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For those that use a truck mounted tank to feed their bees in the outyards, what kind and size pump are you using? Waht kind of pump are you using to transfer syrup from your holding tank to the truck mounted tank? Thanks.
For those that use a truck mounted tank to feed their bees in the outyards, what kind and size pump are you using? Waht kind of pump are you using to transfer syrup from your holding tank to the truck mounted tank? Thanks.
I use the strong-arm pail pump to get it from the truck tank to the hive.
Leer Family Honey Farm-Shannon Leer
Have a 1" honey pump with a 5 HP Honda motor. Takes about 30 seconds to gill a 1 gal feeder. 100 foot high quality hose on a old hose reel off a fire truck. Pimp is slowed down with two pulleys in the middle. You must have a pressure felief system to recirculate when nozzle is off. Nozzle is about 30 inches long so uvfont gave to bend over. 2 people can feed 500 a day. Or you can get short pipe and attach to tote and fill buckets.
I'm familiar with the feeder tank / pump / engine. I'm looking to build one. I already have the engine and tank. I was mainly looking for what brand and model pump people were using on their feeders. Thanks
this winter Im going to put a pump together. Right now I use a tote and a short pipe and fill pails on the ground. Works great but it requires alot of syrup carrying.
My neighbour has a 1" honey pump with a 5 Hp motor, and another neighbour has his hitched to an electric motor, battery run. Like suttonbeeman mentioned, they have relief valves.
I was considering a pressurized tank, but they do not work so well when the syrup gets cold.
Ian Steppler >> Canadian Beekeeper's Blog
We took a 150 gal propane tank and removed fill fitting and put in 2" ball valve. Hooked a hose to drain plug. I pump 100 gal sugar syrup into it with honey pump at home them pressurize to 60psi. Go to yards and feed with no motor running, nice and quite.
"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself." - Mark Twain
Look for an oberdorfer gear pump. I use a 1/2" in and out with zero issues. The pump generally costs about 600 bucks.
We use a honda WB 20 2 inch pump for syrup that is run at low rpms. Because it is a centrifugal pump run at low rpms we don't need a pressure relief system. This is used to transfer syrup and out in the field.
Allen do you fill pails with that pump or open feeders?
Ian Steppler >> Canadian Beekeeper's Blog
can you guys post some picture of ur setups?
I will see if I can take a picture with my phone when I get home. I hook my pump to a 275 tote with a quick disconnect so it can be easily moved off the truck or hooked to a second tote in a matter of minutes. I think the engine is a 7hp job. Does a fine job. Because its a gear pump I had to hook up a pressure relief valve. Which consequently is almost wide open all the time and I hate having syrup blowing back into my face as I am filling feeders. I think I can fill a feeder in < 1 minute. I have not tried to see how many hives I can feed in a day, but 2 of my part timers can feed 200 colonies in around 2.5 hours including drive time.
bace .. what kind of feeders are you feeling are they framed feeders
If you are asking me, yes I use frame feeders. I do not believe in slop feeding.
I use a 'trash' pump. with quick connect fittings so it can hook to a 3000 gallon tank or a tote in seconds. It was cheaper to set up than a separate gear pump/gas engine. I think the gear pump might be a more reliable set up in the long run (not sure), if one can find a good deal on a pump.
I too am interested in brands and sizes folks use to pump syrup.
Just got done filling frame feeders on a little over 400 hives in about 2 hours by myself. We use a gear pump and suck out of the top of totes.
3/4" Teel gear pump, driven with a 5HP motor, 2" pulley on motor & a 4" on the pump.
3/4" heavy duty hose with relief valve set at 40psi.
Tank hoses are clear ag-chem lines with reinforced nylon braid from a 200 gallon tote.
Fill valve is a 3/4" ball valve with a 4' 3/4" copper pipe.
20 plus years old and never let's ya down!
I have been using a Duro Max pump like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...seller=&sr=8-7 I got mine for $199 with free shipping 5 years ago. It is a Honda knock-off. Mine starts on the first pull or two every time. I ran a 'T' off the outflow line and use it to recirculate and mix dry sugar. I use a 300 gallon tank and can mix very fast. I use a 100 foot 3/4 inch hose on a reel with a gas pump nozzle (Gemplers) and can fill a 2 gallon feeder in 40 seconds. Quick connects between pump and tank and pump and hose reel make for quick set-up and break-down. My biggest problem: twice I have driven off without reeling in the hose - drove several miles. Hose survived, nozzle was toast. Buy a Craftsman rubber hose - lifetime warranty - and they will replace with no problem. Send me a private e-maill address and I will send a photo of my set-up.
Ian I mostly open feed but have used a similar step u to the one wglord describes.
Got rid of the "trash pump" set up this year, switched over to a gear pump wouldn't go back to the trash pump set up again blow to many seals when syrup is cold and stiff. Have a 2" line coming from the tank into the gear pump (Roper) then coming out is reduced down to 1 inch. Have a 4 way coming out of pump- 1 line goes back to the tank as a return line (eliminates the need for a relief valve i have found) 2nd line goes to the hose and 3rd has a valve attached for easy pump cleaning with water. All three lines coming out of the pump have valves on. 3rd valve is always shut unless cleaning, the other 2 are adjusted depending on thickness of syrup and pressure being forced on hose.
NoDak Beekeeper, what model Roper pump are you using?


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I write today not only as a Sportsmen Of Iowa but as President of Mo. Valley Waterfowlers Association to Strongly Oppose any Action Now and in the Future by legislative process or other that seeks to make or require positions with in the Fish & Wildlife Department by Political Appointment.
The above mentioned is something that I learned of from one of our members in legislature and again We strongly Object to this or any action of said nature.
1. This action would lead to widespread instability with in the Fish & Wildlife Department that would negatively impact staff but also the direction of sound conservation policy with in the state of Iowa.
2. This action based on the political whim of the day would constantly from one term to the next force the Fish & Wildlife to constantly change conservation policy itself.
3. This action would open the door for Fish & Wildlife Management positions to those who have absolutely no background in Conservation policy.
4. This action would open the door for Fish & Wildlife Management positions to those who have absolutely no back ground in Wildlife Management.
5. This action would open the door for the Fish & Wildlife Department positions to be used as political job kick backs.
6. This action would negatively impact stability of our Fish & Wildlife from Top to Bottom and it should not be Tolerated or even contemplated.
As President of Mo. Valley Waterfowlers Association WE DO NOT & WILL NOT SUPPORT any actions that seek to make any IDNR Fish & Wildlife Positions subject to by political appointment.
Individual positions like Chief of Fish & Wildlife " Dale Garner " should never be subject to " By Appointment " and here are some of our points. Bureau chief Dale Garner is an absolute asset to the state and to our Natural Resource Management capabilities, he is an asset to Iowa sportsmen in All 99 counties. Can you imagine if his position was by political appointment how the present USFWS Federal Duck Stamp issue may have been dramatically different, if subject to a political appointed who had NO idea or intense background in federal policy or zero relationship between the Flyway or USFWS? Iowa could have easily lost 4 million dollars in revenue simply because the position was given to by appointment a campaign contributor who has no extensive background in said federal policy or related subject?
