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Almost 60 current and former student-athletes will take part in graduation ceremonies
A total of 18 ECU swimmers earned all-league accoaldes this season
The men's team establish a trio of new varsity standards
The Pirates had 41 individual scoring performances combined.
Kobe's Quote: "Tommy comes back after sitting out last year with an injury. He was one of our the top swimmers in Conference USA as a sophomore and we are excited to have him back competing once again."
At ECU: Varsity letterwinner ... 2009 Conference USA Championship Finalist ... Earned all-conference honors in 2009 ... Ranks among the school's all-time top 10 in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 IM ... Member of the varsity record-holding 400-medley relay team.
Before ECU: Competed for the Marieta Marlins coached by Yit Aun Lim ... Junior National Qualifier ... Senior Sectional Finalist ... Academic All-American ... Finalist at the Georgia high school championships.
Personal: Born July 8, 1989 ... Parents are Ann and Thomas Ryan.
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Fracking has been around in various forms since the late 1940's and there must be hundreds of thousands of wells throughout the world where hydraulic fracturing has been used to increase oil production. Fracking here, in the UK, fracking there in France and Germany and fracking everywhere, including Russia where it has been used in the oil industry for years.
The big story developing internationally of course is how to use the current generation of shale technology to increase oil production. If it happens in places like the Permian, Bakken and Utica, it can technically be made to happen in the UK, France and for example West Siberia:
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday approved a package of stimulus measures to unlock vast untapped unconventional oil resources in Western Siberia that could boost Russian oil production by up to 2 million barrels per day.
The proposals would encourage investors in Russia, whose status as the world's top crude producer is threatened by falling conventional output at Soviet-era fields, to expand use of costly hydraulic fracturing and other chemical enhanced recovery methods.
"Fracking," which brought a boom in U.S. unconventional oil and gas output, is already in use at some fields in Western Siberia, the Soviet-era oil heartland, but has yet to open up the so-called tight oil targeted in the proposals.
"This will open a second life for Western Siberia. The impact on Russian oil output will be very significant," Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Fedorov said after Putin signed a decree ordering the government to refine the package of stimulus measures by Oct. 1 and turn them into legislation.
"The potential is pretty substantial from learning how to produce from tighter formations. There is a grey area between tight rock formations and formations in west Siberian regions which produce today."
This was also foreshadowed by the recent Rosneft/ExxonMobil activity. This will be very interesting. Putin was pushing shale gas as environmental tragedy as little as two months ago.
Bad for gas, but good for oil? You can't have it both ways. Once Russia discovers, as the US has, that fracking for oil is far more productive, and profitable, expect the tune to change.

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One of the reasons it may not have made the Top 100 list this year is because of the distribution. Only an estimated 1100 cases were imported and you can only find this one at Gary's!
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MOSCOW - There are 345 teams that compete in NCAA Division I women's basketball, and the 2012-13 national championship dream is over for 281 of them. Western Athletic Conference champion Idaho, however, is among the 64 teams to qualify for the 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament, and the 16th seeded Vandals will face No. 1 seed UCONN on March 23 at 10:30 a.m. (PT). It is the first NCAA tournament bid for the program since 1985, when the Vandals fell 74-51 in the first round at USC in their only other appearance.
Also in the Storrs, Conn., regional are 8 seed Vanderbilt and 9 seed St. Joseph's. Idaho's (17-15) game against UCONN (29-4) will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
"I've seen them play on TV, that's for sure," Newlee said of UCONN. "I know they're big and physical and athletic, and they can shoot. Obviously we're going to have to bring our best effort out there to Storrs on Saturday."
The Vandals enter the NCAA tournament with a 17-15 overall record, and knocked off the top two teams from the WAC regular season -- Utah State and Seattle U - on back-to-back days in the WAC tournament to punch their ticket to the Big Dance.
"We're playing our best basketball of the year right now," Idaho coach Jon Newlee said, with his team coming off a WAC championship run in Las Vegas. "We went down to Las Vegas on a mission and our team really came together during that week and won three really close games with all the pressure on. The way we performed down there was something we've been talking about all year. We finished playing our best basketball and that's what you want to do."
Tickets are available through the University of Idaho ticket office beginning at 5 p.m. on March 18. Individual tickets will be fulfilled by the Vandal Points priority system. Phone and walk-up orders will be taken from 5-8 p.m. on March 18, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the week.


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The Oregon Brewers Festival is celebrating its 29th year. You can be a part of this extraordinary event by being a festival volunteer. In addition to a great time, you'll receive a festival tasting mug, 16 tokens for beers, hat, water bottle, and a special festival shirt. You must be 21 years of age to volunteer.
Preferred shifts go early, so apply as soon as possible in order to receive the shift you want. Please allow 72 hours for scheduling and shift confirmation.
Due to the large amount of volunteers, please arrive 45 minutes before the start time of your shift. You will receive a tap assignment, t-shirt, hat, water bottle, and a short orientation covering OLCC regulations and server duties prior to the start of each shift. Arriving early is important so shifts start on time! There is no designated parking for volunteers so we encourage taking public transportation.
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Bruno Sammartino will be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame at the 2013 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday night.
Triple H is at the Arnold Classic and was photographed with Bruno. You can view it at this link.
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This page will direct you to the latest news and best sites about NBC Network's Grimm Show
About Grimm
Remember the fairy tales your parents used to tell you before bedtime? Those weren't stories—they were warnings. Nick Burkhardt thought he prepared himself for the realities of working as a homicide detective until he started seeing things he couldn't quite explain. When his ailing Aunt Marie arrives, Nick's life turns upside down when she reveals they are descendants of an elite group of hunters, also known as "Grimms," who fight to keep the balance of humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world. As Nick digs deeper into her past, he realizes that he will have to shoulder the responsibility of his ancestors - and contend with a larger-than-life mythology of the Brothers Grimm that is now all too real.
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Panama City - This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches Exceptional Student Education at Callaway Elementary. Parents and colleagues say Mr. Kessler's students take great pride in being one of "Kessler's Cool Cats."
In Mr. Kessler's Exceptional Student Education class you are not just a student, you are a "Cool Cat." "He has a group of students that really appreciate being in his classroom because he treats them like family and makes them feel very welcome in the classroom," said Tim Keiffer, the principal of Callaway Elementary.
For Kessler, teaching is a dream he'd shelved for 3 decades while engineering and selling plumbing pump stations, finally pursued teaching four years ago. "The rewards are great, every day is a new day," said Kessler.
Now he teaches 3rd, 4th and 5th grade ESE all in one classroom. "He has a very diverse group of students and he makes sure that he addresses each of their individual educational needs according to the program guidelines that he has to follow and he does it in such a way that makes the students feel special and not different from other students," said Mr. Keiffer. "He teaches us new things that we don't know and he helps us with our work that we don't get," said student Josean McKinney.
His ultimate goal for each child is to help them enter a mainstream classroom. "With an ESE classroom the gains aren't tremendous but every little one is significant," said Mr. Keiffer. Congratulations to Mr. Kessler, this week's Golden Apple award winning teacher.


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Not sure where to start with this problem:
For any $d\geq 1$, we admit that there is only one probability measure $\mu$ on $\mathcal S_d$, (the $(d-1)-th$ dimensional sphere embedded in $\mathbb R^{3}$), that is uniform, in the following sense: for any isometry $\mathcal A\in O(d)$ (the orthogonal group in $\mathbb R^{d})$, and any continuous function $f:\mathcal S_d\rightarrow \mathbb R$,
$\displaystyle \int_{\mathcal S_d}f(x)\text d \mu(x)=\int_{\mathcal S_d}f(Ax)\text d\mu(x)$
Let $X=(X_1,...,X_d)$ be a vector of independent centered and reduced Gaussian random variables.
a) Prove that the random variable $U = X/||X||_{L^{2}}$ is uniformly distributed on the sphere.
b) Prove that, as $d\rightarrow \infty$, the main part of the globe is concentrated close to the Equator, i.e. for any $\epsilon >0$,
$\displaystyle \int_{x\in\mathcal S_{d},|x_1|<\epsilon}\text d\mu(x)\rightarrow 1$.
Potentially relevant papers:
http://cseweb.ucsd.edu/~dasgupta/lt1/lec1.pdf pages 2-3
http://cseweb.ucsd.edu/classes/fa12/cse291-b/concentration.pdf pages 2-3


