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If I was a LAer - which I am not - I think I would look over what was brought to me very carefully before agreeing to anything -
It seems like many LAers can and do work miracles - but why should they have to?
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If I was a LAer - which I am not - I think I would look over what was brought to me very carefully before agreeing to anything -
It seems like many LAers can and do work miracles - but why should they have to?
I find that SID is easier on my Bernina than on my Longarm. It is mostly because the LA goes fast and the ditches are rarely abolutely perfectly straight. Even with a ruler it is hard.
Beth in Maryland
I don't like SID, If I quilt straight lines I stitch about 1/4" from the seam. I usually do a large stipple. I only have a 9" throat machine.
Another Phyllis
This life is the only one you get - enjoy it before you lose it.
When I use my LA to SID I always use a ruler. It takes longer to do for sure when using a ruler. When I first started LA, I would take the extra time to make sure I did my best to stay in the Ditch. I wouldn't charge extra for me taking longer, because I knew if I did well, I would have a return customer. I am better now and can go faster, but to me it's about doing it correct and making sure my customers are happy. If you aren't happy with your LA person, you might want to find someone else.
Some of the finished results depends on how straight the seams were sewn. Bit most results for SID depend on the LA'ers skill level and the machine. When I had my Tin Lizzie I was rarely satisfied with the results and thought it was my lack of skill. When I got my Nolting I found that SID was not all that hard and with the use of a ruler, looks great. But straight and even seams are a bigggggg help.
SID is not hard and is not always free-handed. I use a ruler. I would caution you that our SID is only as good as your pressing. If your seams are pressed all crazy, it does make it a little more difficult. I SID around applique, in blocks, along the borders....it is all about the pressing, taking my time and using my fave ruler!
When I purchased my Pfaff Quilt Expression machine ten years ago, I added some quilt friendly feet to the price tag. One of the best choices was the quilt in a ditch foot. There is a piece that moves the seam aside and lets the needle stitch in the ditch. Love it.
The artist who does my long arming will not do SID. She says it is too physically demanding to try to hold that huge machine's needle in that tiny ditch. froggyintexas
It's not super difficult...I have a TL18LS & do a lot of SID
Several things can affect the straightness of SID...one major one is the seams themselves, how they meet at the corners & if they are pressed in the same direction. If the four corners of blocks are not pressed properly, they can be real thick and that can throw the LA person off... so can seams that are pressed in more than one direction..usually done to make the corners match up. Makes lining up the seams easy, but not SID...which you are supposed to follow the low side of the seam... Paperpieced quilts cause issues also. If a LA quilter does ruler work, and the seams aren't straight to start with, then you will probably see some threads not staying in the ditch.
Marge Campbell
TL18LS/Qbot automated quilter
We have computerized our machine with Intelliquilter and even that didn't improve SID until I took the private IQ training with Susanne Moreno. Now I can do quality SID but it is still physically demanding and time consuming. We are charging accordingly. I would not presume to do it on a client quilt without a great deal of practice on my own projects.
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How to Plan a Road Trip – Getting from Point A to Point B
Summer vacation is fast approaching, and with the promise of free time and sunshine, the wanderlust is real.
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These sentences were recorded in April in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence. Sentences may be appealed:
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina fugitive arrested in Galax last year with his wife's body in the back of his truck has been found guilty of second-degree murder and is now in prison, according to a representative of the Wake County Sheriff's Office.
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Sonny Howard, 44, was convicted on June 28 of killing his wife, 50-year-old Sherry Howard, after pleading guilty to the crime.
Land Transfers
These land transfers were recorded in May in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence:
Sandra U. Williams to Debra U. Littreal. 2.339 acres in the Providence District. Gift.
District Court
These sentences were recorded in May in the Galax General District Court office, Galax. Sentences may be appealed:
Law enforcement officials could charge by indictment a suspect in the death of a 33-year-old Fries woman. If so, the charge would be placed and prosecuted in Grayson County.
Investigators in both Carroll and Grayson counties have been looking into the disappearance and subsequent death by homicide of Desia Rae George. A cause of death has not be released.
These land transfers were recorded in April in the office of Susan M. Herrington, clerk of the Grayson County Circuit Court, Independence:
Lora Jean Schuyler to Pamela Lynne Nale. .42 acre in the Oldtown District. Gift.
INDEPENDENCE — A Galax man will serve three years and nine months in prison on a drug charge and another year on an unrelated conviction of eluding police.
Kevin Goin, 33, of Fries Road, was sentenced on Sept. 13 in Grayson County Circuit Court to five years in jail for an incident this summer in which he crashed his motorcycle through a police roadblock during a chase. Four years were suspended.
HILLSVILLE — The Carroll County grand jury issued 81 indictments while meeting Monday, including formal charges against a 31-year-old Woodlawn man accused of murder and a 23-year-old Woodlawn man accused of an attempted carjacking in Galax.
Eight indictments were sealed by the court, until warrants could be served.
An indictment is a formal charge, not a finding of guilt.
These sentences were recorded in April in the Carroll County General District Court Office, Hillsville. Sentences may be appealed:
HILLSVILLE — A Carroll grand jury will consider a charge of first-degree murder against a 31-year-old Woodlawn man during its September term.
The case involves the Feb. 8 death of 45-year-old Delphie Willey.
Jesse James Owens appeared in Carroll County General District Court on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of a gun by a non-violent felon.
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How USB Chargers Work And How To Use A USB Charger
"USB-powered" is becoming the most common phrase you see on the packaging of gadgets today. As a matter of fact, the number of gadgets that depend on a USB port or charger for power source or as a battery charging medium is steadily increasing. It's no wonder that there are, in turn, so many types of USB chargers on the market, ranging from AC adapters to battery packs. The advantage of using these devices is apparent – they are extremely portable.
There is, however, more to USB charging than simply going out and buying the first charger you find. To cover all the basics, here's a quick guide that should help navigate the uncertain waters of USB charging and keep your gadget from turning into a very expensive paperweight.
