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World Cup legacy: more bids to get South Africans out of their cars
The Fan Walk – a car-free stretch in Cape Town that connected a downtown public soccer viewing area with a World Cup stadium – has spurred plans for more pedestrian malls at sporting events.
Cape Town, South Africa
During this summer's World Cup, Somerset Road in Cape Town was transformed into a South African oddity: a road without cars.
They called it the Fan Walk, 1.6 miles of asphalt connecting a public soccer viewing area downtown with the newly constructed Green Point Stadium. The path was mobbed with people during the city's eight World Cup matches; a sea of fans, performers, and kids running wild. The street party was a big change for a city and country that has shied away from venturing beyond the comfort and security of the private automobile.
"The motorcar is central to everything we do," says Dave Dewar, chair of City and Regional Planning at the University of Cape Town's School of Architecture and Planning. "There is no great urban tradition of walking."
But the Fan Walk experience could change all that. Cape Town is now planning more pedestrian malls for major sporting events, and the Fan Walk was recently re-opened as part of a celebration for Nelson Mandela's 92nd birthday.
"You've got 30 years of car-based culture and planning," says Andrew Boraine, chief executive of the Cape Town Partnership, which is trying to improve the central business district. "It's hard to transform a car-based culture into a society where people are confident about public space."


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I think having this, some sort of "good moral character" test is a wonderful thing. And I think this practice should be extended to all professions.
I remember when I was in university, there was a boy in one of my classes. He wished to become a physician. However, once I overheard a conversation between him and some other dude. The dude was saying how some people wanted to save the life of a cat. Then this boy said, "Who cares about the cat? Just kill the cat". I was utterly repulsed. And to think, someone like him might become a doctor, whom a lot of people trust and look up to and respect. It just sickens me.

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There's a reason why Beyonce is an international superstar while millions of fat bitches who can sing great sit at home dreaming.
You think Obama cared? Look at this picture. He probably spent the whole day trying to talk Jay-Z into giving her up for an Indecent Proposal threesome.
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Colony Square in Midtown is holding a lunchtime Earth Day craft market. The market is inside their food court this year from 11:30-1:30pm. There's going to be live music and a super fun lineup of vendors! I hope you can make it out tomorrow to say hi to me and to Lauren Janis of Big Daddy Biscuits. We're both super excited about the show!
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Pre-draft camp update
Before we get to hoops, a little advice: if you ever go jogging in Orlando, make sure you don't look like a cat who just did a major crime. After this morning's pre-draft camp workouts, I returned to my room, changed up and stepped out for a run. I made it around the corner near the hotel when I noticed three cop cars lined up, cherries flashing. I paid them no mind.
Hey, I live in DC.
I made it about a 1/4 of a mile when one of the cruisers pulled up along me and waived for to stop. He stopped, climbed out and asked if I had any ID. I didn't. I was jogging so no place for a wallet.
" Where do you live?" he asked.
"Washington," I said. "I'm in town for work. Staying at the Renaissance."
The cop nodded his head and took off.
I kept running. Made it about another 1/2 mile when another cruiser pulled up, flashed his lights and told me to stop.
"Show me your ID," this cop said as he got out.
"I don't have it on me. I'm running," I said, getting a little ticked off. "What's going on anyway? Why do I keep getting stopped?"
"Someone shot a police officer. We're looking for a light-skinned black male. He's wearing shorts and a t-shirt and he was last seen running in this area. You fit the description."
Me, realizing that I indeed did fit the description though I was hardly running like a guy trying to get a way from something: "Oh."
Anyway, the officer took down my name, my social and checked with the hotel that I was indeed staying there before letting me go. I think I'll stick to running in DC. Where it's safe.
On to the hoops:
-Spoke with Gilbert today. He said his left knee is about "65 percent" and he's doing more and more in the gym every week. Right now he's limited to non-contact work and he's not cutting at full speed but he feels good. He also sounds as upbeat as he's sounded since the injury.
-Wiz vice president of baskeball operations Tommy Sheppard was interviewed by the Seattle SuperSonics for their open GM spot. Sheppard, who has been with the Wizards for four years, is a darkhorse candidate but Seattle is looking for a new guy before the draft so stay tuned.
-I can confirm that the Wiz plan on working out the following draft prospects starting June 7: Colorodo State center Jason Smith, Boston College forward/center Sean Williams and Florida PG Taureen Green, who in my humble opinion has been the best player down here the last two days. Smith isn't here and neither is Williams, who was booted off the BC team this season but has intrigued NBA squads with his athletic ability, length and energy. The Wiz sure could use a 6-10 guy like that coming off their bench. I'll let you know as I confirm more workout guys.
-A couple of area products did some nice things today. Virginia Tech F Coleman Collins was 8 of 14 from the field and finished with 22 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes in his team's loss this morning. Also, Tech's Zabian Dowdell had 8 points and 6 assists in 20 minutes in his team's afternoon win. Dowdell, Collins and Virginia's JR Reynolds are projected to be taken somewhere in the second round. I particularly liked what I saw from Dowdell, who was explosive and held his own in his matchup against Florida's Green in their game this afternoon. I didn't see much of Maryland's DJ Strawberry because I was doing interviews but I'll take a closer look tomorrow.
-Green just looked like a guy who is ready for the NBA. He's super quick but always under control and though he did finish with two turnovers in 20 minutes, I don't remember him making many bad decisions. He showed a nice J, got into the paint at will and was sharp in the open floor. Basicallly, he made things easier for everyone around him and I now have a better understanding of why Florida was so good the last two seasons.
-A couple of guys who caught my eye: PG Jared Jordan or Marist is generously listed as 6-foot-2 and he looks much smaller than that but the kid can play. Jordan, who became the first Div I player since Avery Johnson to lead the country in assists two straight seasons, came off the bench to spell Green for Team 2 and ran the squad nearly as smoothly. He made 3 of 4 shots and wound up with 6 points and 5 assists in just under 20 minutes. Also, 6-foot-9 Sun Yue of China showed nice handles for a guy his size, moves well without the ball and also knocked down some outside shots, including a three-pointer at the end of the first half for Green and Jordan's team. Yue is skinny and looks younger than his listed 22 but I was intrigued.
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Stay off the streets Ivan and stick to your watering-holes!
