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Welcome to our Vacation Rental! 100% Recommended 16 Reviews
Beautiful two level, three bedroom condo directly across from Blackcomb Mtn. Located on lovely Fitzsimmons Creek. This condo offers the best location in Whistler. With only a short walk to both mountains and Village, this allows everyone to go skiing and come home at their own pace by leaving your car at home. This unit is fully equipped. To book click on Reserve Now or call us direct at (604) 771-5400 or (778) 772-0201
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Overhead View Livingroom w/Vaulted Ceiling
Downstairs Bathroom
Kitchen Open to Dining/Livingroom
Entrance Hall
Entrance opening into Kitchen/Dining area
Living area opening to dining area
Master bedroom
Downstairs bathroom, newly renovated
Downstairs bathroom, newly renovated
Downstairs bathroom, newly renovated
Dining Room
Kitchen, newly renovated
Kitchen area with bar stools
Bedroom 2, with king size bed and large closet
Bedroom 2, view of Living Area w/ Vaulted Ceiling
Upstairs bathroom, newly renovated with heated floors
Floor temperature controls
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2, view of Living Area w/ Vaulted Ceiling
Available | Booked | Unavailable |
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A $200 cleaning fee will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Rates Calculation | Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only. Get a Price Estimate in Your Currency |
Season | Start Date | End Date | # of Nights | Rate/nt | Comments |
Winter/Spring | Jan 2, 2017 | Apr 30, 2017 | 3 + 5 + |
$375.00 $350.00 |
Summer | May 1, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | 3 + 5 + |
$375.00 $350.00 |
Payment Info
Policy | Amount Required | Due Date | Payment Accepted |
Reservation Deposit | 25.00% of total | Due at time of booking | Online CreditCard via this website |
Balance of Payment | Full remainder | 45 days prior to arrival | |
Damage Deposit | $400.00 | Reservation deposit. | |
Less than 45 days prior to arrival | Full payment | At time of booking |
Property Description
3 bedroom, 2 level condo. Downstairs: master bedroom with queen bed; living room, dining room, updated 3 peice bathroom and updated kitchen. Upstairs: two bedrooms, one with a king size bedroom suite, the other bedroom has a queen bed, updated 3 peice bathroom and laundry. The large entrance room has ski and board racks.
Sleeping Areas & Beds
Main level with views to Blackcomb.
Room Type | Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows) |
Sleeps | 2 |
Beds | 1 Queen |
Floor Level | 1 |
King size suite
Room Type | Semi Private Loft (Open room overlooking a living area) |
Sleeps | 2 |
Beds | 1 King - King size bed |
Floor Level | 2 |
living room
queen hide-a-bed
Room Type | Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed) |
Sleeps | 2 |
Beds | 1 Queen Sofa Bed |
Floor Level | 1 |
Room Type | Semi Private Loft (Open room overlooking a living area) |
Sleeps | 2 |
Beds | 1 Queen |
Floor Level | 2 |
Fully equipped- fridge stove dishwasher microwave coffee maker and coffee filters dishes cutlery spices cleaning supplies. The kitchen has been recently updated with new cupboards and granite counters and flooring and stainless steel appliances.
Living Area
Lovely sunken living room with views up Blackcomb Mtn. Private deck off living room with barbeque. Large comfy sofa and arm chairs. T.V. vcr stereo games cards and videos. Antique sleigh and skis on wall.
Dining Area
Large table with an extra leaf and eight chairs.
Special Features
Vaulted ceilings, slate entrance way, slate fronted fireplace, antique skis, sleigh and snowshoes. New flooring throughout, and new granite counters in new kitchen! Lots of sleeping area, a kids room with a queen bed and bunk beds and of course the best location in Whistler!!
Fireplace | Propane fueled |
Shared Amenities
Baby/Infant Equipment | playpen |
BBQ | propane |
Books | Included |
Cable TV | Included |
Deck | Included |
Fireplace | Propane fueled. One tank will provide approximately 20 hours of heat. We will supply one tank per four day stay. Please do not leave the fireplace on when you are out of the condo. |
Fresh Linens | Included |
Games | Included |
Guest Parking | parking pass provided |
Hairdryer | Included |
Iron and Ironing Board | Included |
Laundry Facilities | Included |
Logs | Propane fueled fireplace. Each tank give approximately 20 hours of heat...we will provide one tank per 4 day stay. |
Resort Information | plenty of brochures |
Secure Reserved Parking | underground |
Secure Ski and Bike Storage | spot underground for bikes |
Stereo | Included |
VCR | Included |
Videos | Included |
A valet service is available in Whistler. Details are in condo. Discount tickets are available.
Location & Map
The Gables is located between Fitzsimmons Creek and Blackcomb mountain. Blackcomb base is across the street and Whistler mountain and the Village are a short walk away. The x-country trails start just across the creek. You are never far away! A location map can be emailed if requested.
Access Time to Lifts
Less than 5 minutes walk |
Access Time to Shops & Restaurants
Less than 5 minutes walk |
Access Time to Grocery Stores
Less than 10 minutes walk |
All property title and ownership are verified independently by AlluraDirect.com at the time that the property is listed. | |
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All customer complaints against owners are tracked and kept on record. Owners with more than 2 complaints spanning a subscription period are automatically terminated. Owner accounts are now immediately terminated under a subset of zero tolerance clauses in the Terms of Service Agreement. You are free to contact AlluraDirect.com to get independent owner verification from our office. | |
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Suitability & Eligibility Policies
Non-Smokers Only | non-smoking unit. Please use outside deck and ashtray |
Pets | Please contact the owner if you have a pet. |
Seniors |
Wheelchairs |
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
Cancellations Made by Guests | You will receive a full refund if the condo is re-booked. Obviously, the more time we have, the better the chances of re-booking. We can not control travel and weather conditions..no refund for lost days due to these conditions |
Delayed Arrivals | |
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information | you will receive access information when we receive your final payment. A map can be e-mailed if required |
Guest Account Termination | The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site |
Ineligible Guests Reservation Reversal | The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses |
Late Reservation Payments | |
Privacy | The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact. |
Guest Stay Policies
Check-In Time | 4:00PM. If the condo is available,early check-in is possible. contact us regarding your arrival time |
Check-Out Time | 10:00AM. Cleaners must have access to the condo for arriving guests |
Complaints Concerning Property | Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure. |
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Rental Accommodation Zoning | |
Terms of Eviction |
Local Tips
About Us
Another great stay.....
Mark from Mountain View, United States
Date: Mar-04-2017 for a stay in Feb 2017
Stayed here for the second time in two years. Very convenient location....close to upper village and the main village. Furnishings are clean and comfortable. Washer.dryer in the unit was very convenient. Owners were very responsive to my inquiries. Another nice vacation!
