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Marketing & Communications is the campus office responsible for handling media relations, inquiries, interview requests, and similar.
It is important that media calls about campus policies, decisions, changes, and similar be reported to Marcom. You can refer them directly or take a message and contact us. The main news number, for both campus staff making referrals and for reporters, is 707-826-3390 and the email is firstname.lastname@example.com
There are two reasons Marcom needs to be informed about media inquiries. It 1) helps us identify trends and when reporters may be working on larger stories, and 2) allows us to offer advice to the person who may be interviewed.
Humboldt State University does not have a designated "spokesperson." There are Public Information Officers available as needed – Frank Whitlatch, Jarad Petroske, and Grant Scott-Goforth. In emergencies or in time-sensitive situations during evenings and weekends, Frank may be reached by cell at 707-599-6634 and Jarad may be reached by cell at 707-407-8206.
Our preference is that specific administrators or other campus experts be available for media interviews, though any Public Information Officer can also do interviews if necessary. Marcom staff is available to provide advice prior to a media interview, and we will use that time to discuss such things as the overall topic, key messages, possible pitfalls, and possible tough questions. See our interview tips for guidance on conducting interviews.
When reporters call faculty directly about their academic expertise, a referral to Marcom is optional. We are available to offer advice or help if the faculty member requests it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the benefits of working with the media?
Media visibility helps educate the public about the success of Humboldt State University. It expands the university's name recognition, reinforces student recruitment and retention, boosts fundraising and maintains public awareness of HSU's many accomplishments. Media coverage shows our internal and external stakeholders what our state-supported institution is doing for its students, their families, the North Coast and California as a whole.
Timely and open communication is more than an end in itself. It is a strategic function, vitally important to HSU's growth and well-being. A positive relationship with the media makes is highly valuable.
Moreover, the public has a right to know the University's policies, plans, programs, and activities.
2. Who is in charge?
The lead Public Information Officer of Humboldt State University is Frank Whitlatch, the Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, (707) 826-5110. He is responsible for communicating or finding an appropriate campus officer to communicate, University positions on issues of general, campus-wide impact, or significance. He deals with matters that are potentially controversial or sensitive. It is paramount that he be provided advance notice of significant situations — with appropriate background, written material, and other information — to enable him to represent the University effectively and accurately while minimizing negative reaction. Advance notice to Marketing & Communications also enables the University to speak with one voice, which the public expects. (The Department of Athletics is responsible for publicizing sports programs; the media contact is Assistant Athletic Director of Communications, Andrew Goetz at (707) 826-3631 or email@example.com).
3. When should I get in touch with Marketing & Communications?
Humboldt State administrators, faculty and staff are asked to notify Marketing & Communications at 707-826-3390, when:
- You are contacted by a news reporter about campus policy or a campus-wide issue
- You can offer an expert opinion on current affairs
- You or another administrator, faculty member, student, or staffer have won a major award
- You have completed a research project and want to announce the results
- You use innovative teaching techniques that would be helpful to outside educational institutions
- You need to arrange media conferences
Also, see our Interview Tips for working with the news media.
4. What is HSU media policy in an emergency?
When a campus emergency occurs, media access will be controlled by special procedures set forth separately in HSU's Emergency Operations Policy.
5. What is HSU's policy concerning access to classrooms, labs, etc?
HSU welcomes reporters and photographers on campus the same way it welcomes the public. In general, news media representatives do not need permission to enter the campus or take exterior still or video photographs for news purposes. It is HSU policy to be as helpful as possible to the media. However, that does not constitute a right to indiscriminate access. Students, staff, and faculty have a right to privacy and neither reporters nor the public are allowed to disrupt classroom instruction or other educational functions.
If a reporter approaches you in person with an impromptu question, feel free to refer him/her to Marketing & Communications at (707) 826-3390 to set up an appointment with you at a mutually convenient time. Don't feel obligated to answer questions on-the-fly when you haven't had time to prepare.
News media must obtain prior permission from Marketing & Communications to enter classrooms, medical facilities, and teaching laboratories by dialing (707) 826-3390 or emailing email@example.com. Permission usually will be granted, as long as access does not disrupt university functions or jeopardize safety. Residence halls are generally closed to the news media. Any requests you receive to videotape specific campus activities or functions should be referred to Marketing & Communications at (707) 826-3390 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
All requests for commercial, non-news photography, filmmaking, or videotaping should be referred for review to Marketing & Communications at (707) 826-3390 or email@example.com. The campus policy related to this is here: HSU Visual/Sound Policy [PDF].
The news media should not be allowed to infringe on the privacy of students, parents, administrators, faculty, or staff. There are occasions when information will not be made public for valid legal, regulatory, or privacy reasons. For example, no statements will be made to the media concerning a legal matter, or a potentially actionable legal matter, until CSU's Office of General Counsel, or HSU's Office of Risk Management & Safety Services, has been consulted. Any statement concerning legal matters must receive prior review for its legal (as distinct from public relations) implications.
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You can share news tips about your department, faculty research, staff success, alumni updates and more by contacting Marketing & Communications at: email@example.com or 707-826-3390
Alumni can submit a class note by using this form: Submit a Class Note Form
You can also contact the Humboldt Alumni office directly:
Vanessa Gonsalves, Outreach Coordinator, at (707) 826-5107
7. How do I promote my event?
There are several ways for campus groups publicize their events at HSU. Including posters, flyers, campus radio stations, the student newspaper and joining efforts with one of the hundreds of student-run clubs on campus.
Submit Your event to the Humboldt State Events Calendar Submitting your event to Humboldt State Events is easy and requires a university login. http://humboldt.edu/events
Keep in mind:
- The event must be sponsored by Humboldt State University, department, program, student club or organization.
- The event listing must include an event title, date, time, location, contact person, and admission fee (if applicable).
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University Notices are delivered every week to all campus email addresses and are managed by the campus's Information Technology Services office. A login is required. To request a login or to submit your news item or event, click on: http://www.humboldt.edu/its/unotices
Posters & Flyers
Most campus buildings have at least one general bulletin board on which flyers can be posted. A list of these boards is available from the University Center Information Counter: (707) 826-4414.
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Lumberjack Ads
Contact the Lumberjack Advertising Department for the latest advertising information.
Phone: 707.826.3259
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Contact KHSU-FM or KRFH about featuring your Public Service Announcement on the air.
KHSU: 707-826-4807 or online at http://khsu.org
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Note: these guidelines apply to professional, commercial media outlets, and also to The Lumberjack student newspaper and campus radio. However, student reporters generally expect and are granted greater personal access to those in charge of University programs.


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I thought about making box joints for hive bodies and supers but this seems to be alot of trouble. I have never had any problems with mortiseing the ends,
so i will just stay with what works. Never had one to come apart.
Do you guys use box joints or mortise. Ted n Ms:confused:

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text: I am not sure how some of what is being asked is relevant. How do beekeepers bees end up in CA with a broker or another beekeeper watching them, or in ND for for the honey flow, or TX, or FL for the winter. I get the feeling some of you feel I am lying about this so I will elaborate a little. My name is Clinton Caffrey, I live in snowflake Arizona. In 2001 I purchases 100 packages out of CA. I ended up loosing all 100 do to what we think was loco weed poisoning(all pesticide and disease testing was negative). In order to hopefully build faster and on one last chance I decided to buy nucs from russell apiaries and Robert was nice enough to offer to put them on some of his fathers old honey yards that were not being used. I drove out in april and installed the nucs in my equipment near learned MS. There were some spits made through out the summer and some hives moved. I then received the email last week that the theft had occurred. I have not posted any other details as I think that is between me and the sheriffs office, and is not relavent for people many states away.


