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Size50 m²
Floor No.2(with elevator)
- Air conditioning
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
Accommodation summary
|De Convento de Jerusalen, 46007 valencia, Spain
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150 m. from the North Station and Xativa Metro Station (L3 / L5)
Street parking around the apartment is free
Private Parking
Free Wi Fi
Child Friendly
Ideal for couple.
This apartment is very quiet and bright with modern decor, with a capacity for 4 people, newly renovated (May 2014).Third floor, our welcoming apartment offers one bedroom with a 1.50m bed new double sofa-bed ( purchased in November 2015).
It is located at Convento de Jerusalen Street, right in the city center.
No rumbling traffic noise at night and no Bars and Pubs in the street.
The open plan kitchen and living area receives plenty of natural light.
Ensuite bathroom with a large shower.
The kitchen is well-appointed.
Elevator building.
• If travelling by car you can park for free in the streets around the apartment or park in a private parking close to the apartment the special price for our guests is 10€ a day.
• Luggages can be left with us if you wish to depart or arrive, later or earlier than the Check-in/Out.
• There is no problem for the Check-in late, if your arrive late at night, we will wait for you.
- Internet Wifi.
- A/C unit (heat and cold), which will come in handy during the hot summer months! and the electric heaters for the coldest winter days.
- Fridge,microwave, toaster,coffee maker, kettle.
- Bed linen and clean towels.
- Flat screen Smart TV.
- Hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
- Great range of cooking utensils, dinnerware, pots and pans.
- Washing machine and laundry detergent.
- Shampoo, shower gel and soap.
- Oil, sugar, salt, coffee and much more.
• Child-Friendly: If you travel with your baby don´t worry about anything, we have cot with balusters, bedding, high chair and corner bath for your baby and a great stroller to be able to go for a walk comfortably. The apartment has heating for the comfort of your baby.
• Private Parking:100 meters from the apartment, 10 € /day.
• Supermarket next to the apartment.
• How long does it take to get to the apartment?
- From the airport 25 minutes by subway, by taxi somewhat less.
- From Joaquin Sorolla train station, 10 minutes walk.
- From North Station Valencia, 1 minute walk.
When you book we will help you plan your trip, you will receive by mail an link with the most important activities in the city so you can plan your visits, know prices, schedules and even purchase tickets, you can also rent bikes.
Jesus and Joserra will meet with you for the Check-in at the apartment, they will give you the keys and explain everything.Not worry about your bags if you arrive before the Check-in,we keep them.
Upon Check-in,you will have to pay in cash 25 € for the cleaning services.
Bookings with pets are subject to a supplement of 20 € per pet to be paid in hand in the Check-in.
Neighborhood is safe and the high street is in the center old town
The Colón street with all the shops within walking distance, the Barrio del Carmen where there is a wide range of bars and restaurants just 5 minutes walk away.
The Ruzafa fashionable area for its culture, tapas and pubs within 10 minutes walk away.
If you want to go to the beach, you have direct access to buses.
The apartment is in the center of Valencia, just a couple of minutes from the Town Hall and the Station Valencia Nord, the city's main train station from where you can catch trains to many areas of Spain.
It's also near Station High speed trains Joaquín Sorolla, just 10 minutes walk.
- How to get to the apartment from the AIRPORT?.
You have 2 options:
A) Take the metro line 3 (red line) or line 5(green line) and get off at Xativa Station is 2 minutes walk from the apartment, the journey is direct from the airport and takes 25 minutes. The ticket it costs € 4.90.
The last metro from the airport leaves at:
On Sundays and holidays about 23:28 h.
On Saturdays about 23:48 h.
Every day in July and August about 23:57 h.
The other days about 23:57 h.
B)The taxi Fixed rate from airport to the apartment is € 20. It takes no more than 15-20 minutes.
- How to get to the apartment from the TRAIN STATION?
The North Station is 1 minute walk from the apartment and Joaquín Sorolla Station is 10 minutes walk away, walking straight on is easy to find the apartment.
House rules• Upon Check- in, you will have to pay in cash 25 € for the cleaning and laundry services.
• Bookings with pets are subject to a supplement of 20 € per pet to be paid in hand in the Check-in.
• Check-in after 14.00pm ,Check-out before noon or by arrangement. Luggage can be left with us if you wish to depart or arrive, later or earlier than this time.
There is no problem for the Check-in late, if your arrive late at night, we will wait for you.
Smoking is not allowed in the rooms but you are free to smoke in the balcony or terrace. A smoke-free home is a healthier home for everyone.
Street parking around the apartment is free.EXCEPT on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 15:00 but if you prefer to park in a private car parking close to the apartment, the price for our guests is 10€ a day.
If you are interested let me know and I will reserve the car parking for you.
This is the name and address of private parking:
Parking Barreda
Calle San Vicente Mártir 83.
We hope that you will enjoy your stay in our apartment and we hope you will feel at home.
|Weekly rate for up to 3 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 3 guests
|Price for > 3 guests
|$ 6 CA per guest/night extra
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|On arrangement
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Reviews of this property
Muy pero MUY RECOMENDABLE hospedarse en este apartamento...Nos atendio Joserra... muy amable y servicial... Todo el apartamento en perfectas condiciones... totalmente en el centro, para salir a caminar, conocer, fotos, muchos lugares para beber y comer alrededor del mismo...y con la zona gratis para aparcar!!!!..
Wir waren 3 Erwachsene und dafür war die Unterkunft gerade richtig. Hat alles, was man braucht. Die 2 Bahnöhfe sind in 5 bis 10 Minuten sehr gut zu Fuß zu erreichen sowie das Zentrum der Stadt. Es gibt einen Supermarkt zwei Häuser weiter und um die Ecke viele Läden. Allerdings sind fast alle Restaurants in der Gegend Chinesisch. Die Kommunikation mit Alonso und Joserra war schnell, einfach und sie waren immer hilfsbereich. Ein Manko, die kühlende Luft der Klimaanlage reicht im Hochsommer nicht bis ins Schlafzimmer.
The appartment is very well located to the historical part of valencia. Bus and metro nearby. The place ist quiet and clean like you can see in the pictures. The communication (check in and Informations) was easy, quick and friendly. Recommended for an nice stay!
Estudio muy acogedor y limpio. Inmejorable zona. Me atendió Joserra, muy amable y servicial. En perfectas condiciones. Totalmente recomendable.
Apartamento muito bem localizado e anfitroes muito amigaveis e soícitos o que tornou nosssa estada ainda mais agradável!!
Buenos dias no tengo palabras para agradecer tanto a Alfonso como a los otros dos chicos que estuvieron alli la informacion dada,y todas las molestias recibidas por mi parte como su apoyo y auxilio que hasta me dejaron una pequeña manta porque se me olvido mi pijama
El apartamento maravlloso UNA BUENISIMA RELACCION CALIDAD Y PRECIO,ademas de seguro y tranquilo con todas las comodidades mejor que en mi casa Gracias y volvere seguro AH PARAS LOS TRES FELICES FIESTAS ,Jose Luis
Excellent location in the city center close to all major sights, shopping, restaurants, public transport... Supermarket next door. Really nice and helpful host. Very flexible and easy to hand over keys. Fully equipped clean apartment with TV & washing machine, comfortable bed, including sheets and towels. Great with information and good advice about public transfer, carpark, bike rental etc. Thank you very much. We had a great and sunny time in Valencia!
Magnifico apartamento situado en el mismo centro de Valencia, muy bien situado. El trato recibido por parte de Joserra genial y sobre todo la información facilitada para visitar la ciudad y la facilidad a la hora de dejar el apartamento que en mi caso necesitaba que fuese mas tarde de lo normal. Sin lugar a duda repetiremos en próximas visitas a Valencia.
Muchas gracias por todo.
Great apartment with great location. Very close to the old city and public transportation. The apartment is very safe and clean. And perfect landlords. Thank you guys, hope to se you again,
Die Unterkunft ist genau wie beschrieben, sehr sauber und es gibt alles was man braucht. Zusätzlich sind die Vermieter sehr nett, hilfsbereit und jederzeit zu erreichen. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Die Lage zur Stadt ist super und zu Fuß erreichbar.Bei den Parkplätzen braucht man ein bisschen Geduld, kann dann aber kostenfrei parken.
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Carer sobs as she is jailed for eight months for stealing almost £10,000 from man with learning difficulties
6:00pm Thursday 13th March 2014
6:00pm Thursday 13th March 2014
A carer who plundered the bank account of a vulnerable man she was supposed to be looking after has been jailed today (Thursday).
Laura Jane Nichols, aged 26, admitted stealing from the bank account of the man, from Fishguard, "40 or 50 times."
She got away with almost £10,000 before a colleague at Elliots Hill Care Ltd temporarily took over her duties and realised what had been happening.
Nichols, of Vale Court, Houghton, looked visibly shocked as the judge, Mr Recorder Ian Wyn Lloyd Jones, told her he would not be doing his job if he suspended the sentence.
Nichols sobbed in the dock at Swansea crown court as she was jailed for eight months.
Paul Hobson, prosecuting, said Nichols even cashed in the man's tax sheltered ISA investment so she could get her hands on more money.
Nichols had been a team leader responsible for looking after the 41 year-old, who needed round the clock care.
He was unable to handle his financial affairs and Nichols had been entrusted with his bank card and his pin number.
She withdrew a total of £9,831 without his knowledge or permission and told police that she spent it on "rent, clothes and everyday living."
