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NRC Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (0.2km)
from 14 $
NRC Residence is nestled in a cosy neighbourhood, off the main Lat Krabang Road. This boutique hotel offers great value accommodation with genuine hospitality and impeccable service. In addition to privacy, guests can enjoy quick and easy access to local amenities, while travelling to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport takes only five minutes' drive from the hotel. Carefully designed with the savvy traveller in mind, all air-conditioned guestrooms at the NRC Residence come meticulously equipped with all the necessities to provide a good night's sleep and complete comfort. A complimentary Wifi access allows you to stay in touch with your family and friends back home or your work via emails, online chat, and social media channels. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also available at special rates for guests who wish to stay longer and start running out of clean clothes. Dedicated service from a team of professional staff at the reception will ensure that your stay at the NRC Residence Bangkok will be a memorable and enjoyable one.
The Ivory Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (1.4km)
from 25 $
The Ivory Suvarnabhumi Hotel is a modern 4-storey hotel building, comprised of 72 delightfully decorated and spacious accommodation for comfort. In addition all of the Ivory Suvarnabhumi Hotel guest rooms are non-smoking for our guest safety. The Ivory is located on Lad Krabang Road, with less than 10 minutes drive from the Suvarnabhumi International airport. To comfort at the Ivory's well-appointed rooms, relax at the Ivory's facilities and pleasure from the Ivory's friendly and warm service, The Ivory Suvarnabhumi Hotel is a great place for both leisure and business.
Regent Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (1.5km)
from 27 $
The Regent Suvarnabhumi is conveniently located Suvarnabhumi Airport. Only 8 minutes drive away from Suvarnabhumi Airport and 25 minutes from downtown. Regent Suvarnabhumi presents 144 deluxe rooms which are spacious accommodation and extensive facilities. Each room is specially designed to comfort guests come with separated kitchenette section, couch with sitting area, IDD telephone call and Free in-room wired & WiFi internet broadband access. Moreover, our guests can enjoy a range of massage courses that will help you relax from a long-tiring flight or soothe your body pain before taking flights to onward destinations.
Crystal Suites Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (1.5km)
from 35 $
Crystal Suites Suvarnabhumi Airport is a serviced residence located 5 kilometers from the Bangkok airport Suvarnabhumi. At this quality accommodation you can stop-over to relax, recharge and feel fully refreshed. Besides being close to the airport, Crystal Suites also has several shopping destinations located within easy reach such as Paseo Shopping Mall, Mega Bangna, Central Bangna and Seacon Square. The Airport Rail Link (ARL) is only a 5-minute drive away from the hotel, providing convenient access to downtown Bangkok. Crystal Suites offers state-of-the art suites for maximum comfort and 24-hour reception check-in service for all guests. All the contemporary units comes with LED TVs, quality beds, hot and cold showers, key card access, safety box, complimentary Wi-Fi as well as double glazed windows to ensure a pleasant stay. Services and facilities include room service, restaurant, coffee shop, function room, car park, business centre, garden, CCTV and 24-hour security guards.
Aranta Airport Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (1.8km)
from 46 $
Located in very close proximity to Bangkok International Airport Suvarnabhumi, this family run hotel is a perfect accommodation to unwind after your flight. Unlike many other airport hotels, Aranta Airport Hotel offers a relaxing and quiet environment. It is just far enough from the airport to avoid the noise from the aircrafts and traffic, yet close enough to reach the airport with a 10-minute drive. The hotel is also close to Paseo Shopping Mall. Aranta Airport Hotel provides a modern Thai ambience and all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay. The hotel features 24-hour transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport, swimming pool, garden, free Wi-Fi Internet, elevator and a 24-hour front desk. All the spacious rooms also feature free Wi-Fi as well as cable TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, hair dryer and balcony or terrace. The staff makes sure you feel welcome and gives an authentic service to all guests.
Sunny Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.1km)
from 23 $
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood of Prachathon Alley, Sunny Residence Bangkok is a savvy option for those seeking modern comfort and privacy in Lat Krabang area. This stylish accommodation offers an impressive home away from home experience with second-to-none hospitality and services to all guests. Apart from being just five kilometres away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which allows you to get there within 10 minutes' drive, you will also be surrounded by all the conveniences, including local markets, shops and a temple. Travelling into the city centre is also quick and easy via Airport Rail Link or public transportation. Sunny Residence Bangkok features comfortable guestrooms suitable for both short- and long-term stay. All air-conditioned and fully-furnished rooms here are beautifully appointed with modern amenities to match with what today's travellers need. Flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge and hairdryer are just some of the in-room amenities at your disposal. Stay connected to all social media channels via the fast and stable connection from a complimentary Wifi access available in all rooms and in the lobby area. Enjoy a variety of Thai dishes served daily from early morning to late night at the in-house restaurant. A team of dedicated and friendly staff at the 24-hour reception will be on standby to assist you with travel advice or any requests you may have throughout your stay at this Bangkok hotel. When you are looking for a decent accommodation close to the airport to stay, think of Sunny Residence Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Oriental
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.1km)
from 24 $
Located 6 kilometers from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Suvarnabhumi Oriental is ideal for those who want to relax before or after a flight. Just outside the door you will find a currency exchange and an internet cafe, and just minutes away is the Paseo Mall shopping center, temples, markets and local restaurants. The 200 simply but comfortably furnished rooms offer a restful night's sleep and are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a TV, a hot shower, a balcony and complimentary WiFi Internet. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, fitness center, luggage storage, bicycle rental and a range of services including transfers and laundry services. The hotel is also suitable for wheelchair users.
Airy Resort Suvarnabhumi Airport
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.2km)
from 26 $
Airy Resort Suvarnabhumi Airport offers comfortable rooms located just a 5-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok. Downtown Bangkok is within easy reach from the hotel and shopping malls such as Central Bangna, Seacon Square and Mega Bangna are only 30 minutes away by car. The staff at the front desk assists you any time of the day with luggage storage, safety deposit box and currency exchange. Each room at Airy Resort Suvarnabhumi Airport features air conditioning, bathroom with shower, cable/satellite TV, refrigerator, complimentary bottled water and a lot more for the guests' convenience. At Airy Resort Suvarnabhumi Airport you can enjoy the spa's relaxing massage treatments and the own restaurant's authentic Thai food. Other facilities and services include a business center, parking, airport transfer, laundry service and dry cleaning. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all rooms and public areas.
Nest Boutique Resort
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.2km)
from 18 $
Nest Boutique Resort is a modern-style accommodation near Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Nestled in a quiet area of Soi Latkrabang 3, the four-story resort provides all the comfort and convenience you would expect from an accommodation in its class. The resort is only 10 minutes' drive to the airport and 30 minutes away from the city center via Airport Rail Link. Adorned with modern Thai décor, all guestrooms are well-appointed with all the necessary in-room amenities including Wi-Fi internet and private balconies. Guests can enjoy a full access to on-site facilities and services including free round-trip shuttle service to the airport.
Golden Jade Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.2km)
27~27 $
The Golden Jade Suvarnabhumi Bangkok is home to one of the city's finest accommodation choices with cozy atmosphere and great hospitality. Located on Ladkrabang Road, the hotel is close to the airport and has easy access to downtown and the city's myriad of attractions. All spacious guestrooms at the Golden Jade Suvarnabhumi Bangkok are carefully designed and tastefully furnished with every modern comfort. Each unit features thoughtful amenities to ensure a truly pleasant stay. Guests can take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and facilities including complimentary Wifi access in all public areas. Unrivalled services from the hotel's friendly staff will ensure that your stay here a memorable one.
Sinsuvarn Airport Suite
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.2km)
27~35 $
Within easy reach of Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Bangkok city centre, Sinsuvarn Airport Suite offering excellent accommodation and great facilities to cater all needs for a memorable stay. Sinsuvarn Airport Suite features luxurious suites, wifi internet, cable TV, coffee maker, restaurant and more. There is a wide range of services including Thai traditional massage, baby-sitting, wake up service and many more for whether busy business travellers, leisure travellers or those who stopover.
BS Residence Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.5km)
from 20 $
Located just a few minutes' drive from the airport, BS Residence Suvarnabhumi provides great value accommodation without sacrificing on comfort. With its convenient location, you will enjoy easy access to the city and discover all kinds of attractions that it has to offer. Catering to business and leisure travellers alike, BS Residence Suvarnabhumi offers modern comforts with spacious guestrooms. Set amidst well-manicured gardens, every unit comes tastefully equipped with all the necessities required for a pleasant stay. In addition, you can enjoy a good range of onsite facilities and services including large outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, airport shuttle service and free parking space. Whether you are on a short break or an extended holiday, make BS Residence Suvarnabhumi your home away from home.
BS Premier Airport Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.5km)
from 34 $
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood of Lat Krabang Road Soi 30/4, BS Premier Airport Hotel is the ideal base for those seeking for basic accommodation close to the airport. The hotel boasts unrivalled hospitality service in a cozy family environment. With easy access to the motorway, the expressway, and Airport Link, travelling to the heart of Bangkok and its vicinity is very convenient. All guestrooms at BS Premier Airport Hotel come with a balcony overlooking large swimming pool. Each unit features thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel is home to a wide range of first-rate facilities and services including restaurant, tour arrangement, and round-the-clock shuttle service to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. When you are looking for a comfortable accommodation near the airport, make BS Premier Airport Hotel your home away from home.
U-Tiny Boutique Home Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (2.9km)
from 30 $
U-Tiny Boutique Home Suvarnabhumi enjoys its convenient location close to the airport. This small hotel provides first-rate hospitality in a homely and relaxing atmosphere. It also offers incomparable services that make it perfect for both holidays and business trips. The city centre and its numerous attractions can be easily reached via various public transport modes. Set amidst tropical gardens, all guestrooms at U-Tiny Boutique Home Suvarnabhumi are carefully appointed with modern touches. Each spacious and stylish unit features thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort. The hotel is home to an array of facilities and services. These include free Wifi access in rooms and all public areas, free airport transfer and round-the-clock reception. When you are looking for a comfortable accommodation near the airport, make U-Tiny Boutique Home Suvarnabhumi your home away from home.
