text: The Virtual Center for Spatial Humanities (VCSH), a multidisciplinary collaboration among Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI), Florida State University, and West Virginia University, announced an NEH Advanced Institute for summer 2012 designed to advance exploration of key topics in the spatial humanities. The institute offered scholars the opportunity to discover the benefits of a spatial-analytical approach to humanities scholarship and to explore how to bend geo-spatial technologies, including GIS and Web 2.0 tools, to the needs of the humanities. Two areas of emphasis will be spatial narratives and deep maps. Fellows participating in the program learned both by engaging with a variety of existing projects as well as through the production of a prototype project in collaboration with the VCSH team. Fellows also had an opportunity to present their own work and to contribute to scholarly and Web products that result from the institute.


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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Spring is just days away but winter is not leaving quietly.
Much of the East Coast enjoyed spring-like temperatures Saturday. That's expected to change by Monday with the arrival of another late-winter storm.
The National Weather Service says snow is expected from the Central Appalachians to the Jersey Shore. Parts of Virginia and West Virginia could receive up to 10 inches of snow.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Southeast, some of which could be strong.
Authorities are investigating whether straight line winds or a tornado led to a building collapse Sunday morning in Atmore, Ala. Atmore police say no injuries were reported.
Winter-weary people are hoping this is winter's final encore.
Ricardo Contreras of Harrisburg, Pa., says he has no plans to shovel whatever might fall overnight.

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Corn futures look set to begin this week strongly after having fallen in response to the USDA WASDE report last Friday. Old crop tightness seemed to boost the expiring May future, while the deferred contracts rose only slightly. A forecast from Chinese government officials indicating growing corn imports despite a likely increase in domestic production probably supported Chicago prices. July corn gained 2.75 cents to $6.39/bushel as the sun rose Monday, while December added 1.0 cents to $5.305.
The extreme tightness of the domestic soy situation seemed to support old crop soybean and product prices over the weekend, whereas promises of much more liquid new crop conditions apparently undercut new crop prices. Weekend forecasts concerning Chinese grain prospects did not include soy, although firm palm oil prices seemingly did little to support soyoil futures. July soybean futures rose 3.0 cents to $14.02/bushel as electronic trading resumed early Monday morning, but July soyoil climbed 0.04 cents to 49.27 cents/pound, while July soybean meal inched up $0.9 to $407.7/ton.
There seemed to be little significant wheat news over the weekend, so it was not terribly surprising to see the markets trading mixed on Monday morning. Chicago futures rose slightly, while Kansas City was mixed and Minneapolis a bit lower. Weather developments will probably continue playing a big role in wheat pricing during the days and weeks ahead. July CBOT wheat futures advanced 1.5 cents to $7.0575/bushel early Monday morning, while July KCBT wheat edged up 0.5 cents to $7.5925, and July MGE futures were unchanged at $8.0875.
News of surprising cash market weakness undercut cattle futures despite record-high beef prices last week. Traders obviously expect much more spot market slippage over the next few weeks, which largely explains the CME weakness seen last Friday. Early action this week probably depends upon cash expectations and wholesale market developments. Persistent beef gains could spark a significant CME bounce. June cattle closed 0.10 cents lower at 120.45 cents/pound last Friday afternoon, while December bounced 0.37 cents to 125.67. Meanwhile, feeder cattle futures surged in response to the prospect of lower feed costs later this year. August jumped 0.65 cents to 146.62 cents/pound, while November moved 0.92 cents higher to 151.92.
Chicago hog prices remained under pressure last Friday despite recent cash and wholesale strength. The futures weakness almost surely reflects the growing belief that the early-spring hog/pork rally has run its course. As with cattle futures, the swine market also responded little to the USDA reports. Conversely, late firmness in summer futures suggested a technical bounce could occur this week. June hog futures slid 0.32 cents to 90.25 cents/pound, while December futures lost 0.60 cents to 77.05.
As expected, the USDA forecast increased global cotton stocks for 2012/13 and 2013/14 last Friday, but they also predicted that the bulk of those inventories would end up in China, where the government seems very likely to continue its stockpiling program. However, the sheer size of the anticipated total at the end of the 2013/14 crop year seemed to exaggerate futures weakness seen that morning and again over the weekend. July cotton fell 1.21 cents to 85.27 cents/pound in early Monday morning electronic trading, while December tumbled 1.16 cents to 84.66.


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Central bankers nowadays have the power to move the global markets by uttering nothing more than a brief, off-the-cuff remark. "Whatever it takes," was Mario Draghi's version, which saved the euro last year. "In the next few meetings," was Ben Bernanke's equivalent last month. There will be rapt attention turned on the Fed chairman's press conference on Wednesday to see whether he retracts that remark, which of course relates to the time when the Fed might start to slow the pace of its asset purchases.
Mr Bernanke does not carelessly throw out such remarks, so it would surely be incoherent for him to withdraw it completely this week. The Fed is unlikely to have been particularly troubled by the bout of market volatility seen lately. Much of it has come in foreign markets, which are not the Fed's responsibility. Meanwhile, in the US itself, the reversal of the "reach for yield" is precisely what the Fed has been wanting to see for several months.
The killer phrase "in the next few meetings" is therefore likely to remain on the table after the press conference on Wednesday. However, the Fed chairman will hammer home exactly what he means by this message, since there are signs that it has been misunderstood by investors. In particular, the US Treasury market is sending some messages which should worry the Fed. Read more


