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No. 58: Southern Mississippi
By Paul Myerberg // Jul 5, 2011
Southern Miss scored 478 points last season, a new school record. The Golden Eagles have now set a new high for points scored in each of Larry Fedora's three years in Hattiesburg; his team scored 398 points in 2008 and 428 in 2009. But there's more: Southern Miss has actually increased its scoring total in each of the last 10 years, a period that dates back to heyday of Jeff Bower's longstanding tenure with the program. It begins back in 2002, when the Golden Eagles scored 282 points, up from 278 in 2001; then it was 293, 309, 355, 356, 361, 398, 428, 478. This is good. Then again, Southern Miss continues to win seven games more often than not, which has the locals a bit restless.
Conference USA, East
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Golden Eagles
Returning starters
13 (6 offense, 7 defense)
Last year's ranking
No. 63
2010 record
(8-5, 5-3)
Last year's
No. 46
2011 schedule
- Sept. 3
Louisiana Tech
- Sept. 10
at Marshall
- Sept. 17
Southeastern La.
- Sept. 24
at Virginia
- Oct. 1
- Oct. 8
at Navy
- Oct. 22
- Oct. 29
at UTEP
- Nov. 5
at E.C.U.
- Nov. 12
- Nov. 17
- Nov. 26
Last year's prediction
What about more than seven wins? That's the big question for Southern Miss fans, tired of seeing talented teams fall short of expectations. To be honest, I'm not convinced this team will win more than seven games during the regular season. To do so, Southern Miss might need to be 7-2 entering its final three games: U.C.F., Houston and Tulsa, with the Knights and Golden Hurricanes on the road. This is a pretty good team, likely the best of the Fedora era. However, as unfortunate as it is — or as misguided as I am for considering it — I think the schedule keeps Southern Mississippi at seven wins. I'll cover my tracks by saying this team is easily talented enough to win the East division. It all depends on the outcome of its trip to U.C.F. on Nov. 13.
2010 recap
In a nutshell The Golden Eagles were very close to breaking through in a big way. There was this offense, for starters, which once again set a new program-high for points in a single season. Then there was a defense that, from time to time, harkened back to the days when Southern Mississippi was defense-first – do you remember those days? This defense did falter in a major way against the better teams on the schedule, but Southern Miss did manage to win eight games for the first time since 2006, which is really the one thing to take away from last season. But there's more to remember: the Golden Eagles lost four games by six points or less. Yeah, South Carolina took this team behind the woodshed in the season opener, but the Golden Eagles should have beaten East Carolina, definitely should have beaten U.A.B., lost a shootout at Tulsa and had Louisville on the ropes during bowl play before letting that one slip away. This team definitely lived up the hype, but the close losses were tough to swallow.
High point No, the year didn't hinge on how Southern Miss fared against U.C.F. on Nov. 13. The Golden Eagles took care of business that Saturday, defeating the then-No. 25 Knights, 31-21, for the team's best win of the season.
Low point A 50-49 loss to U.A.B., at home, on Oct. 30. These are the games that really, really test a fan base. To be perfectly blunt, Fedora and the Golden Eagles aren't taking the next step until it can avoid these sort of losses – defeats that really should never occur, especially at home. A one-point loss to E.C.U. was a bit more understandable, if no less disappointing: the Golden Eagles allowed a 20-0 first quarter lead to slip away, losing by a single point despite forcing four E.C.U. turnovers.
Tidbit This tidbit might be familiar. Thanks to last season's finish, Southern Miss holds the fourth-longest active streak of winning seasons in the country. The program's 17-year streak trails only Florida State (34 years), Florida (23) and Virginia Tech (18). I'm keeping Florida State on this list despite the fact that enough wins have been taken away from the 2006 and 2007 teams to have the Seminoles finish with losing records in each of those seasons. The Golden Eagles have not won 10 games in any of those 17 years, though they won nine on four separate occasions: 1997, 1999, 2003 and 2006.
