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One Piece, at first I didn't like it because . . . I watched the censored Dubbed version, but after I started watching it in Japanese I was hooked. I have laughed, grew excited, and teared up a lot from watching this series. It reaches out and makes me feel a variety of feelings, and will be forever etched into my brain until the day I die. Every character is memorable, and it feels like your on the journey with them when I watch.
I have a shortlist of personal favorites-
Tenga Toppa Gurren Lagann: This show is crazy and Kamina is the man. It's Mecha, and I don't normally watch Mecha as a rule, but it's 100% worth it for this series. Literally the entire point of the show is about spiraling out of control and that's exactly what the show does, including 'improbability missles' that when fired, search through alternate dimensions to find one where they hit their targets regardless of the direction they're fired in. Oh, and did I mention Kamina?
Gin Tama: This is really the show that you can't watch until you've watched a lot of other anime, etc as it's filled with Japanese pop culture references, but once you can understand what's going on this is decidedly the best comedic anime to date, and there's plenty of 'serious' arcs too.
Hellsing: Technically an OVA series, this show puts the awesome back into vampire. Literally begging to be watched. Also one of the few series with an acceptable dub.
Death Note: This show is an icon. Dark, serious, and thought provoking. It's everything that a mature show should be.
Baccano!: Another cool (and slightly lesser known) show, this one fuses prohibition era US with a mad alchemist who posesses the elixir of life. Also, entire english dub cast is acceptable until you get to Jaccuzi, but Jaccuzi's supposed to sound like a whiny little prick anyways so all is forgiven.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: The original worked, but despite the dark nature of the story it managed to be pretty immature. As the show's fans grew up, so did the show and rebooted itself as FMA:B. The original was good, but the author messed with a good thing and a masterpiece popped out. If you haven't seen it yet, go do that.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: In the same vein of Death Note, this show follows the mental state of an antihero protagonist with blood on his hands. Unlike Death Note, however, which focuses on the mental aspect, Geass trades some more thought-provoking scenes in for some excellent action, both in mechs and out of them. The dub is unfortunately ruined by nunnaly's performance, but the others are spot on if that's your thing.
Fruits Basket
Because it gives life lessons that I find valuable for getting along with diffrent people. ^-^
Never give up! Never surrender!
its gintama coz this anime makes me laugh .. xD
ar u serious ??
TWGOK , bakemonogatari xD
Sail around the world and tell themm all to keep singing LALALALA
either Clannad or SAO
Alcohol poisoning + hypothermia = a trip to the hospital
Ouran high school host club and Haruhi, ccs and shugo chara!
Follow UR Dreams!
Ill go on by saying that the new anime kokoro connect is an amazing anime to watch, now that I got a premium acc I started watching tons of anime in my ps3 and man is it amazing! Kokoro connect is a story mainly based in normal school life, you'll be surprised at the beginning because of its sudden turn of events but I personally think its a must watch. At the end of the anime there is a little sneak peak at the next episode and once the ending music starts up you get pumped up, amazing ending soundtrack. A must watch. I have countless others on my small but really strict list of animes I love, Ill start by saying that there is one anime which has absolutely changed my life and that is Onegai Teacher (Please Teacher since I watched it dub). This story of an alien girl meeting this normal boy is amazing (pg 18), which comes to tell you about another great anime. Ano matsu de materu, I myself am not a great anime name reader and even less rememberer but this anime has an extremely similar story as of Onegai teacher witch made it impossible for me to forget the name. One anime which is required in someones life is both Clannad, and Clannad After Story. These animes are guaranteed to make anyone cry altho I would not blame someone who would not since we all have different personalities. Of course these are my personal opinions and I'd be more than glad to hear an honest opinion from anyone. Send me your suggestions and opinions please.
My Goal. Watch all the anime Im able to watch and let their stories change my...
either bakuman, gurren laggen or SAO
Naruto Shippuden!
Naruto RULES!
Asura Cryin, Angel Beats, and The World God Only Knows hands down. And maybe Clannad, still watching it.
Eureka Seven, nothing compares
What's one thousand minus seven?
Bleach (up to a point, y'know before it was dragged on and on)
Shugo Chara
Card Captor Sakura
Death Note
& the list goes on.
Naruto and Bleach, but Naruto is The best...
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In last year's meet with the Huskies, the men secured a win at Sheerr Pool, 169-130. In hopes of another win, the Quakers will look to the return of sophomore Chris Swanson, who earned a bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships as a freshman. Senior Rhoads Worster will also bring back his skills in the water and out, as he set a Penn record in the 100 Butterfly and was named a team captain.
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Help getting rid of lease (335xi E92)? Not a novice, but running into dead ends
Short story - I've got a loaded 2012 335xi coupe on lease, way below mileage requirements. It's listed in the classifieds here:
The trouble is that after a few months of craigslist postings and a little dabbling here, I can't seem to get anyone to even bite. It's actually a pretty good deal; I got it at dealer cost and the super elite tier money factor.
I'm not really working right now and am therefore an idiot for having the car. I'd love to offer some lavish incentive to get rid of it, but if I could afford that, I could afford the car. Make sense? I'm drawing down my savings like crazy to not default and keep my credit rating.
The residual is nice and high, which was great for the lease terms, but impossible for a sale to a private buyer - the payoff quote is about $8k over market value due to the artificially high residual that BMW set at the time of the lease. As you can see from above, I don't have $8k in my pocket for the difference.
Not looking for pity or "told you so" posts; I'm an adult and will face my own consequences, but just curious if anyone has had a similar experience and how you resolved it.
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Have you tried any of the lease swap sites or even perhaps your dealer to see what they might be able to do...consignment or something? May cost you a little, but better than a dinged up credit score. Good luck.
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Good call - I guess I just assumed the dealer would tell me tough luck, but it never hurts to try. I previously had someone assume a lease on a Z4, and I had posted it on swapalease with no responses (seriously, zero), and I got about 50 inquiries by craigslist, which I thought was odd.
It goes without saying that getting out of a lease EARLY is DIFFICULT due to the depreciation factor...especially with a 2012!!
As stated in here, there are "lease takeover" companies (I had checked them out previously), but quite frankly speaking, this could be a big hassle as you deal with your lease company who must "vet" the buyer...GOOD LUCK anyway.
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Good luck with this difficult situation. Just to give you a little better idea of what you're up against right now, it appears there is substantial manufacturer to dealer incentive money right now that is allowing dealers to be able to sell brand new 2013 models for several thousand dollars below invoice. With the current E92 market conditions it is very likely someone can lease, or even purchase, a new 2013 for less than your current lease payment.
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To be honest, it comes down to the "deal"... your payment is a bit high, you'll likely need an incentive to move it.
I have a similar car though mine is a late 2011, same MSRP, and my lease was $550 with no down payment. I have been running numbers on new cars as my lease is up about 6 months, and I could get into another one just like mine for a similar payment.... so at $650 yours is a bit high. I could get a loaded F30 for that.
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You posted in the discussion forum so here is my thoughts; your lease rate is absolutely outrageous! One can now lease a new F30 with more options for less. Didn't read the entire post, or any reply, but bottom line you need to come off $200/month to make your car relevant.
Good luck.
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Much appreciated all - when I needed a car this time last year, that was the best deal to be had (I know from comparing on this forum). The residual and MF were average, but I left the dealer just about nothing on the table. To be fair, the sticker price was $57k - the xi coupe really tacks on the base price.
Anyway, I'll post in the classified thread, but I could probably make a payment or two for someone who's interested. Or just give them the money. Wish I could do more...
The E92 is at the very end of its life cycle, with the F32 launch right around the corner. Coupe buyers in particular tend to be more style conscious, and don't line up to buy a model that will shortly be "outdated." For the few buyers who are out there, BMW is offering great lease deals on '13s to keep them from stagnating on dealer lots.
The example lease on BMW's website for a '13 335i xDrive Coupe is $389/month with $4114 cash due at signing. Even structured with $0 cash outlay whatsoever, you're looking at barely over $500/month. And that's before negotiating down from MSRP.
Having said that, you likely have three options if you're not able to continue the lease until the end of term:
1. Forfeit on your existing lease, turn the car in, and walk away. I'm not sure how BMW Finance handles this, and what the long-term implications are on your credit, but if you don't have a new source of income on the horizon, it may be worth considering.
