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" Address: Meuse Lane / off Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2BY "
Going off to Edinburgh for the week I wanted a cheap place to stay, as I'm able to get discount in Travelodge that was the first place I started to look. There are a few in Edinburgh however I wanted one by the train station and the one that has now been open a few months was right in the place I wanted, bonus!
Edinburgh Travelodge Hotel - Princes Street:
My Findings:
Getting to the hotel was nice and easy, plus speaking with the hotel before hand on there location. Personally a good job I called as it could be easily missed. As like some Travelodge's it is built on top of another building. This Travelodge has been built on top of Top Shop, so if you don't look up you really could miss it!
Getting to the hotel from Edinburgh airport was simple; from the airport we caught the airbus which drops you right by Waverley train station in the centre of the town. From there you are only over the road from the hotel. The only problem at the moment is around the hotel there is a lot of road and maintenance work going on.
When you find the hotel you think looking up at the building it will have a nice large grand entrance, however it is tiny and up the side street again so easy to just walk right past. I spoke with a few guests when arriving at reception that all was talking about how they missed the entrance and walked past.
In Travelodge you can check in from 15:00, unless you pay £10.00 for an early check at 12:00. We weren't arriving until 15:15 so we didn't need this option. Checking in was simple and the receptionist greeted us warmly within minutes we were checked into our family room.
Room 510, getting to the room was kind of like a mini maze as the hotel is built over shops and spread over two floors. You could either go up the stairs or hop into the lifts and we used the lifts the whole time! There were two lifts in fully working order.
So now in our room, being that it should have been set up for two people there was only one set of towels, no toilet roll, the pillow case was ripped and no bag in the bin. So I went straight back to reception to get those things corrected and the receptionist was very helpful in getting this rectified.
We settled into our room, which was rather cold this is where we found out the heater only worked intermittently! So we found it best to leave it on high and hope for the best. When we came to make a drink, the caddy trays had not been cleaned and there was also no milk. So again off back to reception I had to go. I must admit these things really bug me when staying anywhere!
As we where going to be out during the day I left the 'Do Not Disturb' sign off as I wanted the housekeepers to add fresh towels etc. And each day after our travels around Edinburgh it was nice to see the drink trays had been refreshed, clean new cups and fresh towels. For the duration of our stay 4 nights this was always done.
One thing I hate when I stay anywhere is noise and luckily here we where at and end of a corridor and high up. There was no traffic noise even though the roads where busy; we didn't here any noise from the room next door either.
The facilities within the room where all fine too, the bathroom was nice and clean. The water run nice and warm for my baths, toilet clean, shower worked well. The travel kettles within the room always take awhile longer to boil but still all in working order. My only snag really was the bed dipped in the middle a little.
This hotel doesn't cater for warm breakfasts; however it does offer you the continental breakfast box for £4.50. I personally do not think it is worth its money at all and there are plenty of places you can get a breakfast from which is much better value. There is also a vending machine in the reception area which contains chocolates, drinks, crisp etc again on the price side.
On our last morning check out was simply, you can either hand your card into the receptionist or there is a slot on the reception desk you just pop your key into. So within seconds you're checked out and off.
Price and Availability:
Now if anyone knows about Travelodge you will know there room rates go up and down, they do there price on availability so it is a little annoying that price are not constant. However as I was able to book via friends and family discount I got my room at £14.99 per night! Which is a complete bargain, normal room rate is around £65.00 per night.
For the money I paid it was fantastic, to start with we had to sort out a few bits but after that it was all fine. I would certainly go back again, the staff where nice and welcoming, room was refreshed daily and best of all the location is was central to a lot of places on our visit list.
Four out of five stars from me.
Thank you for reading.
Additional Information:
Meuse Lane
off Princes Street
Tel: 0871 559 1855
Fax: 0131 557 1845
~Why Edinburgh?~
Last year my sister and I went for an overnight in Blackpool. We had intended on going there again this year but decided against the long journey and three train changes! We still wanted to get away so opted for the capital city of Scotland - Edinburgh! We are a 45 minute train journey from the city. We were planning on participating in various ghost tours and doing a little shopping.
When it came to choosing a hotel, we were spoiled for choice but had to keep to a budget. We wanted somewhere central (ie near the shops!) and fairly cheap as it was only for one night. We checked out the Holiday Inn, nearby Premier Inns and local guesthouses. Many were either too far from the city centre or over the £100.00 mark as we were booking for a Friday night in June. Very expensive but typical for the city.
~Travelodge Princes Street - Booking and Location!~
Meuse Lane
off Princes Street
0871 559 1855
There are several Travelodges in the city centre. I visited their website www.travelodge.co.uk and carried out a search. The newly opened Princes Street hotel appeared to be our best option. Booking online was very simple as the website is easy to navigate. I was given the option of a twin, double and family room which I appreciated. We paid just short of £60.00 which was a non-refundable saver rate. The original price was nearly £80.00. It is worth waiting for the special offers where you can sometimes book for just £19.00 per night. The price is per room which is fantastic. My card was charged right away and I received an email invoice and confirmation.
Location wise, this hotel is just off Princes Street. It occupies the space above Topshop and is directly across from Waverley Train Station which was perfect for us! There is no on-site parking but an NCP car park is nearby (charges apply). Princes Street is a total mess at the moment and various parts are closed off. The hotel can be located down an alley which is very dark and not accessible by cars. I found this a little nerving when returning late at night. The location is perfect if you are arriving my train and is walking distance of Princes Gardens and various shops including Jenners department store. It is very central.
The hotel is set across 7 floors with 2 lifts present. Some of the rooms overlook Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle whilst others overlook the office buildings at the rear of the hotel. The hotel is nearly all on the flat and has disabled toilets on the ground floor.
~Check In/Out and Layout~
The reception area of the hotel is located on the ground floor and is fairly spacious. A vending machine stocks crisps, small toiletrie sets, juice and chocolate. There are self-check in units. Check in time is from 3pm but we arrived just after 2pm and our room was ready. The lady in reception was very friendly and gave us our key card and informed us where to go. I only had to show my invoice - it was an incredibly simple process and very professional. We were informed the main doors locked at 10pm but we could use our key card to get in and also to enter the main hotel area. Check out is 12pm which is later than most hotels and excellent if you fancy a long lie! We checked out at 11am and this was a case of handing our card in. The same lady asked if everything had been ok for us and we had nothing worth reporting. Late check out can be paid for too.
The various floors of the hotel can be accessed by stairs or lift. The lifts are very spacious and clean. We were located on the 5th floor and were surprised by how clean and fresh the landings were. They were neatly carpeted and neutrally decorated. The landings are well sign posted and whilst I didn't count how many rooms there were, they were numbered 501-516 etc on each floor. There is nothing else to say about the layout of the hotel except that it is a little bit of a walk to some of the rooms! It was clean and modern overall so I cannot fault that aspect. The key card worked perfectly well during our stay including the main entrance when we returned at midnight.
~Our Room~
Our room was no 516 and was the further from the lifts on the 5th floor! Due to there not being a great deal of windows in the landing areas, we had no idea which side of the building we would be facing out of until we got to our room! We had booked a family room to give us plenty of space! Unfortuantely, our room ended up being at the back of the hotel and facing out onto the alley and office blocks.
This was my first Travelodge stay and I was amazed at the size of the hotel room! To the far end, we had a huge window with sliding panels. There was a ledge and some old style, panelled windows which couldn't be opened without climbing up on the ledge - I didn't attempt it! The sliding windows do keep the draft out which was essential given the cold and rainy weather we experienced during our stay. The heavy curtains kept the light out too.
The room was incredibly spacious and suited to a family of 2 adults and 2 children -it was a L shape. We had a kingsize bed with individual lights across and within the headboard. We also had a sofa bed with a pull out mattress underneath. There were no bedside cabinets or chest of drawers - only a simple rail with 4 coat hangers. Not idea if you plan on staying for more than a few nights though there is sufficient room to live out a suitcase comfortably! We also had a small desk and chair, tea and coffee making bits and bobs and a large mirror. A wall mounted television was also present but only had 22 channels and none were particularly exciting.