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Christy is very professional and has her regulars stay with her often. Don't miss out on the warm greetings her and her husband offer. They're villas are beautifully well kept and the downtown and beach are is no more than 5mins away.Alejandra2017-04-09T00:00:00Z
Christy era un gran anfitrión. Se obligó disponible para nosotros en todo momento. Aunque sólo estuvimos en la ciudad por menos de 24 horas, disfrutamos del espacio y su compañía.Sam2016-08-15T00:00:00Z
Christy era increíble! Muy dulce y complaciente. La Villa era bastante agradable y cómoda, con un balcón grande y cómoda. Recomendado para cualquier pareja en Rosarito!Matt2016-03-17T00:00:00Z
Christry was a very welcoming host! She sent her assistant to meet us in the center of town in Roasrito. He drove us up the hill where the house is. There was a garage which made us feel very safe when parking our car. In the back of the house, there is a balcony with a great view of the hills behind Rosarito and some of the ocean in the distance. The house was very cozy. It had a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa so we comfortably slept four people. In the living room area, there is a tv with a roku and a Netflix account! Great for having a cozy evening in! The kitchen was fully equipped and there are several markets nearby to buy groceries. Overall we had a great stay!Esther2016-01-17T00:00:00Z
Christy's place was relaxing. It was nice to get away from my hometown. Christy's place is nice if you want peace and quite. It's got a nice view of the town. I would definitely return, however, next time with a motorbike.Juan2017-05-02T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay. Very friendly host. Christy was very accommodating and understanding. Her husband even picked us up from a hotel because we couldn't locate the place from our GPS to tell our taxi driver. They gave great food recommendations and even recommended a great taxi driver.Angelina2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Christy was an amazing host, extremely helpful! The place is exactly what we needed, we were down here for just one night (we came to party to papas and beer and the next day went to the Baja races in Ensenada) but the spot was really cozy and felt just like if we were coming home from a night out, very comforting and safe. Everything around here is super close 10 - 15 minutes away. Uber drivers had no problem finding the location. She even helped us find the place when we got lost trying to get to Rosarito. We would definitely stay here again or in any other properties Christy has.Itzel2016-11-19T00:00:00Z
Booked a last minute trip to Rosarito for surf. Christy was very responsive and was available for anything we needed. The room was cozy and the property felt very secure as everything (including our vehicle) was behind secured gates. Only a few minutes drive to the main street in Rosarito. The snacks for sale inside the room were a nice touch. Will definitely stay here again :)Taro2016-12-30T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Marilyn was a great host, very friendly and helpful. She prepared very good appetizers, breakfast and fruit. She helped us in many ways and gave us useful suggestions on what to do around! The house has a private parking too. Great choice.Simone2016-03-28T00:00:00Z
Mariyln and Mary was a sweetheart, made us breakfast (eggs, coffee, fresh juice, and fruits). She was very accommodating with our arrival and departure time. Communication is superior and couldn't ask for better! Bed is full size with alot of pillows. Room has a fan to keep us cool. Bathroom is small, but adequate and shower space was big. Wifi was working. She provided ample towels for us to use! Watch for a big street bump at entrance of street as you enter to her street.thuy2016-08-01T00:00:00Z
나는 로사 리토의 주말 마릴린의에 머무는 가장 멋진 경험을했다. 그것은 집이 매우 깨끗하고 편안한 것을뿐만 아니라,하지만 마릴린 자신은 특별한 따뜻한 호스트입니다. 그녀는 어떤 방문자가 로사 리토에서 가장 환영 느끼게됩니다. 여기에 머무르는에 대한 하이라이트 중 하나는 마릴린 지역 예술 현장에 대한 모든 연결, 당신은 흥미로운 곳이 있는지 확인 할 수있다이다. 난 강력 카사 벨 마르를 추천합니다!Jeremy2016-05-31T00:00:00Z
Marilyn war so ein wunderbarer Gastgeber für meine Freundin und ich! Ihr Haus ist so schön, mit sehr interessanten Kunst und Bücher und Kontakt mit den lokalen Talent. Jeden Morgen sie nach uns sah zum Frühstück frisches Obst, Kaffee oder Saft zu haben. Sie hatte Parkplatz für uns gated und wir fühlten uns in ihrer Nachbarschaft sehr sicher. Wir hatten auch viele Stunden so sehr interessante Gespräche. Die Arbeit, die sie tut, ist so voller Leidenschaft, und sie weiß so viele wunderbare Menschen. Wir kamen an einem Wochenende nach Rosarito und sie konnte uns in letzter Minute unterzubringen, und wir konnten nicht mehr ihr dankbar sein. Meine Freundin hatte einen letzten Rückenverletzung und es kam noch schlimmer, nachdem wir zum Strand gingen, wo es eine kalte Brise war. Marilyn war so erstaunlich, uns von uns mit Ix Chel verbindet, der ein Experte in den Natur- und Kräutermedizin ist in der Lage war, uns sowohl geistig als auch körperlich zu helfen. Ich kann nicht sagen, genug gute Sachen von unserer Erfahrung mit Marilyn und wir hoffen, dass Sie auch. Wir lieben Sie Marilyn!Jair2016-08-09T00:00:00Z
I loved staying with Marilyn. Her house is beautiful!! She is very helpful with getting around town. She gave us a lot of tips and even helped us find someone to help with car problems. I would definitely recommend Marilyn to stay at for the time in Rosarito.Liz2016-09-05T00:00:00Z
We had an great time in Rosarito. There was cheap food, the beach was a 5 minute walk away, and the weather was great. On the beach we read, drank from coconuts, and rode horses. Marilyn had great advice for places to visit. Highly recommend!Nick2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Yo tenía un maravilloso fin de semana en su casa de Marilyn. Ella era un gran anfitrión, e incluso me invitó a algunos casseroleGabriela2017-04-17T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre hospitalité christy. Ce fut une bonne expérience. Votre place, n'a pas été trop près de la plage, mais il est un endroit très confortable et sûr. Certainement, nous allons recommander à d'autres ... merci beaucoup !!Carlos2016-08-12T00:00:00Z
Christy et David étaient très accueillants. Ils étaient attentifs, et rapide à offrir d'excellentes suggestions pour manger local. Nous nous sommes retrouvés dans la Villa 1 (une chambre). La location était propre, et il y avait plus tout ce qu'on peut avoir besoin. La propriété est à distance de marche pas à l'eau ou le boulevard principal, mais ce fut une très courte distance en voiture. Les taxis étaient rapides pour arriver et peu coûteux. Nous avons eu une petite voiture de location, et il était agréable d'avoir un contrôle à distance pour le garage. Nous avons passé la semaine entre Noël et Nouvel An. Il est un temps froid de l'année. Nous étions heureux d'avoir une belle vue sur l'eau ... et les feux d'artifice du Nouvel An à la plage.Katie2016-01-01T00:00:00Z
Christy était sérieusement incroyable! Elle a définitivement hors de son chemin et nous a accueillis en nous donnant un centre-ville de la promenade, nous montrant quelques endroits pour manger, et même nous chercher quand nous nous sommes perdus. Je vais certainement revenir et rester à ses villas. MERCI Christy pour être un hôte génial.Janis2016-04-05T00:00:00Z
Really good place, confortable and cozy. The host is really kind and sympathetic person. I will book it again for sure. I recommend this place,Miloud2017-02-13T00:00:00Z
Villa de Christy es acogedor y cómodo. Te sientes como si fueras parte de la familia. La privacidad es muy respetada, pero es agradable para llegar a conocer unos a otros también. El espacio era amplio y cumplió con nuestras necesidades. Nos encanta volver a la villa de Christy. Todos ellos están muy bien y ofrecen algo diferente en cada villa. La ubicación está cerca del centro de Rosarito y fácil de navegar. Me encanta el estacionamiento seguro. Esta fue una segunda estancia aquí y volveremos.Laurie Soto 2017-01-07T00:00:00Z
Christy hizo bien con hacer sentir bienvenido y ella es super flexible. Pienso quedarme aquí de nuevo.Darren2017-04-23T00:00:00Z
Christy es un gran anfitrión. Ella es de fácil acceso si usted tiene una pregunta, desea realizar cambios / adiciones a su estancia, y muy útil. Las fotos no le hacen justicia a lo amplia que realmente es el estudio. Todo estaba limpio y superó nuestras expectativas. Por no hablar de tan sólo 10 minutos de todos los clubes. No deje pasar este lugar!Gabriel2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Great place, wish I could of stayed longer.Jan2016-07-17T00:00:00Z
I stayed at Debora's place in Rosarito over the weekend with some friends. The place was as described. Nice and spacious, felt secure, and a fairly short walk to the beach and bars. Unfortunately we were late arriving due to buses and a few mixups of our own, so her sister who was letting us in had to wait for a very long time, but was still very friendly when we arrived, and offered to give people rides to get food. They also came in, cleaned in-between days, and left us breakfast in the fridge. Sadly, we weren't able to thank them in person, but it was very much appreciated. All in all. A great place to stay. A+Noah2016-10-30T00:00:00Z
This place excellent our host is outstanding she never miss any chance to feel us like home her sister Isabel is great provider if you really want to enjoy Mexican lifestyle please visit this placeKavi2016-07-04T00:00:00Z
There are plenty of beds, which means everyone could sleep comfortably. The house is in great condition, and there is enough spaces to fit cars in the front yard. The house is very secure with bars covering every window. The hosts are very friendly and they are just a phone call away!Jazmin2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
The home was more than we could have asked for. Debora and her sisters were very helpful and friendly. This house is definitely a good spot for larger groups. We were a group of 10 and found it to fit our needs. Don't be steered away from home becauae of the one bathroom. As a large group made it work. Plus the bathroom was pretty spacious. We had a mishap with one of the windows and Debora was very kind about it. Definitely would stay again and would recommend this location to others.Briana 2017-03-19T00:00:00Z
Nice lady, and the house was clean and organized. Would definitely stay here again. And not too far from Papas and beer.Baudelio2016-07-31T00:00:00Z
Debora was very accommodating. She made sure we were taken care of. She communicated very well and made sure we had everything we needed. We even had breakfast service which I wasn't expecting. A really good breakfast too(chilaquiles yumKenya2016-09-05T00:00:00Z
I came with a big group and even though my friends had extra request Debora was always very professional, friendly and helpful. She is a great host!Denis2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Claudine was very nice upon arrival, welcomed us into the home and showed us around, the house is very nice and the location couldn't be better, right on the beach and within walking distance to all the clubs. The house has a private street, so parking is a breeze, not one complaint everything was fantastic, would most defiantly book this house again!Jose2015-07-27T00:00:00Z
Great place, clean, spacious and close to shops and night life. We loved the balcony and it's really close to the beach..Lorenzo2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
nice place right on the beach with food carts on the beach selling good stuff.MATT2015-10-12T00:00:00Z
내 파밀리아와 나는 주말에 머물렀고, 우리는 최고의 시간을 보냈습니다! Claudine는 전체 과정 전반에 걸쳐 매우 도움이되었다. 우리의 숙박에 그 매우 도움이되었다 동안 그녀는 나에게 우리가 할 수있는 활동의 제안을했다. 우리는 우리가 멋졌다 신선한 과일 자리를 떠날 줄 모르고 도착하면, 그녀는 멋졌다 우리와 물에 대한 몇 가지 음료를 떠났다. 집은 훌륭했다. 나열된 것처럼. 큰 공간 완벽한 위치. 거리를 걷는 것은 N 맥주와 시내 로사 리토의 모든 파파스합니다. 우리는 한 번 우리의 자동차를 사용하지 않았다. 모든 당신은 N 도보 거리가 필요합니다. 오른쪽 외부 해변에서 말 타기, 제트 하늘이있다. 카약, 4 륜차. 나는 확실히 여기에서의 숙박을 추천 할 것입니다! Claudine와 그녀의 남편은 잘했다! 경우에 연락을 유지 우리는 무엇을 필요로했다. 내 가족과 내가 다시 갈 기다릴 수 없어 !!!!!!Cynthia2015-06-29T00:00:00Z
Claudine was great at communicating with anything we needed. Home is right on the beach and near all stores. Very spacious home with ammenities. Would return one day.Yecenia2016-08-14T00:00:00Z
당신이 모든 중심뿐만 아니라 안전뿐만 아니라 로사 리토에 좋은 휴양지를 원한다면 ...이 장소입니다. Claudine와 안드레는 너무 다정하고 수용했다. 그들은 우리를 위해 수건, 시트, 심지어 과일과 물을 제공했다. 집은 잠긴 문 뒤에 두 자동차, 게이트 외부 몇 가지 더 많은 권리를 주차 할 수 있으며, 고정 장애물에 의해 보호 (걱정하지 마세요, 그녀는 당신에게 모두를위한 키를 제공합니다!). 당신은 파파스와 맥주에 걸을 수와 거의 모든 당신이 할 참조하거나 먹고 싶은 것입니다. 확실히 우리의 다음 로사 리토 여행에 여기있을!Janell2015-08-18T00:00:00Z
Awesome Location and Spacious Home.Aubrey2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Claudine and her husband, Andre, were amazing hosts. My friends and I couldn't have chosen a better place for our first vacation spot in Rosarito. The house was right in front of the beach and had an amazing view from the balcony. Thanks again Claudine and Andre!Trung2015-08-10T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Cinco de mis amigos y yo nos alojamos aquí para el fin de semana de vacaciones de primavera y no podría haber sido mejor. Era muy amplia y limpia. También es lo suficientemente cerca de las playas y la vida nocturna para llegar allí en 5 minutos, pero también es lo suficientemente lejos que no molesta cualquier volumen. Juan estaba muy bien con la comunicación, incluso nos recibió con un muy buen vino! También era un precio tan asequible! Sin duda nos alojaremos aquí de nuevoMonique2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
The house is nice. I loved the Mexican rustic feel of the house. Plenty of sleeping areas. Only downside to the house is the Unpaved road. The house is located up a hill and in an area that is underdeveloped..construction under way (noise form Construction wasn't a problem since we spent most of the time in town). Drive to main part of rosarito is about 3-4 minutes. Juan and his wife live in a back area of the property but after the first arriving and meeting, We didn't see them much after that..we had our privacy. House has everything that you may need if you plan to cook.Carina 2017-04-22T00:00:00Z
The house is very nice and spacious. Garage for the car kept great peace of mind, very clean and taken care of home. Juan was friendly and responsive. Uber rides are about 5 minutes from all the clubs and bars and run cheap. Great stay!carlos2017-05-21T00:00:00Z
casa bonita y tranquila con el anfitrión increíble! La comunicación con Juan fue impresionante. No puedo esperar a volver!Elver2017-03-19T00:00:00Z
5 estrellas para Juan Francisco y su casita. Esta fue nuestra primera vez usando Airbnb y teníamos muchas preguntas antes de hacer la reserva. Él respondió a todas nuestras preguntas rápidamente y me hizo sentir como en casa. Tuvimos una llegada tardía y eran bastante perdido, la esposa de Juan llegó a encontrarnos. Eso fue muy agradable de ellos. Las vidas de acogida en la propiedad adyacente, de manera que se sentían seguros. El barrio es privada y cerca de todas las actividades. La casa es muy limpio, se puede decir que prepararon la casa para nuestra visita. Es pequeño pero espacioso. Tenía todas las comodidades, nuestros huéspedes estaban encantados con el lugar. Sin duda recomendaría esta casa y el anfitrión.Maria2017-05-02T00:00:00Z
