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The latest updates on Gonzaga basketball recruiting. For everything Gonzaga basketball, head over to SB Nation's The Slipper Still Fits.
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As expected, Gary Bell, Kevin Pangos, Ryan Spangler, and Kyle Dranginis all signed National Letters of Intent today committing to Gonzaga University.
Zach Bell of the Slipper Still Fits provides a breakdown.
Gonzaga expected to ink major 2011 class on Wednesday - The Slipper Still Fits
Mark Few has been building momentum with this class since nearly a year ago when he snagged the verbal commitment of Kyle Dranginis, an under the radar guard from Idaho. Few and the staff continued their momentum all the way through last month when they seemingly capped off the class with Kevin Pangos, a pure point guard with big expectations from Canada.
While Gonzaga's class is loaded with talent, the guy that has created the most buzz is Gary Bell Jr. Bell, aside from being an elite guard prospect with numerous BCS offers, chose Gonzaga over a number of Pac-10 suitors.
Head over to the Slipper Still Fits for continued updates and insights on Gonzaga's recruiting class.
Zach Bell of SB Nation's Slipper Still Fits does a nice job of breaking down the Kevin Pangos to Gonzaga commitment, shedding some insight on Mark Few's class of 2011 Canadian point guard recruit.
Unlike a Manny Arop or Kelly Olynyk; Kevin Pangos never seemed to fly under the radar. The first time I had heard of Kevin he was already being compared to Steve Nash. The hype has not ceased yet and I don't expect it to now that Pangos is a Gonzaga Bulldog. Don't get me wrong, the 6'2'' point guard has done his fair share to earn such praise. From averaging 15 points a game in the recent FIBA U-17 games and being named the top point guard in the tournament to becoming the youngest Canadian to ever compete in a senior men's international game; Kevin seems to fit the bill in terms of a big time point guard.
For all intents and purposes, Kevin Pangos appears to fit the phrase "pure point guard" to perfection. I've probably read 20 articles regarding Pangos over the past hour to try and cram as much information in my head as possible. When I think about all these articles, there is definitely a few common themes/descriptions regarding Kevin. The first one is: leader, floor general, and extremely high basketball IQ.
Jim Meehan of the Spokesman-Review in Spokane caught up for a few moments with Gonzaga's most recent verbal commit, Kevin Pangos, who elaborated on his decision to go with the Zags:
"Really it was just the (GU) coaching staff, they've been great with me," Pangos said. "I felt it was a great fit for me academically and athletically. I feel like they can make me the best I can be as a player. They came up and visited me about a year ago and from there they've been really serious and stayed in touch. Virginia never formally offered, but it was getting pretty serious."
Scouting reports on Pangos are few and far in between, but Draftexpress.com scouted him at the FIBA U-17 championships, where Pangos was Canada's starting point guard:
The clear-cut leader and go-to guy on this Canadian national team, Kevin Pangos had a strong outing in Hamburg and only added to his already impressive resume. Not exceptionally athletic (but likely more physically gifted than we initially gave him credit for), Pangos has good size for a point guard to go along with excellent footwork and a terrific basketball IQ.
The gist of the rest of the report? He sounds like your typical Gonzaga guard -- which is great news for the Bulldogs.
Well, Mark Few sure seems to like his Canadians.
The Gonzaga coach reportedly has picked up another commitment from north of the border, as FlagrantFouls.com editor Nolan Shulman announced via Twitter that point guard Kevin Pangos has picked the Bulldogs:
Just got off the phone with Kevin Pangos. He informed me that he has committed to Gonzaga tonightless than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®Nolan Shulman
Flagrant Fouls is based out of Canada and runs a Canadian scouting service for coaches in addition to its Web content. The report hasn't been confirmed by anyone else.
UPDATE: Jim Meehan of the Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane is confirming the report.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few picked up his third commit for the class of 2011 this weekend when Oklahoma forward Ryan Spangler picked the Zags while on his official visit. Spangler joins Kentridge's Gary Bell and Idaho's Kyle Dranginis in the Zags recruiting class.
The 6'8 power forward chose Gonzaga over offers from Colorado and Tulsa. While he's under the radar, Gonzaga SB Nation blog The Slipper Still Fits thinks he fits the "classic Gonzaga mold".
From what we have gathered about Ryan, he seems to be made in that "classic Zag" mold. He might not always be the best player on the court but he is rarely outworked by his opposition. Averaging somewhere around 26 points and 18 boards a game, it is obvious that Ryan has a tremendous skill set and we have heard that his athletic ability is seriously underrated. Not only can he hit the mid-range jumper in space, but he can also put it on the deck and get to the rim.
The Zags are at the scholarship limit for the class of 2011 but may still add another player due to the expected departure of Elias Harris. Harris, who had a standout season, will likely head for the NBA draft following the season.
For more on Spangler, check out The Slipper Still Fits' interview with him.
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Here's a video of Kyle Wiltjer announcing his commitment to the University of Kentucky during halftime of Saturday's Boost Mobile Elite 24 showcase game in California.
Kentucky commit Kyle Wiltjer did an interview with Tim Brown of OregonLive.com in which he explains his commitment to John Calipari and the Wildcats.
Wiltjer says he talked with current Wildcat Terrence Jones, is looking forward to playing coach John Calipari and hopes that Kentucky will help him reach his goal of playing basketball professionally.
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The Northwest has long been a hotbed for up-and-coming talent on the AAU circuit. Players such as Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson, Jason Terry and more all came up through the local systems before moving on to the NBA. With the Sonics moving to Oklahoma City, the young talent in the Northwest is in focus, and the nation is taking notice.
Kyle Wiltjer became the latest recruit to make it big on the national scene, and because of it, Kentucky head coach John Calipari came calling. Wiltjer, ranked as the 32nd-best prospect in the class of 2011, had a who's who of national and local programs on his recruitment list. In the end, Calipari came through with an offer and lured the Portland star to Lexington.