The room itself was spotless and modern yet basic. The walls were fresh and neutral and the bed sheets/pillows crisp and clean. My bed was spacious and comfortably though the duvet was a little on the thin side. I slept very well. My sister was given the sofa bed which wasn't the biggest and is definitely more suited for children and teenagers! She didn't sleep as well and commented that the bed was a little on the hard side. She did benefit from two duvets though. Additional pillows are available from reception. There is no telephone available in the rooms. The room did have a radiator and kept one side of the room warm but took a while to filter around! There was enough lighting in the room with individual switches which was ideal as my sister wanted to read before bed and I was exhausted!
Our bathroom wasn't massive but spacious enough for even us larger ladies to move around freely! It was clean throughout and well stocked with toilet roll and a small bar of soap. There was a huge, well lit mirror and shaving point as well as a spacious ledge for toiltetries and a small pedal bin. We had a bath and shower which with a clean shower curtain. We had an overhead shower which was powerful, easy to operate and beautifully warm. The bath wasn't a full size bath so don't expect any Radox evenings in there! The bathroom had a lovely red tiled wall and was very neat, modern and compact. We were given a few large bath towels and a hand towel - they were lovely and soft. I expect more would be given for a room with a high occupancy.
We slept well and didn't have any issues with the room or bathroom. We did hear our 'neighbours' arriving home at 1am but once in their rooms, we heard nothing through the walls which was ideal. It was warm enough at night too. The rooms are basic but very functional and would suit a family or business person. They suited us fine - we didn't expect luxury and didn't receive it. The cleaners were busy sorting vacant rooms as we left. WI-FI is available at a charge but we did not use this as we were able to get a good internet signal on our mobiles anyway. The hotel is fully non smoking.
Whilst some Travelodges may have restaurants/cafes attatched, this particular Travelodge doesn't. We were planning on eating out anyway as there is plenty of choice in the local area. If you could figure out how to cross the closed off road, a McDonalds and KFC were located directly across from the alley way. My sister went over to McDonalds at 10am on the Saturday morning and brought back some breakfast to eat in our room. We disposed off the rubbish in the little bin in our room.
There are several restaurants in the area including a Chinese buffet on the Waverley Bridge and several options in the Omni Centre a short walk from the hotel. The hotel does offer Breakfast packs which include cereal, milk, a drink and croissant for under £5.00. This hotel also offers a room service option for panninis and burgers. I believe they order them in and they are reasonably priced at £3.00. We did opt for some munchies from the vending machine at midnight. £1.00 for a large pack of Walkers, 80p for a Twirl and £1.60 for a bottle of fizzy pop - not the cheapest but not extortionate either.
I cannot really fault this Travelodge. The service is minimal - not many staff wandering about. It is clean, tidy and incredibly spacious. It isn't ideal to stand in the alley way for a cigarette or at night and this would be the only issue I have with this hotel. We were very pleased with our stay as it is central and a friendly hotel. It is perfect for overnight or short stays in the city centre but definitely book in advance as the prices go up!
Thanks for reading :)
Originally posted on ciao 19/06/12.


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South Africa has produced wines in the area of Cape Town since the 17th century, but the country's significant place in the U.S. market is far more recent. During the era of apartheid, trade sanctions imposed on imports from South Africa kept these wines out of the U.S. and many other markets, with the effect that local South African winemakers had little incentive to produce wines that could compete in a global setting, and had limited experience with new developments in the world of wine. In fact, during apartheid most of the country's grape growers sold their fruit to co-ops, who turned it into distilled alcohol on the one hand, and sherry and port on the other. With the end of sanctions in 1991, the U.S. market was suddenly flooded with mostly low-end, mediocre wine from South Africa.
Little more than a decade later, the quality of South African wine has soared, thanks in large part to widespread replanting of virused vines and grafting over new vines onto virus-free rootstock. Replacing virus-weakened vines has enabled grape growers to producer riper fruit that is less likely to show the green or tea-like flavors that plagued South Africa's wines in the past. Then, too, a new generation of winemakers has benefited from more extensive contact with the outside world, and the country's producers now know what they must do to compete in an international arena. Today, South Africa is the world's number eight producer of wine, supplying everything from crisp, vibrant Sauvignon Blancs and Chenin Blancs to structured, serious Cabernet Sauvignons, Syrahs, and red blends. The best of these are satisfying and characterful wines that are midway between Old and New World in style.
While the grape is currently grown throughout the world, the most elegant Syrahs still come from the Northern Rhone valley, particularly the appellations of Côte Rôtie, Cornas, and Hermitage. Here, steep, terraced vineyards help produce full-bodied, intense, tannic wines loaded with white pepper and red fruit.
In the vineyard, Syrah is largely cooperative- vines are productive, but not overly vigorous. Skins are thick, helping the grape withstand more extreme climatic conditions. The climatic conditions in the Northern Rhone are especially conducive to the growth of the grapes, for they require heat to attain full ripeness. Still, even slight overripeness can cause the grape to lose its varietal character. In the Northern Rhone, Syrahs are all oak aged for some period of time. While historically, this aging has occurred in large, old oak casks, small oak barrels like those used in Bordeaux and Burgundy are currently gaining in popularity. Wines from the top appellations, Hermitage and Côte Rôtie, will have the most pronounced oak character.
But these wines can be shockingly expensive; collectors know that they have the alcohol, tannin and concentration to age for years, and the price reflects this awareness. The most famous producers in Hermitage are Chapoutier and Chave. In Côte Rôtie (where many of the wines are actually co-fermented with a small amount of the white grape Viognier), look for Guigal and Jasmin.
Retreating a little bit on the price spectrum, the appellations of Cornas, St. Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage produce high-quality wines, albeit with less body, tannin, and intensity from the top appellations. In Cornas, look to Auguste Clape. For St. Joseph, Chapoutier and Jaboulet are especially reliable. The top producers from Hermitage also have a presence in Crozes-Hermitage, but also look for wines from Alain Graillot.
Syrah retains a presence farther down the Rhone Valley, but in the southern Rhone, the Syrah tends to be more opulent, and less structured. Here it does not stand on its own and is frequently blended with other Rhone varieties like Grenache and Mourvedre, most notably in the appellation of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Similarly, it retains a key place as a key blending grape in wines from Coteaux de Languedoc.
In California vineyards, as part of the general rise in plantings of Rhone varietals, the presence of Syrah has dramatically increased in the last fifteen years. The problem is that these wines are often made with less finesse in California than in France. In too many cases, we find wines that are just too much-- too much sugar, too much alcohol, too much extraction. But looking carefully for more restrained examples can yield great dividends. The Central Coast has a number of winemakers that show discipline and keep the intensity of their wines in check; consider Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Beckmen Vineyards, and Qupe.
In Australia, where the variety is known as Shiraz, the greatest examples come from the Barossa Valley. Here, the vines were first planted in the mid-1800s, and some old vines continue to produce fruit for terrifically concentrated wines. As a general trend, Barossa Shiraz will be richer, and show more stewed-fruit flavors than Syrah from the Rhone. Similarly powerful Shiraz also comes from McLaren Vale. Two Hands makes terrifically concentrated bottlings from both regions, and Penfolds is another reliable producer of burly Shiraz. While Australia's reputation rests on intense, concentrated Shiraz, more understated examples come from Hunter Valley and the Heathcote region, including wines from the producer Heathcote II.
Syrah pairs well with red meats, spicy pizzas, and and other savory meat dishes. These dishes provide an excellent complement to the peppery flavors and heft of the wine.
2010 was an incredible year around the world, with 30 regions scored 95 or above.
The highest scores were Graves and Medoc (both in Bordeaux) at 99, Barbaresco & Barolo both at 98, Pomerol (Right Bank Bordeaux) at 98, Southern Rhone at 98, Chateauneuf de Pape (Southern Rhône) at 98, and Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany) at 98.
