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Topic: MacBook Pro
Google Chrome browser updated for Apple's Retina display MacBook Pro
07/31/2012, 08:07 pm
Google Chrome users with Apple's next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro can now take advantage of the high-resolution Retina display with their browser.
September launch pegged for Apple's 13" Retina MacBook Pro, new iMac
07/24/2012, 02:07 am
A Retina display-toting 13-inch MacBook Pro is expected to join the recently-released 15-inch model sometime this September and may be accompanied by an iMac refresh, writes analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a note shared with AppleInsider.
MacBook Pro Retina supply improving as both models now in stock at MacMall
07/20/2012, 09:07 pm
It will be several more weeks before Apple is expected to eliminate the backlog of orders for its new MacBook Pro with Retina display over at Āits online store, but one of the company's resellers said this week it's ready to ship both models immediately with added savings.
Retina-quality graphics being prepped for Apple's online store
07/19/2012, 08:07 am
New, higher-resolution versions of graphics for Apple's online store have been discovered, indicating the company is preparing to improve the website for devices with Retina-branded displays.
Shipping times for Retina display MacBook Pro improve to 2-3 weeks
07/13/2012, 09:07 am
Apple has begun catching up with demand for its popular new MacBook Pro with Retina display, as estimated shipping times have improved to two-to-three weeks.
Purported 13" Retina MacBook Pro benchmarks appear, launch rumored before Oct.
07/10/2012, 01:07 pm
As benchmarks for an unreleased MacBook Pro running a previously unknown build of Mountain Lion have appeared, a new rumor suggests Apple could launch its 13-inch Retina display MacBook Pro before October of this year.
San Francisco to cease Mac purchases without EPEAT certification
07/10/2012, 11:07 am
Officials in the city of San Francisco are moving to block the purchases of new Macs after Apple removed EPEAT certification from its laptops and desktops.
Apple explains MacBook Pro Retina Display settings with support FAQ
06/27/2012, 01:06 am
A Frequently Asked Questions page on Apple's support website offers detailed information about settings for the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display in an attempt to clear up confusion about the new screen's capabilities in low-resolution mode and Microsoft's Windows operating system.
PC makers struggle as Apple locks up metal chassis supply
06/26/2012, 09:06 am
Supply of metal chassis for ultraportable PC notebooks remains constrained as Apple has reportedly locked up most of the capacity available from suppliers.
Retina display image retention reported by new MacBook Pro owners
06/25/2012, 05:06 pm
Some early adopters of the new MacBook Pro with Retina display are experiencing image persistence issues with the laptop's high-resolution screen, prompting Apple to replace any possibly defective units.
Discounted MacBook Pros with Retina display now in stock; 50% off AppleCare
06/21/2012, 11:06 pm
While Apple's online store continues to list wait times of 2 to 3 weeks on new orders for its 15-inch MacBook Pros with Retina display, one of the company's authorized resellers -- which is also offering AppleInsider readers the lowest prices anywhere -- has received stock of the high-end model and is ready ship the new notebooks immediately. Separately, a second reseller is offering additional savings when purchasing new Macs alongside AppleCare.
Blizzard further optimizing 'Diablo III' for MacBook Pro Retina display
06/21/2012, 02:06 pm
Though the blockbuster game "Diablo III" currently runs on the new MacBook Pro at the native resolution of its Retina display, developer Blizzard has indicated it is working on further improvements to the title specific to Apple's latest notebook.
Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina Display can power 3 external monitors
06/20/2012, 11:06 pm
With its two Thunderbolt ports and an integrated HDMI port, Apple's new Retina Display-equipped 15-inch MacBook Pro can power up to three external monitors for an impressive total of four screens.
Teardown of non-Retina MacBook Pro finds thicker RAM slots, hard drive
06/20/2012, 08:06 am
Apple's updated MacBook Pros featuring the same design as the last generation are thicker than the new Retina display model thanks to stacked RAM slots and a 2.5-inch hard disk drive.
LG supplying MacBook Pro Retina displays to Apple
06/19/2012, 04:06 pm
At least one of the suppliers for Apple's new high-resolution MacBook Pro Retina display has been identified as LG Display.
Review: Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro with 15" Retina display
06/19/2012, 01:06 pm
Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro represents a marriage between the design of the whisper-thin MacBook Air and the power of the previous MacBook Pro. But it's the feature that sets this notebook apart ŚĀits high-resolution Retina display ŚĀthat makes this new notebook decidedly more "Pro" than "Air."
MacBook Pro Retina display teardown shows off 'engineering marvel'
06/19/2012, 08:06 am
A disassembly of the new MacBook Pro's Retina display has revealed Apple's impressive design for the high-resolution screen, featuring a glass-free front that allows the screen to be thinner than its predecessor.
First look: Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro with 15" Retina display
06/15/2012, 11:06 am
Days after the new MacBook Pro with Retina display was unveiled, the first shipments of Apple's next-generation notebook have begun to arrive. AppleInsider offers a closer look at its new, thinner design and high-resolution display.
Apple expected to launch 13" Retina MacBook Pro by early Oct.
06/14/2012, 12:06 pm
Apple will bring a high-resolution Retina display to its 13-inch MacBook Pro with a product update set to launch this October, according to one insider.
Review roundup: Apple's Retina MacBook Pro is pretty but pricey
06/14/2012, 12:06 pm
Reviewers are floored by the high-resolution Retina display on Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro, but remain put off by the $2,200 entry price.


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Female character of the manga/anime series Lupin III. She's hot and has a 39'' bust to go along with that succulent body of hers. ^-^ will Lupin ever pork her? Probably not.
"Faye Valentine is pretty-much the Fujiko of the new age. But, Fujiko is still so damn hot. ^-^"
by Dave January 29, 2004
by dj gs68 October 27, 2003
The only woman in Lupin's gang. She seems to be the jack of all trades of Lupin the 3rd; she is always either planning the next heist or out getting supplies. Fujiko also tends to seduce men into doing whatever she wants them to do.
Fujiko = pimpalicious incarnate!!
by Shawn B. June 06, 2003
A woman of Lupin III. Sometimes the ally of Lupin. Considered very seductive. Sometimes I like to call her "Satan" or "Lucifer". Sex...haha
by ? October 23, 2003
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush

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Hello all,
I have had three hives now that have been turned over and scattered at my bee yard. The yard is fenced in by 4-foot pallets, in which the widest opening is about 8-10 inches. The fence make an awesome windbreak, too. The hives are sitting on railroad ties 16 inches above the ground, and they each also have a 15-20 lb rock on top of their lids. Now I first noted something interesting when I set 8 old dryish half-consumed pollen sub patties in the corner of the yard. I forgot about them and went home. I remembered the next morning and drove the 4 minutes back to get them. Not one of them was there and I found just one patty 40 yards outside the bee yard, mostly eaten with small claw marks (skunk or opossum size?) in it. I kinda scratched my head, picked it up and went home. I came back about a week and a half later to find one of my two single deep hives flipped over and scattered. None of the woodenware was damaged in any way, and the hive body had fallen upside down with all the frames intact. The comb had not been touched, and all the bees plus the queen were there still. I put everything back together, and then went home. So now I just got back from the yard, and the same hive plus the other single deep are flipped, too. Same scenario, bees and queens all there, zero comb damage, and no woodenware damage. Just turned over and scattered. The frames landed less orderly this time, but the bees are all there, and like I said, no comb damage. So I put everything back together again, and came home to ask you all about it. There are horses grazing in the pasture around the yard, but I doubt it was them. There are quite a few dog-like tracks around and in the bee yard, but I can't quite tell what shape and size. I am sick of this and am wondering what you think may be doing this and what solutions you may have. Thanks in advance!


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Town Square
Original post made by Justice is served, Birdland, on May 23, 2010
Fact: On Thursday night, the North Coast Section told Foothill's administration the game could be changed if Amador agreed to it. Foothill proposed both a Friday night game or a Saturday afternoon game, as late as 4 p.m. Their repeated attempts to work out a change was denied by Amador, who insisted the game was played at 7 p.m. Saturday night.
Fact: Not only did it deny the Foothill seniors from making the majority of their Senior Ball, but it also denied many Foothill students from attending the game.
Well, karma came through as Foothill came through winning the title on Amador's home court. At some point, a lesson should be learned here. Pleasanton is allegedly a Community of Character, but in regards to the Amador volleyball program, it couldn't be further from the truth.
