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THE game of cat and mouse played out by illegal Mexican immigrants and the US Border Patrol is threatening one of California's most important natural habitats. The construction of a border fence has funnelled thousands of immigrants, and the patrols that track them down, across Otay Mountain, which is home to some of the rarest plants in the US.
Otay Mountain boasts many rare and endangered species, says Fred Roberts, a biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, including the only known American populations of the Mexican flannelbush,
For years, the area has been under consideration for listing as a federally designated Wilderness Area, which would give it environmental protection. But until recently, there was little urgency. The mountain is so rugged that experienced hikers sometimes need to be rescued ...
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Northwestern senior Jason Welch competed in his fourth and final Big Ten Championships and captured his first conference crown at 157 lbs. Welch, the No. 2 seed, won the weight class with an exciting third-period pin of No. 4 seed James Green from Nebraska to become the 30th different Wildcat to win a Big Ten title and first since two-time NCAA Champion Jake Herbert won the 184 crown in 2009.
Welch was one of two Wildcats to wrestle in the finals along with sophomore heavyweight Mike McMullan. The No. 2 seed took on top-seeded Tony Nelson from Minnesota, who was the defending Big Ten and NCAA Champion, and lost in a narrow 4-1 decision.
Welch pinned his finals opponent, Green in 6:38 to secure the 2013 Big Ten title at 157 lbs. It was an exciting, back-and-forth match, that saw Welch trailing by one before the fall. After a scoreless first period, Welch started the second period down and escaped to take the 1-0 lead. Green then caught Welch out of position and took advantage with a takedown to go ahead 2-1 after two. Green began the third period down and went up 4-1 after a reversal, but Welch quickly countered with a reversal of his own to trail by one at 4-3. Welch then started to rack up riding time and a ride out would have earned him the 4-4 tie, but he caught Green in a cradle and the official awarded Welch backpoints before he secured the third-period fall. Welch's win avenged his lone loss of the season, a 9-8 decision by Green during the dual season.
Competing in his final Big Ten Championships, the redshirt senior has finished runner-up twice and third once and caps his career with a conference title. Ranked No. 1 in the country in a number of wrestling polls, the two-time All-American enters the 2013 NCAA Championships with a 30-1 record.
Welch is the first 157 lbs. wrestler in Northwestern history to win a Big Ten title and becomes the 30th different Wildcat to capture the 38th individual crown in program history.
McMullan finished second at heavyweight, an improvement from his fourth-place finish in 2012. After a scoreless first period, Nelson started the second period down, escaped to lead 1-0 and then scored a takedown to go ahead 3-0. McMullan began the third period down and escaped to put the score at 3-1 but Nelson had accumulated significant riding time. Neither wrestler scored the rest of the way as Nelson took the 4-1 win.
McMullan will wrestle in his second NCAA Championships and takes an 18-3 record with him.
No. 7 seed Pat Greco dropped his consolation semifinal match at 141, 5-2, against No. 5 seed Brandon Nelsen of Purdue. He then met Penn State's No. 4 seed Bryan Pearsall in the fifth-place match at 141 lbs. Greco scored the lone takedown of the match in the first period and Pearsall tacked on an escape, giving NU the 2-1 lead after one. Pearsall began the third period down and escaped to tie things up at 2-2. Greco chose a neutral start for the third and neither wrestler scored, sending the bout to sudden victory. Pearsall emerged the 4-2 victor with the match-clinching takedown on overtime.
The NU wrestler officially placed sixth at 141 and by virtue of his top-six placement, Greco, who was competing in his first Big Ten Championships, secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships.
Sixth-seeded Pierce Harger met Iowa's No. 4 seed Nick Moore for the first time this season and dropped the 7-2 decision in the consolation semifinals at 165. Harger scored a second-period reversal to put the score at 5-2 but that would be the closest he would get the rest of the way. Harger then faced Michigan's Taylor Massa for the second time this tournament and third time this year and finished sixth with the Massa victory. Harger has placed sixth at Big Ten's in both of his trips to the conference tournament and is now a two-time NCAA qualifier.
Sophomores Lee Munster (174) and Alex Polizzi (197) had the opportunity to wrestle extra matches Sunday to help bolster their resume for at-large consideration to the 2013 NCAA Championships. Munster captured the 5-2 decision over Wisconsin's Scott Liegel to add another win to his record as he now stands at 24-7 on the season and is ranked No. 9 in the coaches' poll w/ a No. 16 RPI.
Polizzi wrestled Nebraska's Caleb Kolb and fell in a close 3-2 decision. He will now await an at-large bid at 197 with a 17-15 record, No. 25 ranking in the coaches poll and No. 24 RPI.
Greco (141), Welch (157), Harger (165) and McMullan (285) will represent Northwestern at the 2013 NCAA Championships, March 21-13 in Des Moines, Iowa. At-large selections for NCAA's will be announced in the coming week.
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Unbeaten Chiefs beat BillsThe Associated Press | November 04,2013AP Photo
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery runs with the ball ahead of Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (top) and free safety Aaron Williams (bottom) during Sundays game in Orchard Park, N.Y.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Sean Smith returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and Tamba Hali scored on an 11-yard fumble return in the Kansas City Chiefs 23-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
The defense made up for a sputtering offense that managed just 210 yards, and for its own deficiencies.
The Chiefs gave up a season-worst 470 yards to a Bills (3-6) offense that was led by undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel, making his first career start. Tuel finished 18 of 39 for 229 yards passing, including a 59-yard touchdown to Marquise Goodwin. Tuel, however, threw two interceptions that led to 10 points for the Chiefs.