View Full ReviewThe Gables a great place to stay
Donald from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Feb-14-2017 for a stay in Feb 2017
The Gables is a great place to stay. Despite being so close to the Village and the Wizard, it was extremely quiet. Condo was extremely clean and roomy. It has everything you need. Would definitely come back and stay here again. Donald Lamarche
View Full ReviewGreat place. Excellent location. Nice owners!
yang from vancouver, Canada
Date: Feb-12-2017 for a stay in Feb 2017
Nice place. Perfect location. Walking distance to lifts. Owners were very responsive and nice enough to find us an extra parking pass when we needed it. The only thing I didn't like was that the entrance to the complex was very icy/slippery but great stay overall.
View Full ReviewGreat choice for a family stay
Keith from Manotick, Canada
Date: Feb-12-2017 for a stay in Feb 2017
This was a fantastic choice for a 3-generation whistler vacation. *The location was perfect for a walk to black comb base or the village proper - including kids (8+9) and an active skiing septegenarian. *The condo was as described in the ad, neat, nicely appointed, and comfortable. *The owner Chris was helpful and responsive during the process, and checkin was was clear. Even the caretaker/superintendent was very helpful and friendly!
View Full Review
Highly recommended
JON from BRISBANE, Australia
Date: Jan-31-2017 for a stay in Jan 2017
Fantastic place so easy to get to either Blackcomb or Whistler , we had 1 problem which Chris fixed as soon as he was able to. Would recommend to everyone and definitely will return. Jon .H Brisbane
View Full ReviewGables Stay
Patricia from Seattle, United States
Date: Jan-16-2017 for a stay in Jan 2017
The Gables is a terrific location - quiet yet close to the lifts.
View Full ReviewSpacious 3 bedroom
Sara from Seattle, United States
Date: Aug-05-2016 for a stay in Jul 2016
This property is so close to everything - right in between the main village and Blackcomb base, so you can choose which way to go. Walk out the back way, and the sound of the river accompanies you on your walk! The feel of the space was very nice - plenty of room for two families to spread out. Master bedroom bed was quite comfortable.
A couple of the appliances are aging and probably need replacement soon, for example - the bottom dishwasher rack is tough to slide in, but it cleans the dishes fine. It was well stocked for guests - plenty of towels and handsoap at every sink!
All in all, a fantastic place to stay!
View Full ReviewGreat stay
Alvin from Prince George, Canada
Date: Jun-25-2016 for a stay in Jun 2016
Great condo
kristen from burnaby, Canada
Date: Feb-21-2016 for a stay in Feb 2016
Great property with a good location! No complaints, would definitely stay again. Parking is a bonus super easy and convenient, you can walk everywhere so it's nice just being able to leave the car.
View Full ReviewQuiet location, close to lifts
Paul from Bonython, Australia
Date: Feb-04-2016 for a stay in Jan 2016
This is a very nice comfortable property in a very quiet location yet only a few minutes walk to ski lifts and the village. The owners supply plenty of clean sheets and towels for the three bedrooms and pull out sofa, along with all the basic supplies (soap, toilet paper, shampoo etc.) you need for your stay.
This condo worked well for our family group with young children, older children and adults. The location is very quiet which is perfect for families, but for adult groups any partying would need to be done in the village (only a few minutes walk away) and not in the condo. The entrance room worked particularly well as a drying and storage room for ski clothes and equipment.
The only issue I have with the design of the condo is that two of the bedrooms have openings into the living room which means that noise travels between these areas. For us this meant that the adults needed to be very quiet in the living areas once the young children had been put to bed.
View Full ReviewGreat time!
Ole from Everett, United States
Date: Dec-29-2015 for a stay in Dec 2015
Excellent townhouse just few minutes walk to the lifts and the village. If you have a party of 6-10 his is a perfect place to stay for a few days!
View Full ReviewCan't wait to go back :)
Alison from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Dec-14-2015 for a stay in Dec 2015
This is home is really nice and spacious, the furniture is comfortable and the location is perfect! We had a great weekend and hope to be back soon. Thanks Debbie and Chris!
View Full ReviewFantastic Stay!
Lynn from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Nov-23-2015 for a stay in Nov 2015
AMAZING place. We were three couples and loved the convenient location and the fast responsiveness of the owners. Would note that the two upper bedrooms have windows without glass so there is no sound insulation between rooms/floors which may be problematic if people wake up or sleep at differing hours.
Regardless, would rent again as it was clean, well stocked and every little thing was though of - from firelogs to the bbq. This place has everything you could possibly need. Thanks Chris and Debbie!
View Full ReviewHighly Recommended
Scott from Burnaby, Canada
Date: Sep-28-2015 for a stay in Sep 2015
This is a lovely condo in immaculate condition, in a great building. The owners were very generous and friendly (by email), and we felt quite welcome.
View Full ReviewWhistler vacay
Melanie from Maple Ridge, Canada
Date: Oct-13-2014 for a stay in Oct 2014
I almost don't want to write a review because we loved staying here so much and want to keep it our little secret! It's in a fabulous location and has everything you need.
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My Father and I and Saburo Sakai
Half a century after his father's death, he struck up an extraordinary friendship with a man who had been there
December 1998 | Volume 49, Issue 8
Although he had made many trips to the States and had sent his daughter to school here in America, eventually giving her hand in marriage to an officer in the United States Army, Saburo Sakai speaks practically no English. Fortunately he was accompanied by an interpreter, Jim Crossley, who spent the next twenty minutes or so translating for us, as first Sakai-san apologized for killing my father and I in turn assured him that I bore him no malice whatsoever; his act had been the duty of a soldier, as my father's death had been his duty and his fate as a soldier.
The next year, Sakai-san accepted our invitation to spend the night in our home on the last day of the annual Yakima Air Show. He arrived late in the afternoon, accompanied by the young Japanese-American woman who would serve as translator. He proved to be a gracious, witty, and engaging guest.
He began by asking me if I had any article of clothing that had belonged to my father. When I retrieved my dad's old West Point sweater, which I had been carrying with me since I first left home to attend the Military Academy myself, he set it on a coffee table in the middle of the living room and said a very brief Shinto prayer over it. He then explained that this prayer, from one warrior to another whom he had slain, would assure my father an elevation to several levels in heaven above wherever it was that he had been originally relegated on his own merits. While I am not a very religious person, I was both moved by this gesture and reassured that, somehow, my father would in fact benefit from this simple yet sincere and powerful ceremony.
