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Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor
-- Apply filters, effects, colors, enhancements, adjustments or edit your photos any way, anywhere you want selectively in specific areas with the swipe of a finger. Dont need to change the full photo anymore
-- Support for iOS 8, iOS 8 Extensions: Add Paint FX Filters to Photos app and edit directly from there.
-- Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus
-- Featured as "App Store Essentials (for) Camera & Photography", overall "New and Noteworthy" app and "Staff Favorite" -
-- Paint FX Community to be inspired with and inspire. --
-- Compete in Challenges and share your creations for Top Ranks --
-- Several Apps in one: Colorizer, Color Splash, Image Blender, HDR, Sketch, Cartoonizer... and many more with custom options, layering giving you infinite options. One stop photo editing, like photoshop in your hands --
--- Tag with #paintfx on Instagram ---
With Paint FX you have a possibility to let your photos express your emotions and tell your own story. Choose from ton of effects and filters and apply them at any part of the image with a simple touch of your finger. Indulge your creativity and share it with the world!
Paint FX is the first app ever that gives you the ability to decide whether you want to adjust your whole picture, or just a certain part of it. And don't just stop at one effect - Paint FX also allows you to apply multiple effects on top of each other. Whether you are looking to add just a little bit of flair or completely re-imagine what's possible with your photos, Paint FX is for you.
Loads of filters and effects, including Sketch, Hue, Cartoonize, and Threshold to easily turn your photos into professional looking pieces.
Customize each effect and apply as many effects as you want on the one picture. Control Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation with pinpoint accuracy.
Fully customizable brush and powerful zoom to work with details. Give your photos a catchy look by converting them in white and black and highlighting the particular parts in color.
Apply effects to the whole image or just to the chosen part of it.
Undo any number of accidental brush strokes or completely erase backgrounds for a brilliant studio-style portrait photo.
Share your images on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or send via email or submit to Paint FX Community from within the app. Inspire and Be Inspired.
Participate in Photo Challenges. Score Points & Compete for Top Honors.
Create amazing photos with a few taps. Have fun, by giving yourself a tan or changing the color of your hair and clothes. No special knowledge required.
-iPAD SUPPORT-
High-resolution photos support. Work in landscape or portrait orientation.
Give your photos a splash with just a few taps!
- Watch a video demo at: bit.ly/paintfx-demo-
-- What users are saying--
- "Color Splash on Steroids"
- "I've tried SOOO many different photo effects apps - this one is just awesome, really leaves the other apps in the dust! .... This is DEFINITELY my new favorite app" by Carlos Laurel
- "I've downloaded 100's of apps on my iPhone and iPad and I've never felt compelled to write a review until now. This app is outstanding. By far the most user friendly and fun app of this kind out there" by Amy Christopher
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What's New
Version 6.21 (Apr 04, 2015)
- Blend function fixes
- Some UI enhancements
Version 6.2 (Mar 16, 2015)
- Native support for iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 resolutions
- Better User Profiles ( include Instagram and Twitter profiles )
- Web based Portfolio for easy sharing outside the app
- Faster loading performance improvements
Version 6.1 (Jan 03, 2015)
Bug fixes for submission to community and challenges
Some layout issues on iOS 8 with orientation and login screen addressed
Version 6.0 (Dec 09, 2014)
- Support iOS 8 and iOS 8 Photo Extensions: Add Paint FX Filters to Photos app and edit directly from there.
- Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus
- Get real rewards for crossing levels
- New enhancements and performance updates
- Bug fixes
Version 5.1 (Jun 10, 2014)
Lots of new updates:
- Lots of new Glitter and Shape painting tools.
- Get rewarded for reaching points milestones
- Big performance and usability enhancements
- Ability to delete previously uploaded photos
- Submit to past challenges
- Now you can preview your effects before applying them
- Share your photos on Twitter, Facebook, or send a link to friends outside of social networks.
- Crash fixes
Version 5.0.2 (Jan 18, 2014)
Some crash fixes, memory optimizations and bug fixes.
Faster user profile loading
Version 5.0.1 (Jan 11, 2014)
- Leaderboard now displays top images as well
- Much Faster Community and Challenge Views
- Much Faster Ratings
- New Deep Colorize effect
- Crash Fixes.
- Support for editing in Landscape mode on iPad
Version 5.0 (Dec 20, 2013)
Paint FX Gamifies Photo Editing
- Complete new user interface for iOS 7 with improved workflows and enhancements
- Participate in Photo Challenges,
- Score Points & Compete for Top Honors
- Share your creations with Paint FX Community, Inspire and Be Inspired.
- Mark effects as Favorites and find them easily
Version 4.1.1 (Jun 09, 2013)
- Low Memory and HDR crash fixed.
- 3 new video tutorials in Help
- View #paintfx photos on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook
Version 4.1 (Jan 29, 2013)
- Web Search features have extensive advanced settings around usage rights, image colors, size and type of images
- Memory crash issues on blend and web search effects
Huge 4.0 update
Multiple new custom effects, new easier to use effects UI
★ New Image Blender effect allows any number of photos from multiple sources ( Facebook, web, Flickr) to be merged
with 27 blending modes -- a premium app in itself.
★ New Custom Grunge Mode to apply grunge textures from the web.
★ New Custom Texture Modes to apply textures from the web.
★ New Borders with custom colors, including picking up a color from the photo.
★ 2 Advanced HDR modes with high end customizations to give the exact HDR look that you may need. This level of control is more than any you can see in any other tools.
★ Effects are now categorized and can be collapsed for better navigation. Hide the effects you dont use so you see only the ones you want.
Version 4.0 (Dec 19, 2012)
Multiple new custom effects, new easier to use effects UI
★ New Image Blender effect allows any number of photos from multiple sources ( Facebook, web, Flickr) to be merged
with 27 blending modes -- a premium app in itself.
★ New Custom Grunge Mode to apply grunge textures from the web.
★ New Custom Texture Modes to apply textures from the web.
★ New Borders with custom colors, including picking up a color from the photo.
★ 2 Advanced HDR modes with high end customizations to give the exact HDR look that you may need. This level of control is more than any you can see in any other tools.
★ Effects are now categorized and can be collapsed for better navigation. Hide the effects you dont use so you see only the ones you want.
Version 3.2 (Oct 17, 2012)
Support for iPhone 5 and iOS 6.0
New feature to Crop and Flip imported images before editing.
Version 3.1 (Jun 01, 2012)
Thanks for using Paint FX. This version adds the HDR effect into the list of effects in the app, with 3 types of HDR with different levels of controls to give the perfect HDR look to your photos.
