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RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
False or unrelated trouble codes in the engine control module (ECM) and/or anti-lock brake module (ABS) may be caused by a brake light bulb issue or corrosion in the bulb socket or trailer harness connector. Our technicians tell us all bulbs should be inspected for correct function and application. Also, all related sockets, connectors, and circuit boards should be checked for corrosion if this issue occurs.
The intake temperature sensor may fail resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light and various driveability concerns. Our technicians tell us the intake air temperature reading on the scan tool should be within 10 degrees F of the actual ambient temperature, if it's not the intake temperature sensor should be replaced.
EVAP system faults may occur which can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Our technicians tell us that checking the purge solenoid for debris or carbon particles, careful inspection of the EVAP hoses for cracks, and testing the gas cap are all necessary steps to begin to confirm the integrity of the EVAP system.
Some vehicles may develop a musty odor coming from the HVAC system, Dodge has issued a cleaner/disinfectant and a coating for the evaporator designed to inhibit bacterial growth.
A transmission fluid leak may be noted from the area of the 13 pin electrical connector. Replacing the guide bushing and o-ring seal should correct this issue.
Automatic transmissions may develop shifting concerns or a shudder condition. Our technicians tell us the shudder condition may be caused by transmission fluid level or quality. The shifting concerns may be caused by a faulty transmission control module (TCM).
The crankshaft position sensor on diesel engines may be subject to a recall. Failed crankshaft position sensors may result in a stalling or no start condition.
The shift lever may not move out of park. Our technicians tell us that updating the electronic shifter module (ESM) may be necessary to correct this concern.


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Style: Nothing Else Matters
From the December 2012 Issue of TransWorld SNOWboarding
Words by Joel Muzzey
Style. We know it when we see it, right? But what else can really be said about style? Each of us has our own interpretation of what it is, our own criteria. We've got our favorite riders, tricks, and video parts. We've got the knowledge passed down to us from the older guys (never grab tindy). We have a mental checklist of essential elements that make shit rad offset by a mental blacklist of what's wack. There's also a vast gray area populated by riding and people who we barely notice. But the good stuff stands out in subtle, yet striking, detail because of style. It could be anything: the tilt of the head on takeoff, the odd angle of an arm, the sticker job, mid-spin composure, whatever. And whether you're talking snowboarding, music, art, or everyday life, style is what draws the line between the best thing ever and who cares. It's what constitutes that rare, inexplicable image: the one photo or trick or incredible something that hits you and melts itself into your soul. And yet aside from descriptors that circle the subject, style seems to escape explanation. At the same time, its importance in snowboarding can't be denied. That's why we talk about it.
Any discussion on style is subjective. It's about opinions and reference points and not much else. The loose parameters and roots of style were established by the pioneers then reinterpreted, reinforced, and mutated by the following generation of leaders. So instead of foisting a steaming pile of shred-magazine-writer-kook conjecture on you, we got some experts involved to explore this mysterious topic. Granted, the beauty of talking about style is that each of us is an expert, but unlike yours or mine, the opinions of these riders might actually make for some interesting reading.
To lead us along on the tour, we have Jamie Lynn, Terje Haakonsen, Mikkel Bang, Gigi Rüf, Chris Bradshaw, Jake Blauvelt, Justin Bennee, Devun Walsh, Nicolas Müller, Pat Moore, and Danny Davis. Maybe they can shed some light on it.
That Which Cannot Be Defined
"What is style? It sounds like a pretty simple question, but it's actually the hardest thing to put your finger on and give a definitive answer for," Jamie Lynn says. "Style is the essence. It's organic—just the way you do things. It's your creative expression. How can you describe that or define it? It's something that happens unconsciously. It's just the way things are, like the way you wipe your butt or brush your teeth or tie your shoes. It's automatic." And coming from a rider universally acknowledged as one of the most influential style leaders ever, we immediately face the futility of trying to deal in the definitive.
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Police Say Five Tried to Break Into Sea World
Police scrambled today to stop several people who were apparently trying to break into Sea World of Texas on the city's northwest side, 1200 WOAI news reports.
Police arrived that the theme park about 2AM and say five people were attempting to get into the park. One of them was arrested, the other four scattered.
Detectives say the five are from a fraternity from a Houston area college. They spent their time in the park eating 'dipping dots' ice cream and taking 'selfies' with the animals. There are no reports of any vandalism or theft, other than the dipping dots.
Sea World has dealt with fans who want to break into parks to 'play with the animals,' and also with self appointed 'animal rights investigative reporters' who want to document what they see as mis-treatment of animals, but police say this morning's incident was nothing more than a Spring Break fling.


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Two endowed chairs focus on cancer, brain research
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Two new SmartState endowed chairs at the University of South Carolina will conduct research on cancer therapeutics and brain activity in stroke patients.
Dr. Chris Rorden has joined USC as the SmartState Chair in Neuroimaging Research. Rordan is also a professor of psychology and director of the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging.
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Rorden studies the behavioral difficulties experienced by individuals after brain injury. Most of his work centers on stroke, the leading cause of disability in the United States. He uses neuroimages to study brain activity and brain stimulation, to understand the speech and perception difficulties that result from stroke and to predict treatments. He also studies epilepsy, the leading major neurological disorder.
"The college is delighted that Professor Rordan is serving as the scientific leader of the McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, which uses emerging methods to understand brain function in infants, children and adults," said Dr. Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Igor Roninson, whose research focuses on cancer therapeutics, has joined the South Carolina College of Pharmacy as the SmartState Chair in Translational Cancer Therapeutics. He brought with him international prestige, a biotechnology company, several fellow scientists and new hope through discovery of novel drugs.
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you need to check the network settings on your VMs and possibly check if they're nat-ted or using a real ip from your router, or maybe they're in separate LANs? Check your network configuration in the vm. That's the first thing to do...
Hey folks,
since this is my first post in here: Hi!
I hope you can help me. I´ve set up a pretty vulnerable XP SP0 with VMWare to help a friend with the basics of pentesting. In the past I´ve used an old PC with the same XP on it, but since this one has gone "in flames" I needed to take this way.
My VMWare Workstation ist working and up, but i can´t find the virtual machine with nmap and similar tools on my Backtrack machine. Since it´s the first time that I´m using VMWare I don´t know which preferences to set or change in order to get it working. Actually I´m running it´s network in NAT mode. My virtual Windows is able to connect to the net, but, as I said, I can´t find it.
Just to sum up things a little bit:
1 PC with VMWare hosting a XP Service Pack 0 which I can´t find with
1 machine running Backtrack connected to the same LAN
I even exploited my Lexmark wlan-printer, which tells me that things aren´t going wrong on my backtrack-machine.
Looking forward to any helping comment,
you need to check the network settings on your VMs and possibly check if they're nat-ted or using a real ip from your router, or maybe they're in separate LANs? Check your network configuration in the vm. That's the first thing to do...
Basically you could switch to "bridged mode" which will make the VMWare act as having a network card of it's own and that way also will make it possible to get an IP address from a DHCP server (also possible with NAT but I don't want to write about the different modes in detail).
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If the vmware host is windows you can change the network setting where you change your normal ones at.
If *nix then you need the vmware-config.pl file.
Also if you are having problems finding the ip but you know it is up and running you could try
# netdiscover -i eth0 -f
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thanks so far for your fast answers, I´ll check the things you mentioned when I get home today.
edit: Switching the virtual machine´s network to bridged mode solved my problem, thank you!


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Human ears evolved early, according to a report in New Scientist, 26 June 2004, p16. Scientists have used computerised x-ray scanning of fossilised skulls from the mountains of Spain to study their middle and inner ear structure. The skulls are classified as Homo heidelbergensis, believed to be 350,000 years old. They found the ears would have been able to hear sound waves with frequencies of 2 to 4 kilohertz. This means they would have had good hearing for the range of human speech. It also makes Homo heidelburgensis ears distinctly different from chimpanzee ears, which are not very good at hearing sounds in the human range.
Editorial Comment: This study is good evidence that so called "Heidelberg Man" was fully human. Living humans are most sensitive to sounds in the 2-4 kilohertz range, even though we hear sounds above and below this range. It also reminds us that communication requires organs for speech making and speech receiving to exist at the same time. As these both involve highly complex and precise functions, this is a real challenge to the belief that human communication evolved by chance from animal grunts. (Ref. hearing, ears, Heidelberg Man)


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This is the ventilated vest modeled after the C-1 survival vest issued to U.S. Army Air Force airmen during World War II. Updated for modern use, it has a 100% polyester meshed back that dissipates heat during long travel days afield and a buckled cinch straps that provide a custom fit. Eliminating the need for extra hip- or backpacks, while faithfully reproducing details of the original, it has two side entry pockets, four side-entry snap pockets, two buttoned chest pockets, and a right-hand snap lapel pocket. Originally designed to accommodate a variety of survival gear, such as a first aid kit or a box of .45 caliber rounds, the pockets meet the needs of today's traveler, holding a cell phone, GPS receiver, map, guide book, or passport. Two interior pockets secure with three snaps. Chest, pockets, and sides made from 100% cotton. Khaki. Size L/XL or XXL. (1 1/2 lbs.)