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Vintage Albuquerque's annual gala event began on June 18th, but there is still time to reserve one of the many wine dinners at top area restaurants on Thursday, June 19, and the Grand Tasting at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on Friday, June 20th. This is the 23rd year Vintage Albuquerque has held this event to benefit arts education for children in New Mexico.
All of the events of the four day yearly event are packed with value and typically sell out before the gala begins. The wine dinners at venues like Prairie Star all begin at 7pm and feature leading wineries providing their top wines paired to the culinary expertise of local restaurants. Time is fleeting so one needs to act now to insure getting a seat at the five remaining restaurants (at this writing) that have not sold out.
The Grand Tasting on Friday will feature over 30 wineries pouring more than 100 wines. The culinary wares of 28 top restaurants will provide complimentary dishes to the wines. A silent auction featuring wine, art, jewelry and other items will also be arrayed at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the perfect venue to enjoy the wines, the food and the shopping.
Arts education for children is vital to a child's creative and conceptual development and instills a lifelong love of the arts. However, arts programs are often the first ones cut when budgets tighten. This is where Vintage Albuquerque has stepped in with over two decades of support to New Mexico's children. Not only will attendees enjoy great food and wine, but they will also be helping the organizations this benefit supports.
Those organizations are Albuquerque Museum Foundation with many programs geared to children and expanding their knowledge of culture and the arts. The National Dance Institute (NDI), which inspires children through dance and public performance. The Albuquerque Youth Symphony provides the gift of music to area children and Art in the School, has many special programs for art appreciation and artistic expression.
If one acts now it is not too late to help our children while enjoying good wine, good food and good fellowship with other celebrants of Vintage Albuquerque 2014.


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Using his official Twitter account, actor-athlete Matteo Guidicelli, boyfriend of pop princess Sarah Geronimo, thanked all his fans and supporters for their kind words. You guys knew that he had an exclusive interview on "The Buzz" with Toni Gonzaga and Kris Aquino this evening, Aug. 10, 2014 (Manila time) or this morning, Aug. 10, 2014 (U.S time).
In his interview with the two of the most talented hosts/celebrities in the country today, Matteo Guidicelli revealed that his princess, Sarah Geronimo was in her house and watching him on national TV. Matteo confirmed that he got closed to the pop princess and her mom, Divine, when he was in the U.S. for a concert series. He also shared that he earned the trust of Sarah and Divine almost a year ago, but according to him; he decided not to reveal anything about it to protect not only the pop princess but the parents as well.
Matteo felt proud when he learned that Sarah Geronimo decided to confirm their almost a year relationship with Ogie Diaz several months ago. Matteo said he had a feeling that Sarah felt that it was the right time for her to confirm their relationship on national TV. "I guess she felt it was time, so when I saw it, in a way, I was very proud of her, not because she said I was her boyfriend, I don't really care about that I'm more proud because she stood up as a woman and said what she wants in life," he said.
While he was on the hot seat, his fans and supporters were uniting and talking about his revelation, using their official Instagram and Twitter accounts, they congratulated not only the hunk actor but the pop princess as well because of their courageous move. As you all know, the pop princess is being guarded by her parents especially Divine Geronimo.
Reports claim that they (Sarah and Matteo) are now struggling because of the rules and regulations being implemented by Mommy Divine, but like what Toni Gonzaga said, Matteo Guidicelli should not stop courting the parents if his intention with Sarah Geronimo is really pure.
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- Sarah Geronimo is still not allowed to go out with Matteo Guidicelli alone
- Xian Lim and Kim Chiu are filming their next romantic comedy movie
- Maja Salvador enjoys vacation in South Africa with Gerald Anderson
- Archie Alemania gone wild at a restaurant; girlfriend refused to comment
- Is Mommy Divine willing to give up Sarah Geronimo for Matteo Guidicelli?


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We have taken som more images of the early Tin Lisa prototype. You can check them out on our Flickr set.
Category Archives: Bicycle
Project page for Tin Lisa recumbent launched
Recently we showed you a video of Jan when he took a test ride on our early prototype of the open source Tin Lisa recumbent bicycle. Now we have launched a project page where you can read more about it and keep up with it's development.
A test ride on Tin Lisa – The Open Source recumbent bicycle
Here you can see our member Jan on his first test ride of recumbent bicycle Tin Lisa. It is the first rough prototype of a recumbent design with simplicity in mind and which will be released soon as an Open Source hardware.
It took by the way just a two minutes for Jan (who has never ridden a recumbent) to get the balance and ride without assistance!


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When the Motorola Moto X has been unveiled and subsequently released, many smartphone enthusiasts started questioning whether or not this flagship device is worth the price. Clearly, the handset in question does not offer what the rest of the bunch deliver, and the on-paper specs are somewhat of a disappointment for a top-shelve smartphone. The biggest issues were that the handset does not offer a full HD display and that it delivers a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor – though it's been heavily modified.
On the bright side, Motorola has previously mentioned that its intentions are to release a budget-friendly variant of the X as well, which will be aimed at the pre-paid segment. This mysterious gadget would allegedly offer more bang for the buck, and would put other devices in its segment to shame. If this concept ticks all your boxes, then you should be glad to know that fresh rumors concerning the DVX have just surfaced, along with a new pic starring one of the handset removable back-shells. Check out the details below.
Motorola DVX – Specs and Price Rumors
According to the latest rumors, the Motorola DVX won't have super-narrow bezels (as opposed to the Moto X) will feature a 4.5 inch display that won't be Super AMOLED, will feature a removable back cover that will come in a variety of colors, and it will also offer dual-SIM capabilities. More so, the handset is said to pack the X8 SoC, which is the same chipset that brings the Moto X to life. As a quick reminder, the X8 processing unit is comprised out of a modified S4 Pro chip running at 1.7 GHz, and two additional Motorola processors that handle all the sensors and contextual awareness, as well as voice recognition and language interpretation. It remains to be seen if Motorola DVX's CPU will also be clocked at 1.7 GHz or if it will be down-clocked.
In other words, the Motorola DVX might end up being quite similar with the Moto X, at least in terms of sheer performance. What makes this an exciting bit of news is the rumored price at which the DVX will hit the shelves. According to the source, the gadget will set us back roughly 1200-1500 yuan, which translates into $200-250.
Even more exciting is the fact that this particular source has proven to be quite reliable. In the past, most Moto X (true) rumors and leaks have been delivered by this particular tipster. Evidently, a rumor will remain a rumor until official word comes out, but so far it seems that we have a pretty good lead. Any thoughts?
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According to a recent AARP Public Policy report, a growing number of baby boomers are caregivers and don't realize it.
That's because many think that providing hands-on help to an aging loved one is just a regular part of life. However, according to recent AARP Public Policy Institute research, this is actually considered a viable form of caregiving.
For example, if you drive your mom to her monthly doctor's appointments, or maybe on a regular basis you help your aging uncle check his blood sugar levels for diabetes—all of these activities fall into the caregiving category.
The "New Normal"
Increasingly, people are providing this type of daily care to family members, but they may even provide other complex levels of care, including tube feedings, bandaging and wound care, managing catheters, giving injections or operating medical equipment.
Additionally, spouses or younger family members who are providing this multifaceted care are doing so with little to no training or preparation, an added stressor found in many at-home caregiving situations.
According to AARP's senior vice president for Public Policy, Susan Reinhard, "Most caregivers don't think of what they're doing as work. They think of it as what families do for each other. They don't think of themselves as caregivers."
The report found the impact of shorter hospital stays, limited hospital discharge planning and the spread of home-based medical technologies all are reflected in the complex and physically demanding nursing tasks that family caregivers are increasingly carrying out in the home. AARP defines this new level of care as "the new normal."
Within this so-called "new normal" realm of caregiving, approximately one in four adults in the U.S. are taking care of an adult family member, partner or friend. Also, since many baby boomers are expected to live longer, planning for the future has become critically important.
Tips for Caregivers
The following tips will help boomers and caregivers manage some of the daily tasks that go along with this "labor of love." I hope you find them helpful!
• First, boomers should not be in denial about needing some help later in life or even unexpectedly. With higher rates of divorce, people who never married, and those who are childless, older boomers may be competing for attention from a smaller pool of extended family and friends.
• Therefore, you should make a plan to position yourself-be it in your home or community life-so you can stay active and involved in the things you love.
• Think about whether where you live now or where you might like to live would be a good place if you didn't drive. Ask yourself, could you get around your house with limited mobility? Or, would there be people or services nearby to help if you needed it?
• Finally, be sure to include the cost of long-term care or other services when calculating expenses in retirement.
The Need for Self Care
If you are a caregiver, be sure to put your health first and ahead of all other priorities. Caregiving, while often rewarding, is physically and emotionally demanding work. What's more, you can't care for someone if you don't take care of yourself. Be sure to eat nutritious meals, get enough rest, see your doctor regularly and exercise.
In addition to self care, be sure to ask for help. For instance, make a "to-do-list" and recruit relatives and friends to pitch in. Furthermore, be sure to use community resources. Most communities have services that can help coordinate your loved one's care and provide help with meals, housekeeping, grooming or transportation.
Also, you need to get organized. Calendars can help you prioritize your responsibilities. What's more, don't be afraid to just say no. Accept the fact that you simply can't do everything. Resist the urge to take on more than you can handle. Finally, stay positive. Instead of dwelling on what you can't do, recognize how much of a contribution you are making.


