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Truckstop Honeymoon – "Bad Attitude"| play
Apr 19, 2012 at 8:30 pm via YouTube | AMAZON | ITUNES
djnog @megg @kegg Cool. Wilders are always rollicking (and this Friday seems to be a regular gig and not the usual holiday hoedown). Will get in touch.
The Wilders – Honky Tonk Habit (live)| play
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Cults – Go Outside| play
djnog @megg @lalagator : Where's the Gator? Play this one loud!
djnog @megg Slobberbone says you need "a few good games of pinball and a double whiskey sour!" Replay on Sunday maybe?
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Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues| play
djnog If I went to hip shows on Monday nights, I'd see Shilpa Ray this week.
djnog @lalagator: The Gator's still hip, blipping Smith Westerns. They'll be in Larryville in June. (reblip)
Smith Westerns – Girl In Love.| play
Drive-By Truckers – The Weakest Man| play
Hayes Carll – She Left Me For Jesus| play
djnog @megg: "@lalagator: Hey Gator. Enjoy the sunshine! @megg, I'm planning on Ritter. Will get in touch tomorrow. (reblip)
Mini Mansions – Heart Of Glass| play
Feb 17, 2011 at 4:28 pm via YouTube | AMAZON | ITUNES
Smith Westerns – Girl In Love.| play
djnog @megg: "@djnog and @kegg, should we go see him?!" I'm leaning toward yes. (my first blip in ages!). (reblip)
Josh Ritter – To the Dogs or Whoever| play
djnog @megg: New to me. Since I blip less these days, I can't stay hip! Sounds good. Come out and rock soon. Mountain Goats? (reblip)
It Rolls Right On – DEHLIA LOW| play
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djnog @megg: I'm blippin' from campus! You work till 9? Branan may be over by then for a patio show. I plan to be there. (reblip)


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Tom Bordeaux recently missed one of his friends' periodic flag football games, but is thankful to be alive.
Not long ago, the former state representative from Savannah suffered a minor stroke, which he now views as a blessing in disguise.
The 56-year-old attorney survived with almost no ill effects, but doctors found a more serious issue: A potentially fatal brain aneurysm.
Bordeaux had surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. If that sounds familiar, it probably should. Former President Bill Clinton has been treated there.
Bottom line – well almost – is that, following a six-hour surgery, Bordeaux has a beard – not a result of the procedure – and a clean bill of health.
He's back to work, though not quite full time.
And his doctors have cleared him for flag football.
Guess the guys at Voir Dire,Tort, Lien & Remand will have to rework that blitz package.
Meanwhile, some odds and ends from here and there, mostly there:
• Will she or won't she?
Democratic gubernatorial candidate DuBose Porter and his wife, Carol, have encouraged speculation that she'll run for lieutenant governor.
Kind of like the Bill-and-Hillary two-for-the-price-of-one thing that got floated in 1992. But it might be official in the case of DuBose, the state House minority leader, and Carol, or so we're told.
It's not as goofy as it may sound.
Carol, who runs the business side of the family-owned newspaper in Dublin, is savvy both on the issues and politics in general.
Anyway, she has scheduled an 11 a.m. Thursday news conference for the Capitol.
Stay tuned.
• Folks are asking us about President Barack Obama's Savannah visit on Tuesday.
There's not much more to say.
No word yet on whether the president will field questions at a "town hall" meeting like those held on similar trips he's made to Ohio and Pennsylvania.
City officials say the White House has contacted them about discussing some local events. Nothing further yet on that.
State Sen. Lester Jackson says some White House advance staffers are in town, but has no details.
The information void isn't unusual.
Details of presidential visits often solidify only a day or two ahead.
Security is always a concern.
And there are a jillion details. The earlier you announce them, it seems, the more likely it is you'll have to revise some of them.
• We got e-mails – today and yesterday respectively – from the campaigns of Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Roy Barnes. Both are running for governor the job Barnes used to have.
Each e-mail put a different spin on the latest statewide poll by Rasmussen Reports, which you can track down on your own. And each ended with the same plea: Send us money.
• Some of you may have noticed that the paper ran a piece Monday about Martin Sullivan, chairman of the Savannah Area Young Republicans.
And a few of you may have wondered: Why aren't we doing something about the person who runs the local Young Democrats?
The answer: No such person exists at the moment – because no such organization exists.
"We're going to remedy that soon," said Chatham County Democratic Chair Tony Center.

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Charged Up About Chargemaster Automation
Here's a CFO pop quiz: What is the one, often overlooked, linchpin in the revenue cycle? I'll give you a hint; it's also the most important tool you have for ensuring compliance and optimal reimbursement.
If you answered, "the chargemaster," then you're correct.
It's easy to forget just how important your chargemaster is, especially with all the other revenue cycle components you have to watch. But if there's one area you cannot afford to take your eyes off, it's the chargemaster. With every revenue transaction funneling through it, the chargemaster has the potential to bring in or cost your hospital millions of dollars. Knowing that, I have to ask, why is it that so many hospitals still use a manual process when an automated one is really a time- and money-saver?
When you stick with a manual process, errors due to absent or incorrect information are often identified downstream when it's past the point of the original transaction. Moreover, there are thousands of changes to coding rules each year, and with many hospitals using a chargemaster with as many as 40,000 line items, it's impossible to think that this could be correctly updated manually. A manual chargemaster also leaves financial leaders without the ability to pinpoint specific sources of errors, which ultimately leads to reimbursement delays, reductions and denials. Quite simply, anything with the level of detail, complexity and routine maintenance of your chargemaster has too many variables that can translate into revenue leaks for your hospital.
Actually it's been estimated in more than a few healthcare reports that providers lose millions of dollars annually due to errors in claims data—which is often traced back to the chargemaster. Traditionally stopping a revenue leak comes from revenue management efforts focused on revenue operations and revenue audits—those are excellent tools, but what about revenue integrity?


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Some quick notes about it:
You have to compile it yourself.
It surprisingly has full mouse support, including wheel.
No "forward" in graphics mode.
JS *works*
It gives you a lot of control over UA and referrer.
It is good alternative to Dillo. Dillo renders better and is faster but Links is much more capable at this point.
It is not a good substitute for Mozilla.
This screen shot [cgi-fun.hypermart.net] shows how Links handles frames.
Check out the features page [atrey.karlin.mff.cuni.cz] for more info and screen shots.
Funny how tastes very, I really do not like the look and feel of lynx. I'll use it if I have to, but I like Links in text mode much better. I also think w3m does a good job with html.
I'm a fan of console apps, I like to do some stuff without X running sometimes for no other reason than I find it easy to concentrate without all the 'eye-candy' so my preferences run to:
I've yet to find a ssh client to replace ncftp though, although I like the idea I've never really got used upload/download using ssh.
However, links does not support cookie (at least in 0.9.7), which makes quite a few of sites (webmasterworld.com included??) useless. I've been using w3m now - it is small, has https and cookie support, and feels quite fast. Moreover, in the textarea, it can actaully calls up your favorite text editor (vim in this case). This is something I found that makes w3m very useable - imaging typing a long reply in lynx or links! Even though the networking code is not as good as links, but I think I can live with that. Btw, I am writing up this reply in w3m :)
Actually, there is a FTP front-end for SSH called "sftp". Grab the latest openssh, and it should be in there, at least it is in my Mandrake 8.2's openssh-3.1. It might not be as user-friendly as ncftp, but it uses FTP-like commands. Most importantly, you know that your session is encrypted by some strong cipher :)