Safe Charging
First, USB charging is very safe. You have to try really hard to fry your gadget's software with USB charging. There are existing situations that would make you a very unlucky person, but they are few-and-far-between. The simple reason for this is that USB charging is standardized worldwide. You don't have to worry about the various voltages of different countries because all USB ports and devices give and use 5V, respectively. The difference lies in how much milliampere power is provided or required by the devices. But even mismatched amount of milliamperes means that the USB-powered device will work with no problems or will just charge at a slower rate. Trouble only rears its head when companies use USB connectors that are not set at 5V. Fortunately, you can easily guard your gadget against this by checking USB chargers and making sure that they only provide 5V.
Blocked Charge
Next, know that the one reason your USB charger isn't working is that your gadget's manufacturer may have blocked USB charging. Apple, Creative, and Sony are a few of the big-name brands that have started to do this. Note that blocking USB charging works around the USB cable's design. When a device is connected to a computer or a company's official charger, the four pins of a USB cable, two for data and two for power, are activated or tripped, so that the device starts charging. Unofficial chargers, however, use only the power pins, and companies take advantage of this fact by disabling charging when the two data pins aren't activated.
Now that you know the basic do's of USB charging, you can now enjoy your devices longer. Always remember, being cautious is key to safer and longer use!
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Ultimately, ethics in scientific publishing, as in life, comes down to one word
John F. Ahearne
Of course, each discipline of science and engineering faces unique ethical challenges, including the humane treatment of research animals and the environmental consequences of engineering designs. But one nearly universal ambition among scientists and engineers at all stages of their careers is publication. In the words of biologist and former editor-in-chief of Science Donald Kennedy, "in the world of scholarship, we are what we write. Publication is the fundamental currency … research quality is judged by the printed word." And as stated in On Being a Scientist:
The rewards of science are not easily achieved. At the frontiers of research, new knowledge is elusive and hard won. Researchers often are subject to great personal and professional pressures.
Authorship is therefore essential for scientists who seek career advancement in academia, industry and government. But the high-pressure obligation to publish may drive some researchers to ethical violations. Triggered by ethical lapses in two prominent physics cases, the American Physical Society (APS) formed a Task Force on Ethics. The team, led by Frances Houle, surveyed all APS members who had completed a Ph.D. within the past three years. The results, published in 2004, were disturbing: 39 percent of respondents said they had personal knowledge of ethical transgressions, the two most common of which were inclusion of inappropriate authors on a publication and exclusion of appropriate authors. One respondent wrote that "many breaches of ethics arise from the pressure to publish.… The recent sad events [show] that it is for many people more important to publish spectacular results than to publish true results."
Physicists are not alone in their difficulties with authorship, the fair assignment of which presents a major and ongoing challenge in all fields of science and engineering that have been surveyed. Abuse of power may lead to the exclusion of deserving authors, and "guest" authorship may be offered to individuals who did not participate substantially in the research. Temptations to cut corners can be great.
Among the ethical transgressions involving authorship, perhaps the most egregious are fabrication, falsification and plagiarism. According to Responsible Science, "fabrication is making up data or results," and "falsification is changing data or results." These usually involve experimental results. Plagiarism does not: It is "the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results or words without giving appropriate credit," says the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct. Under pressure, some authors maintain honesty and follow the guidelines of science. Some do not.
The other side of the publication coin is peer review, a necessary form of quality control that helps ensure the value of a publication. But controversy continues about the fairness and adequacy of the process, and serving as a reviewer can be both an honor and a burden.
W. Robert Connor, the former director of the National Humanities Center, summed up the ethical complexity of a reviewer's task in The Responsible Researcher, a Sigma Xi handbook that I wrote:
[For] investigators who may find themselves asked to participate in peer review decisions at a relatively early stage in their careers … there are a host of issues that need to be thought through—how one deals with friends or rivals whose applications may be in the pile, how one deals with approaches and methodologies that may be legitimate but with which one is not sympathetic, how much one can legitimately "borrow" from research proposals one reviews, etc.
Clearly, the issues surrounding authorship and peer review are many. Their nuances have been and will be discussed further in these pages throughout the year. At the root of any publication decision, however, should be the basic quality of honesty. Without it, the system of credit, responsibility and quality control in the scientific record is undermined—and the house of cards will fall.
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"If you like mushrooms, you'll love this yummy broiled appetizer," assures Kelli Egbert of Idaho Falls, Idaho. A tasty cheese filling is easy to combine and tuck into large mushroom caps.
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- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
- 4-1/2 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 8 large fresh mushrooms
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese, egg, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic and salt; set aside. Remove stems from mushrooms. Place mushroom caps, hollow side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining butter.
- Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or just until tender. Turn over; stuff with cheese mixture. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until lightly browned and heated through. Yield: 8 appetizers.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer beta on PS4 launches next month
Treyarch has announced the multiplayer beta test for Call of Duty: Black Ops III will start next month on PlayStation 4.
Treyarch: Call of Duty's PlayStation partnership won't harm the Xbox game
Call of Duty is now in camp PlayStation, but developer Treyarch insists Xbox fans should not worry.
UPDATE: Call of Duty: Black Ops III launching later this year
Call of Duty developer Treyarch has released a new video teasing an upcoming official reveal for Call of Duty: Black Ops III.
Activision confirms Treyarch developing next Call of Duty
Call of Duty's 2015 entry will be developed by Treyarch, franchise publisher Activison has confirmed.


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The All Blacks got two major Tri-Nations boosts without setting a foot on the field last night, with key opposition players ruled out by the judiciary from facing Graham Henry's men in the next month.
Wallaby playmaker Quade Cooper was suspended from the next two tests against the All Blacks in Melbourne and Christchurch, and Springbok centre Jaque Fourie was banned for four weeks, scratching him from facing the All Blacks on August 21 in Johannesburg.
The Bledisloe Cup roadshow hits Melbourne this week, another rugby promotion looking to stake a claim in the southern city as the unbeaten All Blacks and Wallabies start the first of their four duels this winter.
