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Trends in Neurosciences, Volume 12, Issue 2, 59-65, 1 January 1989
Toxins in the characterization of potassium channels
N.A. Castlea, D.G. Haylettb and D.H. Jenkinsonb
a Department of Anesthesia Research Laboratories, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
b Department of Pharmacology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Several recently characterized toxins (apamin, charybdotoxin, dendrotoxin and noxiustoxin) are proving invaluable for establishing what kinds of potassium channel are expressed in neurones, and what the roles of the channels might be∗ ∗ An excellent and more extensive review on peptide toxins acting on K+ channels appeared when this article was in press [Moczydlowski, E., Lucchesi, K. and Ravindran, A. (1988) J. Membr. Biol. 105, 91–111].


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The Marion County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council is scheduled to meet at 5:30 tonight, Aug. 3, to again discuss the seven finalists for the high school principal's position.
The council interviewed the candidates last week and they have held multiple meetings, but have not yet made a decision. Monday, the council stated that it reached a consensus for Superintendent Donald Smith to appoint an interim principal.
The fourth annual Heart of Kentucky Cornhole Classic presented by Bud Light drew more than 40 teams on Saturday, with Team Hill/Hill from Ohio emerging from the field as the overall winners.
Tournament director Ray Osborne said attendance was down for this year's event but only because three other tournaments nearby drew away some of the regulars.
Team Hill/Hill won $1,300 for first place while Team Atha/Atha, also from Ohio, took home $600 for second place. Team Duke/Derrick from Louisville took home $150 for third place.
Phillip R. Johnson, 28, of Marion Inn Apt. 10 in Lebanon was indicted for first-degree manslaughter and first-degree persistent felony offender in Marion Circuit Court recently.
According to the indictment, on or about March 9, Johnson, with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person or with intent to cause the death of another person, did cause the death of such person. The indictment also reads that he was over the age of 21 and stood convicted of at least two felonies after his 18th birthday.
The Marion County High School boys' soccer team took home a bronze medal at the Bluegrass State Games on Sunday against Villa Madonna after a penalty kick showdown.
The performance equals the best the Knights have done under Head Coach Greg Conley.
"This particular team is so young that it makes it special. Not to mention surviving the heat this weekend," Conley said.
Conley sent his team home on Saturday after a 5-0 loss to Collins. He waited around to see if the Knights would make it to the medal round, not expecting them to advance.
Marion County Junior Miss, Inc. will present the 2011 Marion Junior Miss Program on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at Marion County High School.
A Lebanon family is mourning the loss of an 8-year-old boy who died Saturday after an all-terrain vehicle rolled over on him on a family farm in Green County.
Officials said Grant Livers, 8, was riding a 250cc four-wheeler in a field at his family's property at 913 Grab Road at approximately 6:35 p.m. Saturday when a neighbor said he saw the ATV overturn, catching Livers beneath. Green County EMS, Grab and Green County firefighters and Green County Sheriff's Department personnel responded to the scene.
Our State Rep. Terry Mills has written a column about the results of a recent legislative survey. One question in particular caught my attention.
"The nation is under increasing pressure to consider alternative energy sources. Would you be willing to have a nuclear power plant in Kentucky considered as an alternative?"
According to Mills, 58 percent of the people who responded said yes, they would be OK with a nuclear plant in Kentucky. (To read all of the questions and results, read Mills column at www.lebanonenterprise.com.)
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Teams can register at the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission office at 239 N. Spalding Ave. Ste. 200, Lebanon KY 40033 or online at www.visitlebanonky.com.
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Friday evening the first-ever Heart of Kentucky Bourbon and BBQ MusicFest will begin at Centre Square in Lebanon. Friday night's activities will include a concert at Johnston Field, behind Centre Square, with the headliner being 100% Angus, an AC/DC tribute band. Also Friday evening there will be barbecue and bourbon to sample while enjoying the live entertainment.
The Marion County Public Library is planning to show a movie at Centre Square, and everyone is invited.
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"Solid 3 - basic hotel, very large room"
Just stayed for 1 night for a place to sleep. Didn't make much use of the service or facilities, or explore the area. The room was very large, and it was clean - but very stale, boring decor. Breakfast was adequate.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"You get what you pay for.."
Room was either terribly hot or too cold. The positioning of the HVAC unit far from the thermostat made for a two weather climates in the room. Plumbing (tub drain/stopper & toilet) had issues. Beds looked fresh but were hard as rocks. Pillows were trashed. This hotel presents itself well on the exterior and in the lobby but the rooms are Motel 6-i […] sh. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The Hotel was niCe...room was very roomyGenuine Hotels.com guest review
only compaint is out of their control too much street noiseGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Roomy room close to everything"
The room was large, the price was low, there was a table and chairs, plus a sofa in addition to the super comfy bed. The sofa had visible stains that made me avoid it. The toilet seat was scuffed and worn, and there were visible gaps in the bathroom grouting, especially between the shower walls and tubs that probably was not a good indicator for what […] was beneath. Super convenient location close to CSUMB and local shopping. Large and lovely lobby. Parking can be an issue, and they lock the entry door after 10 PM. No breakfast proteins except for hard boiled eggs, but fluffy self-made waffles, juices, cereals and pastries/toast were plentiful. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"You get what you pay for"
First night there our heater was not working, I had to sleep in my sweater. The maintenance person came that same night to tell us that he can NOT fix it but he would have the maid fix it tomorrow. That he would escription said whirlpool and I know some places call this for regular tubs as advised I called the hotel I specifically asked is the whirlpool […] a regular tub with jets or is it a full large jacuzzi whirlpool, i was told by the staff it was a full jacuzzi. When we got to the room it was huge and spacious the room.....we opened the bathroom and what did we see.......a REGULAR size tub with JETS. I was disappointed I had found another booking for 20.00 more with a jacuzzi but this was cheaper and I had confirmed with the hotel it was a jacuzzi. I was disappointed. We called to see if there was a mistake, nope this was their jacuzzi. Next morning the maid knocked at 630am to check our heater she came in looked at it banged and muttered it is working then walked out. IT WAS NOT WORKING!!!! we went down for breakfast (breakfast was horrible we only ate there once the other nights we went out for food) we talked to the on duty manager she said they would fix it while we were out. We left for about 6 hours it was finally fixed. BUT our room wasn't cleaned (the maintenance person left a mess!) HORRIBLE HORRIBLE the staff was clueless and unhelpful! WE WILL NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN UNLESS IN DESPERATE NEED OF A PLACE TO STAY Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice clean place; Recommended"
It was a nice clean place with friendly staff. The only problem we had was that there were some roads blocked on the access to the hotel, although I should probably blame that on my GPS rather than on the hotel itself.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Get what you pay for"
Used hotels.com to book a room here. Great price for a night, and the room was pretty descent size. Only things i can point out was that toilet seat was worn out and starting to crack and the top bed sheet cover/ duvet had what it appeared to be "stains" on it (yes, those kind of stains). My girlfriend forgot a toothbrush and needed a sewing kit, but […] front desk only had a toothbrush and not a sewing kit even though it was on the list of complimentary ammendities that the hotel supposedly provides. If you dont have it then dont promote it in your bathroom literature... Would i go back? sure it wasn't so bad. If i had a choice would i pay more to go else where? definitely yes i would. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Nice rooms and pretty clean but breakfast was very sub-par compared to similar hotels.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
My stay was pretty standard... Just a good place to lay my head for a night.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Ramada Inn Marina"
Terrible hotel! The breakfast room floor is dirty and the bathroom sinks are cracked. There is a lot of road noise in the room and not very much parking.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Will go back"
Overall positive experience. Would recommend it.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"not much to do there"
Hotel was good but nothing (apart from restaurants) within walking distance. Thought it was closer to the seaside. Very muvh traffic on road right in front. Could not lave the window open at night.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very Good value and comfort"
We had a very good nights rest as it was very quiet and comfortable. The location was close to the Monterrey Aquarium without being in the congested area. The continental breakfast was good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not quite up to par"
The hotel is older and it shows its age. Service was very friendly, but stretched. They were short-staffed at breakfast, and had to be told that they needed to clear the trash, refill the juice and refill the milk. The rooms were clean, but looked old. We stayed at 3 other hotels during this stay, and this one did not earn the high guest ratings it […] had. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent value - Very nice rooms"
I was impressed. The value was there, as the room was very modern, nice, and roomy. I would definitely stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good Value"
It was great! Friendly service and clean room. Quiet and off the beaten path. The only thing missing is a hot tub. I will join their club and visit monthly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not worth it."