I can tell you from extensive background and experience in the above issue coming from a state who utilized it's DNR Fish & Wildlife Unit and its positions throughout the agency as political kickback positions to repay supporters who had in one way or the other helped the administration during a political campaign. Should we as Senators or Representatives, Democrats or Republicans allow this very specific agency / department to be used as a political kick back cookie jar and risk the high probability that some political flunky gets the position appointment not based on his background or wildlife management skills ,but by what he or she had done for the Incoming administration? In Chicago & Springfield Illinois it's called Political Cronyism that not only has run a City into the ground but has left a DNR in utter Ruins!
Individual Positions such as our IDNR Fish & Wildlife Bureau Chief ( Dale Garner ) should be a position that does not succumb to such Cronyism appointing ideology, so that the true emphasis of the position and the person can remain entirely focused on Wildlife Resources and said Management of our states resources for the general public and not worried about his or her position as a temporary Job. This level of instability and insecurity leads and negatively effects all those below said position. That is a fact folks.
We at Mo. Valley Waterfowlers Association Highly Object to the appointment position methodology of our Fish & Wildlife Bureau Chief position. As a Iowa Sportsmen, as a Iowa constituent and as a leader with in the Iowa waterfowling community we simply cannot and will not Support any effort to establish the above. It simply puts Wildlife Management, Natural Resources and Conservation Policy on a direct path for Utter Ruins. From with in and out on the Iowa landscape, this idea, agenda or objective being sought is in itself BAD POLICY. I hope as a legislative representative of the people for the people by the people that you DO NOT leave the future of our Fish & Wildlife bureau Chief or our states Natural Resource Future in the hands of some Political appointed Flunky.
All Iowa Sportsmen should contact the below ARC members listed below and tell them in your own words to the above information that YOU DO NOT SUPPORT ANY IDEA WHAT SO EVER THAT SEEKS TO TURN OUR IDNR FISH & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT INTO A POLITICAL KICK BACK COOKIE JAR. This will open the door for political hacks to steal or have access to our conservation dollars and send our conservation programs into utter RUINS in it's wake.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/Schedules/co ... spx?CID=53
Make that call today folks and send your emails and let them know that we will not stand for this level of activity and that the Fish & Wildlife and it's chief should not be subject to political appointment Cronyism.
Its bad for conservation and devastating for Iowa sportsmen.
William J. Smith
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Nope, not 8 frame. Double 4 frame nuc boxes with a 4 frame super over each nuc...hence 4 over 4
How do you fabricate your division boards for the double 4 frame nuc boxes?
A 3/4"board rabbeted into the front and back of the box. You can use a 1x12 cut down, or two narrower boards ship-lapped together.
Since we buy our boxes (and they already have handholds milled into them), i've been thinking of trying some strips of masonite stapled to the inside of the box to act as the "rabbit". I know one guy down here that did that, and said he had good luck. Of course, the strips can be simply pulled out if not needed.
deknow (who's nephew is a good worker, and got all the boxes we have in stock assembled)
You can make the rabbet with a router if the boxes are assembled. Clamp a cleat inside the box to be used as a guide. Set the depth, of the cutter, and slide the router along the cleat. The depth of the cut should match the frame rest so bees can't cross over. If the hand holds are too deep, and the rabbet will cur into them, make it shallower and add a block between the divider and the frame rest to fill in that gap.
If you have a lot of boxes to do, build a router sled/jig from some scrap, sized to fit against a box edge and guide the router in the right location. Stand the boxes on the side you want to route/dado, clamp the sled, cut the slot. Easy peasy. :D
Mike, yes, I could also do it with a skill saw and a guide....I was just having fun :)
But more seriously, I do think that newer beeks with little equipment on hand (all of it newish), and limited tooling could cut the masonite and the divider with a skill saw and staple in masonite guides with a $10 electric stapler without making any irreversible changes to the equipment...and hopefully without making ay irreversible changes to the number of fingers on each hand. I'm just saying that for someone without a complete shop setup and with limited experience, this could be accomplished safely and easily at a portable work bench outside on a sunny day with a skill saw.
Well, true. But I sure wouldn't use Masonite.
I'm a big fan of FBM's vids. I think I'll do what deknow said, attach a strip or extra board inside the walls to make my rabbits, and will make this queen castle / double nuc box.
it warps and twists and, IMO, isn't thick enough.
Maybe I'm wrong about what Brushy uses. It is smooth on both sides. The two castles that I've used for the past two years have done well - no warping. However, one problem with them is that the dividers are VERY hard to remove once the bees glue them in place. I've almost had to destroy them to get them out.
Nice pics MP.
I'm making dividers that hang from the frame rests. 3/4" thick stock. No box modification.


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Discussion in 'Audio, Video & Gadget Tech' started by gregory1234, Oct 22, 2012.
I need some cheap hatchet improvements for my stock interior. Any ideas?
What do you mean by cheap? $0-$50, $50-$100, $100-$200?
Don't buy cheap gadgets. At least, outside of air freshners. Or new light bulbs (LED bulbs). They're the only two "cheap" things worth buying for your stock interior.
Also, avoid cheap hatchets. Having the head break loose from the handle is no fun when chopping things with it.
Plus, it would help if you had some sort of idea what you were actually looking for, and what you wanted to spend on it. Asking the Internet for ideas about cheap junk to throw inside your trunk is probably not a great idea.
ever though of a Dash Cover/Liner-------looks great on photos I have seen, and I have
thought about getting a suede - look one for our CREW.
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You do need to read the book. Though you will find the book a little different than the movie.
I originally read all the books in High School. We then read them to our kids a couple of times. So it is a big thing for our family to see these Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies. We have had great fun with them over the years!


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Happy Valentine's Day! Ain't Love Grand?
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Newlyweds in Love, Heart Shaped Macaroons
Love those dresses, esp the floral. Happy Valentines!
happy valentine's day!
I think Valentine's Day is a ridiculously contrived commercial holiday. Still, I love those cookies and would enjoy eating them.
So sweet! Love the heart shaped macaroons!
i love love too! Happy Valentine's to you & LOVE this beautiful color inspiration! xo
Although contrived, I love the red that was chosen for this inspiration board, as well as the vintage twist.
sweet!! happy vday!!
Love that you went red versus pink :) Happy Valentine's Day!
so beautiful!! Happy Valentine's Day
Beautiful pictures!! Love the macarons! Happy V-day!!!
Laura xoxo
Love those heart shaped macaroons!!
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This was a beautiful apartment in a great location. The building felt safe, with a secure gate and a security guard. It was an easy walk to Santa Fe and major train/bus lines. The kitchen was great for cooking. We enjoyed the lovely balcony almost daily with it's view of the city. Marcos made arriving and departing easy. The only negative was a noisy nearby train line but we got used to it.
Maravilloso apartamento, situado muy cerca de estupendos restaurantes, subte , tiendas , me encanto la hopitalidad tanto del anfitrion marcos , como de los trabajadores del apartamento ( seguridad , limpieza .. etc). Apartamento muy luminoso , con una maravillosa vista desde la terraza y de la azotea , la cual disfrutamos mucho de la piscina , gym , sauna . Muy recomendable este apartamento.
