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Knicks Hire Former Lakers Point Guard Derek Fisher as New Coach
The New York Knicks have hired Derek Fisher as their new coach, with Phil Jackson turning to one of his most trustworthy former players.
Just days after finishing his 18th season, Fisher was tabbed to replace Mike Woodson, whom Jackson fired after the season in his first major move as team president.
Fisher won five championships playing for Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers and was known for hitting clutch postseason shots while playing in an NBA-record 259 playoff games. Jackson said that "it has come clear to me" that he and Fisher can form a great partnership again, listing some of the coaches the 39-year-old Fisher had played under -- though leaving out himself.
"Derek has a long laundry list of coaches that he's worked under and had a tremendous amount of success, and we welcome him," Jackson said Tuesday during a press conference at the Knicks' training center in Greenburgh, New York.
Last season the Knicks went 37-45 and missed the playoffs, just a year after winning the Atlantic Division and advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jackson, who declined an original offer to coach the team, was instead hired to run the front office in March and fired Woodson the week after the season ended.
He was seeking someone familiar with the triangle offense and someone with little or no coaching experience that he could teach. The Knicks had nearly closed a deal to hire Steve Kerr, who instead left the TNT broadcast table to take the Golden State Warriors' coaching job.
Jackson then turned his attention to Fisher, even getting fined $25,000 last week when he was too open about his interest in the point guard, still under contract with the Thunder.
Fisher is respected among players around the league as was the president of the Players Association during the 2011 lockout. The Knicks have had nowhere near the success of Fisher or Jackson, but their new coach believes they can.
"We know without a doubt that we can re-establish what that means, what that is," Fisher said.
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"Behind all your stories is always your mother's story. Because hers is where yours begin."~M. Albom
"I prepared 'Panjiri' today with fresh gond & Makhane. 'M' got it for me from Jaisalmer" told mom during our telephonic conversation the other day.
"Awee…I already miss your gond ke ladoo and Palak Makhane ki subji , big time. Okay, mom, I have got to go now" I said and disconnected the line, stuffing my washing machine with soiled clothes.
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"But your looks, accent, mannerism…I can't believe you are not a South Indian….you don't look like a Rajasthani to me from any angle" her gaze narrowed on my face.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" I replied with a cheery grin pulling out my glasses from the box and getting ready for the interview to follow.
She nodded with a naughty smile and started the audio recorder.
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"Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire." ~ G. Mahler
Not so long ago, Sankranti to me was all about flying kites and gorging on some delectable winter specialties.
Yes, I could not think beyond my crunchy revadis, gajak, til ladoos, Gajar halwa and sinful Panjiri when the festival of Lohri or Makar sankranti approached in mid January.
It was only after my marriage and settling down in South India I came to know that Sankranti is more than our kite flying frenzy and throwing puffed rice in bonfire.
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"What keeps me motivated is not the food itself but all the bonds and memories the food represents" ~ M Chiarello.
I had a chance to check into my favorite shop during my recent visit to udaipur. The shop holds a good collection of some exclusive and rare rustic foods from Rajasthan. I got surprised when the amount I had to pay for a handful of dried wild berries and beans came upto 4-digits.
"Madam, gone are the days when Ker-Sangri was poor man's food. These are in vogue now and are much sought-after ingredients by many hi-end restaurants across the world. And we are the largest exporter for the same" He replied matter-of- factly while swiping my credit card.
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The year 2014 has been a whirlwind. It has gifted me with more than my fair share of perfect moments with family, friends and work life.
The year started with a hectic 2-days photo shoot for Savorit brand to doing television commercials and many Ad shoots round the year.
I met many amazing food bloggers during an exciting IFBM meet at Bangalore to doing product ideation event for Kelloggs brand in Mumbai.
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"We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down." ~ Vonnegut
It has been over 5 years already and I still remember that moment when I decided to start a blog. My hands were unsteady, my heart pounding hard & loud….and I clicked that 'enter' button to begin my online journey through Lite Bite.
I had absolutely no idea or expectation as to where this journey will take me to. But what an amazing journey it has been!
Over the years, I am able to carve a beautiful path to reach to my dreams through Food blogging with the support of my loving family & friends. Hmm…well, as they say "You can't go wrong where there is love and inspiration".
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"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." ~ Edith Sitwell.
Winter season is a celebration of food. Lower temperature and abundance of fresh produce make winter the most favored season for food lovers.
Hmm….well, the temperature in the city where I currently reside, hardly dips below 20° c. Do you think this could be a reason for me not to indulge in some of my favorite winter comfort foods? Not in the least.
Come winter season and I start craving for certain recipes which are cooked with love and passed from generation to generation. Yes, there is something special about winters that make you long for home cooked food.
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'Life is a rough biography. Memories smooth out the edges.' Dante G.
Time can forget some memories, but there are some memories which can make us forget time and those memories make life sweeter.
Growing up in 1960s and 1970s meant that we remained uninfluenced by technology and many other complex electronic gadgets. In simple words, our life was practically devoid of many material things such as Barbie dolls, Lego sets, Television, computers and cell phones. Which indirectly helped us enjoy nature and human relationships to its fullest form.
