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Campaign-finance fights not over
High court's ruling on spending limits was just one case
By Fredreka Schouten
WASHINGTON � With corporations and unions now free to spend unlimited amounts on campaign ads, a series of court challenges coast-to-coast could unravel other campaign-finance restrictions � including limits on contributions to political groups.
The next test comes today, when a nine-member federal appeals panel in Washington holds oral arguments to consider whether an independent political group, SpeechNow, should be subject to a $5,000 annual cap on donations from individuals. Three judges on the same court last year voted to nullify those restrictions in a separate case involving EMILY's List, which works to elect female candidates who support abortion rights.
The EMILY's List case was one of a string of decisions that have chipped away at campaign regulations since 2007, culminating in last week's sweeping Supreme Court decision that overturned the ban on the use of corporate and union funds for campaign ads that directly call for the election or defeat of presidential and congressional candidates.
"Opponents of campaign-finance laws have teed up a series of cases to push the court ever further toward deregulation," said Richard Hasen, an expert on election law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. "It is paying off."
"I'm certainly emboldened" by the Supreme Court's decision, said Steve Simpson, a senior attorney with the Institute for Justice, a libertarian public-interest law firm, which represents SpeechNow. The firm also has challenged in federal court an Arizona law that allows public financing of state campaigns.
Last week's opinion by the Supreme Court "says that the court is very concerned about the implications of campaign-finance laws for freedom of speech," Simpson said.
Other pending cases include:
•A Republican National Committee lawsuit that seeks to overturn a ban on unlimited contributions to political parties by wealthy people, unions and companies. Now, no individual can give more than $30,400 a year to a national party committee.
•A California lawsuit that argues it is unconstitutional to publicly disclose the names of donors supporting a 2008 referendum that struck down same-sex marriage in the state.
Both cases were filed by James Bopp, a Republican lawyer from Terre Haute, Ind., and frequent challenger to campaign-finance laws. He initiated the lawsuit brought by a conservative group called Citizens United that led to the Supreme Court's sweeping decision Thursday.
In April, the Supreme Court will hear another Bopp case, challenging whether it was unconstitutional for the state of Washington to release the names of people who signed a petition that called for a referendum to overturn the state's domestic partnership law.
Bopp said he is driven by a "personal passion" to defend free speech.
"Our democracy depends upon the vigorous enforcement of the First Amendment against incumbent politicians who insist upon using laws to drive citizens out of the democratic process," he said.
Election law experts, such as Hasen and University of Texas government professor Brian Roberts, say the change in the court's composition has given fresh hope to groups that oppose limits on campaign spending.
Justice Samuel Alito, who joined the court in 2006, sided with a five-member majority in last week's opinion. His predecessor, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, sided with four other justices in 2003 to uphold the central provisions of a sweeping campaign-finance law Congress approved in 2002.
"The climate on the Supreme Court is different, and people like James Bopp see the opportunity to recast campaign-finance legislation," Roberts said. "The big question is how far the court is willing to go."
Fred Wertheimer of the watchdog group Democracy 21 said advocates of campaign-finance limits intend to fight back in the courts and on Capitol Hill, where they are pushing legislation for taxpayer funding of congressional elections. Other bills under consideration include a measure that would require corporate executives to appear in any advertisements they fund.
"This a political battle that is ongoing," Wertheimer said, "and the fact that the court made a disastrous and irresponsible decision is not going to stop us from being aggressive in pursuing our goals."
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I'm just looking for a bit of help really.
I work in an educational establishment with 1400 users, 1200 of which are students who frequently lock out their accounts and forget their passwords. This obviously eats away at our valuable time which we would rather use for developement!
What I want to have are touch screens mounted on the wall where users can unlock their accounts and reset their passwords. They will need to authenticate with either a fingerprint or (the more popular option it seems) a series of (personal) questions.
Does anybody know of any identity management software or out of the box solutions which would be best suited to my needs? All accounts are currently on 2003/2008 AD.
Your help and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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I have never seen anything like this, but in theory, you should be able to pull this off.
I would suspect the easiest way would be with a .net object as it should be able to talk to the AD.
A better solution would be to policy the problem away, by making the students either pay to have their password reset, or some other type of community service setup.
I think you will find that if you make them do this, your problem will go away.
Hope this helps
Dec 22, 2009 at 5:59 UTC
Where I am going with this, is that you have made the students lack of responsibility in remembering their passwords, an IT problem.
IMHO it is a student problem. They need incentive to remember their passwords, and not just think "Oh no big deal, those IT guys will fix it for me"
But, if you make it painful for them with some sort of fund like a swear jar, or they have to perform some sort of school community service, I bet they stop forgetting their passwords.
Just my two cents worth
P.S. you might just get some bathroom partitions cleaned, or get that nasty supply closet cleaned out in the process.
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2017 Junior Lord Mayor Competition
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Entries are open.
Be the little big boss of Melbourne. Competition ends 5pm, 14 August 2017.
Enter online here
It's free, fun and you learn about Melbourne.
Entry is open to Victorian students in grades five to seven (10 to 12 years of age).
The Junior Lord Mayor gets to raise the flag on Melbourne Day, wins a class excursion to go sailing on the Enterprize, joins city councillors and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle on official and other fun duties during the year and more!
The Junior Lord Mayor will be chosen on 24 August 2017 by a panel of judges, including Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, Radio 3AW presenter Denis Walter, 13 CABS' Head of Client Services Simon Purssey and Melbourne Day Committee chairman Campbell Walker.
'It's fantastic', says Junior Lord Mayor
Mason Dwyer tells radio 3AW that being Junior Lord Mayor is fantastic, giving speeches is fun and wearing mayoral robes "makes you look and feel more special than you are."
He appeared on the Afternoon show, hosted by Denis Walter, and was interviewed by Denis and Channel Nine news presenter Peter Hitchener, one of the competition judges.
Peter Hitchener said Melbourne Day was "probably the most important date on the calendar" for Melburnians. He said last year' s finalists were "unbelievable, amazingly articulate, they had a very clear vision of the world and what they want to do ".
Mason urged students to enter, saying it's a fantastic role and "would look great on your resume".
Denis asked Mason if he still had time to do schoolwork among the official civic duties.
"I've managed to fit it all in," His Worship smiled assuredly.
