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I feel that we are on the eve of a new era, when there is to be great harmony between the Federal and Confederate. I cannot stay to be a living witness to the correctness of this prophecy; but I feel it within me that it is to be so. The universally kind feeling expressed for me at a time when it was supposed that each day would prove my last, seemed to me the beginning of the answer to "Let us have peace."
Ulysses S. Grant, written just before his death
Something for the weekend. Quotations from Ulysses S. Grant to the Beatles song In My Life. A follow up to my post on Robert E. Lee, the Beatles and the Internet. Another demonstration of what a wild and wacky place the internet truly is!
Few men in American history have gone from complete obscurity to being a central figure in the life of the nation faster than Ulysses Simpson Grant. Known as Sam Grant by his West Point friends, his first two initials making Sam an inevitable nickname, Grant had an unerring ability to fail at everything he put his hand to, except for war, his marriage and his last gallant race against the Grim Reaper, as he was dying of cancer, to finish his memoirs and provide financially for his wife and children. Most great figures in our history have known success more than failure. Not so Sam Grant. He would encounter humiliating defeats throughout his life, from beginning to end.
At the beginning of the Civil War, he was a clerk, barely able to support his family. Seemingly a dull plodder, but possessed of iron determination and an uncanny ability to never let the trees obscure the forest; happily married and a firm believer in God, but subject to bouts of depression when he would grasp for the bottle; the shabby little man who, incredibly, ended up winning the greatest war in American history.
His men didn't hold him in awe as Lee's men did Lee; Grant was far too common and prosaic a figure for that. However, they did respect him, as this section of Stephen Vincent Benet's epic poem on the Civil War, John Brown's Body, indicates:
And, after that, the chunky man from the West,
Stranger to you, not one of the men you loved
As you loved McClellan, a rider with a hard bit,
Takes you and uses you as you could be used,
Wasting you grimly but breaking the hurdle down.
You are never to worship him as you did McClellan,
But at the last you can trust him. He slaughters you
But he sees that you are fed. After sullen Cold Harbor
They call him a butcher and want him out of the saddle,
But you have had other butchers who did not win
And this man wins in the end.
You see him standing,
Reading a map, unperturbed, under heavy fire.
You do not cheer him as the recruits might cheer
But you say "Ulysses doesn't scare worth a darn.
Ulysses is all right. He can finish the job."
And at last your long lines go past in the Grand Review
And your legend and his begins and are mixed forever
One private in the Army of the Potomac summed up what Grant meant to them: "At long last, the boss had come." After Grant died his veterans purchased his excellent Personal Memoirs in droves, making it one of the best sellers of the Nineteenth Century and ensuring the financial security of Grant's family. His veterans helped their "boss" win his last battle.
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I have never made the time to look at them extensively or, even, carefully, but Grant's memoirs have reputed, among critics and college academics (stuck with teaching ill-prepared and indifferent undergraduates to distinguish between "its" and "it's" and "there" and "their" (and, even, "they're" and imparting the trick of assembling complete sentences into a coherent paragraph) to be if not the pinnacle of, then among the very finest prose writing in American letters.
So–he was good at two things.


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Title: Reestablishment of an Estuarine Marsh and Waterway after Causeway Removal
Focus Categories: WL, WQL, HYDROL
Keywords: Marshes, Ecosystems, Estuaries, Fish Ecology, Water Quality Monitoring,Geochemistry, Sedimentation, Model Studies
Duration: From April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2001
Federal Funds:
Direct: $23,021 Indirect: $0 Total: $23,021
Non-Federal Funds Pledged:
Direct: $34,066 Indirect: $12,100 Total: $46,166
Principal Investigators:
Mary Carla Curran
Dept. of Marine Science
Univ. of South Carolina at Beaufort
801 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Randall E. Cross
Dept. of Biology
Univ. of South Carolina at Beaufort
801 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 22902
Earl J. Hayter
Civil Engineering Dept.
Clemson University
310 Lowry Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
Congressional District: Second, South Carolina
Critical Regional Water Problems
The U.S. Geological Survey has identified Aquatic and Environmental Protection as one of its research priorities. Specifically, this priority area states research needs in this area include studies of wetlands, swamps and marshes, fish and other biota, and the quality of life. The goal of the proposed study is within this research priority area.
The goal of the proposed project is to study the ecological and geomorphological effects caused by the reduction in length of dirt causeways (accompanying bridge replacement) over a tidal waterway (Cowan Creek) and marsh in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Specific objectives to accomplish the stated goal include: 1) studying the effects of the bridge/causeway changes on tidal- and wind-induced circulation through Cowan Creek and the resulting geomorphological changes in the creek and adjacent tidal marshes; 2) evaluating the change in the nektonic community in the creek and tidal marshes in terms of species composition, density, and size distributions; 3) determining whether the percentage of parasitized grass shrimp changes after the changes to the causeways; 4) monitoring the benthic meiofaunal community in the area by collecting sediment cores; and 5) monitoring several surface water quality parameters to allow an assessment of changes associated with the altered hydraulics in Cowan Creek.
Based on previous research, the following changes are predicted to occur in Cowan Creek and the adjacent marshes after completion of the new bridge: 1) increases in water flow and sediment transport rates; 2) change in sediment composition; 3) change in marsh geomorphology and size (i.e., surface area); 4) change in habitat utilization by nekton; and 5) change in various water quality parameters. It is also anticipated that the increase in bridge deck elevation and length, and the potential increase in water depth under the bridge will make this creek a viable transportation route between Port Royal and St. Helena Sounds, thus restoring it to its historic importance. These changes would also enhance recreational usage and enable fisherman to catch the species known to exist there at present (Curran, unpub. data). Some of this work will be directly comparable to the extensive survey conducted in a similar habitat in northern South Carolina (Ogburn et al. 1988). Our study will result in a better understanding of how causeways alter flow in tidal creeks and the concomitant change in sediment transport, water quality, sediment composition of marsh habitat, and nekton utilization of estuarine habitats.
Nature, Scope, and Objectives of the Research
Beaufort County, which consists almost entirely of low-lying barrier islands, is one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With the increase in human population and concomitant coastal development, roads are being widened, new bridges are being constructed, and existing bridges are being replaced. In particular, the Route 21 bridge over Cowan Creek, near Beaufort, South Carolina is going to be replaced within the next two years. Construction of bridges over wide inland waterways, such as Cowan Creek, have historically involved the construction of dirt causeways (i.e., elongated highway embankments) to reduce the length, and therefore the cost of the bridge.
