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Dr. Laurie Marker is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) based in Namibia, Africa. Having worked with cheetahs since 1974, Laurie set up the not-for profit Cheetah Conservation Fund in 1990, moving to Namibia to develop a permanent conservation research Centre for the wild cheetah. In 1992 the Cheetah Conservation Fund became a registered Namibian Trust. Today CCF's activities are housed at their International Research and Education Centre in the main cheetah habitat of the country. In July 2000 CCF opened their field research station to the public, having developed a Visitor's Centre, a Cheetah Museum and an Education Centre.
In 1988 she developed the International Cheetah Studbook, a registry of captive cheetah worldwide, and is the International Studbook Keeper. In 1996 she was made a vice-chair of the World Conservation Union's (IUCN) Species Survival Commission's (SSC) Cat Specialist Group. In 2000 Laurie was given the Burrow's Conservation Award from Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2001 Laurie was locally honoured in Namibia, receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship from the Windhoek Rotary Club, and in 2002 she received a special award from the Sanveld Conservancy', signifying Namibia's farming community's public acknowledgement of Laurie and CCF's contributions.
In 2000 she was recognised as one of Time Magazine's Heroes for the Planet.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund can be found here: www.cheetah.org.
Since 1974 you have worked in the field of cheetah conservation: what was it that initially drew you to the cheetah and what changes to conservation attitudes have you witnessed during those intervening years?
I was a veterinary technician at a wildlife park in Oregon, USA and the cheetahs along with all the other very special species came under my care. That was when I learned about the problems facing our worlds vanishing wildlife. I realized that no one knew much about cheetahs, and that I wanted to know everything there was to know about them. I focused my research on finding out more about this magnificent animal, and as I learned more about them, people from around the world asked me to share what I could with them.
In 2000 Time Magazine recognised you as one of Heroes for the Planet. What exactly did that title confer and how did it impact upon international recognition for your work with the Cheetah Conservation Fund?
Any exposure we can get for the work we do at CCF is important, as it raises awareness about the cheetahs plight and the efforts to conserve this magnificent animal. Although we dont have the tools to measure impact from exposure, I am sure that such a prestigious honour by such a prestigious publication must have contributed to our efforts in an important manner.
Your headquarters the International Research and Education Centre is based in Namibia: please explain why you decided upon Namibia when the cheetah is more endangered within other Southern African countries.
I first came to Namibia in 1977 to learn about the cheetahs here teaching me that livestock farmers were killing hundreds each year, I came back several times and knew that a conservation program was needed there, as Namibia houses approximately 20% of the worlds wild cheetah population. This may be the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world, and understanding their biology and ecology is essential for stabilising the population and managing a sustainable population for the future.
In the future, as wild populations become more fragmented, their management will become increasingly necessary in order to maintain genetic diversity, protect against disease, and against further population declines due to habitat loss, demographic fluctuations, and conflict with humans.
Id like to add that although the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an international conservation NGO with a headquarters in Namibia, CCF has another permanent field station in Kenya and works on projects in Algeria, Botswana, Ethiopia, Iran, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
What exactly is the work you perform within Namibia and how far within the country does the influence of your work extend?
Through my developmental years I was an avid Future Farmer and learned about agriculture, livestock husbandry and wildlife management. My conservation training began in University where I first studied agriculture and then my studies took me on to zoology, conservation biology that included genetics, animal health and diseases, wildlife conservation, and wildlife management. Thus, in addition to scientific research on the biology, ecology, and other aspects of the cheetah, in Namibia we have a very robust education program to teach people in general how to share their land with cheetahs, and farmers, in particular, to use predator-friendly farming methods that will help minimize human-predator conflict. Our programs extend throughout any areas of the country where wild cheetahs exist.
How was your work initially accepted in Namibia, both by the farmers whom you were trying to educate and the authorities?
Since my arrival here in Namibia I have had some strange things said to me. Many farmers wondered what I was doing here, and some would say if you like the cheetahs take them all back to America. I told them I wasnt going back to the U.S., so they were stuck with the cats and me. This usually got quite a little laugh from them. Several of our radio-collared cheetahs were killed and people took the collars from us, but the people have come around in many ways and we hope they continue. I interviewed farmers about their work and problems encountered with predators and they like my non-confrontational approach and my interest in them from a farmers perspective. I deal with all issues directly and not negatively I believe that I can win them with knowledge versus emotions.
Both in Namibia and on an international level, what challenges have you faced - are you currently facing - and can you foresee in the future?
When I began CCF, all I started with was just a little dream to see if I could help this beautiful misunderstood predator survive into the future. I wanted to know what problems the farmers were facing and why they were killing so many cheetahs. Today, I am seeing that to save the cheetah we need to change the poverty, ignorance, the degradation we have on Earth and with this, maybe, we can have an Earth that we can live on for future generations. Today, I know that we can save the cheetah and ourselves for the future, but in order to this we need to change the world, to make it better.
How much time do you personally spend in Namibia and explain your day to day activities within the Trust.
I spend a lot of my time in raising the funds needed to keep CCFs programs moving forward. I visit the U.S. twice a year, in the spring and fall, and Europe once a year. In addition, I some times travel to participate in or lecture at conferences relevant to CCFs work.
When I am at home, my days here are never the same. Normally, I would start my morning by trying to meet with the staff to discuss our plans for the day. I also have to check my email; I get hundreds of them every day! Our staff takes care of the animals: we have goats, sheep and dogs because we are a teaching farm, and then there are the cheetahs that cannot be released because they were orphan or injured at a young age. They need to be checked on and fed every day, and their pens have to be cleaned. My job keeps me by my desk most of the time, writing scientific papers, reviewing research data, making contacts with our supporters, and always trying to raise funds so we can continue to do our work.
Since the foundation in 1991 of the Cheetah Conservation Fund as a registered trust, what have been its greatest successes?
One of the most important successes is that many Namibian farmers have learned more about how they can live with cheetahs through employing good livestock management and good sustainable wildlife management. We know that training is a very important way forward for our farming community, so we will continue to develop appropriate programs for our Namibian farmers. Today, many more people see the cheetah as an asset versus just vermin.
In 2006 the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) will spend over N$7 million within Namibia on salaries, goods and services. CCF employs 45 Namibians at its International Research and Education Centre headquarters near Otjiwarongo, and the CCF Bush factory in Otjiwarongo. Additionally, CCF attracts hundreds of eco-tourists who spend monies for goods and services while in country. Through CCFs efforts over the past 16 years, Otjiwarongo is now known as the Cheetah Capital of the World. Overseas CCF acts as an unofficial champion for Namibia as a tourist destination, which also benefits the Namibian economy. For instance, just this past year there have been international TV programs about CCF on CNN, the Animal Planet, French TV, BBC, ABC-TV, Sky News, and National Geographic TV just to name a few.
By what means do you attract sponsorship / donations and how is this money spent?
