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Siphambe, H.K. (Taylor and Francis (Routledge), NaN, 2000)[more][less]
Abstract: Using primary data from a 1993/4 Household Income and Expenditure Survey in Botswana, this article presents empirical results on occupational attainment, its determinants, and the extent of filtering down in Botswana's labour market, given changes in labour market conditions over time. It was found that the Botswana labour market has been characterised by some 'filtering down' of educated workers into less skilled jobs as the supply of skilled manpower exceeded demand. Those who entered the labour market earlier, those with more education, those located in the urban areas and male workers are more likely to occupy jobs that are higher up in the hierarchy than to be in an unskilled blue-collar job. Jobs higher up in the hierarchy are also more rewarding financially. The article shows that there is occupational segregation of workers by gender in Botswana's labour market in that female workers are generally confined to a narrow range of occupations. The policy implications are that employment creation has to be pursued vigorously and the issue of gender discrimination investigated further URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/884 Files in this item: 1
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Rathedi, M. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Poverty is a complex problem and reducing it depends upon many interconnected factors. It cannot be attributed to one main cause. Its reduction is possible only by achieving economic growth. An indirect causal connection between growth and poverty reduction can be seen because governments will have greater scope for action through suitable policy measures that can take care of the interests of the poor. In spite of the efforts of most of the developing countries, where the levels of poverty are high, to reduce the magnitude of poverty, the percentage of people living below the poverty level has not been reduced significantly. Of course, international financial institutions have been extending the necessary assistance by setting the goals. But poverty reduction lies in the nature of the growth process itself, as determined by the set of economic policies that are being pursued by governments to justify actions targeted towards the poor. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/883 Files in this item: 1
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Acquah, B. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The need for productivity increases in the agricultural sector in Botswana in order to help improve farm incomes, especially incomes of resource-poor farmers, has been an important concern in the poverty alleviation effort in the country. Appropriate technology generation and dissemination in both the crop and livestock production sub-sectors hold the promise of improving agricultural productivity. This paper discusses how the farming systems approach (FSA) can contribute to the successful generation and dissemination of appropriate agricultural technologies. The paper concludes that prerequisites for success in the technology generation and dissemination process include the political will to do so, adequate funding, the provision of relevant technical personnel and the willing participation offarmers in the technology generation process. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/770 Files in this item: 1
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Mukras, M.S. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Although Botswana is clearly one of the richest countries with one of the most vibrant economies in Africa, available statistical evidence suggests that the problem of poverty has recently caused a lot of concern in the country. Numerous attempts already made to deal with the problem have not yielded encouraging results, as the incidence of poverty continues to persist. Drawing from the experiences of three other African countries, this paper recommends a strategy based on strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs)for poverty reduction in Botswana. After discussing the constraints facing the SMEs in the country, the paper presents a set of six recommendations designed to ameliorate, if not eliminate, these constraints, thereby strengthening the employment and income generating capacities of the SMEs and consequently reducing poverty in the country. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/783 Files in this item: 1
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Siphambe, H.K. (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, www.blackwellpublishing.com, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Using the most recent Household Income and Expenditure Survey data (2002/2003), this paper presents current rates of return to education for Botswana. The results show that the rates of return have in general declined by one percentage point on average between the periods as shown in Table 2. If we, however, look at the averages for the different school cycles, the fall in the average rates is quite significant at about six percentage points between the periods. The biggest fall is for secondary education, especially upper secondary education, which fell by 28 percentage points between the periods. The rates of return to tertiary education, however, rose by more than 50 percentage points. Ignoring upper secondary, the pattern of rates of return has remained similar to the results of the study based on the 1993/1994 data. Rates are higher for tertiary education and lower for secondary than for primary education. This results are still consistent with rates of return generally rising with level of education. At policy level, the results continue to support sharing of costs between Government and beneficiaries or their parents especially at tertiary education level. Second, the results indicate the need for the country to continue to vigorously pursue job creation and reorient the education system from emphasis on white collar jobs. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/984 Files in this item: 1
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Mupimpila, C.; Narayana, N. (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Over time, there has been a significant rise in vocational education and technical training in Botswana. This article shows that there is a positive and significant relationship between economic growth and vocational education and technical training in the country. However, job creation in the formal sector is limited, given the size of the domestic market. It is necessary that the expansion of vocational and technical training should be accompanied with appreciable growth in employment in the formal sector. Botswana should produce for the regional market in Southern Africa in order to circumvent the smallness of the domestic market. Outward-looking, export production can loosen the most binding constraints to economic growth with structural change in the country. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/785 Files in this item: 1
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Mogotsi, I. (Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: New technology has been identified as one way to alleviate poverty in developing nations. This is because it makes available cheaper drugs, cheaper inputs such as fertilizers and new seed varieties that are needed by the poor to improve their lives. New technology also connects producers with quick and easy access to overseas markets and sources of inputs through the internet, for example. However, in order for the poor to make use of these new methods to improve their lives, they need to be able to access the new technology. In order for anybody to use the internet, for example, they need to have access to it: it should be available and affordable, in the rural as well as urban areas. They also need to have the basic education that enables them to use and even appreciate such new technologies. This paper argues that the poor in Botswana do not have access to the new technology because of lack of education. They also do not have the "old technology", such as electricity and the telephone, that are pre-requisites for access to the new technology. Therefore, if new technology is to work to alleviate poverty in Botswana, emphasis should be put on making the old technology available and affordable. Education should also emphasize science and math curricula. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/902 Files in this item: 1
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Siphambe, H.K. (John Wiley, www.wiley.com, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The impressive performance that Botswana has achieved since gaining independence in 1966 is one of the few success stories of economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. For the period 1965-1990, growth in per capita averaged 8.4 per cent per annum. In the 1990's the country has however experienced lower average annual growth rates of about 1.7 per cent (Freeman and Lindaur, 1999). The fast growth in the 1970s and 1980s enabled the country to move from a position of severe poverty to being one of the richest in the region, and is one of the few in sub-Saharan Africa now classified as a middle-income country. Unemployment is however one of the most serious problems that the country is facing. This paper explores the issues of unemployment and employment in Botswana' economy. This paper looks at both the supply and demand side of the labour market. Our supply side analysis involves using the original 1995/96 Labour Force Survey data to understand the unemployed. Part of the process involves specifying a probit function to determine precisely the factors determining unemployment. The paper also looks at the demand for labour by various key sectors of the economy, and tries to determine the quantitative relationship between employment and its major determinants. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/994 Files in this item: 1
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This is un-American. How can we call ourselves a democracy if this passes.
