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Notes from the 2008 Southwest Foodservice Expo: Dry Soda
Dry Soda is a reduced sugar (50 to 75 calories) carbonated soft drink. The inventor, Sharelle Klaus, was not happy with the nonalcoholic options (coffee, tea, soft drinks) available during her pregnancy and set about to develop four flavors (brilliantly I might add) that could be paired with food or enjoyed on their own. Dry Soda is available at Central Market and Whole Foods.
Lavender goes with cheese, pork or roast duck.
Lemongrass goes with Asian dishes, spicy dishes or goat cheese.
Rhubarb goes with beef, comfort foods and burgers.
Kumquat goes with salmon, risotto or oysters.
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KDL Recommends > General Fiction > Florida Fiction
KDL Recommends
Charley's Web: A Novel
Title: Charley's Web: A Novel
Author: Joy Fielding
KDL Description:
The story of an ambitious, single mom journalist whose foray into the mind of a convicted female murderer of children puts her own family in jeopardy.
Amazon Description:
Charley Webb is a beautiful single mother who writes a successful and controversial column for the Palm Beach Post. She's spent years building an emotional wall against scathing critics, snooty neighbors, and her disapproving family. But when she receives a letter from Jill Rohmer, a young woman serving time on death row for the murders of three small children, her boundaries slowly begin to fade. Jill wants Charley to write her biography so that she can share the many hidden truths about the case that failed to surface during her trial. Seeing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Charley begins her journey into the mind of this deeply troubled woman.
Her path takes a twisted turn, however, when the anonymous letters she's recently received from an angry reader evolve into threats, targeting her son and daughter. As Charley races against time to save her family, she begins to understand the value of her seemingly intrusive neighbors, friends, and relatives. As she discovers, this network of flawed but loving people might just be her only hope of getting out alive.

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Two years ago, I wrote about how much I enjoyed the first of the Precious Ramotswe Mysteries, a new series by Alexander McCall-Smith sharing the childhood mysteries featuring Precious Ramotswe, the future Ladies' Detective. I enjoyed the second and third in the series as well. Simple mysteries give the young children reading a chance to feel like detectives themselves, and the limited number of chapters and simple writing give them confidence in their reading abilities.
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo
Rejoice! Deckawoo Drive, home street of the beloved pig Mercy Watson, is now open to stories once again! My son loves Mercy Watson, and every time he rereads the series (he's read them all 5 or 6 times, I think), he asks, "Has this author written any more about Mercy Watson? I want more!"
It is easy to see why. First off, Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books are humorous (they star a pig, of course). In what other stories do beds nearly fall through the floor and pigs go trick or treating? Besides that, the reading level is perfect for beginning readers, those who have just barely graduated out of the easy readers. The books have short sentences, short chapters, and clear dialogue and description. Plus, the Mercy Watson books have been illustrated by the marvelous Chris Van Dusen, which only adds humor and interest to the stories.
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (Tales from Deckawoo Drive Number 1) by Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick Press, August 26, 2014) is the first of a new series of stories relating to Mercy Watson. Although our favorite "porcine wonder" only makes a cameo at the end, the star of the show is Mercy's friend Leroy Ninker, who works at the drive-in theater. (He previously appeared in Mercy Watson #6.)Continue Reading
Raisin Reads: A Few Chapter Books and Picture Books
Now that he's reading a mile-a-minute, it's time to hear from Raisin again!Continue Reading
Classics for Young Kids
Just a few weeks before my second child, a daughter, was born, I stopped at a bookstore with my son and we bought her a book. It was Pride and Prejudice: A Babylit Counting Primer by Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver. In just 10 pages, we visited the story of Pride and Prejudice by learning about some of the important countable nouns in it: FIVE sister, TEN thousand pounds. The pictures are modern, and for this particular "primer" the nouns highlighted are lots of fun. Will a baby "get" the plot of the classic novel? No, but it sure is fun for a mama who loves the book!
New to the classics for babies scene is the Cozy Classics series by Jack and Holman Wang (Simply Read Books, 2012). In a similar way, these books share the plot with the youngest people, but these books do with just one word on each page. It's amazing how they manage to share so much of the story in one word per page! The accompanying pictures are photographs of needle-point felt dolls and scenes. I am not able to sew in anyway so this is very impressive to me too. I read the Pride and Prejudice and the Moby Dick Cosy Classics as digital review copies from the publisher. Does a child need to know "peg leg"? No, but the format is a fun one for the parent who loves the classics!
And then there is a more complete picture book version. I discovered Moby Dick: Chasing the Great White Whale by Eric A. Kimmel and Andrew Glass (Feiwel and Friends, 2012) as a part of the Cybils 2012 fiction picture book judging process. It is a poetic sea shanty retelling of the story of Moby Dick. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I love reading the classics, so I was delighted to see a picture book about a favorite book of mine, although I must admit I was surprised to see Moby Dick, of all classic books, retold in picture book format. The book is so much fun for someone who enjoys Moby Dick. It begins with "Call me Ishmael" and it really does capture the feeling of the book in some respects: the desire to go whaling, the night in the inn with a man with a tattooed head, meeting Captain Ahab, the anticipation of the chase. The illustrations are gorgeous paintings, and one can see the brush strokes in the marvelously rich pages. I really enjoyed seeing the story come to life in the pictures. And yet, there is something odd as a whole about this as a picture book. One of the things I love about Moby Dick is the rich language; so much of my enjoyment of the book depends on the eloquent ponderings of the narrator.
As a whole, the story of Moby Dick is rather gruesome: sailors hunting down a large animal and killing it in a brutal and disgusting way. In the picture book, the language is reduced to a sea shanty rhyme, and the illustrations do the talking. It's a nice introduction to Moby Dick's plot but do young children really need the plot? I also took exception to the "moral" added to the end of the picture book. Herman Melville's creation is certainly not something that ends with a trite moral: it's far more complicated than the plot suggests, and his purposes in writing it (the "moral" if you will) is something to explore in doctoral length dissertations, not picture books. I don't believe it was necessary to sum up the book in such a trite way: I believe it detracts from the whole.
In the end, then, I'm rather conflicted about this picture book: I love it since I love the original, but I wonder as to the necessity of it for children. Do we really want to talk about chasing and killing whales with our young ones? Why not wait until children can experience Melville himself?
Note: I received digital review copies of the Cozy Classics books for review consideration.


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Moon Pies & Art
by doreyl
Images from my years past mostly show up as food or art. Since most of us remember only what we liked best, I guess it makes sense that I'd see Moon Pies and a carton of milk mixed with a Van Gough painting. When I reached fourteen my Dad decided to move us away from the southern Appalachian Mountains down into the Piedmont Belt of Greenville, South Carolina. Times were hard then and the only money I ever saw was my lunch money for school. The Scotch in me didn't want to waste this hand full of change on a hot lunch, so I bought a Moon Pie and a carton of milk and saved my left over money. I sat on a curb outside the cafeteria and looked at beautiful paintings in my art history book as I relished my meager lunch. The memory of dark chocolate coating over marshmallow squeezed between two layers of crunchy yellow cake and an iced cold carton of fresh, creamy milk is as vivid now as it was then. A full course fine dinner would not have tasted better. Maybe it was the art that made the Moon Pie such a delicious memory.
