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5 sur février 26, 2014
The outstanding ratings my husband and I assigned to each and every category are well-deserved. From the first step onto the blue porch, we were welcomed by the warm and hospitable owners of this beloved home. The first thing we noticed, after being greeted, was the leaded windows, the beautiful wooden floors and the ambiance of a spotlessly clean and well-appointed residence. Because my husband is asthmatic, it allowed him breaths of fresh air for the entire stay. The rooms are truly exquisite, and certainly set a high standard for B and B's. The breakfasts go well beyond what one would expect and are thoughtfully served with fresh fruit, a broad assortment of breads, scones, pastries and an array of mouth-watering condiments. The home is lined with books and music is a big part of the atmosphere. The fact that Paul is a musician adds another intangible to the mix--and as advertised, musicians are very welcome. It is a short walk to public transportation into the city, and lots of information is provided, especially for the first time visitor. And so, if you want to visit NYC, and you don't happen to have a relative or close friend who lives there, this is the answer to your search for the best accommodation! Enjoy your stay, and feel the warm embrace of The Blue Porch, and the wonderful lingering memories of those of us who have been fortunate enough to have stayed there--on numerous occasions! May your memories be as wonderful, Svea
5 sur février 25, 2014
My friends and I had a wonderful long weekend staying at the Blue Porch Inn -- it's easy to understand why this B&B is rated so highly. Friendly, helpful innkeepers, a beautiful home with charming architectural features, great coffee and a delicious fresh-cut citrus fruit platter greeting us for breakfast, and so many attractions in NYC and Brooklyn a short distance away. This was the third of many trips......thank you, Paul and Trudy, for all you did to make our stay memorable, as always.....
5 sur janvier 19, 2014
With a week planned in NYC we wanted to avoid squeezing two adults and two teenagers into a single Manhattan hotel room. The Blue Porch was a great find, excellent value and a comfortable and much more relaxing alternative to a hotel. Trudy and Paul were wonderfully helpful and friendly and provided beautiful breakfasts every morning, including freshly baked gingerbread men on Christmas morning! - a lovely, friendly touch. We had two very spacious and elegantly decorated double rooms and a bathroom shared just between the four of us - and it was a beautiful bathroom too. The area was very pleasant - lots of charming old houses, of which the Blue Porch is one - and we felt safe at all times walking to and from the subway station which is very close by. There are also a good variety of restaurants within a 10-15 minute walk, and again we felt safe walking home from them at night. It does take about half an hour to get into central Manhattan by train, but the subway ran so frequently (including on Sundays and public holidays) that this wasn't a problem. Paul and Trudy struck the perfect balance between being personal, gracious hosts welcoming us into their home and running a highly professional operation. I would thoroughly recommend the Blue Porch to anyone travelling to NYC and hope to return one day myself.
5 sur décembre 28, 2013
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed into Paul and Trudy's home. We truly enjoyed visiting with them, our conversations together, and learning from them about their city. When departing, we felt like we had come to visit good friends. Accommodations are excellent, clean and comfortable rooms in a beautiful old home. Trudy's breakfasts are incredible. Convenience to public transit great. It is the time with Paul and Trudy, however, that make a visit to the Blue Porch really special.
4,6 sur juin 06, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the Blue Porch B&B for 4 nights in May. We were the only guests and we were treated like royalty. It is a lovely old house and the owners are very welcoming. We have dietary restrictions and Trudy went out of her way to get breakfast items we could eat. There was so much food at breakfast, it made me feel guilty that we couldn't possibly eat it all. We will definitely stay there again we visit our friends in Brooklyn.
5 sur mai 15, 2013
We loved our time at the Blue Porch. Trudy and Paul were so helpful and kind. We not only enjoyed our rooms (and nice updated bathroom!) but visiting with them and hearing more about Brooklyn and other things to see and do near our destinations. I can't imagine finding a more spacious, quiet retreat in the city. A tip: allow plenty of time to enjoy breakfast--they go all out!
4,8 sur avril 08, 2013
Grâce à la qualité de ce B&B ,situé au calme dans un quartier typique de Broolyn, nous avons pu profiter pleinement de notre séjour d'une semaine en famille à NYC. Nous avions à notre disposition les trois grandes chambres (35 m² chacune,grand vrai dressing, literie moelleuse, mobilier d'époque) et les deux salles de bain (marbre et vitraux) du premier étage ainsi que le très séjour salon du rez de chaussée. Les petits déjeuners étaient copieux, gourmands, variés et "esthétiques". Et que dire de l'accueil chaleureux, prévenant,discret et convivial de Trudy et Paul. En résumé cet hébergement à répondu pleinement à nos attentes et nous le recommandons sans aucune hésitation.
5 sur mars 30, 2013
We had a most outstanding stay at the Blue Porch and we enjoyed it from the first to the last minute. It was outstanding by any means. The room is spacious and comfortable and provides space for your luggage and is very quite. Together with the comfortable bed we got a perfect good night's rest. The quality continues with the bathroom we had with it's great shower and the double sink. The breakfast that is served is magnificent. Besides fresh fruit arranged as a pleasure to the eye we has different types of homemade muffins and cake as well as some other specialties always accompanied by a great coffee as well as matching music. Trudy and Paul are great hosts. They made us feel welcome and we enjoyed discussing our plans for the day and the experiences an discoveries we made throughout our tours.Especially as they always had good suggestions and helpful hints and maps as well as a nice talk with us. Anytime we come back to New York and Brooklyn there will be no second thought for us where to stay. The Blue Porch it is! We recommend this place to all of our friends going to the areas without any hesitation. Thanks to Trudy and Paul for our wonderful stay!
5 sur octobre 16, 2012
This was our first trip to New York and we were ever so grateful that we chose Trudy & Pauls excellent Bed and breakfast instead of choosing an anonymous hotel in downtown Manhattan. Everything was exactly as described below: the wonderful room and the outstanding breakfast - nothing more to add. Manhattan was easily reachable by express metro b and local train q. But also the direct neighbourhood and Brooklyn itself are really worth seeing. Your hospitality really made the difference to our trip, as well as your insights to the cities places. Thanks to the music at breakfasts we finally ended up listening to a concert in Avery Fisher Hall :). Thanks so much, we hope to come back! We wish you all the best and all future guests a wonderful stay at the Blue Porch B&B
4,8 sur juillet 31, 2012
Coming off a long european/mediterranean cruise, Blue Porch B&B was a welcoming stopover back to Hawaii. Trudy and Paul were so gracious. The breakfeasts were fresh and delicious. What a cook! The bedrooms were so roomy, clean and comfortable. A wonderful experience in Brooklyn. Obrigado! and Mahalo! geri f.
5 sur juin 30, 2012
The nicest hosts in New York City, a beautiful house, lovely breakfasts and chats. It´s a wonderful place to go. It´s the first B&B I´ve ever recommended to my friends - even with kids. Thanks again for everything, dear Trudy and Paul!
5 sur juin 22, 2012
My husband and I just did a road trip through the Eastern USA, and had the pleasure of staying at the Blue Porch B&B along with several other Bed and Breakfasts. Every place we stayed was nice, but Blue Porch was by far the most personalized service, and Paul and Trudy made us feel like we were at home. We arrived to a warm welcome, were given lots of information, maps, etc to help with our plans, and awoke each morning to a beautiful breakfast with home made baked goods, fresh fruit and good coffee! Our room was bright and the bed comfortable. We booked the upstairs/downstairs package which was a little cheaper, but due to a cancellation, they let us use the bathroom on the same floor for no extra cost for a couple of days. That being said, the downstairs bathroom was nice as well. Both Paul and Trudy are intelligent and well read, so we had some interesting conversations as well. The location is perfect - only a few minutes walk from the Subway (which can take you pretty much anywhere), and there are quite a few nice restaurants only a short walk away. We'll definitely be returning to Blue Porch the next time we're in NYC!
5 sur mai 12, 2012
We highly recommend The Blue Porch B&B as an outstanding accomodation. Especially all the additional hints from Trudy and Paul made our stay awesome. Also we never had such a good and delicious breakfast. Trudy - please go on with your homemade cookies.... Hope to see you soon. Sandra & Volker
5 sur avril 28, 2012
I just returned from my stay at The Blue Porch Bed and Breakfast and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. We were warmly welcomed by Trudy and made to feel right at home. Our rooms were lovely and comfortable with Trudy always making sure we had anything we needed. Paul was there in the morning too to greet us and had the warmest smile and wonderful laugh. Trudy's breakfast was always wonderful and unique. With quiet strains of Mozart or any other music we wanted it was a great way to start the day! They were also very helpful in giving us directions around the city. The Newkirk Plaza Subway station is just a short 3 block walk and with one simple train change we were able to make our way to lower Manhattan. There are plenty of places for a quick bite to eat at the plaza or down the block. I slept very well on a comfortable bed and never felt more safe and welcome anywhere I've traveled. I would not hesitate to recommend and if I ever find myself back in New York I'll be sure to stay again.
