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Marrakech Hostels, Morocco
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Hostel | 1.1 km
What is Riad Dia? Quite simply, it is the house that you may have once designed in your head and though 'no, its just not possible I could ever…Read more live in a place like this'. An incredible traditional riad with the atmosphere of a backpackers hostel, Riad Dia is located a minute from Place D'Jeema el Fna. With a lovely swimming pool in the communal courtyard - colourful, sunny and social, lots of dorm rooms), and several terraces to relax on, sunbathe and do some serious tea drinking.from 6.12 USD
Hostel | 0.9 km
Riad Jennah Rouge is a combination of Hansel and Gretel, Alice in Wonderland and the wizard of Oz in the centre of the Marrakech medina - renovated…Read more with only Moroccan artisan and mouth watering colour schemes mixed with hand carved murals in both communal areas and rooms. Seemingly edible, definitely magical and a bit like sitting in the middle of a colourful star constellation. Enter Jennah!from 7.58 USD
Hostel | 1.6 km
HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2012 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Value' in Africa ** 2 minutes from Place D'Jema el Fna, Hostel Riad Marrakech…Read more Rouge would like to assault the senses of those arriving from grey skies with a family run backpackers hostel so colourful it will make your eyes tingle; so friendly it will refresh your spirit; a place where the coffee is so spicy, sweet (and free) that your taste-buds will buzz with excitement, and the possibilities will feel endless.from 5.86 USD
Hostel | 0.0 km
Have you ever wanted to stay in an ancient palace and eat breakfast like the king or queen accompanied by the African sunrise and a side plate…Read more of live Berber music? You will find a truly royal bargain at Hostel Waka Waka – for the first time in Marrakech. With dorms, private rooms, bright communal areas and a daily routine of music and entertainment you can't help but meet other travellers over tea, shisha and sunshine. Spread the travel bug, and enjoy happy hospitality Moroccan Berber style.from 4.66 USD
Hostel | 2.0 km
Dream Kasbah is located in the Kasbah district in Marrakech, 200 m from Moulay El Yazid Mosque. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.…Read morefrom 4.66 USD
Hostel | 1.5 km
It's a stunning building with an atmospheric common area as well as a beautiful roof terrace complete with a skyline view of the city.from 6.41 USD
Hostel | 1.3 km
Taxes of €2 PPPN not included. Kaktus Property is a Riad (traditional house with a patio garden in the centre) located just 100m from the mythical…Read more place that is Jamaa El Fnaa Square.from 4.66 USD
Hostel | 1.5 km
We want to make your stay at Backpackers Grapevine as comfortable as possible.Breakfast is served daily.from 6.55 USD
Hostel | 1.5 km
Riad Atlas features a rooftop terrace with sunbeds situated a 2-minute walk from Jamaa El Fna Square and the souks.from 9.33 USD
Hostel | 1.5 km
By Place D'Jeema el Fna, Rainbow Marrakech is the colourful antidote to the madness of the markets. A true backpacker's hostel for adventurers,…Read more trekkers, hitchers, sun seekers and shoppers looking for a place to relax and socialise. Rainbow Hostel Marrakech will give you a base in Morocco - enjoy the best tea, best dinners, great advice, great company and delightfully free Wi-Fi. Enjoy your stay!from 5.70 USD
Hostel | 0.4 km
The first thing that you see when you just walk in the riad is a large courtyard with traditional fountain on the center and an other on wall…Read more , and a very sitting area which half covered by three nicely designed arch. the rooms on site are pretty large and have big windows that are made out of curved metal and wood. on the first floor one the room is still keeping its old door which is almost 4 meter high. and an amazing hanging out area on the roof terrace.from 4.08 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Just 1 minutes from the magical Place D'Jeema el Fna, Riad Les Deux Portes is an oasis of calm that provides a charming welcome into the beautiful…Read more that is Marrakech...from 2.33 USD
Hostel | 1.0 km
2 minutes from Place D'Jeema el Fna and in the centre of the souqs is Kif-Kif Marrakech...Enjoy tea and shisha in our traditional Moroccan tangerine…Read more courtyard - classic and calm; wind your way up the staircase to find a first floor hippy vibe - fun, lively and full of music; our top floor is dedicated to Berber culture and style.from 2.91 USD
Hostel | 1.2 km
1 minute from Place D'Jeema el Fna in the centre of the souqs and the first ever edible hostel riad for adventure hungry travellers in Marrakech…Read more The free tea and cake– may stop you from trying to bite into the walls – or maybe not... Have a taste… Riad Layla Rouge breathes in the Mad Hatter's tea party of colour that Marrakech conjures, and breathes out the nearby chaos – a gentler but still eccentric heartbeatfrom 7.87 USD
Hostel | 1.1 km
If you find yourself lost upon your arrival to Marrakech, just look at the locals with a lost face, you'll see that they will automatically…Read more point you towards the jemaa el-Fna square, without a doubt, the very centre of Marrakech.from 4.22 USD
Guesthouse | 1.6 km
At 150 meters from Djemaa-El-Fna Square, quiet, but close to monuments, souks and animation. Riad Dar Tamlil has 4 bedrooms with private bathroom…Read more and with air conditioning.from 16.90 USD
Guesthouse | 2.2 km
Riad Bayti Marrakech - Riad Hotel Boutique in Marrakech Medina. 4 Standard Rooms + 4 Junior Suites. A playful combination of traditional architecture…Read more and modern styling. This is not a Hotel it is an Experience.from 17.16 USD
Hostel | 1.0 km
The essence of Moroccan culture can be found at Dar Radya located in the heart of the Medina.from 7.39 USD
Hotel | 2.5 km
Riad Osefina offers 5 comfortable private rooms in the heart of the Medina and at the entrance of the souks.from 14.57 USD
Hotel | 1.4 km
Hotel Cecil Marrakesh is equipped to welcome guests and offer an excellent service in an ideal location in Marrakech.from 12.32 USD
Hostel | 0.1 km
Riad Massin is a magnificent 19th-century Riad, it stands alongside the ramparts (historical wall surrounding Medina) of Marrakech.from 4.22 USD
Guesthouse | 1.7 km
Traditional Moroccan House. Situated in the heart of Marrakesh Medina and only 5 minutes walk to Jemma Fna Square.from 14.57 USD
Hotel | 1.5 km
Aday is a charming, small Hotel that welcomes you to see the sights of Marrakech and much more!from 6.34 USD
Hostel | 1.1 km
Rodamón Riad Marrkech offers a rooftop terrace & bar with views of the Atlas Mountains and the Kotoubia Mosque.from 12.67 USD
Guesthouse | 1.3 km
Riad Dihya offers comfortable private rooms in the heart of the Medina.from 12.82 USD
Guesthouse | 1.6 km
Welcome to RIAD ZINEB, a traditional Moroccan guesthouse located in the heart of the Medina, just a few minutes away from the central piazza…Read more of Jemma El fna...from 34.97 USD
Guesthouse | 0.9 km
Dar Zaman is a cool, chic boutique riad in Marrakesh Medina, offering Moroccan charm and romance. Ideally situated close to historical sites,…Read more and minutes from several top restaurants. Free WiFi, laptop use, and lovely fun team to take care of you!from 32.06 USD
Hostel | 2.0 km
Only 10 minutes walk from the main square of Marrakech, Jema El Fna, Hostel Bik is locatated in the heart of an authentic area. Abdul and his…Read more team will welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere to make your stay unforgettable and to help you discover Marrakesh, the famous city.from 5.83 USD
Guesthouse | 2.0 km
Riad Menzeh offers comfortable private rooms in Marrakech. All comfort for a great stay in the Red City.from 11.66 USD
Guesthouse | 1.8 km
Riad107 and its way of life. 7 minutes by walk from all the most famous places to see in the historical part of the Red City (Jemaa El Fna, Bahia…Read more Palace, Medersa ben Youssef, Museum of Marrakesh…), the Riad 107 is perfect to discover and enjoyed the atmosphere of Marrakesh.from 17.49 USD
Hostel | 0.6 km
Riad Amlal Features 5 authentically decorated rooms and offers a true Moroccan ambiance. Each room has been individually decorated and features…Read more air conditioning as well as private bathroom facilities. In addition to a nice open terrace, the perfect place to relax and unwind during the day in the sunshine or at night under the stars.from 6.99 USD
Hostel | 1.2 km
** HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Location' in Africa **
Plaza Djemaa el-Fna, without a doubt, the very…Read more center of Marrakech. Barely 300 meters away, the new Equity Point Marrakech hostel appears like a sanctuary for travelers, with 4 to 10 bed dorms, doubles and singles. No detail or decoration has been forgotten.
