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perfect exept no free parking
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Used as a backdrop for countless films and TV shows, downtown Los Angeles is one of the world's most recognized skylines. This area's landmarks include the LA Convention Center, the Staples Center, and Dodger Stadium. Post-modern architecture takes center stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Nearby, Chinatown and Little Tokyo lie east of City Hall.
žiūrėti visus Los Andželas viešbučius"Fantastic Service"
My stay here was great, the room was just what I needed and was a good location in downtown. Chris at the front desk was very helpful and I had an overall lovely stay.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Clean and convenient. The hotel is a bot dark and the entry to my room was in the stairwell, which I found odd, but it was clean and comfortable. The restaurant attached to the hotel is quite good, and I would definitely stay again.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Very Euro feel. Dimly lit , small lobby,too dark for my taste. Food terrific as was service. Parking awkward, no bell hops to help with bags from the city parking lot next door to hotel, but once there, it was a pleasant stay.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"nice stay"
good place to stay if your going to la live.the walk was not bad at all to and from la live day and night.think we found our hotel when we go to staples center.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great Boutique Hotel; convenient location downtown"
Great location if you have downtown business, particularly at the Convention Center - and if you don't want to spend Luxe or Ritz Carlton rates. Spectacular restaurant / bar; friendly staff. I always try to get a room here when I have business at LACC which is about twice a yearTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Bare minimum"
Stayed overnight after a concert at the Staples center. The location is great, we were able to walk to the venue and near by restaurants, bars and grocery store. The hotel itself was pretty clean; the bedding was neat and tidy, but the furniture was dusty, uncomfortable chair at the desk, the window opens to a black, dusty screen that seemed to be precariously […] placed. The bathroom has a sliding door that doesn't completely shut you in, leaving zero privacy while in there. Whatever noise you make in the restroom is amplified throughout the small room. The sink fixture was made to look modern, but was too big for the space and seemed to be clogged as it filled with water. Lastly, the walls are thin. We heard every foot step above us, next to us and especially in the hallway outside our door. If someone is standing within 10 feet of your door, their conversation could be heard pretty clearly. Imagine a vacuum running in the hallway. It is certainly not one of those well-insulated, quiet rooms that you can escape to. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great Remodel. Parking not Included."
Great hotel for price, great location, parking is public so logistics if you are carrying stuff is a bit tricky as well as in and out, everything else pretty good. You get charged 14 USD a day for internet an bagel breakfast.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Meh! Okay, but over priced for what you get."
The TV is really nice. The bed is okay. The room is small. There were skuff marks and torn wall paper in the room. The view from the window is fowl. It was a hotel roof full of garbage and run down HVAC ducts. The breakfast was pretty meh. The coffee cups were 4 oz at best. They charge you a $14 dollar a day resort fee for having 2 bottles of water […] in the room and for the breakfast. Both were things I could do with out. You have to go to the front desk for ice. I did enjoy the quiteness of the room. The total cost after tax and resort fee was $200 for 1 night. TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT! Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Trying to be an Aloft - but falling quite short."
Greeted at front desk with rather rude staff. Initial room I was given literally had no natural light as a block wall was directly outside of room. They upgraded me to another room but charged me an additional $40/night. In the new room, the mini fridge and air conditioner did not work and it took two days to have them both fixed/swapped out.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
It was a surprise to find out that there is an *additional* $14 charge to cover wifi, and other sundries. After paying big bucks for the room having to pay again is disappointing.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Tres Chic close to USC"
This hotel has style. The lobby and restaurant/bar are sleek and contemporary. The room was inviting. Best of all was the convenient location for getting to USC and around LA. Metro stop 2 blocks away, Dash and bus stop right there. Excellent and exciting restaurants within walking distance.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"good hotel"
For an inexpensive hotel downtown this is good. The rooms are a little dark. I wouldn't recommend it for business if you need to work. The sink is far from the bathroom mirror that had the best light. I couldn't put make up on as accurately. However, the bed was comfortable.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great staff, good location for what we were doing"
Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel is not well lit, either in the lobby or the room. Bathroom has a sliding door which separates it from the room, and there is a half inch gap, so you can hear well between the bathroom and the room. Having said that, the hotel suited our needs, we had a good night's sleep, and bagels and cereal for breakfast.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"O Hotel was alright"
The staff was great, however in the hotel good luck getting any cell phone signal and their wifi speeds were atrocious meaning not much work at all could be accomplished.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
(1.) The cost of the room did not match the Internet price of $199.00/night. The hotel claims it was no longer applicable and I was charged $229.00; (2.) When I checked in, I was told the bottle water was complimentary; (3.) When I checked out, I was told there is a "resort fee" even though I did not use the gym facility, the wi-fi, eat breakfast, etc. […] I would not stay or recommend this establishment nor would I stay here again. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great location but..."
I thought this was a great value hotel in a nice part of downtown - very close to transport links to get around LA without a car. Room was clean and had everything you needed. I was in one of the rooms without a view (an accurate description), which as mine was on the corner of the building was a lot more spacious than I had expected from reading other […] reviews. However as it faced onto the alley what sounded like garbage trucks started up at about 6 each morning. Not a problem for me with my jet lag but others might be more bothered. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
We enjoyed are stay, but the parkimg is next door and the Hotel does not pay a portion your parking.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Ethnic smell"
very nice hotel, however there was a smell that will stick to your cloths and luggage. This smell I believe was intentionally put there for some ethnic reason.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Very close to my daughter college"
My stay was nice everything was in walking distance shopping and restaurantsTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Great Hotel for a Little Stay-cation!"