In this spring of 2011 food and art are still creating unforgettable images for me. Living in the woods at Nature's Home Preserve gives me a chance to grow my own fresh food in a garden and paint large art in my yurt studio. Tilling the earth, placing tiny seeds in the freshly turned soil and jumping for joy when the fragile vegetable leaves push their way up to reach the sun are all making new image memories, yet the most rewarding is the taste of the new vegetables. Spring also fills my artist's eye with myriads of vibrant color. Wildflowers cover the ground where there once lay brown leaves and trees become burdened with blossoms. The air swarms with fragrant scents, birds and insects, while the ground moves with newly awakened worms, rodents, lizards, frogs and ground squirrels. Even our koi fish swim on top of the pond water, awakened from their winter hibernation... such rich images.
Overflowing with so many delicious pictures, I make my way to my yurt studio to paint them, so they'll last forever. Using pastel sticks I quickly transfer the colors and feelings of my experiences to roughly finished paper. Pastel dust settles into the grain of the paper and my fingers move the colors around until an image comes forth and balance is achieved. This process could take minutes, hours or days. If the image grabs me, it might make it's way to being painted with acrylics on a much larger scale, even a mural. This gives me as much pleasure as the bite of a Moon Pie did in my fourteen year.Throughout the year 2011, I'll be painting my murals at festivals around performances around the Southeast. A full array of my fine art prints and notecards will be available for purchase as well. Stop by and we can share memories. Also you can visit Nature's Home Preserve and attend one of my "Pastel Painting in the Woods" art workshops. It's the first Saturday of each month from 2pm till 5pm. Call 828-293-2239 or go to doreyart.yurtstudio.com for more information.
To see some of my art click on Photoblog: http://yurtstudio.com/myblog/blog4.php
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Position:Class Teacher for Key Stage 1
School:Girlington Primary School
Position:x2 Fixed Term Teaching Assistants
Contract:Fixed Term
School:Haworth Primary School
ContractMaternity Cover, term time only
SchoolKillinghall Primary School
SalarySalary £11,478 pa - 32.5 hours (point 14) Level 2,
Hours32.5 hours per week
Closing date for applications
16 November 2012
Teaching Assistant Required
Maternity Cover, 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Salary £11,478 pa - 32.5 hours (point 14) Level 2, Scale 3, points 14-17
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our 'outstanding' school.
Do you enjoy working with children?
Are you patient, caring and a good communicator?
Do you want to work with other likeminded people in a forward thinking and inclusive school?
Duties will include:
A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable.
We positively encourage visits to the school. Please contact Kate Murphy at Hays Education on 0113 244 8644 or email: email@example.com or visit www.hays.co.uk/jobs/killinghall for more information.
Closing Date: 3pm, 16 November 2012
Interviews: 4 December 2012
The school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check.
You should note that the Council is in the process of introducing a new pay and grading structure. The existing pay scales will be replaced by pay bands. Although the vast majority of jobs will be unaffected, the existing salary and range of the job quoted above may change. A pay protection policy is in place should the salary reduce.
School Ofsted Report Click here to view online
NameKate Murphy
Tel01274 771166
City of Bradford MDC
Department of Human Resources
1st Floor, Britannia House, Hall Ings
Bradford, BD1 1HX
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EVENT For those crazy about jewellery and accessories, here's a fair deal
The people of Madurai, known for their love of gold, have another reason to rejoice this festive season.
ArtKarat, a designer jewellery brand, is holding an expo-cum-sale of its new collection 'Temple Jewellery'. Inspired by the ancient temples of India, the collection has nearly 600 individual designs.
Each piece echoes intricacy, luxury and refined aesthetics. Says Vikas Gupta, personal relations manager, "Temple jewellery is derived from the ornaments worn by Devadasis. Later, it branched into bridal jewellery. Since gold is getting out of reach these days, there's an increased demand for designer jewellery."
The collection features kundan, pachi, navratna and moti work. Most of the pieces are made on silver base with gold embossing and rudraksh or tulsi beads. The exclusive range of chokers is designed by Asha Kamal Modi, the chief designer of ArtKarat, and crafted by artisans from Dinajpur District of West Bengal. Kailash Singh, master craftsman from Calcutta, says, "Kundan work originates from Rajasthan and involves diamond embellishments on gold. Here, we use white and yellow sapphire on silver. These pieces radiate the same richness as real kundan. It's affordable jewellery that demands similar respect and adoration as gold and diamond."
"This is our first time in Madurai," says Vikas. "The people here are much fascinated by art jewellery. There are more curious and enthusiastic enquiries." All these ornaments are versatile in design, he says, and they can be modified and customized for each buyer. Dangling earrings, chunky chokers, stone-studded kadas, arm-bands and anklets are on display. "One can wear these pieces to parties and marriages," says Melody, a student from France, eyeing a pair of enamel-studded jhumkas. "With minute detailing, they look classy and precious.
The expo also features a range of fusion jewellery that clubs Victorian designs with motifs of gods and goddesses embossed on pendants. "The jewellery looks heavy but is light-weight as it is only gold plated and not solid gold," says Vikas. "There are also varieties that were worn by Bollywood celebrities." ArtKarat's ornaments were featured in Devdas, Monsoon Wedding and Kamasutra. Prices range from Rs.5000 to Rs.1,50,000. Jewellery bought here can be exchanged within one year with 75 per cent cash back. Life-long free post-purchase service is also offered.
The exhibition is on at Urbanspice Gallery, K.K.Nagar till January 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more details, visit www.artkarat.com or call 09560003516


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Lifeguard Master Now Offering an Innovative CPR Pocket Mask That Maximizes Safety and Efficiency
Lifeguard Master is now offering lifeguards everywhere a CPR pocket mask that they can carry with them throughout the day. The mask is the safest on the market as it prevents mouth-to-mouth contact and it offers lifeguards an easy, quick and safe tool when an unexpected emergency occurs.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 30, 2013
Lifeguard Master, a leader of emergency supplies and apparel is now offering an innovative safety kit that care givers can use when an emergency strikes and they need to perform CPR. The new CPR Pocket Mask kit is a great tool for lifeguards, EMT's, and emergency care givers to have with them at all times. This well designed CPR mask fits neatly over a victim's mouth and allows an emergency professional to administer CPR with no physical touch mouth-to-mouth contact. The CPR Pocket Mask is not only allows the care giver to be ready for any water emergency requiring CPR, but it allows them to ensure the utmost safety for the recipient of CPR as well as themselves.
