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""Betygsatt av en Hotels.com-gäst feb 25, 2013
Rymliga och rena rum om än inte av absolut senaste standard. Mycket bra sängar. Lite störande trafik vissa nätter. Bra läge och trevlig personal.
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""Betygsatt av en Hotels.com-gäst feb 23, 2013
Value for money.
"Bra hotell"Betygsatt av en Hotels.com-gäst feb 22, 2013
Hotellet ligger inte optimalt för turistande, men det finns gratis shuttle till metron varje kvart, alternativt 10min promenad. Gratis shuttle till inrikesflygplatsen i närheten. Frukosten som inte ingick i min bokning var relativt dyr, men det finns några helt OK frukost/lunch-hak över gatan och runt hörnet som är billigare.Trevlig personal i reception och bar, testade inte restaurangen på översta våningen. Stora enkelrum. Biluthyrning finns inom 5min promenad, finns alltid minst en taxi och väntar utanför hotellet.
Avgifter för extragäster och extrasängar kan tillkomma.
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**Det kan hända att de här bekvämligheterna endast är tillgängliga i vissa rum eller enheter. Extra avgifter kan tillkomma för vissa bekvämligheter.
Ekologiskt/miljövänligt boende – tredjepartscertifierad
Deltar i Green Deal, ett granskningsprogram av tredje part som har godkänts av en oberoende part. Dessa granskningsprogram mäter påverkan på ett eller flera av följande områden: miljö, samhälle, kulturarv, den lokala ekonomin. En objektiv bedömning av företagets praxis för miljövänlig turism har gjorts av en granskare som är en oberoende part med avseende på tredjepartscertifieringen.
Gäster på detta hotell har tillgång till bland annat inomhuspool och fitnessanläggning (öppen dygnet runt).
Fritidsaktiviteterna nedan finns antingen tillgängliga på plats eller i närheten. Avgifter kan tillkomma.
Följande avgifter och depositioner debiteras av hotellet vid incheckning eller utcheckning.
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I Gamla staden i Alexandria kan du se vackra och historiska gamla hus och företag. Många besökare börjar sin vandring vid Ramsey House Visitors Center som ligger nära centrum. En av höjdpunkterna är konstgalleriet Athenaeum där generalen Robert E Lee en gång installerade sig. Missa inte George Washingtons hus Mount Vernon.
Visa alla hotell i Alexandria"Cleanliness of room/hotel"
Cleanliness of room/hotelVerifierad gästrecension
We put in for a king size bed and when I asked why we got two double beds, I was told that if someone with an IHG rewards card went on their website and not hotel.com's website they were able to bump those of us who used hotels.com. even if we booked early. I will not be using this Holiday Inn again. Now I'm rethinking hotels.com.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great hotel !!"
I had a great stay , the place was clean and the service was great , the room was so nice and well equipped !! I def suggest a stay at that location !!Verifierad gästrecension
"Shopping Weekend"
The hotel was very nice. The shuttle was very convenient to Old Town, driver very helpful. The only complaint has nothing to do with the hotel itself or the service, but please be advised it is very confusing when you first arrive to find where to enter the lot for the hotel. Metro station is 5 minute walk.Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice Break"
Nice beds and good location close to cinema, Metro and restaurantsVerifierad gästrecension
"Awesome in Alexandria"
The staff was very friendly, incredibly helpful and very professional. This is a perfect example of what a hotel should be. Price was affordable, facilities were excellent and the staff honored every request I made. I will definately stay here again.Verifierad gästrecension
Great location next to a Metro stationVerifierad gästrecension
DINING SERVICE - Short staffed; long wait; manager UNPROFESSIONAL; ...never got a chance to taste the food because we left! However, the FRONT DESK STAFF were GREAT!Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice, Clean, Close to Metro Station"
Stayed here for a week while conducting business in DC; the room rates in downtown DC were very expensive during the week, so I had looked for places convenient to a Metro station with a better price point. This Holiday Inn fit the bill, was clean, modern, and comfortable, close to a variety of dining, and had a courtesy shuttle to take us to the airport, […] run little errands, etc. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"perfect one night stay"
Great hotel, comfortable room, very quiet but conveniently located to major traffic arteries. Had a nice breakfast downstairs in the restaurant in the lobby. Free internet, friendly service.Verifierad gästrecension
"DC visit"
The room was very clean and the service was very good. The personnel in the restaurant were friendly and went out of their way to please you with their service. It was the best part of staying there, made you feel at home. The location is only a block away from the metro system. The only negatives was our phone in the room did not work, despite reporting […] it twice. Limited to only one other restaurant in walking distance, a steak house. Would stay there again if returning to DC, though. MerVerifierad gästrecension
ExcellentVerifierad gästrecension
"Everything satisfactory"
No problems or concerns,would gladly stay there again in the futureVerifierad gästrecension
"Perfect Location; Excellent Service"
ASK FOR JOHN!!! He was extremely helpful familiarizing me with the area, answered any questions I had and went out of his way to provide me Big Bus Tours information, Metro Rail information, gave me several maps of the area and explained IN DETAIL all the amenities and advantages the hotel had to offer. o The beds were somewhat uncomfortable o The […] other staff was unfamiliar with Big Bus Tours information, even though tickets were for sale at the front desk o I went downstairs to ask for extra coffee for my room and the front desk referred me to the hotel restaurant who gave me two cups of liquid coffee. o After telling John (Desk Manager) he fixed the whole thing o excellent location; next to the metro rail o A great location for tourists. o reasonable prices o Alexis (Bartender) is among the best of bartenders with regard to customer service and friendliness MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
This hotel was next to the Metro subway station in Alexandria, VA, and very close to downton Washington, D.C.Verifierad gästrecension
"Close to Restaurants & Metro Line"
Wonderful, exceptional staff that welcomes you and makes you feel at home.Verifierad gästrecension
The best ever in Washingtod DC.Will stay at this Hotel from now on.Verifierad gästrecension
"One Night"
Hotel rooms are on the small side. Bathroom is not much bigger than a closet. If you are over 6'2" you may have a problem in the shower. It appears that they attempted to upgrade some of the features, but the old ones are still there. Namely the A/C system.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"comfortable & easy access to DC"
We really enjoyed staying at this hotel. It was clean, the staff was helpful & friendly, and the access to the Metro was fantastic. We did not use our car the entire time. We would definitely stay again.Verifierad gästrecension
"Nice hotel within walking distance of Metro. Safe."
Hotel has van which runs on a schedule at the top of the hour, but can also be booked in advance to drop patrons off at local shops, restaurants etc.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Wonderful Stay!!!"
Great and i love that it has a bar and resturant right on site, and its in walking distance to other shops, movies and resturantsVerifierad gästrecension
"Close to the Metro"
Hotel was only a block away from the Metro so it was very convenient for seeing all the sights in D.C. Hotel provided free parking. The only problem with the room was that the bathroom was quite small, otherwise the room was very clean and nice.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great Location"
Very nice hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly. Metro station just a block down within walking distance. Easy to get around DC and surrounding area. There is a fitness room, a bar, a small restaurant and computer access. They also provide a shuttle to Old Town Alexandria and the airport at no charge.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great place to stay when visiting Washington, DC!"