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Alice Developer Spicy Horse Is Not Shutting Down, McGee Says
Layoffs took place recently, but the studio is not closing, American McGee says.
With The Witcher 3 on the horizon, Jess gives you a list of five other awesome video games that were originally based on or inspired by books!
While you'll undoubtedly enjoy the imaginative artwork, you might end up disappointed with just how straightforward the underlying game really is.
Layoffs took place recently, but the studio is not closing, American McGee says.
With The Witcher 3 on the horizon, Jess gives you a list of five other awesome video games that were originally based on or inspired by books!
Jessica McDonell investigates and speaks to American McGee and Cory Davis about the process of using literary influences to create video games.
We discuss our opinions and experiences over Diablo III's error-filled launch, talk about Aliens Colonial Marines, chat with Randy Pitchford, and Jess McDonell investigates the process of turning books into ...
Sony updates its online marketplace with Ubisoft's 3D platformer, this year's Duels of the Planeswalkers, Greg Hastings Paintball 2, Akimi Village, and Midnight Club LA Complete Edition.
Spicy Horse offering free action platformer from 2000 to those who buy digital edition of new game through EA Store; 360, PS3, PC preorders pack soundtrack.
American McGee confirms action puzzler will include free download for first Lewis Carroll adaptation on 360, PS3.
D.I.C.E. 2009: EA CEO John Riccitiello announces designer American McGee is working on a sequel to his groundbreaking 2000 title for the PS3, 360, PC.
The creator of the twisted world of a mad Alice blogs that he's ready to get going with a brand-new, full-budget game.
Long-in-development game-to-movie adaptations on track to make big-screen debuts in 2007.
Sarah Michelle Gellar signs on to the long-in-development film adaptation of American McGee's twisted fantasy game.
With Alice behind him, and Oz looming up ahead, you'd think American McGee could use some rest. Think again.
The star of the recent film Resident Evil wants to be in the upcoming film adaptation of American McGee's Alice.
The Dallas-based game company adds the developer of American McGee's Alice to its roster.
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Nature Walk: The Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Story with Dr. Stuart Weiss
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Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT)
Thousands of Bay checkerspot butterflies formerly flitted across Edgewood's grasslands, but the population began to crash in the '90s. By 2002, the last butterfly had disappeared. Join conservation biologist Dr. Stuart Weiss on a stroll into the butterfly habitat at Edgewood where he will explain the mystery of this disappearance, and describe the exciting activities that are in progress to reintroduce this threatened species to its home territory.
This walk covers approximately 3 miles of trails of moderately sloping terrain. Bring water, a hat, sturdy shoes, and sunscreen. In order to prevent introducing non-native plant species to this sensitive area, your shoes should be clean of soil and seeds. This walk is geared to adults, but capable, attentive children 10 years and older are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Heavy rain cancels.
Meet at the Clarkia Trailhead on Canada Road. If you are coming along I-280, exit at Edgewood Road and head west toward the mountains. Turn left at Canada Road and continue under the freeway overpass. Park on the dirt strip on the freeway side of Canada Road just south of the I-280 onramp.
Please visit Friends of Edgewood for information about other events at Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve.
Friends of Edgewood aims to protect and celebrate Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve as a unique treasure by promoting exemplary stewardship, and by reaching out with informative public programs. Visit FriendsofEdgewood.org.
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Two of the world's largest cement companies, Zurich-based Holcim and Paris-based Lafarge, announced a merger today, creating an industry giant with a combined 32 billion euros ($44 billion) in annual revenues.
The new company, named LafargeHolcim, plans to offer a wider range of products and services to meet market demand and adapt to the challenges of increased urbanization, such as affordable housing, sprawl, and mass transportation. The two companies are already among the world's leaders in supplying cement, crushed stone, sand, and gravel.
Holcim board member Wolfgang Reitzle would serve as the chairman of the LafargeHolcim board. Bruno Lafont, current chairman and CEO of Lafarge would become CEO and member of the new board.
LafargeHolcim would be based in Switzerland but operate production facilities in 90 countries, with no single country accounting for over 10 percent of revenue.
Still subject to approval by Holcim's shareholders and regulatory authorization, the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2015.


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The application for degree and fee of $30.00 are due in the Graduate Office during the first three weeks of the semester in which the student expects to graduate. This application is effective for one semester only. If a student does not graduate after making application, it will be necessary to reapply and pay an additional filing fee of $20.00.
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Courses numbered 600 or above are open to graduate students (those who are completing a Master's or Specialist degree) only. In all master's programs, half of the total coursework, excluding Thesis, Practicum, or Internship, or Co-op credit must be in courses open to graduate students only.
An overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for graduation. All coursework used to fulfill master's degree program requirements must be completed within eight years of the date the student initially enrolls in a class that counts as graduate credit for their degree.
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Squint- I like everything except the ball on top of the N
but I liked your newer style that you were using before more
Squint- I like everything except the ball on top of the N
but I liked your newer style that you were using before more
Reny- there should be no shadow on the top part of the R, other than that it looks alright, i like the blue and silver one the best.
Sqwint- unless ur a girl, ditch the heart. hearts aren't hardcore.
I know the second jees sucks the e,s r not the same sizes
Some Jees G,S jeas geas how ever
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the one in the lower left work with the bottom of the s and itll look good
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some of my shitty throws
Rewz, looks real good
Squint, why is there a ball on the top of your N?
Zarb, dope
I'd say scrap that and start all over
Word, I'm just trying new things out I'm still fucking with it.
i don't know if there's any change since my last ones...but anyways, i think i messed up the shadowing
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Alice Cooper becomes 'rock therapist'
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Alice Cooper is sharing his wisdom and experience in an effort to keep people playing guitar. The singer is the "rock therapist" for Fretlight Guitar, and is featured in a series of satirical spots for their "Quitters Anonymous" campaign. In his first video, which premiered this week on RollingStone.com, Cooper names Jeff Beck the best guitarist ever. He says the British star was a phenomenal player as a teenager, and over the years has only become better. Alice recalls seeing Beck back in the '60s to illustrate just how great Beck was back then.
Cooper tells "Rolling Stone" he signed on with the company for a few reasons. He explains that Fretlight is willing to work with him to make sure the spots are not only funny but also capture his sense of humor. He also thinks the company has a good product. Fretlight's instrument helps people learn the guitar by lighting up when they hit each chord correctly. Cooper says he showed it to the guitarists in his band, and when they gave it "the cool thumb's up" he agreed to represent the company. Additional information is available at Fretlight.com and Quitters-Anonymous.com.
Cooper also admits he wishes he hadn't given up the guitar himself. He says he quit playing in his early 20s because he was always totally surrounded with really accomplished guitarists, so there was no reason for him to play. Alice explains that he decided to focus on song lyrics and his character instead.
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Noon Recital
When Thursday March 28, 2013 @ 12:10 PM (1583 days ago)
Where Lehman Auditorium-Recital Hall
Duration 45 minutes
The noon music recital series at EMU provides an informal opportunity for music students to showcase their studies and accomplishments. The recital sessions are open to anyone. Length of the presentations vary, depending on the number of students who sign up to participate and the pieces they choose to perform.
Today's performers are:
- Katie Miller, alto with Sam Swartzendruber, piano
- Meg Smeltzer, violin with Jim Clemens, piano
- Janelle Dean, soprano with Jim Clemens, piano
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Convenient to center of city, nice view of castle Under reconstruction, old, communist design, cheap furniture
Nice clean, modern hotel with a great location and a very friendly, helpful staff.
A very comfortable hotel. Specious and clean rooms with new furniture. Good value for money.
Good lokation, clean, OK breakfast, fair price, free wifi internet It was a clean, OK hotel but a bit boring, no charm. More a buisness hotel then a nice stay for a holiday. We took it because it was central and the other hotels we wanted was fully booked. They were renovating the restaurant and cafe when we were there, so the breakfast was served in the basement.
It was very central to the city centre, and only a short walk approx 20 mins to the railway station. Very clean. No air con
Location. The staff was very helpful.