Sakai-san next brought out the leather pilot's helmet and white silk scarf that he had worn the day he shot my father down. While this had a strong impact on me, my wife, and our three sons, who were with us on this most fascinating of evenings, what he related to us next was even more intriguing. For these were the helmet and scarf that he had also worn several months later, on the day he took two bullets in the head in combat over Guadalcanal, after which he flew the four hours it took to return to his home base in Rabaul. It was clear where the bullets had struck, one of them having ricocheted off the metal rim of his goggles, the second having torn through the leather of the helmet near the temple. The idea that he could have survived these wounds, much less continued to fly for hours after that, was all but inconceivable.
The scarf was tattered, but in a relatively symmetrical way. The damage, rather than being the result of the ravages of time, had occurred in one brief and traumatic encounter. The explanation was simple. His canopy had been blown away in the attack that had caused his wounds, but this proved a blessing of sorts in that it kept a steady rush of air blowing into the cockpit, helping him maintain consciousness. He was so severely hurt, however, that more than once, in order to shock himself into fuller consciousness, he had to aggravate the pain by striking his open wounds. In spite of this, he passed out several times, only to be awakened by the reinforced strength of the wind rushing into his cockpit as his plane nosed down toward the sea below.
When we later told Sakai-san that our eldest daughter was not there because she was attending flight training in Arizona to become a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he was greatly moved. He saw this as a continuation of the warrior line, and it seemed especially gratifying to him that it was in the field of aviation. What was most interesting to us, given Japan's singular lack of progress in the feminist movement of recent years, was that he was delighted to find that it was a girl who was to carry this tradition into the next generation.
With that he took the tattered scarf and tore from it a piece, which he handed to me. Give it to my daughter, he said, and tell her to carry it with her whenever she flies; if she does, whatever gods there be will surely protect her from the perils of the air.
My daughter still carries this talisman, and while I am still not much of a believer in things supernatural, I rest easier when she is flying, knowing that she has that scrap of silk with her.
And so ended my quest, with a newfound friend, the man who killed my father.


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Veterans Receive Free Dental Care
Coordinators say this year's free Dental "Stand Down" was a huge success that had more than just veterans grinning from ear to ear.
It's a sound that makes many cringe but not these patients.
They're veterans who are receiving free work at MSU's Dental Hygiene Department during this year's free Dental "Stand Down."
"Last year we saw a total of 32 veterans. This year's it's more than doubled and it's just way more than we had ever expected," says Kathy Hammack, patient coordinator for the Dental Hygiene Department.
Veterans received free x-rays and a free cleaning.
This program has veterans smiling and not just because they're getting dental work but also because they're getting seen immediately and not on what's called a space available basis.
"That means if there is a slot for you then they'll get you in. How long could the wait be? Days. Months. It all depends," says Veteran Dezi Hale.
But here they got right in the chair with no wait.
The dental stand down was held to thank veterans for their service to this country but students say the "thanks" went both ways.
"They keep thanking us for all that we do but in turn, we're just so thankful for them so I think it benefits everybody all the way around," explains Erica Young, an MSU dental hygiene student.
Last year coordinators say 32 veterans participated in the Dental "Stand Down.
This year they say the number more than doubled to nearly 70 people.
So, scheduled patients will be seen this coming Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
And coordinators say as long as veterans continue calling and making appointments they will continue providing the service.
But we found out that this service could be expanding even more.
Coordinators are currently working to include MSU's Nursing, Radiology and Respiratory Departments.
So next year's program could be even bigger.
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Get an overview of this hotelFamily fun at the shore
Located in Ocean City, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Mallard Run Recreation Center, Advanced Marina, and Sixtyfirst Street Park. Maui Golf and Ocean Plaza Mall Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
At Holiday Inn Ocean City, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy surfing/boogie boarding. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Room Amenities
All 216 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Free WiFi and furnished balconies or patios are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels.
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, Holiday Inn Ocean City provides an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a swim-up bar. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 6000 square feet (557 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Holiday Inn Ocean City has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 216
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of floors - 9
- ATM/banking
- Indoor pool
- Concierge services
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking areas
- Electric car charging station
- Meeting rooms 8
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free parking nearby
- Beach towels
- Conference center
- Outdoor tennis court
- Conference space size (meters) - 557
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- Year Built 1981
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 6000
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Swim-up bar
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking, Free parking nearby
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Furnished balcony or patio
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Iron/ironing board
- Room service (limited hours)
- Sofa bed
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Sofa bed size
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Heating
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Touch of Italy - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Pool Bar and Grill - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Boat tours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Only service animals are allowed
No rollaway/extra beds available
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5.00 and USD 15.00 per person (approximately)
Hotel Name
- Holiday Inn Hotel OCEAN CITY
- Holiday Inn OCEAN CITY
- OCEAN CITY Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Ocean City Hotel
- Holiday Inn Hotel
- Holiday Inn Ocean City Hotel Ocean City
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October. Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Town Square
Callippe earns spot on Golfweek Magazine's list of best municipal courses
Original post made on May 28, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, May 28, 2009, 4:01 PM
Comments (6)
a resident of Downtown
on May 28, 2009 at 6:28 pm
This is just great news! I'm not a golfer, but I'm thrilled.
This is the kind of news which will help hold property values up after Measure G fails.
Stop worrying Yes on G folks.. all's well.
a resident of Ruby Hill
on May 29, 2009 at 11:57 am
Get your facts straight. Do you know that Calippe golf course cost the city of Pleasanton over $30,000,000 dollars to build.
The notes payable and interest owed on this Pleasanton Golf course is going to cost Pleasanton Tax Payers far more than any percieved home value increase from having a nice golf course.
The revenue's generated from this course are not going to be nearly enough money to help pay for both the (1) Annual operating cost and (2) most importantly - the note plus interest owed.
Where is that money owned going to come from - you got it - Pleasanton Tax Payers.
I love golf like a lot of others - but this golf course is and will be a money pit for the city of Pleasanton for a lot of years.
a resident of Downtown
on May 29, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I got my facts straight, Brad. You took the whole post out of context. I rather imagine your jockey's are in a jumble because you have to pay for 2 golf courses.. I'd bet you fought Callippe [you can't spell either!] from the start.
The point of my post was [is?] the Yes on G folks are fearing their property values will go down if Pleasanton Schools suffer by lack of a parcel tax. I was trying to assuage their fears by pointing out that having a top 10 'municipal' course here will help sustain their values.
They should sleep well with that knowledge, don't 'cha think??
a resident of Ruby Hill
on May 30, 2009 at 5:44 am
How did I take your post out of context ?
You say the new golf course is going to help maintain property values.
