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300+ Rentals · Venice
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Accogliente monolocale di 20 mq con divano letto, angolo cottura e doccia in palazzo storico veneziano con vista sul rio del ghetto. Ideale per una coppia, con possibilità di terzo letto per altro ospite. Ben servito dai mezzi pubblici per ogni destinazione; facilmente raggiungibile dalla stazione dei treni e da quella degli autobus. Nelle vicinanze vi sono molti negozi e supermercati. I locali della vita notturna veneziana sono ad un passo dall'appartamento.
Cannaregio, Venezia
<p> Brand new house in first floor in the heart of Venice, in a quiet but central street beautiful, well served by ferry, taxis, and gondolas. Five minutes from the station S. Lucia and ten minutes from San Marco. To visit the popular islands of Murano, Burano, Torcello and the Lido to the exclusive beach rather than for the Venice Film Festival and the Biennale, you can take advantage of the water-bus stop within walking distance. <br /> It is located in an old building recently renovated, a...
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Nice double bedroom in cozy apartment. It is located close to jewish ghetto. There is a supermarket just out of the flat. There is only one bathroom in the house to share. You can use kitchen , it is fully equipped. Wi-fi internet. Learn More
Cannaregio, Venezia
Hello !! You are looking for a real relax in an enjoyable room ??? Than a very warm Welcome in Sweet Venice! We are pleased to have you as our guests! We will make you feel the Venice atmosphere!!Don't miss your chance to stay with us! Just 10 Learn More
Hello!! You are looking for a real relax in an enjoyable and lovely private apartament ??? Than a very warm Welcome in Sweet Venice! We are pleased to have you as our guests! We will make you feel the Venice atmosphere!!Don't miss your chance to stay with us! you'll have your kitchen where you'll be free to make your meals! You'll have a leaving apartament for your relax whit a very good view over Mestre. I live in the same apartment and I will be available for any kind of needing! I wi...
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This beautiful, brand new apartment with a lovely, typical Venetian view from the windows of a small and quaint canal is located in the hearth of Venice, steps to the Fenice theatre, San Marco Square and all the main attractions Venice has to offer. Learn More
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In our freshly renovated flat you will find any kind of comfort and enjoy the unique view on the whole city! Located in the very heart of Venice, just 5 min from S.Marco and 8 from Rialto, the flat is also convenient to reach the Biennale and Burano. Learn More
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Our apartment is located few steps from Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo with the famous Church called in Venetian dialect San Zanipolo between Rialto and St. Mark's square. One side is overlooking the stunning Canale dei Mendicanti. Learn More
The apartment was completely restored in 2013. You will find entrance room, large sitting room, kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, etc. two bedrooms, one bathroom and a small loundry. Two balconies one on the canal, one on the garden. Included in the price: private heating, air conditioning, internet WI FI, linen and tovels. We always like to offer to our guests all they need for their first breakfast. We welcome our guests in Town and take them home. We live nearby this apartment ...
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Dorsoduro/Accademia, Venezia
Cozy and silent place in the heart of Venice, 20 m from the Gran Canal, just in front of the train station Santa Lucia and at 2 minutes fron the bus station Piazzale Roma. To Have a location close to the bus station or train station, not to be understimated in this city full of bridges and with few means of transport. This is an area still far from the frenetic tourism, fortunatly, even if it is just a few steps from the train station.This part of Venice is well kwon too, thanks to the many...
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Experience Venice from inside! Ai Tagliapietra b&b is only 5 minutes from St.Mark's Square and 10 from the Rialtro Bridge. Enjoy the charm of Venice by night and visit the museums the day after... Perfect for couples! City Tax: € 3,00 per person. Learn More
The 3 rooms are on the same floor so if you book 2 or 3 rooms with relatives or friends you will be always in touch. You can buy snacks or wine at the nearby supermarket and enjoy it with the other guests. If you are in the middle of a long journey you may need the nearby laundromat open til late... A kettle and a fridge are available for a relaxing pause... If you need to print a voucher or a boarding pass you can use the wi-fi printer directly from your tablet or smartphone... Lorenzo ...
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Le Guglie Bed&Breakfast is a yellow building located in the historical centre of Venice, in the neighborhood of the Jewish Getto, a few steps from Rialto and St. Mark. The property overlooks the Cannaregio Canal which is connected to the Grand Canal Learn More
Le Guglie Bed and Breakfast is a charming yellow building located in the historical centre of Venice, in the neighborhood of the ancient Jewish Getto, a few steps from Rialto and St. Mark's Square. The property overlooks the Cannaregio Canal which is directly connected to the world famous Grand Canal, well known for its beautiful and fascinating palaces full of history. We are located in the Cannaregio district, 30 minutes by boat from the Marco Polo International Airport, 5 minutes walkin...
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This apartment is located in a beautiful area of Venice, just a 1 minute walk from the train station, 5 minutes from the bus station. If you want to reach the most famous places of the city, in 15 or 20 minutes walking you get to Rialto Bridge or St. Mark square. The apartment is located in a wonderful place, just look at the range the Grand Canal, it is a very romantic place. To have a location close from bus station or train station, not to be understimated in this city full of bridges a...