CCF is a Section 21 not-for-profit company and is supported through grants and private donations. Our entire budget necessary for our research and education/conservation programs comes from donations and grants.
In addition to offering cheetah sponsorships, memberships, general donations, and grants from various foundations and corporations, we obtain support in a variety of ways. For example, much of what we do would not be possible without the passion and expertise of many people from around the world who come to Namibia or Kenya to participate as paying volunteers, directly or through organizations such as Earthwatch. We also have volunteers around the world who help us from their home countries with fundraising or administrative tasks. I invite everyone to visit our web site at www.cheetah.org to learn more about CCFs work and how to make a difference. Our web site is full of information, materials that can be printed out, and other tools for anyone who wishes to help save the cheetah.
Please outline for readers the The Livestock Guarding Dog Program, and why it has been so successful.
CCF began a Livestock Guarding Dog programme in 1994, using the Kangal (Anatolian Shepherd), a breed of dog that has been used in Turkey for several thousand years to protect sheep from wolves. These dogs were chosen in preference to the other livestock guarding dog breeds available as they are able to work unsupervised on vast open spaces, are short-coated--making them well adapted to working in a hot, arid climate, and are large, imposing dogs that bark loudly to chase away potential predators.
CCF implements its Livestock Guarding Programme by breeding, donating and monitoring Livestock Guarding Dogs on Namibian farmlands. They provide a method of non-lethal predator control that protects the farmers livelihood, while conserving predator species.
The CCFs Livestock Guarding Dog programme has generated much interest among farmers, communities, tourists and the media since its inception in 1994. At the end of 2006 there were 120 livestock guarding dogs working in Namibian communal and commercial farms. Adult dogs are monitored by CCF in a bi-annual evaluation, and monthly for puppies during the first six months. As a non-lethal method of predator control, the dogs become the guardians of the flocks, and through loud barking, and attentiveness to the herds, predators avoid these protected flocks. On farms where dogs are working, livestock losses have been eliminated or reduced (farmers have reported up to an 80% decrease in livestock losses post-placement. The burden of convincing a farmer not to kill or harass a cheetah is greatly reduced when the farmer does not perceive the cheetah as a threat to his/her livelihood.
Of all the big cats the cheetah is the most persecuted, both by other predators and more so by man, especially livestock farmers in Southern Africa. What makes the cheetah so susceptible to such harassment both from the other big cats and us humans?
The cheetah cannot compete with predators such as lions and hyenas because it is a light animal. Its narrow, lightweight body is one of its adaptations for speed. Naturally, a cheetah generally chooses flight instead of fight when faced with larger predators.
Competition from more aggressive predators decreases cheetah survivability in protected game reserves. Thus, a greater percentage of cheetah now live outside protected areas. This puts them in increasing conflict with humans and their agriculture interests, even if the conflict is only perceived due to their diurnal habits that make them more visible than other predators. Thus, as human populations change the landscape of Africa by increasing the numbers of livestock and fenced game farms throughout the cheetahs range, addressing this real or perceived conflict has become the most important factor in their conservation.
If cheetah vs human conflict / human persecution is the fundamental reason for its decline in the wild (outside of gazetted national parks and reserves), other than education by what type of management can these occurrences be prevented / reduced?
Cheetah numbers decline due to the loss and fragmentation of habitat, killing and removal by livestock farmers and a declining prey base. CCFs strategy to save the wild cheetah is a three-pronged process of research, conservation and education. It begins with long-term studies to understand and monitor the factors affecting the cheetahs survival. Results of these studies are used in developing conservation policies and programmes to sustain the cheetah populations. Then, CCF actively works with the local, national and international community raising awareness, communicating, educating and training.
CCFs programs include research on the health and genetics of the cheetah we have developed a very large database on the cheetah that contains information on the cheetah's health, morphology, genetics, movements, range and territories. CCF collaborates with scientists throughout the world in analysis of the data. In addition, we have been working on a census of the Namibian cheetah population though various research techniques like using camera traps and spoor tracking.
CCFs conservation programs include reducing livestock loss for farmers. One of such programs includes the breeding and donating of Livestock Guarding Dogs to farmers. Farmer training programs teach about the role of a predator in the ecosystem and how to farm using predator-friendly techniques, like having breeding seasons for livestock or having enough wildlife so predators dont have to catch livestock. Other programs have included the development of a factory in Otjiwarongo that uses harvested encroached bush and turning it into a fuel log, thus putting a lot of people to work while clearing habitat and marketing a product called BushBlok.
CCFs education programs raise awareness about the cheetah internationally. Locally, we teach how to live with a cheetah and other aspects of environmental education and natural recourse management that are unique to Namibia.
CCFs Mission statement is to be an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence in research and education on cheetahs and their eco-systems, working with all stakeholders to achieve best practice in the conservation and management of the worlds cheetahs.
You helped identify the cheetah's lack of genetic variation as a threat to its overall survival by what means have you been able to preserve its gene pool? Perhaps this is somewhat a naive question but as with human sperm banks and egg harvesting is a similar project for cheetahs viable and how successful would I.V.F be, both in captive conditions and in the wild, if indeed this was at all possible?
You are right. One of the key challenges to the survival of cheetahs is their low genetic variation, which leads to a low rate of survival, poor reproductive potential, and greater susceptibility to disease. To this end, CCF monitors resident captive cheetahs and conducts research on all cheetahs handled. CCF collects semen samples and where possible banks them in the Genome Reproduction Bank, which at the end of 2006 contained 165 samples from 62 captive and wild cheetahs in Namibia.
Captive cheetahs not only represent an important gene pool, but also form a safeguard in case of disaster among the wild populations. An important pioneering reproduction project on CCFs captive female cheetahs began in July 2006, in alliance with the Smithsonian Institution and University of California Davis. The team used ultrasound to examine the reproductive organs and then performed egg extraction. Semen samples were then extracted from a resident male cheetah and used for in-vitro fertilization (IVF). This was the first time that this intricate research has been conducted, and it will serve to develop and assess techniques that will improve captive cheetah reproduction worldwide especially as cheetahs are notoriously difficult to breed.
In addition, I am the keeper of a register of all known cheetahs in captivity around the world: the International Cheetah Studbook (ICS), which has the purpose of registering all cheetah in the world held in both zoological gardens and private facilities. It provides information about existing animals to create the preconditions for selecting breeding animals. The register is updated on an annual basis. The studbook data, which averages about 1,300 animals in 165 facilities in 65 countries at any given time, is used to manage the captive population. Demographics of the population and causes of deaths, birth rates etc. can all be tracked to monitor this population in order to identify problems so that these can be addressed in a timely basis.
I have recently read that there are only circa 45 cheetahs left remaining in the Masai Mara - to what factors do you attribute such a low number and what hope have you of numbers increasing?
Land use changes and an increase in human population and activity levels throughout Kenya, including the Masai Mara region, affect land use by wildlife. Both within and outside of the parks, cheetah sightings and signs of cheetah (tracks, kills...) are decreasing. People do not always differentiate one cat species from the other and many people see all predators as a threat to their lives and livelihoods.
