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Managing conflict focus of women business owners roundtable
"Effective Conflict Management" will be the topic of the Small Business Development Center's Women Business Owners Roundtable discussion from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, at the Binghamton Regency on Water Street in downtown Binghamton.
Rita Cerroni, a training consultant, will discuss how conflict, when not on a win/lose basis, can be healthy. Cerroni will offer insight into how positive changes can result from conflict situation in one's personal and professional lives. She will also offer tips on the type of proven, effective skills to use in conflict resolution situations.
Cerroni has a master's degree in adult education from Elmira College. As owner of Creative Training Solutions, a company that provides training programs for small and large businesses, Cerroni specializes in materials management, management training, team building and train-the-trainer programs.
The roundtable costs $7 a person and includes a continental breakfast. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, brochures and product samples to share.
Advance registration is required. Call the SBDC at 607-777-4024 to register.


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Hey guys just wanted to see some of your input on what you think of this guy. What round do you think he could be had? Would it intrigue you? Do you see his injury as something he can overcome and even use as motivation for a great story?
Personally I would be really excited if we could grab this guy at the right time in the draft. Pairing him (when healthy) with DW for years to come. SCARY. imo


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Hello all,
I am new to beekeeping and have just installed 4 lbs. and a queen from here in my area.
I have been very lucky. Since attending a 'are you interested in beekeeping' seminar at a local conservatory named Oatland Island, I decided I wanted to get into beekeeping as a hobby. It turns out that the president of our local chapter live less than a mile away, and he has been very helpful in getting me started. I go with him on weekends to check all of his hives and he will very patiently show what he is looking for, clues into bee behavior, answer all me questions, etc. Free education!
The folks out at Wilbanks, where I bought my bees, took the time to walk us through their operation explaining how the bee and queen business all happens. Well I've got my bees in the back yard now and am happy as a clam!
I also have a second hive set up and ready to go, my friend is one of the guys the county will call for swarm removal, so when (if) we grab up a swarm, we know where it will go!
Savannah, GA.
PS Everyone here is getting very excited, the Tupelo is about to bloom and that is the best, clearest honey this area produces.


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'How Deep Is Your Love' is a song title claimed by multiple bands. Most recently, The Rapture took it for the lead single from their latest album In The Grace Of Your Love. Its a fun fact to note that self-proclaimed bad boys of late 90s R&B, Dru Hill (which also happens to be a park in Baltimore that the band are named after) also lay ownership to the song title. "Sisqó and I are from the same state," Gabriel Andruzzi, the band's multi-instrumentalist (and the best goddamn cow-bell dinger I've ever seen) announces. "And actually, I was at dinner next to Dru Hill two nights ago."
Last night they played the newest shiniest jewel in São Paulo's venues, Cine Joia. And now seems the perfect time to share the interview we did with Gabe, where he shares his thoughts on Sisqó, frustration surrounding the bands evolution and what he's going to do about being scared shitless to be one of those ageing rocker bros.
Since the unexpected announcement of the release of another album, it's been well documented that The Rapture have spent the past few years getting through and getting over lots of stuff. Births, deaths, break-ups, make-ups and finally, an album produced by Philippe Zdar that deals with it all. 'It all' being any number of the hurts and resentments that happened which in turn, enabled the band to find some redemption and acceptance enough to make an album themed with that very process. It's been greeted critically with mixed reviews, but regardless of what people think, the boys are happy with the record. And so they should be.
Have you heard the comparisons to Sisqo's hit 'Thong Song' in reaction to 'How Deep Is Your Love'? Do you know Sisqo's old band Dru Hill also did a song called 'How Deep Is Your Love' too? Was there any deliberate reference to either of those? How do you feel about that?
Sisqo and I are from the same state. Actually, I was at dinner next to Dru Hill two nights ago. It's actually a park in Baltimore. I didn't know that Dru Hill had a song called 'How Deep Is Your Love', it totally skipped over me. There wasn't any deliberate reference at all, there totally wasn't. Any similarities were totally pointed out after the album was recorded and mastered, and we were like oh fuck. But. Then we got over it.
The band as a whole and each of you personally have been through some shit in the last few years. Obviously, shit is good for art. It's like, fertiliser. Do you understand why Luke was so uncomfortable to going back to the band in the first place? Like, at any point did you kind of just think, 'Hey, I've always been pretty solid in this, so guys, let's just make some music already'?
Oh yeah, all the time.
Yeah totally. I was ready to make a ready when we got of the road off Pieces Of The People. Pretty much right away, I was like let's go find a space, let's go build a studio. We don't have a label, but let's be powerful. But I'm not a singer, I'm not in front of the stage, I didn't grow up like Luke or Mattie. So I never completely realised the places they were each in. I was kinda just like, put my head to the ground and do the work.
It was definitely a journey and I learned a lot about the people I make music with and the world and myself, by having to find our ways through this space where Luke, Vito and I could make a record together.
There were times when I totally got fed up. I was also really compassionate. And that's a weird thing for me to try and be solid and try and do a good job. I try to think of myself as a person who is rooted and is there, but also the flip side of that where I'd totally get annoyed and angry. But that came out because I was hurt. More than anything, I was hurt when people were just not showing up. You know, when people weren't emotionally there for the band, when I was like, you know, we're so fucking lucky to be in a band that has made two good records and have travelled around the world, let's do it again. But let's do it faster. It was way too long between Echoes and Pieces Of The People. It was like, a year, two years, two and a half years between records and it was like 'it's going to be great, we're going to have so many ideas', but it obviously took longer.
But that's okay. Everything turned out alright at this point though.
Well yeah. We made a record that we're happy with and wouldn't have made otherwise.
Of all the things that could be considered really cool to do as a musician (and 'a cool, credible music bro' to boot), I would consider being 'founders of a scene' as right up there. But you guys have previously said that it's like, a cute credit to be called founders of some scene; but all you wanna be is a really good band. What would constitute being a 'really good band' to you?
I think making the record we just made would constitute as being a really good band. Going out and touring and playing live shows the best we can do it and setting a high bar for ourselves as being a really good band. We're really doing it to the best of our abilities.
There's been lots of really good bands, that I love and think are great, and for me those bands really hit on something emotionally. There was something I really identified with. For me, for us - for the three of us - it's to create music, create records and play live shows that excites us, that excites all three of us.
At this stage in your career, how much does it still bother you in terms of what people think, now? Is there anyone's opinion that you still actually give a shit about?
That's a good question. Like, I kinda give a shit about everybody's opinion in a way, um. But for me, at the end of the day, I want people to come to our shows, and for people to buy our record and to be able to spend time with it and have an experience with it. For me, listening to music and being a musician is a really really simple thing. And I go back to the music I always loved and it would put a smile on my face, or it made me feel something deep, or made me want to dance. That's what the music I love to listen to still does.
I'm pretty passionate about music. It's been the centre of my life for a really really long time, so I don't really care if somebody… [pause] In all honesty, it does make me really sad, you know? I get really sensitive about something I spent a really long time making. But it makes me sad if I read something and the person doesn't actually find themselves making a connection to the music, or they let the stories about the band or the history or the past of the band keep them from listening to the songs and having an emotional experience or having some sort of feeling with the music.