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"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome." ~William James.
There is nothing worse than having to wake up every morning and getting ready to go to work you don't like.
I joined my first corporate job after finishing my second masters' degree, back in 1990.
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Hmm…I should have learned to love what I did and continued…too late.
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Last few days went prepping and celebrating one of our biggest festivals, Diwali. I had a wonderful time with family and friends, whipping desserts, cooking grand feast and chatting all day long.
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Hunter Creek Trail is a 5.2 mile out and back trail located near Reno, Nevada that features a waterfall. The trail is rated as difficult and primarily used for hiking. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
Pearly Anchor (72)
1 month ago
Great trail! Two hours uphill + one hour down hill= 3 hours total. This is our first hike and was challenging yet gratifying! Tip: Make sure your shoes have good traction. Loved this trek. Will do it again!
Boo Dick (77)
2 months ago
Steve Kurlinski (89)
2 months ago
Beautiful!! I do fear the "Hard" rating might keep some from experiencing this lovely hike. The trail does ascend a lot from the parking lot to the falls, but not steeply, and it is well groomed, even with the ice and snow we had. Well worth it.
Angie Poston (117)
4 months ago
Just hiked/walked this trail, absolutely worth it once you get to the waterfall! As someone has already said the 2nd half is the best! Really nice.
Gen Shib (1011)
4 months ago
This is a great hike. Especially, the second half has lots of trees and ground is nicely covered with leaves and soft. After reaching the waterfall, if you feel adventurous, you can climb 800 ft to the peak half mile from the waterfall and see a great view of Reno.
David Bauer (77)
6 months ago
Walked the trail for the first time with my wife(her third time). Great hike with some really cool scenery. Legs where burning up and down...!! We made it to the falls in 70 minutes.
Vic Williams (91)
6 months ago
With its trailhead seven minutes from my front door, I was way overdue to hike all the way up to the waterfall along Hunter Creek, about 2.75 miles in. The first two-thirds traverse the western slope of Hunter Creek canyon, with a timely shade-tree/photo spot about a mile in. The last third is gorgeous, winding through alpine forest Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, before you cross the creek just below the waterfall. Then the 20-odd-foot-high falls come into view, and since it sits in a natural amphitheater of shade and spray, make sure to bring a lunch and hang out. At a leisurely pace it's about 90 minutes up and an hour back. Wear solid hiking boots as you'll cross some slippery rockfall in three spots. The trail continues for another three miles up to Hunter Lake, but thanks to a recent wildfire, that section is ostensibly closed for vegetation recovery. Overall it's a lovely, fairly strenuous adventure into the Carson Range.
Melinda Warner (36)
6 months ago
September 2 - followed the advice and hit the trail at 7:15 am. Sun wasn't peeking over the hills for half an hour. Made it there in 65 minutes and back in 55. I had an appointment at 10 am to get to otherwise I would have rested at the waterfall in admiring relief. Nice little workout, and very picturesque, but be careful. I ran some and almost sprained an ankle.
Katharine Schweitzer (80)
8 months ago
I completed this hike on Saturday, July 5. A group of friends and I started the trail at 7:40 am and returned to our cars at 10:45 am. The hike to the waterfall is a pleasant out-and-back trail. The terrain is very rocky at times and most of the trail is exposed to the sun. Hiking in the early morning in the summer is ideal.
Steven Newcomb (223)
9 months ago
I went in the winter, when there was snow and ice on the waterfall. Beautiful, and not too difficult


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Comparison of Clinical and Computed Tomographic Features Between Medial and Lateral Trochlear Ridge Talar Osteochondrosis in Dogs
Article first published online: 12 DEC 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01069.x
© Copyright 2012 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Veterinary Surgery
Volume 42, Issue 3, pages 340–345, April 2013
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Dingemanse, W. B., Van Bree, H. J. J., Duchateau, L. and Gielen, I. M. V. L. (2013), Comparison of Clinical and Computed Tomographic Features Between Medial and Lateral Trochlear Ridge Talar Osteochondrosis in Dogs. Veterinary Surgery, 42: 340–345. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01069.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 2 APR 2013
- Article first published online: 12 DEC 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: MAR 2012
- Manuscript Received: SEP 2011
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To evaluate clinical and subchondral bone lesion differences between medial (MTRT-OC) and lateral trochlear ridge tarsocrural osteochondrosis (LTRT-OC).
Study Design
Retrospective case series.
Dogs (n = 66) with MTRT-OC or LTRT-OC.
Medical records (1997–2010) of dogs with MTRT-OC or LTRT-OC were reviewed. Clinical data (breed, age, gender, weight, and duration of clinical signs) were retrieved. Computed tomographic examinations of the tarsocrural joints were performed. Length, width, and depth of the subchondral bone lesions on the computed tomographic images, and surface and volume of the lesions were estimated. The location of the OC lesion on the trochlear ridge (proximal, dorsal, or distal) was determined. Data collected from dogs with MTRT-OC (n = 56) were compared with data from dogs with LTRT-OC (n = 10).