Kentucky SB Nation blog A Sea Of Blue breaks it down.
Needless to say, Fans of schools in the states of Washington and Oregon have been dismayed at the sudden movement of their talent to Lexington. With Tony Wroten still out there uncommitted, there is at least a technical possibility of yet another highly-ranked Great Northwest recruit playing for the Blue and White. That would be a staggeringly successful invasion of an under appreciated and talent-rich region of America.
With Calipari luring Enes Kanter for Washington's grasp, the ire of the Washington faithful was aimed directly at the Kentucky coach. On the heels of that, Kentucky snagged Terrence Jones after a public commitment to Washington. You could even go back to Terrence Williams (Rainier Beach H.S.) and Peyton Siva (Franklin H.S.), who each left Seattle to play for Rick Pitino at Louisville.
With the talent in the Northwest high, national programs continue to swoop in and pick through the top-ranked recruits the Seattle and Portland areas have to offer. Keeping the homegrown players close to home has become a tougher task, as the rest of the country catches up to what we already know: the Northwest is a hotbed for recruits.
The battles for Northwest recruits aren't over with Wiltjer. Highly touted Seattle prepster Tony Wroten Jr. is all over the national radar, holding offers from nearly every major school in the country. It may come down to Washington and Kentucky again, with Lorenzo Romar and John Calipari squaring off again. There's no doubt Calipari will be keeping a close eye on the Northwest, looking to snatch some of the top talent away from the area colleges.
It's official: Class of 2011 power forward Kyle Wiltjer announced at halftime of tonight's Boost Mobile Elite 24 game on ESPN U that he will commit to the University of Kentucky and head coach John Calipari. "I just wanna let Coach Calipari know I'm gonna play for the Wildcats," Wiltjer said.
The news comes as a surprise because Wiltjer had reportedly not visited Kentucky's campus and had been seen as a Gonzaga target.
SB Nation's The Slipper Still Fits first linked Wiltjer to Kentucky earlier Saturday.
Sources tell The Slipper Still Fits that prized 2011 power forward Kyle Wiltjer has made his decision and he will take his game to Lexington and play for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats.
That was tough to write.
Source tells me Kyle Wiltjer will commit to Kentucky in just a few minutesless than a minute ago via EchofonMatt Jones
Wiltjer's commitment to Kentucky was further confirmed by CBS's Gary Parrish on Twitter.
Kyle Wiltjer just announced for Kentucky. That's four top 20 prospects for UK, which is assured of the nation's top class again.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckGary Parrish
Wiltjer is the state of Oregon's top class of 2011 high school basketball player and has won back-to-back 6A state titles with Portland's Jesuit High School. He has been called the most skilled power forward in the country and is a versatile offensive player who should make a serious impact on the next level.
Wiltjer joins a loaded class of 2011 Kentucky group that already included Anthony Davis, Marquis Teague and Mike Gilchrist. It is widely regarded as the nation's top recruiting class.
For a full rundown of Kyle Wiltjer's recruitment decision, click here.
For everything Gonzaga basketball, head over to SB Nation's The Slipper Still Fits.
ESPNU reported on twitter earlier that Kyle Wiltjer was expected to commit to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. A few hours later, the tweet reporting this information has been deleted and two nationally known reporters are questioning the ESPNU report.
Upon hearing that Wiltjer was expected to commit to Kentucky, Scout.com national recruiting analyst Evan Daniels said he was "perplexed" and later clarified why.
Him announcing seems out of the blue. A site claiming he's committing to UK...he hasn't visited there yet. RT @ryanladams what about Wiltjerless than a minute ago via webEvan Daniels
Daniels wasn't the only one questioning it, either. Courier-Journal writer Jody Demling spoke to Wiltjer a few days ago and was under the impression he was taking it slow.
Remember Wiltjer is a kid on Wednesday night that told me "I really don't have a plan" yet about recruiting process.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckJody Demling
At this point there's no telling why ESPNU -- the network hosting the Elite 24 game -- deleted the tweet.
Here's the exact text printed on ESPN's "On The Trail Insider" website as of 4:20PM Pacific.
Kyle Wiltjer (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) will be deciding between Kentucky, Wake Forest, Cal, Gonzaga and Texas at halftime of the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event which airs live on ESPNU at 7:30 pm EDT.
Wiltjer is the No. 5-rated power forward and No. 32 overall prospect in the ESPNU 100.
He was also heavily recruited by Kansas and Georgia Tech.
Paul Biancardi will provide analysis of Wiltjer's decision on ESPNU shortly after the 6-foot-9 prospect makes his commitment public.
Given this information, we don't know if Wiltjer will commit to the Wildcats tonight, but we should find out more in the next hour as Wiltjer takes the court on ESPNU.
Though his commitment is not official — and won't be until sometime after 4:30 PM today — Gonzaga fans are reacting to the news that Kyle Wiltjer has pledged his commitment to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. Though it obviously stings to lose a prized recruit, Zags fans are taking it in stride, moving on to the next big name in the class of 2011.
Over at The Slipper Still Fits, Zach Bell does a great job of summing it up.
Wiltjer, along with Gary Bell, was Gonzaga's #1 target for the class and is someone Mark Few and co. invested a lot of time in. For the past few months, we have thought that the leaders from Kyle were Gonzaga, Cal, and Kansas. This all changed when Kentucky got seriously involved and they recently had come through with an offer that was too much for Wiltjer to resist.
Whether you agree or disagree with Kyle's choice, we wish him nothing but the best with Kentucky. It's a tremendous opportunity for him.
Gonzaga still holds verbal commitments from Gary Bell Jr. and Kyle Dranginis, while targeting high caliber players in Kevin Pangos and Antwan Space. Mark Few and the Gonzaga coaching staff will no doubt be working hard to fill the rest of the 2011 recruiting class with players that best fit Gonzaga's needs.