My second sentence refutes that statement with FACTS -
"The annual operating costs plus notes and interest owned of over $30,000,000 are going to cost the Pleasanton Tax Payers far more than any real or percived increase in property value."
Is it a beautiful golf course yes - Did the City of Pleasanton overextend themselves and create a large money pit for the Pleasanton Tax Payers - absolutely.
a resident of Downtown
on May 30, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Brad... I made a simple point about the fears of the Yes on G supporters. You pointed out that the golf course will cost a lot of tax money, negating the parcel tax/home value argument.
We could stretch it out further by saying unfunded liabilities and mandated programs from the state will negate the argument.
Many things detract from the position 'they're' trying to use to justify the parcel tax. I used the golf course story merely as a counterpoint.. didn't suggest at all that that was the 'cure'.
If we're going to do a financial analysis of the golf course, we should also look at the sports park; the Bernal improvements; the Firehouse Arts complex, and maybe even the Fire Department!
Lot's of things affect home values... not having a parcel tax destroying them is spurious at best. A typical political emotional appeal.
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on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:08 am
way to high-jack a wonderful story about the recognition of a lot of hard work. you two are both douchebags!!!!
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The more time I spend with Addy and her family, the more I learn about generosity and the freedom that comes from the lack of need for money. I am truly inspired and awed by their kindness, and their willingness to share and give to anybody of what little they may have for nothing in return.
A few weeks ago, as Addy and I were digging up the blueberry bushes that she gave me, she was telling me how people will call her up every now and then and ask her if she has any blueberries to pick. When they are in season, she is happy to let anybody come by and pick all they want, for free. But she will get these calls from people asking her if she would have a gallon of blueberries ready for them to come by and get, and offer to pay her for them.
It surprised me as she went on to tell me that she will refuse to pick for these people. She will tell them that they are more than welcome to come and pick for themselves (at no charge), and she will even be happy to help them, but she won't pick for money. As she put it, "I'm not for sale; I won't waste my time for a buck! I'm more than happy to share anything that's leftover after feeding my family, but I'm not going to pick for your family too!" She explained that she would much rather help you pick your berries, and enjoy good conversation and fellowship, than pick them all herself and meet you at the front door for a split second to earn a dollar.
I found myself pondering this mentality for quite a while. See, my thinking is just the opposite! To me, I would much rather make a dollar than give my hard earned produce away for free. But the more time I spend with Addy, the more I realize that their riches come from the blessings of their generosity and friendships, and not from any monetary gain.
As a matter of fact, they don't have much need for cash, and they turn it down often. A few weeks ago Addy and her husband helped us with a project at our house for two whole Saturdays (a post on that coming soon), and we gladly offered to pay them for all of their help. They refused, saying that when they were young they had people help them when they were first starting out, and they were just passing it on.
They did spot an older dishwasher in a junk pile (from our remodel) beside our house, and they asked us what we were going to do with it. We were more than happy to let them take it with them. Addy told me that her dishwasher had just died like the day before. I told her I wasn't sure if ours would work, but she was more than welcome to it. We also sent with them a bike for their son that we just had sitting around. It was such a blessing to us to be able to repay their kindness in some way.
Turns out, the dishwasher worked great for them. I was so glad! So, it was a blessing to them to be able to help us, and it was a blessing to us to be able to give them something in return that they could use. It was neat to see how the Lord was working through it all. I love how they trade for just about all of their needs. Of course her husband works, obviously they do need some money, but for the most part they see very little need for it.
What inspiring and awesome role models they are to me to have such little dependence on cash. It is my whole hearted goal now to follow in their footsteps: that by the time I am 40 we too will be out of debt completely; no house payments or anything! And it wasn't because they made such a tremendous amount of money, quite the contrary. It was because of their wisdom, frugality, modesty, and I believe, even their generosity.
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I love the sweet simplicity of life in the slower lane that you describe in your post. Thanks for sharing your life with those of us stuck in the fast lane in Southern CA. Hope to be joining you soon out in the country.
How true it is…We often give eggs away to our neighbors and friends. They in turn often share what they have with us, this way we have gotten raspberry plants and tomato sauce as well as car repair and farm sitting.
Great posts on this website by everyone!
I have always thought the idea of leaving food for those in need is wonderful and what a better world we would live in if it happened regularly. Your posting about leaving food reminded me of something I read about many years ago. While I am not religious, this line from the bible really spoke to my heart:
And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger (Leviticus 23:22)
As soon as I read this I knew I would always leave food in my fields for those in need. I'm about 5 years away from my dream homestead and this has always been part of my plan.
I really enjoy your website! We stay in South Africa and for the past year have also heard the call to live "simpler". It's truly been an adventure in learning to homestead and fine tuning our ears to hear God's will.
I like this article so much! Just last week in our community newspaper we had an article about some local veterinarians whose practice is on a corner stand at a big intersection, planting veggies on the sidewalk for those in need. There's a simple sign inviting those who are in need to help themselves. Last night me and my husband were comtemplating doing the same thing. So this week I'll be clearing the sidewalk flowergarden to make space for veggies!
Wonderful article! Sara and I are so blessed to have friends like you and Jerry. You are an encouragement to both of us. Hey, we just cancelled our television subscription today so we are totally television-less now!! Less need for money and more time for each other, right? Maybe we can get together with you guys and not watch it together! LOL.
Anyway, thanks for your wonderful writing. We're reading it and loving every minute of this new generation of people who are seeking God's will, friends and family far above paper money and the will of an unlawful state.
Great post. It reminded me of a bumper sticker I saw just yesterday. It said: Everyone has debt, be WIERD.
I just found your blog and will be dropping by more often.
I totally agree with Addy with her blueberries.
Let me explain, our family puts out a 1/2 acre garden every year and we have apple trees and a grape harbor, we forage our property for raspberries, blackberries, walnuts, wild cherry, wild grapes, etc.
I don't have a moment of spare time! Now, I enjoy what I do for MY family. I am joyful and I am teaching my children to help. I enjoy getting the organic food for MY family and OUR health (and OUR budget). BUT, IT TAKES TIME AND WORK!
Many people don't understand that I rarely sit down in the spring/summer/fall. It's constantly doing something from early morning till 11 pm. I have had people ask for produce, sure I'm willing to share! (BUT you are welcome AFTER I have gotten what MY family needs – I'm not doing this for the fun of it! Gardening comes at great time and expense)
I have had people say, "Oh, but, could you please drop it off, oh and I might not be home, just leave it. . ." HUH? You want me to PICK it and DELIVER it, too!
