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Delight in three different Asian pear varieties — Chojuro, Hosui, and New Century — all grafted onto one rootstock. This tree has high ornamental value as well, with delicate spring blooms and smooth green foliage. Ripens in late August through September. Self-pollinating.
The best way to succeed is to plan before you plant. Let's discuss location: Do you know where you want to plant your new trees? Avoid many future problems by considering all aspects of the planting spot, such as:
Is a pollinator variety present? Cross-pollination by a different variety, of the same type of tree, is key to the success of many fruit trees. In most cases, its absence is why trees don't bear fruit or produce poorly. Since insects and wind carry pollen from one blossom to the other blossoms the trees should be planted fairly close together, within 50 feet.
Your tree would love a sunny place with well-drained, fertile soil. But it will be quite satisfied with six to eight hours of sunlight. Good drainage is required to keep your trees "happy." If your soil has high clay content, use our Coco-Fiber Potting Medium or add one-third peat to the soil at planting time. We do not recommend planting fruit trees in heavy, pure clay soils.
Even if your yard isn't the most ideal location, take heart. Fruit trees are very adaptable and respond well to fertilizers, so they can get along well even where the soil is nutritionally poor. Just steer clear of sites with extremely heavy soils or very poor drainage.
If you'd like your tree to become a landscaping asset, choose the planting place with this in mind. Imagine it as a full-grown tree and check everything out: Wires overhead? Sidewalk underneath? Does it obstruct something you want to see? Can you keep an eye on it from the house? Will other trees be in the way, allowing for their additional growth in the meantime?
Even a year or two after planting, your tree will be very difficult to transplant. So take the time to plant it in just the right place.
First-time fruit tree growers often ask about recommended planting distances from patios, sewer lines, water pipes and so on. Ordinarily, patios will not be a problem because the soil beneath them will be dry and compacted. Therefore, the roots will not grow into this area as much. It's still recommended, however, that you plant at least 8-10' away from patios, water pipes and sewer pipes. You might not expect sewer and water lines to be affected since they are buried so deeply. But, since sewer and water lines tend to be wet, roots will grow to them and around them if the tree is planted too close. By planting your trees far enough away from these items, you can avoid this problem.
Once you've found out about fruit growing goodness firsthand, you'll want to expand your home orchard. It's important to plan for tree spacing so that the future growth areas will be ready when you are.
Dwarf, 6-7'
Semi-Dwarf, 12-15'
Standard, 12-13'
Successfully establishing a young fruit tree in your yard starts with your planting site and method. Once a fruit tree is established, it needs little assistance to grow and bear fruit; but you'll want to make sure you give your trees the right foundation.
Fruit trees require fertile soil for good growth, so before you plant, check your soil pH. Contact your local County Extension Office for information about soil testing in your area, or purchase one of our digital meters for quick and accurate results. If the soil pH where you plant your tree is 6.0-7.0, you're in good shape. Take a look at the established trees and plants around the site. If they look healthy and are growing well, just follow the recommended fertilization program for your fruit trees. Steer clear of soils that are extremely heavy or poorly drained.
Grafted trees need special planting attention. All Stark Bro's fruit trees are grafted or budded, the only methods for growing true-to-name planting stock. You can see where the fruiting variety on top is joined to the root variety on the bottom by a bump in the bark, change in the bark color or a slight offset angle. For certain dwarf trees, it's very important to keep this graft above the ground. Otherwise, roots could develop from above the graft; then your tree could grow to full size by bypassing its dwarfing parts.
Most Stark fruit trees are budded to specially selected clonal rootstocks. For dwarf, semi-dwarf and colonnade apple trees, the bud union should be planted 2-3" above the soil line. Standard size apple trees as well as our Custom Grafted trees should be planted 1-2" deeper than the soil lines from the nursery row.
For dwarf pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries and plums trees the bud-graft line should remain at or above the ground and for standard size trees they will do better with a slightly deeper planting.
Stark trees that are grown and shipped in bottomless pots are part of our continuing quest for producing better and stronger trees for the home grower. By following these simple instructions, you will be assured of getting your young tree off to the best possible start.
One final point: Please be sure to remove the name tag from your tree. As the tree grows, this small piece of plastic can choke off its circulation, damaging or killing the tree. If you'd like to keep the tag on your tree, retie it loosely with soft twine.
Preparing your soil before you plant will greatly improve your plant's performance and promote healthy, vigorous growth. It is a good idea to have your soil tested to determine if it is lacking in any essential minerals and nutrients. This can be done through your County Extension Office or with one of our digital meters.
The goal of soil preparation is to replenish vital minerals and nutrients, as well as break up and loosen any compacted soil.
Soil preparation can be done at any time that the ground is not too wet or frozen. Your trees may be planted even when temperatures are quite cool. If a hard frost is expected, it is advisable to delay planting for a while until temperatures become more moderate. Generally, as long as your soil is workable, it is fine to plant.
Your lawn can provide you with ideal organic materials such as grass clippings and shredded leaves. Not only will the grass and leaves break down to provide soil nutrients, but they will help loosen the soil as well. You can gather these in the fall with spring planting in mind.
Adding organic materials, such as our Coco-Fiber Potting Medium and compost will improve most every soil type. Organic materials bind sandy soil particles so they retain moisture and nutrients better. They also break apart clay and silt particles, so that water can infiltrate and roots can spread.
Fertilizing is an excellent way to replenish the natural nutrients in your plant's soil, especially nitrogen. Nitrogen encourages hardy green growth, which is exactly what you want to promote before your tree reaches its fruit-bearing years.
Every fruit tree has the future potential for disease and insect damage. Factors such as location and weather will play a part in which issues your tree encounters. Disease-resistant trees are the best option for easy care; and for all trees, proper maintenance (such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, spraying, weeding, and fall cleanup) can help keep most insects and diseases at bay.
Trees appear stunted and slow growing; leaves may be reduced in size, little or no fruit. If tree is dead, inspect roots for hard, woody 'tumors'. Note: many things can cause stunted trees.
Usually on bark of young twigs and branches, encrusted with small (1/16") hard, circular, scaly raised bumps with yellow centers, may also be on fruit. Sap feeding weakens the tree.
Yellow-brown winged insect may have black spot or red stripes. Injects toxins into the buds and shoots causing 'dwarfed' shoots and sunken areas (cat facing) on fruit.
Pale yellow or 'dirty' green worms. Leaves are rolled and webbed together where insects feed. Eventually becomes 'skeletonized'.
Spots on young leaves are velvety and olive green turns black; leaves wither, curl and drop. Fruit also has spots, is deformed, knotty, cracked and drops.
