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Second week may be brutal for Bonds
Testimony offered in trial may be as damaging as it is embarrassing
SAN FRANCISCO -- A change in his hat size, eyewitness testimony of an injection, a positive drug test and sexual dysfunction will be the feature attractions as federal prosecutors continue on Monday to present their evidence that Barry Bonds lied to a grand jury about his use of steroids.
The week's witnesses will add to a surprisingly powerful case against Bonds that has already presented the jury with a nasty picture of Bonds himself, has shown meticulous preparation by the prosecutors and has included a continuing courtroom presence of Bonds trainer Greg Anderson even though he has steadfastly refused to testify and sits in a jail in Dublin, Calif.
Although prosecutors Matthew Parrella and Jeff Nedrow can change their witness lineup from day to day, they likely will present at least six witnesses this week. The first is likely to be Mike Murphy, a San Francisco Giants clubhouse manager who will describe a change in the size of Bonds' head that led to an order for a larger cap. Growth in head size is a known side effect of steroid use, according to a government expert who testified last week.
In direct contradiction to Bonds' sworn testimony to the grand jury in December 2003, his former personal shopper, Kathy Hoskins, will tell the jury that she saw Anderson inject Bonds in his navel. She's the sister of Bonds' former business manager and childhood friend Steve Hoskins, who testified last week.
Although the Bonds legal team will score a few points this week in its cross examination of Kathy Hoskins, suggesting that she is avenging the loss of her job, her testimony is one of the centerpieces of the government's case and offers dramatic support for one of the four charges of false testimony Bonds faces.
Two federal agents are also in the week's schedule. They'll tell the jury that they were part of the chain of custody of a urine sample that agents seized in a raid on a laboratory that was processing samples during MLB's steroid testing survey in 2003. Although an agreement between MLB owners and the players' association provided that the testing was supposed to be anonymous, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has already ruled that the Bonds test seized in 2004 may be used in the trial.
A re-test of Bonds' sample done at the UCLA Olympics testing lab at the request of the government showed evidence of two steroid drugs and a masking agent.
But the most dramatic testimony of the week will come from Kimberly Bell, a former Bonds girlfriend who will describe Bonds' own discussion of his steroid use and what she saw the drugs do to his sexual function and to the size of his testicles. Whether it's Bonds lead lawyer Allen Ruby or Cristina Arguedas who cross-examines Bell, it will be one of the more entertaining and dramatic chapters of an investigation and prosecution that began nine years ago. The Bonds legal team has already insisted that the only possible accurate measurement of any testicular atrophy must come from an instrument known as an "orchidometer," an assertion that had some jurors rolling their eyes and others suppressing giggles.
A former Giants trainer will tell the jury Bonds conferred with him before his grand jury appearance. Stan Conte, no relation to BALCO founder Victor Conte, will tell the jury, according to prosecutor Parrella's opening statement, that they discussed two separate and distinct things -- what Bonds knew about BALCO and Anderson and their selling of steroids, and what he would actually say to the grand jury.
The seven-lawyer Bonds legal team, led by the formidable Ruby, will do what it can to reduce the impact of these witnesses, but the multiple mentions of steroids, side effects and injections will add to the impressive showing the prosecutors and lead agent Jeff Novitzky made last week.
Here is the nasty picture of Bonds that the jury of eight women, many of them in their 20s and 30s, and four older men saw in the trial's first week: two girlfriends, two marriages to two other women, two Bentleys, three lockers in the Giants' clubhouse and three personal trainers.
It's hard to imagine that the womanizing and the excess endeared Bonds to the jury, but the details are even worse. Steve Hoskins told the jury that one of the issues that led to the end of their business partnership was a $400,000 autograph contract. Bonds erupted in anger, Hoskins testified, when he learned that Hoskins agreed to a price of $100 per autographed baseball.
"He thought the price was too low and was not happy," Hoskins told the jury. Although one juror has purchased sports memorabilia, it may be difficult for others to understand that price of $100 for a Bonds autograph is too low.
Hoskins also told the jury that his management responsibilities included scheduling the spring training arrivals and departures of girlfriend Bell and a second girlfriend, Piret Aava, an Estonian model who lives in New York.
In addition to painting a derogatory portrait of Bonds for the jury, the prosecutors demonstrated remarkably thorough preparation in the trial's first week. Nedrow showed impressive mastery of scientific knowledge of steroids in his questioning of Larry Bowers, the top scientist at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
After defense attorney Ruby cross-examined Bowers with a medical text and a peer-reviewed article by another steroids expert, Nedrow came back with his own excerpts and explanation from the same text and the same article. He had anticipated Ruby's questions and was ready with responses that undid any damage Ruby did to the expert's testimony. For Nedrow, who has endured three attacks on his courtroom presentation and syntax from Judge Illston, it was nothing less than a walk-off home run.
Not all of the prosecutors' preparation was successful. They spent hours in three pre-trial sessions with Steve Hoskins going over his testimony, but Ruby caught him in several glaring inconsistencies as Hoskins struggled to tell his story, frequently forgetting dates and jumbling the chronology of events.
Faced with Anderson's continuing refusal to testify against Bonds, the prosecutors managed to bring Anderson into the courtroom even as he sat in a federal penitentiary.
They used his plea agreement effectively when they read portions to the jury, including Anderson's confessions that "I knowingly distributed steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs to athletes."
Steve Hoskins also brought Anderson into the courtroom when he described Anderson and Bonds coming out of a master bedroom in a spring training residence with Anderson holding a syringe in his hand. Hoskins also described a conversation at the batting cage in what was then known as Pac Bell Park in which Anderson said he was worried about infections and would not do any more injections for Bonds. Irritated with Anderson, Bonds replied: "Then I'll do them myself."
In a tape that Hoskins made in May 2003 and played for the jury last week, Anderson's voice is heard clearly describing how he moved the injections around on Bonds' body to avoid infection and bragging that the drug he was using was undetectable.
It cannot be easy for Bonds sitting at a table in the courtroom, resplendent in dark, tailored suits, as he watches his life and his career described only in terms of side effects, injections and positive drug tests. He may own some of the greatest records in sports, but no one mentions them in the courtroom. A parade of witnesses and dozens of documents, drug vials, syringes and other exhibits are telling a different story.