Stay tuned to see if the reports are correct and Wiltjer does pick Kentucky tonight on ESPNU.
For more on Gonzaga basketball, visit SBNation's The Slipper Still Fits.
Gonzaga recruit, and Northwest high school star, Kyle Wiltjer is expected to choose Kentucky tonight in a live announcement on ESPNU. The talented Portland power forward had narrowed his list to five, with Gonzaga among the favorites to land him.
ESPNU, the network hosting his announcement, broke the news on Twitter.
2011 power forward Kyle Wiltjer expected to announce for Kentucky - http://es.pn/bk9bakless than a minute ago via APIESPNU Recruiting
As usual, anything can happen until he actually announces tonight. If true, it's a tough loss for Gonzaga, who considered Wiltjer the prize of the 2011 class.
For more on Gonzaga basketball, check out SBNation blog The Slipper Still Fits.
ESPN ranks Jesuit (OR) High School's Kyle Wiltjer as its No. 32 prospect in the class of 2011 and ranks him a 96 on a scale of 1-100. Really, they can't stop raving about him.
May be the most skilled power forward in the class. He can score from anywhere on the floor and is a match up nightmare. He can pass and handle the ball as well. Needs to attempt to improve his foot speed and quickness and add strength but this young man can flat out make plays on the offensive end of the floor against anyone in the high school ranks. We consider him a cross between Keith Van Horn and Kevin McHale.
ESPN also really highlights what we feel is the strongest aspect of Wiltjer's game, his versatility with the ball in his hands.
Wiltjer's back to the basket footwork, moves and touch are a thing of beauty. He can also knock the three in transition by running the floor, trailing or from a pick and pop situation. He understands the value of ball fakes to move the defense and he works for low post position after he screens and seals his defender. Wiltjer is an excellent passer as well out of the post and under pressure on the perimeter.
It's still a little unclear how Wiltjer will translate to the professional level, where he will be at a significant deficit when it comes to athleticism and quickness. But he's tailor-made for the college game and is the type of player and person who could make a serious four-year impact on a program.
For everything Gonzaga basketball, head over to SB Nation's The Slipper Still Fits.
Kyle Wiltjer is, without question, the state of Oregon's top Class of 2011 basketball prospect. A power forward at the high school level, Wiltjer excels facing the basket and sports a crafty offensive game. He can put the ball on the back to get his own shot, step out and shoot from the mid-range and find open teammates with excellent vision and passing skills for a big man. Blessed with great basketball intelligence and court awareness, Wiltjer stands to be an impact player on the next level.
Wiltjer is a proven level on the high school level, having won back-to-back state OSAA 6A state championships, and on the AAU level, where he played for the Drew Gooden Soldiers. Wiltjer has also played for Canada during various international youth tournaments owing to his father Greg's Canadian citizenship.
Currently, Scout.com ranks Kyle Wiltjer as a 5 star prospect, the country's fifth-best power forward. Wiltjer is Scout.com's No. 19 overall prospect in the Class of 2011.
When it comes to Oregon preps basketball, nobody does it better than Oregonlive.com's Tim Brown. Here's an interview Brown did with Wiltjer following the 2010 Nike Global Challenge.
|Nike Global Challenge: Kyle Wiltjer assumes a leadership role on Team Canada
There are disputing reports about who Wiltjer is and is not considering for his college destination. At least three Pacific Northwest teams are said to be in the running, according to Oregonlive.com's Aaron Fentress: Gonzaga, Oregon and Washington. Another list has only Gonzaga in the mix locally.
One thing is clear: whoever lands Kyle Wiltjer on Saturday will be adding a difference-maker in 2011 and beyond.
For everything Gonzaga basketball, head over to SB Nation's The Slipper Still Fits.
Gonzaga recruit Kyle Wiltjer has decided to end his recruitment, announcing his college decision live on ESPNU Saturday night during the Boost Mobile Elite 24 game. Wiltjer has narrowed it down to Gonzaga, Cal, Kansas, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and Texas. It's unknown where he's leaning, but he's poised to make a decision in front of a national audience tomorrow night.
Gonzaga blog The Slipper Still Fits is excited about Wiltjer's impending announcement.
Regardless of classification, position, or anything else, Wiltjer has blown up more than any other recruit in the country this summer. He's flashed unreal versatility and has dramatically improved his post play. He'd be a remarkable get for the Zags.
There's no doubt Wiltjer would add to a class that's already looking great for Mark Few. The Zags will find out with the rest of the world where Wiltjer plans to sign live on ESPNU.
For more on Wiltjer and Gonzaga basketball, check out SBNation blog The Slipper Still Fits.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has been tirelessly recruiting this offseason and his hard work is paying off. With 2011 recruits Gary Bell and Greg Dranginis already lined up, the Zags are looking to round out the class in style.
After Dranginis landed on the Zags' radar during the summer before his junior year, Few kept an eye on him before offering a scholarship in late 2009. The Gatorade Idaho Basketball State Player of the Year may not be a big name, but it looks like the Zags found a gem in Dranginis.
It might just be me but this kid sends me a big Grant Gibbs vibe. Big guard that has room to add weight, not overly athletic but he makes up for it with his smarts. Like Gibbs, Dranginis is a winner. He's won a state title and did it in dramatic fashion as he Skyview had to play four overtime periods in the state tournament. He's a solid passer, a decent rebounder, and his size allows him to score in a number of ways whether it is down in the low post or from deep.
Gary Bell Jr., regarded as the second best prospect in Washington, became the Bulldogs' second commit in April, choosing Gonzaga over Washington, USC, UCLA, and California. Gonzaga SBN blog The Slipper Still Fits has been tracking the versatile shooting guard from Kentridge High School and are excited about Bell lacing it up at The Kennel in 2011.