2. If the consequences of (1) are too tough to stomach, and you can somehow come up with the cash to do so, increase the incentives on the lease transfer to at least $200/month for the remaining term. That will make your more competitive with the current offer, and someone who loves your car's color/option selections, and who can't find a match at a dealer, may bite.
3. Wait it out a bit longer until the 2013s are no longer on subsidized leases at the dealers. Eventually the residuals will tank on the '13s and the subsidized lease programs will stop being offered. At that time you may find someone who hates the styling/electric power steering/softer handling/first year unreliability/etc. of the F32 and is seeking a low mileage E92. That will take some time though, and you'll be stuck bleeding the monthly payments until then. Also, still no guarantee that you'll be able to transfer it without costly incentives.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but hopefully your financial situation will improve soon!
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Check with Carmax. I'm not sure if they purchase cars out of leases, but it wouldn't hurt to get a number from them.
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This following is an archive of articles that various members of the Weed District staff have submitted to publications over the years that may contain outdated information. Since these articles may have some outdated information, best practice is to always contact the Weed District office for the most current, cost-effective solutions to your land management needs. Again these articles are for reference only and may lack information that has since been gleaned through research and trials.Got Weeds? We Can Help
You're out for a walk one evening and you notice something..."What is that?" You wonder. Soon you see more and you articulate your thoughts to your friend. "What is that? That plant with the spiny yellow flowers?"
Your friend looks at it and says "it looks like some kind of thistle but I've never seen one with yellow flowers." Curious about what it might be, you find yourself searching web pages and plant identification books to find a match. You think you've found it but still aren't sure. You ask some neighbors and they acknowledge seeing it too but no one is sure what it is. Finally, you decide to get to the bottom of it and call the Larimer County Weed District. Upon setting up a FREE site visit, you meet with a Weed Specialist who not only identifies the mystery plant as yellow starthistle but also several other weeds and native plants that are on your property. The specialist offers best management practices to control if not eradicate the noxious weeds, in the least time consuming and effective ways.
The Larimer County Weed Control District is a government agency that provides services to the taxpayers of Larimer County. We have specialists with several years of experience working in land management and weed control to offer everyone advice on best practices based on the area and type of land. We work with you to ensure that your weed issues are resolved, always keeping in mind what your ultimate goals are for the property.
At the Weed District, we encourage and promote education. The more people we can educate about noxious weeds the less environmental, wildlife, and economic damage the weeds will do. Our specialists are always willing to speak to groups such as classrooms, HOAs, clubs or neighborhood get-togethers. We want to promote our vision of a more educated public to sufficiently reduce the time and effort that goes into recovery from an infestation of noxious weeds. We can't do it alone and always encourage new ideas and public input.
Including free site visits and best management advice from experts, we also offer several services. We have cost-share reimbursements that cover noxious weed management like mowing reimbursement at a rate per acre, and discounts on herbicides. Most of all, we offer our commitment to the citizens of Larimer County to educate, exchange ideas, remain sensitive to everyone's personal beliefs, and promote safety. Education is the key to managing this daunting task and we look forward to working with you. For herbicide sales, site visits or any other information please explore the links within this site. For further information or to find out how you can help out, call us at 970-498-5768 or visit our link "Doing Your Part."
By Chad Clark, Larimer County Weed District
Noxious weed infestations threaten wildlife habitat, agriculture, and recreational opportunities. Since 1990, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has protected the state's natural resources by enforcing regulations controlling noxious weeds.
What are noxious weeds?
The term "noxious" has a legal connotation with the Colorado Department of Agriculture - non-native and invasive. Most noxious weed species in Colorado originated in Europe and/or Asia, and were unintentionally introduced into the United States as a contaminant in crop seed or on farm machinery. Some were intentionally introduced as ornamental plants, forage, or plants used as wind breaks or for soil stabilization. These non-native plants have proliferated or have the potential to proliferate in Colorado due to:
This threat to Colorado's environment and economy has been recognized and addressed through the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. This Act, among other things, requires all local governing agencies to develop weed management plans for their jurisdictions. The Act has listed 71 weed species as noxious in Colorado. The most recent revision of the Act went into effect May 3, 2004. The basic change that occurred was categorization of 71 noxious weed species into 3 lists:
List A species are potentially a large problem to this state, and require mandatory eradication by local governing agencies. Of the 18 List A species, only 9 are known to currently exist in Colorado and infestations are small enough that eradication is feasible. The other 9 species are problems in neighboring states and introduction into Colorado is likely. To prevent establishment, the Act's required management objective is eradication, meaning prevention of production of seed or other propagules (reproductive vegetative parts). Prescribed techniques for management of List A species are hand pulling, digging, or herbicide application. Mowing, grazing, and insect bio-control are not acceptable forms of management for these species.
List B species are common enough in parts of the state that eradication is not feasible, though the species are still recommended for eradication, suppression, or containment depending on distribution and densities around the state.
List C species are widespread and well established. Control of List C species is recommended but not required by the state, although local governing bodies may require management.
All local governing agencies (cities and counties) are required to have a weed management plan, and that plan must have, at a minimum, the List A species. Listing of B and C species is discretionary, depending on local distribution and density. Enforcement on List B and C species can only occur if the species is listed on the weed plan of a local agency or included in the Rules and Administration of the State Weed Law. The required management objective for List B species is eradication, containment and/or suppression, meaning prevention of dispersal of seed or other plant propagules. In most cases this is accomplished by mowing; though hand pulling, mechanical tillage, grazing, or herbicide application can also be effective. The goal of management plans for List C species is not to stop the continued spread but to provide additional education, research, and biological control resources to jurisdictions that choose to manage to require management.
General information on the State's Noxious Weed Management Program can be accessed at: www.colorado.gov/ag/weeds
By Kelly Uhing, State Weed Coordinator
Colorado Department of Agriculture
700 Kipling St., Suite 4000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is likely the worst noxious weed problem in Ft. Collins and much of Larimer County. This perennial invader has taken over many acres along the Poudre River from the middle section of the Poudre Canyon to the Weld County line and beyond. It is commonly found along the North Fork of the Poudre from Livermore to Seaman Reservoir, and is a widespread problem from Bellvue through Rist Canyon, and on a multitude of pastures in and around LaPorte and north of Ft. Collins.
Leafy spurge was first reported in Larimer County in a pasture near LaPorte in the early 1960's. Unfortunately it was not considered a problem at the time, was not controlled, and has since spread to thousands of surrounding acres. Leafy spurge reproduces by spreading roots, and seed spread by animals and floating along irrigation ditches and rivers. The plant displays bright yellow bracts and flowers from April through June, and can easily be identified by the milky latex found when breaking a stem or leaf.
Native to Europe and western Asia, leafy spurge was introduced into the western U.S as a seed contaminate in the late 1800's. This noxious weed now infests more than 5 million acres in the U.S. and Canada drastically reducing rangeland productivity, native plant diversity, wildlife habitat and land values. Leafy spurge is on the State and Larimer County noxious weed lists, meaning residents are obligated to control this invasive species. Control measures in Larimer County, at a minimum, require mowing to prevent seed dispersal. Other control measures include sheep or goat grazing, insect bio-control, and herbicide application. The best way to suppress leafy spurge, or any weed, is to properly manage range or pasture. Disturbances, particularly excessive grazing, reduce the competitive ability of grasses and open the door for weed invasion.
How do we get a handle on controlling this invasive species? Education is a good start. Residents need to learn how to identify noxious weed species and realize how costly they can be. Weed seed moves in many different ways - wind, water, vehicles, bird droppings, in the fur and manure of livestock and wildlife, and in hay grown in infested pastures. When residents understand their weed problem becomes their neighbor's weed problem and threatens our natural areas, they will more likely take responsibility for managing their weeds.
With a cooperative effort from private landowners, public land managers, ditch companies and others we can start to control leafy spurge where it exists and prevent further spread in Larimer County. For information on noxious weed identification and management, site visits, educational presentations, and enforcement procedures contact the Larimer County Weed District @ 970-498-5768.
By Tim D'Amato
For those who enjoy learning new oxymoron terms, here's one for you - "ornamental weeds". The term describes noxious weed species that originated as garden plants then jumped fences to invade forests, river systems, wetlands, pastures, rangeland, and roadsides. Many of the weed problems confronting Colorado land managers originated from backyard flower gardens. How did this come about? Over the course of decades, the plant nursery industry has selected ornamental plants from all over the world for various characteristics. A showy, attractive flower obviously tops the list, but other characteristics desirable in the western U.S. were also selected for: drought tolerance, soil stabilization, and food and cover for wildlife. In most cases this has not been a problem. Landowners are encouraged to plant xeric species to reduce water needs, and to provide food and cover for wildlife.