Length, width, depth, surface, and volume of LTRT-OC lesions were significantly (P < .01) larger than those of MTRT-OC lesions. Dogs with LTRT-OC were significantly younger at the time of diagnosis (P < .01).
OC lesions on the lateral trochlear ridge are significantly larger than those on the medial trochlear ridge. Dogs with lesions on the lateral trochlear ridge are significantly younger at the time of diagnosis, and tend to have a shorter duration of lameness before presentation.


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"Great value for your money"
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"Loved the Hotel DiStefano"
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Everybody at the hotel were great Really helpful . Really clean and just in the right spot.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great location. 5 mins to leaning tower."
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Comfortable, clean accommodation with very friendly, helpful staff. Situated in the old part of Pisa it was very close to the main tourist attractions. The staff were very freindly and helpful speaking good English. A quiet area of Pisa just off a main street, it felt very safe at all times. First impressions were that the hotel was a bit run down but […] actually once settled in the rooms were very clean and comfortable, more than adequate for a short city break for someone wanting an authentic experience of Italy. The breakfast and dining area were excellent. The roof top terrace was not quite as expected but still offered fine views of the Leaning Tower and the rest of the city. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would be happy to return. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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We only had two nights in Pisa so this was a great find, just a few minutes' walk from the Tower and in easy reach of the town centre. Staff were really helpful on arrival. We'd go again.Genuine Expedia guest review
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Well maintained hotel and all areas kept clean.Great location for getting to the tower etc. Loads of choice for eating and drinking out in the local area. Breakfast reasonable for the hotel size.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Easy to find. Pleasant welcome but the facilities were somewhat lacking. Old fashioned decor, which would not normally be an issue, but we collected about a dozen insect bites each on our one night stay. No air conditioning, TV did not work and breakfast choice a bit limited, no bread available for the first 30 minutes. Based on this, difficult to […] recommend Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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The hotel is pretty basic. Not much wrong that can be easily changed, but not much good to say about it. Our room was spartan in its furnishings, stuffy (air con not available until June) both windows looked out onto brick walls and air conditioning units, and the bathroom was unbelievably cramped.Genuine Expedia guest review
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We found this small central hotel ideal for an overnight stay before catching our plane home. The staff spoke excellent English and were most helpful. The breakfast room was light and spacious and the bedroom was comfortable. The bathroom was a little cramped. We would recommend this hotel as good value for an overnight stay. It is well worth stopping […] in Pisa, which we really liked. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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Very nice hotel. Great location. Lovely breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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First time in Pisa and very glad I choose this hotel. Very clean indeed, small bathroom and average room but clean and warm, the shower is great. Perfect location, on one side the leaning tower within 5min and on the other side the main shopping road with plenty of places to eat, at the end of the road (15 min walking) the train station. Internet is […] weak but that was not important for us. Staff is very nice and helpfull and fresh breakfast. Hotel recommended and if I have to go back I would stay there again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Close to centre and Leaning tower"
Staff were very helpful. Breakfast very good value for money. In general the standard room was perfect for a cheap mini-break in Pisa.Genuine Expedia guest review
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I'll choose Hotel Stefano next time I go to Pisa.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location, clean, adequate for the price"
We stayed in Hotel Di Stefano for 1 night at the end of Dec 13. The location of the hotels is great, only minutes away from the main tourist attractions. The main shopping street is even closer-just around the corner. The hotel was clean, the breakfast was included in the price, even though it was basic but for the price of the hotel we could not complain. […] I think the room we had was one of the smaller rooms they have, but we were pleased with it, it had everything we wanted. The only thing I would suggest for the hotels website is posting directions to the hotel as we did get lost following google map directions. Turns out the hotel was easy to find if we just followed the main street from the train station. It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk. Overall I would recommend this hotel: good price, great location. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Good location."