In a bad location, difficult to get into parking lot, off main drag, loud traffic all night long! Next time we will spend a little more for a nicer place.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
nice for a quick stop to restGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Unhappy and extremely disappointing!"
When we got into our room there was unused toilet paper hanging from the lamp, something sticky all over the nightstand, the room did not appear to have been vacuumed in a long time and there was some white crusty stuff on the corner of the blanket - not the bedspread. When we moved the top bedding onto the floor because of this a used coffee cup rolled […] out from under the bed and there was a bunch of popcorn and other scraps and even a toy car under the edge of the bed. My son found several strands of long black hair in his sheets. Due to the time we checked in and the unwelcoming reception we had received we waited til morning to talk to a manager. We left the hotel for the day and felt confident that it would be taken care of. When we returned they had done some vacuuming and I say that with difficulty. The blanket with the crusty stuff was still on my bed and on top of it all they held $100 on my credit card for security which took several days to clear. I will not be returning if I am in the area. The money we saved on the room was not worth the experience. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"comfortable room for a family stay"
we were looking for a comfortable place to stay for one night before going to the monterey bay aquarium and this fit the bill.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice, quiet,clean room"
We just stayed for one night. The staff was helpful and the room and facility were very nice. The breakfast selection was average but passable.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
very clean right off highway 1 just wish had more choices on breakfast menu but otherwise greatGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Needs pool & hot tub!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice stay."
All worked well. The breakfast is not so good, but hotel is comfortable.Genuine Expedia guest review
"quick overnight stop"
Just stopped for a overnight stop on our travels to sleep,Genuine Expedia guest review
"Not bad value for the price"
The hotel room was spacious and comfortable. The pillows however were on the lumpy side. The breakfast was fresh and had a good selection of food. We would stay here again as a family.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice Hotel"
Great quality for the price, big room with sofa slleper on third floor, very quiet. The breakfast area was clean and well kept, light breakfast was very good. Would stay again for Monterey area.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great value"
A very nice hotel. Cool places to eat within walking distance. A little noisy at times you can hear the neighbors upstairs and doors closing in the hallway.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good for the price"
We had to attend a wedding in Carmel and Monterey was out of our budget. And I am glad we picked this place. It was very clean, had plenty of room for two kids and two adults. It was worth what we paid for the location.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"The room was not clean"
The room we stayed was not clean. It was too late when we arrive, we just stayed there.Genuine Expedia guest review
"We had a good stay"
The room was very large with high ceilings so it felt spacious. We were in room 104 with was down a hallway with only rooms on one side so it was quiet and it faced away from the street. Overall it was a good stay for the price range.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"big room, clean bathroom"
The room was very spacious and loved how clean the bathroom was. Service was good. The only thing I didn't like was the smoke from people hanging out in the front outdoor atrium when I brought my luggage in and waited for the attendant to open the door.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect place to beat the heat"
My wife, two year old daughter, and myself stayed two nights at the Ramada Marina. The location was convenient to day trip into both Monterey and Santa Cruz. I requested an upper floor room since I am a light sleeper and the staff made sure my request was met. The younger blonde gentelman that checked us in was a dynamo in the mornings...answering phones […] and making sure the continental breakfast was well stocked at all times. On one of the nights we ate at Frutti De Mar Grill for dinner...small and intimate, close to the hotel, call for reservations. Overall, a great experience especially when the temperatures in Northern California are above 100 degrees. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Traumatizing experience for future hotel stays"
I was really excited to stay with my family in this hotel due to the fact that i found it for a really good price and the overall guest reviews had nothing but great things to say. However, I will never be able to enjoy a hotel stay after this past visit. First we checked in (my husband,a toddler,an infant, and I) up front they needed a $100 deposit. […] The carpets in the hallways smelled and where extremely stained. The hotel room was spacious but the couch had dog hair all over, I figured i would just flip over the cushion to not make a big deal but the other side was worse. My husband went to the front desk to ask for at least a lint roller to clean the hair and of course there was nothing they could do. The comforter had dried mud on it. The tv would dim every other minute, and the breakfast was not that great as everyone else stated.Lastly, the reason why I was so disappointed and upset is because from the $100 deposit only $50 was returned due to a broken mirror in the room. Management said a long wall mirror was found broken off its hinges and on the floor. After arguing on the phone with the manger it was basically my word against theirs. Of course corporate received a phone call from me but I figure they aren't going to do much. We left that hotel room the way we entered. But from now on I am going to take pictures of the rooms before we leave to have proof that we did not destroy anything. They use your deposit to take advantage of you. DONT STAY AT THIS DUMP!!! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close enough to beach, Wharf and Aquarium"
Friendly staff, clean, decent continental breakfast and noon check-out, which was especially nice--and rare.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Overall very nice"
Staff was friendly, room was comfortable, although bed was a little harder than I liked.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"nice hotel"
I really enjoy the hotel i will back soonGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good, not great"
The room was adequate, not romantic and in an okay neighborhood. It was clean and I would stay there again. It was on a busy street, but the noise did not bother us.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
the refrigerator is noisy, others are good. the room is big (actually too big) and I like the business center which I printed my trip plans for the following daysGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"great hotel for vacation and business"
hotel condition and services are good, the hotel location is not too good.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good hotel for the affordable price"
This hotel was better than expected. Fully working amenities and nice staff. We didn't shower, though, so I couldn't give much feedback on the restrooms. It was fair sized.Genuine Expedia guest review
"cheap and clean hotel"
Although we arrived at the hotel earlier than its original check-in hour (4:00 pm), we were able to check-in immediately, which was great.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Stay."