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The City of Nelson attracted pilots and their aircraft as early as 1912. On September 24, 1912, Walter Edwards flew his 60 hp Curtiss Pusher from the ballpark on the Civic Centre grounds. Edwards' airplane arrived in Nelson from eastern Canada by rail to the south end of Kootenay Lake, then was loaded onto a sternwheeler steamboat and shipped sixty miles to Nelson.
In 1914 another aircraft attracted attention at Nelson: a Curtiss "Hydro-Aero" plane that took off from the water. In 1928 Capt. E. C. (Ted) Dobbin was hired by the B C Forest Branch in Nelson and flew a Gypsy Moth floatplane for forest fire patrol. This phase of aviation has been carried on during summer months in Nelson ever since.
Some far-sighted citizens and councils back in the 1930s began construction of a landfill from garbage, dirt and rock, which marked the beginning of the Nelson airstrip. In August 1947 an aircraft landed on a 600-foot roadway leading to an incinerator near the present airport. This prompted local air-minded enthusiasts to forge ahead with plans for a permanent airfield. On September 30, 1971, a 2,300-by-75-foot paved runway was licensed, and later a 500-foot extension was added. This present runway was built and paved through grants from federal funds and under the supervision of Ministry of Transport officials.
The mandatory frequency is 123.2 and the runway elevation is 535 metres (1,755 feet). Right-hand circuit for runway 022.
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I am so glad that we are doing a table runner as I could really use a few of those and tend to give them away faster than I make them. So to the stash for 4 fabrics.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I am so glad that we are doing a table runner as I could really use a few of those and tend to give them away faster than I make them. So to the stash for 4 fabrics.
Ooo, I love the colors popping up everywhere, there are going to be some beautiful runners!!
Everything important in my life, like naps, I learned from my dog.
I have two picked out, but not sure about the Christmas focus fabric -- the design might be too large--the mouse and angel are about 2-3/4" tall. On the stars, you can't see them, but there are small medium blue stars throughout the fabric and the background is navy, not black as it show up here. Trying to decide between the light blue -- patterned or not? Thoughts anyone?
Can't wait to get started. I was thinking about getting started on some Christmas presents early, so this is perfect.
I was thinking about skipping this ride as I need a quilt quickly for a friend. I was hoping to use this one for her. After seeing everyones fabrics I will have to join in. I have made numerous table runners but only have 2 myself. I have been making them for my mom for all holidays for the last couple of years. I didn't know what to get for an 85 year old. SHe has fun playing with them I think she has 10 of them now. She switches them out for the seasons and different occasions and put out some of the pretty things from her china cabinet on them. I will have to go shop in my stash.
Judy, would it work to use a couple of different fabrics in the same color family as one fabric. I'm not sure how big some of the pieces in my stash are?
I'm in too scroll backwards to #53 and you'll see my fabrics
Since they are table runners, I'll take two! Here's my choice of fabrics. Choices are A thru D, right to left.
We are here to learn how to live in heaven - I'm still learning.
Let's see if this works. The left two are the ones I was concerned whether they'd be too close in color, but I don't think so. The print batik has quite a bit of purple and green. Thinking about looking for a light green to replace the creamy one.
runner mystery fabrics.doc
Ok I couldn't stand to not do this so I went upstairs and picked out fabrics. I have 5 that I like together. I will have to see if the pieces are big enough then eliminate one of them. I have them laying out on my cutting table to stare at for a couple of days to make sure I like the combo I have. I will try to post photos tomorrow. I need to go to bed. It is 11:00PM here and 5:20AM seems to keep coming earlier and earlier.
Irish I like your colors. The cream color looks fine but a green would be pretty too.


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Cozy room next Picasso Museum
Size55 m²
Floor No.3
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Washer/dryer
- Kitchen
- Breakfast
Accommodation summary
|Carrer Assaonadors, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The flat is shared with the owner.
The room is very bright and pleasant, looks out onto a balcony with precious plants. Everything is furnished with good taste. The lounge is also very bright and spacious, the kitchen is wide and has a table for breakfast. The bathroom always has hot water and is always very clean. This apartment in the heart of the city you'll love.
You share the apartment only with me I'm the host. I love meeting people who come to enjoy this city. I can give you useful tips and details of this wonderful city. I am an architect and I'm in love with Barcelona from the first moment I came to live here. I'll make you feel like one of the locals!
House rulesThe room has a very comfortable double bed, sheets and towels. You have to share the apartment with Willie the owner, Any couple or single person is welcome without exception.
No pets can not smoke inside the apartment and no under 18 are accepted.
|Price for > 1 guests
|16 € per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
We had a great stay in Barcelona. Eventhough Willie was not at home at our arrival he managed everything so we still could get into the apartment. We got some great tips and he helped us pretty much.
The room was not too big, but clean and still big enough. We could use the food for breakfast, eventhough we bought some extra. It is perfectly located in the center of Barcelona, so you could visit many interesting places by foot and a metro station isn't far aswell.
Willie was a very good host. I felt really welcome with him and in his appartment.
He was friendly and calm and ready to help me whenever necessary (e.g. carrying my bag on the stairs).
The appartment, being situated on the third floor, received enough sunlight to be light and bright with it's white walls and ceiling. Red and black furniture gave warm accents.
Kitchen and bathroom were not large but efficiently organised: all the necessary was there. Willie supplied fresh mineral water all the time, which I could use freely.
My room was on the streetside and I liked the view downwards into the lively street.
Sometimes street life continued a bit late at night .....
Alltogether I am very satisfied about my 10 days stay at Willie's appartment.
Ingrid, Amsterdam
We spent a very nice weekend at Willie's place in Barcelona. He shared his appartment with us, and we had a great time there. The room was sufficient and we could also use the kitchen. Willie is very friendly and helpful, and could give us some good advice for our stay in Barcelona. We can fully recommend his place to spend a nice weekend in a beautiful and central area of the city.
Real pleasant stay in Barcelona, very central, cozy bright rooms, walking distance to major attractions and to the beach. Willie is a very nice person, he gave me many good tips! Highly recommended!
Echter angenehmer Aufenthalt in Barcelona, sehr zentral, gemuetliches helles Zimmer, fusslaeufig zu wichtigen Sehenswuerdigkeiten und zum Strand. Willie ist ein sehr netter Mensch, der mir viele guten Tipps gegeben hat! Sehr empfehlenswert!
It was so good, that we came back. Like we said before:
Sharing the apartment with Willie was easy and fun. He is really kind and helpful, has many hints and cares about your stay. The room was clean and cosy. The apartment is well located for a multi night stayover - many bars, restaurants and shops are neaby. Even when having dinner at the harbor, you're back home in 30 minutes by foot. Thanks Willie, you made our trip to Barcelona a great experience.
Sharing the apartment with Willie was easy and fun. He is really kind and helpful, has many hints and cares about your stay. The room was clean and cosy. The apartment is well located for a multi night stayover - many bars, restaurants and shops are neaby. Even when having dinner at the harbor, you're back home in 30 minutes by foot. Thanks Willie, you made our trip to Barcelona a great experience.
Nice, clean and cosy appartment in the middle of the 2 nicest neighborhoods of Barcelona! It is surrounded by nice little restaurants/tapasbars/boutiques etc. The appartment is not too big, but it has everything you need, kitchen, bathroom, small living.
Willie is a very warming host and makes you feel right at home as you are sharing his appartment! Note the nice Mexican details in the decoration. Muchas gracias por todos!
Easygoing Willie has helpful tips and is a peaceful, quiet person. Apartment in beautiful authentic neighborhood, but at night which lively and noisy so what. The central location as well as beach for example Pl. Catalunya to walk easily. Room is not big, but big enough. Is on the third floor after 74 steps.
Easy Going Willie heeft handige tips en is een rustig, stil persoon. Appartement in prachtige authentieke wijk, maar kan 's nachts wat levendig en dus wat luidruchtig zijn. Door centrale ligging zowel strand als bv Pl. Catalunya makkelijk te bewandelen. Kamer is niet groot, maar groot genoeg. Is wel op derde verdieping na 74 traptreden.
Nice and bright room in an aesthetically beautifully designed apartment in which I have felt very well. Ideally located both for cultural activities such as amusements.
Would I book again.
Schönes und helles Zimmer in einer ästhetisch sehr schön gestalteten Wohnung, in der ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt habe. Ideal gelegen sowohl für kulturelle Aktivitäten wie für Vergnügungen.
Würde ich immer wieder buchen.
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text: Hey guys. I just thought I would share some information with you all to possibly consider during the holiday season! An auto accessory superstore near my hometown (Never Enough Auto Accessories, Grant MI -- www.neverenoughauto.com) has been hooking me up with some awesome deals for a couple of years now on a number of different products (headers, recon lights, etc). I don't exactly know how they do it, but they seem to have better prices than anyone around. Their sales manager who I work with every time (Milt Burns) is a great guy and will take awesome care of you, his email is email@example.com. Over the summer, Milt quoted me $448 for a Rigid Industries 20" SR -- which is listed at $535 on Rigid's website. I contacted him recently to see if that price was still valid and it was, but he also gave me a "Black Friday" special, making it $422. My jaw hit the floor. I noticed that Rigid just came out with the SR2 series -- a new and improved version of the SR, so I asked Milt what his thoughts were and what the price tag was. He said that he couldn't imagine something being better than the SR, but Rigid has informed him that the SR2 is brighter, wider, better. He quoted me for $540, yet it retails at $699 from Rigid. For such a sweet deal I could not resist and pulled the trigger on the 20" SR2, along with the mount (which was $59 from Milt, $70 directly from Rigid). To make a long story short, if you are looking to get some accessories for your truck this holiday season (or any really) I would strongly suggest that you guys either shoot Milt an email or give Never enough a call and ask to speak with him at (616) 636-8856. Because I've been so supportive of Never Enough in my community, Milt has made sure to take care of me and set me up with some pretty special stuff, but by no means was I put up to this by Milt or anyone at never enough -- this website and its members has given a lot to me, so I want to share this with you all in hopes to get some good deals and excellent customer service with the holiday season now underway. They ship nationwide and internationally, and their website says it's free (although I wouldn't know, I've never had anything shipped to me). Tell him Connor sent you! Happy Holidays!