The CPR Pocket Mask itself comes packaged in a simple white case that in addition to the mask includes alcohol wipes, gloves, and a detachable and replaceable one way filter. The gloves and the wipe provide convenience in an emergency. These are provided in the kit for the emergency care giver. The one way valve is an added protection to ensure the safety of the rescue provider. The case is made from hard plastic so the safety provider can keep it with them at all times and never have to worry about damage, cracking or breaking. For a more detailed description and a previous press release on this, please visit: http://prweb.com/releases/PocketMasks/CPRPocketMasks/prweb10678272.htm
Emergency care givers are constantly looking for items that make their jobs easier and that allow them to perform tasks in a faster and more efficient manner. When it comes to CPR masks, they often look for functionality and effectiveness. Most always they prefer a mask that is universal and can fit both children and adults, they want something that has been reviewed and approved by federal agencies and a device that features a strap for security. To view photos and for more information, please visit: http://lifeguardmaster.com/cpr-pocket-face-masks-and-bvms
The CPR Pocket Mask meets all the criteria that modern care givers need in a mask. It's shape has been designed to fit easily on not only on the faces of adults and children, but on infants as well. The mask is also transparent and that's something that emergency care providers really appreciate since they can easily check the victim's mouth for lip color and any secretions. The CPR Pocket Mask has been fully approved by the FDA in the United States, Health Canada in that country and the CE in Europe. Best of all, the mask comes completely packaged and ready to use. To view a previous press release on this mask, please visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/PocketMasks/CPRPocketMasks/prweb10678272.htm
The CPR Pocket Mask is currently available on the Lifeguard Master website and is fully stocked. Delivery typically takes three to five business days. Lifeguard Master has been providing effective and safe emergency supplies and equipment for years. We are one of the leaders in the industry for emergency and life saving gear. For more information regarding these CPR pocket masks, please give us a call, send us an e-mail, or visit our website. Thank you. To view a photo, video and a more detailed description of this mask, please visit: http://www.lifeguardmaster.com/cpr-pocket-face-masks-and-bvms
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Local angle
In Clark County, leaders of higher education are pragmatic about the majority coalition's higher education proposals.
Clark College President Bob Knight said, "I'm cautiously optimistic. I like the idea of tuition being cut and reducing the burden on our students. But we don't have enough details. It's just a bill, not a budget."
Knight said he expected more details in the next few days.
Brenda Alling, spokeswoman for Washington State University Vancouver, said that she "checked with Chancellor (Mel) Netzhammer and our legislative team, and we just don't have enough information on this yet to comment."
— Susan Parrish
OLYMPIA — A group of Washington state senators vowed Tuesday to increase funding for higher education by $300 million but declined to say how they would get the money at a time when lawmakers already are struggling to balance the budget.
Republican Sen. Michael Baumgartner, who developed the plan supported by a GOP-dominated coalition, said it is possible to write a budget that balances state spending while increasing funding for state colleges and universities. He said it will be a matter of prioritizing where government dollars go.
"We're going to make higher education a priority," Baumgartner said.
Lawmakers already face a more than $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year budget cycle and are separately under court order to expand funding for K-12 education.
The senators also propose to require a 3 percent reduction in tuition for in-state students. They say this will help manage the long-term financial concerns in the state's prepaid tuition program.
Margaret Shepherd, director of state relations for the University of Washington, was still waiting for more specific details on the Senate proposal. However, she said the $300 million appears to largely include money already expected to go to the institutions for general growth. She said the proposal adds only about $75 million in new money to the system and that gain is offset by the loss in tuition dollars.
"It will not provide adequate funding for the investments that we need to make in order to provide a high-quality education for our students," Shepherd said.
Washington's university presidents said earlier this year that the schools would freeze tuition for two years if lawmakers would add $225 million in extra funding to the system.
Under the Senate plan, $50 million of the new higher education money would be awarded to schools based on metrics, such as the number of undergraduates in degrees such as science or engineering, the retention rate of first-year students, and the average time it takes to complete an undergraduate degree.
Democrats in the Senate said in a statement they are encouraged that the GOP-leaning majority is embracing increased funding but want to better understand the details of the proposal.


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In our last episode from the great host city of Atlanta, Archispeak discusses the value of attending #aiacon15 as we recap the second day and look forward to day three of the AIA Convention.Read More
Archispeak is a casual conversation about all things architecture, and we invite you to listen in as we talk about everything in the profession, both the good and the bad. Think you already know what architecture is really about? Tune in to find out.
#61 - Day Two #AIACon15
Archispeak looks back on the first full day at the AIA Convention in Atlanta, which included some inspiring and not so inspiring Keynote speeches headlined by former President Bill Clinton. We also discuss the results from the NCARB Task Force and their stand on the use of "intern" plus a look at the Death of the Tweetup.Read More
#60 - Day One #AIACon15
The social media Illuminati gathers in Atlanta to discuss Equity by Design and what we're looking forward to doing on Day One of the AIA Convention in Atlanta. Join Archispeak for as we discuss what we are looking forward to at #AIACon15 Day One.Read More
#59 - Three Architects Walk Into a Bar - Part Two
In part two of a special episode, Archispeak continues the discussion and explores work flexibility, what are the tradeoffs and/or benefits, and how school is not preparing architects to work nine to five. We also consider the process of creativity and how it does not happen on a schedule. Can an architect turn their brain off so it only works during office hours? We wrap up the conversation that happens when three architects walk into a bar.Read More
#58 - Three Architects Walk Into a Bar - Part One
In the first of a two part episode Archispeak begins the discussion with a question about how architects address staffing in an improving economy and expands to include various related topics. In part one we explore what are "normal" business hours, having a strategy for growth verses just reacting to a changing market, plus the challenge of finding staff that "speaks" the same CAD/BIM language. It's what happens when three architects walk into a bar and conversation ensues.Read More
Interruptions and distractions are something that all architects deal with in life, school and the profession. How do we deal with them? In Episode 57 Archispeak… oh, did we forget to mention we will be attending the AIA Convention in Atlanta in May? Wait, what was that again? Oh, yes, distractions caused by co-workers, notifications on our computers and phones make it difficult to stay productive. We provide tips and… oh, and we are also going to be doing daily episodes from the AIA Convention… so listen in as we share some neuroses of some of our coworkers and challenge our audience to do the same.Read More
#56 - The Same But Different
Whether you are a Google or an Apple user you are likely heavily invested in products or services from each company. They both have differing ways each goes about its business and products. In Episode #56 Archispeak discusses how these different approaches to their products and services influence the architecture for their new corporate campuses.
Also, listen for a special announcement concerning Archispeak and the 2015 AIA Convention. No spoilers! You will have to listen to find out.Read More
#55 - This Episode is Rejected
Architects face rejection all the time, from the very first critique all the way through their professional careers. How one deals with that rejection can make a huge difference in their personal and professional lives. In Episode 55, Archispeak explores the different rejections architects encounter, including turning the tables and rejecting potential clients, then provides insider tips on how best to turn those rejections into positives.Read More
#54 - Agent of Change
Sometimes, how we start our architectural careers can ultimately pigeonhole us. Are you tired of the same old routine day after day, week after week, or project after project? Do you feel like you or your employees are in a rut? If so, tune in and listen to Episode 54 of Archispeak as we talk about how to break free of monotony and ways leaders can help their people get unstuck.Read More
#53 - How Did We Get Here
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack…
in another part of the world…
behind the wheel of a large automobile…
in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife…
And you may ask yourself… Well... How did I get here?