We went to Asian Night Market at the LA Food & Wine Festival and wanted a downtown hotel for the night so we could enjoy the beverages.The O was reasonable, walking distance, reasonable parking right next door. Our room was comforatable, we loved the Contnental Breakfast and spent Sayurday exploring downtown - something we have not done even though […] we only live 1/2 hour away! Great little boutique hotel. We did not get to eat at the restaurant but it looked great. We will be back for another little stay-cation soon! Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Hotel was a good place to stay very close to my venue. I would stay their again if and when I go back to that part of LA. Room was clean, service was good, the morning breakfast was a little sparse.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"not a great experience"
Loud notice and the hotel is old and smells funny. not recommend for business travel.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"1st night in LA"
Nice clean hotel in downtown LA. great location close to Staples Centre & metro transport links.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"It was ok"
For the price it's not worth it!!! The room was not how it looked online...it was coolTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Breakfast was nice, decor was modern, but i just cant get over the smell of hotel sheets... its just me... in general however hotel was goodTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Hotel in downtown Los Angeles."
Upon our arrival, the room was extremely hot and we had to be moved to another room. Once we moved, I thought everything would be uphill from there but I was wrong. The shower caused the entire bathroom to flood and it seeped through to my suitcase and the front door. Also, the bathroom door is a sliding door which I thought was pretty cool at first.... […] Until it broke off the track and became nearly impossible to move. On top of that the rooms are tiny. It's a modern looking hotel no doubt... But it's definitely a piece of crap. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
I have to say I have always really enjoyed my stay although I feel some of the fee's aren't congruent with what you receive. For the imposed "amenities fee" you really don't get any amenities besides 2 bottles of water in your room (which I feel should be restocked daily whether you drink them or not!) and internet. The coffee/tea in the room were small […] and only for one person (again should be restocked daily), you don't even get any miniature shampoo/conditioner bottles as the shampoo is attached to the shower wall. They save money by not washing your linens or towels daily (for the greenies, which is fine because it is a waste of water) and even to get a "to go" cup for coffee you had to ask as they put them in office behind the front desk (I had to ask daily). The breakfast could have been a bit more well rounded (at least a hard boiled egg or fruit option). The restaurant is fantastic and the bartenders are some of the best in LA. I wish the full menu was available to take to your room however. The items on the in-room "to go" menu were quite limited. The parking structure next to the hotel is convenient. The hotel does not validate, but the parking fee is somewhat reasonable (but again is another fee you must account for during your stay). All in all, I would recommend the hotel and I would stay there again. Just wish they'd drop that ammenities fee or just tack in on the total cost of the hotel because the ammenites are weak. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
I have recently stayed at this hotel with my girlfriend, and I have to say it was quite an amazing place. On top of being near all the excitement of downtown Los Angeles, the accommodations were quite lovely. The service was superb, and the atmosphere was very eafm and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is planning on staying […] near the night life, at a very affordable price. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Hotel smells bad."
Rooms are very small, and the smell in the room was unpleasant. When I walked in, the AC had not been on, so it was very hot in the room. The display on the AC remote did not work so it required guessing on the setting to get the AC to work. When I walked in, there was no one at the front desk. I left go get some food because I did not want to wait […] for staff, and two members were sitting around joking near the front desk. All in all, the hotel was just average, the lack of attention to detail and the smell in the room made my experience unpleasant overall. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Red mood lighting in the elevator.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Extra cost you may want to stay somewhere else"
Stay was OK.Nobody to help you with luggage or parking.They also add a $14.00 service charge which should be included in cost.For paper and water and a bad continental breakfast.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Gail from Australia"
Great location, close to everything, even the 7th street metro, rooms compact the only issue was the shower head, which was not user friendly. Front office desk great customer service and the bar also great.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Best Location, beautiful Hotel, Excellent service"
I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Located at the heart of downtown L.A., it's near the entertainment center, many excellent restaurants (some of the best in the city; go check out Bottega Louie) and the highways. Being a boutique hotel, the design of the lobby is modern and refreshing, with a beautiful and very comfortable restaurant-bar […] area. Rooms are very clean but limited in space. Staff is very helpful and enjoyable to speak too. The concierge service was excellent. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Good hotel. Located at dowtown LA and with good subway transportation. The rooms are comfortable in terms of space, ony but was the bathroom shower not closing properly due to design and wáter coming out to all the bathroom. No parking in the hotel, but a public parking right next door (12$ per day). They do not advise of extra charging fees for Internet […] and Breakfast (14$ per day) that are mandatory - specially not worth for the breakfast delivered Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Great "After Concert" Hotel Room"
Walking distance to Staples Center; granted the room is small but for the price...it was great! It was clean, very large comfortable bed, Google TV and nice continential breakfast in the morning. There is no parking at the hotel but there is a garage literally next door and is only $12 for 24hrs. When we checked in Chris was helpful with directions […] and gave me a free upgrade to a room with a large king bed and city view (the room I had booked had no view and was a queen). If you are going to a concert or game at Staples and want a place to crash for the night but don't want to be wondering about the bed linens or if you can walk on the carpet barefoot, and not spend more than you spent on your concert ticket...this is the place to stay. You won't be disappointed. Plus there is a IHOP down the street for late night dining and a Ralph's market across the street. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"close to metro"
A/C not working properly, floor not clean, and someone else's long hair was on the tiled floors. Hotel staff were great, very friendly and able to offer help/suggestions for queriesTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Cute Boutique"
Great restaurant! Smallish boutique style rooms but clean and comfortable. Great service!Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Excellent Stay"
