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I am happy to announce the return of two APAPA veterans to the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) for 2016. Once again, Amy Tong will be serving as Chair of the Voters Education & Candidates Forum. Lucy Oback will continue to serve as Internship Chair. In addition, both Amy and Lucy will serve as National Senior Advisors to help promote APAPA's growth and sustainability.
Read more here: http://goo.gl/4TmpOH
Tags: 2016, APAPA, leaders, Amy Tong, Lucy Oback, Voters, Education, Candidates, Forum, Internship, Program, API, Asian, Pacific Islander, American, Public Affairs
When Dr. Richard Pan was growing up, a career in politics wasn't considered a viable option for Asian American kids.
Pan said his parents – like many immigrants – pushed their children into careers in medicine, engineering and other fields that depend on technical skills. His Taiwanese parents preached that another great leveler was financial success in business, Pan said.
"They said, 'They may not like the way you look or act, but if they need your skills, they will hire you,' " Pan remembered.
So Pan, 49, became a doctor first, a politician later and now a Democratic state senator representing Sacramento. On Sunday, Pan joined a host of other Asian American public servants at the 14th annual Voters Education Forum at California State University, Sacramento, sponsored by APAPA, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association.
It's been a long time coming, Pan said, but barriers blocking Asian Americans from public life are gradually coming down.
"It took 150 years after hundreds of Chinese immigrants died building the transcontinental railroad for an Asian American to finally represent Sacramento in the Legislature," he said.
The forum's program was a testament to Asian American political successes. Panelists included state Treasurer John Chiang; Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance; Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco; Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang, R-Diamond Bar; Elk Grove City Councilman Steve Ly; and 32-year-old Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Cupertino.
"If you believe in something, do it," said Ly, the first Hmong elected official in Sacramento County, to an audience of about 600 people.
Despite making up 14 percent of California's population, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans comprise about 8 percent of legislators, or nine members.
"Asian American participation in government continues to lag behind in California," said Henry Chang, APAPA's Greater Sacramento Chapter president.
Only 37 percent of eligible Asian American voters turned out in November 2014, which may have contributed to the low representation. "If we want our government to be accountable to the people, we have to participate," Chang said. "If you haven't been around politics, it can be daunting, especially for minorities who may be immigrants or children of immigrants."
Founded in 2001 by immigrant and entrepreneur C.C. Yin, APAPA – which is nonpartisan and does not endorse candidates – now has over 10,000 members and 16 chapters across the U.S. Yin said he would love to see an Asian American elected president, but realizes that immigrant families must first start seeing civic engagement as a noble calling.
"We have to take total responsibility – we can't blame the government, the elected officials or the past for our problems," Yin said.
Asian American numbers are predicted to surpass Latinos' in the U.S. by 2055, according to the Pew Research Center, which will raise the demand for a new generation of political leaders, such as Low, who first ran for office and lost at 20.
"I'm a bad Chinese son because I'm not a lawyer or a doctor and we like to have a good public face – we don't like to talk about failure," Low said. Still, he said, Asian Americans have to be willing to take risks and put themselves out there.
Ling Ling Chang, 39, said that as a Chinese American female Republican state legislator, she's broken several barriers. She counseled promising Asian American politicians: "Don't do it for ego – do it because you want to make a difference."
Before Pan ventured into politics, he said his mom asked him, "Aren't you afraid you're going to make some enemies?"
He said some Asian immigrants fled regressive regimes back home and brought with them distrust of government officials "where if you had political enemies you might disappear or go to prison." Their children have grown up in a democracy and share little such fear.
Still, there's a need for organizations such as APAPA because the "model minority" stereotype cuts both ways, Pan said.
"Asians stereotypically work hard and are well represented in college, graduate school and even on faculties, but the stereotype is we're not good 'people people,' we're not good managers," Pan said. "There's not one Asian American dean at the nation's 150 medical schools."
If Asian Americans learn to work with people across race and ethnicity, "you will have the opportunity to be president of the United States," Pan said.
He added that his own 9-year-old son William muses about becoming president one day. Pan hasn't ruled it out, "but my wife might kill me," he said.
By Stephen Magagnini
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The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The application deadline for summer 2016 and academic year 2016-2017 programs is October 29, 2015. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey.This program increases understanding between people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project. Applications for academic year 2016-17 programs are due December 1, 2015. Visit www.yes-abroad.orgfor more information.
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships for an academic year in Germany. The programwas established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/. Deadlines for U.S. applicants range from December 1, 2015 to January 15, 2016, depending on state of residency.
For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about U.S. high school student exchanges. To receive printed brochures and/or posters about our study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to email@example.com.
For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State- sponsored exchange student. Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov
Tags: APAPA, Asian, Pacific Islander, American, Study Aboard, U.S., Scholarships, High School, Students
Over 70 interns and alumni attended the Alumni Conference on August 14-16, 2015. The attendees were interns/alumni from organizations such as APAPA, CAPA, and China's own Siyuan group. Along with APAPA's interns/alumni residing in California, many interns/alumni flew in from Texas, Florida, and New York to represent their chapters. In addition, students from prestigious universities in China came to the conference to do a cross-cultural exchange.
The conference was held for three days in Berkeley, California. The program consisted of networking, workshops, and mentoring. The event featured speakers including Sandy Chau, C.C. Yin, Nelson Huang, Albert Wang, Maeley Tom, Yen Marshall, and, Anthony Lin. The workshops were hosted by Liliana Li, Executive Director of VNA, and Lucy Oback, Internship Chair of APAPA, and included topics such as "How your Asian cultural values can add impact to your career goals" and the "Importance of effective communication skills." Nearly 20 business professionals and organization leaders participated as speed mentors, offering advice to the young and bright attendees at the event.
We would not be able to organize these types of conferences without the help of our volunteers and sponsors. With your support, APAPA can continue to develop our future leaders, whether they want to play an active role in public policy, empower the API community, or guide others. These types of events allow these interns/alumni to create a professional network and gain valuable experience that can guide them towards their aspirations.
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Congratulations to our latest APAPA chapter in C.C. Yin's home area, Solano County! Our board members are very dedicated and energetic to be a part of APAPA. They had a robust turnout during the opening ceremony on Saturday August 1,2015.
APAPA extends its most sincere gratitude to Amit Pal, SOC Chair; Gregoria Torres, SOC President; Gloria Malgapo, SOC Vice President, the SOC board memebers, as well as all of the sponsors, elected officials, and community leaders for making this grand opening a success.
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Dear APAPA Members and Friends,
Please see the job opportunity below courtesy of Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC).
The California Director oversees SEARAC's comprehensive California strategy to amplify SEARAC's national voice. The ideal candidate will experience managing grant-funded projects, building and working in coalitions, advocating with policy makers, providing training and technical assistance to community-based partners, as well as deep familiarity with the Southeast Asian American community in California. The California Director manages a small team and serves as a key member of SEARAC's policy and management team. This full-time position is based in Sacramento, CA, and reports to the Executive Director.
