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Fantastic Beach View Duplex
Size700 m²
Floor No.2
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Air conditioning
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Beach 110th St, 11694 New York, United States
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Huge panels windows that oversee the Beach and allows a massive solar light in the living room. Its 2 bedrooms are each uniquely decorated with contemporaneous furnishings, linens and comforters. Full bathroom with tub and shower doors (towels supplied). The kitchen has cherry wood cabinetry and granite counter top, let's not forget that is fully equipped, with Bisque microwave, refrigerator and a multi task stove. Its Cherry Wood dinette complete the accent for this kitchen, it has Coffee Maker, Toaster, Dishes and pots are included.
Outdoor there is a Community Outdoor patio, Raised brick wood fireplace, BBQ and Outdoor laundry room. Plenty of parking on the street, and an emergency driveway in case there is no parking. The Bus and train station are 3 minutes away from the apartment. Walking distance to supermarkets, shops and restaurants!
House rulesSecurity Deposit: $300
* Exceptions are handled case by case, that is if there isn't another guest conflict - it's usually fine.
* No smoking in the house
* No parties
* House is delivered clean for each guest, normal maintenance is the responsibility of each guest
* Destruction of property is the responsibility of the guest
* No pets
* Only the number of guest mention in the reservation are allow in the apartment
|Price for > 3 guests
|R 135 ZAR per guest/night extra
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Reviews of this property
The days on site were lovely, the apartment and our hosts sufficiently helpful. We felt comfortable in the clean aund sufficiently large apartment - we have spent almost a week for four in NYC. Gladly again
Die Tage vor Ort waren schön, das Appartment ausreichend und unsere Gastgeber hilfsbereit.
Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt im sauberen aund ausreichend großem Appartment - wir haben zu viert eine knappe Woche in NYC verbracht.
Gern wieder
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The place is amazing. The host is amazing. The location is amazing. Too bad the commute is so long. If you don't have to go the city everyday, this is the best experience I had and suggest.
What a great house in Rockaway, Close to NYC but totally different. Lovely couple that owns the house - highly recommended!!
Because of an extended stay in the bungalow we booked, Jen transferred our reservation to another apartment at the same location.
Although the new apartment was more expensive, she didn't charge us more!
The apartment and the whole complex is very nice and clean. It's just one block away from the stunning beach, the subway station and everything you need!
It's a calm change to the vibrating city which is not that far away ;-)
We can recommend Jen & Joe's apartments and we are going to stay there again when we come back one day!
There were 7 days for two in the apartment and it is really super nice and clean and decorated with love, you feel right at home (really looks like in the photos).
To the beach, supermarket and train there are less than 5 minutes and the connections to Brooklyn and Manhattan is good, even if you are of course a little longer and go at least once umsteigt.
In the kitchen everything is there what you need.
At Beachwalk There are several ways to eat tasty and cheap and near are also a couple of restaurants and a very nice wine bar.
Two of us had enough space (there is even a small walk-in closet, where you can stow everything well on luggage)!
At night, you do hear little from the airport. Downstairs there is a shared terrace with a barbecue, but where you can also sit relaxed when the other 3 apartments are inhabited.
One should not be deterred from the first sight of the front (uninhabited) house there.
Sorry, we do not even Jen Joe reached by phone, our "problem" has then but thank God quickly solved by itself. All important information on the apartment and the surrounding area had us in advance by mail and written in the apartment are flyers and cards of restaurants and a few other things in Rockaway Beach Jen.
Wir waren 7 Tage zu zweit in der Wohnung und sie ist wirklich Super schön und sauber und mit Liebe eingerichtet, man fühlt sich direkt wohl (sieht wirklich aus wie auf den Fotos).
Zum Strand, Supermarkt und zur Bahn sind es keine 5 Minuten und die Anbindung nach Brooklyn und Manhattan ist gut, auch wenn man natürlich ein wenig länger unterwegs ist und mindestens einmal umsteigt.
In der Küche ist alles vorhanden was man braucht.
Am Beachwalk gibt es mehrere Möglichkeiten lecker und günstig zu essen und in der Nähe sind auch ein paar Restaurants und eine sehr schöne Weinbar.
Zu zweit hatten wir genug Platz (es gibt sogar einen kleinen begehbaren Kleiderschrank, in dem man alles an Gepäck gut verstauen kann)!
Nachts hört man wirklich wenig, auch vom Flughafen. Unten gibt es eine Gemeinschafts-Terasse mit einem Grill, auf der man aber auch entspannt sitzen kann wenn die anderen 3 Appartments bewohnt sind.
Man sollte sich nicht vom ersten Anblick des vorderen (unbewohnten) Hauses abschrecken lassen.
Leider haben wir weder Jen noch Joe telefonisch erreicht, unser "Problem" hat sich dann aber Gott sei dank schnell von alleine gelöst. Alle wichtigen Infos zur Wohnung und Umgebung hatte Jen uns vorab per Mail geschrieben und im Appartement liegen Flyer und Karten von Restaurants und ein paar anderen Sachen in Rockaway Beach.
Small new bungalow/guesthouse behind older house. It's fine for two people.
Parking was possible right on the site.
Comfortable apartment near the beach for surfers, but far more than an hour from Manhattan. Metro station 5 minutes walk. House clean and tidy, Jen and Joe very nice and helpful, even if on departure became evident, and we left the keys at home. Too bad the distance, overall good experience.
Appartamento confortevole vicino alla spiaggia dei surfisti, ma distante più di un'ora da Manhattan. Fermata metro a 5 minuti a piedi. Casa pulita e in ordine, Jen e Joe molto simpatici e disponibili, anche se alla partenza non si sono fatti vedere ed abbiamo lasciato le chiavi in casa. Peccato la distanza, nel complesso bella esperienza.
A very nice apartment in a quiet location. Joe greeted us warmly. Who has no problem with that, 45 min. to drive to the center of New York is an ideal apartment to gain from the hustle and bustle in the city distance. Here we have the beach are not allowed to continue, since we were always in the evening at home, since one always has the feeling of missing something. S-Bahn station and a small supermarket about 5 minutes. walk away.
Eine sehr schöne Wohnung in ruhiger Lage. Joe empfing uns sehr herzlich. Wer kein Problem damit hat, 45 min. bis ins Zentrum von New York zu fahren ist das eine ideale Wohnung, um von der Hektik in der Stadt Abstand zu gewinnen. Leider haben wir den Strand nicht weiter nutzen können, da wir immer erst Abends zu hause waren, da man immer das Gefühl hat etwas zu verpassen. S-Bahn Station und ein kleiner Supermarkt ca. 5 min. zu Fuss entfernt.
We got a very warm welcome. The rooms were very clean and lovely furnished. In the evening we enjoyed the nice outside area for dinner. The car we could parking at the front court and the beach is just a minute away. Just perfect ! All in one, we felt very comfortable and had a nice time over 4days. Thanks a lot Jen & Joe, and also nice greetings from Nicole and Sarina !
