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Southside Motors
Now Serving:
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, Westmoreland,
and Surrounding Areas!
Pittsburgh's Original Rent to Own Dealership!
No Credit Check
Guaranteed Approval
2-Year 24,500-Mile Service Contract
I was worried about having to take time off to find the right minivan for my family and sign the paperwork, but Southside Motors is open late. I went over after work, rented to own the minivan I wanted, and since I had insurance already, everything was taken care of in about an hour!
James |
A convenient dealership right between home and my job over in North Side!
Loretta |
Such an easy process. I kept waiting for a "catch" but there wasn't one. I was driving off the lot in a little over an hour in a car I got to choose.
Marsha |
Thank you so much for working with the DPW to help me get a great car. I can get to work and take my kids to school now. The payments are affordable and Rent to Own is so easy.
Charles |
I want to take a minute to share my experience with Southside Motors. This place is amazing and the only car lot that would give us another shot. My husband had lost his job due to downsizing and I just can't work anymore because of my health. We needed a minivan so I could fit the grandkids in comfortably and still have room for groceries and odds and ends. We talked with 4 other car dealerships and it was the same old story about our credit being bad and they can't help us. My neighbor came over and was telling me about Southside Motors and their Rent to Own program. Of course we didn't believe it so we took a ride down to check them out. This place is everything it claims to be. We got a newer minivan with low miles and they didn't even check our credit. Even though we both rely on social security, payments won't be a problem. All I'm saying is if you have bad credit and don't want to be embarrassed like we were at all the other car lots go to Southside Motors.
Bertha |
I saw an ad for Southside Motors in one of the auto books at the grocery store. It said "everyone drives within an hour." My sister had just sat at a different dealership for five hours before being told no. She had to try to entertain her kids that whole time! I passed Southside Motors' ad to her and she stopped in. Just like the ad says, she was out in less than an hour with a car she got to pick out! She was so excited and now I don't have to drive her around any more. Thanks Southside Motors!!
Evelyn Johnson |
I recently wrecked my car and needed to get a new one. My credit is a little under the weather because of a job loss. ... I went in with a open mind because I have been turned down at 4 other places. As soon as I opened the door to go in the one owner (GUY) welcomed me and ask me how he could help me. I told him my situation and he told me to come out on the lot and pick out a vehicle and I would be driving it home today. I said to myself here we go again. Well I will admit I was wrong. This owner took 2 hours to make sure I was helped and even got my reasonably priced insurance. It has been a little over 7 months and I can still say this place is awesome. ...
Michele Sharp |
A quick thank you to everyone at Southside Motors. Instead of being pushed into a vehicle I did not want they worked with me through many programs to find the best fit for me and my family. I am thrilled with my new Chevrolet Tahoe and I know I could not have got it anywhere else. Thanks so much guys!!
Esther |
Great owners that work with you. super easy and friendly. helped me get insurance and everything!!! ...
jjustun |
Big selection of cars. Picked a late-model sedan with the great terms of the Rent to Own program.
John Powell |
I was so blessed to find this place. They have a program for people with bad credit. I was recently widowed and my credit was bad. One of the owners (Guy) was able to get me into a car the same day that I came into the lot. There were no hassles, and he didn't make me feel like a low life because I didn't have decent credit. I sent my little brother and sister in law to SoutSide Motors to get a car. We are all very pleased with the service that we received. The cars are great. When you go to the dealership ask for Guy or Mike.
Monica Covelli |
The service contract gave me peace of mind -- and I haven't even had to use it!
Gino |
... I have had a great experience with everyone there. I have had mine for almost a year and the only thing I had to do to was buy a battery. Trust me I have been through the crap of that [competitors' names removed]. They just sell high miles junk. We even tried [competitor's name removed] because we heard all the radio commercials for them. They are even worse then [competitors' names removed]... Anyone looking for a good running vehicle with decent miles on it and you have bad credit you need to check Southside Motors out.
Sue Wissinger |
Thanks sooooo much Southside Motors!!! You guys rock. Your are the only car place with good vehicles with low miles and give you a GOOD warranty. I checked [competitor's name removed] and all their vehicles had over 100,000 miles on them and looked like the were ready to fall apart. I will say that I had to use your warranty one time and it was very easy to use. I had to get a Transmission put in. The warranty company paid for all the bill except I had to pay $100.00. The bill was $2400.00 so thank God and Southside Motors for the good warranty... Trust me folks if you need a GOOD vehicle with decent miles and a GOOD warranty then go here. I went to 8 different places like [competitors' names removed] and they all wanted to sell me junk with way over 100,000 miles on them...
Toby H. (tobyh1289407262) |
Picked a low-mileage 2005 Ford Explorer for the coming winter weather, and my past credit didn't matter with the Rent to Own program. The people at Southside Motors explained the paperwork as we went along and never rushed me.
Adela |
I just wanted to take a second to thank the good people at Southside Motors. I saw an ad for the Rent to Own program in the bus and just did not think it was true. But sure enough there was no credit check! I went from taking three buses to get to work to driving my own Impala. Best of all I only needed $2000 down. Thank you everyone at Southside Motors. No more waiting in the rain and cold for me!!
Tyrone |
... My father and I went here because after my divorce my credit went down hill. We were amazed at how many vehicles they had and that they didn't have over 100,000 miles on them. Every other car lot we went to that helped people with bad cedit had cars with over 100,000 miles on them. The vehicles we looked at all had newer inspections and were newer. We are so impressed with this place that we made up a little advertisement for our church members to see. ... Save yourself a lot of time and frustration and just go to Southside Motors first.
Lorijackson |
Couldn't get a loan at other dealerships. Rent to Own meant they didn't even check my credit history!
Natashia |
... I got my truck from Southside Motors about 11 months ago. It is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee and it only had 63000 miles on it when I got it. I think it was about 5 months after I got it that I started having problems with the transmission. I called the warranty company and they told me where to take it to get it fixed. I they had it 2 days and I got it back. My total bill was $205.00. They told me I had a $100.00 deductable and I had to pay sales tax. I was happy because I know a transmission for this thing is around $1800.00. My jeep has been running fine and I have been sending all my friends and family to Southside Motors because they are the only ones that would give us a GOOD vehicle with no credit check. I mean heck I only put $2000 down and my payment is only $375 a month for a 2006 Jeep Cherokee with only 63000 miles. It is only a 2 1/2 year term and I have a GOOD 2 year 24000 mile warranty. ...
Kathy Stossil |
Sólo un agradecimiento a la gente en Southside Motors. Finalmente un concesionario que está dispuesto a trabajar con sus clientes! Gran servicio, bajo kilometraje, y el precio era perfecto.
Maria Gonzalez |
Like most other people with bad credit I went to 3 major bad credit car lots in Pittsburgh. I tried [competitor's name removed] and they wanted to buy a 2001 Taurus with 124,000 miles on it. I was like are you kidding me after I sat there for 2 hours waiting on them to tell me I could get a piece of junk. I left there and went to [competitor's name removed]. This was even a bigger waste of time. They treated me like I was a horrible person because I had bad credit. Again they wanted me to get a 2001 Grand AM with 119,000 miles on it. I figured I would try one more place and if they offer me the same type of car I would just take what I could get and be glad I got it. I walked into Southside Motors and it was like someone lifted 1000 pounds off of my back. I talked to the one owner (Guy) and was very impressed with the way he didn't make me feel I was a bad person because of my credit. Guy told me to pick a vehicle out and he would work with me to make it happen. I figured I would mess with him and pick the nicest one on the lot. He laughed and said that I was making it hard for him but he would do whatever it took to make it work. Next thing I knew he was calling my insurance company to add the 2007 Jeep to my policy. Everything was going fine until my insurance company wanted $260.00 a month for insurance. We hung up the phone and Guy said let me try my insurance broker. He called him and we only have to pay $109.00 a month. I hope by me writing this that people will not have to go through what I went through going to the rip off places like [competitors' names removed]. GOOD LUCK everyone and just goto Southside Motors and save yourself all the stress.