For more information: http://www.searac.org/new/work-searac-ca-director-position-available
Tags: APAPA, Job opportunities, SEARAC, Sacramento, CA
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Dear APAPA Members & Friends,
We are currently seeking a Full-time Bookkeeper to join our office staff in Sacramento, CA. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you know who may be interested and qualified for this position.
Position Description: Full-time Bookkeeper
Basic Function:
In general, as the Bookkeeper at APAPA's Headquarters, you will be responsible for maintaining the day to day financial operations of the organization. This includes coding and processing all income and expense requests, working with CPA's to reconcile our monthly and/or yearly bank statements, and generate financial reports monthly/quarterly/yearly.
Principal Accountabilities:
1) Communication: Need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with APAPA's chapter leaders, CPA's, vendors, and members of the community on a daily basis.
2) Organization: Must be able to organize a variety of payment requests and projects on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
3) Attention to Detail: Accuracy is critical to performing the duties of Bookkeeper, particularly when coding income and expenses.
Desired Qualifications:
The bookkeeper candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as knowledge of bookkeeping and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Tags: APAPA, API, Job, Opportunity, Sacramento, Asian, Pacific, Islander, American, Public Affairs, Bookkeeper
Greater Sacramento Chapter | Job Opportunities
Covered CA is looking for an Information Officer 1 with professional Chinese/Mandarin proficiency to join their team.
Under the direction of the Information Officer II (IO II), the Information Officer I (IO I) performs sensitive public relations activities that require independence of judgment and action. The IO I coordinates and interacts with the news media, the public, Spanish and ethic media, Administration communications officials, industry and environmental organizations and other stakeholders. Duties may include access to information systems containing protected enrollee information, including federal tax information, protected health information, and personally identifying information.
For complete job description and how to apply please click on link here : http://tinyurl.com/oxy34r6
Tags: Sacramento, CA, Job, Opportunity
Please see the job opportunity below courtesy of Pacific Staffing.
Job Duties: Provide administrative support to the Legislature. Must have some familiarity with Bills. Strong computer skills (MS Office 2010)and office support experience. Fast-pace environment. Must be professional, have excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills and be able to coordinate complex scheduling and regular meeting set up and note taking.• Location: Sacramento, Downtown area• Days: Monday through Friday• Hours: 8:00AM to 12:00PM• Start Date: ASAPIf interested, please email resume to Elizabeth Mann at email@example.com Elizabeth MannPacific Staffing855 Howe Ave Suite 4Sacramento, CA 95825PH: 916 925 2300FAX: 916 925 9711www.pacificstaffing.com
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The UCLA Center for the Study of Inequality and the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies issued a report projecting that the size of the Asian American electorate will double to 12.2 million in 2040.
To read the full report: http://tinyurl.com/qycu4ky
Tags: APAPA, Asian, Pacific Islander, American, Public Affairs, Electorate, 2015, UCLA, APAICS
UEG is an award-winning global marketing agency specializing in entertainment and sports. We develop and implement immersive consumer experiences by partnering with the people, places and platforms that shape pop culture. Our suite of services include Celebrity programming, Music-Film-TV-Sports partnerships, Entertainment & Sports Communications and Brand Experiences. The team at UEG is a dynamic group, bringing together best-in-class expertise across entertainment & sports, paired with a strong understanding of brand building and effective marketing communications. This is a work hard, play hard environment where a true passion for entertainment and sports are married with the desire to create business changing work for our clients.
For more information: https://djeholdings.taleo.net/careersection/us/jobdetail.ftl?job=150682
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Promote and support Verizon's supplier diversity program and goals. Evaluate diverse suppliers' procurement opportunities. Identify qualified diverse suppliers through commodity and value analysis. Collaborate with business partners to place diverse suppliers in the sourcing pipeline. Provide feedback and coaching to diverse suppliers in preparation for procurement opportunities. Directly participate in sourcing initiatives to drive diversity spend.
Develop and implement strategies and tactics to increase spend with diverse suppliers on a multi-tier basis. Present qualified diverse suppliers for inclusion in sales RFPs and to support customers' supplier diversity objectives. Collaborate with regulatory/external affairs on public policy matters, including filing supplier diversity results with government and regulatory agencies.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with advocacy and community organizations that promote, support and provide access to qualified diverse businesses (National Minority Supplier Development Council and its affiliates, Women's Business Enterprise National Council and its affiliates, United States Chamber of Commerce, other ethnic chambers of commerce, government agencies, etc.) Represent Verizon in meetings, conferences, panels, events and other forums, as required.
For more information: http://www.verizon.com/about/work/jobs/3884658-senior-supplier-diversity-consultant--2#
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APAPA would like to welcome our newest Washington D.C. Chapter! We look forward to expanding our membership and empowering more API Americans through civic and public affairs!
Check out the link below for more pictures from the grand opening: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9U3vTA
Photos courtesy of Andrew Jeng
Tags: APAPA, Washington, DC, Grand, Opening, Asian, Pacific Islander, American, USA
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Check out our Founder & Chair C.C. Yin featured on Kcra-3 News Studios for APIA Heritage Month!
Click on the link below to see the full video:
Tags: APAPA, APIA, Heritage, News
Check out the Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival from May 29-30, 2015!
Follow the exciting link for more information and tickets : http://www.sapff.org/
Tags: APAPA, Film, Festival, Sacramento, Asian, Pacific
The California Wellness Foundation is seeking a Program Assistant for their Woodland Hills office.
For further information and job details, please click on the following link : http://www.calwellness.org/about_us/employment-program_assistant.php
To Apply
E-mail, fax, or mail résumé with cover letter and salary history to:
Human Resources Department
The California Wellness Foundation
6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Fax: 818/702-1999
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tags: APAPA, Job Opportunities
Pasadena Playhouse is seeking a Project Manager/Community Organizer in Pasadena, CA.
For further information and job details, please click on the following link to apply : http://bit.ly/1eqdYH3
Linhart Public Relations is seeking an experienced account executive (AE) to join their team.
For further information and job details, please click on the following link to apply : http://www.linhartpr.com/career/account-executive/
Akamai Careers is searching for a Talent Acquisition Director at their Cambridge, MA, US location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for aligning Akamai Careers' global hiring initiatives to business unit strategies, and then planning, communicating & delivering the best professional talent on a timely basis.
For further information and job details, please click on the following link to apply : http://akamai.me/1AtNw98
Tags: APAPA, Manager, Social Media, Cloud, Management, Marketing, Technology, Job Opportunities
Check out this exciting article written by World Journal about the 150th Anniversary Chinese Railroad Workers Celebration in Sacramento, CA!