Tidbit (losses edition) Last fall saw the Golden Eagles avoid back-to-back losses during the regular season for the first time since 2003. That team was probably the best of the Bower era: 9-4, with losses to California, Nebraska, Alabama and Utah – games that saw Southern Miss combine to score 19 points. Last fall's team did lose two straight games if we include the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl; the losses to Tulsa and Louisville were nearly a month apart, however.
Former players in the N.F.L.
9 LB Michael Boley (New York Giants), OT Jeremy Bridges (Arizona), OT Chris Clark (Denver), OT Demar Dotson (Tampa Bay), DT Tom Johnson (New Orleans), OT Ryan McKee (St. Louis), LB Gerald McRath (Tennessee), TE Shawn Nelson (Buffalo), OG Chris White (Seattle).
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Larry Fedora (Austin College '85), 22-17 after three seasons with the Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles took a nice step forward last fall, winning eight games for the first time under Fedora and avoiding the lulls that defined his first two years on campus. Things have still been a bit up-and-down for Fedora since he was hired in 2008; just in that year, for example, Southern Miss opened up at 2-6 before rolling off five straight wins to end the year. The impetus behind Southern Mississippi's strong finish that fall was a terrific offense, which set a school record with 398 points — 30.6 per game. The offense continued to hum in 2009, as the Golden Eagles broke that short-lived school record by scoring 428 points. As noted, the scoring mark was bested again last season. Fedora was hired largely because of his strong offensive background, which included a stint at Oklahoma State, where he served as the offensive coordinator from 2005-7, leading an attack that made great strides statistically in each season. Though the offense struggled in 2005, finishing 96th nationally in scoring, the Cowboys finished in the top 10 in rushing yards and the top 20 in total offense in each of the following two seasons. In 2006, the Cowboys joined undefeated Boise State as the only two teams to average both 200 yards rushing and passing. Prior to Oklahoma State, Fedora served three years at Florida (2002-4, offensive coordinator his final season) and Middle Tennessee State (1999-2001 as offensive coordinator). Fedora's additional F.B.S. assistant experience includes stops at Air Force (1997-98) and Baylor (1990-1996).
Players to watch
No, the most prolific quarterback in Southern Miss history isn't Brett Favre, believe it or not. It's Austin Davis, now a senior, who enters his final season poised for his finest season yet. Injuries were a concern over his first two years, sometimes small, sometimes major setbacks that cost Davis significant snaps in the starting lineup. No such worries in 2010: Davis missed no time, starting all 13 games and throwing for 3,103 yards and 20 scores, completing a shade less than 63 percent of his attempts while adding 452 yards and a team-best 10 scores on the ground. Yeah, he's a serious threat. And a perfect fit for the Fedora offense, to put it simply.
Davis needs a little more national publicity – he needs more Conference USA-wide publicity – but he's due to get his time in the sun in 2011. That's due to three reasons: one, he's now a senior, meaning he knows this offense up and down; two, he has Fedora in his corner, which can't be discounted; and three, he has the complimentary pieces to keep this offense skyrocketing up the program's charts. But he must avoid injuries, as while sophomore Chris Campbell and redshirt freshman Arsenio Favor have talent neither have any experience.
Speaking of those complimentary pieces: there is a wealth of riches in the running game. One of the benefits – if there is such a thing – of losing a four-year starter like Damion Fletcher is that it led Southern Miss to spread the ball around on the ground, which in many ways made this ground game even more dangerous. Look for this by-committee approach to continue in 2011, even if the Golden Eagles must give sophomore Kendrick Hardy (903 yards, 7 scores) more touches. He notched those totals despite making only 139 carries, so Hardy is clearly a 1,000-yard contender with 200 carries, for example. Junior Desmond Johnson (611 yards, 8 scores) will still be a factor, but keep an eye out for redshirt freshman Jamal Woodyard, who could be a big, tough-running compliment to the above pair.