The bottom floor is the garage. As soon as Juan opened the garage it was very appealing. The garage is very spacious. Unloading was not a problem. We had speakers tables and even a portable firepit that we left in the garage. Once going up stairs you find your self in a clean and very cozy space. It not only has comfortable beds, but it has couches; Comfortable to rest or sleep in. Communication with Juan is very easy going. He walks you through the house and explains where everything is. We all liked how he communicated with notes in case he steped out of the house. We loved how his wife and him received us. They gave us some chicharones, salsa, and drinks. We did not have any troubles with appliances. This house literally has anything you can think of. It even has a bicycle and helmet in case you need to go to the main road to get something from the store. The main paved road is 3 blocks away. They also left us Drinking water, in water bottles and 5 gallon carboy. Hot water for showering was amazing after having a long day, and they also have shampoo and soap if you forget to bring your own. We all plan to stay in the same house if we ever go gain.Juan2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
Juan was an excellent host he was very welcoming! Whenever my family and I needed anything what so ever, he was in close contact with us via text or phone call. My family and I loved staying at his place! It is very gorgeous. My family and I stayed for 10 days, and we would definitely love to stay here again if we are ever in Rosarito. I would definitely recommend Juan's house. My family and I have zero complaints on our stay here. His house has everything we needed for our 10 day stay here. We were close to the beach, as well as the night life but far enough so that we weren't disturbed when we were sleeping. Once again, we loved our stay here, and would definitely recommend it to anyone else.Kiara2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Rosarito, Baja California, MX, baja california, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Had a great stay here . I would definitely come again and stay another night . Great host . Great neighborhood and just a 5 min walk to papas and beer . Also 2 min walk to the main road . Great place !Darian2017-03-27T00:00:00Z
The house was really nice and the beds were comfortable. The parking is enclosed which is really nice. Our trip was a blast!Victor2017-04-03T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay at Christy's Villas. The place was clean and neat. The description of the place was accurate and the location was not to far away from the main strip of Rosarito. Overall, our stay was pleasant:-)Priscilla2016-02-16T00:00:00Z
Right off the start I knew that Christy was going to be a great host. She met us at the Rosarito Beach Hotel and guided us to their beautiful Villas on a hilltop overlooking all of Rosarito. Christy was so welcoming and we enjoyed chatting with her and her husband, David. They're amazing people! Christy even offered to drive us to Pelicano's Restaurant which they recommended. This was such a nice gesture. Overall a fantastic stay at Christy's Villa #2. I hope to visit Christy and David soon and have Sunday brunch filled with mimosas!Erica2016-07-25T00:00:00Z
Christy met us on the main street and drove us to the location. She was very welcoming and she showed 3 other rooms she offered. She was very friendly and we got to know about each other. Neighborhood was not that great but the room were nice, cozy with beach breezeharshad2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
Christy is a wonderful host and a very friendly person. She was very helpful with all the Information and questions we had on the villa and the area. Christy recommended us a few good places to eat and gave us a few extra good tips of things to do in the area. The actual place is about 7 min drive to the main Rosarito strip. Christy showed us the easiest way to get to villa, because at first it seemed a little complicated, pretty hard to see the street signs. After a couple of trips it was pretty easy. The Villa, is kept pretty well decorated, very very clean and comfortable bed. The Villa photos are accurate. Inside parking with remote control is a plus. Outside camaras with enough lighting outside for nigh time. Nice balcony area with small cute table where you can appreciate the nice city view. My daughter, her boyfriend and i thank Christy for taking care of us on our stay. Also, for being such a great host and making us feel comfortable. I highly recommend her villas and looking forward to go back and stay at her place again.Maria2016-08-10T00:00:00Z
Christy es un anfitrión maravilloso. Ella nos dio un montón de consejos útiles para alguien que nunca ha estado en Rosarito antes. Ella era también muy útiles, tales como llamar a un taxi para mí en varias ocasiones. Su apartamento era perfecto para mí. Era espaciosa, bien decorada, y me hizo sentir como en casa. También estaba cerrado, así que me sentí seguro todo el tiempo. Si tuviera que volver, sin duda me alojaría aquí de nuevo.Allie2016-07-12T00:00:00Z
Had such a great stay at Christy's! She was so sweet and everything was very near by the home. It was our first time in rosarito so we weren't sure what to expect but everything honestly went perfect(: we'll be sure to come back next time.Carlos2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
Staying at Christy's Villas was perfect for our family! The location was great. Close to town but just far enough to feel like we in the middle of everything. The place was clean and safe. The locked garage was a definite plus. The view is beautiful! The ocean breeze comes through and it was just very comfortable. Christy and David are very friendly and you just cant help but fall in love with sissy their dog. We will defiantly be staying with them next time we are that way.sarah2016-06-20T00:00:00Z
Christy was great, very helpful. Super friendly. Her mother was kind enough to give us a small back of Filipino limes.Janice2016-08-14T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Fantastica Casa. Nos la pasamos super bien.Emanuel2017-05-14T00:00:00Z
I had an amazing weekend with my friends at this beautiful home. The house is really spacious and elegant. I was greeted by Juan Franiscos wife and was very impressed with their communication and warm welcome. Anything that i needed they would be fast to respond. I was impressed by the amenities because i walked into a home with everything needed such as bath towels, kitchen appliances, shampoo, body wash etc.I highly recommend staying at this beautiful home because of the comfort, location, hosts and of course the amazing views of Rosarito. I will definitely be staying here again in the future.Santos2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Ni siquiera puedo empezar a explicar cómo increíble esta experiencia fue, todo lo relacionado con la casa es excelente, está limpio, grande y hermoso. Está en una excelente ubicación a unos 3 minutos de conducción de todas las cosas divertidas, que es tranquilo. Yo y un grupo de amigos fuimos por ahí para mis hermanos cumpleaños y yo no quería ni salir. Juan nos recibió con dos botellas de vino para el pueblo de cumpleaños, él es un anfitrión increíble. Ya estamos planeando nuestro próximo viaje y sin duda nos estancia en esa casa otra vez !!! También las fotografías no le hacen justicia al lugar que es muuuuchas mejor en persona de la casa es enorme! -Gracias Juanpriscilla 2017-04-23T00:00:00Z
This is the best place for a big family!! You will find everything you have at ur home, and host juan francisco is a great person!!! I recomend you to try this place and i promise you will no regret at all!! It was our best weekend ever and we will come back!!! We felt just like at home!! Beach is just 7mints away in car 15min walk and alot of places to eat and to wak around also!!daniel2017-05-21T00:00:00Z
Very nice and elegant place 5 min away in car/taxi from Papas and Beer and also very friendly couple, so easy to deal with (Juan and his wife) and very responsive/attentive; would definitely book again. Great weekend Great place great times great memories. Gracias de Nuevo JuanFelipe2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Very nice hosts!Charlie2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Overall Great host very friendly and nice , the house was really nice too had everything you need to feel at home, had a nice view and cool place to store a car if you bring one didnt have any problems while there and would definately recomendFreddi2016-08-01T00:00:00Z
Our party's stay here was just fabulous! The place was much bigger than what it looks like in the pictures. It was extremely clean and well equipped with the necessary toiletries, kitchen supplies, and they even provided clean linens and blankets. You could see a great view of las Playas de Rosarito from the porch. Esteban, Bety, and Kathy were very hospitable, kind, and attentive. Bety met us up to guide us to the place and both Esteban and Kathy were very responsive within a short amount of time. Whenever I needed anything they were just a phone call away and they always answered. They even provided us with a list of trusted taxi cabs and showed us downtown Rosarito when we were following them to their place. I liked the fact that their location was gated, this made me feel at ease when leaving my car there for the weekend meanwhile we went out to Papas and Beer. For a group of four college girls who spent their first weekend in Rosarito, we felt extremely safe and comfortable at the place. I would definitely book this place again every time we come back to Papas and Beer! I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something much more than a room with two beds; Esteban's apartment offered a comfortable and safe space overall. Gracias!Yesica2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
Esteban, su hija Kathy, y su esposa son muy buena gente y era muy servicial. Se reunieron con nosotros para encontrar nuestro camino y nos siguieron hasta el punto de atracción principal en Rosarito (10 min) También nos dio una lista de los taxis y un teléfono para llamar desde. Nos sentimos bienvenidos y disfrutamos de nuestra estancia. Gracias por hacer de mí y mi huésped se sienta como en casa.Vanessa2016-09-05T00:00:00Z
It was very easy to get from the apartment down to papas & beer which is what we went for. The place was very clean and the beds are SO COMFORTABLE. I like that the parking space was gated, makes you feel more secure. Great hosts considering the fact we changed the date last minute. Would stay here again.Dulce2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
Cristy was a great host. 5 stars!Kit2016-06-27T00:00:00Z
Awesome place, great people. Christy and David will treat you like old friends or family. When we couldn't get a taxi into town David graciously drove us and Christy shared delicious food when she had a BBQ with her family. The house was nice and comfy with a nice view where you can enjoy cool beer and relax. Overall a great experience.Ryder2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
ubicación es fuera de lo común, pero una vez que esté en la habitación tiene una hermosa vista de la configuración muy rural y tranquilo tranquilo y relajante que era un buen cambio de ritmo de ajetreo y el bullicio de la ciudad. anfitrión era más que servicial con cualquier cosa que necesitábamos def volvería de nuevo!Mike2017-02-03T00:00:00Z
La habitación tenía una vista impresionante de la ciudad y el mar de fondo. Christy era muy servicial y agradable. El barrio era muy seguro y no muy lejos de los restaurantes y tiendas. Realmente disfrutamos de nuestra estancia en casa de Christy.mario2016-11-13T00:00:00Z
My family visited Rosarito for a family wedding and my grandma, aunt and uncle actually stayed in villa 4, while I stayed in villa 1, which was right upstairs, with my family. The villa is very spacious and comfortable. All the basics that we needed were available to us. Christy was a wonderful host from booking the villa to heading back home. I was able to call and message Christy throughout our drive to Rosarito to let her know about what time we'd be there. Once we arrived, she met us on the Blvd to guide us to the villa. It was not difficult to get to and from the villa after that. It is about a 5 minute drive from the Blvd but it was very quiet and relaxing neighborhood. You are about 10 minutes away from the beach but you can see the ocean and beautiful scenery from the patio. I already recommended to a friend to stay at one of the villas when she makes her trip to Rosarito. If I ever find myself visiting Rosarito again, Christy's Villas is definitely on the top of my list!Celeste2016-07-25T00:00:00Z
Dies ist mein zweites Mal zu Christys Villa kommt immer ein Vergnügen. Sie ist ein ausgezeichneter Gastgeber immer sicher macht Sie haben die besten Erfahrungen nochmals vielen Dank!Bernize2016-08-28T00:00:00Z
羅薩里托(Rosarito), Baja California, 墨西哥
It was great I really enjoyed my trip and the house!Francisco 2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
Esteban was really kind and arranged everything perfectly. The apartment is as described and offers anything you need for a pleasant stay. For any troubles we had, Esteban and his wife were there to assist us. Not to mention the neighbors of the apartment: They are super friendly and gave us ride downtown once the ordered taxi did not come. Looking forward to coming back soon!Fabian2016-07-25T00:00:00Z
This place was perfect , the neighbors were friendly and we were well taken care of. Our host set us up with everything we needed to know from transportation to places to eat. Would defiantly stay here againRonald2016-07-31T00:00:00Z
Esteban, Betty y Kathy fueron excelentes anfitriones. El departamento estaba super limpio, con un balcón y bonita vista del mar. Teníamos lavadora, un asado y hasta pusieron una línea para la ropa cuando preferimos no usar la secadora. Eramos tres mujeres y estabamos super comodas en el lugar. Lo unico que no nos quedó claro era que el departamento está a 35 minutos caminando de la playa. Pero Esteban nos dió números de taxistas confiados, y nos mostró un pasaje rapido a locomoción que nos dejaba en la calle principal en menos de 10 minutos. Esto fue una muy buena opción para nosotras, y Esteban y Betty nos trataron como familia. Próximo viaje a Rosarito volveríamos a este hospedaje.Liz2015-11-12T00:00:00Z
Great apartment with nice ocean view. Enjoyed staying here during my time in rosarito and recommend it. Great hosts and great city.Senay2016-08-14T00:00:00Z
Place is a 3-4$ uber ride to Papas and Beer. Great stay, Esteban was very friendly and helpful. If you need a last minute place in Rosarito this is a nice and affordable place.Luis2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
The house is lovely and exactly as the pictures show. There is plenty of space and you will have everything you need and more. The area is a bit more rural and you have to drive to the touristy area unless you don't mind walking 1.5-2 miles one way. The apartment and area around it are locked and safe and everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Esteban and Kathy really do their best to resolve any issues as they come up.Milan2016-03-01T00:00:00Z
Everything was perfect. The house, location and amenities were exactly how Esteban described it in his posting. I would definitely recommend Esteban's spot to my family and friends.Troy2017-01-02T00:00:00Z
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Otley-born rugby union legend Mike Tindall has described his joy at becoming a father for the first time.
The former England captain tweeted that the birth of his and his wife Zara Phillips' daughter last Friday was "definitely the best day of my life".
The royal baby, Mia Grace, – who weighed 7lbs 12oz – was delivered at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, with the father present at the birth.
Mr Tindall, whose father Phil played for Otley RUFC for ten years, also tweeted his thanks to the hospital staff: "Big thanks to all involved at Gloucester Royal, they were fantastic!"
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who are silver medal winning Olympian Zara's grandparents, and the families of both parents all expressed their delight at the news.
Mike Tindall was born at Wharfedale General Hospital, Otley, on October 18, 1978.


