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Every other Thursday in April and May, Headwaters will offer at Level 1 ACA Introduction to Stand-Up Paddling Class.
DATES: April 7th, April 21st, May 5th and 21st
The Introduction to Stand Up Paddle-boarding course is designed to introduce and expose the participant to sufficient skills and knowledge, so that they can enjoy the sport of Stand Up Paddle-boarding in a calm, flat water setting.
Cost is $85.00 per person. Includes: SUP RENTAL, INSTRUCTION, TRANSPORTATION, PFD, PADDLE
Class Length- 3 hours on water
Guest will arrive at Headwaters no later than 8:30am to depart to local lake.
Reservations are required at can be made by calling 828-877-3106
School of Trout 3 Hour Class
Beginners have the opportunity to get their feet wet and learn the basics of fly angling, while intermediate anglers can hone their skills or learn new techniques on the water with experienced guides who love to teach.
Join us and see why our Fly Fishing Schools are the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn this rewarding pastime!
Our 3 hour Fly Fishing Class
3 Hour Introduction: cost is $125.00/ per person (limit 6 people per instructor)
Monday through Sunday- 9 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
• Intro to Tackle- including fly rods, reels, line, leader and "tippet."
• Three knots you need to know.
• A basic introduction to aquatic insects found on local streams
• How to select flies to "match the hatch"
• Casting. Students will learn to execute a roll cast, overhead cast and bow-and-arrow cast.
• Reading water: learn where trout hold and feed in the stream and why.
School of Trout Full Day Class
Beginners have the opportunity to get their feet wet and learn the basics of fly angling, while intermediate anglers can hone their skills or learn new techniques on the water with experienced guides who love to teach.
Join us and see why our Fly Fishing Schools are the easiest and most enjoyable way to learn this rewarding pastime!
1 Angler Full Day- $275.00
2 Anglers Full Day- $475.00
3 Anglers Full Day- $575.00
Private Water Upgrades Available Upon Request
• Rigging up for a day on the water, including basic knot-tying, leader set-up, and how to add a dropper fly, split shot and strike indicator, if necessary.
• Casting, including the roll cast, overhead cast, bow-and-arrow cast, false casting, water loading and shooting line
• How to mend your line to get the most natural drift and fool more fish
• How to fish a dry fly, nymph and a streamer, and what circumstances call for each one of these approaches.
• How to read a stream, picking out the most likely places fish will hold and feed.
• How to identify caddisflies, mayflies, stoneflies and midges, using simple clues.
• How to choose the right fly to "match the hatch."
• How to hook, play and land fish, plus proper techniques for releasing fish unharmed.
After the school is complete, students will enjoy a streamside lunch before departing on the fishing portion of the day.
Guided Smallmouth Float Trips
Possible destinations: the French Broad River, the Tuckasegee River or the Little Tennessee River, Local Lakes
Trip Description: Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of this trip, because the hard-charging smallmouth bass have moved out of the depths and into feeding positions where we can more easily tempt them with flies.
Fueled by coffee and breakfast biscuits, we'll put in at the boat ramp and drift through woods and old Indian weirs as we work poppers and streamers along the banks, grass beds and mid-stream shoals. If our luck holds, the quiet serenity of the river will be broken by the explosive strikes of smallies, which have been aptly called "pound-for-pound, the hardest fighting fish in freshwater." Occasionally, a toothy muskellunge will follow our fish to the boat in a predatory frenzy that is not to be missed!
Osprey, herons, beavers, muskrats and waterfowl will be our regular companions as we drift lazily downstream to the take-out. Sunbathing spouses enjoy this trip almost as much as the anglers.
Pricing and Options-
Full Day- $450.00 (Up to 2 Anglers)
Half Day- $350.00 (Up to 2 Anglers)
Guided Private Water Trout Wade Trips
Want to spend the day on a peaceful and remote river, and have it all to yourself? Then book a day on our Private Fly Fishing water. Located on the Horsepasture River in Lake Toxaway North Carolina, our private water offers anglers a chance to escape crowded areas and catch an assortment of fish. From wild rainbow and brown trout, rock bass and brim, to trophy sized stocked rainbows, browns and brooks; are private waters offers it all. With deep slow moving pools, to fast runs and eddies, try your hand a several Fly Fishing techniques all in one day. Morning and evening hatches provide prime dry fly fishing. Strip streamers through deeper pools. Nymph runs and channels as the Horsepasture makes its way into Gorges State Park. Availability fills up quick, so be sure to schedule your day on our Private Water soon!
Private Water Trout Wade Trip Pricing and Options
1 Angler 1/2 Day- $235.00
1 Angler Full Day- $330.00
2 Anglers 1/2 Day- $350.00
2 Anglers Full Day- $500.00
3 Anglers 1/2 Day- $475.00
3 Anglers Full Day- $625.00
Guided Trout Float Trips
For those who want to play Huck Finn for a day, a guided float trip in one of our drift boats is the way to go. Spring and Fall are considered the best times to float. After meeting your guide at our river shop for an early morning cup of coffee, we'll trailer up and drive you through the misty mountains to the river. Setting off, we'll drift through a pastoral valley of farms and forests, running mild Class I and II rapids and plying rocky pools and riffles with nymph rigs and streamers.
Feel free to stand up and cast, as our boats provide lean bars and stable footing. From time to time, we'll anchor to allow you to work a pod of rising trout with dry flies. A scrumptious shore lunch on a gravel bar or island provides a nice mid-day break, before continuing downriver in search of "Troutzilla." Take a nap on the way home, if you like. You earned it!
Guided Trout Float Trips-
FULL DAY $450.00 (Up to 2 Anglers)
Guided Public Water Trout Wade Trips
Headwaters Outfitters has offered professional and friendly Fly Fishing guides for Western North Carolina since 2008. Our guides have experience fishing all over the United States and South America and we are lucky they call Western North Carolina home. At Headwaters, our guides want nothing more than to have a great day on the water with you, and to share their passion and knowledge of Fly Fishing. Whether your a beginner, intermediate or advanced angler, our guides will design the guided trip you and/or your group are looking for. We pride ourselves in being your fly shop and guide service, treating everyone the same. We look forward to a day on the water with you!
Public Water Trout Wade Trip Pricing and Options
1 Angler 1/2 Day- $175.00
1 Angler Full Day- $250.00
2 Anglers 1/2 Day- $250.00
2 Anglers Full Day- $350.00
3 Anglers 1/2 Day- $350.00
3 Anglers Full Day- $450.00
Canoe Camping Trips
Looking for a great way to spend some family time in the great outdoors or perhaps a quick weekend getaway? Come canoe camping on the French Broad River.
A canoe camping trip with Headwaters Outfitters on the scenic French Broad River is the perfect way to get outdoors and introduce your friends and family to the joys of canoe camping. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river, then wake up to the smell of woodsmoke and frying bacon.
We make it easy for you by providing all the essential paddling gear, as well as transport to and from the river. You can even set up your campsite before you get on the water! Whether you're a Boy Scout troop or a father-son duo, now is the time to discover our overnight canoe camping trips in the mountains of Western NC.
Overnight Camping Trip Rates and Options
Island Ford Camping Trip (8 miles paddling day 1 and 2 miles paddling day two)
$65.00 per person/ $35.00 per person for 3rd person in canoe
Hap Simpson Camping Trip (8 miles paddling day 1 and 12 miles paddling day two)
$80.00 per person/ $45.oo per person for 3rd person in canoe
Campground Only Fee (Paddle-in Camping Only)
$10.00 per person
Sea Kayaking Lake Jocassee
Want to venture into one of National Geographic's "Last Great Places on Earth"? In the fall of 2012 Nat Geo named the Georges of Lake Jocassee the 9th "Last Greatest Place on Earth" out of 50natural wonders. Something Headwaters Outfitters has known and enjoyed for years, and for some of its staff, their whole life. Owner David Whitmire, who grew up living on the edge of the gorges, has camped, fished, hunted, hiked and explored this landmark his whole life. "It's very worthy of its new title" Whitmire says. Locally known as the Auger Hole on the North Carolina side, it is now a large part of Gorges State Park and NC Game Lands. "With four major rivers and several streams entering the lake from all sides, this is a water lover's dream", says Whitmire. Hidden waterfalls cascade into lake, many of which go unnoticed from land. "That's why we started this trip", Whitmire adds. "We want people to discover and explore this historic area and experience that magic that dwells here."
What to expect:
Headwaters Outfitters will be offering this Special Guided Trip every Thursday Starting in September. Reservations are required. There is a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 guest per trip.
