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We generally think about BYOD from employers' perspectives, but what are the main concerns employees have with your BYOD policies/practices?
1 week 9 hours ago
Anyone know how to add a signature line for outgoing email when you are using Windows Phone?
1 week 4 days ago
One of the disadvantages of the X360 vs. the PS3 was the inability to easily replace the hard drive on the X360, while the PS3 had a standard laptop size HDD that was quick and easy to swap out.
2 weeks 6 days ago
Bitrix24, Asana, Wrike….those are probably the first three I would look at. I'm really not sure why Salesforce has decided to shut down Do.com, but at least there are alternatives out there that should fill in the gap.
6 weeks 1 day ago
You can also look at the model numbers: iPhone 4 (CDMA) - A1349 iPhone 4 (GSM) - A1332 iPhone 4S (CDMA and GSM) - A1387
6 weeks 1 day ago
- rcook12 answers Re: What are two advantages of using DDR3 memory over DDR2 memory, with illustrations?Will this be graded, and will neatness count? DDR2 :-( DDR3 :-)
7 weeks 1 day ago
I've yet to have success establishing an account and verifiying my identity on the healthcare.gov site, and when I tried today I was still getting all kinds of glitches and errors.
8 weeks 6 days ago
The "regulatory recovery fee" that is added to many cable/phone bills drives me crazy. In addition to the profit they already make from everyone, that are adding an additional fee to cover their cost for complying with the law.
8 weeks 6 days ago
My view is that if I allow comments, I'm going to restrict posting until I have reviewed and approved them. The downside is obviously the ongoing effort required to moderate posts quickly enough so that people are engaged while not being OCD about it. I do think it dramatically improves viewer engagement though.
11 weeks 10 hours ago
Choose SETTINGS in the app list, then select BLUETOOTH and turn ON. If you are having trouble connecting after you have made sure that Bluetooth is turned on, it could be a compatability issue. Not all Bluetooth devices/versions are supported by Windows Phone (or other OSes for that matter).
11 weeks 10 hours ago
- rcook12 asks How much of an improvement will users see from Apple's use of a 64-bit processor in the new iPhone 5S?Will the average user be able to see a significant difference between devices with the new 64-bit processor and the older 32-bit processor? I know there are other differences between the older models and the new one, I'm just talking about the change from 32-bit to 64-bit.
12 weeks 6 days ago
You are almost limited to the Nokia Lumia line with Windows Phone at this point, but that's not such a bad thing. There are a couple of HTC Windows Phones, but I've never actually seen one. Still HTC makes good devices, generally, so they are probably ok.
14 weeks 5 hours ago
Any idea why Google blocked the YouTube app for Windows Phone?
16 weeks 5 days ago
I've ran into this before, actually. I think it is caused by the default settings in the Advanced Text Import Settings. Anyway, there is a quick way to resolve it:
17 weeks 1 day ago
Microsoft announced the rollout of some changes and features that sound like they will significantly improve the search experience on Windows Phones. The article I read was vague on the timeframe of the rollout though. Any idea when Windows Phone users can expect it?
18 weeks 1 day ago
My wife has a Nokia Windows Phone, and it periodically freezes. Not very often, but often enough that I heard about it. Is this just one of those "they all do that" things with Windows Phones, or is there something that can be done to fix it?
19 weeks 5 days ago
Get a lint-free alcohol prep pad and use it to clean the ball. Usually a little dirt/debris is the cause of this problem, and clean it off will fix it.
25 weeks 2 days ago
I think you have to be subscribed to Office to use it, although from some of the reviews I've read, you aren't going to miss that much if you skip it.
25 weeks 2 days ago
- rcook12 answers Re: i made my desktop icons disappear but something went wrong now i cannot get them backI have no idea what you did. At first blush it sounded like you had just changed the screen resolution, but that wouldn't account for the problems with the control panel. Perhaps you can restart it in safe mode and try to change the display setting there? Good luck.
25 weeks 6 days ago
The battery in my laptop will hold a charge for less than an hour of use at this point, but the cost of a replacement is ridiculous. Is there anything I can do to eek a little more life out of it before I break down and buy a new one?
26 weeks 5 days ago
Unlike European outlets, Japanese outlets look just like the standard 2-prong US outlet. However, the Japanese have a 100V system, whereas the US has a 120V system. Most electically powered items can handle voltage that is not precisely what is specified, but I'm not sure wether this will cause problems for some things like laptops and tablets.
27 weeks 9 hours ago
It is available in all of the versions Johanna Parker mentioned, but if you have plain-Jane, vanilla Windows 8 I don't think you can install it without an upgrade to at least Windows 8 Pro. You could go with TrueCrypt instead; it's free and open source, so you could save the cost of an upgrade.