If? They've already passed it. And the joke's on us. There is no budget crisis. They manufactured it in order to carry out their agenda to privatize, deregulate and slash public-interest spending. Snyder's budget, dollar for dollar, transfers the tax burden from businesses to the people. Recall Snyder. Get out in the street. Tell your children to walk out of their classrooms tomorrow (Friday) at 2:00 p.m. -- they can't be fired for standing up for themselves, unlike public workers.
Unfortuante as it is, Detroit Public Schools have put themselves in this situation. Everyday I see the ruin and educational malpractice of high-risk students. Teachers who are severly ill-equipped to effectively educate students. Teachers who hit, curse and sit down on the job. teachers who throw students out of the classroom if they talk, toss paper or annoy the teacher in any way. Teachers who hold grudges and carry out personal vendettas on students they dislike. THIS TREATMENT OF OUR CHILDREN IS UNTHINKABLE AND TEACHERS SHOULD BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY. Collective bargining units protect these individuals. Some teachers will tell the administrator what they will and won't do on the job. In any other business, this would not be tolerated at all. I am not estatic about this bill, but in my world, it is essential and extremely necessary for our children! `
.... and the really cool things is we get no say. How long do they stay in power? How much do they get paid? (NO limit per the republicans votes) Is there any recourse to their decision? Why did they limit our ability to vote on the decision i.e. no petitions for a statewide ballot. Isn't this how dictators started. Yep! Sounds like the republicans really are looking out for the middle class.
For once in their lives, I wish Republicans would develop a conscience and start thinking about "the people" and not the corporations that have bought them. They will, however, reap what they sow in coming months and we will see the result of attempted dictatorial decisions. We do not have adequate representation for the middle class in our legislature and that needs to change, NOW!
Not every teacher in the Detroit Public School district fits the description you discuss. Many of us would appreciate parents doing their job as parents in preparing their children to be educated by teaching them a few basics: courtesy, discipline, respect for authority, and have their little brains primed to learn. When parents do their job, we can do ours. What happens in Detroit schools, for the most part, is that teachers become the nurturers, the disciplinarians, the parent, the counselor, the confidant, the snack-giver, the shoulder- to- cry- on, the bookstore keeper (actuallay we spend far too much of our personal money to help these children succeed when their parents won't purchase their supplies), and once we have done all this, we may get to teach a thing or two. One or two teachers (like one bad apple) can create a negative impression of most of us, but please keep disparaging remarks about all teachers to yourself. This bill and none of the others either considered or already determined address the needs of Detroit Public Schools since they have not taken into consideration the population of children we teach and the unrealistic dictates in an attempt to make AYP for children who function below grade level, in some cases, as much as three-to-four grade levels behind. This is not the teacher's fault, but the responsibility of the parents who chose not to read to their child, get involved with their child's education, reinforce homework with their child, or care about the child's needs in general. Think about both sides of the coin before you belittle us all.

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Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products, but not bacteria, viruses, or fungi. A bladder infection (also called cystitis) occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria from the digestive tract, cling to the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply and irritate the lining of the urinary system.
Bladder infections are generally much less common in men than in women. This is because men have a longer urethras (the tube that drains urine from the bladder). This makes it more difficult for bacteria to reach the bladder and cause infection. Although urinary tract infections in men are not common, they can be very serious.
What Causes a Bladder Infections in Men?
When small amounts of urine remain in the bladder, this creates a perfect environment for bacteria to multiply and cause infection. In men, this poor emptying of the bladder is often due to an enlarged prostate, called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Because BPH commonly develops as men age, bladder infections occur more frequently in men over the age of 50.