Shuttle: Average 1.25- 1.5 hours
Once we leave Gorges State Park, we will be traveling on a one lane gravel road that drops into the heart of the gorges. A slow pace is needed. The drive its self is very interesting with a diverse group of animal and plant life encountered.
Foothills Trail Hike: Average 15 minutes, moderate difficulty
Short Hike along the foot hills trail takes guest lakeside where they will meet up with the boats, gear and lunches.
Kayaking Journey- Either 6 mile round trip with guide or Self Discovery Trip
Paddle with guide to laurel fork falls or head out on your own self discovery trip. Return back to trailhead by 3:45 for trip back.
This area both by land and water is some of the most remote, rugged, beautiful wild lands in Western NC. We have developed this trip for our clients to be able to see as much of this awesome area in a day that is possible. We classify this trip moderate +. If endurance is an issue, less paddling with more lakeside down time and exploring would be recommended.
What to bring:
Dress in layers, with quick dry material preferred. Rain/ wind outer shell is good. Light hiking shoes along with a water shoe/ sandal, some folks maybe able to hike and boat in one style.
Daypack with sunscreen, water, light snacks, personal needs are recommended.
Sunglasses and hats are very helpful.
Cameras, binoculars and any guide books, (plants, birds etc.)
· 3 or 4 guest- $200 per person
· 5 to 7 guest- $175 per person
· Includes; transportation, kayak, paddle, PFD, guide, and gourmet lunch
· Does not Include extra drinks or gratuity for guide
Discovery At Dusk
On selected Fridays in May, June, and September, we offer our most popular guided paddling trip "Discovery at Dusk". Discovery at Dusk is a series of guided, evening paddling trips that balance nature observation with the quiet relaxation of an canoe outing. Each trip departs at 4 p.m. from Headwaters Outfitters and returns just after dusk. We paddle 8 miles, plan to be on the river approximately 4 hours. The trip fee includes your canoe, lifejacket, paddle, river shuttle, and river guide. Prior canoeing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Cost- $60.00 per person
Includes- Paddling gear, transportation and guide
Does Not Include- Drinks & Snacks or Gratuity for Guide
"A quiet canoe ride along a river forest provides an ideal way of seeing birds" states John C. Kircher in Peterson's Ecology of Eastern Forests field guide (1988). For those who enjoy watching wildlife, or simply relaxing on a quiet summer evening, the French Broad River in Transylvania County offers some of the best places in Western North Carolina to take in this recreational experience.
While a few songbirds and squirrels may be seen during the day, the prime hours for viewing the majority of the French Broad's residents occur when the sun settles in the west, and bustle of the day turns gradually into the calm and quiet of night.
On the river at dusk, you may be startled by the warning slap of a beaver's tail on the water. However, if you paddle quietly you may be able to observe North America's largest member of the rodent family for a time before it drops below the surface to find its underwater burrow entrance. The beaver's smaller cousin, the muskrat, is less shy and is more likely to be viewed in its normal routine. Evidence of each can be found along the river banks where their burrows and trails meet the river's edge.
Cruise Then Booze
Start your summer evening off right with a 2 hour paddle trip down the French Broad and end at Oskar Blues Brewery for a cold craft beer.
Headwaters Outfitters will meet you at Oskar Blues Brewery at 5:30pm with boats, lifejackets, and paddles. A quick 10 minute shuttle to Hap Simpson Park will put you at the launch site of your paddle trip. End your paddle at the Pisgah Forest Access right across the street from the brewery. The shuttle will take you back to Oskar Blues and the taproom is open till 10:00pm.
Enjoy great beer and live music……..Please Drink Responsibly!
Cost- $30.00 Per Person
**Guest do not have to be 21 to paddle**
Signs Of Spring Paddling Trip
We offer our "Signs of Spring", a series of guided paddle trips, on select Saturdays from April through June. This guided canoe trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning canoe outing. Departing at 10 a.m (you must arrive by 9:15 am) from Headwaters, each paddle trip includes all paddling gear, river shuttle, and guide service. Snacks and drinks are available for sale at the shop.
The cost is $60 per person, though kids under 10 who sit in the middle of the canoe cost only $30.
Much to See!
Little Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum) is just one species found along the French Broad River during Headwaters' Signs of Spring guided canoe trip. There are over 2,500 species of wildflowers and flowering shrubs in the southern Appalachians, and many of these can be found somewhere along the French Broad River watershed. Thanks to a variety of microclimates and abundant rainfall, the French Broad hosts a beautiful array of spring flowers. The "Signs of Spring" guided trip takes full advantage of this display.
Although you can certainly see spring wildflower displays while hiking, a canoe-eye's view offers several advantages for experiencing the new seasons' first blooms. The banks of the French Broad offer some of the richest soils for plant growth, courtesy of regular floods that deposit nitrogen-rich sediments onto the floodplain. Abundant moisture along the river's banks also provides ideal habitat for riparian-loving species such as orange jewelweed (seen in June), crested dwarf iris (May), bluets (April), purple phacelia (April-May), monkeyflower (June), and bee balm (June-Sept.)
Flowers may be the chief draw of the "Signs of Spring" tour, but April, in particular, is prime time for birders interested in catching sight of spring migrants passing through. You may see a vireos, warblers, tanagers and flycatchers. Sometimes, being on the river gives you a better perspective to spot birds with binoculars or a camera. Large flowering bellwort is found along the French Broad in limestone-rich pockets.Wood ducks breed along the banks, and can often be seen leading a caravan of fuzzy young through streamside deadfall. Louisiana waterthrushes, Acadian flycatchers, belted kingfishers and great blue herons are regularly spotted by canoeists on the French Broad, as well. Occasionally, an osprey or bald eagle will perch on a dead branch above the river, scanning the water below for vulnerable quarry.
River otter have really made a big comeback since the 1980s, when they were reintroduced to the Smokies. Beaver, fox, long-tailed weasels, mink and skunk can also be spotted along the French Broad.
Self Guided Canoe & Kayak Trips
From our River Shop begins the French Broad Rivers long journey to the sea and we get to provide river excursions, canoeing and kayaking river trips on the first 20 miles and have been for over 23 years! Thousands of paddlers have explored this peaceful section of the French Broad from which we operate. It is a perfect river trip for first time paddlers yet the outstanding scenery beacons seasoned paddlers as well.
You, your family and friends will encounter a lively, yet gentle current with fast-moving shoals and sharp river bends along the way, all part of a natural river environment. This makes this section of the French Broad River a great trip for beginning paddlers and children, or anyone seeking a relaxing river trip. These self-guided Canoeing and Kayaking River Trips are offered daily April – October and you can choose your take-out from a 3 , 4, or 7 hour river trip by canoe or kayak.
Pricing and Options for Self Guided Canoe and Kayak Trips
Hannah Ford River Adventure- 8 miles/3 hours- $40.00 per person
Island Ford River Adventure- 10 miles/4 hours- $45.00 per person
Hap Simpson River Adventure- 20 miles/ 7 hours- $70.00 per person
3rd Person in Middle of Canoe- 10 & Under- $20.00/ 11 & over- $30.00
Tubing On The French Broad River
Our lazy 2 – 3 hour tubing adventure down on the French Broad River will satisfy the entire family on a hot summers day. Kids of all ages enjoy this time with family and friends on this beautiful river. The average water temperature of the French Broad River in the summer is 65 degrees and averages 6″ to 4′ deep. Perfect wouldn't you say, AND you get to leave the work to us.
Our tubing adventures are very popular! We have limited space and accept reservations which we highly suggest. We also recommend that you come as early in the day as possible! When in the mountains, plan your water activities early in the day! We hope to see you, your family & friends on the river this summer.
We provide The tube – The lifejacket – The transportation!
How hassle free is that?
Cost- $20.00 Per Person
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FDA Drug Safety Podcast: FDA requiring color changes to Duragesic (fentanyl) pain patches to aid safety―emphasizing that accidental exposure to used patches can cause death
Welcome to FDA Drug Safety Podcasts from the Division of Drug Information. On September 23, 2013, the FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication announcing that the Agency is requiring color changes to the writing on Duragesic (or fentanyl) pain patches so they can be seen more easily. This is part of an effort to prevent accidental exposure to the patches, which can cause serious harm and death in children, pets, and others. Similar changes are being requested for the generic fentanyl patches. We are also reminding patients and health care professionals that fentanyl patches are dangerous even after they've been used because they still contain high amounts of strong narcotic pain medicine. Used fentanyl patches require proper disposal after use: fold the patch, sticky sides together, and flush it down the toilet right away.
Patients should be aware that patches that are not stuck to the skin tightly enough may accidentally fall off a patient and stick to someone in close contact, such as a child. To prevent this, patients should check periodically, by sight or touch, to make sure the patch is still sticking to the skin properly. Patients should tape down the edges of a patch that become loose or cover the patch with a sticky adhesive film such as Bioclusive or Tegaderm.