This car dealership has got to be one of the coolest places in Pittsburgh. I went here because my daughters friend bought a car from them and all I have heard for weeks is that I need to go to Southside Motors and get a new car because the car I'm driving now is a hoopty. They hooked me up with a 05 Kia Sorento SUV that only has 67,000 miles on it and is clean as a new born kitten. They didn't even check my credit and I'm sooo glad they didn't because it is crappy. LOL I will tell you first hand that they respect people here and don't look down on you because you have bad credit. In fact the one owner kept saying that BAD CREDIT DOES NOT MEAN BAD PEOPLE. He had my laughing my but off because he kept messing with me and telling me I had to get a 1999 Dodge with 112,000 miles on it like [competitors' names removed] wanted to give me. All in all I give Southside Motors a 10 out of 10. I LOVE THESE PEOPLE!!!!
Malcolm Stephens |
I don't think I ever really took the time to write a review in my life because I never really cared about it enough. We went here because 2 of our friends told us they got cars from them. We didn't know how the rent to own program went but we new that the must not care about bad credit because our one friend had just went through a horrible divorce and his wife wrecked his credit. We figured they would be like [competitor name removed] and all the vehicles would be high miles on them. We were very surprised to find most of the vehicles were between 60000 to 80000 miles. We talked right with one of the owners and I must say that was nice because there wasn't any BS like most other places. He told us to pick a vehicle out and he would do what it takes to get us in it. He was right because we got a 2007 Ford 500 with leather chrome wheels and it is all wheel drive. I will probably never write another review in my life but I wanted to get the word out about this place. They are a lifechanger. Oh by the way we also got a 2 year warranty that the owner said we can take anywhere if we need work done on the car.
Mary Spencer |
I got a car here and have to say that they did me pretty good. Only problem I have had is with the insurance company. I had Safe Auto and I guess you cant use them with the rent to own program. Not a big deal cause they helped me get new insurance. They new insurance they got me was alot cheaper anyhow. I think my whole family got cars from this place. Well maybe not the whole famaily but 4 of us did now. As far as I know everyone is happy with there cars so far and my one sister has had hers for a little over a year now.
cadstyle1965 |
I have to let the public know my great experience with Southside Motors. We have plans to go out of town for Thanksgiving but when we got up this morning to start our trip our car wouldn't go into gear. We decided to just get a new car. We tried to get one at a new car dealer but they said our credit was to bad and they wouldn't be able to help us. They told us about Southside Motors and how they send a lot of people there. They even gave us a ride to Southside Motors. The guy that gave us a ride said that his sister got a car here and just paid it off and it is only a 2 1/2 year term and had a 2 year warranty and had to use it about a year after she got the car because it needed a new radiator. He said the warranty company paid for everything but $100.00 deductible. So anyhow we got to Southside Motors the one owner (Guy) came out and told me how the program works and he would do ever thing he could to get us back on the road so we could see our relatives for Thanksgiving. He is such a little sweetie. He did what he said he was going to do and we are going to get to see our relatives. I'm actually in my hotel room writing this. I'm so happy that I'm going to see everyone. If it wasn't for Southside Motors we would be setting in Pittsburgh by ourselves for Thanksgiving.
Katy S. |
Thank you so very much for all your help and understanding! We were in such a bind trying to help our daughter with her school costs. We were tapped out with our creditors. Thanks to the no credit check Rent to Own program, we got a really nice Jeep Liberty and have the priviledge of knowing that our little girl is in a safe and reliable vehicle while she attends school. Southside Motors is just fine by us!
Marshall Clemmons |
Just wanted to say thank you again for your customer service and caring about people and wanting to help others. We really appreciate it! The Toyota Prius has been running great!
If you need a good car but you have bad credit this is the place to go. I left out of threr with a 2004 Ford Explorer and I have been driving it for about 7 months with no problems what so ever. I still don't no how they can do it with not even looking at my credit. All I no is that I'm driving a fly truck and my credit is jacked. I can remember my daddy telling me that if you don't have good credit that you wont get a nice car well he was wrong. LOL Thank you Southside Motors!!!
sweetiepie69 |
I was just about to finish up with grad school, and I had to have a car to start my new job. I could not get approved for a car loan. Everyone said that I had way too much debt because of my student loans. Southside Motors got me into a really nice Jeep Grand Cherokee. I love my Jeep! Thanks so much to the boys down at Southside Motors! I would not have a nice vehicle if you had not helped me!
Clarissa Manfred |
I went to 7 different places looking for a nice car. Every place I went did a credit check and as soon as they saw my credit they pretty ask me to leave. I saw this place on tv and it said no credit checks and I thought to myself that this is the place for me. I went in told them I was looking for a nice car and they said to pick something out and they would make it happen. I still can't believe they let me get a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer. This thing is loaded with heated seats and even a DVD player. I'm telling you this is the place to go if you don't want the BS of trying to get a nice vehicle with bad credit. I sent my mother here to and she has really good credit and they even helped her out. The best part is that you get a 2 year 24,000 mile warranty with the vehicles. I love my Trailblazer and Southside Motors.
tallcat |
I was at my wit's end looking for a car for my daughter! With my credit, I knew there was no way that I would get approved for an SUV. But at Southside, we were in and out the door quickly, and they were so nice to us. They even bought us lunch that day! I highly suggest you go here to buy a car if you have bad credit!
Marta |
Thanks to the guys at Southside Motors, I am back on the road again! I was never so happy as the day I got my new car. My old car was repossessed, and I was in a bind because I had no way to get back and forth to work. Those mean people I got my last car from really put the screws to my credit! Southside Motors didn't care about all that. I have a easy to drive SUV now, and I'm queen of the road again! Thanks so much!
Kitty Beekay |
When my daughter told me about the Rent to Own Program, I thought it all sounded too good to be true. You won't believe just how easy it was to get approved. Got my income tax check and went straight to Southside Motors! We were in a nice Dodge Caravan with a quickness! The guys even helped us get insurance! I will be sending my cousin in as soon as she gets her income tax money!
Gavin Crysnipps |
I'm so excited... Southside Motors got me and my husband into a nice minivan. Now we don't have to fight over sharing one car anymore! I love my new Chrysler Town and Country. It's perfect for driving the kids around!
Dominique Hoover |
I had a repo from about a year ago on my credit report. No one would give me a car loan. Soutside Motors said they didn't care about the repo and assured me I could get a car. I still can't believe it. Now when I drive passed the big dealerships that wouldn't approve me, I love to beep the horn and wave at them! Thanks to Southside Motors, my repo is in the past, and I have moved on! In a nice, bold Ford Explorer to boot! Thanks again, guys!
Helen Schlepala |
I had just gotten out of school and had a ton of student loans to pay off. When people ran my credit, I could not get approved for financing because I had too much debt. When I went to Southside Motors, I was in tears because I had pretty much spent the day at other dealerships being turned down. One of the owners, Mr. Rowe, took the time to calm me down and then he helped me with my application. Within minutes I was approved for a nice Chevy Malibu that had only 56k miles on it. I was so happy, I just about danced out the door! You can bet that as soon as I pay this one off, I will be back for a big bold SUV! Thanks again, guys! You are lifesavers!
Queen Koko |
When my wife passed away, I decided it was time to get that SUV I always wanted. I went to Southside Motors thinking I would do the Rent to Own Program. Dave was very helpful, and I got approved for regular financing. Even with bad credit I was able to get financed. Tammy got me some good insurance. I was able to drive off in a nice SUV.