When I listen to music, I'm not thinking about the person who made it or their life story. When I do read a biography or watch a movie about somebody, it's usually after I listen their record a million times, and it helps me make sense of how they write. Like, it totally makes sense after listening to their music. Anything I need to learn about a musician, I get from listening to their music.
That's a really pure way of wanting to experience music. So many people don't do it like that now because of how the business of music is driven now.
I guess that's my blind spot. Since I was like four or five I've had these very pure experiences with music. And I remember going to see concerts when I was eleven or twelve and there was always this naive quality, and I still hold onto it when I listen to music and when I go look at art and experience other things. I like it when things hit me at the heart. For me that's the most important thing. I have a hard time seeing the other side, like, I have a hard time seeing people get excited about the context of the design element of the song…as much as I actually appreciate that about art and music, so.
Do you remember the first festival you went to? Was it good/shit/memorable? Who did you see play?
You know, I didn't go to festivals until I was an adult, really. There weren't festivals like that in America, at least not on the scale that they do now. The first touring big festival in America was when they started doing the Lollapaloozas, and I thought they were super lame cause I grew up like a punk kid from Washington DC and like, I'd go see Fugazi, and go to these shows in churches and they were benefit shows, so there really was this kind of, pure quality to it. So the festivals I did go to I would go to like, Women's Fest, which was like the festival that was thrown in this small park in DC by this group that did a lot of awareness. I'd go see a bunch of local bands play for one day or over the weekend. I think DC and that area was blessed with a lot of seminal and important underground post and hardcore bands.
Does the thought of becoming one of those 'ageing rocker music bros' scare you?
What are you going to do about it?
I'm going to stay young looking for a really long time so I can ignore the fact that I'm ageing. When I'm living my normal life I can be my age, and when I'm on the road I can still be 24.


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The only fools here are the ones that 1. Defend RA having had ZERO dealings with them and 2. Those that call those of us that have had poor dealings with them fools.
If "making good" is actually doing what you said you would do long after you said you would do it, then I'll be happy. But there's nothing else warranted on my part. Nothing else is due. Over and over, they have said they would do things and haven't. When they do finally "make it right", they are owed NOTHING from us. What are we supposed to do?? "Good news guys!!! RA came through 2 months late!! They really are upstanding!!!" Upstanding is doing what you said you would do THE FIRST TIME or in as timely of a manner and as gracious as possible.
If you ordered something from Walmart online and it didn't show up when it was supposed to, what would you do? You'd call them, email them and maybe even stop by the store. But if they never answered your calls, emails or didn't allow you on the property, you'd be mad. But when the product did finally show up, your reaction isn't going to be, "Hey, those Walmart folks aren't so bad after all. At least they did finally send it to me. Hey everybody, WALMART'S GREAT!!!" No...you'd tell everyone you knew to avoid ordering from Walmart online.
I'm such a fool that I've received, just today, a THANK YOU for posting this. He was about to order based upon their website only. But because this thread was at the top of the forum, and he read about all of our experiences, he chose to order elsewhere.
I keep hearing, "good folks", "ethical", etc....I'm not going to doubt their intensions and their hearts. But their actions have spoken louder.
My past experiences with purchasing queens:
1. They answer the phone and return emails.
2. If they can't fill the order, then they say , "I can't fill the order". RA takes the order and the $$ and doesn't tell if they can fill it by the date you asked. I find it hard to believe that they are unaware that they can't fill our orders. This is not an "I want it now" mentality. It's really a "I'd like for you to be up front and honest with us about when/if you can fill the order. If you can't, that's fine. I can look elsewhere for an order and I'll call you again since you were up front and honest with me." But because of how they have conducted themselves, there are tons of folks that are out there screaming, "Don't do business with them!" Now, whose fault is that?????
Look, I sell nucs every year and every year I have to say to people, "I'm sorry, I don't have anymore." This year, I actually called some folks back pretty early and told them that I would not be able to fill their order for nucs. Since they were the last orders, they were the first off the list and I refunded their deposits. I actually put them in touch with folks that I knew sold a good nuc. That's agriculture. I'm fully aware of it. Our business is affected by things we have no control over.
I keep saying I'm done with this, but them I was called a fool...
Do I dare bring up your sexist comments? Now, that show's who the fool is...


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Mason Reclaimed Wood Double Sink Console - Wax Pine finish
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Until recently I did not know you were suppose to keep your fermenting in the dark.
The last batch I just started I left on the counter in the carboy for 5 days. It was not exposed to direct sunlight. Just wondering if it will make a difference in the taste. It's been moved to a dark room.
Does everyone else keep the mead in a dark place?


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CHAKULA Issue # 10: Telecommunication policy trends in Africa highlights of key issues
CHAKULA ISSUE NO. 10, MAY 2004: Telecommunication policy trends in Africa highlights of key issues
A Newsletter on ICT Policy issues in Africa
Newsletter of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) Africa
ICT Policy Monitor Project to mobilise African Civil Society for ICT policy for development and social justice.
1. Editorial
- Telecommunication policy trends in Africa 'highlights of some key issues'
3. Links to news and resources on key telecommunication policy issues in Africa
- News Items
- Publications and Resources
4. French Monitor now available
5. Important Notices and Events
6. Subscribing to 'Chakula'
In this issue of Chakula, we bring you stories on ICT policy in Africa and in particular highlight some of the telecommunication policy issues in Africa and their potential to impact on development. Some of these issues have been the highlight of discussions at certain events and meetings during the month of May and we have selected a number of publications, news articles and discussions papers that address these issues at length which can be used as resource by civil society organizations for awareness of these issues and how they impact on development.
Finally we bring to your attention information concerning the upcoming World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) PrepCom 1 to be held in Tunis later this month.
APC Africa ICT Policy Monitor Team
- Introduction
During the month of May, we saw a number of activities related to policy developments in the ICT sector and impacts in Africa, the most conspicuous being the recently held ITU Africa Telecoms Conference.
During the ITU conference some major policy issues were discussed with some notable remarks on how current policies could not be attributed to the high growth and penetration of mobile telephony in Africa . Just two weeks ago
another major conference in Uganda of Africa's ministers of economic planning were at it again on Africa policies and out of this meeting came a key warning regarding Africa's blind implementation of liberalization policies that are not delivering results . Ghana was at it last week with a review of its national telecommunication policy and the implications and impacts of the liberalisation of the telecommunications industry . Chakula takes a closer look at the telecommunications sector some key policy issues of concern to civil society.
Telecommunications policy in many African countries like elsewhere has evolved over the last decade or so with ongoing sector reforms in the form of privatisation, liberalization of key market segments and consequent competition. Close at hand have also been regulatory reforms that have seen the establishment of 'independent' regulatory bodies meant to referee the market place. Behind these reforms and changing trends are policies that cut across many areas and impact on society widely.