Adult is transparent, yellow-brown 1/8" jumping winged insect. Immature has no wings. Usually on underside of leaves and leaf stem. Sap feeding weakens the tree. Sticky residues become growth media for Sooty Mold.
They are the size of a pinhead and vary in color depending on the species. Clusters on stems and under leaves, sucking plant juices. Leaves then curl, thicken, yellow and die. Produce large amounts of a liquid waste called "honeydew". Aphid sticky residue becomes a growth media for sooty mold. Dormant Oil will kill eggs, use next dormant season, also during ½" green kills newly hatched except Rosy Apple aphid.
Bluish-gray moth. Larvae are 1" long, usually green or brown with white spots and body stripes. Feeds on young leaves and young fruits. Disfigures the fruit.
Blossoms and fruit spurs withered; looks as if 'scorched' by fire, with dark brown or blackened leaves; tips of leaves curl under. Twigs and branches die. Cut back infested branches 4" below disease. Disinfect shears between cuts with 1 part bleach and 10-part water solution. Dispose of pruning. Fall cleanup is essential, including all mummified fruits and leaves hanging on the tree. The above steps need to be done exactly as stated.
Adult is brownish-gray 1/5" long, hard-shelled beetle with long snout and 4 humps on back. Cuts a crescent shaped hole under fruit skins and lays eggs. Worms hatch and tunnel into fruit. Premature dropping of fruit can occur.
Hairy caterpillars that enclose large areas in webbing and feed on enclosed leaves. Remove web with rake and burn. Caterpillars are pulled out with webs.
Adult is moth, gray with brown patches on wings. Worms about 1" long. Fruits have holes from side to core.
Pinpoint size, many different colors. Found on undersides of leaves. Sap feeding causes bronzing of leaves. Severe infestations have some silken webbing.
Leaf symptoms begin 1-3 weeks after petal fall as small purple flecks. These enlarge into lesions with purple margins and tan to brown centers, resembling 'frog eyes'. When heavily infected, leaves may fall. Fruit infection can begin as soon as bud scales loose and appear on young fruit as red flecks that develop into purple pimples. These do not grow much until fruit begins to mature. Spots on mature fruit are irregular, black with red halo. As they enlarge a series of concentric rings form alternating from black to brown. Lesions stay firm and are not sunken. Fruit mummifies and stays attached to the tree. Rot in seed cavity or around core may be caused by early infections, but these usually fall within a month after petal fall with no surface symptoms. May be reddish-brown sunken cankers on limbs.
Adult is a metallic green beetle. It skeletonizes leaves. Larvae are a grub, which feeds on turf roots. Check turf product labels for timing of control of grubs. This is more of a problem east of the Mississippi river.
Various colors and similar to aphids this small, active, slender-winged insects are usually found on the underside of leaves. Retard growth, leaves become whitened, stippled or mottled. Tips may wither and die. This insect carries virus of certain very harmful plant diseases.
Beetle has ½" long, tan wings with reddish-brown edges. Long, thin hairy legs. Skeletonizes leaves and flowers. Present in large quantities in June and July. Worst on sandy sites near grassy areas.
Egg masses are about 1" long, hairy and buff colored, found attached to buildings, walls, fences and trees. Caterpillars hatch out in April and feed on fruit and forest trees (including conifers). Cocoons are formed in late July and the moth emerges about a month later. Males are dark brown, less than an inch long. Females are buff-colored and heavy.
Tiny, slender, fringed wing insects ranging from 1/25 to 1/8" long. Nymphs are pale yellow and highly active and adults are usually black or yellow-brown, but may have red, black or white markings. Feed on large variety of plants by puncturing them and sucking up the contents.
Leaves are soft and water soaked. Brown and black irregular blotches appear and spread to cover the leaves. Areas on the stems turn black, soft and sunken.
Pruning is a very important part of proper fruit tree care, but many people find the task overwhelming. It doesn't have to be! Keep these things in mind:
When your tree is dug up from our fields to be shipped to you, the root ball loses many of its tiny feeder roots, which are needed to absorb moisture and nutrients. Pruning helps balance the top growth of your tree with the root system, giving the roots time to re-establish in your yard before spring growth.
When your Stark Bro's bare root tree arrives, our professionals have already pre-pruned your tree for you. Because of this, you DO NOT need to prune them again when you plant. The only pruning done at this time would be any broken branches or roots.
Plan to prune your fruit trees during every dormant season. In Zone 6 and farther north, you should wait until late winter. A good reference book, such as Pruning Made Easy, can be invaluable for answering questions and guiding you through the pruning process.
In addition, cutting the tree back stimulates stronger, more vigorous growth from the remaining buds. After a single growing season, a tree you prune will be bigger than a matching unpruned tree.
Even more important, your fruit tree needs to be shaped. The natural shape of a fruit tree is not always the best for maximum fruit production. Trees you receive from Stark Bro's have been pruned in the nursery row for proper shaping, but correct pruning must continue at home. If you keep up with your pruning and shaping each year, you'll make mostly small, easy-to-heal cuts.
Fruit trees develop better if they're pruned at the right times in the right ways. Here's how:
Remove weak, diseased, injured or narrow-angle branches, the weaker of any crossing or interfering branches, and one branch of forked limbs. Also remove upright branches and any that sweep back toward the center of tree. You want to keep your tree from becoming too thick and crowded; some thinning is necessary to permit light to enter the tree and to keep its height reasonable. All these objectives promote improved bearing, which is your overall aim. You'll be pleased with the results.
Trees do best when pruned and trained to a central leader tree. This type of tree has a pyramidal shape with a single upright leader limb as its highest point. This leader is the newest extension of a long, upright growing trunk from which all lateral branches arise. As with all strong growing branches, the leader should be headed at approximately 24-30" above the highest set of scaffolds branches. The uppermost bud on the leader produces a vigorous new leader, and no other shoot should be allowed to grow taller. Lateral limbs should be selected from shoots growing out from the central leader. These should be spaced vertically 4-6" apart, have growth that is more horizontal than vertical and point in different compass directions from the trunk. Any unbranched lateral branches should be headed back by approximately ¼ of their length to encourage side branches and to stiffen lateral branches. All laterals should have a wide branch angle.
Prune back to 28-36" above the ground at planting time. After the new branches have grown 3-5", select a shoot to become the leader and scaffold limbs.
Sometimes pruning needs to be done even when the season isn't the best. If a branch is broken by the wind or by a heavy load of fruit, emergency treatment is necessary. Prune back the ragged edges; making a smooth cut that leaves no stubby stump. Fast-growing "water sprouts" can be removed as soon as you see them rather than waiting until winter.
