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How safe is Cape Town
September 2008
I'm moving out to Cape Town with my husband who has been sent there by his job. I hear mixed reports on how safe it is - my husband says its fine but others give horror stories! I have never been there before and am going out with two small children and am a bit worried - am I being paranoid? What precautions should we take? Thanks!
September 2008
We moved here five years ago from London and had the same concerns as you. There is no doubt that safety is a concern but with some basic precautions it is not a major issue. Most crime is in the townships which you're very unlikely to visit and like many larger cities the better the area the less the crime. But there is lots of poverty so youre idiotic to flout your wealth too much. Drive around in a convertable dripping with diamonds and youre asking for it! You will learn pretty quickly which areas to avoid and take sensible precautions such as not leaving things in your car in view, locking doors while driving, putting the alarm on at night and employing a security company - who come around quickly if the alarm goes off. Safety in Johannesburg is a different story - its much worse there.
October 2008
Cape Town is in fact a fairly safe city by South African standards. The centre of town is well guarded as are most of the main attractions. Your home must have private security and perimeter deterents like electric fencing and beams. Most crime occurs when people drive into their garages so exercise caution and be alert. Other than the issue of crime, Cape T is a fantastic city for kids and they wil have a blast explioring the mountain, beaches and other natural attractions!
December 2008
Hi Belles
I grew up in Cape Town and have lived here all my life. Like TomP said, there are some general safety precautions you should take, but it's the exact same as in any other big city. Don't flaunt your wealth, don't venture into the settlements and don't be driving around without locking your car etc. I have personally not been touched by any crime, nor have anybody in my extended family! Johannesburg is a different story, even I would think twice before moving up there, but Cape Town is the most amazing city in the world, there are great schools for your children and you and your husband will have an excellent time! I have no doubt about it!
Good luck with the move!
January 2009
Cape Town is safe enough if you take precautions. There are really two cities here, but the crime stats blend them together. The poor communities of the cape flats see 95% of the crime while the city centre and suburbs are pretty safe in terms of violent crime. You are your children should be fine and by compensation you will gaining access to the one of teh best lifestyles in the world. Super weather, lots of outdoors, healthy activity and clean air!
May 2009
I am sharing you the same feelings ,I am planning to go for studying MA at english , but I am reading mixed stories about safeness in cape town ,I hope it works well with you and me to get the chance to get goals .
good luck
January 2010
This year (2010) we are planning to move to Cape Town as my husband has been offered a job in Strand area. We have 2 children (10 & 8) and live in a rural area of England where crime is very low and I am concerned about the safety. Could anyone advise where are the better suburbs to live and the good schools in the area?.
January 2010
Jo - take a look at our sister site's guide to the
best areas in cape town for expats
to live in. The rest of the guide gives good info on setting up home, crime and safety etc. Take a look!
January 2010
HI Jo
If your husband is going to work in the Strand area do yourself a favour and look in Gordons Bay.
Gordons Bay has fantastic beaches good school(Gordons Bay Primary) and houses are affordable.It is also the safest of the 3 Heledeberg Towns.
There is an excellent security company in town so nice and close by.
Only downside is the wind in summer time..
good luck!
January 2010
I was born and bred in Cape Town. Some areas are - like anywhere in the world - crime risk. Others are safe enough to walk around at night.
I suggest you research where your husband will be working, then look at residential neighbourhoods close by. If you're talking Northern Suburbs, you have (almost) no worries. Safe, wide open roads, bigger properties and friendlier people.
Good luck and welcome to the most beautiful city in the world - no bias!!! Okay, maybe a little (LOL)
April 2010
Hi there,
I have been living in CPT all my life and like most people are doing left CPT for a better future for me and my family. Guys, get real CPT is fairly dangerous, I worked on the Ambulances and at a security co. on the Seaboard and cape flats areas and saw horrific things, yes even in Camps Bay, crime that is going on under your noses and which you are not even aware of........
Bad thing is that its just going to get worse because of all the immigrants from other African countries.
April 2010
How safe is it to rent a car and drive to the sites yourself verses taking a tour?
Some sites mention not acting touristy and blend in like a local. But we're Asian, so we obviously can't be a local. Would we be at higher crime risk because we are obvious tourists?
May 2010
I was born and bred in Cape Town and it is a great city but it does have major security issues, which most European people will not be aware of. In Europe (UK included) you may find bars on the windows, these are to prevent people from falling out not to prevent people from breaking in - hence the term burglar bars. In SA these bars are connected through the wall and secured on the inside. Armed response subscriptions are fundamental as are the panic buttons located around the house.
The good old trusted security doors to secure both the back and front entrances to the property are par for the course and often have more than one lock. In Oranjezicht, Camps bay and other parts of the city bowl electric fences top off the wall, which can ranges from 4 to 6 metres. Secured doors and intekom services, dogs, alarms are a few of the additional safety and security features it would be prudent to utilize.
All of the above and you have not ventured out of your home yet! Top city but different to the European community.
June 2010
well i agree Cape Town has some security concerns but i must say that Cape Town is the safest city as compared to other African cities. Being the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town provides reliable security to its inhabitants as well as tourists. Still, dont put large amount of money while traveling around Always zip your expensive things in your pockets. Dont pretend to be the rich person as the chance of being robbed gets increased. Always keep emergency numbers in your mobile phones. 112 and 10111 are more reactive numbers in case of emergency.
June 2010
I am about to spend 5 weeks in Green Point. Some sites advise not to go alone on the streets. It scared me a bit, what could you say on this issue? Thanks
June 2010
Go out on the streets, and have a great time. Keep your valuables protected, your wits about you, and don't let the ridiculous reports in the press interfere with having a wonderful experience of our city!
