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As the dust settles on Virginia's coaching shake-up, the focus will shift back to what has to happen to get the program back on the right track.
There's no easy answer after a 4-8 campaign, but a few players have no choice but to step up and make significant improvements during the offseason. For U.Va., the list of players that fit into this category is lengthy, but here's a look at five players that need to make giant leaps:
QB Phillip Sims
With Michael Rocco out of the picture, it's time for Sims to take the training wheels off and grab the starting job. He'll be pushed in the spring by Hampton High graduate David Watford and promising redshirt freshman Greyson Lambert. After joining U.Va.'s program last May as a transfer from Alabama, Sims could be given a grace period for learning offensive coordinator Bill Lazor's offense. Now, Sims will be expected to make vast improvements on his 56 percent completions this season and often poor timing.
WR Dominique Terrell
When Terrell and Darius Jennings came to Charlottesville in 2011, many recruiting analysts considered both of them to be among the nation's top 20 athlete prospects coming out of high school. Both players transitioned from being high school quarterbacks to college wide receivers, and both players have endured the expected growing pains (learning downfield blocking techniques, perfecting route-running and developing dependable hands). The issues continued into this season. While Jennings may have had the most memorable receiving miscues of the season (drops of what would've been sure touchdown catches at Texas Christian and against North Carolina), Terrell was the more consistently butterfingered of the two receivers. He showed serious potential with nine catches for 127 yards in U.Va.'s 41-40 win against Miami. Entering his junior season, it's time for Terrell to have more of those kinds of games and fewer of the dropped balls.
LT Kelby Johnson
After serving a two-game suspension early in the season for a violation of team rules, he managed to stay No. 2 on U.Va.'s depth chart at left tackle behind All-ACC performer Oday Aboushi, but Johnson never got into a game and ended up redshirting. He'll be a sophomore next season. Considering Aboushi will be gone next season, Johnson will have to show he's mature enough and physical enough in the spring to handle added responsibility. He impressed coaches in 2011. He needs to recapture whatever momentum he gained as a freshman.
DE Eli Harold
He opened his freshman season with a well-known penchant for getting after quarterbacks, and he didn't disappoint in a backup role. As his playing time increased late in the season, his production also increased. In U.Va.'s last six games, he had 24 of his 36 tackles for the season, six of his seven tackles for loss and his two sacks. He's certain to step into a starting role next season, which means this offseason could be huge for a guy who intends to add a few pounds to his relatively slight (but chiseled) 225-pound frame. With Jon Tenuta in charge of running the defense, Harold should thrive in Tenuta's ultra-aggressive, blitz-happy style. One of the primary goals in bringing in a guy like Tenuta is to increase U.Va.'s pass rush capabilities, which obviously plays to Harold's strengths.
LB Kwontie Moore
Following in the footsteps of Steve Greer, who finished his career sixth on U.Va.'s career tackles list with 376, won't be easy. Moore may offer a different, more athletic playing style at middle linebacker than Greer, but Moore's first order of business will be to display a nose for the football that at least rivals what Greer showed for most of his career. Moore played in all 12 games as a true freshman, but he had just four tackles. He'll head into the spring as the expected starter at middle linebacker, and he won't have any serious competition.

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Live Demo: 5G Robotic Surgery with the Sense of Touch
Published on Jul 13, 2016
Press-release "Ericsson and King's College London demonstrate 5G tactile robotic surgery"IoT haptic healthcare applications, including remote robotic surgery, empower doctors with the sense of touch, complementing high definition video and audio connections to create an immersive environment. In this live demonstration, based on research collaboration between Ericsson and King's College London, we experience the concept of a robotic finger able to detect hard tissue within a soft tissue sample. The demonstration leverages the 5G capabilities of very high throughput (current Ericsson 5G trials are hitting more than 25 Gbps), low latency and network slicing. 5G network slicing supports different flows of traffic – in this demo, for example, we have the close view camera, the wide angle view camera and tactile remote control -- and enables different quality of service parameters to be applied to each.
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Broncos vs. Colts: Score, Grades and AnalysisOctober 21, 2013
On a night where the Indianapolis Colts celebrated their past, their fans got a glimpse into the future. It's safe to say things are going well.
Andrew Luck threw three touchdown passes and the Indianapolis defense forced three turnovers, as the Colts spoiled Peyton Manning's return to Lucas Oil Stadium by scoring a 39-33 win over the Denver Broncos.
The Colts honored Manning before the game. Manning received a raucous ovation from the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd upon leaving the tunnel, and then the big screen played a video montage of his best moments with the franchise for about two minutes.
Two of Manning's most famous teammates, running back Edgerrin James and wide receiver Marvin Harrison, also helped ring in a celebration of the past.
Afterward, though, it was the team's present that dominated far more than the final score indicates. Manning threw two touchdown passes to give the Broncos an early 14-10 lead in the second quarter, but Luck soon began picking apart a Broncos secondary left scrambling after Champ Bailey left with an injury.
Luck led the Colts on a run of 21 consecutive points between the second and third quarters. The second-year quarterback threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Stanley Havili and an eight-yard score with Coby Fleener to give Indianapolis a 26-14 lead going into halftime. Luck then scampered for a 10-yard touchdown run to extend the Colts' lead to 33-14 with exactly five minutes remaining in the third.
With Indy holding a 19-point lead well into the fourth quarter after the teams traded field goals, 36-17, the game seemed all but wrapped up. The Colts offense was moving the ball well on the Denver defense, while Manning had failed to score a touchdown on eight consecutive drives. Robert Mathis and the Indy pass rush had made his homecoming a nightmare, rendering the league's highest-scoring offense almost impotent.
And then Manning and the Broncos turned on the jets.
Taking over following Adam Vinatieri's 52-yard field goal, Manning marched the entire way up the field in three plays. He hit Eric Decker up the middle on a jump ball for 49 yards, and then hit Demaryius Thomas on a 31-yard touchdown pass to bring the game within two scores.
Denver missed on the two-point conversion attempt, but got the ball back two plays into the Colts' next drive thanks to a Trent Richardson fumble. The Broncos took over at the Indianapolis 23-yard line and matriculated their way up the field, with Knowshon Moreno scoring from one yard out. Suddenly, the Broncos were down 36-30 with nearly nine minutes remaining on the clock.
When the Colts were quickly forced to punt—on a possession in which Reggie Wayne was injured, no less—it looked like Peyton Manning was on the precipice of pulling off another Indy miracle.
But it wasn't to be.
As it had throughout the evening, the Indianapolis pass rush made the big play. Linebacker Erik Walden pressured Manning from behind and hit his arm on the forward motion, causing the pass into the hands of Pat Angerer.
After the Colts tacked on another field goal to bring the score to 39-30 with 5:57 remaining, Walden created another huge turnover. The young linebacker stripped the ball out of Ronnie Hillman's arms on the Indy 2-yard line, and Antoine Bethea recovered to essentially ice the game.
In the end, Manning continued his run of gaudy stats. He threw for 386 yards and three touchdowns against one interception, completing 29 of his 49 pass attempts. But a majority of those yards came with his team's back against the wall, well after costly penalties and short drives set up the Colts to extend their lead.
"I hope we get a chance to play these guys and maybe if there is a next time, it might be a little easier because it certainly was an emotionally draining week, there's no doubt about that," Manning said, the Associated Press.
Luck's stats weren't quite as gaudy (21-of-38, 228 yards, 3 TDs), but actually led to the higher QB rating (99.5 vs. 96.1). Indy's running game proved ineffective, with Donald Brown and Richardson both averaging fewer than three yards per carry. But by avoiding costly mistakes and taking advantage of Denver's, Luck was able end his predecessor's quest for an undefeated season.
At 5-2, the Colts have some of the league's most impressive wins on their resume. They've defeated Denver, Seattle and San Francisco, making the team's losses against Miami and San Diego all the more difficult to comprehend. Viewed by many as a team likely to regress heading into the 2013 season, the Colts have proven themselves capable of playing with any Super Bowl contender.
Meanwhile, Denver finds itself still tied for the second-best record in the league, but also second in its division. The Kansas City Chiefs brought their record to 7-0 on Sunday with a 17-16 victory over Houston. Although most would still consider Denver the favorites in the AFC West, Sunday night proved the Broncos aren't as impregnable as some once thought.
