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The first major home renovation my husband and I ever undertook was insulating the walls of a 1921 Craftsman bungalow we shared in Columbus, Ohio. This project made the house a great deal more comfortable in the winter and the summer, since the existing insulation was the least expensive option available in the 1920s — making it completely inadequate for maintaining heat in the winter or coolness in the summer.
Unfortunately, despite the undeniable improvement to our comfort, we found that our new insulation did nothing for our resale value. Even though we had put nearly $5,000 worth of work and materials into this renovation, we didn't see that money and effort reflected in our sale price when we had to move several years later.
Not all renovations are going to increase your resale value. That doesn't necessarily mean you should forgo working on your home if you won't see the value when it's time to sell. For instance, I would definitely insulate that house again, even knowing that the money is only going to improve my comfort.
But there are some home renovation projects that you just can't expect to recoup your investment on. Knowing that, you should consider how long you intend to live in your house and whether you're renovating just to increase your home's value before jumping into any of these home improvement projects.
Insulating our bungalow was the kind of invisible improvement that had to be done, but didn't appear to change the house. Unlike "sexier" improvements like updating a kitchen or bath, or even putting on a new roof, invisible improvements don't change the look of the house. These are things like re-grading the yard to keep water from getting into the basement, updating the HVAC system, tuck-pointing bricks and chimneys, and replacing gutters.
While these improvements often have to be done to protect your house, the downside is that you may not recoup the cost of these improvements when it comes time to sell. It can be helpful to think of these renovation expenses as a way of protecting your home's current value, rather than as a way to increase your future resale value.
While homeowners in Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, and Southern California may find that having a swimming pool is a big selling point for their homes, this isn't going to be the case nationwide. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost to install a pool is over $27,000. That doesn't include the annual maintenance costs, ranging between $500 and $4,000. It's these maintenance costs, plus the work that homeowners will have to either do themselves or contract out in order to keep their pool sparkling clean that will turn off many potential buyers. Add in the additional insurance requirements that homeowners with pools will need to purchase, and it should be clear why many prospective buyers would rather not invest in a home that comes with a pool.
This is why you should only commit to the cost of installing a pool if you truly want to use it yourself and expect to stay in your home for at least five years. Otherwise, it might make more sense to invest in a membership to your local pool.
Remodeling your bathroom and/or kitchen is an excellent way to increase your home's value, right? Yes and no. While replacing dingy tiling and updating old appliances will definitely help your home shine for potential buyers, there's such a thing as going overboard with your bathroom or kitchen upgrades.
Specifically, if you add granite countertops, custom-made cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tiles to your kitchen and bathroom, but the rest of the home is still an ordinary suburban home, potential buyers will see the house as a work-in-progress, rather than a home that feels move-in ready. Over-improving the bath and kitchen could make buyers think that it's not worth the effort to try to get the rest of the house to match. (See also: 9 Home Improvements You Should Always Negotiate)
We may all dream of living in a George Jetson house — where every possible electronic need you have is already built in — but committing to this kind of renovation may hurt your resale value.
There are a couple of reasons for this. First, while your personal movie theater (with remote-controlled state-of-the-art projector) may be exactly what you want from your home, a potential buyer may just see a room that will need to be torn out and remodeled as soon as they move in. Plus, technology advances at a breakneck speed, so your cutting-edge electronics will soon look as dated as shag carpeting and harvest gold refrigerators.
If you need or want built-in high-end electronics in your home, make sure you're installing them for your own pleasure and comfort, because it's unlikely a buyer will appreciate them too.
Making improvements to your landscaping requires a gentle touch. On the one hand, landscaping is often touted as an important aspect of curb appeal, and making sure your yard and garden look attractive and welcoming is certainly a great way to draw in potential buyers.
On the other hand, an elaborate landscaping remodel can turn off buyers. Those with black thumbs might look at your vast flowering garden with sculpted shrubs and pond and decide they are not up for the challenge of keeping it up, and those who do love to garden might not like your vision and want to start over.
If recreating the gardens of Versailles is how you make your house feel like a home, then there's nothing wrong with investing in this kind of renovation. But make sure you're doing this kind of work for yourself, and not because you hope to make back the money you spent once you're ready to sell. (See also: 14 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome for Under $100)
While many experts focus on resale value as the deciding factor on whether to take on a home improvement project, the important thing to remember is that you live in your house now. Deciding which home renovations to work on based on what someone else might like is the way madness lies.
When you make improvements to your home, make sure you take your own comfort, your plans for living in the home, and the potential resale value into consideration. They all matter.
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Location |
1959 Lake Boulevard (West Davis, near Lake Boulevard & West Covell Boulevard) |
Hours |
Monday through Friday, 9:30AM to 5:30PM |
Contact |
Phone: (888) 371-3502 |
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com |
Website |
http://www.facebook.com/thewillowsapartments |
The Willows Apartments website |
Types of Units |
1br/1ba, 2br/1ba, 2br/2ba, 3br/2ba |
Price Range |
$1,260 to $2,295 for Fall 2018 |
The Willows is an apartment complex on the northwestern edge of Davis. It's location feels bucolic and serves as a good reminder that the City of Davis is very serious about protecting open space, habitat and farmland. To the west and south is the Stonegate Retention Basin, to the north is open farmland, and to the east (across Lake Boulevard) is the West Pond. To complement that idyllic rural feel, there is a great neighborhood shopping center just a few blocks away. The Willows is managed by Tandem Properties.
Residents think that the apartments are fairly roomy, and the grounds are very well kept. Most agree that the staff is excellent, response times on maintenance issues are usually the same day and everyone is very friendly and helpful. The pool and workout room do the job, but for those looking for more recreational opportunities (rowing, tennis, ping pong, weight room), Willows residents can also join the Stonegate Country Club for just $10/month. There's also a big community/banquet room at The Willows that can be reserved by residents. Some residents note that construction to update the complex had been annoying, and management commented on this page that they've limited construction hours to begin at 9am (rather than the customary 7am) and suspended construction during finals. All of the updates were scheduled to conclude in Spring 2010.
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Features & Amenities
Free Parking |
24 Hour Pool/Spa |
24 Hour Laundry Centers |
Stove and Oven |
Central Heat & Air |
BBQ Courtyard |
24 Hour Fitness Center |
Walk-in closets |
Cats Allowed w/ $300 deposit |
Patio/Balcony |
Huge Study/Community Room |
Ceiling Fans |
Dishwasher/Refrigerator |
Free Wireless, TV & Cookies at Clubhouse |
Free Fax & Copier |
Resident Events |
Public Transportation - Apartment is located on Unitrans P/Q bus line. Few blocks down Lake Boulevard, there is a stop for the Unitrans D and K bus lines.
Bicycle - The Willows is located at the northwestern corner of the Davis Bike Loop. The UC Davis campus is 2 miles away and most of the ride is on an off-street bike path. There are bike lanes, off-street paths and bicycle only connectors throughout the surrounding neighborhood.
There are many parks in the area: Arroyo Park, West Manor Park, Westwood Park and Whaleback Park.
Pedestrian - For recreational adventures, the quickest way to access the West Pond is to walk east on West Covell Boulevard past Stonegate Self Storage and then turn right onto the path that describes the eastern edge of the pond. The Open Space and Habitat Commission has recently proposed a western access point next to the Circle K that would give residents of The Willow very quick entry into this hidden gem of Davis. Friends of West Pond, which has a lot of great info about recreational opportunities, supports this project.
For grocery, shopping, some services and dining, Westlake Plaza is less than a mile away. Check out the brand new grocery store that everyone is all excited about, Westlake Market. The Marketplace is 1.2 miles away.
Emerson Junior High and Patwin School are also within walking distance.
Parking - Free uncovered parking for all residents and plenty of street parking for guests.
ADA Accessibility - ADA Accessible are available.
Floor Plans/Rental Rates for Fall 2017
Fall 2017 pricing is now available on the website.
