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BOULDER — Boulder police have arrested a former Avery Brewing Company employee suspected of stealing more than $15,000 in rare beers.
Adam James Dickinson, 26, was arrested at his workplace in Fort Collins on Thursday on suspicion of theft after a manager at Avery, located at 5757 Arapahoe Road, suspected Dickinson had stolen bottles of rare beer while he was an employee at the brewery from March to October 2012, when he was fired.
Managers at Avery first reported the theft in mid-October.
Police recovered more than 570 bottles of beer at Dickinson's Fort Collins home, with some of the bottles estimated to be worth anywhere from $200 to $300 a bottle.
Among the bottles recovered were several cases of Isabelle Proximus and several bottles of Duck Duck Gooze, Rogue Old Crustacean and one bottle of 2001 Rogue Old Crustacean Barleywine.
Police said Dickinson also sold some of the stolen beer on eBay and gave other bottles away as gifts, including bottles of Black Tot Barrel-Aged Imperial Oatmeal Stout and Sui Generis Barrel-Aged Sour Ale valued at $300 a bottle.
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TI - Treasure Island Hotel and Casino is home to the multi-award winning Cirque du Soleil Mystère stage show and headliner comedians as well as a treasure trove of fun bars, lounges, and restaurants.
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Shopping enthusiasts will find designer footwear and fashions, accessories, jewelry, and logo items in several boutiques at TI - Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, and over 200 shops and major department stores are nearby at Fashion Show Mall, connected to the hotel by a pedestrian bridge.
Nightlife at TI features the urban cowboy Gilley's Saloon & Dance Hall, live music at Señor Frog's, happy hour at the Seafood Shack bar, the always open Breeze Bar, and the TI Casino featuring over 90,000 sq. feet (8,361 sq. meters) of live gaming, including the Race & Sports Book and TI Poker Room.
The Wedding Chapels at TI are elegantly designed with stately marble altars and elaborate floral arrangements providing the ideal setting for any type of romantic ceremony (surcharge).
- Express check-in
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free valet parking
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Outdoor pool
- Computer station
- Conference space size (meters) - 2834
- Luggage storage
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Designated smoking areas
- Shopping on site
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Total number of rooms - 2884
- Number of floors - 36
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Casino
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Number of bars/lounges - 7
- Number of poolside bars - 2
- Full-service spa
- Conference space
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Meeting rooms
- Year Built 1993
- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Steam room
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 3
- Nightclub
- Spa services on site
- Free long-term parking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 10
- Conference space size (feet) - 30500
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Spa tub
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 24.95 per 24-hour period ), Wired internet access ( USD 24.95 per 24-hour period )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 24.95 per 24-hour period )
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free valet parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Number of bathrooms -
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Phil's Italian Steak House - Named after hotel owner Phill Ruffin, this fine dining experience features prime cuts of steak, succulent seafood, and a nice selection of Italian cuisine and wines for dinner each evening.
Seafood Shack - Features market fresh catches of the day, huge shrimp, steamed clams, oysters in the shell, giant lobster tails, clam bakes for 2 as well as seafood salads and pastas, sourdough bowl chowder, fried calamari, and an extensive cocktail and wine list.
Señor Frog's - Famous for their fun stools and crazy signs that decorate even the ceilings, Señor Frog's serves up yard-long margaritas as well as a huge Mexican menu, and celebrates spring break the entire year. Open daily from 2:30 PM Sunday-Thursday and from noon Friday-Saturday until the last margarita is served after midnight.
Pizzeria Francesco's - Quick-serve pizza slices and pies, calzones, and salads. Open 11am to Midnight daily near the TI shopping promenade across from the Mystere Theatre.
Little Richie's Chicago Style Beef & Dogs - Traditional deli sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs, soups, desserts. Open from late morning to late evening, with extended hours on weekends.
The Coffee Shop - Casual dining with views of the casino and pool areas. Traditional comfort food, eclectic fare. Open 24 hours, and serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner at any time during the day or night.
Pho - A Vietnamese restaurant located on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to The Coffee Shop and specializing in Vietnamese noodle soups and other traditional specialties. Open Friday–Sunday from late morning to late evening.
