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The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were huge and very smart, the pool was gorgeous and refreshing. The restaurant was some of the best food we encountered in Italy!
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, our room was quite large and very clean with a beautiful view overlooking the river. It is the perfect base for a young couple to explore Florence. As long as you are prepared to walk 20-25 minutes into the city centre, there is nothing negative I can say about our stay at Ville Sull'Arno
Beautiful property with great rooms and views directly on the Arno. Quiet & peaceful. Excellent food and service. Fantastic breakfast offering. Spa was amazing and so much enjoyed with a grotto hot pool, steam and sauna. Staff very friendly with great concierge services available. Shuttle bus and bicycles. Could not reccomend this hotel any higher - was best hotel of our entire trip stay and well worth the price. Wife was over the moon happy with this choice...
Food at dinner good as was the choice of cold food at breakfast. Staff at reception and restaurant very helpful. Nice size bedroom with balcony. Hot food at breakfast not very good, they had scrambled eggs and bacon each morning but did not look very appetising. Room cleaning not vey good, crisps on floor on day we arrived were still there 3 days later when we left. Bathroom had a musty smell, could do with redecorating the bathroom. Swimming pool not open, would be helpful if they gave a date it closed.
Nice staff, good facility, moderate price. Long walk necessary from city centre.1
The location was perfect and the view of the river really added to the beauty of the room. We loved the balacony! The staff were all very helpful with advice, booking tickets for us, etc. The breakfast was excellent and we also enjoyed the pool. We would recommend this hotel to anyone!
Very close to centre of Florence - short bus trip to centre. Nice pool and friendly staff. Good breakfast and restaurant was good. Good base for touring Florence and for touring towns in the region - easy access to Auto Strada etc. A little haven in the city. Air Conditioning was a bit noisy and some traffic noise from early morning.
The staff were very courteous and helpful. Food was excellent and the hotel was very clean. A bit far from the centre of Florence with the result we spent a lot of money on taxis.
WIFI available
Old style Italian building and the overgrown gardens. Room had balcony overlooking River Arno. Pleasant and helpful staff. Shower enclosure very small.
Beautiful authentic Italian and very freindly helpful staff. Only downside was the room was boiling hot and there was no option to turn off the heating or turn it down, you could not have air conditioning in the winter even though the weather was really mild. When we opened the windows we got bitten by mosquitos.
Friendly staff, great room
The location is perfect. 10-15 minute walk to everything, but quiet location. Service like one does not find anymore. Worth the money.
I enjoyed the beautifully appointed room, the large bathroom and excellent shower. The staff was exceptionally helpful and went out of their way to recommend places to visit or for dinner reservations. Food at the hotel was also very good. I do not have one bad thing to say about this hotel. Would definitely go back and would recommend to a friend.
Cappuccino. Staff was understanding. The rooms next to the street are noisy because of the late night bars and at this time of year you can't have AC in the rooms because one system works the entire building. If you are hot or uncomfortable you have to open a window which just lets the noise in. Street cleaners, and trash service comes by at 5am which is nuts! Breakfast was blah...Single room was a closet and horrible shower. Im in shape and didn't fit in the shower.
Service impeccable; centrally located for everything including museums, shopping, restaurants, train station; cleanliness and decor wonderful; will stay there again
The staff at Helvetia Bristol could not have been warmer and more accommodating during my four night stay. Their warm welcomes and spot-on suggestions were greatly appreciated. I love this hotel and will definitely return. It is a historic boutique hotel (don't expect large rooms). The location cannot be beat in central Florence. The rooms are small and in need of a little love (new carpet).
Nice hotel, great staff AC not working - resulted in open window - resulted in about 15 mosquito bites!!!
Center of the beautiful city, nice small hotel, not very cheap, but wort to stay in it. If you come by car, ask taxi driver to go there and follow him, Almost imposible to find tha way on your own. Valet parking closed until 7 am. I had my flight earlier. Hotel helped me to deliver car to Avis and sent my belongings from car to me, but generally it is not acceptable.
Staff and location Breakfast buffet and some rooms noisy
Attractive and very central We thought the 50euros charge for parking was astronomical!!!!
excellent concierge and service
Location was excellent. walked everywhere & many great restaurants & wine bars nearby. Staff was very accomodating & friendly Price was high but quality matched the price
It was no rain, thanks.
They offer the best breakfast buffet in the morning, excellent selection of eggs, rolls, pastries, fruits, cheeses, cereal etc and hot american coffee. The breakfast room is nicely decorated and service prompt and friendly. A great way to start your day. The rooms are very clean, bar/lounge area looks newly decorated and a nice place to enjoy an evening cocktail. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
This is a beautiful hotel. What we liked most was it's location - very central - walk out the door and you are right where you want to be!! I can not think of anything that we didn't like about the hotel.
location bathroom of the room was old and cold, not at the level of a 4 star
Hotel's position in the historical centre of Florence
Staff were accommodating. They initially offered us a room with a view of the inside of the building (I would not call it a courtyard) and down many halls away from everything. When we requested another they gave us one on the 5th floor, street side with a bath tub. I did request these amenities beforehand, however, they tried to give us a substandard room. Is this because we booked through Booking.com?Need to be persistent. Location can't be beat. Hotel is beautiful.
The bubble bath was a welcome delight. The room decor was awesome! The basket of fruit was delicious. We just loved every mininute! The stay helped make our 25th wedding anniversary wonderful. Had difficulty illiminating the light fixtures in the sitting room. The light switch did not function properly. Had to ask the front desk for assistance.
The location is ideal The beds were very uncomfortable.
Great Location near the Duamo accompanied by good rooms and helpful staff
kind staff, cleanness,well internet service,nice hotel nothing
very friendly service
Expolring Florence
Absolutely beautiful hotel in a great location. Service was exceptional. The pool was great after a long day walking around in Florence. Breakfast was very good. Upgraded room was a nice touch. Parking was a little expensive and not run by the hotel itself.
Hotel is conveniently located, stylish (Florentine style) and quiet. Room was spacious with lots of space for clothing, etc. Moldy fabric on walls; didn't know about comlimentary breakfast.
All staff that we met were were extremely friendly and courteous. Our Room was fantastic-spacious, comfortable with a wonderful view over the convent towards the hills.The outdoor pool was a joy and situated in delightful surroundings that was perfect for chilling during the day before heading into town-only 15 mins walk to Ponte Vecchio. I would gladly recommend. Disappointed that for the price we paid that it didn't include breakfast!!prices were very expensive-eg 18 euros for a ham/cheese toastie/12 euros for a btl of beer/glass wine/7.5 euros for a coke/water etc and that was just the snack menu!!However,the food bought at the hotel was very nice we would have eaten more at the hotel if prices had been more reasonable.Although we did find a lovely pattiserie where we were able to get breakfast with great coffee and only 2mins walk from hotel. Also the 'fitness centre' was disappointing-the gym was tiny, a mirrored room with odds and ends-equipment that was present was very dated.
Staff very helpfull - Concierge booked all dinner reservations for us which made life easier
All in all a good experience. Even our group ordered two bottles of Don Perignon during every dinner it was a surprise to be told in the third night that it is no more. Even the personnel had a bad feeling about the situation.
Liked nearly everything The service around the pool area was a bit slow some days
space of the rooms sheet of the beds is not soft
clean rooms and very nice staff I had a room that was joined to another one...the people beside me were very loud, got changed to another room and then someone was moving the furniture in the suite above me. since it's an old house I am not sure it's got the proper sound proofing.
I felt at home. Your system with the lights.I guess if I had more time I could had trained myself to work them better.I think now that I am back home ,I have it figured out but too late.
comfort I would like the restaurant to have more choices on the menu Food could be a little better
The fresh squeezed orange juice at breakfast. The staff really helped when they changed our room. The first junior suite was a loft bedroom, hot and viewless. The second one was lovely It was a little too far from the center. You have to like to walk a lot. It was the most expensive one on our trip and we thought it was overpriced.