- 3 New HDR Effects
- Cracked tile and paint looks
- More Grunge options
- Hand made paper effect.
Version 3.0 (Apr 07, 2012)
Paint FX has been enhanced for the new iPad Retina display! Here's a list of what we have added in this update:
o Full Resolution support on the new iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S
o Enhanced for the new iPad's Retina Display
o 5 New Effects
-- "Brick" effect --- turn any background into a brick wall
-- Old Paper looks --
-- Grunge and Vintage effects --
o Bug Fixes
o Create Postcards of your creations
o Share your creations on Flickr, Twitter, Instagram
o View what users are creating with Paint FX on Twitter and Instagram.
Version 2.1 (Feb 04, 2012)
- Higher resolution option now available on iPad 2
- Low memory issues on older devices
- iPad landscape orientation fix
Version 2.0 (Feb 02, 2012)
- Universal Version: First iPad version
- More than 50 new FX added
- Preview for the fx on the subject photo
- Fill FX mode.. apply FX instantly to the full photo.
- Performance improvements.
Version 1.2 (Aug 11, 2011)
- High Resolution (4MP) Image editing
- iPad issues fixed
- 8x performance boost on processing of most effects
Version 1.1 (Jul 05, 2011)
- Higher resolution support ( 1024 X 768 )
- Bug fixes for 2G, 3G users
- Still some known bugs on the iPad. iPad native version is still in the works and is coming soon.


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Recipe by Barrett
"The best chicken salad you may ever eat. Serve with crackers or on bread for a sandwich."
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6 ounces
chopped snow peas
1 pound
boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1/4 cup
diced red onion
1/2 (4 ounce) can
sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon
grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon
grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon
1 pinch
white pepper
I didn't have vanilla yogurt nor a lime, so I substituted lime yogurt instead and it was delicious.
Was Ok. One would think with the snappy ingredients that the flavor would be more bold. Might need more ginger/lime, etc.
11 Ratings
This was pretty good and a nice variation from traditional chicken salad. I did use only a 1/4 cup of yogurt and then added a 1/2 cup of Miracle Whip. The chicken was herb-roasted from the night before and this added a wonderful flavor. I would definitely make this again. I served it in lettuce wraps.
Mixed reviews at our house: I would recommend using very high-quality yogurt, as it is a predominant flavour. The combination and volume of yogurt and mayonnaise can be a bit much for some people, but the snow peas and chicken go well together.
Very Good! I used the dressing from another salad in Allrecipes, Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad. It is a sweet and sour type dressing. I will definitely fix this again.
Wow, this probably IS the best chicken salad I've ever had! I used green onion instead, and I used lime juice instead of the zest. I suggest adding a bit more lime if you like; I did and it turned out really nice!
Served to friends for lunch on lettuce along with Panzanella (tomato) Salad from allrecipes.com Big hit. Easy and nutritious.
This was a hit at my house. We added radishes instead of water chestnuts due to them not being available in my area. I used plain yogurt instead of vanilla. The falavours were delicate and fresh. I ended up doubling the ginger and lime zest but it was delicious as written. Just great! Thank you Barrett for your recipe, we will be using it often.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Chicken and Snow Pea Salad
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 305
Calories from Fat: 184
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Golf: Kuchar downs Mahan to win WGC Match Play crown
Published on Feb 25, 2013 5:29 PM
MARANA, Arizona (AFP) - Matt Kuchar denied Hunter Mahan a World Golf Championships Match Play Championship title repeat, triumphing over his fellow American 2 and 1 in Sunday's final at Dove Mountain.
Kuchar, eliminated by Mahan in the quarter-finals of the elite 64-man event last year, avenged that defeat as he prevented Mahan from joining Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners of the title.
Kuchar never trailed in the championship match, and in fact trailed for just three holes the entire week.
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The CRA says it will not impose penalties on certain T5013 partnership information returns because of incomplete adjusted cost base (ACB) and at-risk amount (ARA) information required to be reported on Schedule 50, according to new information posted on its website. The CRA says that it wants to assure partnerships and tax preparers that penalties for incomplete partnership returns are not intended to be applied on T5013 returns filed for 2011 or 2012 fiscal periods to the extent that they have been completed "to the best knowledge and abilities of the partnerships and preparers by the filing deadline".
The new partner ACB and ARA reporting requirement in the new T5013 returns were announced with short notice, which caught many partnerships off guard.
A new page on the CRA website, "Clarifications and Modifications on the Partnership Information Return (T5013)", provides guidance on the following topics:
BackgroundAt a recent meeting with taxpayers and other stakeholders (including KPMG), the CRA verbally announced that it would extend its administrative position regarding the transition to the new filing requirements for all partnerships with information returns due in 2012 (as opposed to extending the administrative position for all 2012 fiscal periods which it has now agreed to do). This administrative position was originally announced only for partnerships' 2011 fiscal period.
ACB reporting - Schedule 50The CRA states on its site that, to ease concerns about providing updated ACB and ARA information, it will accept T5013 returns filed by the due date if they include the 2009 revision (used for the tax year 2010) or the 2011 version (used for tax year 2011) of Schedule 50 with complete information on partner identification and the annual transactions between partners and the partnerships. Further, the CRA will not impose penalties on T5013 returns for 2011 or 2012 fiscal periods as a result of incomplete ACB and ARA information on Schedule 50.
Due dates and penaltiesThe CRA advises that it has modified portions of the T5013 Guide discussing due dates and penalties. For example, the CRA notes that the due date for filing a T5013 return depends on the type of partners, including end members of a partnership. As a result, the T5013 now asks whether the partner members, including "end members", are individuals (includes individuals, trusts, and professional corporations), corporations, or a mix of individuals and corporations. End members are defined in the T5013 guide as "the last individual (including a trust) or corporation that receives the final allocation from a partnership after the income has been allocated through all the various levels of the tiered partnerships".
Meaning of "nominee or agent"Every person who holds an interest in a partnership as a nominee or agent for another person has to complete and file a separate return for each composite T5103 information slip received from each partnership in which an interest is held for another person.
The CRA notes that "nominee" and "agent" are not defined in the Income Tax Act or the Regulations. For the purposes of filing the T5013 return, the CRA says that the nominee or agent has to hold an interest in the partnership for another person and, for these filing purposes only, cannot use the usual "authorized representative" designation.
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Catawba County Sheriff's Office Capt. Joel Fish said a citizen's tip led deputies to the home.
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The president visited western North Carolina on Wednesday to speak at a Daimler truck plant in Mount Holly.