Everything was great! Hubby, 4 year old son, and myself loved it. Not too far from destinations and easy access to some restaurants and markets for some quick munchies. Customer service upon entering was not the most welcoming, but the stay in general overpowered that minute detail. Would definitely come again. Great value!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good Value"
This is a very good value for the area. If you really want this review don't force me to write more than I wish to!!Genuine Expedia guest review
I usually stay at the Ramada when I'm in the area. I think it's one of the better hotels in Marina for the price. This time, the maid forgot to clean the fridge but usually the cleanliness of the room is satisfactory.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great service"
We stayed here because of the reviews and we were not disappointed, we were greeted by a friendly staff, the room was large, nice and clean. The price was good compared to the hotels closer to Monterey, just had to drive a few minutes longer but definitely worth the stay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Clean, convenient and great breakfast!"
We were very pleased with our stay at the Ramada in Marina. Our room was spacious and clean. Nice to have a microwave, frig and coffee maker in the room - and great breakfast included in the stay! Reasonable rates, free parking and close to our family. Would definitely stay here again on our next trip.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"nice stay"
nice place ... enjoyed itGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Fine, except for not enough parking for autos, I was told to park on street since there were no parking available, there should be one parking stall for each room. The gentleman who was at the night counter was very rude with his answerGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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Explores unique aspects of Chinese music through sounds, performance and interviews.
In this series, you will hear three episodes that each explores a different aspect of Chinese music?the endangered music of the Yunnan peoples; the traditional sounds of the pipa, bamboo flute, qin and other Chinese instruments; and the creative space between them, where sounds ancient and avant-garde intersect.
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The sounds, instruments and structures of the traditional Chinese orchestra.
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- Length: 09:20
Melding the ancient music of China with contemporary Eastern and Western motifs.
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eBid is a good alternative site, but it works differently to eBay. It suits small sellers with a lot of items to sell. You have to work harder at promoting your items and your stores, but the advantages are much lower fees and a friendly, helpful community of sellers and buyers. People who have given this site bad reviews have probably only listed a couple of items and then sat back and expected them to sell straightaway, like on eBay. Buyers are more cautious on this lesser-known site, so they expect to know a bit about who you are and what you're selling. The more items you list, the higher your profile. I list items for sale on eBid, but I also run stalls at community events to promote my items and my eBid stores. If you are serious about selling, give eBid a go. If you just want to get rid of a few unwanted items quickly, stick to Feebay.
I joined eBid a few months ago now, as wanted to list in more than one place due to the fact ebay were going to start charging commision on postage.
I must admit i have been more than happy.
I knew sales would maybe take a while to start ( the exact same as they did on ebay when i started, but now I have a good customer base built up on ebid and every month is a record month for me.
I see lots of people from ebay just dumping their listings and in most cases asking more than they do on ebay for them, then moaning they get no sales...half of them havent even bothered to fill in their all about me page or add their listings to google shopping...so no wonder they get no sales. lol
All in all...i recommend eBid to everyone, ebay dont want small sellers anymore, they want to be the new amazon.
I found ebidz pretty horrid to look at and found most of the sellers didn't respond to me, I have been trying out all the new selling sites now on the web over the last few months and this site just sucks.
So many others to try, if your going to put time into helping get another selling site off the ground dont waste your time with this one.
Frank Adswalluk Young found this review useful
As many others have, I fell in to the trap of signing up for eBid's £49.99 "Lifetime Membership" deal.
You can list as much as you want, whenever you want.
You never pay any listing fees, you pay a minimal "final value fee" on every sale (not that this matters - you won't sell anything).
No relisting fees etc.
It just looks great, doesn't it?!
Well, it could be great if anybody actually went on the site & bought things!!
I've been on there for over a year now, and have listed my FULL stock list - the same as on eBay (nearly 1000 items).
How many sales do you think I've had..?
You guessed it - ZERO!!!
Don't waste your time & money.
It's a pointless exercise.
You will be £50 out of pocket, and you'll have wasted a LOT of time listing hundreds of items that will just NEVER sell (as I did).
In the last year, I've had around 5000 sales on eBay, compared to ZERO sales on eBid.
Yes I dislike eBay - doesn't every seller?
Their fees are a joke and their treatment of sellers is getting worse.
BUT, at least you are definitely going to sell your items on there.
eBid has potential, but as long as they refuse to advertise and promote their business, it is pointless even considering signing up.
Save your money, save your time, stick with eBay for the time being and actually make some money!
Paul Norton found this review useful
There just aren't enough people using eBid to justify spending £50 to register as a seller. I understand the argument that it's up to you ti promote your own online store, but if eBid are taking this much money from people wanting to set up an on-line shop, then they bear at least part of the responsibility for promotion. They are all too keen to encourage people to sign up their friends with their buddy point system, when was the last time you saw an eBid TV advert or even a banner ad? That's a little too close to multi-level marketing to sit 100% percent comfortably with me.
Connor Robinson found this review useful
It amuses me that eBid as a site gets 1 star when it is the seller of the item that is to blame for a bad experience. You wouldn't blame the owner of a mall if you had a bad experience with one of the shops in the mall. There are some bad sellers, agreed, check their feedback before buying, that's what it's there for!!!!
I've been selling and buying on eBid for a while now, I don't pay to list and I pay 2% when a product sells. I make sure my auctions have a Buy now price and make sure they are uploaded to Google Shopping for the exposure they offer for free. Their support helps me when quickly I need it. Cannot complain at all.
I paid the 'lifetime' fee and joined ebid nearly 2 years ago. I have yet to make a single sale. Even after listing the same items I sell over and over on eBay, & at a lower price. As a buyer, you would think there would be bargains to be had, but I've yet to find them. And the lack of buyer protection puts me off of buying anyway.
Oh well, live and learn...
I purchased a replacement Macbook charger from a seller username "macbookcharger". The charger came and did not work, i posted a comment to the seller that the charger did not work. The seller told me to return it and they will refund the $21.95 (with no help from the seller on a return label, RMA, or shipping costs for a BROKEN product, all of which i had to take care of on my own). The product was delivered a week ago according to the tracking number from the post office, and i STILL have not received a refund. Furthermore, eBid offers no way to report sellers, or ensure that returns and/or exchanges are handled efficiently and fairly. DO NOT buy from eBID, it was my first and last time doing so.
Paul Norton found this review useful
I have been selling on EBid for over 6yrs. I agree the sales are not as good as Ebay. But for £ 49 I get 5 stores. No listing Fee,& only a 2% V.V.F. How much would that cost on EBay. I t is a cheap way of having your own website, that you need to promote in the same way.
The forums are full of Ebidders only to willing to help with any issues you may have and management answers queries I would say within 48hrs.
I wonder if the negative posters on here are people who have been banned from EBid for breaking EBid rules. I Wonder.
Bill Green and Connor Robinson found this review useful
I have been a member for a little over 2 months, and although sales have been slow, I have had several sales.
At ebay I had a lot of sales, but then their shoddy practices kicked in I achieved above standard seller status in 1 month, that is too quick for them, first thing they did was instruct there payment provider Paypal (they own it) to withhold any more payments for 21 days for the next three months (they actully kept it there for 6 months), then when I asked why they had done this my sales stopped dead.
They over at the bay only want big sellers, and will do anything they can to force the smaller seller away.
EBID on the other hand is most welcoming, the users are friendly and a forum where you can chat with other users and get help and advice if you need it.