Other regions that scored 95 points or higher were Graves, Medoc, Barbaresco (Piedmont), Barolo (Piedmont), Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Chateauneuf de Pape (Southern Rhône), Pomerol, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estephe, Cote Rotie (Northern Rhône), Germany, Paso Robles, Piedmont, Right Bank, Barossa / McLaren Vale, Campania / Taurasi, Chablis, Chianti Classico (Tuscany), Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Napa, Ribera del Duero (Rioja), Tuscany, Catalonia / Priorat, Clare Valley, Hawke's Bay, Mâconnais, Margaux, Rioja, Sauternes, and Western Australia.
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If you were stranded on a desert island, and could only have 3 books, which 3 would you take? They dont have to be Dhamma books either.
For myself in particular order:
1. Food for the Heart by Ajahn Chah
2. The Dhammapada by John Ross Carter
3. The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya by Bikkhu Bodhi


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It's been four months since my staging surgery. I have been up and down on the transplant list currently at number one at Mayo MN. The doctors have decided to go with a living donor and are currently organizing two surgical teams for my transplant. My donor is going to be my wife!!!! We both have the same blood type (B+) and she has been through all the testing and is in great health. They will remove about 70% of her liver and give it to me. She is so excited that she can be my path to better health...I Love her so much. Please keep us in your prayers. Hope great things have been happening to all of you!!!!
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What's your toddler's personality type?
Knowing this could impact your parenting style more than you realise. more
More than 21,000 premature babies are born in Australia every year and more than 6,000 will require critical life support and medical intervention. Being born prematurely can be detrimental to a babies' mental and physical development.
A full-term pregnancy is between 37 and 42 weeks, so a baby born prior to 37 weeks is considered premature or pre-term. In Australia, about 8.5 percent of babies are born prematurely, mostly between 32 and 37 weeks.
The closer your baby is to full-term, the better the survival odds. With each extra week spent in your womb, your baby's chances of survival are increased. A baby born at 24 weeks has a 58 percent chance of living, but this rises to 98 percent or more by the time the she reaches 28 - 30 weeks.
A premature baby can weigh as little as 500 to 2500 grams. Full-term babies usually weigh more than 2500 grams (about five pounds eight ounces).
Premature babies often face various complications because their brain and organs haven't developed and matured enough to function outside of the womb. Some of these include:
The risks of a premature baby having a severe disability vary depending on how prematurely she was born. Around half of babies born at 24 weeks are at risk of intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, blindness or deafness. A few babies born before 30 weeks may have eyesight, hearing, movement and understanding problems.
Minor disabilities, such as learning difficulties, usually do not appear until primary school age. A premature baby born close to full-term will not usually have any long-term problems.
This article was written by Lana Hallowes for Kidspot, Australia's parenting resource for pregnancy and birth. Sources include Vic Govt's Better Health Channel, The Children, Youth and Women's Health Service and Kid's Health
Last revised: Thursday, 23 July 2009
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Sesto San Giovanni hotel is located in the business district, within 2 mi (3 km) of PalaSesto and Galleria Campari. University of Milano-Bicocca is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas, free train station pick-up, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and self parking.
Room Amenities
All 81 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. For entertainment, LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate comforts like premium bedding and down comforters.
Guest Highlights
- Spotless guestrooms
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
Best Western Falck Village Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a garden. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Best Western Falck Village Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 81
- Number of floors - 3
- Babysitting or childcare
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms 5
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2009
- Free train station pickup
- Free reception
- Free parking nearby
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Garden
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge), Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Down comforter
- Phone
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Desk
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Yard
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
Where to Eat
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
San Giorgio Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 5 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night.
- Pets stay free
- 1 per room (up to 25 kg)
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
- Destination fee: EUR 2 per person, per night
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 4 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per day
- Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
- Kitchen/kitchenette fee: EUR 30 per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night
Hotel Name
- Best Western Falck Village
- Best Western Falck Village Hotel
- Best Western Falck Village Hotel Sesto San Giovanni
- Best Western Falck Village Sesto San Giovanni
- BEST WESTERN Falck Village Hotel Milan/Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport and train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Jamie will be updating and sharing her findings on her blog, and we're even planning to have her on Write Time to talk about all of the cool stuff she does and this Noodler's UV test (official date pending). There's really no reason for us doing this test other than mere curiosity and the sake of conversation in our respective communities, so join us as we discover how these inks fare.
Here is Jamie's post from her blog, I will be reposing her results as she updates her blog:
In the interest of providing information to his customers, Brian suggested a collaborative venture to test all of the Noodler's Eternal inks, and have those results available on Inknouveau. Although some of my previous testing did include some of these inks, having them all done together at the same time, and available here, will be a good resource for those times when some UV resistance is important. The line of Noodler's Eternal Inks includes the following:
- Noodler's Bad Black Moccasin
- Noodler's Black
- Noodler's Blackerase Waterase
- Noodler's El Lawrence
- Noodler's Heart of Darkness
- Noodler's Polar Black
- Noodler's X-Feather
- Noodler's Lexington Gray
- Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale
- Noodler's Blue Ghost
- Noodler's Bad Belted Kingfisher
- Noodler's Bad Blue Heron
- Noodler's Luxury Blue
- Noodler's Periwinkle
- Noodler's Polar Blue
- Noodler's Bad Green Gator
- Noodler's Hunter Green
- Noodler's Polar Green
- Noodler's Dostoyevsky
- Noodler's Year of the Golden Pig
- Noodler's Empire Red
- Noodler's Fox
- Noodler's Rachmaninoff
- Noodler's Socrates
- Noodler's Tchaikovsky
- Noodler's Kung Te-Cheng
- Noodler's La Reine Mauve
- Noodler's Mata Hari's Cordial
- Noodler's Pasternak
- Noodler's #41 Brown (2012)
- Noodler's Polar Brown
- Noodler's Whaleman's Sepia
The ink samples were sorted by color group according to where Brian placed them in the Goulet Swab Shop, then by alphabetical order within that group. All writing was done with a glass dip pen (including the crosshatched sections), which was washed and dried between samples. Artists who use fountain pens are often interested in knowing how much an ink's lines will wash with a water-filled brush after the ink is dry, so I washed a portion of the crosshatched sections with a wet brush. That also spread the ink thinner, providing additional information as the UV light interacts with the ink. Here are the prepared pages. You can click on any image for a larger, clearer version:
Most fountain pen inks are more fugitive than you'd think. That may not matter if whatever you write will not be exposed to UV light in its application, but it is certainly a reason to keep all of your inks stored in darkness. Even colors in artists' paints that fade very quickly, like genuine alizarin crimson, take many times longer to show signs of change than inks. Some inks start fading in just a matter of days. Others take six months or more. I'll be able to post some preliminary results in about a month, so stay tuned!


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Visit Worcestershire Photo Competition
Click for more information on our photography competition. Show off your skills and the county with the chance to win a great prize! Entries close 27 October 2017.
Worcester Cathedral
Local in the heart of the City, Worcester Cathedral in one of England's loveliest cathedrals, with Royal Tombs, Medieval Cloisters, an ancient crypt and Chapter House and magnificent Victorian stained glass.
Broadway Tower, Worcestershire
The gateway to Worcestershire, Broadway Tower is a unique Capability Brown Folly Tower open to visitors wanting to experience great English heritage in an inspiring location.
Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
The Malvern Hills boast some of the most spectacular views in the Midlands and is a great place for walking, running, cycling or just enjoying the countryside.
Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster to Bridgnorth
Severn Valley Railway boasts one of the largest collections of working steam locomotives and coaches and takes passengers through the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park, Bewdley
The award-winning West Midland Safari Park has 1700 magical animal encounters and four miles of safari, home to Indian Rhino; Cheetah; Lions; Tigers; Giraffe and Elephants.
Visit Worcestershire
Welcome to the official Visit Worcestershire website - full of tourist information for Worcestershire for all the things you need to know to help plan day trips, short breaks or family holidays in Worcestershire - a beautiful West Midlands county.
You can explore the vast amount of attractions and things to see and do, enjoy the great outdoors including the beautiful countryside and the many waterways, discover more about the history and heritage of the area including; Worcester's part in the English Civil War, an array of historic houses and a steam railway. There is also plenty to do for the whole family and unique shopping experiences. The county is also renowned for its sports including premiership rugby, first division cricket, basketball and horse-racing fixtures.