Some of the main policy issues surrounding telecommunication policies in many countries have been on privatisation and liberalization of telecommunication sectors of the African countries. These policy reforms
driven primarily by international donor agencies such as the IMF and World Bank over the last few years are now in the implementation process and what's more as mentioned at the Uganda's meeting, few countries are reaping some results as expected. A key question that comes to mind is, to what extend are these policies aimed at creating trade opportunities that benefit multinational corporations instead of contributing to real national development (as the international financiers tend to portray)?
- Privatization
A closer look at the status of privatisation of Public Telecommunications Operator (PTOs) in Africa shows that less than 1% of the countries have reached full privatisation (Only Seychelles) and just about 30% have achieved partial privatisation leaving the vast majority of African countries still going through the process .
The rationale to privatise has centred around the need to ensure efficient operations of PTO through private management as opposed to state control combined with expected injections of foreign investment capital. Another reason normally downplayed in the public eye
but a key factor that determines the process is the capital inflow expected to go to the
government coffers following the proceeds of the sale of the PTO.
On the opposite side of the debate, anti-privatisation arguments in general point to jobs losses, concerns on affordability and unequal access to services that can follow as governments relinquish control and management
of their telecommunications sector to private corporations.
Without paying too much attention to the statistics of how many countries have privatised and to what extent, Chakula questions how the privatisation process and its outcomes are impacting on the diffusion and much-publicised role of ICT in Development. Policy statements have indicate that privatization implementation should results in reliable and an efficient telecommunications sectors. At the same time privatisation facilitates the injection of foreign capital to the corporations intended for the financing of infrastructure development and ultimately resulting in improved service
provision and increased use of ICT services in the country.
Privatization processes in South Africa and Senegal have achieved positive results such as improved teledensity (the number of telephones per 100 people) and rural telephony penetration. The telecommunications corporations could be said to be a lot more reliable and efficient in service delivery today post-privatisation. We believe other countries going
through the privatization process such as Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda could learn from the South African and Senegalese experiences.
Some governments are eager to privatise attracted by the financial gains from the proceeds of privatisation and hope to use them as way of reducing budget deficits or paying off foreign debts. However, in Tanzania the government recently ended up getting a fraction of the anticipated amount for privatisation. The failure to accrue a significant sum has been cited as the reason the Kenyan government abandoned the privatization process altogether in 2001. A recent report from Kenya claimed that even where governments have been able to obtain good figures from the privatization proceeds, little can be accounted for in terms of use of funds for ICT development such as funds aimed at ensuring universal service or other development funds as set out in national telecommunications policies and ultimately national development goals .
- Liberalization and Competition
At the liberalization front things have been taking place at a little faster pace compared with privatization as the majority of African countries now have some 'basic' liberalized sectors where most countries now have more than one mobile telephone operator and many others are going through the process of allowing a second fixed line operator into the market. The internet market segment has also been vibrant where many countries have partially liberalized the sector giving rise to a myriad of internet service providers (ISPs) although the backbone infrastructure (which connects countries to the international internet) still remains in the hands of the PTOs.
Liberalization advocates outline the benefits of competition which brings about enhanced access to affordable services, new services such as VOIP (telephone-type conversations using cheaper internet connections) and wireless technologies (which enables people to get connected and share high speed internet over a short distance) and related social-economic benefits such as increased foreign direct investments, employment and growth in the ICT sector.
Liberalization sceptics warn of depending on market forces to provide for universe service (where all citizens have access to telephony) and the potential danger of foreign investors taking over local markets where profits could be expatriated and other factors such as threatening local industry and destroying jobs.
The liberalization of telecommunications markets in Africa has been an ongoing process with some positive results in selected areas such as the increased presence of multiple service providers in both mobile and internet market segments. However much remains to be done to open up other segments of the market and especially to ensure local stakeholder
participation. At the opening of the African Ministers conference on trade the Executive Secretary of the United National Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)warned countries of opening markets with little regard to growth and called for the adoption of policies driven by strategic development objectives .
- Regulation
The independence of the national regulator is perceived as the most important element that in effect determines how other functions with the regulation aspects are carried out. With an independent regulator in place, then certain basic regulatory functions are expected to be implemented by the regulator the most common among these being
- Promotion of universal service to basic telecommunication services – fostering of competitive markets to ensure efficient, reliable quality and affordable services – delivery of other regulatory functions such as licencing for new services and transparent practices. – prevention of the abuse of market power by dominant firms in the market place – Protection of consumer rights including privacy rights – Promotion of increased telecommunication connectivity through efficient use of spectrum and interconnection.
Regulatory authorities are now operational in many African countries and can be applauded for their efforts to get to this stage given history where regulatory authorities were merely an extension of the government ministries they were supposed to regulate. Today we see some aspects of independence.
The establishment of independent regulatory authorities have been seen as key to the effective development and management of the ICT sector especially in the implementation of key policy areas policy directives such as liberalization of key market segments and ensuring that universal service obligations fulfilled.
Africa ICT Policy Monitor Team
Allison Gillward presentation during ITU Africa Telecoms Conference
2. UNECA ES press release: 37th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
3. Ghana reviews telecommunications policy
4. Mike Jensen: Privatization Status of African PTOs
5. Kanu regime got Sh18b from privatisation
6. Africa needs to remove obstacles to trade, says Amoako
- Moving ahead in Ghana: New telecommunications policy addresses pressing issues in the sector
On May 24, 2004, a public workshop took place in Accra, Ghana, to discuss some pressing issues in the telecommunications sector in Ghana. A discussion document was sent to all invited participants and served as a stimulus for comment and input toward the definition of a National Telecommunications Policy for Ghana. Hosted by the Ministry of Communications, the workshop benefited from the presence of various stakeholders representing the Ministry of Communication, the National Communications Authority, the telecommunications operators, ISPs, media, and civil society, among others.
This workshop will be followed-up by a public forum to be organized late June and for which all stakeholders will have the opportunity to review the draft policy and comment on it (via written comments or by
participating at the forum).
All stakeholders were invited to present their views on the issues raised in the discussion document, both through participation in the workshop, and in further written form, responding to the various topics and questions raised. This new telecommunication policy is being developed in the context of the existing ICT policy and such issues as the sector market structure, access network, licensing, universal policy and competition policy are being addressed. The discussion paper provided options for most issues and raised critical questions that need to be addressed, such as
what are essential telecommunications services (e.g., basic telephone service, internet access) in the context of the universal access policy and what are the license obligations that all carriers should comply with, among others.
- Telecoms growth is not the result of government policy expert
05/05/2004, (Highway Africa News Agency)
Africa's rapid growth of cellphones is despite, not because of, policies adopted by governments, a South African expert told an international telecoms conference in Egypt yesterday.
More investment, less-government control and efficiency in service delivery seem to be the operative words used by the Parastatal Sector Reform Commission (PSRC) now. The government wants to shed a further 24% stake to investors with 10% going to local investors. Are we witnessing the government losing its grip on the PTO and perhaps opening up markets for a second national operator?
Advantage Africa! was the theme of the ITU meeting in Egypt which traditionally involves an exhibition and conference (Forum). The exhibition was relatively small, but considering the size of the ICT sector on the continent not unimpressive, with several new technology suppliers demonstrating the potential of their wares to provide low cost access solutions to the continent.