Promotional propaganda for the match got a boost on Saturday when the Wallabies dealt to the Springboks 30-13 as they opened their Tri-Nations programme in Brisbane under the clinical inspection of the All Black coaching panel.
The Wallabies were being priced favourably to claim their third straight win against the All Blacks in Melbourne, following wins in 1998 and 2007.
But that marketing boost was balanced by the ruling of the judiciary over Cooper.
Cooper was suspended for spear-tackling his opposite Morne Steyn, a ban which seemed excessive but matched the penalty given Bok wing Jean de Villiers for a similar act in Wellington.
Questions will rise about how appropriate it was for New Zealander Bruce Squire, QC, to chair the judicial panel when the match referees have to be neutral.
Springbok centre Fourie was suspended for a dangerous tackle during Saturday's match. He was the third South African player in three weeks to be suspended, adding woe to a miserable three-game trip for South Africa, who previously lost twice in New Zealand.
Cooper's absence will hurt the Wallabies. He resembled Mandrake the Magician with some of his sleight-of-hand trickery on Saturday and his absence will stunt some of the Wallaby enterprise and give coach Robbie Deans intriguing selection dilemmas about using either Berrick Barnes or Matt Giteau as his playmaker.
The Wallabies showed how they were going to imitate the All Blacks' style by running or kicking for space instead of the sideline, backing their fitness and skills to wring the stuffing out of the Boks.
The All Black coaches, watching from the stands on Saturday, might have pinched themselves as the pressure piled up on Peter de Villiers and his side when Fourie was sinbinned for a tip tackle inside two minutes. His exit was even quicker than Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw in New Zealand as rugby's recidivists got into their work.
Later BJ Botha was binned for a professional foul before Cooper infringed and was sent to the naughty chair and the whims of the judiciary.
Back in 2003 at the World Cup, the All Blacks were regular fixtures at Etihad Stadium although the Melbourne media struggled to give much rugby in that tournament headline space ahead of their favoured AFL.
Those issues will not concern the transtasman rivals as they look for the first scalp ahead of their return clash in Christchurch. The All Blacks could reinstate Joe Rokocoko on the left wing after his recovery from a hamstring strain although Israel Dagg might be considered.
The Wallabies appeared to have escaped Brisbane without any injuries. Victory pushed coach Robbie Deans' record to 19 wins from 33 tests in charge of the Wallabies and brought a slight easing of the pressure being exerted for results.
However the suspension of Cooper and the breaking of the partnership between him and livewire halfback Will Genia will bring the frowns back to the face of ARU chief executive John O'Neill as the Tri-Nations roadshow hits Melbourne.
However forwards like captain Rocky Elsom, Saia Faingaa, David Pocock and the renewed vigour of Giteau, Drew Mitchell, James O'Connor and centre Rob Horne showed a different side of the Wallabies.
The familiar problems will be their concern: the creaky scrum, strength in the air and players switching off in their defensive roles. They were helped by a lack of scrums while their lineout was strong as they claimed a try which began with Elsom's steal just before halftime.
Several times Deans bashed the window in the coaches' box in frustration. But five minutes from time when Genia scored, he knuckled the glass to show his relief.
That emotion has not been seen from Deans and the Wallabies against the All Blacks since 2008 when they beat a side without injured skipper Richie McCaw 34-19 in Sydney. Since then, they have lost their last seven tests either side of the Tasman, in Hong Kong and Japan.
* Scrum halfback Piri Weepu will be available for Saturday's test after the timely delivery of his first child. Weepu would possibly have missed the match - New Zealand's third and Australia's second in this year's tournament - if the birth had been delayed.


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As part of an interdisciplinary studio involving architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning students, under the professorship of Bruce Race, FAIA, FAICP, students spent the spring of 2012 exploring net-zero carbon, energy and water concepts for 15 blocks north Indiana's statehouse in downtown Indianapolis.
The Capitol District
The students set out to demonstrate how the Net-Zero Capitol District can provide Downtown Indianapolis with a model for sustainable urban living. The Net-Zero Capitol District could provide an additional 2,000 residential units in Downtown Indianapolis.
Planning concepts included increasing ground floor activity along key walking streets, protection of view sheds of the Capitol Building and strengthening pedestrian movement between the IUPUI, Canal Walk, Downtown and the American Legions Mall.
In addition to creating a unified urban identity for the neighborhood, students prepared strategies demonstrating how Indianapolis could develop its first triple net-zero neighborhood. Planning reduced energy demands through increased efficiencies and utilizing renewable energy sources; water demand was reduced through passive and active management of storm water and domestic water; and low carbon design strategies that reduced business as usual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Eco-District Planning and Design Process
The Capitol Eco District sustainable design process included three steps:
1: Site Analysis
Working in teams, students prepared analysis boards of the Capitol District. Analysis included environmental factors, urban infrastructure, development suitability, urban form, land use, and access/circulation. Sustainability analysis included preparation baseline (existing) energy use, water use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Teams prepared analysis boards and slides summarizing their key findings and presented them to an interdisciplinary faculty jury.
2: Urban Design Framework
The students developed an urban design framework for the district. Working in teams, the students identified overall organizational design concepts for the district. Sustainability strategies included preparation of business as usual calculations for energy use, water use and GHG emissions. Each team then developed net zero strategies and calculated the reduction in energy, water and GHG emissions. Teams prepared presentation boards summarizing urban form, land use and circulation concepts and net zero strategies. Students presented their strategies to an interdisciplinary professional jury in Indianapolis.
3: Block Design and Net Zero Development Standards
The third step required architecture students to prepare a design for a block, planning students to prepare a net-zero development code for the district, and landscape students a net-zero water strategy for public streets and parks.
Block Master Plans and Architectural Designs - - Architecture students selected a site and prepared a stacking plan and massing concept for a mixed-use block. This included a development program, stacking plan and massing model. Based on the block master plan students prepared a site context diagram, site plan, development program summary, typical floor plates/plans, building/block elevations, building/block section, typical wall sections and 3D representations. Students also calculated the buildings' energy use, water use and GHG emissions.