I'd always rather stay at a boutique hotel rather than the big name chains like the Marriott. I had never heard of the O Hotel, but I took a chance and made out like a bandit! The price was great, and it is a really chic hotel, with great service and close to everything. It is also a block or two away from the subway system. I was there on business […] but also personal travel. The room was furnished in such away that I could spread out and get work done. But it is stylish and cool so it is appropriate for a romantic getaway as well. Star rating is probably appropriate at 3.5 because of the lack of amenities, but they make up for it extremely well. For example there is no gym but you can go to Golds Gym around the corner on a complimentary basis. SO I would rate my experience as a 4 star stay. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Quality of staff = Disappointing"
We stayed at the O Hotel for 7 days mid-July 2013. The purpose of our trip was for a medical procedure and we were looking to have a stressfree environment Pros: Continental breakfast onsite - And if you prefer a larger breakfast, IHop is directly across the street Downtown location Available parking nearby ($12/night) Cons: Police/Ambulance attended […] the bar next door two times during our one-week stay. Housekeeping staff turn off the 'power' to your suite during the day - that includes the A/C and the refrigerator (so don't bother trying to keep food fresh) $14/night resort fee that includes shoddy wifi (that rarely connects) Probably the lasting impression of the hotel was the poor overnight staff. Our airline lost our bags on our flight over and we were told the would be delivered that evening. We asked the front desk staff to deliver to our room. The next morning we asked the desk staff if our bags had arrived, he responded "no". We drove 1 hour in traffic to go back to LAX to find out that our bags had actually been delivered to the hotel the night before. Upon our return we confronted the front desk staff and he laughed "oh sorry guys, my bad" Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Best "bang for your buck" quality hotel in dnto"
Ive stayed here before and i always look to stay here first when im in the area.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Not worth the money"
This hotel is not worth the expensive price tag of a "hip" hotel. The room was tiny and the bathroom was the size of an out house. We went to eat at the restaurant and the water had particles floating in it, when we brought it to the waitresses attention, she rolled her eyes and brought a new bottle which still had U.F.O 's (unidentified floating objects). […] The staff's service was ok, but not to the level I would expect from a pricey hotel. Spend your money else where on a "hip" hotel. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Modern amenities and good staff"
The staff and the hotel were good and helpful with all of my requests. The room was nice and was great for my short stay.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Cramped not cozy."
This room was shockingly small, the photos do not accurately portray just how small the rooms are. There was no dresser, the nightstands didn't have drawers, there was a rod for hanging clothes, but the height was very short so all of our clothes dragged on the ledge beneath. The shower is cramped, and there was no tub to relax in. The bed was extra-firm, […] if you like that. I don't. The lighting in the room was inadequate. And lastly, the view was a brick wall about 3 feet away. The room had obviously been "updated" but there was very little thought put into the comfort and convenience for the traveler. Everyone brings clothes on a trip, but there was pretty much no where to put them, so we lived out of our suitcases for 5 long days. Very disappointing for a "boutique" hotel. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"in downtown LA"
The place was modern style. Done decently given most probable age of building. The room was on the smallish size (was OK with me). The shower was a bit funky, more style than function so the bathroom floor would get wet easily when showering. Otherwise the accommodations were fine. The LA Dash plus other buses have a stop just outside the building (or […] around the corner). Nice! Parking is the supreme luck of the street (for overnight only) or through parking lots (no ins and outs). Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"O Hotel parking inconvenience"
The hotel itself was good. The biggest problem is the parking which the hotel has none to speak of. There is a public parking lot next door that charges $12 a day but you cannot leave and come back without paying again reach time which is hugely inconvenient and was not something the hotel staff informs you of at check in or at any other time..Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Worst experience! Do not stay in this cracker box hotel where the rooms are the size of a closet and the staff cannot be bothered.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great location"
Great location only complaint is the shower..water leaked everywhereTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"The bathroom door did not close!"
The pictures show a she-she downtown hotel but it was average and very tiny. I was there with my adult son and the bathroom door didn't even close properly so no there was no privacy.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great place to stay but be aware of the parking"
We had a great stay but the parking was pretty bad. the garage next door is not affiliated with the Hotel so we did not have in and out privileges. Had to pay $12.00 every time we left. Got a bit expensive.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"mixed review"
The actual room was good and bad. The bed and linens: very comfortable. The room itself was gloomy and smelled, so I didn't want to be in it. The bathroom shower head was odd, and I flooded the bathroom. I was told "that always happens". Please change the shower heads. That might be why the room smelled like mildew. The lobby and breakfast and lunch […] area were superb, and I went to the lobby instead of being in the room.. I also liked the hairdryer. The staff were superb! Very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
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Picasso Portrait Sells for $95.2M
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Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art Evening sale went off beautifully last night to a better result than they had anticipated. The star piece of the auction, a portrait of Picasso's mistress titled Dora Maar au chat, sold for $95.2 million, almost double the guaranteed price of $50 million set by the auction house. It is one of the most expensive paintings ever to be sold at auction, second only to another Picasso, Garcon a la pipe, which sold at a Sotheby's auction in 2004 for $104 million. Another record setting piece was Matisse's Nu couché vu de dos, which was bought for just under $18.5 million, the highest price paid for a Matisse to date. A total of 27 of the 55 offered lots sold for over $1 million. The sales for the auction totaled $207.6 million.


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John Carmack, arguably one of the most influential figures in the development of modern gaming, responded to a user question on Twitter and denounced the likelihood of 60FPS gaming becoming a common thing. "There will still be lots of 30hz games, which I don't think it is a good trade," reads Carmack's response. "If TVs didn't add lag, it would be more clear cut."
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Happy Presidents' Day! Let's celebrate by getting any sofa or love seat at 40% off! What started as a day to honor the father of our country has devolved into just another day off. So today we're asking for artists and bands that started off well, but then went astray. It's a personal question: Who did you like at their start, but then lost interest? Leave your suggestion in the comments below, and please include your first name and town.