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The Community Action Council (CAC) of Howard County has been named a Baltimore Sun "Top Workplace" for 2011. The contest was open to all for-profit or not-for-profit public and private companies with more than 50 employees.
"We are very excited about this honor," said Bita Dayhoff, president and a 20-plus year veteran of the Community Action Council. "We have extremely dedicated employees who are tireless advocates for the needs of Howard County's low-income residents. We know how stressful the job can be, and we do our best to support our employees, be sensitive to their needs and make sure they know they are an important part of our team."
Businesses that earned a spot on the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces' list were selected based on surveys completed by employees. Those surveys looked at leadership, opportunities for advancement, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits. There were also questions on the survey such as: are new ideas encouraged, do you feel appreciated, are you kept informed and does your supervisor listen to you.
"Most people think that Howard County is an affluent community, and generally that is true. But in today's challenging economy, there are still many families struggling to keep a roof over their head, put food on the table, buy school supplies and warm coats for their children. Bita and her staff do an amazing job of helping individuals and families escape the vicious cycle of poverty. When you are part of something so meaningful, it just makes you feel good about your job," said Howard County Executive Ken Ulman.
Community Action Council of Howard County has been serving the low-income sector of the county for more than 45 years. Some of CAC's services include housing assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, financial planning and management, assets for independence, Howard County Food Bank and Head Start.
The survey results will be published on December 4 in the Top Workplaces special magazine section that will be inserted in the Sunday Sun and online at the baltmoresun.com. An award ceremony will be held on Wed., November 30 at 6 p.m. at the Sun.


