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5 sur septembre 02, 2015
We just returned from a delightful stay at the Hexagon House B&B in Pentwater. We stayed tow nights and had a wonderful time! The breakfasts were amazing and we also enjoyed the 24-7 Coffee and Tea Bar. Having a bonfire and so-mores was a great treat also. We just loved that each guest room opens out onto the wraparound porch and provides such a great area to rest and relax. We love Pentwater and will be staying at the Hexagon House again in the future!
5 sur avril 26, 2015
My wife & I just left after a long weekend enjoying a vow renewal ceremony at the Hexagon House. Our room was gorgeous & they thought of EVERYTHING. We loved drinking fresh coffee through the day while we enjoyed the many sitting areas. The inn keepers are incredibly friendly & make you feel welcome. They planned all aspects of our vow renewal & we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend for a romantic getaway!
5 sur novembre 30, 2014
The house and property were immaculate! Just a beautiful house and the inn keepers were fantastic. Can't wait to return.
5 sur novembre 16, 2014
I'm not sure what else I can add here that hasn't already been said by the other guests. The service was outstanding, along with the food, company, conversations, solitude, rooms and house. I'm not sure how we got all of this in one place but it was the perfect balance of socializing and space. My wife and I were looking for a weekend get away to re-group before the busy holidays and wanted something authentic, fun and peaceful. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect Bed and Breakfast experience. My only regret is knowing that it will be difficult to find other places as nice. Thank you Matt & Sandy!
5 sur juillet 24, 2014
We could not have had a better stay at the Hexagon House! Matt and Sandy are literally two of the sweetest people we have ever met, and they made our stay so comfortable. Our room was clean, well-decorated, and cozy. There was cable and free wi-fi, as well as a DVD player and large collection of DVDs downstairs. The highlight of our stay was hands-down breakfast every morning. The food was DELICIOUS!!! Seriously. It was so good. The 24/7 coffee bar and Sandy's daily baked goods didn't hurt either :) We enjoyed the short trip to downtown and to the beach. They had bikes to borrow, so we biked it sometimes. Otherwise, it was a just a quick 5-minute drive! If you are ever in Pentwater, you have to stay at the Hexagon House! You will not regret it!
4,4 sur juin 25, 2014
Matt and Sandy the inn keepers at Hexagon house far exceeded our expectation on all aspects. They are friendly and very eager to please without over doing their offers of service. We would go back here again with NO HESITATION! Everything here was far beyond any other place we have stayed and it is very quiet yet close to town and Pentwaters excellent dining facilities.
5 sur décembre 26, 2013
This is one of the kind place for one of the kind occasion. It is beautiful and quiet. We were totally relaxed and yet pampered by their services. The breakfasts were tasty and filling. It is close to the lake and state parks. We highly recommend this place for the getaway.
4,8 sur novembre 18, 2013
Hosts were lovely, personable, welcoming. We felt totally at home. Loved being able to hang out in the Living Room or Fireplace room during the day. We would return to this B & B
5 sur novembre 02, 2013
Such a great place to stay. The home is beautiful, the rooms were perfect, and the breakfast was excellent. The owners are super sweet too. It was a wonderful stay.
3,6 sur octobre 31, 2013
The lack of soundproofing in the rooms was a problem. We could hear everyone and everything in the house. Fortunately, the white noise machine helped...I only wished it wasn't on a timer. Every hour, when it shut off, I needed to turn it back on.
5 sur octobre 29, 2013
Hexagon House was one of the most beautiful bed and breakfast we have stayed in. Everything was spotless and it was filled with beautiful antiques. The bed was very comfortable. Matt and Sandy were very friendly and welcoming. It was too cold for us to enjoy the decks, but they have great decks off of all the rooms and beautiful, peaceful property around the house. It's also close enough to walk into the main area of Pentwater which is nice. We would highly recommend a stay here.
5 sur octobre 23, 2013
Beautiful bed and breakfast and beautiful area/setting. The inn-keepers are so nice and foster such a friendly environment. Great breakfast too!
5 sur octobre 23, 2013
We had a wonderful stay. The Inn was very clean, up to date yet historic, and had many amentities. Coffee was available all the time with afternoon/evening snacks. Breakfast was great and very filling. Matt & Sandy were readily available, and even started a bonfire in the evening. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We enjoyed it here very much.
4,8 sur octobre 18, 2013
What a fabulous b&b. We so enjoyed our stay. Gracious hosts, gorgeous room with a very comfortable bed and a wonderful breakfast. We will definitely visit again.
5 sur octobre 08, 2013
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3,2 sur octobre 08, 2013
Beautiful setting, lovely fall days, GREAT 2nd FLOOR PORCH, lovely bathroom but UNCOMFORTABLE BED!!!
5 sur octobre 04, 2013
Matt and Sandy planned every detail of my daughters and our stay in their beautiful Bed and Breakfast. Our daughter was married in the wonderfully landscaped backyard under the arbor. We couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience!
5 sur septembre 18, 2013
Very warm and welcoming!! Felt like we were with old friends!! Great food!! Great rooms!! Very clean!! Charming!!!
4,8 sur septembre 17, 2013
My husband and I stayed in the Rose room it was clean with a private porch and swing we spent some time enjoying it as well as extra amenities. The jacuzzi tub was relaxing and clean. Overall wonderful stay.
5 sur septembre 17, 2013
My husband and I stayed at the Hexagon House on a roadtrip up the West Coast of Michigan. It was lovely; wonderful accommodations, beautiful location, the breakfast was amazing. We had no complaints and hope to be back again soon!
5 sur septembre 16, 2013
The Hexagon is immaculate, quiet and a convenient walk to the downtown Pentwater strip, including the marinas, restaurants and shops. Bikes are available if you prefer to ride. The staff was wonderful, food was excellent. Property is beautiful and relaxing. We only stayed for one night, but it was definitely worth it. We will certainly return if we're ever in the Pentwater area again.
5 sur septembre 06, 2013
We could not have asked for more than what we received at the Hexagon House. Our hosts, Matt and Sandy, were both delightful and gracious - and full of interesting information about the history of the "life and times" of their beautiful B&B. We could not have felt more welcome. Our room and bath were immaculate and beautifully decorated. Breakfast was served on the front porch with tables for two staggered enough to feel private, yet close enough for easy conversation with other guests. The meal was absolutely delicious! We felt very spoiled.... Wish we were there!
5 sur septembre 03, 2013
Excellent inn. Wonderful setting. Attractive rooms and common areas. Located in a nice wooded setting but just a few minutes from the village. Definitely make a return visit.
5 sur septembre 03, 2013
We look forward to our next visit!..
4,8 sur août 28, 2013
Matt and Sandy were wonderful hosts. Our room was clean, comfortable and relaxing. The wrap around porch was a delightful place to sit and drink tea and read. The food was fabulous and obviously made with care. We appreciated how quiet it was and how it felt like a home away from home. Our stay was exactly what we were looking for. The Hexagon House is our #1 go to bed and breakfast and we will definitely be returning!
4,6 sur août 28, 2013
Were there for a long weekend to enjoy quiet time, and the beautiful Pentwater beach and sunsets. We had beautiful weather, sunsets, and the B & B was clean, charming, and beautiful. Matt and Sandy were excellent hosts. We had elegant breakfasts, tasty and picturesque! Looking forward to another stay there :) I have been recommending this place to a lot of my friends!
5 sur août 25, 2013
After an extremely busy summer, I decided to escape, by myself, for a couple of days. The Hexagon House was the perfect choice. Very pretty accommodations,welcoming hosts, lovely town. Yes, I highly recommend the Hexagon House!
4,0 sur août 20, 2013
Our stay was very nice. Rooms and the service.
5 sur août 19, 2013
We stayed for two nights at the beginning of August. The breakfast was delicious, the house was immaculately clean and well kept, and we were very comfortable and happy. Highly recommend!
5 sur août 14, 2013
clean rooms, great breakfast,relaxed atmosphere
5 sur août 09, 2013
We made a big tour and visited some Bed and Breakfasts. The Hexagon House was one of my two favorits. The Breakfast here was the best i ever had! So Delicious! And the Price was the best we had too! Absoloutly Gorgeous.
4,0 sur août 09, 2013
The Hexagon House B&B is exactly what it says - everything in there is built on a six-sided model, from the outside to the stairway to the rooms themselves. There is a porch that goes around the entire periphery on both levels. The rooms are tastefully furnished with elegance, the bedding ultra-comfortable, and the bathrooms spacious. The hosts are delightful and cook a terrific breakfast each morning, served on the porch weather permitting. Highly recommended.
4,6 sur août 08, 2013
Spent the weekend here it was excellent we enjoyed the house and the breakfast was fabulous. Pentwater is a great location to spend some time. The inn keepers are extremely welcoming and accomodating.
5 sur août 06, 2013
My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Hexagon House. The innkeepers are as friendly as can be, the rooms are very clean and beautifully appointed, and the breakfasts were exceptional. Even though all the rooms in the B&B were occupied, the rooms were perfectly quiet and restful. I have stayed at many B&B before, and Hexagon House is in a class by itself.
5 sur août 05, 2013
Sandy and Matt are perfect hosts in their hexagon shaped inn. The setting is serene and the property is lovely and perfectly appointed and maintained. We spent two nights and will look forward to returning for more relaxation and pampering.
5 sur juillet 31, 2013
A nice B&B with friendly service. Rooms are clean and modern. Breakfast is delicious. You won't be disappointed.
3,8 sur juillet 25, 2013
Good stay, friendly owners, good breakfast. Only thing difficult about the stay was coping with the heat outside. As a result, it was warm inside.
5 sur juillet 20, 2013
Hexagon this was wonderful! We stayed in the Cottage Rose Suite. It was the honeymoon suite with a big, beautiful bathroom, including a Jacuzzi tub. The innkeepers, Matt and Sandy, became like old friends. The breakfasts were delicious, and always included fruit. It was about a mile to walk to town. Pentwater was full of cute shops, and a couple restaurants with outside seating. There's a cute grocery store called Cenzo's that's within walking distance where we bought snacks and drinks to take to the beach. A wonderful trip! Ludington is also within about 20 minutes.
4,8 sur juillet 17, 2013
My wife and I probably stayed in over 20 B&B's and this is the best. It can only be matched, but not exceeded.
4,2 sur juillet 04, 2013
My husband & I recenly stay here at the Hexagon House. It was very peaceful & relaxing. Very clean & nicely appointed rooms. Very large bathroom and a glorious tub for soaking. The location is great just outside of the downtown area of Pentwater. Within walking & biking distance. Very gracious hosts. Would highly recommend it you are looking for that peace & quiet.
5 sur juillet 04, 2013
It was an absolutely wonderful stay with great keepers Tom and Amy. Couldn't have asked for anything more, thank you.
5 sur juin 30, 2013
We can't say enough about our hosts, Amy and Tom, and this wonderful gem of a B&B in Pentwater. The Inn is beautiful, clean, and invitingly decorated. The grounds are gorgeous, and Amy's breakfasts are fantastic. My husband and I are big fans of B&Bs and this one is at the top of our list. Such a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Amy's cookies and brownies were a real treat. We will definitely be visiting again.
4,6 sur juin 19, 2013
A very enjoyable stay, the remainder of the guest seemed to think like wise and we all stayed up way too late, but we did have fun!
5 sur juin 18, 2013
Have admired the beauty of the Hexagon House for years and were so thankful to be able to experience the joy this Bed & Breakfast has to offer. Everything is exquisite!! Rooms were awesome, food outstanding and hospitality was like reuniting with old friends. Pentwater is delightful with some very creative shops. Hope to go back!! Bert & Sharon
5 sur juin 18, 2013
Easy to get to, quiet, nicely kept and helpful advice concerning local eateries and things to do.
5 sur juin 13, 2013
What a lovely spot! Unfortunately we were only there a very short overnight but several guests were there for a few days and were loving everything. Breakfast was delightful.
4,6 sur juin 02, 2013
A wonderful place to stay! And the breakfasts were outstanding. Hosts, Tom and Amy, were very engaging, kind and hospitable.
5 sur avril 05, 2013
What an enjoyable, relaxing stay we had the the Hexagon House! We were treated to a gourmet breakfast that was fantastic! Since it was cold and windy April day when we were there we took advantage of their book and movie selection. Our room was beautifully appointed and so comfortable to stay in. We truly felt pampered at the Hexagon House!
5 sur novembre 29, 2012
Our hosts were exceptionl, Pentwater/Hexagon in the off season is a wonderful place to rest, relax and recharge. Romantic!
5 sur novembre 18, 2012
Had a charming weekend get away. Celebrated or 30th anniversary in a stress free environment. Our host / caretakers were very accommodating and are a big reason why we choose to stay at B&Bs. The house has an interesting history and the style is unique.
5 sur novembre 13, 2012
Unparalled stay. Beautiful accomondations and excellent service. Could not have asked for better host than Tom and Amy. Would highly recommend the Hexagon House to anyone, anytime.
4,8 sur novembre 04, 2012
We stayed at the Hexagon House in the Russell Room in late October, there was still some color on the trees, the weather was cool. Tom and Amy were wonderful. Best Breakfasts ever, beautifully prepared and presented, both Saturday and Sunday morning they were DELICIOUS. Thank you for everything.
5 sur octobre 24, 2012
Our stay at Hexagon House was great! It is even better in person than it looks in the pictures. Very clean. Tom and Amy were fantastic hosts, and the breakfasts were outstanding (amazing french toast!). Ron Chandler
5 sur octobre 20, 2012
We were so sorry we only had one night to spend there, hopefully will get to return. Beautifully maintained, delicious breakfast, yummy cookies in the afternoon, perfect sitting areas and the grounds were wonderful! We loved how our room fed onto the porch. Even though it was raining, we could sit outside.
5 sur octobre 18, 2012
It doesn't get better than this. Superb in every way. Thank you Amy and Tom for making our first stay in a B&B so wonderful.
4,4 sur octobre 17, 2012
My husband surprised me with a weekend here for our 20th anniversary. It was our first time at a B & B and I think we are hooked. The house was charming, as were our hosts, Tom and Amy. The breakfasts were nothing short of gourmet - stuffed french toast the first morning and vegetarian quiche the next - complete with sides like ham, fruit parfait and sausage, all tastefully presented and delicious. Yum! This is a very welcoming place and it is very clear that their guests comfort and convenience is their priority. We will be back!
4,8 sur octobre 13, 2012
Upon arrival, we felt very welcomed! The home and grounds are beautiful. The innkeepers could not have been more gracious, kind and friendly.
5 sur octobre 10, 2012
I wanted to surprise my four aunts with a weekend full of pampering and relaxation. The Hexagon House was the perfect choice. From the warm welcome to the heartfelt good-bye, they were made to feel like queens. They absolutely loved it.
4,6 sur octobre 10, 2012
Hello, We enjoyed our visit at the Hexagon Bed and Breakfast. The room was lovely, the bed was comfortable, the Inn is beautifully decorated, the breakfast was awesome, the service was outstanding. You made us feel like King and Queen. Regards,Bobbie and Roy Wiley , Chicago, IL
4,4 sur octobre 01, 2012
The house and grounds were exquisite, and the service was extraordinary. My wife and I loved it.
4,6 sur septembre 17, 2012
Definitely will go back to the Hexagon House. Breakfast was awesome, the host and hostess were friendly and helpful. Was very quiet and relaxing.
4,2 sur septembre 07, 2012
Highly recommend and would certainly stay again! Tom and Amy are outstanding.
4,8 sur septembre 01, 2012
The Hexagon House Bed and Breakfast is a great place to get away and relax. The house and rooms are beautiful, and very clean. Breakfasts were delicious, beautifully presented and cheerfully served. Homemade cookies were always a nice treat.
5 sur août 27, 2012
we have stayed at B&B's before.This was the best yet !! Tom & Amy made us feel as if we were the only one there.Food was outstanding & the house was beautiful.We will be back.
5 sur août 21, 2012
We stayed at the Hexagon House in the Cherub room and loved our stay. The rooms were cleanly and cozy, the food was excellent (we only wish that lunch and dinner were included too because can these guys cook), and the service was the best I've ever seen. I had locked my keys in the car, but my wife had her spare in the room. We called and Amy left her home, went to the B&B, went to our room, got my wife's purse, drove to town, and dropped off the keys. Later they even let us borrow some lawn chairs of theirs to watch a parade and fireworks. Would absolutely love to stay again and would reccommend it to anyone.
4,6 sur août 19, 2012
This quiet and cozy B&B gave us a perfect get-away. The grounds are extensive and well-maintained, and the rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully furnished. Tom and Amy, the innkeepers, are excellent and anticipated our every need. The peaceful surroundings and careful attention to detail made us feel special. We thoroughly enjoyed out three--night stay.
