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BEREA, Ohio -- For the first 11 seasons of his career, Trent Dilfer, like a lot of NFL players, never wore knee pads and thigh pads. In his 12th training camp, however, the Cleveland Browns quarterback checks every day now to make sure the pads are in his football pants before he goes out to the practice field.
"Let me tell you something," said Dilfer, who was one of several veterans acquired by general manager Phil Savage, because of what he'll bring to the team on the field as well as in the locker room. "If that man tells me to throw the ball into Row 17 of the stadium, you know where the ball is going? Right between Row 16 and Row 18, that's where. I'm not about to question him. I mean, the guy has five Super Bowl rings. Five of them. That's good enough for me."
And good enough, it seems, for even the most senior players on a dramatically revamped Browns roster. It is an assemblage cobbled together by equal parts offseason addition and subtraction, with Savage employing every acquisition technique available to him. There is not yet a lot of commonality to a roster that could qualify for Extreme Makeover: NFL Edition. One element that every player appears to have here, though, is an unwavering respect for their new head coach.
At least in terms of getting his club's rapt attention, and commanding instant "street cred," Crennel is an overnight success a quarter-century in the making. The kind of Super Bowl bling he owns -- he brought his three championship rings from New England to show his players after recently collecting the jewelry from last year's victory -- clearly makes a powerful impression. But the rings do not totally define Crennel.
He is even-handed, knowledgeable, detail-oriented and, key to any successful coach, Crennel is consistent. No one gets a free pass, there are no favorites, and the players have quickly discerned those things.
"Men want to be treated like men," Crennel said. "And that's how we approach it."
Those qualities, make no mistake, cannot be underestimated. Particularly given the daunting task that Crennel assumed when he accepted his first-ever head-coach position.
Were one to invoke Shakespeare and ask, "Wherefore art thou, Romeo?" the Browns coach would likely respond by suggesting he is in the best place of his long career, finally and deservedly leading an NFL program.
In truth, Crennel finds himself leading a franchise that arguably possesses the shoddiest talent of any with which he has ever worked. And in a city which contains loyal and throaty fans, many of them old enough to recall the glory days of one of the NFL's most historic franchises, don't really want to hear that the Browns are starting over again, with a fourth head coach (counting interim boss Terry Robiskie for the final five games of 2004) in just the seventh season of their reincarnation.
An NFL head coach must command the respect of his players with some component of his nature that compels guys to want to throw themselves on the grenade for him. Confronted by such a monumental task, Crennel might need that even more than some of his peers around the league, it seems.
Granted, camp is barely a week old, and the Browns and Crennel haven't suffered their first defeat yet. The players haven't grown weary or wary of their rookie coach or his assistants. This is a team that won just four games in 2004, and increasing that victory total by even a couple of games will be difficult. Any assessment of how Crennel has been accepted, therefore, must be tempered by those realities.
It certainly seems, though, that the Browns players are in lockstep behind their coach.
"He is The Man," acknowledged ninth-year defender Kenard Lang, who is being asked to switch to outside linebacker in the 3-4 that Crennel has installed, after having played his entire career at end. "I remember thinking, after the first time I met with him and he told me what the plans were, 'He's got it.' Look, you're always skeptical of a new coach, no doubt about it. But everyone, at least all the veteran guys, knew about him. They knew that he had more than paid his dues. And there is just something about him that, kind of like your dad, when he talks, you listen. Even if he doesn't use a lot of words."
Indeed, Crennel is neither prolific nor often eloquent, but is still effective with the few syllables he chooses. He acknowledged between practice sessions Monday that he isn't going to talk just for the sake of talking. Said Crennel: "I think, sometimes, the less said, the better, if you know what I mean." Translation: Sometimes, fewer words carry more gravity with players.
When he called his team to the middle of the field after Monday's morning session, for instance, Crennel offered a pithy but pointed analysis that consumed maybe all of 20 seconds, but certainly delivered a clear message to his team.
"I think all he said," said cornerback Gary Baxter, "was something like, 'Well, men, the offense was pretty good, the defense wasn't.' That was pretty much it. But that's how he is, really. One of his strengths is that he cuts through all the [garbage] and gets right to the point. When he looks you in the eye, whatever is coming out of his mouth at the time, you can take it to the bank. You feel like you can believe and believe in the man."
Since he is one of the newbies on the roster, Baxter might not fully appreciate what that means to the veterans who have been here a while and played under Butch Davis. The former Cleveland coach had developed a reputation for lacking accuracy. Davis became, in these parts, the pro of con. But he also became so transparent in his dealings with players, he lost their trust, he lost face, and ultimately, he lost his job.
At first blush, at least, Crennel is certainly the anti-Butch.
There is, indeed, almost a grandfatherly mien to Crennel, a manner in which this bear of a man carries himself that evokes trust. He is 58, and believed to be the oldest rookie coach in modern league history. And Crennel has had plenty of time to prepare for this job, an opportunity that was far too long in coming to him, given his NFL resume.
If it's possible to elevate a franchise without raising one's voice very often, Crennel will eventually succeed, because his tone is a borderline whisper and his tenor almost matter-of-fact. There are people who elicit focus by forcing their audience, because of the economy of their words and the low-key manner in which they are spoken.
Crennel is one of those people.
"He can calm the waters," acknowledged Savage. "And, around here lately, the seas have been pretty rough. But he has been unflappable, that's for sure. And he's a straight-talker. When he says something, it is what it is, and I think players relate well to that and really appreciate it. They really take what he says to heart."
And they make sure, every day now, they've got on their thigh pads and knee pads.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here.


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Location was great, very clean No pool is only negative
Nice view and good customer service Room was not thoroughly cleaned; magazines on floor behind desk and bathroom shower/tub was not clean. While showering, was very discussed to find hairs on the shower walls etc of previous occupants. Called housekeeping and they did come to clean bathroom.
Double beds in hotel rooms is an outdated approach imo. Might as well have 2 queens.
Parking garage was a bit of a pain. Everything else was great.
When the hotel is packed.. the elevators break down.. searching for alternative route to the 16th! Floor.. Got stuck in the elevator with 7 others.. for about 10 min.. 1 vending machine in lobby only!?!
Loved everything about the Hyatt we didn't have to leave the hotel if we didn't want to everything was already there St. Louis the city as a whole was a disappointment everything was under construction and closed
Staff we awesome fitness center and restaurants awesome location is great room very plain and not impressed for the money Cost of room for what we got horrible view and room not very luxury seen better rooms at smaller hotels for almost half the price
Nice view and good customer service Room was not thoroughly cleaned; magazines on floor behind desk and bathroom shower/tub was not clean. While showering, was very discussed to find hairs on the shower walls etc of previous occupants. Called housekeeping and they did come to clean bathroom.
