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"很方便的酒店"Hotels.com 住客于 2012年06月25日做过点评
服务人员很热情, 地理位置不错. 就是房间有点怪味道,另外,早饭不太好.当然价钱便宜.
酒店内 Spa 有按摩/护理室和双人护理室。服务包括按摩、面部护理、体膜护理和身体磨砂。该 SPA 提供各种护理疗法,包括芳香疗法和水疗法。
"Resort needs Major Renovation"
The Resort is old needs major renovation. The room we stayed in was very old. The nightly rate at Resort is valued at rate way high than it deserves.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great grounds, great service"
We only stayed two nights in the middle of a trip around Cal. Very much enjoyed it. Beautiful grounds. Wonderful staff. We will be back!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"phenomenal getaway"
This property is missing nothing! It is beautiful and the staff is fantastic. Great restaurants too!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful Resort"
Beautiful resort on the exterior! I felt like we were in paradise! Only recommendation is the rooms needed a little updating. They were very clean and big rooms but just kind of outdated decor. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The gym was very nice and huge with new machines. We also ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant and it was excellent atmosphere […] and food. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Disappointed, out-dated hotel"
Overall, I think the grounds and buildings are beautiful, however I definitely would not consider this a "luxury" hotel which is disappointing because that is what I associate with the Waldorf-Astoria brand. We came for a romantic getaway for a few days. The staff was very nice in upgrading our room, but the room itself was nothing special. Although […] it was clean, it basically felt like I was staying in a 1970's condo. The doors were thin and cheap (we could hear our neighbors conversation), old fake-gold bathroom fixtures with ceramic tiles that were chipped and not laid well, old furniture with multiple nicks, dents and chips. I also just didn't feel like the whole "casita" style was very luxe- the entrance into the room was right next to the bed, with chintzy curtains and did not feel like the doors were very secure. The bed linens were ok, but the towels were thin and scratchy, there were none of the little touches that I expect from a higher end hotel (turn- down service, robes, bottled water, even Q tips or shower caps). I cannot comment on the restaurants as we went off-site for our meals. The pools looked ok but nothing special. The private patio was sufficient but there were a lot of accumulated leaves blowing around it. Self parking was fine the first night but impossible the rest- had to walk long distance from the room to find an available spot. Overall, I felt the room- even with the upgrade was way over-priced. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Traditional California early 1900s"
Beautiful, relaxing property. Our room needed updating. Noisy air conditioning and in room fridge.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great place with a history"
The resort is a one-of-a-kind place. There is a magic to the layout of the property. Having a casita with a pool steps from the front door is a real treat. Some aspects of the room and the common areas could use updating, but that does not overly detract from the overall impression of this hotel as a special place.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"1st Anniversary"
My husband and I got married here a year ago and we couldn't wait to comeback. This time we stayed in a Starlight Casita. These rooms are on the second floor and have there own private patio. Definately worth the extra money. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. I always feel energized after staying here. We decided we will be coming back for […] every wedding anniversary. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Liked it"
I like it. I would return.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great Location, Hotel Showing Its Age"
We came out for a weekend getaway and loved our stay. The resort is quite large and offered beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The grounds were well-maintained. The hotel room was a bit underwhelming for the price we paid. We stayed in a Deluxe Queen, facing the pool. The resort needs an overhaul in the rooms. The carpet was a bit dirty and […] the bathroom was not as clean as I would expect. The main pool is quite nice and has a kiddie pool, splash pad, and playground for the kids. The bar food was mediocre and overpriced, but you can't beat the convenience of being served poolside. Overall we were pleased with the stay and will likely come back to the area. I just think they are dangerously straddling the line between "charming/classic" and "dumpy/outdated." 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"just relaxing"
wonderful!!the room was clean and big and very relaxing.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Super great hotel!"
La Quinta Resort was surprisingly great for a quiet romantic getaway. The property was enormous and beautiful with semi private pools per small group of rooms...there are approx 42 pools on the property. Our room had a gas fireplace and the pool just outside our door. There are 5 restaurants as well, all of which were great food. The main restaurant […] Mortons has a true gourmet flair...very tasty food. The hotel is styled in a Mexican hacienda white adobe bungalows... All in all a wonderful place to relax and get away...a true hidden jem. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
One of the finest properties we've stayed at. Will be repeat guests in the future. The place to stay if you want to get away from it all and just relax, everything you need is on site.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Wedding night"
Our wedding night at the resort was amazing. My bridesmaid checked us in, so when we arrived it was filled with rose petals and Hershey kisses. The Resort looks amazing at night with the lights up the palm trees, the Spanish style rooms and with a backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. This will be our stop every year on 9/21 for our anniversary celebration!! […] And the service was great. Valet were all very attentive and super friendly. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Loved it!"
We had an amazing weekend at La Quinta. Our room was wonderful. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. The restaurants were yummy. Each ofthe pools had its own personality, so if we didn't like one, we just moved to the next. The grounds are beautiful. The gym was clean and had everything that might be […] needed for a great workout. We cannot wait to go back! 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful Place can't wait to go back"
Top Notch very clean great serviceHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful area"
Loved this hotel. You could see the mountains from any location on the property. The service was great. Staff very attentive. The waiter at the main pool came to us with ice water right when we arrived there. He continued to check on us throughout the day. The food was also very good.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"terrible services"
Very terrible services , on the checking day I played golf my wife checked in , she been at the counter hotel service at 3.30pm and got the key at 6.00pm , what wrong with the 4.5 star resort , the answer is we are busy, you don't even prepare more people working on the long vacation. Labor Day .... Thanks god we stay only 1 night cause we move to JW […] Marriott that is super perfect. We will never go back La Quinta resort .... 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"I love it..."