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Comedy club in Shoreditch, London.
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Wiggle has been running for 15 years now and still stays true to it's roots!
this side is reality, the world as we know it. Whereas on that side, through a small, obscure opening... there lies an enchanted land. Outside of time, in another dimension. On that side is a garden of delight, a musical nivana, a land designed exclusively for you to have the best time you'll ever have, Step, if you will, through the rear of the Wardrobe. Let use enter that place house heads & party-goers have come to call...WIGGLE.
From a typically shambolic birth in March '94 resulting in a last minute venue change to a disused scout hall in camden town, to it's humble beginnings at Brixton's 414 club, Wiggle has long held a special place in the hearts of the UK underground community while ascending the height's to it's present incarnation, being responsible along the way for the birth of a sound that now dominates mainstream clubbing. Held initially on a monthly basis at a variety of often secret locations and promoted strictly through word of mouth, the club has grown and developed through it's policy of promoting the original etho's of the acid house movement; it's sound system booms, the decor is wild, it's atmosphere unpretentious, where absolutely everybody is having a great time and with it's own unique sound of deep house and techno stepping out and getting hammered. Wiggle is a night like no other and has consistantly been ahead of it's time in a whole host of ways.
Frequently Quoted as London's best night out and proclaimed the most exciting club in the UK by the likes of Muzik magazine(second in Muzik's Clubs of '97) and Jockey slut; "not only has Wiggle captured, promoted and evolved a style of music indigenous to its own immediate environment but retained a hefty wallop of the Acid House sparkle from which it was born" (Jockey Slut, Nov '97). The consistently evolving and exciting Wiggle brings together a fiercely loyal and familiar collection of party-goers who continue the vibe that was created in '88 and '89 at such legendary clubs like RIP on Clink Street and Voodoo at The Dungeon. The authentic ultra-fluent house sound created by residents Nathan, Terry and Eddie leaves no one in any doubt as to the musical credentials of the club or it's ability to create a tremendous feeling of solidarity among it's regulars.
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I've had 2 surgeries & went for both: this place is a God send! (From Dr. Pirie to Ashley, Brian, Kelly, Bret, Patty, Lily, Kevin, Meagan & Amber,) they are considerate, caring & help me manage my pain as well as treat it. Michelle & Hannah are the best at scheduling me to fit my needs & have fit me in many times at the last minute should I be experiencing unexpected problems. On the whole the entire staff is friendly, compassionate & professional: I feel very fortunate to have them in my life & I highly recommend them!
Dr Pirie is a great chiropractor. I highly recommend him if you're looking for relief. I've had the following treatments: Acupuncture, massages, physical therapy with Ashley and have never been disappointed. I'm very thankful Dr Pirie is here in Joliet.
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Le Cirque d' Erotique
By Angelique Videaul
Lee and Livvy travel to the border town of Flow Water, New Mexico, in search of Phaedra, the vampire siren who turned Lee.
Just outside of town, Lee and Livvy encounter a circus filled with erotic acts beyond their wildest dreams. These strange and sinful delights attract men from the nearby territories like bears to honey, and once they enter the strangely colored tents, they are changed forever.
It is up to Lee and Livvy to destroy the circus and the evil that resides within.
Chapter One
Kiowa Territory July, 1855
"Wonder what's got the cows going?" Craig Downing muttered as he tossed the dregs from his cup into the fire. It struck, hissing, snakelike; the stench of burned coffee grounds rose into the air.
"Coyote," Ben Cleaver replied as he stoked the flames. He squatted on his heels, leaning over the tripod that held the coffee pot suspended above the embers. He paused; stick in hand, as he heard a noise.
"He ain't supposed to be back until tomorrow," Craig said. "Relax." He looked at the expression on his friend's face. "You're as nervous as the herd."
"I thought I heard something."
"Probably did." Craig helped himself to another cup of coffee. "The boys are still out there, checking the herd, and Cookie is down by the stream washing up. They're all probably ready to head back since it's nearly our time to go out." He paused, frowning; the firelight cut deep red etches in his face. "Come to think of it, they're might overdue. Wonder what's holding them up?"
"Probably off chasing coyotes again," Ben said.
"Or maybe squaw hunting." Craig snickered.
"Could be." Ben bit his lower lip, and gazed out into the darkness. He felt a strong urge to reach back and pull his pistol from its burnished holster, but resisted it.
"If it's injuns you're scared of, don't worry. Kiowa ain't gonna bother us."
"Kiowa ain't known to be the friendliest of injuns," Ben replied.
"I swear, Benjamin, you're getting to be as fretful as an old maid."
"Maybe I got cause to be fretful," Ben stated. He pointed up to the sky. In the north an enormous comet flared brilliantly in the heavens. "You know what that is. You know as well as I do that those things bring poison and death."
Craig spat. "Ain't nothing but foolishness. Stuff old women jabber about while hulling peas."
"I don't know," Ben said, doubtful. "Seeing what was left of those torn up cows this morning messed me up, and then seeing that thing up there in the heavens just after sunset. I tell you, ain't nothing natural about any of it."
"Pah," Craig admonished. "Them cows died 'cause coyotes got to 'em, that's all. And that comet out there? It ain't nothing but a big ball of light and dust. How can light and dust cause plagues and poison?"
"I don't know," Ben conceded. "But I know it happens, my Ma said—"
"Your ma said. Good God, Benjamin, what kind a man are you?"
"A scared one at this point," Ben admitted. "I ain't scared of injuns or bushwhackers. But seeing something up in the sky like that worries me something fierce."
"My God you are an old woman." Craig eased back, resting his head back against his saddle. He slid his hat over his eyes. "Hot night, and a weary day tomorrow. Running low on water and grub and you scared of a light in the sky." He yawned. "God, but I hate punching cattle in this heat."
"What about the boys? They ain't back yet. Suppose something happened to them?"
"Suppose they're down by the creek jacking off," Craig said as he lit the stub of a cigar he'd been nursing since Abilene. "Relax a bit; they'll come in when they're ready." Craig settled down further until the saddle cradled the back of his neck. "The longer they're out the less I have to do."
"I suppose," Ben said.
"God, but I hate the smell of cows in the summertime. They reek of shit all the way down to the meat," Craig complained.
"The money's good though," Ben said, relaxing a bit himself as he banked the flames and propped himself up in the lean-to. "And I look forward to cutting the herd and moving it soon." He looked up at the stars, the comet gigantic in the western sky. "The sooner we get off this plain the better. This place gives me the willies."
A rustle of cloth as soft as a woman's sigh came from the darkness just beyond the campfire. Both men alerted, Ben grabbed his pistol as he sat up, straining to see what was just beyond their sight.
"Jed, is that you, boy?" Craig called.
Cloth rustled again and a shape detached itself from the surrounding night, gliding gently into the light. The men relaxed. Craig laughed. "My god, Ben would you look at that."
"Yeah, "Ben agreed, the fear of the night ebbing away from him as the woman who's skin was as dark as the surrounding night floated fearlessly toward them.
"Why look at what we have here," Craig said, rising. He stepped in front of the woman and leered down at her. "Now what's a pretty wench doing out here all by your lonesome?" He hitched up his suspenders. "Your massa get tired of you and dump you out in the middle of nowhere?"
"Go easy on her," Craig," Ben cautioned. "For all we know she might have escaped from the injuns." He rose too and walked towards her. "Is that what happened, girl? Your party get attacked? You the only one to survive?"
The young woman pushed Craig aside and stepped toward the flames. "Coffee," she commanded.
"Why that's a fine idea, why don't you get us all some?" Craig said.
Ignoring Craig, she opened her shawl, which made Craig utter a soft hoot and she withdrew a folded piece of paper. "Any of you two mens see this harlot?" she asked.
"All I see," Craig said, tossing the paper aside without looking at it and sidling up to her, "is you. And you're alone and...," he stared down at her ample chest, "available."
"You're a fool," the woman hissed, disdain etched on her face.
Craig grabbed her by the arms and dragged her close. He kissed her hard and she stood still as he pushed himself away from her.
"What do you think of that?" he asked.
"I think you need to quit eating shit off the side of the road," she hissed.
Craig raised his hand to strike, yet the woman did not move. Black smoke detached itself from the night and Ben hissed in fear as it enveloped Craig as quickly as if he were swarmed by buffalo gnats. Within an instant Craig was reduced to a desiccated husk, his dried bones and skin collapsing into a heap at the woman's feet. Unmoved by the horror, the woman picked up the paper and walked over to Ben who cringed as she approached. With an outstretched hand she flicked open the small packet and a picture unfolded.
"Now I'm asking you," the woman said," her dark eyes blazing in the firelight. "You seen this woman befo'?"
Ben tore his eyes away from the heap of dried out bones, cloth and flesh and forced himself to look at the picture. His features relaxed somewhat as he looked at the woman. "Yes, I've seen her, ma'am," Ben said as he slowly lowered his hat to his chest as a sign of respect. "I saw her a few days ago. She was part of some kind of side show. It was a strange sounding name. French, maybe. I can't say it."
"And where you say this sideshow was?"
"In Iron Wood, up on the New Mexico Border. It's a little mining town that—" he stopped in mid sentence, gulped and added, "With respect, Ma'am, you oughtn't to be going there. I saw that show, and it's as sinful as you can get. I'm sorry I even went there; in fact when I get to El Paso I'm gonna see the first padre I come to and—"
"The woman," she interrupted. "The harlot." Ben's eyes flicked around, looking for the black smoke.
"She was there," he stammered. "Please, ma'am, I told you all that I know. Please, just don't—"
"Iron Wood, how do we get there?"
Ben shrugged and pointed toward the comet that filled the western sky. "About fifty miles from here as the crow flies. You won't get there any time soon, especially not on foot. And there be Kiowa, and they don't like trespassers—"
The woman ignored him as she folded the paper back up and tucked it under her shawl.
"If you don't mind me asking," Ben said, "what do you want with that fancy woman? Are you her girl or something?"
"I ain't nobody's girl," the woman said as she folded her arms across her chest. The smoke returned, engulfed her and she vanished into the night.