5 sur août 18, 2012
I recently brought my husband to the Hexagon House to celebrate his birthday. We stayed in the Cottage Rose Room - it was beautiful and relaxing!! We loved the private porch and especially enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. We hope to plan another trip there some time in the future, and plan to stay a few more days!!!
4,4 sur août 14, 2012
My husband and I wanted a little get-away and decided a couple of days in Pentwater at the Hexagon House would be perfect. We were not disappointed. The house is charming. Tom and Amy were warm and friendly. After two days I felt like family!
5 sur juillet 31, 2012
My family stayed for 4 days, 3 nights in mid-July, occupying 4 of the 5 rooms and there was nothing but positive remarks to be made about the Inn Keepers Tom and Amy. The breakfast on the wraparound porch was amazing, certainly the best meal of the day. To top it all off, Amy made fresh cookies or brownies every day, I'd be lying if I didn't say I ate most of them. The property was beautiful and the rooms were clean, well kept and in good condition. The history behind the B&B made it that much more exciting. The close proximity to the down town allowed us to walk there for ice cream or take a jog in the morning. The B&B was set just far enough from down town that it maintained a quiet and peaceful setting but allowed quick access. All 8 of us would highly recommend this B&B.
5 sur juillet 31, 2012
Meticulous attention to detail. The most professional standard of inn-keeping. Friendly, attentive, warm. A perfect haven.
4,8 sur juillet 30, 2012
I was planning a surprise getaway for my wife to celebrate our 15th anniversary. I wanted to visit Pentwater as I had heard some good things about the town from friends. I found the Hexagon House on the internet. The photos and descriptions sounded great. I spoke with Amy on the phone with a few minor questions. She was most helpful. From the moment we arrived we were extremely pleased. The house is beautiful and the rooms all extremely clean. Each breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented. We have told our family and friends about the Hexagon House and hope to return very soon. This is our favorite B & B overall experience to date. Thanks Tom and Amy!!!
4,8 sur juillet 27, 2012
Many relatives and our family stayed at the Hexagon House and had a wonderful experience. The rooms were very nice with beautiful furnishings. Service could not have been better. The owners and staff are wonderful people and the breakfasts they provided every morning were out of this world! This Bed and Breakfast is easy walking distance from downtown Pentwater and worked out great for us
4,8 sur juillet 21, 2012
Tom and Amy are wonderful innkeepers! the food is the best in town. Service is better than a cruise. We loved our stay, and hope to return to the beautiful Hexagon House.
4,2 sur juillet 21, 2012
The Hexagon House is a beautiful retreat while spending time in Pentwater. Don't rush your visit though - the grounds are beautiful and take the opportunity to sit and enjoy the peace of your surroundings.
5 sur juillet 16, 2012
This was our first visit to the Hexagon House and it was amazing! The house is beautiful, clean and very quiet. It was a very relaxing weekend. The service and food was truly outstanding. I look forward to my next visit and highly recommend the Hexagon House. Brenda Pavlak
5 sur juillet 15, 2012
BEAUTIFUL home and very comfortable guest rooms, superbly delicious breakfast, and very welcoming and helpful innkeepers. A bed and breakfast you need to stay at!
5 sur juillet 07, 2012
We have stayed at many B&Bs & Hexagon ranks with the best. Amy & Tom made us feel like we were visiting friends--albeit, friends who looked after every need & cooked a mean breakfast!
4,8 sur juillet 07, 2012
Loved this place! The house, rooms, and surrounding grounds are all beautiful. The innkeepers warm and inviting. A dream getaway. Perfect for a couple looking to escape the hectic, noisy world, if only for a day or two. My only regret is not being able to stay longer. If you're reading this review, choose this place. You won't be disappointed.
5 sur juillet 05, 2012
The Hexagon House was on our bucket list for 5 years. It did not disappoint! Extremely friendly new owner and the host and hostess were very professional and provided a wonderful breakfast, conversation was easy with all of them. I would highly recommend to anyone traveling the western shore of Michigan to stay at this B&B!
5 sur juin 26, 2012
This House is a children's dream. We enjoyed the hospitality, the love and the feeling home Ami and Tom gave us. We can only confirm the words written by the other guests. It was fantastic ! Now back in Holland (the Netherlands), we still cannot stop talking about it. Before and after the stay in Hexagon House we visited our children who live in the States. We hope we will have an other chance to repeat this visit.
4,6 sur juin 24, 2012
Didn't know a thing about Pentwater and Hexagon House when we received a gift certificate for Christmas from our family. Once we got to town we fell in love with the quaintness and towns people. Our stay was wonderful at the inn. There was no detail left unturned. We hope to be regular guests there. Getting back to the town and people, we felt like we had stepped back in time where people actually were friendly and the hustle and bustle of life slowed down. People actually take time to ride there bikes down to the lake and see the beautiful sunset. And along the way visit with their friends doing the same thing. A Norman Rockwell moment that will never be forgotten.
4,8 sur juin 18, 2012
A beautiful stay with marvelous hosts. Breakfast was superb! Very comfortable and enjoyable.
5 sur juin 18, 2012
Absolutely beautiful! Could stay forever at the HExagon! Can't wait for a return visit
4,6 sur mai 20, 2012
My wife and I spent one night at the Hexagon House in mid-May. Amy and Tom were fantastic hosts. The room was excellent and breakfast was phenomenal. We would recommend this B & B to anyone staying in the Pentwater area.
3,8 sur mai 04, 2012
The Hexagon House is a beautifully laid out B&B in charming Pentwater Michigan. Our room the Homestead was very clean although on the small side with door to the outside 2nd floor walk around porch, The rooms come with what appears to be new flat screen TV's dvd/cable but are quite small even for the size of room, The private bath is very large and clean with all the modern features without losing the historic charm. (except the noisy heater in bathroom) Our Host Amy was very friendly and made sure we were well taken care of, not to mention the breakfast was outstanding. Pros: Beautiful Home, Nice Town, Good People, Good Food, Not far from the Town or the Beach, Social room, Fire pit. Cons: If you have leg problems this is not the place for you stairs to the 1st floor then more stairs to the 2nd floor, small TV, heater noise.
5 sur avril 12, 2012
Everything you would expect in a B&B but better! It's a beautiful piece of property and the inn keepers; Amy and Tom are outstanding!
5 sur novembre 22, 2011
The breakfasts are definitely something to write home about. When other guests are there, somehow Tom and Amy make you feel like you are the only people in the house. The home is so relaxing and open, you will be just as comfortable in the common areas as you are in your own family room. The recommendations to the local cuisine and haunts are spot on. My wife and I cannot say enough good about this B&B. We can't wait to find an excuse to return.
5 sur octobre 19, 2011
Passing through 2 years ago tried to get a room for the night. Was sold out, and now I know why. Dynamite place!
4,6 sur septembre 15, 2011
The innkeepers were so kind and the breakfast was amazing! The grounds were beautiful.
5 sur août 26, 2011
We gave Excellent and if there was an Excellent Plus, we would have chosen Excellent Plus!
5 sur août 19, 2011
Great food - Great facility - Tom and Amy are fantastic - Great Host and Hostess
4,0 sur août 16, 2011
I found my room and the common areas to be clean and well maintained. The innkeepers were very friendly. The overall service was very good. The breakfasts were exceptional. The only thing that I would have liked to have was television in my room. It was a great stay and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.
4,6 sur août 14, 2011
The main difference between the Hexagon House and other B&B is the property. The grounds are beautiful and surrounded by woods. The "wrap around decks" on the first and second floor are a marvelous way to spend a day reading or a cocktail at night. The rooms are spotless and all have direct access to the decks. Tom and Amy provide a comfortable setting with complete use of the kitchen. The breakfast faire was excellent and dining outside (July visit) was exquisite.
4,6 sur août 13, 2011
The Hexagon House is located close enough to town to walk or ride the provided bikes. It's a nice town to walk through, dine or window shop. Mears State Park is also a couple minutes away by car and has a wonderful beach and pier. We stayed overnight and this B&B was a good first choice while visiting Pentwater. The breakfast was great as well as the coffee and tea available all day long. The small bottle of wine was nice to share in our room at the end of the day too. The only bad part of our stay was having to go home.
4,6 sur août 12, 2011
The Hexagon House is a wonderful B&B. Very unique house and very peaceful. The best (and largest) room is the Cottage Rose Suite which is the only room on the ground floor. The Cottage Rose Suite has it's own private porch which is great for relaxing and reading. The other four rooms are on the 2nd floor and they are nice but they are small. The grounds are just beautiful. Pentwater is a neat little town as well. Great little down town and a wonderfully sandy beach is available at Mears State Park.
5 sur août 11, 2011
We love the Hexegon House! Tom and Amy are exceptional innkeepers and really make the experience special. We were the first to experience the new firepit and enjoy s'mores under the beautiful Michigan night skies. We look forward to returning next year! Mel and Barb
5 sur août 08, 2011
Our stay at the Hexagon House was far beyond our expectations. It was close to town but in a very quiet setting, the grounds were full of color very pleasing to the eye, the decor is Victorian with an abundance of pictures, furiture and amenities that took us back to a former age of carefree living. This was all made perfect by our hosts Tom and Amy who waited on us hand and foot. And then the breakfast!!! what a gourmet delight. We certainly plan on coming back next year. Keep up the good work guys. Rev. & Mrs. Don VanderKlok
4,6 sur août 05, 2011
Great innkeepers, Amy and Tom. Helpful and made our visit very enjoyable and relaxing. Fabulous breakfest!
4,0 sur août 02, 2011
We love Pentwater, and the Hexagon House is one of the reasons we love it. We met the new owners and they seem commited to it's history and elegance. We will definately be back.
4,4 sur juillet 29, 2011
Tom and Amy are marvelous hosts and made our stay very memorable!
4,8 sur juillet 18, 2011
Absolutely amazing. Excellent in every way. Tom and Amy are outstanding hosts. We will definitely recommend to others and if we get a chance will go back ourselves.
4,6 sur juillet 16, 2011
wonderful hosts- very helpful, gracious, but not intrusive. beautiful setting. peaceful. Good food. Would recommend to others.
4,6 sur juillet 13, 2011
The home is very beautiful. The hosts(Tom and Amy) are gracious and make you feel comfortable and welcome. Each breakfast was delicious and presentation wonderful. We hope to be able to visit again. There are fun shops in town and good restaurants too! The beach(Mears State Park) is also a great place to read a book or walk the pier to watch boats go by.
4,6 sur juillet 13, 2011
We felt like we stepped back in time into a quaint, historical, slower-paced, respectful time period. The innkeepers were down-to-earth, wonderful people and so was the breadfasts prepared. The detail was out of Better Homes & Gardens. Oh, and the house, town, and beach were beautiful, too. Best time ever!
5 sur juillet 11, 2011
I stay in about 20 B&Bs per year. I have to say out of all the B&B's I've stayed in throughout my life this one is among my top 3 list!! Everything was perfect. Couldn't have asked for friendlier Inn Keepers or a yummier breakfast. Wrap around porches, roomy common areas for guests to enjoy their stay, delish snacks. Perfect location to town & beach. I will be back!
4,6 sur juin 16, 2011
The hexagon house is a beautiful spot to get away! The inn keepers were wonderful and took great care of us. The food was amazing:)
4,6 sur juin 15, 2011
Tom and Amy were amazing hosts; breakfast each morning was delicious; a fantastic place to stay!
5 sur avril 12, 2011
I would highly recommend Hexagon House. The innkeepers are especially warm and friendly and certainly anticipate your every need.
4,0 sur décembre 15, 2010
Had a great time at the Hexagon House! Our room had a large claw footed tub which we loved. Hope to visit in the warmer months so we can use the large proches.
4,8 sur novembre 17, 2010
The Hexagon House was a magnificant place to spend a few days. It was a place out of a picture book. It was sparkling clean, homey, and the food, service, and extras were wonderful. It would be hard for any B & B to top this place.
3,8 sur novembre 03, 2010
The Hexagon House was recommended by a co-worker. I was looking for a nice place to help celebrate my Wedding Anniversary. This was our first time to a B & B. The whole place was very nice and clean. The room we had (the Suite) was spacious and the atmosphere was very clam and relaxing. Tom and Amy, the Innkeepers were very friendly and helpful. Made us both feel right at home. The food was as good as the setting. Pentwater in the Fall is just the kind of quiet getaway that my wife and I needed to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I would be more than willing to go back and I would highly recommend the Hexagon House.
4,8 sur octobre 24, 2010
Our hst Amy was excellent. We were made to feel at home and all of our needs and expectations were exceeded. We would highly recomment this B&B to anyone desiring a pleasant stay and an enjoyable time of relaxation.
4,2 sur septembre 13, 2010
We were very pleased with our stay - only wished it was longer as we were only there overnight. I would recommend it and Amy made us feel very welcome!
4,6 sur septembre 09, 2010
This is a charming house located in a great location in Pentwater. The breakfasts are fabulous and the innkeepers are exceptionally warm and inviting. It's a place that you never want to leave!
4,8 sur septembre 06, 2010
Beautiful setting, charming, impeccably clean rooms, extremely nice and accommodating innkeepers -- what more could you ask for? Common areas are spacious and inviting, breakfast is hearty and healthy, fresh homemade cookies are always available. Pentwater is a great little town for being active or doing nothing at all.
4,0 sur août 31, 2010
We spent an overnight at The hexagon House for our 40th anniversary. From the moment we arrived till we had to leave, we were pampered and made to feel so welcome. From homemade cookies to hot and cold beverages upon arrival, to the 5+ star accommodations, ending with a breakfast fit for a king, you won't be disappointed if you choose to stay here. The hospitality of Tom and Amy goes far beyond what we'd expect. The home is gorgeous and so interestingly decorated. Fun to just look around! It is immaculate, and attention to detail is incredible. We would definitely stay here again if we go to Pentwater area! ---from Ada, MI
4,2 sur août 19, 2010
Spent a night here with my daughter. The home is absolutely lovely and well-maintained. Rooms are beautiful & quiet. The home is close to town, but set back off the road on a beautiful property, so it feels secluded. Breakfast on the wrap-around porch was fantastic- pecan-crusted French toast. Highly recommended, & will be visiting again.
5 sur juillet 26, 2007
We were given a two night stay and it was just awesome. Amy and Tom, the innkeepers, are what make this bed and breakfast just wonderful! The breakfast is so good- that you won't think of eating until dinnertime! It was such fun to visit at breakfast with travelers from around the country. Pentwater is a town that you can just walk around in, or bike to Lake Michigan. One of the friendliest towns in Michigan. We can't wait to return. The antiques and the setting are also just the best.
5 sur mai 29, 2007
We had a grand time with the gracious and kind hosts of this historically wonderful inn. Lovely rooms, great food, friendly and helpful hosts. What more can you ask?
5 sur mai 06, 2007
We received this as a wedding gift. The Hexagon House is fabulous! Tom and Amy have to be one of the nicest couples I have ever met. The rooms are beautiful, the town is tranquil, and the food is to die for. Amy is a great cook. The smell of freshly baked cookies fills the house during the day. Appetizers and wine at 5pm is a perfect beginning to any evening. Sunsets on the water are very romantic. We would love to come back to the Hexagon House soon.
5 sur avril 16, 2007
What a beautiful place! The house was peaceful & the breakfasts were amazing! We had a great weekend away and look forward to visiting again!! Thank-you for sharing a touch of victorian elegance with us. Vern & Jana
5 sur avril 16, 2007
Friendly welcome, attention to detail in decor and comfort. Peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Hands on Innkeepers, Amy & Tom see to your every need & comfort, always available to recommend fun things to do & great places to eat. Yummy breakfasts, cosy corners & beautiful porches to read & escape. Coffee & goodies always ready & waiting. Fun events planned monthly. Great place to stay.
5 sur avril 15, 2007
We had an amazing time at the Hexagon House! The rooms were very comfortable, the breakfasts were the best I've ever had, and the little outing they helped to plan was so much fun. Flying kites on the beach was something I'll never forget. We were so blessed to have innkeepers and who were so caring and attentive, and by the end of our stay we really felt like we were leaving family.