Geraint Walters, the barrister representing Nichols, said the offending had happened during a "calamitous" time in her life that included the end of a relationship and a decrease in her earnings.
"She found herself living beyond her means," he added.
"She was not functioning. She either turned to drink or simply locked herself away."
Mr Recorder Jones said he noted that Nichols had once been cautioned by police for stealing from an employer by inventing a refund.
Despite that she had managed to find new employers willing to trust her, only to turn to stealing once more.
"You were working for a company caring for vulnerable adults.
"On dozens of occasions you helped yourself to the victim's money. You even transferred his ISA into a current account to get access to it.
"This was repeated offending by someone in a position of trust. You were there to look after him, not to take his money," he added.
The court heard that Elliots Hill had already refunded the victim.
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My mother was diagnosed with CCA in January and since then life has become a nightmarish rollercoaster. After an initial phase of bleak diagnosis, her tumor was successfully removed in University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre and she underwent 12 rounds of chemo, during which her PET scans showed a steady decline in the disease.
Tha last PET SCAN in August was almost clear. However, two months down the lane, the latest PET Scan in November and our game is over. The disease has come back with a vengeance and she has very few treatment options. The doctors have given her only about 6 months and our family is devastated. She is the core of everything that we do and we do not know how we will survive this.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
November 2012 Webinar – Sidestep Genealogy
On November 13, George G. Morgan will share some strategies for researching our ancestors' siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins in order to break down brick walls in his presentation Sidestep Genealogy.
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 8:00 pm Central
Description: Brick wall research blocks are inevitable. We strive to start with ourselves and work backwards, but sometimes there are impediments that stop us in our tracks. It is then that we must use our most creative research skills, and it is essential that we move to other family members. That means researching our ancestors' siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, and the collateral lines with which they are connected.
Sidestep genealogy means researching these alternative individuals, their records, the places that they lived, and other resources. This lecture will make you stop and think about what alternative research paths you might use, and point you to new resources you may never have considered.
George G. Morgan is the president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., and an internationally recognized genealogy expert who presents at local, state, national, and international genealogical conferences. George is the prolific author of literally hundreds of articles for magazines, journals, newsletters, in genealogical publications, and at online sites in the U.S., Canada, the U.K, Singapore, and elsewhere. McGraw-Hill has published his tenth book, the third edition of his How to Do Everything: Genealogy, in 2012. He is Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and other societies in the U.S. and the U.K. George and Drew Smith produce The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast on the Internet at genealogyguys.com.
Register: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/559302166
Recordings and Syllabus Also Available
For ISGS members who cannot attend on November 13th, a recording of the webinar, along with the syllabus, will be made available in the Members Section of the ISGS website at http://www.ilgensoc.org. If you're not already a member of ISGS, visit Join ISGS! for more information.
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Indianapolis The Finish Line Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of nearly $16 million after being hurt by a sales decline and costs related to its disputed $1.5 billion acquisition of larger rival Genesco Inc.
Finish Line's net loss for the quarter ended Dec. 1 totaled $15.9 million compared to a loss of $3 million for the same quarter in 2006. Revenue fell 4% to $268.7 million from $280 million last year.
Last month, the athletic footwear and apparel retailer reported that its same-store sales dropped 3.6% in the third quarter. This was Finish Line's third straight quarterly loss.


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Hi Graham,
I believe that he will be returning on Friday, 12.16. He will be doing a 1 hour Energy Financing session with HP Contractors, Realtors & Loan Officer...Followed by a 3 hour training for Loan Officers on the mechanics & resources for Energy Efficiency Financing Opportunities.
I will post all the information as soon as it is all confirmed.
Great to hear from you :-)
Hi Graham,
Thank you for coming to the Finance Workshop on Monday!
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UDJ Holiday Ukiah Food Bank drive finishes at $90,331
Editor's note: The Ukiah Daily Journal Holiday Food Bank Fund Drive goal of $85,000 has been met. Following are the final donations and a grand total tally provided by the Ukiah Food Bank.
The Ukiah Daily Journal would like to thank our community for these donations to the 2012 Holiday Food Bank Fund Drive as of Dec. 29: Duckhorn Wine Company and its employees, $3,000; North Coast Energy Services, Inc., $200; Moyer Construction/Martin Moyer, $100; The Mendocino Book Company, $100; Rick and Jane Cupples, $200; William and Sherry Stambaugh, $200; Marina and Timothy Baird, $100; Joyce and Flemming Badenfort, $100; Dorothy and Jeffrey Yann, $50; Clifford Smoot, In Memory Of Connie Smoot, $25; Phil and Lorelie Manix, $25; Total Anonymous, $18,720 (included in Grand Total).
Total: $4,100. Grand total: $90,331.64. Our goal this year was $85,000, which has now been exceeded by more than $5,000, thanks to the generosity of those who donated to this year's fund drive.


text: I am 31 years old and i have had symptoms off and on for years. I suffered from seizures when I was younger and lost some of my hair. The docters didnt test for lupus beacause they felt that i was too young. I went through two very rough pregnancies undiagnosed which would regularly land me in the hopital due to different medical difficulties. However by the grace of God my son daughter made it here healthy and happy they are now ages 9 and 8. Things seemed to slow after that. I lost weight and got into shape, I went back to dancing and everything seemed to be fine. However, I started to get migranes more and more often to the point where not a week would go by without me having one and they would last for days until it would be, just one long migraine with a break of a day or two in between. My family took a trip to the beach and O.M.G. guys..........i had been sitting in the sun for about an hour and i couldnt take it anymore. I felt like i was going to die if i did not get off the beach right away. I felt weak and shaky and nauseaus and i felt like i had the flu it was awful. This feeling continued for the next couple of days and then gradually the nausea went away. I could get up and walk around , but i was still very weak. It took me a little while to build my strencth back up. I avouided the rest of the summer "heat" and threw off the hat in the fall when it was nice and cool. WRONG! all that time i thought it was the "heat". At this time im starting to suspect the sun. Iknew my aunt has Lupus so i start to research. Someone advised that i keep a symptom journal, so i did bc for the life of me i coudlnt remember anything when i got to my doctors appointments (which was another symptom.) So i kept the journal and brought it to my primamry and she took the proper blood test which came back suspicious. She then sent me to my Rheum. which confirmed that i had lupus and fibro which i hadnt heard of at the time. I am so relieved to finally put a name to the bucket of "symptoms" i had been carrying around for years.


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Kansas State University's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry will host its annual Swine Day 2012 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Kansas State Alumni Center in Manhattan. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has been invited to speak about job creation in animal agriculture.
The day will feature a technology trade show, which begins at 8 a.m., as well as presentations focused on current research relevant to pork production. Presentations begin at 9:45 a.m. and include:
• Current Kansas State Swine Research to Help Improve Net Return of a Swine Business
• The Role of Host Genetics for Improved Resistance to PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome).
• My Vision for Job Creation in Animal Agriculture – Gov. Sam Brownback (invited).
• Current Kansas State Swine Research to Help Improve Net Return of a Swine Business (continued).
The cost to attend is $25 per person if paid by Nov. 9 and $35 after that date and at the door. Registration includes a copy of the day's proceedings, lunch, and a closing reception featuring K-State ice cream from Call Hall.
More information, including printable registration forms and online registration options, is available online or by calling (785) 532-1267.


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FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR OWN SANITY AVOID AVOID AVOID THIS BUNCH OF THIEFS. My brain has slipped into a semi-coma after months of arguing with this company. I plead with you to check your bills. I received mine and found that they were charging me for calls when I had 109 free minutes available on my talkplan. They never listen. They never return calls. They are at best TOTALLY STUPID FRANKLY IM NOT SURE THEY ARE ALIVE. When I complained about 20 times they still say that Vodaphone sometimes delay delivery of call data (something Vodaphone have flatly denied), and it just so happens that the calls I was getting charged for were the most expensive (I WONDER WHY????????). Anyway I refused to pay until they sent me a correct invoice they still aint done it, instead they have disconnected me and contacted a Credit Collections Agency to hound me for the outstanding balance for the entire year. This has now gone on for 4 months and today I received a call from Andrew in their office who said they had a great deal for me, if I agreed to it I could have 15% off the outstanding debt HURRAY HURRAY im so bloody happy NOT!!!!!. When I told them I didnt have the £384.00 they wanted he had the damn cheek to ask me if I had any friends who would pay it for me, by the way this is illegal and I will be informing both Oftel and Trading Standards. THEY AINT GETTING A PENNY. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS COMPANY, ON OFTEL'S LIST OF COMPANIES THEY HAVE HAD 3 TIMES AS MANY COMPLAINTS THAN ANY OTHER NETWORK PROVIDER IN THE COUNTRY. OFTEL ARE BLOODY USELESS ANYWAY YOUR BEST BET IS TO INFORM TRADING STANDARDS AND YOUR LOCAL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU, I WORK FOR THE CAB AND WE ARE GOING TO BUILD A FILE ON THIS COMPANY SO PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUREAU AND STAMP OUT THESE CASH H
I wholeheartedly agree with the review on how appalling Cellular Operations are,i also have had nothing but trouble with them.I am now even more worried after reading the reviews that i wont be able to cancel the contract that i never wanted in the first place. I ordered a free ! sim card through an internet site,i was new to the internet and had never been on a computer before.Somehow i had entered into a contract with Cellular Operations that i cannot cancel mainly because they just ignore you and dont answer your e-mails or your letters.I have been paying for 9 months for a sim card that i have never activated and dont wont. The last payments were done over the internet as usual and the have sent me to a debt collection agency although they went through.As usual all my correspondence has been ignored and i am becoming increasingly worried.I will never have any dealings with them again and would advise noone else to.I work in customer service and if i spoke to customers the way they do i would be sacked!
