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Once you have received your visa from the US Department of State, you are able to come to the United States and request permission to enter. Please be aware that your visa only allows you to apply for entry into the USA. It does not guarantee your admission into the USA . However, if you are prepared and all of your papers are in order you should not have any problems.
The flight attendants on your airplane will give you some immigration and customs documents to complete prior to your arrival to the United States . One of the forms will be Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record). The Form I-94 is rectangular in shape and WHITE in color. It will have a computer generated "Admission Number" on the top and will ask you for some basic demographic information (name, country of citizenship, passport number, etc.). You need to fill this in very carefully, so that the information on your I-94 exactly matches the information on your passport and Form I-20 or DS-2019. Instructions for completing this form are available from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/faqs/data_integrity.htm#_Toc133204787 .
Upon your arrival into the USA , you will go through an Immigration and Customs checkpoint. It is here that you will use your visa to request permission to enter and stay in the United States . It is important that you have all of your papers in order at this point to show the Immigration Inspector. You should present the following items to the Immigration Inspector:
- Passport with your valid visa
- Form I-20 - all 3 pages (for F-1 students only)
- Form DS-2019 both pages (for J-1 students only)
- Form I-94 (the white document you completed on the airplane)
- Customs Documents (given to you on the airplane)
- Financial Support Documentation (just have this with you in case the Immigration Officials ask to see it)
The Immigration Inspector will review all of your paperwork and may ask you some questions like "What college will you be attending?" or "What do you plan to study?" Do not be alarmed by these questions - the inspector is only trying to make sure that your answers match the information given on your paperwork. If everything is in order, the following things should happen:
- The Immigration Inspector will stamp your passport
- If you are a F-1 student, the Inspector will stamp the first page of your I-20 and return it to you
- If you are a J-1 student, the Inspector will stamp your DS-2019 and return it to you
- The Inspector will stamp your Form I-94, returning the small bottom portion to you. DO NOT LOSE THIS CARD! Once you are in the United States the Form I-94 is MORE IMPORTANT than your visa. This is the piece of paper that shows you entered the US legally, and grants you permission to remain in the United States for the duration of your studies
- The stamp on your I-94 should include this notation, "F-1 D/S" or "J-1 D/S". We will go over what this means during orientation. If it does not have this notation, please inform the Coordinator of International Enrollment as soon as you arrive on campus.
If you are missing any of the documents necessary for entrance, the Immigration Inspector has the ability to deny your entrance into the United States . However, this is not common practice. Instead, he or she will follow all of the steps listed above with the following exception:
- You will be granted permission to enter the USA for only 30 days. The stamp notation will read, "F-1 or J-1 with a DATE 30 days after the day of your arrival"
If this happens to you, DO NOT PANIC. Just make sure that you let the Coordinator of International Enrollment know as soon as you arrive on campus so that we can take care of it.
Once you go through the Immigration check point, you will be asked to retrieve your luggage and proceed through Customs. You may be asked to open your suitcases. You should not be carrying any meat or plant products with you.
Once you have passed through these check points, you will continue on your way to your final destination!
For more information on the process of entering, visit the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement website for international students: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/index.htm


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Fact Check: New John Morse and Angela Giron ads
The Colorado senators fighting to keep their seats at the capitol have both put out TV ads urging voters not to recall them. That comes a little over a month until the recall elections for Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, and Sen. Angela Giron, D-Pueblo.
Notably missing from both ads is any mention of the controversial gun control legislation that sparked the recall efforts.
Another similarity is misleading information about exactly who's behind those efforts, with both ads citing "extreme groups from Denver."
A spokeswoman for A Whole Lot of People For John Morse, the group that created the ad, says the line is referencing the fact that there have been plenty of outside contributions to the recall campaign, including money from Denver.
But the bottom line is, the recall signatures were collected from local voters, in Colorado Springs for Morse and Pueblo for Giron. And the beginnings of the recall attempt for Giron was as grassroots as it gets: a 28-year-old Pueblo plumber and his brother got it going.
"The two gentlemen that started this, they are not the type of people you would label special interest," said political analyst Clarissa Arellano. "You know, blue collar workers from Pueblo, the core of that community. To suggest that outside sources and special interests drove that campaign, that is a low blow."
In watching both ads, a person could be led to believe that each recall election will cost over $330,000. That's actually the estimated combined cost for both elections, $151,000 for El Paso County and about $180,000 for Pueblo County.
Giron's ad also says that she's being recalled "even though Giron is already on the ballot a year from now," which is inaccurate.
"It could be assumed she'll be running for re-election and she'll be the designated candidate, but she's not on the ballot a year from now. That's not the law," said Arellano.
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Oregon Tourism Commission: Agency History
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The desire to more effectively promote tourism in Oregon resulted in the creation of the Travel Information Bureau under the State Highway Commission in 1935. The Legislative Assembly authorized the commission to compile, publish, and disseminate information including historical facts, data, and maps about parks, recreation areas, and other public places in the state (OL 1935, c.195). Policy guidance was provided to the commission by the Travel Advisory Committee. The State Highway Fund paid for the costs associated with the program.
By the 1950s the bureau was commonly known as the Travel Information Division of the State Highway Department. It carried out an aggressive advertising campaign that included newspapers, magazines, mail, travel trade shows, and scenic movies. The division also helped to develop state information centers at major points of entry to disseminate information and promote tourism. The 1969 creation of the Department of Transportation changed the Travel Information Division to a section under the Highway Division.
Goals set by the Travel Advisory Committee in the late 1960s included attracting visitors who would most likely use the state commercial facilities; encouraging visitors to stay longer; stimulating fall, winter, and spring travel; attracting visitors to Oregon's less traveled regions; and encouraging Oregonians to vacation in Oregon. Later emphasis was placed on publicizing year-round resort accommodations as well as vacation activities not directly related to scenery.
In 1983 the state's tourism promotion program was formally merged with other economic development efforts in the creation of the Tourism Division of the Oregon Economic Development Department. By then tourism was the third largest industry in the state. It drew nearly 12 million visitors and contributed $ 1.3 billion to the economy. The commission separated from the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department in 2003.
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Arsenal's players took part in a live 'Twitter Takeover' earlier this month.
Tomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta, Lukasz Fabianski, Johan Djourou and Thomas Vermaelen all answered questions from the fans in a quickfire Q&A at the training ground.
If you missed the event, you can catch up now - watch all six video clips and read the full transcript below:
The Twitter Takeover starts in 10 mins, first up is Tomas Rosicky. Get your questions in NOW using the #ArsenalLive hashtag
joy ❀ @bekosofyou @Arsenal #arsenallive what's your favorite animal and is it fluffy
Tomas said: 'My parents had a dog so it is probably my favourite' #ArsenalLive
Safwat. @SafwatAchmal @Arsenal Who's the best player you've ever played AGAINST? #ArsenalLive
Tomas said: 'Probably Zidane, I always admired him' #ArsenalLive
Meika Pasondi ™ @realmeika To Tomas Rosicky,What superhero power would you like to have? @Arsenal #ArsenalLive
Tomas said: 'Probably Superman's because he could fly as well! I would like to try that' #ArsenalLive
Stuart Fowkes @stuartfowkes @arsenal #ArsenalLive is it true that Tomas is a big fan of death metal? What's his favourite band?
Tomas said: 'It's not true! I like metal in general. But I am not just a metalhead - I like rock and classical stuff too' #ArsenalLive
harry blight @GoonerHB @Arsenal #ArsenalLive who is the funniest in the team
Tomas said: "We don't have one big clown, we have a few clowns. We have a good group and we have fun." #ArsenalLive
Adam Arsenal @AdamArsenal @Arsenal Tomas... What's your favourite ever Arsenal goal? #ArsenalLive
Tomas said: 'That would definitely be the one against Tottenham. It was great and not just my goal, the whole game was amazing' #ArsenalLive
seth wosmer ☼ @yumberbatch @Arsenal #ArsenalLive Are you afraid of the dark
Tomas said: "That's a song by Iron Maiden. But I am not." #ArsenalLive
starships @mrtsckr @Arsenal #ArsenalLive do you like pie?
Tomas said: 'I do like pie!' #ArsenalLive
Loujane chamakh @spainarsenal @Arsenal #ArsenalLive who do you look up to for inspiration at arsenal
Tomas said: "It's a good question. Next!" #ArsenalLive
Right, that's Tomas finished, next we have Aaron Ramsey. You have five minutes to get your questions in using #ArsenalLive hashtag
Tomas answering the fans' Twitter questions... http://pic.twitter.com/yCkkmnhE
Fikri Wicaksana @fikri_wicak @Arsenal aaron, what's your favorite movie #ArsenalLive
Aaron said: 'I like the Bourne films, I watch all of them' #ArsenalLive
Mohammed @loveArsenal1 @Arsenal What is the one thing nobody knows about you, that you think is important. #ArsenalLive
Aaron said: "Maybe that I was a half decent rugby player. There's not many others." #ArsenalLive
Alex Dellanzo @ADellanzo1 @Arsenal #ArsenalLive Champions League or World Cup?