Article : goo.gl/v4yva4
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No, we're not getting our one-year old a puppy for Christmas (though it is such a cute thought to picture), but we would like to get him a pet in a couple of years. We have a chocolate lab now who is very sweet, but large, slobbery, and sheddy, and doesn't really pay Lucas any attention. In a few years when he can learn about owning a pet and enjoy growing up with one of his own, we'd like to get him something, probably a dog/puppy.
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Q : Design 4-to-16 decoder using Logisim, with the following
a. From Project > Add Circuit, add a new circuit named 2-4E.
b. Build the circuit 2-4E as a 2-to4 decoder with Enable from basic gates that implement the four
minterms. Implement the Enable feature by applying the Enable input directly as an additional input
to all the gates generating the 4 minterms. Using the finger tool in Logisim, label the Select
Inputs as A1, A0 (A0 is the LSB), the Enable Input as E, and the Outputs as D0, D1, D2, and D3,
where D0 corresponds to inputs A1A0 = 00, etc.
Note that Logisim produces truth tables with the variable columns arranged in the table in the same
order the pins of those variables appear vertically in the circuit, with the top variable being the left-
most (most significant) variable. This applies to both input pins ( ) and output pins ( ).
So to get truth tables in the familiar form, e.g. E A1 A0, ensure that E is the top most variable in the
circuit followed by A1 then A0.
c. Verify correct operation of the 2-to-4 decoder with E above, including the Enable feature by
examining the truth table generated by Logisim. Include block diagrams and truth tables of the final
decoder in your report.
d. Use five instances of 2-4E decoder subcircuit developed above to build the circuit (4-16) as a 4-to-16
decoder without an external Enable input. Make sure the decoder is always enabled by internally
connecting a constant logic 1 to the E input of the front end 2-4E. Label the inputs as A3 A2 A1 A0
(A0 is the LSB) and the outputs D0 …. D15, where D0 corresponds to A3 A2 A1A0 = 0000, etc.
e. Verify correct operation of the decoder by examining the truth table generated by Logisim. Include
block diagrams and truth tables of the final decoder in your report.
f. Give a diagram similar to Fig. 3-5(a) on page 124 of the textbook to describe your hierarchical design
of the 4-16 decoder.
g. - Determine the largest input-to-output delay for your 4-to-16 decoder (4-16) above; in terms of the
number gate delays on the path from inputs to outputs (worst case) (assume that all gates/inverters
have the same delay ).
- Compare this delay with the delay obtained if the 16 decoder outputs (D0 …D15) were derived from the four Select inputs (A3 …A0) directly as 16 minterms. Assume all gates and inverters has the same delay as above.
- Which design approach gives a faster decoder? Calculate the factor of improvement.
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Multifunctional Albumin Nanoparticles As Combination Drug Carriers for Intra-Tumoral Chemotherapy
Version of Record online: 12 MAR 2013
DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201200467
Copyright © 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
Advanced Healthcare Materials
Volume 2, Issue 9, pages 1236–1245, September, 2013
Additional Information
How to Cite
Cui, M., Naczynski, D. J., Zevon, M., Griffith, C. K., Sheihet, L., Poventud-Fuentes, I., Chen, S., Roth, C. M. and Moghe, P. V. (2013), Multifunctional Albumin Nanoparticles As Combination Drug Carriers for Intra-Tumoral Chemotherapy. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2: 1236–1245. doi: 10.1002/adhm.201200467
Publication History
- Issue online: 10 SEP 2013
- Version of Record online: 12 MAR 2013
- Manuscript Received: 16 DEC 2012
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Current cancer therapies are challenged by weakly soluble drugs and by drug combinations that exhibit non-uniform biodistribution and poor bioavailability. In this study, we have presented a new platform of advanced healthcare materials based on albumin nanoparticles (ANPs) engineered as tumor penetrating, delivery vehicles of combinatorially applied factors to solid tumors. These materials were designed to overcome three sequential key barriers: tissue level transport across solid tumor matrix; uptake kinetics into individual cancer cells; therapeutic resistance to single chemotherapeutic drugs. The ANPs were designed to penetrate deeper into solid tumor matrices using collagenase decoration and evaluated using a three-dimensional multicellular melanoma tumor spheroid model. Collagenase modified ANPs exhibited 1-2 orders of magnitude greater tumor penetration than unmodified ANPs into the spheroid mass after 96 hours, and showed preferential uptake into individual cancer cells for smaller sized ANPs (<100 nm). For enhanced efficacy, collagenase coated ANPs were modified with two therapeutic agents, curcumin and riluzole, with complementary mechanisms of action for combined cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in melanoma. The collagenase coated, drug loaded nanoparticles induced significantly more cell death within 3-D tumor models than the unmodified, dual drug loaded ANP particles and the kinetics of cytotoxicity was further influenced by the ANP size. Thus, multifunctional nanoparticles can be imbued with complementary size and protease activity features that allow them to penetrate solid tumors and deliver combinatorial therapeutic payload with enhanced cancer cytotoxicity but minimal collateral damage to healthy primary cells.


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Do all ETFs fall under the Investment Company Act of 1940? If not, how would a buyer know? Are there legal or financial terms to look for in the prospectus, or will be it spelled out explicitly?
ETFs that invest in commodities and grantor trusts (HOLDRs) are not covered by the Investment Company Act of 1940. The prospectus usually states this in the risks section. For example, the GLD ETF's prospectus says:
As a buyer, you need to understand what you are buying. Some "ETFs" aren't really ETFs at all... I'd suggest reading "When is an ETF not an ETF" as a starting place.


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I use an external disk to store virtualbox's hard disk image.
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Beaumont Police Officer Mitch White,left and Charla Sparks, far right traveled from Beaumont Calif., to thank Amber Deahn, center, for helping to rescue 8-year-old Shasta Groene and to capture Joseph Edward Duncan III, who has been linked to the murder of Anthony Martinez (pictured right). White was the lead investigator for the Martinez murder case and Sparks was Anthony's 3rd grade teacher. Also shown is Amber's 16-month-old daughter Maria Deahn/Spokesman-Review photo by Kathy Plonka.
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I have an interesting story to tell but NEED answers..
Ok, so first of all, my Rx8 has been giving me a couple of problems prior to it not starting at all. I have an 04 GT 6speed. w/o the navi.
First Issue: Sometimes after driving & reaching my destination I attempt to shut the car off and the car would stay running when the key is removed.(Engine running. NOT the fan) When it would do this I would just make the car stall to get it to shut off. When I did so the Instrument Cluster would stay on and I couldnt get it to shut off unless I unplugged the battery.
Second Issue: It would take several turns of the key to start the car. (*turn to start position* Nothing,*turn back to OFF* then attempt again.) Eventually it would start. Then one day it just stopped starting and I went under the hood to check the fuses and noticed two relays were cracked open on the tops of them. ST and IGN relays. (Part# L110-67-730). And I touched the inside of the ST relay and the car cranked! So I put the key in the ignition and went back under the hood and pressed down on the ST relay and the car started!! Without even having to depress the clutch pedal! So from that day on I would use that method to start my car since it wouldn't start normally.