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BIG STUDIO 5 min WALK to METRO zone 2 K6
Size26 m²
Floor No.1
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Kilburn High Rd, NW6 4HS London, United Kingdom
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|Acceptance rate
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|3 days ago
Floor: 1st Floor
Self-contained fully equipped kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Cooker/Oven, Vacuum Cleaner (communal use - hallway area), Cutlery and Kitchenware
Private bathroom with a soap and a roll of toilet paper
Double bed
Double sofa-bed
Washing machine (communal use - hallway area)
Fresh Bed Linen and Towels on ARRIVAL
Furniture: wardrobe, chairs, chest of drawers, dining table/coffee table TV
Entry door code
Central Heating
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (on request):
Iron and ironing board
Additional set of keys
Washing machine liquids and detergents
Children accessories
Parking and storage spaces
Wheelchair access
Airport transfers
Kilburn Park, zone 2, Bakerloo line, 7 min. walk
Kilburn High Road Overground Station, zone 2, Overground line from Watford Junction to Euston Station, 4 min. walk
Kilburn Tube Station, zone 2, Jubilee line, 15 min. walk
Brondesbury Overground Station, zone 2, Overground line from Richmond and Clapham Junction to Stratford Station, 11 min. walk
Local and Night Buses walking distance
Several Buses to Central London
Minicab (local taxi service) walking distance
Less than 30 min. from Central London (by underground)
House rulesDear Guest, once you make a reservation, you will have a property address and our arrival contact number ( we will provide it closer to the arrival day). In order to receive the keys, you are required to go to the flat on the check in day with a prior 1 hour notice call to our arrival number.
• Check in time: from 2pm – 8pm.
• Late check in: After 8pm. Additional fee: £20.00. This fee is automatically added to the total bill, which you must pay in full on arrival.
• Early check in: before 2pm. Please let me know if you need to check in earlier as it is a subject to availability
• Checkout time: before 11 am.
• Smoking IS NOT permitted in the apartments or in any other area of the property.
• You can come with your pet. Additional fee: £30.00. Please inform us about it before the booking is confirmed.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|Price for > 2 guests
|R 88 ZAR per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
apartment unwelcoming, uncomfortable sofa bed for two people, only three chairs for four people ..... still convenient to public transport links to visit the city and close to many supermarkets ... overall we enjoyed it
appartamento poco accogliente ,divano letto scomodo per due persone ,solo tre sedie per quattro persone.....comodo comunque ai collegamenti pubblici per visitare la città e vicino a molti supermercati...nel complesso ci siamo trovati bene
Apartment most suitable for 2 people to 4. It has only 3 chairs and once opened the sofa bed is little space left over.
Pros proximity to the two metro stations and bus stations and supermarkets.
Things to improve: to increase to at least 2 towels to head those available, a really little.
Small problem in welcoming because we expected the main street in reality the apartment is at the back.
In general the area is quiet and we were good
Appartamento più adatto a 2 persone che a 4. Ha solo 3 sedie ed una volta aperto il divano letto lo spazio che rimane è poco.
Aspetti positivi vicinanza con le due fermate della metro e degli autobus e con i supermercati.
Cose da migliorare: aumentare almeno a 2 asciugamani a testa quelle a disposizione, una è davvero poco.
Piccolo problema nell'accoglienza perché noi aspettavamo sulla strada principale in realtà l'appartamento è sul retro.
In generale la zona è tranquilla e siamo stati bene
Excellent choice via wimdu. Very cozy and very clean. Rating 9
Ottima scelta tramite wimdu. Appartamento molto accogliente e molto pulito. Voto 9
El apartamento está realmente muy bien conectado por bus y metro y hay muchas opciones de supermercados para elegir.
El apartamento está en buenas condiciones y dotado adecuadamente pero algunos detalles han hecho que la estancia no fuera ideal: el televisor no captaba ninguna señal, la ventana estaba cerrada con llave y no podíamos abrirla para airearlo o para refrescarnos, las puertas del armario no estaban bien sujetas a la estructura y el tendedero estaba parcialmente roto. Decir que no reclamamos nada durante la estancia y que se trata más de comentarios de mejora de cara a futuros inquilinos.
Reviews for this host's other properties
We had a very nice stay at the apartment. We got the keys when we arrived, and Irene and her colleague were very sweet.
A nice flat near shoping street . The overground is near and you can find everything around .
Location is excelent , the flat is clean and nice . I recomend this property for holiday in London !
The Appartment was as shown on the photos, nice and clean. It's easy to find and surrounded by several good shops, pubs, etc.
Check in and out were easy and without any problems.
The bathroom was pretty small, but there were many towels. The Bed is comfortable, the Sofa is ok for a few days.
Good: The location is great, minutes from two tube stations, Hyde Park, and shops and restaurants for anything you need and is quiet by London standards. The flat is equipped with washer, stove, microwave, and a good kettle and a small television. We also felt secure there and there was lots of hot water. We were met by staff -very friendly and got us some extra pillows and a quilt. What was there was a little skimpy.
Tricky: It is a basement flat and the stairs down are a bit steep. The overall appearance is a little tired but this is mostly cosmetic. It is a basement flat in an older building and it can be a little dank especially in the bathroom (probably similar with every other basement on the block). There is a window the opens to a back courtyard which clears that up fairly quick. The electric top up was tricky as we were told to take the dongle to the post office, Spar store, or news agent to add money. Well none of those worked and we were directed several blocks away to a shop we didn't find. Fortunately we didn't use much electricity so it wasn't a problem.
Do Different: Owners should take a few minutes to do a sheet explaining things for visitors such as exactly where to top up the power, light switches in the entrance hall, and basic instructions for the washer dryer. Add small night light and some clothes hooks in the hall, and bathroom and a few more hangers. Beaching the tiled bathroom and adding a can of air freshener would also go a long way.
We would probably stay again. Next time we will ask for a spare key.
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Favorite Tillamook products:
Unsalted Butter in our fridge. Seriously.
Favorite way to eat Tillamook:
My family makes the most of out of our Medium Cheddar baby loafs. We slice and shred for sandwich making, quesadilla making, mac and cheese making – you name it. But our truly favorite way to enjoy it is usually just to cut off some pieces and eat right then.
Hobbies & Interests:
Being a working mom with two little boys, free time is hard to come by. But I do enjoy photography (and take plenty of photos of my kids and our crazy lives). I also love to cook, which can be tricky as a busy mom, but my boys love to help in the kitchen, so cooking often becomes a family affair. Messy, but fun!
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Summit Young Professionals: 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive; networking and socializing open to young professionals 21 to 30-something. Call the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce, (262) 786-1886, to register.
"Using a Business Plan as a Management Tool": This SCORE Southeast Wisconsin business workshop will focus on converting the financial part of business plan into a monthly budget. Simple Excel tools for generating performance reports and graphs will be discussed in detail. The workshop will be held in Room 121 of the Milwaukee County Research Park, 10437 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $35 per person, and $20 for each additional person from the same firm. Register by calling (414) 297-3942.
Speed networking: Members of the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce are invited to this event at University of Phoenix, 20075 Watertower Blvd., Brookfield, at 11:20 a.m. The cost is $15. A box lunch is included. Register by calling the chamber at (262) 786-1886.
Annual Community Showcase & Social: Join the Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee-Wauwatosa, 10499 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa to celebrate the successes of 2012 and preview what's to come. Awards will be presented for regional impact, small business community and civic appreciation. Fifteen chamber member exhibitors will share their information. Appetizers, a beef tenderloin station, desserts, coffee and cash bar will be offered; $35 per person with payment by Dec. 20; $40 per person thereafter. Corporate tables with sponsorship included at $300. Call (414) 453-2330.
ABLE South networking: Members of the Wauwatosa, West Allis/West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, South Suburban and Muskego chambers will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Polish Center, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. The cost is $14 with advance registration; $17 at door. Contact your local chamber to RSVP.
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#11 Fri 13 Apr 07 6:57pm
- Forum champ Occupation Secretary
- From Dublin - Ireland
- Member since Sun 01 Apr 07
Re: Mashed potaoes
I like your ideas DB27... might try that this week-end..
Yum yum...
#12 Fri 13 Apr 07 9:24pm
Re: Mashed potaoes
Another hit is mixing a couple of spoons of home made Basil Pesto into your mash...
That goes soooo well with chicken breast stuffed with strips of red pepper and wrapped in crispy pancetta!
Drizzle with realy good quality extra virgin...
And yet another goodie is mixing finely chopped spring onion and grated cheese... I add realy finely chopped red chilli right at the end too!
and mixing Melting chunks of blue cheese and finely chopped crispy, smoked, steaky bacon into the mash...
God! just about anything goes well in mash!!!!
Still not keen on the idea of powdered milk though, sorry mate!
#13 Fri 13 Apr 07 9:52pm
- Member Occupation Teacher/Registered Nurse
- From Brisbane Australia
- Member since Fri 14 Apr 06
Re: Mashed potaoes
I am sure I must have some Irish Blood in me... I LOVE potatoes...
It is one of my favourites and I can't go past a serving.
#14 Sat 14 Apr 07 12:07am
- Member
- From ell's kitchen
- Member since Mon 11 Apr 05
Re: Mashed potaoes
flavoured mash is great but if you waqnt it plain i think it depends what its for.
i like a thick, robust mash with sausages (just add butter and seasoning) and a lighter, looser mash with fish (butter, milk or cream and ALWAYS white pepper, never black).
but thats just my preference.
#15 Sat 14 Apr 07 2:45pm
- Forum super champ Occupation Mother of 2 working more than full time
- From Wallerawang, Oz
- Member since Wed 29 Jun 05
Re: Mashed potaoes
Dave Ijust made pesto!
Im going to try your mash asap.
Im the only one here who would eat the chicken stuffed with peppers, but Im sure the mash will be great with panfried plain chicken.
#16 Fri 20 Apr 07 7:52am
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- From Adelaide, OZ
- Member since Tue 27 Sep 05
Re: Mashed potaoes
Dave, I am drooling over the horsradish and pesto suggestions. Not sure whether the OH would give it a go though .. fussy one.
#17 Fri 20 Apr 07 2:06pm
Re: Mashed potaoes
Give it a go! just use a couple of spuds and make a small batch for yourself mate... or make a normal sized batch, then freeze what you dont use ready for a quick meal another day. Mash freezes well!!!
Make a batch, serve the OHs plain, then add the horseradish or pesto to the mash in the pan, mix it in well then serve your portion... everyones a winner!!!
The horseradish mash is a brilliant potato to pair with med-rare roast beef... the horseradish gives the mash a real fiery hit!
Drizzle the whole thing with a lovely home made red wine gravy and the resting juices from the beef....
How did you get on with the pesto-mash Frizz? it does go well with plain pan fried chicken pieces too... I have also roasted cherry tomatoes, still on the vine simply sprinkled with rock salt and cracked black pepper and drizzled with olive oil... serve those next to the basil mash and the chicken pieces... brilliant flavours thet go SOOOooo well together.
Happy mashing folks!
Dave B
#18 Fri 20 Apr 07 5:24pm
- Forum champ Occupation Secretary
- From Dublin - Ireland
- Member since Sun 01 Apr 07
Re: Mashed potaoes
Did the one with the pesto at the week-end... it tasted divine... I'll do that again soon....
#19 Fri 20 Apr 07 11:03pm
Re: Mashed potaoes
Nice One Mate!
#20 Sat 21 Apr 07 12:16am
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- From Colorado
- Member since Wed 18 Apr 07
Re: Mashed potaoes
Dried milk doesn't dissolve good in mashed potatoes. It's a bit chalky tasting. I use an electric hand mixer to get an nice texture with some garlic and cheddar cheese.