Great location five minutes walk to tower and good central location. The room was cleaned every day and provided us with fresh towels daily. The breakfast was basic but with plenty of choice with a variety of teas and coffee. The hotel is a bit dated but the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very close to sights of pisa"
Very small rooms. Double room was not a double at all. It was one double room with 2 separate foldable guest beds, not comfortable at all. No luggage space for a double room. No views from windows which were very high and difficult to reach as the beds were against the walls. The windows don't let light in, So poor lighting. Even though I complained […] about the view, I was told it was adequate. Lifts only go to the third floor. I was on the fourth floor as a family of 4 and the only adult, had to carry my luggage up a floor. I was woken up at 4am asking if I booked a taxi! I hadn't. But the hotel staff are helpful with advice moving around the area. It's generally clean and simple breakfast is provided which is great. It's not far from many places like the train station, restaurants and the leaning tower. No need for the sight seeing bus. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Good location"
Room was tiny, lucky we were only there one night. First room was airless and although there was no hotel kitchen, there was a goof cooking smell. The bathroom was tiny, could not sit on the toilet in the normal way, They had no problem changing our room but while the bathroom was larger, the bed area was tiny. Thank goodness we did not have our main […] suitcases, they stayed in the car. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Typical Italian Hotel"
Like all hotels in big Italian tourist spots you pay a lot for a basic room. This one is pretty typical - nothing wrong with it, but nothing great about it either. Clean, safe, relatively quite for a hotel in a city center. No problems. Cafes, etc. are nearby. The breakfast room has been recently reno'd so it's a little nicer than average. It's less […] than 5-minutes walk to that funny tower that isn't standing up straight. (so many people taking pictures of that tower! can't they see it's not straight!?). Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Our opinion"
The hotel is in a quiet area, and is small but welcoming. It is in a perfect location, just off the main street and 5 mins to the Tower. The room was compact and although the bathroom was small, the shower was very good. Toiletries were provided for the first night, the towels were soft, and the hairdryer was ok. There was a small minibar, and a tv […] that had over 100 channels - none of which were in english. The breakfast was basic but fine for us, and consisted of cereals, fruit juice, tea (twinnings) and various coffee options. Cheese, ham, bread rolls, toast, jam, croissants and pastries etc. There is a lift to the 2&3rd floors, and a bar in reception. We initially had difficulty locating the hotel (took the bus as the taxi driver wanted 25 euros!). We walked aimlessly for a long time, but to help anyone thinking of staying at this hotel, here's some help! If taking the train, leave the station and walk directly across the square and down the main shopping street until you get to the bridge. Cross the bridge and you will see (statue) Garibaldi Square. Standing in front of the statue, you will see two roads behind - take the right (main) one, and carry on down passed the expensive boutiques (good 5 mins) until you see the deutsche bank on a corner (left hand side). Take this turning up to the left (few steps) and to your right you will find the hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"All you need to visit Pisa"
We used the hotel as a base while we explored the surrounding area and it was perfect for this. The breakfast was adequate and the room comfortable. The view from the roof is fab and the location perfect. Would recommend.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Fluff under the beds..."
OK clean - though not under the beds - which admittedly only found out as my 8 year old rolled underneath them ! Main problem was some sort of fan which was on all night - not sure if it was from the hotel or building next door - but certainly meant that I didn't sleep much for the one night we were there - though everyone else managed to! Ok for the […] one night we were in Pisa - central. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Emplacement idéal à Pise, proche de tout pour explorer la ville à piedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotellet trenger en opprustning"
Gammelt hotell som ikke var rehabilitert på lenge. Vi fikk rom uten fungerende toalett. Veldig enkel frokost. Forholdsvis sentralt strøk, men litt merkelig å komme til på sen kveld siden hotellet lå i en liten bakgate. Hyggelig betjening, men dårlig fungerende Wifi. Hotellet trenger en opprustning.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel close to Piazza del Miracoli"
We stayed here one night, and for the price we payed, the hotel delivered what it promised. Small but very reasonable priced, just a minute away from the Piazza del Miracoli, with the leaning tower and everything else. The room was small, but clean and quiet. The air-condition didn't work as good as we had hoped, so the night was pretty hot. Breakfast […] was very good. Service in the reception was nice. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfetto per il centro!!!"
Hotel in ottima posizione a pochi minuti a piedi dalla Torre!è in pienissimo centro se siete in auto dovrete lasciarla all'esterno delle mura e andare a piedi!merita comunque per avere un'ottima posizione!la nostra camera aveva il WC in una scomodissima posizione cioè di fronte al muro nell'angolo!decisamente scomodo!!ma tutto il resto è stato perfetto: […] ottima posizione ottima colazione ottimo personale che consiglia anche dove mangiare!!! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Mukava perhehotelli"