Do not prune a spur tree as aggressive as a regular tree. Spurs allow fruit to form on each limb and bear from the trunk out. Spur type trees grow slower and develop many small spurs rather than long shoots, so fewer should be removed. Sometimes too many fruit spurs grow along a branch and will need to be thinned out to encourage bigger and better fruit on what remains.
There are several reasons to thin fruit:
Home gardeners thin fruit trees by hand. During May and June, many fruit trees will drop or abort fruit. This is a natural process that allows the tree to mature the crop load.
Trees may bear biannually, that is bear fruit every other year, bear heavy one year, then light the next year. Thin the heavy crop to correct bearing habit.
The best time to thin apple trees is within 20 to 40 days of full bloom. Space each apple 6 to 8 inches apart on the branch. In clusters, leave the king bloom (the center bloom in the cluster of five flowers) as it will develop into the largest fruit.
On spur type varieties many fruit spurs grow along a branch and will need to be thinned out to encourage bigger and better fruit on what remains.
Pear trees seldom require thinning. Remove small or blemished fruit as soon as they are seen. Leave two fruits per clusters to improve size.
These fruits are not thinned.
A proper and consistent spray schedule is important to the survival of your fruit tree. From diseases to pests, many potential issues can be prevented with spraying before they even begin! To reap its benefits, spraying should be done consistently and thoroughly following the guidelines below.
Before you begin, read and follow all instructions on labels.
Spray every 7 to 10 days or after rain with Bonide® Citrus, Fruit & Nut Orchard Spray as a protective spray for fungal diseases. May be used up to day before harvest.
Unless you're in an area where irrigation is usually needed for normal plant growth, you probably won't need to water after the first growing year. Until then, follow these guidelines to get your new trees off to a great start.
Are you ready to enjoy delicious homegrown fruit? Harvest is the time to enjoy the results of your hard work. Keep a few things in consideration as you reap the fruits of your labor: the best time to pick the fruit from your tree, and how to store the fruit.
Pear trees will start bearing fruit in 4-6 years under normal growing conditions with proper maintenance and care.
Most pears are different from other fruits, you need to pick them before they ripen while they're still hard and yellow-green. Wait until they start to turn yellow and perhaps a few drop off the tree, then harvest. They should then part from the branch easily. Place in a room at 60-70°F to ripen. Check the pears frequently, as they can take anywhere from a few days to more than a week to ripen.
Note: Asian pears are best when ripened on the tree.
Harvest season begins August thru October depending on the variety and location.
Most pears:
Asian pears:
Cool storage preserves them for winter enjoyment. Fresh fruit is a special treat during the bleak winter months. Fortunately, many varieties of fruit keep their fine eating qualities for a long time with proper storage. If you're planning to store them, pick them a bit early, just as they start to ripen. Handle them carefully to avoid bruises that could develop into spoilage.
The ideal storage spot is humid and cool, from 32-40°F. Place them in perforated plastic freezer bags and keep them in any cool place. A refrigerator is the idea storage spot but any cool area in your house, the basement or an unheated porch might also be fine for a while. Bring them out to ripen at room temperature when you're ready to use them.
It's best to inspect stored fruit every week or so to check for any spoilage. That way, you can remove any that are developing soft spots or brown areas. This keeps spoilage from "spreading" to nearby fruit. Remember, "One bad apple spoils the whole barrel."
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Trees that are shipped without soil to ensure good contact with soil in your yard. When shipped, they are about 3-4' tall with 3/8" or larger trunk diameter. When they mature, they will be one of three sizes*:
Matures to be about 8-10' tall and wide. Provides an abundance of full-size fruit.
Matures to be about 12-15' tall and wide. Gives maximum fruit yield per square foot.
Matures to be about 15-25' tall and 20' wide. A multi-purpose fruit and shade tree.
Top-grade, bare-root trees that give you a head start on growing. When shipped, they are about 4-5' tall with 5/8" or larger trunk diameter.
Trees in bottomless pots that allow some roots to be air pruned, so that a dense mass of productive, feeder roots can grow within the pot to make transplanting easier. Mature sizes vary. When shipped, they are about 1-2' tall.
Top-grade, potted trees chosen to give you a head start on growing. When shipped to you, they are about 3-4' tall.
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Norbunet, truth be told, is rather old-fashoned, isn't it? A well-managed forum would be so much more efficient. Hell, it does seem awfully strange that we don't have such a place yet. How come?
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We put this up in our downstairs powder room & because we converted 2 coat closets as a half bath it is considerably smaller than normal. However, I painted the walls a rich ,coconut milk, cream from Valspar & added a very tiny but accomodating sink from Home Depot. With this light it makes the quaint space feel very chic & regal. The item includes everything you need to affix the item correctly along with extra crystals. I do have to say that applying the crystals to the line on top of affixing them to the base is very tedious. So much so, that my teenage daughter grew impatient with my struggles & offered to complete it all in exchange for an online album LOL. Done deal. It took less than half an hour to have everything up. I do want to emphasize that the crystals do not hang past the base. They are flush with the shade. All in all, a great investment & unregrettable purchase.
This light is in our guest bedroom which has 8 foot ceilings. I wanted flush mount, lots of light and something leaps more chic. Yes you do have to assemble the crystals- which takes some glasses, light and an hour. (I know this because I started and finished with the Ellen Show) Put together it looks just like we took it off an expensive showroom ceiling. It holds enough of a traditional feel but gives this amazing modern twist. It's so nice and bright. I put 4 60w reveal light bulbs in and even my husband was saying WOW. (that says something ladies) Definitely picking up a dimmer for this because it's that bright. The material around the cover isn't so much a material as a thinly spaced string. It sounds odd but creates a nice effect on the ceiling along with all of the crystals. Love it! The light does take two people to install. First I put the crystals on. I left the plastic on the material of the shade and gently took off after installing to avoid messing up the material during instal. Directions are bad- so the one crystal that is already together in the bag goes on the center point of the light. The rest are identical and go on any of the loops on the mirror like base. Also It does matter which end of the wire the Crystals attach to so pay attention to that. Tip: try not to pull apart the round rings that attach the crystals too much. I got lazy and was separating them too much. After the light was up I had a few crystals to reattach. I could have avoided that by just pushing the rings back together more instead of relying on the gap to hold the crystal in place. Once my hubby had the ceiling ready I held the light up while he put the ground / wires on. This is a little tricky with all of the crystals but not overwhelming. This is also when I was thankful to have the plastic on the light since that is exactly where I held the light. Fishing for the two screws that fit into the new light was the most difficult part, but somehow I got lucky. Hubby held the light in place while I screwed on the round silver knobs that hold the light to the ceiling mount. The total time : was one hour to attach crystals and 15 min to mount.
