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Blekko.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Blekko.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Blekko.com redirect from Safari.
Blekko redirect removal:
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
Windows XP users:
Click Start, choose Settings and click Control Panel. Locate and click Add or Remove Programs.
Windows 10 and Windows 8 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Mac OSX users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Blekko Search Bar, Anti-phishing Bar", select these entries and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"
After uninstalling the Blekko Toolbar, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.
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Blekko toolbar removal from browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for Visicom Media Inc. related entries (Blekko Search Bar, Blekko Search Bar Toolbar, Blekko Search Bar Helper Object) and disable them.
To change your homepage from blekko.com to your preferred domain, click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Internet Options", in the opened window remove blekko.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the blekko.com virus, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate this entry: "Blekko Search Bar" select it and click on the trash can icon.
To change your homepage in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Settings", in "On Startup section" click on "Set pages" (open a specific page or set of pages), remove blekko.com and enter your preferred domain.
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Settings", in "Search" section click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "Blekko" and add or select your preferred domain.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the blekko.com virus, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Tools. From the opened menu, select Extensions. In the opened window, select Settings (at the left corner of the screen). Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Show advanced settings… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset browser settings button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable "Blekko Search Bar" or "SpamFreeSearch".
To reset your homepage click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) then select "Options", in the opened window remove blekko.com and enter your preferred domain.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with blekko.com virus removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click the Open Help Menu icon,
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Reset Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
A browser hijacker is a type of adware that alters user's Internet browser settings by changing one's homepage and default Internet search engine to some unwanted website. Most commonly this type of adware infiltrates user's operating system through free software downloads. While browser redirects might seem as a low risk security infection, computer users should know that the websites to which they are being redirected to commonly contain deceptive online advertisements and the Internet search engine that is presented in such websites might return shady Internet search results. Using such websites for one's daily Internet searches might easily end up in privacy issues, identity theft or malware infections.
A computer that is affected by a browser hijacker is exposed to high risk security infections. To prevent further privacy and security issues it's recommended removing any Internet browser settings altering adware as soon as possible. To avoid installation of blekko.com virus be very attentive when downloading and installing free software.
If your download is managed by a download client be sure to opt out of installing advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine. Some of the mentioned free software download clients don't allow downloading the chosen free program if user decides to decline installation of it's offered toolbars, in such cases it's recommended to cancel the installation and look for an alternative download source.
Symptoms indicating that your Internet browsers are affected by a browser hijacker: your homepage and/or default Internet search engine is changed, appearance of new toolbars, slow performance of Internet browsers, new Bookmarks or Favorites added, you can't change your homepage or default search engine, you see online ads on your screen that are not served by the website, you get redirected to pages you never intended to visit.
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Colors' one of the popular shows which made its place in every house and gave an identity to Amma Ji is finally going to bid adieu to its fans. Yes, Na Anna is Desh Laado is entertaining viewers of Colors TV since past four years and is finally going to say good bye.
Na Ana Is Desh Laado has also undergone with a couple of time changes. Show as first telecasted at 10.30 pm which then moved to afternoon one. But still never was no fall in number of viewers.
According to sources, show will be last aired on 27th July 2012. After the completion of 850 episodes it will finally bid adieu with its impactful characters like Ammaji who became quiet synonymous for the serial.


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Bruno Mars Monkeys Around in 'The Lazy Song' Video
Today, Bruno Mars doesn't feel like doing much of anything … Except maybe choreographing a few dance moves in his bedroom with five primate friends wearing shades. In his hilarious new video for 'The Lazy Song,' Mars flips on his webcam, sticks his hand in his pants, and shuts out the world.
No special effects were needed for this one — just a nickel's worth of monkey masks and half a dozen sunglasses. It even seems to have been shot all in one take! Watch as Mr. Mars goes bananas with his ape friends, dances around the room in his underwear, and threatens to give it to the ladies monkey style — all while keeping a straight face.