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Allspice: Also known as pimiento or Jamaican pepper, it's made from the aromatic berries of a Caribbean tree. One of the defining ingredients in Jamaican jerk and French West Indian fish soups, allspice seems to encompass the tastes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves?hence its name.
Annatto seed: Known as achiote in Spanish, this is a rust-colored, earthy-flavored seed. Considered the poor man's saffron by some, it's used in Spanish Caribbean rice dishes and French West Indian stews.
Calabaza: This large, round Caribbean pumpkin has a dense, bright-orange flesh. The flavor is similar to that of butternut squash, which makes a good substitute.
Coconut milk: The "cream" of the tropics, produced by blending freshly grated coconut with hot water. Taste of Thai makes a canned "lite" coconut milk that's great to use in healthy Caribbean cooking.
Conch: This giant sea snail's delicate, mild, white flesh is used in dishes ranging from salads to stews to steaks. You can substitute bay scallops if you can't find conch.
Guava: An egg-shaped tropical fruit with a musky, perfumy flavor. Because it contains numerous seeds, it's generally enjoyed as juice or jelly.
Pigeon pea: A brown, oval bean originally hailing from Africa; in the Caribbean, also known as the gunga (Congo) pea and the pois d'Angole (Angola pea). Endowed with a nutty, earthy flavor, the pigeon pea is often paired with rice.
Plantain: A jumbo cooking banana that can be eaten at every stage of ripeness. When green, it tastes starchy, like a potato; when ripe, it tastes sweet, like a banana.
Scotch bonnet chile: This chile, shaped like a Chinese lantern, is one of the world's hottest?50 times hotter than a jalapeno. Behind all that heat is a complex flavor that's earthy, floral, and apricotlike all at once. If you can't find the Scotch bonnet, you can substitute its Mexican cousin, the habanero.


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ONPE's publication regarding state regulation of private and home schools moves to a new format as state chapters are being revised. Use the dropdown menu or click on the map below to view details about a particular state. Additional information is available in the previous version of the publication.
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The cover of Elina Garanca's latest CD is designed to deceive. Paul Schirnhofer's portrait, with the singer elegantly sporting Cartier drop earrings, casts the Latvian mezzo in a retro light; a latterday Grace Kelly waiting for a nod from Mr Hitchcock, perhaps.
Forget the suspense; in reality, Romantique is a not very successful attempt to catch a twilight world between love and despair. Garanca's overly sedate Mon Coeur s'ouvre a ta voix is an online YouTube tempter (19,945 hits to date) but Saint-Saens' aria is the only familiar piece in a collection of obscure Gounod, Tchaikovsky and Lalo.
D'Amour l'ardente flamme from Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust is woefully lacking in ardour and Romeo's plodding tomb aria from Nicola Vaccai's 1825 Giulietta e Romeo makes one realise why this composer is only remembered today for his vocal studies.
To cap it off, an overly resonant recording does no favours to the valiant efforts of the Filamonica del Teatro Comunale di Bologna under Yves Abel.
I'm perplexed as to why Marie-Nicole Lemieux is presented as a rather cross Papagena on the cover of her latest aria collection, but musically, it's a winner. The Canadian is emphatically contralto rather than mezzo, and you can hear it when she tinges the tragedy of Gluck's Che faro with a soulful darkness.
This aria and a subtly shaded Voi sapete from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro are the only concessions to the mainstream. At the other end of the familiarity scale is a riveting 12-minute lament of Montezuma from a 1755 opera of the same name by Carl Heinrich Graun.
Beautifully rendered, Graun's music may touch a contemporary chord with us, presenting, as it does, the grievances of a deposed first nation.
Frissons come fast and furious. Lemieux positively crackles with fury in a recitative from Gluck's Iphigenie en Aulide and comes up with unerring coloratura in the closing aria from Haydn's Il Ritorno di Tobia.
Best of all are the lesser-known Mozart arias.
One, from La Betulia Liberata, written when the composer was just 15, showcases Lemieux to perfection against the spirited Les Violons du Roy under Bernard Labadie.
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Verdict: Two divas stake their claim on operatic rarities with varying success