As a fan, I find myself infatuated with Gary Bell because of his ability to adapt to any role. On his Kentridge High School team, Gary is the primary offensive weapon and scorer (case in point the 55 point game this past season). On his AAU team, he plays with Tony Wroten...and their aren't two basketballs. While he has scored well this summer, you won't see him get huge write-ups because he's more of an offensive facilitator. At the Top 100 camp, he was paired on a team with top ten point guard Myck Kabongo and, although he began the camp slowly, he scored 13 points in one of his last games and obviously impressed many scouts in attendance. Another great part of Gary's game is that second to last sentence of the quoted piece: "Plays hard on both ends". That doesn't happen too much on the summer circuit!
With two scholarships filled, coach Mark Few isn't done yet. Portland power forward Kyle Wiltjer, Canadian point guard Kevin Pangos, and Texas forward Antwan Space are all in the mix for Gonzaga's two remaining scholarships. With all the talented prospects considering the Zags, the 2011 class is shaping up to be a big one for Few.
We haven't beat around the bush here about how special the 2011 class could be. The best part about the class is that it seems to be looking more promising as the weeks progress. It was about a year ago we posted this article about our hopes for the 2011 class. I would say that any Gonzaga fan has to feel pretty good about where we are in terms of that plan.
Gonzaga fans have reason to be excited. If the Zags can reel in Wiltjer and one of the remaining two, the 2011 class could be the cornerstone in Gonzaga's continued success.
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Prairie View A&M University, Texas
Microstrip lines are the most commonly used transmission lines at high frequencies. In this paper, we will illustrate how to model the capacitance of microstrip lines using COMSOL Multiphysics. The goal is to determine the capacitance per unit length of shielded microstrip lines.
Finite Element Model of a Magnet Driven Reed Switch
B. LaBarge[1], and E. Gutierrez-Miravete[2]
[1]Gems Sensors and Controls, Plainville, CT, USA
[2]Rensselaer at Hartford, Hartford, CT, USA
A simple proximity sensing circuit is made using magnets actuating reed switches; these switches are wired into a larger circuit that performs auxiliary functions. The success or failure of such systems is a function of their position. A simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics is conducted to study the position of a reed switch relative to a magnet when the switch opens and closes. Ability to ...
Electromagnetic Force Simulations on a Reaction Sphere for Satellite Attitude Control
L. Rossini[1], E. Onillon[1], O.Chetelat[1], and C. Allegranza[2]
[1]Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique, Switzerland
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In the frame of an ESA project, CSEM in collaboration with other partners has developed an innovative Attitude Orbit Control System concept that relies on a Reaction Sphere. We propose to use one unique magnetic bearing Reaction Sphere whose spin axis and angular velocity can be positioned by dedicated control. The design is based on a 3-D permanent magnet motor obtained with a multi pole rotor ...
Introduction to COMSOL based Modeling of Levitated Flywheel Rotor
A. Pilat
AGH University of Science and Technology
Kraków, Poland
This elaboration presents a pre-study on automatic rotor construction for the flywheel energy storage system dedicated to operate in the levitation mode. The optimization profile model is used as a basic profile source. The 3D flywheel shape is generated on the base of obtained profiles. Eigenfrequencies are calculated to validate the operation on rigid mode. A steel and aluminum based ...
Electromagnetic and Coupled Field Computations: A Perspective
S. V. Kulkarni
Indian Institute of Technology
Bombay, India
S. V. Kulkarni a Professor in Electrical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India. Previously, he worked at Crompton Greaves Limited and specialized in the design and development of transformers up to 400 kV class. He has authored book \"Transformer Engineering: Design and Practice\" published by Marcel Dekker, Taylor & Francis Group. The author of more than 120 ...
Finite Element Modeling of Transient Eddy Currents in Multilayer Aluminum Structures
V. Babbar[1], and T. Krause[1]
[1]Department of Physics, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Transient eddy current (TEC) technique is being developed for detection of flaws located at depth within multilayer aluminum structures. The present work involves finite element modeling using COMSOL Multiphysics software to simulate different types of probes by changing some of these parameters in an attempt to generate an output signal of optimum magnitude and shape. Some of the model results ...
Skewing For Both Cogging Torque Components In Permanent Magnet Machines
D.R. McIntosh
Sonsight Inc., Accokeek, MD, USA
The current paper describes how a properly chosen skew angle can be used to significantly decrease the amplitude of the high and/or low frequency cogging torque components. The approach is further demonstrated with the help of FE results from COMSOL Multiphysics. The numerical analyses incorporates a COMSOL model that is similar to a combination of two examples from the AC/DC Model Library: the ...


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Although there were many standing ovations during the address, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, refused to stand, including applause for raising the minimum wage, retooling childhood education and immigration reform.
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Tax rates will go up in 2011 unless Congress acts to extend the current rates. Members are talking about voting on the matter before the end of the year.
Tea party favorite Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., told George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America that she was willing to accept a compromise as long as all the current tax rates stayed the same for taxpayers of all incomes.
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(Story updated with the announcement that Triaxx was sold to Bank of America.)
NEW YORK (TheStreet Ratings) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission and AIG (AIG) accuse its manager of fraud, while Bank of America (BAC) and Bank of New York Mellon (BK) are fighting it in a multibillion lawsuit.
Now Federal Reserve Bank of New York is looking to send it back to Wall Street, where it will likely be broken up and sold to eager investors in spite of its notorious past.