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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of Neustar (NYSE:NSR) jumped nearly 12% early Thursday, then settled to close up around 9% after the real-time information analytics specialist turned in better-than-expected second-quarter results.
So what: Quarterly revenue rose 8% year over year, to $237.5 million, which translated to a 12% boost in adjusted net income per share, to $0.95. Analysts, on average, were modeling adjusted net income of just $0.90 per share on sales of $233.1 million.
In addition, Neustar reaffirmed its full-year 2014 guidance for revenue of $945 million to $970 million, and adjusted net income per share of $3.88 to $4.05. While that revenue number is roughly inline with Wall Street's expectations, Neustar's expected 2014 earnings are well ahead of analysts' estimates for $3.74 per share.
Now what: Despite Neustar's sluggish top-line growth, I think shares look attractive even ,after today's pop, trading below eight times next year's expected earnings. As analysts have time to fully digest today's report, I wouldn't be surprised if Neustar stock continues to reward patient shareholders going forward.
Leaked: Apple's next smart device (warning, it may shock you)
Apple recently recruited a secret-development "dream team" to guarantee its newest smart device was kept hidden from the public for as long as possible. But the secret is out, and some early viewers are claiming its everyday impact could trump the iPod, iPhone, and the iPad. In fact, ABI Research predicts 485 million of this type of device will be sold per year. But one small company makes Apple's gadget possible. And its stock price has nearly unlimited room to run for early in-the-know investors. To be one of them, and see Apple's newest smart gizmo, just click here!
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Seaside Inn sits directly on quiet section of Kennebunk Beach in Maine. The only Kennebunk Inn directly on the Beach! Walk to Kennebunkport's Famous Dock Square shops, boutiques and restaurants. Sea kayaking, lobster boat tours, whale watching, fabulous sunrises and sunsets from your room! Surfing, wake boarding and kayaking right out your door. Ocean view Hot Tub. Bicycles.
The Seaside Inn is open year round and includes breakfast daily in the 1850 Boat House. Great values with our special Off-Season Packages in our Oceanfront Inn. View live beach cam on our web site. 9th Generation Family Innkeepers since 1667. Kennebunkport's premier beachfront address. A memorable location and experience directly on the beach. Maine Environmental Leader award.
All guests enjoy our private beach, lighted shuffleboard, manicured croquet court, playground and children's sandbox facilities, all just one mile from Kennebunkport's Dock Square.
All of the 22 spacious rooms in the Inn have two queen-size beds, private deck or patio, air-conditioning, cable TV, mini-refrigerator, full bath with a shower-tub combination, and a phone. The Inn includes a continental breakfast in the 1850 Boathouse room and is open year round.
Insider's Info
Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let's discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Ken & Trish Mason for sharing their secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn?
The Seaside Inn has an awesome Oceanfront location. Located near the mouth of the Kennebunk River, you can watch the comings and goings of the boats. The Seaside is the only inn directly on Kennebunk Beach, just .7 miles from Kennebunkport's famous Shopping and Dining.
What are you best known for? What makes your inn unique? What do you love most about your inn?
Our oceanfront setting is just steps to the Beach! Breakfast in the 1850 Boat House room is amazing. Also, we take pride that Seaside Inn has been in our family for 9 generations, we are America's oldest running family run business.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit?
Kennebunkport is one of the most scenic and fun seaside villages in Maine, with beautiful beaches, great restaurants and boutique shopping, and a vibrant art community.
What's the best compliment you have ever received about the inn?
The Seaside Inn rooms are spotless and immaculate. The breakfast muffins are outstanding.
What's the best kept secret about the area?
The town of Kennebunkport has year round charm, fall is splendid with the foliage against the dramatic ocean colors. Staying at Seaside in winter on the beach is amazing and romantic, and spring is calm and quiet.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area?
With the Seaside Inn as home base, there are so many great things right here in the Kennebunks:
Day one, take a Lobster Boat Tour, pull up some traps.
Day Two, visit the classic Maine fishing village of Cape Porpoise and view Goat Island Lighthouse, have a fresh Lobster at the end of the Pier.
Day Three, take a Schooner Boat ride/tour and enjoy the River and open ocean. Then return to Dock Square for some shopping and dining.
Day Four, walk Parsons Way Footpath along the ocean past President George Bush's Walkers Point Estate.
And we did not even get to time on the beach, soaking in our outdoor hot tub, a kayak paddle on the river, a bike ride on Ocean Ave, a Goat Island Lighthouse Tour, take photos of the Wedding Cake House, a whale watch tour, the Seashore Trolley or Brick Store Museum, visit the First Family Museum. Not to mention day trips to the Old Port in Portland, or outlet shopping in nearby Kittery or Freeport. Clearly you are going to have to spend a week or two!
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn?
The beach is just steps from the Seaside Inn. Kennebunkport's Dock Square is only 7/10 of a mile walk. You can walk to two other beaches easily too.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area?
There are so many great restaurants in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport these days. Some of our favorites are Bandaloop, Pedro's and David's.
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference?
Go to www.kennebunkportmainelodging.com for tips on Boat Tours, Beaches, Museums, and events in Kennebunkport all year round.
How many rooms does your inn have?
The Seaside Inn has 22 rooms.
Do you accept pets?
We do not allow pets, see this list of Pet Friendly hotels nearby: http://www.visitmaine.net/tag/3/lodging-by-category/36/pet-friendly-lodging
Seaside Inn Amenities
Seaside Inn is open year round!
The Inn is located directly on a quiet section of Kennebunk Beach. An extended Continental Breakfast in the Boathouse Room is included for all guests of the Inn.
All of the spacious rooms in the Inn have two queen-size beds and a private deck or patio. Rooms are air-conditioned and have cable TV hidden in a Queen Anne highboy. Each room has a small mini-refrigerator in the bar/vanity area, phone and full bath with hair dryers and a shower-tub combination.
All guests enjoy our shuffleboard and playground facilities. All guests get free access to the local Fitness Center featuring all of the latest fitness equipment. Plus Inn guests enjoy Wireless Internet access - free Guests of the Inn can even order from our Lunch on the Beach menu in season. The Inn is open year round with fabulous off-season getaway package values.
Inn Details and Amenities included with Rates:
- 12 Ocean view and 10 Terrace view rooms
- Direct beach access just steps from each unit
- Ocean view hot tub on 2nd floor deck
- The Inn is a smoke free building
- Special off-season packages
- Free wireless internet access
- Handicapped accessible rooms may be requested
- New Outdoor Lounge Area
- Extended continental breakfast in the 1850 Boathouse Room
- Misting Machine Access
- Use of Six Bicycles
Want to "tie the knot" in our spectacular oceanfront location? Our Innkeeper Ken Mason is a Notary, which in Maine means he is a Justice of the Peace! Ken is happy to perform small civic services (up to about 20 ppl) for Inn guests and your friends can stay with us too!
History of the Seaside Inn
Trish and Ken Mason are America's only 9th Generation Innkeepers. Trish's family has been innkeepers at The Seaside since 1756, nine generations going back to her great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather Jedidiah Gooch who bought the inn from a cousin.
As was the custom at the time, the Inn was passed down for generations to the first-born son. Four generations ago, the property passed down to a daughter and we saw the first name change from Gooch. Another name change occurred when Trish's grandmother inherited the property. Today, the family name at the Inn is Mason, for Trish's married name, her husband Ken Mason keeps the inn with Trish and carries on the family tradition.
Truth be told, Innkeeping on the Seaside actually dates back to sometime prior to 1660, when ferrymen where asked to reside on this oceanfront peninsula at the mouth of the Kennebunk River to ferry travelers across the River. 1660 is the oldest recorded document we can find of an Inn being located on the property.
John Gooch arrived in Maine in 1637, at the request of Fernando Gorges, agent for King Charles II to help settle Maine as a colony. John Gooch, Trish's 9th great-grandfather (so in reality the Trish is a 12th generation Mainer) established the Gooches as central figures in what were to become known as the Kennebunks.
Trish first realized how deeply established her family innkeeper roots in Kennebunk were while she was in High School. She was reading "Arundel," by Kenneth Roberts, and recognized several of the characters and her family's property. "It was eerie," recalls Trish.
While Ken was serving in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Jonesport, Maine, Trish's parents, Mike and Sandy Severance, asked Trish if she and Ken would be interested in running the inn upon their retirement. Having grown up at the Inn, Trish knew the hard work entailed in running an Inn, but it was the warm childhood memories of life at Kennebunk Beach and sea that convinced her. The family legacy compelled her and Ken to continue the innkeeper heritage at the Seaside as well.
This unique and unrivaled story of nine-generations at The Seaside Inn also prompted Trish to write a book, The Seaside House, on the history of the Seaside Inn and her family's stewardship of this special Maine Inn.
Ken and Trish now have two (future Innkeepers) children of their own and are proud to be keepers of The Seaside Inn and are proud to be Maine Green Environmental Leaders.
- An Inn Since 1660 (at least)
- Oldest Inn in the Country (to our knowledge*)
- Oldest Inn in Maine & New England (if above is true)
- Oldest Family Run Inn in the Country**
- Fifth Oldest Family Run Business in the United States**
- Forty-Sixth Oldest Family Run Business in the World**
Handicap Accessible
Handicapped accessible rooms may be requested at the Seaside Inn. All of the spacious rooms in the Inn have two queen-size beds and a private deck or patio. Rooms are air-conditioned and have cable TV hidden in a Queen Anne highboy. Each room has a small mini-refrigerator in the bar/vanity area, and full bath with a shower-tub combination, and a phone.
There are several Cottages adjacent to our property that we rent for the individual owners. Each fully-equipped seaside cottage has either an ocean view, a harbor view or both. Cottages are available for weekly and monthly rentals. These year round homes all have a living room with cable TV and full kitchen facilities; a microwave, pots/pans, linens, and towels are provided. Most have decks. Units are immaculate upon arrival but housekeeping is not included in our cottages during your stay.
Area Attractions
Area Spas
Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique – 31 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine 967-2259
The Spa at Rivers Edge – 83 Portland Road Kennebunk, Maine 207-985-3400.
Ocean Recreation
Lobster Boat Tours, Whale Watches, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking, Canoeing…
Whale Watch – By the Kennebunkport Bridge behind Mobil Station, Lower Village, 967-5507;
Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise-1 ½ hour scenic cruise departs from next to bridge – Kennebunk River, 967-5507
Rugosa Lobster Boat Tour – classic New England lobster boat tour of Kennebunk River and Walker's Point, see seals, haul lobster traps, friendly Captain & crew. Departs daily from Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave. Kennebunkport. 207-967-5595
Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise – 1 ½ hour scenic cruise, 967-5507
Schooner Eleanor – Sailing Trips – Arundel Wharf, Ocean Ave Kennebunkport, 967-8809
Kayak Excursions -Southern Maine Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals. Full service Kayak Company based in Kennebunkport, Maine, and serving Southern Maine from York to Portland. Kayak rentals delivered to your choice launch location. And Guided Tours departing from your choice location.
Manta Ray Adventures – Fishing Charters aboard the F/V Manta Ray, a 36 foot Northern Bay out of Kennebunkport Maine providing ready access to many of the Gulf of Maine's famous and productive fishing grounds. United StatesCoast Guard licensed captain, Capt. Jon Manter. 207-752-0536.
Captain Greg Metcalf - Sight-seeing and Sport Fishing Charters – Kennebunkport Harbor
Libreti Rose II Fishing Charters - Captain Bruce Hebert Cell 207- 432- 4349, Home 207- 247- 4349
Tidewater Fishing Charters – Guided Saltwater light-tackle and fly fishing charters aboard a 23″ SeaCraft Center Console. 229-0201
More Southern Maine Ocean Activities
Finestkind Scenic Cruises – Perkin's Cove. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail cruises. May through October. 646-5227
Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing – Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-2214
Ugly Anne – Deep Sea Fishing – Perkin's Cove. Half & Full Day Trips 646-7202
Deborah Ann Whale Watching – Perkins Cove Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207-361-9501
Perkins Cove Lobster Tours – Perkins Cove Ogunquit, 646 7413
ip Tide III – Private Charters by Captain Dick O'Brien, 646-2011
Excursions – Coastal Maine Outfitting Co., 1399 US Rte. One, Cape Neddick, 363- 0181
Gone with the Wind – Kayaking Rentals, Lessons, and Equipment, 283-8446
Harbor Adventures – York Harbor, 363-8466
Eldredge Brothers Fly Shop-Cape Neddick, 363-9269
Bigger'n Better Sportfishing – York, 800-526-8172
Seabury Charters – York, 363-5675.
Shearwater Charter Fishing – York, 363-5324
Tidewater Charters -Cape Neddick, 363-6524
World Within Sea Kayaking – 746 Ocean Ave. Wells, 646-0455
Casco Bay Lines– Year-round narrated cruises on Casco Bay. Daily ferry service to five Casco Bay Islands. From Casco Bay Ferry Terminal at Commercial and Franklin Streets, Portland, 774-7871
Amusements Parks
Funtown/Splashtown USA – Theme and amusement park, RT 1 Saco, 284-5139
Palace Playland -- rides, waterslides, and amusements, on the beach Old Orchard Beach 934-2001
York's Wild Kingdom – Zoo and Theme Park, RT 1 York, 363-3883
Golf Courses
Cape Arundel Golf Course – Kennebunkport, 967-3494
Webhannet Golf Club – (Semi-Private) Kennebunk, 967-3951
Dutch Elm Golf Course – Brimstone Road, Arundel, 282-9850
Biddeford/Saco Country Club – Old Orchard Road, Saco, 282-5883
Dunegrass at Old Orchard Beach Country Club – 49 Ross Road, – Old Orchard Beach, 934-4513
Cape Neddick – Shore Road, Cape Neddick, 361-2011
The Ledges – Ledges Drive, York, 351-3000
The Links at Outlook – Route 4, Berwick, 384-4653
Merriland Farm – Coles Hill Road, Wells, 646-0508
Sanford Golf Course – Country Club Road, Sanford, 324-5462
Wentworth by the Sea – New Castle, NH (603) 433-5010
Point Sebago Golf Resort – Casco, ME 655-2747
Driving Ranges
Hillcrest Golf – Driving Range and Mini Par 3 Pitch & Putt – 71 Western Ave. Kennebunk, 967-4661
Tee Shot Golf Range – North Berwick Road, Wells, 646-2727
Golf Lessons and Clinics
Miniature Golf Courses
Wonder Mountain Golf Course – RT 1 Wells, 646-9655
Wells Beach Mini-Golf – RT 1, Wells, 646-7570
Sea Vu Mini-Golf – Post Road, Wells, 646-7732
Schooners Mini-Golf - 58 Ocean Park Road, Saco, 284-6174
Pirates Island - Old Orchard Beach, 934-5086
Dock Square – Kennebunkport – shops, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants.
Lighthouse Depot – Largest collection of lighthouse gifts in the world. Route 1, Wells, 646-0608.
Antique Shops and Auctions – All along Rt 1 in Kennebunk, Wells, Ogunquit, York & Kittery.
Tom's of Maine – natural living store, factory outlet store, Downtown Kennebunk 985-3874
L.L. Bean – World famous and open 24 hours, 365 days per year. 1 hour north in Freeport. Freeport also offers over 100 outlet stores. 865-1212.
The Maine Mall – Over 135 stores including restaurants, theaters and more. 364 Maine Mall Road, So. Portland. 774-0303.
The Old Port – Portland's Historic District offers over 158 shops, 65 restaurants, 28 galleries, and numerous pubs. All located in a charming five block area lined with cobblestone streets on Portland's historic waterfront. 400 Congress St., Portland. 772-6828.
Portland Public Market – An indoor market of vendors showcasing fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and many other specialty items. Daily entertainment and activities.
Kittery Outlets – Just 20 minutes south of Ogunquit. Over 120 outlets and the Kittery Trading Post with savings of 20-70% daily. This shopping mecca is often referred to as "America's Maine Street for Outlet Shopping." 1-888-KITTERY.
Things to do & Area Sight Seeing
- 166 Port Road Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-967-8650
Aquaholics Surf Shop
Guided Tours of the Kennebunks. Intown Trolley
Walking Tours of Kennebunkport – 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House 967-2513 or 2751
Nott House – Greek Revival House 6/10-10/7, $3, 967-2513 or 2751
Seashore Trolley Museum – Log Cabin Road – Kennebunkport, 967-2800
Kennebunkport Brewery Tours – Federal Jacks – Lower Village Kennebunk, 967-4322
Architectural Walking Tour – 1 ½ hour walking tour of Kennebunk Historic District, 985-4802
Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm: 1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19th century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. 646-1555, 646-4521.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve, Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours. Rt 9 Kennebunk/Wells Town line. 646-1555.
Scenic Walk – Marginal Way – Ogunquit one mile path along coast. Ends in Perkins Cove
Nubble Light – Soiher Park, York
Goat Island Lighthouse – Built in 1834. Viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center – Maine's largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe. Guided and self guided canoe tours. Abundant shorebird sightings. Nature center offers slide shows, exhibits. Rt. 9, Scarborough. 883-5100.
Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum – 58 Fore St, Portland 207-828-0814.
Maine Wildlife Park – Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Rt 26, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, 657-4977
Other Recreation
Bike Rentals –Cape Able Bike Shop– Now with 2 locations. The main (and original) shop at 83 Arundel Rd, Kennebunkport. And "The Outpost" – perfect for in-town bike rentals, this new seasonal shop is conveniently located downtown in the Lower Village Yellow Building next to the Chamber. 967-4382
Hayrides –Rockin' Horse Stables– 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288
Vacationland Bowling & Recreation Center – RT 1 Saco, 284-7386
Twentieth Century Lanes & Sports Bar – Biddeford, 284-0980
Surfboards, Bodyboards, Skimboards, Wheels & Waves, RT 1 Wells, 646-5774
Airplane Rides – Sanford Airport – 324-0905
American Helicopter – Photo Flights & Scenic Rides, Sanford Airport, (800) 261-2022
Happy Wheels Skate Center – Roller Skating Rink, Scarborough, 883-3713
Hot Air Balloon Rides, 17 Freeman St., Portland, ME Phone: 207-772-4730, 800-952-2076
Summer Theatre
Arundel Barn Playhouse – Arundel/Kennebunkport, 985-5552
Ogunquit Playhouse – Stock Summer Theatre Rt 1 Ogunquit, 646-5511
City Theater – Biddeford Maine's Historic Opera House. Shows March – October. 205 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine. 282-0849.
Art, Entertainment, & Museums
Brick Store Museum – Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 985-4802.
Walking Tours of the Kennebunkport – 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Nott House, 967-2513 or 2751
Kennebunkport Historical Society – 135 North St, Kennebunkport, 967-2751
Guided Tours of the Kennebunks. Intown Trolley – Stops are our door in season
Heart of the Arts – 22 Exciting Arts Destinations in Southern Maine
Nott House – Greek Revival House – Open Mid June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2513 or 967-2751
River Tree Center of the Arts – 967-9120
Seashore Trolley Museum – Largest collection of trolley cars in the world. Countryside rides on historic rides. Log Cabin Road – Kennebunkport, 967-2800
Ogunquit Museum of American Art – P.O. Box 815, Shore Rd. Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207 646-4909
Meeting House Museum – Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit. 207-646-4775.
Old York Historical Society – 207 York St., York, ME 03909 Phone: 207-363-4974
Comedy Connection – 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland, 774-5554.
Portland Concert Association – Dance, opera, musical theater, jazz, & more. 1-800-639-2707.
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Concerts year round. 30 Myrtle St. Portland, 773-8191.
Portland Museum of Art – 7 Congress St, Portland, 775-6148.
Children's Museum and Theater of Maine - 142 Free Street, Portland, Maine 207-828-1234.
Strawbery Banke Museum – Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 603-433-1100
Goat Island Lighthouse- Built in 1834. Best viewed from Cape Porpoise Pier. Get on Route 9 into Cape Porpoise, where Route 9 makes a 90-degree left hand turn, go straight. Drive 1/2 mile to end/Pier and park.
Cape Elizabeth Light/Two Lights State Park– Two lighthouses are perched atop the rocky shoreline. Off Rt. 77 in Cape Elizabeth. Directions: Take Route 1N to into Scarbourgh. Take a right onto Route 207 (traffic light at Oak Hill). Take Route 207 (Black Point Road). Follow almost to the end and take a left onto Route 77. Follow Route 77 to Two Lights road on right.
Portland Headlight & Museum – Maine's oldest lighthouse. Commissioned by George Washington in 1791. Adjacent to Fort Williams Park. Large grounds with picnic facilities and museum on the premises. 1000 Shore Rd. (off Rt. 77) Cape Elizabeth. 799-2661. Directions – Option One: Follow directions to Cape Elizabeth Light continuing beyond Two Lights Road on route 77 to Shore Road/Portland Headlight. Option Two: Take I-95N to I-295N to Port/Waterfront Exit and stay to left. Take Danforth Street thru 3-4 traffic lights. Take right on State Street and cross over Casco Bay bridge onto Broadway Street. Take right at second traffic light (Cottage Road) to Shore Road. Headlight is on left. On a clear day, you can see six area lights.
Wood Island Lighthouse – Get on Route 9 thru Cape Porpoise and past Goose Rocks Beach. Take a right at traffic light (Pool Road/Route 208). Follow Route 208 to end. Take left on Route 208 thru Biddeford Pool and lighthouse is on right.
Sporting Events
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway- Auto racing every Saturday night. Holmes Road, Scarborough. 883-5227.
Portland Pirates Hockey- AHL affiliate of NHL Washington Capitals. Play in Cumberland County Civic Center. Regular Season: October to early April. 775-3458.
Portland Sea Dogs Baseball- AA Farm Team for the Boston Red Sox. Home games held at Hadlock Field, Portland, from late April through early September. 879-9500.
Scarborough Downs- Seasonal harness racing, Rt. 1, Scarborough. 883-4331.
Fitness Centers
Fitness Nuthouse – Rt 1, Kennebunk – Shoppers Village.
Biddeford YMCA Northern York County – Alfred Road (Rt 111), Biddeford 283-0100
Saco Sport & Fitness – 329 North Street, Saco 284-5953
Body Works Health and Fitness Center – 644 Main St, Saco 284-9924
Winter Recreation
National Estuarine Research Reserve of Wells – Laudholm Farms spectacular seaside strolls and cross country ski trails. 646-4521
Vacationland Bowling Center – 812 Portland Rd, Saco 284-7386.
Kennebunkport Brewery – Brewery tours. Shipyard Ale, Federal Jacks Brew Pub, 967-4322.
Rockin' Horse Stables – Horse Drawn Sleigh/Carriage/Wagon Rides! 245 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 967-4288.
Harris Farm Cross County Ski Center – 40 Km of groomed x-c trails and snow shoeing. Rentals and lunch available, ice skating pond. Maple sugaring in March. Minutes from the coast just off Rt. 35, 30 minutes from Kennebunk. 252 Buzzell Rd Dayton, 499-2678.
Your Body Works – Therapeutic massage & spa center with 2 locations, Shore Rd Ogunquit & Rt 1 Wells. Offering 6 types of therapeutic massage & several spa treatments. 1-800-479-1322.
Biddeford-Saco Ice Arena Open to the Public Friday night 6:30-8:30PM 207-283-0615
Maine Rock Gym Indoor Climbing Gym – 127 Marginal Way Portland. 207-780-6370.
Southworth Planetarium - Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. University of Southern Maine's Science Building. Portland 780-4249.
Advent Christian Church – Sea Road, Kennebunk, 985-3319
Kennebunk Baptist Church – Main Street, Kennebunk, 985-2332
Village Baptist Church – Main Street, Kennebunkport, 967-3240
Franciscan Monastery – (Catholic) Beach Road, Kennebunk, 967-4865
St. Monica – (Catholic) Portland Road, Kennebunk, 985-6252
First Congregational Church – North Street, Kennebunkport, 9673897
St. Ann's by the Sea – (Episcopal) Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, 967-8043
Church on the Cape – Langsford Road, Cape Porpoise, 985-4494
St. Andrew's – (Presbyterian) Portland Road, Kennebunk, 985-4303
South Congregational Church – Temple Street, Kennebunkport, 967-2793
Nearest Medical Attention & Hospital
Kennebunk Diagnostic and Therapy Center – US Route 1, Main Street, Kennebunk. 207-467-6999
Southern Maine Medical Center – Rt 111 in neighboring Biddeford. 283-7000
Wells Regional Medical Center (Service of York Hospital) – Route 9 (114 Sanford Road), Wells, Maine. 207-646-5211