For the price it's fabulous. The crystals are actual glass crystal. Meaning they aren't plastic or something else. They are heavy and clear. They aren't as sparkling as Swarovski or other "high end" crystal BUT they still emit a sparkle nevertheless. The overall effect does NOT look cheap. It looks much more expensive than the listed price. However- when you put it together you can see WHY it's so cheap. BUT when it's all put together you can't tell. It is a pain to assemble. It wouldn't be a pain if you had time, a good movie and a beverage. However I was under a time constraint. The directions are worthless. It does matter which end you "clip" to the large crystal drop and to the top of the flush mount. Thankfully another reviewer pointed this out so I did pay attention to that. The cheapest part of the whole piece is the attachment pieces which holds each string to the top of the light. Hint: it is much easier to "hook" the top of the crystal string if you detach the attachment piece from the top - then sling the crystal string to it - then refasten the attachment piece. HOWEVER these things are the FLIMSIEST, CHEAPEST pieces of the whole entire light fixture. If you choose to do it this way be very careful for they break easily. You get one try. You can't re do it or it will break. THANKFULLY it comes with extras just incase. Also please note that the center string is shorter than the rest. The rest can go anywhere. My brother wired it to the ceiling for me. I helped him though as it takes two people. This was a pain. Is it worth it - YES!!!!! It emits beautiful light and the end product looks exquisite. Also the crystals DO hang lower than the "drum". I don't know why everyone says it is "flush" with the "drum". The large, bottom crystal hangs below the drum. Enjoy!
After reading the reviews I knew the light would be pretty... but it was better than expected. I also knew I'd have a couple of hours in to attach the crystals, NOT TRUE. Maybe if you're doing it in front of the TV it could take that long, but because I'm incredibly competitive I timed it... 36 minutes and the crystals were attached. My husband who does a fair amount of electric work had it installed in an additional 10 minutes (with me holding the light up while he attached the wires). I would definately recomment this item... it's very hard to find a pretty flush moount chandelier!
Beautiful light for my entry - I have a standard-height entry and wanted a light that was unique and unexpected, but not too over the top, and was a flush mount. This is perfect. The crystals do not hang below the shade much, if at all, and coming down the stairs, it looks like a normal shade light. But when underneath, it's a party! Had a strange smell when pulling out of the package, but cleared up in a day or two - smelled like soldering oil. Had to attach all the crystals and wire drops by hand, took about 2 hours while watching tv. I'd suggest wearing cotton gloves to hold the crystals so you don't have to clean them after. All in all, very happy and would purchase again.
I bought this light for my daughter room. This chandelier does not give as much light. I would not recommend it. Plus, it is very difficult to put in.
I read a TON of the other reviews before buying. Like most, It took about 45 minutes to an hour to put the large crystals on each hanging piece and then to attach each hanging piece onto the light. I did not have any trouble with this part. It was pretty straight forward. To install the light, I needed help from the boyfriend. He did all of the wiring and that didn't take long. Attaching the light to the ceiling was difficult. You have to line up two small screw holes with the two screws in the ceiling. This light is pretty heavy and not easy to hold over your head for long. We got it in after about an hour. All in all, putting the light together and installing took us a few hours. TOTALLY WORTH IT! VERY PRETTY!! Advice: 1) Watch TV while putting crystal hanging pieces together. 2) Leave plastic covering on shade until it is installed 3) Have a second person to help install the light 4) Ignore instructions and baggie of extra pieces. 5) Buy light bulbs before you start so you can have them ready once the light is installed.
We needed something to bring our simple foyer to life. Since we have a similar fixture (also from Overstock) in an adjacent room, we decided to give this non-foyer-looking fixture a try. It is more attractive in person than shown in the photo; FAR more. And the unique design of the shade allows for a lot of light from only 4 bulbs. Be prepared to grab a cup of coffee and spend a bit of time attaching the several dozen pieces of crystal bling. When completed, you have a lovely fixture. Oh...it also easily converts from a flushmount to a pendant type, for use on tall ceilings.
Stringing all of the crystals took about an hour but other than that, this light was easy to mount and looks beautiful hanging over my coffee table in my living room! I actually have it up WITHOUT the shade because with the shade on, I can't enjoy the beautifully faceted dangling crystal balls. I love it!!!
I love this chandelier so much, I am buying two more - one for the dining area and one for the master bedroom.
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The official portrait of the outgoing PAHO Director, Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, was unveiled today during the swearing-in of the organization's new Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Dr. Fernando Sánchez Torres, who painted the portrait, participated in the unveiling alongside Dr. Roses. Dr. Sánchez. in addition to being an artist, is a physician and currently President of the National Academy of Medicine of Colombia.
Dr. Roses, who is retiring after 10 years as PAHO Director, was declared Director-Emeritus last September by the 28th Pan American Sanitary Conference. Originally elected in 2002, she was the first woman and the first Argentine to hold the post.
"Every Director is the proud inheritor as well as the re-transmitter of our enormous collective experience. This organization has been in constant evolution, building on the work of those who went before us and exploring new ways to ensure that we pass on to our successors a solid and excellent institution, guided by the immutable principles of cooperation, solidarity, equality and Pan Americanism," Dr. Roses said in her farewell remarks.
Former PAHO Director Hugh Cumming began the tradition of having portraits painted of all PAHO directors. Dr. Roses's oil-on-canvas portrait will be placed beside portraits of Sir George Alleyne (1995-2003), Carlyle Guerra de Macedo (1983-1995), Héctor Acuña (1975-1983), Abraham Horwitz (1959-1975), Fred Soper (1947-1959) and Hugh Cumming (1920-1947).
Dr. Roses discovered Dr. Sánchez's artwork during an official trip to Colombia, where she visited the National Academy of Medicine and saw the portraits of the academy's presidents on display. She inquired who the artist was and, upon returning to PAHO headquarters, sent a message asking him to paint her official PAHO portrait.
Dr. Sánchez replied, "I don't paint portraits of people I don't know." So in her next visit to Bogotá, Dr. Roses went to meet the artist in person. After a long conversation, he accepted the assignment without hesitation.
"For me it is an enormous honor to see this portrait here at the Pan American Health Organization," said Dr. Sánchez. "And it's my first work at PAHO."


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Felodipine comes as an extended release tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. Do not crush, chew, or divide felodipine tablets. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take felodipine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Felodipine controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take felodipine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking felodipine without talking to your doctor.
Felodipine is also used sometimes to treat Raynaud's syndrome and congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
Before taking felodipine,
Talk to your doctor about drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while taking felodipine.