Roy Mackey |
We went there after going to 5 other places that wanted to sell us crap cars because our credit was bad. This place took the time to work with us till we got the car we wanted not the one they wanted to sell us. These people are great. They really work with you.
babykitty1 |
I have 2 cars from them. I have an '03 Ford Explorer and an '02 Pontiac Grand Am from this place, and I have not had any problems. In fact, I will be done paying off both of them in 2 months. I did go through a tough time with my job loss, but Southside Motors worked with me until I got back to work. They told me just to let them know what was going on, and there would not be a problem. I went 2 months with not making a payment to them, but as soon as I got back on my feet, I started paying them again. I really don't know how anyone could ever have a problem with this place. They really helped me and my family when times were tough. Don't worry, Southside Motors, the good people on here know what kind of people you really are, and there are more of us than them.
Stacey Sampson |
I just got my income tax money back, and I knew it was time to think about a new car. Mine was on its last legs, and I had to do something because I haul the kids back and forth to school, sports, doctors, etc. Southside got me into a realyl nice Chrysler Town and Country van. I can't believe that they don't ask for a social security number! I told them up front that I have a budget to work with and that I hardly have extra money to waste on car repairs. The warranty gives me peace of mind. Thanks again. You guys are the best!
Chantillia Mosgrove |
If you have credit problems, you need to go and talk to them. My wife and I went there after our neighbor pulled up in his driveway with a 2005 Ford Explorer with only 52,000 miles on it. We asked him where he got it because he told us that he went to a bunch of places and they kept telling him no because of his credit. He told us about Southside Motors' Rent to Own program. He said they don't even do credit checks. We went down and talked to one of the owners (Guy) and told our situation. He told us to pick out a vehicle, and he would make it happen for us. Next thing we knew, we were leaving in a 2004 GMC Envoy with only 67,000 miles on it. The 2 owners are great people and everyone didn't make us feel like we were bad people because our credit was bad. I will be telling everyone about this place.
Crystal Davis |
I still can't believe I'm driving such a nice car with no credit check! My husband and I had tried to get approved at other dealerships, with no luck. They kept telling us that our credit was too bad. At Southside Motors, there was no credit check! We were in and out in an hour! They got me cheap insurance, too!
Tia Harris |
I thought there was no chance, no way that I could get another car. I had a repo last year, and everyone kept telling me I couldn't get approved. Southside Motors had me in a car and out the door in about 2 hours! Dave was so good about explaining how the program works, and he stayed late on Saturday because I had to work late that day. I'm sending all my friends to Southside Motors!
Keissha Franklin |
Thank God for Southside Motors. I have to admit that my credit score is really bad. They didnt even do a credit check. We came in Saturday at about 11:00 a.m. and we were out the door and in a nice Chrysler Concorde in about 1 1/2 hours. I know I am paying more than someone with good credit, but if it wasnt for them giving me a chance I would not have a car. They were nice to me and my husband and treated us with respect.
Thutch22 |
I just got a divorce, and I had no chance of getting approved for a car loan. Southside Motors got me into a very nice car! My new Lincoln is so nice. The car even came with a 2-year warranty, so I know I'm covered. I will never forget the day I got the car. It was lunchtime, and they even treated me and my girlfriend to lunch that day! Tammy got me insurance that we could afford. As soon as my girlfriend saves up, she is goint to get an SUV from them. I only have good things to say about Southside Motors. Tell your friends this is the place to get a new car!
Sam Foltz |
I had just crashed my ride and was sitting on a bus going home from work when I saw an advertisement in a newspaper for Southside Motors. It said I didn't need to have good credit to get a good car. I called them up and stopped in the next day. An hour later I was riding in style again. The dude by the door helped me find insurance and worked with me to find a ride I liked and could afford. Best of all, my three repos in the past never came up. There was no credit check!
Marcus |
Just wanted to say thanks so much to Mr. Rowe. He is such a nice person to work with. I explained to him that there was no way my credit would let me get a car loan. Before I knew it, I was out the door in a beautiful Lincoln Town Car! I only had to put $2000 down and my first month's payment! Best part was that I only have to pay on it for 2 1/2 years, and it's all mine! Thanks again, Mr. Rowe! You're a sweetheart!
Rolanda Reynolds |
I work for an organization that has homes for kids with special needs. One of the kids loves cars of all kinds. He has posters, magazines, etc. I took him to the Southside car lot so he could look at the cars. They were really busy, but Dave took the time to show Jimmy around the lot even though they knew they wouldn't make a sale. Jimmy asks tons of questions, and Dave was patient and kind. I went back to the lot the next day and bought a new ride for myself! Oh, and I have to give a shout out to Tammy, Mike, and Guy, too. Nice people, even to those with bad credit!
Tavon Weaver |
My daughter was about to start her first job at UPMC, and my husband and I tried to get approved so we could get her a reliable car for work. No one would approve us because we did a bankruptcy a few years back. Southside Motors got her into a very nice Ford Focus, and I am so happy to know that my daughter has a safe and reliable car for work. Thanks so much, you guys!
Monique Sampson |
I had a ton of overdue medical bills that I could never get paid off. Southside Motors told me not to worry about it! I put down some money and got some insurance, and I was back on the road! Thanks so much! I will never forget how you helped me and my family out!
Cherise Nicewonger |
We had just finished up a bankruptcy, so our credit was pretty much ruined. I saw their ad on the TV and thought, "What do I have to lose?" I called them, and after a few questions they told me I was approved. I went right on down and got a Trailblazer! It was so easy and quick! And I know I'm covered with the service contract.
Juantisha Reynolds |
My husband and I own a cat grooming salon here in Pittsburgh. Our credit was very limited due to all the money we spend on supplies. All banks kept telling us we had too much outstanding debt and they could not help us. Thank God for Southside Motors! They got us a really nice minivan, and now we can even offer mobile pet grooming services. We are all happy with the service we received. Our customers love when we give the kittens a ride, and without Southside Motors, we never could have done it! Thanks again!
Shirley Fion |
It was the end of the school year, and my daughter was always wanting to use my car. At first it wasn't a big deal. After about 2 weeks I became weary... I was so sick of waiting for my daughter to return home so I could use my car to go to work or the doctor or even get my hair and nails done. We went to Southside Motors, and they got my baby girl into a nice and safe Ford 500 sedan. I'm so happy to not fight with her anymore about borrowing the car!
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From: The north. Take Perimeter Highway to Main Street. Follow to the city centre, right onto Broadway Avenue to Hargrave Street, right one block to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charter House Hotel Downtown Winnipeg.
From: The south. Take Highway 42 to Broadway Avenue, left to Hargrave Street, right one block to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charter House Hotel Downtown Winnipeg.
From: The east. Take Highway one to Saint Anness Road, right to Broadway Avenue, left to Hargrave Street, right one block to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charter House Hotel Downtown Winnipeg.
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Most Popular Area Attractions
Assiniboine Park
With so many wonderful things to see and do in the vibrant city of Winnipeg, be sure to schedule plenty of time for it all. One of the popular Capital City attractions is Assiniboine Park. Located along the Assiniboine River, this wonderful Southern Manitoba park encompasses 1,100 acres of land, southwest of downtown Winnipeg. The park was established in 1904, north of the Assiniboine Forest. Stroll through the park's Conservatory to view over 8,000 flowers, trees and plants, followed by the a nice walk through the English Garden, featuring approximately three acres of trees, flowers and shrubs.