Beautiful room, luxurious bathroom, very comfortable bed, very nice and helpful staff. Very quiet environment and therefore relaxing. The best hotel I have ever stayed at in 30 years of travel. There was nothing I did not like.
The room and the hotel interieur it was a little bit too outside
Quiet location, Senior bar, restaurant and porterage staff were excellent Management were not on the ball. Twice we complained about the smell coming from the waste pipe of the bath and nothing was done. Twice we returned to our room in the late afternoon and it had not been serviced. On the one evening we had dinner in the hotel there was a staffing problem and we (along with other guests) had to wait for ever for our food.
Outside looking of the building was nice, the fee was cheap as a 5 star.
We arrived to a rude and dismissive front desk. They proceeded to tell us we couldn't stay in our room unless we paid 50 dollars more than what we paid with kayak. I said absolutely not. they said then we couldn't stay and they would still be charging us the full amount of the room. We left and did not stay there and now have to dispute these fraudulent charges with my credit card. Never stay here!!! Worst service ever!!!!
The hotel was clean and elegant. Rooms and facilities were spacious and the service was excellent. The breakfast and gym were top-notch. The dinner, although good, was not as good value for money as I would have liked. Additional recreational facilities (spa, pool, biliard table, other) would have been a bonus.
Hotel was clean, staff were helpful & friendly. 30 min free wireless a day was useful. Close to train station and I liked the walk to the city centre (either along the river or the back streets which had quirky shops). Hmm the aircon was quite noisy (sounded like it was continuously raining) but it didn't worry me too much.
Excellent location. Walking distance to all the main attractions of Florence. Quiet neighborhood inside the busy town center. Room service expensive for what it was.
Very elegant, located in a perfect spot in Florence's luxury shopping area and also very close to city's center and monuments, clean rooms and good service by staff.
wonderful breakfast with fresh juice, home-made bread and delicious fruit very central to the city nice staff nice room no
SPA (small but nice) and massages. I am Italian and found breakfast delicious (cappuccino) Room's temperature was too low when we first entered (18°)
Nice location, nice property Be sure not to stay in a standard room, when you pay for a deluxe room. Booking.com classifies the rooms by size, but the hotel receptionist said, size does not matter, it is the services included (spa, mini bar). The receptionist also refused to change the reservation to standard room, as it was made trough booking.com. I took us 15 minutes and some nerves to get the room we paid for as advertised on booking.com.
It was a very beautiful hotel with an excellent staff and it was in an excellent location. We liked everything about the hotel.
the hotel is absolutly great specially its near by the river & the shopping area..the staff were amazingly adorable and helpful ...i remeber "marco" he was great and all the other but i cant recall there names now..last day i needed a late check out ..they provide it free freee freee with a wide smile...u must see this amazing beutiful castle i wished i could stayed more
this one is a brand new one only opened in May 2009. The room is spacious and is very clean, with a spacious marble bathroom. It is small and cozy. I will go back if I visit Florence again.
the welcome and efficiency of the staff and also the quality of the breakfast. a special mention for the sophisticated spa and treatments. The room was very comfortable and wel equipted. the lounge is welcoming. the lighting in the beautiful bathroom was deficient but I understand this will change soon.
The hotel is very well located within few blocks to major attractions and "centro storico". Be careful with the shower in the restroom because it is a step down from the floor and you can easily fell down.
Exceptional rooms with very helpful staff Not able to use an american hair dryer in the room due to power surge that occured when using. I used the same hairdryer in Rome and Tuscany without any issues.
The hotel is beautiful and the staff is nice. I found the price to be excessive as compared to the hotel facilities and service--it is definitely a nice hotel but the price is overvalued. One issue that is very bothersome is the air conditioner turns off after a certain time during "winter" but it was very hot during our stay and they still had it turned off. They finally did turn it back on for a longer period of time, after we complained.
The rooms need more ligth
Perfect hotel, only best feelings about personal and the hotel itself! Great experience!
the overall high level of service and luxury appointments
great service. Beautiful hotel
We got upgraded to a beautiful room. Hotel was reallllllly nice! Will come again :)
I have experience a lot of luxury hotel , but in this hotel I found them very helpful .The second night for me in the hotel I had an emergency case where my son chocked with food I called the reception and they were there at my door step helping me out like one of their family member I appreciate that . And recommend it to all my friends.
The staff was excellent, and the restaurant also I was missing a swimmingpool
Very attentive staff at all stages of our stay. Upgraded to include breakfast - a sinificant cost saving. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable concierge. Very friendly restaurant and bar staff
The location was excellent the service was good and the rooms were small but high tec
location was amazing. it is on piazza del republica, walking distance to almost everywhere. that the internet connection and breakfast were not free. i understand that hotels charge for breakfast but seriously which hotel in the world today still charges 20 euro per day for internet. internet is everywhere and it should be given to clients free.
Best location Location and the room
Professional service, exceptionally resourceful/helpful Concierge Internet service very slow, no wireless
excellent friendly staff provided great service
hotel's placement is perfect. hotel was good .
I liked every thing in the hotel. Some of the staff at the frontdesk are not friendly. Don't take the breakfast it cost around €30, eat out there are lot's of places to eat in around you.
Beautiful modern rooms. We got two interconnecting rooms and they were very spacious. Hotel within walking distance to all the shops..
The views were stunning and superb facilities. Gourmet dining with elegant surroundings. nothing to complain about
I love that hotel, everything was perfect!
The whole stay was excellent. Service top class, views amazing, room outstanding, roof terrace unbeatable in Florence. I will go back and recommend others to stay whenever in Florence.
Nothing specific stood out The service is erratic and at times poor The cleanliness of the crockery (dried sugar on a coffee spoon) and the level of crockery (cracked cup) is not on par with its star rating The rooms already look like they need redecorating and 'romantic room' is in fact a very small room with a limited view of the grounds and Florence. Drinks and meals were prohibitively costly in the hotel We were woken at night by inconsiderate guests arriving late and by the sound of the luggage trollies. The noise was dealt with quickly by the concierge, but you also get noise from a neighbouring campsite (tannoy announcements) which can be quite disconcerting!
the feeling of luxury, calm, and amazing view over the whold of Florence. The staff were considerate, very helpful , quite perfect.
I cannot accept that the overnight price of euros299.00does not include breakast! A fabulous location but I have stayed in better hotels before for a lot less! The air conditioning in the annexe was locked on 25.5c and could not be reduced.the room was like a sauna.we stayed at the hotel to attend a wedding on site.the dinner service was poor-at one stage the cutlery ran out.they should be used to mass catering!take care concerning mosquitoes.these seem to be endemic in florence and 5 stars do not stop you from getting bitten.we have come home with numerous bites!
Spent two nights there in November 2014. Excellent service, room, and amenities. Would definitely return. I can say without equivocation that I would return. Fabulous views of Florence! Tea served in the salon each afternoon. Gorgeous linens. Attentive service. This is a my hotel when I return to Florence!!
the 25 euros per breakfast for one person is too expensive I think.
the old world feel in the rooms. The interior in the public spaces could use some serious attention! It feels cheap and not on the level of a genuine 5 star hotel. Overall needs tasteful direction and overhaul. Restaurant bill for 2 was almost 90 euros for 2 glasses of wine, 2 pastas, and 1 dessert. Each glass of house wine they offered me was 16 euros each. I have dined at many restaurants in Italy ranging from michelin star to amazing local family restaurants therefore I am quite confident to say this was expensive for what is was. The food was standard for what you can expect in any decent Italian kitchen however you can head down the road to find many nicer restaurants that will be over half the price for the same thing. Moreover the interior of the restaurant feels like a cheap Chinese restaurant with an interior inspired by Versace in the 90's.
