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There are 2 private high schools located in Oregon that offer Wrestling as an interscholastic sport.
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PortlandDe La Salle North Catholic High School
7528 N. Fenwick
Portland, OR 97217
(503)285-9385(Roman Catholic)320 students | Gr. 9-12
CorvallisSantiam Christian School
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541)745-5524(Christian)632 students | Gr. PK-12
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Heart disease is the number one killer in America, but in most cases, it's preventable. UPMC and the American Heart Association are partnering to raise awareness about the risks of heart disease and encourage those at risk to get screened.
You can get screened by:
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.The fish house is now out and we are fishing!!!!!!!!!!the fish house is included at no extra charge with the cabin rental.
The cabin is located 5 miles North of Garrison, Minnesota. It is tucked in off the dirt road and is 15 feet from the lake, while on the front deck it appears to be over the water. The lake is about 660 acres. It is a deep spring fed lake that is very clean. it has good numbers of Large mouth bass, Crappies, Walleyes, and some very nice sized Northern Pike. We have a charcoal grill and a fire pit for evening bon fires. There is a public boat landing at the other end of the lake and a dock for the kids to fish off, and to tie your boat if you want to bring one along. We furnish a 14' Lund fishing boat a canoe, and a paddle boat for your enjoyment. . There is a public landing for Mille Lac Lake 2 1/2 miles from the cabin. During ice fishing season, we have a heated, four hole, ice fishing house for you to use at no extra charge. We are located 20 miles from Brainerd 20 miles from Aitkin 15 miles from the casino for a evening of fun and a great buffet dinner. Thanks for considering us.
Keywords: Lake Cabin
All the amenities you need for a perfect lake vacation. Dale was so pleasant to deal with. We'll be back again and again!
A beautiful cabin in a beautiful location right on the water. All the amenities of home including heat, AC, two fireplaces and very pet friendly. We had an amazing time and will go back when we are able.
Our rental experience was great with Dale and Michelle at this cabin. Everything was provided. Firewood, charcoal grill (and charcoal) dishes, towels, linens, bug spray, etc, etc. The row boat and paddle boat were fun to have as well. Dale was extremely communicative in email, and we had no questions leading up to and during our stay. We have 6 year old twins and they had a great time too. The only thing we missed, which was good to know ahead of time in other reviews, was there was no swimming right off the dock as it was too weedy and no sand bottom. But we just went out about 100 feet from the cabin on our boat and swam there with no issues. Also we did find a sand shore right by the boat lauch whcih the kids found very fun. We had great luck fishing from the dock and in the lake. I would definately recommend staying here and probably will stay here again.
We had a very nice stay in this beautiful cabin. There was gray ice on the lake, but we still enoyed the views from the large picture windows. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen has a good assortment of cooking accessories, the only thing I couldn't find that I needed was a 9X13 cake pan. We would certainly stay there again!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The cabin was very nice and you couldn't deal with anyone more responsive, accomodating and caring. It was very handy also to have a fish house included. The cabin has a beautiful view and has all the amenities a person needs. Only wished there was a king bed.
This is a beautiful cabin with nice floors, an excellent fireplace, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, and Cable! The location is easy to find and close to town for supplies. I didn't use the lake for anything but there is an excellent view out of the living room window.
I would recommend that the heavy sleepers stay in the basement and the light sleepers upstairs since the heater and water heater in the lower level are quite loud. The deposit check was returned quickly, but was cashed when the cabin was booked--I would have expected the owner to keep a credit card on file or something like that, so make sure you have enough in your bank accounts to cover having your deposit withdrawn until after your stay. This was just a minor inconvenience for me and over all was a great stay. I would definitely return,
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May 1 2015 - Sep 7 2015
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Sep 8 2015 - Oct 31 2015
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|The 200.00 damage/cleaning deposit which will also hold your reservation for you, is due with the reservation. The first 1/2 of the rental fee is due sixty days prior to going into the cabin, and the second 1/2 is due thirty days prior to going into the cabin. Your 200.00 deposit will be refunded completely within two weeks of you leaving, simply leave the cabin clean and without any damage.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Elizabeth M. Eckert, formerly of Ragersville, will celebrate her 102nd birthday on Feb. 28. Elizabeth was the sixth of eight children born to John and Phoebe Regula Emig. She married Howard Eckert on Nov. 21, 1931. He died in August of 1987.