The access constraints, however, lie not in the technology but in the policy and regulatory environments which predominantly prohibit the application of many of these solutions outside of the business of the incumbent, despite the high cost of service across the continent. But such issues were not the focus of most of the Forum's presentations, despite its claim to examine and discuss telecommunications policy, development, economic and investment issues, as well as their technology and applications aspects.
By Alison Gillwald, LINK Centre, University of the Witswatersrand
Last week, the Mozambican government presented a bill intending to fully liberalise the telecommunications market.
In 1999 the telecommunications market in Mozambique was opened to the private sector and it was through this that a second mobile phone operator set up a subsidiary to compete withthe cell phone company that is currently 100 percent owned by the public telecoms company TDM. The proposed bill aims to introduce competition in the fixed phone network in order to gradually end TDM's monopoly over the fixed phone service. The government intends to privatise TDM this year and privatisation would involve finding a strategic partner to take a majority stake in TDM, and attract funding
for expanding the network.
- Evolution of telecommunications policy reforms in East Africa: Setting new policy strategies to anchor benefits of policy reforms
This paper is a strategic evaluation of telecommunications policy reform over a ten-year period 1993-2002. The focus of the paper is the three countries of East Africa – Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The evaluation is framed against policy objectives set out by the three governments and their outcomes as measured against relevance to stakeholders, performance by implementers based on the space created by the reforms, and success in terms of sustainability and impact.
By Muriuki Mureithi
Summit Strategies Ltd. Nairobi, Kenya
The complex debate around telecommunications liberalization has already been faced in the developed world, and the issues now confront almost every developing country. The dilemmas are not unique to South Africa, but the current situation in this country illustrates the complex issues at stake and how real people are affected by the decisions of the government.
From Bridges.org
This paper examines the factors driving the recent reform trends in the telecommunications sector around the world, the alternatives available to governments and their implications and interprets empirical data from developed and developing countries in order to determine how best telecom reform is conducted and assesses the role played by privatization,
regulation and liberalization in the reform's success. It considers the tradeoffs and key issues in implementing the reform, and analyzes the impact on the incumbents' performance, presents the major challenge of corporate governance, which has become in the past few years the center of acute debates, particularly in the United States and Europe and summarizes the main findings and lessons drawn from previous telecom reform.
By Patrick Farajian
South African telecommunications policy-making is at a crossroads. This report looks at the current telecommunications sector of South Africa, focusing on existing and proposed government policy, and describing the interests of telecom businesses and other constituencies that influence government decision-making. It also provides analysis and recommendations for balancing the needs of ICT users and the concerns of the public and private sectors, while fostering competition and bringing down telecommunications costs.
By Bridges.org
- The Next Step for Telecom Regulation: ICT Convergence Regulation or Multisector Utilities Regulation?
This paper critically examines the multiple rationales for telecom, IT, media convergence regulation on the one hand, and multisector utility regulation on the other, and the practical questions of implementation they pose, with a view to contributing to informed policy and regulatory decisions that are now underway in many countries. The conditions that may affect the creation of convergence and multi-sector regulation, ranging from underlying commonality of inputs and the behaviour of regulated firms to considerations that are specific to the regulatory process such as scarcity of regulatory resources and safeguards for regulatory independence, are examined. The paper concludes that ICT and media
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Providing access to telecommunications services in rural areas continues to challenge policy makers and telecommunication operators alike. The problem is complex and solutions require an understanding of the technical issues
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A general description of the telecom development and present situation in Ghana. The aim of this paper is to analyze this development and situation and to discuss the reasons behind the successes and failures experienced, in particular with respect to investments.
Godfred Frempong and Anders Henten
A presentation by Hon. Albert Kan-Dapaah, Minister of Communications and Technology, Ghana.
APC's new book lays out the issues and dispenses with the jargon to encourage more people to get involved in information and communication technology (ICT) policy processes. This book is for people who feel that ICT policy is important but don't understand much about what is involved. Chapters cover basic questions such as "What are ICT and internet policies
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Look out for part three that focuses on National ICT and internet policy and regulation. This chapter aims to increase understanding of ICT policy and regulatory issues, especially in developing countries, by addressing the following questions:
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The Africa policy Monitor Website has gone through some improvements and we are now happy to announce that the website can be accessed in French. We have been testing the French version for the last two months and we are satisfied you will find some interesting content in French mostly covering countries from the Francophone Africa. Please do send us your comments or ideas on the website.
Version « bêta » du site francophone de l'Observatoire des Politiques des TIC en Afrique de APC
Dans le cadre de son initiative « Africa ICT Policy Monitor Project», l'association APC met en place la version francophone du site « Africa ICT Policy Monitor », appelée « Observatoire des Politiques des TIC en Afrique». Tout comme le projet, ce site a pour ambition de mobiliser la société civile africaine au sujet de l'importance des politiques relatives aux TIC.
Il référencera et mettra à disposition les informations concernant les TIC en Afrique, du point de vue des politiques des TIC et de la société civile. Ces informations concernent non seulement l'actualité, mais également:
- les « Ressources sur les politiques » : il s'agit de tout document de fond traitant un aspect particulier des nouvelles technologies de l'information, avec un focus sur les questions liées à la société civile ; – les « Evénements et Campagnes » liés aux NTIC ; – les « Organisations et Initiatives » : il s'agit de présenter, de façon non exhaustive, les organisations et initiatives de la société civile africaine traitant des TIC ; le choix est fait pour l'heure de traiter celles disposant d'un site web ; les initiatives d'autres acteurs pouvant intéresser cette société civile seront également répertoriées dans cette rubrique ; – les « Bulletins d'informations » portant sur les TIC, complétés par une sélection de liste de discussion.
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A Preparatory Meeting for the Tunis phase of the Summit will take place in Hammamet, Tunisia, from 24-26 June 2004.
Important: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society and private-sector entities who wish to participate in the preparatory meeting of June 2004 have to be accredited before registering.
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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond hosts GW Friday at 4 p.m. at Robins Stadium. Friday's game is the first of three straight home games for the Spiders.
Richmond Lately: The Spiders come into the contest with a 5-6, 1-1 record. Richmond opened conference play with a gritty performance against No. 19 UMass, but fell 15-14. Richmond rebounded with a 14-7 win over Saint Joseph's Sunday. Sam Stevenson scored nine goals for the week, with a team-high five goal performance against UMass, then followed with a four goal-three assist day against the Hawks. Stevenson leads Richmond in goals (30) assists (18) and points (48).
Stevenson ranks 18th in the nation in overall points (48). Richmond is 11th in the country in ground balls per game (18.0) and Mary Flowers ranks fourth in caused turnovers per game (2.36). Senior goalkeeper Victoria Roebuck has already recorded 113 saves, ranking fourth in the nation and Roebuck's 11.0 keeps per game rank her third nationally. Richmond won last year's matchup, 18-10 in Washington, D.C.