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The Stables Gallery, Orleans House, London
Broadfield House Glass Museum, Dudley
Our Collectomania exhibitions give visitors the chance to find out more about unusual collections and the interesting people who collect them. The latest Collectomania features Clive Manison, a glass enthusiast and historian who is particularly interested in how the Western world was influenced by Eastern cultures in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Italian Granite Colours, Porphyrys, Quartzites & Sample Images
Welcome to our directory of 76 Italian granites, 10 porphyrys and 5 quartzites. We have listed the colours on five pages as follows:
A to G : Anzola To Ghiandone Valmasino
Please note that some colours are duplicated by their popular trading names.Availability
It must be noted that not every colour is widely available for various reasons.
If you have any Italian granite colour(s) not shown here please Contact Us.


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This is the company page of Alfaland Tenerife located in Spain, Islas Canarias, El Rosario.
The company offers services like: used equipment, new equipment, rental, repair, spare parts and financing.


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I've been busy creating a lot of content for our new Digital Scrapbooking Primer (join the list here for a free sneak peek!) and the website, but I've still had a chance to do a bit of scrapbooking too. Here's what I've been up to.
Baby Announcements Invitations
With a birth, a third and a 30th birthday since April, I've been busily creating some invitations, announcements and party decorations with my scrapbooking supplies. Here's a sampling...
Week in the Life
I'm making progress on my Week in the Life albums from 2011 and 2012, thanks to Photoshop Elements and the handy photo collage feature.
I find that having all my photos together in a mosaic can form the basis for a speedy scrapbook page. Learn how to do it:
I'll be sharing a tutorial on this soon.
Shutterfly Photobook
I just received my Shutterfly photobook in printed form - I just love it!
My Top Ten Photobook was a super easy project that took me less than three hours from woe to go. I selected my photos, jotted some journalling ideas then used the awesome Ali Edwards design at Shutterfly to create a stunning book.
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In this 25-minute webinar replay, I will show you:
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- How to adapt and edit the pre-sets to create a unique look
- How to embellish your pages quickly and easily
Melissa Shanhun is an accomplished digital scrapbooker, a True Scrap instructor, and a natural teacher. She's known for her ability to simplify complicated steps so anyone can create fantastic results!
- You too can have a gorgeous photobook - without opening Photoshop
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"Have a memorable name day, you deserve to be happy because you are a wonderful person. Happy birthday."
"The day of your birthday is the one I expect the most in the year because I love to surprise you and do everything for us to enjoy wonderful moments together. God bless you today and always and may all your goals come true."
"Today is a special day that will go by very fast, so let's take every second to make the most out of every moment."
"Today you are fulfilling another year of life and I will do everything to make it a memorable day for you."


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nick and i have been taking baby steps in getting greener. i think i've posted about it here before. i can't remember!
we bought these awesome grocery bags about a year ago. LOVE them. get so many compliments on them when we are at the store. also have some foldable ones that i got at kohl's. just love that they fold up so neatly and they were on sale for $1!
bought these water bottles from costco. we have tried a zillion different types of water bottles. i love these because they have a carabiner. so nice to just snap onto ben's stroller and be off.
found an old wonder bread sandwich holder {i have no clue where i got it from!} and had been using that at work for a few weeks. stumbled across these and decided to order them. yes, one of each color. a bit pricey. but oh so cute. totally worth it if we're going to be using them on a regular basis. so far so good. haven't put them in a cooler yet. so i'm not sure how well they seal but i can always throw them into a giant ziploc just in case.
also got the rubbermaid storage with easy find lids. nick has a tupperware phobia. i'm lucky he decided on these. was a toss up between these and resuable smaller snack size and sandwich bags {like these}. might still purchase some. we'll see how we do.
last thing on my list... super cute lunch bags for the two of us. ;-)
thinking a target trip is in my future!
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Among them, sally Kern of Oklahoma occupies a special place.
Betty wastes no time in yanking sally away from the table to admonish her.
XTRA INSIGHT:• sally Denton: Giving Harry Reid Hell • Gallery: Obama as a Musical The Good Lord is testing Barack Obama now.
No shrinking violet, Gallagher likes the stage and will appear in a production of Love Letters with sally Struthers this spring.
And she was appropriately saucy, especially when thanking her co-star sally Hawkins.
"I thought Communion-tables were an Evangelical start," said sally irreverently.
And sally cried some more, and Miss Fanny sat down at the desk and helped her.
sally rushed down to meet him, and she took him off for a walk in the garden.
"No'm, it's just that sally's milk ain't no good," he replied.
This sally, which was delivered with spirit, afforded the doctor an evident relish.
1540s, "a sudden rush, dash, or springing forth; specifically of troops from a besieged place, attacking the besiegers," from Middle French saillie "a rushing forth," noun use of fem. past participle of saillir "to leap," from Latin salire "to leap" (see salient (adj.)). Sally-port "gate or passage in a fortification to afford free egress to troops in making a sally" is from 1640s.
1540s, from sally (n.). Related: Sallied; sallying.
fem. proper name, alteration of Sarah (cf. Hal from Harry, Moll from Mary, etc.). Sally Lunn cakes (1780) supposedly named for the woman in Bath who first made them and sold them in the streets. Sally Ann as a nickname for Salvation Army is recorded from 1927.
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In the swirl of competing forces that will decide the fate of
The result is that the foundations under Gillard's leadership are cracking. It will take very little now for them to crumble entirely.
Key Labor figures who have stood by Gillard, and been key to her success in easily defeating previous threats to her leadership, are now being pressed by both electoral circumstances and by changing internal sentiment to take responsibility for saving Labor from disaster.
In particular, fearful Labor MPs are looking to Workplace Relations Minister
While he still faces resistance from some key figures, such as Treasurer
Shorten is no fan of Rudd and Rudd no fan of his.
But Shorten knows that the time to put personal prejudices ahead of the party's best interests has passed.
The internal dynamics that began pushing against Gillard in the past few weeks have been driven by a growing acknowledgment of political reality by Gillard supporters, who have been vital to holding off the Rudd forces.
There are two key parts to this.
One is that Labor faces a collapse in electoral support which will see the loss of not just marginal seats but seats which, in normal circumstances, should not be under threat.
Internal Labor polling is identifying seats as likely losses which the incumbents had never imagined losing.
Even in what were seen as the best states for Gillard – Victoria and South Australia – Labor's support has fallen to alarming levels.
The second reality now being recognised is that Gillard is Labor's biggest liability.
Few in Labor's ranks any longer kid themselves that Julia Gillard has sufficient standing with the public to be able to win the argument that a change of government would be a bad thing.
Labor MPs have this week been watching the contrast with Gillard's attacks on
Only the most committed Gillard supporters could have failed to recognise the impact of Rudd – and the change to Labor's prospects that he offers.
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Second round result:
A MURRAY GB v R FEDERER Swi
7-5 6-4
Murray 7-5 6-4 FedererHere we go again. . . And this time Murray keeps his cool. A majestic backhand pass beats Federer to set up three match points. The first escapes him, but Murray blazes another pass to claim the biggest win of his career. He looks drained and buries his head in a towel as the crowd rises to him. Is this the day that Britain's next great tennis champion came of age?
Murray 7-5 5-4 FedererMurray is painting the lines now and the constant pressure takes its toll. Another Federer mishit leaves Murray in an unimaginable position. Say this softly: "Murray will serve for the match."
Murray 7-5 4-4 FedererFrom 30-0 to 30-40 on Murray's serve and then the youngster nets at the end of a well-worked point from Federer. Is the chance gone? If there is one area that Murray's coach Brad Gilbert needs to work on, it is Murray serving to consolidate a break.
Murray 7-5 4-3 FedererTime and again Murray is bossing the long exchanges. He sets up two more break opportunities and converts the second. Stop the press - Murray is two games from a sensational upset. And I don't care if I'm tempting fate this time.
Murray 7-5 3-3 FedererPressure serving from Murray leads to another mishit from Federer. There is no doubt that the world number one is below par, but much credit must go to Murray. His attacking play has put the Swiss on the back foot. Make no mistake about that.
Murray 7-5 2-3 FedererAnother routine hold for Federer. Normality restored?
Murray 7-5 2-2 FedererAnd a mild surprise. Murray holds as well. Is the pattern of this return-dominated match shifting?
Murray 7-5 1-2 FedererNow here is a shock. Federer holds.
Murray 7-5 1-1 FedererMurray is finding his own service game considerably harder to win than Federer's. A loose smash puts him down a break and he surrenders the game with an error. He shows his frustration and knows he needs to hold more service games.
Murray 7-5 1-0 FedererThe script of this match is becoming all too familiar. Murray's backhand is a joy to behold and it is tying Federer up in knots. Break points are the result and although Murray fluffs his lines twice, he converts at the third time of asking.
Murray 7-5 FedererAt long last, I can report a hold of serve and we all know what that means. Teenager Murray leads Federer by one set to love. The decisive point was an ace. If the Scot can consistently find his first serve, he may just run away with this. (Sorry - tempting fate again).
Murray 6-5 FedererSurprise, surprise - another break point chance for Murray. This time Federer does not see the funny side. He slams a ball out of the stadium, picking up a court violation and then double faults. Incredible scenes.
Murray 5-5 FedererSo here it is - Murray is serving for the set against the best player of the decade. And the pressure gets to him. He falls behind 15-40 when his first serve deserts him and Federer grinds out a break from a long rally.
Murray 5-4 FedererAnother Federer service game, another string of break point chances. This is becoming old hat. Murray can't convert by his own hand, but Federer throws in a double fault at the third time of asking.
Murray 4-4 FedererIt seems I did tempt fate with that last comment - apologies to all Murray fans. Federer awakens from his slumber with a blazing backhand winner to break straight back.
Murray 4-3 FedererFederer's mistakes let Murray back to deuce and the young Briton pounces with two dazzling passes to break again. All credit to Murray, but you could probably add a couple of zeros to Federer's world ranking on the evidence of his tennis today.
Murray 3-3 FedererFederer is a pale shadow of his normal self, but Murray gifts him three cheap points and suddenly faces break back point. The Scot duly serves a double fault. That's the bad side of Murray's game - he is still too inconsistent.
Murray 3-2 FedererFederer finds his groove and holds to love, but the world number one is still a break down. Or am I tempting fate?
Murray 3-1 FedererA booming backhand wins Murray a long rally at 30-15 and drives him towards another hold. It's all surprisingly smooth for the British number one at the moment. But can it last?
Murray 2-1 FedererWhat do you know? Murray is the aggressor in these early games. Punishing returns from Federer's second serve take him to a second break point. This time a frustrated-looking Federer hits a backhand just out. He challenges the call, but it is upheld and Murray is a break up.
Murray 1-1 FedererA comfortable service hold for Murray. His service is under scrutiny here - it was probably his weak link in Toronto last week when he reached the semi-final.
Murray 0-1 FedererMurray opens his shoulders and blasts a winner down the line. It seems to unsettle Federer, who makes an error and then serves a double fault. At break point, Murray has a glorious passing opportunity, but he squanders it and the world number one holds. A costly miss for Murray.
The players are out on court under hot and sunny skies. The world's best player (Federer) is up against the world's best teenager (Murray) for a place in the third round.
The only time this pair played was in Bangkok in the 2005 final of the Thailand Open. Federer won that meeting 6-3 7-5.


