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New Bernal bridge opens, one more to go
Original post made by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly, on May 4, 2009
The span is years late. It has been in the planning, engineering, environmental permitting and construction phases for more than 10 years. Since early in the decade, I'd long been asking former City Engineer Phil Grubstick for a start date on the bridge, which was part of the 1996 General Plan and long a priority of the City Council. Grubstick retired several years ago, not because of my persistent questions, I hope, but still without answers. He was as baffled as city planners over the large numbers of environmental agencies that had to give permission for Pleasanton to build the bridge and by the constantly escalating costs of construction at a time when steel and cement prices were soaring.
Even the water truck owner, whose name slips my mind, who lived with his extended family in an old house and several outbuildings at the northeast corner of Vineyard and Bernal wondered years later why the city had rushed through a check for about $1.2 million for his home and property. He used the money to expand his business on acreage purchased off Tassajara as bulldozers rushed in to tear down the house and much of the adjacent fence protecting the Vineyard Villa mobile home park. Then nothing, with the barren land serving as an unseemly sight for motorists passing through that edge of Pleasanton.
A review of the permitting process Grubstick and others endured all these years helps account for several million dollars of the cost of building the new span, which now gives motorists two lanes in each direction on this busy roadway. Storm water detention basins, wetlands protection, hydrologic analyses, endangered species habitat, "soil substrate at the bottom of the mitigation feature" are colorful if not bewildering terms used throughout hundreds of pages of scores of reports by outside consultants hired by the city to obtain permits from federal, regional, state and water agencies, all because bridge pylons would be placed at several places on both sides of the arroyo to support the bridge.
To meet the demands of some of these agencies, Pleasanton built a holding pond that is now part of a beautifully landscaped area on Laguna Creek Lane just south of the Valley Avenue traffic circle at the Union Pacific Railroad underpass. That's at least three miles from the new Bernal Bridge, but it satisfied the agencies that wanted to have a safe habitat for Arroyo Del Valle critters and other endangered species and plants that could be disturbed by bridge abutments and possibly more overhead traffic.
With the new Bernal bridge offering better access from Stanley Boulevard to the residential areas of Vintage Hills and the Vineyard Corridor, including fire trucks from Station 1 next to the bridge, we can turn our attention to Bernal Bridge No. 2. This new span has been on the planning books even longer with increased automobile, pedestrian and bicycle traffic from mainline Pleasanton to the Foothill Road side of the Arroyo De la Laguna increasing so fast that a wider bridge was deemed necessary in the early 1990s. Many look at the artistic forged steel support cover of the bridge as worth duplicating, which the City Council authorized five years ago. At one time it was planned as a four-lane bridge, two lanes on each span.
But when costs soared past the $5-million mark, everyone backed off and now a simpler, one-lane design has been approved. Somewhat like the Division Street bridge that was built in the 1940s, the Arroyo De la Laguna structure will be "artsy," but no architectural match for the old bridge residents rave about.
With the design and environmental permits in hand, here's a bridge that is shovel ready except that the city has only $1 million of the $5 million it needs. Unless federal stimulus dollars head our way, this is a new much-needed bridge now facing an economic downturn and a recent City Council decision to lower its priority as a public project necessity. The good news is that when finally constructed, this will be the last bridge Pleasanton will ever have to build.
Comments (4)
a resident of Bonde Ranch
on May 4, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I cannot figure out why we need to spend the money on this bridge as it is not needed and a waste of taxpayers money.
a resident of Valley View Elementary School
on May 5, 2009 at 11:53 am
LOVE the new bridge, it was badly needed, it makes it so much easier to get home now without having to wait behind the line of Ruby Hill residents.
a resident of Birdland
on May 5, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Put the brakes on (for) the new Bernal Bridge near Foothill road. We don't have the money and it isn't a high priority - I agree with the city council on this one.
a resident of Ruby Hill
on Nov 23, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Before you go blaming all the traffic on the "Ruby Hill residents" perhaps you should count the thousands of homes - from trailer parks to Eagles mini-mansions - that all get access from Vineyard. Then count the folks heading to Livermore or to Rt 84 to get down to 680. Then you can ask yourself why you singled out Ruby Hill residents for the blame. Shame on you.
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The Salt Flats and the cold!
Trip Start Jun 09, 2009
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That aside, the route to Uyuni was a spectacular one, if not a little rough (altthough that has become the accepted norm here). We crossed several mountain passes, had wheels dangling over the edges of cliffs, could see for miles upon miles over open plains and finally rolled into a chilly and dusty Uyuni in the early evening. Our brave spanish phone call a few days earlier paid off as indeed we had managed to reserve a room (with bathroom and heating) but had little energy left to argue the price we had to pay - twice what we were quoted and the most expensive room we have stayed in in all of our travels! That said, they did serve the worlds largest pizzas and brought us a hotwater bottle during the night. A reasonable nights sleep, trying to adjust to the extreme cold they have here and we were ready to face the markets, buy some extra gloves (Ali�s third pair!), an alpaca blanket, rent a couple of sleeping bags and book our trip through the south-west circuit of Bolivia.
We met our group for the tour at 10am (ready to leave for 10.30, but this being Bolivian time we set off at about12...) and set out for the Salar de Uyuni, or to you and me, the salt flats. The route through a train grave yard gave us a flat tyre within half an hour of setting off, but with a little effort we finally made it to what is described as one of the world most perfect deserts. This place recieves so little rain, but being between 3-4000m it remains pretty damn cold throughout the year, not quite the blistering heat of Death Valley
Day two was a cold start and a drive over some of the most rugged terrain, over several moutains, through rivers and down canyons to a series of hot sulphur lagunes, even home to some pink flamingos! With a handful of stops, some more spectacularly rugged scenery and following a mountain range denoting the Chilian/Bolivian border we made our way to night number two. The place we stayed was even more basic, mud walls, canvas roof, no running water and although dinner this night came with a frozen bottle of red wine, the generator lights were turned off at 8pm leaving some of the group stranded in the dark in an outhouse style toilet, some half undressed in the dorm room and others searching for their beds. Night number two also saw the temperature drop to between -17 and -20oC; weighing about 12 kg Ali managed to stave off a little of the cold by hybernating under 7 blankets, a make-shift hot water bottle and a sleeping bag, oh and wearing just about every item of clothing she owned. All this was made better by the 4am start the next day! A drive in complete darkness through an area of active volcanoes led us to the hot springs, geysers and a view of the sunrise over the mountains - and no, with the outside temperature still being in the minus double figures, we did not get in the hot springs!
This day we also said goodbye to the rest of our group as they joined separate 4x4s to head back to Uyuni while we continued on for an extra night and on to Tupiza
Throughout the trip we had no accomodation booked - we simply turned up in tiny, remote villages and Antonio drove around asking locals if we could stay. This was the same for places to eat, although we had some of our own food, he would knock on doors and ask if he could use their house to cook some dinner. A little worried at first about the apparent lack of organisation, we soon began to trust Antonios judgement and met some interesting people along the way. However, turning up in Tupiza where the temperature was in plus figures, checking into a hotel with a hot shower (4 days without washing and not seeing you feet is long enough!), eating a colosal hot dinner, downing a litre of beer each and getting some washing done was a set of simple pleasures one really, really learns to appreciate
Today has been a slow day, we have wandered the small streets of Tupiza, bought our bus ticket to the border, ate a 3 course meal for 4 pounds and then charged the same to withdraw money from the bank (ATMs are not seen in these parts). Tomorrow we intend to trek a little of the mountains and canyons in the area and get a little of the Butch Casidy and Sundance Kid atmosphere (it was around here that they saw their final robbery and final moments at the hands of the chasing soldiers). After that we head to the border and, hopefully, into Argentina.
Just a little extra... last night we were invited to stand on the street with the owners of the hotel. It was all for a celebration of San Juan, the coldest night in Bolivia and believe us, it was very cold. But a little fire, a few fireworks and firecrackers and plenty of their own made cocktails saw through the evening. The following day we headed out for a walk through El Canyon (a dry red rock river bed). Unfortunately we found ourselves a little off the track, despite assurances it was impossible to get lost! We managed about 4 hours in the right direction, scrambling over dry waterfalls and admiring the extensive views, and even managed a little siesta after some lunch. After that it all went horribly wrong. We headed toward what looked like a track and turned out to be one of the scariest moments yet; we found ourselves stuck at a 20m drop and no way of return. We traversed around and found ourselves clinging to falling rocks and slipping ever nearer a canyon ravine. A few life before your eyes moments, some tears and a lot of stress but we managed to clamber up and out with a few scratches, bruises and some torn clothing. Never ever again.
But, that said, we survived and what way do you celebrate that...? A litre of beer each please
In the mean time it�s goodbye Bolivia.
An extra note... one of our photo cards has picked up a virus somewhere in Bolivia, it has a snotty cold and runny nose. What this means is that although we can view our photos on the camera we cannot put them on the internet, and no-one here seems sure enough that if we delete the virus we wont delete all our photos! What can you do?? In the mean time you lot will have to wait a little longer and we can run through the 800 or so we have of just the Salt Flats when we get home!!