Elizabeth's children are Ron and Mary Eckert, Judy and Darrl Maurer of Sugarcreek, Bob and Sally Eckert of Ragersville and Doris and Al Amicone of Dover. She has 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
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Iran strikes back
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New counter terrorism talks planned
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Attacks on American computer infrastructure
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Panetta pushes for improved relations with China
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Boko Haram dealt a blow
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Panetta Headed for Far East
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FAST Marine deployed to Libya
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Al Qaida leader eulogized
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U.S. personnel headed to Syria
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Afghan Soldiers kicked out
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OCZ Vertex 460 240GB SSD Review
The Vertex 460 is OCZs answer to the likes of Samsungs EVO, Crucials M500 and Kingstons own HyperX 3K lineup. This means it is being parachuted into an overly crowded segment so positioning will be the only thing to differentiate it from the countless alternatives. With that being said, the 460 isnt an extreme performance drive by any stretch of the imagination but it does target those who want excellent bandwidth and good capacity without spending a fortune. Basically, this is an everyones SSD with aspirations of offering more than the competition.
The last few months have been a rollercoaster ride for OCZ. What looked like complete insolvency and the possible death of a storied brand name became a success story as industry heavyweight Toshiba swooped in to right the sinking ship. This has led to a rapid transformation at a corporate level but it has also resurrected everyones confidence in OCZ, their drives and, most importantly, their ongoing support for anyone who purchased their drives.
In order to rebuild confidence in the minds of enthusiasts, OCZ is coming out of their purchase swinging in a big way. Their Vertex 460 will come in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB forms with prices of $99, $189 and $359 respectively, all of which include $55 of free extras in the form of Acronis cloning software and a 3.5 adapter bracket. This represents a very aggressive pricing strategy for whats included and with the whole affair being backed up by OCZs 3 year warranty and excellent customer service, the value quotient is certainly high.
In many ways the Vertex 460 can be considered an evolutionary product which continues where the 450 series left off and further blurs the line between mainstream and enthusiast grade SSDs. Like the enthusiast orientated Vector 150 this new drive makes use of sixteen ultra-high performance Toshiba 19nm Toggle Mode NAND ICs instead of the ONFi 2 20nm NAND found inside the mainstream - but now EOL'ed - Vertex 450.
OCZ has also equipped the 460 with about 12% of over-provisioning instead of the Vertex 450s 7%. This will provide a more stable, long term performing envelope with substantially less degradation over time. Meanwhile, the Barefoot 3 M10 controller has been carried forward from its predecessor and presides over things here instead of the higher end M00.
Before we get too far into this review, there is something that should be mentioned. Any OCZ SSD currently in use by consumers now has modified warranty terms. If you own a Revo (non-Hybrid), Vertex or Vector series your warranty is still good and has not changed. However, any Agility series drives warranty now expires on Jan 22, 2015. The Apex, Core, Hybrid, Petrol, Onyx and all the rest of the old OCZ drives fare much worse since their warranties died along with the independent version of OCZ. Thats a sad bit of news but with Toshiba now backstopping the operation, this situation shouldnt repeat itself.
In order to hit a more reasonable price point, there are a number of differentiators between the enthusiast-grade Vector and OCZs newest Vertex 460 series. Weve already mentioned the controller change (which accounts for some slight read / write reductions) but the main reason why folks will look closely at the Vector is its better endurance rating. The 460 goes through less factor testing and doesnt feature the Vectors low-level firmware tweaks so it is only rated for 20GB/day for three years (21.9TB) versus its siblings 50GB/day over 5 years (91.25 TB). Naturally, this trickles down into a shorter warranty for the Vertex-branded SSD but its highly doubtful any gamer, mainstream user or even content creator will get anywhere close to 21.9TB of read / write data over the course of three years.
Like the Vertex 450 and Vector 150, PCZ has equipped their 460 series with an ultra-durable full metal chassis with a 7mm form factor. This is one area weve been concerned about lately as many of OCZs competitors have transitioned to less expensive plastic enclosures.
As a side benefit, the 7mm height will allow the Vertex 460 to fit inside Ultrabooks and other slim and light mobile devices without any issues. Unfortunately, OCZ has opted to forego the 2.5mm adapter bracket which many other companies include free of charge, though there is the aforementioned 2.5 to 3.5 adapter for those installing it into a standard PC chassis.
As with its Vertex 450 predecessor, OCZ has opted for the more power efficient M10 variant of the Barefoot 3 controller rather than the M00 which graces their Vector lineup. This controller runs at 352MHz instead of 397MHz but otherwise, both are essentially the same other than the firmware being used.