Third Issue: When I was driving, as I was coming to a stop with the car in Neutral, the car started idling rough with excessive vibrations and seemed as if it wanted to stall. Surely enough the car did stall. I started it back up and it did the same thing. So I let the car sit for a while. then I was able to make it home.
The next day my car was perfectly fine. But then the next morning on my way to work, it started acting up.
On the on-ramp to the highway and I'm going about 40mph getting up to speed, the RPMs drop and it was like the car loss complete power but was still driving. It wouldn't go past 62mph nomatter what gear I was in. The Check Engine Light started blinking too but I continued to the next exit.
As I was getting off the exit and rolling to a stop, the car started idling rough again with the excessive vibrations but didnt stall this time. My car started smoking from the hood, the center console where the shifter is, and by the rear wheel so I turned the car off and got out.
It smelled as if something was burning.
My car started up about 4 times after that then after about 30sec shuts off. Then after those last times the starter would not even crank. just one little click coming from the fuse box.
I had my car towed to the Liberty Mazda dealer and they gave me a quote of $4,800 to repair.
Front Wiring Harness (Part# FE06-67-010F)
3 Relays (Part# L110-67-730)
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So far I've replaced the 3 relays. NOW the car cranks, but won't turn over. I've done the whole De-flooding procedure because of all the sudden shut offs and the car wanted to start but didn't. The RPMs flew up to about 3000 as the car was cranking but then went right back down.
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This week's inner-state matchup between Michigan and Michigan State has a lot of implications for both teams coming into week five. For Michigan this proves that, even though MSU suffered at the hands of Central Michigan and Notre Dame, they can beat a solid team and that Notre Dame wasn't a fluke and Indiana was a hiccup.
For MSU, a win against an undefeated Michigan, their biggest rival, would pull them out of a three-game losing streak and maybe take some heat off their embarrassing loss to Central Michigan. Let's examine some of the key points to this upcoming game.
Michigan State's Offense vs Michigan's Defense
As is usually key in the Michigan Program, even one under new leadership, defense is what is going to win the game for the Wolverines. After an embarrassing display of blown coverage and missed tackles, the Wolverines secondary is going to have its work cut out for it.
I harbor no doubts that Kirk Cousins and Keith Nichol are spending a lot of time watching video of the Michigan-Indiana game and are planning on how to exploit Boubacar Cissoko, who seems to be opposing quarterback's target of choice.
Last week against Indiana, the Michigan secondary really only had one major threat at Wide-out to contend with in Tandon Doss and they struggled to contain him; Doss racked up 5 catches for 104 yards including a 54-yard bomb from Ben Chappel and 3 rushes for 41 yards.
Michigan State will be fielding BJ Cunningham, Blair White, and Mark Dell who combine for 53 catches, 790 yards, and 8 TD's compared to Michigan's top three receivers combining for 20 catches, 266 yards, and 5 TD's. Each and every player in the Wolverines secondary is going to have to step up or they will find themselves getting torched on the big plays all afternoon.
The defensive front is going to be looking to get pressure on MSU's two quarterbacks as early as humanly possible. Seventy-four percent of MSU's total yards on the season and 55 percent of their plays have come out of the air. If they can, Michigan wants to play to their strengths and pressure the passing game early, forcing MSU to run and keep the ball out their wide-outs hands.
Kirk Cousins, who has been getting the majority of playing time for MSU's quarterback duo, will be looking to spread the ball around early and I fully expect MSU's first offensive play of the game to be a shot at Boubacar Cissoko, who seems to be the wolverine's weakest link on defense so far this year.
Like Michigan, MSU will want to play to their strengths and go to the air as much as possible, their backs totaling for roughly half of what the wolverine's have racked-up this season and none having more than 150 yards on the season.
The MSU offensive front needs to hold against Michigan's 3-4 defense and keep Brandon Graham out of the backfield and give Cousins enough time to go through his progression. The key to MSU's passing attack is distribution and they want to keep the wolverines on their heels and much as possible and maintain long, sustained drives.
Essentially, Michigan State's offensive game-plan is the exact opposite of the Wolverines defensive game-plan. Each team needs to play to their strengths and whichever unit does so longer and more efficiently will come up on top of this matchup.
Advantage: MSU
Michigan's Offense vs. Michigan State's Defense
"May the Forcier be with you," seems to be Michigan's mantra in close games, which this one very well may be. Tate Forcier has come up big in the last seconds of two games, most notably against Notre Dame where he led a last minute drive capped off by a five-yard touchdown to put the Wolverines up by four with 11 seconds on the clock.
Forcier has been the x-factor in big games, a true freshman who repeatedly denies getting nervous while playing.
Michigan will be looking to get the ball into the hands of their playmakers on offense. Brandon Minor will most likely get the start at tailback but expect to see Carlos Brown, who has shown explosiveness and "bigplayability" get a lot of reps as well. Up until last week's game against Indiana, Michigan had the fourth ranked running game in the country and will most likely stick with that game-plan to start.
If it's not broke, why fix it? If MSU is able to shut down the running game, Michigan will then look to keep the ball in Forcier's capable hands and pick apart the ninth ranked passing defense in the Big Ten.
The thorn in Michigan's side is their lack of depth of the offensive line, which showed greatly against Indiana. Converted center David Moosman, playing for the injured David Molk had five bad snaps last week, three of which resulted in a loss of 10 yards or more and one pushed the Wolverines out of field-goal range. Molk won't be returning any time soon, so this is an issue that needs to be addressed by Rodiguez's coaching staff.
Michigan State's defense will have its hands full containing Michigan's multiple threats on offense and their first priority should be putting an extra man in the box to try to stuff Minor and Brown, as well as contain QB's Forcier and Denard Robinson, both of whom are proven runners, especially Robinson who is Michigan's second leading rusher with 179 yards and 3 TD's.
MSU has one of the worst defenses in the Big Ten and they have to make Michigan play a one-dimensional game, if they hope to keep them from putting up big numbers in both the rushing and passing game.
If Michigan State, who is near the top of the Big Ten in the sack department, can get pressure on Forcier, they may be able to create turnovers and turn the game around.
Forcier has been known to try to force balls and make bad decisions when he is in trouble and if MSU can take advantage of this and get the ball back into the hands of their capable offense, Saturday's game should be a lot closer than it appears on paper.
Advantage: Michigan
After last season's 3-9 debacle no Michigan fan is ready to write off any game this season, even against a 1-3 Michigan State. A squeaker against Indiana and an upcoming "road game" against the Spartans who are hungry for a win has the Wolverines cautiously looking over their collective shoulders.
I look forward to this matchup every year but this particular game has big implications for both teams and possibly the Big Ten.
As it stands right now Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin are the only undefeated teams in the Big Ten and MSU would love to spoil Michigan's rebound season.