The Phoenix Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (4.0km)
from 25 $
The Phoenix Hotel is located at Ladkrabang Road, only a ten-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Within walking distance you have access to convenience store, pharmacy and public transportation. It is just a 15-minute stroll from the hotel to the Airport Rail Link station Ladkrabang, from where you can also go to the central parts of Bangkok. Wat Ladkrabang is a local temple situated nearby, which is a good spot for sightseeing and you can feed the fishes in the river close to the temple. The two buildings offer different designs. One building has Thai contemporary style meanwhile the other building's rooms have stylish wall paintings. The rooms include flat screen TVs, telephones, individually controlled air-condition, mini-bar and Wi-Fi Internet connection. The hotel also provides free transfer to and from the airport.
Lilac Relax-Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (4.0km)
30~35 $
Lilac Relax-Residence is a boutique hotel with uniquely minimalistic design to create a tranquil and clean atmosphere. Located conveniently 10 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, the hotel offers a full range of facilities including complimentary wifi, complimentary airport shuttle bus service to the airport and other services. In-room amenities include cable/satellite TV, minibar, personal safe, hairdryer, coffee/tea maker and more. Lilac Relax-Residence does not only the comfortable accommodation but also warm-hearted hospitality that will be the major ingredient of your stay.
Convenient Resort
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (4.3km)
from 26 $
The Convenient Resort is a recently built modern four storey property, featuring a total of 67 en-suite bedrooms, all of which are non smoking. Either traveling on business schedule or on a leisurely holiday trip to Bangkok, the Resort provides very comfortable accommodation. The ideal location, a few minutes away from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and twenty five minutes from Bangkok City, makes this property a very good option when connecting flights or on late arrival in town, before any ongoing journey in Thailand or Indochina. The rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and the resort also offers internet access in the lobby as well as Thai massage, ideal to ease jetag
Suphan Lake Hometel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (4.8km)
from 21 $
Located only 10-15 minutes drive away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Suphan Lake Hometel is a charming and cozy budget accommodation with easy access to prime areas of Bangkok, where a variety of shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment venues are available. All rooms at Suphan Lake Hometel are fully furnished and decorated in a modern and unique Thai style, with private balconies. The hotel offers all guests with high-standard facilities and services including on-site restaurant, 24-hour limousine service, wake-up call, as well as concierge and touring information services. Perfect for guests who have to catch flights from and to the airport.
Kriss Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (5.1km)
from 25 $
Kriss Residence offers a very reasonably priced accommodation situated in close proximity to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, just 5 minutes' drive away. The airport transfer is also available. The Airport Rail Link Station located nearby allows easy access to Bangkok Downtown. All neatly designed guestrooms come with a wide range of quality amenities with an emphasis on guests' comfort and pleasure. Stay connected 24-7 with wireless internet access provided on-site. Unwind with traditional Thai massage after a long day out sightseeing. Other in-house features include tasty restaurant and bar, internet café, taxi and limousine services, tour and travel information, parking space, and outside catering arrangement on request.
Ploykhumthong Boutique Resort
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (5.2km)
from 22 $
Ploykhumthong is an exceptional boutique resort conveniently located on Lat Krabang Road, just 8 km away from the Suvarnabhumi international airport. Lat Krabang airport link station is only 5 minutes away. The resort offers sophisticated accommodation in beautiful setting and cozy atmosphere. All guestrooms are elegantly appointed in modern Thai style and come with all the essentials required for a convenient stay. In the garden wing, all rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the beautiful landscaped garden. The resort also features an array of on-site services and facilities including an all-day dining restaurant and a relaxing spa.
Floral Shire Resort
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (5.2km)
from 23 $
The Floral Shire Resort Bangkok is conveniently situated close to Suvarnabhumi International Aiport, just only about 10 minutes drive away. It's also a perfect venue for airport stopovers on both business and leisure trips. The Floral Shire Resort is assures you a most relaxing and comfortable stay with elegantly decorated guestrooms. All new modern facilities, including Thai massage and high speed internet access will impress and make your stay even more comfortable. The resort provided a restaurant, massage service and wireless internet access for your entire stay. The friendliness, service mind and reasonable price are our way to welcome you to the Kingdom of Smiles.
Siam Villa Suites Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (5.9km)
from 34 $
Siam Villa Suites Suvarnabhumi is a smart option for those seeking a comfortable accommodation close to the airport. Located in Romklao 26 alley, this boutique hotel provides first-rate hospitality in a homely and relaxing atmosphere. Business and leisure travellers alike will appreciate easy access to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, while travelling to other parts of the city is also convenient via airport rail link system and taxi. Guests at Siam Villa Suites Suvarnabhumi are welcomed to a warm and inviting atmosphere that ensures a relaxing stay. Designed with the savvy traveller in mind, all guestrooms here are well-appointed with all the necessities one would need for a pleasant stay. Free Wifi access is available in all rooms to keep you connected with the cyber world. The hotel also boasts great venues for events and meetings with the capacity to accommodate up to 400 people. The onsite restaurant and bar offer memorable dining experiences with a good range of Thai and international dishes, as well as a great selection of drinks. A team of friendly and dedicated staff is on standby 24/7 to make sure that all your needs are met at Siam Villa Suites Suvarnabhumi.
Grand Pinnacle Suvarnabhumi Airport
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (5.9km)
from 16 $
Grand Pinnacle Suvarnabhumi Airport a contemporary style hotel nearby Suvarnabhumi airport only 5 miles away or just within 10 minutes driving. The Hotel is the best choice for stop over / transit. All rooms has excellent standard with fresh linen/towels provided every day. A comfortable residents television lounge is found on the ground floor. You can also enjoy greeting your family, or friends by our high speed internet service.
Mariya Boutique Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (6.0km)
from 37 $
Mariya Boutique Residence a Thai contemporary style hotel nearby Suvarnbhumi Airport. a truly unique accommodation newly built in 2009 that promises an unforgettable stay, even just for a short overnight visit. Inspired by the Northern Thai Arts and Cultures, Mariya is elegantly decorated in Thai contemporary design. Its grand and spacious lobby welcomes guests with soft background music and herbal aroma in cozy atmosphere that will immediately put you into relaxation mode. Magnificently gilded columns in the halls strikingly and unmistakably show off the quality craftsmanship of modern Chic Chiang Mai artisans.
Thong Ta Resort and Spa
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (6.4km)
from 23 $
Thong Ta Resort and Spa is positioned on Lad Krabang Road, with easy access to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Several spas, pubs, and restaurants are located nearby. The vast Season Square Shopping Centre resides about 30-minute ride away. For golf fans, the Royal Golf Club can be reached within 10 minutes from the property. The high speed internet access is also provided on-site. Simple yet elegant, each spacious guestroom possesses contemporary style décor with no frills. All come with a range of quality amenities with guests' comfort in mind. In-house facilities include a lavish spa, 24-hour massage service, Thai & International cuisines, business service, parking lot, and convenience stores in walking distance.
Orchid Resort
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (6.6km)
from 24 $
Orchid Resort is ideally sited merely 5-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Ladkrabang Airport Rail Link Station located nearby allows easy access to Bangkok Downtown. Enjoy the comfortable stay in this lavish accommodation amidst the tranquil atmosphere of lush greeneries and gorgeous flowers. Each cosy guestroom is charmingly decorated in contemporary style and fully furnished with a range of quality amenities and private balcony overlooking the serene scenery. The in-house restaurant serves a selection of appetizing Intercontinental, Chinese, and Thai cuisines. Unwind your body and soul with soothing massage treatment. Other facilities include fitness centre, laundry service, car park, and airport transfers.
The Park 9 Serviced Residence
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (7.2km)
from 87 $
The Park 9, a Living Serviced Residence hotel is quiet located at Sinakarin Road, nearby Rama 9 Park. This 4 stories hotel building provides 54 well designed apartment rooms and furnished with high standard room amenities. The residence building are surrounded by a beauful environment of greenery landscape, canal, waterfall and fish pool to let you enjoy the relax living in a natural atmosphere. Located at easily reach from Suvarnabhumi Internation Airport and in addition to nearby shopping mall and easy access to Bangkok major tourist attractions.
De Botan
Srinakarin Road, near Airport (8.0km)
from 54 $
De Botan enjoys its central location on Srinakarin Road, close to big shopping malls and all the happenings in the area. This designed hotel is home to the finest accommodation choice offering a well blend of its modern design theme and a spectrum of comforts. With its convenient access to an array of attractions including the city centre, this Bangkok hotel is perfect for those looking for a secure base to discover all that this lively capital has to offer. Ideal for both short and long stay, De Boton features spacious guestrooms with minimalist design and décor to create a modern living style. Each unit comes tastefully equipped with ensuite bathroom and all the necessities to ensure your absolute comfort. Keep in touch with your business or family via free Wifi access which is available throughout the premises. When you are looking for a quality retreat in Bangkok, make De Botan Bangkok your home away from home.
Tara Garden Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (8.2km)
from 27 $
Tara Garden Hotel is a gorgeous hotel with a unique and beauteous style. It is situated in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 164, which is nearby Minburi area and has easy access to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. With only a 20-minute drive, you can reach department stores and malls like MEGA Bangna, The Mall and other attractive places in the nearby area. Tara Garden Hotel is blending Thai traditional and European styles. The accommodation offers superior facilities for your relaxation including mini-bar, air conditioning, cable-satellite TV, refrigerator and private balcony. The hotel also has 24 hours receptions and Wi-Fi in public areas. The staff speaks English, Arabic, Malay and Tagalog to clearly communicate. Tara Garden Hotel's high quality amenities give the guests a memorable stay here.