Here is a direct video link (11.24)
'Let's make Melbourne a better place to live'
Mayor Mason's first decree
With thanks to 13CABS, our competition partner
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town crier Ian Morrison
Awesome, must-hear interview
If there's one interview you listen to all year, make it this one!
Listen now: Mason's radio 3AW interview with host Denis Walter, and guest Channel Nine's Peter Hitchener (8:00, MP3)
Mason Dwyer, 11, is the 2016 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He was the outstanding candidate from six excellent finalists.
The school captain from Aspendale's St Louis de Montfort's School is a keen environmentalist, loves the city's architecture, its landmark buildings, food and people.
He barracks for AFL side St Kilda, is a keen runner, and he's a recycling and environmental advocate.
His big ticket is fixing Melbourne's homeless issue.
"Homelessness is a problem the world faces, not just our city. I'm here to try to help with that," the little big boss of Melbourne told 3AW.
His favorite building is the Eureka tower, and he loves Eureka Skydeck.
"I want to cure homelessness and make Melbourne a greener city full of grass and trees to make everyone happier, and make Melbourne a better place to live. I want to make the world a better place."
The other finalists were Maximus Debski, from St Mary's, Ascot Vale; Zaci Zdraveski, Sandridge School, Williamstown; Stephanie Bridges, Menzies Creek PS; Alice Casey, Genazzano College; and Simona Crivelli, Genazzano College.
Judging was held in the historic council chamber at Melbourne Town Hall. Our judges were:
- Channel Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener
- City of Melbourne's Acting Director, City Economy and Activation, Katrina McKenzie
- Melbourne Day Chairman Campbell Walker
- Simon Purssey, Head of Client Services, 13CABS
- Judging MC Sarah Styring, Executive Officer, Melbourne Day Committee
The competition, now in its fourth year, is open to students in grades five to seven and aims to educate Victorians about the city and its history.
Top marks: Channel Nine newsreader Peter Hitchener with Mason (top left). Awarding the finalists (top right). The judges hard at work (bottom left). Getting some tips for the year ahead as the little big boss of Melbourne from the big boss, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle (bottom right).
Class of 2016: Simon Purssey from 13CABS (back left); Channel Nine's Peter Hitchener; Melbourne Day Chairman Campbell Walker; City of Melbourne's Katrina McKenzie; (front left) Zaci Zdraveski, Sandridge School, Williamstown; Maximus Debski, St Mary's, Ascot Vale; Stephanie Bridges, Menzies Creek PS; Junior Lord Mayor Mason Dwyer, St Louis de Montforts, Aspendale; Simona Crivelli, Genazzano College; Alice Casey, Genazzano College; and town crier Ian Morrison.
Previous Junior Lord Mayors
2017: (To be announced on 24 August 2017.)
2016: Mason Dwyer, from St Louis de Montfort's Primary, Aspendale.
2015: Claire McDaniel, from Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak. Read about Claire
2014: Ebony Chiazor, Stella Maris Primary School, Point Cook. Read about Ebony
2013 (inaugural year): Abigail Dinan, Stella Maris Primary School, Point Cook. Read about Abigail
Teachers, hold your best class in 182 years
The resources and ideas below can be used in classrooms, child care centres, kindergartens — and by parents at home.
See also the other celebrations being planned in Events.
Free fun activities are available as downloads as well. See Join in.
Education Kit
Gilbert and the Guardians of Melbourne
Free classroom resource: learn who founded Melbourne
To be used in conjunction with the Gilbert and the Guardians of Melbourne e-book (see below)
Education kit: Download it now! (PDF)
Gilbert and the Guardians of Melbourne: purr-fect for classrooms
Free e-book: learn who founded Melbourne. Download it meow! (PDF)
Or read it online as a flipbook. Start flipping, go!
Students will love learning about their city through the eyes of Gilbert, Melbourne's first cat — the Tassie tabby who arrived on the Enterprize with the first settlers.
Gilbert and the Guardians of Melbourne tells the story of Melbourne, including Aboriginal history, via a series of city "guardians", or historical landmarks, representing culture, industry, events and other elements that have shaped Melbourne.
Developed by the History Teachers' Association of Victoria and Melbourne Day Committee, the engaging and colourful e-book is ideal for teachers to use in classrooms and parents at home.
Download it now FREE here or view it online as a flipbook, start flipping, go! It is also available from the HTAV.asn.au website. It's a big file: please be patient if downloading the PDF.
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State Library of Victoria
Learn what life was like in colonial Melbourne, from people who were there. Discover Melbourne's criminal past, the history of Victoria's changing landscape, political events, gold rushes and the impact of the World Wars. All this and more is available at the state library's terrific Ergo website designed for students and teachers.
The Changing face of Victoria free and permanent exhibition brings together historical artefacts, photographs, drawings, maps, letters and diaries to tell the stories of the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria. Join a free guided tour for your class. See also: The Changing face of Victoria online resource
Items on regular display include key artefacts such as the Batman Deeds, the last notes of Burke and Wills and Ned Kelly's armour. Discover also the colourful story of jam making in 19th-century Marvellous Melbourne, see early photographs of the Princess Theatre, and learn about the often-forgotten role of women on the goldfields. Located in the library's Dome Galleries, the exhibition is open 10am to 5pm daily.
Melbourne Town Hall tours
Free tours of Melbourne's historic Town Hall are available week days and give visitors the chance to learn about the architectural, social and political significance of this impressive 19th century building. Experience the grandeur of the wood-panelled Council Chamber, stand on the portico where the Beatles waved, sit in the Lord Mayor's chair and view the richly carved Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, the largest grand romantic organ in the southern hemisphere.
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Eureka Skydeck 88
Education with altitude! Eureka Skydeck 88 offers school trips to the highest classroom in the southern hemisphere.
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More at the Skydeck education web page.
Flagstaff Gardens tours
The oldest park in Melbourne and the highest vantage point for a long time, the gardens are a treasure trove of mystery and history. You can learn its secrets on a special Royal Historical Society of Victoria tour. Details in our Events section.