Player Grades
Andrew Luck (QB, Indianapolis Colts): A
I know Luck was labeled the best quarterback prospect since Manning, but no one could have expected the Stanford product to be this good this fast. Although he's often hamstrung by the quizzically conservative play-calling of Pep Hamilton, Luck makes the best out of nearly every situation.
He's smart with the football, makes every necessary throw, and moves better than anyone gives him credit for in the pocket. The bad downfield mistakes that plagued his 2012 season are a thing of the past, leaving only a player who is on the precipice of living up to his hype.
There will be many who juxtapose Luck and Manning's performances—who use this Colts win as a pulpit to say Jim Irsay was justified in releasing the best regular-season quarterback in league history.
That's patently unfair to both Manning and Luck, but in particular to Luck. Let's do ourselves a favor and allow Luck's great season to rest on its own laurels.
Peyton Manning (QB, Denver Broncos): B
I'm struck by the inevitable narrative of it all: How Manning looked less than stellar when the Colts opened the roof, allowing the chilly Indianapolis air to come wafting through the stadium. How the best offense in football history through six games sputtered exactly when the narrative called for it.
As for Manning, he wasn't terrible. Not by a long stretch. There were no Blaine Gabbert levels of ineptitude, but mere mediocrity for the game's middle stretch that put his team in a hole. Manning's deep balls sailed one or two yards too long, and his usually crisp short passes were off by just enough to limit the yards after catch.
There's no need to freak out here; the Broncos are just fine. But the Colts did the one thing that has always been Manning's Achilles' heel: They pressured him. A lot. They mixed up blitz packages and even got pressure off their down-linemen sets, which has been the calling card to stopping a Peyton Manning team since the beginning of time.
He eventually figured out the Colts' schemes, but that effort came too late.
Robert Mathis (DE, Indianapolis Colts): A
Let's just say Mathis had a few of those hits he laid on Manning resting in his chamber for a while. After years of getting to Manning in practice and having to lay up before getting to his teammate, Mathis was finally able to unleash nine years' worth of hits in one night.
Mathis pressured Manning throughout the contest, recording two sacks, four QB hits and nearly getting there many more times. His strip-sack and near recovery was one of the major turning points in the game, helping flip a 14-10 deficit to a 19-14 halftime lead for Indianapolis.
"That's my job, that's how I help my team," Mathis said. "It felt good."
Manning often makes things look way easier than they are, but Ryan Clady's absence was put in neon-bright lights on Sunday. Chris Clark couldn't contain Mathis' speed on the outside or his power when he came barreling in.
With 11.5 sacks less than halfway through the season, though, Mathis is proving that not too many can.
Demaryius Thomas (WR, Denver Broncos): C
We may be reaching a chicken-egg situation with Thomas and Manning. Is Manning simply not looking for Demaryius Thomas, or is Manning not throwing to Thomas because he can't get open?
It's hard to tell. Although the talented wideout had four receptions for 82 yards and a fourth-quarter TD, there seemed to be a fundamental disconnect there for much of the game. Manning's throws to Thomas were often into coverage, and there were a few times I noticed where the former Georgia Tech standout should have gotten the ball but didn't.
Indianapolis did a nice job of messing with the rhythms of the passing game, but this is two straight underwhelming performances from Thomas.
What's Next?
The 5-2 Colts are off next week before playing their second consecutive Sunday Night Football contest against the struggling Houston Texans. The 6-1 Broncos host the Washington Redskins next Sunday before heading off to their Week 9 bye.
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Ask a Premier 100 IT Leader: Jacqueline M. Lucas
The CIO at Baptist Healthcare System answers questions about having your suggestions taken seriously and more.
I'm always making suggestions, almost all of which are ignored by my boss. I've been here long enough that we have started implementing some of the things I suggested years ago, but only because everyone else now does things that way. I feel frustrated. I don't want to be a manager myself, but boy, would I like to be the guy who makes decisions! What I'm wondering about right now, though, is whether I could learn to be more influential or if I just need a new job and a new boss. You should consider how you are presenting your suggestions. Are you tossing them out casually with little preparation? Are you offering to help champion, manage or implement suggestions or just throwing them out, hoping the supervisor will take them on and make them happen?
My recommendation is to vet each suggestion with colleagues before presenting them, to assess their feasibility. Then prepare a brief document outlining the suggestion and how it could be accomplished and present it to the boss with an offer to participate in the implementation. This sends the message that you are serious and have done your homework, and it should elicit a response.
You have to understand that there are circumstances that can prevent a manager from implementing a recommendation -- applicability, risk aversion, monetary restraints, competing priorities, etc.
And, of course, the decision to leave a position is a major one and should be made based on many factors, including career path, job market, location and family needs.
I often have to work with a very negative person. I deflect the complaints as best I can, but it actually wears me out to be with him. What can I do? One approach would be to take the co-worker aside and, in a caring manner, say that it's obvious that he's unhappy and that you'd like to know how you could help make things better. This will not only open up a dialogue, but also let your co-worker know that his attitude is noticeable. Sometimes people don't even realize how they are perceived. However, you must be ready to listen to the person and offer some constructive solutions and assistance.
What has been most helpful to you in your career: education, experience or people? Can I choose all of the above? All three have played major roles in my career at different times, with education dominating early in my career and experience and relationships with people being more important most recently.
If you have a question for one of our Premier 100 IT Leaders, send it to firstname.lastname@example.com, and watch for this column each month.
The Outside-the-Box Job Interview
Here are some tips for your next IT job interview, from John B. Molidor and Barbara Parus, authors of Crazy Good Interviewing: How Acting a Little Crazy Can Get You the Job.
1. Show your analytical side. Create a presentation on your iPad illustrating how you saved a previous employer money and/or time by recommending a software product or a new system.
2. Flaunt your "app-titude." If you created an app for a former employer, show it off.
3. Make a mock-up. Present an idea for an app that would benefit your prospective employer's organization.
4. Critique the employer's website. Make some positive observations, and then add a couple of suggestions for improvement that would ease navigation or drive sales.
5. Be enthusiastic and talk as if you already have the job. For example, if the interviewer mentions a new implementation, say, "When can we get started?" One successful job candidate insists this strategy has resulted in several job offers.
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I have a question about the usage of the article "the".
If I want to begin my sentence as follows, which one is correct?
A. One should recognize the importance of health.
B. One should recognize importance of health.
In these two sentences, I wonder which one is correct. In this case, do I have to use the definite article "the" before "of health" simply because it is modified by this "of phrase"?
Or I don't need to put "the" before "of health" because "importance" is an uncoutable noun with a generic meaning regardless of the modifying words "of health"?
Or are both possible?
When I searched the Google site with the phrase both "the importance of health" and "importance of health", I could find many examples matching both of them; that is, with "the" and without "the" before "of health". Although this result suggests that both the sentences are possible, but I am not sure about this because many grammatically incorrect expressions are commonly used in the public.
Colins Cobuild Dictionary provides examples on this, and all the examples begins with the importance of sth. This strongly indicates that the answer must be "the importance of" form. But I want to know why.
I really want the teachers in this forum to elaborate on this question.
In addition, regarding the usage of the article, I would like to know differences in meaning between the following three sentences, esp in relation to _ expansion of form like: "expansion of", "an expansion of", and "the expansion of".
1. Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said that in a speech to the NATO summit scheduled for Tuesday, he will repeat his call for an expansion of NATO forces to all provinces of Afghanistan before the September elections.
2. Plans no longer call for expansion of US Postal Service facilities and construction of additional North Field cargo facilities, both of which were components in the 1997 program.
3. Bush also tied his call for the expansion of liberty with America's own historic desire for liberty.
I would be sorry if too many questions distrubed you. But your excellent answers may be of great help to me in further improving my English.
A. One should recognize the importance of health.
B. One should recognize importance of health.
Here, the first is right. Many differernt things can have importance, but here you are going to focus on one in particular- health, rather than justice, etc.
1 an expansion of NATO forces - here, he is asking for a single expansion, while the Postal Service could be exapnsion in more than one area. You could say 'the expansion' in the seond example because it is specific, like Bush's call. Bush is call is more specific than Karzai's because Karzai has called for it, but it hasn't fallen in general discussion yet.


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edward4ever wrote:You're right! I can see him saying that!! Funny!Zoltan wrote: I don't know why thats funny but after Charlie left on the ride home he was probably like "Well damn, my daughter is a vampire now. Great."
