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We're excited to announce a new mobile release of BoldChat that introduces new ways for companies to deliver a superior mobile customer experience! To truly be competitive, companies must think about their mobile strategies as more than just a mobile optimized website and start to offer multiple, intuitive ways for consumers to seek help, ask questions and gain insights, from in-app and website chat to text messaging to email to social media.
According to our recent study, more than 70% of consumers now use mobile devices to research products and services. However, the same study found that many businesses have not adapted quickly enough to meet the needs of today's mobile consumer, with consumers rating more than 40% of their mobile shopping experiences as unsatisfactory.
The new BoldChat mobile release, available later this summer, includes:
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In our last post, we looked at some of the geographic differences around the frequency of mobile engagement, and the channels by which consumers choose to engage while mobile. Across the EU countries for which we gathered data, we noticed some interesting variances. Unfortunately there is an area where about all the respondents – regardless of nationality – seem to agree. That is quite simply that the perceived quality of mobile engagements – across industries is, frankly terrible. On a seven point scale, the best any industry could muster in a top-two-box analysis was a paltry 63%. No business can effectively compete when not even 2/3rds of their customers rate their mobile engagement interactions as "Satisfactory" or "Very Satisfactory".
And there aren't any bright spots when we look at the individual European countries either. The UK across industries does better, but it's still not stellar performance. Germany and France are downright awful while Italy and Spain aren't much better. It is interesting to see that certain industries do better or worse depending on the country in question. Mobile engagement with schools, for example, is far better in France and the UK than any of the other countries. Spain is below the line for the most part except for one highlight – Shipping and Logistics firms. One interpretation of these findings is that mobile engagement has a ways to go. And while that is certainly a valid perspective, another way to look at this is that across every industry and across every country, there is an arbitrage opportunity; nobody is getting mobile engagement right so the first to do so can enjoy the spoils of victory.
While this may seem like a tall order, our Effective Mobile Engagement report surfaced at least three things actionable things that firms can do right now. Across geographies, respondents indicated that engagements occurring on mobile devices – simply owing to the mobile factor – change the way the engagement is perceived from a satisfaction standpoint. Further, mobile engagers are harder to please. Here are three ways to ensure success:
Our Effective Mobile Engagement report – based on the results of a survey with nearly 6,000 respondents across 10 countries has been written about in the press, been the topic of a blog series right here on the BoldBlog, and was featured in a webinar a few weeks ago. The results of the research, while global in nature, can also be analyzed with a pointed geographic focus. For the purposes of the report we rolled together all the European Union Countries in which we collected responses – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. For businesses that sell into or service customers across these nations, there are some interesting differences when it comes to mobile engagement. These differences are explored in a two-part blog series and in an upcoming Mobile Engagement webinar.
The published report concludes that mobile engagement is flourishing – that the state of mobile engagement is very healthy with about 50% of the worldwide population engaging companies at least sometimes using their mobile device, and approximately 20% of people engaging often or all the time while mobile. This is even truer in Europe with as much as 77% of people in some countries using their mobile device to engage with companies either for sales, support, or both.
You can see that among the European countries included in the research, Italy is more likely to engage companies while mobile across the board while the UK is more likely to use their mobile device for shopping oriented engagements. Spain is less likely across all the mobile engagement scenarios.
Channels of mobile engagement for shopping are also different on a per geography basis. The research, as a whole, stated that mobile engagement is about much more than voice interactions. Voice interactions, in fact, were not even the most widely used channel of mobile engagement – especially for commerce related interactions. The country by country breakdown reveals some interesting differences:
Email is the channel most frequently used though the contest is very close in the UK with 56% of respondents in that country indicating that they use voice calls to engage in shopping scenarios while mobile. For the other countries email wins by nearly 40 percentage points. When it comes to live chat, the French are less likely to use it – perhaps because their preferred text-based method is SMS Messaging. Chat is used by a third of both Germany's and the UK's population for mobile engagement. Social media is surprisingly strong, except in the UK where it is only 19%.
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Last month we launched a new feature to enhance the post-chat operator experience. The release is noteworthy not just for its powerful new feature, but because it highlights one of the tenants of our software development process – building what our customers want. The post chat operator survey is a direct response to a customer request to develop a customizable wrap up for operators. Here's the story of how it happened.
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Customers drive our product. Turning a request into a release is not an uncommon practice at BoldChat – we do it with every release we publish. We're always improving, changing and tweaking what BoldChat can do. When a customer asks for an enhancement; our first thought is: will other customers find this valuable? And if yes, how can we deliver? Of course every request isn't implemented, but many of them quickly find a place on the BoldChat roadmap.
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness to customer feedback and ideas. Our aggressive development cycle is supported by our lean methodology, allowing us to release numerous product enhancements throughout the year. We're focused on staying current with the market and providing our customers with continuous product enhancements and features that will benefit consumers.
Our Post-Chat Operator Survey is no exception. After receiving feedback to add customizable fields to our already existing post-chat wrap up, we researched and reviewed the reason behind this request. Capturing visitor information not only provides better customer service, but also creates leads, quality assurance, consistency, and increases productivity amongst agents. We also supported the fields in our API, creating the opportunity for a logical integration point with other products a customer might have in their software eco-system.
The Enterprise-level agent-facing survey gives supervisors control over their post-chat wrap up by requiring operators to complete a mandatory survey prior to closing a chat. Supervisors can customize the survey with required and/or optional fields that include drop-down, radio buttons, and single or multi-line text.
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Customers are engaging with businesses in more ways and on more devices than ever before, and businesses require robust customer engagement solutions to support those interactions. We conducted a global study of nearly 6,000 mobile device owners across ten countries to examine the current state of mobile engagement, customer expectations, and support pre- and post-purchase.
Last Thursday, May 15th, more than 250 attendees tuned into our webinar, 5 Strategies for Building Effective Mobile Engagement, to learn about:
For five strategies and more, download and listen to the webinar now.
A recent article on recode.net shares research from Forrester which estimates that mobile commerce sales are expected to total $114 billion in 2014. In fact, nearly 29% of all e-commerce transaction will occur on a tablet or mobile phone –and by 2018 that percentage will increase to 54% of the total $414 billion in e-commerce sales expected.
If these numbers don't scream "mobile shopping is here to stay," I don't know what will. Businesses must be prepared to effectively engage with these customers on any device, at any time.
In our upcoming webinar with the e-tailing group's Lauren Freedman on Thursday, May 15th, we will be discussing how to convert mobile engagements into transactions as well as some key factors that contribute to a positive mobile experience.
Don't waste any more time – register now and be prepared to effectively engage and convert these mobile shoppers!
With mobile device proliferation rapidly transforming consumer behavior, online shoppers are engaging in more ways and on more devices than ever before. Businesses are looking for robust customer engagement solutions that provide the ability to interact with customers on any device, at just the right time.
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This is the last post in our series regarding the Effective Mobile Engagement research report. In the last post we looked at the email channel, and we provided a picture of what many of the respondents say make for successful mobile engagement with a company. Unfortunately, there aren't too many successes out there as we'll see in this post.