Posted by: Mickey Mouse- | May 30, 2007 11:52 PM
You know what they say about a black man coming to Florida? You come for vacation and leave on probation.
Posted by: Ihate florida | May 31, 2007 12:01 AM
Lol, Ivan. Weren't there like any treadmills you could've used in the hotel?
Posted by: Will | May 31, 2007 12:09 AM
That's terrible you got treated like that. Guess you will have to carry your ID whenever you run in Fla.
Posted by: George Templeton | May 31, 2007 1:17 AM
LOL Ivan! Wasn't it in Florida last offseason where Gil and Awvee Storey got arrested!? Gil told the police, "you can't arrest me I'm Gilbert Arenas, and I play on the Washington Wizards!" You should of said, "you can't arrest me I'm Ivan Carter, and I know Gilbert Arenas!"
Glad to hear Zabian looked good! And heard DJ played pretty well too. DJ reminds me of DeShawn. I agree Taurean Green could be a nice 2nd round pick, him or Dowdell.
Also what about Ibekwe?
Thanks again Ivan, hope you have a good time down there. By the way, is this happening in that place The Milkhouse? Been in there before, and that is a nice facility.
Posted by: Darnell | May 31, 2007 2:01 AM
Gil said that he never made that remark.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 7:25 AM
Some things never change down south. Sorry you had to experience that. Now we know why Gilbert sold his condo and doesn't want to go back there. Anyway.........thanks for the updates and uh please stay off the streets running in Miami,we need you here :-) Great story by the way.
Posted by: WizFanatic | May 31, 2007 8:05 AM
You should have said your name was Jarvis Hayes and the only crime you committed was playing for the Wizards last season.
Thanks for the updates Ivan, truly great reading.
Posted by: Juan DC | May 31, 2007 8:29 AM
Well, Ivan did you check the morning news, was there really a shooting or were you getting shook down? In Florida, Naa, it would never happen.
Do you think that Kobe and the Buss family could actually be filming a pilot for a new sports reality show. Maybe they'd call it "Livin in La La Land" subtitled "Ya gatta be a playar".
What a concept for an ongoing TV soap, they could bring back Shaq and film some Flashbacks, or maybe do Kobe's Colorado summer vacation. And the Buss family, they could be good for a spinoff series all by themselves. And while all of the antics are going on Phil Jackson could be meditiating in a corner, or maybe he could go off to Tibet to find the true meaning of basketball.
Hugh Hefner and the girls next door could go to court with Mr. Buss. It could go on forever!
So last night Kobe kind of retracted his trade demand. "This is my team, I don't want to leave LA and my fans".
Was he retracting his trade demand, or announcing that he had just bought the Clippers????
Posted by: GM | May 31, 2007 9:00 AM
Too bad Ivan got pulled over a few times, but the cops were just doing their job. If they were on the look out for a dark skinned, heavy set black man, and pulled Ivan over, then I can see why it didn't make sense.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 9:03 AM
Ivan got nabbed for JWB; a cousin of DWB. Sad. Like a guy who just shot a cop is going to JOG RIGHT BY A BUNCH OF COPS. Unbelievable. Helpful hint: They make iPod sleeves that have enough room for an ID and debit card. Might want to invest in one of those for the future.
I am worried that Gil won't sign an extension. Is my worry valid? The Wiz CANNOT let hime leave.
Posted by: Tuna | May 31, 2007 9:24 AM
Totally sucks, Ivan. Too bad cops don't drive taxicabs!
You don't need an ID to deal with the fuzz -- a box of jelly-glazed Krispy Kremes ought to do the trick :)
Good lookin' on the draft camp front. I'm a little worried about Sean Williams but hope he's got his stuff together.
Posted by: iceberg | May 31, 2007 9:28 AM
dcmann88, What?!!??
How is pulling over a casual jogger doing their job. Come on now. Let's keep it real. We all know what it was.
Posted by: anon | May 31, 2007 9:38 AM
dcmann88, What?!!??
How is pulling over a casual jogger doing their job. Come on now. Let's keep it real. We all know what it was.
Posted by: anon | May 31, 2007 9:38 AM
If you read Ivan's blurb, you'd notice he emphasized:
"...make sure you don't look like a cat who just did a major crime.."
The cat who did the major crime shot a police officer. If you know nothing else, whenever it's radio'ed in that a cop is down, every cop out there will be on top of it like flies on sh!t.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 10:05 AM
Ivan, can you give us a percentage of whether the Wizards are trying to do anything to get Corey Brewer? Anything at all?
Posted by: The Governor | May 31, 2007 10:07 AM
I certainly checked the Orlando papers this morning. Read the story from the link and judge for yourself if things match up.
I think if the cops really thought that Ivan was a suspect, they would have stopped him with guns drawn.
Posted by: Wizzy | May 31, 2007 10:36 AM
Good thing you weren't jogging with Awvee Storey, otherwise you might be blogging from jail. Though you got a good story out of it, it still sucks that you were stopped. Hopefully not hassled too bad. Should have pulled the Kornheiser, "Do you know who I am?!!"
Posted by: Sean | May 31, 2007 10:38 AM
I've stayed at the Renaissance, from where the paper said that shooting was thoose cops must of thought Ivan was the Marathon Man!
Gotta agree if they really thought Ivan was their guy they'd of came in force and asked questions after he was cuffed.
On Strawberry, Ivan have you been hereing anything, does it look like he could slip into the second round? I've always thought that he's a guy that could make it on his D. Nice size and strength he could someday be a Bruce Bowen kind of guy. I hope somebody takes a shot at him.
And I got to agree with some of the posters about Grunfeld, he's played this game long enough to know that these things really amount to "Liar's Conventions". Nobody will give you a really straight answer about who they "Really" like. There is always alot of smoke and mirror stuff going on this time of year. Ernie is one of the best at hiding his intentions.
Ernie's wife, "Honey would you like to have sex tonight?"
Ernie Grunfeld, "At the appropiate time I'll prepare an answer and I'll have a response to that inquiry. You'll know when I'm ready after I've evauluated the whole situation and have prepared to take action when I have a plan in place."