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|Restoration Plan: Lapal East; Phase-1
EP 1 : The Selly Oak Section [LESO] :
This 911 yards long section (833m) joins the W&B canal at Selly Oak Junction and includes the three sub-sections of Battery Park, Harborne Wharf and Selly Oak Park.
It has been identified as the Phase-1 project, with the recommendation that pre-restoration preparatory work should commence in the Harborne Wharf length, as a demonstration of restoration intentions and methods.
EP 1.1 Battery Park [LE1] :
The centre of the former Selly Oak Junction is almost exactly beneath the overhead power lines as they cross the W&B towpath which is also slightly raised in this vicinity.
From this Junction to Harborne Lane, the Battery Park trading estate (formerly the site of the Birmingham Battery and Metal Company) flanks the LE1 section of the Lapal Canal and its restoration will be timely. Sainsbury's in conjunction with BCC have very elaborate Plans to improve this area of Selly Oak and include the provision of a new by-pass road to relieve serious traffic congestion. The first steps in the execution of this development are due in 2004.
EP 1.1.1 General - LE1
This first canal section comprised two small basins linked by a narrows, and a third side-arm basin. All are infilled so it is likely that the channel bed and sides have been preserved intact. The infill is approximately 2.5m to 3m above water level alongside the W&B, but gradually reduces to 'normal' towpath level at the entrance to the old nearside, side arm basin where walling and a cable duct remain. The infill gradually rises again to a depth of approximately 2m at the Harborne Lane Bridge [LE1B]. Some of this infill and surrounding land has toxic contamination, so this section is presently fenced-off with no route through for W&B cyclists and ramblers. (Also see EP1.4.2 .)
EP 1.1.2 The W&B Towpath
The original junction with the W&B was a traditional, narrow opening, crossed by a long-removed footbridge. A replacement roving Bridge [LE0] will be required to provide continuity to the W&B towpath. There is also a need for interim, occasional access to the MEB sub-station for heavy plant. (A minimum width of 4.5 metres and wheel-loading of 12.5 tonnes, may be required.) It is provisionally proposed that a swing bridge of Bailey-type construction might suffice, although it is preferable for this sub-station access to be through the nearside development so that a permanent roving footbridge may be provided for the W&B, built to a traditional design (perhaps like the new bridge - 84A - on the W&B).
In the vicinity of the former junction, the W&B towpath and the MEB access lane are both elevated above normal towpath level. Landscaping will be required to match the W&B and Lapal towpaths; preferably by lowering the elevated W&B towpath sections for all to be at normal level.
EP 1.1.3 The W&B Junction- LE0
In landscaping the junction towpath levels, consideration should also be given to the junction itself, noting that a former offside, side-arm to the W&B has been filled-in and is now part of a Builders' premises. To simplify vessel turning manoeuvres at the junction, the first (eastern) basin might have a wider than normal mouth onto the W&B and become an open-sided 'square', or have a funnel-shape (in plan) as a compromise. The necessary water management control would then occur at the narrows [LE1N], approximately 50 yds away. If so, perhaps the bridge could be constructed over this narrows, with the W&B towpath taking a small loop diversion around the east basin, as it now does at the recently installed Winding hole by bridge 84A.
(It seems likely that this narrows was not in place when the original canal was constructed, being provided later as part of the Brewin's "Accelerator" water control. Thus, the narrow junction would have been required as the traditional means to isolate the two canals in the event of water-loss. If the nearby narrows is reinstated, as suggested, it would now meet the water-management needs instead of a narrow-mouth junction.)
EP 1.1.4 Harborne Lane Basin and Bridge
The second (western) Battery-Park Basin [LE1.5] need not be restored to its former basin profile. Instead, the canal might proceed at standard width (e.g. 32ft, 9.7m (water); 37ft, 12m (corridor)) from the narrows to the Harborne Lane Bridge, thereby releasing a small width of land for developers to incorporate into their landscaping.
The Harborne Lane Bridge [LE1B] appears to be sound and would benefit from sand-blasting to remove graffiti and reveal its former splendour. It is also noted that the bridge-hole is presently sealed at both ends to prevent unsavoury activities occurring in the former cave-like hide-away. Even before restoration proper, it would be expedient to remove the sealing infill and open the bridge hole, perhaps as part of an interim footpath-come-cycleway provision to link the Castle Walkway for W&B towpath users.
EP 1.2 Harborne Wharf [LE2] :
The short (118 yds) length of basin canal between Harborne Bridge and the Selly Oak Park Bridge [LE2B] that included the Harborne Wharf basin was partly infilled and landscaped as a picnic area (in the 70's) but had since become substantially overgrown with trees and shrubbery. The infill is almost complete in the eastern 'half' [LE2E] but reduces, in the western 'half' [LE2W], where shallow water lies as an indication that the puddling is likely to be sound. PHOTO. The embankment on the southern (offside) flank, rises quite steeply to the hillock along the western half and the fence is in need of considerable repair.