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- Angry Birds On Thin Ice Game from Mattel
- Part of the Angry Birds brand
- We recommend this product for ages 5 and up
What It Is
What It Is
There's a new way to play Angry Birds. As a follow-up to its popular Angry Birds Knock on Wood game, Mattel is adding a new game called Angry Birds On Thin Ice. Much like Knock on Wood, On Thin Ice is a skill-and-action game that has players building structures, launching birds, and trying to destroy the structures. On Thin Ice has several new features, including breakable ice block building pieces, three pigs, and two helmets for the pigs. There is also an "exploding" TNT box. When it falls, it pops open to simulate an explosion like the ones that happen in the app game. In fact, all of these elements will be familiar to fans of the app who have gotten through several levels of Angry Birds. The board game also comes with a slingshot-style catapult launcher, a red bird, a yellow bird, 12 structure pieces, 40 mission cards, and 16 points cards.
One player draws a mission card and builds the structure shown on the card. Another player loads the required Angry Birds onto the launcher and catapults them to knock down structures and pigs and earn points. (You get extra points for pig's helmets.) The first player to 1,000 points wins.
The mission cards have four levels of difficulty, so beginners can start out on the easy level and progress as they go. The more difficult missions are worth more points. The fourth level of difficulty is the freestyle level. Mission cards in the freestyle level show the building blocks, pigs, and bonus pieces that are to be used, but you can set up the pieces however you want.
Angry Birds On Thin Ice is for two to four players.
Why It's Fun
On Thin Ice, as noted, has elements that are derived from the smartphone app, but it interprets the game in a way that works as a "real world" skill-and-action game. It adds a social, interactive dimension to the electronic game, and it fosters cooperation because kids can work together to build the structures on each turn. The competition and the build-it-knock-it-down action is perfectly positioned for younger kids.
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What to Be Aware of
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Tom Sykes leads the way at Monza. The SBK paddock returns to Donington Park after a controversial visit to the Italian circuit which was marred by weather and tire woes.
World Superbike heads back to its roots for Round 5 of the 2012 championship, paying a visit to Donington Park. It was 25 years ago that the SBK kicked off its inaugural season by lining up at the British circuit, and the series' quarter century celebrations were the centerpiece of festivities last round at Monza. Those celebrations didn't go so well… (read more in our
Monza World Superbike Insider report
) Spotty weather and tire woes spoiled the racing action at the Italian circuit, cancelling Race 1 with Race 2 called half-distance with half the points awarded. The single half race produced much controversy, but very little movement in the points standings. SBK features a strong three-rider battle for the points lead, with the two most recent champs joined by a surprising upstart.
Max Biaggi remains the points leader arriving at Donington, but the factory Aprilia man lost a prime opportunity to make tracks on rival Carlos Checa. Monza is ideally suited to the RSV4, and a problematic circuit for the Ducati. But instead of leaving Monza with a comfortable cushion over Checa, the 2010 SBK champion gained one meager point – extending his overall title lead to two. If last year's results are any indication, Biaggi could be in for a long weekend with his erratic 2011 performance at the English circuit remembered most for his off-track altercation with Marco Melandri, which resulted in a
curt face slap from Max
Marco and Max at Donington in 2011...
As for Checa, the bizarre events at Monza bolstered his title hopes. Negating Biaggi's expected advantage, now Checa heads to a circuit where he tallied a 3-1 result in 2011. The winner of three out of seven SBK races this year, the reigning champ stands a good chance of vaulting ahead of his Italian rival in the points.
The third man in the title-contending pack is Kawasaki's Tom Sykes. The notion of a Kawasaki pilot as legit title contender seemed hopelessly improbable the past few years, but Sykes has blown away expectations and sits just six points adrift of Biaggi for the title lead. Starting his first race off of pole position at Monza, Sykes was unchallenged in Race 2 – credited with the checkers once the race was called on Lap 8. Now a two-time winner in SBK, the Englishman still searches for his first race win in dry conditions. The East Midlands circuit is a prime location to do so (if the weather cooperates), as Sykes' home confines was the site of his breakout second-place SBK wild card podium in 2008.
Following the leading trio, a quintent of riders are engaged in a close quarters title brawl. BMW Motorrad's Melandri holds fourth at the moment, and the Italian had some good luck with his rookie WSB visit to England last season. Supermarco nabbed his first-ever SBK victory at Donington, complementing it with a second-place finish in Race 2. That 1-2 result, however, was with the now defunct factory Yamaha squad. While tantalizingly close, the S1000RR is still winless in SBK – though Melandri and teammate Leon Haslam have both led races (along with BMW Italia satellite rider Ayrton Badovini). The Germans are closer than ever to that maiden win, and Haslam has been arguably the better rider of the Motorrad boys – though 4.5 points behind his teammate in sixth overall. The British rider claimed a steady 4-4 result for BMW at his home circuit in 2011 – one of the best Beemer finishes up to that point and a promising sign for Sunday.
Leon Haslam logged one of BMW's best efforts in SBK with a 4-4 result at Donington in 2011, where the British rider led for a time on the S1000RR.
Honda World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea sits fifth overall, 2.5 points behind Melandri. Performances from the Northern Ireland rider are difficult to forecast. While Rea already has one victory in 2012, taking the Race 2 checkers at Assen, that is his only podium result this season. Rea remains Hondas only viable contender for now, as SBK rookie Hiroshi Aoyama continues to struggle – 13th overall and not cracking the top 10 since the Phillip Island opener.
Factory Aprilia rider Eugene Laverty hasn't quite found his groove yet aboard the RSV4. The Monza round was a double whammy for the Irishman, as the Italian circuit not only suited the Aprilia, it suited Laverty too, who took a surprising double victory there aboard the Yamaha in 2011. Donington was a different story in 2011, with Laverty authoring a dismal DNF-14 byline. Eighth overall, a solid result for Laverty this weekend could easily leapfrog the second-year SBK rider into the top five of the championship.
Flanking Laverty in the standings are Effenbert Liberty Racing Ducati riders Sylvain Guintoli and Jakub Smrz. Aside from Sykes, Guintoli has to be the biggest surprise of 2012. The French rider has a Superpole, race win and three podiums to his credit. Those successes are countered by three DNFs, including a bizarre Race 2 incident at Monza where he failed to start after stalling his Ducati during the weather-induced delay. Teammate Smrz has been a more consistent finisher, but with less impressive results. Either man could surprise at Donington, and the privateer team will have plenty of fire in the belly – having been quite vocal in its criticism at the Monza proceedings, firing off a scathing press release post-race.