In episode 53, Archispeak takes a trip back and explores how we each got into this crazy profession we call architecture.Read More
#52 - Liability
Warning! Archispeak is not a lawyer, we just play one on this podcast. In episode 52, we partner with the prestigious law firm of Dewey, Cheatem & Howe to discuss the dark side of the profession: liability. Every architect or student hoping to become one needs to understand what their liability will be and we start by looking at a California Supreme Court ruling, which opens up architects to decisions made by an owner regardless of the recommendations of the architect.Read More
#51 - Architectural Fight Club
Welcome to Architectural Fight Club. The first rule of Architectural Fight Club is: you do not talk about Architectural Fight Club. The second rule of Architectural Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Architectural Fight Club!
For Episode 51, Archispeak breaks the first rule of Architectural Fight Club and discusses architecture's so-called "crisis of confidence." As more and more mainstream figures in the field are admitting that the profession has lost its way, we ask the question: what, if anything, can architects do?Read More
#50 - 2014 Year in Review
For Episode 50, Archispeak takes a look back on 2014 and examines some of our most commented upon shows. Along the way we discuss office holiday policies and ask our listeners to let us know what their favorite episodes of 2014 was. We also look forward to 2015 with some enthusiasm for what the year may bring.Read More
#49 - Gifts for Architects 2014
Buying a gift for someone is tough. When that person is an architect, it is almost impossible. Just in time for the holidays your friends at Archispeak are here to help with some of our favorite things. Remember, whatever you get, make sure it's in the preferred architectural color - black.Read More
#48 - Brain Drain
There is a crisis coming to the profession of architecture. Over the next 15 years the number of architects aged 55-64 will increase by 47%, while the number of those aged 33-54 will decrease by 6%. In Episode 48 of Archispeak, we discuss if this will become either a great opportunity for those willing to stay in the profession and help remake it, or will it be a catastrophic loss of valuable knowledge?Read More
#47 - Equity by Design
Archispeak is proud to have Rosa Sheng, Architect, Senior Associate with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and AIA SF Board of Directors join us as we touch the "third rail" of the architectural profession and discuss equity in architecture. Rosa shares with us the results from The Missing 32% Project's, Equity by Design 2014 Symposium, her thoughts on women in architecture and where we go from here.Read More
#46 - 98 Percent
According to Frank Gehry: "In this world we are living in, 98 percent of everything that is built and designed today is pure shit." So, where does that leave us, the rest of the worlds architects? In Episode 46 of Archispeak, we discuss Mr. Gehry's comments and whether you agree or disagree, it's good to have these conversations.
We are the 98 Percent!Read More
#45 - Critique and Criticism
It's time to critique the work, but don't take it personally. It's not about you. Episode 45 of Archispeak dives into the delicate process of the do's and don't when it comes to critiquing a project. We discuss the importance of arguing (spoiler: it's good for the project) and that the goal should be for a better project. People often have "good" ideas, and it takes others to make them "great" ideas.Read More
#44 - Preservation Pants
For Episode #44, Archispeak does some followup on several listener calls and comments from prior episodes. We then spend the remainder of the show on another listener suggested topic (see, we do listen so keep calling in) and put on our "Preservation Pants" and tackle the Louis Cherry designed Oakwood Modern Home controversy.Read More
#43 - Value Engineering
Value engineering is a part of the architectural process. Sometimes for the good, but more often to the detriment of our projects. In Episode 43, Archispeak discusses what happens to a "value engineered" project and what we can do to make it less painful. Along the way we ask if value engineering or cost estimating should be taught in architecture school? Join us as we explore a more efficient or cheaper solution to achieve the intent at a more cost effective solution. #archispeakRead More


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Brian Harbach
The SEC Bachstory will be a weekly Southeastern Conference recap posted every Monday morning during the season breaking down all the big events from the previous weekend. In order to eliminate all confusion, the Bach in Bachstory is pronounced like back (Back to the Future, The Empire Strikes Back, Back in Black), you get the picture. This week we look at the quarterback turnover in the SEC, rotating quarterbacks in Columbia again and the Polls.
The Summer That Was
When was the last time the SEC had such a huge amount of turnover at the quarterback position? This year there could/will be new starting quarterbacks at Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Nearly two thirds of the league is starting over at the most important position in the game. The good news is that a lot of the new starters have experience and should hit the ground running with their teams. Teams that should expect limited drop off in production are Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi State. Cameron Newton (AU), John Brantley (UF), Aaron Murray (UGA) and Chris Relf or Tyler Russell (MSU) should be able to handle their offenses with very little depreciation.
Ole Miss is an interesting situation because Nathan Stanley looks like he may start early in the year, but Jeremiah Masoli could be a difference maker once the Rebel schedule warms up. Stanley knows the plays and the system better than a guy who has been practicing with the team for a couple weeks, but Masoli has skills that can't be taught. Masoli is a wild card in the SEC this season. The last three schools could go either way…if South Carolina goes with Garcia instead of Connor Shaw then they will be the same as last year. The Gamecock offense will be inconsistent with Garcia, but it will be better than playing a true freshmen.
Tennessee is looking more and more like Matt Simms' job to lose, but it probably isn't going to matter either way who is the quarterback for the Vols this season, their record will be the same either way. Vanderbilt wants Larry Smith to step up, but Robbie Caldwell will probably end up going with JUCO transfer Jordan Rodgers in the Commodores opener against Northwestern. Larry Smith has been too inconsistent and he hasn't progressed the way that the coaching staff would have liked by now.
The Summer That Wasn't
The big story of the summer has been the Agent situation in South Florida that has involved two SEC programs. Both Alabama and South Carolina are caught in the middle of a problem that we don't know a lot about, but should have some clarification to in the next couple weeks. Alabama DE Marcel Dareus and South Carolina Tight End Weslye Saunders are the two players involved, but nothing of substance has come out since the original story. It would be great if this was the only agent problem this summer but there are accusations that former Florida Gator Maurkice Pouncey was given money after the SEC Championship game but before the Sugar Bowl by a runner.
Add in both Urban Meyer and Nick Saban's fury in the general direction of the men that will be helping their players make as much money as possible in the next couple years. The grandstanding is unnecessary. It would be great if the NFL could help colleges with this situation but it is up to the players to make smart decisions and the compliance department to train the players on what is acceptable.
The Summer That…What the Heck
All summer we were told by the South Carolina coaching staff and the blind or misinformed South Carolina media that Stephen Garcia had been stepping up like never before and he had started working out more while giving up beer. That was news to my inside source, my younger brother Scott Harbach. Scott is a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina, a proud Gamecock fan and he is neither blind nor misinformed as the rest of the media in the state of South Carolina seems to be. His assessment upon seeing Garcia at a local pool this summer was the complete opposite of every report that came out regarding the starting QB. There should have been no surprise when Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier said last week he had not decided on who would be taking the first snaps at quarterback against Southern Miss…at least I was not surprised.