Spitzenmäßiges Appartment mit einem sehr guten Dachbereich zum Baden und relaxen!
Sehr gute Anbindung an die "Subte" gleich um die Ecke!
Symphatischer hilfsbereiter Gastgeber!!!
Sehr zu empfehlen!!!
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We really appreciated both this flat and the surroundings. A very useful balcony with sun in the afternoon. Fully equipped with all you need. Two bathrooms are always useful. A nice view from large windows both upstairs and downstairs makes the flat look bigger. A very well kept pool on the top floor, with a gym just beside, makes your living space feel great. A very sunny spot with nice view. The surroundings are calm with good, not too expensive, family driven restaurants. Our host, Marcos was the best you can get. We love this place and already want to be back.
Nice apartment with all basic equipment you might need and clean. The location is great, just around the corner of the metro and trains in a beautiful district!
In summer it must be really nice to use the pool. Unfortunately we visited Buenos Aires in winter. ;)
2 weeks in beautiful Buenos Aires.What can else can we say ?
Magnifique ! :-)
Loft is functional and clean. Small wink at the balcony. Nice place to have breakfast and enjoy the morning sun while BS AS is waking up!
Location of this loft is just perfect, too. Train und subway station just at minutes walk.
Parlermo has so much to offer in terms of restaurants,cafés, little shops and green areas. I can only recomand!
Marcos is absolutely great. He was very helpful with our accomodations. He responded whenever we called with any difficulty. He help orient us to Buenos Aires. The aprtment was cozy, clean and suited our needs to a tee.
Great apartment at the right Location. Fantastic view from the roof while swimming in the pool. Palermo is the best place to stay in Buenos Aires.
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Discussion in 'Chevy Monte Carlo Forum' started by ChevyFan, Nov 18, 2006.
I thought about buying a Monte Carlo a few years ago. I got a truck instead, much more practical.
The Monte Carlo isn't a bad looking vehicle. It's that high-quality sporty 2-door with a big backseat category.
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is that an 07 monty carlo?? i remember one of my friends had an 87 i think it was. I LOVE THAT CAR!!!! i wanna find another one like that. i think that and an Trans AM are the only cars ill buy
My brother in law bought one last year and kept it for a few months than traded it back in . He had a black SS and that thing was sharp!
yeah nice cars. but my only problem is that the new ones are too quiet. no matter what you do to them they will never sound like the 80's models. now has anyone seen that one i think its called the montie carlo Aro or something like that the reer windo streaches all the way to the spoiler?not like the normal ones.
Ya the MONTE CARLO "SS" AERO COUPE that was kinda funky looking, I remember thoughs. Very rare too.
i have an 05 MC SS....its quick for a daily driver, but i do have a 99 grand prix with quite a bit of motor work that will walk on my stock 3.8 supercharged car
If I'm way out of line here.......SLAP ME! But I was like 99.99% sure that they don't make the Monte Carlo any more?...........AMY
They're good cars. Except for the lower intake manifold gasket problems and leaking coolant. They just keep on running. My has an 00 Monte. Has over 170K on it. We just retired it. She had an accident with a it and a Dodge Ram 1500. She walked away shook up and some bruising from the seat belt. The Ram looks worse than her car. Shame. That Monte would have made it to 200K no problem. Cost for parts to fix it is just too much. RIP Monte you server us well.
I may get her another one. She isn't real keen on the Impala. Only wants a Chevy product. That's my gal
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The chief congressional investigators of Operation Fast and Furious released explosive testimony from the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that they say indicates the Obama administration tried to stonewall Congress, deny witnesses the ability to testify freely, and fire employees who refused to conceal damning information. According to acting ATF Director Kenneth Melson not only did the Justice Department play fast-and-loose with Fast and Furious, but other government agencies may have known – and funded – the straw purchasers the ATF program was designed to catch. The agency's investigation, which has resulted in at least two deaths, may have been entirely unnecessary.
Scorn on the Fourth of July
Congressman Darrell Issa and Sen. Charles Grassley sent a joint letter to Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday, revealing that Melson gave a transcribed interview on the Fourth of July, with only his personal lawyer present. The news must have come as a shock to Holder. Melson's testimony had been scheduled to take place July 13, with Melson's counsel and Obama administration lawyers from the DoJ and ATF taking part.
According to the letter, Melson testified that the administration had not informed him of his legal right "to attend a voluntary interview with [his] own lawyer… rather than participate with counsel representing the Department's interests."
"We are disappointed that no one had previously informed him of that provision of the agreement," they wrote. "Instead, Justice Department officials sought to limit and control his communications with Congress. This is yet another example of why direct communications with Congress are so important and are protected by law."
(Obstruction of) Justice Department
The Congressmen's recounting of Melson's testimony includes mistakes he admitted making, including not personally reviewing hundreds of documents relating to Fast and Furious until March of this year. "By his account, he was sick to his stomach when he obtained those documents and learned the full story," they write.
In the most stinging passage of the letter, Issa and Grassley accuse the administration of a concerted cover-up….


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Even if you don't know much about music, you can create music intuitively as if you were arranging sounds in space. The music that you see on the 16 × 16 grid of buttons is the music that is performed.
On the 16 × 16 grid of buttons, basically, the horizontal direction is time, and the vertical direction is pitch. By laying sounds on these buttons, you can combine rhythms and melodies to produce music. A button will glow when its sound is produced. The movements of the glowing lights produce a visual performance.
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New Functions in version 1.5.0
- Compatible with Inter-App Audio features (iOS 7 and above, not including iPhone4)
Instrument App can be assigned to each layer during performance.
Can be used with other apps that are compatible with the new iOS7 features of Inter-App Audio, such as Synth Arp & Drum Pad.
- Compatible with Audiobus
Can be used with other apps that are compatible with Audiobus
- SoundCloud browser window added
TNR-i songs upload to SoundCloud can be played.
- Guide screen added
Pressing and holding the L button or the R button will bring up the user guide. This feature can be turned off by selecting System Menu - Guide and "None."
- Bug fixes
Variety of Musical Expressions
TNR-i can produce 16 types of sounds at the same time (16 layers), and it can memorize up to 16 song patterns produced using those sounds (16 blocks). By switching between song patterns in real time, you can produce a rich variety of musical expressions.
6 Performance Modes
There are six different types of performance modes that you can select for each layer. You can make elaborate music by combining different modes. In score mode, the most fundamental of the modes, you can arrange sounds horizontally (temporally) and vertically (by pitch). In the exciting random mode, the sounds that you arrange are not just played in order—the melody and rhythm constantly change as twists are added. In draw mode, you can perform music by tracing your finger across the buttons as if drawing a picture. In bounce mode, the glowing lights are like bouncing balls that produce sound when they fall. In push mode, you can continuously change the sound as you perform. In solo mode, which is fun for solo performances, you can easily adjust the speed of repetition and the pitch.
First, please try the demo. You can experience the joy of performance just by switching layers.
- Loading the Demo: From the menu (touch the display), touch All Blocks, iD-Xtra_uncTK, and then Load.
- Switching layers: Press R5 and the area that the 16 × 16 buttons are in at the same time. (You can double-tap R5 to hold it and make it easier to switch layers.)