One man who won't be lined up on the Donington grid is FIXI Crescent Suzuki rider John Hopkins. The American broke his foot after high-siding during the first Monza race. The latest injury to the hard-luck rider will see Hopper out of commission until the US round at Miller Motorsports Park later this month. Instead Leon Camier will lead the Suzuki charge. Thus far the Englishman has struggled to finish in the points, much less press for a top five or better. It's a harsh reversal for the former Aprilia factory man, who was a podium finisher at Donington in 2011.
Bogdanka PTR Honda's Sam Lowes remains winless in Supersport despite holding second in the points. Look for the British rider to press hard for the win on his home circuit.
In the Supersport ranks Kawasaki Deltafin's Kenan Sofuoglu holds the points lead, 10 up on Bogdanka PTR Honda's Sam Lowes. Kawasaki's second SS contender, Fabien Foret, is just two points adrift of Lowes and a second PTR Honda, Jules Cluzel, is in turn one point behind the French rider.
A two-time Supersport champion, Sofuoglu has been consistently fast, with only his Imola black flag disqualification tarnishing a season-long podium streak. The Turkish rider remains the title favorite, but there has been good parity in races thus far. Of the top four, only Lowes is winless, with Sofuoglu, Foret and Cluzel taking one win apiece. (The other Supersport winner this year, Lorenzo Lanzi, is not campaigning the full season after surprising the paddock at Assen.) Expect Lowes to fight for the victory on his home soil.
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As Terrace Martin prepares to open a promising new chapter in his career with the release of his long-awaited studio debut, it seems the West Coast producer and emcee is headed for a bittersweet ending in the romantic arena. On new single No Wrong, No Right, the hip-hop veteran describes a relationship that's deteriorated so far that it hardly matters who comes out on top in the endless arguments. Backed by his and jazz pianist Robert Glasper's melancholy co-production, Martin wonders why he and his girl can't simply cut their losses and go their separate ways. Cocaine '80s vocalist James Fauntleroy ties the record together with a smooth, harmonically rich guest chorus. For this cut, the previously-featured Something Else and many more quality jams, check out 3ChordFold when it hits record stores and online retailers on Tuesday, August 13.
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Relax and feel at home with traditional furnishings with contemporary backgrounds, colors and accessories. Designed for sophisticated living with a thought for elegance without ostentation.
Enjoy refined comfort and convenience. Just open the front door to find the heart and soul of NYC at your feet. After you experience an exciting and fun filled day of sightseeing, shopping, museums and theater you can escape from the fast pace and relax in peace and quiet...just steps away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Your private walled garden is perfect retreat for relaxing with a glass of wine or cup of coffee.
When you enter your apartment you'll find the romance and charm of exposed brick walls, wide plank floors, and original art.
A cushioned single Bahama bed is convenient for another guest and 2 of the chairs fold out into single beds.
A quaint 150 year old opaque glass wall separates the living room and bedroom. Pamper yourself with an excellent night's sleep and wake refreshed in the queen size bed with quality linens, a fluffy feather duvet and lots of extra pillows. There's plenty of room for all of your clothes and shopping sprees in a wall of custom fitted closets. The en suite marble tiled bathroom has a small tub with shower and a glass vanity and sink.
A rare find in New York is the separate and full eat-in kitchen with large double door refrigerator/freezer with automatic ice maker, full stove with oven and full size dishwasher. The kitchen is nicely equipped with microwave, coffee pot, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, champagne glasses, martini glasses, ice bucket and flatware....just what you need for the real New York lifestyle.
The dining area with window seat overlooks the peaceful private garden.
If you don't feel like cooking, just order in from the many near by restaurants or have the grocery stores deliver.
An adjacent 2-room 1/2 bath duplex suite is available for large families. The small downstairs room is furnished as an office/library and has a queen size sofa bed. Private interior stairs lead to a large upstairs bedroom with 2 twin size beds which can be made up into a king size bed if you prefer. A 1/2 bath is off of this room.
There are 5 rather shallow steps into the building making it unsuitable for very young children and guests who might have a problem with stairs.
The apartment is one of three units in a private 4 story townhouse. It is on the garden floor in the back and is exceptionally quiet, clean, safe and secure. You'll find many extra modern details such as high hat lights in all of the rooms, a security buzzer to open the front doors and quality windows and doors.
It is said that the famous dancer Isadora Duncan once lived here.
We haven't been able to confirm this, but like to believe that it is true. We hope that you will spend some time here, too.
*Free High Speed Wireless DSL *Free Premium satellite TV *DVD *VCR *CD player *Fireplace *Air Conditioning *Ceiling fans *Phone with unlimited local service *Full Well-equipped Kitchen *Microwave * Full Dishwasher, *Double door Refrigerator/Freezer *Automatic Ice Maker *Toaster *Coffee Pot *Cooking utensils *Quality Linens & Towels *extra pillows and blankets *Clock radio & Alarm Clock *Hair Dryer *Iron and Ironing board.
Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Short Walk to the Empire State Building, the theater, Lord & Taylors, Macy's and the Farmer's Market. New York is at your feet.
Travel is my passion and I love to meet new people. My main home is in Florida, but I come to NYC as often as possible. It is rewarding to share my knowledge of insider places with my guests. I wrote a book for my guests, 'How to Live Like a Real New Yorker in our Neighborhood'. It gives suggestions about where to eat in all price ranges, museums, attractions, grocery shopping, luxury shopping, discount shopping, how to take the bus and subway, how to find your way around the city and lots more.
I also write a blog about NYC with posts about restaurants, attractions, How to get Theater tickets and other Tips for Travelers. Just 'like' me on facebook to read it: facebook.com/VacationRentalsInNYC or if you are not on facebook, please e-mail me for the link. You don't have to stay here to read it.
I hope that I can inspire you to love NYC as as much as I do.
Marea Edynak purchased this apartment in 2003
You can't find a better Center City Location convenient to all that New York City has to offer. My husband want to see trees and he did not want to look out the windows into the neighbors' windows. I wanted to open my door and have New York City at my feet.
It is rare to have a large garden and huge trees in the center of Manhattan. Look in one direction and you might think you were in the country. Look another direction and you see skyscrapers. It is only 2 blocks from the subway and 1/2 block from 2 bus lines.....a quick walk but not close enough for the noise.
Garden oasis in the middle of Manhattan
This apartment is located right in the middle of Manhattan convenient to everything. It is very comfortable and quiet but the real secret is its wonderful garden which provides an oasis where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This apartment is perfect for any family visiting NYC.
Quiet and convenient - only 2 blocks to the 6 train! Walk to Empire State Building and Flatiron Building.
So quiet we could sleep past noon!