The historical Assiniboine Park Pavilion remains one of the city's most familiar landmarks. Have fun with the kids at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, featuring more than 300 species of animals and stroll through the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden to see more than one hundred sculptures created by Leo Mol. At the end of a fun-filled day in the city, check into one of the local Best Western hotels, to enjoy comfortable accommodations.
Canad Inns Stadium
Formerly known as Winnipeg Stadium, Canad Inns Stadium is Winnipeg's astro turf football and baseball stadium. The stadium built in 1953 is home to the Blue Bombers of the CFL as well as several of Winnipeg's baseball teams, including the Winnipeg Whips.
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canad Inns Stadium has been host to many major events including the opening ceremonies of the Pan Am games. Capacity for this large stadium is 44,784, making it a center point for the city of Winnipeg to drawing in crowds. From sporting events to music the stadium is the place to be in Manitoba.
Grand Beach Provincial Park
Escape the busy city life of Winnipeg, for a relaxing day along the banks of Lake Winnipeg. This impressive lake, one of the world's largest fresh water lakes, is home to the Grand Beach Provincial Park. This wonderful park boasts of large white sand dunes, some reaching twelve metres high, and one of the best beaches in North America. Bring your fishing pole for a day of fun fishing along the shoreline for perch, silver bass and norther pike, or lace up your hiking shoes for hiking along 30km of trails.
Enjoy a dip in the lake to cool off or spend the day of boating on this beautiful lake. Winter time activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Before leaving the park, be sure to stroll along the boardwalk to read the interpretive signs to learn more about this wonderful area of Southern Manitoba. After a fun day outside, check into one of the local Best Western hotels, to recharge for another great day outdoors.
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
While visiting the Capital City of Winnipeg, be sure to include a visit to the Assiniboine Park, west of downtown. This impressive 1,100-acre park is home to the Assiniboine Park Zoo, the historic Assiniboine Park Pavilion, the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, formal gardens, an outdoor theater and the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden. This beautiful garden was established in 1992, featuring the work of gifted artist, Dr. Leo Mol.
Stroll the grounds to view the numerous sculptures created by Mol. He donated the sculptures and many works of art to the city, after moving to Winnipeg from the Ukraine in 1949. Step into the Leo Mol School House Studio to see how the sculptures are made and watch the "Light and Shadow" video. Be sure to schedule plenty of time to see all the wonderful facets of Assiniboine Park. Stay close to the city and area attractions as a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy your time in Manitoba.
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site
During your travels in Southern Manitoba, get in touch with the history of the area near Winnipeg. Visit the Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, located along the Red River north of Winnipeg, to learn about the area's rich history. This 1830 fort was built twenty miles north of the site of the original Fort Garry, after the original fort was destroyed by flooding.
Bring your camera to capture images of the original buildings of this restored 19th century fort, a National Historic Site of Canada. Tour this living history site to meet the costumed interpreters, as they tend to the gardens and carry on daily activities. Before leaving, stop by the Visitor Reception Centre to view the interactive exhibit. While in the area, check into one of the local Best Western hotels for a wonderful night's rest.
Manitoba Legislative Building
Capital City residents and visitors ready to watch history in the making, visit central Winnipeg. Tour the historical Manitoba Legislative Building, to see the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from the visitors gallery. This beautiful neoclassical building, completed in 1920, encompasses 250,000 square feet of space and has numerous beautiful features.
Key building features include the exterior statues, the Golden Boy gold statue on top of the domed ceiling, the brown-veined Carrara marble Grand Staircase in the main entrance, two life size North American Bison statues next to the staircase, the Rotunda, the Pool of the Black Star, the Lieutenant-Governor's Reception Room and the Legislative Chamber. Schedule plenty of time for a thorough self-guided tour of this magnificent building, during your Southern Manitoba travels. Stay close to the many attractions in Winnipeg as a guest of Best Western hotels.
Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Located inside the Sport For Life Centre, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame opened in the fall of 2012 at its new location in Winnipeg. Featured Hall of Famers include Vince Leah, a famous author and sportsman as well as George Knudson, a championship golfer.
The Museum is run as a charitable organization by a volunteer board of directors, passionate about sports and it's place in the history of Manitoba. Museum artifacts include photos, newspaper articles and equipment used by athletes in their sport. The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame also encompasses the Curling, Basketball and Bowling Halls of Fame.
MTS Centre
The MTS Centre is the newest multi-purpose entertainment and sports facility in the heart of Winnipeg. The centre replaced the demolished Winnipeg Area upon its opening in 2004. The 440,000 sq ft building is home to the Winnipeg Jets National Hockey League team with a seating capacity of 15,004.
The building's excellent acoustics make it an ideal location for concerts. Bon Jovi's 2007 performance at the centre was the largest event since its opening, with more than 16,000 fans in attendance. Past events hosted at the centre include the World U-17 Hockey Challenge and the AHL All Star Classic. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest with Best Western hotels, while traveling in Manitoba.
MTS Iceplex
Home to THC, Total Hockey Training Centers, MTS Iceplex is Manitoba's premier hockey destination. Visitors travel from across North America to attend camps and train at this facility. The Ice Lab, the top of the line goalie training center features Dartfish Biomechanical Analysis Software and a high definition camera on the ice to educate goalies on the intricacies of their craft.
In addition to the state of the art goalie-training center, MTS is also home to Northwestern Sports Hockey camp. This camp has been training emerging athletes for over 25 years and can accommodate all skill levels from learn to skate to performance level. With four regulation size ice rinks, concessions and 20 dressing rooms, MTS is open 365 days a year to accommodate all of the ice time the Winnipeg community demands.
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
While visiting southern Manitoba, take time to explore the great outdoors. Visit the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre to learn about the beautiful restored prairie marsh and the animals that reside in Oak Hammock Marsh. In addition to the marsh, the Wildlife Management Area includes artesian springs, tall-grass prairie, aspen-oak bluff and waterfowl lure crops.
While at the marsh, keep a lookout for some of the three hundred species of birds, twenty-five species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish that live in the marsh. Enjoy hiking on the thirty kilometres of trails throughout the marsh or attend one of the several events, programs, workshops, eco-tours or camps held at the award-winning centre. Enjoy a short drive into Winnipeg, for a wonderful night's rest with Best Western hotels.
Provencher Bridge
Provencher Bridge, Winnipeg
A symbolic downtown landmark, the Provencher Bridge crosses the Red River and connects downtown Winnipeg with St. Boniface in Manitoba, Canada.
The third in its place, the current Provencher Bridge actually consists of two bridges – a vehicular bridge and a pedestrian bridge.
Named Esplanade Riel after politician and Manitoba founder Louis Riel, the pedestrian bridge was completed in 2004.
With eye-catching architecture, dramatic nighttime lighting and even its own restaurant, Esplanade Riel makes the Provencher Bridge a draw for residents and visitors alike.
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint's high-volume manufacturing facility in Winnipeg is where all Canadian circulating coins are produced. The Winnipeg plant opened in 1976, after the Mint headquarters in Ottawa, became established in 1908. Over 1 billion circulation coins are produced here each year.
Schedule time for a guided tour of the plant while in Manitoba, to see the fast-paced operations. While at the plant, stroll through the gift shop to see the selection of circulation coins, collector coins, commemorative medallions, timepieces and other unique memorabilia. After a fun day of touring, kick up your feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room.
Shaw Park
Ready for baseball action in downtown Winnipeg? Make your way to Shaw Park to catch the Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team in action. The ballpark was completed in 1999 and has been home field for this American Association of Independent Professional Baseball team since it opened. Prior to 1999, the Goldeyes played in Canad Inns Stadium, formally known as Winnipeg Stadium.
