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2007 Chevrolet Impala
Hello all. At 97K and the transmission showing early signs of the same problem everyone else is having, I jettisoned the Impala in favor of a 2010 Malibu LTZ. Another GM product, but I'm willing to be a glutton for punishment. I've joined chevymalibuforums.com and will be signing onto the '10 'Bu forum here as well. Thanks to all who got to read of my issues with the Imp and replied over the last few years. I'm going to stick around as I'm interested in how everyone else's issues pan out. Take care... Peace, John
Reference Case 211 Involving Impala Transmission. You had asked for information on my father's Impala Vin Number. 2G1WD58G479104784
You also asked me which dealership I had taken it to here in Knoxville. Unfortunately, since I brought daddy's car back to Knoxville in 2008, I have taken it to the two closest chevy dealerships to me and I have been very disappointed in the service departments of both of them.
Once when I had an issue of a second battery dying within a year, they checked out the car and refused to believe it was the battery. Their answer to me was to let it die somewhere and have it towed in where they could figure out the problem. Fortunately, I did not fall off the turnip truck yesterday and chose to just get a reputable mechanic to install the new battery. It worked fine. (Reeder)
The other dealership has failed to do the basic maintenance items I asked them to do. (I checked after they finished on things like checking fluids to see if they had been refilled and so forth.) They had not, but yet they had checked off these functions.)(Beaty)
As a result, I am recording this issue with you and ask before I take it in to a dealership, they are made aware in advance of this problem with the Impala so that I do not have to go through a whole new set of hurdles in proving my problem with a car that is no longer in warranty. (Women are treated like idiots in both of these dealerships)
Best Regards
smiejabs Posts: 1We have 110,000 miles on our chevy and the head gaskit has gone out. What a kick in the shorts, 3 months and 10,000 miles after warrenty. Has anyone had this problem? We had the water pump changed at 60,000 and intake manifold at about 70,000. No warning this was going to happen.Had it into the dealership at 99,000 miles and they said it was fine. They say it will be about a week and $1500.00. We are on a budget as we are elderly and my wife(78) is handicapped. We bought the vehicle new thinking it would be our last new purchase. The gas millage is wonderful tho. Always get 29+ mpg... Being a disabled vet (82) this vehicle is so easy for both of us to get in and out of. Sure hope someone can let me know if this is common in this vehicle. Thank you
jpf Posts: 496You probably have the 3500 V6. Head gaskets and cross over pipe gaskets are common problems with this engine. You should check if they're replacing the cross over pipe gasket as well. Also, they need to check the specs on the cylinder head to see if it has warped. If so, then it needs to go to a machine shop to be reconditioned. I have an Uplander with the 3900 V6, a similar engine in design . Head and cross over pipe gaskets failed twice. First time the dealer that I bought the vehicle from did not do a good job and it was leaking again in less than 10k miles. Second dealer had the heads machined and it has been good for about 15k miles with no leaks since the repair. My engine runs strong and does not burn oil. I have 80k miles. Good luck.
Good morning smiejabs,
We're sorry to hear about this situation. If you would like for us to check into this further with you, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com (include your name and contact information, a summary of the situation, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and the name of your dealership).
Sarah, GM Customer Service
Do not buy their warranties unless you read every little detail in the contract. If you are in another city and require work, GM can disavow working on your vehicle by having their mechanics profess that someone else caused the problem to your car. I have just went through this with my 2007 SS Impala.
Also, if the problem involves your transmission, do not accept the cheaper option of putting in a new transmission with a three year warranty. You will experience the same problem in a couple of years and pay for it all over again. These transmissions have an unusual flaw that can only be fixed by breaking it down. I have just found this out the hard way.
Do not buy a gm car!! (from a family who worked and owned GM cars for many many years.)
tommygunne Posts: 2The bailout does not change a poor design and quality process, GM has a flaw(causes slippage) with these transmissions that typical occur in the 55K-65K region, this is just another problem, also the front door speakers are dead, the remote only works from 10 feet due to receiver being blown out by static electricity, and the brakes are the worse, very undersized. I am shopping the competition today, never buying a GM again, done after 30 years.....previously I owned a 2001 Impala that went through the 6 re-designs of the intake manifold gasket, sad story, sad company, stay away from them.
bbutler54 Posts: 1I have a 2007 impala ls and recently the check engine light came on, it happened about a month ago and then went off , i tried tightening the gas gap and it seemed to go off shortly after that for a while until I filled up with gas again and after about using a quarter tank the light came back on, was wondering if you had any insight or suggestions.
Greets. A couple of ideas for you. first, clean the gasket and filler neck surfaces completely free of the blackish buildup to promote a good seal. If that doesn't work, there is a solenoid in the rear drivers fenderwell behind the filler neck that can be accessed easily by removing the rear tire. This is notorious for failing, and will throw a code, P0440 or P0449 IIRC. On mine, i opted to pull it, shot some WD40 into it, used a 12 volt battery to cycle it several times, reinstalled, and never had another problem with it. Others have just replaced it. Once accessed, it's only held in with one 10 mm bolt. I'd strongly suggest joining an online forum called NAIOA, It is one of the best W-body forums around, of which I am still a member even though my Imp has been gone for a few months now. Great information, and the guys there are very helpful. Good Luck with yours. Peace, John
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I have a 2006 Chevy Impala SS I bought with with about 75k on it, and it has about 95k to date. I have had a water pump, two batteries, two tire press. sensors, ventilation system servos, broken wire to the tranny lock, and 3 wheel bearings replaced. Add to that, the parking brake won't stay in adjustment, the b-pillars are silvering, consumes a quart+ of oil per change, and the transmission slips.
Compare that to the 1991 Caprice Classic it replaced with over 400k miles on it that still ran great but failed the NOX test by 12 points. I got 175k miles per tranny rebuild, about the same duration from water pumps, it burned 1/2 quart of oil at retirement, was never rebuilt, and still had the original starter.
I think I need to come run your engineering-design quality processes for you.
By the way, the transmission slipping started immediately after getting a tranny flush, and predominately happens in cold weather at low idle speeds (500 rpm range), the bands/clutch grips when the rpms get to about 800, which would indicate to me it's a sticking hydraulic servos (if this car even has them). - JB
We're sorry to hear about all the work you've had to have done on your Impala. Was it all performed with a GM dealership? Let us know if we can look into this further with you!
Sarah, GM Customer Service
mbuter Posts: 1Tonight, while trying to pull out of work, my transmission seemed to go right in the middle of oncoming traffic. I was pushing on the gas but nothing. I would hit the gas, the RPMs would rev, but i could not move. Cutting it way too close for comfort, at the last minute, my car jolted forward. When i finally made it across traffic, I had to pull off the side of road to collect myself. I finally make it home after driving 40 mph with my blinkers on the highway. I ask my boyfriend to check all the normal fluids. Everything checks out good. He tries to move the car, but it wont move in reverse or drive. He then tells me the transmissions shot! Dont get me wrong, I am very thankful i made it home from work in one piece. What i am not thankful is coming home and getting on the computer to see how many other people have had their tranmissions go in their Impalas. I am a single working mother who bought Chevy because my father instilled in me that American made is always the way to go. Even though everyone else told me to buy Toyota or Honda. This was my first brand new car. It has 115,000 miles (of course out of warrany) on it and I am looking at a lot of $$$$ to repair that i dont have. This will be the last Chevy I own. It is sadly disappointing to say.
We're sorry to hear about this situation with your Impala's transmission, mbuter. If we can check into anything further for you, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com with more details (including your name, contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of the situation).
