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My favorites this season:
Alissa's LP
Davis & White's FD (especially at Worlds)
Ryan Bradley's short at Nationals
The Shibutani's FD
W/P's SD
Y/C's LP at Nationals
P/B's FD
Alissa Czisny's Nationals LP
Carolina Kostner's GPF LP
Yu-Na Kim's Worlds LP
Karina Johnson's Worlds SP (Just for Final Fantasy)
Jason Brown's Nationals LP
Nathan Chen's Nationals LP
Takahiko Kozuka's Worlds LP
Patrick Chan's Nationals LP
Shawn Sawyer's Nationals LP
Daisuke Takahashi's Worlds SP
Davis & White's Worlds LP
Virtue & Moir's Worlds LP
Shibutani & Shibutani's Nationals LP
Pechalat & Bourzat's Europeans LP
My favorites this season:
Alissa's LP
Davis & White's FD (especially at Worlds)
Ryan Bradley's short at Nationals
The Shibutani's FD
W/P's SD
Y/C's LP at Nationals
P/B's FD
Paige LAWRENCE / Rudi SWIEGERS SP (this is my favorite program of this season)
Wenjing SUI / Cong HAN SP
Caitlin YANKOWSKAS / John COUGHLIN - love SP and LP
Lubov ILIUSHECHKINA / Nodari MAISURADZE SP
Aliona SAVCHENKO / Robin SZOLKOWY LP (to watch it life at WCh was really amazing)
Yu-Na KIM - SP
Kiira KORPI - SP
Carolina KOSTNER - LP at WCh
Kanako MURAKAMI - SP
Akiko SUZUKI - LP (my favorite)
Michal BREZINA - SP
Jeremy ABBOTT - LP
Richard DORNBUSH - LP
Peter LIEBERS - LP
Nobunari ODA - SP
Lynn KRIENGKRAIRUT / Logan GIULIETTI-SCHMITT -FD
Kaitlyn WEAVER / Andrew POJE - SD (best of the season)
Zoe BLANC / Pierre-Loup BOUQUET - FD
Louise WALDEN / Owen EDWARDS - FD
Penny COOMES / Nicholas BUCKLAND - FD
Federica FAIELLA / Massimo SCALI - FD
Nathalie PECHALAT / Fabian BOURZAT - SD
Shibs - FD
Ekaterina RIAZANOVA / Ilia TKACHENKO - SD
Ekaterina PUSHKASH / Jonathan GUERREIRO - SD
Evgenia KOSIGINA / Nikolai MOROSHKIN - FD
Virue-Moir - SD (because if best waltz timing) and FD
I think its too many? )) Yes///
And this season i like some exibition programs
Abbot, Kozuka and Chan made exibitions this year more funny to watch.
D/W's SD
V/M'S SD and that FD!!!! (which I truly hope they will keep for next season; it was beyond outstanding, it just needs some more outings and maybe a bit more polish on the second half)
Shibs FD
P/B SD and FD
W/P's SD (first SD that made me see the SD could be a wonderful thing; D/W's is even better but it wasn't very good at the start of the season) and FD
R/T SD (Lovely and charming interpretation, and a really nice SD built around the pattern, like D/W. Someone open up a post-season thread about the SD, already!)
V/T SP (the story behind it makes me so happy for and proud of Maksim; I think it's terrific that he is so invested in the artistic side of skating and wanted to skate to it for years)
I/M SP (it was cheesy, but cute and it worked for them)
B/L SP (as far as I'm concerned they can keep it forever)
S/S SP and LP (both of which NEED to come back as exhibition programs occasionally, especially Pink Panther)
Y/C LP (their split makes me really sad, but at least there's still Youtube; I hope that whatever went down between the two of them, they're both proud of their win and Nationals and this program)
Alissa LP
Mao LP
Yuna SP and LP (I hope she keeps them both if she competes next season)
Adelina SP (I started out hating it because I felt like she could never do Janet Lynn's version justice, but when I realized how completely different it was, I started to really love it on it's own merits. Plus I know some people really don't like the gloves/costume, but I thought it was adorable, charmingly youthful without being too cutesy, and this is probably the last season she can skate something like that and get away with it without being slammed as being "too immature")
Kanako SP (Super cute and young, and not something she can get away with next season, but there's a place for that and she does it well)
Elizaveta SP (Almost messy in places, and she needs a lot of polish, but I thought it suited her strengths very well, and I liked that a lot of the movements in the choreography really matched up with the style of the music. Wish they'd gone with a nice green-blue costume in the same cut, probably a similar shade to Joannie's last year.)
Miki's SP
Akiko LP (sob)
Patrick SP & LP
Daisuke SP & LP
Takahiko LP
Shawn LP (he can skate this for the rest of his life and I will gladly pay hundreds of dollars for the privilege of driving to Canada to watch him do it)
Armin SP and LP
Nobunari SP (I want him to change the spins a bit and keep this for next season, because I think it's a really good vehicle for him, it's like exactly the direction I want him to take his skating in artistically: serious, determined, aggressive, warrior-like, strong Japanese influence. He can be good with light-hearted, comedic programs too, but the judges don't seem to take those seriously. He's never going to be a showman like Daisuke or a really lyrical skater, and sometimes he shuts down on the performance aspect when he's nervous, so I think programs that showcase his speed, energy, and amazing power are the way to go.)