The Castle Walkway is on the north side as it uses the former towpath from an access by Harborne Lane Bridge [LE1B], and is then on the south side immediately beyond Park Lodge Bridge; known to be the oldest masonry accommodation bridge in the BCN (though not a Listed Structure). This bridge is in need of sympathetic repair (e.g. pointing, with traditional lime mortar) and the restoration of its former parapet walls.
EP 1.2.1 Tasks in LE2
At present, the channel under the masonry bridge is fully infilled to protect a drainage provision and allow pedestrians to cross into Selly Oak Park from the Harborne Wharf. However, the former towpath exists along the north-side of the bridge hole and is an integral part of the structural foundations.
As part of the restoration, it will be prudent to retain this towpath section and provide a simple bridge-access 'loop' on the north-west corner of the bridge, perhaps as a spiral of timber-retained steps. This would establish the necessary conversion into a Roving bridge that provides crossing access to the south-side towpath, as proposed for the main parkland length (and beyond). A south-side access into the main parkland already exists and, with this additional feature, the entire arrangement could achieve full Turn-Over authenticity for this delightful bridge. Later, the "wheels access" requirement could be conveniently achieved by way of a gradual-incline pathway leading directly from the towpath up to the north-east corner of this bridge.
Consideration must also be given to the potential danger posed by the offside embankment; children falling down (or launching supermarket trolleys, etc.) into the canal. Some imaginative landscaping could eliminate this problem, particularly if the canal was rebuilt to a standard width (typically about 32ft or 10 metres), rather than its former basin profile. If so, the steeper and eroded sections of its incline could be made more gradual by re-deploying infill earth as backfill, perhaps with a turf dressing and Spring-flowering bulbs beneath. This would occur between and around all of the mature trees which will remain in situ, well behind the new offside profile, to retain the leafy canopy over the canal to preserve and enhance all of the pleasant dingle properties, for boaters and walkers alike approaching Selly Oak Park.
It will provide a "dramatic" contrast to the Battery Park section when the latter is re-developed with water-side properties.
EP 1.2.2 Actions in LE2
The Harborne Wharf section has now been the site of the first pre-restoration clearance work in the East; (November 14, 15, 1998). This work necessarily removed some semi-mature trees (that had been planted when the area was first landscaped as a picnic area). It is proposed that replacement saplings be planted soon in the general vicinity (some within Selly Oak Park) but in consultation with local residents and co-ordination groups such as the Friends of Selly Oak Park.
EP 1.3 Selly Oak Park [LE3] :
For most of its length (385 yds), the Selly Oak Park channel has no infill and is easily recognised as derelict canal. The channel and sides are quite heavily overgrown with shrubbery and trees, and there are some drainage provisions built into the bed. Conversely, in other places, most notably near Park Lodge Bridge, it still retains (shallow) water. PHOTO
Thus, there appear to be few obstacles to restoration, except for the construction of towpath and moorings.
The original offside adjoins the open parkland of Selly Oak Park and two lines of very mature trees flank the present footpath. The trees along the cusp will present a problem if this is to become the towpath side with a mooring which is to be straight and regular. Consideration should also be given to the type of canal restoration here. In general, moorings require a vertical side with brick capping or a flat bottomed 'V' section constructed from puddle with geotextile as wash protection. A vertical side would certainly be required for the 'disabled' moorings, even if the remainder was left with a gradual incline, as a satisfactory profile for moorings that are designated short-stay only.
The adjoining Reservoir Road properties will all benefit from "moat security" as will the Park Lodge Nursing Home just to the west of Park Lodge Bridge. If its proprietors were to re-shape the garden slightly, their residential clients may sit out in safety, to contemplate the canal and its vessels ("gongoozle"), with a good sight-line to the moorings and boats tied alongside.
EP 1.3.1 Tasks - Canal
The first task along the Selly Oak Park sector, should be tree and shrubbery survey and management; commencing as soon as possible, but with the long-term aim of achieving a wooded ambience similar to that of Harborne Wharf. This task requires rights of access to conduct preventative maintenance. If the original north-side towpath is not to be re-instated, saplings may be planted as 'replacements' for the mature trees, with the involvement and agreement of the householders.
At the North-West corner of Selly Oak Park, a terminal winding [LE3W] should be provided on the basis of an interim 'cut' into the parkland at that point. The provisional suggestion is to install this where the present infilling begins; approximately 35 yds east of the boundary corner. (The design could be a "carbon copy" of the winding hole recently provided on the W&B at the Vale in Edgbaston.) Thus, the present infilling might remain, perhaps with improved landscaping, and tree and shrubbery management, to preserve and enhance the pedestrian access to the Castle Walkway as it proceeds westwards (along the infilled canal line). When the Phase-2 sections are opened, this winding might be replaced with a narrows, either at the true park boundary [LE3B] or where an original narrows appears to have existed (near the MEB sub-station, in LE4.1), but is presently obscured by infill. Conversely, this winding might be retained as a permanent feature. If so, the canal might be restored up to and including the narrows, which would be stanked-off for the time being as the limit of Phase-1 water.