Breeze Bar - Located in the heart of the casino, this bar is open 24 hours and offers bar stool video poker seating.
Two Poolside Bars - Food and beverage service by pool. Seasonal hours.
Starbucks - Open from early morning to late evening near the Mystere Theatre, and open 24 hours at the Las Vegas Strip entrance.
Malena's Yogurt Plus features handcrafted desserts, self-serve yogurt, fresh baked cookies, crepes, waffles and other sweet treats. Located next to the Mystère Theatre, and now open 11 AM-midnight daily.
Corner Market Buffet - Featuring new food and beverage selections opens September 14, 2018
New Sports Bar and Lounge - Featuring a huge LCD video wall, video gaming, remote sports betting tablets, and other high tech amenities will be opening on September 14, 2018. Operating hours, menu items, and additional details will be provided closer to the opening date.
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast, available each day from 7 AM to 10 AM for a surcharge. You can order up room service around the clock.
Mystère by Cirque du Soleil showcases athleticism, acrobatics, and imagery. Vivid sets are punctuated by colorful costumes and signature acts such as Chinese poles, hand-to-hand balancing, aerial high bar, and bungee. This 90-minute production features an international cast of approximately 72 dancers, singers, musicians, and acrobats. Performances are Saturday – Wednesday, 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; dark days are Thursdays and Fridays. Additional dark dates apply seasonally, and are subject to change.
Headliner performances vary by season and feature award winning comedians like Bill Engvall, Cheech & Chong, Jo Koy, Whoopi Goldberg and many others.
Live music from award winning DJs, solo artists and bands are featured throughout the week at Gilley's Saloon, Señor Frog's as well as the Pool & Cabanas.
The Treasure Island Poker Room provides an intimate lounge atmosphere. Gaming options include 8 non-smoking poker tables, 7 widescreen TVs, game-tracking systems, and player pagers (for those wishing to enjoy the rest of Treasure Island while waiting for their spot to open up at the poker table).
The TI casino features over 90,000 square feet of slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, Pai Gow poker, Pai Gow Tiles, a race and sports book, and a high-roller lounge. Age restrictions may apply to entertainment options. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool, 25-person spa tub, and rental cabanas with TVs and phones are available on site.Skydiving and helicopter tours are popular with Las Vegas visitors. Numerous golf courses are available in the Las Vegas area, and hotel guests can use the Bear's Best golf club (surcharge).The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Ziplining nearby
Spa Services
The Oleksandra "O" Spa and Salon offers treatments such as a therapeutic massage (aromatherapy, paraffin for the feet, and a warm scalp massage) and a signature body wrap (warm sea-water gel wrap with ylang-ylang, sandalwood, sage, and basil). Surcharges for all spa treatments, and spa reservations are required. The spa also houses a fitness center, sauna, and steam rooms (surcharges).
- Number of treatment rooms 5
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body treatments
- Body scrubs
- Facial treatments
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Steam room in spa
- Thai massage
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Massages
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
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30 per night.
- 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, debit 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. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Only service animals are allowed
Parking height restrictions apply
Express check-in and check-out are available for an additional fee. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Deposit: USD 100 per night
- Resort fee: USD 41.95 per accommodation, per night
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- Faxes
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 20.95 for adults and USD 9.95 for children (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 24.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 24.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 24.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night
- Facilities fee: USD 27.00 per person, per day and includes use of:
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Pool access available from 9 AM to 5 PM.Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Parking height restrictions apply.


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Say what you will about Nokia but the company does have one of the strongest patent portfolios around and since money is tight right now, they are seeking to collect where they can. While $65 million won't save the company, that's not a bad "bonus" to add to the books at the end of the year.
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2008 Ford F-450 ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
New, more refined and more capable.
The 2008 Ford Super Duty pickups feature new styling inside and out along with a re-engineered suspension that delivers a smoother ride. A new diesel engine and a new F-450 pickup are designed to handle the needs of ever-increasing agricultural, boat, and RV trailer weights. Other revisions and refinements are designed to address customer comment and stricter emissions standards.