While pocketed populations of game are still strong on large commercial farms and on unsettled public land, these populations are changing over time. Subdivision of land, disease, human-wildlife conflict and poaching has reduced prey base throughout ranchlands. Livestock loss to cheetah is typically viewed as a minimal threat compared to that of lion, leopard, jackal and hyena, however localized cheetah problems are reportedly increasing in settlements where cheetah populations exist in close proximity to people.
The current status of cheetah in Kenya is believed to be on a continuing decline. Past population estimates are based on calculations from studies mainly focused within Parks and Reserves. CCF Kenya has been conducting a Nationwide Cheetah Census, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the East Africa Wildlife Society (EAWLS). While information on behaviour and demographics is interesting and necessary for cheetah survival, we cannot apply conservation actions until we estimate cheetah numbers and determine where our efforts will have the most impact on future cheetah survival. The study was initiated in 2004 with the aims of 1) mapping conflict through analysis of KWS predator conflict reports; 2) evaluating cheetah presence through field data collection; 3) identifying areas of cheetah sustainability or unique situations in assisting KWS in identifying areas for further studies.
Interviews show conflicts between people and other predators to vary from region to region. The main focus of CCFs research in Kenya is the evaluation of farmland ecosystems for the long-term habitat viability for the cheetah. A case study in the Machakos Wildlife Forum (MWF) was launched in January 2004 utilizing community participation in cheetah monitoring. The MWF case study includes telemetry monitoring of a female cheetah and her cubs, and a community development project that involves improving livestock dips.
CCFKs supplemental programs in cheetah education and awareness are given in school and the community. Education is also imparted by request in the tourism sectors to raise awareness of the fragile ecosystems of Kenya. Awareness and educational programs offer participatory involvement for mutual information sharing. Volunteers and student interns assist in program development and activity participation where possible.
Following the death of a cheetah known as "Honey" in the Masai Mara (made famous through the B.B.C's Big Cat Diary) three young male cubs have been left orphaned. What is your opinion regarding human intervention in cases such as these, where a species is highly endangered in such an eco system? I.e. should the cubs be left to fend for themselves and possibly die through starvation or predation, or should they be fed and cared for therefore providing them with a better chance of survival?
Generally, when animals suffer due to natural causes, it is better to let nature follow its course. However, when humans cause an animal to die, become injured or orphaned, intervention is deemed necessary. For example, because cheetahs are viewed as threats by Namibias livestock and game farmers, wild cheetahs are sometimes shot or caught at play trees as a perceived threat vs. actual losses. CCF rehabilitates these cheetahs and then releases them into the wild whenever possible. In 2006, CCF tagged and released 12 cheetahs into their natural home. Yet, CCF does take in orphaned, old or injured cheetahs that do not have the skills or physical capabilities to survive in the wild. Although not a typical sanctuary, part of CCFs land and programs now accommodate and care for these cheetahs, of which there are now over 40. These cheetahs provide important biological and ecological information and also act as resident ambassadors to visitors.
Through the Cheetah Conservation Fund one can volunteer to work in Africa. What do you look for in a potential volunteer and what qualifications are necessary? How close with the cheetahs does a volunteer work and what would be their responsibilities?
No qualifications are necessary. However, we expect our working-guests/volunteers and student interns to participate in a variety of general tasks and operations of the program, in addition to a focus area. A focus area will depend on individual backgrounds, areas of interest and length of stay at CCF. The best qualification for our program is a willingness to help out wherever needed.
We particularly need help with administrative, education and business related functions! We need people who are versatile and can work long hours, seven days a week. We aim to balance the volunteer experience, allowing everyone some exposure to working with cheetahs. However, because our hands-on work with the cheetah can be sporadic, volunteers are required to help with general tasks.
For more information about volunteering for CCF Namibia or Kenya, please visit our web site here..
How has the internet, and namely your website, www.cheetah.org help bring a wider recognition to the Cheetah Conservation Fund?
The Internet is a wonderful tool to reach audiences all over the world that we, with our limited resources, could not reach. Every day we receive inquiries from students working on cheetah projects, or people asking us how they can help. Thanks to our web site, we have received donations from places as remote as Isle of Man or Taiwan!
In over thirty years of research work, what mistakes, if any have you made and how have you addressed such failings?
There are many difficult tasks and problems one must face when working in conservation. Past mistakes are probably many to list here. However, I think our achievements outweigh our mistakes, and more importantly, we look at those mistakes and try to come up with solutions so that they will never happen again.
Does the cheetah still maintain secrets from you or has it given up everything to your dedicated research? What is it about them that still stimulates you on a daily basis?
Working with and for the fastest land mammal is amazing they can reach speeds of up to 110km per hour. The cheetahs athletic ability as well as its family and social bonds are so special. I think that people could learn a lot about cooperative living from watching the cheetah!
Understanding more about how a cheetah lives and behaves keeps me going daily, even though I know more about cheetahs than any other human on this earth, I havent stopped learning from them.
Did you know that the cheetah is one of mans oldest companions? It was revered as a goddess by the Egyptians Pharaohs and its likeness portrayed in their tombs. It was even a pet of the royal courts of Europe and the Middle East and for 3,700 years was trained to hunt for man. However, they are not domesticated (that takes hundreds of generations of captive breeding and cheetahs have never bred well in captive environments). One of the major highlights of my career with cheetahs includes getting to know many of them personally as I have raised several orphan cubs. My personal favourites include Chewbaaka --who has just turned 12 years old and is known to most who visit CCF, and Kanini a year old cub who is very small (her names means little one). When we got her in February of 2006 she had been tied to a tree for a couple of months and was in poor mental and physical health. And then there are the Hogwarts trio Harry, Ron and Hermione three orphans that we have raised for the past year. Each of these orphan cheetahs teaches one more about the uniqueness of the species.
The most endangered of the big cats without further intervention from entities such as the Cheetah Conservation Fund, what hope for the species do you see outside of National Parks and reserves?
Cheetahs are running out of time in and outside National Parks and reserves. The world cheetah population has gone from 100,000 to less than 15,000 in just over 100 years. Humans have loved them to extinction. They have been worshipped as symbols of speed; they have been used as hunting animals, and have been kept as royal pets for centuries. The world population is not getting smaller, and thus all wildlife is losing ground to people.
CCF believes that it is people, and not the governments, who can save the cheetah. Hence, its vision is to have an educated community that actively participates in the cheetahs long-term survival.
Conservation is a never-ending task. So far we have achieved important results in our efforts to save the wild cheetah from extinction, but we still have much work to do. Cheetahs still live in 26 countries, and most of these countries face poverty and hunger. We need to find ways in which we can help people to solve those problems while also protecting wildlife. We must alleviate poverty and educate using a multi-disciplined and integrated approach. We need to do this through training and creating entrepreneurship opportunities for Namibians and other nationals where cheetahs still exist.