OMG! I remember the first time I read that, I thought the same thing too! "Holy Crow...he knows!!"Zoltan wrote:And since Charlie knew the whole legend he might have been tipped off when one of the Cullen's touched him in those two years. Come to think of it in the movie it makes it kind of funny when Bella tells Charlie she has a date with Edward.
"Ive got a date with Edward Cullen"
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Pilgrims and Day Trippers on Bogota's Monserrate
Monserrate, a mountain near the city center of Bogota, Colombia, is a destination for Catholic pilgrims and day-trippers alike. WSJ's Dan Molinski reports via #WorldStream.
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Hi eveyone! We have a 7 year old lab mix and had something very strange happen day before yesterday. When we got up he would just stand in one place with his tail stuck down very tight to his butt and his head hanging low. His stance was also kind of stretched out. We could not get him to sit or lay down. He would wimper and shake a bit at times. We tried several times to get him to come down the stairs and finally after an hour we got him to come down and go out but he didn't do anything. (We do live in Minnesota and it was cold that morning) He was like this all day. When my daughter got home from school he was back up stairs standing in that same position as earlier. We did get him to come down stairs after many attempts again. He didn't eat anything until we fed him when he was laying down we put it on the floor in front of him. He downed it like no tomorrow. But he would not go near his water. Finally around 7 pm he did go out and did his business. Then the next morning he got up and was 50% better and by 5 pm the next day he was back to the normal dog we know. We did take him to the vet and they didn't find anything wrong. The other weird thing is we did see him do this funny thing with his tail and head about a week and a half ago. But it was only for an hour or so. Just thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone has ever experience anything like this.
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Former Pearl Jam Accountant Faces 14-Month Prison Sentence
Rickey Charles Goodrich, the accountant who lost his job as the chief financial officer for Pearl Jam's management company after the band discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars missing from its coffers, has been sentenced to serve 14 months in prison.
Although his fate has been determined, the Seattle Times reports that Goodrich still has two weeks to "get his financial affairs in order." Saying his main concern is that Goodrich pay back the more than $300,000 he embezzled from the band to "pay personal debts and fund lavish family vacations, spa treatments, life insurance and pricey California wines," Superior Court Judge Roger Rogoff said, "There is nothing more devastating to an organization than someone who takes money from the inside."
Goodrich's legal defeat concludes what once seemed like a promising career in the Pearl Jam fold. Hired by the band's touring company in 2005, Goodrich was appointed CFO of their management corporation, Curtis Inc., by manager Kelly Curtis the following year. But by 2009, "a series of financial discrepancies" led to Goodrich being relieved of his duties as tour accountant -- and then in 2010, when he filled in for the band's new tour accountant, those discrepancies started anew.
According to the Seattle Times' report, the band realized $15,000 in "road cash" was missing, which Goodrich claimed had been paid out as road bonuses to the crew -- none of whom had actually seen the money. Confronted about the missing funds after the tour, Goodrich "repaid the band $45,000 for so-called loans he paid to himself by forging Curtis' signature," and was ultimately fired in September of that year. Since then, attorneys say he's continued to cut down his debt to Pearl Jam; the article states that at the time he filed his guilty plea last December, he'd paid back $125,000.


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Guys, we realize how tricky it can be searching for jewelry for your lover. It can a minefield of potentially expensive mistakes and false steps that she will act to like, and then never use.
The look on your girlfriend's face when she receives a necklace from you that she honestly likes is clear, and priceless. If you don't understand what we are talking about here, the chances are that you have been buying the wrong necklaces your entire life.
But don't stress. Today we are going to share our top 10 list of necklaces for girlfriends that they are sure to love. There is a little something for just about every girlfriend in this list and we have set a max price of $300 for this article, so it's not going to cost a fortune either.
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Sterling Silver and Swiss Blue Natural Topaz Gemstone Pendant Necklace: We are beginning by our list with a necklace that is jaw-droppingly beautiful. If you are shopping for a necklace that makes it look like you spent lots (while keeping things affordable) this is the one for you.
The centerpiece of this necklace is a spectacular deep (yet bright) blue topaz gemstone. This stunning rock will shimmer and shine various shades of blue at every turn. The sterling silver bands are encrusted with several premium quality and super reflective cubic zirconia gemstones. Cubic zirconia is not the most classy stone in the world, but it adds a little bit of dazzle and shine to an already sparkly and shiny necklace.
With this necklace, you are going to get huge amounts of boyfriend points (without shelling out lots of money).
Cultured Black Pearl Pendant Necklace: Well, we are here to inform you that black pearls are real, they are gorgeous, and your girlfriend will cherish them. We searched high and low to find this product, it's a fabulous piece that your girlfriend will want to wear (and show off) at every possible occasion.
The pearl itself is set on a classic swirling, modern sterling silver pendant that is a stunning piece of skillfullness. We love the manner in which it has not been glossed to a mirror shine like most necklaces (it is very moderately cloudy). This is the perfect balance to the exceptional appearance of the black pearl (if it was ultra gleaming, the pearl would look slightly dull in contrast).
Heart Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace: No self-respecting checklist that offers necklace suggestions for your girlfriend would be whole without at least one (or two) heart shaped suggestions. This stunning piece is a rare, and beautiful take on the heart shaped necklace that will show the lucky lady just how much you care.
The pendant of this necklace is created from what appears a single band of 925 sterling silver. To give the necklace an extra precious sense of sumptuousness the silver has been clad in a precious metal called rhodium (which is a member of the titanium family). This gives the pendant an uncommon but beautiful glossy shine (it's not quite a mirror shine) and permits the gemstones to be the star of the show.
It has been warped and twisted into a heart shape with various overhanging gradients and curves to make a truly elegant piece. The band is partly covered on one side with large and shiny cubic zirconia gemstones that are tightly packed together. The dense nature of the way these stones are set gives an almost floral feel to the necklace and is very "beautiful" (for want of a better word).
The single large gemstone in the middle is the main feature of this pendant and is a large high-quality cubic zirconia. It gives the entire item a focal point that completes the pendant and makes a well-rounded, high quality, beautiful necklace.
4. Sterling Silver Diamond 3 Stone Heart Pendant
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Calm down guys, don't lose it.
Just because this is a diamond necklace doesn't mean you are going to have to start eating ramen noodles every meal this month. This stunning diamond necklace costs less than $100 but will buy you an infinite amount of boyfriend points. She will be on Facebook posting pictures of this piece (bragging to her friends about how her boyfriend got her a diamond necklace) within a few minutes of receiving this gift.
You can thank us later.
The pendant of this necklace is made from extremely polished 925 sterling silver which normally would be a talking point, but this is a diamond necklace-- so let's advance to the good stuff.
All diamonds used in these necklaces follow the Kimberly process and are certified to be conflict-free. The combination of the heart shaped pendant and these stunning diamonds are sure to bring a smile to your girlfriends face. Trust us, it's really website worth it.
14K Gold White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace
It's hard to picture anything that is more elegant than a pearl necklace. It is almost the definition of classical beauty, and it has continued being a must-have for any fashion conscious lady for hundred of years.
This stunning necklace is formed entirely of natural, freshwater cultured pearls on sale at ebay that are of an awesome quality. It's hard to believe that they are real when you consider the initial necklace price of this product (but they are real). Each pearl is handpicked from a large selection and represents the very best in terms of luster and shine.
This is another one of those products that will make you look like you have spent hundreds of dollars more than you actually have.
If your girlfriend is a little bit fussy about what she puts on (and you have hardly ever seen her wear a pearl necklace) then this should be top on your shortlist. No matter what her style is, she will always have the ability to find a way to wear a pearl necklace.
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MIAMI, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2010) - Senior Sinead O'Sullivan (Galway, Ireland) and sophomore Nina Muehl (Vienna, Austria) both fired first round scores of 75 and tied for 18th on the individual leaderboard, leading the ETSU women's golf team to a fourth place standing on the team leaderboard following opening round action in the Hurricane Invitational Sunday at the Don Shula Country Club.
The Bucs finished with a team score of 304, and are 12 strokes back of first place Georgia State. Individually, San Diego State's Christine Wong fired a first day score of 69 to lead by three strokes over four other players.
"I'm pleased with our start today and it was nice to get out and compete," said ETSU head coach Stefanie Shelton. "But we need to stay focused for the next two days and get our spring season off to a strong start. We are in contention, which is where we expect to be."