These people are complete con artists and should be avoided at all costs. Their customer service is non existent. They do not respond to complaints. My mother (who has retired early through ill health) has very little money and her mobile phone was for emergencies only. Her bill, however, kept creeping up and up and although she was suspicious she was confused as to how she could prove that she wasn't making the calls and so continued to pay the ever increasing bills. Finally, she realised she would have to cancel and do without a mobile as it was unaffordable. On glancing back through her bills she noticed a regular payment being taken out of her account for 'Phone Replacement' insurance, a service which she had not requested. Cellular's con is to send an inconspicuous letter, along with the other bumfph, they tend to through in with your invoice, that my mother assumed was just another attempt to sell her something she didn't want and discarded it. In actuallity, this letter was informing my mum that they were giving her a free month of 'phone replacement' and if she did not cancel it within that time then they would automatically take the payments out of her account! This they, in fact, did! How is it possilbe that someone can just access your account and remove additional funds for a service that you did not request, accept or sign for? My Mum has tried to get somewhere with them on the telephone and failed. The representative she finally got hold of, after speaking to a ream of rude, abrupt and unhelpful people,would not even give his name! We have corresponded since, via letter, outlining in detail what our concerns are and requesting to speak with a named representative that would deal with the problem. We have received nothing but standard letters (one of which advised us of their award winning customer service!!!) and rude phone calls demanding payment that have left my Mum shaking.
I cannot advise strongly enough that you stay away from this company. They will not last long. They are dishonest and corrupt.
Ok, I'm tied down, but not stitched up. Wearing handcuffs, but not in chains. So, what I ask you do you think I'm doing ? Well, I'm not in the bedroom (gasps of relief), I'm actually on the phone, or at least talking about my mobile phone contract ( the relief changes to boredom). So what is so special that I want to spend my time writing a review for Dooyoo ? Well, here goes - A Nokia 3310 (pretty standard phone) Cellnet Connection 50 minutes a month inclusive to landlines and other Cellnet mobiles BUT, the amazing thing is, that this package has cost me £139 !! Yes, £139 !! That £139 has bought me an unlocked phone, no line rental - EVER and the 50 free minutes a month FOR LIFE. To me, that is a bargain worth having. The individual components are nothing special - not a great deal of included time, Cellnet may not be your ideal choice of Mobile Network and a 3310 may not be your ideal phone, but put them together and charge only £139 for them, for life, and I believe you have an amazing bargain. If you want a different phone, then others are available, and if you already have a phone, the a Sim Only option is available for less. This deal is, I believe, officially finished, but a few stores have some supplies left - I got mine some 6 weeks ago from simpletalk.co.uk, next day delivery. In fact, I like it so much I bought another 3 !! (One for my wife, one for my parents and one for my inlaws). I reckon that this is a great alternative to Pay-as-you-go, which would be cheaper in terms of start-up costs, but to use 50 minutes a month would soon be far more expensive.
I hate O2. I had a great BTCellnet phone. Then O2 took over. I wasn't told about this at all, until being told by mates. Suddenly I find my tariff hiked up. And being bombarded with text message adverts from O2. No I don't want to sign up to Big Brother alerts. And they changed the whole voicemail system - how annoying when having to pay 10p a minute and you have no idea what the new menu system is like. I like how the automated voice "Press 2 for..." is so irritatingly slow so they get your money. And is it me or did the reception become worse with O2... In the end I got so fed up with them that I chucked my good phone of 3 years in the bin to get a VirginMobile. But that's not all... I hate O2 x 2. I had a great Genie account online to send free text messages. Then O2 took over. I wasn't told about this at all, until once innocently going to genie.co.uk to see to my horror it being converted to an awful flash-heavy site now known as o2.co.uk. Previously I logged into genie, a nice simple site where I could customise the pages and very quickly send free text messages. Now that O2 took over I am instead presented with a slow loading site, where instead of being able to straightaway input my details, I have to click Login. Then type details [tab doesnt work] and enter. Then reload page and click Txt. Then a new page and click Send Txt. And half the time that never works. The 115 chars typing indicator usually freezes then if you go over it it messes about with the cursor and can't let you edit it. Oh and finally, with Genie I got the news headlines sent to my phone daily. This was very useful. Now with O2 theyre trying to charge me 13p a message or something. And instead of just turning it off, they emailed me [and it went into the JunkMail] of Hotmail, basically saying I have to bother to turn it off or they'll start charging me. "If it ain't broke, d
on't fix it".
In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the pigs who ran the farm changed the rules overnight when it suited them. O2/BT Cellnet/Genie does the same when they feel like it. I was attracted by the free txt offer on the Genie pay and go service. I was cut off for not topping up by the minimum £10 per month, and under the terms I couldn't really complain about that. I wasn't prepared to call a premium rate number to discuss the situation, as I'd learned the hard way about long delays and being asked loads of irrelevant questions on the high-cost 'helplines'. I threw the SIM away. I have another BT Cellnet Pay and Go SIM card, and I was delighted when I learned that BT Cellnet and Genie were be rebranded as O2. I reckoned I would be able to simply switch to the 300 txt/month. Not at all, according to O2. 'Genie' is still 'separate' to them and you have to buy another SIM for £9.99. The Genieone - later O2 onemail email service used to be excellent, with POP access, email forwarding and SMS alerts - all free. Now all these features are either chargeable or defunct - POP and forwarding don't work any more and SMS alerts are no longer free. Just when I'd printed a load of visiting cards! It still comes with a generous 10MB storage space. When you contact them, they always hide behind the Genie/BT Cellnet/o2 excuse - "Changeover teething troubles" and so on. They have also reduced the monthly PC-to-mobile SMS you can send to 100. Still quite generous, but the thin end of the wedge is there - they will sell you more SMS. Quite a drop from 600. As is usually the case (only Virgin the exception to my knowledge), O2 Pay Monthly customers get a much better deal in terms of monthly txt allowances and WAP etc than Pay as you go users.
My experience is of the Genie part of the BTCellnet company. The tarriff is fantastic, you are given a choice of a pre-pay account or a monthly bill. The main advantage of the Genie or O2 as it has recently been renamed is the massive amount of free SMS messages each month, for those on the pre-pay tarriff 300 are included and any subsequent messages are only 10p. On a pay monthly tarriff you can receive 600 a month if you only request a SIM card from them or 300 if you buy a deal including a new handset. Calls are at a very reasonable rate. The downside to the service is that although the network itself is reliable the website is not always such and should you encounter a problem with the service it is horrendously difficult to get it resolved. My personal experience is from the very start of my relationship with the company when the phone that i ordered was lost in transit. Genie (O2) were asked to deliver the phone during the day rather than their usual residential 5-9pm delivery as there was no way of me receiving it in my halls of residence at those times. The phone was sent out for delivery at the wrong time and hence i had to spend a lot of time and effort finding out what had happened to the parcel. It had been lost in transit, and when i tried to contact genie by email requesting they send another after about 5 or 6 emails i had received nothing but the automatic reply. In the end i had threaten legal action before they took notice, one email i threatened the action within the body of the email to which i received no reply, so without compromising what i had said in that email i sent another with the threat in the subject line; another phone was promised within a couple of hours, which also against my request was sent for an evening delivery. If you plan to use this service you must be prepared should any problem arise that you may well spend considerable time banging your head against a brick wall.
My husband and I both have mobile phones. His is a pay and go on Cellnet and mine was a Cellnet contract phone but is now a Vodafone pay as you go. Having had a Cellnet pay and go phone for a year I found myself travelling alot on my teacher training course so my husband bought me a Cellnet phone on a contract as the calls were cheap on the same network and I could use the inclusive minutes to phone my family and friends. All was great until we moved house. We only moved a few miles away from our old house but began having a nightmare with the cell phones. The signal was patchy - some days it was fine other days no coverage at all. It got to the point that to use the phones we had to walk onto the main road 5 mins away. I began not to use my inclusive minutes so the phone was not cost effective. I e-mailed Cellnet and asked about the coverage. I got a load of automatic responses and a survey to fill in. I filled this in and waited. And waited. And waited. After a week or so I rang up and found out nobody had looked at my e-mail. I complained and was told the network would be tested and someone would call me back the next morning. Next week arrives and still no call. I phone again but nobody cares that I am being ignored. At last someone checks the coverage while I am on the phone. They agree it is poor although there is a transmitter in the area and shouldn't be. They said they would send an engineer to check the transmitter. Eventually after about 2 months of almost 0 service in the house I phoned up Cellnet and got stroppy. They agreed to terminate my contract without charging me penalties or making me wait give notice. They could give me no explanation as to why nobody phones back when they promise or why I got no coverage but were OK when they realised I was not going to give up until they cancelled the contract. Overall I would rate BTCellnet service as appalling. Their customer service
is a total disgrace - what with unanswered e-mails and non-returned calls. I bought a Vodafone SIM card and have great coverage with them and, on the one occasion I had to speak to them, they were polite, friendly and helpful.