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Stringer Worried About de Blasio's Pre-K Program
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer says more than half of the 500 contracts with organizations that will provide pre-k have not been submitted to his office for review yet.
Only 141 contracts have been handed over with just one week to go before school starts, meaning that safety checks haven't been done on more than 300 others.
"We cannot sacrifice safety for anything," Stringer told the New York Times.
He said the mayor's office has been slow in delivering the contracts, despite repeated requests for the documents. Stringer and his staff even met with the mayor and his aides yesterday.
"It became clear to me that we were not going to get these contracts anytime soon," Stringer said.
De Blasio's office promised that the comptroller will have the documents in a timely way. But the mayor added that the city is moving forward aggressively to launch the programs and administrative paperwork wouldn't stand in the way.
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Western Visayas Tourism Assembly in Bacolod slated next week
The 7-day Western Visayas Tourism Assembly with the theme, "Entrepreneurial Tourism: Beyond Tourist Arrivals", is slated on November 12 – 18 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.
The assembly aims to highlight, promote and showcase the diversity of the tourism attractions, services and facilities of the different areas of Region VI. It is intended to be a colorful display of destination attractions, cultural and historical events, shopping and investment opportunities.
Some of the highlights of the assembly are the Regional Tourism Fair and Cultural Showcase on November 12 – 18 at SM City Bacolod, Regional Travel Exchange on November 12 – 14 at Sugarland Hotel, Regional Tourism Congress on November 14 at L'Fisher Hotel, Tourism Excellence Awards on November 14 at Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City, Search for Ms. WV Tourism on November 15 at the Provincial Capitol, and Regional Parade of Festivals on November 16.
The assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism – VI, Bacolod City Government, Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Negros Island Tourism Inc., Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occ. (ATONO) in cooperation with Naitas Hrano, Women in Travel in Bacolod.
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Project DescriptionAmidst the behemoth office buildings of downtown San Francisco stands 388 Market Street, a small, elegant tower that won a citation in the 1983 P/A Awards program. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the triangular tower shows how a diversity of functions—commercial, office, and residential—and a density of activity, including a Bay Area Rapid Transit train-station entrance, can enliven the street. That liveliness starts with the two-story retail base that sports subtle details such as chamfered corners at head height that mimic the movement of passersby. Above that base rises the tower, whose form comprises a cylinder and a prism joined together and echoes the circular and angular forms of the surrounding skyscrapers. The tower contains 16 floors of offices, a mechanical floor, and six floors of residential units above that. Although its red-granite cladding makes it recede into the shadows of the adjacent, lighter-color buildings, the tower also has an expressive, three-dimensional face, with projecting windows in the commercial base, flush windows on the office floors, and recessed balconies for the residences.
The P/A jury greatly enjoyed the building. George Baird liked the way that it "mixes functions in an inventive way," Mark Mack praised its "differentiation on the exterior," and James Stirling appreciated its willingness to "sit down a bit and not compete for height." But what makes this tower really stand out is the simple fact that it doesn't stand out, as if to remind us that bigger isn't always better and that sometimes, good things can come in small packages.
1983 P/A Awards Jury
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Watson out in horses for courses
Odd man out ... Shane Wtason will likely miss the Adelaide Test.
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RICKY PONTING closed the chapter on an undistinguished Test victory by placing his players on notice and revealing a radical shift in Australian selection policy.
Mitchell Johnson and Stuart Clark sealed a 149-run win over New Zealand in just 47 minutes yesterday, but no sooner had the victory presentation ceremony concluded than Ponting was outlining the need to expose more players to international competition before crucial series against South Africa and England.
In detailing Australia's adoption of a "horses for courses" policy, Ponting effectively drew the curtain on the immutable selection stance favoured by former chairman Trevor Hohns and ushered in an era where few spots are guaranteed and the make-up of the Australian XI constantly under review. The selectors showed their colours yesterday by demoting Shane Watson from the XII for the second Test in Adelaide and recalling Victorian paceman Peter Siddle, while Ponting hinted that Jason Krejza would be added to the XI.
"I just think we've got to be a bit more flexible on our selection in different places," Ponting said. "If you look through the depth of Australian cricket, I think there are guys who are going to be able to give you more in different conditions around Australia. I think me as a captain and our coach and certainly our selectors have got to start looking at those sort of options especially with some of the cricket coming up.
"We've got South Africa at the WACA, which will be a good place for the swing and quick bowlers, and then we've got Melbourne and Sydney, which will be the other way. Then we take [South Africa] on over there on wickets which we saw last time seamed all over the place. We have to start looking at the guys that are going to be suited to those conditions and even look ahead to England as well. We're going to need people over there who can swing the ball and stand the seam up and do that all the time.
"If we go to Adelaide on a wicket that's very flat and might offer a bit of reverse swing, we have to pick guys who can use those conditions better. We need to look at every way you can to have the most impact. They are some of the lessons we all learnt in India. We could have been better equipped for those conditions and if we come up against conditions like that, in Australia or the world, we need to have guys who can play well in those types of conditions."
Ponting was hardly in a celebratory mood after Australia's victory, acutely aware that a more powerful foe than New Zealand might well have exploited Australia's frailties over the 3½ days. Only the innings of Michael Clarke and Simon Katich provided Australia with an advantage over their seventh-ranked opponents and had the tourists held their chances, Katich might not have been in a position to rescue his side on days two and three.
Johnson claimed three of the four remaining New Zealand wickets yesterday to finish with figures of 5-39. Clark, too, was impressive in collecting 4-43, revelling in the return to the bouncier, familiar surfaces of Australia after a vexing tour of India.
"A lot of the younger guys came back from a long, hard tour of India and probably had their confidence knocked around a little bit and even some of the more senior guys - someone like Brett Lee - probably got a lot out of this game," Ponting said. "There were lots of positives here for us, of which we'll make the most of.
"We'll get down to Adelaide probably on a better batting surface and the guys who got away and got starts up here hopefully they can go on and make bigger scores. We're going to need to be able to do that against better quality opposition, which we'll be facing in a couple of weeks' time. By no means are we getting carried away with the win we've had."
For New Zealand, the outlook is grim. A defeat in Adelaide would sink them to eighth on the Test championships, above only Bangladesh. In a bid to bolster their ranks, the Kiwis will consider replacing underperforming all-rounder Grant Elliott with batting specialist Peter Fulton, and spinner Jeetan Patel may come in for Iain O'Brien.
"It's the easiest thing in the world to captain a winning side but when you're losing, it is hard," New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori said. "Not just the players but management feel it as well, so you've got to juggle them and keep them going. It is a testing time when you're trying to captain a side that's put in a performance that you're not happy with because there's 14 other guys that are feeling different things at any given time."
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4,2 su luglio 02, 2016
The family that operates the b&b is very nice. The house was a bit cluttered and not their fault, but it was 95 outside and they did not have A/C. The food in the morning was simple, but very good. So, if is not 95 outside, I would stay there again, but if it is hot, than I would find somewhere else to stay.
Risposta del proprietario
Thank you for the review. We do indeed have full house air condition, however, due to the size of the house the B&B bedrooms remain warm . We do have window air conditioning in all but one room, due to size of windows cannot find one to fit. Do have ceiling fan , box fan and a cooling system, which I negliected to remember because of the turmoil we were going thru. I do start the other rooms AC in that area that does help cool the area., but again had my mind in the turmoil. Thank you for understanding the clutter, things happen.
- Jeanne Ryab (innkeeper)
5 su maggio 20, 2016
A wonderful two nights! Bed was comfy, breakfast was delicious and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
5 su febbraio 05, 2016
I loved it! Very welcoming and caring people. Loved the Silhouette room!
5 su febbraio 05, 2016
We absolutely loved staying at the Big Oak. It truly felt like we were staying with family. The love and hospitality from Jeanne and Jim was wonderful!
4,0 su agosto 21, 2015
Jim and Jeanne are very friendly hosts. Their rooms have everything you will need for a comfortable stay and the breakfast is delicious.
4,0 su agosto 13, 2015
Great stay! The owners were so friendly. They stayed up late to welcome us in since we weren't able arrive till almost 10pm. She made us a wonderful breakfast, and was very accommodating with our two young boys. It was like staying at grandmas house! :)
5 su giugno 08, 2015
My husband and I stayed for bike week 2015. We enjoyed our stay, Jim and Jeanne made us feel welcome, they are completely adorable! Breakfast was FABULOUS! I wanted her recipes! They are wonderful people and we want to stay again to spend more time with them, they are unique and talented. You don't find people like this anymore, they are gracious hosts, down to earth, easygoing, and fun to be around. They are very knowledgable about the surrounding area. It was nice to learn the history of their home and about them. We look forward to seeing them again! It was our first bed and breakfast experience and it was like being home with family instead of a stuffy hotel room. Our only regret was not staying longer. Sincerely, Joshua and Jackie Zickefoose Steubenville Ohio
5 su maggio 28, 2015
Our stay at Big Oak was Lovely. Very warm and inviting, it felt like we were staying with family. Breakfast was yummy and filling. Bed was comfortable. Jim, Jeanne and their Grandson were warm and welcoming. Looking forward to our next visit.
4,8 su aprile 22, 2015
We had a great stay at this B&B we would definitely stay here again.
5 su aprile 21, 2015
The Big Oak B&B was definitely an amazing find! It was affordable, charming, homey, and the service was fantastic! The room and bathroom were very clean, the owners were friendly and kind and the house itself was beautiful.... I would definitely come back!!
5 su agosto 01, 2014
This is a great bed and breakfast. Beautiful location and its run by a lovely couple. By far the best B&B I have ever been to.
5 su dicembre 19, 2013
My wife and I enjoyed our short but sweet stay at the Big Oak. Everything was great!
5 su ottobre 17, 2013
The entire stay was an entirely utterly enjoyable experience. We would suggest these rooms to even our worst enemies. That's how great this place is. We don't have enemies though!
4,6 su ottobre 14, 2013
We came to Sandusky for a family wedding, but wanted to make it special for our daughter as well. We stayed in the Silhouette room and loved how warm and inviting it felt. We had our own bathroom, a king sized bed, a small dinette, a television, and a walk out patio (small, but a very nice view over the gardens). Breakfast was delicious! Jeanne and Jim went out of their way to make our mornings wonderful. They even brought out cereal for our daughter in case she wanted that instead. After breakfast each morning we went out the gardens. I don't know how Jeanne takes care of it all (I could never do it!) but the gardens are FANTASTIC! They just keep going, and going, and going! There is a small swing set for the little ones, and a garden with veggies and fruit in it as well. It was magical. They also sell garden figurines, which are placed throughout the garden and in the front yard, so make sure to pick up a memento on your way out. Jeanne and Jim are very knowledgeable about the area, and can help you find something to do if you have a free day (and you can pull yourself away from the gardens). We hope to come back to The Big Oak soon! (I still have my parting gift hanging from my review mirror in my car, Thank you Jeanne and Jim!)
5 su settembre 05, 2013
We so enjoyed our say with Jim and Jeanne at the Big Oak. We felt so comfortable, like staying with family. The gardens are beautiful and enchanting. We'll be back.
3,8 su settembre 12, 2012
We loved our stay. Very welcoming and the breakfast was great.
4,0 su settembre 11, 2012
Nice, homey atmosphere. Slept very well. Comfortable rooms.
5 su settembre 11, 2012
Staying at the Big Oak was a great experience... Great food, great conversation, great company.
5 su settembre 11, 2012
Excellent B&B. Innkeepers warm and friendly. Inn was clean. Breakfast was wonderful.
5 su settembre 09, 2012
Very friendly B&B! You won't find any other place that makes you feel like home like the Big Oak. Loved my room and very satisfied!
5 su settembre 07, 2012
Such a nice place. We were there only one night, but so impressing. Lovely.
5 su agosto 14, 2012
From the moment I was greeted by Jim to hugs for both him and his wife, Jeanne, I felt comfortable. The stories, ambiance, breakfasts were excellent. Would come back in a heartbeat!
3,6 su agosto 09, 2012
We had a recent stay with Jeanne and Jim in their home and enjoyed their company and conversation very much. Having stayed in a number of B&B's I was a little surprised by the accommodations. I felt very much as if I was staying with my in-laws--and sleeping in my husbands' childhood bedroom. It had a very personal feel, complete with hand crocheted afghans and framed prints on the wall. Most B&B's are less personal.
5 su luglio 23, 2012
My girlfriend and I were celebrating her 30th and I wanted to plan something special. She was surprised and loved what I had chosen over a big hotel.
4,4 su agosto 21, 2011
Kindly innkeepers, allowed us to show up late in the evening, great history to the house, interesting property with some lovely gardens to explore... Best place to stay in Sandusky!
5 su agosto 15, 2011
My wife and I stayed here on Aug 13th. Hosts Jeanne and Jim are very very nice people. Felt comfortable and welcome at once. We had the Silhouette room with private bath. Great room and very comfortable. Nice balcony overlooking the gardens. You must walk the gardens, unreal how large and beautiful they are. After dinner we stopped in the main living room to chat with Jim and Jeanne. Would up playing cards for over an hour and had a nice visit. Breakfast was very good! Jeanne gave us a tour of the house, if your into antique glass you will be impressed with the collection. They even own a concrete lawn decor company, you can leave with a statue at a good price if desired. The location is close to Cedar point but NOT too close. Its quiet and peaceful here. We will be back.
4,6 su agosto 10, 2011
The hosts were very knowledgeable about the area and very welcoming. They were also very flexible in accommodating our needs. They made my wife very happy with helping me surprise her with flowers and oatmeal raisin cookies for our anniversary! Lastly, the breakfasts were out of this world! We would definitely recommend this to friends and family in the future.
5 su agosto 09, 2011
We stayed at The Big Oak B & B from July 27th till July 31st, 2011. We had stayed there two times before. Upon our arrival we were greeted very warmly, just like Family. Jeanne and Jim are very special and we hold them very close to our Hearts. We were treated very well, always asking us if we needed anything. We attended the Supermodifed Races right behind their home. Jim waited up till we got in and never said we were late (as one night we were, as the Races kept being delayed) He just asked if we had fun. The Breakfast's were very tasty and Room's clean. Jeanne even had Fruit out for us everyday. We would stay there for sure if we return to Sandusky. Thank you Jeanne & Jim for your great hospitality.
5 su agosto 07, 2011
The hospitality, rooms and antiques were wonderful!
5 su luglio 26, 2011
As comforting as staying at Grandma's, Jeanne & Jim welcome you into their home and warmly provide tips, hints, wonderful breakfast & conversation! We'll visit again!
4,6 su luglio 21, 2011
I'm 11 years old and I came here with my dad. We thought the food was great, and they were very nice and we enjoyed the beautiful rooms, which were very comfortable. I loved Big Oak B&B, I will definitely come again!
4,6 su agosto 20, 2010
Jim & Jeanne are very welcoming and gracious hosts. The rooms are in their house so it could be awkward except that you are immediately made to feel like a member of their family. The next time I travel to Sandusky, my first choice will be to stay with Jim & Jeanne again.
5 su agosto 16, 2010
Enjoyed our visit. Great inn, friendly couple and son!
5 su agosto 11, 2010
The couple running this place is charming, the rooms are comfy, the food is great. Awesome choice.
3,8 su agosto 02, 2010
From the minute we arrived at Big Oak B&B, we felt like we were one of the family. Jeanne and Jim are warm and gracious hosts. Jeanne's breakfast menus are delicious. We loved it.
2,6 su luglio 23, 2010
We enjoyed our stay. Before booking this B&B I did extensive research on the Sandusky area and was very worried about the safety/cleanliness of less costly alternative motels. For the area this B&B is in, I think it is definitely overpriced, but there aren't really great alternatives either. The innkeepers are definitely friendly, but the house is old and our room had trouble cooling and we did see some spiders and other insects which made the stay less desirable than we had hoped. I would say if my friends were heading to Cedar Point this would still be a decent choice, but if I did it again, I would opt to stay further out of town at a nicer place and make the drive.
Risposta del proprietario
As many of our guests will attest, I make every attempt to keep the inn very clean, some actually ask how I do it. I have only had a couple compain of bugs, I found the door slightly ajar to our balcony and even though I stress no smoking allowed, there was a cigarette butt on the balcony table. If a light is left on to go out to the balcony ,yes bugs will come in if door is not closed . As for the inn being very old, yes indeed it is, my first line states thus, my husband and I have gone through our home and fixed it up and put on additions for our families comfort. We have raised our own children plus others totaling 11. They all love their home. Hope others do too!
- Jeanne Ryan (innkeeper)
5 su luglio 23, 2010
From the moment I arrived and Jim greeted me as I was pulling in, my stay was very enjoyable. The breakfast was fantastic. The value can't be beat.
5 su luglio 22, 2010
Wouldn't you like to stay somewhere where you feel like you are one of the family and you are at home? Big Oak is that place.
4,2 su luglio 22, 2010
Jim and Jeanne were exceptional hosts! You could tell they shared a genuine love of people and took great care of us. I would recommend Big Oak to anyone looking for a peaceful down home experience.
4,6 su luglio 21, 2010
Very good value just minutes from Cedar Point (Jim even provided a map of the "back" way to get there - very quick). Breakfasts were delicious. As there are only 3 guest rooms, Jeanne was able to accomodate our schedule and prepare breakfast at our convenience. Room was clean and comfortable. One drawback - if the wind is blowing the wrong way on race nights (Jeanne says this is rare), the race cars can be quite noisy. The wind was blowing the right way our first night and early the 2nd, but then shifted. We were able to drown out most of the noise with the air conditioner and ceiling fan.
4,8 su luglio 15, 2010
It was a wonderful day/night. The were nice and helpful with anything we needed. The room was beautiful, pretty decorated room. House was big and great. Do it all over again.
4,0 su settembre 16, 2009
Incredibly enjoyable stay. The owners immediately made you feel like you were a family member, and not a complete stranger. Rooms were clean and well-kept, and breakfast was delicious.
4,2 su settembre 11, 2009
We stayed at The Big Oak B&B lastyear and are going back to races in Sandusky and did not hesitate to book with Jim & Jeanne again. Everything was great and they are wonderful people. Just like being at home. "a home away from home"
5 su agosto 19, 2009
My husband and I were celebrating our 40th anniversary. Our children had set this up. We were welcomed warmly. Our room was adorable, very clean and comfortable. We were welcomed so warmly
5 su agosto 19, 2009
Excellent! Delightful inn and owners. felt like visiting home. Will stay again.
4,6 su agosto 07, 2009
the warm welcome we received was better than we've ever had! Jim and Jeanne make sure your stay is enjoyable, help you find your way everywhere. we left with new friends in Ohio!
4,8 su agosto 06, 2009
The Big Oak is a great place to stay while in town for Cedar Point.
4,4 su luglio 30, 2009
We immediately felt welcome at The Big Oak. The rooms were appropriatelty priced & accommodations were exactly as anticipated. We had a lovely stay.
4,8 su luglio 30, 2009
Stayed at our first B&B. Innkeepers are very friendly, hospitable. We felt very welcome and they made us feel as if their home was our home. Rooms are very clean. Breakfast was delicious. Truly enjoyed our conversations and our stay at the Big Oak.
4,6 su luglio 20, 2009
There is nothing like the warmth and personal attention you receive at a B&B. A great stay for a great price!
4,6 su luglio 20, 2009
Very comfortable stay in a private room. Owners were very helpful and friendly.
5 su luglio 20, 2009
Big Oak is a delightful and retreat into the past. This lovely old home is filled with heirloom treasures and the hosts are very kind. Ms Jeanne's breakfasts are delicious!
5 su luglio 16, 2009
Jeanne and Jim were delightful and gracious hosts! We so enjoyed our time with them!
5 su luglio 15, 2009
The Big Oak is very comfortable- Jeannie and Jim provided the warmest welcome.
4,6 su luglio 10, 2009
Very quaint and pleasant! Excellent breakfast!
3,8 su giugno 30, 2009
Homey, comfortable with great breakfast. Innkeepers were personable and helpful. Nice place to stay.
4,8 su giugno 15, 2009
I had a great time in this couple's home, and the breakfast was outstanding. I am not a garden person, but thoroughly enjoyed walking in them during my stay. They also helped out with finding us a movie theater and on information taking the boats out on Lake Erie. I would not hesitate to stay there again if I am in the Sandusky area.
5 su giugno 08, 2009
We had a very nice stay. it was good to talk and learn about the family of the innkeepers. Also, knowledgeable about the city and surrounding islands.
3,0 su agosto 21, 2008
A cozy home to lay your head down for a comfortable night's sleep. It is a true "Bed and Breakfast" as the owner's have opened their home to you. For the Professional B&B person, whom enjoys the character and charm of an Inn or B&B where you are not mingled with the owner this would not fit your appetite. For a short stay, a good breakfast and a warm smile you have found your place.
5 su agosto 20, 2008
our stay was outstanding
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Our stay exceeded our expectations
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Great place to stay, they are nice people.
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Felt as if we were right at home !
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Everything was great! thank you!
4,0 su agosto 15, 2008
The Big Oak was a nice place to stay. It was a little hard to find as the sign out front was not very big and partially hidden. It is an older house but the rooms were very clean. The Innkeepers were exceptionally friendly and helpful. the Bed was very soft and for me very comfortable. They also included a bowl of fruit in your room which was very nice. Breakfast was outstanding.
5 su agosto 08, 2008
The stay was outstanding.
5 su agosto 08, 2008
Excellent stay, owners were very accomodating and very friendly. Recommended very strongly.
5 su agosto 08, 2008
The hosts are very personable and their home, garden demonstrates years of loving care.
5 su agosto 04, 2008
Love the garden.
5 su luglio 31, 2008
We were made very welcome and treated like part of a big family. Everything was great!
5 su luglio 31, 2008
We had a lovely time at this B&B. Jeanne and her husband took good care of us. They gave us suggestions of what to do. The breakfasts were delicious! Very hospitable. I felt very much at home and welcome here.
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What can be more delightful than to stay at a charming older home with a family that has a big heart for making people comfortable and welcomed. We greatly enjoyed our one night stay and wished we had time to stay longer.