Try and make an argument, but the facts are simple and documented through the NCS office. Amador was offered two seperate chances to change the game and both times they said no, trying for an advantage. Perhaps had they complied, Foothill wouldn't have additional motivation.
Congrats to Amador's coach and administration for inspiring the Foothill players -- have fun hanging that second place banner Amador!!!
a resident of Birdland
on May 23, 2010 at 3:59 am
Hey Mike"Justice" Wallace, you forgot one more FACT: Special Olympics Volleyball had the gym reserved until 5pm. The NCS posted this schedule 9 months ago......your post truly adds to our community of character!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 23, 2010 at 7:41 am
Special Olympics was scheduled to end at 2:30, a fact I found out when I called the S.O. earlier in the week. The game easily could have been played at 4:00. The AV coach said no.
a resident of Birdland
on May 23, 2010 at 8:22 am
Yikes -- two things, first learn the facts, which is what I posted. Second, even if Special Olympics had the gym Saturday during the day, what about Friday night? Keep treading water with your excuses, the facts are indeed the facts. Amador was unwilling to help the Foothill kids make their Ball -- classless move. Even the district tried to get involved, but to no avail.
a resident of Birdland
on May 23, 2010 at 10:56 am
Wow.... i don't have kids at either school yet but after reading this i can't wait. Congratulations to both schools for making it to the NCS. I hear Amador played a good game of baseball. sometimes you win and sometimes you loose.
a resident of West of Foothill
on May 23, 2010 at 11:25 am
Nothing like a sore winner to put a mean-faced perspective on a kids' sporting event.
Thanks, Justice, for setting us all straight with your "facts".
a resident of Country Fair
on May 23, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I don't have kids on either volleyball team, but I have to say that this is just another example of how ugly this cross town rivalry has become. I listen to my 'friends' who are Amador parents, and their mean-spirited comments about Foothill, and it makes you just scratch your head and wonder why we can't remember we are all one community, in support of our kids. This type of ugly play on the part of the Amador coach just adds to the animosity.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 23, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Hey Justice, Karma had nothing to do with it. These two teams have gone back and forth on wins and losses all season. They are both great teams.
Now lets remember that Amador had NCS finals on their senior ball night in the past. They made the best of it and still remember the night fondly. And, without all of the public wining!
To have a community of character, we must start with the adults. Clearly, by reading these notes, it's not happening from all sides.
The Amador boys were up very early Saturday morning hosting special olympic track and volleyball all day long. They did this even with the biggest game of the season that evening. I'd say this shows great character.
a resident of Del Prado
on May 24, 2010 at 7:26 am
I really think that post like these should just be deleted off the bat...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 24, 2010 at 9:44 am
I agree with PTOWN RESIDENT. Posts, like Justice's and those like it, only add to the ridiculous venom in the cross-town rivalry. A little competition is fine, but the rancor from the parents whenever a AVHS versus Foothill game is played, whether it be boys' or girls' sports. Wake up Pleasanton parents - teach your kids to be tolerant, kind people. There is way too much "it's all about me" behavior here and it's at the expense of others. Pleasanton is a nice town, let's keep it that way. It needs to start at the top, though: parents, teachers, administrators, mayors, council members, school board, coaches....it's all a domino effect.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 24, 2010 at 3:41 pm
This post was in poor taste. Does not help anybody.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 24, 2010 at 4:03 pm
I don't think the post should be deleted, but it would be nice to see Pleasanton Weekly look into the "facts" - maybe do a story on it.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 24, 2010 at 4:49 pm
If true it represents the management of Amador...............good riddance Coupe.............Cesario next please.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 24, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Yes, Rick. Cesario needs to be next.
a resident of Golden Eagle
on May 24, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Wow this post is so ridiculous. It is absolutely disgusting that people get on this blog and publicly criticize and humiliate organizations and individuals. Shame on you.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 25, 2010 at 12:08 am
Thank you to wow, friend, Ptown resident, molly, sue, and others for your posts. Parents are being bad examples to their kids in this situation. The world does not revolve around "boys volleyball". These boys are so fortunate to have achieved what they have so far in life. STOP the petty bickering
Please read the weekly article on the special olympic events. Now these are athletes who know about pain and sacrifice and showed gratitude for what they were able to achieve on Saturday.
Thank you to Amador athletics and the many volunteers who helped make this happen. This was truley the most worthy and most appreciated athletic event of the day.
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on May 25, 2010 at 5:35 am
The girls lacrosse team at Foothill also had an NCS game scheduled for last Saturday night against Cal....and the Cal coach agreed to move it to Friday night to allow Foothill players to go to Senior Ball. So if Cal could do it for Foothill, I don't understand why Amador could not. This wasn't about who had the gym previously booked. If there is a will....there is a way.....
a resident of Del Prado
on May 25, 2010 at 8:10 am
It doesn't matter at this point...there will always be winners and losers.. it is what each individual takes away from the experience that matters. Congrats to both teams, all those boys deserve a round of applause for representing Ptown as being the finest in NorCal...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 6, 2010 at 10:37 am
As a parent that has a child on the Foothill Volleyball team and who works at Amador, I think it is important for people to understand that it was not Amador that said no.......Amador administration did not have a problem with moving it. It did not work out time wise for the Amador Volleyball coach, He has a job that he could not change his commitment on such short notice, He worked hard to bring that team to where it was and he needed to be there durning the game......trust me,...Those Foothill boys walked into Prom at 10:00 on top of the world. The only people who were disappointed pre game were a few of the seniors dates...and who could blame them. Getting ready for an important event like that is a lot of steps, so it takes time and is costly.


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forum: Food & Drink
#1 Fri 23 Feb 07 11:01pm
- Member Occupation Teacher/Registered Nurse
- From Brisbane Australia
- Member since Fri 14 Apr 06
What's your favourite wine.... and why???
Hey Guys,
Took me a while to find this part of the forum.... der.... how slow am I?
Anyway as I was just scrolling through the topics of the Leftovers, I wondered if we haven't had a thread talking about different wines and what goes best with what....
Even what we like...
For us, we are members of a wine club... 'All Saints' situated in Rutherglen in Northern Victoria. We get 4 to 6 bottles of red wine every three months, which is plenty for us. In the next pack we are receiving which is in May, we are getting a Merlot, Pierre - I am not sure about what that is, because I have never had one of those before and it's new to me... and a couple of other varieties... Durif and I think a Cab Sav. I am going to ring the winery and ask them to add a Tokay to my pack. You can only buy All Saints wine via the wine club or at the cellar door. The quality is much better than the mass produced wines we often find in the bottle shops. They have a sister winery called St Leonard's which is just down the road. There are a number of packs that you can choose from, which can include wines from both wineries. There are many other wineries in Australia that offer similar services...
Areas of particular interest are:
Coonawarra in SA
Claire Valley SA
Southern Vales SA
Rutherglen VIC
Yarra Valley VIC
Hunter Valley NSW
Stanthorp QLD
Margaret River WA
I know that I have left plenty out, and maybe people might like to tell us a bit about those? Also add comments about different wineries and areas that are already listed above. It would be good to get other peoples opinions and ideas about different wines.
Plus lots of info about wines from different countries.. and what is popular and also new over there???
We particularly like sparkling Merlot.... very indulgent for a special occasion - yum.
I also like a dry white.. with Chardonnay being my favorite.. but this comes after the reds because hubby prefers the reds and I can't drink a whole bottle on my own...
What do other people think?
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#2 Sat 24 Feb 07 9:19pm
Steffi 100%
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- From Germany (Bergisch Gladbach)
- Member since Sat 26 Jun 04
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
Hello Janine. Unfortunately, I am no wine lover. Sorry!
I rather drink a good beer. however, hello wanted to say on the way sometimes nicely.
all the best Steffi xxx
#3 Sat 24 Feb 07 9:30pm
- Member Occupation Teacher/Registered Nurse
- From Brisbane Australia
- Member since Fri 14 Apr 06
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
I like beer too... but only on really hot days...
Sometimes the Queensland sun can send us some real corkers.... not so much the heat but certainly the humidity...
Having a beer at our BBQ's is something I really enjoy. We tend to drink XXXX, but there are many other varieties to choose from. Sometimes we drink the dutch one... I have forgotten the name of it.. it has a green label. ?Haan....
