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Had been for a team lunch to this restaurant. Non-veg food was Ok. Veg is
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Worthless food, untrained staff, useless & arrogent manager... cost is not a issue but i expect value for the money i spend..but its worst food ... overal very bad experience in Zaica.dear friends better you eat any cheap outlet in shivaji nagar its better than this zaica.
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i had recently been to Zaica for a lunch buffet and it was not at all disappointing as the comments above. NOM. The ambience was just perfect and was the hospitality. As far as the food is concerned, the starters and the soup was just authentic.
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Amy Adams hits back as "Axe the copper tax" coalition launches
"Dropping the price of copper broadband will kill UFB uptake"
Featured commentUPDATE: ICT Minister Amy Adams has hit back at the Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing, launched this morning.
"From time-to-time, there are inflated claims made by various sector groups with their own view of the world," Ms Adams said when NBR ONLINE asked the minister for a response to the coalition's claims.
The Coalition objects to the government over-riding the Commerce Commission's proposed steep cuts to Chorus' wholesale homeline pricing. Ms Adams has proposed much more modest cuts, which the government will decide. The Coalition says households will pay $600 million in extra broadband and phone line fees by 2020 (or around $150 extra per household per year), compared to what they would have paid if the original cuts had been pushed through.
Coalition spokeswom and Consumer NZ CEO Sue Chetwin denies the figure is inflated. "The government's proposal would introduce what economists Covec say is a new tax of at least $600 million on Kiwi broadband customers. Our independent economists have told us the tax is probably much more than $600 million, but we preferred to use the lowest and most conservative estimate."
And way call it a "tax"? Matthew Hooton, whose company Exceltium is providing comms for the Coalition, says "A tax is a cost the governement imposes on you to pay to another" - the "other" cost being the public-private Ultrafast Broadband (UFB) rollout, which is being running $300 million overbudget for Chorus.
Ms Adams says, "The simple fact is that under the government's proposals the price that New Zealanders will pay each month for their copper broadband will drop. Any suggestion to the contrary is absolutely incorrect.
Chorus has argued that cheaper copper broadband would hinder (already sluggish) uptake of fibre rolled out under UFB scheme.
Ms Adams picked up on this theme this afternoon, saying "At the same time as we are giving New Zealanders cheaper copper broadband, we are also building a world-class ultra-fast broadband network. It's the best of both worlds for Kiwis.
"What we are going through now is a once-in-a-many generation shift from one complete technology network to a replacement network, and the question that has been asked is whether the pricing framework is properly calibrated to deal with that transitional investment.
And although the government is poised to over-ride the regulator and set lines pricing itself, the minister adds, "We need to acknowledge that the Commerce Commission's price-setting processes are still continuing and are also subject to appeal. This could lead to two or three years of litigation at a time when investors, retail providers and consumers are seeking certainty."
Ms Adams says she acknowledges there are some concerns with the government's proposal, but that a formal feedback process is already in place for her recently released discussion document.
Her office also added the barb that on August 13 last year the Commerce Commission indicated its recommended final prices were likely to be higher than the initial draft prices.
The Coalition says the government keeps changing the rules, and that it's problematic for the Crown to be both investing in Chorus (the Crown is buying $929 million in non-voting Chorus shares and interest free debt securities), and the company's regulator.
It also stresses that Chorus made a $171 millon profit last year.
Chorus responds
"The estimates used today are based on a draft price issued at the start of a long regulatory process," Chorus said in a statement this afternoon.
"That price has never been implemented and describing this as a 'new tax' is clearly misleading and incorrect," Chorus CEO Mark Ratcliffe says.
"The issue at hand is deciding the extent to which wholesale prices may decline, at the same time as ensuring that consumers continue to benefit from investment in high quality broadband infrastructure and investors get a fair return. That process is ongoing.
"Entry level fibre broadband wholesale price is significantly lower than the current copper broadband price, meaning that this initiative will also deliver savings for consumers."
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InternetNZ sees no positive flow-on effect for the UFB.
The net effect of the government's proposals would be to transfer $600 million from Kiwi broadband subscribers into the pockets of Chorus shareholders," CEO Jordan Carter told members this afternoon.
"There is no benefit from this: no faster UFB rollout, no better services, no new jobs, no new investment. Nothing."
EARLIER: A new lobby group called the Coalition for Fair Internet Pricing launches in Wellington today at 12.30pm.
It's pushing for the government to go through with deep cuts to Chorus' wholesale copper phone line pricing suggested by the Commerce Commission last year - instead of ICT Minister Amy Adams' proposal for much more modest cuts.
The group claims Ms Adams' move is transferring around $600 million in potential household phone bill savings to Chorus' back pocket.
The coalition's members include many of the organisations involved in the Drop the Rate, Mate campaign, which formed part of a successful push to get mobile termination rates (MTR, or charges by phone companies when calls terminate on a rival's network) regulated downward. However, there's also the notable addition of some retail ISPs.
They are:
- Consumer NZ
- InternetNZ
- the Telecommunication Users Association of New Zealand (Tuanz)
- CallPlus (including Slingshot
- Orcon
- the Federation of Maori Authorities
- Greypower
- Hautaki Trust (the minority iwi investor in 2degrees)
- KiwiBlog
- KLR Holdings (2degrees founder Tex Edwards' investment vehicle)
- National Urban Maori Authorities
- New Zealand Union of Students' Associations
- Rural Women
- Te Huarahi Tika Trust
- Unite Union.
Exceltium - the lobbying and PR firm run by right wing commentator Matthew Hooton - is providing the groups communications.
The announcement for the event says, "The purpose of the media conference is to launch the coalition's campaign against the government's proposal for a new internet tax with which to subsidise Chorus Ltd," - presumably a reference to the government's decision to over-ride a Commerce Commission recommendation to slash wholesale copper line pricing. The government is looking at several alternative options for more modest cuts, which it would set directly."
Various members of the coalition have already said the government's failure to pursue the steeper wholesale Commerce Commission's draft determination price cuts will cost households hundreds of dollars over the next three years if the cuts are as little as $2.50 a month rather than the up to $12.50 the ComCom recommended (although that argument does assume retail ISPs would directly pass on the savings. They could instead pocket some or all of the savings or, more likely, increase data caps rather than cutting price).
