UN secretary-general arrives in Afghanistan Nov 2, 2009
A deadly attack on a Kabul guest house with U.N. election workers last week has raised questions about whether the U.N. might scale back in Afghanistan ... An Afghan boy walks by a guarded entrance of a guest house for U.N. staff, which was attacked Wednesday in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Afghans Had Advance Intel on U.N. Attack Nov 1, 2009
Official Says Info About Taliban's Deadly Assault on Kabul Guest House Was Known, But Security Measures Were Lax ... Taliban militants attack a guest house used by U.N. staff in the Afghan capital ... (AP) Afghan intelligence had advance information that a Taliban attack was in the works in Kabul before a deadly assault on a U.N. guest house and ramped up security, but not during the pre-dawn hours when the militants struck, a top official said Saturday. (CBS News)
UN re-evaluates Afghan mission after bloody attack Oct 29, 2009
Traumatized U.N. staff in Afghanistan were under orders to stay home Thursday, one day after Taliban militants stormed a guest house in the capital and killed eight people in a brazen attack that is forcing the world body to re-evaluate its mission in the war-ravaged nation ... The guest house assault, which left five foreign U.N. staff and three Afghans dead, demonstrated the ease with which Taliban militants can penetrate the relative safety of Kabul ... U.N. spokesman Aleem Siddique said at... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
54 U.S. troops die in October in Afghanistan Oct 29, 2009
In another development, gunmen attacked a guest house used by U.N. staff in the Afghan capital of Kabul shortly after dawn today, killing at least seven people, including three U.N. staff members, officials said. A Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility, saying it was meant as an assault on the upcoming presidential election. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Car bomb in crowded Pakistan market kills 105 Oct 29, 2009
Underlining the threat in both nations, Taliban militants in suicide vests stormed a guest house used by U.N. staff in the heart of the Afghan capital on Wednesday, killing 11 people _ six of them U.N. staff, including one American. The bombing just before 1:15 p.m. destroyed much of the Mina Bazaar in Peshawar's old town, a warren of narrow alleys clogged with stalls, shops and food sellers. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Afghan police: 12 dead in attack on UN in Kabul Oct 28, 2009
Gunmen wearing suicide vests stormed a guest house used by U.N. staff in the heart of the Afghan capital early Wednesday, killing 12 people _ including six U.N. staff _ officials said ... Afghan police officers rescue a wounded German U.N. staffer, from a U.N. guest house during a gunbattle in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 ... Gunmen attacked the guest house early Wednesday, killing at least seven people including three U.N. staff, officials said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Top news from the Web Oct 28, 2009
Oct. 28: Afghan police officers rescue a wounded German U.N. staffer from a U.N. guest house during a gunbattle in Kabul. Oct. 28: Afghan police officers rescue a wounded German U.N. staffer from a U.N. guest house during a gunbattle in Kabul. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Friend: Balloon mom will 'go down with the ship' Oct 22, 2009
"When they had their editing business, she was doing all the work. She was in the back guest house doing editing and working on the footage all the time," Cavalier said. Barbara Slusser of Fort Collins, who worked with Richard Heene on a proposed TV show called "The Science Detectives" or "The Psyience Detectives," described Mayumi Heene as stoic, strong, intelligent and big-hearted. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Niles Canyon Railway Sep 25, 2009
As the traveler turns onto Niles Canyon Road, she will pass the former California Nursery Company Guest house, listed on the in 1971. Founded in 1865, the nursery still operates as a mail-order company with its grounds leased out to other concerns. (Suite101.com)
Travel QA: Finding deals from Phoenix Sep 19, 2009
It's $5,500-$7,000 for the week for the main house, $1,500-$2,000 more for the guest house. That seems a not "out-of-sight" price for the high season. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Fresno-based aviation officers fight fire in flight Sep 4, 2009
On Saturday, the fire burned three homes: One that was a primary residence, one that was a second home and a guest house, said Dean Cox, emergency services director for Washington County. About seven other "outbuildings" also burned and about 75 houses were evacuated, he said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Webb Wins Release of American in Myanmar Aug 16, 2009
Suu Kyi was driven from her residence to a nearby government guest house in Yangon for her 40-minute meeting with Webb. She was later driven back to her rundown, lakeside home. (CBS News -- World)
Second homes: The new, improved South Lake Tahoe Aug 14, 2009