Kansas City (9-0) remained the NFLs only undefeated team and matched the best start in franchise history set in 2003.
The Chiefs held an opponent to 17 points or fewer for the ninth straight time matching the NFL record set by the Atlanta Falcons in 1977.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Nick Folk remained perfect this season by kicking four field goals, Rex Ryans defense held Drew Brees and the high-scoring Saints to six points in the second half, and New York had seven plays of at least 19 yards in an upset of New Orleans.
Ryan is now 7-3 against his brother, Rob, and the Jets (5-4) maintained their string of alternating wins and losses. They tied the 2005 New England Patriots for the longest such string to begin a season, according to STATS.
Folk is 23 for 23 on field goals and 14 of 14 on extra points.
Interceptions by Demario Davis and Antonio Cromartie highlighted New Yorks solid defensive performance, and former Saints running back Chris Ivory rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown.
New Orleans (6-2) got two touchdown catches from Jimmy Graham, giving him 10 this season.
ARLINGTON, Texas Tony Romo threw for 337 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score to Dwayne Harris with 35 seconds left, and the Cowboys beat the Vikings.
Romos 7-yard pass to Harris answered an 11-yard touchdown by Adrian Peterson that had given Minnesota a 23-20 lead. The East Texas kid raised on the Cowboys (5-4) had 140 yards rushing in his first game at their $1.2 billion stadium.
Christian Ponder threw for a touchdown and ran for another score against his hometown team, but it wasnt enough to avoid a fourth straight loss for the Vikings (1-7).
Jason Witten had eight catches for 102 yards and a TD for Dallas.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cam Newton threw for one touchdown and ran for another to overcome a shaky start, the defense intercepted Matt Ryan three times and Carolina beat the Falcons for its fourth straight victory.
Newton had two first half interceptions and wasnt sharp on his deep balls, regularly overthrowing his receivers. Yet he bounced back to throw for 249 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. He also ran for an 8-yard touchdown for the Panthers (5-3).
Fullback Mike Tolbert scored his fifth touchdown in the last four games on a 4-yard burst and cornerback Drayton Florence intercepted Ryan and returned it 38 yards for a score to seal the win.
Ryan was 20 of 27 for 219 yards.
The Falcons (2-6) continued to struggle without Julio Jones and Roddy White. Tony Gonzalez had six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown but the Falcons were held to 78 yards rushing.
LANDOVER, Md. Darrel Young scored three times, including a 4-yard run in overtime that gave the Redskins a win over the Chargers.
Young stormed his way into the end zone 6:01 into the extra period, with the Redskins scoring on their first drive after winning the coin toss at the end of regulation.
Washington blew a 10-point lead in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, but a goal-line stand at the 1-yard line helped send the game to overtime.
Robert Griffin III completed 23 of 32 passes for 291 yards with one interception and ran six times for 17 yards, including a 10-yard ramble that ended when he was flung to the turf by Thomas Keiser near the sideline.
Alfred Morris rushed 25 times for 121 yards and a score, Pierre Garcon had seven receptions for 172 yards, and the defense intercepted Philip Rivers twice as the Redskins (3-5), despite their record, remained competitive in the weak NFC East.
Rivers was 29 for 46 for 341 yards with two touchdowns for the Chargers (4-4).
ST. LOUIS Chris Johnson ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns and the Titans got the best of Jeff Fisher, who coached them for 16 seasons, and the Rams.
Johnsons 19-yard scoring run snapped a tie with 2:54 to go and came a snap after Jurrell Casey sacked and stripped quarterback Kellen Clemens, and Derrick Morgan recovered.
The Rams (3-6) got a second straight 100-yard game from rookie Zac Stacy, who had 127 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns.
The Titans (4-4) snapped a three-game losing streak and won after their bye against a team on short rest.
The 100-yard game was Johnsons first since Week 7 last season against Buffalo. In the previous four games, hed totaled 110 yards with a 2.4-yard average per carry.
OAKLAND, Calif. Nick Foles tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes and threw for 406 yards to revitalize a struggling offense for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 49-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Foles connected three times with Riley Cooper to become the seventh quarterback in NFL history with seven TD tosses in a game. Peyton Manning did it for Denver on opening night this season against Baltimore.
Foles also threw scoring passes to Brent Celek, Zach Ertz, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson as the Eagles (4-5) looked nothing like the offense that failed to score a touchdown in each of the past two weeks.
The Raiders (3-5) had looked much improved on defense in recent weeks but were completely flummoxed by coach Chip Kellys spread offense that stalled in recent weeks after a fast debut in the NFL.
SEATTLE Steven Hauschka kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8:11 left in overtime, and the Seattle Seahawks staged the biggest rally in franchise history, overcoming a 21-point deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 in overtime on Sunday.
Trailing 21-0, Seattle improved to 8-1 and continued the best start in franchise history, but it was far from easy against the winless Buccaneers.
Russell Wilson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin with 1:51 left in regulation to pull the Seahawks even. Wilson then led Seattle on a nine-play, 51-yard drive in overtime capped by Hauschkas game-winner.
It was Seattles second overtime win this season after pulling out a 23-20 victory at Houston.
Mike James ran for a career-best 158 yards for Tampa Bay and Mike Glennon hit 10 of his first 11 passes, but the Bucs (0-8) failed to score after the opening drive of the second half.
CLEVELAND Jason Campbell threw three touchdown passes two to Davone Bess and the Cleveland Browns ended an 11-game losing streak against Baltimore, beating the wobbling defending Super Bowl champions 24-18 on Sunday.
Campbells 3-yard pass to Bess on fourth down with three minutes left helped the Browns (4-5) seal their first win over Baltimore since 2007.