This versatile ballpark has hosted concerts, special events and a variety of sporting events, including the XIII Pan Am Games. Before or after a game, take a few moments to tour the adjacent Forks National Historic Site or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants downtown. Make the most of your time in Southern Manitoba, by checking into one of the nearby Best Western hotels to enjoy comfortable accommodations.
Sport For Life Centre
Dedicated to "profoundly improving access to sport and sport training across Manitoba", the Sport For Life Centre is the first facility of its' kind in Canada. The 100-year-old building was renovated by Sport Manitoba, an organization charged with creating and developing amateur sports programs. The Centre is now home to a sport performance center, a sport medicine center, a sport resource center and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Phase two of the renovation calls for a track with sprint lanes, multi purpose facility space and conditioning and testing areas, to name a few.
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the goal of Sport Manitoba is improve the availability and quality of sports available to youth as well as adults across the province. The Sport For Life Centre allows the proliferation of these goals to take place in one specialized facility, taking the place of many predecessor organizations and improving efficiency.
The Forks National Historic Site
Downtown Winnipeg is alive with history. Nestled at the confluence of the Red River and Assiniboine River, is The Forks National Historic Site. This site has been a meeting place for more than six thousand years, when the early Aboriginal peoples met to trade goods.
Archaeologists discovered the Aboriginal camps located at the site, between 1989 and 1994. The site continued to be a meeting place for the first Europeans that arrived in 1738, in addition to buffalo hunters, Scottish settlers, immigrants and pioneers. While in downtown Winnipeg, make plans to visit The Forks for an afternoon of fun at the variety of shops, attractions and restaurants.
The Forks Market, Broadway Promenade, shops and restaurants in the Johnson Terminal, Explore Manitoba Centre, Manitoba Theatre for Young People, The Plaza at The Forks and The Children's Museum, are just a few of the options available at The Forks. Kids love spending time in The Children's Museum, filled with 12 permanent galleries of hands-on activities. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is a must-see educational attraction for all Winnipeg visitors. While in Manitoba, check into one of the Best Western hotels, to enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent guest services.
The Manitoba Museum
The Manitoba Museum is a definite must-see, while in Winnipeg. The museum showcases over 2.6 million specimens and artifacts, along with the Planetarium and Science Gallery. Since the natural history collection is so large, the items are rotated throughout the Discovery Room. Museum curators are continually conducting research to learn more about our history, environment and ecology.
Schedule at least a day to see all that the museum offers. This incredible museum is home to a variety of galleries including the Earth History Gallery, the Urban Gallery the Arctic/Sub-Arctic Gallery and the Ancient Sea Gallery, an animated underwater environment. Be sure to view a show in the Planetarium and enjoy the hands-on activities and exhibits in the Science Gallery. Have fun in the capital city of Manitoba and enjoy comfortable accommodations and guest services with Best Western hotels.
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba was founded in 1877 in Winnipeg, Manitoba four years after the city was founded. The university began awarding degrees from St. John's College, St. Boniface College and Manitoba College, the three founding colleges. In 1904, the university hired its first staff and construction on the buildings began shortly thereafter.
The 25,000 students attending the University, have a choice of 90 degrees, certificates and diplomas at the undergraduate and graduate level. The university unveiled Smartpark, a 100-acre technology and research park, in 1999. The university continues to grow and develop with projects to utilize older buildings and revitalize the campus.
Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Capital City of Winnipeg is home to many wonderful historical sites, parks, attractions and galleries. One of the must-see galleries in the heart of the city, is the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The Winnipeg Art Gallery was established in 1912, as the first civic art gallery in the country. Throughout the years, it has grown to become the sixth largest gallery in Canada.
Tour the impressive gallery building, a Winnipeg landmark, to view nearly 24,000 works of art. From the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, to the contemporary art, decorative arts, international art, canadian art, photography and works on paper, there is plenty to see. While in city, consider also visiting the Manitoba Legislative Buildling, located two blocks from the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Stay close to the many wonderful city attractions, in one of the local Best Western hotels and enjoy a wonderful night's rest in Southern Manitoba.
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Handling over three million passengers annually, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) serves Winnepeg, Manitoba. Owned by Transport Canada and operated by Winnipeg Airports Authority, YWG has one main terminal building, two private terminals and two runways.
Known as the 8th busiest airport in Canada, YWG is a hub for Calm Air, Kivalliq Air and Perimeter Airlines and a focus city for Air Canada Express and WestJet. YWG services scheduled flights by major airlines like Air Canada and WestJet, charter airlines like Flair Airlines and Sunwing Airlines, and cargo airlines like FedEx Express.
Winnipeg Railway Museum
The Winnipeg Railway Museum is located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, in the historic Via Rail Union Station. Visit tracks 1 and 2 to view the railway artifacts, trains and equipment. Platforms 1 and 2 also contain displays, railway vehicles and artifacts. Visitors love watching the working HO gauge layout.
Schedule plenty of time in the 37,500 sq ft museum and don't miss the The Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive in Canada, on track 1. The museum also hosts, weddings and special events. Stop by the gift shop in the baggage compartment of the CNR car, to browse the selection of books, pictures, postcards and DVD's. Enjoy your time in Manitoba and rest comfortably with Best Western hotels.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Beautiful music has filled the heart of downtown Winnipeg, since 1948. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra provides wonderful cultural opportunities for Southern Manitoba residents and visitors, with approximately eighty concerts each year. The WSO initially performed in the Civic Auditorium until 1968, before moving to the Centennial Concert Hall.
The WSO's variety of musical performances not only includes music from master composers, but also family concerts, Pops, special concerts and educational performances. Their educational programs benefit over 25,000 students each year. Enjoy an evening in downtown Winnipeg with dinner and a symphony concert, followed by a wonderful night's rest in one of the nearby Best Western hotels.
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- 5.00 kilometer(s) from Assiniboine Park Zoo, open year-round
- 10.00 kilometer(s) from Assinibioa Downs Racetrack, live thoroughbred racing and a year-round simulcasting
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- 2.00 kilometer(s) from Palo Park Shopping Center, Winnipeg's largest shopping center
Distances to Popular Points of Interest
- 21.00 kilometer(s) from Selkirk
- 48.00 kilometer(s) from Steinbach
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Local Area Recreation Opportunities
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- 2.00 kilometer(s) from Silver City Cinemas, 10 theatres
- 4.00 kilometer(s) from Club Regent Casino, gaming and entertainment 7 days a week
- 4.00 kilometer(s) from McPhillips Street Station
Nearby Restaurants
- Discover great places to eat near our downtown Winnipeg hotel, from our on-site restaurants to quality local favorites around the corner
- Fine dining on premises The Rib Room open for lunch and dinner, ribs and steaks, noon to 10:00 p.m.
- The Rib Room, on premises, full service, steak house, open for: lunch, dinner, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Charter Restaurant and Lo, on premises, bar/lounge, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
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Inn at 97 Winder Street
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This gigantic 1876 Victorian mansion features Queen Anne and Mansard designs, three towers, and tall windows. The 10 guest rooms have high ceilings, sitting areas, and tiled showers. Settees with turned legs and satiny fabric, chandeliers, Persian rugs, antiques, and framed art are all in abundance in guest rooms. Common areas include three parlors, a lounge, and a business center. Private, secure parking is available, and a limousine can be requested for a fee. The inn is close to Detroit's financial district, the Cobo Center, Comerica Park, Greektown, and several dining and entertainment venues.
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The possibility of an ancient Martian ocean is an enticing one, and there has been growing evidence that it did indeed exist (dubbed Oceanus Borealis), covering most of the northern hemisphere, and about a third of the planet, billions of years ago. Now, some new observations of boulders in what likely used to be the ocean bottom have given scientists additional clues as to what this ocean was like, it was announced this past Saturday (February 15, 2014).