Christmas is a time we tend to drink more beer as well. Hubby enjoys a guineas from time to time.
Being a bit curious -
Where's the city with the 5th season????
#4 Sat 24 Feb 07 9:47pm
Steffi 100%
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- From Germany (Bergisch Gladbach)
- Member since Sat 26 Jun 04
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
This is the city of Cologne and the fifth season is here with us the carnival. Thank God again is over. It was definitively too much beer in this time.
#5 Sat 25 Jul 09 2:55am
#6 Sat 25 Jul 09 3:06am
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- Member since Wed 23 Jul 08
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
MsPab's favorite whine: "When are we going to Hawaiiiiiiiiiiiiiii?"
... just kidding sweetie! (I am in for it now ... )
#7 Sat 25 Jul 09 9:53am
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
You are in big trouble now MrPab You will be washing up for a week
#8 Sat 25 Jul 09 9:57am
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
I don't like beer and my favourite wine is a sweet white by a local in the Mudgee region (where I live), Peter van Gent. I love his Angelique White and he also does a beautiful White Port.
I also like Chardonnays and there are some good ones around here.
We are only 20 minutes from about 40 wineries.....
#9 Tue 28 Jul 09 11:38pm
- Forum champ Occupation NLP Trainer and Coach
- From Portugal
- Member since Tue 09 Dec 08
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
Hi Gregandjanine, would love to answer to your question but unfort for me thats like asking me whats my favourite song or who do I like best my mum or my dad...
There are so many amazing wines, that its quite hard to tell you. One thing though: the top ten is portuguese! For one reason only: its cause they�re the ones I know best, not because there arent other good wines! Im patriotic, not blind
Janiz: this Peter van Gent you mention, does he do Port in Portugal, in the Douro region? Who for, would like to know?
#10 Wed 29 Jul 09 12:13am
Re: What's your favourite wine.... and why???
sergio1972 wrote:
Janiz: this Peter van Gent you mention, does he do Port in Portugal, in the Douro region? Who for, would like to know?
I do not know, but here is his website address... www.pvgwinery.com
As far as I know his only produces in the local area but he could do stuff overseas that I am not aware of. His white port is very popular here


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In addition to an outdoor pool, Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.
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Road Rage!
Trip Start Feb 07, 2004
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After finding my hotel, unscathed, I headed out on foot. What immediatley struck me was the numerous Chinese restaurants here, more than I think I have ever seen in a single location before. This made searching out my preferred Indian food a little tougher. Also noticing that the variety of digital cameras here is far superior to Venezuela, I replaced my now buried mobile phone camera here, and picked up a Caribbean travel guide! The next day I aquired the US cash that I needed for Venezuela (black market exchange rate for US$ is 30% better than the oficial rate in Ven).
With the shopping done, I headed off to St Benedictine�s Monastery to watch the sunset (lady at tourist office said it had great views of POS) and experiment with my new camera. It wasn�t the easiest place to find, and the road is accuately described in the guide book as "serpentine". After numerous U-turns I finally located the monastery only to discover that it faced east! With no sunset to gaze upon, I looked at the monestry and wondered what compelled me to spend previous lives in such places. I did experience a slight blasphemous sensation as I sipped my beer, and realized that a fortified wine would be more appropriate at such a place, perhaps DOM Benedictine as the monastery�s name suggests....interestingly, further up the road was a rehab centre. I wondered if it was as old as the monastery, and if the monks were its first clients??
Dissapointingly, I wasn�t able to locate a local "steel band" during my brief time here, but I will always remeber the one-man-bottle-show that entertained us outside Monty & Bunty�s bar...an old, dirty, almost toothless, grinning man, dancing on the corner (nothing unsual so far) who arranged various glass bottles into small towers, sometimes using a little water to help balance them. To highlight his creations, the guy would pour some metho around these towers of up to 4 bottles in height and then light the alcohol (which surprised me as I thought he would have preffered to consume it!). But as often as not, one or more of these towering infernos would collapse, and in his effort to save the bottles he�d knock over another! His expressions amongst the broken, burning glass was definately worth the TT dollar!
The drive out to Maracas Bay is indeed beautiful, and again I dreamed of eating the road up on a bike.... I had my first "Bake and Shark" at this beautiful beach, a famous meal comprising of lightly fried dough, shark, and then whatever salads and sauces you want. And here I was able to see the sunset that I had missed the previous night at the monastery. However, the drive to the airport the next morning wasn�t quiet as relaxing...with the confidence of a full week behind the wheel, and running a little late for my flight (can you believe it?) I pushed the little 1.3l motor to the limits along the highway and in the process managed to get not one, but two angry waves from other motorists! Missions accomplished, I returned to Venezuela.


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Oporto Center Private Room
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면적15 m²
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Accommodation summary
|Travessa Fontinha, 4000 Porto, 포르투갈
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
Free WIFI internet.
Includes towels and bedding.
The house has three floors.
-The guest room is in the middle floor. I have two more bedrooms guests on the same floor.. The rooms Share a bathroom, 1Wc and a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your meals.
-I live on the ground floor which has a garden and our guest can enjoy a barbecue. We have a dog that loves to play.
The house is located 300 meters from the metro stations of the Trindade. and Bolhão (this is the easiest to get to the house).
The house is located next to Rua Santa Catarina, is located 300 meters from the metro stations of the Trindade and Bolhão (this is the easiest to get to the house).
Given its exceptional location allows you to move on foot beginning to explore the surrounding area: from sights, shops / shopping, the traditional business, Ferreira Borges market, Avenue of the Aliados,, emblematic monuments, art galleries river Douro, Porto Wine Cellars and area nightlife.
Fast access and wide range of public transport.
- Subway: Line (E) directly to the airport. 27 minutes travel
- Train: Both train stations have direct lines underground. Campanhã 10 'and St. Benedict 5'
- Bus 50 meters
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Very lovely and helpful hosts! The House is modern and very tasteful, beautiful garden. Great location. I would come back any time!
Porto is a beauty of many faces we visited for 2 days.
I think it was the best choice to rent the accommodation of Paula and her husband Sergio. Both of them are excellent. They provided us with different routes through the map to explore the city and places for breakfast and dinner. They are a great couple and very nice hosts!
The room is clean and comfortable and simply tasty. It has also a chill out area in the wintergarden or the garden. The kitchen and the bath room have everything you need for a shorter or longer stay. A big plus is, that the accommodation is well placed in the center of porto. From the house to Mercado do Balhao it is a walk of 5 minutes (there you can get the best pasteis de nata)!!! By the way - for an excellent and cheap breakfast go to the Café Andaluza. It is on the way from the house to Bolhao.
We sadly missed the dog but maybe we can see him the next time! If we ever visit Porto again - and we will - we will definetly rent a room from Paula and Sergio again!! :)
Really nice flat and really nice company. Paula and her husband are great. And their house it is very confortable and nice. The common areas are just great!!!!
Paula runs a quiet place, close to city center (7 minutes walking to main shopping street and 'mercado'. Good location. She is very friendly/hospitable and offers touristic advice after arrival. Room was good size, good bed and a nice kitchen en nice garden for having a freshly bought breakfast. Good balance in price and quality. Definitely recommended!
Our stay in oporto private center room was very good, the bedroom, kitchen and bathroom are perfect, paula and serge are kindly people. Porto is an amazing city, the appartment is not far from al the beautiful highlights. Paula and serge thanks for the great time in porto, tinus en agnes
Super host, very nice room on separate floor with toilet, kitchen and loggia. We also used a garden for breakfast. Sergio, Paula's husband, made a wonderful city map with routs trough Porto and specified monuments and local restaurants. Love to came back. We strongly recommend.
Paula and Sergio are a nice and helpful couple. I really enjoyed my stay in their house. They really take care of your needs and wishes. I can absolutely recommend staying in Paula´s and Sergio´s house when visiting Porto. Thanks a lot.
Paula is a very friendly and a very helpful person. The time in her house was so comfortable and relaxing. It feels like you arrive at home. The house, our room and the bathroom was very clean and a nice accommodation. Every time we feel secure. Paula and her husband helped us to find nice places in the city and told us many helpful suggestions for our round trip. I would always come back to her house. Five stars for Paula and her house*****.
Paula and Sergio are lovable and helpful hosts. The house is only a few minutes from the centre and it is nice, clean and very quiet in the night. I felt very comfortable all the time and next time in Porto it is my first choice without a doubt. Highly recommended!
