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2 bedroom home with extra room for office or 3rd bedroom. Kitchen features Oak cabinets. Home features wood flooring in living area and large deck for entertaining. Pets negotiable with deposit. |
The sun slowly sinks in the sky, touching the spot where the water meets the sky in a spectacular blast of colors. No Instagram filter needed here! Bring the ohana – family – and experience these amazing sunsets for yourself from the private lanai of Poipu Palms 302. |
Inside, you’ll find new furnishings and new wood laminate flooring. Open and airy, the fully-equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need for meal prep, including coffee and condiments. Having the ocean right out the kitchen window while your cooking doesn’t hurt either! |
Sit down for meals at the 4-person dining table, with room for 2 more at the kitchen bar. The oceanfront views continue in the living room, where floor-to-ceiling patio doors let the outside in. Crash on the couch or armchair, doing a little channel surfing on the flat-screen TV with cable. |
Both bedrooms have fun tropical décor, queen beds and en-suite bathrooms, ideal for two couples traveling together. You also get all the comforts of home with amenities like Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, linens and beach towels and starter kit of paper and cleaning supplies. |
1. Sea Turtles, Dolphins and Whales…Oh My!: Grab a front-row seat on the private lanai to an amazing show. From your perch on the top floor, you’ll see turtles and dolphins play in the waves year round, and humpback whales swim through the area in the winter months. |
2. Upscale Pool and Deck: Clear your schedule…you’re going to want to spend all day soaking up the sun on the gorgeous deck with multiple levels, tiki hut and lounge chairs. Splash down in the plunge pool to cool off with the waves of the Pacific rolling in the background. |
3. Quiet Condo Complex: Part of the intimate Poipu Palms community, the condo is one of 12 and sits on the top floor for privacy, peace and quiet. |
Gather up the beach chairs, umbrellas and sand toys and walk the 10 minutes down to pretty Poipu Beach. If you’ve got enough stuff for an army, pack up the car instead and make the quick 2-minute drive. |
If you want to get the blood pumping, hike the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail, which is chock full of amazing photo stops perfect for Instagramming. Adrenaline junkies will love zip lining, aerial obstacle courses and a wide variety of watersports. |
The building from the street view looks a little dated. The unit itself is very nice. It is updated and fresh. Very clean. The rear wood deck is beautiful tropical hard wood.The view is spectacular. You feel like you are on the water. --- Mahalo, Ben! |
Balkony, Location, Pool and View are wonderful! Apartment could have been cleaner, still we had a very nice stay! |
Poipu Palms 302 is just as advertised - lovely views out into a cove (we watched a lot of sea turtles and even saw a few spinner dolphins passing through). There are effectively two suites, which gave us plenty of room to spread out and would give two couples enough privacy. The lanai and living room were wonderful places to relax. An easy walk (0.5 mi) to the Grand Hyatt (several restaurants and a beach) or Brenneckes Bar (laid back) and beach-front park. Everything was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed for breakfast, lunches or a simple dinner. The condo was in a quiet area - no noisy neighbors and (somehow!) none of the roosters Kauai is infamous for. GVR is great to work with - very responsive and helped with a few special requests. |
My friend had a medical emergency the day after we arrived, and my attempts to reach 911 didn't work; I'm not sure why. Not knowing what else to do, I called the GVR office to explain what was happening, and Janie (I think it was Janie) stayed on the line with me while contacting the paramedic squad. Within 5 minutes, the emt crew was there, and shortly after that, Mark arrived to ask if there was anything he or GVR could do. That gesture meant a great deal. He stayed for at least half an hour, to make sure we were OK. Thank goodness my friend recovered and we were able to enjoy the rest of our vacation. Everyone at GVR was so friendly and helpful, and genuinely interested in making our stay a pleasant one. MANAGER RESPONSE: We are so glad that everything worked out for your friend. What a scary experience! Glad we could help in anyway possible. We hope to see you again! |
We enjoyed everything about the property! The location is superb; the amenities (including the wonderful-smelling toiletries!) are great. Having dishwasher detergent and Tide pods supplied was a plus. The lovely dishes added so much ambiance with their colorful fish and ocean design. The balcony was perfectly situated to allow the best ocean view, and we spent many relaxing hours there, just watching the waves come and go. Very peaceful and quiet! MANAGER RESPONSE: Mahalo! We hope to see you again soon! |
Very impressed. Bruce was my "goto" guy and was very attentive and responsive. We had one issue that was NOT related to the property itself or GVR but a different property manager on a unit below ours. I contacted Bruce and he instantly got things resolved and came up with a resolution. It was over and beyond what I expected. |