Causeways have been shown to reduce the circulation through waterways in that they act as restrictions to flow, and thus greatly decrease the hydraulic efficiency of the waterway (Lee et al. 1994). The reduced flow often results in the deposition of sediments and organic detritus, which, over time, leads to the formation of marshes. For example, the tidal marshes adjacent to Cowan Creek are approximately 2,000 ft wide. Historic French and English nautical charts (circa 1780) show that the width of the waterway has been reduced from 2,000 ft to its present day width of approximately 80 ft. This proposal raises an interesting philosophical argument. Is the restoration of this estuary to its historical state desirable, if this indeed does occur, if it will most likely result in the reduction of marsh habitat and perhaps alter the community of organisms that utilize the marsh and adjacent estuarine habitat?
Cowan Creek is a tidal waterway that connects St. Helena Sound and the Beaufort River. The mean tidal range at the Route 21 bridge is 7.1 ft, whereas the spring tidal range varies from 9.5 to 11 ft. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is initiating work that will eventually reduce the lengths of the two dirt embankments across Cowan Creek by 425 percent and replace the existing 120 ft bridge with a new 510 ft bridge. Our proposed study will document the changes in the flow regime, tidal marsh geomorphology, utilization of marsh habitat by nekton, and water quality that will occur with the replacement of the existing bridge over Cowan Creek. This study would be unique because it would address the impact of the removal (not addition) of a man-made structure (i.e., dirt causeways). We predict that the following changes will occur in Cowan Creek and the adjacent marshes after completion of the bridge replacement: 1) an increase in water flow and sediment transport rates; 2) a change in sediment composition; 3) a change in marsh geomorphology and size (i.e., surface area); 4) a change in habitat utilization by nekton; and 5) a change in various water quality parameters. It is also anticipated that the increase in bridge deck elevation and potential increase in water depth will make this creek a viable transportation route between Port Royal and St. Helena Sounds, thus restoring it to its historic importance. These changes would also enhance recreational usage and enable fisherman to catch the species known to exist there at present (Curran, in prep.). Some of this work will be directly comparable to the extensive survey conducted in a similar habitat in northern South Carolina (Ogburn et al. 1988).
Our request to continue this research this summer is crucial because work on bridge replacement is scheduled to be completed in 2000. The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC) has approved funding ($7,000) to assist in the pre-construction study in 1999. The on-going two-year study is a continuation of the work previously funded by the South Carolina Water Resources Center. At present, no obvious changes to the marsh or Cowan Creek have occurred (see attached Progress Report). The proposed research is part of a broader-scale interest in the estuaries of Beaufort County. We will be able to integrate the results of the proposed study with those collected from our study sites on Pritchards Island. In particular, we are currently monitoring the changes in abundance of juvenile fishes in two connected marsh creeks. Additionally at this site, a study of larval and juvenile nekton utilization of a developing overwash impacted barrier island marsh (containing sandy sediments) with an adjacent established marsh (containing natural mud sediments) indicated that juvenile nekton use of marsh habitat at similar tidal elevations is markedly different (Cross, in prep). These differences may be related to differences in benthic metazoan food resources available in the different sediment types (Cross, in prep). Other information concerning the importance of sediment associated factors to nekton utilization of intertidal marshes may be found from studies of artificially created marshes in the early stages of development which contain sediments with a large sand component. Comparisons of these marshes to established, natural marshes have demonstrated reduced densities of juvenile Fundulus and harpacticoid copepods in the created marshes (Moy and Levin 1991), both of which are important food sources. Numbers of commercial species may also decrease. We anticipate a change in sediment composition over time at Cowan Creek due to altered hydrology and system morphology. Thus, accumulating evidence suggests that differences in sediment composition can alter nekton utilization of marsh habitats and benthic metazoan food resources upon which they feed. In summary, this research will result in a better understanding of how causeways alter flow in tidal creeks and the concomitant change in sediment transport, water quality, availability and sediment composition of marsh habitat, and nekton utilization of estuarine habitats.
The goal of this project is to continue a multi-year study of the ecological and morphological effects caused by the reduction in length of the Highway 21 dirt causeways over Cowan Creek. Specific objectives to accomplish the stated goal of the herein proposed study are:
a. to study the effects of the bridge/causeway changes on tidal- and wind-induced circulation through Cowan Creek and the resulting morphologic changes in the creek and adjacent tidal marshes. Changes in morphology will be determined by a GIS using pre- and post-construction surveys.
b. to evaluate the change in the nektonic community in the creek and tidal marshes in terms of species composition and density;
c. to determine whether the percentage of parasitized grass shrimp changes after removal of the causeways;
d. to continue monitoring the benthic meiofaunal community in the area by collecting sediment cores;
e. to monitor several surface water quality parameters to allow an assessment of changes associated with altered hydrology. Parameters measured will include: concentrations of ammonia, reactive phosphorus, and dissolved oxygen, turbidity, suspended sediments, suspended particulate organic matter, temperature and salinity.
Methods, Procedures, and Facilities
See attachment for progress report. The methodology proposed to accomplish the stated objectives are described next. The first three tasks are components of the remaining ones.
a. Measure the tides in the Beaufort River and St. Helena Sound at the entrances to Cowan Creek -The USGS has installed a stage and conductance recorder in the Beaufort River across from the entrance to Cowan Creek as a component of a study to determine Total Daily Maximum Loads (TMDLs) in the Beaufort River. The Beaufort-Jasper Water Authority is funding this study. Thus, we will have access to these data. Another stage and conductance recorder, to be paid for using funds from the SCSGC project, was installed by the USGS in St. Helena Sound near the entrance to Cowan Creek.
b. Perform a limited survey of the creek and marsh to determine the bathymetry and geometry of this system Using survey equipment (either a survey grade GPS unit or a total station), the elevations of at least 50 locations throughout the marsh along Cowan Creek will be surveyed to determine the variation in the marsh surface elevation. In addition, the bathymetry of the creek will be determined using a boat and fathometer.
c. Monitor the changes in the morphology of the creek and marsh, particularly in proximity to the bridge, during and following construction of the new bridge This will be performed bi-monthly using the previously described surveying techniques.
d. Model the circulation and sediment transport in Cowan Creek using the HSCTM-2D hydrodynamic and sediment transport model (Hayter et al. 1998). The purpose of this modeling effort is to predict the increase in hydraulic efficiency of the creek and the decrease in marsh surface area that we propose will occur after bridge replacement. The measured tides and conductances at the two entrances of Cowan Creek, along with the measured wind field at the nearby University of South Carolina Beaufort campus and the U.S. Marine Corp Base on Parris Island, will be used as the boundary conditions to predict the tide- and wind-induced circulation through this waterway system. Current measurements at several locations throughout the creek over the course of a spring tidal cycle will be used to calibrate the hydrodynamic model. In addition, the predicted change in tide- and wind-induced circulation will be correlated to the monitored change in marine species composition and density to determine the effect of the current regime on the marsh and creek habitat.
e. Utilize the GIS capabilities that will be available at Spring Island (through collaboration with the Low Country Institute) and USC Beaufort to make our data available over the Web.