The Commerce Commission's draft determination saw Chorus' shares get slammed last year, and they remained cowered until the government indicated it would sideline the regulator.
Chorus argues deep cuts to copper line pricing would inhibit fibre uptake under the public-private Ultrafast Broadband (UFB) rollout, backed by $1.35 billion in taxpayer funds ($929 million of it in the form of Crown funds being plowed into Chorus).
Earlier Tuanz boss Paul Brislen likened the government sidelining the Commerce Commission over copper line pricing in favour of a direct role for itself to "the bad old days we used to see MPs debating the price of butter in the House. This is a return to that and worse - instead, we won't have the debate, the price will simply be set by the Beehive."
Today, Mr Brilsen said he didn't blame Chorus. The NZX-listed company was simply looking to maximise profit, and negotiate the best possible commercial environment. The buck stopped with the ICT Minister.
Chorus shares [NZX:CNU] were up 1.03% to $2.92 in midday trading.
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What a motley collection of weirdos. Unite, the Students Unions, Greypower and the Federation of Maori Authorities?
Who next to join the campaign? Maybe a boy band from X-Factor? The Institute of Stamp Collectors? Phillipino Immigrant Workers for Cheaper internet?
No, probably one of the Labour leadership contenders
So you are saying that Consumer NZ, InternetNZ, Telecommunication Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ), CallPlus, Slingshot, Hautaki Trust are a bunch of weirdos? They are all players in the telecommunications industry who can drive a lot of change.
The other parties involved are looking out for people they represent, so of course groups that represent demographics with less income are going to support cheaper more accessable internet.
None of the members of the coalition are suprising or unusual at all
Perhaps shareholder has shares in Chorus.
Some might say, a fairly broad spectrum of objectors, including students and pensioners, Maori and Pakeha, telcoms and Rural Women. Could it just be that this is indicative of widespread opposition to the Govt's proposal, rather than your own (clearly all-encompassing) take on things?
Excellent. The Government should end this UFB nonsense which is a solution looking for a no-existent problem and adopt Abbott's policy of fibre to the box then allowing for flexibility in the final connectivity options.
There is zero reason to gift Chorus a monopoly of a vastly overpriced fibre to the home final connection.
So you want to stay in the 20th century??
Paul W - Alan really clearly wants to move to Australia, never mind which century it is, and I certainly agree that it doesn't sound as though he wants to live in the 21st! They are just about to do an expensive policy U-turn as the politician's change seats - so much for regulatory certainty in Australia!!!! I wouldn't invest there! The reality is that UFB is being built ahead of the clear business case, otherwise it would already be under way. That is why the Government policy is to provide financial support to ensure it happens. Telecommunications is an enabler for business at all levels, and it removes the middleman from many business models. It also enables us to have this conversation and disagree with each other with only light handed moderation from the platform owner. In short, in a small remote relatively poor first world country primarily dependent on a few key agricultural exports, Government involvement in ultra-fast broadband is probably essential for the cost -effective delivery of eGovernment, eHealth, and e-Education in the 21st century, never mind the sport, movies, and other bread and circuses for the masses.
We're talking about a $600m tax on broadband customers that will go directly to Chorus shareholders.
That's important enough an issue that it's attracted interest from a wide range of groups and individuals.
More details at midday.
Paul Brislen
There is no such "tax".
Your comments are HIGHLY misleading.
1. The price of wholesale unbundled bitstream access will drop under the Govt proposed plans, just nowhere near by the "free holiday" amount you and your industry cronies want it to drop by.
2. If the ISP retailers you are in bed with like Slingshot get a massive cut to the price of their wholesale copper pricing, there is NO guarantee they will pass on all the benefits to the consumer. They can happily pocket some of the difference. It is YOU and your mates who are seeking to get the free ride, not Chorus.
3. The government is investing $1.35Billion of taxpayer money in fibre. Taxpayers should rightly demand this investment be focused on with the right incentives and public policy framework.It would be a massively bad piece of public policy if the distortions you are seeking cut into the uptake of this huge step-change.
4. The Commerce Commission itself has acknowledged the flaws in its limited methodology by only using two countries far away from NZ. Sweden and Denmark - really?
If anything, the government should encourage Chorus to disconnect and rip copper wire out of the ground two years after fibre becomes available to a property. That's what the NBN in Australia allows for. Move EVERY consumer to copper ASAP.
Hi Sharewatcher,
1: The Commerce Commission's draft ruling includes dropping the price of UBA to around $8 so the total wholesale price would be about $32. The three options the minister includes range from $37.59 to $42.50. The price of broadband will be more than it should be.
In addition, one of the options includes the Minister putting up the price of the local loop unbundled portion by a further $10 over and above the already increased price - those companies that have invested in LLU will be double penalised.
2: There is no guarantee that retailers will pass on the savings, but it would be a brave RSP that kept the money for itself in this environment. We have two RSPs (Orcon and CallPlus/Slingshot) named in this campaign who would actively fight to drop the price and win customers. That should force the hand of the other RSPs.
3: I couldn't agree with you more, so why is the government now seeking to renegotiate the deal it struck with Chorus in 2011? We need certainty, not a radical shift away from world's best practice.
4: What's your point? Both countries are very similar to New Zealand in terms of the regime they deploy for wholesale broadband services.
Chorus has a job to do. It won the contract, we're giving it nearly $1bn interest free and so it should get on and do the job it's been paid for.
Coming back to government asking for more money is out of the question.
And if the government gives in this time, do you really think it will be the last time Chorus comes knocking?
I can understand what you're saying. As a consumer, I want to know the money comes to me and I'm not paying more than I have to, which is what your campaign is all about. The question has been raised as to will these businesses pass this straight through to me? Which would be good. If not though, isn't it just money from one big business to others businesses (and I think Vodafone and Telecom are the biggest). I'm pretty sure that my consumer representative organisations in this would be gunning for this as well. I can't see you saying that though? Is that part of it or not?