Other risk factors of bladder infections in men include:
- Having a catheter (a tube) inserted to drain urine from the body (eg, due to a recent illness or surgery)
- Having diabetes or a condition that affects your immune system
- Having another condition that affects the urinary tract (eg, kidney stones, bladder stones, urethral stricture, neurogenic bladder, prostate cancer)
Symptoms of Bladder Infections in Men
The symptoms of bladder infection vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include:
- Frequent and urgent need to urinate
- Passing only small amounts of urine
- Pain in the abdomen, pelvic area, or lower back
- Burning sensation during urination
- Leaking urine
- Increased need to get up at night to urinate
- Cloudy, bad-smelling urine
- Blood in the urine
- Low-grade fever
- Fatigue
If the infection is severe enough to inflame the bladder wall, it may also cause blood in the urine and leave it looking cloudy. If you have symptoms of a bladder infection, it is important for you to see your doctor so that she can treat you.
Treatment of Bladder Infections in Men
Treatment typically involves taking an antibiotic for two weeks. Most men feel better within a few days of beginning the antibiotic. It is important to take the full course of antibiotics prescribed to make sure the infection is completely treated. Your doctor may recommend further testing if you have other symptoms, like a fever and a recurrent infection.
Things to Watch For
Certain conditions have similar symptoms to those of a bladder infection. If you have recurring infections or if no infection can be found, your doctor may look for one of the following conditions:
- Urethritis—may be either inflammation or infection of the urethra
- Urinary stones—can sometimes develop in the bladder causing irritation and infection
- Bladder tumors
- Prostatitis (inflammation or infection of the prostate gland)
- Urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra)
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- 11-14-2012, 12:03 PM Thread Author #1
Who has tried BBM Voice?
Feel free to post here with your experiences on BBM Voice!
I just made a call and the call quality is quite good. If both parties talk at once it does appear to drop one of the voices though.
To answer or hang up, it seems like you have to use your physical buttons; it would be nice just to tap the person's avatar to answer a call.
I turned off my cell network and just used wifi, and as expected it worked flawlessly! I got my brother to turn off his cell radio too ( so we were both just on wifi), and we talked over long distance with no problems! This is definitely a great feature - 11-14-2012, 12:26 PM #2
I do remember watching a QNX-car video about the whole "talking at same time" conundrum, and I'm not sure if it was QNX tech, or speaker tech, or network tech, but all I remember is both parties talking at same time, as if were face-to-face.
Anybody care to back me up or am I insane?XoXoXo - 11-14-2012, 12:45 PM #3
So far, only one of my BBM contacts has it. Voice quality is excellent. We held a normal conversation, even interrupting each other at one point. That didn't appear to be an issue. When he rang me (on BBM Voice), I tapped my screen to answer. The screen almost looked like a regular incoming call screen except it said BBM call (or something to that effect).
More thoughts at Bill's Spiritual Musings. http://www.bills-musings.com - 11-14-2012, 12:51 PM Thread Author #4
It may have just been a wifi connection issue. I tried talking over/interrupting my wife (for scientific purposes only!) on a BBM Voice call, and it worked much better this time. I am curious to hear the experience of others.
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I do not seem to be able to get a call completed. I'm on .108 and get a network error. Anyone else experiencing this? 3304E0B8
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i have downloaded bbm 7 and i tried to make a call to my bbm contacts but they can hear me but i cant hear them, this is not the same with me having normal convo's on the phone the problems is only when i use bbm7
can anyone help me with my problem i really wanna use it
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Got an email from Sheila Harrison. She too is OK. Had rain, winds and some branches & trees down. Some homes were damaged, but her and her family are OK. She was without internet for a few days, but comparatively speaking, that is not so bad.
Sheila is the lady whose husband was one of the few who was approved for CC being related to his time in VietNam and is a great advocate and help to all of us who are still trying to get approval. Glad she is OK.


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"Mukava ympäristö, ylläpidossa parantamisen varaa"Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu tammi 29, 2013
Mukava sijainti ja hienojen puutarhojen ympäröimä. Ulkoalueiden siisteydessä ja ylläpidossa oli osittain kuitenkin parantamisen varaa - joku oli dumpannut huonepalvelun astiat ulos portaiden tykö, ja olivat siinä koko vierailuni ajan.. Samoin partial view oli ehkä vaatimattomampi kuin odotin - näkymä sisäpihalle.
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""Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu marras 15, 2012
Erittäin hieno hotelli sijainti oli hyvä.palvelu oli rentoa hyvää ja kohteliasta
Lisähenkilöistä saatetaan periä maksu, joka saattaa vaihdella hotellikohtaisesti.
Sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä vaaditaan virallinen kuvallinen henkilöllisyystodistus ja luottokortti tai käteistalletus mahdollisten lisämaksujen takia.
Erityisvaatimusten saatavuus varmistetaan sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä ja niistä saatetaan periä lisämaksuja. Erityisvaatimusten täyttymistä ei voida taata.
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
**Nämä palvelut ovat ehkä saatavana vain määrätyissä huoneissa tai yksiköissä. Joistain palveluista voidaan periä lisämaksu.