27 weeks 6 days ago
I have used Sprint's network before, and it can be pretty slow. You will never see those 30-40Mbps speeds that are theoretically possible. I agree with the article Christopher quoted; you will probably experience about 3Mbps download speeds on Spint WiMAX. It's good enough for most use, and you can stream Netflix or music with no problems.
31 weeks 5 days ago
When you have a market that doesn't measure a companies performance over years, but rather breaks it down into 3 month increments, you often have irrational behavior by investors. There is nothing fundamentally different about Apple now than there was 6 months ago; they have huge cash reserves and post fantastic margins.
33 weeks 1 day ago
I know it can feel like Don Quixote tilting at windmills, but basically you can do the classic things: contact your congressman and senator. As the tweet you mentioned suggests, the voice of individuals may not mean much to a lot of politicians compared to corporations with a river of cash, but it is still the best option we have.
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Oklahomans who were victims of mortgage companies' "unfair and deceptive" practices only have a few weeks left to apply for restitution through the Attorney General's Office.
"We're hoping that they don't wait until the day before the deadline because that might not give them enough time to gather what they need to apply," spokeswoman Diane Clay said.
After opting Oklahoma out of a national settlement, state Attorney General Scott Pruitt helped negotiate an $18.6 million agreement in February for compensatory damages for Oklahoma homeowners who were victims of practices such as dual-tracking or robo-signing by Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and GMAC during the mortgage and foreclosure crisis.
The deadline to apply is Sept. 13.
Since the announcement of Oklahoma's settlement, consumer representatives at the Attorney General's Office have fielded nearly 700 telephone calls from residents with questions about the settlement, she said.
Pruitt opted Oklahoma out of the multistate $25 billion settlement that the 49 other states agreed to adopt. Under the federal settlement, states also received millions of dollars for additional avenues of relief for homeowners — including principal reduction programs and refinancing options for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth.
Pruitt has said Oklahoma crafted its own settlement with the banks subject to the federal agreement because he wanted to focus on compensatory damages for home-owners who were victims of "unfair and deceptive" practices by the mortgage-servicing industry.
Other state programs offering principal reduction and refinancing assistance drifted too far from the original goal of the national investigation by various state attorneys general, Clay said.
"The whole reason the states started the investigation was to see if there was any wrongdoing on the part of these banks," Clay said. "Then all of a sudden, it shifted from that to include housing policy issues."
Pruitt's goal was to draft a settlement program that would give his office "more control and ability to help our own citizens and offer restitution that was meaningful," Clay said.
Applying for Oklahoma's relief program does not prevent anyone from applying for federal programs designed to help homeowners who are under water or behind on their payments.
Under Oklahoma's agreement, homeowners harmed by practices such as dual-tracking will likely receive more money, Clay said.
"Under the federal program, the maximum they would have gotten for that is $1,500 to $2,000," she said. "With Oklahoma doing our own settlement, we are not bound by those limits, we can set those limits ourselves."
State officials are currently working on developing an index to set levels of compensation for homeowners, based on values assigned to different types of harm.
"It will be kind of like a triage system," Clay said.
One of the most egregious examples the office has seen is that of an Oklahoma family whose mortgage company sold their policy and added unnecessary and unwanted hazard insurance, causing their monthly mortgage payment to jump from $1,500 to $2,300.
They eventually couldn't pay and asked for help, Clay said. The mortgage company told them not to make their payment for three months so they could become delinquent and then qualify for an assistance program.
The family signed up for the company's foreclosure prevention program — and although they did everything they were told to do, the company was secretly dual-tracking them toward foreclosure, Clay said.
Eventually, the home was foreclosed on and sold at auction.
Some 326 mortgage-related complaint files have been opened by the office, and 73 consumer complaints alleging modification-related wrongdoing (covered under the federal settlement) have been processed to the five mortgage servicers involved, she said.
They also sent letters to 126 consumers who had filed foreclosure or modification-related complaints with the Attorney General's Office before the settlement was announced to make sure they were aware of the new program and encouraged them to fill out restitution claim forms.
Homeowners who want to know if they're eligible are encouraged to call 405-521-2029, so consumer representatives can help them review all potential options. They may not qualify for relief through Oklahoma's settlement but may still qualify for those arms of federal programs through the banks.
"People need to call and we can help them work through that process," she said.
Relief from unfair lending
Oklahomans who think they were subjected to unfair and unlawful practices during the foreclosure process can apply for compensation at or by calling 405-521-2029.