f. Evaluate the change in sediment composition in the creek system and on the marsh by two different methods. Sediment cores will be collected at a variety of locations and transported to the lab, dried, weighed and sorted through a series of sieves to determine % sediment fraction. Additionally, the fractions of sand, silt, and clay will be determined in sediments using the American Society for Testing and Materials procedure D422. Organic matter content will also be determined by combustion.
g. Evaluate changes in the sediment deposition rates and composition of transported sediments in the creek system and marsh by deploying sediment traps at selected locations where changes in hydrological flow rate are expected to occur. These sediment samples will be treated as described above in the previous description (f).
h. Perform seining to evaluate the change in species composition and density. We will use pit traps on the intertidal marsh to determine larval and nekton use of these habitats. A 10-ft seine net will be used at low tide to assess species composition, and the numbers and sizes of fishes. Length frequency distributions will be constructed in order to identify the size classes that are most abundant in this area. Based on 1998 data (Curran, in prep.) we anticipate a seasonal change in species composition and size.
i. Determine the parasitism rate of shrimp by collecting and measuring individuals in three replicate seine hauls and counting the number of parasitized and unparasitized shrimp.
j. Survey the number of major meiofaunal groups by collecting sediment cores in a variety of areas of the creek bed. We will sample the top three centimeters of sediment using a 2-cm syringe. Two replicate cores will be taken. Samples will be preserved and stained in a 15% buffered formalin/rose bengal solution for examination under stereomicroscope at 20X. Animals will be enumerated and categorized into the taxonomic groups: nematodes, copepods, ostracods, polychaetes, and oligochaetes.
k. Various water quality parameters of surface water will be determined. Ammonia and reactive phosphorus concentrations will be measured with a spectrophotometer. Turbidity will be measured on site with a nephelometer. Particulate organic matter will be measured following filtration and combustion on glass fiber filters. Dissolved oxygen will be measured on site with a portable dissolved oxygen meter. Salinity will be determined with a refractometer. Replicate samples for the above water quality parameters will be collected from the study site every other week from May through August and every other month from September through April. Samples will be filtered, transported to the lab at USCB, and analyzed on the same day of collection or preserved for analysis if samples cannot be analyzed on the same day. Periodically, samples will be collected from water draining the marshes and will be compared with flooding water samples.
Related Research Activities
To the best of the investigators knowledge, this study will be unique because it will address the impact of the removal (not addition) of a man-made structure (i.e., dirt causeways) on estuarine waterways and adjacent wetlands. Related research previously conducted by the investigators at the proposed study site includes:
a. We have already completed the first year of our study. We have therefore assessed the state of the marsh system before any alterations have occurred (see attached Progress Report).
b. The PIs have already constructed a 200-m long elevated walkway within 500 m of the bridge to enable access to the marsh with minimal disturbance in the area most likely to be affected by the altered hydrodynamics. Members of the local community assisted in the construction because of their continued interest in our current baseline study of the marsh.
c. Drs. Curran and Cross have already approached the Beaufort County Council to obtain their approval for the study of this marsh system impacted by coastal development. Beaufort County is one of the first counties in South Carolina to develop a comprehensive coastal land use plan. We have strong support from the local politicians, concerned citizens whom have allowed us access to the marsh through their property, and the Beaufort Marine Institute which has volunteered use of their teenagers to help sample and build necessary structures.
d. Drs. Curran, Cross and Hayter conducted a reconnaissance level study of Cowan Creek during a new moon spring tide on July 23 and 24, 1998. This study included measuring currents at several locations in Cowan Creek.
e. Dr. Curran has conducted additional weekly sampling in 1998 to determine the species composition and size distribution of fishes using this area. R. Cross and M.C. Curran have also evaluated the composition of the major meiofauna taxa in undisturbed sediments as well as those disturbed by the construction of sting ray pits. Additionally, in 1998, M.C. Curran has noted the degree of parasitism by an isopod crustacean on grass shrimp, a major food source of fishes.
f. Dr. Cross has conducted baseline studies of marsh utilization by larval and juvenile nekton.
g. Dr. Cross has conducted baseline water quality and sediment studies that involved three undergraduate students and one student from the Governors School of Math and Science. In addition to the baseline studies several experiments were conducted at the study site including small scale nutrient dynamics in ray feeding pits, effects of fiddler crab feeding activities on benthic meiobenthos and microalgae, and characterization of sediments at the study site.
Hayter, E.J., M.A. Bergs, R. Gu, S.C. McCutcheon, S.J. Smith, and H.J. Whiteley. 1998. HSCTM-2D, A Finite Element Model for Depth-Averaged Hydrodynamics, Sediment and Contaminant Transport, Technical Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
National Exposure Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia.
Lee, J.K., R.W. Schaffranck, and R.A. Baltzer. 1994. Simulating Effects of Highway Embankments on Estuarine Circulation, Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, ASCE, 120(2), pg. 199-218.
Moy, L. D. & L. A. Levin. 1991. Are Spartina marshes a replaceable resource? A functional approach to evaluation of marsh creation efforts. Estuaries, Vol. 14, no. 1, pg. 1-16.
Ogburn, M.V., D.M. Allen, and W.K. Michener. 1988. Fishes, shrimps, and crabs of the North Inlet Estuary, SC: A four-year seine and trawl survey. Baruch Institute TechnicalReport. N. 88-1, 299 pg. University of South Carolina, Columbia.


