text:
Spurred by the recent encouragement from the Barack Obama administration to explore mobile technologies and bring-your-own-device strategies, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is getting ready to send tablets into the field as it oversees the construction of new nuclear power plants.
The tablets will help NRC personnel track information and communicate more easily throughout the construction inspection processes, offering better mobility and faster access, according to NRC CIO Darren Ash.
"The nature of that work – in heavy construction areas – doesn't really lend itself to traditional IT tools such as laptops," said Ash, adding that staff would use the laptops to make notes, take pictures and videos, access documentation and reference material and exchange information with colleagues and headquarters – all routine parts of the job, and all done through the NRC network.
But the NRC isn't yet sold on the idea, with particular concern about the devices' ruggedness and security. The tablets will first be used in a pilot program in the agency's Region II, headquartered in Atlanta, on construction sites in Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. With approval recently granted, Ash said NRC will field a range of tablets in the coming weeks for employees to try out on the three construction sites and later report back on.
"The nature of work means we have to focus on physical protection – not just the screen but the device itself. It might be something as simple as a harder type of case or protective shell on the device itself," Ash said. "This isn't a traditional office space with someone with a tablet PC going from meeting to meeting. This is a rough, tough environment, and we want to make sure to physically protect the asset."
Protecting information is also a top priority, Ash noted. Some of the tablets being tested already come with certification meeting Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 requirements; in others the NRC will consider adding that certification, he said.
Across the government, agencies, buoyed by federal support for BYOD, are trying out various mobile devices, including tablets. At the Defense Department, tablets have been used in classrooms and for training since last year, with theater experimentation following suit.
The NRC is looking to the experience of other agencies for ideas on how best to deploy the tablets. According to Rear Adm. David Simpson, Defense Information Systems Agency vice director, DISA is trying tablets and other mobile devices on unclassified networks. Currently, 300 DISA users are in the mobility program, a number that in the second phase will grow to 1,500 and move into classified networks as the agency builds a mobile device management system that controls and ensures access, he said.
While Ash said he hasn't worked with DOD on tablets so far, he has been working with a number of other agencies to share ideas and lessons.
That collaboration will continue as NRC launches the program that Ash said he hopes will eventually expand into other parts of the agency and other uses.
"It's a first step – it's an opportunity to learn, and after a couple months, evaluate. We're not focusing on one exclusive one; want to get feedback from staff on what's the best one and see what's possible," said Ash, who declined to specify which tablets are part of the pilot. "As we grow and learn I can logically see us using these devices to provide information to our systems, maybe potentially creating applications, but we have to start somewhere. This opens the door to other possibilities, one step at a time."
About the Author
Amber Corrin is a former staff writer for FCW and Defense Systems.
E-Mail this page
Printable Format
Advanced Search
Meet 100 women and men who are doing great things in federal IT.
Click here for the full list
Unisys Federal Systems' Venkatapathi Puvvada, this year's Eagle award winner for industry, stresses the importance of community.
Experts tell committee that business models, not technology, are the main obstacle to better sharing across systems.
Protests have delayed SEWP V, but industry experts say the contract vehicle offers agencies service and value that are hard to find.
The power of the individual informs FCW's coverage each and every day, but with the Federal 100, we take time to really spotlight and celebrate it. Get to know each of this year's winners.
The latest version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act purportedly protects companies from liability and individuals from government intrusion.
Popular CIO is headed for the private sector.
The Census Bureau hasn't established a time frame for its cloud computing plans, including testing for scalability, security, and privacy protection, as well as determining a budget for cloud services.
President Obama's proposal to boost government coordination with the private sector got a warm welcome in the House Homeland Security Committee.
The spy agency wants to better integrate cybersecurity into its traditional human intelligence operations.
We're building new nuclear power plants? This is the best news I've heard all week!
8609 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 500Vienna, VA 22182-2215 703-876-5100
© 1996-2013 1105 Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only.To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, visit: www.1105Reprints.com