Along with O'Sullivan and Muehl, senior Laura Jansone (Jurmala, Latvia) finished tied for 25, while sophomore Mayte Vizcarrondo (Cadiz, Spain) tied for 44th.
The Bucs will continue with second round play on Monday, followed by third and final round action on Tuesday. For more on ETSU women's golf throughout the spring season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's golf link.


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April 15, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - In the first-ever meeting between the MIT and Wellesley College softball programs, Wellesley came out on the winning end of a NEWMAC doubleheader on Friday. Wellesley took the first game, 1-0, and followed up with an 11-0 five-inning victory.
In the opening game, MIT (4-18, 0-12) threatened to get on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth when Amanda Jason led off with a walk. Cheryl Texin reached on an error and Jason moved to second. Carly Saylor's sacrifice bunt advanced both runners a base. Leah Bogsted picked up the second walk of the inning, loading the bases. A fielder's choice and ground out got Wellesley out of the inning.
The game remained scoreless until the top of the sixth. A one-out single by Meghan Sullivan was followed by Kara Wong reaching after being hit by a pitch. Sullivan was picked off in her attempt to steal third, but Wong advanced to second on the throw. Ariel Knight doubled down the left field line, scoring Wong.
On the mound, Allie Fox earned the win for Wellesley (18-7, 7-3 NEWMAC) as she allowed only two hits. Bogsted struck out six and surrendered seven hits in the loss.
Wellesley carried its momentum into the second game, scoring two runs in the opening inning. Christine Sodaro led off with a single to left field. Lisa McDonald reached on an error and advanced to third while Sodaro scored. Wong reached on a fielder's choice, however due to an interference call against MIT, McDonald was awarded home plate. Wellesley extended its lead to 3-0 in the third frame. With one out, Sullivan doubled to left field and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Knight hit a two-out single down the left field line to score Sullivan.
The Engineers attempted to end the shutout in the bottom of the inning. Lara Kostun hit a single to right field with one out. A ground out by Elizabeth Gillenwater advanced Kostun to second. A single by Amanda Poteet to centerfield put runners on the corners. A ground out to shortstop ended the scoring threat.
Wellesley tacked on another run in the next inning. Melissa Irvin hit a one-out single to second base. Despite a line out to shortstop, Irvin was allowed to advance to second due to an interference call against the Engineers. After stealing third, she scored on McDonald's single to shortstop.
Wellesley's offense exploded in the fifth inning as it tallied seven runs. Knight sparked the rally with a single. Alexandria Coari and Kathleen Biggins reached on two consecutive errors, loading the bases. A third defensive miscue allowed Knight and Coari to score. A pop up was followed by an error in left field, clearing the bases and allowing Sodaro to reach and then advance to second. McDonald hit a RBI single and then scored on a triple by Sullivan. Wellesley returned to the top of the order as Wong posted a single that scored Sullivan. MIT got out of the inning by picking off Wong at second.
Kristie Gola received the win, as she struck out four and allowed four hits. Bogsted picked up her second loss of the day after surrendering 10 hits in five innings of work.
The next game for MIT will be on Friday, April 22 when it hosts NEWMAC foe Clark University.


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Immigration Reform Unites Dems, GOP
WSJ reporters Laura Meckler and Peter Nicholas size up the politics of immigration reform and weigh the chances of it producing legislation on Seib & Wessel. Also: Marco Rubio's role and what this means for the 11 million immigrants already here. (Photo: Getty Images)
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A lot. It can tell us a lot. Like, according to a scientific analysis, including but not limited to the sale of plush MLB and NFL dolls, Derek Jeter is roughly 60 times more popular than Alex Rodriguez. That's a bit of an unfair comparison, though—I mean, Mr. November!—let's check some other figures. It appears Mark Sanchez, the Mark Sanchez, is six times more popular than A-Rod. Fellow teammate Robinson Cano is only twice as popular as A-Rod. Which makes sense, he stunk the joint up this postseason.
Bryce Harper? 20 times more popular. Chase Utley? 10 times. The Ian Kinsler plush toy—seriously—is seven times more popular. Seven times! Fucking Jordy Nelson has sold 10 of these things to A-Rod's zero.
Michael Vick. Michael Vick has rehabilitated and all that jazz and appears to be on the right track as a human being and I wish him well. But he still oversaw the systematic torturing and raping and murdering of dogs. The Michael Vick plush toy has sold more than 10 times as much as the Alex Rodriguez plush toy.
Will someone please buy one of these things? The guy's having a rough week.
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4,4 su luglio 14, 2013
Perfect if you want to treat yourself during a Wine country getaway. On-site wine tasting on weekends (only serving wines from wineries owned by the same company as the Inn - but the staff has a general interest in and knowledge of wineries in the area). Breakfast was plentiful with several innovative twist on traditional breakfast foods.
4,6 su giugno 29, 2013
We spent two nights here while exploring wine country. The room was very comfortable, but the highlight of the room was the shower and tub- amazing! The complimentary wine hour and the cookies set out in the afternoon were also highlights of the stay. I would like breakfast, which was delicious, to be served earlier. It was served at 9 and we had 10 am appointments to get to which made it tight in the mornings.
4,2 su giugno 11, 2013
Exceeded my expectations! Would stay there again!
4,6 su maggio 29, 2013
We are repeat guests of the Grape Leaf Inn. While we live only an hour away, staying here brings us to a whole new world of beauty, fine touches and relaxation. Rooms are all beautifully appointed and very clean. My ONLY complaint is that breakfast starts so late that half the day is over...no coffee available till 7:30 and breakfast (absolutely delicious) isn't till 9. If you are not an early riser, this is the place to stay in Healdsburg!
4,4 su maggio 01, 2013
The Grape Leaf Inn is as beautiful inside as it is outside! My husband and I stayed 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed almost the whole visit. I say "almost" because the inside temperature of the house for the duration of our stay was absolutely freezing. My husband complained of being cold and he's never cold. On the positive side, the breakfasts were incredible, and the speakeasy was pretty cool. We would definitely stay at the inn again, but bring bed socks and flannel pyjamas!
3,4 su marzo 13, 2013
We were able to book a very last-minute reservation during busy Barrel Tasting weekend. The owner (?) who greeted us a check-in was cheerful and helpful, providing a tour of the space and information about the property. The inn itself is a lovely converted old home - with the anticipated small spaces and thin walls that come with old homes. The room itself was quite comfortable but the bathroom would be considered by most to be very small, and included my own personal bugaboo: lack of towel racks or hooks. (There was a hook on the back of the door, but it was only available if we removed the robes hanging from it and put them elsewhere.) Also, the showerhead was hopeless, but none of those minor inconveniences made our stay unhappy. We missed the evening wine tasting - although it looked very appealing - and slept in through breakfast - although it smelled great! - but we LOVED the warm cookies in the dining room when we came back in the evening. We'll definitely be back.
5 su marzo 04, 2013
Thank you so much for the wonderful weekend in your Inn. We had a GREAT time! The weather was perfect for sitting outdoors Friday night, the room was clean, gorgeous and very comfy... and the food was OUTstanding! Our Chef Candy was fabulous. We told her we'd like to live with her, so we could enjoy more of her cooking specialties. YUM! Thank you again for the most wonderful weekend on our very special anniversary. We will definitely come back!
3,6 su gennaio 02, 2013
Kristen was extremely helpful in helping us plan ourt weekend; she shared a lot of good tips and suggestions, sent us in the right direction. She made sure that our stay at Grape Leaf was comfortable; she checked in with us several times to make sure that our needs were met. We can't thank her enough!
4,6 su novembre 18, 2012
I spent 2 nights at Grape Leaf Inn, while in Healdsburg for the annual half marathon run. Quite a lovely place. My only suggestion is need for better lighting in the rooms for reading in ved
4,4 su novembre 14, 2012
Great place that is close to downtown. Awesome breakfast! Well entertained by 'Peaches' the cat! Will stay again...
4,8 su ottobre 23, 2012
We spent two nights in the Sangiovese room. The room was beautiful and well appointed. Breakfasts were unbelievably delicious and filling. Wine tasting in the Speakeasy was a nice touch. We would absolutely come back!
4,2 su ottobre 22, 2012
Breakfast was delicious!!! Was great to meet other people. Kirstin was quite helpful with winery information. Don't forget to eat the cookies that are laid out every afternoon. Worth the calories!