Hostel | 1.6 km
Amour d'auberge offers comfortable dorms in the heart of Marrakech, the hostel has female, male and mixed dorms.from 6.41 USD
Guesthouse | 0.4 km
Riad Barrokowith unique character & style, all are centrally located in the heart of the old section of the city " Médina " in Marrakech.…Read morefrom 25.64 USD
Hotel | 2.1 km
Riad Azcona is a comfortable guesthouse located in the centre of the Red City. The property offers stylish private rooms all with private bathroom.…Read morefrom 43.13 USD
Guesthouse | 2.3 km
Riad Karmela is a heaven of peace in total contrast with the excitement of the souks to its doors, is only 8 min from the main Square Djemma…Read more El Fnaa.from 34.97 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Riad Eva has a traditional Moroccan open-plan courtyard with a large two-tier rooftop sun terrace, perfect for relaxing!from 12.32 USD
Guesthouse | 1.8 km
Riad Puchka Marrakech is a nice traditional villa in the heart of the Medina.from 26.81 USD
Hostel | 1.3 km
Majorelle Hostel offers comfortable and spacious dorms in the heart of the Medina, Marrakech.from 3.17 USD
Hotel | 1.5 km
Located near the famous Jemaa Elfna in the medina of Marrakech , Riad el Kennaria Hotel , completely restored following the Moroccan tradition…Read more , invites you to experience the joy and charm of the red city .from 16.32 USD
Hostel | 2.3 km
Nice atmosphere and great staff! We will be delighted to welcome you.from 5.83 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Riad Taghazout it's the nearest Ryad to the famous square Jamee El Fena, with AC rooms, you'll feel comfortable in a very authentic area... Of…Read more all the Moroccan imperial cities, Marrakech is undoubtedly that whose name evokes more exoticism, expatriation enchantment in Morocco.from 16.55 USD
Guesthouse | 0.5 km
Located in the heart of the Medina, this traditional Moroccan house offers charm and authenticity, just five minutes from the Jemaa El Fna square.…Read more This charming house offers calm and serenity. Push the door to discover a different world.from 26.23 USD
Hotel | 1.6 km
The Hotel Atlas is only 2 minutes from the mythic square Jemaa El Fna, in the heart of the medina of Marrakech and close to most important historical…Read more sites of the city, the hotel Atlas designed in the purest traditional moroccan style, with its wide and green two patios, offers you charming rooms with exceptional price/quality starting from a single room to quintuple, the hotel staff will answer any of your requests. So for your next stay in Marrakech you are welcome at Hotel Atlas.from 7.60 USD
Guesthouse | 0.7 km
Family run for selected clients who look for some peace and quiet, the splash of fountains, the warbling of birds, relaxation and plenty of rest.…Read more Just outside and very close by to the main sites, restaurants and bustling activity of fabulous Marrakech. Also the town's largest and most famous hamam El Bacha is right next door.from 3.50 USD
Hostel | 1.5 km
Dar Lbahja offers a wide range of private and shared accommodation in the centre of the Old Medina.from 5.28 USD
Guesthouse | 1.0 km
A guesthouse ideally located in the médina, 2 steps from the famous Jemâa-el-Fna place and the Minaret of Koutoubia.from 21.12 USD
Guesthouse | 1.2 km
With more than 14 years experience, the Douarskoll Guesthouse offers a truly professional service. We offer our customers a comfortable stay…Read more and a truly Moroccan experience. The host Mohamed speaks fluent French and American/English and has a university degree in French Linguistics and Literature. Sharing rooftop discussions with him helps you better understand the rich culture and traditions of Morocco. The Marrakesh native Mohamed has an in-depth knowledge of the country, and he takes time and pleasure in answering your questions to help you plan your trips - in Marrakesh and outside of the city in the nearby mountains or desert. We arrange expeditions to interesting areas such as Ouarzazate, Zagora, Merzouga, Essaouira to see the ocean and the Portuguese fortifications, or to the mountains closer to Marrakesh such as Ourika Valley, Ouirgane, Imlil. There will, of course, be opportunities for camel riding. We have selected a trips company with a reputation for high quality service.from 13.20 USD
Hotel | 1.5 km
Hotel Imouzzer is close to palace badiaa. We offer free internet access and 24 hours security.from 7.92 USD
Guesthouse | 1.9 km
Riad Palais Azukar offers all comfort for a great and unique stay in Marrakech.from 11.66 USD
Guesthouse | 2.5 km
Riad Aicha is a B&B in the heart (Medina) of Marrakech. It has 6 rooms with each a bathroom and aircon. Further there is a salon, hammam, swimmingpool…Read more and two terraces on the roof. The Riad is totaly reconstructed with a modern look, with traditionel elements.from 26.23 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Riad Marrakiss is a comfortable and refined place located on the outskirts of the Jemaa el Fna Square in Marrakech.from 18.94 USD
Guesthouse | 2.2 km
Riad Shaden is a traditional 6 bedroom riad in the medina of Marrakech, an easy 15 minute walk from Djemaa al Fna and the souks. All rooms are…Read more situated around a central courtyard, with fountain, fruit trees and seating areas. There is a spacious ground floor living room, and a courtyard dining area. Riad Shaden has a large, secluded and sunny roof terrace with sun beds and parasols. Our staff speak English, French and Spanish. Riad Shaden is proud to have been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2012, 2013 and again in 2014.from 26.81 USD
Guesthouse | 1.6 km
Welcome to Dar Lunab, your traditional Riad in the Medina of Marrakech!from 7.92 USD
Hotel | 2.2 km
Riad Tamarrakecht is located in the Medina. The Riad offers stylish and comfortable private rooms.from 30.10 USD
Guesthouse | 1.7 km
Riad Villa El-Arsa is ideally situated in the heart of the Medina, near the buzzing main square of 'Place Jemaa El F'na' with its snake charmers,…Read more story tellers and medicine men.from 29.63 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Beautiful Riads in a Moroccan style located in the medina of Marrakech, just a few minutes walking distance from the Plaza Jamaa el Fnaa and…Read more the Souks markets!from 12.82 USD
Hotel | 1.0 km
Riad Ghali and Spa offers all comfort for a great stay in the Medina.from 36.43 USD
Hotel | 1.3 km
Imperial Holiday & SPA offers all services and amenities expected for a relaxing stay in Marrakech.from 27.98 USD
Guesthouse | 1.6 km
Riad Espagne offers comfortable private rooms in the heart of the Medina.from 8.54 USD
Hotel | 2.3 km
The 180 rooms of this magnificent 4.5 star hotel feature superior amenities. All rooms include internet access, television, internet access (wireless).…Read more Moreover, this property in Marrakech offers: nightclub / DJ, room service, bathroom (s) Meeting / Banquet. Other recreational and leisure available include Kids Club, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, massage.from 24.09 USD
Guesthouse | 0.4 km
Picolina Riad is located in the heart of the medina of Marrakech, in a quiet and easily accessible, our guest house is 15 minutes walk from the…Read more famous Jemaa el Fna and 10 minutes from garden Majorelle.from 18.65 USD
Guesthouse | 0.4 km
We are situated at the heart of the Marrakech Medina, near to Place Jemma Lafna (5 min) . Easy access to bus routes, you find a parking place…Read more just 100 meters from the door of Riad.from 12.41 USD
Guesthouse | 2.0 km
Riad Badi is a real guesthouse where we (the owners) live all the year. Riad Badi is located in the old town and adapted if you would like to…Read more visit the Medina (old town) nearby the hustle but calm and peaceful. If you are looking for a place of calm and comfort, genuine care and a stroll to the main square in the medina, then Riad Badi is honestly the perfect place for you! We welcome you in our home and share our Moroccan experience. You can smoke ONLY on the terrace. Isabelle and Christian.from 31.69 USD
Apartment | 2.1 km
My Inn is a nice and well-decorated apartment in Marrakech.from 10.56 USD
Guesthouse | 1.7 km
Dar Rania offers comfortable and charming private rooms in the Azbezt district. Great location near all main tourist attractions.from 12.44 USD
Guesthouse | 0.8 km
Dart Tuscia - Charming guest house in the medina of Marrakech. Low rates, friendly staff at your disposition. Tradition and confort. It is a…Read more very good point of depart to discover the true life of the red city.from 16.90 USD
Guesthouse | 0.0 km