However, if sheet-piling (or similar, see EP1.5) has become the acceptable method of re-profiling the channel, it is conceivable that the Selly Oak Park length may be restored in two 'halves', to reduce the environmental impact of the disturbance. The first 'half' would be the eastern length as an extension to the Harborne Wharf section. Then, a full year or more of recovery time might elapse before the western 'half' is worked. If labour and financial constraints are even tighter, this restoration could be undertaken as three separate but sequential 'thirds'. (A one-third length is approximately 120 yds and is thereby almost exactly the same restoration length as the full Harborne Wharf section.)
EP 1.3.2 Tasks - Parkland (safety and security)
It will be prudent to provide safety-rail fencing along the entire length of the park-side canal to protect the young when playing in the Park. This fencing should continue as protection for the offside embankment in Harborne Wharf. The inclusion of near-ground-level lighting at intervals along this railing would add to the night-time ambience and security of the amenity.
EP 1.4 Alternative Restoration Strategies
The need for some high-profile Public Relations (PR) is of paramount importance if the entire Eastern Approach Restoration Project is to proceed successfully. In principle, there are two options;
- restore the three sub-sections in incremental order away from W&B, or
- restore the three sub-sections in reverse or semi-reverse order.
The strength of the first option is that navigable canal is achieved from the outset and, significantly, this would initiate the process by which the entire Lapal Canal begins to re-appear in national waterway guides, maps, booklets and journals. Indeed, it might have been significant PR if the first Battery Park (eastern) basin could have been in water again by 1998; the bi-centenary of the canal's first opening in 1798. This basin is currently in undeveloped land, well away from any of the residences that adjoin the subsequent sections, but close enough for those residents to visit and inspect.
Conversely, the weakness of this first option lies in the high costs and complexity of the tasks that are needed to restore what is only a relatively short length of canal.
The alternative option allows the Selly Oak Park length to be restored first as a "linear drainage channel". The major weakness is that it still does not achieve a navigable example of the Trust's restoration intentions, but has the following set of mitigating strengths.
EP 1.4.1 A Local Amenity
Of the three Phase-1 sub-sections, the two Selly Oak Park lengths [LE2 & LE3] offer the greatest impact for the surrounding community by becoming an attractive water feature and amenity for this parkland, as noted in the Outline Plan. In several ways, it is also the section that requires the least amount of engineering work having almost no infill to remove before restoration proper begins. In these respects, it is similar to the now-restored section along The Leasowes (recreational parkland) in Halesowen.
If so, the Battery Park section with its more complex engineering, legal and organisational issues could be left until the significant level of funding can be acquired for this work. As the LCT applies for such funds from potential sponsors and benefactors, the restored Selly Oak Park sections would also act as a demonstration length to strengthen the case. The now-cleared Harborne Wharf section has already begun to stimulate increased awareness and reaction.
Until all three sections are connected to the W&B, the water-level can be held much lower than navigation level but still sufficient for the aquatic wildlife to become re-established. If so, the cost of safety fencing might be deferred.
EP 1.4.2 The Rambler and Cyclist
If this alternative strategy is implemented, the LCT-EAPG recommends that it should be accompanied by work to create an interim footpath-come-cycleway along the towpath line of the Battery Park canal section. At present, W&B towpath users have no direct route to the Castle Walkway, being required to make a detour around the Battery Park trading estate on roadside footpaths, instead. The provision of a route, along a nearside line (north side of the infill) and through the Harborne Lane bridge hole into Harborne Wharf, would establish this 'missing link' and make a further contribution to the profile-raising and amenity value of this first restoration phase. Such a provision would also accord with the objectives given in the joint BCC/BW Lapworth (Cycle) Loop initiative.
It is conceivable that the construction of this footpath-come-cycleway could become attached to an appropriate Youth Training initiative (e.g. one of those highlighted in the Central Government's July '97 Budget).
EP 1.4.3 A Mock-Up Section
It is also strongly recommended (by the EAPG and the LCT's main Planning sub-Committee, 97/07/30) that a short length of no more than about 10 yds, should be prepared along Selly Oak Park as an interim demonstration of the proposed restoration methods. The chosen section would be cleared of all trees and shrubbery, and have walling (or piling) and brick capping, together with levelling and landscaping of its offside and towpath flanks. It would not be re-watered, but left as a dry and fully visible "mock-up" as a further contribution to the "PR" campaign. For this purpose, it would also be accompanied by a substantially-constructed notice of explanation and, perhaps, a park bench.
A suitable length has been identified, about 100yds west of the masonry bridge (just beyond the gradual bend).
Provisional costs between £350 and £500 have been estimated for this, and construction details are being prepared.