July 2010
I lived on and off for 3 years in CT and absolutely fell in love with the place.
Now live in Los Angeles and I have to say: not a day goes by without missing South Africa.
Does the country have its problems, yes of course... but so does every country and in every city there is crime.
However, what South Africa also has is a wonderful energy, people are very friendly and welcoming to those coming from overseas to base themselves there. I love the country and its people, despite a few encounters I could have lived without I still have the fondest memories of this country.
Enjoy it, it's an experience and Africa is a continent that will catch you.
On a more practical side: I assume you also carry emergency numbers in your cellphone like you do anywhere else in the world, don't display expensive jewelry ..
Be streetwise, but please don't get intimidated by what the press has been writing about the country.
It's a great place to be.
September 2010
September 13, 2010, 10:13 pm
Getting robbed is an awful feeling and makes you think that you could have done more to prevent it. Only after, you start to consider that security is more than a simple issue. It is a big one.
Talking security takes more than locking doors and windows when you leave home. There are lots of other things to consider like back and front yard, inside and outside lightning, alarms and safes.
Last summer I lost my laptop and was told by law enforcement officers that I would have to bid on my own laptop at auction unless I could prove the item belonged to me. Luckily my brother in law got me a Ghostprint kit for my birthday and my laptop was one of the first items I marked.
I hope it will be useful
The officers returned my laptop after providing them with the details of my invisible Ghostprint mark, saving me potentially having to buy my own laptop again!
October 2010
I grew up in Cape Town but have also lived in Duban & Johannesburg and honestly out of the 3 big towns or cities in South Africa, Cape Town will be my first choice and the urban areas are safer than Joburg or Duban from my experiece and after being 2 years in Durban and 7 years in Joburg we are yearning to return home to Cape Town we regret moving to Johannesburg. I am sure most people will enjoy a great life in Cape Town with some basic precautions. Johannesburg on the other hand you really have to watch your back.
February 2011
Ow..i miss Cape Town soo much. Living back in the UK for the past 25 years...man wish could make it back. Safety bothers me. Also have young child. Hear so many awful stories from South Africans who say so dangerous now. Can only wish
February 2011
After 16months in the US and then 2 years in the UK I have returned to glorious South Africa and currently living in Johannesburg.
I am currently making my plans to relocate to Cape Town and as a travel risk advisor for one of the largest brokerages globally you would be surprised to learn that Cape Town actually ranks as one of the safest destinations in the world and has been nominated numerous times as city of the year.
Yes yes you just being biased I hear you say but my decision to return to SA and more specifically Cape Town stems from my experiences in Europe and UK where there were times that I fell more intimidated and threatened than I ever have walking around the streets of Cape Town and as a ex riot squad policeman I still don't scare easily...
To date I have never experienced a negative day in Cape Town and I am looking forward to settling in soon one day.
June 2011
Hi all, is Green point a safe area or what area would most people recommend for a tourist, cheer in advance
July 2011
I'm from Gordons Bay about 50km from Cape Town in the Leafy suburbs of the Helderberg (Somerset West, Strand included) and I came to Australia as a student expecting a really nice lifestyle. I got it but I compared it to Cape Town and I never found much difference in terms of beauty and lifestyle. Living here has exposed me to the thousands of South Africans who emigrated here because of crime and most of them come from Johannesburg. None thought of moving to Cape Town because they thought it would be the same. Cape Town is just as amaizing as Sydney and I take precausions over hear to. I hear of murders, rapes, robbery and violence in Sydney aswell, on a daily basis.
Moral of the story: It's all about area and watching your back no matter where you live.
I recommend The Helderberg region, Stellenbosch, Durbanville and any of the areas that are of a better standard.
It's a beautiful city and is not named Africas no.1 destianation for no reason.
God bless
August 2011
Cape town is relatively safe, however other South African cities are not very safe. I used to live there some years ago and I didn't have any problem but someone should be really careful there.
October 2011
I'm currently living in the UK but would like to return to SA but my dilemma is choosing which province.I'm originally from Natal but would like to try Cape Town. I don't know much Cape Town in terms of crime and cost of living etc ,could anyone share what they think would be the best move.
February 2012
My daughter wants to go to Cape Town for a 6 month internship in Sept and I am concerned about her safety - I have heard stories that people from South Africa will not bring their wife or daughter with them when visiting due to the violence (rapes). Should I influence her to look elsewhere for her internship
A very concerned mother
February 2012
- I can't really add more reassurance than the posts above ... suffice to say I don't know where you get your information from but it seems to be wildly sensationalistic. Cape Town city is very safe, there are lots of international youngsters here, having a great time.
February 2012
I am volunteering to go to CT in 2013 for a missionary trip. We will be doing 100% of our volunteer work in the townships. I will be going alone and am a white female leaving behind a just over 1 year old at home to do this. I am looking for reassurance that this is going to be ok. Anyone with websites that can help me out, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you!
Amy from Canada
February 2012
Don't go Amy. It's just not safe. Do your research. Violent Crime is high and as a white female in the townships you will be very vulnerable. I would not let my daughter do this and I know Cape Town very well having lived there for 35 years before moving to Canada in order to have a normal life style rather than being scared all the time. South Africa is not safe and the townships are very unsafe.
February 2012
- I assume you will be escorted and accompanied by a host church and their people. In which case you will be quite safe, and made to feel incredible welcome. I get annoyed by uninformed people who constantly draw from their own paranoid fantasies to scare other people. I seriously doubt the previous commenter has ever been inside a township.