The state is developing an index to determine how to compensate Oklahoma residents if they've been harmed by unfair lending practices.
Homeowners who aren't sure if they qualify for the program are encouraged to call the office and answer some basic questions to see if they may benefit. Only Oklahoma residents are eligible, and the home in question must be the primary residence.
Applications must be received by Sept. 13.
Applying for aid through Oklahoma's settlement does not prevent homeowners from applying for the national programs through the five included banks, which include refinancing options for people who are current on their payments but who owe more than the current value of their home, and principal reduction options for people who are delinquent on their mortgages.
For information on the refinancing and mortgage reduction options provided by the federal settlement, Oklahomans whose mortgages are with these banks should call the following toll-free numbers:
Bank of America: 877-488-7814
Citigroup: 866-272-4749
JPMorgan Chase: 866-372-6901
Wells Fargo: 800-288-3212
What other states are doing
Under the state's unique program, Oklahoma home-owners who were foreclosed upon or incurred financial harm due to mortgage industry practices like robo-signing and dual-tracking may get more money than homeowners with similar problems in other states, according to Attorney General Scott Pruitt's office.
But homeowners in the other 49 states may have more options if they're in danger of losing their home.
Take the case of neighboring Arkansas — which has 850,000 fewer residents than Oklahoma — and will receive an estimated $39.4 million through the settlement, according to the Arkansas attorney general. That's $20 million more than Oklahoma is getting through Pruitt's agreement.
Arkansas lenders will dedicate approximately $11.8 million toward first- and second-lien principal reduction and other forms of loan modification relief in Arkansas.
Another $5.7 million will be set aside for refinancing the loans of borrowers in Arkansas who are under water — meaning their homes are now worth less than they owe on their mortgages.
Arkansans who lost their homes to foreclosure from Jan. 1, 2008, to Dec. 31, 2011, and suffered from unfair/deceptive practices by mortgage servicers would be entitled to a share of approximately $8.5 million, according to the Arkansas Attorney General's Office.
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Parents and children are encouraged to bring a new or gently used coat from 3:30-7:30 p.m. to help ensure that every child and adult stays warm during Oklahoma's harsh winter months. Those who contribute are encouraged to enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun with train rides, pictures with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies. -
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In all, the fire stole from 10 members of the Wilson family.
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"The first one is this gal Nina Pillard," Inhofe said. "She is one of the staunchest pro-abortion persons in America. She's been a pro-abortion leader. She'll be on the D.C. circuit."
In November, the Senate Republican blocked a vote on the nomination of Pillard to the D.C. Circuit. Fifty-six senators voted in favor of moving forward with the nomination.
Pillard is a tenured professor at Georgetown University. She is a former deputy assistant attorney general and a former assistant to the solicitor general. -
House calls for citizen input on Speak Up Oklahoma
In ongoing efforts to increase public participation in state policy discussions, the Oklahoma House of Representatives is seeking input from residents for the 2014 legislative session through a new portal called Speak Up Oklahoma.
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Molten Metal Batteries Yield 20 Times More Current Than Lithium-Ion
Molten metal may not be what you want in your smartphone battery, but it turns out to work great for larger grid-scale batteries. MIT engineers have created devices that can provide up to 20 times as much current as lithium-ion batteries with the same electrode area, according to New Scientist.
The new battery simply consists of tanks filled with three liquid layers kept at 1,292 degrees F (700 degrees C). Molten magnesium sits on top, and antimony sits on the bottom. The middle layer consists of a compound mixture of the two outer layers.
Charging the battery with electricity breaks down the middle layer, and thus enlarges the upper and lower layers, while discharging reverses the process, in a chemical reaction that releases electrons to provide power. Once running, the battery also creates enough self-sustaining heat to keep everything deliciously molten.
A battery as large as a shipping container could deliver a megawatt of electricity, or enough to power about 10,000 100-watt light bulbs for several hours. Its cheaper material costs compared to lithium make it a more cost-effective candidate for scaling up the power grid.
Some utility companies and cities have already turned to sodium sulfur batteries as backup power that can ease reliance on the aging transmission grid -- the Texas town of Presidio recently charged up the largest battery of this type in the U.S. But the molten metal battery technology could provide part of a newer energy infrastructure that supports a growing variety of renewable energy sources.
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What the heck is a 100 watt light bulb? Is that one of those old things that Edison invented that is illegal in California, nobody uses anymore and has no relevance to anything? Can't you use a modern analogy to describe the power of megawatt?
