text:
Luxury Apartment Feria Seville
Size80 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Smoking allowed
- Disabled access
Accommodation summary
|Faustino Alvarez, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|5 days ago
The apartment is located in the historic center of the city, next to the traditional "Feria" Market and close to numerous restaurants and supermarkets. It is at a 5 minutes walk from the Alameda de Hércules and the "Macarena" Church, and a 10 minutes from the "Gran Poder" Church and from the amusement park "Isla Mágica". At Holy Week, several processions as the Macarena pass in front of the apartment and can be seen from the balconies. The Cathedral and the Alcázar are at a 15 minutes distance from the house. There is no need to take bus or taxi to visit the city, but there are stops near the apartment.
To sum up, it is quiet and peaceful, to have a good rest from the everyday routine, nonetheless, at night there are several entertainment areas to have a drink.
We will be happy to receive you.
House rules
|Monthly rate for up to 4 guests
|1284 €
|Price for > 4 guests
|21 € per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
Good location in the Macarena quarter; 1,5 km from the historical center of Sevilla. Takeover of the well-furnished clean apartment was straightforward. All necessary utensils are available and the owner even put plans with self-made city tours ready.
A very nice appartment and Francisco is a man of his word. We arrived pretty late at night (00:45 hrs) due to our flight, but after calling him, Francisco was there within 5 minutes, to give us the key and a good explanation of everything.
The appartment has really everything you need: two bedrooms with airco, living room with small balcony, kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher etc. Bathroom with shower, bidet, toilet and washtable and everything was very clean. It is situated in the North-west side of the city-centre, about 15 minutes walking to the touristic city-centre. Just around the corner is a small supermarket, a bakery and lots of other stores. One block away you'll find the "Alameda de Hercules" a long-streched square with plenty of pubs, terraces and nice little restaurants, tapa-bars etc. But also on the left-side of the "Feria" you'll find nice restaurants and things of interest. A living neighborhood, which we liked very much, but could be a negative point for people who love silence: at night and early in the morning you'll hear the traffic on the Feria, as one bedroom is situated on that side of the building and also the neighbours can be noisy in the morning. Apart from that, it did not bother us too much and we would recommend this appartment as very good, to nearly perfect!
The appartment was perfectly clean and has (silent!) arconditioning in every room. It has very good wifi. It is a 2 minute walk to Alameda de Hércules with many restaurants and a stop for the Bus Touristic. Calle Feria is just around the corner with all kinds of shops and supermarket. In 20 minutes you walk to La Giralda.
Francisco is a great host! Wine and softdrinks were waiting for us, towels and toiletries are present. Francisco is available to tell you all about Sevilla. On the day we left he let us stay for free untill 18h.
Great place to stay when you visit the beautiful city of Sevilla!
Nice, (very) clean and comfortable accomodation. We travelled with 4 people. My daughters slept in the bedroom with 2 seperate beds, at the back of the appartment so without noise. . My mother slept in the master bedroom and I slept in the livingroom, where we could turn the sofa into a (double) bed. These rooms were at the front of the appartment so more noisy. Francisco welcomed us with a nice bottle of wine and good city information. There were several brochures and a guide book. The kitchen was well equipped and in the bathroom were towels, soap , a hairdryer etc. Good location, near Feria, with several shops, a supermarket, and restauarants nearby.
Other posters were bang on about this place.
A lovely apartment, very well equipped, right above a good supermarket.
Street noise only an issue of Friday nights when they go mental.
The apartment is centre ville, 2 minutes from Hercules Square.
I was very,very impressed and would heartily recommend it to other Wimdu customers.
The apartment is great, without any kind of problems I can only say that if I repeat myself sevilla Thanks Francesco a great host
El apartamento estupendo, sin ningun tipo de problemas solo puedo decir que si vuelvo a sevilla repetire, gracias Francisco un anfitrion estupendo
We spent a great week at Francisco's house. The apartment was very clean, the kitchen and bathroom fully equipped. The location of this apartment is amazing, walking distance from the city centre, a lot of supermarkets nearby, lovely and vibrant plaza Alameda around the corner and close to the riverside. We would really recommend staying at this apartment to anyone visiting Sevilla. Thank you!
L' appartamento è curato e confortevole in buona posizione .ci siamo trovati veramente bene. Lo consigliamo sicuramente.
Buenos días. Somos Susana, Javier, Clara y Alejandro. Hemos estado la semana pasada en Sevilla y nos ha encantado.
Francisco es un anfitrión muy amable y atento. El apartamento genial. Perfectamente equipado. Bien ubicado( no es necesario en ningún momento utilizar el coche u itro medio de transporte). En 15 minutos estás en el centro.
Si volvemos, que lo haremos, elegiríamos este mismo apartamento.
Gracias por todo.
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
Products made by hand with fresh ingredients, invented by Helen
Products made by hand with fresh ingredients, invented by Helen
- Meet Helen Ambrosen, LUSH founder and product inventor
"I see cosmetics as more of an art than science, and being able to draw beautiful pictures with ingredients like this is almost like painting a portrait and thinking 'how does this sound?' and 'what effect is this going to have?"
What are your favourite ingredients to work with, and why?
It's such a privilege to be able to work with beautiful ingredients. I see cosmetics as more of an art than a science, and being able to draw beautiful pictures with ingredients like this is almost like painting a portrait and thinking 'how does this sound?' and 'what effect is this going to have?' It's like creating a harmony out of different elements. What a lovely thing to be able to use these fabulous ingredients. I always think of the effect first; it's the most important things for our customers.
Cocoa Butter: I love cocoa butter. It enables me to make liquids into solids and turn products into very visual elements. Hennas, for example, mixing them with cocoa butter makes them very visual and is also very good for the hair. Solid conditioners, King of Skin and the other solid butters are so visual and have great effects on the skin because of the cocoa butter. It is a fantastic ingredient and helps us to cut out packaging.
Almond Oil: I love vegetable oils in skincare and hair care. They may just look ordinary, but I always think of the material they come from; I always see the beauty of the whole ingredient. We call almond oil the "queen of oils" because it's incredible on the skin. It's medium weight, fabulous for the skin and great for the hair. It's so gentle. I eat loads of almonds! I love working with vegetable oils and essential oils.
Seaweed: I've always had a love for seaweed, ever since I was two years old. It's a favourite of mine. My passion came from growing up in the Midlands and we'd go on holidays to 'The Sea.' (With a capital 'T' and a capital 'S'!) It was special going on holiday there. I live near the sea now and I couldn't imagine being far from it for very long. The smells, the effects and the look of seaweed have always been interesting to me. They're such clever plants; everyone looks at seaweed like it's weird, but I love it. Cosmetically, they're full of nutrients, very softening and we can get it locally!
Wheatgrass: Wheatgrass is beautiful. Again, it's very nutritious and full of vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll. I love the visual and it's lovely to run your hands through - like beautiful hair! Before I worked with the creative team, I worked in a research organisation that did genetic fingerprinting. I worked on analysing the antioxidant in wheatgrass, which is called superoxide dismutase. It's very beneficial and gobbles up free radicals caused by sun damage. That's a bit scientific! Wheatgrass is a wonderful cocktail of beneficial elements.
Flowers: I have a reputation at the local florist for buying lots of fresh flowers. They always ask me, 'you're not going to chop those up, are you?' Flowers are beautiful for the skin and very firming.
How did you acquire your vast knowledge of ingredients and their benefits?
Observation is key. I couldn't do my job without using products myself, so I've become an expert at evaluating products based on their effect on me. I use myself as a benchmark. Unless you use products yourself, you can't do this job effectively. You just can't get an idea of the effect without experience. Our serums work brilliantly. I'm blessed with good skin and if a product works on my skin, I know it's a good product; Full of Grace works wonders on my skin. There are simple truths to the ingredients; oat milk, almond oil, olive oil, avocados etc, they're all great for the skin and that's indisputable.
When you're creating a moisturizer, what properties do you look for in an ingredient?
I look for effects and a balance that will benefit the skin in the best way. A moisturizer is about fine detail and striking a delicate balance. You need to consider the amounts of ingredients; fresh fruit juices can be too much in excess and it's a lot of fine tuning. Mark and I work together on moisturizers and it's a lot like watching grass grow. I have to be careful in documenting what we're doing because I could go the wrong way. I had 12 different versions of Handy Gurugu and I almost chose the wrong one! I look for properties on skin types and fruits are key in Enzymion, vegetable oils in Skin's Shangri La are moisturizing and help dry skin.
Why "fresh" ingredients? Wouldn't it be easier to use something else?
It would be easier, but it wouldn't be as much fun! I could absolutely use synthetic alternatives to create effects, but where would the artistry be? Journalists always ask, "What makes it work? Is it vitamin E, vitamin A?" I always say, "It's the whole thing." It's the vitality and the freshness of the whole ingredient that makes it work. You can extract a synthetic vitamin and add it in, but adding the whole element is what makes it effective. It's a sad reflection when people don't believe you, but it's true. It'd be boring to use just a vitamin or just a mineral and I don't like being bored. The love of our customers makes me
What's your favourite moisturizer?
I love Skin's Shangri La because it's brimming with lovely ingredients. It's heavenly and contains all of my favourite ingredients. I use it in winter and as a night cream.
How does our Buying Team influence the ingredients that you use? Do you ask them to source particular ingredients for you, or do they bring ingredients to you to consider for your inventions?
They bring back stories, beautiful stories that touch me and inspire me to do something with those ingredients to make a difference. When they tell me about villages and co-operatives that they've met and show me incredible pictures, I feel inspired to go and use the ingredient. Chile, Nias, Palestine... It makes me eager to use them. These visits are life-changing for them and they get to see the people that create the ingredients. There's such history and such a story.
Where do you look for inspiration when inventing a product? Where's the strangest place you've found it?
I run a lot and I can get into a very deep place when I run. I'm in a world of my own and it gives me space to think. That's where I get my inspiration a lot of the time, but it can come from weird places. I went running once and was thinking about a product so much that I ended up on a huge hill in the Purbecks during the tail-end of a hurricane. I thought, 'I'm in my 50s, no one knows where I am...' I completely lost track of where I was! It takes a lot of energy to create a product and it can tire you out. You sometimes put off doing it because you know it's going to drain you.
Is it a long process to develop a new product?
It can be. You just want to get on and do it instantly, but it takes a while. You put off staring at the blank sheet of paper and fill up your time with distractions. You have to be disciplined.
Are there any products (made by any company) that you wish you had invented first?
Peppermint toothpaste. That's such an incredible product. Everyone uses it twice a day without thinking and it's so effective. It would have been good to invent that! I'm proud of the things I've invented, so I don't feel inadequate or unfulfilled. Our creative team is pretty special and weird. I'm probably the weirdest! I'm good at inventing bases.
If you had to choose just one, what product would you like to be remembered for?
I'd like to be remembered for the hennas. It was such a strike of lightning. It's interesting to think of your legacy like that. When I look at our soap base, I think of Stan Krysztal. Remember me for the Bubble Bars because they're fun and colourful. I'd like to think that I'd be around a bit longer, though! And if I don't turn up one day, check the Purbecks! Or lost in a hurricane...
There's a bit of controversy around safe synthetics at the moment; what's your take on it?
If you want to wash your hair in the modern way, you need a surfactant. If you want a product that lasts, you need a preservative. The synthetics we use have been used safely for many years and they are very effective. When materials are used widely for many purposes for many decades, it's a good indication that they are alright to use. It's a good thing that they have such a history. The more established a material is, that's a very good thing. We have to consider the science behind a synthetic, whether it's good science, flawed or based on animal tests. Our decisions are very informed. All these things go through my head when we choose. It's based on practical, environmental and ethical considerations. Synthetics are good and they carry the fresh materials and lovely oils. They are the frame around a beautiful portrait.
If you weren't in the lab creating concoctions, where would you be?
My passion has been working outdoors. I'd be outside somewhere!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Sixties: Photography in Question
22 Jan 2005 - 24 Apr 2005
The sixties were a decade of questioning and experimentation, of testing the limits and pushingthe boundaries of artistic forms. This frenzy of activity resulted in diverse artistic manifestations, including innovations in photography, a medium that was redefined during this period, from a simple practical tool to a recognized art form. The exhibition The Sixties: Photography in Question will re-examine the relationship between photography and art, but not in terms of distinctions that force the viewer to ask, Is this photography or is it art? Rather, it will view photography as a dialogue among different disciplines, using the medium's own unique vocabulary. Organized and presented by the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography.