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Elton John "Levon"
Counting Crows "Round Here"
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Why Is Boeing Stock so Resilient?
Morningstar Analyst Neal Dihora discusses Boeing's future and whether criticism of the company's CEO is justified.
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All right well despite -- string of dreamliner incidents over the past few months the stock price miles remained steady so why doesn't the market seemed to catch.
-- -- Morningstar analyst suddenly -- -- He joins me now by the phone and mail despite -- the television have to say that the Boeing's stock has been pretty resilient has met.
It has yeah -- and -- that's the order book it is those distraught having these guys that Clinton.
What about an aircraft in backlog and -- -- -- on airline -- perspective that.
-- they can't -- every other candidate and then what are they gonna body as everyone in.
Sold out their positions looked at but at Boeing.
Yes interest staying but those customers of Boeing and you have to be getting pretty impatient by now Boeing says according to data -- report -- that they hope to have.
These -- planes back in service by mid to -- -- a little ambitious.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Based and -- already buying 787 there at least one.
What what was -- together and issued I don't know -- -- all.
Oh well he realized the sort of parties -- not getting.
During -- woman passenger actually -- or so yeah.
He didn't let it in April may -- in very reasonable and and then Boeing did delivered eleven -- and then there's amber are -- Kennedy goal of XP or you know greater than it -- immediately -- certain July -- -- -- You know -- Boeing's CEO Jim McNerney is getting some -- Criticism -- perhaps not doing enough to inform investors in the public along the way -- this.
-- is unfolded you think that such criticism is justified.
You know I think that a lot of issues that go into new aircraft and I think it.
If this deals were required to ballot everything.
I think -- began Gateway.
People and meeting what it -- I think I would start.
I get but -- sort of I can appreciate.
You know -- what they're doing and I know that.
Eleven you know big the other issues that we did hear about only one of them actually made a big difference right back at sort of appreciate their.
You know ability to take what they think an important and we look -- -- -- so I think.
Actors -- incident like that I think investors left and the public always sort of cautioned what legitimate -- should have been older but look the other.
This year that didn't become you know large event that is -- you know those meters.
What about a reputation no damage to Boeing -- -- will be done and forgotten -- safe.
If they have a finally kill to the battery problem but certified to be safe again.
What about long term damage -- reputation.
You know I think especially that -- should probably -- -- but I think that negotiations that the unions.
Potentially could be read me the yeah Owen if you look at it very good audience and engineering of the -- -- -- brain.
Great things but like -- can -- it that -- they're.
Today it can't get along -- they're engineering and other work or they would have let tell us about the of these.
Intel relationship and that really could have more of actor because of the art animation that that might be.
And -- Colbert are betting that.
It -- a little bit more in -- -- the candidate and and other aircraft have been buying you know below 5060 years I think we -- -- Asia little problem that we had rendered down around the world -- But I think that advocated a little bit more of it impaired because they -- you guys have been working without a contract in the but -- border and we we're really know -- -- Volcker now an and we were before.
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Since social networking has gotten OUT OF FREAKING CONTROL, a certain nostalgia has dwelled deep within me to reconnect to my roots of BBSing.
Some sites like BBS Corner claim that BBSes are even stronger now than they were in the past, in due, part to the internet and not having to dial long distance, and because most of us are broadband and can get speedier connections to telnet boards or it's much more feasible to operate multinode setups on newer hardware.
What I will discuss, is a very simplistic way to get your BBS online (in a headless fashion) without an over-engineered solution such as VmodemD or using predefined DosBox instances. If you have a router, you'll have to learn how to port forward on your own. This is outside the scope of this blog. Although there is nothing WRONG with using VmodemD or the online example of how to get a multinode Renegade BBS setup over telnet in linux I find them to be over-engineered solutions. I have tested this with Renegade BBS and Oblivion/2 BBS, but I suspect it will work with just about any DOS (non win32 dos) BBS software.
There's one caveat: perhaps it's just SyncTerm's implementation of Z-modem or Y-modem-g (SEXYZ), but I still haven't gotten a reliable file transfer to work right, yet. But who really cares? Zmodem is basically a way of transferring files without TCP/IP's error-correction state, which tends to mimic TCP/IP (which you don't need since you're using TCP/IP, right? This will just slow things down) and Y-modem-g, well, I still haven't really find a free solution for that. Bah, I digress, here's how it goes (online door games will work this method, too, such as LORD, and Pimpwars, etc…) nothing:
I'll assume you're using Ubuntu linux, but it doesn't really matter. Grab yourself a copy of dosemu 1.4.0 and install it (install the latest "freedos", as well). Make sure you can run dosemu before you proceed any further. Also, I will not be covering howto do that, since you could just RTFM for dosemu.
I have been informed that directly copying and pasting this stuff may not work, mainly in the way double quotes are translated during the copy and paste process, or how wordpress decides to render them.
1) I find it easy to have two copies of dosemu's config: 1 for local use (installing things, configuring, maintenance, etc), and a mirror of this same one, with 1 minor detail changed – scroll down all the way to Serial Port Settings and change this line:
$_com1 = "virtual"
dosemu -n -f /etc/dosemu/dosemu.conf-vanilla (or something similar)
VERY IMPORTANT – Make sure the last line of your autoexec.bat is: unix -e
rem config.sys for DOSEMU + FreeDOS
rem note that the initial "D:" is set to "Z:" at the end
shellhigh=c:\command.com /e:1024 /p
@echo off
break off
bnu.com /L0:57600,8N1 /F
obv.exe -b 57600 -A -N %1
# default: off
# description: An xinetd internal service which echo's characters back to
# clients.
# This is the tcp version.
service telnet
disable= no
port= 23
socket_type= stream
protocol= tcp
user= some valid user to run as
wait= no
server= /usr/sbin/in.telnetd
server_args= -n -h -L /usr/sbin/bbs
export HOME=/home/some valid user to run as/
unset DISPLAY
current_sessions=`ps aux | grep in.telnetd | grep bbs | grep -v grep | wc -l`
if [ $current_sessions -ge $total ]; then
echo "Too many connections, please try again later."