Ramsey in the hotseat...#ArsenalLive http://pic.twitter.com/XhbACtho
Aaron said: "I think Wales hasn't qualified for a long time, so that would be special to qualify. But I'd love the Champs Lg." #ArsenalLive
Mark Crown ♬♂ @jhcollective #ArsenalLive @Arsenal Aaron, are you a fan of Welsh Cakes?
Aaron said: 'Yes, my mum used to cook some so I am a fan! They are really nice!' #ArsenalLive
charlie london @charlielondon81 @Arsenal Aaron do you have a favourite cheese if so what is it
Aaron said: "I am not a big cheese fan. I only like a bit of parmesan on my pasta." #ArsenalLive
Sam Jeremiah @jezzapug @Arsenal #ArsenalLive Ronaldo or Messi?
Aaron said: 'It has to be Messi, they are both great players but Messi is banging in the goals' #ArsenalLive
Simon Breeze @Simon_Breeze @Arsenal Do you have any Pre-match rituals? #ArsenalLive
Aaron said: "Not really. A few of the guys do, but I'm not one who needs to do that stuff." #ArsenalLive
Stuart @Stuartphilippe @Arsenal #ArsenalLive can you give us an insight into what wenger's like in the dressing room at half time?
Aaron said: 'He always encourages his players, always believes in us to carry on or come back into the game. He's positive' #ArsenalLive
@olivertuski @Arsenal whats is your greatest fear when on the pitch #ArsenalLive
Aaron said: "You don't have many on the pitch. Obviously no one wants to get injured. You just want to enjoy yourself." #ArsenalLive
Right, that's Aaron finished, next we have Mikel Arteta. You have five minutes to get your questions in using #ArsenalLive hashtag
Fiona See @fionally19 @Arsenal What's your favourite goal ever at Arsenal? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: 'My favourite goal is the one I scored at Blackburn. It was nicely finished' #ArsenalLive
Next on the list... Mikel Arteta http://pic.twitter.com/eQTrmjRf
Tania Rosari @taniarr @Arsenal have you ever pulled a prank on any of your teammates? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: "Yes. Many times, mostly with Andre Santos." #ArsenalLive
HICHAM @hichamrahma @Arsenal #ArsenalLive what is your favorite stadium?
Mikel said: "Now it is the Emirates, I love it. When i was younger, it was the Nou Camp." #ArsenalLive
Adam Auld @aauld201 @Arsenal Mikel you've been at arsenal nearly a season now, how does it compare to Everton? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: 'It's a different kind of club, Arsenal plays in big competitions and it's great to be here' #ArsenalLive
Mitchell Game @MGGame89 @Arsenal Mikel, what is your secret to having perfect hair? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: "Just look after yourself, and a strong gel!" #ArsenalLive
Soma Roland @somaroland #Arsenallive Mikel how could you be so good in passing ? @Arsenal
Mikel said: 'I thought I was bad! It's all about practice and having good players around you. They make you look good!' #ArsenalLive
ed @edafcb @Arsenal #ArsenalLive do you have a favourite tv show?
Mikel said: "Entourage is one of them, it is quite funny. The InBetweeners is very funny, too." #ArsenalLive
Matthew McCluskey @mattmccluskey @Arsenal Mikel, do you feel you can still play for the Spanish national team one day? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: 'That's a tough question. I think it will be really hard, we have top quality players in midfield. It is my dream' #ArsenalLive
Tom Moxey @moxey25 @Arsenal Do you still catch up with Tim Cahill? Was great to see him as your best man at your wedding! #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: "He is one of my best mates. He is always really supportive. I really respect and like him." #ArsenalLive
Sultan Fayyaz @zayyaf90 @Arsenal Mikel, mixed emotions when you visit Everton next? #ArsenalLive
Mikel said: 'A lot. It is going to be strange to be in the other changing room. Hopefully I can concentrate on my job' #ArsenalLive
That is Mikel finished, next we have Lukasz Fabianski. You have five minutes to get your questions in using the #ArsenalLive hashtag
syairah farhana☻ @syairahfarhana @Arsenal #ArsenalLive Chicken, beef, pork or lamb?
Lukasz said: 'Beef! That's my favourite, medium done' #ArsenalLive
radzman @radzman23 @Arsenal if you have the power to change the world,what would you do? #ArsenalLive
Lukasz said: "I would do something about climate change, and poverty and stuff like that. Something good." #ArsenalLive
Sophie @Sophie_crp @Arsenal Lukasz, what is your secret to dance like that ? #ArsenalLive
Lukasz said: 'Just feeling the vibe, feeling the music. It goes through your body, your blood is pumping!' #ArsenalLive
Next up, it's Lukasz Fabianski... http://pic.twitter.com/wDIGmw5v
Soukaina Mzaoui @Sweetchick_101 @Arsenal what player did you look up to as a kid? #ArsenalLive
Lukasz said: "A goalkeeper from Italy, called Gianluca Pagliuca. He inspired me." #ArsenalLive
Kitty Chan @07kittyC26 @Arsenal Do you think Poland has a chance in EURO12? #ArsenalLive
Lukasz said: 'Yes, if we win the first game then I think we have a chance to go to the next round. It will be difficult' #ArsenalLive
Nur Radhiyah Mocktar @radhiyah @Arsenal what's your most memorable game with the team? #ArsenalLive
Lukasz said: "It is probably against Liverpool at Anfield, when it was 4-4. It was a crazy game. It was one of my best games." #ArsenalLive
Richard Appler @rappler @Arsenal #ArsenalLive I'm from California and it's 4 am here. Would you like to come play a match for us over here?
Lukasz said: 'Yes, why not? In the summer in pre-season, that would be something different. I have never been to the USA' #ArsenalLive
xie jin @boboxies @Arsenal #ArsenalLive what's your favorite food and drink?do you like Japanese food?;')
Lukasz said: "I like Japanese food. I like sushi, and I also like Thai food. Japanese is one of my favourites." #ArsenalLive
Right, that's Lukasz finished, next we have Johan Djourou. You have five minutes to get your questions in using the #ArsenalLive hashtag
The view from Arsenal's media centre at London Colney today http://pic.twitter.com/XDjb69PH
Charles Paterson @Clockendgunner Reply Favorited · Open @Arsenal Who is the worst dancer in the dressing room? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'I would say Jack Wilshere, but there are a few contenders!' #ArsenalLive
Andriy Effendii @andriy_effendii Johan, can you ever think about have a new style of your hair? @Arsenal #ArsenalLive
Johan said: "Sometimes it comes into my mind. I change it quite a bit, I'm waiting for the next." #ArsenalLive
Johan Djourou is the man in the chair... http://pic.twitter.com/PoagJgni
Hafeez Norizam @frankerism @Arsenal Do you think you'll be a manager one day? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'Good question! No, I don't think so - I will focus on something else after my career' #ArsenalLive
AJ Afolabi @TheGentle0ne @Arsenal #arsenallive where is your best holiday spot?
Johan said: "I went to the Seychelles and I really liked it. I like New York and Miami." #ArsenalLive
Alex Wain @alexwain Djourou - Who's been the hardest striker you've had to mark and why? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'Drogba. The guy has so much power, he is a handful. He is a top striker' #ArsenalLive
Niti Nirvan @nitinirvan @Arsenal What type of music you listen to? What is your favorite band? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: "I listen to a lot of hip-hop and RnB. I don't have a favourite band, I like the latest stuff." #ArsenalLive
Patrick Avenell @Patrickavenell @Arsenal Do you prefer Swiss cheese or Swiss army knives? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'Ha ha! I would choose Swiss cheese!' #ArsenalLive
Rafał Rutkowski @DoublerPL @Arsenal Do you (or other players) play video games? What games? :) #ArsenalLive
Johan said: "A lot of players do, I am playing FIFA Street it is a good game. You can do lots of tricks." #ArsenalLive
umaima @umadridista @Arsenal what do you think about women football? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'It's good, now we can see that women are becoming more athletic and stronger in football. The Ladies are good' #ArsenalLive
Gabriel @Bosscielny @Arsenal Djourou, do you take hair tips from Alex Song? #ArsenalLive
Johan said: "The question should be the other way around! He took tips off me!" #ArsenalLive
Alroy @_Alroy_ @Arsenal Djourou, how does it feel being a presenter of arsenal's insider #ArsenalLive
Johan said: 'It's something I really enjoy, and it's good to catch up with the fans like that' #ArsenalLive
Right, that's Johan finished, last up have Thomas Vermaelen. You have five minutes to get your questions in using the #ArsenalLive hashtag
sha szczha ♛ @agoonersdream @Arsenal Thomas, Belgian chocolate or waffles? #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: 'I would go for chocolate even though I can't eat it a lot' #ArsenalLive
Swaid Khan @SlimSwaidy Thomas - Who's the hardest striker you've had to face and how do you think you did against them? @Arsenal #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: 'Messi. He's the best in the world and the result was not great, but it was a great experience' #ArsenalLive
Last but not least, it's Thomas Vermaelen... http://pic.twitter.com/pEO5tIrc
Sam Connor @S_Connor1 @Arsenal if you didnt make it as a footballer what was your backup career ? #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: "I don't know. Early I made a decision to play football but if not I would go into the medical department." #ArsenalLive
Iain Culverhouse @UKVampire #ArsenalLive @Arsenal Verminator!!!! What was it like scoring the winning goal on Monday??