The staff was very friendly and helpful when we asked for suggestions on where to eat, what to do, easiest way to get to Washington DC and the Metro stations. They had free shuttle service to/from airport and local King St. Kids also eat free in their restaurant which was nice. The only negative for us was that the beds were too soft!Verifierad gästrecension
"Family of 4 visiting dc"
Great location next to metro. Quiet. Didn't try the hotel restaurant, but loved yves bistro for breakfast (French toast special) and wood fired pizza both directly across the street from hotel. Shuttle driver willing to take a second trip to old town to help us make our appointment. Quick response when we called for extra blanket. Booked a room w/2 […] double beds .... A bit two small for our family (9 and 11). MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"You get what you pay for..."
It was our first time staying in Alexandria so I wanted to stay close to the metro stop with free parking. Totally not worth it. The place is very dated. I thought the pool would be a great amenity but when I checked in I was told it was only open at night. I wanted to get in morning swims before heading off to my day. The walls are paper thin which […] means you can hear "everything" going on in the rooms next door. Bathrooms are extremely small. We found hair all over ours, making me wonder if they did more than just wipe it down. I then found out the next morning there is no continental breakfast. I travel all the time, and never heard of a chain not having one. To top it off, I left a few items back in the room upon check out due to being in a rush. While in DC during the day, I called and asked if my items were found. The desk worker said he was to busy to look now but call back in a few min and he'll personally look. Since I was on my way back, i thought I would just stop in. When I did, I told the desk worker i just called abut an hour ago. It was the same guy I spoke to. He looked Ike a deer in headlights and said I must have spoken to someone else. He then said only the head house keeper has the key to the lost and found and I should call the next morning. I called three days in a row getting their voice mail each time with no return call. I finally spoke to someone. When she put me on hold, I was conveniently disconnected. Guess ill never get my items MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Professional Meeting at this property"
Staff were excellent and very helpful. The location is just a bit isolated but not more than a 5 or 6 minute walk to a strip mall where several restaurants and a Starbucks are located. Metro is also about a 5-6 minute walk from the hotel. Restaurant in the hotel is fine for Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch is not served. Having daylong meetings there involves […] a walk to the strip mall if you wish to get out of the building at lunchtime. They do have catering available if you wish to have a lunch and you can order that in advance. Our group prefers to get out of the hotel for lunch and walk so it was fine. Meeting rooms were also fine but became very noisy and unusable when a musical group began to play next door. Sleeping rooms were fine and clean. Staff were very professional and helpful during our one week stay there. Painting and air conditioning work went on in the lobby and that was a minor inconvenience near the end of our stay. Reasonable value, free wi-fi and free airport and local restaurant shuttle is a plus. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Right Next to Metro"
The hotel is older, but it is being renovated. For the cost, it's perfect, as you are only one block from the DC Metro (Eisenhower Ave Station) and the area around the hotel is perfectly nice and safe. I was very pleased.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Clean room, not too close to downtown Alexandria"
The hotel is very clean, which is the most important factor for me. The location is relatively close to a Subway, but a little far if you wish to walk to downtown Alexandria. The surrounding area is highways and parking lots. The hotel room itself was very satisfactory. No issues there!Verifierad gästrecension
"Great location"
The front desk staff is very pleasant from beginning to end of stay. The maintenance staff was very prompt and pleasant when addressing a need we had. Though they give you two pillows that are firm and two that are soft, each pillow was only the size of a throw pillow. Bathroom is very small. Bathroom door in need of upgrade. All of our breakfasts were […] served very cold (eggs, omelet, pancakes). No butter or jelly for toast No syrup brought for the pancakes. My wife ordered an egg with fruit, and the fruit consisted of one small orange sliver. Overall, we may stay here again basically due to its location to the DC metro and due to the outstanding courtesy of the staff. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Good Choice"
We only spent one night here but were very happy with our choice. The breakfast was surprisingly good and the shuttle driver to Old Town very accommodating. Except for the rooms being a little small, this would be a good spot to stay for your DC trip- the metro station is very close.Verifierad gästrecension
"Hotel was located close to train for easy accecity"
Upon my arrival the clerk was amazing!! He made our stay that much more pleasant with his eager to assist attitude. Hotel was very clean. Only drawback was the Ac was out in the pool area and the Resturant closed so early. I would recommend this hotel to othersVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Nice hotel close to the metro."
Staff was great. Hotel was clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to others. I would enjoy going there again.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
Was very close to metro station which was nice. Front desk staff and restaurant staff very nice. Never could get my room as cool as I wanted and the air conditioner ran nonstop. Overall it was a good hotel.Verifierad gästrecension
Helpful staff and a very clean, comfortable, quiet room.Verifierad gästrecension
"Great for Exploring DC!"
I'll cut to the chase on this. This was a great hotel. The subway station is literally across the lot taking you directly to the national Mall. The price was very reasonable. The parking was ample (and free). The staff was very nice. Also within walking distance of restaurants. The rooms weren't 'brand new' but it was definitely fine. For the location […] and the price this was awesome. Would definitely come back. MerVerifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"frequent stays and always happy"
I Stayed Here For The 4Th Of July And Was Extremely Happy. Easy Access To The Metro, Free Parking, And Quiet Stay. They Had Coffee In The Lobby In The Morning And Cake To Celebrate The Holiday. Free Continental Breakfast Would Be My Only Suggestion.Verifierad gästrecension
"Very close to the Metro station"
My husband and enjoyed our four night stay.Verifierad gästrecension
"close to Old Town, great neighborhood."
Great value for the price, modern, clean and friendly staff. Recent updates. Not sure how many restaurants are in walking distance but that was not a concern for us. Would stay there again.Verifierad gästrecension
"Close to Metro stop"
Room was clean, comfortable and up-to-date. Service was good: hotel offered free shuttle service to any location within a 3-mile radius of the hotel. The Eisenhower Avenue Metro station is just across the parking lot from the hotel, providing easy access to any location in the entire Washington D.C. metro area. No need to use a car and endure D.C.'s […] horrendous traffic. I have stayed at this hotel on two occasions in the past and would stay there again. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Just what I needed"
The room felt a little small, however, it was very well kept and had all the furnishings you would need. The service was excellent and staff was receptive and helpful. You could see the metro station from the hotel, and it took less than 4 minutes to walk to. There were some great restaurants and an IMAX theater within eye shot. I also felt very comfortable […] patrolling the neighborhood alone, on foot. The price was very mid to low range for the area, and felt like the best value for my stay. MerVerifierad gästrecension
100% Great!!!Verifierad gästrecension
"Eat somewhere else!"
The service in the dining area was terrible. I was given an uncooked english muffin, was given no clean silverware or napkin and after asking several times and waiting 20 minutes we finally got some cream! Not everyone drinks coffee and apparently the lobby only offers coffee. They do not offer free tea. I had to pay almost $4 for a small cup of te […] a! MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Walking distance to metro"
Service at hotel was wonderful. There are restaurants within walking distance and an AMC 24 theaters. Metro is only a block away.Verifierad gästrecension
"Curteous Staff"
Staff was extemely courteous. Lobby needs a makeover.Verifierad gästrecension
"Reasonable rates for DC area. Close to meetings."