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This article was published 16/7/2013 (1497 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
If your household is anything like mine, pasta is a regular go-to supper, an easy, economical, reliable answer to that endless "what's for dinner" question.
In the winter, when cold Sunday afternoons seem made for simmering a slow-cooked pot of Bolognese sauce, pasta is a natural. But what about in the summer, when even the thought of a spag bol is unbearably hot and heavy?
It's time to explore hot-weather pastas, cheap and cheerful dishes with light, summer-friendly ingredients. Fresh and quick, these recipes can basically be tossed together in the time it takes to boil water.
Combining basic ingredients you might already have in the pantry and fridge (olive oil, garlic, olives, capers, cheese) with a few hits of fresh produce (basil, Italian parsley, peppery arugula), these recipes don't use a lot of meat or heavy cream. The sauces are finished with a little lemon or lime juice or a zap of balsamic vinegar.
In these recipes, the sauces just coat the pasta, so it's good to use a trick many chefs swear by: Near the end of the pasta's cooking time, scoop out a cup of cooking water and set aside. Then you can add it, a bit at a time, to the sauce if the pasta seems too dry. The starchy, salty cooking water boosts flavour and helps bind the dish together.
Also, because these are quick-cook sauces, there can be a bit of a timing issue. You don't want to have drained pasta sitting around while you rush to finish the sauce. It's best to remember the golden rule of Italian pasta cooking: The sauce can wait for the noodles, but the noodles can't wait for the sauce.
This easy dish from British chef Jamie Oliver is simple but very good, with big, bold tastes. The tomato "sauce" is formed by blasting cherry tomatoes in the oven.
Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives and Basil
600-700 g (about 2 pints) cherry tomatoes
A few glugs of olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
A good drizzle of balsamic vinegar
500 g (1 lb) penne
200 g (about 7 oz) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
A good handful of fresh basil, leaves picked and torn
A piece of pecorino cheese, for grating
Preheat your oven to 205 C (400 F). Throw the tomatoes into a large roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper and roast for 20 minutes. Squash tomatoes with a fork (carefully, because some will spurt) to get the juices going, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta following package instructions until al dente. Drain and add the roasted tomatoes with the olives and torn basil leaves. Season and serve with some pecorino grated over the top. Serves 4.
Tester's notes: Very tasty. There is some adorable Oliver-esque vagueness concerning quantities here, but this is a basic recipe that allows for a lot of leeway, depending on your personal taste. If you don't have pecorino on hand, you can substitute Parmesan. (Adapted from jamieoliver.com)
Lime might seem like an unusual flavour for pasta, but it adds a tart freshness to this dish from Australian food writer Donna Hay. You can toss this recipe together in about 20 minutes.
Spaghettini with Lime, Arugula and Capers
500 g (1 lb) spaghettini or vermicelli
30 ml (2 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil, preferably a fruity variety
15 ml (1 tbsp) shredded lime rind
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red mild chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
30 ml (2 tbsp) capers, rinsed
8 thin slices prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1.3 cm (1/2 in) pieces
140 g (about 5 oz or 4 cups lightly packed) baby arugula
45 ml (3 tbsp) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
150 g (about 5 oz) soft marinated feta cheese in oil
Freshly ground pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water; add pasta and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the lime rind, garlic, chili pepper and capers; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add prosciutto, and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes. Add drained spaghettini, and toss to coat and heat through.
Toss the arugula and lime juice with the pasta, adding a little pasta water at this point if the pasta seems too dry, and pile into serving bowls. Top with feta cheese and a little of the marinating oil. Sprinkle with pepper, and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Tester's notes: I love this complex combination of hot, salty, smoky and citrus tastes. The sauce can easily be fried up while the pasta is cooking, but I do all the zesting, chopping and cutting before I start cooking the pasta. (Adapted from Donna Hay's Flavours.)
Anchovies are notoriously a love-hate thing, so this dish will be a definite yes or an absolute no. If you like the salty richness of anchovies, then this recipe is handy and economical. Bread crumbs are a staple of what the Italians call la cucina povera, adding crunch and complex flavour. It's worth making homemade bread crumbs for this dish, as the store-bought version will probably be too fine.
Spaghettini with Anchovies and Bread Crumbs
400g (14 oz) spaghettini
60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil, divided
250 ml (1 cup) homemade bread crumbs, divided (see note)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (45g) can anchovy fillets, chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
125 ml (1/2 cup) chopped fresh parsley
60 g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Near the end of the cooking time, reserve about 250 ml (1 cup) cooking water. Meanwhile, in a frying pan over medium heat, heat 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, add 125 ml (1/2 cup) bread crumbs and cook for a minute or two, coating the crumbs with oil and making sure not to burn them. Reserve. In a clean pan over medium, heat remaining olive oil. Add garlic and anchovies and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, parsley and the remaining 125 ml (1/2 cup) bread crumbs. Toss cooked, drained pasta with anchovy mixture, adding cooking water a bit at a time, if necessary, to get the desired consistency. Sprinkle with cheese and reserved bread crumbs and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Note: To make 250 ml (1 cup) homemade bread crumbs, tear about 3 slices baguette or sourdough bread into pieces. Toss lightly with about 10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil, then spread on a baking sheet and bake in a 205 C (400 F) oven for about 15-20 minutes, turning once, until nicely browned. (Watch closely to see the bread doesn't burn.) Whizz in a food processor to a crumb-like texture but don't over-process.
Tester's notes: I really like the earthy tastes of this dish. The bread crumbs add nuttiness and texture, though it takes some tinkering to get a result that is crunchy without being dry. For a saucier version you can pull a Jamie Oliver and maybe increase the lugs of olive oil and add a good slosh of reserved cooking water. Or, if you're brave, you can add another tin of anchovies!