For current availability please contact the Rental Office
For additional information on locating rental housing in Davis, check out our Housing Guide as well as our Apartments pages.
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2009-05-16 11:33:44 I've lived here for about a year and it quite nice. It's quiet, clean, maintenance respond quickly. The free cookies are a bonus. Haven't had any major bug problems. And insulation is pretty good. My apartment is warm in the winter and cool in the summer, hardly had to use the ac. However the windows do get a LOT of condensation during the winter so be sure to keep towels on the sills to prevent water soaking into the walls. —Ruby777
2009-06-02 01:05:38 I have lived at The Willows for 3 years now and absolutley love it! The staff is nice helpful! The apartmetns are big and reasonably priced for Davis. This is a perfect location for any UC Davis student who is looking for a serious and peaceful place to study. All of the neighbors are great and there are no bugs whatsoever!!!! —Kerrie
2009-06-05 12:25:35 Caution to folks considering renting anytime soon. I resigned the lease to rent my apartment from the Willows for another year. About a week later they send around a flyer saying they're renovating the outsides of all the buildings. Now there are crews of people putting new siding on the buildings, redoing the roofs, etc. The nailing, sawing etc. starts pretty early in the morning. Around 9am - so don't expect to sleep in. And if you're a student wanting to work from home - don't expect that either. Parking in my section has also been cut in half. It used to be easy to find a parking place close to my apartment. No longer. Also - for any women out there - this "renovation" scheme means older men hanging out on your porch, and generally around everywhere all the time.
Further things to consider:
First, the timing of the announcement of the renovations is pretty disrespectful. I agree with all the comments people have made about all the Willows staff being friendly. This move seemed out of character. But in my mind was deceptive.
Second, no apology, no compensation. It wouldn't make it worth it to me, but at least cut my rent by $100 or so a month. It would be a nice gesture and at least acknowledge the inconvenience they're putting everyone through.
Third, don't expect it to stop anytime soon. They are going pretty slow. They're just starting the 3rd building and they are about a month and a half in. There are about 20 buildings, maybe more, so you do the math.
Bottom line: it you signed on for next year, I'd try to get out of it. And if you're considering renting next year, ask for a break in the rent or something. And definitely ask where your building is located and when they will be renovating it and the surrounding buildings. The staff here is great, the grounds are well-kept etc., but definitely not worth the rent once you take into account all the inconvenience. —resident
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2009-06-11 00:16:27 I am a resident here at The Willows and have been one for over a year now and I have to disagree with the comment above. First of all, I think that if anyone complains about nailing, temporary limited parking, male workers, and the fact that the crew is only on the "3rd" building, I feel sorry for you because you obvoiusly will never be able to own your own home and understand what it is really like to maintain property. I understand that parking has been limited, but I am a law student who transfered from San Francisco where there is NO private parking for residents! I am okay with parking a little further from my apartment, that is, if I do not decide to take the student busline to class that day. So the temporary parking situation means nothing to me. I have spoken to the office about the project itself and they were kind and professional enough to tell me all of the details and went above and beyond to increase parking as much as possible! And the reason why they are on the 3rd building is because the office put a pause on the project for "finals" week! What kind of property would do a helpful thing like that for their residents?? These projects will take some time. And I am more delighted to know that the 2% rent increase is being invested right back into The Willows renovation project. My bottom line: If you have signed with The Willows, the mini project is really not that bad!! And good luck finding something else right now in Davis. I would much rather have my building undergo this for one week than go through the hassle of moving into a dump with no good maintenance! —Cassie89
2009-06-11 00:21:17 Yes, I agree with the last comment posted by the law student. You are childish to complain of just great property maintenance. —frank05
2009-06-11 13:07:31 Dear Residents,
We would first like to apologize for any inconvenience that our exterior upgrades have caused. We have tried our best to make this necessary process run as smoothly as possible and by no means do we want to disturb our residents' daily activities. We would like to help our resident who left the comment about the construction, but if you don't let us know that you are unhappy then we can't help you. Please feel free to let our staff know of your concerns, as we are here to help :) Let us explain a little more about the exterior upgrades. We notified the first building that was going to experience the exterior upgrade as soon as we were informed of the starting date and we do apologize if you thought that this was a short notice. Our construction vendor crew is very small for the same reason that we are attempting to minimize the impact and inconvenience to our residents. Our construction vendors are professional and if they are on the balconies/patios it is because they are working on the siding around that area and also on the replacement of the railings. Please do not be alarmed as they have all the qualifications to work professionally and respect everyone. The construction does start at around 9am, but in any other construction field, workers usually start at 7am and we did ask if they could make an exception in order to allow our residents to get the sleep needed. Also, we would say that the exterior upgrade is moving relatively quickly, considering that during the first buildings there are minor details that come up which are not expected. However, they work around this and improve as they get more "hands on". We are expecting for this process to move somewhat more quickly as they get more familiar with the surroundings of the buildings. And as Cassie89 mentioned, the construction did stop from 6/4-6/12 in order to give our residents the peaceful environment for them to study during finals and enjoy graduations. Unfortunatley, The Willows does not have storage space on site and we did have to close a total of 12 parking spaces in order to give our construction vendors storage space to store their materials; this will only be temporary. Of course, as the upgrades move building to building we close parking spaces that are directly near the building that is under construction in order to avoid any potential damage to the vehicles of our residents'. We apologize for this, but we think it is really important to make sure that our residents are safe and that their cars are not damaged. Potential Residents: If you are concerned about these exterior upgrades please let us know as many others have explained to us that they would prefer to not experience the construction. We have been able to accomodate their needs and give them a home that will have been upgraded by the time they move in. Overall, we want to make sure that our residents have an updated home and for this reason we tought it was important for The Willows to undergo an exterior upgrade. If during this process any of you feel unhappy, uncomfortable, and/or are being disturbed, please contact one of our friendly staff members as we would be more than happy to resolve the issue. We understand that the construction can at times be noisy and inconvenient but after reveiwing all the options, we thought this route would be the most beneficial for our residents while at the same time cause the least disturbance. If at any time you think that we have not met this expectation please contact us. We hope that at the end, you will be glad with the result and that it has been worth it! :) —willows
2009-09-10 22:32:49 As a resident of the Willows for 3 years, I have to say that I enjoyed my time at these apartments. They really try to complete work requests within a day of submission and are very attentive to anything that you think is going wrong. I know a few times I got worried about finding bugs in my apartment, and they made sure to call in Terminex within a week. Sure, the work on the outsides of the buildings is annoying while it's happening, but once all the apartments have been finished, I'm sure they will look a lot better (not to mention the fact that they will be better insulated)! My only complaint from this complex was that management changed fairly often (I'm not sure whether that is good or bad...) so it was a little difficult getting to know the staff. All in all, I felt my experiences at the Willows were positive. I would definitely recommend them. —knick
2009-10-05 13:39:46 The Willows was our home for four years, 9/05-9/09. During that time, my husband and I lived in the same downstairs 2 bedroom (1 bath) corner unit. We had a baby there (actually, at Sutter Davis down the road), and moved this fall to a house with a yard for our now-two-year-old son. We LOVED living at The Willows for the following reasons: the staff and management, in spite of leasing-agent turn-around over the years, was wonderful. We felt these people were an extension of our small family. We will always be grateful to Billy, Juan and Maria, the grounds and maintenance crew, who were a consistently warm and friendly part of our life there. All the agents that came and went were at minimum kind and decent people who LISTENED to residents and enjoyed helping. We loved having actual relationships with them. I don't know how Tandem finds these lovely people (and I'll bet Tandem has no idea just how special they are), but it made our life there very pleasant. Things went wrong in the apartment, for sure: we had a sewage backup through the bathtub pipe one Thanksgiving, while we were on vacation. YUCK. The Willows never missed a beat— they cleaned up, replaced carpet padding, and reimbursed us for the purchase of about $700 in new furniture/goods we had to replace. That specific event was due to some city-water fluke—a kind of twilight-zone thing, even rarer than rare—so if you are a new resident, do not worry. That will not happen to you. The take-away message is that the Willows takes excellent care of its residents, and always dealt as beautifully as possible with anything that happened.