Marea, the hostess is gracious and better than a local tour guide. She gives the information that only a resident really knows: restaurants, bargain shopping, how to save on broadway shows.
Neat, tidy, and intriguing building in a great section of Manhattan. The private courtyard takes you into a secret world!
Marea was a delightful hostess. She gave us extensive details about stores and restaurants in the area, as well as transportation and theater tips. You can't beat the location. Our family of 5 enjoyed 4 great days at her apartment. It was nice to have an updated and spacious kitchen to enjoy our breakfast and plan our site seeing for the day, instead of waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. Thank you for a memorable NYC experience.
We wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had in NYC and especially at your apartment. We were very comfortable there and especially appreciated the location. Besides having easy access to subway and bus transportation, we enjoyed walking to many locations. Being able to use the main apartment as well as the library and upstairs bedroom gave us plenty of space and privacy. The living room, dining area and kitchen were a good size for all of us to be together.
Thank you as well for helping us work out the details to keep our arrival secret from our son. It was a wonderful surprise and so much fun for all of us. The wines you provided were enjoyed by all of us. Our kids even took time when they first arrived to have a tasting out on the patio. (It was a bit too cool by the time we arrived.)
Hopefully, we will return to NYC in the future and will definitely look up your apartment. As well, if we have friends headed there, we will recommend you to them.
My 2 friends and I stayed at this apartment in September 2013. We found the location to be excellent close walking distance to many of NYC attractions with subway stations very close by. Marea was a fabulous help with lots of information and great ides for places to eat shop and sight see. The property was as advertised and had all amenities needed and was great to unwind at the end of a busy day. Kitchen was stocked with supplies and the courtyard out the back was lovely and a real treat in New York.Communication before during and after was excellent and very helpful . It made us feel like we had a friend already in NYC. The area is very safe also and we never felt uncomfortable leaving or entering the apartment. I would recommend this home away from home to anyone who needs a bit of space that a hotel would never have.
Our family of 10 (french people) stayed in this apartment for 6 nights. It looks as good as the pictures and everything was as listed -- fabulous location, very clean and quiet, offers everything you need, the subway, grocery & restaurants are very close.
Marea, the owner, greeted us with a bottle of wine and provided us so many advises. She makes herself readily available if you have any questions or need assistance during your stay. I would definitely recommend this apartment and hope to have the opportunity to return in the future. Thanks again Marea!
Highly recommend this apartment, location and owner- easily 5 stars!!
We couldn't stop talking about how lucky we were to find this wonderful apartment. It made our Girl Scout trip to NYC even more fabulous. Marea greeted us when we arrived, gave us valuable tips on where to go and how to get there. The apartment and location were super! The place was well maintained - clean and the perfect size. We took advantage of the kitchen and eating area to have leisurely breakfasts before starting out on our daily adventures.
We were so close to everything, sightseeing, several subway stations, restaurants, and shopping. We really liked this neighborhood and it's location. It was very safe, quiet, and had a relaxed atmosphere. We traveled with 8 teenagers and 3 adults and used both the main apartment and the library, and studio. We would definitely come back!
Also important to us was that whenever we contacted Marea, the owner, prior to our visit, with questions - we received a prompt, caring, and informative response. We couldn't have asked for better service - it was like visiting family.
The apartment is in Center City Manhattan on East 30th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, 5 1/2 blocks to The Empire State Building. The #6 subway is 2 1/2 blocks & the #101 bus is 1/2 block. It is on a beautiful tree lined residential block in Mid Town Manhattan with convenient access to just about all you want to see and do. You would never guess that you are in Center City until you get to the corner where you will find lots of 'action'. It has a 'secret' walled private garden in back, unseen from the street.
Local Attractions:
* 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue Shopping 1 & 1/2 blocks
* Madison Square Garden 7 & 1/2 blocks
* Empire State Bld 5 & 1/2 blocks
* Gramercy Park .5 mi
* Chrysler Building .6 mi
* United Nations Headquarters .8 mi
* Union Square 16 blocks
* Macy's 6 & 1/2 blocks
* Rockefeller Center .9 mi
* St Patricks's Cathedral 1 mi
* MoMa Museum of Modern Art 1.2 mi
* NYU at the end of the block
Other Activities: Empire State Building, Broadway Theaters, Shopping, Museums, United Nations, Lincoln Center, Opera, Ballet, Greenwich Village, Central Park, Wonderful Restaurants
Golf: It's an easy walk to the Empire State Building (5 1/2 blocks), Macy's (7 1/2 blocks), Times Square & the theater (about 15 blocks), Gramercy Park, the Farmer's Market at Union Square, The Village and the United Nations.
Soho is a quick ride south on the #6 subway which is just 2 1/2 blocks away. Or you can head north on the #6 to the Metropolitan Museum and Bloomingdale's. The #6 stops in Bloomingdale's basement. Madison Avenue buses are 1 & 1/2 block away and run north. Lexington Avenue buses are 1/2 block away and run south. Of course this being New York, you can always hop into a taxi.
Note: If our apartment is booked, please ask us about our friends' apartments. We will be happy to check our friends' apartments for you.
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Mar 1 2015 - Aug 31 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 2 guests; add $40 per night, per additional guest
Fall 2015
Sep 1 2015 - Nov 19 2015
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Nov 20 2015 - Nov 29 2015
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Dec 18 2015 - Dec 27 2015
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Dec 28 2015 - Jan 3 2016
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The Girl Scouts of the USA are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The organization got its start in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low gathered 18 girls in her Savannah, Ga., home in an effort to give girls the opportunity to develop spiritually, mentally and physically.
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The Girl Scouts have grown significantly since their first meeting in the Low mansion in Savannah, Ga. on March 12, 1912, where topics covered ranged from caring for babies to securing a burglar with eight inches of cord. The meeting was headed up by Juliette Gordon Low, known colloquially as "Daisy," who believed that all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the goal of bringing girls out of isolated home environments and into community service and the open air, she created the Girl Guides to offer them the opportunity to do just that. Under her guidance, those first 18 girls hiked, went on camping trips, learned how to tell time by the stars and studied first aid. As time went on, the Girl Guides — later called Girl Scouts — became more and more popular. In addition to outdoor activities, the organization began to take on community service activities, especially after America became mired in World War I and later the Great Depression. It's now a staple of the institution.
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GERD-Related Cough: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Approach.
Summary of "GERD-Related Cough: Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Approach."
