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We are in The Coffee House in Lincoln Nebraska in our kit. It's 6:30am and still dark outside. It's also just begun to rain, harder. We rest over mediocre coffee and bagels, which we cherish because mediocre or not, this is that last quiet predawn moment before the storm. Quietly and cheerily we talk with our co-hosts Kevin Wilkins and Matt Wills, Skip (our Michigan host), and with Nate, co-owner of Monkey Wrench Cycles, and Rapha Continental riders, Aaron, Tony and Piers, generally avoiding any mention of the 14 hour, 155 mile unpaved ride to Ponca we've scheduled to commence in less than ten minutes.
Gravel roads are a Continental predilection but not a requirement. We stress this because for over a month now our hosts (our friends) have adroitly thrown a seemingly endless myriad of seriously unpaved roads before us. Stand-outs include Mississippi Delta's 12-mile gravel-topped levee, exposed and on display before the otherwise unchallenged and unbroken Gulf headwinds, and later that day the 23-mile river bed-like back road which wends snakily, bumpily, brokenly and rockily through a swampy forest on the northern edge of Helena, Arkansas. And of course there was North Carolina's seven mile unpaved ascent of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Craggy Gardens, which found four of the best climbers we know nearly prostrated on the first patch of pavement at the top, proclaiming, between ragged breaths, it to be the most difficult climb yet. Maybe ever. And Rouge Roubaix, and Jay Maglia's Lost River Barn loop and countless other rides and sections of rides. For the most part we have enjoyed every minute and mile of it. We've relished the hard packed dirt that goes as fast if not faster than pavement and done our best to handle with style and speed the all loose, deep and rocky sections. But with our tour nearly over and after a month of eating twice, three maybe four times as much gravel as normal, the prospect of this morning's century-and-a-half of unimproved surfaces just seems cruel.
Nebraska is not flat. If you never leave Interstate 80, it's flat, but between Lincoln and Ponca the state rolls, and rolls. Like waves in the middle of an ocean which from a short distance or height appears dead flat (sea level), Nebraska's hills represent thousands of square miles of peaks, troughs and faces. On top of one of these rollers, not 15-miles into the day on an unimaginably straight hilltop road with a view of dozens of hills behind us and hundreds ahead, covered with mud and sweat and spokes deep in dirt and soft mud, with the van sliding and fishtailing nearly off the road, our continued progress would appear questionable. Morale is questionable.
But over time and after a breakfast 50-miles in, in the town of North Bend, with the sun out and everything drying and cracking through the muck, things begin to look really very good. We still encounter challenges like the distance itself and a robust and at times ceaseless headwind. And we still hit sections of momentum sucking sand and newly graded gravel. But this ride has slowly and surely gone from death march – for the time being at least – to an epic pilgrimage.
Kevin and Matt (Nate had to turn around and head to work) are gracious and inspirational hosts. They are funny and knowledgeable and exude the kind of spirit, resilience, and subtle pleasantness that the Midwest is famous for. Using every second of daylight they lead us zigging and zagging ever north through a part of the world where the distance between 15th Street and 16th Street is literally 23 miles. By late afternoon the wind sits to a lonely rustle, the overhead sun sinks to a cinematic muted evening glow and the hills keep coming though now steeper and with twists and tight turns. When it finally gets dark, like pitch black and absolute, with five miles to go before Ponca, the van drives behind the group and lights our way because nobody is not going to finish one of the best and longest rides of the tour.
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100 Years of the Pyrenees
2010 marks the centenary of the Pyrenees mountains' inclusion in the Tour de France. It was on the 19th July 1910 that the first Tour stage scaled legendary climbs such as the Col d'Aubisque, Peyresourde and the Tourmalet. 'Giants of the road' - riders like Francois Faber and Octave Lapize - conquered monstrous ascents that had never been attempted before by cycle racers, usually on roads that were little more than donkey tracks.
Only a handful of photographs and newspapers, including Henri Desgrange's L'Auto, could recount the tales of unbelievable human endeavour to a fascinated public. Today, we enjoy the sights of riders like Schleck and Contador dancing their way up these mountain passes covered with spectators via live television feeds and helicopter views.
Of course the sport has changed considerably in 100 years but, in essence, it's still the mountains that provide the most excitement and prove who is most worthy to wear the yellow jersey.
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Principal chief candidate Patrick Lambert is calling foul after refusing to divulge his pay information to the tribe's internal auditors. Lambert said they were trying to expose his personal information as a political smear.
The tribe's internal audit office told Lambert it needed to know his salary at the Tribal Gaming Commission to prepare taxes for the Cherokee Youth Center/Boys & Girls Club. Lambert is a board member. The IRS, it claimed, needed the income paid to any board member of the Boys & Girls club by a related entity.
Both the Boys & Girls Club and gaming commission are tribal operations, so that means related, said the auditor.
Lambert, however, said "no." Of all the people who sit on that board, why, he asked, was he being singled out?
"Nobody else was contacted to my knowledge," said Lambert. "I refused to give my W2s. There's often times people on these volunteer charity boards refuse to give these things, and the IRS accepts that fact if the organization has used reasonable effort."
Auditor Sharon Blankenship, however, wasn't taking "no" for an answer. She came to the office of the Tribal Gaming Commission, looking for the documents herself.
She was rebuffed there, as well, and asked to leave after Lambert's staff put in a call to the Cherokee Police Department. Cherokee Code says that no one but a gaming commissioner can access gaming commission files.
Lambert charges that the effort to uncover his salary is politically motivated, an attempt by the current administration to use it as a smear campaign against him. Blankenship contends that she's just trying to follow the rules set by the IRS.
The issue came up in a special session of tribal council last Wednesday, where Council Member Teresa McCoy asked why the audit office was going after the papers now.
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14/10/2012 21:02:46
Bought on-line for a trip to Iceland and v satisfied so far. Have been on a couple of trial walks and they are comfortable and light whilst feeling strong. I always doubt the ability to 'take sweat away' claim & I can't say that these are any different, but for the price I feel that I am going to get a lot of use out of these shoes. I buy most products on line but it is always a gamble when it comes to footwear particularly as I am 'between sizes' and brands vary on the small or large side of the shoe size. These walking shoes were as good a fit as I could have asked for. The right shoe is slightly bigger, but maybe my right foot is slightly smaller. I can only recommend.