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Minnesota Supreme Court rejects challenge to photo ID
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota conservatives won key victories Monday in their push to require voters to show photo identification at the polls and to ban gay marriage in the state constitution.
In a pair of 4-2 rulings, the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit from liberal groups who sought to toss the photo ID question off the ballot and struck down substitute ballot titles that Democratic Secretary of State Mark Ritchie wrote for both proposed constitutional amendments.
Both questions — as written and titled by the Republican-controlled Legislature — will remain on the November ballot.
The court rejected the liberal groups' argument that the proposed photo ID amendment was vague and misleading and sided with Republicans who argued that Ritchie was trying to bias voters against both amendments with prejudicial language. The Legislature pushed both proposed amendments through over opposition from Democrats, including Gov. Mark Dayton.
Dayton vetoed a photo ID law last year, but he has no power to block constitutional amendments that are sent directly to voters.
The ruling from the court's majority — all justices appointed by former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty — acknowledged the voter ID ballot question doesn't match up with the longer, more detailed constitutional amendment. But it said that wasn't a reason for the court to meddle in a matter between the Legislature and voters. The Legislature has sole power to put constitutional amendments on the ballot for a direct vote, and a majority of voters must approve any change to the Minnesota Constitution.
"It may indeed have been wiser for the Legislature to include the entire amendment on the ballot," the ruling said. "The proper role for the judiciary, however, is not to second-guess the wisdom of policy decisions that the constitution commits to one of the political branches. The people are the sole judge of the wisdom of such matters."
The decisions drew cheers from conservatives.
"This is a big day for the people of Minnesota," said Sen. Warren Limmer, the Maple Grove Republican who sponsored the gay marriage amendment in the Senate.
Sen. Scott Newman, who sponsored the voter ID amendment in the Senate, said Ritchie's titles might have swayed some undecided voters, but he said that wasn't the biggest concern.
"If Secretary of State Ritchie's opinions had been upheld, he literally would have been vetoing the Legislature, and that to me is a very troubling prospect," said Newman, R-Hutchinson.
The League of Women Voters and other groups opposed to photo ID had argued that the ballot question was too brief and voters wouldn't have enough information at the polls to properly understand what was at stake, including a provisional voting system for voters who show up without their IDs. Minnesota does not currently require voters to show identification.
Supporters of photo ID argued that the Legislature has exclusive power to write ballot questions.
They also say the identification requirement is necessary to guard against voter fraud. Opponents say such fraud is rare, and the requirement will keep some people from voting.
After the Legislature approved the ballot questions, Ritchie changed both titles. He changed the title for the marriage ban from "Recognition of Marriage Solely Between One Man and One Woman" to "Limiting the Status of Marriage to Opposite Sex Couples." He rewrote the photo ID title from "Photo Identification Required for Voting" to "Changes to In-Person & Absentee Voting & Voter Registration; Provisional Ballots."
Limmer said the Legislature deliberately adopted neutral titles for the ballot questions.
"We did not want to sway the voter in any manner," he said. "We found it objectionable that the secretary of state would take it upon himself in unilateral action."
The cases showed a rift in the court, with a blistering dissent from Justice Alan Page in the voter ID case. Page, who was elected to the court, was joined by Justice Paul Anderson, who was appointed by former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson.
"It is ironic, if not Orwellian, that in the name of 'protecting' the vote and preventing unspecified voting 'fraud,' the Legislature has resorted to a ballot question that deliberately deceives and misleads the very voters it claims must be protected. I cannot explain, nor can I understand, the court's willingness to be complicit with the Legislature in this effort," Page wrote.
In a separate dissent, Anderson said the entire language of the voter ID amendment should be placed on the ballot so voters could decide on the full proposal.
The majority consisted of Chief Justice Lorie Gildea and Justices G. Barry Anderson, Christopher Dietzen and David Stras. Justice Helen Meyer, who was appointed by former Independence Party Gov. Jesse Ventura, retired earlier this month and did not participate in the cases. Dayton's first appointee to the high court, Justice Wilhelmina Wright, has yet to join the court.
Ritchie issued a brief statement, thanking the court for its rulings and directing voters to his office's website to read the full language of the proposed amendments. He had requested the court make a decision by Monday to give his office time to prepare ballots.
Luchelle Stevens, who heads a statewide effort to defeat the photo ID amendment, said the rulings wouldn't stop the campaign to defeat "this unnecessary, extreme and expensive overhaul of Minnesota's election system."
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.


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Here's a pic of the EXACT copy for the Camming plate.
THIS IS NOT A WTS post , I am showing progress in making 75-80% receivers. When FS I will post in the proper part of the forum.
Hello pyrotex,
Are you planning to make the cam dimple as a separate part of the receiver pressing ???
Fuck, write me down for 2! XD
Also, welded on seems better, i stare at the recever and have no idea how they managed to stretch the metal like that.
looks intense. glad to see your progress, i havent made any, which is why i havent been posteing, the alumminum block of mine has almost 3 hours of sawing on it, and its not even done yet, i picked up a abrasive cutting saw, but dont have any time, because i back shifted to projects i can do instead of projects that have handicapped themselves due to my limited technical equipment and time. frustrateing, but i rather work on stuff that doesnt piss me off, the joy of building over forcing the entire process
I'll know more when the new cylinder for my press gets in. I am also doing a AK FCG conversion for hammer fire.
Built with high grade .0685 1010 ANN steel, this receiver will perform as well as the original and can be spot hardened.
The Top rails need to be profiled just like on the older AK flats, Trunnion holes and Ejector cut-outs will be needed. These are in WHITE.
The cocking handle plate is shown NOT SPOT WELDED, only for "looks".
These will be offered soon. A final check will be done and then sales will begin.
This IS NOT THE WTS post, This is for feedback.