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To celebrate the "big" games that brought the world to London in 2012, a UK game and experience design agency created a series of small, quick-to-understand games that could be played anywhere. Their simple rules were placed all over the city with three games in each of the 33 burroughs of London, turning buildings and sidewalks into game boards with human pieces.
Tiny Games is about to go digital with a Kickstarter campaign launching today and running through April 13. The app-to-be will provide access to the rules library by answering sometimes irreverent probing questions that attempt to match your current situation with a social game.
"The app might ask if you have certain things to hand, like a picnic blanket, an egg, or a small child," explains Alex Fleetwood, founder and director of Hide&Seek. "I hope we'll also ask some more impertinent questions, like: 'Which one of you has the loudest voice?' We're trying to synthesise that very clever thing a games facilitator will do at one of our events where they size a group up and figure out how to get them playing."
Stickers in Public, another Kickstarter project from Studio Cypher, ties games to particular places. Instead of a digital application, however, the games are concisely described on physical stickers that can be placed anywhere. The adhesive is re-usable, so placement can easily alter the context of the challenge. For $10, Kickstarter backers get a set of nine 3.5″ x 4″ sticker games.
Public games are a great way to enhance community and encourage a playful attitude. Closing one's eyes and walking toward a diamond on a wall is an activity that can dramatically alter expectations and mood in a stuffy board room or a doctor's waiting room. These game design firms believe in the benefits of play, which includes improved memory, increased job performance, and general happiness. The larger goal of both project is to help spread participation in and acceptance of local gaming. Continue Reading "It's Fun Play in Public with Tiny Games" »


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Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson: Reunited On 'Breaking Dawn' Black Carpet — PICS
Rob and K-Stew never looked happier together than when they attended the Los Angeles premiere of the final 'Twilight' film — her affair couldn't sink their relationship. They lead carpet filled with A-listers like Taylor Lautner and Ashley Greene — click to see our gallery filled with fabulous pics!
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 is finally here, and the Nov. 12 black carpet at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles drew the biggest names in Hollywood! From Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's first joint carpet appearance after her heartbreaking affair, to huge stars like Taylor Lautner and Ashley Greene, we loved seeing all of the A-list looks!
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Im new to this beekeeping thing.
I had this question partially answered before, but now that I have a little more info, I think I can make a better decision. What is ya'lls take on this?
I have three deep hive bodies and two mediums right now on hand, assembled. I have all my other hive components.
Should I make two hives with two deep bodies each and the rest medium supers, or should I make two hives with ONE deep body and the rest all mediums and reserve my third deep for another hive in the future?
I understand the advantage of using ALL mediums for interchangeability and that there are times I might need to swap frames between bodies, so it seemed like using ONE deep in a hive and all mediums from there up would give me a more practical means of doing that.
Im kind of leaning towards one deep hive body and all mediums from there up, but I have been advised to do two deeps as well, so I need some other experienced keepers to weigh in.
What makes more sense? If I didnt have a lot of my equipment already, I would have done all mediums, but it was easier to order this way.


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The apartment is modern and functional furnished, with the flair of the Viennese "fin-de-siecle". It has a spacious, lovely modern bathroom with bath and shower combined, an open kitchen, which is fully equipped, a bedroom with double bed, and a living room. Of course, our guests will have access to cable TV, Wi-Fi internet, towels, hair dryer, linen etc..
The immediate area is one of hot spots, part of the most popular Viennese nightlife within walking distance of St. Stephen's Square in the city center. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the area, rounding off the perfect downtown location.
In addition, there are multiple connections to the public transport network Vienna U-Bahn (U3, U2 Station "popular theater") and tram stations (Line 2, 46), two minutes away on foot.
House rulesIt's in our guests' interest to arrive on time at the agreed check-in dates, or in case of delay to let me know about it in time (possibly an hour before). Otherwise, due to my employment, guests should expect waiting times until I return to the apartment.
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Thanks to Bianca for a great stay. She was very sweet, helpful and friendly although we were one hour too late to our appointment. We were very satisfied.
Greetings from Ada Henriette
Bianca was a pleasant hostess, on time, without problems and attention.
The apartment has everything you need. It is located on the ground floor, two sleeping accommodation is 140 cm wide. The location is very central, to get a 15-minute walk to Staphansdom. We would book the apartment again.
Bianca war eine angenehme Gastgeberin, pünktlich, unproblematisch und aufmerksam.
Die Wohnung hat alles, was man benötigt. Sie liegt im Erdgeschoss, die beiden Schlafmöglichkeiten sind 140 cm breit. Die Lage ist sehr zentral, man kommt in 15 Minuten zu Fuß zum Stephandom. Wir würden die Wohnung wieder buchen.
Bianca was a very nice u. courteous hostess! All went very well! Apartment was great and very spacious! 've probably felt right! I can only highly recommend !!
bianca war eine sehr nette u. höfliche gastgeberin! hat alles wunderbar geklappt! das appartement war super und sehr geräumig! hab mich richtig wohlgefühlt! kann ich nur bestens weiter empfehlen!!
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Lovely place for - in our case - winter sports. Very central location in Kitzbuhel, accommodating 4 people.
Apartment is as described and it has all the best fit.
Location is well connected by public transport and parking is free.
If re Vienna then this apartment.
Wohnung ist wie beschrieben und es hat alles bestens gepasst.
Lage ist durch öffentliche Verkehrsmittel gut angeschlossen und Parken ist frei.
Wenn wieder Wien dann wieder diese Wohnung.
Apartment is in great location, quiet and well equipped. Bianca also kindly arranged pickup and drop off from train station for us. Only negatives were that oven didn't work (hot plates did). and there's a lot of stuff in cupboards like shoes and empty bottles etc. that could be cleared out. The decor and furniture is fairly basic but overall, it was fine.
The location is great! it's suitable for 2 people, possibly a third on the couch but it's very uncomfortable to sleep! the bathroom is big, nice and clean. If you agree to meet at a certain hour to get into the flat n the keys, you should also check several times before your arrival to the flat. I've arrived there on time and waited outside on the cold for almost an hour!
apartment a stone's throw from the center and with all the comforts of possibili.Ritornerò sicuro.ottima choice.
appartamento a due passi dal centro e con tutti i confort possibili.Ritornerò di sicuro.ottima scelta.
Nice apartment, location okay. Would be comfortable if this would also be times cleaned .... Thick layer of dust over and over again across the room swirls on the fan in the bedroom, which make the beds, mold cultures in the coffee and food supplies from its predecessor in the refrigerator, to name just a selection ....
Nette Wohnung, Lage auch okay. Wäre komfortabel, wenn diese auch mal geputzt werden würde…. Dicke Staubschicht auf dem Ventilator im Schlafzimmer, welche beim Betten machen immer wieder durchs Zimmer wirbelt, Schimmelkulturen in der Kaffeemaschine und Essensvorräte vom Vorgänger im Kühlschrank, um nur eine Auswahl zu nennen ….
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Hi All
I am a new to bees, installed my first colony on May 4 '09 from a package. My second colony went in on May 22th from a swarm I captured.
Beekeeping was an interest of mine when I was in high school (A long time ago) but up until now I did not have a place were I could have bees. I currently have the two hives with room to expand to 4.
I am keeping a web blog and photo gallery on my experiance with the bees.
Check it out some time.
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I'm new to the board and I'm sure this question has been asked a million times.
But what material seems to be the most popular with the vest?
I've heard tackle twill and vinyl.
How much padding is being used behind the material?
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I'm new to the board and I'm sure this question has been asked a million times.
But what material seems to be the most popular with the vest?
I've heard tackle twill and vinyl.
How much padding is being used behind the material?
I would send Batninja a PM he would probably be able to help you out.
Good luck!! I think the well has run dry.
Yeah you won't find to much of the official TDH approved material around, if at all.
I can get the material for you guys if you want but I have to order at least 20 yards from my distributor. This is the tackle twill comes in various colors.Ill check on the price.
Also just wanted to add that if I get it doesnt mean you have to have me do the vest..I would be happy to do them if you wanted but if youds rather get the material and do it your self or send it to someone else then thats cool by me-Jason
Hey SG can you start a list of people and how many yards they want? That way when we get interest up to 20 yards we can get some ordered? Just wanted to check and see, I have some material that I picked up from the Cargo Hold but I would like to get my grubby little fingers on some more.
yeah that would be a good idea it takes roughly 2 1/2 yards to do and average size vest I would suggest 3 yards and probably would have enough to do a neck seal.I can get the coated or uncoated which i think the uncoated would wear better and be easier to sew..
I aslo will post a price probaly monday as I havent heard back from my supplier yet on the price per yard. its wholesale though and not retail but I do know its pricey...
Thanks SGB, let me know the price and I will probably take 3.5 to 4 yards.
To skygunbro. If I order 20 yards of this materials to make the vest how much will you charge me. If I agree with the price I'll send you a money order. One more question. IF I do get the material how would I make the vest?
Not sure if I understand ...You dont need to order 20 yards we just as a cumulative need to order 20 yards ..you actually only need about 3 yards to do a vest and may have a little left over for a neck seal....I will only charge what it costs me Im not going to add anything on top of that other than shipping to you.
hey chalk me up if its a reasonable price. I will sit on it until I have enough cash to get batninja to do the job.3 yards with the neck seal? . Batninja get your sewing machine ready. I know you have the experience to do a great job.
Batninja does'ent do neckseals, TK409 does though. Also I've had a Batninja vest and a SGB and there BOTH good. I went with the Batninja vest because he was making them fromTDH material.
I assume this material works for both ESB and ROTJ vests? If so, I might be interested in 4 yards depending on price.
How much is the cost per yard? You can put me down for three yards.
Do we wanna get a list going with people that want material? I am down for 4 yards if you wanna get this started SGB.
Does SGB sell just vests now? how muuch is that price versus the vest/jumpsuit combo?
Ok a couple things I pmed bobafettish to see if he got the coated or un-coated stuff originally and havent heard back from him yet.If it is the un coated stuff the price is 7.50 a yard wholesale.But I want to wait and see if its the coated stuff before I order it...the coated stuff is a bit more and ill call to see the difference.
just know I am waiting
You are correct the coated is used for That but becuase it has a backing it would make the vest a little stiffer which would help support the armor....Batninja is sending me a swatch of what he used to make some of the vests..I will compare it to the samples i have and determine which it is.
PM sent to ya SGB on an unrelated issue.
is there a minimum order? in yard? in cash?