5 sur avril 25, 2012
The generous and warm hospitality of Paul and Trudy was the best aspect of this outstanding New York bed and breakfast secret. Not only were they unfailingly helpful with information regarding transport, dinner dining and tourist destinations, we were serenaded with the most beautiful classical music over breakfast. Furthermore when I caught a cold, they went above the call of duty to ensure that I received all that I needed to enable me to keep up our frenetic pace. My daughter also received invaluable instrumental tips to utilise in her music lessons when we returned home...Valentyna
5 sur février 22, 2012
Our week in Brooklyn for our son's wedding was made even better by the warm hospitality of Paul and Trudy. They were gracious and kind, even inviting our son and his wife for our last breakfast, making our stay even more special. The lovely room, the delicious and even exotic (one was Turkish!) breakfasts, the beautiful music, the charm of their home and their own delightful personalities helped make our week just wonderful.
5 sur janvier 21, 2012
The moment I set foot at the Blue Porch I loved it. It's demure, charming, authentic. The piano that sits in the main room makes you feel as if you'd been invited at a very exclusive place. The house has the charm of its age and has been beautifully kept and restored. The bedrooms and bathrooms are extremely comfortable. However the most important part of the place are its people, their warmth, their smile and their availability. The day we arrived our flight had been delayed and disturbed by a snow storm. Trudy and Paul did their utmost to make us feel at home. Just like their house they then proved to be demure, charming and authentic. They prepare the best breakfasts you can dream of to start your day and will share with you the best of their town. I must say they highly contributed to the quality of our last stay in NY and highlighted it with their personal touch.
5 sur décembre 18, 2011
My staying at the Blue Porch B&B was a wonderful experience. The house is antique and very pretty! Every room is spacious and confortable, the breakfast is very good and there are all day a lot of good homemade things and the owners are very kind, hospitable and helpful. Furthermore, the B&B is only a few steps from the subway station of Newkirk Plaza! Rachele Angelucci from Italy
4,8 sur octobre 30, 2011
I stayed 5 nights at the Blue Porch while visiting my daughter's family only a 20 min. walk away. It was so comfortable, it was like coming home each night after spending the day at my daughter's, whose home is small. I have no complaints; it was a pleasure. Lots of room to spread out, too, in my private bedroom and bathroom! Excellent food, well presented. I will return next time I visit in Brooklyn.
5 sur octobre 07, 2011
The best thing in New York is the wonderful house in Brooklyn and their owners Trudy and Paul. To stay there is better than in the most expensive hotel. We felt as if we were visiting friends. When you have any problem Trudy and Paul will help you. We come from Germany and were 4 weeks in America but the 3 days in New York we had the best accommodation. Trudy and Paul are the best reason for us to go again to New York.
5 sur septembre 26, 2011
Paul & Trudy welcomed us into their home & within a short time we felt we were real friends. Because of their knowledge we saw much more of the hidden New York than on previous visits. The Blue Porch is a credit to these two wonderful people. It is ideally situated for the subway into Manhattan & is a lovely area to walk around with great restaurants. Many thanks Paul & Trudy for making our stay so memorable. If we're ever in New York again you'll be our number 1 stop. Would highly recommend.
5 sur septembre 26, 2011
A party of 3 persons, all very curious to discover NY and anxious to find some rest in a quiet place, we found the Blue Porch just an amazingly lucky choice: Trudy and Paul are just truly wonderful hosts; bed and pillows are superbly comfortable after a day running around the city, breakfast selection is out of this world, conversations of substance are daily fare whatever the subject, music and the arts are just all in the air around these 2 exceptional hosts, and they are the most patient and creative guides to their native city. Any angst about subway travel is gone out the window; that there should be work on the line or a multitude of connections to get from A to B, we always found we got right where we wanted or needed to be, and amazingly within time. Our stay at the Blue Porch, with Paul and Trudy as hosts, was the BEST experience we could have wished for and not dared to hope to find. We were 2 childhood friends and a daughter traveling and we all felt the warmth of this terrific couple, their kindness and interest just wrapped us in comfort and confidence. If there is a place worth recommending, Paul and Trudy's Blue Porch is surely one that should prove hard to beat for eons to come. If I were to recommend a place, I would not think of recommending any other, even as I have not seen the other--I just don't even feel like looking for another place ever as I hope to go back to NY some day. Going back to the Blue Porch will be like going back to good friends from old time, or family even. To my fellow travelers I want to say "Go forth and stay at the Blue Porch. This will make your trip an unforgettable experience!." To Trudy and Paul I want to say, once again, thank you; you are just the most wonderful folks and you made our trip just totally wonderful. Thank you!"
5 sur septembre 18, 2011
We had a great stay at "The Blue Porch". The breakfast was enjoyable, Trudy and Paul were really friendly and cared for us in a really familiar atmosphere. The roomy were cosy and we immediately felt good. It was always a pleasure!
4,4 sur septembre 04, 2011
The Blue Porch B&B is in a multi-ethnic neighborhood of Victorian houses in the middle of Brooklyn. The proprietors welcomed us to their beautiful home and gave us a quick orientation to the area. As hosts, Trudy and Paul are very friendly, helpful, interesting people who make sure your stay is very comfortable and pleasant. We highly recommend the Blue Porch to anyone traveling to NYC.
5 sur août 26, 2011
This was our 5th visit to NY/Brooklyn and by far our best experience for accomodations on all accounts. Trudy and Paul are the ultimate hosts and the Blue Porch B&B easily became our home away from home. Somehow over a 2 week stay, we were kept surprised each morning with an exquisite array of fresh baking and fruits, cheeses, cereal, yogurt, and more. And most importantly for us, the freshly brewed coffee was always fantastic. The accomodations are as seen on the website. No surprises here, except possibly larger and more comfortable than expected, and absolutely pristine with cleanliness. What is most difficult to put into words is the genuine warmth and generosity one is welcomed with by both Trudy & Paul. We highly recommend a stay at the Blue Porch B&B.
5 sur août 02, 2011
My stay at the BluePorch was lovely. I felt like home, well no... even better because at home I never serve to myself such luxurious breakfasts like I enjoyed at the BluePorch. The room was neat and spacious, extremely comfortable, like the bed (I can't say if queen or king size, but, anyway, a large and comfortable bed). The same for the private bathroom. The house is beautiful, the wi-fi works well, the neighborhood is quiet and it's conveniently located near the metro, so you can enjoy Brooklyn or be in Union Square in 30' or wherever you like in Manhattan by the MTA. And, most of all, Paul and Trudy, the owners, are really nice persons. Next time in NYC, I'll call them for sure to check if there's a room available at the BluePorch. Marco
5 sur juin 19, 2011
We had the pleasure of staying a week with Paul and Trudy again. A phrase that comes to mind is "try it you will love it". What's not to like?: charming and gracious hosts, immaculate facility, a modern bathroom that equals any hotel, charming and comfortable bedroom, a wonderfull breakfast that you will want to finish but probable can't.Don't worry, there are plenty of restaurants in the neighborhood for other meals. Returning to their home each each evening felt like as warm and fuzzy as comming home to our own house. What a fabulous experience!
4,8 sur juin 18, 2011
Thanks to the innkeepers, Paul and Trudy, a lovely and cultured couple, our 3-night visit was almost like being with old friends. The breakfasts were superb and included some lowfat selections as we had requested plus delicious, homemade treats. As we drove through the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn, we were delighted to come to the B&B on a beautiful, tree-lined street. Getting to Manhattan is relatively easy and inexpensive thanks to the subway/train station being a short walk from the house. We also appreciated Paul's area maps and helpful commuting suggestions. With two large air-conditioned bedrooms, a beautiful bathroom, great food, and supremely accommodating hosts, would we recommend the Blue Porch? Absolutely! Barbara & Harry from Maryland
4,0 sur juin 14, 2011
I stayed at the Blue Porch recently, and was absolutely charmed by the owners, Paul and Trudy. No question that they will make you feel completely at home. Absolutely lovely warm people. It was a pleasure and a comfort to stay there.
5 sur juin 06, 2011
Staying at the Blue Porch was really an enjoyment for us. If you are looking for quietness in the busy New York The blue Porch is the place to dwell, besides it is very convenient as it is very close to a subway station taking you minutes downtown Manhattan in about 20 minutes.But the most important is the warm and charming welcome of Paul and Trudy Steinfeld who bent over backwards to make our stay the most enjoyable. Last but not least scrumptious breakfast with classical music!!
5 sur mai 07, 2011
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights for a business trip- what a gem! This place is marvelous! The breakfasts are delicious and healthy (especially Trudy's fresh-baked cornbread and carrot cake), the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and Trudy and Paul have wonderful hearts :) Discovering Brooklyn was also a treat- lots of interesting places to eat and visit (if needed, Trudy and Paul will definitely give you some pointers) and not too far of a commute by public transit if you do need to get around the town. Truly one of the highlights of our trip... don't waste your money on a hotel! We'll definitely be going back.