We asked respondents – both those that have had mobile sales engagements and those having mobile support engagements to tell us what channels they've used from their mobile device and then, how satisfied they were with those engagements.
Looking only at the scores for "Satisfied and Very Satisfied," we see that in both mobile sales and support engagements, the scores across channels are poor – no business can succeed by only satisfying 65% of their customers – or less. While we would expect mobile support interactions to be lower than ecommerce interactions, neither of them are very good.
Disillusioned with the results, we sought to understand if what we are seeing is an industry phenomenon. Are one or more industries/verticals responsible for the abysmal showing? We know that the mobile sales engagements occur with retailers and/or pure-ecommerce firms, so we looked only at the mobile support engagement numbers. In this case, we ignore engagement channel and look solely at overall satisfactions, regardless of contact method.
Unfortunately, the picture doesn't get any prettier. Despite the proliferation of, and opportunity inherent in mobile engagement, satisfaction across both channels and industries is depressingly low. One can look upon this finding with hopelessness, but we prefer not to. Mobile engagement is the next frontier, and we are confident it can be done right with exceptional results.
Interested in learning more? Register for our upcoming webinar on May 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM EST: 5 Strategies for Building Effective Mobile Engagement
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This is part four of our series in which we discuss the findings of our recent Effective Mobile Engagement research report. In the last post we looked at how mobile impacts live chat success determinants. This time, we turn our attention to a different channel altogether – email.
One of the conclusions of the report is that a mobile engagement strategy must include text-based channels. We asked the survey respondents how frequently they engaged with companies using their mobile devices through a variety of channels. Of course, you'd expect the most popular method would be a voice call, and while calling was selected a large percentage of the time; it was not the far and away winner. In fact, when looking at the entire sample, it was bested by email for shopping-oriented engagements (49% vs. 58%) and tied email for support engagements (61%).
There is a significant difference among geographies with the EU exhibiting much more use of mobile email. Interestingly, of the EU countries included in the survey (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK), the affinity for email was amplified in Germany and Italy, and simply on par with the rest of the world in the other countries.
Not only was email a frequently used channel, but it was a preferred one for 40% of the universe. We asked, for both mobile support and mobile ecommerce engagements, what the respondents' preferred communication method was, and more than 2,000 people selected email as their #1 preferred contact method for one, the other or both scenarios.
While the importance of email cannot be denied, the research also reminds us that the channel, while important, isn't the most important thing. In previous research on the effectiveness of live chat, we have found that the #1 determinant of a chat session's success has nothing to do with technology – it has to do with the skills and knowledge of the agent. Of the more than 2,000 people who chose email as their favorite mobile channel, more than 80% of them wrote in an open-ended response to the question, "What makes for a successful mobile engagement with a company?" Below is a word cloud analysis of the responses – the channel is important, but not nearly as important as what's on the other end.
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In Bartow County, the advance of spring was abruptly halted on Saturday, March 13, 1993. Snow first began to fall the day before, but conditions worsened overnight with Georgia Power reporting its first Bartow County outages at 2:15 a.m.
Two-year-old Katherine Kennedy was pictured on the front page of The Daily Tribune News Friday, March 13, posing in a bed of dafodils to promote a spring event at Barnsley Gardens Resort. In the days following, headlines transformed to "Bartow held in icy grips" and "Storm of the century paralyzes city, county."
"Everything is chaos," said then Maj. C.B. Siniard of the Cartersville Police Department on Monday, March 15, 1993, to The Daily Tribune News.
In what quickly became known as the Blizzard of '93, hundreds of travelers were left stranded across Bartow while some residents faced the next several days without power.
Several local businesses also felt the impact of the snowstorm. Facilities were damaged at Princeton Carpet in Adairsville, Maybank Textile Corporation, A.S. Haight, Enforcer and Kroger Grocery Store under the weight of the snow and ice.
"The damage was pretty extensive," said Enforcer founder Wayne Biasetti. "There was a differential in heights of two buildings and the wind blew many tons of snow up against the joint between the two buildings.
"That was our production area, that first building that got wiped out, and being a small company we couldn't afford to have voids on the shelf and not ship — our competitors would have eaten us alive. It happened over a weekend and my head engineer stopped by and saw it.
"We called in everyone, people from the office, everyone. We started digging out with shovels at first and then a Bobcat. Then we got up and cut off the steel ... and we were fortunate enough that we had just finished a new building, a liquid containment area for our mixing tanks. So we worked around the clock and by that Friday we had everything moved to the new building and almost fully operational."
In the aftermath, as building suppliers and construction crews were swamped with demands across the South, Enforcer erected a new production building themselves to stay ahead of competition.
Despite countless stories of the storm's destructive power, the blizzard also inspired stories of inspiration, community spirit and goodwill. An article in The Daily Tribune News in the days following the storm recalls the wedding of Nina Davis and Bob Bissinger. The March wedding of their dreams was derailed by the weather, separating the bridal party and stranding out-of-town guests at the Super 8 Motel. Despite the obstacles thrown their way, Davis made her way to the motel on Sunday to be in the presence of family when a stranger pronounced the couple husband and wife. The pastor officiating volunteered his service to the couple he had never met, the bride wore a borrowed dress and two college students from Indiana sleeping in the hallway agreed to sing at the impromptu ceremony — but at the end of the day, the newly-pronounced Bissingers were just as married as they would have been in an elaborately decorated church.
Other stories to come from the event included the efforts of emergency and medical personnel, including the staff of Cartersville Medical Center. Among the sacrifices made were staff members living at the hospital for several days and physicians, such as the late Dr. Sam Howell, hiking to Cartersville Medical Center to care for patients. Howell, grandson of the namesake for Cartersville's Sam Howell Memorial Hospital, at the time lived several miles from the hospital on Sugar Valley Road.
"We had a lot of staff that spent two or three nights here, myself included," CMC CEO Keith Sandlin said. "We had a couple of physicians who hiked in several miles from their homes to stay here and help care for patients. We had local law enforcement, the sheriff's department, who helped get some staff here and back home. We also had a number of travelers off the interstate, hotels and motels were full, who actually camped in our lobby and public waiting areas until they could make progress on the highways.
"It was a difficult time, obviously, but it was another situation where everyone pulled together and worked well together and made sure patients were taken care of and everything that needed to be done got done."
While most Bartow County residents hunkered down to ride out the storm, freshman legislator Jeff Lewis wound up having to make the commute to Atlanta three days in the week that followed the blizzard.
"I remember it like it was yesterday," said Lewis, who was then serving his first General Assembly of what would be 16 years as state representative. "We were due to convene that Monday, but I could not get down there, and of course, I wasn't alone — a majority of the legislators could not get there. That afternoon, the speaker of the house made a call strongly urging everyone to make it to the Capitol the next day because, constitutionally, missing is not an option. Don Thurmond was the sheriff of Bartow County and I called to ask if there was any way he could get me to the Capitol and rode with a deputy the rest of that legislative week.
"That one day was the only legislature day I missed in 16 years."