Hotelli oli erittäin mukava perhehotelli, jossa hlökunta puhui hyvää englantia ja osasi asiansa. Tavalliset huoneet olivat pieniä ja ahtaita, mutta jos maksoi enemmän (n.40e per yö lisähintaa) ja otti paremman huoneen, sai mukavan kokoisen ja valoisan, parvekkeellisen huoneen. Aamiaiselta ei kannata odottaa ihmeitä. Hotelli sijaitsee Pisan tornin ja […] pääkadun läheisyydessä, mutta on kuitenkin rauhallisella kadulla vailla turistilaumoja. Tätä hotellia voi lämpimästi suositella. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"meget fin beliggenhed"
alt i alt en OK oplevelseGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Et godt 3-stjerners hotell"
Veldig hyggelig hotel. Helt ok italiensk frokost.Rommene var passe store, veldige rene.Madrasser og puter var harde, men vi sov bra. Aircondition på rommet fungerte , og tagterrassen var en liten oase.Personalet i resepsjonen var utrolig flinke og hjelpsomme, var alltid imøtekomende. Hotellet ligger i en rolig gate, kort vei til sentrum og serverdigheter, […] ca 20 min å gå til stasjonen som var et bra utgangspunkt for turer i området. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"ok hotell i et meget godt strøk"
Vi hadde kun en overnatting her, kom sent og dro tidlig. Det beste med hotellet var området, kun fem min fra det tårnet i Pisa. Vi kom med bil og det gikk greit å finne parkering. Det var ganske lydt på rommene og man hørte toalettet renne hele natten, men det var ok for én natt. Rommet var lite. Frokost helt grei.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Kanonläge i Pisa, korta gångavstånd till allt! Tråkig frukost men fantastisk service på personalen. Vi visste inte hur vi skulle komma till hotellet med vår hyrbil. Vi ringde till hotellet och dom kommer och ledsagar oss med vespa, kanon snällt och uppskattat av vilsna svenskar!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"une nuit à Pise"
Lit matrimonial relativement inconfortable (quand l'un bouge, l'autre aussi ...) ... pas de petits déjeuners avant 7h30 (je suis un peu exigeant mais un petit truc pourrait être prévu dès l'instant où il compte dans le prix de la chambre). Sinon personnel arrangeant.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Zentrales, ruhiges Hotel in Pisa"
Das in der Altstadt in 10 Minuten Entfernung vom Dom und 3 Minuten Entfernung von der schönsten Einkaufsstraße gelegene Hotel ist ruhig, sehr sauber, vorzüglich verwaltet. Das Frühstück ist gut. Das Personal ist zu jeder Zeit hilfsbereit. Der Preis ist angemessen.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Hotel at good location"
Small Hotel in the heart of Pisa. Located near Piazza dei Miracoli. Hotel staff is friendly. Rooms are small and clean. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtube. This jotel is a good choice for one stay. Public car parking outside the hotel (8 EUR per day) or in garage (16 EUR per day)Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nära allt"
Det var ett trevligt hotell med ed bekvämligheter vi behövde. Fräscht rum, bra frukost och ett alldeles perfekt läge nära både centrum och området kring det lutande tornet.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Fine senge og god service.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"hotel modesto posto in centro storico"
l'hotel è posto in una via secondaria decentrata nel centro storico della città; le camere standard che fornisce ai clienti qualunque sono piccole anche se fornite dell'indispensabile. Ai lati del letto al posto dei comodini vi sono due sedie (forse l'idea dei comodini è superata dalla lunga testata del letto che funge anche da mensola?); la dotazione […] del bagno è appena sufficiente per una sola doccia al giorno. nell'intero soggiorno non sono mai stati forniti gli asciugamani per il bidet, solo i teli doccia e le tovaglie per il viso e le mani. Al piano terra nella zona comune e/o nella sala colazione manca un bagno comune, è possibile utilizzarne uno posto al secondo piano. Il personale è molto disponibile e cordiale. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Für einen Städtetrip ok"
Positiv: Lage (5 Minuten vom schiefen Turm), Zimmer schlicht, aber sauber. Alles ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen. Und sonst: Frühstück total spartanisch, kein Obst, kein Ei, keine große Auswahl. Wlan funktioniert gar nicht (jedenfalls nicht auf Sony & Samsung). Und es ist extrem hellhörig. Nachtruhe kann da schonmal auf eine harte Probe gestellt […] werden. Fazit: für einen Kurztrip ohne Anspruch ans Hotel ok. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Sehr zentral gelegen, schönes Hotel"
Hotel liegt in einer Parallelstraße zur Hauptfußgängerzone, sehr gut zu erreichen. Zum schiefen Turm ist es nur ein kurzer Weg. Großer Frühstücksraum, große Zimmer, großes Bad und alles sehr sauber.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Sencillo pero correcto"
El hotel está muy bien situado y tiene buen aspecto. Las habitaciones son sencillitas y el baño pequeño, pero ambas cosas suficientes y agradables. El desayuno muy rico.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Centralissimo e personale molto gentile"
Hotel posizionato perfettamente, tra il centro pedonale e la torre di Pisa. Ai limiti della ztl, si può facilmente parcheggiare per poi raggiungere a piedi l'hotel in pochi minuti. Molto gentili, stanze pulite, colazione buona e prezzo sicuramente concorrenziale.una stella in più per la disponibilità del ragazzo della reception che ci ha aiutato nel […] momento in cui la nostra auto non voleva saperne di ripartire. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"accueil peu aimable (dépend de la personne )"
bof triste mais bien placé petit déj correct jus infâmesGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Hotel war gut,wir werden wieder kommen!!"
Das Personal war freundlich,und die Lage war auch optimal.Nächstes Jahr kommen wir wieder!!Und dann ins Hotel Stefano!!!!Alles war in Ordnung!Genuine Expedia guest review
"שירות מצויין חדרים נקיים ומיקום מרכזי"
מחיר סביר בהחלטGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Di Stefano"
Mysigt hotell med bra service och liten men god och fräsch frukost. Bra läge med närhet till shopping, restauranger och sevärdigheter som lutande tornet mm. Rekommenderas varmt.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Rumoerig hotel op top locatie voor stedentrip!"