15/02/2012 18:38:36
Having failed to find a descent waterproof approach shoe made by the major manufacturers that suited my needs I found these, by chance, in Mountain Warehouse. They are waterproof, good stiffness in the sole and a GOOD heal and sole design that looks like it will last longer than five minutes. I put these on straight from the box and walked 8 miles mixed terain with no problems. A minor point I feel is that the tongue could have been a little longer. Great value at 1/3 of the cost of other shoes. In hind sight I wish I'd bought 2 pairs and saved one pair for when these eventually wear out.
16/09/2013 14:11:00
Purchased these for day to day use on our campsite as have found that wearing work boots or even walking boots day in day out starts to make my feet sore after a few weeks. Wanted something trainer like which was also waterproof whilst really comfortable to wear. The Lockton Walking shoes have really hit the spot. I find them very comfortable to wear for extended periods and on mornings with very heavy due or during the recent heavy downpours they have kept my feet totally dry. Will probably purchase another pair to keep as a future replacement for when the first pair give up.
17/10/2013 21:17:25
This is the second pair of these I've bought - this pair are to replace my old pair which have, unfortunately, worn out - but only after more fair wear and tear you would expect from a pair of shoes in this price range! They are really comfortable even before 'breaking in' and keep your feet dry even if you occasionally walk through shallow puddles. I have to say I'm really pleased that they are still available to buy!
28/10/2013 09:49:53
We found that these shoes were not waterproof as claimed even when walking through short wet grass. The explanation was that the water was wicking down the lining which, while plausible, is not an issue we have had with other shoes. This was a pity as the shoes were a good fit - especially as they are available in half sizes. A great shoe provided you don't rely on the waterproof qualities.
17/07/2012 21:49:13
I bought this pair for my son, as I have already have a pair, which I use on a daily basis for dog walking in the countryside. They are very comfortable, kept my feet warm and mostly dry, despite wading through a lot of wet and muddy ground. They are starting to show signs of damage on the join from the toe to the material, but I have not reproofed them in some time (so probably my fault)
09/05/2012 16:08:00
Having looked around for some economically priced walking shoes, I found these at Mountain Warehouse. I have now used them and found them to be good quality and excellent value. They were comfortable and the waterproof claim was well tested and found to be true. I would recomend these walking shoes to anybody who does ocasional walking.
17/07/2013 09:07:29
Very nice shoes. Bought in Lake District then immediately used for walking over five miles including going up cat bells. Felt comfy the entire way good grip on slopes and even tested waterproof when crossing a shallow stream. Although be warned the hole at the top is not waterproof :). Overall very happy with the product.
03/11/2012 16:56:26
This is my 3rd pair. I wear them at least once every day for walking the dog over all sorts of terrain. Very comfortable, hardwearing and they're actually waterproof - in my experience most walking shoes say they are but the reality is different. And for the price, they are amazing value.
01/07/2012 19:12:48
Had to go with this shoe as it is the only black walking shoe, bought it to replace the Rocky shoe as the stopped making them and 2 pairs lasted about 5 years so not bad wear out of the previous shoe, only wore these for a day and they seem ok just need to get used to them.
18/06/2012 15:28:09
I use these for work (tradesman). As I'm on my feet the majority of my day I needed something to be hard wearing whilst remaining comfortable for long periods. In addition to my main requirements these DO actually keep my feet dry when outside working in poor weather!
21/10/2013 13:34:42
Purchased last week and worn several times since. Very comfy and certainly waterproof. I usually take a 91/2 size, which you do not stock in this shoe, so have a size 10. Slightly loose with normal socks but fine with thicker ones. First impressions are very good
07/05/2012 12:44:08
These boots were less than 24hrs in my ownership, and I went up the Helvelyn mountain range in cumbria , some real rugged climbing and walking , and there was no sore points or blisters for my feet , just sheer comfort , an excellent purchase to have made .
21/05/2012 22:11:11
Bought the walking shoes for my Husband. He thinks they are excellent, very comfortable and was so pleased to be able to get a half size. The only slightly down point. He thought they would have been perfect if the tounge was half an inch longer maybe.
09/06/2012 17:14:04
My husband bought the same shoes approx. 18 months ago and wears them most days. They were very comfortable and the reason he needed new ones was that the soles had worn through with so much use. He was delighted to be able to get an identical pair.
08/05/2012 18:10:08
I bought these shoes for my 12 year old son to wear on a school geography field trip. The class covered lots of terrain - including the beach - and his feet stayed dry and comfortable all day. And the true test: he's chosen to wear them again since!
09/08/2013 02:50:27
Easy use website and she's arrived within a short time. Very comfortable straight away. Bought for cycling and walking but had no chance yet to use in rain although shouldn't co plain about that. Seem to be a quality product for a reasonable price.
21/09/2013 11:53:49
Purchsed the itrem to my sun, he is very pleasant with the color, model and comfort of the item. I just suggest pay attention on size guide. I've seleccted a size according to his previous shoes and these are bigger, but it is OK with warm socks.
10/10/2013 18:45:58
Perfect for moderately demanding situations, I've bought them mainly for dog walking and for wearing for my work as a delivery driver. They give just the right amount of support' are lightweight and waterproof. For the money: pretty good value!
27/09/2013 10:53:50
Bought a pair of these just over a year ago and have worn them into the ground. There is no tread left on the soles. According to my Runkeeper app I have walked on average over 120 miles each month Great Value and great quality.