text:
- Get Started
- Our Community
- Success Stories
- Programs
- Schedule/Rates
- WOD/Blog
- Contact Us
Fall Face Off is approaching fast! We have many teams signing up in both divisions and want them to be prepared. Events 1 & 2 are listed below with brief descriptions of each. Athletes will be briefed at the event in great detail, but please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns. The fourth and final WOD will be announced the day of the competition.
This WOD is a combination of some of James McDermotts favorite exercises.
|"Prowler and Snatch Relay"
For Time:
Prowler Push 200ft
4 Snatches
Prowler Push 300ft
3 Snatches
Prowler Push 400ft
2 Snatches
Prowler Push 500ft
1 Snatch
*Low handles down high handles back
*Weights RX Prowler 195/175/145/95
RX Snatch 95/115/145/195
*Weights Scaled Prowler 145/125/105/75
Scaled Snatch 75/95/115/145
*Includes weight of the Prowler
In this event the first team member will push the prowler down and back and then perform 4 snatches. The team will then load the bar to the next highest weight from the prowler and the second team member will go. This relay continues until the last team member completes their lift or time expires.
This event was created by Jason Murphy and enhanced by the coaching staff.
"Cumulatively Complex"
Max cumulative weight
Max complex weight in 12 minutes
8 Deadlifts
6 Hang Power Cleans
4 Front Squats
2 Jerks
In this event there are two scores. One score for the heaviest successful complex and one for the most accumulated weight. Each team will be given a bar, a stack of weight and 12 minutes. Each team member must complete one section of the complex. Every full complex competed will count toward the team's cumulative weight total. The bar may not touch the ground between movements during the complex.
For more information Click Here
To Register Click Here
Contact email@example.com for more information or if you would like to volunteer.
Update 1: Divisions, Standards & WOD Three Teaser.
Fall Face Off is approaching and in the coming weeks we will release more information about this event to keep you informed.
Judging Standards:
Fall Face Off we will be following CrossFit Games standards for all movements unless otherwise specified. Our Head Judge Desire Treski is one of the most experienced judges in the Northeast with four years of experience officiating at regionals.
RX Division: The RX division is designed for athletes with a strong foundation in CrossFit workouts and to test them across all of the domains of fitness. RX teams should expect to see movements such as Muscle Ups, Handstand Push Ups, Pistols, Rope Climbs, Snatches @185/115, Clean and Jerk @ 225/155, Double Unders and be able to hit WODs RX. Not all team members are required to hit these standards.
Scaled Division: The Scaled division is designed to give athletes a taste for competition and allow them to challenge themselves in a fun way. Scaled teams should expect to see scaled versions of the above movements. Examples would be Ring Rows instead of Pull Ups or Push Ups instead of Handstand Push Ups.
This event is straight from the mind of Coach Chris Anderson and the CrossFit Games. Expect this endurance event to tax your patience and teamwork.
Event 3: "Burden Run"
For Time:
1000ft Run (500ft Scaled)
80 Alternating Lunges
1000ft Run (500ft Scaled)
60 Ground To Over Head
1000ft Run (500ft Scaled)
40 Squats
1000ft Run (500ft Scaled)
20 Burpees
1000ft Run (500ft Scaled)
*250ft down 250ft back
*Weights RX 45/25 Scaled 35/15
In this event teams will complete all of the movements as a group in unison. All teammates will carry a plate for the run, lunges and squats. Athletes will move the plate from the ground to overhead and perform burpees to the plate. The plate may be carried in any manner.
For more information Click Here
To Register Click Here
Contact email@example.com for more information or if you would like to volunteer.
Dear Members,
We have seen some truly wonderful things occur in our small community. Countless goals have been achieved as members step outside their comfort zones to build healthier lives and many new meaningful relationships have been formed. That is the true beauty of what we do at Albany CrossFit. It is not about the barbells loaded with heavy weight, wall balls sitting patiently under their targets or even all those damn burpees we have done over the years. It is about the cheering as the last person finishes their workout, the support given when someone we know is in need and the high fives after the chalk dust has settled. As we have grown and learned together our community has undergone many changes. Together we have knocked down walls, welcomed new members to our family and said goodbye to those who have moved on to other adventures in their lives.
Recently, as many of you are probably aware of we have said goodbye to Albany CrossFit founder Jason Ackerman. Jason started our beloved gym in just one racket ball court filled with very little equipment, but has now moved on to other endeavors. A few weeks ago he sold Albany CrossFit to Court Club owner Shye Evan. Shye plans to build upon the standard of excellence set by our coaching staff in order to not only continue to nurture our great community, but to help it continue to live long and prosper as well… Before we delve into the exciting changes that will be occurring at Albany CrossFit lets learn a little bit about Shye Evan first. Shye has been managing the Court Club since 2001. He regularly teaches classes such as Pilates, Body Pump and In-Door Cycling which allow him to showcase his passion for fitness. He also coaches squash and racquet ball in addition to being quite a skilled athlete in those sports. Shye loves to teach and offers introductory lessons to people who have an interest in learning these sports. You can find Shye at the Court Club everyday with his Basset Hound Louie (Coach Louie) either greeting you as you walk in or helping someone pursue their fitness goals. Shye's office door is always open and he encourages members to seek him out any time with questions or concerns.
Shye has a vision to make the Court Club and Albany CrossFit the premier fitness facility in the Capital District. He has been working diligently with the coaching staff at our gym to help him make this vision a reality. Some changes that will be occurring over the next few weeks to enhance our community are outlined below.
Upgraded Memberships:
This is truly an exciting time to be a member at Albany CrossFit. Now that Albany CrossFit and the Court Club are under the ownership of Shye Evan you will now have access to the following at no additional charge:
CrossFit Programming:
The coaching staff at Albany CrossFit; feel that the programming offered by CompetitorsTraining.com is great for improving general fitness and for those who want to participate in the Sport aspect of CrossFit alike. We do however plan to make some modifications to help us offer you a better experience in class with this programming.
Sport WOD
Function WOD
"Tequila Montoya"
3 Rounds For Time of:
400m Run
21 Pull Ups
12 Hang Squat Snatch (95/65)
* 20 Minute Time Cap
3 Rounds For Time of:
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
12 Pull Ups
* 20 Minute Time Cap
Here is an example of a Sport WOD vs. a Function WOD. Both will be visible on the WODify page every day. Athletes in each class will be hitting one or the other. Both WODs are difficult, will require scaling, but still provide the intended stimulus of the given day.
Schedule Changes:
The following changes are being made to the schedule due to low attendance. We want to be as fair as possible with how we utilize the space in our gym during busy times of the day. These changes will allow those who wish to work on aspects of their fitness outside of class more time to do so.
All of us on the coaching staff are working very hard to offer every member the best experience possible. Please be patient with us as we undergo this revitalization period in the gym. We are committed to helping every one of you (Be)tter and make these changes to improve the community. In the future we have many exciting plans to implement that we know you will all love and enjoy. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email us at email@example.com and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Thank You,
The Coaching Staff
This coming labor day we will be hosting our fifth annual Stephen Smolinksi memorial WOD. Stephen was more than just an athlete at our gym. He was a caring husband to Joy Smolinski of CrossFit Beyond, a loving father to Stacey Smolinski and a dear friend to many in our community. The beautiful thing about the CrossFit community is how its members stand by one another through not only tough workouts, but life's tragedies as well. Help us support Joy and Stacey as we remember Stephen.
Important Information
10 Rounds of:
10 Burpees
200m Run
30 Air Squats
* Scaling will be provided by the Albany CrossFit Staff.
Back home, far away from the roar of 25,000 fans and the California sun it's just us and our local community. Showing up, beating back the buckle and doing the work to get the weight off the floor. The weights may vary but the struggle is the same. If you're a CrossFitter, you've been there – whether in Albany, or Carson or in your garage. As CrossFitters, that is the tie that binds us.
Rich Froning or Julie Foucher are pretty to watch but back here on planet earth that's not my main reason as to why I continue to choose CrossFit. Yes, they are spectacular athletes on an ever-expanding stage whom collectively we watch in awe and admiration. But ultimately, what motivates is the people right here in our own community. You may not have formally met that athlete next to you in the triple but you see them each morning and as they work on their pull-ups and refuse to quit during the most brutal of WODs and you feel happy when they go to add extra weight to their back squat. Maybe that person is a newer athlete whose form needs a lot of work (whose doesn't?) but they keep trying, just like you and me. That's really all that matters. Isn't it? Each of us chipping away at what's inside and out, our goals, our battles, our personal challenges, our dreams. WODs are symbolic of life. CrossFit not only gives the physical but the mental tools to navigate and keep going. The Games are spectacular but personally I'll take a 3pm on a Thursday at ACF with athletes like Dona, or TJ, or Woody as my own personal form of what truly motivates. How about you?
Every year I look forward to watching the CrossFit Games. I probably look forward to the Games more than NCAA Nationals for gymnastics, which now seems strange to me. Both are only on once per year. Both are sports that I love. Gymnastics was my only love for 16 years, and only being able to watch it on tv once a year was like torture for me as a kid! I looked up to the girls competing immensely, and I always wished I could be just like them one day. Now that I'm 27 years old (ancient in gymnastics years), I see gymnastics differently. I watch it to appreciate the sport, and see how it is evolving. CrossFit, however, I see in a completely different light. They are competing in the same sport that we do at ACF every day. I watch the Games athletes, and I am able to compare myself to them. Sure, their Fran times are twice as fast as mine, but I know that I can do that same workout that they're doing, whether it's scaled or as prescribed. Because of this, I am inspired and motivated by everyone on tv at the Games.
Another reason why I love watching CrossFit is seeing the camaraderie between athletes who are competing against each other. You hear it all the time from the commentators- "it's always the athlete that finishes last who gets the loudest cheers." I love that aspect of our sport. You would never see that happen in gymnastics, or probably any other sport. Rich Froning, 4-time Fittest Man in the World, cheers for every single athlete he can, even though all of them are trying to take his title from him. What?! Cheer on the people trying to beat you? I love this about CrossFit! You'll see the top athletes giving pointers to their competition before an event has started, and encouraging each other. I think this is what makes our sport the best, and it is something that we can all take away from watching the Games every year.
Let's all try to be more like Games athletes, not only in work ethic, but in the way that they support each other. Cheer loud for your friends in the gym who are still trying to finish a WOD, even though you are completely dead from having just finished it yourself. Help someone who may be struggling with a certain movement, even if it means they'll end up with a better score than you. With our fast-growing box, I think we sometimes lose sight of the community that we have at ACF. So, let's all use each other to be better athletes, and more importantly- be better people.
For anyone who knows me or goes to the early morning WODs, you know that at times I fall off the wagon hard with my eating paleo and attendance at WODs. It's not something I actively plan for, in fact every time I do it, I tell myself "never again". Despite me telling myself "never again, it still happens every now and again. I have a few busy days at work and can't make it in, I do a little too much volume and have to take a few extra rest days to ease and overused body part, or maybe it's just a nice summer day and I want to eat a burger and relax with an adult beverage of choice. That's how it starts, then one bad decision leads to another, then another and so on…Before I know it, my belt is fitting tighter, I'm moving slower, and those wall balls I used to breeze through now feel like I'm hurling a ball of concrete.
Enter in the memories and current viewings of the Crossfit games. Hello motivation and inspiration overload. Just watching the top tier athletes compete at the level they do makes me want to stop what I'm doing and start doing burpees. That's not a joke, it just makes me want to workout. When I see them doing a skill that I generally suck at and they are doing it so easily, it reminds me that at one point they had to work hard to obtain that skill and work exponentially harder to master it at their current level. In fact, that is how I got unbroken double unders. In the summer of 2012 I was on vacation with my family and we were watching re-runs of previous games workouts. One of the WOD's had double unders and I remember how effortlessly the athletes were just jumping up and down doing insane amounts of unbroken doubles, their faces looked like they were getting rest time in while doing this. Well, some of them anyway. At that time I was just getting back into shape from some time off recovering from shoulder surgery. I said that when I get back home I am going to get unbroken doubles. When I got home, I worked every day on my doubles and before I knew it, I was stringing unbroken doubles together. I kept working on them and now doubles are often times my strongest skill in a WOD.
Also along the lines of motivation is how strict the games athletes must be throughout the rest of the year. We all probably know that Rich Froning was once again the male games champ. Looking at the other names on the leader board and the podiums, a very high percentage of them are all repeat games athletes. One can only imagine the kind of strict eating, training, and planning it must take to achieve and maintain that level of fitness. For many of them, certain slip ups on clean eating and/or workout regimens may very well mean the difference between watching the games at home or watching the games from the eyes of an athlete on the rig. When I feel myself falling into a slump of eating crap food or taking the easy way out, I think of this and force myself to eat a paleo meal or get into a class and as one bad decision often leads to another, one good decision more often leads to another. This helps me stay on track and feeling fitter and better.
During the month of July there was a special kind of excitement in the air at ACF. The games were upon us! The Super Bowl of our sport was about to begin! Most of our athletes were buzzing with the excitement and anticipation of the crowning of the next fittest man and woman on earth.
In the days leading up to the crossfit games I paid very close attention to what was happening at our box. Most classes started with a mention of the games during our briefings at the white board. Most athletes appeared inspired by a discussion of the games and the athletes that were competing in them. You could see that enthusiasm in their faces when the coaches speculated about what the WODs might be and who would perform the best.
But I also saw many athletes with blank faces, athletes who didn't seem at all interested in the Games or a discussion of them.
These are People who I made a point of speaking to later. "Will you be watching the games?" I asked several of our members. To my surprise, several people said no. At first I was shocked!
"You're not going to spend four days glued to your computer and a wi-fi network to watch
people do what you do everyday?"
I was confused, it made no sense. It was like playing softball your entire life and not watching the world series………
Except that I've played softball my whole life and I hate watching major league baseball. And to be honest, I don't much like watching the games either. It was kind of liberating to know that I am not the only person who doesn't like to watch the games. I used to think that there was something wrong with me, that I was less of a crossfitter because I could care less if Rich Froning won for the fourth straight year.
So I thought about it. What does this disinterest in the Games mean? Does it mean that the athletes who choose not to watch don't care about our ACF community? Does it mean that they are not dedicated to their personal crossfit journey?
Of course it doesn't.
There are many members at ACF that come to our box day in and day out, that leave their heart and soul in the image of a perfect sweat angel on the floor. These are people that are dedicated and irreplaceable members of our community. Yet, they have no idea who Rich Froning or Annie T are. And frankly, like me, they don't care. And that is ok.
That's the beauty of our community. It is diverse. All of us have different goals and different priorities- for some that includes being a spectator and an athlete. For others, we are just happy being athletes who get to be a part of an amazing community that supports each other both inside and outside of the box. What is important, what matters, and what connects us all so deeply is that for the hour that we are working, side by side, we are all engaged in the same undertaking- to finish the workout and then to help our fellow athletes finish it as well.
This year I didn't watch the games, but in honor of them and in honor of the sport of crossfit, something that has become such an important part of my life, I spent the time that I would have used to watch the games to hit double workouts and to take a long run. I also tried a new sport, and I got my sister, who has never crossfitted before, to hit a wod with me.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Question: Is The Manual Still Available For The Welbilt Bread Machine Model Abm1l23?
February 4, 2010
Permalink Anonymous
February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
Unfortunately, this unit and the manual that went with it have both gone the way of the circular file from the manufacturer point of view. Private individuals and repair people may be your only course to find it.
Most Recent Questions
0 Answers
by PLetwo etwoy
0 Answers
by colb ykir
0 Answers
by boyd hilery
0 Answers
0 Answers
0 Answers
0 Answers
by Sonda Rob5
0 Answers
Related Content
- Manual For The Welbilt Bread Machine Abm 2900?
- Where Can I Get A User Guide For The Welbilt Bread Machine Abm 300
- recipes for Welbilt Bread maker ABM 1L23
- Welbilt ABM 3100 question bread rising
- Instructions Welbilt Convection Bread The Machine Model Abm 7500?
- Welbilt Toaster Oven Broiler Rotisseriegriddle Manual
- Instruction Manual For Welbuilt Bread Machine Abm 2900
- Are Manuals For Decosonic Bread Machines Available?
- Baguette Vending Machine Dispenses Warm Bread on Demand
- Pecan Oatmeal Bread -Abm