Prima hotel voor een korte stedentrip. Kamer klein, maar je bent er niet veel. Airco buiten werking (oktober). Matrassen erg hard. Het hotel ligt op een rumoerige locatie. Veel passerende scooters etc. Ook 's nachts. Personeel zegt niet meer dan nodig. Niet het beste Engels (geldt voor heel Pisa). Ontbijt eenvoudig, maar erg goed en super vers! Op elk […] moment dat je komt ontbijten i.v.m. kleine porties die klaarliggen. Hotel ligt op top locatie. Nog geen 500 meter van zowel toren van Pisa als de winkelstraat. Voor een korte stedentrip is het hotel goed aan te raden. Wil je wat langer verblijven of goed kunnen uitrusten kies dan liever voor een hotel verder bij het centrum / de toren vandaan! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Fint famílie hotel hvor man bliver godt modtaget og med fin betjening. Var meget fint service med kort over seværdigheder og kunne få dem til at indtegne router på seværdigheder, restauranter mv. Perfekt beliggenhed i forhold til shopping, det skæve tårn mv. Det eneste minus var at værelset var meget lille derimod et stort badeværelse. Næste gang vil […] vi spørge direkte efter større værelse. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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Medicaid is the nation's main public health insurance program for people with low incomes, and it is the single largest source of health coverage in the U.S., covering nearly 70 million Americans. Medicaid also finances 16% of total personal health spending in the nation. States design and administer their own Medicaid programs within federal requirements, and states and the federal government finance the program jointly. As a major payer, Medicaid is a core source of financing for safety-net hospitals and health centers that serve low-income communities, including many of the uninsured. It is also the main source of coverage and financing for both nursing home and community-based long-term care.Issue Brief Read More
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Safety-net hospital emergency departments (EDs) are an important part of our health care system, especially, but not only, for the uninsured and others with low income. With multiple major changes unfolding in our system today, including the development of new models of health care delivery, payment reforms, expanded insurance coverage, and increasing demand for primary care access, safety-net EDs are a sort of crucible in which these shifts and transitions can be seen playing out. To understand more about their current experiences and challenges as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begins to takes hold, we conducted interviews with ED directors in a convenience sample of 15 safety-net hospitals around the country in June and July 2014.Issue Brief Read More
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Many of you have probably heard of the big to do on the streets of Preston on Tuesday. It was reported in Wednesday�s Pioneer Press under the headline: Sheriff hits the street for jurors.
The story was eventually picked up by the Associated Press and sent out all over the state. One person I know heard it on the radio; another person saw it on a website; the Rochester Post Bulletin ran it in their Wednesday edition; and KTTC gave it 30 seconds as well. During the noon hour on Tuesday, while snow was falling ever so gently giving Fillmore County its first bonafide snow of the season, a posse from the Sheriff�s Department was making the rounds of businesses near the courthouse square rounding up folks to be emergency members of a jury in a criminal trial. Ann Ott of Preston was picked up at the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe. She went to the courthouse carrying her sack lunch and a drink. Tim Kiehne, the assistant manager of the IGA, was called into service, as was one of his customers. Four patrons eating lunch at the Victory Cafe were ordered by Sheriff Jim Connolly to appear at the courthouse as soon as they had finished eating. County Commissioner Marc Prestby had just finished the county board meeting and was talking to Wayne Bicknese in the hallway of the courthouse when both men were handed sheets of paper and asked to go to the courtroom. Wayne is married to County Commissioner Helen Bicknese and had come to town to meet his wife for lunch. I was summoned by Mike Ask of the Sheriff�s Department who had come to my office. I have known Mike for years and have learned never to believe the first four things he tells me. You see, Mike absolutely loves a good joke and is forever trying to pull my and anyone else�s leg. �I�m here to call you to jury duty,� Mike said in an official tone to me as he stomped snow off his shoes. �Sure you are,� I said, already starting to laugh. �You�d better take Dick instead.� I joked, pointing at Dick Kelly, of Kelly Printing & Signs, who was in the office. Dick knew Mike and didn�t trust him either. �No, really,� Mike said. �Hear, read this.� He handed me a sheet of paper. It is orderd that the Fillmore County Sheriff bring to the Fillmore County Courthouse forthwith for jury service ten qualified citizens of Fillmore County. It was signed by Judge Robert Benson. Qualified meant that you were at least 18 years of age and lived in Fillmore County. �We need you for jury duty,� Mike repeated. �This is for real,� I said, sobering up quickly. I followed Mike to the Courthouse where I met the rest of the Fillmore County 10. They had similar first reactions to being summoned - �You�ve got to be kidding.� Fillmore County Court Administrator Jim Attwood told me later that a seldom used provision of the law allows the judge to order the Sheriff to find jurors in an emergency. One story I heard circulating around the courthouse was that Benson�s order was the second time this law had been used in Fillmore County in the last 30 years. Attwood said that for a felony trial, the court usually summons 30 to 32 jurors. �In this case 34 jurors were summoned and 34 jurors appeared for jury duty,� Attwood said. But according to Attwood, a number of jurors were dismissed for a variety of reasons. One prospective juror had tickets for Mexico; several jurors had hired Attorney Lawrence Maus in the recent past (Maus was the defense attorney in the case being heard). Other jurors were dismissed for �cause� where the court believed it would be difficult for the person to be an impartial juror. Of the 34 prospective jurors, the court found itself with a pool of 21, needing to have 14 jurors picked for the trial (12 plus 2 alernates). But the defense attorney has the option of dismissing five jurors and the state prosecutor another three, which might have left only 13 jurors for final selection. This prompted the judge�s order and the need for the Sheriff posse. In the end, it took a pool of 44 citizens to make up the 14 person jury. Of the Fillmore County 10, two were chosen to be on the jury that would hear the case. The rest of us who were not selected will remain in the jury pool for the next two months. I have sat in the Fillmore County Courtroom on many occasions as a reporter keeping notes and listening to testimony in a variety of cases. I have great respect for the professionals that work for the Fillmore County District Court as well as for the law enforcement officials who enforce our laws. On many occasions I have watched the jury as they hear a case and have often thought of the difficult, but essential role that those individuals play in our judicial system. They are at the core of impartiality and represent the very notion that one is innocent until proven guilty. It is their role to ensure that the burden of proof is on the state. For part of an afternoon on Tuesday, I was proud to be one of them.