Breakfast quality and service were good and reasonably priced. Room was clean. Slept well.Verifierad gästrecension från Expedia
"Clean and efficient"
I found the hotel to be a good value for the price. It was clean and comfortable. The fitness center was small and only had a few machines.Verifierad gästrecension
My stay was great. My daughter Kashana paid for my room. The only problem I had was the tub was clog and I had no idea. My husband tried to clear it but we only stayed 1 night and left early that morning. In the meantime, black stuff start coming out of the tub and that's not good.Verifierad gästrecension
"Good Hotel convenience location"
The good: 1) Hotel is located very close to the Metro station. 2) Very clean 3) comfortable bed and room space. The bad: 1) some rooms are being renovated or fixed so hammering started at 7:30am. 2) our room was next to the service/maids room so after 6:30 am we heard door slamming every 5 minutes. Recommendation: 1) Being a hotel with rooms for almost […] $200 per night they should offer complementary continental breakfast at least. 2) More friendly staff at front desk, they do their job but they don't welcome you and even worst they give you your room keys and don't tell you where your room is. I think they believed we were past guests or knew the hotel already. MerVerifierad gästrecension
"Holiday Inn Alexandria"
The Staff were so friendly and accomodating. The room was well beyond what I expected; super modern, clean, pillows to your liking, every convenience in the room including a small frideg, microwave, huge flat screen. Fantastic location. One block from the Metro and then a 15 min ride to downtown or airport. Starbucks across the street and huge movie […] theatre. I'm sure there was even more to explore had I had more time on this short business trip. MerVerifierad gästrecension
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In February 2000, armed conflict left over 11 million people in 16 developing countries in need of food and aid and vulnerable to malnutrition.
Armed conflicts across the world devastate and interfere with access to the most basic needs of people - food and water. Water systems, food production and distribution systems are often damaged and destroyed during war, and the post-war crisis of access to food and water is created. Often, water and food are direct targets of conflict and can be used as weapons of control over starving civilian populations. Long-term conflict is worsened as economic activity and markets for food are destroyed. Fighting can erupt amongst populations over food and water when they are in short supply.
- At the end of the 20th century, food emergencies affected 52 million people in 35 countries. Most of these were the direct result of conflicts.· A decade of deterioration of Iraq's infrastructure, including water treatment facilities, has decreased the amount of drinking water and increased disease.
Strategic choices to pollute water and limit access to food have long served as a military tactic. Research suggests that this kind of warfare goes back thousands of years. Most recently, Africa, the Middle East and other volatile areas have seen the use of water as a weapon in military conflicts. Contaminated water causes a range of often life-threatening diseases, such as diarrhea in children.
- In 1999, in Kosovo, water supplies and wells were contaminated as a tactic of war.
- In 1999, a bomb blast destroyed the main pipeline in Lusaka, Zambia, cutting off water to the city and its 3 million inhabitants.
- In 1989, hunger was used as a weapon or existed as a consequence of earlier wars in 20 countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Burma, Cambodia, Chad, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia-East Timor, Iraq, Iran, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Uganda, and Viet Nam.
Case Study: Sudan
Sudans 23-year civil war has killed at least 2 million people and displaced 4 million others from their homes. Conflict strategies by fighting groups have left control of food and resources in the hands of dominant forces, who often do not allow food aid to come through. Since the 1980s, government and opposition forces in Southern Sudan have used starvation as a war strategy. Both sides direct food sources in particular ways, often leading to discrimination against particular ethnic and religious communities. Creating food shortages in the civilian populations is a key strategy, so that food aid can be withheld and used as a tool of power. For example, the lives of tens of thousands of refugees from the Western region of Darfur are currently at risk from hunger. According to the UN, these refugees are being deliberately starved. 8-9 children a day are reported to be dying from malnutrition and starvation.
UNICEF has implemented water, environment and sanitation programs, which resulted in access to safe water for 600,000 Sudanese.
Want to Find Out More?
1. Hunger Notes: Armed Conflict and War
2. UNICEF: Impact of Armed Conflict on Children
3. Human Rights Watch: Human Rights and Armed Conflict


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New Report Cautions That Hospital Closures Could Exacerbate Primary Care Capacity Gap in New York City
New York, NY —The Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) released a new report today that shows a primary care physician capacity shortage in New York City. Among other findings, the report indicated that more than half of communities in the City have a significant shortage of primary care physicians serving low-income New Yorkers. The report also highlights that 32% of the City's primary care physicians available to low-income residents––528 of 1,665 physicians––are based in hospitals, making access to care for low-income New Yorkers highly vulnerable to hospital closures unless that capacity is replaced by an alternative source of primary care.
The analysis also found that unnecessary emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations are particularly high in low-income communities and that New York City's ambulatory care system is significantly underdeveloped compared to its inpatient system. This is true despite ample national research that shows that, while preserving and enhancing primary care capacity requires up-front investment, it produces health system savings and improved health outcomes over the mid- and long-term.
"If part of the problem is overspending on 'sick' care––meaning acute inpatient care, emergency room, and institution-based long-term care––then we must acknowledge that a central cause of that problem is insufficient access to true 'health' care––meaning, effective primary and preventive services that help communities stay healthy," said HHC President Alan D. Aviles. "Early detection and treatment of heart disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious health conditions not only extends and saves lives, it saves money by reducing the need for acute care and emergency services."
New York State currently is engaged in a long-awaited policy discussion about the size and shape of its health care system. A significant catalyst of this effort is the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century. The Commission's final report, due at the end of 2006, will include specific recommendations on hospital and long-term care facility restructuring and closures. Primary care has not yet been a priority focus of the Commission's deliberations. With the approval of the Federal-State Healthcare Reform Partnership (F-SHRP) Medicaid §1115 waiver, however, the opportunity exists for real healthcare delivery system restructuring, which should include a deliberate plan to address primary care access.
The PCDC and HHC conducted an analysis of primary care physician availability and population vulnerability in New York City. The report includes an analysis of primary care physician capacity available to New York City's residents, particularly low-income New Yorkers; primary care physician availability that may be affected by hospital closures; and considerations that policymakers should take into account to ensure that low-income or vulnerable New Yorkers' health care access is not compromised when making hospital closure decisions.
In the report, PCDC and HHC call upon New York State policymakers to develop a comprehensive primary care strategy, including reforming the State's reimbursement system which currently underpays for primary care and which, at a minimum, preserves or replaces existing primary care capacity if hospital restructurings/closures take place.
The current reimbursement system has not kept pace with how healthcare should be delivered today. HHC provides a full array of outpatient services, including comprehensive primacy care, at 11 acute care hospitals and six Diagnostic and Treatment Centers. A patient's primary care visit at an HHC facility may include x-rays, lab work, and prescription drugs. These all-inclusive visits cost $275. The current New York Medicaid clinic reimbursement rate for HHC hospitals is $82 and $150 for our Diagnostic and Treatment Centers.
"Although great strides have been made over the last decade in expanding the City's primary care infrastructure, especially by the Health and Hospitals Corporation and our organization, shortages still exist in parts of the City, " said Ronda Kotelchuck, Executive Director of the Primary Care Development Corporation. "With the vast resources now marshaled to restructure the health care system, the State must seize this opportunity to create a comprehensive primary care strategy."
Since 1993, PCDC has invested in 58 capital projects, valued at $172 million, which have developed approximately 490,000 feet of previously dilapidated or vacant space. The facilities PCDC invests in provide care for some 380,000 low-income New Yorkers and 1,800 permanent jobs in their communities. PCDC is working with another nine projects, valued at over $22 million, which are in development across the state. PCDC also has assisted over 230 primary care center teams at over 50 sites to implement changes that revolutionize how centers organize and deliver healthcare—reducing wait times and other barriers to care; increasing productivity, revenue, and patient and staff satisfaction; and providing patient-focused care. For more information about PCDC, visit www.pcdcny.org.
The Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC), the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country, is a $4.5 billion public benefit corporation that serves 1.3 million New Yorkers and nearly 450,000 who are uninsured. HHC provides medical, mental health, and substance abuse services through its 11 acute care hospitals, four skilled nursing facilities, six large diagnostic and treatment centers, and nearly 100 community based clinics. For more information about HHC, visit www.nyc.gov/hhc.


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O'Brien will not coach in the upcoming bowl game. Offensive coordinator Dana Bible has been named interim head coach, and all assistants have been retained through at least the bowl game, with an opportunity to pursue positions with the new head coach.
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A Muslim Comic Book Hero
A Muslim American discusses identity in a post-9/11 world in the context of a new Muslim comic book heroine.
November 11, 2013, MondayA Stranger on Lenox Avenue
The attack on Prabhjot Singh, an assistant professor at Columbia University, is jarring because Harlem has a deep history of solidarity between various communities.
September 27, 2013, FridayMore Overreach by the N.Y.P.D.
A new federal lawsuit challenges New York City's surveillance of Muslims.
June 24, 2013, MondayJudgment Not Included
Some theories about the motivations behind the Boston attack and the role the Internet played in shaping them are outrageous.
April 28, 2013, SundayA Muslim College Mixes Subjects to Achieve an American Feel
At Zaytuna College in California, the Greeks, the scholastics and the whole Western tradition are being taught alongside the Koran.
April 13, 2013, SaturdayJewish and Muslim, Bonding Over Dieting
The idea that concerns about weight cross religious borders has led to a Muslim-Jewish dieting support group that also aims to foster tolerance and understanding.
March 17, 2013, SundayUsing Billboards to Stake Claim Over 'Jihad'
Two advocacy groups in Chicago are running dueling ads over the meaning of jihad: one campaign is focused on a nonviolent interpretation of the word, the other on its association with terrorism.
March 7, 2013, ThursdayThe Sin of Sowing Hatred of Islam
Ads that incite hatred against Muslims may be legal, but they are wrong and repugnant.
September 25, 2012, TuesdayCatholics Then, Muslims Now
Prejudice against Muslim immigrants resembles the anti-Catholic views of 60 years ago.
September 18, 2012, TuesdayAmerican Muslim Leaders Condemn Attacks
American Muslim organizations denounced the violence against American diplomatic outposts in Libya and Egypt.
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Jackson Heights' Ambassador of Yoga
Muhammad Rashid adopted yoga into his daily routine and has encouraged other Muslims to do so, challenging those who view yoga as a sin against Islam.
An American Cleric
To young, conservative Muslims, Yasir Qadhi is one of the most influential clerics in America. The 36-year-old Houston native has preached before tens of thousands of Muslims, drawing a strong following on Facebook and Twitter. Law-enforcement agents have also tracked his rise among a subset of Muslims considered vulnerable to radicalization. After a former student tried to blow up a plane, Qadhi found himself caught between a suspicious government and a young following he could lose.
Muslims in America: Healing the Rift
For decades, African-American and immigrant Muslims have been divided by race and class, culture and history. But that has begun to change.
Muslims in America: Healing the Rift
For decades, African-American and immigrant Muslims have been divided by race and class, culture and history. But that has begun to change.
Homegrown Muslim Leaders
American-born Muslim converts, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir, are rising leaders of Islam in America, Laurie Goodstein reports. (Producer: Brent McDonald)
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Micro and meso zooplancton
Trophic food web
We have drawn up a simplified model for the trophic food webs in the lagoons of Tikehau and Takapoto, based on all the data obtained in the ATOLL, CYEL, PGNR1 and PGNR2 programmes.
The biomasses of the various compartments are expressed in mg C m-2 (these values are integrated over depths of 25 m) and the fluxes, in mg C m-2 day-1. It is thus possible to model the planktonic ecosystem side by side with the benthic ecosystem characteristic of the loose sediments. The measurements on the biomass and the metabolism of the protozoa were carried out by 2 different groups on Tikehau and Takapoto. This explains why the heteroflagellata and ciliata on Tikehau were classified in 2 different compartments , whereas the protozoa on Takapoto were subdivided into 2 size classes, one smaller and one larger than 35 µm. The measurements carried out on the food ingested by the zooplankton were carried out using the method based on the ratios between the C: N: P contents of the particles, and the origin of the prey was therefore not taken into account.
Schemes of the Tikehau and Takapoto atolls' trophic food webs.
P = production, I = ingestion, Ex.= Exportation out of the atoll, S = sedimentation, HNF=heteroflagellates. All the fluxes (arrows) are expressed in mg C m-2 day-1 and the stocks (rectangles), in mg C m-2.
A large proportion of the particulate organic matter was found to consist of debris. The biomasses of the phytoplankton, heterotrophic bacteria and protozoa were all of a similar order of magnitude. The highest level of production was that of the small coccoid cyanobacteria (0.5 g C m-2 day-1). The protozoa feed on pico-cyanobacteria and heterotrophic bacteria. The highest grazing rate was that of the meso-zooplankton on Takapoto. The fact that this rate was higher than the rate of phytoplankton production indicates that the zooplankton must feed on organic particles originating from sources other than the water column.
There is a "microbial loop" in the atoll lagoons: this means that the phytoplankton is produced by very small cells called pico-cyanobacteria. These are ingested by protozoa measuring less than 35 µm, on which other protozoa of a larger size subsequently feed, and these are then ingested in turn by the zooplankton. The further requirements of the zooplankton are supplied by particles of debris produced at the benthic level.
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Charpy-Roubaud C.J., Charpy L., Lemasson L. (1988). Benthic and Planktonic primary production of an open atoll lagoon (Tikehau, French Polynesia). Proc. 6th Int. Coral Reef Symposium, Australia, 2: 551-556
Le Borgne R.P., Blanchot J., Charpy L. (1989). Zooplankton of the atoll of Tikehau (Tuamotu Archipelago) and its relationship to particulate matter. Marine Biology 102 : 341-353
Charpy L., Charpy-Roubaud C.J. (1990). Trophic Structure and Productivity of the lagoonal communities of Tikehau atoll (Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia). Hydrobiologia, 207 : 43-52
Charpy L., Charpy-Roubaud C.J. (1991). Particulate Organic Matter fluxes in a Tuamotu Atoll Lagoon (French Polynesia). Mar. Ecol. Progr. Ser, 71 : 53-63
Charpy L. (1996) Phytoplankton biomass and production in two Tuamotu atoll lagoons (French Polynesia). Mar Ecol Progr Ser 145 : 133-142
Niquil N, Pouvreau S, Sakka A, Legendre L, Addessi L, Le Borgne R, Charpy L, Delesalle B (2001) Trophic web and carrying capacity in a pearl oyster farming lagoon (Takapoto, French Polynesia). Aquatic living resources 14: 165-175
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Join a'meet-up.'Biking andcamping withfriends isinexpensiveand fun.
'Pick up the local paper' Christina Gutt was hoping to continue working for another few years. But two years ago, at age 64, she lost her job as an assistant at a mutual fund research company in New York City.
"That's when I learned how tobe austere," she says. "I stoppedgoing to Lincoln Center and to Broadwayshows. Instead, I opted for neighborhoodconcerts and plays at colleges and in churches.There is so much talent in this country thatdoesn't get the big break but is exceptionalnonetheless."In November, Gutt moved out of the city andsettled in an apartment some 300 miles awayin Rochester, N.Y. When she turned 66, sheclaimed her Social Security benefit and liveson $1,709 a month.