Net Zero Development Codes - - Urban planning students prepared net zero development codes that balanced qualitative and quantitative standards for design and environmental impacts. This included design guidelines, development standards, energy efficiency, net zero water methods and other low carbon design requirements.
Streetscape Guidelines and Net Zero Water Strategies - - Landscape architecture students prepared guidelines for landscape design and development of a net zero water district. This included public infrastructure design standards for streets and open spaces and storm water management methods.
Each student prepared a presentation board and slide show. They presented their final projects to an interdisciplinary faculty jury.
Site Analysis: Establishing a Baseline
Each interdisciplinary prepared an urban design analysis and calculated a baseline measurement of energy and water use and GHG emissions.
Below: Example analysis boards prepared by student teams
Urban Design Framework: Business as Usual and Sustainability Strategies
In preparing an urban design strategy for the Capitol Eco District the teams developed urban design concepts that responded to both placemaking and environmental objectives and targets. This included business as usual calculations and net zero strategies for energy, GHG emissions and water.
Below: Example urban design and sustainable strategies presentation board
Block Design: Delivering Net Zero Buildings
Each architecture students developed a comprehensive building design for a block within their urban design plans. This included preparing a development program, preliminary concepts and final designs with plans, elevations and detailed wall sections.
Below: These net zero block designs by Arch 402 students Avi Patel, Tyler Schwede and Kristen Cochran includes strategy calculations and building orientation and massing concepts increasing the passive performance of buildings and site design.
Net Zero Development Codes: Qualitative Guidelines and Quantitative Standards
PLAN 404/504 students prepared net zero development standards for the district. These included quantitative standards and performance criteria for design, energy, GHG emissions and water.
Below: These summary presentation boards were prepared by undergraduate planning student Kyle Van Klompenburg and graduate planning student Wenting Du.
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Submitted by: James Moe on Nov 16, 2015Kenny and Dakota Rose Kennels made purchasing a puppy a great experience for us. I first heard about Kenny's breeding program from a friend after I had to say goodbye to my Brittany. After talking with Kenny we made the decision to try a new breed. Kenny kept me informed of the puppies progress and sent frequent pictures so we could see the puppies grow. My pup is 6 months old at the time of this writing and he demonstrates very strong pointing and retrieving instincts and good drive to hunt; but is equally comfortable relaxing at home. My kids truly enjoy playing with him as he often steals their football just to get the kids to chase him. I would definitely purchase another pup from Kenny and Dakota Rose Kennel. We just might be GWP's fans for life.
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We would recommend Dakota Rose Kennel to a hunter that is looking for his next hunting partner and family dog. We had searched the internet and talked to many kennels before we talked to Kenny. We chose Kenny because of his customer service and willingness to get to know us and what we wanted. A big plus for us was that we got to pick out our own puppy, instead of the breeder choosing for us. When we came to visit the kennels, we immediately fell in love with Minnie and her great mellow personality. We are very particular when it comes to structure and composition of our animals, and Kenny's dogs are very sound and travel well. The kennel and garage were clean and didn't smell like dogs lived there. We could tell that Kenny loves his dogs and has a lot of pride in how he manages them.
Our dog, Einar, is only 20 months old and we have already decided that we will be coming back to Dakota Rose for our next family member. Einar has great instinct and drive in the field, and an unbelievable nose. We have raised and trained many Labs, but very few had the drive that Kenny's dogs have. He points hard, loves to swim, and lives to hunt. This morning Einar aced a 300 yard blind retrieve on two swans. He is versatile, as he will point and flush pheasants and then retrieve ducks/geese out of our biggest sloughs. He is also a great fit in our family as we have lots of small children, horses, and cows, and he gets along fine with them. He lives in the house with us and is very mellow, except when he goes hunting. His coloring is impressive and he stands out everywhere we take him.
We are very glad we made the switch to a German Wirehair Pointer from Dakota Rose Kennel.
Thank you,
Jeremy and JoLeen Johnson
Egeland, ND
Submitted by: William Knox on Nov 10, 2015Hi Kenny,
Nancy and Mike Knox in Ohio just thought I would send you a picture of Gunner and his pheasant from this morning. We love him he's the best family dog and hunting dog ever! Thank you for raising great dogs.
Submitted by: Justin Fryer on Nov 10, 2015It was a pleasure working with Kenny in regards to finding a new hunting dog to meet my needs. I hunt upland birds throughout the hunting season and I needed a durable dog that could hold up in both North & South Dakota. Kenny was able to provide with a great dog!!! I am so happy with Gus-his ability is great and he has been easy to train. He just turned 1 in April of 2015 and I have already shot many birds over him the last two hunting season. He makes solid points and in excellent at retrieving as I have not lost one single bird this hunting season. If you want a dog and are a hardcore hunter like me I suggest giving Ken a call as he will provide you with a pup to meet your needs. I also want to stress that Gus is excellent around my two children ages 6 & 2. He is a big teddy bear and would not hurt a fly. During the off season he has a made a great running partner for me as well.
Thanks Kenny,
Justin Fryer
Mandan, ND
Submitted by: Jodi Runyon on Jan 13, 2012Hi Kenny - As you know we love Bristol Belle! She is an amazing dog. I will let Brian fill you in on her hunting instincts and abilities - I know she has done a great job duck hunting from the boat this season and she gets all the retrieves (as long as the guys make the shot :) !) Also we will write up a testimonial on the process to get her from North Dakota to Washington, etc. From my perspective, she is a great all around companion. She is very intelligent and in tune to everything going on around her. Even more so when she is outside - if it flies, crawls, flutters, runs, she's on it. She watches the sky for birds and has he nose to the ground when she's not. She seems to understand what we say and knows items and people by name. Although she can be intense at times, she also has a very sweet and loving side. I have had labs all of my life so this is my first experience with this breed. I adore her. Jodi
Submitted by: Tony Aaukland on Jan 13, 2012Kenny is the best breeder of communication with potential owners. He sent many updates, informative on how Belle (Dam) was doing, and numerous pics after the pups were born. Week after week we were updated. Many other breeders I spoke to were surprised with how much time Kenny spent taking and emailing pictures. At the same time, he took my calls and answered all my questions and his knowledge was great at helping me pick the puppy for me and family. I have trained numerous flushers, this was my first experience with a pointer. On the day, I picked up my pup, Kenny had so much information and was so helpful. Most breeders just release you to the pups and have you pick one, he let us meet the mother and spend time with all the pups available. If I would not have been able to meet at least one of the parents, I would not have taken a pup.