A week ago, Bess dropped a pass in a similar situation in the closing minutes of a loss at Kansas City.
The Ravens (3-5) lost their third straight and didnt win in the week following a bye for the first time in six tries under coach John Harbaugh.
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Nairobi — A United Nations security officer was brutally murdered in a car jacking incident in Nairobi's Karuri area at the weekend, before his body was tied up and left in his car.
The officer who was in his late 30's is believed to have been carjacked as he drove home from work at the UN headquarters in Gigiri after dropping friends.
"We have been told he lives around Pangani, so it looks like he was dropping friends within Karuri area when the carjacking occurred, he must have been driving back home when his vehicle was blocked," a police officer at Karuri police station said.
The officer explained that up to three motorists had been carjacked and robbed of money and valuables on Friday night when the incident occurred.
"One of the motorists told us that he was abandoned with his car when it ran out of fuel, and it was used to block the deceased man's car, he did not know what happened later," one officer said.
The vehicle was discovered at about 11 am on Saturday by residents, abandoned in a thicket within Karuri, having been vandalized with all headlights, bumpers, four tyres and even the spare wheel stolen.
His lifeless body lay at the back, and police believe he was hit by a blunt object at the back of his head.
Nothing was recovered from his pockets, but some items he is believed to have purchased earlier in the day at a supermarket were intact in the trunk of the vandalized vehicle.
"These criminals must have had a lot of time with them, they were in no hurry at all because it must have taken them long to vandalize the car," another officer said.
The vehicle with the man's body was towed to Karuri police station where residents flocked to view it before it was taken out and loaded onto a police truck.
It was later taken to the Lee Funeral home.
Nairobi Provincial Police chief Moses Nyakwama said no suspect had been arrested over the car jacking but crucial leads were being pursued.
"We have been given the description and it clearly fits that of the same group that is responsible for a series of carjacking incidents in town," Nyakwama said, vowing that "we will get them."
Cases of carjacking incidents are on the increase in Nairobi lately, with up to four incidents reported weekly--according to police statistics.


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Rated 3.7 out of 5 by 259 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by figueroa clean the beds were so very comfortable and clean! just walking in the room made you want to fall into the bed! July 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by MPC1 Service is a weak spot On two recent stays, I found it difficult for someone to answer the phone on the Guest Services line. In fact, it took almost an hour for someone to answer in the early morning time frame. The wait for check-in was longer than necessary. Finally, the service at Humphrey's restaurant was awful. July 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alice8 gracious customer service we only stayed one night so we only used the room, and we parked our car on the street. It is walking distance to UCSD which was our destination so the location was perfect for us. There is a large mall just next door with a Whole Foods Market. The staff was always helpful, friendly and professionsal. the grounds are lovely, the bed comfortable the room cleand and well equiped. July 20, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mare1125 A good stay There were a couple of things in the hotel room that bothered me. First, the phones weren't working properly and I was told they're in the process of replacing the phones. It would have been nice if there was a notice about this. Also in the bathroom there wasn't an exhaust fan. The hotel is perfect for those visiting family members going to UCSD medical school. The school is walking distance from the hotel. The food in the restaurant in the hotel was delicious. I was impressed. July 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Claud4 Friendly, accommodating staff Nice, comfortable and reasonable hotel. Nice pool area and great for families. July 14, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Mochi11 A/C needs fixing A/C was loud and vibrated throughout the night. Also, there were 3 people staying but we only got one free bottle of water with the SPG. It is usual to get 3 free water bottles. Especially, when I paid extra money for the third person to be there. July 13, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Richp2414 Hotel needs improvements Basic things like better signage fo rrecption check-in. The facility is located in an odd location so signage woul dhave been very helpful, I felt like (you cant get there from here) when we first arrived. Shower head is very weak, need a better vendor fo rthose, very important. Otherwise the hotel was average. Bed and pillows were great, also very important. And this survey, telling me i cant use my "nickname selected, whats that all about ??? July 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by flash96 Very Comfortable Facilities were extremely comfortable, clean, well kept, the staff was helpful and friendly. July 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by desporate Desperate times The first thing the hotel did was hit my Debit card for all 6 nights plus parking and 20% for incidentals. That was almost $500.00 more than the actual bill. So now I was put in a position to watch every penny to enjoy my stay. Felt nickel and dimed. You can have internet but if you want any speed you have to pay #@. The best part of the stay was the friendly staff. Especially Anni Ma. July 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sandys Great hotel in a great location I loved this hotel. The staff was great and the grounds are gorgeous. My only issue was the the door to the room wasn't well sealed and you could hear outside noises. I would suggest being sure that the entrance doors to the room are better sealed. Having said that I love my stay and will stay again!!! July 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by GuestJun2014 Great Hotel to stay with Family Clean, Friendly, Convenience to UCSD June 27, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by cam58 unprofessional staff front desk staff were unprofessional. After waiting for 15 min for a taxi, I returned to the front desk to check-in only to find that no one had called a taxi for us. Our party used alternative means to find transportation given our tight schedule, which resulted in misunderstanding and visible frustration with the staff. In the end, the experience at checkout was unpleasant, tense, and frankly uncomfortable. Sorry to report this news, but all other Sheraton's I have used have been very different experiences. June 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by familyvisit2014 June Visit Hotel was clean; maid service was great. Food service slow and it really was not busy. Not sure if our waiter was just new and training to be fair. Further from the beach then I thought when I booked. It is a 4-5 mile drive to La Jolla beaches. June 23, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by UCSDparents Facility not well kept We were in a hurry getting ready for a special dinner and after getting in the shower, i realized there were no shampoo/conditioner (nor bath soap/lotion). The front desk apologized and would sent someone over with the items. However, after waited for awhile and we were really getting late for our dinner reservations (Father's Day dinner), i washed my hair with soap, and with no conditioner. I have long thick hair. Just image what it was like having tangled wet hair going to a 5 star restaurant. The facility did not appear to be well kept (this is a Sheraton). None of the electronic card readers worked well. it required 4 to 5 times inserting the cards before it accepted. We had problems with 2 parking gates, the few building entrances, and of course our room door. First impression makes a big difference. We will not be coming back to this Sheraton, even though we have plans to visit our college kids in the next several years. June 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lotech A fine place The staff was helpful and pleasant at all times. The facilities and grounds are beautifully maintained, and the food service (catered for a group gathering) was excellent, as was the food itself. I found the air conditioning noisy, which took some adjusting to on my part when trying to sleep. Unfortunately, without AC the room easily became stuffy, since the windows open only a little bit (probably for safety reasons). Other than that the room was just fine. June 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by My2014 Great hotel The stay was great! The room had a good view and facilities are great. The staff were very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend Sheraton at La Jolla to my friends. Oh, One thing...we had a trouble opening the parking gate. We had to try inserting the card to open the gate. We hope this problem will be fixed soon. June 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Liz100 A great experience as always The grounds were well maintained and the scent of jasmine blooming under the palm trees made a lovely entrance even better. The staff was gracious and responsive and the upgraded room quite comfortable. The only reason the room comfort was rated good instead of excellent was the cramped (even for one person), but well supplied bathroom. Room service was fast and delicious. June 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DK29 Awesome! We enjoy staying at this Sheraton! We have visited numerous times over the years and it has been a wonderful experience each time. The food at Humphrey's Grill is amazing. The staff has been attentive and responsive to our needs. We plan to stay again soon. Angela was especially helpful and very customer service oriented. She is to be commended! May 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Crp123 Great hotel with a great staff We booked using points and upgraded to one of the executive rooms. The room was very spacious, had great light, overlooked a koi pond and garden that hosted a wedding the night we stayed there. It was absolutely perfect for a bit of R&R. Staff and management were very courteous and checked on us to make sure all was well. The layout is a little funky and the exterior could use a bit of updating. Also, the gym had good equipment but was a little small. Nonetheless, I'd strongly recommend this Sheraton to anyone making a visit to La Jolla. May 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Trishpat14 An enjoyable event The rooms (I booked two) were clean and quiet. The beds are sooo comfortable. We took the short walk to the shopping center from the gate in the parking lot to eat at a local restaurant. We did not move our car until we checked out. We walked to UCSD for the transfer day event for my son. It was an enjoyable stay. Locating the lobby was confusing; a lobby sign on the building would help. The bathroom rooms are extremely tiny and the toilets uncomfortably require that tall people squat to sit down. May 12, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Renb Noisy plumbing kept disturbing my sleep I was on the first level and could hear every flush, shower and running water. The air conditioner was loud and very noisy when it jumped on. May 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ubtraveler1 Another Wonderful Stay! I recently started staying here for work and will definitely be back on a regular basis. My room in Building E (facing the courtyard) was wonderful, the staff is warm and friendly, and the food and service in the restaurant (Humphrey's) is top notch! May 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Teece Old hotel done well - 50+ stays I've stayed at this hotel every week for the last 7 months for easily 50 nights, and have a couple observations - I'll start with the basics. Check-in is easy, staff is friendly. You get a 50% off coupon to the hotel restaurant, which is actually pretty decent. Rooms are a bit dated - the word that comes to mind is "crusty". Beds are comfortable and the room is well maintained for it's age. The upgraded rooms are slightly bigger and include a couch and various amenities. Parking is an open lot...no big deal since I'm always in a rental. Wifi is horrendous, even the highest tier one. Skype / Facetime calls disconnect every 2-3 minutes. Some rooms have wired internet and that is much more stable. Gym is decent. No ESPNHD, that hurts sometimes. So far, this is sounding like a 2-3 star review, right? Enter the lounge. The lounge is located in the back next to all the upgrade rooms. Extremely handy - checkout can be done from there with the lounge representative, which is extremely convenient. Lounge hours are great and include decent breakfast and decent dinner as well. The lounge staff is extremely well trained and friendly, and have addressed all of my requests quickly and enthusiastically. I barely use the front desk anymore, and all my business with the hotel is done through the lounge. Great location if you have lounge access! May 8, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Dicksan Bad instruction Parking gate and coffee pot instructions are totally inadequate. Too few handicapped parking spaces. Stinks that one has pay to get near room under any circumstance. Stinks if one is handicapped. May 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Margiesmom We'll stay here again We've stayed here several times...and plan to do it again. This hotel is well located--walking distance to shops and restaurants, a short drive to all other attractions in the area. The rooms are quiet, clean and comfortable. Rates are reasonable. April 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Tommy021 April Stay For the price that I paid and the amenities that I received just did not add up. Too many teenagers running around at night could not sleep well. The free internet is dog slow. Should not have to pay for higher speed in the Executive suites. April 28, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by TravelLady1119 Will NEVER stay here again, Was not given any recognition for my lifetime Gold status. This was to be a month long stay. Checked out after one night. The night manager on duty tried to be helpful but the General manager had no interest in accommodating me for a long