3,6 su ottobre 16, 2012
Our stay at the Grape Leaf Inn at the end of September was in the Winemaker's Cottage. The cottage is large and the beds are very comfortable. Having a full kitchen with a dining area enabled us to enjoy early morning coffee before heading to the Inn for a fabulous breakfast. We were disappointed that the hot tub was not operational during our stay and the staff was not very effective in communicating what was happening. Also, the living room furniture is more like rattan patio furniture than living room furniture. It is not very comfortable, but we spent most of our time in the valley and not in the cottage. Overall, it is a nice quiet place and very spacious with wonderful, gourmet breakfast.
4,2 su ottobre 10, 2012
The breakfast is amazing! The wine in the evening wonderful. Very nice place to stay. Note however they only do breakfast from 9-10 am, which we all thought was a little late. But it is worth the wait.
5 su ottobre 06, 2012
We spent two nights at Grape Leaf Inn for a girls getaway weekend in the wine country and had a great experience. Our room (Chardonnay) was lovely. The decor was comfy and cozy, and the bed and linens were super comfortable. Breakfast each morning was delicious, and the portions were HUGE. The neighborhood is nice - a short distance from shopping and restaurants - and also a great place for a morning run (or walk). We did not hang around the inn much - left right after breakfast each morning and arrived back after dark, but the aura is welcoming and safe at any time of day or night. Late (really late) one evening, someone in a room close to ours ran a quite long bath then turned on their jacuzzi, and the noise and floor vibration was quite loud, but the house is old and charming, so although it was distracting, that one issue would certainly not prevent us from staying there again. Again, a nice place to stay.
4,2 su settembre 25, 2012
I have travelled extensively worldwide, always staying in (luxury) hotels. When planning a visit to Healdsburg, a friend in San Francisco recommended the Grape Leaf Inn there. As I trust his judgement, I booked a three night stay and we had a wonderful time. Very nice property, excellent guest room, interesting breakfasts and lovely staff and management. I would definitely consider staying in similar properties in the future.
2,2 su settembre 17, 2012
Meet by hostess early evening. Proceeded to show room and resturant/attraction book. Last we saw of her. Better service at a Holiday Inn. Breakfast served at 9:00 AM Needed to get on with sightseeing. Maybe they could get up early to accomidate guest schedule not theirs. Cook did not speak English. All in all not what you would expect from a hospitable B&B!
3,8 su settembre 12, 2012
We enjoyed our stay and this B&B is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Healdsburg, with it's many shops and restaurants. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Very pleasant.
5 su settembre 12, 2012
Was booking last minute for a weekend trip to Healdsburg for my girlfriends birthday. There was one room left which was a cottage off location from the actual inn. Fantastic accommodations, service, food, setting, and proximity to town and many wineries. Richard and Kae, along with Trevor were more than accommodating, even allowing a late checkout.
4,6 su settembre 10, 2012
Our recent stay at the Grape Leaf Inn was a wonderful experience! Our main concern was that the noise from other guests would bother us. We did not hear any noise coming from within the house at all! It was like sleeping at home! The location is perfect for downtown Healdsburg as well as area wineries. We would definitely stay at the Grape Leaf Inn again!
4,2 su settembre 06, 2012
We enjoyed our stay at the Grape Leaf Inn very much. Breakfast was delicious, the location was wonderful and we enjoyed meeting the owners very much.
4,8 su settembre 06, 2012
We loved our stay at the Grape Leaf Inn! Our room was serene with big windows that opened to let fresh air in and a nice big bathtub to enjoy! It was a very relaxing place that automatically put us into "vacation mode." The gourmet breakfast in the morning was put together nicely with unique and delicious flavors. I have to mention the daily homemade cookies as well! We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great experience!
4,8 su agosto 19, 2012
This was our first time at the Olive Leaf. It was a cozy B & B in a charming town. The room was clean, tastefully furnished in Victorian style. After a good nights sleep we awakened to the best breakfast ever. The inn was perfectly situated within an easy drive to numerous wineries, the Russian River, the Armstrong Redwood Forest and also not too far from Bodega Bay. The innkeeper was friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
3,8 su agosto 10, 2012
We have stayed at the Grape Leaf Inn on several occasions. It was again an enjoyable experience, although we missed the wine tasting experience (only held on Friday and Saturday) and meeting other guests. We stayed in the Gamay Rose which was a quiet room and the location on the first floor made transporting luggage easy. We had left a few bathroom item behind and the manager was kind enough to have it shipped overnight to our next accommodation.
3,6 su agosto 07, 2012
Very comfortable atmosphere. Ashly was very charming and the breakfast was original. A little too gourmet for us - we are more purists when it comes to breakfast, but most offerings were quite tasty
4,6 su luglio 26, 2012
We loved the room and the grounds, the service, and the food at the Grape Leaf Inn. I highly recommend it!
4,6 su luglio 22, 2012
Loved the Speakeasy. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. Breakfast was out of this world.
4,8 su giugno 14, 2012
I highly recommend this to anyone wishing to get away from it all. The team at the GLI was attentive and gracious. The breakfast was amazing everyday. The location is spectacular for quick jaunts into the town, but far enough away that you are out of touristy bits. The rooms are beautifully appointed and extremely clean. The Inn itself is a wonderful place to relax, with beautiful outside gardens, a place where you can read or maybe even write a book.... All in all an amazing get away
5 su giugno 06, 2012
The rooms were amazing and the breakfast and afternoon cookies were nothing short of phenominal. If staying on a Friday or Saturday be sure to visit the Speak Easy in the basement to experience some of Richard's wine collection. The were so good we joined his wine club. Cannot wait to go back next year!
5 su giugno 06, 2012
My wife & I needed a romantic getaway & couldn't get into St Helena. We found this place last minute & assumed we would regret our poor planning. Boy were we suprised. The entire experience was perfect. The room & food was great & Healdsburg was amazing. So many great restaurants & Wine shops. We'll be back soon!
4,6 su giugno 04, 2012
Yhis is a very special B and B. the old Victorian home makes a lovely place to stay after wine tasting and enjoying wonderful Gealdsburg. It is within walking fistance of town. We always utiliE the two person jacuzzi. Our room, The Cabernet, is the one we always stay in. It's small bit serves us well. The grounds are gorgeous, the breakfast truly scrumptious and can be enjoyed outside in nice weather.
4,2 su maggio 27, 2012
Our room was lovely and the breakfasts were absolutely divine. We were very disappointed, however, that the speakeasy was not open the weekend we were there. It is one of the distinguishing features that sets Grape Leaf apart, and it was a shame not to have it open.
5 su maggio 12, 2012
What a wonderful place to fall in love!
4,6 su aprile 18, 2012
Service was top notch, rooms were comfortable and beautifully furnished. Spa tub shower was a treat.. Food was superb.
4,0 su marzo 13, 2012
We were lucky enough to stay at The Grape Leaf Inn for two nights. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and shown around the house and up to our room. It was beautiful but the room had a queen size bed which is a little small for us as my husband is 6'5. When I asked if there was anything else available they were more than accommodating. We were given a beautiful room with a king size bed and fireplace. What an unexpected upgrade. The breakfasts were outstanding and the other guests were fun to get to know. The location was so convenient to everything. It was truly a wonderful getaway. We can't wait to return.
4,0 su gennaio 22, 2012
Stayed the weekend ofJanuary 6th 2012. Hosts Richard and Kay could not have been more hospitable. The room(Syrah) was very romantic and cozy. We couldn't havehadamore wonderful time.
5 su dicembre 20, 2011
I love this place, food is delicious, beds are so comfortable you never want to get out, fantastic hospitality and service. Grape Leaf Inn will be the place I stay whenever I go to Sonoma!
4,6 su dicembre 20, 2011
A wonderful retreat and perfect location for wandering around Healdsburg. The rooms and staff were delightful and we fully intend to return for a longer stay, hopefully this year. The B & B is gorgeous and beautifully appointed throughout. The breakfasts were some of the best we've ever had - amazing -- and we had a fabulous time tasting wine with Richard at the Inn. The town is much more fun than anything in Napa Valley so book a room here and enjoy! Horizon Air flies into Santa Rosa (short drive) from many cities on the west coast.