In this relatively flat region in the northern hemisphere, larger boulders are scattered across the landscape. A new study by Lorena Moscardelli, a geologist at the University of Texas in Austin, shows that the distribution of these boulders is similar to those on Earth which were moved around by underwater landslides. Her paper was published this month in a journal of the Geological Society of America.
Some other scientists have assumed the boulders, seen in images taken by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, were simply the result of meteorite impacts, but Moscardelli disagrees.
"That's possible for some of the boulders, especially those found close to craters," she said. "But how do you explain boulder fields that can cover thousands of square kilometers without any impact craters around? The submarine hypothesis provides a feasible alternative."
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"We know that 'submarine landslides' can transport big boulders – sometimes as big as a house – for hundreds of kilometres into the deep-water of the Earth oceans. Imagine a huge landslide affecting the entire state of Texas, but happening in the ocean."
She shows that on Earth, similar occurrences can be found in the Pennsylvanian Jackfork Group of south-central Arkansas, the outcrops of the Guandacol Formation in the Pangazo Basin, Argentina and in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil as a few examples.
As well as the boulders, other geologic features seen here can also be found underwater on Earth, such as teardrop-shaped islands and polygonal-shaped cracks in the surface.
The Viking spacecraft had already spotted what looked like the remains of shorelines in this area back in the 1980s. These northern plains are also lower in elevation than the terrain in the southern hemisphere, similar to ocean basins on Earth.
We know that there is a lot of ice still buried just below the surface in this region. Could it be left over from the former ocean? The Phoenix lander even directly scooped up some of this ice several years ago. We also now know from the rovers and orbiters that there used to be Martian lakes and rivers; were there oceans too?
Further study will still be necessary to see if this explanation is accurate, but when combined with other evidence it appears to strengthen the case for a former Martian ocean. If so, the next question of course is whether anything was alive in those waters?
This article was first published on Examiner.com.
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However, this growing use of ICT is creating fundamental rights challenges. These range from concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of personal data online to the threats posed by cybercrime or large-scale surveillance operations. As a result, every EU citizen may, at some point, face violations of their fundamental rights, such as their right to privacy, freedom of expression or freedom of association.
In line with the positions taken by international organisations such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe, FRA supports the view that, despite the specific challenges posed by the increasing use of digital technologies, it is essential to ensure that fundamental rights are promoted and protected online in the same way and to the same extent as in the offline world. Recognising this, the Cybersecurity Strategy of the EU has underlined the impact of ICTs – and in particular the Internet – as follows: "Our daily life, fundamental rights, social interactions and economies depend on information and communication technology working seamlessly. (…) Fundamental rights, democracy and the rule of law need to be protected in cyberspace". In the Code of EU Online Rights, the European Commission has underlined that "the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons as guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, and the general principles of EU Law shall be respected in this context."
In this regard, one of FRA's objectives is to help the EU and its Member States to find the right balance between the challenges linked to security and respect of fundamental rights. Through its socio-legal approach to data collection, the agency combines its legal analysis with findings from social research fieldwork related to information society, data protection and fundamental rights issues. The results of our research serve to inform both policy makers and practitioners at national and EU level working in this field.
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Data protection is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, which is distinct from respect for private and family life contained in Article 7 of the Charter. This feature sets the EU Charter apart from other major human rights documents which, for the most part, treat the protection of personal data as an extension of the right to privacy.
Historically, the EU has played a crucial role in driving the development and introduction of national data protection law in a number of legal systems where such legislation was not previously in place. A 1995 EU directive on the protection of individuals regarding the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data was a vital instrument in this respect. With the overall reform of the data protection framework initiated by the European Commission in 2012, once adopted - the EU will have the most protective regional legal framework in the field of data protection.
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I don't like fertilizing anything that dies back in my yard after Labor day here in NC. Additional fertilizer after that point is going to try and stimulate new top growth and what I want my clematis to be doing is saving energy for winter and not growing like gangbusters. Sometimes the clematis still grow fairly rapidly after that point since the temps have cooled off and their is more rain. At least I know that Mother Nature is coaxing them to grow and it is not due to my intervention. As for water, you can continue giving them that if the weather is especially dry in your area. Poke around in the ground and see how the soil moisture is in the vicinity and let that be your guide. I have stopped providing my clematis in the ground any additional water since we have begun getting sufficient rain and the temps have significantly dropped. Make sure your liquid fertilizer is not one high in nitrogen or you will stimulate a lot of vegetative growth and few flowers. |
- Posted by butterclem z6 W.PA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 24, 08 at 12:07
I wasn't going to give them any fertilizer this fall. But I thought a good dose of liquid fertilizer in very early spring prior to my usual regimen of rose fertilizer would be a good idea in this rooty area. We had lots of rain in early summer, but it has been very dry for several weeks now. So I guess I'll just keep watering until Thanksgiving as I do for shrubs and trees younger than three years. Pat |
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Regular Faculty and Academic Staff:
Kenneth Genskow
Associate Professor*
"My interests address issues of environmental planning and policy, watershed planning, and collaborative and participatory approaches to resource management. My research and applied work have explored the evaluation and assessment of collaborative watershed management, watershed governance, and the effectiveness of educational and technical assistance programs on land management."
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"My primary research and teaching interests are in the areas of urban environmental sustainability, the role of planners in promoting environmental stewardship, and the application of spatial analysis and geographic information science and systems in urban, environmental and regional planning."
Harvey M. Jacobs
"My current interests focus on (1) the rise and impact of the private property rights (anti-environmental) movement in the U.S., especially as it exemplifies social conflict over competing concepts of property rights, (2) the transformation of private property as a social and legal institution in western Europe, and (3) the development of peri-urban (urban fringe) land policy for developing countries. Overall I am interested in the social content of land use and environmental policy, and in how debate over such policy serves as a proxy for more fundamental social discourse."
James LaGro
"My interests include land use change, landscape ecology, and the spatial analysis of landscape fragmentation in the United States. My research in Wisconsin has examined the conversion of prime farmland to residential development, the land use impacts of local onsite sewage disposal system policies, and the effects of subdivision ordinances on land development patterns. I teach courses in urban planning and design, and landscape architecture."
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"My research, teaching, and outreach programs examine economic linkages and public policies that address the nexis between natural resource management and community development. In addition, my work examines the role and impact of outdoor recreation and tourism in the multi-functionality of rural landscapes. Long-standing interests include resource dependency, forestry issues, and rural amenity-driven residential developmnet with particular focus on resulting tradeoffs and alternative land use compatibilities. In addition, I have worked with various regional economic and social models to assess the impacts of policy and economic change in rural areas."
Alfonso Morales
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"My research analyzes the social organization and institutional context of entrepreneurship. The research context is the street market and the business organizations and households found in markets and other non-retail means of earning income. My work analyzes the social, political and economic processes that produce street-level businesses. My research was inspired by pragmatist theory and an interest in public policy. I pursue this interest in the social organization and institutional context of entrepreneurship through three interrelated strands of research: Decision-making in Organizational and Institutional Context; Transformations of Self and Society, and Entrepreneurship in Organizational, Institutional and Policy Context. My research webpage is openair.org."
Brian Ohm
"My research, teaching, and outreach efforts relate to the institutional and legal framework for managing community growth and change. I am particularly interested in the need to revise and update state enabling laws that govern local planning, the impact of local laws on "new urbanism", and the "takings" issue. I lend my expertise to a variety of governmental and private organizations."
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"My research and teaching focuses on urban land use change, comprehensive planning and housing. The majority of my research in land use seeks to understand the causes and consequences of land use change and to evaluate planning, governance, and institutional processes to manage and shape spatial patterns. I have also more recently focused research on understanding housing as a land use issue, asking questions of exclusion and affordability."