At home in White, Lewis got together his wife and parents and spent the week at his grandmother's — the only home in their family with a gas furnace. They cooked every meal on an outdoor grill and his wife, Kim — then serving as executive director of StarCrest Personal Care Home — made the trek back to Cartersville to care for residents until the normal staff rotation was filled, which left her living at the assisted living facility for several days.
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In the early hours of Sunday, a suspect the truck's owner knew only by name allegedly took the 2004 Dodge Dakota from the Hall Station Road location while the owner and his brother slept, according to a Bartow County Sheriff's Office incident report.
The owner said he and his brother had been fishing at Lake Allatoona all night and returned to the Adairsville residence. He said when he woke at 7 a.m. the truck was missing, so he and his brother went looking for it. According to the report, the truck was involved in a chase with Adairsville police between 4 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and was found wrecked at a towing company.
When asked if they knew the suspect, both men said "not really, they just knew his name."
According to the man's brother, the suspect had come by asking for a ride and was told no. The suspect allegedly left.
The deputy then attempted to speak to the suspect at Floyd Medical Center about taking the truck but was told he had been taken into surgery.
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There appears to be no break in the vehicle break-ins around the city.
Four thefts were reported over the weekend, all occurring in the overnight hours.
According to the Cartersville police reports, the vehicle left at a South Morningside Drive business had a shattered driver's side window. The owner said when she left the location about 2:30 a.m. Saturday the vehicle was without damage. The owner's purse was still inside but empty and her wallet was missing.
In the second report, a man said his yard blower was taken from the back of his truck, parked in the driveway of his Wells Street home, between 10 p.m. Friday and the time of the report at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. A Neel Street resident said someone entered his Pontiac G6 and took a bottle of Givenchy cologne overnight Friday. Nothing else was reported missing, and the owner said he thought he locked the car but there was no forced entry.
Overnight Saturday, a Johnson Street resident said someone entered his Nissan Titan and took $210 from his wallet, which was covered next to the center console. He said no other items were missing, and no forced entry was made. Early this month, Cartersville Police Department advised residents to take precautions.
"This type of crime tends to be cyclical. For example, as we experience warmer weather during the late evening and early morning hours as summer approaches, those who commit this type of crime tend to be out on the street later at night whereas during seasons of colder temperatures they are inclined to stay inside," Chief Thomas Culpepper said in the release at that time.
Culpepper said there are several things the public can do to help reduce the number of these crimes. First and foremost, report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood or in parking lots. Second, do not leave anything of value visible in a vehicle. This would include items such as laptop or tablet computers, cellphones, cameras, purses, jewelry, money, wallets or items that would be inviting to someone. Third, lock your vehicle. In the majority of instances where these types of crimes take place the vehicle was not locked. Fourth, if your car is in a garage, lock the garage doors. If your car must be parked outside in a driveway and there is a light close to the car, install a motion sensor light that will turn on if someone comes close to the vehicle.
He reminded the public that this type of crime is a crime of opportunity. An unlocked vehicle presents an easy opportunity. Visible valuables present another opportunity. If the vehicle is locked, the more valuable the visible items are, the more likely there will be a forcible entry into the vehicle. By locking the vehicle and by securing valuables in the trunk or preferably by completely removing them from the vehicle, opportunities for theft are reduced.
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Alexandre Moos sprints to third in the 2nd stage of the Tour Trans Zollernalb and carries his third place in the general classification into tomorrow's last stage, only 5 seconds down on race leader Karl Platt. Alban Lakata wins stage in 2:48:19 hrs.
Podium stays the same
Wait. Don't we know these faces already? Stage two's podium closely resembles the one from stage one. It is Alexandre Moos (BMC Mountainbike Racing Team), Alban Lakata (Topeak-Ergon Racing Team), and Karl Platt (Team Bulls) that are dominating this year's 3-day Trans Zollernalb. The trio arrived at the finish alone today in Albstadt. Lakata won the sprint ahead of Platt and Moos. "We caught leader Andreas Kugler on the last climb with 10k to go", described Moos race tactics and added: "We were 5 in the group at that time, including Hannes Genze and Robert Mennen. On the descent, Lakata got a gap and pushed it as hard as he could. I was able to catch his wheel again and so was Karl Platt." Alban Lakata used his big built to hammer the final flat kilometres from the front to win the stage.
"It is always LAkatastrophe, when Alban lines up. He kept pushing the pace today while we tryng to hang on for dear life in the back of the group", reveals Julien Tamararcaz his respect for today's stage winner with a smile. BMC Mountainbike Racing Teammate Balz Weber added:"It is time for Lactata when Lakata is in the race". Balz Weber started out strongly working for Alex Moos in the first group. He fell back after the midway point. "I didn't have good legs today. The pace was very high. I was riding along in the second group until the last climb where I busted and dropped back", said Tamararcaz. He finishes alongside Weber in 17th, 8:06 minutes down on the podium. Yves Corminboeuf came home in 27th, 18:32 minutes behind.
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The race for general classification is wide open still. Karl Platt leads 2s ahead of Laban Lakata and 5 s ahead of Alexandre Moos. Robert Mennen lies in 4th with 26s behind the leader. Nothing has been decided yet. So much can happen in the final 76,1 kilometers and 1550m of climbing of tomorrow's last stage.