Supporters of South Carolina trump up the "Spurrier being Spurrier" language as he talks about pulling Garcia in favor of true freshmen Connor Shaw but Spurrier isn't Spurrier anymore. There isn't a Doug Johnson starting with Jesse Palmer right behind him, this isn't Danny Wuerffel getting pulled back and forth…this isn't Florida and it isn't the SEC of the 90's. The two quarterback situation only works when a player is coming in for specific plays like a Wildcat QB. Jockeying back and forth between Stephen Garcia and Connor Shaw is only going to hurt the Carolina offense and confuse the team. When Carolina hired Spurrier shuffling quarterbacks was expected but not like this and not with the end results he has been putting up.
The Season That Will Be
Usually in this section is used for highlighting the games for the upcoming week, but since there are no games this weekend it will be used to talk about the favorites and the underdogs in the division races. Like pretty much every other preseason prognosticator, this column feels that Alabama and Florida will be playing in Atlanta this year. Even though they do play in Tuscaloosa on October 2nd, don't necessarily expect a 12-0 vs. 11-1 matchup in the Atlanta. There is a lot of balance in the SEC this year; especially the West but Alabama and Florida have to be the favorites right now.
If there were two teams that deserve an extra hard look at as underdogs in their division Georgia and LSU should be at the top of that list. Georgia is more by default because the East is as down as they have ever been and there really aren't any other options to jump up and overtake Florida. LSU on the other hand is in the middle of a very deep and talented SEC West that could have any of four teams make it to Atlanta, but since only Alabama and LSU play defense…LSU has to have the edge over Arkansas and Auburn. The LSU defense and the potential they have on offense is all they need to be a sleeper in the West, did I mention they get Alabama at home too?
Big Man on Campus (BMOC)
Mark Ingram, Alabama Running Back
It is hard to put anyone else in this spot since Ingram is the returning Heisman Trophy winner and the best player on the defending National Champions. Ingram is an interesting player this season since both first team running back slots were filled by Crimson Tide players. Will he have better numbers with Trent Richardson taking up carries so both of them are fresh? Can he get enough touches, yards and touchdowns to earn a return invite to the Heisman ceremony. All of these questions will be answered this season, but the Ingram story line should be a fun one to watch all year.
Player Now Doing Charlie Work (PNDCW)
As a note to those who do not know what "Charlie-Work" is, do yourself a favor and start watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (the episode called "Dennis and Dee go on Welfare" explains it perfectly). BTW, new season starts September 16th on FX.
Weslye Saunders, South Carolina Tight End
Saunders is having a rough summer, first with the allegations related to a party in Miami that could cause the NCAA to suspend him for a game or more and recently he has been once again suspended by Steve Spurrier for a violation of team rules. That would be Saunders second suspension from the head coach this year and the feeling is that it will be the last time that the HBC has to do it. With his career at South Carolina seemingly over before his senior season, it is sad that we see another player with such potential fall short.
4 Downs with the SEC
First Down – A Different Angle on Masoli
Earlier this summer I made my feelings known about Houston Nutt bringing in Jeremiah Masoli. There is no point rehashing that here, I want to talk about the impact that Masoli could bring to Ole Miss this season. Let me start by saying that Masoli will not be the starter for the season opener against Jacksonville State. Nathan Stanley can probably lead Ole Miss to a 5-0 start with the very easy start to the season Ole Miss has this year, but game five is where things start to get interesting. If Masoli has begun to pick up the offense a couple games into the season and gets some playing time in games that are over by halftime. It is very likely Nutt uses him for the rest of the season.
It works for two reasons, the first being that Masoli is an elite college football player and brings a dimension to the Rebels offense that Stanley does not possess. The second reason this works is because Stanley gets some real game experience as a starter, even starting against two SEC teams (Kentucky and Vanderbilt). That gets Stanley ready to try and take over the team for the 2011 season and gives the Rebels their best chance to win more games in the second half of a very difficult schedule. Just because Masoli has some personal missteps does not take away any of the skills he had on the field. He is a great player, he is a better quarterback than Stanley right now and he will play a significant role for Ole Miss this year. It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out but Houston Nutt did not bring in Jeremiah Masoli only to add depth.
Second Down – Lackluster Out of Conference Slate for the SEC
The past couple years we have been spoiled with what has been big, early season out of conference matchups between but this season seems to be void of the really sexy games that we have seen in past seasons. Sure North Carolina/LSU is a good one in the Chicken Kick-Off Classic, but it has been damaged with all the agent issues. Alabama/Penn State is probably the best OOC game of the season, but no one seems to be talking about it, especially not nationally and the rest of the games are just kind of blah. Auburn/Clemson, LSU/WVU, Georgia/Colorado, Oregon/Tennessee and Arkansas/Texas A&M all look good on paper, but are any of them games that you would consider must see television?
Don't count the rivalry games in this discussion because those are going to happen every year and every rivalry game is huge. I would consider Florida/FSU, Georgia/Georgia Tech and Clemson/South Carolina must see games for any SEC fan. There just isn't an Alabama/Virginia Tech or Georgia/Oklahoma State or LSU/Washington out there this year. Those are three games that I had to watch opening weekend a year ago, this year there are two in the opening two weeks that deserve space on the DVR.
Third Down – The Poll, the One that Matters
Let's talk about the Coaches Poll for a minute, for a long time I felt that the Coaches poll was the less accurate poll because the coaches aren't watching as many games as the AP voters and sometimes the people filling out those polls are just Sports Information Directors. But after thinking about this more my opinion has changed, the coaches should be the ones voting and the votes that matter. Feel free to disagree, but who knows the teams better than the coaches, not just their team but all teams? I think I know college football, but I don't know it as well as USA Today Coaches Poll Voter Nick Saban. We should want the people deciding national champions to be the professionals who know the teams, not the professionals who write about them.
This is not a knock against the credibility of the AP Poll, but one item that has been a hot button item this week has been Boise State. Yes, this is an SEC column but Boise State is actually a pretty important topic to the SEC this year. The AP poll has Boise ranked third; the Coaches poll has them fifth. The AP poll has a writer who voted (Joe Giglio, Raleigh NC) Boise State as the best team in the country, the Coaches Poll did not have anyone do that and the Coaches Poll includes Boise State Head Coach Chris Peterson. With all the excitement behind Boise State, I challenge any AP voter to name two Boise State players that are not quarterback Kellen Moore without looking at a roster. The bottom line is that because the Coaches are the ones voting and the Coaches Poll is the one that matters…the SEC will always be ok. Which bring us to the Fourth Down...
Fourth Down – The Often Beaten SEC Champion
Coming full circle in regards to the Polls, Alabama was the first SEC National Champion to go unbeaten since Tennessee did it in 1998. Four other BCS National Champions from the SEC have won the title with one or more losses and of course everyone knows about Auburn going unbeaten in 2004 getting nothing. Earlier this year I felt that a 1-Loss SEC champion would get jumped by Boise, I don't believe that is the case any longer. If the SEC Champ has two losses, I don't think SEC Champs gets a shot but a 1-Loss SEC team would jump over Boise State because the Coaches are the ones doing the voting and the writers are not.
Whine and complain all you want for the little guy, but the coaches just simply aren't going to put a team that plays their last nine games against New Mexico State, Toledo, San Jose St, Louisiana Tech, Hawaii, Idaho, Fresno State, Nevada and Utah State in the top two of the Coaches Poll. They especially won't do it if a team like Florida loses at Alabama week 5 and wins out against LSU, Mississippi State, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Appalachian St, Florida State and the SEC West Champ. Which coach is going to vote Boise over Florida? Not a one. Which writer is going to vote Boise over Florida? More than none will.