Oh yes, those pesky consumers who just pay the bills. Now to be labelled wierdos while the Government takes money out their pockets and gives it to Chorus shareholders.
Dropping the price of copper broadband will kill UFB uptake.
We just installed VDSL (copper) and are getting 90mb/s down and 15mb/s up. Why do I need UFB???
You don't. But unlike fibre, copper broadband degrades badly with distance. Most people don't live close enough to a phone exchange or cabinet to get anything like that speed.
I know, we could put network access points closer to the consumer so that the consumer could use VDSL and the copper and get 90Mbps. We could call them "cabinets" and they could have the expensive backhaul to the exchanges. Then our Facebook and YouTube would go really fast and we could look at cats doing funny things. Or we could spend billions of public money all to create a product that obviously nobody wants to buy anyway. But we are world "leaders" and have shown the world what to do - stick with copper and VDSL.
This will go the same way as RMA. Killer point is that a whole lot of folks never get fibre. Paying today for what tomorrow?
Just get out of the way Adams and let the market take care of it ... you are a National MP after all.
We've had over a decade of politicians, all ill-informed on IT, meddling in the broadband market and it is not getting any better. Can't keep their sticky fingers off a good thing.
It looks like Telecom were doing a pretty good job of things all those years ago pre regulation / separation.
Telecom was able to run things and make investments and deliver services.
Where did the excitement of new possibilities with broadband go - this is all quite turgid stuff really. Where does it all end....back at the beginning with an integrated player solving these problems?
They got the old-time religion - fibre will save the world. They didn't think the pricing through.
"We just installed VDSL (copper) and are getting 90mb/s down and 15mb/s up. Why do I need UFB???"
Stop telling porkies.
That's impossible because the current service profile used by Chorus will give a maximum sync rate of &0Mbps down and 10Mbps up.
Well, it didn't take Labour Party grandee Jordan Carter very long before he started using his role as CEO of InternetNZ to campaign against the National Government.
Chorus agreed to the rates. They should stick to that contract which they signed! There is no benefit to us, the consumer, or business users. Why agree to a change that Chorus are legally obliged to deliver on? Why? because the only thing happening here is the government and Chorus lining their own pockets to the detriment of the rest of New Zealand.
Totally agree with Hamiltonian.
and Chorus shareholders should really consider selling Chorus shares....their company does seem to be able to stay profitable without any Government handouts at the NZ taxpayers expense.
Competition - not monopoly/duopoly please.
Our country/market is small and the government doesn't appear to do enough to ensure that competition can flourish to the benefit of all consumers. We are the voters and tax payers after all.
Good comments from the boss at Chorus. I'd call being insured by New Zealanders against all risks a very fair return for Chorus and its shareholders.
Good comments from the boss at Chorus. I'd call being insured by New Zealanders against all risks a very fair return for Chorus and its shareholders.
Our glorious leader, while determined to make the lives of those dependent on social welfare very unpleasant, has no problems with corporate welfare. This time he is mandating a direct transfer of wealth from individuals to Chorus.
wonder how many chorus shares are held in his 'blind' trusts?
How come the Government, a team of people that are supposed to be working for the Average New Zealander, by being fair and considerate to them, appear to be working for Big Business?
While I understand that we need these businesses to provide jobs, income and taxes, helping them to line thier shareholders pockets at the detriment of the taxpayer is wrong.
National Government, please be aware that these decisions you make, to spend money that is not your own, WILL come back and bite you in the bum....
The Commerce Commission has come up with a recommendation that will have a positive impact now, not in 2,3 or 5 years time. UFB is a long term venture, with long term impacts. Amy Adams, please leave the commission to do the job they are paid to do.


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Concealed carry fails in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has defeated a proposal allowing the carrying of concealed guns in public.
The vote of 64-45 in favor of the bill failed because it needed 71 votes. A super-majority was necessary because the law would preempt the home-rule powers of several cities.
The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Brandon Phelps of Harrisburg would have required authorities to issue concealed-carry permits to anyone who passed background checks.
Phelps used a legislative procedure that will allow him to recall the bill later for another vote.
Illinois is the only state in the nation that prohibits possessing guns in public. A federal appeals court in December ruled the law unconstitutional and gave Illinois until June to adopt a new law.
IL Representative Lang thankful medical marijuana passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Rep. Lou Lang says he is thankful on behalf of patients in the state for the Illinois House approval of a measure authorizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Lawmakers voted 61-57 Wednesday to allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with specific terminal illnesses or debilitating medical conditions.
The Skokie Democrat is the sponsor of the legislation. He says the bill's regulations make it the strictest in the nation. He says those regulations were key to putting the bill "across the goal line."
The legislation sets a 2.5 ounce limit per patient per purchase. The measure calls for 60 state-regulated dispensaries where patients could buy the drug.
Lang says he looks forward to a "strong" vote in the Senate.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry trying to lure Illinois businesses to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry is heading to Illinois to recruit businesses to relocate to Texas.
The former presidential candidate made the announcement Wednesday, after purchasing $42,000 in radio advertising in the Chicago area. Perry calls Texas' business-friendly. The ad is paid for by Texas One, a public-private marketing firm using private money.
His office says Perry will spend one night in Chicago from April 22-23 meeting with business leaders in the biotechnology and financial industries. He will also speak at the 2013 BIO International Convention.
Perry says he wants to "spur competition between states and recruit jobs and employees to Texas." He frequently travels to blue states with big Republican donors, including California, to recruit businesses to Texas.
Perry has also said he is considering running for president again in 2016.
UPDATE: School lockdown ends, but Alhambra bank robber still at large
Metro-east police continue to search for an armed man who held up the National Bank in Alhambra Tuesday afternoon.
The Madison County Sheriff's office reports that the bandit walked in the front door of the bank with a handgun and demanded cash from an employee. The robber took the cash, and then fled on foot.
Authorities locked now the near-by Alhambra Elementary School as a precaution while they searched for the suspect.
He's still at large.
Illinois doctors call on lawmakers to legalize medicinal marijuana
CHICAGO (AP) - Nearly 250 physicians are calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize the use of marijuana for patients with serious illnesses.