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Whether you're customizing an older vehicle or just looking for some nice replacements, these RetroSound speakers will fit the bill. See more info on this item Highlights:4"x6" 2-way speakers (pair)polypropylene woofer cone with Santoprene surroundMylar dome tweeterpower range: 2-80 watts RMS (150 watts peak power)frequency response: 80-21,000 Hzsensitivity: 86 dBtop-mount depth: 1-3/8"grilles includedwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) 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That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Woofer: The speakers feature poly cone woofers with Santoprene surrounds. Tweeters: The tweeters are low profile Mylar domes. Neodymium Magnets: The N series speakers feature neodymium magnets. Because neodymium produces a much stronger magnetic field than ferrite (of the same size), the magnet size and mounting depth are substantially reduced. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card RetroSound R-463N Reviews Average Customer Review: 5 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 1 out of 5 The magnet fell off... Written By David, Alaska on Monday, October 07, 2013 First things first. Crutchfield is a fantastic company, I've made many, many purchases through them over the years. Thank you Crutchfield. Now on to the review of these speakers. The magnet fell off the back of the speaker! Yes, that is right, I installed one speaker, turned on my head unit, turned up the volume a bit, faded over to the left and it all of a sudden started making a terrible, low volume noise. I pulled the speaker out, and sure enough, the magnet fell off the back of the speaker! I would NEVER buy another product from retrosound - not until they figure out how to make products that is. I will continue to buy from Crutchfield. Pros: Not one single pro about these speakers... nothing... same price as real speakers, worst possible quality. Cons: None - they were absolutely the worst product I have ever purchased. I have received more durable and reliable items as toys in fast food kids meals! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 They fit! Written By Sean, washington, dc on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) It was very hard to find speakers that would fit my 1986 Porsche 944 and clear the electric windows. While these speakers don't have the best sound, they are certainly more than adequate. Pros: Very small compact speakers. Cons: Average sound quality. Very small magnets and plastic cones. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 PERFECT for Corrados Written By Victor, Riverside on Monday, December 10, 2012 For you Corrado owners looking to replace the rear 4" x 6" speakers, well this is the speaker to have. I have a 93 Corrado and they replaced the factory speaker perfectly. No modifications needed; just remove, replace and install. The plus is that it came with free wire harnesses that allows you to connect directly to OEM vehicle connector. It was just unusual that the harnesses were sent separately. Believe it or not I received the speakers within two days while the harnesses took five days. So don't plan on any installations unless you don't care to use the harnesses. The quality is good and it's amazing how compact they are; it looks like your not getting enough for your money :D Pros: Compact Cons: Not much to say other than there could be a little more base coming out of them. But other than that they sound very good. I would recommend them. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect Fit Written By TG, Washington, MO on Wednesday, September 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These were bought to replace the original speakers from a 1986 Porsche 911. They are a perfect drop-in fit. I was even able to use the original mounting hardware from the Alpine speakers. Because of the very shallow mounting depth these were the only ones that could fit and they do fit perfectly. The sound is great considering they are only a shallow 4x6 speaker. The rep at Crutchfield suggested these speakers and he was absolutely correct. Highly recommended for this situation. Pros: Fit. Sound. Cons: none 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Good speakers Written By Wild Bill, Spring Lake, NC on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice speakers, way better than stock. These fit into my Porsche 911 (993) with no modification needed. Pros: Sounds good. Cons: Not enough base, although that's not a fault of the speaker. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No Add accessories for the RetroSound R-463N Add Accessories Add a Warranty Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. See all categories & accessories Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Sound Deadening You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. 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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (May 28, 2012)—There will be a Super High 5 carryover of $32,834 when racing resumes Thursday at Betfair Hollywood Park.
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The Pick Six came close to carrying over into Thursday. There was one winning ticket Monday worth $112,462. The ticket, which cost $1,296, was purchased at Surfside, the intertrack wagering facility at Del Mar.
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PS3 Nazi Zombies
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Moms love me
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"I'm a fireman, you can helkp me w/ my hose"
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
Streaking across the lawn of the municipal court - fuck you parking ticket!
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Hospital room
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Makeup wallet, water gun, condoms, granola bar
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Tell ya what.....Sure wish I would have waited a year to buy a new bow! Congrats. This years lineup looks awesome!
Tell ya what.....Sure wish I would have waited a year to buy a new bow! Congrats. This years lineup looks awesome!
Martin Silencer,Nitrous cams, NAP Apache rest, Tru Glo sight
Martin Speed Demon, Z Cams, NAP drop away rest, Extreme sight
Gold Tip shafts, Twister vanes, NAP Shockwaves
By the pics I'd say it was worth the wait..Congratulations WW!
2011 Martin Firecat 400/NAP Apache Dropaway/Truglo Xtreme Sight/Custom 8" Stabilizer/Victory V6 Arrows
2007 Martin Jaguar /Trophy Taker Dropaway/Extreme Sight/Custom 21" Stabilizer/Victory V6 Arrows
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It seems the black carbon has caught many an eye! I thought about getting the nemesis because its a nice bow but my preference is a shorter lighter bow but 3.5 lbs isn't much from 3.8. That is why I got the Alien, shorter and a little lighter. That is a nice bow! congrats as well.
Okay so i have league night on Wednesday ill post up a full review along with a score comparison and what not after.
Martin x-200 unsure of year
2011 Mathews z7magnum
2012 Mathews z7magnum
2014 Mathews ChillR (on order)
Congrats, looks great. I like a little longer ATA and some weight as well, with the solid back wall I think the weight helps me with pin drift.
Okay so instead of starting a new thread ill do my review here.
Out of the box fit and finish- Better then my previous Martins, but not perfect still a couple machining marks and one paint hiccup but overall looks very nice.
Cam Comparison Nitro 2 to the Nitro 3- I feel no significant difference The Nemesis draws very smooth but so did my Onza, I feel the Nemesis might be a little smoother but that could be because of the ccs.
Stability of the bow and Feel at the shot- This is one of the most stable bows i have ever shot its right there on target and stays right there after the shot the bow does absolutely nothing but sit there and look good lol, No kick or vibration. Holds very Steady.
Tuning- I was not able to get a perfect bullet through paper but i walked back tuned it with a bareshaft at twenty yards and got it close enough part of the reason why i won't and never will get a bullet through paper is because of the cam system being a hybrid cam system without a double yoke Cam lean is there and always will be, You mix cam lean with a CCS roller guard you get a lot of side torque on the bow this worries me with the split limbs i feel in the future there will be a reliance on one limb which will cause limb failure I will be looking into replacing the Roller Guard with a cable slide and tilt tamer. But after Walk back tuning and Bareshaft tuning i was able to hit dimes at 20 yards with this bow so very accurate.
Speed- 28 inch draw 360 grain arrow 56 pounds i got 271-273 i had a peep and a dloop with a brass knock on the string with some silencers i feel this bow is right there with ibo which is good to hear for 3D.
Draw Cycle-Silky smooth
Overall summary and score comparison- Besides the Roller guard its a great bow my scores (not trying to brag or sound like a backyard Pro) But are the best in all 3 of my league nights, and lets just say shooting this bow is no different. My first time shooting this bow on my league night i shot my average and then over my average so i see nothing but improvement form here on out. I don't shoot 5 spot we shoot 3 Paper animal target we shoot all three at 6 different yardages Scoring is the Quarter size ring is a 5 the palm of your hand size ring is a 3 anything else is a 1 or a zero, Perfect game is a 90 ive shot 86 is my highest, my average is 76 It's a friendly competition nothing more but fun to shoot.
Martin x-200 unsure of year
2011 Mathews z7magnum
2012 Mathews z7magnum
2014 Mathews ChillR (on order)
Cam Timing out of the box was golden to, First time that's ever happened to me on an out of the box bow.
Martin x-200 unsure of year
2011 Mathews z7magnum
2012 Mathews z7magnum
2014 Mathews ChillR (on order)
Very nice review, thanks Wilt! Makes me wish I could afford a new bow this year
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- One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
- A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
2011 Onza 3: 70#, 28.25 draw (AMO), 384 gr arrow, 288 fps
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COZAD, NE—Winter survival following a drought and how to best manage through that situation will be one of the key topics discussed by Dr. Dan Undersander at the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference to be held Feb. 5-6 in Kearney.
"We'll piece together how all of these weather situations may impact this year's alfalfa crop, plus how to manage the crop during a drought. We'll talk about when to cut it, and how to help the crop recover for the next cutting," said Undersander, professor of agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Undersander is leading several sessions as part of an abbreviated and Alfalfa Intensive Training Seminar, the full version of which was developed for the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance. Material being utilized for the Alfalfa Expo & Conference, however, is being organized and focused more intently toward producers.