Lester Munson, a Chicago lawyer and journalist who reports on investigative and legal issues in the sports industry, is a senior writer for ESPN.com.
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The class will focus on different firing techniques. Techniques covered would be Raku, sawdust firings, the use of saggars at different temperatures, vapor glazes and primitive pit kilns, as well as more traditional luster firings and other low temperature techniques. Surface treatments to pots that enhance the uniqueness of the firing would be stressed. Students will have the opportunity to build kilns and manage the firings themselves. If possible, the class would try to have pieces in, and help with, a wood firing and salt firing. The class will meet in the Downtown Ceramics studio as well as at the Commercial Ave Campus for some firings.
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Students have until the day before the class starts to register for online, accelerated and short-term classes. After that point, students must obtain permission from the instructor to register and will have until the last date to enroll to use the permission granted to register. For all other classes, students have until the last date to enroll if seats are available.
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NAMM 2014 | Korg RK-100S
Korg had an interesting showing this year at Winter NAMM 2014 from the more niche oriented build-it-yourself MS-20 to the teeny tiny baby grand pianos. They also had showings like the new keyboard controller the Korg Triton taktile. But one thing that stopped us in our tracks was a reissue of the classic Korg keytar. The RK-100S looks and sounds great with plenty of control via the keys as well as two separate, assignable ribbon controls.
With the same modeling engine as the MicroKorg XL, you have plenty of options for sounds. You can have analog modeling, digital synthesis and PCM sounds. The RK-100S also acts like a controller and can connect via MIDI out and USB. There is also a connection for a microphone for use as a vocoder. With colors ranging from red featured in the video above to black and white versions, you can pick a design that fits your style.
Check out the video above where Rich from Korg goes over the features and demos a few of the sounds. Also let us know what you think about the Korg RK-100S in the comments below.
TranscriptHey this is Rich from Korg for UniqueSquared here at NAMM 2014 this is the RK-100S. In 1984 Korg released the original RK-100. It was a controller with built in keys. A Keytar. Its got a slim compact body, solid wood, beautiful red paint job. There's also white and black available and it has built in sounds. In fact, its got the complete modeling engine from the MicroKorg XL. So that means you get analog modeling, digital synthesis, and you even get some PCM. So sounds for any kind of gig. There are two ribbon controllers here. One up here at the neck and that does modulation as well as pitch bending. Then there's a separate ribbon controller and this one runs the entire length of the keys. It lets you do arpeggio runs and it also lets you pitch and filter modulation. I'll let you hear how that sounds with a really good bass. So you can have lots of fun with that ribbon. We also have fast octave switching buttons and there's a built in arpeggiator and you can tap out the tempo. So you can make some awesome sounds with this thing. There's a USB port on the bottom. Connect it to your computer and you can edit all the sounds from our editor librarian. There's also a MIDI output and a microphone input for the vocoder. When you're ready to move, just pop in six double AA batteries and you're good to go. That's the RK-100S. New from Korg. I'm Rich from Korg and you're watching UniqueSquared.com.


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My iPod died after years of heavy use, and the local Apple dealer told me to repair it would cost almost as much as to buy a new player. I got on eBay and found this one which will hold my entire music collection as well as a generous selection of podcasts. I like the charcoal grey color, and wish Apple were not moving away from players with this much or larger hard drives.
One word - Capacity! If you have a lot of songs/videos/movies from iTunes, you won't be dissatisfied. Has the "classic" click wheel. I love it. Screen has good resolution and size for movies, and videos. I listen to music mostly, but long travel distances, allow to me watch and listen. I placed it in a switcheasy case immediately. This is also a very good case for looks, style and use.
There are also games and audio books that can be added for your pleasure. I have one book downloaded. No problems reading from the screen, for me. Other apps included are: calendar, contact list, alarms, clock, stop watch and 3 games.
One down side for me. It is heavy. You will feel it in your jacket or pants pockets.
Obviously there is no touch screen, so if this is your need, you'll want to get an iPod touch. It will NOT have the capacity though! Your choice...
Had a second generation classic ipod video 30gb and have now upgraded to the 6th generation. Outside of ipod is sleek and classy and sreen resolution has improved. More options in the 6th generation and I like that the time appears while the pod is in idle.
Original ipod was one of my favorite, most used purchases in the last 4 years. Although If it hadn't gone missing I don't see the 6th generation as an imperative upgrade and would have been just as happy with the 2nd gen that I had. Not really worth the price to upgrade unless you need the huge increase in storage.
It's an outstanding product.
Very easy to use and highly versatile.
I had written off iPods in general as simply just another mp3 player...something that I saw limited use for as I don't typically like using headphones.
Some friends and coworkers enlightenend me to the wide array of things these players can be used for and specifically how well thought out the iPod products truly are.
Initially I couldn't decide which model best suited my needs. During this time I downloaded iTunes and set it up. My library grew to greater size than I ever considered. I have tons of music, podcasts, pictures and movies on my iTunes.
It became clear that the 120GB Classic was what I needed.
I've had it for two days now and am very pleased. It is great for numerous applications....in the car (I commute to work...now have thousands of songs and comedy podcasts), at home (drop into my docking station and let it rock the house...so nice having tunes) and in bed (couldn't get to sleep but didn't want to disturb my wife....no problem, broke out my Classic and watched a movie).
The controls are super....everything is very logical and well thought out...a theme I'm growing accustomed to seeing with Apple products.
My first priority today is to get a good case for it and perhaps some better earphones. The screeen looks like it could be easily scratced and the supplied earbuds don't fit my ear very well....keep falling out. The sound quality of the earbuds is not so great....that's okay, because it keeps the cost down. If I decide later to get better quality then I can pay for it then.
Great product, great value.....absolutely huge memory....I spent a month loading my iTunes and I still have 80+GB left....stunning.
I purchased a refurbished Black Apple ipod classic 6th Generation MP3 Player with 120GBs. I was especially pleased with the timely shipping of this product. In addition, the product shows little evidence of prior use. This iPod has the capacity to hold up to 30,000 songs, movies, and photographs and it is easy to get from one menu to the next. Overall, I highly recommend this iPod if you're looking for an MP3 player that holds a lot of music.