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30th Street Station
The 30th Street Station is the main railroad station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the seven stations in SEPTA's Center City fare zone. It is also a major stop on Amtrak's Northeast and Keystone Corridors. In fiscal 2013, 4,125,503 Amtrak passengers used 30th Street, making it Amtrak's 3rd-busiest station.[2]
The station's address is 2955 Market Street. It sits across from the United States Post Office-Main Branch. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Because Amtrak's service to Newark Liberty International Airport is codeshared with United Airlines, the station has the IATA Airport Code of ZFV on United, while the Amtrak station code is PHL.[7]
- 1 History
- 2 Present day
- 3 Station facilities
- 4 Gallery
- 5 In popular culture
- 6 See also
- 7 Notes
- 8 References
- 9 External links
The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), which was headquartered in Philadelphia, acquired tunnel rights from the Schuylkill River to 15th Street from the city of Philadelphia in return for land that the city needed to construct the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This allowed the company to build both Suburban Station and the 30th Street Station,[8] which replaced Broad Street Station as the latter was too small. Broad St. Station was a stub-end terminal in Center City and through trains had to back in and out, and the company wanted a location which would accommodate trains between New York City and Washington. D.C. Broad St. Station also handled a large commuter operation, which the new underground Suburban Station was built to handle. (Because of the Depression and World War II, Broad St. Station didn't close until 1952.)[9]
The Chicago architectural firm of Graham, Anderson, Probst and White, the successor to D.H. Burnham & Company,[8] designed the structure, originally known as Pennsylvania Station–30th Street in accord with the naming style of other Pennsylvania Stations. Its design was influenced by the Northeast Corridor electrification that allowed trains to pass beneath the station without exposing passengers to soot as steam engines of earlier times had. The station had a number of innovative features, including a pneumatic tube system, an electronic intercom, and a reinforced roof with space for small aircraft to land,[10] and contained a mortuary, a chapel and more than 3,000 square feet of hospital space.[8]
Construction began in 1927 and the station opened in 1933, starting with two platform tracks.[5] The vast waiting room is faced with marble and the coffered ceiling is painted gold, red and cream. The building's exterior has columned porte-cocheres on the west and east facade, and shows a balance between classical and modern architectural styles.[8]
"Ben Franklin Station"[edit]
On December 25, 2005 The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Philadelphia-based Pew Charitable Trust had asked Amtrak to change the name of 30th Street Station to "Ben Franklin Station".[11] The change would have coincided with the celebration of Ben Franklin's 300th birthday in January 2006. The cost of replacing signage at the train station was estimated at $3 million.
On January 13 the Inquirer reported that Philadelphia Mayor John Street, who initially said he was unaware of the request, had thrown his support behind the name change. Philadelphians had mixed reactions to the proposal, according to the Inquirer stories. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, a former mayor of Philadelphia, was lukewarm, and Amtrak officials worried that a "Ben" station could be confused with its other three "Penn" stations. Pew and Amtrak officials said that conversations were continuing, but the newspaper quoted Philadelphia charity manager H. F. Lenfest as saying that Pew had abandoned its proposal.[12] On January 25, 2006 Pew announced that it was abandoning its campaign, giving no reason.[12]
Present day[edit]
The building is owned by Amtrak and houses many Amtrak corporate offices, although Amtrak is officially headquartered in Washington, D.C. The 562,000 ft² (52,000 m²) facility features a cavernous main passenger concourse with ornate Art Deco decor.
Prominently displayed is the Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial, which honors Pennsylvania Railroad employees killed in World War II. It consists of a bronze statue of the archangel Michael lifting the body of a dead soldier out of the flames of war, and was sculpted by Walker Hancock in 1950. On the four sides of the base of that sculpture are the 1,307 names of those employees in alphabetical order.
The building was restored in 1991 by Dan Peter Kopple & Associates.[8] When the station was renovated, updated retail amenities were added. They include several shops, a large food court, car rental facilities, Saxbys Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, and others.
The Amtrak 30th Street Parking Garage was designed by BLT Architects and completed in 2004. This nine-level, double helix garage provides 2,100 parking spaces and glass enclosed stair tower and elevator to offer views of Philadelphia.[13][14] The following year (2005) the Arch Street Pedestrian Bridge was completed and designed with contribution from BLT Architects. The Arch Street Pedestrian Bridge provides direct access for pedestrians from 30th Street Station to the parking garage and Cira Centre; this prevents pedestrians from interacting with heavy traffic from PA 3 and I-76.[15]
Busiest station[edit]
The station is one of the busiest intercity passenger railroad facilities in the United States. The station also has extensive local and regional passenger volume; it is one of SEPTA's three primary regional rail hubs. It is within walking distance of various attractions in West Philadelphia, notably the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and the University City Science Center, all in University City.
Street access[edit]
Many important highways and streets pass next to or near the station. Vehicles and taxicabs can easily access the station from various major routes, including Market Street (PA 3), Interstate 76 (more commonly known as the Schuylkill Expressway in the Philadelphia area), and Interstate 676 (more commonly known as the Vine Street Expressway in the city of Philadelphia).[10] The John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge is just east of the station.
Rail access[edit]
Trains from SEPTA, Amtrak, and New Jersey Transit serve the station. The three east-west Upper Level platforms serve SEPTA Regional Rail suburban trains. The north-south Lower Level platforms serve Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line (also known as the "El") and all of SEPTA's Subway-Surface Lines stop at the 30th Street subway station, less than 1/2 block (< 1/10 mile) from the southwest entrance to 30th Street Station. A tunnel connecting the underground subway station and 30th Street Station was closed due to crime and vagrancy concerns.
A number of the SEPTA system's bus lines include stops at the station on their routes.
Cira Centre[edit]
Cira Centre, a 28-story glass-and-steel office tower opened in October 2005, is across Arch Street to the north and is connected by a skyway at the station's mezzanine level next to the upper-level SEPTA Regional Rail platforms. The tower is owned by Philadelphia-based Brandywine Realty Trust, was designed by architect César Pelli and BLT Architects,[13][14] and sits on land leased from Amtrak. César Pelli is best known for the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Amtrak maintenance facilities[edit]
Amtrak owns and operates the Penn Coach Yard and Race Street Engine House equipment repair and maintenance facility at the 30th Street Station.