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Sharp XV-Z30000 Home Theater Projector Review
Once again, we look at another medium-high priced projector with fairly typical brightness specs – over 500 lumens in "best" and over 1000″ lumens at "brightest". That combination works best in a dedicated theater. Few will place this projector in a bright family room when there are projectors roughly twice as bright to choose from that are better suited for non-theater style environments.
Sharp XV-Z30000 Projector Screen Recommendations
This recommendation for the XV-Z30000 screen selection is mostly based on our comments about a similar performing projector, both overall, and in terms of brightness, the Mitsubishi HC7800D.
Having, and using, a projetor with 3D capabilities tends to make screen selection a bit more challenging, of course due to 3D content typically being roughly only 1/4 as bright as 2D. Thus, your interest in 3D (since almost all new over $2K projectors offer 3D), is going to impact your screen choice.
One could very effectively use a dual screen setup with the XV-Z30000 projector: One projector screen for 2D and a much higher gain screen for 3D.
Alternately one could go with just one very high gain screen if you want larger 3D images, or larger 2D for that matter. The usual tradeoff with the really high gain screens, however, is that they offer a limited viewing angle, and you are far more likely to notice differences in brightness as the eye moves from the center (or hot spot) of the screen out to the edges. With standard gain screens from about .8 to 1.5 these types of things are pretty minimal but not so when you go higher. I like the Sharp XV-Z30000 for 3D, quite a bit, as long as one keeps the screen size and the room setup such that you have adequate brightness to really enjoy it.
Perhaps the best one screen solution for the XV-Z30000, would be to just pick out the best screen for your room and 2D viewing. Have your projector mounted so you can zoom the lens smaller (really tricky if you have a high ceiling, of course). Then, when you want to watch 3D, zoom out and reduce the image size to, say 80″ diagonal hand have a reasonably bright image.
My only problem with that, is, nothing cries out for a bigger image – not a smaller one – than 3D. 42″ LCDTV's are so small, they almost make a mockery of 3D, compared to 100″ diagonal!
Finally to clarify, when I'm watching natural content- the outdoors for example, I tend to feel more deprived of necessary brightness, than when watching any of the animated 3D content out there (which as we all know, is getting plentiful, with Disney re-releasing all kinds of classics in 3D. My point is, On the XV-Z30000, on my 1.3 gain screen, at 100″ diagonal, watching Tron, or Monster House, or Dispicable Me, seems reasonably bright. At 100″ diagonal, though I felt a little starved watching the X-Games or National Parks: Grand Canyon in 3D on the same screen.
Bottom line: If you aren't really interested in 3D viewing – you will probably be best served, buying a screen as if this Sharp is 2D only. That will get you the most impressive solution for you 2D viewing. With over 500 lumens calibrated, you should be comfortable with 100 to 120″ screens assuming a 1.3 gain screen and still have a very respectable image in terms of 2D brightness.
In a dedicated theater, with a 2D focus, if you've got good lighting control, Da-lite's Cinemavision or HC Cinemavision, or my own reasonably priced favorite, the Carada Brilliant White. For the rich and famous though, I'd stick with the screen I use, Stewart's Studiotek 130 (you'll find those in most of your non-3D theaters in the US, I'm told). I haven't seen Screen Innovations new 1.4 gain Black Diamond, but that, like the Stewart's Firehawk G3, are best found in rooms with some ambient light issues, as they are so good at rejecting side ambient light.
If you are going smaller screen, and want to lower black levels a bit, alternatives might include Da-lite's HC-Da-Mat, Elite's HC Gray screen surface, and of course, mentioned above, Stewart's Firehawk (my last screen, last house). Screen Innovations offers their Black Diamond .8 gain, which has a great rep (and a big price), which is darker than their 1.4 gain, but lowers blacks along with some great ambient light rejection.
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SAN DIEGO - A police officer shot at - but missed - a robbery suspect who appeared to be reaching for a weapon, but the suspect was later arrested, San Diego police said Saturday.
Anthony Smith, 37, ran away after he was shot at - and threw away a handgun - but police chased and caught him, SDPD homicide Lt. Kevin Rooney said.
The gunfire erupted about 11 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of E Street in the Core-Columbia area, Rooney said.
Fifteen minutes earlier, officers were called to investigate a robbery - involving two suspects - in a parking lot at Seventh Avenue and E Street, Rooney said.
Officers located two people resembling the suspects in the 800 block of Sixth Avenue and took one into custody without incident, Rooney said.
The other suspect ignored officers' commands to stop and crossed the street to a parking lot on E Street, followed by officers, Rooney said.
An officer noticed the butt of a handgun protruding from the waistband of the suspect's pants and saw him reaching inside the waistband, Rooney said.
Fearing the man would start firing, the officer opened fire, Rooney said.
The suspect ran west and threw the gun under a parked vehicle, the lieutenant said. Officers caught up with the suspect on F Street.
Smith was booked into the Central Jail on suspicion of robbery and exhibiting a firearm with a police officer present, a jail clerk said.
Smith remained in custody Saturday in lieu of $30,000 bail and a state parole hold, the clerk said.
The other suspect, Lamar Gross, 18, was booked into Central Jail on suspicion of robbery, the clerk said.
Both men are set for arraignment Wednesday at the San Diego Courthouse.