Sarah, GM Customer Service
ladyz Posts: 14This happened to me after my friend and I ate dinner. Today I was able to get my hand underneath the console, found the solenoid, pushed it in and voila the car was able to shift out of park. After watching a video on YouTube, I was able to remove the trim around the shifter and was able to see that one of the wires is broken. I am unable to remove the console itself though. According to the video if you remove the tray in the compartment bin there should be 4 screws in the bottom. There are no screws in the bottom of my compartment bin. If there are, they are hidden underneath. Anyway, if I can get this center console removed, my friend can replace the brokern wire. Any suggestions? :confuse:
Yes Sarah, And, since I made my original post, I have had both a battery and alternator replaced. That's the 3rd battery since buying it 22 Oct 2010. I am on a first name basis with the dispatcher at the towing company. And, being unemployed for three years, I keep hoping that each repair I perform is the last for a while, instead of just biting the bullet and selling the thing.
I am in denial that, after 6 previous Impalas that were absolutely great cars; all those Failure Mode Effects Analysis, 6-Sigma, Automotive Parts Quality Process, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacture, Process Control Charts, Risk and Opportunity Management, ANSI/ASME GDT, processes used by GM's "best in class" college educated engineers... have yielded such utter garbage.
joearpaio Posts: 1Hi Sarah,
I saw your posting on a website in regards to Chevy Impala issues... I have to vent here and hopefully this catches someones ear and they're able to assist with these very annoying and expensive problems my wife and I have been having with her Impala for about 2 years now...
Here is some details about the vehicle -
We're the original owners
Purchased new in 2007 from Crane Chevy in Clifton, NJ
2007 Chevy Impala LTZ
Mileage just hit 50,000 miles
My wife drives this car about 12 miles total each day to and from work
Problems -
1) Brakes - Over a period of about 25,000 miles we've experienced severe steering wheel shaking when braking at any speed. Originally a Chevy mechanic (working for Bellavia Chevy in East Rutherford, NJ) cut the rotors and replaced the brake pads about 3 years ago in efforts to resolve this problem. About a year ago the problem returned so I replaced the rotors completely as well as the brake pads again even though the current ones seemed just fine I didn't want anything left over from the previous issue. The problem seemed to have gone away for about a month and a half and then came back. Ever since the issue has been getting progressively worse and just this past weekend I took it one step further and replaced both from calipers, rotors (again) and brake pads (again even though the others didn't look worn) again to not have anything existing left over... As of right now, about 3 days after the repairs were completed the car seems to brake like it should and without any steering wheel shake what so ever. But remember... this happened both of the other times that brake work was done on this car and then the issues quickly came back... I've read on other forums that this seems to be an issue with or year Chevy Impala and that heat is the utimate issue... Not sure how true that is but every time the car has been taken to the dealership they tell us 'Oh just replace the rotors and pads and you'll be fine'... Then we explain that we've done that twice already in the past two years, now along with calipers too! The technicians are then speechless and have nothing else to say.... We're at a total loss if this vehicle starts to do this again after replacing everything brake related up front this past weekend...
2) Transmission - Just recently, about 2 months ago is when my wife first experienced this issue. She'd hit the gas to pull away from a parking spot or to cross an intersection and the car would rev and then bang into gear and pull away. This issue also seems to now happen during driving the vehicle too and not only from a dead stop. It seems like something is slipping and we're told (by our chevy mechanic friend) that all fluid levels look good and nothing seems to be burnt but that this seems like an internal transmission problem that could be costly... I've read on several forums that many other people are experiencing the same exact thing but do not seem to have posted any resolution...
We really need to figure these two problems out fast. I'm loosing my patience with this vehicle. My wife and I really like the car but i'm pushing to get rid of this car if we cannot figure out these issues. We continue to waste money on things that should not be happening...
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Joseph and Rosanna
Hello Joseph,
I am sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues with both your brakes and transmission. We will do our best to try and address all of your concerns to the best of our ability. You mentioned that you had your mechanic friend look at your vehicle. We do require that you have your vehicle diagnosed at a Certified GM dealership. From there we can determine what options to take in addressing this matter. If you wish for us to assist in setting up an appointment at a dealership please let us know. If you wish for further assistance please email me at email@example.com [attn:Amber]. Please include your contact information and a few details as well.
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
I Have a 2007 Impala SS with 86K miles on the car and just today had the car shuttering or shaking every time the transmission shifted up through the gears. I have no check engine light on the dash and there isn't any type of unusual noise coming from the motor or transmission. I checked the fluids and nothing was low and it didn't smell burnt which usually means the clutch isn't worn out. Does anyone have any information on what this could be of if this happened to someone else what you had to do to get it fixed.
Hello melo_olds,
I am sorry you are now experiencing a car shuttering and shaking every time the transmission shifts gears. I understand how this can be a concern for you. I would like the chance to look into this situation. If you reach out via email at socialmedia(at)gm.com and include your VIN and current mileage I am more than happy to research this on your behalf.
Laura M.
GM Customer Care
Thanks Laura,
I will get that info for you tonight. I will add that I took the car our for a spin at lunch today and everything seemed to be working just fine, both in drive and manually shifting through the gears. The car was responsive and shifted smoothly every single time. I will update you if anything changes or if I have anything else happen.
Hello melo_olds,
You are very welcome! Please do keep me updated if anything changes. We are here to assist.
Laura M.
GM Customer Care
bbowman14 Posts: 1i have a 2007 impala . im trying to replace the blower motor resistor. ive hit a wall. there are four screws that hold the resistor in place. two of the screws are 7/32 and the other two are of a unknown size or bit. if anyone knows what tool im supposed to use i would greatly appreciate the help
07_imp_tranny Posts: 1I am experiencing the same problems with the brakes and transmission on my 07 Chev Impala that are described here and many other locations on the web. GM Customer Care what can I do to get your company to address this global problem that should truly be addressed under a recall notice?
Hi 07_imp_tranny
I'm sorry you're also having troubles with your Impala. Please reach out to us through email and we will work to address your concerns. Please include your VIN, mileage, and contact information. We can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com [attn Marty or Amber].
Amber N.
GM Customer Care
ecayce Posts: 1I too have to join this group of very upset and hurt owners of a 2007 Chevy Impala SS bought brand new off the dealer's lot. I've had to replace the transmission and now have to replace it again at the cost of $4,200.00. The dealer is saying it's because of the mileage and the warranty expiration date of October 16, 2013. I had the car towed to the dealer on November 4, 2013. I asked GMC if they would pay for some of the cost because I believe the problem is a defect in this model. I've had to replace tires after owning it for one year and now is on my second set of new tires after buying many used ones in between the years. I found out today that GMC nor the dealer will pay for none of the repair costs even after GMC customer rep Brandy at 1-866-790-5700 ext. 21206 said they would pay for some but didn't know how much they would pay. In the meantime the dealer said they would break down the transmission at the cost of $1,500.00. So now I have a car without a transmission at all and I don't have $4,200.00 to pay for another transmission and have to have it towed for storage or leave it at my loss. I am appauled at GMC and Chevy dealership Hilltop Richmond in Richmond, CA's decision and lack of fairness. The mileage on the car is from highway miles which were accumulated from Soccer tournaments and games not street miles which is hard on a transmission. I think we all should beg the mercy of an attorney to take on GMC with a class action lawsuit. Times are too hard for large companies to keep getting away with dismissing us once we've paid our cars off.
bigal48 Posts: 3My wife and I just bought the 2007 3.5 LS Impala used 99,000 miles not even 8 months we have it starter went, tire ware terrible and yea we got alignment twice just in case now water pump going , oil pressure low stop engine now going off , dealer thought it was a sensor, changed it now the same thing happens but it goes off twice as long and much more frequent than before ,checked the air cleaner pulled the fuses with nothing working hoping to reset issue codes no luck ..Checked for leaky gaskets oil In the antifreeze and vice versa I have a warranty, I think the dealer that I bought the car off of is stalling for the warranty to run out in a couple of months he knows something is up or rather she was bitching cause it was the third time we had the car back in a month should I trust them ???when I bought the car it needed new breaks and Rotors I should say my wife went and picked it out I was away at work for the week or that never would of gotten by me I check everything car-fax not much trust in that but every little bit helps paper work for wrecks ,regular schedule maintenance reports you get my point I think they know a head gasket is blown or worse ....another problem I can feel brewing I can feel a delay when I pull out it won't go for a second and then sometimes gets to much power anyone have any ideas on that one ???