With 120 GB at your side, this can literally hold as many songs as you can imagine, and then some.
This is probably the smartest purchase ive made considering how user friendly the entire ipod interface is. It links right up with iTunes and instantly tempts you to expand your music library given the memory storage.
i cant say enough good things about this product. it is seriously amazing, and it is now apparent why apple is so successful.
Bottom line?
Get one. it'll be the best purchase you've ever made.
Absolutley love this ipod. i broke my other one and had been searchiong for a new one but something with more storage on it. I defenitly got more with this ipod. Holds all my old music and video plus the huge amount of video,movie,tv and music i have added since. would defeintly buy this ipod again and again
My son LOVES this. The price was GREAT ! ($122- new in store I've seen them for almost $400) the product is fantastic!! I don't know why anyone would pay full price when you can get this at more than 1/2 the price! Elijah loves the fact that he can see the songs covers when it is playing- it helps him remember the titles and artists. the sound quality is GREAT and it came with a new battery so I hope it will last him throughout his teen years.
About 2 months ago, my husband surprised me with a 120GB Ipod & I've never had so much fun listening to my music before! It's very easy to use & I find myself running down the battery twice a day because I'm listening to my music & playing the games on it. So, I want to thank you for the restoring of it, it's so much fun to use & if anyone out there is thinking of getting a Ipod, buy from this store, the people are so nice & are always willing to help you.
Thank you for the great buy!
It is in top condition, with a full color screen, I had no difficulty adding music or pictures to it using iTunes and iPhoto. I plan on using it for travel photo downloading and with 120 gb I could have my music also. Plus adding videos for viewing inflight and waiting for ground transportation, what an awesome item to take. It beats carrying a laptop or portable dvd player. Having an 8 gb ipod for a few years, I will be using this one more, taking it to more places because of the convenience and ease of use. You will need a ipod camera connector for downloading pictures directly from the camera to the ipod, but this is small item to carry. I like to travel light with just a carry-on and this fits into a purse or belt pack (or your camera bag), I don't need to take extra batteries, just a wall outlet plug to recharge. I couldn't ask for a better product.


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By now, it's well known and irksomely tolerated that all films face the wrath of a given market's ratings board or censors if wide distribution remains in their sights. While the MPAA and BBFC occasionally produce a decision that leaves some films weakened by cuts or alternate takes, the lat...Read More »
2012 was all about escape. Not only in terms of the big-budget movies that offered us escape from the increasingly ugly real world (how many superheroes or swoony vampires can we stomach?), but by the content of the more adult movies. Characters wanted an escape – from slavery, from a futuristic Kor...Read More »
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... castle. It is a castle put right next to the Loch Ness lake.
It started out rainy but then was sunny. We watched a film. It was about all the people who owned the castle.
We got into the castle it was sort of spread out.
Riley and I played hide and seek with Mum, Dad and Zara. We easily got spotted.
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Scottish Highlands
... a kids quiz. This could be my favourite castle yet.
Our stay also included a visit to the official Loch Less Museum.
I thought with the kids this would be really interesting.
But do not go here.
If you want to believe in Nessie it will crush the mysterious and magical myth of the monster. It breaks everything down and gives all the science ...
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... and sister and I to play with.
Ok this is our second last day here and we went to Loch Ness museum.
It just told us about what kinds of fish where there that Nessie could eat, it was mostly plankton. It also told us on how they found out how deep it is and every thing like that.
To sum up scotland I really enjoyed it because of all the unusual highland cows and all the snow.
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Ullapool to Beauly
On the move again. We had seen a lot of the area around Ullapool during our stay but had actually not spent any time in the town itself so this was our first port of call before hitting the road. It is really little more than a couple of streets which line the port but is very pretty. The harbour is full of fishing vessels and the area surrounded by mountains. We walked up and down the street, looked at the small number of shops, some preparing ...
Aberdeenshire & Moray area
... something at the store. This grocery store was not in a tourist area so I don't think they were used to foreigners. I finally had to say to her, I am visiting from America so I'm clueless. It was embarrassing and awkward. She was pretty uncaring and aloof too.
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Created by Canadian DJ and musician Kid Koala, and directed by KK Barrett, this show is an intimate and simple tale. Inspired by Kid Koala's graphic novel of the same name, here puppeteers create a silent film of his love story live on stage. Accompanied by ...