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Two Fayetteville companies that deceived consumers into buying manufactured homes and land they couldn't afford have been ordered not to close any loans pending a hearing on Monday, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced.
"These companies mislead their customers every step of the way, from the initial sales pitch to the closing," said Cooper. "As a result, home buyers get stuck with mortgage payments they can't afford on overvalued properties."
Cooper filed suit against CMR Properties and Home Town USA of Fayetteville on Thursday for deceptive sales and lending practices related to the sale of land/home packages. Also named in the complaint are managers Christopher P. Wollin, Jason Gonzales and Kendrick Jackson and former sales associate Wendell Lindo. In addition, the complaint names Blaine Stowe, a mortgage broker who arranged financing for CMR and Home Town customers, and Jerry Honeycutt, a former appraiser who conducted inflated appraisals for the companies, as defendants. All defendants are North Carolina residents.
At a hearing late Thursday, Wake County Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens ordered the defendants not to close any loans pending a preliminary injunction hearing set for Monday, August 1, 2005. Cooper is also asking the court to permanently bar the defendants from deceiving consumers, entering into contracts with customers who they know do not qualify for financing, falsifying loan applications, arranging inflated land appraisals, failing to disclose the cost of loans, and any other unfair practices related to the sale of land or manufactured homes in North Carolina. Cooper is seeking cancellation of all CMR and Home Town's contracts, refunds for consumers and civil penalties.
As alleged in the complaint, CMR and Home Town sell land/home packages that include manufactured homes and parcels of land in Cumberland, Moore and Robeson counties. CMR advertise the companies' land/home packages in local newspapers and via the Internet at www.gotohometown.com, soliciting customers with credit problems and people who have just moved to North Carolina and need to find housing quickly.
According to Cooper's complaint, consumers who contacted CMR were asked how much they could afford to pay in monthly rent and then told that they could purchase a land/home package for that amount. CMR told consumers who weren't able to qualify for financing that they could purchase a home through the companies' "Sponsorship Program" by finding a sponsor, usually a friend or older relative. After a year, the companies claimed, the buyer's credit rating would improve and they would be able to refinance the home and drop the sponsor from the mortgage. CMR led buyers and sponsors to believe that they would both be cosigners on the loan. However, the mortgage turned out to be solely in the sponsor's name and not in the buyer's name at all, meaning that the buyer didn't really own the home and wouldn't be able to refinance the loan.
Cooper alleges that CMR also misled customers who purchased land/home packages without using the "Sponsorship Program." At the loan closing, home buyers frequently learned for the first time that their loan costs and monthly payments would be hundreds of dollars higher than CMR had told them. When buyers complained, they were told that they could refinance the home after a year to lower their payments.
However because the companies had appraised the homes at inflated rates, it would be nearly impossible to refinance the loans. In some cases, CMR had allowed buyers to live rent-free in a mobile home while waiting to move into their new home. Many of these consumer felt pressured to follow through with the purchase despite changes in costs because they had nowhere else to move.
Cooper also contends that CMR falsified down payments and information on loan applications without customers' approval in order to secure loans.
A total of 10 consumers complained to Cooper's office about Home Town and CMR's practices. Other consumers who wish to file a complaint can contact the North Carolina Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.