Hidden Secrets Tours
Special, discounted tours during Melbourne Day week are. Discover the Melbourne many locals miss with the award-winning Hidden Secrets Tours. School tours available. Book here HiddenSecrets.com
Melbourne's tall ship Enterprize
Re-live Melbourne's maritime history aboard the much-loved Enterprize. Sail Victoria Harbour and learn about the ship's role in Melbourne's founding. The Enterprize is the focal point of the spectacular Melbourne Regatta, held annually during Melbourne Day week. Details in our Events section.
Metro Trains' education program
Metro's Dumb Ways to Die is a great "be safe around trains" awareness program. Metro also has experts who come to your school and community group to talk about safety, travel and trains.
Book and get a Melbourne Day party pack for your students. Email Metro Trains for details.
Our Victorian Stories: inquiry units
State Library of Victoria's early Melbourne and Victoria teaching and learning resources are supported by a range of activities. The inquiry units explore the historical significance of places, people and ideas in Victoria. They are based on the e5 Instructional Model and align with the Australian Curriculum and AusVELS.
Making of Melbourne resource kit
Who founded Melbourne? (PDF), part of The Making of Melbourne resource kit, produced especially for schools by the City of Melbourne and Melbourne Day Committee. It includes a teachers' guide, and student materials and activity sheets.
Melbourne Museum's
The Melbourne Story
The Melbourne Story features more than 1200 objects from Museum Victoria's collection, making it the most complete and object-rich exhibition about Melbourne ever staged.
Watch a video (6:47) of Melbourne Museum Curator Deb Tout Smith talking about the Melbourne Story.
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Take a sneak peek of Melbourne Story with this interactive virtual exhibition.
Museum Victoria's
Marvellous Melbourne online tour
Learn more about how the city was founded and the early days, the gold rush, the 1880s boom, the 1956 Olympics, and more in this fabulous Marvellous Melbourne mini-site.
See Melbourne Museum's The Melbourne Story
And Museum Victoria's the Founding of Melbourne, 1835
Further information
Download our eight-page fact sheet The Founding of Melbourne (PDF)
Visit the Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Koori Victoria: Collections and resources at the State Library of Victoria
The City of Melbourne's History of a city
Port Phillip Pioneers Group, representing descendants of Melbourne's pioneers
Foundation and Early History, from eMelbourne - The Encyclopedia of Melbourne, a Melbourne University School of Historical Studies online resource
Port Phillip District information about the early days of Melbourne and the Port Phillip District
Party pack
Free, fun Melbourne Day activities for teachers in classrooms, and parents at home, are available as downloads. See Join in.
Melbourne Day FAQs
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Paris (AFP) April 02, 2014
Renault Trucks Defense said Wednesday its project to develop an armoured infantry fighting vehicle together with a Russian manufacturer is on hold due to the Ukraine crisis.
"The project is on hold because of the political situation, but that is not saying it has been halted," RTD marketing director Marc Chassilian told journalists in Paris.
The project to develop the wheeled combat vehicle named Atom with Russia's state-owned Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) is at risk due to its use of a Volvo motor, the Swedish daily Dagens Industri said Wednesday.
RTD is owned by Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo AB, and the use of the Volvo motor requires Swedish government approval.
The newspaper wrote that there is a risk the government would now veto the deal as "its policy is clear: Swedish companies shouldn't furnish the Russian military or defence industry with military equipment that risks being used against Swedish troops."
Sweden is not part of NATO, whose members including France have yet to block weapons sales to Moscow over its annexation last month of the Crimea from Ukraine. NATO members have suspended military cooperation with Russia, however.
RTD and UVZ signed in February 2013 at the Idex arms show in Abu Dhabi what the Russian company calls a cooperation agreement to jointly develop the Atos.
Neither company has provided any details.
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ARE, Sweden (AP) Lindsey Vonn seems to make history every time she wins — and she's doing that often.
GALLERY: Vonn's season highlights
Vonn won the super-G season finale at the World Cup finals Thursday, becoming the first American woman to capture the championship title in the discipline.
"The confidence just keeps building and building in race after race," she said. "I trust myself, I trust my ability and that's what allow me to ski fast and aggressively."
Vonn earned her third crystal globe this season, tying the U.S. record set by Phil Mahre in 1982.
The 24-year-old Vonn finished the Olympia course in 1 minute, 20.63 seconds. A day earlier, she clinched the World Cup overall title for the second straight year by winning downhill.
"I was hoping so much that I could win today and get the super-G globe, no American female has ever done that," Vonn said. "I'm so, so happy. What a week it's been so far."
Nadia Fanchini of Italy finished runner-up in 1:20.71 and was second in the final super-G standings.
This was Vonn's ninth World Cup win this winter, setting another U.S. record for the most World Cup wins in one season — male or female.
She leads all American women with two overall titles, 22 career wins and 47 podium finishes. Her consecutive downhill titles matched Picabo Street in 1995-96.
It marked her fourth straight World Cup super-G win, following her victory at the World Championships last month at Val d'Isere, France.
"To have five back-to-back in the super-G is more than I ever thought was possible," Vonn said. "It's incredible. Going into the season I did not start off so strong in super-G, but later in the season I finally picked up a rhythm and I stuck with it. It's been a crazy season for me. I'm really happy."
BRENNAN: Vonn set to be 2010 Olympic star
Vonn topped the final super-G standings with 461 points, followed by Fanchini at 416.
In the overall standings, Vonn increased her lead to 1,788 points. Germany's Maria Riesch, who was 0.24 behind in third place, stayed in second place overall with 1,359 points.
Vonn posted the fastest split times all the way down.
"I was pretty nervous at the start," said Vonn, who resides in Park City, Utah. "I think I skied the top really well. I tried to ski the same way that I've been skiing in the last few races. Just full attack but still smart skiing.
"After I went off the first jump, I knew that I was going pretty fast because I got really good air. I got a little bit too aggressive on the bottom, went a little bit too inside and got kind of kicked by a bump and almost crashed. But I was able to hold it together and make it to the finish. Then seeing the scoreboard ... it was a dream come true."
The women's events include a slalom on Friday. Riesch has already secured the season title in that discipline. Vonn is second in the standings, and Sarka Zahrobska of the Czech Republic and Tanja Poutiainen of Finland are the only skiers who can overtake the American.
"I have already won the overall, so I'm just go out there and try to ski the best race that I can and still have fun," Vonn said. "Maria has already won the (slalom) title. That's nothing really that I can do, just hang to second place."