Accommodation providers offer a mixture of facilities whatever your budget for holidays in Worcestershire, including country house hotels, B&B's, self catering, camping and caravanning sites.
Worcestershire is famous for its local Food and Drink Produce and it's not just the sauce. Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes across the county serve local food and drink produce ensuring an authentic Worcestershire experience.
You can also search for many Festivals and Events happening throughout the year.
Let Worcestershire Tourist Information help you make your holiday in Worcestershire perfect!
Exploring Worcestershire
Guided RAF Walk
Croome (National Trust), Visitor Centre, Croome D'Abitot, Nr High Green, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW
Tue 26 Sep 2017
Join our tour guide who will show you where, during the Second World War, a substantial part of Croome Park was requisitioned for the building of a large military airfield, known as RAF Defford.
Voodoo Room: A Hendrix & Cream
Huntingdon Hall, Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3LD
Fri 29 Sep 2017
Paying homage to these first super groups of rock are Voodoo Room. Their refreshingly energetic and unpretentious live show is not to be missed!
Bereavement Suite Charity Night
Sixways Stadium, Pershore Lane, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8ZE
Sat 30 Sep 2017
As part of the University of Worcester Midwifery Society we have organised an amazing quiz night with a raffle to help raise money for the new Maternity Bereavement Suite at Worcester Royal Hospital.
Chantry Dance Company Presents - The Sandman
Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3ED
Sat 30 Sep 2017
The Sandman's magical rainbow umbrella imparts good dreams, and his dark umbrella brings nightmares. But what happens should the umbrellas get mixed up…? A curtain-raiser performance, that shouldn't be missed!
Counterfeit Sixties Show
Artrix, Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PQ
Sat 30 Sep 2017
Counterfeit Group Ltd & Artrix Bromsgrove Present - The Ultimate Live Sixties Music Show
Potter's Wheel Workshop - Weekend
Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RD
Sat 30 Sep - Sun 1 Oct 2017
The therapeutic benefits of working with soft clay on the potter's wheel are well documented. Participants often leave the studio on Sunday afternoon feeling totally de-stressed and with an overwhelming sense of well-being.
Wedding Open Day
Bewdley Museum, Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AE
Sat 30 Sep 2017
If you are planning your wedding then come along and join us at one of our open days. Newly licensed this year Bewdley Museum is the perfect venue for your special day.
Aspire Wedding Fair
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, Stone, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4PJ
Sun 1 Oct 2017
Set in 27 acres of beautiful woodland grounds including a magical walled garden Hogarths Stone Manor provides a wonderful backdrop for your big day at any time of year.
Greyfriars' Harvest Day
Greyfriars House & Garden (NT), Friar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2LZ
Sat 7 Oct 2017
Celebrate the harvest season at Greyfriars' with a gardening event for the whole family.
Space Day 2017
The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3PB
Sat 7 Oct 2017
A brilliant day out for all the family. Planetarium shows Talks Book readings Build a Model Spaceship Competition Finally you might even see a Static Rocket Motor firing! Do spread the word about Space Day and hope to see you there!
Aspire Wedding Fair
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR
Sun 8 Oct 2017
Avoncroft Museum offers a unique setting for your wedding, civil ceremony and reception. Ceremonies are held in the atmospheric New Guesten Hall beneath its magnificent fourteenth century, Grade II* listed roof.
Behind The Scenes Tour
Witley Court & Gardens, Great Witley, Nr. Worcester, WR6 6JT
Sun 15 Oct 2017
Join us for an access all areas tour and unlock the secrets of Witley's partying past as you explore parts of the Court seldom open to visitors. Over 16s only.
Harvest Celebration
Weston's Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ
Fri 20 Oct 2017
Harvest Celebration Supper & Tour £23.00 per head Bring family and friends to celebrate the end of a good harvest.
The Big Draw-Stars and Lights
Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster, DY11 7XZ
Wed 25 Oct 2017
HCPT Event
Bonfire, fairground, food stalls and fireworks
Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJ
Sat 4 Nov 2017
Worcester Round Table organises the biggest local bonfire, fairground, food stalls and fireworks once more on Saturday! With the great display from Temple Fireworks we will aim to raise even more funds for local charities like New Hope.
Local Tourism News
19 May 2017
A National Trust team has received a sought after accolade at the annual Museums and Heritage Awards which recognizes the innovators and leaders in the world of heritage visitor attractions.
17 May 2017
The Love Your Local Market campaign returns to Worcester.
The Love Your Local Market Campaign was started in 2012 following recommendations made in the Mary Portas Review. The recommendations called for a National Market Day, which soon developed into Love Your Local Market Fortnight, that now takes place annually in May.
11 May 2017
A selection of Roman coins from the Bredon Hoard is being displayed at the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery until the end of May so don't forget to bring family and friends to see the collection while it is here.
4 May 2017
From May 2017, the Broadway Museum & Art Gallery will host an exhibition of embroidered clothing from the Ashmolean Museum revealing many hidden gems from its collections.
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LANSING, Mich. - The White House compiled the numbers from federal agencies and its own budget office on how Michigan would be affected by the $85 billion in cuts for this fiscal year, set to take effect Friday, March 1st.
As to whether states could move money around to cover shortfalls, the White House said that depends on state budget structures and the specific programs. The White House did not have a list of which states or programs might have flexibility.
Michigan would lose about $140 million under the cuts. Some examples :
-- 10,000 civilian Department of Defense employees would be furloughed, reducing gross pay by $67.7 million.
-- $14 million for Army base operations.
-- $22 million in funding for primary and secondary education.
-- $20.3 million for teachers and aides for children with disabilities.
-- Head Start and Early Head Start services would be eliminated for 2,300 children.
-- 2,490 low-income students would college financial aid, and about 1,300 fewer would get work-study jobs to finance their higher education.
-- $5.9 million in environmental funding.
-- $1.5 million for fish and wildlife protection.
--$1.7 million in funding for job search assistance, referral and placement.
-- $2.9 million for substance abuse treatment.
-- $944,000 for public health emergency preparedness.
-- $1.8 million for meals for the elderly.
-- $482,000 in Justice Assistance Grants.
Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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ATLANTA -- Georgia's still alive in the Southeastern Conference race, though Kregg Lumpkin may have taken his final handoff for the Bulldogs.
The injury plagued senior sustained a serious knee injury in Georgia's 20-17 victory over Vanderbilt, coach Mark Richt said Sunday.
"He may or may not finish the season," Richt said. "He's got a significant injury to the knee. He's not going to play anytime soon."
The No. 21 Bulldogs, who moved up three spots in the latest Associated Press poll, already lost Thomas Brown for at least four weeks, leaving redshirt freshman Knowshon Moreno as the main option at running back.
Moreno rushed for 157 yards in his first career start, 123 of those coming in the second half against the Commodores.
Lumpkin, who went out in the third quarter, may need arthroscopic surgery to clean out some damaged cartilage, but the medical staff won't be sure until the inflammation settles down a bit. He also sustained a high ankle sprain on the same play, further damaging any hopes of a speedier comeback.
This is nothing new for Lumpkin. After a promising freshman year, he tore up a knee on the first day of fall practice in 2004, forcing him to take a redshirt. He returned to lead the Bulldogs in rushing last season with 798 yards and six touchdowns, but sustained another setback in this year's opener against Oklahoma State.
Just three carries into the season, Lumpkin went out with a broken thumb. He missed two games and had to wear a special pad on his hand when he returned. His carries figured to increase in the coming weeks as Brown recovered from a broken collarbone, but another knee injury thwarted those plans.
Having already played in five games, Lumpkin has no chance of gaining a sixth year of eligibility. He's only got nine carries for 37 yards, hardly the way he wanted to end his college career.
The Bulldogs are off this week, providing a glimmer of hope that Brown might be available to take a few carries in the next game, a must-win contest against rival Florida on Oct. 27. Otherwise, Moreno would likely have to carry the load, as he did in the second half against the Commodores.