Try contacting Cellops Customer Services. Cellular Operatons are a so called 'Service Provider' - a sort of agent - and one of the networks they use is BT Cellnet. When you phone them you can never get through. They take messages and don't call you back, they give you incorrect email addresses, and when you find out the correct email (which is obviously a state secret) they don't reply) When you try to speak to a senior person you are told : 'Aw naw, can't do that. It's procedures." One thing for sure, is that they are very, very good at making it difficult for customers to contact them to complain, which is probably why they have a high level of customer satisfaction - according to them. I hope someone from Cellular Operations reads this. If you do, please contact me. I cannot believe how bad your 'service' has become. Here is complaint to Cellular Operations : I have sent you several emails since 06 June, and not even had the courtesy of an acknowledgement, let alone a proper response. First of all it is not possible to contact customer service from your website - the website returns an error. The same happens on trying to send from the 'website feedback' section. This is incompetency on the part of your website technicians as this should be monitored for errors. You do not publish an email address - why not? Do you wish to make it difficult for customers to contact you? If so, then you are succeeding admirably. I was therefore obliged to 'phone - from Australia - wasting both time and money. After listening to the menu choices I was put on hold and after several (expensive) minutes my call was answered by someone who gave me the incorrect email address for the helpdesk. Both your message service which I later accessed, and your consultants, tell callers that it is 'email@example.com', whereas it
in fact appears to be a 'co.uk' address, not a '.com', as the .com is rejected. 4 emails have so far been ignored. Two voice messages left on your automated service have been ignored. What is the purpose of providing these facilities if you ignore communications channelled through them? Today I was able to get through and the clerk who answered my call refused to put me through to a superior to allow me to complain, saying that she was ' working according to procedures'. Clearly, these procedures are not working in favour of the customer if complaints cannot be escalated for attention other than in writing - not practical in my case, as I explained to her, as I am in Australia at the moment. She still refused to allow me to speak to anyone else. The next person to whom I spoke promised to send me an email with the requested information. Two days later, I am still waiting for this promise to be fulfilled. No doubt you will treat this email in the same way as the others, you will ignore it, but be assured that I shall be taking this up in writing on my return to the UK, and demanding an explanation for such abysmal 'service'. I suspect that you are in breach of contract by not responding to customer concerns and queries within a reasonable length of time and I would appreciate a copy of your terms and conditions of service. It is ironic that until now I have found your service excellent, despite the bad publicity you have received. Perhaps up till now I have been lucky. I now understand why you have been referred to as 'the most hated company in the UK'. Yours faithfully
OK b gentle with me this is my 1st dooyoo opinion! I have absolubtly found heaven wth the new O2 up front for life tarif! THe eal is simle. Instead of paying your montly line rental you pay a larger price for the phone upfront. As with contract phones you get a number of inclusive minutes and or texts per month and get billed for the rest. The weekend time tariff allows 100 WEEKEND minutes and 20 txts. To be hardly payng a thing for as long as tis phone will last is fantastic! A word of warning though, do make sure you choose your tarif wisely - there is a choice of four- if you don't pick the right onefo you then you ould find yourself paying more than you bargained for. The concept is irresistable though and I'm sure it will be a matter of time before the other service providers folow suitand operat a similar system. O2 has begun a new era of mobile billing!
I bought myself a mobile phone in September 2000 and, due to my limited budget opted for the 'Cellnet Pay & Go' option with C12 handset. I can't remember the exact cost but it was around £80, which even today I think is good value. What made it better value was the free best friend number. This means you can make unlimited call to one UK landline telephone number and it won't cost you anything. The only condition of purchase was that you had credit your phone with £15 every 12 weeks. Of course what I forgot in my mobile buying frenzy is that Cellnet = BT, and having had numerous problems with BT at work & home (to numerous to mention here) I should have known to stay well clear. As I say I bought a Philips C12 handset. It's not the funkiest looking thing being back and not that slim-line but, it's has easy to follow menu's & is simple to use. It must be easy to use as my technophobe mother whom has the same model as me can even send a text message! At first I was quite happy, the top-up procedure worked (or so I thought), the signal was in most area's pretty strong, even in the back of beyond where I work & the call's sounded crystal clear. However..... The major problem with this network is it's abysmal customer service. For starters BT charge you for any calls made to their customer service department (about 15p per minute) when 99% of the time you are ringing to complain about their service!! My major problems have arisen from topping-up my mobile phone up. As I mentioned at the start of this review my budget is limited however I do make sure I top up £10 every month, which, means I top up £15 over the minimum rate. On 6 occasions (5 within the last year) I have suddenly gone to make a call on my phone only to hear the message "Your phone has been barred as you have not topped up sufficient funds within the set period". A message that made me feel like a 2n
d class citizen. This leaves you not being able to make any calls including most worryingly I think being able to dial 999. The only number you can phone is - BT Customer Services. When you eventually get through which can be as long as 20 minutes (£3 call time) you are greeted with BT's usual inefficient team, whom I find surly, rude and do not seem to know the meaning of the word 'Sorry'. On every occasion my phone has been barred it has been a 'computer error' Cellnet's end. End of story? Afraid not. Each time it has taken Cellnet 2 DAYS to lift the call barring from my phone. Even when I point out that it's their fault I get the response 'Nothing we can do about it'. Frustrating beyond belief. With BT's appalling service I'm amazed that they are still in business. They certainly don't deserve to be. MORAL OF THIS STORY ~ USE A DIFFERENT PROVIDER!!!!
Pay and go wild tariff is absolutely amazing! This tariff offers so much. With Bt changing to O2 all the packages for paymonthly and pay and go have changed. They are much better in other words. Just look at the call charges for this package: Free calltime: £5 when you join Calls free: 50 mins any network and 50 sms Standard calls: 25p first 3 mins then 5p afters weekdays and 25p for the first three mins then 2p afters Calls to other o2 phones: same as standard calls Other mobiles: 40p Voicemail: 10p Wap:10p SMS: 10p All this for just £10 a month through direct debit. So if you think about it, its much cheaper to go on pay and go than starting a new contract. To start a new contract means u have to pay for the phone then you have to pay £15 a months cos that?s the cheapest tariff and u only get 30mins of calltime a month. But with pay and go wild u get 50mins and 50 sms meaning u can call any network any time for a price of £10 which is so much cheaper. So really the amount u save on the line rental can go towards buying a new phone every year instead of a upgrade. Bad thing is that u have to be over 18 to use this tariff as you will need to set up a credit card to be billed. But u can use your parents or other members of family who are 18 or over. You will be mad to start a new contract!
BT Cellnet is changing its name to O2 and is launching a Pay and Go tariff called Wild. This tariff bridges the gap between contract and pay as you go. For £10 a month (paid by direct debit) you get 50 text messsages and 50 inclusive minutes that can be used anytime and to any network. Call charges are similar to the Pay and Go Talkalot tariff. That's 25p per minute for the first three minutes anytime and then 5p per minute on weekdays and 2p per minute on weekends to landline and BT Cellnet mobiles. Other networks are charged at 40p per minute anytime. O2 state these inclusive minutes and text messages are worth up to £25 which is true – if those fifty minutes are used to call another mobile network. But it's not so clear-cut! The first fifty minutes of calls you make and first fifty texts you send at the start of the month are paid for in advance and run on a calendar month basis, so to make the best of it you should use those inclusive fifty minutes by calling another network on the first day of each month. I know I shouldn't really complain because this is how all networks apportion free or inclusive minutes but consider this: the first day of the month falls on a weekend and you want to call a landline or a BT Cellnet mobile. You could use your first fifty minutes like this. At the normal rates a fifty-minute call on a weekend to a BT mobile or landline would cost £1.69 if I've done my sums correctly. (First three minutes at 25p each the remaining 47 at 2p each.) Add on 50 texts which is £5 and you haven't even got £7 worth of calls and text messages which you have paid £10 for in advance!! Bear in mind however that this is a worst case scenario. If O2 really wanted to make waves then those 50 minutes should be to other networks only so calls made to BT mobiles and landlines don't use up inclusive minutes, but that's asking too much I gu
ess. Or we should get £10 worth of calls, not 50 minutes. If you are interested you have to sign up for a minimum of three months and O2 reserve the right to run a credit check. You can increase the monthly direct debit amount up to £40 with the excess topping up your credit balance automatically every month. You also lose the option to have a free number of WAP minutes for a small amount as available on the other BT/O2 Pay and Go tariffs. As for me I think I'm going to stick with Pay and Go Talkalot. I have relatively cheap calls to other networks on my Orange contract so I only use my BT Cellnet line to call BT Cellnet phones. It is recommended if you know you can rigorously ensure you call another network to make sure you get your money's worth at the start of the month.