Close to the center of Bratislava, good services noise from the big road in front of the hotel
A large enough room, personel, cleanliness, parking in the garage, location
everything was good enough no internet in the room
I liked the fact that is close to the historical centre and it has a parking area for free.I liked also the size of the bathroom , it was very large. I slept very well and not a single sound disturbed us . It was not possible to watch TV laying in bed , the TV was on the same wall with the bed ; the room didn't have any paintings on the walls and it looked like a hospital room.
Big room very comfortable and stylish. Spa facilities excellent. Tea and coffee, cups saucers and glasses in room not always replaced without having to ask. Hotel a good way out of town and taxis not cheap. No direct bus.
Absolutely perfect.Beautiful room,bathroom...Nothing to add. - especially the crystals in the lobby are amazing - Cant wait to stay next time again. Warmly recommend.
Great hotel - bright, spacious, modern, clean and tidy room with beautiful design bathroom. Everythink high standard and chic. Very good value for money. No WiFi but with cable not an issue. Complicated heating regulations.
The rooms were nice and clean and the woman that checked us in was very friendly. The dinner offered in the hotel was also of a good standard. The decor was very impressive. When I booked two rooms I asked for one to be late check out. When we got to the hotel the nice womans boss had misplaces the second room reservation and wanted us to pay for a whole extra night for the late check out (a member of the party is 85 and her flight was not until late in the evening). Also we were awoken at 7.30am by music being played very loudly in the room next door.
Excellent value for the price...Exquisite room... Should offer shuttle service to the airport
Beautiful hotel-lovely staff-would recommend
Very good Hotel . Nice Spa . Just 20 min from City center.200m from shopping mall . Luxury room .
Perfect location for our stay. hotel was great
Decor and design superb, proximity to airport v good Breakast buffet limited choice, lunch buffet cold, air ventilation (not aircon system) in room very, very noisy
Marrol's was wonderful in every respect.
great service, excellent location, very hi standard, cheap parking
A genuinely warm welcome (with sparkling wine)1 Everything was impeccable
A great location and great standard of accomodation, good value for money, and excellent customer service
Professional and friendly staff, the facilities at the hotel and very high quality. The hotel or Booking has cancelled our reservation, but...corrected the mistake very soon.
The excellent Staff, they all were so kind, polite and attentive. The design of the Hotel, just everything was superb. We didn't like leaving.......
Wonderful... The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, many complimentary things (drinks on the terrace, minibar (sic), coffee, pralinés...), very clean and cosy... one of the best hotels I had so far, especially for this rate! Nothing to complain about!
i liked the design of my room, & the location of the hotel. and thats about it. for starters, there was no one to help me with my luggage, the reception staff are a 1 star kind of people at most, the hotel in general doeant feel like a 5 star hotel.
The entire staff went all out making certain our stay was perfect!! Dining room is beautiful and the food was presented beautifully...did I mention delicious!! The spa is beautiful and you need to reserve the spa in advance. There was no available time during our visit!
the ambiance
The help from employees with trains, shopping, directions, etc 1 lift
The breakfast was very good and the staff was very polite and helpful. Free parking. 1. The corridors and non-smooking rooms smell of smoke. 2. It was extremely noisy, the walls and doors are completely carrying over the noise, we could hear the woman in the neighboring room talking loud (maybe on the phone) for 20 minutes, I was woken up at 7.00 on Saturday by traffic, talk of people, slamming doors and later cleaning staff talking loud in the corridor. No possibility to get some rest.. We moved immediately to another hotel, which was great.
the service poor air conditioning in the room
Clean and comfortabe. Very good breakfast. Don't order an omelette unless you are really hungry or can share! Try the salt cave for relaxation, free to guests. 15 minutes walk to historic centre, get directions.
no air, shower backed up leaving one standing in pool of water, left one towel (poor quality and not very clean), far from downtown area, breakfast buffet poor and food was cold that should be hot.
Nice rooms. Nice hotel. Small shower. Very hard beds. Location was far out of the way with nothing around it.
The value for your Money. Nothing bad about the hotel.
Deluxe room at 5th floor was confortable, clean, nicely furnished, with a very large and nice bathroom.
far away from downtown, no dining & shopping surrondings
Dinnning room was great, full of stuffed animals, glass lift was fun and it also let you know how cold it was outside. Location, its a bit of a walk from town, 30 minutes, and in sub zero conditions, you really notice it.
This is a good quality hotel, but we were disapointed that some facilities were not available at the weekend.
The room was very clean. There is a very good Greek restaurant just around the corner (Taverna). The staff seemed very bored, they did not seem to engage with us at all as with other hotels. The location is much to be desired. It is about 20 to 30 minutes walk to the old town but is not pleasant as the area is slightly run down.
Everything was extremley good n/a
The room and the SPA area together with the perfect location made the stay very relaxing. The minibar was not refilled daily, and there was no room service meny available, and we did not get any even after reminding the room service staff.
The hotel is still very new and the staff SO eager to please -- though still figuring some things out. For example, they can;t garage one's car because they are not insured for damage! That said, the garage is 20 steps away so it was not a problem. Hotel is superbly located and clearly the top spot in town. Should do very well once it becomes known -- we felt we were just about the only guests there the 2 nights we stayed,
wonderful hotel in great position at the center of the city.
The Arcadia is one of the nicest boutique hotels in all of Europe. The restaurant was wonderful. The staff was amazing - extremely nice and very helpful. The property and rooms are beautiful. The location is in the middle of Old Town and perfect for easy walking to all historical and other sites. We had an absolutely wonderful hotel experience at this property and will always stay there from now on, anytime we are in Bratislava. In fact, we are more likely to go back to Bratislava because of this hotel.
The service was really good the staff were very informative and friendly. The hotel was booked via the internet and so we weren't informed that the hotel's spa and steam room were not available or even finished which was disappointing.
very good service, what i would expect from a boutique hotel Television wouldnt work properly, thats all
They made it very personal and were very friendly and had some nice touches to make the stay more comfortable Not really everything was at a very high standard
Close to town center. Staff was very helpful. Room was large. Breakfast was very good. The air conditioning was not adequate to cool the room at night. We had an uncomfortable sleep in the hot room.
Overall the hotel's services were excellent although I did have a problem with the room. The breakfast was particularly good. My room had a very distinctive smell of sewage or rancid fat which was very unpleasant. An attempt had been made to mask the smell with a plug-in room scent device but this only proved to make it worse. The hotel was full so there wasn't an alternative and I was only there overnight but I would be unhappy if it happened again.
The atmosphere, service, the whole package.
nice new desing, friendly staff the hotel was facing some opening difficulties. No telephone line, no licence to sell alcohol etc
recently opened hotel in a modern style, well located. Friendly and helpful staff throughout the hotel noisy wooden floor in the guestroom; a little expensive
the position of the hotel in the city center is great. room temperature was 25 degrees celcius and now way to cool. Temperature control had not effect, windows could not be opened. Service at reception was lousy.
Large room, quiet, clean and nicely furnished. Just steps away from the pedestrian zone in the old city center.
Modern hotel, just opened in September 2009, all the facilities are brand new, the rooms are very comfort, very well located, rich breakfast. The breakfast is a bit expensive ( 18 eu per person - not included in room price ), but the overall daily rate was reasonable.
As this hotel is brand new, everything is still clean and functioning. The rooms are comfortable with a convenient working desk and the complimentary wifi is a valuable extra. The breakfast buffet is varied and the staff is very professional. € 18 for breakfast is rather expensive. They offer a wide choice of food, but when in a hurry and no time for an extended breakfast, this amount is high for a simple coffee and some cereals. A coffee-making device in the room would have been an appreciated alternative.
very nice hotel
Too late check-in - 3 pm; expensive parking - 30 €/day; expensive breakfast - 18 €/person
Walkable to attractions, Parking cost 15 Euro per day, need front desk validate to get out, no instruction, no enter phone to talk to anyone at the gate, and then the public use PC's keyboard is kind of tricky to use for American, hard to find some regular use key like the @ .
Nice staff, good rooms, nice location cost for breakfast
The room was extremely comfortable, and the service from all staff was excellent. The location was convenient, and quiet.
New and well designed. Great location, services, staff, and breakfast. Parking is a little bit difficult (if you want free parking) or expensive (if you park in the garage), but I fortunately find a free spot next to the hotel.
Nice new hotel, very clean, very friendly staff. Localisation: is not a real center. The distance to the Danube river is about 15 minutes walk.
Modern ambients and forniture. My junior suite was excelent!!