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A 1.5 kilometer (1 mile) beach fringes the peninsula, with about 800 meters (875 yards) in front of the resort. The pebbly beach is bordered by small boulders protecting sunbathing areas. There are sun loungers and towels available to guests. Offshore reefs block ocean swells, leaving water calm in most weather.
Adjacent to the resort, the Coco Beach Golf Club features two championship courses designed by Tom Kite. Resort guests receive a discount for play.
- Snorkeling on site
- Playground on site
- Golfing nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Volleyball on site
- Kayaking on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
YHI Spa and Wellness Center
The onsite Yhi Spa offers 12,000 square feet of services on two floors. Features include 9 massage cabins, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy treatments, a spa boutique, and spa salon. Other features include an outdoor relaxation pool with massage areas and Bali beds. A fitness center with high tech equipment and personal trainers is also available. Advance reservations are required for massages and spa treatments.
- Sauna in spa
- Steam room in spa
- Number of treatment rooms 9
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 28 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.70 per person (one way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (from 2 to 12 years old)
- Self parking fee: USD 16 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
- Refrigerator fee: USD 25 per stay
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay
Hotel Name
- Gran Melia Golf
- Gran Melia Golf Puerto Rico
- Gran Melia Golf Resort
- Gran Melia Puerto Rico
- Gran Melia Puerto Rico Golf
- Gran Melia Resort Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico Golf Resort
- Puerto Rico Gran Melia
- Puerto Rico Gran Melia Resort
- Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico Rio Grande
- Gran Melia Golf Puerto Rico Rio Grande
- Paradisus Puerto Rico
- Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico Hotel Rio Grande
- Sol Melia Rio Grande
- Gran Melia Rio Grande
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The Level Room Offer
Book a stay in a Level Room category and receive daily breakfast and evening refreshments at the Level lounge, access to computer terminals with high-speed internet, and exclusive use of the Level pool with Bali beds.
Must book a Level Room category to receive benefits. Full details provided at check-in. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.
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Barmes shines with bat in first start at second base
By Tom Singer / MLB.com
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Clint Barmes made the most of his first start at second base in four years ... at bat.
Barmes drilled a double with two outs in the second to drive in the first run of the Pirates' 2-2 tie in 10 innings with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Afield, a sellout crowd of 7,959 -- the third largest in McKechnie Field history -- saw Barmes have little action in his first start at the old-new position since Sept. 5, 2010. Barmes was the Rockies' regular second baseman that season, across from shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.
In his five innings, Barmes got one chance, on a third-inning grounder by Logan Forsythe.
"We said we would spin Barmes around the infield," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said of his starting shortstop of 2012-13.
Barmes is not only up for the task, but enthusiastic about it.
"It'll be exciting to move around. Something to break up the routine," Barmes said. "Wherever they need me, even third or maybe first, I'm all for it."
Wandy in good shape after return to mound
BRADENTON, Fla. -- After a while, Wandy Rodriguez had to giggle. Reporters kept finding different ways to ask him how he felt, but he had only one answer.
Fortunately, that was, "I feel good."
Rodriguez looked the part on Saturday. In his first outing for the Pirates of any kind since walking off the mound with a strained forearm on June 5, Rodriguez held the Rays hitless for the first inning of the Pirates' 10-inning, 2-2 tie with the Rays.
Rodriguez did allow an unearned run when a pair of errors escorted home Sean Rodriguez -- whom he had hit with his second pitch -- but he threw free and easy and hard, fanning Matt Joyce and Logan Forsythe.
"My first pitch, I felt a little nervous," Rodriguez said. "I don't know how to explain it now, but I felt something ... when we [pitchers] go out after not throwing for a long time, we think a lot about how we will feel, so that's normal."
"After that first pitch," manager Clint Hurdle said, "we got to see that confidence build as the inning went on. This was a big step forward for him."
"The key is concentration, putting the ball wherever I want," Rodriguez said. "And that's what I did. It was very good. I got everything going today. I don't feel nothing."
Asked whether he felt "normal" then, Rodriguez answered emphatically, "Yeah."
"I threw every pitch. Curve, two- and four-seam fastball," Rodriguez said. "About 15 [pitches]. When I finished that first inning, I felt very good about it."
Rodriguez was scheduled for only that one frame. He will next throw a side session in between sets of two off-days, then he'll aim to go two or three innings in his next start.
Locke won't be on hand to see Burnett face former team
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Pirates spent much of the winter hoping for a reunion with A.J. Burnett. On Saturday, they will finally have it -- not in the preferred way, though.
Burnett is due to make his first appearance for his new team against his old team when the Bucs go to Clearwater, Fla., to take on the Phillies. Jeff Locke, his PNC Park locker-room neighbor and best Pirates bud, won't travel to see his friend in Philadelphia red. And it seems to be very tough for him.
"No, I won't go. It's not protocol to go on the road when you're not pitching to see your friend pitch," Locke, who went two innings in Tampa on Thursday, said with a wry grin. "It'll be exciting, for sure. It'll be special.
"I know for a fact [Burnett] is excited," added Locke, who has a hunch Burnett asked for the assignment against his teammates of the last two years. "I wouldn't be surprised. It's in A.J.'s nature to want something and try to go get it. We'll be ready, and it'll be a good challenge for our guys to face someone like him. I wouldn't want to throw against our guys, so good luck to him."
The Phillies, the only National League team on the Pirates' exhibition schedule, will see the Bucs five more times. So there is an excellent chance Locke will eventually get that firsthand look at Burnett in red. He might even get to pitch against Burnett.
Still, there is nothing quite like that first reunion.
"I'd like to see A.J. give a hat nod or something to [manager Clint Hurdle] and the guys," said Locke, who would miss not being on the receiving end of that acknowledgment.
First number, last word
13: Number of three-run home runs the Pirates hit all last season; they had one in each of their first three spring games, two by Tony Sanchez and another by Mel Rojas Jr.
"It put him at ease. He can build off this and we'll see where he can take it. But it sure was good to see him smile again." -- Hurdle, on Rodriguez's pitching and mood, which were both good on Saturday.
Worth noting
• There was sound reason for Neil Walker, who has not played since Wednesday's Grapefruit League opener, missing the start against a lefty (the Rays' David Price) and being down for another off-day Sunday. His right side is a little sore "just from swinging too much."
"We didn't want to push it; [we're] just giving it a couple days to calm down," said Walker, sporting a small ice pack on that side.
• Phil Irwin, scratched from his planned Friday outing after experiencing elbow discomfort for a while, will stay down a couple more days before starting a throwing program designed to get him back on the mound. The righty did play some catch Saturday and he is not concerned, dismissing it as a typical Spring Training bump.
• Gaby Sanchez experienced discomfort in his right knee, resulting from a slide in Friday's game in Dunedin, Fla., against Toronto, and he was scratched from his Saturday start at first base and in the cleanup spot.
Sanchez is day-to day -- as is Travis Ishikawa, with discomfort in the right hamstring.
• Infielder Chase d'Arnaud, who had been designated for assignment when the Pirates needed roster space for Brent Morel, has cleared outright waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 24-25 to raise money that will match grant money the city received for the renovation of the Historic Depot.
The project now raises money to cover the annual March escrow payment on Depot Park and maintenance at the depot.