I wanted to write about our positive experience, to encourage future residents to feel right about choosing the Willows. I still think it was the best apartment complex to rent in, for the money and the amenities. All too often, it seems folks forget to share the good stuff. Other things that we loved: the "club house" that we could reserve for our massive holiday parties, play dates, and last-minute football game fix... the post office service (our mail carrier was AWESOME)... and the location of the Willows. It's the northwest corner of Davis, and the surrounding fields and neighborhoods are quiet, beautiful, and scenic. Hot air balloons were regularly visible from 7:30-8:30am in the summers (we had south-facing windows that looked out onto the drainage field that is just south of the Willows on Lake Blvd). We could see stars and the moon from our bedrooms, and sunsets were amazing. —ElHarvey
2010-01-30 13:52:51 My girlfriend and I have lived in the Willows for a year and a half and will be moving out come this September. We live in a one bedroom unit on the bottom floor and have a few things to say. For starters, the construction is horrible. We live next to a unit that is where the construction crews have deemed to be their home base and it is horrible. Every weekday they come in and start yelling, like construction crews do, at around 8 in the morning which makes sleeping in nearly impossible. When the construction crews remodeled our apartment (by wrapping the exterior in Tyvek and nailing faux wood paneling on, they should have removed the exterior and inspected the walls but hey they wanted a cheap job and they got it) they ran nails through our A/C line as well as they nailed through the cable to someone's TV (which effected all of us). The staff was alright about getting it fixed, it was done in a timely manner, the end result is a functional A/C system, but they left dust and debris over our stuff (they should have covered everything in plastic wrap but didn't). The exterior of the buildings look alright, the paint helps more than anything else. The kitchen cabinets are clearly dated and some are squeaky but I'm sure they'll be replaced in 3-5 years anyway. The electric stove is adequate and fairly standard for apartments. The fridge is on the old side and frequently will freeze the coils which makes an odd hissing sound as they defrost (turning the temp knob never alleviated the problem). The unit has a dishwasher but we can't use it because the spout that goes to the sink sucks and just floods the counter top. The plumbing for the sink looks amateurish and I can't help but think it should be redone since occasionally depending on how you are using the sink you get a quick blast of rotten eggs (I have used multiple products that would have alleviated this if it were the disposal). There are two light switches that don't control anything in our apartment. The light switches for the bathroom are in an awkward spot but they work so I can't complain too much. The unit has a ceiling fan in the dining nook which is awesome and I wished they'd put one in the bedroom but that's just me being greedy. The filters for the air system are meant for 30 days (ie. extremely porous) but are only replaced every 6-9 months which means they just throw a lot of stuff around the house. The A/C and heating are quite good. All the windows are single paned windows and that is one mistake I will never do again, they sweat like no bodies business and result in a constant mold problem. The bathroom has no window and the ceiling fan is completely inadequate so more mold to look forward to. I wouldn't be surprised to find mold in all the ducting due to this moisture problem. The front door doesn't make a seal at all and I've placed foam around to help it seal but it is easily 1/2" gap at the top and snug at the bottom. There isn't a bug problem which is nice, but there are birds and frogs that seem to like the area. Since the construction, when they installed new gutters the rain makes a loud sound in the drain pipe since there is no baffling and is obnoxious. I like that it isn't a party area since I'm a grad. student and those times are behind me. The upstairs neighbors floor creaks a fair amount but what are you gonna do. Sorry this was so jumbled but I wrote it as it came to me. My girlfriend would add that the living space is large as is the bedroom, the kitchen is small, and the staff is nice. —hellacooldude
Dear hellacooldude:
• We do apologize for the temporary inconvenience and noise that the construction has caused. As we explained it to our previous resident, this is only temporary and it was a necessary update in order to keep your home and all other residents' homes well maintained. Just to let you know, the construction will be ending soon, probably within a month or so. • During the upgrade of each building, the conditions of the current buildings were inspected by professionals and replaced as needed. You might have not noticed it because they are relatively quick on replacing the damaged material with new one and covering it up to get the new siding on. • Again, we do apologize for the problem with the A/C during construction. During a new job, one can sometimes have unexpected circumstances that come up even if it has been examined and planned out beforehand. Like you said, we did solve the problem as soon as it was detected and we gave our residents a compensation for the short inconvenience. I'm sure that you received your compensation, but if for some reason we missed you, please let us know ASAP. Our construction vendor learned from this experience and it didn't happen again. • We highly encourage all of our residents to report to the office any problems that they may be having even if it's as little as a light bulb being out. Please call us to let us know what is the problem with the dishwasher and any other work orders that you may have; maintenance is here Monday-Friday and 24 hour emergency. • All apartments have workable switches. You may be referring to the A/C-Heater switch that must be turn on in order for both A/C and Heater to kick on. You may also be referencing to the switches in the living room and bedroom which are connected to an outlet in the room so that you may use a lamp just like any other light (turn the switch on and the lamp will turn on). If you are having problems figuring it out, please feel free to contact us and we can show you what outlets the switches are connected to. • As you may know and many others, single pane windows are unfortunately not too insulated. For this reason we recommend our residents to always keep bathroom fans on during and after shower usages, open windows as much as possible, keep blinds open, maintain apartment clutter free, and overall allow the apartment to air out. All of these recommendations would prevent any moisture problems, which tend to occur during the winter time due to condensation (apartment is nice and warm inside, but it is freezing outside). If you are having problems please report it to the office, if you don't tell us we don't know. More than likely it is mildew and not mold, which is easy to wipe down.
The Willows Management :)
2010-03-23 22:12:03 I have only lived here for half a year, and that is more than enough for me. If you are looking for a quiet place to live, I advise you to look elsewhere.
As hellacooldude states, construction has been going on all year long. The workers, as well as maintenance, use golf cart-looking vehicles to move around the complex which can be noisy, and emit a rather long annoying, high-pitched beep as they start up every morning. And there is lot's of calling back and forth between the workers... it's like they don't know how NOT to yell. The windows do, indeed sweat like you wouldn't believe. Before my roommate and I realized it, the window track and sill were overflowing onto the floor, and there was already a good amount of mold. You also have to practically slam them for them to click closed. With doors, we had the exact opposite problem. The doors are fit so close to the frames that over-the-door hanging items would not fit, and over winter, the front and bathroom doors swelled so much that it was difficult to open and close them. Our refrigerator also makes a good amount of noise, and it creeped me out for about the first month. In addition to that though, you can very clearly hear when the unit downstairs is using the water, especially in the bathroom (it's so loud, it sounds like the person is inside our unit). Cabinets are definitely old. Our bathroom cabinets are so worn that the wood is jagged, and could very easily give you a splinter. Avoid the lawn with the big willow tree near the complex map, it always has dog poo on it. Also, each unit appears to have a storage shed built into the side of it... and perhaps it is only my unit, but I swear they open and close the doors to it every half hour or so. There are a good amount of insects, but the complex is fairly surrounded by fields, so it's to be expected.
On the positive side, the clubhouse is rather nice. As you can see in the picture, there's a kitchen area, lots of seating, and out of the picture is a nice tv with cable, perfect for parties. You can reserve it for nights and weekends. Pool/spa, laundry, and fitness room are 24hours. maintenance is rather quick to come fix any problems you might have, and if it's something maintenance can't do, management is quick to bring in others who can. Management is also very good about giving notices ahead of time, whether they need to enter the unit, or they're having an event, they give you pleanty of time to deal with it. Ceiling fans in the dinning area are a definite perk. Free cookies, and possibly tea/coffee? in the clubhouse And for students, the bus stop is RIGHT outside the complex, and there's a Circle K RIGHT across the street.