Fairly new hotel, design and looks are very nice and quite modern. It was very quiet, we barely saw any other quests. Location wise its about a 10 min walk to the centre or 6 euros in a cab, i f i were to return i would happily stay there again, staff are very friendly however the bar seemed to not have anything to hand and was a slow service
Hotel was new, very clean, very modern and all staff were very efficient and friendly. Room was attractively funky with window to bathroom, although I had booked a double bed and got a single one. Was't big enoug deal to complain about though. Very good breakfast with french toast, pancakes and potatoe omlettes. Only quibble was coffee was very lukewarm. Great tea and coffee menu in bar. Terrible smell in the rooms corridor, although not in bedroom. Lukewarm coffee at breakfast.
Very clean rooms, very comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. Some staff members were less-than-friendly when I checked in. Otherwise, they were pretty good.
The hotel is very modern and comfortable. The staff is really nice and the food was excellent! It could be a bit more central.
The location is excellent. No need for a taxi to and from the railroad station. It is also within easy walking distance of downtown. The price is a real bargain. Nothing.
Comfort and location Would like tea/coffe making facilities in room
A beautiful room with a view on the Danube river. It is also very close to the old town.
location and hotel cafe
President-Suite very comfortable, nice bath tub, huge bed for the President-Suite to be the best room of the hotel, it was located in the 1st floor, so it was a bit too noisy from the street
Hotel ambience was very good with good value for money. location excellent with pleasant leisure facilities Hotel overheated and rooms facing Danube noisy with passing traffic. Room layout poorly designed - did not maximise use of space so felt somewhat cramped. No tea making facilities.
Possition, nice and wellcoming staff, good breakfast, other facilities not used... one of ghe old school hotels but really nice... my friends had dinner in their restaurant and appreciated this... Internet via cable (even for free), towels were not for adequate for 4-stars hotel...
Very friendly staff. Location is very central. You can use the wellness facilities for free. Aircon was not working and the bathroom/toilet is quite small.
Great location, nice modern room, comfortable bed, friendly staff. What more could you want? The breakfast was uninspiring but it was free so I'm not going to complain.
Free internet, Breakfast and very quite environment More selection of TV channels
The room was nice, bed was comfortable & the view was good..... The spa facilities were very nice even though the guy looking after them was not helpful, breakfast was ok Very loud on the Thursday night, music went on untill 4 or 5 am, Pool didn't open untill 9 am which is a shame if you have to leave early because it's very nice..... Sunbed would not turn on & the person in charge of the pool area was nowhere to be found
location. I tried the singel (2nd floor) and the double room (3rd floor). I only stayed for 1 night. Every night extra woulf have been a waiste of money. Small, old rooms. Airco not working. Very small bathroom.
Promotional offer , occupance of the hotel terrible ( 10% of the rooms ?) Normal price exceptional high ( courses A.S.o is the main income of the hotel)
Restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced Hidden expenses - airport transfer and city tax were extras. Breakfast cost more than evening meal.
Chic decor. Close to old town and castle. Friendly, helpful staff. The duvet was too small for the bed.
Good hotel, location just outside oldtown, clean with spacious rooms ideal for weekend break. Breakfast @18 euro is way to expensive just walk in to centre for much better value, Everything else was fine.
Location is great. Very near old city but on main road. Great breakfast! Huge selection of good fresh food. Staff is very helpful and polite.
Very close proximity to the Old Town area of the city. The restaurant was very good. Hotel is in very good condition because it is new. Internet access was quite expensive.
Clean and very comfortable
The staff were excellent and knowledgeable and multi lingual. Breakfast seemed quite expensive as it was notincluded in the price. The pillow was not comfortable and the room was stuffy.
Good location for a business trip, or a short trip to the city. I had a nasty slip and fall in the steam room and almost broke my ribs. The floor was very slippery, and the management didnt seem concerned to offer medical help or install rubber mats as a safety issue inspite of advising them. I had to cough up a substantial amount for the ambulance and the government hospital.
A great hotel in a great location
The old building is beautiful, as is the terrace for breakfast. The staff did their best, but see below for my sentiments on the fate of this beautiful hotel under Radisson management. A beautiful old hotel ruined by the insouciance of the Radisson group, which is quickly becoming the worse hotel chain around (of the better ones). One only hopes that the grand old lady which is the Carlton would be taken over by Kempinski, Starwood, Mandarin Oriental or other, which would give her the respect she deserves, as an old European hotel. The current way the hotel is run and decorated makes one sad.
I just loved it ... the hotel is just right in the spot as should be. In the right center of BA and with easy access everywhere .. clubs, bars, restaurants. I recommend this hotel with easy access form airport or from highway as I came by car and with parking of the hotel you don't need your car for all the period of the stay.
The big room, the wieuw and the staff Everything was perfect!
Excellent location, close to old town and 10 min walk to Incheba concert Venue.
the location is perfect price is high
location is good. fitness room is too small.
Great location in the heart of the city. Walking distance to many restaurants and attractions.
Overall very expensive.
Very good location in the city centrum :-)
no shampo in bath 2 some one was nocking mz door 4pm
Although its right in the centre of the city, it is very quiet as its based in a pedestrianised square. Very pleasant location overlooking cafes and restaurants across the square
The suite was spacious, new, and lovely. The staff were friendly, spoke excellent english and made you feel very welcome. The breakfast was fantastic. There is nothing not to like.
The room was huge and comfortable, though warm. The place was what I would consider a real 5-star hotel. The location is close to the National Theatre and quite central. Some rooms are facing the street with Tram. It is not so visible but again, something to consider for 5-star...Location..Location...Location. Didnt like that I couldnt easily see that the JACUZZI can only be used for €50 for 2 hours. I choose the hotel for the amenties, which included the jacuzzi but didnt want to pay to use it.
The size and quality of the room. Nothing
The staff allowed us to us the room until 8.30pm on th day of departure at no extra cost. This was most helpfull.
Superb hotel!!! Staff were very friendly and helpful and the room (the cheapest actually offered by Tulip House) was fantastic. A great base to explore the city from and highly recommended.
The size, design and comfort of the room.
Highly recommended! Excellent location, very helpful staff.
This is a very new and stylish "boutique hotel" possibly designed for the more discerning clientelle. It has four apartment style suites on each floor and offers very comfortable and large rooms. Our rooms had 2 plasma screen TVs and we had the use of two bathrooms, one with wc and basin. Spotless and very well presented our room(s) were basically new and had possibly been used once or twice before. The location is excellent but bear in mind that the old town of Bratislava is very small. Gymn is free and well presented. jacuzzi and sauna come at an extra price. Breakfast was extra but is good value and in our opinion not overly priced. The quality of service and food were very good. The staff really go out of their way to be helpful and as it was my wife's birthday they even bought her a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday gift. This isn't your normal type hotel. If you're looking for loads of space, quiet and comfort then this hotel is for you. There was a mix-up with the payment. They actually debited me at first when we arrived, then cancelled this refunding the card. They obtained a pre-authorization which they then cancelled. Eventually they did debit me the correct price when we left and they duly refunded the amount which they took when we arrived. This was down to human error and they apologised and assured me that all was well, which was the case.
really great and luxurious hotel, the suite was very spacious and comfortable, the staff was very kind and helpful. We really recommend ths excellent hotel, one of the best we have seen in Europe. The location is great (300 m from the centre)
The building is beautiful. The room was very spacious, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. It was one of the BEST rooms I have stayed in. The location was excellent. I was very impressed and the hotel is EXCELLENT value for money.
Prohibitive price of internet use.
The size and design of the bedroom. The location and the public areas. The fact that breakfast was not included and was an exorbitant price.
Brand new hotel only a short walk by the river danube to the old city centre. Nothing .
The room was very comfortable and very good value for money. The room service was very good. The cleaning service was very poor. They came to clean, I was in the room, I told them to come after and they didnt come again.
Amazing - location, staff (very professional and kind including the telephone center who provided great help at my telephone enquiry - this gives also good impression of Slovakians), design, services, in the room free coffee-tea of good choice, incl. decaffeinated coffee, impeccable cleaning; heating and airconditioning was silent and appropriate, view over Danube is awesome. Located just beside the Eurovea shopping mall - excellent for shopping and great variety of shops (incl.pharmacy and eating places). 10-minute walk to the city centre alongside Danube! Internet in the room is for charge, but the hotel has a free computer center (great design) with huge modern touch-screen, webcam etc. No better hotel in Bratislava!
No better location, good price and the rooms are wonderful.
wonderful location in the old town, helpful staff. buffet breakfasts are high quality the resturaunt is very popular making getting a table difficult
Everything, the staff was attentive and efficient, the room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Perfect downtown location, great rooms, good internet connectivity (wired and wireless), friendly and supportive staff. Be aware that cars and taxi's cannot get to the hotel (which is in the pedestrian zone), it's a 100 meter walk or so.