Definately not worth my time for a dollar or two. Even if someone did offer to pay me. The feeling of being used is just not worth it, instead it would be more fun to take a break and pick together and maybe share some conversation and a cold drink.
Well, that was refreshing! I wish more people had this attitude, really.
I worked until I was 40, at which point I "retired" to stay home with my son. I had kids (a daughter too), by choice, later in life, and chose to stay home. Although I did not homeschool, I still choose to stay home once they went to school. Many people can't understand that choice, and truthfully sometimes I feel like a slaker. Even my own kids wish I had a paying job, so that they could enjoy more of the material things their peers have. I still think i made the right choice, but it would probably have been easier if we lived in a different area.
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by Staff Writer / Washington CapitalsARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have recalled right wing Andrew Gordon and center Jay Beagle from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. The Capitals also assigned defenseman Brian Fahey to Hershey.
Gordon, 25, is a fourth-year pro who has played four games for the Capitals in his career. The Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, native has collected 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) and 12 penalty minutes in 26 games with Hershey this season and currently ranks second in the AHL in goals and fifth in points.
A seventh-round choice, 197th overall, in the 2004 Entry Draft, Gordon wears No. 63 for the Capitals. He scored 50 goals for Hershey last season (37 in the regular season, 13 in the playoffs), one of two AHL players to score 50 goals total. He played in the 2010 AHL All-Star Game and was named to the postseason AHL Second All-Star Team. In addition, Gordon played three seasons of college hockey at St. Cloud State (WCHA).
Beagle, 25, has played in one game (Oct. 23 vs. Atlanta) for Washington this season, registering two penalty minutes. The 6'3", 210-pound native of Calgary, Alberta, has collected 11 points (7 goals, 4 assists) and 20 penalty minutes in 21 games for the Bears this season.
Beagle has appeared in 11 career NHL games for the Capitals, posting two points (1 goal, 1 assist) and six penalty minutes. He also played in 66 games for the Bears during the regular season last season, collecting 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) and 25 penalty minutes while also recording nine points (2 goals, 7 assists) in 21 playoff games. Beagle, who wears No. 83 for Washington, was signed as a free agent by the Capitals on March 26, 2008.
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This research is on the foreign direct investment (FDI) in China. It explains how China attracts FDI and benefits from them.
2. Objectives:
To investigate factors which made China attracted for foreign direct investment
To find out China has benefited from the large inflow of foreign direct investment or not
3. Research Question:
Why China is attracted for FDI, is it unique or can be replaced?
How do China benefit from foreign direct investment?
4. Introduction:
In 1978, reformists within the Communist Party of China (CPC) led by Deng Xiaoping had developed Socialism with Chinese characteristics and Chinese economic reform, and partially opened China to the global market. China became a market economy which capable of generating strong economic growth and increasing the well-being of Chinese citizens from planned economy. Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening up policy is quite brilliant, this can be shown by the activities and development of China for the past 30 years (Chen, 2008).
China has managed to increase eightfold its GDP per capita, with annual GDP growth averaging more than 9.5 percent over 30 years, and GDP per capita growth of 8.1 percent. China witnessed significant changes in comprehensive national strength, people's living standards and international influence thanks to the reform and opening-up policy (XinHua, 2008).
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is defined as an investment involving a long-term relationship and reflecting a lasting interest and control by a resident entity in one economy (foreign direct investor or parent enterprise) in an enterprise resident in an economy other than that of the foreign direct investor (FDI enterprise or affiliate enterprise or foreign affiliate). FDI implies that the investor exerts a significant degree of influence on the management of the enterprise resident in the other economy. Such investment involves both the initial transaction between the two entities and all subsequent transactions between them and among foreign affiliates, both incorporate and unincorporated. FDI may be undertaken by individuals as well as business entities (United Nations Conference, 2007). An important part of the economic reform process in China has been the promotion of FDI inflow. After more than 30 years of economic reform, China has become one of the most important destinations for cross-border direct investment.
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5.1 Foreign direct investment (FDI) Analaysis in China
The past few years has seen a great growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) that has exceeded both world output and world trade. China is definitely the largest recipient, and in 2004 exceeded the USA as host destination (Ali, 2005). It has consequently attracted an increasing attention from multinational businesses. Since China adopted the reform and opening-up policy in the late 1970s, foreign investment has played an increasingly important role in its economic growth.
As a result of the active government promotion through various policy measures, FDI in China has grown rapidly since the 1978, especially in the 1990s. From early 1980s to late 1990s, limited FDI inflow to China has increased from about US$ 1.5 billion a year to more than US$ 40 billion a year in 1999. During the same period, China is actual use of FDI grows from about US$ 0.5 billion to more than US$ 40 billion a year. China has been the world largest FDI recipient among developing countries since early 1990s. In recent years, FDI to China accounts for 1/4 to 1/3 of total FDI inflow to developing countries. Foreign investment has become an important source for Chinaís investment in fixed assets. Its share in total annual investment in fixed assets grew from 3.8% in 1981 to its peak level of 12% in 1996. After the Asian financial crisis in 1997, FDI inflow fell and its contribution to fixed assets investment has also decreased to about 9% and 7% in 1998 and 1999 (Fung, 2002). Foreign direct investment to China increased 7.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2010, up to US$23.44 billion, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce. China has moved to support foreign investment with the new regulations encouraging high-tech, service, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly projects (China Brifing, 2010).
Global rankings of the largest FDI recipients confirm the emergence of developing and transition economies: three developing and transition economies ranked among the six largest foreign investment recipients in the world in 2009, and China was the second most popular destination (as the chart below). China achieves the fastest growth rate of Gross National Product in the world and is likely to remain attractive for international investors in the next century.
Source: UNCTAD, based on annex table 1 and the FDI/TNC database, 2010 (http://www.unctad.org/fdistatistics)
5.2 China Attracts Foreign Direct Investment
Whether the MNCs are targeting local markets or using host country as an export base, the propensity of firms to produce in a specific location greatly depends on the characteristics that affect relative expected profits of the location over alternative locations. The location decision depends on the factors affecting the revenues and costs of the investment project (Estrin & Meyer, 2008).
Theory classifies FDI into two types: market-oriented and export-oriented FDI. Market oriented FDI means the most important factor to attract FDI is the size and growth of the host country. The export oriented FDI mostly looks for cost competitiveness. There are also some factors in common for both types of FDI. China is considered have all these characteristics (OECD, 2004).