I luv everything...Hotels.com 真实住客点评
I've stayed at La Quinta many times. Was very disappointed when I arrived and didn't get the room that I booked. I booked poolside room and instead got a room that faced a parking lot. Since I had my child with me it was very disappointing to no be next to a pool. Thankfully the resort was able to move us for our second night to a poolside room. Overall, […] the stay was lovely. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Lovely resort built in 1926"
We stayed here with our 2 dogs and had a wonderful stay. Morgan's Restaurant served delicious meals, the breakfast Bistro had a wonderful variety of breakfast choices. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel has been well maintained and remains an attractive and well-priced choice.Expedia 真实住客点评
This was my first time staying at La Quinta. It was so beautiful. So many pretty, relaxing seating areas and pools. We will definitely be hoing back.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Will be back for sure!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beautiful quiet romantic getaway!"
We were nearing the end of our vacation but were not quite ready to go home as we passed through Palm Springs I thought I would look up a room on hotels.com. The La Quinta Resort came up and looked great so we booked a room and when we got to the hotel we were very satisfied! It was beautiful and everyone was so friendly! The bell man took us to our […] room on a golf cart and when we walked in we would astounded at nice it was. Really loved the screened in porch! We went for a swim and then to Vintage restaurant where we ordered dinner to take back to our room. Then after dinner it looked so lovely outside we decided to walk around the property to look at the landscaping and buildings. Thank you for a lovely evening we will definitely return. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great Older Resort"
Went for weekend with kids. Rooms were older but somewhat spacious. With 41 pools, we didn't encounter crowded pools like some of the other resorts. Staff was super friendly and when asked for a late check out, we were given till 5pm. We rented just a regular room but I hear they have Casitas with kitchens. I will definitely come back hereExpedia 真实住客点评
"Fun Stay"
It was just one night and it was fun. Had a pool just outside our room which made it very comfortable. The service at the hotel was very courteus. I want to come back for another night out of town with my friends soon.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Really wonderful grounds, service, facilities. Thank you. Definitely "resort pricing" but with high quality. The one drawback was the too-soft, sloping bed -- nice pillow-top mattress cover, but with a soft pit of a mattress, ouch my aching back! Our casita had the kind of privacy we love on these getaways.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
I love this place. Already planning our next trip back.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Great place to be with families and friends. The hotel is beautiful and has amazing tenis courts.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Nice place"
great weekend get away,really enjoyed the staff. Pools were everywhere!Expedia 真实住客点评
"Great atmosphere"
We for a quick getaway weekend an golf. Golf was great. Course was in perfect condition. The rooms are private villas. Great for a quiet time away. Staff catered to any need and we got a later checkout than plan. Great time.Expedia 真实住客点评
"Amazing place"
Sad to see they can no longer offer free upgrades on the villas. I will be back however.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
Pools were great especially The Plunge. Bring a raft and they will fill it with air for you. We tried the Adobe, 26 and Morgan's restauants, they were all excellent. The service throughout the resort was wonderful. All the staff were happy and more then willing to assist.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Beauty desert views all around"
Last minute I'll definayedlmdo again! Beautiful CA desert experience!!Expedia 真实住客点评
"Desperately seeking upgrade"
I was extremely disappointed with my stay at La Quinta. I have stayed here many times. The massive property is due for some attention. We were put in a room with a quest in the room above us. This person above us was so loud while walking back and forth, he woke us up several times in the night as well as in the morning. You would have thought with […] such a large property in the heat of the summer they could have put us somewhere where there was no one above us. The pool closest to us was not clean when we arrived so we moved over to the adult pool, which had some children in it. These kids were also eating chips in the pools which was not cool. The pool area, chise lounges were stained and the tables and cement were not clean. There were maintiance people all over the place mowing lawns and cleaning rooms at the crack of dawn which was a little irritating as well. My husband and I had just come from the Ojai Alley Inn and were very disappointed with La Quinta. We may give it another chance in the regular season. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"A Great Getaway"
I went for a weekend getaway and this my first stay at this hotel. The grounds were gorgeous, the bungalow style of the room was nice and the close proximity to a quiet, intimate pool was enjoyable. The mini fridge with in-room icemaker was a big hit! We spent half of a day at the more active main pool with towel and drink service and that was a nice […] alternative. We were tempted to try to find all 41 pools for the fun of it. Maybe next time! Overall, a good experience and looking forward to going back again. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great experience, great service."
We ordered room service, requested a few things, asked for late check out. No issues whatsoever. Very dog friendly hotel. Will definitely be back!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Faultless stay"
Really enjoyed our 2 night short stay.Easy check-in,out Helpful staff Good location Plenty of well kept hotel grounds lots of choice of places to eat ,drink and swim!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Very comfortable stay"
Very nice hotel with a ton of pools!Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"La Quinta is perfect for a restful vacation!"
We had originally booked a Deluxe Casita, but upon our arrival we were upgraded to a Spa Villa. The villa was wonderful! Very spacious. Our only complain about the villa had to do with the kitchen amenities. The villa has a full kitchen, but the room we had was lacking plates, cups, and other kitchen equipment that you need to cook meals. We have often […] stayed at the Westin Mission Hills and we found ourselves often comparing the kitchen amenities between both resorts and we all agreed the Westin kitchens were better outfitted. There are many supermarkets, restaurants and a Costco nearby, so we were able to shop for food to make meals for all the members of our travel party. We loved that our villa was across from one of the many lap pools and the main pool. The beds were a bit too soft, but were comfy. The staff was wonderful and very helpful in getting us extra blankets, soap, etc. to make our stay more comfortable. Do not expect to get great WiFi at this resort...of course this forced us to put our technology down and truly enjoy our vacation. We will definitely come back to La Quinta, but may bring some kitchen equipment to make our stay even more pleasant! 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"A great weekend getaway!"