Tomas Verner LP (I feel like this was a really overlooked program, compared to how wonderful it is. Like Nobu's SP was for him, I think it was an amazing vehicle for all the best, most wonderful aspects of Tomas's skating, his charm, his beautiful basics, his musicality, how joyful his skating can be, without descending into being cheesy or silly. More like this next season! He should just do Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire's greatest hits from now on.)
Patrick's new POTO, Daisuke's Mambo, Mao's Ballade and Leibestraume, D/W La Traviata. Those are the ones I keep watching again and again and again. Honorable mention to Jeremy's LP as having the most amazing potential, and definitely deserving another season to see it skated the way it was meant to be skated.
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^^ Do you mean Tomas Verner's SP? I agree his SP was great and suited him very well, but I found his MJ FS to be disjointed and a little boring, too many music cuts, didn't particularly play to his strengths.


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Upon their return from "Charger Camp," the incoming freshman class is guided up the front staircase to the Fall Convocation ceremony, an annual Welcome Week tradition at Briar Cliff.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Upon their arrival for the start of the new academic year, new and returning Briar Cliff University students are greeted by Welcome Week, an annual tradition to assist in their transition to campus life.
"Welcome Week is so popular among our new and returning students that it has grown to more than a week," said Louise Paskey, vice president for Student Development. "BCU students find the atmosphere helps them ease into campus life, have fun and make new friends in the process."
Highlights for freshmen during Welcome Week include a family picnic; Charger Camp, a BCU immersion experience at Spirit Lake, Iowa; Convocation, a ceremony to officially welcome freshmen to the University; and a presentation on dangers of binge drinking. Freshmen also will receive their iPad tablets and participate in iPad training.
When classes begin on Monday, Aug. 26, all students are treated to donuts, served by staff and faculty, and receive directions to their classes. Games and entertainment on campus are planned during Labor Day Weekend. Slated later that week, the BCU Opportunity Fair offers students a wide range of information on part-time jobs and volunteer opportunities. An array of athletic events are also scheduled, as the Charger volleyball, football, soccer and golf teams start their seasons.
Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 31 states and 11 countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and service.
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On June 24, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a 7-1 ruling on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (Fisher). Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the case.
Abigail Fisher, an applicant to the University of Texas at Austin, filed the suit against the university in 2008; the suit asked that the Supreme Court either declare the admissions policy of the university inconsistent with Grutter v. Bollinger, or overrule it entirely. In the 2003 case, the Supreme Court ruled that race could only play a limited role in the admissions policies of public universities. The United States District Court heard Fisher v. University of Texas in 2009 and upheld the legality of the university's admission policy. The case was appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals which also ruled in the university's favor. On February 21, 2012, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.
In ruling, the Supreme Court held that the Fifth Circuit must rehear the Fisher case. The Supreme Court ruled that the Fifth Circuit was incorrect in upholding a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Texas because the lower court had failed to apply "strict scrutiny".1 to the university's policy. "Strict scrutiny," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority, "does not permit a court to accept a school's assertion that its admissions process uses race in a permissible way without closely examining how the process works in practice." Furthermore, Justice Kennedy stated that affirmative action programs must "verify that it is necessary for a university to use race to achieve the educational benefits of diversity." That requires "a careful judicial inquiry into whether a university could achieve sufficient diversity without using racial classifications."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the lone dissent, stating that she would have upheld the appeals court decision endorsing the entire Texas admissions program. It should be noted, that the ruling in the Fisher case did not overrule Grutter, which could have ended affirmative action policies in admissions at U.S. public universities. There is speculation that the Supreme Court will see this case again.
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text: Anti-mountaintop-removal activist Larry Gibson dies By Mackenzie Mays September 9, 2012 Story Share Read more on the Coal Tattoo blog.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Renowned environmentalist and mountaintop removal opponent Larry Gibson died of a heart attack Sunday afternoon while working on Kayford Mountain -- the place he dedicated his life to protecting.Gibson spent decades rallying against the coal industry's impact on Appalachia and was named one of CNN's "Heroes" in 2007. He appeared on ABC's 20/20, traveled the country speaking out against mountaintop removal mining and testified before the United Nations with his signature slogan "Love 'em or leave 'em, just don't destroy 'em."Just this year, Gibson, 66, traveled to South America to speak about environmental issues."I've never met anyone as courageous Larry Gibson. He was a true icon in this work and showed his love for the mountains through action. He didn't sit around and simply enjoy the mountains. He worked everyday to protect them," said Janet Keating, executive director of the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition. "He died today doing what he loved, which was being on that mountain."Kayford Mountain, in Raleigh County, was Gibson's birthplace and the final resting place for his ancestors stretching back to the 18th century. Since mining began on the mountain in 1986, Gibson has fought to preserve his home and the homes of others.Keating worked with Gibson for more than 20 years and stood beside him when he walked across the state during the '90s to promote awareness of the state's mountaintop-removal controversy."I can't count how many times he was arrested for fighting what he believed in. We would tell him it wasn't safe and that tensions were high. But it didn't matter. He would say, 'We have to tell people what's happening.' He was tenacious," she said. "In spite of difficult issues, he kept a sense of humor and could lift us up when we were feeling really discouraged about the work." Friends say Gibson was hospitalized last week and received four stents in his heart.Bill Price, environmental justice coordinator for West Virginia's Sierra Club, said in the 12 years he spent working with Gibson, he rarely saw him without his bright neon t-shirt and hat broadcasting his message."He took simple tools and used them to engage people in the fight for justice in Appalachia. He told his story in a away that just captivated people," Price said. "After people met Larry, they never thought of things the same."A private funeral is planned, and Larry's family has requested that those wishing to express condolences make donations to the Keeper of the Mountains Foundation, which he founded in 2004 to support mountain communities.Larry is survived by his wife, Carol, two sons Cameron and Larry Jr. and his daughter, Victoria.A public memorial service will be announced at a later time."Larry used to say, "My mother gave me birth, but the Earth gives me life', " Keating said. "He was profound." To make a donation, visit mountainkeeper.blogspot.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 WV school district apologizes for 'Trump Perry' sign at football game 5 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich Things to do Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 Previous Story Mayor meets with fellow electric-car owners Next Story


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Residents in area communities may find a blue and gold door hanger on their doors placed by Scouts over the weekend. Instead of bags, as have been used in years past, Boy Scouts from local units will pass out the door hangers reminding residents of "Scouting for Food" day, Saturday, Oct. 5.