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Mohenjo-daro (lit. Mound of the Dead, Sindhi: موئن جو دڙو, pronounced [muˑənⁱ dʑoˑ d̪əɽoˑ]) is an archeological site situated in what is now the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2600 BC, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, existing at the same time as the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Crete. Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BC, and was not rediscovered until 1922. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.
Mohenjo-daro was built in the 26th century BC, and abandoned around 1800 BC. The ruins of the city were discovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India. He was led to the mound by a Buddhist monk, who believed it to be a stupa. In the 1930s, major excavations were conducted under the leadership of John Marshall, K. N. Dikshit, Ernest Mackay, and others. Further excavations were carried out in 1945 by Ahmad Hasan Dani and Mortimer Wheeler.
The last major series of excavations were conducted in 1964 and 1965 by Dr. George F. Dales. After this date, excavations were banned due to weathering damage to the exposed structures, and the only projects allowed at the site since have been salvage excavations, surface surveys and conservation projects. However, in the 1980s, German and Italian survey groups led by Dr. Michael Jansen and Dr. Maurizio Tosi used less invasive archeological techniques, such as architectural documentation, surface surveys and localized probing, to determine further clues about the Indus Valley Civilization.
Mohenjo-daro is located in the Larkana District of Sindh, Pakistan, on a Pleistocene ridge in the middle of the flood plain of the Indus River Valley, around 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the town of Larkana. The ridge was prominent during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization, allowing the city to stand above the surrounding plain, but the flooding of the river has since buried most of the ridge in deposited silt. The site occupies a central position between the Indus River and the Ghaggar-Hakra River. The Indus still flows to the east of the site, but the riverbed of the Ghaggar-Hakra on the western side is now dry.
Mohenjo-daro was most likely one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which is also known as the Harappan Civilization after Harappa, another important IVC site, located to the north of Mohenjo-daro in Punjab, Pakistan.
The prehistoric Indus culture blossomed over the centuries and gave rise to the Indus Valley Civilization around 3000 BC. The civilization spanned much of what is now Pakistan and North India, but suddenly went into decline around 1900 BC. Indus Civilization settlements spread as far west as the Iranian border, with an outpost in Bactria, as far south as the Arabian Sea coast of western India in Gujarat. Among the settlements were the major urban centers of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, as well as Lothal.
At its height, Mohenjo-daro was the most developed and advanced city in South Asia, displaying remarkably sophisticated engineering and urban planning for its time
Mohenjo-daro has a planned layout based on a street grid of rectilinear buildings. Most were built of fired and mortared brick; some incorporated sun-dried mud-brick and wooden superstructures. The sheer size of the city, and its provision of public buildings and facilities, suggests a high level of social organization. At its peak of development, Mohenjo-daro could have housed around 35,000 residents. The city is divided into two parts, the so-called Citadel and the Lower City. Most of the Lower City is yet to be uncovered, but the Citadel is known to have public baths, a large residential structure designed to house 5,000 citizens, and two large assembly halls.
The city had a central marketplace, with a large central well. Individual households or groups of households obtained their water from smaller wells. Waste water was channeled to covered drains that lined the major streets. Some houses, presumably those of wealthier inhabitants, include rooms that appear to have been set aside for bathing, and one building had an underground furnace (known as a hypocaust), possibly for heated bathing. Most houses had inner courtyards, with doors that opened onto side-lanes. Some buildings had two stories.
In 1950, Sir Mortimer Wheeler identified one large building in Mohenjo-daro as a "Great Granary". Certain wall-divisions in its massive wooden superstructure appeared to be grain storage-bays, complete with air-ducts to dry the grain. According to Wheeler, carts would have brought grain from the countryside and unloaded them directly into the bays. However, Jonathan Mark Kenoyer noted the complete lack of evidence for grain at the "granary", which, he argued, might therefore be better termed a "Great Hall" of uncertain function.
Close to the "Great Granary" is a large and elaborate public bath, sometimes called the Great Bath. From a colonnaded courtyard, steps lead down to the brick-built pool, which was waterproofed by a lining of bitumen. The pool measures 12m long, 7m wide and 2.4m deep. It may have been used for religious purification. Other large buildings include a "Pillared Hall", thought to be an assembly hall of some kind, and the so-called "College Hall", a complex of buildings comprising 78 rooms, thought to have been a priestly residence.
Mohenjo-daro had no circuit of city walls, but was otherwise well fortified, with guard towers to the west of the main settlement, and defensive fortifications to the south. Considering these fortifications and the structure of other major Indus valley cities like Harappa, it is postulated that Mohenjo-daro was an administrative center. Both Harappa and Mohenjo-daro share relatively the same architectural layout, and were generally not heavily fortified like other Indus Valley sites. It is obvious from the identical city layouts of all Indus sites, that there was some kind of political or administrative centrality, but the extent and functioning of an administrative center remains unclear.
Mohenjo-daro was successively destroyed and rebuilt at least seven times. Each time, the new cities were built directly on top of the old ones. Flooding by the Indus is thought to have been the cause of destruction.


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Doctors often recommend low-fat, low-sugar diets to treat a wide variety of conditions from diabetes to heart disease. Besides improving diagnosed health problems, eating less fat and sugar often helps overweight individuals shed unwanted pounds that could ultimately lead to serious health concerns. Whatever your reason for trying to eat a diet low in fat and sugar, you'll need to make some conscious choices about exactly what you should eat every day.
You've probably heard that it's a good idea to eat breakfast. In fact, you shouldn't skip any of your meals since your body needs a certain amount of fuel to run effectively. What you need to make sure is that you're not eating things like doughnuts, bacon, eggs and other fried foods. If you're attempting to stay on a low-fat, low-sugar diet, you should eat things like whole-grain breads and cereals. If you are having whole-grain toast or bagels, don't slather them with butter, jelly, or cream cheese. Instead, try eating them plain. If you absolutely must have something on them, try spreads made with 100 percent fruit and no added sugars, but use only a minimal amount. Some good whole-grain cereals are Total, Grape Nuts and Shredded Wheat. If you aren't sure about a cereal's fat or sugar content, check the label to see how much of each you will get from one serving. Also make sure that you are using 1 percent or nonfat milk on your cereal.
