Things that have changed since

2008-04-15, 6PM:

• George (your Wed 4PM) called back and confirmed. He may be 15 min late, his number is listed.
• George later called Dani and told her he needed to show the place at 7PM instead of 4PM. I updated the notes.
• Rob added a Thursday 9AM, 1324 Berry St., phone 410 299 6589. Might be 10 minutes late, you can call.
• Dani added Michelle Stickel tentatively for 5:30PM Wed at 3806 Hickory Ave. Michelle is still unsure if she's going to be showing the apartment. We still don't have a number and our only contact is by email.
• The following things need to be done:
  • Dani needs to call Star Property Management at 410-235-7764, to confirm her 2:30-4:00 PM Wed appt. Right now you're visiting 3024 St Paul St to view 3024, 3027, 2844 St Paul St and 3039 Calvert St., but one of those has been taken off craigslist.
  • Dani needs to call Peter at 4103321516 to confirm her 6PM Wed appointment for 310 Ridgemere Rd. as he's taken his listing off craigslist.

APPOINTMENTS

16th

9AM: 205 E 30th 443-253-2113

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/619427986.html

• 205 E 30th st. (30th and Calvert)
• map
• Price: 1200
• Distance: 0.7 mi
• Bed/bath: 3BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes. laundry room
• Dishwasher: no
• cool/heat: gas heat, must bring window AC
• parking: street parking with permit
• date avail: May start is available
• cat deposit:
• set-up appt:
• Comments: security key access; eat-in kitchen
• Phone: 443-253-2113
• 2008-04-11: Rob called, got machine, left his number.

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• I forgot to take photos inside, like a dumbass
• I think he was trying to say that he'd rent us the 3 or 2 BR for 950/month, not sure. 2BR are normally that price
• convenience store downstairs
• coin laundry in building (2 of each)
• fair neighborhood
• May availability
• security key to get in building
• smallish kitchen with walk-in pantry, no DW, maybe fit small table.
• small but fair bathroom
• small but nice bedrooms, one has closet in hall
• linen closet in hall
• window ACs must be provided, central gas heat
• wood floors and high ceilings
• fair sized closets
• LR cable entry
• full time maintenance man
• 150 avg electric bill
• permit street parking
• mailboxes in entryway

1030AM Robert Paul at 831 Powers St.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/625867359.html

• 831 Powers St
• map
• Price: 1350
• Distance: 0.8 mi
• Bed/bath: 3BR/1BA?
• Washer/dryer: ??
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: central air/ heat??
• parking: ??
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: ??
• Phone: 410-467-9186
• 2008-04-03: Dani emailed
• 2008-04-04: he replied
• 2008-04-09: Dani relpied asking for appointment
• 2008-04-11: Rob called, left his number.
• 2008-04-11: Rob Paul returned Dani's call
• 2008-04-11: Dani replied to him leaving schedule and waiting for a reply about possible appointment
• 2008-04-14: Dani set appointment time
• 2008-04-14: emailed confirmation of the appointment time and date

• nice street, not many trees but nice
• central air, radiator heat
• beautiful new kitchen/new appliances
• 3 blocks fro groery store
• Rite Aid 'around corner'

stairs to basement

dining room

deck and back yard

front bedroom

middle bedroom

back bedroom

Noon: Mary ann owens at 410-252-8876 (answering service) 410 252-9182 (office) , 2907 Saint Paul at 29th.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/623962394.html

• map
• Price: 1150
• Distance: 0.5 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/?BA
• Washer/dryer: no, laundry 1 block away
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: heat, window unit AC
• parking: street, permit needed.
• date avail: June 1
• cat deposit: no, cats welcome
• Comments: water and heat included
• 2008-04-03: Dani emailed
• 2008-04-10: called 410-252-8876 set up appointment.
• 2008-04-14: Called both numbers above and left a message with receptionist asking for a confirmation on the appointment and a direct contact number if possible.
• 2008-04-15: Rob called her back for more information confirmed.