My wife and I have had mobile phones for several years now (vodaphone...Nokia). We decided to buy my mother-in-law a mobile phone for xmas. She is over 65 and goes out quite often at night (bingo etc) and we were worried in case she ever go stuck or broke down. After a bit of research I came across the BTCellnet "phone for life" offer. It looked to good to be true. It was. I bought it from the Link on a shopping trip to blue water (our local ships were sold out). It cost me £199 up front but for that I got no monthly charges for life and a choice of four plans. It was sold as a fuss free kit. Simply take home, charge it up and register it over a normal phone line. In the box was a long form and a guide card which said that you should fill in the form prior to making the call because they would be asking the same questions over the phone and it would save time if you had prepared all the answers. I studiously did this. On making the call, the first thing i was asked for was the reference no of the shop and the ref no of the assistant who had served me. I said I had no idea...and they basically said F**k off then. I asked to speak to the supervisor. I explaided where I had bought it and that it wasn't the shop round the corner. Still no dice. I was by now being treated as a shop lifter. Apparently I should have been given these details at the time of purchase although there was not a single hint or piece of advice in or on the box to this effect. It seems folk buy pay as you go phones ard were trying to register on this scheme. After much hunting I found the Visa bill which had the shops id number on it. It was registered. 2 hours later it still was not working. Another call...they had forgotten to activate it. An hour later it was working. A month later, the statement arrives. It has been put on completely the wrong plan!!! Another call to BTCellnet. They still do not believe that I have bought a free for life phone
(or have no intention of letting you actually have what it says on the box). I send a fax copy of my reciept. They phone back and promise to sort it out. Now things really to start to go wrong. I get a note saying that my completed form (which is an agreement to the various terms and conditions as well as a direct debit mandate) apparently has not arrived and will I fill in another direct debit mandate. As we were just starting the Christmas break at this point, I expected that it had just been delayed. Just after the new year, my mother in law gets a phonecall from BTCellnet asking her not to use the phone as the previous bill has not been paid (the bill with the wrong tarriff and a monthly subscription charge...which was suppose to have been refunded). Begining to smell a rat I read the small print. It says that my entitlement to the free for life package is removed if I switch tarrifs. So I wrote to BTCellnet asking them to confirm in writing that they have corrected their initial error, that the charges made have been refunded and that my entitlement to the free for life package has not been compromised in any way. I also asked if the agreement had turned up now. I get totally useless, preworded letters which go nowhere near answering my questions. They clearly do not wish to put anything significant in writing. They stop answering letters at all. They barr the phone without any warning. I wrote to the company secretary of BTCellnet (recorded delivery) some 3 weeks ago and have not got any response, not even an acknowledgement. Next step is Oftel. Anyone can make a mistake...but this is systematic incompetence. It rather looks like they don't want folk to actually get this package.


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Hinch proud of process behind Street trade
SAN DIEGO -- Assistant general manager A.J. Hinch didn't even need a moment to deliberate on Saturday when asked to pick the most difficult of his professional pursuits -- getting his first big league hit, winning his first Major League game as a manager or pulling off his first trade.
"Oh, the trade, by far," Hinch told MLB.com, with a smile on his face. "With the hit [in 1998], at least I could at least blame myself for it taking so long. The first win as a manager [in 2009], it was very nerve-wracking, but it's somewhat out of your control.
"With the trade, there are so many moving parts, and you're trying to hit a lot of different check marks."
Hinch certainly felt as though the organization accounted very well for itself after trading All-Star closer Huston Street to the Angels on Friday night for four Minor League players.
Hinch, who is presiding over the day-to-day operations of the big league roster following the dismissal of GM Josh Byrnes on June 22, was ultimately the one who made the final call on the six-player trade with the Angels, which had Street as the centerpiece.
Hinch had plenty of assistance, as current assistant GMs Fred Uhlman Jr. and Josh Stein, and senior vice president of baseball operations Omar Minaya chimed in. Professional scouts contributed reports on the four players -- infielders Taylor Lindsey and Jose Rondon, and pitchers R.J. Alvarez and Elliot Morris.
Hinch's relationship with Angels GM Jerry Dipoto might well have made for a pretty easy transaction as well, as the two worked together with the D-backs from 2005 to 2010. Dipoto was the director of scouting and player development while Hinch held several front-office posts, eventually ascending to manager in 2009 and 2010.
In the end, though, you had two individuals motivated to get something done.
"Jerry and I spent a lot of time on the phone, brainstorming about what they were after and what we were after. Slowly but surely, we got to the point where we were both meeting each other's goals," Hinch said. "His goal was to add Huston Street. Ours was to extract talent. It expanded from there, and the next thing you know, it's a four-for-two [deal].
"Once you get down to the finish line, relationships matter. We were both really being direct with the other in terms of communications and what we were trying to accomplish."
Even though Hinch and Dipoto had talked for well over a week about a potential trade, if you would have told Hinch on Friday morning that by the time he drove home after the game that a deal would have been done, well ...
"I've kind of learned in my time in baseball to expect the unexpected," he said. "You never know. At this time of year, with the state of how things are going, this being trading season, anything can happen.
"We had specific criteria we felt like we were going to need to trade a talent like Huston Street, and we accomplished that. I have a lot of pride in our process in how we're doing it. At the end of the day, if I can finish the day saying we acted in the best interest of the organization and felt like we did what was best for the organization moving forward in its current state, then I can sleep well at night."
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. Will Laws is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Product Certification
Cocoa Program
Cocoa farmers are often forced to sell their harvest to middlemen who rig scales or misrepresent prices, and media reports of child slavery show the stark contrast between the delicious treat and the difficult conditions of the people who produce it. Fair Trade certification ensures that farmers receive a fair price, allows farmers to invest in techniques that bring out the flavors of the region, and strictly prohibits slave and child labor.
How to Import Fair Trade Cocoa
- Sign a Fair Trade USA certification and licensing agreement.
- Pay Fair Trade USA an annual importer fee of $500.
- Purchase Fair Trade Certified cocoa from Fair Trade cooperatives, producer groups or exporters certified by FLO-Cert. Sell Fair Trade Certified cocoa to other Fair Trade registered traders and operators.
- Pay at least the Fair Trade minimum price and the designated Fair Trade premium to the certified cooperative--see the Pricing Database.
- Submit quarterly reports to Fair Trade USA on Fair Trade Certified imports and sales. Undergo, and comply with, regular desk audits and on-site audits.
Manufacturers and Brands
How to Sell Fair Trade Cocoa
- Sign a Fair Trade USA certification and licensing agreement.
- Purchase Fair Trade Certified cocoa from a registered importer or manufacturer.
- Submit a product profile application for each product to be labeled.
- Submit all packaging, sales and marketing material carrying the Fair Trade Certified logo to Fair Trade USA for approval.
- Submit quarterly reports on Fair Trade Certified cocoa purchases and product sales. Undergo, and comply with, regular desk audits and on-site audits.
- Brands pay a fee based on quarterly sales of labeled Fair Trade Certified products.
- Please ask about our program for small-scale partners, as lower fees and reporting requirements apply.
- Please note: For composite products with more than one ingredient, all ingredients that can be Fair Trade Certified should be Fair Trade Certified. For example, in a chocolate bar, the cane sugar, cocoa and vanilla should all be sourced from Fair Trade Certified producers. Processed formats and byproducts may also be eligible for certification. For example, if a cosmetic product contains cocoa butter from Fair Trade Certified producers, the cosmetic may be eligible for Fair Trade labeling.


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History tends to repeat itself, which means there's a good chance you'll get run over by another war elephant. Admire what history has taught us thus far with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
- $29 for admission for up to four (up to $64 value)
- $16 for admission for two (up to $32 value)
USS Hornet Museum
Standing sentinel after clocking significant time in World War II and assisting with the recovery of Apollo 11 and 12 space-shuttle crews, the USS Hornet now serves as an anchored museum where naval enthusiasts and curious citizens can wander her decks to gain insight into her past military duties on the high seas. The aircraft carrier is comprised of four levels of historical eye-candy, mixing curated exhibits with actual ship quarters such as the captain's bridge and in-port cabins. Visitors roam the ship during self-guided tours, which are often injected with wisdom from available docents or chatty seagulls. Sites include the island and navigation bridge, where the helmsman directed the ship and where the admiral conducted operations with his task force, as well as the hangar deck, with access to the ship's panoramic fantail view of San Francisco.


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My sith will follow the code of the jedi. He is not a sith because he lusts for power or material objects but for knowledge. He believes that the force should be fully used and not limited by the laws of "man" (I use this in a broad term, not humans :P). He does not believe that the killing of innocents will bring him anything and while he follows the ways of the jedi, he does not believe that they do what is best for all.
I actually think it'll be more fun to play a good sith. Being evil is easy as you can just keep killing people and wracking up the dark side points like M&Ms. If you've ever played KotOR you'll know how hard it can be at times to pick the "good" answer. Remember the peasent in KotOR 2 when you first enter nar Shadda?


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Whether you are field packing, using a small open-air shed or running multiple lines in a high-tech facility, the challenges of traceability labeling are worth conquering, according to produce industry leaders.
A recent case history documented a strawberry packer who saw quality claims drop so much that the cost of implementing of Produce Traceability Initiative labeling was completely offset, said Ed Treacy, vice president of supply chain efficiencies for the Produce Marketing Association.
In an educational video on the PMA website, Treacy discusses several companies' experiences and the unanticipated benefits they discovered when implementing PTI labeling at the point of packing.
The addition of traceability labels at the strawberry operation allowed the company to track which of three picking crews packed which fruit.
"They posted the results daily on which picking crew had what percentage of rejects from their customers," Treacy says in the video.
"They never disciplined the employees, but what they found was … the crews started getting competitive with each other and they brought the total (quality) claims down from around 5% to less than 1%. That gain of 4% paid for their entire cost of PTI implementation."
Smaller growers' concerns
Traceability at the packing level can be tricky, though, said Todd Baggett, chief executive officer of technology provider RedLine Solutions, Santa Clara, Calif., during a recent Web seminar aimed at smaller packing operations.
Baggett said smaller packers with volumes of 2,000 to 3,000 cartons a day or less often express concerns that PTI compliance would be too complicated or too expensive for them.
He cited examples of listeria and salmonella outbreaks linked to small cantaloupe growing-packing operations last year and this year as examples of why traceability is vital.
Baggett said it is crucial for packers to use lot numbers that are date specific, if a lot takes more than one day to pack.