This hotel is by far one of the best hotels we have stayed in. It's location is second to none and it's cleanliness and comfort is outstanding The only critisism that we had on our stay within the hotel is the food and restaurant. The breakfast was a big let down and the lack of choice and the lack of basics such as toast and a plain breakfast tea was a shame.
near to everything
Facilities / Services; Comfort
Lovely large rooms with character. Really friendly and helpful staff who sorted out any problems immediately. Excellent location in Old Town.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Newly decorated, spacious and comfortable rooms. Brilliant location - a hive of activity, but with windows closed, the noise was pretty much blocked out. Thai massage was a good choice!
The staff Request of check out before official time on part of a person ...
Location is amazing. Lots of restaurants and shops right at your door step in the middle of the old town. Staff are friendly and very helpful.
Perfect hotel for a perfect price. Perhaps the best hotel I've ever stayed! Helpful staff, luxurious stay and an excellent breakfast.
Zion spa mit grossem Pool und zwei Saunas, bequemes und grosses Bett, modernes Badezimmer, Dusche und Toilette getrennt gähnende Leere im Zimmer (keine Hotelmappe, keine Dekoration, kein iPad), Turn Down sehr schlecht, schlechte Wifi- und TV-Qualität, die Mehrheit des Personals sehr unpersönlich
Warm, luxury atmosphere. Friendly staff. Modern rooms with excellent design. Beautiful view at river. Pleasant Spa environment with amazing view during sun set and evenight. stay was excellent - I can make only small remark with regards to the parking - we did not find the sign at the parking space very "user friendly" - we spent quit some time to find the EXIT doors which were not closed
The impeccable and pro-active service on part of the staff, the most marvellous roof-top spa with Danube view, the free Rolls Royce shuttle (though somewhat over the top for a small city like Bratisvava with very short distances that can be easily covered by walking) The restaurant service and breakfast were excellent. However, the dinner was over-priced and somewhat disappointing in terms of quality and quantity. One would have expected more.
Design is absolute tastefully, brings a very nice atmosphere. The personal cooperativeness is also perfect. We want come back again. ------
Beautiful hotel - very caring staff. Some teething problems with technology. Wifi not always working.
The hotel is modern, clean and quiet, the staff is very friendly, breakfast is delicious. The beds are comfortable and the bathroom offers everything you need. The hotel is quite far away from the city centre.
friendly welcoming staff, clean rooms and good food in the restaurant.
Minibar is included in the price of stay. Location. Food for breakfast was sometimes quite old (once I found the bread with mould, another time the oil in which the sausages were heated was old, and this time the pineapple tasted like vinegar). The security is very poor (money was stolen from my room at night, during my previous stay in the hotel). Cleaning ladies recently threw out some of my stuff from the drawers because 'it seemed old'.
Location was very good - approximately 200 metres shy of the old town. The staff had an excellent grasp of English and were very helpful. The hotel is also very close to the main train station, but is half behind another building - so look carefully.
everything you'll expect in a business hotel is present. price/quality not in balance.
Friendly Staff, practical location for my purpose. the Bed was way too smooth to me. When I arrived, the dustbin was not emptied. Though I informed the person at the reception, nothing was done. No possibility of a room service
the service and the quiet
Very nice and clean hotel. Good location, easy to reach by bus, tramp.
Clean hotel, staff was very polite and helpful, parking available , good breakfast. It's more a 3 star than a 4 star hotel. A good advantage is that Slovakia has Euro currency .
It is a modern hotel, very clean and nice rooms. Unfortunately it is not to close to the centre of the city. There are excellent public transportation arrangements.
Brand new hotel with excelent location downtown Bratislava N/A
A very well located hotel within a few minute walk from the historical city centre. There was no noise from the street. The hotel is nothing to write home about. It's not bad per se but I found it purely functional, almost industrious. Its modern design doesn't bring any surprises, the staff efficiently check you in and out without any sign of emotion or smile, and the breakfast has not further ambition but to refuel (everything was processed, no invention whatsoever).
All Limited parking capacity for van cars.
Quite and best position in the center , half of the price compare to the others 4* hotels.
Very good location, right in the center, within walking distance of all major attractions. Quit and relaxing. Poor breakfast and staff quite rigid.
Excellent location, with friendly help. It was so clean and nice that it appeared as if we were the first occupants. I was very happy with this hotel, and would highly recommend it.
The cleanliness and comfort, together with a very substantial healthy breakfast choice.
I liked the comfort of the room, central location, good and reasonably priced restaurant. I liked the parking facilities which I though were very secure, although cramped, but I experienced no problems. The staff were helful and courteous. I thought the room rates were quite expensive even for a 4 star hotel in a central location. I have stayed in better 4 star hotels for less money.
Location and comfort nothing
good location, flexible service
level of comfort was great. Staff was experiences and able to speak decent English. Food was at high level. international channels are very limited on TV
Extremely helpful staff in all areas of hotel; fabulous swimming pool and sauna/ steam room; quiet and safe location.
The location in a quiet residencial area is good for luxury and the hotel is equipped with superb facilities. You can also enjoy walking in the old historical town which is close to the hotel. I experienced an incomparable wonderful stay.
Nice and modern room (although not too large as I would expect), helpful people both in the reception and the hotel restaurant, good food.
The Spa was great. Thumping music until 2am is not a 5 star experience
The hotel is located just on the outskirts of the town, in a resdiential area, making the hotel extremely quiet and relaxing. The Spa facilities are exceptional The only thing we did not like about the hotel was that on arrival there was 1 off each - shower gel, shampoo, soap and toilet roll, these were never replenished throughout the 4 day stay. And also a bottle of beer we took from the mini bar was not replaced for 2 days.
Room design... Location not ideal: 30-35 min walk to city centre. But transport options OK.
Loved it - very relaxed atmosphere, easy going, friendly and very eager to help staff. The spa area is fantastic, and the children were made to feel welcome.


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U Of L Athletics Looks To Be Hottest Ticket In Town This Year
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville athletics is shaping up to be a hotter than usual ticket this year.
With the football opener just over a month away, officials say season tickets will likely sell out and the amount of single game tickets will depend on what the visiting teams return. Spokesman Kenny Klein says there are about 2,200 names on a football season ticket waiting list and says there is a list for men's basketball that could decrease once the renewal period ends. He says there are still some packages available that offer most of the football season and all men's basketball games for around $500.
The school is also seeing brisk sales of soccer season tickets and says interest in women's basketball tickets is also on the rise.
A check of Stubhub finds tickets available for all six home games along with several season ticket packages.


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Limbaugh mocked concern over Abu Ghraib-like methods
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Following Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge's August 1 announcement that the U.S. government raised the threat advisory level for financial centers in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, radio host Rush Limbaugh mocked Democrats who had expressed outrage over the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, suggesting that they would worry that the intelligence leading to the announcement may have been acquired through interrogation methods resembling the abuse of Iraqi prisoners.
From the August 2 edition of the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show:
LIMBAUGH: Of course, now, part of that first thought is, this [heightened threat advisory level] is serious. And it's real. I believe it. But my first thought was Democrats are going to try to make this out to be something it wasn't.
What was your first thought? Did you think thank goodness that we intercepted the information? Did you think whew, God. And did you think, well, they're mentioning specific targets.
Or -- or did you think did we have to use torture as in Abu Ghraib to secure this information and therefore the information is invalid? Did you wonder this computer geek that we found, this Al Qaeda, do you wonder whether or not he was read his rights before he was tortured to give us this information?
Did you wonder whether his interrogation was supervised by the International Red Cross? Did you hope there were photos of the torture so they could be plastered on the front page of The New York Times so we could discredit the information and say that Bush got this by torturing this guy just like Abu Ghraib and therefore it's not real information?
Did you ask if there wasn't any torture, maybe this computer geek was influenced by fear of Abu Ghraib torture and went ahead and told us what he knows because he was scared he was going to be tortured even though he wasn't tortured and therefore the information is not valid?
I think I've probably covered all the bases, especially for you Abu Ghraib people. I'm not a psychiatrist and I -- I don't play one on radio, although I'm getting more and more qualified as I watch these Democrats.
As Media Matters for America has noted, while Limbaugh has continued to downplay, dismiss, and even endorse the prisoner abuse scandal, numerous Bush administration officials have denounced the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. President George W. Bush has apologized "for the humiliation suffered by the Iraqi prisoners and the humiliation suffered by their families" and said that the actions of the U.S. soldiers who committed the abuse "brought discredit to their uniform and embarrassment to our country." Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld offered his "deepest apology" to the Iraqi detainees who "suffered grievous and brutal abuse and cruelty." Secretary of State Colin Powell condemned the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib as "immoral" and "despicable." And national security adviser Condoleezza Rice said, "It's simply unacceptable that anyone would engage in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners."