text:
Karma Communications buys The Crayon Group
By Anne Cassidy, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 12 January 2012 11:00AM
Karma Communications, the new group that owns Karmarama, has acquired The Crayon Group for an undisclosed sum.
The deal is the first involving Karmarama since it received a tranche of funding in June last year from Phoenix Equity Partners in exchange for a significant stake.
Crayon, which was founded as Hicklin Slade & Partners in 1998, will join Karmarama in the newly created Karma Communications Group.
The Crayon Group comprises Crayon London, the digital marketing services agency; the data consultancy Crayon CCI; the software provider ZigZag; and the market research agency Walk a Mile. It has 140 staff and its clients include BT, Camelot, Honda, the BBC and Lloyds Banking Group.
Its principal shareholders – the senior partners Matthew Brown, Justin Hicklin and Mark Runacus – will sit on the board of Karma Communications and, along with the Karmarama partners, take a collective stake in the new group of more than 50 per cent.
The group, which also includes the TV production arm Kream and the PR agency Kaper, is holding talks with other agency targets in a bid to expand and plans to house all the agencies together in new premises later this year.
Hicklin said: "One of the challenges we have faced is finding the best way of accessing capital to continue in investing in our growth. By becoming a key component of Karma Communications, I am confident that the opportunities which will arise for our people and clients alike are substantial."
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
Before commenting please read our rules for commenting on articles.
If you see a comment you find offensive, you can flag it as inappropriate. In the top right-hand corner of an individual comment, you will see 'flag as inappropriate'. Clicking this prompts us to review the comment. For further information see our rules for commenting on articles.
Additional Information
Campaign Jobs
- Design Director createselect Up to £65k, London (Greater)
- Quant Researcher-Immediate Start-Saudi Arabia-c50k Tax Free Elizabeth Norman International £40000 - £50000 per annum + Tax free and travel, Saudi Arabia
- Senior Brand Manager Salt £160 - £190 per day, Reading
- Senior Project Manager Digital Gurus £40000 - £45000 Per Annum, london
- Lead .NET (Sitecore) Developer Digital Gurus £50000 - £60000 Per Annum Bonus + Benefits Available, Central London
Most viewed
- Google's European leader says viewing habits are 'changing dramatically'
- Land Rover to move global ad account into Spark44
- Martin Sorrell talks Maurice Lévy, Tesco, and the global outlook
- Viacom to bring Breaking Bad to Freeview with Spike launch
- 'Advertisers are snake oil salesmen', says Peter Oborne
- Group M retains £80m Lloyds media


text:
Are you new to the Alaska Small Business Development Center? Serving Alaska for over 25 years, the Alaska SBDC provides business advising, training and other resources for small businesses in Alaska. Whether the business is a just getting started, already existing, or experiencing rapid growth, our seven statewide locations are there to help. Each statewide center offers low cost workshops, business counseling, and online tools.
If you have any questions, your local Alaska SBDC office can help.
"The SBDC has become an invaluable resource to me ever since I decided to start my own business. They have answered all my questions and then some. The team at SBDC definitely has been the secret to my success."
Sharon McBride, Owner
Remember Daddy/Mommy Keepsake Products
Receive email announcements of upcoming workshops and webinars
Last modified: February 22, 2015


text:
Log Out
Call in to speak with the host
(646) 200-0373
Doc Stanley,the legendary one and,''Mr.NFL-411'', the iconic football guru,bring you live action from the Jets Vs. Titans game at LP Field and the lastest 411 on other football scores.And other sports 411, updates.
Sports In Depth,both an in depth look and perspective on sports. ************TRUST*********************IN******************GOD*
Sorry we couldn't complete your registration. Please try again.
Please enter your email to finish creating your account.
old-style code for hosted blogs
Player Size
300 x 295
400 x 370
640 x 550
Receive a personalized list of podcasts based on your preferences.


text:
76443 Real Estate, Housing Market and Homes For Sale
76443 homes for sale, home values and recently sold homes, subdivisions and neighborhoods, most popular real estate, new homes and more. Subdivision: CROSS PLAINS
76443 Demographics
# of Households:
Persons per Household:
Avg. Income per Household:
$ 22,969
City Alias:
Homes for sale in 76443, as well as number of households in 76443, persons per household in 76443, average income per household in 76443, active listings in 76443, median square feet in 76443, median appraised value in 76443, homes in 76443, single family homes in 76443, townhomes in 76443, condos in 76443, highrises in 76443, rentals in 76443, real estate in 76443, and statistics for 76443 can be found using the HAR Map Search.
HAR.com display Houston homes for sale, Houston home rentals and homes for rent, Houston new homes, Houston foreclosed homes, Houston single family homes, Houston townhomes, Houston condominiums, Houston lofts, Houston highrises, Houston multifamily homes, and Houston lands using maps. In addition, we also provide real estate map for Greater Houston and surrounding areas, such as Sugar Land, Missouri City, Pearland, Bellaire, Katy, Kingwood, Conroe, Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Spring, Humble, Tomball, Cleveland, Lumberton, Beaumont, Sour Lake, Nederland, Bridge City, Baytown, Deer Park, Kemah, Galveston, Texas City, Dickinson, Santa Fe, Alvin, Lake Jackson, Angleton, Manvel, Richmond, Stafford, Cypress, and Bellville.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
All information is subject to change and should be independently verified.
Copyright© 2015, HOUSTON REALTORS® INFORMATION SERVICE, INC. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: HRIS makes no representations or warranties of any nature with regard to the privacy and/or business practices of the websites linked from or to HAR.com
nor with regard to their use of any information they may collect.
Equal Housing Opportunity
REALTOR®-- A registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the
National Association of REALTORS
® and subscribes to its strict
Code of Ethics


text:
Top Linksmain detailsbiographyby votesphoto galleryquotes
Filmographiesby yearby typeby ratingsby votesby TV seriesby genreby keyword
Did You Know?photo galleryquotes
Prof. Leonide (Character)
from Scared to Death (1947)
FilmographyEdit Credits
- Scared to Death (1947) Played by Bela Lugosi
Additional Details
Fun Stuff
Leonide: My little friend Indigo is deaf and dumb, he cannot hear and he cannot speak, but reads the lips. And I will advise you to say nothing to annoy him, for his temper is as short as he is. See more »
You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.


text:
Kentucky Coffee Tree seeds
I picked a seed pod today but the seeds inside it were still green. Do the seeds actually have to turn brown/black before they can be planted? Can they be planted now? Marg
These seeds were green and the pod was starting to turn brown. I have the seeds sitting on a tray in the sunroom, checked this morning and they seem to still be turning brown. I was planning on planting them in the cold frame. Maybe I'll go ahead and plant them and see what happens. Thanks. Marg
Virtually all the coffee tree seeds I've collected up here in zone 4, I collected in late Sept-October, and the inside of the pods was still green and a bit moist. I'd imagine they'd be fully ripe in zone 5 by now.
Also, you're aware of the scarification needs of coffee tree seeds, right? They have a very hard seed coat, and most will take YEARS to sprout if simply direct-planted into the soil. It's hypothesized that mastodons and ground sloths used to feed on the pods, and the thick coating stopped stomach acids from destroying them until they were "deposited" somewhere else.
I've started quite a few from seed by either filing an edge off with a nail file and soaking them in water overnight, or dropping them into a cup of near-boiling water and letting them soak overnight. Ones that swell up are good to go, either into a pot, a planting bed, or directly where you want a tree. No need for cold stratification either, just store dry in a jar over the winter.
Good luck!
I did start a few trees 2 years ago and was planning on starting a few more this year. I asked on this forum and was told about the boiling water treatment. It worked just fine and now I have 4 2' trees. The seed pod I could reach was just starting to turn brown and the seeds were green but once inside they turned brown. I planted them anyway. Later I'll go out and pick the rest and start them. The first time I picked the pod was the middle of winter, I didn't even notice it before. Do KCT set pods each year? Mine don't. We've had these trees 5 years and this is only the second set of pods on it. Marg
Shell should be dried, brittle and brown. Easily opened. Seeds should be dried and hard and brown.
If they are not too green, you can dry them in a window sill. Use an anti-desicant pack if you have one. Drying greener seeds with a hair dryer facilitates drying.
Sand paper them and boil for a few minutes and soak overnight. They have one of the thickest seed shells I have ever seen. :-) I did a test with 4 scraifying techniques and the combination works best for KY Coffee bean seeds.
No need for cold treatment.
Plant and they should be up in ~ 1 week @ 75 degrees F.
Will then grow easily a foot in a month or so. Zone 5 b.
Very mature trees should bloom and set seeds every year, assuming you have more than one plant. They seem to pollinate better that way. My brother has several hundred some > 60 '. They all set seeds most years.