While it's not a nightmare like I've heard of other complexes, but it's a far cry from the quiet complex it was promised to be, and for a light sleeper, that's a big problem. —ChristineR
2010-04-16 13:03:04 This construction is beyond ridiculous. First they tell us that it should be finished by Jan, and now it's April and they have just started on the outer fences. The constant pounding noise and yelling of construction workers make life so much more difficult. They don't work around anyone's schedule, the office provides no compensation except an unsympathetic "sorry". When someone stays up all night working and needs to come home to rest, but can't because a dozen construction workers are pounding their hammers into the walls not to mention the offensive and distasteful jokes they yell to each other, a simple "sorry" really does not cut it. This has officially pissed me off enough to speak out against both Willows and Tandem Properties Inc. They are inconsiderate of their tenants, who knows what they're going to decide next. I will never rent from another Tandem Properties again. —TheEmperor
Dear TheEmperor
We completely understand your frustration and a "sorry" is probably not going to help out; however, we really do want to apologize for the inconvenience that the construction has caused.
I would like for you to know that The Willows and Tandem Properties definitely put a lot of thinking, effort, and time to decide on the least inconvenient process for the exterior upgrade. Because we and Tandem care we ask that you please take the time to directly discuss the situation with us, we are more than happy to listen and come up with a solution.
In the future, perhaps we can have a more open discussion with our residents in order to ensure that no one is being put in an inconvenient spot. Please know that our office doors are always open and we want to ensure that we are providing the best home to all of our residents.-Willows
2011-01-10 12:49:35 Has anyone else noticed that police cars have been hanging out around the complex? Kind of eerie/scary! —Ceebs
2011-07-06 11:10:54 Management was better a few years ago. The girls there now don't seem to care very much about their residents and are quick to dismiss things in order to talk to you as little as possible. The biggest difference is that they don't want to go out of the way to help you or make sure things are going well. If you have a complaint, don't expect them to work hard to fix it. They are very cut and dry and don't put much effort to make you feel special, which should be their job as leasing consultant/managers. As far as customer service, I could do a way better job...or at least be more friendly to my residents. I'm glad I'm not renewing my lease this year. —KMeo
2011-07-13 11:30:22 Hey Kmeo!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are very sorry that you feel this way. We do try our very best to get to know each of our residents and make sure that they feel comfortable coming by the office for anything at all. We will definitely keep your input in mind when helping out our residents on a daily basis. Please let us know what else we could improve on by either emailing us (firstname.lastname@example.com) or slipping us a note through our rent drop box located at the office. If there is anything else that we can do for you, please let us know. Again, we sincerely apologize if we made you unhappy because our goal is the very opposite.
Thank You, Nidia Fernandez - Manager Stephanie Arreola - Assistant Manager Eilis Yazdani - Leasing Agent —StephanieArreola
2011-08-24 11:17:03 I've lived here 3 years with my roommate (another graduate student) and I would consider both she and I to have fairly high standards.
Overall (other than the construction which is over now) I've had a really positive experience. We've had no problems with bugs/pests, and the AC and heating always worked very well. Whenever we had a maintenance request it was addressed super-fast. I also found the complex to be much quieter and better maintained than other complexes I've visited. I would definitely recommend the Willows.
I also wanted to say I disagree with some of the comments about the management. My experience with Nidia has been excellent. I doubt you'll find a better manager around Davis. She's always gone out of her way to help me out - certainly above and beyond what is required in her job description. —daviscagradstudent
2011-10-08 21:41:11 I've heard other grad students tell some terrible stories about how landlords/apt managers have totally screwed them when they've moved out. I also just moved into a new apartment complex, The Trees, and although I appreciate their honesty in telling me up front, their process for deducting charges for 'normal wear and tear' cleaning and painting when you move out seems unreasonable. My experience with The Willows was the 100% opposite. We got the FULL security deposit back, and got it back within just a couple weeks of moving out. If you're deciding between apartment complexes, and don't plan for anything besides normal wear and tear, it's definitely worth factoring in that they'll do right by you when you move out! —daviscagradstudent
2011-10-21 14:55:53 I previously wrote a comment complaining about the construction that was occuring at the Willows, but now that the construction has stopped and I've spent a couple of years living in other apartment complexes, I wanted to share a more recent review.
In short, I miss the Willows. Compared to all the other apartments I've lived in, the Willows was by far the most quiet, peaceful, and clean apartment complex. Nidia was a supportive and responsive manager. I wished I stayed here longer.
2011-10-31 19:59:28 They don't do credit checks and I don't know how its working out for them, but I've noticed a lot of shady people living here. Maybe its just the people that live around me, but I've hardly seen any grad students or young professionals, just a lot of really obnoxious sketchy people. Also about a week after I moved in they began replacing beams that support the porches. The crews started work at 8am and worked all day. This went on for an entire week and needless to say was quite noisy. The worst part is that management never bothered to notify us of the impending disturbances. I've lived here for 2 months and thus far am not pleased considering the price. —SENovo
Hi SENovo,
We're sorry you're not completely satisfied with your living experience at The Willows. Our number one priority is to ensure that all of our residents have a safe, well-maintained and friendly place to call home.
Tandem Properties does not conduct credit checks on our residents because most of our residents are students that have yet to build a credit history.
Regarding your neighbors, please contact us to discuss the matter. In our experience, most issues with neighbors can be resolved if we are made aware of the situation.
In late Summer 2011, it came to our attention that some of the exterior porch beams in our community were deteriorating rapidly and needed to be quickly replaced. The work has been fully completed. We are sorry that this was a nuisance for you. If there are any further exterior repairs that go beyond regular maintenance in the future, each apartment will be better notified of that work.
We hope that you understand and will feel comfortable to bring your concerns to our attention in person, by phone, via email or with a comment card left at the office. We want every resident to enjoy their home at The Willows.
Nidia & Stephanie The Willows Management
2012-02-10 15:12:17 Anyone considering living here should know that the grounds crew is here all day every Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) and they use leaf blowers the entire time (I wish I was exaggerating). So if you need to sleep or study during the day on Friday, this could cause problems for you. (What ever happened to rakes, and why is it necessary to run the leaf blowers for 8 hours?) I have been here 2 years. Other than the Friday noise it's generally nice and we plan to renew. —ChollaCat
2012-02-20 19:03:38 I wouldn't bother. If you can find a closer place to school for a similar price do not sign. The walls are paper thin! Not sure if that's common in Davis, but it shouldn't be. The people upstairs have been getting it on and it literally shakes my room like an earth quake. I mean, a little noise is ok, but this is obviously an issue of cheap construction. Can also hear everything my roommates are doing. —Davisjames
2012-03-26 10:42:59 My comment from a few years back has been archived, so I wanted to post a new one - I just renewed my lease for what will be my sixth year at The Willows. I would recommend these apartments to anyone without reservation. The staff are professional, maintenance is prompt, and the complex is clean and well-maintained. Any concerns I've had over the years have been addressed quickly and professionally. Many comments that are still on the page here refer to a period of construction when the outside of the buildings were renovated; that is long over and the complex has returned to its usual quiet state. The complex is located close to two shopping centers - Marketplace on Covell Blvd. and Stonegate on Lake Blvd. - both within easy biking and walking distance. Getting to campus is easy - you can take the P or Q Unitrans lines right outside of the complex (which go all around the Davis perimeter, so you can take them to Target too!); and I often just walk 5 minutes down to the Stonegate shopping area to take the D or K Unitrans lines, which take about 10 minutes each to go to the Silo and Memorial Union. Also, I have a son who has gone from grade school to middle school during the time we've lived here; the staff have always been very kind to him, and he feels comfortable going to the office to pick up packages, deliver the rent, or grab a cookie. Lastly, now that the construction is over, the parking lot always has room for those with cars. I'm not someone who writes all kinds of entries on the wiki - only when I feel strongly one way or the other. The Willows has been a very positive experience for me, and I recommend them to anyone looking to rent in Davis. —AMcAdow
2013-11-24 17:09:22 This should be a great apartment complex. I love the layout and location, maintenance has overall been responsive, the office was very friendly when we signed the lease, and many of the neighbors I've met are great people. But I'm extremely disturbed that a few weeks ago the apartment next to ours was broken into, and while Davis Police notified me of the break-in and I notified management the next day, management has taken no action. They didn't even notify residents that a break-in had occurred, and we haven't seen any signs of increased security. Over the last two weeks, the cars of several residents were vandalized, and again, we have seen no response from the management. Last night, my roommate came home to Davis Police notifying him that someone had slashed his tires, and the tires of four other cars which were parked in front of our apartment. Despite placing several calls about the incident, management has completely disregarded this problem; in fact, I was told by the call center that my problem wasn't serious enough to merit any action. While I greatly appreciate the response of Davis Police, I'm profoundly disturbed by how little concern the apartment management places in the safety and security of this complex. I've lived in Davis for eight years in different parts of town, but this is the first time I've ever felt unsafe. I'm well aware that things are worse in other cities, but this is the first time in Davis where I've felt uncomfortable parking in front of my apartment or keeping my windows open during the day. —MatthewCCoker
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. Our after hours answering service is a third party that focuses on forwarding maintenance emergencies and I'm really sorry that you had to experience such confusion when speaking with them. We have already contacted them and arranged guidelines in case of any future incidents like this one. I am glad that we were able to talk about this more on Monday.