sleep 2
echo "Goodbye."
sleep 1
for i in `seq 1 $total` ; do
if [ -e "/tmp/bbsnode$i" ] ;
let NODE=$i
touch /tmp/bbsnode$i
echo "Loading MYBBS [node $NODE/$total]..."
sleep 2
/usr/local/bin/dosemu.bin -n -f /etc/dosemu/dosemu.conf-BBS -E "C:\BBS.bat $NODE"
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Chef Sam Hayward of Fore Street Restaurant in Portland, Maine, was a James Beard award winner for outstanding chef in 2004. To draw in diners in a tough economy, Hayward makes fish cakes and beans that are about half the cost of fancier items on his menu.
Instead of Cod he uses haddock, poached, then folded into a russet potato and egg emulsion. Locally grown beans (The Beanery - Exeter, Maine - are available at Jordan's Farm, Cape Elizabeth) are simmered in caramelized onions.
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Hi, I'm a film student in the DC area. It recently dawned on me (as I'm a transfer and this is my first semester in this area) that I'm one of the few film students that is obsessed with film.
If anyone in the DC area owns a RED One, I'd be willing to work out some form of payment / donation to get some more experience with the camera. I don't expect to use the camera outside of your presence, but if you do own a RED and have a free day most weeks, I'd love to drive to where ever and learn something new. I don't want to rent the camera yet, otherwise I'd look at rental options. I just wanted to check to see if there was a professional in the area who would want a competent and eager apprentice for a day or more.


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11 July 2012 , 3:20 PM by Terri Begley
We've all been zapped when someone rubs their shoes on carpet and sticks their finger no our shirt...imagine cutting out the middle man .
having the electricity charge already in your shirt?
It's actually looking possible!
Researchers have developed a way to store electrical power in a T-shirt.
Dr David Tuffley is from the Griffith University School of Information Technology.
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Is There Such a Thing as a Healthier Cigarette?
BY: Winnie Yu
On a recent visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I was disheartened and surprised to learn that nearly 1 in 5 American adults still smoke cigarettes. How could this be? After all, everyone knows cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., as well as a major culprit behind deadly diseases like cancer and heart disease.
But then I learned how tobacco companies lure smokers into believing that certain types of cigarettes are somehow healthier than others. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, simply attaching a color descriptor to a brand (e.g., "gold," "silver" or "purple") or describing a cigarette as "slim" or "long" is enough to convince some smokers that the brand is less harmful. (These descriptors have replaced terms like "light," "low-tar" and "mild," which were banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2010.)
When I spoke with David Hammond, one of the study's authors, he explained that the tobacco industry uses colors and descriptors to entice consumers much the same way the food industry does. "The difference is that some foods genuinely do contain lower calories or meaningful differences in nutrients, whereas all cigarettes are equally harmful," said Hammond.
And let's face it, he added; most smokers know that smoking is unhealthy, which can make for some cognitive dissonance: You're doing something that you know is bad for you, but the creative packaging gives you reassurance that you're choosing a less harmful brand. "This is what has been referred to as the 'fraud' of light and low-tar cigarettes," said Hammond. "People think they are making a healthier decision when in fact they are not. Our research demonstrates how easy it is to manipulate these beliefs through pack design."
Recognizing the fraudulent marketing -- and giving up all cigarettes -- is especially important if you suffer from heartburn, since heartburn puts you at greater risk for developing Barrett's esophagus, and a new study in the journal Gastroenterology found that smokers with Barrett's esophagus are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer compared to those who never smoked.
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Prof Wagner hasn't mentioned a couple of other possibilities that may account for lack of friendships. One is that the child may be on the Asperger / high functioning autistic spectrum, and have genuine difficulty with social relationships. Another possibility is that the child may be significantly gifted, and has been unable to find like-minded peers amongst his or her classmates.
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During August, learn more about astronomy in these after-dark classes.
Join the Planetarium's Astronomer and discover some of the wonders of the universe. Each evening will also include a different aspect of Backyard Astronomy, your guide to the night sky, the opportunity to stargaze through telescopes (weather permitting) and a glass of wine with cheese.
Evenings start promptly at 7:30pm. Bookings required.
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Tax Changes in Response to Recession
Federal Income Tax returns have to be filed by the 15th of next month. There are a number of changes in response to the recession.
As has been the case in most recent years there are changes about which you need to be aware.
Muench: There are a lot changes this past year. With the American Recovery Investment Act.
Vonda Muench is a Master Tax Adviser with H& R Block.
Muench: One of the major things that is causing people difficulty is the making work pay credit that they instituted. If you recall back in about July they changed the withholding and started taking out less taxes during this year. And what that was credit in advance beginning now and single people get up to $400 or 6.2% of your income up to $400, and married people get up to $800, but unfortunately people where you have two people working in the family they find that they are underwithheld, so a lot of the refunds have been a little bit lower this year.
There is some help also for people who have lost their jobs.
Muench: One of the clauses is they did make this year is the unemployment compensation. The first $2400 is not subject to income taxes this year. So that was a big help to a lot of people. Virginia does not tax any unemployment anyway, so really it's definitely just the federal credit there that is helping out. Other than that, there have been some changes where if your salary has gone done they changed the earned income tax credit this year. It's much more lucrative than it was in the past. There's families of three or more children can now receive an additional credit for the third child.