This property is very well equipped with little amenities that made it very special. The furnishings and condition of this rental is extremely nice. It will be a great pleasure to any and all who stay here. |
Our stay at Puipo Palms was great! The location was unbeatable with awesome views. The pool, though small, was never crowded and has beautiful ocean views. You could hear and see the waves crashing (and sea turtles swimming!) right from the patio. The beach was an easy 5 minute drive with easy parking or 10-15 minute walk. The beach was great for snorkeling (we even swam with sea turtles and saw the monk seals playing in the water 20 feet from us!) The waves can be intense but this beach is well protected and great for kiddos though not crowded. Breneckes restaurant right across the street had the best lunch and drinks! There are plenty of shops and other restaurants another 5 minutes down the road. The only complaint we had is that one of the beds is so firm we opted to sleep on the couch instead. The other bed, though softer, squeaked and sagged a little. We informed the hosts and they came out and looked at them. They did some adjusting to the bed that squeaked and we didn't have any trouble after that but we still didn't sleep on the firm one. If you're looking for a place to stay with awesome beds, this might not be the one for you. The internet was also a little spotty if you had more than a couple devices connected. Otherwise the apartment was clean and the kitchen was well stocked, complete with a blender. The only thing we were missing was a coffee grinder and they brought us one right away when we asked. They provide a list of farmers markets to attend and great reference books for what to do on the island. We would definitely stay in Poipu again! |
Lovely stay. We had a great surprise when we saw the pool. You should promote it in the property description. |
The view is unbelievable! we saw dolphins and sea turtle right out the balcony. |
Never actually spoke to them personally, just emailing back and forth. Great response from everyone with answers to my questions, etc. And I asked about a possible early check in because we were going to arrive early- I was about to call and actually got a text that it was ready. Great timing!! |
Beautiful spot, close to the beach and short drive to shopping/restaurants. Nice and clean and well stocked with everything you need. Great lanai to just sit and watch the ocean. Very comfortable beds and lots of room. Lots of fans and the set up of the windows lets the air move around the condo nicely- never got hot inside! Pool area was adequate- not a large pool, but nice to take a dip in -I'd rather be at the beach anyway ;) Overall excellent stay!! |
Great location and price. Right on the water and right up the street from Poipu beach. Had everything you needed in a rental and was very comfortable. GVR was great at communicating check in info and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying here. |
Excellent stay with all amenities included. Lots of kitchen utensils and beach gear, the staff have definitely thought of everything so you can have a worry-free vacation and feel at home. |
Each team member was extremely helpful. They answered all of my questions promptly and with a positive attitude. They were all very friendly. |
As always, our stay in Poipu Palms was excellent. We enjoyed the beautiful views and the great condo. We were impressed with the amenities available such as shampoos, conditions, soap (which smelled wonderful), toilet paper, paper towels, etc. The staff was extremely helpful with making sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. This was our first trip with our daughter (she is 1) and this area was perfect. We were able to have a pak n play delivered to use before we even arrived, enjoyed taking her to the newly remodeled pool area which was great and was even able to do a late checkout which was so very helpful with hour daughter. I enjoyed the welcoming and departing text messages-very thoughtful!!! We will be back soon :) MANAGER'S RESPONSE: I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our goal is to be sure our guests are enjoying themselves while staying with us. I hope you get an opportunity to come back and stay with us again someday -- and bring you daughter!!! |
This team was amazing. I tend to have a lot of questions and want to make sure every box is checked, and sometimes rechecked. They were so helpful and always responded in a timely manor. I loved that they texted me as soon as we landed that our condo was ready for us to check in and to let me know what number to contact if I had any more questions. MANAGER RESPONSE: Mahalo for your review! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Also, it i nice to hear that our texting service is helpful. It is sort of new for us and we love it! Hope to see you again soon. |
This property was fantastic! its a small 12 unit complex so we never felt like there were too many people around. The unit was perfect for us and had everything we needed to make us feel like we were at home. We loved laying by the pool at the end of the day and watching the turtles below. The one thing I would like to mention is that the grill is a charcoal grill and the coals were sometimes hard to keep lit due to the breeze. There is also no cover for it so it takes a little longer for somethings to cook. |