Bill Green found this review useful
After spending five years on ebid as a buyer and seller, I can honestly say it has been a pleasure.
Their customer service is the best I have encountered on the internet, full stop.
A request for help is answered swiftly and with a real sense of purpose. You will not get a stock answer to a question you did not ask, or, even worse, ignored.
The sellers I have encountered have all been responsive and happy to reply to enquires.
Try ebid, ask questions and just have a browse, I am sure you will like it too.
Now that doesn't sound positive, does it? Well, it is. If my bill is larger than last year, I'm selling more than I did last year!
eBid is a fast growing online auction/selling site. The site managers don't sell - independent sellers do, so reviews blaming the site for bad behaviour of sellers are inaccurate. Once management know a seller is bad, that seller will be removed.
I sell random collectables and craft patterns. I could not possibly afford to list large numbers of low value items anywhere else. And they sell, steadily.
eBid offers a stable platform (they've never changed the rules so my stuff suddenly stops selling which has happened twice with the market leader), real people writing the support replies, low prices (which have not changed in years - management appear to be happy to accept that a growing site with growing sales will give them growing revenue), Google shopping uploads for items with a buy it now price and more variations to the style of listing than you can possibly want.
It's not perfect - we could use more sales but then who couldn't?
Bill Green found this review useful
I have been on ebid now for 10 years as first a buyer only and now a buyer and seller. Some of the reviews focus on individual sellers but I have found on the whole eBid is great. As a buyer i often get bargains as sellers can list their items cheaper because of the lower fees. As a seller any problems are sorted out very quickly by the management who are real people not bots. I am a hobby seller and sell 3-5 items a week which suits me fine. I signed up for the £49.49 lifetime seller deal which allows me to list for free, have 5 shops free and only pay a 2% final value fee on my sales. I would recommend eBid wholeheartedly
I ordered some silver dinnerware from eBid and it arrived in fine condition, but four days later than they stated. The seller seemed MIA for the first few days but did eventually return my inquiries. Not a perfect transaction but still satisfied.
I have been with eBid for a little over a year. Yes sales are slower, but apart from that they beat eBay on every other count. Sales are improving, all my feedback is from eBid and only 10-15% of buyers have left feedback. I have seen a marked increase in sales recently and frequently sell higher priced items. For buyers the majority of items are cheaper than eBay, admittedly the choice is lower. Sellers and Buyers are treated fairly and you are contacted quickly if you have a problem.
If you want to check my feedback go to my main (free) store at http://kreative-fashions.ebid.net/
Just to update things. Last month was my best month with the value of sales 43% higher than my previous highest. So far this month they are even higher, views, sales, everything is rising almost daily. Most of the negative posts on here are a few years old. The eBid of today is a different matter. But if you want to sell you have to take advantage of what the platform offers and list to eBids strengths and not simply emulate eBay listings.
This pathetic company will NEVER hit the big time. It's amateur hour, the business model stinks. They have such an ugly, messy user interface that feels like 1999 HTML and the number of accounts and types is so damn confusing I doubt even the staff (if they employ staff?) understand them.
Dave Naylor found this review useful
I have been on Ebid for over a year and have only sold one item. I am the cheapest on Ebid and have quite of few different items. I went back to Ebay and started making my money right away.
I am not happy with Ebay, just they have buyers that keep food on the table. Hope this helps. I have noticed cheap signed cards are a big hit. I don't have any, just bought some to sell.
As normal you register then it makes a life time offer of selling for £49.
A few hours later it blocks me and asks for ID and address and this is after I paid using paypal !!!
I paid the £49.99 lifetime membership fee.
More than made back the monies spent.
Better visibility than previously was recieving on the ebay site back in 2008
Some ebay sellers complain their sales have died, but they still have to pay listing fees, plus numerous relist fees which eat into the profits.
With Ebid lifetime membership there are No numerous relist fees to be paid, so sellers get to keep more of the profit from each of their sale.
Customer support is excellent very quick with replies
Scamming buyers & sellers are dealt with quite quickly when reported.
I did not have a problem with having to produce verification before being allowed to sell on ebid, I would of thought ebid asking for verification was a sensible safety procedure.
Olivia Atkinson found this review useful
Ok..so..your thinking of starting up on Ebid..perhaps your a regular seller on Ebay whos tired of there astronomical fees and the $49.99 "LIFETIME membership" Ebid offers looks just too good to be true..the answer to our financial struggles..no more fees..no more selling limitations..they accept Paypal so its safe and everything is just too damn good to walk away from this is unbelievable offer !! Right??
Hello my name is Todd Guyot..i am the CEO of direct-effect-online-sales on Ebay..i have been a seller for about 3 years on Ebay..and i..just as you are probably about to now (hopefully you havent yet) saw this incredible opportunity Ebid has to offer...STOP!!! WALK AWAY..no..RUN AWAY SCREAMING!!! BUT FIRST READ THIS !!!
I just today fell into this Ebid trap and dropped the $49.99 for a lifetime membership..(after reading all the "member reviews" Ebid posted about there site everything looked amazing and pleasant..turns out those "member reviews" are actually from Ebid staff members) I spent about 4 hours setting up my storefronts page and settings..taking pictures for listings (since they say the can import all your Ebay listings "easily" but once you pay..there is no option to do so..only a link that says you have to download in order to import..but fails to download everytime) so anyway i had listed about 4 items and then suddenly it all BLEW UP IN MY FACE!!
They blocked me from posting listings unless i sent them my drivers license and utility bill..WTF?!?! First of all they have my paypal information were i am verified with an extensive history..as well as my Ebay store info were i am also verified and have over a 460+ feedback score @ 98%...they say if you put some "code" into your "about me" space in your Ebay store they will verify you by importing your feedback..wich "should only take 20 minutes tops" as they claim..i did this process 4 times and it is now 6 hours later..ive received NO RESPONSE back..i have sent them numberous emails asking an explanation..i tried emailing there customer support and it isnt even a valid recipiant address it says..i tried Google searching for there contact phone #..guess what? THEY DONT EVEN HAVE A PHONE FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT!!
You are at the mercy of either a fake Email address they provide for support..or an "I.M" type of message you can get to by going to the "contact us" tab and opening a "ticket" to wich there only reply back (no matter what your question or comment is) is "we have received your question..we will have our staff review it and get back to you later"...WOW!!
Why dont they just be straight up and say "for any questions or concerns submit them into your toilet and flush..we already got your money so we dont really care about your problems".
At least if i flushed a question i had t would eventually end up going somewere.
So i contacted Paypal and explained my concerns about Ebid and was even supplied with a contact # for Ebid that Paypal has on File (Country code #44-208-123-1082)..DONT MAKE THAT CALL JUST YET!!...Its a FAKE/ Disconected # !
Yes thats right..even the number Paypal provided me was an invalid number that reads as an error when dialed...DONT WAIST YOUR TIME.