text:
Showing 115 results
Most Popularˇ
Narrow your search for
External Ads:
Shop by Width: 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" Shop by Height: 16" 50" 60" 68" 72"
$297.00 $494.99 In Stock
Dale Tiffany Tranquility Mission 2-Light Floor Lamp Antique Bronze Paint TF12212
$225.00 $374.99 In Stock
Dale Tiffany Windham 1-Light Torchiere Floor Lamp Dark Antique Bronze TR13009
$449.99 $674.99 In Stock
Quoizel Cyrus 3-Way 1-Light Torchiere Anniversary Silver MCCS9470AS
$297.00 $494.99 0 left!
Dale Tiffany 1-Light 3-Way Tiffany Torchiere Lamp Antique Brown TR90291
Still searching for Tiffany?
Live Chat with an Expert and we'll be happy to help you search.
Or try expanding your selection in ...
Type: Show more than just floor lamps
Style: Show more than just tiffany
Type: Show more than just floor lamps
Style: Show more than just tiffany
Also see related categories below, or view our Full Site Map


text:
Showing 1 review for Pioneer AVIC-U220
|Customer Review Summary for Pioneer AVIC-U220
|July 22, 2011
|Pretty Sweet
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Evilsin from ontario canada, Canada
Well let me start off by saying next time I purchase a deck it will probably be a navi deck. This deck is pretty sweet I will list pros and cons.
-you get navi in your car
-it is pretty accurate and the deck zooms in when you are turning a corner which for some intersections this function becomes so valuable
-price is pretty good
-I wish it would tell you the address at all times or atleast when you get there, you input the address but then you never see it again
-some highways it will tell you to get off and then throw you back on the highway
-overall its pretty cool and I like it
I do recommend.


text:
August 28, 2014 - Industry News
Boyd Bros. Transportation announced a new pay increase for its drivers.
Tags: Driver Pay, Boyd Bros. Transportation, Employment, Fleets, Flatbeds
November 14, 2013 - Industry News
Daseke Inc. of Addison, Texas, and Clayton, Ala.-based Boyd Bros. Transportation announced a merger they say will put them into the top five largest open deck/specialty carriers.
Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Daseke Inc., Boyd Bros. Transportation, Fleets, Flatbed
February 29, 2012 - Industry News
Boyd Intermodal this week unveiled a new intermodal innovation allowing double-stacking of flatbed freight on the rails
Tags: Intermodal, Alabama, Fleets, Flatbed, Boyd Bros. Transportation
We offer e-newsletters that deliver targeted news and information for the entire fleet industry.
The expert, Mark Betner from CITGO, will answer your questions
The expert, Rence Oliphant from Hendrickson, will answer your questions
Drones And the Future of Package Delivery
How Will 3D Printing Affect Trucking?
Ultimate Test Drive Video: Brain and Brawn
Ultimate Test Drive Video: Small Block, Big Load
Webasto Releases Advanced Heater Controls
V-Flap II is An Aerodynamic Mud Flap
Cloud-Based In-Cab Video System Launched
Fan Drive Cools Better in Severe Applications


text:
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is showing that sometimes it literally does pay to be a good teammate. During Tuesdays game with the Golden State Warriors, Hibbert and Warriors forward David Lee were involved in a scuffle that leaked into the stands. Pacers guard, and Hibbert's teammate, Lance Stephenson, was also involved in the scuffle, though in a minor role. Hibbert and Lee will each be suspended for a game for their actions, and Stephenson is among three players that were fined $35,000 for the roles they played during the altercation. However, Stephenson won't have to worry about cutting a check for the fine, as Hibbert has already vowed that he will pay for Stephenson instead, via Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star Hibbert told The Indy Star that he's going to pay Lance Stephenson's $35K fine for being a good teammate and having his back. — Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNBA) February 27, 2013 This is certainly a very generous gesture by Hibbert, who is not only rewarding Stephenson for having his back, but is also showing he is aware that he and Stephenson are on completely different pay-grades. The $35,000 dollars represents 4% of Stephenson's salary, while it is a miniscule percentage of Hibbert's, who signed an expensive multi-year deal this past off-season. Maybe David Lee will respond and pay the fines for his teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as both were also slapped with a $35,000 fine for their roles in the altercation as well. By: Frank Santos- Sports-Kings Co-Founder The post Roy Hibbert will pay teammate Lance Stephenson's fine appeared first on Pass The Pill.
NBA News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
|Best of Yardbarker
|NFL News
|MLB News
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.
|© 2015 Yardbarker, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (What's New?)


text:
Narrow your search
Subtle rounding on both sides lends this S6 variation some symmetry -- and a way for lefties to play along.
A damaged sixth-century sword in a museum in Norway has been perfectly reproduced as new through 3D printing.
Most of Apple's record revenue came from its smartphone business, but it's tricky for any company to rely so much on one product.
En garde! Battles are extra spectacular when swords and lightsabers are the weapons of choice. Catch 60 of the greatest movie duels in one giant sword fight thanks to this exciting supercut video.
No goblin or orc battles necessary to feel like a hero. With this easy hack from Spark Core, you can transform Bilbo Baggins' Sting sword into a glowing detector of unsecured Wi-Fi.
On the red carpet in San Francisco on Wednesday, the actor accidentally reveals a sizable spoiler for how Tyrion Lannister will fare in Season 5 of "Game of Thrones."
"Man at Arms: Reforged" tackles Link's Hylian Shield and creates a masterpiece fit for a medieval armory.
A replica of the Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda is used as a real-world weapon in a fight between two Houston men.
Bring your fantasy lightsaber battles to real life with a pair of foam swords that wirelessly mark the score and drain health with every successful hit.
Windows apps are arriving on new devices from Dell and other hardware makers. Microsoft is also expanding its partnership with Samsung.


text:
Wal-Mart will scale back free home shipping in Canada
The world's largest retailer will end free shipping for online orders under $50 Canadian starting April 2.
Wal-Mart will scale back free home shipping in Canada
The world's largest retailer will end free shipping for online orders under $50 Canadian starting April 2.
Color plays a key role in web design and closing the sale
The design element of color can evoke feelings, action—and help pave the way to purchase.
Sign up for IRNewsLink and get daily reports delivery to your inbox. Sign Up Now
Sponsored by 2013 Social Media 300
1 - 10 of 287 Results
No retailer does a better job leveraging different marketing channels than flash-sale site NoMoreRack.com, according to the Executive Summary report in Internet Retailer's 2015 Digital Marketing Report Series. The report includes a ranking of the 50 top digital marketers, along with loads of other data and analysis.
Posted 01/27/2015Mark BrohanPost a comment
Related Content:Nomorerack | Amazon | Trends
Shoppers are more likely to click on mobile search ads on Sunday than any other day of the week, according to the new Adobe Digital Index. And they're more likely to click on desktop text ads on Monday and interact with Facebook posts on Friday.
Posted 01/27/2015Zak StamborPost a comment
Envelopes.com spends big on paid search to draw enough shoppers who can provide data to improve web site navigation, then it turns off the $15 keywords.
Posted 01/20/2015Mark BrohanPost a comment
A global survey by Salesfore.com of 5,000 marketers finds that corporate web sites are the most commonly used digital marketing tool, but less effective than social media and e-mail.
Posted 01/16/2015Paul DemeryPost a comment
Related Content:Social Media | Trends | B2b
Blinds.com provided the do's and don'ts of Product Listing Ads at the digital marketing conference ClickZ.
Posted 11/12/2014AbCallardPost a comment
Bing research shows ads with a call extension get 10-15% more clicks. Consumers are also more likely to click on ads with special offers.
Posted 11/12/2014AbCallardPost a comment
The company, whose search marketing technology is used by 91 Top 1000 e-retailers in North America, plans to go public next year on a U.S. stock exchange.
Posted 10/07/2014Post a comment
When a shopper searches for certain retailers Google.com shows the retailer's link, with a box for searching the retailer's site. But retailers are not happy that the results of that search show competitors' ads. There is a way around that, Google says.
Posted 10/01/2014AbCallardPost a comment
A study of 53 retail web sites, some optimized for smartphones, some not, also shows the average order value for smartphone shoppers on optimized sites is higher than the average ticket for PC shoppers on those same retailers' desktop sites.
Posted 10/01/2014Bill SiwickiPost a comment
Related Content:Conversion Rates | Conversion | Google
The line between shopping online and in stores continues to blur as shoppers use the web or mobile web more than as at least one stop along their shopping journey, a new report shows. Some retailers are taking action by melding web and store to drive sales.
Posted 09/24/2014Katie EvansPost a comment
Related Content:Tory Burch | Online Shopping By Gender


text:
Dayton wants stadium site information next week
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton gives Ramsey County and Minneapolis until next Thursday to provide him and key legislators their final proposals for a Minnesota Vikings stadium.
"You need to have a deadline to get people to do what they need to do," Dayton said Thursday in announcing the deadline.
Both entities promised to comply.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? You can activate your account here: Activate All Access.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at email@example.com and we can help you.


