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Yesterday many major retailers in West Michigan, including Macy's and JCPenney, decided to open in the evening to take extra advantage of shoppers' enthusiasm. Many other smaller stores located in the malls these stores anchor did not, although they were under some pressure from mall management to open as well. The Grand Traverse Mall threatened fines for stores that were not open during the required hours of 8 P.M. Thursday to 1 A.M. Friday.
As of this morning news outlets were reporting that crowds were smaller than last year when stores opened their doors at 5 A.M. Some speculated that this was because even more shopping venues were open even earlier this year so the competition for shoppers was fiercer. It's possible that black shoppers boycotting Black Friday over the Ferguson grand jury outcome earlier this week may have had an impact as well. Nationwide, African-American shoppers have about $1 trillion in customer clout, some percentage of which is in Grand Rapids which is demographically about 21 percent black.
Of course, many retailers hope that shoppers will keep their money in the local economy by patronizing local businesses. In order to better facilitate this, Local First of Grand Rapids have put together a local treasure holiday box showcasing the products of area entrepreneurs. Local First estimates that dollars spent on local retailers are much more likely to stay within the community and will be filtered through other venues, creating and sustaining local jobs and strengthening bonds within the community and empowering smaller players. For those interested in stimulating the local economy, whether through buying apparel, craft beer, or auto parts, Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, November 29.
Currently there is no real consensus about whether it's appropriate to open on Thanksgiving. Many people feel that the encroachment of commercialism on a national holiday is wrong. Others love the thrill of bargain hunting no matter when opportunity knocks. It remains to be seen what the impact of either group will be on Black Friday and the bottom line of our local economy in 2014.


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Sep 2, 2003
|Filing date
|Mar 14, 2000
|Priority date
|Dec 5, 1990
|Fee status
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|Publication number
|Frederik L. Engel, Reinder Haakma, Joseph P. M. van Itegem
|Original Assignee
|Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (8), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (35), Classifications (12), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/678,115, filed Jul. 10, 1996, now abandoned which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/415,779, filed Apr. 3, 1995, now abandoned which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/136,477, filed Oct. 13, 1993, now abandoned which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/803,258, filed Dec. 5, 1991 now abandoned.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a data input device for use with a data processing apparatus, the device comprising a housing that contains a physical member having at least one axis of rotational symmetry and allowing rotational manipulation around any axis with respect to the housing, the device having a sensor for upon the manipulation feeding a sensing signal to the data processing apparatus for thereupon moving a display indicium according to an aggregation of the manipulation on a display. The device includes a controller in response to the sensing signal braking the rotational manipulation. One general realization is as a so-called graphical input device, colloquially called mouse or trackball, which is used to enter commands to a data processing computer or the like. The commands could relate to effecting cursor motions, where activating the cursor at a predetermined position would initiate a stop or specific computer action. Various other user interface features of such a device have been in use. The physical member may have a single axis of rotational symmetry, such as a cylinder. This can likewise be used in the context of a computer. The data processing apparatus may form part of a user appliance not specifically devoted to the data processing per se, such as a radio broadcast tuner. The rotating cylinder could then activate shifting the actually receiving frequency through a prespecified frequency band. Now, although the principal application of the invention is envisaged with a digital data processing apparatus, it may as well be used with apparatus based on analog signalization, such as the above radio broadcast tuner. For brevity, reference is generally had to a data processing apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
For use with a computer, a two-dimensional device of this kind is known from U.S. Pat. No. 4,868,549 (Affinito et al.). The reference describes a mouse for use in a video display system for example a personal computer (PC). The mouse serves for the input of coordinates into the system, thus enabling a cursor to be moved across a display screen of the video system. The mouse housing comprises a sphere which performs a rotary motion when the mouse is moved by hand. Via two wheels which are in mechanical contact with the sphere and which are arranged at an angle of 90� with respect to one another, a motion of the mouse can be detected and measured in an x-direction as well as a y-direction by rotation of the wheels. Motion sensors are coupled to the shafts of the wheels, thus enabling a motion of the wheels to be transferred to the video system.
The mouse disclosed in the reference also comprises braking means enabling the braking of the wheel in the x-direction as well in the y-direction during motion of the wheels. The motion of the mouse can thus be hampered in a given direction by introduction of a friction which may be greater or smaller in a given direction. In addition to a customary visual feedback (for example, the position of a cursor or an image display screen), the operator also experiences a resistive mechanical feedback by the frictional force on the mouse. The inventors of the present invention have discovered that the feedback effected on the rotation manipulation of the device can be made more sophisticated thereby allowing a wider range of useful applications.
Amongst other things it is an object of the present invention to increase the range of feedback functionality, so that the machine-generated force can effect a richer tactility to the data input device. According to a first aspect of the invention the object is realized in that the controller controls both positive and negative accelerations with respect to the rotational manipulation as governed by the data processing apparatus according to a position signal of the display indicium on the display. In this way, also a feed-forward force could be felt by a human user, in addition to, or as an alternative to a braking or negative acceleration force. The positive and negative accelerations may have a fixed value each, such as +A and −B, respectively wherein A and B could be mutually equal, or alternatively, differ from each other. Also, the range of values may be greater. The effective value of the acceleration can depend on where on the screen the indicium, usually the cursor, is actually located. In this respect, the present invention differs from such realizations in remote handling or robotry, where the description of the remote object to be handled would control the feedback. Also, the invention differs from realization pertaining to a data input device on the basis of a joystick or the like. With such joystick, a force extended on the joystick will move it away from a home position, and the physical offset of the joystick so produced is integrated in time to attain the intended movement of an on-screen indicium. Feedback there would be effected as a force exerted on the joystick. In the present invention, any motion of the rotationally symmetric member translates directly to a movement of the on-screen indicium. Therefore, the force is directly dependent on the on-screen position, and in fact, a non-zero force may be present when the position of the indicium is stationary. It would be possible that the indicium be propelled by the system, so that the system would apply kinetic energy to the physical member. This would be unthinkable in the case of a joystick. Generally, the kinematic functionality of a joystick is widely different from that of mouse/trackball devices.
Advantageously the positive and negative accelerations derive from a potential field mapped on display. The potential field can be mapped as a bit pattern or a set of potential functions. This would allow to realize preferred positions or regions on the display with respect to other positions or regions. The potential may be determined for every pixel or for a subset of all pixels. In the latter case, an operator bit pattern may access the so defined pixels for on the basis of their respective potentials and positions relative to the position of the indicium, calculate an instantaneous sign and value of the acceleration. It would be clear that, for example, motion in an x-direction can now be combined with an acceleration in a y-direction.
Advantageously, the positive and negative accelerations are at least codetermined by an actual velocity of the rotational manipulation. An example would be that during fast motion, the generation of the accelerations is suspended. Only during slow motion, they would be present. This would guide the human user during access of a displayed feature that has fine granularity, for so improving effective dexterity. Gross movements would not need such assistance. Moreover, the machine generated force and the operator generated force are now mutually uncoupled.
Advantageously the sensor allows for detecting an actual total force on the member in at least one coordinate direction. This feature would greatly improve the flexibility of the feedback mechanism. The detection of such actual total force is by itself a conventional embodiment.
Advantageously the sensor allows for detecting an instantaneous velocity of the member with respect to the housing. Likewise, this feature improves verbability of the data input device and its use. Velocity measurement can be realized in a variety of ways.
Advantageously the accelerations are multivated. They may have a finite set of values, or even have a continuous range of values. Sometimes a D/A conversion is necessary.
Advantageously, the device is provided with an assignor for assigning to the member a predetermined virtual rotational inertia. Such inertia is represented by an acceleration that adds to the physical inertia. It has proven to be an excellent device for data input, for training, or for testing operators as to their capacities on a motoric level. The inertia need not be time-uniform and/or spatially uniform. A particular advantage of virtual inertia that is greater than actual physical inertia is that the latter now could be made as small as technically feasible. This may be used to construct the physical member as a lightweight element, making it better suitable for portable and/or miniature devices.
In another embodiment, the device may include at least one electromechanical motor for implementing the brake as well as the accelerator. The brake and the accelerator can be simply implemented by way of electromechanical motors. The motor can be accelerated by application of an excitation current, but it is also possible for the motor to be braked. This depends on the excitation current itself (for example, a positive or negative excitation current), but also on the instantaneous direction of rotation of the motor.
The invention also relates to a data processing apparatus comprising display and a data input device according to the foregoing.
Various other aspects of the invention are recited in dependent claims.