Three physicians spoke during a news conference Tuesday. They say marijuana can be a safer and more effective treatment than narcotics for patients with diseases such as cancer and HIV.
The Illinois House is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would create a medical marijuana pilot program. It would allow physicians who have an existing relationship with a patient to prescribe marijuana for certain conditions. Patients would be limited to buying 2.5 ounces at a time from dispensaries regulated by the state.
Julie Falco of Chicago uses marijuana to treat multiple sclerosis symptoms. Falco says she and other patients shouldn't be considered criminals for trying to ease their suffering.
AG Lisa Madigan continues to raise more election money than Gov. Quinn
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Madigan is a potential Democratic primary challenger to Quinn. Madigan says she has not yet decided whether to take on the governor next spring.
Campaign finance reports filed with the state Elections Board show Madigan spent $77,000 during the first quarter and had $4.4 million in the bank on April 1. Quinn spent $119,000 and had $1.5 million on hand.
Among possible Republican candidates, businessman Bruce Rauner's (ROW'-nerz) exploratory committee raised more than $1 million and already has taken in $91,000 in large donations since April 1.
GOP Treasurer Dan Rutherford (ROO'-ther-ferd) raised $300,000 and had $740,000 in the bank.
US Supreme Court will stay out of Illinois gun control debate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn says it's "good news" for Illinois that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to stay out of the gun debate in New York.
The justices declined Monday to hear a challenge to a strict New York law making it difficult to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public.
In Illinois, lawmakers are crafting guidelines for concealed carry after a federal appeals court said Illinois' concealed carry ban was unconstitutional. Lawmakers have until early June to come up with a law.
Quinn wants Madigan to appeal to the Supreme Court. She's said she'll see what lawmakers do and hasn't decided yet.
New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the country and Quinn says it's a model for other states.
Illinois Department of Human Services workers incredibly overworked
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Officials say the Illinois Department of Human Services staff is so lean that caseworkers can devote only 45 minutes a year to some families in need of social services.
Human Services Secretary Michelle Saddler told lawmakers today that the agency needs more money to hire employees. Some have caseloads of 2,600.
Illinois Consolidated Election Results
Votes are still being counted in some metro-east elections.
Some of the race results are in: Edwardsville has chosen a new mayor. Hal Patton defeated Barb Stamer in that race. Patton will replace Mayor Gary Niebur, who's led the city since 1992. Mark Eckert will remain Mayor of Belleville, having beaten Jospeph Hayden and Phillip Elmore.
Other contests are still up in the air: In Alton, Mayor Tom Hoechst could possibly lose his seat to write-in candidate Brant Walker but county Clerk Debra Ming-Mendoza said final numbers probably won't be available until Wednesday.
A property tax increase aimed at preventing the sort of cuts made in other districts has failed in O'Fallon. Supporters had asked residents to approve a temporary tax to cover the gap until the state of Illinois paid its share of funding. The tax would have generated about $3 million dollars a year, but it was soundly defeated with 65-percent of voters saying no.
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DRC Receives Expert Accreditation Under Federal Security Program
ANDOVER, Mass., May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynamics Research Corporation (DRCO), a leading provider of innovative management consulting, engineering, science and technology solutions to federal and state governments, today announced that it has been accredited as a third party assessment organization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
The accreditation enables DRC to conduct pre-audit assessments and to audit cloud service provider compliance with FedRAMP security requirements. DRC will apply its proven assessment methodology and leverage in-depth technical analytic skills coupled with a thorough understanding of security controls implementations unique to cloud environments to enable cloud vendors to provide secure cloud services to government agencies.
"As more government agencies are looking to reap the benefits of cloud computing, the FedRAMP program is a critical step in keeping sensitive government data secure," said Jim Regan, DRC's chairman and chief executive officer. "We look forward to adding to our deep experience providing critical cybersecurity support to government agencies by extending our capabilities and helping to accelerate cloud computing adoption in government."
Under FedRAMP, accredited independent organizations assess cloud controls in compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act using custom methodologies and approaches to conduct detailed assessments of cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities in cloud environments and enabling cloud service providers to mitigate risks.
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Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) provides measurable performance improvements for government customers through the delivery of innovative management consulting, engineering, science and technology solutions. DRC offers the capabilities of a large company and the responsiveness of a small company, backed by a history of excellence and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1955, DRC is a publicly held corporation (Nasdaq:DRCO) and maintains more than 25 offices nationwide with major offices in Andover, Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C. region. For more information please visit our website at www.drc.com .
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Luxury Creekside Cottage with a Short Walk to Town!
- Minimum stay:2-5 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Ask Manager
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Mill Valley house description
* Normandy-style cottage w/ large great room
* short walk to downtown Mill Valley (coffee, shopping, restaurants)
* hike/bike from cottage to waterfall, Muir Woods, Alpine Club, Mountain Home Inn, Tourist Clubs, and more.
* minutes to San Francisco
* burbling creek runs by the house and across the grounds
* situated amidst majestic redwoods, forest views throughout
* recent extensive renovations
* new gourmet kitchen appliances
* master bedroom with en-suite bath and walk in closet
* media room with home theater system (55 in. plasma)
* free high-speed WiFi
* free local and US long distance phone
* no pets, no smoking, no events or receptions
* sleeps 6-8 (up to 6 adults + 2 children)
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Cooking Utensils
- Toaster
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Covered Parking
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Games
- Books
- DVD Player
- Toys
- Broadband Access
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
Location & View
- Groceries
- Laundromat
- Kayaking
- ATM/Bank
- Sight Seeing
- Fitness Center
- Massage Therapist
- Wind-Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Cycling
- Scenic Drives
- Cinemas
- Live Theater
- Winery Tours
- Churches
- Library
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Walking
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A gem in the redwoods!
A gem in the redwoods!
- Guest Kristin (San Francisco, CA)
- Date of stay 09/26/13
- Review Submitted 10/14/13
My family had a wonderful time staying at this luxurious cottage. The location was perfect for our weekend of wedding festivities at the Ralston White Retreat. Kelly was great to work with and very helpful always prompt with responses to our questions. The cottage is beautifully decorated, the neighborhood was quiet, we will definitely be staying again!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Trees, Forest filtered light, and Luxury!