What you CAN DO is... if you were as ignorant to Ebids trickery as i was and have already payed Ebid (for your sake I hope you used Paypal to pay the $49.99 lifetime membership fee) you can call Paypal and tell them Ebid is not a shipable product and in your eyes is theft of a service provided..NOT an actual shippable good or physical merchandise..you will be issued a full refund within 24-48 hours..ASK to speak to Ryan..because of me he is informed of Ebids blatant misrepresentation of services provided and they are investigating Ebid for fraudulant services now after i had spoken with Paypal..I am a high priority member at Paypal in excellent standing and i used my status to get the ball rolling on this appaling "scam" Ebid is attempting...someone had to finally.. ive seen multiple complaints about Ebid but NOT ONE person seems to do a damn thing about it but bitch and/or complain...well thanks to me now you can all do something about it by contacting Paypal and getting your money back.
I sincerely hopes that it is this post i wrote that you happen to read first and that it helps you to avoid a dissaster.
If what ive taken my time to inform all of you on helps you avoid Ebid or gets your membership fees refunded, please let me know by simply saying "thank you" via Email @ firstname.lastname@example.com or you can truely thank me buy going to Ebay @ direct-effect-online-sales and buying something from me..that way we both win..haha.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
i perchased a nintendo dsi from a seller on ebid for £55.00 + £5.49 postage
seller jaysworld
big mistake after waiting for the item for almost a week i noticed that the seller had not marked the item as sent which i was abit nervous about so i asked the seller in a polite manor if he had sent my dsi yet, his listing stated he would send within 48 hours of recieving payment...
his responce was... i was going to send it today 1st class but now im not going to, as you have shown nothing but greed, how do you expect the item to be there already anyway. i will refund you and someone else can enjoy cheap brand new dsi instead.
(the seller did not refund me)
i immediatly opened a paypal dispute against the seller and informed ebid about this seller, paypal are now working to recover my money however ebid have done nothing apart from notify me that the seller has responded to my questions which in fact was just more abuse from the seller....
i explaind to the seller that i did not expect the item to be with me already and that i had only asked if he had sent the dsi yet... i recieved more emails from seller saying that i am a let down to society and yet more abuse... i informed ebid of every email the seller sent to me which clearly showed that he was abusive towards me...i didnt even get a responce from ebid... the scammer has got my money i have no dsi and ebid dont care... there is no buyer protection on ebid... stay well away i am £60.49 down and may not recover the money from paypal if the scammer has already withdrawn the funds.. ebid have let this filthy scammer run free with my money.
this was my first purchase on ebid a christmas present for my 4 yr old son who has been bugging me for a nintendo dsi all year and i promised that santa would bring him one this christmas, im not in a financial position to go and buy another one as that money was what i had saved especially for my sons dsi, he will be so dissapointed when he opens his presents, what a great start to my buying experience on ebid i will not buy anything on there again and STRONGLY advise others not to.
sorry if you are a honest seller trying to earn money on ebid i would have loved to have give a good review and promote a happy customer experience, but the truth is i have been scammed and ebid just dont care.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
No seals or views unless you beg for them i've try everything putting it up cheaper then ebay tried useing different colours in the descriptions use twitter facebook google + to promote my auctions all i got when i tried to tell people on twitter about ebid was suspended for spam and i even tried to get known in ebid forums but there ban him and won't tell me for how long my first account with ebid i started in 2010 and only sold one item to date second account no items only feedback i've got is from buying with the new account ebay first account started 2012 i've got 110 feedback and the majority of that is from selling second started in august sold 6 items 4 feedback all from selling ebid needs to advertise the fees don't need to go up take some of the money you making and pay for a bit of product placement in a popular TV show and change the name from uk.ebid.net to www.ebid.com that way the website will be the same no matter what country your in
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
I have recently started selling on Ebid. Iv been very happy with the services they offer so far. I have a seller + account which was a one time fee and then only a 2% end of sale fee which is great for me the seller and for customer as i don't have to increase my prices.
I also have a shop which looks great
Really happy
Bill Green found this review useful
All the good Ebid reviews are written by the staff. They offer no secure way to make CERTAIN that the item is sent to the buyer. I lost $175 on Ebid, without receiving what I bought, and as far as I can tell they offer no way to report ronselectro to make sure that he does not get away with this again!!!
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
Because there are not many competitors left standing up against Ebay, Ebid certainly earns some points. Ebid also allows sellers to list for free, with upgrade options. Ebid also permits international purchasing and selling. Ebid offers many payment options, other than the Paypal. There is plenty of merchandise on Ebid, and it's not crowded like Ebay has been for years now. Ebay has certainly been known for stricter selling rules, and Ebid is still quite new to many ears. I say, if you have tried Ebay, why not also try Ebid. The average seller isn't going to waste much time posting free ads on another site. I have purchased just as many items from Ebid.net as I have from Ebay, and the quality service seems very similar. The site's help services has been prompt, and the seller's order processing has been swift. Ebid is a great alternative to Ebay.
I am rather knew to eBid and do not regret my investment at all (in the 2 months I've been a member). Sales are higher and fees are low, this is soon becoming one of the best auction sites around, and better yet, one of MY best investments yet! There is a strong friendly forum and customer support is kind and understanding, and not just shoving out automated responses! A++ eBid!
Jesse Tate found this review useful
it is a real shame because this COULD be the only viable alternative to ebay but, the site owners apathetic outlook make it a stagnant pond. once signed up for the special offer price of 49.99 (which is always that price!) a seller is free to list as much and as often as you want. sounds fantastic! but the fact that this site is not advertised or advanced in any way by those that take your money mean that the sellers are really just selling to eachother. the forums are full of cliques, and seem to only pat the owners on the back, referring to them by first names like they are long lost pals, rather than a couple of shrewd businessmen who sit back take the money and seemingly do nothing.i have been a member for over a year and have never made my outlay back, inspite of regular listing, regular price slashing and when i decided to speak my mind of the forum... oooo the outcry! so all in all, as much as i detest ebay, its still the only place worth listing and selling sadly!
With poor customer support,dodgy counter,and no or minimal visibility on search engines , you may better off posting your sales on you local Tesco/ Wall-mart notice board.The Life time fee is the big bate.I fell for it as well.What a mistake.Tried to sell a few items .Had EXACTLY same adds and prices on EBAY and EBID. ALL !! items sold on EBAY.Not one on EBID.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
no sales no views unless you beg for them i'm on bootbey and i've had more views on there then on ebid there need to do an ad on tv to get buyers then it could be a great auction site but if there ever did take out ebay watch there fees go up
I have uploaded the same stock as is on ebay (100s of items) which I sell lots on ebay, over £1000 a month.
I have sold £20 on ebid in 9 months, absolutely pathetic!!
Shame as I paid them £79 for a lifetime membership. I could keep the stock on but I have to keep logging in and taking out of stock items off nearly every day so will remove all stock as it's a waste of time.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
I am getting great sales on ebid, and have ditched ebay for good.
Jesse Tate found this review useful
I am a seller in eBid for more than two years. A waste of time and effort!
Recently eBid pretends to check your ID and who knows where they sell your info! All sort of excuses to rip off the membership fee £49.99 that you paid them, blocking seller out without any explanation!
A rip off! I felt cheated and ashamed to be an eBid member. Well, people is still dreaming with the cheap fees and future of eBid. Dream on, pay the membership and ...get kicked out, loosing at the end.
To me eBid is the biggest scam on the internet that I have encountered!