They were always really nice and got back to me within a reasonable amount of time. The unit number they originally sent me was not accurate but once I called they were easily able to figure it out and everything went perfectly after that. |
The view was fantastic. We were able to see a whale spouting as well as dolphins from our balcony. |
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Can you beat 22,375 on Mahjongg Dimensions? |
This week’s Game of the Week challenge for Friday Night Game Night is to beat my score of 22,375 points on Mahjongg Dimensions! Anyone with scores equal or better than mine from Friday, October 7 to Thursday, October 13 at 11:59PM ET will be entered for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree! Come back to this Community thread during Friday Night Game Night from 8PM – 11PM ET to see if you’ve won and to check out next week’s Game of the Week! Post your scores and comments below! |
Congratulations to our 10/14/2016 winner! |
Game of the Week: @Cathley won a $250 HSN Gift Card for beating Shannon Fox atMahjongg Dimensions! |
I got 14,350 in Mahjongg Dimensions! I don’t think I have a chance to beat 22,375! LOL!!! |
okay this week i was lucky enough to hit 25350. what i want ot know is how do the other scores get sooooooo high…. |
Ok, I scored 22,450, which beats her score. But I love playing these games, for almost 4 years now, but I have never won anything. Just fun I guess to share! All have a good night! |
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Sometimes you only have one friend. (Hey, it's better than not having any, right?) Regardless of whether you are looking to play a game with your significant other, your best friend, or some person that you just met, there is a time and a place where you need a good two-player game. So, here's my list of current favorites. |
Not every game has to be deep and strategic in order to be a lot of fun. And, Jab is a great little real-time game when you're looking for something quick but engaging. It can be a bit of a problem when you and your opponent aren't evenly matched, so it might be best to pick one person that you play Jab with and reserve it for them. |
For some reason, abstract strategy games tend to be two-player. I could have easily made a list of two-player games simply consisting of them (but, if you want that, you should really check out my top ten abstract strategy games). Regardless, Arimaa is a great game in it's own right, and I would be remiss to not include it. |
Well, in the United States, we currently have a two-party political system. And, we've had it since well before the 1960's. And so, it's only natural that there should be games made about this very important aspect of our country. Whether you find actual politics fascinating, or are somewhat apathetic about them, you still might find 1960 to be a fun game. |
So, at this point you may be throwing a flag and pointing out that Game of Thrones: The (Living) Card Game states that it is 2-4 player. Yes, you would be right, and so this game technically breaks my criteria. Yet, in my opinion this game was designed as a two player game with rules for additional players tacked on later (like with Magic, Star Trek: CCG, and many others). Regardless of that, Game of Thrones is a fabulous game where you are constantly struggling back and forth with your opponent in a number of different "challenges". Since I first tried this game, I became hooked and just wish that I played it more. |
Returning to the abstract strategy genre, Hive makes an appearance on the list. This could honestly be considered a low position for Hive, as it could easily have beaten out most of the games above it, depending on when I put this list together. When I think about two-player games, Hive is one of the first that comes to mind, and is one that I enjoy sharing with others. |
Jaipur can be considered the "significant other specialty." (Yes, I just made that term up.) Of all the games on this list, I think that this is the best one for playing with a "non-gamer" spouse. Sure, some of you may be married to people that love to play games just as much as you do. However, the more common scenario seems to be marriages in which one person loves to play games drastically more than the other. For these situations, I think that Jaipur may be an ideal game to play with your special someone. |
The #1 game on my abstract strategy list only manages to make #4 on this one. This one was hard for me to rank, as abstract games feel so different than "traditional" strategy games. In fact, when I first thought about this list, I completely neglected all of my abstract strategies - then remembered them and had way too many games. So, as a happy medium, I've added the three you see - with Dvonn being the top representative of the genre once again. |
One of the best two player games to come out in the last few years is Summoner Wars. Though I don't play it as much as I'd like (isn't that the story of this entire list?), I have continued buying every expansion as they come out because I know... some day.... I will play it more! And at that point I will have dozens of factions that I can use. |
Really, did this surprise anybody? I'm guessing no. As I said in my review, Twilight Struggle is enough fun to tempt me to give up this site so that I can dedicate more time to playing it instead of to learning new games. Though not flawless, it is an immaculate tug of war that epitomizes what a two player game can be! |