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I am very happy with it Angela from Rancho Cucamonga, CA– Verified Buyer Wayfair was the only one I found that had the color I wanted. Thank you Wayfair! I use it everyday |
godd tea kettle Lee-mei from Beacon, NY– Verified Buyer received as promised time wise,except there is a dent on the cover which hard to open after is closed. Just be careful pouring after it's boiling.a little disappointed. |
Great Gift! Will S from Boston MA– Verified Buyer– Top 1000 Reviewer I gave this as a gift to my Mom, and she really loved it. The color is just like the picture and the quality looks great as well! Plus the handle is not made of metal like her current kettle so it wont get too hot. |
Attractive Look Jennifer Barrett from Sayville, NY– Verified Buyer I like the pot as far as look and it whistles loud enough that I don't have to worry about forgetting it. The only think I don't like, is steam comes out of the lid too, and it was a pricey purchase. Other than that, happy with the pot. |
whistling le creuset kettle susan forest from whitby ontario this kettle is terrible. the handle gets too hot, i have to use a pot holder to pour. the steam also shoots out of the narrow spout, spilling water all over. i think it's dangerous. the whistler stops working when build up occurs, and you have to clean it. i would never recommend this kettle, especially considering the price |
Whistle a Happy Tune........................ elena from Astoria, NY– Verified Buyer– Top 100 Reviewer My white kitchen with black stove needed a burst of color.......not too much , but just by adding a few accessories , everything looks so fresh and cheery. My new Cherry Teakettle has joined my red toaster and red wall clock for that happy color addition. I also appreciate the whistle that reminds me to sit down, have a cup of tea and relax |
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September Matinee Movies
Written by Barbara T. on 08/30/2010We've got a little bit of studying and review to do this September. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to 1987's Wall Street (pictured left), will open in theaters on September 24th. Have you seen the trailer? It looks great, but, hoo boy, do I need to refresh my memory! Michael Douglas as Gordon ("Greed is good") Gekko was a slimy villain - and we will become reacquainted with him upon his release from federal prison, where he's spent eight years. Has he changed? Has he softened? We'll have to wait until the 24th to find out, but in the meantime, refresh, refresh, refresh, when earlier that week, on the 22nd at 2 p.m., we'll be screening the 1987 blockbuster, Wall Street.
Wednesday, September 1st, at 2 p.m. -- THE LAST SONG (2010) Starring Miley Cyrus, Kelly Preston, and Greg Kinear; Rated PG; 107 minutes
This film is set in a small Southern beach town where an estranged father gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teen-aged daughter, who'd rather be home in New York. He tries to reconnect with her through the only thing they have in common – music – in a story of family, friendship, secrets and salvation, along with first loves and second chances.
Wednesday, September 8th, at 2 p.m. -- THE WALL: A WORLD DIVIDED (2010) Documentary feature; Not rated; 60 minutes
Wednesday, September 15th, at 2 p.m. -- PRINCESS KAIULANI (2010) Starring Q'orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, and Will Patton' Rated PG; 130 minutes
Set against the dramatic island backdrop of Hawaii and based on the inspiring true story, this film is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the independence of her people. In 1888, Hawaii was a paradise teetering on the brink of civil unrest. When the palace was overthrown, young Princess Kaiulani was sent to Victorian England where she underwent a harsh and testing education that equipped her with a sense of honor and duty. There, she also fell in love wih the spirited and rebellious young Englishman, Clive Davis. Emerging from her childhood and inspired by her blossoming romance, Kaiulani set sail for American to meet President Grover Cleveland to prove that she and her people were not the "barbarians" portrayed by the American press.
Wednesday, September 22nd, at 2 p.m. -- WALL STREET (pictured, above)
(1987) Starring Michael Douglas. Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah, Martin Sheen, Sean Young, and Terrence Stamp; Rated R; 126 minutes
In this riveting, behind-the-scenes look at big business in the 1980's, an ambitious young broker (Charlie Sheen) is lured into the illegal, lucrative world of corporate espionage when he is seduced by the power, status and financial wizardry of Wall Street legend Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas). But he soon discovers that the pursuit of overnight riches comes at a price that's too high to pay.
Wednesday, September 29th, at 2 p.m. -- ONDINE (2009) Starring Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, and Stephen Rea; Rated PG-13; 111 minutes
An Irish fisherman named Syraceuse, rscues a beautiful woman he finds drifting in the sea. The woman, who calls herself Ondine, appears to be suffering from amnesia, and the two soon fall deeply in love. Meanwhile, Syraceuses's sickly young daughter begins to suspect that Ondine may be a mermaid-like sea nymph.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The breakout independent film 'In A World' has spawned a surge of inquiries and jobs in one of the smallest but most lucrative industries. Voice over talents are some of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, but thanks to technology now almost anyone can get in on the act.
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In less than ten years the voice over industry has shifted from recording studios in big cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, to professional home studios in small towns around the world.
Traditional bricks and mortar agencies are making way for online voice over casting websites. What used to take days and even weeks is now being replicated in a matter of hours.
Robert James, Marketing Manager for voice over services website The Voice Realm, says that the movie has pushed the little known role of a voice over actor from a dark studio into the light. "Since the movie has become so popular over the past few months we have been inundated with enquiries about breaking into the voice over industry. But many don't realize there's a lot more to voice acting than just having a unique or pleasant voice."
Voice over bookings at the website increased by 356% in the past three months. Enquiries from aspiring voice actors increased by a whopping 2,571%.
Many people are quickly deflated when they realize that competition for roles is tough. Many voice over talent may audition for hundreds of roles only to land one paid gig.
But the big money comes from landing a plum role in a national radio and television commercial. Mr. James says that's like hitting the jackpot. "If you have the exact sound that the client is looking for and they hire you for a big campaign for a high profile company like McDonald's or Coca Cola, you could be looking at $40,000 to $60,000."
Previously only actors in big cities would have had the chance to audition. But now with castings moving online almost anyone can send their audio sample to the client.
The growth of online voice over jobs has been a boon for professional male and female voice talent like Rachael West who is based in Colorado where she records in her studio for clients daily. "Sites like The Voice Realm have introduced really top notch clients to my voice and facilitated the beginnings of wonderful business relationships. The whole process, from booking a job to getting paid, can happen in less than a couple of hours in some instances."
Mr. James said he expects the industry to continue to grow into 2014 as more applications such as smartphone games utilize professional voice talent.
The Voice Realm is a voice over casting website where small and large businesses can find and hire professional voice over talent directly.
The site operates year round and 24 hours a day. Castings can be made across the sites three portals, http://www.thevoicerealm.com (Global) http://www.thevoicerealm.co.uk (British) and http://www.thevoicerealm.es (Spanish)
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I recently purchased a subscription to Startup Cop Pro 5 and successfully downloaded and installed it. I selected the option to have Startup Cop Pro automatically run at PC initialization
but it fails to do so. After the boot up sequence has started I can manually request Startup Cop Pro and it will eventually run but by that time all of the start up processes have initialized.