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The Shane Doan Saga
What's the old adage about getting off the pot? Free agent winger Shane Doan's camp says they will decide on a team before the September 15th CBA expiration date. This saga (and it is now officially a saga) has worn me out to the point where I couldn't care less where he ends up. I've come full circle with how I feel about him joining the Rangers; I started out thinking he was too old and would take up a spot of a younger player currently developing or even looking to make the team. Then thought, well if it's only for two years and $4.3 million (remember that?) "okay", the signing will allow for the younger forwards to work towards increased playing time, plus Doan will be a great example for a Chris Kreider or a Derek Stepan. And, not to mention, when his two years are up (and the Rangers have won back-to-back Stanley Cups) he will go his merry way.
As the first few media-reported deadlines passed for his decision, I followed the story intently, waiting for Sather to open up the checkbook and lure this self-confessed country boy to the big city. As this never ending tale continued, no decision was made and it started to wear, I was left to think that he would probably end up staying in Phoenix, and as long as he doesn't sign with Pittsburgh, then that is perfectly fine.
But as it stands right now, I honestly don't want to hear Doan's name or read the latest tweet from some so-called insider telling us where he is going and that it is a "done deal". I'm pretty certain he is waiting for the new Coyotes ownership to assure him they will have the cash to keep the franchise running, and he seems to be willing to give them all of the time they need to do just that. Hasn't he said as much? But I don't believe any of the interested franchises will walk away from the chance to sign him if, at some future date, things with the Yotes fall through, regardless of when that date is.
Time for the Isles to Move Up North
I've always hated the Islanders due to where I grew up and when I grew up, but they were a necessary evil that only a hated rival can add to one's love of sports. Unfortunately I think they've been in utter obscurity for so long, and after years of poor personnel and coaching decisions, the franchise is beyond repair. The rivalry between the Rangers and Islanders in the 70's and 80's was as intense as Yankees-Red Sox of the last fifteen years, and it would be a real shame for that to disappear. I also realize winning would solve a lot of things and the building they are playing in is more of a mausoleum than a coliseum, but I also believe that it would be in the best interest of the League to relocate them north of the border. A new Nassau Coliseum was needed about 10 years ago, and without any plans in place or funding available, there comes talk about moving the team to Brooklyn. I hate to be a naysayer but I just don't see how that could work out.
Yes, you can take the train from Long Island, change at Jamaica and go right to the arena. But I see similarities to the Devils relocating to a beautiful arena in Newark. Great place to see a hockey game as the sight-lines are fantastic and the seats are close to the ice, but it's not such a great area to be before or after the game. Sure, it's easy to take the train to Secaucus and transfer to Newark from almost anywhere in New Jersey, but still, the organization struggles to sell enough tickets. Just like the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, the Rock is not a place you want to linger. The reality is, and politicians and owners may want to spin optimistic tales about urban renewal, families will not travel to these locations on a nightly basis as season ticket holders.
Winning on a regular basis has not helped the Devils, while losing on a regular basis has made the Islander situation untenable and leads me to feel it is time to make tough decisions. A shrunken economy with less people having disposable income leads to decisions about where and when to spend their smaller entertainment budget. A perpetual losing team in the fourth most popular sport cannot survive. Let them move to Hamilton or the suburbs of Toronto where the fan base will revitalize this franchise like we saw Winnipeg do this past season with the former Atlanta Thrashers. It would strengthen the League and add to the revenue pot that is currently under dispute.
Hockey Withdrawals
The argument for the Rangers benefiting from the lockout has been well documented and the logic behind it is solid. The team not having to play the first month on the road and being without their leading scorer from last season would clearly take some of the sting out of having no hockey come October. I was decidedly in that camp of rationalization until this past weekend. The NHL Network replayed the Rangers-Capitals Game 5 on Saturday, late afternoon. The anxiety and gut-wrenching highs and lows of every rush, every blocked shot, and every save was missing, but watching that game again as we prepared dinner was all it took to get the juices flowing. These idiots really need to figure this thing out.
Is there a more hated commissioner in all of sports than Gary Bettman? The real question I have is…does he even care? We can list all of the things about him here and it would create a very, very long blog with every reader nodding their heads with each disparaging point, but still he can surprise. "We recovered last time because we have the world's greatest fans." Thanks for the optimism Gary.
I wrote an article last weekend comparing the NHL situation to the NFL's CBA dispute of 2011 (read here). I spoke of the beer shared between Roger Goodell and Jeff Saturday. I tried to think of which player in the NHL could help to bring the two sides together by having a cold one with Bettman. The idea, though, to be quite honest, was a moot point because I don't think any of you out there believe Gary Bettman ever drinks beer. That cultural difference signifies what is probably one of the biggest obstacles in these negotiations.
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Trina Cancels Protest of EU Solar Complaint on Government Advice
Trina Solar Ltd., China's fourth-biggest solar module maker, quashed plans by its workers to protest Solarworld AG's anti-dumping complaint to the EU Commission on the advice of government officials.
"The local government considers the meeting inappropriate," Gong Yingwen, corporate communications manager at Trina's public affairs department, said by phone today. Plans for a demonstration to protest the EU complaint were also canceled at Hebei-based Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. when weather conditions hindered the action.
Solarworld, Germany's largest solar-panel maker, is leading a push for the European Commission to probe whether Chinese rivals sold products at a loss on regional markets. The U.S. has proposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 31 percent to 250 percent on Chinese solar manufacturers after the Commerce Department in May ruled they sold products below costs.
Workers at Trina's Changzhou plant planned to protest today because they were "outraged" by the "extreme trade protectionism" that they said will harm them while doing little to benefit Europe, according to a July 31 e-mailed statement sent by Gong.
The canceled protest by 10,000 workers at Yingli Green Energy's five plants was due to "weather conditions at the Tianjin and Hainan plants," Liang Tian, a company spokesperson, said by phone today.
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On Integrality Ratios for Asymmetric TSP in the Sherali-Adams Hierarchy
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We study the ATSP (Asymmetric Traveling Salesman Problem), and our focus is on negative results in the framework of the Sherali-Adams (SA) Lift and Project method.
Our main result pertains to the standard LP (linear programming) relaxation of ATSP, due to Dantzig, Fulkerson, and Johnson. For any fixed integer t ≥ 0 and small ε, 0 < ε ≪ 1, there exists a digraph G on ν = ν(t,ε) = O(t/ε) vertices such that the integrality ratio for level t of the SA system starting with the standard LP on G is \(\ge 1+\frac{1-\epsilon}{2t+3} \approx \frac43, \frac65, \frac87, \dots\). Thus, in terms of the input size, the result holds for any t = 0,1,…,Θ(ν) levels. Our key contribution is to identify a structural property of digraphs that allows us to construct fractional feasible solutions for any level t of the SA system starting from the standard LP. Our hard instances are simple and satisfy the structural property.