I took this pup out day 1 of Pheasant opener in North Dakota at 6 mos. old, I had worked with him in the local Central Dakota Chapter of NAVHDA for a couple months. He has done so well so early and Kenny told me I'd regret taking him out this year if I waited. My pup has great drive, he is a great retriever and pointer, I worked with him greatly on fetch, come sit whoa (Stay) and heel. He is already holding points and making long retrieves through very difficult brush. I took him to a professional guide hunt at 7 months old and the guides were very impressed with his drive and determination, he was still a puppy and they told me, you are going to have YEARS of great hunts with that dog.
Temperament wise, I have 2 teenage daughters, a 3 year old son, and a 1 year old cocker and he is a great companion and friend to all of them. He loves his crate and will even "crate" or "Kennel up" upon my children's command. He loves being with his people.
Submitted by: Jeske, Lindsey on Jan 13, 2012Actual Purchase:
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Although we have had wirehairs in the past, this was my first time dealing one on one with the breeder, and Dakota Rose Kennel set some high standards. Although I was 300 miles away, the emails, pictures, and phone calls I received made it feel as if I was party of the whole experience. Dakota Rose Kennel kept me updated almost weekly with the growth of the puppies, as well special reports on the one we had an eye on. In my eyes, they are a small, family based kennel, who who's priority isn't dollar signs, but to give their customers the dog they want and expect, not the dog they need to settle with. The best part, your experience does not end the day you take your puppy home. Dakota Rose Kennel is there to offer advance and assistance whenever you need it.
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I often find it hard to put the words beautiful and wirehair in the same sentence, but I can honestly say our puppy – even after 9 months, our wirehair is beautiful. His body has the perfect low maintenance, dense coat, while the head has noticeable wirehair attributes; thick beard, long eyelashes. While out in the field, his nose in constantly down and hunting is his number one priority. He has a nice light bite, and loves to retrieve – not only in the field. He is a people person hands down! Not only is he great with kids of all ages, he is great around other dogs. Jake not only loves attention, he loves being part of the family, and we love having him!
Submitted by: gene petersen on Jan 13, 2012Kenny, Happy new year and hope all is well in ND Just wondering who you are planning to cross Belle with ? Ace is doing a nice job on ducks and geese. In the sept. goose season we had a lot of geese fall alive in the decoys it was awesome to see him tackle them he is a big sturdy hard charging GWP and he is beautiful. We shot plenty of pheasants even though the bird population is the lowest i have ever seen in my 35 years of bird hunting this mild winter should help. If anyone would like info on the natural ability, trainability or disposition they can contact me Gene Petersen at Wolf Lake Kennels 507-822-3323
Submitted by: Tim McIntrye on Jan 13, 2012Purchasing a pup from Kenny and Dakota Rose Kennel in 2009 was an excellent experience. With concerns of the temperament of the breed, Kenny invited me up to visit and meet Belle, after that it was an easy decision. The communication of how Belle was coming along and then the picture updates of the pups was fun and exciting for the whole family. I ended up with not only a top notch hunting dog but another member of the family, which my wife and three young girls adore. I also appreciated the phone calls from Kenny and visit from Kenny and Kathy when they were passing through to see how Bailey was coming along.
Bailey has an excellent disposition and temperament with both humans and other dogs. She has been easily trainable, great nose, a good pointer, and has become relentless in retrieving and finding downed birds, with never ending drive. Thanks again Kenny.
Tim McIntyre
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As the economic malaise lingers on, a more frugal consumer mindset is spurring consumers to embrace new digital technologies to make more informed buying decisions. This shift in behavior is releasing shopper marketing from the confines of the store walls, as consumers make purchase decisions at home and on-the-go. Once a tactical outpost in the sales organization, shopper marketing is now being embraced by forward-thinking marketers like Kellogg's and Clorox, which are focused on getting on their consumer's shopping list before she even gets to the store. But with this new opportunity comes potential organization confusion. Where does shopper marketing end and brand marketing begin? And where should it sit in the organization? Check out my report, "Shopper Marketing Breaks Out Of The Store," to find out how consumers' shopping habits are changing, how retailers are responding, and what it means for brand marketers.
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Of all the things the rest of the world finds shocking about the NYC real estate market, the thing that tends to astonish the most—besides how little square footage you get for your dollar—is the notorious broker's fee: If an agent helps you find an apartment to rent, you'll likely pay a broker's fee of around 12 to 15 percent of a year's rent.
Handing over several thousand dollars or more to a broker can make sense if it's your first time at the rodeo and you need help navigating the New York City rental market (read this first), you don't have time to DIY, can't find what you want on your own, and/or are planning to stay put for a couple of years or longer.
[This story originally ran on June 9, 2016.]
But if you've got the time and financial motivation to do the legwork yourself, you will no doubt prefer to find a no-fee apartment. These come in two varieties: Apartments that you rent directly from the landlord or management company, and rentals for which the landlord is paying the broker's fee because the market is slow, the building is brand new with many apartments to fill quickly, or because there's something amiss with the apartment, the building, or location.
To kick off your search for one of these golden real estate gooses, we recommend starting with Brick Underground's annual guide to the best (free!) websites to become very, very familiar with. You'll likely need to wade through some duplicate listings, but to maximize your options, searching on several different sites is an essential part of the process. Here are the ones you should hit:
1. Facebook (and all your other social networks)
First things first: Even with all the high-tech search options flooding the market, word-of-mouth is still king in the world of NYC real estate. The best deals are generally found by a friend or family member who's got an ear to the ground, so we always recommend casting a wide net.