For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference is had to the following description taken in connection with the following drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 shows a prior art device,
FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention,
FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention,
FIG. 4 shows a diagram in accordance with the invention in which the acceleration force is shown as a function of a position coordinate, and
FIG. 5 shows an example of an image on a display screen, together with a path along which the member of the device will experience more or less force.
FIG. 1 shows a prior art device. The device comprises a rotationally-symmetrical member (sphere) 10 whereto wheels 11 and 12 are mechanically coupled by friction. A shaft 23 is attached to the wheel 11 and a position sensor (YPOS) 14 and a brake (YBRAKE) 16 are coupled to the shaft. The position sensor 14 is connected, via a data line 20, to a processor 17 in order to supply the processor with a y coordinate of the sphere 10. It is also possible to supply the processor 17 with a time-variation quantity of the y coordinate instead of the absolute y coordinate. The brake 16 is connected, via a data line 21, to the processor 17 so that the brake 16 can be controlled by the processor. To the wheel 12 there is attached a shaft 22 whereto a position sensor (XPOS) 13 and a brake (XBRAKE) 15 are coupled. Via a data line 18, the position sensor 13 is also connected to the processor 17 in order to supply the processor with in this case the x coordinate or a time-variation of the x coordinate of the sphere 10. The brake 15 is connected to the processor 17 via data line 19 so that the brake 15 can also be controlled by the processor. As alternative to the construction shown, various other realizations have been in use that would also lend themselves for applying the improvements of the present invention.
The data lines 18 to 21 are in principle capable of carrying analog or digital signals. The coupling to the processor 17 will usually be digital, so that the processor 17 or the position sensors 13 and 14 and the brakes 15 and 16 could comprise analog-to-digital (A/D) converters or digital-to-analog (D/A) converters should the components 13, 14, 15 and 16 operate on an analog basis. For brevity, the internal structure of the processor and the attached display have not been shown. Also, the housing of the device, that could make it a trackball device (sphere on its upper side extending slightly) or, alternatively, a mouse device (sphere slightly extending on the lower side for being brought in frictional contact with a surface) is not shown for brevity.
The device shown in FIG. 1 operates as follows. During a rotation of the sphere, either the wheel 11 or the wheel 12 or the wheel 11 as well as the wheel 12 will also route due to the friction between the wheels and the sphere. A rotary motion of one of the shafts 22 and 23 is detected by the position sensors 13 and 14, respectively, and applied to the processor 17. On the basis of this data the processor can determine the position of the sphere and, on the basis thereof, it can determine whether the brakes 14 and/or 15 are capable of exerting a braking effect on the sphere when the sphere in motion. In the rest state of the sphere, the frictional force will be equal (and hence proportional) to any operator force exerted on the sphere. This is a substantial drawback of such a device because, when the sphere is actually in an xy position which is undesirable, the operator receives a frictional force feedback only if the sphere is in motion.
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention. The device comprises a number of components which correspond to components of the device shown in FIG. 1, i.e. a sphere 30 wheels 31 and 32, position sensors 33 and 34, brakes 35 and 36, a processor 37, shafts 46 and 47, and data lines 38, 39, 41 and 42. In accordance with the invention, the device shown in FIG. 2 also comprises the accelerator means 45 (XACC) and 44 (YACC) and the data lines 40 and 43. Under the control of the processor 17, the shaft 46 and/or 47 can be accelerated by excitation of the components 45 and/or 44. This means that a force can be exerted on the sphere also during standstill of the sphere. As a result, the operator of the device may experience a distinct force feedback also in the rest state of the sphere. It is even possible for the sphere from the rest state to start rotating in a predetermined direction after having been released by the operator. Such a mechanical feedback by means of a brake and an accelerator, therefore, is not only passive as the device in FIG. 1, but also active. As a result, an operator of a device will receive a substantially improved mechanical feedback so that the total feedback, determined by the feedback via the display screen and the mechanical feedback to the operator, will also be improved.
FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of a device in accordance with the invention. The device comprises a number of components which correspond to components of the device shown in FIG. 2, i.e. a sphere 50 wheels 51 and 52, position sensors 53 and 54, a processor 57, shafts 62 and 63, and data lines 58 and 60. The device shown in FIG. 3, however, differs from the device shown in FIG. 2 in that the functions of the brake 5 (XBRAKE) and the accelerator 45 (XACC) and the brake 36 (YBRAKE) and the accelerator means 44 (YACC) are taken over by the motor 55 (XMOTOR) and the motor 56 (YMOTOR), respectively. The motors 55 and 56 are controlled by the processor 57 via the data lines 59 and 61, respectively. Control via these data lines for the relevant motor 55 or 56 may imply on the one hand that the relevant motor is braked, but may also imply that the relevant motor is accelerated. Thus, both braking and accelerating can be implemented by a single component 55 (XMOTOR) or 56 (YMOTOR), respectively.
In the above FIGS. 1 to 3 a sphere is shown as an example of a rotationally-symmetrical member. The sphere allows for motion in two directions, i.e. an x-direction and a y-direction perpendicular thereto. However, it is also possible to choose a cylinder instead of a sphere. Contrary to a sphere, a cylinder has only one degree of freedom, i.e. a variation is possible exclusively in the x-direction or exclusively in the y-direction. This may suffice for given applications. A cylinder offers the advantage that only a single position sensor, a single brake and a single acceleration element are required, the latter two being again combinable in a single element. Moreover, no coupling wheel would be necessary inasmuch as the cylinder could be mounted directly on an axis.
FIG. 4 shows a diagram in accordance with the invention illustrating the acceleration force as a function of a position coordinate (x). For simplicity, this example concerns only the x-coordinate, but a control may also be present for the y-direction. The x-coordinate is plotted in the horizontal direction and the force acting on the sphere in the device shown in the FIGS. 2 and 3 is plotted in the vertical direction. As appears from the Figure, no force acts on the sphere in the x-path between X2 and X3. In practice this may mean that the sphere is positioned in a desirable area, which can be interpreted as the cursor being situated in a desired position on the image display screen or within a desired position area. Along the path between X1 and X2 the sphere experiences an acceleration force which may vary according to the curves 70, 71 or 72.
The shape of the curves is merely given by way of example and it will be evident that in principle any other shape is feasible because the task is performed by the processor. Such shapes could therefore be according to a straight line, parabola, convex as well as concave curves, curves in the shape of an S, and they could even have corners so that a broken line occurs. Moreover, the amount of force exerted may be small, so as to make the user feel small preferences. Alternatively, the force may be higher, even to such a degree that particular positions would appear "forbidden".
For the three curves the acceleration force F in the x-direction x<X2 is positive and is negative in the x-direction x>X4. In the present example this means that the sphere experiences a positive force which is directed in the positive x-direction when the sphere is situated in the x-path to the left from X2. The sphere thus experiences an accelerating force. The maximum force amounts to F1 and can be determined as desired or as can be technically simply realised.
The sphere experiences a force directed in the negative x-direction if the sphere is situated in the x-path to the right of X3. This means that the sphere is braked during motion to the right and that it is pushed back when in the rest state. The maximum negative force amounts to F2. This value can again be adjusted as desired.
It would be obvious that integrating the x-dependent force shown in FIG. 4 with respect to the x-coordinate produces an x-dependent potential field. Such potential field may also be two-dimensional. It may be static or time-dependent as determined by computer control. In other situations, the force cannot be described as being governed by a single potential field, for example, in that is is controlled by actual cursor velocity, or by a history of the cursor movement, hysteresis, etcetera.
FIG. 5 shows an example of an image 80 on a display screen, together with paths along which the member of the device will experience more or less force. The shaded area 81 is an area in which the presence of the cursor (sphere) is not desired, i.e. when the sphere is present in the area 81 it will experience a force in the direction of the area 82. The area 82 is an area in which the presence of the sphere is desired, i.e. the cursor (sphere) will not experience a force in this area. For simplicity, the force exerted on the device is determined only by the position where the cursor leaves the area 82 and then remains constant so as to push the cursor back, in either one of the +x, −x, +y, −y, directions, respectively. In a more complicated set-up, the force derives from a potential field, the potential generally increasing with the distance to the desired area.