5.2.1 Size and growth
Market oriented FDI targets to supply goods and services to local market, this kind of FDI may be tried to develop new market. Tariff barriers, the market size, prospects for market growth, and the degree of development countries are very important location factors for market-oriented FDI. The general implication is host countries with larger market size, faster economic growth and higher degree of economic development will provide more and better opportunities for these industries to exploit their ownership advantages and, therefore, will attract more market-oriented FDI. Even for export-oriented FDI, the market size of host countries is important because larger economies can provide larger economies of scale and spill-over effects (Mateev & Stoyanov, 2007).
China has a population of 1.3 billion, which is a large potential for consumption. Over the past 30 decades, China's economic reconstruction has been expanding, with the purchasing power of the people are strong enough. Although the GDP of China is still very low, but the rapid economic growth and continuously increased purchasing power has made China attractive to FDI. Large market size and growth of China is a key point that influences FDI flows.
5.2.2 Cost and productivity of labour
The other factor to attract FDI in China is the advantage in competitive production factors which are labour force, land and natural resources. Domestic entrepreneurship, education level, and local infrastructure are the one of the most important determinations of FDI flows.
Foreign investor mostly aim to take advantage of lower cost labour but the production is intensive (Andresosso-O'callagham & Wei 2003). With the world's largest population, China has plenty resources of labour. Moreover, their average salaries considered as low level. China has paid great attention on the education of its people such as nine-year universal compulsory education. Therefore, Chinese labourers are mostly educated and high level. Labour's cost considered an important factor, though not the primary one.
China is also very rich in energy reserve. Chinese production of oil is the largest and also among the highest in the world (Saudi Arabia being the main producer) because that China imports it owing to high consumption. China is the largest producer of coal, roughly one third of the world's total production and its coal industry has been concerned by a serious oversupply problem. As with coal, China's electric power supply is also experiencing an oversupply problem. Other major natural resources such as land, iron and other minerals are economically available.
5.2.3 Physical and technological infrastructure
Physical infrastructure has slightly affected the decision of FDI flows. For an example, the more highways, railways and waterways results the more FDI inflows. Another important variable is level of technological infrastructure. In recent years, China has been pushed by the market competition; the upgrading speed of China's industrial structure has been accelerated. Especially, the development of high-tech has been greatly speeded up. The current level of the technology of China is attracting FDI.
5.2.4 World Trade Organisation (WTO)
In December 2001, China finally became a formal member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after roughly 15 years of negotiation (BBC, 2001). With the accession China promised to take the WTO's basic principles of non-discrimination, pro-trade, pro-competition and so on. In return, China will have the privileges enjoyed by WTO members. For example, China will also be able to enjoy the privileges provided to WTO members. These will have significant implications for future FDI inflow in China.
WTO agreement provides incentives for more export-oriented FDI. First of all, the world export market for China, as a WTO member, will be larger and more predictable. Quota and restrictive measures against China's export will be either eliminated or reduced. In addition, China will be able to resolve trade disputes with other member states under WTO's trade dispute settlement mechanism. As a result, FDI in industries where China has comparative advantage will grow.
More importantly, WTO membership will serve to encourage China to implement further economic reform as well as various legal and institutional restructuring to fulfill its WTO obligations. As a result, there will be important improvement in China is business environment for foreign as well as domestic companies.
In the industrial sector, the lowering of tariffs will encourage more U.S. exports and may reduce the incentive for some foreign firms to locate in China to avoid paying the high tariffs. However, Chinese accession to the WTO will also boost investor's confidence in the Chinese economy and the Chinese market and thus will induce more direct investment in China (Fung, 2002).
6 Conclusion
China has made great step in its reforms to open up its market for foreign direct investment. Among developing countries, China is now the largest recipient of foreign capital. No doubt, huge market size is the most significant factor for FDI inflow in China. China's large population, rapid growth rate and with the membership of World Trade Organization are their advantages.


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17/03/2017Good news for iPhone owners!
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22/02/2017Cyberbullying is a problem that has arisen with the advent of the Internet in most families. And if at the beginning children used the World Wide Web for games and socializing, then over time they became aware of their inaccessibility and impunity. Kids can call a classmate on the street with insulting words. But they can get a call back. Or getting caught by parents. But who will keep track of the thousands of messages in the network? Unfortunately, cyberbullying is a real problem of modern society. And many of the children may be at risk of pressure, humiliation and even virtual inducement to suicide. Therefore, parents' attention to this issue should be close and constant.
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22/02/2017Turn on your computer, launch the browser and plunging into the world of the Internet, each one of us finds there something new and interesting. And children are no exception. But if we know how to protect ourselves online, pupils' security can be threatened. And in this issue the program parental controls for your computer and phone will certainly help you. But let's take a closer look, how do children use the Internet and it is safe.
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New Kidlogger applicaiton for MAC OS with sound recording
26/12/2016We have published a new version of Kidlogger application for MAC OS X. Now it records surrounded sound. There were added a new tab in settings. Now sound recording begins when its volume reaches a predefined threshold.
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KidLogger for scientific research
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Today KidLogger application for Windows was updated to 6-th version. This major update brings a lot of improvements and fixes.
Before this, if you had more than one user account on the computer, all the information about their activity was uploaded to a single virtual device on KidLogger.net. But Now it automatically creates a new virtual device record for each user of the computer.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008 2:50 PM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "As The World Turns" is getting its resident bad boy back as Paolo Seganti returns to Oakdale in 2009 as Damian Grimaldi.Last seen in 2006, after heated battles with Lily (then played by Martha Byrne) and Holden (Jon Hensley) over their abilities as parents when it came to raising their son Luke (played by Van Hansis, pictured), Damian left town after it was revealed he was out for his own and would do anything to get his hands on Luke's inheritance. Subsequently, Luke disowned his father. A first airdate has not been set. Seganti originated the role of Damian Grimaldi in 1993. His television credits include guest-roles in such series as TNT's "The Closer" and CBS' "CSI: Miami." He recently appeared in the short film "Bye Bye Sally," which was written by former "World...
'The Art of Getting Over It'
Saturday, December 27, 2008 1:55 PM EDT
"One Life to Live's" Trevor St. John (Todd Manning) to screen film short directed by former co-star Dan Gauthier(ex-Kevin Buchanan) at two upcoming film festivals."The Art of Getting Over It," tells the story of an angry and frustrated Cameron Clothier (St. John), who unleashes his rage on those who hurt him, all the while surreptitiously courting an angelic barista in his neighborhood coffee shop and, almost against his will, finding redemption in love. The 23 minute short was filmed in Trevor's home town - Spokane, Washington. St. John served as writer, producer and actor in the film.