Without the land and the people, we will never have conservation. Without conservation, the earths ability to sustain life will be severely compromised; our resources will be depleted, our animals will die out, and so will we.
Breaking News: 9 September 2007
Cheetah Conservation Fund, Breakthrough in Cheetah Reproductive Research
The views expressed therein are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect those of Safaritalk.
Dr. Laurie Marker and Chewbaaka appear courtesy of © The Cheetah Conservation Fund.


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God's presence can be seen daily if you just look around
This column, although I'm sure you won't know the person I am talking about, hopefully will remind you of someone in your life that has helped you through some tough times by focusing you on the things that matter.
I received an email from the church we belonged to in Fayetteville. In it was a message from the associate pastor, David Gira, stating that he had been called to serve as the lead pastor in a church in Raleigh. I was so elated at the news that I couldn't wait to send him my congratulations.
But then it hit me. This man deserved more than my congratulations. This man deserved my sincere thanks and a bunch of other things that money can't buy.
David Gira is best explained this way. He is young, charismatic, has a bunch of fun teaching the word of God, loves people genuinely and is always ready to help out when needed. He started many projects that led other churches in the area to join, and he was always looking for a way to brighten your day.
Well, that's when David and I really got to know each other. One day, about eight months after my accident, I just couldn't take it anymore. I had to know more about how to deal with this tragedy that had happened, not only to me, but to my entire family.
So, I called him on the phone and asked if I could come over to the church and talk. He gladly cleared his calendar off immediately, and I went to his office.
What happened next was astonishing for me. I began to tell him how I felt. How angry I was, and how down I was that I couldn't, and would never be able to do things the way I had in the past. He just sat there and soaked it all in. When I asked him what it all meant, he said these few words to me. "No matter how bad things get, God is always there – you just have to look for him a little harder in times like these."
I didn't understand what he was talking about. I knew God was in my life, so I pushed a little. And, his answer is one that sticks with me every day of my life. He said, "No, Jeff, I mean you can see God in your life every day if you look for him."
Ever since that conversation, more than two years ago, I still see God every day. I saw him the other day as I was pulling out on the street, and a bus that read, "It's all about Jesus" pulled out in front of me. I was in a hurry, so I was going to beat the bus. Good thing I didn't, because it was God in front of me.
There have been numerous other examples of such things happening, and I think of David each time. You see, not only did David save my life, but he opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking for God — a simple way in today's world.
And you know what the neat thing is? I have seen God every day since. It is the most amazing thing. It may be late in the day when I see something that triggers it, or it may be the first thing I see on my way in to work. It just happens. And, when it does, it makes my spirit soar with excitement and joy that he has chosen to show himself to me once again.
Without David Gira in my life, I truly don't know where I would be today. When I was spending time with him – and I did so quite often – trying to figure out what God had planned for me, he kept assuring me that God was there. That all I had to do was look for him. And, that God would always be there to hold my hand if needed.
I thank God every day for bringing David into my life. He is going to make a great pastor at the church in Raleigh. They are lucky to be getting a guy who cares so deeply about other human beings. And, I will be praying that he, too, continues to see God every day as I do.
So go ahead and try this out. Look for one thing a day that demonstrates that God is here and in your life. It can be anything. A sign, a bus, a child asking you a question about God. Many, many things can reveal God's presence to you.
You just have to look for them.
And then, let your spirit soar!

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This program is for the research community.
This program is for the research community.
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Nice spacious room. Good location for where I needed to be. Reasonable price.. Bit loud outside at night on the estate at time but you get used to it. ;)
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From the ritzy hang it was in the roaring '20s to the neo-urban marvel it is today, Chicago's Prairie Historic District on the Near South Side is a neighborhood with a rich history and an even brighter future. Through the churn and change, age-old homes stand sturdy in the shadow of new high rises that pop up above the 19th-century mansions on Prairie Avenue. Here, artists lay claim to hip lofts on Printer's Row, while visitors meander the Lake Michigan waterfront, cruising convention centers, stadiums, and museums in this vibrant cultural center.
The Digs
Built in 1870, and promptly tested in (the Great Chicago) fire a year later, the Wheeler Mansion is a bastion of Chicago prestige and history—and a pretty one at that. Enjoy the best of this palatial boutique hotel's 19th-century French architecture in carefully restored rooms with queen beds, wireless Internet, a fireplace, mounted European art, and round-the-clock coffee and tea. High ceilings, deep green marble, hardwood floors polished to a sugary shine, and chocolate wooden furnishings give each suite an opulent feel.
• Visit the mansions on Millionaire Row
• Sprawl out in the great green spaces of Northerly Island
• Tour the Glessner House, the 1880s residential masterpiece and muse for Frank Lloyd Wright
• Find inspiration at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
"At the intersection of Calumet and Cullerton avenues is the Wheeler Mansion, another of the area's great mansions that was nearly replaced by a parking lot before it was saved and painstakingly restored in the late 1990s. Today it's a boutique hotel."-- Read Fodor's Review of The Wheeler Mansion
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That is very pretty!!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Very pretty. She is going to love it.
Everyone is born right handed, only the gifted overcome it.
I have already committed my felonies, so people don't have to worry. (Russell Means)
I swear to you, I am guilty of only being Indian. That's why I am here. (Leonard Peltier)
I really like this one! I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated in Alaska, too! =)
Being skinny isn't easy, so I gave up and opted for being sexy instead. (aunty acid)
very pretty! Looks like stained glass
Great job!!! Thanks for sharing.
so many quilts to make, so little time.
It is wonderful!
Fantastic scrappie, love the color. You have been very busy.
Theres nothing wrong with me a little chocolate won't fix.
Great quilt; love it!
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A sexual Act when a Man has sex with someone, then takes a dump on their partners (the receiving one) chest. Then the man takes his penis and pokes a hole in the crap. This is all done before he cums, thus he proceeds to Jack Off into the now made, 'Clay Pot' and empty his semen into the hole he made.
"Dude, Have you given your girlfriend a Clay Pot yet?" -"No dude, thats freaking GROSS!"
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text: So today I went to check on my hives to see if all were still alive and I knocked on my swarm I. Caught and heard nothing. Well I. Went and started taking the hive apart opened the lid then I only got the inner cover open about an inch when there they were looking right at me at attention. Hive was very. Much alive and well so I quickly put the covers back on. Hope that didn't hurt them though.


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Never a Dull Moment in Cozumel
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort • Cozumel, Mexico
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- A Three- ($413), Four- ($550), Five- ($688), Six- ($825), or Seven-Night ($963) Stay for Two in an Ocean View Room
- All Inclusive of Unlimited Meals, Snacks, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Non-Motorized Sports, Daily Activities Program, Nightly Entertainment, and Hotel Fees and Taxes
- Bottle of Wine
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The Destination
Just off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, the island of Cozumel is covered with dense tropical jungle and rimmed by some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Island activity centers on the western shore, where the city of San Miguel charms with sunny promenades and thumping discoteques. Maya ruins serve as a reminder of Mexico's past, while clusters of luxury beach resorts revel in the trappings of modernity.