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Article: Extended-field radiation therapy with whole pelvis radiotherapy and cisplatin chemosensitization in the treatment of IB2-IIIB cervical carcinoma: a retrospective review[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This retrospective study evaluated the toxicity of extended-field radiation therapy (EFRT), whole pelvis radiotherapy, and concurrent chemotherapy in patients treated with IB2-IIIB cervical carcinoma. Patients treated with EFRT, whole pelvis radiotherapy, and concurrent chemotherapy were analyzed for toxicity. Median prescribed dose to the whole pelvis was 45 Gy (45-50 Gy). Median prescribed dose to the paraaortic lymph nodes was 45 Gy (36-50). Thirty-five patients received cisplatin chemosensitization at a median dose of 40 mg/m(2) (40-51), with a median of 5 cycles (2-6). Thirty-six patients were treated, 3 with positive paraaortic lymph nodes. The median follow-up interval was 32 months. Twenty-four patients (66.7%) had no evidence of disease at last follow-up. Thirteen patients (36.1%) had recurrence. Fifteen patients (41.7%) experienced acute grade 3 toxicity. Increased toxicity in patients warrants careful patient selection.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 05/2009; 201(1):109.e1-6. DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2009.03.022 · 3.97 Impact Factor
Article: Predictors of suboptimal surgical cytoreduction in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer treated with initial chemotherapy.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate predictors of suboptimal surgical cytoreduction (SSC) in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) treated with initial chemotherapy (IC). All women with EOC treated with IC at our hospital between January 1, 1995, and January 1, 2003, were eligible; 128 patients met inclusion criteria and underwent retrospective chart review. Eighty-four patients (66%) had an optimal surgical cytoreduction (OSC), 14 patients (11%) had an SSC, and 30 (23%) patients were treated with chemotherapy only (CO). Patients in the SSC group had more small-bowel mesentery disease on preoperative computed tomography (CT) scan compared to the OSC group (38% SSC vs 6% OSC, P = 0.024). Patients in the SSC group were also more likely to have disease on the liver surface, small-bowel surface, large-bowel mesentery, bladder peritoneum, spleen, and diaphragm that was not reported on preoperative CT but found at surgery. More patients in the SSC group had chemoresistant disease (indicated by stable or progressive disease on CT scan [56% SSC vs 17% OSC, P = 0.05]) and less of a decrease in their CA-125 values (69% SSC vs 93% OSC, P <or= 0.001) than patients in the OSC group. Many women with advanced EOC do not have OSC even if initially treated with IC. We created novel algorithms to identify patients who would likely have an SSC after IC. For those patients highly likely to have an SSC, CO may be offered as a reasonable alternative, decreasing the morbidity of an extensive surgical procedure that may not provide survival benefit.International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 11/2007; 18(4):629-36. DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.01114.x · 1.94 Impact Factor
Article: The future is behind us!American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 09/2007; 197(2):183-5. DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.04.037 · 3.97 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: We evaluated the impact of conization margin status on outcomes of patients diagnosed with cervical adenocarcinoma in situ. A retrospective chart review identified patients at a University hospital from 1988-2006 with adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) on conization. Seventy-four patients were included. Median follow-up was 26 months. Twenty-two of 74 patients (30%) had positive margins, 46 patients (62%) had negative margins, and 6 patients had indeterminate margins. Of patients with positive margins, 55% (12/22) were diagnosed with residual or recurrent disease, including 3 patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma on hysterectomy. Thirteen percent of patients with negative conization margins (6/46) were diagnosed with residual or recurrent disease, including 2 patients diagnosed with adenocarcinoma during follow-up. Cold knife conization resulted in a significantly higher number of negative margins compared to other conization procedures (P = .013). Even with negative conization margins, women still face a risk of residual, recurrent, or invasive disease.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 09/2007; 197(2):195.e1-7; discussion 195.e7-8. DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.04.035 · 3.97 Impact Factor
Article: Initial chemotherapy followed by surgical cytoreduction for the treatment of stage III/IV epithelia ovarian cancer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate differences in morbidity, progression-free interval, and survival in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer treated with initial chemotherapy versus initial surgery. All women with epithelial ovarian cancer who were treated surgically at our hospital between January 1, 1995, and January 1, 2003, were eligible; the cases of 200 patients met the criteria and underwent retrospective chart review. Ninety-eight patients (49%) had initial chemotherapy, and 102 patients (51%) had initial surgery. Patients who received initial chemotherapy were more likely to have stage IV disease (initial chemotherapy, 27%, vs initial surgery, 8%; P = .042) and grade 3 disease (initial chemotherapy, 73%, vs initial surgery, 61%; P = .025). Optimal cytoreduction was achieved more often in patients who received initial chemotherapy (initial chemotherapy, 86%, vs initial surgery, 54%; P < .001). Only optimal cytoreduction (P = .022), and not treatment choice (P = .089), had an impact on median survival. Initial chemotherapy is a reasonable alternative to initial surgery for the treatment of selected patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 09/2006; 195(2):568-74; discussion 574-6. DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.03.075 · 3.97 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Given the demonstrated utility of human papilloma virus DNA triage in the management of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, this study sought to evaluate the potential role of human papilloma virus DNA testing in the evaluation and management of cytological atypical glandular cells. Following institutional review board approval, 28 women presenting with cytological atypical glandular cells underwent repeat thin-prep cytology, Hybrid Capture 2 human papilloma virus DNA testing, colposcopic evaluation, Fisher electrosurgical conization, and endometrial sampling. Human papilloma virus test results in each patient were then correlated with histologic lesions, if present. Sixteen of the 28 study patients had pathologic lesions (11/28 high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, 3/28 low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, 1/28 adenocarcinoma in situ, 1/28 simple endometrial hyperplasia). Human papilloma virus DNA testing was available in 24 of 28 subjects (86%). The sensitivity of human papilloma virus positivity to predict the presence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia was 100% (confidence interval 77% to 100%), specificity 64% (confidence interval 35% to 85%), positive predictive value 76%, and negative predictive value 100%. Women who tested human papilloma virus positive were 12 times more likely to have cervical intraepithelial neoplasia than women who were human papilloma virus negative (Fisher P<.001). Human papilloma virus positivity was not predictive of endometrial pathology; women who were human papilloma virus positive were less likely to have endometrial pathology than were women who were human papilloma virus negative (risk ratio 1.6, 95% confidence interval 0.01-1.7). Atypical glandular cells can represent a variety of lesions. The majority of the lesions will be squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix (50%), with high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion present in 40% of subjects. Human papilloma virus DNA testing is a sensitive test