My girlfriend and I came up for the weekend from Santa Monica to get away and had an amazing experience. As soon as you pull up everyone is incredibly nice and welcoming which is nice if you sit in LA traffic like we had to. Checking in was a breeze and we got right too our room. Being the middle of summer in the desert I was a little worried about […] the room being a little warm but when we walked it was a huge relief as the AC was blasting. We made our way over to one of the many pools to cool off and finished off the night with a great Mexican dinner at Adobe. Have to get Margarita if you stop in they were some of the best I've ever had. The rest of the weekend went smoothly. I woke up early to take a tennis lesson and ended up being the only one there so I getting a private lesson was another huge plus. Jim was great and hitting around in that humidity can't be to fun for him also got to meet Tom Gorman who is an absolute legend in the tennis world. The only bad thing about the trip was that we had to leave! The next we go out we will be sure it is for more than 2 nights! 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"Not really what I expected"
I really expected more. The resort could have been great, but the pools were really dirty, and the rooms could use some upgrading. The area was beautiful and the room was very comfortable. However, the rooms could use some maintenance. The carpets were looking pretty old and dirty. For the price, I really just expected more. I still enjoyed my stay […] and will probably go back sometime, but not for a while. 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"Great place to relax with the family."
First time visit and can't wait to go back for an extended visit...Hotels.com 真实住客点评
BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS...WILL BE BACKHotels.com 真实住客点评
"Very comfortable, pet friendly, relaxing hotel"
Me, my wife, and our dog went to La Quinta Resort & Club to spend 5 days during the 4th of July break. It was an amazing experience. The hotel is very comfortable, the Starlight suite provided us a nice balcony with a little bit more privacy, but still close to the pools. The vibe of the hotel was really great, specially on the weekdays that had fewer […] guests. The room and the hotel are perfectly cleaned, the gardens are really beautiful. Morgans is a really good restaurant, but a little bit overpriced. Twenty6 had a good breakfast, but not great for lunch/dinner. We didn't like Adobe that much. Overall it was a great experience and we cannot wait to come back, as this hotel will be on our list for future visits... 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Great Place Except for the Guests"
La Quinta can be a magical place and I come here at least 2-3 times a year. But I make sure it is during weekdays or in dead of winter when it much more expensive . On the summer weekends when it's very cheap the place fills up with screaming, cannonballing kids and lots of adults who drink way way too much. If you are coming for peace and quiet, forget […] it between Friday afternoon and Sunday eve. I dont understand why, with 41 pools, they don't set aside 2 or three as adult-only quiet pools. There is one large "adults" pool but, aping Vegas, it is designed to attract adults who drink a lot and who just love pounding full volume piped in techno music. It's for folks who want to "get hammered." No rest there either. Nor does hotel mgmt enforce any sort of mutual respect in the common areas. Many pool sides get flooded with dopes who bring out a blasting boom box while downing two cases of beer and mindless dads playing catch with the kiddies and tying up the whole pool. So... La Quinta is fabulous but its management does nothing to keep the atmosphere bearable when crowded. Try to find a dead time to go and you will love it. Otherwise, it's the luck of the draw. 阅读更多信息Expedia 真实住客点评
"I was expecting more for the price"
I understand that they can't control the weather, so I'm not going to say anything about how hot it was. When I paid extra money for the starlight Casita, I was expecting something more, but to me, I would just get the basic room next time as the upgrade provided nothing of value. Although there were a lot of pools, I though they were too small, I would […] have preferred fewer larger pools. If I ever went back to Palm Springs area I might stay here, but definitely not for the price I paid. 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Understanding what you're getting"
We were upgraded to a Starlight room - nice size, very nice patio overlooking "our" pool. Service was outstanding throughout our stay. Great little frig with ice maker in the room. Rooms could use a little touch up but very stayable. It felt like we were staying in a small apartment. Note: The hotel is a ways from Palm Springs.Hotels.com 真实住客点评
"Amazing historical paradise in dessert."
If you can appreciate history and the dessert than this place is for you. The ambiance is amazing and their is a pool for every crowd. I enjoyed the adult pool!Expedia 真实住客点评
"Won't go there again..."
We've stayed here once before and liked it but thought the pools were way too crowded. Well, this time it was about 10 times worse, we literally went to 14 different pools (not making this up) and they were all full, the majority of them with screaming children. But the cake topper came when we were getting ready to check out and looked under the bed […] to make sure we had everything... there was a dirty diaper there!!! We don't have kids so it wasn't ours... 阅读更多信息Hotels.com 真实住客点评
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Last Saturday, November 12th (which also happened to be my 23rd birthday!), I headed up to Munster, Indiana for the Three Floyds 15th Anniversary party. I was with my cousin, Nick, and my friend, Bobby. The plan? Make the 4 hours trek, drink a bunch of amazing beer, hang out with some awesome people, and bring home some delicious bottles of the XV Anniversary Imperial Stout – AKA Baller Stout. Here's a short summation of the day.
We arrived at 2 PM. The line was already full of hundreds of people, so we had to suck it up and wait. And wait. And wait even more. The whole line took about 2 hours to get through. Luckily, I had some trades arranged, so I got a bunch of really awesome beers while waiting in line (thanks guys!). We also brought a few beers of our own to enjoy while waiting, so it wasn't too horrible. Once we got in, we got the opportunity to wait in another line for the chance to buy bottles of beer. This time, though, members of our group were able to leave the line to go out and grab a round of beer. They had beers from Three Floyds, Struise, Surly, Mikkeller, and Pizza Port available on tap. We had plenty of time to get a few rounds, because his line took another full 2 hours.
When we finally got through, we had the chance to buy the Baller Stout as well as some special hand-bottled, hand-numbered beers. I was lucky enough to get a bottle of SoBro, a sour brown ale, and Barrel Aged Owd Engwish Barley Whine. Woo hoo! I also got some great brews like Gumball Head, Dreadnaught, Alpha Klaus, and Amon Amarth – Ragnarok. [Read more...]

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Some of you might know that I've been trying to get my best friend (also my guitarist) interested in Rock Band 3 for years now.