Unfortunately many of the ornamental plants introduced to the U.S. from other parts of the world have adapted too well. Without environmental checks from native lands such as predatory insects, soil nematodes, disease and other factors, some plant species have become invasive and detrimental to our natural areas. A few examples are:
These plants and others determined to be invasive are now on the prohibited sales list for plant nurseries in Colorado. Many ornamental plants are on the State Noxious Weed list categorized as List A species that require eradication: myrtle spurge, cypress spurge, dyer's woad, orange hawkweed, and purple loosestrife. Others categorized as List B species may require management depending on local weed ordinances: absinth wormwood, bouncingbet, chamomile, Chinese clematis, dalmatian toadflax, dames rocket, oxeye daisy, Russian olive, saltcedar, and yellow toadflax.
Be a responsible gardener and remove any of these species if you have them on your property. For further information contact the Larimer County Weed District office at 970-498-5768 or Colorado State University Extension office at 970-498-6003.
By Tim D'Amato
Mediterranean sage (Salvia aethiopis L.), a plant native to the Mediterranean region, Southeastern Europe and North Africa, was introduced into this country as an ornamental garden plant. Like many other exotic garden plants, Mediterranean sage has jumped borders and become an aggressive weed that has crowded out other plants and taken over pastures and rangeland. This biennial (lives two seasons) of the mint family emerges in the fall or spring, and forms a rosette (flattened wide leaves). At this early growth stage Mediterranean sage is often confused with common mullein, but it's very hairy leaves emit a strong sage-like smell when pinched, a good identification characteristic. In the late spring a central stem grows out from the rosette, becomes branched and produces white flowers that become seed heads by late June. The central stem breaks from the plant by mid-summer and becomes a tumble-weed that disperses seed as it blows across pastures. Mediterranean sage is unpalatable to grazing animals and has become an invasive rangeland weed that infests over 1.5 million acres in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
In Colorado, Mediterranean sage is found only in Boulder, Garfield and Larimer Counties. Because of the plant's potential to take over large areas, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has listed the species for eradication through state designation as a 'List A' weed (for detailed information contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Conservation Services Division, www.colorado.gov/ag/weeds). Local government agencies are directed by the state to carry out eradication efforts. Effective management of Mediterranean sage consists of digging or pulling (removing at least the top 3 inches of taproot) or applying an herbicide before seed is produced. The Larimer County Weed District, with grant money made available by the state, provides herbicide applications free of charge.
Larimer County has an estimated 250 acres of privately owned pasture land west of Berthoud infested with Mediterranean sage. Land owners say the weed has been around that part of the county for at least 15 years, probably introduced into the area with contaminated hay. This area is bounded by County Roads 4 and 8 on the south and north, and County Roads 23 and 27 on the east and west. Aggressive management efforts in Larimer County over that past several years have contained and suppressed infestations of Mediterranean sage, but this plant persists due to seed longevity and wide range dispersal of seed by way of the tumbleweed nature of plants at maturity. If you think your property contains Mediterranean sage and would like to request a site visit and/or herbicide application, contact the Larimer County Weed District at 970-498-5768.
Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is a garden plant long used as a xeriscape (drought tolerant) species in flower beds and rock gardens throughout Colorado and other western states. Myrtle spurge produces bright yellow, flower-like bracts very early in the spring, an attractive aspect of this showy ornamental. The blue-green leaves are very fleshy, aligned in an alternate arrangement along trailing stems, which gives the plant its other name, donkey-tail spurge.
So what's the problem with this showy, drought-tolerant garden plant? Myrtle spurge has escaped from city flower beds to become an invasive weed on many open space areas in the state, particularly in mountain counties. Like other escaped ornamentals which are now on the state weed list such as butter-and-eggs and purple loosestrife, this highly competitive plant has the potential to become an expensive, tough-to-control weed in Colorado's back country. Additionally, myrtle spurge produces a caustic, milky latex within its stems and leaves that, when exposed to the skin, can cause severe irritation, or temporary blindness if in contact with an eye.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture placed myrtle spurge on the state's List A category, meaning this plant is prohibited from being sold at nurseries and garden shops, and is designated for eradication. Eradication of a weedy species requires pulling, digging, or applying an herbicide to completely kill the plant, as opposed to suppression methods such as mowing. For complete information on the State Noxious Weed Act, noxious weed lists, and fact sheets, contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture: www.colorado.gov/ag/weeds
Because myrtle spurge has become so well established in city and suburban flower gardens, enforcement of state and local weed laws has been somewhat lenient. Hopefully education on the invasiveness and impacts of myrtle spurge will encourage landowners to comply with local weed law. Most management activity has been hand pulling. Myrtle spurge is a perennial that produces a simple taproot, unlike perennials such as Canada thistle that produce an extensive underground root system. So pulling most of the root from the ground will effectively control the plant. Keep in mind the sap from the plant is caustic and precautions must be taken to protect skin and eyes. If seed has been produced it will be necessary to bag the pulled plants to prevent seed dispersal. A number of herbicides are effective for controlling myrtle spurge. For further information on identification and management, or to set up a site visit, please call 970-498-5768.
If you aren't a crossword puzzle aficionado or a botanical geek, chances are you haven't heard the term 'phreatophyte'. The term is defined as a deep-rooted plant that obtains water from a permanent ground supply or from the water table. In most cases phreatophytes are beneficial, providing wildlife habitat and stabilizing riverbanks.
Locally, cottonwood trees, boxelders and willows serve that function and are desirable species in riparian ecosystems.
Other phreatophytes have been introduced into the western United States that have become invasive plant problems. Two such species are tamarisk, or saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), and Russian olive trees (Elaeagnus angustifolia). These non-native species were brought into the western U.S. to serve as windbreaks, stabilize streambanks, and for ornamental plantings. Unfortunately, tamarisk and Russian olives have invaded river systems, displacing native flora and in many cases forming solid stands. Less plant diversity means less wildlife diversity and denser stands of trees utilize greater quantities of water.
Because of the cost to Colorado's environment and economy, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has placed both species on the state noxious weed list. These trees cannot be sold by plant nurseries in the state and citizens are encouraged or required to remove them from their property. In the case of tamarisk, most local governing agencies have listed the species as one requiring removal. Tamarisk is on the Larimer County noxious weed list which means landowners with tamarisk are sent notification letters from the Weed District informing them of their obligation to remove the tree(s). Tamarisk has become a major problem on the Arkansas and Colorado River systems. Fortunately on the South Platte River drainage, including the Poudre River, tamarisk is not common enough to be an insurmountable problem, and with landowner cooperation, could be eradicated in the foreseeable future. One only has to take a drive along the Arkansas River near Rocky Ford, Colorado and view the vast, dense thickets of tamarisk to realize what could happen along the Poudre River over time if no management action is taken.
Because of the ubiquitous occurrence of Russian olives in cities and rural areas, no governing agencies are requiring removal. The best management strategy is education and awareness. Landowners need to realize that birds can transport seed several miles to riparian areas where these trees flourish. River bottoms dominated by Russian olives support fewer native species, and exotic birds like starlings are favored. After becoming aware of the detrimental effects of Russian olives, property owners need do the responsible thing by removing these trees from their landscapes.
For more information on phreatophytes, or identification and management of any noxious weed species, call 970-498-5768.
By Tim D'Amato
Land Stewardship Manager
Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources
Aquatic nuisance species (ANS), non-native invasive plants and animals threatening our aquatic ecosystems, are potentially a huge threat to the ecology and economy of many western states. Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra/quagga mussels, well established in other states, are just beginning to be identified in Colorado. These invasive species:
Eurasian watermilfoil is a feathery submerged aquatic weed on the Colorado Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Act List B category. Though not widespread in Colorado yet, infestations have been identified in several Front Range counties. Contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Conservation Services Division, Noxious Weed Management Program for more information (www.colorado.gov/ag/weeds).
Zebra mussels are invasive freshwater bivalve mollusks, with light and dark stripes, and are the only freshwater mollusks that will attach to hard surfaces in North America. For years they have been held east of the 100th Meridian. Lake Powell's surveys turned up a Quagga mussel population in 2006, and a lake in southern California discovered zebra mussels earlier this year. Zebra/Quagga mussels have now hitchhiked their way into Pueblo Reservoir, Colorado, primarily by attaching themselves to boats like yours. For more information on Zebra/Quagga mussels and how to prevent their spread, please visit www.100thmeridian.org or protectyourwaters.com.