Another good option for breakfast is oatmeal with cinnamon. You could also try either low-fat or nonfat cottage cheese with a piece of fruit such as a peach or plain yogurt with some berries mixed in. If you absolutely must have something to sweeten your yogurt, try stevia. Just a few drops will go a long way. As far as drinks go, both coffee and hot tea are naturally fat- and sugar-free drinks as long as you're not adding any cream or sweeteners to them.
For lunch, you can have a wide variety of types of foods. Popular lunch items are soups, sandwiches and salads. Watch out for soups because many cream type soups are high in fat. Also tomato soups made with whole milk can have lots of fat in them. Check the labels on cans at the store before you purchase soup. And if you are thinking about ordering soup in a restaurant, talk with your server about what is in the soup before you order it. Homemade soups are a good way to go, especially since you know exactly what you put in them.
Sandwiches can be a great lunch choice. Just make sure your sandwiches are made of whole-grain breads and lean meats. Lettuce, tomatoes and pickles are fine, but watch out for high-fat salad dressings. You can either skip the dressing altogether, have mustard or use low- or no-fat mayo.
Salads are another good lunch choice as long as you make sure any meats in them are lean. Be careful about having things like bacon, ham and fried chicken strips on your salad, since all these are high in fat. Also think carefully about what type of dressing you choose. Go with no-fat or low-fat dressings, and use them sparingly. If you are at a restaurant, consider getting your dressing on the side. That way you can control how much you have on your salad. As far as drinks go, try squeezing some lemon in your water to make sugar-free lemonade.
When thinking about dinner, go with small portions (3 to 4 ounces) of lean meats, poultry or fish that are grilled, roasted or baked. Along with your meat, have lots of vegetables. Good low-sugar, low-fat vegetables include asparagus, broccoli, cabbage and mushrooms. But other vegetables can be beneficial. Just be careful about eating too many starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn and green peas. Various types of beans can also be good as long as you eat them in moderation. If at all possible, skip dessert. But if you absolutely must have something, try a baked apple topped with a little cinnamon. Unsweetened tea is a good drink choice as long as you don't add any sugar to it.
When eating a diet low in fat and sugar, you will find yourself being hungry quite often. So it's a good idea to eat two to three snacks during the day to help curb your appetite. Raw veggies such as carrots, celery and cauliflower are good choices as are apple or orange slices and a wide variety of berries.
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WASHINGTON Federal regulators on Tuesday proposed some clarifications to sweeping new rules designed to shield consumers from unfair credit card practices.
The regulators recommended that key protections in the rules — including restrictions on interest rate increases — would continue to apply to balances when the account is closed, acquired by a different financial institution or are transferred to another account issued by the same institution.
The rules still are slated to take effect in July 2010.
Under another proposed clarification, the regulators suggested that consumers who make purchases under programs that defer interest payments are protected by the new rules.
"If a consumer makes a purchase under this type of program, the terms governing interest charges on that purchase ... cannot be changed through a 'hair trigger' or 'universal default' rate increase," the regulators said.
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This invention relates to a method of detecting a deflated tire on a vehicle suitable for cars, trucks or the like and is an improvement to some aspects of the system disclosed in European Patent Publication No. 291217.
European Patent Publication No. 291217 is primarily aimed at vehicles having electronic anti-lock braking systems. Such electronic ABS systems have wheel speed signal generators which provide a multi-pulse signal usually of 48 or 96 pulses per revolution of each wheel, and the system described provides an add-on system for such a vehicle. It provides a deflation warning system having similar reliability to the ABS equipment and yet does not need additional wheel sensors or cabling because it can operate within the computer of the ABS equipment itself. Thus, while the system is effective and of low added cost to a vehicle already equipped with ABS, it is not economically viable on vehicles not so equipped.
An object of the present invention is to provide a deflation warning system utilizing simple wheel speed sensors.
According to one aspect of the present invention a method of detecting a partially deflated pneumatic tire on a vehicle having four tires each mounted on a wheel comprises sensing the angular velocity of each wheel by providing for each wheel, a signal generator to provide a single signal or pulse for each turn of the wheel, selecting a first wheel and measuring the time for one rotation of that first wheel, after beginning the first measurement, similarly measuring the times of rotation for each other wheel, storing the times for each of the wheels for at least three rotations of each wheel and averaging the times to produce an average angular velocity value for each wheel, processing the four average angular velocity valve signals in a processor unit which subtracts the sum of the average angular velocity valve signals from one pair of diagonally opposite wheels from the sum of the average angular velocity valve signals from the other pair of diagonally opposite wheels, sensing when the magnitude of the result is between 0.05% and, 0.60% of the mean of the two sums and, when it is, operating a warning device to indicate a tire is partially or completely deflated.
Preferably, the processing unit also looks at the angular velocity of each of the four wheels in turn and senses when one of the the signals is different from the average of all four signals by more than 0.1% and signals a deflation when both this signal and the previously mentioned signal factor are in the ranges specified.
The times may be measured against a standard clock frequency, which in one example is 62.5 kilocycles per second. A separate clock may be provided for each wheel and the clock or clocks may be started at the first pulse for the respective wheel or run continuously and the time recorded when the first or relevant pulse occurs.
In one arrangement at least three successive average angular velocity valves are stored for each wheel and interpolation is then used to calculate for each wheel the angular velocity at the chosen time so that the angular velocity of all wheels is known for the same time.
As an alternative to the single pulse for each revolution of each wheel, the single pulse signal may be derived from a multi-signal generator by ignoring intermediate signals between two successive signals from a preselected single signal generating segment. In this case, one preferred method is to begin the time of rotation for the first wheel from a first pulse and immediately begin the time of the rotation for each other wheel at the next pulse for the respective wheel following such first pulse.
In either case, rotations for each wheel are taken and this set of 15 rotations is divided into three groups of 5 rotations and the angular velocities of all four wheels are computed by interpolation to give the speeds at a predetermined time. The predetermined time is conveniently the time of the last of the four wheels beginning to be timed.
Preferably, the processing unit, following receipt of a calibration signal, measures the angular velocities of all four wheels, determines calculation constants to allow for the rolling radius of each tire at the time of calibration, and subsequently uses such constants to determine the existence of deflation. The calculation of the constants may be repeated at at least one higher speed of the vehicle to provide constants allowing for changes of rolling radius of the vehicle tires at such speeds and thus allow for differences in growth characteristics of different tires fitted to the vehicle.