I want to clarify that, as far as we know, your neighbors did not have a break in; there could have possibly been an attempt but based on the evidence the police department was not able to confirm. As the Davis Police department is the official keeper of crime stats, we also recommend that our residents keep an eye out for their updates at http://police.cityofdavis.org on incidents occurring throughout Davis. I also want to assure you that this is the first time that management has been notified of vandalism and we are actively working on a variety of things to keep you and everyone in our community safe. We hope that this is an isolated incident and we hope for this to not occur again. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. It is always our first priority to work together as a community to keep our neighborhood safe and our residents comfortable.
Take care Nidia Residential Manager
2013-12-06 9:05:22 About five Willow's residents had their tires slashed again last night. Their cars were parked in front of their apartments and it happened sometime around 7-8pm. I believe this is about the third time this has happened in the last month. WTF is going on here?? —superawesome
Hello Superawesome,
We certainly understand your concern and frustration. As resident safety is always our top priority, we have been in cooperation with the Davis Police Department regarding trying to catch whomever is behind this activity and also discussing things we can do to keep our community the safe space which we all have come to expect. In addition to these ongoing efforts, especially through the holiday traveling season, we encourage anyone with any new information to please immediately notify the Davis Police and our management team. Keeping watch in our own community is one of the best tools we have to help discourage crime. Please continue to keep us updated and feel free to reach out to us in the office with any questions.
Take Care, Nidia
2015-01-31 21:17:20 I have been living in Davis for 5 years and recently started living here. I would have to say this is the worst apartment Ihave ever lived in. Staff is not friendly at all and personally I think apartments are over priced. Maintainane sucks. I never do any reviews butI had to write this because while I write this, I am locked out of my apartment and when I called management for help they told me its not an emergency so I have to wait till Monday(a day and 2 nights from now). Last time I needed help I basically had to beg for help. Also, I have never been able to get constant hot water in ever since I moved in. It has been 3 months since I filed a request but no response so far... —guranjanpsingh
Hello Guranjanpsingh,
I'm so sorry to hear of the frustration that you experienced with our after-hours answering service this weekend. It is my understanding that due to the emergency circumstances of your situation and because a staff member was close by, we were able to have someone let you into your apartment without you needing to obtain a locksmith. I've passed on your feedback to Shari Houston, Director of Site Management and Tenant Relations for Tandem Properties. Because it is very important to us that residents are well taken care of, Shari will be following up with you personally to ask about your experience. I also called you myself today to check-in about your hot water issue. Our maintenance log shows only one report which was addressed by our plumbing service. Because it sounds like your problem is still ongoing, I'd like to have another technician follow up, just let me know a day that works for you. I hope that our conversations today are the start of your better experience at The Willows. Please know you can always come to me for help.
Residential Manager


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Flesh, Blood and Bone
Chương 32 trong phần truyện Harry Potter và Chiếc Cốc Lửa có tên: Flesh, Blood and Bone
sửaThe Triwizard Cup is a Portkey and deposits Harry and Cedric in a graveyard. As they look around, wondering where they are, a figure approaches, apparently carrying a baby. Harry's scar is searing; he drops his wand and falls to the ground. A high voice orders, "Kill the spare." Cedric is instantly murdered by the approaching man. Harry, through his pain, dimly realizes he is being tied to a grave marker inscribed with the name Tom Riddle. He recognizes his assailant—Wormtail (Peter Pettigrew).
Wormtail checks Harry's bonds and gags him roughly, then departs. Looking at the bundle next to the graveside, Harry is appalled by the half-infant, half-snake creature. His scar burns again as the thing glares back through red, slitted eyes. Wormtail returns with a huge stone cauldron containing a clear potion, placing it beside the bundle and lighting a fire beneath. Wormtail picks up the creature and drops it into the cauldron; Harry hopes it drowns.
Wormtail causes the grave under Harry's feet to disgorge something that looks like dust; he chants, "Bone of the father, unknowingly given. You will renew your son!" Wormtail sends it into the cauldron. Slicing off his right hand and dropping it into the cauldron, he continues haltingly, "Flesh — of the servant — w-willingly given — you will revive — your master." In pain and weeping, he slits Harry's arm with the knife and collects blood in a vial. As it drips into the cauldron, he chants, "B-blood of the enemy... forcibly taken... you will... resurrect your foe."
The cauldron emits huge vaporous clouds from which a tall, skeletal figure ascends then alights on the ground, demanding Wormtail robe it. Lord Voldemort has arisen.
Phân tích
sửaAs Cedric dies, Voldemort is reborn. Cedric's death is a tragedy, but all the more so as he is killed only for being an unexpected impediment to Voldemort's evil plot. After his hard-fought and well-deserved victory, Cedric's life is flicked away in an instant as if he was nothing more than an annoying insect. Not only does Harry see Cedric die, but he also witnesses Voldemort's horrific resurrection, in which Harry is forced to participate, his blood being added to the monstrous mixture that restores the Dark Lord's body. In addition to being tied by their brother wands and Harry's scar, through which Harry imbibed some of Voldemort's powers, they are now bound even closer by their blood; just how this bond will affect future events is unknown.
When Harry comes face-to-face with the completely restored and fully powerful Voldemort, he sees him for the first time as an actual human. Previously, he was only a grotesque face attached to Professor Quirrell's head (in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and as the young Tom Riddle's memory in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, first in the Diary, and later in the Chamber. Now he is a flesh and blood being, poised to kill Harry before inflicting more evil on the unsuspecting Wizarding world that he intends to conquer.
We note that, though it is not mentioned directly, evidence would lead the reader to believe that these events are occurring in Little Hangleton. The key items that the reader may note would be the fact that the cemetery is the one where Tom Riddle's father is interred, and "the outline of a fine old house" which Harry sees on the hillside above them at their arrival. Voldemort and Wormtail being present is also strongly suggestive, as we know from the first chapter of this book that they have been living, at least part of the time, in the old Riddle mansion.
Câu hỏi
sửa- Why was Cedric Diggory killed?
- Was Harry transported to this particular cemetery for a reason? If so, why?
- Why does Voldemort use Harry's blood in the ritual?
Further Study
sửa- Why would Wormtail sacrifice his hand? Could his flesh being used in the ritual change his relationship with either Harry or Voldemort? Explain.
- For the first time, Harry sees Voldemort as a fully restored human. How does this change Harry's perspective about Voldemort, and how will this affect their ongoing conflict?