4,2 sur avril 19, 2011
Delightful home and hosts who helped enhance our trip to New York. The rooms were very comfortable the breakfasts delicious, nutritious and plentiful. The location 45 minutes from uptown Manhatten was easily manageable and the house a 5 minute walk from the subway. Trudy and Paul could not do enough for us and were able to advise us about all sorts of aspects of our trip. The Blue Porch B and B was a definate highlight of a wonderful trip.
5 sur avril 13, 2011
Beautiful house, clean and spacious room: Trudy & Paul are attentive but discreet, very helpful and friendly. Delicious and wholesome breakfast. Just a word: GREAT! We'll definitely go back there.
5 sur mars 18, 2011
My wife and I cannot say enough great things to describe the five day experience we had with Paul and Trudy at their Bed and Breakfast house in Brooklyn,NY. Not only was the bedroom and adjoining bath more than clean and comfortable, but the decor of the entire house with its beautiful wooden floors and furniture made us feel as if we had found a new home in New York. Paul and Trudy were hospitable to us throughout our stay, providing a wonderful continental breakfast for us each morning of different breads, cheese, fruit, juices, jam, and coffee and sharing their experiences in Brooklyn with us. We would recommend this place to everyone. Dan and Gisela Kemper
4,6 sur mars 03, 2011
Our stay at The Blue Porch Inn was a wonderful experience..like staying with family. The rooms were quaint and clean and Paul and Trudy were a wealth of information..not to mention the European-style breakfasts were to die for! We have lived and stayed all over the world, but it is truly the people that you remember.
5 sur janvier 21, 2011
Attention to detail and and truly caring innkeepers made our stay very enjoyable. Renovated bath is beautiful. Breakfast is plentiful with fresh fruit, breads and cheeses. Subway is only several blocks away for easy access to many tourist sites. Neighborhood is quiet and home is immaculate. Thank you, Trudy & Paul, for a wonderful week. Scott & Ellen, Corpus Christi TX
5 sur janvier 17, 2011
We loved our 2 nights at The Blue Porch. Very clean, quiet, convenient, and the innkeepers couldn't have been more welcoming and attentive.
5 sur janvier 14, 2011
We stayed with Paul and Trudy the owners of the Blue Porch in December. We had our two children with us and we had a fantastic time. It was a real treat to stay in the Bed and Breakfast. The rooms were very large especially compared to Manhattan hotel rooms. The bathrooms were clean and beautiful. The breakfast was amazing, fruits, breads, homemade cakes and pastries fresh everyday. Paul and Trudy were very accommodating especially with my children, they had games and toys for them to play with and they are very knowledgeable about the area. I would recommend this B&B to anyone wanting a wonderful experience whether they are visiting Brooklyn or Manhattan.
4,8 sur janvier 05, 2011
e scendere dalla tua pulitissima, spaziosissima e tranquillissima stanza per andare a fare una buonissima e ricchissima colazione. Se poi Trudy cucina una delle sue fantastiche torte... Trudy e Paul sono tanto discreti quanto ospitali, ben disposti alla conversazione (interessante e varia) così come al rispetto della privacy, ma sempre pronti a dare aiuti e informazioni sia logistiche che culturali per il massimo godimento del soggiorno newyorkese. I bagni sono confortevoli e in ottime condizioni, ristrutturati da poco. Per arrivare alla metropolitana ci si mette 5 minuti e il percorso è tranquillo a tutte le ore del giorno e della notte. Si raggiunge Manhattan in 30 minuti e il gioco vale la candela del risparmio e del benessere che si trova in questa sistemazione rispetto ad un hotel "in centro". Assolutamente da provare!!!
5 sur décembre 27, 2010
Trudy and Paul have already exceeded their goal to be warm, welcoming and helpful hosts. They truly share their home, and themselves, making them members of the B&B+ group. The neighborhood is also quite nice, with subway close by and a variety of restaurants. Highly recommend Farm on Adderley.
4,8 sur octobre 12, 2010
We stayed at the Blue Porch B & B for our first trip to NY City. Trudy and Paul were so helpful and friendly. It felt like coming home at the end of each day. It was a fantastic experience and one I will definitely repeat on my next trip to New York!
5 sur octobre 05, 2010
Great location within Brooklyn - 5 min. from the subway station, walking distance to several nice restaurants, safe neighborhood. Clean, tastefully furnished and decorated rooms, quiet surroundings. Excellent selection for breakfast, incl. home made breads, lots of fruit. Nice and helpful owners.
5 sur septembre 17, 2010
My wife, five-year-old and I stayed here for a long weekend in September. It is a wonderful base from which to explore Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our experience was outstanding. Paul and Trudy were the perfect hosts and the home is absolutely gorgeous. We can't say enough good things about our experience. We stayed in one of the upstairs rooms with a queen size bed with a bath on the first floor, as advertised. The room was impeccably decorated, bright, spacious and extremely comfortable. The house, thankfully as a parent of a young child, was not one of the many overly decorated victorian B&B's with delicate porcelain dolls, etc. It a relaxed, clean and very welcoming home. Access to the bathroom on the first floor with a great shower was never a problem even for our five-year old. The breakfasts were great -- wonderful fresh fruit and an amazing smorgasbord of breads, croissants, jams, tea and the coffee that met with the approval of my wife, a coffee connoisseur. Paul and Trudy provided a wealth of information, maps and helpful advice. Each morning they were available to answer questions and provide suggestions on our day activities. Paul and Trudy had a keen sense for when we needed or wanted their company and when we wanted or needed our privacy. Kudos on all counts. This is a great B&B. However, it is also a beloved home to a graceful couple who inspire and deserve guests that treat this home and owners with respect and consideration.
5 sur septembre 14, 2010
This was the best b&b we stayed at during our trip to the U.S. in July 2010. Trudy and Paul are warm, very friendly and helpful hosts. The rooms are just as described, the bathroom exquisite (with fresh flowers added for that extra special feeling). The breakfast was spectacular - much more than we could eat, lots of fresh fruit, home-made biskuits with herbs out of the garden (thanks for the recipe, Trudy!) If you are looking for a home away from home - choose the Blue Porch Bed and Breakfast! Mary Ann and Thomas with Johanna (19) and Jan-Lukas (12) from Germany
5 sur septembre 02, 2010
We stayed at the Blue Porch for three nights. From the first moment on we were overwhelmed by the B&B's victorian ambience, its tasteful furnishings and above all the warm welcome Trudy and Paul Steinfeld afforded to us. There is nothing we can complain about: the bed- and bathrooms were very well equipped and in our opinion of hotel standard, and the breakfast was delicious (especially Trudy's daily fresh cake is worth mentioning). Finally, Trudy and Paul were never tired to provide us with maps, tips and directions for our first visit to New York.
4,8 sur août 22, 2010
The Blue Porch was perfect for my trip to Brooklyn to visit family. Paul and Trudy were helpful with local information such as taxi service, restaurants, etc., and were delightful host and hostess--seemed like friends immediately. They accommodated my slightly peculiar food needs very graciously. The room was quite large and spacious and attractive. The neighborhood is quiet and feels very safe. In addition, the subway station is only 2 blocks away. This is a great place to stay. I will definitely choose it again for my next trip to Brooklyn.
5 sur août 17, 2010
Trudy and Paul put great effort into making our stay with them and to Brooklyn a memorable one. The tastefully remodeled bedroom and bathroom retain the charm of the victorian decor while providing you with the modern conveniences of an upgraded space. Fresh fruit, home made goodies, fresh coffee, is just a sampling of the breakfast you will have served to fit your schedule. Trudy made her outstanding home made herb biscuits compliments of her herb garden. I've stayed at many B&Bs and would highly recommend The Blue Porch. Thanks again Trudy and Paul!
5 sur août 16, 2010
Staying at the Blue Porch was a fantastic way to be introduced to Brooklyn. Owners Paul and Trudy are very friendly and knowledgeable hosts, our room was beautifully decorated and spacious, and our daily home-cooked breakfast was absolutely delicious. If we had a question about transportation or eating out, our hosts were eager to help us. They also really made an effort to get to know us. Location-wise, the Blue Porch is also quite convenient. It's a 5-minute walk to the Subway and close to some really tasty restaurants. Bottom line: Stay here! It'll make your trip to Brooklyn that much more memorable.
5 sur août 14, 2010
Trudy and Paul are warm and interesting hosts. The accommodations are top notch, and the breakfast is delicious - great coffee, homemade muffins and biscuits, fruit, cereal, and yogurt. The subway is right around the corner and it delivers you in Union Square in Manhattan in 45 minutes. I highly recommend a stay at the Blue Porch!