In all, Muench said, there are more than 300 changes to consider this year, many of which take into account the record number of layoffs.
Muench: We have a lot of little changes, particularly hitting this area like the Qimonda people. They were offered COBRA and there is a new healthcare tax credit they can get and we thought the government is going to pay back 65% of their premiums from the beginning of the year and they changed it to 80% but that's one that's not very well known and it could be a big help for those people who are offered COBRA. Another thing we had was the judicial child tax credit that has become refundable as well, a little more there, and they changed the amount of income that you could make.
Block has been doing taxes since 1955, in fact they prepare one in seven returns that are filed in this country.
Muench: With this economy a lot of people, I think, have been trying the online features, which is great if you have the confidence to do that. And then I've had many people come into the office saying they tried to do the online programs and they just weren't sure how to answer questions and didn't want to answer it correctly, so we're finding they come in trying to get the maximum refund that they can possibly get. It gets kind of confusing when there are so many things to worry about and then the date changes. Home buyer credit, for example: it used to be that you got $7500 if you bought a house during 2008, but they have to pay it back $500 a year starting next year. Starting January 1st, it went to $8,000 first time homebuyers credit and it's for anyone who bought a house January 1st through, if you buy one through a contract through this April 30th they can qualify for that as long as they close by June 30th of the year. All the little dates so they can get confusing to people.
It is important to remember, Muench added, that if your taxes are prepared by someone else, no matter who that is, you remain responsible for what you file. Most tax preparers can be found online and the IRS also offers a lot of help on its website.
John Ogle, WCVE News


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In his 43rd year as a professor and 22nd year at Texas Wesleyan, Dr. Smith clearly enjoys teaching.
"I'm at an age to retire, but I'm not just hanging around, this is what I really want to do. I look forward to going to the classroom. I look forward to advising and getting to know the students." Dr. Smith was the best man in four of his student's weddings, not counting the wedding of one of his daughters, who were both students of his.
"At Texas Wesleyan, I like the interaction with students, the closeness with faculty, the small classes here. A lot of the things that the faculty like are the same things students like. The faculty really has a passion for teaching or they wouldn't be here. This is a very teaching-oriented school."
"I've taught at big schools with 300 or so students in a class and students wander in and out, and there's very little discussion, and no projects or homework. It might sound good, but it's not. The more students do (writing and creative thinking), the better off they are."
Dr. Smith has taught one of his courses — Principles of Advertising — every semester for all 43 years. Even with this constant, he is glad for change in his field. "Business marketing and advertising are always changing. It's not like we're studying Shakespeare. He's not writing anything new. There's Facebook, Twitter, watching television and listening to radio on mobile devices, TV ads at the gas station pump, and people spending a lot of time online. Supplementing the textbooks keeps us on our toes."
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Vermont's small music stores prepare for post-CD sales
For music lovers of a certain age, the infatuation goes well beyond the sounds themselves. Fans of all stripes have long fetishized the media by which tunes are transmitted, from old-time 45s to shiny compact discs. But with broadband downloads and portable MP3 players replacing the old means of distribution, the era of the collector may soon be over.
As a youth, I remember the thrill of buying a new cassette tape, and the peculiar yet pleasant smell of the packaging — an olfactory combo of molded plastic and grape bubble gum. As a teenager, I enjoyed perusing my parents' (and girlfriends' parents') vinyl LPs, marveling at the gatefold art. I particularly loved Roger Dean's fantasyscapes on Yes albums and Hipgnosis' unforgettable Pink Floyd designs. The music was pretty awesome, too.
When tapes died out, I eagerly embraced the compact disc. This new format promised not only more space for tunes, but also to be virtually indestructible. The former was definitely true, the latter not so much. Although CD packaging lacked the dynamism of vinyl (or that awesome cassette smell), I still made regular pilgrimages to my local record shop to confer with the hip and knowledgeable employees. For a young music obsessive, there was no better education.
But school, as Alice Cooper once declared, is out for summer. With the death of the CD seemingly on the horizon, retailers — from big-box chains to neighborhood shops — are struggling.
Almost everyone agrees that the CD is destined to become extinct. What's surprising is how quickly it's happening. Like glaciers and decency in politics, the compact disc will soon be a thing of the past. Some industry analysts are predicting the 2007 holiday season will be the format's last hurrah.
So what does this mean for Vermont's independent music retailers? Many of these stores, including Barre's Exile on Main Street, Montpelier's Buch Spieler Music and Burlington's Pure Pop Records, have been around for more than a quarter-century. Most are still hanging in there, but there have been casualties: Plattsburgh's 23-year-old Peacock Music closed its doors last December. The Flying Disc, a St. Albans-based shop, recently shuttered its Enosburg satellite store, and no longer sells new CDs. Instead, it offers used discs and, according to proprietor Ben Maddox, "coffee smoothies, musical-instrument accessories, video games, DVDs and wi-fi."
Despite the ubiquity of the iPod and the phenomenal popularity of "American Idol," the record industry is clearly ailing. Sales of all music products, from disc to download, declined a shocking 20 percent this year. Mega-chain retailers such as Tower Records have shut down operations completely. Can the independent stores be far behind? It seemed like a good time to get their read on the state of the industry.
It's no secret that CD burning and downloading has taken a huge toll on sales, but many owners and managers blame the major labels themselves for the slump. "They go for the easy buck," says Pure Pop manager Michael Crandall. "I've read that the majority of CDs sold in this country are from non-music stores, like Best Buy or Wal-Mart." Those big-box stores can easily undercut their indie competitors on price.