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Cook pasta as package directs. Rinse, drain and combine all salad ingredients. Mix dressing ingredients and add to the salad. Toss to mix and serve room temperature or chilled
Per serving - 325 calories, 14 gram fat (34% calories from fat), 9 gram protein, 42 gram carbohydrate, 4 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 362 milligram sodium


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It's a great chance to meet other singles right before Valentine's Day while helping to raise funds for our organization. The $25 registration fee includes a happy hour deal and a surprise treat. All proceeds will benefit Reading Empowers, Inc. (www.readingempowers.org). You must be at least 21 years old to participate and it is highly recommeded that you sign up with a friend of the opposite sex to ensure the right guy/girl ratio. There will be two dating circles so that the friend whom you signed up with will not be at the same table as yours.
Happy Hour Specials include half priced Well Drinks, Wine, Beer, and $2 off of Top Shelf. There are also food offerings made by M1-5 Celebrity Fireman Chef and Cooking Champion John Sierp.
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It is difficult to define the Lightwork series of Conrad Shawcross – sculpture, installation, perhaps even performance. His pieces are typically large machines that move and spin bright lights in a manner that is somehow at once mechanistic and human. The sculptures are built of elaborate machinery similar in appearance to factory robots. However, in a way Shawcross juxtaposes the utilitarian appearance of his machines with their art-making purpose.
He says, "I really like them as unfinished objects. The minute they turn, you are left in a much easier position of 'ok, that's about a spinning light bulb'. But before they operate, you have to be more aggressively thoughtful to try and work out what they are for." (via)


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Britain's Rowan Cheshire has been ruled out of competing at the Sochi Olympics following a fall in training on Sunday.
The 18-year-old halfpipe skier suffered concussion as a result of the fall and spent the night in hospital under observation.
In a statement, Team GB said the decision was made by Cheshire, Team GB chief medical officer Niall Elliott and GB freestyle head coach Pat Sharples that Cheshire needed more time to recover.
Cheshire was due to compete on Thursday but guidelines from the sport's governing body FIS suggest a minimum of six days' rest following a concussion.
Elliott said: "With a concussion injury there needs to be a rest period followed by a graduated return to play phase. The time scale is unfortunately too tight for Rowan."
Sharples added: "We are relieved that Rowan is on the mend but naturally upset for her that she won't be able to compete in Sochi.
"She is only 18 years old, however, and has a bright future ahead of her. I have no doubt she will be back in four years' time more determined than ever."
Cheshire was considered a good medal prospect for Great Britain after winning her first World Cup title in Calgary last month.
But the extent of her injuries were evident in a photograph she posted of herself on her Twitter account on Monday morning, displaying visible cuts and bruising and with the message: "Wasn't the best day yesterday, still don't remember much! Thanks everyone for the lovely messages."
Cheshire is not the only athlete to be forced out of the Games following an accident at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
In the most serious incident, Russian ski cross athlete Maria Komissarova sustained a broken and dislocated spine after a training accident, and underwent a six-and-a-half hour operation in Krasnaya Polyanskaya Hospital before being transferred to Munich for follow-up treatment.
Snowboard cross competitors Helene Olafsen and Jacqueline Hernandez were both stretchered off the course after falling heavily, while Swiss aerials skier Christopher Lambert sustained a dislocated elbow after a fall in training.


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Think Accessible Before You Buy
Questions to Ask to Ensure that the Electronic Resources Your Library Plans to Purchase are Accessible
An ASCLA Toolkit
Ch., William Reed, Susanne Bjorner, Simon J.M. Healey, Valerie Lewis, Michael L. Marlin, Adina Joyce Mulliken, Brian Rankin
Often, library staff may have to make purchasing decisions regarding electronic databases and resources, software for public use, or a new web site design or layout. Libraries share a great responsibility and may be legally required to ensure that anyone-especially patrons and staff with disabilities- can effectively use these electronic services.
Thanks to continuing efforts to produce accessibility standards for electronic resources and information technology by the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the United States Access Board, guidelines do exist to assist software manufacturers and programmers, and web site designers and developers on how to make their products accessible to people with disabilities. These standards tend to use rather technical language, but rightly so, since these guidelines are intended to assist programmers and developers.
Unfortunately, these technical standards can be a real challenge to translate and understand for those of us without a technical background, or who are not former computer programmers or web page coders. Therefore, in an effort to break down the technical language barrier, the following checklists and guidelines are intended to help libraries "think accessible" as they consider purchasing electronic resources and web services.
The checklist and guidelines offered here are by no means original ideas. In fact, all the considerations listed on the checklists were taken from the Access Board, Section 508 and W3C WAI technical standards. But they have been retranslated with plenty of examples to help promote awareness toward purchasing products that are accessible to people with disabilities, and currently represent the highest priority accessibility checkpoints to ensure usability for patrons with various disabilities. Patrons and staff with disabilities or anyone using assistive technologies may require special accommodations when accessing a libraries' electronic and information technologies, and this consideration should be a top priority in the decision-making process, and continue even after a product has been purchased.
- Understanding the Language- a glossary of accessibility terms
- Internet and Web Accessibility Guidelines
- Computer Software Accessibility Guidelines
- Evaluation Forms: Internet and Web, Computer Software- Use when your library is ready to evaluate the accessibility of software or web content
Download: Think Accessible Before You Buy (Accessible PDF) or Think Accessible Before You Buy (Word Document)


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Soda statistics
This graph exhibits the number of unique visitors of the SoDa Service since its introduction in 2002.
SoDa welcomes more than 35 000 visitors per year since 2008.
In 2013, it corresponds to an average of approx. 100 different visitors per day.
This second graph depicts the total number of visits of the SoDa website.
This corresponds to an average of approx. 170 visits per day in 2013.
This third graph gives the yearly number of automatic / machine-to-machine requests (wget or curl command) to the HelioClim databases since 2006.
In 2013, more than 3 800 000 automatic requests have been launched, leading to an average of daily automatic requests which exceeds 10 000 on our two servers (MINES and Transvalor).