This top ten list really had a lot of titles that I was sad to whittle away. I could have easily justified including Star Wars: The (Living) Card Game or Android: Netrunner, but I didn't want to list too many Living/Customizable Card Games. I was also shocked when I didn't have enough room for Jambo. A few others that just barely missed the cut were Dungeon Command, Mage Wars, and Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation. Finally, Crokinole, which would have been my lone dexterity entry, only missed the cut because of the technicality that it can be played by two or four players. |
I think Axis and Allies Battle of the Bulge is a great two player game. I have had a great deal of fun with it. |
Interesting. I've played some of the other Axis and Allies offshoots, but not that one. Thanks for the tip! |
You don't even list Lost Cities or Balloon Cup? I'm not saying they are the best in the world, though I do love them, and I am not saying Jab is a bad game. However. Both of them are not even in the Honorable Mention list. |
Just kidding. I need to play more from your list. I enjoy playing board games with my wife and I'm always on the hunt for new titles to try. |
So, I didn't really care for Lost Cities all that much. It's not "bad", but it wasn't for me (or, more specifically, my wife hated it). |
I haven't tried Balloon Cup, but I hear good things about it, so I may need to change that in the near future. |
Major agreement on Jaipur and Summoner Wars. |
As a recommendation for a light 2-player pick-up-and-deliver game, my wife and I enjoy Perry Rhodan (even if the movement rules were written by someone with no grasp of orbital mechanics). |
Interesting. I saw Perry Rhodan sitting around ay my FLGS in Joplin for months, but the game never looked interesting enough to try. Maybe I missed the boat on that one. |
Out of curiosity what didn't you like from Lost Cities. |
Sure, the theme is negligible, and it is very mathy, but I LOVE messing with the draw options to affect the speed of the game. |
My wife didn't like the constant mathy-ness. Overall, I just didn't engage much with the game. It's been a couple of years since I've played it, so it's hard to remember exactly what didn't click. |
Great list Josh. Looks like I need to pick up some more 2-player games. Balloon Cup is currently out of print, but I believe that Rio Grande is planning a reprint with a new title, Pinata, I believe. |
Internal audit plan is the initial and core link of internal audit, its effective formulationis an important prerequisite to improve the internal audit’s quality and to ensure effectiveoperation of the internal audit work. With the gradual promotion of risk-oriented internalaudit, International Internal Audit Standards proposed new requirements for theformulation of the internal audit plan—risk-oriented development of the internal audit plan.But currently most internal audit plan in enterprise is formulating randomly, lack ofreasonable assessment methods, even ignoring the risk assessment link in planning. Theycause that the internal audit resources co figurate effectively based on the results of the riskassessment. Therefore, the integration risk assessment method applying to the formulationof the internal audit plan is very important.Firstly, this article defines the connotation of the internal audit plan, and then analysisthe situation and exiting problems based on the relational theory, finds that the internalaudit plan formulation exists several problems as followed: lack of risk managementconcept, dual planning motivation, lack of scientific and rational audit plan basis, contentsfocused on financial aspects, lack of independent department, lack of highly qualified staff.These problems have greatly restricted the effectiveness of audit planning. Focusing onthese inadequacies, this article further proposes the introduction of integrated riskassessment method to internal audit planning to innovative audit planning ideas andimprove the audit planning, and then elaborates on the specific application of this riskassessment method based on actual cases, testes the rationality of this method. Finally, thisarticle proposes several safeguards to improve the internal audit planning. Thesesafeguards include conceptual basis, institution, organization, quality of personal andtechnical approach. |
Digital displays are transforming the ways that consumers interact with brands – learn how powerful this medium could be for your business in CSG’s latest blog. |
Customer behaviour is changing to such a degree that for many businesses, building durable and profitable relationships with consumers requires a new approach. Existing marketing techniques and platforms are becoming increasingly out-dated in an era when people are ruled by their personal devices, making much of what marketers and advertisers have relied on over the past century ineffective. With consumers faced with more distractions than ever before, the question for any business looking to stay relevant in changing times is what can you do to cut through? |