We enjoyed the athmosphere, the apartment was charming and clean.
Commuting to Manhatten was reasonable.
Elisabeth and Karl, Vienna
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Mother Nature is really nice, sometimes. A new US study has found she (probably) made it so that dudes are instinctually averse to the idea of sleeping with their best friends' wives. Men's testosterone levels actually dipped when interacting with their chums' spouses, in some sort of biological bros-before-hoes mechanism.
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Sex can make you smarter.
According to a new study out of Padova, Italy, people who have sex every day are more likely to increase "nerve growth" in their brains. The effect is especially noticeable in new lovers, which I wouldn't have guessed. Love-struck noobs usually look pretty daft to me.
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Date: Wednesday 21 November 2012
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Royal Armouries, in association with games developers Rebellion,
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There will also be an opportunity to play Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. (You must be 18+ to play this game and photo id will be required)
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ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter 321, July 29, 2005
- XLF -qextname and -brename
- ARSC Busy at SIGGRAPH
- Faculty Camp 2005, Many User Training Opportunities
- Quick Tip
XLF -qextname and -brename
We covered this topic in issue 288 , but it's worth repeating.
Occasionally when a user ports their code to an IBM system using the XLF compilers they encounter errors like the following:
iceberg1 1% make xlf90_r -qsuffix=f=f90 myprogram.f90 -o myprogram ** myprogram === End of Compilation 1 === 1501-510 Compilation successful for file myprogram.f90. ld: 0711-317 ERROR: Undefined symbol: .flush ld: 0711-345 Use the -bloadmap or -bnoquiet option to obtain more information. make: 1254-004 The error code from the last command is 8. Stop.
Here we see the symbol ".flush" wasn't found during the linking stage. This may be a surprise to users accustomed to other compiler environments. There is a flush subroutine available and it is not hidden away in a secret library.
IBM has chosen to slightly altered the symbols of several Fortran subroutines to avoid linking ambiguities between user and Fortran libraries. If we look at the Fortran 90 library (xlf90_r.a) we see there is a "flush" symbol however it is ".flush_" rather than ".flush"
iceberg1 2% nm -e /usr/lib/libxlf90_r.a grep flush .flush_ T 220408 flush_ D 46360 12
The xlf compiler flag "-qextname" instructs the compiler to add an underscore to the end of externally defined symbols or the specified symbols. Adding "-qextname=flush" to the compile flags we see that linking now occurs successfully.
iceberg1 72% make xlf90_r -qsuffix=f=f90 -qextname=flush myprogram.f90 -o myprogram ** myprogram === End of Compilation 1 === 1501-510 Compilation successful for file myprogram.f90.
There are several other ways to do the same thing. As noted in HPC Newsletter 288, the trailing underscore could be added to the flush subroutine call. E.g.,
call flush(10)becomes
call flush_(10)
This option isn't very graceful since it involves an unnecessary change to the source code.
The last option is to use the linker flag "-brename". This option allows an object symbol to be renamed. In this case we could use "-brename:.flush,.flush_" in our linking flags to steer the linker in the right direction. This option should be considered as a last resort. The linker will not consider parameter types of function/subroutine calls so the use of the "-brename" could create some very unusual errors if used incorrectly. If you decide to use "-brename" be sure to check whether or not the parameters of each symbol match exactly. For more information on "-qextname" see "man xlf" or the "XL Fortran for AIX: User's Guide, Version 8.1.1" (SC09-4946-01).
Here are a few other Fortran subroutines which have a trailing underscore added to the symbol:
- system
- getenv
- dtime
- etime
- jdate
ARSC Busy at SIGGRAPH
Don't miss ARSC presentations and performances next week at SIGGRAPH:Bill Brody and Jesse Niles:
"BLUISculpt and VRcussion":Live performances in the SIGGRAPH Guerilla Studio of: BLUISculpt, http://www.blui.org/bluisculpt.html , and VRcussion, http://www.blui.org/vrcussion.html . Roger Edberg:
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A summary of workflow improvements for animation and real-time rendering of tsunami simulation data. Here's Roger's sketch in .pdf .Miho Aoki:
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A Collaborative Global Distributed Live Performance with remote performance participants in six states, including, of course, Alaska.Miho Aoki:
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Challenges and Opportunities of Computer Graphics Education in Small Art Departments.Miho Aoki:
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A new web-based visual application for learning Japanese Kanji characters. Teaching Kanji can be a very complex task because of the multi-faceted nature of the writing system. This application uses a three-dimensional approach to this interface design challenge.
Faculty Camp 2005, Many User Training Opportunities
ARSC's annual three-week Faculty Camp, begins Monday, August 1st.
While certain Faculty Camp events are open only to registered "campers," all ARSC users and potential users are invited to attend any lectures you may find valuable.
Mark your calendar according to the schedule below and contact Tom Logan by email or at 907-450-8624 prior to showing up, in case of schedule changes or "over-booking."
ARSC Faculty Camp is an intensive series of seminars and hands-on experiences, presented by ARSC staff, UAF/ARSC Joint Faculty, and current users, which provides participants with assistance and expertise while they develop individual projects. This year, we're pleased to include several talks from the staff of the IBM Advanced Computing Technology Center.
The majority of the talks are scheduled to take place in the West Ridge Research Building (WRRB) first floor classroom (009), but the first floor conference room (010) will be the "home base" for Faculty Camp activities. Here's the schedule:
ARSC Faculty Camp 2005, Talks and Sessions Open to ARSC Users and Potential Users TIME TITLE ROOM ----------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, August 2 11:00 AM Data Management WRRB 009 2:00 PM Batch Queueing Systems & Hands-On WRRB 009 Wednesday, August 3 10:00 AM Cray X1 Overview WRRB 009 11:00 AM Cray X1 Vector/Performance Programming WRRB 009 2:00 PM Cray X1 Profiling and Debugging WRRB 009 3:00 PM Cray X1 Hands-On WRRB 009 Thursday, August 4 10:00 AM IBM Overview Angelo Rossi, IBM ACTC WRRB 009 11:00 AM IBM Performance Programming Angelo Rossi WRRB 009 2:00 PM IBM Profiling and Debugging Angelo Rossi WRRB 009 3:00 PM IBM Hands-On Angelo Rossi WRRB 009 Friday, August 5 10:00 AM Parallel Programming with OpenMP WRRB 009 2:00 PM Co-Array Fortran WRRB 009 3:00 PM Unified Parallel C Abdullah Kayi, GWU WRRB 009 Monday, August 8 10:00 AM Parallel Programming with MPI WRRB 009 2:00 PM Parallel Programming Hands-On Session WRRB 009 Tuesday, August 9 10:00 AM Visualization Overview WRRB 009 2:00 PM Visualization Overview WRRB 009 Wednesday, August 10 10:00 AM Scripting Animations with Maya 2:00 PM Using NetCDF WRRB 009 Thursday, August 11 10:00 AM Visualization Applications WRRB 009 2:00 PM Visualization Applications WRRB 009 Friday, August 12 10:00 AM Matlab WRRB 009 2:00 PM Matlab Hands-On WRRB 009 Monday, August 15 10:00 AM IDL WRRB 009 2:00 PM IDL Hands-On WRRB 009 Tuesday, August 16 10:00 AM Visualization Workshop WRRB 009 2:00 PM Visualization Workshop WRRB 009 Wednesday, August 17 10:00 AM XD1 Overview Esam El-Araby, GWU WRRB 009 11:00 AM FPGA Overview Esam El-Araby, GWU WRRB 009 2:00 PM ARSC Future Technologies WRRB 009
Again, you're welcome to attend talks as a non-camper, but please contact Tom Logan by email or at 907-450-8624 in advance.