Tässä hotellissa käytössäsi on poreallas ja kuntosali.
Seuraavat aktiviteetit ovat saatavilla joko hotellissa tai sen lähistöllä, ja ne saattavat olla maksullisia.
Hotelli veloittaa seuraavat maksut ja vakuudet palvelun toimittamisen, sisään- tai uloskirjautumisen yhteydessä.
Edellinen luettelo ei ehkä kata kaikkea. Maksut ja vakuudet eivät välttämättä sisällä veroja ja ne saattavat muuttua.
Lisähenkilöistä saatetaan periä maksu, joka saattaa vaihdella hotellikohtaisesti.
Sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä vaaditaan virallinen kuvallinen henkilöllisyystodistus ja luottokortti tai käteistalletus mahdollisten lisämaksujen takia.
Erityisvaatimusten saatavuus varmistetaan sisäänkirjautumisen yhteydessä ja niistä saatetaan periä lisämaksuja. Erityisvaatimusten täyttymistä ei voida taata.
San Diego's waterfront airport lies northwest of downtown, which is home to the San Diego Convention Center, PetCo Park stadium, and the Gaslamp Quarter's. That historic neighborhood's restaurants and bars are the hub of the city's nightlife. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo form a green swath in this urban jungle. Offshore, Coronado Island offers postcard views of the city skyline.
näytä kaikki hotellit kohteessa: San Diego"Great room, good location"
This was a nice hotel to stay in as the rooms have recently been refurbished and so were clean and modern with good facilities. The location is fantastic for the gas lamp quarter. Service was good, we even receieved tolilettries for our young child which was a nice touch.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Fabulous Stay in San Diego"
Our family stayed at this historic and extremely customer-friendly hotel. Beautifully located in the Gas Lamp district and instant access to the best venues in town. Our view from the room was spectacular filled with all of the amenities that you would normally expect. This converted Bank & Trust building is well suited for the Marriott because it chose […] to preserve the prestigious and vintage lobby and reception area. Will definitely book here again. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
you do note that valet parking is 36$ but not that there is no self-parkingAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"good but not great"
When I booked the hotel the pictures used were very inviting and luxurious. But when I receieved my room I found it to be smaller than what was pictured on the internet. My "hotel view" consisted of a rusty air vents and faded brick wall. Although, the room was very clean an neat house keeping wasn't anywhere to be found my entire stay. Overall I say […] my experience was enjoyable, but I probably won't stay there again LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"A great Hotel"
Considering it's right in the heart of downtown San Diego, the Marriott Courtyard offers amazing value for money. Great rooms, classic hotel feel, the height of comfort, great staff.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Love this hotel"
Only there 1 night but what a nice experience. Friendly staff and great location. Will return very soon.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Outstanding Everything."
Great location, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, not your typical Courtyard. The building is a bank from the 1920s. Check out the meeting room in the vault. I will definitely stay here again!Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Wonderful start and ending to our trip"
We started in San Diego at this property for 4 nights and then went to the California coast area and used this same property our last evening before traveling home. Both stays were wonderful, great hotel, each day and evening the hotel was quiet. In the gaslamp district you are close to everything so walking was easy. The staff was accomdating and extremly […] pleasant and happy to help in anyway.It was a 5 star visit! LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Good Hotel, Bad View"
We were on the 4th floor, our room looked out over an Air Conditioner Unit and other hotel rooms. The view was abysmal. Luckily, we were not in the room much b/c of business and sight seeing. If you go, be sure you get a room with a view of something other than HVAC equipment and other windows of the hotel.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Beautiful hotel, great neighborhood!"
I would definitely stay here again,Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Very good hotel in perfect location"
A nice, well maintained hotel. Friendly, good service. Spacious, clean rooms. Located in the center of the Gaslamp QuarterAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Old world Beauty meets modern design and amenities"
Absolutely gorgeous hotel with the old world rchitecture, but have completely remodeled with hip modern vibe, clean and comfort. Excellent choice for central downtown location walking to everythingAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
Construction was horrible. No parking structure. You have to pay for Valet at $36.00 per night. That should all be free with the price your paying for the room. It's $156 for a night and then add the parking fees.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Close to Gaslamp area"
Good hotel, a 20 minute walk to the harbour but next to Gaslamp district which has an amazing amount of restaurants, clubs, pubs and is a happening part of town. Booked with Hotels.com and although breakfast was included in the rate ( Stay for Breakfast ), it did not show in Marriott's system, however the Executive Chef dealt with the issue in a friendly […] and efficient manner and the problem was resolved. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
We were pleased with the room; it was for a family members birthday. Close to the Gas Lamp district where we celebrated .Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
staff was exceptionally attentive, especially the vallet attendants. Great size bathroom and linens were dreamy. Also enjoyed seeing the old finishes that were kept in place, door knobs, mail slots, etc. Very comfortable hotel.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"bachelorette party weekend"
Amazing rooms. Great location. Valet needs training though. 1st come 1st serve. We are all paying $36 just because someone thinks they are higher & mightier than the person in front of them does NOT give them the right to receive priority service. Very disappointed with valet service.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Convenient location"
Overall good stay. Price increased during Labor Day weekend. Downtown location super convenient. If you don't want to pay for the expensive valet parking there are a lot of public parking lots around.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Overall very nice hotel"
The hotel is beautiful and well maintained. It has been tastefully remodeled. The staff working the front desk were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Our room/bathroom was pretty (just like the pictures online), clean and comfortable. The hotel is located pretty much in the center of the Gaslamp District which is convenient because you can walk to several […] places, but I personally didn't like the area too much as it was congested and kind of dirty. Next time I would probably stay a few clocks out of the Gaslamp or closer to the water. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Not what I was expecting..."