Once aquatic nuisance species are in your waters, they are nearly impossible to get rid of. Colorado Division of Wildlife has written an Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan and a Rapid Response Plan. State and County reservoir parks will be inspecting high risk vessels.
What you can do to prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra/quagga mussels:
Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) is a biennial forb of the Boraginaceae family. This non-native plant is thought to have been accidentally introduced into the United States from Eurasia as a contaminant in seed. Houndstongue presents a problem
Houndstongue has been designated a noxious weed species by the Colorado State Noxious Weed Act and is categorized as a List B species, defined as "common enough in parts of the state that eradication is not feasible, though still recommended for eradication, suppression, or containment depending on distribution and density". This species is under proposal to be added to the Larimer County weed list, which would mean property owners will be required to prevent the dispersal of seed, or at a minimum keep this weed mowed.
Typical of biennial plants, houndstongue emerges as a rosette in the first season then sends up a flowering stalk the second season. Mature plants can be up to four feet tall with reddish purple flowers. Reproduction is by seed only. Management methods include:
Targeted grazing for management of houndstongue is not an option due to toxicity. There are currently no insect biocontrol agents approved for management of houndstongue in the United States.
For further information on houndstongue or any other noxious weed species, call the Larimer County Land Stewardship office to schedule a site visit for identification and management recommendations - 970-498-5768.
Out west of Berthoud grows a plant with sharp spine and winged stems, that will make a horse sick (chewing disease) and Californians cry (20 million acres infested)... Brought in with alfalfa seed from Chile in the 1850s to California, yellow starthistle has spread to 40 of the 48 contiguous states. In the state of Colorado there are 48+ acres, found in 7 counties. Heavy equipment or hay transported it west of Berthoud and now invades about 5 acres.
Yellow starthistle is potentially Colorado's worst weed. Though less than 100 acres in the state are currently infested, this invasive species could rapidly spread to rangeland and natural areas if aggressive steps are not taken. One only has to see the thousands of acres of solid yellow starthistle infestation in the Hell's Canyon area on the Idaho/Oregon border to see how invasive this plant is in areas with climatic conditions similar to Colorado. Recognizing this major threat to the environment and economy of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Noxious Weed Act categorized yellow starthistle as a List A species in 2003. The designation requires eradication of the species, meaning no plants can produce seed for up to 15 years. Larimer County Weed District, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and effected landowners, has been actively managing it with an integrated approach since 2004.
Yellow starthistle is an annual in the sunflower family. In June and after every rainstorm the plants emerge into a rosette with deeply lobed leaves. The plants produce branched stems about 2 feet tall, that are winged and covered with cottony hairs. It has a disk only flower that is bright yellow, with 1-2 inches straw-colored spines below, creating a star-like appearance on the end of short branches. Under dry conditions it will grow a couple inches tall with a solitary flower. Within weeks the plant is producing seed. After the seeds have been dispersed cotton tufts remain over winter.
During the growing season, crews wielding shovels scout the 5 acre area removing plants and bagging them if a flower is present. If an area has higher concentrations then crews spot spray the plants with herbicides. To prevent yellow starthistle from spreading, landowners need to be educated on proper identification and manage rangelands and pastures to be vigorous and competitive against invasive plants.
For more information on yellow starthistle or any noxious weed, management, site visits or educational presentations, call (970)498-5768 or visit Larimer.org/weeds. If you suspect this plant is growing on your property, call Larimer County Weed District immediately at (970)498-5768.
Maxine Guill, Weed Specialist
Canada thistle is the most common noxious weed problem in Colorado and most states in the Rocky Mountain region. This exotic species was first introduced from Eurasia to the United States during Colonial times, 400 years ago, and has since spread to 42 U.S. states and the Canadian provinces. It is a detriment to the environment and economy of Colorado, negatively affecting agriculture and natural areas. See CSU Extension for comprehensive information.
Canada thistle is a common problem on roadsides, rangeland, pastures, farmland and natural areas in Larimer County. This aggressive perennial can develop an incredibly extensive root system in a short amount of time (figure 2.). The underground rhizomes aggressively compete for moisture and nutrients feeding above ground growth that can out-compete many plants for sunlight. Canada thistle is an expensive weed problem in corn, barley, wheat and other local crops, significantly reducing farm production.
Extensive stands of Canada thistle in natural areas reduce native plant abundance and diversity, and in doing so reduce wildlife habitat. Aesthetically, this noxious weed is a detriment to the beauty of our natural areas, often seen as the dominant plant along drainages.
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By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
OLYMPIA — The Senate Majority Coalition today unfurled its much-anticipated budget, promising to spend as much on education as the governor without closing loopholes or imposing new taxes.
The plan funnels $1.8 billion more into schooling from early learning to college — of which $1 billion is viewed as a down payment on complying with a Supreme Court order to beef up funding of basic education programs.
To cover the spending, the coalition will use most of the $2 billion in additional tax revenue the state expects to collect in the next two-year budget cycle.
"We live within our means," said Sen. Andy Hill, R-Redmond, chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and chief architect of the spending plan.
With release of the plan, coalition leaders are taking the opposite approach of Gov. Jay Inslee and setting up an intriguing negotiation on how to best fund public schools, early learning and colleges.
Inslee last week called for putting $1.2 billion more into schools and to pay for it by ending tax breaks and making two "temporary" taxes permanent. House Democrats are yet to release their spending proposal but are expected to include some revenue-raising measures.
Overall, the budget put forth by the coalition, which is made up of 23 Republicans and two Democrats, calls for spending $33.2 billion and setting aside $611 million in reserves.
Nearly half of the total is earmarked for education of students from pre-school to college. Not only does the budget snag most of the incoming revenue, it also redirects existing streams of tax collections into a separate account for public school funding.
Hill said the changes will lay the foundation for more stable funding for education.
For example, about $1 billion in property taxes — which is about half of what the state collects — would be sent from the general fund into the Education Legacy Account. Unclaimed lottery prize winnings and a portion of the hazardous substances taxes also would be steered to the account.
And the plan permanently redirects tens of millions of dollars in real estate and public utility taxes away from the Public Works Assistance Fund which provides loans to cities, counties and special districts for large improvement projects.
Aside from education, the coalition budget embraces a full expansion of Medicaid permitted under the new federal health care law. The move, which Inslee and Democrats also endorse, would enable another 255,000 adults to become eligible for health care that the federal government promises pay for in full, saving the state $303 million.
To deal with a projected $1.2 billion hole in the next budget, the coalition relies on a mix of spending cuts, fund transfers, and continuation of a fee imposed on hospital beds set to expire this summer.
There are "not a ton of big moves. More a ton of small moves," Hill explained.
For example, $66 million in savings is assumed through unspecified "administrative efficiencies" achieved through expanded use of lean management championed by Inslee. Some agency budgets will shrink as unfilled positions are axed rather than kept on the books, Hill said.
One large chunk of savings, roughly $128 million, would come from encouraging as many as 19,000 part-time and low-paid state workers to sign up for the health benefit exchange Washington will launch next year under the federal health care law. These are workers in state agencies, higher education institutions and public schools though not certificated teachers.
Another $180 million would be pared from two programs aiding low-income families — Working Connections Child Care and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. That's the amount of money expected to be saved from lower-than-expected demand for services, senators said.
It's unclear how quickly the budget will move through the Senate. A hearing on the budget bill is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today.
And whether there will be many Democrats voting for the plan — beyond those of the coalition members, Sen. Rodney Tom of Medina and Tim Sheldon of Potlatch, is unknown.
Hill met regularly with Sen. Jim Hargrove, D-Hoquiam, the lead budget writer for Senate Democrats, in crafting the budget. Hargrove praised Hill for doing so.
"We worked together. I consider it a bipartisan process, the most transparent bipartisan process that's ever happened," Hargrove said.
Hargrove said he backs the budget but wouldn't say how many in his caucus members are ready to do the same.
Hill also declined to predict if all 25 members of the coalition are on board.
"We will have the vast majority of our caucus," he said.
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This article reviews in some details of the extensive efforts by Muslims in recordings of the history of Egypt. Such works have proven over time to be an invaluable source of information for successive generations of historians.
|Figure 1. Cairo plan from Pîrî Reis b. Haci Muhammad's book Kitâb-i Bahriye, Suleymaniye Library, Ayasofya 2612.