Chronic cough is a common problem resulting in significant impairment of quality of life. Along with cough variant asthma and nasal disease, gastroesophageal reflux is considered one of three main causes of cough. Despite this, acid suppression therapy is often far from effective. This review aims to explore whether reflux can lead to cough, the circumstances in which this is most likely to occur, and the potential mechanisms linking these processes. Particular mechanisms to be explored include laryngopharyngeal reflux, microaspiration, and neuronal cross-organ sensitization. Finally, diagnostic approaches are considered.
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Boing Boom Tschak!! The legendary electronic pioneers Kraftwerk take away letter "K" in my series of A-Z musical heroes. Laying a foundation for many musical genres, from hip hop to techno, their influence is hard to compete with. In all of their sincere German austerity, it's quite funny that their music helped inspire the minds of young Americans in the 1980's to invent something as comical as robot dancing/popping/electric boogaloo - this kind of pokes fun at their seriousness while celebrating their influence.
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Del Mar reported an increase in average daily attendance and decrease in average daily handle for the first five weeks of its 2010 meet.
Through Aug. 22, average daily attendance was 19,324, up 6.1% from 18,213 for the same period in 2009.
Average daily handle for the period was $11,664,333, down 5.9% from $12,389,267 for the first five weeks of 2009, officials at the Southern California track said. Some of the decline was attributed to fewer races; 217 have been run this year versus 231 for the same period last year.
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On Tap Today: In case you forgot...
You did forget, didn't you? You forgot it's Valentine's Day. Well, if you're now in the hot seat and you need to produce a valentine for your sweetie, then "Music Under Glass" is here to help you. The series offering tonight at the Domes is (whew!) "Valentine Sweetheart Night," and the sweet sounds will come courtesy of Street Life with Warren Wiegratz. The free photo booth picture opp will prove in coming years that you remembered.
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Yes, the story of the late Helen Martins (1897-1976) of Nieu-Bethesda outwardly resembles that of the late Mary Nohl of Fox Point. Both were ostracized by their communities and called a witch, said Suzan Fete, director of the Renaissance production, which opens Saturday. »Read Full Article
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David Malinsky 4*
Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees
PICK: Toronto Blue Jays
Last night we took advantage of the marketplace being way off in their perceptions between these teams - getting Roy Halladay and the surging Blue Jays as underdogs against a sub-.500 team with bullpen issues was too much to pass up. Those same perceptions are in play again tonight, so off we are to the Bronx again.
Toronto has gone 21-11 since May 1st, including 11-7 on the road, and in that span the Bue Jays have won at five different stadiums of teams that currently sport winning records. Last night's win would have made it six, except of course that the Yankees are 28-30 and in last place in the A.L. East. Jesse Litsch has been a big part of that run, with his 7-1/3.18 an indication of the kind of savvy he has at such a young age, with only nine walks through 65 innings. He has already picked up four road wins this season, and from a confidence standpoint remember that his final road start of 2007 was a 4-1 here in Yankee Stadium, when he worked into the 8th inning without issuing a walk against a team that was playing with their playoff lives on the line. Now Litsch enters this one off of back-to-back shutouts, and brings the right frame of mind to perform well once again, while a bullpen that has been as good as any in the game this season has plenty of rested and ready arms for late support.
So is Mike Mussina bringing enough to be this kind of favorite? Not at all. At this stage he can be an average pitcher on his good days, and less than that on the others. In 2007 his ERA ballooned to a career-high 5.15, and the peripherals showed why - he allowed a career high of Hits-Per-9, and posted a career low of Strikeouts-Per-9. Naturally that also meant that his ratio of hits per strikeout was an additional career low, reaching over 2:1 in that category. So in reducing his ERA to the current 4.26, has he reached back and found anything? No. His strikeout rate has fallen off even more, from 5.38 to 4.84, and his hits-per-strikeout have climbed from 2.07 to 2.12. The drop in ERA can largely be explained by the fact that nine unearned runs do not show against his ledger - remember that lovely start against Baltimore in which seven of the 10 batters he faced either got a hit or received a walk, but only one run was charged. His best weapon at this stage of his career is his guile, with fooling hitters that are not accustomed to his stuff an occasional plus factor. That is not in play tonight, with every projected Toronto starter having at least 10 career at-bats against him.
As we wrote yesterday, moving Joba Chamberlain to the starting rotation leaves a major hole in the Yankee middle relief corps. There are issues of quality and consistency, and with Mussina managing just 34 innings over his last seven starts, only making it into the 7th once, that bullpen will have to be a big part of tonight's proceedings. It means that for the second night in a row the underdog may have been better pitcher on the mound every inning. The only exception would be Marino Rivera working the 9th, but if this flows the way that we anticipate, there will not be a New York save situation available.
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Tony Karpinski
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Play: Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati at Philadelphia (MLB Baseball Action) 7pm ET This is a game with two pitchers vying, one Brett Myers (Phila) the veteran who leads the majors in home runs allowed at 15. He has struggled this year at 3-6, 5.52 ERA, a bulbous WHIP 1.58, and opponents have been whacking him to the tune of almost .300. His opponent Volquez is 7-2, 1.46 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and holds the opposition to .197 batting average. Cincy has been a good road team this year, and in them you have a good small road warrior dog. Take the small dog CINCY and win on Wednesday! Play the REDS
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Philadelphia Phillies -115
Edinson Volquez of the Cincinnati Reds has probably been the best pitcher in the National League this season, but it is hard to pass up on the Philadelphia Phillies at this cheap price at home.
After all, the Phillies are the hottest team in the league having won eight of the last nine games overall, and they have also won seven of their last eight home games to improve to 20-12 in this stadium. Conversely, the Reds are still under .500 overall at 28-31 and they are a woeful 9-21 on the road.
Philadelphia starter Brett Myers has burned a lot of money in the early going as the Phils have tried to transform him back into a starter after he served as their closer last season. However, he looks to have finally turned the corner with two quality starts in his last three outings, and he has season highs in innings (8) and strikeouts (11) in his last start. Remember that Myers had a fine rookie season as a starter, and he was projected to be the Phillies' number two starter this season after Cole Hamels, so he should only get better as the season goes on.
Now there is no doubt that Volquez has been dominant, with a league leading 1.46 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP with an amazing 83 strikeouts in 68 innings. The problem here is that he does not figure to get much run support if Myers' last start was not a mirage, so we see a tight low-scoring game until the late innings here. Then, we feel that the pendulum will swing strongly in favor of the Phillies one the bullpens get involved, as Philadelphia now leads the Major Leagues with a 2.68 pen ERA.
This makes the Phillies one of our Bullpen System plays today, and they system went 6-2 last night and averaged +97 units the last three seasons.