The Golden Eagles need to find a little depth and remain healthy – you can't control the latter – but the receiver corps looks great. Junior Tracy Lampley moves over to receiver after doing it all over his first two years: running, catching, special teams. I always wondered why Southern Miss didn't put Lampley in space from the beginning; better late than never, and Lampley is going to make an impact. Senior Kelvin Bolden (46 catches for 722 yards and 6 touchdowns) was an immediate hit as a JUCO transfer, and becomes the team's leading target. Quentin Pierce (38 for 454) is a very nice second option, as are seniors Ryan Balentine, another former JUCO addition, and William Spight (25 for 219). The Golden Eagles will need a few untested receivers to make an impact, so watch out for sophomore Dominique Sullivan, a former quarterback with size unmatched by his fellow receivers on the roster.
Hey, guess what: the defense needs work. Former coordinator Todd Bradford went to Maryland, taking a position under Randy Edsall, which in turn led Fedora to name a pair of coaches in fill his spot, which in turn led his two new additions to make a major change in coaching philosophy. Say hello to the 4-2-5, which will play to the program's seemingly never-ending surplus of speed – but will also lead to some growing pains, as expected. One of the new coordinators, Dan Disch, was hired away from Illinois; the other, David Duggan, the linebackers coach, was promoted from within. They have some work to do.
Get your hard hats out for the secondary, which lost three starters at the wrong time – what with the five-defensive back alignment and all. The lone returning starter is senior safety Kendrick Presley (63 tackles, 1 interception), the strongest piece in this secondary and the unquestioned leader of this new-look group. Sophomore Jacorius Cotton looks like Presley's running mate at safety, but the big question is where Southern Miss goes at the fifth defensive back spot, a hybrid safety-linebacker role that demands a bigger, athletic safety. Jerrion Johnson has the edge, but he brings little experience to the table.
Will Deron Wilson be ready to go come September? It's not an injury issue but off-field woes that have stymied Wilson since the end of last season, and the cornerback situation hinges on his availability. The pass defense was terrible with Wilson, an all-conference contender, in the fold; without him, it might be Conference USA's worst. Sophomore Alexander Walters and junior Marcal Robinson will keep his seat warm in the meantime, but the Golden Eagles really, really need Wilson on the field.
The front four is in far better shape. Perhaps that's solely due to senior Cordarro Law (48 tackles, 6.5 sacks), who's one of the conference's best. When on, Law can be a difference-maker. We know what we're going to get from Law; I'm more intrigued by what converted weak side linebacker Jamie Collins (76 tackles, 2.5 sacks) can do as the team's rush end in this new alignment. There are some holes on the interior, where a pair of starters must be replaced, but senior Terrance Pope (22 tackles, 6 for loss) and sophomore Khyri Thornton (17 tackles, 2.5 sacks) bring a healthy amount of experience to the table. Thornton looks like a future star.
No issues at linebacker. None whatsoever: seniors Korey Williams (92 tackles, 14.5 for loss) and Ronnie Thornton (61 tackles, 6 for loss) are back in the fold, giving Southern Miss two of Conference USA's best. Williams is probably the conference's best, period, a leading tackler whose size belies terrific speed breaking towards the ball. Thornton is a three-year starter who gives some consistency and steadiness to a defense that lack both such qualities in spades.
Position battle(s) to watch
Offensive line It's not really a matter of numbers, nor even a matter of experience. For this line, it's all about how things are due to shake out with the five starting spots: it's all about competition. Two starters must be replaced – Cameron Zipp and Alex Michael – but seven linemen with starting experience are back in the fold. The interior of the line seems set, though one wonders how well junior Alex Quattrochi can replace Zipp, a three-year starter and a first-team all-Conference USA pick as a senior. Quattrochi brings some starting experience into 2011 – three starts at guard in 2009, as well as a reserve role a year ago – but Zipp leaves some big shoes to fill. Joe Duhon, a honorable mention all-conference selection last fall, has one guard starting spot tied up. Sophomore Ed Preston made a run towards a major role during the spring, but I can't imagine he'll unseat Darius Barnes from the starting lineup; Barnes started at left tackle last fall but will move inside for 2011. It's the options at tackle that allowed Southern Miss to move Barnes inside. There are three potential starters for two spots, each from the JUCO ranks: Jason Weaver, Lamar Holmes and Thomas Edenfield. I can't imagine it won't be Holmes on the left side, Weaver on the right, but the latter must show he's fully recovered from the injury that cost him much of last season. Edenfield stepped into the void once Weaver went down and played fine, but he doesn't seem to have the same ceiling. Holmes is the man at left tackle, and Southern Miss should be excited about his potential. Here's the bottom line: the Golden Eagles landed very good line play last fall, so one hopes that Fedora and his staff come to a decision with the starting five sooner rather than later.