EP 1.5 Alternative Restoration Methods
In sections where the existing bed and channel sides have deteriorated beyond simple repair, additional restoration detail will be required. Four methods are under consideration;
Concrete Walling
Sheet Piling (backfilled with puddle and infill)
Sheet Piling (backfilled with concrete)
Gabion or "Mesh Retention" - offsides only
Although Concrete Walling has been used at The Leasowes (with the very special requirements of its uniquely steep embankment sides), Steel Sheet Piling is favoured for sections of the Selly Oak Extension Canal where strong reinforcement is required. It has the advantage of being easily contoured to retain the gradual curves of the former profile and will tolerate variations in channel depth. It is held in place by ground anchors at regular intervals (e.g. every 10ft or so). This requires occasional sheets to be set back a few feet behind the Piling itself with perpendicular tie bars underneath the top layer of backfill. A backfill of earth and puddle clay may be used where the adjoining land is at, or above water-level, whereas a concrete backfill is used where the adjoining land slopes down below the canal. It is a method that is widely used on existing waterways (BCN and elsewhere in the UK) and lends itself to sponsorship ploys; e.g. engraving, as a permanent record of a donor's contribution.
On the nearside it may be capped with brickwork to form an aesthetically pleasing towpath and, on an offside flank, it may be backfilled to a level where natural vegetation (or householder garden landscaping) provides the finished appearance. Apart from the topmost 9-18 inches of waling (horizontal tie bar; either steel or timber), the remainder is invisible for being below water. For householders, the abrupt 'step' of the resulting hard edge is also a desirable barrier that prevents amphibious creatures forming habitats in their gardens - an aquatic mini-ha-ha !
(Piling has the disadvantage of being somewhat unsightly during the installation periods of a restoration.)
The "Mesh Retention" ("Mesh Stabilisation", Gabion) method may be considered for offsides where the adjoining land rises above water level; the south side of the Harborne Wharf basin being a good case in point. The eroded land is layered with removed infill and additional earth, to slope down into the cut. At bed-level, the clearance width to the nearside is 20-25 ft, while, at water-level, the width may increase to a nominal 35ft or so, but with a varying profile that adds character to the offside for not having a uniformly straight edge. The portion that is (or will be) below (navigation) water-level is sealed with puddle clay. The heavy-duty mesh binds the puddle and embankment earth, and the latter may be given a turf dressing. This soft-edge method of re-profiling also has the advantage of a quite speedy recovery to a natural appearance, once the work is complete, and is 'friendly' to amphibious creatures, both during the 'linear-lake' phase and again when the water is raised to full navigation level.
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We designed this website for the use of members, for those interested in membership, and for those just interested in learning more about Jamestowne during the period 1607 - 1700. We hope you find it helpful. We welcome your comments for future improvements.
Our members are descended from early settlers who lived or held colonial government positions in Jamestowne, Virginia prior to 1700, or who invested in its establishment. The Jamestowne Society was organized for educational, historical, and patriotic purposes. We have a range of activities, from visiting early American sites, providing an annual graduate fellowship for research on Colonial Virginia prior to 1700, funding the restoration of records, and supporting preservation of Colonial sites.
What's New on the Website?
New Qualifying Ancestor Roster available - In the Merchandise section of this webiste, you can now purchase the Jamestowne Society July 2015 Register of Qualifying Ancestors.
Fall Meeting - The Governor's Dinner and the Fall Tour are now both sold out.
Burial site discovered - The graves of Capt Gabriel Archer, Rev Robert Hunt, Sir Ferdinando Wainman, and Capt William West have been identified in the old church area of Jamestowne. Read more at Jamestowne Rediscovery.
Four Ancestors Removed - Jeremy / Jeremie / Jeremiah Clement / Clements has been removed from the qualifying ancestor list because he has no known descendants; Cornelius Lloyd / Loyd (b. 1608, d. 1654 Lower Norfolk) has no known issue; Samuel Jordan (1619 Burgess, d. by Apr 1623 Charles City) has no proven surviving issue; Anthony Jones (d. ca 1649 Isle of Wight; 1640, 1643 Burgess) had no issue.
Fall Meeting Room Reservations - click here for more information and instructions. A second hotel has been added.
Three ancestors removed - George Jordan was removed since he had no surviving issue; Francis Yarly died without issue; John Slaughter has no proven descendants and no known records establish any connection of a Richard, Francis or William Slaughter who lived in Nansemond.
Jamestowne Society Flag - The Jamestowne Society Council approved a new design for the Jamestowne Society Flag. See image in upper left corner of this webpage.
The Inaugural Heritage Week Jamestowne Society luncheon was held April 16, 2015. Click here to see photos from the event.
The Spring 2015 Newsletter is available: click here
Qualifying Ancestor removed: John Rogers who was a Burgess has no proven descendants. The John Rogers who died in Surry County has not been proven to the same who served as a Burgess from James City.
New Qualifying Ancestors recently added: Sarah ( ) Chew, wife of John Chew; Rev. Thomas Hampton, Anglican Minister in York and James City counties 1640-1680; Joan ( ) Bennett, wife of Samuel Bennett and Thomas Chapman, listed in the Muster 1624/5; Cornelius Dabney, Indian Interpreter; Thomas Busby, Indian Interpreter; King James I of England, signed charter of the Virginia Company.