5 sur juillet 31, 2010
Trudy provides weary New York City visitors with a casual and personable welcome. She will gladly explain the painful renovation process which has restrored this gem 1910 home to majestic elegance. The photos displayed on this site truely reflect what exists. It was a pleasure to be hosted in this home by an owner/operator who knows the histrory of this neighborhood. To our surprise, walking the neighborhood was an experience of many intact, renovated and diverse architectual gems. The Blue Porch is indeed outstanding in everyway...a diamond in the rough worthy of repeated visits in future NYC trips.
4,8 sur juillet 18, 2010
Nestled in Brooklyn is the very enjoyable Blue Porch Bed and Breakfast, run by a couple who went out of their way to cater to our needs. There are no negatives about this superlative B and B. Tom and Daria
5 sur juillet 12, 2010
My wife and I stayed at The Blue Porch while visiting her sister this month. What was a minor planning detail in a busy trip back East turned out to be a highlight of our our week. The hosts and owners of Blue Porch, Paul and Trudi, were very gracious, warm, and just extremely pleasant to talk with as we started and ended our two days in Brooklyn. The property is on a gorgeous tree lined street within walking distance of some great eateries and bars. The house is a classic Victorian and just kind of takes you back to a different time in NY, probably one you haven't thought of or seen before unless you know Brooklyn or Long Island. Ask Trudy to bake you some of her herb biscuits and sit back and enjoy the music and conversation. We'll be back whenever we we return to visit family. Thanks for a memorable stay!
4,0 sur juin 08, 2010
We did not know much about hotels and b&b's in Brooklyn, and actually, didn't really hope to find a nice place to stay. Blue Porch exceeded all possible expectations. Trudy and Paul are the nicest people ever, the house is gorgeous, rooms are very comfortable and everything is just the way it should be. Breakfasts were excellent. Trudy's apple pie is the best apple pie I have ever eaten. And the price is more than reasonable for such an outstanding service. We will definitely stay at the Blue Porch when we are in NYC again.
4,8 sur mai 30, 2010
The Blue Porch is very quiet and comfortable, has spacious rooms with big windows (we had 3 windows in our room with a pleasant view in each of them) and is situated in a small and green street in Brooklyn without any traffic. Still it's 5 min walk to the next subway station and about 25 min subway ride to Manhattan. There are only 2 guestrooms to rent in this 1904 build house, so you feel not like in a hotel at all. We've spend 10 days there, and it was perfect. Trudy and Paul know everything about New York and can tell about Brooklyn's history and give a good advice. And there was a nice breakfast too, ask for home maid oregano cakes.
5 sur mai 19, 2010
We chose The Blue Porch primarily because it was near our son's apartment, and we're so glad we did! Trudy and Paul are the most delightful hosts, and they made us feel comfortable immediately. We feel that we now have new friends in a lovely, quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn. Our room was spacious with 3 windows overlooking the other lovely old homes, with plenty of closet space and drawers, an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, wonderful extras like a magnifying mirror, bottled water and chocolates. The bath we used was newly updated and beautiful, and included things like bath gel and choices of liquid or bar soap. They've thought of everything! The breakfasts were delicious -- lots of fruit to choose from, wonderful breads (most made by Trudy), juices, jams, and of course, coffee and tea. Paul was very helpful with directions and how to get around Brooklyn and Mahattan. We'll be staying with them again, I'm sure.
5 sur avril 27, 2010
What an incredible hospitality! We've had an absolutely wonderful experience staying at your lovely Victorian house. Thank you very much for all the personal attention! Fam. Debeuckelaere from Belgium
5 sur mars 24, 2010
travelling with twin 3 year olds is never easy but Trudy and Paul made us very welcome. They had lots of good ideas as to what to do with the little ones, as well as being very accommodating over the breakfast table! We really enjoyed our stay with two New Yorkers who really love the city and are best placed to recommend places and ways to travel about.
5 sur février 28, 2010
We had a great stay at the Blue Porch. We'll certainly go back there on our next trip to New York. - Within easy reach of airport by car (40 minutes) or public transport - Safe, nice and quiet location / free parkingspace - Near subway station from where you travel in about 30 minutes to downtown Manhattan - A warm reception / very nice owners - Spacious, cozy and clean bedroom and bathroom - Great breakfast (tea/coffee, juices, bread, cheese, jams, cake, fruit, yoghurt, etc.) - Lots of restaurants nearby - Owners gave us lots of Information about things to do and handy tips
5 sur janvier 24, 2010
Paul and Trudy are wonderful hosts and their home is beautiful. The room was large and comfortable and the bathroom had everything we needed. The purpose of our trip was a family visit and Paul and Trudy made us feel like we were part of their family. They were handy with directions and available to help with any concerns. Breakfast was wonderful and accomodating to our needs. The fresh fruits were great. We will be back!
4,0 sur janvier 03, 2010
We had a wonderful stay at the Blue Porch B&B. Our hosts, Trudy and Paul were gracious, helpful, but knew how to stay out of the way. The accommodations were great - large bathroom to share with two teenage girls, comfortable beds, all other amenities like a more-expensive hotel. Location was great - accessible to the subway and BQE. Wonderful fresh-baked breakfasts with lots of variety of foods, and lot of attention to any special needs we had. Would definitely come back, better than the tiny hotel rooms at twice the price in NYC where you don't even have room to walk around your bed!
5 sur décembre 28, 2009
Trudy and Paul embody the true spirit of hospitality. Their lovely Victorian B&B on a quiet cul-de-sac was a welcome 3 day retreat. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and charming, full of personal touches. But the breakfasts! Each morning little bits of fresh-from-the-oven heaven: Family recipe carrot bread, savory biscuits, cranberry walnut scones. Fresh squeezed orange juice, croissants. Wonderful jams and jellies. Did I mention the baked apples? A lovely time!
5 sur octobre 30, 2009
We stayed in the 2nd floor blue bedroom (with the bay window) and were pleased the room was so large. The bed was very comfortable and the wireless internet connection worked flawlessly. We had private use of the beautifully refurbished bathroom on the 2nd floor. Paul and Trudy live in the home which was built in 1904 and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Victorian Flat Bush. Trudy served a lovely breakfast and Paul was very helpful with supper reservations and directions. We felt very safe walking in their neighborhood to and from supper at a local restaurant which was within a few blocks from their home. We would highly recommend their home to all travelers and we certainly plan on staying there again on our next visit to Brooklyn.
4,8 sur octobre 19, 2009
We've been at the Blue Porch for about a week and the two of us stayed perfectly well! The house is beautiful, in a nice and tranquil area of Brooklyn, close to public transport. But "the real plus" of our stay was the warmth and kindness of Trudy & Paul, the landowners! They really treated us like family and made our stay as pleasant as having our own flat in NYC. The breakfast food was excellent and abundant and it was nice to also share some moments talking with them, as they are nice and cultured people with whom you can really have interesting conversations. Too bad the time was always too little to be with them, as we were running around NYC to visit (we only had 5-6 days), but we really hope we will come back one day!
5 sur octobre 07, 2009
My husband and I came to New York for our honeymoon and I can't think of a nicer place to have stayed in the city. The best thing about The Blue Porch is Trudy and Paul, who were full of inspirational ideas about where to go and what to see in New York - things that we would never have picked up on from reading our guidebook. They were so warm and welcoming, and really went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. As the website says, the rooms are indeed very spacious and bright and airy, and the breakfasts are very generous. If and when we come back to New York, we will certainly stay here again.
5 sur septembre 30, 2009
Every time I've visited, I've felt so welcomed, and so much "at home." You have the gift of making people feel at ease. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of interesting things to see and do in New York!
4,6 sur juillet 20, 2009
Spacious rooms, great location and charming proprietors. Trudy and Paul were wonderful and charming. On our next trip, I wouldn't stay anywhere else. I slept like a baby at night and enjoyed Trudy's wonderful breakfast each morning. Paul helped me with suggestions on our daily itenerary, dining and transportation needs. - Guy
5 sur juillet 19, 2009
Dear Trudy and Paul - Thank you for allowing us to experience your wonderful home. You both did everything possible for satisfying our every need. Breakfast in your home was so much more than just food; and the food you offered us was nothing short of delicious. Our accommodations were ultra-comfotable and immaculate - amazing in light of the fact that your house is over one hundred years old. It was wonderful talking with both of you about, what it seems, is a common background. Your personal warmth made us feel 'right at home.' Lastly, and possibly most important, thank you for proving Thomas Wolfe wrong. Thank you for making it possible for Wendy to go home again! Should we find ourselves in New York City again, our temporary residence will be The Blue Porch Bed and Breakfast. Again, thank you both for making our living quarters a positive and significant part of our New York City experience. Wendy, Larry, Brittny and Hank
5 sur juillet 19, 2009
Perfect for guests travelling with car and guest looking for more than only a bed and breakfast. The rooms are tastefully decorated, very comfortable and clean. Breakfast was really excellent. You can choose cereals, bread, several confiture, cheese and ham, they fulfilled also our personal demand of a boiled egg. The Innkeepers Trudy and Paul gave us excellent and helpful recommendations for restaurants and other point of interests. We loved the interesting discussions with theml. We learnt a lot about New York art, music, Brooklyn and the U.S. It was a fabulous stay. We can recommend this B&B and would return at our next stay in Nev York.