And there's more on that subject: When the industry wants to break a hot new act, they lower tags to as little as five to nine bucks. Once the artist hits it big, prices can rocket to $17 or $18. This tends to alienate customers, and even drive them to illegal downloading. "If the labels would lower the price of CDs, I think people would be more willing buy them," Crandall says. "Because a lot of them still want to own the physical product."
Pure Pop has taken pains to diversify, carrying such non-musical items as books, magazines, T-shirts and candy. The store is lucky to be a member of the Coalition of Independent Music Sellers, or CIMS — a national organization that provides its members with listening stations and exclusive CDs such as Pearl Jam's recent Live at Easy Street, which was recorded at a CIMS outlet in Seattle. Until recently, the coalition had been working to bridge the widening digital divide.
"We [CIMS] were in negotiations with a lot of the big labels to have stores be able to sell MP3s to their customers through their own websites," Crandall offers. "But that's kind of stalled right now. It wouldn't obviously be that big of a deal for us, but for some of the larger indie stores it seemed exciting."
One unexpected area of growth is a blast from the past. "We have younger customers that are really into vinyl," Crandall reports. "And a lot of the bigger indie labels are reissuing their back catalogue on LP. I know someone who is selling off all of his CDs because he can keep it all digitally in his computer or whatever. But when he wants something to collect, he buys the vinyl."
Kevin Brown, a manager at Buch Spieler, echoes many of Crandall's sentiments about the dire state of the biz. But he also sees an upside. "There's been so much news about CDs dying," he says. "Yet there seems to be something of an anti-anti-CD backlash. I don't know if it's enough to save a dying industry, but there are people who are waving the flag and saying, 'I still want to buy CDs.'" He's more circumspect about the long-term future of music retail, however. "I think we're inventing it every day," Brown says. "Whatever happens, it'll be a boutique thing."
Brown claims that Buch Spieler's roots in the Montpelier community and strong support of area artists helps the store's bottom line. "The whole local Vermont music thing has really been happening for us," he explains. "It's keeping us afloat, and it feels good. It's nice to help support something that really matters."
Brown also blames the major labels for the dwindling interest in commercial CDs. "It's deeper than downloading," he says. "It has to do with the record companies not having a clue as to what they're doing. The opportunity to create a value-added product was just not taken. When you think about all the great album covers, they were works of art. But when was the last time someone saw a CD cover and said, 'Wow, that's beautiful'?"
Exile on Main Street owner Sandy Thurston is likewise miffed at the industry suits. "My own opinion is that the music business did this to itself," she states. "They jack the prices up so high it's ridiculous. Somebody's making money off it, but it's not us. And they don't invest in their artists long-term. They see somebody they think is gonna be hot, but it's only for one song."
Like other retailers, Thurston sees an upswing in the old-fashioned LP. "I've got a lot of vinyl buyers," she says. "It's really interesting — they're ranging from high school age right up through [adults]. The most excitable vinyl buyer right now seems to be male and in his early twenties."
Thurston knows why her shop stays afloat in today's turbulent retail waters. "People talk here. It's a conversation. They browse, they visit, they compare the old records. It's very much a social atmosphere, so the customers are more loyal. They see the value of small, independent downtown stores."
Ben Maddox of Flying Disc believes customer relations are key. "I think we provide a valuable service to many who have no [access to technology] or prefer to listen to CDs," he says. "We happily special-order both rare and common discs. We also offer patient research and service to people whom Best Buy would simply hang up on, or a mall store wouldn't have time for."
All the local shops have seen a "graying" of their customer base. This is most likely due to the on-demand lifestyle of today's youth. Maddox still gets some kid customers, those "whose parents don't have computers, credit cards and broadband access." For the time being, anyway.
Gary Peacock, former owner of Peacock Music, gets philosophical when asked why CD sales are suffering. "One of the biggest problems is what I like to call the 'devaluation' of music," he relates. "People from my era remember things like their first kiss when they hear a certain song. I don't think that's the case with the digital generation. And then you have music being used in commercials, like The Beatles' "Revolution" in a Nike ad. It changes people's relationship to the song."
Peacock is not as comfortable speculating on where music retail is heading. "I'm so bad at predicting the future," he confesses. "Here's an example: When CDs first came out, the local press came to talk to me about it. I said something like, 'Vinyl is here to stay!' And, of course, in two years it was all gone."
Peacock sees the aging of CD buyers as a particularly bad sign. "No business can survive if it isn't attracting another generation of customers," he notes. "In our last few years, we weren't seeing younger kids anymore."
There were several reasons Peacock decided to quit the music-selling game. Personally, he wanted time to do some traveling with his wife. But, despite what he says about predicting the future, he could also read the writing on the wall. "I didn't want to get to the point where I couldn't pay my employees," he says. "We could've stayed around for a couple more years, but I didn't think we'd be in any better position. It's like being in a band and doing an encore. You don't want to kill it by staying on stage for too long. Always leave 'em wanting more."
Whether anyone will still want CDs remains to be seen.


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Cold and flu season, yep… it's here again: along with coughing, sniffles, sneezing, infected sinuses, chills and headaches. We all know about flu shots, and there are people who swear by them and others who swear at them, but maybe this will help. Following are 10 ways (besides cough and cold medicine) to boost your immune system during cold and flu season (with or without flu shots)!
Do you know why these symptoms occur? It is actually the way your immune system fights off whatever virus you managed to pick up. Look at this:
• Fever – Higher temperatures will increase the performance of your immune system and it slows down germ production.
• Swollen Sinuses – This is caused by that army of immune cells rushing to battle those nasty germs.
• Drippy Nose – This flushes germs out of your body along wit the excess mucus being produced.
You need to build up your immune system to lesson and possibly avoi the severity of the flu or a cold. Try some of these suggestions:
1. Eat a healthier diet. Eat minimal saturated fats and a lot of wholegrains and fresh fruits and veggies. Consume alcohol in moderation.