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Felodipine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at Web Site] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
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Firstly, I'm kindof into freedom myself in a reasonably large way.
Secondly, I would like to encourage the idea amongst you tiny-tots that there isn't really that much evil out there in the world. The more you see, the more there will be. Simply people trying to work hard to feed their kids or keep up with their neighbours. When one spends so much time in front of a computer sharing the IT fear of the majority user case, one is bound to end up a little polarised.
Thirdly, I'd like to point out that the biggest problem that engenders war and suffering in our world (traditionally and currently) is an overstretched economy and fragile economy. Consider it like an overtight trampoline. The more overstretched it is the more a small disturbance to it will rocket out of control. Then consider for some time the effects of software for money in terms of the gross profit to net expenditure that can be generated by non-free software.
Money grows on trees as an attractive easy take for banana eating monkeys means that things like record company profits and Windows, OSX (in particular), and other forms of money for nothing are the greatest contributors to strife and hardship in the known history of mankind.
Finally, if anyone can suggest a good place to notify someone linuxish of a DSDT and DRIVER mod that might enable 3dGFX on a VN896 chip on a fujitsuu siemens AMILO-PRO then I'd be grateful.
ps. In my experience, very few average end users of Windows update their GFX drivers when playing games.
And perhaps the issue is not with the closed source drivers but with a Kernel and Xorg API that changes multiple times a year.
My only real comment for the article is simple.
What UT3 situation? Microsoft paid Epic to kill the release. Plain and simple.
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Credit cards and conventional insurance provide important benefits, but in many instances, do not cover the prepaid or added expenses associated with changes to your travel plans. They often lack coverage for unforeseen travel expenses that stem from cancellations, interruptions or delays and may not extend to nonrefundable deposits and payments if you need to cancel or interrupt your travel. Plus, filing a claim on these policies could increase your premium costs. (Check your specific policies to determine the coverage/benefits available to you in a travel emergency.)
In addition, most U.S. health insurance benefits are reduced when policy holders travel out of network, and very few cover more than a fraction of the cost for overseas health care. More importantly, medical transportation from another U.S. or foreign city back home could be very costly. Travel insurance can help protect your trip costs and can cover many gaps left by these other plans. (Certain exclusions, conditions and limitations apply.)
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When your travel is within or between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the USVI:
When your travel is not within or between the U.S., Puerto Rico and the USVI:
AAdvantage members may go to "My Account" to add the following travel documentation:
Yes. When your connecting flight is an American Airlines or American Eagle flight, you will be able to use Online Flight Check-In and obtain a boarding pass for each flight. You can also use Online Flight Check-In when your connecting flight is on another carrier, as long as we have an e-ticketing agreement with that carrier.
Please note that boarding passes for carriers other than American Airlines may not be issued depending on our agreement with the carrier involved. You may still use Online Flight Check-In for these carriers, but you will need to obtain a boarding pass directly from that carrier.
Yes, unless you choose Mobile Boarding Pass which is available for departures from select cities. You will need to present your boarding pass to airport security. Your printer should be set to print "8 1/2" x 11" copy using normal or better quality. The page orientation should also be set to "Portrait". If you are traveling on an American Airlines flight, you will receive only one boarding pass for each flight. If you are traveling on an American Eagle flight, the airline agent may retain the duplicate copy of the boarding pass and the additional copy is for your records.
If you have selected the "Email to Print" option with Online Flight Check-In, the boarding pass has been sent to you as an Adobe® PDF attachment to the email. You will need to open the file attached to the email and then print the boarding pass on your printer.
If you can view the attachment correctly on your screen, but it fails to print correctly, you should do the following:
After you have checked in using Online Flight Check-In, you may check your bags using any of the following options:
You will have the following information available during your trip:
To print your boarding pass, complete the following steps:
1. Select the "Print Boarding Pass" button on the main boarding pass page.
2. Choose "Color Matching" from the settings drop down.
3. Choose "Other Profiles" from the profile drop down.
4. Choose "Generic Gray Profile" from the list and then select the "OK" button.
1. Select the "Print Boarding Pass" button on the main boarding pass page.
2. Select either Grayscale or Pure Black and White under the Color/grayscale option at the bottom of the print dialogue window.
You will need to provide:
Yes, as long as:
In most cases, you will be able to go straight to the gate however there are some countries that have special requirements. In these cases the following message will display when you check in online and will also appear on your boarding pass:
"Proceed to AA Ticket Counter before Security Screening."
For flights within or between the U.S. Puerto Rico and the USVI, you can use Online Flight Check-In between one and 24 hours prior to your flight.
For flights beyond between the U.S. Puerto Rico and the USVI, you can use Online Flight Check-In:
If your upgrade has already been confirmed, you must have the appropriate number of 500-mile upgrades in your account in order to complete check-in.
If your upgrade has not been confirmed at the time you use Online Flight Check-In, you will automatically be given the opportunity to be added to the Airport Upgrade Standby List on AA.com, at Self-Service Check-In or by an airport agent. The date and time of your original request, along with your elite status level, will determine your priority on the Airport Upgrade Standby List. Please note: you must have the appropriate number of upgrades in your account at the time of check in for yourself and, if applicable, your companion, in order to be added to the standby list.
All eligible AAdvantage members may purchase 500-mile upgrades during Online Flight Check-In, provided you meet the following criteria:
At the airport, retrieve the boarding pass from your cell phone or PDA and make sure the entire barcode is visible on the screen. Also, turn the backlight setting for your phone/PDA display to the brightest mode. Proceed directly to Security with your government-issued photo identification and mobile boarding pass. Show the barcode at your security checkpoint as you would a paper boarding pass. If the scanner cannot read your barcode, a paper boarding pass will be required.
You may then proceed right to your departure gate where you wait for your boarding group to be called. Be sure to verify your gate assignment when you arrive at the airport as gate assignments and departure times may change. You must be at your gate for boarding at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. Reservations are subject to cancellation if you are not checked in and at the departure gate at least 15 minutes prior to departure
Now when you check in for your American Airlines or American Eagle flight departing from eligible cities, you can choose to receive your boarding pass for any nonstop and/or connecting flight with a single passenger electronically on your mobile phone or PDA.
Yes, as long as you are traveling on an electronic ticket. You will be required to swipe your passport (for machine-readable passports) or manually enter information from your passport when using Self-Service machines for international check-in.
You will also be asked for an emergency contact, your country of residence, gender, date of birth and a visiting address for non-U.S. residents traveling to the United States. You may provide this information in advance on aa.com. Simply retrieve your reservation, select the appropriate reservation, then look for the "International Passenger Details" section.