On an "Intelligent Grid" with both Wind, Tidal, and Solar inputs, and with some consistent Nuclear seed power, the whole idea of using all the electricity produced in gainful ways for mankind becomes a possibility - As the American dollar falls, harbinger to an American conversion from a foreign, liquid energy economy to a domestically created Solar, Wind, Wave, Hydro, Tidal, Geothermal, Nuclear electric based economy, we see the electric car charging as a useful "Ballast" to the system, not a detrimental "load". Ideas are changing, but Americans still trade oil generated dollars for Nuclear generated Chinese goods and lose big-time both ways on the exchange! Molten batteries of industrial proportion could make Solar from the South Western deserts a viable reality if Capitalists are forced to "pull the Oil Plug" by the shrinking dollar, and go to perpetual or renewable power as China has and is doing as fast as they can! Even smaller, cheaper, more energy specific reactors such as the Tsinghua University of China's Pebble bed High efficiency Reactors could be modulated or Ballasted for varying demand by such powerful batteries - A small reactor furnishing the huge daylight loads and charging the batteries in times of lower demand? America is not totally lost, only floundering, wounded by its poor dollar performance and the need to convert from foreign liquid energy economy to domestic electric economy, and we fear change like all little children faced with a new reality do! Here's hoping for a graceful maturation for America, no longer sweetheart to the world, and not yet the young woman we want her to become! May these great new batteries help her on her way.
I like the concept, I really do. But I also have to wonder if widespread use of such batteries could have a compromising effect on our power grid in the event of a widespread failure that lasts days or weeks. For example, let's say that in 20 or 25 years we have tons of huge molten metal batteries across our power grid to balance a large amount of renewable but not sustained sources (ie wind, solar, etc). Then let's suppose that a very strong solar flare fries the grid. If this were to happen today, it would take many years to get power up and running everywhere again. But let's say we are better prepared in the future and that most areas can be back up in a matter of months.
Now here's the question: With no inputs or outputs on most of these batteries for weeks or months, will the temerature of the metals drop until the metals solidify completely? I would assume so. If that is the case, and much of our infrastructure is variable (wind, solar), would it then take longer to bring the system back up? Would we have to run nuclear and coal for days or weeks of time to pump enough juice into the system's batteries in order to make them molten again so we can start once again using all our variable renewable sources? Will solidification and reheating of the batteries cause them problems or failure?
Energy storage certainly needs to be addressed. But as we become more and more dependent on our energy grid for essential daily functions, I think we need to look at all the implications of future technologies in terms of worst case scenarios.
@ holstein13, Obviously you don't understand. A 100 watt light bulb is your everyday incandescent bulb. Not those fancy-shmancy florescent bulbs that can't work for crap, but the regular, reliable, been around for ages bulbs with a little wire in it. And if those are illegal in California, than most Californians would be under arrest right now.
Do the ends justify the means. I see utility companies using this technology to augment storing renewable energy devices however it takes a lot of energy and time to heat it up and to keep it heated. One ray of hope is throw a few "Pebbles" in the holding tank to keep it warmed-up for years...
"The base of the PBR's unique design is the spherical fuel elements called "pebbles". These tennis ball-sized pebbles are made of pyrolytic graphite (which acts as the moderator), and they contain thousands of micro fuel particles called TRISO particles. These TRISO fuel particles consist of a fissile material (such as U235) surrounded by a coated ceramic layer of SiC for structural integrity and fission product containment."
The self contained radioactive pebbles can get as hot as 1,600 C.
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@ford2go: Batteries like this are typically stored in a double walled vacuum container - basically a large thermos. Once it is warmed up to operating temperature the internal resistance is more than sufficient to make up for thermal losses and it will stay molten for a long time even without any current flow.


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It's really hard to explain how amazing it is, but here goes! When you apply it on, it may look a bit powdery, but after a few minutes, it does settle into your skin's natural oils. The best way I can describe it is that it doesn't look like you're wearing any foundation. It let's your skin show, and covers all the "issues" you may have flawlessly, without looking like you put on 3 layers of concealer. It's just amazing! And it takes me about 2-3 minutes to buff it on my skin [ I tend to take longer..maybe I just love how the brush feels on my skin?? haha]. It also does not break out my sensitive skin, and it does not smell like anything, thankfully.
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I have used the pressed Jane Iredale powder, and BE, but to me, this is far superior on my skin. At first, I will admit, it looks a little powdery, but after it wears on the skin for a short time, it becomes dewy and gives my skin a softness to the touch, and a glow...which I am all about :) I also feel my skin is becoming less red on the cheeks, and breaking out less since I have been using this. Coincidence? Not sure, but will keep using. Great product! Love that there is Shea Butter in it.