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Always a class operation, I have ordered from them over the years, but with the current panic buying going on, I had little hope of finding a couple of AR receivers anywhere, back in late December. Still, Brownell's listed a few in their on line catalog, so I made the order and hoped for the best.
After the first of the year, it became pretty clear that the goop had impacted the blender, so to speak, so I sort of gave up on actually getting my parts. Ass you may know, Brownell's doesn't charge your credit card until the items actually comes in (normally not a bad situation, but it does leave things open for "price adjustments due to scarcity of the item"). I waited in vain.
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There is a fully equipped, common kitchen, and a stylish bathroom with a luxurious shower, a hairdryer and towels. Free Wi-Fi and ample storage is also available.
By bus and metro, guests can be at the iconic Colosseum in only 20 minutes. Less than 20 minutes away is the incomparable Vatican, home of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
5 minutes' walk away is the Testaccio district, popular among locals for its authenticity. It's cramped restaurants have a grungy charm and are a great value. In 10 minutes, guests can walk to the huge Porta Portese street market.
Trastevere Station has direct service to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
No smoking.
No pets.
A €20 fee is required for check-in after 10:00 pm.
Luggage storage is available on the day of check-in.
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It's a small room, but you have all necessary equipment and wi-fi. The host helped us to find the adreess. Thank you, Cristina, the cafe where we had breakfast was very nice. You can get to the city center by bus or by tram. Trastevere is within a short walk. All in all a good place to stay.
Cristina was very friendly and greeted us to give us the key. Upon our arrival she gave us a map of the area aswell as restaurant recommendations and transport advice. The premises were clean and in an excellent location. Its a 5 minute walk to the train station and you can take the number 8 tram (just pass the train station) which takes you directly to the centre of all the sites you need to see (fontana di trevi etc). The fridge and kitcken facilities were useful for those nights when you didnt want to eat out. Overall we had a very nice stay and would recommend it. Thanks again Cristina
The room was very clean. It was on street level facing the street so it was noisy even with the window closed. Checking in would have been an issue if I did not have a cell phone as there is nothing on the outside to say which unit it is. So it should be clarified. It was nice to have the fridge and hot plate and dishes and not having to eat out all the time. Overall without the noise a good experience.
We stayed over for 2 nights and it was great. Nice room, nice bathroom. Cristina was very welcoming and we were only 10/15mn away from Roma historical center by train and very close to the old Trastevere. We had good time there. Cristina's place recommended.
The appartement is near the tram and bus station. The centre is about fifteen minutes by tram. In Travestere are many bars and romanitc typical Italian streets. The rooms are clean and you get clean towels every two days. We loved Rome and had a great time!
Nice, clean room only a short walking distance from the very central parts of Rome. Christina, the host, is very freindly and welcoming!
We had a very nice stay in Cristina's bed and breakfast, a very nice and clean room, with the household made almost every day. There is also a very useful kitchen, and the breakfast is included in a café very close from the apartment ! The historic center is 30 min walk from the bedroom, or 15 min by the tramway 8. We would recommend staying here !
We had a wonderful stay at Cristina's. The room with private bathroom was close to city centre as it took only a 2 minutes walk to get to the tram 8 which goes directly to the city centre. The neighbourhood is more peaceful than Rome centre and we slept very well.
It was nice that breakfast at the local bar was included. The room was very clean. We would recommend staying here.
Ottimo appartamento! Pulito, nuovo, dotato di ogni servizio: wifi, condizionatore, tv in camera, cucina fornita di ogni confort! Abbiamo beccato una giornata di pioggia, temporale pazzesco e l'appartamento si e'perfettamente prestato per goderci comunque la giornata a casa!
Grande il bagno in camera :)
Klein maar volledig appartement. Op loopafstand van station maar ook een half uurtje wandelen naar het gezellige trastevere voor in de avonduren.
Omgeving van het appartement zijn vies, straten en containers liggen vol afval.
Het appartementencomplex is ook behoorlijk oud maar dat zie je daar overal. Het appartement wordt dagelijks schoongemaakt door sabrina en haar dochter Charlotte, erg vriendelijke dames en ook behulpzaam! Ook het ontbijt is goed geregeld bij een plaatselijke bar aan de overkant vd straat, ook hier weer erg vriendelijke mensen, beslist geen ochtend humeur!! Deze barkeepers brengen leven in de brouwerij.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – The UCLA football team had 20 players earn 2013 All-Pac conference honors, the league office announced Monday. Myles Jack was also named the Freshman Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year.
Jack is the first Bruin to win a conference player of the year award since Alterraun Verner garnered freshman of the year accolades in 2006. Jack was also named All-Pac 12 second team on defense.
Earning first team honors for UCLA was junior offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo and senior linebacker Anthony Barr. Both earn first team honors for the second straight season. Junior Ryan Hofmeister was a second team specialist honoree.
Earning honorable mention accolades for the Bruins were: OL Jake Brendel, So.; ST Jayon Brown, Fr.; P Sean Covington, Fr.; TE Thomas Duarte, Fr.; WR Shaq Evans, Sr.; WR Devin Fuller, So.; DB Randall Goforth, So.; QB Brett Hundley, So.; DB Anthony Jefferson, Jr.; LB Eric Kendricks, Jr.; DL Cassius Marsh, Sr.; DL Ellis McCarthy, So.; DB Fabian Moreau, So.; OL Alex Redmond, Fr.; DL Eddie Vanderdoes, Fr.; LB Jordan Zumwalt, Sr.