"This year looks like it could be another great year," Main Street Russellville Executive Director Betsy McGuire said. "The amount of support we have received is extraordinary."
People who come to the depot will find workers preparing for the sale outside and find a variety of thoroughly checked items at a bargain.
Shoppers will experience a well-organized department store-like setting while purchasing electronics, furniture, office accessories, books, old doors and window frames, jewelry, art, sporting goods and just about anything else.
"We have some really nice furnishings," McGuire said. "There are plenty of nice decorative items and some really clean name-brand clothes.
"Shoppers can also find other name-brand items. Last year, one shopper found a genuine Gucci purse and enjoyed the bargain price."
Francis Parker, who has coordinated "Rummage" since its first sale which cleared $4,533 in May 2001, said she anticipates having more items this year.
"I'm always excited about the project and I work on it year round," Parker said. "I've been collecting items for this year's sale since the close of the last one."
In 2012, the sale brought in a little more than $7,000, according to McGuire. She said the most the sale has made was about $10,000, with only one falling just short of $5,000.
"The cost of the annual escrow payment on Depot Park is $4,888," McGuire said.
Parker said those who wish to donate beforehand are welcome to bring just about anything and the project could use some extra volunteer workers as well.
"Anyone who has a donation can bring it down to the depot," she said. "It's tax-deductible and it's for a good cause.
"Every day, we have people come into Russellville from Interstate 40. This project is a good way to attract new folks and show off the town's improvements and show off the new work being done."
"Rummage 'Round the Rails" is a project of Friends of the Depot — a committee of Main Street Russellville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and receipts are issued upon request.


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Maidan El Arsa 6.1Km
Marrakech Bed & Breakfast
Location of the guest house in Marrakesh Maidan el arsa: To enjoy the charm and joy that ocher city, the guest house Maidan El Arsa offers accommodation for your needs. Maidan El Arsa invites you to consult its rental rates per guest room and full flag and length of stay.
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Le Mas 21.4Km
Aire sur l'Adour Bed & Breakfast
In charming classified 3clés, 5 guest rooms including 2 suites for a 4pers, one for 3pers. All our rooms are equipped with bathroom or s of, toilet, television. Swimming pool, private park.
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La Bastide du Cosse.. 23.8Km
Barcelonne du Gers Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to the heart of Gascony. La Bastide du Cosset opens its doors and reveals its warm and its incomparable charm, the seal of serenity. This mansion, completely restored, successful alchemy between respecting the past and the comforts of modernity. Enjoy this place where the s'égrainent minutes slower than elsewhere, will enable you to satisfy your every dream. You will discover that Armagnac is a land where people do not intersect, but meet. .
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Chateau de Lahitte 24.3Km
Vergoignan Bed & Breakfast
4 star B&B de Charme.Situated on a peaceful hillside in the Adour Valley Château de Lahitte was built in the 18 th century for the then owner, who produced wine from the vineyards that surrounded the property.
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La Casa Del Sol-TAR.. 28.9Km
Tartas Bed & Breakfast
a single storey dwelling, a fenced garden with trees close to Tartas near the Midouze (river) calm and charm of the countryside. Our rooms are equipped with television. A bathroom and a toilet shall be restricted to three bedrooms
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Villa Monségur 29.1Km
Monségur Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Villa Monségur! Located in the heart of Aquitaine, in the Landes Chalosse (department 40), close to the Camino de Santiago. Michel welcomes you to "Villa Monségur", guest house with cottages and a table worthy of a restaurant! Large contemporary house in the middle of its garden of 2000 M2, Heated swimming pool, with jacuzzi and swim against the current. Two very comfortable suites on the ground floor with bathroom or shower room and separate toilet await you. Large bedding, flat screen TV, wifi and private garden ... relaxation, between two dives to refresh you, sunbathing south, and the ping-pong you with open arms. For walks in the country lanes Landais, we will provide you with 5 bikes with helmets and why not cart the "picnic". At lunch or dinner, the table will be offered to guests with fine cuisine or just around the barbecue. Monségur The village is also the lake AgèsDedicated to the promenade and fishing. A short drive, you will find the "Green City" in Hagetmau, sports center with a nine-hole golf, tennis and pelota fronton Basque. And if one wants to take you riding, you will find the equestrian center "La Cavale" near Halco Lakes ...
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La Belle Chaumiere 2.0Km
Bretagne de Marsan Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast table in beautiful cottage surrounded by a park. Double rooms are spacious and equipped for independent comfort.
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Riad Dar Bounouar 6.1Km
Marrakech Bed & Breakfast
In a house full of history, the hotel "Dar Bounouar" with its real pool has kept the spirit and the good life of a private residence. His recent renovations have made this luxury hotel one of the most popular of Marrakech. Riad offers 15 rooms with possibility of receiving at least 50 people 2 standard, 3 superior, 5 Junior, 2 Duplex Suite, 2 Master Suite for 5 and 7 person, with private terrasse. All rooms are equipped with: TV - Wifi - Climatisation
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Au Coeur des Landes 6.2Km
40090 Bed & Breakfast
2 double rooms in a quiet and nice village, next to a cafe-restaurant-grocer's shop
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Les chambres du Lar.. 7.1Km
Saint Pierre du Mont Bed & Breakfast
2 rooms available at the quiet, 5 minutes from Mont de Marsan, a garden, a creek to relax, Internet access and free wifi, an organic breakfast and pastries for your enjoyment. We await you!
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Domaine de Benauge 12.6Km
Renung Bed & Breakfast
Benauge is a beautiful small 15th century chateau, in a peaceful rural setting away from noise, in the Landes, an undiscovered region rich in culture, gastronomy,and ancient bastide villages. The rooms are charming and well-appointed. Mme Ancel's kitchen provides all manner of local flavours and delicacies. You will leave with fond memories of the region, the incredibly warm welcome, and perhaps some armagnac, fois gras, 'floc gascogne', or gateau basque. SPA with aromathérapie and chromathérapie to relax
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L'airial Aux Châtai.. 18.3Km
Lacquy Bed & Breakfast & Holiday rental
Charm and authenticity are the hallmarks of our property, resort relaxing and quiet in the Landes Armagnac. You will be charmed by our pavilion, tropical garden and park with a pond, a beautiful alley of ancient oaks and trees of various species. Surrounded by meadows and forests, away from any noise, the pool and the park are available to you for the joys of idleness, games (badminton, petanque, table tennis, fishing) and swimming. The many activities nearby (horseback riding, hiking, tennis, canoeing, golf ...), the Landes and Armagnac gastronomy, museums and heritage of medieval houses...
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Les Engoulevents 21.1Km
Luglon Bed & Breakfast
Old mansion restored with 5 rooms with bathroom and toilet, a dining room, a lounge and a reading corner. The house sits on a park of 2 hectares and surrounded by meadows where horses graze. Several lounges, hammock open their arms to relax and play area is available to children.
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La Maison des Pèler.. 22.5Km
Aire Sur L'adour Bed & Breakfast & Holiday rental
We are Isabelle & Alejandro, from France and Spain, old Pilgrims and we welcome you warmly in our house in the heart of Aire-sur-l'Adour (Way of Le Puy) After walking the Way to St. James of Compostela several times and having worked in Spain as volunteers in hostels for Pilgrims, it seemed like evidence to dedicate our time to take Pilgrims in. Our goal is that after a day of walking you can feel good in the "La Maison des Pèlerins" and enjoy this moment of rest. We know how it is nice to arrive a hostel where you feel alright physically and spiritually, recharged your bat
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L'Horizon des Lande.. 22.8Km
Doazit Bed & Breakfast
Halfway between the picturesque village of St Sever and the lovely town of Hagetmau, Horizon Landes will delight you. Your hosts welcome you in a friendly French / Welsh and offer 3 bedrooms upstairs renovated combining comfort and modernity. Guest table and hearty breakfasts.