text:
Video: Jeremiah Wright and "God damn America"
posted at 4:13 pm on March 13, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
The ABC News report to which AP linked earlier talked about it, but watching it makes it come a little closer to home. Eyeblast picks up the ABC report on this and merges it with a portion of Wright's speech from the video we posted yesterday:
If Hillary Clinton had to repudiate Geraldine Ferraro for her clumsy and foolish identity-politics rhetoric, then Obama surely has to provide a better response to Wright than comparing him to a crazy uncle in the attic. Wright has a largely ceremonial position in the Obama campaign, but an obvious influence on Obama, as he named his book after a theme from Wright's sermon.
Also, does it surprise anyone that these sermons have just now begun surfacing? It looks like someone finally began doing some research into Reverend Wright I wonder who that could be?
Related Posts:
Breaking on Hot Air
Rep. Adam Schiff is terribly disappointed in Rep. Nunes…again
Dem Intel Committee member Adam Schiff: We now have more than circumstantial evidence of collusion between Russia and Trump staffers
Trump: I feel "somewhat" vindicated knowing that members of my transition team were incidentally surveilled
- Terry Ann Online
- Stop The ACLU
- The Jawa Report
- Neocon News
- Macsmind
- Public Secrets: from the files of the Irishspy
- Antioch Road
- Alan Colmes' Liberaland » Blog Archive » It's About Judgment, Stupid
- Olby Decries
- How can Christians support Obama? : Pursuing Holiness
- Not God Bless America…God Damn America « Angryirishman's Weblog
- The Elijah Project » Blog Archive » Did you vote for "Real" Change?
- Ed Driscoll » Roll Over Von Clausewitz, And Tell Clemenceau The News
- Ed Driscoll » "For Alinsky And His Machiavellian Radicals, Politics Is War"
- Ed Driscoll » Inverting The Clausewitz Clause


text:
companions in champagne drinking. like compañeros, but inference is that it relates to friends getting completely and totally shithoused as a group.
Bronson really lit it up with his champagneros on their wine tour in the Russian River Valley. After the second pole dance with the vehicle in motion, the bus driver had to pull over kick his ass.
by bhbronson August 12, 2010


text:
|Jean-Benoit Hardouin <email@example.com>
|Re: st: Variable label with -biplot-
|Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:13:16 +0200
Jean-Benoit Hardouin <firstname.lastname@example.com> asks:
I search to display in a biplot graph (obtained with -biplot- under Stata 9) the labels instead of the names of the variables. Is it possible ? I have not found any help in the manual about that.Assuming the variable labels were reasonably short and more
descriptive than the variable names, it seems a reasonable thing
to want.
My first guess came from looking at -help biplot- and looking at
the -colopts()- option which allows pcarrow_options as suboptions
(which in turn allow for marker_label_options -- see help
marker_label_options). From this I see that I can ask for a
change in the default size of the labels with
. biplot ... , colopts(mlabsize(huge))
(which produces "huge" labels) and I could change the color, the
gap, the position, etc. The suboption I had hoped would be of
help was
where I would create a variable before calling -biplot- that
contained the variable labels and pass that in through
-colopts(mlabel())-. but the -mlabel()- suboption is not allowed
in the -colopts()- option of -biplot-.
The reason is that Stata's -graph- system thinks in terms of
observations, and the information of the variables (columns) in
-biplot- has to be handled in a special way. -biplot- hijacks
the -mlabel()- option to accomplish the task.
Assuming that seeing the variable names in your graphs is
sufficient for your initial explorations using -biplot- and that
the variable labels are only needed when you are producing your
final biplot (for publication), here is what I would do.
I use the auto dataset as a quick example
sysuse auto
biplot turn trunk mpg
Assuming that this graph is what I want except that I want to
replace "turn", "trunk", and "mpg" in the graph with "Turning
Circle", "Trunk space", and "Mileage" (wording similar to what is
in the variable labels for these 3 variables) I would look at the
y and x locations where the labels should land in the graph and
use that information to directly place the text using the
-text()- option (see twoway_options and follow that to
added_text_option) while suppressing the default labels with the
-colopts(nolabel)- option.
biplot turn trunk mpg, colopts(nolabel) text(0.3 -4.5
"Turning Circle" -5 -4.5 "Trunk space" -3.4 5 "Mileage")
(treat the 2 lines above as one line.)
If you are needing to do this a lot you might want to write a
wrapper command that will take care of a lot of this for you
automatically. Here is a beginning draft of such a command:
=================== begin of biplotvlab.ado =========================
*! version 1.0.0 29sep2005
program biplotvlab
version 9
syntax varlist(numeric min=2) [if] [in] [, *]
// run biplot quietly (and nograph) so we can get r(V)
qui biplot `varlist' `if' `in' , `options' nograph
tempname V
mat `V' = r(V)
// build the -text()- option
local topt "text("
local i 0
foreach v of local varlist {
local ++i
// y value
local topt `"`topt' `= `V'[`i',2]'"'
// x value
local topt `"`topt' `= `V'[`i',1]'"'
// variable label
local topt `"`topt' `"`: var label `v''"' "'
local topt `"`topt')"'
// call with -colopts(nolabel)- and -text()- just built
biplot `varlist' `if' `in', `options' colopts(nolabel) `topt'
===================== end of biplotvlab.ado =========================
Then I would call this as follows
biplotvlab turn trunk mpg
Notice that -biplotvlab- places the variable labels right on the
ends of the arrows. You probably want to add logic to the code
for moving them out a bit from the ends of the arrows. If so,
replace the
`= `V'[`i',2]' and `= `V'[`i',1]'
with more elaborate code.
If anyone wants to take over this code and enhance it, that is
fine with me. I just wanted to point out the beginning direction
for a solution.
Ken Higbee firstname.lastname@example.com
StataCorp 1-800-STATAPC
* For searches and help try:
* http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html
* http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
* http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
* * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
|© Copyright 1996–2017 StataCorp LLC | Terms of use | Privacy | Contact us | What's new | Site index


text:
Two sentenced in Baburova murder in Russia
New York, May 6, 2011--The conviction and sentencing of two defendants in the 2009 double murder of freelance journalist Anastasiya Baburova and human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov is a landmark victory in the fight against impunity in press killings in Russia, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Moscow City Court Judge Aleksandr Zamashnyuk gave defendant Nikita Tikhonov life in a strict-regime penal colony. Yevgeniya Khasis, Tikhonov's common-law wife, will serve an 18-year term in a regular-regime penal colony as an accomplice in the murder, local and international press reported. Tikhonov and Khasis denied involvement in the murder, and their lawyers filed an appeal, the BBC Russian service reported. When he announced the sentence, Zamashnyuk said the two committed the crime with other unidentified accomplices, the Moscow-based independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported.