Post on Facebook, hit up your college's alumni network, send a mass email to New York-based contacts, and use any of your other social feeds of choice (Instagram, Twitter, even Snapchat, depending on your social circles) to let your network know that you're on the hunt. More than one Brick Underground editor has landed in their current apartment this way.
You'll never know unless you ask—someone in your life may be nearing the end of their lease, have a spot for an extra roommate, or know about an opening in their building (or a friend's).
2. StreetEasy
StreetEasy is, in many ways, the Big Kahuna of New York City real estate listings for both sales and rentals. (It's also now owned by Zillow, the kingpin of search sites in just about every city in the U.S.)
There's a prominent "no-fee" search filter on the site, as well as the option to save your preferred searches and receive notifications if something new hits that market that fits your criteria. On both the mobile app and the website, you can connect with an apartment's agent or landlord at the touch of a button. (And the app has a handy "map view" feature that lets you see what listings are nearby when you're out and about.)
The site is also useful for research thanks to their building pages, which let you find more info about the specific building an apartment is listed in—things like amenities and zoned public schools—as well as price history so you can see whether rents are heading north or south on comparable apartments. (This info is more likely to be available for higher-end buildings and options in Manhattan than it is for cheaper fare in the outer boroughs.)
To that end, the listings on StreetEasy aren't necessarily the cheapest. So when it comes to the no-fee search process, this one's particularly useful if you're in the market for, say, a higher-end building that's offering up concessions. (Of course, there are downsides to them, too.)
3. Naked Apartments
For most renters we know—particularly those on a budget—Naked Apartments is a consistent go-to. A third of the site's apartment listings are for no-fee rentals, and to find them, you can simply click on the "Filter" button at the top of the screen and select "No Fee". (There's also a "low fee" filter that pulls up rentals with broker's fees of 9 percent or less.) Would-be renters interested in Brooklyn and Queens, take note: Of the many rental sites out there, Naked Apartments offers a wider variety of outer borough options and is a great jumping off point for the young and skint.
To help ensure listings are legit, Naked Apartments verifies brokers' licensing information, checks utility bills and public records for management companies and landlords, and bans agents who post inaccurate or bait-and-switch listings. Though the site was bought by StreetEasy last year, it's well worth searching on its own, as Naked Apartments includes "open" listings (versus exclusive listings) that are being advertised by more than one broker, while StreetEasy sticks to verified exclusives--meaning you'll find more listings here, if also more duplicates.
Other helpful features: To keep you from having to trawl through a dozen different listings for the same apartment, Naked Apartments groups duplicate listings all in one place, allowing you to choose which broker to contact (i.e., in a no-fee scenario, a situation where the landlord is paying the broker's fee) based on reviews from former clients (brokers can't delete these from the site), and compare apartment descriptions. (Seeing how different agents describe the same apartment is a great hack for separating hyperbole from starker reality.) You can also compare broker response time and fees if any. See a place you like? Click the "contact now" or "schedule a viewing" button to set up an in-person visit ASAP. There's also an iPhone and iPad app, which lets you keep track of apartments you've seen with notes, photos, and a checklist to help keep you organized. (After enough time on the hunt, the sea of listings starts to get murky in any renter's memory.)
4. RentHop
RentHop's standout feature is the signature "HopScore," developed to identify and encourage accurate listings and ethical behavior among real estate professionals. A high HopScore means an apartment has good value, up-to-date information, and a landlord or agent with speedy response times and a track record of apartments that rented quickly (and by inference, therefore, were appealing to renters). The site takes special care to shut down scammers, and RentHop employees personally verify email addresses, and usually have an actual phone conversation with, new listers to make sure they're legit.
RentHop has tens of thousands of listings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, that are searchable by filters for "no fee" or "reduced fee," with the option for a map-based search, complete with neighborhood guides.
The map-based search comes with one notable perk: the option to display nearby brokers that have checked into their system as being available, so you can contact them in case you're interested in seeing an apartment immediately. Similarly, if you're searching in a particular neighborhood, the site will display agents who are "neighborhood specialists," making it easy to get in touch with a professional who might have more listings in the pipeline that suit your search. >>
5. NYBits
One of the oldest rental search sites still in the game, NYBits is unique in that it deals primarily in no-fee listings; around 75 percent of the rentals on their site are available with no broker's fee. On top of that, no-fee is the default search setting on their site, and their no-fee rental search tool is also front and center on the homepage.
As with most search sites, the majority of the offerings on NYBits are in Manhattan, with a growing number in Brooklyn and a handful of options in Queens and the Bronx. And while the site's search tool lets you choose among Manhattan's neighborhoods, to find listings in the outer boroughs, your best bet is to head to the site's "neighborhoods" feature, which lets you select neighborhoods within the borough, then see an overview featuring a map of the area, its selected no-fee rental buildings (and their property managers' contact information), and the listings currently available. (Pro tip: Even if there isn't an apartment immediately available, it's smart to contact property managers of the buildings you like, so you can be first in line when something opens up.)
To improve accuracy, NYBits publishes addresses for every listing, and does its own research before posting them. This helps cut down on duplicates as well as bait-and-switch phonies, and more easily allows you to do your own digging into a particular building. They maintain a roster of building directories, as well, which is useful both for research, and as a way to keep tabs on a building you'd like to move into if an apartment opens up. The site also sometimes forces expiration dates for listings to ensure they're not being used as a bait and switch.
6. Zumper
One of the more user-friendly and well-designed options on this list, Zumper takes special care to avoid duplicates, verifying and "de-duplicating" their options regularly. (They also make it easy for users to flag outdated or bait-and-switch listings to remove them from the site ASAP.)
About a third of Zumper's listings are no-fee, pulled from a wide variety of New York landlords and property managers. They've significantly increased their outer-borough presence in recent years, too, with nearly as many options now in Brooklyn as in Manhattan. Search via Zumper's no-fee page for NYC, or by checking the "hide listings with leasing fees" box when you tick off other search requirements like in-unit laundry, a doorman, or outdoor space.