We love Bruno Mars' carefree attitude about his Thursday, and we share the sentiment — and it must be nice to have a few monkeys around to eat the bugs out of your hair. Our only question is: Does the 'Just the Way You Are' singer think he looks like a monkey? In any case, we dig the pink boxers, Mars!
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Spain prices 9 billion euros of new 10-year bonds
LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Spain has priced 9 billion euros of a new 10-year bond which carries a coupon of 2.75 percent, banks managing the deal said on Thursday.
The bonds were priced at 99.564 to yield 2.8 percent, after more than 18 billion euros of orders were placed for the sale.
The orders included an exchange of 3.66 billion euros of bonds maturing next year. (Reporting by John Geddie; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
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EUGENE - Third-ranked Arizona State broke a 0-0 tie with a two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning Friday to win the series opener over No. 15 Oregon at Howe Field.
Katelyn Boyd's team-high 12th HR of the season came after Christina Zambrana was hit by a pitch.
UO fell to 29-7 overall, 1-3 in the Pac-10.
The Sun Devils, who were averaging 8.76 runs per game, are 36-3, 3-1.
Oregon sophomore Jessica Moore (14-4) held ASU to two hits over the first six innings before giving up the long ball. She had five strikeouts and four walks.
The Ducks managed just one hit against ASU freshman Dallas Escobedo (18-2). Oregon freshman Courtney Ceo singled to shortstop with two out in the sixth.
Game 2 of the series is 3 p.m. Saturday.
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Africa's largest country stretches from desert in the north, across mountains to grassland, swamps and rainforest in the south. The world's longest river, the Nile, bisects Sudan as it flows from south to north.
Sudan has been wracked by decades of civil wars which the Arabic, Muslim-majority north - backed by government forces from Khartoum - have waged against the black African, Christian-minority south. Around 1.5 million people have been killed in these north-south wars.
A separate war in the western Darfur region has killed more than 200,000 people and driven two million from their homes.
Despite the importance of oil in a Sudanese economy that has expanded as a result, agriculture is still the main industry. A combination of war and drought means that many live at subsistence level - with little income, relying on the land for day-to-day provision.
Area (size): 967,500 square miles (just over 10 times bigger than UK) Capital: Khartoum
Population: 42 million, of whom Arab 45%; non-Arab (mainly black African) over 50%; other minorities. Languages: Arabic, English (both official); over 100 others incl. Nubian, Sudanic languages
Religion: Sunni Muslim majority (North); Christianity (South); Animism; indigenous
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The Christian church in Sudan has not only endured, but grown through decades of war, poverty, famine and the attempted imposition - often by force - of Islamic shari'a law by the government in Khartoum.
Christians in the south of Sudan regularly endured attacks and bombings of schools, hospitals and churches. Pastors and leaders were persecuted, attacked and even killed. Yet Christian communities responded with a spiritual and practical resilience and much church growth resulted, despite the intention of Khartoum to eradicate Christianity altogether.
Further north, in Arabic-Muslim Khartoum and surrounding regions, and in the western province of Darfur for example, Christians are far fewer and those who are believers face many difficulties.
Yet there are historic populations of Coptic Christians, and significant numbers of believers displaced from the south. There are even reports of pockets of church growth, especially in communities where evangelistic effort has encountered hearts disillusioned with Islam and open to the gospel.


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Reverse raffle to benefit Fox Chapel Area girls hoops
Fox Chapel Area girls basketball Coach Meghan Meabon hopes the team's first Reverse Raffle fundraiser set for Nov. 2 will provide plenty of suspense, compared to a typical prize drawing.
"Usually you want your number to be picked," said Meabon, now in her fifth season with the team. "Here, the last remaining number in the bin is the winner."
The event will be at Parkview Fire Hall along Midway Drive in O'Hara.
Tickets cost $40 for two; individual tickets also are $40. Admission includes a buffet dinner, beer, soda and a chance to win the $1,000 grand prize.
Proceeds benefit the high school team by helping to pay for offseason camps, equipment, senior night gifts and the year-end banquet.
Money also will offset expenses for the team's December trip to the KSA Holiday Tournament in Orlando. Meabon said the girls will play three games in Florida against teams from across the nation.