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Fonte Gaia
These days the original panels are housed in the Ospedale di St Maria della Scala in Piazza Duomo, and the fountain's waters splash around 19th century copies (minus two female nude sculptures considered too risqué back then).
The white marble fountain is a magnet for those looking to rest their weary feet and be lulled by the sound of running water. Hopefully, despite being thoroughly fenced off, it continues to deliver the promised happiness.


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Wise men from Aristotle to The Beatles have observed
that money can't buy happiness, but what inquiring minds really
want to know is: Why not?
After all, we're constantly bombarded with evidence to the contrary, some of which must surely be true. The rich and famous seem to be fabulously happy as they scamper the globe in their private jets, acquiring real estate and adopting orphans, while we mere mortals simmer in rush-hour traffic just to keep food on the table.
Heck, money and happiness even seem to go together
better than love and marriage, which, statistically at least, continues
to have the same success rate as a coin toss.
But appearances can be deceiving.
According to a June
2006 study spearheaded by Princeton economist Alan Krueger and
Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman, once you reach
a certain income level, more money does not contribute significantly
to well-being and may actually result in more stress and less bliss.
"The belief that high income is associated with
good mood is widespread but mostly illusory," according to
the study. "People with above-average income are relatively
satisfied with their lives but are barely happier than others in
moment-to-moment experience, tend to be more tense and do not spend
more time in particularly enjoyable activities."
The study found a weaker-than-expected correlation
between income and moment-to-moment happiness in two surveys: a
2004 survey of 909 employed women in Texas and a 2005 survey of
810 women in Ohio. The researchers also looked at a Bureau of Labor
Statistics survey on how folks at various points of the income spectrum
spend their time. They discovered that women who make over $100,000
a year spend 19.6 percent of their time on passive leisure (i.e.,
fun), compared to women who make less than $20,000, who spend 33.5
percent of their time kicking back or socializing. The findings
suggest a "focusing illusion" that leads people to work
for more money even when happier pursuits would ultimately do them
more good.
"Despite the weak relationship between income
and global life satisfaction or experienced happiness, many people
are highly motivated to increase their income," according to
the study. "In some cases, this focusing illusion may lead
to a misallocation of time, from accepting lengthy commutes (which
are among the worst moments of the day) to sacrificing time spent
socializing (which are among the best moments of the day)."
While we like to think we're just a lotto combination
away from solving all of life's problems, experts agree that money
itself has very little to do with living happily ever after.
The Jones factor
Remember the Joneses down the street? Daniel Gilbert says they actually
might have more influence on your happiness than all the zeros in
your savings account.
The Harvard psychology professor recently condensed
15 years of thinking about the elusive concept of happiness into
his new book, "Stumbling
on Happiness." He says that beyond a certain point, money
has very little to do with happiness.
"The basic idea that 'If I could make more money
I would be happier' is true if you're living in a cardboard box
under a bridge; it's probably not true if you're making $190,000
a year," he says. "Money does make a difference when it
moves you from abject poverty into the middle class, but it stops
making a large difference at about that point. In terms of happiness,
the difference between making $5,000 a year and $50,000 a year is
dramatic, but the difference between making $100,000 and $100 million
is negligible, almost nonexistent."
Nevertheless, an asset shortfall can dampen your bliss when it comes to keeping up with the Joneses.