We continue to learn of deaths from accidental exposure to fentanyl patches, including two additional deaths in children since our last warning to the public in April 2012 about this safety concern.
As part of our ongoing effort to minimize the risk of accidental exposure to fentanyl patches, we are requiring the manufacturer of Duragesic to print the name and strength of the drug on the patch in long-lasting ink, in a color that is clearly visible to patients and caregivers. The current ink color varies by strength and is not always easy to see. This change is intended to enable patients and caregivers to more easily find patches on patients' bodies and see patches that have fallen off, which children or pets could accidentally touch or ingest. The manufacturers of generic fentanyl patches are being requested to make similar changes.
In addition, our Safe Use Initiative is working to create awareness and educational opportunities for health care professionals, patients, and caregivers about the safe storage and proper disposal of fentanyl patches.
We urge patients to read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use that comes with their fentanyl patch prescriptions. In addition to informing patients about the correct use of fentanyl patches, health care professionals should also explain to patients and caregivers the appropriate storage and disposal each time they write a prescription for these patches. Anyone accidentally exposed to a fentanyl patch should immediately seek emergency medical attention or call the toll-free Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.
At this time, FDA recommends that Health Care Professionals be aware of the following:
- Counsel patients and their caregivers about the appropriate use, storage, and disposal of fentanyl patches.
- Advise patients and caregivers to intermittently verify, by sight or touch, that the patch is still adhered to the patient and to re-secure patches that have become loose by taping the edges or using an adhesive film such as Bioclusive or Tegaderm to avoid accidental transfer of a partially adhered patch from a patient to someone in close contact such as a child.
- Advise patients to immediately seek emergency medical attention or call the toll-free Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone is accidentally exposed to a fentanyl patch.
- Encourage patients and their caregivers to read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use that is provided with their filled fentanyl patch prescriptions.
- Report medication errors or adverse events involving fentanyl patches to FDA's MedWatch program at www.fda.gov/MedWatch.
Thank you for listening. The FDA is committed to keeping healthcare professionals informed of the latest safety information. A link to this communication, the complete data summary, and the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use can be found at www.fda.gov/DrugSafetyCommunications. If you have drug questions, you can reach us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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I get tickled when I see threads where some talk about opening up the armory and cleaning all the guns on a weekly basis. I suppose if they're storing their firearms in the open ... in a sandstorm ... in the tropical jungle, there may be some merit to that.
My son mentioned going shooting this Friday to zero in one of his ARs. The last time we went, he broke out his M1A and this old man spanked his young butt. So this time I thought I'd dig out my old Rem 700 ADL .30-06.
Now for a little background; the last time I used this rifle was 1992. Came home from a hunting trip and heard the wife screaming inside for help. She'd fallen down the stairs, sprained one ankle, and the other foot was bent sideways and backwards. Needless to say, she'd been lying there for hours and couldn't get up (laugh now). If I cleaned the gun later, I don't remember it. Chaos ruled at the time.
In 1993 I moved to sunny FL and the only time my beloved ADL saw daylight was in a post-robbery inventory. Then it went back into hiding until today, when I broke it out of its hibernation.
This rifle hasn't had a drop of oil in 18 years--no weekly cleanings, no silicon-impregnated bags, no super-duper preservatives, just stuffed in a gun case and locked away.
"This is a job for Gunzilla," I said. Ran a soggy patch thru the bore and set it aside. Wiped down and cleaned up the screws, and bolt. Ran a dry patch through the bore and other than a bit of green patina from the 18-year-old copper residue, clean as a whistle. Nary a speck of rust anywhere.
Gee, I almost hate to dirty it up except I feel junior is due another shooting lesson. Then it will be off to its secure hidy-hole until the next cleaning session--some 15 years down the road.:rolleyes:


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i understand there is a large media-reality disparity.. it's sad that haiti is viewed from the outside in a negative way when it is so full of positive people.. thanks for the comment - kris
Mwen remenm Ayiti!
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The town is easy to navigate as it's in a grid system from A-Q and 1-26, it's impossible to get lost or take a dead end whilst sticking in the grid.The locals are very friendly and the kids are cute, pointing out that I'm white and shouting 'BLAN!' (blan means white in creole) at me on every other street corner. the isn't many foreigners in Cap Haitien, I'm sure I'm the only independent backpacker here at the moment, One day i saw a load of 'blans' in a hired tap-tap lorry touring the town as if they were on safari in east Africa, i haven't a clue where the came from, maybe some NGO sponsors or UN get together.. I've found cap is very safe during the day and have walked all over on my own and only seem to get stares the are easily quelled by giving a bonjour/bonsoir which receives a smile and reciprocated greeting. The Haitians who run and work at the hotel are great fun to hang around with and are also eager to help you out with what you need, The electricity comes and goes in my hotel as it doesn't have a backup generator, nor does it have running water and i shower with a bucket from water from a well. I've come along way from earlier in my blog when i was complaining of taking a shower without warm water.
I've spent 4 days in town and plan to go and check out the beach called Labadie which is a 30minute tap-tap ride away costing 25 gourdes which is also known as 5 Haitian dollars. At first i thought it was going to be similar to Cuba with dual currencies but in fact it's just a confusing way of pricing things, and for tourists a good way to remember your 5 times table.
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Hi Chris.
I plan to bring some supplies in from Puerta Planta via Dajabon. I am told they do not let you drive any rental cars. Do you know someone who is willing to help up with a truck to deliver goods to local orphanage?
I enjoyed reading this! Im a 22 yr old canadian female, i was living in dominican and haiti for about 2years.....i fell in love with the country! how did your trip end up going? did you get to see any vodou? i'd like to talk to you more about it! you can email me if you'd like... email@example.com.
by the way, mwen remnem means i love!
Pourquoi ne pas le peuple haïtien se réunir et de poser pour Haïti au Brésil pour unifier, et, partant, Haïti et le Brésil sera un pays unique, de sorte Haïti pourrait avoir davantage de ressources financières, il faudrait un accès gratuit au Brésil et les Haïtiens Brésiliens à Haïti, parce que la majorité des Haïtiens quittent Haïti et aller au Brésil, ainsi sera un moyen d'aider les deux nations, et aussi aux États-Unis veut contrôler Haïti, afin que le syndicat avec le Brésil serait un en route pour Haïti d'avoir leur autonomie, Haïti ne serait pas annexé par le Brésil mais unicado les parents et donc les deux ferait une grande union. Le Brésil serait en Haïti en Amérique du Sud serait le Brésil et Haïti dans les Caraïbes.


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Prior to joining Apax Partners, Rohan was an Associate at Bain Capital in their North American private equity division in New York, where he specialised in evaluating and executing transactions in the Industrial, Distribution and Retail sectors. Prior to that, Rohan was a consultant at McKinsey and Co. in India.
Rohan holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Technology in Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
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A cesspool of a city in Northern Ontario where most young adolescent girls intentionally get impregnated for cheap welfare dollars. One can find such girls at an all-ages event held at The Zoo, a local watering-hole.
Check it, this young scurvey dog was after my man-juice at the Zoo the other night. I think she might've been from Sturgeon Falls and not North Bay...
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North Bay is a small vacation/university city in Ontario Canada about a three hour drive North of Toronto that is known for its many artists and musicians as well as its beautiful setting surrounded by lakes, hills and forests.
I came to North Bay for school and after I graduated I didn't want to leave -- so I didn't. Now I work at a local record store and play in an indie rock band.
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This is where the real business of BARC is conducted. If you have any suggestions, questions or comments, this is where to bring them. All members, and anyone else interested, are welcome (and encouraged) to join us at this meeting.
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On January 27th and 28th, 2014 I ordered two products for those who play the bass guitar. The first was for beginners and included 3 DVDs. The second was called Bass Zone and included 12 DVDs.
It took Guitar Control a very long time to deliver all the DVDs. When I finally received all DVDs I began to take the lessons on the DVDs. I immediately noticed that I was unable to hear the instructor play the bass guitar and I could not see which fingers he applied to which strings because he was holding his hand in such a way as to cover the movement of his hands.
I contacted Guitar Control to get their mailing address so I could return the DVDs and get a refund. The cost of the 3 beginner DVDs was $49. The cost of the 12 Bass Zone DVDs was $136.85. So I sent all the DVDs back to Guitar Control but they gave me credit for only the 3 DVDs at $49. They did not give me credit for the $136.85 for the 12 DVDs.