On that day, residents are asked to put non-perishable food items in double-bags and place them outside their front door by 9 a.m. Then, groups of Scouts will scour neighborhoods collecting the items to deliver to the local food shelf.
Non-perishable food items must be in undamaged containers. The types of foods needed include canned meats, soups and stews, cereals, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta and pasta sauces and baby food and formula, as well as paper towels, tissue and diapers.
In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was formed to build character and to do a "good turn" for others. Residents are asked to help local Scouts by embracing these worthy goals and participating in Scouting for Food.


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rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|Good route that is a bit easier (in some ways) than the surrounding 12a's but makes up for it in other ways.... Getting to the 3rd bolt is a little bit in your grill. Top part isn't hard but isn't super casual considering the bolt spacing and occasional friable rock.
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Jan 31, 2016
|As the name implies and the classic status, this is a great one. Similar in nature to the other routes at this wall, there is a crux band that runs throughout the bottom for the first 3 bolts of this entire wall. The crux is short lived on the real deal, much like Spontaneous Combustion and The Smoking Pickle, where is slabs out and gets much easier to the top....


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Creamed Eggs on English Muffins Recipe
I came across this magazine when I first got married more than 20 years ago. It's still my husband's favorite for breakfast or brunch.
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 1. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until almost tender. Add mushrooms; saute until mushrooms and onion are tender. Stir in milk and cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted and blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper. Add eggs; heat through. Serve over English muffins. Yield: 4 servings.
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Discovery Institute and the status of Intelligent Design as science
I have one critique of Dunford's argument--I believe he is conflating two positions in order to create a contradiction on the part of the Discovery Institute when he points out that they argued that he should rule on the constitutionality of Intelligent Design, but should not have ruled on whether Intelligent Design is science. These are distinguishable issues and one could hold both simultaneously without contradiction (though not necessarily without error). Where the Discovery Institute contradicted the recent argument from Michael Francisco is that its expert witnesses and its amicus brief did argue for the scientific status of ID, as Brayton and Pieret point out.


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Quick-serve burrito joint to replace Fig Jam.
Construction on a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Brookwood Place is expected to start soon.
The eatery, which specializes in burritos and tacos, submitted a building permit application to City of Atlanta Monday to move into the now shuttered Fig Jam space, at 1745 Peachtree Street.
Fig Jam has since announced plans to relocate to 1010 Midtown.
An estimated $416,103 will be spent on interior renovations to the 2,392-square-foot space.
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BEIRUT, Lebanon (Dec. 18)
The ex-Mufti of Jerusalem, Haj Amin El Husseini, Yesterday received Dr. Izzat Tannous, director of the Arab center in London, here to discuss the forthcoming British-Jewish-Arab conferences on the Palestine situation. The British government has barred the ex-Mufti from the conferences. Before leaving London, Dr. Tannous said the conferences would be useless if certain Arab leaders were excluded. The Arab delegation to London will comprise eight members, including members of the outlawed Arab Supreme committee


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Arroyo Seco Loop off Highway 79
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They might not have known it, but into the valley of electoral death rode the 95 Congressional hopefuls who had publicly vowed to support greater government regulation of the Internet.
As Wall Street Journal columnist L. Gordon Crovitz writes on his Monday column, the advocacy group that crafted the "pledge" signed by the 95 candidates attempted a real whopper of post-election denial by saying that "regulation of the Internet wasn't a big issue in the election."
But Crovitz goes on to shred that silly bit of dishonesty by getting to the heart of why so many people—inside and outside the tech business, and inside and outside the Beltway—feel the sugary-named 'net neutrality' position is nothing more than a blatant power grab that would take away more decision-making power and flexibility from businesses and turn it over to politicians and regulators.
"The broader lesson," writes Crovitz, "may be that people fear government regulation of what has been a free and open Internet more than they fear what any other institution might do to the Web. This is a good time to reset the argument about how to ensure that the Internet remains a lively place for users and innovators."
"Net neutrality"—sounds precious and sweet, doesn't it? Dude, I mean, really, it's just, like, is it so hard to grasp the concept that all packets are created equal? And it's only when Big Corporate gets involved that some packets get totally discriminated against? And why should some suit get to decide that one packet is less neutral than my packet?
The sleight-of-hand routine that the supporters of this nonsense is revealed if we just think about other similar models—e.g., airlines. Everybody has the right to fly, but some choose to fly during peak times and sit in the biggest seats and receive complementary champagne—and they pay dearly for those privileges.