Location was great, very clean No pool is only negative
The location There was not a pool. We wish it was in the description as we planned our whole afternoon around swimming.
When I pay as much for a hotel room as I did at this place, I expect parking to be included, or at the very least for it to be reasonably priced. Instead, this hotel expects you to pay $26 a night for parking!! That is a rip off for a midsized Midwestern city. We ended up parking a block away in public parking and walking back to the hotel. The fact that they charge $26 a night for parking!!!!!
Very clean, nice room, nice views They failed to mention anything about breakfast at check-in and when I inquired they said I didn't add it on. In the morning we got an early wake up call we didn't ask for and never got back to sleep because the hallways were so loud. It seems the doors there automatically slam every time someone leaves and people talking in the halls can be heard perfectly. Nothing was done to try to resolve these issues when I brought them up.
The room was clean and the location was excellent. The bedding was inadequate and there was no comforter. The hotel staff couldn't figure out how to send one up to the room and lied about giving a discount for poor service.
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Location was great The water pressure was horrible in the shower, and our bed was not comfortable at all
Location only good thing Parking not included and rooms smelled weird and some of staff were very rude! Not worth the price we paid!
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Great view of the stadium! Breakfast buffet was delicious! East tower elevators had long wait time.
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Location was great The water pressure was horrible in the shower, and our bed was not comfortable at all
Elevators are horrible in the east tower 1 is only used for the bar on the roof..it took us 20 minutes to get an elevator from our room on the 9th floor to the lobby because the elevators available to guests staying at the hotelweree full everytime
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Location to downtown sites. Spacious room - very clean. COOL FEATURE - for $5 Westin will supply you with workout shirt, shorts, shoes (if you forgot them or just don't want some stinkiness in your bag for the trip home). Restaurant staff was very friendly and had. O problem getting hot water for me for the provided in-room tea bags. Food options were pricey - especially in-room. No hot tub (was really hoping for this esp after long days during biz trip and when cold out). Fitness Center has nice footprint and facilities but could be better equipped (more weight options - less cardio machines). They tried charging me for parking ($20) even though I arrived via Uber & told them I had no need for their parking services when I checked in the night before.
We stay at this hotel a few times a year. It's clean. The rooms are huge. And the beds are comfortable. We will almost certainly stay here again. The cleaning staff was very aggressive in there multiple attempts to enter the room while we slept in till about 10. And then while we were showing and getting ready to leave. Needless to say it was uncomfortable and frustrating. There was also construction at the entrance of the hotel this time during our stay. The room was loud. And the street and sidewalks were a mess.
Was suppose to check in after 3 didn't get 1 room till 5:30 and didn't get the other 2 rooms until 8:30 at night. Some of our group had to change clothes in the hotels public restroom. Front desk staff was not very helpful probably will not stay there again.
The Valet Staff was amazing. Polite, friendly and welcoming. Excellent first and last impression. Very Clean hotel The location of this property is ideal. We could walk to everything except the zoo and the brewery. Laclede's Landing was less than a 20 minutes walk. We went for a run in the city one morning that was gorgeous with the arch and sunrise as a backdrop and through some smaller parks on market street. We drove down from Indiana. It was a 5 + hour drive. Not horrible but long enough. When we got there we had to wait 30 minutes for our room to be ready. It was 5 pm. WELL after the check in time. That was aggravating. We were supposed to have a tub in our room and we ended up in the handicap room, so not tub and the shower was set up for movement challenged individuals. Great that they are accessible for people that need it but we would have preferred the room we booked. The sink in the bathroom leaked and the soap shelf in the shower was pulling away from the wall.
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Nicely appointed rooms and great location to Busch Stadium. There are too many extras that the customer has to pay for. The Internet was $12.00 per day and the cost for drinks and food in the hotels restaurant were not a good value at all. We found ourselves going to the Hilton, just a block away, for these amenities.
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there was a lot of hidden taxes and parking is $20 a night. Also you have to pay $13 a day for wifi. I would expect these fees to be included in the price, kind of disappointed but not a big deal. Just kind of annoying
Bed was comfortable. Big rooms and nice rain shower. Nearby bridge construction makes it difficult to access. Said bar was closed when there were still people in it. Took forever to check out - one agent to handle phones and checkout. Then I needed change for a valet tip so skipped the front desk and asked the restaurant - took over 5 minutes to finally get my change. Staff all friendly and tried to be helpful but the actual result was frustrating.
Hotel has been renovated within the past year or so. I had a Junior suite which was very nice. The staff for breakfast In the concierge lounge were very attentive and very nice (Pam and Ruth). Cher was very helpful at the front desk.
Beds were comfortable. Convienent. Our room had a very poor layout. Antiquated TV that was 20 ft from the bed. Bathroom set up is very poor. The bathroom was huge but just wasted space. A pedestal sink with a narrow glass shelf above, left very little room for your toiletries. My tioletry bag wouldn't even sit on it. Service in the bar was also very poor, especially for the price of a cocktail.
Rooms are very nice. Beds are great !!! Slept like a baby. Parking, not great
Fast check in, nice clean room, great view, Starbucks, close to lots of restaurants All the Cubs fans staying for the weekend. Go cards!!!
Big room and bathroom
They were very pet friendly. I had my dog with and had no issues. Flat rate 15$ a day. Beds were hard
within walking distance to numerous tourist spots downtown fairly decent free breakfast "river scene" with statues on the lobby . . gave the whole lobby the smell of chlorine; ridiculous check-in situation: VERY limited parking in front of the hotel, so you have to wait for someone to pull out before you can pull in, then go check in and THEN they give you a voucher for the parking garage that is across the street; there are 4 elevators in this hotel; but our room was only accessed by one elevator . . . with no option of taking the stairs instead.
They were very pet friendly. I had my dog with and had no issues. Flat rate 15$ a day. Beds were hard
The staff was very friendly and efficient, delicious breakfast, beautiful hotel!
Comfortable, quiet, and great location with a generous breakfast, evening 'recepti
Location, comfort, amenities, friendly staff Nothing
530 kickback. Nothing.
Complimentary breakfast and evening happy hour. Strong chlorine odor around the pool.
We loved the happy hour with free drinks and snacks. The hotel and rooms were extremely clean and beautiful. This is a great location for tourists because it's literally right next to the arch, and a very short walk to anything else in the city.