text:
Italian Wedding from Landon Jacob Productions & Italia CelebrationsWeddings in Italy are the stuff that dreams are made of and it's usually stuff that needs no introduction. Just a simple Look at this would do. But alas, we can't go without mentioning the images photographed by Landon Jacob Productions.
View CreditsRead More


text:
Travel slowly, staying in vacation rentals (villas, farms, cottages, apartments)
Trip Reports Home | My Trip Reports | Create Trip Report | Recent Reports | Search Trip Reports
> SlowTrav > Trip Reports
Report 1982: Megaliths, Parish Closes and Cider - Part 3 Northern Finistère
By Eleanor from UK, Fall 2011
Trip Description: This is the third of three trip reports covering a three week holiday in Brittany in September 2011. We spent a week based in St-Thégonnec for the Parish Closes. We also spent time exploring the Abers and the coastline to the east of Morlaix as well as Monts dArrée.
Destinations: Countries - France; Regions/Cities - Brittany
Categories: Vacation Rentals; Day Tours; Sightseeing; Walking/Hiking; Independent Travel; 2 People
Page 1 of 32: Background to the Trip and How We Got Started
Chapelle St Pol Aurelien near Pont du Diable
Lets go to Brittany said Michael.
Id been to France in 1960 with my aunt, which doesnt really count and Michael had never been. We were complete novices.
We bought a copy of the Michelin map for Brittany, borrowed or bought guide books and sent off for information from companies renting gites in Brittany.
Although Brittany isnt very big and it would be possible to reach all parts from a central location we decided to base ourselves in three areas to cut down on the amount of driving each day. I quickly identified Northern Finistère for the Parish Closes, Southern Finistère for the coastline and Morbihan for the megalithic remains.
We decided to use Brittany Ferries to book ferry crossings and also accommodation. They have a lot of gites scattered across Brittany. Coastal properties in the major tourist areas like Côte du Granit Rose were quite expensive but prices dropped if you moved inland or chose less popular areas.
Brittany Ferries produce a very detailed brochure and the website is easy to use. My only criticism is there is no logic in the order of gites in their brochure and if you are looking for a specific location it may be scattered across several pages.
The web site gives further information about the gites with pictures and a map showing the location of each gite. It is important to check this out as many country gites can be at the end of a country road, as we found of when we arrived at St-Thégonnec.
I eventually settled on Guengat for Southern Finistère, Plumelec for Morbihan and St-Thégonnec for Northern Finistère.
We found descriptions of the three gites we booked accurate and directions for finding them were too. All were spotlessly clean and well maintained. Standards are high. The owners did speak a certain amount of English. Michaels school boy French stood up better than mine.
We decided to use the night sailing between Plymouth and Roscoff both ways. We knew we would sleep and it would give us an extra day at each end of the holiday.
It is not possible to book more than one location on the web so we had to ring up to make a booking. This was quick and easy and paperwork sent out promptly. Final paperwork was sent out three weeks before we left.
The ferry crossing was smooth both ways. It was a pleasant boat with a couple of shops; one selling perfumes and alcohol, the other gifts and some clothes. There is outside seating at the front. We had an inside cabin. Being an overnight sailing there didnt seem much point in paying extra to have a window. There were four beds, so we could each have a lower bed. As in all ferries there was a reasonable amount of space for two people but might have been cramped with four. My only complaint would be the towels let them down as they were thin and got damp quickly.
Loading and unloading was quick and efficient. Immigration at Roscoff hardly looked at our passports before waving us through. Coming back, Plymouth immigration was slower. Passports were studied and driver and passenger identified. We were also asked where we were going to and how long it would take before being waved through. We werent sure whether this was just making conversation or quizzing.
I have broken my report into three parts. This section covers the time we spent in St-Thégonnec in Northern Finistère. The first report, number 1980, covers the week spent in Guengat in Southern Finistère. The second report, number 1981, covers the week spent in Plumelec and Morbihan.
There are links to these in the Resources section at the end of this report.
|Car Rental
|Hotel Booking
|Flight Booking
|Train Tickets
|Books, Maps, Events
|Europe Cell Phones
|Long Distance Cards
|Luggage, etc.
|Travel Insurance
* Advertise on Slow Travel | Post your travel questions on the Slow Travel Forums
Copyright © 2000 - 2014 SlowTrav.com, unless noted otherwise. Slow Travel® is a registered trademark. Contact Slow Travel
RSS Feeds - Link to Us - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - IB Cookie Policy - Currency Converter - Colophon - Sponsors - Become a Member
Vacation Rentals - Italy - UK & Ireland - Switzerland - France - Spain - North America - Rest of the World