Bye bye eBid.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
I paid for Lifetime Seller+ £49.99 and got my money back in the first two weeks. Free Listing, Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a seller/buyer friendly site.
poor support, low site traffic, no sales and rude customer services
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
I registered with E-bid a few years ago and in that time have sold 2 items. Yesterday I removed all my listings and gone back to E-Bay.
People trust me you MUST do your reasearch before entering into a partnership with any company.
I spent at least a week researching their methods and sign up details regarding Seller+ Liftime deal £49.95 I contacted them via email to answer a few questions I had. Well let me tell you that was pointless, reading afrom a well preppared script is NOT customer service.
Lillte know fact started to appear. I would really like to name a few people but can't really do that but try this people before entering to any dealing with E-bid. Log into their forum anyone can look in there. Check peoples profiles, you know the ones that say " Stick With E-Bid " " Sales Are Picking Up" click their feednback and see how many sales they are getting.
I did this a few days ago from a person who I can't name but does nothing other than promote E-Bid in their forum. They had been a customer for 2 years+ had a feedback of +31 This means they made a sale of 1.5 items a month. Now how can you state things are picking up when you cant sell more than 2 items a month.
There are many stories of people bing locked out of their account after paying £49.99 Lifetime + simply for selling high end products. They lock your account and ask you send ducumentation to prove you are who you say you are.
If this is that important to them why do they NOT request this information before taking your cash.
With the lifetime fee you get 5 FREE stores. I do not see the point in have 5 stores. I do not see the point in having one store. If sales are not there then there is not point.
So what about promoting the site and advertising? Well they ask you to pay the £49.95 and then ask you to promote them? Unreal.
Again read the forums people are all saying the same thing " Why are we doing the promoting "
I believe their forums are full of there own staff feeding everyone with promisses of things picking up.
Yes we all know the FEEs are low compaired to E-Bay but I can stand at the end of my drive giving away things for free all day long if they did not work.
Don't get me wrong people I do not think E-Bay are doing themselves any good with the way they are going at the moment. I do not fall on either side I think they both have there bad points.
But as a seller you have to go where the sales are and they ARE NOT on E-Bid.
Unless they change the way they do things it WILL NEVER COPMETE WITH THE BIGGER AUCTION SITES.
First of I would invest a shed load of cash to promote as much as possible for the long term. A few TV adverts here in the UK and in the USA.
Inform people BEFORE they sign up that documentation would be required if you sell high end products.
The best way for be to describe E-Bid is as follows:
This is an auction site a little like a massive Shopping Mall with thousands of sellers and stores.
BUT some bugger forget to open the doors in the morning to let the buyers in.
I gave them a 2 star rating and to be honest that was generous.
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
Nelio M. Pereira found this review useful
Great company! Wonderful support. The friendliest group of sellers anywhere. There is always someone around to help if you get stuck on something. So glad I found them
I have been on eBid.net since February 2008, when I joined I jumped at the chance of paying a 1 off lifetime fee of £74.99 (rather than the PAYG system which starts at just 5p a listing), which in turn gave me free listings for the rest of my life of eBid's life
After starting up, I have made well over 5000 sales, mostly low cost items that were not feasible to sell on eBay due to the listing fees and final value fees.
The support team at eBid head quarters is fantastic, and this is 'backed up' by a wonderful community on the eBid forums.
Fairness to all and a level playing field is one of the most popular things with eBid in my opinion, this in line with zero to 3% fvf's is just what I needed in a site to sell.
Also, where else can you sell and item for hundreds or thousands and only pay a fee of £1/$1 etc by using the featured auction feature on eBid, and the featured is open to both big sellers and little sellers.
Yes eBid doesn't have the mass market of the big guy, but nor does it have the fees associated with the big guy.
When using eBid, you need (or it helps) to use a different concept of selling compared to ebay as comparing the sites is like comparing an aubergine to a pineapple
Olivia Atkinson found this review useful
I paid £49.99 almost 2 years ago and have recouped my money many times over. I love eBid and would thoroughly recommend it.
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By Plane -- Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, sometimes just called San Pedro Sula International Airport (SAP; no phone), sits 15km (9 miles) east of the city on the road to La Ceiba. It is the country's busiest airport and offers the most international connections. Continental, American Airlines, Delta, TACA, and Spirit fly here directly from points in the U.S. such as Miami, Houston, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale. Regional airlines serving San Pedro include Isleña Airlines (tel. 504/552-8322; www.flyislena.com), Aerolíneas Sosa (tel. 504/550-6545; www.aerolinassosa.com), and Atlantic Airlines (tel. 504/557-8088; www.atlanticairlinesint.com); these airlines fly to Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, Roatán, and other Central American destinations such as San Salvador, San Jose, Guatemala City, and Managua.
A taxi from the airport to the center of town should run about L190 to L230 ($10-$12/£5-£6). There's also a Hedman-Alas (tel. 504/553-1361; www.hedmanalas.com) bus terminal at the airport, with buses that run three times a day to La Ceiba or six times a day to Copán or Tegucigalpa.
By Car -- All roads lead to San Pedro. It is the transportation hub of the country and almost always a necessary point of transfer between any two long-distance points. The best highway in the country and one of the best in all of Central America -- CA 5 -- traverses the distance between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa and passes through Lago de Yojoa, Siguatepe, and Comayagua along the way. It can be extremely crowded (semi trucks use this road to haul goods from one coast to the other) and accidents can sometimes drag traffic to a screeching halt, yet if things move smoothly you can make the 241km (150-mile) trip between the coasts in under 4 hours on this road.
If you're coming to San Pedro Sula from Tela, La Ceiba, or elsewhere on the North Coast, take CA 13. If you're driving here from Copán, you have a pretty much straight shot on highway 11 to the town of La Entrada, from where you will continue on CA 4 to downtown.
Most major North American car-rental agencies, such as Avis (tel. 504/668-3164; www.avis.com), Budget (tel. 504/668-3179; www.budget.com.hn), Hertz (tel. 504/668-3156; www.hertz.com,), and Thrifty (tel. 504/668-3154; www.thrifty.com) have a counter at the San Pedro airport, as well as an office in town.
By Bus -- The city's new station, the Terminal Metropolitana de Autobuses is 5km (3 miles) south of town, on CA 5 toward Tegucigalpa. Hedman Alas (7 and 8 Av., 3 Calle NO; tel. 504/553-1361; www.hedmanalas.com) is the best bus line in Honduras and the most useful for tourists who are sticking to the country's main destinations. It has mostly nonstop, first-class service several times per day to the San Pedro airport (20 min. away), Tela (1 1/2 hr. away), La Ceiba (3 hr. away), Trujillo (6 hr. away), Copán Ruínas (3 hr. away), Comayagua (3 1/2 hr. away), and Tegucigalpa (4 1/2 hr. away). The company also offers connecting service in Copán to Guatemala City and Antigua, Guatemala.
Other companies that travel from San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa include Saenz (tel. 504/553-4969), which has regular and first class, nonstop service six times a day to the capital, El Rey Express (tel. 504/550-8950; www.reyexpress.net), and Viana (Av. Circunvalación; tel. 504/556-9261), which offers Clase Oro/Gold Class service to Tegucigalpa, as well as La Ceiba.