I will say that if you wander around alone, in a deserted area, at night, you might will attract some danger. But this is most likely the case wherever you go in the world.
Coming here is a risk, a calculated one, but still a risk. However most rewarding experiences entail stepping - prudently and with preparation - outside ones' comfort zone.
February 2012
Amy, why would you leave your child?!?!?!? Is going really so important?
Anya K
February 2012
DavidF is right... you'll be absolutely fine. The most important thing to remember to stay safe in Cape Town townships is to never go anywhere alone at night, and to dress conservatively (skirt below the knees). If you're working with a reputable organisation, you have nothing to worry about.
March 2012
Hello there friends. I just wish to know some general things about Stellenbosch (near Cape Town). I was admitted for a postdoctoral research project there and besides all the things that I read above I want to know if it will be a good safe place for me. I am an European, and with long hair and I wonder if the people from there are open and ok..I read only good things about hospitality and so on...do I need to know something else? Thank you so much.
March 2012
hi my name is Ursula , we would like to buy a house in the strand cape town ,I fell inlove with the house at first site.We look at the nieghhood and found out that there is alot of house breaking ,there is a town ship just across the railroad . just behind us , desprite all what I have heard my heart till stay at that home , I just say to my self I will put higher walls ,I am very alert and know to be aware at all times, but what happens when we buy the house and the value of houses drop, what do we do than (PLEASE I NEED ADVISE)
Anya K
March 2012
Stellenbosch is a lovely place. The university there means the residents are relaxed and fairly open-minded, and you'll find some of the best restaurants in South Africa there. It's set in the middle of the stunning Cape Winelands, and within an hour's drive of Cape Town.
Check out the Word Travels guide to the
Cape Winelands
for more info.
March 2012
Is this a safe place for a female to travel alone?
Which are the areas I can explore and the areas I absolutely should not?
April 2012
Seriously... I live in JHB and i know what crime is. I have personally however not had really bad encounters. No matter where you are, just be careful with your actions. CT is where I plan to move pretty soon, and I have an idea I won't return easily. Townships alone for a girl... Bad idea. The sentence even frightens me. We all know how violent the people in such areas are. And its not something you can brainwash others with to believe to be safe. Absolute nonsence. Make sure you are with a secure group, and never by yourself.
April 2012
Hi. I'm originally from SA and have been away 8 years... a position has become available in CT with my company and I have accepted as it is a great career opportunity...but I am getting really nervous about the move after reading about the local politics and crime. I've been in the UK, for 7 years living in London, and always feel safe here. I have been back regularly on holiday to the Eastern Cape (once or twice a year) but just for a few weeks at a time and am becoming concerned that I am taking a huge personal risk going back to SA. My friends there love it and think it's great that I'm going... so, what can I do once there to feel safe? Is the City Bowl safe and are there places to go/people to talk to if I panic?
April 2012
- it all depends what you read. I check out the dailymail.co.uk every day and have the impression Britain is going down the tubes. Seems much more violent and depressing that CPt. See this excellent guide to
Moving to Cape Town
for more information you will find helpful..
April 2012
My boyfriend was working in Cape Town, staying a very nice hotel. He was drugged, abducted, beaten and robbed. This is a man who has travelled solo all over the world. I'm talking first hand experience her. MY boyfriend. This is not sensationalistic media hype. Drugged, abducted, beaten and robbed.
Miguel Ruiz
August 2012
Hi. I'm looking for some place new to live in, I currently reside in Buenos Aires, Argentina, pero and Cape Town is on the top of my list. I'm used to "dangerous" places so I'm more concerned with jobs, is it true that now, by law, they must hire a black Africans before a white or forgainer? I want to live there for 2 years and I'm studying gastronomy and got a lot of experience in bars, restaurants and kitchens... But how hard will it be to get a job there as a cook? I will most probably won't be having a visa will it be super hard? Around how much money can earn? (a rough estimate)
David Foster I would like to chat with you personally. I go tons of questions and would be great to talk with someone who lives there.
Miguel Ruiz
August 2012
I would also like to known if me having tattoos (full sleeve) will cause me any troubles.
Thanks and hope everyone is doing great whether you decided to move to Cape Town (or any other place), or not.
Ella Johnson
August 2012
Hi Miguel,
No, having tattoos will not be a problem in Cape Town. They are very common. It is generally a liberal and artistic city so things like dress code and body art are a non-issue.
August 2012
Cape Town is in fact a quite safe city by Southern Africa requirements. The center of town is well covered as are most of the main destinations.
December 2012
I lived in Cape Town and moved back to UK last year. It is the worst decision I have ever made. I am now saving up to go back ASAP. I lived on a small holding and never once locked my door. I did have a lot of dogs roaming the land but NEVER had any trouble. I obviously heard of trouble but I recently heard of a woman being murdered in my local 'safe' town.
I used the taxis there on my own to go to Grassy park and got lost, the taxi driver took me to my destination and for the time I worked there, I had no trouble. It all depends on your attitude and how flashy you are.
My husband is from Cape Town and his house has been robbed but my friend in Wales and my Gran has been robbed in the UK so it happens all over the world. You must remember that you will hear of it more in CT because the population is huge and poverty is real out there.
It is a wonderful city and the people are amazing!! Can't wait to return!
February 2013
I am a female medical doctor,, and I'm thinking of moving to Cape Town to do my specialist training at the university of Cape Town. But I'm getting really scared after reading about all the crime especially the rape issues. Is the university in a safe area?? what advice wud u give to a female moving alone to Cape Town??