• busier street but v. close to campus
• permit street parking
• radiator heating included, window ACs an be put in, back bedroom only and maybe above the bars in front room's window.
• back wall gets most sun
• cable in front room by door.
• exterinator comes regularly
• gas range
• ~50 for utilities (rough estimate)
• basement for storage (all tenants have access though)

hall coat closet

first bedroom, that door leads to the hallway/second bedroom. However, the second bedroom's hallway can lead to the main hallway. If first person is sleeping/wants privacy the second bedroom can go through main hallway to access LR and kitchen.

built in bookshelf in first bedroom

second bathroom, off of second bedroom's hallway

utility closet in second bedroom's hallway and the door to the main hallway.

large back bedroom

might be able to fit window AC above bars by letting down top pane of the window (front room window)

basement that is shared, a part room in the back could be fitted with padlock for more security

back of house, middle door goes into back bedroom, door below goes to basement.

1:30PM: Meet Brooke at 335 Ilchester Ave. and 833 Powers St. 410-342-2205 x222

• 2008-04-09: set up appt with Brooke for 130Pm on 16th
• 2008-04-14: left message asking to confirm appointment at above number; Brooke is out for the day
• 2008-04-15: Rob confirmed.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/629033659.html

• 335 Ilchester Ave.
• map
• Price: 1350
• Distance: 0.8 mi
• Bed/bath: 3BR/1.5BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: central AC, ceiling fans/forced air heat
• parking: street
• date avail: Immediate, May start available pending application approval
• cat deposit: non refundable 200 fee
• set-up appt: yes, 1:30 with Brooke
• Comments: unfinished basement, separate living and dining room, front porch

• water bill every 3 months ~75-80
• 2 LR cable inputs, one in each BR, dining room and kitchen
• legal street parking

half bath off dining area

coat closet off dining area

first bedroom

second bedroom

skylight in bathroom

front bedroom (larger)

upstairs hallway and skylight

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/621833664.html

• 833 Powers St.
• map
• Price: 1300
• Distance: 0.8 mi
• Bed/bath: 3BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: ??
• parking: ??
• date avail: April
• cat deposit: ??
• Comments: dining room; fenced backyard

• legal street parking
• window ACs, willing to remove bars to put in units, if necessary
• big closet except for one BR
• cable comes in from basement?? but wires have been run up to LR
• some small repairs are being done and should be completed before move-in

front LR

dining area and closet in that area

kitchen, no DW, but 1 yr old stove and fridge

backyard and deck

dining area doorway to LR and thermostat for gas? heat

semi-finished portion of basement, low ceiling (2 or so inches above Dani's head)

rest of basement, W/D and another fridge if we have need (not plugged in now)

front BR closet

front BR, largest BR

2nd BR closet

right side of 2nd BR closet, it extends farther than door shows

small 2nd BR

small bathroom, shower has built in cubbyholes

back BR closet (about 6 inches deep)

back BR, also small, but slightly bigger than middle one??

stairway skylight

2:30PM-4:00PM: Meet Darlene at 3024 St Paul St to view 3024, 3027, 2844 St Paul St and 3039 Calvert St.

• : CALL 410-235-7764 ON 15th TO CONFIRM APPT

• 3024 St. Paul
• map
• Price: 1115
• Distance: 0.6 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: no
• Dishwasher: no
• cool/heat: central air and heat
• parking: 50/month; street?
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: 250 security deposit
• set-up appt:
• Comments: small deck; water included
• 2008-04-09: yes, 4/16 10:30 appt with Darlene, meet at 3024 St Paul St.