Two words can define the 2008 Super Duty relative to the previous iteration: refined and more. It has more of the work ability you expect from a heavy-duty pickup, yet it is more comfortable, rides better, delivers more in the cost-benefit analysis, and is more environmentally friendly, a lexicon not normally applied to big trucks. With realistic expectations, any faults will seem minute when compared to the ability to plow a big parking lot, carry a small car or tow a small house.
The 2008 Super Duty is not an all-new truck. Some body panels, engines and transmissions continue. But many aspects more substantial than the front-end styling have changed. It has a new interior in five different flavors from hose-out to leather lux, a new diesel engine, more added features, and should cost less based on equipment than the outgoing model.
And in a first for any major pickup manufacturer Ford has added a medium-duty pickup, the F-450, to the line. This model will be pricey by pickup standards, probably over $60,000 loaded, but it offers load capacity and towing ability never before found in a pickup, and is capable of carrying 5,000 pounds of hay and towing an 18,500-pound horse trailer simultaneously.
Need a truck to work? The Super Duty line can haul from one ton to three. It can tow from three tons to more than twelve. It can carry three to six real-world people with room to spare. And the door pockets, glovebox, and console will hold more stuff than some sports cars' trunks. If you don't need a truck to perform heavy duty work, stop reading here.
The 2008 Ford Super Duty comes in myriad configurations, with four trim levels, four weight divisions, and two box sizes (6.75 feet, 8 feet), the majority available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Almost every permutation is built. Exceptions: The King Ranch version is offered only on Crew Cabs, the F-450 is long-bed Crew Cab only, and the FX4 trim is not offered on 2WD, any F-450, or with a regular cab.
A 5.4-liter V8 with 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque is standard on all models up to the F-350 Crew Cab DRW, which has the 362-hp, 457 lb-ft 6.8-liter V10 standard. Both the V10 and 6.4-liter diesel (350 hp, 650 lb-ft) are optional across the F-250/F-350 spectrum, but the diesel is the only engine offered on F-450. A six-speed manual is standard, a five-speed automatic available.
The base XL is commercial in nature, with vinyl seats and flooring, black painted grille and bumpers, plain trim, AM/FM stereo, and a weight-appropriate receiver hitch. Options include mechanical upgrades (engine, limited-slip differential, larger tires, traction control, camper package, off-road package for 4WD, Tow Command, etc.), air conditioning, auxiliary switches, reverse sensors, and a tailgate step.
XLT trim adds chrome trim and wheels, 40/20/40 cloth front seat, carpet, AC, CD player, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt wheel and cruise control. Options include aluminum wheels, captain's chairs w/power and heat, Audiophile sound system, adjustable pedals, Sport trim package, moonroof, and rear-seat DVD entertainment.
The FX4 off-road model adds 18-inch wheels and LT275/70R18 all-terrain tires, standard limited-slip, skid plates, fog lamps, security system, overhead console, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Options include 20-inch wheels, navigation/Audiophile system, Sirius radio, and power telescope/fold heated dual-element towing mirrors.
Lariat trim (n/a on regular cabs) adds polished wheels, leather power seats, dual-zone climate control, trip computer, redundant sound/climate controls on wheel, woodgrain trim, illuminated visor mirrors, privacy glass and a sliding rear window. Options include those offered on most Super Duty models plus captain's chairs, universal door opener, and a power sliding rear window.
The King Ranch package, offered only on Lariat Crew Cabs, adds two-tone paint, driver memory package, tow mirrors, unique forged alloy wheels, powered trailer mirrors, badging, and Chaparral-leather for the steering wheel and four captain's chairs and both center consoles.
Safety equipment includes antilock brakes, dual front airbags, adjustable height outboard belt anchors, child-seat LATCH anchors, and a passenger airbag deactivation switch on regular and SuperCabs, all standard.
Already the biggest pickup in town, the 2008 Ford Super Duty appears even more imposing because of a larger grille, deeper bumper, and stacked lamps with the headlights on the bottom. Dimensions are easily given in yards rather than inches. The sheer vastness of the sheetmetal may overwhelm your car wash guy. The color of the side vent gives away if it is gasoline or diesel-powered.
Given its fender flares and dark snout, the FX4 is the most aggressive trim style, though no Super Duty would be mistaken for anything less than a full-size pickup even with nothing scalable within sight. New towing mirrors include signal repeaters that won't distract the driver; they telescope and fold (manual or powered), and include two large reflective elements for safe rear vision with the widest street-legal trailers.