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SEAL BEACH - The Seal Beach City Council has appointed an eight-member citizen committee to plan a memorial for the eight people killed in the Oct. 12 Salon Meritage shooting.
A gunman stormed the beauty salon at 500 Pacific Coast Highway and shot nine people, killing eight - the largest mass killing in Orange County history.
On Monday night, the council formed a Salon Meritage committee to select a location and design for a permanent memorial. The new Salon Meritage memorial committee members, according to the City Clerk's office, are: Marie Antos of the Seal Beach Historical Society, John Fox, Bill Ayers, Kathy Cunningham, Beverly Doran, Allyn Mattox, Laura Ellsworth, and Nat Ferguson of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Two members from families of the victims could be placed on the committee as well.
In a recent interview, City Manager Jill Ingram said the funding of the memorial isn't clear, adding that it could either be from city resources or from private contributions. She also said it's unclear whether the memorial will be near the salon or at a different location.
"It's hard to determine now, until the committee decides what type of memorial it will be," the city manager said. "There's a lot of work that has to be done."
Assistant City Manager Sean Crumby said the committee will provide the council with an update on Feb. 27.
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The acquisition of 50% of Los Vascos by Rothschild (Lafite) in 1988 was the result of a careful search among more than one hundred Chilean wines for one that could meet their criteria for excellence. A team of winemakers from Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) control the viticulture, harvest, maceration, fermentation and aging of the wines at Los Vascos. Strict control of yields from the estate and adherence to the winemaking techniques of Chateau Lafite result in wines of high quality, whose characteristics do not escape connoisseurs. All production is estate bottled. View all Los Vascos Wines
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Photo of the sun break following morning fog over the vineyards of Veramonte Winery (located in the Casablanca Valley)
Notable FactsThe main regions of Chile include Maipo (pronounced MY-poh), known for reds like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere; Casablanca Valley, a region producing delicious Sauvignon Blanc, as well as other whites & some reds; Colchaugua, an inland district creating amazing red wines from Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly in the Apalta sub-region; and Rapel Valley, settled right under Maipo and producing the same red varietals. A couple of smaller regions to watch include Limari and Elqui, two valleys further north, producing some delicious cool-climate Chardonnay and Bio Bio, an area further south, which is also focused on cool-climate varieties. Chilean wines are growing in exports and more consumers are enjoying the delicious values coming from the country. Red wines of the region, though they cannot be generalized, make the whole gamut of wine quality – quaffable to collectible. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Carmenere are the main players, though Syrah is also making a splash. Some of the best reds are blends of the above varieties. As for whites, Sauvignon Blanc is typically crisp, herbal and racy, while Chardonnay is richer in style with full-bodied texture and tropical fruit flavors.
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The following letter was, to the best of my recollection, sent in anonymously after allegedly being discovered in crumpled pieces behind a church dumpster. Given the magnitude of the problem of immodesty in the church today and the dire straits of this man whose children wear blindfolds in church, I thought it worth sharing here in it's entirety without edits. If you have seen any churches that fit his description, please leave a comment with a click here so the letter can be returned … [Read more...]
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1173), is hereby amended to read as follows:
"That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to grant and convey to the State of North Dakota, for military and defense purposes, fee-simple title to all or any part of the lands and improvements comprising the Bismarck Indian School Plant. In any such grant, there shall be reserved to the United States the right to
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construct and operate over the property granted canals, ditches, transmission lines, and facilities incidental thereto that may be constructed in connection with Federal projects for the irrigation of land."
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Constructing a mini-sawhorse
For years, Ken, my boss here at The Family Handyman, and I have been debating the merits of collapsible metal sawhorses vs. clunky, heavy, hard-to-store homemade wooden ones. (Guess which side I'm on?) He finally came up with a design that actually makes some sense to me. They're short, compact, stackable mini horses that you can throw together from scraps in about 30 minutes. Short is the key. Ken uses his to work on projects that are too tall for the workbench but too short for the floor, such as cabinets that need finishing. They can also be used as mini scaffolding for working overhead. OK for now, Ken, but if mini collapsibles hit the market, all bets are off. Your horses will be belly up.
Figure A: Cloning Saw Ponies
To build your own ponies, you'll need an 8-ft. length of 1x4, 3 ft. of 2x4, a 3-ft.-long chunk of either 1-in.-thick decking or 2x6, and a few scraps of just about any plywood. Shown is 1/4-in. plywood, but you can use 1/2-in. or any other thickness you have lying around. Then:
- Cut all the boards to length, including parallel 15-degree bevels on the ends of the legs.
- Rip the 2x4 edges on the spine to 15 degrees on the table saw. Screw the top to the spine with equal overhangs at all four sides, then screw the legs to the top.
- Scribe the ends of the plywood gussets and staple, nail or screw and glue them to the legs.
- Saddle up and ride into the sunset.


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Resolving the Global Warming Fraud
posted at 12:34 pm on February 12, 2010 by Doctor Zero
Students at Penn State are rallying today, to demand an independent investigation into Michael Mann, one of the primary architects of the global-warming swindle. As the organizers of the Rally for Academic Integrity point out, the university's internal review "consisted of three Penn State employees who have strong incentives to protect the school's reputation, and the millions of dollars it receives from global warming research grants. There was no external oversight."
The university's internal review was laughably superficial, relying largely on Mann's own claims of innocence to prove his innocence. Normally, the "peer review" con jobs that kept the global-warming racket afloat involved politicized scientists vouching for each other's work, and using strong-arm tactics to keep dissenting scientists from getting published at all. Penn State seems to have designed a far more efficient version of this process, in which Mann peer-reviewed himself.
Michael Mann produced the fraudulent "hockey stick" graph, which used carefully manipulated data to make it look like human industry had produced a massive surge in global temperatures. The business end of this hockey stick was used to beat huge amounts of cash out of businesses and taxpayers around the world. There are people who still take it seriously, since the media has not exactly been eager to spread the word that it's a lie.
The Rally for Academic Integrity has the right idea. The global-warming scam is the crime of the century, and it will not be completely resolved until the perps have been brought to justice. These people should be prosecuted. Vigorously.
One of the major goals of law enforcement is deterrence. As things stand right now, the global-warming fraud was a very low-risk, high-reward operation. Only a few of the worst offenders have lost their jobs. Meanwhile, they raked in millions in funding, and opportunistic politicians used their phony research to seize billions of dollars, and assume vast new powers for themselves. "Climate change" has become the most widely-abused excuse for totalitarian power since the heyday of militaristic fascism in the 1930s. Criminals tend to be rational actors, especially when they're highly educated and self-righteous. The only way to scare the next gang of con artists out of launching the next big eco-fraud is to start putting the global-warming crew in the dock.
High-profile trials would also force the media to begin covering a story they've been working very hard to downplay, or ignore completely. Like most other stories inconvenient to the Left, these trials would come as a mind-blowing shock to anyone who relies on the New York Times for their news. They would also go a long way toward breaking the wall of propaganda built around school children. I doubt any kid stuck in a public school has been told about the East Anglia emails, unless they're lucky enough to have parents who can bring them up to speed. Civics classes during the first weeks of the global warming trials would be fascinating.
Putting the global warming scam artists on trial would also help to knock some sense into the dim-bulb celebrities who still believe in it. They still have some influence over people who don't follow science and the news carefully. Someone who seriously thinks global warming causes earthquakes is not going to respond to reasoned argument, but they might settle down if they're shamed into it. At a minimum, we can cleanse the airwaves of fanatics who think questioning their pseudo-religion is equivalent to treason.
It's high time we forced junk scientists to face the same legal standards we apply to medical malpractice. Western nations handed over a stunning amount of economic influence to the global-warming charlatans. Anyone who asserts influence over billions of dollars should face at least the same level of legal scrutiny as the doctors targeted by oily John Edwards types. Environmental radicalism has killed far more people than medical malpractice.
Of course, many of the high priests of global warming live outside of American jurisprudence. The United Nations, and international courts, should step in to pick up the slack. We could make U.N. funding and foreign aid conditional on their doing so. The purpose of international courts is to prosecute crimes against humanity. The climate-change scam was a textbook example of one. It has already done tremendous damage to standards of living around the world, and if the East Anglia emails hadn't come to light, it was about to get much worse.