The Vertex 460 240GB makes use of two 256GB DDR3-1333 Micron RAM modules for onboard cache but has room for an additional ram IC that is only populated in the larger capacities. This is the same layout which is used in the Vector 240GB.
The Barefoot 3 M10 has proven to be a highly effective controller which capable of extremely stable, long term performance, even when parried to ONFi NAND. Considering this new Vertex 460 uses some of the best NAND IC's available, we fully expect a noticeable performance boost over the 450 which should hearken back to the 'MaxIOPS edition' days.
The Vertex 460 240GB has its work cut out for it. With Toshiba as their benefactor, OCZ may no longer be considered a pariah but theyve got a lot to prove. At first glance these new SSDs are well positioned to take over a chunk of the mainstream performance bracket but in such a competitive product space, do they have what it takes to stand out?
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David Neiwert discusses eliminationist right wing rhetoric, domestic violence impacts minors, and the health care reform debate enters its baroque phase.
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Jon Stewart fights zombie abstinence-only
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Domestic violence and children
Domestic violence and teenagers
John Derbyshire versus a century's progress
On this episode of Reality Cast, I'll be interviewing David
Neiwert about the growing problem of eliminationist rhetoric on the right and
what that has to do with terrorism. Also, sex continues to confuse the issue of
health care reform, and domestic violence and its impact on minors.
Current TV's Info Mania is having so much luck with Target
Women that they've added another segment that's similar, called "That's Gay",
with host Bryan Safi. Luckily,
it's just as funny and works just as well.
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You can find it on Current TV or on iTunes.
At this point, I might as well just admit that until health
care reform passes, I'm probably going to have enough material to do a segment
a week on it. The crazy is just
that out of control. Indeed, I
can't wait for immigration reform, because that's going to be off the hook in
terms of the crazy. But alas,
there's not much a hook between our issues and immigration reform, so I won't
be able to cover that as much. Or
will there? It seems that
conservatives are willing to inject sex and abortion into any legislative
effort they disapprove of, if they think there's a chance of stalling or
destroying it.
This week, a number of Blue Dog Democrats joined up with
Republicans to use sex to confuse the issue of health care reform, and distract
people with sex hysteria from pushing for legislation to improve their health
care access. For instance, two
Democrats on the finance committee joined up with Republicans to amend the
health care reform bill to reinstate funding for abstinence-only programs. Jon Stewart took them on for supporting
an ineffective, unpopular program.
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care 1 *
Spending money to encourage teenagers not to use
contraception so they'll get more STDs and have more unintended pregnancies
seems like the single stupidest idea ever for reducing health care costs. STDs and unintended pregnancies cost a
lot of money, you know. And if the
pregnant girls decide to have the babies, it will cost a whole lot of money,
since childbirth doesn't come cheap in this country. To make it all worse, anti-choice members of Congress from
both sides of the aisle are trying their damnedest to make sure that women
can't get coverage for abortion, even if they want it.
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care 2 *
Of course, the people taking a stand on this are either that
misinformed or they're grand-standing on abortion because they object to health
care reform and see this as a way to stall it. Or they sincerely want to use health care reform as an
excuse to reduce pre-existing coverage for abortion women already have. Because they're playing this like it's
going to mean that the government will be paying for abortion. It's not. All they're doing is telling insurance companies that
already cover abortion that they can continue to do so. The proposed anti-abortion amendments
would force insurance companies who already cover abortion to quit doing
so. Anti-choicers pushing this use
misleading language about "government-defined" health insurance, but under most
proposed bills, that basically includes all insurance. All insurance companies would be in the
health care exchange, and therefore all insurance companies would have to stop
covering abortion.
But the dishonesty inherent to claims about
government-funded abortions and abstinence-only pales in comparison to the sort
of stuff coming from the far right, who is in a full-blown paranoid panic over
health care reform. Recently, I
noted in a column that the far right was peddling conspiracy theories about how
health care reform would install abortion clinics in high schools so girls
could get abortions between classes.
This isn't a conspiracy theory that we should poo-pooh, because lookie
here, Representative Michelle Bachmann is spouting it from the floor of the House.
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I love how she calls it a "sex clinic", which implies that
you actually have sex on the premises.
But it's great, because it's yet more evidence that "abortion" is less
about fetal life for conservatives, and more a scare word that they use to
indicate that young women are having sex and they don't have the power to stop
them. Stopping young women from
having sex outside of wingnut control is priority number one, it seems, and
Rep. Bachmann is willing to overtly state that.