TNR-i Sessions with Distant Friends
The appeal of TNR-i isn't just limited to its faithful duplication of the TENORI-ON concept, design and interface, which were developed under the supervision of Toshio Iwai.
If you are connected to a network, you can participate in TNR-i sessions with distant friends and others. Up to four people can connect to each other over a network and enjoy performing together simultaneously. First, tap Clear and the display at the same time to activate the Game Center feature. Then, invite your friends, or use the auto-match feature to automatically select a partner, and start your session. For more details, see page 23 of the internal manual.
Manual: From the menu (touch the display), touch System Menu and then Manual.
If you update the TENORI-ON (TNR-w or TNR-o) to version 2.1 and use it with TNR-i, you can participate in sessions using the TENORI-ON (TNR-w or TNR-o).
Preset Sounds
The preset sounds of TNR-i are the same as those of the TENORI-ON, and the performance files are also compatible. You can use iTunes to transfer performance files saved on your TENORI-ON SD card to TNR-i. Of course, the reverse is also possible.
Please enjoy the world of TENORI-ON.
New Functions in version 1.3.0
Audio Recording, SoundCloud, AudioCopy
- Record TNR-i 2-mix output and share it on SoundCloud.
- Copy&Paste audio files between iOS apps (AudioCopy)
User Voice, Sampling, Simple Edit, Import
- Assign your own waves to user voice 1,2,3. Each wave max is 5seconds.
- Record waves using iPhone/iPad built in mic.
- Easy wave editing function (trimming, normalizing)
- TENORI-ON User Voice Manager file (.tnw) is compatible.
- Available 3 sample files.
-- Loading the file: From the menu (touch the display), touch Preference menu, touch User Voice Settings, touch User1, touch File mark (right, bottom), and then select 01_Voice, 02_Synth, or 03_SE.
Game Center Session --- Twitter, Message exchange
- Twitter posting is available at the beginning of the session.
- Message exchange, like a chatting, is available during the session.
- Can select to start or stop the session from the menu.
- WIST(Wireless Sync Start Technology) is available
--You can easily make sync start with the other iOS apps that have WIST function.
WIST is a trademark and software of KORG
New Functions in version 1.4.0
File Share Function
- Share your TNR-i saved files with other TNR-i users
You can now make a new song with other TNR-i users by exchanging your "Block" data or your "Layer" data.
You can also add comments to your files.
View the data on the server by either uploaded order or popularity order.
* Twitter account required to login the server
Additional Multi Player Session Functions
- View the location of the session members on a map.
- Chatting history list is now available.
16x16 Buttons Brightness Control Function
- You now have the ability to control the brightness of the 16x16 buttons.
External Display Function
- Using the Apple VGA adaptor you can view the 16x16 buttons on an external display.
Mic Recording Function
- Record audio via the microphone, as well as the audio produced by your TNR-i performance.
* The Game Center feature is a network feature provided by Apple. It is mainly used for multi-player gaming.
* You must have an Internet connection to participate in a network session. You also have to sign in to the Game Center.
* To run TNR-i smoothly, we recommend that you use an iPhone 4 or later or an iPod touch, 4th generation or later.
* Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
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- Faithful To Hardware
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- Portability
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- No Audiobus
Best Uses
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Comments about Yamaha tnr-i:
I have enjoyed TNR-i for over a year now and I do like it, a lot. The abilty to create my tunes and export them to SoundCloud or Copy to Pasteboard, helps me share my tunes to others. I like the sound palette in the app and reminds me of older Yamaha PSS synths, which of my favorite is the PSS-360.
Now, for this app to be taken seriously nowadays in the iOS universe, TNR-i needs to add support for Audiobus, better yet, also add JACK support while you at it, to be ahead of the interapp audio game! Another thing to have if you decide to add Audiobus and/or JACK, you will need the app to run on the background. So please add background audio to the app.
Also, why is TNR-i the only app of over 50 that I have in my iPad that does NOT work with a USB-Powered MIDI keyboards??? I have a M-Audio Oxygen 61 MIDI keyboard that I use with all my MIDI-Capable apps on my iPad and all work fine, except TNR-i. When I open TNR-i with my MIDI keys attached via Apple's CCK the keyboard turns off abruptly, like there is not enough power to juice the keyboard. This only happens with TNR-i! If I have to use a self-powered keyboard to use TNR-i on my iPad it defeats the purpose of having a mobile setup.
This MIDI issue is my biggest complaint as I'm usable to use the vast sound palette of TNR-i with my MIDI keys. My other calls for improvement are Audiobus/JACK support and background audio.
Thank you for the chance to review the app and hopefully you can address those improvements to the app and bring it to the forefront of iOS apps.


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TutorialsImproving image quality by preventing correctly sized images being resized
7 January 2011 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
Sometimes you'll have to create websites for clients that are very demanding when it comes to image quality, say graphic designers or photographers. SilverStripe can be a showstopper here, since images are always being re-saved when you're using something like $SetHeight in your template. This can reduce image quality quite a lot, especially when using JPEG images.Continue reading...
TutorialsRegistering Users and allowing them to edit their details
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These days many sites require users to register to get full functionality (SSbits included!). This is something that although not avaiable out of the box in SilverStripe is quite strait forward and a great way to gain a better understanding of both the Member and Form systems. In this tutorial we are going to create a simple registration form and a page for users to then edit their details.Continue reading...
TutorialsRotating and Greyscaling Images using GD and Decorators
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Some of you might have noticed that SilverStripe's GD class has a couple of interesting looking functions, namely rotate($angle) and greyscale($Red, $Green, $Blue). However it was never quite clear how to use these functions (at least not to me anyway!). So after a bit of trial and error, it turns out it's pretty simple to achieve by decorating the image class and adding a couple of simple functions...Continue reading...
TutorialsQuick & Easy Google Analytics with SiteConfig
24 November 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
Many people need a way to monitor their website, and while it's pretty easy to add the code to a SilverStripe template, or even the basic Page_Controller, I thought I would show how I modularized and made it accessible from the SiteConfig area of the CMS.Continue reading...
TutorialsDataObjects as Pages - Part 2: Using Model Admin and URL Segments to create a product catalogue
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We now know the basics of using DataObjects as Pages from Part 1 of this tutorial. In part 2, we are now going to look at taking this further and creating a basic product catalogue with products that are DataObjects managed via the ModelAdmin interface. This tutorial will also serve as an introduction to ModelAdmin it self, which is an extremely powerful CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) manager for any type of DataObject, whether used as pages or not.Continue reading...
TutorialsEmbedding a contact form in a sidebar
28 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
In this tutorial we are going to add a form to a sidebar that can be included on any page on a website. You will be able to set whether to show the Form on a particular page via checkbox in the CMS. The work is based on the Working with SiteConfig and Creating a Simple Contact Form tutorials.Continue reading...
TutorialsPaginating a filtered DataObjectSet
25 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
If you have ever tried to paginate a DataObjectSet that has been customised since fetching it from the database you will have descovered that it simply doesn't work. This short tutorial provides some great code to resolve this problem and paginate to your hearts content!Continue reading...