Station facilities[edit]
The station is home to one of four ClubAcelas in the Amtrak System for First Class Acela Passengers. Passengers that can enter the facility include Amtrak Guest Rewards members with a ClubAcela pass, Amtrak Guest Rewards Select Plus and Select Executive members, Acela Express First Class Passengers, Sleeping Car Passengers on overnight trains, and United Airlines United Club members.
Rental cars and car sharing[edit]
Budget Rent a Car, National, Avis, Alamo, and Hertz Rent A Car offer rental car services at counters located inside of 30th Street Station.
Zipcar and PhillyCarShare vehicles are located outside 30th Street Station. Most of these vehicles are parked in reserved parking spaces located on the south side of the station building. Due to ongoing construction along the south side of the station, these cars have been moved to the controlled access parking lot outside of Cira Centre.
The Angel of the Resurrection (1952) by Walker Hancock
The station's Art Deco main waiting room
Spirit of Transportation (1895) by Karl Bitter
In popular culture[edit]
The station was featured in the 1981 film Blow Out, the 1983 film Trading Places, the 1985 film Witness starring Harrison Ford, and the 2010 videogame Heavy Rain.
See also[edit]
- ^ a b The Silverliner Service (from 1975 to 1981) and the Keystone Service (from 1981 to 1988) were both routed such that the trains would arrive at the 30th Street Station from the Overbrook Station, then head on to the Suburban Station, but then return to the 30th Street Station before heading on to the North Philadelphia Station. This arrangement is very similar the routing of the Silver Star between the Tampa and the Lakeland stations in Florida.
- ^ "QUARTERLY RIDERSHIP TRENDS ANALYSIS". New Jersey Transit. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Amtrak Fact Sheet, FY2013, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" (PDF). Amtrak. November 2013. Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
- ^ SEPTA 2012 Annual Service Plan
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ^ a b Teitelman, Edward & Longstreth, Richard W. (1981). Architecture in Philadelphia: A Guide. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press. ISBN 0262700212., p.186
- ^ "Pennsylvania Station - PHMC Historical Markerswork=Historical Marker Database". Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.
- ^ http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=PHL
- ^ a b c d e Gallery, John Andrew, ed. (2004). Philadelphia Architecture: A Guide to the City (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Foundation for Architecture. ISBN 0962290815., p.106
- ^ Kyriakodis, Harry. "The Subways, Railways and Stations of Philly: Written Material to Accompany a Mostly-Underground Tour from 30th Street Station to Market East Station". The Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society. February 9, 2007 [1].
- ^ a b Dunson, Edward. "30th Street Station" National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form February 3, 1978.[2]
- ^ Saffron, Inga (25 Dec 2005). "Proposal calls for Ben Station: Renaming the 30th St. depot to honor Franklin is on the table". The Philadelphia Inquirer (Interstate General Media). Archived from the original on 28 Dec 2005.
- ^ a b The Philadelphia Inquirer – Family Entertainment Guide
- ^ a b http://www.blta.com/#/3/0/5/4/
- ^ a b http://www.blta.com/#/3/0/3/11/
- ^ http://blta.com/#/3/0/4/2/
External links[edit]
Media related to 30th Street Station at Wikimedia Commons
- NJT rail station information page for 30th Street Station
- DepartureVision real time train information for 30th Street Station
- Atlantic City Line schedule
- Graham, Anderson, Probst & White Homepage – see "Historical Architectural Projects" pages
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. PA-404-A, "Thirtieth Street Station, Power Director Center"
- HAER No. PA-404-B, "Thirtieth Street Station, Load Dispatch Center"
- Bing Mpas aerial perspective photo
- Station Building from 30th Street from Google Maps Street View
- Station Building from Market Street from Google Maps Street View
- Upper Level (SEPTA) platforms from Google Maps Street View
- High-resolution 1932 aerial photo of station and surroundings
- Railway stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania
- Amtrak stations in Pennsylvania
- SEPTA Regional Rail stations
- Transit centers in the United States
- Stations along Pennsylvania Railroad lines
- Stations along Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad lines
- New Jersey Transit stations
- Railway stations opened in 1933
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Hundreds of cyclists will gather at Gosfield School this summer to raise funds for a children's charity.
The Essex100 cycling challenge will take place on Sunday, August 31, in aid of Action Medical Research.
Organisers are calling for riders to sign up now to take part in the event.
There are three routes - 33 miles, 63 miles and 100 miles - available to register for.
Chris Chappell, who won a bike worth £1,800 for being last year's top fundraiser, said: "My daughter Ava was born ten weeks early and spent over five weeks in the Broomfield neonatal unit and the care she received was amazing.
"Action Medical Research looks into ways to prevent premature birth and better ways to treat babies born too early.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2004
Schumer: Average Long Island Potato Grower Losing Thousands Each Year Because Of Unfair Canadian Practices
Canadian potatoes and other produce are flooding the NY Market while LI bulk potatoes are not allowed to be shipped to Canada; As a result, LI commercial potato growers could lose as much as $30,000 each per year – fruit producers negatively impacted as well
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With Long Island's once great potato industry now reduced to just a handful of growers, US Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the US Department of Commerce to investigate the effect of unfair Canadian trade practices on Long Island farmers and recommend actions to compensate them. Schumer today released a new analysis estimating that growers in the region may have lost $15,000 to $30,000 per year in potential sales as a result of unfair Canadian restrictions on imports, while Canadian potatoes flow into New York markets almost unabated.
"Canada has thumbed its nose at NAFTA and the World Trade Organization and the result has been economic damage to Long Island farmers. It's not enough to simply tell the Canadians not to do it again. We need to protect our farmers by putting our foot down and the only way to do that is to watch Canada like a hawk. If we don't stay on them, who will? Because there's no regulatory agency to ensure their compliance, it's up to us and us alone," Schumer said.