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Chris Crocker: Free At Last!
Window-dresser and celebrity-potter lover Simon Doonan interviews Chris "Leave Britney Alone" Crocker, and the insanity!
If you could bring a celeb back from the dead, who would it be, and why?
I would bring back John Holmes so that he could fuck me. That dick was too pretty.
Oohhhhkay! Gotta love these kids today! They're so free and stuff.
Chris Crocker's Crystal Ball: Year's Most Prominent 'CeWebrity' Prognosticates for You [NYO]


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Folks were taking advantage of early voting, and, by noon, County Clerk Don Johnson said that nearly 200 had cast their ballot.
Democracy in action.
It's usually prettier at a polling place than in a legislative chamber. Usually, because we all remember the mess that was Election 2000/Florida Style. We hope for no repeat of that fiasco, but we're not going to hold our breath.
There is more at stake in this election than there was four years ago, and most polls show a dead heat for president. Partisans studied Florida well, and we're somewhat afraid that they may have learned a number of lessons that they'll want to employ between now and Election Day.
Election tactics aside, the fact remains that many more Americans will participate in the system this year. Pope County officials expect about two out of every three registered voters to cast a ballot. (In Yell County, that figure jumps to four out of three.)
This year's ballot isn't as full as ones we've seen previously, but the races are no less important, up and down the tally sheet. From a president to a senator to a city councilman to proposed amendments, voters have many people and issues to mull over.
By the looks of the early voting line, a lot of them are doing just that.