Others choose flights based on low prices, and the airlines are all too happy to accommodate them as well. Neither approach is any more or less "equal" or "neutral" than the other—it's all a matter of customer choice, business strategy, and free-market dynamics at work.
As my colleague Rob Preston put it a few years back in one of his excellent columns, "Just as HOV lanes relieve overall congestion on our nation's highways, so, too, can these premium pipes improve overall service. Drawing a commercial parallel, is FedEx's ability to deliver documents and packages quickly and efficiently "unfair" to companies and consumers who can afford to use only snail mail? It's only a problem if the conventional service degrades as service is improved elsewhere--and there's no reason to assume that will happen on the Internet."
But the supporters of "net neutrality" try to frame it very differently by invoking emotional terms like "censorship" and "fairness" and casting as villains the businesses that merely want to apply the same free-market principles to their use of the Internet as they do to their use of any other means of public transport or commerce. Here's how Crovitz describes it:
"Over the past decade, lobbyists have tried to argue that more government control over the Web would somehow result in more freedom. Many in the high-tech world originally supported this view, perhaps because 'net neutrality' sounds like the side of the angels. But as other industries have learned, the relationship between regulation and freedom is inverse, not direct. There's not much wrong with the Internet now, but there's a big risk in giving regulators more control of an industry in which even the gurus have little idea what innovations will come next."
But Crovitz really nails the core problem with this perversion of the concept of neutrality when he discusses the decided non-neutral tradeoffs it would trigger:


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John Mayer with special guest Phillip Phillips
American singer, songwriter and producer John Mayer just announced 2013 tour dates, which includes a stop at the Frank Erwin Center December 6! The consistency with which John Mayer combines word craft and melody has earned him rarefied status as a respected songwriter and musician. As one of few musicians to achieve both critical acclaim and popular appeal, the seven-time Grammy Award winner has earned accolades for each album release while selling in excess of 20 million albums worldwide. Known as a musician who defies genre boundaries, Mayer is well known for collaborations with a range of artists including Eric Clapton, B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Dixie Chicks, Jay Z and Alicia Keys.
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We are excited to break ground on our Blink network of charging infrastructure, starting with home charging stations in residences here in the state of Washington, said Jonathan Read, CEO of ECOtality. Washington is a key market for ECOtality and The EV Project, and today we are one step closer to realizing our goal of electrifying the West Coast along the I-5 corridor and that starts in the Pacific Northwest. As more EVs are delivered, we look forward to installing our smart Blink charging stations in more homes, as well as at publicly available commercial locations.
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08:40 on Friday, August 12, 2011
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<--- new guy here.
I just joined up because I'm looking for a new horn and some sage advice.
Some background on me:
I studied music in college and have been playing for about 18 years. I play principal in two orchestras and a symphonic band. I bring up third in another one. None of these would be considered "professional" ensembles, but I still want to bring my best musicianship to the table, and that includes my sound. Somehow I managed to get this far playing a Holton H176 and need to "graduate" to a professional model. I've simply outgrown it and my responsibilities to these ensembles are nagging at me to find better equipment. Apart from a full double and detachable bell, I'm not really sure what I want and could use your input.
I've done a great deal of research on the subjects of horn manufacturers, production, bore sizes, bell throats, bell diameters, metal alloys, mouthpieces, detachable vs. fixed bell, etc., so it's safe to assume I have a working knowledge of physics, acoustics, metallurgy, the perception of sound, and that I'm an experienced musician with a good-sized library of recordings. That said, I have almost no experience playing on the "high-end horns."
The current contenders are Paxman 20/25, Alexander 103/1103, and the LDx5.
The bore on the 20 is .472. The 25 is .472/.500. The Alexanders are apparently .475 throughout. I don't know about the LDx5, do you?
After reviewing 50+ hours of recordings and videos, I hands-down prefer the sound of the Alexander both in soft passages and the ones we live for. But... I'm concerned about the ability to blend well with other players. Alexanders seem to have a very distinctive sound which I personally love. Could a different bell temper it's "distinctive" sound for section situations? Or perhaps the 1103 (Geyer wrap) instead of the 103? I've been told the 1103 has a slightly softer sound compared to the 103.
On the other hand, the Paxmans do tend to have a very focused, compressed, sound which seems to project well. To anyone who's played both, what are your thoughts? Does one project any differently than the other?
By getting a detachable bell (which is necessary due to my travel habits), I can diversify my palette of sounds, right? Toss on a huge Nickel Silver bell to play John Williams, then swap it for a medium gold brass Schmid for chamber work? The "Alexander" rings seem to be the most compatible, so does that mean I should lean toward those horns? Or do the Paxman bells offer sufficient variety?
Has anyone played the LDx5? Can you offer any feedback on that model?
Lastly, it's a 22-hour drive to any place with Paxman and Alexander horns in stock. What does it usually cost to take a horn on trial? Do you normally make a deposit and pay shipping?
Thanks for your input!
Re: Introductions and New Horn Shopping!
19:01 on Monday, August 15, 2011
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The LDx5 has a bore of .476
If you are not playing professionallI don't know that having to blend is that important especially if you are going to be spending this kind of money on a horn. WIth you playing in three different groups which group are you going to try and blend with?, all three?
Paxman, Alexander,LD?
If you are trying to blend what horns are you trying to blend with?
WIthout knowing I would half-assedly say if you are trying to blend with Holtons go with PAxman. If you are trying to blending with Hoyers and Conns, go with Alexander.