GW Lately: The Colonials boast a 7-4, 1-1 mark on the season. GW is led by Megan Seidman's 26 goals. Sarah Phillips is the Colonials' point leader with 51 on the season. Phillips has scored 22 goals and dished 29 assists. Four Colonials have scored 15 or more goals this season. GW's seven wins is fourth-most in the A-10.
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With over 30 years of breeding, raising, and training experience, we have spent the last 15 years perfecting our doodle breeding program. We pride ourselves on breeding and raising happy, well-adjusted dogs with temperament you can trust.
Our pups are raised in our home, not in a kennel, and are well socialized with both dogs and people. We spend a great deal of time raising and training these wonderful, comic dogs well before they become a part of your family. When you adopt a Doodlesville Doodle you become apart of our family as well-so be sure to send us pictures!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have in order to help you to make an educated decision in your search for the perfect puppy. Dogs are a huge commitment, so we feel it is important that both the breed and the breeder are the right fit for you and your family.
We live on a beautiful 25 acre farm in Southern Virginia (20 minutes from Danville, VA, and About 1 hour from Greensboro, NC), where we raise Beautiful Foundation Quarter Horses and our Doodlesville Doodles. With acres of romping room and extended family nearby, we have plenty of volunteers to come entertain and spoil our puppies.
Nancy, that's me, is a retired veterinary technician and groomer of over 30 years. and has Just recently received my Certification, for Natural Pet Health care.
Steve, my wonderful husband, is my business partner and best friend. Our chief puppy testers are our beautiful teenage granddaughter, Tiffani, and sometimes, my sweet little granddaughter, Layla.
We have a few part-time people that sometimes come to help maintain the farm, keeping the grounds clean and tending to the horses and puppies. We also have 3 veterinarians that are on-call for us 24/7.
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\"hassaan\" has its roots in arabic, which means the beauty of something.That something maybe hospitality, an art, a skill, etc. It is related to the word \"haseen\" in arabic, which\'s literal meaning is \"beautiful\".
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The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush
An exotic person with a charismatic personality known for his beauty, courage and being talkative. People with this name are extremely determined and once any idea or desire gets in their brain it is very hard to knock it out. In arabic hassaan means banana whereas in urdu it means extremely intelligent and very kind. People with this name are very romantic as it also means "lover"also they are well renowned for their adventurous sex positions and loving style, often caught sidebitching.
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Someone who, when having a private conversation on a cell phone, will move into the nearest closet to talk, instead of holding off the conversation for a later time. These people should be made fun of and ridiculed as much as possible while in said closet.
Kris thought his conversation with his girlfriend was so important, being a closet caller, he ran into the closet thinking nobody would hear it.
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'twas the night before Christmas and Kris was in jail
And his friends were upset because they couldn't make bail
"202c," they said, "how could that be done?"
"I thought we were in Canada, with 342.1?"
They tried to find Sombertown on the Google map
Meanwhile Santa, who was trapped in his cell,
Fires up his Mac to see what he can tell
"Now ping, now traceroute, now metasploit and Nmap!
On cain, on able, on wireshark and netcat!"
Ere it was booted, Jessica asked if it was hard
To sneak his macbook past the prison guard
"No problem!" said Kris, "I do it every day!"
"This Macbook is barely a computer anyway!"
Just then, the jailmaster walked to his box
Past the server that could open the locks
Jailmaster logged on with his password from hell
But what it was, kris could not tell
With a glint in his eye and a hint of a smirk
Kris fired up Nmap and scanned the network
"Lo! What's this?" he said with a grin
Another box showed up as he scratched his chin
"Laptop and web1 I can see from this box"
"I wonder what web1 would tell firefox?"
Opening his browser Kris giggled with glee
As he typed shell commands into form #3
"Shell injection? That's so totally cool!"
Said Kris as he fired up his metasploit tool
Kris wondered if the laptop would fall to '067?
And as the shell popped up, he said "I'm in heaven!"
Now with two boxes under full control,
Kris had to find a way to open the door!
"What tools do we have?" asked Kris with a grin
"With Nmap and Netcat we'll surely get in!"
"Psexec," said Jessica, "metasploit, and netcat"
"One tool under 1 meg, and of course Nmap"
"One tool?" laughed Kris, "just download some LOLCats"
"I already have enough to do my l33t hacks"
"You can keep your psexec program too!"
So poor Mr. Warlock had nothing to do
Firing up metasploit[1] with a glance at the guard table,
Kris selected meterpreter as the payload
"use priv" he ran, and "hashdump" too
With the hashes in hand he knew what to do
With a wave of his hand and no delay,
On his macbook he created a netcat relay[2]
Then on Web1, quick as could be
He set up a relay with /dev/tcp[3]
"Wow" said Jessica, as Kris still typed,
Tools like Core Impact are way overhyped!
Running metasploit[4] on his laptop he knew what to do next,
Setting RHOST to "local" and exploit to "psexec"
SMBUser was "jailmaster" and SMBPass was "aad3b435b51404eeaad3b435b51404ee:d3ec7135d0caab12139108c13e7da38f"
After all that typing, Kris said, that's enough!
Recognizing the hash encoded with NTLM,
The prison door computer let kris's connection in
When the door clicked open they let out a shout!
Thanks to Kris, they'd all gotten out!
And while he was doing this, what did the Winter Warlock do?
He downloaded I Can Has Cheezburger, and enjoyed it too!
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Seminar will focus on designing and developing individualized math and algebra instruction in a clinic setting. Emphasis will be placed on identifying individual clients' academic difficulty in math and algebra, why the problem is occurring, and implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of evidence-based strategies to increase the client's success in math and algebra. Practicum component required. Credit/no credit only.
This course will explore the question of whether life has meaning or purpose through the study of philosophy (e.g., Nietzsche, Camus, Nagel, Nozick), literature (e.g., Tolstoy), and film (e.g., American Beauty). An emphasis will be placed on existentialist philosophy.


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Welcome back, Shen and Zhao!
(Haven't seen anything yet....)
Welcome back, Shen and Zhao!
(Haven't seen anything yet....)
Shen Zhao didnt disappoint us!!!
an excellent program,,, although I can tell they were still a bit nervous,,,,,considering it was their 1st competition in recent 2 years,,it was good enough!
they can do it better,,,,give them a bit time....
Go go go............Shen Zhao!!!! who wants to live forever!!!
Welcome back S/Z
I just can hardly believe they can keep sooo good shape, really moved after watching their program
I don't follow Pairs very closely, but I am so happy for Shen and Zhao!!!
That was a great performance.
In total awe by Shen&Zhao, it's so great to see them compete again, and in such a good shape. I expect that they'll get even better as the season advances. The twist was soooo high, as if she was a feather! I was surprise to see that.
Hongbo looked nevers before the program though Xue is just exquisite!
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Xue has the heart of a warrier though, I think that makes a big difference. She always conquers the occasion. It's so important in pairs for the woman to be very tough, because the man has so much responsibility.
S/Z were great!!! Hope they can sustain till Vancouver!
I/M were absolutely robbed. Should have been at least 3 points ahead of V/M.
Whata disaster for Z/Z. WTH????