5 sur juin 20, 2009
The rooms are well appointed. Paul and Trudy are gracious and attentive hosts. The tips and advice to travel in the area are spot on. The breakfast is bountiful and first class. The rooms are well appointed, spacious and comfortable. Wireless internet is available. On the GPS you need to spell De Koven with a space as demonstrated. 5 stars to Trudy and the Blue Porch. This was my second stay with them.


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you forgot the biggest one thsv, KAA did a great release of Cowboy Bebop :3
hm...anyone hear of katekyo hitman reborn? have all groups listed it as poison due to funimation?
kesenai released a whole batch up to ep 98 a while ago.
That they have, but i'm not too fond of their releases.
Go Eclipse!
Why don't more people read these mangas?
I like Dattebayo, they are good.
At last! I found the right thread! Here r my preferences:
Naruto Siempre Fidelis (Now that Dattebayo has stopped subbing it)
Bleach Dattebayo
Full Metal Alchemist Eclipse
07-Ghost Dattebayo

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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno has announced the city has enlisted Chicago-based law firm Shefsky & Froelich as its legal consultant for a potential casino project in the city. Western Massachusetts is allowed to develop one casino under the state's new gambling law, and several casino developers have expressed interest in Springfield.
Shefsky & Froelich recently represented the city of Taunton, Massachusetts during its casino negotiations with the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe. It has also represented the cities of Detroit and Chicago as well as the states of Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, and Michigan in similar casino development deals.
Mayor Sarno says hiring the firm for one year will cost the city one hundred twenty five thousand dollars, but the city may be able to pass that cost on to casino developers. Sarno says hiring this firm is a necessary part of bringing a casino to Springfield.
"This is a process that we need specialized expertise besides what we have in-house. We need to be professional, and we need to be compassionate in this complex process that we're dealing with."
City officials estimate a casino will cost five hundred million dollars, the largest construction project in the city's history. Cid Froelich is chairman of Shefsky & Froelich. He cites Detroit's three casinos as examples of successful urban casino developments his firm has negotiated.
"The casinos in Detroit have done remarkably well, and I think the city, even though it's in some financial difficulties, would have been in ten times the difficulties it's currently experiencing had it not had the casinos."
Froelich says Detroit's casinos employs about six thousand people. Springfield is competing against other Western Massachusetts cities including Westfield and Palmer for the region's single casino.


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By Brendan Conway
The market's biggest stocks have been edging out the broader S&P 500 (SPY) lately, and they're even doing it today despite the weakness in Apple's (AAPL) stock. But it's still not enough to take Wall Street's advice of piling into so-called megacaps at the expense of other sectors.
The iPad maker just gave back the crown for the world's most valuable company to Exxon Mobil (XOM). Today's slide of 5% leaves the firm's market capitalization at about $380 billion, or $6 billion less than Exxon. As this Bespoke Investment Group chart shows, it's been something of a regular occurrence during 2013, after a long period atop the S&P 500.
Head over to my colleague Tiernan Ray's blog for deeper coverage of the Apple story, as Tiernan is all over the reasons Apple's stock is so weak.
But let's use the occasion for a look at megacaps, whose usual lag versus the index has reversed. Using the iShares S&P 100 Index Fund (OEF) as a proxy, this group has indeed been outperforming as markets have turned rougher, rising by 1.3% over the last month, versus the S&P 500′s 1%.
If those numbers don't convince you it's a small difference, here's the chart:
Could the gap become larger if the selloff accelerates? Sure. But even then it's all but certain to prove temporary.
Add in your trading costs, plus the impossible-to-calculate chance that you'll mis-time the trade, and you're probably better off sticking with the plain old S&P 500 fund you already own.


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Standard zoom lenses offer a general-purpose range from wide angle to short telephoto, thereby giving you great day-to-day flexibility. The vast majority of standard zoom lenses in use are those kit models which are popularly bundled with many DSLRs, such as the Canon EF-S 18-55mm model. Mounted on a Canon APS-C body like the EOS 400D / XTi, this will deliver an effective range of 28-88mm, thereby covering typical landscape shots to basic portrait work.
You may already own a standard zoom, but it can often be worth replacing it for a superior model. After all, as the lens range you use the most, you'll see the benefit on the most photos. Better quality standard zooms may offer superior optics, an extended focal range, tougher construction, quicker focusing, brighter apertures or image stabilisation to reduce camera-shake.
As always, bear in mind any reduction in field due to your DSLRs sensor when choosing a lens. Canon's APS-C models like the EOS 400D / XTi and 40D have a reduction factor of 1.6x, which effectively multiply lens focal lengths by 1.6 times. So if you go for a 17-85mm lens, you'll actually have an equivalent of 27-136mm.
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SectorsItalian Style
Galileo became so associated with the sector that many people incorrectly believed he was the instrument's only inventor. Even though the collection is small, the Museum's holdings suggest there was little consensus in seventeenth-century Italy about which arrangement of scales was most essential to mathematical practitioners' activities. Indeed, Galileo himself experimented with several different scales during the decade he spent working on the instrument before he formally published Operations of the Geometric and Military Compass. One reason for the variety is he started out thinking only about military applications but gradually decided to develop a general-purpose device. The Italian sectors in the collection might have been used for tasks ranging from positioning a cannon and designing fortifications to converting between systems of currency.


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American fashion brand Guess is set to air its behind-the-scenes Spring 2011 campaign video on Saturday, January 15, 2011, online at Guess.com and its YouTube Channel, GuessIncTV. Directed by world renowned photographer, Ellen von Unwerth, who shot the classic GUESS campaigns of the 1980s and 1990s including famed GUESS models Claudia Schiffer, Carr? Otis, and Eva Herzigova. The behind the scenes video features the stars of the campaign, Alyssa Miller, the face of GUESS Seductive; Elsa Hosk, Kate Upton and Silviu Tolu frolicking on the beaches of Malibu, California, as exhibited in these screen shots, below.
History dictates that there will be some denim pieces that will work nicely for Guess' penchant for that Farmer's Daughter vibe, or the 50s pinup girl in a denim halter top. Its current campaign evokes a bit more Gidget than Betty Grable, but that's okay. You'll also hear the hit single, "Illusions" by Mark Salling, from his debut album "Pipe Dreams." Mark Salling is in a "multi-tiered partnership" with the Guess brand, dating back to fall 2010. A thirty second video will be available this February during Fashion Week on Taxi TV.
All images courtesy Guess, Inc.
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In 2011, aliens will invade, robots will battle for the moon, and superheroes will save us. No, we aren't predicting the end of the world. We're talking movies! The silver screen in 2011 will be buzzing with science-fiction plots and comic book heroes.
Starting in January with The Green Hornet, heroes swoop in to save the day. Comic book fans will also see The Green Lantern, Thor, Captain America, and X-Men: First Class come to life on the big screen. In February, aliens start their invasion with I Am Number Four, followed by Battle: Los Angeles, Mars Needs Moms, Paul, Apollo 18, and Cowboys and Aliens. Moviegoers will also have the chance to experience an alternative reality where agents of Fate intervene in everyday lives in The Adjustment Bureau and glimpse into a future without aging in Now. Not to mention that film fanatics will finally learn the plot of the super-secretSuper 8.
So tell us, movie fans, which movie of 2011 are you most amped to see?
The Green Hornet
Release date: January 14
Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) is the son of LA's most prominent and respected media magnate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the party scene until his father (Tom Wilkinson) mysteriously dies, leaving Britt his vast media empire. Striking an unlikely friendship with one of his father's more industrious and inventive employees, Kato (Jay Chou), they see their chance to do something meaningful for the first time in their lives: fight crime. [Source: Sony Pictures]
I Am Number Four
Release date: February 18
Extraordinary teen John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Timothy Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In the small Ohio town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events - his first love (Dianna Agron), powerful new abilities, and a connection to others who share his incredible destiny. [Source: Walt Disney Pictures]
The Adjustment Bureau
Release date: March 4
Do we control our destiny or do unseen forces manipulate us? On the brink of winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, ambitious politician David Norris (Matt Damon) meets beautiful contemporary ballet dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) - a woman like none he's ever known. But just as he realizes he's falling for her, mysterious men conspire to keep the two apart. David learns he is up against the agents of fate itself - the men of The Adjustment Bureau - who will do everything in their considerable power to prevent David and Elise from being together. In the face of overwhelming odds, he must either let her go or accept a predetermined path. [Source: Universal Pictures]
Battle: Los Angeles
Release date: March 11
A Marine platoon faces off against an alien invasion in Los Angeles. [Source: IMDb]
Mars Needs Moms
Release date: March 11
A young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away. [Source:IMDb]
Release date: March 18
For the past 60 years, an alien named Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen) has been hanging out at a top-secret military base. For reasons unknown, the space-traveling smartass decides to escape the compound and hop on the first vehicle out of town - a rented RV containing Earthlings Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost). Chased by federal agents and the fanatical father of a young woman that they accidentally kidnap, Graeme and Clive hatch a fumbling escape plan to return Paul to his mother ship. And as two nerds struggle to help, one little green man might just take his fellow outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes. [Source:Universal Pictures]
Sucker Punch
Release date: March 25
A young girl is institutionalized by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan that will help her escape from the facility. [Source: IMDb]
Apollo 18
The Exchange consulted on this movie.