Posted by: GM | May 31, 2007 11:21 AM
GM LOL, LOL, We can put your Ernie to his wife scenario next to the Jerry Buss's Cheerleaders and Hugh & "The "Girls Next Door" on reality T.V. The Lakers saga continues and we never know what Ernie's gonna do. I read Jerry Buss, Jerry jr & Kupschak are great poker players - you never know their next move. Maybe its the same for Ernie G. Only, lets not let him go to LA drivin a mercedez wagon any where near Hugh's place. He may never come back.
He pulled a heck of koo trading Kwame for Caron & ...can't remember the other player.
That deal HAD to have been orchestrated at a poker table..cuz no Gen Mgr with a sound mind would have made it. LOL
Posted by: Robin | May 31, 2007 12:01 PM
If the Wizards draft Sean Williams, he could take Haywood's place in EJ's doghouse, because by comparison to Williams, Haywood will seem like all-around good guy Jamison.
Posted by: Sean | May 31, 2007 12:37 PM
Anybody who thinks someone jogging can't get pulled over is profiling also because you're basically implying that only people who have baggy jeans, Timbs, XXXL t-shirt, a skullcap, and bling should be pulled over. If you look like the possible cop shooter, regardless of what you are wearing, then you're likely to get pulled over.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 12:45 PM
Might the Jazz be the Wizards' primary competition for DeShawn Stevenson? He seems like a very good fit for them. They need a two-guard who can play tough D and hit outside shots, and with DeShawn's history with the Jazz, you'd figure he could jell quickly with them.
Posted by: Henry | May 31, 2007 12:46 PM
Deshawn tasted freedom outside of Utah and probably won't go back. Recall, he turned down big money there. Also, his antics won't be tolerated by a disciplinarian like Jerry Sloane.
I read yesterday that DS is probably going to ask for 5 years, 25 million, and Les BouleS will walk away if he does. I'd walk away for way less than that. Spend the money on Nocioni.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 1:32 PM
Sloan made Stevenson's first three years in the NBA a living hell. But the funny thing is a guy who was one of the worst defenders in the NBA( Sloan apparently told him on a daily basis he was the worst) now makes his living as a defensive 2 gaurd.
Wonder if Stevenson could go back and play for Sloan and realize that the riding he took out of High School turned him into an NBA player.
Sloan must be brutal to some guys, the first couple of years a guy is with him can really be rough. But most guys that play for him awhile then seem to love him and would run through a wall for him.
Back when Sloan was playing years ago I remember one time he cut off a cast to play, so to him an injury is when a bone is sticking out. Nothing less.
Robin, I thought Ivan posted his little run in with the law for a few laughs. Not sure everyone on the site got a laugh out of it. If you can't have a sense of humor, what sense does this life make anyhow?
Posted by: GM | May 31, 2007 1:46 PM
GM - I din't think I commented on Ivan's little police stops. Must have been somebody else. I have a great sense of humore or I wouldn't be posting on here.
I was laughing at your comments about Ernie's wife - Jerry's Cheerleaders etc. but chose not to comment on the cops thing. I work in legal field. Tend to shy away from commenting on such. Not sure who you meant.
But will say I agree with assessment on DS & Jerry Sloan if I may.
I think he and a Brendan type would do well in a more disciplined environment - providing they wants to improve.
Posted by: Robin | May 31, 2007 2:52 PM
FYI, everyone.
I complained about a DC Man post today and they actually removed it. I'm sure he'll cross the line in the future, so you can use the "e-mail us" link above to complain. Thanks to whomever removed that post.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 31, 2007 3:23 PM
cheers to anonymous! ;-)
Posted by: hmmmmm | May 31, 2007 3:26 PM
Just read this: Coming 2008-09 Kobe may be coming East - to the Bulls. Dr. Phil Jackson and Magic calmed things down - for now. so,
Kobe Bryant is not being traded this summer, not to anyone, no matter what he says. He also has a little trade clause that he can't opt out of til 08. But the Lakers will trade for someone. Right now they are working on a trade for Jermaine O'Neal. Pacers want Andrew Bynum & Odom. Whew! But if that doesn't happen, or if it does and it doesn't work out, it's not inconceivable Bryant could be with the Bulls in 2008-09.
Isn't O'Neal worthwhile for Wiz? Are we in the hunt for him? The Knicks are in the hunt for O'Neal as well.
Posted by: Robin | May 31, 2007 3:36 PM
Actually, I prefer Captain Stabbin.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 3:36 PM
Robin, if you were Kobe's wife, would you toss that 8 carat, 4 million dollar diamond ring in an ocean just to get back at kobe, or would you keep this ring that symbolizes and reminds you of his indiscretion?
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 3:39 PM
"FYI, everyone.
I complained about a DC Man post today and they actually removed it. I'm sure he'll cross the line in the future, so you can use the "e-mail us" link above to complain. Thanks to whomever removed that post.
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I'm glad you clicked on the link and got offended. Maybe you enjoyed it before you got offended. Either way, who cares?!?!
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 3:41 PM
Hallelujah!!! where's the link?
Posted by: Anonymous | May 31, 2007 3:46 PM
Hallelujah!!! where's the link?
I thought it was gross as well.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 31, 2007 3:46 PM
The "email us" link is right next to the Comments title, in between Ivan's blurb and the beginning of the comments.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 3:53 PM
Is there another Lisa on here - or did someone pretend to be me? That last "Lisa" post was not me....and I don't even understand what it means.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 4:01 PM
Well, Lisa - I think we know.
DCMAN88, lets take it back to basketball.
Were you aware Pacers were trying to deal On'Neal? Why didn't you contact Ernie or Eddie? Or is he worth the money?
Posted by: Robin | May 31, 2007 4:20 PM
I'm sure he thinks I was the "anonymous" person who reported him to WAPO but it was not me.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 4:26 PM
The problem with Williams is not that he's a bad guy, it is that he cannot stop smoking weed. I realize that smoking weed regularly is far from unusual in the NBA, but that is something that would really concern me if I were the Wizards, or any NBA team that is seriously looking at Williams.
He has the talent to be a contributor in the NBA, especially in terms of defense/shot blocking/rebounding. But he certainly doesn't fit the profile of the good character guys the Wizards have been looking for in recent times.
Posted by: tmc | May 31, 2007 4:37 PM
Lisa, I couldn't care less if it was you or someone else. But, I wouldn't put it past you to be one of the many new faces here that jab at me, especially since you made a pledge a few weeks ago to not get into it with me. By being anonymous, you can skirt that. In any regard, I do not care. I do what I do.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 8:12 PM
It's not me - which just proves other people feel as strongly as I do.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 10:19 PM
The only thing you're feeling strong is that bottle.