Further aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of some embodiments in conjunction with the attached diagrammatic drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the method of calculation comparing the full speeds.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relative positions in time of each wheel and the pulses timed thereof.
The apparatus fitted to the vehicle is basically a pulse generator associated with each wheel comprising in the simplest embodiment a single magnet attached to each wheel for rotation therewith and attached to the vehicle suspension a stationary pickup such that a single pulse is obtained each time the wheel rotates. An alternative pick-up is the multi-tooth digital signal producing system used at each wheel used for an electronic anti-skid system commonly known as electronic ABS. In this latter case, the pick-up may be additionally connected to the ABS system and the same digital signal used as is used by the ABS system.
The signals from each wheel are carried through cables to the inputs of a central processing unit which is basically a computer and may in fact be the same computer as the ABS equipment where it is fitted. Four separate indicator lights are provided one for each wheel and these are most conveniently mounted on the vehicle dashboard.
The central processing unit monitors the various signals and compares them to determine whether or not it should give an outward signal to indicate that any tire on the vehicle is deflated.
The method of calculation will now be explained with reference to FIG. 2. Firstly, it should be understood that when the vehicle begins to move the four signal pulses, one for each wheel, will occur in a random manner according to where the wheels were left when the vehicle stopped. Thus, the first pulse to be received could come from any of the four wheels. For the sake of this explanation however, it will be assumed that wheel 1 is the first one to give an output pulse and indeed that the wheels 2, 3 and 4 will follow in the order 2,4,3 with their first pulse.
In the computer, a timer running at a fixed frequency of 62.5 kilocycles per second is running and when the first pulse comes from wheel 1 the time is noted. The times of the next 15 following pulses are also noted for that wheel giving 16 times in all. Immediately after the first pulse from wheel 1 the time of the next pulse from wheel 2 is noted followed by 15 further times for wheel 2. The same occurs for wheels 3 and 4 so that for each wheel 16 times have been recorded against the same clock. Immediately the last wheel to first signal its movement has completed its sixteenth time, the calculation of the signals begins. Firstly, for each wheel, 15 successive times of rotation are calculated and then grouped into three groups of five, each of which is averaged, so that three times result, each of which is averaged over five turns which reduces noise in the system.
Interpolation is then used to estimate the angular velocity of wheels 1, 2 and 3 at the instant when wheel 4 gave its first signal. The angular velocity of wheel 4 at that time is also calculated. Thus the angular velocities of all four wheels at the same instant are found.
The processing unit also calculates lateral and longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle by comparing the angular velocity signals for the wheels on each side of the vehicle and then comparing the signals from the front and rear pairs of wheels with the forward speed calculated from the means of the angular velocities of all four wheels. The lateral and longitudinal acceleration, figures are compared with a predetermined value for the vehicle concerned. In the case of longitudinal acceleration an acceleration greater than 0.3 g causes inhibition of deflation warning calculation. In the case of lateral acceleration, this occurs for figures greater than 0.06 g averaged over 5 turns of the wheels. This is to avoid false deflation warning signals due to weight transfer causing rolling radii of the tires to vary.
The system then calculates an error signal dT by comparing the angular velocities of the wheels according to the formula. ##EQU1## where: T14=T1+T4 and T23=T2+T3
& T1, T2, T3 and T4 are the interpolated times, at the same instant, for 5 revolutions of the wheels 1, 2 3, 4, respectively. (1 is the left front, 2 the right front wheel, 3 the left rear wheel and 4 the right rear wheel).
It is, of course, to be understood that such times are directly proportional to the angular velocities of the wheels.
This dT signal is monitored and the processing unit prepares to sense a deflation if the signal is greater then 0.05% and less than 0.6%. In fact the existence of a puncture is then known and the next step is to find which tire is punctured.
The monitor unit looks at the difference between each wheel angular velocity in turn and the average speed of the four wheels and if the difference between any one wheel and the average is more than 0.1% a second signal is generated. If both dT and the difference signals exist in the ranges mentioned, then a deflation is sensed and the wheel concerned is determined and an output deflation signal is given by the monitoring system. This signal is used to light an indicator on the dash board of the vehicle and this indicator comprises 4 lights to show which wheel is deflated according to the difference signal between each wheel and the average.
As a safety guard against spurious signals, the warning signal is preferably delayed until three consecutive warning results have been obtained in the processing unit.
Each successive detection calculation of the processing unit occurs after 15 turns of the first wheel being considered. Following the sixteenth time for the last of the wheels being watched, there is a short time for computation and comparison of results and immediately following that, a further detection sequence is initiated. Thus, the sensitivity of the system with the filtering for 3 consecutive warning signals is slightly more than 45 turns of the wheels on a vehicle which means that the system has an operating time at most vehicle speeds of only a few seconds. Most importantly, the system works at very low vehicle speeds and, indeed, a puncture occuring overnight when the vehicle is stationary, is sensed as soon at the vehicle has covered 50 turns of its wheels, at a maximum.
To fully allow for tire and vehicle characteristics, it is necessary to trigger manually or otherwise a calibration initiating signal. This is done after changing one or more of the tires on the vehicle and may in some circumstances be necessary after reinflation, although this is not usual.
In some cases, where tires have substantial growth at high speed, it may be necessary to calibrate the system at two or more different speeds to allow for tire growth. This is not necessary when the tires on the vehicle are all the same construction. But, in the event of tires having different constructions being fitted to the vehicle, different growths at high speed may cause rolling radii to move out of acceptable tolerances and cause false signals. The system can be programmed to calibrate at different speeds to allow for this. In that case, initiation after changing a tire will satisfactorily correct and insert the necessary constants for the system to operate at all speeds.
The wheel speed signals may conveniently be achieved by using a single pulse generating system comprising a magnet rotating with the wheel and a pick up adjacent to it but mounted on the brake or suspension. This gives a single pulse per revolution. It is only one example of single pulse generators of this type and many others are known, any of which can be utilized for the invention. Similarly, the more normal multi-pulse signal generator used for anti-skid braking systems and braking control systems of the electronic type can be used. In that case, the intermediate pulses are omitted in the processing unit so that only one signal per revolution is used.