An optional tailgate step pops a 16.7 x 4.5-inch step with a half-ton load rating out of the tailgate and raises a grab handle rated at 300 pounds to make the climb safer. It also includes an assist so the very heavy tailgate feels less heavy. The handle makes bed access easier but may need to be lowered again to slide a load in, and removing the gate, as is often the case with some trailers, may become a two-person chore.
With three-and-a-half feet of headroom and just shy of six feet of shoulder room, the Ford Super Duty cab is massive. Materials are job appropriate: no carpet mats for commercial or trail duty, and appear well assembled. The King Ranch version brings a little Lincoln to a pickup while the base model could be cleaned out with a bucket of warm water. On upper-end models, the gear-cog-like chrome surrounds for vents and gauges can create some unwelcome reflections, and the number of textures and colors (we counted up to eight) may be too much for design minimalists.
The interior has been restyled for 2008. The dash is now segmented in three smaller parts for a more manageable look. A new instrument pod provides engine and road speed through larger dials with four smaller gauges lined up between; diesel models include a boost gauge and automatics get fluid temperature. The center stack houses a pair of large vents, radio and navigation top center where easily viewed, climate control, and most switchgear. The far side houses the passenger airbag and a sizable glovebox; where so equipped, the center console is similarly large and the huge door pockets could hold the contents of a small tool chest and will soon require their own payload rating.
The climb in is less than you think because the door opening curls under to the floor and assist handles are well-placed. Side steps are available. We noted a marked reduction in wind/cab noise around the center pillar in the SuperCab, and the better sealing means that big front door requires a solid yank to close with all windows up. The new diesel is so quiet you won't hear any of it at cruising speeds and road noise is reasonably controlled since the nearest wheel is not right under your feet.
Seats are well-placed and offer a superb view out, and in captain's chair versions offer plenty of support and adjustability for the diesel's 600-plus-mile range (unloaded), and the higher-line tilt wheel, memory system and adjustable pedals allow great flexibility for his-and-hers operations. Front bench seat riders may find the deep dash compromises their knee and foot room, especially if the driver needs the seat forward.
Adults can fit in the rear of the SuperCab but if you intend to make a habit of carrying those larger-than-average people for any significant length or time, go for the Crew Cab.
Primary controls are all easy to find and use, with few tiny buttons to complicate driving with gloves. The reverse parking sensor, of course, can be defeated for hooking up a trailer. The short shifter for the automatic is less effort but more precise than before. The headlights can be turned off for good neighborly night-time entries to campgrounds or drive-ins.
The ventilation system is capable of cooling or heating the cavernous volume and keeping forward windows and mirrors clear, and seat heaters are very effective; a supplemental cab heater is available for diesel models.
The navigation system is fairly intuitive and will be familiar to Ford family drivers.
Ford's Tow Command integrated trailer brake system is easy to set up and provides better, smoother trailer braking control than any aftermarket controller. However, it may not be compatible with all trailer disc-brake systems, and you can not modify the wiring harness so your fifth-wheel pigtail (or extension) must reach to the rear bumper.
Driving Impression
There are two primary improvements to the Super Duty's driving characteristics, in what has always been a competitive vehicle: the diesel engine is all-new and the rear springs' forward perch has been moved forward eight inches. You may not care about spring location, but that eight inches gives a much better ride for the same load, so you can drive an empty dually without looking like a bobblehead doll.
While 20-inch wheels may look better, they tend to degrade ride comfort so if your driving involves marginal roads, or no roads at all, better to stick with the standard size. Regardless of hype, no heavy-duty pickup rides like a car, and the Super Duty is no different. The only instance in which a competitor might hold an advantage is with GM full-size 4WD steering precision or ride comfort, a tradeoff many happily accept to get the Ford's solid front axle design often considered superior in durability.
If you're not accustomed to driving full-size pickups you may find yourself trapped in a strip mall feeling unable to escape. Otherwise you'll find the Super Duty has no obvious drawbacks in maneuverability for such a behemoth, and the cut-down front windows, mirrors, and clear bodywork edges give good indication of presence relative to surroundings. If you haven't anything heavy to carry or tow, a Super Duty's capabilities will far exceed your requirements.