When I tried to contact them, they stated that they would have to wait until the warehouse confirmed receipt of the DVDs before issuing a refund. Apparently, the warehouse never confirmed receipt of the 12 DVDs. I noted to Guitar Control that the total weight of the DVDs with boxes was 4.3 pounds. Three DVDs would never weigh that much, but 15 DVDs would.
Guitar Control is a bunch of crooks. I am going to take whatever action I need to take to get my money back and never deal with them again. Thank you.
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The CatholicMatch Institute spoke to Therese Brown, Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Publishing, about the Mid-Atlantic Congress, which is in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 27-March 1, 2014. Brown talked with us about the speakers, the mission of the congress, and what makes the Mid-Atlantic Congress unique.
What is the Mid-Atlantic Congress?
The 3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Congress–Forming Catholic Leaders for Faith-filled Service is a unique and dynamic conference created just for today's Catholic pastoral and administrative leaders. The congress is co-sponsored by the Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) and the Archdiocese of Baltimore, in partnership with the National Leadership Roundtable for Church Management. The Mid-Atlantic Congress (MAC) is organized around three essential themes—one for each of the three days.
- Thursday—Journey with Christ in Faith: creating and sustaining a passion for our faith that nurtures everyday evangelization.
- Friday—Journey with Christ in Worship: engaging in life-giving evangelization that leads us to the sacraments, especially Eucharist.
- Saturday—Journey with Christ in Witness: Demonstrating how faith motivates us to be a witness in society and the world today, and how that witness is sustained through the Eucharist.
Who are the speakers planned for this year and what message will they be sharing?
- Thursday: Sr. Theresa Rickard, OP, President of Renew International,and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, with Hosffman Opsino professor of religious education at Boston College, and musician ValLimar Jansen.
- Friday: Fr. Rick Hilgartner, Executive Director, USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship, with Sr. Rosa Monique Pena, and Dr. Karen Ristau.
- Saturday: Rev. Robert Barron, evangelist and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
Many of our speakers will start with the topic of evangelization and then focus more closely on their particular ministry area. A full list of our breakout speakers can be found here.
What are some of the highlights from the congress that you are most excited about?
One of the highlights of the congress is the use of stoops (sets of small stairs that you see all over Baltimore, usually made of marble) where participants are invited to share their faith stories. The stoops themselves are an innovation this year. The stoops are traditionally places where community is formed and in this instance, faith community.
We are doing this as an initiative to invite and support "emerging leaders" in ministry. This year we will highlight them at different moments and next year we are going to take another step in terms of developing programming that meets their specific needs. This is a concerted effort to develop leaders for the present and future. We are also trying to build on the address of our final keynote speaker—Fr. Robert Barron—who will being speaking about evangelization.
We are encouraging people to capture images of beauty and continue to reflect on his presentation during the following six weeks of Lent Reflections. His presentation can be found at the Association of Catholic Publishers website.
CatholicMatch is a vendor of the Mid-Atlantic Congress. How do vendors contribute to the experience of the weekend?
One of the obvious contributions is financial. Without our vendors, we would be hard pressed to provide the quality programming that we do. We also have a slightly different arrangement with our exhibitors, especially the publishers. They underwrite the cost of the speakers, which allows us to bring some of the best of the best to the MAC.
We have also worked hard to try to diversify the vendors that are in the room. Because we are trying to attract leaders from a variety of fields at the parish, school, and diocese, we invite vendors—outside the traditional publishers and Church goods—who have tools and resources that can support and make more effective the workings of a parish, school, or diocese.
What would you say to Baltimore area Catholics that are thinking of attending or volunteering, but need some encouragement?
They have a great opportunity for a national experience and to come together and grow in their ministry. They can come to MAC, where they will be challenged, inspired and supported. Many people are coming in diocesan groups, which provides a ready-made network to help sustain the experience before and after the MAC.
This congress unlike others focuses on leadership. Generally, congresses are specific to a certain ministry area, so the opportunity to share with leaders across ministries is rare. Because MAC focuses on leadership, there is such a wonderful opportunity to cross-pollinate ideas, strategies, and best practices.
What do you hope for Catholics to get out of the experience?
Catholics will find the congress an opportunity to renew themselves, feel rejuvenated, and be refreshed and ready for the next challenges that are in front of them. We hope that they walk away with new knowledge and skills to nurture discipleship among the people of God.
How can Baltimore-area Catholics register or sign up to volunteer? Baltimore-area Catholics are welcome to visit us at the Armistead room in the Baltimore Hilton Hotel.
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I have three machines running Windows 7 32 bit
an HP laptop running Ultimate
an HP netbook running starter edition
a Dell duo running Home Premium
I have installed the Kindle for PC reader on each of them. It installed and worked without any problems - - until today.
I added two books to the Kindle application on the Dell and it suddenly stopped working. Every time I open it I get a Application has stopped working message.
Tried uninstalling & re-installing - still bust
Tried the steps given here - http://blogs.msdn.com/b/saveenr/archive/2010/10/30/stopping-the-amazon-kindle-for-pc-application-from-crashing-on-windows-7.aspx - nope still doesn't work.
How can application go from working fine to unusable? Evidently this problem has been around since autumn last year. Just didn't notice it because it didn't affect me.
I've standardised on Kindle format for ebooks. This isn't going to be good if the Kindle application stops working on my other laptops
There is no excuse for an application to suddenly decide it isn't going to work. I have other ebook readers installed and they are working with no problems.


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By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent
HARRISBURG – One year ago, on June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court left with the states a decision on whether to expand their respective Medicaid programs.
That same day, Gov. Tom Corbett stood alone at a podium and delivered a four-minute address, expressing disappointment but a will to abide by federal law. Outside the Capitol, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act supporters stood on the Capitol steps and cheered.
Now, Pennsylvania is one of six states without a decision on expanding Medicaid. That could change in the next three days.
Corbett has remained visibly cautious on Medicaid expansion. His administration has engaged in months of mostly uneventful negotiations with the federal government, citing a will to develop a program that works for Pennsylvania while remaining wary of the costs.
But the state Senate is on the cusp of changing that trajectory.
"There's clearly bipartisan, bicameral support to do something along the lines of Medicaid expansion," said Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, D-Allegheny. "It's a pretty significant step as it relates to our history regarding our ability to provide health care to Pennsylvanians."
The apex of a charged debate may come Friday, on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare.
Passing a state budget requires a welfare code bill, which spells out rules for spending. The Senate plans to insert language into this bill that would expand Medicaid. The vote may happen Friday, or sometime before the budget deadline Sunday night.
Costa said he was disappointed it has taken this long.
"I think a series of roadblocks have been put up over the course of the past several months," he said, "which I think were unnecessary and ill-advised."
Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, a strong Medicaid proponent, said Corbett has dragged his feet, which has helped polarize the debate.
"We have not been proactive," Frankel said. "I think that this whole thing about the governor asking these questions of Washington is really a ruse to basically avoid having to make this decision that we really should be making."
Frankel points to Republican governors in states such as Ohio and New Jersey, which have opted for expansion. Thirty states, including Washington, D.C., support Medicaid expansion, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Fifteen states oppose it, and six, Pennsylvania included, are weighing options.
Both Frankel and Costa said a Medicaid expansion bill, in some form, can pass with bipartisan General Assembly, despite vocal opposition from many Republicans.
Earlier this week, House Health Chairman Matt Baker, R-Tioga, was joined by dozens of House Republican colleagues to reiterate opposition to Medicaid expansion. Baker said cost is the biggest concern. Though most of the Medicaid expansion will be federally funded in the outlying years, Baker said he fears the debt-laden federal government won't keep its pledge.
Beyond that, the state is looking at an $800 million funding gap — without the expansion — next year, Baker said.
"If that in fact is going to happen in Pennsylvania, how are we going to pay for it?" he said. "What funds are we going to have to transfer from other vital services to fund that mandate by the federal government?"
Baker said he supports Corbett's cautionary approach. He said the state would do well to address Medicaid cost concerns before expanding the program.
"The responsible thing to do is to continue to talk with the administration and the federal government and look for creative ways to reform our Medicaid system so at least we're revenue neutral," Baker said.
Rep. Mauree Gingrich, R-Lebanon, said the state needs to see through the "sales talk" on the Medicaid expansion. Without reforms to the current system, taxpayers and current enrollees will lose, Gingrich said.
Adding hundreds of thousands to an overloaded system means there won't be enough doctors and care providers to go around, especially if the federal government limits its funding ratios.
"It's our responsibility to determine and maintain a common-sense way to ensure reliable, efficient, sustainable health care for our neediest citizens," she said. "They deserve a program that provides adequate access to providers and quality health care."