His family console of choice is the Wii (yeah, I know) and for his kid's birthday this year I just ordered the Mustang pro controller and the keyboard bundle for the Wii.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Shelton won't get his fourth win on "The Voice" -- at least not this season. Team Blake's last singer, Cole Vosbury, was eliminated last night. Team Adam lost James Wolpert. But Adam Levine has two singers in the top three, Tessanne Chin and Will Champlin. Champlin was the last to learn he's making it through to the finals. Team Xtina has 16-year-old Jacquie Lee in the finals. She's been one of the season's most popular, with a mature, bluesy voice. Team CeeLo was eliminated several weeks ago.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After several weeks on the job, Harry Connick Jr. has come to the conclusion that judging "American Idol" is the "easiest gig in the world." He tells E! that all he has to do is get his hair and makeup done, wear nice clothes, listen to singers and tell them what he thinks. He says he's been getting along great with Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban. He says when they're not working, they hang out together and share stories about their kids. His youngest daughter Charlotte was at a sleepover and asked him if he could put Jennifer Lopez on the phone. He did and he says "you just heard these deafening screams." Idol returns January 15.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Demi Lovato reveals that her drug use got so out of control that she couldn't go a half-hour without snorting coke. She tells "Access Hollywood" that she'd sneak coke onto airplanes and wait until everyone in first class would go to sleep and she'd "do it right there." Or, she says she'd sneak into the bathroom and snort. She says it didn't even matter that she had a sober companion with her. She says she was able to "hide it from them as well." Lovato is out with her memoirs called "Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year."
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lea Michele's first album will be out in March. Michele says "Louder" is about what's happened her to in the past year. Her first single "Cannonball" is available now for download. Her album will drop March 4.
BEVERLY HILLS (AP) -- Zoe Saldana, Aziz Ansari and Olivia Wilde have an early wake-up call tomorrow. They'll announce the Golden Globe nominations starting before dawn in Beverly Hills. Nominees will be announced in 25 categories for both movies and television. The Globes will be given out January 13.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jennifer Hudson knows some people think there's an Oscars curse, but she chooses not to believe in it. Hudson says the only curse would be if she would look for an "Oscar moment" in every role she takes. Hudson says she took her latest role in "Black Nativity" because it reminded her of her musical roots not because it might win her an award.
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Jennifer Hudson says winning an Oscar is only a curse if you let it be.
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Jennifer Hudson says you can't take roles hoping they'll be award winners.
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Turner Buckminster III is so unhappy with his family's move from Boston to the small town of Phippsburg, Maine, that he wishes he could just "light out for the Territories" like Huckleberry Finn. Turner's father, the Reverend Turner Buckminster II, has been called to minister at Phippsburg's First Congregational Church, but young Turner finds the town quite inhospitable.
Willis Hurd, son of the head deacon, invites Turner to play softball. In Phippsburg, the ball is pitched in a ridiculously high, slow arc, whereas in Boston it is thrown straight and true. When Turner flails at Willis's unorthodox offerings, he becomes the laughingstock of the town. Later the boys invite Turner to go swimming, but in Phippsburg this involves leaping off the granite cliffs lining the shore into the roiling sea forty feet below. When Turner balks, his humiliation is complete. Disconsolately skipping stones on the way home, Turner hits the picket fence of the formidable Mrs. Cobb, who complains to the Reverend. As a punishment, Turner is sentenced to go to the disagreeable woman's house every day to read to her.
Lizzie Bright Griffin lives on the tiny island of Malaga, just off the coast of Phippsburg. The granddaughter of a preacher, Lizzie is joyful and at one with the natural world. All of the residents of Malaga are Negroes who rely on the sea for their sustenance. The distinguished gentlemen of Phippsburg, led by the dour Mr. Stonecrop, consider the island and its poor inhabitants to be a blight; they want to be rid of them to promote tourism in the area. The islanders have been notified that they must leave regardless of whether they have a place to go.
Turner first meets Lizzie Bright on the shore when he is trying to hit rocks with a piece of driftwood so he will be able to handle Willis's pitches, should he ever play ball with him again. Although he has never met a Negro before, he takes to Lizzie immediately because she evinces the freedom of spirit he longs for but finds so elusive. Lizzie teaches Turner to hit the arching pitches thrown in Phippsburg. Later, she takes him to Malaga, where he meets her grandfather, Preacher Griffin. Turner feels at home in the "cold wildness" of the island. He meets the Griffins' neighbors, the Tripp family, and spends a "glorious day" playing with all the little Tripp children.
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Wells Fargo/Premiere Asset Services and Vendor Resource Management scooped up multiple awards at HousingWire's annual Pinnacle celebration.
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The Pinnacle Awards, now in its second year, recognizes the nation's top real estate management firms and corporate real estate departments. Winners are chosen via an extensive survey data involving thousands of real estate agents and brokers nationwide.
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More than 2,200 real estate professionals participated in the survey underlying the awards program, generating more than 1.4 million data points that served as the basis for Pinnacle Awards consideration. Agents and brokers rated up to five corporate sellers they regularly list properties for, spanning dimensions including staff professionalism, closing processes and listing practices.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
My Publishing Journey #1 - The Apprentice
My education as a writer has been a lifelong process, as it is for most writers. But instead of telling you my whole autobiography, I'll start with my graduate school experience.
I studied for a doctorate in English literature at Emory University from Fall 1999 until Spring 2006, when I received my Ph. D..
I knew from the beginning that I might not want to be an academic, for several reasons too complex to explain here. I wanted to go to graduate school because I loved literature and I was good at analyzing it. I just wanted to study.
And study I did! For three years I took classes and the dreaded comprehensive exams, first written, then oral. Many parts of grad school were grueling, but I was blessed with a wonderful group of peers and a great faculty. Almost everybody in my program was pretty humane, which is not true at many other grad programs. I'm especially grateful for my dissertation director, who taught me a great deal. I really needed his support when I relocated during my fourth year of grad school and ended up writing my dissertation long-distance, while caring for a baby!
I'm happy with the work I did in graduate school. Thanks to my dissertation director's guidance, I produced a quality dissertation that ended up winning a prize. More important was my immersion for seven years in literature of all kinds. I read, and read, and read--classic works from the Renaissance to the present. (I skipped Medieval--had enough Middle English as an undergrad, thank you very much!)
These long years of studying great writers became my creative writing apprenticeship. In conjunction with my undergraduate study of theater and poetry, my graduate school experience gave me knowledge--both intuitive and analytical-- of the elements of great stories.