The location is surely impressive and the staff extremely super nice and helpfull. the free shuttle service is absolutely fantastic! There are a few things that I was not happy about: the bed mattress was old and had a big hole in the middle that made our sleep extremely uncomfortable. they didn't even have a selection of pillows, but only one standard, that , in a hotel room that costs 299 euros per night is not acceptable. the breakfast was totally not worthed 25 euros per person ( they should really have it included in the price). For how perfect is a view , and we all know how important is a room with a view in Florence, they are located next to a camping ground, and in the middle of the night and early in the morning, the camping ground management was calling people with megaphones to move their cars.... ad was utterly annoying and loud!
The building looked beautiful, and it was close to the Tuscan country side. Staff was very helpful and the food was really good. There isn't really much negative things to say here, however I would improve the shuttle service to different locations, ex the Terminal. Also, TV has to have more English channels , that helps relax after a long day of walking.
very friendly staff and very nice restaurant. One of our best meals in Florence. Thanks for the wonderfully chilled bottle of Champagne in our room, on arrival, was a wonderful touch! We will stay there again. Shuttle services needs to be extended in hours and also drop folks in the middle of the town as opposed to the bridge.
Being upgraded to a small suite overlooking the river. Nothing
This was the nicest hotel and staff we stayed at in Italy. The rooms were large, comfortable beds. Bathrooms were good size. Beautifully decorated. Staff was exceptional! Conveniently located, great views.
The A/C was off and the room was too warmWhen openning the windows a lot of mosquitos came in. It was a very bad experience with so many mosquito bites.
Service - reception and restaurants It's pricy
It is right on the one of side Arno( river) Hard to breath in a room because a lot of things. Not enough space for life.
Surely one of the best hotels in Florenece. The stuff was very helpful and spoke fluent English. In addition they proposed an alternative parking (20 euros/night) instead of the expensive hotel garage. Moreover they were more than happy to upgrade our rooms to river view ones (with no additional charges) for the second and third night due to faulty aircondinioning system.
The service
Its quiet and clean for such a big hotel. The breakfast was very expensive. When you only want some fruit salad, yoghurt, orange juice and coffee then forty euros is a waste of money.
An ok hotel, not what you are expecting from a Westin hotel... the only thing that really mentions a Westin is the price ... Even that you are paying a nice amount of $$, anything you are asking for beside of your bad will be an extra, with an outrages price... parking is 40 Euro per night, a double espresso 10...
position,size of room,friendly staff,good breakfast ,parkinng
Location, appearance, food, gym equipment. You have to pay for the internet service. For such an elegant hotel, it's really tacky to charge to use the internet.
Location is very good (center of Florence's historic district, next to Santa Croce). Nice views from our room of Santa Croce. Historic building. Room was quite spacious for Italian standards. Free internet. Price was a little high. Cost of breakfast (not included) is 25 Euros. You need to walk some dark corridors and go up an elevator to walk from the lobby of the hotel to reception.
The best hotel in the world! No
Excellent service from an outstanding staff. We were completely satisfied !
The staff were friendly. A beautiful building in a good location. The breakfast at 25 euros is a rip-off!!!! - go somewhere else.
Excellent staff, lovely clean rooms, very good bed, nice shower too
Location, the palace is really nice, fresh nice rooms, nice views on the city and surroundings. Corridor is noisy ( no carpets in the corridor ).Contemporary furniture in the common rooms is a bit cheap, one would expect a more opulent interior.
The porters were extremely helpful and the decor beautiful. I paid top dollar for a suite at Relais Santa Croce to make our stay in Florence special for our honeymoon. Although they were made aware it was our honeymoon prior to and upon arrival no effort was made by any of the staff to acknowledge this fact. From a five star hotel I expected at least a congratulations or welcome but felt we were just another guest to make money from.
Staff is not as competent as expected. We asked for several recommendations and weren't directed to good places. We spent 4 nights there; on the last day I asked for a late checkout at 2 pm and was met with resistance. Meanwhile the hotel was relatively empty! For such a reputed establishment, extending the checkout shouldn't be such a big deal. Staff was rather disappointing.
It is an elegant hotel, and nicely located.
Very poor conditions in the rooms. Poor bedding and pillows are very hard. The windows overlook the bustling street, so it is impossible to sleep at night. In the shower is growing mold.
excellent position to centrum and very good parking very complicated and expensivve internet service
I enjoyed the convinience of the hotels location and the easily accesible parking area. During our visit the air conditioning was not turned on and the rooms were very hot, and when we inquired about it, the staff told us to open the windows.
The rooms and the hotel staff are very friendly, and its close to the center of Florence.
the parking
Excellent room, reliable air conditioning, all facilities new and fresh. Checking in easy, lots of dining choices in neighborhood--and easy access to key Florence sites.
hotel was very clean and staff friendly and helpful. It states they serve American breakfast, unfortunately this is not what I would describe as American breakfast having travelled many times to the USA. I asked for fried eggs, sunny side up as served in USA to be told that would be an extra charge. No choice of eggs only scrambled supplied.No mushrooms or hash browns etc.Dissappointed as this was not what you would expect. The continental breakfast was good.
Not bad. While it is not a designer hotel, it is still good value for a hotel close to train station and major tourist site. We had a triple room which was spacious enough for three adults. Room clean, breakfast average. Shower is a bit small.
Good position, good rooms and a nice breakfast. I would expect to have the free wifi/cable internet access in the room package
Very nice rooms, good breakfast, central location (by foot less than 15 minutes to the dome), private parking,... There is no guarantee for the parking, so it might be that it is full and the private garages are very expensive…
Easy to get to many things tourist of city, friendly staff that helped change rooms, breakfast was convenient. This isn't by any means a four star , but what you get for price is good. This is Italy so be prepared for a room to smell of smoke. The pillows were incredibly hard and compact.
It's cenral location and upmarket clientele Rooms too small and the complementary coffee making facilities need to be asked for. Breakfast too basic.
It was one of the places I have ever been ther eis nothing to complain
Loved the views ocer Florence, the tranquility, the lush greens and "nothing-is-a-bother" attitude of all of the staff
very good hotel very helpful staff!everything was perfect no
Lovely old Palazzo with great view over Florence, beautifull interior, beautifull rooms, great food. Attentive staff. Shuttle service to the city. Maybe a bit overstaffed. Dinner at restaurant very pricy. Restaurant is in a separate sort of modern conservatory, attached to the building, which is ok, but not as pretty as the palazzo, and cold (november), nevertheless the pretty heaters. We were wondering why the restaurant is not in the palazzo, would have been so much more lovely
Very good hotel with very good view and interior design. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent.
Service No
Wow, a beautiful hotel. Fantastic location, wonderful staff and the most comfortable beds. We were given excellent restaurant recommendations. lovely breakfast included.
Quite simply the best boutique hotel I have ever stayed in. Since it was our honeymoon, they kindly upgraded us from their 2nd best room, to their best room. It was a beautiful room, and a wonderful 3 night stay. The hotel is excellently designed and appointed. The staff are gracious and helpful with everything.
Above all the attitude of the staff - professional, courteous, helpful andwarm. No
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was very calming and luxurious. Not really, except the room was quite small, but very comfortable
Excellent location - short walking distance from the train station, beautifully decorated, staff providing an excellent customer service, the best hotel - MUST - when you stay in Florence! N/A
good service small room, no window view
After enjoying the countryside for almost a week, we loved the extremely comfortable bed and lovely bathroom. Perfect! It was a bit off putting not to be told about the noise from the street which could have been far worse if the construction crews had been working when we were there. Also, we had to wind through the lobby to find staff...
Great place and a great location Very Homey
I have stayed at the hotel many times with my husband and it felt like returning to a well loved home - the staff and attention to detail is super and jk PLace has cornered the market on "boutique" Nothing - it was all super
The bathroom tub was quite dirty, the lights had a constant problem, the staff was not very friendly.
the hotel is old one, and it miss a lot of facility that we usually find in 5 star hotel... Sona...etc. the room is not comfort enough compare to value.