The Vertical Suite
Srinakarin Road, near Airport (8.3km)
from 152 $
The Vertical Suite is located on Srinakarin Road, near famous places such as BITEC Convention Center, Paradise Park and Suvarnabhumi Airport which makes sure you can easily go anywhere. This place has superb quality accommodations with chic styles and unique decorations. Hence, you can fulfill your desires at The Vertical Suite at Srinakarin Road. The Vertical Suite is not only a great place to rest, it also offers amenities including private balcony, washing machine and more. In addition, delivery breakfast meal service, airport transfer and other services for an easy lifestyle are available. For your safety, there are security guards 24-hours and a keycard access system. If you looking for a nice place to stay in Bangkok, The Vertical Suite is undoubtedly worth to consider.
Baan Oliver Srinakarin
Bangkapi, Srinakarin Road (8.4km)
35~38 $
Baan Oliver Srinakarin Hotel Bangkok enjoys its convenient location on Srinakarin Road. This cosy hotel offers a great level of comfort and privacy to those who wish to stay close to the city centre and also within easy reach to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Its excellent location allows guests easy access to nearby amenities and Bangkok's downtown areas, while the airport can be reached within 20 minutes' drive. Ideal for both business and leisure travellers, all guestrooms at Baan Oliver Srinakarin Hotel Bangkok come tastefully equipped with all the necessities required for a pleasant stay. Keep connected with your work or family back home via free Wi-fi access, which is available throughout the premises. Enjoy unique dining experience of the authentic southern Thai cuisine at the onsite restaurant, while a team of friendly and professional staff will be on standby daily to ensure your stay at this Bangkok hotel is flawless and memorable. When you are looking for a comfortable accommodation near the Suvarnabhumi Airport, make Baan Oliver Srinakarin Hotel Bangkok your home away from home.
The Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel
Bangkapi, Srinakarin Road (8.4km)
from 99 $
The Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel is positioned on Srinakarin Road, merely 10 minute drive to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Along with excellent service, the enchanting hotel boasts world class luxury with comfort and style, this is an ideal place for both leisure and business travellers. Located within close proximity are an expressway, an airport rail link, various shopping centres, restaurants, and hospitals. Another superb feature is the well-equipped business centre that comes with the lavish Grand Ballroom, a modern meeting centre and state of the art facilities. In-house facilities include an outdoor pool with panoramic city views, fitness centre, massive convention hall, several restaurants serving palatable International cuisines.
King Park Avenue
Srinakarin Road, near Airport (8.4km)
from 112 $
King Park Avenue a commercial hotel nearby Suvarnabhumi airport. Surrounded by all kinds of shopping facilities and amenities, within just a few minutes walk (literally) you will be inside "Seacon Square", one of the biggest shopping malls in Asia. Also "Seri Centre" and "Central City Bang Na" are only a few minutes further away. If more entertainment is needed, a short taxi ride will take you to the "BTS" sky train station on Sukhumvit Road where the possibilities are limitless. King Park Avenue offers 202 guest rooms and suites, well furnished by standard facilities,clean, comfortable and safety.
Silver Gold Garden
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (8.5km)
from 20 $
Silver Gold Garden boasts a convenient location close to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, merely 5 minutes' drive away by the transfer service. It takes approximately 25-minute ride to Bangkok downtown. Each spacious well-designed guestroom is fully furnished with a range of good quality amenities with guests' comfort in mind. The surrounding areas include numerous shopping and dining venues as well as convenience stores. After a long day of sightseeing around town, relax with a body massage offered on-site. Enjoy a wide variety of appetizing cuisines at the in-house restaurant. Stay connected and keep posted with the latest news with high speed internet access. Parking space and laundry service are also provided at the hotel.
K Residence @ Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (8.7km)
from 52 $
Situated in Soi Romklao 6, K Residence @ Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is a smart option for those seeking high-quality accommodation close to the Suvarnabhumi airport. This modern hotel welcomes all guests with a great sense of comfort and style. It also provides best-in-class privacy, security and services one would need for a wonderful stay. Apart from being less than 15 minutes' drive to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the hotel also boasts convenient access to restaurants, shopping malls and even to the city centre. Shuttle service to the airport is also available upon request. K Residence @ Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel features clean and comfortable guestrooms, all designed to provide a good night's sleep at a reasonable price points. The hotel hosts a good arrange of onsite facilities and services including free Wifi in public areas, ample parking space, meeting rooms and karaoke rooms. A team of friendly staff at the reception will be on standby 24/7 to assist you with any requests you may have throughout your stay at this Bangkok hotel. When you are looking for a decent place to stay close to the airport, think of K Residence @ Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel.
SP Residence Suvarnabhumi
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (8.8km)
from 16 $
SP Residence Suvarnabhumi resides in close proximity to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, only 10-15 minutes away, you can rest assured you will never ever miss any flight. Merely 5-minute ride to the nearest golf course, the Residence is situated just a few minutes' walk to the massive vibrant 'Mahanakorn Floating Market', the perfect venue that combines traditional activities of the local markets of all 4 corners of Thailand – North, East, South, and North-east. The Airport Rail Link Terminal nearby allows easy access to downtown for sightseeing and fun days out. In-house facilities include outdoor pool, fitness room, riverside restaurant with tasty authentic Thai cuisine, spa and traditional massage, and express laundry service.
Divalux Resort & Spa Bangkok by Compass Hospitalit
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (8.8km)
90~272 $
Bangkok Rama Hotel
Pattanakarn Road, near Airport (9.2km)
35~64 $
Bangkok Rama Hotel provides air-conditioned deluxe resort cottages and hotel rooms with all the amenities you need for your holiday or business trip. It is located just a ten-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and with easy access to elevated expressways and motorways leading to beautiful beaches. It offers clean and comfortable rooms with good security. The hotel's features of both high-rise and low-rise accommodations give a feeling of serene essence. You can feel assured that all the members of the staff are friendly, courteous, English-speaking and always willing to assist you. Bangkok Rama Hotel's facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms, 24-hour front desk, restaurant, fitness center, pool table and free parking. Relaxing Thai massage and dance lessons are also available. The spacious rooms and cottages come with satellite TV, mini-bar and personal safe. Cottages feature a kitchenette and a balcony with garden view.
Zircon Hotel
Ramkhumhang 40 (9.4km)
from 49 $
Romance Serviced Apartment & Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (9.4km)
from 54 $
Romance Serviced Apartment is designed and decorated to balance the stylish interior with the beauty of the exterior. It proudly offers you one of the best affordable hotels in Bangkok where your business and personal worlds meet harmoniously. Romance Serviced Apartment is located a five-minute drive from several shopping venues, such as Central Bangna Department Store, Paradise Park, Seacon Square and Siam Paradise Night Bazaar. Many golf courses are within close proximity and Suvarnabhumi International Airport is a 20-minute drive from away. All the elegant and spacious apartments are fully furnished in modern décor and include high standard amenities for your convenience. The guestrooms come with 31" TV with satellite channels, air condition, refrigerator, bathtub and IDD telephone. Guests can enjoy the fitness room, laundry service, 24 hours-security, free parking and all the other facilities of the hotel.
Loft 77 Hotel
Sukhumvit Soi 77 (Onnut) (9.5km)
from 20 $
Loft 77 is the city's modern budget accommodation located in Sukhumvit Soi 77 (near On Nut Soi 33), less than 30 minutes' away from Suvarnabhumi Airport. This boutique hotel also has easy access to several shopping, tourist and business hot spots in the city, with BTS sky train (On Nut station) within a very short drive. The low-rise building features 45 comfortable rooms, each of which is decorated by the unique painting of each region in the Kingdom, and fully equipped with modern amenities including WiFi internet access and private balcony. Tour service is also available upon request.
Maple Hotel
Airport - Suvarnabhumi nearby (9.6km)
from 49 $
Maple Hotel is situated on Srinakarin Road nearby Bang-Na Trad km.5. It is easily accessible and close to both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the BTS Bang-Na station for convenient transportation. The hotel is also surrounded by attractive locations like leading department stores, government offices and more. Maple Hotel offers premium accommodations in gorgeous style. This first-class hotel warmly welcomes all guests with spacious rooms and organized events. The inside of the hotel has a brilliant design with international standard amenities which include a fitness centre, sauna room and more for the guests' convenience. The Maple Hotel is suitable for businessmen and travelers who are looking for a comfortable stay in Bangkok.
Alexander Hotel Bangkok
Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Soi 83/3 (9.6km)
from 63 $
Alexander Hotel Bangkok is located in a quiet side street of Ramkhamhaeng Road, which is close to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. This makes the hotel a suitable accommodation for transit travelers and for passengers flying early in the morning or late in the evening. The hotel offers 305 modern Thai-style rooms equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, TV, hot shower, refrigerator and free WiFi internet for a good night's sleep. To make guests' stay as comfortable as possible, the hotel also offers a range of facilities including an outdoor pool with children's pool, a fitness center and sauna, a restaurant and coffee shop, a tour desk and function rooms for up to 800 people. Services such as laundry, transfers and more are also offered.
Siam Park City
Ticket - BKK, Khan Na Yao (9.8km)
from 17 $
The land of fun and eternal happiness, located in Minburi District, Siam Park City includes a water park featuring a man-made sea with artificial waves and towering water slides, an amusement park containing different kinds of world class rides, and a them park emphasizing education and entertainment. Besides, it has several other attractions like children's playgrounds and African adventure that cannot be missed. Siam Park City is one of Thailand's largest theme park, covering an area of almost 120 acres and featuring a wide range of fun and exciting rides as well as adventurous and entertainment activities in five zones such as a roller coaster that speeds 80kph and a ride that drops you from 75 meters above the ground. The main highlight of Siam Park is its water park, which is considered the world's largest man-made, sea-like pool, favored by both kids, families and teenagers.