I haven't been through an MFA program, so I can't compare a Ph.D. program in literature to an MFA. I can vouch that a Ph. D. program of literary study can do wonders to prepare you for working as a novelist. The catch is that if you're going to consider it, you have to really enjoy literary criticism. No one who only wants to create is going to make it through the rigors of a seven-year program in analysis.
Next: My Publishing Journey #2 - What Happens to a Dream Deferred?
15 comments:
- Tabitha Bird said...
Wow. I didn't even know you could get a Ph.D pulling other books apart. Cool. I'd love to do a MFA. If we had the funds I would! Can't wait to hear your news.
- February 15, 2010 at 3:24 AM
- Katie Ganshert said...
Ooo! I can't wait to hear more, Roslyn! And what an intense program!!
- February 15, 2010 at 4:06 AM
- Wendy @ All in a Day's Thought said...
I would be in school for the rest of my life if I could afford the time and finances.
I'm beginning to appreciate feedback more and more as I see it improving my work.
Can't wait to keep reading.
~ Wendy - February 15, 2010 at 5:49 AM
- Mary Aalgaard said...
That sounds very interesting. What works inspired you the most? Do you still use theatre in your life?
You're making me very anxious with your teasers of good news.
M. - February 15, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Kat Harris said...
So...can we call you Doc?
I'm looking forward to your good news. - February 15, 2010 at 1:06 PM
- Roxane B. Salonen said...
Rosslyn, it's fun to hear more of the back story of your writing life. How are you liking the new blog schedule? I'm considering cutting back in one form or another, so am wondering how it's suited you. Do you miss more frequent postings?
Waiting patiently...for your news and a response if you can manage it. :) - February 15, 2010 at 1:51 PM
- Rosslyn Elliott said...
Tabitha - I like to think of it as encouraging deeper appreciation of books rather than pulling them apart. :-) Though some academics certainly do pull them apart.
Mary - Theater is a very loaded pastime for me, as it's all tied up with a period of lostness in my past. However, I do enjoy directing some children's programs at our church. I was always more interested in directing than in acting, but the time I spent in acting classes was invaluable for my understanding of characterization in novels.
Roxane - I like the new schedule! It's funny how several people I know seem to be cutting back at the moment. We all have to work constantly to keep our lives simple! I do miss some of the conversations, and I suspect I may be ready to start reading a little more again, even if I stick to a once a week post personally. - February 15, 2010 at 9:58 PM
- Roxane B. Salonen said...
Rosslyn, thanks for the response -- I just caught yours on my blog. Good to hear it's been a helpful break for you. As for my Fat Tuesday "announcement," I'll let you in on it now, since I'm not sure now how I'll present it, but basically, I'm going to be moving deeply into the spiritual aspects of my blog during the whole of Lent. I did this last year too and really loved it. Before then, I really didn't speak much about my faith. It's as if I was hiding it. Last year's Lent allowed me to "come out," and ever since then, faith has been big part of what I write about. So, this Lent, I'm going to do the same. I risk losing some readers, but to be honest, I can't wait! And during Lent, I will be discerning the future of my blog and whether I will be cutting back for a while in the future. I have many things that need tending to and I am sensing the need to slow down a bit on blogging, though not duck out altogether. I enjoy it too much. It's hard to find the balance though, isn't it? Alright, sorry for the VERY LONG response. :) Have a nice Fat Tuesday. :)
- February 15, 2010 at 10:08 PM
- Eileen Astels Watson said...
That's amazing!! Very impressive. Now I can't wait to read a novel by someone so educated in literature!!!!
- February 16, 2010 at 6:21 AM
- Rosslyn Elliott said...
Roxane - I sympathize with the "coming out" process. Though I've always discussed some aspects of my faith on my blog, it was hard for me to take the plunge into just talking the way I would talk to a good friend, without watering down or hiding what I think. I am very conscious that not everyone from my past will respect my beliefs, and some will think I'm crazy or naive. But part of growing up for me has been learning to accept negative judgments with the understanding that we can't please everyone all the time. So I'm glad you have made the same decision! It's very liberating.
Eileen - That's very sweet of you. I just finished explaining to another friend, though, that one of the main advantages of studying so much great literature is that I am not in much danger of becoming vain. There is a VAST difference between what I write and some of the great work I have read. :-) I don't write literary fiction; I just try to write as well as I can while creating uplifting mainstream fiction. - February 16, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- Rosslyn Elliott said...
Roxane, I'm such a dork. I just accidentally pressed the wrong button and lost your comment. However, by going back, I was able to at least reconstruct your text, so here it is! It's too good a comment to lose.
"But part of growing up for me has been learning to accept negative judgments with the understanding that we can't please everyone all the time."
Rosslyn, we are on a parallel journey there. What a breakthrough that was! I write for secular press too and have to be somewhat careful, but when it comes to our blogs, we own our own content for the most part, and we shouldn't have to hide behind anything here. It has been exhilirating to let my faith spill into the rest of my words. Thanks for the fun exchange. - February 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM
- Lynn said...
Congratulations on your PhD. What a wonderful accomplishment. And I'll bet studying great writers/writing is terrific preparation for your own writing.
- February 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM
- Sunshine Mama said...
I'm so glad you are sharing your background to us. I've wanted to know how you became a writer.
It's amazing to me that you have all those years of studying the classics. I'm sure you are able to draw on that when you write. - February 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM
- Warren Baldwin said...
Rosslyn, you've done so much hard work in your academic programs that the writing you are doing now probably seems much more enjoyable. Good work.
Note: I put off starting the D.Min. for at least another year. Still have a child at home and don't want to start a new program right now. - February 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM
- Caroline Starr Rose said...
What an amazing experience!
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In Houston, September beats out July and August for the hottest month of the year—it has nothing to do with the weather, however. The culprit behind the elevated heat level is the Houston Hot Sauce Festival. This annual event brings together exhibitors from across the country to sell and hand out samples of their signature hot sauces, salsas, jams, dips, and other spicy foods. Luckily, vendors also supply plenty of cool beverages, thus eliminating the need for bite-size fire extinguishers.