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Alumnus Serves in Mongolia with Peace Corps
Clifton Hurt '09 followed the voice deeply rooted in his heart as he left home to help others overseas. Now a Peace Corps volunteer, Hurt is using his time to serve others in Mongolia.
"One day it hit me," he said. "I am a young Christian with time and strength to serve. Why not serve people abroad?" His objective was to be a Christian not by saying it, but by living it. Following months of prayer and conversations with friends from the Trinity community and his family, he signed up.
Hurt arrived in Mongolia in early June 2010 for training and in August was officially sworn in as a volunteer serving the next two years. He currently resides in Muren, Mongolia, where he is a primary teacher at Ereedwee, also known as Future 21 School. Because of his educational background, Hurt is able to teach in a classroom setting as well as train fellow teachers. He is one of nine foreign language teachers serving in the area and works with grades 4-11.
Hurt's work extends far beyond his teaching as he engages with the community around him. Along with his fellow volunteers, he hosts the "English Corner" for local adults and interested students and offers private music lessons to a few of the local community members.
As Hurt reaches out to his surrounding community, he feels God's call to Mongolia is confirmed. This incredible journey has led Hurt to a family that has been serving in Mongolia for 16 years. He has been blessed with the opportunity to offer guidance and understanding in worship leadership with two of the eldest children.
"God knows what he is doing all the time," Hurt said.
While at Trinity, Hurt earned his bachelor's degree in music education, K-12 choral emphasis, and was involved in numerous extracurricular activities, including the Campus Ministry Leadership Team, Outcry, Gospel Choir, Organization of African American Unity, and Brother 2 Brother.
Despite several opportunities presented to Hurt after graduation, God's call held firm in his heart. "His plans always supersede our expectations and dreams," said Hurt.