By way of example, a start is made at S. As an indication for the x and y position of the sphere a cursor can be displayed on the image 80. Thus, the operator receives a visual feedback as regards the actual x and y position of the member (the sphere). The cursor can have any reasonable shape, for example an arrow or a dash. Now, the cursor is moved in the positive x-direction until it reaches the point P1. Along this path the sphere of the device will not experience an opposing (braking) or stimulating (accelerating) force, because the cursor (and hence also the sphere) is situated in the desired area. At the point P1 the sphere will experience an opposing force if the operator attempts to move the sphere (cursor) beyond the point P1 in the x-direction. In accordance with the invention, this opposing fee force consists not only of a braking force during movement of the sphere in the positive x-direction, but also of an accelerating force. This means that if the sphere (cursor) were to be situated to the right of P1, the sphere would experience an accelerating force in the negative x-direction.
The sphere does not experience a force along the path 83 between P1 and P2, because it moves on the desired area. When it arrives at the point P2, motion in the positive y-direction will be impeded on the one hand by a braking force from the brake during motion of the sphere in the positive y-direction, and on the one hand by an accelerating force in the negative y-direction.
Along the path 83 between the points P2 and P3 the sphere will not experience any force either.
Furthermore, there is shown the case when the operator has the cursor leave the desired area at point P3. All along the trajectory between points P3 and P5, there is effected an accelerating force in the negative y-direction, as has been symbolized at point P4 by arrow F.
At the boundary between the desired area 82 and the undesired area 81, the force increases from a value zero to a value unequal to zero. The variation of the force as a function of the x-coordinate or the y-coordinate can be as shown in FIG. 4. The point P1 in FIG. 5 then corresponds, for example to the x-coordinate X3 in FIG. 4. When the sphere is moved in the positive direction at the point P1, it will experience a force which will point in the direction of the negative x-direction as can be seen in FIG. 4 for x>X3. Alternatively, near to the border of undesired area 81 the force may increase according to one of the other curves 70 and 71 (FIG. 4).
It may also be that the braking and accelerating forces in accordance with the invention are not exclusively dependent on the instantaneous x,y position of the sphere or cursor. These forces may also be determined by the instantaneous speed of the sphere. Thus, a kind of mass or rotational inertia can be simulated; this could be useful for various applications. The control signals required can be simply generated by the processor by way of an appropriate arithmetic algorithm, because the processor can determine the position coordinates of the sphere, and also its speed in the x- and y-directions, on the basis of position sensors.
In accordance with the invention it is also possible to determine the speed of the sphere by means of additional speed sensors. Generally, a better measuring accuracy can thus be obtained.
In accordance with the invention it is also possible to provide the device with a force sensor for detecting the total force acting on the member. On the basis of this information the data processing apparatus can drive the brake and/or accelerator more or less. Because the magnitude of the drive is known, the operator force exerted by the operator can be simply deduced. On the basis of the deduced operator force it is subsequently possible to change the desired drive of the brake and/or accelerator.
To those skilled in the art it will be evident that the above example is given merely to illustrate the invention. In addition to the possibility of following a desired path, the use of the invention in accessing a menu is also feasible. The sphere (cursor) is then quasi-guided to a desired selection box.
It will also be evident that the accelerator in accordance with the invention may be adjusted so that a sphere can start its own motion from standstill when the sphere is present in an inhibited area, but in that case, the acceleration forces should be adjusted that any oscillatory motion should be damped.
The device in accordance with the invention preferably comprises a trackball. A trackball is a well-known device in which a sphere (ball) is retained in a holder. Sometimes a trackball is to be preferred over a so-called mouse, notably when the available desk surface is only limited, because the mouse need be moved across a surface. A trackball, however, occupies a steady position and can also be integrated, for example in a keyboard. When a trackball is used the operator often experiences difficulty in drawing straight lines on the display screen by rotation of the sphere. This is because the drawing of a straight line implies linear driving of the sphere. In practice, however, a trackball is usually loosely operated by the operator, the wrist of the operator's hand resting on a solid base, for example a desk top. Motions of the operator's hand or fingers, however, do not describe a straight line in such cases but rather an approximation of a circular curve. In such circumstances, the invention could be used by making horizontal motion on the screen preferred to vertical motion, for so allowing easy pointing to successive words on a single line of text. This would mean that each line of text has a preferred area in the form of a narrow strip. Contiguous lines are separated by strips of undesired area that would cost some extra force to traverse. The magnitude of such force could be made adjustable. Also, the processor itself could assign those preferred/undesired strips exclusively to filled text area. Various other layouts of preferred/undesired areas would be feasible. They could also be shown to a user by appropriate shading or colours.
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Sri Lanka in WAR, Sad.. But whats the Difference Between LTTE vs Sri Lanka Army forces November 21, 2008Posted by sandakith in Uncategorized.
LTTE alway push their front defense with very young girls when ever they are in defense mode..
Tribute to SL Forces .. May all the courage & blessing be with you..
I ll leave it you to imagine .. scenario vise versa..
Thats all ..
- 1. mira - December 1, 2008
hi, just wondering these are pictures of srilankan gov soldiers and tamil girls right? If so I think this explains perfectly the difference between the terrorists and us. Thank you very much for putting this out. when here in america, and globally lot of people believe the government is always the bad guy. keep posting. good work. may thw war be over soon


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Along with the new year, Americans got a list of our government's new dietary guidelines (which happens every five years). It's a long read, but fortunately, it is a document that's geared more toward the professionals who advise us about our diets and develop food policies and programs, so we're not expected to wade through it all. And there is a summary that gets to the gist of things pretty quickly: eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, protein and oils while limiting saturated and trans fats, added sugar and sodium. And move around more than you do now (the government also issues physical activity guidelines).
I don't think there is any breaking news there. The articulated limit on sugar is new, but we've all known we should be easing back on that already. The guidelines also remind us that we should be careful when it comes to our consumption of sodium and certain kinds of fats. Again, this is not something that we didn't already know. So then why are we still struggling with these perennial dietary problems?


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The Bantam WhiteSox captured Silver at the Provincial Championships held at Columbus Park.
The WhiteSox couldn't hang onto a 7th inning lead against the Saskatoon Braves. The WhiteSox will represent at the Western Canadian Championships held in Edmonton.In the Bronze medal game the Pacers fell in a hard fought contest against the Saskatoon BlueJays.
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Play(3)By: Kylie Scott
"Thanks, guys," I said. "But I only just got home."
"Um, honey, your home kind of sucks ass right now," said Lauren, taking in my dust bunnies and lack of décor with a sweeping glance. "Besides, it's Friday night. Who sits at home on a Friday night? You wearing your work gear or jumping into jeans? I'd suggest the jeans."
"No." Lauren grasped my shoulders and looked me in the eye. "You have been fucked over by a friend. I have no words to tell you how furious that makes me. You're coming with us. Hide in a corner all night if you want. But you're not sitting here alone dwelling on that thieving ho. You know I never did like her."
Stupidly, I did. Or had. Whatever.
"Didn't I say that, Nate?"
Nate shrugged and jangled his keys some more.
"Go. Get ready." Lauren gave me a push in the general direction of my bedroom.
In my current situation, this might be my only opportunity to meet David Ferris. Ev still showed up here now and then, but I'd never seen him, despite occasionally "hanging out" on the steps just in case. He wasn't my absolute favorite out of the four members of Stage Dive. That honor was reserved for the drummer, Mal Ericson. A few years ago, I'd crushed on him something hard. But still … the David Ferris. For the chance to meet even just one of them, I had to go. A few years ago, I'd had a bit of a thing for the band. Nothing to do with their being buff rock gods. No, I was a musical purist.
"Alright, give me ten minutes." It was the absolute minimum time frame within which I could mentally, if not physically, prepare myself to face the rich and famous. Fortunately, my care factor was now dangerously close to fuck-it levels. Tonight would probably be the best time to meet Mr. Ferris. I might actually manage to keep my cool and not be an awestruck waste of space.
"Five minutes," said Nate. "The game will be starting."
"Would you relax?" asked Lauren.
"No." The man made a snapping sound and Lauren giggled. I didn't look back. I didn't want to know. The walls here were disgustingly thin so Lauren and Nate's nocturnal mating habits weren't much of a secret. Happily I was usually at work during the day. Those hours were a mystery to me, and not one that I pondered.
Oh, alright. Occasionally I pondered because I hadn't gotten anything non-self-induced in a while. Also, apparently I had some repressed voyeuristic tendencies in need of addressing.
Was I really up to a night of watching couples rubbing against one another?
I could call Reece, though he'd said he had a date tonight. Of course, he always had a date. Reece was perfect in every way apart from his man-whore tendencies. My best guy friend liked to spread his love around, to put it mildly. He seemed to be on a conjugal-related first-name basis with the better part of the straight Portland female population aged eighteen to forty-eight. Everyone except me, basically.