Anya K
February 2013
Hi Doc,
UCT is a great place to do medical training! I personally live not too far from the university, and it's a fun area. I would suggest you look into a houseshare in the University/Walmer Estate area, or in Woodstock. There is plenty of accommodation available on sites like Gumtree.co.za. Safety is something that needs to be considered in Cape Town, just as in any big city. I would recommend not walking around alone at night, and don't leave any valuables visible in your car. You'll be pleasantly surprised though, how easy it is to make friends and have a truly unforgettable experience!
For some of my personal favourite Cape Town experiences, check out this
February 2013
Thank you very much Anya.
If there's anything else you think I should know, any other advice etc, please let me know.
Thanks again.
February 2013
Capetown is very safe city of South Africa.you really enjoy the trip of Capetown.
Ella Johnson
February 2013
Hi Doc,
I'm a Cape Town local and used to live just under UCT campus. It is a wonderful university and CT is just the most beautiful city. Crime is a problem but if you do your research and exercise caution you should be absolutely fine. In most cities in the world a woman should ensure that she doesn't do things like walk alone at night etc. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay!
April 2013
hello people, i am a 22 year indian mba grad and have had a job oppurtunity in south africa for an insurance company.
i do not know which city will the job be based and am worried about my security out there.
i wanted to know that how much does it cost to rent a 1bhk or studio apartment in a safe locality.is it to expensive to afford a living?
and what is the probability of an indian being a victim of crime in sa?
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Classic scones with jam & clotted cream
By Jane Hornby
Cooking timePrep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins
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ServingsServes 8
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Nutrition per scone (no jam or cream)
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- 268
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- 6g
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- 41g
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- 10g
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- 6g
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- 8g
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- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 85g butter, cut into cubes
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- squeeze lemon juice (see Know-how below)
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Scones are so quick to make that my mum would often emerge with a plateful before we'd even noticed she'd gone! I've borrowed her tip of using warm milk, and added a few tricks of my own for light scones that rise every time
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For toweringly tall scones, always pat the dough out a bit thicker than you think you should. I say pat rather than knead because scones are essentially a sweet soda bread and, like other soda breads, will become tough when over-handled. Kick-start the scones' rise with a hot baking tray and don't leave the dough sitting around. If you like your scones with lots of juicy fruit, stir 85g plump sultanas into the mix at the same time as the sugar.
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the flour into a large bowl with the salt and baking powder, then mix. Add the butter, then rub in with your fingers until the mix looks like fine crumbs. Stir in the sugar.
- Put the milk into a jug and heat in the microwave for about 30 secs until warm, but not hot. Add the vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside for a moment. Put a baking sheet in the oven.
- Make a well in the dry mix, then add the liquid and combine it quickly with a cutlery knife – it will seem pretty wet at first. Scatter some flour onto the work surface and tip the dough out. Dredge the dough and your hands with a little more flour, then fold the dough over 2-3 times until it's a little smoother. Pat into a round about 4cm deep.
- Take a 5cm cutter (smooth-edged cutters tend to cut more cleanly, giving a better rise) and dip it into some flour. Plunge into the dough, then repeat until you have four scones. By this point you'll probably need to press what's left of the dough back into a round to cut out another four. Brush the tops with beaten egg, then carefully place onto the hot baking tray.
- Bake for 10 mins until risen and golden on the top. Eat just warm or cold on the day of baking, generously topped with jam and clotted cream. If freezing, freeze once cool. Defrost, then put in a low oven (about 160C/fan140C/gas 3) for a few mins to refresh.
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These rose perfectly and had a good texture (though they needed an extra 5 minutes in the oven as others have noted). However, my family didn't like the flavour at all. The vanilla extract gave them a strangely artificial aftertaste. Personally I think they needed a bit more sugar too. I wouldn't make these again, I'll stick to the buttermilk recipes in future.
I have made so many disastrous scones but this recipe has changed that! They were gorgeous. Top tips in the recipe - warm the milk, squeeze of lemon juice, pat the dough don't roll or knead it, put on a hot baking tray and don't be concerned about the dough being a little sticky when it comes out of the bowl, this will soon change once you have turned it out onto the floured surface.
Baking for a charity cream tea next weekend and this is the recipe I will use. FANTASTIC!!! Thank you.
This was an easy recipe to follow and produced 8 generous portions. The texture was very good, the flavour, in my opinion needed a little something extra, possibly more salt. Nevertheless, that is a very small negative as really they were perfect the way that they were. Sports day picnic treat for us mums tomorrow!!
I made these last week and they were so yummy. I have never made scones before and they turned out just perfect. I did add a glaze of icing to the tops as it brought back memories of the scones that I use to buy from a bakers years ago :) Served with jam and clotted cream as suggested. I'm making some more tomorrow to take on a picnic...thank you so much for a great recipe.

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oops, clicked before I wrote...similar to housework, how many moms take care of everything the kids need instead of dads? I have always been the one to make sure my kids have what they need for school projects, the right papers, remembering school funtions ect...
but here lately have found myself away from home and had to tell the hubby he HAS to to it.
He stepped up and did such a great job this week- helping our 10 yo build a working "volcano", helping her organize for a mini-society market day.
Used a different approach than I would have, but excellent job nonetheless.
I have been depriving the kids and my husband all these years by assuming I should be the one to handle these things!
Maybe we are part of the problem ourselves, by thinking it all has to be done our way?
Also, I do not service our vehicles, fix the furnace, unclog the toilet or mow the lawn. Are typically "guy" chores being taken into consideration?
I consider my spouse and I to be a team.