I have an older PC running Windows XP with 1 MB of RAM. Can someone explain what I am missing?
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So, on a slow PC without much RAM and a large number of items starting automatically, it could take a very long time before SCP itself is able to get fully up and running.Steps you can take to reduce this problem include:
The ideal situation, although it may not be possible to achieve, is to have SCP as the only program that Windows is launching at startup, then have SCP launch everything else that you want.
The final, perhaps most important, thing to realize is that SCP alone isn't going to make your system start any faster, especially if you do not actually remove any programs from your startup sequence. SCP can be a useful tool, but it can't do magic. SCP's biggest advantages are:
Thanks very much for your detailed explanation. I now have a much better understanding of what is happening during the initialization process.


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Kittywalk is made of sturdy industrial strength fishnet, weaved to a steel hoop shaped wicket that easily stakes firmly into the ground. Outdoor pet enclosure stakes quickly and easily into your lawn and allows your cat to relax in the fresh air, watch the birds, exercise and enjoy the sunshine without the risks of escape or injury. The Deck and Patio is made of solid steel components and rip stop netting, which is completely enclosed with two access doors. The Lawn Version can be connected with other Kittywalk products to create an even bigger play area for your cats. The open net design provides maximum visibility and ventilation and will not harm your grass. A handy travel & storage bag is included. Folds down to 18? x 24? x 4.5" for easy storage. When assembled the Lawn Version is 6 feet x 18 inches x 24 inches.
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The slow pace of Michigan's economic recovery is leaving lots of people behind. New research looks into why the poverty rate in Michigan is not going down even though the economy is beginning to pick up.
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Scissor Sisters have done a lot of things right in their career. Most admirably, the New York band has always just done whatever it wants to musically, genres be damned. Hence something like "Shady Love", from the new Scissor Sisters LP, Magic Hour. The single, which features Azealia Banks, combines electro-fried hip-hop and glitter-bomb disco into four-and-a-half minutes of booty-shaking euphoria. The rightest thing Jake Shears and company have done recently, though, is convincing Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme to appear in a mock infomercial for Magic Hour. Shot in a bar, the ad features a possibly drunk and definitely distracted Homme misreading his cue cards, to the point of referring to the artist in question as "Scissor Sitters". Ouch. Anyhow, now it's your turn to do the right thing: show up at the Commodore Ballroom when Scissor Sisters play there on Wednesday (June 20). And go ahead and wear that Them Crooked Vultures T-shirt with pride.


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On Kauai's south side, Poipu is known for its gentle waters, which make snorkeling and swimming ideal; Mahaulepu Beach and Shipwreck Beach are among the favorites. Nearby, the Kauai Coffee Company, Hawaii's largest coffee plantation, is open for tours. West of Poipu, sweeping vistas greet visitors at the Waimea Canyon, while the surf and lava collide at the Sprouting Horn.
lihat semua hotel di Koloa"Relaxing"
My husband and I stayed at the B&B for our honeymoon and the owners were very nice and suggested some great adventures we went on. Breakfast every morning was so good and kept us full till dinner.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Excellent Syya with Wonderful Hosts"
This was a great reprieve from more Touristy spots, and we loved it! It was a very convenient location close to everything you will want to see near Poipu Beach. Patti and Bob were genuinely sweet people. They offered us a beer upon arrival, and made sure we had everything we needed.Ulasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Simply perfect"
Hosts, Bob and Patti, quite simply the nicest and most helpful people I have met in a long time. Great with advice about where to go and what to see and genuinely interested in making sure your plans come together. Wish I had had more time and could have stayed longer.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Wonderful bed and breakfast!"
Bob and Patti made our time in Kauai a most memorable and pleasant Experience! I would return without hesitation!Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Bob and Pat made our stay!"
This is an adorable BnB in Poipu, Kauai. The owners (Bob and Pat) are very hospitable, and Bob can practically recite the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook by heart. (I had thought about buying it before going, but there was a complimentary copy for our use in the room.) The rooms don't have AC, but the owners provide two fans that worked well. Our hot breakfasts, […] coffee and juice were served every morning on our private lanai. My husband and I enjoyed walking over to the Kukui'ula shopping plaza every night for dinner (about three minutes up a tiny hill). We recommend Merriman's, Josselin's (especially for happy hour) and the Dolphin Restaurant sushi. We had a really relaxing stay, and we can't stay enough good things about the location or the company of the two lovely owners. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Comfortable B&B in great location"
The hosts are great, B&B is nice but we found the location to be fantastic. We had a car to drive around to all the sights but a convenient location to return to. The plaze over the road gave us somewhere to eat out every night and the ice-cream is to-do for!Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Unique experiences and local insights"
A great 'bed and breakfast' experience. Where else could you get a wonderfully fresh and healthy breakfast and then have your fellow guests and host break into an impromptu guitar and ukelele session complete with hula dancing. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the local knowledge of Bob and Patty who helped us get the most out of our stay […] on Kauai. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Best Island"
The room was nice with good character. I much appreciated the large soft bed. The home had a large well appointed porch. It would be an easy place to relax if not pulled away to see the surrounding neighborhood. The staff was very helpful to advise the most interesting stops around the island during our short 3 day visit. My only complaint would be […] the short periods of evening quiet as the roosters are quite abundant and early to wake. The traffic noise was a bit of nuisance also. I would gladly return but would hope for reduced sound transmission through the many windows. The generous healthy breakfast was a welcome start to each day. Exploring the lovely island of Kauai was my favorite part of the 9 day Hawaiian vacation. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Go visit your friends in Kauai!"