Any time you give voters a chance to dissect the totality of a team's schedule it gets ugly. Remember 2004 when Auburn, Oklahoma and USC were all unbeaten and the reason to leave Auburn out was because they played the Citadel out of conference. Writers were saying because Auburn played a weak out of conference schedule they should be left out. Well, the same thing will happen with Boise State. Give voters a chance to review their body of work and bad things are going to happen. The SEC is in great shape for fifth straight BCS title as long as the Champion has only 1-loss and there is only one other BCS unbeaten team.
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Old injury that my grunt days didn't help. I twisted it and wiggled it and it appeared to go back in, full range of movement, can't stand on leg.
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I can spend $1000 on MRI's and then another $6000 on a rec....or I can buy a pair of Asterix knee braces and just harden the fuck up.
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Ahh....the Army....14yrs of service and all I have are memories....and 2 fucked knees, an ankle that appears to be made of rubber, a back that is sometimes straight, a chin full of scars from Mr. Fifty, and some pox between my toes that hasnt gone away in the 12 yrs since. :)
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Raspberry Mousse
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Raspberry Mousse is served as dessert across the globe. Raspberry Mousse gets its taste from raspberry jelly and eggs mixed in evaporated milk. I had tasted this Raspberry Mousse, and it is simply wow.
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Drain the fruit and measure the juice.
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Dissolve the jelly in this thoroughly and when cool add the cold milk and the whipped evaporated milk, lastly fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
Pour into a rinsed mould and when firm turn out and decorate with the raspberries if wished.
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This was a last minute sorta thing. The original idea was to go with my parents on Saturday since they have not gone since 1996. Yet, since they figured many of my friends would be there for the unofficial Harry Potter Day, they just let me go instead (and save the family trip for another day). I didn't go in any ties, I only wanted to see friends that I don't get to see all that often. ^^
Nemo Subs: Target in sight.
We went hella early to catch the Nemo subs. I don't think I ever went at park opening. Thank goodness my brother is a CM. We had good company with us, so the wait was not all that bad.
Random pics of my 6/16/07 crew!
And here's me.
Raver Day was also a happenin'
To celebrate the spirit of the Unofficial Harry Potter Day, Anneke had this tradition she picked up at another Harry Potter meet up. It's like passing notes and passing them on to the next person.
I renamed this ball to the unofficial Katamari of Disneyland. (if you've played Katamari Damancy, you know what I mean)
Okay, I didn't say I would really show my HP spirit, but Anneke gave me a Death Eater mark.
Favorite attraction of all time.
There's something wrong with this sign.
As a seamstress, I'd like to make something like this.
If any of you are familliar with the Blog Like It's the End of the World (in short, post on your blog like there's a zombie uprising going on), this is a renactment shot from my blog entry in which I get held hostage at Disneyland.
I really like this shot.
What happened to the water?
HP Group Shot
Pirate Island in sight.
I was chatting with some CMs, and agreed that this friend of mine would be the ideal pirate king of the Castro (San Francisco).
That's where I left her...
Death Eaters!
View from the Disney Gallery.
San Francisco. Home sweet home! (hehe...SFSU grad here!)
Free grub!
Snakes on a Train. I learned his name is Johnny Cochran.
I like to drop kick ewoks.


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The 'King of Clay' can't be dethroned so soon. It will be virtually impossible for Novak Djokovic to stop the marauding Rafael Nadal from clinching his fifth straight — ninth overall — French Open title on Sunday.
Nadal is going through the final stretch of his golden period. Planet 'X' was exalted in his first house of personal glory from 2008 to 2011. It was immediately followed by Saturn, again exalted in his first house from 2011 to 2014. These patches of good fortune have helped him attain legendary status. He has 13 Grand Slam titles already. And don't forget he staged a fabulous comeback from a career-threatening injury.
The Spaniard's horoscope is distinctly superior to the Serb's. There's no doubt that Djokovic will win accumulate fewer wins and crowns than Nadal. As of now, Saturn is not favourably placed for Djokovic and it may well be a case of 'so near, yet so far' for him. Most importantly, his partnership with the great Boris Becker, who himself is going through a rough patch of Saturn transition, will work against him.
In other words, Djokovic will have to wait to become the eighth man to win all four majors. Who knows, he could never even realise that dream. In the meanwhile, Nadal is truly set to become the greatest claycourter in history.


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Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao called on President Pranab Mukherjee here on Thursday evening when he highlighted his party's objections to the A. P. Reorganisation Bill giving special powers to the Governor to ensure security of the people living in the common capital.
In a ten-page memorandum, Mr. Rao said several State subjects were sought to be taken away from the legitimate purview of the proposed Telangana State by this provision which made the decision of the Governor final though he was expected to consult the Council of Ministers. Any government that had no control over law and order machinery in its capital area would lose respect in the eyes of public.
Mr. Rao, who was accompanied by a large delegation of party leaders to Rashtrapati Nilayam, pointed out that there was no need for a board for Godavari river management as proposed by the Bill as there were no water disputes in the basin.
The issue was whether projects constructed illegally, especially in Krishna basin, were to be legitimised.
In the matter of debt and other liabilities, Mr. Rao said the concerns of Telangana could not be adequately presented in the context of integrated State before the Thirteenth Finance Commission which had already come here.
The commission must pay a visit to the Telangana State after its formation as its recommendations would have far-reaching implications on its finances. Mr. Rao also sought modifications to the provisions on division of government employees as it was proposed that they would work as per their choice.
But, a large number of Andhra employees were presently working in Telangana violating various rules.Pensioners
The pensioners should also be divided between the two States on the basis of their nativity as they should not be a burden on Telangana treasury. He requested Mr. Mukherjee to facilitate formation of a separate and exclusive High Court for Telangana by deleting certain sections of the Bill.
The existing power corporations in the State should also be dissolved and the new ones constituted by the Centre for successor States. It was an essential part of any State Reorganisation Bill.
Keywords: TRS, Chandrasekhar Rao, AP Reorganisation Bill, Telangana, Andhra politics


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The preconception tort is essentially any tortious conduct occurring prior to a child's conception that results in harm to the child. This type of claim, which has been recognized in California since 1982, can cover all types of prenatal injuries, including injuries resulting from receiving damaged genes from a parent. While traditionally only allowed in very narrow circumstances, or, as one court found, where a "defendant's conduct was inextricably related to the inevitable future pregnancy," the Sixth District of the California Court of Appeal recently employed a broader balancing test in holding that an employer does not owe a legal duty of care to the subsequently conceived child of an employee. (See Waleed Elsheref, et al, v. Applied Materials, Inc. (1/27/14) App.Ct of CA, Sixth Dist., H038333.)