stay. Moved to another local hotel, they gave me an amazing room, ocean view. April 24, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by JillSL Loyal Customer My husband and I have stayed at this hotel over the past 6 years at least 102 times a year. We've always been satisfied and enjoyed both it's location and it's tropical hideaway feel. We live in Orange County and to us it has always felt like a tropical get away, without having to travel too far. This visit was the exception. Upon arrival (earlier than we had expected) we went in to see about possibly checking in early. Right away the Front Desk clerk (Muriah) didn't hesitate to allow us to do so. I had made the (pre-paid) reservation 3 weeks in advance, and registered with my Preferred Guest membership number, so I had the expectation that we would receive this type of room as well as be treated as such. My husband recently had shoulder surgery after a car accident, so we were hoping to enjoy the day relaxing near the pool and having a quiet and relaxing stay. I mentioned right away that we would need handicapped parking due to his injury and she did allow us (at no charge) to park right up front in the HC parking for which we have a DMV issued placard. But, then proceeded to put us in a room in Building D at the complete opposite end of the property. This makes no sense to me, as she also did not offer to have a bellman assist us with our bags, in fact never in all the times we've stayed here has this been offered to us, I only just discovered this time that this is even an option as I saw one being utilized later that day while heading back to the car for one last bag. This resulted in my husband having to carry our bags very far even with his recovering shoulder. Later that night we went out to dinner and upon return all of the handicapped parking spaces were taken, so I had to go into the Lobby to ask what should we do and Brittany (her badge said Trainee) told me that my only option was to take a ticket and park on the backside of the parking lot but that there were NO other handicapped parking spaces on the property. I asked if we'd be charged and she said no. So when we drove around to the back of the property, there were at least 4 Handicapped parking spaces that I saw and in fact we were able to park in one. This was a very short distance to our room (by going into the Club Room building, and right out to enter Building D where our room was the first one to the left) I am appalled that upon arriving earlier that day that Muriah would not mention this to us, or offer a bellman to assist us knowing full well, that we needed to park in Handicapped parking, but instead allow us to park all the way up front and carry our own bags to the almost complete rear end of the property. Not to mention other staff not even knowing that there are indeed other spaces on the property to allow for handicapped parking. I understand that you have a lot of complaints about the fact that there is a charge for parking, but if you're not going to charge for handicapped parking then at least try to get the people who need it park in one closest to their room or put them in a room in building A. I also noted that we were NOT put into a room that is for Starwood Preferred Guests, and when I mentioned this upon check-out, I was told that the hotel was sold out. But seeing as we were allowed to check in early, I find it very hard to believe that EVERY room in the hotel (for Starwood Preferred Guests) was taken at that time. You can't tell me that by 12:30 pm every room was full. Also, when I am told this by someone at the property with a flippant attitude, all that tells me is that becoming a Startwood Preferred Guest Memeber means nothing then. I can pay extra for a SPGM room, but get stuck in a non SPGM room and be told that they're sold out. Why join then? NOT HAPPY WITH THIS VISIT AT ALL. Such a shame as we've loved coming here for years, but will now seriously consider staying elsewhere when coming to the area. April 21, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Alphaplus11 Nothing fancy, expect normal stay I spent one night at this hotel. I turned gold before my arrival and the hotel did not give me any recognition.... The room is decent...slightly "older" style but it is manageable. The hallway has a college dorm smell. The air is not central, but it did not affect my experience. Their restaurant is actually really decent, I recommend a try if you are in the area for a quick stay in la jolla....which is about a 5 min drive to la jolla cave and 5 min walk to local movie theatre and mall (get coffee in the mornings etc) Decent gym experience. Got a nice follow up phone call welcoming me to hotel...nice gesture. April 20, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by RufusInHI Sheraton La Jolla is no jewel. Upon arrival I was not greeted by the Bellman, didn't even asked if I need any assistance. Don't expected to be acknowledged or recognized for your SPG status. As a Platinum guest I was told that I was upgraded to a nice King bed room, only after a long trek to the room, that I learned that I was put in a very out dated room with two queen beds. After complaining, the hotel was surprisingly able to find an executive room in the executive wing with a King bed. The Club Room was mediocre, very minimal and average food fare. It's been a while that a Sheraton property has let me down. You would not expect such mediocre service and amenities from a hotel property in La Jolla. The Sheraton La Jolla is no jewel. April 17, 2014


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One day after the Arizona Cardinals relieved Ken Whisenhunt of his head coaching duties come reports of another team coveting his services.
CBS NFL Insider Jason La Canfora tweeted the Buffalo Bills have targeted Whisenhunt and his former defensive coordinator Ray Horton among their list of potential head coach replacements.
When Bills execshead West to interview Ken Whisenhunt, a prime target, and Ray Horton, also expected to take a crack at Chip Kelly...— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 1, 2013
La Canfora also said Horton is expected to meet with Cardinals' ownership Tuesday to discuss their new head coach vacancy.
Also, staying in AZ, Ray Horton meeting with Cards ownership today. He is a candidate there. BUF and CLE also set to interview him— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 1, 2013
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John Terry and Didier Drogba must return to Chelsea's XI in Napoli, says Ray Wilkins, if possible.
Last Updated: 20/02/12 1:30pm
The Stadio Sao Paolo won't be a place for the faint-hearted on Tuesday.
The ground will be electric and it will be extremely difficult for Chelsea to come through and get a result.
I was out in Napoli in November to cover the group game against Manchester City and, my word, the atmosphere was fantastic.
The ground was two-thirds full two-and-a-half hours before kick-off; the fans, who have not had a lot of European football to watch in recent years, turned out in their droves and really let their voices be heard.
If you're a big player, that's the type of environment you should want to play in and I'm sure the Chelsea lads will relish the experience. If they are still in the tie for the return leg, the atmosphere will just as cracking at Stamford Bridge.