"Rochester has an extremely rich cultural life," says Gutt, who frequents both the large theaters and community venues nearby at a fraction of the cost of Broadway shows.
In addition, there's no shortage of city-spon-sored events, particularly its variety of free festivals. From spring to fall, the city puts on the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Rochester International Film Festival, the Lilac Festival, an Irish festival, two Greek festivals and several others.
Gutt says she also takes advantage of themany activities offered at a nearby communi-ty center, such as weekly paintingclasses that are reasonably priced,free lectures by former or currentUniversity of Rochester professors,and day trips, including visits to lo-cal wineries and museums.
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For Rick Schrader, the greenery of Asheville, N.C., offers all the social activity he craves, from biking to hiking, camping to kayaking.
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Schrader, who works at home repairing dental equipment and electronics, says he's become more frugal as he nears retirement. "You think you're set, and all of a sudden, you get a wake-up call—your portfolio balance was just cut in half." For Schrader, being outdoorsy is cheap and pays off in other ways. He's lost 50 pounds in the last year and no longer needs cholesterol medication. When he's not cycling in the countryside with his meet-up pals, Schrader volunteers at local festivals, cooking hot dogs and doing whatever else is needed. "I get free food and beer," he says, "and I get to be outside." ;
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World-renowned conservation scientist Gary Nabhan will give the Platt lecture at Emory & Henry College Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Wiley Auditorium. The lecture is free to the public.
Nabhan, a longtime pioneer and creative force in the local food movement and seed-saving community, has been a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and numerous other internationally known awards. He has been featured in publications including Utne Reader, Mother Earth News, The New York Times, and Time Magazine. Author of 26 books, he is perhaps best known as a proponent of conserving the links between biodiversity and cultural diversity.
Nabhan's lecture for the event is titled "Conservation You Can Eat: Heritage Food Recovery Over the Last Quarter Century."
"While global trade now moves only one hundred crop and livestock species around the world to feed a billion people, alternative food networks in the U.S. utilize more than 460 species, including more than 15,000 varieties of cultivated seeds and managed livestock breeds," Nabhan says. "The food relocalization movement has brought thousands of these back from extinction and onto our tables — 'conservation you can taste.' "
His talk will outline the success stories of recovering several once-rare crops and livestock breeds, suggest best practices for recovering others, and discuss challenges such as climate change that lie ahead.
As the W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Arizona Southwest Center, Nabhan currently works with students, faculty and non-profits to build a more just, nutritious, sustainable and climate-resilient food shed spanning the U.S . /Mexico border. He was among the earliest researchers to promote the use of native foods in preventing diabetes, especially in his role as a co-founder and researcher with Native Seeds/SEARCH. Gary is also an orchard-keeper, wild foods forager, and pollinator habitat restorationist, working from his small farm in Patagonia, Arizona, near the Mexican border.
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Many projects at the Media Lab require embedded control and communication capabilities. The requisite level of these abilities vary among projects, from 1,000 to 1 billion operations per second, and with data channels from 100 to 100 million bits per second. Interesting systems range from sensors on the body which dribble low-rate data streams to wearable reality mediation and augmentation applications which handle real-time video streams. To the present, these applications have been implemented on an ad hoc basis, using commercially available embeddable processors and wireless data links. The application-level protocols have also been developed on a per-project basis. The end result is a collection of thought-provoking demonstrations that illustrate the potential of an environment in which objects are digitally enabled, and a suggestion of what might occur if all of those objects were able to communicate.
This and other examples point out the need for reusable software (and hardware) components to enable the construction of Smart Spaces, Things That Think, and Wearable Computers that can easily interoperate to provide a platform for a new generation of computer applications. This is addressed in part by the Hive project, a TTT toolkit under development. So far the Hive project has concentrated mainly on software, to build a working abstraction of physical systems and their digital shadows.
Very generally, thinking things must be able to communicate with each other and their environment. To say that these devices must somehow share a common protocol for communication is to merely scratch the surface of the problem. Such a protocol must be flexible enough to convey structured data, ranging in complexity from sensor readouts to behavioral extensions. It must also take advantage of the strengths of the communication medium present at any node of the system at large.
As trite as it may seem, the truth is that wearable computers are in part a fashion statement. Their widespread acceptance is not likely to come about until they can disappear into clothing, for example.
Wash-and-wear multilayer electronic circuitry can be constructed on fabric substrates, using conductive textiles and suitably packaged components. Fabrics are perhaps the first composite materials engineered by humanity; their evolution led to the development of the Jacquard loom, which itself led to the development of the modern computer. The development of fabric circuitry is a compelling closure of the cycle that points to a new class of textiles which interact with their users and their environments, while retaining the properties that made them the first ubiquitous "smart material". Fabrics are in several respects superior to existing flexible substrates in terms of their durability, conformability, and breathability. The present work adopts a modular approach to circuit fabrication, from which follow circuit design techniques and component packages optimized for use in fabric-based circuitry, flexible all-fabric interconnects, and multilayer circuits. While maintaining close compatibility with existing components, tools, and techniques, the present work demonstrates all steps of a process to create multilayer printed circuits on fabric substrates using conductive textiles.
Why do I mention washable computing? It was my Master's Thesis work, but more importantly, it pointed out that components that inhabit clothing will have a small number of connections to other components, and that it makes sense to think washable computers as groups of small processing elements connected by a medium-bandwidth network. More on this later. The next step is to go down several orders of magnitude in scale.
In a broad sense, we're proposing to create smart matter from the top down.
Nanotechnologists have correctly realized that intra- and inter-system communication is a crucial feature of any non-trivial nanomechanical design. For example, in Nanosytems (Drexler 1994) an acoustic communication protocol is proposed to allow non-local transmission of control information to drive nanoassemblers. Implicit in this is the subsidiary need for an efficient static representation of structures to be assembled, which in the most general sense may be considered as procedures to be executed by assemblers.
While construction and control on the nanoscale is one of the grand challenges of the present, a more feasible first step is to experiment with the control of individual small particles of matter. Many interesting applications stem from this basic ability, one of which is the proposed focus of my Ph.D. thesis: to build a macroscopic particle trap capable of suspending a particle of approximately the size and mass of a dust speck, and by observing the changes in the particle's orientation and position to infer the acceleration and rotations acting on the particle's inertial frame. Ideally, such a trap would be only an order of magnitude larger than the particle itself, yielding a six-degree-of-freedom inertial measurement unit occupying no more than a cubic millimeter of volume.
Traditionally such particle traps are constructed by enclosing a volume with electrodes carefully shaped to provide particular boundary conditions (hyperboloids, in the case of a Paul trap) for the electric fields within the trap. The voltages applied to these electrodes are then varied in a manner that effects a rotating electric field in the trap. The rotating field is usually shaped to present a saddle-shaped potential to charged particles, which for certain parameters acts to keep a charged particle confined to a small volume. A simulation of the principle is available to browsers of this page.
Once we can manipulate a single particle in this fashion, we can then devise ways to manipulate several at once to assemble multi-particle structures and to probe inter-particle reactions. The next step is then to replicate the structure to build microparticle assembly lines. An intriguing application of a massively parallel contactless micromanipulator would be a sort of printer capable of exiquisite control of the printing process -- it would, for example, be able to probe the surface thickness, and deposit precisely the right amount of toner. It could also probe the surface's electronic properties and deposit material accordingly to construct electronic structures.