Release date: April 22
A film about the real mission to space in the 1970s that was canceled by NASA. [Source: IMDb]
The Exchange consulted on this movie.
Release date: May 6
The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live among humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. [Source: IMDb]
X-Men: First Class
Release date: June 3
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were the closest of friends, working together, with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world had ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN. [Source: Twentieth Century Fox]
The Green Lantern
The Exchange consulted on this movie.
Release date: June 17
A test pilot is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership into an intergalactic squadron tasked with keeping peace within the universe. [Source: IMDb]
Rise of the Apes
Release date: June 24
An origin story set in present-day San Francisco, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. [Source: IMDb]
Transformers: The Dark Side of the Moon
Release date: July 1
The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon and race against the Decepticons to reach it and learn its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers' final battle. [Source: IMDb]
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release date: July 22
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers for a top-secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals. [Source: IMDb]
Cowboys and Aliens
Release date: July 29
1873. Arizona Territory. A stranger (Daniel Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town ofAbsolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford). It's a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella (Olivia Wilde), he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents - townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors - all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival. [Source: Universal Pictures]
The Darkest Hour
Release date: August 5
In Russia, a group of kids struggle to survive after an alien invasion. [Source: IMDb]
Super 8
Release date: August 8
The details about this film, directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, are unknown. J.J Abrams hasstated a full trailer will be released in March.
Release date: September 30
In the not-too-distant future the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest try to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who comes into a fortune of time, though too late to help his mother from dying ends up on the run from a corrupt police force known as "time keepers." [Source: THR Heat Vision]
Real Steel
Release date: October 7
A boxing drama set in the near-future where 2,000-pound robots that look like humans do battle. [Source: IMDb]
That Thing
Release date: October 14
At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson (Ulrich Thomsen). While Dr. Halvorson keeps to his research, Kate partners with Sam Carter (Joel Edgerton), a helicopter pilot, to pursue the alien life form. [Source:IMDb]
Release date: October 21
An action-thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak. [Source: IMDb]


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Shea Weber Signs Offer Sheet with Flyers, Dashes Canucks Fan's Dreams
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July 18 2012 11:14PM
Breaking: Shea Weber agrees to offer sheet with Philadelphia. 14 years, upwards of $100 mil. Preds have 7 days to match. Wow!!— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 19, 2012
Forget the one year offer-sheet lark, it was never going to happen, but this is the big one.
As reported by Darren Dreger, with uncharacteristic zeal (two exclamation points, and a wow at the end of the tweet), Shea Weber has signed a 14 year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers worth "upwards" of 100 million dollars...
Read past the jump.
As we wrote a few weeks ago, it looked to us like the Canucks were at a significant structural disadvantage in any hypothetical Shea Weber pursuit. If the perennial Norris Trophy candidate, and British Columbia native forced a trade out of Nashville, it appeared to us that the Canucks didn't have the assets to field a properly competitive offer. And anyway, there was no incentive for Weber to sign any type of one year deal this offseason.
With the lockout looming, and everything from contract term-limits, to number of years accrued up for discussion, it was clear that this summer was Shea Weber's big opportunity to "cash-in." That he has done so is appropriate, this is clearly the correct call for the most dominant single defenseman in the National Hockey League.
It's a ballsy move from Philadelphia, and the maneuver carries some risk. Depending on the average cap-hit of the deal, this should cost the Flyers four first round draft picks if Nashville decides to let Weber walk. That said, unless this is an absurdly front-loaded deal that pays Weber something like 40 million in the first three seasons of the deal, it's a no brainer and Nashville will match. Shea Weber is a singular talent, and while he's sure to be overpaid, he remains significantly more valuable than four late first round picks. Barring some sort of scorched earth campaign from Weber's camp, expect the Predators to match and Weber to remain in Nashville. Remember also, if Nashville matches they'll be unable to trade Shea Weber until July 26th, 2013.
Finally, prepare yourself for significant hand-wringing in the Vancouver sports media market: "why didn't you negotiate Weber's next contract with the Predators for Poile, huh, Mike Gillis?"
July 18 2012, 11:27PM
Always the bridesmaid in Norris Trophy voting. If he could apply that success rate to the Canucks organization, he'd fit in perfectly.
Does this mean our collective dreams of Weber must come to an end?
it's a shame that none of the superstar NHL'ers from BC ever come back in their prime and play for the Canucks.
July 19 2012, 01:27AM
Garrison did! :-D
July 26 2013 eh ? thats not too long...
Can't help but wonder whether Weber's heart jumped when he saw the NHL's opening offer to the NHLPA. Philly was hovering anyway, and he just thought he'd be done with it?
It's weird that the Preds just can't find a way to negotiate with their top stars. I guess we got luckier with the Sedins than we realize. Granted the cap was a lot lower then.
This looked to me like a huge favour to the Preds. Money and term are not out-of-line with what they were prepared to pay Suter, and they've essentially got a forced commitment from Weber, so even if he wants to leave, they won't lose him for nothing like they might have had he become unrestricted. The sticking point is that it's been reported to be $26 million in year 1, and $68 million over the first 6 years, which include signing bonuses in years 1, 4, 5, and 6 (so presumably a lot of that money will not be subject to any salary rollback). Those are steep numbers to be sure, but I still have to think that the Preds match.
July 19 2012, 12:01PM
@ Rob: agreed. The bonuses are big, big numbers to cough up ($26m, yikes!) but for a cap hit of 7.8m a year they can (re)sign one of the best defensemen, which incidentally is not that much more than they paid him last season.
Another reason to do so for Nashville would be: "who else do we have and get to sign!?". If they don't sign Weber, Hal Gil is their top experienced defenseman with a total of 4 defensemen signed. Oops.
Who else are they going to get and for what money? In the current market they could easily end up paying $4-$5m a year for far less talented players! So just from that perspective they would be wise to sign Weber. And seeing that Weber probably wants out of Nashville, at least you have another year (and with a new CBA in place) to work on acquiring defensemen!


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It's tempting to crank up that space heater for some extra bedroom warmth or to de-ice your cold toes at the office, but take these precautions before turning that dial to the maximum setting.
- Show your car some love this Valentine's Day
While salt is good for the roads, it can be very bad for the cars on those roads. That magical substance used for de-icing can also de-paint your car.
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What do the following movies, albums and video games all have in common? Films like The Dark Knight, Wall.E and the Saw series, albums by Kanye West and Amy Winehouse, and games like Guitar Hero: On T...
What do the following movies, albums and video games all have in common? Films like The Dark Knight, Wall.E and the Saw series, albums by Kanye West and Amy Winehouse, and games like Guitar Hero: On Tour.
They were all developed by teams with Full Sail graduates! With students from over 65 countries, 110 world-class recording studios, and many spacious film soundstages, Full Sail's innovative and accelerated style of education provides a unique real-world education in film, music, animation, video games and recording arts. Inquire today for more information about Full Sail's exciting programs!
Full Sail is dedicated to helping creative students follow their dreams in the entertainment and media industry. Whether they are passionate about music, art and design, web and technology, filmmaking, or the business behind entertainment, an education at Full Sail University can prepare students for a career path doing what they love.
Through Full Sail's real-world approach, students work in studios and labs using industry standard equipment, compiling a portfolio showcasing their work to potential employers. Located in Winter Park, Florida (just minutes from Orlando), the Full Sail campus has the look and feel of a creative studio environment, complete with industry-standard recording studios, spacious film soundstages, a motion capture studio, game studios, and a professional performing arts venue – all housed in a 191-acre multimedia complex.
Get quick info about tuition, admissions, entrance scores and more for Full Sail University.
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Full Sail's Computer Animation program features the focus areas of Fine Arts, Modeling, Animation, Effects, and includes a Final Project/ Reel Demo. In this program, students learn what it takes to work on a variety of projects – from animated films and television series, to video games and motion graphics. The curriculum includes 3D foundations, model creation, animation production as well as applying your leanings to special effects for live action film and television.