Baron Zotel Bangkok
Ladprao Road, Soi 117 (10.0km)
33~34 $
Baron Zotel Bangkok enjoys its peaceful location in Soi Ladprao 117, just 400 metres from the main Ladprao Road. This Arabic Chic themed hotel is a safe haven for those wishing to explore the City of Angels with easy access to some key landmarks including Rajamangala National Stadium, leading universities and the Mall Bangkapi Department Store. Travelling to the inner city areas such as Sukhumvit and Silom is also convenient via MRT with the nearest station at Ladprao station. Ideal for both short and long stay, Baron Zotel Bangkok features stylish guestrooms tastefully equipped with all the necessities required for a wonderful stay. Each unit comes meticulously equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, LED flat screen TV with cable channels, and complimentary Wifi access, which is also available in all public areas. This Bangkok hotel hosts a good range of onsite facilities and services. Enjoy a great selection of Thai and Asian cuisines. A team of the hotel's friendly and professional staff will be on standby to provide the best home-away-from-home experience during your stay at Baron Zotel Bangkok.


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October 04, 2004
Los Angeles — Kumar Rajaram of the decisions, operations and technology management faculty at UCLA Anderson School of Management has been granted tenure by UCLA and thereby promoted to associate professor. Receiving tenure is the central rite of passage in any academic career and represents a demonstration of excellence in the roles of researcher and teacher, as well as significant service to the community.
Reflected throughout Dr. Rajaram's work is his conviction of the importance of effective operations management to the success of any business. As he always reminds his students, "Without operations, there is usually no corporation." Most major industries involve process-based operations, and Dr. Rajaram recognizes that organizations today are confronted with considerable challenges from increasing intricacy in day-to-day operations due to increased competition, product variety and globalization in sourcing, production and distribution. In addition, keeping up with rapidly advancing technology can also contribute to the complications.
"I concentrate my research efforts on creating mathematical models of complicated systems to help companies handle the world's growing complexity," Dr. Rajaram says. "My emphasis is on equipping them with rigorously derived and tested knowledge to make practical improvements to their business practices, however elaborate they may be."
Conducting studies in the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia, Dr. Rajaram investigates large-scale industrial processes, as well as retail and entertainment operations management. He has analyzed about 20 extensive manufacturing systems for food processing, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries in more than 10 different countries, and his findings have been published in the top academic journals of his field. Dr. Rajaram's methods have achieved an average upturn in capacity of 20 to 50 percent without additional investment in new technology. His approach has three stages: design, plan and control.
"The first step is always the critical component of simplifying and improving the company's core process itself," says Dr. Rajaram. "I am always searching for ways to get more for less, because if the organization had unlimited cash, there would not be much need to improve operations."
A prime example of the impact of Dr. Rajaram's process work is the outcome he achieved for Cerestar, Europe's leading manufacturer of starch-based products. Since these products are commodities with market-defined prices, the only option to increase profit margins is reducing costs and increasing outputs. In addition, new competition made it necessary for Cerestar to quickly boost production capability to maintain its dominance in the market. The company decided to collaborate with Dr. Rajaram and his research team who developed a new paradigm known as Robust Process Control, which focused on increasing capacity by reducing and managing variability. Dr. Rajaram says, "Many of these manufacturing processes were over designed in terms of capacity to cope with operational variability. If down side variability is reduced, this immediately leads to higher capacity without any new investments in technology."
First applied at Cerestar's flagship refinery, the framework was ultimately rolled out to a total of eight refineries in six countries. The improved refining processes provided an additional 20 percent average daily throughput with a 50 percent decrease in variation and reduced consumption of supplies and utilities – all of which saved Cerestar more than $11 million annually and avoided major investments in new facilities.
The Cerestar project's success motivated manufacturers in areas as diverse as petrochemical and pharmaceuticals to look closely at their manufacturing processes and apply these methods. This has resulted in significant increase in productivity for different types of manufacturing processes in several industries. For his successful efforts, Dr. Rajaram was named as a finalist for the prestigious Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Operations Research and the Management Sciences.
Retail operations management is another area where Dr. Rajaram has applied his techniques, developing ways to better balance supply with demand for products with extremely short life cycles and highly unpredictable demand. The decisions he considers can be very complicated, involving the issues of product testing, assortment planning, pricing, replenishment and inventory management, as well as sourcing considerations.
"Not so long ago, retail companies had a few stores with limited product variety and knew who there customers were, but with expanding globalization and technology, they may now have thousands of stores, ten's of thousands of globally sourced products and almost limitless potential customers from all over the world," says Dr. Rajaram. "The result can be mind-boggling difficulty in deciding what is wanted and how best to supply it, so that customers get this product at the correct price, quantity, time and place."
Determined to tackle areas of business that most shy away from, Dr. Rajaram focused on the fashion industry, probably the most notoriously unpredictable with the particularly tricky task of tracking trends in taste. Nevertheless, balancing supply with demand in this industry is even more vital as profit margins are wafer thin. Undaunted, he developed models that have been applied to large fashion retailers from Europe and North America, securing substantial growth in earnings at these sites. Most recently, Dr. Rajaram has been selecting subjects for study from the entertainment industry, including theme parks and motion pictures.
Improving operations management is also a theme in Dr. Rajaram's classroom. He teaches the operations and technology management course in the core curriculum of the full-time MBA program and the Fully Employed MBA program (FEMBA) at UCLA Anderson, as well as various Executive Education and doctoral level courses on operations management and models for operations design, planning and control. Constantly finding new ways to challenge himself and his students, they describe his teaching style as dynamic, rigorous and practical.
"I aim to provide my students clear tools to use in their jobs so that they can achieve observable benefit," Dr. Rajaram says. "I consider operations to be inextricably tied to the company's strategy. In fact, operations management is the execution of strategy by developing and running the required processes. Therefore, for strategy to be effective, it is essential that organizations understand their operational capability and compete with this."
The faculty of UCLA Anderson has also recognized his achievements in instruction, awarding him the Dean George W. Robbins Assistant Professor Teaching Award and the Citibank Teaching Award. They have also honored his scholarly endeavors with the Eric and "E" Juline Excellence in Research Award.
The collegial atmosphere at UCLA Anderson is one of the things Dr. Rajaram values most about his association. He considers himself fortunate to have so many supportive colleagues who constantly encourage and inspire him in his research and teaching endeavors. Although he recognizes the benefits of being located in Los Angeles, one of the great centers of business activity, he feels that it is the supportive and nurturing environment at UCLA Anderson that motivates him to keep it as his home base of operations while he continues his crusade to improve operations for the global business community.
About UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management is perennially ranked among the top-tier business schools in the world. Award-winning faculty renowned for their research and teaching, highly selective admissions, successful alumni and world-class facilities combine to provide an extraordinary learning environment. Established in 1935, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,500 students enrolled in full-time, part-time and executive MBA programs, doctoral programs and executive education and management development programs.
UCLA Anderson's faculty includes outstanding educators and researchers who share their scholarship and expertise in such fundamental areas as finance, marketing, accounting, business economics, decision sciences, operations and technology management, human resources and organizational behavior, information systems, strategy and policy.
Recognizing that the school offers unparalleled expertise in management education, the world's business community turns to UCLA Anderson School of Management as a center of influence for the ideas, innovations, strategies and talent that will shape the future.

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By now, you all know that the Creation "Museum" has plans to build what they think will be a full-size replica of the mythical Noah's Ark, in order to fleece the drooling, uneducated rubes, of whom there are an unlimited supply. Setting aside exactly how he knows this replica will be authentic (hey, maybe the original had racing stripes — were you there?), it occurs to me that this could be a prime opportunity to do some actual science.
The first thing that should be done is that the ship should not have any modern construction methods brought to bear. The whole thing must be assembled by one old man (it's unlikely we'll find a 600-year old, but we'll split the difference and hire a septuagenarian) using nothing but pitch and hand tools. (Gen. 6:14) Next, assemble all the animals as described in Genesis, and tow the monstrosity out into the middle of the Atlantic, where it will be left for ten months without any resupplying while all of the animals are cared for by a crew of four men and four women inhabiting a grand total of three decks. Assuming the ship floats at all, we'll see who's alive at the end of that time. Deal?
Oh, what's that? This isn't a scientific enterprise at all, but a theme attraction? But gosh, isn't the whole sales pitch of Answers in Genesis that science is really on their side? What a fine, fine opportunity to make a real experiment out of all this. Just think of the look on that crusty old fellow Dawkins' face when it's all been proved! He'll be crying into his tea and scones, the blighter! Praise Jesus.
You know, take a minute to think of what $24.5 million would mean to — oh, take your pick. Research in childhood leukemia. Feeding the homeless. Getting people clean and sober and helping them with job training. Christians go on and on about how much more they're about the milk of human kindness and charity than anyone else. I don't see anyone being helped by this at all, except Ken Ham and Ken Ham's checking account. Like so many in the evangelical world, he plays multiple choice with his holy book.


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Judge Dressage Show at Safe Haven Farm
- Posted in Judging
Online calendar for dressage coach, instructor, clinician Sandra Beaulieu. You will find information about upcoming dressage clinics, dressage shows she is judging, shows that she is performing at and equine trade shows. Begin the Dance with Sandra Beaulieu online calendar.
For more details just click on the calendar event and it will take you to an information page. If you have any questions please email me at email@example.com.
Begin the Dance is owned and operated by Sandra Beaulieu, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, USDF "L" Graduate and clinician that travels throughout New England and Florida. She offers dressage services such as online coaching, instruction, clinics and judging as well as an online store featuring clothing and gift products with her original calligraphy designs. Website also features a Blog, Photo & Video Gallery, and links to Social Media.