Trees, Forest filtered light, and Luxury!
- Guest Chet (Arizona)
- Date of stay 09/13/13
- Review Submitted 09/19/13
Fabulous, beautiful luxury in the forest! Awesome windy roads, huge trees, great walking paths, and easy access to downtown mill valley. Also we were amazed at how quickly and easily we could access downtown San Fran from the house, and we made frequent, fun trips in to the city, and had a comfortable quiet home to come back to! We would highly recommend this property!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Muir Cottage Visit in late August
Muir Cottage Visit in late August
- Guest Bride's mom (San Luis Obispo)
- Date of stay 08/28/13
- Review Submitted 09/15/13
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Muir Cottage before and following my daughter's wedding at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club. It was perfect! The listing description and photos were accurate. The home was charming, well equipped and comfortable for the 6 of us. The location was great too. Easy walking distance to town but remote enough to feel private and secluded. I would definitely recommend it to friends and hope to stay again!!Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Great Property, wonderful owner/manager
Great Property, wonderful owner/manager
- Guest Jesse P. (Haiku, Hawaii)
- Date of stay 03/17/13
- Review Submitted 08/14/13
We had a great time at this lovely home in the redwoods! The home is clean and well appointed and really has that norther California Cottage feel. Gorgeously built with large timbers and situated over a cree and surrounded by ancient woods - and within walking distance to Mill Valley. Perfect! The owner/manager was a delight to work with; very helpful. We'll be back!Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Manager response: Thanks Jesse! Coming from you that is a huge compliment. Come back anytime, we would love to have you. Kelly
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Romantic Cottage
Romantic Cottage
- Guest Nick (Fairfax CA)
- Date of stay 04/22/13
- Review Submitted 05/11/13
My wife and I stayed at this wonderful cottage that oozes character. Its extremely comfortable and located very well - close to town but also close to the trails, water holes and waterfalls. The street is quiet I couldn't hear other people or their dogs. I haven't slept this well in years. The house was clean, everything worked and I will recommend this place to my friendsRecommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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love this house and location
love this house and location
- Guest Edite (Santa Monica)
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 04/11/13
Our family stayed several days here and loved everything. The house is large beautiful clean and comfortable. The setting is ideal, nestled among redwood trees with a stream running through the property. We took walks into the wonderful town of Mill Valley which had great restaurants and shops and took several scenic hikes that start at the front door. we were sad to leave and can't wait to return. Highly recommendRecommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Cozy, Gorgeous and Elegant in the Beautiful Redwoods
Cozy, Gorgeous and Elegant in the Beautiful Redwoods
- Guest Ruthie F. (Irvington, Alabama (outside Mobile))
- Date of stay 03/02/13
- Review Submitted 03/25/13
This house far exceeded our expectations! It was super clean, tastefully done, elegant yet casual,natural and gorgeous. Our family loved every minute we spent here and every square inch was really beautiful. The windows and sky lights, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and simple uncluttered decor make such a lovely fresh feeling inside. The creek just outside lulls you to sleep. The huge redwoods surround the whole place making for absolute peacefulness. Everything is perfectly maintained. Beds were so comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen newly renovated, top quality appliances, lots of space for our family of 8. Just outside the door are fantastic hiking trails, paths to walk. Milly Valley town square is such a pleasant stroll. Everyday we enjoyed something new, from San Francisco, Napa Valley, Pt. Reyes, Sausalito, Muir Woods, hiking to the top of Mt. Tam...each day was so special and coming home to this fantastic house was exceptional! The owner was so nice and enjoyable to talk to. She made the booking go very smoothly and made us feel so very welcome. I can't say enough about this place....my family is talking about going back already!!!Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Manager response: Thank you Ruthie. You were a terrific guest. Please come anytime. Kelly
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Beautiful cottage in the woods yet walkable to town
Beautiful cottage in the woods yet walkable to town
- Guest Joanne C. (San Francisco, California)
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 03/15/13
My family and I had a small reunion at this home. We enjoyed the house immensely. The large windows allowed us to feel like we were outside in the woods and it was very calming. We also enjoyed the serenity of the neighborhood and the access to restaurants, hiking trails, etc. My brother loved it so much that he has booked another getaway at the house with his friends!Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
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Muir Cottage is Dreamy
Muir Cottage is Dreamy
- Guest getanna (all over)
- Date of stay 12/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/06/13
Rarely do vacation houses look as good in real life as they do in the pictures. With Muir Cottage, that is not the case. Perfectly positioned just 20 minutes from San Francisco and moments away from Mill Valley's charming down town square, the cottage is the perfect family retreat. The beds are aappointed with lovely cotton bedding and quality mattresses and the furnishings comfortable and charming. The house was very clean. I would go back in a heart beat. I loved sleeping to the sounds of the creek that wrapped itself around the house. The towering red woods outside the windows were soothing to the soul. A wonderful family getaway.Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Manager response: Thank you Anna for such a lovely review. We are so glad you had a great time. Love to have you back anytime. Kelly and Tom
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Christmas in SanFran
Christmas in SanFran
- Guest Gerry H.
- Date of stay 12/22/12
- Review Submitted 12/31/12
Excellent host that responded to our requests and very helpful with local knowledge of things to do. House was just like the pics and a very rewarding location in the woods. All items in great shape, and quality.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Manager response: You were great guests. We are so happy that you liked our house as much as we do. Come back anytime, we would love to have you. Thanks, Kelly and Tom
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Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$595 | $595 Fri, Sat |
Discounts: 4 nights or more: $495 Nightly |
Summer Jun 14 - Sep 5 5 night min stay |
$595 | |||||
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large great room. wonderful for entertaining or relaxing.
Old Mill Creek runs through the property. Follow it to town, or
towering "twin" redwoods frame the upstairs master window.
great room. floor to ceiling windows, fireplace, door to deck (not front door)
Fireplace reading nooks
from kitchen: counter seating, opens out to the main room.
master. wall of forest views. Built in bookshelves (off camera) and...
master bath w/ large shower (upstairs bath, has clawfoot tub)
upstairs bedroom. great creek view (and soothing sound). skylight.