This inn is comfortable and located so you can easily walk to the beach and several restaurants in the nearby shopping center. The Inn owners Bob and Patty are fantastic hosts. Every morning you start your day with a delicious homemade breakfast featuring lots of fresh fruit, local coffee and teas. There are rotations of various other pastry, meat items, […] eggs, and toast. You won't go away hungry. They were also happy to cater to special dietary needs such as my being vegetarian. The rooms are fully furnished, no need to bring towels or soap / conditioner / body wash. Our room had a Jacuzzi tub which was kind of fun to soak in after a long day of sight seeing. Be warned you will hear roosters, geckos, and song birds sometimes right outside your window. This is definitely authentic Kauai after all. Bob has ear plugs on hand for light sleepers. There is a mini fridge with a brita pitcher to filter water and keep things cold. There is a TV with Netflix if you want to catch up on some shows at night. We found the beds to be comfortable and clean. Bob and Patty will have your rooms serviced as often or little as you want, you just have to communicate your needs to them. Bob is full of suggestions of things to see and where to go. The grounds are green and tropical. If you want a corporation managed, everything must be perfect sort of experience go to the Sheraton up the road. If you want to feel like your going to visit your friends in Hawaii go to the Kauai Beach Inn! Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Bob and Patti are Amazing"
We've stayed in dozens of B&B around the world and have never felt so welcome. They helped us with every detail of our stay, gave us insider tips, and were overall absolutely amazing hosts. In fact, we feel like we just visited with friends. The omelet and french toast were delicious. Thanks for the coffee tasting on our last morning! Mahalo, G and […] C Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"A gem!"
We loved our stay at Kauai Beach Inn! We stayed in the Plumeria Suite -- it is beautifully decorated and cooled by wonderful breezes at night. The room isn't super quiet -- the innkeepers provided earplugs, which we didn't need, but you can hear traffic and roosters crowing at all times of night (if you think roosters crow only in the morning, you will […] be disabused of that idea after a night here!) Breakfasts on the lanai are a real highlight, and we loved Bob's strong French press coffee. They provided chairs, beach towels, boogie boards, and everything else we needed for a day on the beach. There is a great supply of Kauai guide books which we relied on during our stay. Lastly, the location is great -- walking distance to a very chic shopping center with fabulous restaurants, several great beaches, and a five minute drive from Spouting Horn! Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Great new friends"
Can't say enough good things about Bob and Patty who run this place. Wonderful people and very fun to visit with. Breakfast was wonderful every morning and we enjoyed visiting with the other vacationers. Only downside is we hit an unseasonably warm patch in the season and the room was pretty warm throughout the day though it would cool off at night […] with the help of a couple of fans. Would definitely recommend for someone who is looking for a quiet getaway and fun conversations with new friends. Also a perfect location close to water and right across street from shopping village with plenty of good restaurants. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Great location, no air conditioning, needs upkeep"
Chatty, friendly inn keepers but no air conditioning and stifling in hot weather. Maintenance has been low priority...broken faucet handle, front screen door with dirty handmarks. Sloppy, inadequate caulking in bathroom...1950's style, plastic towel and toilet paper holders. Kitchen is locked at night...very unusual for the level of service at B&B's […] we've experienced in the past 14 instances. And, really, eggs for five days in a row? Not a single piece of bacon or sausage. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
Roosters crow too early, like 3:30am. Check out time 10:00am was inconvenient. Managers were very friendly and food was excellent (B&B).Ulasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Great B&B"
We enjoy staying at B&Bs and this establishment lived up to expectations. If you want personal attention and a great home cooked breakfast, our group of 4 would very much recommend the Kauai Beach Inn. The rooms were clean and comfortable and very well appointed. The hosts were also very friendly and helpful with suggestions for local sightseeing and […] evening meal options. A great selection of up market shops and cafes / restaurants is only a 2 minute walk away too. The B&B is a very convenient locality for touring west and east around the island. Why stay at an impersonal large resort hotel and get hit for parking fees, when you can stay at the Kauai Beach Inn? Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Great location and value for B&B"
The innkeepers were great hosts. They were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and they gave great advice regarding local activities. This is a great central location for many island activities.Ulasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Lovely B&B with very kind and helpful Innkeepers"
Kauai Beach Inn, Poipu Bed&Breakfast is recommendable and cosy with the kindest Innkeepers you' ll find in Hawaii! Bob and Patti were really lovely and helpful (recommendations for trips, bookings) and made our holiday special. We appreciated the comfortable bed, clean room and delicious breakfast with own fruit from the garden (Bananas, Papaya, Mango...). In […] a short walking distance is a nice shopping-area with good restaurants and several shops. Beautiful Poipu and Lawai Beach are about 3-10min to drive and good for swimming and snorkeling, the near Spouting horn is also impressive. This B&B is a perfect base for daytrips in the Waimea Canyon or a helicopter flight along the Na pali Coast. We hope to come back! Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
The breakfast served was great, room was great.The only problem was they served Breakfast right outside our room, on the lanai and was distracting while we were in our room.Ulasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Best French Toast in the World + great coffee"
Patty and Bob make the experience that much better. This comfy old plantation house is appropriately furnished and very comfortable. We have talked about renting the whole place out for a family and friend's vacation. Its that homey!!! Patty and Bob make awesome breakfasts. i'm still thinking about that french toast. In addition to being extremely friendly, […] Bob and Patty are very knowledgeable and hooked us up with some great beaches and snorkeling spots. If you are looking for a relaxing spot to call your vacation headquarters, this is the place. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Enjoyable stay"
The owners were very welcoming and friendly, very helpful when I wasn't feeling well. B & B is conveniently located. Breakfasts were outstanding with fruit grown on property, Kauai premium coffee, eggs and breads expertly prepared and presented. Bed comfortable.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"This B&B is unjustly too expansive"
B&B has only 4 rooms, ours was particularly small. We had 2 large suitcases that blocked all the space we had to move around the room. The hotel fixtures were ridiculously poor, for example there were two PLASTIC wine glass and no bottle opener, no drinking water and not even a glass to put our teeth brushes in it... Farm animals around the house were […] laud and woke us up early in the morning. The breakfast it pretty good, house owners are nice. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Kauai Beach Inn, Poipu Bed and Breakfast"
In general staying in Kauai Beach Inn, Poipu Bed and Breakfast was like in fairytale. Everything was great, especialy Bob and Skip, who did everything for us. Breakfast was delicious and served on cousi terase. We think that this Inn is for everyone who wants presonal and genuine contact and nice company as well. We loved it, and when we were leaving, […] we felt like leaving family. Thanks for everything Bob, Skip and Puffy. Julijana and Robert from Slovenia. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Enjoyed our stay"
Staying at a bed & breakfast is a good choice when you are new to an area, the people who run the inn are happy to give you inside knowledge. Our bed was really comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Extremely nice and helpful hosts"
Very nice bead and breakfast, owners are very helpful and nice.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
This B&B was one of the nicest I have ever stayed in. Patty and Bob bent over backwards to make our stay comfortable. The location was ideal to walk to some neat restaurants and shopping and even the beach was less than 2 miles. We drove to Poipu Beach (one of the best on the island) and the parking was easy. We had a king size bed with a private jacuzzi […] tub and shower. Also our own Lanai. The ceiling fan was perfect at night for sleeping. No AC,but we didn't need it. I would stay there again and recommend it to all. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
A very quaint place. The owners are attentive and delightful! The breakfast and coffee is excellent. The location is perfect. The bed is extra comfy. It's a nice stay if you want to feel what it's like to live on the Island with the roosters waking you and the birds chirping and one of the islands cats making your acquaintance!Ulasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"Prima B&B"
Gute B&B Pension mit superfreundlichen Gastgebern - prima Frühstück, man kommt gut in Kontakt mit den anderen Gästen. Schöner Garten, prima Lage.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Traditionell und gemütlich"
Dank der netten Gastgeber Patty und Bob haben wir unsere 4 Tage auf Kauai optimal verlebt.Die Insidertips von Bob sind unbezahlbar .Unser Zimmer und das Hawaiifrühstück waren ,wie wir es uns vorgestellt hatten.Super wir können es allen "Inselhoppern" weiterempfehlen.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
"Underbar vistelse!"