(Guest house has 3 bedrooms, plus maid's apartment). Bathrooms: 5 1/2 (+ 4 1/2 in guest house) ... Size: 6,050 square feet (+ 3,850 in guest house). (USA Today -- Money)
demand melancon have a town hall here Aug 13, 2009
Frank Rizzo wrote on Aug 4, 2009 9:14 PM:" He knows how we feel about these issues, he doesn't care. He doesn't work for us, he works for Nancy and the Democratic party. He probably is in California vacationing (hiding) at her guest house this month.Remember this when he comes around begging for your vote when he runs for the Senate against Vitter. ". ANOTHER CITIZEN wrote on Aug 4, 2009 4:12 PM:" dear citizendo you have any idea where this car money is coming from. i doublt if it is coming from... (New Iberia, LA)
Freed Reporters Describe N. Korea Ordeal Aug 6, 2009
They were held in a guest house and had not yet been sent to the labor camp because of medical concerns, the sister said. Laura Ling suf 00004000 fers from an ulcer, while Lee has lost 15 pounds since being detained. (CBS News)
US journalists 'home and free' after NKorea pardon Aug 6, 2009
She said her sister and Lee were held in a guest house, having been spared the labor camp because of concerns about their health. Lee lost 15 pounds during her detention. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Read the story Aug 6, 2009
They were held in a guest house and had not yet been sent to the labor camp because of medical concerns, the sister said. Laura Ling suffers from an 00004000 ulcer, while Lee has lost 15 pounds since being detained. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Profile: Freed US reporters Aug 6, 2009
It seems, however, that the two were well-treated and kept in a Pyongyang guest house, with access to consular services provided by Sweden's embassy in North Korea and allowed to make several phone calls to their families in the US.. North Korea and China share an 880 mile (1,400 km) border. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
New Log Homes Added To National Sequoia Forest Jul 14, 2009
The guest house attached to the garage is 1032 square feet and has a wood stove. According to the SNF, cabins in the vicinity indicate that similar facilities charge up to $240, and average $194 for older, smaller accommodations. (KERO 23, CA)
Journalists held in North Korea ask for pardon Jul 10, 2009
Report: 2 US journalists staying in guest house ... Laura Ling and Euna lee, who work for former U.S. Vice President Al Gore's California-based Current TV media group, are being kept at guest house in the North Korean capital and have not yet been sent to a prison camp as called for in their sentences, University of Georgia political scientist Han Park said ... "I heard from North Korean officials that the American journalists were doing fine at a guest house in Pyongyang," Park told South... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Topanga couple sues Coastal Commission Jul 3, 2009
Why pay to hear uniformed, disgruntled millionaires whine about how their extra guest house or tennis court wasn't allowed. " commonSense wrote on Jul 2, 2009 9:55 AM:" Actually, common sense dictates that if Gilder and Norris and Oshen had nothing to hide, they'd have allowed the site inspection or provided the evidence the film contains. (Malibu Times, CA)
Washington diary Jul 2, 2009
The young soldier guarding our guest house even tried to do a version of the moonwalk to capture the moment of history. Fascination. (BBC News -- Americas)
Forgotten evolutionist lives in Darwin's shadow Jun 29, 2009
He finds what he's looking for: an abandoned, two-story guest house, its doors missing and ceiling caved in. "Excellent. This is the actual spot," he yells. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
"Rockefeller" Likely To Seek New Trial Jun 16, 2009
" After his arrest, authorities revealed that the man with the storied Rockefeller name was really a German national who had used multiple aliases since moving to the United States and was a "person of interest" in the 1985 disappearance and presumed slayings of a newlywed couple from San Marino, Calif. A California grand jury has been hearing evidence in the disappearance of Linda and Jonathan Sohus. Gerhartsreiter, who was then using the name Christopher Chichester, was living in a guest house... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Swine Flu Affects Study-Abroad Students Jun 3, 2009
The rest of the students were quarantined at a guest house on the Hainan campus while the two students were taken to a local hospital. Rai said aside from some stir crazy students the educational programs in China are still on track for the summer. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
What's Happening: Jun 3, 2009
A free before-the-tour continental breakfast is available from 10 to 11 a.m. each day at the Calumet and Arizona Guest House. Visiting all 13 lodgings on the tour enables participants to enter into a drawing for a prizes. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bisbee Lodging Tour offers 13 examples of hospitality May 28, 2009