When the Supreme Court said states could decide if they wanted to participate in the expansion, it meant taking a look at how the program was already operating, said Christine Cronkright, deputy press secretary for the administration.
"If we are to add more individuals into this and don't do anything to reform the program, it would not be sustainable for Pennsylvania," she said. "It would cause a lot of additional impacts through the whole General Fund budget."
The goal is to find a way to expand health care coverage without busting the General Fund budget. From letters to in-person visits, the Corbett administration has tried to develop a plan with the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
But these discussions haven't always gone the way the administration has hoped.
"At this point, we're not hearing a lot back from them in allowing us that flexibility in order to do that," she said.
Even if the Legislature acts on the Medicaid expansion, HHS still has to sign off on the plan, she said.
"That's part of the reason we've been trying to have the discussion up front. Can we work to do this in a way that really allows us to do more with our program and to reach more people, but in a way that it can also be more sustainable to our budget?"
House Human Services Chair Gene DiGirolamo, R-Bucks, has defied the view of many in his caucus by supporting Medicaid expansion. And he's supportive of the Senate's proposition to work the expansion into the welfare code bill.
He said 15 to 20 House Republicans would likely join their Democrat counterparts should an expansion bill reach the floor, giving it enough votes to pass.
"I think there's enough members of my caucus that want to get this done on the Republican side that I really think we have a shot at our leadership bringing it up for a vote," he said.
Expansion is meant to help the working poor — people with jobs but no health insurance or disposable income to buy private insurance, he said. Once those who oppose the expansion understand that, they may get used to the idea.
"It's toxic from the standpoint that you hear the word 'Obamacare,' but this is law," DiGirolamo said. "We've got to make a decision on this expansion, which is the best decision for Pennsylvania."
Contact Melissa Daniels at [email protected]


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i like your plan and as a matter of fact plan on doing exactly that to my truck and here is why.
because when i said "no rust so far" that was total BS. i went outside and washed it down really good and this is what i found besides nine tons of Buff colored overspray: little areas that looked just like oil stains, except when i washed and rubbed them to remove them they did not remove: because it is rust spots starting to come thru. and they are everywhere! my plan is not to reprimer tho but just hit it with some Rust Mort, let dry then do what you are doing with the black john deer paint or whatever. i would spray it if i didnt have so many parts i dont want painted, air pollution or not. i have to do this because i want to get top dollar for it and it's for sale so....
i would blame it on the red oxide used not being as high quality like the sign shops, like i thought it was. also, because it was sprayed, i think even with two coats, it wasn't as thick as a couple brushed coats would have been. that and the fact that the frame paint was just generic crap that the paint shop had on hand at the time. Your plan to use two part paint would have to be better than just the john deer stuff i plan on using. but i dont plan on having this truck for long, unfortunately, (it's my 'baby') as i said.
anyway, i like your plan again, think it will hold up longer than mine did. especially with an epoxy primer (like my buff job) instead of red oxide. red oxide is pretty damned good stuff. i have seen it bead up water like crazy in the rain (at least the stuff my sign shop used), however it isn't spozed to be waterproof like epoxy or urethane primer is (which is why i painted my truck with urethane). as far as boxing the frame, i dont remember what you said it looked like already, if its almost all boxed already or not, so i got no opinion on doing that and making it airtight. i know when exposed to air, water will dry out. however, when exposed to air it is also exposed to mud, which retains moisture and makes for rust so.... don't know what to tell you. i've heard water will get sucked into anywhere, and that is probably why you want to coat the inside with oil, so that all sounds good. but i'm not a physicist.
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Villa with a view to die for, pool, 3 bedrooms and bathrooms
Welcome to our house in Umbria.
We purchased the land in 1999 and built our house in the middle of olive trees and with the most lovely view. While the house fits into the landscape the interior is modern with an open style and plenty of space. Because the house is built on the side of a hill it has 4 levels with the living area being in the center there is a modern, spacious and well fitted kitchen at one end, the dinning room is in the middle of the room and the sitting room at the other end. on the top floor of the house is the main bedroom this has a large bathroom, dressing room and a private terrace, a great place to have early morning coffee or drinks at sunset, it looks over the olive trees and the pool, the view of the landscape from here is wonderful and always changing depending on the time of the day. All bedrooms have there own shower rooms. The pool is very smart and matches the style of the house, it is in a secluded spot with a large sun terrace to one side. There is a blind that can be used when it is very hot. The mature garden has lots of sitting places so you can enjoy sun or shade throughout the day. It is a really special private place.
Top Traveller Review
Wonderful House in a lovely peaceful location
About the Owner
About Sue Fryer
We live mostly in Germany but come back to our house in Italy with our family whenever we can. It is a good place to unwind.
We found the land in 1999 and started preparing the plans and eventually started building. It took us about 8 years but it was such a fantastic project to have. We always try and come to Italy for the olive harvest which is a very important part of our year, we have, over the years learnt how to prune the trees and have done all the harvesting, picking, taking olives to the mill for pressing and finally putting it in tins ready for sale.
We love the social events in Monte Castello throughout the Summer, we are sure our guests will too.
Sue Fryer purchased this villa in 1999
Why Sue Fryer chose Perugia area
Having lived in Milano for four years we decided that we would love to have a house in Italy to come back to. Our search began in Umbria and we discovered the hill top town of Todi, what a gem! this became the center of our search. We fell in love with the ruin and the land in Monte Castello and the rest is history! We couldn't believe the amazing location with the view. Spina with its striking convent stands proud on the distant hill, The panorama changes constantly so there is always something to look at. We have a wonderful house and pool, lots of space, privacy, a marvellous view and we are surrounded by olive trees.
What makes this villa unique
A lovely family home in a very special location.
With our red colour scheme it is cosy in the winter with the fire one end and the Aga the other and a great place to chill out. In the summer with the doors open onto the terrace it is a summer house with lots of places to relax. It has been our home so it is well equipped with decent appliances in fact it is a house that works...well!
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Wonderful House in a lovely peaceful location
We had a great holiday in this beautiful spacious home. The pool, the views from the terrace, the barbecue and the well furnished rooms all helped us have a truly relaxing break. Sue provided lots of helpful advice and a great welcome pack and we managed to have many great days out in the beautiful Umbrian towns and villages.
Beautiful house and stunning views
We have just returned from a very relaxing holiday in Monte Castello di Vibio. The house is wonderful - very comfortable, very well equipped and very clean. Thank you to Sue and Gill for making our stay so enjoyable and for the very welcome 'Welcome Pack' including the bottle of prosecco! The garden is beautiful and the stunning views were glorious. It was a joy to sit on the terrace during the day watching the butterflies, and then in the evening watching the sun set and the fireflies. We had many trips out to all the wonderful Umbrian hilltop towns; and what bliss it was to return for a refreshing dip in the beautiful pool. Thank you Sue for making us feel so at home. I would highly recommend this house and hopefully will stay here again.
A beautiful house in a beautiful peaceful location
It was lovely to arrive hot and weary after our journey down in constant heavy rain to such a beautiful, clean and comfortable house. The location is lovely, with amazing views of the hills and there is a lovely large garden and pool. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. The welcome pack of milk and other essentials was thoughtful and gratefully appreciated. It was great to be able to have a cup of tea and a piece of toast when we arrived! We had no problems - the facilities were really user friendly. We had a really lovely restful week and would highly recommend this house and are already planning to return next year if it is available.
Beautiful house
We had a great time in Umbria. The house is really nice, with a beautiful big pool and wonderful views. The house is beautiful furnished, very clean and very well equipped. The rooms are great with comfortable beds and the kitchen is big and well equipped. The location is just beautiful and very quiet. What we really appreciated was the warm welcome of the owner. Big thanks to the lovely host Sue, she was so helpful in every way. There was even a bottle of prosecco and some food waiting for us when we arrived. All in all I would highly recommend this house and we will definitely come back.
From the Owner
"Having lived in Milano for four years we decided that we would love to have a house in Italy to come back to. Our search began in Umbria and we discovered the hill top town of Todi, what a gem! this became the center of our search. We fell in love with the ruin and the land in Monte Castello and the rest is history! We couldn't believe the amazing location with the view. Spina with its striking convent stands proud on the distant hill, The panorama changes constantly so there is always something to look at. We have a wonderful house and pool, lots of space, privacy, a marvellous view and we are surrounded by olive trees."
Activity and Interests
The Adriatic coast is 2 hours 30 minutes drive away.
The coast around Rome is about 2 hours drive away.