Thomas said: 'I think it was amazing. We fought really hard in that game and deserved to win it. It was a beautiful victory' #ArsenalLive
Will Corden @WillCorden @Arsenal Do you like being called 'The Verminator'? #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: "I think its a nice nickname. It's quite funny. I quite happy with it." #ArsenalLive
Harding @hardon82 @Arsenal Do you keep your ketchup in the fridge or cupboard? #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: 'In the fridge because I want it nice and fresh!' #ArsenalLive Matt
David White @GoonerWhitey #ArsenalLive Thomas - bar you who of course ;-) who is the toughest guy in the squad?
Thomas said: "Physically, I would say Song. He is very strong. He is very tough. I could easily beat him in a fight!" #ArsenalLive
Duce. @DucieM4 @Arsenal Thomas, If there's anything you love about England, what is it and why? #ArsenalLive
Thomas said: 'If you look at the fans what I really like is that they are loyal and respectful. If you lose they support you' #ArsenalLive
Arsenal's Twitter Takeover… is over! Thanks for all your questions - look out for video footage of today's event on Arsenal PlayerCopyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Redmond leaders tour transformed 'drug houses'
Homes seized in drug raid fixed up by Housing Works, Oregon YouthBuild
REDMOND, Ore. - Rafael and Marisol Escobar never thought they'd become homeowners.
But after living in a Housing Works Tudor-style home the past two years, they've saved enough money to put in a down payment on a house.
"Slowly we moved in -- and look where we are at now," Rafael said.
Housing Works is a local organization helping people work toward financial stability and homeownership, giving people the foundation they need to help them keep a budget and build good credit.
"We learned quite a bit about saving money just by using coupons, which is a good thing," Rafael said.
Just down the road in Redmond, two other houses are in the process of being transformed by Housing Works and the Heart of Oregon Corps YouthBuild, an organization teaching young adults construction skills while they work toward their GED.
The homes have quite the rags-to-riches story after being seized by the Redmond Police Department two years ago.
"We received an anonymous tip about suspicious activity going on in this home and through a thorough investigation led to two search warrants at two different homes in Redmond, and inside we found illegal marijuana grows," said Police Chief Dave Tarbet.
The walls and ceilings inside the seized homes punched out to install ventilation pipes for the marijuana.
YouthBuild went in and remodeled the home, and a new family now lives there as they save money and work their way towards homeownership.
The other seized home is in the process of being remodeled and should be done by Thanksgiving.
"I think it really impacts this neighborhood to take this house that's dilapidated and run down and had a drug-growing operation in it and now it's a wonderful house and now they have a tenant that's in there for training for home-ownership," said Kelly Fisher, client services manager with Housing Works.
With an 8-month-old baby girl, the Escobars are ready to raise their daughter in a new home, as homeowners.
"It's going to feel good to call your home, your home. It feels good to know your money is actually going somewhere -- it's good," Rafael said.
The Escobars are looking to close on their own home, and move in next month.
For more information, visit housing-works.org or heartoforegon.org


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Top photo: Harriett Romo with preschoolers at Downtown Campus
Bottom photo: Students in interior design studio
Navarro Academy students tour Downtown Campus
By James Benavides
Public Affairs Specialist
(June 4, 2008)--Harriett Romo, director of UTSA's Bank of America Child and Adolescent Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) and associate professor of sociology, recently welcomed 57 three- and four-year-olds to the UTSA Downtown Campus for a first look at higher education.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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"The children were here to learn what kinds of opportunities there are in several different fields so that they will know what they might study when they go to college -- not if they go to college," said Romo.
Susan Lanford, an interior design lecturer in the College of Architecture, led the students through a design studio and gallery, letting them touch the fabrics UTSA architecture students use in their projects. Biology lab supervisor Rebecca Cantu showed the preschoolers models of the human body. Then, librarian Julie Nichols read the children a story in the Downtown Campus library.
"It was amazing to see these very young children interacting with college professors and taking in the sights of the campus," said Romo. "One student looked up at the buildings and said, 'it's so beautiful!' It is so important to give these children this experience and so gratifying for their teachers and parents -- and also the faculty and staff -- to be part of a very special day."
A Bank of America grant to CAPRI enabled sociology graduate student Denise De La Rosa to work at the Navarro Child Development Center during the spring 2008 semester. Her time with the young students inspired her to become a school counselor. Veronica Craft, a UTSA graduate and teacher at the Navarro Academy, arranged the visit.


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The green beans in this dish are cooked a very long time until they are soft enough to be twirled easily with the pasta. Fresh garlic, crushed red pepper and tangy cheese add lots of flavor.
Nutrition Profile:
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High Fiber
Low Calorie
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Low Sat Fat
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Serves 6
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 120 min.
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to release their fragrance. Add tomatoes, increase heat to medium-high and sauté, stirring often, until the tomatoes break down and begin to form a sauce, about 10 minutes.
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Add beans, broth (or water), salt and pepper. Stir to coat the beans, cover and adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Cook until the beans are very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir often near the end of cooking to prevent scorching. (The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the beans.) Taste and adjust seasonings.
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Cook tagliatelle (or fettuccine) in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta-cooking water and drain the rest. Return the tagliatelle to the cooking pot. Add the sauce and toss, adding a little of the reserved pasta-cooking water if needed to help the sauce coat the noodles. Transfer to warm plates. Top each serving with ricotta salata (or feta).
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I've just finished the Spanish translation of /philosophy/wsis.html. The translated file has been sent to the mailing list to be revised, commented, and corrected by the team if necessary.
Today I joined the GNU Spanish Translation Team. I will help translating the GNU project web pages to Spanish. Well, at least those that haven't been translated. :-)
Here is my opinion on the Newsforge's article on Debian and Hot Babe
The Debian community should not be discussing whether a package is "politically correct", or "offensive", or "against someone's moral", or "lack of values", or something like that. The main Debian folks scope is to deliver the best Free operating system they can. As long as the software works and is Free, they should not be concerned about anything else, unless it includes illegal or extreme offensive/dangerous content.
I think there is an easy solution to this "problem": Look for a workaround to print a message warning about the nature of the images immediately after Hot-Babe installation finishes, something like:
WARNING: The images used by this program may be offensive to some people, are Not Worf Safe and should not be viewed by a minor without parental advice. If the package bothers you, just uninstall it as soon as you can.
Maybe in this way Debian avoids legal problems and everybody should be (at least partially) satisfied.
Come on, if a nude girl drawing offends you, just don't install the package.
And if the program is found illegal in some country, just remove it from Debian (the Universal Operating System)
Good news to begin the new year: Venezuelan government will switch all their ministries computers to Free Software.
Well, the validation fever continues. Today I modified all my .html files (yes, again) to make them validate as XHTML 1.1.
As with the previous validation, I had to change some data in DOCTYPE and the <html> tag, but also had to substitute all my <b>'s, <i>'s, and name's with <strong>'s, <em>'s, and id's, respectively. I also had to remove all the <hr />'s, though this wasn't too harmful.
Today I modified all the .html files of my website to make them validate as XHTML 1.0 Strict. I used to have them validated as XHTML 1.0 Transitional, but I realized, while reading the W3C website, that my webpages only needed minor changes in order to validate as Strict. So I made those minor changes, mostly in the DOCTYPE, although some needed placing data inside <p> or <div> tags. Well, it's done.
Follow standards, please.
I've been learning some CSS basics. It's very amazing to see how CSS can produce high-quality layouts and still be completely standard. And not only that, but it eases the management of the ``look & feel'' of a complete website: the only thing you have to do is to link your CSS file to every XHTML/PHP/HTML file you have, and every change made to the layout will be automagically reflected on the entire site.
And those aren't the only advantages. All this CSS thing makes you separate the content (XHTML) from the presentation (CSS), a golden rule in software (and Web) development.
And it's not as hard to learn as I thought, so I've been playing a little with my website layout. I like it.
I will be posting my geek life here. This is intented to be more a devlog than an ordinary (and very possibly boring) blog.