Previously, the answer was simple – go larger with more advertising. High-gloss billboards and indoor signage were previously seen as the fastest way to get a message to market without relying on mass media such as TV, radio or print. Unfortunately, many industry experts are tipping that most major metropolitan areas have reached the saturation point for visual advertising, with Nike Air Jordan’s global director of advertising Desmond Marzette arguing that consumers have become nearly immune to traditional forms of advertising. |
“Back in the day, when we didn’t have DVRs or anything, you could get a special feeling from digesting an ad in one way. Now you’re seeing an ad every 10-15 secs, whether on your phone, online. It’s everywhere… That’s downgraded the value of advertising to the consumer,” he said. |
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Born in New Haven, Charles Goodyear attended school in Naugatuck and, in 1826, started the first retail domestic hardware store in the US with his father, inventor and businessman Amasa Goodyear, in Philadelphia. Bankrupt four years later, Charles and his family endured poverty as he doggedly pursued a new venture: the stabilization of rubber for commercial use. In 1844, after establishing the Naugatuck India-Rubber Company, Goodyear patented his vulcanization process—a discovery that has made possible a range of indispensible commercial products, from car tires to sneaker treads. Despite this success, Goodyear battled patent infringements and debt until his death in 1860. He is buried in New Haven and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1976. |
Goodyear, Charles. Patent Model for the Manufacture of Rubber Fabrics. 3,462. New York, NY, issued March 9, 1844. Link. |
Goodyear, Charles. Patent Number 3,462 - Manufacture of India Rubber Goods. US3462 A. New York, NY, issued March 9, 1844. Link. |
Goodyear, Charles. Patent Number 3,633 - Improvement in India-Rubber Fabrics. 3,633. New York, NY, issued June 15, 1844. Link. |
Goodyear, Charles. Gum Elastic and Its Varieties: With a Detailed Account of Its Applications and Uses and of the Discovery of Vulcanization. Vol. 2. New Haven: Charles Goodyear, 1853. Link. |
Lamkin & Foster, Boston, and Goodyear India Rubber Glove Company. Illustrated Catalogue of the Goodyear India Rubber Glove Co.’s Boots and Shoes for the Season of 1885-6. Boston, CT: The Firm, 1885. Link. |
Wolf, Ralph F. India Rubber Man; the Story of Charles Goodyear. Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers, 1939. |
Slack, Charles. Noble Obsession: Charles Goodyear, Thomas Hancock, and the Race to Unlock the Greatest Industrial Secret of the Nineteenth Century, 2002. |
Geer, William Chauncey. The Reign of Rubber. New York: The Century Company, 1922. Link. |
Peirce, Bradford K. Trials of an Inventor: Life and Discoveries of Charles Goodyear. New York: Carlton & Porter, 1866. Link. |
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Condition: Very good. Light signs of wear on exterior. Peeling on base of strap. |
Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 18.5-24" |
Karen Hollis was awarded life membership of the Agility Dog Club of Victoria. She was a founding member of this club. She was a Club Instructor and served on Committee for 15 years, including 8 years as Club Secretary. There was never any issue with her performance as a Club Instructor or as a long-standing Committee member. |
In 2011, Karen raised her concerns about the manner in which she was being treated by one Committee member, on advice of Dogs Victoria. Unprofessional e-mails ensued. |
Karen has wanted to happily train her dogs at this club which happens to be convenient to her. Instead of discussing this matter with Karen, which is an obligation of the Club, Karen's life membership has refused to be recognised. |
Karen has put a lot into this club over many years. She believes she should be able to participate in this sport. |
Karen has not only been excluded from the club, she has been repeatedly called a "stalker" for attempting to resolve this problem. She has repeatedly asked to speak to Club representatives, this has in fact never occurred. |
Karen should not be kept out of a Club that she devoted so much time to. |
Other Club members are entitled to train their dogs. We ask the club to please recognise her life membership and allow her to immediately train her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Morgan and Flynn. |
Karen has helped many people in many ways over the years. Please sign this petition and show your support. |
The Selenga Pulp & Paper Company operates a zero discharge unbleached Kraft Mill. Located in an enviromnentally sensitive area, the operation is situated on the Selenga River, about 60 kilometers from the south shore of Lake Baikal. The Selenga River is the largest source of water for Lake Baikal, a lake considered by Russians as a natural resource jewel. Lake Baikal is one of the worlds deepest and cleanest lakes and contains one fifth of the worlds fresh water, more water than the Great Lakes combined. Until 1990, the Selenga Pulp & Paper Co. was considered one of the major polluters of the river. However, in August 1990, the mill began effluent recycling. This was accomplished by activated sludge technology in conjunction with chemical - physical treatment. The mill, in partnership with Sibgiprobum, a design institute for the Siberian pulp and paper industry developed the closed cycle system. The regulatory history, and treatment plant design will be reviewed in this paper. |
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