text:
Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › How to pack the HMG Porter pack?
Jul 14, 2013 at 4:19 pm #1305377
I'm wondering how you are packing your HMG Porter packs? I have had mine for about a year and I've done a number of summer and winter trips with it. I'm curious about how you pack your stuff in general (in hopes that some of your ideas might inspire me) and especially how you pack your bladder and account for a lack of pockets.
How much does the bladder tube coming out through the corner of the mouth compromise water resistance? It seems to allow direct entry to the bag. I'm not PLANNING on swimming in my pack, but one of the reasons I bought this was for the water resistance that enables me to ditch the pack liner and cover, even with anticipated heavy rain and frequent river crossings. I've tried hanging my Platypus on the outside from the velcro loop and strapping it in with the bungee cords, but it inevitably sags down and squishes out the bottom if the pack isn't completely stuffed. As well, the full bladder on the back does tend to overbalance the load.
How are you compensating for the lack of pockets? I need easy access to at the very least a map and compass, granola bar or two, and ideally a very small first aid kit and some mosquito repellant. I see that the new packs come with a zippered floppy pouch sewn into the top interior to carry the small stuff that inevitably ends up in the bottom of the pack, as well as hip belt pockets. Are these hip pockets something that can be purchased from HMG and added on or are there aftermarket pockets that can be used?
Also, when the pack is very full, do you get the sense that it is too round and pulls the pack strap attachment points far away from your shoulders?
And for the packing:
I put my down quilt in the bottom, followed by some bulky items so as to get heavy items up closer to my shoulder blades. I'll put my night clothes, rolled up thermarest neoair and my Jetboil Sol Ti down, followed by a cuben bear bag stuff sack (8-10" diameter tube) in the center. I'll put my tent to one side, miscellaneous on the other side of the bear bag, and stuff fleece/down in any nook and cranny, with rain gear on the very top. Without pockets, I have a Zimmerbuilt fanny pack that I put in last with all my first aid, dinky stuff, and repair kit.
I have a quick-release on the bladder tube so that I can attach my sawyer squeeze directly to the bladder tube and refill without having to unpack my entire pack to pull out, fill, and replace the bladder. It works pretty well. I'd love to find a quick-release disconnect with a shut-off so a very tightly packed pack doesn't expel all my freshly-filtered water in the process of disconnecting the Sawyer and reconnecting the bite valve section!
How do you pack yours?Jul 14, 2013 at 5:53 pm #2006034
David UreMember
The Porter 3400 I have doesn't have a hydration port, and admittedly may be on of the older versions. However, if the hydration port on your pack is similar or the same as the Windrider models, I can't see how rain would get in. I haven't ever had rain come in a hydration port hole. I agree on what hydration bags can do to the back panel of a pack. It is one of the reasons I don't use a hydration bag.
I have a Porter front pocket which is, of course, removable. I also have pockets on the hipbelt and I had Mike Fogarty (on these forums) make me two water bottle holsters that attach nicely on each side of the Porter. Might be worth it to give him a contact.
"Are these hip pockets something that can be purchased from HMG and added on or are there aftermarket pockets that can be used?" Any hipbelt pocket that will work with molle type attachment should work just fine. Maybe Granite Gear, Gossamer Gear, Zpacks, etc.
"Also, when the pack is very full, do you get the sense that it is too round and pulls the pack strap attachment points far away from your shoulders?" I don't but part of the issue may be the hydration bag you are using. Alternatively, when the pack is full, lay it on the ground and push into it a bit to 'break up' the load. Works for me.Jul 14, 2013 at 6:20 pm #2006046
I often take all the pockets off my packs. If I need to carry more than one liter of water, I really like water bottle pockets at the bottom on the outside of my pack. My pockets can hold a 2 liter Gatorade bottle. I hate carrying water inside my pack, although sometimes it cannot be avoided in deserts.
Hip and shoulder strap pockets can be extremely convenient.
I am used to carrying most of the stuff I need frequently during the day in the pockets of my shorts/pants or shirt. This is how I have done it for a very long time. When I buy shorts or trousers I look for deep and spacious pockets, which is one of the reasons I like Ptagonia Baggies and Eco Mesh trousers. These clothing items become part of my overall system.
Stopping once an hour to get something out of my pack is not a big deal to me. As posted earlier there are plenty of companies that sell add-on pockets if you manufacturer doesn't make them.
I wouldn't trust any pack to be waterproof in heavy rain or river crossings. A liner is good insurance, especially if there is down clothing or sleeping gear inside.
Distributing gear is about the same in any pack. Heavy stuff close to the back and up high, of course this assumes a proper frame for the load carried.
You have really pointed out an important part of considering any pack — how convenient is it to live out of. I owned two packs from a well known and respected cottage company. I hated both of them because it was hard for me to live out of them. This was a function of how I hike, not the quality of the pack.Jul 15, 2013 at 3:33 pm #2006381
Davey, Nick, thanks for the comments.
I'm still figuring out what works for me. I used to carry a ton of stuff in cargo pockets in my shorts and in my craze to go lighter ended up wearing super light shorts without pockets on my last 60 mile hike. Big mistake for me. Sure, it was light, but completely non-functional! I hardly took any pics because the camera was too hard to get out of my pack.
It turns out that HMG will sew pockets on the pack for me. Debating whether or not to make it permanent vs. using a temporary like from Zimmer. They can also create an hydration port, but if having the tube coming out through the roll top will diminish waterproofness, having a hydration port seems like it'll only make it more so! I guess I could always patch the hole with cuben tape if it becomes an issue.
I'm curious as to how people manage to reach big water bottles on the sides of their packs without taking them off. People must just be far more flexible than I as I can touch but can't lift, let alone spread the elastic to fit it back in!
Nick, you're right in that the core issue in pack/tent choice is how convenient it is to live out of!! Far more important than weight/fabric. I could never use the duomid-style tents with my wife, as she keeps warm by crowding me off my mat, and the center tent pole would make her stop coming with me!
Nick, how about a practical article on identifying your style first, then choosing gear to fit? This might be a real winner.Jul 15, 2013 at 4:22 pm #2006405
Some other thoughts.
What I carry in pockets:
Compact camera in one pocket.
Chap stick in the other pocket. Maybe a couple candy bars in the chap stick pocket. Trash also goes in the chap stick pocket. If I need to frequently check map and compass I will put them in a trouser/shorts or shirt pocket. Sometimes I will keep my map and compass in a water bottle pocket; I swing the pack off and hold it in one arm, grab what I need, put pack bak on, check map, swing pack again and put it back in the water pocket. Sometimes I do all of this while walking.
I really like to take a 5 minute break every hour or two, and this is when I do "administrative stuff." If it isn't very hot I will hike for 2 hours at a time and then take a water/snack break. Hot weather means more frequent stops.
So basically I just walk for an hour or two and never stop unless I want to take a picture. And to be honest, half the time I don't bring a camera or only take a couple pictures a day. For someone who is photo-centric, they may operate differently. I typically don't drink water while walking either. That is part of my one/two hour stop.Jul 15, 2013 at 4:41 pm #2006414
Nico .BPL Member
@nickbLocale: Los Padres National Forest
Here's how I pack my Porter:
Air pad gets folded up and placed inside the pack against the back panel. Quilt, any insulation pieces and anything else I only use in camp goes in the bottom of the pack in a thin packliner. Then I stuff in my shelter (usually loose), stakes, pot/stove, repair/first aid/toiletry stuff sack and food bag/bear can. On the very top goes things I might need or want during the day- rain jacket, head lamp, mid layer, etc.
I've been going back and forth about whether food, which is by far my heaviest item packed should sit a little higher or lower in the pack for the best carrying comfort. No definitive conclusions yet though.
I have a host of removable pockets that I can add or remove from the outside of the pack to carry water, camera equipment, snacks, and other items I might want to access during the hike without stopping to dig into the pack. These include hipbelt pockets from Zpacks, water bottle/wand pockets from Cilo Gear and Zimmerbuilt, the HMG stuff pocket and the Zpacks Multipack (which I wear across the chest like a camera bag). Some trips I find myself using several of these options to carry water and camera equipment (most typically); other times I strip the pack down to maybe a bottle pocket and the multipack.
For water, I use a bottle holder (like what's shown in the photo) to carry a 1L gatorade bottle. Usually I just have one and can carry additional water, if needed, in a bladder stored either inside the pack (on top) or in the stuff pocket on the back. I use the bladder to refill my bottle or to haul cooking water to a dry camp.Jul 16, 2013 at 6:46 am #2006602
scree rideMember
Between the back padding and the compression straps, I experience very little ballooning. I'm still using an old NF Hot Tamale bag that squeezes tightly in the bottom of my 4400 that sort of sets the shape as well.
I really want a quilt, which I'll probably roll up wide to do the same thing.
Hydration bag is hung low on the back, wrapped and supported by my groundcloth and doesn't sag or effect balance. I opted out of a port.
Never could reach the water bottle pockets on other packs, so I figured, why have them? Pointless.
Heavy stuff in the middle, wrapped in clothing. Gloves hats, daytime accessories and snacks on top. Not much in my pant pockets.
I do have a small inside pocket, but use a small stuff sack for small stuff as well.
When I had a lot of pockets, I really wasn't very organized. I was always looking for stuff in the wrong pocket. Most pockets don't have a reason for being where they are other than they fit on the pack. To me they only add more confusion and more weight.
It's snowing ash right now, dang it.Jul 16, 2013 at 8:55 am #2006658
Slaton WhatleyMember
@alpinistooutdoorsLocale: Catalinas, Saguaro, Grand Canyon
Nico, that's an awesome set up you for the porter there. Awesome to see how many ways you can customize this pack. I did have a quick question about the Cilogear side pockets you have on the pack. How do they attach? Seems like a perfect solution for someone like me who does like to drink throughout the day and doesn't stop often enough to have the water stashed in my pack.
I was going to get some of the Zpacks pouches for my shoulder straps but the set up you have is much more my style.
Thanks for the photo! Trying to get may pack set up for a 5 day 4 night trip in the San Juans next month.Jul 16, 2013 at 9:58 am #2006683
Alex WallaceBPL Member
@feetfirstLocale: Sierra Nevada North
I too am intrigued by the Cilogear pockets. I actually use a Cilogear 45L Worksack on most of my trips, but decided to get some Zimmerbuilts for the side pockets after seeing what he made for a Porter. They're awesome, actually beautiful, but I'm still curious about how the Cilogear pockets.Jul 16, 2013 at 10:07 am #2006691
Nico .BPL Member
@nickbLocale: Los Padres National Forest
Hi Slaton,
The Cilo Gear wand pockets have webbing loops on them, so I just used some short loops of shockcord with mini cordlocks on them to attach the pockets to the daisy chains on the pack. It works okay, but the pockets sag a little because of how large and spacious the webbing loops are on the wand pockets.
My more current bottle pocket solution is my custom made Zimmerbuilt pockets. They are easier to attach/remove, they don't sag and they lie flat(ter) against the pack when not in use. I don't have any good photos handy of them in use but here's the photos Chris Zimmer took of them before mailing them to me. They work great and I've been very happy with them.
I still keep the Cilo gear ones around in case I need to carry larger bottles (like a 2L gatorade bottle) but I find for most trips I prefer the Zimmerbuilt ones.
EDIT: Since it's come up on here a couple of times, I'll note that I have no problem reaching back and grabbing a bottle out of either style of pocket while walking. I'm not sure if its a function of the pack width, bottle location, arm flexibility or whatever, but I can reach my bottles just fine without taking the pack off. YMMV.Jul 16, 2013 at 10:20 am #2006694
"Never could reach the water bottle pockets on other packs, so I figured, why have them? Pointless."
I couldn't reach them either.
But with removable pockets I can have a smaller pack and then add extra capacity for water if needed.
I find that a gallon of water between my 2 pockets carries really nice and close to my hips. Both of my go to packs can handle a 64 ounce Gatorade bottle in the water pockets. Also easy to access even though it is too difficult to reach back and grab while walking. This works for me, may not be a solution for others.Jul 16, 2013 at 6:46 pm #2006897
Nico, what are "wand pockets"? Are they simply used to carry hiking sticks?
Scree: "When I had a lot of pockets, I really wasn't very organized. I was always looking for stuff in the wrong pocket. Most pockets don't have a reason for being where they are other than they fit on the pack. To me they only add more confusion"
Nick: "I swing the pack off and hold it in one arm, grab what I need, put pack back on, check map, swing pack again and put it back in the water pocket. Sometimes I do all of this while walking."
Very good point. I've done the same. This is somewhat mind-blowing in that tradition doesn't have to be. I don't think I've ever taken my pack off, gathered something out of it, and put it back on while walking. This is a hold-over from heavier pack days when you needed something out of your pack you almost needed help getting it off. My base weight is 13 lbs when carrying double quilt and 2-person tent (anything to make it a good experience for my wife to join me!). I could easily do this now.
Nico: "other times I strip the pack down to maybe a bottle pocket and the multipack."
Nick: "But with removable pockets I can have a smaller pack and then add extra capacity for water if needed."
So here's the question. For the Porter, is it better to get the Zimmerbuilt removable hib belt pockets for increased flexibility or to send it back to HMG and have the hip belt pockets sewn on for greater durability?Jul 16, 2013 at 6:50 pm #2006900
I like removable pockets. If you don't need them on a particular trip you can take them off and save weight.
Last week I checked my McHale. Took off the pockets and stored them in the pack. The baggage apes would have ripped them off :)
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.


text:
Don't give me the story that these pitches are too flat to get a result in a test.
Weather permitting, there is likely to be a result in this game and did anyone actually take the time to ponder the fact that there was a possible 93 overs lost in the Dunedin test due to rain? With England 120 in front with only four wickets remaining, had New Zealand had those overs available to them, they could have won.
Is it that we are not prepared to wait for five days for a test result? Is it that people want a steady flow of wickets and a guarantee of a result?
If that is the case, then perhaps it's time for the four-day test played on bowler-friendly pitches. In many ways, the four-day test could save test cricket. It's shorter, faster and, if they produce bowler-friendly surfaces, then no one wastes their time watching a draw.
Four-day test matches may allow for more test matches and hopefully the death of the two-match series. While I am desperate to see that death - which pays test cricket little more than lip service - I do not believe a test victory should be something gifted to either side just by virtue of turning up to play nor should it be something set up via forfeited innings and dodgy declarations.
A test victory should be something that is hard-earned or achieved via exceptional skill. When this is the case, and it can only be the case in conditions that demand outstanding bowling, then the significance of victory will not be lost by those who follow the game.
Entertaining and instant cricket is offered via T20s and ODIs but, for truly absorbing cricket, you need test matches. Watching bowlers work through plans and work on batsmen is what I find absorbing.
But I may be a dying breed and should test cricket be protected for the likes of me? Yes, I think it should. Not only should test cricket be preserved but also the way it should be played must be preserved as well.
Let's get back to Dunedin and the bad PR its placid wicket produced. My feeling is that the dissatisfaction around that draw was more a function of it being the New Zealand team trying to bowl a good team out twice in batting conditions - something our attack struggles to do.
I would much rather see our cricket develop to a point that they can force a result in such conditions than give them the green, seaming, lottery conditions they currently require.