New HTML Parser: The long-awaited libxml2 based HTML parser code is live. It needs further work but already handles most markup better than the original parser.
Keep up with the latest Advogato features by reading the Advogato status blog.
If you're a C programmer with some spare time, take a look at the mod_virgule project page and help us with one of the tasks on the ToDo list!


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What's causing our sea stars to waste away?
SEATTLE - The video is eerie - like something from a creepy horror film - and Joe Gaydos can't help but feel a sense of sadness as he watches a sea star literally waste away.
"It's quite morbid to watch this thing scurry around and have an arm fall off and another arm fall off and the legs shrivel up," said Gaydos, director of the SeaDoc Society, a science and marine conversation program at the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Through a one-minute time lapse, you watch as a sea star, known as a sunflower star, moves through a tank at the Vancouver Aquarium, losing leg after leg until it ultimately dies. The video was shot over a seven-hour period, and according to local scientists, what you see in the video is very similar to what they've seen happening to entire populations of sunflower stars in waterways along British Columbia and the West Coast.
"Divers ran into it doing a regular survey looking at rockfish," said Jeff Marliave, vice president of marine science at the Vancouver Aquarium. They took photos of all these rotting and dying sea starsIt was really in your face."
Divers in Vancouver first noticed the diseased sea stars on Sept. 3, and Marliave said within a week they checked sites where they knew there was an overabundance of sunflower stars and they were already all gone.
"That's how fast it can it go from first collapse and wasting to everything is just in a pile," Marliave said. "That's the stuff that is really, really upsetting."
Just as marine scientists with the Vancouver Aquarium started monitoring and collecting samples of the diseased sea star found in their local waterways, the Seattle Aquarium started doing its own surveys in Elliot Bay.
"It started showing in late October," said Dr. Lesanna Lahner, the veterinarian for the Seattle Aquarium. "We are seeing the same species affected as they are up north."
Since first noticing signs of the wasting disease among the local sunflower star population, Lahner said divers have been making weekly trips along the waterfront and note lot has changed within just a few weeks.
"(On Wednesday) the team did not see any live sunflowers along the waterfront," she said. "During other trips there were some -- some sick, some healthy -- but now it's worse than before."
Just like crews in Vancouver, divers and scientists have been collecting samples in the Puget Sound and monitoring the sunflower stars in the Aquarium and those that appear to show signs of disease have been quarantined.
"We have definitely seen sea star disease over the last few decades, but it's been on much smaller scales," Lahner said. "We are very concerned."
And, so is Laura James. A local diver, underwater photographer and marine enthusiast, James said she's noticed a similar phenomenon in sea stars off West Seattle.
"Their bodies have melted away, just blobs of decaying starfish and random legs strewn about," she said.
James said she didn't take any photos at the time, but she's planning to go out this weekend to see what she finds. James is also searching for answers for what she saw along the shoreline off Brace Point.
"All the sea stars are still right there - more than 100 of them," she said.
Last weekend, James took video showing dozens of dead sea stars all along the beach. She said some of the stars legs seemed short, like they may have melted off. She sent the images to an expert friend at the Seattle Aquarium to get his take.
"He thought there was way too many for that be caused by storm damage," she said.
Lahner said it is hard to know for sure if what happened to the sea stars in James' video is related to the wasting disease affecting the sunflower species.
Both the Seattle Aquarium and Vancouver Aquarium are working with scientists around the country to try and find an answer for what's killing so many sea stars. Researchers and scientists with the SeaDoc Society have also gotten involved, conducting research in the Puget Sound around the San Juan Islands.
"SeaDoc did 120 dives in the Sound (in one week), and we saw six different species of stars with disease," Gaydos said. "We've been sending samples to the same labs."
Lahner said she is planning a dive with Gaydos and his team next weekend to take a look at the sea star population there. All of the samples being collected from the Puget Sound and Elliott Bay have been sent to Cornell University and labs in New York.
"Only when we start to figure out the cause can we start to figure out if it's related," Gaydos said.
Test results from the samples sent from Vancouver, Seattle and the San Juans could take weeks if not longer to get back. Those results will be the only way to determine if the incidents with sea stars in the wild and the aquariums are indeed related.
"Often times wildlife disease outbreaks take time to figure out what caused it," Lahner said. "It's a very complex mystery."
In the meantime, anyone who comes across dead sea stars and suspects wasting disease is encouraged to report it to the Vancouver Aquarium. They have set up a website where people can post submissions online.


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Deadly crash on State Street
BRISTOL - A Bristol, Virginia man is dead after a crash Friday night on State Street.
Police tell us the accident happened just before 9:00 Friday night in the 500 block of State Street.
According to Bristol, Virginia Police 43-year-old William Marcella was driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his Oldsmobile and crashed into two parked cars in the 600 block of State Street. We're told Marcella was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man sitting in one of the hit cars was injured and taken to the hospital.
We're told alcohol may have been a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.


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text: Ok, can somebody please explain to me what exactly Linwood was thinking with this trade? Holy cow... Bosh (9) and S-Jax (103) for Marion (16) & Rashard Lewis (14)???? That's two studs to the first place team who would likely win it all anyhow, for one stud to the twelfth place team!!! Really...am I missing something here? Well, at least I only have to face Webz UBER-TEAM for half of the week.


text: Day 3 Morning (9 am – 10:50 am) The morning practice ended 10 minutes early. Unlike yesterday, most of the drills took place on the field away from the fans, making it very difficult to see, especially when those uninvolved stood on the sideline blocking fans' view. Hopefully, Parcells will move the practice back to the closer field this afternoon. One correction from yesterday's note. I had mistaken #93 as Canty, when in fact that was Coleman. I must had a brainfart. Anyway…. 9:00 am – run blocking and run defending The team worked on run formations for about 15 minutes. Parcells was personally in charge of this, and we saw a lot of different run formations, though I didn't see any reverse being run. On defense, there wasn't really much to see. I think for each of the play there were given pointers by the defensive coaches on what they should do in each situation. Other than that, nothing exciting. 9:15 am – Warm up & stretching. I noticed LA's in his street clothes again this morning. Unlike yesterday, he was standing there all by himself. I also noticed another guy riding the stationery bike on the sideline, though he's too far for me to tell who he is. 9:25 am – Individual drills - LBs worked on catching the ball, and then later split into two groups – OLBs (Cooper, Singleton, Love, K Thornton, Burnett, Ware and Ogbogu) and ILBs (all the others). I saw the OLBs worked on shedding lead blockers to get to the running backs. - The DBs worked on various drills. Aside from practicing ball catching, there are tackling drills. On one where they went head on with the opposing guy, they are suppose to hit them dead. Justin Beriault not only hit his guy (Izell Reese), but also lifted him like 6 inches off the ground, and Reese is not a small guy! - Over there on the far side of the field, QBs were passing balls to WRs. The WRs worked on running different patterns – most of those these morning were medium to long routes, like 20-yard fly pattern, 15-yard out, 25-yard double move (in, then out and vice versa), and 30-yard bomb. Most guys caught what they were suppose to (there were some slips as the field was quite wet this morning). Terry Glen looked the smoothest route runner out there. He just doesn't lose much speed in his cut and is very fluid. 9:40 am – Defense 8-8 drills I think they were practicing zone coverage. On first team defense were Singleton, Nguyen, James, K Thornton, Newman, Roy, Scott and Henry. On second team defense were Burnett, Shanle, O'Neill, Ware, A. Glen, Dantzler, Beriault and Reeves. Interestingly, the Killer was not in the mix on the second team. 9:50 am – WRs vs. DBs To me, this was the most interesting show of the morning. The drill happening really fast so I didn't really pay attention to who was throwing the ball on each play. The drill simulated the first 5 seconds after the snap where a WR would try to get off the line and get open. It looked like there was no pre-selected or designated route. Each WR just did his own thing and tried to get open. Winners of the 1-1 in bracket. 1) Glenn vs. (Newman). Tight coverage by Newman on a slant by Glenn. 