TutorialsDynamically Generating Dropdown Lists
13 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
This post title may look familiar, but it has in fact been completely re-written with lots of new code! When using dropdown menus, you will often want to dynamically generate the options, usually to a list of DataObjects or Pages for the user to choose from. This tutorial explores the options at your disposal when it comes to creating dynamic dropdowns in the SilverStripe.Continue reading...
TutorialsDataObjects as Pages - Part 1: Keeping it Simple
4 October 2010 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
In this two part tutorial, I am going to show you how to display DataObjects as if they were pages. This is often very useful for times when you have lots of items that don't warrant full site tree objects, but do need to be displayed on their own on the site. In this first part displaying Staff Members we are going to keep it simple, using a Data Object Manager to manage our Staff Members and referring to their ID in the URL. Later in part 2, we will see how to use ModelAdmin to manage a Search Engine friendly product catalogue.Continue reading...
TutorialsUsing Short Codes to embed a YouTube video
28 April 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
SilverStripe 2.4 has introduced shortcodes to the CMS editor. Simply, the CMS user can now add short BBCode style code to the editor area and it can then be replaced using a predefined function. For example [link id=23] could be replaced by the link to Page with an ID of 23. In fact that is exactly how internal links created in the links sidebar work in 2.4, preventing them from breaking when URLs change.Continue reading...
TutorialsWorking with Site Config
19 April 2010 | | | Supports v2.4Tweet
One of the great new features of 2.4 is the introduction of a Site Config page. This allows you to put all of those fields which are not page related, such as The sites title, root access permissions and even the current theme. The SiteConfig class is simply a dataobject and so can easily be extended to include fields, relationships and functions which you can then access from anywhere in your site.Continue reading...
TutorialsUsing SilverStripe Environment files for Database Configuration
17 February 2010 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
Wouldn't it be easy to have a single environment configuration for all your SilverStripe sites without having to reconfigure each one individually? Wouldn't it be great not to have to change environment settings when you push your site from development to live servers? This is easy to achieve using the SilverStripe "ConfigureFromEnv" script.Continue reading...
TutorialsAdding an Email Field to the Page Comment Form
4 February 2010 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
SilverStripes comment system is great when you don't need anything more than the standard feilds, but as soon as you need some extra functionality, things get a little complicated. In this tutorial we will be adding an Email field to the comment form.Continue reading...
TutorialsEmbed flash content using SWFObject
3 December 2009 | | | Supports v2.4, v2.3Tweet
There are numerous ways to embed flash content into your SilverStripe Website. A commonly used and very flexible method to embed flash is provided by the SWFObject script. In this snippet I'll show you how to create a custom FlashPage that will contain flash content, embedded using SWFObject.Continue reading...
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Children two years of age and under do not require a ticket to attend a game, provided they sit on the lap of an accompanying adult. Once a child turns three, they will need their own ticket to enter the ballpark.
Bags & Coolers
Guests may bring in bags that do not exceed 16"x16"x 8 and they must be stored under your seat. All bags are subject to search upon entry (see Bottles, Cans & Outside Beverages). Prohibited items, including hard-sided coolers, will not be permitted inside the ballpark.
Bottles, Cans & Outside Beverages
No bottles, cans or outside beverages (including water/ice) may be brought into Safeco Field. Exceptions are made for guests with medical needs, baby bottles and unopened, soft-sided, single-serve containers (such as small milk cartons, juice boxes, etc.). Guests may bring in empty plastic bottles and fill them at any of the 66 drinking fountains located throughout the ballpark.
Fold up strollers should be stored under your seat or checked at a Guest Service Center located at Section 128 or 329.
Baby Changing Areas and Nursing Lounge
As a convenience to our guests with small children, baby-changing tables are located in most restrooms throughout the ballpark. Also, a Nursing Lounge is available at Section 128.
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Beef Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Recipe
- 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 4 whole pita breads, warmed
- 1. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, parsley, garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Toss beef with herbs, pepper and remaining salt.
- 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan.
- 3. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Serve on pitas; top with onion and sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 filled pita with 1/4 cup sauce: 405 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
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"I thought these had great flavor! I will definitely be making these again."
"My hubs and I had this just last night. I used a red onion instead of a white just for contrast. I used my own dried herbs instead of fresh and they worked out just fine. Just remember that dried measurements are different than fresh measurements. It was very, very good and I know we'll have it again."
"The beef and yogurt sauce are perfect together in a soft pita! My family loved this recipe. I pan fried the steaks whole and sliced them thin after cooking so I could keep them just a bit rare. Thanks trixiejo302 for the salad suggestion. It was a wonderful accompaniment!"
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Located on the Keystone Lake, these roomy condos provide the perfect location to explore the rocky mountain setting. In the winter months, the shimmering Keystone Lake is transformed into the largest outdoor Zamboni-maintained ice rink in North America, adding to the festive atmosphere surrounding Lakeside Village. Premier Units are individually owned and decorated. These units cater to guests who expect fine lodging accommodations. The Premier units signify properties with exceptional accommodations. All furnishings and accessories throughout the units are of the highest quality, provide superior comfort, and show minimal to no signs of wear. The kitchens are equipped with top quality appliances, top-rated stone and finishes that are superb in appearance. Premier bathrooms are exceptional in their finishes and superior in appearance. Bedroom mattresses and box springs are of superior quality, condition and support. Flat screen televisions are located throughout the unit.Units typically have access to pool or hot-tub and/or common areas. In the summer, try your hand at paddle boating, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Keystone Lake, biking on the nearby recreation path, and fly-fishing in theSnake River. There are several delicious restaurants located in Lakeside Village or venture out to try one of several other award-winning dining options in Keystone. When you're ready to relax after a long day of recreation, you'll have gorgeous mountain views to enjoy from the comfort of your condo. Many of the units offer views of the lake or Continental Divide. Amenities include a pool and hot tub, ski storage and on-site laundry. Lakeside Village condos are on the shuttle route for a quick ride to the ski lifts and ski services. Our single-bedroom units include the studio, which sleeps two people maximum; the one bedroom, which sleeps two comfortably, four maximum; and the one bedroom plus loft, which consists ofone enclosed bedroom with one open-bedroom loft and sleeps four comfortably, six maximum. The two bedroom has two enclosed bedrooms, one or two full bathrooms, a living room with sofa pull-out, and sleeps four comfortably, six maximum. If you need alittle extra space, the two bedroom plus loft has two enclosed bedrooms and one open-bedroom loft, one or two full bathrooms, and a living room with sofa pull-out. For groups, we offer our three- and four-bedroom units, which are perfect for family vacations or a mountain getaway with a large group of friends. Attributes that you are likely to see in a Premier unit may include mountain-inspired furnishings, flat screen TVs, updated kitchen with solid surface counter tops, upgraded floor coverings, accent walls and custom paint finishes, high end lighting and plumbing fixtures, or perhaps a full gourmet kitchen. If there is a particular feature that you are looking for please call and let one of our experts know. We will do our best to fulfill any requests! Our Standard Units are individually owned and decorated; each offers good quality furniture and design. A standard unit is fully furnished and typically has access to pool or hot-tub and/or common areas. Overall, the unit is comfortable and attractive but does not typically exhibit the decorative enhancements of a Premier unit.