text:
Term: Litha
Litha: June 20
The first day of summer is Litha, a festival that honors the Sun at its zenith.
Summer Solstice.
source: Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2004, K.D. Spitzer
Litha: A name for the summer solstice used in many modern Pagan traditions. It has been claimed as the original Pagan name for this festival, but no evidence has been presented to back this up. The actual origin of the term appears to be J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy trilogy, The Lord of the Rings; in the calendar Tolkien devised for the fictional race of Hobbits, midsummer's day is named Lithe.
source: The New Encyclopedia of the Occult, by John Michael Greer
Setup Items for the Litha Ritual include: Six candles for the altar; A basket of cut flowers; enough to lay out your circle (there can be space in between them); A basket of marigolds; Drums, rattles and other percussion instruments. If working solo ...
Relevance: 27%
Summary: The twenty-two oversized cards of the Celtic Oracle provide both an excellent divination tool as well as an introduction to Celtic studies. It elegantly combines Celtic astrology with the Ogham (or Celtic alphabet) and tree symbolism ...
Relevance: 2%
Summary The Book of Shadows Tarot is the first deck in a two deck set. Each deck is designed to work on its own as well as in tandem with its partner deck. This volume, As Above, is a unique deck using the structure of Tarot to explore the beliefs ...
Relevance: 2%
Summary: The Wicca Oracle Cards invite the user's intuition and imagination into each quiet image. Each card is a doorway leading to worlds waiting to be explored. By going through these charming and deceptively simple portals, seekers can find ...
Relevance: 2%
Summary: The Wiccan Cards invite the user's intuition and imagination into each quiet image. Each card is a doorway leading to worlds waiting to be explored. By going through these charming and deceptively simple portals, seekers can find answers ...
Relevance: 2%
Summary The Wheel of the Year Tarot beautifully and cleverly incorporates the setting and sensibility of the seasons. The combined symbols of seasonal holidays and traditional tarot enhance each other, making for a very beautiful deck that is a ...
Relevance: 2%
The Sabbats are a combination of solar and earthly celebrations. The daily cycle of the sun and the seasons of the earth determined the rhythms of activity for our ancestors. They lived close to the land and on an everyday basis observed its subtle ...
Relevance: 2%


text:
General Counsel
The general counsel manages the legal affairs of the university, from contracts and intellectual property, to the oversight of litigation and the hiring of outside counsel.
The general counsel also provides in-house legal services to NU's Board of Trustees, administration and faculty. This responsibility includes advice related to state and federal compliance programs, real and intellectual property management, municipal law, NCAA regulations, policy development, NIMS-compliant crisis response, employee and student training, and pro bono services.
Staff include:
- Stephanie (Cole) Adams, Esq., General Counsel
- Katie Cauley, Legal Secretary
- Claudia Fleckenstein, Administrative Assistant (shared with Planning)
- Ryan Thompson, Esq., Assistant General Counsel
To find our office:
The General Counsel's Office is located in O'Shea Hall, one of the two residential towers on campus. Prior to visiting, make sure you have a permit to park at Niagara University (permits can be obtained at Campus Safety, at the intersection of Monteagle Trail and University Drive). The best lot to use is the "O'Shea Lot." Once you are at O'Shea, you can find us in the basement (we save the prestige space for our mission: educating students). Enter the main doors, take the staircase down, and turn right.
Please call ext. 8384 if you have trouble locating us, and we'll find you in the main lobby.


text:
Eighteen revoked license charges result in jail time
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Tennessee man is behind bars after being arrested for the eighteenth time for driving on a revoked license.
Robert Bowlin was told in court Monday he was not allowed to operate a vehicle, words the 58-year-old Johnson City man has heard before. This is the eighteenth time he's been in court on the same charge of driving on a revoked license. "To have that many, that's about the highest I've seen," said Johnson City, Tennessee policeman Lt. Larry Williams.
Bowlin's most recent arrest was on Sunday, March 24. Johnson City Police say Bowlin was going 70 miles per hour in a 30-mph zone on Broadway Street.
A traffic stop was attempted but police say Bowlin sped away. They later arrested him after he ran out of gas. "He fled because he knew he was going to jail with that many convictions for driving with a revoked or suspended license. I think he knew the outcome," said Williams.
In the courtroom Bowlin appeared confused, but officers say the law couldn't be more clear. Williams said, "If your license has been revoked, canceled or suspended, you aren't supposed to drive."
Even when a license is revoked, like Bowlin's, there is only so much that can be done to enforce it. "There are some people that as long as they are free, they are going to drive," said Williams.
For the time being, Bowlin is behind bars instead of behind the wheel. He is scheduled to be back in court on April 2.


text:
Could the GOP's bill be a prelude to ending the debt limit?
The GOP's proposal before the House on Wednesday, which enjoys qualified White House support, would suspend the federal government's borrowing limit for roughly four months, taking a powerful but controversial bargaining chip off the table. When reinstated on May 19, the debt ceiling would be raised to include whatever additional debt the government has taken on in the intervening period. Rather than commit to specific increases in the debt ceiling, the new plan obviates the issue altogether. …
But the new plan has an added advantage for Republicans: It renders moot the GOP's recent demand that a debt-ceiling increase be matched with an equal amount of spending cuts over the next decade. The bill would also withhold pay, albeit temporarily, from lawmakers in the Senate should the chamber fail to pass a budge before April 15. ///
Many economists argue that the country would be better off without a statutory cap on borrowing. In a survey published last week, 38 economists were asked whether they agreed or disagreed with the statement "A separate debt ceiling that has to be increased periodically creates unneeded uncertainty and can potentially lead to worse fiscal outcomes." Just under 85 percent said they agreed or strongly agreed.


text:
What am I doing wrong?
Still no luck finding a job. All that talk about certs only help you get in the door is spot on. I have a few certs but no job offers. I've had a few interviews, mostly phone interviews. I've been let gently a few times. one time I had them tell me they didn't like my personality as the only reason I wasn't hired.
So maybe it's me. Maybe it's my resume, maybe my cover letter, but it's probably my experience.
Give me a critique on my CV & Resume and let me know what I can improve on or what I can remove.
I have a few different versions of my resume and can tailor all of them if need be.
A quick overview of my skills
Active Secret Clearance
Prior Military
Disabled Veteran
Computer Forensics Intern for the past 1.5 yrs. Doing bookmarking, finding contraband, locating emails, pictures, Wmv's etc.... Worked with EnCase & FTK.
Technical Support installing print drivers, completing part orders, multi tasking is a must here. Worked here 4.5 yrs.
Bachelors Degree in CIS (dual majors in Network Security & Computer Forensics)
Working on my Master's degree currently in Computer Information Systems Security management.
Willing to relocate on my own dime if given the opportunity
Member of the FBI's Infrgard Security community. ( you need a background check for this)
Resumes & CV will follow:


text:
Printable View
What happened? They're suppose to be the offseason superbowl favorites/dream team for as long as Vick is on their team. That's the running gig.
It's an interesting set of points that Florio brings up. I'm only going to address the QB controversy, though.
Right now, if they were going to announce a starter, it'd be Mike Vick. I don't see how it can't be. Barkley just signed, and he's a third round rookie. Foles is nothing special, and didn't win this year's competition with his play last year. Dixon is...a joke, he's just a joke. With such an inevitable conclusion being called now, it's telling that DJax wants the decision now, whereas Mathis wants a wholesome competition.
Now I might be reaching on this one, but it seems an awful lot to me that DJax (possibly speaking on behalf of the receivers) wants Vick, and Mathis (possibly speaking on behalf the OL) doesn't want Vick. So just like there's a "QB controversy-controversy," there might be an "offensive divide-divide," so to speak.
For Mathis, and the OL, it's pretty clear why they wouldn't want Vick. He's unpredictable: an OL's nightmare. Can he make a good situation out of a botched block? Yeah, but that Pro is outmatched by the Con of blowing way more well-executed blocks.
For DJax, and the receivers, it's pretty clear why they would want Vick. He extends plays: a WR's dream. If you have 4-6 seconds to get open, that's a football-eternity. For someone with Jackson's speed, it's heaven, too. Either he's gonna get deep TDs, or he's gonna use the film to point out all the defensive respect he commands.
There could be a divide within the offense itself, which is even more dysfunction. Florio accounts for it in his video, but doesn't go much further with it.


text:
The backs and tight ends were helping Diehl constantly. That leaves nobody to help out with other rushers.
I have been saying its not all his fault this offense is struggling, and I may not be an expert at breaking down games, but I know enough that Locklear seemed to be playing much better than Diehl. Could it be that Diehl might be a better run blocker and TC is trying so hard to make the run game work he put Diehl back in?
Diehl's not better period. We had better pass and run blocking when he was out.
Diehl needed help because he was struggling all game. At this rate, you can say that Diehl is good to give up a sack minimum every game. That is simply unacceptable. I know our line was regressing before Diehl came back, but its frustrating when you see someone give up a sack a game or more for someone who did not give up a sack over multiple games.
I used to be a homer for Jason Sehorn... I would make excuse after excuse as to why he wasn't playing like he did pre-injury.
The guy had the type of potential at the position that made you drool. He could hit, tackle, run and get the ball at it's highest point.... and he had hands like a wide receiver. For the first 3 years of his career I don't think I ever saw him get beat on a fade. I'm sure a lot of you remember the 1997 playoffs when he skied in the air in front of Cris Carter... I have never seen a human being attack a ball like that EVER.
BUT, this is apples to oranges because Diehl NEVER WAS THAT TALENTED. If We had to compare the talent difference I would say it's more like Delvin Joyce compared to Joe Morris.
LET IT GO. HE ISN'T GOOD. He was always a hardnosed, outwork you type of player. He has physically declined and judging by his current weight and the sheer look at his lack of tightness... he isn't keeping his body the way he should to play professional football. The guy is a joke out there.
DAVID DIEHL IS PASSED HIS PRIME. We had no problem letting go of Shaun O'hara and Kareem McKenzie despite what they did for us. Why should Diehl get a pass?