Which was fine.
There was nothing wrong with just being friends. Though someday I truly believed we'd make a great couple. He was just so easy to be around. With everything we had in common, we could go the distance. In the meantime, I was content to wait, do my own thing. Not that lately I'd been doing anything or anyone, but you get what I mean.
Reece would listen to me whine about Skye. He'd probably even cancel his date, come over, and keep me company while I moped. He would, however, definitely say "I told you so." When he'd found out I'd been covering for her, he hadn't been happy. He'd outright accused her of using me. Turned out he'd been 110 percent right on that score.
The wound, however, was too raw to be prodded and poked. So … no Reece. In all likelihood, Lizzy would give me the exact same ass kicking Reece had. Neither had been a fan of the save Skye plan. Decision made. I'd go to the party and have fun before my world turned to shit.
Excellent. I could do this.
I couldn't do this.
David and Ev lived in a luxury condo in the Pearl District. The place was sprawling, taking up half the top floor of a beautiful old brown brick building. It must have been surreal for Ev, going from our poky, drafty, thin-walled building to this sort of splendor. It must have been awesome. The old apartment building sat on the edge of downtown, close to the university, but David and Ev lived smack-dab in the middle of the very cool and expensive Pearl District.


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Strong Communities | Giving Back
Enviva has operations throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeast U.S. regions and endeavors to support initiatives that will have a meaningful impact on the local communities where our facilities are located. Our outreach and philanthropic efforts primarily focus on three axes: sustainable forest management and restoration, promoting sustainability through education and local initiatives that support environmental initiatives.
Below are some stories of outreach in our local communities.
Hurricane Matthew Recovery
In fall of 2016, Enviva donated $50,000 to volunteer first responders and service organizations in Enviva communities helping NC and VA recover from the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. The 10 volunteer service organizations supported provide emergency rescue, fire, and flood protection for more than 500,000 VA and NC residents, and regional food banks arranged distribution of more than 1 million pounds of food in response to the storm.
Truck Driver Appreciation Day
In September 2016, Enviva facilities in Hertford and Northampton County, NC and Southampton County, Va. recognized more than 500 contract wood supply drivers during Truck Driver Appreciation Day. Each plant provided homemade treats, refreshments and hosted them at a break station during 24-7 operations.
Holiday Adopt-a-Family
Each holiday season, Enviva facilities participate in a local "Adopt-a-Family" program, providing gifts and necessities to families in need. For 2016, staff at the Enviva Northampton (NC) pellet plant came together to sponsor 15 families for the holidays.
Groundbreaking at Paradise Creek Park
In March 2012, Enviva participated in the groundbreaking of the Elizabeth River Project's historic wetland restoration at Paradise Creek Park, next door to Enviva's export terminal in Portsmouth, Va. Enviva continues to support ERP through various initiatives throughout the year.
In the Classroom
What are wood pellets and why are they important? Enviva staff visit schools in communities where Enviva has operations to answer questions like these. For younger students, we developed Woody the Wood Pellet, an illustrated story explaining how the products Enviva manufactures are helping our customers meet their environmental goals. Most recently, Enviva staff visited KIPP Gaston College Preparatory School in Gaston, NC which is right down the road from our Northampton facility.
Enviva Named Model River Star
Enviva Port of Chesapeake is honored as a Model Level River Star by the Elizabeth River Project, a local non-profit group in the Chesapeake, Va., working with residents and businesses to restore the Elizabeth River. The Port has established stormwater pollution prevention efforts, supported tree planting, incorporated a strong environmental ethic at the site, mentored other River Stars, and most recently facilitated oyster growing that will further wildlife habitat enhancement improvements.


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Comfy Couch Pet Bed is rated out of 5 by 2422.
Rated 5 out of 5 by NYCR from Great bed, only one problem I have purchased this bed many times in the past. Years ago they had a nice red denim material, that is the only one that has lasted for several years. I wish they would bring that fabric option back! That being said, this is still a great and comfortable bed. The only problem is that my cat is convinced it was purchased for him! I have to move him off of it many times a day to make space for the dog who wouldn't dare ask the cat to move herself :) !
Date published: 2017-04-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by Titan from Pet Beds My doby knew this was his when it was delivered! My husband took it out of the box n turned around n he was in it! I bought extra large as he is a Doberman. The bed was great quality and the padding was nice n thick to hold him. We are very glad we purchased this item.I would definitely recommend to my friends.
Date published: 2017-03-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by Britski from Perfect large dog bed Our Bloodhound has a leg injury so we were shopping for a bed for him. When this bed arrived in the mail we could not believe how well made and beautiful it is. Watson LOVES it, if any of our other cats or dogs are on it he gives out a little growl and takes it back. We've had dog beds in the past but this one is PERFECT. My husband and I were joking around saying we could actually sleep comfortably on it.
Date published: 2017-03-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by cinjo from Comfy couch We have three dogs and now have three of these beds. I think I want one! Best ever.
Date published: 2017-03-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by JillJ from Our dogs and cats love these!!! We started out with a small sized comfy bed - the dimensions make them seem huge but the bolsters are so robust that it cuts down on interior space. So we added a medium-sized comfy bed and both our yorkies can curl up together, even one of our cats and a yorkie! It's adorable and they love it. The Nano-Tex cover for the interior cushion is easy on/off which makes washing that part easy as a snap. While they seem pricey, these will clearly hold up. Worth every penny and look nice.
Date published: 2017-03-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by LeleR from Dog gone good! My Frenchie LOVES her bed! It is soft, supportive, and great looking. She jumps right in and snuggles down for the night. I love the bolster for head support. Can't say enough good things about this bed!
Date published: 2017-03-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gimo from Great Investment --- Prolongs Dog Bed Longevity These covers are quite durable & they have extended the life of our Comfy Couch Dog Beds for both our large breed dogs. Do wish they were available in all fabrics that match the Comfy Couch Dog Beds & that they were less expensive!!
Date published: 2017-03-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by Charliesmom from Super plush Charlie loves his new dog bed! That being said, though he is a big Golden, 87 lbs, he is lost in the extra large bed! We actually could have used the large as this takes up quite a bit of room. It is beautiful and so soft and cosy! The color is perfect too! I may send the pillow back as it didn't come monogrammed, but since it was included with his bed, that's not a big deal. We will probably order a second bed for our bedroom, in large this time!
Date published: 2017-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by KSCharlotte from Bailey's second bed! Beautiful, lush and Bailey loves it too. He has a bed upstairs and downstairs in my office. Well made, washable, great colors and this one was on sale - perfect!
Date published: 2017-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheJab from Best dog beds!! We've had dogs for many years and have tried all sorts of arrangements for their beds. The two beds we bought from Frontgate are far and away the best beds ever. They are plush but sturdy. The orthopedic cushions are very much appreciated by our aging pets. They like the surrounding cushion to rest their heads on when they are in the beds. The monogrammed bone shaped pillows are a cute touch.
Date published: 2017-03-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by suzyhart from comfy couch bed This is our 3rd bed. Our dog loves them. They last a long time and they are very nice looking and very soft.
Date published: 2017-03-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by slkdjflskjf from worst purchase ever i ordered the x large bed (have golden retriever) and have ordered the x large bed before from frontgate. i was so disappointed b/c the one that came was TOO small for a golden-it seemed like a medium not an x large. We love this bed but can't order another b/c they have shrunk their beds -an unhappy customer and expensive-had to give to someone else
Date published: 2017-03-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Our2girls from Best dog bed i have ever bought This is the most comfortable dog bed according to our 2, 120 lb girls.......we have a hard time getting them out of it. .....it is extremely well made......would highly recommend it. ......
Date published: 2017-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cyngriff from We got our couch back! We wanted to teach our Golden not to use our sofa as HIS chair, so we purchased him his own. Murphy LOVES his chair and no longer gets on the sofa. Win/win!
Date published: 2017-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by AGopal from Excellent bed I have been looking for a bed for my sheltie for a long time. I have tried many. Then I came across this bed on front gate. I love the bed and so does my sheltie. it is so comfortable and soft and study at the same time. Well done!
Date published: 2017-02-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by ccindyy from Comfy Indeed! Well made and as cushy as promised. Bought extra large for our big dog, but it's so comfy that our little Chihuahua decided it's all hers. I know from experience though, that over time or after several washings the padded cushion thins out and has to be replaced. Probably to be expected though.