for the presence of squamous intraepithelial lesion, with excellent negative predictive value for the absence of squamous intraepithelial lesion. The results of this study suggest human papilloma virus DNA testing might be an effective screening test in the initial evaluation and management of cytological atypical glandular cells.American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 08/2005; 193(2):559-65; discussion 565-7. DOI:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.03.044 · 3.97 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The association of intraoperative neurologic injuries with gynecologic surgical procedures is well established. The sequelae of such injuries are usually transient and resolve with minimal intervention, although long-term disability can and does occasionally occur. The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanisms by which these injuries occur in order to reduce the risk of their occurrence. A MEDLINE search was performed cross-referencing the index terms "neurological injury" and "gynecological surgery," from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 2002. This article, based on the data and results (Level I-III) obtained from the MEDLINE search, examined the most common neurologic injuries that occur in association with abdominal and vaginal surgical procedures routinely performed by gynecologists. Neurologic injuries after pelvic surgery all generally share a common etiology, specifically injury to one or more components of the lumbosacral nerve plexus. Three major factors that predispose to neurologic injury at the time of gynecological surgery are 1) the improper placement or positioning of self-retaining or fixed retractors, particularly those with deep lateral retractor blades; 2) improper positioning of patients in lithotomy position preoperatively; and 3) radical surgical dissection resulting in autonomic nerve disruption. Level I data strongly implicate the improper placement of self-retaining or fixed retractors as the most common cause of femoral nerve injury arising in association with abdominal surgical procedures. A thorough understanding of the anatomy of the lumbosacral nerve plexus and the mechanisms by which operative injuries to this plexus occur will enable the gynecologic surgeon to reduce the subsequent risk of their occurrence in his or her own surgical practice.Obstetrics and Gynecology 03/2004; 103(2):374-82. DOI:10.1097/01.AOG.0000110542.53489.c6 · 4.37 Impact Factor
Article: Endocervical curettage. Does it contribute to the management of patients with abnormal cervical cytology?[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To conduct a prospective analysis of whether endocervical curettage contributes to the management of patients with abnormal cervical cytology. Three hundred four consecutive patients being evaluated for abnormal squamous cervical cytology at the University of Virginia underwent routine endocervical curettage at the time of diagnostic colposcopy. Among the 304 patients evaluated colposcopically, the information provided by endocervical curettage changed treatment planning in only 13, or 4.27%. In none of these 13 patients would the omission of endocervical curettage at the time of diagnostic colposcopy have resulted in overlooking an occult invasive or microinvasive carcinoma. This prospective analysis did not find the information provided by the routine application of endocervical curettage at the time of diagnostic colposcopy to be helpful in the subsequent treatment planning of patients undergoing evaluation for cervical intraepithelial disease.The Journal of reproductive medicine 02/2004; 49(1):1-7. · 0.58 Impact Factor
Article: Leiomyosarcoma of the cervix[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Epithelioid leiomyosarcoma arising from the uterine cervix is extremely rare, with only three cases reported in the world literature. We present the case report of a 14-cm epithelioid leiomyosarcoma arising from the uterine cervix. A 47-year-old female presented with a 1-year history of worsening menorrhagia and was found to have a large pelvic mass extending into and filling the upper vagina. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, revealing a 14 x 10 x 9 cm cervical epithelioid leiomyosarcoma. Although exceedingly rare, leiomyosarcoma is able to arise primarily from the uterine cervix. Given its extreme rarity, management of cervical LMS must be extrapolated from the currently accepted management for uterine LMS.Gynecologic Oncology 01/2004; 91(3):636-42. DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2003.08.037 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Article: Phase II trial of alternating courses of megestrol acetate and tamoxifen in advanced endometrial carcinoma: a Gynecologic Oncology Group study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To estimate the objective response rate and toxicity associated with alternating megestrol acetate (MA) and tamoxifen citrate (T) in women with endometrial carcinoma. Consenting patients with measurable recurrent or advanced endometrial carcinoma were eligible if they had not received prior cytotoxic or hormonal treatment. MA 80 mg BID x 3 weeks alternating with T 20 mg BID x 3 weeks orally was given. Of 61 patients entered, 56 eligible patients were evaluable for toxicity and response. Fifteen patients responded (12 complete, 3 partial) for an overall response rate of 27% (90% Confidence Interval: 17-38%). In 8 of 15 (53%) responders, response duration exceeded 20 months. The response rate was 38% in patients with histologic grade 1 tumors (n = 16), 24% in those with grade 2 disease (n = 17), and 22% among patients with grade 3 disease (n = 23). Women less than or equal to 60 years (n = 16) appear to have a better response rate than those >60 years (n = 40), 44% versus 20%. The response rate in patients with extra pelvic disease (n = 42) was 31% as compared to 14% in those with strictly pelvic and/or vaginal disease (n = 14). The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 2.7 months and median overall survival was 14.0 months. Two patients experienced a grade 4 thromboembolic event. Additional toxicities included one of each grade 3 gastrointestinal, grade 3 neurologic, and grade 3 genitourinary. A regimen of alternating megestrol acetate and tamoxifen is active in treating endometrial cancer and may result in a prolonged complete response (CR) in some patients.Gynecologic Oncology 01/2004; 92(1):10-4. DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2003.11.008 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Article: Randomized phase III trial of standard timed doxorubicin plus cisplatin versus circadian timed doxorubicin plus cisplatin in stage III and IV or recurrent endometrial carcinoma: A Gynecologic Oncology Group Study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To determine if circadian timed (CT) chemotherapy results in improved response, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and lower toxicity, when compared with standard timed (ST) chemotherapy. Materials and Eligibility criteria were stage III, IV, or recurrent endometrial cancer with poor potential for cure by radiation therapy or surgery; measurable disease; and no prior chemotherapy. Therapy was randomized to schedules of ST doxorubicin 60 mg/m2 plus cisplatin 60 mg/m2, or CT doxorubicin 60 mg/m2 at 6:00 am plus cisplatin 60 mg/m2 at 6:00 pm. Cycles were repeated every 3 weeks to a maximum of eight cycles. The ST arm included 169 patients, and the CT arm included 173 patients. The objective response rate (complete responses plus partial responses) was 46% in the ST group compared with 49% in the CT group (P =.26, one tail). Median PFS and OS were 6.5 and 11.2 months, respectively, in the ST group; and 5.9 and 13.2 months, respectively, in the CT group (PFS: P =.31; OS: P =.21, one tail). Median total doses were 209 mg/m2 doxorubicin and 349 mg/m2 cisplatin in the ST group, versus 246 mg/m2 doxorubicin and 354 mg/m2 cisplatin in the CT group. Grade 3 or 4 leukopenia occurred in 73% of patients in the ST arm and in 63% of patients in the CT arm. There were eight treatment-related deaths. In this trial, no significant benefit in terms of response rate, PFS or OS, or toxicity profile was observed with CT doxorubicin plus cisplatin