2) Keyshawn vs. (Henry). Tight coverage by Henry, who got between Key and the QB. 3) (Crayton) vs. Glenn. Crayton won (Interestingly, if the order is any indication. Has Crayton won the third WR spot?) 4) Morgan vs. (Reeves). Morgan made a nice counter move from inside to outside, got position but dropped a slightly low ball 5) Zuriel vs. (Jones). 6) (Copper) vs. Lenny Williams. Nice catch by Copper who turned around and caught the ball on his outside shoulder. Some fan yelled "That's it!" 7) Merritt vs. (B Thornton). 8) Crowder vs. (Henry). Tight coverage by Henry all the way. Crowder had no chance 9) Rector vs. (Newman). TNEW picked this one off. Whoo hoo! 10) (Keyshawn) vs. Reeves. Off the ball, Key stiff-armed and pushed Reeves on the ground, then ran inside for an easy catch. This drew a loud round of applause by the fans 11) (Glenn) vs. Glenn. 12) (Harrell) vs. Lenny Williams. The two put up a good fight. Lenny Williams jammed Harrell pretty good off the line, but Harrell regrouped and made a nice catch on this play. Even though Williams lost the battle, in a real game, this would probably have caused the QB to look another way as it took Harrell a second or so to "get back on track" 13) Crayton vs. (Nate Jones). Dropped ball 14) (Morgan) vs. Henry. Good d by Henry, but a nicer catch by Morgan down the sideline 15) (Copper) vs. Reeves 16) (Merritt) vs. Newman. Beat Newman on an inside slant 17) Keyshawn vs. (Lenny Williams). Nice coverage by #23 on this play. 10:00 am – 11-11 1) Julius ran left (6 yd). Nice burst to the outside 2) Julius up middle (3 yd). He's really quick bursting up the middle, but the hole closed pretty quickly 3) A-train ran up left hash and ran into a wall (2-3 yd). 4) Julius up middle, did a quick stop-n-juke to evade a defender (3 yd) 5) MBIII up middle (2 yd) 6) ? up middle stuffed for no gain (0 yd) 7) Thompson straight up middle for a nice gain of about 6 yd. The OL did a nice job opening holes. He was practically untouched for the the first 3 or 4 yd. He looks pretty quick, too, in addition to being fast (6 yd) 8) ? Can't see this one, but the guy next to me commented "Justin gave him a good licking" 9) MBIII ran up left hash (3 yd) 10) Bickerstaff up middle (2 yd) 11) Thompson ran to the right sideline and up (5 yd). Great speed to the outside 12) Kincade up left hash (3 yd) 10:05 am – Special team They practiced some plays on routing the gunners on a punt. They also did a bit FG kicking, though from where I was I couldn't tell who was kicking what. 10:15 am – 11-11 1) Bledsoe completed to Keyshawn down left sideline (10 yd). Henry was defending 2) Julius tried to get out to the right sideline but was stopped by the wall of defending, led by Singleton (0 yd) 3) Bledsoe completed underneath to Witten (6 yd, not including Witten's RAC) 4) Julius tried to cut up middle, did a lot of dancing, but only got little (2 yd) 5) MBIII on a toss right but stopped behind the line (-1 yd) 6) Someone jumped offside. On the ensuing play, Romo dumped underneath to A-train (3 yard in the air, and another 3 RAC by A-train) 7) Romo incompleted to Copper who might have slipped down the left side line 8) Thompson up the middle and juked off a defender (5 yd) 9) Henson dumped off to Barnes on the sideline (after scanning downfield), but Barnes dropped it 10) Henson short passed to Polite on the right sideline, but dropped 11) Kincade ran left down the sideline (5 yd). Petitti had a nice block on this one to shield Kincade and let him get outside. 12) MBIII ran up the middle on a fake reverse, but fooled no one (1-2 yd) 10:25 am – Special scenario Offense only. Look like they were practicing some special scenario. Each QB took turn to throw the ball downfield to one of four running WRs. The WR who caught the ball would immediately fall down.. don't know what this would do in a game. Torrin Tucker had a screw up again. When the third team offense went on the field, he didn't know it was his turn – he only found out later when everyone was out there and he had to run into the huddle. 10:30 am – 7-7 1) Bledsoe completed to Glenn on the left side line (10 yd) 2) Bledsoe incompleted to Crayton on left sideline, but not caught (a little high?) 3) Bledsoe dumped underneath to Zuriel (4 yd) 4) Bledsoe threw to Morgan on the left sideline, but the pass was broken up by Henry 5) Romo dumped off to MBIII underneath (3 yd) 6) Romo completed to Crayton on the left sideline (7 yd) 7) Romo threw down the middle and was picked off by Beriault 8) Romo swing-passed to Kincade running to the right 9) Henson swing-passed to Julius running to the left 10) Henson short passed to Keyshawn on the left (5 yd) 11) Henson completed to Curtis up the left hash. Curtis was falling as he caught it 12) Henson incompleted to Witten (leading him a bit too much, and the ball was thrown low, though Witten got his hands on it) 10:40 am – 11-11 1) Julius stuffed by a rushing Roy (-1 yd) 2) Bledsoe completed a Keyshawn on a hook pattern down the left sideline (6 yd) 3) Bledsoe completed to Witten who basically just ran up the middle to find an open zone, sit there and Bledsoe hit him (8 yd) 4) MBIII up middle (2 yd) (I decided to go on a Demarcus Ware watch for the next 4 plays) 5) Pass play – Demarcus covering Pierce, did an okay job 6) Run play – A-train ran up right hash mark. Demarcus rushing from the other side and almost caught him from behind as A-train ran up field. 7) Pass play – Demarcus tried a speed rush, but the LT did a good job routing him away from the QB (edited - the LT was Kurt Vollers) 8) Run play – Demarcus pushed his man down but the play was running away from him anyway 9) Henson completed to (#23?) to the left (4 yd) 10) Henson threw a bomb down the right side line, intended for Merritt, but too far. Merritt did get his hands on it. Bruce Thornton was the DB covering Merritt. 11) Henson completed to Merritt down the right sideline (10 yd). 12) RB (?) ran up the middle but stuffed (2 yd) 10:45 am – 11-11 They ran another set but this time, all the non-participating players got in between us fans and the action so we really couldn't see anything. It seems like the team really turned on the intensity on this series. There were a lot of screaming and yelling. Of the little I saw, I saw MBIII having a nice burst up the middle for a long gain, Pierce caught a pass, tackled by Jones, but the two continued fighting each other as Pierce struggled to gain more yards (After seeing him for two days, it seems like this dude Pierce has a nasty mean streak. I saw him tossed Ratliff down yesterday on one of the drills). On the very last play, I think a RB fumbled the ball and one of the LBs came up with it (Burnett?) Misc. observation: Romo's on second team today. Henson on third. Impressed by: Beriault – I'll be shocked if he doesn't make the team (at least practice squad). It just seems that the guy makes plays and is always around the ball. Staying after practice to autograph: Roy, Beriault, Burnett, B. Thornton. I got Burnett and Beriault to sign my ball cap. Both really cool guys. I wish them luck. <End of morning report>


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Emerging Markets Evening Roundup: Turkey's Plunging Yields; Russia and Japan Seek End to WWII
A measure of Brazilian inflation rose 7.3% in April, down from 8.06% in March and below economist forecasts for a 7.35%. The Bovespa stock index rose 1.2% today.
A deal between the U.S. and Mexico to increase oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has not been finalized by the U.S., Reuters reports. Mexico's IPC stock index rose 0.03%.
The head of Chile's National Statistics Institute resigned on Friday in a dispute over how the countries consumer-price inflation is measured. The Santiago Stock Exchange IPSA Index fell 0.55%.
Colombia's economy will grow at a 2.8% clip in the first quarter of 2013, its central bank said, while itsnational cycling team is set to make its "Grand Tour" debut in the Giro d'Italia on Saturday. The Colombia COLCAP Index rose 0.4%.
Russia and Japan are discussing how to officially end World War II. Russia's Micex stock index rose 0.04%
The yield on Turkey's government debt fell as investors bet that its central bank would cut rates again. The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 Index rose 0.05%.
Emerging Market Stocks on the Move
Southern Copper (SCCO) said its profits fell during the first quarter but beat analyst forecasts. Its stock fell gained 0.03% to $32.90.
Harmony Gold Mining (HMY) gained 4% today after being upgraded by Citigroup. Citigroup also had positive things to say about Barrick Gold (ABX), which rose 3,8% to $19.26.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) gained 5.25% to $5.61 ahead of its earning on May 7.
Petrobras (PBR) surged 6.7% to $19.24 after beating earnings forecasts.


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- Some of India's most spectacular royal palaces are opening up their facilities to paying tourists
- The practice provides an authentic way for travelers to experience India's rich cultural heritage
- It also ensures the upkeep of some of the country's most spectacular historical buildings
(CNN)Drawbridges, moats and towering turrets that bear menacing defensive positions -- royal households have traditionally taken to fighting off outsiders with an array of medieval deterrents.
In the Indian city of Jodhpur however, one regal residence has parted with ancient convention and opened its doors to visitors from across the globe.
For the princely sum of $450 a night, travelers can snap up a basic suite in the spectacular Umaid Bhavan.
The elaborate 347-room palace is home to the Maharaja of Jodhpur, and is one of the largest private residences in the world.
After the Indian government abolished privy purses (a regular allowance the state gave royal families) in 1972, the Maharaja sought to cut costs and converted a third of the palace into a luxury hotel.
This section of the building now contains 64 luxury suites operated by hotel giant, the Taj Group.