Live entertainment complements the spicy goods. Blues artists, jazz bands, and other musician play throughout the festival, and each day brings special events, such as salsa eating competitions or fire eating performances.
Today's Groupon offers an upgrade from your biography audio books. For $20, you'll experience legendary lyricist Stephen Sondheim's candid confessions at The Society for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 25, a $42 value. New York Times columnist and former chief drama critic Frank Rich will prompt the esteemed composer to reflect on his career, collaborations, and creative process during the 7:30 p.m. performance at Jones Hall. Gypsies: "Boy, I was pretty sure I was going to get sued for this one. To make the lawyers happy, I added a scene where giant robots fight each other and changed that song to 'Everything's Coming Up Robots'." A Different West Side Story: "You can't copyright a part of town! The story is basically the same as the regular West Side Story, but some of the characters in mine are giant robots who have forbidden love." Sweeney Ted: "I didn't change much in this case because the original seems to also be about robots. A huge hit!"
The Menil displays and protects the lifetime acquisitions of French expatriates and storied philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil. The de Menils hoped that opening their personal collection to the public would engender respect and love for all art and the human capacity to create and express itself.
Whatever size room you receive, all guest rooms come outfitted with Marriott's signature "Revive" bed, which is (hopefully) the closest you'll ever experience to falling asleep inside a wedding cake. "Revive" mattresses are thicker than normal ones and have a plush topper for added comfort, along with a down comforter, extra pillows, and 300-thread-count sheets. It'll be a welcome respite after a day of sampling the many activities within convenient distance from the Marriott: shopping at Greenspoint Mall, loudly suggesting that racehorses run faster at the Sam Houston Race Park, or just swimming in the hotel's indoor pool. You'll also enjoy amenities such as an on-site fitness center, in-room coffee and tea, and gorgeous views of the Houston skyline in all its colors (Houston has more than half of the colors on the ROYGBIV spectrum).


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More than 99% get secondary school of their choice
Friday, 01 March 2013
Hampshire County Council's schools admissions service has been able to offer 99.5% of parents a place for their child at a school of their choice - with 96.2% getting their first preferred school, around 10% higher than the national averages released by the Department for Education last year.
The numbers getting a school of their choice is a record high. In total the service handled just over 13,000 on-time applications for Hampshire secondary schools and has notified parents of the outcome today.
Commenting Councillor Roy Perry, Hampshire County Council's Executive Lead Member for Children's Services, said: "I am delighted to see that an overwhelming majority of Hampshire children have been able to get into a secondary school of their choice this year - 99.5% is a very high success rate indeed when compared with rates elsewhere and is an improvement on last year's figure.
"I know that for the small number of children, some 60 out of more than 12,000 who applied, there will be disappointment not to have secured a place at one of their choices but that is because they applied to schools with exceptionally high demand. It is a mark of the high quality teaching in Hampshire schools that some have attracted more applicants than there are places but it really is only a very small proportion of the total number of applicants who have been unable to get a place at one of their preferred schools. The vast majority will be attending a school of their choice , and for over ninety six percent of families that is their first choice.
"No Hampshire child is without a place and those who did not secure a place at one of their chosen schools will be allocated a place at the nearest school with places available. Parents who have been unable to secure a place at their chosen school do of course have the right of appeal and they can put their child's name down on the school's waiting list. Places do become available as some parents change their mind or families move home and no longer need the place they had applied for.
The admissions team is now handling the primary school applications with offers due to go out on 16 April. In total the department will have dealt with 33,000 applications this year for children who are either starting primary or secondary school or transferring from infant to junior school.
In common with many areas around the country Hampshire has experienced heavy demand for primary school places. This is due to rising numbers births and more crucially increased numbers of families choosing to move into the county, in part attracted by the high quality schools, with more than 75% of children attending a primary school ranked good or outstanding by Ofsted.
In response to the increased demand for primary school places the County Council has committed more than £160m to providing an additional 8,000 primary school places in Hampshire.


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Levin's Risky Proposal: A Constitutional Convention
Mark Levin's new book, The Liberty Amendments, which calls for an Article V constitutional convention, ignores the very real risks of harmful changes to the Constitution.
The "Free Trade" Agenda Threatens Our Rights
New free trade agreements with Pacific Rim nations and the European Union would lead to the end of our independent, constitutional republic that has secured our rights since 1787.
EPA's Plans for Implementing UN's Agenda 21
The EPA is preparing to incorporate Agenda 21 sustainability across all its activities, making its already-stifling regulations even worse.
John Birch Rescued Survivors of 1942 Doolittle Tokyo Raid
April 18 will be the 70th anniversary of [Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy"] Doolittle's Tokyo Raid. This surprise bombing attack on Tokyo and other Japanese cities provided a needed psychological lift for the American people, who had suffered through the devastating Pearl Harbor attack four months earlier.
Glenn Beck Exposes CFR Role in Govt/Media Merger
On the last segment of his next-to-last episode on Fox News, Glenn Beck (left) took a few minutes for a brief recounting of how "progressives" in government co-opted the media via the creation of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) at the end of Woodrow Wilson's presidency.
Congress Gave the President Sweeping New Power to Detain Americans Indefinitely
If you're like me, you've been looking for some definitive analysis of exactly what Congress did regarding the detainee policy in the conference report (final bill) on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was passed by the House 283-136 on December 14 and by the Senate 86-13 on December 15.
12 States Have Bills to Nullify ObamaCare
As of January 30, at least one dozen states had introduced bills to nullify the entire ObamaCare law. The twelve states with their corresponding bill numbers are: Texas (HB297), Montana (SB161), New Hampshire (HB26), South Dakota (HB1165), North Dakota (SB2309), Wyoming (HB0035), Oregon (SB498), Indiana (SB505), Maine (LD58), Nebraska (LB515), Oklahoma (HB1276), and Idaho (HB59).
States Should Enforce, Not Revise, the Constitution!