You may also process any associated baggage charges.
You must select the advance timeframe you wish to receive a notification regarding a flight's status and gate information. You may also request to be notified of any changes to the flight's status or gate information.
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You can elect to receive a flight status notification four hours, three hours, two hours, one hour, or 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure or arrival time of your flight (based on your departure/arrival selection).
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Flight status change notifications are sent any time the departure or arrival time changes by more than five minutes and the change occurs within 72 hours of the flight's scheduled departure or arrival time (based on your departure/arrival selection). You will also receive notification if your flight cancels or is reinstated within 72 hours prior to the flight's scheduled departure.


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As the front man of the Smiths in the 80's Morrissey proved to be one of the most brilliant lyricists of the new wave/post-punk generations. Morrissey has proven that his talent could grow without the help of his former band mates. In his latest studio album, Years of Refusal, Morrissey mixes his painful melodies and heart-on-his-sleeve lyrics to comprise his best solo album to date. You can catch Morrissey in 2013 playing select dates throughout the country.
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A best-selling book several years ago started with the statement that went something like this, "Life is hard. Once we accept this fact, it is easier to move forward." Likewise, there are some difficult and challenging medical problems for which there are no good solutions. Some people suffer with chronic pain, and despite multiple injections, patches and medications, the pain continues. This reflects the bewildering complexity of the human condition.
But you aren't powerless. Ask yourself what you can do to protect your health. Some reasonable suggestions for taking care of yourself include:
Also realize that you are your own best advocate. When you seek health care, know the medications that you are taking, what they're for and when they were started. And equally important, have a very specific and targeted discussion with your provider. Don't become distracted by family issues, the economy or political problems that don't impact your care.
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I have been dealing with Chronic pain for 34 years, literally all of my adult life. Sometimes it takes just a blog like this to put things in perspective. I am a patient of the Mayo clinic for 39 years and just now found Dr. Creagan's blogs. I will continue to enjoy his blogs, only wish I had twitter. Thank you!
After visiting an emrenegcy room at a major Southern California hospital, with my 94 year old mother who was experiencing symptoms of a blood clot in her leg, and waiting about 7 hours, I became aware of the truly serious crisis in the health care delivery system in this nation. Had I known that this long wait was customary I would have searched for an urgent care facility first. Americans have become confused about where to go for care when their doctor is not available. It's a problem of the insured bumping up against the uninsured who flock to emrenegcy rooms for their medical needs. Obviously our nation's leaders need to stop bickering and settle on comprehensive health care reform. Confusion anid uncertainty does not breed confidence.
A very positive article to say the least. As one person who has tried to live that healthy lifestyle, eating right, exercising and working with support systems when times were tough has helped tremendously. In addition, I recently read a newly published book by Dr. Allen Orehek called Prevention is Difficult-But Possible. It was an eye opener and a wake up call for me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has and will always take the necessary steps to doing all that they can to live a long and healthy life.
I went to London when I realized that I could see the Men's Marathon and Open-water for free outside. And the weather was spectacular for those events and the purple and pink dressed guides in parks, on street corners and at transportation sites added to the joyous occasion. I sought out my local parks when I got home to savor the feeling.
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I've never posted a comment before but after reading this and several previous stress blogs by Dr.Creagan I just had to say how uplifting and inspirational they all are-thankyou.
Talking of uplifting.The power of positivity as a result of the olympics here in the UK has replaced the negativity of the doom and gloom on the economic front and also the wet weather (which we Brits like to moan about!!)Thanks again
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Although for laptop drives, I have much worse ratios. I hear that setting APM through hdparm may make it better (hdparm -B 254). Also, what's your disk model?Code:9 Power_On_Hours 0x0032 074 074 000 Old_age Always - 19110 12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 098 098 000 Old_age Always - 2176 193 Load_Cycle_Count 0x0032 199 199 000 Old_age Always - 4011
180KB/s random write speed.... 180... Kilobytes.... per.... second......
Interesting how some people read stories about a few particular models of SSDs failing, and quickly assume all SSDs are unreliable. By that logic you shouldn't even be using HDDs, because there are have also been lots of reports over the years about specific HDD models failing catastrophically. For example, I had one of those dreaded IBM "deathstars" that died about 3 years after purchase. The first models of WD's Raptors also had ridiculously high failure rates, yet here you are defending the Raptor.
That said, I've never seen as high a percentage of drives fail before as the 3TB Greens, but that may just be bad luck. I should really check the load cycle count on the one I have in my Windows gaming PC (OK, the one of the two I have in there that is still working properly).


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The Nintendo DSi XL is a high-powered handheld video-game system with extra large screens and a full size, easy to hold stylus.
The Nintendo DSi XL is a high-powered handheld video-game system with extra large, wide viewing angle screens and a full size easy to hold stylus. It comes loaded with features like a touch-screen control for a unique gaming experience. Snap photos with the built-in camera, edit and send them to friends, play back your music with Nintendo DSi Sound, or browse the Internet with the Nintendo DSi Browser. From playing games to just playing around, the Nintendo DSi XL does it all.
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Hey they managed to brew a nightly-compose that actually fits a 700MB CD-ROM I'll give it a try.
Phoronix: It's Time To Test The Graphics In Fedora 13
Fedora 13 will be officially released next month and while we have already used it in testing out the Nouveau Gallium3D drivers and trying out the new Intel graphics, this week Red Hat is hosting community test days for the graphics stack in Fedora 13...
Hey they managed to brew a nightly-compose that actually fits a 700MB CD-ROM I'll give it a try.
It's a shame I don't have much time for this since the last radeon testday (for F12) managed to get my otherwise not-working Radeon HD4770 working virtually fully by the time it hit stable (3D wasn't anything to shout home about but it works).
This is how Open-source works, hope someone fills in for me in :P
On a side note. I see that Fedora has removed all the Mono stuff from their default install. Nice I suspect Ubuntu will follow suit with their 10.10 release.
i think from F10 or F9 it hasnt used Mono as Default. cause there was a Big fuss about it having Microsoft Code in it.
You still have to type:
yum remove -y mono-core
to rid yourself of the infestation.
Hope that helps.


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Motors and Gearboxes » Linear Actuators » Generic Linear Actuators »
Generic Linear Actuator with Feedback: 8" Stroke, 12V, 0.6"/s
This 12 V linear actuator has a load rating of 110 lbs (51 kg) and a maximum speed of 0.6 in/s (16 mm/s). Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion, and the worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. This version has an 8-inch stroke and a built-in potentiometer for position feedback.