"It will give these girls the experience of a lifetime," said Meabon, whose team last year finished with a 19-6 record.
"For the chance to compete against a girl from Kentucky or Wisconsin, or, for someone who's not going to compete at the college level, this is great."
Both the varsity and junior varsity teams will make the trip the week after Christmas.
There are other reasons for the fundraiser.
Meabon wants to get people talking about the team, which has been climbing its way back to the top of WPIAL competition.
"It allows us to get our name out there and for people to see how far girls basketball has come here," she said.
Senior forward Erin Mathias said having the community come out to support the team is a great morale booster.
"It's important to have support and get people out in the stands at the games, too," she said.
Mathias, 18, will graduate next year but said she wants to leave a strong foundation for her younger teammates.
"It will bring in money for them," she said. "It's always good to be able to buy new uniforms and supplies."
Meabon said she hopes the fundraiser will bring in $8,000 to $10,000, and said the event will feature a Chinese auction, games, raffles and more. Several smaller prizes will be handed out, in addition to the $1,000.
Winners do not need to be present.
Meabon said her team provided fans with some fierce matchups with Gateway and Plum before falling short by three points in last year's playoffs against Mt. Lebanon.
"We gave them a run for the money," she said. "There were people commenting that they had never seen girls basketball played with that kind of intensity. I think this event is a great way to bring the community together and recognize girls basketball."
To purchase tickets, call 412-967-2430, ext. 1835.
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You don't list you hair properties but mayo is extremely oily and heavy. I think you'd be better off getting a treatment packet from Sally's for $2 or so. Depending on your properties, you may need a moisturizing treatment following a PT. also, most protein can't enter the hair shaft, it fills in holes in the cuticle from the outside, so clarifying after is probably just going to wash it all off. I always clarify before a PT and my fine hair pretty much never needs a DT after.
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Real Estate News: Home Sales Rise as Prices Fall
Here is a look at real-estate news in today's WSJ:
Home Sales Rise as Prices Fall: Existing-home sales unexpectedly rose last month, though a drop in prices to their lowest level in nearly nine years suggests the housing market continues to search for a bottom.
Home Prices Slide Despite Recovery: Home prices fell to new lows in 11 cities in December, the latest sign that the weak housing sector remains a soft spot in the U.S. economy.
Lending Revives Stalled Projects: An influx of fresh capital into U.S. commercial real estate is bringing some long-stalled development projects back to life and launching new construction of apartments, office buildings and shopping centers.
Archstone Likely to Go Public Again: The sharp rise in the value of rental-apartment buildings is raising the likelihood that Archstone will be resold to the public this year in what could be the largest real-estate IPO ever.
U.K. Investors Rediscover Rentals: As U.K. homeowners find it harder to get a mortgage, rents are rising, and some big investors are doing less buying and selling of properties and turning more to the steady income that rentals offer.
Suburban Office Markets Trail Downtown Rivals: The commute to recovery looks like it is going to take a longer time for suburban-office-building owners than their counterparts in downtown areas.
Plots & Ploys: Singapore Joins the Resort Fray: An affiliate of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. is setting the stage for a potential battle with a group including hedge-fund firm Paulson & Co. and Winthrop Realty Trust.
Perennial China Retail Trust Nears Singapore IPO: A unit of property-investment firm Perennial Real Estate is likely to file a prospectus for a $780.6 million initial public offering soon, in what will be the first of several big-ticket IPOs this year.
Deal of the Week: Raceway Throws the Dice: The Department of Interior's rejection of a proposal for a megacasino in the Catskill Mountains outside New York was a big setback for the Wisconsin Indian tribe hoping to develop it. But it was good news for a racetrack owner planning a major expansion.
Hotel Revenue Rises: The performance of hotels continued to improve in February.
Morgan Stanley to Sell Chinese Motel Chain: Morgan Stanley is selling a popular Chinese budget motel chain which could fetch up to US$1 billion, as foreign and local hoteliers scramble to buy into the country's travel boom.