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The Man Who Planted TreesSimply written, but powerful and unforgettable, The Man Who Planted Trees is a parable for modern times. In the foothills of the French Alps the narrator meets a shepherd who has quietly taken on the task of planting one hundred acorns a day in an effort to reforest his desolate region. Not even two world wars can keep the shepherd from continuing his solitary work. Gradually, this gentle,… Read More
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Activity note: All activities take place at the hotel.
Afternoon: Program Registration starts at 3:30pm: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in our meeting room on the second floor to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and other important information. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in.
Dinner: At 6:00pm on the hotel's first floor, enjoy a tasty and nutritious catered meal with salad, choice of entrée, and dessert plus beverage choices including coffee (regular/decaf), hot tea and bottled water.
Evening: Spend time becoming better acquainted with participants and program staff. Find out what you have in common beyond a love of learning! The rest of the evening is yours to continue making new friends or just to relax and prepare for the full day of activity ahead. You are about to embark on a full week of the "Asolo Theatre," a learning adventure in Sarasota.
Activity note: The Asolo Theatre backstage visit moves at The backstage visit moves at moderate pace; elevator and stairs to the costume shop. When at the theater the bus drops group off in front of theater and will pick up as close to front as possible. For the evening meal participants ride a bus to a local restaurant.
Breakfast: Approx. 6:00-8:45am: In the hotel, our breakfast buffet includes a variety of choices such as eggs, sausage, yogurt, oatmeal, biscuits, muffins, waffles, and cereal, plus assorted juices, coffee, tea and water.
Morning: Boarding the bus, we will ride to the Asolo Theatre, where an actor from one of the performances will meet us for a private talk. Afterwards, we'll go behind-the-scenes of the Asolo Theatre with a member of the staff for a look at backstage operations including the costume shop.
Lunch: At the Asolo Theatre, choose from a variety of tea sandwiches and pasta salad, plus dessert and lemonade.
Afternoon: Enjoy a matinee performance of "The Originalist" by John Strand and directed by Molly Smith. Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death at age 79 has thrown a wrench into the political arena, but has brought intense interest in this daring new stage play that had its world premiere at Arena Stage last spring. When a bright, liberal law school graduate embarks on a nerve-wracking clerkship with Justice Scalia, she discovers him to be both an infuriating sparring partner and unexpected mentor. Written by Charles MacArthur Award-winning playwright John Strand and starring four-time Helen Hayes Award winner Edward Gero (who bears an uncanny resemblance to Scalia), this powerful work depicts passionate people risking heart and soul to defend their interpretation of the truth.
Dinner: We will select dinner choices prior to arrival at a local restaurant. In addition to salad and entrée, the meal includes dessert and plus coffee (regular/decaf), tea (iced/hot), water; other beverages are available for purchase.
Evening: As one of the interactive features of our program, we'll have a "talk back" session on "The Originalist."
Activity note: Today we will board a bus for dinner.
Breakfast: Approx. 6:00-8:45am at the hotel.
Morning: At the hotel, a theater expert will join us for our introduction to theater with a discussion of acting styles and an overview of our next plays. As always enjoy a coffee break in between sessions in the hotel lobby.
Lunch: Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon: We'll be joined by a circus clown for an overview of clowning and circus history in Sarasota. John Ringling — of the Ringling Brothers who helped create the modern circus — made Sarasota the circus's winter headquarters. As one of the wealthiest men in the world, Ringling was vital to the development of modern Sarasota. FREE TIME or OPTIONAL DVD: View a Three-Ring Circus Documentary. Relax for the rest of the afternoon. Remember this afternoon to please make your dinner reservations for a restaurant on St. Armands Circle on the assigned evening. Group Leaders/hosts have copies of menus.
Dinner: Board a van or walk to a local restaurant for dinner which includes a soup or salad, plus entrée with one side, plus dessert and beverage choices including coffee (regular/decaf), tea (iced/hot), water; other beverages are available for purchase.
Evening: In our private room in the hotel, a group from the Asolo Theatre Guild will perform a play reading, followed by Q&A.
Activity note: The Ringling Complex: Walking up to 1-1/4 miles, long periods of standing; benches available. When attending the theatre the bus will drop participants off in front of theatre and will pick up in front of the theatre.
Breakfast: Approx. 6:00-8:45am at the hotel.
Morning: Bus departs approx. 9:00am. The extraordinary estate John Ringing willed to the state of Florida includes the Ringling's 56-room Venetian-style mansion, Ca' d'Zan; the Museum of Art, designated as Florida's official state art museum; the historic Asolo Theater; the Circus Museum and its Tibbals Learning Center; and much more. With a local expert, we will explore palatial Ca' d'Zan, (ticketed timed walk through) described as "the last of the Gilded Age mansions" to be built in America. You will also have time to explore the Circus Museum with docents who will present costumes, parade wagons, posters, a 44,000-piece model circus, and more.
Lunch: We will select luncheon choices prior to arrival at the museum's new table service restaurant MUSE. In addition to salad and entrée, lunch offers the chef's choice of dessert and beverages including soda, coffee (regular/decaf), tea (iced/hot), water; other beverages are available for purchase.
Afternoon: Next, we will explore the extraordinary Ringling Museum of Art that Mr. Ringling considered his chief legacy. He and Mrs. Ringling were art lovers who made numerous European trips. Their love of Sarasota developed into a goal of making it a cultural and educational center with the museum at its heart. They collected thousands of objects from antiquity, medieval and Renaissance decorative arts, magnificent Old Masters, and whole rooms from other mansions. The incredible building that houses this exceptional collection was designed to emulatethe Uffizi Gallery in Florence. You will then have free time to walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds — including Mrs. Ringling's rose garden — with more than 400 species of exotic Florida trees, plants, and flowers adorned with sculpture. The bus will take us back to the hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.
Dinner: At a local Amish restaurant, the extensive buffet offers salad, several choices of main dish and side dishes, plus dessert and beverage choices including coffee (regular/decaf), tea (iced/hot) and water.
Evening: Learn about the Art of Performance by our theatre maven. Microphones, acting styles and more.
Activity note: When attending the theatre the bus will drop participants off in front of theatre and will pick up in front of the theatre. At St. Armands Circle for dinner on your own, some restaurants are near the drop off point and some are up to 1/2 mile walking round-trip.
Breakfast: Approx. 6:00-8:45am at the hotel.
Morning: Theater as an art form began in ancient Greece in the city-state of Athens. It soon evolved from hymns to Dionysius to comedy and drama, and today includes ballet, musicals, opera, plays, and more. At the end of the presentation, we will have a short coffee break before reconvening. We'll then continue with our survey of theater history and an introduction to the plays we will see later.
Lunch: In the hotel, our catered lunch includes salad, sandwiches and wraps, a sweet treat, plus beverage choices including coffee (regular/decaf), hot tea and bottled water.
Afternoon: We will attend a performance of "Born Yesterday," by Garson Kanin and directed by Peter Amster. A Broadway triumph and 1950 Academy Award-nominated film, this deliciously witty comedy is also a biting commentary on politics and the power of female persuasion. With his ex-showgirl girlfriend Billie Dawn in tow, junkyard magnate Harry Brock moves to Washington D.C. where he hopes to break into some "special interest" business with an ethically-challenged senator. When Billie's lack of social graces embarrasses even him, Harry hires a young reporter to give her the polish she needs to get ahead in D.C. society. But Harry gets more than he bargained for when, in a deliriously funny turn of events, he discovers a little bit of learning can be a dangerous thing.
Dinner: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. For those who wish to dine out along St. Armands Circle, the bus will go there directly from the theater. The Group Leader or Host will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions. You may also return to the hotel if you prefer, after the other students have been dropped off at the Circle. br> We will rendezvous at an appointed time and place for return to the hotel via bus.
Evening: Attend the play "The Great Society," by Robert Schenkkan and directed by Nicole A. Watson. On the heels of Asolo Rep's wildly successful "All the Way," "The Great Society," continues Robert Schenkkan's profound exploration of Lyndon Johnson's turbulent years in the White House. In his second term as president, besieged by political opponents, Johnson summons all his political wiles to try to push through Congress some of the most important social programs in U.S. history. His vision of a Great Society became the most ambitious effort ever to test what American government is capable of achieving. And in doing so, to discover what it is not. Actor Nick Wyman returns to the Asolo Rep stage to reprise his role as L.B.J. in this unflinching examination of the morality of power.