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verb. (pounced brew-too) short for brewery tour. avoiding the use of motorized vehicles, by using bikes or other means of "legal" forms of intoxicated transportation, with the goal of visiting any number of breweries/brew pubs (minimum of two) in an attempt to try as many beers as possible.
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15 deaf teens and children on board when bus overturned in Montgomery Co.
MONTGOMERY Co., Mo. - Authorities say 15 teens and children went to University Hospital in Columbia after a charter bus coming from the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton overturned in Montgomery County.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education spokeswoman Sarah Potter believes all the students have minor injuries.
Police say the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday near Danville.
The bus went through a stop sign, over Highway J onto the ramp towards I-70, where it traveled off the road, eventually losing control and flipping. The driver is 72 year-old Wint Smith from Sedalia.
Two chaperones and the driver were treated. Hospital spokeswoman Mary Jenkins says the adults also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Interpreters from the school and the hospital are helping translate for the children, who range in age from 10 to 18. Many of them live at the school, which has roughly 70 to 75 students.
Potter says they were heading home after the end of their summer term. The bus was supposed to stop at several locations in the eastern part of the state, including St. Charles, St. Louis, Arnold, Sikeston and Cape Girardeau.
The Missouri Highway Patrol continues to investigate the initial cause, but troopers are considering speed and lack of attention on the part of the driver.


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This car feels like a Lotus Elise with comfortable seats and better weather protection! There is nothing not to like!
Tell that to the trolls potential bot!
I have not driven it nor sat in it, but a budget minded Toyota/Subaru built rear wheel drive sports car sounds so appealing. I mean 200 horsepower that actually looks good!
It needed 20 more hp and 20 more lb of torque and it would have been perfect.
More Power!!!!!! Give it a TURBO and id consider the BRZ
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I've seen a few on the street, its a good looking car. Haven't sat in or driven one so I don't know there. I'm tempted to go test drive one of them at some point to get a better feel for it.
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Completely agree, flew out to LA and had it for a week, extremely fun drive. Only complaint was that it wasn't a pure TOYOTA sports car...it was a Scion...http://autogalaxy.co/2012/08/30/review-2013-scion-fr-s/#more-236
It's not a Scion either lol, it's a Subaru.
Eh, it's pretty much just Toyota development with a hint of Subaru input (Boxer engine), but the BRZ is better
Hint of Subaru input? Everything but the di and the 6 speed manual in the car is forged and put together in the Subaru factory. I think you have that severly backwards.
Jeff141:Eh, it's pretty much just Toyota development with a hint of Subaru input (Boxer engine), but the BRZ is betterYou need to check your research.
I'm tired of seeing this car being compared to cars it don't belong being compared to. It's like a lightweight in a heavyweight bout. The November issue just compared it to these high end cars, GT-R, ZL1 ect on the Laguna Seca. (The BRZ was in the test not FR-S same car tho) Why would you throw this car in the mix? It was almost 20 secs slower compared to the rest of the cars tested...I think the car is the most overrated car of 2012 by far. It's rear wheel drive, ok but you only give it 200 hp and 150 ft/lb tq? I heard of a 274hp turbo maybe comming. Well if they do that what will the sticker price be on this car then? I see the car being overpriced already ($28,265), for the price of this car you can get so much more whether it's a MP3 or R32. For me its just not worth the price tag.
Well if they do give it a 275-280 turbo version, it will most likely be priced close to the STI, Evolution X, Mustang GT, Camaro SS, v6 Genesis coupe, ect. The new Golf R only has 265 hp ( maybe 260, I forget). This car with 275 hp would dominate a lot of cars and would then earn a lot of respect. The base model how ever would still be considered the poor mans version and people will still crap all over it's power band.
The platform that this car sits on is outstanding and the drive train is fluid. One of the most impressive budget "sports" cars on the market.The real diamond in the rough with either the FRS or BRZ is the aftermarket. You are already seeing turbo kits come out that can push these beauties above 300 hp. With the balance of the chassis and the added power this car is drool worthy!
It's a Civic Si (numbers-wise).And overpriced to match.3yrs ago I got a new Cobalt SS turbo sedan for $17,500 making 260/260 stock, and have modded it well beyond 300/300 now.Why would anyone even consider this thing at almost $11k more for less performance in every way?


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Posted: July 24, 2001 in ACE Press Releases
Big City Fitness
There is no excuse for not finding places to exercise when every city has a great staircase, stadium, or tall buildings where you can master the stairs without a machine. If stairs aren't your thing, cities have lots of places—such as parks, malls, or walking paths—ideal for walking or jogging. (Walking will increase your fitness and decrease your taxi fares.)
Prior to departure, find out if your hotel has a workout facility and a pool, and remember to pack your bathing suit and workout clothes. If they don't have a facility, they may be affiliated with a local gym where you can get a one-day pass for a small fee. If you are strapped for time or no facility is available, most hotel rooms have enough floor space to allow you to do some push-ups, crunches, lunges, and stretching before starting your day. Plan a specific time each day or every other day to do your strengthening and cardiovascular routines (a good plan is to alternate days between the two).
Fitness on Vacation
If you are planning your next vacation, why not make fitness a theme. With some good logistics, you can get in a daily workout without it feeling like a chore. Skiing and backpacking are both activities that get you outside and get your heart pumping. If you aren't into scheduling your
own events, check with local environmental organizations, recreation clubs or university programs to see what group vacations they offer. Kayaking, trekking, and scuba vacations are all very popular, and will incorporate fitness, fun, and adventure. Just make sure you plan ahead so that you are in the proper shape, and properly trained, to take on these activities.
So hiking the Himalayas isn't your thing. Even if you choose to relax at a resort or on a tropical beach, you're still steps from a good workout. Hit the pool or the ocean for a swim, walk the golf course instead of renting a cart, or challenge your travel partner to a jog down the beach (save the strolling for sunset).