Greater Picture
sửaVoldemort, by using Harry's blood for his resurrection, has unintentionally strengthened the existing connection between them. Both Harry and Voldemort are unaware that this previous connection, forged by Voldemort's attempt to kill the one-year-old Harry, exists. Professor Dumbledore, upon hearing that Voldemort used Harry's blood, displays a "gleam of something like triumph". In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, when Voldemort again casts the killing curse on Harry, this blood tie between Harry and Voldemort is all that tethers Harry to life, enabling him to survive the Avada Kedavra curse a second and third time, and ultimately causing Voldemort's downfall.
Wormtail's flesh is also used in the ritual, though it is never revealed if this also gives him any significant tie to either Harry or Voldemort. Wormtail already owes Harry a life debt. Could their intermingled blood and flesh strengthen that obligation? While interesting to consider, this is only speculation.
One of the things elided in the books, as they are nominally for children, is the origin of the "baby" Wormtail is carrying. An adult reader may pause to question where it had come from, as Voldemort, disembodied, would be too weak to cast spells, and Pettigrew does not seem to be the strongest wizard. We note that many events, similarly passed over, seem to have more resonance for adult readers; we note, in particular, the episode with Professor Umbridge and the Centaurs in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Adults, knowing more about the supposed habits of centaurs, understand why Umbridge is in the Hospital Wing after her rescue by Dumbledore. No hints are given as to the origin of what fans have dubbed "baby Voldy," but we can speculate.
Going deep into speculation, then, we consider Bertha Jorkins. Bertha, who was in Hogwarts at the same time as the Marauders, would have been about 34 years old when, we are told, she went on vacation and did not return. Apparently she went to Albania, a curious destination for a single woman going on vacation. It is possible that given her memory problems, she had managed to get herself pregnant, had forgotten to do anything about it until after the cutoff for pregnancy termination under UK law, and was taking a "medical holiday" to a country where she could get the pregnancy terminated despite it being relatively advanced. In the next chapter we will discover that she had been entrapped by Wormtail and brought to Voldemort, who interrogated and then killed her. It is possible that Voldemort appropriated her unborn child to house his own soul. We do hear that Wormtail is feeding the infant with something, probably venom, that is milked from Nagini, presumably with some magical modification. How this is keeping the pseudo-infant alive is never even hinted at, but we suspect that Voldemort rankles at this dependency on another.
Witnessing Cedric's murder will adversely affect Harry, giving him nightmares through the coming summer. It will also alter his relationship with Cho Chang, as she first looks to Harry for information about Cedric's death, then clings to him for consolation that he is unable to provide, and finally leaves him when she is unable to cope with her loss. Cedric's demise will also enable Harry to see creatures called Thestrals that are visible only to those who have seen death first-hand, and are a constant reminder of those who have died. The Thestrals play a role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Though Dumbledore accepts them immediately, Harry's claims that Voldemort has returned will be disputed by the Ministry of Magic, who will continue to deny this "inconvenient truth" while subjecting both Harry and Dumbledore to public damnation and ridicule, painting Harry as a delusional, attention-seeking liar. This must be particularly troubling to Harry because of Fudge's stated position, barely a year earlier, that Sirius Black was preparing for Voldemort's return. Adding more insult, the Ministry will also claim that Cedric died from injuries resulting from his own carelessness during the Tournament. The Ministry's refusal to accept Voldemort's return will cause a year-long conflict between Dumbledore and the Ministry, with Hogwarts students, especially Harry, becoming victims trapped between these two opposing forces.
sửa- Cedric's death will be the direct cause of several events in later books.
- Harry will experience nightmares centering on this event early in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
- The relationship between Harry and Cho Chang will be a direct result, as Cho needs details around Cedric's death to reach closure.
- Harry will be able to perceive the Thestrals which pull the apparently horseless carriages to the school, and will be left wondering whether these creatures, that Ron cannot see, are perhaps some Dark manifestation.
- The return of Voldemort is of course a central plot element and has effects through the entire story arc.
- Voldemort's use of Harry's blood in his reanimation will extend the protection initially afforded by his mother's sacrifice, and maintained by Harry's staying with the Dursleys. Because of this, Voldemort will be unable to kill Harry. This is also a major plot point, though hidden at this time.


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'Chat With A Star' Promoted With Tricked Out Blogmobile.
To help spread the word about celebrity blog portal ChatWithAStar.com, a "Blogmobile" will travel throughout New York City today including Bryant Park, Union Square, Madison Square Park, Columbus Circle, etc. allowing fans to stop in and blog with their favorite celebs or pro-athlete on their way to work, during lunch or on the way home.
For the Blogmobile's launch, several New York Mets will be on hand to launch the Blogmobile, including pitcher Billy Wagner (a partner in the Chat With A Star venture), First-baseman Carlos Delgado, Shortstop Jose Reyes, Center-fielder Carlos Beltran, pitcher Tom Glavine, Manager Omar Minaya, as will Boxer Gerry Cooney, The Amazing Kreskin, Dominic Chianese, Steve Schirripa, Julia Styles, Venessa Minnillo, Carolina Bermudez, Mocean Worker, former NYC Mayor David Dinkins and supermodel Beverly Johnson.


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Philip Bloom has put together a handy little real-world comparison of the latest "big-chip" camcorders. If you've been wondering how this evolution from the HDSLR boom has been going, this is a pretty informative video that mixes in footage from the Sony FS100, Sony F3, Panasonic AF100 and the Canon 5D Mark II.
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Over the past month I organized a competition for predictions of the outcome of the World Cup, using ESPN's Bracket Predictor. The competition, fun on its own terms, also provides a useful window into the art and science of prediction and how such efforts might be evaluated. This post summarizes some of the relevant lessons.
A key concept to understand in the evaluation of prediction is the concept of skill. A prediction is said to have skill if it improves upon a naive baseline. A naive baseline is the predictive performance that you could achieve without really having any expertise in the subject. For instance, in weather forecasting a naive baseline might just be the climatological weather for a particular day. In the mutual fund industry, it might be the performance of the S&P 500 index (or some other index).
For the World Cup predictions, one naive baseline is the expected outcomes based on the FIFA World rankings. FIFA publishes a widely available ranking of teams, with the expectation that the higher ranked teams are better than lower ranked teams. So even if you know nothing about world football, you could just predict outcomes based on this simple information.
This is exactly what I did in RogersBlogGroup. The naive FIFA World Ranking prediction outperformed 64.8% of the more than one million entries across the ESPN Competition. Only 33 of the 84 entries in RogersBlogGroup outperformed this naive baseline. The majority of predictions thus can be said to "lack skill."
I also created entries for "expert" predictions from financial powerhouses UBS, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, each of which applied their sophisticated analytical techniques to predicting the World Cup. As it turns out, none of the sophisticated approaches demonstrated skill, achieving results in the 35th, 61st and 54th percentiles respectively -- a pretty poor showing giving the obvious time and expense put into developing their forecasts. Imagine that these "experts" were instead predicting stock market behavior, hurricane landfalls or some other variable of interest, and you learn that you could have done better with 10 minutes and Google -- then you probably would not think that you received good value for money!
It gets tricky when naive strategies become a bit more sophisticated. I also created a second naive forecast based on the estimated transfer market value of each team, assuming that higher valued teams will beat lower valued teams. This approach outperformed 90% of the million ESPN entries and all but 11 of the 84 entries in RogersBlogGroup.
It would be fair to say that the TeamWorth approach is not really a naive forecast as it requires some knowledge of the worth of each team and some effort to collect that data. On the other hand, data shows that the market value of players is correlated with their performance on the pitch, and it is pretty simple to fill out a bracket based on football economics. This exact debate has taken place in the context of El Nino predictions, where evidence suggests that simple methods can outperform far more sophisticated approaches. Similar debates take place in the financial services industry, with respect to active management versus market indices.