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A movie, directed by Alan Peterson, which rebuts some of the deceits in Michael Moore's movie, Fahrenheit 9/11. It includes appearances by actor Ron Silver, Democratic Senator Zell Miller, author Ann Coulter, political adviser Dick Morris, and author Dave Kopel. It documents the misuse of information and footage in Moore's film and combts some of his ideas. Nowhere near as hyped as Moore's film, therefore, nowhere near as profitable.
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- Four Semi-Private Surf Lessons, Two Paddleboard Lessons, and Two Yoga Classes per Guest
- Guided Inland Hike
- Round-Trip Ground Transportation from the Airport to Hotel and Surf Breaks
Oahu's North Shore is known for its stellar surf, but you don't have a clue how to hang ten. Don't let a little thing like inexperience keep you from riding waves; instead, Escape to Jetty Betty Surf School for a surfing camp that will start you on the road to shredding swells in no time.
Whether you choose to travel solo or with a partner, private accommodations at Kalani Hawaii will be your home base during the trip. Lush landscaping gives way to a wide swath of sandy beach just outside your door.
The surfing world often feels like a boys' club, but Vanessa—owner of Jetty Betty—can hang with any competition. She'll be on hand to instruct daily surf lessons, direct you to the best breaks, and lead stand-up paddleboard tours of a nearby river filled with sea turtles. All that time on the board can stiffen up your muscles, so you'll keep limber with yoga classes on the beach.
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Impingement occurs when inflammation, bone spurs, or fluid buildup causes a rotator cuff tendon to be squeezed and rub against a bone.
Every time you raise your arm above your head, the upper tendon in the rotator cuff (supraspinatus tendon) and the bursa that lies on top of the tendon glide on the underside of the upper end of your shoulder blade (acromion).
- The underside of the acromion may be rough and rub or scrape (abrade) the bursa and tendon.
- Activities that require repeated overhead arm movements can result in painful inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) and/or the tendon (tendinitis).
Over time, the tendon may wear against the underside of the acromion.
- Tiny tears may develop.
- Then, the tendons in the rotator cuff can no longer balance the upward pull of the shoulder muscle (deltoid) on the head of the upper arm bone. This can lead to further damage to the rotator cuff tendon. The weaker the tendon becomes, the more likely it is to get partially or completely torn.
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Honduras: The Banana Industry
Resistance in the Banana Republic: Commemorating 'El Camino de Mayo'
The past didn't go anywhere, did it? It's right here, right now... Time is an enormous long river and I'm standing in it, just as you're standing in it. My elders were the tributaries and everything they thought, and every struggle they went through, and everything they gave their lives to, and every song they created, and every poem that they laid down flows down to me... - Utah Phillips
Nestled in the back of a pickup truck on the way to El Progreso, Yoro, in northwestern Honduras, we travel down from the mountains and into the valley, heading towards the town where a festival of resistance is to take place in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the great strike of 1954. The participation of strike participants, a concert until dawn, a march and other actions are on the agenda, to celebrate May 1st and to pay homage to one of the most important actions of political resistance in the history of the country.
The context was one of decades of exploitation and repression against workers and other sectors of the population, at the hands of a series of dictatorships and undemocratic governments who governed at the service of the economic elite, consisting primarily of the US banana companies controlling enclaves all along the north and, to a lesser extent, other foreign and nationally owned exportation-exploitation industries -- mining, textiles, etc. Aside from the successive national governments, these interests were well protected by both "Honduran" and US military and other repressive forces.
On April 10, 1954, dock workers in Tela refused to load one of the United Fruit Company's cargo ships, demanding the overtime pay to which they were legally entitled. News of the action traveled quickly and soon workers of the Tela Railroad Company, a UFCO subsidiary, in Puerto Cortés, El Progreso, La Lima and Bataan declared themselves on strike. By April 30, all workers in El Progreso, the heart of the actions, were on strike and had organized a local strike committee, which virtually self-governed the entire town.
In support of the strikers' demands -- an 8-hour day, double pay for overtime, improved health services for workers, provision of gear to protect workers' health, education for their children, abolition of the obligation to eat in company-run eateries, among many others -- many others joined what became a nation-wide action: 25,000 Standard Fruit Company workers; tobacco factory workers in San Pedro Sula; women workers of 7 textile companies in the same city; miners of the foreign-owned Rosario Mining Co.; thousands of workers in the capital of Tegucigalpa, etc.
The strike lasted 69 days, amidst State accusations of communism and international instigation, and amidst the numerous tactics of transnational companies and Honduran government to repress and debilitate the movement and its Central Committee, some of whose members met with political persecution including jail, torture and, reportedly, assassination. The agreement reached met many of the workers' demands for better pay and working conditions and opened the path to the legalization of union organizations.
Fifty years later, remembering the actions of 1954 is not enough. The drastic conditions of poverty, hunger, exploitation and persecution remain prevalent in Honduras, kept in place by the coalition of the State, international financial institutions and economic interests, including both national elite and foreign-owned companies. Repression of social movement leaders and organizers by State and company forces, especially along the north coast, has been on the rise, to the extent that human rights organizations compare the phenomenon to the repression and state terrorism of the 1980s under the National Security Doctrine.
The Land is Rich with History
Nestled in the back of the pickup truck on the way to El Progreso, I am reminded of my previous journey along the same highway, in the company of activist and lawyer Marcelino Martínez, member of the Mártires de Guaymas organization who has received multiple death threats for his active participation both as a grassroots activist and as a lawyer in a number of struggles for land rights, indigenous rights, and in the growing movement against the environmental dangers and health risks posed by foreign-owned mining concessions.
"I used to live just over there," comments Marcelino along the way, "when my father worked for the transnational [banana company]."
The land is rich with history, with memory. Driving along the highway is a living stream of consciousness -- snippets of lives, childhood memories, struggles...
That house over there is where a compañero used to live. He was a land rights activist, involved in the land recuperation movement, recognized as a leader in the region for his unwavering commitment and for the clarity of his ideas and objectives. So they took him away. They brought him back during the night to the house where he lived with his mother. "Señora!," they shouted, "the meat has arrived!," as they dumped the lifeless body -- disfigured from torture -- in the patio before driving off into the night.
The narrative is incessant, jumping back and forth in time. "And over here, down that road, another compañero was assassinated by soldiers..."
The land is rich with history, with blood. This region of Honduras once formed part of the banana enclaves controlled by the US-owned United Fruit Company, subsequently known as United Brands and Chiquita, operating in Honduras under the guise of its subsidiary, the Tela Railroad Company. These enclaves still exist in much of northern Honduras, although in some areas plantations now produce African palm, the fruit of which is processed into palm oil for export.
The lands owned by these transnational fruit companies, many of which were granted as concessions by a series of banana industry-propped governments in the early 20th century, have included massive tracts of idle land. These uncultivated properties legally formed part of the land reform of the 1960s and 70s, which ordered idle lands to be expropriated and redistributed to the landless. For the most part, the reform was never implemented, and the land rights movement, which involved land recuperations all over the region, was met with heavy-handed repression, which continues today.