Canada effectively blocks imports of Long Island potatoes and other produce by setting a higher standard for granting "ministerial exemptions" to allow the import of bulk US agriculture produce than it does for domestic bulk shipments. For US imports either the province receiving the imports or the neighboring provinces can object to the shipment on the grounds that there is a domestic source of the produce. For domestic shipments only the receiving province needs to approve the bulk shipment. Schumer said today that Canada's practice of treating imports less favorably than the same domestic products violates both World Trade Organization (WTO) and North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) rules.
This barrier to trade makes bulk shipment of many fruits and vegetables from New York farms difficult, eliminating many opportunities to sell to food processors in Canada due to the time, effort and uncertainty necessary to request such a "ministerial exemption." While it is difficult to estimate the value in lost business because many growers and processors do not even attempt to ship bulk produce to Canada, the National Potato Council has estimated that nationally the restrictions cost US growers near the Canadian border $25-30 million per year. There is anecdotal evidence that apple growers have also had bulk orders fall through due to this restriction and experts believe it may be a problem for other vegetable crops as well. According to the National Potato Council and production numbers from the USDA, the estimated result of these practices by the Canadians – which violate both WTO and NAFTA rules – is that commercial Long Island potato growers will each lose between $15,000 and $30,000 per year. Schumer said today that because the Long Island potato industry has long been an inextricable part of the island's history, the damage to this industry is more than just economic. "It used to be that when you drove through some parts of Long Island, you'd see a potato farm every which way you looked," Schumer said. "The sad fact is that those days are over. And if we don't do something soon, the situation will only get worse. We need to stand up for our potato growers and that means getting tough with Canada on this."
Long Island Farm Bureau Vice-President Bob Nolan said, "Long Island Farm Bureau is one of the few Farm Bureaus in the country to express concern over NAFTA and GATT. We believe that "Free Trade" is different than fair trade. Canada and Mexico have prompted concern to New York Growers, and Long Island, as they have taken advantage of our markets in the tri-state area. At the same time Canada has limited access to their markets to NY producers. In addition, Canada holds a distinct advantage over us due to the exchange rate, as well as providing growers with hidden subsidies that puts us at a competitive disadvantage. We thank Senator Schumer for his efforts and for looking to correct the balance of trade."
To combat the Canadian practices, Schumer today urged the federal government to investigate the matter immediately and take actionable measures to compensate Long Island's growers and farmers. Schumer sent a letter to Donald L. Evans, Secretary of the US Commerce Department, urging him to study the Canadians' trade practices and take compensatory action where appropriate. In addition, Schumer today urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert B. Zoellick to press the Canadians on this matter in formal negotiations that the two nations have begun. In July Schumer and eleven other members of Congress wrote to Evans to support the National Potato Council's request for an investigation before the Unfair Trade Practices Task Force. In September Schumer wrote with 30 other members of Congress to the Canadian Ambassador asking Canada to work with the United States to resolve the problem.
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The M40 northbound was closed for almost three hours on New Year's Day after a collision.
A Porsche had spun round between junction 8a, at Oxford Services, and junction 9 at Wendlebury, shortly after 9pm.
A BMW was in collision with the Porsche and its driver was trapped in the car and had to be cut free by the fire service.
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LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Central School Board incumbent John Hopkinson and Richard (Rick) Preston and Jennifer Tufano vie for two open seats.
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Hopkinson: "In the near term, a major challenge is organizational. A must-do for next year will be development of a strong, cohesive administration team that will lead students, teachers and staff to perform to their highest potential and that also will earn the respect, trust and support of local parents and other taxpaying citizens.
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Preston: "The most pressing issue facing the Lake Placid School District (and most districts) is diminishing financial support with increased regulatory requirements.
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If you're looking for Carlos Santana in the American League batting race, keep looking. He's not easy to find.
At the start of play Wednesday, Santana ranked 75th of 80 qualifiers in the American League in hitting. In the major leagues overall, he ranked 148th of 158 qualifiers.
Santana is hitting .218. He did not play Wednesday. No Indians official expected Santana to win a batting title this year, but they also didn't expect him to be hitting .218 on July 5. Or .197 vs. right-handed pitchers, or .177 in road games.
The man who last year set an Indians record for home runs by a switch hitter with 27, has gone 106 at-bats this year since hitting his last home run, which came on May 15. Since then, Santana is hitting .170.
Santana hasn't hit a home run at Progressive Field since April 8. He's gone 218 at-bats since his last home run at home.
For all those reasons, and probably a couple more, Santana was given a day off Wednesday.
Travis Hafner�was in the Indians' starting lineup Wednesday, and helped spark the Tribe to a 12-3 win. Hafner was activated off the disabled list, and was plugged into the No. 4 spot in the order that Santana has struggled to fill this season.
Manager Manny Acta hopes that the return of Hafner will help take some of the pressure off Santana, which would hopefully lead to Santana doing more hitting.
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Hafner Wednesday played in his first game since May 23. He had been on the disabled list since May 26, and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on May 31 to repair torn meniscus.
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"He's a middle of the order bat we rely on a lot," Acta said. "He scares (pitchers) out of the strike zone, draws a lot of walks, and creates traffic on the bases."
In a stroke of good timing, the Indians Wednesday were able to place Shelley Duncan on the paternity list, which cleared a roster spot for Hafner. Duncan has left the team to be with his wife Elyse, who is expecting twins.
Duncan is permitted to stay on the paternity list for up to three days, so another roster move will be necessary when he returns.
"This gives us a day or two to think it through," said Acta of that pending roster move. "And we all know how quickly things can change in this game."
Mr. Clutch
Quietly, Jose Lopez has emerged as one of the Indians' best clutch hitters. Lopez is hitting .349 with runners in scoring position. Jason Kipnis (.375) is the only Indian with a higher batting average with runners in scoring position.
Lopez has 27 RBI on just 41 hits.
"He's very aggressive. He swings the bat and he drives in runs. That's his nature," said Acta. "It's impressive, the RBI he has with his number of at bats (152)."