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These low-cost linear actuators are 12V DC gearmotors that use a worm drive to move a shaft back and forth along its length. The worm drive ensures that the shaft will hold its position even when unpowered. Two limit switches safely stop the motor at either end of its range, while diodes allow it to reverse direction after reaching a limit point. The actuators are mostly metal, and the entire case is sealed to protect against dust and water (rated IP54).
The linear actuators are available in a variety of lengths and with optional potentiometers that are linked to the shaft position, for use in feedback systems. They are also available in two speeds: 0.6″/s (16 mm/s) and 1.5″/s (40 mm/s). The slower 0.6″/s versions can exert a maximum force of about 110 lbs (500 N or 51 kg), while the faster 1.5″/s versions can exert up to 22 lbs (100 N or 10 kg).
You can use the table on our linear actuator category page to help you find the actuator with the combination of speed and force that best meets your project's requirements.
Mounting brackets are available for attaching the actuators to a structure; two are required for each actuator.
Using the actuator
To test-drive the actuator, simply connect a power source of up to 12 V to the motor leads. Reversing the applied voltage will reverse the direction of motion. A motor controller or motor driver is required for electronic speed and direction control. We recommend our Jrk Motor Controllers for use with the feedback actuators and the Pololu Simple Motor Controller 18v7 for controlling the actuators without feedback, though many of our other motor controllers and motor drivers are capable of powering this actuator.
These actuators have a stall current of 7 A at 12 V, but they will, on average, draw far less than this when used within their load ratings. They draw around 1 A with no load and approximately 3 A at their maximum rated load, so we have found they generally work well with our lower-power jrk 21v3 motor controller with feedback (see the bottom of this page for more information using this controller for closed-loop linear actuator position control). Note, however, that the actuators can briefly draw close to their full stall current when abruptly started or on a sudden change of direction. Such current spikes can be dampened if you take steps to limit the acceleration of the actuator (many of our motor controllers offer optional acceleration limiting).
Dimensional drawings
Diagrams of the linear actuators are shown below. Please note that the actuator stroke lengths in inches are nominal; the actual dimensions are specified in millimeters. The versions that include potentiometers have a larger gearbox, so their overall size and weight is larger.
Actuator leads
Each actuator has a 3-foot-long cable. Actuators without feedback have two unterminated, stripped power leads as shown in the left picture below. On actuators with feedback, the cable includes three additional potentiometer leads as shown in the right picture below. The potentiometer has an end-to-end resistance of 10 kΩ; the yellow and white leads are connected to its end terminals, while the blue lead is connected to its wiper. The resistance between the blue and white leads increases as the actuator extends.
Using a jrk motor controller with a linear actuator with feedback
The feedback feature included with our jrk motor controllers make them a great solution for precisely controlling our linear actuators with feedback. Our settings file for the jrk configuration utility makes setup easy, eliminating the need to calibrate the feedback and tune the PID constants. To get started, follow the steps below:
While this setting file gives precise control over most of an actuator's range, you might find decreased performance very near the extremes due to the limit switches. The voltage range covered by the potentiometer also varies among different actuators. If your project requires better control, you might need to recalibrate the feedback settings for your particular actuator.
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Community Event and Block Party Street Closure Permits
Block Party Permits (please scroll down for community events)
Please read first: block party permits are not intended for private parties such as: weddings, birthday parties, family reunions. They are intended to build community between neighbors. For further questions, please contact: 503-823-4003 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Block parties are small-scale events that close one to four blocks of a local service residential street for small scale gatherings, such as a neighborhood potlucks or barbeques and intersection repair projects.
Block parties are initiated by and are intended to attract only local residents who live on the street being closed.
Block party permits are not issued for streets that have a bus line, bus layover or signalized intersection, or for events with attendance that draws from beyond the residents on the street.
Please see the four page application link and instruction link below to apply for a block party permit.
Church events do no qualify for block party permits, PLEASE fill out a community event application below.
- Block Party is a permit that allows 1 to 4 city blocks to be closed, but with specific criteria that must be met. Please note there are 4 pages to this permit application. To apply for a Block Party Permit complete the following application packet:
- Block Party Application Packet
- Block Party Instructions
- If you have any questions, please call 503-823-4003. NOTE: Applications cannot be processed until all documents are submitted
- Please use the application and instruction links above to close streets for an Intersection Repair Project. These are permits that allow two streets (4 blocks) to be closed during an intersection painting project in conjunction with City Repair. (For more information about City Repair projects, click here.). Please see the Block Party Instructions link above for detailed instructions for application completion for Intersection Repair Projects block party permits.
- In rare cases, the configuration of your street or the scope of your event may require more complex traffic control. If you think this may apply to your event, call 503-823-4003.
- Having amplified music at your event? Contact the Noise Control Office for a noise variance permit.
The fee for Block Party street closure permits are $10 per permit. We accept cash, credit card, check or money order made out to the City of Portland. Fees may be paid in the following ways:
- Mailed along with the permit application, petition and traffic control plan. Complete applications must include: application form, petition, traffic control plan and payment. Mailed to: Block Parties, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Ste 1302, Portland OR 97204
- Faxed to 503-823-2515, attention Block Parties.
- In Person. Bring your application to the Parks Customer Service Center on the First Floor at 1120 SW 5th Ave. Open 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Community Event Permits
Please read first: Community event permits are NOT issued for private parties, all community events MUST be free and open to the public. If you have questions, please contact us at: 503-823-7073 or email@example.com
Community event permits are for larger events that invite participants from the entire neighborhood or the greater community.
Community events are non-political, non-commercial and provide a civic benefit to the community.
The street closure permit is issued to restrict vehicular access only. A pedestrian route must remain open for pedestrians that wish to travel through the closed street area.
The event must be free to the general public. All events shall have a non-profit affiliation. A for-profit agency may apply for a community event street closure permit only if it has a non-profit beneficiary and all promotional material for the event shall include the non-profit agency and/or cause.
Community event street closure permits are intended to build a sense of community within the neighborhood in which they are held. If you become aware of an event that does not meet this intention, please notify the Bureau of Transportation at 503.823.7073 and let us know. Or, if you would like you may contact your district neighborhood coalition directly and ask them to contact us or the Office of Neighborhood Involvement on your behalf.
Please see information below on how to apply for a Community Event Permit.
To Apply For A Community Event Permit
A complete application includes all materials listed below:
1) Application Forms: Select and fill out the application link below that matches your event type.
The information may be typed out or handwritten.
Alcohol in Closed Street Area Click here for application for community event street closure permit with alcohol allowed in the right of way
No Alcohol in Closed Street Area Click here for application for community event street closure permit with alcohol prohibited in the right of way
If you need information on your neighborhood association/coalition, please see the following link:
Click here to identify your neighborhood association or district coalition office and/or contact information.