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"My current research approaches the dynamic of urban change through the lens of gentrification. Through this perspective, I attempt to uncover the way in which urban change occurs by way of the process of displacement and eviction. My work draws attention to the role that property owners, financial institutions, and the state perform in the process of urban displacement and gentrification more generally."
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Over the years since 1965, Mr. Bellman has mediated in nearly every category of dispute. His work has ranged from the most ordinary civil and labor matters to international diplomacy. A significant portion of his practice has included high-profile, multi-party cases of public concern such as controversial land-use determinations, large-scale environmental remediations, school district desegregation, state-wide education financing litigation, and Indian land claims. He has been appointed as a Master, or other court adjunct, by Federal and State Courts, including the Supreme Court of Ohio. He received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators. Mr.Bellman has mediated in rule-making negotiations for a number of States as well as the US EPA, Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Federal Trade Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Recent mediation cases include Kalamazoo River Superfund Site Cleanup Negotiations, Klamath River Hydroelectric Facilities Relicensing Negotiations, negotiations in the Clergy Sexual Abuse Mediation System of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, employment discrimination litigation settlement negotiations in an urban police department
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Spencer Black represented the 77th Assembly District for 13 terms in the State Legislature. He served as Assembly Chair of the Natural Resources and was the Assembly Minority Leader. During his tenure, Black was considered to be the Legislature's leading environmental advocate. He was a leader in a number of other policy areas including consumer protection, health care, education, transportation and senior citizen issues.Rep. Black is author of numerous environmental laws including the Stewardship Fund, the largest conservation effort in Wisconsin's history, the Mining Moratorium Bill, the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, the statewide recycling program, and the endangered species match grant. Black is currently the Vice President of the national Sierra Club, the nation's largest environmental organization. He is also a columnist for The Capital Times newspaper.
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Dave Cieslewicz served as mayor of Madison from 2003 until 2011. Before serving as mayor, he was cofounder and first executive director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, the state's leading land use and transportation policy advocacy organization. Earlier in his career he worked for State Rep. Spencer Black, who now also teaches at URPL, and for the Wisconsin Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Dave has taught a number of courses on the UW campus, including "Introduction to the City", "The Politics & Policy of Green Urbanism" and "Advanced Public Management." He taught two short courses in URPL when he was mayor. He's a 1981 graduate of the UW where he was a political science major. Dave and his wife Dianne live in the Regent neighborhood with their dog Calvin. Twice a month you'll find him playing the venerable German card game Sheepshead at the Memorial Union.
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Donna Erez-Navot is the founding Director of the Mediation Clinic at University of Wisconsin Law School. Before moving to Madison in 2009, she was employed as a mediator in the Child Permanency Mediation Program in the NYC Family Court, where she mediated issues surrounding placement of children in foster care, including relationships and communication between parties, custody/visitation/guardianship petitions, conditional surrenders and other issues. She is a graduate of Cardozo Law School in New York where she was a member of the Cardozo Mediation Clinic with Professor Lela Love. After attaining her undergraduate degree at Emory University, Donna studied Social Work at Tel Aviv University in Israel.
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Ending the School to Prison Pipeline in Florida
The NAACP has brokered a groundbreaking collaborative agreement on school discipline with Broward County Public Schools, law enforcement and its community partners. The agreement will serve as a model for school districts nationwide that aim to end the school to prison pipeline wreaking havoc in communities of color.
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Oh COME ON!!! Seriously? The price is good compared to other sites looks like about $200 and up for this pair, but who needs this?
circo wrote:Oh COME ON!!! Seriously?
down the rabbit hole...
Can we say ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
Weeeeeeell, this woot-off will make some diy-er who's been putting off setting up the home theatre system pretty happy. maybe. The Day the Ponies Come Back (2000).
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I'm just sitting here thinking of ways to mess with my neighbors.
sheckydog wrote:Can we say ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
You may. But be forewarned that woot! is a shameless censororer. EDIT: neeed. sleeeep.
New, not even refurbs. If I only had a use for them...
are they trying to put me to sleep?
I am way too tired to want to cut holes in my ceiling.
inurdreamsalwayz wrote:are they trying to put me to sleep?
I think this is Woot's way saying Go To The F*ck To Sleep http://www.amazon.com/Go-F-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach/dp/1617750255
coffeekitty79 wrote:I'm just sitting here thinking of ways to mess with my neighbors.
Use your SOG knives, Roomba, and some Cajun (or was it Bayou) dust
circo wrote:I am way too tired to want to cut holes in my ceiling.
This would be great for my bedroom stereo system.. No longer need to stash the surround sound speakers under the bed....
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funnywontons wrote:OMGOMGOMGPONIESOMG PONIES!!. there's a million.
nap time
This is cruel
rfbarr wrote:I think this is Woot's way saying Go To The F*ck To Sleep http://www.amazon.com/Go-F-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach/dp/1617750255
haha, especially with how many there seems to be... By the way Samuel L Jackson's reading of that book is glorious
inurdreamsalwayz wrote:haha, especially with how many there seems to be... By the way Samuel L Jackson's reading of that book is glorious
oh. my. PWNYing GOD. i NEED that recording.
I realise no one gives a Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966), but I lol'd
funnywontons wrote:oh. my. PWNYing GOD. i NEED that recording.
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In for two..yay...we've been waiting around for something like this.
k7addict wrote:In for two..yay...we've been waiting around for something like this.
I would like 2 of these myself, but I missed out.
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International Training and Visas
- For general information on the process for certification by the American Board of Surgery, see About ABS Certification.
- The American Board of Surgery does not offer reciprocity with certification in other countries. Surgeons who have completed some or all of their surgical training outside the U.S. and wish to become certified by the ABS must first enroll and complete training in an accredited U.S. or Canadian residency program.
Credit for Foreign Graduate Medical Education
- The ABS does not grant credit directly to residents for surgical education completed outside the U.S. or Canada. The ABS will consider granting partial credit for foreign graduate medical education to a resident enrolled in a U.S. ACGME-accredited general surgery or integrated vascular surgery residency program, but only upon request of the program director. Preliminary evaluations will not be provided before enrollment in a residency program, either to the resident or program director.
- The program director is the primary judge of the resident's proficiency. If a program director believes a resident to be a candidate for credit, the resident should be assigned to the PGY-2 or PGY-3 level when entering the program so the appropriate level of clinical skills can be assessed. Program directors should make the request for credit only after having observed the individual for at least six months.
- ABSITE Scores: For general surgery, residents must take the ABSITE before any credit may be requested. For integrated vascular surgery, both the ABSITE and VSITE must be taken before credit may be requested. The resident's scores should be consonant with the level of credit requested by the program director.
- See the respective Credit for Foreign Graduate Medical Education Policy for general surgery or integrated vascular surgery for complete details, including all required documentation. The ABS only grants credit toward general surgery or integrated vascular surgery training.
- All requests for credit and related inquiries must be sent by mail (no e-mails or faxes) on official letterhead from the program director.
Canadian Residents
- Surgeons who have completed all their training in Canada may apply for ABS certification upon completion of a residency program accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCSPC). Applicants must have completed all of the requirements in a program accredited by the RCSPC or in combination with a U.S. program accredited by the ACGME. No credit for postgraduate surgical education outside the U.S. and Canada will be granted to applicants who complete a Canadian program. Applicants from Canadian programs must comply with ABS requirements for certification.
International Rotations
- The ABS will accept in certain circumstances residency rotations outside the U.S. or Canada toward its general surgery or integrated vascular surgery residency training requirements. If program directors wish to credit training abroad toward ABS requirements, they must fully justify the reasons for it and receive ABS approval in advance. No such rotations will be permitted in the first (PGY-1) or last (PGY-5) year of residency training.