5 su dicembre 12, 2011
My boyfriend and I took a chance with our stay in Healdsburg since the Hotels were outrageous and not as tranquil. We had never stayed in a B&B before and had no idea what to expect. We were greeted before check-in by a couple that has stayed at this B&B several times and told us how wonderful it was. The grounds were amazingly manicured and beautiful. The victorian was grand and stately without being untouchable. It was warm and inviting and very peaceful. The inn keepers were friendly and kind and extremely helpful since we had never stayed within the town before. They had a great wine tasting in the evening and we enjoyed getting to know the other people staying for the weekend. The breakfast was above and beyond and always tastefully presented as well. We will most definitely be returning to the Grape Leaf Inn! We would stay here before making accommodations at a hotel any day.
3,8 su novembre 27, 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The service was friendly, attentive and warm, the place was immaculately clean, and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.
4,4 su novembre 20, 2011
My girlfriend and I stayed for a couple of nights to make a long weekend. The house is great and the service is wonderful. Two great bonuses were the breakfast and the Speakeasy. The breakfast was amazing both mornings and the Speakeasy bar in the basement is a really cool touch. Thanks for a great weekend.
4,6 su novembre 09, 2011
We went there for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The inn keepers are a nice couple who are at your beck and call. Just what you would picture a B&B to be like. Rooms were clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable.
4,0 su novembre 07, 2011
Excellent place. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was outstanding. FYI, I'm generally a "hard grader".
3,8 su ottobre 30, 2011
This B & B was great! Our initial room was okay, small bathroom and not the cleanest or most up to date, however, the second room we stayed in was wonderful! The breakfasts cannot be beat!
3,4 su ottobre 21, 2011
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Grape Leaf Inn. We were a bit concerned when we arrived and saw a "For Sale" sign in the yard, but the service and rooms did not reflect any lag in care or ownership. The inn is beautifully decorated and very convienent to town. You can walk in for dinner and drinks and enjoy a lovely walk back to the room. My only reservation about returning would be that our room and bath were VERY small, considering the price. My husband is 6'1 and had to bend over a bit in the shower. We were traveling from far away and for a week, so we had two large suitcases. There was really no place to unpack, so we lived out of an open suitcase. By the time we got everything in the room, walking space was limited. However, if you pack light or don't mind smaller spaces, this should not be a problem for you. The service was pleasant, breakfast was well prepared and presented, and the rooms were nicely furnished and clean.
4,0 su ottobre 20, 2011
Wonderful experience! Room an house spotless and decorated tastefully. Inn keepers/Owners Richard and Kae are great hosts. Incredible breakfast! This iis my second stay and will definitely stay again.
4,4 su ottobre 19, 2011
Lovely place to staff in Healdsburg. The breakfasts are out of this world yummy, the staff is so helpful, and the place is so quiet at night that it makes for a restful sleep. I also had a divine massage!
3,2 su ottobre 15, 2011
This is a true Victorian B&B, meaning decor is period decor, and the lighting is on the dim side in keeping with the style. The Inn is on a suburban street on a corner, surrounded by residential homes. We did not find the outdoor space very appealing as it was small and the furniture was wood and metal, musty and deteriorating. The service was warm yet inconsistent.
4,0 su ottobre 11, 2011
We stayed at the Grape Leaf Inn during a recent visit through Sonoma wine country. Our accommodations were lovely but tall people be advised!! The Zinfandel is an under-the-eaves room which meant a lot of ducking to move around the room. Breakfast was fabulous - especially the orange, pecan and coconut fruit compote served in a scooped-out orange - tasty and beautiful!
3,4 su ottobre 01, 2011
The Grape Leaf Inn is a very nice B&B. The rooms are very clean. A nice staff (who leave you alone) and full, gourmet, breakfasts. We spent little time there aswe were out and about but came back to a lovely place to rest our heads.
4,2 su settembre 28, 2011
A warm, friendly place, located an easy walk from the plaza. Loved the exquisite breakfasts! All staff were very helpful, like being among family.
4,2 su settembre 21, 2011
Beautiful bed and breakfast. friendly service, great breakfast. I will return.
4,0 su settembre 15, 2011
Many wine country B&B's offer "gourmet breakfast", but this one was definitely better than most. Great location for walking around healdsburg, and very friendly staff.
5 su settembre 14, 2011
Breakfast was excellent! Staff were very customer friendly! Very relaxing....would love to go back!
4,0 su settembre 05, 2011
Really nice cottage. Clean, spacious. Was a 7-minute drive down Healdsburg Avenue to the main house for breakfast. Breakfast was amazing! The wine tasting in the Speakeasy hideaway was a treat. Would recommend the cottage as a nice quiet get-away. We do see ourselves coming back to the Grape Leaf Inn.
3,0 su settembre 05, 2011
The Grape leaf in was a great place to stay in Healdsburg. Easy walking distance from downtown with very clean well appointed rooms. We unfortunately were not able to stay for breakfast in the morning, but we heard from other guests that it was great. We would recommend this hotel in order to experience Healdsburg and its many restaurants, without having to deal with the expense of staying on the square.
3,4 su agosto 28, 2011
We spent two days at this Inn. It's in a great location to explore wine country. The breakfast was fantastic with a mixture of food sure to delight any palate. The room was well-appointed and clean. We briefly spoke to the hostess and primarily all of our exchanges were with the staff. The grounds were attractive but it seemed to be an "off" year for the gardens. The Speakeasy wasn't available to us because we didn't stay on the weekend. New policy not clearly stated on blurb. However, a bottle of excellent zin was substituted, waiting for us to enjoy upon arrival.
4,6 su agosto 18, 2011
We knew ahead of time that this was a top choice for Healdsburg. We got more, in the way of fantastic recommendations for winery tasting rooms and events, dinner reservations, shopping and a terrific wine club option. This was luxury defined!
5 su agosto 16, 2011
Such a charming little place-very romantic and the staff was super friendly and accomodating! And breakfast was amazing! I was just there one night passing through Napa, but both my boyfriend and I would love to come back and stay a few days longer!
5 su agosto 08, 2011
We stayed at the Grape Leaf Inn last October when we were on our mini honeymoon. We absolutely loved it there. Richard and Kae were wonderful and the food was fantastic. It is a great location and we plan to return every year. The wine tasting at night is a great added bonus. We even joined their wine club and have been enjoying a great selection of wines for the past year. Can't wait to go back!! -Beth and Ates Civitci
3,6 su agosto 07, 2011
I'm not a huge fan of B&Bs but with hotels starting at $350/night I was in need of an alternative. The Grape Leaf has excellent staff, amazing breakfast and is walking distance to the downtown. They didn't have AC or fans in the room and it was very hot when we were there. Also, it can be a little noisy with other guests. The speakeasy is a fantastic experience. Overall, I recommend it.
2,8 su luglio 28, 2011
Our bathroom was really dated, the sink had chips in the porcelain, and the jetted tub spewed out black stuff like it hadn't been used in a while. It was kind of gross. Otherwise, the room wasn't bad at all. The TV was tiny. The breakfast was really good. Loved the town.
4,4 su luglio 22, 2011
The Mouse House was a peaceful, refreshing get away and the breakfast at the Grape Leaf Inn is beyond any imagination. Hosts Richard and Kae truly define hospitality and grace. We loved our stay, JC & Sally
4,0 su luglio 03, 2011
The inn is very nice. We stayed in one of the vineyard cottages and it was more rustic than I expected, but we enjoyed the quiet. Amazing gourmet breakfasts are served!
4,4 su giugno 20, 2011
We were greeted as soon as we arrived, taken to our room, given a tour of the home, and offered cookies, tea and coffee. Initially, the room seemed small, but we came to enjoy the coziness of it. The fireplace made it special, as we sipped our last glass of complimentary wine in the evening. We would definitely return for the hospitality and wonderful breakfasts!
3,2 su giugno 18, 2011
Comfortable, peaceful, walking distance to town plaza, superb breakfasts, beautiful grounds, all around delightful.
4,4 su giugno 15, 2011
We stayed in the cottages. It was very nice and private and you stay right in a vineyard. The bed was comfortable and the linens were nice. We felt it was a good value and would go back.
5 su giugno 13, 2011
The Grape leaf in is worth every penny. The staff is very serviceful and gracious. They are very responsive to every request and need. The rooms are beautiful with everything top quality. The breakfasts are out of this world. I could go on and on singing their praises. Certainly the best B&B we have every stayed in. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay in the wine country.
5 su giugno 12, 2011
Beautiful setting. Outstanding service. One of the best breakfasts I had ever had.