I found this product after my skin got destroyed by BE and EDM. It is amazing! I don't use any of their other items besides the foundation, and it is absolutely fabulous. I don't have any problems with acne, oil, and it glides on smoothly and stays put! Although it sometimes shows up on my nose (I have dry skin), it's not a problem. My skin looks flawless- I recommend this to everyone. I used to use the sponge, but now I use MAC's 150 brush, which still gives good coverage but doesn't cake it on like the sponge does!
I have been usung Pur Minerals for several months now. I like the fact that is pressed, and not loose, and with the 4-1, you don't have to keep layering one product after the other, as with Bare Escentuals. The chisel brush is great for working the powder into my slightly older skin. It conatins a sunscreen, and Shea butter, which adds some moisture and performs better with older skin than Bare Escentuals. Its more eonomical to use than Bare Escentuals, as you pay about $24.00 for the foundation, and don't need all the extra mineral veils, and you don't have to combine two different foundations! I just wish it would last a little longer! I use it as an eyeliner base as well, and with a smaller brush, it works real well as a cover up. Good product!
I wanted to love this foundation, but the color was not flattering at all. It didn't last long on me and my pores seemed to be magnified. I'll still use it for touch-ups because the portability is great, but I don't start the day with it. I'm usually BE medium beige or tan and I purchased the golden medium kit. I love the brush that came with the kit, but I didn't like the foundation color (too yellow), bronzer (too orange) or face color (too pink). I wish I liked it because I hate lugging around large pots of powder everywhere.
I bought the Pur-fect starter kit (which came with the foundation) a few days ago and thus far I love it. :)
I was VERY happy to come so close to my skin tone. I went to Ulta and was able to try the foundations so I didn't have to guess my shade. I first tried medium dark which seemed to be too pinkish for my skin tone and then tried dark which was too dark, but then tried deep which wasn't too dark (even though it is listed after dark), but didn't have the pink undertone which looked odd on my skin. I think I may have to pick a lighter shade when I lose the tan but for now the color matches well.
I payed $35 for the kit which is not cheap but definitely not as expensive as bare minerals or some of the other very pricey foundations. Plus the kit came with a brush, mineral glow, and marble powder in addition to the foundation.
The coverage is good and can be controlled by how much poweder you apply. I can fade and even cover my acne scars with a light layer of powder.
Since I do have such an oily T-zone I do require a quick touch up on my nose, but overall the coverage lasts all day.
The only not so great thing I can find about the pur minerals foundation is that it contains bismuth oxycholoride, which cause some people's skin to react badly. While I can't comment on the long term effects because I've only used it 3 times I haven't had any skin irritation yet so hopefully I won't have a problem, but I'll come back and edit my review if I do.
Recommended :)
EDIT (1/5/09): Still using this foundation and still lovin' it! My tan is gone so I went back to Ulta and purchased the medium dark foundation (which appeared odd when my skin was darker, but is now a great match). I haven't had any bad reactions to it, it can be used as a concealer and I love that it is so quick and easy to apply. I can literally apply this in less than a minute.
I've been searching high and long for the perfect mineral makeup. I had high hopes for this product but it did not work for me. Initially the coverage is good but I find that it fades pretty quickly...even with a primer.
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I have combination oily skin, meaning I'm sort of oily on some and extremely oil in the t-zone so making make-up stay on my face is impossibly hard.
Pur goes on in less than a minute, full coverage, matte, and gets the same results for half the price of the liquids I typically use. One problem - staying power. It doesn't stay on during the summer. Thankfully it's portable and touch ups are easy.
I've only used it with a kabuki brush so I can't say how well it would do with a sponge since it may not go on quite as well.
It does not feel heavy on my skin and my skin has been calm, no breakouts or blackheads when used in conjunction with my usual daily regime.
One *massive* complaint is that I run out *so* quickly. You might as well buy 2 when you go to pick it up.
I bought this product as the sample package, as I always am looking for a new makeup line. Let me tell you this powder is amazing! It does not settle into fine lines, it does not cake up on a blemish, it does not leave during a hot flash! The coverage is better than a liquid, full coverage foundation from a pricier line that I have used for years.
The only problem I have noticed is when you 1st apply this foundation, it does look dry on the skin. This gets better as your natural moisture helps it along.
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When Drew Barrymore recently split with long-term boyfriend Fab, we secretly hoped that she would rebound with someone a little more mature. Unfortunately, she really took our silent advice and ran with it. At a Golden Globes after party Drew was seen making out with none other than Bruce Willis himself. Um, ew.
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I don't think it's EWWWW at all! I don't think it'll be long-term, but it's a free world, why not date who you want?! They look good together!