The Digs
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort is perched on a stretch of sugary sand north of San Miguel. Rooms at this all-inclusive haven boast ocean views, private terraces, and king or queen beds with plenty of space to spread out. The sprawling grounds contain multiple pools, six restaurants and bars, a plethora of water sports, and almost anything else you can dream up. At night, consider the west-facing resort your front-row seat to a dazzling sunset.
The Diversions
Take a swing across the street at Cozumel Country Club boasting PGA-level golf, or purchase a parasailing or fishing excursion through Ocean Tours. At dinner, you can sample Latin flavors with first-class food and drink at any of the resort's on-site restaurants, including El Cocal, Bananas Snack Bar, or the elegant La Veranda before getting your feet wet on the dance floor at Donatello's Disco & Karaoke Bar.
"This is our third year staying here and every year it's gets better. The weather was perfect, the staff was amazing. We made some new friends and saw some couples from the two previous years. Snorkeling was great."-- TripAdvisor
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Latest Racing News
Alexandre new Neptune favourite after easy win
Report: Leopardstown, Sunday
Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 5yo+
PONT ALEXANDRE confirmed the strong impression he made at Navan on his Irish debut when adding a wide-margin Grade 2 victory to that effortless Grade 1 success, coming well clear in the home straight under urgings from Ruby Walsh.
In doing so he has assumed favouritism with most firms for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, after defeat for The New One at Cheltenham on Saturday, and Paddy Power go 3-1 (from 6) while William Hill go 4-1 (from 7).
"I thought it was a huge performance for him to make all in that weather and on that ground, facing into that wind twice coming up the straight," said trainer Willie Mullins. "He must be a very brave horse to have done that. We'll just put him away now for Cheltenham.
"He'll get an entry in the Albert Bartlett but I imagine he'll go for the Neptune with Ballycasey going for the Albert Bartlett. We always thought he was a good ground horse. He looks to be one of the best novice hurdlers we've had, apart maybe from Hurricane Fly."
That is high praise indeed and Mullins continued: "The Neptune looks to be his race - he showed plenty of pace today. I'm looking forward to going to Cheltenham with him and particularly looking forward to novice chasing with him next year. He is a gorgeous horse with a great temperament."
Walsh added: "If you saw him at home, you'd think he wants five miles. He is a different horse at the track and showed today he has the pace for the Neptune."
Pont Alexandre's connections Rich Ricci, Ruby Walsh and Willie MullinsPICTURE: Patrick McCann
Settled in front, Pont Alexandre travelled strongly and jumped superbly. For a horse having just his third start over hurdles he put all his rivals under pressure with his jumping, taking at least half-a-length out the field at almost every hurdle.
Indeed, so strong was his jumping that the slightest of errors four out came as a real surprise. The gallop set was not particularly strong, but with the pressure put on his rivals at every hurdle, Walsh had the entire field at it before turning for home.
Despite having the race put to bed with Pont Alexandre still on the bridle, Walsh decided to both educate his mount and find out how much was left, kicking on and pushing his mount out strongly as they entered the home straight.
The response was impressive and the pair put daylight between themselves and the chasing pair of Our Vinnie and Sizing Gold in a matter of strides. Walsh never picked up his whip, but under hands and heels he urged his mount clear and despite bunny hopping the last they continued to pull away all the way to the line, finishing 11 lengths clear.
After Walsh was turned over on the first two favourites, at odds of 1-2 and 2-5, it was something of a relief to see the 4-7 favourite come home in front of 7-1 shot Sizing Gold, with 9-2 shot Our Vinnie third.


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By: Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.
As the head of the office that oversees dietary supplements, it is my responsibility to ensure that the dietary supplement products on the market — which are used by more than 180 million Americans daily — do not cause harm.
This is not an easy job because FDA's authority to regulate dietary supplements is very different from the agency's authority to regulate drugs and medical devices prior to their marketing. Adding to the challenge is the fact that there are more than 85,000 dietary supplement products and no requirement for product registration.
Just recently we had a case that illustrates both the limits of FDA's authority to regulate supplements and the promise of new enforcement tools provided by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Dozens of people were suffering acute liver failure or non-viral hepatitis so severe that several needed liver transplants, and one died. These people, by and large, had been healthy.
The illnesses were linked to certain OxyElite Pro dietary supplement products made by Texas-based USPLabs. Certain OxyElite Pro products and a second product, VERSA-1, contain a new dietary ingredient that has not been shown to be safe for use by consumers. This ingredient, aegeline, is a synthetic version of an alkaloid that exists, in natural form, in a tree that grows in parts of Asia.
This is the second time in little more than a year that USPLabs has produced supplements containing a new dietary ingredient that lack a history of use or other evidence of safety. In the previous case, the company added a stimulant called DMAA (dimethylamylamine) to OxyElite Pro and to a similar product, Jack3D. We were alerted to the addition of DMAA through more than 100 reports of illness, including six deaths, among people who used the products.
Consumers may look at a capsule or tablet, the forms in which many supplements are sold, and not realize our limitations in regulating dietary supplements. In October 1994, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act expressly made supplement manufacturers responsible for ensuring that their products are safe. Under this law, manufacturers do not need FDA approval before selling dietary supplements. The burden is generally on FDA to prove that a supplement is unsafe before any actions can be taken to restrict its use or remove it from the market.
The law made an exception for "new dietary ingredients" (i.e., dietary ingredients not marketed in the United States before Oct. 15, 1994). Before supplements containing these new dietary ingredients – vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances – can be sold, a manufacturer or distributor must provide FDA with information establishing their safety when used under the conditions recommended or suggested in the product labeling. USPLabs should have informed FDA of its plans to add aegeline to its dietary supplements, and it should have established the safety of aegeline in its products. Neither of those things happened.
We do not have the authority to evaluate and approve dietary supplements before they are sold to consumers. However, in this case we were able to invoke new enforcement authorities provided by FSMA to remove them from the market.
Key provisions under the new food safety law – mandatory recall and administrative detention – now play a critical role in allowing FDA to act quickly and decisively. We can now order a recall when there is a reasonable probability that an article of food is adulterated or misbranded under certain sections of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and there is also a reasonable probability that the articles of food will cause serious adverse health consequences or death to people or animals.
We also have the authority to administratively detain a food or dietary supplement to prevent its distribution if the agency has reason to believe the product is adulterated or misbranded.
We invoked our recall authority and warned USPlabs that FDA might order it to stop distributing the involved OxyElite Pro dietary supplements if the company did not stop distribution on its own and conduct a voluntary recall. USPLabs agreed to voluntarily recall the OxyElite Pro products and destroy all lots of the products, including remaining warehouse stock, which had an estimated value of $22 million. We will supervise the destruction of these products.