In addition to the drought and winter survival, he'll discuss the use of trace minerals on alfalfa and tissue testing. "The environment is changing and we may need to look at different nutrients to produce the best crop," he said. "For example, with less acid rain, some parts of the country may need additional sulfur. At the same time, companies are always promoting the latest and greatest fertilizer or product. We'll talk about proper testing methods to know what, if anything, would help the crop the most."
Another session will provide insight on managing insects, diseases and weeds. Undersander noted that recommendations have changed over the past few years because hay is worth more now. "Treatment options and recommendations for combating pests that were not appropriate before may certainly be a viable and good option now," he said.
Sponsored by the Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Association (N.A.M.A.), the Mid-America Alfalfa Expo & Conference will be held at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska, February 5 and 6, 2013. The event is designed especially for alfalfa producers, livestock/dairy producers and others who are involved in alfalfa production, purchasing, hay feeding or processing.
Recently added to the conference speaker list is Dr. Alfredo DiCostanzo of the University of Minnesota, who will discuss the animal utilization of alfalfa. Confirmed participants in a producers' panel include dairy producer John Johnson of Johnson Dairy in Eaton, Colo.; forage producer and exporter Drex Gaunt of Pasco, Wash., and a commodity buyer from central Nebraska.


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Every fall, the Texas State Teacher of the Year Program honors 40 Regional Teachers of the Year, among which are two State Teachers of the Year — one in elementary education and one in secondary education — and four state finalists. These regional teachers represent each of the 20 Education Service Center regions in Texas.
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) took over administration of the Teacher of Teacher of the Year Program in 2011. Information about the program, current winners, and the application process can be found on the TASA website.
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Horne, 34, spent much of his childhood here in Patterson, and several residents who attended high school in the 1990s said he was exceptional even in his youth, in both his behavior and his kind spirit.
That exceptional nature extended into Horne's 14-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard. Among his accolades was a Commendation Medal received in Emerald Isle, N.C., for his leadership in 63 search-and-rescue cases that saved 38 lives, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Horne's heroic deeds and his willingness to put his life on the line are reminders of the important role of the U.S. Coast Guard, which is often considered the forgotten branch of the military.
"Coasties" engage in a slew of search-and-rescue efforts each year and are responsible for protecting our nation's waterways. That work can be dangerous — and too frequently unrecognized.
Horne should be honored for his selfless and valiant work on behalf of our nation, and his life should be celebrated.
Patterson residents would do well to take time this week to reflect on his life and to remember his family in their thoughts and prayers.
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Every inch of this outstanding oak case music box by the Regina Music Box Company of New York is enveloped with incredible carved detailing. The box plays 15 1/2" disks and retains the incredible sound quality for which Regina was celebrated. A wonderful lithograph on the interior of the lid features a representation of the company's namesake Regina, venerating her as the "Queen of Music." This lithograph is marked "Copyright 1896, by the Regina Music Box Company." The mechanism is equipped with a start/stop lever and is incised "REGINA" with the serial number "35797." This delightful music box is in excellent working condition and is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity by the Music Box Society International, stating that "Box 35797 left the factory on 8/24/1899, Style 9 Oak, Shipped to R. M. B. Co." Dated August 24, 1899 21 5/8" wide x 19" deep x 11 3/4" high (29 5/16" closed)


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You follow a loose set of guidelines, but mostly you just follow your gut and your heart. Rock a look that shows you step outside the standard rules in the Lines boardshorts from Oakley. They feature an engineered striped print, sueded fabric and a tie front with a zippered fly. Grab your board and head into the sea knowing that you're the master of your own life.
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Interview with The Stanley Hotel Guest Services Agent Lindsay Harding
A) The Stanley Hotel offers a variety of unique historical and paranormal experiences for guests. Built in 1909, The Stanley retains the original architectural and decorative charm popular in the early 1900's. Guests will feel like they are stepping back in time when they pass through our doors, except with the convenience of modern amenities. Also, the Stanley is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America, so guests visiting the hotel are welcome to investigate the paranormal and even have the option of booking one of our very highly sought after "haunted rooms."
Q) Can you explain what makes your location appealing to travelers as a vacation destination?
A) The Stanley Hotel is located in the gorgeous mountain village of Estes Park. With panoramic views, rivaling the best in Colorado, and close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, The Stanley's location is ideal for anyone looking for a short getaway or week-long vacation. Also, the hotel is nestled directly above Estes Park's main street, a mere 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive. The Stanley even offers a variety of concierge services to assist you plan any activities you may enjoy during your stay in Estes Park.
Q) Are there any "must-try" dishes or drinks at the resort that guests should order?
A) Here at The Stanley, we feature our Cascades Restaurant and Whiskey Bar, famous for the largest selection of whiskeys in the state of Colorado. With a menu headed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Rich Beichner, Cascades is consistently ranked as a top restaurant on the Front Range. Guests dining at our restaurant would be savvy to sample the phenomenal Smoked Pheasant Chowder. A favorite among guests, this delectable dish features a genius collaboration of smoked pheasant, wild rice, oloroso sherry and fresh cream. Another "must-try" for carnivores would be our mouth-watering Angus steaks. Harvested fresh from the MacGregor Ranch, located right behind the hotel, our steaks are guaranteed to satisfy all who yearn for red meat. For vegetarians, we offer a menagerie of delectable options, such as the unrivaled Pecan Crusted Winter Squash. From our famous Whiskey Bar, guests will be delighted with the elaborate selection of whiskeys and signature drinks alike. The 'Bacon Bloody Mary' and our signature 'Red Rum Punch' are guest favorites, and definitely a "must-try" for all those 21 & over who visit the hotel.
Q) What are the three things about your property that guests may not know?
A) There are many bits of information guests may not know about The Stanley before they arrive. For instance, The Stanley Hotel was built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, co-inventor of the Stanley Steamer. Secondly, the hotel was originally painted a mustard yellow, but was repainted during WWII to its current whitewash color. Thirdly, it is a common misconception that the movie, The Shining, was filmed here at The Stanley. While Steven King stayed here and the hotel served as a muse for his best-selling novel, the movie featuring Jack Nicholson was not filmed here. However, Steven King did buy the rights back to the screenplay and produced The Shining mini-series in 1995, which was filmed almost in its entirety here at The Stanley and around Estes Park.
Q) Can you take me through what a guests stay would be like and what an average day might entail in terms of activities, etc?
A) Whether you choose to sleep in and order room-service, or wake up to a sunrise hike, from the time you start your day here at The Stanley, the hotel and town are bustling with activity. Guests are encouraged to sample from the extensive breakfast menu at our Cascades restaurant, or if you are a guest of our Lodge, enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast hand-prepared by our very own inn keeper, Midge. After breakfast, guests can catch up on their Stanley history by taking one of our famous Stanley tours. Not only will you get to tour the grounds and the hotel itself, but your tour guide will transport you through time as you learn about the grand history of the hotel as well as the paranormal stories associated with our history. After the tour, guests would be wise to stop by our Steamer's Café for a light lunch. And whether you wish to spend the afternoon lounging by our sun-drenched pool, or having a relaxing massage at the spa, The Stanley Hotel offers many ways to entertain adults and children alike. Another wonderful activity for the afternoon is making the short jaunt into town and walking along the main strip, enjoying the quaint shops and riverwalk. After a satisfying dinner at our Cascades or at one of the many downtown restaurants, the next 'must-do' activity is participating in one of our night tours, such as the Night Ghost Tour, which takes you all over the grounds under the cloak of darkness while your tour guide immerses you in the mystical and paranormal dimensions of the hotel. After your choice of nightly fun, return to your room and relax in our luxurious beds and drift back off to sleep.