"It's as if you are stepping back in time and you can have that same experience but with air conditioning, with WiFi and your Grohe shower head," said Raymond Bickson, managing director and CEO of the Taj Group.
Across India, many other former royal households and stately buildings have opened up in a similar way, taking advantage of the country's burgeoning tourist trade.
The practice has helped maintain the architectural splendor of the palaces in question whilst providing an authentic way for travelers to experience India's rich cultural heritage -- if they have the money.
Check out some of the most spectacular Indian palace hotels in the gallery above.


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Gorgeous Apartment with WiFi
N.º máximo de huéspedes11
Cuartos de baño1
Tamaño1000 ft²
- Aire acondicionado
- Internet/WiFi
- Toallas
- Apto para familias / niños
- Cocina
- Lavavajillas
Resumen del alojamiento
|07087 Union City, Estados Unidos
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|Tiempo de respuesta
|En pocas horas
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It is right across the Lincoln Tunnel and the Hudson River. 3.26 MILES AWAY FROM PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL AND TIMES SQUARE AREA. IT IS EASIER AND FASTER TO COMMUTE TO MIDTOWN MANHATTAN FROM OUR LOCATION THAN SOME PLACES IN NEW YORK LIKE THE BRONX, BROOKLYN AND QUEENS.
- Walking distance to restaurants, supermarkets, banks, shops, groceries, bakeries, etc.
- We provide Airport Transportation Services in a private 6 passenger Limousine, SUV, 15 PASSENGER VAN or Sedan. In addition, local transportation is provided. Please send us your flight information and we will be happy to provide you a quote.
Normas del alojamiento
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|$ 26 US por huésped/noche extra
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Fue una estadía fabulosa! El departamento se encontraba muy bien equipado, todo funcionaba perfectamente, super cómodo para 4 adultos. Lo encontramos muy limpio y ordenado con todo lo necesario para preparar un desayuno o merienda: café, leche, jugo, etc.
El Sr. Manny fue muy amable con nosotros y nos explicó como viajar en transporte público hasta Manhattan y también dónde se ubicaban los negocios y supermercados mas cercanos
La Sra. Ruth nos envio un archivo de texto con información que nos resultó muy útil.
Tomando los buses que pasan uno detrás de otro por la puerta del departamento en 10 minutos estabamos en el midtown a una cuadra de las líneas de subte. La ubicación es muy cómoda y segura. Pasamos unos días maravillosos, sin duda volveríamos a elegir este alojamiento y lo recomendamos como una excelente opción!!
Fabulous. Spacious. Friendly.
Loved the house. The fantastic beds. The warm welcome. Thank you so much!
Try to fly to Newark, as JFK will almost certainly guarantee huge traffic jams.
That's an experience in itself. :)
If you are looking for a place that´s home away from home, you found it with Ruth and Henry, as well as with Manny who was our driver from JFK to our apartment, if possible, we would have given at least a 10 star rating!
We´ve got a hearty welcome at the airport, in conjunction with a free sightseeing thru Manhattan. Our apartment was in one word gorgeous! The fridge was stocked with food which served us (party of 5) for at least 2 days, that was just awesome!
Within 15 minutes you will be downtown NYC, the instructions from our hosts were extremely helpful, a supermarket (Extra Supermarket) is just 5-10 minutes away.
We highly recommend this apartment and Ruth, Henry and Manny to everyone!
Hope to see you all soon,
Tanja and family
Very nice place to stay for holidays. Very good public transports nearby. Very good kitchen. Problem with the noise from a machine inside a locked room, maybe for the hot water (all night long which was a little difficult to fall asleep).
Nice property, very easy to get into NYC from here on the 'Chicken Bus' which is more frequent than a taxi, costs $3 each way and seem to run all night long. The property is in a quiet neighborhood with some shops nearby which have general stores, a liquor shop and a pizza place (if you haven't eaten a load already in NYC).
Henry picked us up when we arrived on the boat and was a charming host showing us the lower Manhattan area as we drove to the apartment.
Property was a good size with all of the amenities you need, the property had received some water damage which was pointed out to us on arrival. My only criticism would be that the damage was rather unsightly as well as the loose electricity sockets in every room and the ducting for the cables not being fixed properly which exposed cables and pipes.(would not pass as a rent able property in the UK!!).
Saying that the property was charming and full of character and as I say in terms of location it is probably quicker to get into the City than actually being in the City and certainly much closer than staying in Brooklyn which was our other option!
Would have been nice to have met Ruth, but Henry picked us up on our last day after collecting our bags from the apartment and met us by Chelsea Market then drove us to JFK which was a lovely way to round of or time in NYC with yet more great service.
We would certainly stay again!!
Ruth was very helpful in explaining how a family of six can best park and cruz thru NY. The apartment was also comfortable and we were welcomed with some goods in the fridge. Many thanks
Fantastic flat. Was in town for business and this was the perfect combination of home-like privacy and proximity to mid-town Manhattan. Longest I had to wait for a chicken-bus in to town was a full 30 seconds - 10 minutes later I'm in the middle of Manhattan. Ruth is superb and is entirely accommodating whilst utterly respecting my privacy. Key really is the flat - feels just like home, everything works, minutes away from town and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Highly recommended.
Ruth is an absolutely perfect landlady. She is very courteous, kind and very sympathetic. She takes care of their tenants very, very good and she is always there for you. The apartment is perfectly clean, tastefully decorated and completely beautiful. The location is also fantastic. It left nothing to be desired. We travel a lot, but we've never been in such a great apartment. We thank you very much for everything, Ruth. We hope to see you again soon. God bless you ...
Ruth is an absolutely perfect landlady. She is very courteous, kind and very sympathetic. She takes care of their tenants very, very good and she is always there for you. The apartment is perfectly clean, tastefully decorated and completely beautiful. The location is also fantastic. It left nothing to be desired. We travel a lot, but we've never been in such a great apartment. We thank you very much for everything, Ruth. We hope to see you again soon. God bless you ...
A beautiful apartment in a fantastic area with quick and easy transport straight to new York city. Ruth, Henry and Manny were all very helpful with transportation and tourist tips about where to have the best experience. I would happily recommend this apartment to anyone and would gladly stay there again. Thanks again Ruth Henry and Manny!
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Original post made by Matt Skinner, Val Vista, on Feb 16, 2009
If we want people to shop downtown lets give them some incentive. For every $500.00 they spend with our downtown shops in receipts, the town gives the shopper a $ 50.00 gift certificate to all participating stores.
The stores could pay into it and the city could subsidize a good portion of it.
Just an idea, but lets do something NOW
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 16, 2009 at 1:47 pm
That's one idea. I'm stumped though. I was driving down College Ave. in Oakland/Berkeley on Friday, and even though it was bad weather, the place was bustling with cars and foot traffic around all of the small, unique shops and restaurants. I didn't see a single storefront papered over nor one "For Lease" sign. I know the editor had said a while back to look at Burlingame (I think) as a model, but also look at the Temescal, the Piedmont Ave. area and the College Ave. shops in Oakland and Berkeley as a model.
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 16, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I'm not convinced that Americans should spend their money unless they absolutely need what they purchase.
If the prices on items downtown are reasonable, then perhaps it's OK to spend a few pennies here 'n there! Otherwise, consider shopping online.
Open more BARS downtown and business will definitely pick up!
Legalize gambling and prostitution and business will pick up!
Stop being such a snooty town and maybe shoppers will return.
Consider selling items that "illegals" purchase and there will be more cash flow. Maybe more burrito parlors! Taco Bell's!!!