Activity note: Check out is 11:00am and your luggage may be stored in the classroom.
Breakfast: Approx. 6:00-8:45am
Morning: A costumer from the Asolo Theatre will share information about the art of costume designer from head to toe. A coffee break and time to check-out of hotel room before last class. "Talkback on Born Yesterday" and "The Great Society."
Lunch: Pick up your custom pre-ordered box lunch you may have in the hotel lobby or take away with you. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy all your Road Scholar learning adventures and we look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. We encourage you to join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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Conquering the Rapids and Trails of Utah
Dinosaur River Expeditions • Vernal, UT
Escape Kit
- A Four-Day, Three-Night Guided Rafting Trip for One from Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain, Departing July 10, July 21, or August 31 ($479)
- Or, a Four-Day, Three-Night Guided Rafting Trip for One from Deer Lodge to Split Mountain, Departing May 24 or ($479)
- Or, a Five-Day, Four-Night Guided Rafting Trip for One from Deer Lodge to Split Mountain, Departing June 1 ($499)
- All Meals and Equipment Included
- Round-Trip Shared Transportation from Put-In to Take-Out
The Destination
Surrounded by the splendor of Northeastern Utah's Steinaker and Red Fleet State Parks, Vernal is an Old West outpost where cowboy and dinosaur histories collide. Here, you can explore shops full of fossils by day and hear stories of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by night. After rafting, hiking, and biking in the nearby Uinta Mountains, head to Dinosaur National Monument. Located on the border between Colorado and Utah, the attraction boasts the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall—home to 1,500 fossils—as well as several thick canyons and majestic rock formations cut by the Green and Yampa rivers.
Explore Vernal's pioneer sites and prehistoric delights by way of an educational rafting trip via the folks from Dinosaur River Expeditions.
The Itinerary
day 1: Start your adventure by meeting your guides and fellow travelers at 7 a.m. before departing for the water. Once you arrive at the loading station, prepare for a day of adrenaline-pumping whitewater rapids and relaxing hikes before setting up a comfortable camp under the stars. When it comes to mouthwatering grub, this locally operated company treats your tastebuds to freshly prepared meals like lasagna and peach cobbler.
days 2 and 3: Begin each day with a hot breakfast at sunrise before alternating between exhilarating rafting and panoramic hiking adventures. You'll also have plenty of time to kick back at your own pace. Cast a line into the river or simply relax shoreside.
days 4 and 5: Visit Rainbow Park and Island Park before rafting through Split Mountain Canyon, which includes a few of the Green River's exhilarating rapids. Guests opting for the five-day trip will enjoy an extended journey with an extra night by the Dinosaur National Monument. Later, savor lunch on the beach before boarding the shuttle back to Vernal.
"The guides were very attentive to every member of the group and went out of their way to see that young and old alike had a positive experience."-- TripAdvisor
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Creative Spaces: Stadiums that Could Teach the Super Bowl a Few Tricks
Rana Florida | Posted 03.31.2012 | Canada
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Most people will be tuning into Super Bowl on February 5 to watch the game. I will be checking out the stadium. Location is not the only important consideration -- design, art, and architecture matter too. How well does the building fit into its neighborhood? A stadium doesn't have to be a faceless behemoth.


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Gene Whitley, head coach for Pulaski Tech's Baseball Club, has been asked to serve as the coordinator for the National Collegiate Baseball Association Division II District VI.
He will continue to coach the PTC Diamonds while also taking on the new volunteer position.
Division II District VI consists of three conferences and includes 15 teams in five states. As the coordinator, Coach Whitley will be responsible for coordinating all teams in District VI, including rosters, team previews, weekly scores, scheduling, interpreting rules, handling protests, complaints, and ejection reports, and answering questions from other team representatives.
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Marlaine Peachey works in the mayor's office in Mandeville, La. During severe weather she mans the office 24-7. She tells Steve Inskeep that Hurricane Issac was a water event they didn't expect.
View Of Isaac From Mandeville, La.
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The Commitment to Quality Medal honors an EMS system or individual EMS agency, or sub-unit of an EMS agency, which has demonstrated commitment to the principles of quality improvement, customer service and excellence in EMS. The awards are presented during the EMS Awards Program at the Annual Oregon EMS Conference.
Current and past years recipients of the State EMS Commitment to Quality Medal, listed in alphabetical order, are as follows:
Please use the links below to learn more about the recipients for each year.
Candace Hamilton, NREMTP - OHA EMS Deputy Director, Don Johnson, Police Chief, David Lehrfeld, MD - OHA EMS Medical Director
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U. S. Attorney's Office
Former School Superintendent Schrenko Indicted on Fraud Charges
Sally Quillian Yates, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Lester Fernandez, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General, and Gregory Jones, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation announce that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment today charging LINDA C. SCHRENKO, 54, of Grove Town, Georgia, MERLE TEMPLE, JR., 56, of Evans, Georgia, and A. STEPHAN BOTES, 47, of Alpharetta, Georgia, with conspiracy, theft, and fraud. According to Yates:
The indictment charges that in the summer of 2002, SCHRENKO, who at the time was the State School Superintendent of Georgia, and her former Deputy Superintendent, TEMPLE, conspired with BOTES, the owner of a computer consulting company, to fraudulently obtain over a half million dollars of federal funds administered by the Georgia Department of Education. The indictment charges that SCHRENKO personally ordered the Georgia Department of Education to issues checks in amounts just under $50,000, totaling over $500,000, to various companies owned and controlled by BOTES purportedly to provide computer licenses and services to tie Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, the Georgia School for the Deaf, and the Governor's Honors Program.
The indictment further alleges that BOTES directed a subordinate employee to funnel a total of approximately $250,000 of the funds obtained from the Georgia Department of Education directly and indirectly to SCHRENKO, TEMPLE and others for the benefit of the SCHRENKO's gubernatorial campaign through a series of cash payments, wire transfers through a foreign bank account, and other disguised financial transactions. According to Yates, the indictment charges SCHRENKO personally ordered payments to BOTES' companies at a time when no services had been performed nor when there were even any contracts with BOTES' companies. SCHRENKO directed the Department to issue 11 checks on the same day, July 24, 2002, in amounts just under $50,000, the maximum amount allowed by her signature alone. The monies ostensibly were to go for service to be provided to the Atlanta Area School For the Deaf, Georgia School For the Deaf, and the Governor's Honors Program. The indictment charges that after SCHRENKO's unsuccessful campaign to run for governor, she used $9,300 of the Education funds to pay for her own cosmetic surgery.
SCHRENKO, TEMPLE, and BOTES are charged with conspiracy, honest services wire fraud, and theft of public funds. A date for their initial appearance before a federal magistrate has not yet been set.
In a news conference this afternoon announcing the indictment, Acting United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said, "Ms. Schrenko, Mr. Temple and Mr. Botes are charged with stealing funds meant for the education of Georgia's children and using those funds for a political campaign, personal investments, and cosmetic surgery. We will continue to seek to hold accountable those who violate the public's trust."
Lester Fernandez, Special Agent In Charge, United States Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General, noted in his statement the words of Inspector General John P. Higgins, Jr., saying in part, "OIG Special Agents aggressively pursue those who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of our nation's students. We will continue to work with others in law enforcement to safeguard federal education dollars. I am proud of the work of OIG Special Agents and their commitment to protecting the integrity of federal education funds. The Office of Inspector General is committed to ensuring that education dollars reach the intended recipients, and OIG Special Agents will continue to work with others in law enforcement to prevent fraud in education programs."
FBI Special Agent In Charge Greg Jones said, "As citizens of Georgia, we expect our elected officials to be faithful stewards of taxpayer's money and of the public's trust. When that trust is betrayed, citizens can expect that the FBI will work diligently along with the United States Attorney's Office to seek justice and restore public confidence in government. We want to thank our colleagues at the United States Department of Education for their assistance in this investigation."
Members of the public are reminded that the indictment contains only allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government's burden to prove a defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
The case is being investigated by Special Agents of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Inspector General, and the FBI.
Assistant United States Attorneys Russell G. Vineyard and Daniel A. Caldwell are prosecuting the case.