I was expecting more from this stay, but then I remember that I was staying at a Courtyard. The hotel itself is interesting, old bank building that was converted into a hotel was a fun experience. After I checked in I was expecting a bell boy to help me with my 2 big suitcases, but no one around, the reception clerk told me I could help my self by carrying […] them in the ramp (really?!). Another disapointment was that I book what clearly said "Ocean View" room, when it only includes a partial water view (nice tho, but should have been more clear since the hotel is not in a waterfront location). The room was clean, and loved the decoration, still think it needed more services like including bottled water (free or for sale). I was so dissapointed on what the gaslamp district became, a place with a bunch of clubs and bars for college kids. To spend 1 night was okay, do not expect too much. It was an okay deal, but next time I will avoid the Gaslamp at all. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great place to stay"
This was a great place to stay for my girlfriends and I the night of my bachelorette party! The room was clean and nicely decorated. I have two small complaints. 1. We had a few girls getting ready and all of us agreed that the lighting was really hard to do our makeup in. In the one well lit room, the bathroom, the counter was too wide to allow you […] to see your makeup close up while applying. I know this sounds like a silly girl thing, but it makes a difference to a girl to be able to have even a small mirror to pull out and use. 2. The second complaint was kind of a big one. We booked the hotel for 4 guests with one girl having a back problem and needing her own bed. The third person was planning on sleeping on a hide-away bed. We checked in and went up to our room and while we were getting ready called to get one delivered and they said we couldn't have one in our room due to it being a fire hazard. While I understand this, and wouldn't want to create and issue, it was very inconvenient and made one of my guests who helped pay for the room sleep on the floor. There was no solution offered. Overall, everyone was very polite and helpful and I would stay here again. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"The King suite"
The king suite I had was on the second floor room 219. It was a nice room and spacious, but the view was horrible. The bathroom was handicap style, there was no ipod dock like stated in the room description, and there were was no sheet s for the sofa bed.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great hotel"
Clean hotel in perfect downtown location. Hotel staff were very nice and accommodating, plus they also provided us with free passes to the Hard Rock which is an excellent dance club.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Nice room"
Nice room. However, my room was located near the elevator and I found the area to be particularly noisy.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Good location"
Location was perfect for us. Right downtown where we wanted to be. Hotel was very nice inside, but pricey. The only very very big complaint was that the air conditioning didn't work very well at all and that our mini fridg didn't get cold enough to keep anything in it. For $300 a night I suggest you stay in a 1 bedroom suite at the gaslamp plaza suite […] right around the corner( better view of gaslamp too),but could get a little more noise LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"In Gaslamp District"
The hotel was very accommodating and the building is a beautiful, historic beauty. The lobby is luscious and the room had high ceilings with painted beams. Very ornate and luxurious. Beds were as comfortable as usual. The view was spectacular!Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Courtyard Marriott"
Great hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. The location is excellent to the many restaurants and bars located near by. Walking distance to almost everywhere. Highly recommend this hotel.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Downtown SD"
Hotel was nice. It was a former bank/office building built moons ago. It definitely has an old world feel however very modern and clean inside. Overall the place was nice, staff was pleasant and room was of what I expect from Marriott's hotel line. There's no pool and no self park so you will pay 36 buckaroos for parking. Very close to many restaurants […] yet still has some distance to the popular gas lamp area. LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Good location. Parking charges excessive."
We Paid $20. extra for breakfast for two at the time of booking. It was well worth it!Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Extremely Helpful Staff"
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The services and staff was excellent. The only thing I would change is a better understanding of parking (valet services are necessary at $36/day) prior to arrival.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great stay start to finish!!"