A Kiss at Midnight
Friday, December 26, 2008 11:07 PM EDT
When website Romance.com threatens the matchmaking business run by Susan (Faith Ford, center left), she signs up on the site to prove that her old-fashioned touch is best. Surprisingly, the site finds her the perfect mate, who just happens to be the company's CEO (Cameron Daddo, center right). Dyan Cannon (left) and Hal Linden (right) also star along with young actresses Jadin Gould (front left) and Abigail Mavity (front right).
Josh Duhamel Sets Fergalicious Date
Friday, December 26, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
Friday, December 26, 2008 5:30 PM ET by Errol LewisPhoto: Lisa Rose/JPI Studios(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- While he left "All My Children" in 2003 to pursue primetime and film roles, Josh Duhamel, 36, will never be forgotten for playing the role of Leo du Pres on the ABC Daytime drama series. Now, the actor is ready to wed his long-time lady love, Stacy Ann Ferguson.
On Saturday, January 10, 2009, family and friends will gather together for the wedding of music sensation Stacy Ann Ferguson (aka: Fergie), 33, and film star Josh Duhamel. The two will be wed in Los Angeles, CA. Josh popped the question last year after three years of dating. This is Duhamel's second engagement (previously engaged to a Kristy Pierce in 2004).
The couple met on the set of NBC's "Las Vegas," when Fergie made a special guest-appearance. Duhamel admitted to crushing on the singer, and later asked her out...
DAYS PreVUE: Week of December 29 Edition
Friday, December 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT
Friday, December 26, 2008 9:33 PM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- New Year, New "Days of our Lives." THIS WEEK ON: DAYS OF OUR LIVES Phillip asks Stephanie to spend New Year's Eve with him and ring in the New Year. Will she accept? Meanwhile, Rafe tells Sami that he is happy to be spending the holiday's with her. Kate urges Lucas to move up her wedding date. Max and Chelsea share a kiss at the stroke of midnight on New Year's. Marlena is upset over John's latest action. A Closer Look: Nicole the Watched Chloe wants Brady to stay far away from Nicole, while Nicole finds herself bonding with a pregnant teenage girl. Stefano warns EJ that life isn't as simple as one thinks, especially a life with one Nicole Walker. EJ has a surprise in store for Nicole, but she...
GH PreVUE: Week of December 29 Edition
Friday, December 26, 2008 1:28 PM EDT
Friday, December 26, 2008 2:05 PM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- It is a time for forgiveness and a time when families come together. Will the new year bring changes to "General Hospital?" THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL Sonny won't end his allegiance with the Zacchara's. Jason has a warning for Sonny. Battle lines are drawn between Sonny and Jason. Robin and Patrick's wedding goes off without a hitch. Anna and Robert are filled with emotion over their daughter's happiness. Sam tips Jason off over Agent Rayner's interest in Spinelli. Someone is watching Spinelli through Cyberspace. Sonny and Carly visit Michael's hospital room on Monday, December 28 (actor Dylan Cash appears as Michael). Jax knows how hurt Carly is feeling on Michael's birthday. Sam answers Jax's questions about Jerry's last moments. A Closer Look: Looking at you 2009On Tuesday, December 30, the power is...
AMC PreVUE: Week of December 29 Edition
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:34 PM EST | By Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Perilous relations. THIS WEEK ON: ALL MY CHILDREN Taylor puts a plan in motion after realizing Brot plans on leaving for good as soon as she's completely healed. Adam blames Amanda for his son's condition. A guilt-ridden Amanda tells JR he'd be better off without her in his life. Amanda finds JR fighting the urge to drink on Friday, January 2. Colby is unsettled by Krystal's relationship with David. Krystal can't fight the urge to be with David and drops the kids off with Winifred in order to get to him. On Tuesday, December 30, a guilty Krystal wakes up in the David's bed. Krystal learns Tad's missing. JR and Jake observe David and Krystal's bond. Jake pays for the price for sassing the chief of staff. ...
Daniel Goddard Welcomes Baby Boy
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 3:30 PM EDT
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 4:00 PM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- While the holiday travel season is in full swing and families are gearing up for a long vacation and the beginning of a new year, one "Young and the Restless" star is welcoming home a new baby boy to his ever growing family. Daniel Goddard, who portrays Cane Ashby on the CBS Daytime drama, "The Young and the Restless," welcomed Sebastian William Goddard to the world on Friday, December 19 at 8:15 AM. The actor announced the birth to the public and his fans via a posting on his MySpace Blog. Sebastian weighed in at 9lbs 11oz and 21in. This is Goddard's second child with wife Rachel. Ford Martin Goddard was born on February 6, 2006.Goddard's Cane Ashby on "Y&R" is currently in a battle for love and family as the love of his...


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The HorsepowerFreaks M3's Evil Twin - Videos and Pictures
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Thanks for all the props guys.
Here's a video of our customer's first impressions of the HPF750 turbo kit installed in his E46 M3. It is 9 minutes long, but really gives you an idea of what we see in our customers eyes when they get to drive their turbo'd M3 for the first time.
Originally Posted by
Nice to see more and more kits beign installed, we should have plenty of reviews and comparo's soon. Keep up the good work, all the haters will be proven wrong very soon
Thanks. We're really not out to prove anyone wrong. We're out to produce a reliable product that raises the bar to a new level. I had to accept the fact that people will hate on whatever we produce, and it's no longer my goal to spend time convincing them otherwise. The product speaks for itself IMO.
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Oh yeah and Fabio, your car is sick man! Can't wait to see some videos of it in action!
Yes, we look forward to making Fabio's M3 the fastest E46 M3 in Canada.
Originally Posted by
I don't know for sure but.... I think the reason for spooling the turbo late in the rpm's is for driveability. If the turbos spooled earlier you would just spin the tires because of the M3's gearing. HPF has stated that one of their goals was to make sure the car was very stock like during everyday driving , which for most people would be just under 4K. I agree that a high comp. motor should be able to make full boost earlier. The AEM EMS allows the programmer to decide when the turbo makes full boost. Its not just based off of the ability to spool the turbo. Just because you can doesn't mean they want it to.
Just a guess.....
I am seeing some real confusion here that I'm going to try to clear up. The turbo does NOT spool late. If you look at the pump gas map (415rwhp), the turbo hits FULL boost (5psi) at 3,600rpm! We bring this turbo to full boost as fast as possible, and it does not make sense to have it hit full boost any sooner.
The other source of confusion is as a result of people comparing low compression turbo motors to high compression turbo motors. Low compression turbo motors allow for much greater power figures on low octane fuels. The benefit of low compression is as a result of the decreased thermodynamic temperature increase when the piston is compressing the air as opposed to the turbo compressing the air which is then dropped in temperature upwards of 80% through the intercooler. With the factory 11.5:1 compression and our kit At 5psi, the engine is primarily responsible for increasing the cylinder pressures which unfortunately has no intercooling effect. Our stage 3 will come with lower compression pistons and will generate significantly more power on pump gas due to the lower compression and the MUCH larger turbo!