You obviously have been spending a lot of time on this BUT, did you also research the mouthpieces all those players were playing on? The mouthpiece and the first 8 inches of the leadpipe have a huge affect on your sound, stability, and response. YOu can always change the leadpipe on a horn to change things as well; don't forget that.
If you are buying blind I think you would find more consistant production form PAxman horn than from Alexanders. Alexanders can be very good and very not so good depending who put it together. PAxmans tend to be more alike when trying them randomly.
I've played an LDx6 once so can't say too much about it. I suppose the Alex generally has a fuller/darker tone on its own as opposed to the Paxman which as you stated generally can sound more compressed or narrow. I find I can project on either just fine regadless of the tone characteristics.
Regarding trial periods - - generally you pay for the whole price of the horn. If you keep it past the trial period you now own the horn. If you return it before the end of the trial the transaction for the purchase is recinded (credited back to your account).
Bell Flares: Schmid Bell flares are not compatible with Alexander Bell flares. PAxman bell flares are also not compatible with Alexander Bell flares.
Re: Introductions and New Horn Shopping!
08:58 on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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John --
Thanks for the reply. I'll be playing alongside Holton, Conn, Alexander, Lewis, and Paxman horns. Though without having a "full time gig" I can't say I'm inclined to spend this much money just to sound like someone else. :/ I'd rather have "my" sound, but have it be one malleable enough to be agreeable with the others. Perhaps I'm splitting hairs--a horn is a horn and to the untrained ear of the audience, it doesn't matter whether I plan a 1950s Olds Single B-flat or a brand new Paxman Triple. I was just curious if one over the other tended to fit in better, but it seems the Paxman/Alexander question is just a more expensive version of the Holton/Conn debate.
Interesting point about the leadpipe. I hadn't given that much thought.
The mouthpiece I did dwell on: Do I get a mouthpiece first and then a horn, or vice versa? I decided the mouthpiece is relatively inexpensive and easy to change given the availability of screw-rim and modular designs, so it'll be easier to get a horn with the tonal palette I want, then find a mouthpiece which lets me harness those colors.
You mentioned the incompatibility of bell flares: Is there a resource anywhere which identifies which bells are compatible with which rings?
Thanks again!
Re: Introductions and New Horn Shopping!
14:59 on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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With all those other horns I'd say it doesn't matter, and yes 99.8% of the audience is not going to know or even recognize a difference.
With those horns and the fact that you like most of the Alexander recordings I would suggest you go the way of the Alexander. You can get an Alexander compatible bell flare to brighten your tone and get a crisper response/attack.
I get a mouthpiece after the horn. I believe the mouthpiece needs to be made for the instrument. I use a different mouthpiece for every one of my horns (although I almost always use the same rim on each of those). but the cup, the throat, the bore, etc all need to be compatible with your leadpipe venturi and taper.
To my knowledge there is no chart or resource that lists all the bell flare options in the world. Most companies will tell you if their flares are compatible with other horn manufacturers and some are not even compatible within the same manufacturer. So you have to ask or you have to know. I now take measurements when I have access to bells and bell flares. So perhaps I can make a chart some day. Be careful of Alexander rings and Alexander 'compatible' rings. Just two weeks ago I saw a player trying a different bell flare on his horn and both bell flares were supposed to be Alexander compatible. But they were not interchangeable.
So if you get an Alexander and want to try other bell flares have them made by alexander; or if they are not alexander have them assure you they are using alexander original equipemnt or that they assure you you can return it if it doesn't fit regardless of the reason. MAke them give it to you in writing or an email form someone who has authority to do so. YOu don't want to be stuck with a $1200 bell that you can't use.
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Wisconsin Main Street Annual Awards Announced
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2011
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Commerce recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2010 at the 21st Annual Wisconsin Main Street Awards on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Historic Turner Hall in Watertown, Wisconsin.
"The results of the Wisconsin Main Street program have been impressive and are illustrated through the great projects that are being honored tonight," said Commerce Secretary Paul F. Jadin. "I congratulate the winners and the great volunteers and staff members that make it happen."
This year's theme is "A Billion Reasons to Celebrate" highlighting the more than $1.1 billion impact on the state of Wisconsin through its public and private reinvestment. Since the program's inception in 1988, the state's Main Street communities have attracted 4,122 new businesses, 18,280 new jobs.
Also this year, Wisconsin Main Street is inducting four additional members into its Hall of Fame. They include Jan Dart of Algoma, Jim Seipmann of Pewaukee, Shelly Schoening of Rice Lake and Palmer Draeger of Watertown. They join previous inductees: Bev Anderson of Darlington, Fred Nelson of Viroqua, Frances Williams of Sharon, Steve Schmidt of Sheboygan Falls, Greg Larsen of Green Bay, Russ & Teddy Kostrzak of Tigerton, John Schroeder of Two Rivers, Trudy Wallin of Viroqua, Dorothy Schueffner of Sheboygan Falls, Peggy Miller of Tigerton, Tim McGettigan of Darlington and Rick Vesper of Rice Lake.
The Hall of Fame indentifies individuals that have set themselves apart from the rest based on their contributions to their local Main Street Programs over a long period of time.
Wisconsin Main Street is an economic development program targeting Wisconsin's historic commercial districts. Staff members provide technical support and training to Wisconsin communities that have expressed a grass roots commitment to revitalizing their traditional business districts using a comprehensive strategy based on historic preservation and developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Wisconsin's 36 Main Street Communities range in population from 750 to neighborhoods in Milwaukee and Green Bay.