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La Tuilerie 24.7Km
Barcelonne-du-Gers Bed & Breakfast
Located on St James? Way, this renovated tilery is set in a tree-lined garden with a furnished terrace. The centre of Barcelonne-du-Gers is 600 metres away and this B&B includes BBQ facilities. Parquet flooring and a private bathroom with free toiletries feature in the individually decorated guest rooms. Some of the rooms offer a terrace with views of the garden. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the dining room at La Tuilerie. After breakfast, you can relax beside the fireplace in the lounge or use the Wi-Fi access. Mont-de-Marsan is 33 km from this bed and breakfast and you can visit Pau, 48 km away. Free private parking is available on site.
Les Chambres de Lab.. 25.6Km
Labastide D'Armagnac Bed & Breakfast
Located in the medieval village of Labastide-d'Armagnac, classified World Heritage by UNESCO, this century house offers rooms with LCD TV and DVD player. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Featuring an original decoration, the rooms have a private bathroom and views of the garden. Some also have a seating area. Every morning, guests can enjoy a breakfast of local produce, homemade jam, cakes and yoghurts. Traditional specialties can also be served for lunch and dinner on request. On site, over 100 DVD are available. You can go hiking in the forest or visit Barbotan-les-Thermes, 12 km. The A65 motorway is 20 km Chambers of Labastide.
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Chambre d'hôte - Le.. 25.8Km
Mugron Bed & Breakfast & Holiday rental
We offer you a room and a suite that we can accommodate from 1 to 7 people. Our guest house is fully on the ground floor. It is located 200 meters from the village center, a quiet little square where you can park your car. The place is quiet. The rooms overlook a garden at the rear of the house. The house is not luxurious but warm and comfortable. You will find the simplicity of the homestay.
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Chambre d'Hôtes Dom.. 26.5Km
Ygos-Saint-Saturnin Bed & Breakfast
Domaine de l?Arnaudière is set in a 2-hectare park a 10-minute drive outside the Landes de Gascogne Natural Regional Park. It offers spacious rooms with free WiFi access and has an outdoor swimming pool and furnished garden. Each room features views of the park and has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and prepare other meals in the shared kitchen. Domaine de l?Arnaudière is 1 hour?s drive from the coast and Les Landes? beaches and popular surfing spots. Mont de Marsan golf club is a 25-minute drive away. The property provides free private parking.
Maison Doat 1823 27.2Km
Perchède Bed & Breakfast
Located in Perchède in the heart of Bas-Armagnac region, 10 km from Nogaro and 30 km from Mont-de-Marsan, Maison Doat 1823 has a 1.5 hectare tree-filled park. Set in a 19th-century stately home, the property offers free WiFi and free private parking. All rooms decorated around the garden theme have a private shower room with toilet. Breakfast consisting of homemade pastries and jams is served in the dining room or on the covered terrace viewing the park. You can play table tennis at the bed and breakfast. Sos is 37 km from Maison Doat 1823, while Condom is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pau Pyrénées Airport, 50 km from Maison Doat 1823.
La Prade 28.8Km
Miramont Sensacq Bed & Breakfast
we offer 3 guest rooms upstairs with bathroom and wc bed 160 TV free wifi dinner Reservations
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Perdigon 29.2Km
Estang Bed & Breakfast
At the heart of Gascony, the borders of the Gers and the Landes, in the very country of Armagnac, Claudie and Gilbert offer two guest rooms in the quiet of the Gers countryside. Ideal place for walks, discovered in the kitchen Gers foie gras and Armagnac best. Also ideal for live racing Landes and participate in traditional local festivals. A few miles are the Baths of Barbotan.
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Au Sole 29.4Km
Estang Bed & Breakfast
In countries of the Armagnac. Surrounded by vineyards charged clusters, woods and fields of sunflowers. In the blue sky shrouded in morning mist. The pigeons flying in tight deceive the cold. A deer unconscious eyes follow the antics of the Happy Bunny. Our guest house you will love our beautiful region.
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UK Sees Need For Global Biofuel Standards, Protections
OXFORD (Reuters) - Global standards must be developed to ensure the growth in the use of biofuels does not have damaging consequences for the environment, Britain's Climate Change Minister Phil Woolas said on Thursday.
"The global community must as a matter of urgency work towards the development of internationally recognized standards for biomass grown to produce biofuels," he told a conference organized by Britain's Renewable Energy Association.
Woolas said several studies had pointed to the dangers of deforestation and rising food prices "if we increase in the wrong way the production of energy."
"I am acutely aware of the environmental concern of this, Cutting one's nose off to spite one's face is not a good policy," he said.
Biofuels, which can be made from crops such as grains, oilseeds and sugar, can be substituted for conventional motor fuel and are seen as a way to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases believed to contribute to climate change.
"We are committed to ensuring that biofuels used in the UK do come from sustainable sources. That debate is beginning to take off, raging in some parts of the media," he said.
Environmental groups have expressed concerns about deforestation in Asia as areas are cleared to grow crops for an expected massive expansion in the use of biofuels.
There have also been fears that the use of land for energy crops has been a factor in the recent rise in food prices in many countries.
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A lanky, white pit bull's tail-wags of happiness Tuesday at Lubbock's Animal Shelter seemed to make a distant memory of the whimpers of pain witnesses said they heard after much of his ears were cut off and he was left to bleed in the trunk of a car this summer in Central Lubbock.
"He's so young he probably doesn't even remember what happened to him," Animal Shelter Supervisor Shawn Byrd said as he petted the puppy named Major in his lap Tuesday afternoon.
The puppy, about 4 to 5 months old, now is being regularly walked and petted by Animal Shelter staff even as he remains evidence in the case against his owner, 30-year-old Juan Chavira, who faces a state felony charge of cruelty to an animal after police suspect he cut off much of the puppy's ears and attempted to sew the remnants to the back of its head.
The Amarillo resident was charged with causing serious damage to the puppy after, police say, witnesses approached Chavira upon hearing the cries of pain from his trunk Aug. 19 in the 1700 block of Avenue R, according to Chavira's Lubbock County felony warrant released Monday.
His case will go to a Lubbock County grand jury Tuesday.
The warrant states Chavira was visiting his girlfriend in Lubbock when witnesses called police saying Chavira revealed "a dog that appears to have been 'butchered' " in the trunk of his Lincoln Town Car.
Police arrived to find the puppy, covered in blood, inside Chavira's home. Chavira insisted he did not damage the animal, telling police he obtained the dog the night before from a "black 'crackhead' male" who approached his car wanting to sell the dog for $20, according to the warrant.
Chavira told police he did not want the dog, but paid the man $20 and took the dog because he wanted to help the distressed animal. He said he planned to take the dog to a veterinarian.
But police arrested Chavira after interviewing witnesses, believing Chavira and his girlfriend had the dog for "a couple of weeks."
Lubbock police Sgt. Jonathan Stewart was not available for comment Tuesday.
Phone numbers for Chavira and his girlfriend, released in the warrant, prompted disconnection signals when the Avalanche-Journal called Monday and Tuesday.
Chavira's mother, a Hereford resident listed in jail records as Chavira's emergency contact, did not return an A-J phone call for comment Tuesday.
Michael Salazar, listed as a resident of the apartment Chavira was visiting, said Chavira is his sister's boyfriend and had been visiting Lubbock on Aug. 19 and the night before.
"I didn't know anything about the dog until that morning," Salazar said, adding he was surprised when police arrived to arrest the 30-year-old.
He believes Chavira kept the dog in the vehicle overnight but does not know when Chavira is suspected of cutting off its ears.
"He left it in there because he didn't want to bring it upstairs because I don't like animals," Salazar said.
Byrd said Animal Shelter staff and a veterinarian were able to mend and disinfect the dog's wounds, adding the only damage was to external parts of the dog's ears.