2. Get enough sleep. Sleep deprvation is a common problem area for Americans!
3. Work at maintaining your weight, through diet and exercise.
4. Get control of your stress level and your blood pressure. Diet and exercise will help here, too.
5. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. This is one of the best ways to avert germ contamination. Do this especially when handling foods, both before and after.
Health food stores and reputable websites online offer many homeopathic immune system boosters. Some natural things you might try would be:
6. Natural herbal teas will help clear that stuffy nose, ease your stress, and help you sleep while natural expectorants, cough drops that contain lemon, honey and/or green tea will soothe your cough.
7. Vitamins and supplements that do not contain chemicals, colors and preservatives, can boost your immune system and lessen symptoms when you have a cold. Zinc, vitamin C and multiple vitamins are helpful…but not when you take too many.
8. Quit smoking. Avoid those who smoke when you have a flu or cold, even if you don't smoke.
9. Have regular checkups, especially if you are elderly or if you have chronic conditions that would be exacerbated by a cold or the flu.
10. Having a regular routine also helps to boost your immune system during cold and flu season, believe it or not! Going to bed and getting up at the same time every night and morning helps to regulate your body. Also, eating at normal times, and drinking plenty of water every day, will help to keep the stress level down and the germs at bay!
These are all great ways to stay feeling healthy, avoid doctor fees and staying away from antibiotics. Finding homeopathic cold remedies will also help you in these areas.


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Ok, I need a new video card as mine has about had it, it's not playing smoothly enough. I really don't WANT to spend over $150, but for the right deal, I would. I can probably get $50 for my 9600GSO, so I have a total budget of $200. I can deal on forums, but only from the right person and for the right price. I game at 1680x1050 and AA/AF mean nothing to me. What I have so far: Evga GTX 260 - $208 Shipped Sapphire 4850 - $145 shipped XFX 9800GT $130 shipped Sapphire HD4870 $168 shipped. HD3870X2 8800GTS 512MB I should also mention that the primary games that I play are: COD4 Crysis Lost Planet Supreme Commander The Witcher Bioshock.
Considering that 260 is the 192SP Version, i would probably go with the 4870, but i'd step it up to the 1gb version.. which is still cheaper than the 260. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161269 Just my .02
I have the 4850 on the same res u have and they are gret and for the price its a good deal...maybe the 1gb version tho..
4870 FTW on that.. GTX260 192sp is the suck... 216 would be much better but the cost goes way up.. 4850 is a great card, but you may find yourself wanting the little extra the 4870 has to offer when playing some games.
I should also mention that the primary games that I play are: COD4 Crysis Lost Planet Supreme Commander The Witcher Bioshock. All of which are chugging on the the GSO.
You can't go wrong with either a 4850 or 4870, at the res you game, you will love either of these babies.
Take the jump and get the 4870 if you play crysis, it will hold a bit better, my 4850 can pretty much play all the way through 1920x1080, but a lot don't clock like mine either..
That's an extremely wide range of cards... What type of gamer are you exactly? What games are giving your current card trouble? I don't want to vote for something that has an extra umph, but is something that you don't need.
As others have said, a HD4870 512MB would be perfect for you at your resolution. You could even use some AA/AF in the games you play, while still maintaining sufficient frame rates. There are currently quite a few available on Newegg for ~$150 after rebate. At that price you really can't do much better...
1 - dont have money for a decent psu 2 - here a 4870 512mb costs U$S 396.5 as the cheapest and with that i live a month and then some 3- dont fit in my case


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Opponents of Maine's new health care reform law erroneously describe the law as "a gift to the insurance companies."
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Did you use Healthcare.gov? More reason to confirm with your insurer.
Now that the front-end of HealthCare.gov appears to be working properly, the media's focus is quickly shifting to the back-end systems that are supposed to provide insurance companies with accurate information about consumers enrolling in their plans.
U.S. Republicans broaden attacks on Obamacare
With the Obamacare website performing better, congressional Republicans on Wednesday returned to their broader attack on President Barack Obama's healthcare law, warning that it would harm the quality of medical care and drive up costs.
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They've been dubbed the "young invincibles," people in their 20s and 30s who must sign up for medical insurance in droves to ensure the success of the new health care law.
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South Carolina's Medicaid director says his agency is on track to spend about $250 million less this fiscal year than allotted in the state budget.
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Two California cities have voted to ban electronic cigarettes in public places, and Los Angeles on Wednesday moved to prohibit their sale to minors.
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Harvard poll: 57% of Millennials disapprove of Obamacare
President Obama is bleeding support among Millennials just as he begins a renewed push to boost enrollment under his health care law, according to a new Harvard Institute of Politics poll.
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With the rapid evolution of the field of laser dermatology, it's important for practitioners to understand "standard of practice" to avoid malpractice suits, according to Dr. David Goldberg, an attorney and director of laser research at M ... Medicaid applications were up more than 15% in October in states that are expanding their Medicaid programs ... (more)
Parnell wants reduced spending in next budget
In an interview with The Associated Press, Parnell said he would like to see state spending well below current levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Seeking to regroup from his health care law's disastrous rollout, President Barack Obama on Tuesday insisted that the sweeping overhaul is working and warned Republican critics that he would fight any efforts to strip away its protections.


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1. The Fayetteville Regional Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner is tonight from 6 to 10 at the Embassy Suites. The winners of the Athena Award, Realtor Cup and Business of the Year will be honored during the dinner. Retired Army Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley will be the guest speaker.
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Admission is $5 for members and $7 for guests, but admission is free for those who become annual members at the event. Membership is $25 a year, and a portion of the proceeds supports local charities.
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