Provided breakfast and dinner with happy hour
The happy hour with drinks and snacks was fabulous and helped to ease the expenditure for food! Pool was less than inviting.
I love this place. I stay here whenever visiting St Louis. Close proximity to several points of interest. Excellent breakfast and kickback.
within walking distance to numerous tourist spots downtown fairly decent free breakfast "river scene" with statues on the lobby . . gave the whole lobby the smell of chlorine; ridiculous check-in situation: VERY limited parking in front of the hotel, so you have to wait for someone to pull out before you can pull in, then go check in and THEN they give you a voucher for the parking garage that is across the street; there are 4 elevators in this hotel; but our room was only accessed by one elevator . . . with no option of taking the stairs instead.
Access to a pool and hot tub. At least they could let you use the pool at neighboring properties owned by the same company Great suites
All staff was rude except the valet
Clean, the happy hour, milk and cookies, friendly staff 1 forty pillow
The good -The hotel lobby and exterior are beautiful, the decor in the rooms are nice -The beds, pillows and linens were the most comfortable I've ever experienced -The location is perfect, close to entertainment, restaurants and nightlife The bad -There's no fridge or microwave. If you're like me you might think, "no big deal." If you stay more than one night, it's a big frickin deal. You can't even have a cold drink of water without going to the 8th floor for ice. Forget the left overs from dinner you might want to bring back. Or the bottle of wine you'd like to chill. Or anything else that may need to be cold. It's a huge inconvenience that no milk and cookies or free wine can make up for. I can not for the life of me understand why they didn't install a fridge. -The breakfast is the worst. Plan on eating breakfast out. The options are extremely limited. Toast, bagels, cereal, muffins, and a few fruits. If I was staying one night, I wouldn't hesitate to choose this hotel. The problem is, I never stay one night anywhere. The no fridge thing is the tipping point for me. There's nothing else that differentiates this hotel from the major chains than the lack of a couple of basic amenities/services, a fridge, a microwave and a good breakfast.
The property is beautiful, the staff was exceptionally courteous and attentive, and the room was very comfortable and relaxing with an interesting layout. The only thing I could call a negative was the view out our windows of the HVAC units.
All staff was rude except the valet
Access to a pool and hot tub. At least they could let you use the pool at neighboring properties owned by the same company Great suites
Stunning hotel, extremely nice staff. I normally don't spend this amount on hotels but it was nice to treat myself. I hope I get to go back again! So cute to have cookie time even though I wasn't able to make it, same with the happy hour. I didn't like to 30$ in state fees and taxes .... And that the free breakfast didn't include eggs, ect.
The bed was so comfortable, the staff was courteous and helpful, everything was very clean and the building was absolutely beautiful! It is located right so close to everything downtown we just walked everywhere! The bedroom was a little bit small, there was only about 2 ft, maybe less, between the end of the bed and the wall. However, it is an old building so that's to be expected. We had a not so beautiful view of the A/C units but for the price, I can't complain.
Very clean No free breakfast
Friendly and helpful staff
Surprisingly reasonable price for a very upscale experience noisy hallways, after I asked to be in a quiet location away from the elevator - that didn't happen.
The rooms were great and the staff were extremely nice.. Had a great time!
The staff was incredibly nice!!! I can not thank them enough for their kindness & help! Room was very clean n nice. Felt secured with the elevator being one that u have to put ur key in to open to any floor! Didn't realize the self parking was so overly priced! P
For the price you pay for a room you should be able to get free wifi, but you don't.
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location. Staff was good too. The rooms were clean and very updated. Shower pressure was great. Rooms had high ceilings. You have a 20/day self parking fee. For the money do ballet for only 10 more
Room was comfortable relative to other business hotels and comparable to any Hilton I have stayed at. Location was described as being within walking distance of public transportation, which is not accurate. Room service order was delivered with missing items, and I was charged for them. Despite apologies from the front desk personnel and a promise that additional charges would be removed for undelivered items, nothing was changed. I asked again at checkout, but when I got the bill on my bank card it was the same. Prices for room service were typically outrageous so that just added to the issue.
At least breakfast was Alright. Overpriced rooms.
The location is good if you need to be near the conference center. The room was very small. Our view was a brick building. We didn't have enough towels. The front desk staff was indifferent about our requests. Parking is pricey. The restaurant was awful.
Very clean No free breakfast
While the hotel is clean and beautiful, what really stood out to us was how incredibly friendly and accomidating the staff was. We've never experienced such genuine hospitality before. This will definitely be our "go-to" hotel when we're in St. Louis. Zero complaints. Everything was completely up to par. Proce was fair. We could not find fault.
Did not get a receipt for my stay. Can you email to me?
worth what we paid. Bed was comfortable. Shower pressure was really good mini refrigerator was froze over. we had 2 small conditioners and not a shampoo and conditioner.
The location is good. It has promise. It's across the street from the train station, under construction, and close to the Cardinals and Blues arenas. I didn't like the popcorn in the couch cushions, the pizza left the counter, and the wad of hair floating in the pool. Cleanliness is a real issue. I would overlook the worn facilities if the place was clean.
The staff were all very friendly, if not terribly helpful. Room was *filthy*. Walls were dirty, carpet was horrifying, and the bedspreads were filthy. They didn't even cover the bedspreads with fresh sheets. Sofa and chairs were so gross we were didn't want to sit on them. We were surprised to find out at the last minute that there was: -no microwave (They offered to bring us a microwave for a fee of $20/day. What?!) -no complimentary parking (We chose a hotel downtown in part to save on parking!!) -no complimentary breakfast So the value of a "discounted" room went out the window.
The pillows were nice. The front desk staff was pleasant The carpets were dirty, the furniture was old, and the hotel needs a thorough cleaning and updating. The tub bottom was dirty, as well
The staff was helpful and friendly. We were close to downtown and the room was very clean and was a very spacious room. The hotel was quiet and overall was a very positive experience. There wasn't too many food options right near the hotel, we ended up taking a taxi to the downtown area for most of our trip.
worth what we paid. Bed was comfortable. Shower pressure was really good mini refrigerator was froze over. we had 2 small conditioners and not a shampoo and conditioner.
Check in and out was smooth, room was comfortable, on site parking, good proximity to Busch Stadium and Scottrade Center. Wi-fi wasn't free, TV wasn't easily seen from the far side of the bed. Needed better parking signage from the street.