B&B ligger i ett mysigt bostadsområde med ca 10 min gångpromenad till en av otaliga stränder som finns på Kauai. Åt andra hållet ligger ett litet shoppingdistrikt (som är supermysigt!) med både restauranger och butiker. Kauai i sig lever upp till sitt andra namn, the Garden Island, med råge - vilken fantastisk ö! Landskapet är helt magiskt och det finns […] otaliga stränder att besöka! Rekommenderas verkligen! Ägarna till B&B, Bob och Patti, var helt fantastiska och delade gärna med sig av tips. De hade även mycket kunskap kring den hawaiianska kulturen och delade gärna med sig av den! Toppen! Rummen på B&B var väldigt fint designade och sängen var gudomlig. Frukosten var varierande (ngt nytt varje dag!) och mycket god! Bäst var de färska frukterna som de plockade direkt från trädgården (mango, papaya, banan)! På hela ön strövar tuppar och hönor fritt och så även i B&Bs trädgård. Tupparna gal ganska mycket och även ofta tidigt men öronproppar funkar bra och det störde inte oss så mycket. Allt som allt så hade vi en fantastisk vistelse på Kauai Beach Inn och kan verkligen rekommendera det till alla (framför allt par)! Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
"superbt litet B&B"
Jag och min fru spenderade hälften av vår tid på Kauai här och är väldigt nöjda. Bob och Patti är otroligt trevliga och service-minded. Kanonbra frukost, hjälpte oss med bokningar på aktivitet samt gav tips på bra stränder m.m. Vi bodde i bröllopssviten och det är nog den skönaste säng jag sovit i! Det enda lilla minus jag kan hitta gäller egentligen […] över hela Kauai och det är dessa tuppar och dess galande från ca 4 på morgonen, men med öronproppar så vänjer man sig. OBS, det är en trafikerad väg strax utanför detta B&B så störs man mycket av trafik kan man ev tänka efter (Fönstrena är endast frostat glas som går att vinkla). Du har även nära till en liten shoppingvillage med bra matställen och surfkläder. Baca selanjutnyaUlasan tetamu Hotels.com yang asli
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Petty und Bob waren sehr zuvorkommend und haben uns bei der Ausflugsplanung gut beraten. Das Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Papaya, Joghurt und Granola war phantastisch. Bob hat uns auf den letzten Drücker noch einen Heli-Rundflug organisiert.Ulasan tetamu Expedia yang asli
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@M. I could not agree more. I have been here for 6 months for work, and cannot wait to leave. I have lived all over the world, and this is definitely the weirdest, most racist place that I have ever lived, and I only live here part-time. Thank God.I split my time between Asia, W. Europe and Charlotte. W. Europe, no contest, and I'll take China any day of the week, air pollution and all!I'm so grateful to be wealthy and educated enough to not be trapped here. Again, thank God!..and I'm not even religious, but after living here, I know why so many Southern black Americans are. Black people, from anywhere, will need to "find Jesus" to live here. Lol! If this is the "New South", the old one must have been a real nightmare!
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re: Best places to live! Lol! - 7/1/2011 - 8/28/2011 One of the most racist places to live? I don't understand how that can be. According to the voting statistics Charlotte is over 61 percent Democrat. Isn't that the party of tolerance and equality? Is there something I am missing? I would expect that high of a Democratic voting block to be more tolerant.
re: Best places to live! Lol! - 7/1/2011 - 7/9/2011 I too have live all over the world including China, Japan, Thailand and Western Europe. There is no comparison between China and Charlotte. The quality of life in Charlotte is much better than in China. As an African American, I have experienced more racism in black cities like Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland than in the "New South." Charlotte is a conservative city; it is a laid back city with a very high population of church goers. Perhaps because you don't know Jesus you are much better off in China where Jesus is not really welcome by the ruling party. I am just saying.
Charlotte - 10/23/2013 Great place to live[read more...]
thinking about relocating - 10/5/2013 I see there are some positive and negatives to living in charlotte. I guess i will have to come down and see for myself before making a decision[read more...]
Looking to retire in Charlotte, NC - 9/27/2013 Hi Everybody! I've read about all the good and bad of living in Charlotte. The only thing I didn't see mentioned was how a retired person fits in in Charlotte. Everyone keeps saying how good it is for families. Is Charlotte better suited for young people after college and not retirees? We would prefer to live in a community with others our own age because we have more in common with them.(Not because we don't like younger people). Are there meet and greet groups for seniors, or is it difficult? A little insight from other retired people would be helpful.[read more...]