Legal sanctions are a definitive way for society to strip away the veneer of trust that allows dishonest operators to defraud innocent people. In a world full of disinformation, mis-education, and media activism, a lot of people put their faith in official credentials. Nothing will strip those credentials away faster than prison time for those who manufactured this elegantly peer-reviewed lie, and deep shame for those who accepted their fantasies without question. No one will ever take investment advice from Bernie Madoff again… just as no one should ever mistake Rajenda Pachauri for a climate scientist.
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Paris (ESA) Dec 27, 2012
ESA's ice mission is now giving scientists a closer look at oceans, coastal areas, inland water bodies and even land, reaching above and beyond its original objectives. Launched in 2010, the polar-orbiting CryoSat was developed to measure the changes in the thickness of polar sea ice, the elevation of the ice sheets that blanket Greenland and Antarctica, and mountain glaciers.
The satellite's radar altimeter not only detects tiny variations in the height of the ice, it also measures sea level and the sea ice's height above water to derive sea-ice thickness with an unprecedented accuracy.
At a higher precision than previous altimeters, CryoSat's measurements of sea level are improving the quality of the model forecasts. Small, local phenomena in the ocean surface like eddies can be detected and analysed.
Taking CryoSat a step further, scientists have now discovered that the altimetry readings have the potential to map sea level closer to the coast, and even greater capabilities to profile land surfaces and inland water targets such as small lakes, rivers and their intricate tributaries.
Radar altimeters have more difficulty doing this because, compared to open ocean measurements, the landscape surrounding inland water bodies is a lot more complex.
These had not been previously monitored with satisfying accuracy by conventional altimeters because the sensor footprints - about 5x5 km - were too large to detect subtle differences in the topography around small landforms.
CryoSat, however, has a resolution along its ground track of about 300 m.
In order to thoroughly investigate the possibilities offered by CryoSat over water, ESA recently began scientific exploitation projects coined 'CryoSat+'. Scientists are reprocessing large, raw and uncompressed sets of data coming directly from CryoSat to obtain new information on oceans, inland water bodies and land.
In the example pictured above, CryoSat's altimeter made readings over central Cuba, extending north and south into the surrounding water.
The image clearly shows the difference between the bright radar reflections from the steady water and the elevated land.
For instance, near the edges of the island, points of high radar reflection are pictured in red. This is due to the more placid waters of the bay and over coral reefs.
Examples are also pictured over the Danube delta in eastern Romania, and the land-locked Issyk Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan.
"Thanks to CryoSat being operated over some inland water targets in high resolution mode, we were able to distinctly chart the contours of a flood that occurred last March at Rio Negro in the Amazon," said Salvatore Dinardo, working for ESA on CryoSat+.
Jerome Benveniste, the ESA scientist who initiated the project, continued, "We were able to emphasise the unique capability to see the floodwater extent under the forest canopy, where optical sensors or even imaging radars are blocked by the trees."
Results from the project will be unveiled to the scientific community at the Third CryoSat User Workshop to be held in Germany at the Technical University of Dresden on 12-14 March.
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Dougie, i'm interested as to how you got to the top of the ladder in UKMMA promoting, so i thought up a mini interview.
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PHILADELPHIA – The No. 14 Penn men's squash team welcomes No. 17 Navy to the Ringe Squash Courts on Thursday for its first home match of the season. The match will begin at 5 p.m. as the Quakers (2-2) look to bounce back from a tough loss at Williams last Friday. They will face a stout Midshipmen team (18-2) that is looking for its third straight win.
The two teams last met in Annapolis, Md. on Dec. 7 of last season, a close 5-4 win for the Red and Blue. Senior captain Danny Greenberg, then playing at No. 3 in the ladder, took the decisive five-set match over Navy's current No. 2, Jim Kacergis, 3-2. The last time the Midshipmen made the trip to the Ringe Courts the match wasn't as close, the Quakers sweeping to a 9-0 win on Dec. 9, 2010. The Red and Blue lead the all-time series 42-26 and have taken 22 of 32 matchups in Philadelphia.
This time around, the match to watch will be the battle at No. 1 as Greenberg (2-2) faces off with Andrew McGuinness (19-1). The two last met in the Round of 16 at last season's CSA Individual Championships. Penn's captain did away with the then-freshman McGuinness in straight sets, 3-0.
Navy has been extremely active early this season, having already played 20 matches. The Middies began the season Nov. 2-4 as host of the Navy Invitational, during which it played seven matches. The Midshipmen won every one of those matches, 9-0, their highest ranked opponent being then-32nd ranked Bucknell. The next weekend they hosted the Navy Veterans Weekend Round Robin, where they played and swept another six matches, 9-0, their highest ranked opponent then-No. 25 Hobart.
The Midshipmen's two defeats on the year came against two opponents familiar to Penn fans. The first was a 5-4 loss to No. 15 Bates at home on Nov. 18. Penn lost to that same Bates team just one day earlier in Washington, D.C. by the same score. Navy's other loss was at the hands of eighth-ranked Dartmouth, 6-3 in Boston, Mass. on Dec. 1, an Ivy League opponent Penn will play on Jan. 13 in its first weekend of Ivy action.


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Here in Georgia we're about to enter one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. That's right — it's time to pack up the kids and the pumpkin pie and hit the road for Thanksgiving with the family. To make sure everyone gets home safely, I want to remind anyone who will be travelling through Georgia to buckle up before getting on the road.
Leading up to Thanksgiving, law enforcement across the state will be making sure everyone is buckled up during the annual fall campaign of Click it or Ticket. While the holidays mean an increased risk of danger on the roads, a saved life could be as simple as a secured seatbelt. In 2010 alone, seat belts saved more than 12,500 lives nationwide. In fact, federal research shows that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers by an amazing 45%. Similarly, it also reduces the risk of serious injury by 50%.
Unfortunately, people in Georgia still aren't buckling up like they should…every trip, every time. Just this past summer, nearly 68,000 people across the state were cited for not wearing a seat belt during a 100-day summer enforcement campaign. Consequently, the lack of a properly buckled seat belt continues to be a factor in traffic fatalities statewide.
The fact is, seat belt use is one of the few things we have control over in our lives. Neglecting it should never be a factor in our deaths.
About the Author
Harris Blackwood was appointed director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety by Governor Nathan Deal on January 10, 2011. Prior to his appointment, he served as a senior advisor to the governor's campaign and communications director for the inaugural activities.
A seventh generation Georgian, Director Blackwood is an Atlanta native who grew up in the Walton County community of Social Circle. It was there, as a teenager, he launched his career in communications as a reporter for nearby radio stations and newspapers.
His previous experience in state government includes management positions with the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Stone Mountain Memorial Association.
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Standards exist to bring unity of expression to the many pages of a Web site, each with its own audience, agenda and author.
This document presents the styles and guidelines for use on the Southwestern Web site. Here are five things to keep in mind: Fonts and Typography, Colors, Images, Writing for the Web, and Academic Departments.
Web fonts require multiple specifications, as not all browsers have all fonts installed. All of our new website templates (as of March 2013) use Adobe TypeKit for font display. Otherwise, we're recommending the following set of basic fonts for use on your site:
In the main body of the page, links are underlined only on mouseover and set in a color from the approved palette, usually matching the section header.
An even smaller sans-serif, with extended letter spacing for readability, can be used for fine print, labels on form fields, etc.
Header 2 should be used for page subheads and occasionally, for oversize headlines.
Header 3 should be used for Gateways, contact info, and sidebar headers.
Header 4 should be used for section titles and can change color depending on top-level header color.
Header 5 etc. etc. etc.
Header 6, both regular and bold weight, can be used for photo captions, citations, or other "helper" text.
Our goal is to provide a flexible set of standards that will work across a diverse, creatively distinct set of Southwestern pages. In the new southwestern.edu design we have defined elements that are negotiable and ones that aren't. We think that the elements that can differ on a site-to-site basis include the following:
Your results may vary: Web color is a famously unstable area of human endeavor, involving a perfect storm of monitor calibrations, Web browsers, and computing platforms, and there's no guarantee you'll see the same colors here as anyone else. We have looked at this palette on a fairly wide range of setups.
By default, images don't have borders (even when linked). With only the tiniest of potential exceptions, drop shadows should not be used for photographs.
The photos used on the site should be color-corrected; basic instructions for color-correcting a photo (using Photoshop or free tools for the Mac and PC) should be made available to the community of content managers.
A Photoshop template of the correct sidebar dimensions has also been provided.
Video sharing services like YouTube and Vimeo have made it easy to show your moving images to the world. Southwestern maintains a video channel on YouTube, while using Vimeo to embed video within the Southwestern University web site. While each of these services have optimization specifications on their respective websites (here and here), we generally find that these video settings work well for both services.