Bottom line is stick to basketball, stop calling people hater or troll, and we wouldn't have all this nonsense to begin with.
Posted by: DC Man88 | May 31, 2007 10:41 PM
DCDude,I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you because you are not worth it. I have never called anyone a troll.
However, in parting, you are the one that antagonizes everyone with your hatred of Gilbert...it erodes just about everything you write. The Wiz season has been over for awhile yet you still continue to make jabs at Gil.
I like the other Wiz players as well and would take up for them too - not just Gil. You don't even appear to like the team so it continually amazes me why you post on this blog.
You are the one that needs a bottle of something to tame the hatred inside.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 11:42 PM
ivan that is the second time the cops were looking for a light skinned black man while jogging. you remember red wing 1993? im sorry to hear of the racial profiling. it happens in minnesota as well, doesnt it? however, the first time was just for having a beer. much love brotha and remember scottie pippen sucks!
Posted by: pippen sucks | June 1, 2007 12:13 AM
pippen sucks - Does that profiling happen in Minnesota too? My daughter is waitlisted for law school in Minnesota and is alrady packing.
Ivan, whats the climate in Minnesota?
Posted by: Robin | June 1, 2007 12:57 AM
Ivan, you wrote - "Wiz vice president of baskeball operations Tommy Sheppard was interviewed by the Seattle SuperSonics for their open GM spot . . ."
He may like Seattle, but how does he like OKC? I just hope the NBA steps in and either forces them to stay in Seattle, or forces the name SuperSONICS to stay (which would only make sense - BOEING).
Question - is Jason Smith a bruiser? If so, Wiz - take him. I live out here in CO and have barely heard him mentioned.
Posted by: Shotgun | June 1, 2007 1:39 AM
"DCDude,I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you because you are not worth it. I have never called anyone a troll.
However, in parting, you are the one that antagonizes everyone with your hatred of Gilbert...it erodes just about everything you write. The Wiz season has been over for awhile yet you still continue to make jabs at Gil.
I like the other Wiz players as well and would take up for them too - not just Gil. You don't even appear to like the team so it continually amazes me why you post on this blog.
You are the one that needs a bottle of something to tame the hatred inside.
Posted by: Lisa | May 31, 2007 11:42 PM"
There you go again with your nonsense. Changing people's names. You need to grow up. You didn't use the word troll, but you used the word "hater" many times. I guess in your bizzarro world, you're used to getting your way. In the real world, different people have different opinions.
You can't handle the fact that I don't have a lovefest for Gilby like you do. Too bad. Maybe if he wasn't such a whackjob, and acted like a real team player, could handle the pressure from his overinflated hype, then my critique of him wouldn't hold water, but it does.
If you're antagonized by everyone that has a different opinion than you do, then you need to live in a bubble or on a deserted island.
Your love obession with Gilby erodes every shred of basketball knowledge or crediblity you have, how little there was to begin with. Keep cheering for Gilby while he's here up until he leaves. I'll be right here giving you the real perspective.
Posted by: DC Man88 | June 1, 2007 8:33 AM
As usual, you are distorted and full of it. I've been living in the real world a whole lot longer than you have.
Have you ever wondered why you are AlONE in your assessments? And I know you will say "Ivan said this on the chat...or Wilbon said this on the chat" so that makes it right. You don't even have your own opinions. You cut and paste them from everywhere else.
Posted by: Lisa | June 1, 2007 8:53 AM
Obviously you have a bad memory. You're too starstruck to recall the painfull facts that I wrote. As I said many many times, I made statements based on my observations. Then, I wrote them on this blog. When I was encountered by starstruck fans like you who have blinders on, I BACKED UP my statements with statements made by Ivan and Wilbon. Their statements came based on what I asked them on the Post's Discussion online after I was attacked on this blog for making my statements first.
Obviously, this blog isn't for lovesick Arenas lapdogs like you. All opinions about basketball are welcome. Why can't I get on this blog and offer a different opinion? Notice this:
"We encourage users to analyze, comment on and even challenge washingtonpost.com's articles, blogs, reviews and multimedia features."
Irregardless, a lot of my predictions came true during the season (ie. Arenas, the media hog, should have rested before ASW for the team like Nash did, but instead, he played, and guess what, he stunk it up after the AS break), whether you want to face it or not.
If you want a fulltime, lovefest Arenas blog, then set up a webpage and restrict me from accessing it. Then, you can control the content. Otherwise, deal with it.
Posted by: DC Man88 | June 1, 2007 9:10 AM
The, I will stick to running in DC where it is safe line is a classic. Its all relative...
Posted by: Anonymous | June 1, 2007 9:36 AM
Ivan running in Georgetown is not the same as him running in Anacostia or PG Cty. Anybody remember the PG days of "boys on the hood?" Although, Ivan mentioned he will be moving soon. Probably to Wilbon's gated community neighborhood.
Posted by: DC Man88 | June 1, 2007 10:28 AM
Ivan&Mike are two of the most down to earth,hard working folks in the business...
Since you are so smart,quick question for ya,aren't gated communities built to keep thugs like you out?
Posted by: WaPo Reader- | June 1, 2007 9:04 PM
Word to your momma.
Posted by: DC Man88 | June 1, 2007 9:51 PM
Lisa and DC Man shut up!
All you do is talk.
Everyone knows Gil is and forever will be the man in D.C.!
DCman U A Hata ON GIL
Posted by: Da man | June 7, 2007 7:28 PM
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Can't get rid of realtor!!
I posted on here before about my experiences making an offer with the listing realtor of a house I liked. The sellers countered at $2,000 above our offer and I did not sign off on it because I found out that both banks I'd been preapproved through would not finance the property at the % of financing I was looking for. So I never countered or accepted their counter which means the deal is dead, contract is not valid. They would have to sign off on my original offer for the contract to be valid. I gave the realtor a check for 1% of the purchase price which was not to be cashed unless my offer was accepted. The contract does state if my offer is not accepted the check is returned to me (but does not give a time limit- my mistake!).