Full Sail's on campus Digital Arts & Design program includes the focus areas of Print& 2D, Motion Graphics, Interactive Design, and Portfolio Development. This program combines art fundamentals with the design industry's current technology – helping students expand their artistic talents to create powerful images for entertainment, advertising, branding, and the web. Working to develop your personal branding style, your final project will include both physical and web-based portfolios that will help you launch your career.
If you' want to pursue a degree in the entertainment and media industry you can bring your English up to speed, learning alongside students who share your passion. Full Sail's English as a Second Language program builds your English skills on all levels of comprehension, vocabulary, listening, and conversation while being creative.
Projects and exercises – including movies, songwriting, blogging, podcasts, art, and more prepare you for language proficiency exams while at the same time being emerged in the university environment, the entertainment industry and interacting with current faculty and students.
Full Sail's Bachelor of Science in Film students gain hands-on experience working each position on set on a variety of filmmaking projects, enabling them to get a feel for the role that each crew member plays in production. Get a behind look of the program here.
You'll learn everything from creating a film's story, finalizing scripts, and storyboards to preparing budgets, scheduling shoots, and holding casting calls. Of course this also includes the postproduction process, by cutting, rearranging, recording and editing footage, dialogue, sound effects, music, and visual effects and titles. In all this you'll be using Hollywood professional gear, from 16mm, 35mm and HD cameras, cranes and lighting rigs to Full Sail's own multi-locale backlot.
Full Sail's Game School offers a Bachelor of Science in Game Development focusing on the areas of Programming Languages, Interactive Development, Architectures, and Projects. Courses include each cycle of game development, the foundations of programming, creating game engines, developing artificial intelligence, and integrating assets.
A curriculum and tools that are always current and industry-relevant, skilled and experienced instructors, and an advisory board of video game industry professionals will give you the technical and professional skills to start your career in the industry.
Full Sail University's Bachelor of Science program in Media Communications includes the focus areas of Written & Visual Communications, Digital Audio & Video Production, New Media Tools, and Transmedia Storytelling.
Learn core communication principles and writing techniques, while becoming familiar with digital media from video and audio, to games and animation, new media technology and theories of aesthetics and communication, and learn the workflow processes involved in creative project management. Taking on real-world programs and building your online portfolio helps you build your own personal brand and stand out to future employers.
Full Sail's Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts focuses on the areas of Sound Fundamentals, Music Production, Recording, and Postproduction.Experience different facets of the industry: Learn microphone placement, engineer actual recording sessions with artists, sharpen your editing skills, work with post-production audio for film and television projects and mix sound effects, all in one of our several state-of-the-art recording facilities.
The Bachelor of Science in Show Production with the focus areas of Live Event Production, Audio & Lighting Systems, Audio Visual Technologies, and Concert Media Design will teach you all aspects of working behind the scenes.
You'll design, engineer, and manage a full-scale multimedia concert in Full Sail Live, our state-of-the-art performance hall. From live shows, gigs, or conventions; to arena rock shows or theme parks, you will be able to launch a career in every part of this growing industry.
Full Sail University's Bachelor of Science in Software Development focuses on the areas of Software Industry Foundations, Software Engineering & Design, Data Structure & System Design, and Capstone.
It introduces you to design, development, and implementation of software-based solutions and products for business, entertainment, and consumer markets. You'll work on your own software product, while building the critical-thinking and professional skills necessary to enter this industry.
With the focus areas of Interface Design & Usability, Web Standards, Interactivity, Dynamic Back-End Development, and a Final Project, Full Sail's Bachelor of Science in Web Design & Development ideally prepares you for a professional career to pursue a role at a web development studio, or launch your own business. Covering both front end and back end development, you'll learn to concept, code and publish your own standards-based content for the Web, smartphones and tablets, you'll develop a well-rounded skill set.
Full Sail University's student body of over 8,000 comes from 65 countries worldwide. Talented individuals from nations as diverse as Japan, India, M...
Full Sail University's student body of over 8,000 comes from 65 countries worldwide. Talented individuals from nations as diverse as Japan, India, Mexico, Belgium, Sweden, Iceland, Kenya, Canada, and South Korea have chosen Full Sail's unique educational environment as the place to launch their careers in the entertainment media industry.
Jeronimo currently works for Cirque du Soleil.
Student's Like Jeronimo Carbi. He is from Argentina and studied show production at Full Sail. He currently works as the Assistant Head of Lighting for Cirque du Soleil's touring show, 'Drailon'.
For the last three decades, Full Sail graduates have been playing integral roles in that evolution; whether they've been in the boardroom or behind a ...
For the last three decades, Full Sail graduates have been playing integral roles in that evolution; whether they've been in the boardroom or behind a mixing board, they've taken what they've learned here and used it to forge successful careers in the music business.
Yeah, this is what it's all about
Like Mike Exeter. He is a 1992 Recording Arts Graduate who has worked with legendary greats such as Black Sabath on their latest album Heaven and Hell. Mike said about his experience working with the band, "The greatest feeling is when you sit there in the studio, a big smile comes up on your face, the hairs come up on the back of your arms, and you're like 'Yeah, this is what it's all about"
Achieve your dream degree with Full Sail's Global Achievement Scholarship for International Students
The Full Sail Global Achievement Scholarship is designed to encourage and develop future international entertainment and media professionals throughout the world. Through the Global Achievement Scholarship, eligible participants may receive up to $15,000 toward the tuition of their Full Sail campus degree program.
The Global Achievement Scholarship will award up to $15,000 to eligible campus degree program candidates. This scholarship fund is limited, and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and according to the award determination process as outlined below.
Minimum Eligibilty Requirements
In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a Global Achievement Scholarship must:
How To ApplyThe Global Achievement Scholarship application must be submitted to the Full Sail Scholarship Committee prior to the desired start date.
The Full Sail University Hall of Fame recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of select Full Sail graduates who have excelled in their career field.
"I grew up in a very musical culture. I remember at an early age, watching one of the calypso bands. While everyone else is paying attention to the festivities, I'm looking at the equipment, thinking 'How do they hook all of this up?"
Coraline, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I, Robot, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Apollo 13, Interview with the Vampire
"Fortunately, I never had to grow up. I got into a business that lets me be a kid. I like to play with toys, and they let me. Go figure."
Peter Frampton, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Paul McCartney, Ricky Skaggs, The Police
"I think the people who are largely successful are those who keep learning. They keep absorbing new things, they want to grow professionally. I know that what keeps me stimulated."
Apple Nano, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Diesel, VH1, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, JetBlue, McDonald,s, Kodak
"Synchronicity and unexpected twists and turns of life can come and take you to a whole different world than you ever would have thought. That's what the cool part of life is, the unexpected."
On Tuesday, January 12, over 500 people gathered on the Full Sail campus to create the World's Largest flashlight logo lit by humans.
Full Sail University Computer Animation graduate and Visual Effects Artist Brett "Buzz" Dawson's demo reel.


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Did You Know? Countdown to New Years Day 2010 (12/28)Monday, December 28th, 2009
Did You Know?
Facts, Figures &
Folklore about About
New Year's Eve &
New Year's Day
Dec 28 : 3 Days till New Years Eve
4 Days till New Years Day
Did you know that Western nations have only celebrated the New Year for the last four centuries?
In medieval Europe the celebrations accompanying the new year were considered pagan and unChristian. In 567, the Roman Catholic church abolished January 1 as the beginning of the year. Thereafter, at different times and in various places throughout medieval Christian Europe, the new year was celebrated on Dec. 25, the birth of Jesus; March 1; March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation; and Easter, which continues to be based on the lunar calendar.
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII re-established January 1 as new year's day with calendar reform. Today the Gregorian calendar has become the international standard for civil use.
Did you know that not all cultures and religions celebrate New Year's Day on January 1st?
The Baha'i New Year, known as Naw Ruz or "New Day", occurs on the Vernal Equinox.
The Islamic New Year begins on the first day of the first month (Muharram – December 18, 2009) of the Islamic calendar and is known as 1 Muharram. It is generally observed with quiet reflection and prayers.
Rosh Hashanah (September 19, 2009), New Years Day on the Jewish calendar, begins a 10 day period known as the High Holy Days - a time of penitence and prayer that ends with Yom Kippur.
In Japan, every February 3 or 4, based on the lunar calendar, Setsubun is celebrated. Although not a national holiday, Setsubun ("sectional/seasonal division") has marked the last day of winter since the 13th century and is one day prior to the beginning of Spring, signifying a new year with the return of the warming sun, symbolic rebirth, rejuvenation of spirit and body, and preparing for the planting season.
The 15-day Chinese New Year (February 14, 2010) is celebrated on the second new moon (lunar) after the Winter Solstice (solar) – occurring between January 20-February 20 – culminating with the Lantern Festival
The New Year is a time of friends and family, and parties and fun. A time of fireworks, counting down and rockin' out with good ol' Dick Clark (& that Seacrest guy). It's a time for resolutions, realizations, and a brand new year.