Good security for the better part. The room was dirty. I found food on the floor. Staff at front desk was fair. A woman followed me into the bathroom that I had to unlock. Strange certainly not a guest. Do not know how she got into the hotel.
Hospitality awesome
The employees were very nice and helpful. Hotel bed was dirty, found lipstick stain as well as hairs that didn't belong to us.
When our room was late they comped us on food items in the restaurant.
Everything was very good except checkout. I had to wait in line for 30 minutes before two customers in the only two lines were helped and the line began to move. I had no issues to resolve, there should have been someone else that was called up to help or an express line for people checking out.
Room was spacious. On site restaurant and bar a benefit. Cabs readily available.
The location is good. It has promise. It's across the street from the train station, under construction, and close to the Cardinals and Blues arenas. I didn't like the popcorn in the couch cushions, the pizza left the counter, and the wad of hair floating in the pool. Cleanliness is a real issue. I would overlook the worn facilities if the place was clean.
Staff was always very friendly and helpful. They even let me leave my car at the hotel while I went to the Cardinals game even though I had already checked out!
Breakfast was good and staff was friendly and helpful Rooms are dirty and furniture is old / beat up. They forgot to wash the sheets in my first room, however they did give me a different room. The bed in the second room had stains on the comforter and one pillow. Bathroom was clean but very small. No fridge in the room. Telephone didn't work when calling the front desk. Looks like repairs were done with a hot glue gun.
Location The facilities were very worn down. Walls are super thin, so you will hear everything. Not worth the money at all.
There was not enough parking for guest, we had to pay an extra $20 at another location to park...good thing we only stayed one night. The air and fridge in the room didn't work. The attendant was not compassionate at all and seemed to be no help. The room seemed dirty and old. The shower took awhile to get to work because the handle was stuck. The shower curtain rings were rusted The hair dryer was disgusting and half worked. The restaurant/bar in the pictures wasn't even open when we were there. I will never be back.
Rooms were clean. Location was in a great spot downtown, Parking is not free. Even though they advertised online as free parking, it isn't. Staff wasn't equipped to handle problems, we watched a man ahead of us not find his room ready for him and the single person working wasn't able to help him. We were told we couldn't park there even though Kayak listed the hotel as "free parking". Upon check in, the sole person at the desk told us we couldn't park at the hotel and needed to park somewhere else. We went for dinner, returned and found 3 empty spaces. We parked in one. The following morning we had a note on the car letting us know our license plate had been recorded and to not park there again. Not to worry. We won't be using this hotel again. It's too bad, it's in a great location.
Clean and quiet. Great location. Breakfast could be much fresher with better variety at that price.
I loved the hotel as a whole, very vintage with a good feel, and the name fits well in my opinion. I feel if you come to St. Louis often, then you must stay at the Majestic at least once. What I'm about to say you can take to the bank because I run a family AC & Refrigeration business in the south! The lobby AC was out all weekend (Friday to Sunday), also we had our room set at 60° and trust me it was not 60°. Could also tell that our room AC has had problems such as water leaks (due to water damage around the return grille and unit access hatch. Filter and return grille was dirty, overall the AC would run better if the units had the proper maintenance on a regular schedule.
Building was beautiful, and was within walking distance of many nice restaurants and to the Peabody opera House (Avett Brothers). Be prepared for paying $26 for valet or feeding the meter on off street parking. Room was very small, beware they will charge you $10 for using their WIFI, bed was horribly uncomfortable, pillows were just as bad, and there was no hot water in our room. We will NEVER stay at this hotel again. If you have to stay here bring a good mattress pad and your own pillows and be prepared to take a cold shower.
We stayed here 4 years ago after our wedding reception when it was the Omni. We were sad that it felt so different t. The room smelled like cigarettes. The staff was nice, but lacked the professionalism the Omni had. An elevator was broken. The restaurant looked closed on a Saturday night. For $200 a night we expect more.
Breakfast was good and staff was friendly and helpful Rooms are dirty and furniture is old / beat up. They forgot to wash the sheets in my first room, however they did give me a different room. The bed in the second room had stains on the comforter and one pillow. Bathroom was clean but very small. No fridge in the room. Telephone didn't work when calling the front desk. Looks like repairs were done with a hot glue gun.
Staff was always very friendly and helpful. They even let me leave my car at the hotel while I went to the Cardinals game even though I had already checked out!
Great location to MetroLink & tourist spots Did not honor reservation; reserved king bed; could not make first night; called hotel to inform of delay; gave king bed to other guests Requested wake-up call and taxi for morning of departure; neither fulfilled
Very spacious suite. Excellent breakfast buffet. Great food at attached restaurant , Robust. Friendly helpful staff. Overall one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Will definitely stay here again.
This place was fantastic. Everything from the room layout, to happy hour, to facilities provided. Nice, welcoming staff and very clean room. Parking. No options for parking but I get it...it is downtown STL and options are limited. Just pricey to valet your car.


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This hotel offers the convenience and comfort clients need. It has 4 floors, 231 suites, a meeting room, and a total of 700 square feet of meeting space. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, other facilities available to guests at this air-conditioned conference hotel include a safe, breakfast room and Internet access in public areas.
Located in the heart of the Warehouse/Arts District, this hotel provides great service and offers many amenities. It is conveniently situated near the French Quarter, Harrah's Casino and the National D-Day Museum.
The hotel's spacious New Orleans suites feature full kitchens with refrigerators, ranges and microwaves, luxury hotel bedding with piles of pillows and separate work areas, as well as crisp linens, thicker mattresses, custom comforters and fluffier pillows. In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower and hairdryer, other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, Internet access and tea and coffee making facilities. An iron and ironing board and centrally regulated air conditioning and heating units also come as standard in all accommodation.
There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub. Those looking to stay in shape can enjoy a workout at the gym. Fans of the fairway can head to the nearest golf course, which is about a 5-minute drive from the establishment.
A buffet breakfast is served each morning.
The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA payments.
Driving directions: Take Airport Exit and go 0.1 miles. Turn left on US-61 and go 9 miles. Bear right to take I-10 East towards Westbank (US-90-BUS) - go 1.4 miles. I10 East becomes US-90-BUS West - continue for 1.4 miles. Take Carondelet St. exit towards St Charles Ave - continue for 0.2 miles. Turn Left on Carondelet St - go 0.2 miles. Turn right on St Joseph St - drive on 0.4 miles. Arrive at 345 St Joseph St.
Safe deposit boxes are available at the front desk.