Bruce Willis is HAWT! I'd make out with him even if he was old enough to be my father!!
eww but drew looks adorable in that dress with the right amount of tannage..way to go chica
I could see the attraction, but i'm still shocked...can you see it now, drew + bruce double dating with ashton + demi??
Whatevs! He is a total hottie. Albeit, a sleazy hottie, but probably a ton of fun for several dates...I'd hit that!
HMMM--not sure what to make of this couple. Sure, for a fling, a rebound thing, I am ALL for it. Just don't make it long-term, like Demi and Ashton. I think that Bruce is jealous that he got traded in for a younger male model--LOL!
Ew ew, how could you Drew? Sounds like you had more than a few, this man could nearly be a dad to you, and I doubt he would be much of a screw!
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This is a spectacular 2500 sqft, brand new (March 07),4 bedroom condo.
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Love the Sanibel
Love the Sanibel
- Guest Sarah B (New Orleans)
- Date of stay 09/13/13
- Review Submitted 09/18/13
Stayed here with a group of 8 adults and had a GREAT trip! Everybody agreed the condo was a great choice. It is much bigger than it even looks at the pictures. We didn't feel cramped at all and felt like we could've had at least 3 more people easily. Billy was super responsive every time we had a question - communication was very easy with him. We will definitely be back again to stay at the Sanibel!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Family Vacation
Family Vacation
- Guest Mickmoon (Illinois)
- Date of stay 07/20/13
- Review Submitted 08/12/13
This was our first big family vacation including kids and grandkids. This condo was perfect for us. Plenty of room for all ten. Easy access on the second floor near the pool & elevator. The beach access was just accross the street and down less than 1/2 a block. There were lots of beach toys available for the kids to take to the beach. Would definitely recommend this condo for a large group.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Great Condo!!
Great Condo!!
- Guest Colleen G.
- Date of stay 07/06/13
- Review Submitted 07/16/13
We had a great time staying at this condo. We had 11 people (all over the age of 21) and space was not an issue at all. Everything was as promised by the owner. We had an issue with a lightbulb being out and it was fixed in less than an hour. The ice maker in the minibar fridge stopped working and so ice was delivered each day for the remainder of our stay. We found the beach umbrellas and extra coolers very helpful! There was no beach cart upon our arrival because it was damaged by the group before us, so we didn't get a replacement until about 4 days into our trip. Once we had the cart, it was a big help getting everything to and from the beach. I loved the beach being so close and the pool was fantastic. I would stay here again and I highly recommend this rental! Close to everything you could possibly want to do in Gulf Shores!Owner response: I'm glad you guys had fun. Thanks for calling and letting us know that something was missing or broken. We cant fix it unless we know about it.
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Great for families
Great for families
- Guest Jeff in GA (Dallas, GA )
- Date of stay 06/22/13
- Review Submitted 07/02/13
We had a great time in Gulf Shores. The condo is well equipped for a week of beach activities. The kitchen is well stocked. The pictures don't do it justice. This condo is bigger than many of the beach houses we have rented through the years. The owner is a pleasure to work with and made the whole process very easy. The walk to the beach was easy with the cart provided at the condo. We highly recommend this property for families with small children. Also, having the pool on the same floor was great!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.
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Awesome Accomodations
Awesome Accomodations
- Guest GULF SHORE FANS (Florence Kentucky)
- Date of stay 06/15/13
- Review Submitted 06/24/13
Our family of 9 had a great time during our stay in your condo. The accomodations were perfect. Enough room for 7 adults and my 2 grandchildren. The location was perfect for our needs. We spent a great deal of time at the pool after a few hours on the beach each day. Close proximity to the lagoon was awesome. My 2 grandchildren had a blast playing on the beach and enjoyed the calm waters. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. We plan to return next year.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
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Awesome beach home away from home!
Awesome beach home away from home!
- Guest arkansas travelers (Arkansas)
- Date of stay 06/01/13
- Review Submitted 06/09/13
Our family of 11 just returned after a very enjoyable week @ this condo. We had a wonderful time in this spacious aptment. Our 5 grandkids, including 2 babies, had plenty of room to play, sleep, & eat. The nice big kitchen made it a pleasure to fix most of our meals there. After the kids were "tucked away" in the back, we grownups could enjoy playing games, watching tv, etc without waking them up. We got very prompt service after reporting an appliance was broken. The beach items provided came in handy, too. We will definitely consider staying here again!!Recommended for: Families with young children.