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Robert Burns is one of the most fascinating of characters, his magnetic presence his genius and his passion. A man from rural Scottish background, from the "auld toon of Ayr". His is a story of genius, poverty, drink, women, freemasonry, a life littered with hardship and disappointments.
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© Copyright 2015 Newton Citizen
CONYERS - Although swimming does not garner nearly as much attention as, say, football, two local aquamen have been making tremendous strides to change that.This season, Eastside's Drew Ellwanger and Heritage's Nathanael Eisenman have achieved All-American status, a rare and glorious feat in an overlooked high school sport. And as they embark on their biggest meet to date, there is still plenty of work to do. "It's a good feeling to be able to make an All-American cut, but I still have much bigger goals to achieve," Eisenman said. "But I don't have any added pressure on me because I know I've done everything I can to prepare for this meet and have confidence it will pay off. I know that I'm faster than I've ever been, so all I can do is try my best and see what happens." Both swimmers have been picking up speed in practice, tapering and trying to stay mentally focused prior to the state meet. For Ellwanger, the Eastside senior has been anticipating this weekend for quite some time now. His goal is to make the national qualifying time of 57.5 seconds. "My goal has always been to break one minute, and (another) goal was to become an All-American," Ellwanger said. "But now since I have met both goals, there really is no pressure going into the state meet; no matter what place I get I'm still an All-American." Ellwanger is coming off a first-place finish for the Eagles on Jan. 22 in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:00.26). As a result, he holds the fastest time for the state high school meet. Yet whatever happens at state will not deter Ellwanger from his exploration efforts at the collegiate stage. Furthermore, he wants to help the Riptide Medley Relay win USA State next year. Meanwhile, Eisenman, a junior, won first in both the 100-yard butterfly (53.16) and the 100-yard backstroke (58.14) on Jan. 31 during the Conyers Cup. Earlier this year, he swam a 20.91 in the 50-yard freestyle, topping the Pace Academy Pool record to earn the No. 1 seed in state competition. Thus far, Eisenman has been receiving a bundle of letters from different universities. His top interest as of now is Auburn, based on its sprinting program and close proximity to home. Yet as a freshman he did not even anticipate trying out for swimming, mainly because of his lack of confidence in the water. However, his family encouraged him to give it a shot, and the rest, as they say, is history. "The type of training we do (with the Riptides) just took my sprinting to another level. I have to give lots of credit to my coach, Gregg Ellwanger, because with his encouragement and awesome sprint program we have been able to take my swims from county rankings to national level rankings," Eisenman said. "Also, I give myself credit because I've done tons of research on how to transform my body into the best swimming condition possible. "And most of all I thank God for giving me the talent and desire that I have," he added. "I believe God will take me places I've never dreamed of. With God nothing is impossible, so with Him I have no limits." Like Ellwanger, Eisenman's future plans include another lap with the Riptides. "(Heritage) coach Karl Koenig has been very understanding with me and my training and allowing me to swim with my club instead of practicing with my high school, which I really appreciate," Eisenman said. "Most people around here don't realize what kind of competition there is nationwide, so even though I get all this attention from friends I know I have got a long, long way to go before I get where I want to be. "As far as next season goes I plan on continuing to work my hardest and hope for the best." For Ellwanger, the list is long regarding those who have played an integral role in his life, in and out of the water - family, his team, the Covington YMCA, his coaches and girlfriend just to name a few. "All of (them) have taught me to stay positive, work hard and never give up my goals," he said. As for making a possible run at the Olympics in the future? "That's a big goal of mine and I hope to do more than just make it there," Eisenman said. The 2008-09 GHSA State Swimming Championships (AAAAA) began Thursday at The Westminster School in Atlanta. Ellwanger and Eisenman will compete at 5 p.m. today in preliminaries. Finals start at 1 p.m. Saturday (AAAAA) and 6 p.m. Jason Murdock can be reached at email@example.com.
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text: On October 1st, 1982 EPCOT theme park at Walt Disney World opened for the very first time. The park was originally called Epcot Center but as we all know now it is simply just Epcot. The name Epcot stands for Experimental Prototype Community of tomorrow and the purpose of the park is to celebrate the human element. So to celebrate the 30th birthday of Epcot here are some of my favorite shots that I have gotten while being in the park.


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Learn the 4 Key Strategies to Train Your Brain for Getting Stronger and Leaner
We live in an age where almost everyone has access to more health and fitness information than ever before, yet almost half of the population of North America is obese. Did you ever wonder why this is? Information is important, but there is something far more essential that needs to be addressed: your Mindset.
I'm here to tell you that before you'll see any lasting transformation in your body, there has to be a transformation of your mindset and your habits.
If all it took was "How-To's" we'd all be fit, rich and happy.
Unfortunately most people focus almost all of their attention and energy on the technical information and physical aspect of getting in shape, while neglecting their mental conditioning.