text:
Kevin Spacey delivered the keynote address at this year's Edinburgh International Television Festival, the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture, noting that 15 years ago he, as the first actor to do so, would never have been asked because "television was considered a lost cause."Read More »
It was almost exactly 1 1/2 years ago today when it was announced that Will Smith, his Overbrook Entertainment cohorts, and Queen Latifah were teaming up with Sony Pictures TV to produce a syndicated daytime talk show for the Queen to host.Read More »
W. W. Jacobs' classic short horror story "The Monkey's Paw" has inspired adaptations as varied as Bob Clark's "Deathdream" and a "Simpsons" "Treehouse of Horror" segment. Chiller Films is the latest studio to take on the "be careful what you wish for" tale with "The Monkey's Paw," written by Macon B...Read More »
"Low Winter Sun," the first new drama from AMC in two years, premiered earlier this month to a mixed reception from the critics and okay ratings that dropped in the show's second week despite its being paired with "Breaking Bad."Read More »
Starz has been looking to the UK for programming recently. Its historical drama "The White Queen," which premiered two weeks ago, is a co-production with BBC One, "Da Vinci's Demons" is a BBC Worldwide co-production and the network is working with Sky Atlantic on a 2014 Arctic murder mystery entitle...Read More »
The 3rd season of Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse debuts on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network with 2 back-to-back episodes, on Wednesday, September 18 at 9 PM ET/PT. Written, directed, executive produced and created by Tyler Perry, For Better or Worse centers on successful salon owner Angela Williams...Read More »
While Netflix aims to be the new HBO in its original series and Hulu is building up an impressive library of international imports, Yahoo!'s biggest success for its Yahoo! Screen section has been "Burning Love," a scripted "Bachelor" spoof created by Erica Oyama and featuring a range of famous faces...Read More »
Season three of "Girls" is currently in production and shooting all over Brooklyn, but that hasn't stopped HBO from teasing the new episodes -- and, in culturally appropriate fashion, the snapshot-style promo below appears to take its inspiration from Instagram.Read More »
Danny McBride will be back as the fabulously obnoxious Kenny Powers for one last season of "Eastbound and Down," the HBO comedy series that he makes with David Gordon Green and Jody Hill.Read More »
I have to keep reminded myself that Hulu exists, as silly as that sounds. I'm on Netflix, Amazon and YouTube most often, and rarely visit Hulu for content. But Hulu does have its own share of worthwhile content, including exclusive rights to non-American TV series like this one... the Lennie James...Read More »


text:
Soundtrack Artists Lyrics
Overview / Lyrics (see all) / Photos / Videos / News
A Man And A Woman Lyrics
(No other information is available for this lyric - would you like to add something today?)
show more
Edit | show less
What chart rank did the song debut? What is the song about? Has it won any awards?, etc.Cancel Submit
Thank You
Your introduction will appear once it has been deemed awesome by our team of wizards.
Featured Video
What's That Line? Misheard Lyrics From Some of Music's Biggest Artists
What's That Line? Misheard Lyrics From Some of Music's Biggest Artists
Latest News
Artist Gallery
Hot Songs
- Top Lyrics
- Featured Lyrics
- Latest Lyrics
- Hit Me Like A Man Lyrics by Pretty Reckless
- Clique Lyrics by Kanye West
- The Time Of Our Lives Lyrics by Miley Cyrus
- Motivation Lyrics by Kelly Rowland
- Disaster Lyrics by JoJo
- Wonderman Lyrics by Tinie Tempah
- I Want You To Lyrics by Weezer
- Kids In The Street Lyrics by All American Rejects
- M.i.a. Lyrics by Omarion
- Glitter In The Air Lyrics by Pink
- Crawl Lyrics by Kings of Leon
- Echa Pa'lla (Manos Pa' Arriba) Lyrics by Pitbull


text:
Richland County
Richland County News
Local, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Can states slow the flow of military equipment to police?
Sunday | UnionLeader.com | Comment?
Columbia armed robber arrested
Saturday | WIS-TV Columbia | Comment?
Truck carrying live turkey blocks traffic for several hours on I-26 ramp
Thursday Mar 26 | WIS-TV Columbia | Comment?
Columbia man sentenced to 36 years for the murder of his live-in girlfriend
Ex-deputy pleads guilty to assaulting female soldier at bar during attempted arrest
Police say man shot driver in Columbia, took his car, fled to Florida for spring break
Wednesday Mar 25 | Post and Courier | Comment?
25 Celebrities Raised By Single Moms
How Should the US Government Respond to ISIS?
Why Do You Think The German Co-Pilot Crashed The Plane ...
topix 67
Lott: Murder Suspect Took Victim's Jeep to Spring Break
Wednesday Mar 25 | WLTX-TV Columbia | Comment?
Lott on teen's fatal shooting: `We felt like it was gang-related from the beginning`
New Education Standards Are A Go - But Ghost of Common Core Remains
Tuesday Mar 24 | Free Times | Comment?
Man Stabbed Multiple Times on Percival Rd.
Tuesday Mar 24 | WLTX-TV Columbia | Comment?
Murder Victim's Car Found in FL After I-95 Crash
Tuesday Mar 24 | WLTX-TV Columbia | Comment?
Columbia police chief: No rush to restart drug lab
Monday Mar 23 | WIS-TV Columbia | Comment?
Coroner identifies man killed in early Sunday morning shooting
Monday Mar 23 | WIS-TV Columbia | Comment?
Palmetto Utilities request reappears on KCC agenda
Monday Mar 23 | Camden Chronicle Independent | Comment?
Column: S.C. mug shot legislation holds some serious flaws
Sunday Mar 22 | The Aiken Standard | Comment?
USC fraternity member found dead inside home near campus identified
Friday Mar 20 | Examiner.com | Comment?
Cab driver arrested after allegedly breaking in, inappropriately touching customer
Thursday Mar 19 | WIS-TV Columbia | Comment?
Trending Now
Updated: Mon Mar 30, 2015 01:35 pm
Copyright © 2015 Topix LLC


text:
Sorry, no definitions found.
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Log in or sign up to add your own related words.
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.
jeffreydavidscott commented on the word pain perdu
Now I know what the French call French toast, and it isn't just "toast."
January 11, 2011
trivet commented on the word pain perdu
October 8, 2008


text:
HBO Says Game of Thrones Piracy Is "a Compliment" 447
from the piracy-is-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery dept.
We've improved Slashdot's video section; now you can view our video interviews, product close-ups and site visits with all the usual Slashdot options to comment, share, etc. No more walled garden! It's a work in progress -- we hope you'll check it out (Learn more about the recent updates).
Dear Michael Lombardo,
I watch pirated copies of the show in 1080p, the quality is just fine.
Thank you,
A 400 MB file? Crappy quality. That's why you received the notification: "stop sharing shitty quality episodes!"
Honestly, if it weren't for downloading, I don't think I would have even heard of the show.
Because you live in a cave and rarely interact with the other bipedal creatures?
I'm not saying everyone should have seen it or even want to have seen it. But to not even hear of it takes a great deal of effort.
It's not a free trial, it's a free trail. You need to go on Route 66, and make a LEFT turn at Albuquerque.
Otherwise you end up watching Honey-Boo-Boo.
Wait. you mean that scale matters? And that you can have too much of a good thing? Say it ain't so!
Why can't we go back to the good old days when everything was black and white? These varying shades of grey make it hard to use boolean logic in my online debates.
"The only way I can lose this election is if I'm caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy." -- Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards


text:
By Rachelle Cruz
After nearly three years of service to the Philippines and kababayans in Toronto and other Canadian provinces, Consul General Junever Mahilum-West bids adieu to the Filipino-Canadian community. She was recently appointed as the Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Jordan with concurrent jurisdiction over the Palestine Republic, and will end her term as Consul General by this month's end.
With her long career in foreign service, this new assignment is a welcome change. Still, the appointment as a high-ranking diplomat comes with a host of challenges,
"I will be facing different challenges over there because for one thing, the size of the community there is smaller, 38,000 – 40,000 but different naman yung mga concerns doon. And the profile of the community is also different. Marami tayong kababayan doon na mga household staff," Congen Mahilum-West said.
"I think that may mga take-aways ako na pwedeng dalhin, Toronto to Amman, in the way that I was inspired by the community groups here in organizing their events. They were really big events that raised the profile of the community and I think that the community from Amman can learn from that as well," she added.
Straight from graduating with a Bachelor of Science Foreign Service from University of the Philippines, Diliman back in 1980, Mahilum-West steadily nurtured her career in Foreign Service, her assignments abroad notably her time in the Philippine Embassy in Paris from 1995-2001; Philippine Mission to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva between 2004-2010, and as a Consul General in Toronto since May 2012. She is fluent in Filipino (Tagalog), Cebuano, and French. She is also known for her talents in painting, photography and classical guitar. She is an honorary member of the Philippine Artists Group of Canada (PAG), Lady of the Knights of Rizal, and also a member of Kababaihang Rizalista.
During her term, Congen Mahilum-West noted similarities and differences of the Filipino communities she has served,
"They are all Pinoy na Pinoy pa rin. And they love all things Filipino like fiestas, showcasing our culture; they would like to familiarize themselves with the Philippines again. The challenge with that is that we have so many associations and all of them are very busy and active – it was quite a challenge to cover all the events. But in terms of the fervor and in being Filipino, similar yung mga communities that I've met," she expressed.
"The Filipino youth here is very dynamic as well, and I think that we should harness yung special characteristic nila, na parang they have a multi-world view kasi they have this Filipino heritage and at the same time they are well entrenched in the bigger society in Canada" she said.
And in serving a large Filipino-Canadian community across the GTA, the office recently transferred to a spacious office at 160 Eglinton Ave. East and upgraded their services. Congen reported that there was an increase in dual citizenship, and e-voting registrations, as well as consular outreach missions during her term.
"Because of the new e-passport, kailangan yung personal presence ng applicant. This meant that we had to have more consular mission outreach to places na malayo sa Toronto. We've gone to Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, as well as Windsor. So we had to bring the services closer to them and it will save them the money of buying a plane ticket, and staying in a hotel. Kami na ang nagpupunta doon. Para hindi na sila gumastos ng malaki," she explained.
Aside from ensuring efficient service delivery of consular services, the Consulate is fraught with other socio-political issues, such as the concerns with the situation of temporary foreign workers and caregivers.
Congen explained that the Consulate tries to help our kababayans, but also emphasized the need for personal responsibility.
"Yun ang pinasasalamatan namin dahil communities are willing to help. Kung minsan nakakakuha tayo ng funding from Department of Foreign affairs. Lahat yan pinu-pool natin para makatulong," Congen explained, in cases where TFW's do not have insurance coverage during their stay here. In worst cases, a TFW's untimely death can result in consequences, where financial resources are needed to repatriate the body.
In dire circumstances, she offered, "Nag-aambag-ambag kami and then we pool our donations together. That's the best we can do. But I think it would be more responsible to just make sure that you have coverage, for any eventuality."
"The best we can do is to ipa-abot sa mga Canadian authorities kung may mga fears, ano ba yung mga kanilang kinatatakutan, ano ba yung kanilang questions. Fortunately we already have institutions set up for meetings for bilateral relations," she stressed.
Indeed, the major challenge was to cater to the needs of the community. Many have crossed-paths with Congen, and this is what they had to say,
"Her incredible support for the arts and culture sectors has been monumental. During her term, we saw the rise of the World's First Canada Philippine Fashion Week, as well, as Canada for Philippines Benefit All-Star Concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, both Kol Hope initiatives, which raised funds to help children," Melinda Rustia stated on behalf of Kol Hope Foundation for Children.
"Congen Junever's leadership has been that of strength, compassion and also of great heart. She continues to inspire pride among Filipino-Canadians to share the Philippine culture with the rest of Canada," she added.
From Ottawa, Senator Tobias Enverga Jr, echoed those sentiments: "She is often seen at community events, she has spearheaded support of cultural initiatives, and she has promoted Filipino culture in Canada. This is not only important to showcase the Philippines, but it strengthens the Filipino-Canadian identity and place in the multicultural mosaic that Canada is. My wife Rosemer and I have had the privilege of spending much time with her, and we are honoured to say that we consider her a friend. I am sad to see Mrs. Mahilum-West and her husband John leave, but we understand that this is the nature of foreign service, and I wish her all the best in her new adventures," he ended.
Others like Migrante Canada had worked with Congen during Typhoon Haiyan, but they hope however, that the successor will have greater engagement with social justice advocacy groups in the near future.
"When we engage with the consulate, we are engaging essentially the Philippine government. And it's been the same, whether it's Congen or not. There is no proactive approach in helping our kababayans unless we ask them. We hope that they would take a proactive role in protecting migrant workers, live-in caregivers, help in asking what they would need," Jesson Reyes, Ontario Regional Coordinator, Migrante Canada, respectfully articulated.
And some have expressed a more pointed view:
"Cultivation of goodwill through exchange of art, tourism and projection of a better image to the world won quite a following for the Toronto Philippine Consulate. While subscription to soft power tactics was played brilliantly by the outgoing foreign service officer, the new representative will only appeal widely if her/his office grants fundamental rights and consular assistance to Filipino nationals, especially in the foreseeable future of the mass deportations in Canada. Now more than ever, in the midst of the political crisis in the homeland, it is vital for the government to think about how best to use what resources it's left with," visual artist Ysh Cabana of Anakbayan Toronto said.
In the end, Congen's voice was filled with hope for the community that she is leaving behind,
"Here, I saw na parang nage-evolve na yung mga interest ng community members. Dati siguro, talagang we were engrossed in making a living, providing well for our families, pero ngayon we are looking out now, parang we would like to serve the larger community."
By Jennilee Austria
On Saturday night (March 21) at 12:30 a.m. while waiting for his father to pick him up at a Brampton bus terminal, 22 year-old Kev Panlilio saw a man screaming at a young woman. When the man punched her so hard that he could hear it through his headphones, Panlilio, the lone witness in the terminal, knew that he needed to step in.
Although he was very afraid, he followed his intuition. "I wasn't able to do a pros and cons list in my head— it was as if only my instinct was driving me to come closer to the couple," he said. "Even before I had concluded that this may be a bad decision, I was already punched twice in the face."
When the abuser began to hit him, the girl was able to run to her car and drive away. Panlilio realized that he wasn't afraid of being hurt, but he was more worried about making his mother suffer if he was hurt or killed. "She loves me more than I love myself," he said. "That was my greatest fear during the 10 seconds the incident took place."
He was able to stop the man by pleading, "Stop and find something that'll make you happy." The abuser left the terminal and drove away. Within minutes, Panlilio's father arrived to take him home to safety, and his mother put ice on his face for hours as he took painkillers and considered the possibility of an x-ray.
After uploading his story with a picture of his bruised face to Facebook, he saw an outpouring of public support, and was featured on Jim Richards' segment on Newstalk 1010 radio. Within just 20 hours, his Facebook post has already garnered 10,500 likes and has been shared over 400 times. He has received comments from strangers around the world, and while a few stated that he should have been more careful, most of them called him a hero.
Panlilio has been overwhelmed by the response. "I actually didn't want to post this on Facebook in fear of people thinking of me as a 'wuss' because I didn't fight the guy back," he said. "I believe it's gotten the response it did because a lot of people are silent, waiting for someone to set a clear example."
He urges victims of abuse not to be afraid to let people know that they need help. "People who are being abused might feel enslaved by their abuser, and that's a reflection of how they see themselves. You are awesome and you are of worth–be with someone that is sane enough to see that!"
And for those who may witness violence, Panlilio said, "Step in, if you can. We as a community of human beings should not tolerate domestic violence, or any type of violence for that matter. God created us and planned for us to be antidotes to this virus-stricken world. Some people choose to live life to be a virus, and we should try our best to stop 'em."
He even regarded this as a blessing, stating, "I am just blessed enough to be put in a situation where I can choose to do what's right, instead of just standing idly by."
Kev Panlilio is a Brampton-based graphic designer, music video director, and producer and editor at Hamilton's YES TV, and he loves chicken and rice with soy sauce.]]>
By Anne Marxze D. Umil
MANILA –The National Union of Students in the Philippines (NUSP) commended high school salutatorian Krisel Mallari for siding "with justice, truth and accountability" and speaking out about the injustice in her school.
A video went viral showing Mallari being cut-off while delivering her speech during graduation rites at the Sto. Nino Parochial School (SNPS) in Quezon City.
The NUSP said that while the SNPS administration vilifies Mallari's speech as unfit for the occasion and unapproved by the school, the group strongly believes that there is no venue more appropriate to voice out her plea for justice than her "welcome message."
"The commencement exercise and her welcome speech then became not merely traditional school-officiated exercises but alternative avenues to speak for justice," the group said in a statement.
In her speech, Mallari talked about the lack of justice in her school and how she was victimized by the school's dirty politics in relation to honors and awards.
A copy of Mallari's unapproved speech was also uploaded in the social media along with the video. In her speech she said in Filipino: "Many people choose to be blind to a dirty and dubious system. But I refuse to be one of them. I fought for what I think is right and I stood for it as a determined and God-fearing Filipino."
At the end of her unapproved speech, Mallari said, "Let me finish this in style and say my last words in the vernacular language of the world. I am Krisel Mallari, a Filipino citizen who would rather choose to fail with honor, than win by cheating. Adios!"
Meanwhile, the NUSP said the injustices, lack of transparency and censorship had pushed Mallari to "deliver a heart-felt, genuine speech, even if this was 'unapproved' by school administrators. It would be an understatement to say that we should understand why she delivered the said speech, especially in the light of the school's censorship."
"This censorship is not alien to Filipino students. In fact, censorship is part of the school's fascism and repressive ways to curtail students' constitutional and democratic rights."
"Checking students' commencement speeches does not simply mean checking the syntax and grammar of speeches… school officials screen, not check, speeches to ensure that nothing against the school will be manifested by the students," said the NUSP.
The group added that censorship has always been coupled with the violent use of authoritative power, such as what can be seen with the adviser, director and principal not only interrupting but ultimately hindering Mallari from continuing with her plea.
Netizens expressed support and commended Mallari's bravery. Some said they had the same experience.
VIDEO of Krisel's speech on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqUMWRbgv-o
ON Flor Contemplacion's 20th death anniversary
on, members of Migrante Ontario, iWWorkers, Gabriela Canada, and Anakbayan Toronto held a rally on Friday, March 20 outside of the Philippine Consulate in Toronto.
Twenty years ago, Contemplacion was hanged despite insufficient evidence that she murdered another Filipina worker and her three year-old ward in Singapore. As Migrante Canada chairperson Tess Agustin wrote, "The collective shock over her execution grew in tandem with the disgust over the government's weak last-minute efforts and dismal failure to save her life."
Criticism of the Philippine government continued as the rally called for the resignation of President Benigno Aquino III.
To cries of "Tama na, sobra na, Noynoy resign na!" ("Enough is enough, Noynoy resign now!") the groups banded together to attract the attention of passersby outside of the consulate.
Joanna Lacar of iWWorkers read a piece by Tess Agustin to highlight four things that many migrant workers have experienced under Aquino's leadership: "1) the biggest budget cuts ever for OFW services, 2) increasingly exorbitant state exactions and fee impositions, 3) unmonitored recruitment and blatant trafficking, and 4) anti-migrant policies that have compromised the welfare of migrants."
Maru Maesa of iWWorkers spoke out against the passport fee increase. "It used to be $69, but now it has increased to $75," she said. "In the Philippines, this increase is even higher in pesos. The government said that one of the reasons for this is because of the dollar fluctuation, but it's not fair for us to collect more money from migrant workers."
The terminal fee increase was also an issue for Maesa. She claimed that as recently as 2010, there was no terminal fee, but now, the government has put in a fee which is supposed to help manage airport line-ups. "The long lines at the airport are not the fault of the OFWs," Maesa said. "The government isn't giving us any service, any protection; they are just collecting fees from us."
Rhea Gamana of Anakbayan Toronto led the group in singing "Kahit Konting Awa," the Nora Aunor song from the film, "The Flor Contemplacion Story." Families exiting the consulate stopped to read the organizers' signs as they listened to the words, "Bigyan naman ninyo kami kahit na konting awa…" ("Please give us some mercy…"
For Viel Perida, political science student at Glendon College, the event literally hit close to home. "Flor came from the same town that my mom is from," he said. "I witnessed her funeral. The whole town went to see the coffin go from her house to the cathedral. I was ten years old. But not enough has changed for caregivers since then."
Jesson Reyes, Regional Coordinator of Migrante Ontario, emphasized that even in 2015, Filipinos should still care about Flor. "She was someone who migrated due to the lack of sustainable jobs back home. The very conditions that pushed her out are the same conditions that many domestic helpers are facing today: unemployment and landlessness. Now, under Aquino, we have approximately 6,000 Filipinos leaving every day. A quarter of our workforce is out of the country now."
Reyes stated that the government's support for OFWs is not concrete enough. "After Flor, the Philippine government offered the Republic Act #8042 under Ramos. Supposedly, this was to protect migrant workers. But twenty years later, this policy is not being enforced. OFWs have to pay terminal fees. They have to pay increased passport fees. Why, when the policy to protect them is not even enforced?"
After the rally, Reyes's words to the group were encouraging. "This was the call of Migrante Philippines, and the other Migrantes around the world. We answered the call. This isn't where it starts or where it ends." Contemplacion's death sparked a discussion on OFW rights that continues today.]]>
UP Prep Class '65 Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
An event that brings good things to one's life always matters, and takes on a significant meaning when it hits the golden anniversary mark. It is a milestone worth celebrating and even documenting in a book.
And so, when the University of the Philippines Preparatory School Class '65 recently commemorated its 50th year since graduation, it was treated as a special milestone. Celebratory activities which included a mass, school and museum visits, a grand reunion dinner, and a trip to two resorts were held between end of February and early March. Significantly, a commemorative book was produced as a labor of love, to pay tribute to the high school that had prepared the graduates for the challenges of further studies, careers, and diverse life choices. It was also a way of honoring the 50 years of friendships, a special bond that has become stronger through the years, giving real meaning to the term BFF, or best friends forever.
I am proud to be a member of this class, to be one of the UP Prep '65 graduates. UP Prep was a unique school that was designed to provide an experimental college-preparatory curriculum to elementary school graduates. It was created by the UP Board of Regents approved by UP President Vidal A. Tan and implemented in 1954, to "open a first class high school in Manila …that championed the cause of a pilot curriculum appropriate for teenagers with the aptitudes and intellectual talents required by university studies," determined only after these applicants passed a battery of exams.
The school proved to be a tough learning environment, exacting from us students the kind of discipline and diligence that would enable us to tackle the well-balanced curriculum that stressed English, a broad training in science and mathematics, integrative arts and the humanities, and an emphasis on nationalism and internationalism.
Education was not confined to the lectures of topnotch teachers in the third floor classrooms of the Rizal Hall, UP Campus on Padre Faura. There were educational tours to various parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, where we learned in the field, and even conducted experiments on site, in real time. Book contributor Rory Asperilla Santiago aptly describes such tours as "gold mines of learning, laughter, memories, sweetly scented escapades, and friendships deepened by close quarters and the sharing of new experiences."
Amazingly, we have nurtured such friendships through the years, as we have continued to travel and discover new things together during our various reunion tours in different cities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Wilma Guerrero Rodriguez succinctly describes the kind of camaraderie we have developed in a chapter introduction, "The Making of Forever Friends.": "In our case, we speak of camaraderie not only in terms of a once-a-year get together to celebrate a class milestone. It is our addicting friendship that finds us reason to reunite at the slightest excuse–to celebrate each other's birthday, to fete a balikbayan classmate, to be the ninong or ninang of a child's wedding, to celebrate a child becoming a parent, and even to attend the baptism and children's parties of a grandchild… It was not all parties, reunions, and travels, though. We raised funds for our scholars as well as classmates and their families faced with extraordinary expenses. We stormed the gates of heaven and jointly prayed for those with health issues. We gave moral support to those with personal problems."
Our book then was produced as a lasting memento to honor our school and our friendship, titled Tours and Detours: Lessons Learned Off Road and On. The title was coined by our editor Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, to reflect on our life journeys.
This artfully illustrated (by artist Zeny Kagawan Manlapig) hard-covered book with its solid body of work, has been fittingly compiled and conveniently declared to be still a work in progress, to keep its pages open for further submissions from classmates who, for one reason or another, were not able to include their own stories in time for the reunion. Thus, the editorial/production committee (with editor Prudente and producer Girlie Esguerra de Leon at the helm) had made the sensitive and smart decision to keep the well-organized publication in a three-ring binder, instead of a permanently sewn-up volume.
Remarkably, over 60 out of 120 classmates contributed toward its making. It is a product of a collective effort of classmates in different parts of the world. It includes vignettes about our school life in UP Prep, our several reunions and tours, and the stories of our personal journeys after our graduation. What is so endearing in this collection is it pays tribute to our school, teachers, and classmates, our advocacies, and the things and causes we hold dear. It is a treasure trove of literature so diverse in style and content, reflecting each one's uniqueness and the different lives we have chosen to live. It also includes tributes to classmates long gone.
I was honored to have been asked to do the introduction to part three of the book consisting of the biographies, titled, "Our Common Legacy, Our Diverse Paths." I wrote, in part, to emphasize the different pathways we traversed after high school graduation, equipped with the common legacy we shared — our UP Prep education: "Remember, we went to university as bright-eyed dreamers and goal setters, hoping to complete the studies that would equip us to pursue our careers, when Bob Dylan was crooning, The Times, They are A'changin, to reflect on the reality of our world then.We were now actually part of a bigger, more complex, tumultuous world. There was the Vietnam War and the rising protest movement against it; and closer to home, there were the student protests against rising tuition fees, the workers' strike for decent wages in the cities, and the peasants' fight for land in the countryside. Many of us chose to stay the course and went on to pursue distinguished careers as professionals, government bureaucrats, businesspersons or homemakers, while attending to our various passions and significant advocacies. Some of us made detours, leaving our studies and careers to join the movement for change and to put an end to martial law, which we believed was curtailing the freedoms we cherished. We saw ourselves or our family members forced to live dangerous lives in the process, some of us surviving those difficult times without bitterness to write and share our stories, but some others sadly losing loved ones, yet honoring their memory and the courage of their convictions. I want to say that the UP Prep experience fortified us in some way, with the wisdom and determination to boldly cope with the hurdles, big and small, along the paths we have chosen."
As to the lasting significance of this book, I wrote these parting thoughts: "More than just an album of memories, it is a legacy we want to share with our children and our grandkids, our nephews and nieces and their children's children, so that they would understand that even in this crazy world, friendships like ours indeed exist. Also, to let them know that a school like ours, indeed once existed – a school we believe was more interesting and "magical" to us than Hogwarts School. (Challenge: What do we do when they ask where was the magic? Our response: In our UP Prep '65 minds and hearts.)
"We will proudly tell them that although we were all schooled in the UP Prep tradition of scholarly excellence, there was nothing the same in the way we have lived our lives. For equipped with the educational and life skill tools UP Prep bestowed on our young lives, we have dared to bravely traverse various paths that were choices of our own; and having been imbued with the open education that UP Prep had instilled in us — that values freedom of choice, among other things — we have not only tolerated or accepted the diversity of our life's choices, but we have even appreciated, celebrated and learned to embrace it."]]>
Nous, soussignés, soutenons les nombreux travailleurs migrants qui sont confrontés à la déportation en raison de cette loi injuste, comme décrit ci-dessous. Nous avons lu et compris les implications de ce cruelle programme et nous demandons qu'il soit terminé, et que les milliers actuellement confrontés à la déportation soient accordés la résidence permanente au Canada. Ceux qui arrivent en futur doivent avoir le droit à un statut permanent à l'arrivée.
S'il vous plaît signer et partager cette pétition.
My name is —–, I am a migrant worker employed under Canada's temporary foreign workers program. I work under the 'low-waged temporary foreign worker' scheme, a Federal Government program that ties me to an employer, denies me the opportunity to work for another employer and excludes me from many protections that other workers enjoy. I paid tens of thousands of dollars to work at my minimum wage job. I came to Canada to provide an opportunity for my family so that my children can go to school and have a better life.
However, on April 01, 2015, the Federal Government will take away my ability to work. This is because the 'four and four' rule will come into effect. All low-waged temporary workers like myself as well as migrants employed under the Live-In Caregiver streams who have worked in Canada for more than four years will be banned from working and forced to leave. Tens of thousands of migrants will lose their job. This is one of the largest deportations in Canadian history.
Please sign this petition by migrant workers and you, our supporters, to urge the Federal goverment to meet the following demands:
1. An end to the 4 & 4 rule so migrant workers can continue to work here.
2. Grant migrant workers in Canada permanent residency.
3. Ensure migrant worker access to all social benefits and entitlements
4. Enact legislation to grant permanent residency for all migrants upon arrival.
I and the hundreds of migrant workers, and community advocates who have been raising the alarm bells on the program are urging you to take a stand against this mass deportation order. We want meaningful changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program that levels the playing field so we can work with dignity and pride. The temporary foreign program in its current form is flawed and only provides a pathway to precariousness.
We migrant workers know that government policies divide Canadian and migrant workers. Popular myths that migrant workers are stealing jobs and driving down wages of Canadian workers are untrue. The problem is with provincial laws that allow us to be paid less, and deny us real protection to ask for our rights. The solution is not to get rid of us, it is for all of us to work together to ensure no one is paid less than they need to live, and everyone can demand and win their rights.
Get more information, and get involved at www.no4and4.tumblr.com
Petition update
Sign this petition
3,241 supporters
1,759 needed to reach 5,000]]>
These changes are effectively a mass deportation. These rules will tear apart families, friends and communities across the country. Migrant workers pay tens of thousands of dollars to come to Canada and work at minimum wage jobs to provide an opportunity for their family; so that their children can go to school; and to have a better life. The 4 & 4 rule strips away migrant workers' dignity, forces workers already in precarity into further uncertainty, and imposes discriminatory and arbitrary barriers on how long workers can stay here.
Working in Canada for four years proves that the workers are needed, and that their work is permanent. These friends and community members deserve permanent residence, not deportation. This 4 and 4 rule entrenches a revolving door immigration policy, employers can simply replace current with new workers.
In response, we have joined with groups across Canada to call for status on landing. Join us!
Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-mass-deportation-of-thousands-of-immigrants-on-april-1st
Support the demands:
1. An end to the 4 & 4 rule so migrant workers can continue to work here.
2. Grant migrant workers in Canada permanent residency.
3. Ensure migrant worker access to all social benefits and entitlements
4. Enact legislation to grant permanent residency for all migrants upon arrival.
By Caregivers Action Centre]]>
Members of the Filipino community in Canada bid farewell to newly appointed Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Jordan with concurrent jurisdiction over the Palestine Republic, Her Excellency Junever Mahilum-West.
The Despedida Party held March 21st at the St. Ohrid Macedonian Banquet Hall in Toronto, was hosted by the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF), headed by its' President Romy Rafael and Executive Vice-President Rosemer Enverga, and Ancop (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Canada, headed by its' President Ricky Cuenca. It was attended by more than 200 leaders, members, media and friends of the Filipino community from the Greater Toronto Area, Barrie and other areas in the central Ontario Simcoe County and Montreal in the province of Quebec. Also amongst the well-wishers were Senator Tobias (Jun) Enverga, the first Canadian of Filipino origin appointed to the Senate and Member of Parliament John Carmichael.
Ambassador Mahilum-West served the Filipino community as the Consul General of the Greater Toronto Area, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for the last three years. She is very popular and is well loved by the Filipinos in the jurisdiction she served for the personalized service she provided as a Diplomat.
Proceeds of $3,000 from the farewell event was presented to Ambassador Mahilum-West, which was put towards the construction of a house in her name in Ancop's PCCF Village to be in built in the storm ravaged Tacloban in Leyte.
In her remarks to those present in her send-off, Ambassador Mahilum-West said that, "You make me feel honored, humble and inspired. The best is yet to come for our community here and with your drive, initiative and bayanihan spirit, it will start to happen soon."
Now on its 5th year of existence, PCCF through its' projects, is working towards getting more houses added to the PCCF Village in Tacloban. Construction of one house in the village costs $3,000.
(Fe P. Taduran, PRESS RELEASE)