Pick: Phillies -115
Toronto Blue Jays +120
Jesse Litsch of the Toronto Blue Jays has been surprisingly effective in this starter's role this season, while Mike Mussina of the New York Yankees has reverted back to his bad habits lately.
Litsch is a shocking 7-1 with a nice 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 65 innings overall, and he has been downright unhittable over his last three starts, with a 0.83 ERA and 0.92 WHIP! He is working on a nice streak of 16 scoreless innings over his last two appearances, and he has allowed three runs or less in six straight starts. He also pitched very well in his only career outing at Yankee Stadium last season, allowing just one run and five hits in 7.2 innings.
Mussina appeared to have gotten himself straightened out for the Yankees, but he suddenly imploded in a start vs. the Baltimore Orioles two weeks ago, and the Moose now has a 5.40 ERA with a very high 1.89 WHIP over his last three starts. Also, Toronto has now has a huge edge in the bullpen, as the Jays lead the American League with a 2.85 pen ERA while we feel that the Yankees bullpen has been severely weakened with the move of Joba Chamberlain to the starting rotation.
Finally, the Blue Jays are 9-3 in their last 12 games overall and 10-4 in their last 14 road games, and we look for them to build on both of those streaks tonight.
Pick: Blue Jays +120
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Larry Ness
Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies
PICK: Cincinnati Reds
REASON FOR PICK: Junior is still waiting for his 600th HR but in the meantime, the Reds have dropped the first two games of this four-game series with the Phils, both by one run (5-4 and 3-2). The two losses have dropped the Reds to 9-21 on the road (14th loss in 17 road games!), while the Phils have now won 11 of their last 14 overall, extending their lead in the NL East to 2 1/2 games. The good news for the Reds tonight is they will have a huge pitching advantage. Edinson Volquez has come out of nowhere to be one of '08's best pitchers. He spent the last three seasons in Texas, making only 20 appearances (17 starts), going 3-11 with a 7.20 ERA. So who could have predicted this? Maybe the Reds, who insisted he be included in the Josh Hamilton deal. Volquez will enter tonight's game 7-2 with a 1.46 ERA in 12 appearances (11 starts) this year, as the Reds are 9-2 (plus-$740) in his starts (ranks him 7th-best among starters). The Phillies will send Brett Myers to the mound. Myers began his career as a starter but was the team's closer last year. He opened this year in the starting rotation and not much has gone right. He's 3-6 with a 5.52 ERA, as the Phils are 4-8 (minus-$694) in his starts, which ranks him 214th out of 218 starting pitchers this year against the moneyline. I'll give Volquez a shot here, taking a price.
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1*on Tigers/A's U 8.5
This game won't see more than 8 runs cross the plate Wednesday when two of the worst-hitting offenses in the league square off. The Tigers are scoring just 3.7 runs per game on the road with a .237 average to boot. The A's are scoring a mere 3.2 runs per game against left-handed starters this season, so look for Nate Robertson to have his way with this lineup. Justin Duchscherer has some of the best numbers in the American League. Duchscherer is 3-0 with a miniscule 1.35 ERA in 3 home starts this season. Oakland is 18-4 UNDER (+13.5 Units) after one or more consecutive overs this season. Oakland is 17-4 UNDER (+12.5 Units) in home games vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse over the last 2 seasons. Take the UNDER 8.5 runs here.
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Arz/Mil Under
The Under is 6-1-1 in Owings' last 8 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game and 25-12-4 in Diamondbacks last 41 vs. National League Central, while the Under is 25-9-1 in Brewers last 35 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5 and 16-5-1 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning record, plus the Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee. The Brewer pitching staff has been supperb in this homestand as they have a 2.25 ERA during it, allowing 1 or less runs in 5 of the 8 games thus far. Overall the Brewers have a 3.35 ERA at home. Manny Parra gets the ball for the Brew Crew and he had a good year at home, posting a 3.24 ERA in 6 home starts. He will be taking on an Arizona offense that comes in scoring just 3.2 rpg over their last 9 games, scoring 3 or less runs in 6 of those games. The D-Backs staff ere away from is very good at 3.08, including a 3.52 ERA from Owings. The Brewers offense hasn't been super lately as they are averging just 4.3 rpg over their last 8 games. for the year they put up just 4.3 rpg at home and are hitting just .246 vs right starters, scoring just 4.5 rpg in the process. Arizona road games average just 7.9 rpg, while Brewer home games average 8 rpg. Even with an Ump that it is 5-1 to the Over in his last 6 behind home plate, I'll look for the Under to hit for the 8th time in the 9 games of the Brewers homestand.
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1 unit on NY Mets -120
In this battle of pitchers with rhyming last names, I give the Maine the edge. First off, the Mets have taken 5 of the last 7 meetings with the Giants and they'll have the momentum after winning last night. The Mets are 10-2 in Maine 's last 12 Wednesday starts, 23-9 in Maine 's last 32 starts vs. a team with a losing record, and 31-14 in Maine 's last 45 starts as a favorite. The Giants are 5-21 in Cain's last 26 starts vs. a team with a winning record, 0-4 in Cain's last 4 starts during game 3 of a series, 2-8 in Cain's last 10 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150, and 13-34 in Cain's last 47 starts overall. Make a small play on the Mets this afternoon.
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3* on Oakland A's -132
Oakland hands the ball to Justin Duchscherer (4-4, 2.27), who will be making his first career start against the Tigers. The righthander is 2-2 with 3.18 ERA over nine trips out of the bullpen in the all-time series. Duchscherer is 3-0 with a stellar 1.35 ERA this season at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. You have to love the odds you are getting here with Duchscherer and the A's. Their opponents in Nate Robertson is 3-5 with a 5.92 ERA on the season. Play On - Home teams with a money line of -100 to -150 (OAKLAND) - a good team (54% to 62%) playing a bad team (38% to 46%), in June games. This is a 78-29 ML System hitting 72.9% since 1997. Oakland is the better team with the better starter and better bullpen tonight. Bet Oakland at home.
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1 Unit on Chicago White Sox -157
I like the White Sox again tonight, but we'll make a much smaller play on them as their price is a little steep. The Royals are 3-14 in their last 17 overall, 1-10 in their last 11 games as a road underdog, 6-20 in their last 26 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game, and 0-6 in their last 6 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The White Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the American League Central, 43-17 in their last 60 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200, and a perfect 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. The Royals are only 14-40 in the last 54 meetings in Chicago . Take the Sox.