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 16, 2009 at 2:15 pm
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a resident of Lydiksen Elementary School
on Feb 17, 2009 at 1:49 am
Gotta agree with cholo on a few of those factors. prostitution and medical marijuana are a bit far fetched due to the federal laws surrounding them and the small nature of our town. simply put we are not diverse enough to make a decision like that. sure there are plenty of people that smoke pot but surely not enough who do it legally.
p.s. does the word YOUTH mean anything to this town. not EVERYTHING should revolve around old people
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:28 am
For Jon -- I agree that there are many options not yet taken that might appeal to younger people. However, have you ever tried to get a seat at the plaza outside of Tully's when the kids get out of school? Or ever even tried to get into any of the businesses they block with their yelling, skateboarding and throwing of food? It is so bad that the police are out there regularly since the kids are out of control and the parents use that area as a temporary day care without supervision. When adults see that how motivated will they be to do anything at all to benefit kids? The poor business owners have had it, the landlord does nothing, the police have real crime to handle not a bunch of spoiled brats. So where is the motivation to create something new for kids when they behave so badly with what they already have? And parents -- what are you thinking letting your ill-mannered children act like that? Oh yeah, a parcel tax will fix that won't it?
a resident of Del Prado
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:24 am
I've been there on Fridays in the Tully's patio after school with my kids for ice cream, and yes the teens there are loud and silly, but very normal for the age. They need a Teen Center, or a place like City Beach where there are actual things for them to do and gather without being judged. Growing up myself in various neighborhoods there was always a Teen Center in the downtown. Pool tables, ping pong, TVs, Music room, a pool......patio and snacks will keep them happily busy and a place to gather of their own. We want their money but not their voices... not fair. "Seen but not heard" be real. "Build it and they will Come" :)
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:32 am
To be fair to the merchants, the only one getting business from the kids is the ice cream store. No one else is asking for, or getting, their money. The problem is that the kids take up every table, they are loud, they throw their food, they climb on the furniture and they chase away customers who have no place to sit nor any reasonable way to get past the kids and into the businesses. The tables are for CUSTOMERS not loiterers with no place to go. A teen center would be a benefit for the kids and those people who want a place to sit and enjoy some peace.
a resident of Del Prado
on Feb 17, 2009 at 10:33 am
We need more gift style stores downtown with a range of items and prices that the average person can afford. Most are high end or foodie places.... I suppose you can't control who is willing to spend money on investing in opening a business, but when I used to have a storefront in a mall, there were Representatives of other malls shopping for businesses. We need a rep to shop for businesses downtown and perhaps the city can help negotiate a lease with building owners to present a Reasonable Lease Agreement, as most are Not. A Candle shop, Candy Shop, Chain Store....Hallmark
a resident of another community
on Feb 17, 2009 at 11:00 am
Gambling and prostitution are covered by Stare lawa, not federal laws.
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:15 pm
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a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Feb 17, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Domus could make a great teen center with some imagination. Parking, food nearby, no noise issues within reason. Cindy McGovern talks and gets re-elected on youth platform, now may be the time. Just an idea with no attack on anybody.
a resident of Val Vista
on Feb 17, 2009 at 1:04 pm
It would be great if some resale shops or consignments came in.
I used to go down town mostly to visit the antique shops, its a shame they are becoming a thing of the past.
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on Feb 17, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I would love the stores to open earlier. I drop my kids at school but there is nothing open so instead of buying my toys at Doodlebugs, I head to Target or to Borders for books instead of the wonderful Towne Center. Even 1 or 2 mornings a week would make a difference!
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 8:03 am
Scott -- Are you willing to pay the rent for Domus to be used as a kid hangout? Last I heard they want $25,000 per month for that space. It would be nice to have a place for kids, even if only to allow the quiet enjoyment of other places by the adults. But to expect a landlord to give up rent merely to provide a place for unsupervised children to wreak havok would be asking for too much, as well as the probability of frivolous lawsuits from the parents. I can see it now -- "you let my kid play for free in your building, my kid behaved in an ir-responsible manner, my kid got hurt, now I am going to sue you". If the parents of these children want a place for them, they need to create that place and find a way to fund it. Failure of the rest of us to foot that bill does NOT give those parents the right to allow unrestrained abuse of those places currently available for others to enjoy. This is a parent and a landlord problem at Tully's plaza. Currently neither are willing to step up and fix it, therefore, the police are continually involved. And the ones who ultimately suffer are the merchants. Is it such a wonder that merchants are reluctant to open up shop in a place where parents do not control their kids and people seem only to spend money in the nail salons and day spas?
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 8:23 am
Serve great food and have great shops and people will come, no stimulus needed.
If you think any food in downtown Pleasanton is great, then you've been eating in downtown Pleasanton too long. Same for the shops.
The simple fact is that there's just nothing that's that compelling about downtown right now. Farmer's Market is really the only draw to get people that come from out of town and to get locals down there too.
If your store or restaurant is in decline, don't blame it on (just) the economy. People will shop and dine if you give them a reason to, end of story.
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 8:29 am
I've said it before and I'll say it again. UNTIL the City of Pleasanton develops and funds a downtown specific plan with money and support behind it NOTHING will change downtown. Building owners cannot be forced to rent to anyone specific without market based subsidy. Too many building owners own properties at a very low basis cost and can in fact afford to keep them empty for extended periods of time. $25,000 a month for the Domus building is a joke, but that is in fact what the owner "expects".
a resident of Bordeaux Estates
on Feb 18, 2009 at 8:31 am
Sadly... not true. I am amazed at how quiet every store and restaurant everywhere seems to be (except walmart).
People are afraid to spend.
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 8:42 am
The Pleasanton Downtown Association's charter - as well as the mission of the Pleasanton Chammber of Commerce - is to support the downtown businesses. Both organizations do a fine job with this and are committed to a thriving downtown business community. In fact, once the new Firehouse Arts Center is complete we'll see even more activity downtown.
This is a global economic crisis - not just a local one.
True, the challenges for local businesses operating on Main street are many. Some of these include: High rents, competition from global chains, strip malls, multiple street closings throughout the year, and seemingly never ending construction projects (i.e., the old Kolln Hardware Building), which disrupt downtown traffic patterns and parking. I know these challenges personally, as my wife and I have operated Downtown Yoga at Division and Main since 2002.
However, Main street in Pleasanton is the BEST! Think about it - where else could you spend time in a local book shop (Towne Center Books) where the owner has READ the new releases? Where else could you go buy tack for your horse (Christensen's)? Where else could you spend time looking at GREAT 2nd-hand jeans (Savvy Seconds)? Where else could you get a breafast served on a plate the size of a pizza platter (Vic's All-Star Cafe')?, Where else can you take a cooking class with your friends (Pan's on Fire)? Where else can you stretch your body and expand your mind (Downtown Yoga)?
Downtown Main Street still has alot to offer businesses and the local community. The most important thing Main Street offers Pleasanton is a glimpse into the eternal spark of the American Entreprenuerial Spirit. Support your local businesses. Shop Main Street - Pleasanton!
Jim Coughlin
Business Manager & Yoga Teacher
Downtown Yoga
220-B Division Street
Pleasanton, CA
a resident of Del Prado
on Feb 18, 2009 at 9:05 am
As much as I'd like to join the Band Wagon you're on Yoga, The Downtown "Aint what it used to be," and is not the draw that many other downtowns are. If it were "The Best" we would be a thriving downtown. As it is, stores are closing even now!
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 9:19 am
Thanks for your post Claudette -
Nothing's ever what it used to be - and that's not a bad thing. As I recall it used to be antique stores and bars (thank god the Union Jack was demolished - what a cesspool that place was!)
Downtown Pleasanton has "draw" - but not as much as we'd like right? I don't think we should re-design downtown Pleasnton to mimic Walnut Creek. Yet, obviously it's going through a metamorphoses - as process of change. Look at the businesses that HAVE come downtown - Redcoats is another fine example - and there'a s great looking yogurt shop coming in the old Kolln Hardware store next to us.
I'm not saying we don't have work to do - what I am saying is that there are positive aspects of our downtown we need to continue to build upon.
And - this is a tough time globally which has an impact on ANY business either starting or thinking to expand.
Respectfully - Jim
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thanks for the discussion - but part of the current problem with our Downtown is that no one seems to spend their money there. The perception seems to be that all the independent stores are too pricey. Have you really looked? Sure, we've got our share of stores offering elite brands that are frequented by the spendier trendier crowd, but there's something for everyone in most of the retail spots. If you're gift shopping, and only have $20 to spend, you can find perfectly wonderful things at Murphy's Paw, Gourmet Works or Pans on Fire, just to name a few.
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Thanks Gelidonut and Jim, you two have the right idea and have outlined much of the problem. The town needs a first floor retail ordinance which the landlords hve fought at every attempt. Too many old time landlords do not need the rent money and will leave the buildings vacant and in disrepair rather than pay for upgrades and get new tenants. The city has enough rules to make nearly any business reconsider operating here but they do not enforce building or safety codes on vacant buildings. If landlords were forced to bring the buildings into compliance with or without tenants, and if the city implemented a "vacancy tax", we would have few if any boarded up storefronts.
Bonde Ranch Mom wants early hours. Nice concept if you want to BUY things but a total loss to the merchant if you only want to be the ugly "B-word" -- and that stands for BROWSER.
Val Vista Bel clearly has not been downtown in years. We have not one but three consignment stores here.
People who do not like any of the restaurants are just too darned hard to please. I have my favorites and some I will never visit again. The one place where service and food have never been lacking is Oasis. Others have their good qualities and sometimes their bad but to make a statment that there is no good place to eat in this town is wrong.
This town is not Los Gatos, Walnut Creek or even Burlingame but if people would start supporting the struggling merchants it could become better than any of those three.
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm
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a resident of Birdland
on Feb 18, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Cholo's right. Why would anyone shop at those downtown stores when the same things can be bought at a lower price online? Heck, they even deliver those items to your door steps and save you a trip.
Perhaps those stores should be converted into unlicensed childcare facilities or tutoring centers to house those obnoxious teens that are hanging out on the streets.