text:
Meet Erika McKelvey; "Ever since then it's been on my heart."
For 14 years, Erika McKelvey traveled to Romania with her family each summer to work with street kids and orphans. One summer, when she was 12 or 13, she brought along sewing machines to teach children basic techniques that might help them find safe work. In many ways, that particular experience sparked her interest in passing on skills to others.
Year after year she traveled to Romania to do this kind of good work—making new friends and connecting with old ones. Then, a couple years ago, she received some harrowing news. She discovered that one of the girls she had befriended in her youth had been ensnared in the human trafficking trade.
Reflecting on the moment she learned about her friend, there was no elaboration to the stark story, no embellishment in how Erika relayed the girl's cold, hard fate. The anecdote was simply followed with a soulful pause and a simple phrase.
"Ever since then it's been on my heart."
Earlier this year, Erika founded Universole, a non-profit organization committed to teaching leather skills and shoemaking to at-risk women and survivors of human trafficking. The idea came in Fall 2012 after she was contacted by an organization that trains in India, working with a safe house and vocational center for women who have been pulled from human trafficking. The organization, which invites other organizations to come in and teach skills, like textiles, was interested in partnering with Erika on teaching leather skills.
When she received the invite, Erika was excited at the prospect of teaching others to create usable, wearable products. As a high school student, she loved shoes and had dreamed of working in fashion, but was headed in the direction of medical school. When she learned about SCAD, she changed her course. "I didn't hear about SCAD until my senior year of high school. I had no idea you could do fashion as a career. When I came and visited SCAD I went to see the fashion building. It was the first year of the accessory design program—I saw two girls making shoes and I fell in love." It was her SCAD education that would lay the foundation for her hands-on mentorship of at-risk women and survivors of human trafficking.
From SCAD to Italy
Erika graduated from SCAD in Spring 2012 with a B.F.A. in accessory design. Beyond her formal SCAD training, she refined her skills studying leather artisans in southern Italy. Ever the entrepreneur, Erika's work ethic didn't temper upon finishing school. Immediately after graduating, she traveled to southern Italy to see how artisans in the region crafted their signature handmade leather sandals. She explored the materials they used, studied their techniques, and mastered their methods. Upon returning home to Charleston, South Carolina, she launched her own company—Erika Lynn Handmade Leather Sandals.
When Erika was contacted by the organization in India and learned about the work it does, she knew immediately she wanted to help in any way she could. She traveled over there, spending time in the facilities and getting to know the people. While there she taught shoemaking to the women. "That's what I had learned in school, so it seemed a natural, and practical, thing to teach them."
It was Erika's experience in Romania and India that inspired Universole. What emerged was a way to partner with organizations, such as the one in India, to teach skills that can empower people. Universole purchases the handmade leather products from the vocational centers, ships them back to the U.S., and markets and sells them. Proceeds go to sustain training in the vocational centers and bring further attention to the plight of women being sold into human trafficking.
Expansion Plans
Erika also has plans to spread her work beyond India. "The goal is four continents by 2017. We have connections to hopefully travel this summer to Moldova and Romania, and we're trying to make contact with some people in the Philippines right now."
The work Erika is doing through Universole brings opportunity to people in places where hope is in short supply. "I just sat down one day and decided that I wanted to be able to teach other people something that would give them jobs and get them out of harm's way. Something that would provide them with a better future."
There is no doubt that the future is already better with Erika McKelvey at the helm of Universole.
- To support Universole, visit the Empower page on universolehope.com.
Learn more about the SCAD School of Fashion today
Accessory design
From sketching to cobbling to marketing, accessory design students develop a keen understanding of the history, manufacturing practice and commercial reception of their designs.
Students pursuing fashion degrees at SCAD are prepared to lead in the complex fashion marketplace. The School of Fashion Style Lab mentorship program offers select students the opportunity to work one-on-one with industry professionals, such as Zac Posen and Catherine Malandrino. And, international media, including The New York Times and Women's Wear Daily, attend and cover the annual SCAD Fashion Show, a juried collection of undergraduate and graduate work.
Fashion marketing and management
Fashion trends are influenced and made possible by fashion marketing and management professionals who help direct every segment of the fashion pipeline. These professionals manage a range of responsibilities: sourcing materials, supply chain management, manufacturing, economic strategy, trend knowledge, consumer understanding, and communication with all stakeholders of the fashion product.
Luxury and fashion management
The professionals who manage luxury brands — from fashion magazines to resort hotels to companies with retail stores on six continents — must understand organizational management and the narrative that drives a new marketing campaign. Luxury and fashion management students learn to speak the language of international finance, recognize the tides of macroeconomics, and understand customers.


text:
Fiber Patch Cables also known as fiber jumpers or fiber patch cords. Fiber optic patch cable is one of most commonly used components in fiber optic network. Fiber optic patch cords are used for linking equipment and components in the fiber optic network.
The Definition of 'mode' as in multimode refers to the transmitting mode of the fiber optic light in the fiber optic cable core, multimode transmits multiple light rays or modes simultaneously. Multimode fibre optic patch cord are with 50/125 or 62.5/125 fiber glass and is orange color.
Multi Core patch cable are refers to the 4 cores, 6 cores, 8 cores and 12 cores fiber patch cable. With Fiberstore good development, we can offer more and more competitive price on a relatively higher-end multi core patch cables.


text:
Comments (1)
Please confirm your email address
to use this functionality
Click here
to use this functionality
Click here
That pussey! WOW!
Deep Throat LoveDoes deepthroat float your boat? See some of your favourite pornstars give up their gag reflexes to swallow some of the biggest dicks to the nutsack. Inch by inch they will gobble these nobs for your ultimate pleasure - and stopping's not an option.


text:
Used to describe the act of farting when you're not sure if you will be farting or shitting your pants.
Damn...that Vietnamese food is tearing my stomach up! I'm bout to pull a gambler! Hope it's a fart and I don't shit my pants!
by xloc918 May 29, 2004
A Proper noun for a woman who will come over at a moments notice, preferably in the pre-dawn hours of 3am to 6am; to engage in sexual intercourse with more than one partner in a single session. Common signs of impending sexploitation include overusage of the term, "I can't believe I'm doing this" or "oh, I'm embarrased, tee hee"
"dude, we bagged the gambler last night"
by BritW March 28, 2006


text: I got packaged bees in April. I have an 8 frame super. I had a very thriving hive all summer. I fed them sugar water starting in the beginning of august. I went on vacation for 4 days back in the middle of October. We had our first cold snap. When I got back I saw that the bees had deficated on the front of the hive. I opened the hive slightly (it was below 45 degrees) and i noticed right away there were fewer bees. I assumed they were clustering in the brood super. I then starting seeing robber bees going in the back entrance. I tipped the hive and realized it was probably about 50 lbs lighter. I decided to go in even with the cold temps. When I took the hive apart it was completely empty of bees. A few dead ones but no bees. Here are some photos I took. Maybe someone can help me figure out this mess. I did not treat the bees with anything. Thank you.


text:
Hearing aids in 23462, Virginia Beach, VA
We found 25 hearing clinics with 80 reviews within 125.2 miles of 23462, Virginia Beach, VA. Show clinics near me.
Featured hearing professionals near you
Advanced Hearing Systems
5441 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 112 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Bill Morgan, BC-HIS
Bill Morgan is the owner and president of Advanced Hearing Systems. He has been in the healthcare (read more)
Princess Anne ENT & Allergy
828 Healthy Way Ste 280 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Pamela Swartz, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Pamela Swartz is a licensed doctor of audiology with over two decades of experience. She earned (read more)
Eastern Virginia ENT - Chesapeake
500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Paula Abraham, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Audiologist Paula Abraham has been with Eastern Virginia Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists for over (read more)
Chesapeake Hearing Association - Suffolk
1037 Champions Way Ste 100 Suffolk, VA 23435
Paula Abraham, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Paula Abraham joined Eastern Virginia Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists in 1989 after earning both (read more)
Hampton Roads ENT Hearing Center
901 Enterprise Pkwy Ste 300 Hampton, VA 23666
Kelli Smith, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Audiologist Kelli Smith is a State of Virginia licensed Audiologist and Hearing Aid Specialist and (read more)
Dr. Hecker and Associates
808 Triton Court Suite 100 Newport News, VA 23606
Eric Hecker, Ph.D., CCC-A
Dr. Eric Hecker has worked for Dr. Hecker & Associates, Audiology, since 1985 and has been a (read more)
Chesapeake Bay ENT
36080 Lankford Hwy Belle Haven, VA 23306
Jeana Stern, Hearing Rehabilitation Specialist
Jeana Stern, Board Certified Audiologist Specialist, has been helping people hear better at (read more)
The Audiology Offices LLC
45 N Main St PO Box 1911 Kilmarnock, VA 22482
Ann DePaolo, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Ann earned her advanced doctoral degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of (read more)
Hearing Clinics of Virginia - Richmond
9220 Forest Hill Ave Ste A4 Richmond, VA 23235
Frank Butts, Ph.D., FAAA, CCC-A
Dr. Frank Butts earned his Ph.D. and M.Ed., Audiology from the University of Virginia and his B.S. (read more)
Hearing Clinics Of Virginia
7110 Patterson Ave Ste E Richmond, VA 23229
Douglas Bryant, PhD, CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Douglas Bryant earned his Ph.D. in Audiology from the University of Virginia. He holds a (read more)
Commonwealth ENT Specialists
14051 St Francis Blvd Ste 2211 Midlothian, VA 23114
Lisa Borchert, MS, FAAA
Dr. Lisa Borchert is a licensed audiologist and hearing aid specialist helping patients hear better (read more)
Hearing Clinics of Virginia
2048 John Rolfe Pkwy Ste A9 Richmond, VA 23238
Frank Butts, Ph.D., FAAA, CCC-A
Dr. Frank Butts earned his Ph.D. and M.Ed., Audiology from the University of Virginia and his B.S. (read more)
Comprehensive ENT
5219 Hickory Park Dr Ste C Glen Allen, VA 23059
Susan Fowler, M.Ed., CCC-A
Dr. Susan Fowler is a licensed audiologist helping patients hear better at Comprehensive ENT. She (read more)
Eastern Shore ENT & Allergy
106 Milford St Ste 101 Salisbury, MD 21804
Katherine Engle, AuD, MA
Katherine Engle earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida and her BA and MA (read more)
Vidant Medical Center
2100 Stantonsburg Rd PO Box 6028 Greenville, NC 27835
Shannon Horton, M.S., CCC-A
Dr. Shannon Horton is a licensed audiologist serving patients at Vidant Medical Center. She earned a (read more)
1st Choice Hearing Care
1702 E Arlington Blvd Ste F Greenville, NC 27858
Georganne Carriere, M.Ed., CCC-A
Dr. Georganne Carriere is the owner and licensed audiologist of 1st Choice Hearing Care clinics. She (read more)
Eastern Shore ENT & Allergy
124 N Main St Berlin, MD 21811
James Gaul, MD, F.A.C.S
James R. Gaul earned his Medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in (read more)
The Hearing Aid Place
2601 Princess Anne St Ste 102 Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Ashley DeMerle, HIS
Ashley is the proud owner of The Hearing Aid Place. She attended Germanna Community College and (read more)
Additional professionals near you
East Virginia ENT Specialists - Virg…
Call: (757) 644-3655
View Clinic Details
Virginia Hearing Consultants
Call: (757) 644-4926
View Clinic Details
Sentara Medical Group
Call: (757) 716-5054
View Clinic Details
The Audiology Offices, LLC - Glouces…
Call: (804) 384-9817
View Clinic Details
Virginia ENT Associates, PC
Call: (804) 495-2628
View Clinic Details
Richmond Hearing Doctors - West End
Call: (804) 302-4044
View Clinic Details
East Carolina University
Call: (252) 347-0340
View Clinic Details


text:
January 21, 2013
Tyler Jones, a rough stock rider from Cody, Wyo., attempts to rope a mountain hostess during the 39th annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill at the Steamboat Ski Area on Monday afternoon.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Requires free registration
Posting comments requires a free account and verification.