Chime in on the Shen/Zhao praise. I'm very happy to see them back. It's hard to believe that they are already 37 and 30 (Shen will be 31 in two weeks) and have left the competitive field for two years! I love the opening twist, so high, so confident. There were some little problems here and there, but they are understandable since it was just their first performance and Shen hurt her ankle a few days ago (she claimed it's fine though). I agree with others that the music is so so but I don't really care as their performance still stood out. I hope the best for them. Above all, please stay healthy!
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S/Z's programs were just spine-tingling good...even my sister who doesn't usually watch pairs were just in awe!
That being said, who was the judge who gave them 6's in PCS? Look at the third judge--ridiculous. I would say maybe its the Ukrainian (most likely) or Russian judge.


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At UTSA Alumni Gala 2008, Ms. UTSA 2008 Jessica Beemer
presents a $2,500 Valero gas card to power drawing winner Cindy
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(July 20, 2009)--The UTSA Alumni Association again will offer six terrific items in the UTSA Alumni Gala Power Drawing including a visit to Spain, a $2,500 Valero gas card and a week in Las Vegas. The gala is Saturday, August 15, at the Westin La Cantera Hotel and Resort. Gala proceeds provide scholarships for UTSA students and a portion benefits alumni programs and services.
>> Read details at the UTSA Alumni Web site. The winners will be announced at the gala, but if you buy a ticket, you don't have to be present to win.
Here's the lineup of this year's power drawing items:
- Two can fly to Spain in May 2010 and stay for a week in a Pueblo Evita Club apartment in Málaga, Spain, on the Costa del Sol.
- Valero Energy Corp. gives you a break at the gas pump with a $2,500 gas card.
- Spend five days and four nights for four at the Wyndham Grand Resort in Las Vegas.
- Watch a Spurs game in style in a box suite for 16 at a 2009-2010 game, plus a parking pass.
- Two roundtrip tickets to San Francisco, and two nights for up to six people on the Wetzel Family Estate on the Alexander Valley Vineyards in Healdsburg, Calif.
- Fitness package for the entire family: tumbling, Spectrum Club limited memberships, a round of 18 holes at Tapatio Golf Course and two 2009-2010 season tickets for Roadrunners men's or women's basketball.
Power Drawing tickets are $20 each or three for $50 and can be purchased online with a credit card or at the UTSA Office of Alumni Programs, University Center Room 2.00.10, Main Campus.
The 10th annual UTSA Reflections Alumni Gala will feature a cocktail reception with the UTSA Jazz Ensemble and a silent auction at 6:15 p.m. Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz will provide dance music until midnight. Dress is black tie optional for men and cocktail attire for women.
Linda Foster, M.A., '76 and Cindy Jorgensen, E.M.B.A., '00, will receive the Alumna of the Year Award. Foster is principal of Alamo Heights High School. Jorgensen is senior vice president and chief financial officer for SWBC in San Antonio.
Alfonso Barrientez III will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award. He is group vice president, U.S. warehouse operations and Mexico supply chain, for H-E-B.
Gala honorary chairs are Robert Crittenden and Yolanda Crittenden '92. The chair is Yvonne Fernandez '85. Special guests will be UTSA President Ricardo Romo and Dr. Harriett Romo.
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The history of this 88.5-acre site dates back to the early 1930s, when Frederick C. Peters, the son of a Missouri shoe manufacturer, moved to South Florida and purchased a plot of land in what is now the City of Plantation. The Peters family later leased the property to the state, which established the University of Florida USDA Plantation Experiment Station for conducting research on the spread of the citrus blackfly.
Using a grant from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, the county and city jointly acquired the land in 1977. By the time the property, then known as the Peters Tract, opened as a park in December 1984, it had been renamed Plantation Heritage Park at the city's request. (The family name lives on in Peters Road, which runs along the southern edge of the park.)
Fittingly, given the park's earlier use as an agricultural experiment station, there are abundant tropical flowering trees and palms throughout the site, and the Broward County Audubon Society's Anne Kolb Memorial Trail, named for a County Commissioner active in environmental causes, winds through re-created representative plant communities. A tropical fruit grove includes rows of rare fruit trees representing the continents of Africa, Asia, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. (Picking of fruit is prohibited, and removal of ground fruit is by permit only.)
Among the park's amenities are picnic areas, playgrounds, nature trails, and a fitness trail. The 2,000-square-foot Fountain Room (capacity 125), which opened in March 1994, can be rented for meetings, parties, and other special events, and there are three large (capacity 100), five medium (50), and four small (30) picnic shelters, all of which have water and electricity. In the park's extension on the south side of Peters Road, there is a historic gazebo overlooking a small duck pond with a waterfall; the gazebo, which was dedicated in October 1992, is especially popular for weddings and can accommodate 30 people. Two of the park's shelters are located in this area, along with restrooms and a horseshoe pit.
The park's centerpiece is a large lake with a fountain. Paddleboats are available for rental, and fishing is permitted from the shore (licenses required for ages 16 and up).
For more information, call Plantation Heritage at 954-357-5135. The park has a gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) in effect on weekends and holidays. Plantation Heritage is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #30.
Two major holidays this month provide opportunities for a fun outing in a park: Mother's Day, on Sunday, May 12, and Memorial Day, on Monday, May 27. All Broward County Parks will be open their regularly scheduled hours (except Deerfield Island Park and the Markham Target Range, both of which are normally closed on Mondays).
Shelters and indoor facilities of all sizes are offered for rent. Reservations are required, however, so call now to check availability. All shelters have picnic tables, most have grills, and many also have water, electricity, and restrooms. Amenities at indoor facilities vary. Freestanding picnic tables are also available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout most of our parks. For more information, visit our Website. Enjoy your holiday in the park!
It's also the month SWIM Central marks a significant milestone – 2.5 million water-safety lessons taught since the program was established in 1999. More than 400,000 children have participated in this nationally recognized water-safety program, which has long been identified as "Broward County Commission's Primary Resource and Referral Service for Available Swim Programs in Cooperation With Various Cities and Nonprofit Organizations."
Drowning is the number-one killer of children under the age of 4 throughout the United States. Since its inception, SWIM Central has aimed to reduce the number of drowning incidents in Broward County. The solution has been to provide up to 10 water-safety education lessons per year to children who are enrolled in public schools, day-care centers, and preschools throughout Broward County.
As it has grown, SWIM Central has evolved into more than water-safety education classes for schoolchildren. With the introduction of program mascot Sandy Pelican, SWIM Central has become more active in community events that promote drowning prevention, sending representatives to provide on-site water-safety presentations at schools and day-care centers. This expands the program's reach beyond those 30,000 children who annually receive in-water instruction.
This summer, with support from its partner the S.W.I.M.S. Foundation – other funding partners include the Children's Services Council of Broward County and the School Board of Broward County – SWIM Central will launch the SWIMS Summer Program in several pools throughout the county, providing additional water-safety, CPR, first aid, and swimming instruction for children ages 7 to 13.
For more information, call SWIM Central at 954-357-7946.