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Skip to comments.Deaf girl's family sues Scouts for disbanding troop
Posted on 08/02/2012 11:32:05 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
The local Girl Scouts council paid for a sign-language interpreter to attend Megan's Girl Scout meetings, a camping trip and other outings.
But a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday on the 12-year-old's behalf alleged that the Girl Scouts abruptly disbanded Megan's Schaumburg troop early this year in retaliation for her mother's efforts to keep the 100-year-old organization paying for the interpreter.
....Megan, who has been deaf since birth, joined the Girl Scouts in kindergarten, her mother said. At the time, her mother requested that an interpreter be present at Scouting activities, and the Girl Scouts agreed to that, she said.
But in the fall of 2011, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana told Runnion that the "council does not pay for these services," the lawsuit alleged. Runnion made another request in October for her daughter to have an interpreter for a rock climbing event the next month.
But the local council complied only after Equip for Equality, a Chicago-based advocacy group for people with physical or mental disabilities, and the National Association for the Deaf sent a letter requesting an interpreter for the event, according to the lawsuit.
....Runnion said she later learned from the Girl Scouts that the group would pay only a maximum of $50 a month for support services for girls with special needs. Megan's family would have to pick up the added expense.
"People aren't supposed to pay for their accommodations," said Barry Taylor, legal director for Equip for Equality and one of the lawyers representing the Runnion family.
....But Runnion said her family of six relies on her husband's income as an inventory purchaser and can't afford the expense of an interpreter for her daughter....
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
If the child needs to be accompanied, why doesn't her own mother do it? Who would be better suited for the job?
Demanding that other people bear one's burdens doesn't get one very far in life.
Demanding that others shoulder your burdens is what the Democrat party is all about.
I know reasonable accommodation applies to the workplace, not sure about this case, but that doesn't mean that a company has to spend unreasonable amounts of money to accommodate you. If your accommodation costs more than you're worth, it ain't gonna fly.
What's sign language for "go F yourself?"
Some people just kill me.
If progressives like pro-infanticide ethicist Peter Singer had their their way, this young deaf girl would not be alive.
But since she is, the Left will use her to make things "fair."
If the child needs to be accompanied, why doesnt her own mother do it?
My thought to...
There is only a need for an interpreter, the mother can do it...
Another foot soldier in "The Free Sh*t Army" demands others pay for what she wants.
We all know that sign, and it's appropriate toward the mother filing this frivolous lawsuit.
Probably because they have 6 kids.. and she can't be at every event for one of them.
Don't agree with this womans lawsuit, but with 6 kids, no way she's going to be able to attend every event one of her children is doing.
Probably because they have 6 kids.. and she can't be at every event for one of them.
Don't agree with this womans lawsuit, but with 6 kids, no way she's going to be able to attend every event one of her children is doing.
I'd guess flying the bird is universally understood.
It's a family of 6 -- so most likely 4 children. If the family can't attend every event, then the girl misses some. Perhaps they should save and pay to have an interpreter attend those outings they don't want her to miss, ones someone in the family can't attend. No one made her enroll her daughter in scouts.
The "Deaf""Community" is by in large VERY Liberal and VERY "entitled".
The GS are a voluntary organization. You voluntarily join them, they didn't come after you. So if it's voluntary that you joined, then .....
A quick web search on Gallaudet University will provide plenty of confirmation on that for those that don't believe you.
I still don't understand why the GSA ever started providing a deaf interpreter for the girl. I don't think they meet the "public accomodation" requirement/definition. The GSA seems to have dug its own ditch in this matter.
I think there is precedent (now) for that (THANKS
We live about 5 miles from the "Iowa School for the Deaf" WHAT an "Entitled" bunch THEY are. 24 Karat EVERYTHING! Nothing but the BEST for the "Crippled" "Mafia"!
We happen to have a good number of deaf people in our poker league. One of them is married to an interpreter. I'm going to show her this article to see what she thinks of the entitlement mentality this lady has in regards to her daughter.
She's been in the scouts 6 or 7 years, and none of the other girls in the troop liked her enough to learn how to sign? Says something about her, it seems.
On the other hand, the Girl Scouts are a left wing, pro-abortion organization, and I think we can all enjoy it when liberals start fighting about who is most entitled.
My sons high school has a large deaf group of students as it is one of the 4 schools in the district that provide for deaf students.
So, there are a few deaf boys on the football team.
Every morning a fleet of buses arrive with the deaf students to attend class - at the end of school the buses take them back I assume to a stop or set of stops as they come from other school districts.
So, with football practice keeping them after class, at the end of practice, a fleet of taxi's are there to give those players a ride home all paid for by us.
BTW, those without their own cars have to have their parents come and get them. No taxi's for you!
"People aren't supposed to pay for their accommodations,"
Really? That's good to hear. Now I know I can "dine and dash" legally.
My deaf cousin actually got WORSE at reading lips while spending 4 years at Gallaudet. Her friends were absolutely horrible at it and could only sign. My cousin said the community was so insular that it was just a bunch of deaf people signing to each other with not much attempt to integrate with the hearing world.
More liberal whining. It doesn't surprise me at all they expect free child care, and that is what this amounts to. The Girl Scouts should pay for their liberal largess.
My Eagle Scout son had special needs from the time he was 13. Even before this my husband and I took care of his needs ourselves. One of us attended every meeting, every camping trip and summer camp from the time he was a cub scout.
PATHETIC! This "mother" (more like a gold-digging moron!) should have gotten her behind out there and translated for HER daughter! If she cared so much she should have been there for her child! Instead, sue, sue, sue, and make other people pay!
Then you get your butt to the events and act as the interpreter. Girls Scouts (the girls, not the organization) are about providing service, not demanding it. The leaders and assistants are volunteers, not your paid servants.
No one made her create a family of 4 kids either.
Don't forget the lesbian couple who conceived several children trying to become pregnant with a deaf daughter (rather than adopting one).
I think to conspire to create a disabled child is child abuse. Munchausen syndrome. The two women were deaf, if I recall. PBS did a documentary on them.
Do they have to make use of a flash system to alert the deaf players when the ref. blows the whistle?
Don't tar us all with the same brush.
Easy enough to tell when the whistle's been blown.
Do you go to the Iowa School? Do you feel "entitled"? If not then this does NOT apply to you.
Public school educated. :) Only accommodation I ever received was not having to listen to tapes in French class.
I have not see that - of the players none are totally deaf either - range from 20% to 70%. All have hearing aids and the team has a translator on the field and at every practice but they never flash signs on the field I have noticed just if the coach wants to talk to them on the sideline do they get involved.
Family of six, one income? I'm starting to see where the problem comes in here.
This mother could find a way to accommodate her daughter if even if it took becoming a den mother herself.
Hey, I'm Deaf so don't assume that we are all the same. That was an ignorant comment that you just made.
That's how the Boy Scouts escaped having to admit homosexuals, they're not a "public accommodation." It's anyone's guess how the quirky courts will rule on something like this, however. The ADA has seen incredible expansion and twisting under judicial rule since Bush41 signed it into law.
The phrase "by in large" doesn't mean everyone. It means for the most part or generally.
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By BEAU STOKER
Desertview Federal Credit Union celebrated the Grand Opening of its Ferron branch's new location March 21-23.The branch, originally located in the Dugmore Heating and Appliance building, was moved to 30 West Main Street, Ferron on Feb. 20.
The move was intended to be a statement to the surrounding community.
"We wanted to make a greater commitment to the citizens in the south end of Emery County," said Mike Nelson, Desertview President. "The new building gives the branch a feel of permanence."
The location change was accompanied by the addition of new features including a drive-up window. The branch's hours of operation also changed from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The festivities included member rewards for opening new services, and refreshments were provided.
Desertview, Emery County's only locally owned and operated financial institution, opened the Ferron branch in August of 2003 to provide more convenient access to its members.
Board of Directors member Gary Arrington said, "Desertview is an Emery County institution, and we wanted everyone to be able to access its services as easily as possible."
The branch's opening was welcomed by community members who saw Zion's Bank leave Ferron.
"I love it," Desertview teller and Clawson resident Shaunnie Price said. "It's a nice convienience for people at this end of the county."
Desertview was established in 1981 as a community chartered credit union, and was the product of a merger between Castle Valley Federal Credit Union and American Coal Credit Union. Desertview's assets were just over $1 million at the time of the merger. In 2006 assets swelled to nearly $26 million.
In accordance with the credit union philosophy that began nearly 150 years ago in Germany, each Desertview member also owns part of the credit union. Ownership also affords each member a vote that can be cast each year at the credit union's annual meeting.
Beside checking, savings and loans, Desertview's services include: Visa gift cards, youth accounts, notary service, hotel packages, coin counter, certificates, and IRA accounts.