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At Mix2010 this week, we announced Windows Phone 7 platform and tools. I love trying new stuff, so I'll share my 'getting started' with you now.
First, you'll need to download the developer tools. You'll need the most current beta of Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone to get going.
The easiest way to do this is to grab Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone (here). For your information, my development laptop is a x64 machine and the tools seem to be working just fine on this configuration. This download includes the following components:
- Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone CTP
- Windows Phone Emulator CTP
- Silverlight for Windows Phone CTP
- XNA 4.0 Game Studio CTP
Next stop is the new Windows Phone 7 developer center on MSDN Channel 9 to grab the "Windows Phone 7 Series Developer Training Kit" (here). Inside, you'll find the units shown below - 'Getting Started', 'Silverlight for Windows Phone', and 'XNA Framework 4.0 for Windows Phone'. Each unit has multiple lessons inside of it.
In reading the first unit ("Hello Windows Phone"), I see that I also need to download 'Expression Blend 4' (here) AND the 'Expression Blend 4 for Windows Phone Preview' (here).
And also the Microsoft Expression Blend Software Development Kit (SDK) Preview for Windows Phone (here). Below is a screenshot of the included Windows Phone 7 project types in Expression Blend 4.
Now that everything is installed, I am ready to get started with the 'Hello Phone' sample. Step One is to install the snippets that are part of the lab files. Just double-click the 'HelloPhone.vsi' file in the …\labs\setup folder. This is shown below. After installing the code snippets, I am ready to start coding up Lab 1 in the developer toolkit.
So, here we go…as I crack open the 'Hello Phone' sample in VS2010, I am happy to see the XAML interface (shown below) on the MainPage.xaml of the sample. I am also interested to see the list of included Silverlight controls in the Textbox, such as the 'Media Element' and 'Web Browser' and many more.
Of course if you wanted to code from scratch, you could certainly do that. To do so, you'd select one of the possible (included) Windows Phone templates. The screenshot below shows these options. They are 'Windows Phone Landscape Page', 'Windows Phone Portrait Page', or 'Windows Phone User Control'.
As I continue to work on my application I am making good use of the Windows Phone 7 emulator. I show a screenshot below of this emulator running the first sample ('Hello Phone') application in Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone.
Of course one of the biggest announcements at Mix10 was the Silverlight 4 support for Windows Phone 7. Silverlight features supported are listed below.
· Hardware-accelerated video with multicodec digital rights management (DRM) and Internet Information Services Smooth Streaming support
· Vector and bitmap graphics with perspective 3-D
· Multi-touch support with Accelerometer, an intuitive control that responds to motion
· Deep Zoom support for rich reading experiences
· Camera and microphone support
· Notification Service for pushing information to the phone, regardless of whether or not an application is running
· Integration with the core Windows Phone 7 Series experience features such as hubs
After I am done playing around with the sample (or actually writing an application), then I can distribute my new phone application via the new Windows Phone 7 developer website (here).
Happy Programming!