text:
Schools Hold Themselves Accountable
Like all public schools that accept federal funds, these charter schools operate under NCLB accountability requirements. But for a variety of reasons having to do with their charter status, the schools are under additional pressure to ensure high student achievement: Their respective charters specify what they promise to do and how they will do it; their authorizers can shut them down or decide not to renew their charters if they do not perform adequately; they have governing boards whose sole job is to support and guide a single school (versus a local board of education that oversees an entire district); and their administrators and teachers sign on because of their commitment to a specific mission, as do their parents and students. At the same time, their flexibility as charters and their relative newness as individual schools enable them to shift gears quickly when change is called for.
Sound fiscal management. Many of these schools receive less funding than other public schools in the local district. For example, due to its charter school status, North Star is not eligible for the New Jersey Supreme Court-mandated Abbott Funding, additional state money given to poor urban districts so their per-pupil expenditures are equivalent to the average per-pupil expenditures of the state's wealthier suburban districts. As a result, North Star operates on 69 percent of the funds received by a comparable Newark public school. Similarly, Preuss, which exclusively serves students from low-income families, receives none of the busing money available to other San Diego public schools.
The governing boards at many of these schools take on the challenge of finding additional dollars. MATCH and North Star have used New Markets tax credits* to finance building renovations and construction. Other schools have found other creative solutions to the challenge of school funding. SEED, with community support, successfully lobbied the U.S. Congress and D.C. council to amend the D.C. education budget to provide additional operating funds. As a result, $30,500 of SEED's $33,000 per-student cost comes from the D.C. council through its per-pupil spending formula. Another $1,000 per student is allotted federal money (e.g., special education funds), leaving the school to raise $1,500 per student.
Although each school has succeeded in raising enough money to cover operating and facilities costs, lean budgets require careful planning and spending. In this, MNCS has excelled, starting from the very beginning when, because the school did not receive any start-up funds, its teacher-owners took out personal loans to get things going. The per-student cost of $9,100 is covered by state funding, and the state also provides $100,000 a year in lease aid. The city of Henderson, Minn., provided tax increment financing† to purchase and improve the site. The school does little to no fundraising and is operating with a surplus. Education Evolving (a joint venture of the Center for Policy Studies and Hamline University, both in St. Paul) reports that MNCS spends 86 percent of its funds on instruction, a higher portion than any district in the state.16 At one point, when an anticipated funding shortage made it seem as if the school would need to cut an aide, teachers made the decision to each take a $2,500 pay cut in order to preserve the aide position.
At Preuss, board members say they always have three or four versions of the budget, "plan A, B, and C," just in case they are not able to raise enough money through their various efforts.
Dedicated boards. While the average local board of education is necessarily focused on districtwide issues, charter school boards focus on and take more direct responsibility for the operation and fiscal health of the individual school. Board members at several schools say they value their ability, bestowed by their school's charter, to make decisions quickly and to empower administrators and staff to implement them expeditiously. These charter schools have very active boards, with some including parents. Board committees engage in fundraising, creating partnerships, securing buildings and facilities financing, and developing school goals and strategic planning (see fig. 10).
Fig. 10: Excerpt of Draft Gateway High School Board-developed Strategic Plan, Indicating Board Involvement
Draft Strategic Goals & Objectives Notes
Some of these schools are authorized by organizations (such as local school districts) that those in surrounding communities may perceive as not being fully supportive of charter schools. In these instances, principals say, the board's role is especially important in reaching out to the community to develop broader support, recruit students, and, in some instances, counter misinformation. The boards at two of these profiled schools—SEED and MNCS—are now active in efforts to replicate the school model elsewhere, seeing this as a way to broaden the effectiveness of a good program.
The board also is responsible for holding school staff accountable for results and has the authority to hire and fire the principal or director, other administrators, and teachers if they fail to advance the school's mission.
Continuous improvement. Each charter school is held accountable for carrying out the plan outlined in its approved charter and is reviewed every five or six years by its authorizer. Some of these schools are authorized by their local district, others by their state board of education. Schools also receive direction from their boards, who monitor their schools' progress and help to set new goals in response to new information or changing context. The boards at North Star, MATCH, and Gateway have all proposed modifications based on changing students' needs: North Star families wanted high school added to the original middle school program; Gateway intensified its commitment to diverse learners; and MATCH shifted some of its focus away from technology, putting more on college preparation by requiring AP classes for all students along with innovative tutoring support.
These schools also consider themselves accountable to their constituents, and a number of them regularly survey students and parents. At MNCS, teachers participate in a 360-degree evaluation, which, in this instance, entails being evaluated by peers, parents, and students. At MATCH, the principal models an openness to feedback by surveying students about how he is doing his job (see fig. 11).
Fig. 11: Student Survey of Principal Performance From MATCH
Dear Student:
As you know, you are evaluated eight or more times a year by teachers and tutors and some of you get to evaluate your teachers once or twice a year, but you never get to evaluate your principal. I believe evaluation is a very good method to help someone get better at his job. I want to get better so I am asking you to fill out the questionnaire below. You do not have to put your name, but you can. I just ask that you answer the questions with this in mind, "You want to have a principal who listens and wants to get better." Thank you.
Thank you.
* For information on the federal New Markets Tax Credits Program, visit http://www.cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/programs_id.asp?programID=5. Last accessed on Sept. 12, 2006.
† For information on how tax increment financing works, visit http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/tifmech.htm. Last access on Sept. 12, 2006.


text:
Top row: Nate Avila, Sean Burch and Nicole Dunson
Bottom row: Catherine Garza, Barbara Mooney and J.R. Voyles
Six Roadrunners named Arthur Ashe sports scholars
By Kyle Stephens
UTSA Sports Information Director
(May 17, 2006)--Seniors Nate Avila (Alvin, Texas) Nicole Dunson (Corpus Christi, Texas/Carroll), Barbara Mooney (LaPlata, Argentina) and J.R. Voyles (Tomball, Texas), junior Catherine Garza (San Antonio/Reagan) and sophomore Sean Burch (Edinburg, Texas) were named 2006 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars award winners, Diverse Issues In Higher Education magazine announced May 10 in Fairfax, Va.
Burch, Dunson and Garza were named to the first team in their respective sports of men's golf, women's basketball and softball, while Avila, Mooney and Voyles made the second team in men's tennis, women's tennis and baseball.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
Article tools
Diverse Issues In Higher Education established the Sports Scholars Awards to honor undergraduate students of color who have made achieving both academically and athletically a winning combination.
Inspired by the commitment to education of tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr., as well as his love for the game of tennis, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must exhibit athletic ability, academic excellence and community activism. To be included, students have to compete in an intercollegiate sport, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.2 and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Two of the scholar-athletes, University of Florida women's basketball player Sarah Lowe and Florida State University football player David Castillo, were selected as Sports Scholars of the Year for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.


text:
I am wrapping up an Apiguard treatment. How do I know if it was enough?
I got busy during the first 2-week dose and did not check the tray under the SBB. After 2 weeks, it was wall to wall mite carcasses. ugh. Put on 2nd dose of Apiguard, and mite drop looked good for a while, then (got busy again) after a week, another tray chock full of mite bodies. Sheesh!
If the infestation is this bad, will this colony survive? Has the Apiguard knocked them down, or are there still thousands more in there? I have observed a few DWV bees, not a lot. Have not opened for a full inspection yet. When I do (later this week, if the rain stops), what should I be looking for?


text:
Something you might call someone in a moment of extreme anger, and are probably about to blast on them! Its also what the GTA: San Andreas character "OG Loc" calls Lazlow during a radio interview.
You down? You mark-ass bitch, punk, trick, busta, fool!!
by Carl Johnson August 06, 2005


text:
We can't find the queen in our hive so are planning to pick up a new one tomorrow. How do we introduce her to the hive? Was told we might have a virgin queen so if we do how do we find her? The queen we are picking up tomorrow is a laying queen.
Thanks for your help.