He said the damage to the puppy's ears is similar to the clipping technique many dog fighters use to trim excess ear material to assist in fights.
"Normally when you see this it's for fighting," Byrd said. "We don't know if that's the case here. But that's normally what we see."
Salazar said he didn't know Chavira to be a dog fighter.
Byrd said the puppy is in good spirits and interacting well with people.
After the law enforcement investigation and trial are over, Major is expected to be given away for adoption.
"But we want to find a good home for him because he's already been through enough as it is," Byrd said.
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Dismount Creative is as a place for people to step out of their day-to-day routine and get together to make cool, modern crafts. Here are the great projects she came up with for the M&J Challenge 2.
Project 1: Tie-dye Camera Strap
Like many bloggers I carry my camera almost everywhere. Lugging around a DSLR can be a pain, but it's much more fun with straps that feel like a cool accessory!
Muslin 3" x 60"
RIT Dye
Squirt bottles
Hardware store chain 36"
Leather: 2 strips 3/8" x 12"
Rivets + rivet setting tools
- Sew along the length of the prewashed muslin strip and then turn it right side out using a safety pin. Tuck in the ends and topstitch to secure.
- Use the string to tie every few inches along the length of the fabric and then wet the fabric and put it in a safe place for dying. (I used my sink.)
- Mix up the RIT dye into the squirt bottles according to directions. Squirt the dye randomly on the fabric. Allow 20-30 minutes to set before rinsing, washing and drying.
- Weave the dyed fabric strip through the chain, sometimes wrapping around or tying knots to keep it from looking too uniform.
- Punch two holes in the end of each leather strip and insert into the final length of chain. Secure with a rivet.
- Insert the ends of the leather strap through the brackets on your camera and secure using new or existing buckles or rivets.
Project 2: Simple Ribbon Camera Strap
My little Diana Mini is way too cute to be carried by the 70's vinyl strap that came standard. Right as I was leaving for a party one night I made this strap from some jewelry chain (better suited for light cameras like this one than your heavy DSLR) and the gorgeous bright pink ribbon from M&J Trim. It was a hit!
Split key rings – 2
Ribbon – At least 36"
Jewelry Chain – At least 24"
- Weave the ribbon through the chain and knot on each end to secure.
- Attach the chain to the brackets on your camera using a split key ring.
Project 3: Braided Wrap Bracelet
One of my favorite things to make is a nice long wrap bracelet because it can also be worn as a necklace or headband.
Hand-dyed silk ribbon: 2 pieces each 36"
Diamante chain- 20"
Ribbon crimp ends – 2
Jump rings – 5
Stamping blank
Crystals+ setting kit
- Braid together the two pieces of ribbon and the diamante chain to a length of 20" – 21".
- Use a small piece of wire to wrap each end to secure the diamante chain. Cut off any excess chain and ribbon.
- Put a small bead of glue on the ends of the ribbon before attaching the ribbon crimp ends and securing tightly with pliers.
- Add one (or several!) crystals to the stamping blank charm following the instructions in the crystal setting kit. I also stamped my initials into the charm.
- Attach the clasp to one end of the bracelet using a jump ring. On the other end of the bracelet, connect the remaining jump rings into a short chain and add the charm to the very end.
Project 4: Sparkly Bolo Cord Bracelet
Nothing makes a bright-colored bracelet more on-trend this summer than a healthy dose of sparkle!
Bright bolo cord- 3 pieces 6"
Diamante chain- 5 ½"
Thread- matching or contrast
Ribbon crimp ends – 2
- Use the thread to sew the diamante chain to the first piece of bolo cord by wrapping between each stone and sewing into the cord.
- Line up the second piece of cord alongside the first and sew together from the backside. By weaving in and out between the leather you can make your stitches nearly invisible.
- Sew the final piece of cord on the opposite side so that the diamante chain is in the center.
- Run a bead of glue along the cord ends and add the ribbon crimp ends to finish.
- Attach the clasp.
Project 5: Thread-wrap Bolo Bracelets
Thread wrap bracelets are a fun and fast alternative to traditional knotted friendship bracelets.
Bright Bolo Cord – 3 pieces 6"
End caps – 6
Jump rings – 2
- After you cut the pieces of bolo cord, immediately add a dot of glue to each end and attach the end caps. This will keep the cord from unraveling.
- Use different color thread to wrap parts of the cord. Try a pattern, or keep it simple. When you are finished wrapping tie a double knot and then either use a bit of glue to secure or use a needle to sew the thread tail into the cord.
- Attach a jump ring to the cord ends and add a clasp.
Project 6: Leather & Ribbon Cuff
Of all the great supplies M&J Trim sent I didn't expect that I'd find grosgrain ribbon the hardest to use! I love ribbon, but really wanted to do something different with it. This cuff was inspired by chevrons and the Southwest. As soon as I saw the color of the ribbon against this scrap of leather I knew I had to find a way to put them together.
Leather- 1 ½" x 10"
Ribbon- at least 36"
Jump Rings- 5 with diameter of ½"
Rivets – 2 (small) + setter
- Cut out the bracelet shape. On one side, cut out a U-shape leaving two straps 3/8" wide and 1 ¼" long. One the other side, cut out a U-shape leaving two straps 3/8" wide and 2 ¼" long. (I also recommend cutting the end of the end of the long straps at an angle.)
- Fold the two short straps behind and punch a hole through both layers. Add two jump rings onto each strap, fold over and secure with a rivet. This will make up the buckles.
- Punch three rows of holes, each ½ inch apart. Make the center row of holes start and end ½" closer to the buckles than the strap.
- Thread the ribbon through the holes making a chevron pattern on the front of the bracelet. I started by pulling half of the length through the center hole (from back to front) near the buckles and working down one side. Then I came back to the other half and added a jump ring from the back to prevent it from slipping out and repeated my steps down the other side. At the bottom (near the straps) I tied a knot to secure both ends.
In an effort to not wear a ponytail *everyday* I keep tons of bobby pins around. These crystal pins have enough sparkly to make them feel special, but not so much that they scream "Prom!" And, attached to a card like this they make a great gift!
Bobby Pins
Glue (I use Aleene's Glass + Bead Glue)
Crystals+ setting kit
- Put a small amount of glue into the syringe and run a fine bead along the end of the bobby pin.
- Pick up the crystals using the wooden stick and beeswax and place carefully on the bobby pin. Press down to secure.
- Allow at least an hour to dry before wearing or packaging.


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Children & Youth: Building tomorrow today
As young people mature, the decisions they make have an enormous impact on their families, their communities and our world. But growing up surrounded by poverty, war or in the aftermath of disaster increases their risks and limits their choices.
That's why giving children and youth the right support at this most critical time is essential to building tomorrow's strong, productive communities.
When disaster strikes, young children are especially vulnerable to developing emotional and social problems that can jeopardize their futures. Mercy Corps worked with experts to design our signature Comfort for Kids program that helps children process their trauma and recover through play, sports and art activities. See our expert's recommendations for how parents and caregivers can help children through times of crisis ▸
For adolescents faced with violence, early marriage and interruptions to schooling, we provide opportunities for community involvement, vocational training and life skills development. Our goal is to empower youth in the toughest places to make smart life choices and invest their energy in developing solutions to their countries' biggest challenges.
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Haiti: Art therapy camp for Port-au-Prince youth
This past August, we took 20 school-age children to a mountainside retreat outside Port-au-Prince for six days of activities designed to heal emotional wounds from the 2010 earthquake.
Haiti: Peace Day in Mirebalais
On September 21, Mercy Corps and Partners In Health teamed up to celebrate International Peace Day in Mirebalais, Haiti.
Celebrating Peace Day with major league soccer
DR Congo: Patience and Promise
These two girls live in a displacement camp in eastern Congo.