Festival of Resistance 2004
Nestled in the back of the pickup truck, we arrive in El Progreso ('Progress'), part of an influx of thousands coming to participate in the festival of resistance organized by the National Coordination of Popular Resistance. The steady stream of union members, social movement organizations and general public continues to arrive for hours after the inauguration of events at 6pm on April 30th.
A number of participants and survivors of the 1954 strike are invited onto the stage to share their experiences and memories. Two of them were members of the Central Committee. Although a couple have lost much of their mobility and their voices shake, none have lost the clarity of their struggle or their commitment to fight for justice.
Two of the special guests are women, one of whom is introduced with the remarks that the role of women is ever so important, as it was in 1954, when these women supporting their striking husbands, making tortillas for the workers... A few cringes, a brief consultation, a quick correction: This compañera was not making tortillas for the men -- she was one of the strike leaders in Tela! In fact, the Security and Discipline Committee during the strike was comprised of women, who are recognized for their success; during the course of the actions, crime was virtually non-existent.
Over the course of the evening, the stage hosts a multitude of talent: political folk music, dance troupes, speeches, Garífuna ensembles, singers, songwriters and musicians from all over Honduras. Invited artists from El Salvador, Nicaragua and Peru share their music and messages of solidarity. The concert continues all night, as the thousands of participants dance, read the information displays about the strike and different organizations and struggles around the country, and stretch out on the grass to dream in the open air.
At last, the much awaited group headlining the show comes onto the stage a good 6 hours into the event. Los Guaraguao, a Venezuelan group famous for their politically charged music in the 1970s, has made it to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the longest and largest strike in the history of Honduras. Although fierce repression and persecution forced the group to disappear from the public eye in the 1980s, the popularity of their music has continued in Central America, where many of their songs have become anthems of the diverse social movements of the region. "Ud. No ve que se llevan lo que es de nuestra tierra, y sólo nos van dejando miseria y sudor de obrero..."
If the River Could Speak
As the music comes to an end at 4:30 in the morning, people begin to regroup and march to take over the three bridges leading in and out of town, in celebration of May 1st and to commemorate the actions in 1954. The bridge 'of democracy,' an important site for political actions in El Progreso because of its role 50 years ago, straddles the Ulua river. The music and discourses continue as the sun rises over the dozens of organizations congregating on the bridge, where the protest lasts several hours. Aside from in El Progreso, tens of thousands of people are participating in marches and actions in Tegucigalpa and elsewhere around the country.
The Ulua passes under the demonstration as people wait for the arrival of hundreds of members and activists belonging to SITRATERCO, the Tela Railroad Company Workers' Union, one of the unions legally constituted in the aftermath of the 1954 strike. They arrive on foot and proceed to pay homage to the heroes and martyrs of the struggle. Some strike activists were jailed, tortured and reportedly assassinated, the continuation of a long history of persecution of workers' movements in Honduras.
The night before, one of the 1954 strike participants had spoken about the terrible acts of repression carried out against strike activists. "If the river could speak," he began, his voice breaking. In the morning, SITRATERCO members hold a ceremony in honour of those who did not make it to see the fruits of their struggles. A stream of flowers falls silently from the bridge and disappears into the flowing current below.
Leaving the river behind, the different groups meet up to form a single march into town, where a final rally concludes the events. Nestled in the back of a pickup truck, between bananas and bright-eyed children, we follow the winding highway into the mountains, the birthplace of rivers.
********** This article was written by Sandra Cuffe, who works with Rights Action in Honduras.
To support grassroots organizations working for social justice in Honduras, to participate in an educational delegation to learn about the issues confronting the local population, or for more information, please contact Rights Action: email@example.com, 416-654-2074, www.rightsaction.org


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USA West Coast - August 2004
Trip Start Aug 03, 2004
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After staying up most the night trying to tie up all the loose ends before we left, we boarded the 1105 BMI flight from Manchester to San Francisco via Chicago. Both sets of parents were there to see us off and there were tears from the women as we said our good-byes. The flights were good and we were well fed by BMI. On landing in Chicago it was noticeable that we'd left the cold of England behind and Ig was amused by the revolving toilet seat covers (it doesn't take much!). We crashed out after arriving at our hotel in San Francisco in a bid to cure our jet lag and to refresh ourselves for the hectic programme ahead. We had pretty much mapped out tour of Western USA before we left, starting in San Francisco before heading down the coast to LA, then inland to see Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Zion National Park, Death Valley and Yosemite and ending back in San Francisco.
San Francisco
San Francisco was 'done' in two installments, at the beginning and the end of our US tour. Prior to picking up our hire car and heading down the coast to LA, we took the BART train into downtown San Francisco and then the ferry to Alcatraz for a close up look at the 'Rock.' The audio tour was excellent and it was eerie to step into prison cells once inhabited by America's most hardened criminals. The hire car was picked up from San Francisco airport and Mary was the first to drive the sporty blue Dodge Neon. Ig navigated and concentrated on getting the iTrip working to provide the soundtrack for our road trip. (For all those technophobes out there an iTrip is a device which plugs into an iPod and transmits the music by FM radio to the car stereo. We had treated ourselves to a new iPod mini before we left home to carry our music but bought the iTrip from the Apple store in San Francisco which while we're on the subject is a great place to spend a few hours - demos, free internet etc).
On returning to San Francisco at the end of our tour, we stayed at the excellent USA hostel near Union Square and spent three days exploring the rest of the sights of San Francisco. Highlights were the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to see Warhol's soup cans and some 'Pollocks' and cycling round Golden Gate Park and across Golden Gate Bridge. Mary wasn't quite sure what she had let herself in for when setting out on the twenty mile ride up and down the streets of San Francisco, but managed to make it despite weary legs. San Francisco is a beautiful city and there's lots to do and see, although the presence of beggars on every street corner detracted from it slightly.
Los Angeles
First impressions of LA are it is big, and cool (but not in terms of temperature!).
There was no room at the inn where we had booked in Venice as the room was 'flooded'. At least this is what we were told but we did wonder if they'd rented out our room to someone else due to the X-games being held at Venice that weekend. Instead we found some accommodation in Hollywood at a Travelodge - always reliable. We had a great time in LA seeing the sights of Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood sign, the Regent Beverley Wilshire (for all the Pretty woman fans), Venice Beach and a trip to Universal Studios with Simon and Jo - Mary's Uni friend from Chester who happened to be out in America at the same time.
The trip to Universal was great day out and is thoroughly recommended. Jo and Simon also joined us for a day hanging out at Venice beach where the basketball match with DJs, MCs and half time street dancing was one of the highlights. Ig didn't quite fit into the Baywatch image as he went A over T whilst trying to roller blade along the Boardwalk. A great time was had in L.A, a big place with loads to see and do and it's fascinating to see the places you see on TV or in the movies.