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New DVD releases look at family discord in Iran, Vietnam War, chimps' fragile existence.
This week, we begin in Iran:
A Separation
Rated PG-13, 123 minutes.
Available Tuesday on DVD.
This intense Iranian family drama deserved its Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Writer-director Asghar Farhadi examines the intricate and often sticky parameters of Iranian divorce laws, focusing his cameras on Simin (Leila Hatami), a strong-willed woman who seeks a divorce because her husband, Nader (Peyman Moadi), neglects her to care for a father falling into dementia. But divorce is not easily accomplished, as laws combine with religion and strict social mores to thwart a separation.
Simin painfully learns from rigid governmental officials how few her options are. Meanwhile, Farhadi creates various other subplots to render a complex narrative.
The disc, in all formats, includes commentary with the director, the 31-minute onstage interview "An Evening With Asghar Farhadi," and eight minutes with Farhadi in "Birth of a Director."
Full Metal Jacket — 25th Anniversary (****1/2) Stanley Kubrick's brilliant anti-war treatise is being released in a special Blu-ray package for its 25th anniversary. The remastered jewel accentuates the bright colors and shimmering interiors of Douglas Milsome's stunning photography.
Matthew Modine stars as the novice soldier who goes through boot camp and then on to fight in the Vietnam War. The film's second half takes place more or less on the battlefield as Kubrick delivers a scathing examination of wartime activities.
Rated R, 117 minutes. The new two-disc set comes with a 48-page booklet, complete with several articles. Supplements include commentary from a quartet of participants, the 31-minute featurette "Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil," and the new-to-DVD, hour-long documentary "Stanley Kubrick's Boxes."
Chimpanzee (***1/2) Tim Allen narrates this latest engaging feature from Disneynature. The film crew led by Martyn Colbeck and Bill Wallauer follows the seemingly innocent life of young chimp Oscar as he frolics with his mother and fellow creatures. But tragedy hits in the form of an attack by another group of chimps, leaving Oscar orphaned.
He struggles but eventually survives and then thrives when adopted by another alpha male. Touching but not trite, and expertly assembled by the Disney team.
Rated G, 78 minutes. The DVD, in all formats and various combo packs, offers a variety of materials, including featurettes on the "See Chimpanzees, Save Chimpanzees" conservation program and "Disney's Friends for Change." The Blu-ray also offers seven additional "making of" featurettes, such as "30 Years in the Making" (about the famous team of chimp researchers), "The Heart of the Chimpanzee," and more. Plus: a music video and a "making of" featurette on the music video.
Kids might enjoy something from a flavorful assortment of offerings from Walt Disney Studios this week:
The Rescuers — 35th Anniversary Edition, The Rescuers Down Under Disney has packaged two favorites for their Blu-ray and HD digital debuts. Follow two intrepid mice, Bernard (voiced by Bob Newhart) and Bianca (Eva Gabor), as they embark on two adventures, traversing the Devil's Bayou and exploring the Australian Outback, all while avoiding chasing hordes.
Both are rated G and run around 78 minutes. The set comes in all formats and various combo packs that include various supplements on each, so check labels. Included are a sing-along feature, a deleted song, an animated short feature, a "making of" featurette, a Disney True Life Adventure documentary and more.
The Tigger Movie Now in a new Blu-ray edition, this film focuses on A.A. Milne's striped creation in the Hundred Acre Wood. Tigger (voiced by Jim Cummings) attempts to locate other Tiggers in his family, and friends Pooh, Eeyore, Rabbit and Piglet join in the quest.
Rated G, 77 minutes. This new release offers the "Disney Intermission" feature, a featurette with director Jun Falkenstein and others discussing Tigger and his literary legacy, 10 "Winnie the Pooh" shorts, a sing-along segment, a music video and more.
The Aristocats In this Disney classic, featuring songs by the legendary Sherman brothers, Parisian cat Duchess (voiced by Eva Gabor) and her three kittens inherit a fortune only to have a scheming family butler try to steal it. A street-wise tomcat (Phil Harris) saves the day but only after big adventures for everyone.
Rated G, 79 minutes. This new arrival, available in all formats and Blu-ray, includes a deleted song, a segment on the Shermans, additional songs, music videos and more.
The Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure — Special Edition In this Blu-ray debut, that sneaky puppy Scamp (voiced by Scott Wolf) heads off for his own risky venture. He wants to be free of his pesky parents, so he escapes and joins a rough group of junkyard dogs.
Rated G, 69 minutes. The disc, in all formats and combo packs, contains commentary, a "making of" featurette, a sing-along song, Pluto animated shorts, a puppy trivia track and more.
And, finally, from this week's TV arrivals:
The Closer — The Complete Seventh and Final Season Cable TV's most popular show arrives on DVD in record time after its Aug. 13 finale. In an eventful ending season, Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick finishes her stellar run as Detective Brenda Leigh Johnson, the head of the Los Angeles Police Department's major crimes division.
After dealing with her sick father, as well as battling lawsuits and a particularly annoying suspect who has managed to remain free, Johnson seems to have a chance to settle scores before finally leaving. But maybe not, showing that this series made its departure still filled with surprises.
Not rated, 892 minutes. The collection of 21 episodes on five discs also offers a five-minute gag reel, unaired scenes, two music videos, and an entertaining 44-minute roundtable with cast and crew.
Mike and Molly — Season Two The 23 episodes of the sophomore season of this breakout series feature such highlights as Molly (Emmy winner Melissa McCarthy) making wedding plans while Mike (Billy Gardell) takes a lackadaisical approach to the coming event — the climax of the season. With Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon, Louis Mustillo and Cleo King.
Not rated, 462 minutes. The set, on three discs, also includes a six-minute gag reel and the 13-minute featurette "Mike and Molly's Wedding," a behind-the-scenes look at the season's big finale.
Revenge — The Complete First Season This new ABC hit starred Emily VanCamp as Emily Thorne, a dangerous young woman seeking revenge throughout these initial 22 episodes, now on five discs.
In the luxurious surroundings of the Hamptons, Emily plots against Victoria (a snarling Madeleine Stowe), the woman she believes destroyed her family. But creator Mike Kelley delivered plenty of surprises in this exciting and promising first season.
Rated TV-PG LSV, 946 minutes. The bounteous supplements include commentary, two music videos, three minutes of bloopers and about 30 deleted scenes. Plus: four featurettes totaling around 35 minutes go "behind the scenes," including a roundtable with cast and crew, a tour of
the Hamptons with Ashley Davenport, and a segment on the show's glamorous fashions.
Also available Tuesday on DVD: Bernie, The Dictator, Freelancers, Hit and Miss, House — Season Eight.


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Where's the USB dongles?
Surely more important for HTPC use...
NEC piped up this week to reveal it supplied the DVB-T2 kit used to begin Freeview HD broadcasts earlier this month. The installation of the NEC equipment was overseen by the BBC and Arqiva, the company that owns the UK's terrestrial transmitter network. "DVB-T2 technology will deliver an increase in capacity of 67 per cent …
Surely more important for HTPC use...
Come on set-top box manufacturers, get on with it! I can't wait to have free DTT HD in my bedroom.
I have a Hauppauge HVR-2200 TV card and use it to receive New Zealand's DVB-T FreeView service which offers a mix of STD and HD channels broadcast in the H.264/HE-AAC video/audio format. Is there a difference in visual quality between HD DVD-T and HD DVD-T2 broadcasts?
There is not necessarily a difference in quality between DVB-T and DVB-T2 broadcasts, because the technology isn't relevant at that level. It's the underlying capacity of the multiplex that's affected.
Think of it more as the difference between two broadband connection speeds, say 4 megabit and 6 megabit. All it means is that you can send more information down the pipe.
In the configurations used in the UK, the difference between DVB-T and DVB-T2 is about 60% additional capacity, taking a mux up from 24 to a over 38 megabits.
It's then up to the operators to decide if they use the extra capacity to boost the allocation of an individual stream, or to squeeze in extra streams.
I learned more from your answer than I could from the entire Wiki-page on the matter.
I understand that Multiplex B will have DVB-T2, does that to receive anything on Multiplex B, we will need DVB-T2 adapters? Does that include BBC Four?
If this is the case, then there are going to be MANY people who will be very upset.
BBC Four is carried on Mux B in the pre-DOS configuration.
Post DSO, that's known instead as PSB3, which is the High Definition mux. BBC Four moves to PSB1, which is the new designation for the current BBC Mux A.
So, along with all the other SD services, it will still be available with a standard DVB-T receiver.


text: Hey all. I am proud to announce the early stages of the formation of the Carnation Spey Clan. In a very loose and informal way it already exists. Mainly in the form of the "Saturday Morning on the River" events held on the Snoqualmie river at the mouth of the Tolt through the generous efforts of Aaron Reimer of River Run Anglers, Mike Kinney, and too many others to mention who generally help out, lend gear, etc . Well, things are going formal, and for anyone interested in Spey Casting, wether you own gear or not, wether you're interested in learning spey for fishing or competitive casting, this may be the scene for you. Currently the plan is to become a fully accredited Federation of Fly Fishers club. Club business will be conducted in a "virtual" environment, allowing those out of easy driving range of Carnation to participate fully. The President or Vice President will be authorized to post items of business on the club website, and for a period of time, probably a few days, members will be able to comment, and then a vote will be held. No more worries about how to deal with Puget Sound Metro area traffic to make the meeting at 7:30 p.m. on a thursday when your kid has a dance recital:thumb: There will be events, such as the Saturday Morning on the River, the awesome annual SpeyFair which this year will be the weekend of October 28 and 29 (volunteers always needed), and possibly more frequent smaller events and competitions, social events, etc. An exciting possibility we would like to explore are road shows, where the clan may haul on down to the Cowlitz, or up to the Nook or wherever else, and hold a Saturday River session there for our Brothers and Sisters in the area if we have members in those areas, as well as helping others create their own Clans, sharing web resources, etc. Get in on the ground floor! You'll notice a few "maybes", and "possiblies" in the description, and that's because it will be up to club to do what it wants! Nothing is set in stone. If interested reply here with an email, or shoot me your email privately and I'll get you on the list for more information. Thanks for your time