But obviously, there won't be abortion clinics in schools or
school field trips to get abortion.
In some states, young women can get abortions without telling their
parents, sure, and it should be all.
That's because no matter what the right wingers would have you believe,
this should not be a country where we use our laws to make it easier for
abusive parents to beat their daughters senseless for having the gall to go
through puberty. But tying this
issue to health care reform is ridiculous, since no bill that's been written
even touches it.
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interview *
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for this
segment on domestic violence, I'm going to focus on young people, children and
teenagers. When we think of
domestic violence, we tend to think of full grown men and women, but children
can be victimized by it in a number of ways. Public News Service did a report on the way that witnessing
domestic violence at home can have profound effects on children.
- domestic
violence 1 *
Turpin links the witnessing of domestic violence to a number
of bad outcomes, particularly if the children don't get help. Outcomes such as drug abuse, chronic
unemployment, and sadly, repeating the cycle and abusing their own
partners. And while there's help
out there, there is also a tendency to treat victims with children and those
children as one unit. Part of
that, I think, is a resource issue.
There's not enough beds and counselors to go around for victims of
domestic violence, and so having a focused effort on children is a
problem. Nonetheless, Children's
Defense Fund Ohio called for exactly that kind of intervention.
- domestic
violence 2 *
I see that kind of intervention as an investment in the
future. Taking kids who have
serious problems and helping them become productive adults pays back huge
The other way that domestic violence affects young people
that's getting more attention is through their own encounters with it while
dating. I think, for a lot of us,
believing that teenagers get into battering situations is a hard pill to
swallow, but unfortunately it's true.
There's also preliminary research to indicate that domestic violence may
play a hand in teen pregnancy, as girls who are abused may have partners who
interfere with contraception.
NPR did a report on attempts to reduce dating violence in
the high school years.
- domestic
violence 3 *
The growing concerns over dating violence amongst teenagers
have been dealt with by these programs, and the one that NPR covers sounds like
they're taking the right approach.
They're not just detailing out the warning signs of abuse, such as being
with a partner who tries to control your movements and lays guilt trips on you
when you want to hang out with your friends or family. They're also out to define what a
healthy relationship means, and what it should look like.
- domestic
violence 4 *
Sadly, they interview a young man who claims he's never seen
such a relationship, and he frets that they're expecting perfection. That's the kind of thinking that creates
the baseline of dysfunction that makes it easier to accept domestic
violence. Not that I disbelieve
him. I think way too many people have too low of standards, and it creates a
sea of dysfunction.
And now for the Wisdom of Wingnuts, I'm saying it but I'm
not edition. John Derbyshire wrote
the case against female suffrage in his new book. Now, he's backing off and claiming he didn't actually make a
case against female suffrage.
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I have been using an i5-Intel PC, coupled by a Virginmedia router ( Netgear on the back) to an older XP. This has been working fine, using emails and websites etc. Now the XP tells me that I have no connection. I have , of course, gone through all of the "settings" list that were originally set, but I still get the no connection message. The XP has an adapter ( d-Link), and in Devices Manager, seems Ok. Do you think the adapter is faulty even though it is shown as OK? I have even gone back to last Friday's Restore Point to no avail. So, does anyone have any idea why it is not connecting? My main PC ( the i5-Intel ) DOES connect OK. geedad
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I appreciate that the Windows 7 is connecting fine but have you tried nothing more simple than pulling the power supply from the router for 30 seconds? This has worked for me in the past.
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I had dropped connections via virgins superhub,phoned them up and we reset the suberhub to channel 11 and download speed to 145Mbts,all works fine now,give virgin a ring on 150,i'm on vista 64 and 20Mbts ,hope this helps.
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Targ Rybnym
"Gdansk hostel is in the Targ Rybnym area of Gdansk, at the river bend and near the old town. The walk from the trains is about 10 minutes. It is right on the river in a quaint cottage-style house. Internet use and laundry (with dryers) are included in the price, as are bikes and kayaks which is pretty amazing. The living room is big with lots of comfortable sofas and chairs to relax on. Tea and coffee are also available all day. There...
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Pepperland Hostel
"… best view! Facilities and more… Showers are shared and they're on the first floor along with the toilets. Smoking isn't allowed inside, but there's plenty of space outside where you can enjoy a smoke. There is a small kitchenette available for the guests to make tea, coffee, and small meals. It IS small so don't expect to prepare feasts! Breakfast is not yet included, but it will once we get our act together. We're 'toddler' of a...