Indulge, But Don't Bulge
Traveling often means eating what is available, and what's available isn't always healthy. A vacation is a time for indulgence, but keep these simple tips in mind, and you will be able to enjoy your meals without taking home extra baggage:
·Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, particularly if you are flying or are on long road trips.
·Eat at least three times per day to keep from feeling famished and overindulging. This will also give you energy for all of your vacation (or work) activities.
·Visit the local market to pick up healthy snacks to carry with you during the day.
·Go ahead and splurge on regional dishes or local cuisine, even if they might be higher in fat and calories than you are used to. Just maintain a balance. If you splurge one night, make sure you add some extra activity and eat healthier the next day.
In 2002, ACE will introduce a new consumer book devoted to the topic of travel fitness. More information about the book will be available later in the year.
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Today, ACE is the largest nonprofit health and fitness certification, education and training organization in the world with more than 65,000 certified professionals who hold more than 72,000 ACE Certifications. With a long heritage in certification, education, training and public outreach, we are among the most respected organizations in the industry and a resource the public has come to trust for health and fitness education.


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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
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Located in Eastwick, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport is within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park. This hotel has 132 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. It's near the airport and also close to Fort Mifflin.
Free continental breakfast is offered each morning. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room.
All 132 air-conditioned accommodations feature separate bedrooms. Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Guests of Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
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- Free continental breakfast
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- Free parking
- Free airport shuttle
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This hotel is less than a mile from the airport. Center City (downtown) is just over eight miles, and Independence National Historic Park and the convention center are within 11 miles.
Microtel Inn & Suites Philadelphia (Airport) offers a business center, complimentary airport shuttle service available 24 hours a day, and a complimentary continental breakfast.
This property is wheelchair-accessible, and has handicapped parking. Parking is complimentary for the duration of guests' stays. After guests check out, extended parking is available at a surcharge.
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 132
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of floors - 3
- Elevator/lift
- Business center
- Free airport transportation
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
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Long-term parking (surcharge), Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Free local calls
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Separate bedroom
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Ruby Tuesday - next door
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
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- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
- Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Waterford - Five Republicans and one Democrat running for municipal office in November had outstanding town property tax balances ranging from $120 to $23,138 as of Thursday, according to the city tax collector's office.
The chairwoman of both the Republican Town Committee and the Board of Education, Kathleen McCarty, owed $23,138 in property taxes and interest for a house at 226 Great Neck Road. She and her husband, Edward McCarty, are listed as the owners. Property tax payments first were delinquent in August 2012.
McCarty, who is seeking another term on the school board, said her situation is "kind of unique" and that "we have had a hardship."
"Believe me, if I had the money, it would have been long paid. It is out of my control," she said.
An incumbent Republican candidate for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Erich Peter Bendfeldt, has been delinquent on real estate property taxes for 2B Lane for four years, said Mark Burnham, the town's tax collector. Bendfeldt made a payment in May 2012 and a couple of payments in July, he said. But Bendfeldt still owes $15,599 in back taxes, which includes $16 in motor vehicle taxes. Bendfeldt could not be reached by phone on Friday.
Another incumbent Republican candidate for the Zoning Board of Appeals, Barbara Panciera, paid off the overdue taxes on property at 14 Riverside Drive on Friday after speaking with a reporter Thursday.
"I paid my taxes before 9 a.m. this morning," she said in a voicemail on Friday, "$6,003.07, and that included everything."
On Thursday evening, Panciera said that she and her husband lived on limited income and that she had some other bills that had to be paid. Real estate taxes are paid in two installments, due on July 1 and on Jan. 1, but there is a month-long grace period before a taxpayer is considered delinquent.
"I am sure I am not the only one in town," Panciera said. "It is tough out there, and to be penalized for 35 days. If I owed taxes for a year, I would say, 'Shame on you,' but 35 days."
She added, "There is only so much money you get. I am at the mercy of this town and their taxes. They got the health insurance, the pension, the schools, bonding, and all we do is pay for things that are never ending. We are not getting a break."
An incumbent Republican candidate for the Representative Town Meeting, Leon Goss, owed $743 for multiple vehicles and real estate at 21 Goshen Road. He first became delinquent in February. Goss could not be reached by phone on Friday.
Incumbent Republican candidate for the RTM Craig Merriman owed $325 in back taxes for a vehicle and became delinquent last month. Merriman could not be reached by phone on Friday.
Incumbent Democrat candidate for Board of Education, Jessica McLaughlin, owes $120 in back taxes for a vehicle and also became delinquent in August. McLaughlin said the overdue taxes are from a car that doesn't work and isn't worth the amount that has been assessed. She said she would like to get rid of it, but her daughter still owes money on it. She said she plans to appeal the assessment.
"I didn't pay it on purpose. It is not worth five grand or $4,800 or whatever they said it is worth," McLaughlin said.
McCarty said Friday that a candidate's failure to pay taxes ought to be weighed in light of circumstances.
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'Her': Why We Could All Fall in Love With Robots
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I was the first to say robots could not make good romantic companions. Lovers? Sure. There's ample proof machines can get that job done. But love -- I want-to-spend-the-foreseeable-future-with-you and will-even-spend-time-with-your-family-just-to-please-you love? Nah. And then Spike Jonze ruined everything. I was more than ready to hate the relationship between Theodore his Operating System (OS) Samantha, but that quickly changed when I realized their dynamic was more evolved than many human-to-human romances. If machines can learn to be independent, we could certainly fall in love with them.


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My job is my workout. I dance five days a week for six hours a day.Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally?
I would have to say it's 50/50. I was blessed with good genes, but I have also acquired a taste for
healthy food . . . most of the time.What's your favorite guilty-pleasure food?
There is nothing better than an excellent meal. I never think about my body when I'm eating delicious food. I have a thing for oysters and caviar, but sometimes I also drink way too much Coke.You've got a great body now, but did you ever go through that "awkward" stage?
Doesn't everybody?If you could have anyone else's body, whose would it be?
Superman, the DC Comics; they draw him with the perfect body.Favorite exercise?
Lifting women.Least favorite exercise?
Lifting women over and over and over again, and your back is not doing that well that day.What's the best body compliment you've ever received?
Being nominated for this is a pretty good compliment!What do you consider your best body part?Do I have to answer that question? I'm very hard with myself; I'm a dancer and we look for perfection.
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UTSA inaugurates Family of the Year essay contest
(Feb. 4, 2005)--The UTSA Family Association and the Office of Orientation and Transition Services are inaugurating the Family of the Year Award during UTSA Homecoming-Family Weekend, Feb. 21-27 to celebrate the many kinds of families and support systems that help students succeed.
At UTSA, "family" means individuals and group members who support their students, including parents, spouses, partners, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends and others. Families prepare students to meet the challenges of higher education and provide financial and emotional support throughout their college careers.