Game(s) to watch
The year will once again come down to U.C.F., this time at home. The Knights will want revenge after that late-season loss a year ago; more importantly, however, the Golden Eagles know that the East division will once again go through the Knights.
Season breakdown & prediction
In a nutshell Best team in Conference USA? One of the best non-B.C.S. conference teams in the country? A threat to go undefeated? Don't be ridiculous. Southern Mississippi will be a 10-win contender once it stops giving up 50 points at home to some of Conference USA's worst; until then, this is where Southern Miss is going to fall – about eight wins, with seven just as likely as nine, unbelievably potent offensively but still a threat to lose just as many games as it wins as long as the defense remains three steps behind this offense. Perhaps that's harsh… it is harsh, actually, but that is the message Fedora and this team must accept and address as the Golden Eagles head into September – because this team, as some of those laudatory comments above illustrate, is definitely good enough to unseat U.C.F. and take home the East division. And it's largely because of this offense, which is superb. There are some question marks: the offensive line needs to be rebuilt, as does the receiver corps, by and large, but I have no doubt that Fedora is going to again have a record-breaking offense in the cards. But how will this team take to the 4-2-5? It's a nice thought, this change, but the addition of new coordinators and a new scheme is not always conducive to immediate success. Can the Golden Eagles get better and better defensively as the year moves along? No doubt, and that's probably what's going to occur. But for now, there are other conference foes with fewer questions, who seem farther along on both sides of the ball – not quite on par offensively, but far ahead defensively – as we look towards the fall. If any team is going to leapfrog the Knights and take the East, it's going to be Southern Miss. But I don't see it happening.
Dream season The defense makes great strides in the new 4-2-5 look, joining this terrific offense to lead Southern Miss to a 10-2 finish and an East division crown.
Nightmare season It comes together in spurts, from random week to random week, but the Golden Eagles can't put their whole game together: 5-7, 4-4.
In case you were wondering
Where do Southern Mississippi fans congregate? Start at Eagle Post, an independent Southern Miss Web site and message board. Southern Miss also has a pair of recruiting sites: Big Gold Nation and Golden Eagle Pride. As always, list any options I may have missed in the comment field below.
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Who is No. 57? Tomorrow's program has not gone to back-to-back bowl games since 1991-92.
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Tags: Austin Davis, Conference USA, Cordarro Law, Deron Wilson, Kelvin Bolden, Kendrick Hardy, Korey Williams, Lamar Holmes, Larry Fedora, Ronnie Thornton, Southern Mississippi
Your teaser is a little confusing, I think. Are you saying that the next team has NOT gone to back-to-back bowl games since '91-92, or has just gone to back-to-back bowl games FOR THE FIRST TIME since '91-92?
Paul: Yes, forgot the imperative word — NOT. So tomorrow's team has not gone to back-to-back bowl games since 1991-92.
I guess Florida State is up next?
Oops…missed the NOT…guess it's NOT FSU!
Wow, I should have figured this one out sooner — it's Illinois!
Pretty sure it's Illinois, famous for stringing together great seasons and abysmal seasons.
One of the best preseason articles I've read on Southern Miss in my 20+ years as a USM fan. Nice work.
Spot on article and very well written! As a Golden Eagle fan I am of course hoping for the dream season! I think we have the athletes to get the defense in decent shape and with luck we can hold off our opponents by simply outscoring them. I think we hit 9 wins in the regular season and could win the East depending on that UCF game. Thanks for the great article!