One dynamic of forecast evaluation is that the notion of the naive forecast can get "defined up" over time as we learn more. If I were to run another world football prediction now, there would be no excuse for any participant to underperform a TeamWorth Index -- excerpt perhaps an effort to outperform the TeamWorth Index. Obviously, matching the index provides no added value to the index. In my one of my own predictions I tried explicitly to out-predict the TeamWorth Index by tweaking just a few selection, and I fell short. Adding value to sophisticated naive strategies is extremely difficult.
There are obviously incentives at play in forecast evaluation. If you are a forecaster, you might prefer a lower rather than higher threshold for skill. Who wants to be told that their efforts add no (or even subtract) value?
The situation gets even more complex when there are many, many predictions being issued for events and the statistics of such situations means that chance alone will mean that some proportion of predictions will demonstrate skill by chance alone. How does one evaluate skill over time while avoid being fooled by randomness?
That is the topic that I'll take up in Part II, where I''l discuss Paul the Octopus and his relationship to catastrophe modeling.


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Analysis: Pry a tax hike from the House?
Rarely used century-old rule could come into play as lawmakers try to avoid fiscal cliff.
With so many clairvoyants gaming out scenarios for avoiding the fiscal cliff, there's one route available to Congress that has received little attention: the discharge petition.
A century-old House rule permits rank-and-file lawmakers, if they are frustrated that leaders refuse to bring a pet bill up for a floor vote, to gather signatures to pry the legislation out of committee. A majority of 218 names is required for success and it can anger the leadership, which is why the procedure is used so rarely.
There are five such petitions currently pending in the House, according to the Office of the Clerk. This July, Budget Committee ranking member Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., launched one to force the Judiciary Committee to disgorge a campaign finance disclosure bill, but it attracted only 167 signatures. And in September, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, introduced this type of petition to force the stalled farm bill out of the Agriculture Committee, but drew only 67 names. A discharge bill from Rep. Mark Critz, D-Pa., on China's currency policy introduced in June 2011 topped out at 179.
The most logical vehicle for a petition during the current lame-duck session is a House version of S. 3412, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to extend the George W. Bush tax cuts for the middle and lower tax brackets but not for the wealthy. It passed the Senate, 51-48, in July and was endorsed by the White House. House Republicans, as expected, declined to take it up -- objecting on the merits, but also noting the Constitution requires revenue bills to originate in the House.
What are the odds of a House version of this legislation being the subject of a discharge position? The office of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., declined to comment at this early stage of the in-progress budget talks. Braley's spokesman said his boss has not considered a petition for the tax bill. But a Ways and Means minority spokesman told Government Executive that Democrats "will put pressure on Republicans at every turn to pass the Senate tax bill."
The chances of invoking the discharge tool in this fall's fiscal cliff drama are "slim to none as of now," said Norm Ornstein, longtime congressional observer and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, though he doesn't rule it out.
Given that there are currently only 193 House Democrats, petitioners would need at least 25 Republicans to sign, and "there aren't many Republicans who haven't signed the anti-tax pledge," Ornstein said. Many are worried about a primary challenge from their right.
Still, he ventured a scenario in which the rarely used procedure could come into play. Say, as the January deadline approaches, the Senate were to find, for example, 70 votes in favor of a bipartisan "grand bargain" deal. It could be one containing the $1.2 trillion in spending cuts and other components advocated by the bipartisan business group Fix the Debt, he said. If House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, refused to bring that bill to his chamber's floor, "there would be a major public backlash" that might make a discharge petition an option, Ornstein said.
A more skeptical take was offered by Muftiah McCartin, a special counsel at the Covington and Burling law firm and a former House parliamentarian and Rules Committee staff director. She sees a discharge petition as a "futile exercise for Democrats" because the resistance in the House comes more from the rank-and-file than from Boehner, who appears "more likely to compromise," she said. "He doesn't have a strong whip operation."


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Priscilla Presley is opening up about adjusting to life after the death of her only daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
Priscilla took to social media to share a message with fans on Monday (January 23). "Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words. It has been a very difficult time but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference," she wrote in a tweet.
The heartfelt message comes one day after Lisa Marie was buried at Graceland on Sunday in a private burial followed by a public celebration of life at the Presley family's estate in Memphis. Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley's only daughter, was laid to rest alongside her father and son Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020 at 28 years old.
At the star-studded memorial, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose performed and Sarah Ferguson gave a eulogy.
Priscilla was the one who broke the news that her daughter had passed away on January 12.
"It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment," Priscilla said in a statement.
Stars including John Travolta and Tom Hanks have shared their condolences for the late songwriter. Her ex-husbands Michael Jackson (estate) and Nicolas Cage have also shared tributes on social media.
Her cause of death has yet to be determined.


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The blockchain technology used for the Bitcoin network is very secure. But some Bitcoin wallets are not so secure. You need a wallet to store your Bitcoins in and to make transactions. There is no need for you to confine yourself to one type of wallet. In fact we strongly recommend that you have more than one.
If a thief or a hacker accesses your Bitcoin wallet then they can transfer all of your currency into their accounts. And remember that blockchain creates immutable records that you can't change so there is no chance of you getting your Bitcoins back if this happens. So let's take a look at the different types of wallets.
Online Wallets
If you use a cryptocurrency exchange to buy and sell Bitcoins as most people do they will provide you with an online wallet to store your Bitcoins in. These are very convenient as all you need to do is to connect to the Internet and you can use your online wallet to perform transactions. A mobile wallet is an online wallet for mobile devices.
Online wallets are "hot wallets" which means you can call them into action immediately for your Bitcoin transactions. You can access your online wallet with an Internet connection from anywhere in the world. The problem is so can thieves and hackers.
The other issue with online wallets provided by cryptocurrency exchanges is that the exchange can block your access to your wallet if you have your account suspended for some reason. If they close your account for good then you will lose everything.
Desktop Wallet
A desktop wallet is a software application that you download to your laptop or desktop. It is a medium security wallet. If you disconnect your computer from the Internet then there is no way that a hacker can access your desktop wallet. But as soon as you connect again you are somewhat vulnerable.
It is a lot more difficult for a hacker to access your desktop wallet than it is an online wallet. But it is possible. If your computer becomes inoperable and you haven't made a backup copy of your desktop wallet then you will lose everything.
Paper Wallet
In this scenario your Bitcoin wallet is a piece of paper with all of your private key information on it. You might think that the idea of using pieces of paper to store your Bitcoin information doesn't really match up with modern technology but actually it is a very safe way to store your Bitcoins.
There are no recorded cases of cyber criminals hacking pieces of paper and nor are there likely to be. The biggest issue with paper wallets is where to keep the paper so that nobody else can find it. If you have a lot of Bitcoins then consider a safety deposit box.
Hardware Wallet
A hardware wallet is the most expensive option and is usually a USB stick that you can carry around with you wherever you go. These are the most secure Bitcoin wallets out there and if you are going to be a serious investor then we highly recommend that you get one.
All you need to do is to plug the hardware wallet into your computer when you want to make a Bitcoin transaction. When you complete the transaction remove the hardware wallet and keep it in a safe place.


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Bony Enlargements in hip joint is a classic symptom of the osteoarthritis of the hip joint. It is also called as osteophytes or bone spurs.
Although bony enlargements occur mainly in OA but, these can also occur due to aging, injury, wear and tear or degenerative joint disease.
The bony protuberances can be felt under the skin as thickened and extended area near joints and typically enlarge over time.


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It also means we will work with our partners to create some amazing bespoke offers to tease and tantalise you for your next holiday.