Japan: Six months after the quake
Six months after the massive 9.0 earthquake struck eastern Japan on March 11, Mercy Corps continues to work with our partner agency, Peace Winds Japan, to bring relief and recovery to people in need.
Remembering 9/11, honoring Comfort for Kids
As the difficult anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001 looms, those of us old enough to remember it cannot but think to where we were and what we were doing when the planes hit, and in retrospect, how our individual lives as well as our country has changed.
Libya: Metamorphosis of a parking lot
During the holy month of Ramadan, kids here had an opportunity to leave their homes after months of instability and enjoy the evenings with friends and family.
Libya: Helping children heal
I recently caught up with Dr. Omar Reda, a Libyan-American psychiatrist who's helping Mercy Corps set up psychosocial programs for children affected by the conflict there.
Georgia: Orphaned girl in Georgia
I remember photographing her and her friends in an arts and crafts room at the orphanage. The whole place had a beautiful post-Soviet patina that is hard to find. It seemed as though the orphanage was built in the era of Tolstoy or Dostoevsky.
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a resident of Birdland
on Oct 5, 2013 at 7:54 am
Wow actually getting things done in California! Not hampered by do nothing congress, that shuts our country down... tough to be a government employee.
a resident of Livermore
on Oct 5, 2013 at 2:48 pm
I must admit that Guv Brown does his job.
Thousands of UNDOCUMENTED residents in CA have benefited from the hard work of our elected officials! Don't forget, they work hard for CA and other states! yup...that's the real truth.
With so much attention on shutting down our government, much needed work has been accomplished! VIVA AMERICA! VIVA!
Don't be surprised if somebody comes up to you and sais, SMILE...
YOUSE ON CANDID CAMERA! tee hee...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Now, the state has a legal right to release illegal criminals into the general population, just to save space in our overcrowded prisons. They are overcrowded for a reason: lots more illegals entering the state, breaking the law (other than the obvious law breaking involved in slithering across the border) and terrorizing legal residents of this state and many other border states.
Brown wants to release them, give them resident ID cards, let them stay here and vote democrat. Talk about thinning an already thin gene pool of dem voters.....
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Great reporting and posting job by PW Editors. Really informed your readers what to look for. You guys really know how to cut through the baloney. Tomorrow might you be kind enough to provide a Betty Crocker recipe for Pumpkin Pie?
a resident of Downtown
on Oct 6, 2013 at 9:29 pm
Yes, this is fabulous! Not only can illegal immigrants get their own California driver's license, they also have the ability to become lawyers. This is really great news for everyone.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Oct 6, 2013 at 9:42 pm
They look at Obama and can only think Birther thoughts. They look at a raft of legislation, and all they can do is chafe about undocumented immigrants.
Well, fact is, the US Constitution is quite vague about undocumented immigrants. It refers to foreigners being invited, but it doesn't indicate who is doing the inviting. Let's be clear: Undocumented workers have been invited to cross the border by wealthy, govt-subsidized farmers, as well as slaughterhouse factories, construction firms, hotel chains, and many more. They've been invited by US citizens to do unhealthy labor so that owners can make additional profits.
The Tea Party clowns, who ostensibly embrace human freedom, suddenly want to deny freedom and dignity to those who have been invited to sell their labor, and to do so for exploitative wages at that. The Tea Party embrace of freedom is a ruse, a cover for the hatred that seeps out of every pore of their bodies.
Viva immigrant drivers' licenses! Viva immigrant lawyers to defend human freedom and dignity against those who would deny it to other human beings!
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Photographer's Note
The church of St Simon & St Jude in the little village of East Dean in East Sussex, England. This old flint church has a tower that dates from Saxon times and was extensively improved by the Normans after the conquest of Britain in 1066.
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dkmurphys (71130) 2012-05-15 2:17
Hi Brian,
Very fine composition with great natural colors. Simple and attractive.
Have a nice day.
dta (87629) 2012-05-15 2:26
Hello Brian ,
This is a picturesque stoned church . You've have perfectly composed the picture , placing the cross between the bell tower and the tree .
A beautiful light and a superb blue sky .
Royaldevon (49800) 2012-05-15 2:58
Good Morning Brian,
Your positioning of the stone cross is very effective, making a strong focal image and very clearly establishing the sense of perspective.
Great clarity, saturation and excellent light.
I must admit, March was much better than April, or May!
Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
npecanhuk (79319) 2012-05-15 3:11
Hi Brian!
I'm not too fond of cemeteries but those from the northern hemisphere are quite photo-friendly and you did a great photo job here too!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov, horizontal format, contrasts and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
SnapRJW (31629) 2012-05-15 4:05
Hello Brain - The decorative grave stone in this shot is a wonderful FP. I wish I could read the inscription to get an idea of age. It looks, design-wise similar to a Celtic Cross but the swirling know design also remind me of the Art's and Crafts Movement. A peaceful spot and a well kept church yard by the look of things. Simple and effective work. Warm regards Rosemary
mohammad_H (10174) 2012-05-15 8:07
salam : Brian
چشم انداز زیبا و جذاب از قبرستان و کلیسای سنت سیمون
نمای صلیب در پیش زمینه و اسمان ابی در پس زمینه تعادل خوبی را به عکس داده
وضوح خوب با مدیریت در نور و رنگ
کار بسیار خوب
عصر بخیر
Beautiful and fascinating landscape of the cemetery and the Church of St. Simon
Cross view of blue sky in the foreground and background image data to a good balance
Good clarity with light and color management
Very good work
Good afternoon
Budapestman (82620) 2012-05-15 10:14
Hi Brian,
a beautiful photo of this picturesque place, the composition is very nice, great details ans lights, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
Herquin (7789) 2012-05-15 10:50
Bonjour Brian,
j'aime bien la composition de l'image .
Sujet un peu tristounet malgré le ciel d'un bleu éclatant .
Christian .
rychem (51035) 2012-05-15 11:25
Tchnically perfect shot, excellent sharpness and light, well composed and presented
PecoBud (3824) 2012-05-15 11:32
Absolutely beautiful photo you've presented here today Brian, and with masterful clarity and color/light management are perfect. I love your POV here and find this photo to be VERY pleasing to view. Great Job Brian!!
TFS...........Your Friend from California..........Buddy
Hi Brian,
very old church caught with a good light. fine colors and interesting architecture.
Bartleby (13552) 2012-05-15 12:45
Hi Brian,
perfectly composed and exposed. Everything in its rightful place with no overlapping in the frame. Nice presentation.
siudzi (34141) 2012-05-15 14:21
Hi Brian,
Beautiful shot taken at such a interesting place with lots of awesome architecture and details. Excellent quality, light management, sharpness and saturation. Well done!
jjcordier (79297) 2012-05-15 22:59
La composition est parfaite avec une judicieuse utilisation de la croix, la lumière splendide et la qualité d'image excellente (bien sûr!).
bema (26427) 2012-05-15 23:17
Good morning Brian,
another top qualitiy capture with striking colors and an interesting church as main object!
enjoy your day, regards Bernd
ChrisJ (129122) 2012-05-16 1:07
Hello Brian
Punchy light contrasts with good sharpness & vibrant colour & saturation. Good repetition of the gravestones, unless of course they are all close friends or family! Not so great when that happens! I like the tall fg Maltese style cross breaking the pattern, or is it a Celtic cross? Tfs!
delpeoples (60240) 2012-05-16 1:36
Hi dear Brian
This is everything that TE is about. Amazing photo and an equally informative note. The cross and tower are just wonderful. What a great composition, with your trademark pin-sharpness and colour rendering.
Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day
tyro (26496) 2012-05-16 9:27
Hello Brian,
A lovely note and a beautiful photograph of this wonderfully simple little church.