Main street communities include Algoma, Beloit, Chippewa Falls, Columbus, Darlington, De Pere, Eagle River, Fond du Lac, On Broadway (Green Bay), Lake Mills, Lincoln Village (Milwaukee), Manitowoc, Marshfield, Monroe, Osceola, Pewaukee, Platteville, Portage, Port Washington, Prairie du Chien, Rhinelander, Rice Lake, Ripon, Sharon, Sheboygan Falls, Stevens Point, Sturgeon Bay, Tigerton, Tomahawk, Two Rivers, Viroqua, Watertown, Wausau, West Allis, West Bend and Whitewater.
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Harvest Moon: Animal Parade begins with you meeting all the inhabitants of the land of Castinet, who will give you their old tools so you can begin farming, fishing, and mining. You'll learn of the dwindling fortunes of the land through tales of woe from the villagers. Fire isn't burning, the water isn't running, the wind isn't blowing...and it's up to you to restore the land to its former glory by ringing bells to rejuvenate a divine tree.
You can follow the story if you choose (and it is beneficial to do so) or ignore it and stick to the farming. Ringing the first bell will allow you to upgrade your tools, so you can till more squares of land in one swing, water more tiles of crops and cast your fishing rod farther (respective to each tool, of course). Along with upgrading them with ores you find in the mines, the more you use a tool, you'll level it up, resulting in less stamina used for the item.
However, following the story results in many painful fetch quests. Just when you think you're done, the game throws one more reason at you to collect 1 animal whistle, 10 good cabbages, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. After I finally retrieved the red bell (the game found a way to make me collect four different types of ores to do so), journeyed to the bottom of the mine, and met the harvest sprite in charge of it, he informed me it had to be sunny outside in order to complete the quest.
It was raining cats and dogs. It would be bad enough if the traveling distance between locations weren't so bloated. And the music! It was nauseating, leading me to mute the game and dig up old Harvest Moon 64 tunes as a makeshift replacement. Anyway, after making the long trek home, I went to sleep after saving in my diary. I returned the next day, my eye wary of a note in the top left corner of the HUD ominously labeled: Flower Festival.
Like any other Harvest Moon game, Animal Parade contains numerous festivals throughout the year that provide excuses for mini-games, romantic outings with your favorite bachelorette (or bachelor), and opportunities to show off your prized livestock. As I approached the bottom of the mine, I joked to myself, Watch, you won't be able to ring the bell since it's a holiday. The game wiped the uneasy grin off my face when it slammed its cruel reality in my face. You can't ring the bell, because it's a holiday.
It's not all bad, however. After you slog through the first bell quest (the others aren't as significant as the first), the game opens up considerably, and you can get into a rhythm growing lettuce and tomatoes, tending to adorable ducklings (I named mine Cluny based on the villainous rat from Redwall), and brushing your brown cow. You can upgrade your house to accommodate a wife and kids, your coop and barn to fit more animals and item enhancers (like a mayonnaise maker for eggs or butter maker for milk) to increase profit, and even purchase more land.
There's always a way to make more money, which involves spending money. Which, in addition to wooing a wife, collecting all the fish, finding all the recipes, and grueling through the bell quests, will be more than enough incentive to keep you hooked. I'm already looking forward to raising children of my own, who will be able to help me with my farm chores. Even with the negatives (and there are many), the core gameplay is simply too addictive to ignore.
The Good
+ Building your farm from scratch still addictive as ever
+ Ability to play as boy or girl with 10 bachelorettes/bachelors to choose from for each
+ Expanded family interactions allow you to raise two children
The Bad
- Laggy, outdated graphics
- Town is spaced too far apart
- Uncontrollable camera
- Tedious fetch quests
- Obnoxious, looping soundtrack
Overall Score: 7.5 - Good
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 10/11/11
Game Release: Harvest Moon: Animal Parade (US, 11/12/09)
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Editorial cartoonist Tony Auth is coming to NewsWorks
Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Tony Auth has left the Philadelphia Inquirer and is coming to NewsWorks.
Chris Satullo, WHYY's Vice President for News and Civic Engagement, said that in April, Auth would become "digital artist in residence" for NewsWorks and WHYY.
In an email to the news staff, Satullo said Auth's national political cartoons won't be published on NewsWorks. Those cartoons will continue to be available through syndication.
Satullo said Auth will be illustrating feature pieces on NewsWorks, as well as doing animated drawings and audio slideshows.
The goal, Satullo said, is to give Auth a palette for visual experimentation online.
"Probably the very best idea for how to use his enormous skills has not occurred to any of us, because it will emerge from the process of doing what we do," Satullo said in his email.
Auth, who joined the Inquirer in 1971, has won just about every award a political cartoonist can win, including a Pulitzer in 1976.
Auth's residency will be funded in part through a grant from the Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation.
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International handling company Feras (Booth No. 1187), which has more than 100 of its own locations and operations in 23 countries, is seeing rapid growth in areas that a few years ago rarely ever saw business aircraft traffic. The growth is a combination of U.S. travelers seeking new business opportunities and aircraft operators now based in those countries, said Otto Wright, director of sales and marketing. Year over year sales growth averaged 48 percent, he said, mostly due to increases in volume and not because of climbing fuel prices.