in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma.Journal of Clinical Oncology 11/2003; 21(20):3808-13. DOI:10.1200/JCO.2003.10.083 · 17.88 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The reported incidence of uterine perforation by tandems at the time of vaginal brachytherapy for management of cervical cancer ranges from 1.75% to 10% per application. The potential ramifications of afterloading a tandem that is outside the uterine cavity within the pelvis are sufficiently severe, in terms of bowel injury, that a reliable means of determining tandem positioning at the time of placement is essential. We examined a representative patient that underwent tandem placement for Federation Internationale of Gynecologic Oncologist (FIGO) stage Ib1 cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCCA). The information provided by conventional radiographic assessment and clinical impression was not helpful in ultimately determining tandem placement. Direct endoscopic visualization provided accurate and irrefutable evidence of tandem location and positioning prior to leaving the operating room. A variety of techniques have been described to assist in accurate placement of the uterine tandem prior to afterloading, when utilizing definitive chemoradiation in the management of cervical carcinoma. These include postoperative plain films or computerized tomography, versus intraoperative transabdominal or transrectal ultrasound guidance at the time of placement. Postoperative techniques that confirm perforation necessitate a second visit to the operating room, a second general anesthetic, as well as a treatment delay that may impact negatively upon central control rates in the long term. Intraoperative techniques have their limitations as well, particularly in the obese patient. With difficult or questionable insertions, direct endoscopic evaluation at the time of tandem insertion is the only means of knowing definitively the location of the tandem prior to leaving the operating room.Gynecologic Oncology 08/2003; 90(1):113-22. DOI:10.1016/S0090-8258(03)00230-0 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Article: Evaluation of paclitaxel in previously treated leiomyosarcoma of the uterus: a gynecologic oncology group study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this phase II trial was to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous paclitaxel in patients with recurrent or advanced leiomyosarcoma of the uterus. To be eligible, patients with recurrent or persistent leiomyosarcoma of the uterus were to have measurable disease not previously treated with paclitaxel and adequate hematologic (WBC >or=3000/microl, platelet count >or=100000/microl), renal (serum creatinine <or=2.0 mg%), and hepatic (bilirubin <or= 1.5 x institutional normal) functions. Paclitaxel was given at a dose of 175 mg/m(2) (135 mg/m(2) for patients with prior radiotherapy) intravenously over 3 h every 3 weeks. Fifty-three patients were entered on this study; 48 were evaluable for toxicity and response. Fifteen had prior irradiation and 39 had prior chemotherapy. A median of 2 (range: 1-12) courses was given. Grade 4 neutropenia occurred in 3 (6.3%) patients. No grade 4 thrombocytopenia was reported and no deaths were attributable to therapy. Four (8.4%) patients had a complete or partial response and 22.9% had stable disease. Although toxicity was minimal, this regimen demonstrated modest activity in patients with previously treated advanced or recurrent leiomyosarcoma of the uterus.Gynecologic Oncology 04/2003; 89(1):48-51. DOI:10.1016/S0090-8258(02)00136-1 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Article: Effects of adjunctive Swedish massage and vibration therapy on short-term postoperative outcomes: a randomized, controlled trial.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To examine the effects of adjunctive postoperative massage and vibration therapy on short-term postsurgical pain, negative affect, and physiologic stress reactivity. Prospective, randomized controlled trial. The treatment groups were: (1) usual postoperative care (UC); (2) UC plus massage therapy; or (3) UC plus vibration therapy. The University of Virginia Hospital Surgical Units, Gynecology-Oncology Clinic, and General Clinical Research Center. One hundred and five (N = 105) women who underwent an abdominal laparotomy for removal of suspected cancerous lesions. All patients received UC with analgesic medication. Additionally, the massage group received standardized 45-minute sessions of gentle Swedish massage on the 3 consecutive evenings after surgery and the vibration group received 20-minute sessions of inaudible vibration therapy (physiotones) on the 3 consecutive evenings after surgery, as well as additional sessions as desired. Sensory pain, affective pain, anxiety, distress, analgesic use, systolic blood pressure, 24-hour urine free cortisol, number of postoperative complications, and days of hospitalization. On the day of surgery, massage was more effective than UC for affective (p = 0.0244) and sensory pain (p = 0.0428), and better than vibration for affective pain (p = 0.0015). On postoperative day 2, massage was more effective than UC for distress (p = 0.0085), and better than vibration for sensory pain (p = 0.0085). Vibration was also more effective than UC for sensory pain (p = 0.0090) and distress (p = .0090). However, after controlling for multiple comparisons and multiple outcomes, no significant differences were found. Gentle Swedish massage applied postoperatively may have minor effects on short-term sensory pain, affective pain, and distress among women undergoing an abdominal laparotomy for removal of suspected malignant tissues.The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 03/2003; 9(1):77-89. DOI:10.1089/107555303321222964 · 1.52 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To review the results of a policy decision to offer selected women with cervical high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) loop electrosurgical excision (LEEP) at the time of their initial colposcopic evaluation. Sixty-one patients with newly diagnosed cytologic cervical HSIL were evaluated for inclusion in a "see-and-treat" protocol. Fifty of these patients met inclusion criteria and underwent immediate loop excision of the cervical transformation zone at their initial colposcopic visit. Forty-eight of 50 patients that underwent see-and-treat management at their initial colposcopic evaluation had histologic evidence of cervical dysplasia/neoplasia. The positive predictive value of diagnostic colposcopy in this setting was 96%, with a 95% confidence interval (88-99%). Two patients had no pathologic abnormality, for an overtreatment incidence of 4%. The selected use of see-and-treat management of cytologic cervical HSIL is feasible, highly predictive and associated with an extremely low incidence of overtreatment. Such management has the potential to increase patient satisfaction and compliance while drastically reducing health care dollars currently directed toward the management of HSIL. Strong consideration should be given to accepting see-and-treat management as a viable alternative in the care of patients with documented cervical cytologic HSIL.The Journal of reproductive medicine 08/2002; 47(7):569-74. · 0.58 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: This review focuses on current directions in the staging and treatment of melanoma of the vulva. All women treated for invasive melanoma of the vulva at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center from 1980 through 2000 were identified through a retrospective review of the records of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Their treatments and outcomes were then analyzed and presented. Over the 20-year study period, 14 cases of melanoma of the vulva were identified. Of the 14 patients treated with curative intent, 6 developed recurrences following the completion of primary therapy, and all are dead from their disease. The mean duration from completion of therapy to recurrence was 7.5 months; the mean survival following recurrence was 17 months. One-centimeter skin margins appear adequate for vulvar melanomas <1 mm thick, and 2-cm margins appear adequate for intermediate-thickness melanomas (1-4 mm). In all cases it is necessary to include at least a 1-cm-deep margin extending through the subcutaneous