Location near the city center, some rooms have nice view Poor breakfast, very expensive parking (taking into account the expensive room rate), overall very expensive for services provided
their satff and cooperation if we ask about material that we need during pour stay. I would rated this hotel as two or three stars hotel maximum. I was decieved and shocked as it is rated as five stars hotel in internet web page. Room are stated for three occumpants in one bed room and beds just facing each others no roomto walk in between, bath room door with no lock?, small TV screen? It is absolulety does not worth the money we paid for the stay.
good location as easy to walk to city centre, lovely surroundings. rooms large and airy, nice orginality to them .resturant is also good and breakfast lovely. no
Very pleasant hotel in a good location. Concierge very helpful when we tried to find out whether the airport was closed or not due to the volcanic cloud. Nice garden area but were unable to use this as it rained throughout our stay. Bathroom cramped and could be updated. Our room was next to the lift, which made a peculiar creaking noise throughout the night.
A small,quiet, luxury hotel near to the Swiss/British cemetry and bordering onto a public park (too often used by dog owners). Nice bar and public rooms and a small dining room - the garden restaurant was closed during our winter stay. The staff were extremely helpful. Although the hotel is located in a good quiet position - only 12 minutes walk from the cathedral, the walk into town passing grimy buildings covered in graffity was depressing. The best route is down the SW side of the park and then in along Via Pietrapiana that leads to Via del Corso.
Room, Location, Surroundings, Staff
Excellent location close to all attractions. Very spacious. Well designed luxury rooms with attentive staff. Breafast could be slightly better quality given price. Internet wi-fi was spotty.
The room was spacious, very well presented and comfortable. As the hotel has been open only since January 2009 everything is virtually brand new! The staff were all extremely helpful. The location of the hotel close to the Piazza della Repubblica couldn't be more convenient for exploring the city. My only caveat is that the breakfast menu could have been a little more extensive, but the quality was good. I would certainly recommend this hotel, which is good value for the price.
Luxury and elegant comfort in a sophisticated setting. Perfect location for seeing all the sights. Knowledgeable and helpful with all requests. Hotel combines the modern and ancient with great respect and charm. Looking forward to staying there again and again. It was perfect, no issues.
The staff is amazing and very caring. From Leonardo who created us as we walked into this charming 12 room hotel to Thomas who took care of us during breakfast, to the concierge who took care of our travel needs. The hotel rooms are charming, spacious, and have good sized bathroom and kitchenette which was great. Only two things stopped me from giving this place a 5 star rating: 1. The hotel at night has a oder in the rooms. They try to mask it with the glade / vapor sprays on the floor but it does not do the trick and can smell like a wet clothes. 2. My pet pieve, no iron and on the weekends no other option to iron. It is an Italian law supposedly but I stay at a Westin and Hilton in Italy which both provided me with an iron and ironing board
The rooms were super nice, spacious and elegant. The staff was extremely nice, accomodating and personal. N/A
nice to see so many nice drawings on the wall, lots of books provided, plenty spacing, the design of whole room & all the details of the room are very nice & luxury e.g. cashmere blanket, staffs are helpful the wifi internet is super slow, there're no body lotion provided, the shampoo & bath form are not gd quality,
The location was ideal, The staff was warm and welcoming. They were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and available at all times. The decor was fantastic, contemporary yet cozy. The breakfast was fantastic. There were quite a few tiny bugs in the room and common areas.
Beautiful room and excellent staff. Wonderful roof terrace.


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Quote from: Cyrillic on February 28, 2013, 12:23:51 PMI don't even have a mobile phone.i can't believe you live on this planet.
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As soon as someone who has the expertise would be willing to donate their time. Unfortunately we all have other jobs, families, & responsibilities & are usually spread really thin to do a comprehensive & well thought out job on a project such as this. Plus, not a ton of people have real knowledge of how to do these things. So....are you offering?
It had to be an Episcopalian suggesting we innovate.First step, mobile friendly website. Next step, female priests.
It seems to me "OC.net" isn't overwhelmed with financial support of the existing set up; perhaps a substantial donation would be needed to go mobile, not that it would make any difference to me.
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Looking for feedback on JB+ or JB4 on 335i with other MODs
(Hah! Joined in 2005 and this is my first post. How's that for lurking?)
My E46 330i was totaled a couple of weeks ago and I picked up a 2008 E90 335i with 55k miles. It has sport/premium and Nav, with Steptronic+ paddle shifters and is otherwise in stock condition. I love the car and was looking for a modest improvement in hp/acceleration. This is my DD/kid hauler and not a track/strip car... I just like it to go like a bat out of hell when I punch it...
So I have been reading posts on different websites and it seems the best bang for the buck is the Berger tuning JB+ or possibly the JB4. I live in San Diego and we have crappy 91octane gas/10%ethanol here so I don't know that I want to go all out with a JB4.
As for other mods I was considering the drop in airfilter for the stock airbox or the dual cone intake and a FMIC upgrade.
What would be a good FMIC upgrade? I was looking at the AA ($1095) or the Stett FMIC ($1021) as they are quite a lot bigger, but I don't know if I need all that for the modest improvements I am looking for. Then there is the AMS for $900, or the CP-e for $839, the HPF for $995 and the Helix for $969... I would be looking for something that is a bolt on without any cutting so it seems the Helix and HPF would be good choices, but worth $100+ over the CP-e that Berger tuning sells (for the amount of improvement I am looking at)?
Option 1: JB+ with drop in air filter
option 2: JB+ with Burger DCI
option 3: JB+ with Burger DCI+ FMIC (which one???)
option 4: JB4 with Burger DCI+ FMIC (which one???)
I am not looking to change the exhaust, down pipes, etc at this point... I still have two years of CPO warranty and BMW full maintenance plan..
So let me know what works or point me in a different direction for me to research... Any issues with the AT transmissions handling the increased horsepower that comes from a tune?
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2008 335I with JP+ - All I can say is WOW!
First, let me say this - Terry at Burgertuning.com, outstanding job on the JB+.
I purchased my 2008 335i sedan used with 59k miles on it in Feb 2011. So far, so good. Other than a failed Oil Filter Housing Gasket that cost $750 in labor for a $13 gasket, no major issues.
I, as you, wanted just a little more kick. After a year of reading and researching, I chose the JB+ from Burgertuning.com. Installation took all of about 15 minutes. I drove the car for two days with "kid gloves". I wanted the computer in the car to have time to adapt to the new tune. Let me tell you - the patience paid off. By the 3rd day this car was a different animal. I usually drive my car in the sports mode (I have the auto with the paddle shifters) because the responsiveness is so much better then when in standard drive mode. Of course you sacrifice some fuel economy. Who said fun was cheap? Anyway, with the JB+ (oh, and a K&N drop in filter), the car now drives in standard auto drive mode, the way it drove prior in sport mode. The car is so much fun to drive that I forget I am in a sedan. Really! The best part, is when I switch the shifter to the left into the auto sports mode. Just today, I was sitting at a red light next to some punk kid in his 10 year old Honda Civic in bondo gray, huge ass muffler hanging out the back, chassis two inches off the ground and he gives me this nod with his head like, "Yo, you wanna go?" Before I had time to nod back, the light turned green and I pushed the gas pedal about 1/2 way down. Before the kid even had a chance to get off the line, I was at 60 in 2nd gear and passing thru the next light about 2 blocks away. I was tickled pink! I was giggling like a little school girl. OH MY GOD - what a rush! The power came on fluid and strong, the torque pushed me back into the seat like a rocket ship. ... and all of this with the JB+ set to the midway 50% mode as it came shipped. With the K&N filter and Shell 93 octane gas, this car is once again fun as hell.
So, to answer your question - for a daily driver, kid hauler, the JB+ won't disappoint based on my experience. Follow the instructions, let the car adapt to the add on tune for two or three days, put decent grade gas in your car, drop in a K&N filter and let the fun begin.
Got a JB4 with DCI. Runs great on 91 octane and map 1. Runs even better when I mix in half a tank of 100 octane (~95.5 octane mix) and run map 5.