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We returned yesterday from our wonderful Costa Rican vacation and I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed it. We loved staying at the El Silencio (the kids would have liked to stay even longer so we could have taken some of the nature hikes). Being surrounded by the cloud forest was an amazing sensation that really helped us to feel that we were in a completely different world and was a perfect way to begin the trip. Maria Lucia was a very kind tour guide and showed us the all sites in a huge day (the waterfalls, Poas volcano, the coffee plantation & Sarchi). The staff at El Silencio was wonderful and Jeff and I very much enjoyed the food and the very elaborate wine tasting there.
In La Fortuna the activities ruled. We loved everything, the exhilarating waterfall rappelling, the zip lining (& tiger swing - the kids LOVED IT) the volcano hike and we had a FANTASTIC time on the river safari with Gerald and his friend Tom. Gerald was a great guide and was able to share many stories while letting us see the wildlife. We saw a spectacular Toucan flock and of course the monkeys were a huge hit. Ending up at the farm was a fun end note to the trip. Of course we enjoyed the hot springs at the Tabacon - they are pretty amazing. Jeff and I had a chance to have a massage at the Tabacon spa and it was spectacular. The service at the hotel was lovely and our room did have a beautiful view of the volcano. I think the hot springs & spa are far superior at the Tabacon.
Alex drove us from both El Silencio to La Fortuna and then from La Fortuna to Punta Islita (that is a lot of driving and he did a great job - he was so friendly and made the travelling very enjoyable). On the way to La Fortuna he made a point of showing us the Iguana restaurant and it was a great wayside stop for everyone.
Punta Islita was stunning. Our villa Ilan Ilan was ideal, the view and the setting were spectacular. The kids loved the pool (when they weren't swimming & playing in the ocean), Jeff loved being able to finally drive around a bit like a native (the villa came with a small 4 wheel car), and I enjoyed waking up every morning to see the sunrise over the cliffs at the ocean's edge, and hear the incredible variety of birds (and on the last day even the howler monkeys). We enjoyed so many of the activities the hotel had to offer. Andrey & Hector and the whole staff were so warm and hospitable. They really worked hard and made every effort to make our stay so much fun. Hector helped us plan some more zip lining, surf lessons, a dolphin sighting/fishing boat trip and a sunset horseback ride which was the perfect way to wrap up the trip.
Ronald picked us up and got us to the airport in plenty of time. Ronald was very interested in showing us the wildlife as we drove through the different areas and we really enjoyed that.
Everywhere we went the people were absolutely wonderful, kind, and proud to show us their country and it made our trip spectacular.
Erika, thank you for all you did to help make the trip such a huge success.
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Anthony Sokol ,
March 11, 2013
"Hi Erika,
We are home with many good memories from our stay in Panama.
We found your guides and drivers to be always on time and very instructive, especially in David/Bouquette/Amistad. We liked the Panamonte Hotel in Bouquette.
Since the Amistad Park was closed due to rain on the day we arrived, we toured a Race horse breeding farm, Cerre Punte, which was magnificent and might be a consideration for your future guests
Your choice of itinerary in Panama City was quite informative and complete considering the limited time we had.
All in all, we were quite pleased with Kensington Tours in general.
Many Thanks,
Anthony and Barbara
Central America
Karen Werner ,
February 12, 2013
P and I want to thank you so much for all of your help in setting up our trip! It was a wonderful week in Panama--we loved every minute. And we especially appreciated you taking care of the hotel reservation glitch. Your partner in Panama was really great to work with--they did a wonderful job and were very professional. Everything worked like clockwork with them. We look forward to working with you again!