Hello! My name is Sandra Beaulieu, I am a dressage clinician, freestyle designer, performer, and equine artist. I am here to help you with all things creative with your horse! Learn more about my background.


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Program aims at energy costs
Pilot system is helping consumers save 10 to 20%.
Electric customers who tested a new home energy management system made by Consert Inc., which just announced it would relocate its headquarters to San Antonio, are seeing their energy use go down by an average of 10 to 20 percent, company officials said Wednesday.
"Consumers can save money and energy without sacrifice," Consert CEO Jack Roberts said at a news conference in Austin with pilot participants Pedernales Electric Cooperative and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.
At the same time, those member-owned utilities said Consert's system helped them reduce peak demand, which can also lower costs.
The yearlong pilot began in February, so the utilities only had a few months of data to share so far.
CPS Energy, which also has been running a small pilot, announced Monday that it would purchase 140,000 units of Consert's Web-based system and give them to customers who want them.
In return, Consert will relocate from Raleigh, N.C., bringing 50 employees by next year and expanding to 150 by 2014. Consert has pledged that those 140,000 systems will reduce demand by 250 megawatts over the next four years, enough energy to power 50,000 houses.
The stakes are high for both.
CPS, which also announced Monday that it would shutter its two oldest coal plants in 2018, needs to make up the roughly 870 megawatts it will lose. Reducing peak demand helps the utility get partway there, as well as reducing costs to consumers if it can avoid turning on expensive gas peaking plants on summer's hottest days.
For Consert, which has been running pilots in other cities with similar results, the contract with CPS represents a huge leap and the potential to separate itself from the pack of other companies vying to make it in the home area network marketplace.
Consert is one of the larger players in the field, said Jesse Berst, a senior analyst and founder of Smart Grid News, an online publication which bills itself as "the sector's oldest, largest and highest-ranked" site.
But the industry is still "chaotic," he said, with no clear leaders yet.
Last year Consert raised $17.7 million from four partners, Verizon Ventures, QualComm, GE Energy Services and Constellation Energy. It's partnering with Verizon to use its 3G and 4G networks to send data from consumers to utilities.
Those partners, and the results of other pilots, helped CPS choose Consert, a utility spokeswoman said, as it was evaluating home area network companies.
The system works like this: Consert connects load measurement and control devices on air conditioners, water heaters and pool pumps. After an initial setup, which Consert says takes about 10-15 minutes, the customer can set parameters that would, for example, shut down the air conditioner and water heater during daytime hours, turning them back on in time for a resident to have hot water and a cool house when they return from work.
The customer also agrees that during certain high-energy use times, or "events," the utility can remotely and briefly power down an air conditioner. It would cycle quickly through many customers to reduce demand.
In general, during an event, the system will adjust a house's temperature to rise or fall by four degrees. That's similar to what CPS Energy's Peak Saver program already does. The difference is that CPS can see, with Consert's system, exactly how much power, in real time, it's saving.
Customers can manually opt out of those events by punching the "Opt Out" button on the thermostat or through a web portal on a computer or smart phone.
Bluebonnet ran four test events in February.
"The results were impressive," said Will Holford of Bluebonnet, with the utility saving 973 kilowatts, or an average of 5 kilowatts per household. Out of 193 participants, he said, only 10 manually opted out.
Holford introduced John Haneke, a pilot participant who has so far reduced his household's use by an average of 8 percent. A retired IBM and Dell employee, Haneke lives with his wife, daughter and grandson, and they are home most days.
"It was a little difficult to figure out at first," Haneke said, noting that the customer web portal has since improved.
"The savings have been noticeable," he said, while the interference by the utility has been largely unobtrusive. During the cold months, he said, "Sometimes we threw on an extra blanket at night."


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Hi! I'm a hobbyist programmer who happen to have been fortunate (or arrogant) enough to read a certain blog post saying that is Lisp is opaque to you, that means you shouldn't be a programmer.
Anyways, to the problem, I've already described my problem on stack overflow in as much detail as I could put there. Whenever I write the "exponent" procedure in the same file as the command that calls it up, it works, but runs into the above error when it gets loaded up from an external file. Any help is appreciated.
Arigatou Gozaimasu.
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This was a big girls� soccer win Wednesday night for defending state 1-A champion Southwest.
But if you spoke to coach John Sweeney following the Stallions� 1-0 victory over Coastal Plains 1-A Conference rival Dixon, you would likely get the impression that he took the result with a grain of salt.
�Obviously we have been the top two in the conference for the last few years and so this helps,� Sweeney said. �But we�ve already seen a pretty good East Carteret team and we will see them again, and we know we are going to see Dixon again. So we take nothing for granted. It�s just nice to get one more win.�
And the Stallions (4-4-2, 2-0 CPC) got that win thanks to a goal with 2:03 left in the first half from junior Kimberly Carroll.
Southwest now sits in first place in the CPC, which has just one automatic bid to the NCHSAA 1-A playoffs. That�s why the Southwest-Dixon matches are so important for both teams.
�We needed this win because of our nonconference record,� Carroll said. �It�s a real big win.�
The Bulldogs (3-5-3, 1-1) were hoping to defeat the Stallions after Dixon lost to its rival three times last season, including a season-ending defeat in the playoffs.
�I told the girls the team we just played, there�s a reason why they have won two of the last three state championships. They are very, very good,� Dixon coach Josh King said. �We played very well against them and had three or four really good opportunities to score.
�We had our chances. We just didn�t put them away.�
Fortunately for Southwest, Carroll capitalized on her scoring chance.
Ashley Johnson started the opportunity with a free kick from 35 yards out that landed in the 18-yard box. The ball bounced off a Dixon defender and landed in front of Carroll, who fired the ball at the goal.
The shot sailed over Dixon goalkeeper Miranda Davis and went in.
�The (defender) cleared it out and I just turned and struck it and it went in,� Carroll said. �I didn�t think it did. Sweeney always says when the ball is around the box, just shoot it and that�s what I did.�
And Sweeney certainly wasn�t complaining about how his team scored.
�That was an angle where we want Ashley to drop it in because from that distance you really don�t have a play,� he said. �You just want to drop the ball inside the box and hope in the scramble that you create something.
�Kim got it and it was a terrific finish. She�s done that for us a couple of times already this year.�
The Stallions had other chances, particularly early in the second half, to extend their lead. Southwest opened the second half with a pair of point-blank shots inside the 18 but was denied by Dixon.
�I thought we probably had a little bit better of the run of play (in the second half),� Sweeney said. �In soccer, all you can hope to do, consistently, is create chances. I was really pleased with the kind of chances we created for ourselves. We need to continue to work on finishing those, but a lot of credit goes to the Dixon goalkeeper.�
Still, Sweeney was pleased with his team�s overall effort.
�I thought we played for 80 minutes,� he said. �We did good things. We just need to do more of those good things.�
Dixon managed just 4 shots on goal, but moved the ball well at times.
The Bulldogs� best attack came moments after Charity Kennedy left the match with 17:10 left in the first half with an injured left knee. Kennedy�s injury appeared to have motivated Dixon.
About two minutes after Kennedy went down, the Bulldogs� Brianna Pollock had a strong shot near the left post that was blocked by Southwest goalie Erika Ware.
About three minutes later, Pollock had a nice header following a throw-in, but that too was saved by Ware.
�Our team always shows some fight and resolve,� King said. �They fight for each other and it says a lot of their character. They play for one another. We really would have liked to have capitalized right after that and get a goal or two, but it just didn�t turn in our favor tonight.�
Southwest�s defense had a say in that. The Stallions allowed just one second-half shot, which came with 2:25 left in the match.
�We have a defense that is experienced and particularly experienced with playing together,� Sweeney said. �They do a wonderful job of communicating and covering for each other. Dixon obviously has terrific attacking options and that is what it took, that collective effort.�
Dixon 0 0� 0
Southwest 1 0� 1
GOALS�S: Carroll. ASSISTS�S: Johnson. IN GOAL�D: Davis (6 saves). S: Ware (4 saves). SHOTS ON GOAL�D 4, S 7. CORNER KICKS�D 3, S 8. RECORDS�D: 3-5-3, 1-1, hosts East Carteret on April 10. S: 4-4-2, 2-0, at Swansboro today.


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By creating content-based activities, you create a context in which there's a reason to learn the language, there's a reason to learn the grammar, there's a reason to learn the vocabulary. And you're not putting the students in the position of waiting until they know the language well enough to be able to talk about something interesting.
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1. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionWolf-Dieter Fink Dec 13, 2011 2:23 AM (in response to David Bailey)
Do you have checked whether your ScoreComputer is deployed and bound correct?
You should see some lines in the logfile what the JNDI names are.
If unsure just start the server without you application and copy your ear to deploy after the server is up.
2. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionJaikiran Pai Dec 13, 2011 4:54 AM (in response to David Bailey)
Also, what does your application packaging look like? Where are those EJBs placed and how do you deploy the application?
3. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionDavid Bailey Dec 13, 2011 10:43 AM (in response to David Bailey)
@Wolf-Dieter: I know my .ear is deployed, because I can access the HTML pages I put in it. When I make changes and redeploy, I see the changes. User interaction is as expected until execution hits the point where I'm trying to access the ScoreComputer bean. I know the JNDI binding is not correct because I don't see my bean listed anywhere in the JMX console.