To make things as painless as possible, the site allows you to create alerts. Like many competitors, it also includes neighborhood guides, maps, and a mobile app. If you see a place you like, Zumper offers a "one-click" application—sort of like the college "common app" but for the apartment hunt—and lets you create a $10 Experian credit report that can be used an unlimited number of times (fingers crossed, it won't take too many applications to land an apartment). When you search, your options are also displayed on a Google map, giving you an easy sense of proximity to trains and other amenities.
On that note, we also recommend taking your search to Padmapper, which was acquired by Zumper in the past year, but maintains its own set of unique listings as well. While the site used to cull from Craigslist, it now gets its listings from landlords, property managers, and direct postings to the site. Apartments are displayed in map form, making it easy to stick within your chosen radius. It also has the all-important option of "hiding" listings you're no longer interested in to cut down on the white noise, and help you avoid accidentally re-visiting pads you've already vetoed.
Padmapper also has a feature for directly contacting listings, letting you send a "mini-profile" with info like your credit score if you see a place you like. (It's got iPhone and Android apps to facilitate on-the-go searching, too.)
7. Craigslist
Renters in every city are almost certainly acquainted with Craigslist as a sometimes-seedy but indispensible source of apartment listings.
And this is still true. Just as the site is the first stop for many budget-minded renters, it's also popular with small landlords, particularly in the outer boroughs, and can be an invaluable resource if you use it wisely. In the site's "apts/housing" section there are options to limit your search to "all no-fee apartments" or "by-owner apartments" only, and from there, you can plug in search terms like "short-term" or "roommate" to narrow down your options depending on your preferences. (The site also has filters to help you search by price point, pet-friendliness, and housing type.)
Still, because Craigslist can be such a free-for-all, be extra careful to avoid anything that seems like a scam, like a request for wired money (more tips on signs of a scam here.) It also never hurts to do a deeper dive on the building and the 'hood--including estimated elevator wait times, building violations, and neighborhood crime rate--by checking out the data over at AddressReport. And we always, always recommend Googling the address of the building, and the name of the management company and broker to see if any red flags crop up. But it can be worth the slog: we know several renters who've found a rent-stabilized no-fee Brooklyn apartment simply by sifting through the offerings on Craigslist.
8. Listings Project
Initially the pet project of artist Stephanie Diamond, Listings Project is actually a carefully curated weekly email newsletter has become the gold standard for creative types looking for apartments with like-minded landlords or roommates. (It can be an especially useful tool for women looking to sidestep skeevy brokers or Craigslist "roommate/friend with benefits" listings.)
The next best thing to finding an apartment through friends, the Listings Project keeps an open dialogue with each lister and doesn't allow listings from brokers—or anything with a broker's fee—so if you find it through them, it's guaranteed to be no-fee. They have around 300 listings every week with a mix of apartments for rent, sublets, and shares, in all five boroughs. (Something to keep in mind in your search: subletting—or entering an apartment as a new roomie who's not on the lease—are both tried and true methods for avoiding broker's fees, and you'll often have the option to renew the lease directly with the landlord, sans broker fee.)
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If you want to keep digging, check out RentHackr, a site that lets renters post when their own apartments are coming up for lease renewal, giving you the jump on potential listings before they even hit the market. This way, you can approach the building's management directly, and very likely, skip the broker fee altogether. (Though take note: you'll have to sign up using your Facebook account, which might be a turn off for privacy-minded renters.) LeaseBreak offers a similar service, creating a searchable database of short-term lease takeovers and sublets in all five boroughs. Then there's Apartable, a site for primarily Manhattan-based listings that includes user reviews of buildings as well as the listing's full address, and details like permits, violations, etc. all in the name of knowing what you're getting into before you rent. If you prefer to do all your searching on your smartphone, then check out Oliver, an app that exclusively features no-fee listings (though generally only on the higher end). Plus, one to watch in the coming year: UrbanEdge, which only features no-fee apartments, and gets its listings directly from data feeds and owners. (They also take listings down if they haven't been updated for two weeks to keep them fresh.) They cover all five boroughs as well as some areas outside the city, though the majority of options are still based in Manhattan. You can dive into the site as-is right now, but stay tuned, as they're gearing up for a big relaunch in the coming weeks, with new features and design.
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Candlewood Suites San Diego
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Candlewood Suites San Diego
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Candlewood Suites San Diego in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be convenient to Riverwalk Golf Club and University of San Diego. This hotel is close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Candlewood Suites San Diego.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Accessible bathroom
- Spa tub
- In-room accessibility
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free WiFi
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Total number of rooms - 50
- Self parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Grocery/convenience store
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Number of floors - 3
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Computer station
- Barbecue grill(s)
Room Facilities
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Desk
- Phone
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Hair dryer
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Dishwasher
- DVD player
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Premium TV channels
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Kitchen
- Iron/ironing board
- Free toiletries
- Microwave
- Satellite TV service
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Bathtub only
- Television
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: USD 8.00 per night
- Pet deposit: USD 150
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night plus USD 150 one-time cleaning fee
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.Show all hotel policy Show less hotel policy


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Category: undiscovered names
By Linda Rosenkrantz
We're now at Part 3 (Part 2 for girls) in our hunt for lost nickname names worth reappraising and this time it's girls' names that have never ranked on the Top 1000 list. Consider them as fresh nicknames for classic faves, or for possible use on their own.
Once more we turn to our buzzing message boards for Question of the Week inspiration. This time it's a topic posted by irisrose, and it's this:
What interesting names have you spotted out and about in the real world recently?
Already, berries have spied such intriguingly unusual choices as Cairo, Eero, Panama, Juniper, Acacia and Lucerne.
How about you? What cool new names have you heard at your neighborhood playground or playgroup? What have you spotted on birth announcements or elsewhere?
Have you discovered a name you've never come across before and would actually consider using?
We've obviously been spending too much time in the depths of nameberry, checking out which names our visitors have been checking out.