My colleagues and I will continue to use our new authorities, as appropriate, to make sure that the supplements you take will not put you in the hospital. We are committed to keeping you and your family safe, using every tool at our disposal.
Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., is Director of FDA's Division of Dietary Supplement Programs


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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Developer: Climax Group Incorporated
Platform: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system
Genre: Racing
Players: 1-2 (Single-console), 1-4 (Multitap),1-8 players (Online)
Peripherals: DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller, standard digital controller,
memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2), Network Adaptor (Ethernet/Modem) (for PlayStation®2), USB Headset
(for PlayStation®2), Multitap (for PlayStation®2)
Launch Date: September 2006
Rating: "RP" for Rating Pending
The multi-million selling ATV franchise is back this Fall for an all-new installment of intense racing action with ATV Offroad Fury® 4 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Select your favorite ATV, or for the first time in franchise history, MX Bikes, Buggies, and Trophy Trucks to race through 72 tenacious tracks on six different continents en route to the checkered flag.
Featuring an all-new story mode, players will be able to live the life of a rookie rider and earn a path to the ranks of professional racer. Players will experience the drama and intensity of realistic offroad racing with increasingly difficult race challenges and events all tied together with engaging, story-driven Full Motion Videos (FMVs). ATV Offroad Fury 4 adds cross communication capabilities with
ATV Offroad Fury® Pro for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system, including vehicle exchanges and upgrades, shared online communities, and the ability to share user created circuits.
Supporting up to eight players online, ATV Offroad Fury 4 offers tournaments, voice and text chat, forums, player profiles, downloadable content, and the ability to exchange game data. With additional features including a track editor as well as extensive vehicle tuning and customization options,
ATV Offroad Fury 4 is ready to deliver the most competitive and comprehensive offroad racing experience available.


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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Fosinopril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and by helping the heart to pump blood that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body more efficiently.
Fosinopril may be used in addition to digoxin or a thiazide diuretic or both in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
10 mg
Each white, capsule-shaped biconvex, partially scored tablet, engraved "FOS-10" on one side and plain on the other side contains 10 mg fosinopril sodium. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, crospovidone, and zinc stearate.
20 mg
Each white, oval, biconvex tablet engraved "FOS-20" on one side and plain on the other side contains 20 mg fosinopril sodium. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, crospovidone, and zinc stearate.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of fosinopril ranges from 10 mg to 40 mg daily in a single daily dose, with or without meals. The dose of the medication usually begins at 10 mg daily, with dosing increases as directed by your doctor occurring approximately every 2 weeks as needed. It may take up to 2 weeks to see the full effects of the medication.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Fosinopril should not be taken by anyone who:
- is allergic to fosinopril or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- has a history of angioedema (a serious allergic reaction that causes the area around the throat and tongue to swell) after taking any ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- cough (dry, persistent)
- diarrhea
- headache
- loss of taste sensation
- nausea
- unusual tiredness
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- chest pain
- fever
- joint pain
- signs of impared liver function (e.g., abdominal pain, itching of skin, yellow eyes or skin, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting)
- signs of low blood pressure (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting)
- signs of too much potassium in the body:
- confusion
- irregular heartbeat
- nervousness
- numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- weakness or heaviness of legs
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- fever and chills
- hoarseness
- itching of skin, or yellow eyes or skin
- signs of angioedema (e.g., swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet)
- stomach pain
- trouble swallowing or breathing (sudden)
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
February 4, 2014
Health Canada has issued new restrictions concerning the use of fosinopril. To read the full Health Canada Advisory, visit Health Canada's web site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Angioedema: Angioedema (a serious allergic reaction that causes the area around the throat and tongue to swell) may occur with use of fosinopril. If you experience swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, stop taking fosinopril at once and get immediate medical attention. Other medications in the class of medications known as ACE inhibitors should not be taken in the future. People who have had angioedema caused by other substances may be at increased risk of angioedema while receiving an ACE inhibitor.
Cough: People taking fosinopril may develop a dry, persistent cough that usually disappears only after stopping or lowering the fosinopril dose. Be sure to tell your doctor of any cough that does not seem to be related to a usual cause.
Fluid and electrolyte balance: In very few cases, people who take fosinopril experience an increase in blood levels of potassium. This rarely causes problems, but potassium levels should be monitored by your doctor.
Kidney function: Changes in kidney function have been seen for certain people who take this medication (e.g., people with narrowed blood vessels in their kidneys, or those with severe congestive heart failure). The use of diuretics (water pills) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may further increase risk of kidney problems for people already at risk for this problem.
Liver function: This medication may worsen liver function. People with liver disease or poor liver function should be closely monitored by their doctor while taking this medication. If you notice any signs of liver problems (e.g., abdominal pain, itching of skin, yellow eyes or skin, loss of appetite, vomiting), contact your doctor immediately.
Low blood pressure: Occasionally, blood pressure drops too low after taking fosinopril. This usually happens after the first or second dose or when the dose is increased. It is more likely to occur for those who take water pills, have a salt restricted diet, are on dialysis, are suffering from diarrhea or vomiting, or have been sweating excessively and not drinking enough liquids. If low blood pressure causes you to faint or feel lightheaded, contact your doctor.
Pregnancy: Fosinopril should not be taken by pregnant women. If you discover you are pregnant, stop taking fosinopril at once and contact your doctor.
Breast-feeding: Fosinopril passes into breast milk. This medication should not be taken by breast-feeding mothers.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of fosinopril for children have not been established. Its use by this age group is not recommended.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between fosinopril and any of the following:
- alcohol
- antacids
- diuretics (water pills)
- lithium
- medications that increase potassium levels (e.g., potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium)
- medications that lower blood pressure (e.g., beta-blockers)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; e.g., ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)
- other blood pressure medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (e.g., candesartan, losartan)
- potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, amiloride, triamterene)
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
All material copyright MediResource Inc. 1996 – 2017. Terms and conditions of use. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Source: www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/Fosinopril


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The ASVAB is the test that all new recruits to the U.S. Military must take. In order to pass the test, recruits need to pass four of eight subtests — commonly known as the ASVAB Core. ASVAB Core Review supplies all the tools needed to beat this most crucial part of the ASVAB, including:
· Two full ASVAB Core exams with complete answers and explanations · Extensive practice sections, including tips and strategies on math, word knowledge, and reading comprehension · Insider information to help guide new recruits through the entire enlistment process
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text: Two things I'm hoping the fine folks at FSU can help with: Issue #1 - Every now and then when I am in Firefox, I hit something or a sequence of keys on my keyboard, and all of a sudden several of the character keys (such as the apostrophe and quotation mark) switch to letters with accents, as though the keyboard has become French. Can't figure out how to stop it other than closing my browser, which seems to clear it. Any ideas? Issue #2 - When editing for web content, I would like a simple shortcut to insert a no break, as in <nobr>figure skating</nobr> so the words can't be separated with the content publishes. I've done some googling, and the only suggestion is Control+Shift+Spacebar, which does nothing for me. Anyone know the trick? Very grateful for any and all hints and help!