Media Room. Home theater, 55" hdtv / 5.1 surround. Game table. Puzzles. Books.
15 min stroll - downtown Mill Valley. (and 16 min drive San Francisco, GG)
and back to the house.
Normandy style cottage w/ deck in a redwood grove near a creek. Smile.
upstream to Three Wells and Cascade Falls..onwards Muir Woods and Mt. Tamalpias
lots of original detail: wrought ironwork and wedged tenon joinery
kitchen with gourmet six burner high-BTU range and convection oven
entrance to the master
and 47 in hdtv, walk in closet and ensuite master bath (next photos)
master bath vanity
upstairs king (skylight and wooded views)
wildlife! cottage gets visits from egrets, deer w/fawns, crawfish, steelhead ++
hike or bike to Muir Woods, Mount Tamalpias, Mt Home Inn, and/or Tourist Club
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LEXX: Season Two: Review of Episode 20 - End of the Universe
Credits The Players Brian Downey as Earl Pastko as Brizon The Makers Executive Producers Producer Special 'guest credit' |
The show opens with a pirate radio station broadcast from a hoopy looking Disk Jockey in orbit around his audience. "2 minutes before the top of the hour," he says. "Time to take a quick look at the current (weather) conditions."
Suddenly a whole cloud of Mantrid Drones descend on his planet and begin their destruction. The DJ looks on, "Not good!" he says.
On the LEXX, Stanley, Kai and Xev look at a large cloud of Mantrid Drones devouring a planet. 790 explains, "It is a concentration of approximately 14.2 quadrillion quadrillion Mantrid Drones. The combined mass of the drones is greater than the combined mass of the star creating enough gravity to draw material away from the star and as it passes through space it cools, allowing the Mantrid Drones to use it for the production of more drones…"
I'm glad they explained that, I always wondered how a bunch of little armatures could eat stars!
790 goes on to explain that in 93 hours the whole universe will be completely destroyed. They discuss their imminent destruction. Kai explains that the Brunnen G were able to defeat the Insects because although intelligent, the insects were methodical and therefore predictable.
Stanley notices that there is still a Mantrid Drone Arm that they could examine and maybe figure out how to stop Mantrid. It's a long shot, any computer capable of co-ordinating and controlling an infinite number of drones in the destruction of the universe, is not going to be easy to stop – as Brizon discovered!
Stanley examines the Drone arm in the cryo-chamber room accompanied by insults and other comments of derision from 790. Xev attempts to join them from the bridge but runs into a group of Mantrid Drones . Before this however, and I'm not sure as to the significance of this, Xev notices a butterfly in the passageway. She picks it up and lets it fly away.
Stanley too has been attacked by Mantrid Drones. He hides in Kai's Cryo chamber with 790. Then a whole host of Mantrid Drone arms descend on the Bridge. Kai attempts to destroy them with his handy wrist gadget, but there are too many of them. They begin to attack Lyekka's pod! (Bastards!)
Lyekka descends from the remains of her pod. She tells Kai that she is all right, but that her pod is not. Meanwhile Stanley is under siege! A drone arm breaks into the cryo pod and Stanley suggests that 790 could control it if Stan were to take off the head of the Drone Arm and replace it with 790. He does so and rather too simply, plugs 790 into the arm. on the Bridge, Kai mentions that Xev and Stanley are probably in trouble too. They head off to find them.
In the cryo chamber, Stanley discovers to his dismay that 790 can indeed control a Mantrid Drone arm. 790 says, "Stanley, I'm armed!" and viciously grabs Stanley's crotch. Stanley squeals in pain but has the forethought to mention that Xev might be in trouble. 790 relinquishes his grip and fly's off to save her.
We learn pretty quickly, that the Mantrid Drone arms are no match of the 790 drone arms in battle and Xev and Stanley are saved. Stan greets Lyekka, but he is saddened to find that she does not need to eat anymore, he pod has been destroyed – and therefore, Lyekka will not herself have long to live! This was a REALLY disturbing twist! She smiles sweetly to Stanley as if to say, 'Don't worry'
Xev suggested that 790 could build more drone arms that could be used to defeat Mantrid. It seems like this would be too little, too late. But what have they got to loose? 790 suggests impudently that his final hours should best be spent fondling his Xev. But the rest of the crew agree that his grubby little fingers would be best suited to building more 790 drones.
As these are constructed, the 790 drones travel throughout the LEXX and destroy all the remaining Mantrid Drones.
Eventually they come up against a cloud of Mantrid Drones. 790 takes off with his trusty squadron of 790 Drones and kicks the crap our of all the Mantrid Drones they encounter! It was great stuff!! As more disabled Mantrid Drones are captured, they are used top make more 790 Drones. Unfortunately Mantrid realises that the 790 Drones are superior and retreats, unwilling to provide more raw materials for the production of 790 Drones.
As the Mantrid Drone cloud retreats the lovely Lyekka tells the LEXX crew that she is able to sense Mantrid's ship. They collectively decide to take the fight to Mantrid and LEXX sets off for the short journey to Mantrid's ship followed by the red heads of a few thousand 790 Drones.
As they journey, LEXX mentions that it is disoriented. Kai explains that it is due to gravitational shifts. The universe is shifting towards the LEXX. He suggests that Mantrid must be near and that he has called upon the billions of Mantrid Drones to protect him.
When they reach Mantrid's ship, they find that it is encased in a proactive matrix of Drones. When Stanley orders the LEXX fire at the drones, we see them part with ease as the destructive force of the LEXX passes by. Stanley looks on frustrated. Then the lovely Lyekka smiles at him and tells him not to worry. She tells Stanley that she will continue to live on in his dreams and she kisses him tenderly on the cheek. Then, she smiles at the rest of the crew and says, "bye bye" before turning into a rather elegant looking Mantrid Drone. Stanley looks on with a tear in his eye! (me too buddy!)