This stylish Moroccan house situated in the middle of the old quarter (Medina) with five bedrooms available to rent.from 12.67 USD
Guesthouse | 0.4 km
At Riad du petit Price an efficient but discrete staff is at you service day and night. we have 8 rooms all with air conditional , private bathroom…Read more ,restaurant,swiming pool , rooffrom 26.41 USD
Hotel | 2.1 km
Riad Chennaoui guesthouse is on a surface of 360 m² in the heart of the Medina, within close proximity to the Bahia Palace, Museum Dar Si-Said,…Read more Badi Palace, Koutoubia, and the Souk. We are also 5 minutes from Jamaa El Fna square where you will be able to experience Moroccan culture which will stay with you forever.from 12.32 USD
Hotel | 0.0 km
The Riad dalia team can suggest a variety of activities, calling on a host of local partners.from 16.32 USD
Guesthouse | 0.9 km
Riad Al Andaluz is a beautiful riad located in Marrakesh's Medina, a quiet oasis near the famous Jemaa El Fna square.from 23.31 USD
Hotel | 1.8 km
Riad Bonheur is a a cosy Riad located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. The property offers comfortable private rooms for 2 or 4 people.…Read morefrom 24.77 USD
Guesthouse | 2.3 km
Recently inaugurated, RIAD KARIM, is a nice and small Riad, located in the district Kasbah, close to monuments and the famous Djemaa El Fna…Read more Square.from 13.99 USD
Guesthouse | 1.9 km
This traditional Riad offers hammam treatments and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Medina.from 33.51 USD
Hostel | 1.7 km
Riad Sijane offers comfortable dorms in the heart of the Medina.from 10.49 USD
Hotel | 0.9 km
Palais Blanc offers comfortable and stylish private rooms at the entrance of Medina.from 69.94 USD
Apartment | 1.8 km
Hotel Massimo-Kech offers 18 stylish private studios up to 2 people in the neighbourhood of Hivernage, Marrakech.from 69.94 USD
Guesthouse | 17.1 km
Jnane Allia is a luxurious Riad with spacious and comfortable suites. There is a swimming pool.from 42.36 USD
Hostel | 0.4 km
Hostel Riad l'Orange Bleue is a comfortable and fully furnished hostel located in the Medina. Great place to stay to live an unforgettable exeperience…Read more in Marrakech.from 13.99 USD
Guesthouse | 1.2 km
Layla's House has 5 comfortable private rooms with all comfort for a great stay in Marrakech.from 20.40 USD
Hotel | 1.9 km
Riad Dar Nejma is a great place to stay for those who are looking for a relaxing stay in the Red City.from 31.09 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Oulaya Tarra is a beautiful property near the Jemma El Fna square. The Riad offers nice and comfortable private rooms.from 19.72 USD
Hostel | 2.3 km
Hostel Bouhma is located close to Palais de La Bahia, the hostel offers dorms up to 6 people with private bathroom.from 10.49 USD
Guesthouse | 1.7 km
Riad Safa has comfortable private accommodation in the Medina. Perfect place to stay for a relaxing vacation in Marrakech.from 34.97 USD
Hotel | 1.6 km
Riad la Cigale offers comfortable and well-decorated private rooms in the centre of the Red City. Breakfast is included.from 46.63 USD
Guesthouse | 2.1 km
Riad Les Oliviers our most simple Riad property is situated next to the walls of the famous and sumptuous Palias Bahia and close to the principal…Read more and most important historic sites of the city, namely the Saadien Tombs, the Palais Badiaa and the famous Koutoubia Minaret with its marvellous gardens. In the immediate vicinity you will find the not to be missed Jamaa El Fna Square.from 58.28 USD
Guesthouse | 1.6 km
RIAD CAESAR is located in the prestigious town of Derb JAMAA Derb Dabachi, two minutes walk from Jemaa el Fna and its fascinating colorful spectacle. It…Read more is the ideal starting point to browse the medina of Marrakech and discover the charm of the town red, you'll be steps away from the Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said museum and souks (shops craft) .. .from 34.39 USD
Guesthouse | 0.5 km
Riad Jomana is located in Bab Doukkala, a lively and authentic part of the Old City, right on the doorstep of the myriad bazaars and just 8 minutes…Read more from Jemaa el Fna square.from 22.93 USD
Guesthouse | 1.5 km
Riad Les Ammonites offers large and comfortable private rooms for a relaxing stay in Marrakech.from 34.97 USD
Guesthouse | 1.7 km
Riad Linda is British owned & peacefully situated at only 5 minutes' walk from Djemma el Fna Square & the souks. Riad Linda is proud to have…Read more been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013. Our friendly English / French speaking staff will take very good care of you. Our prices include breakfast, complimentary mint tea on arrival, complimentary water & free Wi-Fi. We can arrange for transfers from the airport for a small extra cost.from 11.44 USD
Hotel | 1.1 km
Dar Moulay Ali is beautiful and traditional property is the centre of the Red City.from 26.41 USD
Guesthouse | 0.0 km
Close to the center you'll find a quiete, private oasis!from 29.14 USD
Guesthouse | 0.3 km
Hippie deluxe: a beautifully restored trio of 17th century Riads hidden in Marrakech's medina, keenly priced and very chilled. At the heart of…Read more this beautiful whitewashed Riad lies a patio with a banana tree, a soothing fountain and a swimming pool all open onto galleries and big rooms. They all add splashes of light colors to the exquisitely renovated parts.from 27.07 USD
Guesthouse | 0.0 km
This authentic old house in Marrakesh has been transformed into a charming Riad or guest house which mingles the refinement of traditional architecture…Read more and the comfort of a modern Marrakech accommodation in a harmonious way. Its nine guest rooms and suites are organized around three luxurious patios planted with orange-trees and some desert plants. A murmuring wonderful fountain adorns the middle of the patio along with the singing of birds.from 31.00 USD
Hotel | 2.1 km
Imperial Plaza Hotel and Spa is located in the heart of Marrakech. This luxurious hotel has a unique structure and offers breathtaking views…Read more over the city. From the 6th floor, guests can admire the impressive Atlas Mountains and the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque. The mosque can be reached in only 8 minutes by car while the airport and the Royal golf can be reached in 15 minutes from the property.from 31.47 USD
Guesthouse | 1.0 km
Called after the giant olive tree reigning inside the central courtyard, this unique place has another mistress, Lalla Nadia, whose smile welcomes…Read more all our guests with the purest Moroccan tradition.from 22.66 USD
Guesthouse | 2.6 km
With a terrace overlooking Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, Riad Dubai is an 8-minute walk from the Agdal Gardens full of orange, lemon,…Read more fig, apricot and pomegranate trees.from 17.49 USD
Guesthouse | 0.0 km
Again this is one of our simplest yet sophisticated touches we added to Dar Baraka. Restored in the slightest respect of the traditions boasting…Read more elegance and sobriety, this small house is home for 5 exquisite rooms giving way to a cooling patio teeming with the finest sounds merging from the fountain and its environment.from 30.05 USD
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Get To Know Us
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of Green Pond Baptist Church is to love God, to love others, and to magnify the name of Jesus Christ. The vision of our church is to glorify God by making true disciples throughout all the nations by means of missionary activity and support, to minister the ordinances, to edify believers, and to do all that is sovereignly possible and biblically permissible to magnify the name of Jesus. Through worship, spiritual growth, and outreach we have adopted the mission statement Exalting, Equipping, Evangelizing.
Leadership Team:
Our leadership team, comprised of two staff members and a host of volunteers, recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are laborers who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
Rev. Jim Williams, Pastor
As the primary leader at Green Pond Baptist Church, Pastor Jim has a passion for carefully unpacking the truths of Scripture. Formerly a Regional Vice-President for The First Savings Bank in Walterboro, SC, Jim began part-time ministry work with churches in the Colleton Baptist Association while still employed in the banking industry. After being called as pastor of Green Pond Baptist Church, he left banking and entered full-time ministry. He has served at Green Pond Baptist Church for twenty years. He and his wife, Pam, have two grown children and two grandchildren.