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Eliane Elias
Acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist comes to UTSA
By Matthew Dunne
Assistant Professor, Department of Music
(Sept. 10, 2008)--The UTSA Department of Music, Musical Bridges of San Antonio, and KRTU 91.7 FM will present the acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias and bassist Marc Johnson, formerly of the Bill Evans Trio, in concert at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the UTSA Recital Hall on the 1604 Campus.
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Elias began her recording career in 1984 with Randy Brecker, and has since released 15 albums on Blue Note recordings and three on RCA Victor. A former member of the famed group Steps Ahead, she has become a leader in jazz, winning awards such as Downbeat's Album of the Year, Jazziz Magazine's Best New Artist and has been nominated twice for a Grammy, once with an album of duets with Herbie Hancock, and once for a project with Bob Brookmeyer. Several of her recordings have risen to the top of jazz charts throughout the world.
Her recent recording, "Something For You," is a tribute to the great Bill Evans, performed with her husband Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron. Elias and Johnson will perform several selections from this award winning CD.
The UTSA Recital Hall is an acoustically superb 500-seat concert hall -- the perfect venue for an intimate jazz concert.
Tickets are $20, $10 students and seniors, and are available by calling (210) 458-5685.


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This season, carve into a juicy main dish worthy of a celebration, and our online reviewers' top rating.
Apple-Poblano Whole Roast TurkeyThis recipe received rave reviews from user tonikitchen: "You hit this one out of the park, CL! My guests and I agreed this was the best turkey we've ever had - moist, flavorful, just a hint of spice blended beautifully with the sweetness of the apples and cider."
Dry-Cured Rosemary TurkeyFirst-time Thanksgiving hosts might relate to Lori P, who shares this success story:
"This was rated by the most critical of my family to be the best turkey of all time. It was great that it was my first large-scale hosting of Thanksgiving for the family.... it made me proud."
Fresh-Herb TurkeyLooking for a new style for your traditional bird? Stacey N may have found your new favorite:
"My family and I have enjoyed this turkey recipe for the last 5 years. We are constantly amazed at how easy it is an how beautifully it turns out with such little effort. My MOTHER even wanted the recipe!"
Hickory-Smoked Bourbon Turkeyshelleyj1970 was pleasantly surprised with the kid-friendly taste of her smoked turkey, exclaiming, "Wow...I mean Wow...this was the most tender, juicy, flavorful turkey I have ever prepared...I made it for Thanksgiving and then ended up making it for a Christmas party at our home...everyone loved it...the kids even loved it and, if you are a parent, that should tell you something."
Mahogany Turkey Breast with Vegetable GravyWhen entertaining a smaller crowd, forgo the extra pounds of a whole bird and serve a turkey breast instead. Reviewer teresa used this recipe and comments, "The turkey was moist and the veggies for the gravy were awesome. Simple enough for a weeknight dinner and good enough for company. We will make this one again."
Sugar-and-Spice Cured Turkeyjudyslastsay is a reformed baster after trying this cured turkey:
"I am a traditionalist and have always done the buttering and basting. Never again! This turkey recipe deserves more stars than I can give. My family complained of not having enough leftovers because it was just so good. So moist, it actually drips. The best ... the best!"
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Update: Trinity County Undersheriff Leaves Scene of Crash
REDDING, Calif. - New details are emerging on the Trinity County Undersheriff who fled the scene of a rollover crash.
Redding police officers said Ken Langston, the Undersheriff of Trinity County, admitted to crashing the car.
It happened around 8:30 Monday night on Quartz Hill Road near Snow Lane.
Somebody who saw it said the car flipped three times.
By law, you must stay at an accident or call 911 right away if you have to leave.
Investigators said Langston left the crash to walk home and treat his injuries.
He told officers he didn't call 911 because his cell phone was dead. He said he called a tow truck company and that they said they would call authorities.
Sergeant Jay Guterding said Langston did call AAA Towing and that they did call 911.
He said officers were able to track down and interview Langston about an hour after the crash and that there were no signs that he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Sergeant Guterding said at this point, Langston has not been issued a citation or charged with anything. Once their collision report is done, it will be passed along to the Shasta County District Attorney's office, where that decision will be made.
He did point out that Langston was not trying to avoid officers but that he simply went home.
He also said that he can guarantee nothing was done any different in this case than it would have been with someone not associated with law enforcement.
We also reached out to the Trinity County Sheriff's Office for comment.
Here is their response:
"The Sheriff's Office is looking into the matter, pending the outcome of the traffic collision investigation being conducted by Redding Police Department. However, this is a personnel matter and the Sheriff's Office is not able to release any additional information regarding this issue at the present time."


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i see those plastic ones that fit in the bucket for a fraction of the price of the metal ones.. they worth it? will they last?
i am looking to but once?
i see those plastic ones that fit in the bucket for a fraction of the price of the metal ones.. they worth it? will they last?
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I've had great luck with the plastic filters. I have one sine 2005 and its still in good condition. I like to 600 micron.
Same here for the plastic one. 600 micron works the best, don't need the smaller ones.
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We have both, the plastic ones are very flimsy. If you can afford it go with the metal set.
Then line it with the strainer cloth. As it clogs up, you can pull it to one side, put another piece of cloth in, and pour a new batch of honey into the clean cloth while the other drains. Then rinse them out and reuse. makes cleanup a breeze, and speeds up straining.
"If all you have is a hammer, the whole world is a nail." - A.H. Maslow
You mite like this Idea I came up with. get 2 extra 5 gal buckets and cut the buckets 1 inch below the bottom rib. then make cuts every 3 inches around the bucket half. it will slip into the strainer then you just set it ontop of the next strainer. that way you use all three strainers at once without having to pour into a new bucket. here are a few photos to show you how I do it.
i like your idea. where did u get the straingers and how did u cut the bucket?
Before I do something potentially dumb.....
Does anyone see why I couldn't use a cone-filter made of 100% cotton muslin cloth (in a SS chain-type cone holder like is used for filtering "fry oil" in the fast food industry) to filter my honey?
I'm thinking of something similar to this, but with the paper filter replaced with one made of reusable cotton-muslin cloth:
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I use the plastic set of strainers, and they work just fine.
Robherc... Your setup should work but keep in mind that the finer the filter the more that will be removed from the honey, If you go to fine with the filter you will end up removing alot of pollen and thats what makes local honey so special not to mention the finer the filter the slower the honey drains through
Stop and smell the flowers, 50,000 ladies can't be wrong
An inexpensive way to filter is to use 5 gallon paint strainers. I use one of those, then I use the superfine filter cloth sold by the Commercial Bee Companies. I sew them just like the paint strainers, or, you can purchase them from Walter Kelly Company.
The paint strainers catch the larger pieces of wax etc, goes through very quickly, then the super fine filters completes the job without clogging up. Rinse and wash and use over and over.
Here's a pic of the cloth I'm talking about, held in front of my computer screen to show texture of the weave better...thoughts?
(the attachment is as close as I can get to "Actual size"...on my monitor at least, and if you click on it you can see a 100% crop..aka magnified greatly)
Should work ok, have to try it and see
Stop and smell the flowers, 50,000 ladies can't be wrong
Your idea really makes sense. As newbies here, my hub and I are trying to gain as much info as possible so as not to make costly errors. Would you provide links for your specific filters. Any and all info would be appreciated.. Thanks kindly, Lora
Ps our rescued swarm (Fall 2012) is doing great and our 2013 homemade (by hub) Warre hive is also thriving.
Bsweet said "If you go to fine with the filter you will end up removing alot of pollen and thats what makes local honey so special not to mention the finer the filter the slower the honey drains through."
I stack all three plastic filters with the 600 micron on top, the 400 micron next and the 200 micron on the bottom. They are stacked one on top of each other, touching each other. I have very little trouble being slow if the honey is warm.
And if the 200 micron filter would take ANY pollen out, it would be in the filter when you are through and I never find find pollen (or anything of any substance, for that matter) in the 200 micron filter. The 600 micron filter catches most of the solid items, but I use all three because I like my honey to be very clean and clear.
And if the 200 micron filter would take ANY pollen out, it would be in the filter when you are through and I never find find pollen (or anything of any substance, for that matter) in the 200 micron filter.
So isn't the real question: what is the size in microns of various pollen grains? Are there any (or many) larger than 200 microns in diameter? I'm sure this data is available but I did not find it in my first search.
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From wikipedia:
Pollen grains come in a wide variety of shapes (most often spherical), sizes, and surface markings characteristic of the species (see electron micrograph, right). Pollen grains of pines, firs, and spruces are winged. The smallest pollen grain, that of the forget-me-not (Myosotis spp.), is around 6 µm (0.006 mm) in diameter. Wind-borne pollen grains can be as large as about 90–100 µm.[2]
So not to beat this to death, but to check my thought processing (which has been known to be faulty at times), even the largest known grains of pollen should easily pass through a 200 micron mesh?
Doc 180
I think the key word there was "Wind-borne". That said, I don't know the answer. I wouldn't be surprised to find the bees hauling home things significantly bigger though. I did run across a report indicating pumpkins had pollen in the 200-300 size. As we all know, there are a number of plants pollinated almost solely by bees. I would hazard that some of these are because the pollen is to large to rely on the wind.
I usually us 400 micron Mann Lake bucket filter and it works fine. Tried to use the 200 fine bucket filter, not so good. I put about 1/2 gallon of filtered honey from my crush and strain bucket, and it just sat there. I placed the bucket with the honey in the hot Florida July sun covered with a lid and brick for about 3 hours and a tablespoon filtered through. I'll stick with 400 micron. Unless you can heat the honey.