Q) Have you had any notable guests or celebrities visit that you can share?
A) From Jim Carrey to John McCainn, The Stanley is never at a shortage of celebrity guests. Most recently, there was a certain celebrity couple who had their wedding here on the property, guests included the likes of Amy Poehler, Jon Stewart, Amber Tamblyn and Stephen Colbert.
Q) What elements about your property are truly luxurious?
A) From the time you enter the door, guests will be charmed by the historic opulence of The Stanley Hotel. With grand Georgian style architecture, the very nature of the hotel boasts luxury. Our updated guest rooms, like our lavish Superior Kings, are located on the front corners of the hotel and come outfitted with grand 4-poster king-sized beds and sumptuous Concerto bedding, and boast gorgeous mountain views. Need to relax? Come spend a day in our on-site spa, have an extravagant meal at our restaurant Cascades, or order from an extensive selection of wines and just enjoy a night in your plush suite.
Q) What advice do you have for guests who are staying at your resort?
A) Advice for guests staying at The Stanley would be to always pack at least one outfit for either warm or cold weather (whichever is the opposite of that expected in the current season). Here in the Rockies, weather can change at the drop of a hat. Come prepared to have a fun, relaxing stay, and never be afraid to consult with the front desk or concierge if there is anything about your stay we could possibly make more enjoyable!
Q) What is the best time to travel to property?
A) The summer months are ideal for a visit to The Stanley. Not only is the weather gorgeous, but Estes Park is buzzing with activities and life. From a simple hike or picnic in the park, to taking a famous Stanley Tour, June through October is idyllic for indoor/outdoor activities.


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Review: Sonic Generations (Xbox 360)
My GameFly Review: 9 (Excellent)
Rarely do I get giddy while playing a video game, but the nostalgia of "Sonic Generations" is staggering.
The Genesis was my first home console, so I grew up playing Sonic. The franchise has always had a special place in my heart, but admittedly I gave up prior to Sonic Adventures for the Dreamcast. I decided to give this title a shot and not only did I play this game over-and-over, but after unlocking 95% of the achievements I'm planning on purchasing it simply to play through it another dozen times. (Not to mention my 6 year old nephew LOVED this game before I sent it back)
Sonic Generations takes levels from your favorite past Sonic titles. From Sonic The Hedgehog to Sonic Unleashed & everything in between. The best part is the "Classic" and "Modern" re-imagining of all these levels. Classic is your vintage side-scroller of course; while Modern is the 3D, fast paced, racing-style gameplay that Sonic has seen in recent years. One of the coolest additions is collecting the Red Stars hidden through out the levels. When you collect the stars you unlock artwork, music, points for upgrades, and tons of other items that are well worth it.
The gameplay itself is blazing fast, and you will revisit levels constantly to unlock the highest rankings and collect all the hidden red stars. The graphics are colorful, vibrant, and bright enough to make even the Great Depression look like a party. And the audio will make you feel like a kid again (particularly "City Escape - Classic"). But if you choose to listen to some classic Green Hill Zone, when you unlock music items you can implement them into the levels as the backing track!
My only gripe is boss battles. They admittedly are quite forgettable and definitely don't have the same feel as the classic Genesis showdowns.
However Sonic Generations proves that the classic formula is still 100% effective today. Sonic has truly stood the test of time, and you should have no regrets renting/purchasing this spectacular title.


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Rob's Masculine Modern Condo
House Tour
Name: Robert Gerner – Agent, Four Corner Realty
Location: Wilshire Corridor, Los Angeles, California
Size:1,450 square feet
Years lived in: 1 year; rent
Rob's two bedroom apartment overlooks the Wilshire corridor and has a stunning view of the Hollywood Hills. His home is the perfect bachelor pad, with plenty of personal style. Designer Stefani Rosso lent a helping hand in pulling together some of the finishing touches on the interior design.
The space itself is roomy and modern, but Rob has integrated his personal style throughout to create a livable and functional home. "Being a Los Angeles native influenced by so many different genres of styles growing up, finding one's own eclectic sense and feel is an evolution of its own," he says. When I asked Rob what was most essential about designing a home, he said it was all about restraint. "It is sometimes difficult to be selective and not overfill the space. Empty space can say more than eight items you thought you needed to have." With experience gained from his involvement in real estate, Rob was able to develop a home that he's proud of, incorporating his love of modern decor, and vintage maps.
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My Style: A masculine compilation of contemporary and modernist elements. Can one's style really ever be totally defined?
Inspiration: I try to imagine a room where Thomas Crown, Bugsy Segal and Howard Hughes would be brainstorming the next move over a glass of prohibition era hooch.
Favorite Element: It's a tie between the rooftop pool and the concierge.
Biggest Challenge: At first it was waiting for all the furniture to arrive. I kept thinking "this is like watching my clients waiting to close escrow!" But once the furniture arrived, integrating my family's heirloom collection of antique maps presented another set of challenges.
What Friends Say: It doesn't get more bachelor than this.
Biggest Embarrassment: There is no cabana at the pool.
Proudest DIY: I hung all the maps myself.
Biggest Indulgence: Splurging on my interior designer, Stefani Rosso. She made sure all the important details were expertly handled.
Best Advice: Make sure you have accurate measurements of everything — and don't forget to measure the elevator!
Dream Sources: Locating unique pieces such as my fully restored vintage Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa. This one came all the way from Chicago.
Resources of Note:
- • Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa; Modern Drama, Chicago
• Caulfield Coffee Table; Minotti Los Angeles
• Custom Ottoman & Bolster Pillows in Maharam's Violet Epingle Stripe by Paul Smith
• Adjustable Table E1070 by Eileen Gray; Design Within Reach
• Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair; Room & Board
• Larabee Dot Round Vase; Kate Spade
• Double 12 Dominoes; Etsy
• Chinoiserie Porcelain Cup; Melrose Trading Post (Fairfax Sunday Flea Market)
• Off-white Crocodile Tray; Vellum
• Eames Lounge & Ottoman; Black Vicenza Leather & Walnut; Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller; Room & Board
• Square Ribbon Vase; MoMA Store
- • Cesca Cane Chairs by Marcel Breuer
• Diane von Furstenberg Radiant Lacquer Serving Tray; Bloomingdales
• Tea Towels; Hammock's & High Tea
• Lotus Blossom Votive; Designers Views on La Brea
• Gilt Horse Bookend; Sunset Bazaar; Silverlake
- • Andrew Martin Floor Lamp
• H.D. Buttercup Storage Chest
• Winter Patchwork Throw; West Elm
• Custom Headboard
- • Kartell Optic Cube
• Organic Woodgrain Towels; Westelm
• Vintage Pyrex Apothecary Jar
• Voluspa Candles
• Teak Laughing Buddha; Roadside Shop in Bangkok, Thailand
Thanks, Rob! Also thank you to Stefani Rosso for connecting me with Rob for the tour!