Youth Minister
The Youth Minister position at Green Pond Baptist Church is part-time and is currently unfilled. We hope to fill this vacancy soon.
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Indianapolis drivers dodge monster potholes
There is no getting around them. After last week's near-record snow, deep freeze and subsequent thaw, potholes are proliferating.
On main streets, side streets and neighborhood streets, potholes are making mayhem for motorists like Andy Hsu.
"Boom, boom! It was like the earth shaking," he said with excitement in his voice.
Hsu lost two tires on his mini van to a wheel-eating, suspension-killing monster of a pothole that claimed at least a dozen victims over the weekend. DPW workers have since filled it up.
Hsu said it made him feel a little sick "in terms of the city not getting to it on time."
The city has declared pothole repair priority one.
Eleven work crews began the day with a to-do list 500 holes long. DPW expects hundreds and hundreds more potholes to form. They're caused by the combination of snow, extreme cold and now melting temperatures.
"It's a constant battle," explained DPW spokesperson Stephanie Sample. "It's the nature of the beast. Potholes have been around a long time. I don't think they are going away anytime soon."
Since the Romans built roads, potholes have been tearing them up. Freewheeling civilizations have been trying to fix them ever since, without much success.
London is experimenting with infra-red pothole repairing technology.
An American company invented a one-man pothole-filling machine. The manufacturer claims it can do three times the work of a three-man work crew.
Indianapolis relies on the old-school shovel, fill and stomp-it-down method, hoping the weather cooperates and the patches hold until spring.
There are ways to help yourself avoid costly repairs caused by potholes. Here's advice we gathered from several sources.
Be careful of "harmless" puddles. Still waters run deep.
Avoid swerving to avoid a hole. You may cause a more serious accident.
Keep the tires properly inflated. That could help avoid damage to the tire sidewall or the rim.
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Slow down, but just before hitting the pothole, ease up on the breaks. That will take some of the weight off the car's fronts suspension and allow it to absorb the shock.
To report a pothole to the city, click here. For interstate potholes,click here.
If your car is damaged by a pothole, you can try filing a tort claim against the City of Indianapolis. But the city has to have a record of a pothole complaint at that location or they won't pay out.


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Date: November 8, 2013 05:03PM
In a previous dividend safety analysis we took a look at Philip Morris International (PM). Based on feedback from that article, several readers requested that a current dividend safety analysis be done for other tobacco companies as well, in particular, Altria Group Inc. (MO), Reynolds American Inc. (RAI), Lorillard Inc. (LO), and British American Tobacco PLC (BTI). Instead of doing these individually I thought it would be good to see them compared side-by-side in one analysis.
Altria Group owns three tobacco companies in the U.S. Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company and John Middleton are market leaders in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also owns Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and has an economic interest in SABMiller plc.
* Dividend history includes data before the spin-off of Philip Morris International
Reynolds American sells cigarette and other tobacco products in the U.S. Some of their notable brands include Camel, Pall Mall, Winston, Kool, Doral, Salem, Grizzly and Kodiak.
Lorillard manufactures and sells cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in the U.S. Some of their notable cigarette brands include Newport, Kent, True, Maverick, and Old Gold. Their electronic cigarettes are marketed under the blu eCigs brand name.
British American Tobacco is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, UK. It is the world's second-largest tobacco company by sales. BTI offers its products under such brands as Kent, Lucky Strike, Rothmans, Vogue, Viceroy, Benson & Hedges, Captain Black and Dunhill among others.
It's interesting to note that Altria is the lowest scoring (3) and highest yielding (5.1%) of the four stocks. Like most tobacco companies, Altria's free cash flow payout ratio is on the higher side, but a current and five-year average ratio above 90% leaves little room for growth from that area. Looking closer we see that the FCF ratio increased dramatically after Philip Morris International was spun off. Altria does have an impressive profit margin consistency considering it sells a product that is taxed more every year and has more advertising restrictions imposed each year.
Reynolds is also around 90% for its FCF payout ratio, but it also has twice the current annual dividend payment in cash on hand. Reynolds has succeeded as well in keeping its profit margins steady and also has the lowest debt-to-total-capital of the four stocks.
Lorillard's debt to total capital appears extremely high, but like Philip Morris International, this is due to having negative stockholders' equity. The negative equity is caused by Lorillard utilizing a favorable credit market to fund share buybacks, so this isn't necessarily a negative. Lorillard also has twice the current annual dividend payment in cash on hand. One negative that should be investigated further for Lorillard is its declining profit margin over the past five years. Perhaps one reason for this is the additional money Lorillard has spent developing and marketing its blu eCig electronic cigarette product.
Finally, British American Tobacco scored the highest of the four with a 7. BTI has a low FCF payout ratio, a strong and increasing profit margin, and the highest rated bond of the group. BTI's current cash on hand does not cover one annual dividend payment and its quick ratio is lower than we'd like to see, but overall the company's current dividend appears to be very safe based on the above metrics.
The tobacco industry offers several options for income seeking investors. The above rating system is meant to help investors identify strengths of a company that reinforce the safety of its dividend, as well as point out potential issues that could threaten the health of the dividend.
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Opening reception for the artist at Jack Shainman Gallery: Thursday, September 8, from 6-8 PM
Opening reception for the artist at Mary Boone Gallery, Chelsea: Saturday, September 10, from 6-8 PM
Jack Shainman Gallery is pleased to announce Ever-After, a solo exhibition of new work by Nick Cave. Cave will present a group of 'Soundsuits.' This sculptural form based on the scale of the artist's body is at the core of Cave's practice. It camouflages the body, masking and creating a second skin that conceals race, gender, and class, forcing the viewer to look without judgment. However, Ever-After marks a noticeable shift in his approach. The 'Soundsuits' will interact within subtly narrative tableaux. These figurative landscapes connect the viewer to a social consciousness, summoning the echoes and voices which Cave believes have been paralyzed to silence and subjected to unfair altercations in an often hostile society.
'Mating Season' is an encounter of white-haired, boyish bunny figures suggesting a sublime play of fornication, placed in multiple positions. 'Speak Louder' comprises a group of figures that unite into one organism. Several of the figures gesture in a manner that reveals emotional references and together speaks of a multiplying figure that becomes an assemblage or a whole. The unifying surface of the piece is constructed from a surge of assorted black buttons. Each button offers the reflection of a memory, a thought, and the inheritance of personal identity. The accumulation of buttons invades a singular cloth producing a choir of voices. These tableaux will provoke new readings of Cave's work, which in the past has been constructed around the individual figure.
The cumulative effect will be a black and white interior psychological world probing consciousness, contemplation and deep exploration. There is an ephemeral quality that articulates both absence and a transcendent yet dependent spirit. Ultimately Cave strips down to the bare essence in this exhibition, turning his back on the noise as he chooses to walk into what he pictures as an abyss of serenity. This experience is inextricably linked to Cave's concurrent solo exhibition at Mary Boone Gallery, which is an open playground of 'Soundsuits' that celebrates exuberance, chaos, and color. The two exhibitions form one complete encounter.


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The disease is caused by the soil-inhabiting fungus Phytophthora fragariae. Healthy roots are infected by spores produced from other infected plants. These spores can move through the soil and penetrate the tips of roots, growing within the root system. A few days after infection, the roots begin to rot. The fungus produces spores within this rotted tissue; eventually, the spores and the rotted roots become incorporated into the soil. Frequently, the diseased area in the bed follows a definite pattern. Plants showing above ground symptoms occur in patches where the soil is wettest. Symptoms depend on the severity of the root rotting. Severely diseased plants are stunted, with the younger leaves turning a blue green and the older ones, red, yellow, or orange. Plants will eventually wilt and die. As the number of diseased roots increases, plant size, yield, and berry size decrease. When a young, infected root is cut open lengthwise, the stele or core above the rot is red. This diagnostic symptom occurs when the soil is cool. As the disease progresses, the lateral roots die, giving the main roots a "rattail" appearance.