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Bianca Stuart owns the Bahamian national record in the long jump (6.81m, 2011).
Aug. 9, 2013
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MOSCOW -- Two former Salukis -- Bahamian long jumper Bianca Stuart (2005-2009) and recent hammer throw gold medalist Jeneva McCall (2008-12) -- will make the trip to Moscow for the 14th IAAF World Championships, which begins on Saturday.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) holds the World Championships every two non-Olympic years, with the first meet occurring in Helsinki in 1983. The United States holds a demanding lead in the total medal count with 275, including 132 gold medals.
Stuart -- a two-time All-American, a 2012 Olympian at the London Summer Games and the outdoor national record holder in the long jump in the Bahamas -- owns ten medals in international and professional competition (including two gold medals), but her only trip to the World Championships in 2011 yielded a 17th-place finish. Stuart currently ranks tied for 22nd in the world in the long jump in 2013 at 6.73m (22-01.00).
This is the second international meet in the last month for McCall, a three-time NCAA champion who in July became the first American woman to ever medal in the hammer throw in international competition with her gold medal victory at the World University Games. The 13-time All-American currently ranks 11th in the world and second in the U.S. in the hammer throw at 74.00m (242-09).
Stuart will compete in the long jump prelims at 10:20 a.m. CDT (7:20 p.m. local time) on Saturday, and McCall will compete in the hammer throw prelims at 2:10 a.m. CDT (11:10 a.m. local time) on Wednesday, Aug. 14.


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Cross Country Completes First MWC
The Bulldog men's and women's cross country teams placed sixth and seventh at MW Championships
Cross Country Ready For MW Championships
Fresno State prepares to make a name for themselves in first-ever MW Championship Friday
Cross Country Regular Season Comes To A Close
Women's team places fifth and men finish 11th in season finale
'Dogs Complete Stanford Invite
Men finish 11th, women place 14th in Palo Alto
Hornet Jamboree Next Up For Cross Country
The Bulldogs continue its season as they travel to Sacramento State ...
2012 Cross Country Mountain West Championships
2012 Cross Country Mountain West Championships
Last updated on July 29, 2014
2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 Prior to Fresno State: Personal: CAREER BESTS
Cross Country (Senior):
Ran in all six of the meets during her final campaign ... opened the season with a 10th place finish at the Fresno State Invitational with a time of 19:00.7 ... ran the 25th-fastest 5K time in Fresno State history at the NCAA Inter-Region Jamboree with a time of 17:57.1 to finish 61st ... ran a 22:57.2 at the Mountain West Championships to finish 36th.
Outdoor T&F (Senior): Did not see action.
Indoor T&F (Senior): Did not see action.
Cross Country (Junior):
Top finisher for the Bulldogs in three of six meets ... ran career bests in the 4K at the Aggie Open (14:42.2) and in the 6K at the Sundodger Invitational (22:06.38) ... finished with a team-best 22:14.34 at the MW Championships.
Outdoor T&F (Junior): Did not see action.
Indoor T&F (Junior): Did not see action.
Cross Country (Sophomore):
Top finisher for the Bulldogs in the Nevada Chase Race in Reno Nevada ... season-best in the 5K at the Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara, Calif. with a time of 18:46 ... also competed at the WAC Championships finishing with a time of 20:02.
Outdoor T&F (Sophomore):
Competed in seven meets and three track events (800m, 1500m and 5000m) ... finished fourth in the 1500m run at the Western Athletic Conference Championships on May 8 with a time of 4:42.00 ... ran season best 18:37.57 at the WAC Championships on May 8 in the 5000m ... finished 800m in season-best 2:16.00 at the ShareSlo.com Cal Poly Invitational on March 24.
Indoor T&F (Sophomore):
Competed in three meets and two events (800m and 1-mile) ... ran season-best mile time of 5:03.95 at the WAC Indoor Championships on Feb. 23 ... finished 800m in season-best 2:18.11 at University of Washington Indoor Open on Feb. 12.
Cross Country (Freshman):
As a newcomer she participated in five runs ... season-best in Santa Clara at the Bronco Invitational with the mark of 17:48 ... top finisher in the Nevada Twilight Invitational ... participated in both the WAC championship and the NCAA Regional finishing at 22:13 for the 10K.
Outdoor T&F (Freshman):
Ran a personal-best at the Brutus Hamilton Open in the 1,500-meter with a time of 4:35.43 finishing third ... she also competed in other meets.
Indoor T&F (Freshman):
All four years of high school she earned letters in Cross Country and Track and Field...her senior year earned second-team all-TRAC and Valley honors...finished 11th in the state her senior year.
Born July, 16 1991 in Fresno, Calif....parents are Lori and Steven Barserian...has one brother Seth Barserian and one sister Lindsay Hall...enjoys running, spending time with friends and boyfriends, ultimate Frisbee and eating tons of food...admires her parents the most because they brought her up with love and have always supported her...chose to Fresno State because she loves her hometown because it is where she is supported by family and friends.
Cross Country:
● 4K - 14:42.2, Aggie Open (8/31/12)
● 5K - 17:48.9, Bronco Invitational (10/16/10)
● 6K - 21:57.0, Stanford Invitational (9/29/12)
Outdoor T&F:
● 800m - 2:13:39, Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships (5/10/11)
● 1,500m - 4:33.66, Mountain West Outdoor Track & Field Championships (5/8/13)
● 3,000m - 10:25.63, Fresno State/Cal Poly Dual (3/9/13)
● 5,000m - 17:22.47, Sacramento State MONDO Mid-Major Challenge (4/7/11)
Indoor T&F:
● 800m - 2:16.46, UW Indoor Open (2/13/11)
● 1 Mile - 4:59:62, Western Athletic Conference Indoor Championships (2/24/11)
● 3,000m - 10:23.97, Western Athletic Conference Indoor Championships (2/24/11)
● 5,000m - 18:10.26, UW Husky Classic (2/18/13)
Prior to Fresno State:
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I remember long ago when the makeup artist who gave me Ben Nye's Burns & Blisters wheel remarked the two important accomplishments in his makeup career were achieving the perfect natural eye look and makeup application on a mature woman.
This came from the same guy who told me my makeup was bland! I looked at him with cruel disdain. Okay, I didn't show it on the outside but on the inside I did. I just acted like the words flowed into one ear and out the other. I had no use for boring matte neutral shadows back then, I was still a Spring chicken!
Fast forward and guess what? I turned into a mature woman who had trouble finding the perfect natural eye look. I had enough color shadows to color an entire Cirque Du Soleil troupe. This mostly had to do with not knowing what colors gave that skin tone makeup look. You know the kind you see in the Showtime series The Tudors, natural and neutral yet not overpowering. They may look boring but they do lay the foundation for other eyeshadows. Think of them as the bra and undies for the dress to be layered on top; in this case for the shimmery colors. Makes sense yet hard to pick out the colors that display this naturalness.
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These palettes are only a few that offer the basic eye look, there are more. They may look boring for the color addicted but when it comes to the basic organization of makeup, starting from these colors help build the collection. Once I had my basic classic colors, the other color eyeshadows fell into place and made my mornings easier and quicker. And, we all know how important those extra seconds of sleep are!
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The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers.
In January, the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Justin A. Alzaidi with unprofessional conduct. Alzaidi allegedly didn't supervise residents of his adult family home taking their medications. A resident took the wrong medication which caused a severe medical reaction requiring emergency hospitalization. He also allegedly threatened a resident who asked about the medication mix-up.
In January, the Surgical Technologist Program charged Jeremy A. Kennedy with unprofessional conduct. Kennedy allegedly didn't comply with a required substance abuse monitoring program.
If you have questions about this report, contact Health Systems Quality Assurance Division at 360-236-4700. For questions about the Oregon State Board of Nursing report, call 971-673-0685.