One packer attending the online seminar questioned the necessity of the specific pack date if the commodity is from a single lot. Baggett said there are so many variables in packing operations, such as wash water testing and changing, that date-specific information can be invaluable during inspections, audits or recalls.
Treacy said companies have documented reductions in over- and under-selling as well as reductions in shrink because delivery scheduled can be based on when a commodity was packed rather than when a truck showed up at a dock.


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Lacey Terwilliger's shock and humiliation over her husband's philandering prompt her to add some bonus material to Mike's company newsletter: stunning Technicolor descriptions of the special brand of "administrative support" his receptionist gives him. The detailed mass e-mail to Mike's family, friends, and clients blows up in her face, and before one can say "instant urban legend", Lacey has become the pariah of her small Kentucky town, a media punch line, and the defendant in Mike's defamation lawsuit.
Her seemingly perfect life up in flames, Lacey retreats to her family's lakeside cabin, only to encounter an aggravating neighbor named Monroe. A hunky crime novelist with a low tolerance for drama, Monroe is not thrilled about a newly divorced woman moving in next door. But with time, beer, and a screen door to the nose, a cautious friendship develops into something infinitely more satisfying.
Lacey has to make a decision about her long-term living arrangements, though. Should she take a job writing caustic divorce newsletters for paying clients, or move on with her own life, pursuing more literary aspirations? Can she find happiness with a man who tells her what he thinks and not what she wants to hear? And will she ever be able to resist saying one... last... thing?
©2010 Molly Harper White (P)2010 Audible, Inc
"Harper brings her trademark humor and biting social comedy to this hilarious tale of heartbreak and romance, a novel that should be on the summer reading list of every woman who has been wronged." (Booklist)
Many say I am easily entertained because I have given many 5star ratings, but I KNOW what I like, have my favorites, and choose accordingly.
"For me this was such a HOOT!!!"
Molly Harper is the absolute QUEEN of hilarious snark!!!! Her whit is one I can totally relate too and I LOVE the narrator, Amanda Ronconi does a PERFECT interpretation of Ms. Harper's whit. In my humble opinion, there is not a better reader for Ms. Harper's books. Ms. Ronconi has her sense of humor down to a tee. This is a funny and enjoyable story about a very serious subject, DIVORCE. This is a story where the main character, Lacey ends up putting her foot (feet) in her mouth right up to her fingers, leaving only enough space to put said fingers to good use announcing her husbands affair and their pending divorce, to her husbands family, friends and his clients, when she puts her writing skills to use writing in the Accounting firms monthly newsletter (that her husband, Mike had put her in charge of ) as her platform for the big announcement.
Still snarky, but not all fun and games for Lacey who is forced to grow up and face some of the biggest decisions of her life. I love the character growth and the "there is LIFE after divorce" message that I got out of this book.
I am a big fan of all 4 (so far and hoping for more) books that Ms. Harper has written. Give her a listen and if this type of book is not your "cup of tea", try her Paranormal Vamp/Werewolf stories from her previous books, "Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs", "Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men" and "Nice Girls Don't Live Forever". If nothing else.....give the sample a listen.......I was HOOKED after the first snippet!!!!
BRAVO again Ms. Harper. I am and will remain a big fan of you snarky sense of humor!!!!
"OMG this is freaking hilarious!!!"
Ok, I'm not one for liking romantic books, especially those for adults, but this one is so laugh-your-butt-off-funny!!! I listened to it at work and on several occasions I had to stop what I was doing because I was laughing so hard that I had tears streaming down my face and I just wanted to share with the girls around me! I honestly though that I would not like this book just from reading the summary alone, but gave it a chance after reading what others had to say and I'm SOOOO glad I took a chance on it. And I'll be listening to more of Molly Harper's books!
"Great Book!"
This book is everything you could possibly want in a romantic, light audio book. I really enjoyed it and was sorry to see it end. It definitely kept me entertained.
"Took a chance..."
With no prior knowledge of this author or narrator, the story sounded like it could be interesting, I was hoping it didn't wallow in self pity. Well, there were times I laughed hard enough to get the hiccups. A few times I was wheezing and speechless. Some characters were a bit short on, well, character. But it was very funny, the way things are when they hit so near the mark. If you want a Summer Read, even in the depths of winter, get this one!
"Entertainment with attitude...."
I have no idea how a different narrator could have pulled this book off as well Ms Ronconi. She was perfection. This story was so fun!
"Laugh out loud funny!!"
This book make me laugh so much that I know people that didn't know I was listening to an audiobook probably think I am crazy. I keep books on my iPhone and listen when working out so I know all the folks at the gym think I'm a loon. However, I don't care because I haven't gotten a laugh like this in a long time. I don't think this would be good for a guy but if you are female, and particularly one that is recently divorced you will love this (although I am happily married and I loved it.)
A lot of fun with a little romance and light sex mixed in. I really enjoyed.
When I clean, drive or exercise I listen to romance. The steamier the better but it must have a great story as well!
"Sexy Entertaining and so so Funny!"
I love Molly Harper's books she is always so entertaining in a humorous and quirky way! This book did not let me down. I laughed so hard as the main girl explained all of the terrible things she wanted to do to her cheating husband! It was not malicious or some crazy ex-wife story, she was able to vent her frustrations in a way that I think everyone can relate to. Definitely one I will listen to again and again!
I am a passionate devourer of chocolate and books. I also listen to audiobooks and drink chocolate. When I die, I don't want to be embalmed!
"Very funny book!"
This was a great story! I listened to this with my husband. When the story ended he said "Now that's a good book!" This is a story about a married woman who finds out her husband is cheating on her and what she does about it! I think she was definitely trying to prove the pen is mightier than the sword when she sent her revenge letter out to her husband's mailing list. This book contains lots of that snarky humor I have come to enjoy with the Molly Harper books.
"Sharp and Funny!"
Not my favorite subject matter but the witty character interaction makes it worth the listen. Loved her brother and his friends.
Listen mostly to urban fantasy and suspense/thrillers but also enjoy mysteries, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, adventure, classic, modern, spiritual or general literature. And I always like a bit of romance in any of my stories.
"Never thought divorce would be so funny"
Having just finished an intense read I was looking for something light. Amanda Ronconi is an amazing reader and so on a whim I clicked on her name to see what else she performed. When I spotted this one I remembered the reviews saying how funny it was. Even better it was already in my library so I started it immediately. Am I glad I did. I found myself laughing out loud more times than not. If you want something fun this is your book.
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Music Professor Heads State Concert Band Festival
Published on Wed, March 20, 2013
Marywood's David Romines, D.M.A., assistant professor of music education, recently served as the lead evaluator for the Colorado Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Festival. The goal of the event was to provide guidance to Colorado's band directors for continued program improvements.
"It was a grueling five days, but the evaluation team was pleased to be a part of this annual initiative," Romines explained. "The critical assessments provided by this event are leading to tremendous musical advances and support for instrumental music programs. The five host bands' rehearsal and performance facilities were amazing."
More than 80 concert bands from every region of Colorado performed for five days in five cities. The groups received written and recorded assessments from a nationally-recognized team of adjudicator/clinicians that included Dr. Scott Jones (The Ohio State University) and Dr. Christopher Nichols (Colorado State University).


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GOSHEN >> In order to help get a handle on the town's roadways, Goshen's Board of Selectmen could approve the purchase of road management software.
The board heard from David Battista of Lenard Engineering at their Tuesday night meeting, who was working on a proposal to set up a software package to help track the health of Goshen's roads. Initiated under the previous Board of Selectmen, Battista said the project has been progressing in spurts, but Tuesday night's meeting marked a revival of the proposed purchase.
"There were some twists and turns when they turned the process off," said Battista. "It's back on again now."
Battista's role in the project is purely advisory for now, as the final decision will be up to the Board of Selectmen. Once the board decides on a package -- which did not happen at Tuesday night's meeting -- Battista said "they'll buy some software and turn me loose to set it up for them."
However, the main question revolves around fiscal responsibility. Battista said that the board could decide to not buy any software if their existing plan would be the most prudent option.
"Does it make financial sense to spend money planning pavement projects going forward," said Battista, "or does it make sense to keep doing what they've been doing for the past five to 10 years?"
Part of the reason for the proposal's return is Goshen's initiation of a road maintenance plan. One of the documents distributed to the board is a graph of how road conditions can deteriorate over time, judged against the PASER, or Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating, system. This system grades roads on a scale from 1 to 10, with higher numbers indicating better conditions. Novi, Mich. uses this system, conducting surveys every three years as of 2010. The city switched to surveying one-third of its roads every year on a rotation after initially conducting surveys every four years.
"The City of Novi has recognized the benefits of performing regular pavement condition surveys to evaluate the existing pavement conditions and to allocate maintenance and construction funds," states Novi's website explaining the PASER system.
Road conditions deteriorate due to time and use, and Battista's graph charts the estimated decline in road conditions over a 30-year span, separated by class. According to his chart, Class A roads start at a 10 and drop gradually to a 5.4 in 14 years and 3.8 in 22 years without maintenance. Class B and Class C roads follow similar curves, with Class C roads starting at 8 and bottoming out at 1 after 25 years.
The chart also includes an estimated cost for up to 10 years of backlogged maintenance. If Goshen does nothing in terms of maintenance and rehabilitation for 10 years, what would have been a roughly $5 million backlog will jump to over $22 million, emphasizing the importance of preventative maintenance. Nearby, Winsted's lack of preventative road maintenance was one of the reasons that former public works director James Rotondo resigned. Citing the lack of commitment to keep up its infrastructure, as well as insufficient compensation, Rotondo left Winsted in March to accept a position with the town of New Milford.