• permit street parking ($24/yr?)
• cable in LR
• large back BR
• central heat and air, hot water heater
• thermostat
• 2nd floor
• 2X/year the company charges a flat rate for water usage: 125 each time

largish LR, and kitchen (no DW)

pantry, room for shelving or small table?

front bedroom, lots of light from three windows

hallway on other side of LR from kitchen, leads to utility closet, bathroom and back BR

large back BR closet

back BR with door leading to fire escape/back exit

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/626621783.html

• 3027 St. Paul
• map
• Price: 1150
• Distance: 0.6 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: ??
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: ??
• parking: ??
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: deposit?
• Comments:
• 2008-04-09: Meeting Darlene at 10:45ish?

• • this is a basement unit with nice upgrades, however there isn't a proper LR Please look at http://dis.cs.uiuc.edu/Baltimore%20Apartments/3027%20St%20Paul%20St/ for photos

3039 Calvert St.

• this is a 3rd floor unit in a co-op building. If the unit was sold, we'd have 60 days notice to leave. The lease is month-to-month. Please look at http://dis.cs.uiuc.edu/Baltimore%20Apartments/3039%20Calvert%20St/ for photos.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/622101771.html

• 2844 St Paul St
• map
• Price: 1150
• Distance: 0.7 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: ??
• parking: ??
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: 250 security deposit
• Comments:
• 2008-04-09: will view at ~11AM with Darlene

• basement laundry
• tenant pays gas, electric, heat. Water is included in rent.
• top floor w/ windows on 3 sides
• street parking (no permit required if you park S of 29th st)
• cable in LR, landlord is fine with adding it to another room as long as we monitor the cable man and ensure no huge holes left in walls
• common porch area, nice breeze

HUGE back BR

large full bath

linen closet across from bathroom

fair size LR with coat closet and door leading to kitchen

built in hutch in kitchen, to left of hutch is door leading to front bedroom (door not pictured). If door was kept closed extra shelving could be put in or small 2 person table. Back bedroom also has hallway that would lead to kitchen/LR/bath

HUGE front BR

porch

3039 Calvert St.

• map

5:00PM: 325 E 29th st 5PM Greg 443.615.2937 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/627007072.html

• Price: 1400
• map
• Distance: 0.6 mi
• Bed/bath: 3BR/1.5BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: ??
• parking: yes
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: ??
• Comments:
• 2008-04-09: I called
• 2008-04-14: Dani called Greg and set up appointment for viewing

• busier street
• nice front porch
• convenient local fallout shelter @ school across street
• dedicated socket for window ACs at appropriate windows
• legal street parking
• hookups in unfinished basement and small W/D in unit's first floor half bath.
• cable in 2 back BR and bottom of stairs in LR
• high end utility bill when couple kept house warm for baby $200 in coldest part of winter
• radiator heat, new heater

dining area with 2 closets

half bath with W/D

kitchen with DW

back deck

front BR

hall closet just off front BR, maybe used by front BR as their closet is a bit of a funny shape

small middle BR

small back BR

downstairs floor detail

basement with newly painted floors and ground level entrance (under deck)

5:30PM: Michelle at 3806 Hickory Ave.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/638037517.html

• 3806 Hickory Avenue
• map
• Price: 1000
• Distance: 1.5 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1.5BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: central AC and ceiling fans /heat?
• parking: yes, off-street
• date avail: immediately
• cat deposit: ?
• set-up appt: no
• Comments:
• 2008-04-11: Dani emailed requesting an interview
• 2008-04-14: Dani emailed requesting an interview
• 2008-04-14: Michele emailed saying she was showing apartment at 530 on 16th. Dani replied with her schedule conflicts and that she might make it. Also asked for exact street address.
• 2008-04-14: Michele emailed saying no one had committed to 530PM yet and if they did not she won't be there. Dani requested 7PM or a notification if 530PM viewing is definitely on
• : reply on time/verification of viewing
• : if she emails, CALL DANI 504 261-1738

• nice neighborhood, street parking
• lawn maintained by gardner
• 1/2 flight of stairs to unit
• central AC/heat
• LR and each BR have cable connection
• fire escape
• 1 parking space/unit in lot behind building
• outdoors smells like BBQ chicken

largish LR with coat closet, half bath and utility closet with W/D

small kitchen with new appliances (small DW)

hall linen closet

first BR

back BR, fair size, not too big

fire escape

6:00PM: Meet Peter at 310 Ridgemede Rd. Call office if need to contact: 4103321516 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/638788214.html