2) Supplemental documents: see letters A - F below:
All applications for community event street closure permits require the following supplemental documents to complete application. All items listed must be submitted by the application timelines stated below. The supplemental documents are identified on the application forms with an arrow symbol -->
A) --> NOTIFICATION: Signature Form for Notification of Upcoming Community Event Street Closure from adjacent properties
click here for community event signature form.
B) --> TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: Site-specific Traffic Control Plan (please make sure that the traffic control plan has the event name, contact name and phone number and date and time of closure.
click here for the standard one-block street closure traffic control plan. If the conditions or configuration of your proposed street closure do not resemble those of the standard traffic control plan, you are required to submit a custom traffic control plan that is approvable by the City Traffic Engineer.
C) --> SITE PLAN: A site plan that shows the proposed street closure and all items you wish to place in the right-of-way. The plan should illustrate the street layout of the event including:
- A minimum 15ft-wide lane that shall be open and clear at all times for emergency access vehicles
- Bike parking accommodation click here for more information on bike parking
- All temporary structures, such as stages, tents, tables etc.
- Portable restrooms
D) --> INSURANCE:Certificate of liability insurance and additional insured endorsement:
click here for insurance requirements
E) --> NONPROFIT: A letter from the non-profit beneficiary acknowledging its relationship with the event (if the applicant is not a non-profit)
* PLEASE NOTE: If you are a for-profit agency, you have to establish a non-profit beneficiary associated with the event. A letter from the non-profit beneficiary is required as part of your application.
F) --> ADVERTISING: Examples of outreach and promotional materials such as flyers, posters, advertisements, press release, etc.
The City of Portland's Office of Planning and Sustainability offers free recycling assistance to event coordinators and planners. Click here for more information.
We prefer to receive applications via email to firstname.lastname@example.com, but also accept them through the following methods:
FAX to 503-279-3953; You may also mail or hand deliver to:
Portland Bureau of Transportation, SSM/Community Events, 1120 SW 5th Avenue Suite 800, Portland, OR 97204
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, front desk 503-823-5185
Note: Please do not send fee payment with your application. Fees are paid at the time you pick up the permit.
Application Timeline
Completed applications should be submitted a minimum of 6 weeks in advance of the event date.
Community event fees are determined by three criteria.
- Audience: Is this event advertised to a neighborhood or citywide?
- Sponsor: Is this event sponsored by a for-profit or a non-profit?*
- Alcohol: Is this event with alcohol or without alcohol?
- Is the street closure in an area that has metered parking?
*Please note the City of Portland considers the entity that supplies the liability insurance as the event sponsor.
Neighborhood local event
- Non-Profit sponsor: $30
- For Profit sponsor: $170
Citywide regional event
- Non-profit sponsor: $50
- For-profit sponsor: $345
Alcohol served at the event: $318
Parking in Metered Districts
If the event closes a street within pay to park metered area, fees are assessed for each metered space in the closed street area per day. The current fee is $9.90 per space per day.
For Questions or more information:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 503.823.7073 or 503.823.1099
Fax: 503.279.3953
Special Event Permits
Special events are moving events held on the street and/or sidewalk, such as runs, walks, marches, parades or bicycle races. Applications - Click here for special event information.


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Zuma must speak out on hate crimes - Lindiwe Mazibuko
Hate crimes continue, but President Zuma remains silent
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is profoundly saddened by reports today indicating that Thapelo Makutle, recently named Miss Gay Kuruman, was murdered this past weekend as the victim of a homophobic hate crime (see report).
Makutle's decapitated body was found in his home on Saturday.
This violent and gruesome assault is yet another reminder that many of our country's people are still denied the basic rights and freedoms which our Constitution enshrines.
There is a spate of homophobic hate crimes which have recently taken place across our country, including the repugnant and unconscionable crime of so-called "corrective rape" committed against lesbian South African women.
At this time, South Africa needs strong leadership from President Jacob Zuma, and an indication of his commitment to ensuring that all South Africans are able to live their lives free from fear of discrimination or violence.
Unfortunately, the silence from the Presidency has been deafening. This silence is made worse by the fact that President Zuma has in the past shown himself to be prejudiced towards homosexuals.
Last year, the DA welcomed the establishment of a government-led Joint Task Team on a "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Intervention Strategy", established in September 2011, under the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Unfortunately, this task team has yet to make any report on its work.
Meanwhile, the spate of crimes continues.
President Zuma must speak out against this weekend's horrific murder, and the many others like it, which are in danger of becoming all too commonplace in our country today.
I will today be calling for a debate in Parliament about the prevalence of these crimes in South Africa, and calling on MPs to discuss what can be done by the government to address this ongoing problem.
In addition, I will also be writing to the President to ask what immediate steps his government will be taking to address the violence and intimidation that homosexual South Africans must face on a daily basis.
Such crimes, and the President's silence on them, cannot be allowed to continue.
Statement issued by Lindiwe Mazibuko MP, DA Parliamentary Leader, June 13 2012
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gay murder
I agree. What a shame that nothing has been said by Zuma.
by Mampeleh on June 13 2012, 18:40
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Ordinary crime
It wasn't a hate-crime. It was an ordinary crime, with robbery as motive.Same as with farmers.
by James on June 13 2012, 18:40
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Any crime
People in high places and rich people don't care about anything or anybody in the medium to lower class ,if it does not concern them directly,only if something happens to them or there family's then only is it of high importance and then they will
do . .more
by Corne on June 13 2012, 19:20
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Motive unknown
Why should the President has to answer to all things that are happening is South Africa, be it racism, crime, prostition etc. the contry's president has his own to do list and not available for each and everthing that is happening
by Mandisi on June 13 2012, 19:32
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Jacob 783 in Jacob 783's own words
The difference between the ANC's (and Jacob 783's) response to this hate crime and to the accurate portrayal of Zuma which [in the words of his own affidavit] "depicts me in a manner that suggests that I am a philanderer, a womanizer and one with no . .more
by Dignity is dignity on June 13 2012, 21:58
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@ Corne
That is cynical and it is not fair to generalize. Many wealthy people give substantial amounts of money to various charities, and many professionals who are not particularly wealthy give generously of their time and resources when they can. For example . .more
by truth on June 14 2012, 15:17
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A little less time on pleasuring himself with his latest conquest would leave him adequate time to deal with this problem.
In any event he would merely delegate one of his idle subservient clowns to see into the matter.
by Anthony Caenazzo on June 14 2012, 16:56
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