@jaikiran: Here is the directory structure in my development directory:
|--src (standard Java source directory structure)
|--static (contains .css, .js)
|--velocity (contains Velocity .vm templates)
And here is my build.xml file:
{code:xml}<?xml version="1.0"?>
<project name="scpoc" basedir="." default="ear">
<property name="build" value="${basedir}/build" />
<property name="content" value="${basedir}/content" />
<property name="deployDir" value="D:/Applications/jboss-5.1.0.GA/server/default/deploy" />
<property name="dist" value="${basedir}/dist" />
<property name="jboss_lib" value="D:/Applications/jboss-5.1.0.GA/common/lib" />
<property name="lib" value="${basedir}/lib" />
<property name="src" value="${basedir}/src" />
<property name="webinf" value="${basedir}/webinf" />
<property name="version" value="0.1" />
<path id="build.classpath">
<fileset dir="${jboss_lib}" includes="**/*.jar" />
<fileset dir="${lib}" includes="**/*.jar" />
<target name="clean">
<delete dir="${build}" />
<delete dir="${dist}" />
<target name="init">
<tstamp />
<mkdir dir="${build}" />
<mkdir dir="${dist}" />
<target name="compile" depends="init">
<javac srcdir="${src}" destdir="${build}" optimize="on">
<classpath refid="build.classpath" />
<target name="war" depends="compile">
<war destfile="${dist}/${ant.project.name}.war" webxml="${webinf}/web.xml">
<lib dir="${lib}" />
<classes dir="${build}" />
<webinf dir="${webinf}">
<exclude name="web.xml" />
<exclude name="application.xml" />
<target name="ear" depends="war">
<ear destfile="${dist}/${ant.project.name}-${version}.ear" appxml="${webinf}/application.xml">
<fileset dir="${dist}" includes="*.war" />
<target name="deploy" depends="ear">
<copy todir="${deployDir}">
<fileset dir="${dist}" includes="*.ear" />
I build the ear and deploy it to the JBoss 'default/deploy' directory. Thanks.
4. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionWolf-Dieter Fink Dec 13, 2011 2:38 PM (in response to David Bailey)
I think Jakiran meant the structure of your EAR and application.xml.
I'm not sure but I suppose that you pack the ejb classes into the web application and I'm unsure whether it is picked up here.
I prefere to add a ejb.jar to the ear and add the element module.ear to the application.xml
5. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionDavid Bailey Dec 13, 2011 2:44 PM (in response to Wolf-Dieter Fink)
I would have thought that showing my build.xml would answer the question about how my EAR is structured. And I was never aware that I needed to include a file called ejb.jar anywhere.
Perhaps the question I should really be asking is: where can I find a good tutorial about these topics? I have been jumping from one 'Getting Started with EJB' site to another, and clearly the information I'm getting is incomplete. Compounding the problem is that there are still a lot of old EJB 2.x sites out there, providing what was accurate, but now outdated information.
6. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionWolf-Dieter Fink Dec 13, 2011 3:12 PM (in response to David Bailey)1 of 1 people found this helpful
I use jboss.org examples or http://docs.oracle.com/javaee/
BTW the file must not named ejb.jar, the file that include your ejb's must be added to the META-INF/application.xml
like this:
<module><java|web ....
7. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionDavid Bailey Dec 13, 2011 4:49 PM (in response to David Bailey)
Okay, it looks like my error was in believing that JBoss 5.1.0 was EJB 3.0 compliant. I added the jar file and application.xml markup per Wolf-Dieter's suggestion, but then I got an IllegalStateException stating "Null beannMetaData".
I tried doing more things with annotations, but the error never went away. So I eventually gave up and wrote an ejb-jar.xml file. That appears to have satisfied JBoss' need for metadata, but now I'm getting all kinds of warnings about EJB spec violations. because my bean doesn't define the require ejbCreate method, the methods defined in my interface don't throw java.rmi.RemoteException, etc.
So either the inclusion of the ejb-jar.xml has caused JBoss to treat my bean as an EJB 2.0 bean, or there's some configuration tweak I don't know about to tell JBoss that I'd like to use the 3.0 spec and annotations, rather than implementing EJB interfaces on my business beans, etc.
Any help there?
8. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionWolf-Dieter Fink Dec 14, 2011 2:16 AM (in response to David Bailey)1 of 1 people found this helpful
It must be still a package or coding problem.
I use ejb3 without any descriptor except application.xml
The structure is
ejb.jar # ejb3 stateless session bean and interface
persistence.jar # JPA entity used by the SLSB
In my example the ejb.jar include Bean and Interface. If you have a seperate interface jar you can add it like the persistence.jar.
9. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionDavid Bailey Dec 14, 2011 10:11 AM (in response to David Bailey)
Okay, I finally got it figured out. There were two missing pieces when I originally posted this 2 days ago.
One, I didn't know I needed to package my bean classes in a separate jar and declare it in my application.xml. So thanks to Wolf-Dieter for that bit of information.
Two, when attempting to access the bean from my code, I was using InitialContext.lookup() and supplying a string of "<ear-name>/<bean-name>/local". I didn't realize that I had to supply the full ear file name, including the version. That seems a bit klunky to me, to hard-code a version ID in my Java code. But once I got past the first hurdle of declaring my EJB jar file in the application XML, I was able to see the name JBoss was using to bind my bean to JNDI, and I saw that indeed the version ID was there.
So once I specified the JNDI name correctly, everything worked. Thanks.
10. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionWolf-Dieter Fink Dec 14, 2011 1:37 PM (in response to David Bailey)
You should use '@EJB MyBeanLocal xxx;' instead of code a lookup, you are using EJB3 with injection.
In this case you don't have to know the JNDI name.
11. Re: JNDI binding and NameNotFoundExceptionDavid Bailey Dec 14, 2011 1:55 PM (in response to Wolf-Dieter Fink)
That was one of the first things I tried. I kept getting an error at deployment:
'Resolution should not happen via injection container'
I suppose this was happening as a consequence of other things I was doing wrong. Now I no longer see that message. However, I am using Spring MVC to handle requests, and NOW I get an error message from Spring because it knows nothing about the bean declaraion.


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Like our parents, my generation were dancing fools.
In the 1940s, Ebba Olsen Thomson had a ballet studio in Savannah on Lincoln between the railroad tracks and 38th Street.
Architecturally, it was unassuming, one big long room, anchored by a foyer and dressing rooms with windows that let in light but were above eye level.
Monday through Saturday, aspiring ballerinas bent and stretched at the barres, learned a pas de bourre from a jete and took their turn at crossing the polished wooden floor in a sweeping glissade.
But, on Friday nights, it was time for ballroom dance.
Promptly at 7:30 p.m., the doors to the studio opened and 12- and 13-year-olds lined up to offer 25 cents for the lesson and filed into the cloak room to leave coats before entering the main room where the piano player sat ready to play whatever tune Ebba indicated.
Boys sat in chairs on one side of the room, girls on the other.
We girls wore white socks with our patent leather shoes. When you graduated to the 9 p.m. class, you got to wear stockings which was really grown up, but meant trying to keep seams straight and garter belts from slipping around.
Ebba had a low husky voice she used with great authority.
"Boys," she would boom, "Choose your partners for the Conga."
Oh, they loved that one. They got to jerk their poor partner's arm almost out of its socket.
When Ebba called "Form a line," they got to "one, two, three, kick," with great gusto and we had to watch our shins.
The box step wasn't greeted with such enthusiasm.
Week after week from the beginning of the school year, we made our way to Lincoln Street.
Christmastime came and we had our first formal dance in the Gold Room of the DeSoto Hotel.
Ann Sims' mother ordered both our dresses from Best's in New York City. Mine was pale blue tulle and even though Ralston called to ask what color my dress was so he could order a corsage, I knew his mother always sent American Beauty roses to his date no matter what color their dress was.
Our class lined up outside the ballroom two by two and entered to the music of the Grand March. Outside on the hotel veranda, parents peered through the windows. We always had the first and last dance with our date, but the other dance partners were listed on a dance card dangling by a ribbon from our wrist.
By now, we were pretty good at the box step, even though some of our partners still mouthed, "one, two, three and four."
These days, young people might laugh at such a structured way of dance, but those hours spent learning basic dance steps also taught us rules of social behavior as well as the samba and fox trot.
Wonder what Ebba would think of today's dance steps?
Annelore Harrell lives in Bluffton and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Janesville, WI — As President Obama gets ready for his big jobs speech Thursday, America's nurses have a message for him. "Heal America, Tax Wall Street!" the signs read as nurses rallied in front of 61 Congressional offices recently. The nurses are proposing a bold alternative to the "cut, cut, cut" rhetoric emanating from Washington, D.C and governors across the nation.
Their proposal? "It's time for the Wall Street financiers who created this crisis and continue to hold much of the nation's wealth to start contributing to rebuild this country and for the American people to regain their future," explained Rosanne DeMoro, Executive Director of National Nurses United, in a press release. The nurses are joining groups across the nation and around the world calling for a financial transaction tax on high-volume, high-speed Wall Street trades, to tamp down dangerous gambling and to raise revenue for heath care, jobs and other critical needs.
CEO Compensation Outstrips the Company's Tax Bill
It hasn't escaped the notice of the nurses that while Main Street is suffering, Wall Street is booming. This week, the Institute for Policy Studies researched the top 100 U.S. corporations that shelled out the most last year in CEO compensation. They found that CEOs are hording their wealth; the gap between what workers are paid and what their CEOs are paid is rising fast. In 2009, it was 263-to-1. In 2010, it was 325-to-1.
Worse, at 25 of these firms, CEO compensation was greater than the company's entire federal corporate income tax bill. Corporate free-loader, Prudential CEO John Strangfeld, made $16.2 million in 2010, but his entire company got a $722 million refund from the federal government. Bank of New York Mellon CEO Robert Kelly took home $19.4 million in 2010. The bank, the same year, claimed a $670 million federal tax refund, despite $2.4 billion in U.S. pre-tax income.
"Where's the shared sacrifice?" asked the nurse who cited the study in front of Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan's Janesville office.