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Amazing week
Amazing week
- Guest Very Happy Guest (Luttrell Tennessee)
- Date of stay 05/18/13
- Review Submitted 05/25/13
Our family of eight stayed in this amazing condo and had the time of our lives!!! This condo is absolutely stunning! We had more than enough space. We spent what time we were at the condo on the balcony. We will be returning again next year! I think we have found our new vacation destination and it is THIS condo!! Many thanks to the owner for sharing this spectacular place with us. This was our best vacation yet! We had ages 18-67! We loved the fishing in the lagoon and we saw the resident foxes NIGHTLY! Thank you once again! PS. Our last day we found over 100 sand dollars!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thanks Gina I am glad you had a great time. My kids love the lagoon side. That's what's great a out Sanibel being to go to the beach on the gulf side and the lagoon side. I was there before you arrived getting the condo ready for the season and saw several foxes including a baby one.
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- Guest Rudy (New Orleans)
- Date of stay 10/05/12
- Review Submitted 10/18/12
The best condo ever! It was huge & very comfortable. There were so many extras, all the beach accessories were so nice not to have to worry about bringing! This will be the only condo you will ever want to go to!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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So much more than we expected!
So much more than we expected!
- Guest Nicki (St. Louis, MO)
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 08/05/12
There were ten of us that went to Gulf Shores this year. We were so pleasantly surprised when we arrived at this spacious condo. It was a great location, easy to get to and not far from stores and such, but not in the middle of it either. The ocean was easy to get to and we found hermit crabs in the lagoon. The condo had everything we needed plus more. The beach toys and cart came in handy and the ice machine was just great! There were places to hose off around the complex to get clean from the sand and the pool was perfect for my three year old. We had plenty of room inside and plenty of room on the balconies! When we had plumbing issues, a service man came right out. It was the perfect vacation and we will be visiting this condo again!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
Owner response: Thanks for the review. I am glad you had a great time. Thanks for letting me know what needed to be done. If renters dont tell me I will not know what needs to be fixed.
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Hoosier Happy
Hoosier Happy
- Guest Dee (Indiana, USA)
- Date of stay 07/07/12
- Review Submitted 08/01/12
Loved Loved Loved this Condo. We had 14 people which included very young ones: 7 Months Old, a 1 year Old & a 4 year Old. We also had teenagers ranging from 12-17. With 4 bedrooms/baths, everyone could have their own space. This condo was exactly as described; very spacious, well equipped with the major neccessities needed for a comfortable stay.It was very easy to unload because there were a number of large carts availailable for transporting luggage, groceries etc. to the condo. The kitchen was very well stocked, everything we needed and had great working appliances. We Loved the separate bar area with glasses, ice maker and mini refrigerator (came in quite handy for our drinks). We took advantage of the balconies which were very spacious and looked out onto the pool area, which was nice-We could keep an eye on the teens. Nice easy walk to the beach. This condo will definitely be on the TOP of our list of places to stay in the future. We have already recommended this property to several of our friends.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Currency ConversionWinter: 2013-13 Nov 1 - March 25...............$220/night......$1320/week Spring: 2014 MArch 26 - April 12 .................. $260.00 night....$1560/week Easter 2014 April 12th - April 20th..........$270 night....$1620/week Spring 2014 April 20st - May 24rd ...................$260 night.....$1560/week Summer 2014 May 24th - June 28th....................$350 night......$2100/week 4th of July June 28th - July 5th .....................$395 night ........$2370/wee Summer 2014 July 5th - August 16th................$350 night..........$2100/week Fall 2014 August 16th- October 31............... $260...........$1560/week
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- Nearest Airport: Jack Edwards KJKA at 4 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 59 at 2 Miles
- Nearest Beach: beach at 100 Metres
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: Live in New Orleans. Avid fisherman and hunter. Fly airplanes for a living.
Why the Owner Chose Sanibel:
3 hours from New Orleans. Has all amenities. We love GS it has everything
The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
We love the back bay(little lagoon) the kids love to go there to swim and play.
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View from den to kitchen
View from the beach
Bunk Room Doubles on the bottom and twins on top
Master with a King bed
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View to the Gulf
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Twin room
Queen room with its own bathroom
Bar with ice maker and small refrigerator.
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You can't go wrong when you treat yourself, a friend or a loved one with a box of delicious Thorntons Classic chocolates.
There's something for everyone, with every sweet tooth catered for by timeless favourites including Creamy Fudge, Hazelnut Praline and much more.
Thorntons Classic chocolates are developed with the finest quality ingredients combined with traditional art of confectionary making.
These chocolates are alcohol and gluten free. Also available in 587g box - see item number MP156.
This Mega Bumper Hamper has everything you need to make sure you're stocked up for Christmas time.