Perugia airport is 45 minutes from the house
Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino are approximately 2 hours away
The Sulga bus can be taken from Rome Fiumicino to Todi
Driving time from Calais 15/16 hours
Overnight train service putting your car on the train in Den Bosh Holland and arriving in Alessandria or Livorno
NOTE: use of car is essential
Monte Castello di Vibio 2km
Todi 16km
Perugia 50km
Assisi 35km
Cortona 55km
Lake Trasimeno 45km
Lake Bolsena 67km
Rome 110km
Siena 150km
Arezzo 80 km
Florence 135km
Further Details:
Supermarkets are about 10km away: there are several supermarkets at the edge of Marsciano and a new supermarket which has a good selection of food on the way into Todi. Supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings. On bank holidays everything is closed.
Wine: there is a good selection in the supermarkets but there are many vineyards near Monte Castello, (details are in the house), it is fun to go and taste! Montefalco is the centre of the famous Umbiran wine area a lovely hill top town about one hour's drive from the house.
Festivals: many festivals happen throughout the year from Cantina Aperto in the spring (when you can go and taste wine which is usually served with finger food or a main dish - a good way to see the different vineyards) to local village festivals. These run in turn with each village hosting the festival - you can eat, the food is delicious and all cooked by local people, you can dance to the excellent bands or just have a drink and watch. Whatever you decide it is fun. In August Monte Castello has a medieval dinner.
Perugia, Orvieto and Spoletto all have jazz festivals through the summer.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Early Season
28 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Season
1 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
late Summer
2 Sep 2017 - 20 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
Booking Notes:
Deposit of 35% of total rental to be paid when booking. Balance of total rental to be paid 4 weeks before arrival. Payment can be made in euro and should be done by bank transfer. A deposit of 400€ will be required on arrival or with the final payment. This will be returned as long as there are no breakages.
Changeover Day:
Fridays during July and August. Very flexible at other times of the year.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 12
- Available
- 12
- Unavailable
From the Owner
"A lovely family home in a very special location. With our red colour scheme it is cosy in the winter with the fire one end and the Aga the other and a great place to chill out. In the summer with the doors open onto the terrace it is a summer house with lots of places to relax. It has been our home so it is well equipped with decent appliances in fact it is a house that works...well!"
Property Type
- villa
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Freezer ...
- Kitchen ...
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Hob ...
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television ...
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- rural
- village
- churches
- cinemas
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hiking
- mountain biking
- rafting
- tennis
Floor Area
- 160 m²
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure, Bidet
- Shower room 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Large en-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, two hand basins, walk in shower, bidet and WC; Private bathroom to bedroom 2 with shower, bidet and WC; En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with shower, and WC.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) with Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with large double bed, Bedroom 2 with large double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds
- Balcony ...
- Terrace ...
- Garden ...
- Barbecue ...
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 6
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- children welcome ...
- Notes on accommodation: The house is on 4 floors. The main living area consists of a large kitchen at one end, the dining area in the middle and the sitting area at the other end. Large double doors open onto the terrace. From the living room going up a flight of stairs there is a double bedroom with it's own bathroom. From this level and going up another flight of stairs are the main bedroom, dressing room and large bathroom. The main bedroom leads onto its own terrace which overlooks the pool and the valley. Going down the stairs from the sitting room level is a large bedroom with en suite shower room. This bedroom, has twin beds, On this level is the utility room and boot room which has the second fridge in it. Outside: Outside the living room through the garden doors is a very large terrace this has a gas BBQ and large table. All around the house there are tables and chairs so you can enjoy sun or shade throughout the day. The private pool is partly surrounded by olive trees; it is 1.40 mm deep and does not have a deep end. There are corner steps which take you into the water. The view is wonderful. The end wall has a large blind which provides shade. There is a table tennis table for outside use. Utility Room: Washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. In this part of the house there is a second fridge. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels and linen are included, property is cleaned once a week. Other: The main bedroom has a dressing room with a large bathroom it opens out onto its own terrace which overlooks the pool and the valley. A perfect spot for breakfast and an aperitif in the early evening.


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The State Commission to Study the Economic and Social Conditions of New York's Urban Negro Population will hold its first meeting at 10 o'clock this- morning in the Bar Association Building, 36 West Forty-fourth Street, to appoint an executive director, assistant director and counsel. First testimony will be taken at a hearing within a month.
August 31, 1937
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Ok, so I got most of the 7xx adjusted and took it for a quick ride down the street and back a few days ago. I was on my way out so I didn't have time to shift through all the gears but the bike felt really smooth and the suspension was extremely soft. I have it set for the most travel and rebound and it was like riding on a cushion of air when I was bouncing on the pedals. It's probably a little soft for off-road use so I need to set the sag and gears and then it'll be ready for some off-road tests. I'll keep you posted.
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Springs ranked in top 20 for female entrepreneurs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Springs ranked in the top 20 in the country for women entrepreneurs.
The personal finance website NerdWallet, took into account five factors to come up with the list. Analysts looked at how business-friendly a city is, the percentage of businesses owned by women, women's earnings, a city's education level and unemployment rate. Colorado ranked 18 on the list.
Female entrepreneurs said they're not surprised.
"I think it's a very nurturing environment for women-owned businesses," said Amanda Blough, founder of InnerSocial Marketing. "I feel like there's a different mentality here in Colorado Springs,where your experience and your knowledge speaks for itself."


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How To Bet On The Seattle Seahawks
Being that Seattle is the "Home Of The 12th Man", it's fair to say that the Seahawks have some loyal fans and for that reason we created this page to help them not only learn how to bet on the Seattle Seahawks but also where. Plus, betting on the NFL is huge in general and you can apply what you will learn on this page to wager on any of the other 31 NFL teams. Keep reading more below to learn the different wager types that you Seahawks fans can use to bet on your favorite team.
Every week during the NFL season, preseason and post-season included, brings a new opportunity to make money by betting on the Seahawks. Below, we're going to detail how each of ways to wager on Seahawks games work and provide a few examples so that you will see how these wagers are won.
Weekly Betting Odds For Seattle Seahawks Games
Most wager lines for the Seattle Seahawks games are based off of the final score of the game, quarter or half. These wagers are typically called straight wagers and there are three different types. These wagers are available each week for the next Seahawks opponent, typically a day or two after their last game.
The Spread - The first and most popular is betting the Seahawks' spread. This is where oddsmakers will handicap the matchup by simply saying that one team must win by no less than a certain margin or by saying that one team must not lose by more than a certain margin.
For instance, you may see a line that reads Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks (-3.5)
This means that Seattle is favored to win the game by 3.5 points and in order to win the wager, they must beat the Cardinals by no less than 4 points. When you see half-point spreads come into play, there is no chance for a push to get your money back.
Moneyline / Straight Up - Betting on the moneyline can be safe or risky depending on which side you take. The moneyline is a payout value assigned to each team for a straight up win which is different from the spread because you do not have to win by a certain margin. Instead of handicapping the game using points, oddsmakers use moneylines to handicap through payouts. An example of a moneyline you might see on a Seahawks would read:
Seattle Seahawks (+175) vs. Green Bay Packers (-150)
Anytime a team is assigned a "+" value that is an indicator of the underdog, and the opposite is almost always true when the "-" value is assigned. In this scenario, Seahawks bettors would profit +175 or 175% of whatever is wagered if Seattle wins the game. If that wager is $10, then the bet would payout $27.50 total, $17.50 in profit. Assume that Seattle is -150 in this matchup and wins the game then a $10 wager would only pay $16.67 total, $6.67 in profit.
Over/Under - The final straight wager is the over/under or game total for points scored. These are unlike the other two straight wagers because it does not matter who wins or by how much but rather how many points are scored. Oddsmakers will review all sorts of data to determine an appropriate points total for a particular matchup. They then offer this number to the public to wager on whether there will be more or less points scored than that predetermined total.
A typical Seahawks over/under would read, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 42.5 o/u
This indicates that oddsmakers think these two teams will combine for right around 42 or 43 points. If you wager on the over and these teams combine for 43 points, you win. If you wager on the under and they only score 42 points, you win. Using the half point assures there will be no push or a chance to get your money back for a tie as a tie is not possible.
Click Here To See Current Seahawks Game Lines From An Online Sportsbook
Seattle Seahawks Player Prop Bets
Betting on Seahawks players is a fun way to put action on the game without wagering on the result. Player props are designed in multiple ways and it's best to just show you a few examples of how they can work.
Seattle Seahawks - Player Prop Examples
Russell Wilson vs. Arizona Cardinals - Total Passing Yards
- Over 224.5 Yards Passing
- Under 224.5 Yards Passing
This prop bet is on Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's total passing yards in a game versus the Arizona Cardinals. If Wilson throws for 225 yards or more, the over wins. If Wilson throws for 224 yards or less, the under wins.
Will Golden Tate Score A TD vs. San Diego Chargers?