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Developer: Red Storm Entertainment
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS2
Release date: Spring 2005
In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.
The next Rainbow Six installment will build on the ingredients that have made the Rainbow Six franchise a runaway success, and will introduce new single player experience with a personal darker storyline, state-of-the-art equipment, and offer gamers the chance to play as two members of Team Rainbow: Ding Chavez, the fearless leader of Team Rainbow, and a new sniper role portrayed by Dieter Weber, who must cover his team's movement with deadly accuracy.
The Rainbow Six franchise, which has already sold more than 7.5 million units, is critically acclaimed for its multiplayer games modes and enjoyed an unprecedented year as one of Xbox LiveTM's top titles. Multiplayer modes will return with enhanced features. Additionally, PlayStation2 and Xbox versions will get new & amazing exclusive modes that will bring the multiplayer experience to a further level of excellence.
Game features include:


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1 bedroom McDonald Road apt with views!
Maksimum Konuk Sayısı4
Yatak odası1
Boyut70 metrekare
Floor No.3
- İnternet/Kablosuz ağ
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- Şömine
- Mutfak
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Accommodation summary
|McDonald Road, EH7 4AN Edinburgh, Büyük Britanya
|Mülkiyet türü
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The L-shaped sofa sleeps 1 adult or child. A small child could share the sofa by sleeping on the short side of the L-shape. WiFi is provided and a large TV with Sky package is available for guests use.
The double bedroom at the back of the property is comfortable and has a large TV with Sky package, so you can lie in bed and watch TV. The kitchen has recently been refurbished and has everything you need to cook or heat up a meal. The small bathroom has a bath, shower and toilet.
NB. As this is a third floor apartment in a building with no lift, it may be less suitable for people with mobility problems.
Dogs are welcome at this apartment. Kids are welcome. A cot can be provided by prior request. There is a small play park right across the road from the apartment and other play parks can be found nearby.
As in most places in Edinburgh, parking is on-street and paid. However, with its close proximity (only 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes by bus) to Princes Street and 5 minute walk from the tram stop this apartment is ideally located to explore Edinburgh so a car is not essential.
Ev kurallarıNo smoking allowed.
Strictly no stag, hen or other parties.
A cot can be provided by prior request.
Arrivals after 9PM are charged a £20 late check-in fee, arrivals after midnight are charged a £25 late checkin fee. This fee is payable in cash on arrival or payable via Paypal prior to arrival.
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Annette is a very great person. The flat was very clean, spacious, with anything we need.
We had a great time in Anettes apartment, can definitively recommend it!
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Apr 20, 2013 at 12:11 pm #1301966
I ordered a twin quilt from Joe at Zpacks several weeks ago and it arrived today. My wife and I decided to go with the 10F version because she sleeps very cold and we'd like to be able to use it for snow camping in the Sierras. This will be our winter/shoulder season quilt. We also chose the 6'2" length, 10D fabric for both the inner and outer shell, and water resistant down.
It is very lofty (3-3.5") and the weight according to my scale comes in right at the published specs (33 oz).
Overall, I think it will be a big improvement over our old cuben quilt, and I expect that it will be comfortable over a wide enough temperature range (with redistribution of down in the continuous baffles) to serve us beautifully for most of the year. I'll post an update about the footbox, the length and width, the design of the dual adjustments at the head end, and the pad attachments once we have used it a couple of times.
I do have one initial concern. It is a (maybe trivial) concern about comfort. Very coarse, stiff, heavy thread was used for all of the stitching, and, consequently, the inside of the quilt is abrasive. It feels as though it was sewn with heavy monofilament fishing line. My home sewing machine would not be able to use thread this heavy. It is stiffer, harder, and heavier than any thread I see on any other gear I own (packs and shoes included). I don't understand the reason for that. I've never seen this before in a sleeping bag or quilt. I think it will probably only be possible to sleep in this quilt while wearing long-sleeve base layers, leggings, and socks as a barrier against the abrasive lines of stitching. This is a disappointment to me because this quilt was a considerable investment ($625), and I think my wife will find it difficult to sleep comfortably under it.
I might discover that my initial concern about the stitching is not warranted after we have used the quilt several times. I'll post updates.
Also, I'd like to mention that my interactions with Zpacks were excellent. I enjoyed working with Joe. He seems like an exceptionally nice guy and he was very helpful and attentive.Apr 20, 2013 at 2:22 pm #1978780
I would be interested in any observations that other owners of Zpacks quilts have about the stitching on theirs. I wonder if mine might be an anomaly.Apr 20, 2013 at 2:57 pm #1978789
Jeffs ElevenBPL Member
@woodenwizardLocale: NePo
Is it supposed to be inside out to hide the stitches?Apr 20, 2013 at 3:11 pm #1978793
Jeff, I'm not sure what you mean. The stitching appears to be the same on both the inner and outer shell.Apr 20, 2013 at 3:15 pm #1978795
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
Looks really good…except that stitching! If you haven't, I would ask Joe about that one. The weight is impressive for that loft!Apr 20, 2013 at 3:20 pm #1978798
DougBPL Member
Not that it should be necessary with something this expensive, but I wonder if you got yourself a piece of momentum, cut it to the same shape/dimension as the inside of the quilt, and then kinda glued it in (or some other form of attachment), if that wouldn't solve the rough seam issue. Don't know what that would do to the breathability, though.Apr 20, 2013 at 4:18 pm #1978821
Bob BankheadBPL Member
@wandering_bobLocale: Oregon, USA
I don't know if Joe is home yet from his New Zealand backpacking trek. However. I would definitely call Zpacks and inquire about the stitching.Apr 20, 2013 at 4:27 pm #1978824
Jeffs ElevenBPL Member
@woodenwizardLocale: NePo
I'm thinking that maybe the liner is sewen on upside down
Not talking about the shell, just the liner…
A lot of times they will put the stitched seams on the inside of the quilt (touching the insulation, as opposed to the person) and yours was put on backwards so that the stitches are against the person instead of "inside" the baffleApr 20, 2013 at 5:25 pm #1978838
Dustin ShortBPL Member
While the boss's away, the employees will play? I had an old bed quilt from my childhood that used Nylon thread (basically fishing line) that was scratching and stiff. But it was never particularly bothersome to sleep in so it may not be terrible long term. The warmth will probably out weigh the roughness.
Still I would definitely inquire with Joe directly to make sure that's normal. If it's normal then no recourse available and be wary with the next purchase. If it's a manufacturing flaw he should take care of you.Apr 20, 2013 at 6:58 pm #1978858
Jeff, I see what you mean, I think. Yes, I guess it's possible that it was just sewn with the stack of material (the liner and the cuben baffle material) upside down so the wrong side of the stitch ended up on the outside.