For further information please contact Sally Quillian Yates, Acting United States Attorney or F. Gentry Shelnutt, Chief, Criminal Division, through Patrick Crosby, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Attorney's Office, at (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for the HomePage for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is www.usdoi.gov/usao/gan


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In a surprise press conference Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, the man behind the most popular social network in the world, announced the launch of the beta version of "Graph Search" a new search engine. One of Facebook's most important partners in developing this tool was none other than Microsoft Bing.
While Google may be worried about Facebook's latest entry into the search market, Microsoft will ride high, gaining more social knowledge and possibly ad revenue for years to come.
The natural-language search engine is all about helping Facebook users search for things within the network, contextualizing content shared by friends. For example, you can find out which movies your friends have been talking about or which restaurants your friends go to most often, based on a certain topic or location. At the current beta stage, the search engine is limited to four "buckets" at the moment – people, places, interests and photos.
Where does Bing fit in?
Now the real question – if users can run search against the millions of photos and connections and get the results directly on Facebook, what is the role of Microsoft's Bing search engine here?
Facebook has just jumped into the search business and its new Graph Search isn't perfect. The social network has also missed out on the mobile capabilities of search, though this will likely be an important opportunity as Graph Search matures. In the event that Facebook can't handle the search initially, Facebook is turning to Bing for help.
If your Graph Search doesn't show any results, Facebook will provide Bing results for the web at large or will defer to Bing in certain situations: "restaurants in New York," for instance.
"As part of this [Graph Search] product, our two engineering teams worked together to advance a unified search experience. That means that when people want to search beyond Facebook, they see web search results from Bing with social context and additional information such as Facebook pages. To the Facebook user, they will not only see useful results, but we think have serendipitous experiences," Bing writes in a blog post.
"Imagine searching for Jay-Z concerts on Facebook, and not only finding Facebook content, but also web results from Bing including concert tickets, news about the tour and other web results — annotated with Facebook Likes and Shares. We think this is a powerful combination."
Bing is already the default search engine on Facebook, but the addition of Graph Search could be a huge bonus. The Bing logo started appearing in Facebook search results in June 2010. Now when users do a web search on Facebook, they will be greeted with Bing results on the left column with information such as the number of Facebook "likes" on a particular result. Considering there are over 1.2 billion users using Facebook, this is a big win for both Facebook and Microsoft in terms of competing with rival Google. The more people start using Graph Search, the better it is for Bing, it could lead to more Bing searches and return traffic.
What will Bing gain?
Microsoft is trying to catch up to Google in general Web search. In May 2012, Microsoft added a social "sidebar" to Bing results that shows relevant Facebook content for users who sign in with their Facebook accounts. Later, Microsoft added a way to search Facebook Photos directly through Bing.
The search engine is about getting to the central context of the keyword. And this is where Microsoft's Bing will gain both in terms of users and associated advertising revenue.
When using Graph Search, you might want external data pulled into the results. That data will be supplied from Bing. Even a tiny percentage of Facebook's user base would boost Microsoft's market share.
"Where Bing social searches will be aided is actually in the Web searches conducted from the Facebook context, because we can infer intent, and that intent is different," said Bill Hankes, director of Bing PR at Microsoft. "So let's talk about mobile. If you conduct a search on mobile, your intent may be very different than if you conducted it on your PC. Because your mobile device… where you are, and what time of day it is, and if you conduct a search for "happy hour" or "Mexican," you're going to get a very different result than if you search on your PC."
The more Bing reinforces its social component with increasing amounts of Facebook social data, the less likely we are to jump around to other sources (like Google) while putting together search queries.
Graph Search is a big deal for Bing and it could result in fresh exposure in the coming weeks and months. And as users increasingly turn to the smartphone, tablet, gaming and connected devices spaces, Bing will reach new users and data points, all potentially tied to Facebook's highly socialized content.


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One of the most creative business people I have ever interviewed is a delightful lady called Cindy Cashman.
Cindy started working when she was 13 years old. At that time she was coaching gymnastics and was making close to $40 an hour. (Which was a wonderful income for someone who was only 13.)
Cindy didn't learn to read until she was 21. However she was always very good at things like gymnastics and sports. People would ask her 'Would you teach my four or five or six year old how to do a cartwheel, handspring, forward roll?' Cindy said 'Sure'. She then asked the simple question' 'What should I charge for this? And where can I get a free place to teach this?'
Cindy then asked the school if she could use the gym, and since she was 13 they never charged her rent!
Fast forward quite a few years and it's now the late 1980's and Cindy was selling real estate in Southern California.
She absolutely hated it. So Cindy and her partner put together a publishing company and started selling their first book called 'Everything men know about Women.' It was written under a pseudonym, Dr Alan Frances and it is 128 blank pages.
Cindy started her company with only $3,000 and everybody said she was crazy. Even her own mother said 'You are going quit real estate to sell a blank book?'
However Cindy loved the fun nature of this blank book and thought if she felt this way about it that a lot of other women would also enjoy the book.
Cindy went on and sold over a million and a half copies of her blank book by asking some simple questions.
The first question that Cindy asks herself in any business project is 'who is my market?'
Well the answer to this question for her blank book project was simple. 'Women.'
And then Cindy asked the second question 'Where do women go?' Well women go shopping in places like clothing stores.
Now with her book Everything Men Know About Women Cindy did not want to try and sell it through the bookstores for a very simple reason. Bookstores will have thousands of different titles and her book would be competing with all these titles. Instead she started calling clothing stores and mailing them a sample of her book. She would follow up with a phone call to each store and tell them how well the book was selling in other clothing stores.
Cindy got each clothing store that sold her book to place by the cash register.
The catchy title of the book would make ladies pick it up. They would laugh when they saw the book was blank and then buy a number of copies to give as gifts to their girlfriends.
Cindy suggests to business owners that they ask a lot of very simple questions about their business if they want to improve their results.
Questions like these:
Who is my customer? Where do they hang out or go to? Is there somebody already reaching my market place that I can team up with? Are there other products I can come out with?'
One of the biggest things I noticed about Cindy is how quickly she gets into action on any project. (Her friends tell her, she has a PHD in taking action.) So if she comes up with an interesting idea she will usually take action on it within 5 minutes or less.
You can read my full interview with Cindy in my Unfair Business Advantage Report.
In the meantime, practice asking some simple questions about your own business. And then take action on the answers you come up with. You'll be delighted at the great results you will get.
"My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions." Peter Drucker
Action Exercise:
Go to Cindy's site and sign up for her free 'Question of the week' service. It's very good.
Graham McGregor is a marketing consultant and the creator of the 396 page 'Unfair Business Advantage Report.' www.theunfairbusinessadvantage.com (This is free and has now been read by business owners from 27 countries.) You can email him at the link above.


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The Avenue of the Volcanoes: Exploring Two Hours South of Quito
In 1802 German explorer Alexander von Humbolt in a visit to Ecuador´s Sierra coined a phrase that is now part of the tourism vocabulary for mainland Ecuador: Avenue of the Volcanoes.
Between the eastern and western cordilleras of the Andes Mountains, along a stretch of 300 kilometers, all of Ecuador's highest mountain peaks (nine are above 5,000 meters) are part of a protected area, either a national park or an ecological reserve. The mountain peaks are actually volcanoes, both active and inactive, which offer the opportunity to experience their beauty in many ways.One of the most popular daytime excursions out of Quito is a trip to Cotopaxi National Park. Located just an hour south of Quito, the park is 34,000 hectares of pristine Andean countryside smack in the middle of the "avenue." Cotopaxi Volcano is a symmetrical, cone-shaped volcano, 5,897 meters in elevation and offers spectacular views. Though it is considered active, the last eruption was in 1904.
Cotopaxi is not technically difficult to climb, but most visitors seem content to simply visit the refuge at 4,800 meters, reachable with a moderate hike from the parking lot. Though the climb to the refuge is only 300 meters, allow an hour, due to the thin air. From the refuge, it is only another 200 meters to reach the lowest point of the glacier, at 5000 meters.
Another great way to enjoy the Avenue is downhill biking. Many mountain biking excursions offer downhill jaunt from the Cotopaxi parking lot to the Limpiopungo Lake. Similar experiences can be had nearby at the Illiniza Mountains, two twin peaks located due west of Cotopaxi, across the Pan American Highway.
Near Riobamba, Chimborazo Volcano offers a A 32km descent from the Whymper Refuge which begins at 5,000 meters, to San Juan at 3,200 meters. Twenty-four km are paved and the technical level is easy.