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Anglican Church, Diocese of Yukon fonds
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The fonds consists primarily of the administrative and operational textual records of the Anglican Church, Diocese of Yukon. The fonds also includes photographs, maps and plans, a film and a sound recording. The fonds has been organized into the following six series: Diocesan Records; Parish Records; Related Organizations; Reference Files; Maps and Publications; and Photographs. (See the finding aid for detailed descriptions.) The following six accessions are not in the finding aid. Accession 80/129 contains 22 images of the Old Log Church, scenes at Carcross, the visit of Princess Alexandra to Whitehorse, Sourdough Rendezvous, and old buildings in Whitehorse. Accession 81/16 contains financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes, and annual reports of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Dawson City. There are also papers of various organizations within the church including the Sunday school, Women's Auxiliary, Chancel Guild, and Boys' League. Also in this accession are some records of St. Andrew's United Church in Dawson City, St. Barnabas Church in Moosehide, Church of Christ the Pioneer in Bear Creek, and the Good Samaritan Hospital of Dawson City. Accession 82/6 contains two booklets titled "The Consecration of Rev. Ronald Curry Ferris to be Bishop in the Church of God", Diocese of Yukon, Quinquagesima, 1981 and "The Installation of the Rt. Rev Ronald Curry Ferris as Ninth Bishop of Yukon in Christ Church Cathedral", Whitehorse, Y.T., Diocese of Yukon, Quinquagesima, 1981. Accession 84/72 contains a handmade Christmas card consisting of a pen and ink drawing of St. Paul's Anglican log church in Dawson City, a b&w photograph of the 1902 St. Paul's frame building, a brief hand-lettered history of St. Paul's Church by James R.H. Warren. There are also four b&w photographs of the card as described above. Accession 88/24 contains a six paged typed manuscript by Bishop Tom Greenwood of his recollections about his ministry in the Yukon. There are also 38 b&w and 9 colour images of the Greenwoods, various Anglican Church workers, Chooutla School staff, Old Crow parishioners, Camp Gikhychon, congregation at Minto, McCabe, and the refinery at Haines Junction. Accession 88/128 contains St. Paul's Hostel Matron's book and the Minute book of the Diocesan Board of the Anglican Church Women's Auxiliary, Diocese of Yukon.
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Hi Susan here....
Thank you for everyone who entered our last challenge 'Easter', there was some really inspiring entries. Using the Random Generator as always to be fair to both advanced and beginners here are the winners to that challenge -
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CONGRATULATIONS....contact me, Susan and I will arrange your prize and guest spot.
Please remember that due to time constraints on our time we cannot contact you regarding your win, but you do have until the end of the current challenge to claim your prize.
Our sponsor for this challenge is Fairy Dust Crafts
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The winner of this challenge will receive 5 digi images of their choice from the Fairy Dust Crafts Store.
Our challenge this is time is a two part one, you can choose yourself which part of the challenge you want to create for -
'Mother's Day or Special Female Birthday'
I know it may be too late for us in the UK to make something for Mother's Day but other parts of the world there is still plenty of time for this very special occasion. For all those who don't want to make something for Mother's Day the challenge is open for you to make a special birthday card for that special female in your lives. This could be Sister, Sister-in-law, Friend.
You are free to use any colour schemes you wish and you can produce anything you want, card, bookmark, scrapbook page, ATC, tag etc. the choice is yours to make as long as the theme of the challenge is followed.
Do you need any inspiration for this challenge, then take a look at what the Design Team and our guest designer has produced for you. Don't forget to call across to their individual blogs and leave them a comment to show you care about their work.
"A few things to remember"
Please enter your creation into the Inlinkz below and not your blog. Also no backlinking to older posts we want to see your new creations for our challenges.
Remember only TWO entries per person for our challenge.
Don't have a blog, don't worry, email me, Susan contact details in the sidebar, send me a photo of your creation and I will enter it into the challenge.
If you are one of our younger crafters don't forget to put your age after your name and I will give you a special mention before the next challenge.
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Pope Francis wax figure causes stir in NYC
NEW YORK (FOX5NY) - A wax figure of Pope Francis created by Madame Tussauds wax museum was unveiled on Thursday during Good Day New York.
The Times Square museum reportedly spent four months getting the figure just right, and apparently it was good enough to cause a police investigation.
After the Fox 5 appearance, they took the wax Pope Francis on a tour of the city in an open white convertible SUV. They took it through Central Park, like the real-life pope plans, and up Seventh Avenue before heading to the museum.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the NYPD investigated the vehicle, which was causing traffic delays as people flocked to it to take selfies. After determining that the wax figure was a new part of the Madame Tussauds collection, the vehicle was allowed to go on its way.
And because the wax figure is so life-like, some people posting photos of it on their social media accounts had friends thinking it was the real pope!


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A sorrowful complaint of great afflictions. (1-11) Encouragement by expecting the performances of God's promises to his church. (12-22) The unchangeableness of God. (23-28)
(Read Psalm 102:1-11)
The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but here, is often elsewhere, the Holy Ghost has put words into our mouths. Here is a prayer put into the hands of the afflicted; let them present it to God. Even good men may be almost overwhelmed with afflictions. It is our duty and interest to pray; and it is comfort to an afflicted spirit to unburden itself, by a humble representation of its griefs. We must say, Blessed be the name of the Lord, who both gives and takes away. The psalmist looked upon himself as a dying man; My days are like a shadow.
(Read Psalm 102:12-22)
We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected. When we consider our own vileness, our darkness and deadness, and the manifold defects in our prayers, we have cause to fear that they will not be received in heaven; but we are here assured of the contrary, for we have an Advocate with the Father, and are under grace, not under the law. Redemption is the subject of praise in the Christian church; and that great work is described by the temporal deliverance and restoration of Israel. Look down upon us, Lord Jesus; and bring us into the glorious liberty of thy children, that we may bless and praise thy name.
(Read Psalm 102:23-28)
Bodily distempers soon weaken our strength, then what can we expect but that our months should be cut off in the midst; and what should we do but provide accordingly? We must own God's hand in it; and must reconcile this to his love, for often those that have used their strength well, have it weakened; and those who, as we think, can very ill be spared, have their days shortened. It is very comfortable, in reference to all the changes and dangers of the church, to remember that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever. And in reference to the death of our bodies, and the removal of friends, to remember that God is an everlasting God. Do not let us overlook the assurance this psalm contains of a happy end to all the believer's trials. Though all things are changing, dying, perishing, like a vesture folding up and hastening to decay, yet Jesus lives, and thus all is secure, for he hath said, Because I live ye shall live also.


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Hello everyone, and welcome to Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge, FTTC153! Today we are making Center Step Card's. These cards are so FUN and easy to do using my Dear Friend Frances' Tutorial!! Center Step Card.
For my card today I used Heartlines, such BEAUTIFUL sentiments. I added lace pearls and a Spellbinder edge. We would love to see your Step Card.
Don't forget to check out what our Fabulous Team has Created ~ Cindy, Maki, Heather,Tammy, Beate ,Mona and our Jan. Guest Designer Cheryl Lea.
Thanks for stopping by!! Hugs Cindy xxoo


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Boneheaded Play Leads to Minor Leaguer Hitting the All-Too-Rare Infield Triple
The triple is one of the most exciting and unheralded hits in baseball. Until now.
Randy Arozarena, of the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, hit an infield fly during a game against the Midland RockHounds on Thursday night that, by all accounts, should have been easy out. The third baseman, shortstop, second baseman and first baseman all converged near the pitcher's mound, while the pitcher darted away from the ball on the first base side to stay out of harm's way.
So, you've got four guys under one ball and you know what happens next, right? Yup, ball the falls to the ground. That's bad enough, but what's worse is that since all the infielders were near the ball, no one was covering any bases, enabling a hustling Arozarena to dash all the way to third.
It's a touch of Little League in a minor league game made by players desperate to play in the majors.
The play proved crucial, since Arozarena would later score to tie the game at 1. The Cardinals would then win on a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth.


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The first people the parishioners and visitors see in a parish setting are the greeters and ushers. They can set the mood and tone of the celebration of faith in people's lives. To care for the safety and comfort of the worshiping community as well as keep a semblance of order for the sacredness of the liturgy is no mean task. They collect and present the gifts of the parish to be blessed by the prayer of the priest. These are our ushers and greeters. No dues - no regular meetings - no officers - just a willingness to serve your parish family.
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