Paul Ryan's Main Street
"Wall Street banks got bailed out, but Main Street towns are still suffering," said nurse Dena McEwen at the Janesville rally. McEwen discussed the hard times that have hit so many families. Her 40-year-old sister nearly died of gangrenous gall bladder infection because she was out of work and without health care. A neighbor tried to commit suicide when she could not afford medications.
Janesville, Wisconsin is a stark illustration of the problem the nurses were addressing. The 2008 Wall Street economic crisis killed the last big employer in Janesville, shuttering a General Motors plant for SUVs that employed 2,400 workers. Wages at the GM plant were in the range of $28 an hour.
Unemployment in the surrounding county is 9.5 percent and over 69,000 people in Ryan's district are uninsured. Hundreds of the stores on Janesville's Main Street stand empty, while the little mall where Ryan's office is located houses Manpower Inc., the temp work service that peddles low-wage, dead end jobs to former GM workers.
Ryan's plan to fix the economy? The chair of the House Budge Committee has proposed a radical "Roadmap for America" that cuts taxes for the wealthiest and corporations, privatizes Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance plan, and repeals Wall Street reform to facilitate the next crash.
These policy prescriptions are sheer madness to the folks rallying in downtown Janesville. "What Ryan is doing will destroy Medicare and put people on the streets," said Janesville resident and firefighter Joe Conway. "It's time to stand up to the Paul Ryan's of the world."
Tax Wall Street Speculation
The nurses were asking leading members of Congress and the White House to support a Wall Street financial transaction fee. A tiny levy on the sale of stocks, futures and options that has the potential to raise billions in revenue, while tamping down on large-volume noise trading and speculation. Such a bill is being planned by Oregon Congressman Pete DeFazio and Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, who paired up two years ago to "put Wall Street to work for Main Street" and tax Wall Street to fund a jobs program.
Canary Warf, London's Wall Street, has been taxing these trades for decades and recently the European Union voted to support a transaction fee. France's Sarkozy and Germany's Angela Merkel are both on board. Now its time for Obama to step up and give meaning to his talk of "shared sacrifice."
On September 8th, we will see if Obama really thinks we have a jobs crisis or if he hopes to coast to victory. If he continues to talk about the job creating potential of insane trade deals, like those proposed with Korea and Panama, we are doomed. If, however, he launches a campaign for a major new infrastructure bank funded by a Wall Street tax, then he is headed in the right direction, putting forward needed and popular proposals that make America stronger.
"This is a time for boldness. And this is a moment that working people will judge all our leaders. Will they propose solutions that are on the scale necessary to address the job crisis that America has right now?" Richard Trumka, president of the 12-million-member AFL-CIO, said recently.
America's 30 million unemployed and underemployed will be watching.


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The Seattle area's most high-profile collaborative brewing project is about to welcome its newest edition. Trip VIII is nearly upon us.
I can remember when the first one arrived. Now I feel like an old Seattle beer geek and I've only lived here for 4 years now. Well, maybe I'm not that old. Maybe it's just that NBB and Elysian are that damn prolific. Actually yeah, they really are prolific. The fact that Elysian can (and periodically does) do a tap takeover at their own brewpub, and NBB has more offerings in their Lips of Faith line than many breweries do in their entire portfolio, is more than enough proof.
For a great summary of the previous Trip beers, please check out our article from September of last year here.
Without further adieu, check out the dazzling details on Trip VIII below (courtesy of beernews.org).
The Trip VIII Imperial IPA was brewed at Elysian Capitol Hill with the help of Alex Jesse visiting from New Belgium.
"The main idea behind Trip VIII was to brew a true Northwestern Imperial IPA, instead of a Californian or American IPA….I thought the whole story behind the Falconers Flight hops was really cool: a blend of NW hops to commemorate a NW brewing Legend and help send brewers to Seibel was awesome… The craziest part was I had no idea that Markus from Elysian was the first scholarship winner! The Pale Malt is grown and malted in the NW also." – Alex Jesse, New Belgium Brewing Co.
These newfangled Falconers Flight hops have been showing up a lot in NW brews lately. They are said to "imparting distinct tropical, citrus, floral, lemon and grapefruit tones". Sounds awesome!
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LANCASTER, Calif. - Former NFL player Anthony Wayne Smith has been ordered to stand trial for four murders.
After a four-day pretrial hearing, a Los Angeles County judge found Friday that there was sufficient evidence to try Smith, a defensive end for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1991 to 1998.
Smith has already been tried for one of the killings: the 2008 death of Maurilio Ponce, a mechanic found stomped and shot along a California desert highway.
A jury deadlocked in that case in April. While awaiting retrial Smith was charged with three more murders: The killing of two brothers in 1999, and another slaying in 2001. All four have been combined into one case.
Defence attorney Daniel Evans says there's no physical evidence tying Smith to any of the killings.


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Aviation Week l Contracts Boost UAV Fee-for-service Market
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Unmanned aircraft are maturing fast and, with Pentagon procurement slowing, more companies see a growing market in operating fleets of vehicles to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services on behalf of customers. This is bringing new competitors into the market.
The U.S. Navy has qualified AAI Corp., Boeing Insitu and CSC to bid competitively to provide sea- and land-based ISR services under a five-year, $874 million contract vehicle. AAI and Insitu both have experience in operating their unmanned aircraft systems in the field, but this is a new business for information technology services giant CSC.
"We have not done ISR services before, but this is not a design and development contract, it's operations—and CSC does billions of dollars of that. It's a business model very familiar to us," says Bob Frizzelle, vice president and general manager for ISR mission systems.
Under the Navy's new ISR contract, Insitu has won the first task order for sea-based services, with its ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system, says an industry source, while AAI will perform the initial two land-based services tasks, with its Aerosonde UAS. AAI has also won a contract potentially worth $600 million to provide ISR services, again with its Aerosonde, to U.S. Special Operations Command (Socom).
CSC has qualified to provide land-based services to the Navy with the Arcturus UAV T-50, but has yet to win an ISR task order. "The aircraft are bought and paid for. Our people are trained. We're not in the money, but we are in the hunt," says Frizzelle. The company proposed the vertical-takeoff-and-landing Saab Skeldar for the sea-based portion of the contract, but was excluded because the unmanned helicopter did not have the required mission duration.
Both the Navy ISR services and Socom Medium-Endurance UAS II programs will replace sea- and land-based surveillance services that have been provided by Boeing and Insitu using the ScanEagle UAS. Under services contracts, ScanEagles have accumulated more than 575,000 combat flight hours since 2004 operating from ships and land for the U.S. military and allies.
"The market is going to fee for service, and is less about which vehicle you offer," says Fred Strader, CEO of Textron Systems, of which AAI is an operating unit. "Fee for service arose during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and makes sense when technology is changing a lot," he says. "For five years, the Navy will not be tied to any one company, until they buy systems down the road."
The ISR services program will bridge the gap until the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps' own Insitu RQ-21A small tactical unmanned aircraft system (Stuas) is fielded beginning in 2013. In January, Insitu delivered two Integrator UAS to the Navy to provide an early operational capability for the Stuas program. The first system is being used for Marine Corps predeployment training at Twentynine Palms, Calif. The second was delivered to the Navy.
Frizzelle says the Navy's "level of service" requirements under the ISR services contract are similar to the quality-of-service demands built into IT outsourcing contracts. "You prebid a fixed price for a level of service and if you miss it they decrement your fee." The Navy set requirements in areas ranging from mission duration to the resolution of full-motion video from the UAS's electro-optical and infrared sensors.
CSC decided to enter the ISR services market after acquiring CenTauri Solutions in December 2010. Providing services was seen as an extension of the small company's experience integrating ISR sensors on to the Scheibel S-100 unmanned helicopter for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's Yellow Jacket program. "Platforms are becoming a commodity," says Frizzelle. "And once they are a commodity, companies like CSC can be competitive as service providers."
By Graham Warwick
March 14, 2012
Aviation Week l Contracts Boost UAV Fee-for-service Market


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This spring is all about color. And why should it be any other way? After this long (and still present) winter, I am ready to embrace brightness. My bold color d'jour is pink. And not just any pink, but the hottest damn pink you can find. For my cheeks, especially. Sporting a bright pink pop of pink on the cheeks makes me feel so alive, and definitely puts off a healthy vibe. And if you shy away from bold color on your lips, this is a wearable alternative to incorporate the bold spring trend to your everyday.
Here are my pink cheek picks!
YSL Creme de Blush in Fuchsia Temptation is probably the brightest pink blush I've ever used. I'm in love with the color, and I even like how the fuschia is mirrored on the inner rim of the packaging. Small details really get me, OK? Also, this formula is like a comfy velvet couch for the cheeks. It blends down to a powder finish, and I love how I can just lightly dab my fingers in the product and press on the apples of my cheeks. I'd say impossible to overdo, but with a pink this bright, that might not be entirely true.
Applying Givenchy's Blush Gelée in Candied Pink is like melting a popsicle on your cheeks. You have the jelly finish, which is unbelivably cool, that becomes one with your skin. This is definitely a stain, so it's very long wearing. I think it works best on a more natural face. This isn't one to layer over powders or even foundations. It is however, fab over a tinted moisturizer. I see this being a favorite of mine this summer!
Tarte brought its "skinvigorating" complex to a powder blush, in shades we all know and love from its famed Cheek Stain line-up. These Amazonian Clay 12-hour blushes are full of color and pigment, and look so beautiful on the skin. They seem to have built-in dimension — i.e. a nice sheen that brings your face to life. I love Amused, a bright pink (almost as bright as YSL's!), but the Cheek Stain lover in me also has a special affection for Dollface (one of my "firsts").
Urban Decay's Afterglow Glide-on Cheek Tint in Crush satisfies my cream blush tooth. This is a more traditional cream blush, and it glides on the skin like silk. It's very buildable and works well over existing face makeup. This shade makes me feel like I'm sporting that after work-out glow, which, ironically, I never get after working out.