The Learn To Swim program returns to C.B. Smith, Central Broward Regional, and T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) parks next month, with the first of five regular sessions starting on June 10 and the final session ending on August 15. These classes will meet for a total of eight 30-minute lessons, Mondays through Thursdays. This year Central Broward Regional will also offer two weekend sessions that meet for a total of six 45-minute lessons.
Classes will be offered only if minimum enrollment is met. Rained-out classes will be made up on Fridays, and each two-week session is limited to two make-up lessons only. Six different courses are offered, designed for ages 2 and up, from preschool through age 10. Schedules and courses available will vary depending on the park. Preregistration is encouraged and begins on May 4. The fee is $50 per session.
For additional information, call C.B. Smith at 954-357-5170, Central Broward Regional at 954-357-5400, or T.Y. at 954-357-8811. C.B. Smith is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #3, #5, #7, #23, and 95 Express; Central Broward Regional via Routes #18, #36, #40, and #81; and T.Y. via Routes #3, #12, and #17.
For more than a dozen years 4KIDS of South Florida has been working toward its goal of providing a home for every child in crisis. The nonprofit organization depends on a partnership involving committed individuals, churches, corporations, and government agencies. One such effort is the 2013 Big Cardio 5K, Fitness & Fun Day, to be held on Saturday, May 4 at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium.
The event, now in its sixth year, gets under way with registration at 6 a.m., followed by a 5K run/walk at 7 a.m., fitness classes and tourneys at 8:30 a.m., and food, games, and other activities throughout the morning. For fees and further information, call the sponsor at 954-979-7911, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit 4kidsofsfl.org.
Our four aquatics facilities continue their season. From Thursday, May 2, through Friday, May 31, the following water parks will be open Thursday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.: Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park; Tropical Splash at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium; Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park; and Castaway Island at T.Y.(Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park. The water parks will also be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Sessions will be in effect on Saturdays and Sundays at Splash Adventure and Tropical Splash. Details on the schedule from June through September (October at Paradise Cove) are available on our water park Web page, where you'll also find information on our seasonal aquatics passes for individuals and families.
For daily water park fees and additional information, call C.B. Smith at 954-357-5170, Central Broward Regional at 954-357-5400, Quiet Waters at 954-357-5100, or T.Y. at 954-357-8811. C.B. Smith is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #3, #5, #7, #23, and 95 Express; Central Broward Regional via Routes #18, #36, #40, and #81; Quiet Waters via Routes #14 and #48; and T.Y. via Routes #3, #12, and #17.
Looking for some plants to spruce up your home landscape? Look no further than the Broward County Plant Affair. The popular event – co-sponsored by the Plantation Historical Society and the GFWC Plantation Woman's Club – takes place the weekend of May 4 and 5 at Plantation Heritage Park, where you'll find a plant show and sale with up to 30 vendors. Among the offerings: native plants, bonsai, orchids, cyclamens, bougainvillea, and bromeliads, as well as gardening supplies and porch and patio items. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, call Betty Cobb at 954-797-2722 or 954-581-6464, or the park at 954-357-5135, ext. 0. Plantation Heritage is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #30.
For a greater emphasis on indigenous plants, there's the Go Native in Broward County Plant Sale, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Secret Woods Nature Center. Native plant nurseries and vendors will display and sell plants native to South Florida, as well as plants conducive to butterfly and wildlife gardening. For more information, call the nature center at 954-357-8884. Secret Woods is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #6.
Looking to get away without going far away? For a fun, affordable getaway close to home, look no farther than Easterlin Park or Quiet Waters Park. The two parks will offer a pair of summer camping specials from June 1 through September 30. (Florida sales tax applies.)
The Family Fun Package offers a two-night stay (Fridays and Saturdays only) for up to four campers for $50/site; two more campers can be added at only $3 each.
The Escape Special, which runs from Sundays through Thursdays, offers a stay of one or more nights for up to four campers for $20/site per night; two additional campers can join you for just $3 each per night.
Easterlin has 55 sites total, with 10 of those set aside for tent camping and the remainder for RV camping. At Quiet Waters, there are 25 Rent-a-Tent sites and two tepee sites, all featuring a canvas platform tent or tepee already set up for you. All campsites come with water and electricity, as well as a grill, a picnic table, and a fire ring.
Campers at Quiet Waters are also eligible for specials throughout the park: $7 all-day admission to Splash Adventure water park, 50 percent off boat rentals at Lakeview Marina, 20 percent off bike rentals and 10 percent off all merchandise (excluding food) at Bike America, and 20 percent off group lessons on Saturday or Sunday at Ski Rixen USA cable water-skiing.
For more information, call Easterlin at 954-357-5190 or Quiet Waters at 954-357-5100.
Ages 13 to 21 with developmental disabilities are invited to enjoy deejay music, dancing, socializing, and refreshments this month when the Anne Kolb Nature Center hosts a Hawaiian Luau Teen Social. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite tropical-print shirt or even a grass skirt. The free event is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, and preregistration is required by May 10. For more information or to register, call the Parks Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Anne Kolb is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12.
Learn how to navigate Broward County's remaining pockets of nature – many of them located in our parks – when the Anne Kolb Nature Center offers a new program called Become an Expert Explorer. Participants in the program, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, will learn tools and tips for discovering nature's treasures. The fee is $2/person. For more information, call the park at 954-357-5161. Anne Kolb is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #12.
Wanted: Kayakers to help clean up the shoreline of Deerfield Island Park, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. To make things interesting, pretend you're on a Kayak "Treasure" Hunt, complete with "treasure-hunting supplies" you'll retrieve when you arrive at the park's marina. Prizes will be awarded for the most unusual finds. Treasure hunters ages 18 and up are encouraged to bring a hat, gloves, and plenty of drinking water. Preregistration is required by calling Quiet Waters Park at 954-357-5100. Deerfield Island is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #48 and #50.
Put your horse sense to good use when Tradewinds Park offers its popular annual Equestrian Summer Camps. The program, for ages 9 through 16, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on June 10 and ending on August 15. (There is no camp July 1-4.)
This year the program introduces four levels of camp. The Buckaroos Day Camp consists of one-day sessions, each including riding instruction, riding time, grooming, and saddling. The fee is $75 per day plus sales tax, and the camp is limited to 12 campers per session. This camp is offered on June 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20.
The Trotters Mini-Camp is offered by two-day session, on June 24-25 and 26-27, and July 8-9 and 10-11. Activities include the above, plus games and horse care/maintenance. The fee is $150 plus sales tax for each two-day session, and camps are limited to 12 campers.
Trailblazers Week Camp adds intermediate riding instruction and tack/equipment to the list of activities and costs $300 plus sales tax per four-day sessions. Sessions run July 15-18, July 22-25, and July 29-August 1. There is a limit of 10 campers/session.
English riding and advanced riding instruction are added to the above-listed activities for Horsemasters Advanced Camp, which takes place in four-day sessions August 5-8 and August 12-15. The fee is $400 plus sales tax per session; sessions are limited to eight campers; and the Trailblazers Week Camp is a prerequisite.
Class size is limited and early registration is recommended. Fees must be paid and a release and waiver of liability signed at registration. Children must provide their own lunches and refreshments. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Participants should also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel.