In Elsheref, the plaintiffs, the wife and infant son of the employee, sued the employer, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMI), alleging various negligence and strict liability claims based upon the "preconception" tort. AMI is a manufacturer of semiconductors and other advanced electronics. The plaintiffs alleged that the father's exposure to mercury and other chemicals he worked with as part of the manufacturing process caused his son to be born with multiple birth defects. The subsequent appeal arose from the trial court's dismissal of the plaintiffs' claims after finding that AMI had no duty to the plaintiffs as a matter of law.
On appeal, AMI contended that California has a bright-line rule limiting the duty in preconception claims to providers of service or products directly related to conception or pregnancy, e.g., medical service providers or manufacturers of products related to pregnancy and conception. The appellate court rejected this contention, concluding that duty is to be determined on a case-by-case basis through the application of the so-called "Rowland factors" test. Under this test, the court is asked to balance multiple factors, including the foreseeability of the harm, the closeness of connection between the defendant's conduct and the injury, and public policy considerations, such as preventing future harm and the extent of the burden to defendants.
Ultimately, the appellate court found that the public policy factors weighed against imposing a duty upon AMI. The court also rejected the plaintiffs' contention that AMI's provision of medical services to its employee -- medical monitoring and other workplace-safety compliance-type services mandated by OSHA -- was a special relationship that could give rise to a duty to the plaintiffs.
The Elsheref decision did not completely eliminate the plaintiffs' claims, as the court also concluded that duty was not an essential element to the son's causes of action based on strict product liability. The issue of whether the plaintiff was injured by any product manufactured or distributed by AMI, rather than from the manufacturing process itself, will be determined on remand.
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- TravellerMel
- Reviews: 771
LeConte Lodge: LeConte Lodge - the only lodge within the GSMNP
LeConte Lodge is the only hotel/lodging located within the actual boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at the summit of Mt. LeConte, and is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United States. The only way to get to it is to hike via one of the five trails leading to the summit - ALL of which are strenuous and difficult, ranging from 5 miles to 8 miles each way. Reservations are required and the lodge books out a year in advance (the calendar opens on October 1 for reservations the following year).
Once you arrive, you will be shown to your lodging - we stayed in 1 room of the 3-room lodge (they also have 2-room lodges and cabins). The cabins are very rustic - there is no electricity, you have a kerosene lantern in the room for light, and a propane heater for heat. The rooms are small, and furnished with a queen-sized bunk bed, a small desk and chair, and a bucket & basin for taking a "bird bath". Any food you bring must be kept in the office in the containers provided - NO food is allowed in the rooms (I am told this is to protect from bears, but more to protect from the small critters who will eat through your backpack to get to the food). Whatever trash you pack in you must pack out with you.
They have a potable water pump, and actual flush toilets for the overnight guests.
Dinner is at 5:45 pm in the chow hall, and is served family style all you can eat. After that hike up the mountain, you WILL be hungry! After dinner, we hiked another .2 miles up to cliff tops to watch the sunset - beautiful! Breakfast is at 8:30 am, with early coffee served in the office at 7 am. The office is open all night (unmanned) and has many board games, books, and even a guitar for entertainment.
- jmpncsu
- Reviews: 369
Elkmont Campground: Between Gatlinburg and Cades Cove
Elkmont Campground is located between Gatlinburg and Cades Cove on the Tennessee side of the park. As these are some of the busiest parts of the park, Elkmont provides an opportunity to be near both attractions while being slightly less crowded. The campground is in a beautiful setting with Little River running through it. Elkmont is also the largest campground with more than 200 sites, most of which can be reserved and about 20 first-come first-served. Amenities at the campground include tent pads, fire pits, flush toilets, cold running water, and bear-proof dumpsters. There are no showers or electrical hookups at this campground or any within the park, however. Remember that this is bear territory, so dispose of all trash properly and keep all food and similar items safely locked in the car. The rangers strictly enforce these rules. There is also a small store on site that sells ice, snack food, basic camping supplies, and firewood.
The best amenity of this campground, however, is its central location. Close to Gatlinburg, Sugarlands, Newfound Gap Road, and Cades Cove, yet far enough away to forget about the traffic and crowds.
- jmpncsu
- Reviews: 369
Cataloochee Group Campsite: Beautiful Campground in Cataloochee Valley
There are three group campsites at Cataloochee, each which camp accommodate up to 25 people. Since the three sites are very close together, we rented all three for our annual fall foliage trip and there was plenty of room for about 60 of us. The group sites have limited amenities - vault toilets (fairly nice and clean for vault toilets), tent pads (all tents must be on the pads), picnic tables, bear-proof garbage containers, and fire rings. There is no potable water, but there is a creek nearby to filter water or its a short drive to the individual campsites to get water. But the site is in a great location, nestled in Cataloochee Valley, just up the road from Palmer House. This area is home to elk and they're pretty common around the area, especially in the fall during mating season. Sometimes you can hear the elk bugling in the evenings. And since its possible to book all three sites, you can have a pretty large group altogether.
The location in Cataloochee Valley, near many historic old buildings and the elk. Also, having three group campsites together, it can accommodate a large group size. And its far enough away from anything that there's no need to worry about being reasonably noisy if you book all three sites.
- jmpncsu
- Reviews: 369
Cosby Campground: Cosby Campground
Cosby Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located on the northwest side of the park on the Tennessee side. There is a group campsite and over 150 individual campsites. A few of the sites takes reservations, but most are first-come first-served. Amenities include parking for 2 vehicles, a good size tent pad, fire ring, picnic table, restrooms with flush toilets and cold running water, and bear-proof dumpsters. The area is bear habitat, so all waste must be disposed of in the dumpsters and food must be kept in a closed car. The rangers strictly enforce this rule. You should also put anything else that might smell like food - deodorant, toothpaste, medicine, etc. - into your car. There are a couple trails that can be accessed from near the campground - the Low Gap Trail that leads to the Appalachian Trail, the Lower Mount Cammerer Trail, and the Gabes Mountain Trail that leads to Hen Wallow Falls. Just outside the campground is easy access to Cosby and Hartford, Tennessee. There are a limited number of gas stations and restaurants in the area as well as some attractions like whitewater and zip-lining.
Good location with easy access to areas near Galinburg, TN.
- Basaic
- Reviews: 8666
Various: Lodging in and Near the Park
I do not think there is any lodging available inside the park, but there are a variety of accommodations available in nearby towns. I stayed one night at an average Super 8 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and a very nice but a little expensive Comfort Inn in Cherokee, North Carolina.
- jmpncsu
- Reviews: 369
Big Creek Campground: Big Creek Campground
Big Creek campground is one of several campgrounds within the park. It is conveniently located just a few minutes off I-40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line. There is a group campsite, individual campsites, and horse camp. The campsite has indoor bathrooms with flush toilets and running water. Someone got bit by a bear the previous weekend so rangers were onsite with a bear trap and tranquilizer guns, although we never saw the bear while we were there. The camp hosts and rangers were friendly and helpful.
The campground has easy access to some nice trails. The Big Creek Trail leading to Midnight Hole and Mouse Creek Falls runs through the campsite as well as the Baxter Creek Trail leading to Mount Sterling and the Chestnut Branch Trail leading to the Appalachian Trail and Mount Cammerer.