I watched Chelsea closely during Saturday's draw with Birmingham and have to say it wasn't the best performance. It almost looked laborious at times but fair play to Chris Hughton - he set his side out in fantastic fashion.
Obviously, Chris' best-laid plans would have gone to waste had Chelsea scored early on. He would then have had to go to Plan B fairly early but that wasn't the case and they defended exceptionally well and made life difficult for Chelsea, who have now won just one of six games in all competitions.
The one piece of good news is that it looks as though John Terry may well be back in the fray because there's no doubt that Chelsea have missed him immensely.
Terry is a leader of men; results haven't been anything like Chelsea would like them to be when he's been out and his return can only be a huge lift for the side. The same goes for Ashley Cole; when you talk about world-class players, Ashley comes into that bracket. He's quite exceptional.
It's also time for another big man - Didier Drogba - to return to the starting XI.
Fernando Torres will be feeling as low as a snake's belly after being off at half-time at the weekend so, for me, Didier has to start. I feel for Fernando, I really do. He's had chances but there have been some great saves and some poor misses too.
I know he is working extremely hard to put things right but at the moment it doesn't seem to be working for him. He has a proven goal-scoring record, albeit not at Chelsea, and I'm sure that he'll add to that sooner or later if he keeps sticking at it.
Andre Villas-Boas is another man who knows the score. He knows he has to win something and given the quality of Real Madrid and Barcelona right now, his best avenue appears to be the FA Cup.
Chelsea have to win something this season, because that is what is expected after the success they've enjoyed in recent years.
Andre was Mr Abramovich's own acquisition, so one would have thought that he'd get a bit more time to prove what he can do regardless of how this tie pans out.
I think Chelsea can go through even if they come back to the Bridge with a goal deficit, but anything more than that will make life very difficult for them.
Napoli may not be doing so well in the Italian League at the moment but they do have a fantastic front three in Edinson Cavani, Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi. Those guys can cause any defence in world football a problem.
They really did look a splendid unit against Manchester City, especially in the away game at the Etihad Stadium, where the way they set themselves out was exceptional.
They didn't give any room in between the lines for the likes of David Silva to pick the ball up; they were very solid indeed. Away from home they are always a threat on the counter. Lavezzi turns defence into attack so quickly with his pace. I think he's an extremely impressive young man.
They'll make it incredibly tough for Chelsea but across the two legs I'm backing the Blues to come through.
CSKA Moscow v Real Madrid
Real's biggest worries about this fixture might well be the weather and the plastic surface but I don't think Jose Mourinho will allow his players to dwell on either of those factors too much.
No matter how cold it is in Moscow, I'm confident the La Liga leaders can get the job done particularly as today's plastic surfaces are almost as good as grass.
Real won't relish going there but they are in great form - with 27 wins from 30 matches in all competitions behind them, including this weekend's 4-0 win over Racing. But they'll know they've got to stand up and be counted because these are the games where you've got to put your body on the line if you are going to win a big tournament.
Real are way ahead of Barca in La Liga but Barca seem to have it over them when they play each other.
Barca had a big game of their own this weekend, against Valencia, and they put five past them so it does appear that when a big game comes about - like in midweek against Leverkusen who they ripped to pieces in the second half - they are more than capable of stepping up.
I still think it is a tall order for Real to win the Champions League. Ok, La Liga is in the bag but whether they can surpass their rivals in Europe is another story.
CSKA haven't played for a couple of months due to the winter break and although they will have prepared for Real by playing games against local sides, it isn't the same; nothing stands you in good stead for playing the big boys like playing a big team so this is a major test for them.
The other ties
Basel aren't one of the big boys (despite putting Manchester United out) and I don't think they'll come up to the standard that Bayern will set.
Over the two legs I expect Bayern to go through - but then I expected United to qualify for the knockout stages! I thought United couldn't have hand-picked their group any better, to be honest, but it wasn't to be unfortunately and now the Europa Cup is looking quite a good tournament!
Inter Milan travel to Marseille after losing 3-0 at home to Bologna.
Marseille are never easy to beat, especially at the Velodrome, so this will be extremely difficult for Claudio Ranieri's men, who are on a bad run in Serie A.
But Inter are Inter - when these young men come up against European opposition they will raise their game, there is no two ways about it. They will defend properly and make life very difficult for Marseille.
I think Inter will go through over the two legs; they've got plenty of Champions League experience and this Marseille side is having some problems, despite being third in the league. Once that Champions League music cranks up before the game, I'm sure they'll be ready.


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AAPL stock took a 1.8 percent hit in pre-market trading as China Mobile not only failed to announce its iPhone launch today as had been expected, but its chairman Xi Guohua specifically told reporters that the world's largest carrier had no announcement to make.
While neither Apple nor China Mobile ever officially confirmed today as the launch date, the Chinese government confirmed the date as the one on which 4G service would begin, China Mobile had said it would launch "a new brand" today and the WSJ seemed confident last month that today was the day.
The deal has been a very long time in the coming, but all the pieces of the puzzle looked to have fallen into place …
The Chinese regulator signed-off the final licence in early September, Apple announced that the handsets would go on sale in China as of the opening weekend, we've had leaked China Mobile posters, a pre-order website, in-store displays (photo, above) – and 4G service in China did indeed begin today as promised. That the iPhone launch hasn't happened is very odd.
While there are already millions of iPhones in use in China (one source claiming as many as 42M unofficially using China Mobile's network already), and the iPhone has already officially launched on smaller Chinese carriers, the China Mobile deal is expected to generate tens of millions of extra sales for Apple. Estimates have ranged from 38M for China and Japan combined to 70M for China Mobile alone.