According to a Gallup poll published on October 13, 2010, 59 percent of Americans think the federal government has too much power. This represents a dramatic, 20-percent increase over the past seven years. Furthermore, we've all witnessed an amazing series of federal power grabs in the past few years: the bailouts, the government takeovers, the stimulus bill, the healthcare "reform" law known as ObamaCare, the financial regulatory law, the EPA's regulation of greenhouse gases, the trillion-dollar deficits. Among constitutionalists, libertarians, Tea Party activists, Republicans, and Independents, the common expression is that our federal government is "out of control."
Lord Monckton Says UN Copenhagen Treaty Will Create Communist World Government
On October 14 Lord Christopher Monckton, former science adviser to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, gave a scathing refutation of the concept of man-caused global warming at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He closed his presentation with a stern warning to Americans that President Obama will be signing a new climate change treaty (likely to be known as the Copenhagen Treaty) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in early December and that this treaty will "impose a communist world government on the world."
Tenth Amendment Movement Taking Off
In less than two months, an exciting new movement has captured the imagination of freedom-minded Americans all across our nation. This movement, often referred to as the "State Sovereignty Movement," is more properly referred to as the "Tenth Amendment Movement," because it is not a movement to affirm the absolute freedom and independence of each state, but instead a movement to restore the balance of power between the states and the federal government within the union in accordance with the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.


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Well he was talking to a female cousin that the guy was feeding stuff too. I believe at least one of the guys in this story is a closet case.
No, he was not talking to a female cousin. He was talking to that guy pictured above, the perpetuator of the hoax.
And where would he find a female to speak to Manti for 500 hours. How the heck did Manti have all that time to talk considering he had football, which is already a full-time job, and school.
You can almost hear his NFL career swishing down the toilet....
Fucking hours of potential Manti Te'o fun and funny on a tee and the wigged idiot is too fucking lazy to follow the story.
So much harmless fun and funny that the rest of the world is engaging in but not the lazy wigged idiot.
I suppose he will latch onto this story at the end and take credit for all the amazing-ness....
this guy is an idiot and a liar.
the victim of a conspiracy? sure, ok.
and fuck Katie Couric
the first rule of Hate Club is Fuck You... ...yup, it's snowed here 7 times in the last 120 years
He's into meeting girls. He's into meeting guys.
NFL GM's would rather draft a known girlfriend beater than a known homosexual (real bad locker room karma). If it becomes known that in those circles that T'eo is a gay (allegedly) his 1st round stock will quickly turn into a late 3rd round pick in the 2013 NFL draft and the spin will be so great as to make Howie spin on everything look childlike in comparison, i.e. "his performance at the combine and bad games against big name opponents like Alabama, etc, etc blah blah blah are the reason Manti slipped into the 3rd round".
he was in on it.
I was listening to some sports annalists discuss this, I'm now leaning in the direction that this was a scam all in an attempt to garner sympathy for a Heismen win. And it sure seems like ND signed off on it based on their very well organized defense of him the minute the story broke. They covered quite a few points in this case and it really either paints this guy as a blathering idiot that could never survive in a top shelf university, or just another arrogant asshole that thought he could score points with a sob story for a trophy win, top draft pick, super contract, and money and bragging rights for the University.
$$$ For all involved!
Based on the lies he's repeated as well as his father, this guy certainly isn't a victim of anything. He's just another opportunist cheat who's story fell apart.
A buddy of mine got caught up with a woman misrepresenting herself online.
Everything was going fine until her husband called asking why my buddy's phone number was on his phone bill.
That woman then somehow connected with me online after all that happened. I played along for a while until I let her know that I knew about her antics with my buddy. Never heard from her again.
Really threw my buddy for a loop though.
Ronaiah guy is a MASTER TROLL!
Hats off... hats off.


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Rio Grande Valley 104, Reno 96
HIDALGO, TX -- Chris Johnson's 28 points led the Rio Grande Valley Vipers past the Reno Bighorns 104-96 in a Kids Day matchup at State Farm Arena. Over 5,800 students from 25 school districts across the RGV attended today's Kids Day game.
The Vipers were led by Johnson with 28 points. Tim Ohlbrecht contributed 19 points, followed by Mike Singletary and Scott Machado with 13 points each. Kyle Fogg tallied 11 points.
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A Prophet details
Formats: | 18 DVD, Blu-ray |
Starring: | Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi, Reda Kateb, Gilles Cohen |
Director: | Jacques Audiard |
Genres: | Drama, World Cinema |
Studio: | ELEVATION |
Original title | Un prophete |
Collections: | 2011's Top Films, Banged Up, Behind Bars, Best of London Film Festival, Decades: 00s, Festival Favourites, French Thrillers, Gangs & Cartels |
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A Prophet |
18 Feature |
DVD Information
Run time: | 2 hours 35 minutes |
Rental release: | 07 Jun 2010 |
Main languages: | French |
Subtitles: | English |
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This gripping French prison drama comes highly recommended...
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By JuneMong (2 reviews) from London , 23 Jan 2010[Highly rated reviewer]
Not just one of the best gangster films I've seen in a decade but one of the best films. Period. Niels Arestrup is excellent as the Corsican kingpin Cesar Luciani. Newcomer Tahar Rahim impresses at all levels as Maghrebin Malik El Djebena, who has the street intelligence of a young man with an innate sense of survival, with restraint and realism. Malik perpetrates enough violence to survive but never any more than he needs. He also straddles the ethnic rivalries and racism between the Italians, the Egyptians, the Maghrebin, the Corsicans etc and comes out on top. Director Jacques Audiard first got the idea for this film when he showed his 2008 film The Beat My Heart Skipped in a French prison & was appalled by the conditions he saw there. His previous films: A Self Made Hero, Read My Lips, The Beat My Heart Skipped. Must see!- Was this review helpful to you?
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By yanbart (135 reviews) , 06 Nov 2013Subtitled. Disappointing for me, a huge let down. To compare it to a classic such as The Godfather is nothing short of ludicrous! Give me Shawshank any day!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Not Ooh la la for me
By Scotchguy (29 reviews) , 30 Jun 2013This is not a patch on The Beat My Heart Skipped by the same director. It's a prison drama, with all that kind of movie entails, however I do feel that something may have been lost in translation as I found myself confused at times. There are better French movies out there but it's certainly worth a watch.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Good but overlong.