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Old Town Hostel Gdansk
"Bad location, good breakfast - The name "old town" make us think that the hostel is in the "old town," but not exactly. The hostel is "near" the old town. You have to walk 10 minutes to get the old town. Nevertheless this is not a bad hostel. It's clean, big rooms and has an impressive breakfast. There are two bathroom, one with shower (you can close the entire bathroom) and a separate showers room. The kitchen has everything you need."...
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Mini Hostel
"… area in the heart of Gdansk, 8 mins from forest and 15 mins by bus from beach, 5 mins by train from Old Town, 15 mins from Sopot.Price includes: bedding, coffee, tea, internet, every day cleaning, actual info about cultural events and parties, help with sightseeing planning - additionally we can organize cheap car transport for you or planned out of town trips with English, German, French, Spanish speaking guide. If you need...
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Hostel Zappio
"Hostel Zappio is a fun, youthful hostel located right in the very heart of old town Gdansk, a minute's walk from the Motlawa River. The Location The atmosphere of this upbeat hostel complements its location -- a lively, if noisy, laid back hostel which is ideal for the budget backpacker looking for a party (this hostel is not for those seeking a peaceful, quiet stay, and the walls are very thin). The location is excellent, nestled...
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Happy Seven Hostel
"Leave your shoes at the door (literally!) of Happy Seven Hostel ... welcome home. This hostel is what all other hostels should be like -- friendly, relaxed, and comfortable. The Location If you are arriving from Gdańsk Głowny Train Station or Bus Station (located in the same area), then the hostel is only a fifteen-minute walk from here. The directions provided by the hostel are very precise and accurate. The hostel itself is located...
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Grand Hostel Gdansk
"… interiors and the spirit of the historic building creates unforgettable atmosphere. You can rent a bike, use our well-equipped kitchen, chill on our super-comfortable fatty-chairs, play some Nintendo Wii games or watch TV. Or maybe you want to try kitesurfing or wakeboarding? The possibilities are endless. We offer everything that you will need during your stay! We are offering different types of accomodation. Private rooms with...
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Mamas & Papas Hostel
"… stay. We offer rooms from 2-bedded to 6-bedded ones, wholly equipped common room and kitchens, and incredible garden. We travel a lot and sleep in hostels, so we know exactly what you might need.our hostel is located near the beautiful Orunski Park, not far from the Old Town. Please note We have a 48 hours cancellation policy-late cancellations and no shows will be charged for the first night stay Check In Time:...
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La Guitarra Hostel Gdansk
"… and things to do - just ask us! - Free internet access, Wi-Fi (except special price* offers) - Big common room with DVD player and cable TV with massive sofa for chilling out - Fully equipped Guest Kitchen - Big fridge for all kind of drinks - Linen included in price - Towels - 5 PLN - 24 hour Reception - no curfews or lockouts - Credit cards accepted - Laundry facilities (small charge) - Hairdryer for hire- 5 PLN/h...
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Hostel Universus
"… rooms. *free internet access and wi-fi!!! *free coffee and tea all day!!! *free linen!!! *free luggage store!!! *free safe!!! *free maps and guides!!! *laundry service *hairdryer, iron and ironing board *equipped modern kitchen *friendly and helpful staff ***no school groups Please note: Check in: 14.00 Check out: 11.00 Payment methods on arrival: credit cards, debit cards and cash. Our reception is open till...
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Midtown Hostel Gdansk
"Great and clean accommodation, nice staff and great location. - I stayed at the Midtown Hostel for four nights with my girlfriend in the double 2 room. The location is great, an easy 5 minute walk from the train/bus station and 5 minutes walking to the old harbour and main streets. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they can give you a lot of tips what to do and see in Gdansk and how to get there. The accommodation was very clean, never...
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3city Hostel
"Good hostel - 3city is in a good location, it is a nice hostel. Cleaning was a bit of an issue with the bathroom and kitchen." … "… Mary's Church. Tasty breakfasts are included in the price of accomodation. Guests have at their disposal: - 24h reception with torist information (maps, leaflets etc.) - left-luggage place - possibility of paying with credit cards - a living room with a huge TV and comfortable sofas, as well as...
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Riverside Hostel
"… ps3 console, some computers, internet Wi-Fi, board games, books. All round the clock there is a well-equipped kitchenette where you can cook or just make yourself a nice coffee and tea. Start your day with delicious breakfast and hot drink from the coffee maker to build up strength for wandering around Gdańsk - perhaps in a kayak or by bike. A friendly staff awaits you 24h at the reception, capable of answering all your questions,...