The new award celebrates the supportive roles families play in the lives of UTSA students and the university community. Honoring an outstanding family reminds the UTSA community that families are an essential part of the support network for students as they work to achieve their higher education goals.
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- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
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Bachelor of Arts
History - unit set code MJ-A000023
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (Online)
In History, students explore the historical precursors of the modern world: the forces and great events of especially the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the ways historians have interpreted them. Among the themes given special attention are war and peace, modernisation and social change, colonialism, nationalism and internationalism, gender in history and the Holocaust. In focusing on such themes, students can choose a sequence from units which cover American, African-American, Asian, Australian and European histories. All units aim to stimulate and challenge students to come to understand past human behaviour and to acquire critical, analytical and research skills. Students should note that not all units are currently available at all campuses.
On successful completion of the History major sequence, students should have the following discipline-specific skills:
- an ability to illustrate the range of opinion between historians on the subject and how and why historians' interpretations have differed
- an ability to distinguish between different types of written material in terms of their function, authorship and intention
- an ability to place a primary source document in its contemporary framework
- an ability to initiate and conduct interviews and respect the interviewee as a source
- an ability to be sensitive to the need for appreciation of cultural and gender differences
- an ability to reflect on the ways in which we construct the past.
Level 1
At level one students must select the two units listed below
|World History Between the Wars 1919 - 1939
|The Cold War World: 1945-1991
Levels 2 and 3
Select 6 credit points, ensuring at least 2 credit points at level 2 and at least 2 credit points at level3 from the list below:
At level 2, all students must include AIH264 and/or AIH288. At level three all students must take the unit AIH399.
Levels 2
AIH203 Papua New Guinea: Exploring Village, Nation and the Kokoda Track
|Sex and Gender in the British Empire
|Australia and the Two World Wars
|Sport in History
|"History Written with Lightning": Film and the Past
|The Holocaust (Optional core unit 1)
AIH266 Modern Asian History (No longer available for enrolment)
|Conflict and Memory in Modern Asia
|Exploring Australia's Indigenous Pasts (Optional core unit 2)
Levels 3
|History Internship (2 credit points) Final year of offer 2017*
|Australia's Empire: Colonialism in Papua New Guinea
AIH337 Race, Science and Religion in Australia 1860s to 1920s (No longer available for enrolment)
|The French Revolution and the Struggle for Freedom
|Making History (Core unit)
* AIH320 - Internship units are normally undertaken in third level (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. Interested students should contact Arts and Education Student Services and Enrolment Enquiries on their campus for further information.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by BillLaimbeer, Apr 25, 2012.
Now that the NBA playoffs are about ready to begin, how interested are you?
Playoffs are always an upgrade to regular season play. The true stars will come out and shine. Woulda liked to have seen Greg Monroe on a playoff roster.
I'll be rooting for San Antonio. It would be great if those old farts end up pulling the rug from under all the favorites & media darlings.
I like to watch NBA basketball. I'll watch as many games as I can (until my wife demands that I change the channel to Portlandia) with certain matchups keeping my attention more than others.
Gotta cheer for these guys! Heat - Clippers in the finals.
I always find myself pulling for the Spurs once the Pistons are out of it. No "NBA darlings" in San Antonio and Pop might just be my favorite NBA coach. Those guys play the right way.
I'm pulling for the Bulls led by Rip and Mike James.
Pistons excluded I think it will be a very good playoff season. Looking forward to it. It should have been here already.
Definitely rooting for the Bulls to go further than the Heat. That is all I really care about. Also hoping the World Peace-less Lakers get taken out in the first round.
In the East: Anyone but the Heat. Pretty indifferent about the Bulls though. Out West: San Antonio. Grizzlies - Clippers seems like it'd be a fun matchup. Outside of Arenas and Mayo, the Grizz are a team I could root for. Going to be some epic box score watching in my immediate future.
Gonna root for the team with Grant Hill and Steve Nash. Throw in Marcin Gortat for good measure. I just like the roster.............
Celtics, Griz and Bulls in some order. They all play the right way.
ummm.... you do realize they will play as many playoff games this year as the Pistons right?
Well you know where my loyalties are and things don't look good for the Clippers after losing 3 out of their last four games this past week. Prior to that they were having a championship month winning 13 of 16 and were on a certain course to win the Pacific division and get the # 3 seed and play Denver or Dallas in the first round. Well now after losing to Knicks tonight without CP3 in the lineup, they will now open in Memphis this weekend unless the Grizzlies lose to the Magic tomorrow. A Grizzly loss would give the Clippers the 4 seed and they will open in the Staples Center instead of Tennessee. No one wants to play the Grizzlies in the first round (they beat the # 1 seeded Spurs last year) and the Clips certainly don't want to open there. But a loss tonight, and a late loss last night to the Hawks and a heart breaking 3pt loss to the Suns last Thursday put them in this situation and it didn't help that the Lalers won 4 out of 6 with Kobe out and then came back from an 18 point deficit to beat the Thunder on Sunday courtesy of an MWP elbow that took out probably 6th man of the year James Harden. So my post season cheering may only last 4-5 games.
Whatever happens, I just want the Heat to lose as soon as possible. I think I speak for the vast majority here when I say that nobody wants to see a jerk like Ronny Turiaf win a championship.
I'm sorry. Sometimes my humor just doesn't reach the average fan. I looked for a .500 team that won't make the playoffs...a team that the Pistons could aspire to. Phoenix is such a team with a roster that I actually like. Thus..........my post. Laimbeer either got my humor, or just thought I was stupid.
I hate to be a stickler, but this technically isn't a joking thread.
But your avatar appears to be smiling........on all threads.
I first thought you were joking, but had seen some stories about how this could be Nash's last playoff run in the last couple weeks.... so wasn't sure if you just assumed they had made it in so just wanted to make sure.
Good Question. I watched as they allowed their playoff hopes slide with end of season losses........ I just figured Nash and Hill would rather go golfing.........
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Tech Field Day organizer Stephen Foskett stopped by theCube during this week's Dell World convention to chat about data centers and corporate mobile strategies with John Furrier and Dave Vellante. See part one and part two for the full session (full videos below).
Foskett starts off by addressing converged infrastructure. He says that the "Microsoft server concept" that still governs many IT departments today is far from ideal, but many older, conventional applications only work in these kinds of environments.
To Foskett, virtualization is a game changer. He describes it as means to transit from the old paradigm to a cloud-powered standardized stack that's based on not converged, but rather modern infrastructure – a redefinition of the term that introduces present-day context. The idea appeals to him because the big innovators in this field are "blowing up the data center", in his words.
He stresses that the lack of backward compatibility with the legacy apps mentioned earlier is a major shortcoming, but the advantages far outweigh this drawback. Foskett says that scalability is a huge factor: legacy infrastructure, and even modern offerings from traditional vendors, can't keep up with the volatility of IT resource demand. The real promise is in the smaller firms that completely re-architect the data center to enable rapid scalability and fast access to compute and storage.