The word handling isn't ascribed to HD pickups as much as control is, and the Super Duty feels comfortable even with heavy loads. Brakes don't stand out as good or bad, and four-ton trucks never stop like cars, but the Tow Command system can't be beaten; the Super Duty does not offer a factory exhaust brake option like the Dodge Cummins, a feature equally useful on long hauls.
The 6.4-liter diesel engine is all-new for 2008, with just two parts shared with the previous 6-liter diesel. It is much quieter, cleaner (the exhaust may be cleaner than the air going in, in some cities) and has likely given up a few percentage points in fuel economy because of the added output and heavier trucks. Apart from the speed with which it barrels up hills and the probable 10 percent to 40 percent better fuel mileage, it's not noticeably different than the gas engines. Note that on F-450, unless you get an automatic and 4.30:1 axle ratio, the diesel is de-rated to 325 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. Also note that the five-speed automatic transmission falls one gear short of GM and Dodge's six-speed automatics.
The standard 5.4-liter V8 is the cost leader, and it's a good choice if you don't plan on towing anything more than 5,000 pounds over relatively rolling countryside. Those who might carry a full load of tools or cement and tow a trailer but not drive a lot of miles should consider the stronger V10. For maximum towing or high-mileage service, the diesel can't be beat, and neither can its price tag, around $6,900.
Changes between the F-250 and F-350 SRW are essentially limited to the 350 capable of carrying another 1,000 pounds. The F-350 DRW goes another step further in payload and frequently more important, much better trailer towing (or camper carrying) stability. The max tow rating on some F-350 DRW is more than 18,000 pounds, but remember those ratings are given with a nearly empty, low-optioned truck.
For 2008, the Super Duty adds an F-450 model, a truck that takes a medium-duty chassis cab and adds a pickup box much like aftermarket firms have been doing for years for affluent trailer pullers. An F-450 can carry as much as 6,120 pounds (the weight of an F-250 regular cab) and tow as much as 24,500 pounds, but still enjoy pickup perks like a usable bed, no stops at roadside scales, and a factory warranty. Just make sure your driver's license can handle that load, too.
You can spot an F-450 by the 10-lug, 19.5-inch wheels and huge rear differential. The tires alone contribute to a firmer ride, and.
The Ford Super Duty is the largest mass-market pickup truck you can get, offered in the widest array of configurations and powertrains, and equally able to meet recreational or commercial needs. Ordered with an honest, thoughtful appraisal of your needs and expectations in mind, it would be difficult to do better.
G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving several Ford Super Duty models in icy conditions in the Texas Hill Country outside San Antonio.
Model Lineup
Ford F-250 Regular Cab long box; SuperCab short box and long box; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-350 SRW Regular Cab l/b; SuperCab s/b, l/b; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-350 DRW Regular Cab l/b; SuperCab l/b; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-450 Crew Cab l/b; all 2WD or 4WD.
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Options As Tested
power captain's chairs w/heat, Tow Command, LT275/70R18 all-terrain tires, navigation, Audiophile sound w/Sirius radio, adjustable pedals, moonroof, park sensors, power sliding rear window, 4x4 Off Road-Road package, driver memory package.
Model Tested
Ford F-350 SRW Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 diesel.The new for 2008 F-450 is Ford's Super Duty full-sized dual rear-wheel (DRW) truck. The F-450 manages to mix innovation, comfort and style into a vehicle that boasts outstanding torque ratings, towing capacities and payloads unmatched by the competition. The F-450 is available as a 4x2 or a 4x4 Crew Cab configuration and offers three distinctive trims. The rugged and reliable XL, the well equipped XLT and the luxurious Lariat. The standard 6.4 liter V8 Powerstroke diesel engine supplies up to 650 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine can be mated to a standard six-speed manual or an optional Torqshift five-speed automatic transmission. When properly equipped the F-450 can tow 20,500 lbs. with a 5th-wheel trailer and can carry a payload of 6,100 lbs. The F-450 offers unique amenities such as a supplemental cab heater, a reverse camera system, upfitter switches, a navigation system, a rear seat DVD entertainment system, satellite radio, a rear folding tailgate step and a TowCommand trailer brake controller. The Ford F-450 is all new for 2008.