The composition is perfect, the church itself being balanced beautifully by the large (?Celtic style) cross in the right foreground. Lovely colours, perfect lighting and exposure and stunning sharpness.
Kind Regards,
Photo Information
- Copyright: Brian Denton (timecapturer) (49288)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2012-03-19
- Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
- Camera: Sony Alpha 850 DSLR, Sony F20mm F2.8 SAL, Hoya Super UV
- Exposure: f/14.0, 1/80 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2012-05-15 2:13


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- 6 servings
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups drained canned San Marzano tomatoes (about 8 tomatoes)
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying and drizzling
- 1 pound bucatini or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the pesto: Process the tomatoes, basil, mint, almonds, garlic, orange zest and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil in a steady stream and blend to make a coarse pesto, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl; do not wash out the processor. Add the bucatini to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then dredge in the flour. Fry the shrimp in 2 batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Remove the pasta with tongs (reserve the cooking water) and transfer to the bowl with the pesto; toss to coat. If the pasta seems dry, rinse the food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water and add to the pasta, a little at a time. Season with salt. Add the cheese and toss. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil and divide among bowls; top with the shrimp
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- Calories606
- Carbohydrates77 g(26%)
- Fat21 g(32%)
- Protein29 g(58%)
- Saturated Fat4 g(20%)
- Sodium917 mg(38%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber8 g(32%)
- Monounsaturated Fat12 g
- Cholesterol102 mg(34%)


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With the Facebook employees receiving their now cashable stock in the middle of November, some home sellers are still waiting for that overstuffed suitcase full of money to be rolled across their front-door threshold. Facebook and all the other local initial public offerings (IPOs — approximately 20 in 2012 so far) will continue to impact housing in 2013. In addition to the local IPO's impact, the financial marketplace in general has rediscovered the positive side of real estate. Four pure real-estate plays went public this year (Trulia, Zillow, Realogy and American Real Estate Investment Trust). All were up 20 percent or more at the beginning of November. The public has faith in real estate again!
Nationwide, real estate is an asset class that could be relatively protected from the "fiscal cliff" also. Banks have sold enough of their inventory of foreclosed homes that they will present less competition to other homes on the market. Commercial real estate, specifically real-estate investment trusts (REITs), may get a bump if (read when) taxes on dividends go up as REITs are already taxed as ordinary income so they may end up looking better than the ultimate return on stocks.
As things start to normalize across the country, the housing shortage will be more evident. Nowhere will it be more pronounced than Silicon Valley and its environs given our land shortage and sparse residential building over the last few years. To quote Joel Singer (the long-time executive vice president of the California Association of Realtors), "Silicon Valley, because of its strong economy and interest from investors and foreign buyers, will make the transition to a more traditional equity based market, faster than other parts of the state. You don't want to be an IPO market; you want the market to be sustainable."
This traditional equity-based market has already started to happen up and down the Peninsula. Many cities have already reached their all-time highs. According to DataQuick, Palo Alto and Burlingame are but a breath away from their peak levels in 2008. Los Alto has had one of the strongest recoveries — the median price of homes sold in Q3 2012 was $1.97 million, up 1 percent from the 2008 median of $1.95 million. Menlo Park and San Carlos can certainly be added to that list and Atherton is coming up fast.
Buyers have been plentiful and in a buying mood and sellers have responded by seeking higher listing prices. We now may be reaching price equilibrium in some areas. We are seeing some houses fly off the market with active bidding wars and some sellers actually have to reduce their prices in order to attract a seller — something we rarely saw six months ago. This all speaks to the "normalcy" of the marketplace.
Some random statewide facts and stats point to a robust 2013: Unsold inventory is as low as it has been since 2004 representing a 3.7-month supply of inventory (currently Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos and San Carlos have about a one-month supply of inventory), share of home sales with multiple offers is the highest in at least the last 12 years; almost one third of buyers paid with all cash, and these cash buyers have been on the rise since 2006.
The California housing market is on track to increase the median price for 2012 by 10.9 percent. The forecast for 2013 is for that median price to increase by 5.7 percent (again CAR stats).
Silicon Valley will continue to outperform the rest of the state. The pressures on housing prices are numerous and there is no let up in sight. Add to that the 50-year low mortgage rates and you have the formula for a classic supply-and-demand curve and what we saw begin in January of this year. It will reach equilibrium at some point but the 12-month-plus outlook is very positive.
If you have a house to sell, you may still see that overstuffed suitcase full of money cross your front door threshold.
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Victoria Beckham's Baby Shower Thrown by Eva Longoria
Victoria Beckham Is Showered in Pink From Eva, Ken, Nicole, and Rachel at Her Baby Shower!
Victoria Beckham and her baby bump were the center of attention at a shower thrown in her honor on the rooftop of LA's exclusive Le Petit Ermitage hotel on Saturday afternoon. Ken Paves and Eva Longoria were the cohosts for the all pink affair with guests Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie, and Demi Moore there to participate in the fun and themed games. The weekend started off a little rocky for Posh when David and their eldest son, Brooklyn, were involved in a minor highway fender bender Friday, but by later that night she was back to business and joined friends at Buchon for dinner. The following afternoon Eva and Ken suggested Posh wear something "waterproof" for the party, but instead of sacrificing fashion Victoria chose a bright shade of purple for the festive occasion. Fellow fashionable mom Rachel Zoe picked out an ensemble from her own signature collection and accessorized with a Proenza Schouler bag and Chanel sunglasses. Rachel continued her celebrations yesterday at her first Mother's Day brunch at the Chateau Marmont with her family and best friend, and shoe designer, Brian Atwood. Victoria later left the party with a carload full of girly gifts including a Quinny Buzz Special Edition stroller in pink and a 5 ft. custom-made giraffe. Eva went from one party to the next making her way south of the city to Disneyland where she attended the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides premiere later that night.


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Appointment Phone: 443-997-2663
Main Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: ACL Reconstruction, Ankle Injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery, Discoid Meniscus, Elbow Injuries, Growth Plate and Physeal-Sparing ACL Reconstruction, Knee Dislocations, Knee Injuries, Lateral Collateral Ligament Tears (LCL) Injury, Leg Length Inequality, Loose Body Removal (Knee), Medial Collateral Ligament Tears (MCL) Injury, Medial Patellar Femoral Ligament (MPFL) Injury, Meniscus Tears, Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Osteochondral Defects, Osteochondral Lesions, Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee, Patellar Dislocations, Patellar Instability Stabilization, Pediatric ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Dislocations, Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Instability Stabilization Surgery, Shoulder Labral Tear, Sports Injuries, Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior (SLAP) Lesions, Tear - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Tear - Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Tibial Spine/Eminence Fracture
Valaik, Daniel J, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Appointment Phone: 301-530-3220
Main Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center
Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip, Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Knee, Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip, Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis of the Hip), Femoral Fractures, Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI), Femur Fracture Fixation, High Tibial Osteotomy, Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis, Hip Dislocations, Hip Fractures, Joint Injection: Hip, Knee Arthritis, Knee Joint Arthroscopy, Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis, Lateral Release and Medial Imbrication, Loose Body Removal (Knee), Meniscus Tears, Microfracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect, Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip, OATS Cartilage Repair Surgery, Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee, Partial Hip Resurfacing, Partial Knee Replacement, Partial Meniscectomy, Patella Tendon Rupture, Patellar Fracture (Broken Kneecap), Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee), Patellar Tracking Disorder, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runners Knee), Quadriceps Tendon Rupture, Revision Hip Surgery, Revision Knee Surgery, Revision Knee with Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy, Septic Arthritis of the Knee, Supracondylar Femoral Fracture, Tear - Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Tear - Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Tibial Fracture, Tibial Osteotomy, Tibial Pateau Fracture, Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy, Total Hip Replacement, Total Hip Resurfacing, Total Knee Replacement