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**Private Bedroom in the City! All Utilities Included!** (ingleside / SFSU / CCSF) $650

Two, one-bedroom rooms available in city of San Francisco in great neighborhood. Each room is $650 per month. Minimum 1 year lease. Walking distance to SFSU, Lake Merced, bus stops, Stonestown Galleria, Albertsons, SF Zoo, and Ocean Beach. Plenty of street parking. Share bathroom and backyard. All utilities included except cable, internet, and telephone. Share kitchen with upstairs unit. Female, non-smoking preferred. No pets. Drug-free. $650 security deposit required for either room, non-negotiable (this is NOT last monthÂ’s rent). Available January 1st. Bring credit report or a $35 will be charged to pull credit report. Serious inquiries only. Call Lily to set up an appointment at 415-753-1442 or 415-567-9068. If there is no answer, leave a message.

Classical music: Elgar helps calm zoo elephants

The rousing, patriotic sweep of Elgar's Nimrod, the mournful tones of Nessun Dorma and the urgent eight-note allegro con brio opening to Beethoven's fifth ? they have all been helping animal behaviour experts to make life more comfortable for the elephants at Belfast zoo.The researchers have discovered that playing classical music to the animals reduces abnormal behaviours such as swaying, pacing and trunk tossing, although they said elephants don't seem to have a favourite composer."We tend to see in some situations that elephants don't cope well with captivity just because they have this inherent instinct to roam vast distances," said Dr Deborah Wells at Queen's University in Belfast. "The rationale underlying this study is really to try and improve their welfare and in particular to try to improve these stereotypic patterns of behaviour that elephants are prone to."Her team recorded the behaviour of four female Asian elephants every minute for four hours a day over three five-day periods. "Every single behaviour the elephants could perform, we recorded," said Wells.During the first five days the animals were not exposed to any music. In the second five days the researchers placed a speaker in their enclosure playing a CD of classical music by the likes of Mozart, Elgar, Handel and Beethoven. During the final five days the speaker was switched off. The team report in the journal Animal Welfare that the frequency of abnormal behaviours dropped dramatically while the music was playing whereas normal behaviours, such as feeding, remained unchanged."Elephants are incredibly sensitive beasts," said David Field, zoological director of London and Whipsnade zoos."Their appreciation of noise communication is far beyond our hearing range. They communicate in deep infrasonic vibrations ... so it wouldn't surprise me at all if [classical music] has this calming effect."He said keepers at London and Whipsnade zoos often put a radio on in the enclosures of animals that have to be kept on their own ? for example sick animals or new arrivals at the zoo. Whipsnade's elephants in particular seem to appreciate background music. "We always do tend to have music on but we certainly wouldn't stick to classical music and I think our elephants are a bit partial to Terry Wogan and Chiltern FM," he said.Wells has already investigated the effect that music has on dogs and gorillas. "Classical had the most beneficial effect. Heavy metal had quite an adverse effect on the dogs," she said. She said dog shelters have begun playing classical music to calm their animals as result of that study. She stressed that as yet the team can't be sure why elephants react well to classical music or whether other genres would work as well. "We really don't know what their perception of the music was," she said. It may simply be that it masked unpleasant background noises ? for example from the zoo's visitors.Field believes that as intelligent animals elephants may turn out to be quite discerning. "I think they would have very eclectic tastes actually," he said.Animal behaviourZoologyClassical music and operaAnimal welfareguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2008 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

1 bedroom, kitchen, bathroom inlaw (sunset / parkside) $1050

1 bedroom inlaw in the sunset. One block away from the L line, very close to the beach, zoo, and shops. This inlaw consists of a kitchen(with refrigerator, stove, and sink included), bathroom, and private entrance. Also, you get a private entrance to the backyard. Utilities are included (internet, cable, water, electricity, gas, and garbage). One person is preferred, if 2 people, $1150. Please reply via email if interested. Thanks no pets.

2ba Fully Furnished House - In transition? Month 2 Month $1950 2bd

Fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath home located in the Oakland Hills near the Oakland Zoo. Just move right into this cozy home which features a renovated kitchen, master suite, formal dining room, and detached 2 car garage. Easy access to Hwy 580, 15 minutes to Downtown Oakland/Berkeley and 30 minutes to the City as well as easy commute to Peninsula. Available in late November for a month to month arrangement. 1 year lease not available. All utilities are included including high-speed internet. Pets are okay. Contact me today via email at makedahsdennis@yahoo.com or 510-332-3228

Short-term Sunset District Rental (sunset / parkside) $1400

Serene and sunny junior one bedroom rental 3 blocks to beach with kitchen and bath. Available for 1 month to 4 months maximum. Perfect for hard-working professionals, nurses, grad students, travelers and/or scholars coming to San Francisco for a short period of time. This unit is in a quiet, pleasant, safe location in the Sunset near the zoo. And yet it is only 2 blocks to a street car that takes 30 min to downtown, as well as 6 blocks to an express bus to 4th and Market. Convenient also to bus lines accessing the rest of the city. 10 minute drive to UCSF. Features: • 3 blocks to beach • Access to washer/dryer • beautiful Zen garden area • Private entrance • Fully furnished, including linens and kitchenware • High-speed internet and all utilities included in monthly rent. • Easy parking • Coffee shops, surf shops and groceries are all within walking distance • Mini-blinds/curtains and recessed lighting Preferences: No pets One person only Non-smoker No partiers or odd hours Required: • first month rent plus security deposit of equal amount. • Additional $40 cleaning fee • Credit/criminal check, references and employment verification required. • $ 25 credit check fee refundable if you sign the lease. Rent is $1400/month. If you are interested, email us at goatrock500@comcast.net with personal and work references, a letter introducing yourself and anything else you think we should know. Thanks. View photos at: http://picasaweb.google.com/mngfox/ShortTermRental#