We were impressed from the very beginning of our stay! The location can be a little hectic as the area is set up one -way streets, but once you get a feel for that it's not too bad. Check-in was quick and pleasant and our luggage came to our room within a few minutes. It was delivered by a VERY pleasant and informative bellman. He gave us highlights […] of the area and offered to give us a tour of the BEAUTIFUL building that houses the hotel. It is a rennovated vintage bank building, and whoever helmed this project, in my opinion, deserves an award... it is a PERFECT marrying of the vintage aspects of the building with modern materials. Our room felt new and the decorations were classy, it was very rooomy, new bathroom as well with seperate sink. We ordered room service the first night and the food came hot and within the time specified. Breakfast the first morning was such a nice surprise! We expected the garden variety buffet and omelette station, but it was a small menu of delicious hand-crafted offerings; friendly and eficient wait staff! The valet service throughout the weekend was so reliable and the gentlemen so pleasant. It made coming and going in the busy location a breeze. It is right around the corner from the heart of the Gaslamp District, but just enough away that it is out of the main fray. We were on Coronado Island in 10 min, same to the Zoo, and less than 30 min to LaJolla. Our whole stay was SO pleasant, we would recommend this hotel to ANYONE! LisätietojaAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
I thought it was a great hotel.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Would stay here again"
Nice hotel on the edge of Gaslamp district. No issues at all. Pleasant staff, lovely roomAito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
We had a room with an office next door. Every morning we were woken up early to laughing and phone calls through not only very thin walls, but also thin doors since they were adjoining rooms.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great Location and Loved the Vault"
I enjoyed the stay a lot. I think parking is a bit expensive though. Very convenient and interesting hotel overall.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Stylish, modern, great location"
The hotel is in a renovated 1920s bank and has all kinds of interesting and beautiful features, like colorful marble, painted ceilings, solid wood doors, brass elevator buttons. The room was decorated in a fresh, bright modern style and the bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff was professional and friendly; really nice service. This was our first […] trip to San Diego, and the location was perfect. We took a walk around the block, had a couple of craft beers at The Yard House, and stopped back at the hotel for a rest. Then we went out exploring again, had dinner, took a break, and went back out again. There was so much to see and this hotel is such a convenient and comfortable base from which to do it. LisätietojaAito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
Loved the place. Very nice hotelAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Awesome building with history packed into it."
My stay was short but very comforting. This hotel was the first I had stayed at which allowed the guest to decide whether we wanted to have the room cleaned and serviced which I liked. The interior design and history was great to take in when the chance was available. The fact that it was close to Gas Lamp just added to the reasons why anyone would […] be happy staying here. LisätietojaAito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Nice hotel downtown"
Overall, my experience at this hotel was wonderful. The lobby was recently renovated and the room was beautiful. I had room service one morning and the food was delicious, if not slightly overprice by all of the fees. The valet service has a convenient texting option where you can text the valet number 10 minutes in advance to get your car. My only […] disappointment was that the valet who greeted me when I checked in described the valet service as "complimentary." By complimentary, he meant an additional fee added on at the end of your visit that you were not warned about. The fee was around 30 dollars. This unexpected fee was probably due to a lack of research on my part, but the fact that the valet described it as complimentary was unfortunate. In general, I had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this if you are staying in the Downtown/Gaslamp area. LisätietojaAito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great location!!!!"
The staff was really nice and friendly. The service was prompt and attentive. I liked how close to the shops it is and the hotel looks beautiful.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great location. Great staff."
Great location. We walked everywhere we needed to go in the downtown area: Petco, Gaslamp, Seaport, Horton Plaza. Every staff person we were incontact with was excellent. Vallets were super nice and very quick with directions. Desk staff were great. Even the housekeeping lady that we saw almost every day was incredibly nice. The room was clean and comfortable. […] We would definitely stay here again. LisätietojaAito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"a place to stay"
It was hillarious! My husband and I stayed here for one night and we enjoyed it. It was located at downtown San Diego wherein you can choose a lot of places to dine in, friendly staff, good service and the most important thing is it was close to all acess.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great location"
Great experience. Will definately stay there again.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Good times"
Room was clean and almost everyone that worked there was nice and helpful except the girl that checked us in ..super rude we couldn't even hear her talking to us ...but other than that it was a good weekendAito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Will definitely stay here again!!!"
I stayed here for a week during a business trip and it was a perfect place to stay. It was close to the convention center and had a lot of great restaurants in the area. The hotel is itself was beautiful and very clean. Customer service was outstanding.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great Choice"
Service was great, staff was friendly and helpful. Near a lot of really great places to eat. Had two issues: TV remote didn't work and bath tub drain was clogged. Both were resolved within minutes. Got a tour of this historic building (an old bank building) by their staff person. Very interesting.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"No pool but fun!"
This hotel is all business during the week and is alive with young party types on the weekend. I chose this location for my daughter's college graduation. Everyone in my family enjoyed the rooms and the lobby restaurant/bar. If you don't need a pool this is a great choice. One other negative, valet parking only.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Great Experience"
Just a wonderfully renovated bank into hotel. Old, but reconditioned marble, wood, etc. The ambience is terrific. Great location...walk to Horton Square...the Midway...the Gaslamp District... Would definitely stay there again.Aito Expedian asiakkaan arvostelu
Great location and service. Hotel was very clean. Only downside was having to pay $36 to park the car overnight. Will stay here again.Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
"Dependable and nice!"
Courtyard Marriott has always been a good choice from my experience!Aito Hotels.comin asiakkaan arvostelu
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Tim Tebow's handlers need to chill out
In the world of reality outside the First Take studios, it's been relatively quiet on the TebowMania front over the last couple months... as it should be... hello, it's the offseason. But since this is Tim Tebow we're talking about, you never really can escape. Surfing the web you'll see mundane Tebow stories about him changing his dog's name, or Tebowing in Madden 13, or Tebow already winning over his teammates, yada yada yada.