Although Feras has no traditional FBOs in any of the countries it serves, it does have lounges and offices at some airports but no hangars. Feras's first VIP terminal opens June 1 in Zadar, Croatia, offering visitors an alternative to more crowded Split-Kastela airport and a much shorter drive to the popular Split yacht harbor. The longest runway at Zadar Airport is 8,500 feet, making the airport a good technical stop for European traffic bound for the Middle East. The Feras facilities include passenger and crew lounges, offices and ramp space. Feras also plans to add hangars at Zadar, Wright said, but these won't be adjacent to the VIP terminal. Feras has exclusive rights to handle general aviation traffic at Zadar Airport, he added, although fuel is provided by a local fuel supplier.
Feras is looking at other locations to build FBO facilities. "There are several places where we can build Feras-branded FBOs," Wright said. Traditionally Feras was known for serving airports in Russia and the CIS, but the former Yugoslavian countries as well as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria "are booming quite a bit." This is because, he said, more companies are taking advantage of acquisition opportunities in these countries. "It's a really exciting spot to be in," Wright concluded.


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- $34 for one G-Pass to see Honda Civic Tour Presents One Direction (up to $69 value)
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Even though she had the looks and makings of a bubblegum pop superstar, à la Britney Spears, Alyson Michalka relied on her conservative Christian upbringing and passion for rock-n-roll to stand out amongst other teen stars of her generation. Michalka began her career in acting, appearing in high-profile Disney Channel projects, including the comedy series "Phil of the Future" (2004-06) and the television film, "Cow Belles" (2006). She also launched a successful music career alongside her sister Amanda as the duo Aly & AJ, fusing pop melodies with rock instrumentations on hit albums such as 2007's Insomniatic. Michalka shed her good girl image in 2010 with a string of independent projects, including feature films and an angst-filled role on The CW series, "Hellcats," a bold move that reinvented her career and showed her lasting potential in Hollywood.


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AUSTRALIAN researchers have developed a hi-tech fabric that can fight off bacteria.
The antibacterial fabric can kill a range of infectious bacteria, such as E coli, within minutes.
The smart textile could help reduce the risk of lethal infections spreading in hospitals of the future.
RMIT University's Associate Professor Vipul Bansal has been working on the project for the past year, along with scientists from the CSIRO.
In developing the new fabric, they found organic materials with semi-conductor properties can battle bacteria more effectively than metal salts of silver, already known as an infection-fighting material.
"There is potential for special bedding, linens and surgical aprons on which bugs and bacteria do not grow, so we can maintain an infection-free environment in our healthcare settings," Associate Professor Bansal said.
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Helping Middle-Class Families Pursue Justice
Friday, December 03, 2010
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- Link: http://www.whitehouse.gov
On November 19, 2010, the Vice President spoke at a Middle Class Task Force Event that was co-hosted by the Department of Justice's Access to Justice Initiative. He announced new steps that the Administration is taking in partnership with the legal community to strengthen foreclosure mediation programs, help veterans cope with legal challenges, and make it easier for workers to find a qualified attorney when they believe their rights have been violated.
- Department of Labor (DOL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) are launching a new partnership to help workers resolve complaints received by DOL's Wage and Hour Division, such as not getting paid the minimum wage or overtime, or being wrongfully denied family medical leave.
- A collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). In communities across the country, the VA's Vet Centers provide counseling services to combat veterans. The Legal Services Corporation also announced the launch of a new website – www.statesidelegal.org. This website is designed specifically for veterans and their families and they will be able to find information on everything from estate planning to disability benefits to the GI Bill.
- Finally, the Vice President announced new steps to strengthen foreclosure mediation programs, which allow homeowners to meet face-to-face with lenders and discuss alternatives to foreclosure under the supervision of a neutral third-party mediator.
- HUD and NeighborWorks, the nation's largest funder of foreclosure counseling services, also announced that they will each be providing new training for housing counselors, homeowners, attorneys, and mediators in order to make mediation programs even more effective.
As the Vice President said today, "In difficult economic times, we want to make sure all Americans—regardless of income or status—have access to the resources they need to pursue justice."
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This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: HERNE HILL RAILWAY STATION, ENTRANCE BLOCK ONLY
List entry Number: 1376144
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County: Greater London Authority
District: Lambeth
District Type: London Borough
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Grade: II
Date first listed: 20-Aug-1998
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963/23/10067 Herne Hill Railway Station,
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Railway station building. 1862, for the London, Chatham and Dover Railway. London stock brick with white al red brick decorations and a Welsh slate roof. The railway runs on a viaduct at this point and the platfoms are at first floor level. Entrance block: Two storey block, six windows in width, with a three storey tow on the left and a two storey wing on the right, both set back slightly. White banding to the brickwork and red dressings to the window heads which also have white keystones. The main block has replacement sash windows, arranged 2+2+2, the "central pair being both smaller and closer together. All the windows have pointed heads. Central entrance on the ground floor, which has paired arched doorways with replacement joinery. The entrance has a timber canopy on three carved brackets and with a fretted valance. Hipped roof over the main block with a chimney to the right. The tower has an entrance door on the ground floor leading to a subway under the tracks, paired recesses as the windows on the first floor, and arcading on the upper floor which continues on all faces pyramid roof above with a secondary chimney. The wing to the right has a single window above a shop, lean-to roof. Interior: The booking hall and the staircase have been recased in modern materials. Upper floors not available for inspection. Platform elevation: This is single storey with all openings blocked as the platform has not been in use for many years. The wall is panelled with all the previous openings still expressed. A hipped platform canopy with slate roof still survives. The two island platforms currently in use were reconstructed with buildings and steel canopies the early C20. History: This station was built by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway and was opened to traffic on 25 August 1862. The consulting engineer to the railway was Joseph Cubitt. The Company was amalgamated with the South Eastern Railway in 1898 to become the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, and became a constituent of the Southern railway in 1923.