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Message of thanks by Mrs Graca Machel – Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory
Madiba once said:www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/message-of-thanks-by-mrs-graca-machel
Graca Machel/Mandela - please help us to save the rhino of S... - Care2 News Network
The rhino population of South Africa is being decimated by armed insurgents who are crossing the border from Mozambique to the tourism flagship of South Africa, the KRUGER NATIONAL PARK and other areas.www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3623571
Nelson Mandela, Graca Machel mark 15 years of marriage | National | BDlive www.bdlive.co.za/national/2013/07/18/nelson-mandela-graca-machel-mark-15-years-of-marriage
Graça Machel keeps bedside vigil | News | National | Mail & Guardian
Graça Machel keeps bedside vigilmg.co.za/article/2013-07-07-graca-machel-keeps-bedside-vigil/
Nelson Mandela celebrates birthday with wife Graça Machel - hellomagazine.com
Nelson Mandela celebrates his 95th birthday with his wife Graça Machel. His remarkable survival may well be down to her devotion.www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013071813576/nelson-mandela-birthday-graca-machel/
Graça Machel 'less anxious' about Madiba's health - City Press
Graça Machel, the wife of ailing former president Nelson Mandela, says she is now less anxious about his condition, five weeks into his hospitalisation.www.citypress.co.za/news/graca-machel-less-anxious-about-madibas-health/
Sympathy for Graca Machel: SA daily front pages, Fri 2013-06-28 | Grubstreet
Boy, am I glad I'm not a Sunday newspaper editor. The pressure must really be on now as they know they can't not lead with Nelson Mandela on Sunday but whatgrubstreet.co.za/2013/06/28/sympathy-for-graca-machel-sa-daily-front-pages-fri-2013-06-28/
Graça Machel – freedom fighter for life
Graça Machel has the rare distinction of being the first lady of not one, but two countries – and at times when both those nations were unshackling the yokes of oppression. To each of them she has brought her extraordinary warmth, dignity and unerring belief in doing right.www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/land-and-people/3416-graca-machel-freedom-fighter-for-life
President Obama meets with Nelson Mandela's family
Rolling Out – Black News, Celebrity Videos, Entertainment, Business & Politicsrollingout.com/politics/president-obama-meets-with-nelson-mandelas/
Graça Machel, Toyin Saraki, Dee Poku, Folake Folarin-Coker, Zizi Cardow, Patricia Amira & More Top Female African Influencers at the WIE Conference in Cape Town | Photos & Scoop | Bella Naija
Leading female CEOs, politicians and business women from across Africa gathered together from Monday 6th May and Tuesday 7th May 2013 at the Shimmy Beach Club,www.bellanaija.com/2013/05/25/graca-machel-toyin-saraki-dee-poku-folake-folarin-coker-zizi-cardow-patricia-amira-more-top-female-african-entrepreneurs-at-the-wie-conference-in-cape-town-photos-scoop/
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April 2013
Joan F. Kingdon
Mrs. Joan F. Kingdon of Matamoras, PA and a longtime resident of the area died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY with her family by her side. She was 78.
She was born May 14, 1934 in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Charles Reynolds and the late Charlotte O'Callahan Reynolds.
Joan married Howard J. Kingdon, Sr. 54 years ago on June 14, 1958 in Queens, NY. Read more
Violet M. Fischer
Violet M. Fischer of Narrowsburg, NY passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was 96.
The daughter of Vincent Negri and Angelena Budetti, she was born January 28, 1917 in Bronx, NY. She was the widow of Walter A. Fischer, who passed away on December 7, 2006. They were married for 65 years.
She attended St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Narrowsburg, NY. She and her husband helped build St. Rosalie Church in Hampton Bay, NY. Read more
Moving onward at WJFF
As you already know… WJFF is in crisis.
Just like anything painful, crisis can be a good thing if we are willing to find purpose in it.
In that regard, I would like to offer some thoughts and proposals to consider:
In the case of WJFF, what has been festering for quite a while has now erupted, which means we have an opportunity to re-form in a way that aligns us with our true purpose—that of a community radio station. For me, the way we do that is crucial to its success and healing. Read more
Pennsylvania's tobacco genocide
Did you know that Pennsylvania has 20,025 deaths annually due to cigarette-related health problems and that this costs the state $9.4 billion in health care and lost productivity? On the other hand, PA receives $1.4 billion in tobacco revenue, but only spends 11% on tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Read more
For the record
With regard to your article, "Lang Digs Up Dirt against Tusten Community Garden" in The River Reporter issue of April 18-24, 2013 (page 5), I'd like to make a clarification for your readers.
Specifically, in the last paragraph of Ms. Braverman's article regarding the vote in which, I believe, Mr. Lang should have abstained due to the Town of Tusten's Ethics Laws. These laws were approved in 1996 and are online at www.tusten.org. Read more
Honoring our volunteers
In honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week, the Sullivan County Probation Department Crime Victims Program would like to gratefully acknowledge the following volunteers for their service during the past year: Charles Gramlich, Branka Monaco and Anne Solenski.
The Sullivan County Crime Victims Program was established during 1998 by the Sullivan County Legislature. The program is designed to help victims of crime within Sullivan County through a stressful period. Read more
One of our Upper Delaware Valley's most beloved institutions, WJFF, appears to be in crisis. In case you did not know, all but one of Radio Catskill's Board of Trustees (BOT) resigned last Friday. The week before, the station manager of the past four years resigned. These very personal decisions came after a number of public, standing-room-only BOT meetings where vigorous, even harsh, criticism boiled over concerning the management and governance of the station. Read more
Lone WJFF board member presses on; Majority resigns in the wake of heated criticism
The mass resignation of all but one of the board members of radio station WJFF prompted this statement from Sonja Hedlund, the lone remaining member. "Sudden changes in the makeup of the WJFF Board of Trustees have created an unprecedented situation for us. We are working carefully with broadcast and non-profit attorneys to ensure that the proper steps are taken to re-build the board. Radio Catskill remains committed to making available to our listening community a broad range of ideas and ideals useful to a full and enlightened life. We are encouraged by support from our community of listeners and our family of volunteers and are eager to continue our services to the community." Read more
Eldred school budget seen as viable; Months in the making
At school board meetings over the past three months, with Albany promising a tight budget for schools statewide, tears were shed over proposed teacher layoffs. There was speculation that the school would operate without a sports program and there was the specter of programs dropped. The situation, however, led Superintendent Robert Dufour into action. Read more
'911, what's your emergency?'
People seldom meet the calm and reassuring voice of the person on the other end of the phone who answers at the time of crisis. These voices belong to devoted and dedicated staff of Wayne County's 911. They are stationed in a room ready to take calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Read more


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WMATA readying software for Farragut "virtual tunnel"
WMATA is moving ahead with the out-of-system transfer between Farragut North and West and is scheduled to begin internal testing by the end of January, they said in an email.
In June, WMATA expressed interest implementing the Farragut "virtual tunnel" rail-to-rail transfer. At that time, Mike Russo of WMATA responded to an email inquiry by saying, "We look forward to re-examining the Farragut transfer concept later this year."
Since it's almost the end of the year, I followed up to see what was happening. Raj Srinath, WMATA Treasurer, replied:
Preliminary analysis of the concept and technical discussion regarding the business rules of this transfer proposal have begun. Based on the preliminary analysis, certain programming and software changes have been identified as necessary to implement the "Farragut-to-Farragut virtual tunnel concept."I am pleased with their responsiveness and that they are moving forward with this project. If all goes well, perhaps the "tunnel" will open in the spring.
Programming and software changes will be completed to test the concept and identify any other potential issues by the end of January 2011. Upon the completion of these changes, staff will be able to determine an implementation plan and timeframe for the virtual tunnel, assuming no major issues have been uncovered.
Gallery-Metro Center isn't especially needed, since there's always the Red Line. Even if the headways are long, you probably don't save a whole lot of time walking from one to the other.
What I'd really like to see is the ability to exit the station you entered within 20 minutes at no charge in case of delays, overcrowding, disruptions, etc..