For more information, call the stables at 954-357-8720. Tradewinds is accessible via Broward County Transit Route #34.
These camps don't begin until June, but space is limited and preregistration is required, so check on available spots now. Florida sales tax may apply; confirm with the camp of your choice.
· Fern Forest Nature Detectives – Fern Forest Nature Center – Weekdays, June 24-28; July 15-19 – 9 a.m.-noon – For ages 8-11 – $75/child – 954-357-5198
· Science Eye Safari Camp – Long Key Nature Center – Weekdays, June 17-21, 24-28; July 8-12; July 29-Aug. 2 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – For ages 7-12 – $300/child – 954-680-7977
· Summer Sports Camp – Tennis Center at C.B. Smith Park – Weekdays, June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28; July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2; Aug. 5-9, 12-16 – Full days (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or mornings only (8:30 a.m.-noon), on both a daily and weekly basis – For ages 6-14 – $35-$140 depending on option – 954-868-6100
· Fern Forest Nature Detectives – Fern Forest Nature Center – Weekdays, June 24-28; July 15-19 – 9 a.m.-noon – For ages 8-11 – $75/child – 954-357-5198
· Science Eye Safari Camp – Long Key Nature Center – Weekdays, June 17-21, 24-28; July 8-12; July 29-Aug. 2 – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – For ages 7-12 – $300/child – 954-680-7977
· Summer Sports Camp – Tennis Center at C.B. Smith Park – Weekdays, June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28; July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26; July 29-Aug. 2; Aug. 5-9, 12-16 – Full days (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) or mornings only (8:30 a.m.-noon), on both a daily and weekly basis – For ages 6-14 – $35-$140 depending on option – 954-868-6100
"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." – American computer scientist and U.S. Navy admiral Grace Murray Hopper (1906-1992)
Airboat Rides (Everglades Holiday Park) – Batting Cages (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Bike America (Quiet Waters Park) – Butterfly World (Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Cable Water-Skiing (Ski Rixen USA at Quiet Waters Park) – Campgrounds (C.B. Smith Park, Easterlin Park, Markham Park & Target Range, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park) – Dog Park (Barkham at Markham Park & Target Range) – Educational Farm (Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Exhibit Halls (Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, Fern Forest Nature Center, Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Secret Woods Nature Center) – Golf Facilities (AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park) – Multipurpose Athletic Fields (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Tradewinds Park & Stables) – Observatory (Markham Park & Target Range) – Riding Stables (Tradewinds Park & Stables, Tree Tops Park) – Skate Park/Track (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome) – Target Range (Markham Park & Target Range) – Tennis Centers (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome, C.B. Smith Park) – Velodrome (Brian Piccolo Park & Velodrome) – Water Playgrounds/ Waterslides/Swimming (C.B. Smith Park, Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, Quiet Waters Park, T.Y. Park)
The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to providing a countywide park system with diverse facilities and recreation opportunities, along with natural area conservation and research-based educational outreach, to enhance the well-being of residents, businesses, and visitors.
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Broward County Commission's primary resource and referral service for available swim programs in cooperation with various cities and nonprofit organizations. Call 954-357-SWIM (7946).
Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit broward.org/parks.
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Love for All, Hatred for None.
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in USA - in the middle is Robert Kennedy
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The accomodation we have to offer is able to sleep up to four people in two comfortabele double rooms. On entering the apartment you are in the bright and open plan living and dining area. Here you will find a dining table with plenty of seating. In the room is also a TV, perfect for relaxing in front of after a hard days sight seeing. Following through the apartment you will come to the well designed and fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook those delicious meals. The apartment has one contemporary bathroom containing a WC and shower.
This apartment is in a great location at the heart of Berlin's party district of Kreuzberg. In the area you have a bewildeing variety of shops, bars and restaurants, clubs and parks. Within minutes of the apartmnt is also great public transport putting this exciting city in the palm of your hands. Enjoy!
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Very nice place and flat with everything nearby!!!!
Some problems to get the key and to reach the right person.....
Modern, spacious, well located
Modern, ruim, goed gelegen
Nice large apartment very centrally located, the apartment is in very good condition, it can be recommended.
Fin stor lejlighed meget centralt beliggende, lejligheden er i meget fin stand, den kan klart anbefales.
Fine occasion. Cozy Restaurant at street level. One bedroom is very very small.
Located not quite as central as one might think, but close to KOCH-Strasse Ubahn.
We had a little trouble with getting in touch with that would let us in.. We arrived very early, but no flexibility. But quite Ok occasion as we would use again.
Fin lejlighed. Hyggelig Restaurant på gadeplan. Det ene soveværelse er meget meget lille.
Ligger ikke helt så centralt som man umiddelbart skulle tro, men tæt på KOCH-Strasse Ubahn.
Vi havde lidt bøvl med at komme i kontakt med den der skulle lukke os ind. Vi ankom meget tidligt, men ingen mulighed for fleksibilitet. Men helt Ok lejlighed som vi gerne ville bruge igen.
It was a nice appartment at a good location near the U-Bahn and near the city centre. The appartment was well equiped. The maintenance could be better, because of a leackage on the roof. Water was coming of the roof.
Central. Clean. Spacious.
the apartment was super delicious and is located in a lovely area with local shopping option and close to the city center. it is not the last time I rent from there. I give it four stars out of what we got for the price, the only negative experience was that there were only linen, duvets and pillows for 4 people and not the 5 that were commissioned.
lejligheden var super lækker og ligger i et dejligt område med lokale indkøbs mulighed og tæt på bymidten. det er ikke sidste gang jeg lejer derfra.
jeg giver den fire stjerner ud fra hvad vi fik for prisen, den eneste negative oplevelse var at der kun var sengetøj, dyner og hovedepuder til 4 personer og ikke de 5 som der var bestilt til.
Beautiful apartment located in an area but work in very noisy day. When we arrived on a Sunday, lacked toilet paper .... (closed) ... and kitchen towels. Apartment for 6 people, but there were only 5 water glasses and nothing to put his business in the bathroom lit by a single 25 watt bulb .. For delivery in Germany, the service is not up to our expectations. Take the example of Switzerland ....
Bel appartement bien situé mais dans un secteur en travaux donc très bruyant la journée.
A notre arrivée un dimanche, manquait le papier toilette....(magasins fermés)... et les torchons de cuisine.
Appartement pour 6 personnes, mais il n'y avait que 5 verres à eau et rien pour poser ses affaires dans la salle de bain éclairée par une seule ampoule de 25 watts..
Pour une prestation en Allemagne, la prestation n'est pas à la hauteur de notre attente. Prendre exemple sur la Suisse....
Very nice apartment in a very nice part of Berlin. Spacy and clean, with a nice little terrace. A few minor details could be better, but overall a very pleasent stay.
Great place. Clean and bright and excellent location right next to Hallesches Tor station and just down the road to Checkpoint Charlie. Mehringdam Platz is not the most exciting place but other cooler places are very easy to get to (I recommend Krezueberg for uber fantastisch nightlife). Toilet cistern made a constant, annoying dripping sound but this is a very minor gripe. I vote yes!
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