In spite of this, the big cloud providers all turn to traditional vendors for their hardware needs. Specifically, most of them turn to Dell – the company even developed a specialty box for this segment that is not available to the general public.
The second topic the trio tackles is mobile, and how it pertains to the vendor. Furrier says that Dell could apply the same approach that won it a huge stake in the PC market to mobile, and develop a reliable device that would differentiate itself with software. Foskett on the other chooses to ponder the BYOD trend as a whole, and makes several observations about enterprise mobility and Apple's role in it.


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The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies. Reports are calls for service or other complaints by area citizens, which may only reflect one point of view. Not all reports result in either an arrest or a citation. If you have information about any incident reported here contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Willits Police Department
April 23
Report: 12:37 a.m. Suspicious man on Elm Lane.
Report: 9:04 a.m. Baechtel Grove Middle School student refusing to go to school.
Report: 12:16 p.m. Group of persons camping on stage at Recreation Grove.
Report: 12:49 p.m. Woman refusing to leave laundry room at Holly Heights apartments.
Report: 1:07 p.m. Suspected phone scam on 500 block of W. Mendocino Avenue.
Report: 5:22 p.m. Man screaming on Creekside Court.
Report: 8:50 p.m. Men arguing at Willits Rodeo Grounds.
April 24
Report: 10:21 a.m. Hit and run on Monroe Street.
Report: 10:34 a.m. Possible stolen vehicle recovered on 1500 block of S. Main Street.
Report: 12:15 p.m. Assist California Highway Patrol with fight at Willits High School.
Report: 4:55 p.m. Harassment and threats on 2000 block of Valley Road.
Report: 5:32 p.m. Fight at Recreation Grove.
Report: 5:48 p.m. Drunk person refusing to leave from Evergreen Shopping Center.
Report: 7:20 p.m. Vandalism, windows broken on 100 block of School Street.
Report: 7:51 p.m. Traffic collision on Sherwood Road, assisting CHP.
Arrest: 8:25 p.m. Lucas Isaac Johnson, 33, of Redwood City, was arrested for drunk driving.
April 25
Report: 8:54 a.m. Man digging through trash bins behind Rays, refusing to leave.
Report: 9:00 a.m. Help required by police to return student to Brookside Elementary School.
Report: 9:47 a.m. Blosser Lane Elementary School student ran away after being suspended from school.
Report: 10:12 a.m. Assault investigation at Baechtel Grove Middle School. Juvenile arrested.
Arrest: 10:37 a.m. Diego Alexander Spaggiari, 18, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Report: 1:00 p.m. Group of Willits homeless creating a disturbance at Safeway. They were warned and then moved to the Willits post office. Police were called at the post office at 1:29 p.m. for the same group for aggressive panhandling.
April 26
Arrest: 9:22 a.m. Caleb Dain Silver, 21, Willits, was arrested on suspicion of violating a court order.
Report: 9:56 a.m. Three car crash on Sherwood Road with injuries, just outside of the city limits.
Report: 10:33 a.m. Unwanted subject at the Wagonwheel Mobile Home Park.
Report: 10:10 a.m. Vandalism at Mane Effects.
April 27
Report: 9:53 a.m. Traffic collision, no injuries at 1661 S. Main Street.
Arrest: 11:04 a.m. in the Lenore Avenue apartments, Scott Andrew Faber, was arrested on suspicion of violating parole.
Report: 12:30 p.m. Vandalism at Baechtel Grove Middle School.
Report: 12:34 and 12:58 p.m. Disturbing the peace on 400 block of Redwood Avenue.
Arrest: 2:25 p.m. at Brown's Corner, Daniel Duane Brown, 42, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of issuing terrorist threats, battery and vandalism.
Report: 2:39 p.m. Domestic violence at the Holly Street apartments.
Report: 4:02 p.m. Juvenile problem at the Holly Street apartments.
Report: 6:40 p.m. Vehicle stuck on tracks on S. Main Street railroad crossing.
April 28
Report: 7:54 a.m. Group of inebriated Willits homeless men refusing to leave from in front of a W. Oak Avenue residence.
Report: 9:46 a.m. Warrant served to a man at Safeway.
Report: 3:26 p.m. Domestic disturbance on 400 block of Railroad Avenue.
Arrest: 4:59 p.m. Donald Earl Simon, 53, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.
Report: 6:32 p.m. Group of unwanted subjects on 200 block of Pearl Street, refusing to leave private property.
Report: 7:42 p.m. Man making threats against a juvenile at the Holly Street apartments.
Report: 10:58 p.m. Fight at Village Market.
April 29
Report: 7:57 a.m. Vehicle theft from 100 block of S. Humboldt Street.
Report: 2:18 p.m. Theft from Circle K.
Report: 3:55 p.m. Trespassing on Railroad Avenue.
Report: 6:20 p.m. Juvenile missing from Redwood Children's Services.
Report: 10:04 p.m. Possible mentally ill man creating a disturbance at Flyers.
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
April 24
Arrest: James Keith Simmons, 21, of Laytonville, was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana.
April 25
Arrest: Lisa Ann Schrage, 54, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of violating felony probation.
April 26
Arrest: Simeon Ray Parker, 32, of Covelo, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm despite prior order, violation of a court order and trespassing.
Arrest: Valerie Sue Hanson, 44, of Eureka, was arrested on suspicion of passing a worthless check and burglary.
Arrest: Benjamin Conrad Wilson, 28, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of violating probation, having an explosive device near a residence, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. During a probation search of Wilson's residence on the 250 block of S. Lenore Avenue officers discovered two blasting caps, about 6 grams of methamphetamine, several oxycontin tablets and a variety of drug paraphernalia.
April 27
Arrest: Darlene Rose Davis, 26, of Covelo, was arrested on suspicion of battery, violating probation and violating a court order.
Arrest: Anissa May Whitacre, 41, of Covelo, was arrested on Highway 162 following a traffic stop for being a felon in possession of ammo, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and driving without a license. Her passenger Ruben Reyes, 43, of Covelo, was cited and released.
April 29
Arrest: Mary Suzanne Stamper, 25, of Laytonville, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving on a court ordered booking.
Arrest: Chenda Walder, 26, of Willits, was riding in a vehicle stopped at 3:30 a.m. on the 100 block of Lover's Lane in Ukiah. She was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance after deputies found a bottle of methadone in her purse.
California Highway Patrol
April 27
Arrest: Larry James Wolfe, 22, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing an injury, being under the influence of a controlled substance, battery against a domestic partner and violating probation.
April 29
Arrest: Vincent James Ceci, 42, of Leggett, was arrested on Highway 101 near the Peg House on suspicion of drunk driving with at least four convictions within 10 years, violating parole and driving with a suspended license. Ceci was arrested four times in 2011 for violating parole after his conviction in 2009 for four drunk driving convictions in 7 years.