The sellers had three days to reply to my offer and they replied 2 hours later with a counter of the $2,000 less. I found out shortly after about the problems with the financing and my contract states if I can not obtain 95% financing at less than X% the contract is void. Well it shouldn't even have gotten to that point because I NEVER received the seller's counter offer in writing (realtor told me over the phone) and I never agreed to the counter offer anyway. I advised the selling realtor I could not obtain financing and did not wish to counter again or accept their counter offer.
Since then I've called and emailed her asking if she will please mail me my check back or should I pick it up (her office is about an hour away so I prefer she mail it). She calls or emails me EVERY single day with new idea on how to finance this property. She suggested my fiance be added to the loan (he has bad credit so I'm not doing that and even if he had great credit I wouldn't do that unless we were married already) She suggested I borrow money from my parents (can't do this either), she suggested that I could take the 90% financing the bank is offering and the sellers could pay my closing costs (basically I finance my closing costs in the loan by offering that much more) but again when I have to raise the price by that much I still can not quite afford the 10% down payment comfortably. This is a house being sold as is that needs some repairs so I want to have some cash left to do any repairs.
She has suggested a lease to own (not really interested as she said the sellers need at least $6,000 down for this option and lease to own just makes me nervous. And finally after I told her for about the tenth time that I'm not able to buy the home and that maybe if it is still on the market in three or four months (time it would take me to save the extra amount needed to make a 10% downpayment if I save very aggressively) that I might make an offer at that time but right now its not possible. I probably should not have said that. I sincerly hope the sellers find a buyer before three months but the house has been on the market exactly a year today. '
This listing realtor told me the home was transfering to her friend's real estate agency as she is retiring soon. Now she contacts me today (via email) and tells me "I will see if she'll continue the listing with us for a few more months if you think it will be that soon for sure so her commission expenses with another realtor will not go higher so she can still make the same offer to you."
I called her and emailed her and told her thanks for all her assitance but there is no possible way that I can know that I will have saved the money in that time or even if I'd still be interested in the house. I am still house hunting and am not in love with the house I made an offer on anyway. It was just the best of what I've seen. I DO NOT want her to convince the sellers to let her have the listing longer (she is flat fee, other realtor is commission) I just want my check back. what should I do?!
WHY are you desperate to buy a house?
Why are you angry? Maybe this is karma's way of telling you this is a financial death trap and to avoid it.
I am still house hunting and am not in love with the house I made an offer on anyway.
If you can really walk away from the house and be fine with finding another, then just have your bank put a stop on the check, and don't answer her phone calls or emails anymore. Send her one last email saying, "No thanks" and be done with it. Some banks will charge a fee to stop a check, but a measly $20 or so would be worth it to me to not have to deal with her anymore - and give me peace of mind.
Much like the person that wanders onto a used car lot you are a "potential buyer". Gold in this market. She has someone that's selling, which are a dime a dozen right now but it's the buyer that is king, or queen as it may be.
I would give her props for at least putting fourth a good effort at finding and working a buyer for her client.
As for the check, just demand it back through her Broker and tell her you're out of the market.
You could also just place a stop payment and move on.
"can't get rid of Realtor"
She's doing her job, trying her best to sell that house for her clients.
Stop payment on the check or email her one more time telling her what day & time you'll be at her office to pick it up at the front desk.
so I really dont see how getting my own agent is going to protect my interests better than an attorney.
Where is your atty now? Your agent would have been the one fielding the calls with this realtor and I guarantee you it wouldnt be going on this long. End the drama, put a stop payment on the check and be done with it.
I do not know why this agent would be desperate to sell the house. She said she is semi retiring as her flat fee business is just too busy. The listing was supposed to have changed to another realtor three days ago. The listing agent had this property on the market for a year!! I know she is working hard trying to sell the home and I'm sure at this point the sellers appreciate that. But she is just adding to my negative view of realtors. I am glad I don't have a buyer's agent because even though as someone said they would be fielding the agent's calls I'm sure the buyer's realtor would be the one telling me all of the listing agent's ideas and pushing them on me because the buyer's realtor doesn't get paid either unless a sale is made either.
The reason I liked this house (but wasn't in love with it) is because there is not much to choose from in my area. We have to live in a certain area so my fiance's son doesn't have to change elementary schools and right now there are only 16 homes ( of all prices ranges) for sale in that area!! There are a few FSBO every now and then. But homes that are priced right move quickly. They might be on the market for a few weeks and that is all. The homes that have big problems or aren't priced right (or ones people looking in that price range can't secure financing for) don't move at all. There isn't a lot to choose from and by buying a home I would be saving at least $500 a month more than I am now compared to renting.
The realtor emailed me this morning and said to hold off on house hunting for a few days as the sellers are going to call their bank and see if their bank will accept a lower payoff. I am calling my bank and putting a stop payment on my check.
Wow - you are wayyyyyy too nice. After I state that I am NOT INTERESTED at least twice, I don't expect to be hounded. A call every few weeks might be okay - but daily?
I am trying to learn to be firm and not make excuses myself. I, personally, don't think you need to explain to the realtor as to why, exactly, you can't do this-or-that. You don't need to spend countless hours re-evaluating your position. I love advice and suggestions - but there is a limit - and a point where it becomes more that you're being "challenged" than by being assisted.
You've expressed your gratitude for the assistance and suggestions but also that you are not interested in pursuing the matter. If, in the future, you have the ability to try one of the suggested measures, you can pursue it then. Tell the realtor you are becoming uncomfortable with the pressure that is being applied and that she is threatening your relationship... that still may not be agressive enough.
Demand your check back and ask if you need to take legal action to accomplish it... don't worry too much about starting a tift - stopping payment on the check will have the same result. "Stop house hunting for a few days" - you've got to be kidding me? What a dope.
I suggest typing out a letter in Word, then CC'ing your attorney. I would then fax & mail a copy to the agent. State facts and be nice, there is no reason to get nasty. Give them a time limit of when you expect it done. I usually give 24 hours and state by business start or end the next day.
YOU are LYING........unless you intend to RENT money from the bank aka interest only loans.
Come on....how much is the taxes, heat AC water insurance....
There isn't a lot to choose from and by buying a home I would be saving at least $500 a month more than I am now compared to renting.
I do not know why this agent would be desperate to sell the house. She said she is semi retiring as her flat fee business is just too busy. The listing was supposed to have changed to another realtor three days ago. The listing agent had this property on the market for a year!!