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Iowa teen Sarah Cronk has even more to cheer about these days. This month, the 18-year-old learned she's the grand-prize winner of the 2011 Do Something Award for her work with the Sparkle Effect. The student-run program was started by Cronk and her cheer squad teammate Sarah Herr in 2008. It encourages teens nationwide to include girls with disabilities on high school cheer squads.
This year's star-studded Do Something Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Palladium, in Los Angeles, California. The event, hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch, was taped on August 14 and broadcasted on VH1 on August 18. Throughout the evening, awards were handed out for categories ranging from Do Something Music Artist (presented to Justin Beiber for his work with the charity Pencils of Promise) to Do Something City (presented to New York City for its public transit initiatives).
Finally, at the end of the night, it was time for the grand prize: the 2011 Do Something Award. The winner, determined through a public online vote, receives a $100,000 grant to help fund his or her cause. Host Jane Lynch introduced the five nominees again, then opened the envelope. When Lynch called Cronk's name, the surprised teen threw her hands over her mouth. Tears welled up her eyes as her fellow nominees came around to embrace her.
TFK spoke with Cronk after her big win. Keep reading to find out what the Sparkle Effect is all about, and why Cronk wanted to do something.
What was going through your mind when Jane Lynch called your name?
I was in absolute, complete shock. I'm surprised I didn't pass out on stage! Jane was awesome. She clearly saw that I was freaking out, so she put her arm around me and started whispering in my ear, "Congratulations, we're so proud of you. You did such a good job." I just looked up at her, and said [in a small voice], "Thank you!"
How did you celebrate?
We went to the after party, and it was crazy. Everyone wanted to get a picture with me, including a couple of celebrities. It was unreal.
Let's go back to the beginning. What inspired you to start the first Sparkle Effect squad?
My older brother Charlie has disabilities. When he entered high school, he had a hard time making friends and getting involved. Then out of the blue, a popular upperclassman at our school, who was also captain of the swim team, invited my brother to sit with him at lunch. He eventually convinced Charlie to join the swim team. It completely changed my brother's world. He ended up earning a varsity letter on the swim team. He's doing extremely well.
I saw the way this one small gesture made such a huge impact. I got together with my cheer squad at my school, and we said, why can't we do that too? So, we started the nation's first high school cheer squad that includes students with disabilities. That's how the Sparkle Effect was born.
What were some of the challenges you had to overcome in creating that first squad?
Our school administrators were skeptical. High school cheerleaders are stereotypically known as being the most exclusive group, and we were coming to them asking to start this new program. That has a lot of risk involved. They said they would let us start it as a pilot program, and if it didn't go over well with the students or if we started to lose interest, then they'd cut it. [That made us more determined to see it through.]
Also, I was a little nervous about bringing out the Sparkles to our first football game. We have an extremely rowdy student body, and I wasn't sure how they were going to handle it. But they gave us a standing ovation and were cheering along with us.
Why did you decide to grow the program beyond your own school?
The program got so popular at our school that more and more girls wanted to join. We couldn't take on more participants without compromising the quality of our program. But we're all about inclusion, so it felt wrong to turn people away. So, we thought, why can't we get this started at other schools in our area? Once we did that, we thought, let's take it nationwide! Now we have 34 squads across the country and in South Africa. It's one of the only cheerleading squads in all of Africa!
Sometimes you have to work with the girls who have special needs a little longer to get them to trust you. What do you do to get them to open up?
Overall, the program is not about cheerleading at all. Cheerleading is just the vehicle we use to drive the point home that it's important to embrace everybody. In the beginning, you just have to meet the girls where they are. For example, at the squad at our school, there was a girl who came to practice every week with different wigs. One week she was Hannah Montana, and the next week she was someone from High School Musical. If we called her by her real name she would throw a huge tantrum.
She had a unique set of issues, and we weren't sure what to do. It wasn't necessarily behavior that we wanted to encourage, but we still wanted her to participate. Her mom said, "Just go with it, and eventually, she'll be fine." So, each day we would say, "Hey, Hannah Montana, how was your concert last night?" Bit by bit, we started seeing less of the costumes, and one day she came dressed in regular clothes and without a wig. We asked, "Hannah Montana, where's your outfit?" And she said, "Oh, I'm not Hannah Montana today. I'm just Allison." That was a big day. That was one of those times when you feel you're making a difference.
What keeps you motivated?
Hearing from parents and cheerleaders about how the Sparkle Effect has changed their lives. We've had girls say to us, "I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do before this, but now I want to go into Special Education." Or, they'll say, "I was scared to get involved, because I've never worked with people with disabilities before. But now I just see that they're just like everyone else." Parents have written to me and said, "I watched my daughter at practice and she said more in that 45 minutes than she's said in the last 15 years." Or, "My daughter's had the best report card she's ever had, and we think it's because she's more confident from cheerleading." The students are experiencing the benefits of inclusion and learning to embrace people of all abilities. It's extremely inspiring.
What's the most important thing you've learned from your experience?
The biggest lesson is to never be afraid to ask for help. I was 15 when I started this, and I had no idea what I was doing. I thought no one would be willing to help me. That wasn't the case. I've been blown away by the support. There's really no limit to what you can achieve, as long as you get the right support.
What's next for the Sparkle Effect?
Well, I'm going to college! That'll be a big change for us. But we're going to continue to work on creating squads and expanding our free on-site training programs and our uniform grant program. We're working on getting an apparel line started so our squads can have T-shirts. The Do Something Award and the $100,000 grant has given us an awesome opportunity to grow and just become a better organization.
Have you gotten any phone calls from people wanting to start a Sparkle Effect squad since the Do Something Awards aired?
We've gotten a couple of phone calls and tons and tons of emails from girls across the country who are interested in starting a Sparkle squad. We're very excited about the possibilities.
To learn more about the Sparkle Effect and how you can create a squad in your area, visit thesparkleeffect.org.


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Modern Apartment in Prague 2 - City centre
Size44 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Elevator in building
- Family/child friendly
- Lockable room
- Pets allowed
- Internet/WiFi
- Parking available
Accommodation summary
|Záhřebská, 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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This part is well known as the most beautiful and peaceful residential district of central Prague with a great choice of restaurants, bars and shops in the vicinity. It is away from
the crowds of tourists, but close to all the important city sights by foot, also by public transport. A tramway, bus and subway stops are nearby.
Houses in the district of Vinohrady were built as residences between 1900 - 1940, including our house which was built by our family in 1936. After the communists usurped power in 1948, the house became the property of the state until the "Velvet Revolution" in 1989. Shortly after this time, a general reconstruction of the building began and the apartment for tourists were established.
This modern apartment is now furnished in a charming wood motif, and includes a bathroom and WC, a kitchenette with basic cooking utensils provided, together with a refrigerator, cooker, microwave, kettle, coffee maker, pots and pan, bottles and cans openers, tee, koffee, sugar, spice...
Satellite TV and computer connected to internet. Wi-fi available, too.
A secured parking at our house is available, but because of limited spots, recommended to book in advance. The priceis 10 EUR / day.
You will find the apartment tidy, ready to use, and clean bedding and towels are provided. Lift in the house. Welcome!
House rulesStrictly non-smoking apartment.
Our house is a quiet and peaceful. It is not a good place for a loud night parties and celebrations.
a secured parking spot at house 10 EUR/ day, or free on street parking in a distance 5 min. by foot.
The stays usually begin and finish after noon and finish before noon.
Depending on vacancies and reservations, most stays can be arranged for morning check-in and evening check-out with no extra fee. You can also store you luggage as long as you need the last day.
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Reviews of this property
Michal was a perfect host, he took care of everything - gave us maps of Prague and our district with tips where to go and where to park a car. The communication with him was always fast. Although we got the flat in the basement which is not the highest standard, we enjoyed our stay a lot!
Wonderful location, this roomy basement unit was only let down by the ultra tiny bathroom and the somewhat on the nose toilet system. Minor negatives in an otherwise beaut spot, the owner was very helpful and had provided good maps of the area which made exploring Prague a breeze. Parking was available a short walk from the unit so that was another plus.
Perfect apartment, if you want to visit Praga. close to tramway and metro, 10 min bay metro to the city center. Muchal was very hepful and frendly. Recomend it.
Everything was alright. Michal showed us everything at the beginning. After 20 minutes walking we could reach the city center, you dont really need public transport. All in all we had a nice time in Prague. We would book this apartement again.
Good apartment in a nice area of Prague, Michal was also very helpful I can surely recommend this place.
Michal is very frendly and helpful host.
The apartment is well furnished, comfortable and clean.
Located in a quiet and nice part of Prague and close to the historical center.
We had a very pleasent stay, and we can recommend this apartment.
We had a fantastic stay in a very nice area of prague. Nice big appartement with everything you need for your stay. And Michel the host is a Nice man who helps and makes you fell very relaxed. And a very good Thing about the appartement is that you can rent a parking spot next to the appartement.
Very nice apartment ("D"). Located in a stylish renovated building near the old town, in a quiet and nice area. Very good starting point - close to metro, tram and bus. Around the many pubs and climate eatery.
Inside the apartment, two bedrooms, kitchenette, separate WC, bathroom. Lots of space, fully equipped. Inside very clean, tidy and warm. It is a pleasure to return to this apartment after a day of sightseeing;).
Sympathetic and discreet owner completes the incredibly positive impression of your stay.
We enjoyed the stay - thank you and recommend to all. For sure I will visit Prague and return to Záhřebská 18;)
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The Children at Play Initiative explores the value of free play in nature in order to increase our collective capacity to understand, promote, design and champion best practices in inclusive outdoor play environments that connect children directly with nature for life.
This October 4th and 5th Bernheim is hosting the two-day PNC Children at Play Conference that will offer an opportunity to learn about the value of free play in nature and how we can work collectively to re-imagine outdoor play spaces. Teachers, landscape architects, parents, community leaders, artists and others will gather at Bernheim to focus on moving the free-play effort forward in our region. Join us if you want to find out more about why free play in nature is important for our children and our community.
Registration is required. Contact Claude Stephensfor more information.