To reach Gracias, try Gracianos (tel. 504/656-1403) at the main terminal, which has departures until 2pm for the 4 1/2-hour ride that passes through Santa Rosa de Copán and La Entrada. To reach Tela, try Tela Express (9 Av. 9 and 10 Calle; tel. 504/550-8355) with five daily departures. If you're heading to La Ceiba and Trujillo, check out Cotuc (tel. 504/520-1597), which has five daily trips from the main terminal.
To reach Managua or Guatemala City, your best choice is TICA (tel. 504/556-5149), which runs buses daily at 5am from the main terminal. Buses first stop in Tegucigalpa before heading out of the country.
By Ferry -- Puerto Cortés, located 64km (40 miles) north of San Pedro Sula, is one of the largest and most advanced ports in Central America. From this port, there is ferry service to Placencia, Belize, with the D-Express (tel. 504/991-0778) on Mondays at 10am from the Muelle de Cabotaje, returning Fridays at 9:30am. The ride takes 4 hours, and costs L950 ($50/£25).
The dividing marker for San Pedro Sula is Avenida Circunvalación, a large boulevard that encircles the downtown area, with Parque Central at its center. Many amenities, like gas stations, restaurants, and malls, can be found radiating off this avenue. The center of town is laid out in a standard grid divided by four quadrants: northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest. Avenues lead from north to south and streets from east to west.
Getting Around
Apart from a few of the major hotels, almost every site of interest to the typical traveler sits within the circular Circunvalación and can be reached on foot. Some areas can be dangerous, through, and robberies have occurred, so it is best to take taxis, especially during the night.
While the confusing, crowded, and often dangerous public bus system here is of little use to travelers, taxis are cheap and plentiful. A ride anywhere in the center will rarely run over L35 ($2/£1).
Visitor Information
There's no official visitor center in San Pedro Sula, but you can check out the private tour office Servicios Culturales y Turisticos (Calle 4a btw. Av. 3a and 4a; tel. 504/552-4048) for maps and information.


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If you're tired of sweet breakfast muffins or just looking for a savory breakfast, try these--you'll love the smoky flavor from the Canadian bacon and the fresh-tasting combination of red bell pepper and scallions.
Found this recipe in a newspaper, and I'm hooked! So much better than a "sweet" breakfast.
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we used cooked bacon instead of canadian, and substituted diced green chilis for the pepper. then, we paired these with the mini quiches. we opened the muffins and put the quiches in the middle. great stuff.
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Well, the muffin was disappointing. I like the texture, the whole wheat flour was definitely a plus on that. It did seem bland - in fact, my husband hated them. I didn't think they were too bad. Probably won't make again.
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Well, if you leave out the bacon, there will be less flavor! If omitting an ingredient, try adding another. Mushrooms might work well here. These were a hit (as is) at the gathering we brought them to.
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DALLAS (AP) — The Medicare fraud detection system took years to indicate that a Texas doctor might be certifying thousands of questionable Medicare home health care claims, officials say.
Authorities have indicted the doctor, Jacques Roy, and 6 others in connection with charges of health care fraud.
Roy and the others certified 11,000 Medicare beneficiaries through about 500 home health providers over 5 years, and those certifications led to the processing of about $375 million in false Medicare and Medicaid claims, officials say.
Medicare uses one set of contractors to pay claims and another to evaluate claims for signs of potential fraud.
The investigation that led to the current wave of indictments did not begin until about a year ago, federal officials acknowledge.
But the officials say the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has improved its approach to data analysis and is working to move away from having to "pay and chase" offenders.
Others say Medicare is still very vulnerable to fraud.
"It's a trust-based system that is ripe for the picking by criminals," said Kirk Ogrosky, an attorney at the law firm Arnold & Porter, Washington, and a former health care prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Roy, 41, a doctor who owned Medistat Group Associates, DeSoto, Texas, has been charged with several counts of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Six others, including the owners of three home health service agencies, are also charged.
Roy's attorney, Patrick McLain, said that he had yet to review much of the evidence and that Roy maintained his innocence. A detention hearing for Roy in federal court was delayed until Monday.
More than 75 of the agencies that used Roy's signature to certify claims also have had their Medicare payments suspended.
Some of those indicted alongside Roy are accused of fraudulently signing up patients or offering them cash, free groceries or food stamps to give their names and a number used to bill Medicare. Medicare patients qualify for home health care if they are confined to their homes and need care there, according to the indictment. U.S. Attorney Sarah Saldana said some people supposedly eligible for home care were found working on their cars outside.
Roy is accused of signing off on paperwork for home health care services.
Health and Human Services Inspector General Daniel Levinson described Roy's billing on Tuesday as "off the charts." But it apparently was missed for years by claim reviewers.
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Patrick Burns, spokesman for the advocacy group Taxpayers Against Fraud, praised HHS for hiring Peter Budetti, CMS' deputy administrator for program integrity, to upgrade its systems. But Burns said the department had no excuse for missing obvious problems.
"You can't have 11,000 bills from a single doctor if you're the number one home health provider in the nation," Burns said. "You can't see that many patients. It's not physically possible."
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Rebuilding Fuel Bowl & all lines...got questions
Rebulding my Fuel Bowl, FPR and Drain Valve, as well as all short hoses above the valley. I've got some pretty bad leaks, to the point that one is dripping once every two seconds.
First problem: there is no spring in my FPR Filter Screen Canister. I'll have to order one...since the truck didnt have it for who knows how long, I guess a few more days wont hurt anything. Second problem: I was...ahem... trying to re-install the connector to the Fuel Heater Element and the entire "wire" heating element came off. No damage, it just came off. How is this re-attached? Solder? I read this thread and decided "while I'm in there..." and did the BB mod: OBS FPR Shim and Gauge Install Do I need a Fuel Pressure Gauge in order to use this mod, or can I run without a guage for a while? Anyways, thanks in advance for any advice. Hopefully I'll finish it up tomorrow and do a leak check. |
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Well as far as the fuel heater goes, just pull it out and be done with it. That thing always comes loose and grounds out against the case of the fuel bowl. I pulled mine out and never looked back.
As for the FPR shim (or BB mod as you said) you don't NEED to keep a gauge installed, but you will absolutely need to hook up a gauge to make sure your truck isn't putting out too much pressure or dropping too low on acceleration. However, I think many of us would say that if you're going to touch the fuel pressure you should keep a gauge on it full time so that you can monitor your mod. That's just my opinion. |
Marine5811- thanks for the advice. I'll get a gauge asap
Ditched the heater. I'll switch it back in before I move to Montana in 3 years! CELAYORK. the orings.com pdf instructions showed the '95s have the spring. Didnt pay attn to the '96s. I finished it up. From start to finish: 7 hrs. Whew. Not easy by any means! Thanks for the help! Sent from my iPhone using AG Free |
#1 - you dont need to buy a fuel pressure gauge - you measure the fuel pressure at the valve by the FPR. its the same valve as the air valve for you tires, so all you need to do it press a tire pressure gauge to it while it running.