Honolulu luxury condo - 42nd floor w/ superb views (waikiki) $3500 2bd

Beautiful 2bed / 2bath fully-furnished condo 1 block from ocean on 42nd floor with superb views from every room (See Photos): Sunrise, sunset, Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Park, Ala Wai, Yacht harbor, downtown nightlights, green mountains Huge roof top "Sky" terrace offers best 360 degree views in Honolulu. Terrace is open to you and your guests for entertaining w/ BBQ grill, full kitchen, patio furniture, and party-room facilities. Don't miss the exciting Friday night fireworks show! Short walk to Ala Moana Park, Ala Moana Shopping Center, Waikiki Beach, Zoo, Aquarium, International Marketplace, countless Waikiki restaurants. One of the best managed luxury condos in Honolulu: 2005 Manager of the Year, 2006 Highrise Building of the Year and 2007 Building of the Year ABOUT THE CONDO All granite counter tops, tile floors, cherry wood cabinets, stainless appliances Fully equipped with kitchen appliances, cookware, utensils and dinnerware included Flat screen TV with VCR and DVD player A/C + washer and dryer plus linens, housewares, ironing board, iron, carpet sweeper, vacuum King size master bed w/ views of Ala Moana Beach, park and sunset Master bath w/ two sinks, granite counter tops and tile floor Queen size guest bed w/ view of Sunrise, Diamond Head, Waikiki Oversize guest room closet + second guest room closet Guest room bath with granite counter top and tile floor AMENITIES & EXTRAS: Shady, cool, tropical forest with walking path circling the building 2 water falls, koi ponds and teakwood bridge grace the front entry path Spacious and elegant lobby with receptionist Security key fob controls all gates, entry doors, and elevators Free locked storage for your bikes, boogie boards, etc. Full time Windsor security guard Gated covered parking with garage opener Meeting room, lounge and bar with wet sink, granite counters, refrigerator and library Several picnic areas with BBQs Well-equipped exercise room with A/C and three TVs  Heated swimming pool surrounded by palm trees Large outdoor Whirlpool  Several putting greens  Outdoor-exercise stations  Jogging path circling building DETAILS: Available Nov 1st. - Dec 14th & After Feb 17th onward. 2 Weeks: $2,000 + Tax (if during Thanksgiving Week: $2,500) 1 month: $3,500 + Tax 2 Months or longer: $3500 / month + Tax No smoking, No pets sorry. The rent includes one covered parking space next to elevators, wireless Internet, cable TV, water, HOA fees, sewer, trash removal, use of all common areas and amenities.

Large 4 Bedroom Vacation House in San Francisco (San Francisco ) $400 4bd

Linkswww.sfhomerental.comPhoto GalleryDescriptionOcean Beach House756 47th Ave., San FranciscoThe Neighborhood:This neighborhood is called Sea Cliff/Richmond. Ocean Beach is located only two blocks away. You can also hike up to Sutro Heights Park and have views of the Ocean. The Cliff House and Sutro Baths are located a few blocks away or the San Francisco Zoo is about 2 miles down the beach. This large house is located a few blocks away from the Balboa Street commercial corridor. On this street you will find the following stores: Balboa Movie Theatre, Hair Salon, Nail Salon, Yoga/Pilates Studio, Dry Cleaners, Fencing Studio. The following restaurants are only a few short blocks away from the home: Deli, Vietnamese, Sushi, Chinese, Pizza, Italian, Espresso Cafe, and many others. Golden Gate Park is two blocks away. There is a Safeway Grocery store that is located only two blocks away. This large grocery store is open 24 hours a day!Price: $400 per night (5 night minimum, but sometimes we can rent for less time, two weeks or more price drops to $350 per night, monthly rate is $300 per night)Cleaning Fee: $150 (one time charge) Tax: 10%www.sfhomerental.com(415) 505-2525FeaturesBedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Parking: Yes, 2 carsSquare Footage: 2200Location756 47th Ave. San Francisco CA 94107Powered by vFlyer.comvFlyer Id: 1855707

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1br - Great Room with a View (oakland hills / mills) $750

I live in a wonderful little neighborhood right behind the Oakland Zoo and Lake Chabot. We are located next to the 580 and 880 freeways, public transit, and Bart. You are also blocks away from the zoo, and some of the best biking and hiking trails in Oakland by the Lake Chabot National Park. I am asking $750 for each month, one month deposit down. You basically have the house to yourself, as one roommate is gone most of the time, and the other lives in a little condo built in the back. We have wi-fi so bring your laptop. The best part is our backyard with a great patio, barbecue, and fire pit. Come enjoy the warm bay area nights and sunsets at this awesome home. If interested, call me, my name is Alexandra, 510.383-8944 or email alexcandia86@yahoo.com Look forward to hearing from you!

Liger Critically Injures Oklahoma Zoo Worker (AHN)

(AHN) - A worker at an Oklahoma zoo was seriously injured after a liger, a cross between a lion and a tiger, attacked him Wednesday while feeding the animal. - Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:32:14 GMT