text:
Felicita Resort - Harrisburg
2201 Fishing Creek Valley Road - Harrisburg1-877-662-6988
Felicita Resort offers romantic Harrisburg accommodation situated in the mountains.
The Spa at Felicita is the place to be for rest and relaxation, offering a mud bath, aromatherapy, body scrubs, hydrotherapy, as well as body treatments, body wraps and massages. This 3-star Harrisburg resort offers a garden. Why not go for a swim as this resort features an outdoor pool, a good way to unwind. Staff can provide tour/ticket assistance.
Planning a meeting? This resort has 4 meeting rooms. The reception desk is open during limited hours of the day.
We show TripAdvisor reviews for new Venere hotels that haven't been reviewed yet
Check Availability at Felicita Resort
Facilities at Felicita Resort
- Massages
- Spa/Wellness Centre
- Hydromassage Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station
- Shuttle service
- Free parking
- Restaurant/Dining
- City tour
- Conference room
- Garden
Know before you go
- This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Check-in: between 3 PM and 9 PM.
Check-out: before 11 AM.
The front desk closes at 5 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. On Thursday the front desk closes at 9 PM, and on Friday and Saturday the front desk closes at 10 PM. There is a night watchman on the property for after hours check-in. If you have any queries please contact the property using the contact details in the booking confirmation.
PolicyExtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Room Details
Reserve your golf accommodation at Felicita Resort, where guest room features include free local calls. Guests can unwind at the end of a long day and enjoy televisions with cable channels. Corporate travelers will benefit from desks during their Harrisburg visit.
Private bathrooms are outfitted with showers. Additional comforts include air conditioning.
Hair dryers can be provided on request.
Accommodation Services
- Air conditioning
- Extra beds
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Hairdryer on request
Distances from Felicita ResortFort Hunter Mansion and Park - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Wildwood Park - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Spring Gate Vineyard - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Dixon University Center - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Dorothea Dix Library and Museum - 11 km / 6.8 mi
National Civil War Museum - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Kohl Memorial Park - 12 km / 7.4 mi
Broad Street Market - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Appalachian Brewing Company - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Holocaust Memorial - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Forum Auditorium - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Pennsylvania State Capitol - 12.9 km / 8 mi
The closest major airports to Felicita Resort are:
Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
The preferred airport for Felicita Resort is Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.).
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Transportation services Felicita Resort
- Shuttle service from and/or to the railway station
- Shuttle service
- Free parking