Lou Marson had two more hits Wednesday. Since his low water mark on May 20, when he was hitting .074, Marson has hit .393 over the last 20 games to raise his season average to .295. ... Johnny Damon threw out Albert Pujols at second base in third inning. It was Damon's first outfield assist in two years. ... In their last series before the all-star break, the Indians will host Tampa Bay -- the only team in the American League the Tribe hasn't played yet -- in a four-game series starting Thursday. The pitching matchups: Thursday at 7:05 p.m., Josh Tomlin (4-5, 5.85) vs. Jeremy Hellickson (4-4, 3.44). Friday at 7:05 p.m., Justin Masterson (5-7, 3.92) vs. Alex Cobb (3-5, 4.94). Saturday at 6:05 p.m., Ubaldo Jimenez (7-7, 4.59) vs. Matt Moore (5-5, 4.17). Sunday at 1:05 p.m., Zach McAllister (3-1, 3.93) vs. James Shields (8-5, 4.11).


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An estimated 25 to 33 percent of people who take a short-acting opiate drug — usually heroin — develop an addiction to it. This suggests that some people are naturally more vulnerable to addiction than others and that genetics may play a role along with direct drug-induced effects and environmental and psychological factors. Dr. Kreek investigates how genetic factors, as well as neurobiological alterations, factor into addictive diseases such as opiate addiction, nicotine addiction, cocaine dependency and alcoholism.
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Dr. Kreek's research focuses on the endogenous opioid system, which manages stress and pain, and the roles that specific opioid peptides and their receptors play in normal and abnormal circumstances. Heroin and morphine, which mimic endogenous peptides, as well as cocaine and alcohol activate these opiate receptors, directly or indirectly. Dr. Kreek and her colleagues examine receptor and peptide function in animals that are given or are allowed to selfadminister a drug of abuse in chronic or acute doses to study how this exposure impacts the brain's neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology and circuitry and how these effects compare to potential treatments. The lab also studies genetic, epigenetic, physiological and behavioral effects of drug administration on the endogenous opioid system and related signaling networks. The scientists use microdialysis in rats and mice to conduct dynamic studies of neurotransmitter release and peptide processing in the brain.
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With the goal of identifying the components underlying the neurobiology of addictive disorders, clinical studies look at how select neuropeptides affect cocaine and heroin addicts, former opiate addicts maintained on methadone or other treatments and patients dependent on alcohol, nicotine or both. Patients are examined for polymorphisms near the coding regions of genes that may play a role in addiction and in genes that may alter responses to medications (pharmacogenetics) and affect normal physiology (physiogenetics). Her work identified and characterized a functional single nucleotide polymorphism in the μ-opioid receptor, which increases the likelihood of addiction in a person exposed to opioids and significantly alters stress responsivity in healthy subjects. Her more recent work identified functional polymorphisms of the dynorphin gene. Examinations of different ethnic populations have also revealed that other specific polymorphisms may have a greater association with addictive disorders.
Dr. Kreek is well known for her pioneering work in the development of methadone maintenance therapy for heroin addiction in the 1960s, a therapy that has become common practice throughout the world. She also was one of the first to document that drugs of abuse significantly alter expression of specific genes in specific brain tissues and alter normal perceptions of reward and dysphoria.
Dr. Kreek received her B.A. from Wellesley College in 1958 and her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1962. She (and also the late Marie Nyswander) joined Rockefeller in the laboratory of Vincent Dole in 1964.
Dr. Kreek received the Wellesley Alumnae Achievement Award in 2012, a Laurea ad Honorem in Farmacia from the University of Bologna in 2010, an honorary doctorate from Tel Aviv University in 2007, the Gold Medal for distinguished achievements in academic medicine from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Alumni Association in 2004, an honorary doctorate from the University of Uppsala in 2000 and the Nathan B. Eddy Memorial Award for Lifetime Excellence in Drug Abuse Research and the R. Brinkley Smithers Distinguished Scientist Award in 1999. She received a Specific Recognition Award for Research in the Science of Addiction from the Executive Office of the President in 1998, and in 1996 she was given the Betty Ford Award.
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La Palme Two Bedroom Condo in Palm Springs
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Desert La Palme
- rates (USD) $ 1,200 - $ 2,200 / month
vacation rental description
This second floor unit has southern and western views of the
mountains. Both can be seen from the balcony (which has a propane
BBQ.) The large master suite has a king size bed. The second
bedroom contains a queen size bed. There is queen size sofabed in
the living room. There are six pools and three tennis courts in the
complex. Downtown Palm Springs and the Spa Casino are minutes away.
Airport close, Cameo Theatre complex with art films and shopping
center within walking distance.
property availability
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Last modified on 09-4-2008 at 10:28 AM.
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Scott Nevison
condo rental amenities
Six pools with spas
Three tennis courts
Covered, assigned parking
TV's in living room and master suite
Washer/Dryer in unit
Gated community
Fully furnished with all linens, kitchen tools, appliances, etc.
BBQ on balcony
activities and attractions in Palm Springs Deserts
Multiple pools and spas
Tennis courts on site
Nearby golf, dining, hiking, biking, etc.
Knott's water park
Palm Springs Aerial tramway
Thursday night street fair
Joshua Tree State Park
vacation rental rates
Low season (May - October): $1200/month
High Season (November - April): $2200/month
Security deposit: $750
Scott Nevison
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yotty wrote:new to site.anybody actively doing anything about this disgrace to corks architectural heritage?
Unfortunately we have a situation where local political appointments are made to the lucrative Board of POC.
Despite Irish law dictating that these listed buildings be protected and properly maintained any efforts to debate the state of these buildings at local level has been stifled.
POC seem to have an open invitation to the Council chamber to rattle their begging box for funds to relocate downriver.
Thankfully we have this forum to air views on such matters