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Creating a Kitchen with Sandra Nash
Q: What was your inspiration for this space?
SANDRA NASH: My inspiration for this space was nature. The home was built adjacent to a protected conservation space, designed to feel like a natural retreat…. a cottage, flooded with natural light, surrounded by nature and wildlife, such as a herd of deer and a flowing creek. The family room has a high cathedral ceiling with wood beams. So nature it was!
The granite Island surface became the inspiration for the complete colour palette of the space. Soft yellow, cream, gray, black, and not to forget the silver/pewter metallics.
Q: How did the importance of functionality play into this kitchen design?
SANDRA NASH: In an open concept kitchen and family room space such as this, where the great room/family room are open with the kitchen, the space typically serves 4-5 functions for its occupants. Therefore, it's important to understand the lifestyle of the occupants, as it's not just about the kitchen's function, but rather, how it fits into their lives and how the space will be used.
In such a large, open space, the ISLAND serves as the "ANCHOR" ….the solution if you will, that defines the kitchen space from the family room space. I asked myself, "What will be done at this ISLAND in addition to cooking and eating?" "How often or how many cooks?"
So here's the list I came up with….
- Cooking
- Food prep
- Cleaning
- Eating
- Entertaining/ socializing
- Homework
- House projects
- Recycling, garbage
- Dishwasher
- Warming food in the microwave (hidden out of sight on the backside of the island)
- Running small appliances or electronics from outlet on island
- Bottle storage
Once we figured out what we wanted our island "to do", the rest of the kitchen design fell into place.
One last note, lighting was instrumental to the functionality of this space, not only as a matter of design and atmosphere, but as a safety issue when handling sharp/hot kitchenware. It's a bonus that the more light you have, the better you can showcase all the design elements.
Q: What are some tips for creating an open kitchen that complements the rest of the house?
SANDRA NASH: Life revolves around the kitchen…. the heart of the home. In this space, it's designed around entertainment and bringing family together…an entertainer's paradise encompassing the ultimate in technology with an open, effortless flow. Its perfection for family gatherings and parties with the huge central living and dining room, with fine custom cabinetry.
Through the use of colour we either complimented or contrasted the adjoining rooms (the rooms that lead into or from our kitchen/great room).
Within the kitchen and family room, I see the flow of the space while entertaining as follows…
- The kitchen Island is where you serve your cocktails and socialize pre-meal
- You move to the table, where you eat
- You move from the table to the adjacent sitting area for the coffee and dessert.
(You listen to music and or TV throughout all 3).
Q: What are some of the unique features in this kitchen design?
- Oversized single piece of granite imported from Italy for the island, large enough for 3 cooks to work at once
- Paneled, multi leveled coffered ceilings
- Pot-filler stove tap
- Vents carved into the cabinetry baseboards (rather than using vent covers)
- microwave hidden and built into the backside of the island
- Exceptional high-end kitchen faucet and sink
- Double-drawer Fisher and Paykel dishwasher
- Pull-out cabinets for recycling, garbage and green bin disposal
- Recessed under-cabinet LED lighting, pendant task lighting as well as LED pot-lights
- Electrical outlets for small appliances in the island
- Central Vacuum kick-plate in the island
Q: How do you create the right type of kitchen to best fit your lifestyle?
SANDRA NASH: Good design is not about following the latest fashion. It is more about being well-fashioned. Design starts and ends with understanding….understanding the occupants of the space, and how they will use the space. Good design is often invisible. It serves the purpose without calling attention to itself, and when it's well-designed. It just makes sense.
Sandra began in the interior design business in 1990. Making A Scene is the realization of her passion for design. Her journey towards creating an award winning Design Company began many years beforehand. Sandra's diverse experience includes being a Designer and motivational speaker/writer. She has appeared on Home and Garden TV.
Her interior design practice specializes in decorating high-end homes, for high profile clientele, as well as upscale bars and restaurants in Toronto. She also does Builder model show homes. She is passionate about interior decorating, her natural creative talent.
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Plane crash in San Francisco
Two people are dead after an airliner arriving from Seoul, South Korea, crashed while landing.