Ukiah Police Department
April 23
Arrest: Norman Leroy Morgan, 19, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Montana group to start 'dark money' ballot initiative
BUTTE, Mont. - State legislators will meet on Monday to announce a ballot initiative aimed at shedding light on "dark money" spent during Montana political campaigns.
Supporters of the initiative said transparency is crucial to the democratic process. They said Montanans deserve to know who the big donors of campaigns are and what issues and candidates they support.
They said a lack of transparency keeps important information from voters and makes the donors more influential in the campaign process. NBC Montana spoke to people about how they feel about the spending.
"Where is the money coming from?" said Peter Staufer, a man traveling through Butte. "I don't want it coming from some crook of drug dealer or something. I want to make sure the money is legit and it's on an even playing field."
Five percent of registered Montana voters must sign a petition to get the initiative on the ballot.
The legislators will meet at the Great Falls Civic Center at 10 a.m. on Monday.


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English-born but Canadian-based trainer Roger Attfield, to be inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame at Saratoga this summer, has one of America's oldest stakes races – Arlington's 80th renewal of the Grade III Stars and Stripes – on his radar for Simmard, who won last week's Grade III Louisville Handicap at Churchill Downs and last winter's Grade II Mac Diarmida at Gulfstream Park.
"We are certainly going to keep the Stars and Stripes under consideration for Simmard, and possibly for Musketier as well," said Attfield, speaking over the phone from his barn at Woodbine mid-week. "When do the nominations close for that race? We'll be taking a good look at it."
The Louisville Handicap, like the Stars and Stripes, is a grass race run at a mile and a half, and Attfield co-owns the 7-year-old Kentucky-bred Simmard with William Werner. Musketier on the other hand, is a 10-year-old German-bred, owned by Stella Perdomo but trained by Attfield.
Musketier, who also relishes a 12-furlong route of ground, beat Simmard by a half-length in Calder's grassy 1 1/2-mile Grade II W. L. McKnight last fall, with Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Firestone's 2008 Grade I Secretariat Stakes winner Winchester finishing three-quarters of length farther back in third.
Attfield, born in Newbury, Berkshire, became most recent trainer inducted into Saratoga's North American Hall of Fame last August at 71 years of age. He emigrated to Canada in 1970 and was inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame in 1999.
Incidentally, this summer's renewal of the Stars and Stripes is also designed to serve as a preview of Arlington's inaugural running of the $400,000 American St. Leger Stakes at a mile and five and a half furlongs over the local lawn. That race will be contested on Aug. 18 – Arlington Million Day – and Attfield expressed interest in that event as well for both of those marathon runners.
A half-million dollars is nothing to sneeze at, and a $543,664 carryover pool is already available should one lucky bettor be the only person to correctly select the first five finishers in exact order in the last race of Arlington's twilight racing program Friday.
The Jackpot provision means that the entire pool pays out only when there is one and only one ticket sold that correctly selects the first five finishers in exact order.
In the event that there are multiple tickets sold with the first five finishers in exact order, 50 percent of the daily Jackpot High-5 pool will be distributed to those ticket holders and 50 percent of that daily Jackpot High-5 pool will be carried over to the next scheduled Jackpot High-5 event and added to any existing carryover pool.
First post Friday at Arlington is 3 p.m. CDT and post time for the ninth race with its existing half-million dollar Jackpot pool will be approximately 7 p.m.
Arlington's current leading rider Francisco Torres with 19 wins through Wednesday, the current runner-up James Graham who had 16 at the conclusion of the afternoon, and Arlington newcomer Rosemary Homeister, currently in third place in the local standings with 11 trips to the winner's circle, all posted riding doubles Wednesday.
Homeister, second leading female jockey of all time, won the opener astride the Steve Manley-owned and trained I Turned Outlaw and took the fifth on Edward Sukley's Horvat Clan for conditioner Tom Proctor.
Torres won the second half of the Daily Double on Frank Irwin's Swinging Bernie for trainer Mike Maker and the eighth aboard David Kahl and Tammy Domenosky's It's Tamareno for conditioner Domenosky.
Graham captured the third race on Ballybrit Stable's Clout for conditioner Mike Dini and came back to the winner's circle after the ninth aboard Jack Smith, Robert Auerbach and Richard Wolfe's Rainbow Blossom for trainer Mike Stidham.


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By Chris Harris
Laura Harvey wants to cap a year to remember with one more crucial victory on Wednesday.
The Arsenal Ladies manager has led her team to the domestic treble in 2011 - a haul that includes the inaugural Women's Super League title - and they have a chance to book their place in the last eight of the Women's Champions League when they face Rayo Vallecano at Meadow Park.
A win or a goalless draw would be enough to send Arsenal through and, having experienced so many highs in the past 12 months, Harvey is determined not to end a hectic 12 months on a downer.
"We're all really looking forward to having a break and we want to go into that break in a good mood, in a celebratory mood, after getting ourselves into the Quarter-Finals," she told Arsenal.com.
"For a club like ours that is the minimum standard now. We expect ourselves to be in the last eight of the Champions League every year and if we can do that we'll be extremely happy. If we don't we'll be devastated."
Women's football had something of a facelift in 2011 with a new top flight and a new calendar. Summer football is now the norm for Arsenal Ladies and, as a result, Harvey and her squad have had to squeeze four competitions into seven months of football. The imminent winter break will be very welcome.
"We had a little breather in June when the World Cup was on but I feel massively for the England girls because they probably haven't had a break for over 18 months now," said Harvey. "It has been a hard slog but that's what you get by being successful and getting into the Champions League.
"If you asked me whether I'd prefer a long break and not be in the Champions League then my answer would be no. We want to be in this competition, we want to be as successful as we possibly can be, and we've had a magnificent 12 months.
"It has been absolutely superb, it has totally outweighed all our expectations and we want to try and finish 2011 on a high."
The second leg will take place at Boreham Wood FC on Wednesday, November 9, kick-off 2pm. Entry to the game is FREE.Copyright 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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A legal principle, translating from the Latin as, "the law does not concern itself with blowjobs", based on the more well known phrase, "de minimis non curat lex", which means, "the law does not concern itself with trifles." The principle holds that blowjobs aren't really sex, and therefore laws regulating sex should not apply, or at least not as strictly, to blowjobs. Although the principle of "de fellationibus non curat lex" is often credited with former U.S. President Bill Clinton's victory against impeachment, it should be noted that the principle is not universally accepted, and persons who intend to participate, either as the insertive or the receptive partner, in blowjobs should familiarize themselves with the particular laws of their jurisdiction.
Defense counsel: Your Honor, my client clearly cannot be charged under this statue; after all, de fellationibus non curat lex.
Judge: This court has no choice but to side with the defense. Case dismissed!
Judge: This court has no choice but to side with the defense. Case dismissed!