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Wecome to Jerry's Audi Fox Webpage
This website is dedicated to the Audi Fox ( called the Audi 80 in Europe). There are three reasons why I have created this particular site:
1978 Audi Fox Brochure (same as mine including the colour)
- Although a rather significant model, the Fox seems to have fallen between the cracks as far as Audi enthusiasts are concerned; at least I have found no specific site for the marque and only scattered references to it among the myraid of Audi sites on the net.
- It is now a relatively rare item - at least in Canada (and I suspect North America).
- And finally it is a great car and I would encourage other Audi Fox owners to E - mail to me their stories and photograhs.
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Interior view
Introduction: Code named "E A 400", the Fox was designed and developed in - house by Audi at Ingolstadt. It made its debut (as the Audi 80) in Europe in the summer of 1972 garnering critical acclaim from automotive writers. North America, however, did not see its first Fox until early 1973. Initially offered as a 2 and 4 door (with a wagon added later) the prices in Canada ranged from about $4795 to $7500 during its 6 year production run. Total sales for Canada are not available but in the United States 142,500 new units were sold during the same period.
The Audi Fox: A Brief History (1972 - 79)
Design/Concept: The progenitor for the Fox undoubtedly was the NSU K70 which Volkswagen made into the VW K70 when it bought the company in 1969 and merged it with Audi. The new unibody (unitized through a process of arc and spot welding) not only had great structural strength combined with lightweight construction but was (and is) aesthetically pleasing with crisp, nicely creased lines, balanced proportions, thin roof pillars and an attractive grille replete with Audi's 4 interlocking rings.
Because of its front wheel drive design, the interior was relatively spacious for its overall size (only 14.5 feet in length) with a generous trunk (15.4 cu. feet) and all in a package that weighed a mere 2100 pounds. Indeed, most automotive authorities agreed that the Fox was a "marvel of functional design" that while" look[ing} small from the outside was actually very roomy on the inside..." (Road & Track) and adequately "... fit four to 5 people and their luggage"(Car and Driver).
Although the suspension was relatively straight forward with torsion - crank construction in the rear and independent Macpherson struts in the front the Audi Fox did have an unusual feature. It was designed with "negative steering roll radius".Without being technical, in the case of uneven front braking conditions (such as a tire blowout) this innovation allows the car to steer in the direction that helps the driver maintain directional stability.
Mechanicals: The engine employed in the Fox was a new unit designed totally in - house by VW and Audi. It was relatively simple and very durable with a cast iron block, an aluminum cylinder head and a single overhead camshaft driven by an internally toothed belt. The 1973 and 1974 models had the 1471 cc. version - a four cylinder rated at 75 h p. Through 1975 - 1979 a slightly larger (1588 cc) variant was used with a fuel injection system replacing the carburettor producing 78 h p @ 5500 rpm.
Road Test: Voted "Car of the Year" by no less than 3 journals when it came out, I can attest that it is a comfortable, economical (72 km/gal. highway and 45km/gal.city with the manual) touring automobile with good performance (0 to 100 km/h in about 13 seconds) and very safe.
As with other German cars the ride is taut and well controlled.This is especially true over rough surfaces where its long travel suspension ensures relatively smooth and uneventful progress. Indeed, its a great handling car with a turning circle of just 32 feet. Only at the extreme limits of adhesion does the understeer become dangerous enough for the car to break away as it were. I have never quite reached that point. I found it a relaxing cruiser on long distance trips - one could drive the the car all day at 130 - 140 km p h (if it were not as against the law).
Significance: The Audi Fox was significant for a number of reasons
The Fox did for VW what the K - car did for Chrysler (the comparison ends there since the K - car was much inferior) - it rescued VW. By the end of the 1960's VW was on a financial down swing. Sales of the Beetle flatten out and the rising Deutschmark made exports more and more expensive.In the North American context, the Fox also had an
Meanwhile, the 411 model which was to replace the Beetle was not overly successful. What VW needed was a completely new line of cars. And that's what the 80/Fox heralded setting the stage for a whole range of very successful front wheel drive, water cooled cars including the Golf, Jetta, Passat/Dasher and Scirocco.
impact; its efficiency in fuel, space utility and front
drive technology pointed the way for Detriot's plunge
into front wheel drive automobiles.
And indeed, the design was so good that it was resurrected in 1987 as the VW Fox, a downgraded version of the original (with VW's detuned 1.8 L. engine). The car, built in Brazil,was imported to Canada until 1992.
The Life and Times of my Audi FoxThe Audi Fox featured below was my first new car purchased in Edmonton, July 28, 1978 at a substantive (at the time) $7,200. I drove it for the next 15 years and 245, 000 kms blissfully ignorant of the less than sterling reputation these models had for reliability. In this decade and one half (which included 7 trips across Canada) the car performed admirably with no serious problems and never once left me stranded.
Then in 1993 for reasons that in retrospect remain obscure, I sold my old friend. It was driven into the sunset and I thought that was the end of that. However, in the spring of 1996 it suddenly re - appeared in Grande Prairie, alas in far less pristine shape than when it left. In fact, it was barely running - the engine was shot and the fenders looked like metal munching gremblins had them for lunch.
Such a forlorn state for one having served so well was acuting distressing. I just couldn't let it dissipate to its final rusting place in some junkyard cemetery. This car, which had been an inextricable part of my life and times in the Great White Alberta North, deserved a better fate. There was only one right thing to do - buy it back and fix it up!
In the next few months my wallet got lighter but the patient got a whole lot better. The mechanicals have been resuscitated, the body redone and painted to the same original metallic green which had first caught my eye in the show room. Sentimentality aside, my born - again Fox is earning its keep the second time around. Once more, it has begun plying the streets of Grande Prairie on a daily basis. My significant other -an Audi 5000 - is now in storage for the winter.
The photo with me included is after the most recent restoration about two years ago (a Ford 150 ran into it 2 weeks after the first restoration but thats a different story). The other photo was taken about 1982 when Alberta license plates were still yellow.
Please visit my other automobile related site: Book Project on exotic 4 door sedans
Any comments? thoughts? suggestions? E - mail me.
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The regulations in 900.12(e)(5)(i) require that an x-ray unit pass an annual test for AEC performance over a range of 2 to 6 cm thick absorbers.
If a unit is used clinically at combinations of kVp and filtration that include tissue thicknesses outside the 2 to 6 cm range, must it meet the AEC performance requirements at the thicknesses where it operates and must it be tested at those technique factors under the annual quality control requirements?
No, the unit is not required to meet the AEC performance specification outside the 2 to 6 cm range and the physicist is not required to test the AEC performance requirements for thicknesses outside this range during the annual survey. However, we strongly recommend that in addition to the required testing in the 2 to 6 cm range, the unit also be tested at all clinically used thicknesses outside this range and that the action limits specified in the regulations be applied to the extended test. If the unit cannot meet these action limits outside the 2-6 cm range, FDA recommends that a technique chart be developed showing appropriate techniques (kVp and density control settings) for the different breast thicknesses and compositions so that optical densities within +/- 0.30 (+/- 0.15 after October 28, 2002) of the average under phototimed conditions can be produced.
NOTE: After October 28, 2002, the technique charts referred to in the preceding paragraph may be used only for thicknesses outside the 2-6 cm range. For use of technique charts within the 2-6 cm range, see use of manual techniques when the AEC fails.
You should note that under the Equipment Evaluation outlined in 900.12(e)(10), an evaluation of the AEC under all conditions of use is required, not merely recommended. This is because 900.12(e)(10) mandates conformance with all pertinent aspects of 900.12(b) and (e). Under 900.12(b)(10), the AEC is required to be "operable" under "configurations provided." In this context, "operable," as applied to the AEC means that it must meet the density and reproducibility requirements of (e)(5)(i) within the range of 2 to 6 cm. If designed to operate outside that range, the unit must meet the manufacturer's specifications over such additional ranges.
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Dick and Rick Hoyt have been running, competing and inspiring for 25 years. Father Dick has pushed, pulled and ridden with son Rick, born with cerebral palsy, in more than 900 events, including Ironman triathlons.
Monday marked their 25th Boston Marathon. Before the race, the Boston Athletic Association awarded "Team Hoyt" the Patriots' Award, honoring inspirational New Englanders. At the finish line, father and son cruised through a custom ribbon.