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Read below about what to do when your Windows application recognises this problem.
On your computer, the Windows application that you're trying to use with a Kinect for Windows sensor can't communicate with the sensor because of bandwidth limitations.
In addition to the Kinect for Windows sensor, there are too many devices (keyboard, mouse or other peripherals) connected to the USB ports on your computer.
The Kinect for Windows sensor needs the majority of the USB bandwidth of a USB controller. If other devices that are connected to your computer via USB ports are also trying to use that bandwidth, the Kinect for Windows sensor may be unable to function.
Try the following to fix the USB bandwidth problem:
Then, disconnect and reconnect the Kinect for Windows sensor.
This problem occurs when the Kinect for Windows sensor does not have enough bandwidth to function. Bandwidth refers to the capacity of a device to transfer or receive data. Every computer has a set amount of bandwidth available to run its own systems as well as those of the devices connected to it.
Your computer typically reserves 20 per cent of its available bandwidth to run its own systems. The Kinect for Windows sensor requires 50 per cent of a computer's available bandwidth. Other devices may require still more bandwidth to operate correctly.
To keep both your computer and your Kinect for Windows sensor operating smoothly, try to have no devices other than the sensor connected to your computer's USB ports while you use Kinect for Windows.
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10 retail sales.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
13 Section 1. (a) As used in this section:
14 (1) "Commission" means the state corporation commission.
15 (2) "Distribution" means the business of distribution of natural gas
16 or the ownership, operation or control of distribution facilities.
17 (3) "Distribution facility" means any plant or equipment, other than
18 a transportation facility, that is used for the distribution of natural gas.
19 (4) "Retail supplier" means a person or entity selling or offering to
20 sell natural gas at retail in this state.
21 (5) "Transportation" means the business of transporting natural gas
22 or the ownership, operation or control of transportation facilities. "Trans-
23 portation" does not include delivery of natural gas service to a retail
24 customer.
25 (6) "Transportation facility" means any plant or equipment that is
26 used for the transportation of natural gas and is under the jurisdiction of
27 the federal energy regulatory commission.
28 (b) The commission shall develop and implement a plan to allow all
29 retail natural gas customers in this state to select a retail supplier of the
30 customer's choice on and after July 1, 2002.
31 (c) On and after July 1, 2002, for the purposes of chapter 66 of the
32 Kansas Statutes Annotated, "natural gas public utility" does not include
33 the business of selling or offering to sell natural gas at retail.
34 (d) For all taxable years commencing on or after July 1, 2002, for the
35 purposes of K.S.A. 79-1439 and amendments thereto:
36 (1) Natural gas public utility property, whether real or personal, tan-
37 gible or intangible, includes only property subject to regulation and in-
38 cluded in natural gas public utility rate bases by the commission; and
39 (2) all other property of a retail supplier shall be considered property
40 used for commercial and industrial purposes.
41 (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise
42 affect the commission's jurisdiction, authority and duty to regulate dis-
43 tribution as a public utility.
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[UPDATE: If you want updates on Christina, as thousands of you do, apparently, click on over to this Christina Loren page at RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA to get all the deets – he keeps up with things, to say the least.]
I'll tell you, the only time I've watched NBC the past decade is at a few Super Bowl parties, the ones I can't/couldn't host myself because … NBC monopolizes the Super Bowl every three years, like clockwork, and I live in the center of Frisco with only a rabbit ear antenna to catch glimpses of the vast TV wasteland.
Anywho, I don't know why tens of thousands have visited this tiny WordPress looking for info about Christina "Loren" recently – I suppose they're just discovering the news of her recent departure from KNTV?
Here's a snapshot of the Search Engine Terms people use to get to this site in order of popularity, currently. See? Like, "WHAT HAPPENED TO CHRISTINA LOREN" 'n stuff like that:
Here's an old post – it's gotten hundreds of comments over the years, including a few from Christina's household itself/Christina herself (I can't narrow it down), if you can believe that, you generally "unkempt" Bay Area women, you "haters" both male and female.
Now I'll tell you, whatever you say about Christina "Loren," you can't say she wouldn't immediately boost the ratings of any Bay Area Station what hired her, when and if that's possible…
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 4/7/2014 (1142 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
"Off his sick bed and into the headlines," was how broadcaster Peter Drury decribed the miracle of Mats Hummels.
Just four days after being left behind as his Germany teammates traveled to Porto Alegre for a round of 16 match against Algeria, the central defender was out from under the covers and heading home the winner against France in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.
One of several German players to have taken ill with a virus, Hummels' return to health proved vital as he also prevented Les Bleus from getting on the scoresheet in Rio de Janeiro.
Literally seconds before connecting with a well-placed Toni Kroos header and putting his side in front, the 25-year-old prevented the French from taking the lead when he dug out Antoine Griezmann's cross intended for the wide-open Karim Benzema.
Then, late in the first half, he denied Benzema an equalizer when he threw himself in front of the ball, and he blocked another shot by the Real Madrid marksman with 14 minutes remaining.
At the final whistle Hummels had also won three-quarters of his aerial battles on crosses and set-pieces, and his efficient passing had allowed his midfield teammates the luxury of building a possession game from the back.
But despite the heroics the Borussia Dortmund man had little to say after the 1-0 win.
"This is the latest dream that has come true, he told Der Spiegel, adding, "I hope our journey is not over yet."
It most certainly isn't.
If anything, Germany is peaking at exactly the right time -- their tactics taking shape and key players rounding into form at the perfect moment.
Incidentally, it was at least partly because of the virus that ravaged his squad manager Joachim Low moved captain Philipp Lahm out of midfield and to the right-back position against France. Lahm, not surprisingly, thrived in his natural role and repelled Les Bleus' wide attackers time and again.
Where previously the Germans had looked weak at the extremities of their defence, on Friday they dominated along the touchline.
Bastian Schweinsteiger, too, showed signs of regaining full match-fitness after some injury troubles. The 29-year-old willingly fought for the ball when out of possession and looked to drive forward when he had it at his feet.
Die Mannschaft can often settle into a lateral pattern of passing, but with Schweinsteiger, Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira in midfield they finally seemed to strike a balance in centre of the park.
Next up for the three-time World Cup winners is host nation Brazil, which edged Colombia 2-1 in Fortaleza. They'll be without suspended captain Thiago Silva in Tuesday's semifinal -- another sign that the stars could be aligning for Germany at this tournament.
The Miracle of Mats Hummels might have got them to this point, but enough is going right the mere sum of their parts could well produce another pair of victories over the next eight days.
Brazil's Neymar irreplaceable
No player, in a man, encapsulates the Brazilian national team quite like Neymar. In the 22-year-old Brazil sees a sort of ideal -- a style, swagger and set of emotions they like to associate with their football.
But after being kneed in the back by Colombia's Juan Zuniga on Friday and suffering a fractured third vertebra, Neymar will be absent for Tuesday's semifinal against Germany in Belo Horizonte.
Now, look for Willian to line up in the Brazil attack. The Chelsea forward enjoyed a superb season at Stamford Bridge, and his defensive instincts would also serve his side well against a Germany team that will look to attack from the get-go.
But he would not be able to replace the inspiration Neymar provides simply by turning up.
Brazil have thrived on intensity and emotion at this World Cup. In fact, it's arguable their own passion and that of their supporters have combined to make them a far more formidable opponent than they'd otherwise be, man for man.
All that evaporates now Neymar is sidelined, especially with captain Thiago Silva already suspended.
Again, the sun would seem to be shining on Germany.
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FIREFIGHTERS are still dampening down at the scene of a large blaze which completely destroyed a warehouse in Worcester last night.
At the height of the fire at J Mart Warehouse, Newtown Road Trading Estate - which only opened last week - 11 appliances were tackling the flames.
Fire crews were first called at 11pm last night and they are expected to be there throughout the day damping down.
Police are currently not treating the blaze as suspicious and early reports suggest an electrical fault may have caused the fire.
Send your pictures and videos to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Main picture by Michael Cadman, North Worcestershire Fire Commander.
"@HenneyCR7: Next level fire at j Mart down Newtown road pic.twitter.com/2Bc6H6Om9C" @DannClift— Danni Drew (@dann1drew) July 27, 2014
Thx to @SWorcsCommand for assisting at Worcester Fire earlier this morning, incident delt with efficiently #team999 pic.twitter.com/Qwzii6SeFy— Michael Cadman (@HWFireMCadman) July 28, 2014
@HWFireMalvern arrive with command support to assist @HWFireMCadman & @HWFireControl crews working well to contain it pic.twitter.com/aDFLBjUger— HWFire Worcester (@HWFireWorcs) July 27, 2014
J Mart Warehouse in Worcs this morning after the fire. Crews are expected to be there throughout the day damping down pic.twitter.com/anhZOsMaMg— Worcester News (@worcesternews) July 28, 2014
This was the scene last night, crews surrounding the fire to stop it spreading. @HWFireWorcs first on scene pic.twitter.com/9Vsy5KuUbA— Grant Wills (@HWFireGCWills) July 28, 2014
Back at the scene of last night's fire and the dangers to Firefighters from collapsed roof clear to see in daylight pic.twitter.com/Uh1YFrOIOV— Grant Wills (@HWFireGCWills) July 28, 2014
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Two preseason NFC playoff contenders are set to play, both with four losses before the halfway point of the season.
Dallas is just a little more desperate than Seattle.
The Cowboys are on their second backup quarterback trying to get a win without Tony Romo, and running out of time to get the two they probably need to have a realistic shot at defending their NFC East title when he's eligible to return from a broken left collarbone.
Now Dallas is on its second starting running back since letting NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray go to Philadelphia in free agency.
At least the Seahawks have more wins than losses since an 0-2 start by the defending NFC champions. And while Dallas has lost four straight without Romo and All-Pro receiver Dez Bryant to drop to last place in the NFC East, Seattle is coming off a dominant win over San Francisco to avoid the same spot in the NFC West.
At least the Cowboys have a chance to get Bryant back for the first time since breaking his right foot in the opener. He practiced this week for the first time since the injury, and the team was optimistic he would play.
The return of Bryant could be a boost for Matt Cassel in his second start filling in for Romo. Cassel replaced Brandon Weeden, who lost all three starts in Romo's place.
The Cowboys also spent all week dealing with questions about polarizing defensive end Greg Hardy's shoving match with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia right after former Dallas return man Dwayne Harris had a winning 100-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter for the Giants.