Date published: 2017-02-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sdecor from Superior!! The reviews sum this up is an excellent bed its very comfy for your pet and the best part is that the cover can be pulled off so you can wash it. Don't hestiate you'll love it!!
Date published: 2017-02-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vibeke from Comfy Couch Pet Bed Our dog loves the bed. She loves to put her head on the "arm rest" or on the pillow with her name on which we bought to go with it. The best dog bed ever! Thank you Frontgate.
Date published: 2017-02-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by ATxAndie from Big Enough for me? We needed a new bed for our dog - something that would encourage her to get comfy in her own space instead of taking the bottom 1/3 of our bed. After reading reviews, I decided to take the chance that she would adapt to the new bed and that this wouldn't be a wasted investment. She LOVES it! We frequently find her lounging in it upside down.
Date published: 2017-02-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by RoseDawn from Have 2, now ordering a 3rd I ordered 2 beds (small size) last year for my Maltese and Havanese. I was very impressed with how well made they were and how well they have held up. My adult kids call these the Cadillac of beds! I'm ordering an extra-large size for my son's German Shepard (thanks to a review from another German owner who said it's big enough) - he stays with me regularly and needs a nice bed at momma's house! Thanks for such a fine product.
Date published: 2017-02-15
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dit1 from Very nice quality just too high for our dog The bed was made beautifully and very nice looking but our dog likes to lay his head on the bumper and it was just too high I had to return it and bought the donut which he loves !
Date published: 2017-02-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Burns from Dog Bed" My two Labs "finally" stay off my couches.....they love their beds!! Beautiful colors and very well made....we have ordered two more for the bedrooms.....would highly recommend them....worth the price!
Date published: 2017-02-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by Akunia from Very nice gorgeous bed This bed is gorgeous my dog love it the first think when I open from the box ride away my dog Viper just came you can see it on the picture ;)
Date published: 2017-02-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by Luckyed from Fabulous Dog Bed I have purchased this dog bed five times. Two for my dog and three for each of my grand-dogs. Every time one of the grand-dogs visited they would take over our dogs bed. Two of the dogs are labs who would squeeze into our dogs small bed. They love the beds! They are expensive but worth the money. If you are lucky you can catch them on sale. I got two of the five on sale.
Date published: 2017-02-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by JC1234 from Dog bed is great My dog now has permanent bed head! He loves his comfy couch pet bed so much he's in it all the time. bed is very plush and well made. Definitely worth the price.
Date published: 2017-02-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by LRobo from Fantastic bed My parents originally had one of these beds for their dog, with years of use the bolster still held up fantastically. I purchased one for my new puppy and he adores curling up with the raised back to tuck himself against. Also, the quality seems extremely nice, and the ability to remove the fabric cover is ideal. I would definitely purchase this bed again.
Date published: 2017-02-01
Rated 1 out of 5 by Maikib from Poor quality, didn't last While my dog initially loved this bed, the tufted cushion (essentially the base of the bed) lasted less than 6 months-- all the "pin tucks" pulled out and we were left with a big lumpy pillow with all the stuffing congregating on side. My dog wouldn't go in the bed anymore. And the company does not sell a replacement cushion. Poor durability=Poor quality. Would not buy this, or any other products from this company based on my experience with this product.
Date published: 2017-01-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by DiannH from Best Dog Bed Purchase Ever Purchased 2 matching beds for my beagles. They arrived yesterday and ,I as well as the dogs, are in love with them. They match my furniture perfectly and are comfortable. The free bone shaped pillows are adorable. Two of my friends have already asked where I got them and they are buying one for their dogs.
Date published: 2017-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by jlbrez from Perfection The bed is awesome! It's as nice as it looks online!
Date published: 2017-01-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Paddie from Best dog bed on the market Having recently purchased two Comfy Couch Pet Beds, I have to say that I am thrilled with my purchase. The fabric selection is extensive, and I was able to pick a fabric that blends well with my other furnishings. Each bed comes with a dog bone shaped pillow, which I had monogrammed with the dogs' names. Most importantly, the beds must be very comfortable, because as I write this review both dogs are in their respective beds and snoring loudly!! LOVE this dog bed!!
Date published: 2017-01-19
Will The comfy couch pet bed pool blue color be available again? If so, do you have an expected availability date? Thank you.
We regret that we do not currently have an estimated ship date for the Comfy Couch Pet Bed in pool blue.
Date published: 2015-01-20
I looking for this bed in Pool color please.....
Please any way there to get back this bed on Pool color? Also the cover. In ready to buy but the is the color I want for my yellow lab. Please let me know if not I will look another bed. Thanks, Carmen-
We apologize that the Comfy Couch Pet Bed is not currently available in the color pool. We will update the website as soon as we have an expected ship date.
Date published: 2014-11-07
Does this bed still come in the Pool color?
I just see that that is no longer an option in the color choices and I'm curious if it is no longer available. I was waiting for my dog to be 6 months before I purchased this bed and I'm upset because that is the color I wanted.
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The pool blue Comfy Couch Pet Bed is item #35229 for small size, 35330 for the medium size, and 35331 for the large size. Please call a product specialist if you need additional assistance 1-800-537-8484.
Date published: 2014-10-02
does the comfy couch still come in grey?
I saw that there is an option for a grey cushion liner. Thanks so much
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The Comfy Couch Pet Bed is available in Platinum, which is a silver-grey color.
Date published: 2014-10-02
How do you wash the pillow? I need washing directions for the pillow cover and cushion.
If you look up the product online and click on Overview, there are washing instructions.
Date published: 2014-11-22
Replacement cover
Can I get a replacement cover for the bed? This is our 3rd bed, we love them, but this one is already tearing on the side.
Thank you for your interest in the Comfy Couch Pet Bed. We do not have additional covers for sale, but please call us at 1-800-537-8484 with your order number and/or purchaser's name, billing address and approximate year of purchase so we can further assist you.
Date published: 2014-09-09
Can I get replacement inserts?
Thank you for your interest in the Comfy Couch Pet Bed. We do not have replacement bolsters available.
Date published: 2015-10-10
Do you sell a heating pad that can be used with this bed?
We do not sell heating pads that can be used on pet beds.
Date published: 2014-08-20
Does the pool blue color have any green in it?
The Comfy Couch Pet Bed in pool blue is a light blue color, it does not have any green tones.
Date published: 2014-08-05
The green color in the pet bed is called grass. I would like to order a cover as well, but the cover is called Sage. Are these two different colors?
Thank you for your interest in the Comfy Couch Pet Bed. Sage and grass are two different shades of green. We apologize that we do not currently have the sage pet bed available, and the cushion cover, item # 46169 is not manufactured in grass.
Date published: 2015-10-10
Replacement cushions
Are you going to offer an option for customer's to buy replacement cushions for the bed anytime soon? I love this bed and don't want to buy an entire new one if I only need the cushion. It's out of the warranty period, but I think letting customer's buy the cushion separate would be great!
We check prices regularly and have always found the best prices here .
Date published: 2014-09-20
Does the Nano-Tex cover come in platinum?
The Nano-Tex Cover, item 46169, is not available in platinum. The available colors are listed on the product page.
Date published: 2015-10-10
For the personalization on the bone pillow, can you get platinum thread for the name to match the bed?
Unfortunately platinum thread is not a thread option for the bone pillow.
Date published: 2014-05-14
Does pet hair stick to this material even after washing?
I have had different dog beds in the past that I wash and dry, and my dog's hair (he's a yellow lab) is still stuck to it. Before purchasing this bed, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about their experience. Thanks!
Thank you for your interest in the Comfy Couch Pet Bed. We have not had reports of problems with pet hair sticking to the bed after its been washed.
Date published: 2014-07-14
Green color??
The sage color bed in the pictures is a pale green - I would call this sage. But the Sage swatch below is much darker. Are these the same or is the swatch mislabeled? I don't want to order the Sage if it is the dark color. I want the color in the picture with all the puppies. Thanks!
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The pet bed is a more pale green than the small swatch. We have requested that our web team update the color swatch to better match the main image.
Date published: 2013-12-17
Is the bed with the pillow "Bailey" the color "Sage"? It looks much lighter than the swatch you show...much lighter! thanks
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The Comfy Couch Pet Bed with the "Bailey" pillow is the sage color.
Date published: 2014-02-06
I have two German Shepherds. About 80lbs each. Can they share the XL bed?
I have 2 boxers. They sometimes will get in it together however, they are on top of each other when they do. We are ordering a 2nd bed for them. The quality is great so I don't mind purchasing a second for them.