Warm regards,
K and P Werner "
Central America
JulieBottom ,
January 13, 2013
"My husband and I are "Boomers" and veteran world-wide travelers, from our early days with Eurail passes and VW Vans to the present! As such, we are not content with the group tours that "herd" you around and show you the tourist photo-op sites. However, as a busy medical professional I don't have time to carefully put together the type of trip that we want to have in places we have never been before. What a delight and relief to have discovered Kensington tours! Our trip to Costa Rica was the epitome of personalized, professional, and exceptional service. All our drivers and guides were wonderful - Barbara Franz, our naturalist guide in Manuel Antonio National Park was a standout. Our hotels and lodges in San Jose, Tortuguero, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio were unique, lovely, and very comfortable. We are recommending Kensington to all our friends and are already trying to decide where we will go next. Maybe Africa, maybe New Zealand! We cannot say enough about Kensington's commitment to excellence! When it can be hard to wade through the mediocre, such professionalism is refreshing. Thank you Brandi for all you did to make our trip memorable!"
Central America
jack Lester ,
February 06, 2013
"Had a wonderful experience with Kensington and our agent Nella. Everything went very smoothly and we loved the accommodations. The trip was an adventure we will never forget and Kensington made it a worry free trip.
Central America
Kimberly Dellinger ,
August 22, 2012
"Hi Brandi-
Ariana & I absolutely LOVED our trip to Costa Rica. This trip was even better than we had hoped or expected. The quality of the different hotels was excellent, and I was quite frankly surprised at how "deluxe" our rooms were when I was expecting more "average" type of lodging. We were thrilled & loved each place we stayed and we have told all our friends & family about this exceptional customer service. The tour guides were AMAZING, so knowledgable, friendly, spoke great English, & were willing to help us learn Spanish & the culture. We were so happy that we were able to do the different activities-- Canyon Rappelling in Arenal, Venado Cave Tour near Arenal, ziplining in Monteverde, The Springs, and the different rainforest tours. All these activities-- and the other activities along the way-- were WONDERFUL, and we felt very safe and well-cared for during our excursions. The travel arrangements & private vehicles were great- we were very comfortable & the drivers were very professional & prompt. We were treated so well that we felt like royalty!
I am telling all my friends, co-workers, family members and my patients ( I work in a dental office) about how wonderful the Costa Rica trip was with my daughter & how great the service & planning was with Kensington Tours. I have given your name to several people & hope that you'll get referrals from those I've talked with! I am definitely planning on traveling abroad again and plan to go through you and Kensington Tours when I do. My next goal is to plan a trip (maybe Europe or return to Costa Rica?) for my teenage son & I to do together in the next year or so.
My sincerest gratitude to you for making our Costa Rica trip SPECTACULAR! Well done! Below, you will see my responses to the survey (as you can see, I'm not very prompt about checking email, but eventually I get around to it!) you sent a few days after we arrived back home. Let me know if there's any problems reading my responses-- I rated everything "excellent" because that's what it was/is!
Thanks again!
Kimberly (& Ariana) Dellinger
Central America
Dana H ,
July 09, 2012
"The trip was excellent and everything was very smooth. The hotels & guides were all great. I would definitely travel with Kensington Tours again & recommend it to family & friends! Additionally, I would like to start thinking about planning my Africa trip. I am interested in Kenya & Tanzania."
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The Eventi Hotel, located in the heart of Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, near Herald Square, half a mile from NYC's famous Macy's, Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building.
Full-service spa
Eventi Hotel features an outdoor park area and food kiosks, a farm-to-table restaurant and bar, and a complimentary evening wine reception. The full-service health spa offers a range of massages.
Luxurious beds
Guestrooms at Eventi Hotel feature rain showers, bathrobes, and 37-inch flat-panel HDTVs with premium cable channels. Beds offer pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and Frette-brand Italian linens.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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- General
Eventi Hotel's lobby features original art, velvet couches invitingly arranged and a fireplace set into the patterned walls. The hotel's complimentary wine reception is hosted daily in the lobby or, weather permitting, on the veranda.
Eventi Hotel has a private screening room and a wraparound outdoor terrace. The hotel also offers complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas.
The Plaza, the hotel's outdoor park area, offers indoor morning fitness classes, a grassy expanse, a reflection pool, art and dining. The hotel's farm-to-table restaurant, Humphrey, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also features a lounge area. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
The full-service health spa offers massage, facials, beauty services, body scrubs, treatments and wraps. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day.