(Images: Bethany Nauert)
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Love this place!! Particularly like the overall color palette. Thomas Crown would most certainly approve!
If I had the level of money for this apartment and this lifestyle, I too would have trouble deciding between the rooftop pool and a concierge. On a more practical note, I love the dotted wall and the sofa. I don't know how comfortable it is, but it looks fantastic. The TV is a little high though. As an avid TV watcher, I am pretty particular about distance and height of my viewing.
The bedroom colors are perfect. What paint did you use on the bedroom walls?
Model boats are the new taxidermy, which was the new antlers. A prediction for 2013: bayonets.
It's a lovely place for sure ... just hard to picture living there.
Handsomely done. Wondering where the dining table comes from. Love the white juxtaposed with the taupe/gray.
I love everything about that bed. And I love the darkness of it all - the colors, the floors. Very dramatic and old world glamorous. Wait, can you use that word to describe a bachelor pad? Also, if this is "masculine" design, that's what I want, all the time. Simple, not too much. Lovely.
Any details on the bed linens/covers other than the West Elm throw?
Very well done! Love the bathroom - paint color, please?
"Bayonets"! When I read that, I guffawed so loud I woke the dog.
Beautiful, masculine apartment! I also would love to know the color/brand of paint for the bedroom please. It is such a perfect gray.
-Bed with the linens
I love the muted paint colors and the understated art- it really balances the space. I actually like that the TV is set high, and not the focal point. The only thing- I really don't love the white dining table or the flimsy light fixture over it...a solid warmly textured (cherry tone?) wood dining table, along with a much larger & architectural light fixture- would really do this space justice. The white could be brought into the dining space through the dining chairs and/or the light fixture.
Handsome. That´s the one quality- word to describe this dapper, swoontastick and gorgeously put together ensemble of all things oh- so- fine. I especially applaud the mirrored wall at the dining room. Very, very nice! Yet again... no cabana over the pool?!? Jesus! How do you live with yourself, dear man!
Joking aside, most pleasurable tour.
what grey color/brand of paint was used in the living area?
Stephanie Rosso did a great job with this apartment;
Muted colors yet sophisticated, modern, perfect for a man however with a touch of feminity.
the colors of the master are just stunning and inviting me to rest on the bed.
I do see myself living in there.
great creation, every bit of angle of this place was well thought.!
Gorgeous. I love it.
This is very thoughtfully and tastefully done, but it seems a bit dark and somber to me. I'd love to see a few more pops of color and a few softer textures in the main living area.
Of course, if I was a young male bachelor, I'd probably love it.
Entirely out of subject ( yet cunningly brushing on the house tour above ) THIS is what delighted me in A- therapy eons before I registered. All different individuals with individual tastes sharing their praises, opinions and suggestions. And allow me to chuckle a bit but Taino dearie just underlined my stairway to heaven by typing "dark, wood, black, leather, etc...". And this comes from an old, tired hag, one who´s fave room is windowless library with black bookcases.
Fabulous. Immaculate. Dramatic. Elegant. Wonderful job by the interior designer.
(P.S. The gangster's last name was spelled "Siegel," not "Segal.")
OLE OLE OLE OLE! From one Gaucho alum to another, well-done.
1. One does not live in this apartment, one beds dames in this apartment.
2. I will procure some bayonets for future decorating.
3. I'm kind of obsessed with "Dinner before dishonor."
All that comes to mind is Edgar Allen Poe; "Once upon a midnight dreary,I sat and pondered weak and weary"etc.He has gorgeous stuff ,but its subjugated by the over all gloom.Personally speaking,I HATE those circles on the wall,not every last design idea from the 70s needs to be resurrected.
You lost me at "interior designer". I prefer tours of homes that the people who live in them decorate with their own creativity and personality.
It has that "I can afford an interior designer" look about it. Hard to imagine living in it.
The wall colour is nice though.
I must have a "bachelor" trapped inside me. Every time I see an AT tour labeled as a "bachelor pad" I like it better than most of the tours I see of homes populated by single women or lovey-dovey heterosexual couples.
Adore the sofa and maps (esp. the 2 horizontal above the bed). Clever way to work in flat screen: just another canvas:) What a beautiful place to live!
Those were my very two complaints as well, the white table and the light fixture over it. Though hard to complain at all about such a stylish svelte place.
This fella's a romantic! This apartment is like a gorgeous set from a 1940's film, and I mean that in a good way. The maps are just beautiful, and because there are so many of them, they provide continuity throughout the apartment. As others have said, the dining table seems to stand out a little too much--perhaps the finish is too white and shiny, too much modern and not enough moderne. I could see a shagreen type finish on the table fitting in well with the off-white leather chairs in the living room. Or, as someone mentioned, a rich wood tone table with sleek lines, and perhaps metal accents would look good. The light fixture over the dining table is pretty but doesn't seem to fit the sleek moderne style.
TV is much, much too high... TVs should be mounted at eye level while seated. I don't know why people mount them so high. It looks ridiculous. And unless you live in a beach house, window shutters are all kinds of wrong. Love the sofa, though!
What I love about this place is how much personality and design they were able to layer onto what looks like a plain box condo underneath. Obviously this is a corner unit with great views, but they had to deal with the same dull 8" ceilings, A/C vent ducts, and boring, characterless layout that so many new construction apartments have. Well done, sir.
That dining table reminds me of a cosmetics store I pass by often, which uses something similar as a make-up display/try-on table. Anyway. Flawless place otherwise. If I didn't know the resident was into maps, it would look impersonal to me. It has almost like a business-hotel/serviced-apartment feel to it.
Now where does one find bayonets?
looks the set of an American Psycho sequel
Has anyone noticed that the fireplace is covered up by a bunch of framed pictures on the floor? It always looks to me as if someone forgot to hang them....poor fireplace! Otherwise, I do like the place, although it is a tad too polished and too "decorated" for my taste.
Boring and cold. It looks like no one lives there.
I don't understand why all "masculine" interiors need to have chrome, mirrors and gray. The most handsome part in this setting is Rob!
I don't like the big balls over the dining table
Warm, elegant and dramatic. Perfect.I don't care if it's styled by an interior designer, it's still insipiring.
I too like Jukesgrrl must have a bachelor inside since I always love tours labeled as "bachelor pads".
I love most of it, and I'm a woman. I'm not a "girlie girl", so that may explain it.
The mirror wall, however, is atrocious. I lived through those in the 60's and 70's and still can't see them without a shiver of disgust running down my spine. I don't mind the mirrors behind the bar, or in a nook, but an entire wall brings back memories of bad red shag carpeting, "conversation pits," and leisure suits. No thanks.