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We spent the evening in Gatlingburg
Culture and History - Martha Ogle was one tough lady.
Martha my dear
There's no better place to experience Appalachian mountain culture and history than Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.It all begins with a strong-willed lady named Martha.Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, her children and several other family members arrived in a remote locale of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee called White Oak Flats in 1807
The Tennessee Heritage Trail: three pathways
Gatlinburg's historic sites, trails, music, crafts and the arts all paint a picture of a colorful state. To showcase that history, the Tennessee Heritage Trail was developed to highlight the cultural heritage of our people. Numerous Gatlinburg locations have been designated as integral stops.To make it easy to take in all of the Heritage Trail, it's been divided into three distinct pathways. The Arts & Crafts Trail takes you to folk art, trolls, candles of all descriptions, hand-made pottery, oak and willow baskets, watercolors, sculpture and lithographs. The Gatlinburg History Trail takes you on a journey to discover the people and events that made Tennessee what it is today. The Music Trail will have you tapping your toes to diverse styles of music evolving from three cultural traditions. East Tennessee's Appalachian region is known for its folk songs and bluegrass, which evolved from the immigrant influences of the 1700's
Gatlinburg's name: controversy, mystery and one Rad dude
Nestled in the valley of the Little Pigeon River's West Prong and surrounded on three sides by the majestic Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg has evolved from a rural hamlet to a thriving gateway community.Settled in the early 1800s, it was called White Oak Flats for the abundant native white oak trees covering the landscape. It is believed that a middle-aged widow, Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, was the first official settler here. She came with her family to start a new life in what her late husband described as a "Land of Paradise" in East Tennessee. Soon after, the familiar family names McCarter, Reagan, Whaley, and Trentham took up residence along local streams and hollows.There are many stories as to how Gatlinburg got its name, all involving a controversial figure who settled here in 1854. Radford C. Gatlin opened the town's second general store, and when the town's new post office was established there in 1856, the town's name was changed from White Oak Flats to Gatlinburg. By all accounts, Mr. Gatlin was a flamboyant preacher, establishing his own "Gatlinite" Baptist Church. He was a democrat in a republican community, and for reasons which remain unclear, he was eventually banished from the area
The first 100 years
Gatlinburg changed little in its first hundred years. When the Civil War erupted, some locals joined the Union; others joined the Confederacy. But, in general, the mountain people tried to remain neutral. Only one Civil War skirmish was fought in Gatlinburg, but many raids were made by both sides to gather resources needed to keep up their war efforts. As with much of the South, deprivation and hardship persisted long after the war.In the early 1800s, education came to the area in the form of subscription schools, where parents paid for each child's education. The first public school was not founded until 1912, when a public settlement school was created by the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. The school not only provided academic and practical education, it also contributed to a rebirth of Appalachian arts and crafts and the "cottage craft industry" movement.
The creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With the formation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tourism began to boost the area's economy
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
In 1945, Pi Beta Phi and the University of Tennessee established a summer program of craft workshops for emerging Tennessee artists. It eventually became the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on the old Pi Beta Phi Settlement School grounds. The program has grown considerably. It now offers year-round classes and workshops for college credit. Once used for elementary and high school education and vocational training, the classrooms have been transformed into studio space for arts and crafts classes, food and lodging services, and facilities for administration and maintenance. The Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Workshops are offered for one and two weeks in the spring and summer, and during single week and weekend workshops in the fall. Areas of study include ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, sculpture, and book and paper arts. Visitors are welcomed year-round to the school's five galleries, resource center, and book and supply store. Artist residencies, assistantships, work-study, scholarships community outreach, conferences and music programs each contribute to Arrowmont's mission of "enriching lives through art."
The E.L
Elijah Lawson Reagan is an important figure in Gatlinburg's history. He established a woodworking business in 1910. For over a decade, he practiced his craft with simple hand tools. In the 1920s, he harnessed the power of the Roaring Fork to operate newfangled power tools, built a water-wheel and installed a turbine and generator to power them. He also furnished electricity to his neighbors until the Tennessee Valley Authority brought inexpensive power to the valley. After his death in 1968, his son, Harlan Reagan, and son-in-law, J. Wade King, took over the business.
Ogle's Cabin: The original settlement
Around 1802, William Ogle selected a site for what was to be the first "home" to be built in Gatlinburg. After cutting the logs for the cabin, he returned to South Carolina to get the family. He told them that he had found "The Land of Paradise" in the mountains of East Tennessee. While preparing to bring his family here, he fell ill, probably with malaria, and died in 1803.Four years later, widow Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, at age 46 or 47, came to her late-husband's "Paradise" with her five sons and two daughters, her brother, Peter Huskey, and his family
The Pi Beta Phi found the first schools
In the early 1900s, Gatlinburg was still a remote mountain village located in an even more remote Appalachian region. There were no public schools. In 1910, the alumni of the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity voted to commemorate its 50th anniversary and honor the founders by providing education where no formal schooling had been available. Although it was called a fraternity, Pi Beta Phi was actually a national women's organization, the first of its kind in America, with a long-standing tradition of helping the underprivileged. The provision for basic education was later expanded to include vocational and home economics training for the community's adults. The community persuaded E. E. Ogle to sell 35 acres of land to Pi Beta Phi for the establishment of this school
The First Baptist Church
Religion was important to the settlers and is a large part of the story of the settlement of the Great Smoky Mountains. Before church buildings, settlers held services outside or in their homes. Although this area was originally settled by Presbyterians, the first church was Baptist. The White Oak Flats "arm" of the Sevierville Baptist Church convened in the early 1800s on Baskins Creek, probably at the present location of the Ogle cabin. Under the guidance of the Reverend Richard Evans, a second church was built on River Road near the mouth of Mill Creek (now LeConte). In 1837, they formed a new church and called it White Oak Flats Baptist. The congregation met in a log cabin on Baskins Creek, which also served as a school. The first frame church building was constructed in 1875 at the corner of the Parkway and Baskins Creek Road
The Ogle Store
Noah Ogle was Gatlinburg's first merchant of record, establishing a store in 1850 on the site that later became the Riverside Hotel. In 1910, he moved the store to the intersection of River Road and the Elkmont Highway. Ephraim E. Ogle took over his father's store around 1916. Until 1925, the E. E. Ogle and Company store housed the Gatlinburg Post Office. Grandson Charlie A. Ogle and great grandson Charles Earl Ogle continued the family tradition. Through the years the store expanded, spreading out in all directions. You could purchase almost anything from hairpins to threshing machines, "if they could find it." The quaint old general store and adjacent tourist cabins were torn down in the mid 1970s to make way for the Mountain Mall. The Ogles, descended from the area's first settlers, have played a major role in the city's development.
The other Place we visited today was the Forbidden Caverns
Hundreds of years ago, Forbidden Caverns was known to the Eastern Woodland Indians who roamed East Tennessee's forests and mountains in search of good hunting grounds. The cave was used as a shelter in the winter and the cave river provided a constant supply of water. Scientists believe the source of the water to be an underground lake located beneath English Mountain, now famous for it's spring water. Flint or chert is found here in limited quantities and was used to create arrowheads, knives and scrapers. The cave also contains many unique calcite formations that are still growing and boasts the largest wall of rare cave onyx or dripstones known to exist. An interesting Indian legend explains the fate of an Indian princess who was lost in a "hollow mountain of two streams"..." which is forbidden". During the early twenties and until 1943, the cave was used to make moonshine. The constant water supply and the isolated location was ideal for Moonshiner's to make their homemade whiskey. In 1964, a group of business and professional men began the planning and vast undertaking of opening this natural attraction to the public. After 3 years of excavation and development, Forbidden Caverns was opened in June 1967. The approach to the caverns is through a picturesque valley that affords a beautiful view of the majestic LeConte range and English Mountain of the Smokies. Primitive farm houses, a quaint old grist mill-museum and a trout farm are among the many points of interest along this route. A 35-minute drive from Gatlinburg, and 45 minutes from Knoxville.
Some pictures from today. Tomorrow we head to the BMW Factory of the US - where all X3, X5 and X6's are produced, and the only BMW Museum outside Germany.
Lots of Love
Les & Caroline