- Toughluck
- Reviews: 1758
Big Meadows campground: Central to the park
Heintooga Camp - Arriving at Campground (1959). The campgrounds are all modern, unless you hike into the backcountry.
- richiecdisc
- Reviews: 5956
LeConte Lodge: home, home on the range
Lots of the national parks have rustic old inns with huge stone fireplaces but how many of them have as their only in park accommodation wooden cabins accessible only by foot? Well, the LeConte Lodge fits that bill as the only non-camping facilities in the park. I unfortunately have never stayed here though every time I've seen it I say to myself "next time..."
Well, first off the fact that you have to walk a minimum of 5.5 miles to get there and that is the steepest of the five trails that will bring you there-The Alum Cave Trail. Once there you are in for a rustic but homey treat. The cabins feature kerosene lamps rather than electricity and outhouses rather than en-suite baths. Meals are served family style in the main cabin where a hearty fire will keep the chill off on those misty mountain nights.
Cabins are $93 per person per night but that includes breakfast and dinner.
- bigorange1103
- Reviews: 41
Smokemont Campground: campgrounds
This campground is located on the NC side of the park off US 441. It boasts 140 sites and is located at 2200 feet in elevation. I stayed at this site in April and was in love!!! It was our first time ever to camp. The sites are located along a river and there are many trails to hike on. One trail takes you to a old ampitheater and church. It is open year round and prices range from $14-17.
Nice trails and large pads with fire rings and grills.
- bigorange1103
- Reviews: 41
Leconte Lodge: The only lodge in the park
Although I have not had the pleasure of staying at this lodge, I highly recommend it!!! It is only accessible by trail, about a 5mi hike. It has small cabins with no electricity. There are restrooms and they serve you dinner and breakfast. It is located on the top of Mt Leconte and has spectacular views!!! For reservations check link below.
The best views in town!!! Reservations are hard to come by. Try at least a year in advance!!!
- Rickman77
- Reviews: 56
The backcountry shelters stay booked up year round. Make sure you make reservations one month in advance to be safe. No less than two weeks in advance.
- Stephen-KarenConn
- Reviews: 2608
LeConte Lodge: On Top of Old Smoky
Karen is so wonderful. She actually got more of a kick out of staying in this rustic 10x10 cabin at LeConte Lodge than when we are at a Marriott or Hilton - and I did too. As we were being shown to our cabin by the friendly staff, a whitetail doe poked her head from behind the building and her two frisky spotted fawns ran out and frolicked in the sunshine.
Our cabin, # 9, was furnished with a straightback chair, a small table, an oil lamp, a propane heater, and a double bunk bed. Air conditioning isn't necessary since the highest temperature ever recorded on top of Mt. LeConte was in the high 70s. We were provided a galvanized bucket and a basin for sponge baths. The flush toilets were about 150 yards away.
Once when we were out for an afternoon hike we left a window open and a red squirrel entered, unzipped our backpack, and helped himself to some peanuts. We caught him in the act upon our return. At night the stars were brighter than we had ever known them to be, and the lights of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge could be seen a verticle mile below. The only sounds were the wind in the spruce and fir trees, and the creatures of the night. We didn't miss television at all.
- Stephen-KarenConn
- Reviews: 2608
LeConte Lodge: A Rustic Mountaintop Hideaway
This is the only hotel or inn actually within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it predates the establishment of the National Park in 1930. The only way to reach it is by a strenuous hike along one of five trails, the shortest being a grueling 5.5 miles.
LeConte Lodge is not a single structure but a cluster of small rustic buildings which can accomodate up to 50 guests. There is an office with a central lounge area, a dining hall, small rough hewn cabins, and larger group sleeping lodges. The lodge is open from late-March through mid-November.
Reservations for the next season can be made beginning October 1. We were lucky to get a spot on a July weekend by dialing repeatedly beginning at 9 a.m. on Oct. 1 of the year before. Weekends are usually booked solid within a matter of days, and it may be impossible to find any availability at all after a few weeks, unless there is a cancellation. Obviously, this place has a VERY high demand. Many people who visit once are hooked and return year after year. On our recent stay at LeConte Lodge we met others who were returning for their 25th annual visit.
Once or twice each season a helicopter airlifts heavy supplies such as propane tanks and building materials to the site. For regular supplies of fresh food and linens a llama pack train makes the trek to the lodge on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the season, weather permitting.
There is no electricity. Lighting is by oil lamp. There are unisex flush toilets, and running water is available from a central pump. Hot water may be obtained from a spigot on the outside wall of the kitchen. All guests are provided with a galvanized bucket and a basin.
A hearty dinner and breakfast are included in the price of your stay. For those who remain more than one day, lunch is also provided and can be taken either in the dining room or the very helpful staff will provide a box lunch for those who want to carry it with them on a day-hike. Free coffee and/or hot chocolate is available throughout the day.
Both mornings we were at LeConte Lodge, we got up early and treked the .9 mile to Myrtle Point for the sunrise, then in the evening made the .2 mile hike to The Cliffs for the sunset. Views from both points had us gasping in awe.
- Stephen-KarenConn
- Reviews: 2608
Backcountry Camping Shelters
Several backcountry camping shelters may be found along major trails throughout the Smokies. A free permit is required to use them and may be obtained at ranger stations and visitor centers within the Park. Reservations may be made by calling the number listed below.
These spacious shelters provide space to spread up to 14 sleeping bags on a double-deck sleeping platform. There is also a covered area in front with wooden benches and tables. Camping in the shelters can be a fun experience and an opportunity to meet fellow backpackers.
In addition to the shelters, there are 14 designated backcountry tenting areas, each with a place to tie up your provisions away from the bears. These also require a free permit, which keeps any of them from being overcrowded.
All of the shelters and designated tenting areas are located near a natural spring as a source for clean drinking water. The shelters do not have restroom facilities. Many of them have chain-link fences across the front which are to be closed at night to keep out unwanted wildlife - especially bears.
- soundsgoodtome
- Reviews: 99
Mile High Campground: Camping
The best way to experience the Smokies is camping there at least a couple nights. My favorite campground is actually right outside the park. Mile High Campground is a privately owned campground just yards away from the park's border. It is located on Heintooga Ridge Road in North Carolina, right off of Blue Ridge Parkway. Just a few miles up the road is the park's Balsam Mountain campground and picnic area, which has plenty of hiking trails nearby.
Mile High Campground is better than Balsam Mountain Campground because it has electricity and hot water showers (power lines don't run that far up the mountain). Mile High is also a great place to camp because of its remoteness and it views. The owners have cleared out just enough plants and trees to make the roads, campsites, and to give spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Most of the campsites here are right on the edge of the mountain. The campsites are only $12 per night, just like the campsites inside the park.
Mile High also has a few cabins for only $26 per night. These are very primitive cabins that only offer walls and a ceiling to keep you dry. If you don't like sleeping with bugs, however, you are better off in a tent that can completely zip up. We only stayed in a cabin here once because our tent began to leak in a heavy downpour, and it was a welcome relief from the rain. The bathrooms are also very nice for a campground. Overall, Mile High is one of the best campgrounds I've ever been to anywhere!
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