Room Facilities:
Direct dial telephone
Satellite cable TV
Internet access
Tea Coffee
Iron and board
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The Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in cooperation with Heineken, organises an E-commerce Sharing Event in Shanghai. Please note that we restricted this meeting to international consumer goods companies who (want to) sell their products via e-commerce in China.
This seminar will provide the opportunity to discuss e-commerce in China, learn from e- commerce experiences from other companies and reflect on your own e-commerce strategy. There will be ample time for networking, in combination with a Heineken beer.


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Leanne Shapton discusses Swimming Studies with Rachel Hurn over at the LA Review of Books (one of my most favorite literary destinations). Here she describes the origin of her book and her decision to combine words and images... just so:
This book started with a lot of text. I knew I didn't want to illustrate the text directly, yet I wanted it to be like my other books — how we read images and how reading of images can be more emotional than the literal read. I realized when I did those "Swimming Studies" images for the Times, that I could use that as a chapter. In another book those would have come in and out, in place of the text, but I realized I wanted people to experience being pulled through, one after the other. That backed up the idea of immersion, not just in the swimming metaphors, but in this repetitive lap thing that I talk about later in the book.
You can see the complete original Swimming Studies series Shapton did for the Times HERE. While you are there, make sure to view her series of quick drawings in its entirety. I think A Month of Thursday Nights Out is my personal favorite.
Thank you, Dima, for continuing to feed my obsession with Shapton's work. I take comfort in knowing I am not the only one.


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This Saturday 9/24 from 4-6pm Bing Copeland and Matt & Margaret Calvani will be @ Heritage Surf Shop in Ocean City, NJ. Bing will be signing copies of his book and Matt will be taking custom orders for boards. Here's the info from their facebook page...
This month Bing Copeland, joined by Bing Surfboards head shaper/designer, Matt Calvani and his wife Margaret, will travel to the Big City and the Jersey Shore for a 3-day book signing tour hosted by select Bing dealers in the region. This biography by former Surfer Magazine editor, Paul Holmes, titled Bing Surfboards: Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation, was published in 2008 and is now nearing the end of its limited-edition run. So come on down and meet surf industry legend, Bing Copeland, talk shop with shaper/designer, Matt Calvani and dont miss this chance to get a Bing book while supplies last! (Book price: $60)
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Definitely be there - It is fitting that they make a stop at Heritage. Heritage has always supported Bing Surfboards and vice versa.


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Easy Last-Minute Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without stuffing. Even if you call it "dressing," and no matter if you cook it in the bird or in a casserole dish, or even if prefer it with meat, oysters, or none of the above, we can all agree that warm, flavorful stuffing might be the ultimate comfort food. (Take that mac and cheese!)
Okay, now for the nitty gritty details: According to the FDA, it's safest to cook your stuffing outside the turkey (click here for great Thanksgiving turkey recipes), but for many Thanksgiving cooks, the flavor just isn't the same.
So, if you insist on in-turkey stuffing, the FDA advises using a meat thermometer to test the "doneness," which should hit an internal temperature of 165 degrees to ensure the dressing is bacteria-free. Also, be sure to cook any meat or shellfish (click here for great oyster stuffing recipes) before adding it to the stuffing, which should be kept moist and packed loosely inside the bird.
Now that you know how to stuff safely, how about some delicious stuffing recipes — From a traditional old-fashioned bread version to a pecan and sausage variety on down to a healthy and delicious herbed cornbread dressing that adds a modern touch to your Thanksgiving table? Whether your guest ask you to pass the stuffing or the dressing, you can count on one thing: Everybody will wants seconds!
New Orleans Oyster Dressing
Oysters, bacon, and plenty of herbs give this stuffing — er, dressing — a rich flavor that's perfect alongside roast turkey. This stuffing is a Southern classic, and once you taste it, you'll understand why!
Herbed Corn Bread Dressing
Low in fat and high in fiber, this dressing is a healthy and tasty choice for your Thanksgiving feast. Eggs and chicken broth ensure the stuffing stays moist and flavorful.
Herbed Bread Dressing with Bacon, Chestnuts and Prunes
We love the tangy sweetness prunes add to this delicious stuffing. Be sure to make plenty of this side dish for Thanksgiving; it's sure to move!
Shiitake Mushroom and Fresh Herb Stuffing
After assembling this stuffing, let it chill for at least an hour before baking. This ensures that the top is crisp and the interior stays moist.
Pecan and Sausage Stuffing
Classic flavors combine in this delicious side dish. We love the contrast in flavor and textures from apples, pecans, and sausage.
Winter Squash and Brown Bread Stuffing
Nutty and sweet, brown bread is a delicious base for this homey stuffing. Butternut squash is especially delicious in this recipe, but feel free to use any winter squash such as acorn or pumpkin.
Blue Cornmeal Chorizo Stuffing
Tex-Mex flavors are an exciting addition to your Thanksgiving feast. If you can't find Spanish chorizo, any spicy Italian sausage will work in this recipe.
Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
There's a reason this classic bread stuffing is passed down from generation to generation. Simple, satisfying, and easy to prepare, this is the quintessential Thanksgiving side dish.
Call it delicious — great bread stuffing recipes for Thanksgiving!
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Journal of Sedimentary Research
- GeoRef, Copyright 2008, American Geological Institute. Reference includes data from Bibliography and Index of Geology Exclusive of North America, Geological Society of America, Boulder, CO, United States
The banded calcite mudstone occurs in three types of cavities, two of which formed as part of the reef beds of the lower Carboniferous knolls, probably by a filter mechanism that operated penecontemporaneously with deposition of the so-called normal reef sediment. The third type of cavity consists of extensive crevices developed as a reult of increased load.


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It was a little more than a year ago that PSU, along with its dining contractor Sodexo, made the decision to go trayless in Prospect Hall, the main campus dining facility.In short, going trayless means the students carry food on plates only, rather than using trays, which can encourage taking more food than needed. The hope was to reduce waste and save unnecessary costs while educating the student body about making smarter and healthier food choices in the dining hall. The change has been a rousing success, with nearly $160,000 savings and a reduction of 35 tons of food in the past year.
Not surprisingly, this 'good news' story has attracted media attention.
Recently, New Hampshire Public Television spent some time on campus, interviewing students and Sodexo's Chris Mongeon about the trayless move.
Here's the story.
For more information about this release, contact Bruce Lyndes, PSU Media Relations Mgr., (603) 535-2775 or Bruce Lyndes


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The recently launched RockFLEET vessel tracking system has been selected by the Seawork International 2015 organisers as part of the popular Innovations Showcase feature. Developed by the Southampton based Iridium partner Rock Seven, RockFLEET provides low-cost vessel position reporting over satellite from anywhere in the world, and is part of Rock Seven's technically advanced portfolio of tracking and communication products.