text:
Book your room at Best Western Metro North
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, BathtubMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, PoolsideMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & MicrowaveMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & MicrowaveMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children)
Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot TubMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Ankeny hotel with an indoor pool
Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is close to Des Moines Area Community College, Otter Creek Golf Course, and Ankeny Art Center. Local attractions also include John Deere Des Moines Works Tours.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Best Western Metro North features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Room Amenities
In addition to premium cable television, guestrooms include beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Best Western Metro North provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
A business center is on site at this 3-star property. This Ankeny hotel also offers an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Best Western Metro North is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 113
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Free breakfast
- Conference space
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Indoor pool
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Ankeny Diner - This diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


text:
Hôtel Posta Vecchia, Bastia
Situated in the heart of Bastia, Hôtel Posta Vecchia is close to Church of St-Jean-Baptiste, Bastia Vieux Port Marina, and Place St-Nicolas. Also nearby are UNA Volta Cultural Center and Romieu Gardens.
Hotel Features.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and an elevator (lift).
The 50 guestrooms at Hôtel Posta Vecchia include air conditioning. Beds have pillowtop mattresses. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access.
It was perfect for us, arriving in Bastia by ferry on a Sunday morning. A short walk to…
This is a clean yet basic hotel with the price being right. Convenient to Corsica Ferries.
Enter dates to check prices
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $63
- Double Room, Sea View
- Comfort Triple Room, 3 Single Beds
- Comfort Double Room
- Economy Double Room
- Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds
- Triple Room, Sea View (top floor)
- Family Room, Sea View
- Comfort Room (family)
- Standard Single Room
- Standard Double Room
Recommended hotels
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 50 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- No parking
Nearby Three Star Bastia hotels
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 45
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Elevator/lift
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Pillowtop mattress
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Free WiFi
Top Bastia hotels
Recently reviewed hotels in Bastia
Hôtel Posta Vecchia, Bastia's small print
Also known as
- Posta Vecchia Northern Corsica
Optional extras
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12 per night
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 9.00 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


text:
125 schools meeting the following criteria: Recording Arts
Search Match:
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Approximate Cost: $13,800.00
Community College of Philadelphia provides an affordable education that prepares you for transfer to a four-year college or university and for your future career. Affordable tuition and opportunities for financial assistance make it easy for you to pursue your goals. With a range of student…
Search Match:
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida
Approximate Cost: $20,907.00
What do the following movies, albums and video games all have in common? Films like The Dark Knight, Wall.E and the Saw series, albums by Kanye West and Amy Winehouse, and games like Guitar Hero: On Tour. They were all developed by teams with Full Sail…
Walden University
Approximate Cost: $10,610.00
For more than 40 years, Walden University, an accredited institution, has helped working professionals reach their educational goals. Walden degree and certificate programs are designed to help students explore current market trends, gain relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the real world, and…
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico
Public University
Approximate Cost: $6,791.00
International Students: 1
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana
Public University
Approximate Cost: $23,036.00
International Students: 81
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Public University
Approximate Cost: $8,478.00
International Students: 0
Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri
Private not-for-profit University
Approximate Cost: $40,413.00
International Students: 205
York College Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit University
Approximate Cost: $27,800.00
International Students: 30
Note: Some of the schools in the InternationalStudent.com School Search database have not reported all of the data we make available. When this is the case, it is indicated by 'N/A' (not applicable).