There was one Tebow story though that actually did make me pause and consider it as semi-interesting. It was this TMZ report about Tebow's people requesting this backstage Twitpic with members of Broadway's Rock of Ages cast be taken down to protect his image...
Neka Zang, one of the Broadway stars who tweeted the picture later explained why she had to delete it. "Well, Due to Tebow's "image" I was asked to remove the pic of him with us half dressed ladies. He does know we arn't real strippers right?"
I know there is a sizable portion of the population that is beating their heads against their desks thinking this passes as news, but there is an underlying impact here beyond it being just another Tebow story that's a waste of time.
Tim Tebow and whoever his handlers/PR team/image control freaks are need to step off the gas in terms of protecting Tebow. One of the most difficult things about all that is Tebow is separating Tim Tebow the human being from the force of nature that is TebowMania. I'm as annoyed as anyone at the Tebow oversaturation, but I like what he stands for and who he is, and can separate the two in my mind.
One of the strengths of Tebow's appeal to a lot of people is his relatability and connection with people. That's why he and his message resonates with so many. If Tebow's handlers begin demanding innocent pictures be taken down from the internet or start issuing cease and desist demands over t-shirts that don't even have his name on it, then there begins to be a disconnect. Tebow becomes just another athlete removed from reality, hiding behind a group of handlers, and looking down upon everyone else. The realness of Tebow dissipates and you begin to wonder whether he's as genuine as he really says he is, or if he's just a careful PR creation. If Tebow's handlers become a major part of Tebow's story moving forward, they will do infinitely more damage to his image than they ever could save by acting to protect it.


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The Friends Used Book Sale will be held at the L & N Depot September 20 - 22. Members of the Friends of the Library can shop at the special preview night on Thursday, September 19. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library's Summer and Winter Reading Programs. For more information, call Donna Wofford at 270-843-2296.
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The Politics of Real Estate
Few industries are as profoundly impacted by the political machinations in Washington as the real estate industry. Whether it's old legislation like Jimmy Carter's Community Reinvestment Act or Barack Obama's massive mortgage bailouts, the U.S. political machine has a huge impact (usually bad) on the business of real estate.
Ideally, we could ignore politics. But here at the Bryan Ellis Real Estate Letter, we insist on seeing the world with clarity - including the reality of Washington's aggressive involvement in every facet of our business, from mortgage lending to real estate sales license; from loan modification regulations to appraisal requirements... every piece of our business is profoundly impacted by politics. So rather than stick our heads in the sand and ignore reality, readers of the Bryan Ellis Real Estate Letter choose to be informed and prepared.
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CLAREMORE — The Rogers County E911 Advisory Board met Friday during a special meeting to determine if the umbrella of Homeland Security would apply to discussions related to the center.
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Claremore schools to be in session Wednesday
Claremore Public Schools will be in session tomorrow Superintendant Mike McClaren announced Tuesday afternoon.
Body of missing teen recovered in local pond
The search for a missing 15-year-old, James Keith Chambers of Claremore has ended after crews located the boy's body in eight feet of water Tuesday morning.
World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted the world Tuesday to embrace Nelson Mandela's universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation by scores of heads of state in a South African stadium.
Weather prompts county to delay business
Winter weather created a delay Monday for Rogers County commissioners, pushing back the opening of 6-month bids until Wednesday because the courthouse was closed last Friday.
Speaker Shannon OKs hefty raises for House staff
While Gov. Mary Fallin and legislative leaders waited for the completion of an independent study on state employee pay, House Speaker T.W. Shannon approved more than a quarter of a million dollars in annual pay increases for his staff, according to House documents released Monday.
8 deaths blamed on wintry storm in Oklahoma
The number of fatalities in Oklahoma blamed on the wintry storm has increased.
UPDATE: Search for missing Claremore teen suspended, will resume Tuesday
A search for a missing 15-year-old Claremore boy has been suspended and will resume Tuesday morning.
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This example shows how to create random points within the volume of a sphere, as described by Kunth [1]. The sphere in this example is centered at the origin and has a radius of 3.
One way to create points inside a sphere is to specify them in spherical coordinates. Then you can convert them to Cartesian coordinates to plot them.
First, initialize the random number generator to make the results in this example repeatable.
Calculate an elevation angle for each point in the sphere. These values are in the open interval, (–π/2, π/2), but are not uniformly distributed.
rvals = 2*rand(1000,1)-1; elevation = asin(rvals);
Create an azimuth angle for each point in the sphere. These values are uniformly distributed in the open interval, (0, 2π).
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Create a radius value for each point in the sphere. These values are in the open interval, (0, 3), but are not uniformly distributed.
radii = 3*(rand(1000,1).^(1/3));
Convert to Cartesian coordinates and plot the result.
[x,y,z] = sph2cart(azimuth,elevation,radii); figure plot3(x,y,z,'.'); axis equal
If you want to place random numbers on the surface of the sphere, then specify a constant radius value to be the last input argument to sph2cart. In this case, the value is 3.