Really, you don't understand why this agent is desperate to sell this house? You can't be that clueless as to not understand that she has some amount of money invested in this listing that she will lose when it is transferred to another agent. And in giving her a deposit, you led her to believe you wanted to buy the house.
I don't know what you are saying in your replies to her, but every time your reply is anything more than a firm, "I'm not buying the house - send my check back" you have prolonged the process because she thinks you are still interested and is looking to make the deal work.
richardallen - I've pretty much had it with your accusatory know it all tone to posters here. May I suggest you use another tone and maybe you'd get your points across and people would be willing to listen or are you just here to argue? Renting is not always cheaper. It may be in your situation.
Regular bills such as water, electric, gas etc. are there whether you rent or not unless you live in a city that has apartments and you might be lucky to get it included in the rent. Which isn't always the case either.
You can't compare rent on an apartment and a house. You don't get the same things. If you compare apples to apples then at times it could be cheaper to rent and other times not. Just because in your situation that works and it doesn't for everybody.
NO Lyfia:
Use a calculator......I want to see actual numbers and a 30 year fixed rate loan, not your claim you will save $500 a month.
I think you are a Realtor looking for your next sale, or else you would know this is not true
You can't compare rent on an apartment and a house. You don't get the same things.
richardallen - I could maybe put up with your yelling and accusing if your posts were ever well written but half the time they don't even make sense.
And no one has to prove themselves to you. Your just another anonymous internet nobody like the rest of us.
In the area I live in you can rent an apartment cheaper than buying the house I am looking at- a one bedroom apartment. I currently rent a house (2 bedroom) and it has an oil furnace (and an old one at that) and no, none of my utilities are included in my rent. My heating bill alone is $600 a month in the winter. So yes, even with taxes and insurance and everytyhing included (I'm not talking about just the house payment) I can save $500 MORE a month than I am putting into savings right now by buying a house in the price range I am looking in. And I would have a much nicer place to live as I'd be living on some acreage instead of being cramped between houses in town. So, yes in my situation buying a home is a better decision and cheaper than renting. This isn't true in everyone's case, some areas it is much cheaper to rent than buy.
I called the realtor, thanked her for her time and sternly advised that if my check is not returned by Wednesday of next week, I will have my attorney call her. I think she got the message.
I ask specific questions......Ok your heating is $600 a month what will it be in your new house?
I want people to never complain that they were ripped off, or they were duped....and demand we as taxpayers not bail out your bad home purchase. Hey Obama NO BAILOUTS!
So answering these questions before you buy are very important.
My heating bill alone is $600 a month in the winter. So yes, even with taxes and insurance and everytyhing included (I'm not talking about just the house payment) I can save $500 MORE
"I called the realtor, thanked her for her time and sternly advised that if my check is not returned by Wednesday of next week, I will have my attorney call her. I think she got the message."
Good for you! Congrats - hope the continued home shopping goes well for you.
I called the realtor, thanked her for her time and sternly advised that if my check is not returned by Wednesday of next week, I will have my attorney call her. I think she got the message.
I'm serious, put it in writing by the end of today. This could drag on, then you'll end up either writing one anyway or having an attorney do it.
I'm not sure what area you are in but in my area (DC Metro area) earnest money deposits by law have to deposited immediately by the broker. And if an offer isn't accepted both the sellers and buyers have to agree to release the earnest money deposit by signing a consent to do so.
I know this is an old post and I hope all went well for the OP. What I wanted to say should be of help to anyone who reads this thread. The OP gave leading info to the realtor.
The OP said they could not purchase now BUT three months from now they might. So the realtor heard... blah blah blah I can purchase three months from now blah blah blah.
The OP should have said I will pay x amount. When countered, OP should have said thanks but no thanks. I am no longer in the market. Please give me my check back.
Anyway, my 2 cents.


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Katie may be the one who wanted to end her marriage to Tom Cruise, but according to a new report, Katie is scared that Scientology is following her every move! Find out the details!
Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise on Thursday June 28, but according to a new report, Katie has felt that Scientology has been keeping tabs on her for a number of weeks!
According to TMZ, Katie, 33, believes Scientology sees her as a threat to the organization!
While Katie may sound paranoid, multiple eyewitnesses further tells TMZ that an unidentified black Mercedes SUV has been spotted outside Katie's apartment for the past week!
However, it is not confirmed if this or any other vehicle around Katie's NYC home is linked to Scientology!
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Is Katie being followed?
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Katie is selfish, zuri still needs a father's love. She's depriving zuri of one of the most important persons in her life. Tom may not be a good husband to her but , it seems that he's a very good father to zuri and to two of his adopted children. No matter what tom is still zuri's father, her flesh and blood. Aside from being selfish, she is also very childish, zuri for her is like a toy , a big price to show her vengeance to tom. She should act as a grown up and settle things peacefully for zuri's sake.
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It's not paranoia. They are watching her. Their lawyers hire Private Investigators so that the church isn't directly linked. Their history is full of such activity. If I were Katie, I would hire her own PI's. Thank goodness for the paparazzi – they'll keep an eye on the spies – although at least one of them will be working for the cult.