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Running a marathon is one of the great human challenges, alongside raising a child and peeling a ripe mango without basically ruining it. Outfit yourself for success with this Groupon.
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Runners can armor themselves with high-tech, poly-wool blend Mizuno thermal shirts ($32), as well as Brooks shorts ($32) and moisture-wicking Saucony Triumph shoes ($130).
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While adding miles to his personal odometer, Runner's Gate owner Phil Hoffland has sprinted down the streets of Boston and through the mountains of Honolulu. As a long-distance runner, he's competed in road races and marathons such as the Twin Cities Marathon, the Madison Ironman, the Boston Marathon, the Naples Daily News Half Marathon, the Disney Marathon, and the Honolulu Marathon. He puts equal dedication into his charitable work, having served as a volunteer running coach for the local Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and the athletic director and general manager of several local athletic clubs.
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Maybelline New York Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Powder Foundation Reviews
So SoNot a huge fan of mineral foundation. Used this for awhile but at time it looked a little chalky. The brush is a little stiff so I prefer to use my own brush. Ok for a quick hint of color on down days. — 4 years, 8 months agoEricaC123 | 458 reviews
UnevenI don't mind this stuff but I can't wait for it to run out! (I only like to own one foundation at a time... idkw). I find it cakes on every unevenly and I can't get it to shade into my skin or even brush it across my face. If I want full coverage and not just my cheeks I have to put more on the brush which is not what I want to do because you can obviously tell I'm wearing foundation then. I'm...read more going to try and use a different brush in it but if that doesn't work I'll have to say "definitely should be sold at the Dollar Store" not quality. — 7 years, 11 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
Great Makeup FoundationI really love using this powder as a base for my makeup because it goes on smooth and the powder doesn't clump. The powder is a great color to match my skin tone and doesn't flake off. The foundation makes my skin glow and really looks great under any makeup for a natural look that lasts. — 5 years, 4 months agoStef42678 | 500 reviews
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Looks great but makes me itch!I really wanted to like this mineral makeup because it looks great on my skin. It doesn't have any of the "dewy" look that some foundations do, but look shimmery and just weird on me. It has a natural, but matte finish and stays looking true all day long. Now for the problem - it makes my face itch if I even think about perspiring! I don't mean a minor discomfort, I mean, full on, want to goug...read moree my skin! After some research I found that many mineral makeup wearers have this reaction to the ingredient bismuth and it's in this foundation. I live in hot and humid south west Florida, so sweating is a common occurrence. I wear it on the coldest of days, but that's the only time I can manage. If you don't have a reaction to bismuth (it's in Bare Minerals) then this is a beautiful foundation that is much more affordable. It comes with an application brush that's a very mini kabuki with very stiff bristles. I found that it helps blend the foundation in really well because of the stiffness and after washing several times, I ended up using it with other powder foundation s. — 4 years, 7 months agocharliecat31 | 101 reviews
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Was my favorite for awhileI used to love this foundation! Maybelline had the closest to my natural color as I had ever found (until recently). I used to purchase two shades and mix them to get my perfect shade so if you also find that you need to do that, the containers for this make it really easy to do. The coverage is really great on this if you match your skin color perfectly (duh!) & lasts a long time. The brush was j...read moreust okay, definitely not the best or worst and it'll do a decent job on your application but I just used my own brush. Unfortunately, after several months of using this foundation, I started drying out a lot around my chin area and on the sides of my nose which is weird because I have oil-er skin. I had to stop using it because it got so dry it started to hurt and a week or so after, the dryness was gone. If you don't have this problem, this foundation is great so definitely try it. — 6 years, 4 months agorunee89 | 299 reviews
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A MURDER investigation is underway after human remains were found buried in a shallow grave on farmland northwest of Adelaide.
The bones and ragged clothing were discovered on Friday at Long Plains, a rural area about 75km northwest of the city, by a landowner clearing land for fence repairs.
Detectives say the remains probably lay in situ for several years before being found and are treating the death as murder.
A forensic anthropologist visited the scene on Saturday and conducted a preliminary examination.
The expert was unable to immediately determine the identity, age, sex and ethnicity of the dead person.
The cause of death is also yet to be established and an autopsy will be carried out on Saturday night.
Dental records and DNA from the bones is due to be checked to try and identify the person.
Detectives are reviewing missing person and previous murder case files.
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Get an overview of this hotelLas Vegas hotel in The Lakes with free breakfast and indoor pool
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With a stay at Best Western Plus Las Vegas West in Las Vegas (The Lakes), you'll be convenient to Desert Breeze Park and Tivoli Village.
This hotel is within the vicinity of Tournament Players Club and Siena Golf Club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Best Western Plus Las Vegas West provides a spa tub and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This Las Vegas hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Best Western Plus Las Vegas West is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Express check-out
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Breakfast service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 59
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Indoor pool
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Television
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Phone
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
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A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Best Western Las Vegas West
- Best Western Plus Las Vegas West
- Best Western Plus West
- Best Western Plus West Hotel
- Best Western Plus West Hotel Las Vegas
- Best Western Plus Las Vegas West Hotel
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.