Date published: 2014-01-18
Light green colour
I would like to order the light green colour bed but do not see it in the swatch list? Do you not have this colour? Thank you
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The only green color currently offered is the Sage color. The Sage is the color swatch shown furthest to the right on the order screen.
Date published: 2013-10-29
What size is Jasper the Rough Collie laying in?
Thank you for your interest in Frontgate. The bed in the picture with the collie is a size Large.
Date published: 2016-11-09
Is it possible to get replacement foam tubes for the bed?
The tubes have started falling apart, it makes it very difficult to wash the bed. We all love the beds, especially the dogs!
Thank you for contacting the Frontgate Product Specialist Department. We do not have replacement parts for this item please contact customer service to research your options 1-800-436-2100.
Date published: 2014-05-16
is it possible to get a new cover for this bed
I purchased this bed over a year ago and the zipper is broken. I was wondering if it would be possible to only purchase the cover
These beds are made by Bowsers Pet Beds and if Frontgate cannot help you, then contact Bowsers directly, as they do sell the covers separately and in a lot of different colors not currently offered by Frontgate.
Date published: 2013-11-14
Replacing Comfy Couch Cushion
I purchased the Comfy Couch Pet Bed approximately 2 years ago. The cushion now has has an odor. I do not have a removable cover and there are no zippers on the cushion. Do you sell cushions separately? If not, can I wash the cushion with the foam?
I have washed my cushion a number of times and came out just fine. Looks just like new again :)
Date published: 2013-10-21
Instructions on reassembly after washing
I took the bed apart to wash - how do I put the tubes back in and in what order?
larger tube goes on the bottom, shorter one on top. I found out that it is easier to put the larger one in first then the smaller one.
Date published: 2014-12-20
I have a Golden Retriever puppy who loves to chew. Would this bed hold up to chewing?
I would say no. I have this for my Maltese and just love it! I also have a Golden and would recommend a canvas material for her. It worked for me :) Carolyn
Date published: 2013-10-21
What color is it showing with dog on it grey or sage?
If you are talking about the cover photo right know, with the name Jasper on the pillow. I'm pretty sure is the Sage color! You can see the writing on the pillow looks more sage than grey.
Date published: 2013-10-21
Fabric treatment
My dog loves this bed. Now we want one for our nursery, but have gone to great lengths to make it a non-toxic environment for our infant. Is the microvelvet or orthopedic foam cushion treated with any flame retardants?
Thank you for your patience while we contacted the vendor to obtain an answer to your question regarding this item. We were able to confirm that these beds have not been treated with any type of flame retardants.
Date published: 2013-10-21
Is it possible to monogram the actual bed? or just the pillow?
No, just the pillow.
Date published: 2013-10-21
I purchased this bed from you several years ago. My dog is now 10 years old and she sinks into it and has a harder time getting up than she used to, but she still likes the "comfy bed". My question is if I were to buy a new one of these beds, is there more support with the foam or are they the same as they were years ago, and therefore I would have to order a more ortho type bed. Just wondering because my dog really likes her bed but I feel she would be more comfortable with some more support. Thank you.
We appreciate your interest in this item. Unfortunately, this foam core of this bed has not been changed to provide more support. We do offer our L.A. Dog Ortho Bolster, item 51791, which offers more orthopedic support for your dog.
Date published: 2013-10-21
My 80 lb German Shepherd is longer than 30 ". Will he fit in the XL bed?
Yes. My German Shepherd is 107lbs and about 55inches when he lays on his side. Wouldn't go any smaller since the bed is so soft and fluffy.
Date published: 2014-07-10
What are the machine washing instructions for the comfy couch bed?
Remove all cushions (every area has zippers to remove foam filling) machine wash and dry on cool settings
Date published: 2014-12-20
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Protocall Employee Benefits & ProtoPerks
Employee Benefits
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CMS Cement Sdn Bhd, Sarawak's sole cement manufacturer, plans to expand capacity at its clinker plant in Mambong, about 30km from Kuching, to 2Mt by 2011.
Executive director Othman Abdul Rani said that when completed, the capacity will fully meet the company's demand and has scope for export in the future.
"Currently, we still import about 30 to 40 per cent of the clinker we use to produce cement, thus incurring ever increasing shipping costs.
"We expect to eliminate all imports of clinker in three years and become completely self-sufficient in our clinker supply," he told reporters yesterday.
The company is evaluating whether to acquire the clinker machine from China for about RM600m or Europe for about RM1bn. "Another significant cost in the production of clinker is coal and we are looking to achieve 100 per cent local sourcing of our coal needs with the Sarawak state government's help," he said.
Meanwhile, Othman denied that Sarawak was facing a cement shortage as reported in the media.
"There is no shortage as the two cement plants in Kuching and Bintulu are producing about 1.2tpa - that of the current cement demand in Sarawak," he said.
Othman also denied reports that the cement was sold at high prices in Sarawak. "The fact is that prices of cement have remained unchanged in Sarawak since 2006," he said.
He said the price per tonne of cement is different in each town in Sarawak due to the delivery charges. However, Othman acknowledged that neighbouring Sabah is facing a shortage of cement supply, and said that cooperative measures would be taken to help cement players in Sabah.
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Auberge Campagnarde.. 19.0Km
Saint Michel Les Portes
We welcome you to our hostel Campagnarde the 18th century situated in the Vercors Regional Natural Park, overlooking the Trièves. As ambassadors of the Regional Natural Park of Vercors, from this old farmhouse typical dauphinoise completely renovated and decorated with passion, we are happy to participate in your discovery of this beautiful region of highlands, rustic and authentic.
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Chambres d'Hostun 20.0Km
The Bed Hôst'un are located in North-Drome, between the Alps and Provence, halfway to Grenoble (45 min) and Valencia (30 mins), close to the Rhone Valley and the motorway Lyon / Marseille. Enjoy the pleasant rural setting of the ancient village of Hostun, at a place called Saint-Martin, at the foot of the magnificent Vercors massif, one of the most outstanding natural areas in France. The stone building of three floors, decorated with a small garden, formerly elementary school, was recently renovated with great care. It now houses four comfortable guest rooms with a capacity of 2 persons each. Each room is labeled two key Clévavances. Sightseeing enthusiasts, as fans of hiking, cycling or horse will find a wide range of activities and discoveries. Whether Drôme des Collines, in the fabulous Vercors massif, in the Rhone valley, in Ardeche, a little further south in Provence, or by visiting cities such as Valencia, or Romans sur Isère Grenoble, attractions the region are many and are aimed at more. Learn to cook time for a weekend Garden level of the building in the old courtyard redeveloped cooking workshop, Alain Berne, Meilleur Ouvrier de France leader and professional trainer in cooking and baking, creates and leads to Earth Gourmet cooking classes for amateurs.
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L'Estive 24.7Km
Initially walks on foot or snowshoes in the winter, 700 m of the passage of the free shuttles alpine or Nordic stations, we expect you in our wooden chalet. 2 bedrooms and a loft will be available time for a night, a weekend or more for a family with children to see two couples.
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Le Dérot Moulinage 25.2Km
Bed and Breakfast and table d'hote in the department of Drôme, near Crest. The cottages have been created in a former factory wire. You will find a place to rest and return to nature for the well to your body.
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Frédéric Morin et S.. 25.6Km
Relaxing atmosphere, great view overlooking the river Drôme from five comfortable rooms (24->31m²). Delicious gourmet cuisine at our dinner table, patio exceptional. Special decoration for a stay between East and Modern Art, by artists humanists. Hiking (GR9), canoeing, welcome bikers, cyclists and mountain biking. Availabilities? Booking? do prefer a phone call!
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La Source 25.7Km
26 Drome, on the foot of the Vercors mountain, near the TGV station and Valence. Lost in nature, hosting house totally renovated with organic materials. Organic gardens. Ressourcing centre, ecological and vegetarian, (no alcool) to take time to « Live in harmony with OurSelves and with Nature ». retreats, meditation, hiking, gardening, swimming pool, vegetable garden, ochard. families welcome. Groups till 15 persons; Mongolian yourt. Possibility of family mediation and help in education or EFT and HRV (see on the internet)
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Chambre D'hôtes Aux.. 26.7Km
Saint Lattier
I propose a large bedroom with en-suite private bathroom. I can also accommodate your horse in the park. The house is the starting point for many varied hiking, walking or riding on sandy paths.