We each do what we are good at or are comfortable doing.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by MAC on 21st May 2008
No surprise there. If any of our guys had to do what we did in one day, they would collapse. They might finally understand what it's like.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by oceans mom on 21st May 2008
Same here. My ex was SUCH a slob and we'd make a chore list but he'd only follow it for a few days then conveniently 'forget' about it.
Luckily my current husband is really neat anyway. He also does the dishes, vacuuming and laundry. He's the best.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by MistressOfTheDorkness on 20th May 2008
This doesn't surprise me at all. My ex-husband was a total slob. It was easier & less stressful if he kept the baby entertained while I did the house work.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Christie on 19th May 2008
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VITA volunteers help prepare basic federal and state income tax returns for taxpayers with an income of less than $51,000. VITA volunteers are at the Moore Public Library every Wednesday night and Saturday morning throughout the tax filing season. They will help patrons on a first-come, first-served basis.The last returns will be started 30 minutes prior to the end of the session.Library: Moore Driving Directions
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Calvin Klein's globe-trotting head of communications, Malcolm Carfrae, finds that there is nothing more rewarding than paring a classic Hamptons cottage down to its elegant essentials
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It all seems rather long ago, but there was a time, recalls Malcolm Carfrae, when he would term his aesthetic "eclectic." His weekend homes and city apartments held antiques and evenfunny to imagine it nowquite a bit of color.
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The Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame was created in 1997 to honor the players, staff and other individuals that greatly contributed to the history of the Mariners franchise.
The Mariners Hall of Fame is co-located with the Northwest Baseball Museum on the Main Concourse of Safeco Field, across from sections 135-141. In addition to displays of the current Hall of Fame members, the museum pays tribute to the rich history of baseball in the Pacific Northwest, and offers fun interactive activities for fans of all ages. The Museum and Hall of Fame are open to the public during all Mariners home games.
There are currently eight members of the Mariners Hall of Fame:
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Alvin Davis
Former first baseman Alvin Davis, the inaugural member of the Mariners Hall of Fame, was inducted on June 14, 1997. Davis, also known as Mr. Mariner, played nine Major League seasons, including his first eight with the Mariners. He was the first Mariners player to win a major post-season award when he was named 1984 American League Rookie of the Year. He was also named to the 1984 American League All-Star team.
Davis ended his Major League career with a .280 lifetime batting average, 160 home runs and 683 RBI in 1,206 games. He was voted the Mariners' MVP three times (1984, 1988, 1989) and ranks in the Top 10 of 12 major offensive categories as a Mariner. Alvin Davis Career Numbers »
Dave Niehaus
Dave Niehaus was the Voice of the Mariners from the very first game on April 6, 1977 to his passing on November 10, 2010. He broadcast 5,284 of the 5,385 regular season games played in Club history. Niehaus was inaugurated into the Mariners Hall of Fame on May 7, 2000.
The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association named Niehaus "Sportscaster of the Year" for the state of Washington in 1995 and 1996, and in 1997, Niehaus was honored by the Washington State House of Representatives for his "contributions to the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest."
In 2008, Dave received the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for major contributions to baseball broadcasting. He was presented with the award during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y. On Opening Day of the 2011 season (April 8), the City of Seattle renamed the block of 1st Ave. S. that passes in front of Safeco Field Dave Niehaus Way. Dave Niehaus Tribute Page »
Jay Buhner
Former outfielder Jay Buhner was a force on the field, a leader in the clubhouse and a leader in the community. He was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame on August 24, 2004. Buhner, who came to the Mariners in a 1988 trade with the New York Yankees, played 14 seasons in a Seattle Mariners uniform. He belted 310 home runs with 965 RBI during his Major League career. From 1996-1998, he became just the 10th player to hit 40 or more home runs in three consecutive seasons. Jay ranks among the Mariners career leaders in games (1440; 3rd), at bats (4,922; 3rd), runs (790; 3rd), hits (1,255; 3rd), doubles (231; 3rd), triples (19; tied for 7th), home runs (307; 2nd), RBI (951; 3rd), total bases (2,445; 3rd), extra-base hits (557; 3rd), slugging percentage (.497, 5th) and walks (788; 2nd).
Off the field, Buhner was the inspiration for the unique "Buhner Buzz Nights" that took place each season from 1994-2001. Thousands of fans lined up hours before the games to have their heads shaved and receive free admission to salute Jay, and on several nights received "Bald is Buhnerful" t-shirts. In 1997, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented Jay with the Breath of Life Award for his outstanding commitment to Cystic Fibrosis. Jay Buhner Career Numbers »
Edgar Martinez
Edgar Martinez, the best designated hitter in Major League Baseball history, retired at the end of the 2004 season after playing his entire 18-year Major League career for the Seattle Mariners. Edgar was inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame on June 2, 2007. Over the years, he racked up an impressive string of honors and awards including seven All-Star appearances, (1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003), two batting titles (.343, 1992, .356, 1995) and five Designated Hitter of the Year Awards (1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001). When Edgar retired, MLB Commissioner Alan H. "Bud" Selig announced that the Designated Hitter of the Year Award would be renamed the Edgar Martinez Award.