"I'm sure he's tired. I'm sure he's beat up," Richt said. "The time off will be a blessing for him, as it will for rest of the team."
Moreno leads Georgia with 619 yards, averaging 5.2 a carry, but the team will spend the next two weeks trying to get someone ready to back him up. Jason Johnson is a senior but has only three career carries. Redshirt freshman Shaun Chapas has rushed eight times for 24 yards. Freshman Kalvin Daniels will move over from the scout team to prepare for possible duty.
"Kalvin will probably come over with the offensive first and second units, work with them to make sure he's ready when the time comes," Richt said.
The Bulldogs (5-2, 3-2 SEC) preserved their hopes in the East Division, though they face a brutally tough stretch run: No. 14 Florida, No. 8 Kentucky and No. 18 Auburn. Georgia was 10 points down to Vanderbilt at halftime, but rallied to win on Brandon Coutu's last-second field goal.
Afterward, the Bulldogs celebrated on Vanderbilt's logo in the center of the field. Richt apologized to Commodores coach Bobby Johnson afterward and admonished his players in the locker room to refrain from those sort of displays in the future.
"I don't think that's the right thing to do at the end of a ballgame," Richt said. "Should we have been celebrating? Absolutely. But not in a way that incites people's emotions like that."
He also disputed reports that said had him getting into an argument with Johnson after the game.
"There was nothing like that at all," Richt said. "I just said, 'Coach, I'm sorry my guys did that.' He said, 'Coach, don't worry about it."


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A new study published this week in Pediatrics indicates that more kids than previously thought have a food allergy — including an allergy to milk. Results from the online study of almost 40,000 adults who lived with a child under age 18 showed that food allergy prevalence for respondents was solidly at 8 percent, or about 6 million U.S. children. Previously, experts estimated that anywhere from 2 to 8 percent of kids were affected.
When it came to what the kids were most allergic to, peanuts came in at 25.2 percent, followed by milk (21.1 percent) and shellfish (17.2 percent). Download the abstract here.
According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, a food allergy is the immune system's reaction to a certain food. The immune system mistakenly reads the food as harmful and creates antibodies to that food. When the food is eaten again, the immune system releases histamine and other chemicals. These chemicals cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
This is different from a food intolerance, like lactose intolerance.
Among children with food allergies, 38.7 percent had a history of severe reactions, and 30.4 percent had multiple food allergies.
Study authors told Reuters that they aren't sure why they saw a rise in food allergies among children, or whether these results indicate an overall increase in food allergies in the U.S. population. But they did note that the odds of a food allergy were significantly associated with race, age, income, and geographic region. In addition, disparities in food allergy diagnosis according to race and income were also observed.
At the end of the day, it's important for parents to know the symptoms of food allergy so if they notice these symptoms, they can get their child appropriate medical treatment, say dietitians.


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From todays Star:
September 8, 2005
Rematch awaits Freeney, Ogden
Colts DE, Ravens OT meet again Sunday; Indy defender dominated '04 game at Dome.
Big showing: Colts DE Dwight Freeney had two sacks and six quarterback pressures in 2004 against Baltimore. -- Sam Riche / The Star
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By Mike Chappell
Jonathan Ogden might have had a worse day during his nine-year career as the cornerstone of the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line, but not many.
It was Dec. 19, 2004, in the RCA Dome, and Ogden, arguably the NFL's premier offensive left tackle, had no answers for the speed and relentlessness of Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney.
It was a rare one-on-one mismatch for Ogden. On this particular day, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection was no match for Freeney, the blossoming right end who got to Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller for two sacks and six pressures.
"It was definitely one of my better games," Freeney said after Wednesday's practice at Union Federal Football Center. "I was just on.
"Some games you're on, some games you're not as on, you're a little bit off."
Ogden was more than a little off. He yielded only one sack in his other 11 starts in 2004 and, excluding the Ravens' 20-10 loss to the Colts, has given up only nine in his past 59 games.
The rematch comes Sunday night in the season opener for the Colts and Ravens at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium. It's one Ogden eagerly awaits.
"It's a good test to see where I'm at for the first game of the season," he told the Baltimore media. "You'll know where you stand early. That's the way I'm approaching it this week. You're just jumping into the deep end of the pool."
Contributing to Ogden's unlikely performance last season were knee and hamstring injuries that forced him to miss a career-high four starts. Ravens coach Brian Billick attributed some of Freeney's success to home-field advantage. Freeney benefited, he said, by playing on Astroturf, which accentuated his speed, and with the crowd noise slightly delaying Ogden's ability to get out of his stance and deal with Freeney's burst.
But neither Billick nor Ogden discounted the role Freeney's ability played in the constant assault on Boller.
"I saw a tremendous player in Dwight Freeney playing at the top of his game and as dynamic a presence on the outside rush as there is in the game," Billick said.
Ogden has been required to deal with many of the NFL's premier pass rushers during his 136-game career, including Bruce Smith and Simeon Rice. He rates Freeney among the top five or six.
"He can spin without really stopping," he said. "He never stops moving his feet."
While last year's game clearly wasn't one of Ogden's shining moments, he insisted he wasn't as inept as it might have appeared.
"I had what I considered a bad game by my standards," he said. "But it wasn't a horrible game like everyone thinks."
Freeney obviously has the knack for making even the best left tackle appear substandard. He led the NFL in 2004 with a club-record 16 sacks and his 40 career sacks are the third-most by a player in the first three years of a career.
Baltimore and Ogden simply were in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a slow start -- seven sacks in the Colts' first 11 games -- Freeney cranked his sack game into overdrive in December. He had three against both Tennessee and Houston before getting to Boller twice.
"Hopefully I can continue that little string I had going," said Freeney, a two-time Pro Bowl selection.
Whether he's going against Ogden or a less-heralded player makes no difference to Freeney.
"Same game for everybody," he said.
The Colts' pass rush could play a key role in Sunday's game. It was tied for third in the league a year ago with 45 sacks with Freeney and Robert Mathis (101/2) serving as catalysts. Boller, meanwhile, was sacked 35 times, the most absorbed by a Ravens quarterback in their nine-year history.
Most NFL sacks in 1st 3 seasons
Player Sacks Years Reggie White 52 1985-87 Derrick Thomas 431/2 1989-91 Dwight Freeney 40 2002-04 Richard Dent 371/2 1983-85 Jevon Kearse 36 1999-01 Anthony Smith 36 1991-93
Call Star reporter Mike Chappell at (317) 444-6830.


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We are planning to implement a simple two-component Reaction-Diffusion system in the gram-positive model organism Bacillus subtilis. In 1952, Alan Turing famously described this system and suggested it as the basis for self-organization and pattern formation in biological systems. The simplest of these patterns, which we are planning to model in bacteria, mimic the spots and stripes seen on animal coats.
(A) The model consists of two diffusible signals secreted by every cell. The activator, which is controlled by a stochastic bistable switch, turns on itself and its own inhibitor. (B) A field of cells can be stably patterned into two different zones, so long as the inhibitor diffuses faster than the activator. The activator and inhibitor are synthesized in the source at the center, and turned off by accumulation of the inhibitor in the periphery.
We plan to use two well-characterized bacterial communication systems to generate this behavior. The agr peptide signalling system from S. aureus will serve as our activatory signal (pictured), while the lux system from V. fischeri will serve as our inhibitor. Bacillus subtilis serves as an excellent chassis for this project because of the ease with which chromosomal integration can be performed. This project will focus on a tight integration of modeling and experiment; we will test different promoter strengths and other variables, feed these system parameters into our multi-cell models, and then use those models to tweak the regulatory machinery that will control signal production.
Grasshopper Example
The reaction-diffusion system depends on an activator and inhibitory signal that spread throughout the medium. The "grasshopper" example is quite intuitive: Imagine it is hot and there is a field of dry grass with grasshoppers. Suddenly, a fire starts burning at some point and spreads (the activator signal) so that the grasshoppers move away from that point to avoid the fire. However, the grasshoppers also generate moisture (the inhibitory signal) thus preventing the areas of dry grass the grasshoppers move to of catching fire. The result will be the initial patch of the field that has burnt down surrounded by moisture preventing the fire from spreading. Imagine now that at the beginning, not a single place but numerous randomly distributed places (resembling noise) of dry grass caught fire. The resulting patterning of charred grass and grasshoppers is called a Turing Pattern. It is important to note is that the inhibitory signal (grasshoppers) must travel faster than the activation signal (fire) as to prevent the whole field from burning down.