- Yes +130
- No -110
This player prop asks whether Golden Tate will score a touchdown in the Seahawks game versus the Chargers. The "Yes" option is not favored but pays 1.3 to 1, or $1.30 for every $1 wagered if he scores. The "No" option is more likely and that's why oddsmakers are only paying $1 for every $1.10 wagered on this prop.
Click Here To See Current Seahawks Player Proposition From An Online Sportsbook
Seattle Seahawks Team Prop Bets
Team props for the Seahawks are a lot like player props but do not focus on an individual but rather the team's performance. These are also really fun to wager on and really have nothing to do with the outcome of the game, however the outcome of the game can influence which side of these propositions wins.
Examples Of Team Props On Seahawks Games
Seahawks Total 1st Downs vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Over 13.5 First Downs
- Under 13.5 First Downs
As you can see, a simple game stat such as how many first downs are converted by the Seahawks' offense can be wagered on. In this scenario, if the Seahawks only convert 13 first downs, the "Under" wins the wager as where 14 first downs would win for those who bet on the "Over".
Will The Seahawks Make The Playoffs?
- Yes +250
This team prop is self explanatory however it is slightly different than some other examples we could have shown you. This prop only gives the option to wager "Yes" and does not give other bettors the opportunity to bet against Seattle making the postseason. But, if the Seahawks reach the NFC playoffs, bettors who took this wager would win $25 in profit for every $10 wagered.
Click Here To See Current Seahawks Team Proposition From An Online Sportsbook
Live Betting On Seattle Seahawks Games
Live betting is something that most people do not know exists when it comes to wagering on the Seahawks or on sports in general. However, several online sportsbooks like the ones we're going to show you below offer ways to bet on games as they are in progress. These can be things like, run or pass on the next play, over/under 2.5 yards gained on the next play, over/under time left on clock when next timeout is called, etc... You really have to experience this for yourself to see what's available because it's always changing and bookmakers are always finding new ways to wager live on Seahawks games.
This Link Will Take You To Bovada Where You Can Find Live Betting On The Seahawks
Other Ways To Wager On The Seattle Seahawks
A very popular way for Seahawks fans to bet on their team is by betting on future odds. These are odds that Seattle will win the Super Bowl, or win the NFC, or even just win the NFC West division.
Fans love these odds because it's not only a chance to make some money but it's also a way to show that they support their favorite team. But, it doesn't hurt that future odds really pay out well when they come through and win. If a team was considered a longshot before the season and ends up winning the Super Bowl, it could potentially pay 100 to 1 or even higher if the team was really bad the season before.
Future odds for the Seahawks are available every week of the year, off-season, preseason, regular season, and post-season (if applicable)... basically all year round.
Click Here To See Current Seahawks Future Odds From An Online Sportsbook
Best Sites For Wagering On Seahawks Games
This is where we pump the online sports betting sites trusted for Washington bettors. All of them feature a variety of NFL betting odds for the Seahawks such as the ones we talked about above. We have reviews of our favorite place to wager but below that are some other sites that work just as well and are preferred by some bettors. Take a look and if you like what you see, you can sign up in just a few minutes, make your deposit in a few more minutes, and be wagering on the Seahawks game this week for real cash.
Sportsbetting.ag - All Wagers From Washington Residents Accepted Here
If we only had to recommend one online betting site for the Seahawks it would be Sportsbetting.ag. For starters, they have an enormous 25% to $900 deposit bonus which can be collected on every single deposit made. That means a lifetime of bonuses and as much as $900 each time you use any of the convenient deposit methods offered like VISA, prepaid cards, wire transfers and more. Sportsbetting.ag makes it easy to put money on Seahawks games as they accept all USA residents, including those that live in Washington.
Find more details about how to bet on sports online at other websites like USAOnlineSportsbooks.com. There is a big difference between betting online and betting in Vegas, so be sure you know what you are doing.


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Two dead in suspected suicide bombing in Jakarta: police
JAKARTA Indonesian police said on Wednesday that a suspected suicide bomber and a police officer were killed in explosions near a bus station in the eastern part of the capital, Jakarta.
Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles defines himself as a center-left "progressive" follower of the business-friendly but socially-conscious Brazilian economic model.
He faces President Hugo Chavez in an October 7 election.
Here are some of his main policy positions:
* Capriles denies the opposition wants to privatize state oil company PDVSA as some "Chavista" officials have alleged. He insists the vast energy enterprise will remain in government hands if he wins power. He has, however, vowed that PDVSA will be "de-politicized" with the replacement of politically-aligned managers by the best professionals available.
* Like the government, Capriles wants the OPEC nation to hike oil production to fund development. But beyond talking about wooing more foreign investment and accelerating projects in the huge Orinoco Belt, he is vague about how to achieve that. He frequently cites Norway as an example of a nation that has used its oil riches properly to diversify the economy.
* Capriles opposes Chavez's decision to pull Venezuela out of the World Bank's ICSID arbitration court where U.S. oil giants Exxon Mobil Corp and ConocoPhillips are seeking billions in compensation for 2007 nationalizations.
* Capriles says he would not immediately raise the price of gasoline, which for years has been the cheapest in the world due to big government subsidies. The subject is a touchy one for Venezuelans who remember deadly riots over price hikes in 1989. Capriles has said he would start a debate about the issue with an eye to eventually increasing fuel costs.
* Capriles opposes more nationalizations, but said sweeping takeovers carried out by the Chavez government since 1999 cannot be undone overnight. Rather, he has said each of the hundreds of companies and projects taken over should be studied case-by-case to see if there is justification for returning businesses to private hands or setting up some form of joint ownership with workers.
* Development of the economy, Capriles says, can only be done when the fear of nationalizations has gone. He cites the failure to develop tourism in Venezuela - despite its extraordinary natural beauty from Caribbean coastlines to Amazon jungle and Andean mountains - as a classic example of the deterrent effect of takeovers. "No one here even wants to build a hostel for tourists ... The owners are scared that a minister will go one day, and he won't like the coffee, and they'll be expropriated."
* Capriles says the two-tier currency controls in existence - three-tier if the black market is included - have not achieved their aim of slowing inflation or preventing capital flight. Their removal, however, cannot be rapid and depends on the creation of investor confidence and economic stability under a post-Chavez government, he said.
* All pre-Chavez and Chavez-era debt, whether in local bolivars or foreign currency, would be respected, Capriles says, even though he criticizes the current government for borrowing far more than he says the nation needs.
* While most opposition candidates have made a point of highlighting crime as Venezuela's main problem, Capriles has made education his flagship policy, pointing to a strong record of opening new schools in Miranda state. "Proper education is the long-term solution to our crime phenomenon," he said.
* He does, however, also lambaste the government's failure to stem violent crime levels that terrify Venezuelans and visitors alike, leaving statistics on a par with some war zones. "The central government has delivered 18 security plans - all of them have failed. Pure politicking," he scoffs.
* He applauds Chavez's commitment to building clinics and schools in low-income areas to offer free services, but says the programs have been chaotically and often corruptly administered. He proposes keeping the best of Chavez's much-vaunted "Missions" for the poor, while administering them better to ensure they really benefit the most needy.
* Capriles' camp plans to eliminate off-budget funds, such as Fonden, used to finance state welfare policies.
* Capriles vows to prioritize relationships with countries in the Americas and "democratic" nations, as opposed to Chavez's ties with politically-allied governments often far away and with questionable rights records such as Iran or Belarus.
* Despite that, China will remain an essential partner of Venezuela, he says. "No one in the world can do without China."
* Capriles sees no need to cut relations with Cuba, where Chavez has had a particularly close relationship with the communist government, but he says ties must be put on a transparent footing. He has implied that the thousands of Cubans in Venezuela - from shantytown doctors to intelligence and security advisers - should be replaced by Venezuelans, and said the country should revise its agreement to supply oil to Cuba on preferential terms. "We will not give away oil to anyone, but neither will we stop selling to anyone."
* During the campaign, he plans to visit Brazil, Colombia, Spain and Brussels.
* Capriles has been guarded on the delicate topic of Venezuela's armed forces. Chavez is a former soldier and has packed the senior ranks with his supporters, especially after a brief, military-led coup against him in 2002.
* Capriles said the vast majority of soldiers simply want a stable, democratic Venezuela, and he believes the armed forces will stand by the result of the October 7 vote, whichever way it goes.
(Reporting by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Daniel Wallis and Kieran Murray)
JAKARTA Indonesian police said on Wednesday that a suspected suicide bomber and a police officer were killed in explosions near a bus station in the eastern part of the capital, Jakarta.