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Central Houseboat with Jacuzzi + Terrace
Maximální počet hostů4
Počet místností1
Velikost80 m²
Floor No.1
- Vhodné pro rodiny s dětmi
- Internet/WiFi
- Kuchyně
- Televize
- Krb
- Výřivka
- Balkón/terasa
- Ručníky
Accommodation summary
|Sarphatikade, 1017wv Amsterdam, Nizozemsko
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In the kitchen you will find a Nespresso machine, toaster, microwave, oven, gaz range cooker, fridge and deepfreeze and all basic condiments.
The boat has a big bathroom with jacuzzi.
The houseboat suite is a spacious bedroom and in the livingroom there are two comfortable oneperson sofabeds.
Thanks to a modern central heating system it never gets cold in the boat. Even during heavy winters it stays warm inside. In the summer there are two aircoolers and two ventilators available in the boat.
In case of children: In the house you'll find a high-chair, a comfortable babybed wit a real matrass, blanket and sheets
There are several possibilites to sit outside, the big terrace, a small covered deck and a small boat which is perfect the catch the sun all day (if there is one) (small motorboat is not included and not for rent).
I only rent-out when i'm gone so when you rent the suite you can use the houseboat in private! One area of the houseboat is not accessible, this part is locked and for private use only.
Check-in and check-out
We will see each other at check-in and check-out and if you have any question or need information you can contact me at any time.
all the tomeAt check-in there will be a host to show you around the boat.
At check in you have to sign the hotel register for B&B accomodations. Tips to improve the comfort of the houseboat are always welcome.
Getting around
At the boat you will find a guide with information about every neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The location of the housboat is very central and you can easily start discovering Amsterdam by foot or by bike.
Getting to the boat
Schiphol airport:
- Taxi: between €35,- or €50,-
- Train: to Amsterdam Central Station and than take the metro (you need a OV-chipkaart to use public trasport)
From metrostation Weesperplein:
- Take exit Sarphatistraat, when up turn right and cross the bridge (over the Amstel River). - Go left after the bridge and follow the Sarphatikade until number 18/W.
You can park your car in the sarphatikade but it's pricy. Free parking (outside city centre):
- Diemen: Diemerdreef, 1112CK Diemen (highway ringroad A10, exit S112). Metro to get to the boat: 53 with direction Amsterdam centre and get out at Weesperplein
- Amstelveen: Bouwerij, 1185 XW Amstelveen (highway A9, exit Amstelveen). Metro to get to the boat: 51 with direction Amsterdam centre and get out at Weesperplein
Public transport Amsterdam
You need a OV-chipkaart to make use of the train/metro/tram/bus
- Metro: numbers 51, 53 and 54, station Weesperplein
- Tram: stop Oosteinde (7 and 10) and Frederiksplein (4)
Domovní řádNo smoking inside!
No party and please keep our neighbours happy
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We spent last weekend on Lotje house boat, we found it very comfortable and in a quiet part of Amsterdam. The boat had everything you needed on board, was nice and warm even without the fire on. the location is very useful for the museums and also has a LIDL across the road which makes shopping very easy. Would definitely recommend this houseboat to anyone considering a trip to Amsterdam
We had a wonderful 4 days on Lotje's houseboat in Amsterdam. The house is very comfortable, well equipped, very clean and centrally located. We can fully recommend it for a family.
What a find! The houseboat was perfect for our weekend in Amsterdam. The host arrived at the agreed time to meet us and make sure we were comfortable. There is a Lidl just over the road, so a quick shop for breakfast things was so easy. There was plenty of coffee provided. Public transport was so easy too. Buy the IAmsterdam card, all tram journeys are included. We walked everywhere, great location. Would love to return.
we found the houseboat to be clean spacious and welcoming. A breakfast pack provided with a variety of cereals, jams and spreads to choose from was very useful on our first morning. though a carton of milk would have helped as we were delayed and didn't arrive until after midnight, though not a problem as we discovered a lidl store just over the bridge and it was open at 8am.
There were plenty of towels, bedding and toiletries in fact most things you would use day to day at home.
The houseboat is ideally situated in a quite residential area with a little traffic noise from the main road opposite. Only a 15 to 20 minute walk to the main attractions or a 5 minute tram ride which you can catch at the end of the street.
Our hosts Lotje and Mell were always at hand should we need them via mobile or email.
We would defiantly recommend this place for a different type of relaxing holiday. Already planning our 2017 trip there :-)
We had a lovely family holiday on this houseboat, really clean and spacious. The kids loved the bunk beds although the bottom bed folded out to a double so both could fit in if needed. Great location very close to trams, walking distance of many places of interest and a supermarket across the road for supplies.
We went in spring which was still quite chilly at times but the boats heating system was brilliant, love the spa bath too great after a long day sightseeing. Owners very helpful - would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere great to stay in Amsterdam.
Just brilliant. We had a lovely time staying here and would recommend it to anyone. The boat is beautifully furnished and well set out. Everything works as it should and lots of great amenities. The breakfast selection when you arrive is a great feature. The location of the boat is lovely and convenient for all your needs. You can get anywhere in the city with just a short walk.
We spent a great time on this houseboat. It is comfortable and fully equiped. It is also well located. You need only 10 min. to the Reichsmuseum and to the Prinsengracht. I am quite sure that we will stay on this boat again when we come back to Amsterdam.
We stayed, my boyfriend and I for 4 days in Lotje's Houseboat.
Lotje and her husband are very nice hosts, they were very welcoming and helpful.
There was everything you need for breakfast aswell.
The place is very nice, lot's of space... (faithful to the photos!)
I have been to Amsterdam several times but first time on water and it was very pleasant, I'll repeat the experience for sure!!!
The houseboat is very well located, next to the Rijksmuseum. We walked everywhere no problem. Didn't need to take the tram.
There is also a very nice market open all week, and super market and restaurants not far.
I really recommand this place.
Lotje and her husband are very kind.We realy appreciate their small attentions when we arrived,cream,vine,cakes...they were allways evailable .It was very nice to discover this beatiful city from the canal.Jean-Nicolas and Nathalie
Hi out there :D If you want a very relaxing trip to Amsterdam book this nice, cute and comfortable Houseboat halfway between all the important spots in Amsterdam.
We went there with two kids (5 years and 10 months old) and we had everything we need. It was also baby safe and my big son had a lots of fun. A Supermarket is a 1 Minute walk near by. To the next sweet Cafes and Shops it´s just a few Minutes to Walk. We also walked into the Citycenter and the Jordan district with all those nice shops and cafes and the beautiful canals. This took a few minutes more, but the sight was so nice, that we didn´t recognize!
The owner are as pleasant as can be. We will come back next year! We just missed some Music, but next time we will bring some boxes ;)
@ Lotje:Thank you for your kindness and patience!
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It can be hard to change your lifestyle and eating habits and finding a healthy snack can be difficult. I tried a new protein ball recipe this weekend that I really liked so I thought I would share it with you. It's not a yummy chocolate ball but it is yummy enough to satisfy my sweet tooth.
These protein packed power balls are a great source of complete protein that contain all the essential amino acids needed for repair and for a healthy immune system, also a good source of vitamin E and minerals from the almonds and fresh dates. The cinnamon adds a lovely flavour and also helps stabilise blood sugar levels. If you can't have nuts, I would grind up some lovely sunflower, pumpkin and linseeds then throw them in the mix in place of the almonds.


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Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling were total BFFs as castmates on 'The Mickey Mouse Club'. Look at those baby faces!
Justin and MMC castmates Dale Godboldo, Tony Lucca (remember him from 'The Voice'? Christina Aguilera doesn't!) and JC Chasez prepare for a music number.
Justin's mom Lynn was instrumental in getting 'N Sync off the ground. Here little JT poses with his mama and groupmate JC at a friend's wedding.
Justin and Joey knew each other prior to forming 'N Sync. Joey was a regular fixture in the audience of 'The Mickey Mouse Club' and was friends with a lot of the cast.
Now this is a look. Before they signed to RCA, the 'N Sync boys did a slew of promotional appearances around Orlando to get the word out about their group. Here JT and the guys attempt to show off their guns with seriously tight shirts and baggy jeans. Wowzers.
The bleached curls, the hair gel, the suit—whenever I want to pick on Justin for these style choices I have to remind myself that I once thought clear, high-heeled jelly shoes were cool. We all make mistakes.
With all due respect to Jessica Biel, I loved the Justin and Britney days and wonder how different the past decade would have played out if these two crazy kids could've made it work.
I just can't with these outfits. I get that they were being adorable, I get that they were young and I get that they were pop superstars, but these ensembles are all kinds of wrong. Moving on...
This is more like it. JT ditches the denim the following year for the American Music Awards red carpet.
Promoting his first solo album 'Justified,' Justin opts for looks that are more polished and less flashy than his 'N Sync gear.
At this point Justin had really come into his own, proving he could be a successful solo artist outside of 'N Sync.
Ah, the day the term "wardrobe malfunction" found a permanent place in our vocabulary. The risque Super Bowl Halftime Show will forever go down in history.
Promoting one of his first feature films 'Alpha Dog', Justin gets all scruffy and actor-y, a departure from his more clean cut image.
Proving that everything this man touches turns to gold, JT and his childhood bestie Trace Ayala promote their clothing line William Rast, which is met with rave reviews.
Loving Justin's geek chic look at he supports then-girlfriend Jessica Biel at a 'Glamour' event promoting women in film.
I love that Justin still brings his mom, Lynn, as his date to awards shows and premieres. Here they pose on the red carpet the year his flick 'Social Network' was nominated for a slew of trophies.
Justin continues to score roles in major movies, like 'Trouble With the Curve' opposite Amy Adams and icon Clint Eastwood.