This hamper includes silverskin onions, baby carrots, green beans, garden peas, mixed vegetables, potatoes, sweetcorn, creamed mushrooms, chasseur & red wine sauce, honey & Dijon mustard sauce, tomato puree, piccalilli, pesto red sauce, beef & tomato noodles, chicken & mushroom noodles, 2 tins of Heinz baked beans, ratatouille, Heinz chicken soup, Heinz mushroom soup, Heinz tomato soup, Heinz tomato ketchup, Heinz vegetable soup, mayonnaise, HP brown sauce, Jacobs cheese biscuits, Jacobs cream crackers, batter mix, dumpling mix, John West pink salmon and John West sardines in BBQ sauce.
There's custard, rice pudding, instant custard, chocolate angel delight, strawberry angel delight, Cadbury white chocolate fingers, milk chocolate fingers, choc chip cookies, peach slices, pear halves, pineapple chunks, lasagne sheets, fusilli pasta, penne pasta, spaghetti pasta, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, mincemeat with chocolate chips, 2 Christmas puddings and malted milk biscuits.
This hamper also comes with Fox's all butter brandy snaps, Fox's coconut crinkle crunch, Fox's favourite selection, dry roasted peanuts, mixed nuts & raisins, salted peanuts, iced Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake, Dundee cake, chocolate sponge pudding and a treacle sponge pudding.
Having this hamper delivered directly to your door in time for Christmas means you can sit back and enjoy your holidays without having to worry about battling round a busy supermarket.
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This tasty Me To You Mug, Marshmallows and Chocolate Gift Set is a wonderful way to warm someone's heart.
The adorable Me To You mug has a pretty pink design with a cute little bear clutching an oversized heart. This set also comes with 50 g of heart-shaped marshmallows that are perfect for a delicious hot chocolate on a cold day.
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Make sure you're stocked up with plenty of tasty treats for Christmas with this Ultimate Hamper.
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It also contains silverskin onions, baby carrots, sliced beetroot, garden peas, mixed vegetables, potatoes, sweetcorn, peach slice, pineapple chunks and Princes fruit cocktail.
This hamper also includes instant custard mix, dry roasted peanuts, mixed nuts and raisins, salted peanuts, Birds strawberry angel delight, Cadbury milk chocolate fingers, Cadbury choc-chip cookies, Christmas pudding, Fox's favourite selection, iced Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake, Heinz treacle sponge pudding, blackcurrant preserve, 3-fruit marmalade, 6 luxury mince pies, Nestle Kit Kat 2 finger milk chocolate biscuits, Nestle dessert topping and chocolate mint crèmes.
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For the lady who appreciates the finer things in life (in other words, tasty wine and gorgeous shoes), this set makes a truly glamorous gift.
Rather than sitting in a plain, uninspiring box, the 20cl bottle of Cordon Rosado Freixenet Cava is presented in a pretty pink glitter resin shoe that sparkles every bit as much as the wine itself.
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The Bruins could have clinched a playoff spot against the Islanders with a win or overtime loss Thursday night. Josh Bailey had other ideas.
The New York center scored two goals to lead the Isles to a 2-1 victory over the punchless Bruins, who looked gassed on the tail end of their final back-to-back of the year. Still, it was an important win for New York not only because they are fighting for a playoff spot, but also because it proved that should the Islanders and Bruins meet up in the playoffs, things could get interesting.
Of course, the Bruins were without Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron, but NESN Nation's Dan Duquette is still willing to give credit where it's due. That's why Bailey is our "Playoff Purpose" player of the game. Who's yours?
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's primary surplus up to 12.4 bln reais in Oct
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* Net debt/GDP ratio falls slightly to 35.2 pct
BRASILIA Nov 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's consolidated primary budget surplus rose sharply in October to 12.398 billion reais thanks to a rise in tax revenues due to seasonal factors, the central bank said on Friday.
The increase in the closely watched primary surplus, that measures the excess of revenue over expenditures before interest payments are taken into account, is not nearly enough for the government to reach its annual target of 139.8 billion reais this year.
The government of President Dilma Rousseff has already acknowledged it will have to resort to alternative accounting methods to reach its target.
A sharp slowdown in tax revenues and a string of tax breaks provided by the government to lift a sluggish economy have dragged down primary savings. The primary budget surplus is a gauge closely watched by investors because it measures a country's ability to service its debt.
Brazil's government tends to collect more taxes in October as companies start paying income taxes for the year.
The forecasts of 7 analysts polled by Reuters for the primary budget surplus ranged from a surplus of 10 billion reais to 17 billion reais. In September, the country posted a primary surplus of 1.591 billion reais.
The public debt-to-GDP ratio fell slightly to 35.2 percent in October from 35.3 percent in September.
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