Islam entered Africa through Egypt. An early history of Egypt is the Futuh Misr wa'l Maghrib wa Akhbaruha (Conquest of Egypt and the Maghrib; Conquest of Egypt and the Accounts thereof) in seven books by Ibn Abd al-Hakam (c. 187 H/803 CE 257 H/871 CE). This work includes details of Muslim conquests combined with local interest of a somewhat later period. Mss of this work exists in London, Paris, and Leyden, and it has been published by the Yale University Press in the 1920s. This is the earliest printed work of an original text that recounts a Muslim account of the Muslim entry in Egypt and the West. Ibn Abd al-Hakam's Book I deals with the 'excellencies of Egypt' (fadail Misr) and the ancient history of the country; Book II with the Muslim conquest under Amr Ibn al-As; Book III with the khitat or settlements of the Muslims in al-Fustat and al-Jiza (Gizh), and the holdings in Alexandria and the district of Old Cairo called al-Qata'i, etc. Book IV deals with various measures of Amr b. al-As in the Nile valley, the conquest of the oasis of al-Fayyum, Barqa and Tripoli, the temporary loss and subsequent retaking of Alexandria, the recall and death of Amr b. Al-As, the Muslim expansion into Ifrikiya (the Roman province of Africa), and the fighting with the Nubians in the South, etc. Subsequently, Book V deals with the conquest of North Africa and Spain; book VI with the qadis of Egypt down to 246/860-1, and book VII deals with various specifically Egyptian traditions.
Ibn Al-Daya (died 340 H/951 CE), is the author of the Sirat Ahmad b. Tulun wa'bnihi Khumarawayh (Biography of Ibn Tulun and his son Khumarawayh). This is a biography of the first Tulunid rulers of Egypt. There will be plenty more on later Egyptian historians such as al-Maqrizi and al-Djabarti dealing with various aspects of Egyptian history. Here is a group of historians dealing with the early Mamluk rule of Egypt.
One of the historians of Mamluk Egypt is Muhyi al-Din Ibn Abd al-Zahir (1223-92) who wrote a contemporary biography of Baybars (ruled 1260-1277). He also wrote biographies of his successors, Qala'un (ruled 1279-90) and his son Al-Ashraf (1290-3). Al-Zahir received a traditional Islamic education and rose to become the Chief Clerk of Baybar's chancery. An eminent Arabic stylist, which was an important qualification for the post, he was responsible for the drafting of state papers. The greater part of Al-Zahir's biography of Baybars (Al-Rawd al-Zahir fi sirat al-Malik al-Zahir) was written during its subject's lifetime. Of the Mss there are two extant copies, one nearly complete, the other covering approximately the first third of the work.
|Figure 2. The cover page of Abu'l-Izz Ismail Razzaz Al-Jazarî's book al-Jamiu bayn al-ilm wa'l-amal al-Nafi fî sinaat al-hiyal, Suleymaniye Library, Ayasofya 3606.
A great character amongst the historians of the time was the fighter-historian, Abu'l-Fida, Baibars Rukn Al-Din ad-Dawadar al-Mansuri (d. 725/1324-25). Due to the high level administrative posts which he held in the Mamluk state under al-Malik an-Nasir, this historian must be considered as one of the most authoritative writers of the period. Even before the accession of al-Malik an-Nasir to the throne, Baibars al-Mansuri had served in military campaigns against both the Crusaders and the Mongols in Syria, Palestine, and Asia Minor under Sultans Qala'un (678—89/ 1279-90) and al-Ashraf Al-Khalil (689-93/1290-93) and as Governor of the fortress al-Karak. When al-Malik an-Nasir was enthroned in 693/1293-94, Baibars al-Mansuri, who had just returned from a military expedition to Hims, was given the highest feudal rank in the Mamluk army, Amir of a hundred and general of a thousand - and appointed Chief of Chancery, in which capacity he was in charge of the Sultan's correspondence but was employed for special missions as well. Around the beginning of 694/1294-95 for example, he was sent to Alexandria to put down acts of piracy by Frankish ships and stayed on to distribute famine taxes levied on the rich to feed the poor. When Lãgin became Sultan in 696/1296-97 Baibars al-Mansuri lost his position but was reinstated in 698/1298—99 when al-Malik an-Nasir was himself reinstated as Sultan. Later in that year he was left in charge of the Cairo citadel when the Sultan marched to Syria against the Mongols. Twice in 700/1300-01 he was sent at the head of military detachments to quell tribal uprisings, and in 702/1302-03 he fought in the Mamluk army against the Mongols in Syria, leaving us with an eyewitness account of the battle. Al-Malik an-Nasir sent him on still another mission to Alexandria late in 702/1302—03 in which he undertook the repair of the fortifications. Having lost his post as Chief of Chancery in 704/1304—05, Baibars al-Mansuri participated in the following year in an expedition against the Armenians of Sis as assistant to the commander of an advance detachment, in which capacity he could record a personal account of the campaign. When in subsequent years al-Malik an-Nasir fell under the tutelage of two powerful Amirs, Baibars al-Mansuri, according to his own account at least, worked on the Sultan's behalf, continuing his efforts throughout the Sultan's exile in al-Karak until his restoration in 710/1310-11. Probably as a reward for loyalty, al-Malik an-Nasir appointed him again to a high rank and in 711/1311-12 increased his fiefs and bestowed on him the second highest title in the Mamluk state, Viceroy of the Empire (na'ib as-saltana), which he held for less than a year. Deposed and imprisoned for five years, he no longer played a prominent role in state affairs and died an old man in 725/1324-25, leaving two important sources for events in which he had participated or which he had witnessed. One, Zubdat al-fikra fi tarrikh al-higra, (Cream of thought in the history of the Migration) is a general history of Islam up to 724/1323-24 whose extant parts end, however, with 709/1209-10. The other, at-Tuhfa al-mulikiya fi d-daula at-turkiya, is a compilation from the sections of Zubdat al-fikra that deal with the Turkish or Bahri dynasty, ending with annals for 711/1311-12. Comparison of these two works should yield insight into the author's methodology and, at the same time, establish a basis of comparison with other histories, many of which are indebted to Baibars al-Mansuri's works. Zubdat al-fikra includes headings and matters such as: An uprising of a group of Royal Mamluks; The accession of Zain a-Din Kitbuga to the Sultanate; A low Nile resulting in famine and high prices; Mongol strife resulting in the accession of Gazan; etc.
|Figure 3. A sample page from Erzurumlu Ibrahim Hakki's book Marifetname, Suleymaniye Library, Yazma bagislar, 2263.
With Sihab Al-Din Ahmad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab Al-Nuwairi (d. 732/1331-32) we come to the first historian who belonged exclusively to the bureaucratic, as opposed to military, institution. Son of a "katib of note," Al-Nuwairi served in various state offices during al-Malik an-Nasir's reigns, the first for which we have any record being the directorship of the sultan's properties in Syria in 701/1301-02, when he was in his early twenties. He stayed in Damascus in this post for approximately four years until 705/1305-06 when he returned to Egypt as Director of the Bureau of Privy Funds (diwan al-hass) and of the Qala'un complex of buildings (which consisted of Qala'un's mausoleum, madrasa-mosque, and hospital). In this capacity, he served on occasions in attendance on the Sultan. These positions he held for about two years-until 707/1307-08. In 710/1310-11 he was sent to Tripoli as intendant of the Diwan (sahib ad-diwan), and later in the same year he was appointed controller of the armies (Nazir al-Guyush) in the same province. There he served until 712/1312-13 when he was removed from this post and returned to Egypt. Sometime thereafter he became controller of Financial Bureaus (nazir ad-diwan) in the eastern provinces of ad-Daqahliya and al-Murtahawiva. Al-Nuwairi's role in the Mamluk administration is reflected in his work: Nihayat al-arab fifunun al-adab, a vast encyclopedia designed to contain "all the knowledge that was indispensable for a first-class scribe." Nearly half the work is devoted to history, arranged however, not in the manner of a universal chronicle but in the form of regional or dynastic sections, the last of which recounts the history of Egypt beginning with the Tulunids and continuing through the reign of al-Malik an-Nasir. Like Baibars al-Mansuri, Al-Nuwairi would have had access to state documents by virtue of his positions and he was an intimate of high- ranking officials, many of whom he quotes as authorities in his work. Few written sources are cited other than the writings of al-Birzali and al-Gazari for events in Syria and in Mongol territory. Al-Nuwairi also devotes a separate section to the history of the Mongols.