For those who want a greater challenge then consider a 2-5 day climbing expedition on Cotopaxi. For two-day trips, Cotopaxi is the most popular destination. The first day is spent reaching the refuge, where you turn in early, to awaken at midnight and begin a 5-7 hour ascent to the top. Though challenging, it is not considered technically difficult.
For new arrivals to Ecuador, a brief period of acclimatization is recommended. For that reason, agencies will offer 3-5 day tours which begins with climbs to smaller volcanoes before attempting Cotopaxi, such as Pasochoa (4,200 meters), Corazon (4,788), or Rumiñahui (4,712).
And for the experienced climber, the technically difficult expeditions are directed to three primary peaks: Antisana (5,755), Illiniza South (5,245) and Chimborazo (6,310).
Just as tours operators offer hiking and biking in one-day excursions or one-week adventures, the same is to be found with horseback riding. Rent horse for one hour or take a multi-day cattle drive across the highland plains.
But if you just prefer to sip wine near the fireplace and just admire the view, the options are even greater. All the haciendas of the Andes mountains were made for fireside relaxation, reminding you that where you go is not as important as simply going.
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Btwn la S.Familia and the Beach! Dbl-Tpl
Size16 m²
Floor No.12(with elevator)
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- Elevator in building
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- Towels
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- Smoking allowed
- Breakfast
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I love to travel and share with the people there , so this time I will be happy to switch roles and be your host! (Extra Stuff like shampoo, shower gel and cream conditioner hair are included ) -toothpaste, shaving things or hair dryer are not included, if hair dryer it´s important for you, please take on mind bring it with you- We are in a 12th floor and your room have stunning views of the city and the see, and down stairs is the Gran Via, Barcelona's main avenue! What else?
Besides the views are amazing, we are in a privileged position within the city, out of the craziness of downtown but so close that if you like walking, you can walk to the main attractions of the city, La Sagrada Familia, The Arch triumph, the Ciutadella Park, Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas, Gothic Quarter, El Borne district, the Picasso Museum, Port Vell, El Paseo de Gracia, with the works of Gaudí (Casa Batllo, La Pedrera) La Torre Agbar and Market Encantes, what else,,,
Oh and the beach just 15 minutes! If instead of walking, you prefer to move yourself by public transportation, out of my house have Metro, train, bus and tram, which comunicate you to anywhere you want to go. The neighborhood is very safe and quiet, around there are plenty of supermarkets, bars, restaurants and so on.
Communications: around my apartment are the Monumental Metro Station (nearest) Marina metro St. and Las Glorias Metro St. and 4 blocks far it is Bus Station Terminal del Nord ... all very close.
When you arrive, I could be here or not (it depends of my work) but if we meet eachother you can count on my advice and experience in town for what you want, I'll wait for You!
House rules1) Children under 10 years old are not accepted in the house. From 11 to 20 years old always sharing with one or two adults
2) The price includes rental of a private room in the house, not the whole apartment, renting a private room, you are entitled to use the common areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms, living room and also the Internet WI-FI But remember that the Department has more rooms plus yours, so there is a possibility that during your stay, find someone else staying in another room, with the same rights as you. You may also be interested in my other 2 listings in the same House:
3) No confusion, the room that you're choosing and booking in this listing it´s allways the room that you are looking in the pictures and reading in the description, not other. Before booking, be sure that this room it will be right for you. There are not changes of the rooms at arriving.
4) Smoking is prohibited both inside the room as in other common areas of the house, only allowded in the balcony.
2) No reservations under 21 years old are accepted, if there isn´t at least one adult in the group
3) I do not accept reservations for third persons, the reservation holder must be over 21 years old, have a profile photo, and prove their identity on the day of check in
5) Upon arrival you will be given a set of keys for your exclusive use for which you are responsible fduring your stay, -only a set of keys is given for room- The loss of the keys carries a penalty of € 20 that you have to pay to the host.
and must be returned the day of your departure at 10:00 am, once housed there aere no schedules in and out of the house, always taking on mind the respect for the other guests and neighbords at home and at the building, in very early or late evening hours.
The check in is ALWAYS from 15:00 pm (3 pm) onwards never before, However I will ask you to send me the information of your arrival flight so that I can agree on a check in time and can explain how to get to my house, and on the day of your departure you must leave the room free and give the keys as Maximum at 10:00 am. After the check out time it is forbidden to use the bathrooms.
6) Youngers than 21 years old are not accepted, without the company of an adult
7) I do not accept reservations for third persons, the holder of the reservation must be over 21 years of age, have a profile photo, and prove their identity on the day of check in.
8) Very Important: Spending a few days at the home with a host it´s a unique experience and very different from being in a conventional hotel, always keep in mind that this is a private home in a private building and for that reason you must respect both, host recommendations inside his house, like the rest of the building avoiding conflict and uncivil behaviors, like shouts or music on your balcony or in your room by night, shouting or noises in the rest of the building that can be annoying for the host, for the other guests at home or the neighbors of the building.
If incidents occur during the stay unwanted misbehavior, I as Host reserve the right to evict You from my house.
9) This is my home and it is a private house, it is not a public place. So once you be staying and enjoying your stay, it is totally FORBIDDEN TO OPEN THE DOOR OF MY HOUSE TO ANYONE WITHOUT MY AUTHORIZATION AND KNOWLEDGE.
It is also prohibited to bring friends, family or guests that are not included in your reservation without mine prior authorization. This Failure to respect this rule will be an immediate cause of expulsion from my home, without economic compensation or money back from unused nights
10) When the room is booked by three people, it is always prepared with a large bed (two people sharing a bed) + 1 single bed.
If you want 3 single beds you must specify this when make your reservation, otherwise the accommodation will be as usual.
11) Please do not try to contact me directly by phone or personal email form, I only accept inquiries and bookings through this website, Once the reservation has been already formalized, we can keep in privated contact eachother.
12) From June 10th 2017, the price of the room includes breakfast, the house provides all the elements for each guest to prepare their own breakfast: express cofee, Tea, Milk, White bread, wholemeal bread, Jam or similar, butter, Croisants or similar and cereal. any booking prior to June 10th ( oesn´t ) include this breakfast service.
|Price for > 2 guests
|15 € per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
Me and my 2 friends were staying at Jose's place for 3 days and it was really superb! The place is very cosy, clean and close to a lot of sights. The metro station is reachable in a few minutes and there are a lot of good restaurants in the neighborhood if you want a quick bite. Jose is a very friendly host who offered a lot of information and help!
I had a great stay with my two children in José Luis. He was very considerate with us and very concerned about our well-being. We were housed in the very spacious and comfortable room for three persons with its pleasant flowery balcony.
A big thank you José Luis! Soon very certainly.
This apartment is in good location,very close to metro,grocery store and coffee bar?
The apartment itself has overvelming smell of air freshener and it's no very clean.
It was our first trip to Barcelona. Everything was very good. Jose was very kind, explained us everything we asked. We lived in a nice blue room with a balcony and we enjoyed watching Torre Agbar from it. Sagrada Família was very close. All famous "casas" were not far. Even though we were in Barcelona from 29.09 to 6.10 couple of days the weather was very warm - 27 C and we could swim in the sea and take sun baths.
It was a very nice stay in this appartement. José is very friendly and kind person.
He explain to us everything and what we should visit in the city. So really i recomend :)
Thank you José for the stay!
We stayed in José's apartment for 5 days and it has been a wonderful stay. It is a nice, cosy and clean apartment close to the city center, with great view from the terrace and very good access to public transport. In apartment everything you need is available. José is a great and very friendly host! He takes his time to inform you about the city and is helpful in any other way. We wish to return back one day!
The flat is near sagrada familia and only a few minutes to work through the Metro. So you can be in a short time in the middle of the city or at the beach, but you sleep in a quiet part of barcelona.
Jose is really nice and showed all the sightseeing points on the map and tell us how to come there.
The room is nice and clean with seaview from balcony.
We would host there again!!!
Thank you Jase.
Nights Gastgeber, alles ok
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Our stay in Barcelona with Jose was very good, one of the apartment has a great view and is walking very fast in the city center. We would book again with him!
Unser Aufenthalt in Barcelona bei Jose war sehr gut, man hat von der Wohnung eine tolle Aussicht und ist auch zu Fuß sehr schnell im Stadtzentrum. Wir würden wieder bei ihm buchen!
good location and good accommodation.
buona posizione e buon alloggio.