And while Finn and Charlotte are the most-searched names for the first nine months of the year, and while we recently brought you our own nameberry Top 100 Baby Names 2010 for both boys and girls, we know some of you still want more.
What's number 101, for instance? Which names are flying below the official nameberry radar, not attracting enough views to make our 2010 most popular names lists, but still attracting thousands of views?
Here's a selection. This group does not include all the names right below the official Top 100, just those we found the most interesting.
There are lots of unusual and intriguing choices here, but for nameberry, that's normal.
A lot of people use the term unique baby names when what they really mean is unusual baby names. Names such as Romeo, Romilly, and Roxana may be distinctive, attractive, and uncommon, but they're hardly unique.
But what about those names that truly are unique, as in one-of-a-kind?
Along with checking out which names were most popular on nameberry so far this year, we took a look at the names that were searched just once last quarter – nameberry's own truly unique baby names.
Of course, there were many more unique baby names on nameberry, but these are our picks for the cream of the seldom-searched.
Might one be right for your truly unique baby?


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Travel Advice
Find all the must-know travel requirements and destination information on South Africa before you embark on your adventure.
In terms of personal safety, the same rules apply as to every international destination in the world. Keep your belongings close and guarded at all times, don't go wandering about alone at night and, when in the cities, be on the alert for pickpockets.
Some areas in South Africa are malaria-free and others are not. Make a note of your destination and ask your doctor whether you need to get anti-malaria medication. Also remember that it tends to get very hot in summer (with temperatures of over 30ºC or 86ºF).
- Banking hours at most commercial banks are Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 15h30 and on Saturday from 08h00 to 11h00.
- ATMs are found throughout the country, at airports, petrol stations and shopping centres.
- The currency is the South African Rand. R1 is made up of 100 cents. Please check with your hotel for daily exchange rates. No other currency is accepted as a form of payment.
- Visa, American Express, Diners Club and MasterCard are honoured by most restaurants, shops, hotels, car rental firms and other points of sale. Proof of identity may be requested, so be sure to carry a passport or some form of photo identification at all times. Visa and MasterCard are accepted at most petrol stations.
- Please note that 14% Value Added Tax is levied in South Africa.
- It is advised you check with your tour operator or hotel concierge - they will know if there are any potentially unsafe areas along your travel route.
- It is wise to avoid deserted areas, particularly at night, and if you are on a self-drive adventure then please ensure your car is locked at all times - park in well-lit, busy areas.
- Dress-down (i.e. don't wear excessive jewellery) when exploring Africa's diverse cities. Concealed travel wallets are recommended.
- Stopping for hitch hikers is not recommended.
- South Africans are a very warm and hospitable nation - please do not hesitate in asking for assistance at any time.
Most types of film material are readily available in all major centres and holiday resorts. Please be sensitive when photographing people. South Africans are renowned for being friendly; however it is courteous to ask permission before snapping away. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) is not allowed in any of the conservation areas we manage until such time as their impact on wildlife and anti-poaching initiatives can be assessed. This rule will apply throughout Africa, as our partners in various countries and regions have adopted a similar stance.
Passport & Visa Requirements
It is a mandatory requirement that you travel to Africa with at least two blank passport pages per country visited and that your passport is valid for 30 days after the date of travel if you are visiting South Africa and 6 months after the date of travel if you are visiting the rest of Africa. Our recommendation is that you have at least 3 blank pages in your passport (or even 4 if you are travelling through more than one country on your journey). If there is insufficient space in the passport entry into a country could be denied. Visitors who intend travelling to South Africa's neighbouring countries and back are advised to apply for multiple entry visas.
New Regulations for Families Travelling with Children
Parents of children under the age of 18 will be required to produce the following documentation when entering or leaving the borders of South Africa:
Both parents travelling with a child
- The unabridged birth certificate of the child, which must include the full names of both the father and the mother.
One parent travelling with a child
- The unabridged birth certificate of the child, which must include the full names of both the father and the mother.
- An affidavit signed by the other parent and authorising the parent who is travelling with the child to do so.
- If the parent who is travelling with the child has been granted full parental rights and responsibilities or is the legal guardian of the child, he or she must produce the court order granting them those rights.
- If the other parent is deceased, the parent who is travelling must produce their death certificate.
An adult travelling with a child who is not their biological child
- A copy of the child's unabridged birth certificate.
- An affidavit from the child's parents or legal guardians confirming that he or she has permission to travel with the child.
- Copies of the identity documents or passports of the child's parents or legal guardians.
- The contact details for the child's parents or legal guardians.
Children travelling unaccompanied
- Proof of consent for the child to travel from one or both parents or a legal guardian in the form of a letter or affidavit. If only one parent provides proof of consent, the child must also travel with a copy of a court order granting that parent full parental responsibilities.
- A letter from the person in South Africa who is to be responsible for the child on arrival. This letter must contact that person's residential address, as well as contact details for where the child will be staying in South Africa.
- A copy of the identify document, passport, visa or permanent residence permit of the person who is to be responsible for the child on arrival.
- The contact details of the child's parents or legal guardians.
If you are planning to travel to South Africa and will exit the country after 1 June 2015, please remember that you will need to bring these documents with you for use at your time of departure. Families travelling with children under the age of 18 will be restricted from leaving the country without the above mentioned documentation.
Should you need any additional details regarding these policies, we ask that you contact your nearest South African consulate.
*Unabridged birth certificate: Please note that this must show the full details of the child, as well as both parents, including ID numbers and place of birth.
Supporting documents should either be the originals or certified copies of the originals.
What the Experts Say
- Internet facilities are available in all cities and most rural areas.
- Hospitals, transport and educational facilities are world-class.
- Accommodation ranges from guesthouses and boutique hotels to exclusive tented camps.
- If you are going into game parks by yourself, remember to remain in your car and not get out to photograph the wild animals.
From scheduled flights and transfers to self-drives and public transport, find out more on how to travel around South Africa.
We have gathered our most frequently asked travel questions on South Africa to answer any queries you may have before you travel.