5 su giugno 09, 2011
Grape Leaf Inn was perfect... It is in a quiet neighborhood with lovely rooms. Ours had a fireplace and window seat for two, and a large glitteringly clean bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub. The Inn is in easy walking distance to all the sites in town. Kae made the best breakfast I think I've ever had! She even went out of her way for us by honoring our vegetarian and gluten challenged diets... even making gluten free cookies that were available on the coffee/tea sideboard. All the staff was friendly, helpful, efficient and professional. The Grape Leaf is beautiful inside and out. It rained the entire weekend we visited so we didn't have an opportunity to enjoy sitting in the garden. There were a number of small sitting areas that would have been a treat... the flowers and landscaping really complements the beautiful old architecture. Little comments here and there in the garden, house and written instructions showed a wicked good sense of humor that I'm assuming Richard has. He runs a wine club in the cellar that sounded like it could have been fun if we didn't already have plans to run up to Ukiah and check in with my mom. Lacey helped us find restaurants that would suit us. The first night we ate at Cafe Gratitude -- a more than delicious and healthy and friendly spot. We asked her to made reservations for the second night at Cyrus Restaurant. Another wow! They have a vegetarian-wine pared tasting menu. It was quite the meal -- just don't make my mistake! We both opted for the "whole hog" 8 course meal... next time I'll stop at 5 courses! What a lovely, relaxed and yummy weekend... I hope we get back someday soon!
4,6 su giugno 02, 2011
I surprised my partner with a night's stay at this lovely B&B, complete with a massage to kick off the evening, a bottle of bubbly cooling in our room as we got back from that, and progressing on from there. The location is super; an easy walk into downtown for dinner. And the brunch! OMG!! Fabulous flavours and presentation... Kae knows what she's doing!! Will definitely plan on a return trip and I would recommend this one to anyone and everyone. VERY highly recommended (and I've been to a LOT of Bs&B over the years!). Enjoy and treat yourself...
4,8 su maggio 22, 2011
The ambiance and room were over the top! Wonderful "Speak Easy" wine tasting bar, entered through the door "behind the bookcase" ... really! Breakfast was original and out of this world. We could not have been more pleased with our experience!
3,0 su maggio 21, 2011
Located in Healdsburg, the GL Inn sits on a quiet street and provides easy access to wineries in Sonoma. Our room was comfortable, and the fireplace in the living room offered a nice setting for easy conversation with other guests.
5 su maggio 10, 2011
This was a romantic weekend getaway made even better by the atmosphere and service at the Grape Leaf. The breakfasts were extraordinary and even eating with the other guests was fun...getting to know other B&B guests and discovering shared interests and experiences was a bonus. The Grape Leaf owners were true hosts, and outstanding wine makers. Would go back in a heartbeat.
5 su maggio 04, 2011
The rooms and service are really great; the breakfast are one of the best you will ever have. If you have any food alergies they will adjust the menu for you. We have stayed at the Grape Leaf twice and each visit has been absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend staying at this inn. The inn is centrally located and only two - three blocks to downtown Healdsburg and it is safe to walk to town.
4,8 su aprile 27, 2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Grape Leaf in Healdsburg. This B&B is in the perfect location (walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in town). The staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The breakfast is scrumptious – some of the best food we had on our trip! The property is amazing, and we will definitely be back.
5 su aprile 16, 2011
Super B&B. Richard and Kae were great hosts. Loved it all and would go back in a heartbeat.
5 su aprile 16, 2011
Wonderful property - great location - can walk to town, immaculate & charming. Breakfast is outstanding & over the top!!! Have stayed there 3 times & each time is better than the last!!
5 su febbraio 23, 2011
My boyfriend and I were looking for a place on a vineyard and romanance... The Mouse House Cottage was perfect!!! The best place I have stayed at ina long time!
5 su febbraio 21, 2011
Service is the key here. We were given several passes and good recommendations to local wineries. Our room was beautiful, and we enjoyed trying the steam shower. The hosts know how to make guests feel comfortable and at home!
4,4 su febbraio 07, 2011
First I have to put in the disclaimer that we didn't pay full price. I think it would be worth it regardless, but we frankly couldn't have afforded it at the current budget ;). But it was wonderful! it was our first weekend away from our darling baby (grandmother loved our trip away because she got extra snuggling). And it was just right! Healdsburg is adorable, the staff were wonderful, the room (chardonnay) was the nicest room in any B&B that we have ever stayed in! We could not have loved it more!
4,4 su febbraio 04, 2011
The Rosenbergs and staff make this outstanding inn even better, attentive yet in the background. The inn is gorgeous, tucked away in a quiet street, yet only a few blocks away from downtown Healdsburg. Would recommend highly. Dining downgrade only a misunderstanding on my request for early time for breakfast (we didn't really have their renowned continental breakfast, so I can't rate it), but in recompense I was given a gift certificate!
4,6 su gennaio 20, 2011
The building was exceptionally quiet despite the presence of a full house. Breakfast dining was incredible. The staff was present but not invasive: our every request completed with a smile. I look forward to a repeat performance!
5 su gennaio 10, 2011
The Grape Leaf Inn offers a friendly B&B experience with amazing food. Their speakeasy - a hidden room with daily wine tasting - is a fun way to taste some small, local wineries you won't find on the square. It is my favorite place in Healdsburg.
4,2 su gennaio 02, 2011
Everything but the room was outstanding for our one night stay. The room was beautiful and clean but small! The angle of the ceiling both in the room and bathroom made it difficult to maneuver and my wife and I banged our head more than once, particularly in bathroom. Service and breakfast were fantastic and our host Richard was spectacular with his wine tasting in his private cellar. The room issues made it tough but otherwise an enjoyable experience.
4,0 su gennaio 02, 2011
Richard and Kaye are fantastic hosts, and provide excellent recommendations on request. The house is warm and nicely appointed, and the rooms are quiet. The breakfasts are amazing, and not your usual fare. Will be back soon.
5 su novembre 17, 2010
I can't say enough good things about my stay at the Grape Leaf Inn. Richard an Kay were PERFECT hosts, and the rest of the staff were just as sweet as can be. Breakfasts were incredible! They were not only good, but good for you; even the "not-so-health" conscious people that I traveled with loved it. Each night we totally looked forward to the gatering in the wine cellar before we headed to dinner was. I will definitely go back!
5 su ottobre 22, 2010
We have been staying at Richard and Kae's lovely B & B for years, and each stay is as good as the first one was. They sincerely care that your experience is exceptional. The great breakfasts and the wine tastings in the speakeasy are bonuses.
4,6 su ottobre 20, 2010
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Grape Leaf Inn. The staff was great in helping us and making our stay comfortable. The location was great and the breakfasts can not be described with any words other than FABULOUS! They need to publish a cookbook!
4,6 su ottobre 18, 2010
Very nice people, good location, fun wine tasting in the beautiful cellar and superb breakfast.
4,2 su ottobre 08, 2010
Love the convenient location! Richard goes out of his way to make sure you have the information, reservations, etc. that you need during your stay. Enjoy the time in the Speakeasy each evening. And breakfast is to die for!
4,6 su settembre 09, 2010
Everyone was really nice and helpful, the room was clean and nice, although a little on the small side. The building is old though, so it wasn't really very quiet (you could here the people in the room next door and the front door opening and closing). Still though, it was great. An easy walk into town... I would definitely stay here again.
5 su maggio 08, 2007
We chose the Grape Leaf Inn, to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday. Everything about the inn, the room we stayed in, and location, were perfect for this. The inn is located two blocks from downtown Healdsburg, which is filled with great restaurants, shops, and wine tasting rooms. You can peruse through menus from all the popular places to eat, and your hosts will happily call in reservations for you. We spent two nights in the Syrah room, aptly named for a popular locally produced wine style. The room had a very comfortable king bed, a Japanese soaking tub, and an incredible two-person steam shower. The room also featured skylight windows above the bed, which were easily opened to allow a fresh breeze to flow through the room. The food was fantastic! We had Creme Brulée French Toast, fresh berries, and homemade sausage one morning, and an equally as good, but different, breakfast the next. The inn also features a hidden speakeasy, in which nightly wine-tastings are hosted. A great place to meet other guests and learn about some of the local wineries. A perfect place for a romantic get-a-way, or to celebrate something special in your life.


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Charles Kelley, executive director of the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA), offered some convincing evidence yesterday that internship programs help young people get jobs.