"The Islamic History of the Lighthouse of Alexandria" by Doris Behrens-Abouseif, Muqarnas, Vol. 23 (2006), pp. 1-14, Published by: Brill, Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25482435


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June 11th, 2013 | SMWC
Everybody has a story. If we are lucky, our stories don't include spending countless days in a hospital battling disease and illness as a child.
But take one songwriting music therapist trained at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Mix her with children coping with serious, sometimes terminal, health conditions at a Nashville, Tennessee children's hospital. Toss in some of Nashville's most talented music stars and you have a recipe for an album full of songs written from the heart and soul of kids dealing with troubles far beyond their young years.
The result is "Everybody Has A Story," a collection of songs written by patients as part of their music therapy at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and recorded by some of Nashville's hottest stars including Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Kix Brooks and more.
"It's natural for children to use music as a medium to express themselves. It can be through listening or playing, but in this case, it was through songwriting," said Jenny Plume, songwriter and music therapist. A 2012 graduate of SMWC's master of arts in music therapy program, Plume works with patients who use songwriting as a means of expressing emotions about their life and their illness. It's a collaborative process with Plume drawing out thoughts and feelings from her patients and helping to set them to rhyme and then to song.
Some of those creations were surprisingly good which led her to think of recording them on her computer. And then she thought bigger. "We're in Nashville. This is great! Why not get famous people to do this?" she said in a video interview. Before long, Nashville stars rose to the occasion. The kids had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see and hear their creations be recorded in the studio by some of the biggest names in country music.
Proceeds from CD sales and downloads will benefit the music therapy program at the hospital through the Julian T. Fouce Music Therapy Fund established by Tom Fouce in honor of his son who was a musician and passed away at the hospital.
Establishing the fund was "something we thought was important to Julian," said Fouce, who served along with Plume as co-executive producer of the album. Julian passed away at age 16 from leukemia before the hospital had a music therapy program. "He was his own music therapist," said Fouce.
When Plume developed the program at the hospital, Fouce was unsure how the doctors and nurses would react. "We weren't sure if they wouldn't just see it as a recreational activity. But the doctors and nurses love it and see the medical benefits of it," said Fouce.
Music is powerfully therapeutic. "Some might not use songwriting as a therapy because other methods may seem easier," said Tracy Richardson, director of music therapy, at SMWC. "Jenny has chosen something that takes time and effort and requires building a relationship with her patients. These are important healing factors. She's focused on what is best for the kids."
A graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Plume later completed an equivalency in music therapy from Tennessee Tech before choosing to undertake her master's in music therapy from SMWC. She was attracted to the counseling component of this distance program with its emphasis on imagery and improvisation.
"The Advanced Improvisation and Composition course was the perfect class for Jenny," said Richardson. The course is taught by Alan Turry, PhD, of the world-renowned Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy. "Using improvisation opens up their worlds and causes kids to come out of their shells. It puts them on even ground regardless of their disability."
The album was released on May 14 and debuted at number 71 on Billboard magazine's Christian and Gospel chart. It is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Wal-Mart, and iTunes. Check your local store for availability. A number of articles and news stories have been written about the project include those for USA Today and Parade magazine.
"I hope we can give a similar idea to other hospitals," said Plume. And while the album is a uniquely Nashville-sounding project, "this can be done anywhere."
To see a video of the project go to: http://www.countryweekly.com/news/artists-record-songs-written-vanderbilt-childrens-hospital-patients
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We had a big apartment with a fully eqipped kitchen. The breakfast was good and enough even for 5 grown ups instead of 2 adults snd 3 small kids. Very friendly and helpful personel!!
It was comfortable and peaceful The Fire alarm related issue and fine associated with it.
Appartments convenient for long term stay, has all required facilities. Location close to Tunnel-ban station and easy to access Stockholm city center. Instructions were provided on how to get room key when reception is closed, parking place reserved - was easy to come on Saturday evening.
It is a budget apartment hotel, with big room, kitchen and free wired internet connection. The room was clean the bed big and comfortable. The breakfeast was put everyday into the refrigator and it was fine.The location is a little bit far from the city center, but easily accesable by subway (just two minutes walk from the station). It worth the price.
Proximity to busses and tunnelbana; proximity to market. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Beds are very comfortable. Had some difficulty locating hotel by car.
Good and very quiet location, reasonable price, good value for money...
Convienience of metro close by - 15 minute to central Stocholm
The hotel staff is very helpful and friendly. Excellent value for money.
The location is very good (nearby you find the metro station Hallonbergen, a supermarket and a very nice park with 2 small lakes). Hallonbergen is obviously a district whose inhabitants are maily foreigner. The hotel building looks a little shabby from the outside but the apartments are modern and comfortable. The breakfast inlcudes sufficient bread, butter, jam, cold cuts, cheese and beverages and is (daily) put in the fridge by the hotel staff. The same were very kind and helpful!!! We felt very at ease.
Full Breakfast (eggs) Television channels were poor...no english
This place turned out to be perfect for my needs. I only had 24hrs in Stockholm, didn't want to waste time on additional travel to and from hotel. Easy access to airport from here. The staff at hotel was great, very friendly and accommodating. They even helped me plan my itinerary for the day! I was able to check in early, which was very helpful after an overnight flight. Room was clean and very nice. Not very large, but for being alone it was completely fine. Would highly recommend staying here!!
the Swedish meat balls i ate in the lobby bar area did not taste good.
So close to the train station and the center of the city. Perfect walk to the theater we were going to. Not a lot for small children, but the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Location and hospitality Rate
I needed to get medical help when I arrived at the Radisson. Nayra at the front desk arranged for me to go to a nearby clinic and made several phone calls to expedite the process. She was so outstanding in her service! Hold on to her. She is the BEST. Thank you so much!
Very practical location and super comfortable beds, great breakfast buffet. The exterior and it's surrounding are a bit scruffy but nothing bad, could use some touches to brighten up/update it's appearance. The business rooms are rather tight, we could not open both our suitcases at the same time so we had to take turn. The hotel doesn't have a dedicated concierge so we had to trouble the receptionists who were very busy. Some receptionists are knowledgable some are not able to help much.
Location Slippery floor
The pool ambiance was amazing! Loved the sauna and hot tub. Great location. Right next to the train to Arlanda, which was really convenient as a traveler! I had a hard time checking in with one of the staff members because my credit card was not working even though I explained to her that I was not going to be buying anything on the bill. Finally she understood.
Excellent location, right next to central train station and Arlanda Express (airport train) as well as short walk to Drottninggatan shopping street and 10min walk to old town. Very good breakfast and friendly and helpful staff. Room faced into an alley with no view. Small issue with free toiletries where housekeeping replaced a bath lotion with shampoo so from the second night on, we ended up with 2 shampoo tubes.
Convenience No windows that open up to the outside air The windows open to the inside of the airport
Great breakfast and great staff. Room was not comfortable for two people. There is a lack of storage. We enjoyed the hotel but we would not want to stay at this hotel for several days.
The hotel staff was very friendly and accomidating. The superior room was just that. Modern, clean and our room location was very quite and that is rare in a bustling city location. Honestly I didn't have one single complaint and that's rare for me. Couldn't ask for a better location if you're taking the train from the airport.
The hotel was so easy to get to from the airport. The Arlanda Express train practically arrives at the front door. Easy walk to ld town, shopping, sightseeing cruises and trains/buses/tram. The breakfast was delicious and a steal for the price. We also had the Christmas buffet dinner which was great as well. The room was very clean, new, and overlooking the water, town hall, and old town. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was vey accomodating with a late check out so our baby could nap and a comfy rollaway for our older child. I woulx definitely stay here anytime I go to Stockholm. I have no complaints!
Very nice room, very nice breakfast, fast elevators Great location: directly across from train station (for easy access to airport train) and, even better, it is diagonally across the street from the shuttle bus to the airport (which is much cheaper than the train). We saw 3 Radisson Blu's in Stockholm, at least 2 of which are on the waterfront. One is just around the corner from this one. So make sure you go to the right one.