Agreed here.
by Joshua Davis on Dec 11, 2010 12:07 pm • link • report
Agreed on the no-charge exit. However, I am all for an actual pedestrian tunnel between Gallery Place and Metro Center. There's no reason to jam red line trains during rush hour to move people one stop when passengers are ready and able to walk the block-long distance between the two station platforms.
But you can't get from the center platforms to the tunnel.
Less conveniently, it would be on the upper level at the end of one of the platforms (better if there were two) and go alongside the Red line tracks. But that corrals transfer crowds through the Red Line platforms anyway. While squeezing your way through, a Red comes along and you just hop on it Just doesn't seem worth it.
Farragut to Farragut is the only one that makes sense.
Ultimately, though, I'd also like to see some more ideas generated on how to encourage short-trip riders in the core (tourists in particular) to do more of their travel above ground. I recognize that travelers with health problems are more dependent on public transit, but if we can get healthier people - visitors and residents - to think in terms of how short it can be to walk to their destination, it would probably help to extend the life of the system.
Why do we have stations so close that you can see the station before/after it through the tunnel why not just build a big ass central station that is 4 or 5 blocks long.
@ Craig
One problem with that is you may have a mixed group of tourist
If you have a group of 5 and one with health problems they will be taking the train there is no way around it.
We should be encouraging all to travel above ground by making the streets accommodate people with health problems (longer crosswalks, wider sidewalks, tree cover for shade, flat sidewalks for easy use of wheelchairs and less tripping hazards, not having all transit above ground take the same streets such as H, 11th and 13th streets) so that they can also take the metrorail system less.
Imagine putting all the red line passengers from Metro Center and Gallery Place on two platforms instead of four. While there could be a wider platform, it would be masses entering a train at once. Also, the yellow/green line trains in Gallery Pl are under 7th st. The blue/orange lines in Metro Center are under 14th st. The distance is too long to put a single platform in. Even so, if one was put in the middle, instead of having Gallery Pl's bottlenecked T-shape, there'd be a disastrous I shape (damn this font).
However, It would have been much better to have a transfer Farragut station as there are only two line running through the square.
I have to say though, all the virtual transfer option at Farragut does is reduce the fare of an option that already exists. I wonder how many people do it now? It might not increase that much if you make the software change to allow Smartrip users to continue their trip after switching stations. Unfortunately, the real benefit would come from an underground tunnel, which puts us back to the expensive option.
Regarding the Metro Center/L'Enfant transfer, it looks to my untrained eye like they could almost extend the platforms until they touch, since they are so close.
Regarding free exit with no ride, they should have a reduced charge, like $1 or less, or possibly free, but much more during rush hour and peak. Otherwise people would use the Metro stations with multiple entrances as an underground passageway to avoid the weather. Maybe that's a good thing, I don't know, but with peak fare pricing you reduce the negative impact on platform crowding and leave the option available. Would love to be able to change my mind after walking through the turnstile.
I'm guessing the algorithm for the free or reduced price exit at the same station and the one for the Farragut transfer would be similar, so they should consider both at the same time to save programmer headache. How much can it really cost to make this software change? Aren't there unemployed programmers on every street corner looking for jobs these days?
Is there any reason they didn't just move the station a block or two north or west to have the interchange just at a different location. Did the park service own all the land nearby?
@ arm
I see your point however I was actually thinking along the lines of a intercity rail station. I was thinking of actually a cross between National Airport, Pentagon metrorail stations with an rail terminal.
Shapped sort of like an altered # or the kanji character 日 where the ends would have the b/o on one side and the g/y on the other with two tunnels on the ends leading between the b/o and g/y platforms. The red line would be in the middle with space linking to all other trains
I've seen something similar done somewhere can't think of the location it was in either Russia, Japan, Korea or London, UK
I see your point. It definetly sounds like a much more complex station than any I've seen, but it would have been efficient.I do imagine some chokeholds, but it still would make some sense
Metro already worked out the schematics for an actual tunnel a couple years ago: http://www.wmata.com/pdfs/planning/Demand_Passenger%20Facilities.pdf
They estimated the cost at about $128 million. I'm not saying that the money is available now to do it. However, has as anybody discussed the appropriateness of simply not fixing the track circuits blamed for the June 2009 crash? If anything, automatic train operation is "nice to have", but other transit systems in the country do just fine without it. I would prefer to spend those billions on other maintenance and capital needs for the Metrorail system, including station upgrades.
And yes, Metro could charge a modest reentry fee and we would all be happy to pay.
btw, the virtual tunnel idea is a complete no-brainer, but having physical links is sure nice for bad weather.
Track circuits do more than enable automatic train operation. They prevent 2 trains from being in the same space at the same time. Whether trains are being operated in manual or automatic.
Every heavy rail system in the United States uses them. In New York, for example, where they don't use automated train systems (except on the 7), the track circuits result in a working red/yellow/green signal system. And trip-stops at each signal prevent a train from passing a red signal.
This is not an optional thing. Without working track circuits, the Red Line crash could happen again, even in manual mode.
There are no wayside signals on Metro. Metro trains get "signals" in the form of speed readouts. If there's an occupied block ahead, trains get a "zero" speed readout, and the train stops itself no matter what the driver does with the throttle. (Trains can operate up to 14.5 mph after stop in manual mode with a zero speed command).
If the track circuit is not functioning properly, then even if there is a train in the block ahead, the following train would receive a non-zero speed command. And that is a bad thing. Especially if the train operator of the following train cannot see the train ahead or is going to fast to be able to stop on sight.
So. Saving lives is much more valuable than saving 2-3 minutes off a few peoples' commutes. Fixing the problem track circuits is not optional.
by Matt Johnson on Dec 12, 2010 11:57 am • link • report
Thanks for the info. Fine, fix the track circuits (though if they're so important, I wonder how Metro has been operating with faulty ones ever since the crash). But once that's fixed, do we really have to spend the money for automatic operation or can we just keeping going in manual?
First off, once the circuits are fixed, there's no reason not to operate in automatic. It actually saves the agency money. It also results in a smoother ride for passengers. And a better platform position for 6-car trains.
The reason that Metro has been operating with faulty ones since the crash is mainly because they didn't have the money to do so. They've now reallocated money from other projects to do that.
They're also working on a realtime backup system which will help to catch instances of wrong-side signal failures (like the one that caused the Red Line crash).
by Matt Johnson on Dec 12, 2010 12:33 pm • link • report
FARRAGUT NORTH AND FARRAGUT WEST PEDESTRIAN PASSAGEWAY TUNNEL STUDY, which contains all the engineering details and use estimates.
If you Google the title, it will give you the link.
But the no-charge exit sounds like a great idea.