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As the year draws to a close, the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Airbus employees performed two significant acts of kindness, using a pair of delivery flights with new aircraft for customers.
Donated teddy bears were airlifted to Latin America aboard the first of four A330-200F freighter jetliners for Tampa Cargo – AviancaTaca Holding's cargo airline. Airbus employees from France, Germany and the UK gathered more than 1,000 of these stuffed toys for underprivileged children in Colombia, which were carried on the trans-Atlantic delivery flight from Airbus' Toulouse, France industrial site.
After travelling from locations around Europe using Airbus' own logistics network to reach the Henri Ziegler delivery centre in Toulouse, the donations were sorted by employee volunteers before they were boxed and loaded onto the A330-200F.
"The response from employees has always been fantastic – I think we are all conscious that we are fortunate people," said Michael Murphy from the Airbus Staff Council. "And as soon as any initiative is launched, employees are right behind it."
In the other delivery flight, an effort involving the Airbus Corporate Foundation, the Aviation Sans Frontières non-profit humanitarian organisation and Toulouse University Hospital assembled electrocardiograph ECG monitors, respirators, and supplies for transportation to the Veterans General Hospital in Bangkok aboard the second A380 delivered to Thai Airways International (THAI) from Toulouse.
In addition to the medical material for Thailand, the Airbus Corporate Foundation made a 50,000 euro donation to the Thai Red Cross in support of its children's home in Bangkok.
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Mine is a combination of my knickname & my favorite song.
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Mine is a combination of my knickname & my favorite song.
Mine is boring, my last name. My first name is in a Beatles' song and there are thousands of women born in the 60's with it.
There are not too many Tothill's around, so it is usually available as a user name online.
Mine is simply part of my names.
My old cat's name is "Bear" and he is a dark gray in color.
hence - bearisgray - bear is gray
I was caught off guard when a 'user name' was asked for - and that's the first thing I thought of
Although sometimes I call DH "papa bear" - and he now has mostly white hair - but it really was the cat that was the inspiration for my user name
I am fond of cats and science fiction. In a series of novels there is a character from a race of lion men called Pyanfar. But since I like cats, I altered it to be Pyanfur to acknowledge the little furry critters at my house.
Oops. That's my email user name. The name here - Caseraph - is the combination of 2 of my cats name Casab (cute as a button) and Seraph (named for the angels but he is far from it).
Great thread....
I've used mine or a slight variation since I joined eBay in 1998, our license plates on our two vehicles are slight variation of the same name too... it is combination of first three letters of my name and the state of our 'nest' with the 'kids' when they graduated from college.
my user name is my puppies name and my favorite nascar driver jr nation simple..:thumbup:
I am an avid collector of all things pigs and when my closest friend had her little girl, I showered her with pig gifts. So Lauren started calling me "Aunt Piggy" and I was a nurse for 18 years so that is where the "LPN" part came from.
My user name use to be Jingleberry, she was a toy poodle. When I had to have her put down at almost 16 YO it made me sad to see her name. I got permission to change it to Jingle. That is how I got my user name.


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MSU falls to Sam Houston St. for second straight season
BOZEMAN, Mont. - For the second year in a row MSU's season comes to a close at the hands of Sam Houston State and while the Bobcats said they felt prepared for this game, it was very clear that the Bearkats were in control.
"Coach always tells us it's a business trip and we're not here to have fun, we're here to take care of business, get a win and get back home and move onto the next round, and fortunately that's what we did tonight," Sam Houston St. quarterback Brian Bell said.
The Bearkats were all business, racking up 458 yards on offense. But unlike last season it wasn't just on the ground, Bell used his legs, and most importantly his arm to beat the Bobcats.
"They had made a commitment to that in the off-season, we knew that coming in but you have to choose your poison and we always choose to stop the run and hopefully get the pass stopped in long yardage situations and they just hit the pass plays that they needed to," MSU Coach Rob Ash said.
"I've got a lot of respect for that dude, just being kind of a little scrawny guy, but he's a good football player and he was out there commanding that offense around," said senior defensive end Caleb Schreibeis.
DeNarius McGhee felt pressure from Sam Houston's defense the entire game, he was sacked five times, and forced to scramble a number of other times.
"They were able to get pressure on me, they did bring some blitzes, but we have to, and I have to know exactly where to go with the ball whenever we do get those blitzes. There was a couple I hesitated on and it really cost us," McGhee, who threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, said.
McGhee made it clear that a trip to the quarterfinals wasn't enough for this team's expectations.
"To tell you the truth it's championship or bust. In this program our expectations are extremely high but we'll never lower expectations for anything," he said.
While the players and coaches are surely disappointed about how things ended friday night, they should look back on the season with a smile know they did an incredible job. And they'll be licking their chops to get back on the field next season.
Game notes: Sam Houston St. quarterback Brian Bell accounted for 287 total yards for the Bearkats....MSU starting running back Cody Kirk was limited due to injury, he rushed the ball just once all game.....Bobcat punter Rory Perez accounted for five rushing yards on a fourth down punt fake that led to MSU's lone touchdown, a run by McGhee....The senior class for MSU leaves the program as the winningest class in school history.....Sam Houston St. will take on the winner of Eastern Washington/Illinois St. in the semifinals.


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Shutdown cuts off C.O. firewood permits
Stores can't get more, running out
BEND, Ore. - The federal government shutdown is now affecting people in Central Oregon who depend on cutting their own firewood. There are no permits in the Bend area, and there are little to no signs of when more will become available.
The Forest Service is not answering their phones, because they are all on furlough, so stores that sell permits like Bi-Mart and the Butler Market can't purchase more. Individuals who buy through the Forest Service are also out of luck -- and possibly out of heat soon.
"Yeah, I have an elderly father, and primarily our heat source is wood," Jerry Morris, a Bend resident, said Friday.
Morris said he can't afford firewood without the permit. Fortunately, he bought two Thursday from Bi-Mart. He bought them right in the nick of time, because stores were sold out by Thursday night.
"We sold out yesterday in the evening," said Jassey Uppal, owner of the Butler Market.
Morris' two permits will allow him about two cords of wood. He said he uses about six or seven -- and even then, he is scraping by in the winter.
Many people are in the same boat as Morris, so they were scrambling Thursday to buy what they needed.
"Since they (the government) closed, it's been non-stop all day," Uppal said.
"Somebody probably got wind of the Forest Service and government not being there and went out and bought every permit they could find," Morris said.
The Butler Market sold out of their 500 permits in just 11 days.
With the clock ticking on firewood cutting services, it's no wonder people are scrambling.
"I just hope this thing doesn't go on a long time, because if it does, we're in a mess," Morris said.
Morris joked that he might not have many options if the government doesn't come back soon.
"Without firewood, we'll be burning furniture," he said.
Which is no laughing matter.
"I hope it's not a real cold winter," he said, "because we're going to be in trouble."