• 310 Ridgemede Rd
• map
• Price: 1400
• Distance: 1.5 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: ??
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: AC??/heat and hot water included
• parking: ??
• date avail: Immediate
• cat deposit: ??
• set-up appt: no
• Comments:
• phone number: 410-332-0662
• 2008-04-11: Dani called and left message
• 2008-04-14: recieved call from Katie and set appointment to meet Peter for viewing

• swanky lobby area/ v. nice neighborhood
• street parking (no permit)
• central air and heat
• cable in LR
• units for sale in building but year to year lease

large (19x18) LR which leads to Dining nook and also door leading to outside porch

kitchen with oven, range, DW

just off of LR (opp. dining area is utility closet and leading to 1st BR (14x13) and 1st full bath (only shower)

master bedroom (14x13) with full bath (tub w/ showerhead) and 2 closets

fancy hallway and lobby

front of building

6:30 PM: Meet Sheldon at 2916 Calvert St.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/638254821.html

• Sheldon: 410 830 1750
• 2916 Calvert st
• map
• Price: 1100
• Distance: 0.6 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/?BA
• Washer/dryer: ??
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: AC??/heat??
• parking: yes
• date avail: ??
• cat deposit: yes how much??
• set-up appt: no
• Comments:
• phone number: 410 830 1750
• 2008-04-11: Dani called and left message
• 2008-04-14: Dani called and left message

• cable in LR
• 3rd floor apartment
• permit park, 2 park spaces in back, can have one with 1100 rent
• no laundry

front bedroom, lots of light, two closets (I think?)

coat closet and fair sized LR, the door near window leads to bathroom

tiny kitchen

back bedroom with long closet

window to fire escape, in the LR

7:00 229 East 33rd st., corner of E 33rd and Guilford. May be 15 min late, you can call.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/624774314.html

• Price: 1100
• 229 East 33rd st.
• map
• Distance: <1.2 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA?
• Washer/dryer: no
• Dishwasher: no
• cool/heat: heat included/must provide own window AC
• parking: street
• date avail: May 1
• cat deposit: no
• Comments: heat/water included
• 2008-04-14: Emailed jokeleher@msn.com to see if still available and make viewing appt
• 2008-04-14: Jo Keleher called saying apartment was still available and to call back 410 233-7156
• 2008-04-14: Dani left message leaving available appointment times and requesting a reply
• 2008-04-14: Rob received call from Jo, she gave address and said to contact George for the actual viewing: 443 326 2102. It's his cell number.
• 2008-04-15: called George at 443 326 2102, got machine, left Dani's number
• 2008-04-15: George called Rob back, appt confirmed. He may be 15 min late.

• busy street
• v. close to hospital, told that at night often the ambulances won't use their sirens unless there are people in the way
• cable wired to dining room and LR
• heat/water paid
• window ACs can be added
• no laundry but laundromat 2.5 blocks away (on St Paul St)
• front door key and separate key to apartment door
• permit parking
• 3 blocks to 7-11

front porch with doors opening into LR

coat closet, entrance to R

DR with kitchen to R and LR to L

TINY kitchen

cabinet above fridge

LR

BR 1

bathroom with linen closet

BR 2

????: Whitney's coworker to view 316 and 344 E 27th St?????