The 'Spirit of Innovations Showcase' at Seawork 2015 allows visitors and exhibitors to see the latest projects, products and vessels that 'push the envelope' of ideas and provide new solutions. Launched in September 2014, RockFLEET is a highly innovative and flexible product that introduces unique features for vessel tracking systems, including a built in back-up battery so the system can continue transmitting a vessel's location even if there is no power on board.
"We're delighted to have been selected for the Innovations Showcase at Seawork and enthused by the reaction to RockFLEET since its launch," comments Nick Farrell, Director, Rock Seven. "Our aim was to create a reliable, low-cost system for global vessel tracking that can fit the budget of all vessel owners and operators. I believe we've achieved this whilst also offering advancements in functionality and application that have not been available before."
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The closest thing to a flagship Turbo S model.
Porsche isn't willing just yet to introduce a Macan Turbo S to the world, but at least from now on buyers will be able to opt for the next best thing. Meet the optional Performance Package which ups the power ante over the regular Turbo model by 40 hp (29 kW) and 36 lb-ft (49 Nm) to a grand total of 440 hp (324 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm). Output is delivered by the same biturbo 3.6-liter V6 which has received a different calibration to squeeze more power.
As a result of the output hike, the Porsche Macan Turbo with the Performance Package will need only 4.2 seconds to cover the 0-60 mph (0-96 kph) sprint, thus making it 0.2s quicker than the regular model. The upgraded engine is also paying dividends in terms of top speed which has increased by 5 mph (8 kph) to 169 mph (272 kph).
You'll be happy to hear there's more to the optional kit than the beefier powertrain, as Porsche will also throw in a lowered sport chassis, new brakes, the Sport Chrono Package, and a sport exhaust system. In order to match the increased power, the grooved brake discs mounted at the front axle have grown in diameter by 30 mm (1.1 inches) to 390 mm (15.3 inches) and are coupled to six-piston calipers featuring a red finish. The powered-up Macan will sit 10 mm (0.4 inches) lower than the normal Turbo model and is going to be available with the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system bundling an air suspension.
Porsche is also welcoming a new Turbo Exterior Package which adds glossy black 21-inch wheels like the ones on the 911 Turbo. Also part of the deal are the adaptive LED headlights along with numerous enhancements for the interior, including black leather upholstery with Alcantara accents, carbon-like elements, and new door entry guards with the model logo lit up in white.
In the U.S., the Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package is already available on order and it will set you back $86,445 MSRP, whereas in Germany it kicks off at €91,142. For the sake of comparison, the regular Macan Turbo begins at $76,000 MSRP in U.S. and from €83,753 on its home turf.
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Global Foodservice Disposables Market is Expected to Hit US$ 27,187 Mn by 2021 : PMR
According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research, titled "Global Market Study on Foodservice Disposables: Rapid Growth Linked To Increasing Traction of Online and Home Delivery Food Services", the foodservice disposables market is estimated to be valued at US$ 20,139 Mn by the end of 2015 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.1% over 2015-2021 in terms of value, to account for US$ 27,187 Mn by 2021.
Foodservice disposables are increasingly being used in restaurants and institutions, where there is high demand for on-the-go food and home delivery services. Besides providing ease of carrying food, disposables also provide added benefit of hygiene. The global foodservice disposables market is driven by demand for convenient and lightweight packaging for on-the-go food. With a large portion of urban population engaged in long working hours, demand for home-delivered food has seen a steady growth
On the basis of raw materials, the foodservice disposables market has been segmented into paper and paperboard, plastics, and aluminum. Plastics segment dominated the market with a share of US$ 9,527 Mn in 2014 and is projected to maintain its dominance through 2021. Paper and paperboard segment also account for a significant share of the market, with growth mainly driven by rising demand for sustainable materials for disposables.
On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into plates, cups and glasses, trays and containers, cutlery, bowls and tubs, mugs and saucers, and other products including napkins and foil wraps. Plates segment accounted for the largest share in 2014 and is estimated to be valued at US$ 8,361 Mn by 2021, expanding at a CAGR of 5.8% over 2015-2021.
In terms of end use, retail and vending machines segment is projected to exhibit the highest growth over 2015-2021. Restaurants segment dominated the market with a share of US$ 6,727 Mn in 2014 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
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The report provides in-depth information about various trends driving each segment and provides analysis and insights about the foodservice disposables market in specific regions. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global foodservice disposables market, accounting for 43.0% share in 2014. With capacity expansions by existing market players and entry of new players, the market in the region is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% over 2015-2021.
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I'm new to the dating world. As I've been focusing on myself and getting things set for the future, I took a break from the dating world (over a year or so). I've recently been going on a few dates. The last one was dinner. He is attractive, polite and smiled when I said something funny or goofy. He did not go in for a hug or kiss, but did ask for my number so he could call or text me for another date.
I'm not sure if that was a blow off just to see if Id give him my number or does he plan to text me to plan a 2nd date? How long should be to long to receive one?
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wow, not even a hug lol.
well I just had this question, my friends told me 3 days so I waited the 3 days, tho many girls told me just call/text her as soon as you want to (which would have been like later that day).
instead of waiting for him, maybe take some initiative, if he likes u, he'll love that. iwould.00|00|0
He did seem like the guy that talks when he wants to, but is rather quiet and observant. I would take the initiative, but I don't know if what he said about another date is true?


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Janet Mann Barrie was a woman who lived in Los Angeles in the 1930s, whose steamer trunk from that time period was discovered in 2010, containing the remains of a late-term fetus and an infant. Although she was born in Scotland, and owned a copy of Peter and Wendy, no relationship to J. M. Barrie is known.
On August 17, 2010 a steamer truck bearing the initials JMB was discovered during renovations in the basement of the Glen-Donald apartment building, located in the MacArthur Park area of the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Inside were two mummified human remains, the less mature one wrapped in a paper from 1932, the more mature one in a paper from 1934 or 1935 (reports conflict). It was not immediately clear how they died, but there were no signs of trauma. The younger one appeared premature for birth, likely either a miscarriage or stillborn, perhaps a risky late-term abortion. The other appeared to be a newborn girl with dark hair.
Although the initial headlines – mentioning "JMB", "Peter Pan", and "dead babies" – set many imaginations running, there is no direct connection between this incident and J. M. Barrie himself, who was in advanced age at the time, apparently never even visited California, and died in 1937. There was never any serious speculation that it was his trunk.