Everything in your outer world is directly affected by what you are thinking and feeling in your inner world. This is also a core principle of the popular Law of Attraction and has very practical applications in Performance Psychology and even Quantum Physics. In fact, every personal development program I know of emphasizes the power of your thoughts.
The good news is that your conscious mind is the only thing in the universe that you can have complete control over. Ultimately, only you can decide what you think about most of the time. Fortunately, by taking complete control of your conscious thoughts, you can also control the direction of your life and determine your own future.
You become what you think about most of the time.
Controlling your thoughts and emotions may seem like a daunting task at first, but like learning any new skill all it takes is practice. I am about to introduce you to what I consider to be the four key strategies of mental conditioning. These are the same four principles that I describe in detail in my book, Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength, where you will also learn several practical techniques for implementing these strategies.
Who am I and Why Should you Listen to Me?
Before I reveal what I believe are the 4 key strategies to train your brain for getting stronger and leaner, let me tell you a little bit about myself.
My name is Josh Hewett, and I'm a certified personal trainer, public speaker, the owner of Top Form Fitness, and the author of Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength, and Get Lean: Permanent Physique Transformation, as well as several other fitness and performance training resources.
Even as a personal trainer, I used to struggle with getting consistent results in the gym. I knew something was missing from my strength and conditioning program and I soon realized what it was: the mental aspect.
After taking some psychology courses at university I began to understand the significance of mental conditioning as it related to human performance. The effectiveness of sport psychology and mental training became very obvious to me once I got involved in powerlifting and strength athletics in my thirties.
Since I then I have attended several seminars, taken courses, listened to audio training, read several books, researched university studies, and watched documentaries on the subject of psychology and mind power. I also have an Exercise and Sport Psychology certification. But more importantly I have successfully implemented many of these strategies with both myself and my clients.
I describe these mental strategies in detail in Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength.
The 4 Key Strategies
for Getting Stronger and Leaner
The brain is like a powerful super-computer; it has an amazing ability to find solutions to challenges and discover ways to reach your goals. However, your brain makes a much better servant than master; if left unguided its primary focus will be to keep you safe, avoid risk, and basically resist "progress" by keeping you in your comfort zone.
Therefore you need to give your mind clear and focused direction regarding what you want to achieve and your brain will almost miraculously find a way to accomplish your goals.
Based on everything I've studied, learned and experienced, there are FOUR primary factors to consider related to programming your mind for success; these include:
- You need to stop focusing on what you DON'T want.
- You must focus on what you DO want.
- Develop a strong sense of BELIEF that you will achieve it.
- Feel GOOD about it.
1. Stop focusing on what you DON'T want
One of the biggest challenges I find with many of my clients is a lack of focus. Many people don't really know what they want. They may have a clear idea of what they don't want. But focusing on what you don't like about yourself won't get you results; it will just get you frustrated.
Before you can clearly focus on what you want, it is important to first train yourself to remove distracting negative thought patterns. In Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength, I will explain the key to eliminating these self-sabotaging thoughts and you will learn a simple yet effective technique for stopping them as soon as they appear.
What you focus on expands.
2. Start focusing on what you DO want
It requires a clear and conscious effort to redirect your attention to your objective. You need to be very clear about what you really want. Once you have this clarity you need to set up some solid goals to get what it is you want, and develop a deep commitment to achieve those goals!
In Chapter Two of my book you will learn the secret to setting effective goals and you will discover how elite athletes have used specific goals to achieve incredible results. I will also describe in detail 3 methods of programming your goals into your subconscious mind and rewiring your brain to become "laser-focused" on achieving your objectives!
These techniques require a minimal time investment, yet the results you will manifest will be nothing short of amazing. I will show you step by step how to use these powerful methods for transforming your mind and body.
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
3. Believe and you will achieve.
Belief is a powerful thing. Your beliefs shape your perception of reality and strongly influence your actions. When you believe in something you begin to attract people and situations, and notice opportunities that will support your belief.
By creating a strong sense of belief that you will achieve your goal, you significantly increase the likelihood of being successful. You can set effective goals and develop a strong positive focus using mental conditioning techniques, but if deep inside you just don't believe those goals are possible you are basically setting yourself up for failure.
In Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength, you will learn how to "choose" beliefs that support your success, and how to strengthen these beliefs until they become convictions!
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." –Napoleon Hill
4. Feel Good NOW!
Your primary goal should always be to feel good NOW. Not "after you get what you want." Always try to feel as good as you can right now, in the moment, regardless of your current circumstances. This is referring to feeling good emotionally, not just physically.
Feeling stressed out or unhappy will hold you back from reaching your objective. Feeling happiness or joy will start to attract more positive results into your life. I consider this to be the most important principle. I mean, isn't the ultimate purpose behind all of your goals and dreams to become happy anyway?
My Get Mental ebook will show you several methods for taking control of your emotions and dramatically improving your mood in almost any situation.
One of the best ways to start feeling good now, is to develop an attitude of gratitude
What you will learn in Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength
- How you can gain strength and lose fat from mental training alone (proven by university studies).
- The truth about building strong new habits.
- Why you may not really know what you think you know.