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La Belle Etoile 27.0Km
Located in a quiet and peaceful environment, between fields and hills, home style old villa with ground floor bedroom, independent entrance and terrace, mostly renovated in environmentally friendly materials, 500 m from the village. Breakfast with organic and local products. Living yoga practice and meditation. Availability of the room visible on our site . At the end of a small road without traffic, walking paths out of the house .
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Les Agnelles 29.2Km
St Jean D'hérans
Between the Vercors and the Southern Alps (just 40 mn from Grenoble) you find "Les Agnelles". The house dates back to 1823 and has been renovated. The contemporary decor and furnishings complement the more classic structural design. 5 rooms are located on the 2° floor and have private bathroom facilities. During your stay you will be able to experience our local cuisine.
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Le Pellenfrey, Mais.. 29.5Km
4 double bedrooms + 1 independent cottage Near the Mure d'Isère. In small hamlet of Pellenfrey, 5km from Lake Monteynard and unique Himalayan gateways in Europe, you'll stay in a charming. Friendly atmosphere. Hiking, biking, boating, skiing and snowshoeing 30mn. Pets not allowed.
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La Vernaisienne 4.2Km
bed and breakfast very comfortable with wellness and massage
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Le Relais de Chatea.. 7.2Km
We welcome you as our friends in our former farmhouse and barn which we have restored and decorated with great care and turned into a B&B and Gite situated on 5 acres of meadow including a walnut grove, just outside St Jean. You will enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful countryside and the amazing views of the Vercors mountains which can be had from our rooms and terrasses
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Gites des Gabriels .. 8.9Km
Les gites des gabriels purpose 2 bedroom with bath room and toilette private; a quiet coutry, vercors in the green,and sunny and snowy a lot of wild animals, walking in quiet attitude,VVT, with donkeis, horses and your dog nature everywhere new:campsite with a yourte
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A la Source 12.4Km
At the Spring: we accomodatie you for a stay in B & B in a restored old farm with naturalness Surrounded by vine and lavender to 7 km of Die
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La Vercorelle 13.9Km
5 comfortable guest rooms with individual décor to remind you of traditional crafts of yesteryear. Aboveground swimming pool (4m). GR9 and GR93 long distance footpaths. Cross-country skiing. Extra charge for pets: 2. Nestling in a valley on leafy road, facing 12th century Cistercian abbey. An ideal setting for walks, outings, relaxation. Savour traditional dishes around the large oak table at the fireside. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden.
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Rando's Valley 14.4Km
3 cottages to rent in a private property surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors, to ressource and find yourself, with friends or family - A variety of possibilities for hiking and cycling, to discover the gorgeous nature around - only 30 minutes away from Valence (Food,Shopping and Festivals), From Crest (Jazz festival and Historical site) or from Romans (Outlets and Museums)
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Le Vin de L'été 14.7Km
Friendly atmosphere. Besides good wine, here we love to laugh and talk about everything. We are open to meet and exchange. Lovers of things in life, books, history, painting, music, dance, the arts in general and writing in particular, good drink and good food ... It is with pleasure we welcome you with us and we make you discover our area that we know well and we love. See the summer and winter activities in our section "Region-Living Village Activities".
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Evadie, Evasion en .. 15.2Km
31m2 furnished rental for 2 people at Die in the Drôme. Workshops aromatherapy and massages on site for a wellness break.
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La Ferme du Chateau 15.3Km
At the heart of the Vercors massif in the village of St Martin, built on the ruins of the tower of the old castle built in 1662 by Gauthier Sieur de la Tour, in the tradition is a way of life reborn Castle Farm
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Saint Marcel 15.4Km
2 rooms with a baathroom, at the second floor of the house. Ideal for a couple or a little family. The house is built agaist the gallo roman rempart in the historic center of the village. We are near the river (5mn by foot) and montains.
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Gites Valcaris 15.5Km
A guest room that can accommodate three people, an area of approximately 30 m² and a bathroom (shower, sink and toilet). Two cottages can be rented separately or communicate one with a minimum capacity of 6 persons and up to 7 and the second from 7 to 9 people
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Le Clos des Eglises 15.6Km
a very nice house for summer
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Gite Le Cairn 15.7Km
Gresse En Vercors
Nice rental house in the earth of french alps
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Apartment Les Genti.. 15.7Km
Located 46 km from Les Deux Alpes, Apartment Les Gentianes 1 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Gresse-en-Vercors. The property is 34 km from Grenoble and free private parking is available. The kitchenette comes with a dishwasher. A TV is featured. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Alpe d?Huez is 45 km from Apartment Les Gentianes 1, while Villard-de-Lans is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Geoirs Airport, 54 km from Apartment Les Gentianes 1.
Apartment Les Genti.. 15.7Km
Apartment Les Gentianes 2 offers pet-friendly accommodation in Gresse-en-Vercors, 46 km from Les Deux Alpes. The property is 34 km from Grenoble and free private parking is provided. The kitchenette is fitted with a dishwasher. A TV is offered. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Alpe d?Huez is 45 km from Apartment Les Gentianes 2, while Villard-de-Lans is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Saint Geoirs Airport, 54 km from the property.
Le Devant de La Cha.. 17.2Km
Suite with 2 bedrooms (2-4 people)
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A PAS d'ANE 17.9Km
Karen and Bernard welcome you to the gates of the forest of Saou - listed site, remarkable for its bio-diversity - A Bed & Breakfast available, country cottage.
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La Pascalière 18.5Km
Your stay in a healthy habitat. Rent holiday for 8 independent ecological foot of the Vercors in the Drôme. Quality services. Large lot. Ideal for a holiday with family or friends. Weekly rentals or weekend. Open all year. Tel. 04 75 05 07 00 / 06 31 89 73 85. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Les Hauvets 19.1Km
At the foot of the Vercors, in the Drôme, Yves and Chantal accommodate you all year round in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Le Mas De Servant 19.4Km
Auberives en Royans
At the foot of the Vercors to Auberives-In-Royans Carine and Claude welcome you in their three rooms on the ground floor beside the Bourne, a fisherman's paradise. Relax in the quiet of the pool and enjoy the traditional host family table based on local products. Local bicycle and motorcycle making available. France Cottage 3-ears
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Les Hauts de Choran.. 19.6Km
Located in the heart of the Vercors, bridge between Royans and Villard de Lans, 500m above sea level on the road Choranche Caves. Halfway between Grenoble and Valence. In a hamlet restored in the 18th state of the art, consisting of cottages 4 seats each equipped kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Comfort, exceptional views of cliffs and waterfalls ... GR9 on the Grand Traverse of the Vercors. Caving, climbing, cycling, hiking, fishing, exceptional sites: 3min caves, hanging houses, museums and water resistance ... Nature Trail for "Cabane Café" on the discovery of the life of bees, (Refuge LPO). Donkeys, sheep and goat, maintain spaces of a Provencal vegetation.
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A L'Orée du Bois 19.6Km
Agnes and Philip welcome you Hostun, a small village in the Drome hills, the foothills of the Vercors. You will stay on the ground floor of the house owners, in a beautiful setting overlooking the mountains of the Ardeche. Boules, playground for children. Pool. 11x5m to share a bed and owners. La Pomme de Pin is a good starting point for many hiking, biking, bike and motorbike.
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La Bergerie du Vica.. 20.5Km
Vaulted sheepfold, entirely renovated, located in the Parc National Regional du Vercors...
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Châteaux des Marcea.. 21.3Km
25 km south of Grenoble, 500 meters from the A 51, and 10 minutes away from the Lake Monteynard, the Chateau des Marceaux dating from the seventeenth century and its French garden opens its doors on a park 1 hectare. 5 beautiful rooms are ready to welcome you to make you spend a dream holiday.
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La Grange a Mireill.. 22.8Km
In a restored farmhouse, 4 guest rooms with all comfort, Julien en Vercors between ST and Rencurel amidst the wonderful Gorges de la Bourne.
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La Longere 22.9Km
Character cottage 4 people. Kitchen, garden, pool from May to September the edge of Lake Monteynard
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La Chantournelle 23.7Km
Typical house in the foothills of the monastery and 7 km from Grenoble. Exceptional view of the surrounding mountains. Garden, swimming pool, terrace, parking.
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Domaine de Sagnol 23.8Km
Come and enjoy a beautiful landscape for a meal, a drink or a game, more if you feel well. Our « chambres d'hôtes » will enable you to stay longer near the salted swimming pool, and walk around a beautiful and wild landscape.