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Sans Digital, a leading provider of high performance storage subsystems, is expanding its TowerRAID product line. The new TowerRAID series ranges from two to eight bays, in either eSATA/USB or both interfaces. This storage series offers users a wide range of selections when it comes to choosing the perfect storage solution.
The TR4U(B) and TR8U(B) are 4-bay and 8-bay storage enclosures, featuring JBOD and spanning modes for individual hard drive access. Storage modes could be selected via an easy access dip switch located on the back panel. Both units are environmental friendly with Auto-Power option, where the unit powers on only when the connected computer is on. The TR4M(B), TR5M1, and TR8M(B) are 4-bay, 5-bay, and 8-bay storage enclosures utilizing the latest SATA II port multiplier technology, which allows the connection of multiple SATA drives. TR4M(B) and TR5M1 utilize only one cable to connect up to four and five hard drives respectively.
TR8M(B) utilizes only two cables to connect up to eight hard drives. Using the bundled two ports eSATA PCIe adapter, the user could easily access up to eight hard drives via JBOD mode. This eSATA series also supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, 5+spare, spanning and JBOD using the latest Silicon Image SATARAID utility, providing cost-effective redundancy solutions. On the other hand, the TR2UT-B is a 2-bay RAID enclosure that supports USB 2.0 as well as eSATA connection. It features four different RAID modes (RAID 0, 1 Spanning and JBOD), and is the smallest unit of the series with the most abundant features.
With built-in ventilating protective screen front panel, each unit utilizes cable-less SATA connection design to support multiple hard drives. Hard drives are installed on easy access hard drive trays or trayless racks for simple insertion and removal. Both the 4-bay and 8-bay series are available in black and silver finish. "In addition to their market-leading technology, the appearance of the TowerRAID series stays true to Sans Digital's contemporary design," stated Grandy Chen, Sans Digital's President. "The various configurations of the TowerRAID series make it easy to choose a suitable storage product for every storage need."
For more information on the TowerRAID series, visit http://www.sansdigital.com/towerraid/index.php.


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Interesting article about how a certain pest is adapting to genetically modified corn created by Monsanto. The little critter has developed resistance to the pesticide engineered into the plant:
What the rootworm's evolved resistance to Monsanto's crop says about the future of genetically modified agriculture depends largely on your opinion of GM crops. Those who are fundamentally opposed to the practice of crop biotechnology as a whole — i.e., the individuals quick to decry GM crops as "Frankenfood" that will spell the demise of the human race — are probably liable to assume a position of "I told you so."
There's a whole group of people who are convinced GMO foodstuffs are evil or harmful. I'm sure it's possible to produce a variant that's bad for you or outright poisonous in some way, although that would sure defeat the profit motive purpose. But on the modification point, aren't all plants genetically modified? Descent with modification?
Plants and their ancestors have been modified since the end of the Hadean eon roughly 3.8 billion years ago. Over billions of years a sort of bacterial collective developed that uses sunlight to make simple sugars. Thru the Cambrian, past extinctions and meteors and who knows what else, the plants evolved. Then, we came along and intensely modified the shit out of a few of them for millennia until most can no longer reproduce or survive in the wild without our constant nursing.
They've already been about as genetically modified as they can be. Hard to image how anything Monsanto does is somehow more modification than all that. If companies were cooking up corn that commits genocide, if they are engineering a corn-stalk that chows down on raw human meat while playing chess, then yeah, there might be cause for concern. But until something like that happens, I have to admit, I just don't get the skepticism about GMO food.
Update 11:10 AM CDT: Some great comments below, including this one by Kewball, "I think I can speak for the agriculture producers: it's not about the scary genetic DNA hoodoo, it's about the damn patents. That's a real and growing *cough* problem as I'm sure you well know. All it takes is some wild oat pollen floating about the county and before you know it, your field of organic, artisan cotton is "owned" by Monsanto and the burden of proof is on you to show that you did not steal seeds from the Corporationperson."


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How Much For The Boston Globe?
Two brazen Boston bidders have actually put in bids for the teetering Boston Globe! If our quick math is right, the bids should be in the area of... negative $96 million.
Here's how the Globe describes its own balance sheet, roughly:
Real estate value: $48 million
Projected losses this year: $85 million
Total pension liabilities: $59 million
Mix those together mathematically and you'll see that a new owner could just eke out a profit if they were paid $100 million to take the Globe off the NYT Co's hands! Not that we are actually mathematicians. But perhaps these people are:
One group is led by Boston Celtics co-owner and Bain Capital executive Stephen G. Pagliuca and Jack Connors, the chairman of Partners HealthCare and a former advertising mogul. The other is led by Stephen E. Taylor, a former Globe executive and member of the family that sold the Globe to the Times Co. in 1993 for $1.1 billion.
If the original owners get it back, it would really help highlight just how completely the Sulzbergers got taken in this deal. And imagine, just a week ago the company was refusing to comment on "whether" they were planning on selling this paper. Jokers!
[Boston Globe. Pic: AP. Do not mistake our estimates for something "plausible!"]


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5 Feb 2014
Congratulations to StarNow member Matthew Giles, who has just won our Interim Agent giveaway.
Matthew has won a 12 month career coaching, worth $540.00. He will receive one-to-one coaching plus full access to an amazing interim agent service from My Acting Career.
MyActingCareer.com.au is a resource for Australian actors, child performers (including models) and extras. It was founded by Marnie Hill, who is a working casting director as well as author, teacher, speaker and career coach for performers. My Acting Career helps performers to succeed, through a range of services. Find out more about My Acting Career.
We'll be running another giveaway with My Acting Career and Marnie midyear, so keep an eye out on your latest listing email for another shot at this.
27 Jan 2014
Are you coming to Surviving Actors London on the 8th January, 2014? StarNow will be holding an exclusive casting for feature film The Rise of the Krays on the day for new and existing StarNow members.
To be in with a chance to have a one on one audition with the casting director, all you need to do is apply to the casting before attending Surviving Actors London.
Apply Now
Surviving Actors is a free event aimed at professional actors, and is a great way to make new contacts and hear some insider tips.
Book your free e-ticket!
13 Jan 2014
Want this to be the year that changes EVERYTHING? We want to help you!
We've assembled four of the hottest industry experts in Australia & the UK, to give YOU one-to-one advice.
They are Agents Rowena Mohr and Warren Bacci, and Casting Directors Greg Apps and Michael Jackson.
Find out more about the Casting Professionals here.
Four winners will receive a Skype session with the Casting Professional of their choice and will receive top tips about how you can make 2014 the best year ever.
Apply now to our best industry advice casting!
30 Nov 2013
We've had a really exciting month at StarNow with some amazing opportunities for our members. Here's a quick rundown of a couple of them.
Star Wars: Episode VII: The biggest film in preproduction right now has been searching for actors to play two of their lead roles, Rachel and Thomas. Open Castings were held around Great Britain in Manchester, London, Dublin and Glasgow.
Marco Polo: Producers The Weinstein Company and Electus have been casting for major roles in the epic 10 part series for Netflix. Marco Polo is a cinematic adventure of high politics, masterful manipulation and deadly warfare. Young Marco Polo finds himself at the center of a brutal war between two empires in 13th century China, rife with close combat, romance and sexual intrigue, religious tension, political skullduggery and spectacular battles.
Londinium: A feature film based in the year 2018 which tells the story of a man who is down and out and lost in the underbelly of urban London. A young boy reaches out him and takes him to a psychic who starts to realise the man is perhaps the most spiritual man on Earth. The psychic reveals the man's history through a tarot card reading and begins with his birth in a squat where he is visited by 3 pearly kings and starts to see a remarkable resemblance to the most famous and oldest story in the world. This film has been casting for lead and supporting roles on StarNow.
The Singleton: This feature film has been casting for female lead and supporting roles. The Singleton is a film about Kudos, a man who has everything, money, fame and glory. The only thing that's missing is his one true love. This is the story of his journey to find this woman before and after.
Syco Entertainment: Simon Cowell's company, Syco Entertainments brand new talent department is now open for business and has been casting for a variety of different entertainment roles, from musical theatre singers to comedians to impressionists on StarNow.
And of course some of your favourite Reality TV shows have been casting on StarNow as well. These include The Bachelor AU, Britain's Got Talent, ABC's Make Me a Star and NBC's Million Second Quiz.
4 Nov 2013
There have been some exciting projects cast on StarNow in October and here's a glimpse of just a few of them.
The Lighthouse: Feature film produced by Glasshouse Productions. The film is based around a century old decaying lighthouse standing alone on the edge of the coast. A deadly presence prowls this beautiful location and has done for 100 years. When a group of young friends plan a weekend away to scatter the ashes of a deceased friend, they come across the beautiful, secluded Lighthouse during their journey.
No7 Make-Up: No7 have been looking for woman with great skin and lovely personalities.
Top Dog: From the writer of "Green Street", feature film "Top Dog" is a UK crime epic directed by Martin Kemp and starring Leo Gregory.
Qantas TVC: Casting for a variety of sophisticated talent for lead and supporting roles in new Qantas TVC.
Elite Model Search: Elite Modelling Agency stems from a heritage of 30 years in the modelling industry and has been offering StarNow members the opportunity to submit themselves for consideration for representation at the highest level.
Plus some of your favourite Reality TV shows like Britain's Got Talent, The X Factor, America's Got Talent and Made in Chelsea.