Dustin, I actually still have a bed quilt like that. The quilted pattern is sewn in with nylon monofilament (fishing line). It is a bit scratchy, but not so much that it is a problem. The stitching on the Zpacks quilt is quite a bit worse. It resembles the beads-on-a-string result that I get on my home sewing machine when the thread tension is too low. The problem is compounded by the fact that the thread itself is so heavy and coarse. It seems as though the seams were sewn with the wrong sewing machine settings using thread meant for pack reinforcement.Apr 20, 2013 at 8:16 pm #1978872
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
Colin – I have the same reaction as you to my quilt from Zpacks. The thread is as you say – abrasive and uncomfortable. I was very surprised, because otherwise it is an excellent quilt as are the other Zpacks products I've bought. I used the quilt last summer and fall and will continue to use it, but I do have to make sure I wear a long-sleeved shirt.
If you get any comments from Zpacks about the abrasive thread, please post them here. It didn't occur to me to ask about it.Apr 20, 2013 at 9:27 pm #1978892
Kathleen, I'm sorry to hear that yours was the same way. On every other sleeping bag and quilt I have owned (and the few quilts I have made), the lines of stitching attaching the shell to the baffle material were almost imperceptible. When I run my hand across the surface of my old North Face sleeping bag, I can hardly detect the stitch lines, and they are difficult to see. With light fabrics, there is no reason to use heavy thread. I don't understand it.Apr 20, 2013 at 9:33 pm #1978895
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
It never occurred to me it might be a mistake. If it is, you should be able to get it taken care of. Not sure about me. I just checked paypal, and I actually bought it in early September, but it still got at least a dozen nights' use. It is a lovely, warm quilt, but drat that scratchy stitching!
Anyone else with a Zpacks quilt that has soft stitching?Apr 20, 2013 at 9:45 pm #1978898
I wrote to Dan Durston to ask about his (I believe he has one). I'd like to know, too, if this is a problem with all of the Zpacks quilts.Apr 20, 2013 at 10:32 pm #1978904
Dan Durston replied that his Zpacks quilt is the same. I think it is very unlikely that Joe will offer to accept a return of this quilt, given that it is a custom item. If he did, I would feel reluctant (a bit guilty) asking him to take it back. This leaves me with two options, I think: make an entire MYOG quilt and fill it with the down from the Zpacks quilt, or hand sew new stitching (with normal thread) where the baffles meet the inner shell and then rip out the heavy thread.Apr 20, 2013 at 10:54 pm #1978909
William ChiltonBPL Member
@williamc3Locale: Antakya
I'm pretty sure that Joe will accept a return. From Zpack's website: "Do you accept returns on custom built backpacks and other items?
Yes. You can return any item in new or lightly used condition for up to 30 days after you receive the item for a full refund, minus the shipping fee. …
If there is something that you don't like, or if you have an idea on how to improve an item, please let us know!"
We have the double quilt and have used it for 7 nights. It is stitched with black thread (not sure if yours is from the photo). The thread is a little stiff but my wife and I haven't noticed any problem with it in practice. We do sleep in clothes, though, to keep the quilt clean. With a 10 degree quilt, wouldn't you be wearing clothes anyway?Apr 21, 2013 at 10:21 am #1979013
William, thanks for locating that bit about the Zpacks return policy. I hadn't run across that, for some reason. Joe sent me an email this morning confirming what you found. He said that he would be happy to do an exchange or accept a return. I will probably return the quilt. I don't know how many quilts he sells, but it seems that there are others who don't find the heavy thread to be as much of a problem, so hopefully he will be able to sell this one to another customer.
He said that they have a selection of heavy thread that they have always used for packs and tents, and they have been using those same threads for their quilts. He also said that the stitching on my quilt looks like the sewing machine was not properly adjusted, and he volunteered that it might be a good idea to begin using lighter thread for quilts.
I'll still be in need of a quilt if I return this one, and my good experiences with Joe make me inclined to stick with Zpacks. I have a large spool of hydrophobic polyester thread that I have used for MYOG quilts that I could send to him, and I might just ask if he would be willing to take an order for a new quilt made with this lighter thread.Apr 21, 2013 at 12:22 pm #1979043
Joseph ValeskoBPL Member
The thread is actually standard 45 Tex bonded polyester. It is very strong, and we use it on everything from backpacks to sleeping bags.
It looks like in your case the sewing machine tension wasn't adjusted perfectly, so it feels a little rougher than normal.
The thick thread has never bothered me personally, and no one has mentioned it before, but thank you for pointing it out. I will get some softer thread for the sleeping bags asap.
As others have mentioned, we are always happy to do a return, a repair, or an exchange if you aren't happy with something.
Thanks for the report.
JoeApr 21, 2013 at 1:03 pm #1979055
I exchanged a few more emails with Joe this morning, and made arrangements to have a new quilt made. I'm providing him with a large (2lb) spool of hydrophobic Dacron thread and 10 linear yards (at 58" wide) Nobul1 fabric for the new quilt. I'll post photos and impressions once I've received and used it.
Thanks, Joe.Apr 21, 2013 at 2:27 pm #1979075
Jason ElsworthBPL Member
@jephotoLocale: New Zealand
great customer service from joe. I had a look at my quilt last night and yes the thread is a bit stiffer than on other quilts I have had. I almost always wear sleep clothes so it won't be a problem for me. even without sleep clothes I don't think it would be a problem for me.Apr 21, 2013 at 3:42 pm #1979093
Dustin ShortBPL Member
Can't argue with that kind of customer service or his willingness to modify/improve a design based on customer feedback. Kudos to Joe and Zpacks.Apr 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm #1979143
Jim SweeneyBPL Member
@swimjayLocale: Northern California
Just compared a ZPacks 20 deg quilt with a quilt from another cottage quilt maker, and the thread in the zpacks quilt that attaches the baffles to the liner does seem to be larger (maybe that works better with the cuben fiber baffles), but that doesn't translate into any greater feeling of roughness.
Looking at your photo, it does look as if the thread stands prouder of the liner fabric than it does in mine, which would be consistent with a lower thread tension in the sewing machine. This is something you'd probably want to have fixed, even if it didn't feel uncomfortable, because it seems as if the connection between the baffles and the liner might "loosen" over time.Apr 21, 2013 at 7:10 pm #1979156
Michael KBPL Member
The customer service and honesty (admitting to a possible mistake and being open to adjustments) makes this company sound like a "class act".Sep 27, 2013 at 10:12 pm #2029044
Derek M.BPL Member
@dmusasheLocale: Pacific Northwest
I'm curious to know how the new quilt that Joe made you turned out? Has the new thread made a difference?Sep 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm #2029237
Brian MixBPL Member
@aggroLocale: Western slope, Sierra Nevada
The thread on my Zpacks sleeping bag is thicker and stiffer than my Western Mountaineering bag and I mentioned it in an email to Joe. In practice, I sleep in a silk liner and can't feel the stiffer thread so for me it turned out to not be an issue.
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