I have been pretty satisfied with it but I keep throwing misfire codes. Pulled the JB4 and took it to the dealer. Spent the $50 deductible for them to tell me nothing was wrong and not really do anything. Drove it for three days without the JB4 and had no problems. Put the JB4 back and started throwing the same misfire Cyl1/Cyl4 codes again... Really annoying as once it misfires, it keep misfiring and you either have to clear the code (which means I can't save it to show the dealer) or stop the car and shut off the engine to get it to stop (hard to do on the freeway @ 80mph).
I decided to change the plugs myself yesterday since the dealer refused to do it (lucked out and got 5 new plugs from an ebay auction for $10 + #6 for $12.60). Don't think the dealer even pulled them. They are visibly worn with a larger gap (apparently CPO warranty and BMW Maintenance plan are about worthless if they won't even change plugs that show excessive wear after 15k miles). Will have drive it a few days to see if that fixes it.
I would look into the Cobb Tune as well, my son-in-law has one and he swears by it. Its very easy to install and changing maps is a breeze he highly recommends it.
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I have the Cobb tuning on my 535i and even without going aggressive/93 Octane its AMAZING! It is incredibly easy to install and uninstall so even if your warrantied (like me) taking it off to not void is simple and takes about 5min. Cobb has set up different maps for mods and what tune you want and you can download or create your own (with the pro setup) overall i love everything about what they have done and Cobb SoCal has been nothing but helpful with any questions! oh and add a FMIC for stage 2+ (with FMIC) 51% HP and 55%TQ increase...overall 0 complaints and only BIG smiles
Jb4 + Usb + Dci + Meth kit thats a 400whp combo
Jb4 + Usb + Dci + Intercooler thats a 380whp combo and more expensive...
I used to have a E92 335i and I am the local dealer for Burger Tuning in Puerto Rico
I went in for the JB4 PnP and I'm VERY happy with it.
I have an '08 E92 with no other mods. It's my daily driver (150 miles a day) with combined highway/back roads and with the recent drop in gas prices, have been using Sunoco Ultra (93 octane) and I've just passed 50K on the clock.
I must say, Map 5 is the most fun. I have the exhaust flap option enabled and and love to watch the sidewalk dwellers look for the car making that sweet sound. But the most fun comes when, at 50 mph, you stomp on the go pedal, the trans downshifts and the car hops sideways and the DTC light starts flashing quicker then my turnsignal .... and the car doesn't fall flat on it's face but keeps pulling! Before it gets much colder and the snow flies, I gotta turn off the traction control and 'shift' into DS mode. I'm sure it's going to be fun.
Go with the JB4 PnP. The change from stock to fun is a couple pushes of the steering wheel controls and the change is awsome.
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Kids at this writer's synagogue not only take food from the kiddush table during services, but also stick their hands in everything so that no one else wants to eat the food later. Can members do or say anything to their parents to stop this?
Dear Miriam,
At my synagogue, kiddush is set up in the back of the room while Shabbat morning services are still going on. Most of the members are middle-aged or older, though there are a few families with young kids, and in general everyone gets along. However, there are a few kids (who are old enough to know better!) who always take food from the kiddush table during services. Not only that, but they stick their hands in everything so that by the time services are over, no one really wants to eat the food anyway. Is there anything to say to their parents to help the situation, or anything else we can do?
Taking the "Kid" out of "Kiddush"
Dear Kiddush,
When I was a kid, part of my "job" at services was to help set up kiddush. I poured all the little cups of grape juice, and even a couple of shots of Scotch for some of the old men. Along the way, if I happened to sneak a cookie or two, no one minded at all. The whole process kept me occupied when I otherwise would have been antsy in services, and it actually got a necessary task done. Even in my current community at Minyan Tikvah, I think it's well-known that a benefit of helping to set up kiddush is getting a sample.
I wonder if you or someone else could engage these kids in helping. By the end of services, they're probably hungry and a little bored. It seems totally natural to me that a big table full of food would be impossible to resist. Whoever currently sets up kiddush could invite them to have a particular job, say, putting chips in a bowl or washing fruit or something else developmentally appropriate (i.e. not pouring Scotch). The kiddush coordinator could establish that one of the requirements of helping is washing hands first. That way, the ick factor for the whole congregation could be drastically reduced, too. The kids would be occupied, their hands would be clean and they'd be able to snack in a way that fit into the overall structure.
Since you ask about involving the parents, it may be worth having the adult in charge of kiddush approach the parents to say, "We'd really like to give your kids a task. Do you think they'd like that?" Hopefully the parents will go along, and you'll be all set for neatly arranged, germ-free cookies.
If, for some reason, you don't want the kids to help, consider putting aside pre-kiddush snacks for them so that they're not contaminating everyone else's food. Truthfully, the idea of parents taking kids to Shabbat services without a cart-load of snacks is kind of hard for me to believe. Maybe there's a polite way to tell them, "Your kids seem like they're hungry. Would it be all right if I brought pretzels for them next Shabbat?" You're offering to help, which is nice, and unless these parents are really clueless, hopefully they'll see that they ought to be feeding their kids.
With my 2-year-old, we've found that lollypops really work wonders at services. One lollypop will typically last her for two hours and occupy her hands, her mouth and her attention. Yes, it's sticky and perhaps not the most sanitary experience, but I do think it's preferable to toddler hands in a bowl of kiddush goodies. Plus, it's something that makes Shabbat special for her.
A bag of Dum Dums will cost you pennies compared to the aggravation it sounds like this situation is causing you and other congregants. Again, it's a good idea to ask the parents first, but hopefully they'll either be open to the idea or find ways to keep their kids occupied themselves.
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teaching my son responsibilty
My son is 8 years old and I believe that it's time that I teach him how to be responsible. Every night, he is assigned in putting the trash outside. Every night, he complains that I'm always making him do it and why not his younger sister who is only 4 years old. I've explained to him that he's older and that I believe that he's ready to become an adult. How can I make him do chores without complaining all the time?
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Hi Patty,
Asking your 8 year old son to take the trash out is a very reasonable request and should be greeted with an attitude of helpfulness. "Sure mum, I'd be happy to take the garbage out for you."
You may need to teach your son the proper response and when he fails to have this response, you can give him an added incentive to have a helpful attitude by removing his "fun things" like computer time, TV time, playing with friends, etc.
There are times when you may need to remove all fun things until he realizes that those things are rewards rather than entitlements. If he feels that he is entitled to just the fun stuff, and you are there to make his life fun, then he will resist your requests for him to help out around the house.
I would start with making a chore chart for him. It can be anything from this simple printable chore chart to the more elaborate.
You can make the chores rewardable. Something like, "If you do all your chores without being reminded and with a helpful attitude, you'll get an hour of computer time after dinner."
Or you can give candy as rewards or take him to the park as a reward.
Your 4 year old is not too young to start this with. In fact, if you start this with her now, when she is 8, she will know what is expected and you will have a happy helper in your home.
Training children to take responsibility is not only really good for them, but you will find it very helpful and stress reducing for you. Your 4 year old can help make peanut butter sandwiches at lunch time. Your 8 year old can set the table and dry and put away dishes.
There are many things your children can do and it's never too late to start teaching them how to be helpful. Here's a great page with 20 chore ideas for a 7 year old (and anything a 7 year old can do, your son can do, plus even more), and here's a page with chores that a 4 year old can do.
Three important things to keep in mind. Let the children know exactly what you expect of them, don't expect them to do it perfect the first time (we're looking for a helpful attitude more than a perfect job), and praise them a lot! Praise, praise praise... you can correct, but be sure you are showering them with praise. Children love to please their parents, and when they feel like you're happy with the work they're doing (and with their good attitude) they'll be eager to do more.
Please post back with your thoughts. Would love to hear how it goes.
Warm Regards,
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thanks so much Kate. Very helpful tips.