- To request approval for an international rotation, a letter should be mailed (no e-mails or faxes) to both the ABS and the RRC-Surgery. The letter must be co-signed by both the program director and the designated institutional official (DIO) and contain the information outlined in the ABS-RRC International Rotation Policy (pdf).
- The program will receive separate approval letters; both must be received prior to implementation of the international rotation.
ECFMG Certificates
- A certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) is required for ABS certification for all international medical graduates. The certificate must be valid indefinitely for all international medical graduates who complete an ACGME-accredited residency program. International medical graduates who complete a Canadian residency accredited by the RCSPC will have an ECFMG certificate with a "valid until" date. The valid until date must be after the date of application to the ABS.
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- J-1 Visas for Research FellowshipsTo obtain ABS support for a J-1 visa applicant who wishes to complete a research fellowship, a formal written request must be submitted by the program director. Requests must be sent by mail (no e-mails or faxes) on official letterhead and cover the information outlined in the document below. Program directors will be notified of the decision by letter from the ABS executive director.
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Soccer is played in every country on the planet. It is a passion that inspires players and consumes fans, and there are a lot of them. Over the many years that we've worked with Nike Soccer, it has been our mission to ignite and spread this enthusiasm. It all started in 2003 with a ball of duct tape and some scraps of paper.
Nike's Soccer Tape campaign was created to inspire kids in the U.S. to play brilliant soccer. It promotes a DIY approach to soccer. You don't need a coach, a field or a fancy metal goal box to play brilliantly. Just grab some duct tape, make a ball, make a goal and play whenever and wherever.
Odopod created a site that would expand on the DIY spirit of Soccer Tape. We created the Soccer Tape Zine-Maker. It enables users to automatically construct their own Soccer Zine as they navigate through soccer videos, stickers, stories and animations. Zines can be saved, sent to friends and even entered in a creativity contest. The winner had their zine spread published in Eurosport.
'Tape' kicked off a long-lasting, prolific friendship with Nike Soccer.
It's been thirteen years since we started Odopod.
We've always wanted one thing: to do the best work of our lives. Along the way, we have been joined by an eclectic and exceptionally talented bunch of people who wanted the same thing. Together, we've built a company we love.
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PETZL Women's Selena Climbing Harness, 2013
Ideal for sport climbing, the redesigned women-specific Petzl Selena climbing harness now has an even easier DoubleBack buckle, more comfortable waistbelt and leg loops, and better weight distribution for long days at the crag.Features/Benefits:
- Harness design�doubled straps on waistbelt and leg loops, waistbelt wider on the sides�ensures excellent weight distribution for maximum comfort; specifically built to fit female morphology
- Specific stitching on the waistbelt limits pressure points and chafing
- Redesigned DoubleBack buckle allows quick and easy waistbelt adjustment
- Detachable elastic leg loops remain permanently adjusted without restricting movement
- Four gear loops provide plenty of room for your rack
~ Two rigid loops in the front allow quick, easy access
~ Two flexible loops in the back reduce the risk of pressure points when wearing a pack - Dyneema tie-in points offer resistance to friction from ropes
- Also includes a rear loop for hauling rope and two slots for Caritool tool holders
PETZL Women's Selena Climbing Harness, 2013
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Rayonnant style
Rayonnant style
French style (13th century) that represents the height of Gothic architecture. During this period architects became less interested in achieving great size than in decoration, which took such forms as pinnacles, moldings, and especially window tracery. The style's name reflects the radiating character of the rose window. Other features include the thinning of vertical supporting members, the enlargement of windows, and the combination of the triforium gallery and clerestory into one large glazed area, until walls became largely undifferentiated screens of tracery, mullions, and glass. Amiens Cathedral (1220–70) is cited as its earliest manifestation. Especially fine achievements include Notre-Dame de Paris, the church of Saint-Urbain in Troyes (founded 1262), and the extraordinary Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (consecrated 1248), Louis IX's palace chapel. See also cathedral.
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In the service business, landscape professionals are bound to encounter a dissatisfied customer at one time or another. Whether it's a letter sent that details their disappointment or an upset voicemail or a client complaint posted on a company's Facebook page, customers find ways to share their discontent when they are distressed.
While this may seem like a big negative, in fact, business owners who receive customer complaints shouldn't view them as such. Turning negative reviews into positives with timely, appropriate responses and attention can turn client frowns upside down and build a business' reputation.
According to the National Customer Rage Study, customer rage may cost American businesses more than $58 billion in lost future sales of goods and services. In 1976, only 32 percent of survey respondents reported having a problem with a product or service over the previous 12-month period. That jumped to 45 percent in 2011. And among those unhappy customers, 60 percent are extremely or very upset.
Many times when customers are upset, they don't even bother sharing their anxiety; they just move on to a competitor. Unfortunately, research says up to 80 percent of customers who leave were actually "satisfied" with the original company. So, "obviously customer satisfaction is not enough," explains Ben Ridler, Entrepreneurs' Organization in New Zealand. "Businesses nowadays need to positively delight customers if they want to earn their loyalty."
What's more, "if dissatisfied customers say nothing, you'll get a false sense of security," says Michele McGovern on Customer Experience Insight. "You'll think everything is fine and they'll walk without giving you a chance to make what's wrong right."
Why don't customers share how they truly feel with their service providers? There are three reasons, according to customer complaint guru Guy Winch:
1. Customers believe complaining is a hassle.
2. Customers think despite the complaint they won't get what they want.
3. Customers think the company doesn't care anyway.
Similarly, in "Recovering and Learning from Service Failure," an article researched and written by Stephen Brown, a W.P. Carey School of Business professor of marketing and executive director of the Center for Services Leadership, and colleague Stephen Tax of the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada, their findings showed only 5 to 10 percent of unhappy customers complain after a service failure, and most customers are dissatisfied with the way companies resolve their complaints. What's more, most companies fail to learn from their mistakes, the survey said.
"But here's the good news: customers aren't actually asking for much," Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business reports. "An 'I'm sorry' or 'Thanks for your business' can make a surprisingly significant difference in assuaging customer rage - and increasing brand loyalty."
And, even simple recovery strategies can have a dramatic impact on profitability, Brown and Tax say.
Your goal should be to get more complaints. Here's why: "Managers and executives are making a big mistake if their goal is to tamp down complaining," says Nancy Stephens, as associate professor of marketing at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business. She urges business owners to do everything possible to encourage unhappy customers to give businesses the chance to make things right, so they can keep their customers.
Managing complaints, especially in public or online forums, is not only deepening a customer relationship, but also managing a business' reputation. How a landscape business owner deals with customer complaints can make or break that interaction and be an example for others. It can also be a huge differentiation factor.
"The challenge is to handle each situation in a way that leaves the customer thinking you operate a great company," Ridler says. "If you're lucky, you can even encourage him or her to serve as a passionate advocate for your brand."
The goal then is to find ways to get customers to complain, speak up and provide feedback," Stephens says. To do so, Stephens encourages business owners to empower customers - "Let them know that they will always be heard, listened to and taken seriously."
Stephens offers a few simple ways to start bringing in client comments:
Ask for complaints. At the end of conversations ask, "Is there anything you aren't satisfied with?"
While business owners implement means for bringing in customer comments and complaints, they should also ensure service standards are in place to address them in a timely fashion.
This way, as Brown and Tax explain, "frontline employees can be empowered to come up with solutions; sometimes it even happens without a complaint having to be lodged."
Nicole Wisniewski is a 16-year green industry veteran and award-winning journalism and marketing professional. She is a senior project manager in The Davey Tree Expert Co.'s marketing/corporate communications department. Reach her at email@example.com.