This year Doors Wide Open boasts 13 hotels, motels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts on the tours held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7, according to Nancy Jacobsen, chamber executive director ... They also get a complimentary breakfast on Saturday or Sunday at the Calumet and Arizona Guest House by showing their tickets ... Canyon Rose Suites, the Jonquil Motel, Letson s Loft, Sleepy Tortoise Guest House and School House Inn round out the lodgings on... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
'Clark Rockefeller' Defense to Claim Delusional Disorder May 28, 2009
He was living in a guest house on their property, under the alias Chris Chichester, when they disappeared. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Back To The Future May 24, 2009
A small visitors center in the adjacent Georgian-style Marion Davies Guest House features blown-up photographs from the site's heyday; some feature Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Cary Grant. Hourlong, docent-led tours of the guest house are available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Thursdays through Mondays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Lodi City Council to decide how long an RV can park in same spot May 2, 2009
jramagic wrote on May 1, 2009 11:57 AM:" Actually- I'd love to have one myself....and may, someday. My neighbor owns one of the largest and finest...a new 40' diesel Monaco Pusher.Holy Cow....its huge! Gorgeous, too. But he pays to store it in a big hanger locally...not at his home. That's the way to go, I think. He does bring it home for a day or two before and after trips...not a big deal. My gripe is the characters who try to save the storage and / or try to create a guest house by parking... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Rockefeller' seeks to move location of kidnapping trial Apr 4, 2009
Gerhartsreiter rented a guest house from them on their property in San Marino. Last month, two handwriting specialists told the Globe they were subpoenaed to appear before a California grand jury, presumably to testify about a postcard from Europe purportedly signed by Linda Sohus that arrived in the United States after she vanished from San Marino. (Boston Globe)
Boutique hotel plays with Japanese conventions Apr 1, 2009
Design You could call Hotel Screen a riff on the traditional Japanese ryokan, or guest house: There are banners with Japanese characters in lieu of a front door, the lights in the lobby are made from Japanese umbrellas and the rooms include elements such as tatami mats, screens and black lacquer furniture. But the key word is "riff." The Screen also includes boutique hotel staples such as white leather couches and big-screen TVs. (Globe and Mail)
Kalama woman breaks silence over lifelong relationship with Brando family Mar 30, 2009
She misses Marlon Brando s monthly stays at the farm s guest house ... Hearing the music, his father stood on the guest house balcony and began playing along on the harmonica ... The farm is off-limits to the press because she s got a deal in the works to sell photos of the guest house, which is exactly as Brando left it on his last visit, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Google exec plans 6,000-square-foot home Mar 21, 2009
Under current Palo Alto regulations, Page could build another 5,000 square feet of "accessory structures," a guest house (up to 900 square feet), pool house or art studio, for example, according to Curtis Williams, the city's interim director of planning ... You can build a building on each of your lots - a pool house, guest house, etc ... These could include a guest house (maximum 900 square feet), pool house, art studio, etc. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
`Rockefeller' asks judge to drop fake name charge Mar 2, 2009
The suspect, who then went by the name Chris Chichester, was living in a guest house on their property when they disappeared. Gerhartsreiter's other aliases include Chip smith, Christopher Crowe and James Frederick Mills Clark Rockefeller. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Clark Rockefeller' Plans Insanity Defense Feb 14, 2009
Gerhartsreiter, who then went by the name Chris Chichester, was living in a guest house on their property when they disappeared. Related Stories. (Fox News)
'Rockefeller' to claim insanity Feb 14, 2009
Gerhartsreiter was living in a guest house on their property in San Marino, an affluent Los Angeles suburb, when they vanished. Steve Whitmore, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which has tried unsuccessfully to interview Gerhartsreiter at the Nashua Street Jail since his arrest, said the investigation into the couple's disappearance is continuing and that his office, once again, encourages the defendant to speak to investigators. (Boston Globe)
Alleged con man 'Rockefeller' rejects plea deal Feb 11, 2009
Gerhartsreiter was living in a guest house on their property in San Marino, an affluent Los Angeles suburb, when they vanished. Jonathan Saltzman can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