Martinez reigns as the Mariners all-time leader in batting average (.312), hits (2,247), doubles (514), walks (1,283) and games played (2,055). He is also among the top 10 in several other categories including at-bats (7,213), runs (1,219), home runs (309), RBI (1,261), total bases (3,718) and extra base hits (838). In 2010, Edgar's name appeared for the first time on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Edgar was the first Mariner to have a street named in his honor. In October 2004, the City of Seattle renamed a section of S. Atlantic St., which abuts the south side of Safeco Field, Edgar Martinez Dr. S. Edgar Martinez Career Numbers »
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson was one of the most dominating pitchers in MLB history. He won five Cy Young Awards (1995, 1999-2002), including the first by a Mariners pitcher when he went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA in 1995. Johnson pitched two no-hitters-June 2, 1990 vs. DET and MLB's 17th perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Johnson was instrumental in the team's first-ever trip to the postseason in 1995. In a one-game playoff on October 2 at the Kingdome, the Mariners beat the California Angels 9-1 behind Johnson's 12 strikeout, three-hit, complete game. In Game 5 of the ALDS vs. the Yankees, pitching on one day's rest, Johnson memorably strode in from the bullpen for a relief appearance. Johnson held off the Yankees for the comeback capped by Edgar Martinez's double that scored the winning run, allowing the team to make its first-ever appearance in the American League Championship Series.
Randy Johnson retired after the 2009 season with a career win-loss record of 303-166, ERA of 3.29 and 4,875 strikeouts, second only to Nolan Ryan's 5,714. Randy Johnson Career Numbers »
Dan Wilson
Dan Wilson played 12 of his 14 Major League seasons for the Mariners (1994-2005), catching more than any other player in Mariners history (1,281). He was a member of every Mariners team to have reached the playoffs. His combination of statistical achievement, leadership on the field and commitment to the Seattle community make him a worthy member of the Mariners Hall of Fame.
Wilson represented the Mariners on the 1996 American League All-Star team. He owns the Mariners career records for home runs by a catcher (including two inside-the-park home runs), and the Club's single season records for catchers in RBI (83, 1996), and is tied with Miguel Olivo (2011) for home runs (18, 1996). Wilson ended his career with a .995 fielding percentage, at the time the highest for any catcher in American League history, and the sixth highest in Major League history. Dan Wilson Career Numbers »
Ken Griffey, Jr.
Ken Griffey, Jr. was selected first overall in the June 1987 draft by the Mariners and less than two years later, at age 19, he was in center field on Opening Night in 1989. He proceeded to electrify the game of baseball in the 1990's, not just across the Northwest, but across the country. As testament to Griffey's talent and achievements, in 1999, he was one of 29 players named to the All-Century Team, a roster of the greatest players at each position in the history of MLB.
Lou Piniella
During Piniella's 10 years as manager the Mariners had seven winning seasons. He guided the team to its first trip to the postseason during the dramatic 1995 stretch run. Piniella was also at the helm during the Mariners record-setting 116-win 2001 season. In all, the Mariners had a .542 winning percentage (840-711), won three American League West Division championships and made four postseason appearances during Piniella's years in Seattle. He is the winningest manager in club history.


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In its newest five-year "roadmap" for justice and home affairs policy, the European Union has made migration a priority area. But while the Stockholm program offers plenty of detail on issues like illegal migration and asylum, it offers few specifics as to the final goal. MPI's Elizabeth Collett analyzes the program's action points and looks at challenges facing its implementation.
The global recession has caused countries that once welcomed foreign workers by the tens and hundreds of thousands — particularly Spain — to rethink generous immigration policies as unemployment rates have risen.
Over the past year, long-standing discussions and negotiations have resulted in several new information-sharing initiatives that seek to boost security while facilitating travel for legitimate travelers.
Swiss voters strongly approved a popular initiative to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland. Julie Schindall reports on reaction to the vote and explains how the Swiss system makes such lawmaking possible.
Many countries relied on low-skilled immigrant workers during good times. But Japan, Spain, and the Czech Republic have recently introduced "pay-to-go" programs to reduce the number of unemployed immigrants. MPI's Kristen McCabe, Serena Yi-Ying Lin, and Hiroyuki Tanaka, and Piotr Plewa of the European University Institute examine these programs and the larger policy questions they raise.
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This MPI event discussed the Dutch model for fighting human trafficking and the strategic and operational dilemmas that public prosecutors in the Netherlands face.
Finding some of the deepest anti-Muslim sentiments in Europe within German public opinion, this report explores the relationship between German national identity and immigration. It provides an overview of demographics, trends, and current debates, with recommendation on how to challenge prevailing stereotypes of Muslims and ensure equal outcomes for immigrants and their descendants.
This report discusses the political debate surrounding national identity in the Netherlands against the backdrop of growing public anxiety about immigrants and their effect on local communities. While policies designed to mitigate these fears largely stress national identity and demand cultural assimilation, the report provides an alternative set of recommendations based on the notion of plural identification.
This report examines why Spain, one of the countries hit hardest by the economic crisis with some of Europe's highest levels of unemployment, has not seen a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment. The report describes how the government and general populace have responded to immigration before and after the onset of the economic crisis, and highlights possible reasons for Spain's exceptional openness.
The integration of mobile EU citizens as a specific target group has not been widely discussed, either at EU or national levels, and EU-level integration policies focus on the integration of legally residing third-country nationals. This report investigates the broad range of integration needs that exist in Europe.
This report assesses the connection between the recent rise of resentment against immigration and broader trends in Norwegian nationalism, and proposes a few policy recommendations with the aim of minimizing this rift in Norwegian society.
As the European Commission looks ahead to the next strategic program for immigration in 2014, this policy brief sketches the challenges in developing a strategic, long-term agenda on migration at a time when Europe remains beset by fiscal uncertainty and a jobs crisis that is particularly acute for the young. Against such a backdrop, few governments are willing to have a serious conversation about anything but skilled immigration.