• 2004-04-11: Emailed Whitney at whitneysale@gmail.com to see if still on
• 2004-04-14: Emailed Whitney at whitneysale@gmail.com to see if still on

17th

9:00 AM: 1324 Berry St., phone 410 299 6589. Might be 10 minutes late, you can call.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/628669311.html

• Address: 1324 Berry St. in Hampden
• map
• Phone 410 299 6589
• Price: 950
• Distance: 1.5 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: no
• cool/heat: window AC, ceiling fans, radiators for heat
• parking: yes
• date avail: immediately
• cat deposit: no, cats welcome
• set-up appt: no
• Comments:
  • shed and patio, unfinished basement
  • New kitchen
• 2008-04-09: Dani emailed
• 2008-04-11: Rob emailed.
• 2008-04-14: Dani emailed
• 2008-04-15: Rob got a call, set up a tentative appt for 9:30 on the 17th.
• 2008-04-15: Rob emailed, called, filled out final details and set up appointment.

• nice neighborhood, across the street from the back side of a private (?) high school. however, school is closing and building will soon be taken over by Hopkins supposedly
• small fenced yard and porch
• central heat, owner will leave the window AC that he used to cool the house when he lived there
• close to light rail station, not sure where that goes though.
• 1 block from the hip 'Avenue'
• cable in LR
• back room gets hottest/coldest cause it gets some of the setting sun

front room

kitchen with door down to basement and out to back, fan in this room

back yard with shed for storage and small deck

basement, front portion is finished and back portion has W/D and door leading out below back deck and on to ground level of back yard

front bedroom with two closets and ceiling fan

bathroom with skylight for lots of natural light

back bedroom

10:00AM:Meet Jim Hanes (443 254-2300) at 408 Calvin Ave (approach from Barclay Ave because Calvin is one-way)

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/638298232.html

• 408 Calvin Ave
• map
• Price: 1150
• Distance: 1.0 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1.5BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: ??
• cool/heat: AC??/heat?
• parking: ??
• date avail: May 1
• cat deposit: yes
• set-up appt: no
• Comments: partial basement, $40 app fee
• Jim Hanes Cell: 443-254-2300 Main office: 410-787-2888
• 2008-04-11: Dani called and left message
• 2008-04-14: Dani called and left message
• 2008-04-14: Dani set up appt when Jim returned call

• nice street, cat lady with lots of neutered outdoor cats, tattooed man with hearse, dachshund and white picket fence
• 2-3 blocks to 7-11
• borders a more commercial area, think down the street from Mark 2
• one parking space in back yard if needed, but have to open and shut gate. I can only see us using it if we go away for a week or two.
• permit street parking
• before we move in: a general yard cleanup, carpets cleaned and new stove/range put in
• carpet is 1 yr old
• oil heat. Tenant required to hold maintenance contract with oil company (50/year I think) and when the oil is low we all to fill the tank and pay for the oil (therefore, one big bill rather than monthly bills over winter), central air
• landlord lives locally
• cable connection in LR and upstairs
• 1 or 2 year lease
• $40 application fee/tenant, one month security deposit and first month's rent

semi-detached house with side porch and front/back yards. Gravel space can be used for car space

front room

deep closet with stairs leading down to dirt floor basement (not for valuable storage)

dining area

kitchen, DW and pantry shelves built in. Stove/range will be replaced before move in.

Door near stove leads to a utility room with half bath off of it and a back door.

to right of stairway, is the front BR

full bath with small linen closet (? I didn't open those doors, stupidly)

back bedroom with small deck that has built in bench, but a low hanging electric wire (don't wave your arms around out there!)

11:00: 2729 St. Paul, come in the foyer, middle bell (no last name) 410 467 4915

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/614769930.html

• 2729 St. Paul
• map
• Price: 1200
• Distance: close; St. Paul St.
• Bed/bath: 2BR/1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: heating, window units for air
• parking: off-street available
• date avail: May? June?
• cat deposit: no
• Comments: heat and water included; rear deck. Marshall is a talker.
• Phone: 410.467.4915
• 2008-04-11: Rob called, got machine, left his number.
• 2008-04-11: Set up the appointment with Marshall
• 2008-04-14: confirmed appointment with Marshall
• 2008-04-17: Rob called, gave Dani's access info, asked for an application