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I hate to say it, but last years Chinese Android phones (try one before you reply) blow the iPhone 5s out of the water from everything from usability (lack of bottom of screen back button on iOS is huge problem when navigating apps) to screen size to multi-tasking to (most importantly), customizable 'desktop' – something that makes Android invaluable. See the latest Chinese phones on GSM Arena, two have 2K displays and very versatile cameras, never mind standard charging ports etc – and no reliance on a garden wall ecosystem.


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Mr Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti, the outgoing Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Skye Bank Plc, spoke to business editors on his tenure and his future plans. Steve Omanufeme was there. Excerpts:
You have spent four years as MD of Skybank and over 25 years a banker, with 10 years as CEO. Now that you are leaving what will you be doing next?
I have been in banking since 1987. I went in as Head of Accounts and Computers in Nigerian American Merchant Bank, which was a middle Management position. I moved to Midas Merchant Bank in 1990 and I rose to become CEO of Midas Bank in 1995 and I left in 1997 after almost 2 years. I left on my own volition. I came back into banking in 2002 as the CEO of Eko International Bank, and I stepped down. I thereafter became the Deputy Managing Director of the emergent Skye Bank Plc, following the consolidation exercise. I have not fully decided, I am only going on a long vacation after a long time working.
You have been in banking for a long time. How will you assess banking then and now?
It's been very transformational, lots of things have happened. We have moved from 3-bedroom flat banks of N5 million share capital to banks with N100 billion capital and with a branch network of over 500 to 800 branches. So it has been very transformational.
A lot more people have come into banking. The banks now have better capacity to finance project and also to help retail consumers. Information technology has also been key to that transformation and it's not just the banks, the central bank and the industry as a whole.
ATMs and other electronics channels have come up in the last few years, there is improvement in risk management and corporate governance.We have also seen banks failures.
Banking of today, that is transformational and that been really a major achievement in the last 4 years. AMCON has come on board and we have seen a lot of growth. Today, you can rely on banks.
Whats your opinion on the regulatory authorities?
The regulatory environment is good. It has transformed requirements for bank operations. I dare say the environment, the regulator in particular has been in the forefront of ensuring the soundness of the financial system and therefore they ensure that banks meet up on all requirement, all regulations and keep us in check, whether you are having the right amount of capital, whether they are strong on risk management, they are strong on corporate governance.
They want to see that banks are strong on a lot of things- they are strong on people, there is the competency framework, making sure that the right people are put in the right places, people who have the competence. They are also ready to ensure that people that go into banking behave like bankers in the sense of probity and when they are sanctioned and to see that where people have erred, they do not work in the banks anymore. They have been able to get banks to get up and meet up globally.
Some people are of the opinion that Nigerian banks are over regulated. What is your opinion on this?
Well if we talk about that, there is a reason. First of all, I don't believe that the industry is over regulated. In America, Europe, we have much higher levels of regulation. A bank like Citi Bank in New York will have like 300 resident regulators from at least 5 different regulatory bodies and they are resident there permanently. When you finish with one regulator, you are being reviewed by another. In effect the regulators are there real time with the banks.
In terms of regulation, I don't think we are being over regulated. What has happened is that a new guide to bank charges was introduced, which really reduced the tarrifs and is affecting the banks but the banks' are adjusting.
It might be harsh, I may not agree with everything but I see the reason behind it, which is financial inclusion; bring down charges so we can bank more people. If we bank more people, even if you are making less fees, you will compensate on volume. Some of those charges may be a bit too much but the banks and the central bank are still working out something so we can rebalance some of these changes. Its a good thing but the question is can we sustain it?
Some watchers say Nigeria is still underbankded. What is your view on this?
We have over 10,000 in the US alone. First of all, banks will grow, in some countries. They have 4 banks, 4 main banks. What we still have is a handful of main banks and then you have specialist, those that are known regionally or that have issues, some might be strong in the North, some might be strong in the South.
Some say Nigeria banks cannot indulge in large scale financing. Is this true?
Skye Bank and many Nigerian Banks are truly capable of large scale financing and that has been shown by all the privatisation that you have seen recently. In the shipping industry, we are the first to finance PSV, local content of about 140 million dollars which is used at the Agbami Oil well.
We are also the first to structure a transaction where they are refinancing another vessel through an export credit from Norway and we are the guarantor bank for the same company, the vessel iwa going to cost about 130 million dollars. What that means is that it brings employment and a lot of capacity to the industry and it keeps a knowledge and the experience globally.
You took over the bank four years ago, what state are you leaving it?
Well, I took over at the point of global financial crisis. We had our national crisis as well then. AMCON came after that. So the industry was going through crisis. AMCON came on, all the banks had a lot of toxic assets so at that time, banks were making losses, we too were barely scraping to make profits. So if you look at our ratios, they look terrible but in terms of goals, it has grown in three an half years. We have grown the balance sheet of the bank by about 80 percent and a lot of the indices. Likewise profit today is up at about 14 percent. Other ratios like capital adequacy was quite low as at the time. Today it is about 20%, above the required percentage of 15 percent.
What are the specific measures that you carried out?
We reinforced our management by establishing an enterprise RISK management system framework which is very strong and I believe it is one of the best in the industry. We engaged a lot of policies around everything we want to do either with the right people, training or IT. We are experiencing an upgrade of our IT infrastructure right now, a very significant upgrade. We believe we are on the right track and that is what has been the backbone of that Skye Bank right now.
Is the corporate governance code for banks by the CBN responsible for you leaving at this time?
I want to make it clear because when you don't say it as it is, the market will start reading meaning . As MD, I had a 4-year contract renewable for another 4 years. At the outset, I promised to stay only 4 years and my 4 years is up in a couple of months and I am leaving. To be very clear, I left Skye bank on my own volition, in line with what I had planned for myself and the organisation.