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China Star's Lost In Time, starring Cecilia Cheung and Louis Koo, opened at the top of the Hong Kong box office chart grossing $941,553 and a strong screen average of $22,965. The romantic drama, about a woman coming to terms with her husband's death, is directed by Derek Yee whose credits include award-winning dramas such as Viva Erotica and C'est La Vie Mon Cheri.
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Curriculum Vitae
Siméon Saxe-Coburg Gotha
Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria
Born on 16 June 1937 in Sofia
Son of King Boris III and Queen Joanna (of the Italian royal family)
28 August 1943
Acceded to the Bulgarian throne as Siméon II.
Bulgaria ruled by his regents.
September 1946
Forced to leave the country following a referendum. The royal family settled in Alexandria, Egypt
July 1951
The Spanish government granted the Bulgarian royal family political asylum.
Enrolled at the Victoria-Collège in Alexandria
Completed his secondary studies at the Lycée français in Madrid, then went on to study law and political science in Madrid.
Admitted to Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania; completed his training with the rank of lieutenant.
Public and professional acitivities
Worked on behalf of Bulgarian emigrants worldwide and on behalf of Bulgaria, helping a large number of his fellow countrymen. Has broad international contacts with the business community and has been involved in a wide variety of consultation activities, requiring frequent travel. Takes part in the work of various boards of directors and international organisations.
May 1996
Returned to Bulgaria after almost 50 years in exile, after which he regularly visited Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian Constitutional Court ruled that his family's properties should be restored to the family.
Fluent English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Good command of Arabic and Portuguese
Very enthusiastic reader, especially of history books
Hill-walking and cross-country skiing.
Since 1962
Maried to Doña Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela
He has four sons and a daughter


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Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes his feature-length directorial debut in this comedy drama in which he also stars alongside Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore.
Attractive ladies' man Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt) is nicknamed Don Jon by his friends due to his continual womanising.
When his obsession with pornography causes him to seek out a more satisfying sex life, he finds himself on a journey of discovery and begins to realise the meaning of love through two very different women, Barbara (Johansson) and Esther (Moore).
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- Catalogue number: 1000437660
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- Release date: 24/03/2014
- Genre: Comedy
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From Last to First: Dixon Wins Again at Mid-Ohio
Posted by: ASkyler on Aug 05, 2014 - 07:16 AM
From Last to First: Dixon Wins Again at Mid-Ohio
Scott Dixon tied Al Unser Jr. for sixth on the all-time Indy car win list with a dramatic last-to-first Verizon IndyCar Series win Sunday in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. The win was the 34th of Dixon's career and his fifth win at the Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course in his last eight starts on the 2.258-mile, 13-turn road course.
Dixon's win from the 22nd starting position is the second-most positions gained by an Indy car race winner on a road/street course. Max Papis won at Laguna Seca in 2001 from the 25th starting position.
"Truthfully, I didn't think it was possible," said Dixon, who has won in 10 consecutive seasons. "Great pit stops by everybody on Team Target and the strategy was spot on once we got that (Lap 37) yellow. Long, hard-fought day but huge thanks to Chevy and obviously we got fantastic fuel mileage there, too."
Verizon P1 Award winner Sebastien Bourdais finished second, hitting the finish line 5.3864 seconds behind the race winner.
"That was tough," Bourdais said. "Hats off to Dixie (Scott Dixon) and the (Chip) Ganassi guys. We didn't have anything for them. They were clearly the class of the field and deserve it. It is a one-two for Chevy so I couldn't be any happier with the Mistic boys. We will keep rolling."
Dixon gave Chip Ganassi Racing its first victory of the season and is the 10th different driver representing seven teams to win this season.
"We had a couple close calls in Iowa (fourth place) and Pocono (fifth place) and finally came through," team owner Chip Ganassi said.
Hinchcliffe finished a season-high third in the No. 27 United Fiber & Data car and Andretti Autosport teammate Carlos Munoz placed fourth. Graham Rahal of New Albany, Ohio, earned his second top-five finish on a road/street course this season in the No. 15 National Guard Rahal Letterman Racing car.
"That start was pretty crazy," Hinchcliffe said. "Going down into Turn 4 there, it was like the seas parted in front of me. I felt bad for the guys that got involved in that wreck, but it allowed us to get up there a little bit. The car was really fast, we were running off some really good lap times there. We got caught behind a couple of guys, and at some point we might have been able to pick one more spot up. I'm really proud of the United Fiber & Data guys."
Will Power finished sixth to wrestle the Verizon IndyCar Series championship points lead from Team Penske teammate Helio Castroneves. The door opened for Power before the green flag as Castroneves' No. 3 Hitachi car pulled into its pit box with what was diagnosed as a stuck throttle. Castroneves joined the race four laps down and finished 19th.
Castroneves, who entered Round 15 ahead of Power by 13 points, heads to the ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest on Aug. 17 four points back (548-544).
"At first, I thought the throttle issue was a quick fix because as soon as they started the car for 'gentlemen, start your engines' I knew there was something wrong," Castroneves said. "Then, during the parade laps, I noticed that it was stuck. That could be a big problem and cause a big crash. When we came back down pit road we figured out it was a bigger problem. There was just a bit of a mistake in our fuel mapping. It was a tough race, knowing that I was on a lap by myself the entire time. We will just to rebound from this. We might have been knocked down but we will get back up. On to Milwaukee."
Ryan Hunter-Reay, who looked to gain on the Team Penske duo with a strong result after starting fifth, also experienced misfortune when the No. 28 DHL Andretti Autosport car spun exiting Turn 11 on Lap 37 to bring out the second full-course caution. He finished 10th and holds down third in the standings by one point over Simon Pagenaud (485-484).
"It was one of those days we really needed to capitalize," said Hunter-Reay, who has a series-high three wins this season. "We had to come through for a (pit lane speed) penalty and that put us back in the field. I had a spin. We recovered from that to put the DHL car in 10th, narrowed the points margin to the points leader but not enough. We'll have to get pretty creative here the rest of the year."
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Annelise sez, "This is an episode of MakerBot TV which is all about making DIY Robots with MakerBots!"
The MakerBot design team is building a Robot Petting Zoo to bring to this year's Maker Faire. In this video you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they conceptualized, designed and created these amazing DIY robots!
MakerBot TV S02E11 - MakerBot A Robot! (Thanks, Annelise!)


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Subject: Zoning
Notice Title: Public Notice-City Council
Notice Type: Notice, Hearing
Event Start Date & Time: July 16, 2013 06:00 PM
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Saratoga Springs Planning Commission and City Council will conduct public hearings on a proposed amendment to the City of Saratoga Springs Zoning Map for property located at approximately 220 West 400 North in Saratoga Springs, Utah. The Planning Commission hearing will be conducted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The City Council hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Saratoga Springs City offices located at 1307 North Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, Utah. The property is proposed to be changed from the A, Agriculture to PSBL, Public School Bus Lot Zone on the Saratoga Springs Zoning Map. Questions regarding these proposed revisions may be directed to the City of Saratoga Springs, telephone 766-9793. Copies of this proposed application are available for public inspection at the City Office (1307 North Commerce Drive, Suite 200, Saratoga Springs, Utah) Monday-Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Google's one-day sale of Google Glass seems to have been a success with all units sold out, a blog post by the search giant suggests.
"All spots in the Explorer Program have been claimed for now, but if you missed it this time, don't worry," the Google Glass team wrote on its blog on Wednesday. "We'll be trying new ways to expand the Explorer program in the future."
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Google did not respond to a request for more information, but an earlier post about the one-day sale spoke of brisk sales of the $1,500 Internet-enabled headset. "We've sold out of Cotton (white), so things are moving really fast," the team wrote.
Aside from the white version, Glass was being offered in shades marketed as Charcoal, Tangerine, Shale (grey) and Sky (blue). Buyers had the choice of their favorite shade or frame.
Google announced the one-day sale available to all U.S. residents over 18 last week, adding it wasn't ready to bring the gizmo to other countries. Shoppers who missed it have to sign up for updates at the Glass website.
Only a few thousand early adopters and developers had Glass before the one-day sale, which coincided with a major software update for the heads-up display that put video calling on hold.
An official launch of Google Glass may happen later this year.