• 2nd floor
• street parking w/out permit below 29th st; one space out back of building
• laundry in basement
• pallets in basement to keep things dry if we want to store things back room is coolest, LR faces setting sun
• summer energy bill $120/month
• cable connections in every room
• cabinets below bar in LR area
• welcome to put up shelving in kitchen
• few blocks from Safeway and not far from Eddy's gourmet/regular grocery
• lots of neighborhood stories, can watch people running to shuttle bus stop every morning from LR
• 2 front doors (one into LR and one to hall leading to BRs)

door leading from stairs into LR

there are cabinets below the bar here

kitchen

first BR

full bathroom

back bedroom

oops! upside down! This is the wall between hall door and back door

back deck/entrance

back of building, one parking space is ours, the lowest door (can see half) leads to the basement with the laundry

band practice! and lots of room for storage if needed, but not secure among other tenants

the gourmet and grocery (Eddy's) sells BIG Tribe hummus tubs. This is very close to all St Paul, Clavert and Charles properties we've looked at (closest to the Charles property)

Noon: Stewart (301-593-8333) to view two units at 2929 N Charles

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/apa/617222774.html

• 2929 N Charles
• map
• Price: 1350
• Distance: 0.8 mi
• Bed/bath: 2BR/?1BA
• Washer/dryer: yes
• Dishwasher: yes
• cool/heat: electric baseboard heat, ceiling fans and AC units
• parking: street parking
• date avail: June 1
• cat deposit:
• set-up appt: yes, April 17th noon
• Comments: may be too loud because of location; 2 units
• His apartment application sketches me out. He's trying to do something illegal before we even rent the place. Why does he need our bank accounts?
• cell 301-593-8333
• 2008-04-??: talked to Stewart, send Rob+kaylie his application.
• 2008-04-14: received email with number and confirmation of appointment time and place
• 2008-04-15: Confirmed, even though the page no longer exists.

• 2 units, 2nd and 3rd floor. Stewart didn't have keys for second floor which is 1400/month. It has a similar layout to third floor except has personal W/D and small balcony which is the last photo. All other photos are of the the third floor apartment or common areas
• new energy efficient windows will be put in to the front rooms
• ~150/month utilities; AC units built in and individual temperature control for individual rooms.
• V. CLOSE TO CAMPUS
• water/hot water included with rent
• permit street parking
• coin laundry in building, small common backyard patio

LARGE LR with very deep windowsills

DR viewed from LR, the door leads to 1st bedroom

1st bedroom

entryway across from front door, DR to right, hall to kitchen/bath and back bedroom to left

pantry in hall just before kitchen

kitchen

full bathroom

back bedroom

coin laundry in basement

back yard area

2nd floor's balcony, off of the LR

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Hello, My fiance, our roommate, and I are very interested in the apartment you listed on craigslist recently (). We do have a few questions though:

1. What are the heating/cooling options in the apartment? Is there air conditioning?

2. Is there a washer/dryer on the property for resident use? If not, are there hookups?

3. Is there any parking on the property or street parking nearby?

4. We're looking to start a lease between May 1st and June 1st. Preferably after May 15th. When exactly will the apartment be available and will a May 15th start of lease be doable?

5. We have one cat and one kitten. Is there any sort of pet deposit or anything else required?

6. Is there a dishwasher?

We'll be moving from Illinois because my fiance recently accepted a research position at John's Hopkins. Since we're not local, I'll be flying in to Baltimore to look at apartments. I'll be able to look all day April 16th and till ~2PM on April 17th. Is there any way we can set up a viewing on either of those days? If you have any questions for us please contact me via this email or by phone (504) 261-1738.

Thanks for you time, Danielle Pershouse

My fiance, our roommate, and I are very interested in the apartment you listed on craigslist recently (). We'll be flying into Baltimore to look at apartments on the 16th and 17th. Could you please email us back or call us at (504)-256-9803 so we can schedule a time to see the house?

Thank you, Dani Pershouse and Rob Blake