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1 Unit on NY Yankees -127
I like the Yanks to bounce back strong at home tonight behind the red hot Mike Mussina. The Yankees are 7-1 in Mussina's last 8 starts, 15-5 in Mussina's last 20 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150, and 10-4 in Mussina's last 14 starts as a favorite period. The Yankees are a dominant 9-3 in Mussina's last 12 home starts vs. the Blue Jays and 5-2 in his last 7 overall starts against the Jays. The Blue Jays are just 3-7 in their last 10 vs. the American League East and 2-7 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing record. I like the Yanks to have their revenge tonight.
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Villa Black Sea Pearl
from £170 /night help Price for guests, Nights
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Villa / 3 bedrooms / sleeps 6
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Villa / 3 bedrooms / sleeps 6
|Key Info
The villa is situated in a perfect location on the hillside giving the villa unrivalled views to both Albena & Balchik. Step from the large open plan lounge & kitchen onto a patio & BBQ area with a superb private pool. The villa boasts three double en-suite bedrooms all with balconies. The top floor master bedroom has an extended patio area with sun-canopy great to relax on and enjoy the stunning views.
The villa is light and airy but features air conditioning in all the bedrooms & lounge for added comfort in the summer months.
Featuring all the mod cons the villa is a perfect place to relax or make the most of the delightful promenade walk to Balchik with its bustling shops & bars around a wonderful small fishing harbour.
|Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Golden Fish 200 m
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car essential
|Nearest Amenities
|50 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Varna 40 km, Nearest railway: Varna 40 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
|Private outdoor pool (unheated)
|Central heating, Air conditioning, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 En suites, Solarium or roof terrace
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (2), Single beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, BBQ
|Secure parking
|Further details indoors
A very well equipped Villa for six, with plenty of cooking equipment and facilities for both indoor and outdoor eating. All the bedrooms feature balconies which make the most of the panoramic view and give privacy should you require. The top floor master bedroom en-suite has a superb private patio with stunning views. All bathrooms feature good sized showers vanity units and mirrors. Bedding, towels and toilet rolls on arrival.
|Further details outdoors
The villa boasts an extensive patio and BBQ area with large pool. To facilitate this there are plenty of sun-loungers, covers, tables and chairs including the balconies and large master patio- no furniture moving here, just relaxation!
Besides equipment for the BBQ, there are also plastic 'crockery' & glasses for safe dining outside (not disposable!) We provide on arrival Tea towels washing up liquid and cloths.
|Further details
No Smoking
No Pets
Deposit required refundable on satisfactory inspection
Check in time 16.00 4 pm
Check out time 10.00 am
These times are fixed as we have to have time to prepare the Villa to ensure it is ready for your perfect holiday.
The Dobrich Province region
This historical coast line creates the perfect backdrop along with the waters of the Black Sea which are well known for being calm and without strong tides, making them ideal for swimming. The beaches have beautiful pure white sand making them ideal for both sun lovers and families. The coastline offers both historic attractions as well as the main tourist resorts of Golden Sands & Sunny Beach. This area is renowned for great walks and bird watching.
White sandy beaches and warm waters from May until the end of September go hand in hand with hundreds of places of interest along the coast, ranging from old pagan sanctuaries to remains of ancient Roman and Greek civilisations, and authentic cultural and historical monuments of Bulgaria . The climate of the Black Sea Coast is very good with high temperatures and plenty of sun, helping to ensure a great holiday.
The Villa is on the hillside in between Albena & Balchik, Balchik is a very charming and historic town dating over 16 centuries, which offers pretty much everything, with its busy harbour and seafront promenade ideal for walking and strolling in that early morning or evening sunshine. Balchik seafront is lined with shops, lively bars and restaurants a great family friendly place to eat out, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
lots of local shops in Balchik to get food if you wish to take advantage of the Villas excellent facilities. In Izgrev you have several local shops where you will get fresh bread, fruit & vegetables and all the supplies you need to make your stay enjoyable. Almost everyone speaks perfect English.
Golf this area is really building as a destination for golfers.
Izgrev this location was the place the Russian upper classes chose as their perfect location on the Black Sea Coast.
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8 Aug 2013
"Stunning Villa With Magnificent View"
We were delighted to have booked the Black Sea Pearl for a family holiday for six. This well appointed villa is as close to perfection as one could expect and I would say is among the best I have eve… More
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are very pleased you enjoyed the Villa and the improvements we have made to it this winter. We are also pleased you enjoyed Bulgaria and explored beyond the immediate area. We hope you not only recommend villa Black Sea Pearl to your friends but also the merits of Bulgaria! We appreciate your valuable feedback. Thank you
13 Sep 2012
"not the best holiday we have had"
On a positive note, villa was well appointed and had lovely views. We decided not to hire a car before arrival - big mistake. Definetly need a car. It is situated on a steep hill side with a very poor… More
Thank you for your review. It is stated in the Villa details that car hire is recommended. As you rightly point out the Villa is located on a hillside affording stunning views. It is therefore very well appointed ensuring that every need is covered by our facilities, from pool side and BBQ equipment to comprehensive kitchen and living facilities.
Due to an 'Act of God 'and beyond our control it was very unfortunate that the water supply was interrupted however our Bulgarian housekeepers brought water and offered their own showering facilities to help ease the situation.
As regards the security deposit as stated in our email we are willing to refund £20 this being a good will gesture. The issue we had was finding vomit stained mattress, bedding and towels, the bedding and towels being stuffed in the back of a wardrobe. These have had to be replaced.
8 Sep 2011
"Just as it looked in the photos"
The villa was just as described, large, spacious with a lush finish; the pool was great and the views amazing.
You can walk to the beach/town, but it is uphill on the way back, so best way is to walk down and taxi back up.
Great steak house down the road, Natasha's in Albena is great for lunch/simple meal, while Arabella's is great for some local food.
Lots to do: horse riding on the beach, massage on the beach, cliff jumping up the coast (u-tube it!), a fiesta evening along the same road as the villa, a mussel farm restaurant if you find it, as well as a trip to Balchik and Varna.
Definitely need a car, not a late night resort generally, although there are night clubs (didn't try them).
Great weather. All in all a brilliant holiday.
Thankyou for your valuable feedback, we are so pleased you had a fantastic time in the Villa and managed to do so much in the two weeks! We would love to welcome you back any time in the future.
6 Sep 2011
"Great time"
We stayed at Villa Black Sea Pearl this summer in July. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay a lot. The owners are doing a fantastic job in preparing you for the stay - lots of infos, maps, etc - and also the post-stay services were super. Our teenage son forgot something very valuable for him at the house. Got it back without problems.
Thanks for taking the time to review Black Sea Pearl we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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Calendar last updated:03 Sep 2014
Based in United Kingdom
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