There is a further relaxation of the standard LP called the balanced LP, and our methods simplify considerably when the starting LP for the SA system is the balanced LP; in particular, the relevant structural property (of digraphs) simplifies such that it is satisfied by the digraphs given by the well-known construction of Charikar, Goemans and Karloff (CGK). Consequently, the CGK digraphs serve as hard instances, and we obtain an integrality ratio of \(1 +\frac{1-\epsilon}{t+1}\) for any level t of the SA system, where 0 < ε ≪ 1 and the number of vertices is ν(t,ε) = O((t/ε)(t/ε)).
Also, our results for the standard LP extend to the path ATSP (find a min cost Hamiltonian dipath from a given source vertex to a given sink vertex).
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Report: Carlos Boozer reaches deal to play in China
For the first time since 2002, Carlos Boozer was without an NBA home last season. Following his 2014-15 campaign with the Lakers, he was not signed by a team last season, despite having interest from the Bucks and others. Now, he's going to continue his playing career in China, according to international basketball reporter David Pick:
Boozer is 34 and at this point in his career, probably wouldn't command much more than a minimum deal in the NBA, or any promise of extended playing time. In China, he can earn more money and have a more prominent role on a team. This is a win-win for him.
Judge refuses to dismiss sex suit against Derrick Rose
LOS ANGELES (AP) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging New York Knicks player Derrick Rose and two friends drugged and gang-raped a woman.
On Wednesday, federal Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald said a jury must decide whether to believe Rose's contention that the woman, a former lover, consented to group sex at her home in 2013.
The case could now go to trial in October, when Knicks training camp gets underway.
Messages left for Rose's agent, B.J. Armstrong, were not immediately returned Saturday.
According to court records, the woman had been drinking at Rose's Beverly Hills, California, home, and a friend helped her return home, where she vomited and fell asleep.
The woman's $21.5 million sexual battery lawsuit contends that Rose and the other two defendants entered her apartment the next morning and raped her.
The woman believes that an unknown drug was slipped into her drink at Rose's home, and she "did not do any pregnancy tests or a rape kit because she was terribly ashamed and embarrassed," according to her lawsuit.
Rose has denied the allegations, and his lawyer has labeled the lawsuit an extortion attempt.
Defense court filings contend that the woman consented to the sex acts, invited the men to her apartment and buzzed them in through security.
In denying Rose's request to toss out the lawsuit, the judge said Rose's version of events "could well convince a reasonable jury," but there was substantial disagreement over the facts and a jury also could conclude the opposite.
Rose, 27, was the NBA's 2011 MVP with the Chicago Bulls, but he has struggled with knee injuries and was traded to the Knicks in June.
Warriors add Willie Green as assistant coach
It's a good thing to be on the Golden State coaching staff — Alvin Gentry rode it to the head coaching spot in New Orleans, Luke Walton to his "dream job" with the Lakers, and quickly having "Warriors" on your resume is getting recognition like having "Spurs" on it around the NBA.
So good for Willie Green, the former NBA sharpshooter who will now be coaching a few other pretty good shooters in Golden State. Shams Charania of The Vertical on Yahoo Sports broke the story.
Green is a 12-year NBA veteran, who is getting his first NBA coaching job.
NBA veteran coach Mike Brown will be in the chair next to Steve Kerr next season in Golden State. Kerr keeps having to replenish his staff as they are getting better jobs elsewhere after having been around the Warriors' organization.
Rumor: Greg Monroe would like to be traded to New Orleans
Associated Press
If you're going to bet on an NBA player likely to be moved before the start of the NBA season — or at least by the deadline — Bucks' big man Greg Monroe would be a good choice. It's no secret he is on the trade block, the Bucks just aren't finding a team making an offering to their liking.
What would Monroe like?
He probably wants to end up in New Orleans, ESPN's Marc Stein said on the Lowe Post podcast.
Which makes a ton of sense — he was born in New Orleans, he wants to go home. The two sides have talked about a deal multiple times in the past, but nothing got done.
The problem is the Bucks are only getting rock-bottom offers for Monroe. On the upside, he's an efficient offensive NBA big who got the Bucks 15.3 points and 8.8 rebounds a game last season. However, he's a defensive liability who does not protect the rim, plus he's a $17 million rental next season (he can and likely will opt out in the summer of 2017). Even teams that could use a scoring big are not going to give up much quality in a trade for a rental like Monroe.
The Pelicans already have Omer Asik and Alexis Ajinca as traditional fives, and they should play Anthony Davis there more anyway. Roster wise, the Pelicans would need to make some other moves for this deal to make sense.
But eventually, the Bucks will find an offer they are willing to take.


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There's something to be said for luxed-out vans. They're cool, and as a means of getting chauffeured about, they're extremely comfortable and far more low key than your typical executive luxury sedan. For the 2014 New York Auto Show, Galpin Auto Sports has shown the potential of the new-for-the-US Ford Transit as an ultra-luxurious people hauler.
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Get ready plumbers, ambulance drivers and airport shuttles; the 2014 Ford Transit is finally here... almost. Ahead of the truck going on sale next fall, Ford dropped most of the details for its new fullsize van, but, as is the case with any vehicle unveiled so far ahead of its release date, pricing, engine power and fuel economy figures were not announced.
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To ensure that its new 2014 Ford Transit will be able to get the job done when it goes on sale in the US next year, Ford announced that its new work van will be offered with a diesel engine that balances power and fuel economy. The Transit is already on sale with the diesel in other markets, but Ford confirmed that the 3.2-liter I5 Power Stroke will mark the return of a diesel engine to its full-size van for the first time since the 6.0-liter Power Stroke V8 was phased out of the E-Series in 201
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Philadelphia -- The Philadelphia Flyers have signed former first-round draft choice Claude Giroux to a three-year contract extension, the team said Monday.
The terms of the deal weren't revealed but Canadian broadcaster TSN reported it was for a total of $11.25 million, with $2.75 million due in first year.
Giroux has totaled 32 goals and 56 assists over 141 games since the Flyers drafted him 22nd overall in 2006. The 22-year old has seven goals and 14 assists in 15 games this season, both team highs.
Giroux had 16 goals and 31 assists while appearing in all 82 games last season, adding 10 goals and 11 assists in 23 post-season games during the Flyers' run to the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Eden Prairie, Minn. -- Wide receiver Randy Moss was traded to the Minnesota Vikings from the New England Patriots, who receive a draft choice in exchange.
The trade announced Wednesday sends Moss to the team with which he started his NFL career in 1998. He spent seven seasons with Minnesota before going to the Oakland Raiders for two years. He'd been with New England since the 2008 season.
The teams didn't disclose what draft choice the Patriots would receive.
Moss, 33, is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, including last season when he caught 83 passes for 1,264 yards and 13 touchdowns. This season he caught four passes, three of which ended up as touchdowns, but didn't have any receptions in Monday's win at Miami.
Denver -- The Denver Broncos obtained running back Laurence Maroney and a draft pick from the New England Patriots Tuesday, giving up a higher draft pick.