Each section homepage (About Southwestern, Admission, Student Life, etc.) should include approximately two short opening paragraphs of text that, together, "tell the story of SU" and individually introduce that area of content and highlight key pages within each section. The first paragraph should be primarily "marketing"-style content, a well-written introduction to that section's concerns; the second should include links to the various site pages of importance, in paragraph form. (Most of these links will be redundant to the section's navigation, but will give it more context and make information more accessible.) It's important to keep these short, so the more dynamic info can be read quickly and easily.
Here are six things to keep in mind:
Keep word counts low, especially on top-level pages that should be telling the story rather than conveying lots of detailed information. Most basic informational pages ought to be no longer than 400-500 words, and top-level pages should aim for between 200-300 words.
Flipping through the site, any visitor should be able to quickly absorb the most important information on the page to determine whether she needs to take the time to read the entire page.
On primary public-facing pages (that is, all pages one click away from the home page), the text should be written specifically with a first-time visitor in mind. Opening paragraphs of other pages can simply summarize and/or contextualize the page's content. We typically set the opening paragraph in larger font size to draw attention to it and make it easy to read.
The use of contractions (it's, we're, you'll, etc.) is encouraged. Some of the rules that are applied to formal writing don't apply as strictly to Web writing. For example, if the natural rhythm of a sentence is best suited by ending it with a preposition, so be it.
One of the best ways to check the style of Web writing is to read it to yourself out loud. If it sounds natural, it's likely to be good.
Along with short paragraphs, breaking up a page with subheadings allows a Web reader to quickly determine what information is most important for her needs. This is a good general principle for all content pages of a site; for long, policies-and-procedures-type pages, it's absolutely essential.
As a general rule, there ought to be a subheading for every 150-200 words of Web content. And top-level pages often benefit from a much more widespread use of headings and subheadings. Many good top-level pages pair small subheadings with short paragraphs to give a visitor a very clear idea of what's to be found throughout that section of the site. Organize your text so that the hierarchy is no deeper than four levels. Lower-level heads are hard to distinguish and disorienting to online readers.
'Overuse white space' is a good rule of thumb for Web writing. Reading from computer screens is on average 25% slower than from paper, so short paragraphs and frequent subheadings give users more room to read.
On most basic content pages there shouldn't be more than one or two bulleted or numbered lists. If you have a page that is burdened with lots of lists, you may want to consider alternative ways of presenting that content. (This section of this document, in which numbered points are followed by explanatory paragraphs, is one possible example.)
Links within the text are important means of limiting duplicate information and directing visitors to key content within the site. On section homepages these links should complement the navigation as a secondary means of directing readers to section sub-pages. Links to external sites are ok, but should be carefully considered and not overused. Be judicious: Too many links within a paragraph also diminishes their effectiveness as content guides.
Southwestern style and tone: There should be general consistency of voice across all top-level site text. This voice should be strong and guiding. The tone of top-level text should be smart, knowing, engaging, direct and sometimes witty - getting across that this is a rigorous academic environment is important. We suggest that the language on the site consistently addresses the audience more directly: Use "you," "us," "we," etc., while not being too chatty or informal. In general, we recommend using first-person accounts as much as possible while remaining within your comfort zone.
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Social media refers to online tools that people use to connect with one another, including social networks. These services allow users to create and publish content about themselves and their organizations. The social aspect of these tools lies in the ability for individuals to interact and connect with others, thereby building online communities.
Southwestern University's social media is managed by the Office of University Relations. Danielle Stapleton '05, associate director of new media, has drafted social media guidelines which you can read more about by browsing Getting Started with Social Media. To see all of the organizations/departments that have pages/groups, you should also check out Southwestern's Social Media Directory.
When the SU website was redesigned in Spring 2013, White Whale Web Services provided us with a set of social media icons for use on the Southwestern website. These hand-sketched icons are a matching set and using them insures uniformity in linking to external social media throughout the site.
You may download specific icon by right-clicking the icons you need and saving to your hard drive. Or you may download a complete set in a ZIP file.
Further, our 2013 redesign has made it very easy for academic departments to link to their social media properties by creating blurbs within your LiveWhale groups. For instructions and a demonstration, please contact the Web Office.
Academic department homepages are a crucial source of information for prospective students. As with the other top-level, high-visibility areas of the site, departmental homepages are key recruiting tools for the institution. This means that their content needs to be presented in a way that acknowledges prospects as a primary audience. At the same time, academic department sites in their entirety are well-used tools for communication within departments, between faculty and students, and outside departments, among faculty of different institutions.
Department homepage recommendations: The homepage content must be the introduction to the department as a whole. It should be energetic, clear, articulate, exciting (if possible) and representative of the department. No matter what the subject, we want to make a reader WANT to learn more about it - dig into the interior pages, take a class, read a research paper, become a major. Each homepage should include:
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Lego to pull 'anti-Islamic' Star Wars toy set following Muslim furor
(Billy Hallowell) Austrian Muslims became outraged when they saw that Lego, a popular children's toy company, created something they viewed as anti-Islamic in nature. Following months of intense angst and debate, Lego has reportedly agreed to stop making one of its Star Wars toy sets in an effort to temper the storm.
Called "Jabba's Palace," the set features a giant alien who resides in a building that, according to critics, resembles a mosque. The scenario was first put on sale in 2012 as part of Lego's Star Wars collection, but it wasn't until this past January that the toy started to spark debate, The Independent reports.
The outlet explains the controversy in detail, highlighting the purportedly anti-Islamic nature of "Jabba's Palace":
The game, which is aimed at children aged from nine to 14, features Jabba the Hutt in his intergalactic lair. Jabba, the slug-like villain who first appeared in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi, lives in a domed, oriental-looking building equipped with rockets and machine guns. He also smokes a water pipe and keeps Princess Leia in chains for use as his personal slave.
Furious Muslim critics complained that the Lego set's Asian and oriental figures were "deceitful and criminal" characters such as gun-runners, slave masters and terrorists.
Melissa Gunes, a spokesperson for Austria's Turkish Cultural Association (TCA), told The Independent that the toy doesn't belong in kids' bedrooms, as the palace that is depicted is said to look like the Hagia Sophia mosque, an Islamic house of worship in Istanbul.
"The game is pedagogical dynamite. It depicts Muslims as terrorists," the cultural association added.


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Fox Uses "Undocumented Immigrant" Term It Has Criticized
Fox News identified an immigrant as "undocumented" during an America Live segment today, even as the network has criticized others for using the term. In fact, host Megyn Kelly previously stated that referring to immigrants as "undocumented" is like calling rapists "nonconsensual sex partners."
During an America Live segment about the trial of a man who is reportedly in the country illegally, on-screen text read: "No Trial For Undocumented Immigrant For Now":
However, Kelly used [1] "illegal alien" and "illegal immigrant" while talking about the case. She did not address the on-screen language.
In December 2010, a member of the Diversity Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists recommended [2] that journalists stop using the term "illegal immigrant" in favor of "undocumented" immigrant or worker. In a December 29,2010, segment about the issue, Kelly stated [3]:
KELLY: How far could you take this? I mean, you could say that a burglar is an unauthorized visitor. You know, you could say that a rapist is a non-consensual sex partner, I mean, which, obviously, would be considered offensive to the victims of those crimes. So how far could you take this?
Kelly added: "What if there was a push by the criminal defense bar to re-brand the use of the word rapist to nonconsensual sex partner?"
When the Associated Press announced [4] it would no longer refer to undocumented immigrants as "illegal immigrants," Fox News attacked the decision as politically motivated. Contributor Rich Lowry called [5] the AP's change "political correctness" and claimed:
LOWRY: There's a political agenda behind this, which is that they don't like the idea of any sort of immigrants being tarred with unlawfulness or illegal. Which is why they prefer the term undocumented, which makes it sound as though it's kind of the fault of the authorities for not getting documents for these people quickly enough -- which is basically their view.
Contributor Michelle Malkin accused [6] the AP of "abject stupidity" and "blatant politicizing," and dismissed "undocumented immigrant" as a "very imprecise and very loaded term because a lot of these illegal aliens have plenty of fake documents." Contributor Monica Crowley similarly stated [7] of the AP: "They are not acting so much as serious journalists anymore as they are advocates of a certain position."
Likewise, the hosts of Fox & Friends blasted [8] the AP's decision, with co-host Steve Doocy claiming this was the AP's way of "cheerleading" for immigration reform. Co-host Brian Kilmeade went on to say, "Why do you have to be neutral? They're here illegally." Doocy added: "I feel sorry for The Associated Press copywriters. I mean, they're gonna be scratching their heads, 'OK, what do we call that guy? Border jumper?"
Fox Nation [9] also used [10] the term "undocumented immigrant" in a headline this week:
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