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TravelogueRobert Cruickshank graduated this spring with a history major. Respond at [email protected].
Friday, June 2, 2000
Category: Opinion
It is an extremely hot place, where rain is occasional and precious. The skies are not blue, but brown -- smoggy skies made possible by uncontrolled growth and a near-absence of public transportation. The metropolis sprawls outward in every direction. Only a few tall buildings gathered next to each other are able to lay claim to being the "downtown" of the region. It is a place populated by conservative folk, conservative in manners as well as in politics. By no means all white suburbanites, they think of themselves in that way, ignoring any diversity in their midst.
I'm talking about Los Angeles, right? No, the unbearable hell I traveled to last week is Phoenix, Ariz. You are forgiven for thinking of Southern California, because the two places are alike in many ways. The differences are not one of place but of time and history, which will become clear as I sketch a picture of this desert paradise-lost.
Every year, I travel to Arizona with my family, visiting relatives in a suburb of Phoenix. It has become a sort of second home for my mother's side of the family and, as such, I've been able to see Phoenix grow and fester, like an open wound, for the better part of a decade.
Phoenix is little but mile upon mile of white stucco houses, punctuated only occasionally by equally bland shopping centers. To say that the place is mind-numbingly boring is an understatement. There is nothing for the area's youth to do, except for the typical soccer leagues, school and church-related activities. The kids can go to the movies, hang out at each other's houses -- playing video games or swimming around in the pool -- but little else. It is all very simple, routine and supervised -- the antithesis of what most kids want to get out of their childhood.
The beautiful Sonora Desert, in which Phoenix lies, has been paved over and planted with all kinds of alien flora. As the region is dominated by Republicans, there is nothing in the way of urban planning, growth control or public transportation. Such things, of course, would amount to an unacceptable government regulation of the free market, and in Arizona, the market is king. As a result, saguaro cacti and the blue skies have been sacrificed, replaced by unnatural expanses of green grass and hazy skies. Some 3 million people live in the region, and that number is expected to nearly double by 2010. Already, new developments are being built in the unspoiled desert outside the Valley of the Sun, with no end in sight to the sprawl.
Not long ago on National Public Radio, I heard a discussion about the Interior West (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah) and the spectacular growth it has experienced lately. One of the guests made a point about how conservative these places had become, as suburban refugees from older metropolises, especially Southern California, sought out a place where they could raise their children, away from the problems of the other areas. This thesis explains Arizona quite well.
What has happened is that suburban families have decided to hide from reality -- hide from diversity -- in the deserts of the American West. Arizona's indigenous Latino and black communities are largely ignored by the newcomers, thought of only as places of crime and poverty. Suburban Arizonans see themselves as a white, Christian, middle-class people (church attendance is higher in Arizona than the national average). They block out all knowledge of diversity to blindly raise their children in their sheltered suburban utopia.
This facade, built of good schools, soccer leagues and mass developments of tract homes, is very thin indeed. The parents of the children for whom all this was built recognize the fragility of their ideal world. One of them told me about a time when their children participated in a youth discussion at their local church. Their kids, who attended a private school, were shocked to hear other young Christians, public-school kids, tell of drug use, alcoholism and attempted suicide. Their kids, who were all in their teens, hadn't ever heard of such things from people their own age and had no idea how to respond to or make sense of it. Their mother told me that she had always hoped to raise her kids in a community where these things weren't around, but that she had come to realize that her kids would one day have to confront these issues, issues which could never be avoided or eliminated.
She, like many Arizona parents, was a child of the '60s and '70s. Many of them grew up in the maelstrom of social and cultural upheaval, and they were the baby boomers who rejected all that the '60s stood for. To them, Arizona is the place where they can return to the idyllic time of the 1950s, before everything was turned upside-down. Ignorance is bliss, but it is also stupid. Arizona today likes to think of itself as locked in the 1950s, but if this is the case, its own version of the 1960s is not far off. The problems of being young and of trying to make a living in a capitalist country cannot be dealt with so easily or simplistically. Sheltering the young from reality accomplishes nothing but making it more difficult for those kids to deal with a harsh world. Indeed, I think it is no coincidence that the Columbine massacre happened in the Interior West, where sheltered ignorance is the norm.
I saw the sun rise over the desert hills one morning and, for once, Phoenix looked truly beautiful. The sun, along with the 110-degree heat, told me that nature was still there. You cannot hide from the problems of human life so easily, just as a metropolis cannot deny the facts of the natural world. I only hope the youth of Arizona will not be forced to find these things out the hard way.
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The common name of this species derives from the erroneous belief among early settlers that the bitter rhizomes were beneficial in the treatment of snakebites. In fact, the foliage and rhizomes are highly toxic, causing fatalities from 'Milk Sickness' because the toxins can pass through the milk of dairy cattle to humans. White Snakeroot has been reassigned recently to the genus Ageratina, although it is still often referred to as Eupatorium rugosum. Normally, White Snakeroot is largely hairless, although some authorities describe a pubescent variety of this species. White Snakeroot resembles many of the white-flowered Eupatorium spp. (Bonesets), but these different species can be distinguished from each other by the appearance of their leaves. Among the species in this group, White Snakeroot has the broadest leaves; its lower leaves are cordate or broadly ovate, and these leaves have long petioles. White Snakeroot usually occurs in and around shady woodlands, while many of these other species are found in prairies and sunny wetlands.
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A car bomb detonated outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta killed nine and wounded 173 just before Indonesia's presidential election and two days before the anniversary of 9/11. Jemaah Islamiyah, a Southeast Asian terror group linked to al-Qaida, reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was punishing Australia for its involvement in the war in Iraq. "'We decided to call Australia to account, which we consider one of the worst enemies of God, and God's religion of Islam," read a statement posted on an extremist Islamic website.Read more.
"'It is a certain fact that not all Muslims are terrorists, but it is equally certain, and exceptionally painful, that almost all terrorists are Muslims.'" Abdel Rahman al-Rashed, general manager of satellite television station Al Arabiya, adds to the tone of self-criticism growing among Muslim commentators in the aftermath of the Beslan massacre. John Kifner of The New York Times reports.
Greg Thompson, the superintendent of the Humansville, Missouri school system, was made to leave his post this week after a protracted controversy and federal lawsuit over Thompson's display of a Ten Commandments plaque on a school wall. The unrepentant Thompson said he will focus on how different levels of government can be utilized to allow religion in schools. "'We've got to turn this moral decay around…There needs to be a hundred or a thousand Judge Roy Moores.'"
The Los Angeles County seal has been altered to remove a contested gold cross as well as the Native American goddess Pomona. Immediate protests greeted the seal's debut, with the usual suspects promising a fight to restore the cross. But who will restore Pomona?
The Pimping of God: Jay Michaelson writes part five of Jewsweek's "Jewish critique of Bushism," arguing that "gay marriage has almost nothing to do with the presidency." Previous critiques asked: "Why should we live in a country ruled by a Christian Fundamentalist theocrat?" "Why is Bush bad for the Jews?" and "Why is Bush bad for Israel?"
"One big difference in fertility rates remains: Conservative, religiously minded Americans are putting far more of their genes into the future than their liberal, secular counterparts."
Alan Keyes is criticized by clergy and local Illinois politicians for claiming that Jesus would not vote for Democrat Barack Obama. "'I will leave Mr. Keyes to the theological speculations,'" said Obama. "'I'm not running to be the minister of Illinois." Read more.


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Texting and driving, common sense says don't do it… but what does your state law say? I hit the streets to see if you know! Turns out… confusing laws and loopholes from state to state have commuters scratchin' their heads.
Click the picture to see my report and test your street sense


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Jul 29, 2009 2:47 PM
We've gotta love makeup that works as hard as we do, and Stila's Convertible Eye Color ($22) definitely pulls its weight. The pencil is already workin' hard with a liner on one end and a smudging/blending tool on the other, but then it gets into overtime: when you twist the center of the pen, it opens to reveal ready-to-apply eye shadow in a corresponding color to the liner. Someone give this stick a raise!
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Sample translations
Has anyone been able to add sample translations yet? (To the left of the 'save' button on the 'add a mem' pop-up box.) If I try it, I'm told that my mandarin sentence must include the exact word in square brackets...even when this is actually the case with the sentence I'm trying to submit.
There is a bug with this in Mandarin - if you put the Mandarin word in the English sentence then it works... but then it will need to be edited and fixed once the bug is fixed. So I'm afraid that that is not functional at the moment. We will get it fixed soon though. Sorry for the annoyance,
Best wishes
Thanks for this info. I wondered what I was doing wrong when I attempted translation too!
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