By exercising the option of massive scalability, we can raise the particle trap from a humble inertial measurement unit to a sort of universal microconstructor. In order to achieve this scaling, however, we have to shrink and localize the control mechanism for the trap so that it essentially defines the volume of the trap. At this extreme, what we have is a packet-switching network where the packets are small clumps of matter.
Efforts in amorphous computing cut right to the chase and posit a sort of ``paint'' whose grains are small computing elements. The main focus is computation, not manipulation.
Let's do a little calculation. Looking forward to a feature size of 0.1 micron and a grain size of 1 mm^2, one has 10^8 available features on the grain, or on the order of 10^6 transistors (conservatively estimating that each occupies a 10x10 grid. This choice of computational substrate effectively does away with conventional computer architectures, and requires that issues of interconnection, routing, packaging, and power distribution be completely reexamined.
Now consider the less radical proposal that we do away with the monolithic computation base that wearable computing usually embodies. Wearable computers are often single-user desktop PCs repackaged in a little box with a head-mounted display and a handheld input device. The main reason for this has been the availability of development tools associated with commodity operating systems (such as Linux and Windows 95).
The main reason to choose a commodity OS is that it sidesteps the need to reinvent system services (e.g. filesystems, display drivers, memory management facilities, network support). While some of these operating systems are better-suited to embedded applications than others, they bring along several levels of baggage, ranging from computational metaphors (several processes sharing time on a central processor and its I/O services, with little or no process mobility among network nodes).
Another metaphor that the monolithic operating system brings with it is the notion of from system code, usually locked away from the users who neither want nor need to see it. While this seems at first to be a contrived example, consider that the user of a wearable computer must be able to fix and modify their machine. But if processing, storage, and interface systems are to be distributed across a user's body and physical environment, the monolithic OS becomes an unjustifiable expense.
As a concrete example of this, consider the need to distribute file and display services in a wearable computer. Instead of running high-speed busses around in clothing to maintain a commodity interconnect why not instead split up the system services so that processing is localized? For example, a disk drive should present an object interface that allows the transfer of objects to and from a persistent store, rather than a device-level interface such as SCSI. It would be far better to ask the disk drive to fetch filesystem objects and grep the contents of files at the drive rather than far away from the data at a central processor. The benefits are obvious: simpler systems that consume less hardware, less code, and ultimately less power. There are also fewer points of failure.
Similarly, a display device should present some high-level, object-oriented protocol such as PostScript or OpenGL rather than a pixel-oriented protocol, such as Xlib or generic VGA. This decentralization of display control reduces the amount of rework necessary to introduce new hardware to an existing environment. More importantly, it cuts down on the long-haul (head-to-toe) bandwidth necessary to support a display.
This is also applicable to computing spaces. For example, we are considering how to build lightweight network displays and input devices, so that users will only need to have a display, keyboard, and mouse to take advantage of computing resources elsewhere on the network. This is a simple idea that so far has come to naught because most network terminals have been slow, diskless workstations and the network protocols they use (e.g. X11, NFS) have been inconcise and downright wasteful of network bandwidth.
We consider building a generic modular architecture for several reasons. Among these are the desires for flexibility and reusability of the system (build-once hardware), simplicity (only one sort of node has to built), upgradability (designs can be almost trivially retargeted to faster, denser, lower-power devices as they become available, without changes to the system architecture), and encapsulability (each node can be potted away in thermally conductive epoxy with only its connectors exposed, offering high durability).
Consider a system composed of several generic logic nodes, with power distribution network and a narrow, fast interconnect between nodes. Suppose that each node contains a generic logic element (e.g. a 40k gate FPGA), some fast local memory, and several I/O connectors (with a branching factor of 2 or 3 at each node, for flexibility).
First of all, a network architecture must be imposed on this structure. Each node starts out unprogrammed, so the interconnect must permit the system to be configured from scratch. This configuration and testing bus is standardized (JTAG boundary scan) to use only five pins to program all system devices in a daisy chain. Although it would be difficult to ensure that all the nodes of a plug-together network explicitly form a daisy chain that adheres to the JTAG specification and passes through all nodes, it is simple to devise a network discovery and configuration worm that explores the system topology at startup (and on the fly as nodes are added and subtracted from the network).
An interesting contraint is imposed by the physical layout of a wearable. Suppose that we have a computational vest, with nodes distributed uniformly across the vest with narrow interconnects between nodes. Some of these nodes are close to particular peripherals, so it makes sense to commit them to interfacing these peripherals to the network object bus.
Not only is processing spatially distributed to conform with the locality of resources, but it can also be distributed according to other constraints. For example, it might be useful to redistribute computation to balance the system's thermal load on the wearer, or perhaps to distribute signal-processing functions over an area corresponding to a multi-element sensing aperture (e.g. a phased antenna or microphone array).
Since our logic elements embody no particular computer architecture, we are free to specify one (or more). For example, although an object bus has been posited as the peer-to-peer interconnect, the nodes are free to embody any virtual machines compatible with the bus protocol. There are many choices to be made. For one, we might choose to initially have each node embody a Java VM, and later on reconfigure certain nodes to optimize their ability to fit certain computing metaphors. For example, we could implement a Linux-compatible PC as a subset of nodes comprising a virtual x86 processor, a VGA emulator, and an IDE disk emulator.
While the video games of a decade ago are dead or dying, their firmware runs on in countless emulators of those processors of yore and their supporting system architectures. The system we have described removes an unecessary layer of abstraction (i.e. a fixed-instruction-set commodity processor) and hews more closely to the original design. Such a system would do away with most of the compatibility issues that arise from the evolution of faster hardware.
Eventually, we'd like to touch on the matter of appropriate software environments. One nice feature of this system is that we expect to have a high degree of flexibility in defining the hardware, which in turn will allow the exploration of different computational paradigms.
To build a system that manipulates a particle in a trap, we want to be able to take the code written for a simulator and attach it to an actual physical system. Then we want to be able to replicate that system a millionfold and build an array of traps to assemble a universal microconstructor. To get to that stage, we need to address the fundamental issue of building networks of simple, reconfigurable computing devices to embed control and communications in things, in environments, and on people.


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NEW DELHI: Ludhiana has figured in Indian Railway's ambitious dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project. The project got a boost as the World Bank signed a 975 million USD loan agreement with the government for execution of the plan in the eastern corridor.
The financing for the project will cover 1,130 km of 1,839 km corridor that will connect Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal. Funds will be provided in three phases and agreement signed on Thursday would be for the first phase between Khurja and Kanpur covering 343 km, said railway sources. The DFC proposes to enable faster and more efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods between Northern and Eastern India.


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Sebastien Ogier brought his lead over Mads Ostberg up to 33 seconds as he won the two superspecials that closed Friday's Rally Mexico action.
The Volkswagen driver was comfortably fastest on the two short tests, meaning he has now won eight of the 13 stages held on the event so far.
With Ogier increasingly out of reach, M-Sport team leader Ostberg will begin Saturday with an eye on Mikko Hirvonen's Citroen, just nine seconds behind in third place. Thierry Neuville has now drifted away from the podium fight in fourth but still enjoys a comfortable gap back to the off-the-pace Dani Sordo in fifth place.
M-Sport has three of its Fords in the top six, with Nasser Al-Attiyah matching Sordo's times in sixth, ahead of Ken Block.
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Mrs. Lewis is Director of Holy Trinity Interparochial School's Mountainside Campus. Mrs. Lewis has a B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education/English from Douglass College, Rutgers University, and a Master's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University. Mrs. Lewis has her NJ State Teacher's Certification for K-8 and Permanent Nursery.