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You may not know his name yet, but watch out for Jacob Latimore. The 17-year-old R&B/pop singer and actor is currently starring in Black Nativity, a modern-musical update of the 1961 play by Langston Hughes. The PG movie, directed by Kasi Lemmons, is in theaters now. Next year, Jacob can be seen in The Maze Runner, based on a best-selling book. He also has a recording contract with RCA Records and hopes to release his debut album soon.
TFK spoke to Jacob about his starring role in Black Nativity. The actor plays Langston, a teenager who lives with his single mom (played by Jennifer Hudson) in Baltimore, Maryland. Langston meets his grandparents, Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (played by Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett) for the first time when he travels to New York City to spend Christmas with them. "Langston has a really great relationship with his mother," Jacob told TFK. "He is curious to know who [the rest of] his family is." Keep reading to find out more about Jacob and his new movie.
What does Langston experience when he meets his grandparents in the film?
He learns the value of family and how important they are. He finds out what happened in the past, why he never really knew them. Some family secrets get revealed. His grandfather starts to teach him how to have faith and that everything will be all right.
How do you relate to Langston?
I relate to the relationship he has with his mother, and to his artistic side. If you pay attention, in Langston's room, there are a bunch of celebrities on the wall. You see he is very creative, so I can relate to Langston that way too. But I've always had a great relationship with my family, so to relate to that was something I really had to dig for.
Why did you want to play this role?
First, the cast was incredible. Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett—when you have the opportunity to audition for them, you just don't pass it up. Also, the movie's message is relatable for all races. I am just so happy to be a part of it.
What was your favorite scene to film?
The last scene of the movie, with all of us in the church. All the family secrets get revealed, and we sing "Be Grateful." We all have our solo moments in the rest of the movie, but when we all sing together, that's a memory for sure.
What did you think of the process of making a musical film?
I never imagined doing a holiday musical. I started out doing music, and I still continue to do music, so to do a film with such great musicians and actors, I couldn't really ask for a better platform. I definitely gave it my all. The recording process was very natural, since I started being in the studio at a young age. It felt good.
You have a background in R&B. What inspired you to get into music?
My family is very musical. My dad and uncles formed a gospel quartet called The Latimore Brothers that is still going. So when I was younger, I was always looking up to them and watching them in rehearsals. At 9, I started getting into the studio. Everything developed from there.
Is there an entertainer whose career you admire?
Right now, I would say Justin Timberlake. I feel like he is really balancing out the film and music very well. Also Will Smith. He's more of an actor first.
When you are not acting or studying, what do you like to do during your downtime on set?
I love to eat craft [services] food on set. I was tearing up the chewy bars and granola bars [while filming Black Nativity]. I was eating so much, they were making special food packages for me.
What other projects are you working on?
I have a mix tape out now called This is Me: Volume 2. I wanted to get content out to my fans because I've been doing movies this whole year, so I want to show them the growth and to make some relatable music. You can get that now for free on jacoblatimoremixtapes.com. I'm in a movie called The Maze Runner that comes out next September. It has great cast. And I have a cameo in Kevin Hart's movie Ride Along, which is really fun. The scene we have is just hilarious. He's my favorite comedian.
What message do you think people will take away from Black Nativity?
Everybody has flaws, and this family is so relatable because broken families are very common. This family comes together through the spirit of forgiveness and faith.


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Last Modified: Friday, August 02, 2013 10:24 PM
By Johnathan Manning / American Press
A DeRidder man who was the victim of a hit-and-run said that if not for the help of a local woman, authorities would have no one to look for.
Bill Smith said that after Sissy McClure witnessed an 18-wheeler run into he and his wife's vehicle, McClure chased down the 18-wheeler.
Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles police spokesman, said the driver of the 18-wheeler is still being sought and the incident remains under investigation.
He said witness statements are crucial to solving crime.
"A large portion of how we solve cases is community involvement," Kraus said.
Smith said his ordeal began as he and his wife, Lynn, were sitting at a light at the corner of Nelson and Prien Lake roads Wednesday when an 18-wheeler ran into their car and kept going.
The truck's left rear wheels rolled over the front end of the Smith's 2004 Chevy Impala, he said.
As the truck made its turn, a "helpless" feeling overcame Smith, he said.
"When he began his turn it was obvious to us he was going to run over us," Smith said. "We had nowhere to go as we were blocked in."
But Smith was even more helpless as the truck got on the interstate and kept rolling.
Smith said he doesn't know whether a driver of a big rig can feel whether the trailer impacts something else, but "I don't know how he could not know it."
McClure, who was sitting in the vehicle next to the Smiths, rolled down her window and told them she was going after the truck.
"My heart just hurt for them because I thought it was wrong for him to do that," McClure said.
She followed the truck onto the interstate, flagged the driver down and got him to pull over, she said.
She said after she told him what he had done, he denied it and refused to return to the scene of the accident.
So she took photos of his truck, and him, she said.
"I just don't think it was right, so I did a U-turn and chased him down and had him pull over,"she said. "It was kind of scary after I thought about it."
After police arrived and took statements from everyone, the Smiths continued with their shopping before heading to a local restaurant. Sitting across from them was none other than the McClures.
"She was a model citizen," Smith said. "She was determined to do what she did and it really helped us out.
"If it hadn't been for her, I guess I'd be holding the bag."
"I would do it again if I needed to," McClure said. "They're very nice people. I think God was watching out for them because it could have been bad."
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Title: Does anyone at the Press speak English?
"witnessed an 18-wheeler run into he and his wife's vehicle,"
It ran into his and his wife's vehicle, not "he and his wife's vehicle."


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Chris Renkel
Sports Reporter
Chris comes to Idaho from Indiana, where he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in telecommunications/journalism news.
While attending Ball State, Chris was involved with multiple student media groups, including Ball State Sports Link and News Link Indiana. As a member of WCRD 91.3 FM, Chris served as the radio sideline reporter for the Ball State Football team and radio play-by-play announcer for the Ball State women's basketball team.
Chris has won multiple national reporting and storytelling awards, and as a student he received a Professional Emmy Nomination for Single Sports News Story in 2013.
Originally from Westlake, Ohio, Chris grew up a huge sports fan and still loves his Cleveland Browns and Indians. He is also an avid outdoorsman and enjoys backpacking, camping, hiking and canoeing in his spare time.
If you have a news- or sports-story idea for Chris, you can e-mail him at email@example.com.


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State rests case in retrial of mom charged in death of 3-year-old daughter
EL PASO, Texas - The state rested its case in the retrial of 30-year-old Yara Perez Wednesday.
Perez has been charged with murder in the death of her daughter, 3-year-old Jacqueline Gonzalez.
Perez's then boyfriend, Francisco Castaneda, was found guilty of Jackie's death in 2010 and received life in prison.
Jackie was found dead in a bin stored in a car trunk at Perez's apartment on Nov. 19, 2007.
After a mistrial in June, Perez is now on her second trial for capital murder and injury to a child. She pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution continued bringing witnesses to the stand Wednesday, including El Paso police detectives who dealt with the case.
The defense began building their claim that Perez suffered from battered woman's syndrome.
According to one detective who interviewed Perez following the discovery of Jackie's body, Perez said she had noticed Jackie was bruised earlier in the day but was too afraid to push Castaneda on how the injuries happened.
The witness said Perez told him she was fearful of Castaneda and worried he may kill her.
The defense then claimed Perez was controlled by Castaneda and would do whatever she was told.
Following the first detective, the case agent took the stand, saying that the bin where Jackie was found only had fingerprints from Castaneda.
The detective recalled an interaction between Castaneda and Perez when she was brought in for questioning.
"I'm sorry I'm putting you through all of this," the detective, Arturo Ruiz, said he heard Castaneda say.
Ruiz said Perez then said something like "tell them the truth."
Ruiz later added that he thought Castaneda shook his head "no".
The prosecution also called an expert in DNA analysis, who confirmed for the prosecution that a blanket found near Jackie's body had DNA that appeared to be that of Perez.
The defense countered that testimony by noting that DNA can easily be transferred to items when two people live in the same home.
In the afternoon, the Chief Medical Examiner for El Paso County was called to the stand.
Dr. Juan Contin affirmed the cause of Jackie's death was blunt force trauma to the abdomen.
During Contin's time at the stand, graphic photos of the autopsy were shown to the jury.
The response was seen throughout the courtroom.
Yara Perez cried for a moment, and looked away.
Members of the jury winced at times, and drew their hands to the mouths as they looked at the bruised body of the little girl.
Contin's testimony became heated when he told prosecution that the injuries sustained by Jackie were painful and would kill a toddler within two hours.
The prosecution asked if Perez had called for help for her daughter, would the outcome have been different.
"In theory, yes. If she goes to the emergency room, they can save her," Contin said.
The defense latched on to this statement.
They pointed out that in a prior comment, Contin told officials the injuries would have killed the child in about an hour.
Contin speedily told Joe Spencer, the defense attorney, he had made a "wild guess."
He tried to clarify by saying he was not sure of the exact time.
The defense took Contin's weak response as a chance to note that Contin has been in-and-out of the chief medical examiner position for decades, and is not a forensic pediatric pathologist.
Once the state rested, defense began bringing their witnesses to the stand.
The defense began with two El Paso police detectives who directly dealt with Abigail Castaneda.
During Tuesday's trial, the defense had questioned Abigail Castaneda's testimony, suggesting she changed her story from her statement.
The two detectives confirmed for the defense that there were issues involving Abigail Castaneda's statements.
Specifically, the detectives said their was question as to whether Castaneda had entered Perez's apartment and seen an injured Jackie, or not.
After the detectives spoke, psychologist Dr. James Schutte took the stand to describe battered women's syndrome, how it affects women, and how they fall into a cycle.
Specifically, this testimony was used to support the defense's claim that Perez suffered from battered women's syndrome.
According to the defense, Perez was powerless to Francisco Castaneda.
They suggested the guilt of Jackie's death lies solely in his hands.
The court wrapped Wednesday evening, and will pick back up Thursday morning.