#2 - if your saying your truck has NO spring in the FPR. then there is no need to do any BB shim mod because (A) typically that mod is done to help boost pressure caused by a weak spring, and you need a new one anyway (B) if you need to buy a FPR spring anyway, then either get the cali spec spring from the dealer, ($45), or the upgraded spring off ebay ($10), and you will have both replaced the spring and still bmped up your pressure another 10- 20 psi over what it should have been http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-0-7-3-DIES...311279&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Powerst...63dc41&vxp=mtr and in case nobody else told you - its also a good idea to remove the water in fuel sensor in the rear of the fuel bowl, and replace it with a brass plug. if you change the fuel filter normally, you dont need that sensor, and its not the oring in the sensor that leaks, its the sensor itself. this is also another VERY common area for fuel leaks. also - there is a weap hole under the fuel pump. when the pump goes bad fuel will begin to leak from that hole as well. lastly - the cali spec spring on my truck boosted my fuel pressure from 60 to 80 psi.. "California" Fuel Pressure Regulator (contains spring, valve spool & new brass plug) (Ford) F6TZ-9K061-AA From Tousley Ford Parts online: MSRP $36.67; Online Price $24.20 i keep coming back and adding to this... it was a good idea to toss the heater. its more trouble than its worth.. mine cost me $500 to have my pcm reflashed when it shorted. you probably wont NEED to replace it even it you head back to Montana. instead of having high pressure fuel lines, our fuel runs through the head on each side. so once the truck starts to get warm, that basically acts like a fuel heater. Last edited by kctyphoon; 10-02-2012 at 11:50 PM. |
water in fuel sensor - may also be called fuel restriction sensor if im correct. this is it.
Edit the FUEL RESTRICTION SENSOR is OK what you said: "and replace it with a brass plug. if you change the fuel filter normally, you dont need that sensor, and its not the oring in the sensor that leaks, its the sensor itself. this is also another VERY common area for fuel leaks" I have a doubt if it has an o-ring tho, I think it hasnt ?? Last edited by CELAYORK; 10-04-2012 at 06:30 AM. |
on my 95, the water in fuel sensor is located on the outside, bottom rear of the fuel bowl. the wire connector, faces the fuel pump. and yes there is an oring around it
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Life has taken some unexpected twists and turns this past week, hence no blog entries.
Firstly, my poor jaw decided to ache and hurt and bother me, so I opted to not return to the workshop in Calgary. I'm sure I missed some great stuff, but I'm going to have to settle for what I managed to glean on Day 1. One of the most interesting things that Jason Pollen presented was that you have to do something over and over and over to get it to click in your head. To do this, you need to clear the deck (so to speak) by focussing on one element.
If you just look at one thing, you can let everything else go into soft focus. What you get is a sharp look at the one element and how you can use it. It doesn't matter which element you choose, just limit things somehow.
This might be to pick a size for a piece and then work to that size and that size only over and over again. This will allow you to really experiment and discover what it is you can do and want to do.
His words struck a chord with me because I've been working in a very minimal colour field lately--white on white. What I was discovering was how to play with shape and line to create design. His point is that if you don't limit the playing field in some way, you get overwhelmed and never really learn anything.
It's rather like being lost at sea with no compass. Interesting! From personal experience, I would say that he's right on the money with this idea. In addition to my recent white on white, a few years ago, I made a number of pieces that were all 8" x 10" and I found the same thing.
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Nelson man ordered to pay £200 for littering
Published in News. Last updated on Wednesday March 21st, 2012 at 09:07
A Nelson man has been prosecuted and ordered to pay £200 for dropping litter.
Adrian Pitt, of Maes-yr-Onen, was taken to court by Caerphilly County Borough Council after failing to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice fine.
Pitt was issued the fine by council officials for throwing a plastic drinks container out of the window of his parked car into a nearby hedge at Wern Crescent in Nelson.
The case was heard at Caerphilly Magistrates Court on Tuesday March 13. Pitt failed to attend court so the case was proven in his absence.
Pitt was found guilty of the offence under the Environmental Protection Act. He was fined £100, and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
Rob Hartshorn, head of public protection at Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: "Where non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice occurs, we pursue the matter through court without exception. I hope that prosecutions such as this show the small minority that failing to take their environmental responsibilities seriously could cost them dearly.
"Mr Pitt should be deeply ashamed of the blatant disregard he has shown for the quality of life in his village, and he has now found himself having to pay a total of £200 for something which could so easily have been avoided."
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Caerphilly Council Officer Robert Hartshorn says:-
"Mr Pitt should be deeply ashamed of the blatant disregard he has shown for the quality of life in his village, and he has now found himself having to pay a total of £200 for something which could so easily have been avoided."
In this article, the Caerphilly Observer, names and shames this person who is fined for littering, yet, recently when three local Pub Landlords were issued with fines for illegal behaviour under the licencing Act their names were kept secret by Caerphilly Council, Mr Hartshorn was not so forthcoming on that occasion in informing the public of the identity of these landlords who are willing to act in a criminal way in the interest of profit. I wonder why?????
Perhaps he could let us know why?. Why do the Caerphilly council use double standards in these cases, who is protecting who and why??.


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EMILY BOURKE: From Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to a modern day symbol of conservation, a Galapagos tortoise, which was the last of his kind, had a lot to contribute in his 100 years.
But now scientists are mourning the passing of "Lonesome George" who has died of an unknown cause in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.
An Australian scientist who studied George says he was the last of a unique species, but his legacy will be significant.
Simon Lauder reports.
SIMON LAUDER: Until 1972 it was believed that the Pinta Island giant tortoise was extinct. Then a scientist discovered Lonesome George, who was given that name because of the belief that he was the last of his kind.
Flinders University ecologist, Professor Luciano Beheregaray, met Lonesome George five or six times to study him. He says the tortoise could have lived another century or so.
LUCIANO BEHEREGARAY: George was supposed to be around 100 years old, so that's pretty much middle age.
SIMON LAUDER: Giant Tortoises were hunted to the point of extinction in the late 19th century, and later struggled for habitat when goats were introduced from the mainland. Lonesome George was famous for being the most rare creature on the planet, and he became a symbol of the Galapagos Islands.
But ecologist Luciano Beheregaray says Lonesome George also has a link with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
LUCIANO BEHEREGARAY: Although Darwin probably never really met George, you know, the tortoise, because of the difference that they have in shape of the shell, you know, the shell morphology differs from island to island.
And that provided some important clues that Charles Darwin used to put together his theory of evolution.
SIMON LAUDER: Why was the attempt to get Lonesome George to breed with other tortoises unsuccessful?
LUCIANO BEHEREGARAY: Well that's a very difficult question to answer. Some people have actually proposed in the past that George, by staying for so many years by himself on Pinta actually became a very sad animal and not really interested and perhaps even aggressive towards other giant tortoises.
But we never really know the full story, what we really know for sure is that the station was never able to get George to mate.
SIMON LAUDER: It's been reported that Lonesome George was the last of a subspecies of tortoise, but Professor Beheregaray believes the Pinta Tortoise was a unique species. He says Lonesome George's legacy will be as a powerful reminder of the importance of conservation.
LUCIANO BEHEREGARAY: The human footprint on these creatures has to be realised because what we see here with George is the clear example when humans do things in the wrong way, you ended up with the disappearance, you know, of an entire lineage.
The Galapagos Island authorities are considering preserving Lonesome George's body.
EMILY BOURKE: Simon Lauder with that report.
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