Location Shower
The location is great. The breakfast is great. The stuff is very helpful. Overall good value for the money. The mattress to soft for me to sleep. Standard room is poorly equipped
The breakfast buffet was excellent. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the location was very handy for sights. We would definitely stay there again. Room didn't have the best view, but we didn't care that much.
location, breakfast, clean, staff no bath, cold room
very clean room, nice located in city center, friendly staff, fantastic breakfast our room was really chilly and we had to ask for an extra radiator. Two separate beds are always a minus when you travel as a couple..
Great location very good breakfast right next to train station very helpful staff Loud outside so if sensitive to that noise from train and cars either get inside view of courtyard or keep windows closed
Location and friendly staff Bathroom quite small; door could not close
The staff were very accommodating and made sure I was comfortable.
yhIt is a very nice hotel with good location. The room was very clean and nice. I wish that the breakfast was not so expensive. Maybe a good offer that incloude the breakfast.
very comfortable bed and linengood reception area/bar and staff food not hot enough at buffet breakfast
room is small
the lobby bar with life music the rooms and the surroundings are very old
Excellent high standard hotel. Friendly and professional service.
The good service and great rooms They were doing renovation work, and could improve information about the noise that it causes in the rooms
Clean and nice staff. The majority of my issues were with the cleaning staff at the hotel. Several times we had to ask for them to bring us soap as they did not replenish the toiletry items we had used each day. Also, we had to call them to clean our toilet bowl after they had done the room already because it was clearly not cleaned as part of their regular cleaning. Pretty gross. Robes were not replaced when the worn ones were taken to be cleaned. Extra towels were brought to the room upon request but then cleaning staff did not replace used towels with same number of towels, so we had to keep calling for more. Really bizarre. In terms of the free wi-fi in the lobby, it was extremely slow when many people were down in the lobby using it. Lastly, I know there was a heat wave happening when we were there but the room would just not get cool enough, very hard to sleep dripping in sweat. Also - a bar that closes at 12:30 or 1? really odd. The concierge. Ok, first day he sent us to a restaurant that was closed. Then we told him we were headed for the Icebar one night and he did not mention at all that we needed a reservation. Very poor.
The room was extremely clean, with great storage space. The staff were incredible and always offered help and advice, going above and beyond required in order to help us. The breakfast served was great too.
Gym was great as was the times it was open Breakfast was good, efficient. Staff was very efficient and lobby was very nice Only one negative for the hotel is the location from the train station. i walked and it about 10 -15 minute walk; this is the only negative. Neighborhood is nice but not very touristy
The location is good, the breakfast excellent and it was clean The staff in the reception was slow
location and service
The staff were always very friendly.
They were doing construction on the lower floors, so they upgraded us for free to a junior suite because my dad is older and likes to rest during the day and couldn't with all the noise. Receptive employees. Breakfast was good. Room was very nice. Breakfast was supposed to be included, although every morning, the person who lets you into breakfast would tell us we had to pay extra. I would say every morning that no we already cleared this up, breakfast was included and they would look again and say "oh yes, you're right". then we we checked out they told us we had incurred fees for having breakfast every morning and we had to again show them that breakfast was included. We stayed for 4 nights. Also, the location is goo but not great. about a 10 minute drive from everything we wanted to do.
Room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Absolutely wonderful staff - extremely courtious! The sauna in a the basement was a wonderful treat - shame I didn't get to spend much time relaxing there.
Friendly staff Great breakfast Close to metro Beds are not the most comfortable
rooms were on the smaller side, but well organized, efficient, clean, and well designed. and the beds were supremely comfortable. i didn't even feel like i was in a hotel!
Location, size of room, friendly personnel No shampoo or other toilet accessories you would expect in a 4 star hotel
The location of this hotel is ideal if you want to get most out of your Stockholm trip. Most of the places to see are within the walk distance. The Parking is quite expensive. However it is possible to park the outside the hotel for less. My advice is not to bring the car to Stockholm.
Central situated: close to downtown, shopping, trains and nature
excellent breakfast, friendly and efficient staff
All the employees responded efficiently and courteously to our requests. 1. The bed was too hard,which gave problems for my wife who has a sensitive back. We got from the hotel staff a soft overlay which fixed the problem,but the beds could be improved by effective springs below the mattress. There is currently just a solid board--not up to the standard of the rest of this hotel. 2. The shower area was very small,and with the Swedish system of one side completely open,water goes everywhere.
Beautiful hotel with lots of original touches. Beautifully decorated and designed.
That was very busy and too many people at breakfast.
The welcome in the reception and the housecleaner. small room, the personal in the restaurant wasn´t that nice.
friendly staff, great location and fantastic breakfast
Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Close to the town centre.
Nice rooms and friendly staff. Location was decent, particularly for the price. There was morning construction which was very noisy.
Location - close to city
Good location for my goals for the trip to Stockholm Refurbing going on.
Good location for Gamla Stan and the shopping district. The hotel is completely worn out and seriously needs renovation. Most of the staff were inattentive. The price is for the location and the name but not right for the overall value received.
The bar and lobby area a lot of of people there all the time so it felt alive the first impression is that it need some renovation all over and i do not like the dirty carpets
Acces to veranda - no enough place fot customers
The hotel is superb!! Great location - and one of the best hotels we know - and because of that, we come back time after time. Langsholdt, Sarpsborg.
The comfort of the rooms Lifts took a while and were very crowded - you had to use your room key to activate the lift
The receptionist was very king and aware. The breakfast was very rich and delicate. No, there wasn't. But the internet was very expensive in the room, I think.
Location - excellent if you are on business and don't want to stay in the centre of Stockholm. The selection of shops around the hotel is also good - ideal for buying forgotten items. The hotel staff are friendly and my colleagues said that the breakfast was excellent. There is a good supply of taxis outside the hotel in the morning and the hotel location is ideal for reaching the E4 motorway quickly. The hotel also has it's own car park - this is a huge plus point for a city hotel. It needs renovating - it looks old. That said, it's still clean, comfortable and the restaurant is fantastic. For one night, maybe two, it's totally adequate. I wouldn't stay any longer I think.
location next to tube and bus station
Beautiful beds, Nice room. Very good breakfast. Parkingplace under the hotel. Central location. When you switch on television, your first wiev is an offer for "all inclusive communication". It is at least overselling of an offer. If I want to look at TV, this all inclusive offer is shown 3 times befor i find my television station. And in buisiness room, wireless connection should be free
hotel was v central to city & metro,also i liked the security aspect that it was in the shopping mall.overall v good
10 min to center by T bana. Room windows were faced to park.
very clean, good service and good breakfast
climatisation in our room
Location, quiet room
The very friendly and helpful staff in reception and restaurants No problems to report
Very spacious room and excellent ensuite
Great location and nice staff.
The location near the Central station, and the taxi station nearby.The breakfast included and good.
Location! Right off the Arlanda express. Price is a little high.
Be very careful when booking. Some rooms have to window and are so small as to be unusable. Perhaps other rooms are fine, but the windowless ones are truly unacceptable.
Breakfast and location Room size
The hotel foyer was large, active and interesting. Unfortunately I arrived at 12:30am so ice-bar was closed but looking through the window, it also looked good. Although I was warned of the windowless room, it was a little claustrophobic. My room was tiny and for the price, I felt, it was over expensive. A similar room in my country would cost 3 times less.
Really enjoyed the location of the hotel (above the funky Ice Bar) and the breakfast was lovely. The room was comfortable and clean. We were overcharged as we left the hotel, but this was quickly resolved with an email and a call to Booking.com
too expensive for what you get
Easy access to the rail station. They stock me in a room that was a size of a small bed walls of the bed, the phone was not working, the coffee machine was not working and they did not have a business center or office nor a printer and the attitude of the staff was like Nah!. Overall, one of my worst hotel experiences.
location of the hotel, breakfast buffet no information given on arrival about facilities
everything - room was perfect and view was nice. Bar is very cool. nope.
The view to the park from the room with all glass wall. Very comfortable bed, quiet in the room despite the size of the hotel. The spa is also great, stunning views The hotel is too big for my taste, it feels like being at an airport during a rush hour in the lobby and especially in breakfast time
Very friendly staff that took all the time needed to explain our questions on whereabouts in Stockholm, benchmark behaviour! Cabinet for storing your clothes & bathroom were a bit on the small side for a 4-star hotel.
We loved the design, location and the breakfast buffet Nothing special
The room and the location. The hotel is beautiful but the price comparing with what you have it's shameless. I stayed two days whitout soaps and shampos and the breakfast was too busy with a huge queue.