By gingerspike (432 reviews) from Grimsby , 15 Feb 2013Another good French film, this time in the form of a prison drama. It's certainly a good film with good direction but I felt it was a little too long. I started to lose interest in a couple of places but luckily stayed with it as the last 45 minutes or so were excellent. On the whole, a compelling story, littered with lashings of violence.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By Bungalow (13 reviews) from Petersfield , 28 Jan 2013We watched this on recommendation not knowing what to expect. Its not for the faint hearted or squeamish and is a film about PEOPLE IN PRISON, so no fluffy edges!! We watched in 2 sittings as we didn't realise it was 2hrs 35 mins but I think this helped to appreciate it. The story is quite hard to follow in parts with the subtitles but this does not detract from making it a truly brilliant piece of cinema. The casting is superb as are the perfomances, especially the lead and the 'cesar' character. Great story too though it does take a leap of faith to accept the prisoners run the place quite so much. Highly recommended but prepare yourself!- Was this review helpful to you?
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I predict a winner
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ok so I have decided in my infinite wisdom to review every single film i have ever seen on love film... Currently still on the letter 'A' (don't ask) So A prophet. Well as the other reviews here demonstrate, this film's a modern classic and could be used to teach story-telling to film students... The script, the cast everything is topnotch...- Was this review helpful to you?
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This jacket is cute - much cuter in person than online. Surprisingly nice color and quality. I sized up (to a large) hoping to compensate for my shoulders and arm length, but the body is way too big. I'm going to size down, hoping to get a better fit in the body. I don't plan to wear the sleeves completely down or button it (for a more casual look) so I hope the medium works!
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Awesome jacket!!
This jacket is so cute! The color is bright and happy for Spring and the fit is great - very feminine, fitted at the waist but not tight at all. It may run a little bit on the small side. I usually wear either a small or medium but I ordered the medium and it was absolutely a perfect fit. Can't wait for all this winter weather to go away so I can wear it! This little jacket looks way more expensive than it is. Even at full price, it would be worth it, but I was lucky enough to catch it on a one-day sale.
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A must have for Spring
I love this jacket-the fit and quality are good- This will def add a pop of color to any outfit!
February 13, 2013
Fun blazer!
I was a bit hesitant to try this without seeing it in person first because I wasn't sure what the quality of the faux leather would be like and I wasn't sure exactly how the color would be in person. When I tried this on in store, I was surprised to find that I really liked it. The color is a little more acidic yellow in real life than on screen but it's still pretty and a fun color addition. The quality of the faux leather is good too. This is soft to the touch and doesn't have a plastic look to it. The fit on this is a bit cropped so be prepared for that but it's still flattering on. This runs true to size. I'm typically an XS in Limited blazers and outerwear and the XS fit perfectly in this. I think this will look great colorblocked with another bright color for spring (I'm looking at you cobalt blue) or as a fresh twist on a neutral. This looked good with the camel colored pencil skirt and black and white striped tee I had on. I definitely recommend.
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Ray belongs to: The Fishermen's Mission
Ray was born in Sunderland into a fishing family. He has fished since the age of 3. He worked from North Shields and Grimsby. Ray is now retired and continues to fish in his leisure time.
Ray was interviewed by Carl Greenwood on 8 November 2005. The interview took place at North Shields Fishermen's Mission and lasted 54 minutes and 21 seconds.
The Conduan
The Conduan on the River Tyne sailing into North Shields. The photograph was taken in 1990.
Ray has 17 memories in the memorynet:
Ray's memories with a Childhood theme:
Ray's other memories:
- The fishing community
- Predicting the weather
- Traditional navigation and fishing skills
- Being caught in a hurricane on the Dogger Bank
- Superstitions
- Burning the Witches
- A regular fishing trip
- An unforgetable trip
- Adjusting to life ashore
- The Fishermen's Mission
- Hauling prawns
- The Conduan
- In the wheelhouse of the Conduan
- Taking a break
- The Conduan being launched
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Increasing the minimum wage hurts workers who lack the skills or education to find higher-paying work.
Why should taxpayers subsidize students to learn skills employers don't want?
President Obama is talking about more stimulus spending in 2013 as he continues to bet job creation on economic uncertainty.
Washington needs to institute an inescapable spending cap so politicians can no longer find short-term answers to long-term problems.
We need to simplify the tax code so there is only a single deduction, and avoid inflation by pegging our currency to the worth of gold.
The United States is falling among rankings of economic freedom around the world, and the government needs to stop "protecting" us.
Dismal performance on ACT college admissions tests show high schools are not properly preparing students for higher education.
The Senate tax plan does nothing to address excessive spending.
The variance we see in state laws helps foster competition among the 50 separate governments and all of us benefit as a result.
Federal student loans are creating an education bubble just like mortgages created the housing bubble.


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Thanks, I'm having troubles with patience. I had to reboot mediamonkey to have it take effect. So I've got it down to 10 sec previews. Somehow, some songs aren't able to be created and yet some (few) are ghosted out and not played. And another is you still have to watch as a Aerosmith whole album got two different dates associated with it.
But this is a far sight better then no script at all to do this.
To bad the search in Media Monkey is associated with Amazon whom you think would be a tad bit better.
Still kudos to the guy who came up with this one.
Ya know playing around with this (and I think I reached my limit as I'm not getting any hit results) could this be scripted to use Wikipedia instead and maybe pull in original art work?
hmmmm, ah heck lets pull in the comments as well.
I was a long time fan and paid for Music-match before yahoo ruined it. And to do this same thing you had to plow through scores of hits. So glad to have discovered Media Monkey and I paid lifetime. Worth it!


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HEAT dressing in large saucepan on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 min., stirring once.
ADD tomatoes, broth, zucchini, macaroni and basil. Bring to boil on high heat.
SIMMER on medium heat 8 min. or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.


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The Sophisticates #21
This week:
- Adapting Books into Books (1:14)
- Being Blind in a Paperless World (13:36)
- The Future of Music (23:57)
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