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Wow Kate, those are some great ideas! I have recently been pushing my children to do a bit more around the house. With four children I could definitely use the help! As a result I am already feeling my stress level dropping a bit and they seem to be getting into a bit less mischief now that they have something to do. I love the ideas you have provided for Patty and definitely plan on using some of them in my own home!
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Patty and Mom2Many,
Glad you found these tips helpful
Please post back with what you've tried and if you've had any measure of success or not. We want you to have lots of success in training your children to help with a good attitude.
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I don't know if headaches are normal, but in the last few weeks I have been getting them more and more. Mostly at night, but right now I have a doozy.
Any idea if this is a sign of anything, or perhaps just fatigue?
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I don't know if headaches are normal, but in the last few weeks I have been getting them more and more. Mostly at night, but right now I have a doozy.
Any idea if this is a sign of anything, or perhaps just fatigue?
Not sure,Lisa. We have been having a lot of wind storms like the Monsoon weather we get in the summer. I chalk mine up to the change in pressure out side or sinus. Any excuse , right? It could be so many minor things like sinus or allergy. If they persist I would call the doc though. Good to see your smiling face!
Hi Lisa, I agree with Lainy, could be just about anything. I personally over 2 years ago had a MRI done do to headaches and it turned out to be nothing cancer related. If it has not gotten better within a week, I would get checked for a possible sinus infection first of all. My daughter has had 3 sinus infections in the last two months just because of weather changes. Talking about weather changes, it is going from spring to deep freeze 20's tonight, crazy hey? And what about the polar region and what global warming has done today. Fatigue , worrying of the possibility, and stress may also cause phatom symtoms as well.
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Hi Lisa!
I'll also agree with Jeff and Lainy that it could be just about anything! But, I did have a thought, probably on the obscure side of things though! If you're taking Zofran or Kytril as an anti nausea med with your chemo, they both have pretty high rates of headache as a side effect. So, just a thought in case you're on either of those.
I think of you so often and am hoping you're enjoying these beautiful days we've been having. I actually went out for lunch yesterday and sat outside...it was wonderful!
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City Staff Will Study CPS Energy Rate Increase Proposal Today
San Antonio city staffers will have their opportunity to crunch the numbers on the CPS Energy proposed rate increase, something, Mayor Julian Castro, who also serves on the CPS Energy board, wants to see before he commits to supporting the proposal, 1200 WOAI news reports.
"Our city team gets to scrub the numbers that CPS Energy offers, and then make a recommendation on how we should go forward," the Mayor said.
CPS Energy has recently cut the size of its rate hike request from 4.75% to 4.25%, but the proposal continues to attract criticism, mainly because of millions of dollars in ratepayer funded bonuses were handed out to top CPS Energy executives last year, right before the utility started pleading poverty and demanding ratepayers pay more.
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Castro has previously spoken up in favor of higher rates for CPS Energy, saying the utility needs to bear the large costs of stringing new electric lines and building substations to serve new areas of the growing city.
The utility has also agreed to slash a significant amount off of its 2013 executive bonus plan.
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Although incomparable in size to the wager placed by Oliver, and certainly nowhere near as clandestine in nature, a handful of bets placed by jockeys Michelle Payne, Anthony Darmanin and Michael Walker on races in which they were not riding breached Australian Rule of Racing 83C, which prohibits jockeys from betting on or facilitating bets in any thoroughbred races. Each was fined $1000 by Racing Victoria stewards.
Payne's wagers involved three racing and sports multi-bets placed with Sportsbet in 2011, including two involving So You Think to win the Tatts Cup in Ireland, for bets totalling $450; Darmanin's wagers were jockeys-challenge bet types, including one placed on Ian Toward at a Townsville meeting.
Both Payne and Darmanin admitted they held a Sportsbet account but could not recall placing the bets, with Darmanin at a loss to explain the Townsville wager.
''I've never heard of him, I don't even know who Ian Toward is. I hope he's a good jockey,'' he told stewards.
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Johnny Depp is in a band called The Hollywood Vampires – we know this. But… did we know that The Hollywood Vampires are actually a COVER band?!? I didn't know until Friday afternoon, when I read this show review Read Full Intro
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1121 S. Gilbert Rd. Suite 104
Mesa, AZ 85204
Dr. E. Mark Wade, practicing in the Mesa, AZ area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Wade can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
At Family Care Dentistry, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Wade and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.
For your comfort and convenience, E. Mark Wade, D.D.S., may suggest you relax with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during certain treatments. Offering cosmetic dentistry at his practice in the Mesa, AZ area, Dr. Wade offers a range of options to help you feel comfortable at the dentist.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than E. Mark Wade, D.D.S. who practices in the Mesa, Arizona area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Wade can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
For a quality porcelain crown in the Mesa, AZ area, Dr. E. Mark Wade is known for natural-looking results. At Family Care Dentistry, we use quality materials to restore your smile.
Your new tooth colored crown will blend in with the rest of your teeth. Our state-of-the-art techniques will make your smile look healthy and natural again.
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Mesa, AZ 85215
For your convenience, Caring Quality Dentistry offers same days relines and repairs. If your dentures need repair, call Mesa area dentures dentist Dr. Tom Greco immediately. Any repairs that are needed as a result of your reline can be taken care of on the same day as your reline appointment.
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Mesa, AZ 85213
Mesa area teeth whitening dentist Brad Cottle, D.M.D. loves to help brides, grooms and wedding party members look their very best for that special day. We offer a Wedding Day Special for tooth whitening that will provide you with the dramatic results you desire.
You'll have a beautiful, dazzling smile to celebrate your wedding day. And your wedding pictures will show off your sparkling white teeth for years to come!
Brad Cottle, D.M.D. performs cosmetic dentistry for wealthy adults. Unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry isn't a major operation. However, the results can be just as dramatic. Come visit Dr. Cottle at Teeth For Life in the Mesa, AZ area, and see how he can perfect your smile.
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Brad Cottle believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At Teeth For Life in the Mesa, Arizona area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Cottle and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
Mesa area restorative dentistry at Teeth For Life can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
Brad Cottle, D.M.D., provides general dentistry for people of all ages. Dental health is important during your entire life. When your teeth are healthy, it follows that you will be healthier, and your quality of life increases. No matter what your age, Teeth For Life is here to serve your dental needs in the Mesa, Arizona area.
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Dental inlays and dental onlays are valuable for restoring teeth that are severely decayed or worn. Typically, they are applied to the chewing surfaces on the back teeth.
What Is the Difference Between a Dental Inlay and a Dental Onlay?
In restorative dentistry, an inlay is used more like a filling for restoring normal tooth structure. It is best if the surface is small and only involves the chewing surface and surfaces between the teeth.
An onlay is similar to an inlay but treats larger areas, covering the entire chewing surface of a tooth. Dental onlays are recommended for larger tooth restorations and when chewing surfaces require long-term protection.
What Are Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays Made of?
Since both are used in areas of heavy chewing and grinding, they must be made from durable materials. They can be made from porcelain or composite resin chosen to match the color of your teeth or they can be made of a mixture of metals called an alloy. Alloys can be a mixture of metals like gold and palladium or nickel and chromium.
What Are the Restorative Dentistry Procedures for Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays?
The tooth is first prepared by removing portions of decay or damage. The remaining tooth structure is shaped in preparation for the dental inlay or dental onlay. An impression of the tooth is made along with opposing teeth and the bite. From this, a plaster model is formed that is used for a custom fit matching the contours of the tooth.
Since both dental inlays and dental onlays are custom-made, a second appointment is needed for checking the fit and cementing the inlay or onlay permanently. At that appointment, any adjustments to the bite will be made. A final polishing adds the final touch to this restorative dentistry treatment.
By Danine M. Fresch, DDS
The color, size, and shape of your teeth all have a profound impact on your appearance. While it is often the desire of people to improve the look of their smiles, it should be the goal of aesthetic dentistry, or cosmetic dentistry, to do this while still maintaining a "natural" appearance of the teeth. This often requires addressing one or all of the above-mentioned criteria. How is it that alterations in these three characteristics enhance your smile?