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"Good stay - A very good rapport between price and quality: for only 10€/day we got a twin room. The place was quite clean, and even if the hostel's guys wasn't so good in english, they tried to help us. There is free wifi." … "… bright, with wooden furniture. Each bed has a locker, where guests can store their belongings. In the fully equipped kitchen which is available round the clock hostel guests can prepare meals and...
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Baltic Downtown Hostel
"… our chic yet inexpensive downtown Gdansk hostel provides wonderful value, in a colorful setting. We have many interesting guests from all around the world staying with us creating a really international atmosphere. The hostel is cosy and comfortable making our guests feel like at home while staying with us. As the place is not too big all tourists have a chance to get to know each other. For our guests we have rooms for : 2,3,4,...
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Hostel Cycle On
"… free to use Wi-Fi Internet and enjoy our common room with TV. Right next to it is a fully equipped kitchenette where you can have a free breakfast, tea or coffee. We also provide bicycles to rent for our guests. Our staff is 24 h a day at the reception ready to help you. There are also maps and guides available for you. Please note: Cancellation Policy: 3 days before the arrival Failure to cancel within this time will result in...
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Stay inn hostel Gdansk
"A good choice - This hostel is brand new and very nice -- comfortable beds and common room, helpful staff, free breakfast and Internet. It's in the old town with a lot of restaurants and bars in the neighborhood, so it can get a bit noisy at night, but the location is very convenient for most of the things you'd want to do. The only suggestion I have is that they should add a self-service laundry room -- it is pretty much impossible to find a...
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Olive Hostel Gdansk
"… kitchen , - common room with TV , darts , board games , cards and books , - garden with barbecue area , and a hammock to relax, - bike rental . Please Note: Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check in from 14:00 to 23:00 . Check out before 11:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast not...
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5 Point Hostel
"… located in the very same building. There, you can have a cup of delicious coffee during the day, and a refreshing pint at night. With fine music and welcoming atmosphere, the party never ends quickly. Please note reception hours (8:00 - 16:00). If you plan to arrive outside these hours must inform us in advance. Please Note: Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be...
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World Hostel
"… located in the centre of Gdańsk. It is situated at a distance of 1 km from Długi Targ Street and at 500 metres from the "Solidarity" Gdańsk Shipyard Museum. In the hostel there is free Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Modern private rooms and multi-person rooms comprise a bathroom with a bathtub or a shower. In each room there is also a locked cabinet and LED TV. The room windows overlook the city and the river. At the guests'...
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Blue Hostel Gdansk
"… of our Hostel is not only perfect localization, giving easy access to the most popular place to sightseeing, but also a cozy atmosphere of a small side street, giving a rest from the hubbub of the city. We are based in the fully renewed tenement from the beginning of twenty century, which will let you feel the vibe of inter-war Gdansk. All rooms are renewed and adjusted for comfort of our guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in all...
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Hostel Rakieta
ul. Meissnera 1
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Muffin Hostel
Krzywoustego 8 St., Gdańsk
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Muffin Hostel
Krzywoustego 8
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Baltic Hostel
"We would never have found Baltic Hostel without the friendly assistance of people on the street. The owner's directions are horrible! We walked around with our heavy backpack for more than one hour on a sweltering hot day, asking directions from people who sort of knew where the hostel was. Finally, one man, without me having asked him, led me right to the crosswalk and showed me the path. According to the directions on the website, you...
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Hostel Wolna Chata
"… and leafy place with great history. You will find beautiful Oliwski Park just around the corner with monumental Cathedral. You can also visit ZOO or climb to the viewpoint with a stunning view on the sea. If You want to get to the beach from Hostel Wolna Chata it will take only 25 minutes walk. Hostel Wolna Chata is situated only 4 minutes walk from the train station Gdansk Oliwa were all long distance and local trains stop. All...
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Kogut czy Kura Hostel
"Not another old town hostel (though, well connected with it). ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 minutes walk from beach, very good connection with Old Town, nearness of Sopot - polish melting-pot of cafes, bars and clubs. Proximity of Ergo Arena, the multi-purpose indoor arena with variation of events. Beginning from sports, through circus shows to great concerts. Well connected with PGE Arena - official EURO...
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Sound Hostel
"… Hostel also has a sauna which can be used by anyone for a small charge. Please note: Cancellation policy: 48h advance notice Payment upon arrival by cash or credit card Check in from 14.00 Check out before 11.00 Taxes included Breakfast not included We are located in five floor building and we do not have elevator. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year. We do organize breakfast on special order. Our...