While free movement is at the heart of the European project, the merits and impacts of intra-EU mobility have come under significant scrutiny recently amid public anxiety about competition for jobs and exploitation of welfare systems. This report provides a detailed assessment of free movement, motivations for migration, and challenges countries may need to address as intra-EU mobility enters its next phase.


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Every year, our Manaus facility is required to invest R&D funds to help push technology and innovation locally. This year, we partnered with a local organization, FPF Tech, to open a Computer Training Informatics (CTI) center in Manaus' New Israel neighborhood. Containing 15 computers and printers, CTI provides free job training for people with low income and social vulnerability.
Since the grand opening in June, over 250 students have graduated—already exceeding the 2014 goal! A huge success! We thank our Brazil team for their focus on giving back while manufacturing power solutions for the world's largest OEMs and contract manufacturers.
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Vegas Reclaims Its Ties to the Mob
After more than a decade of playing every possible hand to draw visitors, Las Vegas is finally pulling its organized-crime card.
Swept under the table in favor of celeb chefs, theme nightclubs, and Broadway-style productions, Vegas' ties to the mob continued to captivate both Hollywood and history buffs; from the '40s through the '70s, these ties made the city the gaming capital of the U.S. Now, two new, heavily publicized "interactive attractions" aim to cash in on that legacy.
Sure, there's a story in the attractions' similarities: Will a blood-crusted fedora here or bullet-pocked divan there dramatically alter one exhibit's attendance? (Both properties have annual expectations in the mid- "hundreds of thousands.") It's far more illuminating, however, to look at their differences, and how each attraction might stimulate the city.


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Science for Hire: Why Industry's Deep Pockets May Be Depleting the Last of Our Fisheries
This story first appeared on Public Trust Project.
It's sunset in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a time when the little town's handful of shops board up for the night, and the lights click off at no fewer than six marine research institutes.
But at the far end of the town, one block from the churning Atlantic, 10 weary scientists sit around a big square table arguing about cod. They've been at it since 8 a.m.. Each has blocked two weeks in his or her calendar for this single purpose.
The group is meeting at the Woods Hole Aquarium, the oldest saltwater aquarium in the country, which also houses office space for 45 federal scientists working for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). There are no cod fish to be seen in the aquarium's tanks. There aren't many cod in the ocean either, compared to historic levels, and it is on this point that the scientists are squabbling.
It's not that they all disagree. In fact, there is consensus on most points among nine NOAA scientists who are attending the meeting. Their job it is to analyze fish populations in New England waters for the federal government – among them cod, pollock, and flounder.
But one prominent dissenter withholds his consensus vote: Doug Butterworth, the lone representative of the fishing industry at the session.
Butterworth is a renowned scientist based at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He's been lauded for his extensive contributions to the science of fishery management in many different countries. But he also has a controversial side job: he's employed by commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Maine, who fly him into town every now and again to wage scientific war on the NOAA biologists.
It's a role that has gained him some notoriety. "Doug seems like he's got a retainer up here," said Dr. Liz Brooks, a NOAA fisheries biologist who has worked on measuring pollock and cod populations.
Cod is an iconic species. Fishermen began harvesting them in the 17th century, when the fish were so abundant in New England it was said that you could walk across the sea on their backs. Over the centuries, cod's abundance made it what Paul Greenberg called a "workaday fish," in his lovely book Four Fish. Cod became a common, plentiful source of protein for the working class.
By the 20th century, innovations in fishing technology led to the rise of giant, industrial factory ships, which began to displace small-scale cod fleets, and a new era of overfishing was born. In the mid 1990s, scientists feared the cod population would collapse altogether due to extreme fishing pressure.
Finally, the government made the tough call to close Georges Bank to commercial cod fishing in 1994. The waters – an elevated shelf of sea floor in the Gulf of Maine – were once among the most productive fishing grounds in the nation. Since then, portions of Georges Bank and the Gulf of Maine have reopened to cod fishermen, but fishing pressure is just one-third of what it was 15 years ago. Even so, fishermen have been engaged in an elaborate dance with NOAA to prove that there are plenty of fish in the sea for the taking. Doug Butterworth has been a key part of their strategy.
Butterworth's tactic is always the same: to challenge the notion that fish populations are as small as the government says they are, helping to ward off regulations that reduce the amount of fish that industry is permitted to take from the sea. To understand how he operates, one must dig into the complex details of fisheries science – a science that holds profound ramifications for the future of fish in our oceans.
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Jenson Button says McLaren need rivals to take points off each other as the Woking team searches for a solution to their MP4-28's problems.
The team's campaign got off to a slow start in Australia with Jenson Button finishing down in eighth place while his new team-mate Sergio Perez failed to score.
Such are McLaren's woes that there have even been suggestions that they could revert to last year's car. That move, though, would be a last resort.
"It's better to stick to the plan in terms of developing what we have to improve what we have - that's always the way forward," Button told Sky Sports News.
"We don't know what the future holds. At the moment we've got a car and we're trying to make the best of what we have.
"McLaren is a front-running team and they know how to develop cars.
"Developing this, we're obviously not where we would like to be, but we do know the curve of improvements hopefully will be far greater than what other people can find. Well, it needs to be!"
And while McLaren work on developing the car, Button is hoping the start of this season will produce many winners like last year did to give him a chance to catch up later in the season.
"One person can't dominate for us. I'm already 23 points behind the leader so we need different winners every race.
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One Direction: Getting Personal With The World's Biggest Boy Band!
You may think you know everything there is to know about your fave boy band, but we sat down with the guys as they dished all about their personal lives for their most intimate interview yet! Check out our favorite excerpts from the mag, and read it all in Seventeens December/January issue on newsstands now!