text:
The Pirates partnered with Major League Baseball and USA Baseball to support the PLAY BALL campaign in 2016. PLAY BALL is a youth-driven initiative to encourage participation in baseball, reminding people that there are many ways to enjoy the game of baseball that do not necessarily require two teams of nine players.
On Saturday, June 11, the Pirates hosted their official 2016 Play Ball event on the field at PNC Park for youth ages 5-12, offering instruction and entertainment from Pirates players, alumni, mascots, front office staff, and more. The children participated in fun and engaging baseball activities, learning that there are more casual ways to participate in baseball activities.
Participants were divided into groups and rotated through stations including hitting, fielding, pitching in the bullpen, and interactive games. There was also an opportunity for all children to win prizes in a wiffle ball Home Run Derby set up on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
Parents and guardians were able to watch the activities from the stands, while all participants received lunch and giveaways to take home.
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) is an exciting baseball/softball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.
Boys and girls in all 50 states and beyond have the opportunity to compete. Competitions can host boys and girls on the same date and time, but boy and girl winners in each age group will be awarded separately.
PHR participants can advance through four levels of competition, including Local and Sectional competitions, Team Championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks, and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game.
There are four levels of competition - Local, Sectional, Team Championship and National Finals
The official skills competition of Major League Baseball, PHR is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the fun element of baseball and softball. All participants must begin by competing in a Local competition, which can be hosted by any organization, league, civic group or set of volunteers in the community. PHR is free of charge to both the participants and the local hosting organization.
PHR is a 1-day event that is easy to administrate and can often be completed in only a few hours. The competition can be hosted on a baseball/softball diamond or any open field. Registered hosts will receive an administrative kit with a handbook, promotional posters, registration forms, strike zone banner, award ribbons, participation baseball cards for all participants and more information required to host the event.
For general information, send your name, address, organization and questions to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The mission of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund is to promote and enhance the growth of baseball in the United States, Canada and throughout the world by funding programs, fields and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in the game.
Grants from BTF are designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. The funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Applications are provided by BTF and available through the Pirates Community Relations Department.
During the 2010 season, in addition to donated equipment, the Pittsburgh RBI program was selected to receive a grant of $5,000 and was presented check during a Pirates on-field pregame ceremony by pitcher Paul Maholm.
BTF also facilitates equipment donation drives to collect new and used baseball and softball equipment for youth organizations in need of these items. The Pirates collection day was held August 5, 2010 outside of PNC Park. Thank you to everyone who chose to donate to this wonderful cause!
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is intended to provide funding for incremental programming and facilities for youth baseball and not as a substitute for existing funding or fundraising activities or to provide routine or recurring operating costs or funding for construction or maintenance of buildings.
BTF supports equal opportunity in its grant making. The opportunities that prospective grantee organizations provide for minorities and women will be considered in evaluating proposals.
Pirates Charities partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund and the Roberto Clemente Foundation to reenergize the Shadyside Boys & Girls Club's community facility and build an indoor baseball/softball complex called the Pirates Community Baseball Center.
This facility features enclosed batting cages, automatic pitching machines, two multi-media training rooms, storage facilities, and baseball and softball equipment. The Pirates Community Baseball Center is designed to offer a widespread positive impact on youth throughout the region by giving all youth a place to focus on productive activities and positive interaction with their peers and coaches.The Pirates Community Baseball Center is open year-round and there are no age requirements.
Check out the Pirates Community Baseball Center by contacting the Shadyside Boys & Girls Clubs at 412-681-8575.
Pittsburgh RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) is part of the international MLB RBI program. Pittsburgh RBI began in 1994 as part of the Roberto Clemente Foundation. Because of the program's growth and its need for additional resources, in 2003, Pittsburgh RBI became part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. The Boys & Girls Club provides Pittsburgh RBI with the infrastructure and administrative services that are necessary for its success.
In addition to use of the Pirates Community Baseball Center, all Pittsburgh RBI participants receive complimentary coaching and training, as well as baseball or softball equipment and uniforms when needed.
The Junior Pirates program started 22 years ago as a cooperative effort between Citiparks and the Pittsburgh Pirates. It is a fun through fundamentals starter program to introduce the basics of baseball to youth ages 4-8 through a series of 5 stations. With over 2500 participants at 20 sites throughout the city, it is one of the most successful programs operated and organized through the BIG League program.
The Pirates are proud to be an integral part of our community. We thank you for your support and for considering us to be a part of your fundraising event.
The Pirates are happy to donate tickets and/or autographed items to area youth baseball teams to use as raffle/auction items for fundraising purposes.


text:
Friday Night Films @ The Lab
This event has already taken place. Click here for the latest events.03-02-2012 12:00:00 03-02-2012 12:00:00 America/New_York Friday Night Films @ The Lab | 7pm This high school film club run by students, for students, includes a great film and solid discussion hosted by JBFC faculty member, Sean Weiner. Open to 14-18 year olds. No registration necessary. http://www.nymetroparents.com/2015neweventinfo.cfm?id=103104 Jacob Burns Film Center Jacob Burns Film Center
If you go: Please tell them you saw this event on
Venue Description: As a nonprofit institution offering film education every day of the year, the Jacob Burns Film Center screens first-run independent films, previews, classic films, and documentaries from around the world, while promoting 21st-century literacy and striving to convey the brilliance and power of film. Beyond its theater complex, the center includes the 27,000-square-foot Media Arts Lab, with a fully equipped soundstage, recording studio, 60-seat screening room, and 16 editing suites. More than 150 directors, actors, and scholars address the center's audiences each year. The Burns offers additional instructional programs to students in grades 3-12 and those in college. The Center also provides outreach programs, including Family Films and Matinees for Seniors.
Upcoming Events at Jacob Burns Film Center :


text:
Placing both hands palm to palm- turn middle and ring fingers into palms- keeping pinky, pointer, and thumbs together and extended (a hang loose with addition of thumbs)- rest chin on thumbs- insert pointer fingers into her pink pussy and begin to lick that kitty- as her arousal increases throw in the OPTION by sliding pinkies into her ass!
Knowing how Sally likes me to lick her pink for a lengthy amount of time, I set up my TRIPLE TRIPOD with the OPTION sending her into a quick climax.
by Johnny Stinkfinger April 11, 2009


text:
News and Announcements Archive
Panel to discuss Voting Rights Act Feb. 25 at Wayne Law
February 18, 2013
A discussion focused on the constitutionality of a section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 will begin at noon, Monday, Feb. 25, in Partrich Auditorium at Wayne State University Law School. The event is free and open to the public.
The Michigan Chapter of the American Constitution Society presents "A Look at Shelby County: The Future of the Voting Rights Act."
This timely discussion comes two days before the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder. This case, brought by an Alabama county, challenges the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a provision that imposes restrictions on how certain state and local governments may conduct election-related affairs.
The event will be moderated by Wayne Law Dean Jocelyn Benson and features Marcia Johnson-Blanco, co-director of the Voting Rights Project of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law and Professor Ellen D. Katz of the University of Michigan Law School.
Lunch will be provided; reservations are requested and can be made online at http://www.acslaw.org/MichiganShelbyCountyRSVP.


text:
New Colorado election law challenged
DENVER - A new Colorado voting law allowing same-day voter registration has prompted a lawsuit from the state Libertarian Party.
Libertarians are asking a Denver judge to step in and require separate vote-counting for local races with residency deadlines that differ from the new election law. A judge will consider the request at a 2 p.m. hearing.
Libertarian Party chairman Jeff Orrok told The Denver Post that the law discriminates by setting different requirements in elections involving municipal races, local school districts and special districts.
The lawsuit accuses county clerks across the state of improperly disregarding or misinterpreting residency requirements and allowing ineligible voters to register or change their addresses.


text:
Central Oregon braces for prom season
Nearly every school holding event this Saturday
BEND, Ore. - The rush is on for thousands of high school juniors and seniors across the High Desert to get ready for prom. This year is a little bit different -- eight schools, from The Dalles all the way to Gilchrist, will hold the event this coming Saturday.
"Reservations right now, I know, are a pain," Dalio Losch, a senior at Summit High School, said Monday. "I have a lot of friends who are having trouble getting reservations."
"It's been really busy for us," said Kathy Evans, the owner of Bend Wedding and Formal. "we've had to bring in a few extra help."
Local businesses say even though there are eight proms being held this Saturday, they're working to help everyone.
"We have a lot of in stock tuxedos," Evans said. "We will make sure that every kid who wants a tuxedo for prom will go out of here with a tuxedo."
As for getting dinner reservations, many restaurants are booked. One option: having a catered meal at your house.
"We can do something as simple as a barbecue chicken and keep than under like $9 a person, on up to an herb-crusted fillet dinner with salmon," said Cody Serbus, part-owner of Country Catering.
Serbus says they can make meals from two to 20 people.
The one business happy nearly every prom is this weekend: local florists.
"We're glad they did," said Barne Thomas, the owner of Wildflowers of Oregon. "Often they happen on Mother's Day, which means we can't accommodate every corsage or boutonniere that we get (requests for)."
Flooded with customers, businesses will stay up late Friday night, trying to get every order done -- knowing they don't have the hardest job.
"The boys have the hardest jobs," Thomas said, "they have to buy the corsages and match the dresses."
Many shops across Central Oregon say if you haven't started getting ready for prom, not to worry. They say there is plenty of time to put together the perfect prom.


text: FIRST LET ME SAY WELCOME!. two you are among a bunch of great , and helpful people here , 3 we have a chat room that fun to be ,but sometime it get a little crazy there,lol,, and we do have experts in this forum some even have books out on beekeeping, you will learn alot in this forum , because im a newbie and started beekeeping in 2012 got my first swarm on april and just got just got my second swarm last week small swarm about a 1000 africanized bees, here in Puerto Rico, i am in a very tight budget also ,and the way i got around it is i made my own hive , made a top bar and noc hives and trap which are easy to build , here the link to the spec on diff hives you could build yourself from beesouce , http://www.beesource.com/resources/e...-hive-designs/ also you tube has tons of infor on beekeeping and building your own hives , one guy come to mind that show all about beekeeping and gear is outofabluesky on youtube, as for gloves use the dish washing rubber glove are ok welding gloves are way to thick to work with. first thing you need to fight is fear when you working with 10,000 to 30,000 bees , you just have to respect them, and it best to start with two hive not one ,that way if one is weak , you could take blood from the other hive or eggs laves , good luck!


text:
Drive with style
Philips CrystalVision halogen headlamp upgrades the style of your car with 4300K bright white light. With the blue coating and the silver top finishing, your car will look more stylish See all benefits
With the blue coating and silver top design, CrystalVision is offering bright white headlight of 4300K to see and to be seen, for both city and country driving
For 100 years, Philips has been at the forefront of the automotive lighting industry, introducing technological innovations that have become standard on modern automobiles. Today, one in two cars in Europe and one in three worldwide is equipped with Philips lighting.
Highly recommended to change them by pairs for symetric light performance.
High quality and ultra resistant headlamp
Which 12V lamp for which function? Philips Automotive offers all car specific functions : high beam, Low beal, front fog , front indicator, side indicator, rear indicator, stop light, reversing light, rear fog light, license plate lights, rear position/parking light, interior lights