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Newsweek , Vol. 159, No. 08 , February 20, 2012
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Reservations in a recession.
When incoming Marriott International CEO Arne M. Sorenson visited a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Marriott recently, the bellman congratulated him on his new job. "And then he started to laugh," Sorenson says, the kind of laugh, he adds, suggested "Good luck. You'll need it."
Sorenson, who takes the reins at the end of March, is only the third CEO in the company's 85-year history--and the first who isn't named Marriott. He comes to the job after a brutal decade for travel.
Tourism in the U.S. still hasn't rebounded to pre-9/11 levels. Before then, the total U.S. share of the worldwide travel market was 17 percent. It's now 12 percent. If the U.S. had the same share now as it did then, he says, it would translate into 500,000 more jobs.
Marriott has taken its share of hits, too. Occupancy rates that plummeted after the financial crisis have rebounded to pre-2007 levels, but room rates are down "probably 5 percent to 10 percent in most markets," so profitability levels haven't fully recovered, he says. The company's timing in some markets has been painful. It opened a luxury hotel in Tripoli a year ago, just before the Arab Spring protests erupted, and had to close it six weeks later. …


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difference between seeds and tubers?
linda021025(6B)July 11, 2007
I am such a newbie and I love the darn dahlias but have always bought tubers. just recently learned that you can take cutting from the sprouts on the tubers (!)
Anyway, I've never done seeds. (here's the dumb part!) Are they seeds from when the plants flowers and then set seeds? Same thing as the tubers, except that the tuber is mature.
If you grow them from seed, do they make tubers at the end of the season that you can pull up?
Poochella posted this link some time ago. Hope it helps. BTW Plantlady, if you are there, I found 9 pages of Dahlia seedlings on your site but wasn't able to find your pictures showing the collection process...Are they still there?
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Can I plant new lawn on top of an exisitng lawn?
My lawn is a mess. I don't want to use chemicals on it. I was wondering if I put a layer of compost mulch over it (leveling it in the process) and grass seeds over that with some topsoil on top will I succeed with a new lawn? I plan to plant it in April. I would like to avoid ripping out my old lawn because it will be a huge project. I won't be getting help with it, and it is a lot for me to undertake by myself.The reason I want a new lawn is that my currant lawn is full of clover (bees everywhere during warm weather). I will kill the clover with boiling water before starting this process. I also have lots of moss in my lawn(which doesn't bother me much) In fact I wouldn't mind if the whole thing was moss. The combination of half moss half grass looks mangy, though.I have a shady area on one side and the moss has been spreading from that area. Anyway, my main question is can I plant a new lawn over my old one without pulling the old one out? Thanks so much! Jen
Without the use of chemical herbicides, you're going to have weeds. With that said, I wouldn't kill the clover. It doesn't look bad. Just try to mow it enough to keep it from flowering.
As far as seeding, rent an aerator or have a service do it, then seed. By aerating, it will allow good seed to soil contact. After seeding you can put a very light layer of compost over it and water lightly at least once a day until the seedlings are about an inch tall. Then you can scale back on the watering.
Make sure April is the right time to plant. I don't know what your climate is like, but you may need to start earlier if you're planting fescue or bluegrass.
A lot of people like clover. I believe they ignore the bees. My favorite buzzy insect is the paper wasp. I am nurturing a nest of them outside my back door. I like them because they clean up the caterpillars from the yard and, if I don't bother them, they don't bother me.
Would you be willing to spray vinegar on the clover? You could try that on a hot, sunny day (hah, hah, Portland!). Maybe just a sunny day. You only spray the leaves, not the soil. Vinegar should kill the tops. Spray again if/when it comes back. It will come back from seed until the seed is all gone.
Seeding over existing grass is done all the time, but usually in the fall when the underlying lawn has settled into a routine. In the spring you will be fighting against the clover trying to grow fast on the nutrients stored over the winter. If you try it, scalp the grass/weeds as low as you can before you start. You want to get the seed in contact with the underlying soil so the roots will grow into soil. Roots will not grow into air if the soil they sprout into is being held above the soil by other plants.
What kind of grass were you thinking? I think rye is very common in the PNW.