The last question raised is why the graphs look the same with pump gas and race fuel between 3,000rpm and 4,000rpm even though timing is advanced 9 degrees on the race fuel map. This is because the 92 octane allows the same peak cylinder pressure to be achieved with the spark firing slightly later in the combustion cycle. It is not always beneficial to increase timing as there is a point where the burn will start too early which will slow the piston down rather than accelerate it.
Originally Posted by
Wow nice ! ..can't wait to see them all running ^_^ good job HPF .
Thanks. We will have more vids soon.
Originally Posted by
Video said it the smg was able to handle the power in A mode. How does it fair in S mode?
The HPF Feramic SMG clutch will handle the power in any mode. We will have more testing on it shortly with the turbo kit installed.
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2004-01-14, 19:37 | Link #1 |
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hihi... i'm new here
anyway i juz wanna show u guys some of my not so good drawings here, juz so u can tell me wad's wrong with them..... lol so here goes nothing..... http://server4.uploadit.org/files2/150104-Dscf0380.jpg http://server4.uploadit.org/files2/150104-Dscf0381.jpg http://server4.uploadit.org/files2/150104-Dscf0382.jpg haha... if u'r wondering why they'r bad quality..... it's coz i used a digital cam to take my sketch book..... lol... edit - oh... and for the last 2 pics..... u gotta tilt yr head to one side.. coz i dun know how to make the pic in vertical way..... lol Last edited by HeRo_ChAn; 2004-01-15 at 09:08. |
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think this was the first time i saw art posted by a singaporean.... nice job though.... i always had trouble with the proportions of the body and the outfit.... maybe i should go take some art classes... haha but O levels this year so i guess after that then
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promoting singporean spirit here huh? you pple going army and i'm gonna get brain cancer studying for the O levels!! haah juz kidding! i'm still not worried yet although i should. think i'm getting off topic!!! so ya posting anymore of your works here?
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I've done some kind of lineart, and started coloring. If you are happy with my choice of colors I'll do cell-style shading, and if you don't like the colors just tell me what colors you'd like.
Check the drawings out here: http://www26.brinkster.com/haxxmaxxwaxx/Manga.html |
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2004-01-16, 05:29 | Link #15 |
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It's done (I think). I've never colored manga before, so be nice to me.
I hope you like it, here it is: http://www26.brinkster.com/haxxmaxxw...nga_Shade.html |
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That's a good coloing job, especially with the hair.
HeRo_ChAn, about that picture... it's good, especially for a beginning pic. Suggestion: for the one that's been colored, try making the eyes more rounded at the ends. mmmf... I'd show you what I mean, but I can't seem to figure out how to add an image into this... thing. grr. Anyway, good job overall. |
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'Bachelorette' Jillian Harris is back in front of the cameras again. But this time it's for a cause that hits home for her on a professional level: She'll be appearing this Sunday on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' to help design a home for an Oklahoma family in need.
Being a designer herself, the 30-year-old Canadian says she was floored when she was asked to be on the show. "After 'The Bachelorette,' I went through shock because it was too much attention. Being on 'Extreme Makeover' was 180 degrees different–not that my experience on 'The Bachelor' was negative–it's just all the pressure and the attention is on you. With 'Extreme,' all the attention is on the family you're trying to help and making a difference," she says.
But being able to participate on the feel-good show didn't just fulfill a professional dream; to Jillian's surprise, it ended up touching her in an emotionally profound way. "After you go on a national television show, fall in love, have your heart broken in front of millions of people, do it again, go through a roller coaster, get engaged, and go through a tabloid storm–you become a little numb to things that used to excite you," she confesses. "After that week with 'Extreme,' I just felt like 'the old Jill is back.'"
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On Monday we watched Ed and Jillian well-wish 'Bachelor' bride and groom, Molly Melaney and Jason Mesnick, into the show's history as the second couple to tie-the-knot. So will there be a third wedding coming soon? The down-to-earth brunette says that although they haven't decided on a private or public wedding yet, expect it "to be awesome" and "wicked."
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While Jillian has full confidence in her future with Ed, she doesn't seem to feel the same way about the latest 'Bachelor' pairing of Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi, as quoted in Life & Style. However, she tells us she was disappointed that the magazine left out her additional comments: "I was always rooting for Tenley–I told Jake and Vienna that. But there is something about Vienna that makes Jake more relaxed and more at ease and goofier, which I think he needed."
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Lot 42: A CHINESE "TURTLE SHELL" JADE ORNAMENT
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Description: This jade ornament is in the shape of a turtle shell, the surface is carved with patterns symbolizing the turtles. It signifies the wishful longevity, and natural stone color was well used.
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#22871 closed enhancement (wontfix)
WP 3.5 Tinymce Button Opacity
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Hello everyone,
I have a small request. The button opacity set for buttons which are inactive in the tinymce editor is really low, in my humble opinion.
Here is the current css being used:
.wp_themeSkin .mceButtonDisabled .mceIcon { opacity: 0.2; }
For many custom buttons... this makes it almost "greyed out" when viewing the inactive button in the editor.
I know it's a very subjective.. but I think an opacity of 0.5 is much better.
You can see in the screenshot... the fourth button over from the left on the bottom row... is almost "invisible" in it's inactive state.
Thank you for your consideration.
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A higher opacity makes it nearly impossible to tell what is disabled and what is not among the default buttons, which is what influenced the value chosen for core. If a particular custom icon has a problem, then perhaps the icon should be changed or it should be accounted for individually. I'm not sure that a disabled button really needs to be clearer, though I do see one that essentially disappears, likely because it was too light to begin with.
4 years ago
I do think from an accessibility perspective the opacity can be to low and we can make it 0.3. It still has the felling the buttons are disabled.


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As cool as the idea of building a website is, good ones require a lot of work and know-how. Realistically, not many people want to learn the fundamentals of html, just so they can post pics of their tropical vacation online and have the layout look half way decent.
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spazsinbad wrote:Probably. I'll post a screenshot of what I see...
Anyway here is a Utubby Fav. I think the AC/DC soundtrack has been changed though (can't tell now) but at least it shows the deck moving onboard HMAS Melbourne. A4G Super8 film taken late 1970s by Bob Stumpf USN (exchange) who went on to be CO Hornet Blue Angels later.
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=ben ... O0vgV1h7r4
Wow. That's crazy.
Do I understand you flew the A4 off of carriers?