Relocation to Charlotte - 9/15/2013 I have read a lot of reviews on Charlotte, on different sites including this site. I have family in Charlotte just not too familiar with them but most of the reviews I read are good generally. I realized that everybody has their own opinion. My husband and I have two children we are looking to move where the over all quality of life is better, more opportunities, more shopping places, more jobs, more family fun places, and entertainment. We feel Charlotte would be a good place for us to raise our children. We live in Harrisburg, Pa and if you know about this place you would know how HORRIBLE it is here. Its a dead end city, no places to shop, nothing fun to do. Its not a place you can thrive in and become successful and grow. Any place we move would be a major come up! My husband and I are both educated people; he has a degress in computer science and I have a degree in psychology and currently in school now for my masters but the jobs here are not plentiful and they do not pay much at all. Cost of living here is more expensive and not worth the money as far as housing go. My questions are to the people who are from charlotte or lives there. How would you rate Charlotte overall. What kind of city is it to you? Are there a lot of things to do with family and friends? Are there a lot of nice neighborhoods that are affordable? Are there a lot of black professionals? Are people generally nice? Thanks for who ever gives an answer. We plan on moving very soon nxt year.[read more...]
relocations - 8/1/2013 Hello! I am from Cleveland and I am looking to relocate[read more...]
City Of Charlotte, the big banking industry - 6/8/2013 If you ask me, Charlotte can be the best or the worse place to live. Everyone has different expectations, hobbies, and outlooks on life. As far as nice people, I feel that Charlotte lacks that by all means. There are way too many people that live here, so traffic is absolutely horrible. Public transportation is there, but expect it to be very dirty, also not organized. Also the cost of living is somewhat high for the south, but I guess it could be much worse. There is night life, but just bars. If you do not drink, do not expect to like charlotte. For the younger crowd, not too much for entertainment around here. Me personally, I would much rather be in florida, or out west somewhere other than here.[read more...]
Charlotte, NC - 5/31/2013 Nice banking town[read more...]
I think Charlotte just needs a facelift, and it mi - 5/2/2013 Charlotte needs a facelift. A facelift of different people. There is just something wrong with peeps here. Still trying to sort it out. It definitely makes for a good sociology experiment. They are trying too hard to be something they're not. Too many wanna-be's. So many here are a wanna be something: Wanna-be yuppie; wanna-be hoity toity; wanna-be gangsta; wanna-be bad ass; the list is endless. It may be rare to meet a real, down to earth person with little to prove. It's unfortunate. The only thing i can conclude at this point is that it is in the water. What else? You would think it would be cool with all the transplants like myself here. But they have the same issues. With the exception of the heavy concentration of NYC/NJ/NE peeps here (who do nothing but complain that CLT is not NYC or Boston), everyone else seems to hail from the dying/dead rust belt towns in the midwest, or some two meal town off the grid somewhere. They come to Charlotte (in some cases reasons unknown- many just grab a job doing whatever)and think it's all that. And because they think CLT is all that, they think they're all that because they're here! That's one of my theories. They're lost. And they thrive on drama. Without it some of them would probably disintegrate. Anyone know a good plastic surgeon? [read more...]
A Total Waste of Time! - 4/20/2013 Worst city ever! Sad sad state of affairs. The culture is centered on two thing, how much you can show you're a conservative christian, and how much they can steal from you in the process of finding out how much you're a conservative christian. As long as you never trust a word anyone ever says in Charlotte, you will be okay. If you're a scheming, conniving, manipulative, judgement-casting individual, you'll fit right in. Oh, and if anyone states that the out door activities are great... They are already lying. [read more...]
Skeptical - 4/6/2013 I've been reading reviews in here on different cities and I'm surprised that they all sound the same. Crime, racism, jobs, weather...etc. I was seriously thinking about moving to Charlotte after visiting the city and liking it. Now, reading all these negative reviews for this city and other cities. I'm afraid to move..lol. [read more...]
not the best - 4/2/2013 I lived in Charlotte for over 15 years. I saw it grow from a large small town to its current state that tries to surpass Atlanta. They have succeed in areas of pollution, Heavy traffic and violent crime. Charlotte is a great place if you are between the ages of 25 to 35 and are a banker. It is a very superficial ,status conscious and money hungry place. I have lived in many places but Charlotte youl be last on my list. [read more...]
Yuppy, narrow minded culture, humid summers - 2/17/2013 About the only appealing thing about Charlotte is that fall and spring (although relatively brief) are mild and the foliage is scenic. Otherwise, growing up in a culturally diverse town such as I did (suburbs of Los Angeles and San Diego) has made it difficult to fit in even after 15 long years. I am thrilled to be planning my move back to the future (California) this fall when I graduate college. The people here are very "sorority-like" cliquish and not easy to meet unless you are a stepford wife wearing golf gear or belong to a gang and wear your jeans around your ankles. I fall into the artsy group which is a very small percentage here. Somewhat decent cost of living, schools are awful unless you have your child in private school, however, even those are yuppy baptist. Montessori are nearly impossible to get into unless you know someone or live two houses down from the school. Even then they are VERY LOOSELY Montessori. It's ok if you like a city with very little change, very high racial tension, high crime for such a "small" town feel as some say. If you wear khakis and work at a bank and love the Tar Heels as a male you might like it. As a female if you want to marry a man who wears khakis daily by the age 23, love to dress up to the 9's to go to Harris Teeter and talk behind you neighbors or co-workers back and chant sorority songs then you'll fit right in! Can't wait to escape before my daughter gets trapped in this nightmare existence! Oh and the summers are very long, usually end of April to October being hot, humid (90% all summer) and full of bugs! [read more...]
Charlotte - 2/9/2013 I agree with some. It takes a while to make and meet friends, but isn't that with any city? I am not that young anymore. I am female, 51, single and not thin with stylish clothes. I do not work in the Corporate world, and am not looking for a guy, just friends. I moved back recently after living near Asheville,NC for almost 3 years. If you work in retail, in the winter time if you don't have a job, you are SOL. The work is so seasonal even though the mountain views are beautiful. I had no trouble making friends while there, and with the exception of getting together sometimes with one female friend for breakfast here and there, I didn't hang out with the other "friends". Actually one guy up there describe his friends as "good time friends". It depends who you are and what type of people you want to associate with. Me, I don't care what you do for a living, if you want to be a friend, that's great. Trying to look for single groups to meet people for social events so it's not just working and going home for me.[read more...]
Charlotte has a lot - 1/24/2013 There is a lot to offer here in Charlotte. A lot of outdoor activities like hiking nearby, disc golf, sports teams to join and spectate, and the white water center. There is also a lot of mountain biking trails. It is easy to meet people here and make friends fast. [read more...]