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Joann Wicklund Welinski
Joann Wicklund Welinski
Joann Wicklund Welinski was born July 31, 1927, in Pine River, Minn., to J. Waldemar and Eldora (Robideau) Wicklund. She was baptized at First Lutheran Church in August 1927.
The family moved to Walker in 1932 where her father supervised schools in Cass County. At that time he acquired an island on Hand Lake where the family cabin was built in 1941. In 1943, the family moved to Edmonton, Alberta, where Joann graduated from McDougall High School as valedictorian. She worked her way through college — two years at Augsburg and two at the University of Minnesota. She graduated with a degree in music education in 1950 and was a classical pianist and piano teacher for most of her life.
After three years of teaching music at Glencoe and Little Falls, she married Bernard (Spud) Welinski on June 27, 1953, at St. John's Catholic Church in Hopkins. They lived in Minneapolis and Hopkins and in 1958 moved to Northfield, where they raised three children: Claire Louise, Mark Bernard and James Joseph.
Joann was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She volunteered for several community organizations, including AAUW, Hospital Auxiliary, Help Line and women's church groups. She directed choirs for several years, including the Jubilee Bells.
She and sister Liz took many ski trips together and traveled to London in 1992. After their retirement, Joann and Spud traveled to Arizona and western canyon lands, West Virginia, Alaska, Hawaii and flew to Vancouver to take the Great Northern Train to Edmonton, Alberta. They arrived home on Sept. 10, 2001.
One of Joann's biggest joys was her eight grandchildren — attending their concerts, athletic events and other happenings. The family spent many weekends together at the Welinski cabin on the west shore of Hand Lake. Her life reflected her love of family, service to others and the love of her church. Her devoted husband, Spud, and her loving family were close in the years of her life.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Spud; her children, Claire Welinski Hill and husband Steve of Glenwood, Mark and wife Julie of Duluth, James and wife Barbara of Duluth; her grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin (Megan) and Isaac Hill, Megan, Andrew, Joel, Thomas and Natalie Welinski; her sister, Ann Elizabeth Wicklund of Bloomington; her brother, Gene Paul (Karen) Wicklund of Minneapolis; her aunt, Dorothy Akerson of Worthington; nieces, nephews, several cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Joann passed away with her family by her side on Friday evening, July 19, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, at age 85.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Northfield with the Rev. Janet White officiating. Music was provided by Donna Paulsen, Joel Welinski and the Rev. Janet White. Interment was Wednesday, July 24, in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls. Casket bearers were her eight grandchildren.
Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Visitation continued at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to music fund at St. Peter's Lutheran Church , UNICEF or the Northfield Senior Center.
Arrangements were with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.


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Should the Giants pick up Jackson.
Should the Giants pick up Jackson.
on a reasonable one or two year deal to compliment Wilson assuming we could swing it? absolutely.
Nope. I feel bad for the guy because he has always been a quiet guy on some bad teams, but I feel if the Giants brought anyone else in it would hinder the development of Wilson or any of our other young guys. Plus, salary cap would probably keep us from signing too many free agents in positions that we don't need.
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Wayne Law presents panel discussion on United Nations Palestinian Statehood Initiative Sept. 22
DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2011) — Wayne State University Law School's Program for International Legal Studies will host a panel discussion titled "The General Assembly Resolution on Palestinian Statehood: What Does International Law Have to Say?" on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
Two distinguished speakers will discuss a vote planned for late-September 2011 in which the United Nations General Assembly will purport to recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. The speakers will address a host of international legal questions raised by the resolution:
- Can the General Assembly create a state?
- If not, what will be the legal effect of the vote, especially if it is supported by most countries in the world?
- What rights would a Palestinian state acquire if it came into existence?
- What options are available to countries such as the United States who oppose creating a Palestinian state in this manner?
The speakers are internationally-recognized experts Brad R. Roth, law and political science professor at WSU, and Steven R. Ratner, Bruno Simma Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School.
"The General Assembly resolution will be the most hotly debated foreign policy question this fall," said Gregory H. Fox, Wayne Law professor and director of the Program for International Legal Studies. "Virtually all the questions the resolution will raise are matters of international law. We are delighted to have two such accomplished legal scholars speak at Wayne Law and explore the resolution's assumptions and implications."
Roth specializes in international law, comparative public law, and political and legal theory. His latest article, "Secessions, coups, and the international rule of law: Assessing the decline of the effective control doctrine," appeared in the May 2011 issue of the Melbourne Journal of International Law. He is the author of Governmental Illegitimacy in International Law, contributing co-editor with Fox of Democratic Governance and International Law, and the author of roughly 30 book chapters, journal articles and commentaries dealing with questions of sovereignty, constitutionalism, human rights and democracy.
Ratner's teaching and research focuses on public international law, including a range of challenges facing governments and international institutions since the Cold War. He has written and lectured extensively on the law of war, and he is also interested in the intersection of international law and moral philosophy and other theoretical issues. A member of the board of editors of the American Journal of International Law from 1998-2008, he began his legal career as an attorney-adviser in the Office of the Legal Adviser of the U.S. State Department. Since 2009, he has served on the State Department's Advisory Committee on International Law.
This lecture is a highlight of International Law Week, kicking off a year of special events and programming sponsored by the Program for International Legal Studies. It is free and open to the public, and lunch will be provided. Parking is available for $5 in Structure #1 across from the Law School on West Palmer Street in Detroit. For directions to the Law School and a campus map, visit www.campusmap.wayne.edu/location/LAW.
RSVP at http://events.wayne.edu/rsvp/general-assembly-resolution-on-palestinian-statehood/#rsvp.
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International Law Week features:
Monday, Sept. 19
Careers in International Law
12:15 p.m. • Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium • Wayne Law
A distinguished panel of international law practitioners will describe the most effective path to a career in international law, whether in private practice, in-house or in government.
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Tuesday, Sept. 20
Is the Door Opening or Closing? Recent Developments in Asylum and Immigration Law
5:30 p.m. • Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium • Wayne Law
Important new developments in immigration and asylum law will be discussed and analyzed by a panel of leaders in the field from practice, the judiciary and academia.
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Wednesday, Sept. 21
From Amsterdam to Mumbai: An Evening with the Wayne Law Program for International Legal Studies
5:30 p.m. • Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium • Wayne Law
This open house will provide an in-depth look at Wayne Law's exciting new Program for International Legal Studies. Attendees will hear about cutting-edge faculty initiatives and resources for international law practitioners, and from students placed in jobs around the world.
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Thursday, Sept. 22
The General Assembly Resolution on Palestinian Statehood: What Does International Law Have to Say?
4 p.m. • Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium • Wayne Law
In late September the Palestinian Authority will seek a resolution from the U.N. General Assembly recognizing it as a sovereign state. What will be the impact of this resolution under international law? Two leading experts will discuss whether the resolution can achieve its objectives, as well as its possible consequences.
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Program for International Legal Studies
Wayne Law created the Program for International Legal Studies in recognition of the breadth of the faculty's international engagements and expertise and the fact that nearly all aspects of law now have an international component. From regulation of cross-border financial transactions to controlling pollution that recognizes no boundaries to human rights treaties that regulate how governments treat their citizens, law is now an interconnected global phenomenon. The program coordinates all activities at Wayne Law related to international law. These activities include hosting the Speaker Series, sponsoring conferences and symposia featuring leading international scholars and practitioners, promoting research on international and comparative law topics, and providing important resources for Wayne Law students, alumni and friends interested in international law.
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Happy Birthday Jon
Happy Birthday Jon
Make simplicity seem like abundance - Tetsuya Wakuda
誕生日おめでとー!29歳のジョンは今まで以上に素敵な人に、包丁屋さんになりますように!H appy Birthday!
Feliz Cumpleanos mi pana
Rule #1- Don't sweat the small s%&t, rule #2- It's ALL small s%&t
happy birthday!
I haven't lived the life I wanted, just the lives I needed too at the time.
Herzlichen Glueckwunsch! Hope you will have a great day,
Celebrated my b day today too Jon. Spent it playing music at a street fair and hanging out with friends and family. Kds are asleep in the car. Hope it was as good for you.
I worked... But about to grab dinner and then go watch "this is the end" with Sara...
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