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Hybrid for SharePoint Server 2013
Applies to: Office 365 Enterprise, SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise, SharePoint Server 2013 Standard
Topic Last Modified: 2016-12-16
Summary: Learn about SharePoint Server 2013 hybrid environments and the hybrid solutions available for SharePoint Server 2013 and SharePoint Online.
With SharePoint Server 2013 hybrid, productivity services in SharePoint Online can be integrated with on-premises SharePoint Server 2013 to provide unified functionality and access to data. For enterprises that want to gradually move their existing on-premises SharePoint Server 2013 services to the cloud, SharePoint Server 2013 hybrid provides a staged migration path by extending high-impact SharePoint Server 2013 workloads to SharePoint Online.
A SharePoint Server 2013 hybrid environment enables trusted communications between SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server 2013. When you have established this trust framework, you can configure integrated functionality between services and features such as Search, Follow, and user profiles.
To get started exploring hybrid, see the following articles:
For detailed hybrid configuration information, see SharePoint Server 2013 hybrid configuration roadmaps.
You can download hybrid resources such as posters and worksheets.
Poster: SharePoint 2013 Hybrid Topology: Certificate, Authentication, and Authorization flow
This poster illustrates the role of the certificates, authentication, and authorization flow for inbound hybrid search.
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This year has started cold as far as the weather is concerned, but anglers are catching those 16- to 22-pound sacks that we had grown accustomed to.
One technique that has led the comeback and explosion has been the Alabama Rig. More and more anglers are learning to fish the A-rig, and large stringers continue to be attributed to it.
Lake Dardanelle has always been a jig lake, and there is no better time than early spring to find you a good rocky bank and drop one right in front of a largemouth. The best places for jig fishing on Lake Dardanelle this time of year include the miles of riprap banks that line the roads and bridges all around the main part of the lake. Riprap areas that have easy access to deeper water or where the channels swing in close to the bank are the best locations to spend some time flipping a jig.
The most common color thrown this time of year is black and blue with either a black or black and blue trailer. Craw colors work quite well, too.
Crank-baits and lipless crank-baits are great for covering large areas and will work well on those same riprap banks as well as around stumps and submerged structure adjacent to deeper water. They are also a must on flats and ledges located near creek channels and along channel swings.
Colors of all types will work this time of year, but most anglers prefer to throw baits with a bit of orange and red giving the baits a crawfish look.
Jerk-baits are in high demand on the waters of Lake Dardanelle in February, March and April as large schools of lethargic bass seem to suspend in the 6- to 10-foot range all across the lake. One of the prime jerk-bait spots is in the strip pits located north of Interstate 40. This area is known for producing large stringers and a few giant bass early each year.
Types and colors are a little harder to narrow down for this type of bait as Smithwick, Rapala, Lucky Craft, Jackal and several other companies all make a wide variety of styles and colors of baits. From my own personal experience, there is no better jerk-bait than the suspending Bomber Long A in a clown color. That very bait has been good for 20-plus pounds on more than one occasion.
Dardanelle has been known as a spinner-bait fisherman's dream for years, but most folks associate it with shallow water weeds a little later in the year. They are especially good before the grass get too thick as many a large bass will hang around the edges and ambush it as it comes fluttering by.
Popular colors include shad colors with a hint of blue and chartreuse. These baits can be fished in almost any area on the lake and are effective at almost any depth.
As the water warms and the spawn becomes a little consistent floating worms, senkos and my favorite, the "Zoom Fluke," will all be popular baits for getting in those high vegetation areas and producing strikes.
The fluke is without doubt my favorite bait as it is like fishing a top-water in the spring time and when used properly can arouse some vicious strikes not to mention helping you to put larger fish in the livewell.
I am also quite sure there are a few local anglers who have some special or secrets baits of their own. If you'll send me an email I will do my best to try them out this year.
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Anyone who has followed women's water polo over the last decade knows Brenda Villa all too well. The Stanford grad and Castilleja coach from the largely Hispanic community of Commerce grew up playing with the boys, and hit the U.S. National Team scene exactly at the right time. Coming on board in the late 90s, Villa was able to step into a new world for the sport that saw inclusion in the Olympic Games and an increased presence in women's university action.
Considered by some to be perhaps too short and too stout to play the game at the elite level, she arrived in Rome with enough international hardware to fill the Foro Italico. Serving as captain over the recent run of greatness for this storied program, Villa has amassed a medal in nearly every major championship she has ever played in.
Villa will attempt to bring home yet another medal, preferably gold, when she leads the USA team into the 2011 FINA World Championships that begin Saturday in Shanghai, China. Once again, the U.S. will be among the favorites to win it all. The Americans will open against The Netherlands.
Villa has hauled in two silver medals (2000, 2008) and one bronze (2004) in Olympic competition. On three occasions she has won gold at the World Championships (2003, 2007, 2009) and once earned silver (2005). She has also taken gold at two Pan American Games (2003, 2007), a silver at the FINA World Cup (2002), and two bronze medals in FINA Junior World Championship play (1995, 1997).
Add to that a near domination in FINA World League Super Final action that has seen the United States win four titles in the six-year history of the event. The gold in Rome was just another bullet point in a storied career that has seen success at nearly every turn.
"I think it (Rome) finally puts to light what USA water polo has done in the last decade," she said."We went from before (then head coach) Guy Baker came on in 1998 placing eighth in Worlds, to be able to turn it around and after 2001 we have been in every final. It blows my mind, thinking of it in that way, in the last four World Championships we have been in a final, it's a pretty good stat to have."
Villa, along with teammate Heather Petri are two of the most-decorated women to ever play women's water polo. Coupled with a team coming off a victory in the World League Super Final this past June in Kirishi, Russia, they cruised into Southern Italy with eyes on a prize they have become very familiar with. Yet they always remain cautiously optimistic.
"We don't believe it until it's done," Villa said, "It's not that we aren't confident, we just wait to see how it goes. We have been close on many occasions and been on the short end of the stick, so we like to just wait and see what happens on that day, and stay more in the moment."
The one new wrinkle for the U.S. came in 2009 — a new coaching staff for Villa and company, something she hasn't seen since the late 90s. With new head coach Adam Krikorian coming on board in the spring, the onus was on veterans like Villa to keep the group intact as they tackled the latest major challenge.
Consider the challenge met as the squad worked their way through competition under the blistering Italian sun. After dispatching with Kazakhstan in a walkover win to start the tourney, an up and coming Russian team downed the United States to put a fork in their plans of a bye to the quarterfinals. Undaunted they powered on with a win over Greece to close out group play. In the quarterfinals the red, white, and blue dispatched of China and then Greece again in the semifinals behind a breakout performance from defender Elsie Windes.
From there it was realized the United States had come to Europe, only to meet up with their neighbor to the north, Canada. The two had met several times already in 2009 before their pivotal matchup in Rome. When the dust settled it was a hard-fought win for the Americans in a one goal victory that found Villa right back on top of another podium, a place she loves to be.
"I like being up there and it is comfortable, any time you hear your national anthem you get a new set of emotions. Every tourney is different and brings out different emotions and satisfactions," said Villa. "It's new because it doesn't get old, if it gold old you would stop playing."
Seems like what remains new for Villa has become pretty standard stuff for the rest of the water polo world.
Joining Villa on the U.S team will be fellow Stanford grad Jessica Steffens, current Cardinal players Annika Dries and Melissa Seidemann plus incoming freshman Maggie Steffens.
The men's roster for the World Championships includes Stanford grads Peter Varellas, Peter Hudnut, Tony Azevedo and Layne Beaubien.
In other water polo news:
USA Men's Junior National Team co-head coaches Robert Lynn and Guy Baker have announced the roster for the upcoming 2011 FINA Junior World Championship set for Volos, Greece this Aug. 27-Sept. 4.
The team includes Stanford teammates Alex Bowen, Nick Hoversten and Paul Rudolph from Sacred Heart Prep.
The team opens with Spain on August 27 followed by South Africa on August 28, Mexico on August 29, and Serbia on August 30.
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Toronto writer: Rangers have interest in Blue Jays catchers J.P. Arencibia, John Buck
The Rangers have interest in Toronto Blue Jays catchers J.P. Arencibia and John Buck, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm.
Arencibia, 26, has been the Blue Jays' primary catcher for the past two seasons, hitting .233/.275/.435 with 18 homers in 102 games last year with Toronto. He is still a year away from arbitration, meaning he is under team control for four more seasons before he is eligible for free agency.
Buck, 32, spent last season with the Miami Marlins, where he hit .192/.297/.347 in 106 games. He was acquired by the Blue Jays in the blockbuster deal that also sent Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle to Toronto. Buck is entering the final year of a three-year contract that pays him $6 million in 2013.
The Blue Jays also have Travis D'Arnaud, a top catching prospect, who could be ready to make his major league debut in 2013, which would make one of their two veteran catchers expendable.
The Rangers' two primary catchers in 2012 face an uncertain future with the team. Mike Napoli is a free agent, while Geovany Soto could be non-tendered, rendering him a free agent as well.