Subsequently, Battista emphasized the importance and economic efficiency of mapping out its roads in need of maintenance and reconstruction. One of the potential software packages would cost $12,400 per year, spreading the cost over the five-year lifespan of the program, and even though Battista said "what I don't know is if there's a cliff in there somewhere," in terms of long-term support, the five-year expenditure would still pay itself off in savings to the town.
"Intuitively, I would sense that we could beat that cost in savings," said Battista, adding that "2.25 percent is not a lot of money."
Battista recommended Roadsoft, which would cost $6,000 up-front and $1,500 per year in support. The program already dovetails with their existing pavement management system, and Roadsoft includes several wrinkles that took Battista aback in a demonstration. Battista, who is the principal engineer for Lenard, said that "another thing that I saw that surprised me is that this particular software adjusts our deterioration curve predictions."
"As you rate the roads, it'll shift the curve," said Battista. "I think that's extremely important."
Regardless of what system the Board of Selectmen chooses, if it picks one at all, Battista said that the real savings would be seen in the future, when the program can align its predictions to the state of Goshen's roads. As Battista pointed out to the board, "it's a rolling plan that would change every couple of years."
"As I see it, the first couple of years has a pretty serious plan of action ahead of you," said Battista. "As you get into Year Five, Seven, and 10, you'll be saying 'Okay, we need to be spending X amount of dollars in general, and 70 percent of that needs to be in preventative maintenance and 30 percent in total reconstruction.'"
Reach Jason Siedzik at (860) 489-3121, ext. 321 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCjsiedzik.


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Not new to internet forums, just this one. Glad to be able to talk Pacers because I don't hear about them here in Kentucky.
Is it just me or am I reading through threads backwards? Like I'm seeing newer posts firsts. It's kinda annoying. Did I hit something or is it just the site?


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Twitter is trying to assure that it doesn't repeat the mistakes of rival social media company Facebook ( FB), which took 15 months to catch up to what proved to be an overinflated float price. Even as the market -- and its own investors -- clamor for the next "IPO of the year," the micro-blogging platform is lining up mega revenue streams to complement its billion-dollar ad business. This could have Twitter invading the space of live events promoters and app store operators like Apple Inc. and Google Inc., say those familiar with the company's plans. The company has held off on decision-making regarding its initial public offering, sources said, in part because of the unknown trajectory of public markets for the rest of the year. Indeed, there's a lot to be concerned about, from the central bank pulling back from asset purchases to a possible strike on Syria, plus the next round of Washington hyperbole concerning the U.S.'s deficit limit. At least one investor, however, believes the time is right. "They could do it very quickly this fall," this shareholder said, adding, "I would go now, rather than in 2014." The shareholder, who put the company's market capitalization at about $12 billion, suggested it would rise, but not past $15 billion, by the time it debuts on public markets. That is a substantial contrast to Facebook, which saw eager institutional investors push an oversubscribed offering into a $100 billion market cap leading up to its IPO. An investor in the company said Twitter could very easily raise a fresh round of capital for a longer stay as a private entity, but that few feel this is the optimal path. The company has ramped up its revenue and is expected to exceed $1 billion in advertising revenue, a source said, but Twitter's true potential may lie in yet-undeveloped verticals. News on Tuesday of the hiring of former Ticketmaster Entertainment CEO Nathan Hubbard signaled Twitter's intent to move from live commentary to live events. Though there are incumbents in the sector -- such as Live Nation Entertainment -- they have little presence on social and mobile platforms.
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From Lindsay Jones of USA Today:
Rookie practice squad WR Tarvarres King cleaned out his locker. Think he's getting signed elsewhere.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) October 14, 2013
Ijust asked Tavarres King if he was going to Green Bay. "How do you know that?" Then he ducked into the bathroom. So, we'll see.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) October 14, 2013
King is a rookie that's currently on the Denver Broncos practice squad.
He was a deep threat at Georgia, catching 42 passes for 950 yards as senior, an average of 22.6 yards per catch. He also had nine touchdowns.
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CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Cleanup continues as remainder of a second dam comes down in Cuyahoga Falls.
The sounds of pneumatic hammers echo through downtown Cuyahoga Falls as crews work to remove the second of two low-head dams left from the city's industrial past. Water levels of the Cuyahoga River are down somwhere over 15 feet, uncovering a hundred years of shoreline, trash and industrial debris.
The first dam, near the Sheraton Hotel, was removed a few weeks ago. The work on the powerhouse dam to the North is around 80 percent finished. The city has warned people about getting on the newly uncovered shoreline or in the river itself, due to unstable banks and tons of industrial debris, including some unknown liquids that are oozing from the banks.
The river is now flowing as it was more than a hundred years ago. If you'd like to see the river, there is an observation area under the Portage Trail bridge in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, and Riverfront Park just off state Route 8 is open to the public. The river itself remains closed to canoe and kayak traffic until further notice. Water levels will rise as more water is released from reserviors upstream.
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discspeed wrote:Wyno wrote:Mike, do you know/could you say if MVP are considering more understable discs? I would be really interested in out-of-the-box understable midranges (and drivers) with MVPs consistency, durability and gyro effect...
Yes they are. When I met with them at the factory last month we talked about this...Filling out their line with new molds is among their most urgent of priorities currently, including understable ones.
This is really good news.
Also, thirding the Anode. Specifically the Neutrons.


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Three Names to Watch
Each weekend I try to compile a list of 10-15 names that may not be discussed quite as much or perhaps have fallen out of favor or even just off my personal radar screen. There were a few speculative and aggressive names that popped up and may be worth a look later today, along with some short names. But most traders tend to lean toward the long side of trading, so I feel it best to start there.
First up is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) or as Mr. Byrne affectionately calls it, "Rat Burrito." Of course, that has nothing to do with their actual ingredients, but more with the valuations and trading patterns we saw in the past. Valuation has come down quite a bit as earnings continue to increase as price is off around 33% from the May 2012 highs. Still, this one isn't cheap. But CMG certainly has plenty of room here for international expansion. Valuation aside, the technical picture here is very interesting. CMG seems set up for a big move here in the very near term as this wedge pattern nears culmination. Earnings are due out in the first week of February with the $300 straddle pricing in about a $30 move while this wedge pattern, earnings aside, looks to signal a move of $20-25 possibly BEFORE earnings. I am really considering the Feb. 15 $300 straddles right here. I suppose I could sell the Jan. 18 $280 put/$320 call strangle against it, but in my view the $1.20 net credit is not worth it. If CMG closes over $306, then the upside looks very, very attractive. The stock looks like it has pretty good support around $275-280, but I would get nervous as a long below those levels. Still, CMG can be a pre-earnings short on a close beneath this current wedge pattern. I would rather play the long side breakout if it occurs, as I believe there to be more upside there....301 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Horseback Riding
Costa Rica
Join the Costa Rican Cowboys!
Horseback Riding Costa Rica......What could be more perfect that enjoying the beautiful back country areas of Monteverde by horseback. Well away from the tourists areas, this is your chance to quietly visit the Monteverde countryside.
There are a variety of horse riding options in Monteverde, for beginners and more experienced riders. We can also organise horse rides in Arenal Volcano and other beautiful parts of Costa Rica. Want to learn about the various horse parades (topes) and horse games? Click here.
Horse Trek Monteverde (owners Marvin Anchia and Janet Ellis) have a great reputation in Monteverde for their love and care of their well trained horses. You can also go to their site on www.horsetrekmonteverde.com
Horseback riding tours vary from 2.5 to 6 hours. Horse Trek Monteverde Costa Rica also offers an 8 Day horse riding vacation! A unique way of seeing the countryside, whilst enjoying the area's famous attractions.
- Baby Horse in the House!
- Mare and Foal
- San Luis Waterfall
- Training Young Horse, Fantasma (part 1)
- Training Young Horse, Fantasma (part 2)
- Dancing Horse in Monteverde
- Laying Down a Horse in Monteverde
Price from:
$ 49
and Farm View Horseback Ride
Where: Monteverde
When: 8:00am,9:00am,10:00am,11:00am,12.00pm,1:00pm,2.00,2.45pm
Duration: approx 2.5 hours plus transport time
Wonderful horseback rides with Horse Trek Monteverde. Enjoy a 2.5 hour Mountain and Farm View- Riding in Monteverde Costa Rica is fun!
Price from:
$ 62
3 Hour Campesino Trails and Gulf Views
Horseback Ride Costa Rica
Where: Monteverde
When: 8.30am,9.30am,10.30am,11.30am,12.30pm
Duration: approx 3 hours plus transport time
3 hour horseback ride in the mountains of Monteverde, away from the main tourist areas and from the cars. Costa Rica horseback riding is a lot of fun,
Price from:
$ 65
Horseback Ride Costa Rica
In the Clouds
Where: Monteverde
When: 7:00am,7.30am,8:00am,8.30am,9:00am,9.30am,10:00am,10.30am,11:00am,11.30am,12.30pm,1:00pm
Duration: approx 4 hours plus transport time
Horseback Ride Costa Rica. Beautiful 4 hour ride in Monteverde Costa Rica. Cross the Continental Divide -see stunning views with Horse Trek Monteverde
Price from:
$ 85
Costa Rica Horse Tours.