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"… parking. JustHostel is located very conveniently 10 minutes of driving distance (by car) from the central railway station in Gdansk and 10 minutes of driving distance from the Stogi beach. From our Hostel it will take you about 25 minutes walk to reach the main attractions of the Old Town, such as the Long Market, the Crane, the Green Gate, the Artus Court or the famous Neptunes Fountain. In the city centre you can also visit...
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Hostel City Center
"Hostel City Center is located just 7 minutes walk from the Old Town, 20 minute walk or 7 minutes by tram 3,8,9 from the main railway station and 20 minutes by tram No. 8 from the wide, sandy and least populated beach in Gdansk 'Stogi Beach '. Therefore, the tram, going the other way 40 minutes drive from the most popular beach in Gdansk to Jelitkowo, whence comes a 15 minute walk to the pier in Sopot." … "… an interesting local...
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Dom Harcerza
"I spent a few nights here with some friends last year. The hostel's main advantages are its low prices and its location – it's almost directly in the center of medieval Gdansk. It's only a 50-meter walk from the front door to the "Dluga," Gdansk's main tourist street. The bathrooms and showers are located centrally on each floor, offering about the same comfort and cleanliness as in other hostels. The hostel also offers rooms with indoor...
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Dizzy Daisy Hostel Gdansk #2
"I stayed here in August 2004 and I would only recommend staying here if you have to. The whole setup is really temporary and the place was jammed so you could barely use the computer. The housing is in Polish University dorms, which leave a lot to be desired. The place is not particularly clean, and you have to request toilet paper from the front desk and bring your own to the bathroom. The staff is only marginally friendly, and there are...
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Hostel Wysepka
"Hostel Wysepka is located in the center of Gdansk - Wrzeszcz district. We offer affordable accommodation in 2 -, 4 - and 6-bedded rooms on the first floor of the building.Accesss to a common fully equipped kitchen, separate bathrooms for men and women, and wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) are provided. Please note: Cancellation policy: 1 dayWe accept cash and Credit Card payments upon arrival.Check in: from 14:00Check out: 12:00Breakfast is not...
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Hostel Gdańsk Sun & Sea
"… TV, internet wifi. Great location and unusual conditions in other places is one of the features that provide tremendous popularity enjoyed by our hostel. Gdańsk has a lot to offer for tourists looking for holiday makers as well as for people who are on business trips and more. In the hostel there are two rooms with a double bed. No matter which group you represent, you should visit our hostel. Gdańsk will make you eagerly waiting...
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100Ten Hostel
"… room-mates. A friendly, relaxed atmosphere and competitive prices, will make your stay at 100TEN hostel remembered for long. Every morning we offer you a delicious breakfast included in the price of the room and our staff will be at Your service 24hrs a day! We are up to date with all the exhibitions, fairs, theaters and cinemas as well as entertainment and sports events in the Tri-City! We will advise you what to visit, where to...
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d'Art Hostel
"… the tenement house. The esthetics of our interiors, perfect location in the downtown makes that even the most demanding customers are satisfied. Round-the-clock monitoring increases the stay safety d'ART HOSTEL offers the following:*6 rooms (2, 3 and 6 persons) can be joined,*TV in hostel* bedclothes and towels includedCommon 2 bathrooms and showers * free Internet access (Wi-Fi)*laundering and ironing optionfully equipped kitchen...
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Aaale! Hostel
"We invite you to brand new hostel in the heart of the Old Town Gdansk! Stunning location our place is just 200 m from the main square and best clubs,bars,restaurants in the city. We offer 9 rooms, some of them with bathrooms and others with common baths. In every room there is internet,tv,eating set,comfy beds with fresh linen, all rooms are refurbished recently.On top of this you can relax in our common room, use guest kitchen and fridges....
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Hostel Gdansk
"10/10 - I've been to a couple of hostels before, but this was the best so far. This was an excellent place. Not only is it close to town, about 2 minutes walk, but also the place itself is cozy, familiar and you feel at home. The rooms are big, very clean and I must say that my boyfriend has trouble sleeping, but in those beds he slept like a child! Also, the guy who owns the place is a real sweetheart that will help you with whatever you...
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Vanila Studio
"… walking distance to most of the city's tourist attractions. We offer extremely good value accommodation by providing comfortable, fully furnished room with double folding sofa bed, flat screen LCD television, air-conditioning, modern bathroom and fully equipped kitchenette fitted with microwave oven, electric cook top and refrigerator. **PLEASE NOTE ** Check-in: 15.00 Check-out: 12.00 Payment upon arrival by cash...