This project seeks to generate Turing Patterns by creating a Reaction-Diffusion system in the gram-positive bacteria Bacillus subtilis. We need to integrate two signalling systems into this bacterium and use an autofeedback mechanism to generate self-organizing patterns from random noise. We plan to incorporate the agr peptide signalling system from S. aureus and the lux AHL system from V. fisheri.
Bacillus Strains
Bacillus strain 1A1 (derivative of standard strain 168)
Bacillus strain 1A771 (derivative of standard strain 168)
Integration Vectors
These vectors integrate into the chromosome and do not have a replication origin in Bacillus. They either integrate cassettes that require double crossovers and two homologous regions, or whole-plasmid insertions that only require one crossover and one corresponding region of homology.
Ectopic Integration
The integration site of these is pre-determined
Insert Integration
The user inserts a homologous piece of the Bacillus chromosome and the vector integrates there.
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Race seeks sponsors
Trail talk at REI
REI in Mountain View is set to host a free digital presentation, "John Muir Trail: Ultralight!," 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Day hiker and occasional backpacker Dambara Begley will discuss his 221-mile, 15-day solo hike from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney during which he carried a pack weight of only 9.5 pounds. REI is at 2450 Charleston Road. To reserve a seat, visit www.rei.com/mountainview.
Tennis, anyone?
Schools seek coaches
Ride registration
Registration for the Sequoia Century Bicycle Ride – scheduled June 2 at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills – has begun. The event offers three routes. Registration is $60 through May 19 and $75 after that. For more information, visit www.westernwheelers.org/sequoia.
Summer camp sign-ups
Registration for Spartans Sports Camp's summer program is under way. The camp is scheduled June 10 through July 26 at Mountain View High. Proceeds benefit the school's athletic program. To register or for more information, visit www.spartanssportscamp.com.


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A Tesco lorry burst into flames yesterday.
Firefighters were called to Grand Drive, Raynes Park at about 11am to put out the fire close to Tesco New Malden Extra.
The fire was extinguished in 12 minutes by a single crew from New Malden fire station.
Ray Foster, New Malden watch manager, said: "It was at the end of Grand Drive. It was going quite well - it burned the whole cab out. It also damaged a Ford Focus. It burned the boot."
No-one was injured and police did not attend.


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Pacers trade James Posey, D Jones, AJ Price
Pistons trade Rip Hamilton and #8 pick (Biyombo)
Rip has 2 years left on his deal and Biyombo would fit perfectly next to Hibbert.
Pistons get cap relief and 2 impact players.
Pacers would select Reggie Jackson or Darius Morris at 15 for backup pg.


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Citing what it calls lackluster returns, a gubernatorial commission wants state officials to consider contracting out operation of the Arizona Lottery to a private firm.
Members of the Commission on Privatization and Efficiency acknowledged that the state-run gaming system has shown a steady increase in ticket sales, even through the recession.
But the report also says that expenses — mainly how much the state has had to pay out in prizes — increased at a much sharper rate. The result is that since 2006 the net operating income has remained virtually flat.
Lottery director Jeff Hatch-Miller, a former state lawmaker, said he has no problem with looking at alternatives to the current operation.
Hatch-Miller suggested, though, that the commission report had "cherry picked" the data in a way that makes what his agency has done look far worse than the actual record.
He said the period covered started just as the economy tanked and the housing bubble burst. Hatch-Miller said had they chosen either a shorter or longer period to consider, the results — and perhaps the conclusion — would have been much different.
But Mark Brnovich, who chaired the commission, brushed aside the complaint.
"The numbers are the numbers," said Brnovich, who also directs the Arizona Department of Gaming, which oversees the operation of tribal casinos.
And Leonard Gilroy, one of the commission members, said the review period, which went back to 2006, seemed to be the most appropriate. Anyway, he said, the only thing that really is relevant is how well the Lottery is doing now.
"You have an underperforming asset today," said Gilroy, who also serves as director of government reform at the Reason Foundation.
Gov. Jan Brewer, who put the commission together to look at various aspects of state government that could be privatized, is so far taking no position on this specific recommendation. Press aide Matthew Benson said his boss is still reviewing the findings.
Looking strictly at revenues, the lottery has been a great success. Even during the recession, total ticket sales continued to increase.
Between 2006 and the just-completed budget year, sales went from $468.7 million to $583.9 million, a hike of nearly 25 percent.
But operating expenses went from $328.3 million in 2006 to $441.4 million last year, nearly 35 percent. The bottom line is that there was virtually no increase operating income, the money available to the state.
Hatch-Miller said virtually all of those expenses were in the form of prizes paid out. And he said there was a deliberate change in strategy enacted by the governor and others in 2008.
"There was a purposeful decision to pay more back to players, to give them more prizes, higher prizes, more often," he said.
"The strategy was to grow the entire size of the buy" of tickets, Hatch-Miller continued. "We're up 114 percent over 10 years."
Similarly, he said if the commission had compared current figures with three years ago it also would show a sharp increase.
And Hatch-Miller said even if the computations are made from the 2006 level he considers misleading, he still believes the lottery's numbers should be seen as a success, given the state of the economy then and now.
He specifically cited tribal gaming revenues, the other key form of legalized gambling in Arizona. He said the reports filed with the state by the tribes, part of a requirement for revenue sharing, shows those operations are making less now than they were in 2006.
Gilroy, however, said commission members think the state may be able to do better.
The report cites Illinois, which awarded a 10-year contract to Northstar Lottery Group, a partnership between GTECH and Scientific Games, where the company will take over responsibility for lottery operations, management and marketing in exchange for a share of revenues, capped at 5 percent.
What makes the arrangement worth exploring, the report says, is that the deal will guarantee Illinois about $4.8 billion by 2016, a figure that represents more than a $1 billion increase over the revenues projected were that state's lottery to remain under state management.
Gilroy acknowledged he comes to the table with the biases of the Reason Foundation that there is a limited role for government.
"I tend to look upon government being in the business of business as ... certainly moving into the non-core functions of government," he said.
Gilroy said states like Arizona have already made the decision that they want this form of legalized gambling. He said that leaves the question of whether there are other ways to operate lotteries.
"What we find is that often governments don't do the most robust job of operating a business enterprise," he said.
Hatch-Miller said he agrees that there are things the private sector does better. But he said his agency already is contracting out for many of its services.
And Hatch-Miller said he won't raise objections to privatizing the entire operation if there are safeguards in place and real assurances that the state would do better than it does now.
"And you'd have to guarantee it, have some kind of surety bond or whatever so if they go bankrupt you're not on the hook,''
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ONTARIO – J. R. Martinez, actor, speaker, radio talk show host, and author of "Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit," will be speaking at the Ontario Convention Center on Wednesday.
Martinez will deliver his message of hope, "Facing Adversity with Optimism and Resilience," followed by a book sale and signing. Martinez most recently won the 13th season of the television show "Dancing With the Stars."
The event being hosted by the library and is free.
In addition, Martinez has received many awards and honors for his military service and his commitment to helping others: the 2012 National Red Cross Spirit Award, the 2012 National Disabled American Veteran of the Year Award, and the 2012 California Disabled American Veteran of the Year Award, to name a few.
He has also appeared on numerous television programs, and he is involved with the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Rebuilding American Warriors, and the USO.
Martinez was born in Shreveport, La. He was raised in Shreveport and in Dalton, Ga. Growing up, he was an athlete who enjoyed playing football in high school.
Following his graduation, Martinez joined the Army and viewed his enlistment as a way to give something back to the country that had given so much to him and his family.
After Martinez underwent basic and advanced training, he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.
He was deployed to Iraq. Less than a month into his deployment, while driving a Humvee, he hit a roadside bomb.