With a sad yet sweet little wave, the Lyekka Drone arm passes into the Mantrid matrix. She is easily able to infiltrate the protective screen of Mantrid Drone arms and heads off to find Mantrid.
Meanwhile the 790 Drones attempt an attack. Unfortunately there are many more Mantrid Drones and they encase the 790 Drones and collapse suddenly. This tactic proves very effective and gradually all the 790 Drones are destroyed.
Lyekka manages to find Mantrid and begins to smash up his ship. She grabs hold of Mantrid's essence box and exclaims, "I like Stanley, but I don't like you!" But just as she is about to destroy it once and for all, a few Drones come Mantrid's rescue and manage to electrocute the lovely, sweet, Lyekka … to …. to…to death!
The popular Lyekka is no more. She turns into a pile of dead leaves. However, she was able to disable Mantrid for long enough to enable the LEXX to repeatedly fire at the Matrix. As they break through, they discover thousands of Mantrid Spaceships acting as decoys. They attempt to destroy as many as possible before Mantrid is able to pull himself back together and re-activate his Drones.
Furthermore, 790 tells the crew that within minutes the billions of Mantrid Drones converging from all corners of the Galaxy will soon arrive.
Kai manages to come up with a dastardly plan to defeat Mantrid by, by, erm… running away! He suggests that Mantrid and his billions of Drones will follow and therefore converge at the same point. The Gravitational anomaly caused, will not only mean complete destruction of Mantrid and his drones, but unfortunately, for the LEXX too.
Mantrid appears on the screen and gloats. He tells them that running away is useless. He adds that as he promised the game will soon be over when he has killed the last of the Brunnen G. Kai asks what he will do once he has destroyed the Universe and Mantrid explains, "I control the mass of this universe, I can put it where I want! I will create a new portal into the Dark Zone and then I will go into it and eat it for desert. once I have done that I will rest."
Then we see the rest of Mantrid's Drones appear, monstrously large cuboids containing billion upon billions of Mantrid Drones. Suddenly Stanley orders the LEXX to stop.
They stand together on the bridge waiting for the end. Stanley says,
"Nice knowing you everybody."
"Sentiment not returned!" Replies the hateful 790.
"Nice knowing you Stan, and you Kai." Says Xev.
Kai looks at them both, but says nothing.
"Welcome to the end of the universe." Says Stanley.
790 moves over and tenderly touches a tearful Xev on the cheek, "You are my only universe Xev."
Then Mantrid appears. Kai tells Mantrid that he is simply a calculator. Too many Mantrid Drones have been moved too quickly causing the universe to collapse. The destruction of the LEXX will also mean the destruction of Mantrid and all his Drones.
"You have played well." Says Mantrid with a grimace.
"I concede the game to you!"
"Good riddance Mantrid." Says Kai. "Sweet dreams."
As the universe collapses all matter is sucked into a giant hole, including the LEXX. Then suddenly we see another hole appear in the Dark Zone and some of the matter, including the LEXX is sucked into it! Mantrid is dead and the LEXX is now safely in the Dark Zone.
Later, after such a busy day, they decide to sleep. Stanley retires to his bed chamber and so does Xev… erm… I mean to HER bedchamber. 790 keeps watch and Kai returns to his cryo chamber. As 790 returns to the Bridge, he is attacked by a Drone arms and has his head kicked off! The victorious Drone turns out to me Mantrid who has somehow managed to get onboard the LEXX. Mantrid attacks Xev.
Meanwhile the stupendously lovely Lyekka appears in Stanley's dream and tells him to wake up and help Xev. He does so and arrives in Xev's bedchamber after first reviving Kai. Xev manages to defeat the drone arm and stamps on the Mantrid box. Hopefully that is the last we see of Mantrid.
The Show and second series ends on the bridge. Kai surmises that since it was the LEXX and it's crew that created Mantrid, it was therefore they who destroyed the light Zone! Xev says,
"Well, I wonder if the Dark Zone is ready for us." (A chilling thought!)
Welp, this last show was possibly the best I'd rate it 49,221 out of 10.
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NFL Offseason: 5 Possible Landing Spots for Donovan McNabb
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I was 11 years old and in my suburban Philadelphia fifth grade elementary school when Donovan McNabb was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999. I essentially grew up with McNabb playing the most important position on the field for my favorite football team. I witnessed all of his fortunes and tribulations in midnight green throughout middle school, high school, and all of my college tenure: the ability to improvise out of the pocket earlier in his career, the injuries that plagued him in the middle of it, and the crippling playoff losses that were scattered throughout it.
To this day, my favorite sports moment ever that I attended was the famous play known as 4th and 26 (Shield your eyes cheeseheads!), which occurred in January of 2004 where McNabb hooked up with Freddie Mitchell to keep the Birds' playoff hopes alive against the Green Bay Packers. I was also at Lincoln Financial Field the following year where the team finally got over the hump and defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship.
We were on top of the world.
Which is probably why it pains me to see McNabb six years later in the current position he is at in his career. McNabb is presently past his prime, living off his past glory as a perception of the present, and in search of a team for his services.
It happens to essentially every athlete in the world of sports aside from the less than one percent such as John Elway, and it's a cold, bitter reality not only for the athlete himself but for the fans that appreciated their play throughout the years as well.
So what team will Donovan play for next season? It most likely certainly won't be the Washington Redskins, who benched McNabb in favor of Rex Grossman last season due to McNabb being a programmatic non-fit.
With the veteran out of Syracuse entering his 13th season in the league, and in honor of his number five, let's take a look at the five possible landing spots McNabb can take his talents to next season.
5) Miami Dolphins
The Chad Henne experiment failed miserably last season as the Dolphins limped to a mediocre 7-9 finish with a weird twist. Never again may we see a team go 6-2 on the road, however, 1-7 at home. How do you respond to that as a fan? Perhaps show up in the opposing team's uniforms?
McNabb would be a good fit here as a stop gap while Miami drafts a quarterback in 2012. I found it odd how they decided not to even draft a potential project back in April to at least give them something to look forward to for the future. Perhaps they are big on Tyler Thigpen who actually saw some success in Kansas City. Anyone but Henne seems logical at this point.