Las Vegas
Vegas is mad. The hotels/casinos are huge and unbelievably extravagant. We arrived early evening at the Sahara Hotel (a bargain on Expedia at approx 22GBP/night). Ig was keen to get moving and get off for 'a quick gamble.' He had a win on the video poker machine but quickly lost it, whilst Mary used a dollar and saw it quickly go so gave up. After a few days we had figured out the best way to get the 'free' drinks so did just enough gambling to keep us in beer. The majority of our time was spent walking up and down the Strip marvelling at the casinos from inside and out. Amongst the amazing sights inside the casinos were real life tigers, roller coasters, circus artists, and gondolas to name but a few. The Venetian has to be the best inside - as the name would suggest it's a very believable mock up of the Italian city complete with St Mark's square, canals, singing gondolas and blue sky that looks like you are really outside.
The heat in Vegas was unbelievable (40+ deg C and very dry) as we found as we walked from casino to casino - the air con in each was a welcome relief. The pocket thermometer that Ig bought to keep track on the temperature on our travels gave up the ghost and exploded at 50 deg C after being left in the direct sun by the hotel pool! We both really liked Vegas with the view from the top of the Stratosphere, Bellagio Fountains (fountains to music) and the Manhattan Express (roller coaster in New York New York) amongst our personal highlights. Also memorable was the karaoke night at Golden Palm where a girl sang the worst rendition of EMINEMs 'Without Me' ever heard (so bad it was funny) accompanied by dancers from the audience which added to the entertainment.
Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam
There was a tinge of sadness to be 'Leaving Las Vegas' (see what we did there?) but this was quickly forgotten as we marvelled at the breathtaking sights of Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Hoover Dam was visited en route to Flagstaff, which would be our base for visiting the Grand Canyon. Security was tight as we approached the dam wall - one of a number of visible signs that the Americans are as concerned as ever about the threat of terrorism. We took a tour inside the dam and descended down to the generating room on the Nevada side for a look at the inner workings. An informative presentation and a walk over the dam wall added to our appreciation of the engineering feat. Ig wasn't too keen to be peering over the railings though! A reasonably priced motel with spa pool and free internet provided the base in Flagstaff - a real bargain.
Mary's first sight of the Grand Canyon was from a window of the helicopter tour we took from the airport. A luxurious way to appreciate the vastness of the place but it had to be done. This was followed by hike along part of the rim and a look from the various view points. The word 'grand' is perhaps not as appropriate a word for the canyon today as at the time it was named. The word 'awesome' is used with annoying frequency in America but its use to describe the canyon would seem appropriate and this would surely be the word of choice if it were renamed today. We were treated to a spectacular lightening show in the distance as we left the Canyon - one of the number of storms we experienced in Arizona and Utah.
Monument Valley
We had planned to visit Monument Valley by making a bit of a detour in our route from Flagstaff to Page. We were up and off early as we hoped there would also be time to make it to the 'four corners' - the only place in the USA where you can be in four states at once due to the fact that the corners of Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico all meet at the same point. We stopped at the small town of Kayenta for gas and a sandwich before heading for Monument Valley in the Navajo Indian Reserve. On approach it looked exactly as it does in the films (e.g. Thelma and Louise and How the West was Won). We stopped for pictures along Highway 163 before entering the tribal park for a close up look at the 'buttes' and 'mesas' on the self guided 17 mile loop road. The road was unpaved and we made several stops to admire the views so it took us a while to make it round. The scenery was certainly impressive - some geomorphological classics! Artists View was amongst our favourite viewpoints. We decided it was too late to make it to four corners (approximately a 150 mile detour) so we headed straight for Page. In the evening we were entertained whilst doing our laundry at the local shopping Mall by a huge thunderstorm which turned the sky black and produced rain harder than we ever get in the UK.
Zion NP
The next day we went to Zion National Park en route from Page back to Vegas. On the way out of Page we stooped at Glen Canyon Dam and admired the views over Lake Powell from a viewpoint off the highway. After (another) Subway for lunch we headed into the park. The road in was not for those of a nervous disposition with alpine corners and a long narrow tunnel. After parking at the visitors centre we took the shuttle bus up the Canyon. First impressions were that it wasn't all that spectacular but a walk along the Emerald Pools Trail between Zion Lodge and the Grotto began to change that view. We also did the Riverside walk from the Temple of Sinawara to the head of the 'Narrows' which was also spectacular. The sky was looking dark and there had been warnings of flash floods so we made a hasty retreat. On the shuttle bus on the way back to the car we had to endure incredibly bad B.O. of a couple French blokes who had been out walking for the day, and to make matters worse, one of them was acting like a complete pillock. There were yet more thunderstorms as we drove south on the Interstate 15 - Vegas was calling us again!
Death Valley & Yosemite NP
After saying goodbye to Las Vegas for the second time we headed for Bishop via Death Valley. However, when we got to the intended entry point to Death Valley we were greeted by a 'road closed' sign. After trying two more entry points it became clear (we were told by a ranger) that the whole park was closed - due to flooding! What's the chances of that happening in a desert!? The silver lining was that the diversion route took us along Highway 168, with spectacular views as we dropped down the winding road into the Owens Valley. Mary was a bit disappointed not to be able to see Death Valley but pointed out that it gives us an excuse to come back to the US for a future holiday. After an overnight in Bishop we headed into Yosemite National Park, stopping at Tuolumne Meadows, and walking up to May Lake before arriving at Curry Village in Yosemite Valley. We quickly learned that we had to be 'bear aware' and lock all our food and toiletries in the locker provided. We had pre-booked a canvas cabin for our accommodation and whilst we knew what to expect, we were both less than impressed with the standard of the facilities considering the $70/night price. Regardless of this, the sights of Yosemite were very impressive and we packed as much as we could into our two days: Walking through the giant sequoias at Mariposa Grove, watching the sun set over Half Dome, admiring the views from Glacier Point and walking to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls and Mirror Lake. Ig's highlight was the view from Tunnel View whilst Mary preferred the view from Glacier Point. We left Yosemite around midday as we had to get the car back to by 5pm, and with timing of which John Baxter would be proud, we rolled into the Alamo depot in downtown San Francisco at 4.55pm.
USA round up
We had a fantastic three weeks in the US and despite a lot of driving (2800 Miles) and a hectic schedule it was long enough to see the vast majority of things we wanted to. We did spend a bit more cash than we wanted to without being overly extravagant, but then we are on our honeymoon after all! That three week trip alone would have been a great honeymoon in itself and it was fantastic to think that we still had five months travelling round the world yet to come.
- Filling up with petrol in America is a hard task for the uninitiated Brits
- San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are all cool cities
- There are drive in ATMs - lazy buggers!
- It's not possible to drive very far without seeing a fast food outlet
- There are far too many options when ordering food or coffee - I just want a normal coffee!
- Many words are pronounced incorrectly e.g. Tomato, route, oregano
- Chips are called fries, toilets are called washrooms, courgette is called zucchini, peppers are called capsicum, gherkin is called pickle etc and they claim to speak English?
- They're a bit paranoid about security - we were surprised when asked to put our shoes through the x-ray machine at the airport.
Our Highlights
- San Francisco and Alcatraz
- Los Angeles (especially Universal Studios and Venice)
- Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon
- Monument Valley
- Yosemite
Soundtrack to our trip
- Californiaction by RHCP
- Drinking in LA by Bran Van 3000
- Kids in America by Kim Wilde
- Missing You by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans - reminds Ig of his last trip to LA