ROME More than 30 migrants, mostly toddlers, drowned on Wednesday when about 200 people without life jackets fell from a boat into the sea off the Libyan coast before they could be hauled into waiting rescue boats.
BRUSSELS/PARIS France and Germany will agree to a U.S. plan for NATO to play a bigger role in the fight against Islamic militants at a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday, but insist the move is purely symbolic, four senior European diplomats said.


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The Marriott Grosvenor Square ballroom was packed and ready for a fight on Nov. 10. An audience of well-heeled, dapper captains of the London hedge-fund scene was on hand to watch eight boxing matches, and they weren't disappointed with the sweat and blood. In the main event, a crafty, lanky veteran, John E. Oden -- the "Pecos Kid" -- with legendary trainer Emanuel Steward in his corner, faced a younger opponent, Gray Smith. Steward noticed that Smith, an aggressive puncher, overswung with his right, and told Oden to counter. Oden landed a couple of well-placed rights to the face that knocked Smith to the apron both times.
But Oden, who'll only admit to being "on the dark side of 50," isn't quitting his day job. Despite his boxing prowess, in real life he's a principal in money management sales at Bernstein Investment Research & Management in New York. And his foe, Smith, is 38 and a partner at London law firm Maples & Calder. Recalling the sport's aristocratic traditions -- boxing's rules were laid down by British gentry -- Oden and Smith are but two of a booming number of professional men and women practicing the sweet science.
The ranks of white-collar pugs have swelled so much that at the storied Gleason's Gym -- a decidedly blue-collar boxing redoubt in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- they now account for 65% of the membership. That's up from just 10% in the early 1990s. And in London, the Real Fight Club has signed up more than 2,600 City professionals at local gyms in the past four years. At the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, 70% of the members are white-collar boxers. "They pay the rent," says Freddie Roach, who runs the club.
In fact, without the influx of hobbyists, many of the old-style boxing gyms would be down for the count. As fans and local bouts have dwindled and boxing has become a tougher way to make a buck, gym memberships have declined as well, so folks such as Oden and Smith are filling the gap. "White-collar boxers have been the salvation of Gleason's Gym," says owner Bruce Silverglade.
Gold traders and derivatives whizzes take up the sport for varied reasons, but for most the draw lies in the unparalleled physical conditioning routine. Many of Silverglade's clients were referred to Gleason's from health clubs such as Bally's after they began a boxing-inspired cardio workout. The difference: At a boxing gym, a real trainer will not only whip you into shape but show you how to stick and move like a pro.
Boxing gyms generally charge a monthly membership fee that ranges from $40 to $70, depending on the city and the size of the gym. That gets you in the door and gives you access to weights, punching bags, rings, and other training equipment. But the real deal begins with a personal trainer. Most gyms have trainers on staff, some of whom work with world-class fighters. They take on new charges for $25 an hour and up. Steward, who has trained 31 champions including Lennox Lewis and Oscar de la Hoya and runs Kronk Gym in Detroit, doesn't mind working with amateurs like Oden: "The difference between them and the Lewises and the de la Hoyas is they just love the boxing -- it's not because of the money."
White-collar fighters even get the chance to ply their new trade in the ring. Many gyms offer monthly fight nights where similarly skilled novices can spar in a setting not unlike a licensed amateur bout. In London, the fights are often tied in with black-tie charity events, as was the case with Oden's contest, which was a benefit for Operation Smile, a group that repairs childhood facial deformities. There are no winners -- it would be bad for business to score the bouts, says Silverglade.
Training for a fight is a grueling task. To prepare for his London bout, Oden for two months woke every other day at 5 a.m. for a 31/2-mile run. Then, after work, he would head to the New York Athletic Club to lift weights and spar, getting ring time as often as three nights a week as the fight drew near. On Saturday mornings he would get in more sparring practice with his friend, retired heavyweight title contender Gerry Cooney. All the while, he abstained from alcohol.
But novices may need up to a full year of out-of-the-ring training before lacing up the gloves to spar. It can be an unsettling experience. Jason Northrup, a 34-year-old programmer on the trading floor at Nomura Securities International (NMR ) Inc. in New York, wasn't sure how to behave his first time in the ring. "Should I hit him?" he recalls thinking. And Oden, who has competed in more than 20 bouts in the 13 years he has been boxing, admits it's a disconcerting sight to first see another man charging at you with the goal of punching you square in the nose. "It was frightening," he says. "We had to stop because I couldn't get my breath." It took another month before he got back in the ring.
Of course, white-collar boxers have to get used the ineluctable fact that even the best fighters take their share of punches. The boxing gloves soften the blow somewhat, and headgear prevents cuts to the face. But punches still hurt. However, Silverglade says that since 1990, when white-collar boxing started at Gleason's, he hasn't had a serious injury save a couple of broken noses. And at all white-collar bouts, referees are instructed to step in quicker than usual to prevent a superior puncher from getting in too many good licks. "I've gotten hurt worse playing soccer," says Bob Marsiglia, a vice-president at Smith Barney (C ) in Red Bank, N.J., who took up boxing at a local gym several years ago at age 43.
Given the locker-room, alpha-male atmosphere of the trading floor, it's no surprise that finance-industry types are drawn to boxing. "Most of these hedge-fund guys think they're masters of the universe," says John W. Allen, chairman and chief executive of New York-based Greater China Corp., who attended Oden vs. Smith in London. That's not to mention the cachet that boxing gives you at work and with clients.
Still, such a visceral undertaking -- often at a relatively late stage in life -- seems to make the white-collar boxer more contemplative, rather than boorish. "It's getting back to your basic instincts as a human being," says Marsiglia. "It's an opportunity to really explore the other side of yourself."
Middle-aged males aren't the only ones climbing into the ring. Women make up a sizable slice of the new fight crowd. Northrup started boxing with his wife, Angela. ("She wins," he says.) Even senior citizens box. Take Raymond J. Rice, who at 78 is training for a bout at Gleason's in January. Rice showed talent for boxing as a 17-year-old in the Navy in World War II. But he laid off the sport for 50 years, only picking it up as part of a cancer rehab program. "I think I'm going to end it this year," says Rice, who heads an architectural engineering company in Manhasset, N.Y. "Certainly before I'm 80."
Whether drawn to boxing by machismo, a fitness jones, or simple competitive drive, white-collar boxers may help the sport survive. Steward, who has a Kronk Gym outpost in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is considering opening a branch in Los Angeles, since interest is so high, and Oden has helped set up a boxing academy at Intermediate School 174 in the Bronx. "People don't realize what a great form of exercise it is," he enthuses. On that card, at least, it sure outpoints golf.
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The Shareholders Association isn't buying Rakon's logic for issuing a trading update - which forecast a full-year loss of $54 million - less than an hour before the start of the company's annual meeting last week.
The investor group has criticised the high-tech components maker's decision to issue the announcement at 1.04pm on Friday, 56 minutes before the meeting began, saying the timing meant proxy voters who had already cast their votes did not have time to reconsider their decisions.
Resolutions voted on at the meeting included the re-election - opposed by the association - of chairman Bryan Mogridge and executive director Darren Robinson.
Mogridge told the Business Herald yesterday that Rakon had no option other than to issue the update at that time, as a board meeting had been held on Friday morning at which information in the announcement was finalised.
"It wasn't done deliberately. It's mischievous to suggest that it was."
But the association's acting chairman, Grant Diggle, said shareholders had a right to receive important information at a time that let them carefully consider their vote.
A company whose board followed "best practice corporate governance behaviour" would organise its affairs so investors were provided with information in a timely manner, he said.
Despite the association's opposition, Mogridge and Robinson were re-elected. Herb Hunt, a former IBM executive who joined the board as an independent director last year, was formally elected, and shareholders also approved the sale of 80 per cent of Rakon Crystal Chengdu, the firm's Chinese manufacturing operation.
Given that Rakon's board members own about 30 per cent of the company, Diggle said it was "no surprise" all three directors were elected.
However, the level of votes against Mogridge (17 per cent of the total) and Robinson (19 per cent) was surprising, he said.
Diggle said: "The Rakon shareholders have sent a powerful message to the board that they are displeased with the performance of the company and are looking for either an improvement in performance or a change in the composition of the board."
The company is selling the 80 per cent stake in Rakon Crystal Chengdu, which it commissioned in 2011 to produce products for the smart wireless device market, in response to a drop in the prices for such products.
In its Friday trading update Rakon said $37 million of its forecast $54 million full-year loss was expected to come from investment and asset impairments related to the factory sale, while the remaining $17 million would come from trading results.
On the back of those changes the company has forecast earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) of $10 million to $15 million and a return to profit in the 2015 financial year.
Rakon shares closed on 22c last night.