The fatalities were identified by Chinese state media as two 16-year-old girls from Zhejiang province.
The San Mateo County coroner said officials are investigating whether one of the girls was run over and killed by a rescue vehicle.
Investigators conducted a first site assessment overnight of the plane.
More than 180 people were injured.
NTSB Aerospace Engineer Greg Smith received the recorders from the plane in the laboratory in Washington, D.C.
NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman gave an update Sunday on her agency's investigation into the fatal crash.
Officials said at least 49 people were taken to area hospitals in serious condition.
People walked through a terminal as some flights resume at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.
San Francisco Fire Department Airport deputy chief Dale Carnes addressed the press Saturday night.
The NTSB said it has already begun collecting data on traffic control and weather patterns.
Officials advise travelers to check with their airlines before coming to the airport.
The detached tail and landing gear of Asiana Flight 214 rested on the tarmac.
David Johnson, FBI special agent in charge of the San Francisco Division (foreground), said there was no early indication of terrorism in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is too early in its investigation to say what caused a plane to crash in San Francisco.
Investigators and fire department personnel walked around the wreckage.
A couple embraced as they watched a news conference with airport and city officials at San Francisco International Airport.
A line of investigators walked on the tarmac near the remains of the plane.
Airport spokesman Doug Yakel addressed the media.
Bob Merberg (foreground) sat with his two children after their flight to Rochester, N.Y., was canceled.
People were seen outside of the international terminal at the San Francisco airport.
The airport tweeted about 3:30 p.m. PDT that two runways were reopened.
NTSB Chairwoman Deborah Hersman spoke with the media before her departure for San Francisco.
The NTSB said it is working with its counterpart in South Korea in the investigation.
People looked at the scene from a path along San Francisco Bay.
Television footage showed the top of the fuselage was burned away and the entire tail was gone
A fire truck sprayed the Boeing 777 after it crashed.
The twin-engine aircraft is one of the world's most popular long-distance planes.
An airport spokesman said he did not yet know how many passengers were aboard the flight.
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Last week, an invitation to a special Samsung event did the rounds, but rather than the company's usual Unpacked logo and glitzy location, it was written in German and the event itself was to be held in Samsung's own store in Frankfurt. The slogan across the top of the document was translated into English, and found to say " So big can be small. And so small can be big," or words to that effect, plus there was a familiar "S" logo in the background too.
This was all taken to be proof of a Galaxy S3 Mini device, and that Samsung was preparing it for launch at the October 11 event. Now, with a day to go until the mysterious event, Samsung's Mobile Communications boss, JK Shin, has spilled the beans in a chat with the Korean press.
He appears to have confirmed that the event is indeed for a Galaxy S3 Mini, with TheVerge.com translating the article and finding these words "We'll be launching a 4-inch Galaxy S3 on the 11th in Germany," and adding that "there's a lot of demand for a 4-inch screen device in Europe. Some call it an entry-level device, but we call it 'mini.'"
You can read the Korean report here, but Google Translate doesn't do as good a job as whoever translated for TheVerge.com.
Leaked specs recall the Galaxy S Advance
This isn't the first we're hearing of the Galaxy S3 Mini though, as it has previously been leaked after it was spotted in T-Mobile Netherlands computer system, where it was listed as having a 4-inch screen with an 800 x 480 pixel resolution, a 5-megapixel camera and a 1GHz, dual-core processor. Sammobile.com also repeated these specs in its own leak, and added a possible 250 euro/$320 price tag for good measure.
While this spec list is a considerable step down from the Galaxy S3 we're already familiar with, that low-end price tag is less than half the cost of the full-size model, potentially pitting the S3 Mini up against Apple's cheaper iPhone 4S, and leaving the iPhone 5 to its big brother.
The only thing is, the above specification is almost identical to the Galaxy S Advance, a re-worked version of the original Galaxy S which was released earlier this year. Could Samsung be taking the S Advance's internals and popping them inside an S3-style body, purely to pull the range together and make it easier for the marketing folk? If so, that could explain why it's not making a big deal over the S3 Mini's release.
Whatever happens, we'll find out tomorrow, October 11, when Samsung unveils something small in Frankfurt.