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Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain is on Juventus' summer transfer wish-list, according to a report in Spain.
Marca is claiming that the Argentine was the main reason why Juventus boss Antonio Conte, as well as directors Beppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici, were present at the Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund this week.
Juventus are known to be looking for another striker even if they've already wrapped up the Bosman capture of Fernando Llorente from Athletic Bilbao.
Higuain, signed by Real Madrid from River Plate in January 2007, has scored over 100 goals for the Spanish giants.
However, the 25-year-old has only netted eights times in 48 Champions League games for the outfit.
Meanwhile, in France, L'Equipe are suggesting that Real will sell Higuain in favour of keeping hold of Karim Benzema.
It is being claimed that Real could accept a fee of around €20m for the South American who also has admirers in the English Premiership.


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Taylor Swift took to Instagram this afternoon to wish British model Lily Donaldson a happy birthday.
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Swift is known for her effusive public birthday wishes to her squad members, but this one fairly subdued. "I love you @lilydonaldson!!! Happy Birthday!" she wrote.
While it might not have been as long as some of her previous birthday wishes Taylor did choose a cool black and white photo featuring Donaldson wearing some type of face paint. Happy 29th Lily!


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During a recent recognition ceremony, Kenmore Mercy Hospital paid tribute to its more than 300 dedicated volunteers, including the following individuals whose outstanding efforts were awarded.
The Leadership Pin
The Leadership Pin, given to volunteers in leadership roles, was awarded to Margret Was of Tonawanda, a volunteer since 2002 and current Auxiliary President.
The Caring Hands Pin
The Caring Hands Pin, given to volunteers who use their hands to care for others, was awarded to Marietta Wenneman of Kenmore, a volunteer in the gift shop, serving Kenmore Mercy since 1995; and Fred Caughill of Buffalo, a pharmacy volunteer since 1985.
The Above & Beyond Pin
The Above & Beyond Pin, given to volunteers who go the extra mile to help others, was awarded to Carol Bond of Amherst, an Auxiliary member and a front desk patient information volunteer; and Jean Reimers of North Tonawanda, a volunteer since 1995 who helps in admissions at the front desk/patient information.
The Helping Hands Pin
The Helping Hands Pin, given to those who are always there to help others, was awarded to Joann Folts of Buffalo, a volunteer since 2004 and an Auxiliary member who serves in the gift shop and at the patient information front desk; Norm Skowronski of North Tonawanda, a volunteer on 3 East who helps the Knee and Hip Center with transport or patients and running errands; and Michael Martin of Buffalo, a volunteer since 2004 and a member of the Auxiliary, who serves in the gift shop.
The Hearts & Star Pin
The Hearts & Star Pin, for volunteers who go about their service with a big heart, was awarded to Arlene Cooke of Kenmore, a volunteer since 2006 in the surgical waiting room and at the front desk; and Jim Braun of Tonawanda, an emergency room liaison volunteer since 2004.
The Shooting Star Pin
The Shooting Star Pin, for volunteers who are stars in their volunteer roles, was awarded to Olive Engl of Kenmore, a volunteer since 1994 and an Auxiliary member who serves in the gift shop.
The Hearts & Hands Pin
The Hearts & Hands Pin, for volunteers who help with their hands and their hearts, was awarded to Bessie Judd of Tonawanda, a volunteer in the surgical waiting room.
The Heart of Gold Pin
The Heart of Gold Pin, for those volunteers truly who have a heart of gold and live Catholic Health's values effectively every time they volunteer, was awarded to Patricia Stewart of Kenmore, a volunteer since 1979 who trains new volunteers and serves in many different departments; and Claire Nienhaus of Buffalo, a Eucharistic Minister volunteer since 2002.
The Commitment to Excellence Pin
The Commitment to Excellence Pin, given to volunteers who strive for excellence in everything they do, was awarded to Shirley Lukasik of Buffalo has volunteered since 2001 and helps in the transport office; and Jim Purpora of Grand Island who has volunteered since 2006 and helps in the patient transport volunteer and every Red Cross blood drive.


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I should have mentioned my Burgman is the 400 model. It is several years old and is a proven model without any problems. You're right about the resale though. I only paid $2400 for it with 3k miles on it. I took it for a 2000 mile trip and found it very comfortable. Each to their own.
I still drive my BMW R100 and am very happy with that.
Thanks Jeff.
I found, what member 6659 noticed, that this is a fairly tall machine. I don't think I could come near to flat-footing both feet.
Although I have always had the habit of just putting down my left foot and keeping my right foot on the rear brake. Of course the CVT and hand-operated rear brake would mean that there is no reason for me to keep doing this, but I think that this is what I'll keep doing. Pretty used to tal bikes after this long on BMWs.
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I find it interesting that I can change the gear ratio by changing the sliders in the CVT to a heavier or lighter weight at a cost of under $60 and it takes only a little while.
'You can say what you want about the South, but I almost never hear of anyone wanting to retire to the North.
Talk about DIY maintenance on scooters makes me giggle.
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So can we have our own sub-forum . . . . . now?
This is not your F650 thumper with all due respect.
This is a 647cc inline twin offset to 70 degrees. (Thanks Gilly!)
That coupled with the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) . . . there are no shift points.
It's quick and the takeup off the line is linear with throttle input as you would expect from a centrifugal driven CVT.
With the engine and drivetrain so low the greatest percentage of mass is at or below your feet. Translates to great handling.
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I'm sure just "adding a forum" is not as easy as it sounds. Mods have already commented on this. I'm sure in due time we will have a forum.
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I always thought scooters were a less than serious ride and a joke until I tried to keep up with my friend who was riding a Suzuki Burman 650 on a crooked road. I was impressed and bought a used Burgman. If I like it, I might upgrade to a new or newer one.
I think a sub-forum would be a good thing to do and would draw a lot of interest.
'You can say what you want about the South, but I almost never hear of anyone wanting to retire to the North.
From my own experience, I think the scooters would be a lot of fun. Smaller, lighter and extremely maneuverable OM
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It's not really a very low seat. I commented before as have one or two who are already owners that you really can't flat-foot on one of these. Probably taller riders can, but they can also flat-foot on most anything.
On getting on it easily, it will take practice. Since I have owned K bikes for quite a long time, I am used to getting on a bike on the centerstand, much like getting on a horse, left foot on left peg, standing up and swinging my right leg over.
On this, the few times i have gotten on it takes a bit of thought as I am doing it, to start with the right leg, using muscles i don't normally use.
"Step through" is a bit deceiving! More like "Fall Over"!
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Packers head coach Mike McCarthy grabbed headlines yesterday in Green Bay when he raised his voice and expressed frustration after being asked about veteran wide receiver Donald Driver's decreased playing time in recent weeks.
McCarthy went so far as calling the continuing questions about playing time amongst his deep wide receiving corps "a bunch of garbage."
"Every week to come in here and a guy scores three touchdowns one week and he doesn't have any the next week, and that's an issue?" said McCarthy. "I mean, what are we doing here? Those are good, positive things about your team. And I'm not going to continue to sit here and answer this thing every week. Like I said, I think it's a bunch of garbage."
The head coach said he's not going to apologize for having too many guys to throw the ball to, and he's absolutely right, he doesn't have to––nor should he––apologize.
But his players aren't doing him any favors by complaining about the playing they receive or not getting the ball. McCarthy should take the same strong tone of voice with his players, because when they're airing their grievances, those are fair questions that he receives.
So is a question about Driver, a 13-year veteran and four-time Pro Bowl selection with seven 1,000-yard seasons to his name that's receiving some of the littlest playing time he's had in his illustrious career.
For his part, McCarthy said he addresses his issue with the team.
"That's the opening speech, yeah," said McCarthy.
But his message is apparently not getting through to them. The last complaint came just over a week ago when tight end Jermichael Finley said the team has to go back and create ways for him to get the ball.
Wide receiver James Jones, following the Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints, said he "deserved" to be on the field more than he was.
By contrast, it is noted that Driver has not publicly complained and said he's fine with his playing time.
The problem, in my opinion, is partially due to semantics.
Finley used the term "have to" while Jones used the word "deserved" to voice his displeasure.
What the team "has to" do and which players "deserve" playing time are decisions reserved for the coaching staff, not the players. As the saying goes, the inmates should not run the asylum.
Perhaps this could be the first high-profile challenge for newly hired director of public relations director Jason Wahlers, teaching players the proper language and semantics to use with the media without stepping over the line. Saying they want and would enjoy more playing time is okay, calling for it is not.
Even though the Packers are a perfect 5–0, that doesn't mean the organization isn't without challenges they must meet on a daily basis. Dealing with success, although perhaps not as difficult as dealing with failure, is a challenge nonetheless.
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