Either way, McNabb doesn't necessarily have the ideal pieces around him to succeed in South Beach. Both Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown are both question marks as to whether they will be on the team or not, and there really isn't a lot of talent at the wideout position for McNabb to flourish with outside of Brandon Marshall, and who knows what will happen with him.
4) San Francisco 49ers
Unlike Miami, the 49ers decided to take a shot on Colin Kaepernick in the second round of this year's draft. Incumbent Alex Smith has to know that this will be his final year to show new head coach Jim Harbaugh something resembling the ability to play quarterback.
McNabb going to The Bay area really depends upon the logic of Harbaugh. Does he want someone else's sloppy seconds (or thirds in McNabb's case), or does he have the mentality of creating his own path with his own quarterback? I would assume that it's the latter, especially with taking a guy like Kaepernick in the second round.
However, San Francisco does have some good pieces to work with between a stout defense led by all-pro Patrick Willis, Frank Gore at running back, and Michael Crabtree at receiver. The firepower is definitely there for McNabb to succeed.
3) Cincinnati Bengals
You know that Carson Palmer is a goner when he takes the desperate measure of selling his home in this real estate market. You're either A.) Leaving town or B.) Settling for your losses if you decide to take that route. Either way, it doesn't bode well for the Bengals.
I can easily see Marvin Lewis taking a shot on McNabb just to see if he can help keep his job. Andy Dalton seems to be the future for them; however, one has to wonder how much leash Lewis will have and how many more 4-12 seasons upper management will allow him to survive through, even if he has the excuse of Dalton going through his growing pains.
Donovan wouldn't necessarily be an ideal fit for Cincinnati; however, this is a list of potential teams that would be willing to acquire McNabb. And I can definitely see the Bengals being a top candidate.
2) Minnesota Vikings
This would have made more sense had McNabb's former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia Brad Childress still been with the team. Brett Favre is now retired, which holds as much credibility as Dr. Loomis proclaiming that Michael Myers is finally dead in "Halloween." Let's assume that the 'Ol Gunslinger has finally hung up his Wranglers though.
The Tarvaris Jackson era may finally be over with the team taking Christian Ponder at pick No. 12. You don't take a quarterback in the top 15 if you don't plan on him being your immediate future. However, McNabb can serve two roles with the Vikings: 1) enter next season as the starter to keep the seat warm for Ponder. Similar to what Kurt Warner did with Eli Manning in New York back in 2004, or 2) Serve as the team's backup.
It really depends upon the philosophy that Minnesota wants to take. The argument can go back and forth between if you are pro-starting a quarterback right out of the womb or having him sit for a couple of seasons to learn. There are examples that support each theory. Personally, I'd like to see what McNabb could do with Adrian Peterson and Sidney Rice.
1.) Arizona Cardinals
Arizona would be nirvana for McNabb, not only because he'd be able to lob up 80 yard bombs to Larry Fitzgerald, but it's because he also lives out there as well. In fact, he's taken it upon himself to hold annual summer camps out in the desert dating back to his early days with the Eagles.
At the same time, I do realize that Arizona is also the current favorite to trade for Eagles current backup Kevin Kolb. However, depending upon the demands that Andy Reid is going to ask for Kolb (which is anywhere in the range of a first rounder or two second rounders), Arizona may want to settle for the cheaper option of going with McNabb.
Either way, the Cardinals will definitely be on the move for a quarterback. Their draft this year supports that theory, and there is no way they will go into next season with Derek Anderson, John Skelton, and Max Hall dueling it out for the starting position. I realize that Larry Fitzgerald is one of the more standup personalities in the game, but even he would start to make some noise about that. Especially considering he will be a free agent at the end of next season.
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Just look what the Chargers did in 2004 when the New York Giants so badly wanted Eli Manning. The Giants sent the Chargers draft picks that amounted to Philip Rivers, Shawne Merriman and Nate Kaeding to get their hands on a quarterback who would eventually lead them to a Super Bowl victory.
Up until two weeks ago, the thought of having to make that decision seemed absurd.
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Beautiful arrival over Maho Beach.
This bird, complete with about 80% of its original paint, takes runway 09 for departure back to Philadelphia.
It's a race! ;-)
These beautiful colors won't be seen too much longer in SXM... :(
Arriving from Curacao.
An angle not seen at SXM before.. AF489 climbs out toward Paris over the villas high atop the mountains on St. Maarten.
Motion blur as we make a dusk landing on Wilmington's runway 17 after diverting due to weather in Charlotte.
Entering runway 09 for departure to (eventually) Charlotte, NC. Always sad to leave, but good to know that I'll someday be back.
Climbing away from Juliana Airport (TNCM), passing the Dutch capital city of Philipsburg.
Never expected to see a P-3 landing at Juliana.. seen arriving over Maho Beach.
A huge surprise seen arriving over Maho Beach.
This relic needs every inch of SXM's 7054 foot runway, and thus is backtracking across the runway hash marks before departing to Curacao.
This really must be the most beautiful airport in the world. DCA enters the right hand turn as she makes a midday departure back to Curacao.
Arriving over Maho Beach on the daily DC-9 flight from Curacao.
Catch 'em while you can. KLM won't be operating 747s (or anything else) into St. Maarten much longer.


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Nice to see local police running something besides a speed trap.. Isnt it about time for a Happy Hollow, elderly prostitute bust? Thats became a semi-anual event.. Or a SWAT raid on a bunch of elderly bikers with a veggy tray watching football games..
The worse, most sought after, criminal, locally is a soccer mom, doing 5mph over a 30mph speed limit on a deserted road.. We have more RED light camera video, than 'I Love Lucy' reruns, adding new intersections this year..
Its hard to call and report a crime, the nonemergency response is nonexistent.. And if you eventually get a call back, getting an officer to make a report, is almost impossible.. Even if you go out, and find your own stolen stuff, getting it back, or getting a prosecution, is almost impossible..
But these recent busts are steps in the right direction.. We need proactive law enforcement such as this 'task force'.. Great job..
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