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I am 45 years old. I have used computers in both recreational and professional capacities since about 1980. I am by all measures somewhat of an old fart already. I work comfortably in my capacity as a Pastor in English and French. I am very vaguely familiar with some Hebrew and Aramaic as a part of my studies. I am acquiring a working knowledge of koine Greek. I recognize some Spanish, and can recognize some Latin. I understand that language is fluid, and that there are both norms and conventions withing any language group. A breach of these norms can be uncomfortable to those who value the particular language in question. However, language can also change with the using and changes radically sometimes within the span of a century or less. In short, I understand that language is both static and dynamic. Further, I use texting with my wife and children to communicate on a rare occasion, and I can easily recognize the shorthand. These are not new to texting, as email used many of the same abbreviations. Sorry, abbrevs. While I understand that for some, such abbreviations in the forum may be disturbing and difficult, that is not the case for all of us. I understood whiskykid's post, I just didn't have an answer for him. I was not bothered by what was written. On the other hand, I was bothered by replies such as "you need a whacking" and suggesting that "grown ups" don't use such terms and grammar. I genuinely hope that they were an attempt at humour and not a showing of contempt. However, they did come across as quite harsh in light of the original post. I see what we might term "poor" grammar frequently even from quite educated individuals and have simply learned to see through it to the intended message. Poor use of the Queen's English is hardly a measure of one's education or even one's intelligence. At least it is a better measure of one's attention to one's own education rather than the level completed. However, harsh reactions do tend to make it likely that a person who is not strong in such basic language skills will feel afraid to put a post in this forum. This bothers me because of the generally genial tone of this forum. I have found that this forum is a safe place to ask my questions without fear of terse replies like RT*M or "why don't you SEARCH THE THREAD BEFORE POSTING?" I have greatly appreciated the patient help, and was surprised as such replies. To whiskykid: Please do keep asking. I hope you will keep hanging around. I am a newbie here and overall I think that you will find it a good place to get very helpful info. My apologies for the long post. Happy flying. John |
Nov 08, 2010, 03:43 PM | ||
2600mah 25c = 65 amps 2200mah 35c = 77 amps I'd be willing to bet your amperage draw isn't going over 30 amps the entire flight. Dropping down to a 2200mah battery is going to lower your flight times down to around 9 to 10 minutes maximum and your battery will most likely be just as hot at the end of the flight as it is at the end of your 15 minute flights now. |
Nov 08, 2010, 03:51 PM | ||
Saying that you are too lazy to use proper sentences or type in a way that can be understood by all is no excuse for doing it. The person in question had to have noticed that no one used text abbreviations in their posts. This is the equivalent of someone from a foreign country expecting someone to have to learn their language to accommodate them. They should be willing to take the time and effort to learn the language of the country they are in, rather than expect everyone around them to cater to them. Just like this person should be willing to take the time to make a clear and concise message that's easy to understand, so that other people can more readily help him. |
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On the other hand I would react the same way if my mother tongue was written in the same way. It also not a big deal for me, really. I will just be less likely to interact with people writing posts like he is texting. |
Nov 08, 2010, 03:57 PM | |
OK! back to the question at hand!
I did a bit more resaerch,on the 450sa,I found out it's the 450 sport v1,that has been assembled more,(so that means taking more of it apart ta check for thread lock) it looks like the kit comes with everything but reciever and batt. BUT,1 guy seggests that you replace the head and tail unit with the exi metal replacement parts. and then upgrade to kevlar belts,and the list goes on! my first heli was a nightranger 3d,and from what I've read, if I can hover that thing I should be able ta fly most anything,(ok not anything)which I was able to do before the tail motor went south! as I'm still a newb! I'm just looking 4 something cheap and reliable,that I can go from hover ta foward flight. so would I be better off ordering ta hk450gt,and peicing the electrics together,are send the wifey down ta LHS to buy me the outdated 450sport v1 that just needs a radio! sense booth my heli's I own are out dated,and i still can't really fly,my wife said if she is gonna buy me ANOTHER heli! that it can't be one that will be out dated befor I learn ta fly it,thats why I'm looking at the trex are trex clones,as it seems they'll be around for awhile! thank you again! for your helpfull responses! the KID! |
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i am 40 and dont text or up till 3 years ago never had a cell phone . why , because i dont ever use one or if i need one i will call from a payphone or someone elses cell phone , besides i dont want to be found . pastorJohn now that i know you can translate texting i will hope you could be the translater of so posts for me . but dont think i am tec illiterate , i worked for motorola for 10 years went for electrical engeneering , got bored and went to get my electicans licence can fix just about anything and build anything , but dont ask me to write a program its not my strong suit . |
Nov 08, 2010, 04:10 PM | ||
Replacement parts for it are EXPENSIVE. The pitch control arm for the tail (that will break most likely every crash) costs $5 alone and it's just a few grams of plastic! The blade grips that strip out almost every crash cost $15 if ordered in a crash repair kit. I would buy an HK450MT before I'd ever think about a Trex 450SA. Unless it's been upgraded to CNC and is a really good deal there's just no way to justify the expense. Considering that you are relatively new to the hobby, stick with cheap helicopters that have cheap repair parts that are easy to find. |
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Nov 08, 2010, 04:36 PM | ||
I apologize to all those that hafta read through the nonses,cuased by my lazy-ness, that are looking for help in this thread! the KID! P.s. I'm 47 yrs old,and use my computer mostly for navigation,movies,flying my sim now,and reading these forums for aid in my new hobbie,if I'd found these forums 10 yrs ago I'd be flying my nexus 30 nitro already! and wouldn't be such a newb! P.P.s.s ok the choise has been made! hk450pro, now I'm probly gonna get rib'd for this one,but for buck and 1/2 more and I assume less maintence wouldn't the TT version be a better choice are do u break that many more parts in a crash then with a belt drive? thanks again! |
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Grieving mother scribes a story of soul survival
In her book, Ginny Brock of Moneta writes about how she has connected with her late son. The Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Friends of the Library will host a book signing event for Ginny Brock, local author of "By Morning's Light" on Tuesday, June 26th at 5:00 pm at the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library.
Even if you don't believe in life after death or communicating with those who have passed on, Moneta resident Ginny Brock wants you to think again.
In November 2009, her youngest son, Drew, died unexpectedly at 26.
"The best doctors in Colorado tested for everything, but they said there could be multiple causes of multiple organ failure and the neurological event that left Drew brain-dead," said Brock.
Any mother who loses a child will tell you that she feels completely alone in the darkest moment of her life. In spite of her nearly overwhelming grief, Brock said she quickly learned she was not alone. "Messages" and "visits" from her son have sustained her through her tears, she said.
To understand the connection between Brock and her three children, you need to know about them as they were before Drew's death. Ginny, born in South Africa, lived all over the world with her late husband, Walt. Karen, their oldest, was born in South Africa; next came Michael, who was born in Arkansas. Ten years later, Drew surprised the family when he was born in Dubai.
Drew embodied the sunny atmosphere of the Persian Gulf, becoming everybody's favorite, according to Brock. From an early age, he was all little boy, writing stories about frogs, swimming in the ocean and later in Smith Mountain Lake, and rolling in the grass with his Labrador, Cassie.
The closeness of the family during the good times helped Brock survive the grief when her husband died three years before her youngest son.
As part of the cycle of life, children grow and leave home. At 21, Drew moved to Vail, Colo., to work at a world-class resort. Five years later, he collapsed in the house he shared with several friends.