"(Rick) loved it," says Dick, 65, proud that he and Rick, 44, never have finished last. "He tried real hard to get his arms in the air, but I zigzagged across the road to show the crowd how much we appreciated it. It was really great."
The Hoyts started racing in 1979 when Rick learned of a race honoring a Westfield (Mass.) College lacrosse player who was paralyzed in a car accident.
Rick, who communicates through a special computer, told his father he wanted to show that life goes on and asked his father to enter the race with him.
The duo finished second to last in the 5-mile race. That night Rick wrote, "When I'm running it feels like my disability disappears."
Maryland chiropractor Larry Herman says he hopes many experience that same exhilarating feeling April 30 at the Frederick (Md.) Marathon, where relay teams of four to 10 individuals are volunteering to push more than a dozen people in wheelchairs for the 26.2 miles.
"When I met Rick and Dick Hoyt, it was like meeting one of your heroes," says Herman, who attended Monday's race to cheer the family.
Bobbye Beall was skeptical when Herman suggested her 28-year-old son, Lucas, who has severe retardation, cerebral palsy and is blind, participate.
"I kept wondering what this is for, what cause is this going to," Beall says. Then she remembered the days when the family lived on a farm, where Lucas loved rides on the swing and tractor or being pulled in a wagon by his brother. She remembered how his face lit up with excitement. She understood.
"The only cause is to give wheelchair-bound people the joy of feeling the wind in your face," says Beall, who will push her son for part of the race. "The more I think about it, the more excited I am."


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SPORTS >>Sylvan Hills closes tourney with win
Leader sports editor
The Sylvan Hills ladies got their first win of the season Saturday in game three of the Mount St. Marys Heavenly Hoops Classic, beating North Pulaski 53-34. The Lady Bears led from the onset, and pulled away to a comfortable margin in the third quarter.
Sylvan Hills full-court pressure turned the tide at the start of the second half. North Pulaski struggled to break the press and turned the ball over, leading to several easy baskets and allowed the Lady Bears to extend their lead to 44-24 by the start of the final frame. They led 16-8 after one quarter of play and 27-18 at halftime. The tournament didnt get off to a great start, but got better and better each game.
Sylvan Hills fell hard to Watson Chapel, losing 58-28, but played the game without two starters. One sat because of injury, the other for breaking a team rule. Things got a lot better in game two, but a win still eluded the team. Russellville slipped away with a 49-48 victory. The Russellville game started the same way the Chapel game did, with the Lady Bears falling behind early. The Lady Cyclones were hot from the floor and scored 23 points in the first quarter. Their 14-point lead at the start of the second period was down to 10 at 31-21 by halftime as Sylvan Hills tightened up the defense and executed better on offense.
The Lady Bears still couldnt close the gap in the third, but rallied to make it a game in the final period. Russellville led 40-28 at the start of the fourth, but the Lady Bears cut the margin to three points with 2:30 left in the game. Thats when sophomore Trinity Thomas was hit with a technical foul. Russellville hit both free throws and scored on the subsequent possession to extend the lead back to seven points.
Still, the Lady Bears didnt give up, they cut it back down to two points with less than a minute left, but the Lady Cyclones hit a big bucket with 10 seconds left to put the game out of reach. Sylvan Hills senior Rochelle Dobbins hit a long three pointer at the buzzer to set the final margin. Sylvan Hills coach Bee Rodden was not pleased with everything she saw in the tournament, but was pleased with the effort.
Weve still got a long way to go, but there was some improvement and they did play hard, Rodden said. We had opportunities to beat Russellville. They only scored nine points in the fourth quarter, and four of them were off the tech, so weve got to be smarter than that. We ran our offenses better and the press was good, so we have some things to build on.
The Sylvan Hills boys and girls traveled to Pulaski Robinson last night after Leader deadlines. Look for details of those games in Fridays edition of the Leader.


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By then the soldiers who had performed the drill had graduated, and so it fell upon the next class to make the film. For weeks, the cadets trained daily, practicing the 10-minute, intricately choreographed moves. Though it was an honor, some considered it a thankless task — all this practicing merely for a film.
It was also, in the eyes of at least one drill sergeant, an ominous one. The drill should only be performed for a memorial service or a burial, Sgt. "An Rua" (The Red) O'Sullivan warned the cadets.
It was bad luck, he said, to perform it for any other reason.


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|Trad, Sport, 3 pitches, 190'
|YDS: 5.8 French: 5b Ewbanks: 16 UIAA: VI- ZA: 15 British: HVS 4c [details]
|Rick Tidrick with friends
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By Anonymous Coward
Dec 5, 2003
|A word on the crux: it seems awfully sandy and frictiony until you move your left foot over (WAY over) into a nice seam. From there, you can simply reach up to a nice jug and haul past.
By kevin jenkins
Sep 4, 2004
|there is a very real danger of getting pumped too early on this. coming out and accross on the first three bolts of the second pitch are an exercise in precision foot placement. stopping for too long is a sure way to drain and fail. be safe!
By Erik Tullberg
From: Colorado Springs
Jun 22, 2008
rating: 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
|We did this route as the second pitch of Finger Ramp. What a nice ending to that climb (though it is run-out between the 2nd and 3rd bolts - then it's good again).
By Nathan Hoobler
Oct 18, 2010
|We climbed this again today. I've always combined pitches 2 & 3, skipped the Son of Tidrick's anchors, and gone directly to the Place in the Sun anchors. I guess that's more like finishing Place in the Sun. I'm curious about the route up from the Sun anchors. Bob's book says "continue up on flexible flakes (5.8)". Has anyone done this ending recently? Care to comment on the pro?
By Nathan Hoobler
Oct 18, 2010
|I also wanted to add that a single 70 m rope gets you down to Tourist Gully maybe 15 feet from the very bottom. Very easy to get off the rope here and scramble down (and easier than using a second rope).
By Bosier Parsons
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 3, 2010
|The third pitch goes right and up from the Place in the Sun anchor at about 8+/9-. You actually step right and down slightly to start the pitch, which is a little exciting getting to the first pin, but not too bad. Then traverse right and up past two more pins to a nice, south-facing ledge/ramp system. The anchor here is 2 drilled pins, webbing, and rap rings. The webbing is definitely old and faded, and next time I climb it, I'll replace it. We didn't this time, because we finished by climbing almost to the top of the Kissing Camels via the last pitches of the Boucher-Twombly Route (5.6). Please note that if you do this, it's illegal to climb up and over the Kissing Camels.
By Bill Olszewski
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Dec 13, 2010
rating: 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
Fun stuff! Led Tidrick's/Place in the Sun link-up. The Tidrick's P1 crux is more mental than anything.
I hope next time to climb all three original pitches and tick that .9+ R 2nd pitch!
By Clay Zamperini
From: Tarzana, CA
Jul 2, 2011
An unfortunate fellow takes a big whipper on the traverse of the second pitch:
By Bill Olszewski
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Feb 24, 2012
rating: 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
|Led pitch 2 the other day, one continuous push starting with Son of Tidrick's and ending at the Place in the Sun anchor. The above description lists 3 bolts on pitch 2 of Tidrick's, the old Soft Touch guide shows 2 pins. All I saw was one modern bolt 20' or so above the SoT anchor and that was it! Pretty freakin' scary leading that traverse over to the PitS anchor....


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Interesting...when did this start to occur just in 1.1? I run 1.1.b15 on a
soekris with 2 senao cards both WEP and DHCP enabled and they are fine.
Something change in 1.1b16 or 17?
Chet Harvey
Pitbull Technologies <http://www.pittech.com/>
Protecting your Digital Assets
Quoting David Kitchens <spider at webweaver dot com>:
> Turn off WEP and I bet you get DHCP, I just confirmed again on a fresh load
> of 1.1 that WEP is messing with DHCP. Personally, I don't know what it is
> that is causing it but I would be willing to do some testing if someone has
> some clues as to what to check.
> Dave
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> > To: m0n0wall at lists dot m0n0 dot ch
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> > link. (hostap mode) I'm using a WRAP board and senao card. It
> > works great with statics, but no DHCP at all. I had seen a
> > few questions about this before in the archives, but no
> > answer. Has this been fixed in a newer release, or am I just
> > doing something wrong.