Now that you've heard me profess my passion for pink, are you on board? Let us know if you have any pink recommendations? There can never be too many in my makeup bag!


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Do you know the sandwich boxes she's talking about? They are sort of shaped like a piece of bread and you can find them for sale everywhere. I see the Crayola ones at Publix in the bread aisle. I don't have Crayola ones (I've resisted, but I've wanted them!)(and I'm probably going to cave in after writing about them), but we have Wonder Bread ones (I'm a sucker for polka dots), and have collected some character-themed ones from Target's Dollar Spot and also a couple from Dollar General. (Okay, it sounds like a I have a ton of them, but really it's only about five. Okay, yeah, five does sound like a lot too, but remember I have four kids and my husband and I eat too. LOL) :)
Anywho, the reason this caught my attention is because I used to pack little bentos in those sandwich boxes all the time. :) You can really make a bento box out of just about anything. This is a bento I made for my daughter a couple years ago. She would have been about 15 months old at this time:
I used a banana cut in half as a barrier to contain fishie crackers to one side, sandwich pieces on the other side (no idea what was in that sandwich, probably pb&j), two mini silicone cups held raspberries and organic yogurt covered raisins (cut in half).
There was no fancy gear involved, but the bento came together just fine anyway! :)


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Rove: The Political Risks of Cliff-Diving
Republicans will get the blame, but it is the president who will be weakened most.
President Barack Obama has clear advantages in the public-opinion contest over the fiscal cliff. He recently won re-election, Democrats increased their Senate majority and the GOP controls only the House. In the Nov. 25 ABC News/Washington Post poll, 60% of respondents said they support "raising taxes on incomes over $250,000 a year," the centerpiece of Mr. Obama's approach.
Yet the president might be overplaying his hand—which would have ramifications not only for the fiscal cliff but for his entire second term....


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(Many thanks to Peter Gvozdjak and Dan Benediktson here at Microsoft who worked with me on this issue and provided the bulk of information for this post)
Recently I had a customer inquire about some performance tuning he wanted to do for SQL Azure, and as part of that he found that it was possible to remove the "Encrypt=True" setting on the ADO.NET connection to SQL Azure. We have always stated that the connections to SQL Azure are encrypted, so being able to remove this string surprised him. (More on that reference here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/ff394108.aspx)
It is true that all connections to SQL Azure are encrypted - whether you use the Encrypt=True string or not. We'll force the connection to encrypt even if you don't, or we won't route it. However, you do want to use that string, for a couple of reasons.
Whenever you include the Encrypt=True string, the connection will require that your client validate the Certificate that SQL Azure presents, to ensure that key is the one used by Microsoft. If you don't include that string, it's possible - not probable, but possible - that someone could set up a false DNS to cause your certificate to be validated elsewhere.
So don't give the bad guys a way in - there is no performance gain (other than perhaps if the bad DNS is in your own building!) by leaving it off. Follow the best practice of using Encrypt=True.
There's more on connection management for things like retries and so on here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/sql-azure-connection-management.aspx


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Press Release�
Chris Wisniewski, DEQ
Online Water and Wastewater Operator Searches Now Available Online at http://www.OK.gov�
OKLAHOMA CITY – October 10, 2008 – Getting water and wastewater operator information in Oklahoma just got easier, thanks to a new service now available through the state's official Web portal at http://www.OK.gov. �The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) online water and wastewater operator search service allows users to access contact information for and view the status of water and wastewater operator license holders across the state. ��
"We're offering this new service as a convenience to our licensees, as well as the citizens of Oklahoma, to assist them with locating and verifying water and wastewater operator's information," said Chris Wisniewski, Environmental Programs Manager for DEQ. ��
The online service, located at http://www.ok.gov/deq/search/, is a fast and easy way for license holders to view the status of their license and make corrections if needed. The system is provided at no cost and was designed with clear, user-friendly navigation. �The system allows users to search for a specific water or wastewater operator by name, license number, license type, class, county of residence, employer name, and employer county. �The license information is updated weekly to ensure that users are receiving the most current information. ��
The online service is a product of a partnership between DEQ and OK.gov, Oklahoma's official Web site managed by the eGovernment firm NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV). �
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Why should you Stop Those Fish?
A league of hyper-intelligent fish is plotting our destruction from their secret lair at the bottom of the sea. You are the leader of a small band of bears fighting for the survival of all land dwellers. In this epic battle that pits bear against fish, do you have what it takes to drown the fish uprising before it's too late?
You have one goal…STOP THOSE FISH. Guide your weapons towards the fish frenzy by drawing a path to the enemy. But remember, the enemy is always in motion. So you must not aim at where they are, but instead at where they will be. Your resources are limited. So it will be necessary to conserve ammo by stopping many fish with a single shot. To help you accomplish your goal, numerous upgrades of your boats, weapons and defenses are available. The game features more than 50 levels that steadily increase in complexity as you fend off a wide variety of enemy fish with different abilities. Don't let them turn the tides on you!
- Frantic and addictive trajectory-based gameplay!
- More than a dozen varieties of enemy fish.
- Multiple game modes, including Daytime & Midnight Modes and The Cage.
- More than a dozen game scenes.
- Boat and weapon upgrades to keep the fish at bay.
- Superb graphics and animation with catchy sound effects and music.
- Leaderboards and achievements.
- Universal app support for all of your iOS devices. Buy once, play anywhere!
- P4RC rewards, with an exclusive game mode and free coins for P4RC members.
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So Many Great Things To Share With You All!! First, FanExpoCanada,Ian Somerhalder and More!!
Hello again!! I am so sorry for the long hiatus. So many things have happened since my last blog! This past summer I went to my first ever Fan Expo Canada (Celebration of Comic-Con in Canada for 20 years now)!!I went to Toronto Ontario for the the Labor Day long week-end and had the time of my life! 1st and foremost, I MET Ian Somerhalder (SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMM)!! In case you live under a rock Ian Somerhalder currently plays Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries on The CW Network. Also, owns and operates 5 businesses, animal rights activist, human rights activist, environmentalist, model citizen, played in many shows including Lost as Boone. If you want more information on him, just Google him or check on IMBD. So, I am a huge fan!!Of him and all the things he is passionate about! So, anyways, I must explain that I had paid for a picture with Ian Somerhalder at the convention center. I had purchased it online and had a booked time of 2:45 pm.E.S.T. My girlfriend and I did not make it to the convention center until after 4 pm due to crazy traffic(there were 7 or 8 different events going on just in the downtown core this week-end.) So, on my way to the area for the photo ops I think that my time slot has passed and that I am not getting a picture without paying another $65.00. As I get up to an attendant they ask "Ian Somerhalder anymore people for Somerhalder?" I reply to him that I do have a ticket but I am almost 2 hours late. He replies "You are not late, get on in that line there." I was so excited I was about to scream! So as I am waiting in this line up I start to hyperventilate, the thought that I am about to meet and greet with Ian Somerhalder has not really set in. So, after the couple ahead of me goes into this area where there is solely shaded up for the picture professionals. Now, I can see Ian through this very thin sheet that is over steel poles to create these shades. I PANIC……seriously, I start sweating, shaking, my throat closed up and mouth became pasty. I was about to faint. OMG!!!! I start waving my hands like a maniac motioning for my girlfriend to come to me (she is approximately 150 feet from me. So she runs to me and I beg her to get me water I am going to pass out. She is on it, and fly's to get it for me. I take a deep breath and think to myself it is ok, everything is ok she has gone to get me the water. At this time "excuse me, You are honey, last one. See what I failed to mention is when the anxiety kicked in I allowed every other person to go ahead of me while getting my friends attention. Slowly, I start to go into this room and there is Ian, maybe 4 or 5 feet from me getting his photo taken with the cute couple that was now ahead of me in line. My turn comes up and I am so nervous. I ask the security guard next to me if I can please have a sip of water of one of the water bottles. I am thinking I will faint, he says NO! Just like that, NO! So I was Okay, then they motion me to go up. As I near Ian I am asked if I wish to remove my purse (which was my messenger bag, that is The Vampire Diaries), I think no but remove it. Just then Ian turns to me and sees me wearing an ISF tee shirt. ***ISF= Ian Somerhalder Foundation**** and Ian says to me "Nice shirt, what a great cause". I try to speak but nothing comes out I just blushed severely and began to shake uncontrollably. He then says "Awes, Comes here….You!!". I do and to my surprise I get a beautiful embraceful hug!!Snap, snap, there goes the camera and I am so on cloud nine!!! I held him for dear life during the picture op and WOW!! Amazing!!!I hold his arm then we locked fingers as we both said bye…for now As I leave and turn a corner I began to bawl, like a baby!! All I can think of is that OMG I JUST HUGGED AND HELD IAN FREAKING SOMERHALDER MAN!!!!!! In my fit of happiness a security guard approaches me and asks if I am ok and I explain that No, I am happy and take his tissue he offered. He tells me to go to the desk to get my picture. And I did exactly that. then it hits me, My girlfriend is waiting with water, so I run off to meet her…… I find her thank her for water and chug it back fast. As I start telling her my experience she says shhh and looks up, there he is 2 feet away from us on the other side of the black sheet!!!! OMG!!! Can this day get any freaking better????YES IT CAN!!! He then peaks his head out and starts to wal;k to ther area where he will sign autographs. I follow him, take pictures, and more pictures. The next we have a question and answer period with him and I cannot wait!! When we left the convention center we headed to the hotel. I could not stop talking About the experience trying to remember every detail in detail as I would savor this moment forever!!!I look at my friend and say " I am sorry I just don't want to forget that moment or this one honey", She replied "YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THIS!!!!". She was so RIGHT! I have so much more to tell you but for tonight, I must go. It is time for Supernatural's Season 10 premiere!!!See you soon!!!