Chicago uses out-of-system transfers in the loop. They're farther apart and not as easily understood as the block between the Farragut stations. I was on the Sierra Club Transportation Committee roughly 2003-05, and another member back then asked about a SmarTrip-based free transfer between the Farraguts. I can't believe it's still not in effect. I do think real tunnels should eventually be built between the Farraguts and between Metro Center and Gallery Place. London and Paris have combined stations like this, among others. Look at Chatelet-Les Halles. Or even Chicago and NYC. Add retail and you add revenue for WMATA and life to the tunnels and subway system--though at a cost to above-ground life and retail. When Montreal built their underground network, Ste. Catherine St. retail took time to recover.
As a ped advocate, I'd also make the point that wayfinding signs with avg. walking times rather than physical distances could be pretty effective. I'm not sure most people have an instinctive idea of how far 1/4 mile or 1320 feet is, but "Metro Center ~5 mins. -->" would help.
by Jon Morgan on Sep 3, 2011 3:10 am • link • report
The New York City metro system DOES NOT use Automatic Train Operation. None of the lines in NYC use ATO (except the L and within the next year, the 7). NYC Metro uses fixed-block signaling, which uses track circuits. The difference is that NYC track circuits come with a color-aspect signal for each circuit, so it is easier to find a faulty one.
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The San Francisco 49ers were just a play or two away from going to the Super Bowl last season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has stated that he wants competition at every position and he is getting just that.
Some players like Alex Smith, Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Justin Smith and NaVorro Bowman have nothing to prove this offseason and will be focused on getting ready for the season opener in Green Bay.
However, there are several players who are either fighting for jobs, trying to get more playing time or a better position on the depth chart. For these players, having a good spring and summer is critical. Let's take a closer look at these players who are at a crucial juncture in their career.


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I am trying to imagine how that feels!
You rock, girl!
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I'm excited tonight: just realized that the sort of fitted t-shirt I'm wearing is smooth on my body: no echo of my belly button! (and here I've been wearing a sweater zipped over that part of me all day...)
Karen in Boise
I am trying to imagine how that feels!
You rock, girl!
Hey, clearly failure doesnt deter me!
I *DO* understand!!!
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
Oh I so understand that, and can't wait to have that feeling again.
Way to go!!!!
I understand.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
-Mahatma Gandhi
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."
And if it isn't true in two weeks... in two more weeks it'll prob'ly be true again:-) (I'm hoping to get to where that bra fits *all month* )
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Sue -- I remember having two wardrobes for a while. I was in a store one day, explaining to a lady that I needed a blouse for this time of month, and she couldn't understand needing something a whole 'nother size!
I'm sure glad I don't have to deal with that anymore!
'nother note last night: boy, oh boy, the belly skin is not so pretty as things start to shrink away! ancient stretch marks getting kinda ripply, saggy spots, oh, it's not lovely by any standards, but I LOVE IT and feel remarkably proud of it! (not that I'm too likely to be showing it all off....)
Karen in Boise
Im working on that too. Way to go!
Excellent! Keep at it, girl! What a great feeling!
Remember, nothing tastes as good as being fit feels.
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Archive for 'Spring 2011'
Kudumovic and the 'impossible dream'
Alen Kudumovic '03 didn't hesitate when he called it the "impossible dream." He was sitting on the Mount Mercy campus, with Amir Hadzic '10, his former soccer coach. Smooth-faced with a shaved head, and as exuberant as an underclassman, Kudumovic, 37, had just listened to Hadzic detail the...Spring 2011 | Athletics | Read More
Relationships key to landing high-placement internships
Mount Mercy's Strategic Plan may be a document that Ian Ster '12 will never read, but he has benefited directly from the institution's re-dedication to enhancing student experiences, including academic field experiences, internships and study abroad opportunities. Ster, a biology major...Spring 2011 | | Read More
Traveling Far. Thinking BIG
It has been said that all the world is a book, and that those who do not travel read only a page. Though nestled comfortably in the heartland of Iowa, Mount Mercy University students are discovering greater opportunities to travel outside the Midwest. Students are taking advantage of the experiences...Spring 2011 | | Read More
The story of history
The story begins nearly 70 years ago in a tiny Polish town during the Nazi occupation. David Thaler is a young man when the Nazis begin persecuting the Jews in Europe. By the end of the Holocaust, Thaler loses his father, a sister and his entire extended family in the brutal acts against humanity. In...Spring 2011 | Academics | Read More
Men's cross country hits nationals, men's soccer sets school record
Cross Country It was truly a team effort that propelled the Mount Mercy men's cross country team to its second Midwest Collegiate Conference title and first ever berth in the NAIA national meet at the 2010 MCC Championships at the Clinton Country Club. The Mustangs placed three runners in the top 10,...Spring 2011 | Athletics | Read More
Healy chosen to lead new bowling programs
Glenn Healy '90 Mount Mercy will compete in men's and women's bowling starting in the fall of 2011, and Glenn Healy '90 has been chosen to lead both programs. Bowling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and it brings Mount Mercy's total number of intercollegiate sports to...Spring 2011 | Athletics | Read More
Homecoming on the Hill: Alumni, Family and Friends Weekend
Homecoming 2010, October 2–3, offered alumni a special opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and share Mount Mercy with their family and friends. Classes celebrating a milestone reunion in 2010 included 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. Professor of Biology Will...Spring 2011 | Alumni | Read More
Mount Mercy and Rockwell Collins celebrate partnership
Mount Mercy alumni employed by Rockwell Collins gathered for a reception at the Mount Mercy Presidential Home last September. President Blake and Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones co-hosted the event, which celebrated the unique partnership between the two organizations. More than 500 alumni are employed...Spring 2011 | Alumni | Read More


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Congressman Markwayne Mullin Responds to President's Statement on National Security Agency Surveillance
June 8, 2013
WASHINGTON—"Yesterday, the President clearly stated that every member of Congress had been briefed on the issue of the National Security Agency (NSA) cell phone and Internet surveillance. To be clear, I was never briefed on any NSA plans or efforts to secretly invade the privacy of American citizens. For the President to make such a comment and in turn imply the integrity of this governing body should be questioned is insulting.
"In 2009, the President called for transparency in government. He has yet to deliver. Instead, the President has lost credibility due to the recent IRS targeting of conservative groups and the Department of Justice's seizing of phone records of Associated Press (AP) reporters—all occurring under his watch.
"The forthcoming explanations on this issue will be welcomed, but the accusations that I, along with all my colleagues in Congress, knew about this surveillance, is absolutely false. The lies have to stop. This administration must be held accountable for its actions and not be permitted to continually pass the blame. The American people deserve the truth. The call for accountability in this administration continues."
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Images 12/06/1997: Mayor Rueben Smith
Carrie interviews Mayor Rueben Smith about his family and the city.
Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 12/6/1997
Las Cruces Mayor Rueben Smith. He talked about the history of his family, what Las Cruces means to him and how he sees the city growing.