Elegant, striking.
it's very yar.
modern day gatsby. i like it.
i like that the maps are his collection, not just a bunch of prints off the internet. i particularly like the one in the bathroom. and i like the boats! the favorite element and biggest embarrassment answers just hurt, it's like a pull away from humanity. and i dislike people using buddha heads for decoration. i think it's funny this is the second or third male tour i've seen lately where the proudest DIY is hanging something, hah. :) i'd have liked to see a view of the kitchen!
i like the overall impression of the place. i think the only thing i'd truly like to see different (other than not using a buddha head for decoration), is comfier looking seats.
Fabulous x
I wonder how he got two pendant lights to share a single ceiling hardwire. Anyone know if this can easily be done?
Ditto!! This single gal finds most of the interiors in AT a tad fussy :-)
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh, my God. It even has a watermark.
Love, love love! Handsome home!
Dear God, this one really brought out the meanies!
I'm a woman and I liked it (probably because I don't have/want kids). Only thing I didn't care for was the Wassily chairs -- attractive but not comfortable.
Am I the only one who sees the HUMOR in the "no cabana" answer to the dreaded "biggest embarrassment" question? I interpreted that line as a cute joke by the owner, not a straight answer.
If you take his answer at face value, no wonder you think he's a twit.
Yeah, pretty sure the guy was kidding with the 'no cabana' comment, etc. I think a fair bit of it is tongue-in-cheek, actually; give him some credit!
That said, I have to agree that:
'...this should be listed under the stylist's name as an example of her work, not as a house tour. I love the home tour posts for being examples of how people style their OWN home, not how wealthy people hire stylists to do this.'
It's ok; though the circles in the squares is very early '70s & not in a good way. After the SF 220sf/$1500 mo. rent AT post, wondering what the rent is on this place.
I've seen worse on AT that some tout as being 'more homey looking'. I've also seen better 'masculine modern' spaces on AT.
Not my taste but it's a nice place. I love the mirrored wall even if it is dated. When I think of a bachelor pad, I imagine Rock Hudson's apartment in "Pillow Talk." Flip a switch and the lights dim and hi-fi starts playing music, flip another switch and the hide-a-bed pops out. Rob's apartment is several cuts above a bachelor pad. Was he once a used car salesman? Not sure why there is so much hostility.
I loved every single photo. Stunning place. I also am a big fan of the"Dinner before Dishonor." Thank you for sharing!
I think it's lovely and looks like it smells like my grandfather. (Which is a good thing - he always was a handsome man and wore fantastic cologne.)
The place has a nice retro feel to it, and the young man is handsome.
Love it. I guess I must like masculine things (though I'm not male), because I would gladly live in this! Love the color scheme and clean lines and nautical accessories.
Dinner before Dishonor is epic - source please, Rob?
This is more comment than I would ever consider making and I usually opt to say nothing when it's negative. On the negatives: I don't believe it's the resident's fault. My criticisms are more for the producer of this photo shoot. It is very contrived.
It's a man's space, excellent, take it for what it is. There are nice elements, the art/heirloom maps in particular. I find it interesting that the resident states that a design essential for him was all about restraint and "'…empty space can say more than eight items you thought you needed to have'". Yet the place, as shown, is not really restrained at all: the main room (living/dining and kitchen) is more sensory rich. The depth is done well, but it's certainly not in the spirit of "less is more". There is some "breathing room" in the bedroom and bathroom.
The Apartment Therapy Survey indicates the particular pride and joy: the fully restored vintage Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa. Featured in one long shot that is hard to see. No close-ups. No focus on this unique piece. What a shame. However, multiple shots of the (classic, famous and cool) Marcel Breuer Wassily Chairs and Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Lounge Chairs (or reproductions) and ottoman. Incidentally, the resources state (living room): "Eames Lounge & Ottoman; Black Vicenza Leather & Walnut; Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller; Room & Board". I don't see an Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman in the space, even hiding in a corner. A photo shoot production switch out of the Eames to the ivory Mies chairs seems apparent (to balance out that white dining table?) Someone neglected to update the resource credits.
Buddha in the bathroom: Buddha deserves a place of honour and a bathroom is not it. Buddha is never to be placed where you go to the toilet (nor in a bedroom where intimacy occurs). A partially turned down bed and no real sleeping pillows: is this how people live? Hat (prop?) and sunglasses on opposite bedside tables: if you say so. Finally, a gentleman that loves fresh flowers that much: superb. If this is not natural, then: on the coffee table, ottoman (replaced by liquor in image 1), kitchen counter, entry table, bar, and window sill (absent in image 2, migrated 6/7 to 11, plus books...maybe there are two sailboats with a "2"), is overkill.
Fully acknowledged, these comments are overkill, but can you blame me?
It's nice, but so clichéd and looks like a showroom, rather than a home that someone actually occupies. The only things that really caught my eye are the chair next to the bed and the dining chairs (I grew up with those dining chairs).
"Confirmed" bachelor seems more appropriate ;) Nice place. The bed is a bit of a let down though.
I totally agree, MelissaM! Hilarious. I think he's just trying to say, "Hey, I like my apartment. No embarrassments here!"
Very draper!
Very draper!
I'm in awe of your bathroom. So luxurious!
I LOVE the fact that you turned this rental into a HOME!! Sooo many people are limited by the fact that they are simply renting, and they ignor their personal style and put it off til they "own" a home. But serious, do we ever really "own" a home anyway??
This space inspires me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing!
I love pretty much every bit of this tour. I've always liked more masculine touches though and it's very classic rat-pack Hollywood to me. As a side, do you want a girlfriend? ;-P
On the stucco walls in the bedroom, like the texture of them painted gray.


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BMC Racing Team's Adam Blythe finished 13th on Sunday's final stage of Ster ZLM Toer, while teammate Danilo Wyss placed 10th overall for his best finish in a stage race since turning professional in 2008.
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BMC Racing Team Assistant Director Max Sciandri said Wyss's result might have been even better had the weather cooperated more for Wednesday's prologue. "Unfortunately, he started on a rainy day when the first guys started in the dry," Sciandri said. "That few seconds would have put him in the top five or top seven." Wyss said he was satisfied with his result that bettered an 11th place overall at the 2009 Tour de Beauce. "I'm happy with my top 10 on the GC (general classification)," he said. "I had really good feeling and good legs yesterday. It would be better to have it more hilly and harder. Today was really nervous again. The break made it just on the line and the final was really, really nervous." Pim Ligthart (Vacansoleil-DCM) survived out of the day's breakaway to win the 176.2-kilometer race while Lars Boom (Blanco Pro Cycling Team) captured the overall. Sciandri said the team's goal to nurture Alessandro Ballan in his first stage race of the year was a success. "He actually got better as the days went by and he stayed out of the trouble," Sciandri said. Ballan said it was important for him to finish. The past world road champion was 91st overall, 21:16 back. "I feel good," he said. "I had good sensations and I think this was good training for the next race. I wanted to help the team, but sometimes it's not possible. I think this is a nice race for a comeback and we'll see how it goes for the next one."