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Understanding African Politics
Deliberative global politics: discourse and democracy in a divided world.
Dryzek, John S. 2006
Citizen and subject: contemporary Africa and the legacy of late colonialism.
Mamdani, Mahmood. 1996.
When victims become killers: colonialism, nativism, and the genocide in Rwanda.
Mamdani, Mahmood. 2001.
The Political Economy of Regionalism in Southern Africa
Margaret Lee
Norms in international relations: the struggle against apartheid.
Klotz, Audie. 1995.
Political legitimacy in Middle Africa: father, family, food.
Schatzberg, Michael G. 2001.
States and Power in Africa: Comparative Lessons in Authority and Control
Jeffrey Herbst
Africa Must Unite, Ch. 21, "Continental Government for Africa,"
Kwame Nkrumah, pp. 216-222
East Africa in Search of National and Regional Renewal
Felicia Arudo Yieke, ed.
African Gender Politics
Changing the rules: the politics of liberalization and the urban informal economy in Tanzania.
Tripp, Aili Mari. 1997.
Global feminism: transnational women's activism, organizing, and human rights.
Tripp, Aili Mari. 2006
Activists Beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics
Margaret Keck & Kathryn Sikkink
Understanding African Political Economy
"Globalization and Africa's Options"
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Freedom and development. Uhuru na Maendeleo.
Nyerere, Julius K. A selection from writings and speeches 1968-1973.
Tanzanian Politics and History:
Nyerere, Julius K. Ujamaa--essays on socialism. 1968
Films about Human Trafficking
Trading Women.
David A. Feingold.
Trading Women documents the sex trafficking trade in China, Thailand, and Burma, depicted as not just a local, but international problem (narrated by Angelina Jolie).
Lilya 4-Ever.
Lukas Moodysson. 2002.
At 16 in the former Soviet Union, Lilya is left by her mother, and, penniless, turns to prostitution and the horrifying life it entails (109 minutes).
Human Trafficking (Lifetime Ministries).
Christian Duguay. 2005.
This two-part mini-series starring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland depicts the sex trafficking trade in Eastern Europe.
Sex Slaves (PBS Frontline).
Ric Esther Bienstock. 2006.
One man provides a hidden-camera view of commercial sexual exploitation in Russian and Turkey by speaking with the traffickers, victims, and government officials in order to find and buy back the freedom of his trafficked wife (40 minutes).
The Day My God Died.
Andrew Levine. 2003.
The Day My God Died tells the story of the countless girls sold into the sex trade in Bombay, the brave souls working to defend them (55 minutes).
Anonymously Yours.
Gayle Ferraro. 2002.
Four women's stories are weaved together in this 90-minute documentary about Burma's sex trafficking trade.
Dying to Leave.
Chris Hilton and Aaron Wolf. 2004.
This 104-minute two part documentary explores the issue of human trafficking, and tells the story of a girl trafficked to Australia then sold into prostitution for
three years.
Luigi Acquisto. 2005.
Acquisto's 60-minute documentary explores the sex trafficking trade in SE Asian and Australia through former Australian Federal Police Officer Chris Payne.
Turning a Corner.
Salome Chasnoff. 2006.
In this 60- minute documentary, the stories of those affected by the sex trade in Chicago and their efforts to raise awareness for necessary policy reforms are revealed.


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4 Reasons To Be A #Mahomie (If You're Not Already!)
Miley's VMA performance last August was not only the most tweeted performance in the history of Twitter, it also launched the most popular Halloween costume of 2013 and a non-stop obsession with the twerking queen. So when Mley was announced as a performer at the EMA's, all we/anyone could think was: what will she do next?! Will Miley try top her foam finger act, or will she surprise us with a more low-key performance?
Will Miley make another surprising style choice like this recent stunner?
Girl of the moment Ariana Grande was just announced as the EMA's backstage host! What could be better than Ariana interviewing all of your other fave celebs (and fellow "Artist on The Rise Award" nominees) like Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone, Cher Lloyd, and Lorde!
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I have a 14"L x 4"D x 2"H wooden two-tier device with a welded-wire front with queen-excluder spacing. There are three 3/4" holes between the two tiers. Two of these holes are covered with wire-screen cones with 1-bee entrances. The cones prevent exit from the closable top tier. The third hole has a sliding metal cover. The bottom of the device is metal with two and a half 1.25" horseshoe-shaped holes offset toward the back and one end. There is a metal "wing" with small holes presumably for nails on each side of the device.
Online there was a virtually identical device that was labeled a queen introducer from about 1930. I have no other info. This device was in the supplies of a very old beekeeper.
Any insight you can give as to how it would have been used is very much appreciated. Here is a link to photobucket pics: http://s431.photobucket.com/user/kat...=recent&page=1
Thanks! Kalispell Kathy from Montana


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David P. Thompson
UTSA Spotlight: David P. Thompson, Outstanding Aggie alumnus and proud UTSA Roadrunner
By Cindy Brockwell
Special Projects Writer
(Dec. 16, 2008)--Professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the UTSA College of Education and Human Development, David P. Thompson is a proud UTSA Roadrunner. But, he also was named one of the 2008 Outstanding Alumni of the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development. He received the award at an Oct. 9 awards celebration in College Station.
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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Born in Madison, Wis., and raised in the rural community of Cambridge, Wis., Thompson and his family moved to Texas in 1977. His native Texan friends have bestowed on him the title of "Naturalized Texan." It's a title he wears with pride.
Growing up, he always enjoyed school. He liked learning, spending time with fellow students and the activities associated with school. So, as an undergraduate student at Texas A&M, he realized that he wanted to stay in school forever -- as a teacher.
He earned his bachelor's degree from A&M in 1984, following up with a master's, then a doctoral degree in 1993 -- all from Texas A&M.
Thompson is in his 21st year in public education. He taught math, coached golf and served as a high school assistant principal in two Texas school districts --Spring ISD near Houston and Lamar Consolidated ISD in the Richmond-Rosenberg area.
Thompson was working on his master's degree in educational administration from TAMU when he decided he really, really enjoyed the university -- so much so that he decided to pursue a career in higher education.
After spending three years as a high school assistant principal in Spring ISD, he joined the faculty of the Department of Educational Administration at Texas A&M University - Commerce in 1994. He taught there for six years and was department head during his last three years at TAMU - Commerce.
That's when UTSA Professor Alan Shoho contacted him about a faculty opening at UTSA. Impressed with UTSA's energy and growth potential, Thompson joined UTSA's faculty in fall 2000. The move also put him and his wife closer to their respective families. The move to UTSA was a good one. He continues to be impressed with his outstanding colleagues and great students.
"I love UTSA students. I also loved teaching high school. Students that age are so open -- they tell you what they think," he said.
What advice does he give to students who want to become educators? "The first year of teaching is a real challenge," he said. "But, once you get through that first year -- there's nothing as rewarding. You have an important opportunity to be a positive influence in someone's life."
Thompson sincerely believes that there is no job more important than teaching. To emphasize the point, he added, "I can still name every teacher I ever had and the subject they taught," he said.
His research at UTSA focuses on school law. Although he is not an attorney, he became interested in legal issues while an assistant principal responsible for discipline. Student rights intrigue him, especially the first amendment as it relates to student religious expression in public schools.
Congratulations go to David Thompson on the recent honor from his alma mater.
Fun Facts: David Thompson's Favorites
- Movies: "The Sound of Music," "The Music Man," "Patriot Games"
- Music: Chicago, Creed, Steely Dan, Rush, Paul Carrack, classical and jazz
- Leisure-reading authors: Tom Clancy, John Grisham
- Pastime: family and golf (when he has a chance)
- High school friends would remember him as: a decent golfer and a serious person