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 18, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Clearly I don't leave my computer much. I ONLY shop online, and I spend all day trolling this message board instead of contributing worthy content.
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 18, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Cindy McGovern talks and gets re-elected on youth platform, now may be the time. AMEN!!!! Get going, Girl!!!
I happen to love the teens hanging out downtown! If you smile and acknowledge them as you go into the ice cream store, they are very receptive and often quite helpful! What I hate more are the ex druggies and alcoholics who are now coffeeholics hanging out there with their smelly bodies and clouds of cigartette smoke!!! THEY are the offensive ones!
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Por Favor everyone!
Downtown Pleasanton is on the slippery slope to joining Niles.
It is a tear down in my opinion. Needs to be taken over and rebuilt with new up to date construction so as to draw better retailers and restaurants.
Impossible in these times and maybe never in Pleasanton.
A very miniature Santana Row would be nice.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Feb 18, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Por Favor everyone!
Downtown Pleasanton is on the slippery slope to joining Niles.
It is a tear down in my opinion. Needs to be taken over and rebuilt with new up to date construction so as to draw better retailers and restaurants.
Impossible in these times and maybe never in Pleasanton.
A very miniature Santana Row would be nice.
a resident of Val Vista
on Feb 18, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I'm concerned! If you care about your community, then you need to spend money in that community. Tax dollars are generated by purchases made in a city. Those dollars help pay for parks, police, street maintenance and so on. I understand that we are all hurting financially, but we have to keep spending money. The Pleasanton Downtown is a historic district. It definitely could use some fixing up and some new development would be great, but we can't get rid of the downtown charm. The Pleasanton Downtown attracts new people to our city including major corporations, new home owners and people on vacation. It also helps bring in great attractions to our Alameda County Fairgrounds, another tax generator for the city.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 19, 2009 at 1:05 am
Days of lavish income and spending are behind us now. It's time to realign out lifestyle with reality. Historical is old school and will not bring in new revenue. Get rid of that downtown charm that no one wants anymore and take this town into the next generation. You are NOT going to attract patrons keeping things same ole, same ole.
Opportunity is there in these difficult times to tear down the old and bring in the new. New money will then follow.
a resident of Birdland
on Feb 19, 2009 at 1:10 am
P.S. Don't feel guilty for not spending. You have the right and the obligation to take care of your own finances before worrying about the greater economy. We have enough democrats in the congress and an obsessive spender as our president, so let Uncle Sam do the spending while you do the saving. Cash is king in this upcoming economy.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 19, 2009 at 9:20 am
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a resident of Downtown
on Feb 19, 2009 at 11:13 am
People will do what they do. I invite Cholo to come to a yoga class - then we'll go have a cup of tea after at Cafe on Main. Two things you can't get online ever.
Maybe he/she will say he could by a "video" of a yoga class online - but watching someone from your TV is very different than having someone LOOK AT YOU and correcting your postures.
Extremes are never the answer - bullodzing downtown would leave you with a dirt lot. Trying to change everything at once or doing nothing is lethargic thinking.
I'd be glad to take any of the "let Downtown Rot" crowd for a walk downtown and introduce you to the business owners I know and have come to respect. All hard working people wanting to offer people in this commmunity great service and products at a fair and competitive prices. Some struggle, some are doing well - many have been here for years.
Downtown can and will flourish again - it just takes people willing to care for it and not throw the baby out with the bath water.
The invitation is open - call me and we'll see who is really working to make Downtown a place of community.
Jim Coughlin - Downtown yoga
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Feb 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I agree with the person who said they are more offended by the adults who hang out and smoke in front of Tully's than the teenagers. My 5 yr old has asthma and I can't tell you how many times we have NOT been able to enjoy an ice cream cone outside on a sunny day because of these rude people. The teenagers can be loud, but in general I find them more respectful than the smokers!
Given that the Tully's area is so popular, wouldn't it be a logical assumption that more places like this would be a successful addition to downtown? Why is it that we don't have a Starbucks or Pete's on main street?? The problem with people loitering can easily be solved by 'fencing' off an area just for patrons (like the restaurants do).
And I think a Crate & Barrel or Pottery Barn in the old Domus location would provide an incentive for more people to come downtown instead of going to the mall. Another MAJOR gripe of mine is that we lack a high-end grocery store such as Whole Foods.
Come on Pleasanton, if you want your residents to spend their hard earned money here, you need to give us an incentive!!
a resident of Livermore
on Feb 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hi...the comment attributed to "Cholo" 22 hrs. ago is not mine. It was entered by a copy cat/imposter!
a resident of Kottinger Ranch
on Feb 20, 2009 at 9:23 am
Hey Scott Walsh of Pleasanton Valley - excellent idea of Domus being a teen center! Does anyone know the owner? Can we suggest this idea to appropriate people (who are the apporpriate people?) to give this idea momentum?
a resident of Kottinger Ranch
on Feb 20, 2009 at 9:30 am
I love the idea of getting a Starbucks/Peets downtown (I heard it wasn't "allowed" because it would drive the other business down)...try Cafe Main; I always go there instead of Tully's. Also would love a Whole Foods downtown. I hate having to drive to San Ramon. If there were businesses downtown that I actually NEED, then I'd shop there more. I go to the Farmer's Market, Cafe Main, and sometimes Quizno's. Other than that, I've been cutting back on "nonessentials" like fancy restaurants.
a resident of Downtown
on Feb 22, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Citizens who would like to get involved in what is happening downtown, email firstname.lastname@example.com. This is a newly formed citizen group. Once you are on the email list, you will find out about meetings or issues that concern downtown, including City Council meetings.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm
The editors may, rightly or not, remove this post for "repetitiveness"... HOWEVER, look to Piedmont Ave., College Ave. and even more importantly, the Temescal district in Oakland. The latter has a MUCH lower per capita income than Pleasanton does, yet the shops on that re-vitalized avenue are THRIVING.
So what I am saying is that it isn't a matter of income, it isn't a matter of rents, it isn't a matter of competition, it's more a matter of choice of shops and attracting foot traffic. Enough with the excuses and platitudes about how people in Pleasanton need to make a conscious sacrifice to opt to shop downtown and spend more money out-of-pocket! Just give people some FUN, cool stores to shop in AND THEY WILL.
Please, go check out these districts and get some ideas, folks. Stop beating old dead horses and get some inspiration.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 24, 2009 at 10:55 am
There's so much passion in this discussion thread - and certainly lots of opinions about what will and won't work downtown. What is the consensus about the Firehouse Arts Center and how its opening will affect the Railroad Ave part of town? Any thoughts on what sort of businesses need to emerge in the surrounding blocks for that area to take off?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Feb 24, 2009 at 11:26 am
(Sorry, I have to keep posting under this moniker since that's the way I started, according to the PW rules) Re. ideas about what might work? Sure, I've got some, from looking around at the other town's foot shopping areas:
1) Noah's Bagels is always a popular bet. Have a bit more indoor/outdoor seating than the one next to Safeway and people will definitely come! (yes, it's a chain, but it's a good, thriving one that isn't too big and impersonal)
2) A quilting/fabric/handcraft store -- there's really only Joanne's Fabrics in the area, as far as I know. The knitting shop in town is nice, but it's tucked away in the shopping area behind Vic's. Often overlooked.
3) Another really good breakfast place. Vic's is often WAY too noisy to have a conversation with clatter and screaming babies, Rising Loafer is good but often overheated and claustrophobic, Dean's is so-so quality wise. A place with quality coffee and great-fluffy-not-greasy omelettes and fresh pastries would be much welcomed. I haven't tried Amelia's yet now that it's on the side street, so maybe they're already fitting the bill in this area?
4) A small shop with religious (all denominations and faiths) books, gifts and articles, such as this one:
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5) A shop with international items, many handmade. Not along the lines of Clover Creek and the other candles/artificial flowers/home decor shops, *not* something really expensive like Studio One, but something "green", globally-oriented (not just "made in China") and unique, such as the Global Exchange Fair Trade store on College Avenue in Berkeley:
Web Link
6) A good shoe store, such as The Walk Shop, carrying quality comfortable shoes for men and women, maybe kids as well.
7) A music store/cafe -- acoustic guitars, sheet music AND some new and used vinyl and CDs, and a small cafe area. I know, bucking the trend because record stores are going out of business, but people still like to fill in their collections and browse. Buy and sell.
This is just for starters; any other ideas?
a resident of Del Prado
on Feb 25, 2009 at 3:51 pm
There are lots of great stores out there, but what is their incentive if our downtown does not have much walking traffic and stores are closing.... Those chain stores are looking for areas that have good parking as that will make for $$ as more patrons will be able to park and shop. Parking is a real problem even though there is new parking along the creek now... I think our downtown also has a very historical/old look about it that does not attract the new cool stores that most people go to and spend their money.
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