The police tracked down Janet's niece Marlene Brown of Alberta, Canada, and compared her DNA with that of the two bodies, and concluded that both of them were Janet's children. They were unable to track down relatives of George Knapp, Janet's husband (and possibly lover before that), making him the suspected father.
According to immigration records, Janet Barrie was born in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1897, and in the 1920s immigrated to the US via Canada, living in both Chicago and Los Angeles. A 1929 city directory has her at an address in the same neighborhood as the Glen-Donald, under the name "Jean", which she evidently used as a nickname (not unlike James' sister Jean Ann, who was called "Jane"). Records for the 1930 census show "Jean" living at that same address. Voter registration records identified "Janet M. Barrie" as living in the Glen-Donald apartments as early as 1948.
A private nurse, she provided in-home care for Mary Downs Knapp, the wife of LA dentist George Knapp. When Mrs. Knapp died in 1964 of breast cancer, Janet married George, who died four years later. She moved to Vancouver in 1985, where she lived until 1995, during surgery for a hernia. She was buried back in Los Angeles, alongside George and Mary Knapp.
Her nephew John Holmes described her in 2010 as "an independent woman, especially for her time." She drove a Dodge roadster, went to the horse races, and was a member of the Ebell Club, a progressive women's social group.
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When re-opened after decades in storage, her trunk contained a copy of the book Peter and Wendy and a membership card for the Peter Pan Woodland Club (a somewhat posh resort in Big Bear City, California, since burned down); both of these suggested that the trunk's owner was more closely connected to the famous author than just a shared nationality and surname (and possibly relatives in Scotland), but apparently not.
Other items found in the trunk include a ticket stub to the closing ceremonies of the 1932 Olympics in LA, postcards from places such as Korea and South America, postcards from a brother Thomas in San Francisco, photos of Janet on vacation and in a wedding dress, a fox-fur wrap, a flapper dress, a typing manual with the name "Jean M. Barrie" written on it, a beaded purse, a pearl necklace, an iron with a thick electrical cord, a girdle, and a cigar box featuring depictions of saints.
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Blank medical forms found in the trunk initially pointed to a Jean M. Barrie who was believed to have been born in 1916 in San Francisco, and who worked as a nurse in the area. The brother in San Francisco supported this hypothesis. The 94-unit apartment building was home to a large number of single women in the 1930s, including professionals such as nurses.
There was also a Jean M. Barrie who lived in the Midwest and East Coast, and was said to be "a close relative" of James M. Barrie. (James had no children of his own, and his siblings had no daughters by that name, so the closest this woman could have been is a cousin or great-niece. She was a generation younger than he.) She was a "reader of plays and miscellaneous programs", according to promotional materials published in 1918. Although she had no known ties to LA, the Peter-Pan-related items in the trunk suggested that she might have been the "Jean Barrie" in question.


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Bottom fishing or Covered stock?
October 5, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Hedging, Options, Stock Trading
Q: I am a member of the DMA and had some questions regarding SRS. I want to enter this trade but do not know if I should be bottom fishing it or buying a covered stock, due to the following:
– Bottom Fishing: negative skew / am considering selling the Oct 9 Put / buying Jan 8 Put
– Covered Stock: high IV – for each 100 shares bought I am risking around $140, which seems "expensive"
Any thoughts you can share with them. Is there another alternative I could be considering?
A: It depends on whether you are bearish or bullish on srs.
The 'bottom fishing' trade you mentioned is bearish. You will only make a profit is srs falls to 9 (max profit). You max loss is the debit you pay for the spread and you will have a max loss if srs rises by the October expiration.
If you're bullish I would recommend the covered stock rather than the diagonal position.
The reason why the covered stock is seemingly expensive is because srs has a high beta (high volatlity) so the premiums are generally high but you can adjust the risk by going deeper into the money on the put side.
You didn't say what strikes you were going to use for your covered position… but I would look for a put with an .80 delta if you want to reduce your downside risk – you'll pay a little more for the protection but if srs declines you will have good protection.
You'll also get unlimited upside potential if srs continues to rise.
3 Legged Box question
October 5, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Options, Three legged box
Q: I have a 3 leg box trade on SRS. Since the market has turned do you take the bearish leg off and let the call side run or leave the trade intact.
I bought Dece so I can let it go for a while.
A: I keep it on until the option I sold as part of the vertical spread is near worthless then I buy it back.
I also like to convert the 3 legs into a 'box'
to lock in my profits when the market is about to turn against me and I have a good profit. But that requires some skill in determining short-term market direction. My MarketDNA software can help with that.
Hedging with a synthetic stock position
Q: You discuss hedging SRS with a synthetic stock position in IYR. My question is why not do a short synthetic position in SRS, Sell call and buy puts. I have noticed people in the TOS chat room talking about shorting AIG this way versus borrowing stock to short. This way you would have along and short position in the same stock. thanks in advance.
A: AIG is a different story because there is no corresponding 'short' AIG etf with calls and puts. So your only hedging option is to sell calls and buy puts.
There are 4 reasons I'm using IYR to hedge instead of a collar (a "collar" is 'selling calls and 'buying puts' on a stock you own) on SRS:
1) If I sell calls on SRS they can take my stock away if srs surges and they are in-the-money thereby losing my position that I was able to purchase at much lower prices.
2) If my puts on IYR are assigned I have long IYR stock which is a hedge in itself – it's equivalent to having a deep -in-the-money put on SRS. It does require more margin however.
3) IYR and SRS are very tightly correlated – srs is exactly 2X the move of IYR.
I know ahead of time what my exact risk is and I can scale in or out and be long or short my hedge by simply adding a few contracts.
4) The theta is positive (I set it up so that the option I sold is slightly higher in price than the one I bought) so I collect money if the stocks do nothing.
Question about Victory Spreads
September 14, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Options, Victory Spreads
Q: In your demo video for this spread you say potential losses should be about $50 or so. You refer to favorable pricing. Would you please explain what you mean by favorable pricing? I have tried several scenarios with stocks that I think might be making a move up but in each case my potential losses were closer to $200. Today I reviewed AU (Anglogold Ashantilt) selling the oct 35 call and buying 3 Jan 50 calls. If the stock settled between 37 and 50 by Oct expiration I would lose money with the worse loss being $183. Not bad but more than $50. Am I missing something? Thank you. PS Am really enjoying the course.