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Council continues wrangling over park grant
Ward 3 Councilor William Farmer also felt the mayor acted in a disrespectful manner. Farmer speculated that Craighead did not fully understand the Lebanon City Charter, which does not give the mayor authority to submit the application without council approval.
"You either don't know the role of the city council, or you don't care," Farmer said. Farmer indicated he voted against the resolution because of a lack of communication from the mayor to the council while he was working on the details of the grant. Craighead, however, noted he has been working on the grant for a year and went to the Wilson County government on July 2 to get a commitment from them to contribute $50,000 to the local match of $200,000. Farmer and other council members said that they were not informed of this action on July 2.
Farmer said the mayor acted outside of his powers that are given to him by the Lebanon City Charter, despite the change in the grant application process by the TDEC this year. He pointed out that the mayor is an elected official of the people of Lebanon, not the state of Tennessee.
"Once it was voted down 4-2, you didn't have the authority to do anything on Friday, and that's the problem," Farmer said.
Ward 1 Councilor Alex Buhler also voiced his concerns with the resolution and the mayor's actions. Buhler was skeptical about the value of the land the park is to be located on, estimated to be $80,000. Buhler asked where the money would come from if the land was not worth the estimated $80,000.
Buhler also felt the park's lack of restroom facilities, absent from Craighead's grant application, would cost the city too much money when they are built. He cited the cost of the Don Fox Park restrooms as an example, between $35,000 and $40,000.
Craighead responded saying he had addressed all of the council's concerns that they expressed on Aug. 11 and felt he should submit the grant before the deadline.
"I looked at the things we discussed and I had the answers," Craighead told the council.
Craighead reiterated to the council that his decision was based on the advice of the TDEC assistant director of Tennessee Recreation Educational Services Jeni Lind Brinkman.
"If the restrictions said I had to have council approval before sending it, I wouldn't have sent it," Craighead said regarding the grant application.
Craighead also said the council had known about the park since 2009 when they approved a resolution to construct new phases of the Cedar City Trail. He said this grant would only provide improvements to the park and the city would not have to worry about maintenance for two years.
"We had the commitment to do the park as of 2009. The city wouldn't have to pay for maintenance for two years," Craighead said.
The $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation that council approved in 2009 would be used for construction of the new park across from the new Lebanon High School, in addition to constructing new phases of the Cedar City Trail. The new $200,000 grant would be used to construct two pavilions playground equipment at the park.
Craighead assured the council he was only acting in the best interest of the people of Lebanon, and trying to improve the quality of life in the city. He also said his goal was to make Lebanon an attractive place for potential residents and businesses and this new park would go a long way in achieving that goal.
Ward 5 Councilor Haywood Barry agreed with Craighead, noting, "I could not fault the mayor for trying to make Lebanon a better place." Barry was one of the two councilors who voted in favor of the mayor's resolution on Aug. 11, along with Ward 4 Councilor Joe Hayes.
"If the mayor is wrong then he needs to start working with us, and if some of us are wrong then we need to start working with the mayor," Barry said.
However, Farmer and other councilors continued to voice their disapproval and their disappointment. "I think you owe an apology to the council and to the Lebanon people," Farmer said.
Staff Writer Patrick Hall may be contacted at email@example.com.


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|Local utilities
generally prune more trees in public rights-of-way than all other parties
combined. And, underground services have a similar impact. Trees and overhead
lines have been getting in each other's way ever since the first utility pole
was erected along a tree lined street. Initially, trees were considered
obstructions to the electrification of a nation. Lines were built and the
public got electric power, often at the expense of trees.
It should come as no surprise, that the public has long complained about the seeming insensitivity to trees displayed by utility pruning programs. At the same time, utility arborists have legitimate objections about common tree planting practices in utility rights-of-way. Both trees and overhead lines have a legitimate place in human communities. For this reason, it is prudent for every community to take a close look at the practices of local utility companies and the way those practices affect the urban forest. To develop a constructive working relationship, it's important to understand the opportunities for cooperation as well as conflict. Minimizing conflicts requires an examination of the goals and objectives of each function.
The local utility company is responsible for maintaining safe and reliable electrical service to its customers. Trees growing near overhead lines can pose a threat to reliability and public safety, so trimming and removing trees along the "utility strip" is one important utility function. Simply put, utilities manage the portion of the urban forest growing near overhead power lines. However, the community is responsible for maintaining and preserving all components of the urban forest, including parks, greenways, and street trees growing in the "utility strip."
A municipal arborist views the urban tree as a generalist; each tree is a valuable and integral part of the entire urban forest. Condition, vigor, size, and maintenance needs are items that require attention for the good of the community. On the other hand, a utility arborist focuses on trees as they relate to overhead lines. The goal of a utilities tree trimming efforts is that clearance be obtained between the power lines and the trees. When the need for line clearance work is assessed, the decision to trim or remove is made from that perspective. Work closely with your local utility to broaden priorities and benefit the urban forest as well as the utility system.
Some utilities have developed vegetation management plans, which are similar to municipal street tree management plans. Before scheduled maintenance is performed, a crew conducts a pre-job survey of the tree work along the line. This inventory identifies the amount of trimming and tree removal work required. Inventory information also helps allocate labor and equipment resources, and establish crew makeup and work practices.
"Round-over" or "topping" techniques of pruning are not acceptable standards for tree trimming.
|Planting inappropriate tree species under
power lines creates a difficult situation for both the utility and the
community. For example, trying to control the height of trees with the genetic
drive to grow eighty feet tall poses a real maintenance challenge. As long as
the wrong trees are planted in the wrong place, utilities will be obligated to
prune them or remove them altogether. To minimize this, many utilities have
developed tree lists suggesting alternatives to such favorites as oaks, maples,
London plane trees, and other tall-growing species. The recommended species are
selected for low maintenance, insect and disease resistance, availability, and
beauty. Mature height must be 25 feet or less.
Normally, the utility's vegetation management budget is significantly larger than the community's urban forestry budget. Cooperation allows both organizations to extend their resources. In large and small communities alike, utility efforts represent the most significant force for change in the urban forest. Where a community lacks resources, a cooperative effort may represent the only way to manage the urban forest.
In many communities, a history of cooperation exists between the local utilities and government agencies. For example, cooperation was common during efforts to remove elm trees during the peak of the Dutch elm disease in the late 1960's and early 1970's. If such a relationship does not exist, one should be initiated immediately.
Cooperation occurs in situations where both parties benefit by working together. In many cities, the continual decline of "old growth, even age" trees along streets and in parks poses a hazard recognized by both utilities and communities. But, this situation also presents an opportunity to improve the composition of the urban forest through a cooperative program of tree removal and replacement. Selectively removing the overlymature trees and replanting with more desirable species-those more compatible with urban conditions-creates a new urban forest.
Conflicting ideas will not disappear overnight. For example, it may be difficult to reconcile the public's desire for streets shaded by majestic trees with the utility's need to eliminate interference between trees and overhead lines. Where appropriate small scale street trees can be integrated into the community's planting plan. In other cases, pruning practices that appeal to community aesthetics may be needed. Overall, a joint effort will lead to a compromise that comes closest to meeting the needs of both groups.
Common Concerns
In many communities, trees are caught between utilities trimming from the top down and communities trimming from the bottom up. This creates serious problems for the trees. Maintaining reliable and safe service is the main mission of utilities, and it requires clearance between trees and distribution lines.
While not universally practiced, many utility companies continue the practice of "topping" or "round-over" pruning. This technique describes a method of pruning where cuts are made at arbitrary points on a branch along a uniform plane within the crown. The resulting crown form is artificially uniform following pruning. Unfortunately, topping causes more problems than it solves. Because the tree sprouts grow rapidly, the tree must be pruned frequently.
Two commonly accepted pruning alternatives are "lateral drop crotch pruning," also known as "natural pruning," and "side-pruning." Lateral or natural pruning requires the tree trimmer to pick out the branches growing toward the lines and remove them where they attach to the next lateral limb. Properly placed cuts produce few sprouts and natural growth rates. The next cycle of trimming requires fewer cuts than the topping approach, because the problem branches were removed during the previous cycle and sprout growth has been slower. This method is used both on trees growing beneath or to the side of utility lines.