The Broncos will surrender a fourth-round 2011 draft pick in exchange for Maroney, while the Pats also gave up a sixth-round draft choice next season, The Denver Post reported.
Maroney, a first-round New England draft pick out of Minnesota, gained 757 yards and scored nine touchdowns last season for the Patriots, but was inactive for Sunday's season-opening 38-24 win over Cincinnati.
Maroney has racked up 2,430 yards with 21 rushing TDs on 582 carries in his four-year career with New England, adding 40 receptions for 409 yards and one score in 45 career games.
Houston -- Delino DeShields Jr., the first-round choice of the Houston Astros in this year's draft, has agreed to terms, the team said Thursday.
DeShields, 17, is the son of 13-year major-league veteran Delino DeShields Sr. He is listed as both an infielder and outfielder. Financial aspects of the agreement weren't released.
"Delino fits perfectly into what we're trying to do at the development level," said Astros General Manager Ed Wade. "He is strong, athletic and dynamic. He's got great bloodlines and is focused on being a successful big leaguer."
Detroit -- The Detroit Lions have reached a contract deal with defensive tackle and second-overall draft pick Ndamukong Suh, the Detroit Free Press reported Tuesday.
Citing an unnamed sources, the newspaper said the agreement is for five years, while NFL.com reported it is worth $68 million, with $40 million in guaranteed money.
The Free Press said Suh was expected to end a four-day holdout and join the Lions' training camp Wednesday.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Suh racked up 85 tackles, 12 sacks and 24 tackles for loss last season in 14 games for Nebraska where he won the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Kurumba Maldives North Male Atoll
Absolutely perfect - and we are booked up again!
My fianc� and I visited Kurumba in October 2004 and I am delighted to say we are going back in 6 weeks for our honeymoon!
I have never once wanted to return to the same resort but we found the island to be majestic, welcoming and relaxing.
We stayed in a deluxe bungalow which was only 3 steps from the sea. The accommodation was brand new and certainly worthy of the hotel's rating. Room service was amazing - we called for a few extra pillows and within moments they were at the door! The bathroom was simply fantastic - open air and wonderfully spacious and tastefully decorated. I was delighted to be greeted with fresh flowers almost every day.
We were looking for a choice of restaurants and boy do they have them! But with the main restaurant running a separate theme each evening (direct from the other restaurants) it was difficult to choose. The quality and choice was perfect.
It goes without saying that the Maldives is simply beautiful - but what we were bowled over by were the people. There were more employees about than visitors when we last visited! The professionalism, friendliness and warmth was truly appreciated.
If you are looking for a beautiful location, with fine facilities, warm and welcoming people all wrapped up in sunshine - then Kurumba is for you. Looking forward to October '05 already!
Absolutley stunning. I would go back yearly if i didnt have millions of other places to visit! The staff were so well trained and attentive, as well as friendly. The resort is very well kept, the hotel is perfect.
A Disappointing Trip at Kurumba
My family and I stayed in Kurumba from 20th to 25th June 2005. It was our second trip to Maldives and previously stayed at Angsana Resort and Spa. The entire stay in Kurumba was extremely disappointing. Having stayed in Angsana just 2 months before, the overall impression of the hotel, its staff in general and rooms were below par.
The welcome at the airport was terrible. We were not met but had to search for the Universal Resorts booth for the representative. On arrival at the resort, the Guest Relation Officers and front office staff did not even offer a smile or greeting, and merely directed us to the lounge like a herd of cattle! This was the case throughout our stay. Some of the other hotel occupants also noted this of the front office staff. Our check in was done most unprofessionally and was neither sincere nor warm. It was a terrible first impression. Further, considering that the resort was running on half board, the service and attention from the guest relations officers and front office were appaling, considering that they were one of the most important people to promote the hotel.
The rooms were equally disappointing. While some may find the room acceptable, we did not, considering that we have been to other 5-star resorts and this was definitely, in our opinion, not on par. We booked 2 private villas and it did not even look similar to the pictures on the Internet! The sofa was old and had an awful smell, and the furniture was not tastefully decorated. We wondered what forms of 'renovations' the resort purportedly took. The bathroom, however, was the only consolation of the hotel and was wide and spacious (though the jacuzzi was initially not working!).
To be fair, the staff at the Vihamana main restaurant, the housekeeping staff, the boutique shop and sports centre were polite and extremely attentive. The food was generally good and always had a substantial spread. We went on half board and had our breakfasts and dinners at the restaurants.
Though not the fault of Kurumba at all, the house reef was not as good as that in Angsana. The waters were also not as clear as that in Angsana. Staff at Angsana were generally top notch, amiable and warm. The villas, though smaller, were more tastefully decorated, and your villa is guaranteed to be mere footsteps away from the waters. It even comes with a Maldivian swing! The staff at Angsana are generally more well informed about the house reef than at Kurumba, and provide more useful information about the house reef. You have to rent your snorkel set in Kurumba for US$7 a day (separate costs for life vest). You get that for free at Angsana.
All in all, we will not recommend this resort. It does not exhibit the 'real' Maldives. It is a fairly large resort with 180 rooms/villas, and if you really want more intimacy and privacy (even for families), we would recommend Angsana or even Banyan Tree, since they have about less than 50 villas on their islands.
Stayed at Kurumba in a deluxe Bungalow in Febuary 2005 and would definately go back. Lovely hotel, very friendly staff and a good choice of restaurants. The Pool is great as well, so much so we hardly ever used the beach. Would recommend this hotel to all as it is very good value.
Paradise discovered
My husband and I visted Kurumba Beach as part of our honeymoon in October 2004. It was one of the best parts of our trip and I can honestly say it was the closest to paradise we have ever been.
We chose an all inclusive option which was definately the best option as all water activities etc.. were included. Meals were taken in the main restaurant which had a different theme every night. The food was excellent every time we dined there. We enjoyed a honeymoon dinner on the beach which consisted of a seafood platter (more food than we could have ever eaten!) and a lovely bottle of wine. We were right on the waters edge surrounded by candles and it was truly perfect in every way.
We went on an island hopping excursion (also included) which took us to a traditional island where you can buy local crafts and then to a remote island where we had a barbeque and experienced fantastic snorkelling. The fish and sealife were just incredible and a memory that will stay with me for life is baby turtles swimming past us amongst the coral and the most brightly coloured fish you can ever imagine. On the way back we saw dolphins and their babies jumping alongside the boat almost playing with the waves - it brought a tear to even my husband's eye!
I know we were on our honeymoon and just incredibly happy but the little touches of fresh fruit every day, our open air bathroom and incredibly friendly and helpful staff made our holiday just perfect.
If you are just happy to be together and enjoy each other's company coupled with the most idyllic setting then Kurumba wil be perfect. Enjoy the sheer beauty of it all and we guarantee it will be the closest to perfection you could ever imagine.