A: The amount of loss in a victory spread depends on:
1) volatility at the time of the trade
2) the number of contracts used
3) time to expiration
It sounds like you were using the same example I was as far as contracts go (sold 1, bought 3) so the only differences would be "volatility" and "time to expiration" which would explain the difference in potential loss.
Adjusting a Double Calendar
September 14, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Double Calendars, Iron Condors, Options
Q: I've bought your online course & it's really eye-opening to someone like myself who thought he has already known a lot about options.
I've gone through all your videos regarding the portfolio selection, the setup & adjustment of the "Double Calendar" and "Sale of an Iron Condor" trades and they were clearly explained.
However, I have this bugging question that I hope you could help me. That is, how do you adjust a "Double Calendar" or "Sale of an Iron Condor" position if the price goes against your position (ie. moved very close to your breakeven point) if it happened during the last 1 to 2 weeks before expiration and options premium have already gone down a lot.
Would laying another double calendar over an existing one or in the case of an iron condor, shifting the whole iron condor still be practical during these final 1-2 weeks before expiration with not much value in the option premium?
A: I mentioned on the videos that adjustments are really only a viable solution in the 1st or 2nd week you are in the position due to the fact hat option premiums are still relatively high.
So if you put a position on 4 weeks to expiration, trying an adjustment in the last week or two would not work due to declining premium.
One alternative is to adjust using the next month out where premiums are higher. There no rule that says your adjustment has to be made in the same month!
A second alternative is to simply close the position out, of course, and move on to the next month. In most cases this is the best option.
Training Videos Question 1
September 3, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Options, The Greeks, Training Videos
Q: I bought your training videos 3 weeks ago , which appear to be your first version of the training course "trading as a business", in a hope to learn option trading cashflow secrets regardless of the market move, the videos are great and I am really happy with them, but they were recorded few years ago I believe, but that is ok as according to you , this is an evergreen business as the principles will never change because the markets never change.
the thing is , after I signed to your daily market advantage a week ago , I noticed that some of your comments were based on some techniques that were somehow different than the videos I am learning of , and I am referring at the video of 31/08/09 where you mentioned something about the put spread calendar that is good to trade now and that the iron condor is not suitable at the moment.
– my question is, as a new trader what would be the best strategy that you recommend from your videos to trade the current market for monthly cash flow, something does not need too much of the advanced technical analizes or too omplicated and easy to handle until i pick up the knowledge from your daily market advantage.
A: I appreciate you feedback and your questions.
It's true that the principles I taught are evergreen in the videos from last year. The 'greeks' will never change – but *how* you use them is a different story.
I have slightly revised my strategy to take better advantage of market moves using income trades with technical analysis on volatility as the most important component.
I released 2 important white papers: One paper on the greeks and another paper last November 2008 to take advantage of the volatility. (These are included in the download area for all paid customers)
Iron Condors Question 2
September 3, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Double Calendars, Iron Condors, Options
Q: I purchased your course and I'm enjoying it….I'm up to Module 5 right now.
Question for you: How do you choose between selling Iron Condors (credit) and buying Double Diagonal Calendars (debit)? Is there any criteria for favoring one over the other when building your portfolio every month? Or, do you simply try to mix it up?
A: I choose between Iron Condors and Double Calendars by using volatility as a guide.
When volatility is high and coming down I want to add Iron Condors with a slightly positive delta because it means the market is probably rising as volatility drops.
When volatility is low and rising I want to add put Double Calendars to my portfolio because I make money on the 'vol spread' between the front month and the back month. Said another way, if volatility is rising I only want to purchase put Double Calendars because the market is probably trending lower.
Theta Scalping Question 1
September 3, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Options, The Greeks, Theta Scalping
Q: Towards the back of the video, you indicated an adjustment of adding 300 shares of QQQQ stock. You had 60 contracts open. If I wanted to know how many shares would be required for one contract, would I divide the 300 by 60, or 30, or 15? I would assume divide by 15, since for the iron condor you used needed a long and short for the puts and the calls, or 4 contracts for one condor.
A: Adjusting for theta scalping positions has nothing to do with the number of contracts in your position, it has to do with deltas.
In the video you reference I was probably 'short' 300 deltas that's why I needed to buy 300 shares.
In order to determine the number of shares when theta scalping you need to know your deltas.
The delta will tell you what you need to get back to a delta neutral position
For example if you're short 300 (displayed on TOS as "-300") 300 deltas then you would need to purchase 300 shares to be 'neutral' and if you were long 300 (displayed on TOS as "+300") then you would need to sell 300 shares (short) to be delta neutral.
However, and this is important, it is not alway wise or preferable to be perfectly delta neutral. You need to know the bias of the market at any one time. For example the market bias since March 9 has been 'up'…
you would have done well by understanding the current market bias and trading accordingly by being slightly long (positive) deltas at all times.
The market bias can be either:
1) Long (up trending)
2) Short (down trending) or
3) Neutral (trading range bound)
The bias changes week to week, month to month so it's important to know the current market bias that's why the daily market videos I do are so important to all option traders. You need to know the bias.
Hope that helps
Iron Condor Question 1
August 28, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Iron Condors, Options
Q: When entering a Iron condor, aren't you at risk of being put a stock or forced to buy a stock if the underlying breaks your strike. Can this be avoided by simply trading calendar spreads because you are in effect short & long the outer month at the same time. I'm just worried about being put a stock after a huge move and not having the money in the account to do so.
A: Once one side of your Iron Condor is past your break even I would either roll it up or down (adjust) or get out of the trade altogether.
Whether you get out or adjust is a matter of how you think market will move over the course of your trade.
You're not in much danger of those options being exercised UNLESS:
1) they have less than .25 cents of extrinsic value (EV) left in them and
2) the company pays a dividend and the ex-div date is coming soon
Generally if the option is 'out-of' or 'at-the-money' it will NOT be exercised because there's too much time value left in the option.
If it goes deep 'in-the-money' and has less then .25 cents of EV it could be exercised at any time.


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The authors of the paper "Development of Nutritionally At-Risk Young Children Is Predicted by Malaria, Anemia, and Stunting in Pemba, Zanzibar" (The Journal of Nutrition [2009]: 763–772) studied factors that might be related to dietary deficiencies in children. Children were observed for a length of time, and the time spent in various activities was recorded. One variable of interest was the length of time (in minutes) a child spent fussing. The authors comment that the distribution of fussing times was skewed and that they used a square root transformation to create a distribution that was more approximately normal. Data consistent with summary quantities in the paper for 15 children are given in the accompanying table. Normal scores for a sample size of 15 are also given.
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