When the wrong species has been planted directly underneath the power lines, there may be no other alternative short of removal and replanting.
Increasingly, utilities install underground distribution lines that require trenches. These trenches frequently damage tree roots, which slows tree growth, and leads to decline of the crown and root system. Branches may die, increasing the chances of wind damage and invasion of wood decaying fungi or insects. Augering, tunneling, or boring through the root zone of the tree will cause less damage to the root system.
|Safety and liability are issues of concern to everyone. Dead or dying trees in a park or along a street will eventually fall, possibly causing injuries or fatalities. If such trees are close to overhead power lines, their failure could tear down lines and poles, causing outages and other damage. Trees with low branches may tempt climbers and pose a safety concern. Someone climbing into the crown of the tree, particularly a child, risks touching a high voltage wire and suffering serious injury or death. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is another concern. Street trees must be managed to ensure visibility and clearance for street lights and signs.
Height reduction pruning by "topping" causes more problems than it solves.
The utility and the community are both responsible to the public. By working together they can obtain better results than by working alone. Communication is the key. Coordinating work plans and schedules increases efficiency. And, cooperation reduces the need for restrictive municipal regulations.
Through cooperation the utility will become more aware of the impacts that their operations have on the urban forest. Utilities with a negative image-whether justified or not- may be eager to demonstrate their helpful attitude.
Height reduction pruning using this "natural" or "drop crotch" technique is the correct way to "top" a tree.
|Through cooperative efforts, utilities are becoming more sensitive to the value of incorporating sound, arboriculture techniques into their vegetation management programs. And, municipal arborists are beginning to recognize utilities as an arboriculturally.


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Maria Menounos Throws Herself an "Insane" Birthday Bash
Celebrating her birthday in style, Maria Menounos threw a star-studded celebration at her home in Encino, CA on Saturday night (June 16).
The "Extra" host showed off her killer abs in a yellow bikini top with floral printed shorts as she sipped on a beer at the Bud Light Lime 'Lime-a-Rita' sponsored bash.
The birthday girl posed with her special guests including John Salley, Derek Hough and Donald Trump and took to her Twitter after the festivities sharing, "430 am-time for bed. Party was insane!danced my butt off!sang my butt off...it was epic!dancing didn't end till 3am!"
The party got wild later in the night when animals were brought in as the newly 34-year-old posed with a giant snake and tweeted, "Omg I hear @derekhough has a snake around his neck... #epicpartyatmyhousetonight!"


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Remploy - a leading employer of people with disabilities - and two charities have united to set up pilot projects.
The pilot schemes will include training and mentoring programmes. If they prove to be successful, the projects will be rolled out across the country.
The initiative is part of a government drive to move one million people off Incapacity Benefit and into employment.
BBC labour affairs correspondent Stephen Cape said: "There are more than a million people across the UK with learning disabilities and mental health conditions who are on Incapacity Benefit and only 10% of them have been able to find jobs."
The group will meet for the first time next month to draw up programmes, including ways to help adults with moderate learning disabilities.
One idea that is likely to be tested is for workers to be appointed as a "buddy" to offer help and reassurance to people with a learning disability when they begin a new job.
Outlining the approach, Jo Williams, chief executive of the learning disability charity Mencap, said: "It can be something as simple as making sure they know where to get a cup of coffee and are aware of the layout of the building."
She added that the morale of all staff tended to be lifted after a person with a learning disability was hired.
Employers' goodwill
And Bob Warner, chief executive of Remploy - the country's largest provider of jobs for disabled people - said he was keen to see workers offered training on how to help colleagues with disabilities.
"There is a lot of goodwill among employers, but we feel that too many people have been excluded from everyday life for too long," he said.
"A significant number of people with learning difficulties or mental health disabilities are still disenfranchised from the workplace," added Kate Nash, Chief Executive of disability charity group Radar.


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About TV Triangle
TV Triangle is a networking group for the growing media tech industry cluster emerging in West London, running regular social and educational events.
Map and Participants
West side of London reveals a huge existing presence of media and tech companies, with TalkTalk, Sky and Virgin sitting at the three points of the tirangle.
Tequila Triangle
Tequila Triangle is the networking group aimed at young media and tech professionals, running regular social events across the year.
Latest News - Media Tech Start Ups
Leading international law firm Taylor Wessing kindly agreed to run a session dispensing valuable legal advice to start-ups at the recent TV Triangle event held... Read more
Just Starting Out? Shares & Shareholders If you've only just started your business, you are probably far too busy focusing on what makes your business... Read more
UCL Launch the 'Decide' Initiative In the TV Triangle TV Triangle anchor companies BBC and Virgin have joined forces with University College... Read more
Tech Britain are bringing their tech start up roadshow to West London to partner up with TV Triangle and assemble the tech start ups in... Read more
Startup Stage 2
Startup Stage 2. Business has been formed... committed to action!
Again there are various sources of advice and support, some private, some public and some joint ventures between the two.
Business Incubators run programs designed to support the development of early stage entrepreneurial companies. They are hosted in the incubator facility which will have relevant human and technical resources supplied at an advantageous rate. Incubator management team will deliver support and use relevant contacts.
West London is well provided with such facilities although competition to get a place may be high:
The Doughnut Factory (www.thedoughnutfactory.co.uk) is open to any startup or small and medium private sector business in the creative and media industries. They offer flexible and well supported space from individual desks to full offices.
Imperial Thinkspace comprises 2 facilities today with another under development to be launched in 2016 (Imperial West, White City), see www.thinkspacelondon.com
Imperial's Centre House in Wood Lane (W12) offers flexible space next door to the Ugli building and tenants have the option of participating in Imperial's incubation programs.
Imperial Incubator in Exhibition Road (SW7) has office and laboratory space for innovative early-stage technology companies.
The WAYRA Academy www.wayra.org/en is an incubator (translates as 'changing wind') in W1 which provides financing, mentoring and access to technology expertise within Telefonica' accessed through a competitive application process.
So called 'Accelerators' provides intense advice and education together with the potential for seed investment and free support in a 'Bootcamp' style environment over a relatively short period (3 months). Typically targetting the phase after 'incubator'. Typically finishing with a pitch to finance providers for capital. The Springboard series is one example but we are not aware of any specifically in West London at this stage.
The BBC Worldwide 'Labs' project www.bbcwlabs.com is a business accelerator for digital media and technology startups.
The Local Business Accelerators initiative (www.accelerateme.co.uk) is a competition for businesses between 1 and 5 years old to win local advertising and mentoring supported by 500 local newspapers.
Financing options in addition to those identified at stage 1 can include:
- Accelerators who provide seed capital and the chance to present to VC's at the end of the period
- Seed funds and Venture Capital organisations seeking early stage or 'first round' investment. Pre revenue investment does happen but is understandably a challenge and likely to be supplied by a firm with a deep knowledge of that specific market. Fortunately it does seem that most VC's are seeking technology and media companies for investment due to the (relatively) low capital requirements and ability to scale.
- 'Supplier Barter'. A local supplier (for example of website design) may be persuaded to take shares in the business as opposed to cash for services provided in order to share in the potential upside.
- Crowdfunding. This relatively new form of finance utilises digital distribution in order for companies to offer debt or equity participation to private lenders and investors who register for the site. For early stage companies equity investment is more likely and Seedrs (www.seedrs.com), Crowdcube (www.crowdcube.com); Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com) are three examples that seem to be established. The crowdfunding organisation will act as the investors nominee and thus handle all administrative work but charges may be as high as 7.5% of money raised. Investor amounts can range from £10 to £100k+


text: Hi, I have to think a little bit about the mixin thing. Redirection of the std* streams is definitly on my list, but I haven't looked into that, yet. Sascha PS: Yeah the tab thing. I confess I forgot to run checksrc.py. Ian Bicking wrote: > A few thoughts: > > A mixin would be nice, so that the instantiation is a little easier, > and you could just do self.info(...) (or maybe self.logInfo(...)) > > It would be nice to incorporate the current (casual) logging, which is > basically all printing to stdout/stderr. Redirecting these into > LoggingKit mechanisms would keep things centralized. > > Oh, and I noticed a few tabs mixed in with the spaces in the source.


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