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Les Matins Bleus B&.. 24.2Km
Because it lies at the heart of the village, "Les Matins Bleus" is located a few steps from the shops restaurants and entertainment. Fully restored nearly, 2 bedrooms, spacious and very bright received a ranking 4 ears. The lounge is available and 2 verandas and terrace.
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La Moraine 24.3Km
Guest apartments of 45m ², for 4 people, facing south with panoramic views of the mountains, quiet. At the start of hiking trails. Sleeps 24 people in 6 apartments. All in a small complex of 6 apartments
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Le Relais Saillando.. 26.1Km
Le Gua
Located in the village of Gua, in the Regional Natural Park of Vercors, the Relais Saillandous old building of the eighteenth century, just renovated, offers 2 bedrooms hôtes.Vous to be seduced by the warm atmosphere of the house , fireplace for evenings by the fireplace, garden terrace facing the mountains and overlooking the village rooftops. A 22 km from GrenobleClose to the A51 motorway, the Relais Saillandous is the starting point for hiking in the Vercors and the Trièves, walking, skiing, or just the place to rest in peace.
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Haut des Menus 26.4Km
Between Provence and vercors, two guest roomin a olld farm farm, in the middle of nowhere, an incredible view, dream landscapes, a protected, timeless place; a total tranquillity; swimming pool with overflowing; all the comfort...
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Domaine du Tisseran.. 26.7Km
Discover our exclusive rooms, rooms with unusual unforgettable charm.
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La Chavanaise 26.9Km
Bed and Breakfast in Isère, in the heart of nature, with a easy access to Vercors mountains and Drome area.
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Le Clos de Fonceman.. 27.0Km
Saint Verand
At the heart of the Dauphiné, on a plateau between the Vercors and the forest of Chambaran, we welcome you in a renovated traditional farmhouse, surrounded by a large garden and three acres of grassland. Pool. Possibility of horse riding.
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Château de Pâquier 27.3Km
Saint Martin de la Cluze
Between the Alps and the Mediterranean, 25 km from Grenoble on the way to the Riviera, we welcome you in a castle of the sixteenth century renovated with passion. We offer quality accommodation: five guest rooms in an exceptional
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La Bouilhanne 27.4Km
Located in Chabeuil, La Bouilhanne offers a garden, terrace and free Wi-Fi access throughout. It is just a 10-minute drive from Valence and the Vercours National Park is 19 km from the property. Accessed by a private entrance, all rooms feature a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, sofa and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. A continental breakfast serving homemade jam is provided each morning at La Bouilhanne. Restaurants can be found within 30 metres of the B&B. La Dome Nature Reserve is just 7 km away and Golf de Valence St Didier is a 5-minute drive from the property. The A7 motorway is ideally located 10 km away and free public parking is possible nearby.
Les Sabots 27.4Km
Les « sabots » is situated between Romans and Crest, 12 Km east of Valence. The owners have restored this contry-style house and propose accommodation for up 10 people . In the garden there are swings and slides for children and a swimming pool where you relax. You can also play billard or table tennis.
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Grange Grande 28.0Km
In the countryside, we welcome you in a house that was recently refurbished. Your entrance leads into a magnificent living room of 45 m2. living room and kitchen remarkable for its beams. This house can accommodate 5-6 people and boasts a fully equipped kitchen, ll, tv, wi-fi. You will have 3 bedrooms, a large bedroom with double bed 140 cm for 2 persons, A bedroom with two single beds of 90 cm, a third bedroom with a bed of 140 cm, a small cot, high chair.
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Maison d'hôtes Agat.. 28.4Km
In the heart of The Vercors Natural Park, doscover the numerous points of interest of this pre-alpine mountain. We will be glad to welcome you in our guests house "Agathe et Sophie", with three "épis" Gites de France, in a natural environment, hafway Villard de Lans et Lans en Vercors. Our chalet with a contemporary architecture is situated in a calm neighbourhood. It icludes three comfortables rooms for our hosts. Back from your walks, or tours, you will be able to relax in the sauna, or rest on the terrace, in the garden or by the fireplace.
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Chambres d'Hôtes La.. 28.7Km
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Chambres d'Hôtes La Noyeraie offers accommodation in Izeron. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the mountains or garden. Rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a shared kitchen at the property. A selection of activities is offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Grenoble is 28 km from Chambres d'Hôtes La Noyeraie, while Villard-de-Lans is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Saint Geoirs Airport, 23 km from Chambres d'Hôtes La Noyeraie.
Chalet Alpes Nature.. 28.7Km
Hello, I'm Vincent and my Chalet en Vercors is settled in the heart of the Vercors natural park, I welcome you in chalet surrounded by nature. An ideal place to have a rest, do some sport (cross country skiing, ski, snowshoe, hiking, climbing, Paragliding, spéléologie...), or spent your holiday quietly. You don't need to use your car to go for a walk everything is around the chalet. A very convenient access, the Chalet is located in Lans-en-Vercors, and it is next to Grenoble or St Geoirs and St Exuperys airports. I'm mountain guide and I lived in this marvelous place for 12 years.
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Gites du finet avec.. 28.8Km
Independent holiday lets with Jacuzzi and Sauna completely renovated in a village house, lying in Trièves, beautiful mountain area 60 km south of Grenoble. Many activities, beautiful scenery and points of view (can be accompanied by a donkey), the cycling, the little train of La Mure, an ecological center Terre Vivante, an adventure in the trees, the bungee jump , paragliding, horse riding ....
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Lesprésverts 29.2Km
Independent chalet in the heart of the massif of the VERCORS, the station(resort) MEAUDRE1600 Isère assets(trump cards) family and sports station(resort); placed the full South in 500m of the centre village and 900 m ski tracks. Rent any season and weekend
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Les Zins et les Hot.. 29.2Km
Perrin and Jacques welcome you to their spacious guest room. Romans in the heart of a quiet garden and wooded this home combines contemporary warmth, comfort and modernity
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La Passerelle 29.6Km
In the old town of Romans, near restaurants and chops. The place Used To Be a wood factory for 80 years. The two rooms are Individuals with There Own toilets. Near Vercors Drome "Provencal" and Ardèche
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A la Crecia 29.7Km
At 1100 meters this ancient farmhouse of the Vercors "At the CRECIA", is located in the small hamlet the "Clements" in Lans en Vercors Backed by the eastern flank of the plateau of the four mountains the bat is the very unity of the prairie and the forest. It has five guest rooms, they are extensive facilities for the family to CRECIA cares to save energy and reduce emissions of greenhouse gas emissions to the environment we have a system combining the combined solar hot water and heating by direct solar floor. At the table d'hote in a warm wood and mountain you will taste the delights of traditional cuisine. You will find the products of our livestock and our gardens
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U.S. stock indexes paused midday Wednesday after posting gains in four of the previous five sessions, a run that included a new high in the S&P 500.
XAutoplay: On | OffThe Nasdaq inched down 0.1%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 rose 0.3%. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average were nearly flat.
Volume declined on the NYSE but rose on the Nasdaq compared with the same time in the previous session.
Retail and oil groups dominated the day's list of leaders, despite their laggard price performance over the past six months.
Oil and gas explorer Continental Resources (CLR) popped 3.5% in modestly higher volume. Going into Wednesday's session, the energy explorer group was No. 188 among 197 industry groups. Continental is 40% off the high it marked in early December.
Retail discount chains rose about 2%, and the strength was broad within the group. Target (TGT) added 2.5%, Costco (COST) 2%, Smart & Final (SFS) 2%, PriceSmart (PSMT) 1.5%, and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 1%. The discount chains are No. 166 in industry group ranking.
The big bank money centers headed toward the group's fourth daily gain in a row, but gains were concentrated among a few stocks. Citigroup (C) popped 0.9% as it closed in on a potential buy point at 69.96. Morgan Stanley (MS) added 0.7% as it struggled to retake and hold above its 50-day line. Bank of America (BAC) rose 1.5% in heavy volume as it retook its 50-day line and continued work on a new base. Money centers are middle of the pack in six-month price performance.
Blue-chip gainers led losers in the Dow Jones industrial average by a 2-1 ratio. Wal-Mart led on the upside, while Apple (AAPL) led the downside with a 1.6% loss.
In the IBD 50, a proxy for top-rated stocks, medical managed care provider Centene (CNC) gapped up to a 6% gain in heavy volume. Centene announced it would buy privately held Fidelis Care, giving Centene a presence in the New York market.
On the downside in the IBD 50, credit information provider TransUnion (TRU) dropped 4% in heavy volume as it cut under its 50-day line. The company said panic from the Equifax (EFX) data breach was also hurting TransUnion.
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