Excellent location, close to the train station and the Arlanda express, the new shoping area, restaurants and the Absolut ice bar. Nice room, good breakfast. Sunday we left the room at 9:00 am and when we came back at 17:00 it was not done yet. They said they will do it latter when we went for dinner, but they never did.
Reception and room service staff were very good. The male servers at the restaurant tend to be pushy. In the name of service I felt they wanted me done and out. The female servers were very kind and attentive.
The only negative thing is the rooms aren't hot enough.
Perfect location close to Central Station (both, for arriving from airport and for commuting during days), new property, contemporary design with smart solutions. I was a little afraid of noise from trains coming to CT just behind the hotel, but there was really not a tiniest sound related thereto. High scandinavian standard in everything, including the bill :)
Nice room, toilet and bathroom. Good breakfast. Good location for business and turist purposes.
located very central in the city, access to local tourism and attractions. Walkable distance from then Arlanda express. Breakfast was amazing every morning and fitness center and sauna were a plus. A place to store luggage when needed. Friendly staff members
The location of hotel is very convenient for sightseeing and shopping. Close to City terminal as well. Staff was really helpful. I left my computer in the taxi and with the help of the reception I got it back very soon. Breakfast was also good. I travelled alone but I booked a superior room for two people. Well, in view of the size of the superior room which was hardly big enough for me I cannot imagine how small would be a single room. I'm only 178cm and 71kg. So, I suppose that to problem was not with my size…
great place, clean, great breakfast, very good location for shopping everything was great
the location was excellent. walking distance to central station, old town, and all the best spots. lovely breakfast. the air con. was horrible there. it was like staying in a hot country at night, when it was off, very very stuffy in the room as the window was looking into a roofed courtyard. when it was on very noisy and didnt cool the room.
The city
great hotel, great breackfast, clean room everything was great! everything was great!
Location, staff
the location is the best place in the city, also the service is very good no
location and breakfast not a 4 star hotel by standard
Close to Train station and shopping district
Location is excellent. Design in common areas is nice. - I found staff a bit slow and unengaged. It took them forever to find my booking and I think they could have managed the process better. They should get some training in service approach in general - The cafe/bar/restaurant closes at 9:30pm after which you can only get something to snack on in vending machines. - No wifi in fitness room
The staff so friendly and helpful.. Excellent location.. clean The only thing bothered me the air-conditioning was a bit noisy other than that everything was excellent
The location was fantastic and the staff were wonderful. The room and bathroom size.
The staff, clean room and breakfast. They said it was close to downtown but it was three trams away, However, it was not difficult to make to get there.
Comfortable, well-sleepig beds, wery good breakfest nothing
Reception staff is good. Restaurant staff is not trained.
The bar and the room service end to early considering that the hotel claims to be international.
The free WIFI I was dissapointed with the hotel on a number of fronts. I had stayed in the hotel while on business in Stockholm and had particularly chosen a hotel with a gym. On arrival i found the Gym was not in operation due to the fact it was used for an event??? - Most likely as this was a new hotel the Gym wasnt ready. The staff at front office did their best to handle and luckily there was a gym down the road which they arranged. For room service i was dismayed to find they charge GBP7.50 to deliver to your room from the restaurant downstairs, the food however was ok. In relation to the comfort of the rooms the mattresses were very thin. Breakfast was a car crash - food was good organisation and presentation of food & table service was a disaster!
The staff were absolutely the highlight of the stay, they were so lovely and helpful. They found out if was our honeymoon and even left us some fruit with a special congratulations card. The hotel of course was fantastic, in a great location and very funky. nothing
Great location, Convenient transport, good service could have lunch at the food
Breakfast was good. Not in a good area, little information given about what was surrounding the hotel. Staff were not too helpful! Way too casual attitude and lack of enthusiasm to help!
Too minimalist Not good for access to Stockholm
Good breakfast. Good welcome. Room without window. Smoking was forbidden.
I stayed for 2 nights and made a complain that the badroom had a bad smell when you walk into. The water in the sink was almost not flowing away neither. I understand this can happen, but I am upset about the fact that nothing was done about it before the second night. When I complained again, the lady at the reception "took note of it" and that was it. I also found the room was too cold even with heating at max.
Breakfast buffet was outstanding, gym facilities on the top floor as well There was a substantial amount of noise, due to the airport nearby
Upon arrival late at night the reception staff were extremely friendly and helpful. There was extremely large selection of items for breakfast and it was all very fresh It was difficult to find a table for breakfast and the reception area was crowded in the mornings with people checking out.
Good breakfast, cheap rates, nice room location
Close to Bromma Air Port
Very clean, wooden floors (no carpets). Only small details like the mirror in the wash room was located too high for short persons, no decent hangers or storage for the shower-towels.
most everything no bathtubs
nice breakfast...nice location....nice rooms
Good location not far from the Cental Station and Gammel Town.
The best is the location Small rooms
I was in one of the small single rooms. By myself on this trip so that was perfect. Easy access to the city center as Central Station is across the street. I've found that it's somewhat uncommon in European hotels to have an iron and ironing board in the room. This is nitpicking though. The hotel was well suited to my needs on this trip and I would certainly stay there again.
it was quietly at the night, so perfect for a tired family after a city trip a pool was spoilt
Security Value for the money comparing to other hotels in the same region
Everything prepared on time, nice room, nice breakfast, very good locaton. Lack of bar downstairs, small rooms
Good Location near central station Hotel was dated.
The location was very convenient, right opposite main entrance to central Station. The breakfast offered a good variety. My room was designated DeLux but was actually a very basic, dowdy, plain room. Nothing DeLux about it at all.
free internet, central location. No mini bar, room service closed at 9:00 pm. Regarding the room rate, they could provide a free bottle of water.
I try to use terminus every time I visit dtockholm becauce of it'sproximityto central station, and also for the friendliness of the staff.
The atmosphere is very nice. And the art.
The design of the rooms, the dining room and the lounge is superb. The staff is very friendly and helpful. the lounge was especially (over-)crowded during the evening/night by people not livinig in the hotel lydmar. the air condition has a relavitely strong ventilation
Excellent hotel! The staff is very friendly. Rooms are very good decorated (as if you're at home - books, vases, etc), beds, pillows, blankets - very comfortable. Breakfasts were good - big choice of tasty meals. Location is perfect - nearby the Royal Palace and "Open Tour" bus-stop. Shopping area is in a distance of 5 min walk. We liked everything and next time will choose this hotel again.
Excellent location, good large room, very helpful staff speaking good English, comfortable lounge and outside bar No
The location, side by side with Grand Hotel and the Palace in front of you. Friendly and small hotel with nice restuarant. The room was sold as a small room and it was. Suprisingly no music in the room. Not a TV with radio or a Ipod connection. That was bad for a new disign hotel!
Great, luxurious hotel with young/hip vibe. Perfect location for sunset cocktails with live music Common area bathrooms tend to get disgusting by 11p
I've stayed in fancy hotels, but this is a true gem! I loved everything about the Lydmar Hotel - convenient location, great ambiance, friendly staff and even bfst is included. Clean and modern decor, yet still warm and comfortable. I would live at the Lydmar if I could...
Fantastisk personal; hög standard på rum, restaurang i biblioteksmiljö Tillfart, parkering
The feeling of countryside even if it's in a city and the sight of the old town. The windows was terrible dirty.
The location, the service, the style. Excellent.
Staff were very friendly and flexible. Beautiful interior. Great location. No desk in the room.
Location The single room was like a prison cell with no Windows. O.K. for 1 night but not for any longer period.
Outstanding hotel. I was very confortable with the service, room, breakfasts. Everything was great. Even the location was ideal. I arrived at the central bus station and my hotel was across the road. Shopping and resturantes all around Scania. Nope, nothing negative. The Hotel was perfect.
Its location. Breaksfast was good - standard Scandinavian breakfast Hotel has a dingy atmosphere. My room ( my fault for choosing a windowless cabin) was too small and closed - will not do that again.
The staff was really nice, the breakfast was good, it was peaceful the room was too small but it was a cabin room so I guess this is normal - maybe with booking it should be more clear what kind of a room it is
location - no window - loud and couldn't sleep because doors were banging all night - bed as hard as a rock - it takes 1 HOUR for AirCon to start - If you want a tooth brush, you have to go buy one downstairs in their "store" - Absolutely no service or help with bags - They don't even give you water - No minibar - Tiny room. The coat hanger takes up half of the living area. This is the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. Avoid!
Very good breakfast