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This is not my beautiful OS.
My fantastically unstable IBM T42 (which is on it's 3rd, soon to be 4th, life) died a little while ago, no longer booting into Ubuntu. However, it loves to boot into Windows. How do I nuke both? [more inside]
What's the best backup solution for (Ubuntu) Linux? I need a backup as complete as possible of a home directory of ~10+ GB, nightly, etc. I have two large external USB 2.0 drives for the purpose... [more inside]
I think I'm finally switching to Ubuntu on my main machine. I have two 160GB external drives, currently both with NTFS, currently mirrored (by software, not a RAID). With what and how should I format/use these guys? [more inside]
Small Form Fact PC needed in my living room
I am tired of the P4 Intellistation that picked out of the trash. For some reason all my hard disks keep breaking. I am really tired of having to constantly open up my computer and buying new disks. I'm in the market for a cheap, small Linux PC that can stream HD content over the network. Is there such a thing? Kind of like a Mac mini but not so expensive or powerful. [more inside]
Installing Linux on my Mac's external hard drive
Is there anywhere I can find step-by-step instructions for installing a Linux distro (Ubuntu in particular) on my PowerBook G4's external hard drive? [more inside]
Linux boot from USB HD?
LinuxN00bFilter: Linux and/or dual boot from external USB HD (not pen/flash drive, but a real hard drive) -- how? [more inside]
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Texans' Case Keenum eager to represent Houston on national TVAnother round of praise for Texans starting quarterback Case Keenum. Speaking of impacts, what type of impact do you think quarterback Case Keenum will have on the Texans? Keenum opened up the Texans' passing game two weeks ago. Keenum offers this about w… (more)
Double Coverage: Colts at TexansDuring an unexpectedly poor showing in the first seven games of the season, the Houston Texans played only one AFC South opponent and beat that team. That's the upside about the Texans' start. The downside for Houston is that during that malaise, the In…
Colts without Harrison or Wayne for first time since '98The Colts will enter a new era Sunday night against the Texans, doing something some of their teenage fans have never seen. As pointed out by Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star, when they line up against the Texans Sunday, the Colts will play their …Source: profootballtalk.com
RTC: Keenum a featured Texas QBReading the coverage of the Houston Texans... This summer Andrew Perloff of Sports Illustrated wrote a very comprehensive piece about the influx of quarterbacks grown in the state of Texas. He revisits some of that in a piece this week about Case Keenum…
Texans' Kubiak becoming more comfortable with Keenum at QBThe recent bye week and three practices this week have allowed Texans coach Gary Kubiak to become more comfortable with Case Keenum at quarterback. The Texans continue to alter their offense around Keenum's strengths and still have three days remaining …Source: chron.com
RTC: Luck and Keenum share Texas rootsReading the coverage of the Houston Texans... Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and Texans quarterback Case Keenum both were Texas high school quarterbacks before impressive college careers. But after college their paths diverged. In 2012, Luck was the firs…
The weekly NFL spread picks: Why are the Colts favored by so little this week?Las Vegas sports books aren't in the habit of giving away money. And, when the Colts, one of the league's top five teams, are just 2.5-point favorites over the Texans, who are 2-5 with two semi-miraculous wins and Case Keenum at quarterback, Vegas under…Source: yahoo.com


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Outdoor Training: Trailblazer Boot Camp Workout
Whether you're away at summer camp or just happen to have access to some great off-road running trails, it's time to leave the paved roads behind and take a run on the wild side. On a trail, adapting to the changes in terrain and various grades of incline will cause you to recruit more muscle fibers to balance, find your footing and help burn close to 10% more calories. Just stay cool and hydrated and keep your eye on the ground in front of you. I promise it will be fun.
Start your workout with a 5-minute warm up jog. Allow that heart rate to gradually rise and bring heat into those leg muscles and get familiar with the nature of the trail. Then, step to the side and give a brief stretch to the hamstrings, calves, quads and ankles before starting back down that path.
4-minute Run
Spend the next 4 minutes in a run and make sure to increase that speed every minute. What should start as a light jog, should end in a fast pace or on the brink of a sprint. During those final 30 seconds, start scanning the trail for a rock or tree trunk, something elevated off the ground (only slightly, not more than 2 ft .high).
4 minutes of Strength
(Remember to modify: Place your knees down on something soft and cross your feet behind you.) If needed, rest for 15 seconds in between each set.
- Hit the ground into push-up position with your right hand on the object. Pump 45 seconds of push-ups in this position.
- Reach up to the sky with your left hand and keep the right hand on the elevated object. Hold this side plank position for 45 seconds and feel the right oblique muscles start to strain. Squeeze the hips up to the sky.
- Now place the left hand on the object and pump out 45 seconds of push-ups.
- Reach up into the sky with your right hand and keep the left hand on the elevated object. Hold this side plank position for 45 seconds and feel the left oblique muscles start to strain. Squeeze the hips up to the sky.
The sweat should be pouring by now. Hop back up right away and begin moving forward in a jog.


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Washington, DC (March 27, 2014) – Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced their decision to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce responded with the following statement:
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The listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken today by the FWS eradicates months of progress made in ensuring the conservation of the species without Government involvement. Current conservation efforts, carried out by private industry, have added nearly 4 million acres of habitat and $26 million for on-the-ground efforts to preserve the species. The decision threatens the well-being of western communities by discontinuing successful conservation efforts that have adequately demonstrated that preservation can be achieved without hindering economic development. A copy of the final rule can be read here.


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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) encourages grant applications proposing novel models of HIV-related central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) damage that can be used to screen for compounds showing promise as treatments in patients. This announcement is made together with 2 other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is supported by 2 funding mechanisms: R21 and R03.
Since the availability of the first antiretroviral therapy zidovudine in 1987 and sequential discoveries of other antiretroviral agents there has been a dramatic decrease in mortality and morbidity among the HIV/AIDS population. However, despite these important advances, the prevalence of HIV-associated mental and neurological disorders is reported to be increasing, in part because of the prolonged lifespan of infected patients. The purpose of this announcement is to encourage the development and/or validation of new in vitro and in vivo models of HIV or HAART-related neurotoxicity that show promise for use in the screening of novel CNS- and PNS-targeted therapeutic compounds.
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|Allen Street, 10002 New York, USA
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The apartment comprises a double bedroom and a living room with double bed, flat-screen TV and dining table. There is a fully equipped kitchen where guests can prepare meals, the bathroom features a walk-in shower.
Lower East Side is a vibrant neighbourhood with a great selection of bars, restaurants and cafes located right outside the apartment. The Tenement Museum is just around the corner and excellent contemporary art can always be viewed at Woodward Gallery, 5 minutes' walk from the apartment.