Stay at the Kurumba in May 1996. Good accommodation, peaceful, good food, staff very friendly, shorter boat journey from airport island.
Go for the single chalets - it is worth it!
Not like Maldives
The Kurumba Resort is a Resort like every where not good but also not bad. But if youre going for a honeymoon or a really special occasion dont go there its too touristic and not like maldives. Go to Hilton or SonuVageli Banyan Trees or somewhere else .........
Fantastic Honeymoon
My husband and I stayed at Kurumba from the 6th - 21st December 2004 for our honeymoon.
We stayed in a 1st floor superior room and went for the half board option. When we arrived we were given a room with a view of the gardens (could see the sea behind the garden). We had asked for a view of the sea during booking but as it was a late deal we just went with it. Half way through our first week we asked if there was any chance we could change to a room with a view of the sea and they did it the following day for us (no trouble at all to them). The rooms were lovely and very spacious. The bathroom had a open air shower and indoor bath and separate shower and there were two basins. Nice bit of luxury!
Going half board was definetly worth it. The food in the buffet was very nice and plenty of choice with a different theme every night. I can imagine that it would have been very expensive to buy food for every evening. We ate in the Grill restaurant on two occasions and the food was outstanding. The first time we were given a free candlight dinner on the beach with a bottle of wine as we were honeymooners but we actually had the meal inside the restaurant as it was a bit too windy that evening (but the beach was only one step away). We had a choice of anything on the menu inc. lobster and we couldn't fault it. The second meal we had there was the seafood buffet that they have on a Sunday evening. This is well worth trying as you can eat all the lobster, crab, prawns, different fish etc that you can. We had it at a reduced rate as we were on half board and it only cost us 25 pounds ($50) for the two of us. We also had the chance to eat out on the verhanda that evening.
We spent our evenings in the beach bar which was set on stilts out over the sea. An average bottle of white or red wine cost us about 18 pounds ($36) and spirits were about 2 pounds ($4) each (unless you wanted the top stuff). Mixers were only 1 pounds ($2) and the bottles were large enough to cover three drinks. Wine expensive but the shorts and beer were relatively average price.
The whole of the island was unbeliveably tidy, clean and manicured. They brushed the lawns every day to get rid of any fallen leaves and raked the beach once the tide had gone down to get rid of any bits!!
There were plenty of watersports to keep you occupied if you wanted but we were pretty content with snorkelling. We bought our fins, mask and snorkel in this country before going and because we used them several times during the day, every day I think it worked out cheaper for us and we have them when we go next time. The snorkelling was quite good on the house reef and we did go on one snorkelling trip to a few other reefs. We didnt' bother with other trips as we just wanted to relax for the fortnight.
All in all this was one of the best holidays that we have been on. The people working on the island were some of the friendliest people that I have ever met and they couldn't do enough for you! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return tomorrow if we had the chance.
Fantastic Marine Life
I spent two weeks at the Kurumba Resort in December 2004. We stayed in a Deluxe Bungalow which was very luxurious and had everything we needed. The bathroom was amazing. The only suggestion I have is to take a plug-in mosquito repellent as we got bitten quite badly at night.
I'm a vegetarian and found the food offered at the main restaurant rather lacking in vegetarian choices. There were a few occasions when my evening meal consisted of lettuce and a bread roll! However the other restaurants were fine.
Unlike other resorts I've stayed at, you were charged for everything from canoe and wind surf hire, right through to aerobic classes and tennis court hire. I found this really mounted up.
Call charges both from the room and your mobile are extortionate and whilst you can receive text messages, you cannot send them.
The hotel put on a number of mini excursions daily. The Sunset cruise was fantastic and well worth the money, high recommended. However I found the shopping trip to Male a complete waste of time and money.
The island is beautiful and there are plenty of hidden areas to sunbathe or relax on your own, just take a walk around the island and they are surprisingly easy to find.
We had a number of days when it rained constantly and I found there wasn't much to do. I would suggest taking plenty of books etc. just in case.... There is a good range of TV channels in English, French and German.
We flew with Air Sri Lanken and it was the best airline I've flown with. The staff couldn't do enough for you, the flights were on time and food and drink were plentiful. The on board entertainment was superb.
Fantastic Holiday
Returned yesterday 22nd November, from the most fantastic Maldivian Island of Kurumba Village, accomodation was in a deluxe beachfront villa, with terrace that opened onto pure white sand, rooms were large with four poster bed, food was excellent, we used the buffet style restarant and we were never dissapointed.
Staff were polite and only too happy to help.
In all one of the most magical and perfect holidays I have been on.
Would return tomorrow, but will have to wait until next year.
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Life on an Atoll
... occupied by honeymooners, from Europe, Japan and China. There were a few families with small children (this is not an island to bring small kids to) but as predicted Karen and I were only non couple and nobody really talked (that's why we got to chat to the staff). The Japanese, for reasons that escape my logic have a tendency to wear matching outfits - it's one thing to have his and her in same print - another to be dressed the same! We tried to get a few sneaky shots ...
No, those AREN'T large black birds...
... or 3s, and immediately perching in the usual bat-like upside down pose. Yes, these are the "megabats" of the Maldives. Here's a little blurb: http://www.bluepeacemaldives.org/news20 08/bat.htm
4. So, we ran out of cash, and still needed to pay the boat driver. Nate needed to work on PocketMonkey things, so Bryn took off with the ATM card and a mission to find an ATM here on the island. There was a gentle drizzle, but still some good light, and ...
Komandoo, Maldives
... time we found food repetitive and the menu on second week was same as first week - So, overall I was a bit disappointed - the portions served were small as well - not great if you have a hungry bear that has been in the water all day !!
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If It Makes You Happy
... in Vietnam were over- harging for things but it was a small enough amount to be insignificant. As I said last time out in Sri Lanka, I've come to accept paying a little more for stuff and while it may bug me, it's just par for the course in developing countries.
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Property: Kingdom Gardens Guest HouseAddress: Muthaiga Road No. 1 | P.O. Box 64553, Nairobi 00620, Kenya
Location: Kenya > Nairobi
Business Center with Internet Access Free Breakfast Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi ) Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites
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- Set amidst flowering gardens, Kingdom Gardens Guest House is an oasis of serenity ideally situated in the exclusive but quietly vibrant Muthaiga suburb of Nairobi. We provide peaceful accommodation in an atmosphere free from alcohol and loud music.The generously sized rooms exude an exquisite African chic style and the meals are fresh and made to your unique individual taste.Our boardroom and conference centre provide the perfect environment to meet, strategize and develop great ideas. While the gardens offer wonderful venue for intimate weddings, dinners and events, complete with the entertainment of chirping birds. Kingdom Gardens is located near the United Nations in Nairobi,The US and Canadian Embassy, Other major ambassador's residences, Gertrude children hospital, Ridge ways and the main Thika super highway.Also, with prior arrangements our guests can go to the nearest golf clubs. ... more less