The Land of Oz for Yuppies - 12/31/2012 I was born in Charlotte and grew-up in the piedmont region of NC during the 70's and 80's and have no bad memories of that time, despite the fact it was not an idyllic upbringing by any measure. However, as I got older soon realized that it was not a place I wanted to live and moved out west once I graduated college. It is true that people are cliquish and trendy, insipid and vain, but the worst part is how they are oblivious they can are realizing this character trait. It's as if they actually believe there is no greater place on Earth to live. I came back in the 1990's and it had become a dull place to be despite all of the new marketing terms and infrastructure -- just an inbred corporate landscape of shopping malls, banks and churches. In fact, that's what Charlotte is: A giant Church/Bank/Shopping Mall connected by miles of endless traffic jams. A city full of pretense and contrivances, no culture independent of the mainstream corporate-sponsored programming. If you like talking to people about what tv shows they watch, or just get drunk and have a pretend existence full of phoney, backbiting friends, then this city is for you. Move to Charlotte, buy an overpriced, cheaply constructed monopoly house in one of those fake neighborhoods and join a mega-church. Your life will improve immediately following the ads from your sponsors.[read more...]
Love Charlotte - 12/5/2012 I have lived in Charlotte since 1994 and have seen this city grow quickly. The climate is great. The winters are mild, but we do have a winter. Spring and Fall are just beautiful. Summer can get hot, but I'm a southerner so it's something I'm used to. One of the things I love about Charlotte is the quality of restaurants. Yes, we have your typical chain restaurants here, but some of the locally owned and run restaurants are world class. You are a couple of hours from the mountains and a couple of hours from the beach. There are 2 large lakes to go boating on and with the Panthers and the Bobcats uptown you can make a day or evening of tailgating and cheering on the teams. The city has become so diverse with the growth of the banks and Chiquita moving its headquarters here. tennis, LaCrosse, golf, football, soccer and baseball can be found all over Charlotte. The YMCA system here is excellent and has every type of activity for kids. Plenty of public parks in the city and events everywhere. If you are a runner there is a 5K a couple of times a month somewhere in the city. If you are considering moving I highly recommend Charlotte. It is a very livable city.[read more...]
Charlotte....hmmm - 12/4/2012 I've been in Charlotte for 2 years due to a company relocation. Best summarization I can come up with is that is not a 'bad' place, but certainly isn't the greatest either. Based upon personal experiences I guess. You can find things going on if you look. wouldn't categorize it as 'boring'. Certainly depends on who or what you are. The challenge for me has been the general populace of Charlotte, as so many others have pointed out in one form or another. So one conclusion to draw is that Charlotte is what it is, a young growing city that doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up yet. It can't decide if it wants to be another fast paced southern city like Atlanta, or model itself more closely to a more established older city like one on the northeast I95 corridor. It hasn't matured. And as a result, the inhabitants haven't matured yet either. People are a product of their environment. This is why you will run into so many wanna-be's, cliques, snoots, what have you, individually they have yet to find their place in this town, which can make them annoying. Too much to prove. Chip on the shoulder. It seems that so many folks here, whether they are a native of the area or not, immediately think they have to jump on some kind of bandwagon to be accepted somewhere. It's the epitome of Every Man for Himself, Charlotte style. Until that day comes, fair warning. Never take people here at face value. They are very shifty. [read more...]
Don't Do It - 11/19/2012 I lived in Charlotte from 1993 to 2002. I was miserable the entire time. While it was a definite upgrade from the small city in Georgia that I came from, there was were things to be desired. "Boring" is the only word I can think of. I relocated to DC in 2002, and I can go in on that, but Charlotte is a misery. It prepared me for the aloofness of the "north." The people are cliquish - concerned about what church or association you belong to. I don't understand the ego because there's nothing going on there. No real culture. No real style. The woman are homely. I was convinced the men were crazy. A lot of pinned up frustration. Not a good place to be single. It will suck the life out of you. Charlotte has changed over the last ten years I have been away (escaped). I drive through and I'm amazed, but I keep moving. The school system is horrible. It is one of my biggest regrets in life - subjecting my son to it. Don't do it.[read more...]
Looking to relocate into charlotte,Nc - 10/30/2012 I am currently residing at reading,Pa. I am looking into relocating to Charlotte,Nc[read more...]
No Place like Home - 10/23/2012 Having Grown up in Charlotte in the 50's the changes have be amazing to watch. The area is expanding at a very fast rate and usually for the best. The weather is great with long Falls and Springs and a short winter. People associate us with banking but our biggest industry has always been distribution. Housing ranges from downtown high rise condos to historic neighborhoods to new housing surrounding the city. We are two and half hours to the beaches or the mountains.[read more...]


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died Sept. 13, 1987, Beverly Hills, Calif.
American motion-picture director whose wide variety of 75 films included dramas (Little Caesar [1930], I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang [1932], Thirty Seconds over Tokyo [1944]), romances (Tugboat Annie [1933], Waterloo Bridge [1940], Random Harvest [1942]), epics (Anthony Adverse [1936], Quo Vadis [1951]), comedies (Three Men on a Horse [1936], Mister Roberts [1955]), and musicals (Gold Diggers of 1933 [1933], Lovely to Look At [1952], Gypsy [1962]). He also produced several films, including the classic The Wizard of Oz (1939).
LeRoy, an impoverished youth, worked as a newsboy and then appeared in vaudeville for nine years before getting work in films from a relative, film pioneer Jesse L. Lasky, as a wardrobe handler. He worked his way up to directing his first feature, No Place to Go, in 1927. After establishing his reputation with Little Caesar, he turned out scores of films during his 41-year career. He touched the public's conscience with motion pictures decrying such brutalities as lynch mobs and savage prison conditions, and in 1946 he received a special Academy Award for the documentary The House I Live In, an indictment of intolerance. In 1957 he successfully persuaded Motion Picture Academy officials to allow the academy rather than studios to choose whether a performer should be nominated in a leading or a supporting role. A memoir, Mervyn LeRoy: Take One, written with Dick Kleiner, appeared in 1974. At the Oscar ceremonies in 1976, LeRoy received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for outstanding work as a producer.