fat to the muscular fascia below. Elective node dissection seems to offer no additional advantage in superficial lesions <0.76 mm thick, and its role in deeper lesions is still uncertain.Gynecologic Oncology 12/2001; 83(3):457-65. DOI:10.1006/gyno.2001.6337 · 3.69 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: In 1872, Hartung was the first to describe the case of a fully formed mammary gland arising in the left labium majora of a 30-year-old woman. Since Hartung's initial report, 38 additional cases of ectopic vulvar breast tissue have been described. This case report describes the rare occurrence of primary mammary adenocarcinoma arising within the vulva. A 64-year-old G4P4 white female presented with a 4-year history of a 2 x 1 cm firm, indurated, raised lesion of the left lateral mons. A wide local excision with ipsilateral inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy was performed. Given histological findings characteristic of both invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma, in conjunction with the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors within the tumor, a diagnosis of infiltrating adenocarcinoma arising within ectopic breast tissue was made. Thirty-nine reported cases of ectopic breast tissue arising within the vulva have been reported in the world literature. Though the diagnosis of primary breast carcinoma arising within the vulva is based primarily upon histologic pattern, estrogen and progesterone receptor positivity provide supporting evidence. Given the rarity of this condition, guidelines for therapy are unavailable; we therefore suggest looking to the current management of breast cancer in order to establish a sensible approach.Gynecologic Oncology 05/1999; 73(1):155-9. DOI:10.1006/gyno.1998.5269 · 3.69 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Anecdotal reports and retrospective case reviews suggest improved locoregional control, and possibly overall survival, with radical surgical extirpation as the primary management of vaginal melanoma. This study seeks to reevaluate, through case presentation and literature review, the usefulness of radical pelvic surgical procedures in the management of vaginal melanoma. Seven cases of primary vaginal melanoma were seen at the University of Virginia Hospital from 1966 to 1996; each was compared in terms of primary management, disease-free interval, sites of relapse, and overall survival. All patients who died of their disease relapsed locally prior to their death, with the exception of two patients who underwent wide local excision (WLE) followed by postoperative high-dose fractionation teletherapy. The use of WLE followed by high-dose fractionation teletherapy in the primary management of vaginal melanoma appears to provide excellent locoregional control, without the attendant morbidity and physical disfigurement associated with more radical surgical resection. The results reported here, as well as other published reports, suggest that locoregional control may be obtained with even large melanomas with radiotherapy when administered in high individual fractions (greater than 400 cGy/fx). This type of response is consistent with the higher response rate seen with cutaneous melanomas when large individual fractions are compared to conventional fractionation. Because of the extremely poor survival with vaginal melanoma regardless of primary therapy, novel therapeutic strategies, including further investigation into the use of high-dose fractionation irradiation, are urgently needed.Gynecologic Oncology 01/1999; 71(3):476-80. DOI:10.1006/gyno.1998.5188 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Article: Endometrial stromal sarcoma of the vulva arising in extraovarian endometriosis: a case report and literature review.[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Extraovarian malignant transformation of endometriosis is a rare event; 52 cases have been reported. We describe the first published account in the world literature of an endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) arising in the vulva from a focus of endometriosis. A 34-year-old G4 P3 morbidly obese white female was seen with a 1-year history of a palpable lesion arising within the superior aspect of the left labium majus. Radical left hemivulvectomy with clitorectomy was performed. The histopathologic findings were consistent with ESS arising from endometriosis associated with the extrapelvic portion of the round ligament within the canal of Nuck. Twenty months later metatastatic ESS developed in the upper lobe of the right lung and the patient underwent wedge resection. Nine months later she developed a recurrent pulmonary nodule at the site of the previous wedge resection and underwent successful right pulmonary lobectomy. The patient was last seen in October 1995 and had no evidence of disease at that time. Since approximately 0.7-1.0% of patients with endometriosis have lesions that will ultimately undergo malignant transformation, consideration should be given to bilateral oophorectomy at the time of abdominal surgery in patients with significant endometriosis.Gynecologic Oncology 12/1998; 71(2):313-6. DOI:10.1006/gyno.1998.5142 · 3.69 Impact Factor
Obstetrics and Gynecology 11/1998; 92(4 Pt 2):709. DOI:10.1016/S0029-7844(98)00227-0 · 4.37 Impact Factor
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text: The The Circle, Part 4 wiki last edited by Thor_Ul on 08/25/14 12:20AM View full history Midnighter continues his fight with the super powered lieutenant, impressing him with his skill and speed. He explains his ability to predict battles to his enemy before defeating him, then walks into the street and sees Kaizen Gamorra's headquarters.Half the world away, The Authority begins battle against The Children of Gamorra. Most of them anyway. The Doctor retreats into his own mind and questions his abilities to be of any help. His conversation with the previous Doctor reveals that he was actually just a junkie before he received his powers. The Doctor tells him that he has all the knowledge of his predecessors and that he'll find a way to deal with the problem. Jeroen snaps back to reality and releases a burst of energy that turns all the Children in front of him (about half of the total attack force) into shards of black glass. Jenny Sparks isn't very pleased with this since the shards are still flying at her. When the shards hit the ground though, they all turn into trees. After his stunt, Jeroen passes out and Jenny Doors him back to the Carrier.High above the city, Apollo battles some of the Children and asks for some backup since he's so outnumbered. The Engineer is close by but she doesn't help because she isn't sure she's ready. In her words, she's "not a soldier." From somewhere unseen, Jack Hawksmoor tries to encourage Angie. While that's going on, Swift tries to help Apollo but finds herself outnumbered too. While The Engineer was busy doubting herself, a swarm of Children had seen her and were coming to attack. Using the nanomachines in her suit, The Engineer creates a web of sub-atomic knives and cuts them all to nothingness before going to help Apollo and Swift.Meanwhile, in Gamorra Tower, Midnighter has gotten into the bowels of the building and found the cloning area where Kaizen Gamorra is making all his children. Using Angie's radiotelepathy bug, he calls in to Jenny and tells her what's going on. Suddenly, Kaizen Gamorra himself appears and repeats the words Midnighter had just telepathically communicated. Not ready to face Gamorra, especially after seeing that he has more powers that anticipated, Midnighter Doors back to The Carrier where he finds The Doctor just waking up. With no time to talk, Midnighter tries to get the Carrier moving when Jenny calls him to ask what's going on. He says that Gamorra has a bioreactor two miles long and a teleport system, and he can't break either of them. Then he says that his skill is in breaking things until they don't work anymore, and since he can't break them with his own power, he's going to use The Carrier. And he does. The bottom tip of The Carrier smashes through the force field around Gamorra Island and completely destroys most of it, including the building Kaizen Gamorra is standing in.The battle is over in L.A. and The Authority won. Jenny says they're on their way to making the world a better place.