Guests are offered complimentary bike hire as well as a complimentary overnight shoeshine service as part of their stay. The Eventi is a pet-friendly hotel.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 292
- Number of floors - 23
- Audiovisual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Full-service health spa
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Express check-in
- One meeting/conference room
- Parking limited (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 1858
- Secretarial services
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Wedding services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Patio
- Complimentary reception
- Year Built 2010
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 20,000
- Conference center
- Translation services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
Parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge), Parking limited (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- In-room massage available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Extra towels/bedding
- Complimentary toiletries
- Shower only
- Rainfall showerhead
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Frette Italian sheets
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free movie channels
- Dining
Mornings, the lobby provides a complimentary coffee and tea bar. Each evening, the hotel hosts a complimentary one-hour wine reception in the lobby living room or on the veranda.
Humphrey - this American-inspired farm-to-table restaurant located on the second floor with indoor/outdoor patio seating offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily along with a chic and stylish lounge area.
- Recreation
The fifth-floor fitness center is open 24 hours a day and includes cardio and strength equipment, yoga mats and props, and balance balls. During warmer weather, the hotel hosts weekday-morning fitness classes on the hotel's Veranda.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
- Complimentary bicycles on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Spa
Spa @ Eventi, located on the hotel's fifth floor, includes three treatment rooms, where guests can enjoy facials, massage, scrubs, and wraps.
- Facial treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 3
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 2
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Parking height restrictions apply
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per day
- Deposit: USD 100.00 per night
- Additional Details
Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party CertifiedThis property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.


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Most of the world doesn't have the benefit of picking up food from the corner store — they grow it themselves. A family's plot of land has to provide for their nutritional and economic needs.
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Guatemala: Molding more than corn — molding nutrition June 26, 2011
One of Guatemala's main staple foods is corn — in fact, Guatemalans sometimes even refer to themselves as "corn people." One of the traditional ways to consume corn here is in the form of tortillas.
Guatemala: Mercy Corps Guatemala program featured in USAID Frontlines magazine June 23, 2011
USAID's Frontlines magazine recently showcased Mercy Corps Guatemala's Innovative Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs (IMARE) programme through the personal story of Delma Gomez, one of
Guatemala: Farmers find new markets June 22, 2011
Indonesia: Water flows and greens grow June 20, 2011
Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mercy Corps´ hygiene promotion, livelihood, water and sanitation programmes are improving living conditions for those living in displacement camps on Indonesia's Mentawa
Nepal: Where the river brings life, it can also bring death June 18, 2011
Krishna Bahadur Giri is standing thigh-deep in the swollen Mohana River, studying the best place to cross. The road we were going to use is washed out; Plan B is to turn our Jeep into an amphibious vehicle.
Nepal: Janaki Bhatta in Samaijee village, Nepal June 16, 2011
With support from a Mercy Corps programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Food Crisis Response, Janaki is working hard to make her farm more productive.
Nepal: To combat hunger, Janaki learns new ways to grow, store and sell June 16, 2011
I'm pretty sure Bill Gates hasn't met Janaki Bhatta. But I'm just as sure he'd see in her a kindred spirit — a feisty entrepreneur who's taking some smart steps to increase her yields of aloo (potato) and audha (ginger) — and the income she earns from them.
India: Shubina, the bee-keeper of Kashmir June 16, 2011
The upper Kashmir Valley, lined by the foothills of the Himalayas, is an idyllic spot for raising honeybees. Saffron and mustard flowers, apple blossoms and acacia blanket the valley.
Nepal: Khadga Ramtel in Katwalguan village June 15, 2011
Mercy Corps' Khadga Ramtel, a monitoring and evaluation officer for our agricultural and infrastructure work, talks with women in the village of Katwalguan.
Nepal: When your man goes to India June 15, 2011
The Nepali women we've been talking to don't complain. Or not like I imagine most of us would if we were faced with the hardships they endure — on their own — every day. They live a long way from any services or resources.