Prior to her current position, Mrs. Lewis taught grades 3, 2, K and Preschool, was a Home Instructor for Westfield Public Schools, K-8 as well as the Assistant to the Director of Westfield Presbyterian Nursery School. Mrs. Lewis was also previously employed as an Account Executive for AT&T.
Mrs. Lewis is a member of National Association of Educators of Young Children and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Mrs. Lewis has been a resident of Westfield for twenty three years. She is married to James and has two children, Sean and Abigail. Mrs. Lewis is a member of St. Helen's Church where she has taught religious education and is active in the youth ministry.


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Are you looking for a way to get in some extra cycling or walking this summer while you are on vacation? In addition to parks; there are many green spots in cities that hide behind the buildings you zoom past. For example, travelers to San Francisco's Blue Bottle Café in Linden Alley relax after bike rides in an elegant place where garbage once piled up.
Throughout America, other cities are also cleaning up their alleys for breathtaking bike ride destinations. Although you may not be able to ride your bike through all of them, they are certainly great places to cycle to while you are traveling.
Alley bike routes difficult to find online
When you search online to find the best cities with garden-like alleys to walk or cycle to, they can be difficult to find. There are many references to the Back Alley Bike franchise in several cities of America, but specific information about a broad range of alley-specific bike tours or maps is not common.
In order to keep up with this type of information, certain keywords are more effective than others. In particular, the terms green alley program, green alley project, or alley project produced most of the results found in this article. Including these words plus the name of the city your are traveling to also helps you find these amazing urban alleys.
Why are cities making alleys for biking?
It might surprise you to know that making city alleys into bike friendly gardens is a great way promote healthy-living initiatives - and control storm water. Called rainscaping, a good example is the city of Chicago's focus on making permeable places for rainwater in the city to rest. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Richmond, W. VA, and Dubuque, Iowa are also fully aware of the rainscaping beautification benefits in their alleys.
The idea is that, during downpours and storms, it taxes a city's sewers - costing thousands to millions of dollars per storm. An easy solution is to re-create alleys in a way that allows a place for the water to be absorbed. Los Angeles also uses alley renovations to focus on cooling down the city's heat islands by changing the color of pavement in alleys to anything but black, heat-absorbing asphalt.
Altogether, this means that a wonderful place to ride your bike to is sometimes a side-benefit of eco-friendly ways to save on a city's utilities maintenance.
Must-see bike friendly alleys in America
Across America, having at least one urban garden to bike to is becoming commonplace. Forerunners of these ideals are places like the aforementioned Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Seattle. However, do not over look the smaller cities that have alley and bike initiatives such as Montgomery, Ala., Richmond, VA, and Sacramento.
On the other hand, some places with large bike and alley programs that you might not expect are the Original Highlands in Louisville, Kent., and Downtown Fort Collins, Colo. In other words, always check online for gems like these when you are traveling to a new city and expect to be pleasantly surprised. Adding to this, local bike shops in most small towns have rental bikes for tourists.
Creating cycling destinations in your city
Do you want to improve your city's alleys to the point that they become part of local tourism? The Center for New Urbanism (CNU.org) recently released a document based on their efforts with projects like turning alleys into walking and cycling destinations. Titled, "Sustainable Streets Network Principles," it is a handbook for citizens that want to work with local government to turn alley garden dreams into reality.
Perhaps your community is not ready for a multi-million dollar alley renovation, but some cities are taking smaller financial steps. Projects like the Sumner Mainstreet Alley Project in Issaquah, Wash., are a good example of what a small budget and volunteers can do.
Other park-like biking destinations
Do you still need more places to bike to on vacation that are a little less busy than a park? Depending on the local customs and laws, there are many old cemeteries throughout America that are welcoming to tourists on bikes. Good examples are the enclosed grave tombs in New Orleans or the park-like atmosphere (and final resting place of Colonel Sanders, founder of KFC) at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kent.
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Neandertaler – Living in Extremes
The concept of the exhibition seeks to imbue a broader public with an admiration for the adaptability and survivability of our ancestors who faced extreme changes in climate.
By walking along a climatic curve, the exhibition is arranged like an expedition, as a travel through time and space: themes and objects such as the development of flora and fauna, climate changes and the evolution of man become a walk through experience.
Awarding Authority: | Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe (LWL) |
Square measure: | 850 m2 |
Planning: | Concept, general planning |
Photography: | Susanne Wegner |


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So, knowing how big of a fan of Twilight I am, this post has been a long time coming. Like Bram Stoker's vampires, Anne Rice's are pretty badass. One of the the most interesting is Claudia. Unlike the rest of her kind, Claudia was made a vampire before she was an adult which leaves her to be a child for eternity. At first, that's cool and her vampire fathers Lestat and Louis spoil her to no end. She ensnares her prey by being an angelic young child, often lost or in need. She murders at will and without care, ugh, kids. As decades wear on, Claudia becomes frustrated that she'll never experience life as an adult. Her frustration turns to blind rage and she murders Lestat (but he don't die!) and she and Louis flee to Europe to find more about their vampire roots. In Paris, the pair revel in culture and the arts before finding a troupe of vampires who pretend to be humans who pretend to be vampires to trick their prey. After it is revealed that Louis and Claudia killed Lestat, the theatrical vampires condemn Claudia to death by sunshine. I hate sunshine too. For those concerned for Louis, he lives, but is forever haunted by the death of Claudia. Try to keep in mind what a spoiled child with really good taste would wear…
1. Help me, I'm lost and have an undying bloodthirst
Dress by Christopher Kane, shoes by DVF
2. We're moving to Paris because everybody else SUCKS
Dress by Chanel, shoes by Elie Saab
3. Oh great, now I'm getting burned alive, this is great, fantastic.
Dress by Oscar de la Renta, vest by Giambattista Valli, shoes by Nina Ricci
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I'm breaking from regularly scheduled programming to share this with you all. One of my very best friends Jason teaches a few 5th graders. He, being the pal that he is, shares my blog with them which I find both honoring and hysterical. One of his students drew these and asked that he show them to me.
Let's give the student her due. Clearly, they have a knack for drawing tech flats—a highly sought after skill.
#1. Lanvin Esque, let's take a look here—1 shouldered, possibly draped, very remiscent of Alber's jewel tone looks.
#2. Simple, definitely an LBD vibe going on. The shape is very Valentino (the new Valentino that is) or Prada when she's feeling minimal.
#3. This ensemble is definitely a doozie, more 90's throwback than any of the others. I could see some Jil Sander or maybe even Miu Miu (Spring 2011) in the skirt and as far as the top goes…I'm not quite sure but it has kind of a Betsey Johnson vibe happening.
#4. This looks like it's got several layers fabric happening, possibly different materials…has potential for a sort of Meadham Kirchoff vibe, no?
#5. Some 80's throwback here, possibly a nod to Marc by Marc or if in polka dots Marc Jacobs collection. Maybe even a little Mary Katrantzou in that structured sleeve.
#6. Wrap dress? The fifth grader knows their Diane Von Furstenberg
#7. With that neckline and what looks like some body cutouts I'm thinking Versace, Christopher Kane (Spring 2011) or maybe even some Balmain action.
#8. Colorblocking galore on this piece, very Prabal Gurung/Thakoon.
My grade for this assignment? A+.