In the latter case of multi-pulse signal generators, an improved response time can be achieved by using a system to select the pulse counted according to the other wheels. Thus, where a first pulse on wheel 1 is timed for the first of the 15 time periods, the first following pulse on each of the other wheels can be taken for the first times for each of the other three wheels. Thus, the first times for each of the four wheels are very close to one another and the highest operating speed of the deflation warning system is achieved.
The embodiment described above uses a continuously running clock of 62.5 kilocycles and notes the times at each signal for each wheel. Obviously, there are many variations in this including using a separate clock for each wheel, switching the clock on at the first pulse and switching it off and noting the time period to simplify calculation and, indeed, varying the speed of the clock according to the speed of the vehicle to allow easier computation and avoid the high numbers necessary to be stored at higher vehicle speeds.
While the above description relates to sensing a puncture in the shortest possible time, it is also possible using the principles of this invention to monitor over a long time. This gives a possibility of detecting a smaller pressure loss. For example, a long monitor period over 50 successive calculations allows determination of pressure loss in one tire of 0.2 bar whereas the above described short term monitoring system gives pressure sensitivities of the order of 0.5 bar.
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|U.S. Classification
|340/444, 340/442, 73/146.5, 340/671
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Jan 28, 1991
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Shima is the Rokugani word for Islands.
Rokugani Islands Edit
|Eien no Kiken Shouto
|"Eternal Danger Islands"
|Faro Island
|Gotei Island
|Hantei's Point
|"Suitengu's Curse"
|Heart of Kusatte Iru
|Hitokori no Shima
|"Island of Fire and Ice"
|Island in the Mist
|Island of Lost Wilderness
|"Komori Island"
|Kaigen's Island
|Kameyama Jima
|Michi ni Mayotta Musume Irie
|"Lost Daughter Inlet"
|Morehei Island
|Miryoku no Shima
|Naga's Rest
|Shima Chuto de
|"Halfway Island"
|Shima no Kinu
|"Island of Silk"
|Shima no Koshinryo
|"Island of Spice"
|Suitengu's Throne
|Teardrop Island
|Tempest Island
|Ue no Shima
|"Above Island"
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Consumer Protection Law
Consumer Protection Law Questions? Ask a Lawyer Now.
Hi! LegalGems here. I'll do my best to assist you.I can only provide general information, so a follow up consult with a private lawyer is recommended. If a consumer makes a purchase and the seller is unable to deliver the product/service, then that is considered breach of contract. The damages for a breach of contract are generally the price paid for the goods/services.
If a seller fails to perform according to the terms of the contract, the consumer can first dispute the issue with the credit card company. Most credit card companies are very proactive in resolving these disputes. In fact, if the seller fails to respond, or cannot provide proof that the transaction occurred, the card company will often reverse the charges.
Since the company will be shutting down and will not be able to provide the goods/services, that would generally be considered a material breach. A material breach goes to the very heart of the matter, and the goal is to restore the parties to the position they would have been in but for the breach i.e. return money to plaintiff, tickets to defendant.
If the tickets had an expiration date of the 26th, there would be no actionable claim; however, if there was no expiration, and they were purchased with the intent to use them a few months from now, and there were no such restrictions, typically the seller would be found in breach. Since most credit card companies have a time limit for initiating a dispute, it is best to initiate it immediately; for if this time period lapses (generally 60 days but it depends on the individual card) then the fact that you called in and spoke to a couple of different reps is very hard to prove, so an extension for filing would be unlikely. The other alternative is to sue in small claims; but ideally the credit card company will reverse it.
Under section 170 of the Fair Credit Billing Act, (an amendment to the Truth in Lending Act), chargebacks are permitted when the seller fails to provide the goods/service, or when the transaction was unauthorized.
I am still a bit confused why the Credit Union told me that they can only cover fraudulent claims, and were so adament that this would not be covered.


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|1,439 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 - 5 nights
This condo is actually TWO individual 1 bedroom condos with a connecting door between the units. Newly remodeled, each condo is equipped with a full Kitchen, Dining room, Living room, Bathroom, Bedroom with KING SIZE BEDS, and Balcony. Keystone Resorts 8 passenger, high speed gondola is just outside our building. Park in the heated garage near the elevator to your condo. Dozens of shops, restaurants and nightspots are only steps away. Lobby recreation area includes Flat Screen TV, lounge, outdoor Gas Grill, Fire Pit, Fitness room, Sauna, Hot tubs and Heated Pool. This is considered Keystone Resort's premier location.
Our rates specify exactly what you will pay, nothing hidden, no additional cleaning charges. Free WIFI for all of our guests.
This condo has earned Keystone Resort's highest 'VIP Rating'. Located in Blackbear Lodge on the 2nd floor, it has a great view of Keystone mountain and the gondola. LCD/HD Flat Screen TV's & DVD players in both living rooms and bedrooms. We also offer our 2BR condo in Jackpine Lodge #68365, connected via the underground parking garage...also completely remodeled with KING SIZE BEDS in both bedrooms and double vanities in each bath. All DVD players in our condos have Netflix/Pandora/YouTube and more.
Take the elevator to the first floor, it's a short walk to ski rental & lift ticket offices, ski school and the Keystone Children's Center for daycare. Starbucks, shopping, reading cafes, restaurants and nightspots are also in the village
Jackpine and Blackbear are the closest buildings to the new eight passenger gondola ... a short walk ... 2307 vertical rise and less than 12 minutes to the top.
The calendar below shows availability ~
Check out what's new at Keystone!
Dercum Square Ice Rink: This new 7,200-square-foot rink in River Run offers day and night skating along to music piped in from an overhead sound system. All skating is free, with the only exception being if you rent skates at the rink.
Camp Keystone: Children ages 3-14 are welcomed with open arms at Keystone Ski & Ride School's Camp Keystone. This new and exciting take on Ski & Ride School features theme days, new kid friendly learning areas, and best of all students that book for three or more days are guaranteed to have the same instructor.
The Keystone Kidtopia Snow Fort: As part of Keystone's Kidtopia programming you can bring the whole family to the top of Dercum Mountain to play on the Snow Fort. Play in a maze, sit on the Kidtopia throne, climb atop snowy towers and much more. This unique playground is open as late as the lifts.