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Zacisze Apartamenty
"… Church. We have three two-storey apartments with a similar high standard. Each has a bathroom with shower, sink and toilet, open kitchen connected with living room, in which there are two large sofa beds for up to 2 people with TV and dining table for arranging the common meals. From the lounge you can go to a quiet, closed two-person room. The stairs will lead to another level, after which you enter into an open room with 2...
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Panamanian Party Bus
Friday, Nov. 2, 2007
Panama City, Panama
Learn more about Panama in International Living Postcards –your daily escape.
A steamy Panama City night and it's mayhem. I'm soaked in rum and seco (a sugar-cane spirit). Oozing beer, the sandals are beyond redemption. And my hair reeks of some smoky substance that definitely isn't Marlboro Red.
Thirty or so sweaty bodies are crushed onto the bus's side benches or hanging from ropes and shiny poles. Shrieks and whoops erupt as we hurtle around a corner and yet more alcohol sloshes out of plastic cups. The music (from a three-piece band) is blaring loud enough to wake the dead.
I never expected to say this about Panama (see last year's postcards below), but I'm having serious fun. Right at this moment, I can't think of a better way to spend Friday night than lurching around town on a converted U.S. school bus. A Party Bus. Especially when you're dancing with a multicultural assortment of fit young guys.
Yes, it demands stamina. (Well, it does when you're my age…and this manic ride is set to last three hours.) But my favorite motto is "No Surrender." And, being English, the genes simply don't allow me to spurn any alcohol-fueled good time.
Acting the shameless hussy, I've been dancing/lurching with Panamanians, Americans, and a Swede. But who the hot-bodied guy wearing the woolly hat is, I don't know. Heaven help me, but this Panamanian Rasta Man is making hip-thrusting gestures in my direction again. Seems that rest for the wicked isn't an option.
A high booze tolerance and a strong bladder are essential when riding a Chiva Parrandera. Panama's infamous Party Buses have an open rum-and-seco bar on board. Also expect flashing lights, live musicians, and the disco thump. (If my school bus had been like this, I'd never have left.)
Bar-hopping is part of the experience. We stop at a couple of places on Amador Causeway. I can't remember if it's the bar called Play with the back garden pool, but it makes a great foot-spa. Plus it's a chance to visit a restroom and sink more beer. The 120 cans in our carry-on cooler vanished long ago.
You can join a public Chiva Parrandera for around $25 per person or opt for private hire. That's what a gang of us from IL did at the Ultimate Event. Hiring an entire bus generally ranges from $540 to $600 for three hours. It includes a hostess, the band, one or two bartenders, and unlimited rum and seco while on board. You should be able to cram in 40 people.
Ours was arranged through tour operator Inside Panama. Another option is www.rumbabuspanama.com. Alternatively, ask your hotel concierge.
Collection and drop-off is from most major hotels. Well, that's unless the party continues and your more reckless amigos drag you off to investigate the clubbing scene. Have these degenerates forgotten I've got an 8.40 a.m. presentation?
Steenie Harvey
Roving Europe Editor (on loan to Panama City), International Living
P.S. Yes, I did get down to the conference room in time–clean, sweet-smelling, and entirely sober. Four hours sleep is plenty.
Editor's Note: In fact, Steenie's presentation was one of the highlights of The Ultimate Event II. But don't take our word for it–we recorded every presentation given by the 90 assembled experts in Panama City. They covered every possible aspect of living overseas. After you've heard their briefings, there's nothing to stop you from making your dream of an international lifestyle come true. Plus, you can listen to them at your leisure…skip around to the presentations that interest you most, take notes… And, more importantly, you can listen to them as many times as you like, so you don't miss a thing. We call it the Ultimate Event II Review Kit, and as well as the presentation recordings, it includes copies of the hand-outs, PowerPoint, and visual presentations that attendees received at The Ultimate Event II. And you get the 200 pages of information we give to each attendee when they sign in for the conference. Conference attendees paid up to $1,995 each to get this life-changing information…but you can get everything for just $499. Find out more here.
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– Find the quickest route to enjoying the good life in Panama
Related events:
– Steenie will speak at the Global Business Opportunities Workshop, Nov. 12-24, 2007, in Denver, Colo. She'll talk about the writer's life and give you a prescription for getting started as a travel writer. Plus, she'll share her insights about the best opportunities in the world for health care workers, IT professionals, import-export entrepreneurs, and more…