Trapped inside the vehicle, he suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to 34 percent of his body.
He spent 34 months in recovery and underwent 33 different surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery.
This event begins at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 909-395-2252.
Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way in Ontario.


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5/11 60 0/0Asked again about QB Kerry Collins, it was obvious
#Colts HC Jim Caldwell wanted to spell out once and for all Curtis Painter is starter.
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The guy's played 5 games. 5 GAMES. The hounds of hell were unleashed upon him after not even 2 full games simply because he's not Peyton Manning and a bunch of idiots read Stampede Blue. Who figured it might take, I dunno, maybe even a half a season's worth of snaps to at least get a feel for what the guy could actually do?


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This commentary originally appeared at 9:53 a.m. EST on Nov. 19 on Real Money Pro -- for access to all of legendary hedge fund manager Doug Kass's strategies and commentaries, click here.
Last Monday, in a long series on cliffs, I addressed the economic, tax, fiscal, political and geopolitical cliffs.
I explained why I felt the fears associated with those cliffs were overblown and that the market could rally over the balance of the year.
I did, however, stipulate that I was still fearful of the earnings cliff, which will likely constrain the market's upside (albeit, possibly to higher levels for the S&P 500).
And there is nothing that I saw in the third-quarter reports that reduces my concerns:
- 95% of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported third-quarter results.
- Third-quarter 2012 EPS rose by 0.5% (above the consensus, which was down by 2%), but company share buybacks added about 1% to reported EPS. So, EPS before buybacks were actually -0.5%.
- Excluding financials, S&P earnings per share were -1.6%.
- 65% of S&P companies exceeded consensus forecasts, down from 69% a year ago. (The long-term average of beats is 60%, and the average beat since the Great Recession has been 74% over the past three to four years.)
- In third quarter 2012, 25% of the S&P reported worse-than-expected EPS vs. 22% a year ago. (The long-term average is 19%.)
- Third-quarter 2012 sales growth was a paltry +1.2%, as only 27% of the companies beat consensus while an outsized 54% missed expectations.
- Profit margins slipped modestly in the third quarter.
To summarize, third-quarter 2012 sales growth fell about 0.8% less than consensus, and third-quarter 2012 EPS growth (year over year) was about 1.5 points above expectations (excluding financials). Profit margins are still 200 basis points above trend line and should continue to trend lower in the face of punk revenue growth.
The top-down consensus for the S&P 500 is for 2013 EPS of $108, and bottom-up consensus is $113 -- both these numbers are clearly way too high.
Most strategists on the Street live at about $103-$105 a share, which, from my perch, is too high as well.
I expect that profit margins will begin to mean revert in 2013 and that S&P earnings will disappoint and will likely fall in the $95-$100 a share range next year.
Fears of an earnings cliff are not overblown. While I believe the S&P can rise to 1410-1430 by year-end, a weakening profit trend could cap the upside to the U.S. stock market in early 2013.


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Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray Reviews
BlandiWow...what a waste of money. A can doesn't last very long, and all it did was leave a powdery residue on my hair that smelled vaguely of lemon Lysol. And...expensive! Sometimes I wonder if the Allure Beauty Editors have ever even seen the products they give awards to, as I have never found myself agreeing with any of them. This product is awful. — 6 years, 7 months agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
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mehI got a free deluxe sample of this and honestly, I've tried better. Thank goodness I didn't pay anything for this, because at the price one would have paid for this wouldn't be worth it. I've tried other dry shampoos that cost a fraction of the price and didn't make me look like I had dandruff. — 6 years, 4 months agovolta | 566 reviews
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Dry shampooI wasn't very impressed with this dry shampoo. I felt like my hair still looked greasy but I just flew through the bottle way too quickly trying to get clean hair. I wouldn't waste my money on this product again. — 6 years, 9 months agoladyboarder9669 | 210 reviews
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ReturnedI purchased this at Sephora back when there weren't nearly as many dry shampoos on the market to choose from. Of the two or three Sephora carried at the time, this looked like the best one. When I sprayed this on my hair the smell was really strong. I didn't mind the scent itself but it was really overpowering. It absorbed the oils in my hair and fluffed it up well enough but after just the fi...read morerst use, the aerosol bottle leaked product like crazy. For a product so expensive, you can't afford to let any of it go to waste! I got one more use out of it before the bottle was empty. Luckily, Sephora has a good return policy and I was able to get a refund for this. It may have been faulty packaging on just the one, but I doubt it. For such an expensive product, I would expect that the company would have put more effort into the packaging to ensure that the precious product doesn't just leak out. If you want to try a dry shampoo from Oscar Blandi...even though there are many, many other options out there now, stick with the one they have in powder form. — 4 years, 11 months agoHeathRene | 285 reviews
First dry shampoo experienceI picked this up at Sephora. If you have fine hair, his product has amazing abilities in adding volume, especially if you use it on hair that hasn't been washed in a day or two. I have stick straight, fine hair and I was really impressed with the difference. I'm only giving it 6 stars because it did not dissipate/absorb oil as well as I expected. — 5 years, 11 months agoitaliaca | 257 reviews
great!really brightens up your hair in between! — 8 years, 5 months agobrassa | 447 reviews
love it!yes this product did live up to it's claims! — 8 years, 7 months agocandyapples17 | 223 reviews
Hot MessI am not a big fan of dry shampoos. They are messy & usually don't work. That is exactly what this does for my hair...nothing. Don't waste your money. — 5 years, 11 months agoFeline44mom | 212 reviews
Oscar BlandiThis works ok and smells good but I prefer the powder. — 6 years, 3 months agoSunBunnyxxxooo | 175 reviews
Meh.The smell is okay. The white eventually brushes out. (I have dark hair.) it's okay for a reset, getting the bedhead out. But it doesn't make my hair feel clean. It felt dirty, plus a bit dry and, well, crunchy. Not a great feeling. This makes it strictly for unavoidable emergencies. I'm glad I only bought a trial size. — 6 years, 4 months agokrycekov | 24 reviews
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Despite dueling politicians with no solutions, the market managed to close on a positive note today. Market players are ignoring the rhetoric and they remain optimistic that a fiscal-cliff deal will be done. Whether they still feel as sanguine 24 hours from now remains to be seen. But for now, there is a high level of trust in our political leaders.
Even though there's a generally positive bias, it continues to be a tough market to trade. Volume is slowing as the holidays approach and there is a lot of very flat and random action. There are a few pockets of momentum, but they are limited and the risk of quick reversals is high.
I'm sure I'm not the only trader worn out from waiting for this fiscal-cliff debate to clarify. I feel like we have been handcuffed for weeks, and I'm sure many traders want to shut down and enjoy the holiday already. Of course, the big risk is that a deal could come at any minute and you can bet there'll be a sharp spike.
There is OK action, but it is tough to embrace until the news flow shifts. It could easily drag out for another week, which would make for miserable trading during Christmas week, but I'm betting on clarity sooner rather than later.
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Nov. 16, 2007
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Staff, Adopt Resolutions and Issue Proclamations
Note to editor: A downloadable photo and synopsis of each presentation will be posted on the county's Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/presentations.htm on Monday, Nov. 19. These photos will remain on the Web site until the next board meeting with presentations on Monday, Dec. 3.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 19, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., will recognize staff, adopt resolutions and issue a proclamation. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
On the Road
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Gene Hull, retiring district deputy administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Hull is celebrated for his 50 years of public service on transportation projects in Northern Virginia.
Adoption Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate the month of November as Adoption Awareness Month in Fairfax County. In the past year, 35 children were adopted through Fairfax County. Observance of this month shows appreciation to the judges, lawyers, social workers and volunteers in the community who help children and families with adoption. The Board of Supervisors urges all residents to reflect on the dreams of children who wait for a permanent family and those families who desire the joys and responsibilities of parenthood.
Kay Larmer
The Board of Supervisors will recognize Kay Larmer, a pioneer in the area of services for older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Larmer retires after 28 years in the county's health and human service agencies.