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Amy has long
been fascinated by the underlying patterns structuring the evolution and
ecology of diverse insect groups.
Amy Mertl
Professional Title: Assistant Professor
Area of Work and Concentration at Lesley: Biology
Representative List of Recent Courses Taught: Biology with Lab; Animal Behavior; Ecology and Natural
Education: BS, University of Minnesota; PhD, Boston
Representative List of Recent Publications / Exhibitions: Mertl AL, Ryder Wilkie KT, Constantino R, and Traniello JFA. 2012. Ecological associations of two species-rich insect taxa in the litter-layer of an Amazonian rainforest: is there a relationship between ants and termites? Psyche doi:10.1155/2012/312054Mertl AL, Traniello JFA. 2011. Review of Ant Ecology, Lach L, Parr C and Abbott K (Eds.). For the Entomological Society of AmericaMertl AL, Sorenson MD, Traniello JFA. 2010. Community-level interactions and functional ecology of major workers in the hyperdiverse ground-foraging Pheidole (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) community of Amazonian Ecuador. Insectes Sociaux 57(4): 441-452Mertl AL, Ryder Wilkie KT, Traniello JFA. 2009. Impact of flooding on the species richness, density and composition of Amazonian litter-nesting ants. Biotropica 41(5): 633-641Mertl AL, Traniello JFA. 2009. Behavioral evolution in the major worker subcaste of twig- nesting Pheidole (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): Does morphological specialization influence task plasticity? Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 63(10): 1411-1426Ryder Wilkie KT, Mertl AL, Traniello JFA. 2010. Species diversity and distribution patterns of the ants of Amazonian Ecuador. PLoS ONE 5(10): e13146.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0013146
Amy Mertl completed her PhD at Boston University, where she investigated the ground-dwelling ant and termite fauna of the Ecuadorian Amazon. Long fascinated by the underlying patterns structuring the evolution and ecology of diverse insect groups, she investigated the evolution of caste-based division of labor and interspecific competition, as well as how faunal communities respond to ecological disturbance gradients. She spent over 12 months in the field in the Amazon and parts of Central America. She also constructed a molecular phylogeny for 45 tropical ant species in the genus Pheidole by sequencing three mitochondrial genes, demonstrating the deep evolutionary divergence of this fauna. Her current research involves investigating the diversity, ecology and structure of ant and termite communities in New England forests. This project currently engages Lesley students and community members in citizen science projects. Amy also has a background in using film and video as educational tools. Prior to joining the faculty at Lesley, she worked as a senior scientific editor for the Journal of Visualized Experiments and taught scientific documentary making to teenagers and adults in the Cambridge community. She has co-produced several short documentaries through Project Documentary at CCTV, including "Ants" an award-winning short film on her favorite tiny subjects (https://www.cctvcambridge.org/ants).
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Putting myself in his handlers' place I'd tell him to accept the tender, smile, work his *** off and be committed to leaving when he hits UFA. Assuming he's as good a player as I think he is, he may well stack another 1,000+ yard season on top of his first two (obviously he could fail as well) which will make him very employable after 2013 and the Giants, again, won't be able to afford his services. So he's very likely to get multiple offers from teams interested in having a receiver with his talent on their roster.
If tendered, he's going to lose out on somewhere between $3 and 5M, conservatively. I would expect Jerry Jones to be one of those interested when Cruz is an UFA and they aren't saddled with the slap on the wrist CAP space they and the Redskins are suffering under this season.
I don't know if Reese can or would even try to make life a little more bearable, as he did with Osi, by giving something above the tender rate. Everyone wants to be appreciated and properly compensated. But if I were advising Cruz, I'd be looking ahead to 2014 as the cards are stacked against us this season. I would not even think of a hold out or negative public statements that went beyond being disappointed. Then it's time to get to work, attend all OTAs, mini-camp, training camp, and play the entire 2013 season auditioning for his next GM, whoever that may be.
All of that being said, Reese may have a plan to sign them both this year by back loading bigger numbers for at last one of them. I don't think John Mara would have gone public saying they want Cruz if that's not true. Now we just have to wait and see.


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I've been enjoying a number of books recently that focus on superheroes. While comic books are the typical forum for origin stories, team formations, and ultimate battles between good and evil, books provide the deeper details that comic books usually cannot. Descriptions of events and locales are more detailed, the inner thoughts and struggles of the major characters are given more coverage, and plotting can go much deeper and be resolved much faster (instead of waiting months or even years for a comic book arc to be completed).
I've just completed Turbulence by Samit Basu, a writer from Delhi, India, and about the only thing disappointing I can say about the book is that it's not currently available in the US. It's a UK-only book from Titan, but when I heard a summary of the story I just had to take a look. And now that I've finished it, I sincerely hope that it will become available to US-based readers sooner rather than later. Much of the story takes place in India with references to Indian television shows, celebrities, and sports teams, but despite these locale-related details, the story is outstanding. Continue Reading "New Superhero Novel Lets You Experience Turbulence" »