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In England "dead beat" means worn out, used up. ... But here, "dead beat" is used, as a substantive, to mean a scoundrel, a shiftless, swindling vagabond. We hear it said that such a man is a beat or a dead beat. The phrase thus used is not even good slang. It is neither humorous nor descriptive. There is not in it even a perversion of the sense of the words of which it is composed. Its origin is quite beyond conjecture. ["Americanisms," in "The Galaxy," January 1878]
It also was used of a kind of regulating mechanism in pendulum clocks.


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Not sure if this is the right section to post this question. I know many people here focus their time and energy on tailored solutions, but there is another side of web design many forget.
I was thinking about template solutions and possible websites people use to download and/or purchase their templates. I know of templatemonster and themeforrest, but I am unsure of any other popular template sites.
Kind regards,Sega
Woothemes is another popular one.
You have many other places with free templates just google it. The two you mentioned are one of the best but there are many more that are good.
You can find lots of free templates on com-http.org it is great resource for webmasters.
Aren't those 2 enough for you?For me there are the 2 ones and the rest and usually I don't get to the rest.
Aren't those 2 enough for you?
Ye The rest seam mediocre, and I trying to find more template sources. Everything is either theme forest or template monster. Theme Forest is better than template monster because all their theme are quite new and in-fashion.
Not a fan of Joomla, love WP though.
Check this website. They have good templates.
I found Mojo Themes too, it's very good.
freewebsitetemplates.com this is free sites you can use these templates.
Yes - I like that website. You can find inspiration from them.
In various forums on download sections I have got lots of good template for free on some specific niche. Along with the websites for template you can just have look on those forums as well.
http://www.oswd.org/ is a good source for free templates. Not fond of Template Monster as so many of them are table-driven.
Pretty amazing stuff. I thank you all for your positive responses and I'd be sure to use the following template websites.
I've used some RocketTheme designs in the past (they require a monthly sub for most of their designs though). I've looked at Mojo templates for inspiration too
I never use this one. I will check it out.
freedesignertemplates.com is one of the best template website.
templatemonster.com is a very best template website.
You can use a template site, but your website might end up looking like thousands of others. I found this site dragndropsites.co.uk/ that claims to automatically create custom websites using exai technologies, so on the one hand you don't have to focus your time and energy and on the other hand you might get a unique website. I would check it out.
In my experience, Dreamweaver is the most comfortable WYSIWYG software that can be used to design as well as edit code for websites or applications. Yes it has few basic Flash buttons that you can instantly use. But to get more interactive or high-end animations you may have to use Flash itself. You can then embed Flash files (swf files) into webpages using Dreamweaver. Frontpage is something I used long time back, but somehow it didn't give me that much motivation to explore creativity! You can surely use it as a practice-tool though and then move to higher end packages!
As for playing around with purchased templates, it depends on how the template was created. If it is html, you can used Dreamweaver. If it is the flash content that you need to manupulate, then you need Flash!! For the kind of presentation items you have mentioned, if you are looking for colorful still images, you may create using Photoshop or if you are planning for animations, best is using Flash!
Flash and Dreamweaver are Macromedia products & Photoshop is Adobe product. Check their websites to procure Trial versions to see if this is what you are looking for!
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COMMUNITY volunteers are needed to represent their neighbourhoods as 'street ambassadors'.
Not-for-profit community task force Mercer House 1842 is seeking volunteers in Clayton-le-Moors to receive training to run local neighbourhood groups.
Community street ambassadors act as 'agents' and keep a watchful eye on their local area.
And there are several areas where street ambassadors are needed.
Their role is to report on fly-tipping, neighbourhood nuisance, or crime, and to spot any-thing different, or unusual, that might affect the area.
Barbara Sharples, com-munity development worker at Mercer House, said: "It is important that we give local peop-le the opportunity to stand up for their communities, to have a stron- ger voice, and to learn how to influence, and inform, local policy.
"Things are constantly changing and there are new initiat-ives and funding all the time.
"Through this informal training we will enable people to engage in their communities, give them the knowledge and skills to represent their communities, and they will learn how to lead, and stimulate, local action.
"We would like to hear from any local people who think they might like to get invol-ved in their neighbour-hoods, or want to start up a neighbourhood, or local community group.
"We would like a team of community agents across Clayton."
There are already about 20 volunteers working in some areas of Clayton-le-Moors, but more are needed to cover other parts. Training is provided through the Community Learning Innovation Fund.
To find out more about the training, call 07942887100, or send an email to barbara@mercer house1842.org to arrange an informal chat.
Those interested in volunteering can also attend an open day, to be held at Mercer House, on January 25, from 2pm to 7pm.


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CLACTON has scooped a hat-trick of gongs in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Veteran charity worker Pat Manning receives a British Empire Medal for services to the community.
"I was gobsmacked," said Pat, 81, who fundraised tirelessly for Clacton carnival until calling it a day last year, but still chairs Clacton Crime Prevention Panel.
Clacton Bowls Club's David Mitchell-Gears receives the MBE for services to the sport.
And Lesley Hastie receives an OBE for services to education and Friends of the Rebel Trust.


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USS Bellatrix (AK-20/AKA-3)
USS Bellatrix (AK-20/AKA-3) was an Arcturus-class attack cargo ship in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. The ship was named after the star Bellatrix in the constellation Orion. The name means "warrioress," and the star is usually named as the 22nd brightest star in the northern hemisphere.
Bellatrix was constructed in Florida as a C2-T class merchant marine cargo ship for the Maritime Commission under the name Raven. In April 1941, the War Shipping Administration transferred control of the unfinished Raven to the U.S. Navy. She was reclassified as an AKA-3 attack cargo ship, and launched in August under the command of W.F. Dietrich.
Bellatrix served in the Pacific during 1942, and participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal by delivering troops and supplies to the initial attack on 7 August. She made two subsequent shipments to the island, bringing both cargo and reinforcements. In 1943 she became part of the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, participating in the Allied invasion of Sicily. A subsequent shipment to the Gilbert Islands was terminated due to engine failure; Bellatrix returned to San Francisco for repairs.
In 1944, the repaired Bellatrix joined General Holland "Howling Mad" Smith's amphibious fleet moving to take the island of Saipan. On 16 July, she delivered her cargo, soldiers from the U.S. Army's 27th Infantry Division, just two days before the defeat of the Japanese General, Yoshitsugu Saito.
The Battle of Saipan was Bellatrix's last World War II deployment. She was decommissioned in April 1946, and returned to the Maritime Commission three months later.
Bellatrix was reacquired by the Navy for the Korean War. She was recommissioned 16 May 1952, and performed cargo deliveries and training missions until 1955. Decommissioned a second time, Bellatrix subsequently spent eight years in the Pacific Reserve Fleet before being transferred to Peru in 1963. In 1991 she was sold for scrap, having been in service for almost fifty years.


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Human Rights Awards to Be Presented May 4
April 23, 2010
News Highlights
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The Fairfax County Human Rights Commission will present its 32nd annual Human Rights Awards at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. The guest speaker will be the honorable Gerald E. Connolly, U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District.
A light buffet will be served from 7 to 8 p.m.; the awards ceremony begins at 8 p.m. in the Board Auditorium. Reservations are not necessary, but encouraged; contact the Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs, Human Rights Division, at 703-324-2953, TTY 711.
The Human Rights Awards recognize individuals, nonprofits and businesses that demonstrate accomplishments in eliminating discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, private education and credit.
2009 Award Winners:
Our Daily Bread — The interfaith ministry began in 1984 by providing temporary shelter for the homeless. In 1996, it adopted its current mission to identify and address the needs of the working poor in Fairfax County. The organization's goal is to prevent homelessness by providing a "hand up" as opposed to a "hand down," so families can make ends meet while they work on getting back on track. The core programs are emergency food and financial assistance to fulfill the basic needs that often go unmet during job loss and medical/mental health crises. Our Daily Bread also offers financial mentoring classes and budgeting classes.
Multicultural Human Services — MHS, previously the Center for Multicultural Human Services, is now a program of Northern Virginia Family Service. MHS offers a broad range of mental health, social, educational, health, legal and language services designed to meet the unique values and characteristics of Fairfax County residents. It provides comprehensive, culturally sensitive counseling and social services, and conducts training for other human services to make such services more widely available. Its program for survivors of torture and severe trauma from various countries includes human rights-related legal services.
Las Damas Visioneras Episcopales de Santa Maria — Established in February 2007, the organization provides spiritual, educational, cultural, and social activities to inspire the Latino community to seek better opportunities and quality of life. Composed of volunteers, mostly Hispanic women, the group offers spiritual and network support, and emergency financial assistance to families and individuals on a case-by-case basis. In addition, it has a range of educational activities on the value of human rights, health and wellness and English proficiency. The children of volunteers visit adult centers to showcase their ethnic dances and artistic talents.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Juicy Couture Dreidel Charm
If your Juicy Couture charm bracelet is filling up, be sure to squeeze in some holiday spirit while you still have room! I love this limited edition dreidel charm - what a fun way to commemorate Hannukah 2008!
we miss jamiem here in the office so i had to give her, and these very classy yet fun place card holders, a nod.Tags: entertaining, home decor, tables, silver, decorations, party, holidays, hanukkah, HannukahAdded 9 Years Ago from Crate and Barrel
Take dreidel and combine it with poker, and you've got an awesome update on the traditional dreidel game! Fun for adults as well as the kiddies and perfect for Hanukkah/Holiday parties.Tags: games, gifts, fun, party, poker, gifts for him, hanukkah, party games, HannukahAdded 9 Years Ago from Popjudaica


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One-on-One with the Latest Star Contestant to Go Homeby Sarah De Heer in Interviews, July 23, 2013
Every Sunday, Bobby, Giada and Alton take on the difficult task of eliminating one finalist in the quest to help guide fans to vote for Food Network's next sensation. And this is no easy task. Check back here every week to read Star Talk's exclusive exit interview with the latest Star hopeful to leave Food Star Kitchen.
If you missed the show and recorded it, don't read any further — Star Talk is about to chat with the latest finalist to go home.