Ahead of the Tape: Home Retailers' Gains Risk Window Pain: Windows can be eyes into a company's soul—or at least its sales.
Lowe's Profit Rises 39%: Lowe's fiscal-fourth-quarter earnings rose 39% as sales topped the home-improvement retailer's expectations.
SmartMoney: The New Costs of Renting: Freaked by the Housing Market, more would-be home buyers are opting for rentals – driving rents up along the way. But it's not just rising rents that new renters have to worry about. A handful of new costs could make renting less than the bargain it appears.
Asia House of the Day: One Couple, Two Bedrooms: An Italian couple spent $200,000 to rectify their clashing design styles. The result: custom-made furniture, a semi-open kitchen and separate bedrooms.
Europe House of the Day: English Estate: This eight-bedroom Grade-II listed mansion house in West Yorkshire was once the home of Lord Joseph Kagan, the founder of Gannex raincoats, and played host to guests like former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson.
House of the Day: Green Bay Gothic: The owners of this Wisconsin home designed and built this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom Gothic-style house in eight months. It measures 7,120-square-feet and features a wine cellar, poker room and hand-hewn hickory floors throughout.
Queens to Lose Asian Food Court: Amid controversy over construction of the mixed-use development Flushing Commons in Queens, there was one largely overlooked footnote.
QR Codes to Give On-the-Go construction Info: The Department of Buildings has started to print "Quick Response," or QR, codes—similar to a bar code and scannable with a smartphone — on all permits for buildings undergoing any type of construction in New York City.
N.Y. House of the Day: Double-Renovated Townhouse: This five-story townhouse on the Upper East Side covers some 7,500 square feet and has undergone extensive renovations—twice. It's currently on the market for $18.5 million.


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A man was left with second degree burns to his legs, chest and back after a fire in a Farnborough workshop.
Around 36 firefighters tackled the blaze in the garage in Priory Street at 4.10pm on Sunday (April 13) and were faced with the added danger of gas canisters inside the premises.
Once the fire was out, firefighters had to cool the gas cylinders, which contained acetylene, oxygen and liquid petroleum gas (LPG).
The 50-year-old man was given pain relief at the scene and was conscious on his way to Frimley Park Hospital, where he was treated for 20% burns.
The fire is being investigated by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Simon Forster, crew manager at Rushmoor Fire Station said: "We were called as there was smoke around a suspected garage and workshop fire.
"Inside the workshops, a very old steam engine was being worked on.
"Numerous cylinders were inside. We had to be careful they did not explode.
"100% of the building was involved in the fire. The gentleman that owned the premises was taken to hospital.
"He tried to tackle the fire prior to our arrival. He had 20% burns."
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Frequent Questions
If you can't find your question here feel free to text us at (808)518-3500 with any hotel related questions.
How Long Does It Take to Get to Hawaii?
Hawaii is located 5 hours and 45 minutes from Los Angeles (LAX) and 8 hours and 30 minutes from Chicago (ORD) and Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) based on direct flight times.
How Far Is the Sheraton Waikiki From Honolulu Airport?
Dependent on traffic, Honolulu International Airport is approxmiately 45 minutes from the Sheraton Waikiki.
Is The Sheraton Waikiki Located On The Beach?
Yes, the property is located beach front with over half of the rooms directly facing the Pacific.
What Are the Directons From Honolulu Airport?
From the airport, take the H1 freeway to Nimitz Highway. Follow Nimitz Highway which will turn into Ala Moana Boulevard. Make a right on Kalakaua Avenue (2 miles past Ala Moana Mall). Turn right on Royal Hawaiian Avenue (2 miles down Kalakaua Avenue).
How Do I Arrange For Transportation To And From The Airport?
We can assist in arranging transportation in advance of your arrival. Please click here to reserve a seat on our Starwood Airport Shuttle.
How Much Does It Cost To Get To/From the Airport by Taxi or Shuttle?
A taxi will cost approximately $45; a shuttle $16 per person, one way to and from Waikiki or $30 per person round trip. Additional charges may apply for baggage.