Kidtopia Family Weekends: During peak family vacation periods throughout the winter, Keystone Resort is offering family activities throughout the week or weekend with special activities designed just for families, including movie night in the village, live entertainment, interactive arts and crafts, family dining and more. Go to keystonekidtopia for more info.
Be sure to download the Epic Mix app on your iPhone or Android before your trip. Your season pass or even you one-day pass will be equipped with a RFID chip that will automatically calculate your vertical feet skied, updates Facebook if you'd like and allows easy downloads of pictures of you and your friends taken by on-mountain photographers - all for free!
Keystone is the only Colorado ski resort with two high-speed gondolas. The first takes you to the top of Dercum Mountain and the second to North Peak and the Outpost- home to the Alpenglow Stube and Der Fondue Chessel.
Keywords: ski condo, furnished ski condo, Keystone Resorts
We are Jim and Kim Griffin from Tampa, Florida. While we enjoy the year round warmth of Florida, we love the winter sports and summer mountain festivals in the village. We're active on the homeowner board in Keystone and enjoy upgrading and improving our condos yearly. We hope you'll join our wonderful group of returning guests!
Kim Griffin purchased this condo in 2009
After skiing at several resorts, we found River Run Village to have everything we need & more in a ski vacation. Our children grew up learning to ski in Keystone Resorts fantastic children's programs and now they travel here with their spouses and children.
Jackpine & Blackbear are the closest buildings to the new Gondola and our condos are two of only a few "VIP Rated" units in all of River Run. Come and enjoy 'no hassle' skiing, snowboarding, winter & summer events and more!
We rented the units with another couple. The units were perfect for us! Each couple had their own space but with the adjoining door we could be together when we wanted to. The kitched was fully equipped, we had our breakfasts & most lunches at the condo. Condos are very clean and up-to-date. Being from Southwest Missouri we were a little surprised the units did not have air conditioning, but once we opened a couple of windows we realized we didn't need it! Very easy rental process. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
We were in Keystone for our daughter's wedding June 16, 2017. We had the joining rooms which worked out perfectly for the wedding party getting ready. Beautiful, comfy, and cozy! My husband, AKA proud father of the bride, uses an electric wheelchair at times, and was able to move around the room as well as the whole resort with ease. What a blessing it was to have found these rooms! Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU Kim!
We stayed at Kim & Jim's adjoining Black Bear condos on a recent vacation and couldn't have asked for a more perfect set up. The condos are beautifully decorated and extremely well maintained. We stayed with another couple and having the privacy of the separate condos with the convenience of an adjoining door was great for socializing and planning our outings. The condo location is right in the middle of the village and close to everything in Keystone.
This was our 2nd year to stay in Kim and Jim's Black Bear condos and needless to say, our vacation was awesome! The condos are extremely nice with comfortable furnishings as well as being in a wonderful location! The Black Bear building itself is very well appointed with a nice grilling, hot tub, fire pit area.
And I can't say enough good things about Kim and Jim. They are always ready to answer questions about the condo and resort and have been great to work with! We have already made our plans with Kim and Jim for Spring Break 2013 and are looking forward to nothing but a pleasureable experience!
These condos are right in the River Run complex, very handy to the restaurants and shops. Furnishings are very comfortable and the two units were great for us to share with another couple since there was ample room to be together as well as privacy for each couple. There were a couple of minor issues (coffee pot, hair dryer) that the guest services people promptly remedied. We'll definitely consider staying there again on our next trip to that area.
We had another fabulous vacation at Keystone, in large part thanks to your condo, Kim & Jim! Having our son use the living room of one condo as his bedroom essentially turned this combined 2-bedroom condo into a 3-bedroom condo, with all of us using the kitchen, dining room, and living room of the "mountain view" condo as our common areas. This really worked out well for us. We absolutely loved having the 2 different balconies with the distinctly different views -- one of the River Run village and the other of the slopes (River Run trail). The decorations and upgrades definitely made this unit extra special for our Christmas vacation! Coleman & Greg had great skiing conditions, while Kim & "Grandma" really enjoyed reading books by the fireplace. We've already started planning to stay in one of your condos again next year! Happy New Year, Kim & Jim!
These two adjoining units were perfect for our
party of six. Had more room than we knew what to
do with. Could not have been more ideally suited
for our reunion of friends from around the country.
Had skiers of all levels and even a non-skier. So
being right there on top of everything in the village
and only a few steps away from the gondola
worked well for us. Not a hassle for any of us to
come and go as we pleased throughout the day.
Both condos were warmly decorated, nicely
appointed with new appliances and electronics, very
clean and well cared for. Kind of fun going out on
the balconies and watching the crowds walk by on
their way to/from the gondola and lift. Used the
hot tub at sunset one evening. It was clean and well
maintained. Appreciated the abundance of spa
towels and plastic beverage cups available there.
Lower level parking with keycard entrance was
definitely convenient. Could not have been happier
with our lodging choice.
Cross country skiing, tubing hill and snow biking at top of Keystone Mountain (just off the gondola), sledding hill at Keystone Nordic Center, snowboarding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling. Childcare: Keystone Children's Center, FREE Parking, 24 hour front desk, Outdoor heated pool (Open year round), Restaurants, Shopping and Laundry facilities on-site. FREE shuttle will take you to other ski areas: Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain or to town for shopping at the Outlet Mall and more.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Summer 2017
Apr 17 2017 - Oct 31 2017
3 night minimum stay
Early Ski 2017
Nov 1 2017 - Dec 21 2017
3 night minimum stay
Holiday 2017
Dec 22 2017 - Jan 1 2018
3 night minimum stay
Jan Ski 2018
Jan 2 2018 - Feb 1 2018
4 night minimum stay
Spring Ski 2018
Feb 2 2018 - Apr 15 2018
4 night minimum stay
Summer 2018
Apr 16 2018 - Oct 31 2018
4 night minimum stay
Early Ski 2018
Nov 1 2018 - Dec 20 2018
5 night minimum stay
Holiday 2018
Dec 21 2018 - Jan 1 2019
5 night minimum stay
Jan Ski 2019
Jan 2 2019 - Jan 31 2019
5 night minimum stay
Spring Ski 2019
Feb 1 2019 - Apr 15 2019
5 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
5 night minimum stay
On sight check-in *Confirmation # and check-in information will be sent via email after final payment is received
Damage Protection *Guests must present a photo ID and a major credit card upon check-in