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Higher term deposits are overtaking online savings accounts in popularity. ''A little while ago, promo rates for online savings accounts jumped as high as 7.75 per cent for a period of up to six months,'' says Canstar Cannex financial analyst Adam Beu. ''Now, they are back down to 6.01per cent with base rates hovering around the cash rate at 4.75 per cent to 5.35 per cent.'' The exception is UBank, which offers 6.01 per cent online.
Motoring costs up
The head of financial comparison site RateCity, Damian Smith, says car insurance could rise by up to 15 per cent. Since December 2010, insurers have paid out $3.6 billion in claims due to natural disasters. ''A 15 per cent increase for a typical comprehensive car insurance policy of $700 would add a further $100 a year,'' Smith says. Motorists can save more than $700 by shopping around online.
Lesson in hardship
A Monash University report has found students are working on average 12.5 hours to 14.5 hours a week to make ends meet. ''With living costs outpacing student income, students must find ways to stretch their modest income as far as possible, without sacrificing study commitments,'' says student services expert, Vince Callaghan. He has teamed up with the Australian Scholarships Group to provide a free guide on how to minimise living expenses and maximise eligible government student support allowances. How to Survive Uni and TAFE — Without Living on Two-Minute Noodles is available at asg.com.au/howtosurvive.
Logic of thrift
The economic instability of recent years has had an impact on the lifestyles of young Australians, according to an American Express survey. ''Gen Y are hiring, swapping and sharing all kinds of products, from electronics and white goods to fashion items, to avoid making the capital expenditure on expensive items that date and depreciate quickly,'' says the bank's Rachel Stocks.


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Oakland hills split-level is adjacent to regional preserves
Updated 4:53 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2014
Twice a week, The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. More photos: www.sfgate.com/columns/walkthrough.
Address: 7063 Skyline Blvd., Oakland.
Asking price: $1.095 million.
Description: Perched on a gentle slope in the Oakland hills is this four-bedroom contemporary adjacent to Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve and Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. The ceiling of the dining room features an oval medallion, and the room includes an alcove large enough to store a china cabinet. The step-down living room offers a fireplace and French doors opening to a deck with views of the surrounding hills and homes, and the master suite includes a fireplace and deck of its own. Glass doors off the eat-in kitchen look out at the view, and hardwood floors can be found throughout the public rooms of the home. An open home is being held at the listing Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Don't miss: The views. The home looks out at San Francisco, the bay, and both the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.
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Built: 1991.
Square feet: 3,348.
For more information: Helene Barkin, Grubb Co. (510) 652-2133, Ext. 424. firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Amber: 311
This song recalls vacay days spent on the beach in Maui. Mellow with a touch of a reggae beat. I can almost hear the ocean waves and smell the sunscreen.
One of the songs that's always in my head that I am happy to hear. If you haven't yet, check her out. This is just one of many great tracks by this artist.Added 9 Years Ago from Amazon.com


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Brand new with tag, comes with Chanel gift box and pouch.
Color: Silver
These adorable earrings are from Chanel costume jewelry line.
The measurement is about 0.45" x 0.62"; these are the most popular large size, not the mini ones (For your reference, each CC is a bit smaller than a dime which is about 0.7" diameter.)
Silver-Tone frame studded with glittering clear Swarovski crystals
These lovely earrings are pierced style, not clip-on
The Authenticity oval stamp on the back
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You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
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Kelderman 3 gives Central a women's basketball stunner
PELLA—Guard Kenzie Vander Molen (junior, Pella) erupted for a career-high 29 points but it was guard Courtney Kelderman (senior, Pella) who delivered the stunner, a game-winning 3-pointer with 3 seconds remaining, as the Central College women's basketball team scrapped its way back from 17 points down to surprise Luther College 76-75 Wednesday night in the Iowa Conference opener for both squads.
It was Central's only lead of the half after trailing 38-21 late in the first period and 38-26 at the break. The Dutch (9-3 overall, 1-0 conference) were still down 75-68 following a Luther bucket with 1:48 remaining, but finished the game with an 8-0 flurry. Vander Molen knocked down a three and added two free throws to pull within 75-73 with 1:16 left. Then guard Katie Sunderman (sophomore, Pella) snagged an errant Luther pass at the 1-minute mark and suddenly Central was in position to tie. Twice the Dutch had good looks in the paint, and twice they misfired, but twice they outmuscled Luther for the rebound. The last was by center Bry Pierce (junior, St. Clair, Mo.), who fired to Kelderman in the corner and she swished her fifth 3-pointer of the night. Luther (9-3 overall, 0-1 conference) could only manage a desperation half-court shot at the buzzer.
"Bry did a great job of getting the offensive rebound and kicking it out," coach Chelsea Petersen said. "Courtney Kelderman had been hot and had a wide-open shot."
Central somehow overcame a scoring drought of nearly 8 minutes in the first half which appeared would be decisive. The Dutch took a 21-19 lead on a 3-point bucket by Kelderman with 8:45 left in the first half. But Luther reeled off 19 unanswered points to gain a 38-21 advantage before Central was able to find the basket again, with the Dutch going 0-for-13 from the floor in that span.
"Our team did a fantastic job of sticking to the game plan," Petersen said. "One thing I know about this team is at the end of every game they'll still be fighting."
Kelderman hit 5-of-6 3-point tries and finished with 15 points. Vander Molen was also dialed in from long range, hitting 5-of-7 and going 9-of-16 from the field overall. She topped her previous career-best by 10 points and also dished out five assists with three steals.
"Kenzie Vander Molen had a phenomenal game," Petersen said. "I challenged her at halftime to be more assertive and come out and attack. She came out and attacked when she needed to, pulled it out when she needed to and she distributed the ball well. She also had a great assist-to-turnover ratio of 5-2."
Guard Emily Neff (freshman, Cedar Falls) added 14 points and five rebounds while playing a full 40 minutes and forward Jessy Stika (senior, Cresco, Crestwood HS) scored 10 with a team-high seven rebounds. The undersized Dutch claimed a 39-30 advantage on the boards.
"Everyone played their role," Petersen said.
Central shot 41.7 percent from the floor but hit a sizzling 57.1 percent from 3-point range. Luther shot 47.1 percent from the field and knocked down 26 of 31 free throws to Central's 14 of 19.
Central rallied despite losing two starters to fouls. The Dutch were also without one of their top newcomers, guard Kaitlin Stump (sophomore, Lancaster, Mo., Schuyler R-1 HS), who was injured in the team's previous outing in Puerto Rico. She will be sidelined in definitely.
"This team has an incredible will to win," Petersen said. "They work hard in practice and they compete all the time."
Central is home again Saturday for a women's-men's league twinbill with Dubuque. The Spartans are 8-5 overall and 1-0 in the league after tripping Wartburg 61-59 Wednesday night. The Spartans swept Central in two meetings last year. Game time is 2 p.m. at P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium. A video webcast and live stats will be available at www.central.edu/athletics and the games will be broadcast by KRLS-FM (92.1). The broadcast can also be accessed through www.kniakrls.com.


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DUDLEY'S Ryan Aston will be looking to "make a statement" in the light middleweight division when he tangles with European opposition at Dudley's The Venue.
The 'Tank' has been pitted against Bulgarian bruiser Stanislav Nenkov, who boxed in the West Midlands against Midlands champion Jason Welborn earlier this month.
The two will tangle in the main event on Saturday June 7, with Nenkov stepping in as a replacement for now-retired Brummie Terry Carruthers.
Aston boxes in Dudley for the first time in his 13 fight, three-year pro career and is desperate for ring time, the 23-year-old having not boxed for eight months.
Nenkov, just 19, lasted the 10-round distance with Welborn at Walsall Town Hall and will hope to do the same to another prospect in the division, looking to break through to national level.
Aston said: "There's something riding on this fight again, this lad went the distance with Jason and he's got himself a British title eliminator now.
"If I can get Nenkov out of there early, it would show that I don't fear anybody at light middleweight. This is the year where I want to be stepping up.
"I was there that night when Jason fought him, so I know he will come forward and have a go. Once you pressure him, he goes into defensive mode, so I need to make him miss.
"A stoppage is the statement I want to make and I just need to get in there now, it's been too long since my last fight."
Carruthers, who was defeated by Welborn for the area crown last year, took the fight and then surprisingly hung up his gloves.
Stable-mate and former British title challenger Max Maxwell was offered the fight, but passed to concentrate on his upcoming retirement bout.
The durable Nenkov has now been handed the mantle, but Aston insists his training camp has left him focused on picking up the win regardless of the opponent.
He said: "It was a shame I couldn't box Carruthers. It was a big surreal how he was training to take me on and then retired, but these things happen in boxing.
"I could understand why Max didn't take it and I have known him since I started boxing, so maybe it would have been difficult for me to get up for the fight.
"But all that's changed again now. I want to do a number on Nenkov."
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