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The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Design
From bold patterns to affordable appliances, our decorating ideas and inspiration pictures will help make this everyones favorite room in the house.
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Orange mohair revives a vintage maple stool in the kitchen of this California cottage, where Carrara marble upgrades Ikea cabinets. Task lighting comes in the form of suspended Edison bulbs, covered with Victorian wire shades. The cast-aluminum fox wine cooler was designed by Arthur Court. The homeowner framed a 1960s supermarket ad as a cheeky homage to Andy Warhol's soup can. The walls are painted Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore.
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Interview with Sean Carey
S. Carey played at the cave this past Thursday, and we (KRLX & the 'tonian) got to sit down and chat with him for a few minutes after the show. Here's a chunk of the transcript
Sam Keyes (KRLX): To start it off - can we hear more about your band, and how S. Carey has evolved from what you had initially intended it to be?
Sean Carey: I guess when I started, it was just an outlet for me to write my own songs and really had no expectations about where it would go and what it would be. For the first record, I assembled these guys - not all of 'em, but 3 of 'em - and we went out and toured for about a year. During that, we had a different bugle player with us... we had a clarinetest play with us for a week... and we had Ben, the guy on pedal-steel come and play. Mikey, a guy from Bon Iver came to play viola with us. But anyway, it turned into the 5 of us that became the core group. For the new record, I used them on the recording a lot and it was much more of a "band thing." I would come in with a song, just bare-bones chords, melody and lyrics, and we'd all do the arrangements together.
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Fox's solid dye boardshort collection features the new Fox Sludge Boardshort. With a new printing technique, these boardshorts will be the brightest and most vibrant on the beach.
- Sublimated graphic on solid dyed fabric.
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The Restaurant of Piet Hein Eek is filled with the designer's own pieces, including his signature recycled wood furniture finished with a high gloss varnish. All pieces are unique and made from waste diverted into interior design, like the colourful bar made from old steel pipes. The "Old lampshade-lamp" is a collection of mix-match lights that as a collection create an astonishing chandelier feature.
Eek's piled up recycled wooden stools below some yummy Garden Nasturtium, together with a found church chandelier, are some of the pieces that fill this brilliant space. The walls and floors were rescued from another of Philips' enormous warehouse buildings and now serve as a venue for local cultural events. A long table topped by "Hanging Wire Lamp in Tie Silk" is reserved for large groups.
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- The present thesis concern is the initial value problem for three nonlinear systems of partial differential equations: the Vlasov-Darwin system, the Vlasov-Poisswell system and a version of the latter which is called the modified Vlasov-Poisswell system. These equations belong to kinetic theory, which has proved useful when describing large particle systems in different areas of physics such as kinetic theory of gases, the formation of stellar structures or plasma physics. In the present thesis equations originating in plasma physics are considered which describe the evolution of the time dependent density function f(t,x,v) (t - time, x – position, v - particle velocity) of a large ensemble of charged particles in the (x,v)-phase space influenced by the electromagnetic field created by the particles and when neglecting collisions. The focus of the investigation is on existence and uniqueness questions for solutions of the initial value problem, i.e., it is asked whether there exists a solution f of the system under consideration such that f(t=0)=f0 where f0 is a prescribed initial datum. In order to answer this question further properties of solutions such as energy and charge conservation or decay rates must be taken into account. An important issue is, whether - if necessary under additional hypotheses or by weakening the concept of solution - global solutions, i.e., solutions existing for all t>=0, may be obtained. The most important results are a theorem about local existence and uniqueness of classical solutions of the Vlasov-Poisswell system, a global existence result for weak solutions of the modified Vlasov-Poisswell system, and a global existence theorem for classical solutions of the Vlasov-Darwin system under the assumption of smallness of the initial.


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WASHINGTON -- Cyclists are hitting the road in growing numbers across the Washington area and a new push in Fairfax County could convince even more people to pedal their way around.
In addition to doubling the number of bike lanes in the county over the last few years and a new interactive map of bike routes, the county is starting a feasibility study looking at joining Capital Bikeshare. Despite many requests from other parts of the county, the study is only focused on the Reston area.
"We get calls all the time like is Capital Bikeshare coming to Chantilly?' Is Capital Bikeshare coming to Sully District' Is Capital Bikeshare coming to the Fair Lakes Hyatt?'Capital Bikeshare is not going to work in those places, but there are other options," says Charlie Strunk, Fairfax County Department of Transportation Bicycle Program Coordinator.
"We chose Reston first because we feel as though we have the densities, the corporate base, and the Silver Line stations," Strunk says.
"We've been toying with Capital Bikeshare, Arlington's doing it, D.C. of course is doing it, Alexandria, Montgomery County - it takes a special area, special density to make it work," he adds. "Tysons is obviously a good choice, Dunn Loring-Merrifield with the Mosaic District is also another good choice."
Even the Reston bikes will not be rolling any time soon. "Realistically, I think it's going to be at least two years," Strunk says. Some Fairfax County leaders had hoped bikesharing would be available in time for the Silver Line's opening early next year.
The program could expand later, but expanding Bikeshare to Reston does create some significant challenges since the area is so far removed from the rest of the system.
Capital Bikeshare has employees who drive vans to rebalance bikes to stations across the system. If Bikeshare is launched in Reston, it seems likely it would act as an almost self-contained system until other stations are added in other parts of Fairfax County.
The county recently installed about 50 signs in the McLean area that are aimed at helping cyclists on their own bikes find their way around. Strunk says it is a pilot program that could be mirrored in other parts of the county.
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