"He was not scheduled to work that morning, so his friends let him sleep in," recalled Brock. "When one of them returned in mid-afternoon, Drew was lying where they left him. He never regained consciousness."
Brock and Drew's siblings agreed to take him off life support on the fifth day after he lost consciousness.
This story would be even more tragic were it not for the way Brock has handled her son's death; she has captured her feelings, happy and sad, in a journal she began shortly after Drew died. She steeped herself in spiritualism, Buddhism and other nontraditional beliefs where the mind, body and spirit come together. As part of a meditation group in the years after she moved to the lake, Brock wanted to make contact with the spirits of her son and husband.
"I wanted to retreat into grief," but Drew "encouraged" her to write their story and publish it, said Brock.
Brock said she resisted at first, but as the idea became more intriguing, she knew she had to talk about seeing and feeling spirits. Her friends from the meditation group encouraged her, as did her fellow members of Lake Writers. A group of friends, whom Brock calls "earth angels," parents who lost their children and belong to a club no one wants to join, provided more encouragement. More than anything, perhaps, Brock wanted the story told.
Brock embarked on a journey, both spiritual and physical, to help others understand that life doesn't have to end with death. She calls her book a story of "soul survival," wherein she recounts events in the year following November 2008.
Through vivid memories of conversations with her son, which nearly always start with "Hey, Mom," Brock said she started to regain her equilibrium. Her surviving children also have "spoken" with Drew, as have many of his friends, she said. They report a rush of energy before hearing Drew's voice in their heads and asking for some physical sign that what they experienced was not their imaginations.
"Drew, send me a sign so I know I'm not imagining your visits," Brock said she asked.
He did, she said. Over several weeks, his signs included the playing of "I'll Be Watching You" on various radio stations, an orchid delivered by one of Drew's friends on Valentine's Day and white doves on television, T-shirts and candles.
"I have learned without doubt that the gulf between dimensions, as deep and impossible as it seems to cross, can be breached," said Brock. "Drew reached across that gulf, our spirits joined hands, and during that year, I was shown the view through heaven's window. But much more than that, he pulled me through the darkness of his dying and into the dawn by giving me the gift of knowing that he lives."
Brock scattered Drew's ashes in places he loved: South Africa, the Colorado Rockies and Smith Mountain Lake. She took the last of his ashes to Dubai where on a smoking-hot day, she released them on the beach just as the Muslim call to prayer rang out over the water. Counterpoint to "Allah O Akbar" was "I'm here, Mom." Brock said she believes Drew approved of her choice to release some ashes into the Persian Gulf he so loved.
"By Morning's Light, The True Story of a Mother's Reconnection with Her Son in the Afterlife," was published by Llewellyn Worldwide in May. Brock will be reading from and signing copies of her book at the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library on June 26 at 5 p.m., at Westlake Library on July 10 at 6 p.m., and at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount on July 12 at 7 p.m. She currently is working on a novel about reincarnation.
Brock said she would like the public to attend her upcoming readings and book signings. She doesn't ask those who come to suspend their belief, but to listen to her story.
"We don't die," said Brock. "Our soul survives, and in the final analysis, love is all there is."
"By Morning's Light" is available at major bookstores nationwide, Amazon.com and other on-line bookstores in e-book and print. It may be available at some lake gift stores.
www.ginnybrock-author.webs.com/, http://www.ginny-brock.blogspot.com
The Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Friends of the Library will host a book-signing event for Ginny Brock, local author of "By Morning's Light." Brock also will talk about the book and read from it. Refreshments will be served.
Where: Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library
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Director John McTiernan deserves a lot of credit for producing a film that pulls the viewer in from the get-go. There are no unnecessary plot development sequences; McTiernan simply introduces us to Dutch and Dillon before whisking us off to the ominous jungle settings. Arnold Schwarzenegger is at his best in films such as this, where he can display his film forte - snappy one-liners. Arnold's supporting mates, who have no substantive acting credits among them (with all apologies to those fans of Carl Action Jackson Weathers), are nonetheless well cast as gritty special ops soldiers. At slightly less than two hours, Predator skips along, chronicling the dismantling of Dutch's team and the eventual one-on-one duel to the death. Action the way it was meant to be filmed.
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Certification: Rated R for violence.
Running Time: 107 minutes.
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Zambian market |
Doing Service-Learning (Projects)Students will work with local community partners and stakeholders to advance an ongoing program or service, e.g. assist local community volunteers in providing home-based care, work with staff at a well baby clinic, teach a class on healthy eating at a local primary school, participate in HIV/AIDS outreach, help with local farming, build a school room. See Zambia Medical-Project Info document (PDF). |
Living in Livingstone, ZambiaLivingstone, Zambia is not considered dangerous. During the summer months, nights and early mornings are cool and can reach as low as 9ºC (48ºF), while mid-day heat can reach up to 31ºC (87ºF).The native cuisine is based on nshima, a cooked porridge made from ground maize, which is eaten at least twice a day. This is usually made thin, perhaps with sugar, for breakfast, then eaten thicker, the consistency of mashed potatoes, for dinner. For these main meals it will usually be accompanied by a tasty relish, called ndiwo, which can be fish, beans, chicken, beef, and vegetables. At many of the small restaurants they will often offer only three dishes: nshima with chicken, nshima with meat, and nshima with fish. Most Zambians will tell you all about their local culture and customs, so there's no need to be concerned about making any mistakes - they'll understand! |
Student living quarters |
Zambian parade |
Our PartnersBridge Volunteers: specializes in sending students and volunteers abroad to participate in cultural immersion, language training, and volunteer projects overseas. Their solid academic courses, outstanding facilities, knowledgeable in-country staff, and network of global contacts combine to make their service learning and volunteer programs among the best available.African Impact: offers a safe and supervised environment for travelers to encounter Africa. African Impact is a family-run organization with over 20 years of experience in African travel and a proud record of safety and environmental awareness. |
Course Dates, Travel, and CostsTentative dates abroad: July 2, 2011 until July 25, 2011 (subject to change)
**Airfare from the United States (Greensboro, NC) to Zambia (approx. $2400-$2500) is not included. In addition visa, some meals, incidentals and independent travel before, during, and after the program period are not included. Students are advised to budget an additional $500 -$550 to cover these additional costs. ** |
Zambian sunset. |