You might be able to keep the weeds out by mowing your grass at the highest setting on your mower. Tall grass shades out the weed seedlings underneath and stops them from photosynthesizing.


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The car bombing occurred during Thursday's rush hour in the city's Haret Hreik neighbourhood, but casualty figures were expected rise given the size and the timing.
Lebanon has been hit by a wave of bombings in recent months as the civil war in Syria increasingly spills over into its smaller neighbour.
Al Jazeera's Rula Amin, reporting from Beirut, said the explosion was a "major violation" of Hezbollah's security in the area as it was home to many buildings and officials belonging to the group.
"There are a large number of people trying to get to the explosion site but security forces are trying to keep people away," she said.
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"This is the heart of the Hezbollah stronghold and it's considered a safe zone but not anymore," our correspondent said.
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Using aggressive prairie plants to outcompete field bindweed
I have field bindweed coming up everywhere. It seemed to start where I put in native plant gardens. I wasn't sure what it was at first but after a couple of years this stuff is everywhere. My native plant garden is mainly prairie dropseed and low growing plants which do not stop this weed. If I planted taller more aggressive natives would they outcompete the bindweed? I'm thinking of trying Indian Grasses, Cupplant, Sweet Blackeyed Susans and anything else tall and vigorous. Would this work?
Out compete bindweed. Hmmm...
Well, I have hedge bindweed (field bindweed's larger cousin) out competing Aegopodium planted by the previous owner and aegopodium is one of those nasty aggressive invasives. If bindweed can take out another invasive, I don't hold out a lot of hope for native plants.
Is it a large area or is it small enough that *you* can wage war against the bindweed rather than just trying to crowd it out? I ask because I think you'll have more success versus it than your native plants will.
The bindweed started in my garden areas but it has spread throughout my yard including the lawn. The only spots that are not overun are the areas that have the most shade and are the wettest spots in the yard. The native plants I want to use are huge. I already have a cupplant that's 10ft. tall. I've already started throwing seed in the area I want to conquer. I'm going to have to use broad leaf herbicide in the lawn. I've always been anti-herbicide but this weed must be stopped! Once the natives get growing I can use fire in those areas to help in the battle. I have read that Indian Grass forms a dense sod that might snuff it out. I am determined to win this war.
One way of fighting bindweed I've heard recommended is to submerge still-growing parts of the bindweed in small containers of a Glyphosate herbicide. The idea is that the herbicide will be absorbed and carried to the roots, killing the entire plant. I prefer not to use herbicides myself but with really nasty weeds sometimes I think it is the lesser evil.
I've also read that glyphsate is the only effective herbicide against bindweed.The problem with planting tall perrenials is that the bindweed can grow up them and get more sun.I pull out all the above ground growth to weeken the plants and keep them from photosynthesizing.I haven't tried glyphosate yet;but will if it continues to be a problem.Bindweed is a plant that you have to work hard at getting rid of.


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Recs for Alternative to Kohler Stages 45"?
Thank you for all the valuable information we have received from perusing these forums.
We love the form and function of the Kohler Stages 45" but I do not like the zero radius corners based on having a zero radius sink in the past. My last sink was great for a few years and slowly seemed to become harder to clean in the corners
Does anyone know of a SS sink that gives the versatility of the Stages with a bit of a rounded corner? We love the drain board, large basin, clean lines and overall usefulness. We were planning on pairing it with a Waterstone PLP and a Kohler Karbon on the island prep sink (smaller single basin SS sink).
Thank you for your time.
Ha! I started the same thread a couple of weeks ago. :D
The conclusion I came to is to decide which of the Stages features are most important to me (cutting board, colander, and rack, I think) then shop for large single bowl sinks with those accessories available. There are a surprising number of options!
I haven't decided on one or I'd give you a rec. :)
Thank you. I just reviewed your thread, Cevamal. Rococogurl, yes, the loss is the recessed tray. I think my husband and I will miss the recessed tray. I have a feeling that having a cutting board +/- colander in a big sink will still limit the usability. It just seems like the stages is designed really well......except for people like me who do not want zero radius corners. As of this hour, we are leaning towards the stages and I will get some sponges ready to go to address the corners.
The other 45" luxe sink is Mick DeGiulio's multiere by Kallista. It has the best drain design IMO. It's huge and has the requisite moving parts which all do more than one thing. Incredibly clever. I've seen it in person and it has a huge bling factor.
But the Stages recessed tray is unique and super functional. These are the best of the best so it's just a question of trade offs.
Multiere video linked below in case anyone wants to hear Mick explain the concept.
Here is a link that might be useful: Multiere
The multiere is a work of art. The whole line is beautiful. Since I can get a good quality single bowl with accouterments, I suppose it comes down to the utility of the drainboard. My husband and I have discussed this in circles. He really wants to go with the Stages. The zero radius corners are still a concern I will deal with and time will tell if they are tough to clean. Thank you!
The Blanco Precision series has 10 cm radius corners and the link below will take you to the model similar to the Kohler Stages. There are some optional accessories, such as a colander and glass cutting board, that are nice. These are made in Germany.
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