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-- owner Scott Slater says he's making a statement as much as he is breakfast lunch and dinner.
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I even try to -- -- -- delivered sponsorship to they didn't let me and it was weird to me and it's my phone calls so typical who's out.
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Creation of on-line and in-class Teaching Materials for Introducing the New Testament: A Historical Literary and Theological Survey, by Mark Allen Powell, Baker Publishing, 2009.
"All the Senses of Revelation 8: Experiencing First Century Rhetorical Strategies," Teaching the Bible: Practical Strategies for Classroom Instruction, eds. Patrick Gray and Mark Roncace (Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, November 2005).
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DURHAM - By his own admission, Rasheed Sulaimon cares deeply about doing things well.
Meeting reporters outside Duke's locker room after Thursday night's 73-57 victory against Georgia Tech, it shows. The Blue Devils guard stands arrow straight, giving deliberate, well-crafted answers, hitting the proper notes with each one.
He credits his teammates and coaches for lifting him out of a slump.
He takes responsibility for a stretch of sub-par play and an attitude that needed an adjustment.
He said he feels as if he's through the worst of it, but acknowledges that there's still work to be done.
"I'm making steps in the right direction and this is just one more step in a long journey," Sulaimon said.
As far as media interactions go, this one was brief, but well-executed.
A short while earlier, Sulaimon put forth a similarly efficient performance on the court, scoring 15 points and hitting three of his four tries from 3-point range.
For a player who was coming off his first encounter with prolonged struggles as a college player, this was especially satisfying.
"It's great. That's what we need," senior guard Seth Curry said.
Sulaimon is a freshman, and freshmen don't always have an easy go of it.
Scan the roster of the third-ranked Blue Devils (16-1 overall, 3-1 ACC) and you'll find several players who spent their first season in Durham finding it difficult to get a handle on the college game.
Ryan Kelly didn't have a double-figure scoring game in his first season. Mason Plumlee started just once in his. Point guard Quinn Cook's freshman year was spent grinding through a knee injury.
"We all have been through it," Cook said. "As a freshman, you know it's going to be rough times, it's not all going to be good. You just keep your head up."
The first trying period of Sulaimon's freshman year began quietly. He shot 2-for-8 and scored six points in against Santa Clara on Dec. 29. The next time out against Davidson, he was 1-for-6.
After a 12-point game against Wake Forest, he had two points in a win against Clemson.
The slump was inescapable last Saturday at N.C. State. There, Sulaimon missed all 10 shots he took and had trouble slowing the Wolfpack's more experienced perimeter threats.
By the time he walked off the PNC Arena Court, Wolfpack fans were streaming onto it, celebrating the biggest win in that program's recent history and Sulaimon's first loss as a college player.
Amid the encouraging words from his teammates and talks with the Duke coaching staff and his father, Sulaimon came to the realization that the best way out of his funk was to worry about the things he could control.
He tried to tone down his critical side.
He said he made a conscious effort to steer his thoughts away from his own struggles and toward what he could do for the team.
He channeled his energy into defense. If his shot wasn't dialed in, he thought, through sheer effort, he could make a defensive impact.
"I put a lot of pressure on myself, but that's a thing I need to change," Sulaimon said. "It's all about the team. I'm not saying I'm not a team player, but I just need to not focus on myself but focus on helping the team and doing whatever I can to make the team better."
Sulaimon was out of the starting lineup for the first time this season against the Yellow Jackets, but his new mindset, and a revived shooting touch, yielded results.
After Duke got control with a 19-4 run to start the second half, Georgia Tech cut Duke's lead to 10 twice. Each time, it was Sulaimon that responded, hitting a contested 3-pointer from the corner at the 9:33 mark and hitting a layup while being fouled about four minutes later, sapping the last remnants of the Yellow Jackets' momentum.
"For a lot of freshmen, it is tough to keep playing really well," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "He had a month where he just wasn't playing up to the level he can play at, but tonight he did. He had practiced that way for the last three days and it paid off."
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This ring holds deep symbolism in its design, with its Celtic knot and twenty diamonds. The curvy lines in the Celtic knot represent the infinite, everlasting love you and your partner will share as you travel along the journey of life together. The stunning center gemstone of your choice, is an elegant round stone, and around the band lie twenty dazzling diamond. This ring will impress your partner and make her proud to show off this special item that represents your deep love. This engagement ring features pavé diamonds that create the illusion of one large diamond. 7 round diamonds are set into 14K gold, with a total carat weight of 0.21 carats. The ring is also available in 14K YELLOW GOLD, and in all the gemstones displayed below.


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All our recent rain produced runoff in the Butterfield Creek that seeped down into the irrigation system in parts of Herriman and South Jordan. Crews believe they contained the contaminated water to a farmland at the base of the canyon. Now, the county health department is checking for heavy metal contamination from Kennecott.
"As far as we know, there's no threat to drinking water, there are no orders to boil water. This is mostly water for irrigation purposes and for pastureland but we still take anything like this seriously," said Salt Lake County Public Works Director Russ Wall.
The county health department took several water samples and the results should be back within this week.