Tooth color is most commonly what people see first. As you get older, your teeth get darker. The reasons for this include normal changes that occur within the tooth and repeated insults from environmental conditions (coffee or tea stains, for example). Generally, then, darker teeth are associated with older age. The easiest way that cosmetic dentistry can correct this is by teeth bleaching. But this alone may not entirely create a natural-looking appearance.
Size and shape also are major factors that define the appearance of teeth. The most common cause of changing tooth size and shape over time is tooth wear; and the most common cause of wear is tooth-to-tooth contact, or grinding. Wear on the edges of the teeth can give the appearance of aging because you do not show as much of your teeth when you smile. Another factor that affects how much of your teeth show when you smile is the loss of skin tone as you age.
This loss of tone causes your face to sag, thereby showing less of your upper teeth and more of your lower teeth. The aesthetic dentistry treatment to enable more teeth to show when you smile will depend on the cause. If the cause is due to wear of the teeth, dental veneers or dental crowns can be used to regain the lost length and fill out the smile. On the other hand, this may not have a significant effect if the cause is due to the loss of skin tone associated with age. If this is the case, plastic surgery may be indicated as part of the treatment.
Wear on teeth also will make the edges of the front teeth very flat. As this occurs, the edges of the front teeth will form a straight line rather than the more youthful appearance when the two front teeth are slightly longer than the teeth next to them. Also, as they wear, the proportion of length to width will be altered. Teeth will start to appear more square in their shape rather than rectangular.
Basically, any treatment that counteracts the above-mentioned appearance changes has the ability to enhance the appearance of your teeth and smile. The aesthetic dentistry treatment can vary from teeth bleaching to dental crowns or dental veneers. Depending on the severity, other forms of treatment such as braces and gum surgery also may be indicated to enhance the appearance and function of your teeth. It is important to remember that all areas need to be addressed. If treatment for teeth that are worn and dark only involves teeth bleaching, the final result will be whiter teeth that are still worn and short. The teeth will not appear natural, as there will be a conflict between white teeth (youthful) and worn teeth (aged) that do not work together. Instead, it is necessary to correct the color, size, and shape to create a more natural appearance.
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New on the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, an interesting article on Plato's attempt to merge muthos and logos. Here's the description: What the ancient Greeks—at least in the archaic phase of their civilisation—called muthos was quite different from what we and the media nowadays call "myth". For them a muthos was a true story, a [Read More…]
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City Charter Change Pushed to Force Streetcar Vote
Several groups who say they are tired of being 'ignored and threatened' by VIA Metro Transit have begun an effort to force a vote on that controversial downtown streetcar proposal, whether VIA, the City and the County want one or not.
The groups have begun circulating petitions to force a vote in November on changing the San Antonio City Charter to require the public to have a voice on any streetcar, light rail, or other steel rail project.
"This would require council to go to the voters, for anybody who wishes to put streetcar or light rail on city streets," said Dick Slife, who is one of the leaders of the petition campaign.
He says the Charter change would not affect the use of streets for any other reason. He said the city will not have to hold a public vote for the Battle of Flowers Commission to stage its annual Fiesta Parade, or for the Knights of Columbus to march through downtown.
But, if any agency wants to 'tear up' city streets, which are built or maintained by the taxpayers, Slife says it is only logical that the agency should have to get the permission of the voters to do that.
Slife blamed VIA's 'arrogance' for forcing citizens to take this step. He said citizens voted in 2004 not to allow tax money to go for 'light rail' but VIA and other officials cooked up a bogus claim that a 'streetcar' is 'not light rail.' Then, when citizens asked questions about the $280 million streetcar plan, which is already $70 million over budget, all they got were comments like 'we're going to build it anyway' and 'its too far along to stop.'
"This is a reaction against elected officials who refuse to listen to the citizens, and push along with their own agenda," he said.
Slife said 20,000 signatures are needed by July in order to force a vote in November on a change in the City Charter, something he says will be easy to obtain.
"We have a box that people mail the complete pages to, and there are envelopes arriving there every day."
This is separate from a measure being pushed by anti-toll groups that would require a public vote on any efforts to build toll roads in the city. But those groups are also circulating petitions to change the City Charter.


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Improv I: Let's Play! (030414)
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PST)
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Improv I: Let's Play!
Six Week Class | 16 Students Maximum
In Leela's signature level I class, you will experience the transformative nature of group play. Lessons are firmly rooted in technique and theory from Viola Spolin's theater games, mindfulness, dance/movement, sound/music, and child's play. You will learn a vast array of techniques to tap into pure spontaneity, creativity, and collaboration. Learn to trust and act on impulse, increase comfort with the unknown, become more flexible, develop problem solving skills, and freely communicate and collaborate with others. *Shy people welcome. Repeat this class as often as you like for your weekly dose of play.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Jill Eickmann
Day/Time: Tuesdays, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Dates: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8
Location: Leela @ SF School of Digital Filmmaking, 925 Mission Street, San Francisco
***The class is located only one block from the Powell MUNI/BART station.***
Class Instructions: Meet inside the Chronicle Buidling at 6:55pm.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
One Yard Wonders
I got in, and the book came out a couple of weeks ago.
They threw a party at Crafty Planet last week, but I was recovering from the flu (I thought I had THE FLU, but it seems like maybe I didn't) so I missed the party.
This was a colossal bummer, as I hadn't seen the book yet.
Anyway, I went in to Treadle Yard Goods today, and they had a copy, so I quick searched through it and there was my pattern!
The book is One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! and my project is the Rocketship to Dreamland.
It was super fun to see my project in a book, but also super duper fun that they put a tiny Tin Tin and Snowy in the pocket of the rocket in the photo.
All the contributors get a copy of the book, but mine hasn't arrived yet.
I can't wait! I flipped through the rest of the projects and this book looks terrific!
12 comments:
- Anna - Three Sneaky Bugs said...
Congrats! How very cool. And I love the rocket ship. Bring the book to the next knit night so we can all check it out.
- November 14, 2009 at 4:13 PM
- Mary Lou said...
Cool! Congrats.
- November 14, 2009 at 5:55 PM
- painted fish studio said...
how fun! congratulations! yes, do bring it to knitting so we can see it in person!
- November 14, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Ms.DCB said...
congrats Jess!
- November 14, 2009 at 6:31 PM
- jenn said...
congratulations! you're really not helping my strong desire to learn to sew.... someday.
- November 14, 2009 at 7:49 PM
- Donna said...
Very cool! I haven't received my copy either, can't wait to see it.
- November 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM
- Nancy said...
Oh YAY!!!! Congratulations!
And, oh my gosh, you are selling your house!
- November 15, 2009 at 5:47 AM
- Nowheymama said...
- November 15, 2009 at 1:39 PM
- Theresa said...
Wow!! Congratulations! How cool is that...
- November 15, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- gardenmama said...
How exciting! Congratulations! : )
- November 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
- rouxhauser said...
Congratulations! I have a balance on a gift certificate at Crafty Planet that I've been saving to get this book. And that's before I knew you had a project in it! How cool.
- November 15, 2009 at 8:32 PM
- urban craft said...
Great job, that's wonderful! Can't wait to check it out. Congrats.
- November 23, 2009 at 4:15 PM


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Despite the temptation to leave our Jewish commitments behind during the lazy days of summer, a local rabbi suggests bringing a little Yiddishkeit to the beach, the mountains, or even the backyard.
By: Rabbi Yair Robinson
By now, Shavuot and the Omer are past, summer has come; and we look forward to days of relaxation. We slough off our winter doldrums, take up our t-shirts and prepare our flight to shore and sun, to campsite and new green leafy place. Our thoughts turn toward vacation and away from the toil of school, of work, of day-to-day living.