At a breakfast for college and university career centers at the Radisson, Kelley said a study showed that 63 percent of job applicants who complete an internship get job offers and drops to 40 percent for those who haven't done an internship.
It's data like this that has Governor Lincoln Chafee enthused about the new collaboration between the Governor's Workforce Board and the Loan Authority.
For the first time, the governor has budgeted $3 million for workforce development. Traditionally, the money for that has come from federal grants and the business community. Should the funding gain legislative approval, $1 million would flow into a new work immersion program this year, and the remaining $2 million would be earmarked for next year.
Chafee spoke at the breakfast, noting it was the first day of spring and, like the weather, the state's economy "is getting there."
He endorsed internships, saying people who did them "always jumped out" when it came to interviews.
Under the program, those students completing a qualified internship, for which they earned at least three college credits, would be entitled to $2,000 of forgiveness on any RISLA loan. This part of the program would be entirely funded by the loan authority and does not hinge on passage of the governor's proposed budget.
Kelley said the loan authority has firsthand experience of the value of internships. He said eight of the agency's employees started as interns "and never left." He said internships provide employers an opportunity to get the pick of the crop before they graduate and, hopefully, provide them an opportunity and reason to stay in Rhode Island.
Should the governor's proposal gain approval, Rick Brooks, executive director of the Workforce Board, said under the immersion program, employers would be reimbursed 50 percent of what they paid interns and 75 percent if they hire the participant. Participants must be at least 18 years old and a Rhode Island resident enrolled in a Rhode Island college or university.
With 55,000 unemployed in the state, Brooks said the board is looking for ways "to bridge the gap" between those seeking jobs and those looking to fill positions.
He observed there are different gaps from skills, job readiness and education, and that to deal with the issue, the board is seeking to "engage employers as full partners."
As a part of the effort to encourage students to pursue internships and make it easy for employers, there is a website, www.bridge.jobs. The site, explained Kelley, enables employers to post internships, giving students a place to research positions and follow up. The service, developed by RISLA and the board, is free.
The loan forgiveness program for interns will commence May 1 for 2013 summer internships. Any matriculating students at a state institution of higher learning as well as Rhode Island residents attending out-of-state institutions are eligible.
Kelley said the $2,000 forgiveness applies to any RISLA held non-federal loan.


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Decide what the page is for
Don't just write content: write for a purpose. You are trying to get your visitor to do something - what is it?
Make sure it looks simple
Most people will decide whether or not to read a page based on how hard it looks. If you have 3,000 words in one long paragraph, it looks too hard.
Keep it brief
Find a way to present your message in a short headline or statement, then give a link to find out more.
Establish a style
Work out what your "tone of voice" is, and be consistent.
Don't just copy your print materials
People don't use websites like they read a book. Each page should stand alone, with links to supporting materials (never repetition)
You have expert knowledge about your organisation.
But you need to translate that expertise into a language which works on the web.
You can't just assume that people will understand your content in the way you hope, or that web users will want to read content which is the same as your printed material.
You need to adjust your content to work for the web.
You also need to understand a little about how Google (and other search engines) find and index your website - read our blogs about SEO advice.
If Google can't find your site, nobody else can. And that means you will get no visitors and your website won't meet it's goals.
What is the page actually for?
Before you write any part of the page, be certain you know what the page is for.
Don't simply write a big block of text and assume that's all your site needs. Unless you know what the site is intended to achieve, it is unlikely to achieve anything.
You need to decide what you want your visitors to do. Obviously you want visitors to read content, but then what? Provide the visitor with information, but also make sure you work towards your organisational goals.
Here are some examples of goals:
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- Contact you to make an enquiry.
- Volunteer to raise funds or help your organisation in some way.
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It's unlikely you only have one goal. Even if the main thing you want is to raise funds through donations, you need to recognise that donors like to be kept informed - so a secondary goal might be to encourage people to subscribe to email newsletters, so that you can inform them more.
Work out what your organisation needs from visitors to the website. These are your goals. When you write text, write towards a specific objective.
Give visitors something to do, or they'll do nothing.
At the end of each page (or if appropriate, at the end of major passages of text), include a link to do something positive. Drive users towards your goals.
Think about what it looks like on the page
Many people write web content in Word, and then copy it into their website later. This is always a bad idea.
Word is a good software package for writing letters and documents, but it doesn't look like your website. You may write 3000 words and be extremely happy with the results on the page. But when you add that to your website you'll suddenly realise that 3000 words on a web page looks incredibly long.
If it looks too long, it is.
Remember that people consume information on the web in a very different way to reading books or magazines. If they find a page intimidating, ugly, too long, or boring, they will simply click to visit another site.
You can't afford to lose people's interest. So make sure the web page keeps things as brief as possible.
Keep paragraphs short - it's less daunting to read short passages than long ones. Typically a paragraph should be no more than 2 sentences long (unless the sentences are very short).
In tests, almost all people are put off by long paragraphs - it's daunting to even begin reading a long passage of text, and you will almost never see it in print (look at any newspaper, magazine or book).
Don't simply copy your print materials
If all you are doing is copying print material into a website, you won't be successful. The web is a unique medium, and information is consumed in a different way.
Web users read 20 or 30 words of your content, think they understand what it's about, and look for something to click. So there's no point in delivering lots of detail, and every incentive to make your message clear in 20 words or less!
The following advice should be applied to any content you add to your website.
Brevity gets results
It's been proven that each time you double the amount of text on a page you reduce the amount of people who will read it by 75%.
So if you start with 100 words and 100 people read it, increasing the content to 200 words will mean only 25 read it. 400 words will be read by about 6 people. And so on.
So it genuinely pays to keep your content brief.
If it looks too hard, it is too hard
If your page is packed to the gills with text, people will just walk away without reading. Break it up, and make the page look easier.
- Add well-chosen images, but not too many. Use a slideshow rather than placing lots of small images on the page.
- Bullet-point content where it makes sense to do so (like here, for example).
- Keep it short.
- Add links to "find out more" - people like to click on the web, so don't worry about asking them to click a link.
- Remember: you're much more interested in the details of your organisation than your visitors are. So put yourself in their shoes, and write content they're likely to read and respond to.
Be a journalist
Journalists never know how much space their article will get. The editor might cut 5000 words down to 500. So they're trained to pack vital information into the beginning, in case their article is edited down.
Just like a newspaper editor, web users will cut your information off whenever they want. They'll just click to go elsewhere.
So front-load your content with information. Start by stating the facts at a very high level, then expand on it more and more as the content goes on.
That way, you're more likely to get the key points across before the user moves on to something else.
If there is a lot of detailed information, put it on another page, just like a front-page story in a newspaper might end with "turn to page 8". Interested users will follow the link. Less interested users will still get the gist of the story from the brief overview. It works for everyone.
Establish a style
Your website is one of the most important communication methods you have. So you need to communicate well, and consistently.For example, this guide includes contributions from all of iChameleon's experts. But it's all written in the same direct and informal style, with short sentences, and lots of paragraph breaks.
If the next paragraph was written in a totally different style, you'd notice. And it would have a negative effect on your feelings about this guide. It might not make you stop reading, but it would make you less trusting of the information.
So you need to establish a writing style, and ensure everyone who contributes towards the site understands the principles of that style.
- Be consistent in your writing style, and make sure an editor is responsible for enforcing the style.
- Be consistent in how you use capitalisation and punctuation.
- Be consistent in how you use links and calls-to-action.
Doing these things will ensure better results.
It's never finished
You've finally finished writing content for your website. Haven't you?
No, you haven't.
The best way to keep your website alive is to update the content.
There are three reasons to update a site:
- Totally new content.
- Updates to existing content to add new facts.
- Updates to content to improve communication.
Point one and two tend to take care of themselves, but point 3 is rarely a priority. But it should be part of your job to continually review and question your content. If you wrote a perfectly good page last month, read it again now. You'll approach it with fresh eyes, and we can almost guarantee you'll spot things that could be improved.
Just because you think you've finished, doesn't mean things can't get better.
So now what?
You've done well: you've built a punchy and effective page, with good content and nice images. Your visitors have come to the page because you've added good headlines and made it search-engine friendly. Most visitors have read the page. Well done.
So what's going wrong?
If you don't offer your visitors something new to do (and a compelling reason to do it) they'll go elsewhere. Getting visitors to your site is the hardest part, so make the most of them. Add links and actions that they'll want to do, and that are appropriate to your message. Value your audience, and give them what they want.