- The reason why "affirmations" actually work and how to create your own.
- The A.C.T.© for creating new neural pathways. *(Affirmation Conditioning Technique)
- Other specific techniques for reprogramming your mind for success.
- The true power of goal-setting and how to create powerful goals.
- How to stop negative thought patterns instantly.
- How to use your mind to improve your performance, physical fitness, and physique.
- A daily program of practical activities to apply these strategies immediately.
- Links to video tutorials included.
- … and much more!
What you will get with Get Mental: The Psychology of Strength
The E-book: $17
This ebook contains over 30 pages of powerful information, clear instruction, and effective techniques for developing a psychology of strength. This training resource is not just more fluff and theory… you will learn practical exercises and activities for mental conditioning that you can take action on today!
Bonus#1: $9
How to Use Hypnosis To Lose Weight, Look Good, Feel Great!
Alan B. Densky, certified hypnotherapist, created this e-Book to help you understand and eliminate the cravings and compulsions that have caused you to gain access body fat. Use the power of hypnosis to develop healthier habits and lose weight permanently!
Bonus #2: $7
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This audio program contains a series of powerful affirmations, designed to motivate you and create new supportive neural pathways in your brain. You can listen to these on your computer, in the car, or on your iPod before a training session. For the best results, repeat each affirmation aloud after you hear it.
That's a total value of $33
But because I want to make this information accessible to as many people as possible, for a limited time I am offering a
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The truth is that your inner world essentially creates your outer world. Trying to get different physical results without first changing your mindset is like trying to grow apples on an orange tree… a fruitless endeavor! You need to change your roots (your mental conditioning) in order to grow new fruits (your results)!
Most of us tend to put all of our focus on the fruits (the physical results). But it's what's under the ground that creates what's above the ground. It's the invisible that creates the visible.
Are you ready to unleash the power of your mind to achieve far superior results than ever before? Now is the time to start creating real change in your life. I've provided you with the necessary tools… now it's up to you to take action.
Let's get mental,
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Our Culture
From the start, HomeTown has exhibited commitment to our customers (both external and internal) by way of exceptional service. We encourage free thinking allowing teammate entrepreneurial spirit to flourish. Stressing work/life balance, giving back to our communities and providing personalized and responsive service has allowed HTP to grow and be successful.
We are our people. Integrity is fundamental to our actions. We must each personally have the drive to be the best…to persevere until excellence is achieved and most importantly keep that momentum going. Once this is established we can then succeed in instilling the passion in new teammates wherein it subsequently rolls out to our customers. By definition, developing a good work culture means moving in the direction people want. It is simple to do. When the work culture is developed everybody wins.
The Culture and Communication Team (CCT) members share the following: Enthusiasm, positive attitude, ability to share and promote ideas, strong communication skills (including being a good listener) and a genuine desire/passion to make a difference. Everyone's input and assistance is encouraged through special sub-groups and individual participation as we work together to accomplish the #1 team goal of:
Making HomeTown the BEST company and team to work for and with!
The actions of the CCT help to shape future team member responsibilities and include these key initial roles:
How can each teammate be a part of the HTP culture experience?
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The HomeTown Integrity Program serves as the basis for our values as a company. It is critical to ensure and maintain our compliance culture. As we continue to grow and our industry becomes ever more regulated, we depend on each of you to contribute and work hard in upholding all applicable laws and compliance processes.
Our customers and patients depend on us for quality care and exceptional service. Our Integrity Program, enforced through our Corporate Compliance Board, reflects our pledge to maintain that trust and always practice with the highest ethical standards and business practices.
The reputation of this company is each of our responsibilities. Take this role seriously and encourage fellow teammates to do the same. Together we can preserve our high ethical standards.
If you are ready to join a growing company dedicated to serving and helping our customers and teammates in making a positive difference every day, please visit our job opportunity link to see current HomeTown opportunities.
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BERLIN: Four in ten German online consumers have used a coupon website and more than half expect to do so in the future according to a new survey which also says that coupons help acquire new customers and increase sales.
Research company Ipsos polled 1,002 internet users for deals.com, a coupon website, to produce an oversight of the online couponing market and the savings behaviour of online shoppers in Germany.
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The study highlighted the potential for coupons in customer acquisition and conversion. For 47% of respondents a matching voucher could act as an incentive to buy from a new store or a new brand, while a similar proportion (46%) said they had bought more than they originally intended in order to reach the minimum order value required by a voucher.
The most popular type of offer consumers were looking for was a straightforward discount, cited by 41% of respondents. A percentage discount (25%) and free shipping (20%) were the other most sought-after options.
Volume discounts (4%), giveaways (3%) and new customer benefits (3%), however, attracted little interest.
The fashion industry has been one of the main beneficiaries of the trend to couponing in Germany, with usage up 17 percentage points in the past year. Fully 47% of consumers using vouchers had applied them to clothing purchases and 33% to shoes and accessories.
CDs, DVDs and books (37%) were the other category to feature strongly in the past year while the electronics industry was set for increased usage during the rest of 2014.
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