Best of the Web
The Board of Supervisors will recognize staff who were instrumental in the county's Web site being selected as the 2007 Best of the Web by the Center for Digital Government. Providing information and government services readily available electronically was a driving factor in the award criteria.
AIDS Awareness Day
The Board of Supervisors will designate Dec. 1 as AIDS Awareness Day in Fairfax County. Worldwide, there are more than 40 million people who live with HIV/AIDS. An estimated 45,000 Americans become infected with HIV each year. More than 18,522 Virginians live with HIV/AIDS, and 32 percent of them are between the ages of 30 and 39. The Northern Region of Virginia has seen a 24 percent increase in reported HIV/AIDS cases.


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Kristy Lee is coming to NYC to Send off August with a Big Bang!
Kristy Lee will be opening for Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, for ALL 3 of his performances at City Winery on Sunday, August 23rd thru Tuesday, August 30th.
Kristy Lee is a soul singer/songwriter from Alabama whose raw music
is connecting with hearts around the country. She is a songwriter for ASCAP Nashville,
one of the many music artists on The Agency Group's roster,
and has caught the ears of the recording industry's heavyweights and executives
as well as Grammy Award winning artists Zac Brown & John Hopkins of the Zac Brown Band.
Currently, Kristy Lee and The Dirt Road Band are in pre-production with
Zac Brown & John Hopkins who will be producing several new songs for her new album.
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- Date: June 4, 2013 PIO# 13-6-2
For the nearly 5,000 people a year who visit the Broward Sheriff's Office Civil Division window at the Public Safety Building, there isn't much to see. Unadorned walls surround employees working on writs and summonses. But where there was once ordinary office space, there will soon be something remarkable.
A group of creative, young art students from Tequesta Trace Middle School in Weston has created a mosaic mural that they will hang at 11 a.m. Wednesday in BSO's Civil Division. While it will undoubtedly inspire employees, it's also visible from the bustling public window. The theme, which was chosen by BSO employees, is The Florida Everglades.
Each of the 18 students will hang the 12 x 12-inch canvas he or she painted. When the canvasses are placed together, like a puzzle, a picture of the Everglades will be revealed. Under the direction of art teacher Caron Libby, the seventh and eighth grade students incorporated subtle tributes to Florida universities within the piece.
"This is a beautiful partnership in so many ways," Sheriff Scott Israel said. "Who better to improve a public space than Broward County students?"
Media note: The students will arrive at the Public Safety Building around 10 a.m. for a short reception before the 11 a.m. unveiling. Afterward, they will have lunch and take a tour of BSO.
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WWI Ambulance grouping #2...the hats. The Army issue over seas cap has the medical collar disc on the left side of the cap. On the right side is a large brass Rooster. The symbol of the Ambulance Corps, and this is the ONLY one I have ever seen like this. Probably French made, and sewn to the cap. Next is the blue Veterans grouping hat. Has WWI Victory ribbon, WWI medal, Honorable discharge stripe, and a post WWI Rooster patch. Also has VFW pins. Next is the Campaign hat with maroon & white medical hat cord. Last is that Red Cross arm band, with a buckle adjuster and a French stamp.....


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Hosmer looks good in Triple-A rehab start
KANSAS CITY -- First baseman Eric Hosmer's injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha got off to a successful start on Saturday.
Hosmer went 2-for-6 with two singles and two RBIs. His last hit drove in the winning run to give the Storm Chasers a 10-9 walk-off victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
He had been out since Aug. 1 with a stress fracture of the right hand, the result of being struck by a pitch on July 20 at Boston.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A Republican-sponsored bill barring enforcement of new federal guns laws affecting semi-automatic firearms or high-capacity magazines may be dead for now after it was pulled from consideration in the Arizona Senate over constitutional questions.
Sen. Kelli Ward of Lake Havasu City said Monday that Senate lawyers believe her bill doesn't pass constitutional muster because federal law is supreme. She says the bill was pulled after she realized all the Democrats and even some fellow Republicans on the Rules Committee would not vote for it. She says she believes it likely can't be revived.
Ward's bill passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a party-line vote last week. It survived an attack by Democratic Rep. Eddie Ableser of Tempe, who called it a waste of time because of the constitutional questions.
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BofA CEO to workers: Improve service.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan recently fired off a letter -- the old-fashioned stamped and mailed kind -- to the bank's 270,000 employees worldwide, urging them to change the way they treat customers.
The letter came in response to the BofA ranking well behind megabank competitors JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo and Citigroup in the American Customer Satisfaction Index published in December.
As a baseline, all the banks surveyed in the ACSI averaged 77 out of 100 possible points in customer satisfaction. While not one of the megabanks managed to hit that benchmark -- Wells Fargo was the highest at 74 -- BofA scored 66 out of 100, its lowest score in a decade. In contrast, credit unions scored an average of 82 points in the index, handily beating all of them.
But how important is having good customer service, anyway? After all, BofA hasn't broken 70 in the ACSI since 2008, and yet it's still the largest bank by deposits in the country, with well over $1 trillion sitting in customer accounts. In fact, none of the top four biggest banks have ever scored more than a 74 in the index.
So what gives? When it comes to choices about where to bank, customer service isn't the only thing people consider, says Ted Thames, senior director at Cornerstone Advisors, a financial industry consulting firm in Scottsdale, Ariz.
"I do believe, based on some of the focus groups that I've seen and been a part of, that service is important, but the other factors of personal convenience, the cost of managing the account, fees and charges, and rates are also extremely important," he says.
Bank of America's large nationwide network of customers and online offerings have helped keep it on top, he says. But a renewed focus on customer service probably wouldn't hurt.
"I'm glad to see Bank of America make that step," Thames says.
What do you think? Is quality of service your No. 1 criteria for choosing a bank, or are other factors more important?
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Weeks projected to return Sunday
PHOENIX -- Sunday is still Jemile Weeks' projected return date, but A's manager Bob Melvin isn't planning on rushing his second baseman back into action.
Weeks bruised his right shoulder last Friday attempting to turn a double play. X-rays were negative, but he is still having enough trouble throwing and swinging from the right side to warrant a bit more rest.
"We're still kind of hopefully targeting Sunday," Melvin said. "But we're certainly not putting any pressure on him to do that. It's what we thought yesterday, and I wouldn't say that we're off that yet. [Sunday] is probably the earliest."
Weeks is in the thick of a tight second base competition with Scott Sizemore, who returned from a bruised hand on Tuesday, and Jed Lowrie, an interesting option because of his ability to play every infield position. Though he played the majority of the club's games at second last year, Weeks slumped to a .221 batting average.
Melvin said the competition could come down to the very end of camp.
"There's more that goes into it than just 'OK who is playing second base?'" Melvin said. "It might be who's playing second base against a righty? There are a lot of things that could potentially play into it due to the flexibility that we have."
AJ Cassavell is a reporter for MLB.com Follow him on Twitter @ajcassavell. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Netflix has 30 million members viewing over 1 billion hours of Netflix per month, so the company has the ability to compare ISPs in terms of real world performance. Starting this month, Netflix will publish monthly rankings of major ISPs based upon their actual performance across all Netflix streams. The results from the first month show Google Fiber is the fastest ISP in America with Verizon (FiOS) in second place and a tie between Comcast and Charter for third place. Google Fiber averaged 2.55 Mbps for Netflix streams in November 2012 in order to get the top spot. Google's new Fiber service is only available in the Kansas City area, but it appears to be the king of video streaming despite not being available to the masses. ATT mobile was on the bottom of the list with just 0.48 Mbps.
Google Fiber is now the most consistently fast ISP in America, according to actual user experience on Netflix streams in November. Broadly, cable shows better than DSL. AT&T U-verse, which is a hybrid fiber-DSL service, shows quite poorly compared to Verizon Fios, which is pure fiber. Charter moved down two positions since October. Verizon mobile has 40% higher performance than AT&T mobile. The average performance is well below the peak performance due to a variety of factors including home Wi-Fi, a variety of devices, and a variety of encodes. The relative ranking, however, should be an accurate indicator of relative bandwidth typically experienced across all users, homes, and applications.
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