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1.Tiny hut hanging on the trees for 1-2 people
The hut is at 3m of altitude and you have to cross a hanging bridge to come inside!
Bed size 1,10m wide. Excellent views over SNevada . Please read more about us in Details, interaction with guest
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
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Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
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Breakfast is provided.
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NIce house in the middle of the Natural Park of Sierra de HUétor.
1.Tiny hut hanging on the trees for 1-2 people
The hut is at 3m of altitude and you have to cross a hanging bridge to come inside!
. Bed size 1,10m wide. Excellent views over Sierra Nevada mountains and over the swimmingpool!
Two trees inside the cute hut!
Birds watching at you from the branches
Sharing toilets outside.
Outdoor kitchen and barbacue
(email hidden) chemical products.
Sunny weather all the year.
Temperature 18-30 celsius degrees in summer.
Spectacular view over Sierra Nevada from all over.
Guest Access
Other constructions in the land:
2. Sioux tipi for 2 people. bed size 1,50m wide or 3 singles beds for 3 people.
3. Treehut for 3, 5m high. Terrace. Views to S.Nevada
4. Excellent treehouse for 2-4 people. 2 beds size 1,50. fireplace. living room. Compost toilet. Terrace in between the trees and 2m from the floor, so you'll be inside the trees!
Interaction with Guests
We are an Association through which we provide courses on the environment, natural life, permaculture, landart, yoga, Thai massage, dance, essential oils, bio-construction and anything that has to do with self-sustainability.
During your stay you will become our associates and you will have the practical experience of learning how we live in the countryside, the day to day, the vegetable gardens, composting, animal care, we will explain how we construct the tree-houses and we will solve any of your doubts to do with these subjects, from our own experience.
The Association thanks you in advance for your support through your visit and your contribution to this learning project and self-sustainability in the rural environment.
The Neighborhood
Bicicles for rent, possibility usb internet
2 restaurants nearby.
No shops, no banks. At 15km next in HUetor Santillan.
All kind of outdoor activities.
Lot of places to visit: arab baths, waterfalls, cave villages, wineries, mines, Granada, La Alhambra, Sierra Nevada National Park, Ski resort....
Getting around
No public transport. Please contact us if you need a transfer from Granada.
Other Things to Note
We can give you a very faithful information about the activities and sourrandings.
No smoking inside the huts. Allowed outside but taking care of Nature, please. We want you to have a good time and we will do our best.
Pasé un alargado fin de semana en la cabaña, y pienso que no podría existir mejor manera de celebrar el Día de Andalucía. No fue difícil acostumbrarme a la cabaña preciosa, porque por la pequeña que es, es el doble de acogedora. La creatividad y el ingenio de Rosa y Sylvain es inspirador y me fui con ganas de regresar. Más que una cabaña recibes aquí una experiencia, completo con vistas impresionantes, caminos tranquilos, y la calidez de Rosa, Sylvain, y su perro maravilloso Urco.
Un fin de semana increíble en un sitio mágico. Todo muy limpio y muy cuidado. El trato de los anfitriones es inmejorable. Sin duda repetiremos y lo recomendaremos.
Muy buen trato por parte de los anfitriones, todo lo que nos hacia falta no dudaban en proporcionarnoslo, muy amables y serviciales.
Staying at the treehouse in Sierra de Huetor was an incredible experience that I suggest everyone to do once in a lifetime. We lived in an oasi of peace, connected with nature, which I really needed. In addition to this, Rosa snd Sylvian are incredible hosts, being very available to us and preparing a delicious and very rich breakfast. Thank you again, I hope I'll be able to come again!
Maravillosa cabaña, ubicacion privilegiada y trato encantador por parte de Rosa. Repetiria sin dudarlo.
Staying at the treehouse was a wonderful experience that I will recommend to all my friends! Rosa and Sylvain were great hosts and the treehouse was magical. Peace, quiet, relaxation and a slower pace of life were all provided as well as hot water for showers, a well equiped kitchen, flushing toilets,etc.
After the first few hours, I didn't even miss the lack of wifi as you can get into your own (more nature based) rythme.
I came in January, and although a little colder in the mornings abd evening, inside the treehouse was cozy with oil heater and three blankets.
You will enjoy this get away with amazing views!
Buscaba una sorpresa romántica y la verdad es que la encontré. La casa del árbol aunque algo pequeña era preciosa y muy muy acogedora. Rosa un encanto, nos recomendó a mi pareja y a mi una ruta para conocer el parque que nos maravilló. Todo perfecto. Con ganas de repetir y de descubrir las otras cabañas.
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Amante de la naturaleza, de los viajes largos y sin ser turista, amiga de los nativos de los lugares, me gusta la gente responsable y divertida, todos los deportes de riesgo y otros..., lecturas y peliculas con buen contenido( No tengo TV ), me encanta el Arte, la Interacción y la Improvisación.


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Mastercraft Furniture is expanding into a larger space in Stayton, giving the company more room to produce furniture for IKEA and other clients.
The wholesale furniture manufacturer produces upholstered living-room goods primarily for IKEA, the Swedish home-furniture firm with warehouse stores throughout the United States. IKEA is responsible for much of the company's recent growth.
The former Philips building gave the company the additional room it needed to accommodate its growth. Mastercraft's Wilsonville operation had about 44,000 square feet. The building in Stayton has about 200,000 square feet.
Read more at The Stayton Mail.
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