What Is The Cost Of Parking?
Currently, Self Parking $35 and Valet Parking $45 with a parking pass which is issued at our Front Desk and Concierge Desk. Please confirm with the front desk associate upon check-in.
Does The Hotel Have A Spa Or Fitness Center?
Sheraton Fitness offers a fitness center for the use of weight equipment and cardio equipment such as recumbent bicycles and treadmills. Spa Khakara an upscale boutique spa includes treatment rooms, four of them at the sister Abhasa Spa next door at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection. For more information, click here. "Abhasa Spa"; details are available by clicking here.
What Services Are Available For Internet Access Outside Of My Guestroom?
You can access the internet at the center of our lobby at our [email protected] complimentary or at the Xerox Business Center located on the 2nd floor. Computers are available (fee applies at the Xerox Business Center). If you are in need of internet access for a meeting or presentation, all function rooms on the second floor are equipped with High-Speed internet access. For more information, click here.
How Many Bars Do You Have?
There are two bars located in our hotel:
- The Edge of Waikiki 10:00am-9:00pm
- Rum Fire 11:00am-12Midnight
Is There A Doctor's Office Nearby?
Straub Doctors on Call is a walk-in clinic open daily from 7am - 11pm on our property. Located in Manor Wing Shop No. 1 near our front entrance. Services include: on-site lab and x-ray, courtesy van available for pick up service between Waikiki hotels and during clinic hours, no appointment necessary. Phone: 808-971-6000 / Fax: 808-971-6041
Do You Have An ATM On Property?
Yes, located in the lobby by the main entrance. Several banking services are also within walking distance of the hotel.
Is There Hawaiian Entertainment On Property?
Yes, we are nighlty entertainment at the Edge of Waikiki from 6:30pm to 8:30pm nightly includes hula dancing and Hawaiian music.
Do You Have A Nail Salon In The Hotel?
Yes, we do have a Naillabo Nail Salon at the hotel to add to your pampering experience. Look your best with a French or hot oil manicure and top it off with beautiful nail art. For more information, call (808) 926-6363.
Where Can I Exchange Money?
Services to exchange currency are available at the front desk as well as at nearby local banks. Please note service charges may apply.
Does This Hotel Have Japanese Speaking Staff?
Yes, the hotel employs multiple language specialists in many areas.
Do Any Hotel Restaurants Offer An Ocean View?
Yes, Rum Fire, The Edge of Waikiki and Kai Market all have ocean views, located on the lobby level.
What Time Is Sunset?
The sunset varies according to the season and usually comes between 6-8pm. Please note that Hawaii does not participate in "Daylight Savings Time" and therefore the latest sunset is around 8pm in the summer months.
Do You Offer A Hawaiian Feast?
Our sister property, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Luxury Collection offers 'Aha 'Aina a Royal Celebration. A story of our wondrous Hawaiian culture told through its music, traditions, and cuisine. Monday evening at 6:30pm. Reservations may be made with Dining Reservation Desk.
How Far Is Diamond Head?
It is located about 2.5 miles from the Hotel. Diamond Head is open from sunrise to sunset and does charge a fee for access to the trail summit. It is able to be accessed by the city bus and taxi, as well as certain Trolley Tours.
How Can I Access The Internet From My Guest Room?
High Speed Wireless Internet Access is in all the guest rooms at the Sheraton Waikiki. Prices are as follows (subject to change without notice):
- Daily Basic High Speed Internet $14.00 (this plan is included in the Resort Charge)
- Daily Premium High Speed Internet $28 (a $14 credit will be applied for guests who choose to upgrade from the basic included in the resort charge)
- (All prices include tax.)
Guests can charge to their rooms.
Do You Have A Children's Program?
Poppins Keiki Hawaii Fun filled activities for children ages 2 1/2 to 12 years of age located in the hotel on the 4th floor, Suite 435. Hours of operation 8am-6pm with extended hours of 7am-8am and 6pm-10pm available on request basis only. Phone number (808) 931-8086. email: [email protected]