Textbook has lead to some great things—fashion shows, a couple random projects and a lot of new people but I gotta say…this is the best so far.
I love nintendo, I really do. For many years it replaced friends in my life and to a degree it still does. Also, I look extremely graceful playing the Wii, it's like a dance. Anyway…the holy grail of Nintendo titles for me has always been the Legend of Zelda. From NES, to gameboy, to SNES, to N64, to Wii and everything in between it's fucking amazing. The story's heroine is Zelda, princess of Hyrule. She keeps pretty busy you know, protecting the triforce and helping defeat that jerkoff Ganon. So clearly you're not dealing with a girl content to wait for some prince to rescue her, she means business.
1. Yo, this is my castle
Dress by John Galliano, shoes and socks by Meadham Kirchoff
2. Chillin' in Kakariko Village with my homegirl, Impa
Jumpsuit and bag by Diane Von Furstenberg, shoes by Lanvin
3. Ganon, get the butt out of my Kingdom
Dress by Mary Katrantzou, boots by Emilio Pucci
All images from Vogue UK.
So…we all know the Disney version of The Little Mermaid but I find the original version much more interesting. Actually, when it comes to fairy tales, the original is almost always better and way weirder. Anywho, the Disney version veers off after Ariel (if that is her real name) rescues the prince. The traditional telling has her drop him off at a temple until a girl comes and finds him. The mermaid is in love with the prince (riighhhht) so she sells her tongue to the sea witch for legs. Her new legs are so great they feel like stepping on knives every time she walks. Lucky for her the prince starts falling for her and LOVES to see her dance. Painful, right? In the end, the prince goes for the girl who rescued him at the temple and coincidentally enough, she's a princess. YAAAAY! Now the mermaid has no soul because only the prince could give her a soul by marrying her…hmmmm. So, to exact revenge her sisters sell their hair for a dagger. If the mermaid stabs the prince and lets his blood drip on her feet she can return and be a mermaid. Weakling that she is she couldn't bring herself to do it and threw herself off a cliff into the sea. WHAT?!
1. Look, I have legs now.
Dress by Nina Ricci, shoes by Aquilano Rimondi
2. Please don't make me dance…
Dress by Dolce and Gabbana, jacket by Aquilano Rimondi, shoes by Alexander Mcqueen
3. I'll just jump off this cliff now
Dress by Akris, shoes by Diane von Furstenberg
All images from Vogue.
BEHOLD, it's Artemis time. Like all the Olympian gods, Aretmis was pretty kick ass. The Greeks worshiped her most commonly as the goddess of the hunt, but she was also the patroness of young girls, disease, wild animals, wilderness and virginity. Artemis' attributes are what you might expect from any leading Olympian goddess, a chariot drawn by gold antlered deer, a bow and arrow, some fishing supplies and of course a lyre. Give it up for Artemis. Now that I'm on this Olympian kick I might just have to do all 12 of the majors. Hmmmm…
1: Going for a quick hunt: dress by Jonathan Saunders, shoes by Diane von Furstenberg
2: Hanging around Olympus: dress by Mary Katrantzou, shoes by Rodarte
3: DANCE PARTY!: dress by Matthew Williamson, shoes by Erdem
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The owner of the Atlanta Falcons says Michael Vick has paid his debt to society and merits a second chance.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank who once gave Vick a $130 million contract said Wednesday that the quarterback is taking positive steps by wanting to work with humane societies and making other changes in his life.
Vick left a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan. Wednesday morning after serving most of a 23-month sentence for involvement in a dogfighting ring. Blank, whose team still owns the player's contractual rights, said he has been in written communication with Vick since the sentence began.
``There's no question Michael's paid his debt to society, obviously,'' Blank said during a break at the NFL owners' meetings in South Florida.
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'I can't listen to it' says defendant as emotional 999 call is played to jurors
Posted: February 13, 2013
|THERE were emotional scenes shortly after the trial got under way at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday as the 999 call made by the couple as the fire took hold was played to the jury.
Mick Philpott stood and tried to leave the dock, saying "I can't listen to it" before being made to sit down by security officers.
He spent the remaining minutes sobbing, with his head bowed and hands over his ears as the call played out.
During the eight-minute 999 call, made from Philpott's mobile phone at 3.46am on May 11, the distress and panic caused by the chaotic scene could be heard when both Philpott and his wife talked to the operator.
He could be heard crying and saying: "I can't get in."
His wife put her hand up to her eyes and wiped away tears as the recording was played.
Prosecutor Richard Latham QC said that while she was talking to 999 operators the fire was out of control.
The court heard how neighbours tried to rescue the children from the burning house but were beaten back by the smoke and flames.
When the bodies of the children were carried out of the house by police, Philpott ran forward and had to be restrained, Mr Latham said.
"It must have been quite clear the plan had gone horribly wrong."
Philpott was heard telling people Ms Willis threatened to kill them or to set fire to the house.
"She was being set up as the culprit," Mr Latham said.
Philpott told neighbours the children were in the back bedroom of the house.
"Is this where they were expected to be as part of the plan to rescue them?" Mr Latham asked.
During the prosecution opening, the court heard details of the Philpotts' life together with Ms Willis, who moved into the house not long after meeting Philpott.
While Ms Willis and her children were living at the three-bedroom council house in Victory Road – which had a games room, including full-length snooker table – most of the children normally slept upstairs while Mairead Philpott slept in either the living room or the conservatory.
Her husband slept in a caravan outside with Ms Willis.
The adults had a sexual relationship but Philpott often said he was unhappy with his wife, jurors heard.
He said he wanted to divorce her and marry Ms Willis while still wishing for all three of them to live in the house together.
"Mairead was Lisa's lapdog, Lisa was who he wanted," Mr Latham told the court.
Ms Willis became unhappy with the relationship, Mr Latham said, but did not express her feelings to Philpott because she was worried about his reaction.
"She knew that to simply announce to Michael Philpott that she found the relationship set-up unacceptable would provoke a singularly unpleasant reaction.
"He was the one who made the decisions. The women did not."
Philpott told police he was playing snooker with friend Paul Mosley before the fire broke out.
He said Mosley left before 2am and Michael and Mairead fell asleep watching a film, but they were woken by a smoke alarm and he discovered a large fire in the hall.
He called 999 and handed the phone to his wife before climbing a ladder in the back garden and smashing a hole in the back window. He said the black smoke beat him back.
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My church has a youth group that likes to get together for Youth Rock Band Night. We have about 30 Christian songs on the game thus far, although a lot of them are of the metal variety. However, a...
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Nothing bad happened. I think that if Activision were to acquire...
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What the heck is this? Guitar Hero is letting the Soundgarden cd and the crappy RHPS songs to be on PS3, but not this week's pack? Exclusive to XBOX? I'd pay money for that pack for 3 of my favorite...
so buy them, and get them replaced until you find a set that doesn't mess up?
I have the PRO Cymbals on hold at Gamestop for tomorrow. I just wanted to know if the double-hit problem was as bad as people make it. I just wanted to know if anyone had info before I spend $40.
My gamestop is making me change the preorder to the game only and giving me a gift card to get the keyboard for $10 off when it comes out..
Finally beat all on disc songs on expert drums. Beat Visions with 86%. This game has never made me so happy haha :P
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I could not exactly figure out how to search for this, but about what time does the PSN store update on Tuesday? Does the in game store update first?
I finally only have Visions left on expert drums, but I just do not see how I'm going to beat it. I always fail out once it gets to the red+green super fast blast.
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