It is easy in this time of summer holiday to leave behind all our cares and focus entirely upon ourselves and our needs. However, it should not be a time to leave behind our Jewish identity, nor let our commitments dwindle. As much as we joke that "no one is Jewish over the summer," we should never leave our enthusiasm for Judaism with the parkas.
This is not to say that summer must be a time of great seriousness — the days are too pretty to waste on great effort. However, there are ways to bring Yiddishkeit out of the school year and into the lazy days of summer; little things we can do to bring our Jewishness to the beach, the mountains, or the backyard:
- Make Shabbat Outside: All you need are tea candles, a sunset, challah and a little bit of juice to say goodbye to the week that was and welcome the Sabbath bride, be it on the beach or in the woods.
- Collect Tzedakah at the Shore: Have the kids save up all the change from every video game, ice cream or other treat over vacation. Put it away to donate and decide where it's going as a family.
- Read: The kids have their summer reading list, and you have your beach books. Add a Jewish book or two to the list, something you've always wanted to read about or study. Now's your chance! Hurting for ideas? Check the Reform Movement's list of significant Jewish books or the Jewish Exponent's book section.
- Find the local synagogue: Whether you're off to the Jersey Shore or Martha's Vineyard, the mountains or staying home, there's bound to be a synagogue nearby. Look up the Friday night service schedule. Find out if the synagogue offers tours, summer courses, Lunch & Learn programs, crafts, storytelling or other activities. If you're away, seeing another synagogue can be a refreshing break from the mini-golf.
- Get Crafty: Like to knit? Sew? Needlepoint? Quilt? Woodwork? Practice making a Jewish object like a kippah, a new talit, a challah cover or a pushke.
The rains pass, but our attention to Jewish life need not pass with it. I hope you'll pack your Yiddishkeit along with your bathing suit and sunscreen.
Rabbi Yair D. Robinson is the rabbi at Congregation Beth Emeth in Wilmington, Del.


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28th December 2011 10:25 PM #1
What do you love most about baby wearing?
The longer I have worn my baby, the more benefits I seem to find for baby wearing. My favourite aspects of baby wearing are:
Closeness: being able to see my baby at face level and communicate with him easily.
Calming: I use baby wearing to settle my baby - he seems really confident and relaxed when he is in the carrier.
What about you? What do you enjoy most about baby wearing?
29th December 2011 05:01 AM #2
I must say the thing I loved most about wearing my babies was having my hands free to get on with what I needed to do while my babies felt comfortable and secure.
29th December 2011 05:27 AM #3
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I love being able to keep my baby close, while still being able to get other things done. I also think that baby wearing is a wonderful way to promote bonding, and it makes it easier to breastfeed when we go out. I also like that it helps my baby feel secure and comfortable, so he can rest. My baby usually falls asleep in the carrier.
29th December 2011 11:44 AM #4
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I love having my baby close to me. Sometimes when we are walking around and she is in a front hold she looks up and me and purses her lips for a kiss. It melts my heart.
Furthermore, some days I don't know how I would get my house cleaned or cook dinner if it weren't for my carrier.
29th December 2011 01:50 PM #5
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I love having my hands free and being able to keep the baby really close. My son would always fall asleep when I was holding him close to my heart. With my second one I am ready to do the dame thing. When you have your hands free that is a great one to love, so that you can carry everything. I usually have to grocery shop and stuff like that, so I love to have a hands free day sometimes.
29th December 2011 03:40 PM #6
It's true: I can't imagine getting any jobs done around the house without my baby carrier!
4th May 2012 02:52 AM #7
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Hi LJ,
I just wonder if a 2 months old bub can now wore baby carriers?If not, what is the suggested age for it?
9th May 2012 02:32 AM #8
Hi Mandee,
Thank you for your question.
Yes it is safe to carry a 2 month old baby in a baby carrier - as long as they are in a carrier and a position suitable for their age. I have used baby wearing with my son from when he was 1 day old! From 0-12 months I used the Kari Me sling: this is a soft wrap sling. At 2 months of age I liked the 'Cuddly Position' best as he enjoyed sleeping in this position and I could even use it for breastfeeding discretely. A friend of mine uses the Manduca baby carrier - this can also be used from birth.
I would definitely recommend giving baby wearing a go as there are so many benefits for you and your baby - as people have shared above. It also helps you to bond with your baby.
This link by Baby Wearing International explains the safe baby wearing positions. As long as these guidelines are followed, it is at least as safe as carrying a baby in your arms - if not more safe. It really is a wonderful way to spend time with your baby.
Let us know what you think and how you get on.
Best wishes,
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Hackers Hit Hospital Network, 4.5M Patients' Data
(NEWSER) – Hackers hit Community Health Systems, a company that operates 206 hospitals across the United States, accessing the records of some 4.5 million patients, reports CNN.
What they got, as per the AP: patient names, addresses, birthdates, and phone and Social Security numbers. That affects anyone treated at any location within the last five years. What they didn't get: medical records or credit card numbers.
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After weeks of voting, we're finally ready to announce your pick for the hottest trends in wedding dresses and bridesmaid styles. So, without further ado, the envelope please. And the winners are…
…the illusion back wedding gown by Lela Rose (style name: Union Square) and the black lace bridesmaid dress by Noir by Lazaro (Style 3278)!
While we're not sure that these styles would work well together at the same wedding – the Lela Rose feels a little more low-key but modern, the Lazaro a tad bit more formal (definitely a city ballroom wedding style) – we think the dresses do have a few things in common. Both are feminine and have just the right amount of sex appeal. And both feature pretty fantastic backs!
What do you think? Do you agree with the winners? Let us know in the comments! And we'll see you next season for another dress poll!


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Two dozen Adelanto residents had to find another place to live Sunday after a two-alarm fire burned two apartments and damaged seven others.
San Bernardino County firefighters came to the 11500 block of White Avenue at 3:23 p.m. and found heavy smoke and fire coming from a second-floor apartment.
Firefighters evacuated several residents and a girl living at the complex ran from door to door alerting residents to the fire, officials said.
All residents escaped without injury.
Firefighters gained control of the blaze in 15 minutes.
Apartment management allowed the residents to stay in empty apartments within the same complex.
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Kathryn Portelli worked with the community to design and create personalised ashes vessels which were exhibited together with seven illuminated sculptures.
This project brought together a collection of remarkable sculptures in Australia's first ever exhibition dedicated to vessels made especially to contain the cremated ashes of people and places.
This is a body of work that provokes thought about what it means to represent a life artistically, encompassing eight individually personal objects rich in storytelling detail.
The project launched Sunday November 7 at 2.00pm at TJ Scotts, 5 Piper St Kyneton.
At Fed Square, the ashes vessels were displayed in the BMW Edge, around the walkway facing out towards the Yarra. See the program here: Kyneton program
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Kathryn has been professionally trained in ceramics and glass at Chisholm Institute in the 1980s and spent three years working in two commercial studios in Boston USA.
In 2010, Kathryn received the Regional Arts Australia 'Outstanding Achievement' award for her volunteer efforts coordinating the AFTER mural in Kyneton, following the Black Saturday fires of 2009. The AFTER Black Saturday Memorial is an 11 metre mural featuring 280 tiles with inclusions of donated material from fire affected residents and the broader local, interstate and international communities. The project was supported by a $2,500 Arts Quick Response Recovery Fund grant from Arts Victoria and a $10,700 donation from the Helen McPherson-Smith trust.
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11th November 2010
Arts, Community, Cultural Exchange, Education, Health, Music, Recovery, Story Telling, Victorian Bushfires
Kathryn's speech explaining the relevance of individual sculptures to each of the participants in the art4ashes program.
7th November 2010
Arts, Community, Cultural Exchange, Music, Recovery, Story Telling, Victorian Bushfires
15 ashes vessels, a candle lighting Memory Ceremony and an uplifting song finale.
31st October 2010
Arts, Community, Cultural Exchange, Music, Recovery, Story Telling
Talented composer, Scott Cameron will perform the song that he has written during the presentation at the exhibition next Sunday.
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