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2008: Singer and actor Levi Stubbs, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown R&B group the Four Tops, dies at age 72 in Detroit, Michigan, after a long series of illnesses, including cancer and a stroke. Stubbs was also known for providing the voice of the alien plant Audrey II in the 1986 musical horror film "Little Shop of Horrors." [ + - ]
2007: Entertainer Joey Bishop, a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin, dies of heart failure at age 89 in Newport Beach, California. [ + - ]
2005: "The Colbert Report," hosted by Stephen Colbert, premieres on Comedy Central. [ + - ]
2003: The pinnacle is fitted on the roof of Taipei 101, a 101-floor skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, allowing it to surpass the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by 184 feet and become the world's tallest highrise. It would officially rank as the world's tallest building until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. [ + - ]
2000: Patrick Roy of the Colorado Avalanche earns his 448th victory as a goalie in the NHL, passing Terry Sawchuck to become the record holder for career victories. He would end up with 551 career regular season wins by the time he retired, a record that would stand until broken by Martin Brodeur on March 17, 2009. [ + - ]
1991: Singer and actor Tennessee Ernie Ford, best remembered for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons," dies of liver failure at age 72 in Reston, Virginia. He also recorded the No. 1 country hits "Mule Train" and "The Shotgun Boogie" and hosted his own prime-time variety show in the 1960s. [ + - ]
1990: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com) is created. [ + - ]
1989: The Loma Prieta earthquake (6.9 on the Richter scale) hits the San Francisco Bay Area, killing 63 people throughout northern California, injuring 3,757 and leaving some 3,000 people homeless. The earthquake occurred during warm-ups for the third game of the 1989 World Series, featuring both of the Bay Area's Major League Baseball teams, the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Because of game-related television coverage, this was the first major earthquake in the United States to have its initial jolt broadcast live on television. [ + - ]
1987: U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan undergoes a modified radical mastectomy at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland after being diagnosed earlier in the month with breast cancer. [ + - ]
1987: The first indoor World Series game is held, as the Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. [ + - ]
1986: Reinhold Messner (seen here in 2009) becomes the first mountain climber to ascend all 14 "eight-thousanders" (peaks more than 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) above sea level) after reaching the peak of Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain on Earth, on the border of Tibet and Nepal. [ + - ]
1979: Mother Teresa wins the Nobel Peace Prize "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitutes a threat to peace." She would refuse the conventional ceremonial banquet given to laureates, and ask that the $192,000 in prize money be given to the poor in India. [ + - ]
1973: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) begins an oil embargo against several countries including the U.S. and Great Britain. The incident stemmed from Western support of Israel when Egypt and Syria attacked the nation on Oct. 6, 1973. The embargo would last until March 1974, during which government price controls and gas rationing in the U.S. commonly led to long lines at gas stations. [ + - ]
1972: Rapper and actor Eminem, who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and won an Oscar for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" from the movie "8 Mile," is born under the birth name Marshall Bruce Mathers III in Saint Joseph, Missouri. [ + - ]
1969: Professional golfer Ernie Els, a former world No. 1 player with four major championships to his name, is born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Els won the U.S. Open in 1994 and in 1997 and The Open Championship in 2002 and in 2012, making him one of six golfers to twice win both of those majors. [ + - ]
1969: Singer Wyclef Jean, known for his solo work as well as for being a member of The Fugees, is born in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. [ + - ]
1965: The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair closes after a two-year run in the borough of Queens. More than 51 million people had attended the event. The fair is best remembered as a showcase of mid-20th-century American culture and technology. [ + - ]
1963: Comedian and actor Norm Macdonald, best known for his stint on "Saturday Night Live," is born in Quebec City, Canada. [ + - ]
1962: Cartoonist, filmmaker and voice actor Mike Judge, best known as the creator of "Beavis and Butt-head" and "King of the Hill" and as the director of "Office Space," is born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. [ + - ]
1960: Theater and film director and choreographer Rob Marshall, best known for directing the 2002 Best Picture Oscar winner "Chicago," is born in Madison, Wisconsin. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director for "Chicago" and has also directed the movies "Memoirs of a Geisha," "Nine" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." He has also been nominated for six Tony Awards for his work on Broadway. [ + - ]
1958: Country singer-songwriter Alan Jackson, a two-time Grammy winner who has recorded 35 No. 1 country hits, is born in Newnan, Georgia. [ + - ]
1957: The Elvis Presley movie "Jailhouse Rock" has its premiere in Memphis, Tennessee. [ + - ]
1956: Donald Byrne, 26, and Bobby Fischer, 13, play a famous chess game called "The Game of the Century," with Fischer beating Byrne. [ + - ]
1948: Actress Margot Kidder, best known for her role as Lois Lane in four "Superman" movies opposite Christopher Reeve, is born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. [ + - ]
1948: Actor George Wendt, best known for his role of Norm Peterson on the TV sitcom "Cheers," is born in Chicago, Illinois. [ + - ]
1947: Actor Michael McKean, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski on the sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" and as David St. Hubbins of Spinal Tap, is born in New York City. McKean is also known for appearing in the ensemble movies of his "This is Spinal Tap" co-star Christopher Guest, including "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind" and "For Your Consideration." [ + - ]
1939: The drama "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur and directed by Frank Capra, premieres in Washington, D.C. The movie would prove to be a box office success and turn Stewart into a movie star. It would also earn 11 Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Original Story. [ + - ]
1938: Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel, one of the greatest American icons of the 1970s, is born under the birth name Robert Craig Knievel in Butte, Montana. In his career he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and, in 1974, a failed jump across Snake River Canyon in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket. The 35 broken bones he suffered during his career earned him an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the survivor of "most bones broken in a lifetime." Seen here signing an autograph for a fan in 2001, he died of pulmonary disease at age 69 on Nov. 30, 2007. [ + - ]
1931: Al Capone is convicted of income tax evasion. He would be sentenced to 11 years imprisonment, at the time the longest tax evasion sentence ever given, along with heavy fines, and liens were filed against his various properties. [ + - ]
1920: Actor Montgomery Clift, known for roles in movies such as "The Search," "Red River," "A Place in the Sun," "From Here to Eternity" and "Judgment at Nuremberg," is born in Omaha, Nebraska. He died of a heart attack at age 45 on July 23, 1966. [ + - ]
1918: Actress and dancer Rita Hayworth, best known for her roles in movies such as "Cover Girl," "Gilda" and "Only Angels Have Wings," is born under the birth name Margarita Carmen Cansino in Brooklyn, New York. She died of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 68 on May 14, 1987. [ + - ]
1915: Playwright Arthur Miller, whose plays include "All My Sons," "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible," is born in Harlem, New York City. He died of heart failure at age 89 on Feb. 10, 2005. [ + - ]
1914: Writer Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of the DC Comics character Superman (along with artist Joe Shuster), first published in "Action Comics #1" in June 1938, is born in Cleveland, Ohio. Siegel and Shuster sold all rights to the character to DC Comics for $130 in March 1938 and fought a number of legal battles over ownership of the superhero the rest of their lives, eventually gaining recognition for their roles in creating him. [ + - ]
1912: Albino Luciani, who would go on to become Pope John Paul I in 1978, is born in Forno di Canale (now Canale d'Agordo) in Belluno, a province of the Veneto region in Northern Italy. He died of an apparent heart attack just 33 days into his term as pope, making his reign among the shortest in papal history. [ + - ]
1907: Guglielmo Marconi's company begins the first commercial transatlantic wireless service between Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Clifden, Ireland. [ + - ]
1902: Actress Irene Ryan, best known for playing Daisy "Granny" Moses on the sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies," is born Irene Noblett in El Paso, Texas. Ryan was also one of the few entertainers who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television and Broadway. She died of a stroke at the age of 70 on April 26, 1973. [ + - ]
1900: Actress Jean Arthur, best known for her roles in the Frank Capra films "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town," "You Can't Take It With You" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," and for her role as the rancher's wife in the Western "Shane," is born Gladys Georgianna Greene in Plattsburgh, New York. Arthur also was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1944 for her performance in "The More the Merrier." She died of heart failure at age 90 on June 19, 1991. [ + - ]
1860: The Open Championship, now known as the British Open, is held for the first time, at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The inaugural tournament was restricted to professionals and attracted a field of eight golfers who played three rounds of 12 holes each in a single day. Scottish golfer Willie Park Sr. won with a score of 174, beating the favorite, fellow Scot Old Tom Morris, by two strokes. The tournament is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf and the only one to take place outside the United States. [ + - ]
1849: Polish musician and composer Frédéric Chopin, considered one of the great masters of Romantic music, dies of tuberculosis at the age of 39 in Paris, France. [ + - ]
1781: British Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis surrenders at the Siege of Yorktown. The surrender would prompt the British government to negotiate an end to the American Revolutionary War. [ + - ]
1771: The opera "Ascanio in Alba," composed by a 15-year-old Wolfgang Mozart, has its debut at the Teatro Regio Ducal in Milan, Italy. [ + - ]


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The Medical Assurance Society (MAS), a niche superannuation and KiwiSaver provider serving the medical and associated professions, has revealed to members a decision to unitise its products.
Prior to implementing the new daily pricing method on April 1, MAS valued its funds only twice a year - which by comparison makes the Gareth Morgan KiwiSaver monthly pricing model sound modern.
Probably the last KiwiSaver non-unit-pricer (ex Gareth Morgan) of any scale, MAS explained its rationale for the changeover in a member newsletter sent this week.
"The Trustees consider that unitisation offers many advantages over the current method of valuation, including:
• Quicker, more in-depth and more flexible reporting.
• Greater speed in the production of member statements.
• The alignment of a number of background processes, such as tax calculations, which will reduce the opportunity for errors in those processes."
The changes will apply both to the MAS KiwiSaver scheme, which reported about 12,000 members and $170 million under management last March, and the MAS Retirement Savings Plan (about $265 million under management but servicing only 3,500 members or so).
A MAS spokesperson told me the move to daily unit pricing was inevitable given the growing volume of intra-fund investment switches (from, say, a conservative to a balanced option) and transfers between different providers.
It becomes much harder, the spokesperson said, to manage the flow of information in these circumstances "without [the funds] losing integrity" unless daily unit pricing is in place.
While MAS elected to be a 'restricted' KiwiSaver provider when new rules came into force last year - and therefore not subject to the more onerous conditions applying to public offer schemes - the spokesperson said the price-reporting upgrade was important to meet the needs of its members.
"Unit pricing is simply an efficient way to keep track of vast numbers of underlying investments," the spokesperson said, not some administrative slight-of-hand designed to hide fees.
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I just watched 56 minutes of the last game isolated on #66 and I have to say that all you guys blaming him need to slow down on the Budweiser's and pay the-**** attention during the games.
Diehl got beat once during the game and on another play his man blew past him wide and circled in in to get Eli. So in total you have just two plays to rag on Diehl. Two ****ing plays after that debacle is nothing.
The truth is, every pressure when Eli threw his picks or fumbled came from the left. More specifically it came from Kevin Boothe's man.
So all you divas ragging on Diehl owe him a big apology cause you obviously don't know jack.
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