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Twin/Double room bathroom suite, WiFi, AC, kitchen - metro Porta Furba
Size16 m²
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Elevator in building
- Internet/WiFi
Accommodation summary
|Via dei Fulvi, 00174 Roma, Italy
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
Our apartment is situated in one of the historical neighbourhoods of Rome, Quadraro, close to important Archeological site of Appia Antica.
Thestructure offers good transport links into the City and it is located next to the tube station Porta Furba Quadraro, only five stops away from San Giovanni and Mura Aureliane which encompass the city centre area; 13 minutes from Termini central station and with quick links from and to Ciampino and Fiumicino Airports.
Upon your arrival you will receive the keys, a map of the city and a map of the area where you will find restaurants and services listed.
Self service breakfast 24/7 and shared use of fridge/microwave owen/coffee machine/kettle
Free net-book use and Wi-Fi
Free luggage storage with keys
Our guests have a special discount in a "Trattoria" next to the apartment.
Vatican is only 15/20 min. away by tube.
City tax is not included in the price (€ 2 pppn for the first 10 days of stay). The tax should be paid directly to the property at the reception desk.
House rules1-PAYMENT- Rooms have to be paid in advance
2-CHECK OUT- Guests are kindly requested to check out not later than 11.00 AM
3-STORAGE OF LUGGAGE- Please ask for keys and terms in advance
4-BREACH OF THE PEACE- Families and elders are living in the building .
During your staying (and especially between 2 PM/4 PM & 10 PM/8 AM)
you are kindly requested to
-Lower the volumes of TV, radio and other appliances
-Handle your luggage carefully
-Do not wear heels, when staying inside the house
-Do not slam doors
6-DO NOT THROW ANYTHING OUT OF THE WINDOW (especially cigarette or cigarette butts)
10-REDUCE WASTE'S VOLUMES (squeeze plastic bottles, fold cartons etc. etc.)
Bath, towels and bathmat are cleaned on the fourth day of stay.
Room, bath, bedclothes, towels and bathmat are cleaned on the eighth day of stay.
Aisle, kitchen and shared bathroom are cleaned daily.
|Price for > 1 guests
|R 229 ZAR per guest/night extra
|Maximum nights
|1 month
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
cordial person. Overall, the arrangement of the room and 'were in line with what you see on the website. The only drawback of the difficulty 'parking
persona cordialissima. Complessivamente la sistemazione della camera e' risultata in linea con quanto visualizzato tramite il sito. L'unico neo la difficoltà' di parcheggio
Reviews for this host's other properties
The apartment is near the subway station Porta Furba Quadraro. In the area you can go eat well for less money. Several Supermärke are very close and also a bakery (Mon-Fri).
The house (plot backed by Tor, clean and well maintained) is a bit noisy. If you sleep with the windows open and sensitive, you can hear the cars in the morning from the small road. With earplugs but you could sleep wonderfully!
The room was lovely, spacious and very clean, as well as the other rooms of the apartment. The communal kitchen is well thought out set (large dining table, full time usable coffee machine, tea and cakes offer, stove, microwave etc.).
Here you can start a conversation with the other guests.
Paolo was very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips. His offer is extensive: TV, air conditioning, Roma Pass available, free Wi-Fi, netbook use, hair dryer, soap and shower gel in the bathroom, laundry is cleaned on request, cleaning of the room / the towels in between, kitchen and (!) Shared daily.
Upon departure, you can stow his bags in a locked cupboard and even daytime use with all the keys, the entire housing supply. We have felt very comfortable and recommend the apartment you!
Die Wohnung liegt nahe der U-Bahn Station Porta Furba Quadraro. In der Gegend kann man auch für weniger Geld gut essen gehen. Mehrere Supermärke sind ganz in der Nähe und auch eine Bäckerei (Mo-Fr).
Das Haus (Grundstück durch Tor gesichert, sauber und gepflegt) ist etwas hellhörig. Wenn man bei offenem Fenster schläft und empfindlich ist, hört man morgens die Autos von der kleinen Straße. Mit Ohrstöpseln konnte man aber wunderbar schlafen!
Das Zimmer war schön, geräumig und sehr sauber, wie auch die anderen Räume der Wohnung. Die Gemeinschaftsküche ist gut durchdacht eingerichtet (großer Esstisch, ganztägig nutzbarer Kaffeeautomat, Tee und Kuchenangebot, Herd, Mikrowelle etc.).
Hier kann man auch mit den anderen Gästen ins Gespräch kommen.
Paolo war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und hat uns viele Tipps gegeben. Sein Angebot ist umfangreich: TV, Klimaanlage, Roma-Pass erhältlich, freies W-Lan, netbook-Nutzung, Fön, Seife und Duschgel im Bad (!), Wäsche wird auf Wunsch gewaschen, Reinigung des Zimmers/der Handtücher zwischendurch, Küche und Gemeinschaftsbad täglich.
Bei der Abreise kann man seine Koffer in einem abschließbaren Schrank verstauen und mit allen Schlüsseln auch noch tagsüber das gesamte Wohnungsangebot nutzen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und empfehlen die Wohnung gerne weiter!
We had a nice stay in a very clean place. Everything you need is there and Paolo is taking care of all your questions. The tube is very close and goes everywhere in Rom you have to go :)
I spent 12 days and nights at Paolo's privat hostel and I was totally satisfied. It really felt like a home during my days in Rome.
Usually I don't sleep very well if it's not my own bed, but here I've slept well every night. In the kitchen you can find all you need. It's a very nice opportunity to find something to eat and to drink, especially you've been late because of any Italian train you've taken and every shop is already closed.
The rooms, the kitchen and the bathroom is very very clean. I enjoyed that fact very much.
You find enough towels on your bed when you arrive, in the bathroom is a hair dryer, indeed everything to take a shower, to wash your hands and hair... in an ecological quality :O Great !!!
Paolo and everyone else are very friendly and helpful.
I need to talk about one other big big opportunity: The Metro station is very next to Paolo's home and for me the Metro was the most important and the most practicable way to go.
I can warmly recommend Bunk Bed, you're in best hands there =D If I will ever return to Rome, I will book again a room in Paolo's hostel !!! Everything was excellent =)
Paolo is a very helpful and courteous hosts.
The room and the bathroom are very clean, bright spacious and well ventilated.
In a refrigerator can be found in front of yogurt, milk and juice. In the kitchen there is muesli, cornflakes, cakes biscuits, a good Italian coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster and everything you could possibly need and the use of a kitchen with stove and oven is possible.
The house is located at the Metro 150m - from there you can easily tour the city. With free Wi-Fi, you can still plan your day on-site. The area where the hostel is located is quiet and right next to the house is a garage where you can leave your car absolutely secure but also parking at the side of the road seemed sure.
We can recommend a stay at Paolo highly enough.
Paolo ist ein sehr hilfsbereiter und zuvorkommender Gastgeber.
Die Zimmer und das Bad sind sehr sauber, hell geräumig und gut zu lüften.
Im Kühlschrank findet man Joghurt, Milch und Saft vor. In der Küche gibt es Müsli, Cornflakes, Kuchen Kekse, eine gute italienische Kaffeemaschine, Tee Wasserkocher, Toaster und alles was man so braucht auch die Benutzung einer Küche mit Herd und Ofen ist möglich.
Das Haus liegt direkt an der Metro ca. 150m - von dort aus kann man problemlos durch die ganze Stadt touren. Mit dem kostenlosen w-lan kann man auch vor Ort noch den Tag planen. Das Viertel in dem das Hostel liegt ist ruhig und direkt neben dem Haus ist eine Garage in der man sein Auto absolut sicher abstellen kann aber auch das Parken am Straßenrand schien mir sicher.
Wir können einen Aufenthalt bei Paolo nur wärmstens empfehlen.
Excellent location with very nice people who help you properly.
We had an extra bed and were therefore able to sleep soundly with our fives.
Keep it up!
Prima locatie met hele aardige mensen die je goed helpen.
Wij hadden een extra bed en konden hierdoor met ons vijfjes heerlijk slapen.
Ga zo door!
Our stay at the B&B flew away faster than we expected. We especially enjoyed: the building's garden, the (practically) private bathroom, the functional distribution of spaces, the abundant self-served breakfast.
No major complaints. Just be aware that it's a more or less a shared flat (affittacamere) and that the kitchen is shared with a few other rooms. You'd have the chance to meet foreign travelers as part of the experience.
Grazie di tutto, Doriana. Alla prossima.
We stayed four days in Rome and booked three days at Paolo. It was a pleasant stay. He gave us tips on the city. In the kitchen you could compose your own breakfast. You can choose whether you want a bunk bed or two beds together.
The only downside was that there was occasional noisy, but the location is ideal. It is close to a metro stop of Line A, via this line can easily reach the most beautiful sights. We recommend the rooms with Paolo.
We verbleven vier dagen in Rome en boekten drie dagen bij Paolo. Het was een aangenaam verblijf. Hij gaf ons tips over de stad. In de keuken kon je zelf een ontbijt samenstellen. Je kan zelf kiezen of je een stapelbed wil of twee bedden aan elkaar.
Het enige nadeel was dat het er af en toe wat gehorig was, maar de locatie is ideaal. Het licht dicht bij een metrohalte van Lijn A, via deze lijn bereik je eenvoudig de mooiste bezienswaardigheden. Wij raden de kamers van Paolo aan.
I must say that Paolo was extremely nice. There was an error in our booking and there was no place in his B&B but to compensate, he got us a bigger room in a nearby place and he also gave us gifts for Easter. The location (Porta Furba) is very convenient and near to the city center, yet it is far from the touristic hustle-bustle. I would definitely recommend his place.
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