All Day Cowboy Ride Costa Rica
Where: Monteverde
When: 7:30am,8.00am
Duration: approx 6 hours plus transport time
Costa Rica Horse Tours. All Day Cowboy Ride with Horse Trek Monteverde. Great adventure on horse back, great views, well-loved horses!
Price from:
$ 120
Costa Rica Horseback Riding
Waterfall and Hiking Tour
Where: Monteverde
When: 8.00am
Duration: approx 7 hours plus transport time
Costa Rica horseback riding & hiking combo tour to Eden Falls a secret waterfall, in a magical primary & secondary cloud forest in Monteverde
Price from:
$ 399
3 Day Horse Ride
Monteverde Costa Rica
Where: Monteverde and Arenal
When: 1.00pm
3 Day Horse Ride. Horseback Riding with Horse Trek Monteverde in Costa Rica. Well-loved horses, beautiful routes and a lot of fun!
8 Day Horseback Riding Vacation Costa Rica
Horseback Vacation in Costa Rica. 8 days exploring Monteverde & Guanacaste. Cloud forests, waterfalls, local farms, wildlife, volcanoes & hot springs
Price from:
$ 268
2 Day Horseback Ride
Costa Rica
Where: Monteverde
When: 2.30pm
2 Day Horseback Ride in Costa Rica. Have fun discovering Monteverde by horseback. Ride through beautiful countryside on excellent horses.
Price from:
$ 85
Horseback Riding Monteverde to Arenal
(by Land, Horse and Boat)
When: 7.45am
Duration: approx 5.5 hours
Horseback Ride from Monteverde to Arenal Volcano. Turn a transport day into an adventure! Safe trails and good horses. Horseback riding in Costa Rica
Photos of Horses in Costa Rica. Monteverde and Places. Horses of Horse Trek Monteverde and other stables
The Horses of Horse Trek Monteverde
Horse Trek Monteverde offers a number of horseback tours in the zone. The horse rides are suitable for any level of experience from short to long rides. A short ride of 2.5 hours is available as well as one day tours such as the All Day Cowboy Ride. Plus a 2 day Horseback Riding Package which includes a local ride in Monteverde, an overnight stay followed by a ride to Arenal Volcano (using another company).
Horseback Riding Vacations and Horse Riding Holidays in Costa Rica:
3 day Horseback Riding Package 'Costa Rica Discovery Tour' (Monteverde and Arenal Volcano). Explore the beautiful areas on Monteverde; stay two nights in a local lodge and the next day ride to Arenal Volcano. Beach extensions can be arranged.
8 day Costa Rica Horseback Riding Vacation ' Trails of the Campesinos' >Visit the beautiful areas on Monteverde and Arenal Volcano and parts of Guanacaste and follow the trails of the Campesinos. See rains forests, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, rivers and volcanoes plus lots of wildlife. This tour has got it all! Beach extensions can be arranged for that long dreamt for gallop on the beach.
Excellent horses has given Horse Trek a wonderful reputation for quality horseback riding in Costa Rica. Safety and horse care is a priority!Helmets are provided for all riders.
Horse Care!
Many people are skeptical about riding horses in Costa Rica due in part to negative press on the subject, not all of it unfounded. The reason to be weary is that some people only see short-term profit and to them a horse is just a means to make money.This practice by some has given a bad reputation to the horse industry of Costa Rica. Now that you have been forewarned this does not mean you should not go for a tour on your vacation!
There are many responsible horseback tour operators in Monteverde, Arenal and Costa Rica. Some of the ways you can decide if a company iscaring properly for it's horses as well as its customers is to ask a lot of questions such as below!
Are the horses regularly wormed and given tick medicine?
Is there any method of rotating the horses so they are not overworked?
How is the condition of the tack and are the horses shoed?
Are you offered horses to your level of experience - does anyone even ask?
In the last few years many companies have improved the condition of the horses and quality of their tours.
The horses used by Horse Trek Monteverde are mainlya mix of Quarter Horse /Paso Fino/Criollo- breeds we find very suitable to the trails of this area. They are a good size and solidly built.
The saddles used in Costa Rica are an adaptation of a western variety. There are lighter than normal western. There is often a good size pommel.
Horses in Costa Rica videos:
- Baby Horse in the House!
- Mare and Foal
- San Luis Waterfall
- Training Young Horse, Fantasma (part 1)
- Training Young Horse, Fantasma (part 2)
- Dancing Horse in Monteverde
- Laying Down a Horse in Monteverde
Horseback Riding Costa Rica Videos
San Luis Waterfall Monteverde's 100mts Falls
Marvin Training a Young Horse, Fantasma, in Monteverde Part 1
Marvin Training a Young Horse, Fantasma, in Monteverde Part 2
Dancing Horse Monteverde - Marvin with Gladiator
Laying Down a Horse in Monteverde - Marvin with Gladiator
Some Feedback from Customers:
Horse Riding Costa Rica Feedback!
Thank you for a very wonderful trip with great organisation and company. Couple of pictures you might want to use. Costa Rica is a wonderful place, just a pity that it is so far from Scotland.
>>Sara Davis and Mike Simm>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------->>Hi Janet..Our family returned home on January 4th..We loved Costa Rica..but I must admit we are tired from the constant running, and all the activities. Monte Verde was one of our favorite places. The people of your area are so welcoming and friendly. I wish we would have had more time to spend there. The horse trip went well. The horses were well matched to each of us. The scenery along the ride was gorgeous, and our guide (I forgot his name) was very helpful and kind.>>Thanks again for your help..>Kathy Gazin
Janet et al,>>Mia and I had a great time in Costarica. We need to come back and spend more time in Monte verde, possibly ride to the waterfall.>>Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for everything as everything we booked through went incredibly smoothly. We have been back home now for less than a week and already we've been hit with two pretty good sized snow falls!
>Missing CR. ; ~ (
>>Thanks again. Hopefully we will be able to return sametime next year.


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[mp3com-artist]Adele[/mp3com-artist] talks about her latest album Adele 21 and the breakup that inspired it. You can see the emotion in her face when she talks about it. Plus see her perform her latest song, "Someone Like You," recorded live at her beautiful home. (You'll definitely need tissues for this!)
Adele Talks About The Break Up That Inspired Her Album
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As a member of the Palo Alto Networks sales leadership team you will be responsible for building and driving the region major account sales teams to exceed company objectives and grow the region according to plan. You will be responsible for managing the sales team on a day to day basis including- pipeline review, Demand Gen review, Channel Review, and overall performance management of the sales team.
In addition you will hire and expand the region to scale with the company growth and objectives. Palo Alto Networks has chosen to go to market with Security Focused Channel partners; you will be responsible for identifying and signing appropriate channel partners and ensuring they are scheduled for training and become proficient in soliciting the Palo Alto solution. In addition, you will be responsible to participate in quarterly review sessions with the key partners in the region. It is also expected that you will have a direct involvement and influence in all opportunities that exceed 6 figures, focusing sales efforts on large key accounts with the sales team.
Extensive domestic travel is required. Ideal candidates will have prior experience selling and managing sales teams in network infrastructure based security appliances including but not limited to: Firewalls, SSL/IPSec VPNs, Security Proxies and Caches. Candidates should also have practical knowledge of routing and switching products that will be installed adjacent to the Palo Alto Networks appliances. The qualified candidate must possess a deep understanding of how to build a region in a fast growing dynamic environment, leveraging the channel community and creating a culture within the region that supports the objectives of the Company.
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The future of law enforcement is back...
In January 2010, Dynamite Entertainment re-instates the future of law enforcement to clean up the mean streets of Detroit. "Serve the public trust, protect the innocent, uphold the law." And it all begins in the all-new, high-octane adventure of RoboCop #1.
Based on the cult classic film of the same name, Dynamite's RoboCop series combines director Paul Verhoeven's original world of a futuristic dystopian Detroit with a larger, overarching conspiracy theory and high action, extreme violence and satire. Bringing RoboCop out of retirement for another run is the stunning creative team of writer Rob (CLASSWAR, JUDGE DREDD, STAR WARS) Williams and artist Fabiano (MARVEL ZOMBIES VS ARMY OF DARKNESS) Neves. Covers by Stephen "Wolverine" Segovia.
"We're coming in off the back of the first Verhoeven movie and pretty much ignoring everything else that's ever happened Robocop-wise," says series writer Rob Williams. "So, Dick Jones is gone. OCP are still there, albeit in a restructured form. Some unnamed time has passed since the end of the first movie, but that's our status quo pretty much. Old Detroit's overrun by crime, the country's following it down the tubes due to a super recession' and Murphy, Lewis and the rest of the ODPD are fighting a losing battle on the streets. And then things get an awful lot worse..."
Robocop #1 will feature two covers: one by artist Stephen Segovia (pictured above) and another by up and coming Dynamite Artist, Johnny D.
Writer: Rob Williams
Penciller/Inker: Fabiano Neves
Covers: Stephen (Wolverine) Segovia (75%) and Johnny D (25%)
Rating: Mature; Age range: 16+
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The culinary gangsters at Epic Meal Time have unleashed another enormous creation: a burger made of Chinese food, like chow mein, General Tso's chicken, BBQ pork, and bacon strips—and that's just in the bun (a giant, deep-fried egg roll) alone. The scale-tipping monstrosity clocks in at 27,100 calories and 1,686 grams of fat...roughly the equivalent of 50 Big Macs. Is there such a thing as Pepto-Bismol eye drops? You might need 'em after watching this.
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