What would the bank remember you for?
Well basically a lot. We ensured that we had an open access system that is acceptable. The bank has an open management system with the whole framework whether it's corporate governance, risk management. Our credit processes is very strong today and we ensured that the people are well motivated with good compensation and welfare for the employees. So in all that we ensured a fair and enjoyable environment that will promote hardwork to meet our corporate goals.
What exactly is your reason for leaving Skyebank, you have the opportunity of a second term?
Look at it this way, I did it the first time when I left after 2 years on the saddle as chief executive for personal reasons. I did it the second time when I stepped down for a colleague to take over the mantle of leadership because I felt the other peson was able and also competent. When I took this challenge. I set goals for myself that by the time I was 49, I would stop working for anybody. Now I am 52 this year and I feel that I should be given time to do things for myself before one gets to 60.
So it is a personal decision. Specifically, from day one I told the Chairman and some of my board members and colleagues that I am only going to do 4 years. So that is why I am going. It is sad but I have enjoyed the time spent with the bank but I have to do what I have set my mind on. I know it is not common, but I have done it few times before. So its common with me.
I don't hold on to anything in terms of power, position and all the things that go with such an office, it means very little to me. What's most important to me is, I have been given the opportunity to serve, the stewardship and so I have done creditably and honourably.
What were the key policies you started and you want the new management to continue?
First of all, the IT, get it off very well because its is a platform that is key to success and use people well, I think I did to an extent but you know you can always improve on them. So in the case of growth, i believe they have learnt from our mistakes, so will know the areas to focus on. They are putting in renewed methods on how to compete in the market and challenge growth, those processes are put in place before it is taken down and I believe they can be used to challenge growth very effectively and physical development, at that stage, they will grow.
Your successor, Mr. Timothy Oguntayo, how much of him do you know in terms of professionalism and pedigree?
Timothy Oguntayo, right from 2006, has worked very close with me, I have been his direct supervisor for most of the last 8 to 9 years and he has got all round competence both in commercial banking and merchant banking. He started his career in UBA so he is got strong commercial background, Prudent Bank, merchant bank, so he cuts across both. he has the thinking of an investment banker and the skills of a commercial banker and nothing can be better than that and he is got great sound judgement which is key for decision making, he is experienced, so he's a people's person, he gets on well with people, he is got good leadership skills, he has the attribute to lead so he can ensure that his continuity and move the bank, I have no doubt that he can move the bank in the right direction.
One key decision making you did that you want to be remembered for.
Well, one thing I did, I reduced the number of loss making branches of over 100 to an average of 12 to 13 and I did that in 2 years.
What is your parting gift to staff and shareholders?
Well, they should stand behind the new leadership and I am sure that there will be continuity, there will be continued growth, they will continue to get returns they are getting and the bank should ensure that it's only poised to do better.
What message do you have for the bank as you retire?
Well I will like to thank them for giving me the opportunity to serve and they should continue to support the new management of the book the way they supported me, the board, the staffs and shareholders they supported me very well over the years and they should continue to do that. I give the now management a strong endorsement, the new leadership. That they should continue to support them, I am sure that they will not dissapoint.
PROFILE Mr Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti is a three-time bank Chief Executive Officer with a good track record of performance and visible achievement. Durosinmi-Etti is a seasoned banker with over 25 years of cognate banking experience, spanning banking operations, Treasury Management, Investment Banking, Project Finance and Commercial Banking.
Born in Lagos over 50 decades ago, Durosinmi-Etti had his primary and secondary education in Lagos. His quest for more knowledge took him to the University of Ibadan where he successfully completed his studies and obtained the Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1982. For professional knowledge, he enrolled for the Chartered Association of Certified Accounts of the United Kingdom and is a fellow of the institute.
Having armed himself with the requisite academic and professional qualifications, Durosinmi-Etti began his working career as an Audit Officer in 1983. After a stint in audit practice spanning four years, his banking career kicked off in 1987 when he joined the Nigerian-American Merchant Bank Limited. He subsequently moved to Mdas Merchant Bank as Head of Treasury and Assistant General Manager in charge of Money Market Division, rising to the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank.
Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti also worked at Lagos Building and Investment Company Limited (LBIC) before joining the then Eko International Bank Plc as General Manager. His prolific output and high productivity within a short period of time earned him an elevation to the position of Managing Director/CEO of the bank in July 2002.
As the Chief Executive Officer, he was in charge of strategic visioning, business develoment and marketing function of the bank. He also provided supervision and direction for leadership and management team of the bank in growing the business, among others.
He also successfully anchored the turnaround of the bank and led it to becoming one of the strong banks in the country. It was the solid and healthy state of the bank that deservedly earned him the position of the Deputy Managing Director of the emergent Skye Bank Plc following the consolidation exercise in the Nigerian banking industry which led to five banks coming together to form the new bank.
A good corporate strategist, tested manager, effective leader and an experienced banker, Durosinmi-Etti, chared his over 25 years banking experience his ups and lows and his next moves.


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PRESS RELEASE Tantor Media, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the nation, is venturing into the realm of print and e-books. The 12-year-old Connecticut-based publisher—after releasing over 2,700 audiobooks—is launching its new print line this fall with a combination of fiction and nonfiction. Tantor will serve consumers and authors by publishing in all formats: print, e-book, and audiobook, to all markets—capitalizing on the emerging marketplace for new content delivery methods. CEO Kevin Colebank believes that expansion in an industry that is going through many dynamic changes is a good strategic move. "We now will provide a complete selection of content options for...