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The Paralympics was the perfect opportunity to unfurl the Climate Revolution banner. She did not go to the dress rehearsal as Vivienne knew the organisers would discover what was beneath her copper taffeta cloak. When the time came she opened it up to reveal her message, Climate Revolution.
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The only way to get more pressure is to raise the water level.
I have a water tank on the roof to gravity-feed the house. Will I get more pressure coming out of the tank with a 2" line mounted on the side wall of the tank (at the bottom), or a 2" line mounted on the bottom surface of the tank in the middle?
Last edited by Terry; 11-19-2012 at 05:11 PM.
The only way to get more pressure is to raise the water level.
Don't confuse volume with pressure. The larger the pipe, the more volume you can get, but it will have no impact on pressure. If you try to get more volume than a pipe can supply, all outlets will slow down. This is where larger pipes or higher pressure make a difference.
Taking a shower with a gravity fed supply can be less than thrilling...there, you need a pump or height to increase the pressure.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
If your water level is 15 feet above grade, you will have 6.5 psi. This will work for showering if you have a lot of volume. It will not work well using one of today's regulated shower heads.
Ja, but the showerhead is not likely to be at grade. If the showerhead is 7.5 feet above grade the pressure will be 3.25 PSI.
Lets say the tank (on roof) has a capacity of 1200 liters. If I come out of the tank with a 1" line, run this line across the roof (horizontaly) and then reduce to a 3/4" line vertically downwards through the walls to the fixtures, what size of air inlet tube do I need at the top of the tank to maximize pressure throughout the system?
Thank you
The answer is "it depends" on the temperature of the air and the water and the length of the tube. My guess is 1/4" would do it.
According to Wikipedia, it is just simple math.
Viscosity of air
Pressure dependence of the dynamic viscosity of dry air at the temperatures of 300, 400 and 500 K
The viscosity of air depends mostly on the temperature. At 15.0 °C, the viscosity of air is 1.81×10−5 kg/(m·s), 18.1 μPa.s or 1.81×10−5 Pa.s. One can get the viscosity of air as a function of temperature from the Gas Viscosity Calculator
Viscosity of water
Dynamic Viscosity of Water
The dynamic viscosity of water is 8.90 × 10−4 Pa·s or 8.90 × 10−3 dyn·s/cm2 or 0.890 cP at about 25 °C.
Water has a viscosity of 0.0091 poise at 25 °C, or 1 centipoise at 20 °C.
As a function of temperature T (K): (Pa·s) = A × 10B/(T−C)
where A=2.414 × 10−5 Pa·s ; B = 247.8 K ; and C = 140 K.
How is the tank filled? When I lived in the Middle East, they pumped water into the roof-top tank(s) from a tanker truck in one place, but in another, there was municipal water, but it only came on for an hour or so during any 24-hour period. That one had a float valve to shut off the city water once the tank got full. The showers were pretty anemic! In one place, we had a 3-story apartment, and the showers on the lower floors were definately better (but not great) than those on the top floor.
You could install a vacuum breaker on the tank, and it would allow air in as the tank emptied. You'd need another valve to let air out if you pumped water into the tank through a fitting, rather than a door.
To maximize house pressure, you could install a pump similar to what is used on a well along with a bladder storage tank. You'd need an automatic safety shutoff (float switch) to disable the pump if the tank got too low since running the pump dry tends to ruin them quickly.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
If the tank on the roof has sufficient venting at it's top, are additional air vent tubes necessary at various points in the sytem?
No need for additional vents in the supply system...not to be confused with vents for the drainage system which is totally separate.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
You probably have an "open tank" system, so there is no need for vents of any kind. The pressure delivered to the toilet, shower, or sink depends on how high the "top of the water" is from the fixture. The lower the faucet, the more pressure you will have. A shower head, because it is "high" above the floor will be closer to the "water level" and thus have less pressure. It has NOTHING to do with the pipe sizes.
Licensed residential and commercial plumber


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