Delancey Street Subway Station is a 5-minute walk away. Using public transport, Times Square and other sights at the heart of Manhattan, can be reached in just 15 minutes.
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We'd again a great time in NYC. The appartment was clean and we'd everything we need and most important: The bed was very comfortable. Around the appartment were a lot bars, but it was very quiet in the house and the appartment. It's in China town, and you can walk through to Little Italy and Soho, even to 5th Av if you like to discover the city by walking like we do. There is a subway station nearby, so you can reach all the interesting places in Manhattan either by foot or with the sub.
The woman who gave us the keys and showed us the appartment was very friendly and there was no need for a further contact during our time in NYC, because we'd nothing to complain. I can absolutely recommend this appartment.
The apartment was exactly as shown in the Photos. Small but convenient for two people. We enjoyed our stay very much.
The shower was pretty dirty though and in the kitchen a lot of utilities were missing. But we didn't cook that much anyways. They gonna sell this place, so I don't know if it will be available in the future.
I can recommend this place to young people who don't spend a lot of time inside and who are not sensitive to street noise or a lot of stairs.
Mike was very nice and helped us with our luggage.
Great place to stay for a couple. Got everything you need in a nice neighbourhood. Two beds, but no sofa. Close to shops, restaurants, bars and the subway. The beds are a bit squeaky, but you can just put the mattress on the floor and problem solved. The water takes a while getting hot, and by the windows some cold could get in. But the oven makes the temperature nice inside, so not really a problem. Little Italy and Chinatown are both nearby, and the tour bus stops just outside of the apartment. 100 meters to the subway station, and both Subway, Starbucks and McDonalds are all across the street. The owners give you complete control over the apartment, and they also offer you transport to and from the airport. If you are looking for an apartment that is simple and cheap but as well decent and clean you can safely book this one. Reliable owners that do not intrude and they are flexible. Me and my girlfriend will diffidently look to John 123 also the next time we plan to go to New York.
Carly & Eivind
El apartamento perfecto. Cerquita del centro, limpio y agradable. Mike nos ayudó en lo que necesitamos y nos explicó el funcionamiento de todo a través de su persona de contacto. Además para el último dia nos facilito un sitio donde poder almacenar nuestro equipaje. 100% recomendable!!
Prima Appartement voor stel of klein gezin, met name de locatie is zeer goed, al is Allenstreet een drukke en dus lawaaierige straat, en omdat het NYC, is dat dag en nacht, Keuken en badkamer zijn ok, niet teveel van voorstellen, maar schoon en prima voor een paar dagen. De bedden zijn goed maar kraken...
Wij hebben met twee volwassenen en twee tieners in dit appartement gelogeerd. Het was fantastisch! Prachtige plek, leuke wijk en vlakbij de metro. Supermarkt die 24 uur per dag open is om de hoek. Starbucks op de hoek. We kwamen door vertraging echt midden in de nacht aan en werden meteen na een telefoontje volgens instructies binnen gelaten. Je hoort 's-nachts wel verkeer maar wij waren zo moe na een hele dag New York dat we daar geen last van hebben gehad.
Kortom: super!
No le vimos pero tampoco hizo falta por que estaba todo organizado. Una persona nos esperó en el apartamento, nos dio las llaves y las indicaciones y no necesitamos nada más.
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We spent almost 3 weeks in NYC and the apartment we stayed at was fantastic.
it is a pretty big new studio,it's super nice, cozy and really really comfortable.
it is definetely well located : it is close to Midtown (the heart of the city) and even closer to a subway station. right across the street there are 2 supermarkets, many restaurants,pizza places, pubs and even a mani and pedi place!! second avenue is filled with good energy and it is impossible to count all the cafes, shops, supermarkets and restaurants . it is important to consider that it is also very safe,let me give you just a little example: two seconds away from the apartment there are the UNITED NATIONS!! plus the owner is really nice! give it a try :)
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Joe Truglio is a drummer, composer, and bandleader based out of Philadelphia and New York. Born and raised in Long Island, Joe was originally inspired to pick up the sticks by his father, a music teacher and performer himself. While attending the University of the Arts Joe established himself as a sought after sideman and ambitious performer. Since graduating in 2005, he has had the opportunity to work with Grammy Award winning artist Dave Valentin, Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca, spanish jazz accordian player Victor Prieto, Venezuelan vibraphonist Alfredo Naranjo, Dave Allen, Christos Rafalides, Universal London recording artist Melody Gardot, and comedian Joe Piscapo. As a recording artist he has worked with Grammy Award winning producer Dave Tozer and can be heard on American Idol Finalist Elliot Yamin's 2009 album, "Fight For Love". He has performed hundreds of concerts including dates in Europe and China.Read more
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State Highway Safety Officials Urge DOT to Rethink School Bus Seat Belt Funding Stance
Statement for Attribution to Christopher J. Murphy, Chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, GHSA released its response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on school bus safety. In the letter [31 KB, 2 pgs.], the Association indicated it was primarily concerned about the funding of the proposed changes. The part of the proposal that concerns GHSA is the section that applies to large school buses. According to the proposed rule, school districts that decide to add seat belts could apply for existing federal highway safety grant funds to cover the cost of the additional safety equipment. While this use of grant funds is not new, the additional focus on the issue may cause states to be pressured to spend federal highway safety money for this purpose to the detriment of many competing highway safety needs.
The greatest dangers to children, as evidenced by years of data from the Fatal Analysis Reporting System are the areas around school buses and on the way to and from school. To address this, the DOT and states have wisely implemented engineering improvements as well as the Safe Routes to School program. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has argued in the past, school buses are an incredibly safe form of transportation. This is demonstrated in each state's crash data.
Currently, GHSA members ensure that federal highway safety funds are spent in areas that will have the most lifesaving benefit. Largely these are directed to critical occupant protection, drunk driving and speeding programs. The funds are limited and could be quickly devoured if a state is pressured to use its federal funding for seat belts on school buses. Using Maryland as an example, the state receives approximately 3.3 million dollars each year for its basic behavioral highway safety program. The state could spend that full amount on the school bus improvements and barely meet the need.
States are increasingly developing data-based highway safety programs that show the most likelihood of reducing fatalities. Funding seat belts on school buses does not meet that criterion.
GHSA urges DOT to rethink this position and if it moves forward suggests Secretary Peters ask Congress for a new funding source in the next highway reauthorization.
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To view the DOT's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
GHSA's comments on the proposal are posted at www.ghsa.org/html/issues/pdf/bus.comments.1.16.08.pdf [31 KB, 2 pgs.].
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)® is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. GHSA provides leadership and representation for the states and territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy and enhance program management. Its members are appointed by their Governors to administer federal and state highway safety funds and implement state highway safety plans. Contact GHSA at 202-789-0942 or visit www.ghsa.org.